Friend or Foe ORIGINAL SONG || ATLA 

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So we get a reprise of this when Mai and Ty Lee betray Azula, right? Right?

I love this so much!

i need to have a performance of this 🤩🤩 it's so good!

Azula will always be my favorite character 100%

These songs are absolutely incredible! They are perfect and make my Avatar nerd/musical loving heart so happy! My fave is "fight like a girl"! Well done @katherinelynn-rose ! your voice is beautiful

This is just freaking cool

awesome work!! love the song :]

This song is pretty FIRE

There's so much talent in this fandom. ❤

gahhh SO GOOD!! you're so talented. AWESOME WORK!! can't wait for what else you have in store

I just now realized Ty Lee's line “Azula is always right” is a reference to zuko saying “Azula's always lies”

*And when the world needed her most, she came back*

This was awesome! Fantastic work guys 💜

I really think that the lines around "be careful who you believe" Would be really impactful if azula sings it as she goes down her mental fall in the 3rd season after the betrayal of her friends. It would be an awesome reprisal

I will say this now, if Katherine ever decides to put her effort towards Broadway, I honestly think she has the ability to be on par with Lin Manuel or Anais Mitchell. Katherine exudes talent and I can't wait to more of what she comes up with. Another fantastic song, I continue to be inspired by you and can't wait for what you bring us next.

people are saying that there needs to be a reprise when ty lee and mai betray azula, and i’m just already imagining the lyric changes- ty lee and mai: “it’s our game-“ azula: “you’re betraying?”

I can see three meanings for “The world will be ours/When the stars are falling”: 1. Sozin’s Comet - or as people would colloquially call it, a shooting/falling star - will put the world in the Fire Nation’s hands, and specifically powerful firebenders like Azula and Ozai. 2. The entire universe and its cosmic forces of destiny, typically thought to be beyond human influence, will eventually ‘fall in line’ before the will of the Fire Nation. Or the stars are ‘falling into place’ to make their victory possible. Either way, a very grand assertion. 3. Azula’s finest hour is when she (temporarily) kills the Avatar in the Avatar state. Aang is the hero, the ‘star of the show’; he’s glowing brightly high above her with great power… and she strikes him down, causing him to fall to earth with a trail of smoke. She personally fells a star. And in that moment, the world is as good as hers.

Love the small tonal distinctions between all the characters. Great work!

AHH IM SO EXCITED!!!!!! I have loved Friend or Foe since the very first time I heard it and I still can’t believe it’s becoming a full song!!! Ahhhhh I’m so pumped!!!!!!!!!! 😆

The full song is even better than the snippet we had before! I find it interesting that Mai and Ty Lee sing, “We’re in over our heads” instead of “You’re” referring to Azula’s enemies as Azula herself did. A sign they’re already thinking of how Azula’s total loyalty to her father and herself above all could make her turn on them, and they therefore preemptively consider themselves closer to her enemies than the friends they ostensibly are, perhaps? Ty Lee knows Azula will threaten her with harm from when she was forced to join so it isn’t inconceivable she could actually hurt her. Mai is very observant and knows how to see through facades, having grown up constantly surrounded by and pressured to engage in the falsity of the sociopolitical elite. She may already suspect Azula’s volatility. This would naturally into her casual but precise psychoanalysis in “More Than I Fear You” - “In fact, I know [that Azula is afraid” and “Oh, I’ve watched your chaos grow”. This is just really well-written and I love the subtle depth you’re showing in these often-underestimated, underappreciated characters. I have written eleven songs of my own (lyrics, scripting and musical ideas) for a prospective Avatar musical, but I can’t compose or sing them. I would love to collaborate with you on a song in the future as your work never fails to impress me, or just get help turning my scripts into things people can listen to. You can find my songs on Tumblr under my URL ‘inamindfarfaraway’. Do have a Tumblr blog? I don’t have TikTok.

Mai: This disguise is so stuffy and I can't even fight The Kyoshi warriors: P.S. Loved this full version, your music is amazing! ❤️

Sosoosososoooo excited I was there for the accompaniment writing and I’m stoked for this to be released! I can’t wait to see what animators will do with the full song and script!

