ActRaiser Music: Filmore - Stage 1

[@fwwaller]

the best castlevania song that was never in a castlevania game

[@EvilForgemaster]

Man now that you said that. Its kinda true. It could be in any Castlevania game. But hey! I believe that Castlevania has even better soundtracks than this one. Prayer of a Tragic Queen. and many others are better. But Filmore is stellar as well.

[@SevenCompleted]

It's just Yuzo stroking his konami boner.

[@GiordanDiodato]

Yuzo never worked for Konami

[@rabw1625]

Yuzo is da man

[@rabw1625]

jay77755 yeah he did m8

[@FEARSWTOR]

The one piece of music that made every person who bought a SNES in 1991 say "Holy shit!"

[@Videogamelover58]

When i first this song, i couldn't stop moving my head lol

[@MichaelPuterbaugh]

I paid like $70 for a Super Famicom import, had to file it down to get it to fit in my US SNES, played all the townbuilding stages by trial and error because I don't read Japanese... and the Actraiser soundtrack still made it worth it

[@WegraX]

Then you're gonna love Plok's OST

[@tyronfoston7123]

Truth

[@bensmith1689]

Hey. I am from 4 years in the future. Wait til you hear the remakes Filmore track...i cried with joy a little bit...

[@MrSilksoul]

This game has the best first stage intro period. The way the soul entered the statue with the music coming is was just so perfect.

[@marcelthoma8890]

I think Corneria-theme from Star Fox is a little bit better but very close. Here i like the sound of organ: very epic!

[@ShinOnigashima]

I don't know man, the way the fence rises and the intro notes from Theme of Simon play in SCIV is pretty damn epic too.

[@sweetpataterz8738]

@@RagnellHD or Mega Man X3

[@lumtaroc]

And the forest background in so beautiful. i really want to explore it.

[@NAJ0202]

Well, this and the intro stage from Mega Man X.

[@JoshRioTeixeira]

Goddamn masterpiece this is. Gives even Castlevania stage 1 themes a run for their money.

[@soundwave8560]

This and the first stage song from Strider 2 are my favorites.

[@grantpotter9877]

not hard to do

[@Nikku4211]

@@grantpotter9877 How do you do it, then? Teach me the basics sensei.

[@whiteraven1992]

Playing as an animated statue (indirectly controlled by God/"The Master") has never before been so epic.

[@voxlknight2155]

Are you implying that playing an animated statue is nit cool by default? Lol

[@darkgiovanni]

Sometimes a God Doggo just brings you back to old places.

[@cerealata9035]

Korone knows a great background music for us to listen to. In all seriousness, though, the advent of Vtubers has been a blessing in disguise. Had it not for our God Doggo, for example, I'd never know that ActRaiser even existed at all.

[@darkgiovanni]

@@cerealata9035 I loved Actraiser as a kid. One of my favorites on the SNES. Completely forgot how great the sound was. Looking back her playing it was what really started me down this hole, sad the archive was lost in the purge. I would suggest not expecting much from it's sequel though. (That's just my personal opinion)

[@ashkirby8896]

I came here because of Korone as well!😄

[@samejirahachi9986]

YUBI

[@bigdoggo5827]

To an old windows movie maker video with a castlevania inspired banger that inspired korone's BGM

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

The buildup to this song is incredible. Moving your sky palace, talking to your little angel helper, and then falling to earth to inhabit the waiting statue below. Even the boss music was just right. I got to play this the day it came out (I'm 41 now), and the music still gives me goosebumps. Gotta love how old this upload is!

[@1shoryuken]

Yuzo Koshiro composed this when he was 19??? that just shows that he is a freaking GOD of VGM!!

[@xXSpongeBroBrownPantzXx]

1shoryuken holy shit

[@cube4547]

Well most composers start a young age Actually. I'm 15 and I'm working on a video game myself :p

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

@@cube4547 what game are you working on?

[@conorneligan7694]

He wasn't though. ActRaiser came out in late 1990, at which time he would have been 23.

[@abitofBaileys]

@@conorneligan7694 Ah yes because you instantly compose music on the day a game releases. Games don't take time to develop...

