Thanks for taking the time to check out Hwei's theme! I'd like to extend a huge thank you to Riot Games for having me back to compose another Champion theme (although this one is obviously much different from Nilah's in pretty much every conceivable way). We worked really hard in order to create a theme that not only encapsulated Hwei's complex persona, but also told his tragic story. You may have already caught some of these details I’m about to share below if you've already listened at this point, but here are some general story bits that we tried to convey through the composition as well as the orchestration: ________ Solo Flute: Represents Hwei's "Light" (His kindness, vibrancy of mind and upbringing on Koyehn) Solo Cello: Represents Hwei's "Darkness" (His dangerous intensity of expression and imagination as well as horrified intrigue and despair) Piano: The connective tissue between the two (Also represents his more grounded, melancholic temperament) Violin: Jhin/Jhin's influence (0:00 - 1:12) - His early, peaceful life. Painting his visions for his temple masters. (1:13 - 2:00) - As the years pass, he continues to paint according to the teachings of his temple (flute lead) while also venturing off on his own at night to paint his more "dangerous" and visionary art (cello joins). (2:00) - Jhin.... (2:25 - 2:37) - Pleading conversation and confrontation with Jhin. This eventually leads to.... (2:38 - 3:02) - Complete and utter devastation and betrayal, brought forth through Jhin's massacre. Hwei grapples with the shocking revelation and aftermath. He struggles to find balance between his intense sorrow and inner turmoil in conjunction with the hopeful empathy and kindness that lies deep within him. (3:03 - 3:43) - Present day Hwei, unshackled and wielding his art to fully express his complex visions in order to manipulate the world around him. (3:44 - End) - Quiet and lonely reflection that calls back to the intro (although now with more emotional weight and life experience). ________ So, there you have it! I hope you enjoy listening to Hwei's theme as much as I enjoyed writing it.

@Masterpouya

5 ай бұрын

I’m hypnotised by it! An amazing work you did here! Thanks for that!

@benhicksmusic

5 ай бұрын

@@Masterpouyaso glad you like it! Thank you!

@barbaranascimento4688

5 ай бұрын

It's really a great theme! I felt big emotions while watching this video. This impacted me deeply.

@eviehappy

5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous! Thank you so much for your hard work!

@anticlickbait

5 ай бұрын

I knew it Jhin was involved Nice piece of art

Y’all need to have these be background music in the client for a week or two after a new champ comes out. Every theme is a banger

@Chirarine

5 ай бұрын

So like in the old times with a champion release when we logged in we saw the champion splash art moving with music? Wow I feel old now....

@rk13567

5 ай бұрын

@@Chirarine yeah I miss login screens. The convenience of not logging in is nice but the music and moving art was always awesome

@Chirarine

5 ай бұрын

@@rk13567 True I believe a lot of people are missing it so who knows one day they might add it back or as a front page in the client?

@yulian545

5 ай бұрын

They adding it everytime but on his own button, try to find it next time

@AppleBaron

5 ай бұрын

​@@ChirarineLogin screens were cool, but they actively encouraged you to not log in 😅. Making something in client itself would be better.

Remember Jhin's obsession with four? Interestingly, Hwei's theme has aspects and references to the number three (3) instead, from the inner meter (it almost feels waltz-y at times) to the little violin trills. It's like a dance... one that lacks warmth, but is filled with life.

@DannyPotato

5 ай бұрын

You’re RIGHTTT. Plus the rule of three that they teased him with and his abilities’ organisation omg I LOVEEEEEEEEE

@MrKross-tc9yy

5 ай бұрын

And yet, he can't escape Jhin, with the music lasting 4:08 minutes.

@outu296

5 ай бұрын

violin trills are the most stable thing to compose with world instrument like the yuping, and the music is more of a 9+12/4 than regular 3/4 saddly

@KarlyanZe

4 ай бұрын

There's actually a secondary mission in-game when Hwei is against Jhin. If you kill Jhin with Hwei's ultimate, you get 3,33% magic pen

@The-uj5qp

3 ай бұрын

but adding up the numbers it's 12, 12/4 = 3@@MrKross-tc9yy

League music never dissapoints!!

@AMKpolka5

5 ай бұрын

brother I playback videos on 2x as well!!! that music was fire yo

@SahilP2648

5 ай бұрын

My most favorite theme is Neeko the curious chameleon. This track makes me cry every now and then because it's so beautiful! I listen to tracks on my Px8 with an EQ, suffice to say it's heavenly.

@jakubpiotrm.9648

5 ай бұрын

True.

@ONI37

5 ай бұрын

This one did

@ratee7

5 ай бұрын

Why is this one of the top comments on every LOL champion them video?