Azula: Be careful who you believe Ty Lee and Mai: * Reverse Uno card *

A suggestion: I think that Mai and Toph should be altos. I know that Toph voice in the show is high, but I feel that it would suit her character a bit more opposed to a mezzo, or a soprano. Maybe in her songs, she could be an alto with some high notes? I feel like this would suit her character a lot. I think that Mai should be an alto because in the show, her voice is low, and again it suits her character. So, basically, the same reasoning as Toph. Another reason that I think they should be altos is because I don’t see a lot of songs or roles in musicals made for altos, so I hope us altos get justice!!

Don't tell me this girl did 4 voices on her own, if so then that's pure talent hun

YES FIINNNNAAAAALLLLLLLYYYYYYYYYYYY THE SUPREME SONG OF THE MUSICALLLLLL

This and ba sing se is what got me into the atla musical!!! I’m so excited to hear the full song Also, this songwriting actually inspired me to want to become a writer because of the amount of emotion that was put into the song. I can only imagine the full version will inspire many people as well

1:20 and 1:36 being able to twist these lines into a foreshadowing of Mai and Ty Lee's betrayal >>>>

Those 5 dislikes are Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, and Tsuki

She is 17 and made this!? GOD I need that type of skills XD

I can hear the difference between this and the original and omg there very different with Katherine singing and her improvement through 2 years (I think) and just great job Katherine 👏 🔥🔥🔥

The harmonies in this gave me chills. Another masterpiece well done Katherine :)

This song was AMAZING!! Being Azula in this musical sounds like it would be so much fun! I love all of the songs you have created Katherine! I’m always eager to see what you have next. Let me know if you ever need an Azula!💕💕❤️

Friend or Foe (Reprise) Mai: He broke down my walls Couldn't let him fall As my defences crumbled If only you'd knew Just what I'd do I love Zuko more than I fear you Be careful who you believe And who you can trust Friend or foe, followed my feelings, Did what I must It's your game I'm not playing No facades You're miscalculating Not in over my head Are you really ahead of the game? Ooh Azula: So it was all lies? Don't tell me why We could have been destined for glory You want a fight? Well, it's your plight You should have feared me more! Mai and Azula: Be careful who you believe And who you can trust Mai: // Azula: Friend or foe // Friend or foe Followed my feelings // You've been deceiving Did what I must // I'll burn you to dust It's your game // No more games I'm not playing // I'm not playing No facades // Drop this facade I'm done behaving // You're masquerading Not in over my head // You're in over your head Are you really ahead of the game? // 'Cause I'm always ahead of the game Ooh Ty Lee: My world torn apart Feels like the stars are falling Today... I choose Mai! (Ty Lee chi blocks Azula) Ty Lee (spoken): Let's go, we need to get out of here! (Guards restrain them) Azula (spoken): Fools, both of you! Guards, take them somewhere I'll never have to see their faces again!

I used to listen to the TikTok version on repeat bc it was incredible, but this is even better! I love how it’s like a combination of Candy Store, Someone Gets Hurt, and World Burn. I thought it was three different people singing, since you nailed the voices so well. You’ve outdone yourself! I’m so excited to hear the rest of the songs in the musical, especially the Azula ones 😁

This gets better and better. You’re going to be someone great.

There’s gotta be a reprise when she sits on the Earth Kingdom throne, in response to Long Feng’s “You’ve beaten me at my own game” line. Like: “It’s my game You’re not playing You never were So start praying Child’s play to deceive Don’t you dare to believe we’re the same Ooh” And the melody of the “The world will be ours…” bridge can play in a dark orchestral mix of victorious and mourning when Aang falls in slow motion, killed by Azula.

