Petrichor - Caduceus Theme - The Rise Undaunted

"Ah yeah, that's nice"
It's been a while my friends. I've had a pretty polarized 2019 and I cannot tell you how much your kind words have meant to me. I have been in a bit of a creative drought and i was very concerned about letting you all down.
Good new is, ya'll are dope as nuts.
I am very excited to present you all with this piece. It has been lovely to work on.
Thanks for stopping by and stay amazing.
Talk to me because you're all cool and i want friends
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[@bigfatcarp93]

TheRiseUndaunted: *returns* Me: Ah, yeah, that's nice.

[@ajjerio3927]

I read that in Cad’s voice, lmao

[@theriseundaunted1690]

i will personally see to it that this comment remains top comment due to its excellence

[@bigfatcarp93]

@@theriseundaunted1690 Appreciated!

[@ajjerio3927]

@@theriseundaunted1690 This is a question that I must bring up.. after you’re done with the Critical Role themes, are you going to move on to another D&D podcast (such as The Adventure Zone)? Ps. Love your work, the themes fit the characters to a T

[@roykrzeszewski2569]

It should start happy as veth and then slowly add the drums of the goblins that took here and end with a violin of flute as she see herself as nott

[@nikitamalikov6683]

Leaves from the tea tree Falling so slow Like fragile tiny cards Drifting in the road Wise firbolg man Goes marching on But brave tiefling man Is never gone

[@andrewhall649]

Henry Statitovski “Ah, yeah, that’s nice”

[@Paichan13]

Yep, definitely read that in the song you based it on. Well done.

[@jonesie9847]

I'm not crying you're crying :'(

[@hazelgatoya2603]

You just had to bring that song into this. Well played.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

welp... i need to go cry like a wounded infant for the next several hours now...

[@Spiritxiii]

"Whoever it was, just put it back. I think they've earned it. Just put it back."

[@gusmessner815]

Duuuude this bittersweet slow tempo really makes you feel like you're walking through the woods alone, knowing it's up to you to save it. I adore that.

[@xavierforget]

And for a character that has been introduced after such a tragic loss. And a sound of hope for those that can still be saved.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Im so glad you like it!

[@LyraLyraPantsOnFyra]

"Someone needed a miracle today and there you were, I'm very proud of you"

[@theriseundaunted1690]

such a good lil' healing cow boi

[@chinaber210]

"I think perhaps you are one of the most powerful mages that I've ever had the pleasure to be in the presence of. And for this, I would offer a gift. I think it has been a long time since anyone has pointed out to you that you're a fool. Pain doesn't make people, it's love that makes people. The pain is inconsequential. It's love that saves them. And you would know that but you have none around you. You said so yourself, you surround yourself with lies and deceptions. And I wish for you, in the future, to find someone to mourn you when you are gone. Respectfully." - Caduceus Clay

[@Jayzor92]

The smell of earth after the rain... Such a perfect word to encapsulate that magic firbolg man.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

as rain to the earth, so is he to our dumpster fire friends

[@dreamingartist9570]

Magic firbolg man is the best phrase I've heard in my life and I love you for it.

[@Geth-Who]

@@dreamingartist9570 It's that or Cow Man Bob Ross.

[@dreamingartist9570]

@@Geth-Who *yes*

[@ZenDoggie]

I thought the same thing.

[@ratscnaccs7046]

"This is great" -That good good tea-making cow man, all the time

[@theriseundaunted1690]

"this is great" - me referring to your face

[@ratscnaccs7046]

@@theriseundaunted1690 AAAAAWWW what a good heccin boi. Seriously tho, keep up the good work, your compositions are incredible.

[@tachauch14]

Caduceus Clay - the beatuy of a simple mind. the wisdom of a peaceful heart. the calm that persists through chaos. compassion without question. understanding without judgement. help for the sake of helping. let him be your guide - trust in the mothers light. for he is her champion, true and right. Also, I want to hug him.

