Chris Christodoulou - The Rain Formerly Known as Purple | Risk of Rain 2 (2020)

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Composed, performed & produced by Chris Christodoulou
©℗2020 Chris Christodoulou
Artwork by Nicole Dorosh
Risk of Rain ©2012-2020 Hopoo game, LLC
Risk of Rain 2 Video game Published by Gearbox Publishing, LLC
#RiskofRain2OST #RiskOfRain2 #Sky_Meadow

[@AstronautDown]

Album out now: smarturl.it/ror2ost Get the vinyl : smarturl.it/riskofrain2vinyl Get the album on STEAM: smarturl.it/ror2oststeam

[@ElPeppito]

i love you for that purple rain riff

[@TorxyElboo]

I love new songs in ror2 however i wish there is an option for ror1 soundtracks in ror2 settings

[@agoodusername9064]

beautiful tracks man ;u;

[@GORTROG]

Thank you a thousand for putting all the songs up on spotify

[@Iamsamyesiam]

God you are like half the reason ROR is so good.

[@Kizylle]

Chris casually making a 7 minute long banger of a song for a game where you want to leave a level as fast as possible

[@max55598]

That’s kinda based tbf

[@kemenger_chaos]

I usually got to the level where this plays on the 30-45th minute and hang around to loot and activate drones cuz difficulty can't increase at that point

[@kemenger_chaos]

@@Sluggyduggyquackquack really? Never knew that. Thx

[@amateurtries7542]

@@kemenger_chaos XDD God knows how many times you died because of that misconception

[@jdirksen]

​@@kemenger_chaos Yup. Eventually, the game's steam page rings inaccurate. Bosses don't become normal enemies... *Normal enemies become bosses.* (If you're playing rex, that malachite spawn sound will haunt your dreams guaranteed)

[@squibbles_]

the music: *chill vibes, spiritual guitar chords * the game: *BLAZING BRASS CONTRAPTION: HORDE OF MANY*

[@panzerfich]

malachite wisps being cloaked by celestial jellys: bonjour

[@DepressedCrow]

*overloading worm appears* "y'all hear sumthin'?

[@orangetabby7122]

Meanwhile me with 3 stacks of dio's best friend:

[@umbra-rose6789]

@@DepressedCrow *literally anything that spawns afterwards* nah, i'm helen keller up in this bitch

[@trigomathmancer9217]

Malachite Hermit Crab: Horde of Many

[@SexyOctopus]

My mother immediately picked out the inspiration from Purple Rain in this. I hear her from the kitchen "Is that Purple Rain?!"

[@AstronautDown]

Many players' parents are in tune with the music. Probably because we're of similar age :)

[@kdan555]

no wonder there are parents in sky meadow lol@@AstronautDown

[@Soliye.]

@@kdan555 Lmao, good one

[@Peace_The_ChaotiC]

My dad did the same thing and I explained it to him, he thought it was cool lol

[@h4nkh4tchk1ns9]

I KNEW IT

[@noted71]

“You have 6 minutes left to live, what do you wanna do” “Let me listen to purple one last time” “But that’s 8 minutes long” Death : No no I can wait

[@AstronautDown]

I enjoyed this.

[@basketofsnake104]

And it was on that day that the entire world headbanged

[@SeaWeasel94]

Life has a way of making time for the things that are most important to you.

[@6A5T08WDIa]

but it's 8 :(

[@johnny5148]

[@billwilson1943]

and his music was electric

[@DolanDuking]

And his flight plan was underbooked

[@phdonny]

and he didn't fly so well

[@armandjones1634]

Very

[@alexterrel9594]

But his goat hooves sent him into outer space

[@eggquinox5358]

*original comment award*

[@Shargur]

Sorry, Chris, I almost forgot to listen to this today but I made it.

[@AstronautDown]

Awesome, now KZbin will give me today's 0,000000000000000000000000000000000001 cents!

[@devinsanderson9483]

@@AstronautDown buddy, I hate to have to say this, but without a decimal point, that's still 1 cent. Those zeros mean nothing

[@AstronautDown]

My American friend, I hate to break it to you but it's called a decimal comma. Also, and I know you'll find this hard to believe, there actually is a world beyond your lovely country's borders. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_separator

[@devinsanderson9483]

@@AstronautDown I apologize, I had no idea that existed. Thank you for informing me so I don't make that stupid mistake again

[@isaakvandaalen3899]

@@devinsanderson9483 Thank you for making this mistake so that I may learn from it without ever being revealed for the idiot that I am.

[@crunchu2361]

This game has a criminally underrated soundtrack

[@AstronautDown]

I agree.

[@antigoni1250]

However, absolutely beloved by those who hear it.

[@themustardman219]

I'm fairly certain every fan of the game who plays it regularly likes the soundtrack

[@azuma9047]

No it doesn't. I rate it very highly, as do most people who play it.

[@arthur3495]

no it's not, everyone loves it and if anyone doesn't, well, prepare the torches.

[@fin9365]

My buddies and I all play in a DND party once a week. One of them adores this track and tries to stuff it into the music bot during our sessions whenever he can, and while we don’t hate the song, it never fits, so we usually kick it out. However, after finishing a particularly grueling story arc, he decided to put this on once more as a finishing touch as our characters descended a hill at dusk. It…felt amazing. Wonderful track, Chris.

[@LOR-D-MD]

dnd player W

[@pokeplays159]

Lol, It was the first song played when I started my first campaign.

[@Doughnut-enthusiast]

@@pokeplays159 same

[@Secret63333]

Bruh, let me join you, literally nobody I know likes DnD and it sucks being the only fan.

