The Making of "Your Turn to Roll" | The Legend of Vox Machina
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
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Go behind-the-scenes for the making and recording of the new Critical Role and The Legend of Vox Machina theme song, "Your Turn To Roll", feat. Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham, and Jason Charles Miller! Special thanks to Outloud Audio in Burbank, CA for the use of their amazingly comfortable state-of-the-art facility.
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CREDITS:
Animation Produced by
Titmouse, inc.
Directed by
Sung Jin Ahn
Produced by
Ben Kalina
Executive Producers
Travis Willingham
Sam Riegel
Chris Prynoski
Shannon Prynoski
Character Designer
Joanna Park
Background Design & Layout
Arthur Loftis
Kirk Shinmoto
Anthony Wu
Richard Chang
Animators
Sung Jin Ahn
Amanda Sitareh Bautista
Grace Mi
Deanna Trudeau
FX Animation
Naoki Araiza Tokumasu
Digital Animation Cleanup
Symbiosys Technologies
Composite
Steve Kellener
Song Title: Your Turn To Roll (Critical Role Theme)
Written by Sam Riegel and Jason Charles Miller
Lyrics by Sam Riegel
Produced by Jason Charles Miller
Vocals: Laura Bailey, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham
"Sam Riegel: Composer" I think you mean "Sam Riegel: Actual Bard"
I feel like sam doesn't give himself enough credit though! He's so talented and funny!
@@theinfernalfae it's weird how full of himself he is, yet super humble too.
@@sirdroolsalot12 i know right like dude!?
@@sirdroolsalot12 I think him being full of himself is part of his humour
@@deffdefying4803 Yea I thought it was pretty obvious that he's hamming that aspect up as a joke
Sam Rigel is a real life, modern representation of the bard class
You got that right
Theres a reason he played scanlan
that. is. true. After watching his scanlan I really can't imagine other bards playing out xdd
Absolutely hahaha
Big bard energy
"That will be cut"
Narrator: It was not, in fact, cut.
He made a huge mistake.
That always seems to happen to poor Sam. I think the editor's full on trolling him by this point. XD
I envision it as Sam saying "That will be cut" and then also Sam as the voice over narrator saying it was not.
He rolled a Nat 1 on that persuasion check. :)
@@WanderingHunter COME ON!
Laura felt embarrassed singing in front of Travis? I think she might have a crush on him, guys.
Pff nah
I don't know, man. From the clips I've seen, I think she secretly hates him.
Laura and Travis sitting in a tree...
Jasmine - Ruff-Puff Really?! Never would have guessed....
*nervous Jester Laughs intensify*
Sam Regel is a freaking creative genius...
James Walker a fucking real life BARD
You forgot Emmy award winner.
Daytime* Emmy Award Winning Sam Riegel
emmy award winning creative genius @@TheRealDerohneNick
Let's not forget that he's been studying music and singing since he was a kid, so he has a looot of background and experience in the area. Talents aren't born, they are made.
How unreal Laura was feeding Ronin while singing this and Ashley came to record late at night after working on TLOU2 all day that’s. They’re so cool
Ronin, huh? Kinda like the leader of the Kirin Tor whom Jaina Proudmoore succeeded, only his name had an H.
A 'Ronin' is a Samurai whose Master has died. They are masterless Samurai who are made to wander... Either for their Master's vengeance, or their uncertain future.
So much passion and hard work!
She can officially tell him she took him everywhere with her lol
TLOU2?
So it all started because Travis took a daring leap and asked for something out of Sam's brain. Fortune favors the bold!
Well he's always willing to get cards out of the dec of horrible (many) things so yeah...
Asking for something out of Sam's brain is always a huge risk.
Travis is the button pusher out of everyone, so him asking Sam makes perfect sense.
Which as we have all learned can be very dangerous.
Travis is the CEO of the company for a reason.
Travis went from jock to lumberjack dad
let's meet in the middle and say he's a lumber-jock dad
I like to think it kind of works like a Pokémon evolution
Like your Jock can either go "Lumberjack" dad or "Beer belly" dad
😂
Multiclassing.
