Aviators - The Rot (Elden Ring Song | Symphonic Rock)

[@Rararahul1313]

I like how you captured something that other videos about Malenia as a character don't. Everyone focus on the tragedy that Scarlet Rot is for her, and it is cool that you didn't miss how strong and quite cool of a character she is. A swordwoman able to heal from her will alone, and a legend in combat. Really cool that you gave her an hommage like that :D

[@stevenlambert5517]

I've never played Elden Ring or really any Dark Souls like games before, but this song somehow reminds me of my dad. He has a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. He has only been diagnosed officially for about 2 months, but he's nearing the end now. Im currently sitting next to him at the hospice center listening to this song. He's been fighting the best he can, but I still know that his end is soon. I'm gonna miss him, but i'm glad i was able to find this song anyway.

[@racosen3204]

I wish the best for you and your family. Hope you are ok.

[@thedarkestlink8973]

"So as a river flows, Ill move along" I love this line! Its not only a clever reference to her most infamous ability, the dreaded 'Waterfowl dance', but I believe a reference to her teacher, who taught her that move and was actually the one who originally sealed away the Outer God of Rot. If it is, Very well done!

[@sekira4516]

I also see it as a statement that she will not grow stagnant even as the Rot eats away at her. She will flow freely onward like water, carrying her teacher's will with her in defiance of the very Outer God she's being consumed by. the Scarlet Rot represents stagnation and decay before rebirth, hence why there's so much reference to flowing water in regards to opposition towards the Rot, it is the exact antithesis of the Rot.

[@patyczek-xo3nr]

Its also a reference to the fact that scarlet rot thrives in still waters which is presented in caelid so this line also signifies her defiance towards the rot

[@impracticalnuke]

Damn, that pained background vocal in the chorus really sells what Malenia is: a warrior forever in pain, yet tied to the promise she holds to Miquella.

[@mirnalrana4776]

Did not expect this beat! Feels like a tango which fits Malania’s fight. Amazing work!

[@Noooooone]

I wish there were fast fighting scenes for the chorus in the video. Just immediately gives you that mental image of a quick dance-like duel.

[@__8120]

Reminds me of godhunter

[@elijahhayter3026]

@@__8120but with 5% more Spanish guitar.

[@Bloodshot199]

Feels more like a swing not quite tango

[@darkteammember1animates866]

Fnaf song? Pls

[@wallyfraser1]

I love how fast-paced this song is. Coming from someone who uses straight swords most of the time, this feels like a fight to the finish. Also, RIP Millicent, another waifu of Rot.

[@itscznben8728]

who’s the other one?

[@itscznben8728]

except this one isn’t killed by scarlet rot, but by the player character

[@eternalsummer8409]

Melenia had to get the song out before lmsh is summoned again

[@lord-of-the-shinobi-world]

What is the story of Elden Ring mainly about?

[@DKMperor]

@@lord-of-the-shinobi-world Becoming god's boytoy (elden lord)

[@guyingrey]

An aviators upload is a great way to start the day

[@walmartshoppingcart9648]

Yup

[@zafyrus4241]

And a great way to end it too!

[@bellingtoned]

for me its a great way to end it

[@DestinyCrafter]

Not at all what I expected (something very somber and sad), but very good! I'm actually glad you took the angle of overcoming and perseverance, instead of doom and gloom. 🙌🏻

[@codename1176]

I like the reference to miqula

[@kamic136]

This song goes so hard, I had it on repeat last night and played it several times today! So glad I can listen to it even more with a visual! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@marcusmurrietta-qk8ri]

😂3❤😂😂😂b😅😅1hd5😢 b9s hi ma

[@sergejdoll611]

I like the beat aswell. But the visuals I've would have chosen the "blue dancer" as character representation. Still good music 💪👍👍

[@toastystudios167]

"And so it is said, Aviators would tell the tale once more. From the Darkened Lands of a Fading Flame, to the Deepest pits of a Rotten Flower." Great work here, always love another song!

[@itscznben8728]

what’s this a reference to?

