Composer Reacts: The Only Thing They Fear Is You (DOOM Eternal OST)

A reaction and analysis of The Only Thing They Fear Is You from DOOM Eternal, explained through the lens of a professional Music Producer & Composer.
Let's talk about the music details hidden behind this crazy piece of music by Mick Gordon.
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[@AlexMoukalaMusic]

If you enjoyed DOOM Eternal and its music, there's an important thing that just came out today which you should check out. A message from Mick Gordon himself: twitter.com/Mick_Gordon/status/1590343092598878210

[@Grav3staR]

It genuinely tore my heart apart reading that today. I am so angry at Bethesda and Marty, because I have gone through something similar with a really bad manager in a previous job. We will see what their statements are after this, but that document is full of damning evidence against Marty, Id and Bethesda. Thank you for sharing this Alex

[@vynce]

preach

[@MiRedLips]

A big name in the metal world Alex Terrible did a demon vocal cover of this, and I feel everyone should see his DOOM covers. There are talks of a Mick and Alex collaboration soon 👀

[@stwsnipez7746]

fun fact he used a 9 string

[@angeltensey]

bassists: everyone think that my job is dumb, but im gonna slap tat bass and they gonna love it. mick gordon: im gonna slap that BASS DRUM, i want to see this fucking thing EXPLODE, if it doesnt explode, my music is BAD!

[@LeoJay]

This is not the theme of the demons, this is the theme of the Doomslayer. Doom Eternal isn't a horror game for you, but it is for the demons.

[@MiguelCyc]

Yes, the feeling of "ghost melody" is because the demons are being hunted by the Doom Guy.

[@VainerCactus0]

Every theme is boss music but you're the boss.

[@eiyukabe]

"Doom Eternal isn't a horror game for you, but it is for the demons" is the best description of the game I've ever heard XD

[@thomascool1335]

DOOM is a horror game if you're a demon

[@MidnightSt]

all the dooms. no, 3 is not doom.

[@viniciusfrj]

Don't forget that the instruments used in this soundtrack were little more than: - a 9-string guitar - a chainsaw - a lawnmower - a russian analog synthesizer from the 80s, not any synthsizer, but this specific model

[@lyndonbauer1703]

And drive pedals on drive pedals on drive pedals, such an interesting musical project.

[@ethanburger4153]

Don’t forget the metal choir

[@ushankaman6143]

u missed one. another instrument is a Mongolian voice

[@Jin92727]

and an Australian man that composed this work of art

[@TachyBunker]

Polyvoks

[@TheYamiks]

unlike ..damn 97% of the "reaction" channels, you have put in so much extra work and information to explain and review the track. Thanks, keep on making and putting that extra effort!

[@TheTerribleTy]

Yamiks...what crossover universe did I teleport into?!

[@johnsulcoski5287]

Get back to making Elite Better! lol thanks for all the great content!

[@Dands-kelly]

this guy scammed me and made me waste like an hour going to get a "free" anaconda, and I loved it

[@frenchexpat5601]

I agree, I didn't come here expecting much but this isn't mere reaction, it's deep analysis

[@ZephyrusAsmodeus]

Was not expecting to see you here lol makes sense tho, excellent taste in games and music

[@oathkeeperblade]

>Never played DOOM >Perfectly dissects the literal LORE behind a track through pure intuition

[@mikepshena]

That goes to show how talented this dude is, but also how talented Mick Gordon was at the story he created behind the music

[@yus1f2]

@@mikepshenafr

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Oh boy he’s in for a treat if he listens to ALL the Doom soundtracks.

[@memoriesbrokenthetruthgoes9105]

You again

[@samwise2877]

genuine masterpiece

[@8bitgamer272]

It's not a treat , it's a fucking banquet

[@AlexMoukalaMusic]

This piece alone scared me, I don't think I'm mentally ready

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

@@AlexMoukalaMusic yes, you are ready, I BELIEVE in you!!

[@GeoffPlaysGuitar]

Of course I love this video but more importantly I’m never gonna get over how good your screaming is (and thanks for the shoutout! 😄)

[@Armorlord04]

I came down to the comments to mention you (and you talking about how Gordon tweaked the guitar sounds with an electric edge and added guitar reverb to synths) and saw your comment at the same time the video got to him recommending you.

