nelward - the sum of all our sirens (official audio)

[@BrokenBatteryProductionsMain]

If it isn't obvious I just want to say that I think the progression of this song heavily reflects the behavior and legend of the Siren creatures. Starting as a gleeful sea shanty and eventually becoming a more soothing romantic song as they approach the Sirens and become allured by their image before finally ending with the unsettling ambience as the Siren ensnares it's prey. I am not sure how much the lyrics really portray this but just from the sound this is what I'm getting from it. Overall really unique song, glad to see Nelward doing longer songs again.

[@Nelward64]

I knew sirens were creatures in mythology but I did not know anything about them. Reading about them now and am freaking out at the coincidence. Thank you for your great analysis.

[@BrokenBatteryProductionsMain]

@@Nelward64 thanks dude. I only knew about Sirens because of Ice Age 4 (and an occasional bad reading of Homer's Odyssey in 7th grade) lmao. But that is pretty funny how well it lines up. I honestly thought it was intentional.

[@ghastlymicrowave3207]

Lol how the hell

[@ABCWarrior]

@@BrokenBatteryProductionsMain I'm about 80% sure he was joking in his response

[@BrokenBatteryProductionsMain]

@@ABCWarrior not sure what u mean

[@clickpause8732]

"We only are our islands" I interpret this to mean "our existence is bounded by the spaces in which we reside and people with which we interact”. I like it.

[@disturbedslumber7927]

Big Brain

[@brunonastico]

Or that island lady from adventure time

[@Terminally_Radical]

I interpreted it as, since they're "sailing endless waters", despite the fact that they pirates sailing for eternity, they will always be the people that their homes raised them to be.

[@clickpause8732]

@@Terminally_Radical I like that interpretation.

[@PalmDEV]

it is criminal how underrated nelward is. it's a hate crime, because though it may not really be a crime, I hate it.

[@splo_inky]

At least we know he exists.

[@spareaccount5734]

If I could live in that chiptune waltz segment I think I would be happy forever

[@Mama-Luigi]

so what you're saying is that if we keep you on fire you'll be just fine?

[@spareaccount5734]

​@@Mama-Luigi call me a liar cuz I'm so alive rn 😤

[@enricooler1433]

this is a fucking masterpiece. I tough fashion was your bohemian rhapsody, but boy was i wrong. Mixing my favorite aspects of music into one whole song, bossa nova, chill jazz 6/8 and waltz 3/4 time signatures, and a ambient part for the outro. Nick, thank you for sharing your music with us. And i cant wait for what you make next. Your music means a lot to me, Compared to other artists ive listened to, its really special. I get such vivid feelings from listening to your songs, specially with feeling better. I dont know how i would have passed this boring quarantine without cosmic relief and girl im so sorry bro. Again, thank you. I am hoping more people acknowledge your talent, and you, soon. edit: i just realized, i cited bohemian rhapsody here, and this song dosent have a chorus! so technically, it is a bohemian. sorta

[@something8780]

I couldn't have said it better

[@ClownDuck]

* This is literally Nelward's magnum opus. It is downright beautiful. I wish I could put it into words as well as you.

[@toroko2]

Hi enri

[@spoot9947]

hi enricooler 2

[@enricooler1433]

@@spoot9947 🕋

[@ptergrffn]

Already listened to this song on Spotify but came here to say how good this song is and how it reminds me of slambo. Great job Nelward!

[@shmeo7031]

Exactly what I was thinking - slambo vibes

[@disreconnect]

holy shit its literally floating 2

[@MattNStudios]

God man your chord progressions and top melodies are so beautiful. They move in the exact way I want them but not how I expect. Like whenever you drop you just give me something I didn’t know that I would like but every time I really like it.

[@onki149]

It's hard to put into words, but that is also exactly what I love to see in music. Cool to see someone else sharing that idea.

[@jinnans_gd]

You described it perfectly well

[@officersquarehead]

I really like it too! I like it a lot! 🫀

[@zhou_sei]

very perfect explanation. exceedingly perfect.

