Bayonetta - Fly Me To The Moon | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@misterbin00]

The insane thing is, this is actually a combat BGM. Bayonetta, the main protagonist, mows down through a horde of weak enemies in the prologue battle with this playing, and it also plays during the final phase against the final boss. It kinda work as Bayonetta's theme, showcasing how glamorous she is while kicking ass. On a side note, Fly Me to the Moon is famous in the west for being sung by Frank Sinatra, while in Japan it became prominently famous for being the end credits theme song for the anime 'Neon Genesis Evangelion', sung by an English singer Claire Littley.

[@misterbin00]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6nMYaaLpbGJiMU This is the Claire Littley version. Most Japanese are accustomed to this version so they'd just assume that this is originally sung by a female vocal.

[@misterbin00]

Whoa, my internet search just revealed that Frank Sinatra was NOT the original version, and it was a cover as well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5TanXqgebOeodk It was originally sung by Kaye Ballard, and the original title was 'In Other Words' So it was originally sung by a female vocal after all.

[@GlairGullwing]

It actually plays many times during the various chapters. I am playing Bayo 1 for the first time, so I would know.

[@timemonkey]

@@GlairGullwing Yeah, it's basically the "Bayonetta's doing something big and awesome" music for the first game.

[@misterbin00]

@@GlairGullwing Oh I forgot about that. Thanks for the reminder.

[@jrreplays77]

Each game takes a classic song and does their own cover of it Bayonetta: Fly me to the moon Bayonetta 2: Moon River Bayonetta 3: Moonlight Serenade All of them are battle themes. Perfect tracks to listen to when you’re about to punch a God in the face

[@alejandrotti10]

I like to imagine Bayo looked up for Frank Sinatra's playlist, picked up each song where she saw "moon" on its name, and remixed it just to kick ass.

[@jaguar4120]

Love Bayonetta! I'm currently playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch. Its a must have game. 💜

[@VaporeonEnjoyer1]

Moon River stands above the other 2 imo.

[@symphomaniac]

@@VaporeonEnjoyer1 too bad Moon River only played twice. Way less than the other two which were basically secondary battle themes

[@calebgoodman3028]

Each game (except for the slot machine game and the movie) has a song sung by Frank Sinatra with the word Moon in it featured. So far we have Fly Me To The Moon, Moon River, and Moonlight Serenade. Definitely recommend them if you haven’t seen them yet. Fits the character too do to her sensual nature and moon symbolism being tied to the Umbra Witches.

[@thalesn]

These over-the-top action games... They are not necessarily about killing enemies in the most efficient way possible. They work kind of like a dance where the enemies are your partners. You want to eliminate your enemies, but above everything else you want to look cool and keep the pace way up. So it's not that out of place to call Bayonetta a rhythm game.

[@thalesn]

It's no coincidence that, just before you take control of Bayonetta for the first time, she says "As long as there's music, I'll keep on dancing"

[@jaguar4120]

Love Bayonetta! I'm currently playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch. Its a must have game. 💜

[@El_Omar2203]

0:47 Funny you say that, in Bayonetta 2, the first time you hear "Tomorrow is Mine" is during a scene that happenes around Christmas.

[@oneish7454]

Did you know that the one by Frank Sinatra is actually one of the many, many covers of Fly Me to the Moon? It was originally written by Bart Howard and first recorded by Kaye Ballard in 1954. He usually gets credited with the song because his cover is the most popular one. Edit:Looks like someone beat me to it in the chat! I didn't catch this live, so I missed it.

[@Teybort]

Mysterious Destiny (main battle theme) is also fenomenal! Plus there is also Baal Zebul on the most recent game... you have to see her performance.

[@JoeBo24]

Oh absolutely! Baal Zebul's performance is "Fertile Rondo" its amazing

[@rhettmitchell]

Omgggg the Baal Zebul battle 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@tovi3280]

she's also basically in 2

[@Teybort]

@@tovi3280 She was, but only for some climax and torture attacks.

[@Razealuxe]

Bayonetta in Lore has a connection with the Moon so they use a lot of songs that talk about the moon for her theme in each game. Her theme in Bayonetta 2 is Moon River and I believe her theme is also Moon themed but I don't quite remember what it's called. Also since I brought it up I suggest checking out Moon River from Bayonetta 2.

[@TankyCrobat]

Just going back through my most favorite songs on you've listened too on your youtube just to jam out. But some of my favorite covers for songs are ones that just completely act like they own it and the song was theirs. Had you never heard this song before, it wouldn't really seem or feel out of place for the game, because it fits so well with the rest of the game's soundtrack. Covers that completely change the mood of a song just get the waterworks going because how amazing it is to see such a change. Like I Prevail's cover of T-Swift's Blank Space, making the more darker subtexts be much more upfront and direct. Covers can be so creative, and I Friggin' love em.

