Through the stellar acting from Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Joey Batey, and Anya Chalotra, Netflix’s The Witcher rose to instant success when it first launched in 2019. Besides the impressive portrayal of the central characters from the main cast, the cinematography of the series was also lauded to be a major factor in this. Especially the music composed by Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli became an integral part of the show’s allure.

Some fans wonder if Joey Batey, being a musician, was involved in the musical aspect of the fantasy series too.

Did Joey Batey contribute to the music in The Witcher?

The cast of the hit series has undergone various changes from Season 1 till now, like Henry Cavill’s replacement with Liam Hemsworth. Still, Joey Batey who plays Jaskier is among those whose character still enjoys the same face as it moves into Season 4. Despite his popularity, not many viewers were aware that he was the one who provided the vocals for ‘Toss a Coin to Your Witcher’, the hugely popular soundtrack heard in Season 1.

One of the most iconic aspects of the first season of the show was this theme track that accompanied it. It became the prime example in showcasing the music’s impact on the popularity of a show as it quickly became a fan favorite. After all, its vocalist Batey is the lead singer for an indie folk group: The Amazing Devil as well. Additionally, he was also his band’s main songwriter and composer!

No wonder the Knightfall actor has assisted in not one but multiple tracks heard in The Witcher.

These songs were also sung by Batey

Besides ‘Toss a Coin to Your Witcher’, so far Batey has lent vocals to various other tracks from the show. Also produced alongside Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli, he sang the vocals of ‘The Fishmonger’s Daughter’ and ‘Her Sweet Kiss’. Meanwhile, the other three were composed by Joseph Trapanese. These  include ‘Burn Butcher Burn’, ‘The Golden One’ as well as ‘Whoreson Prison Blues’.

Each of these tracks were monumental in helping viewers immerse themselves in the intricate and magical universe of The Witcher. Through a blend of haunting melodies, epic orchestral scores and folk-inspired tunes, they enriched the fantasy-filled storytelling of the show. Essentially, Batey’s contributions became a testament to how a well-crafted score can elevate a television series to a whole new level of engagement!

Did you know that Joey Batey was the one who sung ‘Toss a Coin to Your Witcher’? Tell us your answer in the comments.