I screamed at work when this popped up in my notifications. I wasn't really sure if there was merit to requesting this every month but apparently it paid off, and I'm kind of blown away by the analysis. I mean, as a composer I can understand when there's a lot going on while I'm listening to music, but when it comes to analyzing a track I'm basically an amateur, especially when it comes to complex stuff like this, so I'll definitely be rewatching this a lot more to see if I can make some more sense of it (and as always, apply it to my own work!) And also now I can finally request some other stuff lol. Thanks for this and amazing job!
@Redhollow4 жыл бұрын
This was me requesting either Ys or Grant Kirkhope content over and over, lol.
@BSengen4 жыл бұрын
You’re teaching me things that are in the last 3/4 of my music theory textbook, but you make it soo much easier than my teacher does
@PhantomkevX4 жыл бұрын
High school or Uni?
@BSengen4 жыл бұрын
High school, so it isn’t that bad
@PhantomkevX4 жыл бұрын
@@BSengen ahh yeah, I took AP theory and the textbook was decent it was just the teachers didnt know how to teach the class unfortunately. Uni gets much better if you decide to continue your music theory journey!
@BSengen4 жыл бұрын
@PKPHANTOM I was planning on it.
@oldbird46013 жыл бұрын
@@BSengen same what kinda course you thinking of doing I’m really at a loss I’m a classical music nerd but that’s not where the money is. Music production for movie/video games would pay more but I really fucking like classical damn it.
@NintendoCapriSun4 жыл бұрын
Love the way the motif interrupts itself to drop into the 3/4 time signature, that's so clever! I got a lot of weird flashbacks of FF12 music while hearing this too for some reason.
@AccentedCinema4 жыл бұрын
Oh my God! I wanted to hear you talk about this game for so long!! Kohei Tanaka's composition for this game is really out of this world. So much personality and style, yet every piece is so tonally consistent. I fall in love with it the first time I turn on the game on my PS Vita. Thanks for making me fall in love with it all over again!
@justs_3 жыл бұрын
Woah didn’t expect to see you here, love your video essays!
@Redhollow4 жыл бұрын
Man, this game has some amazing music. This brought back so much nostalgia for the game.
@whimsibee44014 жыл бұрын
The piano solo in the middle leading into that colorful section at the end just feels like a warm soft breeze suddenly turning into a gust of wind blowing all around you and its just absolutely gorgeous, I can see how it could easily fit into a game where you are messing with gravity and floating all around. Its so wonderful.
@gamechops4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tune, hadn't heard it before. Great analysis!
@Senneih_cram4 жыл бұрын
It's impressive how everything in gravity rush 1 is top notch, and how gravity rush 2 still managed to be 10x better ...and how underrated these games are
@EefFreef3 жыл бұрын
Is it really? I was so bummed when I found out gr2 wasn't going to be on Vita, but I couldn't justify buying a PS4 just for that one game. Maybe I'll get a used PS4 if the prices drop because of the ps5
@Senneih_cram3 жыл бұрын
@@EefFreef gr2 on vita ? Ofc not ;_;
@Senneih_cram3 жыл бұрын
It just wouldn't fit in the vita
@arribaamoeba70173 жыл бұрын
@@Senneih_cram Yeah it’s wayyy too huge to be on the vita. It sucks but Gravity Rush honestly should’ve been on ps3 when it first came out in the first place. Hey I mean that’s why we have the remaster for ps4! (Oh and no vita hate, I played gravity rush for the first time on the vita and it was still awesome)
@d1nae3 жыл бұрын
i prefered the mechanic of the 1rst game, as the 2nd one just seems very complicated and overwhelming.... i genuinely have no idea on how to upgrade my talents. the story is still good though and the new areas are amazing
@emmbeesea4 жыл бұрын
The whole development of the melody over time is so gradual that it almost draws you in to pay attention to _how_ it changes rather than _when_ it changes. Fantastic piece of music!
@Alystairre4 жыл бұрын
Melee videos and now I see you on music theory videos :0
@yellmo48523 жыл бұрын
When he said "underated piece from an underated game." I felt that
@beat-man51674 жыл бұрын
The Auldnoir theme is a really comfy song. I remember first playing the demo at a kiosk, looking up the soundtrack and art and really wanting the game.
@amoschristophers45674 жыл бұрын
Beat-Man sameness
@DuhMasto4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your playfulness in describing music. It's a compelling listen, and it makes a semi-complex topic approachable even for those (like myself) who aren't educated in musical theory.
