Written in the Runes | Ryze Theme Lyricised | League of Legends

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Lyrics + Vocals by nebulus
Instrumental + Animated Splash Art by Riot Games
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Lyrics:
I wander through these winter nights
Cut straight to where the frost has bitten
No time to watch the northern lights
My fate is written in the runes
A journey made alone
They ever spur me on
Were any here I’d know
And so I wander
Beyond the mountains
Over the oceans
Towards the end of all that is
The greatest power
Of one so dour
The wisdom not to call it his
For power is a fickle thing
Let no one claim to be its master
The hour of our reckoning
Comes faster each and every day
Just know that
I am no traitor
I am no saviour
I only do what must be done
This ceaseless mission
Against perdition’s just begun
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A short and simple tribute to the first champ I ever played. He doesn’t have much other than himself to draw upon thematically (as far as I know he doesn’t even have a region he’s primarily associated with), so I flavoured it with a Freljordian feel based on his story with Brand and the fight with the Watcher in Call of Power. Ryze’s theme doesn’t seem to get much acclaim, but I enjoy that thumping rhythm in the chorus and I’m a sucker for leading cello melodies. Which I am now realising I’ve gone and buried beneath the vocals. Oops.
I really wanted to focus on improving my mixing for this one. There are no fancy vocal effects for me to worry about here, just a simple set of doubles and harmonies (and a note that is quite simply out of my range but not enough to stop me trying it lmaooooooo).
That’s how you improve, right? By starting simple?
But even though this mix/master is leagues better (heh) than my earlier ones like Undisputed or Camavor’s Lullaby, I can tell it doesn’t sound “professional” and can’t tell what exactly I’m missing. Did I not compress it enough? Are the equaliser settings wrong? Is my recording equipment incapable of that kind of sound? Do I just need to be a better singer? Or is it just the result of recording vocals over already-mastered instrumentals that weren’t created with vocals in mind? I don’t know. I don’t know anything at all. But I’m making these anyway. How foolish of me.
Next one should be soon. Depends how many League games I still have to grind for Ashen Pyke.

[@TheReaper12121]

It's a massive shame your stuff isn't more popular, you do good work.

[@kaibabun]

The original themes are good, and every song you write feels like it completes the theme such that I can't listen to the instrumentals anymore Good work again

[@stickystevie9047]

Holy shit. So SO very often, people make these and though an attempt was made, it's often overly cringey, amateurish, and ultimately fanfiction-esque. This is just shy of a 10; I'd say you maybe held some notes a tad too long; but at the same time I understand why, and it ultimately gives this one a more tribal, primordial feeling. Absolutely fucking amazing. Subbed.

[@KickMyBucket.]

2:08 chills

[@kinginyellow2907]

These lyrics get me hyped over the champions, I adore them, personally I can't wait if you do something with Mordekaiser! The Iron Revenant has such an oppressive theme and I'm desperate to see you work with it.

[@djnoir6711]

i'm no official judge of music or anything but I know a good song and music creator when I hear one, so I tell you again good job you're doing great work, I look forward to the next one whatever it may be

[@megakaioken9386]

I know next to nothing about league lore or league in general, but you have such a talent for musical storytelling that it doesn't even matter, im still listening to these on repeat

[@samu4879]

god damn you're really good sry i cant really say more only that this was really amazing so thx for letting me listen to this

[@ExiledSummoner]

this is instanly goin on the playlist aint no way in hell I can pass up somthin this good.

[@pewpewmans7790]

Day 1 of aatrox request. Ps love your work

[@Stephansson7]

They’re so good every single time. I don’t know how you do it man, you just can’t miss. Keep it up!

[@teodortheclown8020]

underrated

[@willutube676]

Bro this some high quality stuff just like the others why is it not getting a million views and likes :/

[@Faraon34420]

Amazing. Absolutely beautiful. I love it

[@AsterPhoenixable]

FOR RYZE! Awesome song and music! well done, GJ!

[@djnoir6711]

well worth the wait, good job you deserve it

[@pero3156]

Maan your voice iss soo sick! I love itt. Soo good i can listen to your songs all day! Song about Ornn with your voice would sound epic!

[@ARiX707x]

Epic Song!

[@bio5612]

You do an amazing job lyricizing league themes, I almost always listen to them while playing the respective character and I am hoping you eventually do one for Azir.

[@kodaiki8914]

Awesome man

[@Kronnos-rk9do]

fantastic work

[@tankettmeow]

this is very good!

[@lost_gremlin5722]

gave me chills, good song :)

[@LazyKrow]

Very good this is

[@petartm2870]

I am always surprised at the quality, each one is perfectly done.

[@kaos6684]

I am in love. That was really well done. Thank you.

[@bitamarbilg]

this shit fire

[@madisonwebster5997]

Make more of these please!

[@raresnaftan3977]

I love your songs, especialy how lore accurate you were with tham.Any plans for future champs? May I ask for aurelian sol or renekton

[@arisusan5124]

Every video owns, but this one >>>>>

[@stiv1104]

It's so good o:

[@aetherandbeyond1239]

Another awsome song good job man keep it up, also it would be cool if you could do illaoi or vel

[@zephyr6777]

69th like nice

[@leonardobisceglie1479]

tu sei un fottuto genio

[@baldblueman9136]

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