[@vivy-nx]

this is very remniscent of Dream Sweet in Sea Major, in all the best ways. truly a great capstone to this era of Nelward.

[@drnarwhal2888]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed it. It would be great to see Joe Hawley and Nelward do a collab

[@AutumnRain]

i was thinking the same thing right as i scrolled down and then saw this comment WOW

[@disreconnect]

@@drnarwhal2888 Damn that'd be sick, maybe get Zubin in here too, also maybe Ross.....Also, possibly Andrew.....and Rob... I miss Tally Hall :(

[@TheRobzX]

@@disreconnect i just miss tolly hall too

[@portallicious]

Oh what the hell I just commented about how it sounds like Dream Sweet in Sea Major, and then scrolled down to see this comment.. damn

[@melon2565]

Something tells me this took a lil inspiration from Hawaii Part II, specifically Dream Sweet in Sea Major, it gives off those bohemian rhapsody vibes, with the song taking many turns, and sounding like a completely different one half way through, this is an absolute masterpiece. well fuckin done.

[@tencolorpen]

glad im not the only one !!

[@tyzonemusic]

Interestingly Hawaii Part II's penultimate track is about sirens iirc

[@NathanBoehm]

@@tyzonemusic it's about the main character of the story the album tells being eaten by a whale while lost at sea

[@ClownDuck]

When I listened to this for the first time with one of my friends and 2:09 happened, the first thing I said was "that transition was very miracle musical esque." I'm glad others feel the same.

[@BrokenBatteryProductionsMain]

@@NathanBoehm its about anything you want it to be actually

[@Rolli_Zolli]

i have no words for how much i love this. i can hear a little bit of every era of Nelward in here and they all come together PERFECTLY in this gorgeous yet ominous little masterpiece. It feels like being lost in an icy sea, finding fleeting joy in the memory of a summer wave. i can already tell that i'll be playing this on loop for a long, LONG time to come!

[@Fonzie4444]

This sounds like an end credits theme for life

[@cpicy]

I feel like all his music could play as I die

[@Paxychi]

@@cpicy *Plays DVD 1*

[@domojestic4155]

Bruh this is the whole theme song

[@bazinga2]

BABE WAKE UP NEW NELWARD

[@theobsidianshvl]

true!!!

[@inky2412]

I'm a very new listener, only having started listening to your music right before the dvd saga, but I'm just so impressed by the quality of your songs. Your new music always gets better, but the old songs still hold up, and every time I listen to a new song I add that one permanently to my rotation. It's safe to say that you're my favorite artist after such a short time, so I wanted to thank you for releasing so much quality consistently.

[@nos1__]

I guess you could say his music is getting better

[@brandonmorris3746]

@@nos1__ lol

[@RudolphKoenig275]

@@nos1__ This comment deserves a nomination for the best reference to Nelvard's music ever.

[@kiricappuchin]

This song is a ride, like the endless waters!!!! I love it so so much The waltzy part at 3:47 gives me so much nostalgia its just WOW Thank you for your music Nelward!!!

[@Jana_Aynur]

Yes, It's part reminds me of Queen's theme from deltarune

[@cassiusnovella4943]

Somehow there's no way to expect what you'll make next, but at the same time know it'll be something great. Like small stories that span genres completely forgotten about, yet crisp and fresh with each song. I'll never understand how you do it but, Thank you for continuing to make music after this long and stay golden Nelward.

[@BalloonFightWiki]

This is so good, I can hear a little bit of every era of your style in here, gonna be listening on repeat for the foreseeable future!

[@MattNStudios]

3:20 solo is fucking GOOD man the way this song is structured is so nice dude bruh now I got to the 8 bit part this shit giving me slambo vibes

[@seniorcaution]

who is this slambo everyone is talking about here?

[@MattNStudios]

@@seniorcaution it’s an old music project nelward did a while back I think you can find it on streaming services and SoundCloud it’s like 6 tracks give it a listen

[@seniorcaution]

@@MattNStudios oh alright, thank you!