@jaunecoltrane55724 жыл бұрын
This is for me one of the finest video games ost ever made. I loved the impressionists colors that suggests the hugeness of the city. There were some bits that stylistically reminded me of the style of Masashi Hamauzu. By the way, you should do a video for the FF13 sountrack, it'd be great!
@jb1980ist4 жыл бұрын
Second FFXIII!
@NicD4 жыл бұрын
7:44 I can't sightread but I make an exception for the Mario theme!
@ProwersEdits4 жыл бұрын
13:20 that cadence to me also sounds like a pretty heroic movement, as if it serves to reference the main character Kat as the hero of her story.
@ItsKoseph4 жыл бұрын
This has become one of my favourite games of all time recently. thank you for covering it
@Eyeclops_4 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this one. I can't believe how good this entire series is, and the game is still one of my favorites to run around in. The music is gorgeous and I can't emphasize how many hours I have spent humming this tune! I'm so impressed by how good your analysis is too! This game was what convinced me to get a PS Vita, and while the console may have been... well... you know, this rather short game alone made the investment worth it. Thanks so much for this analysis!
@EefFreef3 жыл бұрын
I was just in the middle of your series of videos on Hollow Knight and I was so happy to see this video! Hollow Knight and Gravity Rush are two of my favorite games in large part due to their soundtracks, and you have done a great job analysing and explaining some of my favorite tracks. Great stuff man
@EdoloChannel2 жыл бұрын
Not even two minutes into the video and I'm already shedding tears. No game has made me feel like a kid again like the first Gravity Rush, and Auldnoir's theme is a big part of this feeling.
@SticktheFigure4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah hell yeah hell yeah, I love Gravity Rush. So happy to see you talking about one of the best elements of said game.
@thegustbag4 жыл бұрын
This is the first time Gravity Rush has been brought to my attention for ideas in its soundtrack and I gotta say, it might be the most compelled I've ever felt to check it out for myself
@Imicus4 жыл бұрын
Dude, I have been waiting for this since I discovered your channel years ago. I knew you'd deliver a great one!
@andreibaradayenka20163 жыл бұрын
Duuude this is one of those pieces where every note choice is perfect. There's not a measure that lacks emotion and momentum. Bravo Mr. Tanaka, you've created a masterpiece!
@elecboy51264 жыл бұрын
The increase in written analogies as you talk is a welcome addition!
@christophermarsh15804 жыл бұрын
10:33 it kinda feels like "parkour jumps" (maybe ballet?), with that hang time in the air before a brief landing only to step into the next jump/flip. Instead of floating back like the clarinet motif, it lands a bit harder.
4 жыл бұрын
Kohei Tanaka is amazing. My first introduction to his music was through the End of Eternity / Resonance of Fate soundtrack. He can compose from classical to hard rock and everything in-between, and it always sounds cohesive, compelling and robust. Gravity Rush / Daze soundtrack is just another display of his marvellous work, I love it. Thank you for making this video!
@jescareno19904 жыл бұрын
The quality of your content continues to reach new highs.
@scrustle4 жыл бұрын
Finally this soundtrack gets some attention!! It definitely deserves it. These games have some of the best music in the entire medium, and don't get anywhere near enough love for it.
@JaviR1014 жыл бұрын
Love this underrated game. Gravity Rush 1&2 is filled with so much charm and happy to see you talk about it
@youraverageperson62113 жыл бұрын
This is a amazing channel! You make music more interesting by using everyone's favorite games, and you make it super easy to understand even for someone with little music theory! I will definitely be watching your future videos
@MooseEatsBears4 жыл бұрын
I'd heard of this game but I didn't know the music was so beautiful!
@CrazyAznKT4 жыл бұрын
They go on sale every now and then, you should check them out; they’re such lovely experiences!
@RobToria4 жыл бұрын
Tanaka is a living legend in japan , this game is him at his best legit. I 100% recommended buying the game and the soundtrack.
@pitchblack54224 жыл бұрын
BRO PLEASE play this game, i beg of you, people sleep on this game SOOO much and i oath 1 and 2 are so wholesome and heartwrenching
@happycamperds99174 жыл бұрын
I like how the previous three comments are progressively getting more assertive in their game recommendation.
