You can also sample the delicious world of Fallen London for free in the original text based browser game. Here's a welcome gift for you from Failbetter: fallenlondon.com/a/HelloStupendiousFriend LYRICS: INTRO: READ ALL ABOUT IT! Biscuit rations to increase by decree of the Masters! Missing baby found in spider’s web! Well hello there, friend! That shiny badge tells me you're here with the Ministry of Accounting and Recounting? Taking the census? Well you've picked a spot alright! There's no shortage of colourful characters here in the Neath and they all pass through here at the Singing Mandrake. Let old Harry Teller show you about. There’s a fellow up top by name of Robert Rackett. But these days everyone calls him Honest Bob. He can talk for England. I should say you pay him a visit... VERSE 1: HONEST BOB Nice to meet you, guvna’, what you want to know? Trying to keep a track of numbers now we’re dumped here down below? Fine, come take a look you’ll see - I’m an open book to read Something took the city then this city really took to me I’m not a crook or thief - I just do what I got to do Bloke’s still got to eat - Beef is more than a bob or two In a ditch and out the picture, London’s withering in walls which are Far too steep a pitch to climb but steep just makes the tealeaf richer See it did you? Oh, it takes me back. Day like any other then became the Day of Wrath As the monuments were toppled and the cobbles writhed and jostled And the skies above were gobbled by a raging plague of bats Stuck down in the Neath Drowning in disease Air sticks to your teeth It’s thick and viscous with the whispers in the breeze Tried to earn an honest bob But a bob is just a Robert And a Robert’s just a robber to a tee Wasn’t much, but used to run a comfy shop One half fell down the hole, the till’s still sitting up the top Now the Masters are in charge, it’s rather dark the things they’ve barred But every market turns to black as soon as all the lights are off Portobello sort of fellow shifting stock down Shaftsbury Avenue Most coppers came a cropper so they stopped the ‘let’s be having you’ Random that they’ve banned them but I have accrued a map or two And since they took the signs the maps ain’t half collecting value Counting off the days to die, it’s a solitary life Can’t help thinking maybe I should cop myself a wife An Eliza, Nellie, Nancy, here to hold me tight at night A lady’s tastes is fancy but still coal is twice the price Oh wouldn’t it be lovely to find a counterpart? ‘Cause I’d do anything to put love’s fire in the hearth I can cook and I can clean but Neath be damned a man can dream Sell my soul but I won’t ever fence my heart CHORUS 1: Nothing left but crumbs down here in London Do what must be done to make ends meet Run in with the blunt end of a truncheon Closest thing I’ve had to love in weeks Doesn’t mean a thing whose heights were wuthering Dumped down in the guttering, nouveau-riche Who you was before London went tumbling Doesn’t matter squat to who you’ll be NARRATION 2: Now this here is one Miss Cassi Haversham... Life of the party and pulls a darned sight more than pints. Anybody who didn’t lose everything lost something during the fall. But I should say they might have found a good deal more than they left behind... VERSE 2: CASSIE HAVERSHAM Way up on the surface, chap by name of Clyde Clerking for a firm of vermin purely to provide For a wife who never liked him, every day was made to hide The other person, soft but certain, that resided deep inside Some may cast an eye but darling why should I? Be the prim and proper office boy for every passer-by? I give us a year, maybe two, if we’re lucky then a few But the former me embraced the chance to die Clyde can take a backseat, Cassi’s turn to drive Who can say on any day who gets the reins? Enjoy the ride! Now when it comes to who I am I wear the trousers (or I don’t) Oh, darlin’ won’t you see that London’s at its best de-gentrified? I gave love a go, nothing short of woe What’s the sense repeating empty feelings stuck below? The high and mighty in the sky might find me Wildly improprietous but in a hole well how are they gonna’ know? Done with companionship, hassle it brings Don’t need the baggage that’s strapped to a ring I’ll take the packages, lay off the strings ‘Cause when they aren’t attached it’s my favourite thing There are devils in the streets What’s an extra in the sheets? Either way you’ll be beneath, so take a fling There’s a sorry looking pantry and the kitchen’s on the brink And I’m worried that they’ll catch the taste of river in the drinks Not a sausage from Her Maj’, it’s like the riddle of the Sphynx Why she’s holed up in her palace as her kingdom ever sinks? Hard to pay the rent at all when plagued by the nonsensical Daily an acquaintance twixt strange and the unmentionables Who can blame a dame in situations unconventional? Basement full of tentacles but waiting on a gent to call Or lady friend or several to get me through the nights To place me on a pedestal and set to seeing me right It pays to be quite flexible and truly, who am I? To cater to convention and eschew these new delights? If you came for documenting, tick whatever box you like You’ve got Pages full of questions but I left my lot behind They’re praying for ascension but this bird ain’t keen to flight It’s a shame it took descent into the depths to see the light CHORUS 2: Nothing much for fun down here in London Trot along the Thames, admire the views Stumble in and pass our evenings drunken Till the day the pubs run out of booze Sorry that we’re out of grouse for Luncheon Suckle on your husk of crusted bread Hunger does a number down in London Watch you’ll get a darker taste instead Alright, alright, settle down you horrible lot! Settle down! Incorrigible the lot of ya! (Continued in replies!)

