You know it's a good fan song when it makes you want to play the entire series for the first time.

I wish to share something personal. This song is so incredible. My wife just went through a cancer surgery. And she is lucid some of the time. I have this song on my music rotation. So I played it for her. We both sang, Hold on! Hold on! To see her smile. That was priceless. Thank You! Gavin, a true Bard and a Gentleman. I thank you.

"Fight for your values, and fight for your friends." During those lyrics and seeing Hawke and Alistair.... OH GOD WHY. D:

I love the idea that it's Bull's company hyping him up when he's off to fight the giant creature, like, they know they're in for a show and they're getting him psyched for it

It's always blown my mind how this channel doesn't have more subscribers. You are so wildly talented dude, this is one of my favorites of yours. SO EPIC. Keep up the incredible work!!!

And here I am, after the DA4 trailer. My journey began with the Inquisition and now, almost ten years later, hearing this music is like a balm for the soul.

I love that if you search for 'Dragon Age song' this comes up before the official theme.

2:57 That is one of the most badass visuals I've ever seen. The lighting in that shot is mind-blowing

Thank you for the lovely comments guys, I wish I could respond to every one of you but it's just not possible... know that I'm reading all of them! Big love

I'm not gonna lie, that's the best song I've heard in years. It was so good, that I had to show it to my mom and she was completely blown away. She said that your songs remind her of Metallica. You're getting better with each song you make.

Gods that opening guitar hook still gives me chills after years. And with the anticipation for Dreadwolf, I had to come back to this beauty.

I lost my fucking mind when he tied in his old Dragon age song.

Hey guys, my album is out now on bandcamp, including this and every other song from 2014! miracleofsound.bandcamp.com/album/level-5 ETA for Itunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play etc is around Dec 17th/18th :) Please buy instead of pirating if you can. It helps me keep making music for you

Looking back, I think this is one of your songs I enjoy the most. The mix of defiant hope, brotherhood, fear, and fate you invoke is potent.

those 299 dislikes were obiously coripheous and the red lyruim templars

This guys songs are so good they make me want to play games I never thought of every playing. Miracle of Sound is so underrated

I am breathless. I sat at the edge of my seat waiting for this song to be released. You've always upheld this precedent of perfection, but this song goes above and beyond. It delivers a soft kiss to the cochlea, violently yanks at the heart strings, and drags the gut into the floor, filling the soul with a tidal wave of emotion that leaves me absolutely incredulous. Age of the Dragon is one of my favorite of your songs, and you perfectly rekindled the crimson embers into a roaring fire. My stomach is contorted into knots and my mind is whirling into vertigo. No other artist can come near to giving this effect, this aura of overwhelming feeling. Your music makes me happy, gives me chills, and has truly changed my life. I couldn't think of any better way to end an amazing year, and I thank you for giving all of your listeners not just songs, but experiences. Level 5 is going to be amazing, and I couldn't be happier with the amazing work you've done. It's incomprehensible to me. This was definitely worth the wait. Thank you so much.

How Gav has not been hired to market a video game alludes me. Honestly, videos like this sway people to get the game more so than actual trailers. I'm going to share this so that as many people as possible can see it. Stuff like this needs more recognition. SO much better than anything else I've ever heard. Period. Cannot WAIT for Level 5 Gav :)

I listened to Age of the Dragon after listening to this. Now I'm imagining the kind of geek out long time subscribers must have had at the 4:23 mark. X3

This is one of those songs that just never gets old.

This might sound preposterous at first... but this is the best song you´ve ever done Gav. You outdid yourself with this one. Period. It had this Iron Maiden feel to it that made it extremely likeable at first, and all the references to your previous song just made it even more epic to listen to. Level 5 is a must have this year, no doubt about that. That I will hold onto for life.

Oh my god Gav, I have no words, if anything you've outdone yourself on this one and I thought that wasn't possible, I literally cannot wait for Level 5 right now. Also, one thing I really like about this song is that it can apply to Dragon Age: Origins as well, because it doesn't really mention any Inquisition specific stuff (Not that I can notice anyway, I haven't played Inquisition and know nothing about its plot) so because I'm currently playing DA:O I can just pretend the song is about that which is amazing, I tried imagining it with Age of the Dragon but I couldn't really do that (I'm looking at you "Hawke....Hawke.....Hawke"). Death Of The Author aside, I really cannot thank you enough for the music you've given to us all over the years, thank you, again, so very much for sharing your art with the world, you are amazing. Rock On! \m/ \m/

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

I actually misclicked on this video and I can say.... it was the greatest misclick in my life. This song is beautiful and epic. You've gained a new subscriber and fan; this song (and all of your others) are fucking magnificent!