I love how Hwei's ambivalent feelings are reflected in his theme. There's something somber that has shades of Jhin's violin and the trauma he caused mixed with how he helped Hwei embrace his own artistic sense, yet there's also something more hopefully and gentle with the wind instrument, that fits Hwei's choice of kindness and empathy. Both mix and create something new, bolder and adventurous, with a steadfast rhythm that suits Hwei's way of living. Amazing storytelling, GG Riot Music Department, another W for you.

@jiananqu5804

5 ай бұрын

This comment is underrated. Brilliant analysis and interpretation, exactly what I felt.

@Kurumi_Kazuha

Ай бұрын

There is a pinned comment from the creatoe

Riot you really outdid yourself with this champion :D i dont care if he is balanced or not at the start, you cant always guarantee that at the beginning ofcourse. But im really happy how the design turned out and i've always wished for a champion with this kind of kit! Thanks for all the years of Entertainment and fun

@nyanbrox5418

5 ай бұрын

Very true, I genuinely thought the spellbook champ would be kinda generic but I'd play him anyway, but no, *this* is how to design something fresh, I am extremely impressed, and coming out after Briar? Riot is on a roll with great editions that I have basically wanted for years Like, when I started league, I was like, I want to play a wizard who has tons of spells, for mid and support, a top lane necromancer, and a vampire jungler We already had Yorick, but now Briar and Hwei, I mean seriously, Riot is filling out all of the niches with really nice twists too I mean Yorick being a necromancer who is a tank with a shovel as a weapon, Briar the vampire, except she is an acrobat failed assassin hemomancy experiment, and Hwei the art mage from ionia who experienced destruction from Jhin, then fell into his own dispair, then serenity when he found peace in his new artistic expression He is also the first regular human male mage No Ryze and brand are not humans, brand is just a corpse, Ryze is blue and centuries old, I don't care what his bio says, I refuse to count Ryze as a "human wizard" Also I just really like the idea of paint magic, and combining art together to make something new

@SiMeGamer

5 ай бұрын

Something about balance: Releasing a champion in any state that is NOT strong (overpowered) is a bad practice because you will not gain good data because way less people will play them. An example from history: Akshan was released and had a really bad winrate because people did not know how to play him so people didn't play him much, so Riot artificially buffed him a lot to increase playrate and then reverted the buffs on the very next patch because he wasn't actually weak. Balance is about long term ability to make things relatively viable and knowing what levers you can pull and where power lies. Hwei should be overpowered on release. It's not an oopsie. It's the point. Expect every champion to be too strong on release or after a mid-scope or after a VGU. If you want to make a good game overall, you need as much data to work with. And if it means a champion is overpowered for a few patches, that's fine. The overall health of the game is better for it.

@luwie2128

5 ай бұрын

fr!!! Men, this is why I love riot games!!! Bruh, thank you so much for creating such a life saving game in my life

@khadajhin

5 ай бұрын

​@@nyanbrox5418 twisted fate isnt a mage?

@Kev-O33

5 ай бұрын

if only the game was as good as its music

He's almost as up my alley as Jhin. What a masterpiece of champion design. His theme is exactly what I was expecting. I'm pretty sure it starts in a major key, then we transition to minor at 0:51 and it sounds so tragic and full of sorrow. And then we even get a solo at 2:25, my favourite part in Jhin's theme as well.

If Jhin received some voicelines for Hwei too, this champion release would be absolutely perfect.

@exiled7038

5 ай бұрын

Too bad. They can't bring Jhin's original va back (because of the scandal) so that means they can't create any new voicelines for him

@somethingliving9307

5 ай бұрын

I dont think its possible at all. One of the VA of Jhin is dead. Sorry for bad english.

@samuelpaulin4710

5 ай бұрын

​@@exiled7038what scandal ?

@NeonColored

5 ай бұрын

@@samuelpaulin4710 he's allegedly been caught at some nasty stuff with minors

@alexlazerboy8354

5 ай бұрын

@@NeonColoredfalse allegations that got cleared up. But yea riot too scared to hire him now

Goth femboy artist theme goes pretty hard ngl

@patrykberger6136

2 ай бұрын

Feels like it's playing the story of Hwei's life.

I like how the violin/other strings instruments in Hwei's theme can be interpreted as the darkness Jhin awoke in him, meanwhile the wind instruments can be interpreted as the light and innocence Hwei still has. Or maybe I'm completely wrong and just a loser idk

@myu9861

5 ай бұрын

You explained it excellently! I was reading this in satisfaction, why did you bully yourself? You are more than you think

@benhicksmusic

5 ай бұрын

You’re absolutely correct! Nice catch!

