Malukah - Reignite - Mass Effect/Shepard Tribute Song

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(Lyrics below) Regardless of the ending controversy, I really wanted to make a tribute to Shepard and all of Mass Effect's characters that have kept me company while playing the games :)
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Reignite (Lyrics by Malukah)
Hope can drown lost in thunderous sound
Fear can claim what little faith remains
But I carry strength from souls now gone
They won't let me give in...
I will never surrender
We'll free the Earth and sky
Crush my heart into embers
And I will reignite...
I will reignite
Death will take those who fight alone
But united we can break a fate once set in stone
Just hold the line until the end
Cause we will give them hell...
I will never surrender
We'll free the Earth and sky
Crush my heart into embers
And I will reignite...
I will reignite.
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You can check out some of the amazing original themes that inspired the music for this tribute song following these links.
Leaving Earth (Clint Mansell - Mass Effect 3)
• Video
I Was Lost Without You (Sam Hulick - Mass Effect 3)
• Mass Effect 3 - "I Was...
Mass Effect Theme (Jack Wall/Sam Hulick - Mass Effect)
• Mass Effect - Main Theme
A Future for the Krogan (Christpher Lennertz - Mass Effect 3)
• Video
The Citadel (Richard Jacques/Jack Wall/Sam Hulick - Mass Effect)
• Video
The music listed, of course, belongs to the composers and Bioware/EA. :)
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Thanks again!
Love,
Malu

[@elenaa_28]

1. Play mass effect 2. hear this 3. try not to cry 4. cry alot

[@naturazpolski9213]

+Lefl And then, think about ending of ME:3 ;(

[@elenaa_28]

then youre going to cry much more (because its so shitty)

[@naturazpolski9213]

Lefl Unfortunately ;( Why!? Why it's happened to ME!?

[@UltimateChaosForce]

+Natura Z Polski there was gonna be another ending to the game but then Ea was like WE WANT MONEY NOW! WE DON'T CARE HOW JUST DO IT. thus the rushed ending

[@naturazpolski9213]

Ultimate Chaos Force Another ending!? What is this ending? How do you know?

[@ivandelamorte4743]

"I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite song in the galaxy"

[@r.bethke4809]

Ivan Delamorte 😂😂😋

[@r.bethke4809]

Oh Im sorry the last one wasnt my vault

[@ivandelamorte4743]

all good, buds :)

[@leeeverett4507]

Shepard sees Malukah: "We'll bang ok"

[@joemaxwel1997]

@@leeeverett4507 like he/she is with everyone?

[@BuzzLightyearr12]

10 years later and I still come back to listen to this song

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

Late 2022 and yeah, listening

[@Boarofwar]

Same.

[@Rid1er]

same

[@akirakon9380]

@@Rid1er 2023

[@DunkelheitVZ]

Same here, just arrived to listen to it for the 324125th time :D

[@mmserenity]

Only true Mass Effect fans will understand how much this song hits you right in the feels. Keelah Se'lai everyone.

[@Knives7777]

Never played mass effect but it still hits me

[@nyubiii]

I'm listening to it at least once a week :) Keelah Se'lai

[@nightwing0372]

I haven't even finished playing mass effect 3 and this still hits me. Keelah Se'lai.

[@MarkoFTW]

Keelah Se'lai

[@rafacrush843]

True. Best sf trilogy in game industry. Great direction. MS2 for me is one the best game I played.

[@thephoenixxy]

6 years later... still gave me goosebumps so hard that they hurt.

[@RexalQel]

Same here

[@Adriel95100]

SAME...

[@Ziodade86]

let's make it 7

[@Hessai]

BIG SAME

[@aveide]

Yup!

[@AlxThSeal]

I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favourite tribute song on KZbin.

[@johnnilsson8199]

that vi, loved it, to bad i took it from the citadel and then did the last mission

[@mert5683]

mass effect 2 xd

[@filipdacic3717]

You got 10% discount

[@HeroicCid]

Who’s here after seeing the new trailer? It took way too long, but I think we finally have Re-ignition. :)

[@chadbizeau5997]

I want to see Malukah remake this song like she did with the dragonborn comes. I think it would be a perfect compliment to the rerelease!

[@stevemcknelly5036]

@@chadbizeau5997 Seconded.

[@BaconGeekYT]

@@stevemcknelly5036 Thirded

[@kehillkandraak1429]

The only problem is, unlike Dragonborn, there is no way that she can make this even better. Though I would be happy to be proven wrong

[@chadbizeau5997]

@@kehillkandraak1429 sometimes all it takes is a few minor tweak, better editing software, and of course improved editing skills can sometimes bring to life and older song as good as it is. Gavin Dunne (miracle of sound) has done this a couple of times and you can definitely hear the improvement in the latter songs.

[@Codex_0613]

Kaidan/Ashley: Let's advance together! Tali: Shepard, I'll come to your support anytime. Liara: I'll always be with you, no matter what. Garrus: Once more into the fire? Heh, there's nowhere I'd rather be. Let's do this. Wrex: The enemy will know the might of our combined force, Shepard. Kasumi: This is shaping up to be one amazing partnership eh, Shepard? Grunt: I'll crush your enemies whoever they are, Shepard. Thane: Kalahira, bless this one for his/her quest is nearly done. Jack: Well shit, let's just kill them all, shall we? Miranda: Let's get right to business, no time to waste after all. Legion: Shepard-Commander, we calculated 99.9% rate of success for this mission. Zaeed: What the goddamn hell are we waiting for? Let's just blast the door down and kill those bastards. Samara: I uphold the code of justice. You, Shepard, are justice. And I'll be right beside you. Morinth: Let's not waste any time with these trash. Mordin: So many experiments to do. Too many research needs to be conducted. But I'll always have time for you, Shepard. Jacob: You lead, I'll follow. Wherever that may be. Javik: Commander, this cycle have hope because of you. Now let's show the enemy what fear is. James: Hell Loco/Lola, I still got one up on you in the kill count. Show me what you got, come on. EDI: Commander, just give the word, the Normandy is always ready. Joker: All systems are green and ready to go, Commander. Anderson: I'm proud of you, always. Hackett: You have done the impossibles time and time again. Truly, you are a shining beacon for us all.