"As fitting my position as a real human man-thing" has major "Nice day to be young and made of skin, isn't it?" energy, and I'm here for it.

Really I can't imagine a better and more authentic representation of Fallen London than "here's a bunch of Fallen London OCs I made up" this was so delightful Stupes!! Absolutely wonderful 💖

Stupes is so genderfluid they can shave their facial hair for Cassie's verse and grow it back in time for Byron's. I aspire to one day have that kind of 'stache control.

I can just imagine Cassie's response when the man from the ministry enquires as to what gender box to tick ..... 'My dear sir, there are individuals roaming the streets of Fallen London at this very moment with the faces of squid! Squid! Do you ask them their gender? And yet you waste our time asking me trifling and impertinent questions about mine? It is my own business, sir, and I bid you good day.'

A musical shall not be postponed indefinitely. Thank you Stupes, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this incredible thing. There's no one that could have done it better justice. 🧡

Such a performance! You've gained 1 x Favours: Bohemians You've gained 1 x Favours: Hell You've gained 1 x Favours: Rubbery Men You've gained 1 x Hellish Hymn You've gained 2 x Confident Smile Scandall is increasing... Nightmares is increasing… Making Waves is increasing…

Quite literally shouted “IS THAT STUPES?!” when Cassie came out. You look GORGEOUS (and/or handsome/stunning, whichever compliment is your favorite) in that costume! Absolutely incredible music as always, and I’m never going to get over how perfectly you played Cassie.

Some amazing details I noticed! - Mr. Brimstone has a bee-shaped pin. This man truly doesn’t know how to be subtle, does he? - The bottles are labeled “Muttshroom” - There’s a lot of Failbetter Games merch featured here, such as the Fallen London cards or the map - The frame that Bob is holding is labeled “Mrs. Frambley’s Fine Framery” at the top with “Est 1842, Framers to Her Majesty” written at the bottom - The newspaper tells us that the day is Sunday, the 17th of August 1862. - I can see at least 3 distinct pairs of hands dragging Carrie behind the door in that one shot, and they’re probably the 3 ladies from the previous scene - “Pages” is capitalized at 5:11, which is a very small thing that I really enjoy - At about 6:15 you can see Correspondence sigils burning into the walls. - The correspondence pin on Byron’s tie translates to “The Improbable Collusion of Two Unrelated Perils,” according to the FL wiki. - Pages’ segment is chock-full of small details, such as how the name of the Census-Taker is Stewart Pendium. - The Ray-Drenched Correspondence Paperweight! Although, oddly, this one seems to be completed. In-game, the sigils stop before they reach the bottom, because inscribing a magic language on a magic rock is not a good idea. - two copies of Macaulay’s History of England are on the desk. Seems the Masters have been doing their research. Kind Arthur and the Knights of The Round Table sits next to it. - Apparently Byron fell in love with Carrie. Perhaps it’s the other way around, but that’s unlikely. - There are lots of cool cards here: the Jack of Rats, Bats, Cats, and Hats, as well as the Ace of Bats when the camera pans over. - Robert “Honest Bob” Racket’s census page: (How many people live in this establishmentation?) […]formal lodger of the Sin[ging Mandrake] in Veilgarden. A tenant of C[arrie] Havisham and fellow proprie[tor…] was unavailable for comment. (Is anyone in this establishment enamourificated or empassionated?) “I should like to find myself […] and a heart with which to share […] no such fortune in such endeavors.” - Byron Brimstone’s Census Page; his is heavily obscured by his photo and the ink bottle, and I couldn’t assume so much about this one: (How many people live in this establishmentation?) “[…] do not count in s[…] embers as […] end.” (Is anyone in this establishment enamourificated or empassionated?) “[…] and desires around here; but wh[…] they of yours? (How might one define their occupatory pursuits?) “Our duties pertain to planes beyond your limited understanding.” - Cassie’s census page is essentially unreadable behind the badge and the other papers, sadly. - There are about 20 or so pairs of eyes in the dark, including Mr. Pages himself. I’m sure there’s only 11 Masters - and that’s just a fought estimate, not really counting some of the weird ones like Mr. C______ or Mr. Sacks, or even Mr. Tubes in the outro (I have a sneaking suspicion that it’s just Pages upgraded to a more modern name)- but some of the eyes are too small to be Masters anyways. Perhaps just ordinary bats? - The line “Hunger does a number down in London” seems reminiscent of a certain peckishness linked with a certain number and a certain name… I’m not sure the Seeking reference was entirely intentional, but it’s still worth mentioning. Please, point out any others I missed so I can add them to the list!

