Black Mesa: Xen Official Soundtrack by Joel Nielsen (Chronological Order) [4K Visuals]

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When I first played the Xen chapters of Black Mesa, I was completely blown away. Everything came together so perfectly, and the music was a large part of that. For this video, I simply rearranged a few of the tracks so that the entire OST plays in the order that it appears in-game (except for the last 3 songs, which do not actually play in Xen), and I also recorded some footage of the border world to go along with it. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Transcendent
1:35 - Entangled
3:21 - Convergence
5:19 - Alien
8:23 - Lair
12:15 - The Hunting
15:06 - Internal Conflict
17:57 - Mind Games
19:10 - Shadows of Death
21:45 - Interloper
23:30 - Harbinger
25:59 - Critical Mass
28:06 - Ascension (in-game extended version)
36:04 - Respite
37:41 - Nihilist
42:36 - Limitless Potential
44:52 - Border Worlds
46:34 - Catalyst
49:07 - Event Horizon
50:34 - Resonance

[@CrispyMuffin2]

if Valve is still gonna be working on a new Half Life game, i honestly would love to see Joel take a part in the music design

[@thatxzasw2156]

oh heck yes

[@lyokianhitchhiker]

I noticed all the songs for this part somehow play into their sections acoustically. The opening static in "Interloper" is fitting for a song that plays just as Gordon loses radio contact with his friends.

[@thewoodpeckers655]

I can’t see half life the same way after Black Mesa, and I hope that Joel goes down in history as a lesson for how to make music that simultaneously respects its own game, it’s inspirations, and how to surpass them.

[@ThieflyChap]

In a similar vein, I hope that if Crowbar Collective decide to try their hand at Half-Life 2, they hire this man again.

[@Ddragon173]

And let us go back to Xen!

[@PerfectAlibi1]

The first time I came to this Xen, I was in absolute awe as I emerged from the cave.

[@aaronogden9900]

When the music at 00:00 kicks in on Zen sends shivers down your spine. Great game and a stunning soundtrack.

[@chaosmiles07]

Transcendent -> Shadows of Death -> Critical Mass -> Ascension The legend of The Freeman

[@thecaketubby5764]

Internal Conflict: Am I a joke to you?

[@Hubbada]

What a great work of art, outstanding work Black Mesa team!

[@alexie40stencsi5]

Most impressive scene and song of entire episodes 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@henryb.7723]

Black Mesa has tons of memorable moments. But when 5:19 started playing, that was the moment I realized I was in for the best video game play-through of my entire life.

[@danybackstone]

come on... superlative for this game is just overkill. it's a good game, but has many drawsback

[@henryb.7723]

@@danybackstone Nah, I mean "best" literally. No game is perfect of course, but this one is the best overall. Gameplay, immersion, music, world-building, story-telling, beautiful graphics - I can't think of anything more well rounded.

[@vm2576]

beatiful

[@vm2576]

im using it for my video wallpaper

[@ezequielbuzio3339]

Esto es absolutamente hermoso, gracias por subirlo ♡

[@Adolfitotherevenant2003]

Majestically Beautiful

[@kristoferkoessel4354]

26:01 Best one in my opinion

[@MikedeKokkie]

Combined with the one after that (ascension), they make for the ultimate finale pieces for this journey, in my opinion.

[@kristoferkoessel4354]

@@MikedeKokkie Absolutely amazing, I don’t think I have played a game with a better finale

[@mattr9309]

This game is simply a masterpiece

[@JohnG4Jesus]

Thank you very much for this gift for eyes and ears!

[@sanaldatacom]

Vaov, very nice, thank you

[@_Kalen_]

Это шедевр!

[@nicosteve0570]

@@alfredforbessealy524 on est d'accord

[@wentylator7073]

For me is the best 15:06 internal conflict soundtrack.

[@serg_tolstiy87]

Большое спасибо!

[@Ddragon173]

First Black Mesa, now Fallout London... Looks like fan-made projects end up being way above a lot of AAA projects done by professional studios, if not the vast majority of them. I think we are closer and closer to gamedev revolution, if only fan-made projects could be consistently organised and monetised...

[@deviateedits]

Play Entropy Zero 2 if you haven;t already. Its a fan-made HL2 mod, and it is INCREDIBLE. Seriously. Its extends the half-life story beyond episode 2, but from the combine's perspective. Every aspect is valve quality, and its ridiculously fun to play.

[@Ddragon173]

@@deviateedits Definitely will check it out! Imagine a Half-Life spinoff about Xen exploration, would also be cool

[@QM_Aiko]

I would Thumbs up but it's at 69 likes and I wouldn't want to ruin it

[@seanbrillante2867]

I like all the tracks of Black Mesa, but I think, Ascension would fit as the Nihilanth boss fight

[@williamwallcroft2559]

I replaced his ambient track with Ascension. It fits like a glove, although, you need to include some build-up parts, or else, it will end too quickly.

[@kentinnoro7776]

crowbar collective is working on opposing force and blue shift right now , i hope to see some music as good as thoses

[@WastedPotentiaI1]

Actually, no, trip mine studios is working on the expansions, cc is working on a new game under a new ip if I'm correct

[@kentinnoro7776]

@@WastedPotentiaI1 well fock ...

[@BreadCroissant]

Crowbar Collective work in Opposing Force? when i hear it that before?

[@ALLVARLiGT]

@@kentinnoro7776 HECU Collective has taken on Blue Shift, and the quality so far (up to chapter 4 - Freight yard) is right up there with Crowbar Collective. Definitely worth a gander.

[@Questionable10]

​They are up to focal point now.​@@ALLVARLiGT

[@thecaketubby5764]

3:21 perfect soundtrack to be ambushed by 50 houndeyes

[@alexie40stencsi5]

Somwone..once they asked me..how I imagine the haven..here it is..I'll just find it 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Nick0Strike]

27:06 best in my opinion :3

[@user-lc2hw4lb1t]

New chapter unlocked: "Xen"

[@hiimfriks]

Me diste una idea! no se si ya estara pero quiero cortar cada seccion del video para ponerlo en wallpaper engine!

[@RemiRoland]

shadows of death is the best !

[@TheLambdaTeam]

Hmm...you know, I kinda don't understand if the whole world was in grave danger by evil aliens from Xen, why didn't Duke Nukem came along to kick ass & chew bubble-gum (while he is outta gum)? Can someone explain pls? 😊

[@martincruzferreyra9002]

interloper ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡.