Maiden Astraea Old to New Battle Theme - Demon Souls

Probably the last one on the demon souls videos, there are some other themes that i like such as the Maneater or Armor Spider but i don't think i will make video on them...
The maiden Astraea remake is soo GOOD one of the best they made for sure, the theme changing after Garl's death is also great.

[@aura8940]

FINALLY somebody uploaded the somber part after we kill Garl, THANK YOU for that.

[@tarnishedd]

It’s incomplete without it!

[@cdrjohnshepard2549]

This boss fight just really makes you pause and question your motivation. As a character we consume souls for power to slay greater demons and to prevent becoming a mindless red phantom. Here is a fallen cleric and her guardian, offering souls to the old one in exchange for power to comfort others abandoned in a world ensnared by death. Ultimately, she doesn’t even raise a hand to you. There are no victors or champions in Boletaria. This song for me, just really captures the acceptance of what is, along with seeing hope which is forever just out of one’s reach.

[@honourablerogue]

You summarised this so beautifully. After recently replaying the game several times once again, it was really great to see your comment here - since, out of all the boss fights - the Maiden Astraea fight is the one that REALLY sticks with me the most. Like you said - it makes one question their motivations, at this point in the game/story. Love it when a game can make the player feel like the ANTAGONIST for a change…

[@Boc_theSeamster]

I just want to say thank you for being the only one who actually includes the final part of the song.

[@DainHunter]

«Go fourth, Garl Vinland. May you be unharmed.» Best dialouge in the game, alongside «I shall await thy return, Slayer of Demons.»

[@fernandofaria2872]

**Gets parried to death, like a little b1tch**

[@KingFiercer_zip]

I just came to watch, but immediately got goosebumps because of the music.

[@0miy0]

Both are just amazing. At first i was botter about change, but my goodness its all good

[@brscic]

I love them both,.. like punctuality of first,.. maybe sombornes of the second more,.. Just great

[@minnows-_-]

I fucking adore the remake’s version it reeks of desperation, really makes it feel like Vinland’s last stand. And the tonal shift after his death is great sounding.

[@honourablerogue]

INDEED! Screw the haters, lol - the Remake did the old theme justice, dude. Especially with that tonal shift once you realise what you’ve done. It sets the mood in an extremely powerful way that reaches my very soul.

[@ironmaiden93ofangmar]

I never played the original, but I get the arguments being made. However I agree with you and I love the remake theme. That shift in the music after killing Vinland, and the shift after killing Astraea are my favorite parts.

[@Ahsoka_Hyrule]

@The Radience Great work editing this! I was wondering, can I use it in a “sad boss music” compilation I’m making?

[@21ldavil21]

Of course you can!

[@Ahsoka_Hyrule]

@@21ldavil21 Thanks so much! I’ll be sure to link you in the description ^_^

[@ryzacobalion3622]

Original theme: I really do love how the harp rhyme in the original sound creepy yet tragic at the same time. But I can't help but notice the rhythm itself isn't very long and when you do break it down it's always on repeat. But overall I still love it Remake: oh boy when I saw that new theme came out I saw MILLIONS of people hating the new theme of Maiden Astrea. Like I get it that there are certain stuff you don't like about the remake but good god calm down. But how's the new theme compare to the original? Honestly, I prefer this over the original. Why? Because it does such a good job of telling the tragedy of Garl Vinland and Maiden Astrea. Two people who came to the valley of defilement to help those that were cast away from both the kingdom and by the god she had faith in for so long only to see that how miserable and hopeless the valley is. So she decided to stay and help of those in the valley only to become a demon at the end of the day. To the slayer of Demon's, they don't see a person trying to help those in the valley. They only see another demon to be slain by their hand and Garl of Vinland is the only thing that stands in your way of getting her soul. And the new theme they added when we kill Garl, perfectly suits that Astrea lost everything. Her beloved bodyguard, her faith in God, so why bother putting up a fight?