"Tried to earn an honest bob, but a Bob is just a Robert, and a Robert's just a robber to a tee" is a fantastic line and sounds exactly like the kind of dialogue you would find in Fallen London. You've captured the atmosphere so well!! Edit: You killed it as Cassie!! For some reason she reminds me a lot of Madame Thenardier from Les Mis, with all the flair and drama on top Edit 2: "Bryon Brimstone", real subtle. The camp and punnery here is delightfully perfect for Fallen London

This isn't the whole musical, obviously; this is just the opening number, "Down here in London", introducing the viewer to the setting and characters. After this come two and a half hours (plus interval) of thrills, passion, comedy and absolutely showstopping musical numbers that detail the story of Robert falling for Cassie, of Byron toying with their lives and love by offering them a dark pact, and of even darker forces moving behind the scenes until the ultimately sympathetic demon decides to betray his infernal masters to let the humans have their happiness. Give this man a Tony's!

Everyone: Cassie is such an inspiration! A beautiful accomplishment Stupes, so brave! Cassie: *Stumbling around drunk, hollering at her patrons, happily falling into piles of women every night and generally being the best bartending mom*

After listening to this an indeterminate amount of times I've gotta say Byron's segment is my favorite. Just the idea of this Devil becoming absolutely *fascinated* with the walking disasters that are the Fallen is delightful.

TWELVE MINUTES??? INSANE! You have truly outdone yourself on this one! This is absolutely stellar!! EVERYONE DID GREAT IM SCREAMING

i have to say, this was pretty neath

Six months later and I'm still floored by this! The efforts you went to just shine and shine. CG models? Costume? 3d prints? Custom drinks bottles? Tentacle VFX? Still blows my mind. Big love and happy new year from team FBG!

I like how the "I've been dead for a week" thing was actually subtlety hinted. On the Cult's(?) notes he's described as "posthumorous," a mix between humourous and posthumous. The latter, meaning something for someone already dead. Very nifty little detail.

0:23 I don’t know if anyone ever talks about it, but the insignia they make based on their logo combined with whatever the song is about always seems to scratch an itch I didn’t know I had 😅

"Besides, I've been dead for a week." Understandable, have a nice day. Unbelievably incredible work once again Stupes, truly remarkable!

"All ends/Swords, Pens" is such a powerful line: concise, pleasant rhyme, and most importantly taking elements from an established saying gives it a nice symbolic weight.

I had a chance to prescreen the full musical! I thought it was unorthodox to reveal Mr. Eaten's name before the intermission and then murder the audience, but the way they brought us all back for the second half was absolutely marvelous.

I'm absolutely flabbergasted with the Cassie persona. You can barely tell. And as someone enamoured with the Fallen London lore, this was SUCH a treat.

You can't fool me, Mr. Pages! I know that's you at the end there! Nobody else beats the English language to death like that! But for real, god this is such an incredible tribute to Fallen London, truly the product of a Stupendous Songwriter. Fantastic work, I'm going to listen to this on loop for nights and nights

My favorite part is when Byron stopped pretending to be human and just straight up admitted that his kind wound the mortal coil, therefore starting the cycle of life and death. “Upon a mortal coil, a spring the likes of which we have never wound” is him saying that The Neath has a mortal coil completely separate from his kind, one that his kind didn’t wind.

My favourite part is when you sing together with yourself in four different voices.

Make. Broadway. Musicals. This man should not be confined to KZfaq, this is truly some next level stuff.