[@MothafuctimusPrime]

THIS LOOKS LIKE A JOB FOR GOD

[@a1be31s8x9]

I see what you did there

[@shinzantetsu]

Haha Yessss

[@DouglasZwick]

I laughed out loud

[@sarakara757]

Dr. Feelwood ..fđ1ñç3.echantter

[@lrc3847]

*unfolds whip* God: Wait. Wrong game.

[@heisenburg007]

This game was a masterpiece. This soundtrack is fantastic too.

[@jacobdagun3670]

...Why have I never heard of this game? This music alone is reason enough for me to find this game and play it.

[@L.JBitner]

For anyone wondering, this sounds like Castlevania because it was composed by Yuzo Koshiro who did the soundtrack for Portrait of Ruin and some songs in Order of Ecclesia.

[@lovinglife8854]

How the hell was this not a Castlevania song?! I just feels so much like it!!

[@da0484]

I thought the same.

[@nostartia]

Yuzo Koshiro himself confessed being in love with Beginning from CVIII and creating Fillmore out of that love. Makes so much sense.

[@raikohzx4323]

He remixed this song for the remake and straight up gave it even more of a Castlevania sound on purpose.

[@kingslayer_david502]

THIS GAME DESERVES A REMAKE

[@sirytsejam8496]

I second that!

[@robertbektas1810]

Sir YtseJam It doesn’t need one. You want shitty 2.5d graphics with a worse remixed soundtrack?

[@forseti3411]

welp...

[@freddyioxd]

well isn't it your lucky day

[@kingslayer_david502]

@@freddyioxd Ayyyyy, it is.

[@eltiolavara9]

man, castlevania has some good music wait a second

[@intj_gaming]

Hey please upload more Wyatt- A2MT - Lullaby

[@eltiolavara9]

@@intj_gaming theres only 2 versions of the song sadly

[@3tic]

Actraiser might be one of the best SNES games there is. It has everything. Strategy play, "pseudo"-3D stuff, engaging story and gameplay with replayability, sidescroller action, rad graphics and bosses, absolutely top notch music ... i mean what else could you ask of an SNES game from that early era??

[@RagnarokB]

From a gameplay perspective, I tend to favor Soul Blazer over Actraiser but man... It's only by a hair. Actraiser is still one of the most unique gaming experiences possible, and has that god tier soundtrack the likes of which only Uematsu could compete with on the SNES.

[@LoveFor298Yen]

I will never unhear the “hagh, hagh” of the attack animation.

[@coachleif]

This YT comment has audio

[@MadJak91]

THAT exact echo!

[@Nabo00o]

Love that godly sound when he swings his sword, can't really listen to this track without hearing it!

[@JonathanJ21]

RIGHT !!!!!! LMAOOOO

[@deprecated8036]

Hey look it's the Mandelbrot Set! I didn't know a fractal enjoys video game music

[@jonblaze2777]

dat bass seriously dat bass

[@billygranzow1331]

Best part of Quintet's games

[@r8_the_moo]

soul blazer first area bass be like this

[@missmilky6677]

is the seinfeld bass

[@Laihoard1995]

They brought my sweet beloved back: ActRaiser Renaissance baby! I'm so happy! 😭

[@alteisen8587]

one of the best tracks ever, absolute banger. The presentation when you drop down into the avatar, with this song flaring up, got me instantly hooked as a kid.

[@caseybillings9685]

Slappin that bass.

[@jojojoma3026]

Even in the Actraiser Remaster, I have to have this original version playing and am VERY happy they include the option of using the original music. I love hearing Yuzo's new compositions for the game in the old soundfont, too!

[@kabutops87]

This theme screams Castlevania.

[@GiordanDiodato]

I hear more Ys.

[@1982Hiei]

The same person is the composer of Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow

[@lukewood2662]

@@1982Hiei It's Yuzo Koshiro. He composed Castlevania PoR together with Michiru Yamane, the composer who stayed in Castlevania the most(since Bloodlines I guess, and also Bloodstained).