@@Xiatter Lumberjacks are basically barbarians.
Nein out of Nein
ha
Bruh. Bodybuilding.com watches CR haha
nah, 7/5
lmao
I like that this actually says "no out of no" in German
Sam saying " after she [Ashley] had been doing a videogame job all day" is quite possibly the understatement of the year
*side eyes TLOU2*
@@TajUrIt- 👀
some sort of video game thing...very slow-key..very small, minor thing.... :P
Yknow, after she was just lowkey subjecting herself to immense emotional suffering in an extremely demanding role. That sorta stuff.
@@TajUrIt-bomBASTIC sideeye
Its cute how shes embarrassed in front of Travis
She totally has a crush on him
@@crispymartyr Yeah they should date
Mr_Hoppykwins I heard they got laid
I know, right? That was the most adorable thing, they're perfect for each other.
Travis and Laura are married what are y'all talking about
Me in 2020, playing The Last of Us Part II: “Laura Bailey is such a badass.”
Me in 2021, late to the party and discovering Critical Role and learning that Laura breastfed her baby while recording a song: “Laura Bailey is THE badass.”
I got another one.
SPOILERS FOR TLOU II:
When she and Ashley were filming the end fight scene for the game Laura held her breath during the drowning scene for so long her lips turned blue. Now that’s commitment.
I love that TLOU2 is actually a Critical Role reunion is amazing, two things I love!
I’m also late to the party!
There’s a scene during Abby’s part where the whole critical role cast is in.
@@oscarbatanetewhat scene?
"Take a chance, roll the dice!" always gets me. ALWAYS.
That and the echo after it!
"Take a chance, roll the dice." _roll the dice_ _roll the dice_
Especially on the S2 intro when the banner shows right after. Trying to keep it vague to leave out spoilers
Tears. TEARS, I tell you!
SAME. It's literally masterful. Fantastic job on all their...critical roles so to say. ;)
@@TheAbyssDragonGaming tnx still on S1
Travis hyping up Laura and Laura being all shy infront of Travis is THE CUTEST 😵🥰
That feather boa is an old voice actor trick to reduce ambient echo in the booth ;) I love this!
Oh neat, I was wondering what the story was there.
Never knew that's awesome
Huh. Never knew that! I only ever looked at padding out surroundings!
I thought Ashley just wanted to look fabulous while recording.
@@Laticia1990 shhhh :D
Scanlan's lightning crotch powered all of that equipment
And it still does to this day.
Was that something that happened in the campaign
@@werewolftapus7630 C1
Ashley & Laura are in their zone
Shame Ashley isn't there anymore
@@meemcusmeemcus8293
She will probably be back in two weeks.
Or, at the very least, at some point in April.
And hopefully (probably) for good this time!
@@maxvsthegames yeah..
@@maxvsthegames Ashley in Blindspot's new season meetings: "I love you guys, but, really, I wouldn't be mad if you kill me... *wink wink wonk wonk* "
@@meemcusmeemcus8293 Last stretch goal for the kick starter: Buy out Ashley's contract
Sam has an Emmy
When the tv show comes out, he could win a grammy for the theme song.
Then we just need a Critical Role movie and then a version of the movie on Broadway.
Boom. Sam Riegel: EGOT
His middle name is Oscar if it helps :D
Samuel Oscar Riegel... Nice.
Sam Riegel: EGOT
LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN PEOPLE!!!!
What a strange and wonderful timeline that would be lol
THIS IS SO GOOD. Also can we talk about Laura laying down these amazing vocals WHILE NURSING RONIN?! What a freaking badass woman.
It sounds weirdly amazonian :D
When Ronin gets older, he can officially say, "I was a part of making the soundtrack."
Even more badass for allowing her son to be named "Ronin".
@@xiconp1993 allowing? XD why not just naming?
@@JellyMotion yeah she's probably more into anime than her husband.
