All Rise Themes Ranked | Monster Hunter Rise

[@frostdragonheart2500]

Remember, these are all my opinion. Also, sorry if the sound gets too loud or quiet at times. I still haven't figured out how to balance the audio yet.

[@supadupa8088]

The reason why Valstrax’s theme isn’t as epic as the original is because you have to know that crimson glow Valstrax is not like the regular one. It’s a Valstrax that lost its mind from the sheer amount of dragon energy it’s dragon sac is generating. Dragon Element within the world of MH is mysterious and VERY dangerous which is why it’s mostly an exclusive ability for the elder dragons while only some of the non elders can control it. Regular Valstrax’s theme was like watching a comet soar through the beautiful night sky. Crimson Glow’s is like watching a comet crashing down to earth, causing mass destruction.

[@BakeNation_MH]

I suppose I never really thought of it this way, but it makes sense, and I love the analogy you used.

[@kennethsatria6607]

Side note I always jump off cliffs whenever he does the ambush, the analogy is very accurate

[@SadMoribund]

I wish everything you were saying was actually portrayed by the Monster in game and not fabricated statements, Crimson Glow is hardly a Variant. His HR counterpart is literally MR Valstrax from GenU but with a laser and slight adjustments to how his dragon shots work. Every new move his MR version gains feels like something Valstrax could always do as its normal self without needing this apparent variation. Rusted Kushala is somehow more deviated from its original then Crimson Glow.

[@shagarumedic]

I have no idea where you got this interpretation, they just completely butchered his theme and people are coping with it

[@supadupa8088]

@@shagarumedic I watched this music composer here on KZbin who goes by Davi Vasc. He’s reacted to a lot of MH music including CG Val’s theme. He said that this version is sped up a bit compared to the original. The reason why it’s sped up because it’s to sound more menacing. Giving you the feeling that yes, this is Valstrax. But something’s wrong about it. It’s a lot more aggressive compared to the default version. Which is why I compare regular Valstrax as watching a shooting star fly across the sky, gracefully and the embodiment of freedom. Meanwhile, Crimson Glow is watching that same shooting star crashing down from the sky and it’s heading straight towards you, and it’s going to cause destruction. That’s just how I view these themes. Im not out here coping that’s just how I see it. Monster Hunter is a video game with lore that makes you come up with theories and speculate on how these monsters live and how this world works.

[@rDuskHuntress]

This is by far the most subjective and personal tier I've seen regarding themes, it's so different that I respect it gg man lol

[@ravingdeath5182]

Khezu theme goes hard tho

[@whita19]

I'm surprised to see Nargacuga's new theme that low. It's my favorite version of it

[@DoctorWhoXIII]

Same

[@zachlaruelavraie1194]

Same

[@GreyZuma]

It’s really, REALLY good

[@wysockifamily1747]

Bro’s theme got me like:🕺🕺🕺

[@danieledwards4821]

Same honestly

[@shybandit521]

I LOVE the buddy plaza theme, I think it's the best iteration of the "village theme" because it's so upbeat and makes me happy

[@frostdragonheart2500]

I totally get that too, it’s such a fun and carefree sounding theme! But I can’t stand listening to it for some reason

[@catowarmeowson9964]

Its funny he says he does not know WHY he does not like the buddy Plaza theme... you see, I dont know why I LIKE it so much, there's just something fun about it

[@pneuma7183]

It’s one of my favorite tracks in the game!! So odd that it’s his least favorite.

[@Evan-mt7bc]

That 1 part in Ibushi's theme where the vocals go "SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH" is hilarious and easily makes Ibushi my persoanl #1

[@wat.6411]

For me the Khezu's theme is the best.

[@DreaLLusions_RL]

Same bro, Khezu theme rocks

[@Boatheconstrictor]

The only reason he didn't add it was because it would be so predictable to be in the #1 spot

[@roytard12]

VALSTRAX IN GU AND FOROKURURU IN FRONTIER NEED A WORD WITH YOU MANIACS!

