Cover artists, please credit me when you take my song for yourselves, thank you ❤️🙏

[@shadowknight7932]

It is really frustrating that people try to pass this song as some of historical nordic chant and bend over backwards trying to create a backstory for them when they could just give credit to the original artist!

[@UnswimmingFishYT]

The really ridiculous part is that you can check a video's date to see that it clearly lines up with AC Valhalla's release, and the original video has game footage in it. If someone uses another person's music in any way, they should at least try to figure out where it came from first, so people who like it can check the actual creator of that thing and probably enjoy it. All it takes is one sentence in a video description, or a text screen at the end saying "this was written by X." I don't even make music myself so far and just reverse other music to hear backwards, and it still always has a message saying it came from somewhere else so people might find the real musicians, even if it's just game soundtracks. Someone who really wants to know could find whatever game that way and probably the composer for it.

[@paulzuk1468]

...people actually try to pass it off as a historical song? Wow. That's...pretty sad.

[@_Tomon]

@@paulzuk1468 some are just douchebags. Other just take it from someone who already taken it and well.. They don't even know original author anymore. Still doesn't excuse them

[@jojo-7306]

how would it even be a historical nordic chant when it's modern english

[@ea5yliver]

​@@paulzuk1468Viking larpers are just as cringe as weeaboos lmao

[@haflaen]

What, you mean the Vikings didn’t write songs that rhyme in modern English?

[@CaymanGiordano]

The first rule of flyte club is that you do not talk about flyte club

[@Mrowa066]

@haflaen Never use that way of thinking as a point to invalidate the origin of a song. Look at 'Silent Night' and how many languages in which you have lyrics for it. If a song has to be translated into different language and still rhyme - it is possible

[@enjoythestruggle]

Except he's right.@@Mrowa066

[@Mrowa066]

@@enjoythestruggle who, about what

[@blodstainer]

Using words that don't have old nordic translatable words?

[@soualexander6532]

I'm gonna bookmark this and post it in the comment section of any Valhalla Calling video the algorithm throws at me

[@My_Spiritual_Journey.]

👍🏻

[@silvermane5695]

Great idea, let's help the mate get his credit. I'm down.

[@temp3608]

unless they actually credit gav!

[@Ghstrider-ks4kt]

That's a great idea, thanks, I'm on it too

[@N2Mtns2]

He definitely deserves Credit. I’m setting this aside to keep if I ever see & hear HIS Songs and Compositions without Due Credit. With No Credit I consider that stealing. Eric Holloway (Bass Master) and Colin both give this good man plenty of credit. I respect that. Skaal

[@adeadphish7931]

I have gotten into a habit of telling people "this song is literally about Assassin's Creed, here is the original creator, please credit them" because of how widespread use of it is

[@ponurygrzybiarz6959]

There is nothing about AC in this song. Its about vikings.

[@godfathertoya]

​@@ponurygrzybiarz6959it's literally the Trailer Song to Assassins Creed Valhalla iirc. Thats proly what they meant.

[@ponurygrzybiarz6959]

@@godfathertoya and ac valhalla is about?

[@BretekV]

​@@ponurygrzybiarz6959 Vikings. However many of the lyrics of the song are specifically referencing elements of the AC: Valhalla storyline in a way that adds additional context and meaning to the lyrics if your familiar with the game's storyline.

[@griffinmckenzie7203]

​@@ponurygrzybiarz6959 What does AC stand for..?

[@thatbassvoice]

It's so sad you have to do this, Gav. You deserve so much credit for the fantastic songs you've written and the music you've contributed to our social consciousness. 👊🏾

[@miracleofsound]

Thanks buddy ❤️

[@My_Spiritual_Journey.]

❤

[@Nathanael_Forlorn]

Preach it. Gav is amazing and has been for many years now. Credit where credit is due! Also prevents misinformation...

[@DoctorJohn_MD]

It's still one of the wildest stories to me that you made a chant so authentic that terminally online people try to cancel you claiming your own song is plagiarized 😂 I guess on some twisted level that's a kind of compliment?

[@ducky36F]

It is actually insane how hard people try and claim he didn’t write the song instead of just giving credit where it’s due. Why are people like this…

[@cageygenteel5582]

As someone who is not terminally online, I had no idea that was a thing. Crazy!

[@sierra5065]

I can see how people might initially think that given "My Mother Told Me" is based on old nordic song and it fairly similar, but it takes like a minute of google to see that Valhalla calling is an original piece.