Another feckin' masterpiece. It sent shivers down my spine when it got to "Fight for your values and fight for your friends". Age Of The Dragon was the first of your songs that I listened to. I remember playing and replaying that song all the time. This, like pretty much of all your songs, gets the same treatment from me. Great stuff, Gav!

I almost cried at the beggining... Beautiful tribute to a great game.

Image at 3:02. I need that as a fucking poster....

I just started playing this game. Oh man. I'm in love.

Love the throwback to age of the dragon. Also like the subtlety compared to the older songs, fantastic!

YES YES YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've listened to this song a million times and I can finally form what I love about it... Anyone who knows anything about Dragon Age is that above all the grey morality, relationships and you know...dragons...the games are about having hope. Hope in your friendships, your choices and above all hope in the people outside your bubble of companions. This song has captured not only the essence of Inquisition, but the whole series. I love it

I'm currently listening to this over and over again and it only gets better each time

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to this, I always get chills whenever he goes into Age of the Dragon. 💕💕

That first "Stand side by side...Carry all as one, we can bear this weight." Gets me every time.

I've spent years hearing "Through the age of the dragon, the people will talk... of the day they were saved by a hero named Hawke" and only just came across this one somehow - I was completely blindsided by the riff of that song in this one. An excellent song.

I've killed the Arch Demon and lived to tell, I've ended the Mothers madness, saved Kirkwall from chaos, and stopped Corypheus. But now I don't think I can slay the Dread Wolf. Maker help me.

"one or none or synergy"... mass effect 3 reference? One- Geth die, reapers destroyed None- reapers controlled or alternatively none live, Shepard rejects the 3 choices Synergy- Synthesis ending

I'm absolutely blown away by how amazing and inspirational this song is. The lyrics are absolutely great, the music is epic and I think this video is even better than the actual Dragon Age: Inquisition trailer. The official trailer was fine, in my opinion, but it lacked the personality and the emotions the game itself let's you experience. Your song though, it delivers these emotions you experience and the bonds you make throughout the game perfectly! And the chorus, oh god, it's so GOOD! Truly, this is one of the best Dragon Age songs I've heard in a while and I think your channel deserves much more subscribers than it has right now, your songs are a-m-a-z-i-n-g!

Gosh, when the excerpt from "Age of the Dragon" played... that's what these games are all about! Like, you've nailed it!

I'm listening to this and 2020 and let me just say this song never gets old. I'm in my senior year pf highschool and first got into Dragon Age when i was in middle school due to someone I had met named Sam. We lost contact around 8th grade for me but we used to talk about Dragon Age whenever we would talk. I'm really happy he showed me this stuff otherwise i probably wouldn't be listening to it! I'm glad i am though good job on all of this!!!

Not only my favorite song by him. But it's my favorite song period. I love this guy's works of art.

3:41 i have never played this game i hardly heard about it but i already love this guy

Still 4 years later and this song is still awesome

As someone who has adored age of the dragon since dragon age 2 dropped, I really appreciated the callback. Masterfully done, good sir

I had such a fangasm when I heard the guitar piece from Age of the Dragon start playing. This song is a perfect summation of why I love your channel; the slower more gentle parts followed by kick as Iron Maiden style rock and epic fan service. A fitting song to cap off both Level 5 and the year with. Great job! :)

This song was just fantastic, I love the callbacks. Wonderful work Gav! Funny thing about Inquisition for me was that I played the first hour or so before I quit and played the DA2 DLC's - which I bought and never played. That made me realize I quite - despite my many complaints - liked that game; it's a lot of fun, and I really like Hawke (heresy, I know). So ended up replaying the whole series from the start (Leliana's Song and onward), meaning it'll probably be another 3-4 weeks before I'm going back into Inquisition. This song really motivates me to hurry that up though :)

I love this song so much. My Inquisitor's name translates to 'Hope' as well which just makes smile every time the line mentioning it comes up and now I listen to this whenever I play as/write for that character. Thank you so much for sharing this, it is absolutely wonderful.

There couldn't be a more worthy tribute to the legendary Dragon Age I am in awe, Maker watch over you. Thank you.

Hot. DAMN! THAT was awesome!! I name thee "Bard of Video Games"!! The way you tied your DA2 song into this one? MASTERFUL. I appreciate your talents sir! Thank you for sharing them!!

The ending reference to the other song was actually cute and something extremely rarely done in songs :DDD Bonus points for that!

These feels like a kickass last stand music. Y'know what I mean, when our heroes have fought off all opposition so far, but are shown an adversary they cannot win against, and they all know that they might die. But something pulls them to face it, it's the truth in the fact that they are not alone, that their kindred spirits are at home, that their worn hands are in each other's, that their bond is stronger than any enemy large or small. And they accept their fate willingly, knowing that when they die, they would be right where they belong. Side by side.

