The Underworld - EPIC: The Musical (Animatic)

i didnt spend way too much time on this whaaat

[@TheOriginalItsCake]

Haha, the ghost look like sperm

[@theearteest06]

I KNEW IT

[@Emperorchoochoo]

🥛

[@drawingdoritu]

@@Emperorchoochoo😨

[@fern_8729]

I was crying when I read this, now I don't know how to continue with my day

[@Possum_Milk]

The shared form of birth and death. Life's only absolutes.

[@memesnahgee5259]

The fuckin breakdown at “I took too long…” killed me man

[@edgbarra]

It hits hard. Not only he lost so many men. Even if he comes back now, everything is changed

[@deadeye4047]

As of writing this, I'm at work, I almost cried in front of everyone.

[@AlliCaylo]

I legit broke down

[@ToasterToastMan]

I always think of me dad…nahh…it always gets me…

[@joncooke158]

And you think of how Agamemnon had to threaten to kill Telemachus and Penelope to get Odysseus to leave in the first place.

[@maeflower25-x3s]

Odysseus's realization at "I took too long" was devastating well done 😭😭😭

[@BrokenDread]

Oh yeah. That shook me. It actually hit me really fucking hard When Odysseus's mom started singing, I damn near started crying. When a song can do THAT is when Jorge and the rest of the Epic cast deserves a grammy.

[@SPADE_ISHERE]

​@@BrokenDreadsame

[@Jaydawgg1420]

Jorge when he saw people lose their mental state from the I took too long: 😈 just as I planned

[@ToasterToastMan]

I always think of my dad….gets me every time…

[@joncooke158]

Hurts worse when you think of illiad and how hard Odysseus tried to not leave at all.

[@vismaykedilaya1318]

"I took to long" man that realization hit SO hard. how he's just broken and even in death, she's still trying to comfort him. absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[@audreynwa]

Real❤

[@laezin2442]

Oh you NAILED the part transition between the Infant to Polites to his Mom. omg. Anticleas part especially made me tear up

[@theearteest06]

first like.. 10 times I heard the song I was on the verge of a breakdown at her part 😭😭

[@itzmitzy283]

@@theearteest06girl I almost had a breakdown from listening to this song at 2 am

[@lemur_official]

​@@theearteest06OK SO I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE

[@theearteest06]

@@lemur_official nope 👹

[@aminaaldirani4794]

​@@itzmitzy283I DID HAVE A BREAKDOWN IM SOBBING 😭😭😭

[@unknownchicken2284]

Fucking love the visual of the dead men forming the cylops along with its eye being a swirling vortex of them?!?? Goated.

[@oliyuprimizhu1326]

don't you mean... sheeped?

[@SamiDoesStuff]

..

[@Parami-dh8qy]

Odysseus looked so happy when he saw Polites 😭😭😭😭

[@legitlyspelunking]

And then so heartbroken when he vanished 😭💔

[@Gojoispookie356]

Penelope: Odysseus my love you have finally returned Polities: uhm about that

[@docrofreborn7497]

He saw him at peace

[@tumblingartist]

IKR?? Odysseus turning with hopeful tears in his eyes 🥺🥺🥺

[@Miwudti]

I was crying 😭

[@Jashter21]

This might be my favorite Underworld Animatic because it nails the vocal transition from "Bye mom." To "ALLL I HEAR ARE SCREAAAMS!" perfectly capturing Odysseus bellowing his sorrow and frustration out into the River Styx

[@SEBithehiper945]

Styx be like: Man I feel sorry for this guy

[@DilutedH2SO4]

THE SHEEP SHOULDVE GOTTEN A VERSE‼️‼️

[@theearteest06]

REALEST THING IVE HEARD ALL DAY 🗣️

[@donutsarecute5209]

FR FR 🗣🔥🐑

[@ReedDaOG]

ONG

[@NoBloons]

"Beep beep, I'm a sheep"

[@donutsarecute5209]

@@NoBloons 🔥

[@arrechera-lover]

The "Mom?..." part always makes me teary eyed 😭

[@KC-xg7gs]

... anyone else struck by just how amazing chill Hades is with allowing the crew to just come on into the underworld and then leave with somewhat little hassle?