[@TheDreadlagg]

I may have arrived late but looking at the themes you like the most in general, you like the melodies that are heroic or the ones with big consecutive impacts like the trumpets, themes of grandeur and attack, while the more chaotic, malevolent and intriguing themes, so to speak, not so much, which most of Rise was based on. Red roaming roar for me is perfect, definitely my top 1 the way they represent the terror of the villagers when the apex arrive clashing with the bravery of the hunters is magnificent, it's as if the melodies were fighting just like us against the apex.

[@TheDevilDucker]

I still didn't watch the entirety of the video, but, personally... The Allmother is my favorite theme of the entire soundtrack, i have it on loop all the time at least once per day, i love it that much, and second, i will say that, The Flame of Peace is my second favorite in the entire OST, and the third one is... Well, Proof of a Hero. I'm loving your videos Frost, i recently whatched most of them in a small marathon, and the quality is 10/10

[@frostdragonheart2500]

that's a nice top 3! (though you might not like my rankings then lol) And thank you, I'm so glad to hear you like the videos I've made!

[@Soul_evacuated_Ian]

The fact that the only thing separating a lot of the top tiers was just one small weird part shows that rises themes are pretty good.

[@awindynight7356]

I really love this iteration of Teostra's theme as it just sounds and sort of serves to be the closest sounding to the original theme of Teostra with the drums most importantly, you could quite literally recreate the KFC video with Rise's take on his theme.

[@frostdragonheart2500]

oh yeah, I never noticed how similar Teo's Rise theme is to the original. Interesting

[@haikeloblaix]

This was really good editing for this type of video! Nice touch using a monster's corresponding equipment to fight it!

[@frostdragonheart2500]

Thank you! I always like to match my equipment with the topic at hand, and I’m glad there are people to notice it too

[@gabrielpaixao9393]

Wtf. Nargacuga in the bottom? It's literally in my top 3 themes

[@frostdragonheart2500]

I don't blame you, Nargacuga's theme is still a good theme, but I personally don't like the vocals in Narga's Rise theme.

[@gojizard704]

Seeing best buddies last place hurt....i use it as the main towns theme ;-;

[@frostdragonheart2500]

I know, it felt wrong putting it down there too! But I also didn't want to lie and say I like something that I just don't like.

[@luck002]

There are only 2 MHRIse themes I hear everyday, they stay in my playlist: Allmother theme and Magnamalo theme. Btw nice list!

[@frostdragonheart2500]

hey, good choices! and thank you.

[@grimreefer213]

How can you not love Mizutsune’s theme? Such a gorgeous monster

[@Nikole36sp]

Onestly I was spending half of the video looking at it maliciously and saying "HOW DID U PUT THIS SO LOW AND Y THIS SO HIGH" but then I just thought that if the rise themes can vary so much up to personal preference then it means that it can satisfy everyone in some way + the fact that most themes where THIS close to top tier just shows how good rise themes are

[@prestongarvey4259]

Its purely a skill issue for Narg's theme, the part you pointed out about the song specifically is why I love it so much, just get better ears. Edit:Alright, after having seen the whole video now, I hope no soul ever, ever passes you the aux cord, not even in the afterlife, you are forbidden from having control of music

[@krangeld6404]

What Kushala Daora's theme makes me feel is unlike what any other elder dragon's gheme makes me feel. On some, it's an epic fight to the death. On others, I am fighting against a Dragon-shaped God. But Kushala's theme, specially in that violin segment, makes me feel like I its not a fight I should be a part of. Its chilling, quiet, slow, subtle but somewhat malicious. Just like hypothermia.

[@TheRaceMaster11]

This is a great list, the only I disagree is Valstrax’s theme and Breath of Ire, but it is still good. I hope you also make one for Sunbreak with like Astalos, Espinas, and more

[@frostdragonheart2500]

Yeah, I understand. Both are still really good themes, even if I have my gripes with them. And I definitely plan on making another bid like this for Sunbreak’s themes!