[@cuervogris2087]

The ultimate chad comment.

[@LuDuLootYT]

The words of a cool guy

[@minnows-_-]

I didn’t know her lore, thanks dude good comment

[@ryzacobalion3622]

@@minnows-_- highly recommend Vaatividya Prepare to Cry series of Demon's Souls because it's so good.

[@Garl_Vinland]

The original theme screams “Blue Blood.” The remake is just more churchy Bloodborne music

[@Elebuu]

...Okay, I've bitterly resented the remake version of this song, but you've sold me on how it would work if used for a biphasic fight. Sort of like how FFXIV's major story boss themes are often double or tripartite songs. i would love that for this actually. thank u for showing me the way!!!!

[@Elebuu]

i would LOVE a version with the slow theme placed in the middle, ending on the louder of the two remake themes. but that really and truly IS my ffxiv story-trial boss theme vibes talking......

[@detroitdraingang5037]

no dialogue????

[@djbeema]

I like both, but I think the original works more for me. It's simplicity gives it a more sorrowful, desperate feeling. Plus the instrumentation of the harpsichord or whatever it is gives it a much darker gothic vibe that I adore. New version feels a bit too epic

[@handhunter13]

I think the more "epic" feel of the remake version fits if you think of it more from Garl Vinland's perspective. It's not the theme of your fight against him, it's his fight against you. His last stand to protect his maiden.

[@EddieMorphling]

While the Remake version surely sounds good, its just such a generic interpretation of the original. It really feels like this applies to the entire Remake. Looks and sounds great but lacks the uniqueness of the original that still sets it apart from every other game, even amongst FromSoft titles.

[@cbs1n15]

The remake version is not generic at all...

[@MavRick-hh7tp]

​@cbs1n15 yes, it really is.

[@QUEEROSEXUAL-GENDERMANCER]

Bluepoint did such a god damn great job with the remake. After hundreds of hours in Elden Ring, seeing Demon's souls remake visuals is like a generation ahead. The lighting alone is soooooo much better than the garbage fromsoft uses.

[@tverculosis5022]

demon's souls remake is a breath of fresh air after playing shitty elden ring*

[@rikelizki1965]

Damn I don’t think it’s fromsofts fault it’s just that elden ring was designed for the ps4 a much weaker system but i believe elden ring is the much better game

[@rikelizki1965]

Also bluepoint didn’t have to change anything in the game except the graphics which probably made the development time much shorter

[@aephyn_]

That's such an unfair comparison lol, DeS is arguably the best looking game graphically and visually and it was able to achieve that only by using the new generation hardware to its full potential. Elden ring however was optimized for both new and old generations, and it still looks pretty damn good.

[@QUEEROSEXUAL-GENDERMANCER]

@@aephyn_ ER can't even run at 60fps stable on a new gen system. That's pretty pathetic tbh.

[@CreazyPeazy]

the remake is alright but nothing compares to the first one. The first one gives me a feeling of hopelessness, sorrow and despair. It truly reflect the situation the maiden was in and while the player had to deal with with her bodyguard it is the maiden which we were targeting (therefore the Antagonist). The remake ost put to much emphasis on the battle between the player and vinland. In my opinion way too epic and (emotionally) uplifting and shift away the focus from the maiden.

[@angruwasp8782]

Gone is the nostalgic and unique of the original replaced with a mediocre version.

[@fernandofaria2872]

nah, you just a fanboy.

[@Finn-mh8rv]

On one hand, I do agree that the remake does not fit the tone of the scene. On the other hand, I still prefer the remake theme in a vacuum, it still sounds good, but not every theme fits the scene.

[@oscarsanchez577]

Nostalgia has a crazy grip on you

[@michaelmai6514]

Ive played both games and while yes some of the tracks got worse in the remake this one is an exception. stop hating

[@gerardoduran4240]

I love both, happy I get to enjoy them both unlike some of you guys that just want to hate for nothing