[@cthonisprincess4011]

He tends to do it a lot in the mythology. It's great :D

[@awildnoviceappears]

Hades was just vibing with the music lmao Hades: Yo, Cerberus, you hear that? It's a banger! Cerberus: **woof x3**

[@lijahsampson6979]

Brother rivalry, perhaps?

[@dakotahhutchins6370]

If they were putting on a whole as musical performance with the type of acoustics you only get in the Underworld then I'd be chill too

[@Brit_heartless1]

Think he feel sorry for Odi seeing all those memories he's going to have to face all the men that died under him ,the baby polites and his mom omg😢😢😢

[@diddykitty746]

I really appreciate the way you animated "I took too long." It's a realization. It's an admission. It's suddenly being aware that you weren't there and life ran its course, and there's no making it up anymore because. She's gone. And she died thinking of you, while your mind was hundreds of miles away in the war you were fighting in. You never think it can happen, never question your loved one's mortality until something happens to make you do so. Odysseus is hit hard and it shows. Thank you.

[@tishellefrancois7840]

The first animator that added the infant and I love it so much chills

[@Gearcubing]

0:39 the old trick of not wanting to draw the second eye classic

[@CommissarMitch]

It also works with the very ruffy hair

[@Bahlimonyt]

9 minutes and you’re already one of the top results when searching the underworld animatics hope this blows up soon it looks really good and envisions the song nicely

[@theearteest06]

Thank you!! ❤❤

[@ToasterToastMan]

Wish come true my friend

[@jakesplayzzz4844]

I was holding my tears when I saw polites and then when his mom showed up I just let it all out, this part of the musical series literally shattered me into million pieces

[@Pheebasaur182]

Your rendition of the spirits just being like memories (that's the vibe I get at least) is SO heartbreaking because it's not even like it's them there talking to ody it's just him watching as those memories float by. Also the part where ody's mom is just looking at the portrait of him is so heartbreaking I cannot. Edit: I also just want to say this is the first Underworld animatic that gave me chills and almost made me full on cry 😭

[@theearteest06]

TY!! 😭 they are supposed to be more memories! I'm so glad u were able to pick up on it!!

[@thatchanneleva4095]

Gosh the emotional breakdown and the final hug from his mom is just beautiful brb I'm gonna cry 😭

[@munkirtokage4816]

3:34 This part made me want to call my mom but its 3am

[@0Hannah-Banana0]

Oof

[@gigi2820]

OMG HOW DID I NOT WATCH THIS BEFORE WHAAAAAAAAT THIS LOOKS AWESOME I'M ACTUALLY SO HYPED

[@theearteest06]

OMG... COMING FROM U GIGI....THAT MEANS THE WORLD ToT

[@microwavedsal4299]

AUAUUUGH MY HEART The way you animated the entire scene with his mom... I'm downed... go on without me-

[@theearteest06]

NO MAN LEFT BEHIND 🫡

[@Alexyoutubesucks]

@@theearteest06 Elpenor:🙁🙁🙁

[@legitlyspelunking]

The way his mom's spirit floated around him so tenderly broke the dam and got me sobbing 😭

[@ellemao7232]

Drawing the souls like floating memories rather than being there in person makes the whole thing even more emotional for me. Odysseus is forced to remember his friend and his mother, while they didn't even notice Oysseus. It's like they dream peacefully while Odyseus is reminded that he will never be able to say goodbye to them again. -In every other version it felt like he had at least one last chance to say goodbye in the underworld, which made their death less meaningful to me

[@almostnw155]

This was amazing. Odysseus looks so vulnerable I love the angst. Adding a memory of his younger self with his mom made that part hit even harder.