[@Alolan.Vulpix.Getting.Railed]

I hope you guys atleast have a dnd bunny under the table applying lotion to each of your meat wands

[@Enneamorph]

-Dad why is my sister’s name “Rose? -Because your mother loves roses. -Oh, cool, thanks -No problem, “The Rain Formerly Known as Purple” by Chris Christodolou

[@ryanc3609]

I wish I could like this comment more than once

[@arrowl53]

i know what i'm gonna name my child now. thank you, kind stranger

[@waffleketchup2535]

I finally just understood this meme and now I feel like a dumbass.

[@ploopyttt6536]

ok con letintitud poderosa

[@The_WumboTM]

the kid formerly known as purple

[@significantpepper5274]

You should get an actual guitar instead of playing with the strings of my heart

[@AstronautDown]

Ha!

[@neekk040]

smooth, but not as smooth as this song

[@TallNicoTheLost]

Nah, Chris makes the strings of your heart sound better than any guitar ever could.

[@juhnegg1041]

Damn thats one smooth line 👌

[@choloaldonbarrera1789]

No not a Guitar but a commando plush grinding that ukelele

[@danmihai3002]

Chris, I've been gaming for the better part of 20 years of my 30 years of age, and i can wholeheartedly say this is one of the very fucking best soundtracks i've ever listened to. It captivated me the first time I heard it, to the point where it actually changed my playstyle in Stage5 from a symbol-of-chaos-murder-tornado style to a "wow these clouds are beautiful, damn life is great" kind of playstyle. Very, very few songs/soundtracks have the power to change how I feel, let alone how I play games. It's artists like you that keep gaming relevant for us grown up gamers, sometimes. Thank you for your art and for this masterpiece especially.

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot! Also, thanks for making me feel extra old ;)

[@bigmichaeljack3851]

@@AstronautDown this guy is still replying to comments on a video uploaded 2 years ago, what a legend

[@mateuhade]

@@bigmichaeljack3851 a true musician

[@Klaux]

​@@bigmichaeljack3851actual chad behavior

[@KoDTIFF]

@@Klaux Yoo dude, haven't seen you in a while. Also, truly a gigachad behavior

[@jacqueline2677]

Ahem…I’m 57 and discovered this from my 29 year old son…I LOVE IT!! ❤

[@fv4202x]

57 leaf clover

[@thegodofbob]

I think I’m gonna show my mom now

[@sharpshooter9697]

😊pl,

[@crumble1400]

@@fv4202x "All random effects are rolled +1 (+1 per stack) times for a favorable outcome." Getting introduced to ror2 is definitely a favorable outcome.

[@-umnica-]

@@fv4202x oh wooow

[@FlibTheBard]

The guitar in this speaks to me on a spiritual level.

[@sinisterneon200]

It so does man! There is so much feeling in this song I love it

[@muffinman2546]

How do you know it's not an electric Ukulele. ;)

[@de1168]

This whole song speaks to me on a spiritual level

[@LXIVGOLD]

It's from "Purple Rain" by Prince, such a dope tribute to such a phenomenal artist!

[@ceasaranthoniozeppeli3854]

same

[@sipofsunkist9016]

Can we take a second to appreciate how this man names his tracks

[@AstronautDown]

Fucking finally...

[@crsorsmth9951]

@@AstronautDown Now that you mentioned names, what does "Terra Pluviam" mean?

[@AstronautDown]

@@crsorsmth9951 It literally means Land of Rain, or Rainy Land. But there's a very esoteric reason for this title that has to do with the ending of the piece.

[@crsorsmth9951]

​@@AstronautDown Thank you for response. And for being creative too.

[@electro8413]

@@AstronautDown bro you are so much creative, good job!!

[@omer-dm8qi]

Purple is my most listened song for 2 years on spotify. Love your music man and thanks for this masterpiece. This is more than just a soundtrack.

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you so much, it means a lot to hear, seriously! I work on these just as I would on my solo album :)

[@omer-dm8qi]

@@AstronautDown Im sure its will be an epic album then :). Cant wait for it!

[@thegodofbob]

Yeah I’ve honestly listened to this song way too many times, but it’s just beautiful

[@methanoI]

No no, It's *formerly* known as purple.

[@dinosharttt]

try 100 dollars

[@Swift_LN]

I've always wanted to become a video game composer when I was a kid because I used to be obsessed with game osts. Sadly never followed that dream and became a programmer, but I'm really glad that game composers are getting more recognition and love these days. People are finally respecting the art. Amazing ost Chris, thanks for the music.

[@goose5654]

I’ve been considering learning C#, I’d love to be able to code and create.

[@Good_Hot_Chocolate]

​@@goose5654Do so. It gets easier the more you experience it.

[@serajibrahim1955]

I mean you're not that far off, can always try to get into it.

[@buriednameless965]

It's never too late to dabble in something new

[@williamlavelle4371]

Not too late, you can always pick it up now! Maybe as a hobby?

[@Tuku]

Nominated this game in the steam awards for the best soundtrack award and I wanna let you know its 100% all you baybee, this song is just a masterpiece IMO.

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you!

[@GaIaxysWitch]

Didn't get through ""Best Soundtrack", but is on "Better with Friends". Which is absolutely true, considering me and my friend are trying hard as hell to get a co-op Mithrix kill now. :]

[@Vitae_]

@@GaIaxysWitch didnt get through best soundtrack? thats a crime

[@raven75257]

@@GaIaxysWitch also lost that category to Fall Guys

[@GaIaxysWitch]

@@raven75257 Better than Friends after a match or two lmao In all seriousness, that's a bummer. We got the win btw, he died and I carried. Bungusless Engineer win. :]

[@phantomkor]

My father loved Purple Rain. I love The Rain Formerly Known as Purple. I've convinced myself that means something.

[@bebopblues8933]

Both is good.