[@LumenInTenebris]

You sir,made me cry over 30 minutes bcs of this speeches

[@mavenrichards]

I had to read this while watching. Oh man. Is it raining?

[@arhangeo]

this comment is NOT too long to read! Give this genius more likes goddammit

[@gamerchanleanne8512]

dam always going to miss the Normandy and her crew

[@Codex_0613]

@@LumenInTenebris my pleasure

[@SaylorTwiftDeutsch]

Here I am, a grown ass man, crying over a story that never happened and ended 4 years ago. Good job, Malukah.

[@selcukestel843]

+HOLyPumpgun | Gaming you are not the only one my friend.

[@MediumRareOpinions]

It's the power of interactive story telling Stays with you because it felt like you were there, all those dramatic moments feel that much more personal

[@Angavelmar]

+HOLyPumpgun | Gaming From the times when BioWare cared.

[@elloumon]

They're releasing a new ME in 2017! Check it out man :) They said no shepard but still, ME nonetheless

[@MEGAAGUMAN]

Who is chopping onion here?

[@MariuszJakubczyk]

Malukah creates better game advertisements than hordes of market specialists.

[@malufenix]

+Mariusz Jakubczyk (maryhan) Hehehe! :D

[@malcolmmontgomery6707]

this is true

[@ReplicatorFifth]

+Mariusz Jakubczyk (maryhan) because she is a real fan :)

[@MadHatter87]

+Mariusz Jakubczyk (maryhan) Indeed. I listened to this song again after more than 2 years and immediately felt the urge to play the games again. And the Halo song was actually what made me play those games in the first place. Awesome music and great videos to accompany it!

[@leafboye33]

+Mariusz Jakubczyk (maryhan) Wow this should be in the ME4 trailer/intro wow this makes me wanna buy ME3 to finish the series then buy ME4 when it comes out... Good bye Shepard :(

[@muhtasimfahmid7844]

Now that the remaster is coming, I hope the devs include this in the game

[@brfatal1]

100%. This song perfectly captures the spirit of the series. It would be their loss not to ask for permission to add it.

[@ioxic_yt]

It's just a remaster and It's EA.. All we will get is tweaked visuals and PROBABLY all dlc's in the game already implemented, don't get your hopes up for getting new soundtracks or anything.

[@muhtasimfahmid7844]

@@ioxic_yttrue, but one can hope.

[@kennylogin155]

@@brfatal1 This playing over the end credits of ME3 would be a dream come true.

[@solareclipse9379]

@@kennylogin155 this music is fantastic, but ME ending titles music good too.

[@unknownbenefactor8029]

"Had to be me, someone might gotten it wrong" "It seems there will be no one to mourn me when I die you're the only friend I've made in 10 years" "Shepard-commander does this unit has a soul" "I want you to know that no matter what happens, you've been a champion to the Krogan people, a friend of clan Urgnot. and a Brother to me. To every Krogan born after this day the name "Shepard" will mean 'Hero'!!!" "Not sure if Turian heaven is the same as your but if this thing goes sideways and we both end up there, meet me at the bar. I'm buying....... And Shepard forgive me for insubordination but your Boyfriend here order you to come... Back... Alive. It would be awfully empty galaxy without you." "I backed you when I was just a kid on her Pilgrimage I backed you when the Normandy was a Cerberus ship wherever you go I go with you"

[@malufenix]

Ay, reading this made me tear up. Hahahaha!

[@annoyingPoe15]

Forgot joker and others but yeah

[@unknownbenefactor8029]

@@annoyingPoe15 I choose the fallen and my favourite LI. But Wrex my favourite in the game

[@yeetusmgee359]

Bro you didn't have to make me go through all that

[@ytho9229]

I'm replaying the trilogy again and honestly I'm crying xD

[@niknikwhosthere]

Its 2020 and I'm still crying.

[@agusbel2462]

Mass Effect will never die.

[@asarishepard8171]

me too!

[@bladezerrr]

yeah man

[@acinti]

yeah

[@Tiamat_X]

ME TOO!

[@itsjontyful]

I'd never even thought of playing Mass Effect... not until I saw this song and all the comments from fellow fans. I'm sure glad I trusted you all and gave it a shot. One of the best series I'll ever play

[@liberatorkramit]

Hands down.

[@DGARedRaven]

Good to have gotten ya. TAKE EARTH BACK! VICTORUS AUT MORTIS!

[@juliavanblarcom8666]

The story line of the original trilogy is fantastic. So much emotion. And game play is so much fun.

[@unwantedscrub]

*_K e e l a h s e ' l a i_*

[@GetDougDimmadomed]

Same here. I have to borrow my brother's trilogy set now.

[@MXFoX408]

10 years Later, this is still a masterpiece. I really love this song.

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

I have this song downloaded and on a Playlist. I even rewatch this video about every other month, it's that good.

[@howl1598]

i remember myself crying to this song when i was 12-13 now i'm 19 and this song still can make me cry :,)

[@howl1598]

p.s. im from russia and when i was a child i couldn't understand the lyrics but i definitely could feel it.. so now i can understand whole lyrics and leave a comment there.. thanks a lot for this song Malukah

[@malufenix]

Thank you for listening and for remembering this song after all these years! Much love from Mexico!

[@joshcarter6308]

It’s been 10 years and I’m still crying till this day whenever I hear it

[@catoomch]

@@howl1598 How does the song make you feel now given what your countrymen have done to Ukraine?

[@Deolrin]

​@@catoomchdick move man wtf

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

"Just hold the line until the end, because we will give them hell "

[@chrisvan2688]

Sara SunshineMT “hold the line. Prefer to do job. Go home.”