[@NordemRay]

You absolutely NAILED 3:45 ! I was kinda worried it'd be anti-climactic, since its hard to make a such a monumental climax to the song, but the expression and everything was perfect. Great animatic!

[@stormbreaker_101]

this was the first animatic of Underworld that brought tears to my eyes OH MY GD.....

[@manepetroni]

2:02 I'm fine! Totally fine. I don't know why it's coming out all loud and squeaky, 'cause really, (deep voice) I'm fine.

[@ahmadadam4010]

NO, I'M NOT FINE 😭

[@Dieghosty]

Seeing Anticlea's part on Mother's Day is another level 😭

[@TheBasikShow]

This is amazing! I’ve seen a lot of Underworld animatics but yours is my favorite so far. Odie’s face when he saw Polites 😭

[@nicR1302]

I really love how you showed that Odysseus and his men have aged because of how long they've been out at sea!! No one really shows that in their animations, i mean it took him like 20 years to get back home and he still looks young? Unrealistic lol but you did an amazing job!!!!

[@suziegonzalez2261]

The look of realization at 3:09 kills me 😭

[@madrone33]

First 💛 I love the portal into the Underworld! And the way he smiled when he saw Polites nooo

[@theearteest06]

Hehe thought I'd switch up from the upside down portal, even though it's super sick

[@BerryCakes14]

1:07 The tear is such a cool idea I love it and it fits so well with this. This animatic is amazing

[@fatesskibidigyatt]

3:45 SOUNDED SO HEAVENLY??

[@alexyzherrera6293]

This animatic was basically how I imagined this song already. Esspecially with thr part with his mom, you did an amazing job! Keep up the amazing work!

[@kameronives587]

That one segment makes me want to go hug my mom

[@theearteest06]

Same here...

[@TheDigimon]

Having never cried at a song, movie, or book before, i was thoroughly surprised when i did for the first time, its such a good song! And also so sad at the same time, i couldnt REALLY watch the animation as i was doing some chores while listening, but they really helped elevate it still, which says a lot

[@kamillajohnson8953]

Dude, you made this so more emotional than the actual song, i almost cried my eyes out, congrats on portraying that emotion so beautifully!

[@an_absolute_nerd6844]

That's a tail on Tiresias based on the mouse story at 0:14 right? Ough i love Tiresias' many backstory myths

[@SIMPLY_GJ]

OMG I DIDNT NOTICE THAT!!! ✨️✨️✨️

[@niydfass1060]

oh shit theres a mosue story with tiresias? fascinating!

[@matthewflugstad8023]

I know the zeus and hera story what is the mouse story

[@anironsidh]

I keep watching these and it still makes me sad when polites and his mom show up 😭

[@JulesD-sz9kk]

Dude... I literally cried when polities came up and then when his mom came... omg that was beautiful you did such an amazing job that was wonderful to watch the best one ive seen yet 🥺🥲

[@AceRichards-ep9sl]

I’m crying at the mom part😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 2:36

[@rainegabriola9315]

Me too😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@emmawessa2102]

are you kidding me??? the transitions!! the baby!! whaaat??? ok excuse me while I leave it on loop for a couple of hours... you owe us some drawings of happy ody after this btw

[@theearteest06]

NEVER 👹

[@Paytoon42]

3:40 the transition here gives me chills every time

[@kjw632]

This made me cry just as much as I did when I listened to the song for the first time, the best animatic I've seen for this song!!! So many details that bring everything together, your skills are incredible!

[@kjw632]

Oh, also, drawing Odysseus as a child was plain cruel, my heart was already aching 🥲

[@mattsheng]

I’m not going to lie, animatic or not, I actually start crying when Polities’s part is sung 😭

[@user-cc9kx8tw6t]

God no matter what, the part with Odysseus's mother always breaks me. Its already super sad with the "Waiting" but the "I took too long" part is what always gets me.