[@nicholaselliott339]

I love the poetry of those words. Good job! To see the world as kind nice, One must hold your breath and trust the dice, For just as death would leave you alone, Then the Wildmother smiles as her lighthouse shone. From endless seas to the jungle pond, A frozen north to the blooming frond, Caduceus Clay is to walk this world, With a cup of tea and a smile unfurled.

[@aaronrodriguez4159]

Absolutely love this piece. It's so somber yet uplifting. Just like The Duce himself. Critical role should definitely hire you to do their music. For both campaigns as well as the animated specials. Each piece you let out is a testimony to the character and their journey. And CritRole would be lucky to have you.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

yooo that would be the dream right there haha. go holler at them on the twitter for me😜

[@aaronrodriguez4159]

Absolutely.

[@TheIrishloon]

The Critical Role Community is ALREADY lucky and blessed to have you, Rise. You and those close to you have to be so immensely proud of the art you have given to us.

[@TheIrishloon]

It truly is first rate, breathtaking show-level or movie-level music. It’s incredible even as standalone pieces. Your grandchildren will hear this decades from now and beam with pride “Grandpa wrote that”.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa86441]

" what ever it is, put it back. they've earned it, just...put it back."- caduceus with the clutch divine intervention

[@Madlaph]

RIIIISE RIIIIIISE, HE’S ALIVE, HE IS WELL AND NOW WE CELEBRATE

[@theriseundaunted1690]

*celebratory dance twitching*

[@tenacityxl]

theRISEundaunted LONG MAY HE REIGN!!!

[@friendlystoryphantom2043]

XT25 *I stretch my arms out to either side and begin spinning, laughing all the while, tears leaving sparkling trails down my cheeks*

[@eule2585]

@@friendlystoryphantom2043 I am going to cry right now because of that comment 🥺

[@friendlystoryphantom2043]

@@eule2585 Please be sure to grab tissues, before you do! And water, please drink water

[@willnelson9906]

this song is so fitting for caduceus, because his entire aura and feel is that feeling of "a loved one has passed away, someone you loved, but the time for grieving and mourning is over, now all you can do is cherish their memory" like, an optimistic melancholy? it's sad, but you know you're going to be ok, and that's really beautiful

[@V3xxe]

As a Critter, guitarist of a band called Petrichor AND Caddyshack being my favourite M9 member, this makes me very happy.

[@xavierforget]

A good calm cup of tea, music playing and walking through the trails in the forest. Seeing the simplicity and wonder of it all, through the eyes of a gentle giant. Am I the only one thinking that? (Listens to the music for the 3 time on loop) RISE you spark my imagination, as well as many others. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

ah man thank you so much! that honestly means so much to me. im glad you enjoyed it!

[@FlameJackstar]

"Something will be here." "What did you just do?" "I made the Earth remember him."

[@danshamalam4739]

This was really interesting to listen to in comparison to your other works . Beautiful, as always . The only way to describe the feeling this piece invokes is , being tasked with a responsibility larger than yourself . Then having to surpass all the challenges in order to achieve said goal . So in Cads case it’s his journey and the huge responsibility he has put on to himself . Save the Savelir Woods . Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful work with us !

[@theriseundaunted1690]

GECKO SO GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE AGAIN. im glad you liked it! i always love your analysis of my music! stay classy my friend

[@danshamalam4739]

theRISEundaunted Thank you !!! I love your work . Guess I’ll have to keep commenting !. I’d say keep it classy but I think keep it like your works would be better suited !

[@sethlost424]

It feels lonely, like his years spent in solitude, and yet calming, soothing, cool water rushing through his forest he's desperate to save, but strong, emotional, as if he's slightly confused on where he is, but confident it's where he's supposed to be. It's beautiful.

[@witherxd3345]

Real talk youre music is underrated a AF

[@theriseundaunted1690]

real talk..... thanks i lub you

[@Alhelir]

So vibrant and full of life, powerful and yet reminiscent, nostalgic and comforting like him and his wild mother.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Thank you so much! im so glad you like it!