Darling this is ICONIC. It was such a pleasure to put you into some 'Neath Realness Drag

I love how unsubtle Byron is. My dude's name is basically just "Fire and Brimstone" and I absolutely adore the line "as befitting my position as a Real human man-thing". I just love everything about this character lol

I'm sorry but Cassi's little "Woo" snatches my soul every time 😂

Y'know I usually leave shorter comments because I often do ramble. But by the Holy bells of York this was brilliant!!!! Like wow. You've always had a skill of wildy weaving together wistfully wonderful word play but this has taken it to a whole new level. The utter character in the song is palpable with each of the main singers emitting such personality I'm surprised I didn't sudden doth an appropriate suit from its vacancy! You all, ALL should be proud of this! The set, costumes, actors, music and world are so rich! The effort is positively dripping of this masterpiece like water from stalactites and that pun was very much intended and im sad its the only one I can think of! Genuine pleasure to listen to and that won't change for the subsequent 40 viewings this week alone!

i rlly wish the “stuck down in the Neath, drowning in disease” bit was the hook bc it’s so damn good

The Masters verse was my absolutely my favorite. 'All ends, swords, pens, foretent phenominition court then torment love's bent definition.' Oh, the lyrical mastery is so good!

Fan theory! Each character is a stat from Sunless Sea. Bob = VEILS (peddles stolen goods, stays hidden away) Cassie = IRON (confident, strong willpower, adapts well) Byron = MIRRORS (curious, "academic sort", "wit of high precision") Mr. Pages = PAGES (most experienced, thinks they know all the Secrets) Harry = HEARTS (friendly, socially involved, endured pain)

Born too late to explore the world, and too soon to explore the space. But just in time to listen to Stupendium musical genius with their awesome songs!

With all-time favourite lyrics such as "Tried to earn an honest bob, but a Bob is just a Robert, and Robert's just a robber to a tee", I wouldn't be surprised if the Great Fire of London in 1666 was caused by Stupendium's fire lyricwriting! Genuinely amazing work, and now one of my favourite musicals of all time!

I've been listening to this since yesterday and I still haven't gotten over Cassie. I've calmed down enough about Cassie to properly enjoy the rest of the song (I particularly adore Byron's Totally Not Suspicious Human Lyrics), but gosh... I don't even know if I can express how exciting it is to see you get to play a character like her, and how well it suited you!! Unbelievably delighted

I forgot to mention this, but during the "tell me friend" (or is it fiend) section, Stups shows their mastery of being evil. That slight smirk, almost as if they are hiding fangs, and the quick little smile they cant help but show when they talk about "the demons might prevail". Awesome acting

This is a complete musical, I can't express all the delight that trembles my fingertips and steals my breath. Such a picturesque work that I was dizzy from the realization. The Stupendium has created something that is no longer comprehensible to me and I have not seen before. Yes, the words that I say are loud, but such a hard work deserves her attention. How many details, how many little things, what kind of melody plays with you, luring you into this small world, and the lyrics will not let you go. It's incredible!

Oh my. Not just a single song but a whole musical for fallen London ? And quite a tailored one for this sunless city ! Marvellous, really, and mereley a week after the game's out. Indeed, props to Failbetter for sponsoring this. Money well spent for a small indie studio. Also, Mr Tubes at the end, as small as it is, was just perfect♥ Edit : the loquacious musician ? Excellent description, that should be the new description of this channel XD

When they all sing together you can see Byron over act his part like he's mocking them while they are genuine truly an ingenius piece :)

I was really enjoying it. Then the Mr. Pages section began, and I realized there were things in this life I needed more than *air*. Thank you. Stupendium. You are the most delicious of friends.

This gave me CHILLS. As a veteran player of Fallen London and Failbetter's other games, I've never seen the setting brought to life in such a vibrant, spectacular way. My Exceptional Hat is off to you! (Good timing, too--it was getting hungry.)

STUPES!!! You killed it as Cassie! Near unrecognizable in that role! This entire project was OOZING with passion, and I enjoyed every second of it! In fact, I might try to check out this game sometime, you've officially sold me interest! Keep on keeping on, your work never ceases to amaze!

the more I listen to this song the more I love it, the different vocabularies the characters have cassie has some amazing lines my favourite being "won't you see london's at it's best de-gentrified" and it's multiple meanings. mister byron brimstone with his "real and human manthing" really captures that hello fellow hooman vibe also cassie shortly followed by that line is perfect. mr pages that entire section is just spectacular just bending english to your will. "I've been dead for a week" well that's a phrase you hear very often

Oh man, Fallen London brings me _back._ I remember playing it, like, way back in middle school, and I just _adored_ all the secrets and lore hidden in the tiniest corners and random events. I still remember one of the confessions during Hallowmas, where an Urchin tells you that she keeps going back to this old, abandoned kid's room and playing with the dollhouse in there. Or the little informational blurbs that would appear to the right of the game, that tell you about the "stone pigs" underneath the Bazaar, or The Starveling Cat poems, or the tiny creatures frozen inside the Neath's snow. The worldbuilding, the little bits and pieces of character motives, everything just feels so... alive. All that is to say that I think you really knocked it out of the park with this one, Stupes. I hope you continue to make songs for this world, because it's so, so fascinating. I'd love to see a rap about an explorer, chronicling their journey to the disparate, crazy locations of the Neath: The Tomb-Colonies, Elder Continent, Parabola, Hell itself... Or maybe a Sunless Skies song, to match Dan Bull's Sunless Seas rap? Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be great. Take care, and remember: _All shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well._

This feels like a excuse to show off your fallen London OCS and im all for it, amazing work stupes!

Was not expecting that level of drag from Stupendium but I'm certainly not complaining, what an absolute slay

Cassie has to be one of my favorite characters you have ever created/sang as. The entire story behind her transformation and so forth has to be one of the most true and well done I have seen in short form fiction

I swear the algorithm buried this video. The production value is insane and the lyrics only get better with every re-listen. And yet it's not broken 500,000 views after 2 months. Personally, i think this is some of your best work, and it's a bit frustrating that it didn't get the exposure it deserved.

A true ballad of greatness! Ive loved Fallen London for ages and now my favourite musician makes a song about it!

I love how after the first unlikely cyphers, everyone was like: "oh shit, a 9-minute video, we won't see anything close to this for a long time". And Stupendium took it personally.

Failbetter absolutely got their money's worth and then some when they sponsored you; I almost screamed in delight when I saw the thumbnail, because I just knew you'd be able to pull off the absolute weirdness of Fallen London and its universe. I loved all the characters you showed off (Cassie was awesome!), Robert, one of Hells many demons and soul sellers, and sneaking in some of the more secret lore in the lyrics! I was just geeking out the whole freaking time, you absolutely nailed this! 100/10 my delicious friend, this is exactly what I needed as a pick me up!

So the little posters with the Page-mauled descriptions of each character are just great. Harry Teller - Posthumorous Honest Bob - Maudliniquitous Byron Brimstone - Pridesolated Cassi Haversham - Promiscivious Made better because they're spot on descriportmanteaus.

1:55 seemed like it'd be the chorus and we'd spend the whole 12 minute video with bob. it's just that fire

I LOVED THIS WHOLE SONG SO MUCH, YOU DID SUCH AN AMAZING JOB!!!! Side note, I never expected Stupes to look THAT good as Cassie. I didnt even realize it was them until the last verse, such a massive transformation. 10/10 we love to see it

9 days ago I had no idea what fallen london was. Today, I find myself constantly on the website waiting for my actions to refresh, and when I'm not doing that I'm either playing sunless sea, which I'm already up to 22 hours on despite getting it just 4 days ago, or watching this amazing incredible wondrous video you've made. Seriously, this might be the greatest thing I've ever seen. First of all, its just generally a perfect depiction of fallen london in every single aspect. Then beyond that, the characters are amazing. I find I especially like Cassie as a trans person myself, and when I realised you were playing her and what her story was I was ecstatic, but even as cool as she is I still find it tough to say if she's my favourite of the three because Honest Bob and Byron Brimstone are also perfectly amazing in their own equally endearing ways. I cannot stress enough how perfect this is and how much I enjoy it, not to mention that its TWELVE MINUTES LONG and manages to maintain that perfection the whole time. So honestly thank you, both for introducing me to world which I may have never discovered otherwise and also for making content that is so clearly a wonderful love letter to the source material, both here and in all of your other videos!

7:15 it took me many rewatches to finally see this beautiful detail of the shadow being cast behind Byron. stupendium never disappoints :)

Oh, hello there, delicious friend. Nobody truly expects a Sunless Musical, am I correct? But in the end, it was as clear as the wisdom of Stone, Storm and Salt under the watchful gaze of the judgements. But please, come and enjoy yourself at the Bazaar, she is truly lovely today. Just be sure, that you won't be as well and all should be fine.