[@NetKet]

This animatic broke my heart and put the pieces in a woodchipper and then got those pieces and doused them in oil and then cooked them until they were charred pieces of ash and then scattered them over an ocean of my tears

[@serenac.7192]

The Devil works hard but animators work harder 😭 thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@wxlfii3479]

here to acknowledge this masterpiece before i get lost in a sea of comments when this blows up 😭 10/10

[@theforestsongz]

oh this is the first animatic of the underworldto havw made me cry you're so talented

[@codwarhero9883]

God, the whole bit with his mom makes me cry. Forgive me for venting, but I lost my granny last August, and this scene just hits so close to home for me. It’s just so sad yet so beautifully done. Thank you

[@coldjolteon5799]

Seeing the WIPs to this was a treat and I'm glad it's finally finished

[@ShadowC14]

These transitions and atmosphere are just so on point. Also the fact that while the death of so many of his men have been a consistent torment on his mind, its his own mother that clearly breaks him down. In those few moments he was a man, he was a son missing his mom.

[@Another_Vhs-SE1Exor-Rsnc]

Yours is the best animatic that portrayed what is happening perfectly. I even teared up a bit when it showed the memories of his mother.

[@Nanibaker194]

this is so impressive?? the detail the anatomy and the backgrounds??? that’s tubular dude!!!!!!!

[@punishercastle5487]

The mom singing “Waiting” is both beautiful and absolutely haunting

[@yasminmoreno9505]

one of my most favorite animatics for this saga, you did soooo well i always tear up during the scene with his mother . great job showinng the emotions and the souls of the crew

[@discomatter1901]

Emotional, powerful, how dare you make me cry! Thank you for showing your talents! Amazing!

[@Aria_Justice]

AAAHHH 😭 my boy Polites, and then Odysseus’s mom, I’m in tears!

[@BostonCreme]

The way you animated him saying "Mom?" is SO GOOD!! 😢

[@lydiasingleton7231]

I need you to know this is my favorite Underworld animatic. The way you show him holding the infant. The joy at hearing Polites. The absolute heartbreak & him collapsing when he realizes his mom is gone. You’re brilliant

[@SamaNightsky]

This is my favorite deprecation of the Underworld saga, the characters, the animation there all so perfect!

[@Youraveragemonkey-qi9kw]

2:02 rip my boy :(

[@smileynerd256]

Goodness, this is beautiful. The expressions GUTTED me 😭😭😭

[@windwulfboi]

Odysseus’ mom giving the hug broke me. I love this animatic, thank you for contributing to this amazing community of EPIC appreciators. :) Sub earned.

[@EmilyRodzianko]

This part makes me cry 2:39

[@dragogaming5552]

Same.

[@tigerlilly3393]

Saaaaaaame

[@BrokenDread]

Dude this is by far the most emotional song in act 1 bro. Odysseus sees Polites and he is actually glad to see him. When he sees Antecleas he realizes that he was gone for so long that his mother killed herself out of grief and how she thought Odysseus was dead. No joke. This is by far the most tearjerking song of all time. I have a feeling that if there was a way for you to see your loved ones for one final time long after they've passed, it would be a lot more heart-wrenching. Homer knew what he was doing when he wrote the Odyssey. Jay knew what he was doing when he wrote this song. and Jay knows what he's doing when he's writing Epic. He knows how to make songs happy, sad, aggressive, and of mix of the three.

[@xavizel]

im in tears this is so beautiful, i love this so much

[@theofficalsilentraven]

STOP THE RELIZATION ON THE LINE “I took to long” MY HEART

[@Neon_fallzYT]

Literally crying after the polites and mom part 😭😭 polites’ song was my favorite -

[@oppaidah]

This will always be my favorite animatic for The Underworld especially for the part of Ody's mom

[@snipa8758]

The "ALL I HEAR ARE SCREAMS!" part after he says goodbye mom give me chills everytime😮😮

[@armorbearer9702]

(1:14) The spirits or memories kind of look like mooks in a video game. I want to farm them for XP.