[@plastic0995]

Are you the main character and this is your theme song

[@Rhainiac]

That Rain Which May Have Previously Been Called Purple

[@dylantucker5374]

@@Rhainiac 'The Purple Which, At One Point, Was Called Rain'

[@boiofbois4232]

@@dylantucker5374* an identified object, referred to only as the frequency of light A020F0 dubbed by the human race as "purple" may or may not have been accociated or perhaps referred to as referring to the act of a cloud releasing moisture due to an exsess buildup of air pressure, known also by humans as rain

[@stahrfighter]

I love how the most replayed part of the video is right where that high pitched electric guitar kicks in at 4:47 - honestly one of the most memorable parts of risk of rain as a whole

[@rakha8812]

That's the Purple Rain guitar solo part.

[@Maverto]

I just realised after listening to this song and watching this video over and over again for a year now; at 07:48 you can actually see Prince's logo in the purple rain, it was there all this time... Actually speechless, you're a genius Chris

[@lucifer9032]

You know what's another good song? THAT'S RIGHT GO FORTH DON'T LOOK BACK. I CAN BELIEVE IN THE PATH I'M OOOONNNNNN FAITH PRIDE SO WHAT DO I HAVE TO FEEEEAAAARRRRRRR!!!!

[@Mr_Man789]

@@lucifer9032 when the gear is guilty or something idk

[@NimhNom]

@@lucifer9032 Nah, we out here with that FLY! GET HIGH! DIVE! BURN OUT! BEFORE THE MOON'S DOMINATION!

[@lucifer9032]

@@NimhNom DONT LOSE YOUR WINGS EVEN IF THEY TURN TO AAASSSSHHHHHH

[@NimhNom]

@@lucifer9032 Unironically my favorite GG song ever. Close competition, though :)

[@littlelakeprod.5531]

being attacked by a giant lizard, a giant headless yellow man, a floating metal egg, and three balzing giant worms has never been this chill...you sir deserve more recognition, same as sir Mick Gordon.

[@velvetdraws3452]

dont forget that one wisp sniper that you swear you have already killed but keeps appearing and getting a lucky potshot at you

[@dovahgoatdragonbear3075]

What's a yellow headless man?

[@potatolucy]

@@velvetdraws3452 i swear the wisps just keep spawning in this stage, there's no way to stop them

[@velvetdraws3452]

@@dovahgoatdragonbear3075 the "parent" enemies. they teleport and look like a weird yellow slime

[@dovahgoatdragonbear3075]

@@velvetdraws3452 ah thanka

[@kazza_9029]

My dad walked in on my playing this song and proceeded to say “I’d take drugs to this”. Homie you what-

[@NickiRusin]

honestly, same

[@amicosayshi865]

That was my first reaction as an 18 year old. "I feel like I should be tripping on shrooms in the 70's at Woodstock to this OST"

[@alejjtheninja5803]

Dude, how do you pack so much fucking *_soul_* into a song? I feel this so much more than I can say, this is a *special* piece.

[@thejustlexa]

with the help of providence. Providence did love soul, after all.

[@equiby6827]

Killer Queen by Mad Tsai!

[@drippykirbo]

@@thejustlexa *mithrix has been alerted of soul*

[@walkerspectre]

I love soul. Don't you love soul, too?

[@1hugemtf]

You offer to the shrine and are rewarded: inner peace.

[@fv4202x]

You offered 15 dollars and gain hundreds of hours of fun

[@mystic3277]

I went into this game fairly blind, and words could not describe how stressed I got being in sky meadow for the first time. Tons of enemies, a couple enemies I hadn't seen yet, and a giant yellow man with several arms and a ring for a head on the other side of the map. And the one thing that calmed me down was the music. Holy shit this music. Hell, all the music in this game. Really glad I decided to check this game out, it was well worth it.

[@suserano7566]

Nice

[@swanlord4292]

Exactly how I felt when I first started. One of the best games I've ever bought

[@allansmic4363]

I couldnt even enjoy the music when I first entered Sky Meadow. Got Blasted by a yellow guy instantly

[@someman66]

First time running through as bandit getting absolutely eviscerated by a grandparent was quite the experience

[@vx3.075]

yeah. the game is amazing. i went in blind as well, and was instantly hooked on both gameplay and straight up fire of a soundtrack. i snapped back to reality 70 mins into my first run and was like... wait what? i was playing how long?? what?? 10/10

[@jasperbakker261]

I swear I'm not on drugs, but this song just sounds purple to me.

[@selensewar]

I know, right!

[@TTR210]

maybe you have synesthesia?

[@felixjonson1]

Seems like a song fit for a prince 🤣

[@emmisaryofgilameir1946]

Mellow with that bit of power? Yeah

[@PeeJaay03]

it was formerly known as that

[@Spexx368]

The Song Currently Known as Fire

[@earflapphat]

nice one

[@xxurmumxx7806]

Just got back into risk of rain and I got to say, this is genuinely one of the greatest ost I’ve ever heard, props to you Chris

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you, and welcome back ;)

[@joeyfatonefrombackstreetboys]

When I heard the riff at 4:48 in game, the homage to Prince's Purple Rain made me tear up. I looked up this song and the name didn't dissapoint.

[@abuleil1117]

At all

[@Fajoekit]

Nice, just listened to Prince - Purple Rain and came here to check if that's indeed the same riff. By your comment, it turns out it is!

[@AstronautDown]

Btw, huge fan, loved you on "On the Line"!

[@thecheeseking6312]

Chris is singlehandedly the reason that Sky Meadow is my favorite stage. The massive expanse of the area would not feel anywhere near as cool without this song playing in the background.

[@SaltyDerps]

Exactly this, Sky Meadow is the best stage in the game, both because of its atmosphere and this song

[@porkchoplerbrek1702]

One of the best study music I have ever heard. Thanks you Chris for this gift soon my ear drums ❤️

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you for the support! Enjoy!