[@DGARedRaven]

@@chrisvan2688 In this specific job, those things are one, and the same. The 'Line' being Humanity's birthright, Earth. Mordin Solus, May your Rest In Peace.

[@sephirothdomain1]

Chills everytime

[@corajallen9471]

"Mostly military bravado, jargon, chest pounding... no offense."

[@MathewWWeaver]

@@DGARedRaven Had to be me. Someone else would get it wrong. My responsibility I MADE A MISTAKE

[@TheMadThresher]

Mass Effect wasn't a game. It was a vivid experience, evoking emotions within me I've really only experienced through well done works of film. It was art, pure and simple, as was their soundtrack and your rendition. Thank you very much.

[@majokkoscorner5407]

AMEN!!!

[@jojy7706]

Amen from me, as well. Drew Karpyshyn's stories are always well written, but Mass Effect was something else. Never have I been so drawn into a fictional universe like I have with ME. I became so attached to the characters in it, that when Mordin died in the third game, I cried real tears. That's surprising, considering I have a condition preventing me from producing tears in the first place...

[@TheMadThresher]

Cj Lange Goddamn....when he started singing right before the explosion... Or Thane.... For god sakes, I fell in love with an aliens whose face I can't even see -_- lol

[@ethannex1]

TheMadThresher mordins death was the saddest of all, and whats awesome about it is that ive seen it on a lot of top 5 or top 10 saddest video game deaths with him in it, his song was awesome, it had to be him, someone might have gotten it wrong -_-,

[@Tentacl]

TheMadThresher The moment I saw the Normandy rebuilt was the first time I felt shivers when playing a game as an adult.

[@inspektorme5498]

The Mass Effect fandom has been Reignited

[@SgtPrice1000]

A song for Shepard. A song for Mass Effect. A song for humanity. Reignite will forever be Mass Effect's single greatest tribute. There's simply no other that's more synonymous with what this franchise and Commander Shepard mean to so many people.

[@KnyghtTeddy]

Despite being an old tribute, this song holds special significance to me. My mother passed away last week from one of many medical problems, and I watched as the last ember of life faded from her eyes. Shortly after, I sought comfort in this song because of how emotional and uplifting it was, also because I love Mass Effect to bits, and it's now my personal theme whenever times get tough. My mother never surrendered, nor bowed before any challenge - and neither will I. This song will remind me of that. Thank you.

[@nevenasuljagic2276]

But I carry strength from souls now gone They won't let me give in... I know how you feel. I lost my mother, too. She was a fighter, fierce, light of my life. And the only reason I haven't surrendered. You have my complete understanding and I'm eternally grateful for this song, Malukah

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

My mother recently passed away after a 4 year fight with cancer; I know what you mean and I am so, so very sorry for your loss, especially as Mother's Day is coming. I was feeling down and returned to this video for comfort, 2 years after I first saw it. God Bless.

[@ttimeforgaming]

This makes me feel glad i once thought “ eh lets play mass effect, see how i like it”

[@malufenix]

Fantastic decision!!! Hehe

[@juliavanblarcom8666]

I bought the Mass Effect Trilogy when I was losing my mind waiting for the next Dragon Age. And now, I like Mass Effect More. Well, the Trilogy at least. I was less impressed with ME: Andromeda, even though I'm waiting for the next one.

[@shadowscall7758]

@@juliavanblarcom8666 Unfortunately, there isn't going to be another Andromeda, unless something changes. The fans were rabid and ripped it apart on release because of some temporary problems and caused Bioware to shutter the whole project.

[@juliavanblarcom8666]

@@shadowscall7758 Wait.....what?!

[@ionitaconstantin1052]

@@shadowscall7758 that's not entirely true, apart from the bad animation and glitches the gameplay was repetitive , voice actors were bad, story bad and just did not make the same impact on people. I played the game and tbh I can't remember one thing that made me like the main character. Commander Shepherd story was so much more and the voice actor did a fantastic job. ME Andromeda deserves what it got, and BTW it was not made by the same people as the trilogy.

[@adinugraha789]

8 years later... and I still got the feels hearing this again. I read a lot , I mean A LOT of novel / fantasy / fiction, but no series were as memorable as the original ME trilogy.; the characters, story and music. It was a journey I'm glad I was part of. Maybe that's the beauty of a game as a medium. Well, not the crap they spew out these days; simple time waster and never ending grinds.

[@shahriarkabir8147]

Exactly.... That story.....that original soundtracks....

[@ionitaconstantin1052]

While I do agree with you that its a fantastic story and one of my favorits, I just need to put StarCraft 2 story right up there whit ME.

[@adinugraha789]

@@ionitaconstantin1052 well sc2 is also one of my favorites

[@lukecreed5767]

I swear, 8 years have passed and I STILL get teary-eyed listening to this. My favourite of all your masterpieces, Malukah.

[@umar6278]

Damn even Cerberus agents love Malukah

[@RedDragon-og6ql]

I second that

[@john02222]

Mass effect is a work of art and I am sad to say this I don't think they can ever make a game set in the universe that can recapture what made it so great but to quote garrus "i like to expect the worst there's a small chance I will be pleasantly surprised"

[@Ramzan308]

I miss my team so much...

[@discordlexia2429]

I will never surrender!

[@TalhaBR94]

+Ramzan308 | World of Tanks I know that feel bro.

[@sparrow.6392]

I'd finish the 2nd game but I refuse to let 1 member of my team die and danmit tail keeps getting rocketed in the face!!!

[@christopherhall5361]

+Enzo Girl what are you having her do?

[@Lwis2]

+Enzo Girl use Tali for the tube only. Ensure you have all ship upgrades and everyone is loyal before you collect the Reaper IFF. Legion's loyalty mission is the last mission that should be completed otherwise someone, including some crew members will die.