I absolutely loved this! I can definitely see a Friend or Foe (Reprise) when Ty Lee and Mai betray Azula, managing to overcome their fear of her, and throwing in the line "I love Zuko more than I fear you"

WAIT IS THIS THE ONE WHERE AZULA IS SNEAKING INTO THE EARTH KING CASTLE? CUZ THATS MY FAVORITE ONE YOUVE WRITTEN I CANT WAIT TO HEAR THE FULL VERSION

Friend or foe is my favorite song of the Avatar the last musical

Ahhh!!! Step over Regina George and Heather Chandler; there’s a new mean girl in town, and Azula doesn’t mess around. This gave me goosebumps, exactly like I had when I heard the first version! I loved this so much.

This sent literal CHILLS down my spine it was so good. This is coming together so amazingly I’m excited to see what’s next.

The reprise for Ty Lee and Mai should be called "Friends are Foes"!

My favorite part is still the harmony on "The world will be ours when the stars are falling" and it sounds even more epic now!!!

Hey Katherine! I was just wondering if i could possibly make a reprise to this for when Mai and Ty Lee betrayed Azula? I love your song and i was just wondering if i could change the lyrics to make it their betrayal. It’s totally fine if you don’t want me to, though! It’s your song, so i totally understand! I also just wanted to say that i absolutely love your voice! It makes me so happy!!

I’ve listened to her other songs but this will the first time hearing friend or foe and I’m sure that this going to be spectacular!! My fav at the moment is In the Clouds it deals with the themes of the scene really well and it’s cute imagining Aang and Katara riding Appa!

*sits for six days waiting for your amazing voice to sing*

OOOOH GOD, I'M A HUGE FRIEND OR FOE FAN SINCE THE DEMO! this is gonna be so epic!

The lines “be careful who you believe and who you can trust, friend or foe would they deceive to do what they must” can be a foreshadowing of Mai and Ty Lee’s “betrayal” and in the reprise, Azula can sing those lines

I’ll be listening to this on repeat for the next year.

Mai: Ugh i can't fight in this outfit and make-up Suki: 👁👄👁

I'm so hyped!

Idea for the reprise: MAI AND TY LEE (Sung): Be careful who you believe And who you can trust Friend or foe, would they deceive To do what they must? AZULA (Spoken): The thing I don't understand is "Why?". Why would you do it? You know the consequences. MAI (Spoken): I guess you just don't know people as well as you think you do. You miscalculated. I love Zuko more than I fear you. AZULA (Spoken): No, _you_ miscalculated! You should have feared me more!

OH MY GOSH!!! I'M SO EXCITED THE WHOLE CAST RECORDINGOF THE MUSICAL COMES OUT!! TAKE KATHERINE TO BROADWAY!!! 😭✋✨

I got goosebumps when I realized Mai and Ty Lee repeated "Be careful who you believe and who you can trust," as I remembered they're the ones Azula trusted the most, and they betrayed her.

im super hyped for this!! and after seeing the live stream you were doing with Liliane and the orchestration im even more hyped ahh, this is going to be amazing :DD

This was the first song by you that I heard on TikTok! I’m so excited that it’s now completed 🥳

Love how you voiced the characters distinctly!

Animatic artists are rubbing their hands together while listening to this song, this is just amazing!

I’ve been listening to your songs every day they’re so good!! I also made the 150+ people swimming at the pool where I lifeguard listen to them over our speakers too.

Aaaahhhh I m dead!!!!! I wish Katherine was my music teacher. I would actually attend the class 😂

not you rocking this song and making it more symbolic and incredible than what was originally was. you're giving the series such justice with this musical

Ahhhhh I’m so excited! I love all the music you make and like a lot of people, I found the musical through this song. As a musical lover and this coming out basically right when I finished watching avatar, it was something that really stuck out to me.

OH MAN OH MAN IM EXCITED FOR THE FULL VERSION! It's actually one that has been stuck in my head - v -

i am so excited for this, you have no idea !!!! the snippet on the sneak peek channel on discord was so good already 💘 i 200% trust the whole atlm team with this project

OMGGGG I love this songgg!! It’s my fav song you’ve made and then it’s In The Clouds 🤍🤍

I need the reprise of tylee and Mai betraying her please!!! Also yall are so amazing, great job!