[@fv4202x]

There is elder lemurian behind you

[@dadistos4538]

@@fv4202x thats messed up man LMAO

[@Crappy.]

Bro I can’t focus on studying with this banger

[@epictrollmanmoment]

@@fv4202x overloading magma worm*

[@jerrygoodman1943]

I didn't know the name of the song for a whole week after hearing. But it game me nostalgia for my mom. So when I finally heard the name, I legit shed a tear. My mom was a massive prince fan and listened to purple rain every Sunday before church. Thx Chris for the nostalgia trip.😊

[@zian01000]

Cool

[@reshi_ire]

My absolute favourite song from this soundtrack. Something tells me that if Prince is out there somewhere, he's jamming along.

[@zombuddycares282]

Bro I totally got prince vibes!!!

[@FailWhalex3]

Pjpphlblblhlblblbl

[@SaikoRhythm]

He's probably filing a copyright lawsuit for using anything remotely similar to one of his works.

[@jasonbarry3301]

I can guarantee he isn’t jamming along because Prince was infamously a cynical jackass.

[@XNINEZERO]

Yep. Beats Siren's which is crazy. Funnily enough, I despised the Boss music for Sky Meadow. Thankfully they got rid of it.

[@TrueKirb]

5:16 _"...and his music was EVEN MORE electric."_

[@abuleil1117]

His music shocks enemies with electric BUT... it also shocks allies

[@eathotdog]

When you jump 1/2 a mile above the sky meadow and think to yourself "damn this game is really good"

[@Teck_1015]

When you stack 5 ukes

[@danielpawelek4746]

I was searching for ages for this song. Funnily found it. Brings tears to my eyes

[@AstronautDown]

Was it really that hard to find? I'm genuinely curious.

[@connorsutherlan6455]

This just brought memories of when my friend and I played this game a lot. He sadly passed recently, but we always said this was the best song.

[@user-cs1tp1ep9m]

damn.

[@TheSeniorH]

Sorry for your loss buddy Hope ur doing ok 🫂

[@zian01000]

Sorry for your lost.

[@TreilahTheDegenerate]

this game is the definition of the unnecessary burning piano meme

[@Spewa-em8cm]

Seriously. If Risk of Rain 2 had the most boring, generic soundtrack to ever exist it would still be one of the best indie games ever made. This soundtrack just launches it into the stratosphere.

[@TreilahTheDegenerate]

@@Spewa-em8cm for real. It did not have to go THIS hard. But i’m glad it did.

[@adhdave7396]

Ngl this is totally me when I align with the moon

[@fuze7885]

ngl this is definitely me when artifact

[@cornnflake1267]

underrated comment

[@adhdave7396]

@@cornnflake1267 thank u

[@Echo_Proto2307]

Mfw a giant yellow man curb stomps my commando

[@adhdave7396]

@@Echo_Proto2307he just really gets in there and fucks shit up

[@_kijetesantakalu]

Unironically one of the best video game OSTs of all time

[@AstronautDown]

Ok, but which one is the best ironically?

[@_kijetesantakalu]

@@AstronautDown That's gotta be the Crusin' USA Main Menu theme for N64, for sure.

[@eranronen573]

​@@AstronautDown like the wii theme, or the undertale temmi village theme

[@imranfarrooqh3516]

Just say one of the best video game osts of all time, no need to be ironic or unironic

[@Mr_Tooty]

@@imranfarrooqh3516 Because it's not one of the ironically best video game soundtracks of all time.

[@grobex6402]

Dude. 4:46 got me like A S C E N T I O N. such a masterpiece of a song.

[@levepepega]

It only took me 11 years of learning ang practicing classical piano to understand the whole picture of motives and themes present in your pieces. My favorite by far is, to this day "They Might As Well Be Dead", the riffs and the barely noticeable Mithrix theme before the culmination is unparalleled, but i just couldn't not comment on how fucking smart the motive building is in this one. The solo from Prince's "Purple Rain" (may he rest now), immediately followed by the main leitmotif of both the games was very entertaining to discover and dissect, thank you. Devil's in the details, and fuck me, thats a lot of details. The amount of thought put into sound design, leitmotifs, naming, and sometimes even visuals, is something to be proud of. Could not forget the tribute of barely visible logo at the end, being icing on the cake. That's an impressive amount of thought that goes into your work. If my performing career won't go as planned, you're the first one I'll be taking notes from to begin composing, so far you've been a great inspiration. You're also probably the only creator I've seen that keeps reading and answering to comments all these years later, that's a rare sight to see Also a little curious about how's the relationship with Gearbox going? I really hope we can see some future projects on the franchise, the setting is far too interesting for it to come to an end this soon

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you so much! I do work really hard on these and there's plenty of details to be discovered if one digs deep enough. And I'm happy that many people do!

[@MoaiGaming1]

@@AstronautDownI still think it was pretty funny that you told Duncan and Paul that you had a bunch of other people trying to hire you to compose and they had to act fast to get you to compose for them. Absolutely genius move.

[@fuze7885]

one of my pet lizards died today, this song is helping me get over the loss of them R.I.P Hobo, may you be comemorated by this song

[@AstronautDown]

Let us remember Hobo in time immemorial.

[@pobyds]

rest in peace hobo

[@YTaccNo3]

this nigga be keeping pet lemurians

[@donaldolivier6786]

@@YTaccNo3 💀

[@danielatkinson9177]

May he live on in every elder lemurian...

[@kade_viralbrush]

3:19 4:49 5:16 just doing this for myself, don't mind me

[@punani_slayer4209]

Thank you kind sir

[@reio9947]

this "myself" person is getting bangers

[@WrathofArchon]

dont you mean 0:00 to 7:58

[@arrowl53]

@@WrathofArchon amen

[@kade_viralbrush]

thanks, me

[@axetheviking6482]

"...and his music was electric."