@RurouniZel4 жыл бұрын
In the videogame world Kohei Tanaka (aka God) is best known for his work on the Sakura Wars series going all the way back to the Sega Saturn days and all the way to the most recent PS4 game. His music is godlike.
@dudeguy18943 жыл бұрын
I see video game music theory, I click. I see Gravity Rush, I click. I see Gravity Rush music theory, I CLICK LIKE I'VE NEVER CLICKED BEFORE!
@saniakshay124 жыл бұрын
This game is just lovely and the Auldnoir music feels perfect for Gravity Rush the game calm yet chaotic. Aggressive but chill too.
@wavelength3856 Жыл бұрын
Superb and thoughtful analysis of this piece!! I really love how you focus on the interplay between the instruments.
@vossel_games4 жыл бұрын
Hey man I'm a huge fan of your videos! I always love and appreciate how much thought is put into each and every one, but I feel like you should kinda structure the video in a more visual way with audio breaks (maybe like title sequences for each section of the video). I noticed that I have to rewind the video multiple times in order to understand some of the points you make. Which might be because you bring up one point after another with no break in between them, and no break means less time to process all that new information. Idk, I might just be slow at retaining so much info at once, so please don't take this as "you should do your videos like this, and not like this." I'm just giving you a heads up on my experience with your videos, and I feel like a few other people feel the same way. Keep up the great work regardless!!
@calebolds96094 жыл бұрын
The Gravity Rush series is one of my alltime favorites
@unicron0043 жыл бұрын
you've done it again. August of last year you published an ace combat music theory video and you have published another video that involves more of my favorite things. thank you for bringing recognition to somewhat forgotten franchises & IPs and staying out of the Gimmicky/Popular stuff when you make your Music Theory Videos. Thank you again for adding more to Gravity Rush and putting a spotlight on this franchise on your channel.
@birubu4 жыл бұрын
I love how your intro is just 3 chords and a bass melody on a synthesizer and yet it has become so iconic
@flipboitj4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to see Gravity Rush getting some recognition. Both games are so underrated.
@teapotofdoom4 жыл бұрын
Man I love your work and analysis, just fantastic stuff, every time!
@lewa39102 жыл бұрын
Over a year since this was uploaded and only NOW does the youtube algorithm show it! Dam! Love Gravity Rush, Love it's music, & Love Kat, my Gravity Queen!
@miiks...5...3...9...4 жыл бұрын
The Electricite boss theme casually referencing half of the OST while still being unique makes it easily one of the most insane video game tracks ever
@maryamj70184 жыл бұрын
this is my absolute most favourite game. I love video games but I've always been hilariously bad at them. I have slow reflexes and it takes too long for my eyes to accept a change in the visuals for me to realize an enemy was approaching me. this game manages to be so accessible, while still maintaining a challenge for me, but it's more a challenge of figuring out which shifting style to use or monitoring my gravity gauge than it is training my fine motor skills. the music is really the best thing about it though: undistracting but not generic, and makes it really hard tostop playing the game without pulling out your headphones and googling the soundtrack. it's really fitting for the game mechanics:simple would super recommend both games to anyone who likes a good blend of fun and mystery! also, this video is super cool, im obsessed with your editing style will definitely be subbing
@baconknightproductions82974 жыл бұрын
I've always wondered how Chuck Salmone made the Hylics 2 tracks chord progressions sound so satisfying
@erka46464 жыл бұрын
Wow, that short shift to Gm in the main theme slays me right to the heart. Perfectly placed, for the perfect effect. ...Wow xD
@rapture_bishop4 жыл бұрын
Now that I'm in high school marching band, watching these already great videos are more interesting
@Viviantoga4 жыл бұрын
Ah, so requesting for something every month is how it works, huh? OK time to give it a go: I was wondering if you have any experience with the Ar Tonelico series. I've recently been exploring the soundtracks thanks to a recommendation, and I gotta say the vocal tracks are incredible. There's a very dense richness to the choral harmonies that invokes a heck of an otherworldly atmosphere, that from what I've been told about the games is very fitting for the setting. I guess it doesn't hurt that the games involve singers invoking ancient melodies to save the world from catastrophe, so the music really has to be on point to convey the magnitude (which judging from my experience with solely the music, certainly must). Hopefully this comment at the least can be reason enough for you to give the songs from the series a listen, whether or not a vid ever focuses on it. I can try coming up with specific songs to explore more thoroughly in the future (one of the problems with dedicating your listening time while working at a company where the mp3 player needs to stay hidden, heh: I barely know any names).