[@Witchtimez]

YEEEESSSSS BRING ON THE BAYO MUSIC! This is sung by Helena Noguerra who also did 'Scent of Love' for the Bayonetta Pachinko Slot game that isn't seen outside of Japan--her vocals are just so charming and I definitely wish she had been kept on for the sequels. My love for Bayonetta is always enhanced by the love songs remixed for an elegant assbeating

[@ximakun]

I love Bayo’s music so much. You know when Fly me to the moon starts it’s time to PUNCH FACES 💙 Al Fine (mysterious destiny) from the more recent game has quickly become my favorite from the series, a mix of tango and 90s anime music like Sailor Moon it’s so good 😭 Definitely recommend!

[@xmo552]

It's nice to see you smiling more often in the newer vids. On your path. 😊👌

[@BlakeLyle]

Heck yes~ You should definitely also check out Bayonetta 2's version of Moon River!

[@prometheanrebel3838]

Bayonetta: "As long as there's music, I'll keep on dancing~!"

[@Shirakawa2007]

Absolutely thanks for your reactions! Videogame music has been there in my life since the first time I played "Contra" in the Nes when I was a child, so... Don't know if already been suggested but you should check a little theme ("The Beginning" ft. Penelopa Willmann-Szynalik) from a game called "Kholat". So haunting...

[@KitsyX]

I think Platinum was founded by a bunch of guys who were previously part of Clover Studio, who were part of capcom. They made games like Viewtiful Joe, Okami and Godhand... But before that, some of the leaders of Platinum worked on other games, like the Resident Evil Games and Devil May Cry... Bayonetta has strong similarities to the Devil May Cry games... I think there are references to the first DMC in it... The guy in charge of Bayonetta was heavily involved in that first DMC game... That said, it plays more like later instalments... I'd say the overall style is most like DMC3, with the over the top, silly, yet badass action... Bayonetta is like a version of Dante... But where Dante is extra male, she is extra feminine... While Dante is the rock n roll demon warrior, Bayo is more of a funky/jazzy, femme fatale, witch, dancer... Hopefully that makes sense lol.

[@windsgrace688]

Interestingly enough, there certainly is DNA from all those games in Bayonetta. The overall action and scoring system is similar to Devil May Cry. Bayonetta's signature time slowdown can be seen in Viewtiful Joe. The button mashing in the executions and certain special moves are probably influenced by God Hand. And Bayonetta's panther/cat form has design elements from Amaterasu in Okami, notably the front shoulders and the trail of flowers when she runs. There's also references to Assassin's Creed, Sonic, and Resident Evil 4 in Bayonetta 1. So, they definitely aren't afraid of taking inspiration from basically anywhere they want.

[@jaguar4120]

Love Bayonetta! I'm currently playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch. Its a must have game. 💜

[@dniwetamp]

I really recommend checking Riders of the Light from this game, it's another one of the classics, that melody goes all over the place (in a good way)

[@crimsonbok]

Bayonetta is part of a genre of very hard games but if you're good enough at the game, you can look really cool and stylish while playing it.

[@theLikou1]

Hack'n'slash or character action game. It's a spiritual successor of the Devil May Cry series.

[@ceethesec]

dodge offset makes you look badass omg

[@JoeBo24]

Nice reaction! I always get excited when I see you reacting to music I know! Also, you should check out Moon River from Bayonetta 2! Another cover of a Sinatra song!

[@Nexdex]

Frank Sinatra's version of Moon River is also a cover, same as Fly Me to the Moon

[@LSomnusC92]

If im not mistake, Rosa (Bayonetta/Cereza mother) sing this song as a lullaby for her Child (Cereza/Bayo) That scene in the game is soo sad.

[@NightwalkersReprisal]

The big thing about Bayonetta's combat music is that since these were some of the same people that worked on the Devil May Cry games, they wanted to make an action packed soundtrack that didn't include what was considered typical of the genre, drums and electric guitar for a heavy rock/metal theme. So instead they went with an upbeat jazz/pop style for Bayonetta to match her flamboyant and stylish fighting style. This rendition of Fly Me To The Moon plays in the beginning of Bayonetta 1 as Bayonetta herself is flying through the air, shooting angels with four guns, pistol whipping them, throwing them into each other, and otherwise kicking all sorts of divine ass, before landing and strutting across the top of some tombstones saying "As long as there's music I'll keep on dancing!" This song is what helped propel the game into its iconic status, along with the personality and style of Bayonetta

[@bigthecat100]

Bayonetta 1 was published solely by Sega (before Nintendo took on the IP) and as such, features numerous references to classic Sega games, including fantastic remixes in the same jazz/dance style as this (or "Infinite Climax Mixes" as the game calls them) from Outrun, Space Harrier and After Burner! :)

