While our Feast For Ears Sale comes to its grand finale, we have something else for you – and not to spoil the surprise, but you might find it down, down, down by the river…
That’s right, exactly what you think! While this last week we took the time to celebrate great soundtracks across gaming universes, we want to conclude it on a high note, with one of the catchiest musical themes we got to experience. We’re talking, of course, about Baldur’s Gate 3 BAFTA-winning soundtrack!
Starting now, you have a chance of winning one of 4 Baldur’s Gate 3 Vinyl Discs that will allow you to get charmed by the magical sounds of this legendary score to Larian Studios’ award winning video game Baldur’s Gate 3, weaved by Borislav Slavov and brought to you by Gamemusic Records.
The prize includes:
- Full BAFTA-winning soundtrack by Borislav Slavov
- 3x LP 180 gram in antistatic sleeves
- Ceremorphosis coloring: Underdark black with Illithid purple
- High-resolution original artwork on a gatefold jacket
- Unique paintings on both sides of the packaging
- Exclusive cover design by Magdalena Katańska
- Remastered for vinyl by Matthias Adloff
All you have to do to enter is comment on this article with your own verse to the mind-capturing melody of Down By The River.
You have time until April 24th, 5 PM UTC, and you can find full Terms & Conditions HERE. The contest is available for the residents of the European Union only. To submit your answer, the email you put in to the comment must be connected to a GOG account. If it’s not, you can register HERE.
Tune in to the sounds of Forgotten Realms, and grab your copy now!
Another playthrough
I swear it´s not just to romance
Another companion
Down, down, down the rabbit hole
Down, down, down the rabbit hole
And that one was really
just for the achievement
I swear I´m not into that
Down, down, down into the black hole
Down, down, down into the black hole
Weep not for those lost
They'll return one day again
When you need them most
Down down down by the river
In the land where dragons roam,
Down by the river, I call home.
Amongst ancient beasts, I find my peace,
Beneath the sky, where wonders never cease.
it captures the wonder and magic that is the forgotten realms.
In an ancient land a warrior stands: pure, indomitable and proud.
He arrives on the bank of a river and following the flow of the water advances in his path...
Pass on that sweet summer wine
Hear my frozen heart's plight
I have lost her in fight
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river (by the river, by the river)
[Verse 1]
They say tonight we'll fly
Into the lands of those divine
We've almost reached the sky
[Refrain]
Come, come, come my Larian
Come, come, come my Larian
[Verse 2]
Stars are getting close,
My hand is reaching to our goal,
Home is too far now
[Refrain]
Come, come, come my Larian
Come, come, come my Larian
Come, come, come my Larian (My Larian)
[Bridge]
No more light (no more light)
Cold and dark (cold and dark)
Maybe we're not supposed to be this far
In these lands my love
I'm affraid
For whats above
But we are both in this together
And thats enough, my dear
[Refrain]
Come, come, come my Larian (My Larian)
Come, come, come my Larian
Come, come, come my Larian (My Larian)
Outro:
Hold me tight
Dont let your hand slip away
Place your vinyl in my hands,
Let me take a quick flight home and,
Allow me to spend the night
Just Lis-te-ning to the music
Just Lis-te-ning to the music (to the music, the music)
Lost in whispers sweet,
Our hearts in tandem beat,
Guided by the moon's soft gleam,
In dreams, we find our stream.
Down, down, down by the river,
Where love's whispers softly deliver,
Echoes of our souls entwined,
In the depths of night, undefined.
Through the mist we roam,
In the river's gentle foam,
Hand in hand, we sway,
In this nocturnal ballet.
Down, down, down by the river,
Where time's currents gently quiver,
In the hush of the night's embrace,
We find solace in this sacred space.
In shadows, we dissolve,
Our love, a mystery to solve,
For in the depths, we thrive,
Down by the river, where dreams revive.
Down by the river,
near the creek,
that's where you'll find the key,
Use it wisely,
Open the gate,
Find the treasures,
And save the day with a mead drink.
Take my hand, we shall dance
Under the full moon's shine
Where you shall be mine
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river (By the river)
In the morning we shall smile
As the sun slowly arise
We shall have reprise
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river (By the river)
Where you no need to struggle
Where you won't experience trouble
Where you can let your mind wander freely
Where you can leave thoughts on the ones you loved dearly
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Valliant heroes
Nefarious villains
Take a chance, throw the dice
And join us on a journey
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Verse:
Tasked with writing a verse
Knowing nothing of Baldur's Gate 3
Got it on "Gee-Oh-Gee"
But, but, but I was so busy
Time, time, time to play the game (finally, finally)
Down by the river,
with my feet in the sand,
I see the splendor,
I hear the band,
At last,
I forgive her and understand!