@nomoretwitterhandles

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I hope you get the chance to read this: Art is made to be interpreted. There is no "wrong" interpretation. Yeah, sometimes people may not see what the artist intended, but intention is different from interpretation. Interpretation is one of the key factors of art. In fact, audience interpretation helps artists grow and evolve, as feedback allows them to learn from their piece, so they may improve in the future. Critiques and interpretations, "wrong" or not, exist for clarity's sake. If an artist never has their work interpreted, how are they to know if they landed the mark? "Wrong" interpretations are just as important as the "right" ones. Though, again, interpretations are personal; intentions are factual. An artist's intention may not be fully clear in their piece, thus the interpretations help them understand what they're missing and what they're good at expressing. Take it from someone who used to be a professional artist--your interpretation is just as good as the next guy's. What's important is you read into it, you felt something, and you expressed that. Maybe you are wrong, we don't know. What we do know is you provided very helpful feedback for the creator, and for every creator who may want to create similar stories.

@mindnut3354

21 күн бұрын

@@nomoretwitterhandlesHow thoughtfully said, friend 👏🏽

3:05 I FREAKING LOVE THIS PART!! Give all the people involved in this a raise!

@novaes5979

3 ай бұрын

It has that fantastical quality to it, like a song you would hear while exploring an entirely new world full of wonders.

The flute and violin in this theme go so hard in this theme it's insane.

@visionofsolace8961

3 ай бұрын

The flute is his voice, the violin is Jhin's influence on him

I'm so glad Riot started crediting their artists. This video's even showing their faces. I absolutely love this! (It might have been happening for a few songs now without me noticing, I don't know, but I know this is recent)

I am so in love with him you have no idea. On PBE I have never had more fun learning and playing a champ. I love his design and his playstyle. But most of all actually, I love his personality. His mind is so beautiful. Man I wish I knew someone like him, his way of thinking and speaking makes me feel less lonley... I guess cause someone sees the world kind of like I do too?

I went to music school for instrumental performance No piece I studied nor listened to gave me the goosebumps and the emotions of 2:25 Ben Jacobson and Cameron Stone worked some serious magic on their instruments I cannot describe the feeling

So excited for him! The second you guys said there was an artist coming to the rift in an earlier video I was THRILLED! He's better than I had hoped for.

Haven't dug into his lore, but I love the little details in his animations that resemble Jhin. The flamboyant flips of arms after a shot, even the strut seems similar, just more moody.

@funplayer05.1

5 ай бұрын

Iirc he is Jhin’s brother, hence the shared details

@astrea4020

5 ай бұрын

@@funplayer05.1He is not. Jhin is his teacher

@fakelawchannel3026

5 ай бұрын

​@@astrea4020Jhin isnt his teacher, Jhin KILLED Hweis teacher, this atrocity (Jhins art) showed Hwei a Dark yet intriguing way of doing Art. Hweis Saw this new art and understood better what he felt inside him, thats why he says Jhin opened his eyes...way too much. Jhin was just passing by doing a little pew pew cubism and Hweis Saw him and got inspired, thats all.

The opening gets me teary-eyed. If this played while I was walking through a serene forest, I would start crying. This is an absolute masterpiece. So beautiful.

I can't stop playing this song, it doesn't get old, so beautiful

I love these theme videos also including the concept art. It's cool to see that someone like Sett had several radically different design concepts, but Hwei was so clearly defined right at the start that there was little to no change or variants.

so beautiful, elegant and melancholic. just like him! 🖤🖌

This theme is absolutely stunning. It captures the story of the character so deeply. When I first listened to the theme before even reading Hwei’s background I could feel the music alluding to a deep traumatic past connected in with being an artist. Just incredible

Riot Music, perfect, as always. It's amazing that this record label also makes games and such on the side!

this is actually so heat bro if this was for a movie it would go INSANE

always bangers riot music team slaps.

I've wanted a Fine Art champ for a couple years. ITS FINALLY HAPPENED! Thank you Riot team, I appreciate the work and effort you put in.

You really outdid yourself on the music. I just finished a music composition degree and honestly I was inspired to write more music because of this alone.

i actually love it. riot has DEFINITELY wanted to release this champion for YEARS, glad to see they're finally doing it.

Hope the theme will play when playing the champ !

@orangeninjaza7955

5 ай бұрын

They never really do unfortunately

@dallasmeeker5577

5 ай бұрын

@@orangeninjaza7955 Except with Seraphine

@yulian545

5 ай бұрын

​@@orangeninjaza7955 Seraphine be like

Props to the music team. This theme is amazing as always. Also that concept art looks sick!

he looks so cool tbh, and this theme is so sick too

2:25 and further goes right into the heart

Thanks for making those videos. Reminds me of the old speeded up splash art video back in the days. It's really inspiring for people that want to work in the industry and this is another great video. Love the inclusion of the flutist, too.

