But perhaps more interesting—and in an entirely different direction to Acree’s sweeping, fantastical orchestral score—is this snippet from “The Legend of Vox Machina.” An in-show song performed by Critical Role’s Sam Riegel, reprising his role as gnome bard Scanlan Shorthalt, the song, composed with Peter Habib of Mr. Fantastic, essentially acts as Scanlan’s musical hype song for the party, introducing them one by one in humorous (and occasionally racy) style as he explains what they each bring to the group… and why of course they should be hired for any well-paying quests.
It’s very cute—especially when Scanlan trades his whimsical strumming for a rap-influenced chorus about his own expertise—and, if you weren’t sure enough just how tounge-in-cheek the fantasy series might get in its adventuring, will give you a good indicator of just how silly things with Vox Machina can occasionally get.
The Legend of Vox Machina’s original soundtrack will feature 47 tracks in all from the series, including the two above, and is set to release digitally alongside the launch of the first three episodes of the series from tomorrow, January 28. Stay tuned to io9 for more from The Legends of Vox Machina soon!
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