[@rump438]

get him to scream on something please

[@Sephiknot666]

@@rump438 Alex would be all over Geoff's one winged angel 'doom' version... It's my alarm clock ringtone 😅

[@matthewwinans3068]

I was about to say the same thing.

[@oliviabean8264]

Love your work, been listening to it since your very first doomification video in which you took on the soundtrack of Hades. Just curious if your at all considering getting on Tidal as I switched from Spotify due billing issues and other shady bussiness practices a bit back.

[@CADJewellerySkills]

That classical reimagining at 6:00 is incredible. You’ve really helped me have a deeper appreciation for a song which I thought was pure bottled adrenaline. Thank you.

[@bryanmerel]

If there ever be a live action Goblin Slayer, it should be that.

[@FueganTheAnnihilator]

@@bryanmerel YES

[@687gaming9]

Yeah really the strings gave me chills

[@jasongarfitt1147]

Is that version of the song anywhere as a stand alone video?

[@phoenxi_]

Orchestral reimagining of the doom soundtrack was not something I thought I needed, but shoot dang I need it

[@cb642]

We _need_ a full version of that 19th century villain version

[@bryanmerel]

It will simply be Goblin Slayer's theme

[@breguera77]

I can straight up hear it playing in a bloodborne sequel

[@Fryn1801]

6:05 OK this actually fucking slaps we definitely need a full version of this

[@SatyreIkon]

YES PLEASE

[@terra6713]

YES PLEASE ×2

[@janemba42]

YES PLEASE ×3

[@Bsanhua37B]

YES PLEASE ×4

[@jasohno]

YES PLEASE x5

[@proy3]

7:42 "This part triggered my inner African." That line got my entire office looking at me like I'm out of my mind from how hard I laughed.

[@pascalemp]

This is the first "reaction" I've seen that genuinely sits in it's own creative genre - you (unlike others) don't just sit and listen to a song providing some brain-dead commentary, you literally re-composed the song as well as improvised a cover over it. Not only this, the production quality is insane! You've gained a new subscriber - you're a super talented individual, keep doing what you're doing, big love bro

[@Directer20]

14:38 damn man. I want a full version of this lol

[@FallenAllofUs]

1:25 My guy...you can't just make an awesome remixes and adding vocals over the original without making a full cover. I NEEDS it 😭😭

[@OhTindaKo]

true

[@iiroaro808]

I immediately thought the same thing. I did not expect that shit, nor did I expect it to slap so goddamn hard.

[@sparda9060]

That's lyrics from rage against the machines song called killing in the name of.

[@tomiyu2297]

Oni Inc. Made a good remix to it. It's called "In this song everyone dies"

[@Vazaz]

IM OBSESSED! i need it as well

[@TyrellGames]

A lot of these "composer reacts" to music videos are really just reaction videos in disguise, but this is wayyyyy more than that. Massive props to you for spending so much time actually analyzing the music, as well as even cutting up the parts and redoing it in different styles. Your channel is awesome.

[@brigidtheirish]

Hardly "in disguise" if "reacts" is in the title.

[@GrandMrBoss]

Should call his "Producer Analyzes"

[@mechanicalfluff]

totally agree. i really get a kick out of watching reactions from people in the biz who can put their own experience and comparisons to the content. I think that's why charismatic voice took off so fast. "rando listens to song" isn't intriguing and is *barely* fair use.

[@Fourger14]

Other react channels: listen to the whole song making expressions. This react channel: breaks down why the song is good and makes several different versions of the same track being reacted to in order to illustrate points being made. Seriously, this is like five different covers *and* a reaction *and* real insight/critique wrapped into one concise video. You're amazing, brother. Be proud of this.

[@travis6359]

I think we all need a full release of that orchestral version.

[@ShakalakaKing]

Fun fact if it wasn't mentioned here, the guitar is mixed/sythned from a chainsaw. The making of the ost of Doom is honestly inspiring great watch if you have not seen it!