I will be honest with you, I have never even HEARD of Fallen London before, but this looks so interesting I may have to check it out! And OMG YOU DID A MUSICAL SONG!!!! I will be honest with you, Stupes, you've been an inspiration to me. I want to be able to make videos like this someday, and it warms my heart to see how far you've come over the years. Yours, Godfrey (they/them) 💛

I'm a simple man: listened to the entire piece, and then I sent it to all my fellow Neathfiends! This was amazing, I've been a huge fan of both your work and Fallen London for a long time, so to have two favourites come together in a medley of macabre whimsy has just made a tough week better! As a gay transman, I always deeply appreciated this setting allowed for folks to explore themes of identity in a fun way right out of the box from Fallen London to Sunless Sea and Suless Skies - now to Mask of the Rose amidst the dark of the Neath. As always, another masterpiece!

I've been playing Fallen London for probably 6 or 7 years or more now. So seeing you post this was like a brick to the face. Totally unexpected but a lovely surprise!! I never expected my niche interests to collide like this!! You put in so many lore references like always and it's amazing. I love your work so much ❤❤❤ I raise my glass of prisoners honey to you Delicious Friend!!!

A video where the Stupendium plays a lovable thief, a character who gives me gender envy, AND an evil eccentric in a suit?! It’s the holy trinity!

Ohohohohohoho!! Another delightful showcase of your eloquence! It is unfortunately very late on my side, and the words escape my comprehension. At least I can admire those gorgeous costumes and, as always, the astounding visuals. In simpler terms, I'm loving it! And 12 minutes?! Have you lost your mind? ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

The unholy raptor screech of overwhelming joy I just inflicted on my walls. 🤩💖 I've loved Fallen London since the days when flash games on Facebook were the primary thing to do there. This is glorious, but I don't know if that counts as a tradeable whispered secret. 💖

Fallen London, my old friend! It's been a hot minute since I've played, but it's a treat to see people (re)discovering it. I had no idea a whole new game based around it had been released; thankfully there's plenty of references from the original browser game to spot! From the Masters of the Bazaar to the banned maps and street signs, from the Singing Mandrake to the Brass Embassy, this song is as full of nods to Fallen London as there are False-Stars in the ceiling of the Neath. It's awesome to see games like this get the attention they deserve, and it's a ton of fun to see peoples' interpretations of them in song. Excellent job as always, Stupes, and have a wonderful day... delicious (or, should I say, stupendous?) friend.

I've not felt intimidated by a Master in a very long time indeed . . . Bravo! A stupendous show, as expected coming from you.

My god, Stupes just never has a bad song, ever since I started watching them I have been surprised and impressed each and every time. Soon Their name will be heard all over the world, their talent for making amazing music and the dedication they have to make each song a work of art is something that a whole lot of people will never forget once they tune into Stupes' ever growing catalog of modern day marvels. Bravo you beautiful artist you! You will be someone who stands the test of time I am sure!

im so glad everyone seems to agree with me that "phenomenition" is the best harmonic moment not just in the song but in your catalog

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro (Narration) 1:19 Part 1: Honest Bob 3:02 Chorus 3:41 Part 2: Mrs. Cassie Haversham 5:18 Chorus 2 6:11 Part 3: Mr. Byron Brimstone 7:49 Reprise (Bridge) 8:33 Part 4: Mr Pages 9:36 Final Chorus 11:17 Outro Fantastic work as always, keep it up Stups!

As a longtime fan of FL, I am stunned and delighted by this-- but why aren't more people talking about Stupes' INCREDIBLE performance as Cassie? My jaw was on the floor! I had to rewind several times to be sure it was you I was looking at! Your acting abilities are second only to your musical talent, and I'm SO here for more projects that show off both.

I've been a fan of Sunless Skies for years, and with Mask of the Rose out I'm starting to get more into the Fallen London universe. And _MY GOD._ I never thought I'd see the day that a fan song - much less a fan song by _the Stupendium_ - got made about one of my favorite video game settings of all time. And an absolute _bop_ of one as well!!! My _goodness!!!_

Stupes. You SHAVED for a video. Now that's dedication! Hats off!