@Adrie_Atmosphere4 жыл бұрын
I literally don't know a single thing about music but I keep watching your videos for some reason
@nh844411 ай бұрын
Awesome analysis. I remember getting this game on the vita and loving the fluffy, bouncy soundtrack as I flew around the towns. Most of this eludes me, but I love trying to learn more about music. Reading music is like trying to do math in front of a room full of people. So…. Lol. I focus on other things now lol.
@ProwersEdits4 жыл бұрын
Oh my god yessssssssss Thank you for covering the music of Gravity Rush
@WillowEpp4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I feel like Tanaka's always shined the brightest when he has an orchestra. One Piece may be the most _popular_ thing he's worked on but Gunbuster (back in 1988!) and Gravity Rush are probably my favourites among his (honestly pretty extensive) body of work.
@juanfloristan Жыл бұрын
Do you think it's a coincidence that the ascending/descending motiv from Auldnoir is virtually identical to Monteverdi's opening fanfare to his opera Orfeo ed Euridice? Maybe it' supposed to evoque this kind of ancient mythical atmosphere so suitable for the game? Great analysis ans thank you for everythinf you do!! ❤
@block360794 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video on one of my favorite games series introduced in the last decade, your analysis was amazing and took notice of things I didn’t, I’ll be looking forward to a gravity rush 2 theme one day.
@irl_lizard78803 жыл бұрын
Gravity Rush and its sequel have such amazing soundtracks 😭
@TheManPF4 жыл бұрын
It would be neat to hear you talk about something other than melody and harmony, a lot of other important aspects of a soundtrack to delve into that are unexplored here, instrumentation, arrangement, mixing, etc. and they are at the most very briefly mentioned
@bm12594 жыл бұрын
Great work as always! Do you ever plan on writing and releasing your own arrangements of videogame music or releasing your own stuff at all?
@ethanunkefer76824 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he doesn't take requests but god I'd love to hear him talk about the music of Risk of Rain/RoR2.
@TheNoMoreGamer4 жыл бұрын
More please! The Gravity Rush franchise is the best thing to come out on PlayStation in a long time.
@davewhetten76174 жыл бұрын
This is probably your best video since the one you did on Civ VI. With some of your videos, while the analysis is top-notch, I don't really feel that it helps me further understand the piece once I go and listen to it after the video (thinking Gusty Garden Galaxy, in particular - great piece, but not difficult to understand). I understand quite a bit of music theory, and I'm really impressed with what you did here - top-notch analysis (as usual), enhanced my listen to the full piece after the fact, and I even learned something new! Thanks so much, and keep on making videos! On a different note, I'm hoping that someday you'll try to pull of an analysis of Disasterpeace's Panacea from Hyper Light Drifter - probably one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Also, Dandara's Relentless Choir track by Thommaz Kauffmann, while perhaps not very difficult in harmonic structure, does have an absolutely transcendent piano line. I did a transcription of it a while ago, and I'd be happy to lend it to you and find out what your thoughts are!
@s.lajoie99614 жыл бұрын
At this point I'm going to have to make a playlist of all the amazing music you have introduced to me! Another amazing video as always!
@roxorsoxor4 жыл бұрын
2:10 audio chirp
@jonanabuke70004 жыл бұрын
that settles it then. i'm hooked on orchestral pieces now.
@theoneonyoutube49254 жыл бұрын
This piece reminds me of a symphony I played with my old youth orchestra several years back. It’s Sibelius’ second, and I think you’d really like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXKyl2dseL2Ul9k
@jonanabuke70004 жыл бұрын
@@theoneonyoutube4925 cool. i'll give it a listen then.
@cupofgreentea4 жыл бұрын
I'm currently playing gravity rush 2 and I am so happy that somebody actually talks about it!
@nicholaswise58184 жыл бұрын
13:46 even if unintentional that was a great "speak low" quote
@MrKashifdon3 жыл бұрын
Gravity Rush and Gravity Rush 2 soundtracks are perfection!
@TiagarMusic3 жыл бұрын
He: play the first note of the whole thing My Brain: Thats Sound very Familiar, you will think about it for 5 hours now, k?