[@Fearranl]

not in this particular track iirc there's a lawnmower somewhere in the synths though

[@DreamyAileen]

There's no chainsaw in this track, you're thinking of Cultist Base There is a lawnmower in TOTTFIY though. I don't think Alex reacted to it in this video but it's the "bass" that comes in at roughly 2:48 in the official OST track

[@ShakalakaKing]

@@DreamyAileen I believe it was Hell Walker actually, though I wouldn't be suprised if he used it in most the tracks. Its a neat sound that comes from it, and likely safe to assume he would of used it elsewhere. That said didn't register this was covering Doom Eternal, which had some issues with Mick if I recall. Something about the ost had some drama or controversy around it and the amount of it was made by Mick. Think he's no longer tied to Doom, which sucks if that is accurate.

[@DreamyAileen]

@@ShakalakaKing Hellwalker has a chainsaw too, I just thought we were only talking about Eternal music Although listening to Cultist Base again I'm not sure if it is indeed a chainsaw or if it's a lawnmower instead

[@Ismael-kc3ry]

@@DreamyAileen cultist base is a chainsaw.

[@tuahsakato17]

5:03 Haunted House 6:05 19th Century Villain 9:47 Hallway in Hell 11:40 Doombourne 14:37 Cyberdoom 17:20 Doomfunk Bro please release the full track of the Orchestral 19th century villain version onegaishimasu T_T Such an earworm... Also personally i feel that the Metal represents Demons(Metal is demonic and stuff lol) and Electronic represents robots and cybernetic, which is a huge theme in Doom's demonic legion. Holyfuck the Bloodborne and Cyberpunk 2077 version are GOLD too......just mash 3 of them up please T_T

[@LunarRetro]

YES! PLEASE ALEX! We beg of you!

[@Lefsler]

Gosh, I was going to post that as well, WE FREAKING NEED IT.

[@_S4d13_]

Yeah that orchestral version hits different. I want to hear the whole OST like that now 😭

[@dractneogg]

Ummm, Cyberdoom please 🙏

[@elilamonds2740]

Please do!!!

[@TheEightfoldPath_]

Hands down the most knowledgeable of the music "reacters". You don't just react, you analyze, explain, give examples and expand. The angles are amazing too, the spooky-angle of the "lead" never hit me but it does have that feel, but in a more aggressive way as if we are the horror.. and in the game, that's exactly what we are.

[@vayalond7203]

Power Metal is like the cheat code for when it come to show Metal is nerdy music, Wind Rose, Rhapsody of Fire, Dragonforce, Hammerfall, Elvenking all sound very epic and fantastic, like took from an RPG and it's a reason why I love it

[@AutumnusDux]

That segment at 6:00 convinced me: Someone needs to make an orchestral remix album out of Doom and Doom Eternal OSTs… That was so good!

[@thecommentguy9380]

The closest we got is the medieval remix

[@sirsnek6562]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2Wqnp2sn6dliNk

[@pravum3150]

The only thing they fear is thee

[@litebotsrasch7354]

would be a total success !!! It sounds amazing

[@lost_gold]

someone did an orchestral bfg division and i love it

[@jamauln1]

Man, I'm craving a full version of 6:06. Feels like an old school RPG track. Like Final Fantasy or something.

[@Alffraido]

same.

[@customregina9383]

PLEASE RELEASE IT!!!!!!!!

[@lytatroan]

Feels like a legendary pokemon battle

[@oyortizen]

oh you are here too omfg

[@DestroyerApollyon]

If the Slayer was a Dark Souls boss

[@BigHailFan]

I NEED a full orchestral version of this NOW.

[@whoosWE]

Are u gonna make it soon

[@TurokRevolution]

Thank you for mentioning the Killer Instinct soundtrack! I'm a bit dissapointed that most people only seem to know Mick Gordon for his work on DOOM 2016 and Eternal. While Mick did a great job on those, I think his work on Killer Instinct is even better for how unique each song sounds. I also love "The Partisan" from Wolfenstein: The Old Blood by Mick Gordon and Tex Perkins, that song deserves more attention.