[@severalcakes3267]

Here’s how Malenia’s healing works: it’s not a power from her divine heritage, her Great Rune, or the Rot. It’s pure willpower, built up over a lifetime of training and resisting her curse, even as it eats her alive. Each strike that lands true reinvigorates her and propels her into the next, and the next, until her opponent is another corpse piled at the foot of her and Miquella’s dreams. Malenia is someone who has spent her entire life suffering, but still *absolutely refuses* to give in and die. This is that woman’s theme song.

[@spirit3487]

wow

[@TheUmbralCorvid]

It's not her willpower though. It's her sword technique, learned from the warrior who sealed away the Rot God. She heals with each attack because the flowing waters style is a direct reversal of the stagnant rot within.

[@ricardorocha5420]

​@@TheUmbralCorvid Where is that information in the game, please? ☺️ Sometimes I don't know if I get this from the game or something else.

[@paracame8162]

​@@ricardorocha5420 "Just as still waters turn foul, stagnation leads to decay. Warriors must remain ever drifting." -blue cloth set "The dancer in blue represents a fairy, who in legend bestowed a flowing sword upon a blind swordsman. Blade in hand, the swordsman sealed away an ancient god - a god that was Rot itself." -blue dancer charm "Legends speak of a master of the sword garbed in blue, and his curved blade that was patterned after flowing water." -flowing curved sword finally, we can see the Ainsel River, which is near the Lake of Rot but has yet to be affected all this time. Keep in mind that the lake of rot has existed since the days of the Uhl and Uld dynasties only a lake is rotten but a river stays pure. flowing water combats stagnation just like the swordsman with flowing swordsmanship combatted the god of rot

[@cantaro5958]

Pretty sure its the great rune. After all, thats what the great rune works on us to an extent.

[@trainman5675]

The dlc makes this even sadder. She wishes her brothers victory...but is unaware of how much hed lost himself without her or godwyn

[@ricardorocha5420]

But let's remember Romina. "It is rot time, baby!" The world needs a true death, a death by rot might be the way so it will reborn anew, truly. Malenia is pure tenacity, she will be what those lands need: a goddess: Malenia, the not eternal.

[@trainman5675]

@ricardorocha5420 who knows. But malenia has fought the rot. And romina embraced it leading to the different results...and rot comes from stagnation

[@ricardorocha5420]

@@trainman5675 isn't the golden order the stagnation in ER? With a world without death and the same guys in control of everything; on the other side, there is rot, something that could change everything, it keeps the flow. From rot, life. I like to think that: Ranni send away the greater will back to the abyss. And in the lands between... And with her entirely family gone, Malenia could find her own way, something in-between "goddess" and "Malenia". To rot everything, to reborn anew, truly.

[@trainman5675]

@ricardorocha5420 different forms of stagnation. The gods order is the biggest issue. Made with bad roots. It stagnated in the wrong places and progressed in the wrong as well. But without the gods beholden to higher powers..it could change...weather it'd. Bathed in gold or stars.

[@ns7495]

​@@trainman5675 Aint it in nature of humans beliving in gods and order itself, to stagnate, tho? As an omnipotent, or close enogh being to be seen that way, would be seen as defination of perfection. Ideologically/law wise, its the imperfect, that encourages people to question its thesis, whit countertheises, thus leading to an evolving state in world, while ideology/law backed by might of an omnipotent being, would be absolute, as people wouldent nessesaerarly care about validity, behind might upholding order, but accept the order based on its immutability. As for scientific research, it encourages the questions ”why” and ”how”, biggest target for them being understanding god itself, but realistically once you can explain god, beyond dogma, it loses its state as something beyond us, as we can comprehend its power, limits and at that point a way to emmulate them, leading to world where gods ideas, backed by absolute might, are seen as backed by might thats possible for us to achive and thus no longer absolute. So it would be in best intrest of god to keep its followers stagnent, after all purpose of a child is to surpass the parent and even if it takes generations, once it does happen: child becomes the new standard for saying how things are from than on. Also for game genre about challenging anything from first prison guards, to gods and state of the world itself, as just a man (refering to whole of mankind, which indevidual, would be member of), relying on beings outside ourselfs to fix world around us, goes against core message, of suceeding trough persevierence, no?