[@jolantru3085]

If only Gav being accused of stealing from himself was new.

[@EyeofWadjet]

​@@sierra5065Oh interesting I thought both were modern. Cool to know!

[@CreeperKiller666]

Gav: Is incredibly lax on covers and doesn't ask for royalties or require cover artists to ask permission, only asking that they credit him. Cover artists: Nah fam that's too high a bar.

[@My_Spiritual_Journey.]

😔It's sad.

[@benzlover55]

It's beyond pathetic, Gavin is so lenient and they can't even do that!

[@EroPatches]

He's so fucking nice and they still want more. Gav does not deserve this.

[@peterblack1843]

They're whispering the Irishman's song. Been a fan and a follower of you since the early days , kind of sad that not only they don't give you credit, but they profit off of your own hard work and passion. I started a music channel 10 years ago hoping that one day we'll get to collaborate but it died out... Glad that you're still going strong though !

[@jolantru3085]

Instant Like for the Halfman's Song reference.

[@EroPatches]

I still remember the day I first heard his Fallout 3 song. Very first one I heard from him and was an instant hit with me. Been following him since then.

[@katnerd6712]

I used to stream and would use Gav's songs to play when I took a break. But I actually asked him if that was okay first (he was kind enough to respond) and I had a little banner naming the song and plugging his KZbin channel. Oh, and I also only played songs I'd actually bought. A little courtesy keeps everybody in good music.

[@PreparednessToday]

I'm FAR from an artist, but you deserve all the credit for this song. I find myself singing it regularly and the melody is by far enchanting. Keep rocking my friend

[@devilmayrise4963]

What do you mean "You're not credited?" The song quite literally could not exist without you. You are the OG that made it for AC Valhalla.

[@ForumArcade]

It means that cover artists either aren't acknowledging or are not themselves aware that Gav is the person who made the song in the first place.

[@LynxLord1991]

There is not a Nordic person who would think its Norse we have very little music that survived from that time all Nordic chants are either from the middle-ages or modern. That said you obviously deserve to be credited for your song I love a ton of them and this one is a banger too keep up the amazing work

[@louyou6614]

And they probably didn't chant in modern English

[@LynxLord1991]

@@louyou6614 XD didn't even cross my mind but yeah you are right guess I'm using English way to much that it didn't even register

[@thefez-cat]

The reconstructed Middle Ages Scandinavian music I've heard is definitely not Bad Ass Grunting And Pounding On Shields. It's generally kind of wistful-sounding and definitely intended for leisure, not warfare.

[@karlwikman3874]

even worse is some people I know dying on the hill that Peyton Parrish was the original creator of this song

[@SirVlad_IV]

:(

[@miracleofsound]

He is definititely not the original creator 👍

[@bilateralrope8643]

Let me guess. They claim that the upload date on KZbin has been faked somehow

[@greenshot1584]

googled the name and valhalla calling and ugh so many lazy lyric websites just copying info, easy to see how the misinfo spreads

[@ElvenJediOfGallifrey]

Maybe Peyton needs to make a "quit crediting this to me, it's originally this other guy's work" video.

[@Flickerbeat]

I'm feeling a very very strong sense of Deja vu. Dude, I remember when you released it and when it blew up over KZbin. I ABSOLUTELY loved it and felt so happy for you cause I thought you were finally reaching an even bigger audience. I can't believe this is where we are now.

[@bthsr7113]

You already deserve more recognition for your songs. That one of your most widely known songs isn't being credited is horrible.

[@bradenwelenc7764]

Gav is so fuckin nice OMG most people would be PISSED he is just being so nice my heart

[@amberfuchscia709]

Love your music! Many of us do inform people that it is your great song. Thank you .❤❤❤❤

[@ShikoSherian]

The same situation!

[@xenophelios]

Love you so much Gav. You ask for credit because you deserve it…!! 🥰😊

[@Grey_Shard]

I've been listening to your stuff since "Nord Mead" so I'm quite aware of your range and passion for your music. Honestly surprised we don't hear more covers/collabs (i'd prefer collabs) on some of your songs.

[@Seetor]

as a linguist and a historian the idea of people thinking a song in MODERN ENGLISH might be authentic historical Norse chanting makes me very sad.

[@washada]

I assume people think it was translated recently enough to be in modern English, but long enough ago to be in the public domain? I also have a surface-level familiarity with Norse poetry (bachelor’s degree in history, but specializing in ancient history) and I can tell it’s also not written like a Norse song at all, but that might not be obvious to everyone.