[@HotaruZoku]

Also, points on the songs concept. Rather than brag about invincibility, you tell a tale of someone who knows they'll falter, but has faith not in their perfection, but their resilience. Bravo.

[@92Roar]

+HotaruZoku I couldn't have summarised commander Shepard in a sentence better. Poetry, Hotaru Zoku, poetry.

[@HotaruZoku]

+Rory “RoarLord” More Thank you. The internet is a big place, isn't it?

[@92Roar]

HotaruZoku Incredibly so. A link between the minds of many

[@HotaruZoku]

***** The greatest gift of the internet might be that link. Exploring it, without "world leaders" or in some cases even languages getting in the way, and discovering.....for the most part, we get along pretty well.

[@92Roar]

HotaruZoku I'm not sure about that. I don't think the vast majority does get along very well. Its weird but when granted the internet, an existence that allows all cultures and communities to exist in unison, the first thing people do is find a new community. I guess we just aren't cut out for such exploration of our world. However, you sometimes get wonderful moments like this! So thanks

[@billdover3694]

I'm Commander Shepard and this is my favorite tribute on the Citadel. Now report to the Normandy as soon as possible. We'll bang okay?

[@Baronstone]

Here we are almost 9 years later and this video still gives me chills and a flood of memories when I see it

[@cooldog1635]

10 for me

[@eliasfender3532]

alright FINE I'll play mass effect again

[@DragoMusivini]

Frack you now you got me thinking the same thing.....damn you.

[@altair91100]

ME was one of the best sci-fi stories EVER told.

[@discordlexia2429]

+altair91100 THE best.

[@loicvanderwielen]

+Discord Lexia Let me introduce you to Star Wars Knight Of The Old Republic.

[@discordlexia2429]

Loïc van der Wielen I've heard of that... Is it any good for a non-fan? I'm not really into Star Wars all that much.

[@loicvanderwielen]

Made by Bioware, that should be an answer... ^^ More seriously, it was nearly a revolution for it's time. I think it might be a little outdated now ( it's 12 years old now) but if you can find it for less than 10 USD (Steam sales for example) it's totally worth it. I'm maybe not totally honest (I'm a Star Wars fan) but I think the best way for you to have an idea is to read the critics. PS: it's not the story of the movies. KOTOR take place 4000 years before the movies.

[@StarKnight619]

+Discord Lexia +Loïc van der Wielen is right Knights of the Old Republic is a very good story and the Knight of the Old Republic 2 is just as good though I recommend The Sith Lords Restored Content Mod which fixes a lot of the issues and adds the cut content from the game. All of this can be found on Steam

[@speedle9190]

2020 has been a rough year. This song is one of the few that has helped me fight through a lot of the extra difficulties in my personal life that have happened alongside all the public 2020 events. Thank you, Malukah, for making so many beautiful songs.

[@vexile1239]

10 years after this song came out I still come back to listen many things has changed from then to now... both globally and personally... Malukah if you read this comment thank you for the song

[@Enzar17]

I keep telling myself I need to replay the Mass Effect Trilogy, but I can never bring myself to do it. I know some people really dislike BioWare's games, but for me, they were such a deeply personal experience that they've become a part of my life. I don't feel like I had my Shepard romance Liara, I feel like I _personally_ fell in love with her. And it's actually painful to revisit a lot of points in the series. It's the same with Dragon Age. They're such good games, but I don't want to put myself through them again...

[@Nyghtrid3r]

I got all my save game wiped because my PS3 was corrupted (yes, I am a console peasant :D) and now I basically HAVE to play the entire series again, since I intend on buying Mass Effect 4.

[@deathman595]

Nyghtrid3r I would wait for the rumoured ME remastered on PS4 if I were you

[@Nyghtrid3r]

deathman595 Hm, haven't heard of that, but I would do that ^^

[@Enzar17]

I genuinely despise most of the remastered stuff that they're porting to the current-gen for many, many reasons, but I would buy a remastered ME series. Unlike a useless Diablo port, a remastered ME1 would actually benefit from that.

[@chrisvan2688]

I have to agree. it was always so painful. I personally think bioware did an insanely incredible job on the series. It always felt personal. No middleman in my way.

[@JHOWARD444]

holy crap ive been watching these videos for five years now! Its been quite the ride Malukah and Im glad I was here to experience it

[@malufenix]

+Jake Howard Thank you for being here, Jake! Happy New Year!

[@JHOWARD444]

+Malukah It's my genuine pleasure, also I can't help singing along either

[@zyonjohnson291]

+Malukah you sound so beautiful when you sing

[@42sjamieson]

I love this song so much and loved every character thru out the series thank you malukha you my idol you are truly amazing and I can't help singing along and miss this series so much I need to play it back someday and I still listen to this bring back all memories I have had in series

[@edawang1671]

Came back to this again, after so many years. Friends, remember your strength in times of darkness. Remember the choices you made, that carried you forward. Paragon or Renegade - you stand here now, in the stead of many. You will withstand this. Your story does not end here.

[@Zeelda1564]

I just finished the trilogy for the first time, and it was this song that sent me on that journey. Thank you for this masterpiece and all the emotion it gave me over these years.

[@zoltanszaszi2264]

Must.... Resist.... Must... Not... Start.... Another... Trilogy playthrough....

[@Jetixvla]

Zoltán Szászi Too late for me, I couldn't resist :)

[@zoltanszaszi2264]

Jetixvla I was this close too, mate (Or... gal) believe me this close to another trilogy playthrough myself.Then Bioshock Infinite happened. :)

[@KillerQueenWarThunder]

Zoltán Szászi for me it would be the 9th one ... but ... but... how about 10th playthrough ? :c

[@Renji9031]

Shepard is Harbinger confirmed.

[@KyleS.1987]

Nothing gets me back on my feet when I'm down like this song. What a gift. Thanks, Malukah.