[@0nyxai]

Welcome back! And with a song for my favourite character as well, bless. You inspire so many folks. Your music is full of emotion and really showcases your amazing talent. Each of your pieces move me to tears almost every time I listen they are that beautiful. I almost did my ballroom senior solo dance to Mollymauk's Theme, but the song ended up too long. Even so, I still have plans to choreograph a dance to it one day because I love it so much. And now I have this song to add to that list. Continue making amazing content, even if it takes a while the wait will always be worth it. Have a wonderful, fulfilling life Rise ❤

[@theriseundaunted1690]

oh my goodness this made my day! im so glad you enjoy my music! if you ever do a choreograph that dance PLEASE let me see!!

[@peytonmarkel8431]

YAAAAAAS! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A YEAR NOW AND IT'S FINALLY HERE! WHOOOOOOOO!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

THANKS FOR WAITING YOU'RE MY HERO

[@sammiehopkins9408]

Dude, after that Fjord lo-fi album came out, I was all like "hey, I should check that other person who makes great Critical Role music!" Like three days ago! What great timing

[@defenderbyname3484]

I adore these symphonies! You are a truly gifted, skilled, and dedicated artist

[@theriseundaunted1690]

ah thank you! that seriously means a lot to me!

[@jordangadsen1410]

Ah yeah, That's nice

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thats yeah, ah nice

[@MadameTeqi]

This is a marvel of a song. I love all the woodwinds and strings playing together. It feels like you're using underrated players of their sections (oboe or whatever that reedy wind instrument is, and the viola for strings) on purpose, because they're rare like a non-nomadic firbolg would be. And the melancholy tone of the horns coming through halfway into the song has this perfect feeling of bittersweet triumph, almost like the tea leaves breaking out from the soil above a grave. I'm writing as I listen for the first time, and my mouth is pleasantly wide open in shock all the while. I'd capped off the post and sent before the drummier part hit at the end. Holy heck, I'm in love with the music here. This kinda singlehandedly broke my burnout on critical role thanks to outside factors getting in the way. Time to pick up where I left off!

[@deKahedron]

I just woke up to my Beyond Scorched Memories alarm to see this notification.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

dawww you. you stop it you. making me feel all wonderful. ❤️️

[@deKahedron]

@@theriseundaunted1690 _giggles like a pretty blue tiefling_

[@2buildornot2build]

Yes! You're back! Don't care how long it takes you to come out with more content, I will always be patient and waiting for the next one :)

[@theriseundaunted1690]

that sounds like a challenge. 5 years until my next post it is!😜

[@2buildornot2build]

@@theriseundaunted1690 Nuuuu what have I dooone

[@nogitsune4452]

Caduceus was such a wonderful character, and this music and wonderful art fits him so well.

[@geckgeck8616]

He has arisen.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

"now tell me what mortal need my protection..."

[@Paichan13]

Gorgeous piece. So much more chill than the other themes, something that I could see myself just listening too when the world gets to be too much, too loud. And isn't that just Caduceus? He's such a steady character that just stays calm even in the tough moments. A rock among rapids. Well done in capturing his character as well as you did the others. Hope that the Holidays and New Year treats you well and lets you do more of what you love to do.

[@LordKazake443]

our savior has returned 🙌🏼

[@theriseundaunted1690]

my savior has commented

[@MagicalMedic]

Caduceus is our most wonderful lad.

[@meghanbell2771]

Simply Stunning, as always. Thank you!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

no YOU'RE stunning!

[@chasezach1277]

24 minutes ago, you released a celestial orchestra. Thank you

[@theriseundaunted1690]

1 day ago, you made my day by commenting on my video

[@davidbodor1762]

You should send this in for "Fan art of the week", it definitely deserves to be highlighted on Talks.

[@siren6182]

The name for this song as almost as cool as the song itsELF. Both are pretty dang great

[@theriseundaunted1690]

nothing fit better for our healy boi and for me personally. Glad you like it!!