[@emerycorner]

love that "when does a man become a meteor" shows up in a few songs😭 its so satisfying

[@Animefan24]

F*ck every time i watch animatics using this song and his mother appears i breakdown. Well done jorge

[@VictoriaTheBard]

Dude, the flashback in the "Waiting" segment tears me up. Very well done.

[@VagrantMalice]

You have no idea how happy I am to see someone actually sync the rowing with the music. I imagine it everytime I hear the crew singing. Thank you.

[@animucrystal]

op this animatic is AMAZING i genuinely teared up

[@OhanaForbes]

Man, you guys are crazy talented. Every part of this version of the story is riveting and heartbreaking. It's just so much better than any other version.

[@MrUnsteddy]

This is the first time i've cried in years. I can't do it with the mum shit man. Amazing work you bastard.

[@cloudydreaming]

Ngl, i lowkey wanted to hear a baby’s cry. Just to further solidify that guilt and regret that Ody would be feeling. Like im imagining him slowly turning to see the sobbing face of this small infant that just wont stop crying and staring straight at him/floating around him constantly. Ooooh, that’d hit SO hard

[@ghostsurfer23]

So well done! Brilliant work.

[@inconsistentlysleepy]

Oh my god I love how you pulled this off! This is exactly what I imagined happening in my head when this scene played out and it's beautiful! All the transitions are amazing! Chef's kiss

[@CoIIar_Cat]

Okay I love this animatic, one of my favorite Epic songs and you portrayed it so well! I adore your style, and the way you draw Ody with more of a cape. And the expressions are so good! No mean to ramble but- First off, the transition into the Underworld. Using the blur effect as if they moreso crashed into it then sailed, and the use of that blue-green color, really nice! Ody watching as the ghosts (all looking filled with despair) stare up at him, and then reaching out for him like he was their last hope and he subsequently failed them, OOOOHYGFBF. Especially since they turn into the cyclops, which was ultimately the thing that killed them (whether the cyclops himself or Poseidon's anger) I can't explain how much I love the infant scene tho. Ody looking so horrified at the blanket, and the quick flash to his past self- with no emotion, staring down at the infant in his hands. Even the detail that you made the colors darker when its his past self, yessss. You can see how much he's changed already. The Polites scene is devastating, the way Ody opens up his arms for Polites' ghost only for him to disappear. Truly tragic considering this is right before he decides to specifically not greet the world that way, with Monster. THE ANTICLEIA SCENE NOOOOO. Her looking up at the portrait of him, and him reaching out for her (which dang that perspective is so cool) I cry about this scene every time. She died waiting for him and he only learned this through going to the Underworld. And he looks so horrified when she disappears, and he breaks down. Don't even get me started on the cut back to young Ody with Anticleia, IM CRYING. And Ody's rage is so clear in that last part, he's fully falling apart. The loss of life is truly hitting him, and he holds all the blame. Anyway, sorry for rambling. Maybe not super coherently. I just really like this animatic!

[@Stranger11105]

Dude, made me lose my appetite for my choccy milk (crying) this is amazingly well-done

[@indigo-creates-chaos]

Ohhh I love how you draw facial expressions, it's clear to see what all the characters are feeling which makes this a lot of fun to watch ^^

[@ThiefofRPGistheWanderingSoul]

Alright you win the title for best Underworld animatic. That Mom portion was just too good. I started crying in the gym

[@lillycatbean]

The bit where his mom sings is so bittersweet I love it whenever I listen to it I feel waves of warmth flowing through me

[@Emerson-r5g]

The part with polities and his mother made me tear up😢😭😭😭😭

[@SilviaFrosted]

The part with Polites and Ody's mom took me out and had me ugly crying so hard 😭 Absolutely wonderful job!