@kavenxiong55213 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've heard of Gravity Rush and oh my god the B roll footage of the game looks so fucking fun
@kroebird924 жыл бұрын
A very pleasant surprise on my lunch break, awesome breakdown of a beautiful piece
@thishouseofglass4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always man
@midflight_art4 жыл бұрын
👏 people 👏 need 👏 to experience 👏👏 the Gravity Rush series 👏👏
@rezonance49373 жыл бұрын
Gravity rush content!! this game left me with so much post game depression but the soundtrack was sooo good
@PiercingSight4 жыл бұрын
After the Gm is introduced, the D no longer sounds like the tonic chord at all to me. It always sounds like the dominant, even when written as the tonic. Every resolution to D feels like it want to go to Gm. Gm is the tonic chord in my head even though it rarely resolves to it, the A major modulation being just a step up from the Gm tonic. To me it gives the music a very disconnected and floaty feeling, as if it's begging to be set down, but only gets to barely brush the floor every once in a while. The major over minor layering also feels hopeful in spite of the constant temptation or threat to settle into a more sad and desperate feeling in the minor tonic.
@Ranzha_4 жыл бұрын
At 6:50, peep the three falling notes at the beginning of the second string response being repeated one bar later :)
@ndescruzur43784 жыл бұрын
Finally another video, you're a very good youtuber, 8-bit music theory
@arcadmix3 жыл бұрын
Ah this track is one my favourites! Great content as always.
@Squirrel3544 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of this game or song but am I glad I saw this video. This song is absolutely amazing and the game looks so interesting and polished. I'm definitely buying the game and listening to more of this composer.
@nintendokirby644 жыл бұрын
YES! FINALLY! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! DUDE, DISCOVERY OF GRAVITY IMMEDIATELY SET THE MOOD
@smugsenko4 жыл бұрын
That song does crazy things in obvious ways.
@japanimated96834 жыл бұрын
Holy fawk , this music is awesome thanks for pointing out this master piece! I don't understand half of what your saying but yeah I get why it sounds good.
@d1nae3 жыл бұрын
man i miss this game
@utatoners4 жыл бұрын
gravity rush is probably my favorite series ever, this made me SO happy!!!
@dosgos4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Really speaks to me and I learned a lot here.
@jvg74984 жыл бұрын
Oh hey KZbin recommended me a new video on Gravity Rush. WAIT A NEW VIDEO ON GRAVITY RUSH?! AND IT'S ABOUT THE MUSIC?!
@tapetedepadaria4 жыл бұрын
Underrated soundtrack of an underrated game indeed
@teokure54274 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this forever! My favorite OST!
@Mr555lman3 жыл бұрын
You should definitely analyze pleasure quarter from the same game. It's featured in plejaune and was added onto in the second game that really blew me away. Just saw this channel and subscribed anyways👍👍
@harryrobinson61954 жыл бұрын
jesus christ what a gorgeous piece of music
@dankl3ss1944 жыл бұрын
I was waiting 4ever for a new video. And totally worth the wait :3
@nitephysh4 жыл бұрын
Great video and great music!
@kineyatore97984 жыл бұрын
I never expected an 8-bit music theory on my favourite game series but hey I can say one thing, I have never clicked on a video so fast before.
@PhantomKING1134 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! (…) Next up tloz ss? Pls. This ost remembered me of it in some parts. Also, why didn't I know about this ost before? I have faith that some patreon will ask for it some day...
@shirosasaki95964 жыл бұрын
Might I request The Last Story's music? You probably haven't heard of this game, and absolutely no one talks about it, nor it's amazing soundtrack. I'd love to hear you dissect some of the music, whether it's the main theme or a boss theme or whatever. Great video on this, though! It's so interesting to learn about music theory!
@YishTheFish4 жыл бұрын
Oh my god a video about Gravity Rush I'm so happy thank you for making this!!!
@Plasmariel4 жыл бұрын
As I am writing video game music, this helps a lot!
@TheForeignGamer4 жыл бұрын
Hey 8Bit, I was curious about something. I'd really love to get into composing but I don't really know where to start or what I'd need. Do you have any suggestions for a music theory nerd that's totally a compositional noob?
@domoparty4 жыл бұрын
i would kill for a music theory and composition course by you
@DavidSaulesco4 жыл бұрын
Alundra, the first one. Lovely game and amazing, in every sense, music by the one and only Kohei Tanaka.
@i_cam4 жыл бұрын
Dang I kinda want to get this game now, just listened to this song for an hour