[@jprsfragoso]

Wouldn't have said it better myself :)

[@gownerjones1450]

This is not just a song about Mass Effect. This is the anthem of the human species. No matter what the universe throws at us, disease, tornados, floods, volcanoes, it doesn't matter. We'll hold the line until the end and we will give them hell. Humanity will never go down without a desperate, passionate fight to the bitter end. That's what makes us human.

[@geelee1977]

Crazy a$$ apes.

[@justingraddy6465]

Still listening on the second day of the Legendary Editions release!

[@smaflp1576]

I know Malukah will never read this but... everytime i listen to this it just brings up all the feels of these games... almost impossible to hold back the tears... you did an amazing job on this song.

[@malufenix]

I read it! :D I'm so happy I didn't miss your comment. Thank you so much!

[@smaflp1576]

*cant handle the exitement from you actually replying* I love all your songs really. I can see and hear how much efford and feelings you put into these. Everytime you upload something i get super exited. Really. Keep up the amazing work. I will allways love your music! You are amazing Malu! (Btw. Your reply made my day. :3)

[@djalontyrai2895]

This is what Mass Effect is about. Fighting against impossible odds. Bonding under the fierce flames of war with the unlikeliest friends in the galaxy. Persevering despite persecution. Screwing destiny. Never surrendering. If BioWare stays true to those tenets, the heart and soul of Mass Effect, it won't matter if Ryder and Co. crash-land on a medieval planet and it turns into Dragon Age. It won't matter if the animations are crap, or the acting is cardboard. It will be Mass Effect, the game that we all know and love. The series will reignite.

[@Farscryer0]

Here's hoping that that Bioware takes some notes from CDRP's Witcher series, as they managed to capture the magic of Baldur's Gate that was lost in the new millennium and beyond.

[@zoltrixzoltrix]

Sooo they fucked up :/

[@AzrealTheDemon]

if you remember the mass effect trilogy wasn't perfect while playing through it i ran into ton of bugs that would turn any game bad like tali breaking her own fucking neck that glitch where the omni tool stays after reactivating legion cant forget the one where shepard and co get covered in black boxes on noveria in ME1 so in my opinion andromeda was great in its own sense it introduced new powers and allowed you to switch profiles in combat so you can be the ultimate soldier or a powerful biotic.

[@nreed200]

It was a bad start, but it is salvageable, get the newby studio off one of your most popular series, get your shit together, and make Andromeda just a stumble in a great series, get back to what the series was about, Unity, Never surrendering in the face of insurmountable odds and getting out of bed to fight alongside your brothers and sisters regardless of color, creed nationality, sexuality, species, or DNA Chirality and fighting to just live another day.

[@denniscramm1786]

you ointed it out...

[@jonasgrant]

Was recently at a very low point; dropped out of college, crushed by debts. Found this song as I was just sinking deeper, browsing sad tunes. But the lyrics gave me hope, helped me get on with things. Been listening to it any time things got rough and although I won't say it single handedly made me turn my life around, it helped. So, now my debts are almost gone and I've just been accepted in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Network Technician, thought I'd come to the source and express gratitude... So, thanks, Malukah, your music is forever a positive force in my life's story.

[@malufenix]

It’s wonderful to hear you’ve managed to turn things around! Big hug from Mexicooo! Thanks for listening!

[@mathewneisen335]

This song always brings back memories of playing the Mass Effect Trilogy. My favorite gaming experience. And truly a phenomenal piece of music! The Beauty of Dawn is too!

[@Rico.Santos]

me: I will not cry this time video: 0:00 me: *f%#k*

[@violetsapphire952]

So tru. I cri ery tiem.

[@saxyentertainmentwithstans8915]

me too fam

[@caustic_rage]

Every fucking, time I don't get it, I don't get how I cry at the first goddamn second

[@lwemon1]

• Playing Mass Effect Andromeda for the past month - feel nothing - •Stumble upon this song in KZbin list - start sobbing profusely-

[@suicidemnk3y186]

I came here after the remake announced and honestly this hypes me more than the actual trailer. Love this song

[@haircafekevin]

Listening to this after beating the Legendary Edition trilogy. It is great to listen to while reflecting on all the great moments I experienced.

[@jonathan19912076]

Judging by the numbers: 3,175,593 people set their heart and soul on fire as they played through the Mass Effect trilogy. I was one of those people. Long live the Mass Effect series, for it is more than a gaming experience - it is an awakening. Thank you Malukah for your tribute song.

[@fujitime1]

well said friend!!!

[@animehbkscm]

***** To those people I say: What matters is the journey not the destination. And Mass Effect is the best journey.

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

Actually, I don't even know what this game is, just browsing through Malu's music.

[@jonathan19912076]

baciccin vattene a cà Well, in that case - 3,175,592. ;)

[@AnkfordPlays]

baciccin vattene a cà I am doing my first playthrough of the trilogy at the moment and I promise you, it's one of the best sci-fi's out there :D You should go check it out

[@Tanin8310]

So much time has passed, and every time i hear this song it's like the first time. The passion of this music. I can't not love this.

[@grayfox4239]

Mass Effect Legendary Edition needs to use this song somewhere in the game.. It would fit so perfectly. 😁😁😁

[@WithdrawalFX]

I just finished part 1 and NEEDED to hear this

[@stefanstoyanov7460]

As end credits after 3, as a requiem for the series.

[@EddieCrayMarshmallow]

Gray Fox himself! What an honor!

[@grayfox4239]

@@EddieCrayMarshmallow Thought I'd stop by, make a rare appearance for my fans.. [pickpockets everyone, steals everything not nailed down..] 😁

[@Jaccsen]

If you play PC, you can add the happy ending mod and this song can be chosen for end credits.

[@ivandelamorte4743]

2020...and I still remember you, Shepard

[@ZNI492]

I cant watch this without crying. All the memories from the characters I love

[@roxiemarkorova9909]

true... T_T

[@bonsai9783]

me2 :)

[@liamgreen345]

(cries manly tears) :'(

[@Skurcey]

damn ninja cutting onions

[@azozfan4752]

I CANT I CRY TOO MUCH TEAR AH AH AH

[@kiddlau3236]

played 5 hours of Andromeda, and stoped. feel like cant play ME without Shepard's voice. I miss you commander.

