ABZU - Their Waters Were Mingled Together - As Noted

[@DavidRussell323]

"hey austin, can you comp-" *cracks knuckles* "I'll need 7 harps"

[@DCDevTanelorn]

This entire soundtrack, in my opinion, is one of the greater musical accomplishments in recent history.

[@hookyhook6006]

Austin Wintory is the Ennio Morricone (may he rest in peace) of video game music.

[@boujeemelon7305]

So enchanting! Reminds me of Promises by Floating points. 2 great recent albums.

[@joaoluiz6415]

"Their waters were mingled together" is EXACTLY the type of line I'd expect from ancient fish-people poetry

[@allhailthesnail5017]

I think I would cry if I ever heard the soundtrack be performed live in concert. Always calms me down

[@aussie_mozzie]

I wish I could wipe my memory of ABZU and play it for the first time again.

[@ajattelenko]

Austin, just wanted to pop by and say that ever since I played Abzu some time 5 years ago, the soundtrack has stayed with me at every turn. Just hearing a couple of notes from a song and there is this sense of calmness, instant relaxation, like plunging into the clear waters of Abzu's ocean. It's very special to me, and will stay with me for a long time. Thank you

[@vaclavnelhybel5184]

No matter how many times I listen to this piece and Apotheosis, tears come to my eyes. I feel like you can SEE with the music alone. Austin, thank you so much for gifting us with beautifully amazing and moving pieces!!! Encountering your work is truly its own miracle.

[@BboySlushy]

Im playing this on a rainy night, looking out at the world through my window and it just fits perfectly with this scenery.

[@Silverhazey_]

I don't know if you will see this man, but I just finished some games you worked on including this one. Never, EVER stop composing. You have the gift to turn games into the works of art they come out to be like Abzu and Journey. I was gripped from start to finish with your absolute magic. I wish you the best and I hope I see your name in some upcoming games, I will pick them up without question.

[@awintory]

You are so kind; I promise I have zero intention of stopping composing EVER :)

[@adriancam5331]

This reminds me so much of Journey's soundtrack yet it's so different as has such a different feel. Yet some of the instruments and I guess "voices" used and even some small melodies here and there remind me of Journey. I've listened to Journey's soundtrack so many times in full and it has introduced me to a lot more of your music, including The Pathless and Banner Saga. I love how even though you're using similar instruments and motifs in completely different games with completely different environments, the setting and emotions of the music you create for each one is unique and inspiring.

[@capraise]

Abzulutely breathtaking and inspiring! (I’m sorry) It’s also so interesting to see your comments and the score in general. Thank you for doing this series. This is really motivating to continue my journey. I wonder why I didn’t search for your channel earlier...

[@awintory]

I wonder that too! :P

[@HalNordmann]

This entire part is just one big "YES" moment.

[@allisonchinarts]

:D! This has been my top-played song for 3 years since ABZÛ came out. Thanks for providing the deep appreciation and guidance through each arc of the piece. Totally bringing it into my listening!

[@toooplive]

ABZU OST overwhelms me and never fails to bring a tear in my eye... this must be music beyond this realm

[@breadraptor]

I love the As Noted series, especially reading your comments! I think you are excellent at creating loops for video games to make them feel seamless, as well as making OST versions

[@awintory]

Thank you!! Not many people realize the difference between those two things!! It can be crazy challenging sometimes!

[@yahoograbo]

Abzu is Such a beautiful musical adventure, Love that harmony!!!

[@P9u9r6p2l4e]

This game is easily the greatest I’ve ever had the privilege of playing, this game is an absolutely beautiful and visually stunning combination of music and video game software. From one humble player to the genius behind the soundtrack, thank you for letting me play your game, I’ll never forget the experience that came with playing it

[@민경-o6k]

this is the most breathtaking music i’ve ever heard. it sounds like a journey to heaven. how can you compose like this? unbelievable.

[@jb1980ist]

That B chord at the end with the added 4th is perfection.