[@johnnyd.1004]

Never thought a Malenia song could sound so upbeat and groovy, but that is largely because of her first phase music being bad lofi beats to sleep to. Instead, you gave us something that I'd love to dance a nice foxtrot to. Also, the falsetto on the bridge was immaculate.

[@AdaM7m7a]

Her theme conveys calm and self-confidence with sadness and longing.

[@po-tater0076]

Man, this song is good. I have been sitting listening to this song on repeat for 4 hours and 24 minutes now, and still going

[@Amaiguri]

This is unironically one of your best songs ever. I love this so much. 10000/10. Will listen again

[@ThomasKingGaming]

Man, even after listening to Halfwolf so many times this song still manages to blow me away. One of my favorites from Halfwolf and in general! I adore the double layering on the vocals and the tango-esque tempo to it

[@obamaprism4168]

This song reminds me so much of sekiro/ his sekiro song. All the talk of rot (dragon rot), “I am changed but free and it strengthens me” like how sekiro has the divine heirs blood and the general feeling of determination feels like this could be spiritual successor to undying. Love this song already and the rest of the album!

[@masonjohnson4310]

I'm pretty confident that Malenia was probably reskinned and repurposed from Sekiro anyway. I think she was probably meant to be Tomoe originally. After all, prosthetics, a rot, and a Katana? That's pretty Sekiro-like. The Scarlet Aeonia also looks just a bit like an unfurling lotus, which is significant in Buddhism, a major theme in Sekiro as well. Additionally, she even moves like a Sekiro boss a bit. Her walk is reminiscent of Isshin, and her Waterfowl dance is litterally in Sekiro. Spiral Cloud Passage specifically I think.

[@ivanchaki372]

@@masonjohnson4310 Malenia was written before Sekiro though.

[@sawtelevision]

Aviators has made some great projects over the years, but Halfwolf has got to be his best to date. 💜

[@ProtestantSamurai53]

That one had me in tears 😢

[@literallyfemboi]

I personally prefer Black Roses and Slasher

[@Riccarcoaprile1003]

In my hopinion fading light Is unreachable

[@Tank-2410]

Modern Mythology is one of my favs but Halfwolf is definitely up there

[@sawtelevision]

@@Tank-2410 Most definitely, Modern Mythology is also brilliant! 🤝

[@broccoli7817]

“I will thrive consumed, like a midnight bloom into the dawn.” That was the most poetical line in this song and I love it.

[@abysstracker]

One of my favorite songs from halfwolf, so glad it got a lyric video

[@1523.M]

This is really good. I hope there's a video for Wings.

[@abysstracker]

@@1523.M Yeah, I hope it comes out soon

[@MariWasTaken]

This is definitely one of my favorites from Halfwolf! Now it’s time for me to memorize the lyrics!

[@Guydude777]

What an absolute jam. Completely blindsided in the most delightful of ways by how hard this song goes.

[@Alice-nq4kw]

I adore this and Halfwolf, and of course the rest of the Album as a whole! Thank you for all this work, I hope you’re enjoying making these works as much as we enjoy listening to them

[@paragon8304]

Beautiful as usual, always makes my day better to see that Aviators upload notification.

[@KaldwinUnderscore]

I cannot express how perfect the timing of this video was, I started playing a Paladin themed after a Cleanrot Knight with a homebrewed Oath of Rot subclass right as this was uploaded. This is now Malika Heathe's character theme

[@GrahamChapman]

If you want a contender for a second character theme, I recommend Miracle of Sound's "Purest Gold." Though maybe it's not quite as applicable to Malika as this track is? 😅

[@serenity8839]

2:32 that shot is beautifully done holy!

