Xanthochroid - The Argent Crusader's Hymn (Blizzard Talent Contest 2013)
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Xanthochroid's submission to the 2013 Blizzard Talent contest.
We took incidental music from the Argent Tournament grounds in World of Warcraft, re-arranged it and wrote original lyrics that tell the story of Argent crusaders seeking retribution upon the evil Lich King Arthas.
Lyrics:
Howling winds, crackling flame
Trembling voices curse his name
'Neath a haze of falling ashes
I weep for those he's slain
My betrothed, my weathered home
Greater loss I've never known
I have seen the face of evil
It mocks the pain I have known
Songs we sang, tales we told
But pathos; memories of old
More than hate, more than vengeance
Guides us as we go
To possess the warrior's strength
To destroy this wrathful king
We have come to heal our wounds
And at last be free from this pain
Songs we sang, tales we told
But pathos; memories of old
More than hate, more than vengeance
Guides us as we go
Music by David Arkenstone
Arranged by Matthew Earl and Sam Meador of Xanthochroid
Lyrics by Sam Meador
Filmed by Nicholas Earl
Editing by Brent Vallefuoco - Hudba
![Xanthochroid - Land of Snow and Sorrow (Folk Version) [Wintersun Cover]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/khw5Y3A9gSg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Xanthochroid - Land of Snow and Sorrow (Folk Version) [Wintersun Cover]](/img/tr.png)
I really thought you guys should have won. I think music like this would be perfect to put in-game. Imagine walking into an inn, and a bard in the corner is playing this tune. Epic.
Too late i know. But you must know that this music is in game since 3.2. But has to lyrics.
I was so damn upset that this didn't win. This had more the feel of Warcraft than anything else
What ended up winning? I was looking at the community choice poll from october, and to me, all the other ones paled compared to this.
Some band called Songhammer. Or something.
Defineatly the best contribution ever made to Blizzcon
By far my favorite from the contest. The nostalgia it brings from both the times 5 years ago, friends guildmates that aren't around anymore, and just capturing the righteous conviction of the crusade culture from the game itself, just wonderfully done.
We already watched it, we were very impressed by the costumes and the production good work!
Watched you guys perform at #Blizzcon 2013, and your rendition of that tune has been stuck in my head ever since :-)
You bastards! I've been hearing him hum that tune for almost a week!
Und immer wieder bringt der Song Erinnerungen daran, wie WoW einmal war. Erinnerungen daran, was man in den Jahren, bis zu diesem Tag schon alles erlebt hatte, Erinnerungen an Freunde, die man in WoW kennen lernte, Erinnerungen an Gildenmitglieder, von denen einer vor 9 Jahren verstarb, in meinem Herzen aber immer lebendig bleiben wird. Und Erinnerungen daran, wie gut WoW einmal war. Wenn ich sehe, was jetzt aus WoW geworden ist, blutet mir das Herz ...
And again and again, the song brings back memories of what WoW used to be like. Memories of everything we had experienced in the years up to this day, memories of friends we met in WoW, memories of guild members, one of whom died 9 years ago, but will always remain alive in my heart. And memories of how good WoW used to be. When I see what WoW has become now, my heart bleeds ...
If people actually knew the amount of thought and work that went into this, it would have won blizzcon >_> I saw it live and it was amazing!
i can listen this song over and over again..great job guys :D
Beautiful, guys... please come to Canada
Yes, Blizzard Entertainment is holding a talent contest for blizzard themed acts so we put together this arrangement in hopes of promoting Xanthochroid! And we take great inspiration from their game's stories, art, and music.
guys, your music is so beautiful
Saw this live at BlizzCon, was fucking awesome, you guys should have won.
You guys are absolutely awe-inspiring!
This is quintessential Warcraft, for me. Ravaged lands, King-slaying, a warrior's journey. It brought back the same feeling I experienced when I first started playing the game 5 years ago.
The lyrics and the voices are simply magnificent. Hope you win!
It would be so good to know people around me who feels the same as me when listening to these songs. I love it, and I want the world to hear it, and be good, just be good and true forever!
I just fell in love with this. Like for real
THERE IS NO POINT IN HAVING A NAME Sam is totally my new mancrush.
13th Hour I've had a crush on Matthew for some time now to be honest :P
oh man epicly way cool... I watched you two on the virtual ticket and was blown away thank you for creating this... I look foreward to seeing what else you two come up with.
The mist flowing all around them while this played out at Blizzcon, wish I could of been there, but I felt a magical quality all the way from home when watching the stream two years ago.
Memories of frost I have kept.
This is so beautiful! You got to win!
2023 and I still listening to this, love it
You all are beautiful musicians.
Excellent in every way possible.
This should have won.
Good work guys !!!
Your song is fantastic. I have years of RP wrapped up in listening to this particular song from the tournament grounds. Wonderful, simply wonderful.
From the moment you made the Wintersun cover of "Land of Snow and Sorrow" (and Wintersun is one of my favourite bands) you voices caught me and I am in love with your music.
Love it!
Nicely done!
Thank you so much for this, gives me chills every time. Wrath was and will always be the greatest.
Congrats guys! I can't wait for Blizzcon!
good luck guys!
beautiful !
Very very good!
Best luck to You for the Contest on BlizzCon 2013!
Awesome song
Wish that song was longer because is so beautiful
Beautiful
VOTED! This is amazing, guys!
great work
You guys are going to win... this is the best by far. I weep a few tears listening to you, so many good memories come with this song. So talentous!!
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
So good!!
Simply awesome......! Really nice......excellent recording, too....
~D
This song is beautiful, and moving, and I've listened to it so many times now. I voted for you and hope you win.
Awesomeness!
I must have missed that when I watched earlier - thanks! :D
amazing!
That was AMAZING!
Amazing!
it is such a beautiful song!
very nice song
i remeber me when i was at tournament grounds and listen to this
that was a nice time in world of warcraft
Wow you guys are amazing musicians! Best of luck in the contest I hope you win.\m/
This is awesome! Gives me nostalgia about playing in that zone doing those dailies haha
Grats, I love the place you chose for a back drop to film at, looks amazing :)
I just have two words to say about this.... Nailed it
This is awesome
So good.
WOW Incredible guys
Well now I have to play WoW while listening to Xanthochroid.
Shivers down my spine... this song is absolutley AMAZING!
Wow really great!!
So good I had to share on Twitter.
i am crying, this is an amazing song
Awesome, epic song !!!!
Wow---nice job gentlemen. Good luck to ya.
AWESOME
Mountains, flutes, kilts!
Awesome
Man this is damn good !
very very nice!
Holy shit. Very well done, guys! I like it, definitely has the feel of the Argent Crusade to it.
You have my vote lol.
This is amazing. When I got the email and saw Blizzard Entertainment, my mind exploded.
The anthem of light...
I have goosebumps. Just wow \m/
more than wow;-)
Wow! Beautiful :3
I saw these guys live a few years ago at a local skate park, I think I still have their demo around somewhere
GOod work nice work
You guys make me melt... I love your music !!! Please tour and come to Charlotte Nc!! You make me feel better about being American, thank you for your honesty and purity in your music
Loved this. Good luck guys, hope you win. ~ Elly
Watching this in 2017- Who else remembers this badassery???
Your performance of this song at Blizzcon was my favorite of all of the musical acts. I'd love to see a video of that uploaded here, too! :D
Matt and Sam both have beautiful voices
Awesome whistling Matthew :P
Man this song makes you feel the pain and sacrifice of the Argent Crusaders. All the lives lost. Friends, foes, all taken from this world by the devil known as the Lich King. Together they sing to relieve the pain of all that they have suffered. Such a beautiful song man you will win at Blizzcon! Voted for you! Lok Tar Brother!
Has been stuck in my head ^^ I am happy to say this. It is okay to be stuck in my head ^^
I wish you were the band playing in the closing ceremony too! I wanna see your album live!!!
exellent, exellent art, exellent music, exellent video,
my respects
Transcedental!
Vraiment magnifique
It's a shame you guys didn't win. Were I a judge, you would have been my number one!
i wish you had this at the 2009 or 2010 blizzcon,you'd a won.really imo deserves a quest chain in-game
Hey Guys! Glad you made it to Blizzcon! :3 One of my favored songs in the contest. ^.^ I personally think you deserved First but the judges are judges. x3 Best of luck!
Damned good.
Je suis bien d'accord !
YESSS
You guys should have won!
hermosa cansino!!! :D
this is the most amazing cover ive fucking heard
very nice great
This.... Is too goddamn beautiful,I cried nearly, And I hated all of the other choices
Hail, Xanthocroid.
Saw you at Blizzcon. You should have won.