[@rev2178]

NOTHING beats the vibes you get playing risk of rain 2 at 1am with friends while this is playing, shit got me rethinking my whole life 💀

[@GypsyKingGG]

Picked up Risk of Rain 2 a couple of days ago going in completely blind, amazed by the game I made my way to sky meadow stage. Realised it’s 1am, I’m zooming round the map still fresh to the game, facing golden giants and lumerian elders while this incredible track is playing through my headphones. One of the best gaming experiences I’ve had in a long while, thanks for creating such a powerful song 🤙🏼

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@miragef1c471]

@@AstronautDown 69 lol

[@BADBADGER18]

@@miragef1c471 how the fuck is a fighter jet talking in a youtube comment.

[@miragef1c471]

@@BADBADGER18 there is a matra super 530D headed to ur house right now

[@BADBADGER18]

@@miragef1c471 fuck

[@LumaLinaAndRosa]

Found some new running music, that's for sure.

[@AstronautDown]

As a runner I consider this a great compliment.

[@asimplefarmer6747]

@@AstronautDown question is, will it let me outrun death?

[@thejaniter1]

A Simple Farmer no one ever runs from the salamanders

[@abuleil1117]

A Simple Farmer there is no escape from death *yet...*

[@anchoviesonnachos7074]

@@asimplefarmer6747 no escape from scavengers....

[@tacticalshovel1995]

Can we appreciate the fact that despite this song being one of the many bangers in the OST, Chris still comes back and responds to people even 2 years after dropping such a banger song within such a great OST for such an awesome game

[@pygmysnake4623]

Chris I hope u know that ur music made the game one of the coolest first experiences I’ve ever played, and I chose to represent this song for a painting I made for one of my college painting classes. Love your work beyond words

[@AstronautDown]

Oh, wow, that's awesome!

[@Reshii_Mu]

There's a saying that Music is a universal language. Someday I hope to be able to write and speak it as well as you do, Mr. Christodoulou. Thanks for the awesome soundtrack.

[@xdesolateone8564]

Reshitelni don’t let your dreams be dreams you can do it

[@KoueKJ]

@@xdesolateone8564 nike

[@Some_Bunny]

I can't stop thinking about this comment because it's a comment with godly power.

[@KingCuba]

@@Some_Bunny I literally got choked up thinking about that compliment, as a musician...it’s hard to think up a better one

[@budge7074]

@Reshiitelni I read that in a book there was some sort of secret code.

[@edmundmartinez7598]

Yo, that Purple Rain riff is nothing short of goddamn genius. Props

[@grasshopper875]

First comment I’ve seen after scrolling for a while that even mentions the riff. Surprised more people didn’t notice

[@KibatsuMusic]

literally 6 4 5 progression but okay 👍

[@AstronautDown]

And what's with that Beethoven guy? It's like, V I, V I, V I... We got it dude, how about something original?

[@Krash_OverrideX]

@@KibatsuMusic clearly hasnt heard purple rain. listen to the piano right after...still purple rain

[@KibatsuMusic]

@@AstronautDown nothing wrong with simple chords at all 😂 this song SLAPS

[@valestivale4711]

This is the sickiest homage to prince in a video game Ive ever fucking heard or seen

[@AstronautDown]

Pretty narrow list though... :P

[@TEKI07]

One of only 4 song I’ll never get tired of listening to. And ironically the other 3 are all Pink Floyd. This song sounds remarkably similar to numerous PF songs which is probably why I love it so much. The main “riff” if I can call it that sounds similar to “Echos” in Pompeii right around the 7:30 mark(in “echos”). This song’s solo seems to sound like parts of comfortably numb’s second solo, high hopes’ slide guitar solo, and a few others all mashed together in an amazing piece of ear candy. Keep it up bro, your work is incredible❤

[@AstronautDown]

Pink Floyd is one of my favourite bands and Comfortably Numb and High Hopes are among my favourite guitar solos ever, so yeah, definitely a strong and deliberate influence in my composing and playing, both generally and this track in particular.

[@jysaw1]

Yo Chanson d'Automne is my favorite track from the first game. It's hard to articulate the way the first listen of this felt. Indisputably one of the best tracks on the soundtrack, and a perfect re imagining of the track that captivated me all the way back in 2014. Hard to believe how far this series has come.

[@evo683]

Your profile picture looks familiar. Is that Quote? Maybe during the End Credits sequence?

[@evo683]

Also after reading your comment, I 100% agree Risk of Rain was an amazing game and seeing it and it’s classic soundtrack reimagined is even more amazing.

[@jysaw1]

It is quote yes!

[@nematode_interface]

The hydrous precipitation formerly attributed with a descriptor and/or pseudonym of the colour which combines, in equal parts, red and blue.

[@shokiios7094]

Stop, reconsider, and enjoy this masterpiece, brother.

[@Dedu_]

The weather phenomenon in which the water (in gaz form) that constitutes clouds condesates and then falls onto the earth precedently having been assigned with the word belonging in the grammar class of "adjectives" and describing the perception of light by the animal known as humans when its wavelength is situated below 460 nanometers or so.

[@khajiithaswares4147]

@Anden Wilkinsonyou don't need help. You have this song.

[@azekia]

Actually if you combined red and blue in equal parts you'd have pink, purple is more blue than red. Why'd this happen? Because blue is brighter than red so it dominates

[@Alyeh]

The event in meteorology where precipitation happens within a group of H20 particles in it's gaseous form, vapor, where it condensates within clouds resulting in H20 droplets that become negatively buoyant within the atmosphere and descends to the surface of the planet, namely Sol-3; which heretofore was associated with the wavelength of light that is perceived by the oculus of biological creatures, namely homo sapiens, who have given a name that recognizes it's assignment to what homo sapiens call color; the color being defined as the wavelength of approximately 380 - 450 nm, with a frequency of 790-666 THz within the spectrum of visible light that humans can perceive.