[@TimeMovesOn]

also cant forget Celldweller, amazing band that is very adjacent with Mick Gordons vibe and helped make Killer Instinct sound that much better

[@paweuszcz4856]

I would like an entire cover from 6:05 as a song, that sounded amazing

[@wallaceman105]

Same!

[@relaxandfocus5563]

same my guy

[@barnaclejones822]

PLEASE

[@EverDee]

Calling these "reactions" is kind of a disservice to your skill at breaking apart songs, telling us what is going on, and even rebuilding them in different generes. Good stuff as always :).

[@86Fallowcp]

Yeah but otherwise people won't be interested if he says everything he does. Simple is best

[@RoyalRoy64]

Someone else's comment, not mine, but gonna use as a bookmark for me 5:03 Haunted House 6:05 19th Century Villain 9:47 Hallway in Hell 11:40 Doombourne 14:37 Cyberdoom 17:20 Doomfunk

[@jocosesonata]

Dude, thanks for the timestamps!

[@yashvardhansoni7325]

Thanks Man

[@TwizztidAngel]

The slayer is the embodiment of all the righteous rage and fury that the innocent have ever felt at the hands of those that would take advantage of the helpless. He is unending, unyielding, ETERNAL!!! This song is definitely the song that gets played over the megaphone as the helos crest the horizon just before the napalm hits and feel the thumping fear in your chest as the cavalry hits the ground and shreds everything in its path!

[@JesusProtects]

He is a metaphor of what God will do with the wicked in the day of judgement.

[@TwizztidAngel]

@@JesusProtects hahahaha

[@Schpoo]

Your orchestral variant of this track is fire and we need it as a standalone. Please!

[@pseudo23video]

Yes!

[@RioKurniawanpsi]

YES!

[@lucasloponi626]

YES!!!!

[@SliderFury1]

Extremely yes!!

[@LaughsWithKnives]

i just went looking for it thinking that it was someone else's work, but nope hes just that much of a badass

[@vak.o]

I absolutely LOVED what you did with the Classical remix and I really wanted to see a Funky remix for this one and I’m glad we got one at the end! What I love most about this song is about how it’s electronic sounds are so reminiscent of the original 90’s DOOM soundtrack. It sounds so old and so new and goes to show how far technology has gone so that we can put entire orchestras into video games when back in the day, we could only have one instrument that played the most simplistic keys imaginable to give that same feeling our orchestras do today. It honestly sounds like Mick Gordon wanted to remind us of the theme and beat that this entire song was built upon, the foundation of this new DOOM and it’s soundtrack. He wanted to remind us the spirit of this old track, and he wanted to keep that spirit while improving the entire body. It’s absolutely genius. I mean, if you turn it into an 8-beat track or something, I bet my life and then some that it sounds like a 90’s DOOM track. Genius!

[@thereeper]

The fact that the melody that you often hear is actually a chainsaw put through a synth? Way too epic!!

[@Zraknul]

Alex your reactions/breakdowns are the best. I love all the extras, genre shifts and education you throw into them.

[@dragonsteamworks6675]

I loved this song so much I forgot it came with a free game.

[@RedMelodyMusic]

Not even half way but I'm already loving his reactions.

[@walrusrider7138]

your ability to translate this music into so many other genres is amazing

[@metalgamerjonny6410]

1:26 was absolutely incredible to hear. i dont ask a lot from other content creators at all but....would it be ok if...we could have a full version of this...?

[@anubrakahn2970]

The dopest thing about the DOOM Eternal tracks is how they layer in and out depending on the on screen action. If there are weaker enemies on the map, the music chills and then it hits when bigger enemies show up. Then it dies down again once you eliminate the bigger threats. It feels pretty incredible in game.

[@jeanfigueroa6235]

I love that technique, I appreciated it a lot too in the most recent Deus Ex games

[@JinhoIzanagawa]

Its not the same thing but DMC has that aswell with their combo system connecting with the sound, C,B,A,S,SS,SSS C is just instrumentals, and S is where the music has a beat drop basically the theme of what character you're playing will sing the chorus, Vergil's I am the storm that is approaching, Nero's Pull my devil trigger, and my personal favorite is Dante's You cannot kill me chorus. It's fucking amazing

[@Sparda11222]

It's so unfair to call you videos just reactions. You sir are a master of your craft and watching you dissect and give everything in our most favorite songs even more meaning and understanding..is just amazing. You blew my mind with this one. Thank you!