[@csgamer89]

@@theriseundaunted1690 What's Petrichor? I sad boi who is confused.

[@jct2161]

@@csgamer89 It is the smell that comes when rain it is hitting the dry ground. It evokes a sense of change and renewed life.

[@HelloWorld-du6qx]

My day went good to bloody amazing!! Great piece, as always!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

and becuase of you my day just went from bloody amazing to intoxicatingly euphoric!

[@HelloWorld-du6qx]

@@theriseundaunted1690 ❤️

[@roaches.inmyeyes]

this is the nicest birthday gift i could ever have received

[@rarazalproductions519]

Happy Birthday, complete stranger on the internet! Have a wonderful day!

[@leavealoner]

happy birthday!!

[@Captain_tiberius]

I hope you have a happy birthday!

[@aelthirgray4435]

Happy Birthday, stranger! May you always roll 20!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

YO. DID YOU HAVE A GOOD BIRTHDAY???

[@OdykKayne]

Gorgeous....welcome back mate! I am always excited to see a new TheRiseUndaunted notification in my inbox!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thank you so much! for you, i will strive to cause more of those notifications!

[@OdykKayne]

@@theriseundaunted1690 Thanks muchly! Looking forward to Jester and Nott! :P

[@FireHeartFlame]

Funnily enough, I have a Silver Dragon Summoner who’s name is actually Petrichor, so this is going on my character playlist for him

[@deltaphant_]

This is so nice! I love the title too, I didn't know what it meant but after looking it up it fits so well.

[@primal1573]

I’ve been waiting for another one. Thank you! This is amazingly calming.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

be thou calminged

[@rezigggg]

this is beautiful as always, thank you

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Thank you so much!! im glad you liked it!

[@screwball69]

Wow, I was not expecting this, incredible. truly

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thank you so much! im glad you like it!

[@MythicSierra]

Yay! Another piece from TheRiseUndaunted! These are always worth waiting for. :D

[@theriseundaunted1690]

gawwww thank you so much! hope you like it!

[@deathbringerdragon170]

Rise is alive!! It's good to have you back man!! You're one of my favorite composers, I absolutely loves your songs. All of them are in my 'favorites' list. This one has got to be one of my absolute favorites from you though!! It's amazing!!!!

[@theriseundaunted1690]

oh my goodness thank you so much!! that seriously mean so much to me. im so glad you like my stuff!!

[@tannerkelley2865]

HES BACK

[@theriseundaunted1690]

TANNERS BACK

[@jimmi5121]

beautiful!

[@haley_th]

There were multiple moments here where the music brought me back to specific parts of the campaign, like seeing the nein approach his temple for the first time, to his confession to his family about eating the lily bc he couldn’t hear Melora anymore. Fantastic work❤

[@aleksanderlilleeng4061]

I see the M9 sitting in a small cozy kitchen and Cad smilingly making tea in the back while sun shines through the window.

[@Krolshi]

Wow, this is beautiful. I haven't met him yet (still on ep23), but now there's an excited anticipation judging from this. Seams like he's going to be a gentle soul, or like some old peaceful guardian

[@rowanmurray2842]

You’ll love him

[@pelily2234]

Welcome back

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thank you for the welcome good sire

[@anonymite1680]

Ah, this is great.

[@clutterbot7279]

if i wasn't dead inside, i'd probably have cried at this. absolutely beautiful

[@bearscanplay2204]

I absolutely love the theme music you make!! So awesome to have a new one to listen to

[@leavealoner]

beautiful! I like how it rises in power, higher and higher, but still stays gentle. kinda how Cadeucus is in battle; pretty damn powerful, but more focused on preventing damage, healing and saving people.