[@DjAether8]

Ya'll do know he made this OST way before any castlevania game he worked on right? And this is probably the reason he was given the opportunity to do so

[@toddlindsay8846]

Super Castlevania more like it

[@_elifilen]

I guess a lot of new people are here thank to that lovely doggo

[@nintendo1889x]

Yuzo Koshiro, you magnificent SOB you.

[@yusukeelric]

I never dreamed of the day this game would have a remake after so many years.

[@johnriddlebaugh7436]

From when video game soundtracks were starting to get really good.

[@03bgood]

John Riddlebaugh Yeah, really!

[@EternalBooda]

John Riddlebaugh Yeah, what happened?

[@jujukawa8049]

John Riddlebaugh Yuzo Koshiro. He great at music.

[@SeafoamSmiles]

+EternalBooda Sometimes I wonder about the limitations that the NES/SNES sound chips had, and whether the restrictive nature of them is what forced a lot of the musical talent of these composers to shine through. You had to get clever to make something sound good. Then when things went fully orchestral, I think a lot of that ingenuity died because things were suddenly left too open. It was like pouring a cup of musical talent espresso into a bucket of possibilities. Some of the composers were able to make the transition, while others faded into relative mediocrity. I think the real talent in modern video game composing lies with the people who are able to do re-arrangements of classic tracks that still maintain the right feel and flavour of the originals. One great example is Yoko Shimomura, composer and re-arranger for the music in the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as the forth coming Final Fantasy XV. She is a master of faithful re-arrangements. Addendum: In the case of Ys: Books I and II (widely considered to have one of the greatest soundtracks of all time) the music was composed by Yuzo Koshiro. However, he only composed the original chiptune versions of the tracks, while the awesome orchestral stuff you hear in the PC Engine version of the game were re-arrangements created by Ryo Yonemitsu. So at the end of the day, was it the musical genius of Yuzo you are hearing, or is it the transformative genius of Ryo that REALLY made that music?

[@tpj6988]

+SeafoamSmiles Although there is no scientific proof or anything like that I really have to agree with everything you say. Those restrictions somehow forced musical talents out of all those composers...

[@musicforthecause]

Wow. Thinking back to this as a kid. Playing this first level before school. C minor (as a key) has never felt so charged and awesome. Thank you Yuzo Koshiro! 🗡

[@Sephamus_Prime]

I'll never forget the day my older brother brought this gem home one day after we got home from school and played through half of it in front of me. I was so mesmerized by everything. The action-The character designs-The story-The diverse gameplay-The MUSIC!! When I finally beat it for myself it became one of my all time favorite action/adventure/RPGs. A classic for the ages.

[@Chamalaulau]

Un chef d'oeuvre de la Super Nintendo.

[@nytesprite]

This game was always my favorite on SNES. The music is just amazing.

[@ttamez]

i've always loved this song but grand poo world 2 has brought me back here

[@pankochanko]

This sounds like castlevania because both games have baroque elements to the music :) man hearing this is a total throwback, I loved playing this game with my mom when I was a kid

[@xboyindahouse]

20 years later this song still kicks ass Happy 20th Anniversary Actrasier

[@miki_mao]

I loved this game when I was a kid and could beat it in my sleep. I used to watch that show on Nickelodeon Nick Arcade and they had this game on that show. It was always my dream to go on that show and crush the record score for that game! ;)

[@1lapmagic]

I have played video games since 1986 and this is the #1 stuck in my head track of all time. Still there 30 years later.

[@dreamawake2670]

One of the best gaming songs. The orchestra version shows is true level.

[@TheShadowWarsVeteran]

The sound of walking through Pharoah Man’s tomb to search for a magic b-ball. Actually Minus Infinity uses this for Pharoah Man too lmao.

[@rahn45]

Can't wait to hear this theme remastered!

[@GarbaggioGoblino]

then get the remaster. it's out now, and it's great.

[@vasudeanguy8523]

It strayed away from the biblical overtones of this and went for generic rock. Made me sad. I haven't played it yet though, just listened to it.