[@DiggingForFacts]

It's probably Gav's excellent work in pacing the rhythm of the song that makes it feel akin to something you could imagine Heilung singing and thus not like most contemporary songs. Then again, I am not surprised that people whose logic is "I first heard it with my favorite influencer artists X, therefor they MUST be the original artist and if not then IT MUST be ancient." would not be smart enough to question things like the words rhyming in English and the use of the A-B-A-B rhyming scheme that is so common to modern music. Although I suppose saying "it's an Ancient norse chant" is also an easy get out for claiming no copyright was violated.

[@ugunsgaisma24]

Love the song ❤❤❤

[@saulcervantes1975]

Only Gav could write a song so fucking epic it's mistaken for an actual nordic chant lol. But seriously guys, this man is a genius, for god's sake, give him the credit he deserves.

[@DexaraElia]

100% true. I love this guy. ❤

[@victorepiter-smith4392]

In terms of music, you are truly a god among artists...you definitely deserve the credit

[@andrewcolin2539]

Well all I can say Gav is Thank you for making and writing such an outstanding song I've not stopped playing this track and so many covers of this Track as well, to me it's now a classic for me, so Thank you so much

[@magnuslayton8827]

Now if only The Tale of Cu Chulainn got half as much attention.

[@ForumArcade]

And the name... Cú Chulainn!

[@Hr1s7i]

To be honest, I'm not surprised people don't credit. Some are just incompetent uploaders, some are plain ignorant of how much help crediting is. It loses it's meaning past the initial credits in a movie, but for stuff like rock and metal music where the entire production is a few dudes in a studio/garage somewhere, it's invaluable. The music is it's own advertisement.

[@ChaosWolf3]

This man weaves miracles through soundwaves. Give him credit, he's a friggin legend and deserves it.

[@serenity8839]

You know you're good when people legit question if it was actually historical or not. Such a banger of a song.

[@The_Lucid_Dream]

This is literally one of my favorite songs of all time. You deserve all the credit in the world because its a masterpiece.

[@Loyal2Luna]

Miracle of Sound deserves all the credit in the world 🎉

[@Asura-fw6ei]

My guy, I hope people actually start giving your work the love and respect it deserves. I've seen you work with and give your blessings to so many artists. All they needed to do was ask. Here's to hoping people have a heart, or get better informed. P.s. Speaking of, any thoughts on doing another song with Peyton, or adding Colm McGuinness into the mix? You three would be dangerous.

[@miracleofsound]

I plan to work with Colm McGuiness in the future, yeah :)

[@Asura-fw6ei]

​@miracleofsound There is an absolutely 0% chance I'm gonna miss that. Can't wait to hear that one bráthair. Keep rockin on.

[@jotunart]

Love your work Gav! Beautiful way to handle this issue as well. You are a gem of a human being and a peerless musician. Keep being amazing!

[@sdt_darkdraganos]

One of the best Songs i have ever heard. Couldnt get it out of my head for ages after listening to it the first time

[@GentlemanKane]

Iv listened to your music for years now. I'm so chuffed to see you get more and more listeners. I love doorfighter and the camper song from back in the day

[@Reddeadrobin1]

Love you Gavin!! You are the Original!!

[@Robs-Garage-experiments]

Big love right back at ya Gaff. Beautiful song. May you receive what you ask for 10 fold.

[@daguroswaldson257]

My point exactly! Too many people aren't crediting you, and I did three covers of different songs of yours, and I always credited you. You helped kickstart my channel and I owe ir to you and HTTYD.

[@TheFudorin]

Oh my, I love this song and didn't realize it was one your originals. I hope those that cover it in the future give you the credit you deserve. It's an amazing song and you are an amazing talent!

[@youloveme69]

Tiktok has it as a peyton parrish song only its really sad

[@Maribro4]

On the one hand, it's awful that people aren't giving you the credit you deserve. On the other hand, it's a testament to how awesome your song is that many are convinced it's a genuine Nordic chant

[@silverbullet1620]

You created a Hit, Gav. You really did.

[@quantumvideoscz2052]

This is why I love the Voiceplay and Jonathan Young covers: they know damn well whose song this is and make sure to credit you. Per the same principle, I dislike and feel sad I cannot report every single TikTok "viking makeup" cosplayer who ever touched this song.