[@zhou_sei]

best kazoo solo of all time, unironically amazing

[@arandomperson12345]

It's incredible to have seen your style grow over the years! This is fantastic stuff! Early stuff gives off great Hawaii II vibes and I'd love to hear a full length track in the style of the ending.

[@thirfty4449]

hawaii II exactly what i was thinking yes

[@skep2923]

I second this. It sounded like an extra song from that project, and the way the vocals are sung and reverbed really cemented that.

[@jamesc.2743]

I like how the song just goes all Disc 13 at the end

[@ScarfKat]

Goodness dude this one is insane. The amount of variety in those 5 minutes... like dang That ending bit especially was really good, i absolutely love eerie ambient stuff like that

[@Megalo224]

maybe its just bias from the music but that last image of the snowy forest is really unnerving to me. it looks like its just in the middle of nowhere, like if i got lost on a road trip and there seemed to be no one else around, it would be there not far off to the side. it feels like if i were to try to walk through it would just be endless trees with no other signs of life around, just myself, silence and the feeling of something being horribly wrong and it just makes this last part really disturbing to me. incredible song though, really happy and adventurous feel for the first chunk of the song, and my favorite part 2:09-3:45 had such an emotional impact thats kept me looping the song since it came out. always excited for new music from you because its always incredible, excited for your next release whenever it happens

[@zhou_sei]

it has back room vibes, reminds me of a haunting image of a place i have not been to and yet is so familiar

[@kuromi5187]

I was avoiding this one for a while because I knew it would fuck me up. It did, and I love it, for that.

[@GoldenDust59]

This just certified my belief that Nelward should have whole arenas filled up for his concerts. Just sayin.

[@dylanswain7609]

Thanks for the upload! Just found out i'm in the top 0.05% of Nelward listeners on spotify. TOP 100 FAN here

[@camiluncha8555]

It gives me "dream sweet in sea major" vibes, and that mixed with that characteristic bubbly touch of yours, it's a perfect combination. Amazing as always nelward!!

[@ImNotFine44]

This song is still a masterpiece to this day. Im glad it floated along to my island for me to experience

[@revolug]

a fine addition to my favorite music genre, songs that could be end credits for the universe

[@loser3702]

im just listening to this in repeat at this point. istg the best song i've heard in months

[@Zomboinie]

You thought you got away with it, didn't you nelward!? I know what you did! You snuck a snippet of Us and Them in at 2:10 but switched the words to be Rise and Shine and made it faster but it's the same! Sneaky boy, i won't let you get away with that! Now everyone will hear the motif you referenced!

[@CannedSoupL]

Hey nelward just wanted to pop in and say I love your music. Thiss year I was in the 0.1% of your top listeners on Spotify with like 3000 minutes listened. You're really such an underrated artist, you deserve so much more. But yeah just wanted to say no one else makes music like you do. Thanks nelward!!!

[@Patchess]

stuff's great, definitely a return to form. reminds me of Hawaii Part 2. 10/10.

[@justanotherperson510]

I hear 2 songs while listening to this on the upper layer I hear a happy and bouncy song and then underneath there is a hint at a more sinister and dark theme and I think the way they are balanced here is amazing I can’t get enough

[@thetruebro64]

reminds me of bo en for some reason, you make some pretty inspiring music :)

[@RabaBoem]

this song has moved me close to tears many times. thank you nelward

[@TTChopper848]

God this song is so summer-like, I absolutely adore it

[@UsernameDoesntCare]

This song is beautiful. I love the progression, the instruments. I DONT DESERVE TO FEEEEL IT. edit: coming back to this after a year, reminds me heavily of hawaii part ii, which i really like.

[@Crabungaloing]

This is giving me Miracle Musical vibes in the BEST way possible absolutely adore this!