[@PhoenixPalmer88]

I'm not bullshitting when I say I've had this on repeat for 4 days. This is the soundtrack of my life now.

[@pepemr.13]

Its quite some time after release but.. I do really appreciate people like you Chris. You have answered all fans questions and keep bond with them not only with insane music but as a person, thats wholesome. I wish you the very best things for all that, thanks!

[@Gizmo_Furry]

me: pass the aux cord friend: you better not play trash me: *plays "The Rain Formerly Known as Purple" on max volume*

[@abuleil1117]

Ez lol

[@justascarecrow6988]

Party: *cries moved tears*

[@scotty3675]

*cat swing arms in the air*

[@LoliPolice-bf7mw]

Ah yes, I love playing Chris Christodoulou 2.

[@neuro1944]

Chris was so good they made a secuel

[@mattbecker7181]

The music in this game alone is worth the purchase. I purposely take my time on this stage because of this song. The stupid amount of enemies at this point in the game don't matter when you've got this chill of music playing. Hell of a job Chris!

[@takensoul8713]

This song is so good it consistently makes me cry. I haven’t found any other song so peaceful that also hits so hard, love the work

[@franckymagines]

Why can't I listen to this music without crying? Especially towards the ending, holly molly

[@spoiledpasta977]

Damn... It's like the imstruments are speaking to eachother in this song. To me it sounds like the synths is going through a tough time of some sort. Other instruments come in the song and try to give it support but don't succeed. Then everything goes quite for a moment... and the electic guitar comes in to give the synths support it needed. The synths become louder and more joyful. I can even hear the guitar telling the synths "Hey! You're doing great!" as they both start to play together like two close friends singing their favourite song. As everything starts to get quite the synths have changed, they're much louder, mighter, and more beautiful. It sounds like it's thanking the guitar for helping them change for the better.

[@wolfhyper8550]

i felt this music is a language heard but not spoken through the mouth instead it speaks through a soul and a instrument

[@donaldolivier6786]

idk man thats pretty cringe.

[@Vitae_]

@@donaldolivier6786 if you dont like it then leave, let people enjoy what they want and express how they see music

[@AstronautDown]

Sharing how one feels about anything, let alone art, is a vulnerability not all feel comfortable with. It's a shame since this reaction is probably out of a subconscious desire on their part to also be able to open up about things they love. But it's ok, this is a level of maturity that (hopefully) comes in different stages on everyone's life. So we'll wait it out :)

[@donaldolivier6786]

@@Vitae_ k.

[@rafro98]

just wanted to let you know Chris that i just finished my dissertation for my undergraduate degree and I listened to this track on repeat for 18 hours while writing - it's just that good.

[@AstronautDown]

I hope the music had a positive effect! Best of luck with it!

[@dr.3998]

How'd it go?

[@constantinmuller3017]

@@dr.3998 I'd like to know as well :D

[@WanderingHermitCrab]

KZbin WON'T LET ME ESCAPE IT, IT'S UP NEXT NO MATTER WHAT I LISTEN TO, IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT FOR MONTHS

[@FrostyTheNewbie]

even the youtube algorithm knows how much of a masterpiece this is

[@fv4202x]

Same, but thats better for me

[@matiub.6740]

The theme of: "Dissolve the barriers of the ego and enter flow state"

[@BloodmoonPyke]

4:47 makes you wanna leave Earth and dream yourself to the distant world far away you've always belonged to, where all your friends and love is waiting and the endless journey fills the books you gonna send back to Earth

[@AstronautDown]

Damn.

[@dokomni]

This is actually very inspiring, thank you!

[@eexxx1lle_94]

you picked up my emotions😧

[@FrankySudden]

This seriously gave me the chills. I was in the heat of playing and not really paying attention to the backgroundmusic, as I suddenly hear some very familiar chords and sounds. "this sound quite familiar" I thought, but couldn´t put my finger on it. Reduced SFX to 0% and set music to 100% and then it hit me - this is a new Chanson D´Automne. I got the chills a few more times, Chanson D´Automne was BY FAR my favorite song from ror1 and now hearing this new "version" is like gaming-christmas for me. It´s fantastic.

[@PedroPaolillo]

This got tears in my eyes haha. Chanson is one of my favorites songs for ror (actually I listen to it on Spotify all the time too, anyway...). And only after reading your comment I finally saw the connection between em. Thanks, Arno! =)

[@prinzdenax]

This is actually remixed with Purple Rain by Prince

[@alexandreceresa5730]

Same for me ! Con lentidum poderosa hit me when I realized I knew the song :D

[@Trianonn]

I absolutely 100% agree with you!!!! The first time I heard this in ror2 made me literally cry. Chanson D'Automne was my favourite song from ror1 as well and this just puts it up to a level that I can't even comprehend it. It's perfect.

[@theohesmondhalgh4353]

I remember having about the same chill when music from dark souls 3 last boss transitioned into gwyn's theme on the second half Though not nearly as strong as a chill from these musics

[@timm8o475]

I had never listened to Prince's Purple Rain before, so when I listened to it the first time and noticed this song's nods to it...I found a brand new appreciation for the song and especially the title. Amazing.

[@RaidenKhan]

10/10 would choose this over "Purple Rain" by Prince.

[@SIRSANDMAN0]

I am gonna make damn sure this one's playing at my funeral

[@AstronautDown]

Will you haunt the DJ?

[@SIRSANDMAN0]

​@@AstronautDown if need be, yes. I'm sure they won't mind me borrowing their body to play some bangers.