I sometimes forget how actually talented the whole cast is (Sam especially). Like yeah they're voice actors by trade but I mean c'mon...Ashley and Laura nailed this song and those harmonies and Sam helped compose the whole thing from scratch and it sounds like something you'd hear in a big budget film. Hats off to all of em
So Sam has a booth in is house, and he still recorded it on his phone haha
Knowing Sam's talented brain, inspiration probably hit and he took out his phone and started singing it immediately rather than bother waiting to write it down or go to his studio. He wanted to get it down as soon as it hit his brain.
And it made it easier to send to Travis afterwards.
If you don't record an idea right away it could be gone forever.
@@CampaignerSC quite true. its why I always carry a notebook everywhere, in case I can't use why laptop fro reasons.
It's not improbable that he was in his other booth
i can’t believe “Your Turn to Roll” was Ronin’s first lullaby Laura sang to him lol
the Mighty Nein version part of 'roll the dice' always seems to break me a little bit because of Molly's cloak. I always get a little twinge inside.
I too, seem to pass the humanity test.
It really gets me when you notice the raven that lands on the molly coat grave marker and flies away. I think it represents Vax from the first campaign because they are the only two characters in the main cast that have died and never come back. (Excluding Tiberious of Draconia)
And the raven looking over it
molly's death just makes it extra special to me, and it's beautiful in a sad way
I forgot how he said it, but a little in the lines of: Always leave a place a little better than you found it.
It's fun to see the difference between Molly and Cadusus. Taliesin is one heck of a player.
I love how Sam was the”green” one with no experience with D&D when they first started and now he’s sooo into it and brings sooo much creativity to a team of creators that makes CR the amazing show that it is
One of my favorite things about Critical Role is how much everyone involved believes in each other and builds each other up. I love these nerds so, so much. ❤️
I believe that is the true secret of their success. We are all so starved for positive human connections in this world of rampant corruption. Their intentional emphasis on loving and honoring each other is exactly why I tune in every chance I get. The incredible story telling is just a massive bonus.
I've been saying that that is the thing that really makes Critical Role great. They are all extremely talented and creative and now they've got good money behind them for a pretty elaborate set up, etc. But I think if you put that much talent together with a lot of money it still wouldn't be that great if it wasn't REAL friends who care about each other playing a game they love.
Before they were cast members, they were best friends
Well half of the CR cast members are married to another cast member or they were friends for years before the show even started. So correct they literally do love each other.
I want to like your comment so much but it's set at 666 and I don't want to change it.
It's Amazing to remember that this all started as a one shot Birthday game, and it has become an indrustry.
It did? That's cool! (I only a few months ago caved and gave this lot a try after hearing my friends gush about it for ever)
@@Vampireninja102 Yup, CR started as a home game for (I think) Liam's birthday and they loved it so much that they kept it going, then partnered up with Geek and Sundry to do the games live for an audience and now we're here.
Travis cheering on Laura is everything and all of them are just so precious I could cry.
WE LOVE ALL OF YOU GUYS SO MUCH PLEASE NEVER STOP BEING AMAZING HUMAN BEINGS!
Except Taliesin. He should never stop being an amazing... whatever he is, but we know it's not a human being.
GZilla311 vampire*
@@GZilla311I thought the consensus was that Tal is an Eldrich God in the shape of a pyramid
Oh snap! That footage of the S.H.I.T.S. is Ashley's perspective of the moment they got the flying carpet!
how did you understand this?
@@stefano2303 If you look at the beginning of the clip, Sam mouths "flying carpet" and the swooshie motions Matt's making (and the players excitement) definitely seem to back it up
If you've seen the full video Liam recorded of the flying carpet scene, it can help to place the scene from Ashley's perspective.
Ashley posted that footage on her youtube channel in 2014, before Critical Role was even a thing. ua-cam.com/video/0rsks5PWfG8/v-deo.html (I of course didn't see it until recently, so I recognized those exact shots in this video from having seen them earlier this month.)