The lyrics and harmonies at 1:39 to 1:59 are STUPENDOUS! And of course, all of the harmonies in this song are amazing

People who sing this has a 100% chance of conquering Na Sing Se

Been listening to this song on repeat all day! I loved the shorter version but somehow this is even better! And Ty Lee and Mai's duet parts, the soprano and alto mix? Chef's kiss!

You should make a reprise for when Tylee and Mai betray azula

Gahhh I just love how you can hear the foreshadowing for Mai and Ty Lee's betrayal in this!! Them singing the lyrics together?? with Azula either singing it differently or not at all? I think it really shows the divide between them and Azula, as well as how their bond lets them realize that they're not alone in "playing her game". I just... your work is absolutely amazing and I'm excited for the day this becomes a musical!!!

I am so ready to listen and the imagine a cool animatic i will never do of this song like a CHAMP

BRO. MY GUY. MY GAL. MS.LYNN-ROSE. WHEN I TELL YOU I HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG SINCE I FIRST HEARD THE SNIPPET OF IT ON TIKTOK. THIS DID NOT FUCKING DISAPPOINT. THIS IS SO FUCKING AMAZING HOLY FUCK. SO SO SO SO GOOD I LITERALLY GOT CHILLS. I SCREAMED. OH MY GOD.

461: Got to admit, it’s pretty good. Great villain song for Princess Azula and her friends. Nice job!

I just listened and WOW THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!! Definitely one of my favourites!! The harmonies were just SO AMAZING AND I LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!Thanks so much for making this wonderful song Katherine!!!! :D

This is sooo good you guys did an amazing job! Also, I think this is really inspiring for some people like me who want to start or are currently writing a musical or just music in general. Sending you a lot of love 💖

This is going to be epic.

liTERAL CHILLS. I'm totally crying. Love this sosososo much

Omigosh this is amazing! Kathrine you are sooo talented! And I'm just gonna say it. I know that there is a cast already, and I'm sure they are amazing, but Kathrine, you could play every female in this show, and slay every single one.

This song is amazing!!! Amazing job! The lyrics sound hypnotizing in a sense, and that’s the vibe I got from the episode. The sound is amazing, and the tonal differences and overlapping of voices are amazing! Great job!

I’ve been absolutely obsessed with this song since last November, and seeing the full version brings me SO MUCH JOY! 🤩🥰

This is a masterpiece!! I wish this were a whole Broadway musical

It's my fourth time watching this beauty 😍

Yet another bop! I love it so much! And I’m excited to be able to add it to my iTunes playlist! Alsooooo just saying, if you aren’t already, you totally should check out her Patreon and see this amazing content in the works and the final release in early access!

I love it my favorite song

Now we need a reprise of this for when Mai and Ty Lee betray Azula.

this was the first song i heard from you >:-D i cant wait

OH MY GOD I CANT EVEN EXPRESS HOW AMAZING THIS IS AAAAA

AAAA I GOT CHILLS, your songs are so good! can't wait for more avatar the musical songs 😆

Aahhh I’m so excited I love this song and used to listen to the little part on repeat and just sing and act like it’s just amazing

I think that the ATLA Musical animatic fandom would be ready for this beauty 👍

YO? YES. YES YES YES. I- YES, the distinctive voices? The orchestrations get me every time, and the “it’s my game” part GIVES CHILLS, CHILLS

Super excited for this to come out we've been waiting over a year and I KNOW it's gonna be worth the wait!

THAT WAS AWESOME! SO MUCH FORESHADOWING! FORESHADOWING WAS OOZING OUT OF IT! There has to be a boiling rock song after this, there just has to be!

OMG THIS IS AMAZING!!! I really love the instrumentals, the lyrics, just: EVERYTHING!!! *chef's kiss* It's sooo immaculate!!! Awesome work Katherine! I really enjoy these songs and I look forward to hearing the full musical! :D

AAAAAA I CANT WAIT !!!!! IM SO EXCITED TO HEAR THE FULL VERISON OF THIS SONG !!!!

i couldn't make it to the premiere because I had a track meet, but OMG THIS IS AMAZING I'M SO PROUD

Ahhhh I can’t wait