[@yaboykota]

thats a good ass idea dude

[@ValTheVillain]

the person formerly known as SIRSANDMAN0

[@tokyobassist]

You know what's a complete mindfuck I never noticed until now? Chanson D'Autumn is "foreground" layer of the song because it's Sky Meadows. The "baclground" of the song is the main leitmotifs in the themes of Risk of Rain 1and 2 played slower depending on the game you are playing. Intentional or not, that's brilliant. You're starting to scare me. Whatever is next, I'm there.

[@Wumpanaattori]

Can you please give some examples for the background part and the leitmotifs with timestamps? I've been trying to listen but just can't pinpoint the parts and which they reference.

[@reinshinra]

@@Wumpanaattori Listen to Chanson D' Autumne from Risk of Rain 1 soundtrack first then come back to this you will get what he is saying

[@dariomari7021]

Purple rain

[@kindersmith8407]

I mean, I noticed the risk of rain 1 2nd level theme but yeah I guess ur right

[@tottiman3939]

this is one of the songs of all time

[@AstronautDown]

Inevitably

[@MEEEEOOOOWWWW738]

This music is honestly so perfect in encapsulating that feeling "do I finish, or do I loop?" Good pondering music.

[@Xandian]

This gave me such nostalgic feels upon getting to Sky Meadow in RoR2. It was like hearing Gwyns Theme during the final boss in Dark Souls 3. Like greeting an old friend

[@TheBusinessScrub]

This is RoR's Plin Plin Plon

[@acrimony1611]

TheBusinessScrub this or coalescence

[@spunk3787]

@@acrimony1611 I like to think of con lentitud poderosa as soul of cinders theme and coalescence as gwyn's

[@MrETrickster]

Just bought the soundtrack on steam, gonna listen to this when I go out on my walks.

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you for the support! Enjoy the music and your walks!

[@abuleil1117]

Chris Christodoulou hehee

[@atrane365]

You mean runs

[@spicytunahh]

"Chanson d'Automne..." was my favourite song from RoR1 and then this banger comes out. What a beautiful mix/successor. Chris never misses I swear

[@erebusriver7356]

True story: Working at a country club yesterday, spent all night cooking away in the kitchen without knowing what was going on outside (it was an extra extra busy night). My shift ended at 1130 and I walk outside only to hear Purple Rain's guitar solo. For a solid 10 seconds I swear someone was playing this song rather than Purple Rain at the concert. Either way, very happy I listened to this right after on repeat as I drove home

[@Iorund]

Hell yes, now I get to like this song twice!

[@Traptfanatic]

WE get to like the song twice, brother!

[@notbulger]

Yo

[@anwd8646]

One of my favourite things to remember, and this was actually fairly recent, is when my family were on a trip, and we had our family playlist on and Prince’s Purple Rain was playing, and that extremely recognisable leitmotif came on my dad got shocked, grabbed my attention, and I said to him “Yep, this is where the rain formerly known as purple got inspiration from!” So thanks Chris, because you managed to accidentally shock my Father backwards LOL.

[@evetobe]

Never played the game, the song just came up in recommendations. It's so awesome.

[@AstronautDown]

Thanks for listening!

[@tenmeikakyoin6285]

Play the game

[@vexirion]

Play. It.

[@desko2041]

If you play the game be prepared to be oneshot by a blazing elder lemurian/ brass contraption

[@crangejo]

hop on risk of rain 2

[@Tivallia9010]

Ah yes, Sky meadows. No one can tell me otherwise how amazing this map is. I really wish to stay there for long periods of times because how cool it is!

[@spiderjerusalem8505]

I hate it almost as much as wetland aspect :/

[@Tivallia9010]

I'll agree to Wetland Aspect being a shit hole. But Sky Meadows is goddamned beautiful, with this song and the aesthetic.

[@spiderjerusalem8505]

@@Tivallia9010, cool looking flowers up close, but looking at whole map at once... it's ugly too

[@firewaffles8208]

its cool looking but its a pain to find the teleporter

[@abuleil1117]

Spider Jerusalem idk i find it cool

[@AdiabaticFart]

Chris just keeps producing these bangers The man just doesn't miss

[@Sorrelhas]

I guess they never miss, huh

[@nox_luna]

@@Sorrelhas always never have been

[@abuleil1117]

johns johno Yes.

[@carmalizedvegetation5096]

Chris is the unstable tesla coil of the music world

[@adhdave7396]

If he never missed he should really play bandit

[@kemosabe8346]

After over 2 years of listening to this once in a while and never getting tired of it, I want to leave a comment to thank you, Chris, for giving us this gem along with all of the other incredible music you’ve made. I’ve always been a fan of video game music more than any other more “normal” music, but I feel like unlike the music from other games, the music from Risk of Rain 2 is able to transcend that barrier. The amount of effort you put in to make your compositions feel alive makes it so that even someone who avoids video games entirely would be able to appreciate them and the level of emotion that you’re able to inject into them. There really is no composer in the industry that does it as well as you, and I hope that you continue to be successful and are able to have this level of passion in the music you create in the future, whatever it may be for.

[@Waffles-sb9fy]

"trancend the barrier" is the absolute perfect way to say that. all i can say when i listen to this song is it makes you elevate beyond what you are now and it just feels incredible. i blast my headphones at full volume to this song. there is no other experience like it.