There's at least one other video one of them made from their old home game. You can see how they've been great friends for ages.
I really dig how the "Critical!" sounds in the "roll! Critical! Roll! Critical!" part. The fact that "Critical" has 3 syllables (and strong consonants) makes for a cool percussive gallop efect.
Well said! The sound is so quick and attention grabbing.
I had a feeling that Ashley was the one singing the theme song but I had no idea that Laura was in this singing as well oh my God I can't wait for this series I LOVE IT
The first part is Laura and the second verse are with Ashley with some combined lyrics with Laura. :)
2:50 is the cutest thing. Lol Travis jamming and bouncing is the best
I love how nerdy all of them are. They are just children that have professional careers making funny voices and rolling dice.
Laura: "For some reason I get real uncomfortable if like, Travis is there..."
D'AWWW SHE STILL WANTS TO LOOK COOL FOR HER HUBBY!
Travis's enthusiasm is intoxicating haha
Laura is embarrassed in front of her husband but not in front of her friend, I need friends that make me feel like that
We totally need the sam original.
I think it's one of the lower tier kickstarter rewards
It is part of the rewards for the kickstarter
pledging 20 dollars on kickstarter will give you that.
But, is it the shitty iPhone version, or a legit, recording booth version? Cause I need that version!!!
@@joeythemoose not sure, it just says "unreleased Sam Riegal version"
You know almost every show I watch I skip the intro... I never skip Your Turn to Roll. Never fails to get me pumped for the episode.
'cause when you see the CR intro you know that...
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS!
"Ashley has been working a video game job all day"
Me: THE LAST OF US?!,
I was thinking the same thing
I was thinking the same.
No, borderlands 3.
@@sleepinghermit7778 really? :o
Probably not, I'm just a big fan and whould love it. 💘
18yrl Ronan watching himself breastfeeding whilst a fire mixtape is being made 👁👄👁
3:51 "That willll be cut, anyway." Et tu Brute? xD
Saying that almost always guarantees the thing said will not be cut it seems.
@@dynamicworlds1 Or will it? (Vsauce, Michael here.) You only get to see the bits where it wasn't cut, so.... kinda really hard to judge.
Ellie and Abby singing together is wonderful
ALL RISE FOR THE DND BEYOND NATIONAL ANTHEM
Wrong song, same writer.
Wrong song mate
Liam for President
Why not both songs?
YOU'VE GOT A PERFECT WARLOCK
I love how D&D's best gnome bard is a bard irl too, coming up with even the theme for the campaign
The boa on Ashley is EVERYTHING 😍
Everyone knows she borrowed it from Sam lol
Brett Sigler That’s the exact question I had during watching this video: is this feather boa a part of Sam’s home recording booth or a part of Ashley’s plan for recording this? :D
Feather Boas are an old school method of reducing unwanted noise during recordings.
@@omegagilgamesh I was just making a joke dude
@@brettsigler869 and I wasn't correcting you, I was just putting that out there in case no one knew.
I like that Ashley provides the vocals since she is always so busy, she still remains part of the adventure
Sam forgot to mention he's also running for dnd beyond president
Mr. Doge with a terrible campaign based on „fun“ when we all know that what we need are rules! #Liamforpresident
Mr. Doge A vote for Sam is a vote for a free D20 for each household.
At least Liam knows not to use explosive arrows near downed party members #Liamforpresident
@@Ayselx Sounds like you're breaking the community rules on spoilers, guy.
@@RDR911 I wouldn't post that in any groups, but this is UA-cam, it's not a spoiler free zone
THEY SEEM LIKE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL GROUP OF FRIENDS AND THIS IS ALL I WANT IN MY LIFE
ashley with her feather boa is just so much and I love it
I'm takin bake to her role as Mel Gibsons daughter in "What Women Want"
Being a Dad and maybe a night-owl, Sam seems to create a lot of amazing content late into the night! Gods Bless him, he brings such joy AND inspiration to others. And shout out to Travis, who inspired his friend Sam to use his prodigious lyric-creating gift. That's what friends are for.