Stumble from the ashes Lost enigmas in the dust I cannot remember Though they tell me that I must Sky is torn asunder Fear that breaks the brave Will not drag me under Climb out of the grave Maker’s sign or false divine This mark of worth I wear Hardened are these fateful scars I bear Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Get up and fight... BREAK Through the fade or leafy shade Or scorching desert sands Lift the people from their pain Unite and take a stand Breach into the future Reach into the fade Stamp out the abuser Staff and bloody blade Maker’s breath or wind of death It matters not to me Be it one or none or synergy Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Fight for your values And fight for your friends Fight through this blight Find the light at the end Through the age of the dragon Through chaos and hate The hands that will carry us home are touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Hope Hope

TOO FUCKING GOOD. HAD TO STOP HOMEWORK SO I MAY HEADBANG AND HAVE EARGASM.

HOLD ON, HODOR, To what you strive for! HOLD ON, HODOR, To what you fight for!

da inqusition was the best one ever i abaslutly loved it

My friend just got into dragon age. I can't wait to show her this song 😁

Incredible. Really, absolutely incredible. When the dust settles, I'm not sure where it'll lay, but I think this is right now my favorite of your gaming songs. After dozens upon dozens of hours of playing this game, this song... you captured a brilliant game with an incredible song, once again, but even more so. I salute you.

I'm a little sad there isn't one about Dragon Age: Origins

Who's here after the DA 4 trailer?

I'm absolutely loving that throwback to "Age of the Dragon." You really outdid yourself here, Gavin. Great job!

I used to listen to lots of cassette tapes ordered from the old 'firebird' label, by musicians like Leslie Fish and Heather Alexander, lots of 'Filk' music about popular science fiction and fantasy books. They were an important part of my childhood,, and your music feels the most to me like the next step of all that- a professional representation of the current generation creating music for scifi/fantasy subjects that they love, in a way that actually adds something of substance and quality to the fandom culture.

I just got this for Xbox one and I could not stop thinking about this song

One thing I really appreciate about the footage - especially with that last shot of the group together - is that it makes the Inquisitor and his friends look almost like superheroes. Gav’s music just takes it one gigantic step further!

I know little about the Dragon Age games, and have absolutely no emotional stake in them. But when the bit from the older song “Age of the Dragon” played, the smile that lit up my face was absolutely euphoric. How well-made Gavin’s work is!

Когда впервые прочитала про рефрены в разных песнях сначала не поверила. Теперь верю. С каждой песней все больше люблю и уважаю творчество Гэвина)))

Okay I'm like obsessed with this series. Why haven't I heard this song from these guys!? It's fucking amazing!!!

Almost 5 years later, and "Fight for your values" still sends shivers down my spine. Good shit.

I started playing Inquisition just last week, and I'm baffled at how both artistically and graphically it still holds up. I'm having a lot of fun, and I wish they released a remaster of the previous ones since I haven't had the chance to play them

Once again a simple amazing and breathtaking song . Music creators need to take notes from this guy

There are no words that can accurately describe how phenomenal this is....

If this is not a song in 4, imma riot, how have I never heard you before this

Great lyrics + great music + wholesome message = amazing.

Pure epicness! When "Fight for your values..." started something inside me just broke... And I started crying ; __ ; Great job Gav, as always. Another song that made me cry ^^ Stumble from the ashes Lost enigmas in the dust I cannot remember Though they tell me that I must Sky is torn asunder Fear that breaks the brave Will not drag me under Climb out of the grave Maker’s sign or false divine This mark of worth I wear Hardened are these fateful scars I bear Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Get up and fight... BREAK Through the fade or leafy shade Or scorching desert sands Lift the people from their pain Unite and take a stand Breach into the future Reach into the fade Stamp out the abuser Staff and bloody blade Maker’s breath or wind of death It matters not to me Be it one or none or synergy Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Stand side by side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand side by side We won’t come undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched by fate Fight for your values And fight for your friends Fight through this blight Find the light at the end Through the age of the dragon Through chaos and hate The hands that will carry us home are touched by fate Hold on Hold on to what you strive for Hold on Hold on to what you fight for Hope Hope Hope

