Ready As I'll Ever Be (VAT7K Reprise) | Varian and the Seven Kingdoms

DISCLAIMER: CREATIVE LIBERTIES WERE TAKEN WITH THE STORY.
Context: In the series finale, the gang prepares to open the Eternal Library. Donella and Cyrus make preparations to stop them. Hugo struggles with what he will have to reveal to the group.
She finally did it, she did a full ensemble song!!! This one has been a looooong time coming. For the sake of this reprise we’re going to assume that:
- Hugo has told Donella that he no longer wants to be part of her plan, but he hasn’t told the gang about his original motives yet.
- Ulla is a dangerous being of power, and Donella knows this and is trying to keep her locked in the library.
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The arrangement was replicated by ear from the original, with a few additions sprinkled in. I wanted to pull from my previous VAT7K arrangements so that instruments that were heavily featured in previous songs for these characters came back, making this a culmination of all the VAT7K songs I’ve been writing over the past year! Here are the instruments:
✯ Donella = oboe & viola (Donella’s Song & Orbit)
✯ Varian = piano & trumpet (Worlds to Discover)
✯ Hugo = snare drum & timpani (Slippery Slope)
✯ Yong = saxophone (The One Thing You Won’t Regret)
✯ Nuru = glockenspiel (Blaze a Trail)
Also, the end of the song is written in 7-part harmony… (the seventh voice is Ulla's drawing them toward the library.)
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[@YouveBeenMegged]

I just imagined the gang singing this and then Varian’s like “Anyone else getting serious deja vu right now?”

[@yourfavoritenothing3.045]

😂

[@creativluni]

Haha, me too! 😄

[@the_legion_of_darkness1764]

😂

[@Zozo_Eclipse]

Yeah and everyone else would be like I think that’s just you

[@ethanreyes2631]

I always wished that in the original song both Rapunzel and Varian sang “I’ll save my home and family” together. Because by that point they’ve created a parallel between the two by having them both make choices to defend Corona in their ways of dealing with the rocks and they’re both trying to save Arianna and Quirin.

[@creativluni]

Yeah, that would be perfect...

[@AdventureGirl-zn4wc]

I love how in the solo version created by K-TY Varian does sing that line. It fits perfectly!

[@SkyJetcom-pq3uo]

I love the comparison between where Varian was during the original and this one. In the original he was the villain, and sung the same parts as Donella, who is now the villain. It’s all just *chefs kiss*👌

[@swordquillinc.5335]

And and this time he "swears to the sun," ergo he pays homage to his kingdom and by agreed lore the last of the seven artifacts is acquired on his return to Corona. A full circle.

[@sophiacozzo8964]

Gods, if disney would make that series this would be such a good call back to Tangled!

[@Nightcore-336]

And it is a part of Varian's backstory

[@Nightcore-336]

If you wacht the sireas

[@aleashaclements541]

Yeah but with Varian being on the good side as a way to help them fight instead of the one that their fighting. A good way for my crush to make up for his mistakes is by leading a fight of his own. I support you my love. COUNT ME IN I'M READY !!!!

[@creativluni]

Yes!

[@melissaalmazan]

Hi

[@mikalamathews8065]

Disney,please make this series a reality. Excellent job in using this song as a call back to the original series.

[@Nightcore-336]

Yea

[@melissaalmazan]

Yes me to

[@GeekInSequins]

Cyrus: Hey Donella, can I have a line? Donella: Yes, but you’ll have to share with me. (Cyrus’s musical theater dreams go up in smoke.)

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

I picture Cyrus having some sort of short dialogue exchange during Donella's verse similar to "Varian" "Quiet!" in the original.

[@GeekInSequins]

@@DanielleKeikoEyer Barely related tangent: I vaguely remember someone in the comments of the Japanese dub for Ready As I’ll Ever Be said that Varian says the equivalent of “shut up” rather than “quiet” in that dub. Not sure if that’s true though. I’d have to check! EDIT: Just checked. Yup, he says “damare!”

[@mariepigen08]

"Donella..?" "Quiet!"