Sam Riegel is a gift
This needs to be a meme with that pic of Sean bean in lord of the rings. When they are discussing what to do with the ring lol
Critical Role is a gift
@@majorzipf8947 More of a service
It is amazing how much talent is packed into one group, role playing, singing, acting, producing, writing, voice acting.
the last time i was this early, taliesin still had church-friendly hair.
Mangociana when was that
BlimpBlue literally only like the first two or three episodes of campaign one i think
@@crypt_1085 wow
@@crypt_1085 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Am only on episode three; can confirm church-friendly hair 👍🏻
0:30 Daaaaamn, great job sam!!!! Who would have thought the goofyest member was the author.
Shoutout to Sam and the rest for being so creative
There’s a problem with this video. It isn’t 6 hours long.
I love seeing Laura Bailey
*Harp sounds*
I do acknowledge her as my queen. It is law.
I mean she is Jaina Proudmoore, nough said.
In my story, I’m actually a character in _Warcraft_ who was willing to do anything for Lady Jaina Proudmoore, but then I become disillusioned by her horrific actions, but I reconcile with her and my faith and trust is restored.
I've been listening to Colm Mcguinness's music for ages, had no idea he did the violin for this!!!❤❤❤
As someone who studies early child development and education...
I have to hole heartedly thank Laura for holding Ronan during that singing session
That has a pedagogical value you can’t even imagine
I totally want to hear a TED talk breakdown of this. Sincerely.
Please
Please
I would love to know too!
It does wonders.
"when the time comes, roll the dice and see what happens, it's an Adventuring party for a reason right?" -Travis Willingham, Mar 2019
My hat goes off to everyone involved in the process of making the Intro. It wasn't one of those safe songs that sounds like every other song out there. It is distinct. It grabs you by the balls and leaves you liking it.
It's not something you would mistake for another song. It is how every shows theme song should be.
They used the footage of the gang finding the magic carpet during the home games. Nice, such a clutch moment.
Sam...... we all know how you goof in the show, this proper Emmy-award-winning Director view of you is really weird
Sam has so many talents man, always impressed with what he creates.
Thank you so much for giving some of us a reason to wake up, a reason to get moving, a reason to create new things, a reason to make new friends, and a reason to live on. Thank you for inspiring not only me, but the whole critter nation. You are amazing and we love you guys.
This is the show I go to when I’m having a rough day. The quips of all of these characters never fail to make me laugh no matter how many times I watch an episode. Brilliant series.
COLM MCGUINNESS! super hyped for him, after he made welcome to wildmount we all knew he was a monster. Great to see you got him on board.
It must be super easy to find talent for you guys because it basically leaps at you from every direction on a daily basis.
"A video game job."
Wonder what job that was, Elli-I mean Ashley.
P.S. If the writers of the Blindspot can like, make your character take a vacation or something, that'd be great.
Why?
@@MillarVideoProductions so Ashley can play more
All of the content they put out is so blessed 🤟
Damn, Travis' last sentence really hit the nail
"... It's an adventuring party for a reason, ain't it?"
This represents his character and spirit in such a great way that I can't believe it ❤
The cast of critical role are amazing. I wish them continued success, health, and happiness.
Sam is a genius, Ashley and Laura are in the zone, #travisbouncelikebaby, and it’s soo cute how Laura gets nervous when Travis is there!! I’m so proud of them!!
Me: ...Is Ashley wearing a feather boa??
Also Me: Of course she's wearing a feather boa, why *wouldn't* she be wearing a feather boa.
She's wearing it because Sam's booth echoes a little. The boa reduces the effect. Apparently.
SAM: "Haha, that will be cut."
EDITOR: "Haha the fuck it will."
Wait, that scruffy-looking guy at the start of this video is in Critical Role? Can't be, I'd have noticed him by now!
Yes, he is. His name is Brian W. Foster and everyone should reach out to him on Twitter and tell him what an incredible creative genius he is.