[@PrograError]

well at least tom scott won't be shit talking him as that corner " 'U'witch " streamer ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vaoGinmJxrh7c )

[@Sparda11222]

@@PrograError Incredibly educational vid. Thanks bro.

[@jinxysaberk]

I love how much love you show to video game music. Such an underappreciated form of music and its so easy to overlook while playing a game

[@DangerBattyChu]

This was awesome. Definitely the best reaction to this tune (and I have seen a lot.) I’m absolutely loving your format. Very unique and pops off the screen. Wonderful job with this.

[@RetroRanter]

Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal soundtracks brought the pure hellish heaviness that the games needed. Someone hire Alex for vocals on the next Doom game! 😱

[@Ephemeridian]

There's a lot of dynamism to how they did the "adapt to the level" stuff. Each level has 2-3 different intensities (ambient, light, heavy) and the tracks are dynamically mixed by the game engine to be appropriate to what's happening in the level. An example of a benefit of this: the synth arpeggios were actually previously introduced to the listener before the heavy bit starts playing, so they're also a callback/"return to the familiar" sort of a break too. If I remember correctly, there were also hints of certain note progressions in the ambient, but it's been a while since I've played.

[@KainYusanagi]

You are entirely correct!

[@1976smb]

Literally the best reaction/evaluation I've seen of this song. I've learned soo much from this video.

[@TheLegendsmith]

Great break down! It's so good to hear another professional talk about what goes into Mick's work. I've been following Mick since his Killer Instinct work. When he posted the preview for Village of Whispers on twitter way back, I was instantly hooked, and he never disappointed since!

[@PlanetaryPhoenix]

4:18 I don't think that was a synth, i think Mick just straight up used a chainsaw. He's done that for several tracks in the games

[@theguywhoseinsideyourwalls9153]

I'm sorry WHAT

[@zachhouston514]

@@theguywhoseinsideyourwalls9153 lmfao yeah Mick used Chainsaws to do some sounds

[@TimeMovesOn]

@@theguywhoseinsideyourwalls9153 yeah he puts a chainsaw or lawnmower through a midi keyboard fairly often lol

[@WilliamNyberg]

Sounds like an overdrive hurdy-gurdy to me..

[@wea69420]

nah, that's a synth. the chainsaw was used for those droning sounds like at 9:27 in the background. you can't really control the pitch of a chainsaw unless you spend a stupid amount of time sampling it.

[@manystoofs1710]

Dude Mick Gordon also did the Prey 2017 soundtrack and it makes similar use of sounds and electronic textures it’s so sick. Especially “The Phantoms”.

[@01___01]

he also did beautiful desolation is good

[@Kyacchan88]

This has been one of my favorite tracks for a while, but your expertise and enthusiasm breathed some new life into it for me - thank you for such a cool analysis man, you've made a new fan!

[@nenish]

This is by far the best breakdown I’ve seen of this track. Bravo brother!

[@AMetalWorld]

‘Maybe it symbolizes that the DOOMGUY is being haunted by his own internal ghosts, and that’s the source of his unrelenting rage against the demons. Idk I never played DOOM’ This is a surprisingly accurate read. The original plot of the first DOOM is that the demons killed his pet bunny Daisy, and he went totally off the reservation and killed every demon on Mars. In fact, if you scrutinize the cover art for the DOOM games, you can see Daisy hidden in the background. The modern games added more lore, where he was championed as the greatest warrior of a race of alien gods, even though he was human, who gave him his technology (kind of like Samus Aran from Metroid) and unleashed him against the legions, allowing him to direct his rage against all demonkind in their own hellish realms using the strongest weapons in the universe. But really, the underlying driving force for his bloodlust and quest for vengeance is still the same. RIP Daisy 🐰 The more you know 💫

[@lonewolfcharles]

i mean daisy was his innocent pet, man deserves to be angry i feel like john wick and doom guy would make the most dangerous duo both lost a precious pet

[@brandonkays3005]

just slight (not that important) correction: the doom guy doesn't find that daisy has been slaughtered until the end of the first doom game, as it was the stinger for "doom 2: hell on earth". the plot of the original doom is simply that demons have overrun the military compound and possessed all your buddies, so you're the only living survivor and you're fighting for your life.