[@Cartoriscoming]

you’re such a weird lil guy. I love you nelward

[@duo_bando5958]

Its a good day when Nelward uploads

[@SonicTheEggnog]

“Hear them outpour in your hands as water from the creaking faucet trickles down” (Bathtub overflowing) “Aim your aching limbs upright” (dead position) “I don’t deserve to feel it” (feels like he doesn’t deserve to feel depressed” “I don’t deserve to fear it” (feels guilty for fearing death) “Don’t glorify” (don’t glorify life as it is ultimately pointless) Tell me if I’m right.

[@qmulus_yt]

damn

[@darutucaruti9980]

If we're going by this interpretation I'd say the "don't glorify" refers as to not glorify the fact he took his own life like how the media and some people on the internet like to romanticize it

[@Mama-Luigi]

(dead position) is really funny to me

[@ShirubaGin]

Damn, this is beautiful. How are you still so underrated? Editing since I can't get enough of this song. It's really beautiful.

[@beyondthesky2140]

This honestly might be one of if not my new favourite song you've released. so many great aspects mixed into one long track, this reflects so many emotions over the course of its duration I can't even explain how much I love it. amazing work as always!

[@nxmad1153]

i don't care: this is better than so many mainstream musician's "hype" music. This song gives me a blissful, child-like feeling of nostalgia. This! THIS is art. i am actually so sad i didn't find nelward sooner. edit: 3rd time listening to this, i cried. thank you nelward

[@jamueI]

No song is better than the other, every art is sebjective

[@Eliselikesbirds]

I have been listening to this on loop for the past like 3 hours I'm in love with this new BANGER

[@zuzz9352]

I need extended versions of all the different “sections” right now

[@afeathereddinosaur]

I swear, if I ever go travel through the sea, I WILL sing this song at my max volume

[@JackFlySN]

its amazing how this song makes everyone comment an essay on how good it is

[@sugarsketcher66]

Another wonderful song by Nelward! Thank you so much, man, I don’t know what we’d do without your wonderful work.

[@lamarrussell1732]

PLEASE make more songs like this

[@riapos6679]

3:07 reminds me of Wintergatan's modulin, and I'm only now realizing how good collab between these two could be.

[@riapos6679]

This song is absolutely fantastic btw. Everytime a new song is released I wonder how it could be topped, but it always is.

[@kfishert]

this song has such a good feel to it, good job as always mr. ward!

[@ghostpajamas]

the fact that ive been able to listen to this song constantly this past week without tiring of it is a testament to the styles you used and how well you made it WORK.

[@pitxelized]

I hope i can see nelward in concert one day, this is so sick

[@corbinpolicani4969]

this is going to play in the back of my mind for the next 8 months and i'm okay with that

[@comet_face]

i actually love this so much. love how you change up things every time and keep it fresh.

[@zakeycakey]

Words cannot describe how much I love this song

[@mimilliano]

Ur a genius Mr. Nelward, all of your music gets me feeling some type-a way.

[@grimmschmidt38]

I listened to this song relentlessly on Spotify this year, usually during work. That doesn't say great things about my mental state, but it says a lot about how brilliantly this song captures an emotion I'm not sure I want to try and put into words. It was a lifeline for me while I was suffocating as politely as I possibly could.

[@danieldorvil7683]

This is good, Kneecaps did me justice shouting you out

[@becketclark9942]

nelward has such an amazing ear for melody, like a really great old sounding Gershwin touch

[@datnameis]

This feels like it could be on the Hawaii II project, which I love. This is really good and has a bunch of new stuff I haven't heard in a nelward song before

[@1nsgnfgnt]

exactly what i was gonna say lol. loving the miracle musical vibes

[@Kriakye2435]

Thank ya for the new song Nelward. It sounds really good! Can't wait to listen to it on repeat for god knows how long. Btw I hope you're doin good Nelward ❤️

[@Moralsiz]

Found your channel thanks to this masterpiece. Please make more stuff like this!

[@cpicy]

thank you so much nelward!!

[@xpyre9236]

Thank poo!