[@valkoranblade]

If you look at Jon's cover of the song Gav commented saying "How dare you sing my song better than me" or something and it's my favorite comment I've seen on one of Jon's songs....

[@22argan]

Wow man people have been doing that I’m sorry man your work as well as you yourself deserve more respect then that I’ve never listened to a song of yours I didn’t love I hope this issue is resolved and keep rocking man

[@cageygenteel5582]

You're a good guy gav. Credit is the least you could ask for and the least other artists should give you.

[@VanTemplar]

I first heard the song on your channel and has been my favorite ever since. Nowadays I hear this song everywhere and no one credits you, which is ridiculous! If you weren't such a nice person, you'd sued all of them by now.

[@juliethayward7752]

I just want to say how powerful I find this song. The first time I heard it, it sent shivers down my spine. Weirdly, I knew you were Irish as soon as I saw your face.

[@GilCAnjos]

Damn, people really hear this song and think it's a real Norse chant? I don't know if that's a compliment to Gavin's song-writing skills or if that just shows how smart are the people who think the Norse spoke modern English

[@benedicthennessy8693]

You deserve all the love your songs are getting and more , Gav . Best channel on the whole website

[@schizophreniagaming1187]

I love your music so much. I listen to them everytime I workout, gives me the motivation to keep on going. Anyways, I wish people would sooner or later finally grow the necessary braincells to actually credit you absolute legend

[@milopeck3983]

That's bullshit that they have done that in the first place! When I do Hell to pay and Road rage as Kermit the frog I will *SCREAM* That this is Gav of Miracle of sound's wonderful songs

[@Estuways]

The song is wonderful and an earworm. In time, I'm sure the knowledge that it's from you will become ubiquitous!

[@louisrobitaille5810]

What people think crediting means: "Credits to original artist!" What crediting actually means: "Here's the link to the original song, Valhalla Calling by miracle of sound: " It's even worse when they just copy-paste the "Fair Use Disclaimer" paragraph in the video and/or description as if it'll magically make the video fair use 😑.

[@andrewtaylor6022]

I have never understood how people failed to realize that was a modern song. It does add extra credit to you, though, for creating something that sounds so authentic people don't realize it's new

[@sebastianrousseau4377]

It's my top favorite song. I listen to it daily. Thank you.

[@davesims3471]

Thrilled to know who created it! One of my FAVORTIE songs these days. Great job and I hope you have much much more success!!!

[@eagerEman25]

It’s an amazing song. Keep going the way you are Gav!

[@SAOS451316]

It's an excellent song you made! All of your songs are great in fact. We have very few actual ancient Nordic songs and they definitely don't rhyme in English or follow modern music conventions, not that your 'version' wouldn't need credit if it was old. At least most people who claim such things about Valhalla Calling are probably ignorant but not malicious.

[@daviangonzalez-vz4hd]

Thanks for giving me an amazing song to listen to, I wish you the very best in life!

[@LachskoenigIV]

Well, thats a lesson on why hoping we can all just get along is a mythos. Someone will always try to take advantage of you.

[@deanhall28]

You deserve credit as love your work mate. Keep up the good work and great that your songs are finally getting noticed.

[@psychochicken9535]

That song is pure manliness!

[@janellepool1744]

I love to write stories and this is one of the songs I love playing to set the mood. The song is awe inspiring and i adore it

[@angelcollina]

Yes! I’m a bit late to the party, but it sets such an awesome mood! *I hugs it and its fantastic creator*

[@raven47172]

As a history nerd the fact some people think your song is an ancient Nordic chant hurts me a lot. Although, it is a testament to your skill as a musician.

[@tonichan89]

It's unsurprising, but exasperating, to see such examples of cluelessness 😩

[@ShikoSherian]

And there is a very funny situation. I often hear Valhalla from the guys who mostly like rap or something like these. That's really cool, that so different mass of people like Valhalla. It seems to me that you help them to try something better :)

[@agemmemnon100]

It's such an awesome song! Thank you.

[@paramsiheidar6743]

Dude you are a legend we know that you are the one who wrote this song All of your songs are masterpiece ❤

[@comander875]

indeed they are :D

[@paramsiheidar6743]

@@comander875 yes:D

[@chriscowey7464]

One of my favourite songs. You deserve the recognition.

[@cherylhaynes2552]

That is one of my absolute favorite songs! Credit where credit is due…You are an amazing talent.

[@brooklynbulma]

One of my favorite songs!!!!