[@WolfTamer]

Even though Daisy's in every level in Doom Eternal but I'm just gonna go ahead and sweep that under the rug

[@Sad_Elf]

he didnt lose his shit until episode 4 of doom 1 which was added in the ultimate doom, thy flesh consumed, he only found that daisy died after hell on earth with thy flesh consumed being set after it in which he does simply walk into hell to massacre those boys, after he came back he was so fucked up that by the time doom 64 happened he was just ptsd and hate and decided to stay behind in hell to make sure they dont try any shit again

[@Chibipayne]

So doom guy was the OG John Wick? LOL I didn't know that :D

[@JJStylies]

14:55 they've talked about how they got a whole chorus of metal vocalists for the soundtrack, so I really think that riser actually *is* a fry scream processed to work like a riser

[@TunaPetunia456]

Just gonna say this, I really like your username lmao

[@JJStylies]

@@TunaPetunia456 tyty

[@TunaPetunia456]

@@JJStylies You're welcome :D

[@igodreamer7096]

I love your explanations and dissection of these songs, man. Keep great, brother! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@wowandrss]

Great commentary and all the edits were amazing, a lot of work was put into the video. It shows! Thank you man.

[@fpow5284]

Glad to see you cover this, Mick is a legend and I hope he makes more music for other game companies or even solo stuff

[@the_furry_inside_your_walls639]

I hear he's working on the soundtrack for Atomic Heart. You can even hear some of the work for the soundtrack in the latest trailer for the game.

[@samm4687]

Just a shame he cant fulfil his end of contracts without blaming his failures on the studio and making out he wasnt the problem.

[@optimizedlaziness6183]

@@the_furry_inside_your_walls639 he also composed the OST for Prey

[@KainYusanagi]

@@samm4687 Which he was absolutely correct in doing, so...

[@samm4687]

@@KainYusanagi what failing to meet a project after multiple extensions to the time and missing them all. Then having someone else do his job and then slandering that person and the company. Yeh he was in the right.

[@Twisted_Logic]

I highly recommend checking out Mick's GDC talk on Doom 2016's sountrack. He goes a lot into the production and his decision-making. Also: something that you don't get out of the soundtrack version is that the music is built out of modular segments that can be played in any order, and what plays is based on whatever is going on on screen

[@VainerCactus0]

That talk is quite nerdy :)

[@kurokamikage_official]

@@VainerCactus0 I mean it is but Mick makes the nerdy stuff sound like it's the most interesting thing ever Tested it on many people who aren't into music production, they liked *the hell* out of his talk

[@VainerCactus0]

@@kurokamikage_official I am one of those people, I know nothing about making music.

[@VainerCactus0]

@Top Lobster Possibly.

[@timchambers55]

I think you just became my favourite musical analysis channel. It's one thing to have someone just state that Gordon's composition would sound appropriate if played on classical instruments, but for you to then create a demonstration of that for us to hear is absolutely awesome as a viewer. And that's just ONE example of the multiple times you went to that sort of effort in this video. Absolutely awesome dude, I've just subscribed and look forward to watching your other videos!

[@JamesBond-mm3iu]

Where has this channel been all my KZbin life? Subbing for sure and going to binge watch these videos man your excellent. Love the energy keep it up.

[@gabebriggs]

When he did the orchestral version I was like “this sounds like it would be in Hollow Knight”

[@adamsn89]

Best explanation of what came to mind

[@shankypanky8879]

Among many things, this is a tutorial on how to do a react video - He is not just reacting to a song by pausing and saying omg, that was awesome every now and then. Instead, he gives an in-depth analysis of minute details while giving us multiple variations of the song and how this song could have been in other popular games. Just like the song itself, there are so many layers to Alex's videos that you end up just wanting more! Great Work, Brother!