[@caligokinetics7853]

This deserves so much more attention. The progression of the song is amazing! So underrated. ^^

[@Ping764]

I really hope this music blows up!

[@red_dead_lex6173]

This is cool I like this 👍

[@EatnAllMyBunk]

Nelward, its incredible how every one of your songs never fails to leave me dumbstruck on first listen. It's really a testament to your creativity while retaining that same indescribable nelward feel. Alright gonna listen to this one until it's the only thing I can hear good job

[@Creepsington]

THIS IS SO GOOD OH MY GOD

[@Creepsington]

girl calm down

[@SteffyCush]

one of your absolute best, super mature composition and progression awesome !

[@spec_soup1193]

This is amazing I love the progression of the music

[@themorpher4782]

ive looped the fire section of this song so many times its immaculate

[@portallicious]

This somehow really reminds me of the structure of "Dream Sweet in Sea Major" by Miracle Musical. Should listen to that. Very quick edit : Damn I wasn't the only one-

[@ag-jo1hi]

i think i first heard your music about 7 or 8 months ago on spotify, and its so unique and i cant find a word for it. but i have nothing but good things to say about your music nelward, keep doing what you do!!

[@MariaHernandez-ps6rx]

Why does noone talk about 4:20 and beyond, what is this??

[@MrAdemargoncalves]

It feels so much like the setup for an ARG right?

[@SavimbiSavanti]

Idk man the song was flawless and it was ruined by the scary vibe

[@Rockboi13]

3:42 really changes a lot. And everything after is awesome sounding.

[@inky2412]

These instrumentals never fail to give me chills

[@athy8763]

this simply reminds me that i wouldn't last two seconds on the open sea because the sirens would have my ass instantly and id never be seen again. sweet singing voices are quite a powerful weakness of mine. also, love how this song greatly reminds me of what is probably my favorite music album just in general, Hawaii Part ii.

[@seanpcoon]

This is like peanut butter to my ears, smoothe as hell my guy. Hit it out of the park with another banger.

[@popcorn3385]

This is his best song yet

[@coffeebug]

BABE WAKE UP NEW NELWARD SONG JUST DROPPED

[@calebbrown2900]

Such a good track, great job.

[@9voltage]

"Fire" as there is a picture of water in the background

[@KatyMay]

this is an absolutely incredible piece

[@electrotriple]

this song reminds me of your older work from 2016 and it’s really nice to look back and see how far you’ve come since then. this is one of your best works and i’m happy you’ve gotten a lot of more recognition since 2016 and i hope things just get better from here

[@ericwitney5086]

Tally hall vibes. All for it

[@goztboy]

Just wanted to say I’ve been listening to your music all year and it’s been one of the few good things about it. Keep it up man

[@garbage1280]

This man singlehandedly filled up my spotify

[@maximpikalev9538]

found this song thru a certain stickman animation. glad I did

[@Guerradossantos10]

nelward, Thank you

[@locomotivefaox]

I was a little bit stressed when this popped into my recommended, it really relaxed me, it's a very nice song, thank you for making it.

[@bushidosportrait9849]

I love it… Just like Boen style, how beautiful it is 😭

[@myersproductionsstudios4749]

3:07 sounds like a bittersweet mourning of days long gone and mistakes made in emotional error. Not sure if that's what he was going for but that's what I was picking up

[@DaveyXHatter]

Everytime I listen to this, I have flashbacks of late nights playing WindWaker on Gamecube, ah man this song perfectly encapsulates that memory.

[@dr_drew_]

I had slight doubts when you said this was different from your other songs but OMG this was absolutely amazing

[@SilvaKnight]

This song is beautiful, I hope it receives the recognition it deserves, if you read this I want you to know that I love your music and I am a big fan :)

[@Guichabou]

THE GOAT

[@yourbroskijack]

Fly high NELWARD!!!!!!! Achive your dreams

[@yusuke_anime1101]

Thsi is one of my favorite songs of his

[@plasmatoday9950]

The long ones are always the best.