[@egementon]

2:36 is why I keep coming back to this track. Pure art!

[@Z_Axolotl2442]

My brain when I go swimming in the ocean-

[@TheKingChrist]

I listened the entire OST from Abzu before playing the game, and I've cried, before, and plus even after I've played the game with this song... I have always liked so much Japanese compositors, more than any other music composer, but after meet you, I can say you are in my top five of my favorite videogame music composers, you have and amazing feeling and a fresh style, I'm completely fall in love about your work and now I appreciate so much that you've uploaded the full music score of your work, It's a big detail that talks so good about you and no all composers do something like that, you are so great, this OST deserves a GOTY, without doubs, and I hope I can listen to your music in a big production in a near future. Greetings from Mexico, Maestro!!! 😌

[@stardoogalaxie9314]

When I went to Montserrat the Chapel in the monastary had a choir that sounded exactly like the voices in this song and it reminded me of your music.

[@kirby_tardigrade]

I love this song so much. I'm very happy to see this video!

[@박찬우-c6p]

I got to know you through a game called Abzu. I listen to the song often because the song is very mysterious and my mind is stable. How can I get a copy of the Abzu Ost sheet music for the orchestra?

[@FarhanAzlan]

Just finished the game. What a beautiful soundtrack. Greatly encapsulates the beauty of this game and the emotions in it.

[@awintory]

Thank you for checking it out! I *just* posted another "As Noted" from ABZU a few seconds ago in case you're curious!

[@FarhanAzlan]

@@awintory Delphinus Delphis! Another great soundtrack. Thanks for the wonderful music Austin! :)

[@alvaronieves5352]

What an amazing soundtrack you created

[@marquisdehoto1638]

so beautiful!

[@oscarsturvesundberg9152]

Everything you created for abzu is beautiful, I've listened to this piece for many, many hours the last few years! 😁

[@oliverchannelle6919]

This is one of my favourite songs, full stop, so getting to see it all laid bare here is just. Wow. Thank you. I was rewatching your breakdown of the Journey OST and actually contemplating asking if you were thinking about doing something similar for Abzû, but it looks like you beat me to it!

[@stephenriley3344]

Wow....just finished Abzu. Had to come hear this again. What a rush this finale was. I also loved your work in Journey & Flow. These types of games are my favorite, ones that are purely about capturing atmosphere and emotion within the light gameplay. They need solid soundtracks and now I know when games include you at the helm of the OST it's gonna be an amazing time from start to finish. Looking forward to your future work. :)

[@theonewithoutidentity]

This is the highlight of the score for me, truly amazing. The choir was a great choice here.

[@wafflebunny1]

I love this look behind the curtain of how video game music works. :D

[@bonesfloodedwithdreams]

I don't think I will ever hold as much awestruck reverence for the ocean as I do now because of ABZÛ and this hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Thank you so much for creating such an integral and amazing part of an amazing game.

[@seanwride1496]

Played this game for the first time about 2 years ago. Have listened to this soundtrack at least once per week every week since then. No other music/score has been able to do that for me. Please keep it coming.

[@hookyhook6006]

You’re music’s beauty, splendor, and raw emotion rivals the music of both cinema and opera in a unique way. ABZU is not just a video game, it’s a symphony; a symphony that I will listen to over and over again until the end of time.

[@Joaco_MA]

Just perfect!

[@lukeswain3630]

Finally had time to finish the game. So great to listen to how well the loops/triggers all worked together to create that final experience.

[@oonabenally1447]

So beautifullll

[@shafir2]

Really good

[@specialke1]

I think this is what Heaven sounds like. Love, love, love your work!

[@AramilsMusic]

This is such a wonderful piece, especially the choir section makes me feel so much... I still cry everyime I hear that unbelievable harmony... Your soundtrack elevated ABZU to one of the most beautiful artistic experiences I had in the last few years. Thank you. Truly.

