I was just wondering how different it is to be presumably working for the escapist rather than yourself, do you get deadlines or do you get to work at your own pace?

You need to change up your style once in a while.

That made me laugh out loud, even without your response XD

And your Malufenix duet is actually happening?! I... you... this... *headsplode*

Edit: wait a second...

Did you know the entire Morrowind soundtrack is synthetic? Bet you didn't. Music is all about heart and soul and creating a feeling, not being anal and pedantic over what fucking instrument it's played on.

That looks strangely familiar...

The Morrowind soundtrack was all synthetic?

Holy shit.

If MiracleofSounds feels this song shouldn't be changed then he has no business singing next to the goddess Malukah. you don't leave yourself room for improvement with an attitude like that. Heck I even offered to improve this song. And the more you respond in such a negative way to any suggestions I give you makes me question whether or not you want to be successful in this line of work. I'm not surprised your songs only have gotten 30,000 views.

This comment fills me with rage. It's like she thinks she knows your own song better than you do or something.

MiracleOfSound:
Your comments on "Sovngarde Song"'s electric guitars, fus ro dah, and sexism.

I like that attitude of yours Mr. Soundwave.
We - people with small or no talent whatsoever - want our artists and celebrities to deliver quality sh*t, yet we want them to do it on our terms. Deliver, but be like us !

It reminds me an old saying (loose translation) :

"Critic and eunuch are very alike
they both can't do it, but they know - oh so well - how."

Keep up the good work !

Gavin, you pack some serious bite. ;)

Loved the Sovngarde track, and I'm quite pleasantly surprised you share my love for the Crysis 2 soundtrack.

Why oh why can't people just see that "he" (or in this case son) can just be a generic term not refering strictly to men, "children of the snow" would have sounded terrible and daughters wouldn't flow either. She's just one idiot tho, no big deal.

MiracleOfSound:

No fus ro dah? i'm dissapointed

No and there's no arrows, knees, sweetrolls or cake either.

I actually assumed the deep growl round about the 3:40 mark on the short version was saying Fus Ro Dah, it made sense to me. What was that? Was it even a voice, or just a sound effect? My hearing is letting me down here.

AMAZED:
Why oh why can't people just see that "he" (or in this case son) can just be a generic term not refering strictly to men, "children of the snow" would have sounded terrible and daughters wouldn't flow either. She's just one idiot tho, no big deal.

'Sons' fits better with the Nordic theme as well. I doubt there were many female vikings.

"Fast forward to December 2012 and the obsessive behavior hit an all time high point"

When did you use my time machine to go to December 2012. Adults these days, using my things, why when I'm older...

Anyways. You defiantly deserve a pat on the back for making kick ass music and surviving through the seas of hate.

Keep on rocking and aim high. If you hit the big times one day, I think you'll bring some much needed fresh air to the current state of some genres.

Its always nice to see criticism being torn to shreds, well, the non constructive or insightful criticism.
Its also nice to see the 'Uploaders comments' on YouTube to seen even more misplaced arguments being trounced.

Great song, great guy, great game.

This feature led me to the extended version of Sovngarde song...

WHY WAS THIS NOT IN MY LIFE BEFORE!!!

Boy oh boy, I thought the first one was brilliant.

(Captcha: General Sastlder. New video game character. I'm fucking calling it!)

"Deconstruction by Devin Townsend"
*/cheers* More people oughta know about Townsend!

I thought Sovngarde Song was some of your best work, and I'ts awesome to hear how much work you put into it. People say video games are worthless, this alone is proof of how very wrong they are. On a side note, would SOPA and PIPA completely destroy your method of business?

Sir Gavin is making *something* together with Malukah?
Can not wait to hear it.

What the hell did that say? Change your style?! Gav, you're a master of versatility, don't let anyone tell you different!
In regards to the song, do you even need me to tell you that I loved it? I haven't even played Skyrim yet (don't worry, I'll get round to it soon enough) and I knew that it fitted the game perfectly. I do see where some people are coming from on the guitar section though. I thought it was suitably brutal, but I think it's the location of Skyrim; the huge, open, blizzardy world with the mountains taking you high into the sky just evokes wind to me, and so some people may have wanted a purely orchestral piece which featured wind instruments at their core. Reasonable enough, but I for one thought you did an excellent job in capturing all aspects (except said dagger crafting) Skyrim beautifully, and in a game as huge as that, that's a pretty impressive task.

Great story. Compelling, and rich.

Love your dedication to the music (and our continued entertainment!)

MiracleOfSound:
-You have got to make a song with Malukah, the dragonborn girl. Please. Please.

*Way ahead of you there ;) We're working on something right now.

Yes. That right there? Right in my ears. Fantastic!

Keep working your lyrical music-butt off Gavin - your songs are always a highlight on Wednesdays and has given someone like me (no favourite genre or band) a plethora of songs that I can always listen to, regardless of mood or game! Your album is worth the money :D

Few things to say..

1. Your music was probably the only thing that kept me sane on two 10 hour car trips. Seriously, if it wasn't for songs that I could constantly (attempt to and fail miserably at) sing along with, I don't know what I would have done.

2. In said car trip I introduced a friend to your music. He was absolutely floored by the versatility you put into your songs and leave them all sounding natural for you to be singing. (His favorites went 3.Redemption Blues 2.Sweet L.A. 1.Sovangarde Song)

3. Can't wait to hear what you can put out with Kontact now. I had to use that program for a course at college, and even with what little I know of it, it leaves me very excited for whats to come!

So all in all, Keep up the amazing work and I'll be listening for as long as you keep creating!

I'm always rather surprised with some of the criticisms you get. You know, stuff like you don't vary your style enough. I mean, -sure- there's an underlying style, and it's always your vocals which can't help but add similarity from song to song, but seriously? Most of your songs are pretty damn different. I'm also very much looking forward to hearing your piece with Malukah. ;D Looking forward to it!