[@krixpop]

Mass Effect: Andromeda destroyed Mass Effect ... A pity ...

[@Petaurista13]

@@krixpop I didn't play ME:A (and ME 3 to be honest) but wha bothers me is why it looks so bad. Mybe it's matter of vid quality or sth, but on gameplays it looks worser than 1st part of Shap's trilogy.

[@krixpop]

@@Petaurista13 ME:A Is the really low quality of graphics (movement interaction etc) ; is idiotic "alphabet comunity" propaganda ; and true lack of game satisfaction ! And as Kidd Lau said: without Shepard's voice, is unplayable... the team of sjw's that made ME:A was fired as it literally destroyed the Franchise with their idiocy As for ME:3 - is a blast (imho) ; it was my first ME ; I bought it without knowing about ; played ME:3 two times in a row, then ordered ME1,2and3 edition ! Half a year I did just that: played ME on a loop :D ps: I miss a new (good) ME so much !!!

[@gethcreator751]

@@krixpop gotta give ME:A credit for its combat though, best of the series

[@krixpop]

@@gethcreator751 true , but (imho) mindlessly shooting at targets in an seemingly endless world is not my ME... - for each their own, as it is said ...

[@HerrStach]

After all this time it's just way, way better. It's not just Normandy's crew remembering the good, old times, and seeking for hope in the darkness. Now it's us, And we're all in this together.

[@UK-Lynn]

2024 and still listening to this masterpiece. Mass Effect was not only a game but a massive life lesson in more ways than I can express. Its a timeless emotional rollercoaster full of hope and loss. Thank you so much for keeping the memories alive through your beautiful song ❤❤

[@Sargon-ml4hs]

Malukah, I have a confession that will make any long term me fan hate me. I played skyrim etc and one day I saw this on your channel. I'd never played mass effect but listened to it thinking, "Fuck it, I'll listen because it's likely still good music." Shortly afterward I came across mass effect and thought, "Oh, this! Sure, I'll give it a shot." Over 100 hours in each game(200 in one or two) I decided to listen to this song again. When I first came it was beautiful. The second I was in tears. Thank you.

[@malufenix]

Sargon, I'm so happy you ended up playing the ME games!!! And it's awesome to know that after that, the song moved you to tears.

[@TheKilledDeath]

Why should ME fans hate you for that?

[@Sargon-ml4hs]

+ohaz coming in SUPER late to the series. Meaning I can guarantee there is one of… those people? Yeah… I'll go with that. That would find the fact that I listened to this without any comprehension absolutely disgusting. Downside of the Internet.

[@Jeyops]

Why would anyone find that disgusting ? The point is you played the games and you love them, just as much as all ME fans, it does not matter when you experienced the games, the thing that matters is that you experienced them at all.

[@LordRyuKotsei]

Mass Effect has to be my favourite series of all time, I'm glad you found it enjoyable! Anyone who would hate you for not having played a specific game needs help, everyone has different tastes. :)

[@pod507]

OK I'm a grown ass man I can do this! opens this song cries loudly

[@BetonovaJahoda]

Its even more sad when u remember Anderson last words......

[@notgonnatellyou8559]

This. Every Time.

[@nyubiii]

I keep returning here Malukah, every week at least. Since 2012. This is something that will stay with me forever. Thank you.

[@GrayFlare]

I fucking love Mass Effect and this song

[@malufenix]

+GrayFlare yay! I'm glad you like the games and song! Thank you1

[@KshN86]

+Malukah You are amazing. Thanks so much for this song. The lyrics are powerful and you mixed the essential parts of the best pieces to capture the strong feelings they convey.

[@heuvelke1065]

+Malukah I knew you from skyrim but you sing in videogames. I was playing elder scrolls and recognized your voice right away. Thats so awesome.

[@yasserlee]

+GrayFlare no one can hate such a master piece

[@halo97423]

+Malukah i think that shepard dont need the superweapon he/she only need malukah to destroy them (imagination) shepard : malukah we need you to sing malukah : okay " sings " reapers : ITS SO BEAUTIFUL ITS DOES'NT COMPUTE X_X BEAUTILITY MALUKAH WINS XD

[@ivanalejandromarinenriquez4708]

2018. Still listening to this. Still shedding tears.

[@DGARedRaven]

It is now 2019, and you are not the only one. "I don't know if they can feel fear - but we'll damn sure give them the opportunity. HIT THEM HARD! One way, or the other, it ends here!"

[@Chapaxd2000]

Now it's 2020 and still putting me to cry everytime

[@AmalyaHunter]

2020 :)))

[@reinaissance7179]

.

[@yukiutaware1064]

This song hits so hard after sitting down with the trilogy again last year and doing a retrospective 100% playthrough of each. When I got to Earth at the end of 3, my heart was roaring "this is my goddamned planet" and this song is the one I immediately thought of.

[@Onesowndemon]

i know she is saying "earth and sky" but for the first 4 years i thought she said "earthen sky," and i feel like thats how aliens would say it, still goose bumps and tears just seconds in.

[@user-us4tj9gj7d]

Hope can drown lost in thunderous sound Fear can claim what little faith remains But I carry strength from souls now gone They won't let me give in [Chorus:] I will never surrender We'll free the Earth and sky Crush my heart into embers And I will reignite... I will reignite [Verse 2:] Death will take those who fight alone But united we can break a fate once set in stone Just hold the line until the end Cause we will give them hell [Chorus:] I will never surrender We'll free the Earth and sky Crush my heart into embers And I will reignite... I will reignite

[@TheRaidenLP]

As a soldier now, when we do long marches, I often have this song stuck in my head. And when I feel like my feet are about to give up and my body just says no, it gives me a lot of motivation. Thank you very much for this song!