[@charlieshepard5802]

[Spoilers for C2 Ep. 140] I think, from the 4-minute marker to about the end of the piece, shall be henceforth called "Blooming Grove, Blossoming Tealeaf", or at least "Blossoming Tealeaf", if anything. Thought long and hard about it. I've come back to relisten to this piece since ep. 140 for obvious reasons, and that segment really gives me solid vibes that allude to that particular moment at the end of the ep. where Caduceus asks ever so nicely to "put it back". He nurtured the earth as a gardner would, tended to it, protected it. A gardner is worth his salt when he understands what plants require to grow and flourish, tealeaves are no exception. A seed can grow from a portion so long as the root and stem are intact. With proper care and love, a fragment can be made whole. Caduceus made sure the earth remembered him, and when he asked the earth to put it back, the earth did just that. Because the earth remembered him.

[@milesmanuse1569]

The same way Long May He Reign makes me miss Mollymauk. This song makes glad to have Caduceus around. Hello Bees...

[@hawkster5589]

Got to say this is one of the best and worth the wait!

[@brofelixthecat8233]

This makes me ecstatic. I love your music! One question: Once you’re finished with the M9, are you going to do VM, or some NPC’s from this campaign, or something else entirely?

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Great question! i am actually working on some projects with a few friends but i would absolutely love to do VM as well. i've had to really stretch my style for these themes, i think VM feels a bit more in line with my natural style so we'll see!

[@TheIrishloon]

theRISEundaunted Oh hell yeah, please VM!! Finish M9 too, but VM is a must, please!

[@lmTheBestYo]

Bro I’m so happy you’re back!! Please bring us new songs we need more ❤️❤️

[@theriseundaunted1690]

dog my legs are actually on fire rn

[@trevorcash501]

Awesome to see you’re back, dude. Wonderful piece as always! Keep it up! :)

[@theriseundaunted1690]

thanks my dude! glad you liked it!

[@Athkore]

*Divine intervention intensifies*

[@MastorWarfang3120]

Hey, I've been watching for your next song for a while so this was super awesome to log on to find! Welcome back! LOVE this theme a lot! I'll be replaying this for weeks for damn sure.

[@birdbones7869]

*gasps* youre back from the store finally with gifts. You were missed.

[@Starcraftgamer97]

I almost forgot about about these songs until this showed up in my suggestions. I suddenly remembered how much I loved the themes you made for these awesome characters and am really looking forward to Beauregard's and Jester's if you plan on making them. I have no idea what they'd even begin to sound like but you have an ear for this stuff. Creating music is your forte, mine is just an overactive imagination with no real focus. Whatever they may be, I look forward to them and your skill. Now to go to bed. Maybe I'll work more on some world building for my D&D stuff while keeping this type of music in mind. Good luck dude.

[@erikgrundy]

Good to see you back, friend, with yet another fantastic piece.

[@dragonace7211]

OOOHHH. This one may have just topped 'Long May He Reign' as my favorite The Rise Undaunted piece. UUHHHGGG THEY'RE BOTH SO GOOD. THEY'RE ALL SO GOOD.

[@HydraPoseidon]

YOU RETURNED THANK YOU... man I missed these songs

[@quintintanious1946]

HOT DIGGITY SHIT!!! This music fucken slaps, continue on my guy your pieces are in-fucken-credable. (Would be awsome if you composed for the animated show)

[@jacobbishop577]

YEEEEEEEEEES

[@theriseundaunted1690]

GAAAAAAAAAAAHHH

[@roykrzeszewski2569]

Now we need one for nott I would call it broken visage,because she want to be herself and not the goblin she's trapped in

[@DancingBlackRose]

I've only just started Campaign 2, and stumbled upon this. I don't know the character much, but this piece of music... I got shivers. It starts so soft and gave me the feeling of sadness, but then the incredibly powerful ending which is just pure happiness... Thank you for making this. It's a gorgeous piece of art

[@ffiona6661]

honestly almost brought me to tears. this song feels like, if you blink, you'll wake up at the Blooming Grove AMAZING

[@Frenchman911]

You continue to make more and more beautiful music, TheRiseUndaunted. Never stop. Please.