[@lyndabegay4023]

I love your song 🎵 it's wonderful. You did great

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

I'll be honest, I had no idea. It's definitely on my workout Playlist. Love the song man

[@user-vz6kn1zt9k]

Gav, you do amazing work. This shouldn’t need to be said, and thanks for making such amazing music

[@danielkubicek1323]

Ya know, it says alot about how well you've done with the song that people legitimately confuse it for an ancient Nordic verse. Bravo! But also, sorry that has been also a headache. I've been listening to you for over a decade (Sovengarde Song being my start. Again, bravo.) And you deserve all the success and recognition for creating something so wonderful.

[@GnarledStaff]

This man is fucking great.

[@Temascos]

Damn shame people are doing that, is there any kind of legal action you can take against that sort of thing where you're not credited for your work?

[@TheFifthHorseman_]

KZbin's DMCA system

[@justadad6677]

Hard to believe that is not common courtesy. Incredible song.

[@katherinepurvin7802]

Same, but I also had it drilled into me from an early age that you always cited your sources.

[@washada]

It is. Some people just aren’t courteous.

[@SuzetteTheArtist]

Your song is a brilliant piece of art. And I love the collaboration you did in the trio. I hope folks give credit where it is due. Hugz!!

[@earth-warrior]

And fair play to you!! What a cracking song!!! I AD❤RE IT, i love heavy music even tho people say at my age i should know better, im 55 and to hell with what “society” expects i should listen to!!❤

[@Washeek]

So sorry for you Gav. Hold in there. Big fan since your Escapist days.

[@vitmatyas2097]

Gavin your voice is unbeatable....❤

[@keeffrost4428]

You all are legends! And you deserve credit for you creations! You've inspired me greatly and I thank you for that!

[@rohanpanda2694]

Loved your song and music

[@lebigqueeph5618]

Been listening to you since 2016, love your shit, dawg.

[@scottsummers5994]

I think it's an amazing song, not only for the lyrics, the vocals, rhythm it's just great, I'm sorry you are not getting the credit you deserve, but thank you for putting this out, it was through this song that I discovered Miracle of Sound and really enjoy all that has been put out so far, Ode to Fury, and Choose to be Beter are also great Tracks MUCH LOVEBo you

[@wcapewell3089]

Love your music man, its amazing.

[@DreadEnder]

Someone thinking your song is an actual Norse chant is the ultimate compliment

[@Syoubat]

Gav, I have so many of your songs on a few different playlists because I love them. If I ever get the courage to record myself singing one I will gladly give credit where credit is due.

[@marinakuznetsova283]

I've been listening to your work for a long time.🥰 And I encourage everyone I know to listen to it. This warmth is felt in every song. This is great, unique! It's a shame that people don't check information and look for primary sources. It's sad that they use the material and don't say where it's from...it's not fair. It's sad that you have to talk about this. I will support others: “We are with you for the truth!” All the best to you, all the best. Keep creating, your songs delight, make you tremble and feel. Thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart!🥰P.s I'm not very good at English, sorry

[@AFStudiosMedia]

That's crazy that you have to say it. Although it's become a Norse anthem of sorts, I figured anyone who's heard it would know that it's an original. Well done and hopefully you get credited more in the future

[@kwiknreadymovers]

I love your songs! They are amazing

[@clarklindquist8137]

Thanks so much. It's an awesome song. And yes, any artist deserves credit where credit I'd due. I had someone take the name of a novel I wrote and use it to make some big money. Stay awesome. Keep up the amazing work

[@geoffreymccormick3315]

Dude I herd your version before everyone else ! And I love it

[@gaelstromproductions]

I am glad you are clarifying for people. If nothing else please take it as a backhanded compliment that your poetic lyrics were so powerful and exemplary that it is credited to an ancient concept instead of a person. Thank you for your work!

[@jamesrose1460]

You deserve all the credit

[@Doinstuffman]

Hoping to find the time soon to do a drum cover of Whatever Comes Out Way, such a great tune!

[@stephaniest.5336]

Kudos to you Gav for standing up for yourself ❤

[@TheBarrFarm]

It’s a beautiful song you have a gift

[@merakimelodies8931]

Gavin, you are amazing. Your songs are incredible and have provided literal-years of entertainment to me. Thanks for everything you do! 😊

[@anisse4207]

All your songs are genious especially this one

[@AndersPack]

As a Swede I know it's not a Norse chant....but I do know it's one hell of a good song! (Big Ups for the song mate, it's REALLY good!)