[@Peacefulskater]

I’ll never forget the time of my life where i played this game on console with my friends. Every,dam day. I had just turned 19 and it had seemed like everything was falling apart but playing this game with my friends all the time saved me. My girlfriend washing my hair because i was too depressed to wash it myself. this music and the grind of exploring this other worldly environment with my friends really captivated me, and made me feel less alone. This music definitely played a big role in that and while many people shit on the console port i think this godsend of a video game and music could never be watered down by a couple bugs. Thank you for you blessing my ears with the sounds of space and wonder. For making me want to explore the depths of my own emotions. I still miss you grandpa. So very much, but I’m able to stand on my own because of you thank you for teaching me to be kind i think id be some sort of hooligan without it. Karens family has taken me in and while love has been a weird and wild journey i think We’re doing just fine. Cheers to this awesome music. Your creativity inspires mine. Thank you.

[@cruze_the]

I love you my son

[@zimzamzoom69]

When I was in Sky Meadows, I was like.. "Why does this sound like Purple Rain but not"? Now it makes sense

[@EluTran]

God, I love this track just so, SO much. I always find myself listening to it a ton. This is my favorite song in the game, and one of my favorite songs just like, ever. Everything about it is just so, SO good. The returning motif of Chanson d'Automne from the first game mixed with Purple Rain and having just such incredible background synth and godlike guitar riffs. Thank you again for your incredible work.

[@CartooKid]

Aren't you the guy who made Undertale?

[@pinguludd6586]

can always expect the man himself to do wack shit

[@oldmanskeletal4189]

@@CartooKid Nah, they just uploaded the entire soundtrack in extended form

[@lilacocto9103]

@@CartooKid you're thinking about Toby Fox

[@lmycinius5783]

Well said. It also appears you have a great taste in video game music as well as the rest of us.

[@joksusataa4000]

It's 4 am, you're playing risk of rain 2 and suddenly this blasts through your speakers and can't get out of the stage because the OST is that good.

[@lakoosdragon]

This song hits that spot no other song can hit

[@sigglypuff4425]

Such a great song. Shame its hard to listen to in game as its usually chaotic at this point in the game.

[@bigbeefyg2081]

i think it mixes well with whats happening around half way in

[@lazylaze8278]

i have sfx volume at 40% and music on 100% and its the perfect balance for me

[@bananamanbro6613]

Music is at 100% ONLY on this stage

[@tim3130.]

@@bananamanbro6613 and the moon

[@ziongamer6905]

Sfx is always lowered for me in these games I gotta hear these jams

[@JakeRuzi]

Being a massive Prince fan, I love the little references to Purple Rain in this track! I throughly enjoy this track each and every time I get to Stage 5. What a banger! Chris, you inspire me to put myself out there musically whenever I am exposed to your excellent musicianship and writing skills 😤

[@AstronautDown]

That's great and humbling to hear!

[@theseatoad5785]

you can even see the symbol at 7:47

[@dannyism1854]

After having played this game for well over 100 hours with friends... Still, every time there is at least 1 friend humming this song's tune when we are on the Sky Meadows stage, whiteout realizing he's humming through his mice for the whole discord party. And nobody says a thing, because we all understand why. Thanks for the awesome experience enhancement, Chris.

[@chillknight3940]

I just want to thank the artist for this soundtrack because this song has recently helped me snap out of a mental breakdown and I am very grateful for it. I’ve been in a very stale situation and it was kind of getting to me

[@tobarf2940]

My friends bought me this game as an early Christmas present, I started playing it yesterday and hearing this song as we all whizzed by the map made it such a special memory that I'll keep for years to come. Such a great coupled by an amazing soundtrack, thank you

[@AstronautDown]

So glad to hear, thank you!

[@charlescoco]

Sky Meadow is such a legendary moment in ror2 runs. The stage is my favorite, and the music as well. Great job, it's phenomenal, I always play with my best friend and we only have positive things to say about the music

[@SaltyDerps]

They made such a good pre-final level

[@tanmang42]

Christodoulou will always be one of if not the most respectable artists out there- mans even responded to me in highschool when I emailed him about my aspirations to become a composer

[@Pantfx]

So, I bought the game, was playing for the first time, and when I got to Sky meadow I immidiatelly noticed the soundtrack and thought "Huh, this lead sounds a lot like an homage to Prince's Purple Rain". I went and simply searched "Risk of Rain 2 purple rain" and not only was the lead inspired by purple rain, but the name of the track was a clever reference to Prince himself. Not only that, but to find out that the composer is a fellow Greek AND he composed the OST for DEADBOLT, another one of my favorite games, instantly made this track legendary in my books. Chris, keep doing what you do brother, τα σπας! Πάντα τέτοια!

[@AstronautDown]

Να 'σαι καλά αγαπητέ! Να πούμε βέβαια πως ο τίτλος δεν είναι απλώς "μια έξυπνη αναφορά" αλλά ο πιο galaxy brain τίτλος όλων των εποχών ;)

[@Pantfx]

@@AstronautDown έχεις δίκιο! Τώρα όμως πρέπει να ψάξω όλους τους τίτλους για τέτοια διαμάντια!

[@shokiios7094]

I have never been more entranced by a video game soundtrack. I can't even begin to describe what it feels like to me. Thank you, Chris, for this incredible album. We all hope to see what you have for the future.

[@AstronautDown]

Thank you :)

[@brainb0t_952]

yeah, cant wait for new songs in survivors of the void

[@StrawberryWarlord]

Usually, my first criterium for buying a new game is the OST. Given the sheer, unbelievable quality of this soundtrack and the fact that it's a roguelike, I'm basically sold on this game already. EDIT: was not disappointed

[@oromori882]

This song alone got me to buy this on the xbox, told my brothers about risk of rain 2, now we do to runs together and learn builds to play when we get time together, absolute banger ... and his music was electric.

[@zombiesoul-thesamurai8271]

The high pitched electric guitar at 4:47 takes inspiration from a song made by Prince in 1984 known as “Purple Rain.”

[@yourweirdplant]

Exactly what this song is modeled after. Prince is often called "The Artist Formally Known as Prince"