Name: Turnabout Musical LIVE! (Multicam Edit) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Fan Musical @Nerdification
Uploaded: 2026-09-22T08:17:00-05:00
Duration: 8 min 17 s
Description: Turnabout Musical LIVE! (Multicam Edit) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Fan Musical

Turnabout Musical LIVE! (Multicam Edit) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Fan Musical

Nerdification 2026-09-22 | Turnabout Musical LIVE! (Multicam Edit) - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Fan Musical

Through the Lies - From Justice: An Ace Attorney Musical

Nerdification 2025-11-16 | Facts wear disguises of all shapes and sizes.

DOWNLOAD: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1spcT6acHYN9t0fqVcSMmM8Yk0ThBWnsS?usp=drive_link

Music - Liam Dessau
Lyrics - Liam Dessau
Transcription - Liam Dessau
Arrangement - Isaac Bigum

EP Cast:
Phoenix Wright - JJ Rider
Apollo Justice - CammieMile

EP Crew:
Timing/Tuning: Twifairy
Mixing: Isaac Bigum
Mastering: Isaac Bigum
Video: Lucille

Ace Up Your Sleeve - From Justice: An Ace Attorney Musical

Nerdification 2025-11-01 | And that's the ace up your sleeve.

DOWNLOAD: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1spcT6acHYN9t0fqVcSMmM8Yk0ThBWnsS

Music - Liam Dessau, RightAsRain
Lyrics - Liam Dessau, RightAsRain
Transcription - Liam Dessau
Arrangement - Isaac Bigum

EP Cast:
Kristoph Gavin - TheSingingKoala
Apollo Justice - CammieMile
Phoenix Wright - JJ Rider
Trucy Wright - Kay Oss

EP Crew:
Mixing: Kai (XLR KiZIA)
Mastering: Isaac Bigum
Video - Lucille

Poker Face - From Justice: An Ace Attorney Musical

Nerdification 2025-10-25 | See through her guise, and find the lies behind her poker face!

DOWNLOAD (now with sheet music and instrumentals!): drive.google.com/drive/folders/1spcT6acHYN9t0fqVcSMmM8Yk0ThBWnsS?usp=drive_link

Music - Diana Heslin, Liam Dessau
Lyrics - Diana Heslin, Liam Dessau
Transcription - Katherine Leister
Arrangement - Isaac Bigum

EP Cast:
Olga Orly - Bridget “Jack” Foley
The Judge - Lucille
Apollo Justice - CammieMile
Kristoph Gavin - TheSingingKoala
Winston Payne - Aaron Bird

EP Crew:
Mixing: Diana Heslin, Twifairy
Mastering: Isaac Bigum
Video: Lucille

NOW Thats What I Call Nerdification (Volume 1) - Cabaret Stream

Nerdification 2025-10-19 | This live-streamed cabaret features several talented performers (some you’ve heard from before, some you haven’t) performing songs all throughout Nerdification Medias extensive catalogue of music. Expect some Turnabout Musical, some Avatar TLA, Songs From The Wild, and maybe, just maybe…. Some brand new songs from some not yet released projects!

This Is Sherwood - From The Man Called Robin Hood

Nerdification 2025-10-19 | In a thrilling new musical from Nerdification Media, veteran producers Sarah Shope and Diana Heslin explore the myth of Robin Hood.

Leads performed by (in order of appearance): Ren Alberg, MJ Chestang, Zoe D. Lee, Danny Paparozzi
Ensemble: Sarah Shope, Diana Heslin, Abigail Stanton, Elizabeth Lawrence
Lyrics by Diana Heslin with additional lyrics by Jules Heslin and Sarah Shope
Music and arrangement by Diana Heslin
Choral arrangement by Sarah Shope
Mixed by Zoe D. Lee
Video by Diana Heslin

Here Comes Justice - From Justice: An Ace Attorney Musical

Nerdification 2025-10-19 | We told them we were retired. "I'm out of the Ace Attorney Musical game," we said. But then they called us out of retirement for one last job. The big one.

Justice will be done for Apollo Justice.

DOWNLOAD - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1spcT6acHYN9t0fqVcSMmM8Yk0ThBWnsS?usp=drive_link

Music - Diana Heslin, Liam Dessau
Ensemble arrangement - Bridget “Jack” Foley, Liam Dessau
Lyrics - Diana Heslin, Kai (XLR KiZIA), Liam Dessau
Transcription - Liam Dessau
Arrangement - Isaac Bigum

EP Cast:
Apollo Justice - CammieMile
Kristoph Gavin - TheSingingKoala
Ensemble - The Justice: An Ace Attorney Musical production server (Join here to be involved in the next EP! discord.gg/ywkUru5389

EP Crew:
Ensemble direction by Sarah Shope
Mixing: Isaac Bigum
Mastering: Isaac Bigum
Video: Zoe D. Lee

Worst of the Best - A Dragon Ball Fan Song

Nerdification 2025-10-03 | A tribute to 8th-place finishers everywhere.

After a brutal defeat in the 22nd World Martial Arts tournament, Yamcha must come to terms with the fact he’s no longer the strongest. Or the second strongest. Or the third…

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Music and Lyrics by Abigail Stanton
Mixing by Diana Heslin
Video and Art Assets by Elizabeth Lawrence

Cast
Yamcha – Danny Paparozzi
Ensemble – Abigail Stanton and Sarah Shope

Decree of the Prosecutor (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By James Tourle

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Miles Edgeworth — James Tourle

CREDITS
Lyrics, Music, and Instrumental by Matthew Taranto
Mixing by Aaron Bird

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

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Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Ill Be There (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By unfried_rice, Richard C. Kraus, and Ellie Spencer

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Maya Fey — unfried_rice
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer

CREDITS
Lyrics and Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Maxwell Dziabis

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Redd White and You (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By Marta and Richard C. Kraus

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Redd White — Marta
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus

CREDITS
Lyrics by Justin Briner
Music by Justin Briner and Matt Furda
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Matt Furda
Mixing by Aaron Bird

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

The Scent of Fresh Lemons I (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By Broadwayman23 and Richard C. Kraus

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Marvin Grossberg — Broadwayman23
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus

CREDITS
Lyrics and Music by Justin Briner
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Lizard Leigh
Mixing by Kay Oss

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

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Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

A Revealing Testimony (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By DA Castro and James Tourle

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Miles Edgeworth — James Tourle
April May — DA Castro

CREDITS
Lyrics by John Wells
Music by Sarah Taranto, Matt Furda, and Lizard Leigh
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Kay Oss

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Make It Right (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | By Ellie Spencer and unfried_rice

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Maya Fey — unfried_rice
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer

CREDITS
Lyrics by Michiel Van Belle and Sarah Taranto
Music by Sarah Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Sarah Shope
Mixing by Maxwell Dziabis

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries - Episode 2

Nerdification 2025-07-26 | EPISODE 2: TURNABOUT SISTERS

Nerdification.Media is proud to distribute “TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES” by the Rogue Players, a virtual video production of “Turnabout Musical”, adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions and the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad, based on Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney by CAPCOM.