[@andrefeuerstein8626]

Me to

[@LaniakeaBand]

Salute to you sir

[@daniellerichter1299]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@tricky1815]

I know you're a soldier, but as a former Marine, press on, and oorah.

[@TheRaidenLP]

@@tricky1815 And from Germany we shout back EloKa - Hurra!

[@btwater84]

Malukah, I just saw Eileen from Ukraine's cover of this song. I wanted to thank you for letting her use it. First off, when I first heard your version from 10 years ago, I got goosebumps and I cried. Now I got to hear Eileen sing it about her country and what they're going thru right now, and I was moved to tears again. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS!

[@MarkoFTW]

You are a good person.

[@user-rs6ny3wr3z]

and today I came across this song with her help, honestly, I’m not a fan of the mass effect series, but I wanted to play it, because the song touched me

[@B1ack2009]

Just starred the whole trilogy again because of this song xd It sure brings out feelings.

[@marg5404]

LOL, listened to this a couple of months ago and was inspired to start ME again for the 5th, 6th? time. I am now into ME3 and loving the journey more than ever.

[@ytho9229]

Damn!! I thought I was the only one playing the trilogy again! I had to he the trilogy set as I no longer owned the game anymore but it's been so worth it!!!

[@sophieb2598]

Hello there, fellow. I started the trilogy again about a month ago and now I am finished. This song means a different kind of sorrow everytime but it is beautiful. This is a perfect game. I love it. I am glad I am not alone after 8 years since the trilogy is finished :)

[@adinugraha789]

😁😁😁 Me too friend... Me too...

[@heartliara3866]

By the Goddess, I'm starting a new Mass Effect 3 campaign, AGAIN!

[@r.bethke4809]

Heart Liara mee too. I don't know how much I played this game. But its my favourite game....

[@leeeverett4507]

Heart Liara reading "By the Goddess" in Liara's voice has just given me flashbacks of a Great Series and a minor case of Depression, cheers.

[@oldmanuru]

Good for you. It's been a year... Time to go again.

[@daubeny7386]

My Ps3: oh shit here we go again

[@strout899]

@@leeeverett4507 you know what to do play again

[@emilylloyd2209]

I was listening to this song for the 5000000000th time, and for some reason, I started to cry. The haunting melody really got to me.

[@Sophie_the_Tallest]

I started a new ME 1-3 run today and the moment I heard the tune I had to think of this video. Still awesome after 10 years, thanks for this song

[@HerrStach]

I like to come back to this song. I was here year ago, my life's been wild, and i'm here now. Please, don't stop Malukah. The old guard need you to keep reigniting.

[@Lily-cb8xt]

I keep coming back. Thank you for this.

[@JonathanChua]

I finished all 3 games, and this made me tear up, especially seeing all the characters who I lost over the course of the games.

[@malufenix]

Jonathan Chua Thank you for watching, Jonathan!

[@veslar]

Jonathan Chua The only game that made me shed a tear on several occasions. The arrival of the Alliance Fleet at the end of Mass Effect 1 and the saving of Destiny Ascension. The death of Mordin Solus. The sacrifice of Grunt. And many others. The best game I ever played. Thank you Malukah for this touching song. I am not the first to tell you that you should work with game developers on musical coverage for their products and I will not be the last. But for what it's worth - thank you.

[@Chris_Meade]

veslar Poor Mordin :'( I am the very model of a scientist salarian...DX

[@VoidedEX]

veslar hey i was thinking the same thing about she should work for game developers on the musical coverage. The song makes me feel like im not alone but i dont play mass effect

[@veslar]

Chris Meade Mordin's death really shaken me. "My project, my work, my responsibility. Someone else might have gotten it wrong." The choice to give your life so entire species could live. The greatest sacrifice and the most meaningful death a sentient being could hope for.

[@SupraDeep1988]

I still listen to this song and still almost get emotional every time.

[@user-ev1tm5ff4i]

same here =)

[@VidmisterG123]

I cannot express how much this song means to me. Beyond it's connection to the games. Too many times I almost gave up, gave up on my goals, gave up on my motivation and I will never tell my friends and family this, gave up on living. When I was spent and at my certain end, this song gave me the strength to push on. And now, I have a loving fiancee, beautiful children and hope. Thank you Malukah. You gave me hope and a life I love.

[@malufenix]

I can’t thank you enough for sharing this with me. It’s amazing to hear you’ve overcome so many struggles. I am happy for you!!! And feel very moved that this song kept you company when you needed it. I send you and your family an enormous hug from Mexico!

[@lukecreed5767]

This song captures the essence of Mass Effect. Wonderful, simply wonderful Malukah!

[@delyanfarashev4632]

Hey Malukah! It has been 4 years since your cover of The Dragonborn Comes...man time does fly fast! But your music is never getting old! I'm still here 4 years later enjoying your beautiful voice! Keep up the awesome work!!! :)

[@malufenix]

Hehehe! I'm so happy to hear the music hasn't gotten old! :D Thank you so much!!! My best wishes to you from Mexico!!!

[@glab777]

thank you again for your spark, so we all can reignite :))

[@The_Lone_Outlaw]

Delyan Farashev My friend, true, real, raw music will never dull. The beauty of music is eternal.

[@missmisfit]

I keep coming back again and again to this song. It’s unforgettable. Thank you for creating it!

[@Ethrawl]

after all the years of listening to this song, i still get goose bumps. that doesn't happen often to me.

[@Bearded_Viking]

Your voice is giving me goose bumps. Discovered the awesome that is Malukah from your Dragonborne Comes video. Been a fan ever since. Keep up the good work!

[@malufenix]

Bearded Viking Thank you, Bearded Viking! You have the best name ever! haha! It's so cool that you've been watching these vids since Dragonborn. The fact that you are still listening, makes me feel very encouraged!!!