[@corratecxverts01]

still waiting for delphinus delphis :)

[@awintory]

In the pipeline :)

[@yosoyignacio1]

marvelous

[@likesyngates]

You're gifted from universe! Amazing

[@lucasgomes3251]

thank you

[@twilightbow6622]

The buildup starting at 3:48 that transitions between the main Abzu melody and this song’s melody is amazing. That section’s climax from 4:11 to 4:20 legitimately brings me to tears every time. And the return of the song’s main melody afterwards as you reach the open ocean with the whales is so cathartic. Genuinely one of the most powerful and moving pieces of music I’ve ever heard. I am so happy to have found your music, as you are one of the best composers I have come across and a great inspiration for me. I’m definitely going to check out The Pathless soon after hearing you did the soundtrack for that game as well!

[@awintory]

You are so kind for your generous words, thank you so much

[@expilectakunai]

Holy hell, this is genius! You're on another level Mr. Wintory 🙌 Man I hope to be able to write like this someday cause this is just extraordinary.

[@thegentleraindrop2375]

I'm so glad I bought this game

[@junehyoungKim-g4l]

Genial

[@Lucerita-Chan]

Los mejores 9 minutos de mi vida ❤️

[@piX0une]

I love this series ! Its so interesting to get a look at how it was created and the complexity behind this masterpiece ! For someone like me who is very bad (and very slow) at reading sheet music, it was helpful to have the little line moving across and keeping time like you did for Apotheosis, any reason why you chose not to do that here ?

[@awintory]

Each video we're experimenting a little bit with the format here and there

[@Kikikongkun]

Love u man

[@alexanderkardasis3392]

This is literally orchestration at the level of maurice ravel!

[@LouieTaylorMusic]

Great video. Thank you, as always for your work and brilliant videos. I have a question, with the looping cues transitioning into the non-looping cues such as Loop 1 -> intro to Loop 2, is the music able to trigger this transition during the the middle of loop 1, or does it have to finish before transitioning to the non-looping cue? If the former is something you allow, how do you allow for a smooth transition in WWise? Is it something along the lines of quantising the change to a bar and have a crossfade, or is it more complex? Thanks so much!

[@jdcviolin]

Really beautiful piece, amazing composition. What do you feel was the biggest takeaway in your experience scoring for harps?

[@awintory]

That it's hard to go back from 7 to 1 or 2 again!! :)

[@lukiaffe]

Thank you! I’ve wanted to see the notation for this since I first heard it! Now time to analyze it! Do you have a pdf?

[@awintory]

I'm afraid you'll have to rely on this for the time being

[@Nox_populi]

enuma elis

[@sabreml]

What exactly did you use for the 'Glassware'? I'd assume it's a glass marimba but that's listed separately.

[@awintory]

Glass marimba, tuned glass / metal bowls (some live, some samples)

[@sabreml]

@@awintory Thanks!

[@sansgriffin6943]

Austin, if you can see this, is there anywhere where we can find sheet music for the instruments? Specifically bassoon, thank you and have a nice day

[@awintory]

Thanks for checking it out; alas no, at this point nothing is prepared like that. Only the individual sections. You'll have to transcribe from here I'm afraid! At least it's not transposing! :)

[@berkefeil5646]

I wonder whether you feel you’re expressing a part of yourself when writing such beautiful, perhaps spiritual music. Is there a personal element to it or is it ‘just’ composing?

[@awintory]

Composing IS personal :)

[@hardcoreresettifan5048]

is this score or are any of these sheets available to purchase anywhere? just to like...study lol

[@awintory]

Stay tuned ... :)

[@hardcoreresettifan5048]

@ 😮😮😮😮😮

[@disgustangy4901]

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[@awintory]

I'm so proud of you

[@disgustangy4901]

@@awintory It's so weird to think that crap like this can happen. That one of the most prolific and talented video game composers of today just responded to my comment about the haha funny sex number. On a more serious note, you're an insane inspiration to me as a young composer. Do you have any advice, whether it be for college, career, or music in general? Thanks