I'm gonna catch this opportunity to cheer you up for the million subscribers milestone, but also to just thank you for doing what you do. Each song you made has had a great video and something that set it apart from every other musician. And this one, this one is your magnum opus in my opinion. The sheer quality the song and the visuals keep throughout the whole 12 minutes is just boggling to me. Every character has a charming personality and provides some world-building to the Fallen London universe. And I still haven't talked about my favorite part of this musical masterpiece : that being 7:48 onwards. This part feels so hopeless yet grandiose and angelic. The way the voices start out separated, for then to join each other in a beautifully sad chanting, which I find gorgeous. And then, transitioning to the next part, the way the characters voices go lower in pitch as they repeat "falling" over and over until, eventually, Mr. Pages starts his part in such a demonic accent and voice. This is just the part of the song that makes me go "How the hell is Stupendium so fucking talented?", as much as I rambled about their talent pretty much in every song. This is just the epitome tho. Coming up with words such as "insignifiportant" and "apocaclysm" is just out of this world. Or, perhaps, it comes from under the surface. Again, Stupendium. You're SO talented, and also my favorite artist in general (not just nerdcore). I'm so happy that you finally got a small part of the respect and subscribers you deserve for how high the production quality is. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you, Stupes

Holy shit!!!!! This was one of the most incredible videos experiences I’ve seen from you so far!!! Your outfit as you played Cassie looked AMAZING, the INCREDIBLE glowing eyes, the way you subtly changed your voice for each character, you’ve once again insnared me with your able to storytell through music, well freaking done Stupes!!!! I sense I’ll be playing a new game soon….

The Cassie costume/cosplay is so amazing! It took me the entire verse to figure out Stupes was playing her 🧡

I am obsessed with everything about this song! The lines, the outfits, your insane transformation for Cassie... and everything else. Just amazing

I would LOVE to see this on a theater stage, I have a feeling it would be an amazing show!!! Also, you played Cassie wonderfully! I'm really glad the studio gave you the artistic freedom to play around with the characters, the settings and the song because this is an amazing musical right here! 🤩🤩🤩

By the wisdom of Stone, Storm and Salt, that was a mighty fine song! Every aspect is just oozing with talent, and each character feels both like I've just met them and have known them forever, and feels right at home in the Fallen London world. But seriously, the part sung by the Masters of the city was by far one of my favourite forms of lyricism I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. You somehow managed to capture the unique, mysterious (and creepy) nature of the Masters with words that don't exist but still somehow make sense, all in an eerie and sinister waltz. Truly a world-class act. (And now I really want a full blown musical production of Fallen London because heck this was amazing)

I’m speechless. This is by far one of the greatest things I have ever watched. The amount of details with the characters, props, editing- where do I even start?! You played Cassie so well!! Representation in a cool song with a cool video… what more can ya’ ask for?? I know I said I was speechless but now I can’t stop talking about how wonderful this is, truly. Girl.. you’re incredible. 🧡🧡

Just finished my final a level exam, you’ve unironically had a massive impact in me doing as well as I have. i have a playlist of 28 of my favourite songs, including this one, (the first one I heard from you was the Fallout 76 song), and it’s been so therapeutic having it in the background, obviously this isn’t me saying I’ve definitely smashed it but hopefully i get the grades i need, but i know for a fact without your music I’d not have done as well. So this is to say thank you so much for all the help during my exam season as well as just in general over the years! Hope you continue being amazing as you always are!

The fact you played all these characters by yourself (exept the backround characters) just shows your talent

Only Stupes' wordsmithery could hold a candle to Failbetter's writing! Absolutely brilliant. Cassie needs to give me some makeup tips, too.

I can’t even describe how amazing this is. You have nearly unmatchable talent!! Every song you do outdoes the last one and is unique in every way possible. I have never been so happy to listen to music on repeat. One of the first i listened to was Art of Darkness and in about half a year i listened to it over 100 times. And that was only on KZfaq. I don’t even know how many times i actually listened to it. And every song you do afterwards is my new favorite and i just can’t stop listening to it. ❤❤❤ Great job!!!🎉🎉 And the fact this is 12 MINUTES??!! It doesn’t feel like that when I’m listening but my brain just exploded when i saw that.

I'd never even heard of Fallen London before, but this is still now my favorite thing you've made! This is amazing! So well-made! So much obvious love and effort!

Idk why, but “London town laid to rest underground” is my favorite line in the song. A masterpiece, as always.

Robert and Cassie gave me huge *Oliver!* vibes, and I'm 100% here for it. Amazing performance - I'm overjoyed that you've begun to branch into Musical Theatre, because it fits you to a tee!