This is Episode 2 of 6. See every episode released up to now here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSGzaSI7ngPABXVH-8hYGdkd

Check out the Video Cast Recording album here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=kLKH3jjuegWGQX_c

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CAST

Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Maya Fey — unfried_rice
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer
Miles Edgeworth — James Tourle
The Judge — Broadwayman23
Dick Gumshoe — Logan Mello
April May — DA Castro
Redd White — Marta
Marvin Grossberg — Broadwayman23

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CREW

Lead Production Organizers — Richard C. Kraus and Ashley Smith
Production Organizers — Aaron Bird, Ellie Spencer, and James Tourle
Senior Production Organizers — Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope
Lead Video Editor / Sprite Coordinator — Aaron Bird
Assistant Video Editor — Maxwell Dziabis
Sprite Animators — Ashley Smith and Richard C. Kraus
Background Artists — Gabbie and Nicephore
Detention Center Coloring — appo_calypse
Music Arranger — Elizabeth Lawrence
Audio Mixers and Crowd SFX — Aaron Bird, Maxwell Dziabis, and Kay Oss
Costume Designer — Archer Wells

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SONGS
1. “Overture”
Music & Instrumental by Matthew Taranto

6. “Make It Right”
Lyrics by Michiel Van Belle and Sarah Taranto
Music by Sarah Taranto
Instrumental by Sarah Shope

7. “A Revealing Testimony”
Lyrics by John Wells
Music by Sarah Taranto, Matt Furda, and Lizard Leigh
Instrumental by Elizabeth Lawrence

8. "The Scent of Fresh Lemons I"
Lyrics & Music by Justin Briner
Instrumental by Lizard Leigh

9. “Redd White and You”
Lyrics by Justin Briner
Music by Justin Briner and Matt Furda
Instrumental by Matt Furda

10. "I'll Be There"
Lyrics & Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental by Elizabeth Lawrence

11. "Decree of the Prosecutor"
Lyrics, Music, and Instrumental by Matthew Taranto

~~~
Find more amazing projects at nerdification.media

Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server!
discord.com/invite/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Justice for All (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2024-06-17 | By Ellie Spencer

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer

CREDITS
Lyrics and Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement and Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Joel Williams

~~~
TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

August Day (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2024-06-17 | By Richard C. Kraus and the Cast of Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Lana Skye — Marta
Lotta Hart –- DA Castro
Dick Gumshoe — Logan Mello
Maggey Byrde — Verunka Kavanová
Cody Hackins — Elana Harnack
Kay Faraday — Ashley Smith
Additional Ensemble — Aaron Bird, Broadwayman23, Diana Creatura, Ellie Spencer, Finn, James Tourle, Maxwell Dziabis, and unfried_rice

CREDITS
Lyrics by Matthew Taranto; Additional Lyrics by Olivia Ramsey
Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement by Abigail Stanton
Instrumental Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Diana Heslin

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TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Reawakening (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2024-06-17 | By Richard C. Kraus, unfried_rice, and Logan Mello

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Maya Fey — unfried_rice
Dick Gumshoe — Logan Mello

CREDITS
Lyrics and Music by Justin Briner and Matthew Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement by Abigail Stanton
Instrumental Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Maxwell Dziabis and Diana Heslin

~~~
TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

The Objection Song (from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries)

Nerdification 2024-06-17 | By Ellie Spencer, Richard C. Kraus, Marta, Maxwell Dziabis, and Broadwayman23

MP3 DOWNLOAD (+ INSTRUMENTAL)
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Je7CR8QhvxaJ5zayz0sXhOqbzxaOzOnQ

Full Video Cast Recording playlist here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=S_OdYo-jhe7l8fhw

CAST
Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer
Frank Sahwit – Marta
Larry Butz — Maxwell Dziabis
The Judge — Broadwayman23
Winston Payne — Maxwell Dziabis

CREDITS
Lyrics by Michiel Van Belle and Sarah Taranto
Music by Michiel Van Belle, Sarah Taranto, and Matthew Taranto
Instrumental Arrangement by Abigail Stanton
Instrumental Mastering by Elizabeth Lawrence
Mixing by Joel Williams

~~~
TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES
By The Rogue Players
Adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions
And the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad
Based on "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney" by CAPCOM

~~~
Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server! discord.gg/mxGFmgH5My

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries - Episode 1

Nerdification 2024-06-15 | EPISODE 1: THE FIRST TURNABOUT

Nerdification.Media is proud to distribute “TURNABOUT MUSICAL: THE MINISERIES” by the Rogue Players, a virtual video production of “Turnabout Musical”, adapted from the original screenplay by PW Musical Productions and the stage scripts by Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope, Bryn Tanner, and the Maya Fey Protection Squad, based on Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney by CAPCOM. This is Episode 1 of 6. See every episode released up to now here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSGzaSI7ngPABXVH-8hYGdkd

Check out the Video Cast Recording album here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Tu-_n3QhSFOssxuZM4o0I2LjdhfNSX_&si=kLKH3jjuegWGQX_c

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CAST

Phoenix Wright — Richard C. Kraus
Mia Fey — Ellie Spencer
Larry Butz — Maxwell Dziabis
The Judge — Broadwayman23
Winston Payne — Maxwell Dziabis
Frank Sahwit — Marta
Maya Fey — unfried_rice
Dick Gumshoe — Logan Mello

Lana Skye — Marta
Lotta Hart — DA Castro
Maggey Byrde — Verunka Kavanová
Cody Hackins — Elana Harnack
Kay Faraday — Ashley Smith
Ron DeLite — Finn
Desiree DeLite — DA Castro
Luke Atmey — Aaron Bird
Dahlia Hawthorne — Diana Creatura

Narrator — Peter Kistler
The Thinker — Aaron Bird

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CREW

Lead Production Organizers — Richard C. Kraus and Ashley Smith
Production Organizers — Aaron Bird, Ellie Spencer, and James Tourle
Senior Production Organizers — Diana Heslin & Sarah Shope
Lead Video Editor / Sprite Animator — Aaron Bird
Assistant Video Editor / Sprite Animator — Ashley Smith
Background Artists — Gabbie & Nicephore
Music Arrangers — Elizabeth Lawrence & Abigail Stanton
Audio Mixers — Maxwell Dziabis, Diana Heslin, Kay Oss, and Joel Williams
Costume Designer — Archer Wells

SONGS
1. “Overture”
Music & Instrumental by Matthew Taranto

2. “August Day”
Lyrics by Matthew Taranto; Additional Lyrics by Olivia Ramsey
Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental by Abigail Stanton

3. “The Objection Song”
Lyrics by Michiel Van Belle and Sarah Taranto
Music by Matthew Taranto, Michiel Van Belle, and Sarah Taranto
Instrumental by Abigail Stanton

4. “Justice For All”
Lyrics & Music by Matthew Taranto
Instrumental by Elizabeth Lawrence

5. “Reawakening”
Lyrics & Music by Justin Briner and Matthew Taranto
Instrumental by Abigail Stanton

~~~
Find more amazing projects at nerdification.media

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Episode 1 Release Date Trailer - Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries

Nerdification 2024-06-08 | Join us on June 15th at 2pm EDT for the premiere of "The First Turnabout", Episode 1 of the six-part Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries by the Rogue Players!

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August Day from Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries - FIRST LOOK!

Nerdification 2024-04-02 | Enjoy this work-in-progress sneak preview of “August Day”, the opening number of Turnabout Musical: The Miniseries by the Rogue Players!

“The First Turnabout”, Episode 1 of our six-part miniseries, will be arriving right here at Nerdification.Media’s YouTube channel in the very near future!

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“August Day”
Lyrics and Music by Matthew Taranto
Additional Lyrics by Olivia Ramsey
Arrangement by Abigail Stanton
Mixed by Diana Heslin

CAST
Phoenix Wright - Richard C. Kraus
Lana Skye - bonfiretea
Lotta Hart - DA Castro
Dick Gumshoe - Logan Mello
Maggey Byrde - Verunka
Cody Hackins - Elana
Kay Faraday - Ashley Smith
Ron DeLite - Finn
Desirée DeLite - DA Castro
Luke Atmey - Aaron Bird
Wendy Oldbag - Neecolaa
Dahlia Hawthorne - Dotty
Additional Voices - unfried_rice, James Tourle, Ellie Spencer, Maxwell Dziabis, and Broadwayman23

CREW
Lead Production Organizers - Richard C. Kraus and Ashley Smith
Production Organizers - Ellie Spencer, Aaron Bird, and James Tourle
Senior Production Organizers - Sarah Shope & Diana Heslin

Lead Video Editor - Aaron Bird
Video Editor / Sprite Animator - Ashley Smith
Background Artists - Gabbie and Nicephore
Costume Design - Archer Wells

~~~
Find more amazing projects at nerdification.media

Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server!
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For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Skyes The Limit - The Apollo Justice Musical Project

Nerdification 2024-02-16 | Uh-oh. I'm on another Ace Attorney fan musical project.

JOIN US ON DISCORD! discord.gg/aVpwhB8tSM

Video: Ashley Smith
Lyrics/Music: Diana H.
Vocals & Vocal mixing: Diana H.
Arrangement/Mastering: Ataré Vanguard (isaacsinstrumentals.com)

Video made using Objection.lol

LYRICS:
Another day
Of standing in peoples’ way
Crime scene, do not cross
Unless you wanna end up in cuffs

But hey,
Just try it and make my day
At least it’d be something to do
To pass the time and get me through

The grey
Skies clouding overhead
Why did I even get out of bed
Today
For another day in someone else’s shoes
Gotta beat the beat detective blues

They say the sky’s the limit
Sounds pretty nice, until you hit it
Then you realize your limits
Are so much lower than they seemed
So you give up on those dreams

This wasn’t my plan
I had it all figured out
Go to school, get my degree,
Ace the test and I would be

A forensic scientist
And the sky would be my only limit
Well, the clouds are only three miles high
You could walk there in an hour’s time
So I guess that could explain why I
Stalled out before I hit my prime

They said the sky’s the limit
Because they don’t want to admit it
You cannot pass your limits
So why even try?
When the sky’s much closer than it seems
And growing up means giving up your dreams
For a steady paycheck
An honest living
You hit the bottleneck
And the world’s unforgiving
So put on your badge and
Turn in your lab coat
It’s easier to survive
Once you give up your hopes

Adjust your expectations
If you want my advice
Rock bottom’s a great foundation
And this is your life
This is my life.

Another day.
And another day.
And another day.
And another-

Breathe – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Having laid Link to slumber in the Shrine of Resurrection, Zelda offers some parting words before resolving to fight back the Calamity alone.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale

MUSIC & Lyrics- AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
AUDIO MIXING - Navasha

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

My Fault / Fallen (Reprise) – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | With Calamity Ganon resurrected and the kingdom forever changed, Zelda curses her own inaction in the name of all who have fallen.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale
ADDITIONAL VOCALS - AshnWolves, Diana Heslin, James Tourle, Navasha, Sarah Shope

MUSIC & Lyrics- AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
AUDIO MIXING - Navasha

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Focus – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Discovering that Zelda has been avoiding her prayer to the Goddess Hylia, King Rhoam admonishes his daughter for failing to do her duty.

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KING RHOAM - Hunter Oehlschlaeger
ZELDA - WanderingNightingale
ADDITIONAL VOCALS - AshnWolves, James Tourle, Sarah Shope

MUSIC & Lyrics- AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
AUDIO MIXING - Navasha

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Silent Princess – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Silent Princess – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

In an attempt to bond with Link, Zelda shares her love of the outdoors with him. In doing so, they stumble upon a meaningful flower.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale

MUSIC & Lyrics- AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

– – – – –

“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Hes Changed – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Mipha reflects on her own shared past with Link, suggesting to Zelda that she may have misjudged her personal knight (and the 'Hero' of legend).

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MIPHA - Navasha
ZELDA - WanderingNightingale
ADDITIONAL VOCALS - AshnWolves, Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse), Hunter Oehlschlaeger, Sarah Shope

MUSIC - AshnWolves
LYRICS - AshnWolves & Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
AUDIO MIXING - Navasha

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Zeldas Tirade – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Zelda snaps at Link, having caught him following her at the behest of her father.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale

MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

– – – – –

“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Still Waiting – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2024-01-26 | Princess Zelda has been told to meet with her father, King Rhoam. She reflects on the way he has distanced himself from her since her mother passed.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale

MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
AUDIO MIXING - Navasha

– – – – –

“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” released in late 2023, and featured twelve original songs from across the story.

Learn more at:
botwmusical.tumblr.com

Listen to the album at:
bit.ly/sftwhighlights

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Knight Annointed – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (Lyric Video) (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2023-11-24 | With the Champions now officially appointed, Princess Zelda reluctantly knights Link to a concerned audience—who can’t help but speculate on the sight before them.

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DARUK - James Tourle
URBOSA - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
MIPHA - Navasha
REVALI - AshnWolves
ZELDA - WanderingNightingale

MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

– – – – –

“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is coming in late 2023, and will feature thirteen original songs from across the story. Learn more at:

botwmusical.tumblr.com

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

The Rain Road - A Tribute to Worlds Beyond Number

Nerdification 2023-11-05 | Many of us here at Nerdification.Media are big fans of the actual play podcast, Worlds Beyond Number. The magical world of The Wizard, The Witch and the Wild One has inspired many of the members of the Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical to reunite to create this piece! Join us in a cover of the song from the Season 1 Finale, "The Rain Road", written by Taylor Moore. Shoutout to Brennan Lee Mulligan, Erika Ishii, Aabriya Iyengar, and Lou Wilson for making such a memorable story. We can't wait to hear more of season 2 and hope you enjoy our tribute!

THE RAIN ROAD
Music by Taylor Moore
Lyrics by Taylor Moore and Brennan Lee Mulligan
SATB Arrangement by Héctor Muñoz

Cover Produced by Nerdification.Media
Mixed by Diana Heslin
Featured Artwork and video by Diana Heslin
Guide tracks by Katherine Leister

SOPRANO -
MJ Chestang
Bridget “Jack” Foley
Zoe Lee
Kay Oss
Sarah Shope
Ashley Smith
Abigail Stanton

ALTO -
MJ Chestang
Bridget “Jack” Foley
Diana Heslin
Zoe Lee
Chara Lin
Abigail Stanton

TENOR -
Ren Alberg
Diana Heslin
Zoe Lee
Abigail Stanton

BASS -
Ren Alberg
Dominic Miller

Look Before You Fly - “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (Lyric Video) (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2023-07-27 | Having worked hard to earn his spot amongst the Rito, Revali refutes the notion that Link ‘deserves’ to be the hero of legend.

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REVALI - AshnWolves
MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
PRODUCTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is coming in late 2023, and will feature thirteen original songs from across the story. Learn more at: http://botwmusical.tumblr.com

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

She – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (Lyric Video) (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2023-06-23 | Urbosa tells Zelda stories of her mother, the Queen, while Zelda admits her insecurities now that she has nobody to guide her.

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URBOSA - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)
ZELDA - WanderingNightingale
MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is coming late summer, and will feature thirteen original songs from across the story. Learn more at: http://botwmusical.tumblr.com

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Sprites from The Spriter's Resource: spriters-resource.com

If You Werent A Hero - Songs From The Wild (Lyric Video) (The Legend of Zelda Fan Song)

Nerdification 2023-05-26 | Suffocated by the expectations of her father and those around them, Princess Zelda wonders if Link, too, would run from his royal duties, were he given the chance.

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ZELDA - WanderingNightingale
MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

– – – – –

“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…

Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is coming mid-summer, and will feature thirteen original songs from across the story. Learn more at: http://botwmusical.tumblr.com

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Fallen – “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” (Lyric Video) (“Legend of Zelda” Fan Song)

Nerdification 2023-05-11 | One hundred years after the Great Calamity, the kingdom of Hyrule lives in the hope of a Hero’s return, and people sing songs of fallen heroes and their past feats. Kass proposes a new story—one of a princess.

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BARD - Hunter Oehlschlaeger
KASS - AshnWolves
COMPANY - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse), Gavaroc, Navasha, Sarah Shope (arrispect), WanderingNightingale
MUSIC & LYRICS - AshnWolves
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Diana Heslin (dianapocalypse)

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“Songs From The Wild” is a fan-made, unofficial musical adaptation of the critically-acclaimed video game “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”. Based on the untold events that took place 100 years before the game, it follows Princess Zelda and associates as they attempt to prepare for the Great Calamity, as well as telling the story of what happens afterwards…
Beyond a new perspective on the Zelda series, “Songs From The Wild” will leave you with a new take on ordinary life and an appreciation for the stories that so often go untold. “Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is coming mid-summer, and will feature thirteen original songs from across the story. Learn more at: http://botwmusical.tumblr.com

“Highlights of Songs From The Wild” is presented by Nerdification.Media and AshnWolves as not-for-profit fan-art. We do not claim any rights to the Legend of Zelda franchise.

Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical - CAST REVEAL!

Nerdification 2022-08-11 | The cast for Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical, based on the beloved Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, is revealed! And we need your help to help this professional-quality audio production take flight.

"Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical" is by the Maya Fey Protection Squad, based on Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney by CAPCOM!

INDIEGOGO: indiegogo.com/projects/turnabout-an-ace-attorney-musical

This is a nonprofit production. The crowdfunding will go to increasing our payment to our performers and creating limited runs of merchandise inspired by the project, from mini-prints to CDs to scripts!

AUDIO: Diana Heslin
VIDEO: Katie Knox

Be sure to subscribe to the TAAAM YouTube channel for updates!

---CAST LIST---

Phoenix Wright --- Ren Alberg
Maya Fey --- MJ Chestang
Miles Edgeworth --- Gavaroc
Mia Fey --- DaAwkwardLauren
Manfred von Karma --- Zack Young
Redd White --- Hunter Oehlschlaeger
Larry Butz --- TheSingingKoala
Caretaker --- Broadwayman23
Polly --- SassMasterMickey
Dick Gumshoe --- Dominic Miller
Lotta Hart --- Twifairy
Lana Skye --- Zoe Lee
Maggey Byrde --- QueenCreeps
Marvin Grossberg --- Bryn Tanner
The Judge --- Eric Larrea
Winston Payne --- Ray O'Hare
Frank Sahwit --- Drama Josh
Young Edgeworth --- Sneha Kumar
Young Phoenix --- Kay Oss
Young Larry --- Tamara Fritz
Gregory Edgeworth --- James Tourle

Core Ensemble --- Ambrose Clark, Bridget "Jack" Foley, Chara Lin, David A Meyers, James Tourle, Matt Smith, and Valerian

Child Ensemble --- Archer Wells, Ashley Smith, Katie Knox, Robin Carlisle, SassMasterMickey, and Tamara Fritz

Secondary Ensemble --- Abigail Stanton, Danny Paparozzi, Diana Heslin, Katherine Leister, Maxwell Dziabis, Patrick Ramsey, and Sarah Shope

Narrator --- Maxwell Dziabis

[The cast's recordings in this video were taken from their auditions and may not be fully representative of the final product.]

---Music in the video: “AUGUST DAY”
Lyrics & Music by Matthew Taranto
Additional Lyrics by Maxwell Dziabis
Additional Music & Piano Arrangement by Katherine Leister

---Subscribe to Nerdification Media here!
youtube.com/nerdification

Join us on the Official Turnabout Musical Fan Discord Server!
discord.gg/heXASQvZ

For more information on the original Turnabout Musical, check out this Linktree!
https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical - CASTING CALL

Nerdification 2022-06-01 | UPDATE 8/6/22:
***CHECK OUT THE FULL CAST REVEAL!***
youtu.be/CCN7gWk2qGQ

Help us pay our cast more, and get some limited edition merch in the process!
indiegogo.com/projects/turnabout-an-ace-attorney-musical/coming_soon

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CASTING IS NOW CLOSED! Link remains for posterity.
https://www.castingcall.club/projects/turnabout-an-ace-attorney-musical

This is a virtual, audio-only production, so anyone age 18 and up is welcome to audition!

Nerdification Media is collaborating with the Maya Fey Protection Squad (MFPS) to produce a professional-quality concept album and table read of Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical! This is a new take on the long-running fan project Turnabout Musical, featuring the music and story you love, plus brand new songs, refined character arcs, and an updated script.

For more information, please check out the explainer video on the TAAAM channel:
youtu.be/HxaPJ6oDQoU

Listen to some production demos here!
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGazGYj7X_ZEfOnWWCe2JgR4sXEy_vXP

For more information on Turnabout Musical, check out this linktree! https://linktr.ee/turnaboutmusical

Turnabout: An Ace Attorney Musical is a new interpretation developed independently from PW Musical Productions, and is created and released under the licensing agreement of PWMP’s Production Package. The characters and events of the Gyakuten Saiban / Ace Attorney franchise are the sole intellectual property of CAPCOM; this is a non-profit fan production.

She - Breathe: Songs from the Wild (Cover/Lyric Video) - The Legend of Zelda Fan Song

Nerdification 2021-05-06 | We're excited to announce that we're partnering with Tumblr user ashnwolves to help bring their project to life: a song cycle inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The show will consist of approximately 17 songs and cover the events leading up to the Calamity, focusing on Princess Zelda and her champions.

LEARN MORE at http://botwmusical.tumblr.com

---Credits---
MUSIC & LYRICS: http://ashnwolves.tumblr.com
URBOSA: Diana Heslin
ZELDA: Sarah Shope

The Avatar Musical Book 1- Elegy of the Moon (Full Cast)

Nerdification 2021-02-02 | --Elegy of the Moon--
A farewell to Yue, and a wish for the future. Book 1 Finale.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

YUE:
Warrior, hear me:
Love never truly dies.
When the day comes to a finish,
Here I rise.
Death can't keep us apart,
Try as it might.
I will be with you again tomorrow,
Come the night.

SOKKA:
So if I should fall on the battlefield, my love...

YUE:
Don't you worry,
I don't feel any pain.

SOKKA:
Please bury me where I land...

YUE:
I will guide you, follow the moonlight,
Hear the rain.

SOKKA:
And if we're reborn,
And we do it all again...

YUE:
Everyone is born to play their part.

SOKKA:
Would you still love me then?

YUE:
Have no sadness,
I am forever in your heart.

SOKKA:
I can feel her all around,

SOKKA AND ARNOOK:
She has not abandoned me.

ARNOOK (SOKKA):
She was never meant to live among us, (Take good care of this deity..)
Now she's free...

BOTH:
It's her destiny.

AANG [spoken]:
If I can't save one person, how am I supposed to save the world?

KATARA [sung]:
Heroes aren't born,
Heroes are what they do.
Avatar isn't just a duty,
It becomes you.

Time will make you the man,
Legend will say,
Came to be an emblem of kindness,
Just you wait.
You will see someday.

IROH:
Sad is the nature of war.
See what we destroy.
But I still have faith that this life,
Still has room for joy.

ZUKO:
Redemption, meet the all consuming fire:
Is this flame inside desire?
Or a scorch left by scorn?

SOKKA:
So if I should die on the battlefield, my love
Please bury me where I land,
But if we're reborn and our lives should meet again,
Will you still love me then?

KATARA, YUE, FEMALE ENSEMBLE:
Everyone is born to play their part,
Treat each day like a new start.

WITH AANG:
Everyone is born to play their part,
Tomorrow brings a new start.

ALL MEN:
Let this be the night where we dream of love and peace,
And look forward to the dawn,
May tomorrow bring salvation for us all.
For now we carry on.

ALL WOMEN:
Never live a day inside a world that isn't yours,
And if that means that you need to end a hundred years of war,
Then you must do the best you can,
To aid in a higher plan,
It takes more than just one avatar for peace to be restored.

ZUKO [spoken]:
I'm tired, Uncle.

IROH:
Then rest.

IROH [sung]:
So now lay you down
Rest your head against the Earth
And to this I will attest
When you wake you'll know
That you've lived to fight again
But for now, my nephew, rest.

--Credits--
YUE: Erin Bogert
SOKKA: Isiah Palovitz
ARNOOK: Hillel Adiv
AANG: Samantha Castro
KATARA: Madhu Murali
IROH: Thomas Murrills
ZUKO: Justin Jajalla
SUKI: Rachel McDonough
ZHAO: Joseph Negro
KYOSHI WARRIORS: Julia Gu, Celine Dirkes, Stephanie Suralik, Victoria Romano

Music, Lyrics & Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Additional Music & Lyrics by Diana Heslin and Katie Knox
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Dead of Night (Reprise) (Zhao)

Nerdification 2021-02-02 | --Dead of Night (Reprise)--
Zhao executes his evil plan.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

ZHAO:
Don’t you love the nighttime?
All is quiet and so still
Take your last look at the moonlight
‘Cause I’ve got some time to kill...

Little fishes in the water
Feel the fire’s burning light
The moon will swiftly follow
Going into dead of night!

--Credits--
ZHAO: Joseph Negro

Lyrics by Elke Weiss
Music by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - The Tale of Zhao (Zhao, Iroh)

Nerdification 2021-01-26 | --The Tale of Zhao--
Zhao has a plan to defeat the Northern Water Tribe and secure his place in history.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

ZHAO: [spoken]
Oh, I’m more than aware of the prowess of water benders, General Iroh. I am very conscious of the moon problem and I do have a solution in mind.

IROH:
A solution?

ZHAO: [sung]
During my last campaign in Gaoling
I discovered a most peculiar thing
A library, full of secrets and hidden away

In this library, I found a scroll
That gave me the key to achieving my goal
It told me where to find the moon and ocean today

[Iroh looks deliberately at the ocean and at the sky.]

IROH: [spoken]
...I'm afraid I don't-

ZHAO: [spoken, impatiently]
The spirits, General Iroh! The spirits of the moon and ocean! The guardians of the Water Tribe, the source of their bending!

IROH: [spoken, with dawning horror]
Ohh, the spirits of the... Admiral Zhao! Surely you don't intend to enter the spirit world!

ZHAO: [spoken]
Of course not!

[sung]
The spirits took on a physical form
In a hidden oasis, a sacred room
And that is the place my men and I will storm
That haven will be the moon spirit's tomb

Waterbending will vanish
Their morale will break
And the North Pole will be mine to take

IROH: [spoken]
Admiral Zhao, with all due respect, destroying the moon will throw the whole world out of balance. You have no idea how the physical or spirit world would react to such a catastrophe. None of us can predict that!

ZHAO: [sung]
I would slay a hundred spirits
If it led to victory
And I’d blaspheme a hundred times
If it brought me glory
And I would wipe out a hundred nations
To be sure they tell my story

IROH: [spoken, urgently]
Admiral Zhao--

ZHAO: [sung]
No time for superstition
when history's on the line!
This victory will be mine!

IROH:
There's more than history on the line
There's more at stake here than your chance to shine
I beg you to think; consider the risk; who knows what awaits?
There's no turning back once you've battered down the gates

I've been in your shoes, I've heard glory's call
And I fear your pride will be your downfall

ZHAO: [spoken]
I know what I'm doing, General Iroh.

IROH:
I pray that is true, Admiral Zhao. If you'll excuse me...

[IROH leaves. Zhao seems thoughtful.]

ZHAO:
Someday, children will cry and pray
"Why has the moon gone away?"
And they'll tell the tale of this fateful day
The tale of Zhao the Invincible!
The incredible!
The unstoppable!

The world-shaker
Game-changer
King-maker
Moon-slayer

The time is now
To write the tale of Zhao!

--Credits--
ZHAO: Danny Paparozzi
IROH: Maxwell Dziabis

Music & Lyrics by Sarah Shope and Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Sarah Shope

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Where I Belong (Katara, Aang, Pakku)

Nerdification 2021-01-19 | --Where I Belong--
Katara clashes with Pakku after he refuses to teach her to fight.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

AANG: [sung]
Sink and float
That's the key
Ebb and flow

KATARA:
Like a boat
On the sea
Drifting slow

AANG:
That's it!

AANG/KATARA:
In and out
Back and forth
High and low

Sink and float
Feel the water
Ebb and flow

Like the moon
New and full
Yin and yang
Push and pull--whoa!

[Pakku bends the water away from them]

AANG: [spoken]
Master Pakku! I...I was just showing Katara a few moves.

PAKKU:
And in doing so, you have refused to respect me,
my teachings and my entire culture.

AANG:
I'm sorry, I-

PAKKU:
You are no longer welcome as my student.
[to KATARA] You're wasting your time, anyway. It's clear you have no talent for bending.

[PAKKU leaves.]

AANG:
Master Pakku! Wait!

KATARA:
...Don't worry, Aang. I'll apologize. I'll fix this.
Just... just give me a minute.

[AANG leaves.]

KATARA: [sung]
No talent... he's right
How could someone like me hope to fight?
Some waterbender I turned out to be
There's no place in this life for me
I'm just a backwater girl from a backwater tribe
And maybe there's where I belong

Home
How I'd like to be home
In my tent, by my fire
With a place I can call my own
With Gran-Gran to tell me a story
Of ages past and long gone glory

But then I guess that's why I left
To weave my thread into the weft
Of this tapestry of our existence
Didn't know I'd meet such resistance

But Aang, he needs me!
I've got power to lend!
Who am I kidding?
I can't even bend

Home
Should I just go home?
Back to where I belong
Where I know right from wrong
And adventures are only in song

So wait
What am I saying?
Am I agreeing with that old man?
That girls are weak and men are strong?
No! I know I can fight,
And this is right where I belong!

[spoken]
Okay. Okay. Calm down, Katara.
He's a horrible old man, but you've got to apologize.
For Aang.

KATARA: [sung]
Take a breath
In and out
Take it slow

Let it pass
Let it out
Let it go...

No!

I’m fed up with his sour face
His condescending attitude
The sexist rules of this backwards place
That let him choose who to exclude
That patronizing tone of voice
That arrogant smirk that I despise
They've tried to rob me of my choice
There’s no way I’ll apologize!

[spoken]
I'll show him who has no talent!

[KATARA bursts into the throne room, where the rest of the cast is.]

KATARA:
Pakku! You coward, come down here and face me!

AANG:
Wait, hold on now-

SOKKA:
Katara, what-?

KATARA:
Pakku! I challenge you!
If I win, you'll take Aang back as your student -
and you'll teach me too!
Come and face me --
if you're man enough to fight me!

AANG [spoken]:
Now, I’m sure she didn’t mean that…

SOKKA:
No, I’m pretty sure she did.

AANG:
Katara, really, you don’t have to do this!
I can find another teacher-

KATARA:
I’m not doing it for you!

PAKKU:
This is ridiculous.
You're just a girl - how could you defeat me?

KATARA: [sung]
Don't ever say I'm just a girl
Don't tell me I can't fight
Tell me this, why must a girl
Stay home and out of sight?

You tell me that I'm just a girl
But I'll make you eat those words
If I have to bring the mountain down
I will be heard

PAKKU:
Don't be a fool, little girl
Just accept that you were wrong
You're embarrassing yourself
Girls are simply not as strong

KATARA:
I’ll show you who’s not as strong

PAKKU:
Go back home, where you belong

KATARA:
I belong right here, challenging you
‘Cause something tells me it’s long overdue
North or south, we’ll see who’s right
Come on, old man! Face me and fight!
I’ll show you where I belong!

PAKKU:
Don’t even think about it
You know you’ll never win
Women aren’t fit for war

KATARA:
Yeah, that excuse is wearing thin!

Come on, man up and face me
Or maybe you’re afraid?

PAKKU:
Little girl, don’t make me laugh
Go on, walk away

You couldn’t hope to beat me

KATARA:
You’re really not that strong

PAKKU (KATARA):
I won't waste my time (I’ll make you admit)
This is not where you belong! (This is right where I belong!)

--Credits--
KATARA: Madhu Murali
AANG: Diana Heslin
PAKKU: Maxwell Dziabis
SOKKA: Maxwell Dziabis

Music, Lyrics & Arrangement by Sarah Shope

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - The Legend of the Wolf Warrior (Sokka, Yue)

Nerdification 2021-01-12 | --The Legend of the Wolf Warrior--
Sokka and Yue share a tender moment when they discover they know the same Water Tribe lullaby.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

SOKKA:
Once upon a time
when the world was young and new
a wolf had a family,
but one day he awoke
to find men outside his home
so he fought to make them flee.
[Spoken] And he said to the she-wolf that he had been with all his years:

[sung] If I should die
on the battlefield, my love,
please bury me where I land.
But if we’re reborn
and we do it all again,
Would you still love me then?

YUE:
Now, the wolf fought hard,
but he had to lose his life
for the sake of another.
And although she cried
all the tears she had inside
he could not wake for her.
[Spoken] And she sang to him:

[sung] So now lay you down
Put your head against the Earth
And to this I will attest:

BOTH:
I will be your bride
When I reach the other side

YUE:
But until then, please just rest...

BOTH:
For the sun burns quick,
Never late to slay the night
But still no spirit will speak
And the misted moon
Slowly wanes against the light

SOKKA:
Gone where no man can seek.

--Credits--
SOKKA: Isiah Palovitz
YUE: Erin Bogert

Lyrics by Katie Knox (additional lyrics by Lucia Lobosvilla)
Music by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Something to Say (Sokka, Aang)

Nerdification 2021-01-05 | --Something to Say--
Aang advises Sokka on how to woo Yue.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

SOKKA:
"Do an activity together"? Are you serious, dude? You can rally men for battle, but there's a girl, and now you can't even rally enough words for a coherent sentence?!
I just have to be smooth. Think. Women like men who know what they want. So...I have to be more specific!
Let's do an activity together...like...eat food...at a place...
I'm hopeless!

SOKKA (sung):
When my sister found the avatar inside the ice,
The adventure that she sought was not my taste.
My place was at my lookout in the Southern Tribe,
Where my talents as a warrior would not be put to waste.
But now I'm starting to believe this was my destiny,
When I look at you those doubts all melt away.
You're my future, I can feel it in my very soul,
Now if only I could find the words to say it to your face!

I've traveled the whole damn world,
And I'll tell you she's not just any girl,
But I can't even get her to look my way.
No, I just can't find something to say.

AANG (spoken):
Oh, hey Sokka!

SOKKA (spoken):
Oh. Hey Aang.

AANG:
Turns out Master Pakku is a big blubberhead.

SOKKA:
Must be in the water here.

AANG:
Whacha got there?

SOKKA:
Oh, this? It's nothing. I just carved it.

AANG:
Neat! What kind of bear is that? Gopher bear?

SOKKA:
Bear?! It's a FISH!

AANG:
Ah yes, now I see. (He doesn't actually see.) What's it for?
(silence)
Oh. Her!

SOKKA:
You wouldn't understand. Y'know, being a monk and all.

AANG:
Let me hear it! It's good Avatar problem-solvey practice.

SOKKA:
Ok...Well, this girl... Every time I try and talk to her, I just
trip and fall all over myself!

AANG:
I think I know what you mean. You practice it in your head, but it
just comes out all jumbly.

SOKKA:
And when she laughs, I can't tell if it's with me our at me.

AANG:
Probably both, to be honest.

SOKKA:
I've never wanted anything this bad before.

AANG:
She's totally interested. I know these things. Just be yourself, she'll eat it up! Well, pretty much yourself... Mostly yourself, only better.

SOKKA:
Wh--

AANG (sung):
When you're talking to a girl you have to be yourself,
In a topsy-turvy world where you are cool.

SOKKA:
I AM cool!

AANG:
You've got to fake it till you make it as a mate for her,
And so for a little while just pretend you're not a total fool!
I know what you mean when you say,
That one look and you know things will be okay,
And all this time you've been searching for words to convey,
That very thing you want to say.

SOKKA:
Exactly, Aang! You nailed it! I'm sorry I ever doubted your
talents.

AANG:
It's okay. I've been thinking about this for a while, actually.

SOKKA:
About Yue?!

AANG:
No, of course not! Remember when we were at the fortuneteller and-
-

SOKKA:
Say no more, I know exactly what you mean now.

AANG:
Really? And you're okay with it?

SOKKA:
I don't see why not.

AANG [hugs Sokka relentlessly]:
Oh, I'm so relieved to hear you say that!

SOKKA:
...Relieved?

AANG:
I feel like we've really bonded over this, Sokka. We're always so wrapped up in the action (y'know running for our lives and all) and we never just get to sit and talk about girls. Like regular guys. But now I know I can confide in you, and you in me. We've got each other's backs.

SOKKA:
Aang are we--

AANG:
Because I've meaning to tell her

AANG (sung):
How she makes me feel all strange inside--

SOKKA (sung):
I've gotta have her by my side!

AANG:
When she's around I feel this pull--

SOKKA:
Gosh, she is so beautiful!

AANG:
And suddenly I'm not alone--

SOKKA:
Insert pun about a bone!

AANG:
Her eyes--

SOKKA:
That hair--

AANG:
Hair loopies!

SOKKA (spoken):
You lost me there.

BOTH:
You may think you're as smooth as Don Juan,
Throw in a gal, and pal, you're a moron!
In your mind, you'll find, much to your dismay
You just can't find something to say!
[Enter YUE.]

AANG (spoken):
Sokka, look! She's coming this way!

SOKKA (spoken):
AH! How's my tail?

AANG:
Relax, Sokka. Just tell her all those great things you just told me. Let her know the truth in your heart!

SOKKA:
Aang, you can't leave me here-

AANG:
Listen,you're gonna be fine. Just be honest.

SOKKA:
Where are you going?!

AANG:
To find Katara. Spirits be with us both!

SOKKA:
Both?!
(he thinks, puts two and two together)
WAIT!

--Credits--
SOKKA: Isiah Palovitz
AANG: Samantha Castro

Music, Lyrics & Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Ebb and Flow (The Northern Water Tribe)

Nerdification 2020-12-29 | --Ebb and Flow--
The Northern Water Tribe shares their traditions.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

NORTHERN WATER TRIBE:
Ebb and flow
That’s the key
Sink and float
Like a boat
On the sea
Drifting slow

The healing arts
The balm of the water
This is the knowledge
We pass to our daughters

Ebb and flow
That’s the key
Sink and float
Like a boat
On the sea
Drifting slow

The rage of war
The strength of the ocean
This is the knowledge
We pass to our sons

Ebb and flow
That’s the key
Sink and float
Like a boat
On the sea
Drifting slow

Ebb and flow
Sink and float
Ebb and flow
Sink and float...

--Credits--
NORTHERN WATER TRIBE: Sarah Shope, Diana Heslin, Danny Paparozzi, Maxwell Dziabis

Music & Lyrics by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Danny Paparozzi
Additional Music & Lyrics by Sarah Shope

Pokemon LIVE Cover - Ive Got A Secret (Danny Paparozzi, Sarah Shope & Diana Heslin)

Nerdification 2020-12-22 | --I've Got a Secret-- Pokemon Live!
Delia and Misty struggle with the secrets they're keeping from Ash, while he strengthens his resolve to continue without Pikachu.

NOTE: Avatar will return next week or the week after, while we take a little time off for the holidays. Consider this an intermission!

Ten years ago, at Animazement 2010, some members of Nerdification (under a different group) put on an unofficial performance of Pokemon Live! Today, those members reprise their roles as Ash, Misty and Delia.

--Credits--
DELIA: Diana Heslin
MISTY: Sarah Shope
ASH: Danny Paparozzi

Music and lyrics from Pokemon Live!

Thumbnail: Katie (twitter.com/bonesmakenoise)

--Lyrics--

DELIA:
I can never tell him
what happened long ago.
The truth about my past
is something he should never know.

MISTY:
I can never tell him
my feelings deep inside.
The truth within my heart
is something I must always hide.

DELIA:
His whole life lies ahead,
so much training to be done.
And as his mother I'll protect
the future for my son.

MISTY:
His love is overwhelming,
in its light I'd like to be.
But he shares it all with Pokémon,
there's just no room for me.

DELIA/MISTY:
I've got a secret
that tears up my soul,
and keeping it hidden
has taken its toll.
I can't tell the truth
'cause he might turn away.
So I'll keep this secret,
it's better that way.

ASH:
Each end's a new beginning,
every darkness has its dawn.
Tears can't fall forever
so now I must move on.
My hopes are still the same
for the man I'd like to be,
and I will make those dreams come true -
just you wait and see!

DELIA/MISTY (ASH):
I've got a secret
(There's no turning back,)
that tears up my soul,
(there's no giving up.)
and keeping it hidden
(Life still goes on)
has taken its toll.
(no matter how tough.)
I can't tell the truth
(I'm gonna miss you)
cause he might turn away.
(more and more each day)
So I'll keep this secret,
(but I'll keep on going,)
it's better that way.

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Redemption (Zuko)

Nerdification 2020-12-16 | --Redemption--
Zuko reinvigorates his drive. Act I Finale.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--
ZUKO:
The fire’s burning in the coals
and on the horizon is something like hope.
Just at my fingertips are my goals
And soon, perhaps, I won’t just cope

There’s nothing founded in my fears
My manifests of desperation
On my own for three long years
Hunting for my father’s nation

Redemption—
Meet the all-consuming fire
Is this flame inside desire
Or a scorch left by scorn?
Redemption!
Payback for all of my strife
It's the first and last fight of my life
And I’ll give everything to have it back

They have no need for sympathy
I tried to give that and look what I got
The last thing on my mind is pity—
I’ve got to focus on my last shot

My journey's almost over now,
with the end of my tribulation
they will see my talent and how
I will be my own salvation

Redemption—
Meet the all-consuming fire
Is this flame inside desire
Or a scorch left by scorn?
Redemption!
Payback for all of my strife
It's the first and last of my life
And I’ll give everything to have it back

You dread the fire
when you've been burned
but by now I have learned
that my work will require
more than my all--
because of my fall
from father's favor
I'll have reason to savor
The day honor's restored to me--
my life's forsaken destiny!

This is my...
Redemption!
Feel the all-consuming fire
A flame borne of my desire
To will erase this scar left by scorn
Redemption!
I can cast aside the pain, the strife
All I want is to regain my life
And I’ll give everything
Throw away everything
To have it back!

[The bomb on Zuko's ship explodes.]

IROH:
Zuko!

--Credits--
ZUKO: Justin Jajalla
IROH: Thomas Murrills

Lyrics by Katie Knox
Music by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Dead of Night (Zhao)

Nerdification 2020-12-16 | --Dead of Night--
Zhao has something up his sleeve.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

ZHAO:
Don't you love the nighttime,
All is quiet and so still,
Don't you love the moonlight,
When you've got some time to kill?
All is still and very peaceful,
Shadows hiding from all sight...
No one knows what happens.
You go into dead of night.

--Credits--
ZHAO: Joseph Negro

Lyrics by Elke Weiss
Music by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Fight Like a Girl (Suki, Kyoshi Warriors, Sokka)

Nerdification 2020-12-08 | DISCLAIMER: This is not the song by Katherine Lynn-Rose!
This song was written by Victoria Romano in 2014 and recorded in 2018. It has the same name because...well, it's a Suki song, and it's the perfect phrase for her. Great minds think alike!

--Fight Like a Girl--
Sokka underestimates the Kyoshi Warriors.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

SUKI:
We're fit to fend an island,
Not just to fend a home.
If We're fit enough to bout,
Should you allow your eyes to roam.
To flourish you must fight,
Or face a life that's not your own,
But a haughty male will surely fail,
Should he step into our zone!

We're not your av'rage women,
Who know only charm and grace,
But graceful is our power,
And the war paint on our face.
If you're looking for a challenge,
Then you've come to the right place.
But if you can't keep up with the girls,
You best pick up the pace!

WARRIORS:
Swift as the Unagi,
Strong as any man.
Defending the place we call home,
With our emblem fan!
We're here to fight,
We are women and we're knight!
Shining like the day,
That's why I'm proud to say, "I fight like a girl!"
HA!

SOKKA:
A synchronized routine is cute,
But also kinda cheap,
I'll protect this island,
I can do it in my sleep.
Your friendship club is over,
Go home to the house you keep--

WARRIOR:
You better shut your mouth before you get yourself in DEEP!

SUKI:
I know that what you're seeing
Might seem just a simple dance,
But you may see things diff'rently,
Upon a second glace,
You'll feel it when you spread your feet,
And take a proper stance!
Precision is important, friend,
Or you won't stand a chance!

WARRIORS:
Warrior is our title,
Woman is our brand.
Our place is for us to decide,
Thusly, here we stand!
Guarding the land,
With the courage of our fan,
The Kyoshi way,
That's why I'm proud to say, "I fight like a girl!"

SUKI:
Never underrate "I fight like a girl!"

SOKKA (spoken):
I feel...Girly.
SUKI (spoken):
It’s a warrior’s uniform. You should be proud The silk thread symbolizes the brave blood that flows through our veins. The gold insignia represents the honor of a warrior's heart.

SOKKA (spoken):
Bravery and honor.

KATARA [walking by, amused]:
Nice dress, Sokka!

WARRIORS:
War knows no gender,
War knows who is strong.
I have a knack for combat,
It's where I belong.
The feeling that comes,
When I hear the battle drums,
Just rubs me the right way,
That's why I'm proud to say, "I fight like a girl!"

SUKI:
I'll never run away...
I'll fight--like a girl!

--Credits--
SUKI: Rachel McDonough
KYOSHI WARRIORS: Julia Gu, Celine Dirkes, Stephanie Suralik, Victoria Romano
SOKKA: Isiah Palovitz
KATARA: Madhu Murali

Music, Lyrics & Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases

Fan vector from Vecteezy.com

The Avatar Musical Book 1 - Maybe (Aang, Katara, Sokka)

Nerdification 2020-12-02 | --Maybe--
Aang takes a liking to the attention he receives upon his arrival on Kyoshi Island and derails the mission.

NOTE: We are not affiliated with the Tiktok ATLA Musical! Our musical was written from 2009-2018 but never released widely. With ATLA back in the cultural conversation, this seemed like the perfect time to shine a little light on this old project of ours. Plus, more ATLA musical songs can only be a good thing, right?

--Lyrics--

AANG:
Maybe it’s not
As bad as it seems
Maybe it’s fun
To hear the girls scream!
Let’s take a quick break
From the horrors of war
So all of these people
Can truly adore..
Me!

AANG (KATARA):
The avatar's supposed to be
a model of austerity (Do you know what that word means?)
A knight to save the people
from on high
A monk's what I'm supposed to be,
I get it's a necessity...
I know that's what the world needs... (Desperately!)
But... Who cares about all that?? (I do!)

AANG (SOKKA):
Maybe it's not so dreary and bleak (It is.)
Maybe the war will be over next week! (It won't!)
Let's all take some time
Kick back and unwind
Maybe we'll all find
Some much needed peace of mind.

SOKKA:
This kid is supposed to save the world?!
This kid is hardly old enough to like girls!
He's goofy and he's ignorant,
This kid is in denial!
The Fire Nation won't relent,
Because he is a CHILD!

Maybe he's not as bad as he seems...
But doesn't he see the world's ripped at the seams?
There are no breaks! In life or in war!
He's all that we have but we need so much more...

KATARA:
Aang...I like having fun, too
But you have a duty
This is going to your head--

AANG:
But Katara, can’t you see?
We’re constantly hunted
Our life never quits,
I'm still just a kid,
I need breaks from all this....

My people are gone,
and the fault is mine.
Can't you see I need this?
I just need some time...

I know what's at stake,
I saw what they've done.
But if I break here,
I can't help...anyone...

But....

Maybe I can put on a brave face,
And there's something that I really like in this place,
I'm doing my best,
But even heroes need rest.
After we can move on,
I promise we won't take too long.

[Beat.]
KATARA:
...Alright.
But just for this one night

KATARA AND AANG:
Yeah!

SOKKA:
HEY!
You have a job to do,
If we don't follow through,
the cost will be our LIVES!
You can't fight firebenders with FUN!

AANG:
I think it's worth a try!

Sokka:
[Looks out at the audience]
Not my fault if we die!

KATARA AND AANG:
Yeah!

AANG (KATARA):
Maybe it’s not (Maybe relaxing’s)
As bad as it seems (Not as bad as it seems)

SOKKA:
I'm overruled!

KATARA AND AANG:
Maybe some fun
Is just what we need
Let’s take a quick break

KATARA:
And choke down some food!

SOKKA:
Wait, food?

KATARA:
Well,
Turning down hospitality

ALL:
Would just be plain rude!
Maybe...
Maybe...
Maybe we can do this
After all!

--Credits--
AANG: Samantha Castro
KATARA: Madhu Murali
SOKKA: Isiah Palovitz

Music & Lyrics by Diana Heslin
Arrangement by Victoria Romano
Directed and produced by Victoria R. Romano and Sean Ullmer
Keys: Becky Turro
Bass: Kai Kiernan
Percussion: Greg Riss
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Keith Lalley
from The ATLA Musical: Book 1, released September 19, 2018
theatlamusical.bandcamp.com/releases