This theme is so peacefull, i would love to see a mash up with Jhin's. It's really beautifull how it turned out. GG Riot

@dallasmeeker5577

5 ай бұрын

theres actually a part of Jhin's in there! it's the only time you hear a violin

Absolutely beautiful ^^ I always love hearing the themes, and the concepts here are so fun to see more of

I love how shy and unconfident he appears when he's just walking around with his head down and his hands in his pocket with a slouched posture. Yet he springs to life when he brandishes his brush. He suddenly appears so confident, powerful and authoritative. It's great visual story telling that I think a lot of creatives can relate to.

beautiful theme as always 🥺💕 new favourite def captures his personality and vibes very well

So glad they finally made the new theme. It was truly fantastic!

bro....I could immediately tell this was a bamboo flute...combine a bit of Ghost of Tsushima with God of War...that's kinda what this sounds like...amazing his design...dang, why does he give me Stefano Valentini vibes combined with like Ivern or something? cool champ...very unique how they went for burst mage instead of slasher or something

Of course Riot Music Team never fails to deliver.

Gorgeous harmony

Ever since I heard warriors by imagine dragons I've fallen in love with all the songs made for league of legends, you guys never dissapoint!

2:25 They incorporated part of Jhin's theme for Hwei's theme

Just the music alone is a gift to the community!

Since 03:20 It sounds similar to Jhin's theme to me, if that was on purpose it is an amazing detail; The song is so beautiful.

Hwei’s Champion Theme is in a very good spot this time! Glad they outdid themselves with this music!

This music is masterpiece itself

I’ve never been this exited for a new champion since Jhin’s reveal, thank you riot ❤❤❤

_"I keep spiraling down paths I never thought I'd go... I see... Destruction. Light. Despair. You awoke it in me, Jhin."_ _"...There is light in me! I can't lose sight of it!"_

The concept with the cape in game, is so cool

Incredible league artistry as usual. Always a pleasure to bless my eyes with the process of riots champion creation. Well done team

Absolutely one of the most creative and fun looking champs with a banger theme too? Riot is giving me faith in league + the new season looks SO FUN Riot have redeemed themselves! Now im starting to feel the biggest budget league has ever got and I can already feel it, his lore will be at least very good just from the music and design

this is just beautiful. love it.

Always love to see the development process of a champ whilst hearing the theme! From pencil to Rift as I like to call it

Just amazing work! Lovely

Can't wait to hear MarcoMeatball react to this one, and see if he picks up on the 3 phases of music to indicate the 3 "styles" of art Hwei finds himself using.

Wow it’s my first time seeing you using champion 3 model to set a pose for splash art

The themes are always so good

masterpiece

hes sooo friggin bootiful i love him *SMOOCH* the colors and pop in his abilities *SMOOCH*

This is beautiful, riots music never misses

One of the most beautiful themes in recent years.

Looking forward to becoming a Hwei main 🎉

Oh my god I love him!

So goooood! Please bring back leagues classic login screens as a toggle riot!

I love Jhin, he's the most interesting character in lol for me. It's great that he now has a successor. And the theme is beautiful as well!

Hwei has a really cool design, plus i like how riot trying to do new things

idk if its just me but it has legend of zelda soundtrack vibes, i love it

Shoutout to the cello referencing kindreds wolf, good stuff rito

already love it

Just realized he seems to be a lefty! It's nice to see.

beauty at its core

GOD THIS IS PERFECT FOR HIM…

The inside article says they've been working on Hwei's concept for a long time. It was completely worth it.

Sounds like something out of the Ori games, in the best possible way. Very nice.

nice to see a bit of the music team

Really beautiful artwork

im so excited for this come out!!! :D

It sounds so good💯😭

Thank you for creating Hwei, honestly all I wanted for a new mage character

So cool how his theme has callbacks to Jhins theme

This is a musical masterpiece.

The links to Jhin's theme is beautiful

Riots music department nails it again. Amazing music.

I love this theme, I really FEEL like Hwei while listening to it.

@dracuhl8342

5 ай бұрын

Hweit a minute. How do you know how he feels?

@Raezra

5 ай бұрын

You just have to feel the Hweight on your shoulders@@dracuhl8342

Banger

this remainds me some how to the music from blasphemous and warcraft, so beautiful

Great theme

Magnifique

Been waiting for this champion for years can’t wait to main him I love the hard work that went into making him.

@Rustyvoil27

5 ай бұрын

*Invoker inspired champion

@juicespiller456

5 ай бұрын

@@Rustyvoil27 okay?

@Rustyvoil27

5 ай бұрын

@@juicespiller456 uh ah.

No Hwei This is sick

A masterpiece

Sublime !!!

I like him and the fact that he's squishy is nice. Tested him and I feel like he'll be amazing for my Support playstyle.

classic art student energy

2:25 masterpiece

This is one of the most beautiful themes riot has done lately

yepyep 21hrs ago n im still waiting for more vids of my boii😎🤓

its giving “ TONIGHT WILL BE THE NIGHT THAT I FELL FOR YOU…..”

We also need the soundtrack for the preseason. The void ost is so gooood