[@alexgill313]

Oh my God, as someone who has lost thier mom, this animation ripped my heart out and had me weeping at the baby Ody and mom moment. What I wouldn't do to just hold her hand again 😢

[@yaz1777]

Ok so I have seen so many amazing works from this fandom but I am honestly OBSESSED with this one and its one of my favorites. I swear I've seen this video like twenty times already ok

[@Liss2223]

[Odysseus] Friends, circe's instructions were clear No matter what we hear [All] Full speed ahead [Odysseus] Until we find the prophet My comrades, this land confuses your mind So no matter who we find [All] Full speed ahead, until we find the prophet [Odysseus] Good [Odysseus and soldiers] All I hear are screams, every time I dare to close my eyes I no longer dream, only nightmares of those who've died Nothing's what it seems Nothing's what it seems And here in the underworld, the past seems close behind This land confuses your mind [Fallen soldiers] When does a man become a monster? 558 men who died under your command Captain! Captain! Captain! Captain! Why would you let the cyclops live When ruthlessness is mercy? [Odysseus and soldiers] All I hear are screams, every time I dare to close my eyes I no longer dream, only nightmares of those who've died Nothing's what it seems Nothing's what it seems But in the underworld, the past seems close behind I keep thinking of the infant from that night I keep thinking of the infant from that night [Polites] This life is amazing when you greet it with open arms [Odysseus] Polites [Polites] Whatever we face, we'll be fine if we're leading from the heart No matter the place, we can light up the world Here's how to start Greet the world with open arms Greet the world with open arms [Odysseus] Polites [Anticlea] Waiting [Odysseus] That voice, it can't be [Anticlea and Odysseus] Waiting (mon?) Odysseus, when you come home I'll be waiting Even if you're the last thing I see, I'll be waiting I'm right here, mom (Waiting) Can't you see? I'm (Waiting) [Both] Waiting [Odysseus and Anticlea] I took too long (I'll always love you) And ventured too far (I'll stay in your heart) While you were [Both] Waiting, waiting, waiting [Odyssues] Bye mom [Odysseus and soldiers] All I hear are screams All I hear are screams Every time I dare to close my eyes I no longer dream I no longer dream Only nightmares of those who've died Nothing's what it seems Nothing's what it seems But in the underworld, your past is always close behind Your past is always close behind Down in the underworld

[@luiscarrijo123]

Wooow I really like how the parts of Polites, the crew's spirits and the whole sequence of Odysseus's mom were postrayed and animated Amazing animatic!

[@izraakazekeen]

What seperates your animation compared to many others I’ve watched are the fact that your animation feels more “Lively”. There’s no “freeze” in frames, frame by frame there are subtle movements, kinda reminds me of Stop-Motion! An amazing job cause You made me cry each time Politis & his Mother scene came up 🥺

[@theearteest06]

ty! frozen frames are one of my biggest animatic pet peeves lol

[@izraakazekeen]

@@theearteest06 omg yes I can agree to that! The stillness can be too disconnected 🥹

[@theearteest06]

@@izraakazekeen glad that u feel the same way 😭 a lot of ppl I watch do it so I assumed everyone else was fine w it and I was just weird lol

[@notNyxxieNyx]

I lost my own father, started bawling at the rendition of Ody's mom. Well done

[@sebastiansilva1811]

Polites in Epic the Musical left such a big impact on me. His character as Epic portrays him is so much more profound than the book. It hurt me so much when I realized he was the one that died with the Cyclops, and called for Odysseus, and then sang in the "Underworld". I also love his piece, "Open Arms". You portrayed him so well too.

[@AutumnEndergemGaming]

This is the best thing I've ever seen holy shit

[@redtailedhawkdude]

The Polites part really makes the chills hit for me and its drawn so beautifully here. I dont know what the intent for it is, but I like to think its Polites still trying to support Odyessus.