[@alucardakathebombasticbach2057]

I agree with the valstrax on since it really doesn’t sound really a bombastic as it should for a variant of valstrax

[@thatnoctutnallizard4600]

I hope he doesn't because I never thought I could get so triggered by his rankings like narga being bottom 3 makes me sad lol plus the way you say bazels name made me laugh

[@zomboy-tp7jn]

I've heard a lot of pronunciations for Bazelgeuse but I think you may have just killed me.

[@LordShonji]

Same lol Bazalgus was definitely a new one

[@0g00n8]

The sandy plain theme is soo good when you fight THE Diablos, the theme is just made for the guy

[@LordShonji]

The theme is very bull fight

[@altercard5389]

Definitely late but must ask, where does the dango song rank on this list XD

[@TierMax]

I actually disagree with this quite a bit. The pet area and training area are high tier for me... Man, you did Narga dirty too. Also... Shrine ruins theme is just kinda better than all other area themes (excluding volcano cavey place). There is so much to say... And you absolutely butchered bazelgeuse's name. But yes, I understand these are all opinions and we are all entitled to our own

[@TierMax]

Sorry if this comes across as rude... I just read it and it seemed kinda mean and over critical. So yeah I in no way intended for this to be rude

[@frostdragonheart2500]

I had a feeling that many people would disagree with the buddy plaza and narga theme. But that's alright, opinions will be opinions. And Bazelgeuse is only the beginning of names that we mispronounce...

[@2riiTuri]

I absolutely love the allmother theme, the harmonies in their voice is just perfect sends me goosebump everytime.

[@domjay]

Rise was my first MH game - Mitsuzune and Sandy Plain theme for sure - Magnamalo is gr8 as well

[@royalhybrid4524]

Weird how different everyone's lists are. Overall i think what really got people conflicted was the lack of percussion & audio density in the remastered themes. Case & points Valstrax, Nargacuga & Mizitsune. Where's there umpff Capcom? I like how Valstrax got his extent but the whole theme is just missing something. The original got so much just right & when one of those just right things went absent it really shows. Tricks my brain into thinking there was supposed to be more. I love Rise's OST but i could only really get into them once i just accepted that they were going for entirely different feelings to other MH OSTs. Just like Iceborne, i had a pretty hard time adjusting to Glavenus' 5 gen theme. But once i mentally recontextualized theme I felt it actually went pretty well for Acidic Glavenus. To me Rajang & Tigrex ate the same. Tigrex was more than a bit odd to me but once i thought of Walking with Beasts or something with David Attenborough it grew immensely well on me. For Rajang instead of thinking of just a raging unstoppable monkey monster, i thought of a villainous monk or a monks chant of destruction. Some soundtracks just feel like they were to thematic & derivative for their own good. Especially the Wyvern Ride theme. A track so common to the game being so simple was probably good on paper but my Gog is it repetitive & intrusive to the hunts feel after a while.

[@cardnal44]

The first part that you showed for counter signal theme reminds me of a part in Ibushi's and Allmother Narwa's theme

[@joansoleizquierdo3891]

Thanks man, now I apriciate more some theme like kushala or narwa

It's always difficult link images with music you did an outstanding job in this video, thank you

[@Jlezy]

The amount of times ive heard people pronounce Tigrex as ''tea-grex'' is insane, you dont call a tiger a ''tea-ger'' do you? Get it right already, its been at least 15 years since his first appearance

[@Mintyfreshh4190]

Bro, the official voice actors pronounce tigrex as “teagrex” most likely to focus on the t-Rex aspect of it, and also it’s not that deep my guy

[@Jlezy]

@@Mintyfreshh4190 Its not deep, its just incorrect, you dont call a tiger a tea-ger, and wanting to focus on the trex part is not a good excuse when it sounds derpy as all hell.

[@armandoguzmannieves5472]

Actually, you would say it like that, in Spanish. In fact, Tigrex is literally just the Spanish word for Tiger, with an x added at the end. So the “Tea” pronunciation does not come out of nowhere.

[@Jlezy]

@@armandoguzmannieves5472 The monster isnt just a tiger though, so that reasoning doesnt work

[@armandoguzmannieves5472]

@@Jlezy But saying it the Spanish way ALSO makes you say it with the same inflection as T-Rex. Both of it’s inspirations covered in 1 pronunciation.