[@abreebee]

I can’t even tell you how much excitement I feel when I see a new song from Aviators-I immediately ran to grab my headphones so I can properly appreciate it ❤

[@TheDandyMan1550]

Always a good day when Aviators uploads

[@hydrodyne6264]

I love and hate that I can't stop listening to it. The rhythm and everything about this has me groovin nonstop. Banger album homes

[@tobleroney]

I like how the song makes a reference to Malenia moving as a river, which is a reference to her combat style. Which means to express how a flowing water is pure of bugs, parasites and stagnant rot. And thus her moving like flowing water in combat helps her keep the rot at bay! Aviators knows his lore! (Or it could just reference the waterfowl dance idk, still a great song.)

[@lukassiqueira314]

Flowing water is in no way free of any of that. Always boil it first.

[@giacomorinaldi8803]

@@lukassiqueira314 In shintoism, flowing water is the metaphorical polar opposite of stagnation, which brings forth spiritual impurity. All Souls games take that concept... very literally

[@QueenSheo]

So glad this got a music video. Gotta be my favourite from this album by far.

[@somebodyelsesproblem]

i have never played Elden Ring before, but my brother has told me about it a lot, and showed me this song, and i think its really cool that as the song continues, it kind of sounds like it's saying "the dawn, the dawn, Radahn" seeing as she used her Scarlet Aeonia for the first time to win her fight with Radahn

[@The_Navagator_Trace_Rifle]

I love avaitors so much not just because i love the music but because i feel genuinely HONORED to listen to it. Great job yet again!

[@TyrantsRemedy]

This sounds so incredible,Malenia was such a fun boss fight although Morgott is still my favourite

[@GroovusGoonicus-nb5op]

There's epic encounters for every soul. The atmosphere and build up of the Radahn battle (and stumbling there way too early) will always stick with me

[@__8120]

Same. It felt like a true test of everything we had learned up to that point. It really felt Margit but he's not fuckin around anymore and now he wants you dead

[@sheepbeeps3369]

Margott needs his own song too. We may have kicked his ass, and he might've been deceived. But bro fought his way up from a sewer prison to being able to beat down all the other demigods and rule the capitol in some small glory.

[@juliandiazparrondo5389]

I still belive in radagon supremacy, only problem is elden shit

[@MANNY100123]

Always awesome to see you pop up on my feed! I always know I'm in for something amazing!!!

[@nobodishere]

This song is absolutely amazing, I loved it in the album, i love it here! Idk how you pull off these songs, but they're always bangers!

[@ch-animatestudios]

This song is what convinced me that I need to play Elden Ring

[@jordanzoaretz]

This feels more than just a coincidence because i am struggling with malenia rn But its still an amazing song

[@Gaetano2005]

we're with you in your struggle, ye tarnished

[@guyingrey]

Look for the one that solos her

[@Rose_The_Seraph]

May you have the strength to overcome your challenges, tarnished

[@jordanzoaretz]

@@Shouroboros unfortunatly im on ps and also dont have ps+ but thank you anyway

[@GroovusGoonicus-nb5op]

True glory is a solitary path, rise and rise again ye tarnished

[@LordOfTheObvious]

Probably only music maker that is consistently satisfying to listen too.

[@thegamingnerd300]

This is really good I've had enjoyed enough of your albums that I would listen on repeat keep up the good work Aviators 🎉

[@eviltoad746]

At first I was unsure about this song for Malenia. I had expected something much darker, but the more I listen to it the more I absolutely love it, and I love the take of perseverence rather than slow demise

[@wilderneyes]

21 minutes after upload is the soonest I've managed to catch one of your video releases, and from the sound of the first few notes I knew I was in for something great and was NOT disappointed. I'm absolutely loving the sound you bring with this one, it reminds me of some of your more acoustic releases, but still with that distinct Aviators rock sound I've fallen in love with. A new Elden Ring song was an unexpectedly wonderful start to my day and I'm so excited to see what you put out next! Keep up the amazing work ❤

[@K4n4shtoki]

Once again, I'm surprise for each new release with music genre that you bring up to life with nice lyrics. You made them in symbiose, like they are made to be together. I can see you are very versatile with music and composition, every album, every single do not looks like the same, cannot be bored of you.

[@ToasterCorgiGaming]

Listening to this for the first time... The opening reminded me of "Immortal", but then the sound of what several are saying is like Tango definitely threw me off and I wasn't big on it, but then the part at 1:15 had me sold and listening on loop. I love the vocal sync up at "The Poison and a Creed", gives me chills every time. Aviators y'all are freaking legends! Keep up the awesome Music!!!

[@palladian2289]

Dude I was just listening to this one last night, It kicks so much ass. Avi, if you take anything from the feedback of this particular song, let it be that *layering* your voice in this piece is one of the best things you could have done with it, and I really hope to see that aspect in more of your songs!

[@flamelash1283]

Aviators really making the best souls song just cause they want to ☠️ This gave me and still gives me earworms for days on end. Keep it up!

[@JulieKasprik]

The coolest thing ever is having memorized the lyrics of your songs even before you oficially released it hahah XD I love how you mix rock and tango sometimes! You're the bestttttt 🖤

[@sildurai8287]

Fascinating, the ever changing volume of the voices. And the alternating between the different voices. I quite like it.

[@jeffhunter12]

So much more upbeat than i was expecting! its great.

[@the97thsurvivor46]

this has to be one of the most hopeful hopeless songs I've heard... Well done.

[@TaosoftheVoid]

Fantastic song! Gonna be humming this all week! Really grasped the fun of fighting the Blade of Miquella

[@Clucky117]

I gotta say, between 'Stay Dead' and now this? I love how groovy you've been! It is just such a bop to listen to, a real treat. So many years since I first found your music and you are still going strong, absolutely loving it!

[@KaijuLock]

i still cant belive how well this turned out it is amazing

[@Sessan]

This is such an insane banger. God I love it, I think this is your best so far.

[@FlexxibleFree]

I love the vocal layering on the chorus! And the lyrics are awesome as expected!

[@necronus4186]

I love how unexpected the instrumental comes after hearing the beginning and knowing on what's it about, I'm still curious how you thought of that as a perfect song for Malenia. I also love how in the game you're dressed as Blaidd going with the whole Halfwolf album theme.

[@0megasight]

Holy shit, this is the earliest I’ve been to a new aviators upload in years!

[@gamerev1018]

Honestly this song is amazing. When listening to it by it self it sound so uplifting and girlboss (to barrow what that guy said on steam) but when listened to with full lyrics it seems pained. Less a “I make my stand” and more “ I have no where else to stand” which I’m not sure is what you where going for but I love it! Can’t wait to hear what you come up with in the future.

[@resep1234]

I think you hear mostly what resonates with you For me, I hear the endless doubt about the rot, the parasite, the infection, your fabricated hope, you are growing strong but to what end, still trying clinge to something that you no longer know, hoping it will bide time until salvation or the end

[@Dadwar_Real]

another banger by aviator, they keep getting better

[@plaguemarine1111]

Awesome as always guys, thank you for existing

[@korosek.1054]

I am a big fan of your work and this is my favorite of your songs. I've been listening to it on repeat since the day it released and I am still not bored of it 😂

[@BaronofSouls]

Lets gooo, the rot video is finally here, this is awesome I cant wait to see the rest of this awesome album on youtube

[@ABluSkittle]

I love how this song turned out!

[@omnipotentpumpkin9755]

Man you're absolutely killing it with your music right now! On fiiiiiiiiiire!

[@Таня-щ3щ9ш]

Aviators - самый любимый проект. Даже не знаю, что бы я слушала. Спасибо за вдохновение!

[@soundrogue4472]

Crazy to see how you went from MLP to this; also youtube FINALLY put this in my recommended! I have to use my music playlist to even see your new stuff now a days.

[@samoliver2404]

holy.... shivers all the way through... this is such a good song. the beat was a surprise but it *fit* really well. thanks for making my hair stand on end!