[@CelsdergGaming]

I have NEVER needed a full version of a piece MORE than that funkified mix you put together for the outro. I'm so happy I've discovered this channel, incredible stuff sir.

[@HybridMiranda]

I can't believe it took me so long to find you- this is one of the BEST breakdowns of music I have ever seen on KZbin! I especially loved how you would play and transform the different pieces, and then your explanations so that normal people could understand. Excuse me while I go binge your channel--!!

[@catgirlsarereal]

bro your vocals are actually so good like that scream was impeccable

[@Artic_Artemis]

6:05 i want the full version of that!!

[@socialnetworking4782]

Dude, you do a great job. You go super in depth and really share what you have learned in a really open way. Very refreshing and inspiring honestly, you earned a new subscriber. Thanks for the hard work.

[@GKSchattenjaeger]

A very informative reaction, loved it. And dear lord, that section where you showed a "classic" version was incredible, wish there was a longer version of that.

[@bigtomato7496]

1:34 What he did at the end of that compoundation of those 2 songs I really like that. He got a good scream and just saying Metal is the best genre of music.

[@SobiTheRobot]

I need a full version of that funky cover. PLEASE. "The Only Thing They Fear...Is Funk"

[@RockinAfr0]

Gotta say I love how you not only talk about what this music does as it is happening (or just happened), but also illustrate it with e.g. orchestral examples! Sure, it's one thing to say how it would sound like played by an orchestra, but to actually make it and show us is dedication and watcher friendly on another level! I'm not usually the type to go on "you've just earned a sub" rants, but this was exceptional! great video, great analysis!! :D

[@nicopootato2330]

We need the full vocal cover of this, please. Also the orechstal conversion is insane, the effort that must have went into that.

[@_imago]

I only knew you as "the groovy cover guy with cool shirts" until now, man this is probably the best reaction-type video I watched. The way you explain and mix it up with snippets of covers is really great!

[@KainYusanagi]

You singing over it with metal lyrics dressed up as a 1990's metalhead-emo.... that was just perfect.

[@TotallyNotLoki]

Your enthusiasm and obvious knowledge combined with your ability to both show and tell has definitely earned my sub. Nice!

[@black_platypus]

Oh my god! This is so amazing! 🤯 🙌 You went above and beyond the call of duty for an analysis/reaction and added SO MUCH value and creativity with your "illustrations" and re-imaginings to expand on your points. Thank you so much! 😊

[@lava4732]

If you are curious, the chorus at the end is "Rip and Tear"

[@infernalkiwi]

Love seeing the Blind Guardian love. I'm such a sucker for Power and Symphonic metal. So glad you enjoyed this! Mick used stuff like Power tools and even a Lawnmower in his Tracks for Doom. We were so lucky to have a game with our $60 Soundtrack.

[@coryling4014]

Hands down this is the most entertaining and enjoyable breakdown and analysis of this song I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for this video.

[@xjustsomeguyx1554]

I NEED that orchestral revision. You are a phenomenal analyzer/composer.

[@Nintony58]

okay but no one gonna talk about how this man just popped out the heavy metal vocals out of nowhere? Was not expecting that at all!

[@thecommentguy9380]

It's been memed to death out there but: this isn't metal, this is the entire periodic table

[@scout9936]

This is the only "Composer reacts" video I've found with some actual substance. Thank you, very cool

[@r.u.s.t.659]

Fantastic breakdown my dude, love watching a fellow composer/musician break this down. Pretty spot on all around needless to say. Love having a common “musical soul” to share on this. Thanks.

[@r.u.s.t.659]

Holy cow, and also BEAUTIFUL classical interpretation right here. Great job highlighting the classical comparisons it really shows the beauty behind the music. THANK YOU.

[@angelrivera4526]

Lobe Alex’s takes on tracks and how he breaks them down. Another fantastic video 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@phosphophynix479]

Lobe Alex is now his new name

[@angelrivera4526]

@@phosphophynix479 just now seeing the typo 🤣🤣

[@phosphophynix479]

@@angelrivera4526 please don’t change it, it’s beautiful

[@angelrivera4526]

@@phosphophynix479 I told myself not to edit it too 🤣🤣

[@phosphophynix479]

@@angelrivera4526 👍

[@Otaku387]

Okay, we need a full conversion of this song to the 19th Century Villain style, it was friggin' divine. Can we also get a full conversion of the Cyberpunk version of this song? That slapped so good.