[@Mephil]

Khezu’s theme is the best one

[@JohnCharlesMartinIII]

I'm not sure if you forgot this one or you weren't including all of the tracks, but you didn't rank "Rise of a New Hunter." This theme plays when you customize your character. Actually, I think it's really just Rise's menu theme, but I would have liked to know what you thought of it.

[@BakeNation_MH]

I forgot about that one honesty. Thanks for bringing it up because I I really like it, it's quite peaceful and really sets the tone for the adventure ahead.

[@JohnCharlesMartinIII]

@BBake & Frost Thanks for letting me know your opinion on it. On this one, we agree. Even the ones we don't have the same opinion on, it's still interesting to hear another take on them.

[@POYY]

Me personally I would replace Buddy Plaza Theme to Kamura Village Theme, after hearing it for so many hours I got tired of hearing it especially with the added vocals. I like the previous MH Vilage theme more without the vocals, I just feel relax and happy listening to Buddy Plaza Theme while watching my buddies train. This is absolutely well made video. Kushala theme tho just give me chills everytime it's that good.

[@frostdragonheart2500]

I see, you make a good point there. The main village theme isn't as calm and relaxing as usual. And I'm glad to see another Kushala theme enjoyer

[@miguelMickSummer]

Ibushi and Narwa are some of my favorite themes solely because they reminds me of the Nier series and their beautiful soundtracks

[@joshuaguilar6710]

I think a huge change from mhw to mhr rose themes is that rise sacrifices the boldness world had for more graceful songs (and vocals)

[@eclipse9015]

I absolutely love Cold Blue and Flaming Reds. Everytime I go into lava caverns to fight a Rathalos or Rakna Kadaki it just hits so hard

[@user-ed4tq7wz1k]

20:00 As a wise Bazelguese once said : LETS FUCKING GOOO!!!!

[@regionfuego6]

Funny enough, I just don't understand why people like the original Valstrax so much. Like I listen and compare it and I just can't like it over Rise's Valstrax. The old one just feels so slow. After listening to the reasons, is really surprising how different tastes some people can have. A lot of the times you said "This ruins it for me" I find myself thinking "But that's the best part!"

[@bobisuncanny2760]

Tigrex theme is basically Spear and Fang theme from Primal

[@Talk.to.Gogeta1995]

If you ear well, the narwa and the ibushi have the 2 differents sisters for each one and the Allmother is the copbination of the 2 voices of the sisters

[@blancleona2275]

I would like this list including the Sunbreak themes

[@BakeNation_MH]

I will get to making a Sunbreak theme video in time.

[@chasers7518]

“Buzzelgus”

[@Minikong4960]

Sandy plains will always be #1 in my book but it's cool to see it peaked your top 10

[@PokaDott]

Late to the Party, But I'm thinking I Must be the only person in the world who loves Khezu's Theme. Its perfect, fighting a Scary Monster that screams a lot and mostly always in a dark damp cave. Really gets to you if you listen to it too long.

[@liamemanuel6746]

I love this guy, keep up the good work!

[@imlivinginyourceiling]

that pronunciation of bazelgeuse was heretical at best

[@pinkdaruma8942]

Island, sandy plains and lava caverns are so much fun! also the fact that the last place is already a nice song goes to show how great the ost is.

[@palitodegalleta.4790]

great video my guy!!! this channel deserve a bunch more of subs tbh!

[@ScarletStarManor]

Hmm, how strange, so we agree on a few things, but my main differences are: Swap Narwa and Ibushi's themes, I feel like Narwa's is greatly inferior, it doesn't have that slowly droning feeling of "I will decimate EVERYTHING!" That Ibushi's somber, yet declarative theme has. I'd put Teostra RIGHT next to Rajang's, this version of Teostra's is the worst to me, it's behind the Gen 4U (older gen) versions, with World still being the best version for me. Rajang needed a glow up to make him FEEL more mystic since they were going with a more mystic variation of his theme. Valstrax's theme, is a top 10 for me regardless of the feeling of a downgrade.