[@Zennethe]

Malukah Never forget how many lives you touch with your amazing talent. :) Thank you for keeping my entertained and somehow creating music that breeds such amazing emotions into my ears. ~

[@archisb]

Every atom in me is shaken by this divine voice.

[@archisb]

malufenix can you make another version of this song with church ambient effect? :)

[@chapelpluto4484]

This song is even more relevant now in 2020 then when it came out. No matter dark times get. Never stay down always get back up...Shepard would.

[@ObiWanShot]

I listening this song so many times, year after year this one always resonates in my heart, thx for your great job Malu

[@matthewbellingham1204]

This is still as hauntingly beautiful as the first time I heard it a few years ago. Such a suitable song for the end of the trilogy. This song playing at the end of the Citadel DLC is my perfect head canon to the end of Shepard's story.

[@SinitarG]

Last time I cried so much at 25, when Portgas D. Ace died in One Piece. Now I'm 28, I just finished ME3 6th time and I'm crying again. Thank you, Malukah. You're amazing.

[@Bolacha0000]

Ive played 1, 2 and im currently on 3 because this cover alone that made me feel like. I don't know if im any close to the end though, it's feeling a long game the 3rd one. PS : ive heard about the backlash ending of the 3rd but didn't want to go into much detail so i dont spoil myself. No pun intended.

[@Bolacha0000]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK. NO MORE SHEPPARD?!?!? FUUUUUCK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU EA

[@TswordZ]

Yeah, this song is so perfect that I used a mod to put this song as the credits' theme. It made me cry, but it felt so adequate... (Well, the mod altered a bit the ending so it has more sense, but yeah. Beautiful song anyways).

[@0-B1]

Sinitar Gaming should of done a paragon shepherd

[@Bolacha0000]

I sure did Paragon on all 3 Mass Effect's.

[@gordonsexton4316]

Replaying the game. I finished ME1 and immediately recalled this. IMHO this is still your best. Thank You!

[@Icarus141]

Its 2022 and im still crying..

[@PeoplecallmeLucifer]

saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame

[@BlazerBoy1337]

If Earth was ever under attack, this is the song I want to be blasted everywhere for morale!

[@MEGAAGUMAN]

It's a beautiful song and inspiring as hell, but if Earth was under atack id rather play Protectors of Earth by Two Steps from Hell, check it out

[@BlazerBoy1337]

+MEGAAGUMAN yeaah, I know that one as well!

[@shootingstar3371]

think ageat *earth attacked by aliens* Tayler swift songs blasts everywere that's how you know it's the end of the world my friend

[@vicount3944]

you mean her boyfriends , she doesn't have songs , she has boyfriends with lyrics .

[@rayalpeza9369]

This would be a good choice, but I'd also play Breaking Benjamin- Blow me away or Dance with the Devil

[@nellyfaundez3558]

Thane, Legion, Mordin, Anderson, my feeling... RIP :'(

[@adriankrysiak96]

In 2012, I played Mass Effect for the first time. I called it "the best game I've ever played." Recently I received the Legendary Edition for my birthday. After twelve years, I played this game again. I felt like I was going back in time. Now I know that this is the Game of my Life. Thank You for this song. Twelve years later, it still lights my way in this dark world.

[@malufenix]

What a beautiful comment. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@nellus4993]

Why does this song fit the current situation so perfectly...

[@alxnd_r6345]

Red alert soviet march

[@fireblazer6661]

IS MALUFENIX FAMOUS YET???? BECAUSE SHE SHOULD BE!! I haven't heard a voice that gave me chills like this in a long time! That is the difference between good and GREAT!

[@888167]

she is pretty famous :D

[@fireblazer6661]

Sweet!! she deserves to be!!

[@SwingDancer61]

She's in The Elder Scrolls Online, so at least one gaming company knows about her.

[@sammiegta6705]

SwingDancer61 And Call of Duty, but that isn't a good game... :(

[@888167]

SammieGTA which COD is she in?

[@ArchiBarrel1991]

MEA crushed my heart into embers. But we will reignite! For the past week I've been listening to this song on a daily basis. And every time it chokes me and brings tears to my eyes (have to hide it from people around, they will not understand a grown-up man tearing over a videogame tribute. But anyway, what do they know...) Malukah, you are the best, and your voice is just pure magic. My salutations!

[@petargrad2293]

I'd say anyone who hasn't cried over ME is a soulless husk

[@eviltwinzak]

Shit... I feel you, man.

[@gregoryford4754]

Here I was sitting here remembering the mass effect series and how I couldn’t wait for the remastered version to come out and this song came in as a recommendation out of left field so I gave it a listen. Tears came to my eyes when I heard the piano and all I can say is wow.

[@sol767]

961 poor people born without knowing how to use their ears... Whats not to like ? Malu is pure talent and has a voice that awakens the very essence of life. I never get tired of listening to the beauty she brings to this world and still get 'soul chills' everytime. Thank you Malukah for sharing 😉

[@Granco]

30 seconds in and im crying

[@malufenix]

[@Granco]

malufenix No, than you. You made me cry. Im a man, this is the second time I've ever cried of emotion

[@hanzu5910]

***** a true man cry.

[@seth2428]

Erreur TheFool *true men cry or *A true man cries

[@hanzu5910]

Seth Delmar thanks (hey, i'm frech ... what do you want --')

[@AceGamerDude44]

This is literally the best thing to happen in the history of forever. You're petty awesome malukah, keep doin watchu doin

[@Nerpaderpa]

Anyone here after the new teaser? I'm so cautiously excited!

[@leocaesar2]

came back after 10 years, checking my old liked playlist

[@zolartan4442]

Cmdr Jack Shepard "Victory at all costs, We will not lose this fight, for if we lose, we all perish. This fight will take some of those close to us, they will die with honor and be remembered by those they fought for, those they protected, those they didn't even know. None will be forgotten, even those who die in the dark, unknown to any."