[@0thecrafterz0]

So sad this isnt on Apple Music yet!! i listen to this song almost every week its enchanting and so damn catchy!!!!!

[@cheezy805]

I bought the album the day it came out, but here I am watching the video anyway because your music videos are always great

[@TalionWolfe]

Been listening on Spotify and thought this song was good now getting to hear and and seeing the Malania fight alongside it makes it even better. Great work as always Aviator. Been loving the recent album 🔥💜

[@Flamus_12_]

Always a good day when aviators release a song

[@TehBakerye]

haven't even listened to it fully but already know it's gonna be yet another banger

[@mizarluke]

I have no idea why this song goes so hard but it does. The, "a poison and a creed," and, "as the infection grows," lines are so well delivered.

[@lukelcs8934]

It's always a wonderful day when Aviators uploads! I saw this in my feed and immediately went "Hell yeah!" I was not disappointed! Also, there's a story I have in my head that really fits this song as well, which is always nice (unrelated to elden ring) A lot of your songs have really fit or inspired my own ideas. And also some parts of my life as well. There's something really special about your music and I love it! So, if you see this, thankyou. ^.^

[@Aetius_of_Astora]

This is one of those songs that is just the right vibe for listening to while drawing.

[@vaasmontenegro5138]

At 4:35 it sounds like she is saying Radahn don't know if that was intentional but still cool

[@AnimatronicBadgerlord]

I listened to your songs during my entire playthrough of Elden Ring, they helped keep me calm when the game wanted me to be angry. Only fitting that there be more songs about the game to play for another playthrough soon! I will be putting this on loop for this fight... cause let's be honest it's gonna be a rough one ;). I love the tempo, it's so upbeat for something so dark. Love it!

[@TheLastRockstarsFanArchive]

I've listened to this non-stop since the album came out. It's so much fun!

[@benmushak3381]

This is so good! It fits her so well! Now I need a lady maria song

[@lugaro5731]

Already one of my favorite song you have maded... Halfwolf, Falling Stars. Song of the Abyss is my favorite sins four years. I hope soon you will make a song about Radagon and the Elden Beast !

[@ZaneBrobst]

This is amazing! Good work as always Aviators!

[@diegollorente1137]

LESGOOOOOOOOOOO, Now I know what I will be hearing non-stop for the next days

[@horacevonbergamot5093]

YOU WILL WITNESS TRUE ROCK!

[@leonidjakobson441]

I love the juxtaposition of the song's mood to the theme. You've struck something right

[@tagman9174]

LETS GOO my favorite song on the new album!

[@Shouroboros]

More Elden Ring / Soulsborne music? Beautiful as always!

[@wags7993]

Why does every song you upload slap so damn hard???

[@DRDoctor4729]

IDK how you do but every time you release a new song I always think “there’s no way he’ll top this” and every time you prove me wrong. Keep up the good work

[@GnollishGyurza]

This is so beautiful, I just can't stop to listening this song💖

[@leonardgodina]

Omg!! The Rot this song out of the whole album was a different take and it was good just like Heroes in hellfire oh and love the music video 🎵 ❤

[@samurexatlas7373]

AS THE SUNSET, DEATH FLOWS SCARLET! ROT THE LIVING AND CURSE THE DEAD!

[@Eddison33]

I absolutely love the lyrics! The beat and the mood are kind of... unexpected

[@Luinta]

So we finally get the Elden Ring Anime Opening I never knew I wanted ! Absolutely fire ^__^

[@avsa4394]

What a wonderful surprise. Thank you!

[@kain4726]

This was my most played 2024 😂😂❤️ honestly fair, my feel good song

[@avsnach0250]

Awesome, as always 🔥

[@Bjordhun]

I LOVE youre music! Man, ur a legend! The man, the myth, the legend!

[@Nhirkoo]

You always deliver. I love your songs :)

[@Punisher_Raider5447]

This was absolutely amazing great job 👏

[@isaacgraff8288]

Such a fun song. Well done Aviators.