[@dottieprock6855]

Ready as I'll ever be sounds just as exciting! 🙂 I would love to hear Jeremy Jordan sing it as Varian again! Varian with Donella

[@ravenfire1777]

This is one of my favorite songs from Tangled the Series and the reprise is amazing! I can just picture the cast singing this

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thanks, I think it would be a fun callback!

[@ariel683]

The way my jaw dropped because I was picturing this being in the actual series if they made it and how absolutely epic this is

[@mischiefmanaged172]

Planning to animate Vat7k and I have no idea how I’ll fit all these songs in but I Will Try XD

[@Parkstep]

I love the way you made it that hugo will finally be free from donella's control. such a great notice.

[@imaymellow]

HOLYYY I NEVER KNEW THIS REPRISE WOULD WORK SO WELL I AM SO HAPPY When i'm ready i will work on a ptbr adaptation to this for sure!!

[@SnaggleBangleWIngDIngs]

Ah! This is super good :DD ur unbelievably underrated!

[@pansy_picnics]

LITERAL chills the entire time oh my god the lyrics fit perfectly and i love hearing all the different harmonies your range is incredible

[@lovelypink_2005]

Oh my god- That was GORGEOUS!! the lyrics! Your voice is beautiful and how the lyrics fits perfectly! And the instrument is just chef kiss✨ And for some reason Nusu singing the "I'll save my home and family" gives me the Shiver and somehow surprised me that the lyric stays because it fits her! Once again a wonderful song coming from you dani!💖 P.S: I am TOTALLY not creaming throughout the entire song

[@nightlex3136]

That is the best version, what I've ever heard

[@cindya.5566]

Oh my gosh Danielle thankyou so much for making this 😍. I absolutely adore the original but this version is absolutely spectacular in it's own right 💖. I also love how Varian is a hero in this version which definitely shows his character development (along with Hugo because of his moral conflict) 👍. I love how dedicated you are to your work and I'm glad you could finally release this. Thanks again for this masterpiece!🎉

[@basil6076]

SEE I KNEW ID LOVE THIS!!! THIS IS AMAZING!! AND OMG I CAN JUST SEE ULLA AT THE END SMILING SWEETLY/SINISTERLY WITH HER EYES GLOWING FOGGY GREEN LIKE IN THE AO3 STORY… AHHHH I LOVE THIS!!!💕💕💕💕

[@swordquillinc.5335]

"I pledge by the sun." Just... mmph. Amazing.

[@ghostatservice]

This is one of the greatest reprise of this song, I love it so much!!

[@inkroller9513]

It's lovely, it's beautiful. I could listen to it all day!

[@freyaemrys799]

You write amazing songs I love all of them.

[@TheMerchantThief]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! You did such a great job!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

The instrumental track for READY AS I'LL EVER BE (VAT7K REPRISE) is available on my Patreon. Thanks for choosing to support me and my work!

[@melissaalmazan]

I want it to be a show on Disney plus

[@haydensauer1700]

Omigosh ILOVE IT ready as I’ll ever be is already a banger but I loved that you made a reprise honestly I love everything you make I also really like the lyrics, the only input I would have is that the harmonies like at the beginning we’re a bit off, but I’m not sure if you were going for that or not

[@kaycartoons2444]

I can't believe it took me this long to realize donella says "I'm the villain they scorn and they curse" in reference to "I'm the bad guy thats fine"its no fault of mine".

[@aeonushuu]

THAT WAS SO.... GOOD!!! I COULD LISTEN TO THIS FOREVER

[@kateescario6677]

I love this, god like wow, i had literal shivers this is so good. Thanks for making these beautiful songs!

[@HaunaMyKiki]

Danniiii, this is incredible!!!!

[@veronicasawyer6414]

i love this sm thank you for always providing to our small fandom🙏

[@kimberlymcfarland1706]

This was exactly what I was thinking!!!! Omg this is too perfect!!!!

[@tosialapinska123]

OMG !!! 🤩🤩🤩 That was fantastic !!! 😁😁😁 You have beautiful voice !!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@fmdoodles9205]

Yessss I love it!!! You did an amazing job with this!!

[@circularmoth8177]

This is so good!! :D

[@aliciam6145]

How did I miss this?! Holy crap, you're amazing! I love this arrangement sm, got chills from the very beginning. Your new lyrics are so good, and I love all the harmonies; they really add so much to this song that was already awesome in the show, and now it's even awesome-er!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Ahh thank you so much!! So glad you like it 😊

[@marielarodriguez8428]

I have a little idea I don’t know if you will like it but I think it would be grate to do a song of: Hugo saying sorry for all he have done or donella expose Hugo to the gang about been an infiltrated

[@unoreverse4006]

That would be really cool

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

HIIOUIIiOHIII HI THIS IS JUST BEFORE THEY DO THE LIGHT TRIAL ISN’T IT???? OH MY GOD DANIIII AAAAAHHH IM SCREAMING YOU PROVIDE YOU PROVIDE

[@emillyhale7557]

Love this reprise! 😁 I have my own version in my head, but you've writing your own version beautifully.

[@SkyJetcom-pq3uo]

Not gonna lie, when I saw this I audibly gasped so loud that my mum thought something and had happened😂

[@rainbowcat3143]

IM SO LATE TO THE FANDOM BUT OHHHH WELLL- i adore this too much wifjzhahfhfb my heart-

[@aroacemusicaltheatredemon]

This is so good! I love it!

[@dagrayzone4421]

*shrieks into pillow* AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[@RheniumIodine]

OH MY GOD I AM SO HYPED

[@ninny9193]

OH MY-OMG IT'S SO GOOOOOOD AAHHH

[@tessapal]

Oh my godddddd this is amazing

[@creature_under_your_bed]

Thank you for this and for all your songs they are all amazing you're amazing thank you

[@Js._.shad0w]

I had this idea too!!! This Is amazing someone needs to animate this!

[@octo_general5086]

Amazing work 👏👏

[@Tsukino101]

That does it!! Disney needs to make it happen!!

[@mohammedismail-kn5xv]

I AM GOING TO CRY WHY IS THIS SO GOOD

[@ShapeShifterVee]

Why does this fit better than the OG TTS version?!!

[@leslieesparza3489]

Holy shit, THIS is so well done aaaaaa i felt gosbupms (i dont remember how Its write xd)

[@luluryn8498]

Goosebumps?

[@user-hf4yo5jd8h]

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[@zoeluvsnge]

HELLO?!?! THIS IS SGOOD OH MY GODDDD

[@danielaphantom9743]

Wow 🤩🤩🤩🤩. It's going to be hard to make a spanish cover of this.

[@creativluni]

Man, this is amazing! When I listen to it, I imagine a clip for it. Why is Disney so stupid?

[@Luna..Dreality]

OK WE REALLY NEED DISNEY TO MAKE THIS A SHOW

[@anacastillo9012]

I love it 😍❤😍😍😍❤❤

[@cookie_angel2366]

Ahhh ur so close to 1k subscribers congrats in advance✌️✌️

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thanks!!!

[@VarianWaCa]

Wow this ist awesome🥰

[@Melberry53]

THIS IS AMAZING FJDJFKDKSKDKDK

[@Varians_Alchemy]

THIS IS SICK!

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thanks!

[@dusty_1624]

aaaarghh this song fits them so well!!! Your voice is amazing and the lyrics are so well written!!! Keep it up!!!! 😄😄❤❤

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-hf4yo5jd8h]

Это так похоже и не похоже на оригинал, что идеально подошло бы для 7К. Как бы песня самостоятельная, но является отличной отсылкой😊

[@cursedstarflight]

"ready as i'll never be"

[@lovelypink_2005]

FIRST!!!

[@Tsukino101]

I want some animatics done with these. Your songs are ideal songs for vat7k

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Thanks, that's the dream!!

[@lunar_nocturne1868]

*Insert Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo*

[@LitaliCat]

When they sang the song "thourgh it all" in season 3 l was like, it would have been SO GOOD if they had a "ready as i'll ever be" reprise here inseded because "thourgh it all" is not such a good song

[@DanielleKeikoEyer]

Big agree!!

[@LitaliCat]

@@DanielleKeikoEyer maybe you can do it?😅😅😗🙃

[@jamieholmes4751]

A