[@fancyesquire8888]

I think besides personal preference, what you're listening on makes all the difference. I don't play Monster Hunter without good headphones. Those bass tones really make or break a song for me. For example the Brave Hunter hub theme I never get tired of listening on headphones, but I do if listening on a tv because it's so flat and the bass tones literally make the song and it's missing.

[@klaxocuchulainn2554]

Jeez fella, just sounds like ya hard to impress. Ain't wrong with that. I just loves most of the soundtrack in Rise mainly because I like choirs and vocal performance in general. All mother Narwa's theme, The counter Signal theme, and Magna's theme are some that I listens to regularly

[@ichibanbento]

I also changed buddy plaza when i realized i could change the bgm, it is now Tigrex theme

[@LordShonji]

Bazalgus? Thats definitely the pronunciation of all time

[@Gohma55]

Really looking forward to your sunbreak themes.

[@EdenRiot2]

Buddy Plaza right off the bat. Wow That's the only one that I noticed and enjoyed

[@Xile165]

Crimson glow should be higher, it symbolizes a more aggressive Valstrax, while the old was more elegant i guess

[@christopherjhoncruz3372]

I think they tried to make tigrex theme more terrifying but this is the result these implies to the other theme of monster and making the music less intense than the fight did not fit very well

[@christopherjhoncruz3372]

The original first proof of a hero is irreplaceable

[@Courier-gq6ym]

Thank god Sandy plains theme was high, and the description for is perfect, "That bit", that one specific part just makes the whole song, Where wyverns go to die is great too

[@sarko5989]

This video was pretty entertaining to watch, I disagreed with a lot of it. For example, I really liked the vocals in rajangs theme because I think they fit with his bizzare almost humanoid form if that makes sense. Still though I’m glad you gave kushalas theme some proper love and attention and it was nice to hear all of these themes and your opinions on them

[@Mysterygii69]

I hate the wyvern riding theme entirely because it halts any monster or area theme you’re listening to, the song will be building up just as you get on the monster and all that anticipation is gone as those generic drums kick in Also, the way you pronounce bazel is hilarious, in a good way

[@skateboardinguitaris]

It's wild. The only upgraded theme I hated was Chameleos, and you loved that one. It felt like such a downgrade, and felt like it was prolonged to me. We just got different ears I guess 😂😂😂

[@corn58]

Where’s the review of the khezu theme?

[@cracstheidiot6913]

"this part of the theme completely ruins it for me" *sounds exactly the same as the other versions of the theme* "ew."

[@susanparry4098]

when i was fighting apex Arzros for the first time i was sweating to a point where my own flesh would start to melt off btw great video :D

[@jeraldliu3022]

How the hell is Narcacuga below the wyvern riding theme???

[@WhatNow505]

What ticks you off on that first list of yours?

[@yerfleflerdle4309]

Personally my favorite track in rise is teostra because it's so fuckin groovy

[@frostdragonheart2500]

groovin'

[@ReconRaccoon]

To be honest Rajang theme was pretty low for me but it grew on me

[@Werewolf293]

Kushala is one of my fave musics, as much I might miss the MH2dos chime from the MH World variant

[@Roze_aye]

I also changed the buddy plaza theme almost immediately 😂 I also really dont know why i dont like it too much either.... kinda weird

[@cicadeus7741]

It kind of hurt, as a series vet, to see vocals added to all themes. It made the elder/endgame themes hit way less. Chanting used to be the scariest shit ever, now every monster has chanting and vocals, its not nearly as effective. New players dont knoe how hard we shit ourselves when dire miralis theme hit 🥺😔

[@danielfoot141]

This video makes me indescribably furious

[@theprowlerking]

When people slander themes: “Hooray! HOORAY! That was great! All those wrong notes made it sound more original”

[@ATOMIC_ALLIGATOR]

I was kinda expecting Khezu's theme to be last, for shits snd gigs

[@imthecatman4999]

NAH I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE SONGS RIGHT NOW, HOW DID YOU PRONOUNCE BAZELGEUSE LIKE THAT WHAT?