[@LadyTsunade777]

I can't express how much I'd love to see you react to more Bayonetta music. It is literally my favorite game series of all time, and the music in all the games is so amazing. Some other Bayonetta suggestions: Bayonetta 1: Mysterious Destiny, Riders of the Light, One of a Kind, Battle for the Umbra Throne, The Heavies, You May Call Me Father, The Greatest Jubilee, Time for the Climax!, Let's Dance Boys Bayonetta 2: Moon River - ∞ Climax Mix, Tomorrow is Mine, The Lumen Sage, Friendship, The Great War - Land Battle, Aesir, Let's Dance Boys - 2nd Climax Version; and there are several tracks that were "upgraded" from 1: One of a Kind, The Heavies, Time for the Climax! and seeing as I am still playing through Bayonetta 3, I'm not going to go looking for the OST track names at the moment, but I will try to remember to come back and either update this post or, if you do more Bayonetta videos, post comments on those, with Bayo3 OST recommendations.

[@jaguar4120]

Love Bayonetta! I'm currently playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch. Its a must have game. 💜

[@jaguar4120]

The music in Bayonetta 3 is amazing as well.

[@shadowforge25]

Inb4 the Frank Sinatra copyright claim.

[@Cofcos]

I've never seen a playthrough of this game get claimed. So either it's different enough, whoever owns the original knows and makes an exception or doesn't bother claiming the original either.

[@shadowforge25]

@@Cofcos it was sarcasm, the cover owner would be the one to strike the claim anyways, not whoever own rights to the original.

[@vliettiii]

u NEED to see in-game visuals with this one

[@karstmage]

Funny enough, the song wasn't even by Frank Sinatra originally; the song's name used to be "In Other Words" and it's from 1954.

[@jeffery4236]

In the making of bayonetta 1, the creator hideki kamiya said himself he wanted the battle them to "be a mix of spanish and jazz music" but energetic. so there really is no genre for this song because its a mix of two things that are completely opposite from eachother

[@YC-nc2td]

YOu should react on Bayonetta 3 Viola's battle theme 😍..cant get it out of my head !.

[@rumasai]

Lol, this is actually the intro to the game, and it's absolutely ridiculous. I love Bayonetta. I've seen people say it already, but it's an over-the-top as hell character action game ala DMC. I highly recommend it.

[@mrleelongi]

Music gotta go fast. Bayonetta be beating the ever living hell out off angles, demons, and now man made bioweapons, all while being so glamorous! Someone get this man to react to the Won-stoppable Wonderful 101.

[@kusanarakeoto325]

this game and dmc are 2 of the best series I can't wait for you to play

[@Wingedlight-nn4hl]

They changed the song around to fit the tone of Bayonetta by making it sound more fast paced, bouncy, and even a little seductive which works great for a character and game series like Bayonetta. Plus the original version by Frank has an air of class to it which also fits with the character of Bayonetta cuz even though she is a little bold and crass at a lot of times she is still a very classy and dignified lady and she knows it so this and the other Moon songs from the other games are a great fit for her. Also the original versions of the songs can be heard in the end credits of their respective games.

[@blackglurakx2409]

Imagine this: A 7 foot tall amazon woman with skintight black clothes (yes it’s something more but let’s just leave it at that for him to understand😂), red guns in each hand and on both heels (that she can fire yes, don’t ask why, it’s just that way). This women then proceeds to punch and shoot the shit out of any and all Angels she comes across and kill them in… let’s call it creative ways all the while this song playing in the background while this is happening… yeah (it’s also just the regular battle theme against grunt Angles) . Oh yeah and she is also a Witch contracted with Demons, but even though she fights Angles and uses Demons herself she isn’t a bad guy, far from it. In Bayo 3 she is the last defense of humanity against divine threads, although humanity itself doesn’t know that.

[@elijahdarden1275]

He is not prepared for Bayonetta 3 music I’m excited for his reaction

[@tacoluvr1568]

Omg, I love the Bayonetta version of Fly Me To The Moon!

[@catcat8925]

You should definitely react to moon river as well

[@jickboi308]

This one isn’t based off franks version, it’s based off Brenda lee’s version

[@nepsit219]

Highly recommend Bayonetta video games! The music is incredible even beyond the major cover themes. The idea in the music writing is “what music would this character enjoy” and in my opinion it all hits. Bayonetta is a very unique character and the music stands out as much as she does.

[@Adam-xq1ny]

Gotta listen to Bayonetta 3 songs imo they kicked it up a notch with a bunch of great songs

[@edwinsapon5899]

Now that we know the new theme of bayonetta 3 you really gotta hear moonlight serenade

[@jaguar4120]

Love Bayonetta! I'm currently playing Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch. Its a must have game. 💜

[@Niitroxyde]

I'd definitely recommend checking out the rest of the soundtrack, it's such a masterpiece, especially the bosses tracks. It's a great mix of choirs and angelic musics. You May Call Me Father The Greatest Jubilee Sapientia - In the Choice Between Good and Evil Are all well worth a listen.

[@Kleigen]

Try other tracks of this game, like One of a Kind, AfterBurner, Blood and Darkness and Ithavol Building - Lower Floors. This game has a good soundtrack to enjoy :)

[@GL_099]

There is a much more faithful cover that plays during the ending credits for the game. Unfortunately, last I checked it's nearly impossible to find on youtube, at least without the credits visuals accompanying it. Maybe there's some copyright issues with that one?

[@gabriele433]

the Frank Sinatra version is also a cover, his version is just the one we know the most today

[@menosay1912]

It is a 3d hack and slash game full of high speed combos and juggling with a timed dodge mechanic. Very much a Nier style of game

[@menosay1912]

Ugh, can’t edit on mobile. It is a very fun and relatively light hearted game, there is some serious themes, but it is mainly about a confident strong sexual woman kicking ass and quiping, where the main focus is over the top torture attacks and cheesecake.

[@theLikou1]

Nier is the strangest comparison to make since the series is older than that and it's more akin to Devil May Cry (some of the same original creators). So DMC is a better comparison and Nier eventually got some of the Bayonetta mechanics since Platinum also made Automata for Square-Enix.

[@menosay1912]

@@theLikou1 I know Jesse has played Nier, I don't know if he has played DMC. A better example is always one the person you are talking to has context of.

[@tripodman322]

Jess man PLEASE look into "ULTRAKILL OST" I promise you you will not regret it. ONE SINGLE GUY MADE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE MASTERPIECES

[@trustyourforce4041]

This takes me back to finishing off Jubileus at the end of the first game.

[@JohnDCrafton]

Vince Guaraldi had an amazing version of this song that he recorded for A Boy Named Charlie Brown. You should listen to it in your free time.

[@JohnDCrafton]

Forgot to mention. If you're not aware, Vince Guaraldi was a jazz pianist.

[@TankyCrobat]

"Why does this work?!" Literally what my brain said when I first played this game. I was like "Excuse me.... Why are the Blaspheming my boy?" And then 30 seconds later I was jamming. I took back everything I said.

[@TheHalloweenSpirit]

You need to react to "Fertile Rondo" song from Bayonetta 3! EPIC 💜💖💜

[@Antis14CZ]

Jesse: "Why is this song in the game?" Me: "Well, as a battle theme, obviously. Duh." This is not a joke, by the way.

[@Roston11]

This and Tomorrow is Mine are so good

[@horaciolerda]

Check "Moon River" from Bayo 2

[@abbyleemillpurr6883]

Moon river next!!❤️

[@saitoXamaterasu]

BATTLE THEME LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@azenar1894]

Now you gotta listen to every evangelion version of this song lmao

[@dacap279]

HELL YESS

[@Vohaul86]

A platinum request? I see what you did there... =P

[@deaddiamond23]

U shoul react to the beginning of bayonetta 1, its wild

[@aerdyn3635]

Wait is it just me or is the song sung differently despite using the same lyrics after the first loop?

[@strawberymaniac7053]

You should listen to fly me to the moon from evangelion it’s really good one :)

[@fireheart4560]

PLEASE DO MOON RIVER AND MOONLIGHT SERENADE 🥺🥺

[@BattleCattleSA]

how is frank sinatra copyrighting anybody isnt he like 1300 years old

[@fissilewhistle]

If he were still alive, he’d be 106 right now.

[@thenonexistinghero]

This one's pretty nice, but I think Bayonetta 2 does the best job with its song. This one sounds a bit rough, but the 2nd game's theme sounds a lot more polished.

[@MimDe]

I have a react suggestion: Yakuza 6 The Song Of Life - Destiny

[@Spenerico]

Why is the comment section always immediately trivia

[@houragents5490]

I hope a Patreon requests Viola's theme Gh()st, that's the lit new song from the newest game.

[@bas7467]

finally! Took you long enough

[@bastiantapia8989]

Bayonetta it's like the Kratos but for gay people fr (me included)

[@obungagaming6312]

isn't she straight though?

[@cristianpadilla6178]

TRUE!! (me as well)

[@Cofcos]

Bayonetta is for herself.

[@bastiantapia8989]

@@obungagaming6312 yeah but it wouldn't be the first straight person to be an icon for queer people, she slay.

[@bastiantapia8989]

@@cristianpadilla6178 🤝😳