[@heXan]

Thank you for doing this reaction! This was the most interesting and in-depth-reaction-video I've seen about this song. BIG LIKE! :D

[@xYarbx]

Dude I've never heard so many sick alternative versions of Doom music my hats off to you.

[@AJZulu]

@ 6:35 It might be a track for a villain, but it's also hauntingly fcking sad. There is a deep pain there that can never be relieved. No matter what he does. This pain. This deep sadness he has can only be expressed in savage unadulterated rage and violence that is never ending. Unabated. For millennia (eons according the the testaments of DOOM) in Hell itself. And the pain doesn't go away even when he wins.

[@EricGonzalo]

Really like that callout to Animals as Leaders, the way the band operates is insane. Matt Garstka being able to finesse and show off his chops is one of the highlights of my listening experience, and hearing Tosin and Javier complement each other and leave space for super intricate playing. Everyone can handle the rhythm, but everyone can also bring out really good sound for the music they play!

[@bloodywolf9317]

The amount of effort you put in is amazing and appreciated! Rearranging the song into a sinister orchestral was just so good thank you

[@bakakami2112]

I cant remember where did i see it before, but Mick Gordon did a panel interview explaining the music production process he came up with when doing the Doom 2016 soundtrack. I would recommend that interview to have an insight to his design process and how he came up with the aggressive electronic sounds in the music.

[@bukquang]

Gdc talk circa that time 2016 ~ onward

[@alexr1318]

5:17 he literally summed up doom eternal from less than 30 seconds into a track what a guy

[@djmagichat1721]

16:22 You just called out one of the most important lessons I think anyone interested in music needs to learn early on: It's unbelievably important to add rests in the music. Give the listener a break, even for a moment or two. As my teacher at the time put it, "Think of what you're playing as a phrase or a sentence. That rest is the period at the end of your sentence." I was told to do this when I was learning to improvise guitar solos, but I always get so swept up in the feeling of power from this soundtrack that I never noticed how well Mick Gordon uses those breaks. Awesome. EDIT: When do you think you'll drop a full version of The Only Thing They Fear is Your Funky Self?

[@lewishorsley3894]

You put so much effort into your videos! ❤

[@m4dm3th0d]

9:20 His stuff with Killer Instinct Season 1 was the reason why I was so hyped when he was announced to be working on DOOM 2016. My personal favourites were Polemos (Aganos' theme) and Inferno (Cinder's theme)

[@deth2munkies]

Both of those are season 2, but I love those tracks too!

[@SoI_Badguy]

Also Village of Whispers

[@elPominator]

His TJ Combo piece was a great show of his talent with a more hip hop style as well, always part of the gym playlist

[@PleasantLeech]

One thing that you can't really appreciate in this format is the incredible dynamic nature of the music in game. So many criteria such as your health, enemy types, amount of enemies and what you are doing can effect the music. It's extremely fluid and I watched a live stream of Mick and it's insane how much thought he put into how the music transitions in intensity to match the vibe of what's happening on screen.

[@sudhirbabu548]

Oh my.. been binge watching reactions to this awesome track and i finally found a reaction that i liked and subbed right away. Good and genuine effort my friend. Go to great heights in life.

[@nullarc5]

Caught this thanks to the algorithm, but damn, this is way more in depth than any "reaction" channels I've seen. In depth analysis with so many connections. Subscribed.

[@Rumcake256]

Holy hell the orchestral version gave me GOOSEBUMPS!

[@tcmr5775]

The classical rendition you did sent chills throughout my entire body, holy shit dude. Instant subscribe. I cannot WAIT to see your channel grow!!

[@TheMonkeyBloke]

Same! Sign me up 😂

[@disnaut4935]

The extra work you put in is phenomenal. It is teaching more about music that I love. Thank you.

[@passgo8507]

Dude, you’re amazing. You actually add things to the music with your perspectives and deconstruction. Consider myself subscribed!!