[@DeeplyAnnoyed-Dragon]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However: Red Roaming Roar deserves more, sure it’s not for everyone. I agree it’s very chaotic and all over the place, however it fits the Apex monsters perfectly, and after a while of not enjoying it, you warm up to it and for me, the more I listen to it, the better it gets. The part where to beat drops, it feels like the very heavens are screaming out in pure terror of the Apexes, it’s so fast and so powerful. It’s just heaven

[@joshuasgameplays9850]

I see you are a fellow Chameleos enjoyer, very nice.

[@WilliamCrew]

Bewitching Dance is #1 for me😊

[@grodbert6905]

I know music is subjective and all but literally _how_ can you like the quite frankly _boring_ Kushala theme _more_ that the absolute _masterpieces_ that are the Frost Islands and Mizutsune themes??

[@BakeNation_MH]

idk how, but while he was working on the hunting horn video, Frost just really enjoyed listening to Kushala's theme

[@DreaLLusions_RL]

19:15 the ahhh was perfectly timed

[@RoyalTfrii]

Kezhu's theme should have made the list.

[@Masayuki_Nagare]

HOW WOULD YOU DISLIKE NARGACUGA'S THEME!!!?? IT'S THE BEST IN THE ENTIRE SEIRES!!!

[@epiksweatypikmingamer3348]

I’m surprised on how low the rampage theme was

[@mikaelrodriguez7415]

The golden Mane in Monster Hunter rise is the reason why double the amount of people play Monster Hunter World instead of Monster Hunter rise

[@sergiobejaranoolivera1396]

I like narga's vocals but I don't like the instrumentation. A perfect mix for me would be world's narga's theme with rise vocals

[@deanofox1183]

Super late finding this video but I have to say that for me I feel completely opposite from you in the serpents themes ibushis is my favorite theme in the game I love allmothers but that doesn’t mean I don’t like normal narwas it’s just my least favorite of the 3. Great video by the way love people showing their opinions

[@Killys4234]

Every is number one for me. I don't hate it because I Know how long to take

[@LAMBO3601]

Did he just said that Valstrax GU theme is the best in the series? Has this guy never heard Phase 4 Shantien? That is the best theme in gaming period

[@Agnaktor97]

Thanks to you I can only hear "she is a mommy" now and I don't know if I should love or hate you for that.

[@BakeNation_MH]

How about a bit of both :P

[@prestonandtom9337]

Your list is almost like the opposite, I love the vocals in Rajang's and Nargacuga's theme but hate the vocals in Chameleos' theme. I'm pretty sure Chameleos is the only one where I feel like the vocals made the theme much worse. Awesome video though.

[@Masayuki_Nagare]

HOW DARE YOU DISLIKE NARGACUGA'S THEME!!!?? IT'S THE BEST IN THE ENTIRE SEIRES!!!

[@EdenRiot2]

I like that you're committed to your opinions but I do wish you were able to articulate more clearly what it was you did or did not like about each piece. It's obviously your opinion, so you can say "I don't like it because it sucks" and I can not tell you that you are wrong. But I am left wondering WHY you thought it sucked. You brought up the vocals in Nargacuga's theme. What about them though? Too light? Too heavy? Too quiet? Too loud? You compared Rajang's old theme to this theme and played both as if to illustrate that the Iceborne theme is clearly better. But why? More bombast? More energy? Again - it was a lot of fun to hear your ranking but articulating why you hold these particular opinions would have been even more fun.

[@vinny985]

ngl i would have loved to hear some explanations too since i feel like the odd one out for not liking the serpent themes, most players praise them and rank them high but i found the vocals in game annoying asf… way too loud and high pitched, i could barely hear the instrumental over the girls screeching them vowels for so long

[@Spike2276]

Man forgot to rank "Yummy Dango", the objective best song in all of Rise

[@risencrimsonglow]

Recap on MHWI or MHRS

[@qwby]

Meowcenaries theme goes so hard

[@gaetanoraffio2513]

Why the buddy plaza remindes me of the astera theme?

[@DragonKingRaiguy]

Could you rank all gu themes

[@liv_zer]

Kamura and Allmother are the best for me in rise