Stupendium I have no words for this, I just can't describe the sheer joy your work fills me with. The pure, unadulterated, creativity and art of it, so much heart and visible work put into it. Not to even mention the combining of so many mediums into what can only be described as a hybrid of movie, video game, musical, poetry, stageplay, and more I don't even have the words for. All by one guy most of the time. You're the epitome of human creativity and artistry, which is to me the most sacred defining feature of humanity as a whole. So I thank you for these absolute masterpieces 😄

Hey potential Stupes sponsors - this video got me to buy the game, like most all Stupendium songs about a game I didn't already own. Keep up the sponsorships!

So glad this is what introduced me to this world, couldnt ask for anything better

OMG! Stupes this is just perfection! You always know how to mix the silly, mysterious, and spooky things all together making so many masterpieces! I know I don't usually go on discord but went on it and seen your announcement that it would come out today and I was definitely excited! Thank you for all these amazing videos Stupes! They really do mean a lot since recently I am dealing with scoliosis and the doctor said it was bad and needed surgery, still don't know when surgery date is but on Monday, I'll have to get an MRI and get put to sleep since it will take them awhile to see what they will do and observe it, it will be the first time I'll be dealing with all that, watching this video really does make me smile and I really appreciate it! Let's just hope meh first ever surgery will turn out good ounce they set the date for that lol

This was all I could have ever wished for and more. It is entirely comprehensible for people who never heard of Fallen London and yet it is a pure love letter to it, sprinkled with incredibly deep cuts (don't think you could slip "whilst the others *at* my station" past me.) It brilliantly shows the unfamiliarity of your Londoner OCs with the neath in details such as their expectation that they would die, as well as the sly knowledge of Byron and Mr Pages (whose part was shakespearean in its neologism by the way) I cannot even imagine how many hours this project must have taken and I am incredibly happy to see it! My wrists hurt from happy autistic flapping which is the highest praise I can possibly give. Thank you and all who worked on this masterpiece! Edit: I am on my fourth relisten and just now got the "The former me embraced the chance to die" and I feel quite dense for having missed it the first 3 times. I reiterate my amazement at this piece. Edit: It appears that you lose the "Creator Heart" when you edit a comment. Woe is me. :(

I love all the characters in the game, but oh what I would do to get a DLC that adds these characters! They all have stories that I have become enamored with and want to explore! Well done, Stupendium!

Well.. look who obsfucated and fell deepth into the Neith.. I am glad to see Fallen London get a song, my tasty friend.. I've been off and in the town a few times a year, and we love seeing more show up! ^^ The diddy was wonderful as well, and you portrificated our fair town very lovely like. Oh.. and thank you for the black tar drink, my friend.

This is an absolute delight. I just wish I could subscribe harder than I already have! Fallen London, and indeed, the Fifth City universe has always captivated my mind and left me full of wonder, and the way the performance is handled, with just a *bit* of the supernatural, while still focusing on the human tales the Neath provides, and the music, it's all marvelous. I can only hope you'll be revisiting this universe at some point with another song - because frankly, I couldn't get enough of this one! (And it's *twelve minutes long!* My god, Stupes!) And that's to say nothing of the effects, production value, and such. The subtle touch of correspondence with Byron Brimstone, and just... everything about the Pages section. Chef kiss. Thank you so much for making this.

I've found an exploit for farming actions in Fallen London-- it seems you get one back every time you listen to this song! Phenomenal work as always ;)

As someone coming from Fallen London, this is spectacularly on point, congratulations for the dedication that went into presenting as much of the general mood of the universe as possible in the time you had. And as just a listener, holy cow, this is fantastic! Thank you for this masterpiece!

Ah, yes, the song that got me into Fallen London. What a wonderful thing to see passing by while I'm waiting on the slow boat.

So excited for a 12 minute song! (Edit: it was AMAZING! How do you turn these into such good songs and make me interested in these games ive never heard of before!?)

First, GODS DAMN. Second, everything about this from the sets to the outfits to the tune to the near patented Stupendium rhymes brimming with clever vocabulary and twists is completely amazing. So much love and care went into this project, it clearly shows and they were 300% right to put their faith behind the stupendium. Third, how Stupes can look great whether in a masculine or feminine presenting role just triggers all the bi panic, but it's also surprising they finally did a role where they had to shave the stache off, sometimes they'd disguise it but I don't know if they've ever gone bare for one of these videos...

The amount of effort and care he puts into his work just amazes me. You can tell that he is passionate about what he does, and that is one of the many reasons why he is #1 artist! I really appreciate what he does for us. Every time he comes out with a new song, i always get excited cause i know it's going to be good. and all i can say is thank you so much, Stupendium, for all of the time and effort you put into your songs!