Starlight paints the sky
Guiding us as time goes by
Lost in each other's eyes
Down, down, down by the river
Break your shackles of yore
To write a story yet to be told
In the future awaiting you to forge
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river
You will find the shimmering light
Whispering you with promises
Forging a bond blindingly bright
Break the shackles of yore
To write a story yet to be told
In the future awaiting you to forge
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river
You will find the shimmering light
Whispering you with promises
Forging a bond blindingly bright
Got some time off tonight
Must begin a new adventure
And I see, to my delight,
Down, down, down goes the Download
Down, down, down goes the download
Grab my pad and hold it tight,
'Cause this night together we fare,
New adventures await us,
Spin a yarn by the campfire we will,
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river
Save my game once more
Let me roll my dice again
Spare me all this pain
Of rolling, rolling Nat 1
Rolling, rolling Nat 1 (Nat 1, Nat 1)
Grab your gleaming sword
Check your spellbook just once more
Take a torch along
Down, down, down in the dungeon X2
Inky black below
The Dark has spread for far too long
Heroes lead the charge
Down, down, down in the dungeon X3
Evil shadows
creep and crawl
In long-forgotten dusty halls
of fallen Elven lords
Now's your chance to eternal glory
Outnumbered even though you are
The fight is won
We're goin' down, down, down in the dungeon
Down, down, down in the dungeon X2
Don't touch the chest, it's only a Mimic...
Waiting for the last ray of sunshine
let the waves carry us away
to our final resting place
Down, down, by the river
Down, down, down by the river (by the river, by the river)
let's fall asleep together
let's forget our sadness and our suffering
heading towards our great immortal dream
Waiting for the last ray of sunshine
let the waves carry us away
to our final resting place
Down, down, by the river
Down, down, down by the river (by the river, by the river)
let's fall asleep together
let's forget our sadness and our suffering
heading towards our great immortal dream
misty ripples catch the light
and a shadow I thought was there
but I can hear the creatures sing
so it's safe for now right here
down down down.....etc.
Save scum used all magic, the roll was tragic.
He hoped for more, it was second death roll.
He felt the shame, but he done it again.
And i promise it was not me, i love RNG.
Roll the dice my old friend, don’t be too concerned.
You can always scum again.
Eh, why not:
Brace your heart with wine
Let your imagination run wild
Take me through the night
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Bones cracking
Cackling leads where you will sleep
Sweep her off her feet
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll, ooh
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Wriggly fingers (wriggly fingers)
Think o' else (think o' else)
Just trust the gods and take yo chance
To be with her tonight
Take her offer and hope it's right
'Cause at the end of all this anyway
There might be a dragon
We're goin' down, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll,
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Sazza is there, just finish with Ethel's seducing.
Why not:
Brace your heart with wine
Let your imagination run wild
Take me through the night
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Bones cracking
Cackling leads where you will sleep
Sweep her off her feet
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll, ooh
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Tingly fingers (tingly fingers)
Think o' else (think o' else)
Just trust the gods and take yo chance
To be with her tonight
Take her offer and hope it's right
'Cause at the end of all this anyway
There might be a dragon
We're goin' down, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll,
Roll, roll, roll by the dice roll (by the dice roll, by the dice roll)
Sazza is there, just finish with Ethel's seducing.
Grab your gleaming sword
Check your spellbook just once more
Take a torch along
Down, down, down in the dungeon X2
Inky black below
The Dark has spread for far too long
Heroes lead the charge
Down, down, down in the dungeon X3
Evil shadows
creep and crawl
In long-forgotten dusty halls
of fallen Elven lords
Now's your chance to eternal glory
Outnumbered even though you are
The fight is won
We're goin' down, down, down in the dungeon
Down, down, down in the dungeon X2
Don't touch the chest, it's only a Mimic...
I tried not to be influenced by the song but only the melody:
Trace my steps
On wet grass
Watch me wander
Let me pass
Whisper not
Do not speak
Just be silent
Just be quick
Follow, follow, follow
Flow, down, down, low
Through the mist
Past the shore
Over regret
Under scorn
Hark and shiver
Mark the dawn
Hear me leave
Do not mourn
Follow, follow, follow
Flow, down, down, low
You're rising up, risin' above The Skies
Though your body is laying in my arms
Surely will touch your hands again
Down, down, down, by the River
Your eyes are not shining anymore
My mind is full of darkest thought
Surely will See your smile again
Down, down, down, by the River
Feeling cold in my bleeding heart
I think now I'm hearing Your Voice
Surely I'm following your path
Down, down, down, by the River
I tried not to be influenced by the song lyrics, as much as the melody only:
Trace my steps
On wet grass
Watch me wander
Let me pass
Whisper not
Do not speak
Just be silent
Just be quick
Follow, follow, follow
Flow, down, down, low
Through the mist
Past the shore
Over regret
Under scorn
Hark and shiver
Mark the dawn
Hear me leave
Do not mourn
Follow, follow, follow
Flow, down, down, low
(this is a second post of the same entry because it looks like the first time it didn't go through, should they both magically appear I hope it won't be a problem)
Mystical demise
I'm not sure how I got down
I lie there now
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river
Down, down, down by the river (By the river)
Mystical demise
I'm not sure how I got down
I lie there now
Down, down, down by the river
Full version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciBMu2H95QI