[@catocato88]

boy ho boy oh BOY I was NOT ready for the moment the music soared q-q those strings just rolled a critical hit with sneak attack damage against my fEELINGS, thank you

[@hawkerm8419]

Are you talking about the one at 4:22? That sudden rush of sound gave me CHILLS!

[@AmberDawn8668]

this is so gentle and thoughtful, with periods of epic goodness. it's brilliant, thank you for sharing

[@Rembutt]

Yet another goosebump inducing piece. Keep up the good work man, as always your composition is beautiful and almost makes me wish I kept at it myself!

[@ArkanCosplay]

We love your work and this one came out in a wonderful time. Always inspiring and lovely to binge on your compositions!

[@Doublemint54]

Awesome to see you pop up on my feed again, thanks for another great comp. Keep it up my dude!

[@rachelmerrill6881]

Ahhh I’m so happy. This theme is beautiful! And it suits him so well.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

gawww thank you so much! im thrilled you enjoyed it!!

[@jamiew7425]

Have been enthusiastically waiting for the next piece of music you would come out with. Let's just say I am FAR from impressed. Absolutely wonderful work here. It perfectly captures Cad's vibe, and I'm living for the slight techno "blippy" tune with the synth toward the end.

[@theriseundaunted1690]

had to read your comment several times before i realized you were pleased with the song and not angry about it:'D thank you so much im glad you liked it!

[@jamiew7425]

@@theriseundaunted1690 I see now that my wording was FOOLISH XD my apologies, friend. Again, you've made a beautiful piece of music here

[@LillyAnism]

I am glad you are back with this phenomenal piece of art. Sitting in the office with tears in my eyes at the end of this song... thank you

[@cyrilltate7065]

Absolutely awe-inspiring! Thank you for all your marvellous work, as always.

[@ebonyvoigt7257]

Aaaaah this is so serene and beautiful! Caduceus is one of my favourites of the Nein and I think you captured him beautifully in this music! Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and I hope your 2020 gets less hectic for you!

[@sherilynm9271]

Just beautiful. Thank you for this. Happy to see you creating!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@archonhutere4749]

I am so happy to see you return with more MIX pieces. This might be my favorite so far

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Ah im so glad!! thank you so much for stopping by!

[@karizma5521]

This is without a doubt, my favorite of yours yet. It sounds like what hope feels like

[@voidling666]

everything you put out gives me chills and makes me cry. from the bottom of my heart, i thank you for sharing with us your beautiful art.

[@ethanhorn6093]

You know you've done something great when someone has a 250 song playlist and this comes up and they're like "What is this?" and then I start to tab out of what I am doing but stop and go "oh yeah, this is Petrichor". Tbf though literally all of your Critical Role music is genuinely fantastic. Ballade of the Brave is my favorite but there is a reason this one is on a playlist of some of my favorite instrumental pieces.

[@Meril77]

This just blew me away! I just started crying! Thank you for sharing your amazing work with the world.

[@impiish5414]

I was stalking this channel waiting for a New Thing and it's here and I appreciate every moment of it. You did good and deserve All The Recognition.

[@CrowXIII]

Amazing as always, good to have you back. This fits the character so well

[@tristansnaer4418]

You deserve a like simply for the fantastically chosen name of the song. Petrichor. And I love how consonant the song is! It really helps relate back to how stable and calm Caduceus always is. I've approved of all your other themes, I approve of this one, and I hope to be able to approve of even more!

[@KyleKasson]

Holy SHIT! This is amazing. This is the first of your things I've heard, and I have already subbed because of it. Amazing work!

[@coldbritto]

This is beautiful, pure and simple. Your music is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing this series with us.

[@hillelmerkin8498]

So glad to see you back! This was a spectacular piece for Cadeucus

[@tahala1275]

[@theriseundaunted1690]

Thank you so much im glad you like it!!

[@LunarHuldra]

Its been so long since I got chills from music, but yours is perfect ! thank you