@@Fairfieldfencer hes also engaged with ashley i think which is cool
Fairfieldfencer I think he is talking about Jason Miller.
If you are talking about Jason Charles Miller. He was in for 1 session . It was during the start of the chroma conclave arc. In the confusion of what happened at the start and they were running around emon.
Don't want to spoil it in case someone not seen it yet as it's one of those that makes you go WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT.
Jason Charles Miller was also the Tree in Muzzled the Musical :)
I love that they all have a part in the theme. It makes it that much more special and makes me love it all the more
Travis is all of us when we hear the theme! @2:50
Had my first D&D session ever last week, and I took on the DM role. The hardest thing to do is the letting go part, just go be the character in your adventure and dive in without thinking how silly you look or how others see you, that takes a lot of mutual trust and a lot of courage....something that our group isn't comfortable in doing just yet.....
"That will be cut" = "That is making it into the video". #EverythingIsContent
So awesome! Can't wait for the animated series!! Epic!
a legendary BTS from what WILL become an iconic OP to a history-making animated series. Long live Critical Role!
I mean, can you not love Travis more for initiating this?
6:05 holy shit young travis! 5-years later dad mode activated!
Straight male here as well. Travis is one fine ass looking dude. And both he and Matt looks so better with a little beard imo.
Gay male here and Travis is hot af
I just want to take a moment and give a shout out to Jason Charles MIller who made the Musical foundation for Critical roles theme song, and made it sure and sturdy so it could evolve and grow into what it is now. Thanks Jason!
The girls did AMAZING work with the vocals! My husband has this on his Spotify and we both sing along every time we watch the show 🖤💚💙❤️🧡💚
4:50 It absolutely wouldn't be the same without "roll roll *critical critical*"
This song is amazing. It would be great to hear some of the raw recordings.
Oh, and will Ronin get a performer credit?
Maybe credit as an assistant.
@@omegagilgamesh Producer.
Nope, muses don't get credit.
Sam: "That will be cut"
It wasn't cut.
I'm in the shower, I see the notification, now I'm seeing this
Dont forget to clean your ears
Same thing happened to me
Dude same
Don't forget the face wash. Pores will thank you for it.
And he will never post again because he got his phone wet........ But it was worth it!
Does Ashley sing in a band? If not she totally should. Both her and Laura really killed it in this.
The new arrangement of this song is so so cool!
It befits the team. Vox Machina seems action-oriented, while Mighty Nein is mystery-oriented
Have wanted to see a behind the scenes and vocal breakdown of this for so long. Thank you!
I STAN TWO NERDY ROCK OPERA QUEENS
the talent in this group is amazingly insane
Laura is such a SUPER MOM! Feed that baby while you play that song!!! 💖😍🌸✨
Sam's original vocal made me realize how similar the melody is to Dead and Lovely by Tom Waites, although obviously very different styles.
description: "HELP US ANIMATE VOX MACHINA!"
me: hahaha... haha... huh... nice one...
And 7 months later... Amazon Prime picks it up
I honestly didn't realise Ashley sang in this. I thought it was all Laura (excluding the Critical Critical Role Role in the intro of the intro).
Really? I recognized Ashley's voice right away. Took me a little longer to figure out Laura. Ashley's done quit a bit of singing. Look it up on youtube if you haven't heard it already.
The fact that Ashley is wearing a boa while recording is the greatest thing I’ve seen today 😂
So excited for the animated series. Loving these little bits and pieces along the way.
Still heartbroken that I couldn't donate to the kickstarter though. Hopefully there will be one with MN though
Thank you so much for showing this. It's amazing to see how the song came together! I absolutely cannot wait for the animated series. 🤩
They're such beautiful human beings and friends. Travis' words at the end totally got me, together with the clip of their home game. It's so rare to see true friendships like that, it makes me happy just looking at them! Also they're so dedicated at their jobs and they love what they do. Their sheer effort, genuine emotions and love overflows beyond the screen. They deserve everything they've worked hard for. Love them lots!