I finally gotall the Lyrics Done: Stumble From the Ashes Lost Enigmas in the Dust I can not remember though they tell me that i must Sky is Torn Asunder Fear that Breaks the Brave Will Not drag me Under Climb out of the Grave Makers Sign or False Divine This Mark of Worth I Wear Hardened are these fateful scars I bear Stand Side By Side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand Side By Side We Wont come Undone For the hands that will carry us home are Touched By Fate Hold On, Hold On to What You Strive For Hold On, Hold On To what You Fight For HOPE Get Up and Fight BREAK Through The Fade or Leafy Shade Or Scorching Desert Sand Lift The People From their Pain Unite and take a stand Breach Into the Future Reach Into the Fade Stamp Out the Abuser Staff and Bloody Blade Makers Breath or Wind of Death It matters Not to Me Be It One or None or Synergy Stand Side By Side Carry All As One We Can Bear this Weight Stand Side By Side We Won’t Come Undone For the Hands that Will Carry us Home Are Touched By Fate Hold On, Hold On to what you Strive for Hold On Hold on to what you fight For… Hope Stand Side By Side Carry all as one We can bear this weight Stand Side By Side We Wont come undone For the Hands that will Carry us Home Are touched by Fate Fight For Your Values and Fight For Your Friends Fight Through this Blight Find The Light at the End Through the Age of the Dragon Through Chaos and Hate The hands that will Carry us home are touched by Fate Hold On Hold On To what you strive for Hold on Hold on to What you Fight For HOPE!, HOPE!,HOPE!, HOPE!, HOPE!,HOPE!

I love the song, I truly do, but seriously...the Iron Bull just throwing that man away and that smirk? Priceless...

Still one of my favorite Miracle of Sound songs. I listened to this song a lot in 2016 when the company I worked for was in the process of being liquidated and going to work every day to witness the systematic dismantling of the job I loved was crushing me.

Did not realise this had been released 6 YEARS AGO!! Just wanted to post how incredible I think this song is. I always come back to the Dragon Age songs but this one most of all!!

I love these little throwbacks to earlier songs you've made for a franchise, such as this throwback to A Hero Named Hawke. It's awesome!

it's 2023 and this song made me finally replay this banger.

Loved this so long ago. Still do 11/7/2021. Stand side by side!

I know this has been said by a hundred others already, but great job man, I love it. This could easily be your highest quality production yet (Not to put down the others; they're all amazing!.) This song is worthy of a medal. It sounds amazing. Some of it sounds almost like poetry or prose set to a tune. Exceptional writing, on par with the singing and instruments. You always leave me impressed. It may not mean much; but this has made my day better.

I wish Hawke was a permanent party member you could use.

I loved this song since I was like 10

The message is clear to those who will listen. We are stronger united then we are divided. Hope is the one thing we must all fight for and never loose. Fight for what you believe and those you care about. Fight with all your might and then some.

My dudes & dudets, how in is your band capable of causing grown men and women to tear from theese masterpieces?. The rhythm, rhythum, visuals, nostalgia, all of it gets me crying. I offer by bloody blade any time.

only recently finished DA:Inquisition. I loved the game and I love your song for capturing the feeling of playing it.

still loving this

After 2 years, I still come back to listen to this every now and then. So awesome!

really like the call backs to "age of the dragon"

I love this song. I love the running riff that came out of Age of the Dragon and was remixed for this. Miracle of Sound has cemented its place in my itunes library.

I can just listen to and watch this over and over. It's amazing and the best I've heard in a long time!

I must have listened to this song about 20 times and it's still giving me goosebumps. So awesome! :)

This was . . . this was honestly the *best* song I have ever heard from you! And when every song you have ever put out before was already really fucking good, that is saying something! I got chills, plain and simple. This encapsulates everything Dragon Age Inquisition is! What it is you fight for, what it means to be Inquisitor and the world's only hope! And when you called back to the old Dragon Age songs you did, I just . . . I died, okay. I fucking died. I am writing this to you from beyond the grave. The video was very well-done too! In short, this was *beautiful*. I know not everyone will agree with me (tragedies, they are) but I don't care. *This* is the Dragon Age fan-song I have been waiting for, and the one I will sing when I go to the final battle! Excellent work!

After watching this I feel like I need to replay this game

I never been so happy to accidentally click on a video.... Im in love.. seriously, its been so long since a song was able to touch my heart like that

I loved this game as a kid, now that I'm older and going back into old games that I have it feels good to play this game again.

This game was my first into the Dragon Age series, and I am glad for it. I love everything, bugs and awkwardness included. Every time I hear this song, it makes me want to play DAI all over again. I am so excited for DA4, and I hope dearly that we can continue to play as the Inquisitor.

Это Шедевр! Великолепно, изумительно, прекрасно!

This song literally gets me up, dancing, and singing along every time I hear it. Every time I write a D&D campaign to the tune of it, the players love it. I can't express how awesome this is. Just... just keep on rockin', Gav. And never, ever stop.

Man, I love Miracle of Sounds's treatment of Video Game epics. This version is better than the Age of the Dragon version for DA2, but we all know THE Grey Warden was a true titan among mortals and needs an epic ballad.