[@Rudymc-du7or]

"I took his medicine in hopes that he would decease without its regular consumption. You shall not save his pathetic life."

[@03bgood]

What is that from?

[@Rudymc-du7or]

03bgood Haha, it’s from Megaman Sprite Game, ironically a Halloween release. Look it up, it’s great!

[@fullshark09]

Grand Poo World 2 brought me here. And boy am I grateful for it.

[@Kahran042]

As great as this track is, it just doesn't seem complete without the Master yelling "Ha!" every few seconds.

[@fiuza78]

I agree 100%!!

[@josuereyes7774]

Júralo jahahahahah

[@MrMario995]

This games soundtrack is so... no... the WHOLE GAME is so under rated! What a great track for a great game. Sad that no one really remembers this game

[@Flared]

I bought the original PAL cart not too long ago, the game is truly great. Hard to find on eBay though since only 40,000 copies were sold in Europe

[@skullkid4985]

Europe is being bombed and you shouldn't worry about this masterpiece worry about being raped.

[@BzCoTV]

this one definitely kicks on.

[@lenoalmeida3663]

Japan has the best game composers that ever lived

[@freddywilliams9837]

Could you imagine the statue charging through a deserted stage, only to find Simon Belmont at the end strangling the boss, turning to the statue, and going 'Sup bro?'.

[@jesserinseattle]

Freddy Williams “Dick move, Belmont. Dick move.”

[@MrYTPfan123]

And then Simon would kneel down before the statue cause it's God

[@somekindoflandcow]

I just realized how Castlevania this sounds...

[@1mermaidbethany]

@Superscoper7 thxs :) my older cousins gave my parents their old snes when i was little and i got it passed down to me and would rather play actraisers,super mario world,donkey kong country 2,ect than play the wii any day :D

[@Randalamarion]

this was my first video game as a child :) back then i didnt appreciate music as much as i do now! love this song, and the northpole battle theme

[@lumtaroc]

one of my favorite songs on actraiser. it is such a beautiful forest.

[@TheIcarusKid]

Actraiser was the very first Virtual Console game I ever bought. What a no-brainer.

[@kdemok86]

one of the best snes tracks i ever heard!

[@YoshifreakZX]

I can't believe this game actually got a remake! Most shocking part of the direct along with Sega Genesis games on NSO.

[@manbearpigsereal]

*got a remake It's already out

[@YoshifreakZX]

@@manbearpigsereal Crap I can be bad with my wording sometimes but yeah I know

[@autumnoraki]

IT LIVES

[@nintendo1889x]

Yuzo Koshiro is a genius.

[@ErikMcLennan]

this song is kickass!

[@Canapial]

When I'm alone I air-basslap to this bad boy.

[@eabeckstrand]

Agreed. Even though I'm a Castlevania fan....I still say it's not even close

[@adrsan6643]

I'm just replaying this game atm. Old but gold.

[@JasonOnEarth]

I love this song! So many great memories. This game was an absolute best god/strategy(+action) game! I can hear the "swashing" sounds of the sword while I listen to this song. Can't you? :-) :-)

[@billygranzow1331]

“HYAH!”

[@orrinsjuice1]

My favorite game on SNES by far. This and part 2. Such great music!!!

[@double-helix-22x22y]

orrinsjuice1 actraiser 2 was a graphic opera. the music sucked. still a good game though, but not nearly as legendary as the 1st part.

[@DaedalosC9]

the music wasn't that bad but definetly it had no impact as ActRaiser 1 did

[@double-helix-22x22y]

Daedalos I can live with that

[@Hyper131]

man, i was 5 years old when this game came out. my father rented this game for me and my brother at a rental store. This games music have stayed with me for years. just hearing now makes me want move.

[@PDXVoiceTeacher]

damn. I flashed back to my childhood like the man in Amelie when I heard this and actually teared up.

[@NeoRizer]

I almost forgot about this...my god.

[@ragnarokangaroo]

It's funny that people compare this to Castlevania music, considering the same composer later had a part in scoring Portrait of Ruin.

[@JMRSplatt]

Good choice Barb.

[@bulbasur1]

awsome music

[@MrKluey76]

I remember playing Actraiser shortly after the SNES came out, and I was blown away. This song pretty much summed it up...so badass. Easily one of the best songs in the SNES catalog, and that's saying something.

[@BryanX64]

LOL I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thought Castlevania! For the longest time I thought this WAS from Castlevania until I played this a few days back

[@Nagantios]

Jules & Korone intensifies.

[@fcr8409]

@@faenethlorhalien shrimping

[@jqg4m3r63]

And then the "YUBI" is heard out of nowhere

[@Kaiserete]

What a nice surprise that this gem got a remaster. Insta buy! Also youtube recommendations on point! :)

[@double-helix-22x22y]

ah, there it is, in all it's glory. my favorite song in game history

[@3981supersonic]

Damn I use to have this game when I was nine years old and this sound track still hits my ears really hard got to love it

[@johntumahab323]

Pretty dang good for not only an early VGM song, but a launch title, no less.

[@IsaccOsorio11]

My favorite VGM of all time ;)

[@y34r]

Beat it on real snes like thousand times, and again again on Emulator and again and again on Wii Virtual console This game has a curse Damn gumby

[@MrMega200]

I'm glad I still have my SNES copy. The strangest thing is how it got into my brother's possession years ago. The copy was on the street side cracked where the front sticker was in a horizontal line. My brother found it when he was taking a walk. Works perfectly fine to this day.

[@RossReels27]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@jonahmorissun5166]

Sounds even better than i remember

[@TheStolken]

I can't wait for actraiser 3. Yeah, I'm still waiting.

[@GrAwR5]

I mean quintet is long dead but did you play Soul Blazer (takes place between Actraiser 1 and 2) and terranigma (takes place after 2)?

[@insufferable7357]

@@GrAwR5 Wait idk they're all related, explain?

[@EarthTraveling]

@Fakafon Agreed underrated games. Brainlord Actraiser Soulblazer Illusion of Gaia SOM 1 and 2 7th Saga

[@Gxyz222]

Man, the box art to the game is the stuff of legends!

[@carterfuel]

Heard this in Poo's run of Grand Poo World 2.

[@Latiosbuddies]

yeet

[@mrmagus4553]

Hey! That's why I came here in the first place.

[@slondavokensteen]

Create order from chaos!

[@lilfrog5]

I never had the chance to play this game but the music is amazing.

[@norevarmoonstar8070]

Amazing track, love the slap bass🎶

[@ilduce562000]

So much awesome music on the SNES. It blew the Genesis away in that respect.

[@johnsmith9813]

this goes hard

[@ancientsound]

I love how this combines church organ with disco bass line. Doesn't get much better XD

[@rawful]

When I think of an epic battle of Heaven vs. Hell, angels vs. demons, good vs. evil.........naturally the first thing that comes to mind is a funky bassline.

[@solarflare9078]

I love your work, Yuzo Koshiro

[@1shoryuken]

@Connman555 lol, im just wondering, how did Square Enix obtain the rights for Actraiser? l know that Enix published the games and had a strong partnership with Quintet, but ever since the merge of Square Enix the company Quintet has been mysteriously silent and non-active since 2002, bit of a coincidence.

[@MotorsportUK2009]

what a game, it really did have a medieval atmosphere feel to it and the music made it

[@YoshiAngemon]

As a reminder that Nick Arcade is streaming on Paramount Plus, The WIzard's Challenge for ActRaiser is 1500 Points in Fillmore. You have 30 Seconds. This is what you hear!

[@damightybenstein]

Korone would only need 20 seconds to get that score.

[@loiamofficial]

This is Pharo - mans theme in Mega Man 4 Minus Infinity. Exept!!! In Mega Man 4 Minus infinity, there's an exrtra drum layer and some other stuff. AKA, sending it through the MM4 soundtrack

[@RyuFalchionX]

Digging that tag line. This song is great!

[@quez2564]

IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING, HOLY SHIT NINTENDO

[@DoofusLoopus]

Dat bass~! Damn, Koshiro, why are you so good?