COMPOSER reacts 😱 to SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS OST Epilogue!!!

[@PoloBoyPrince]

You should sell "Whoa This Transition Was Incredible" T-shirts lol

[@AtlasBenighted]

Oh no, I have a catchphrase now 😆

[@glimamou6258]

Dude! The piano!

[@TwiztedDezign]

Shadow of The Colossus itself is considered a masterpiece by many people and it's one of my top 3 games of all time. Cool reaction. Please do Apotheosis from Journey.

[@AtlasBenighted]

It is regarded as that indeed. Journey is getting traction!

[@Walamonga1313]

As a game, I wouldn't place it high tbh. Too clunky (probably intended though) and repetitive imo. As an experience though? Definitely top of the shelf. The soundtrack alone makes it a 9/10. Then the minimalistic approach to the story, the mystery/ambiguety, the immersive even if empty (or perhaps because it's empty) world, the art design... Piece of art no doubt.

[@TwiztedDezign]

@@Walamonga1313 yeah, I'm a minimalist spiritual person. Maybe that's why I love it so much.

[@Tuxedosnake00]

I'm crying about you reacting to my favourite music!

[@AtlasBenighted]

I teared up a lil bit there, not gonna lie 😄

[@foxythefoxbr5047]

Me too

[@darkgodacurzafatherofdeath2263]

my favorite track of the whole game and my favorite music in general

[@aaron2515]

yeah its lovely to see the reaction of a professional to kow otani's music

[@karimkj01]

get a job get a life

[@roseyy6265]

please react to A Despair-Filled Farewell from this game

[@AtlasBenighted]

Give rosey a like!

[@Tuxedosnake00]

Avion and celosia are my favourite colossi! This is the theme of these bosses

[@drdanster1987]

YES! best fight song in the game for sure!

[@nickdagecko7639]

@@drdanster1987 I like counterattack or gatekeeper of the castle ruins

[@Equinerhael]

@@nickdagecko7639 I’m partial to Liberated Guardian

[@Nimbo1805]

This is an awesome piece, as you said its played on the ending of the game, and with gorgeus cinematics take you to the closure of that overwelming tragedy shadow of the colossus is. A 10/10 masterpiece of a game to me.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Yes, very well said!

[@Loffeleif]

Great reaction. I heard this in 2005 as a 15-year old and every single time I listened to it, I closed my eyes and "directed" films in my head with this track. It's a different kind of beautiful and it's my opinion that this composer is just as great as the classic historical ones, with the only difference being he's still among us. You should definitely have a listen to Akira Yamaoka's work for Silent Hill 2 and 3 as well. If you start with "Theme of Laura" that's a great place to begin.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Oh I like that request. I've always known Silent Hill as a juggernaut of a game in PS

[@Tuxedosnake00]

Silent hill 2 music is great the best songs of the ost Are -Null Moon -promise -theme of laura and - true If you would make a breakdown of silent hill 2, Lore of Atlas, you could Analyse these songs for a compilation. They take like 15 min. Max together

[@jbmgil]

I was hoping that The Sunlit Earth was included in this version, the actual last song of the game, the song that really ends up the game perfectly. Listen to it, Atlas, and maybe make a quick reaction video for us to watch. Seriously, it's perfect

[@Tuxedosnake00]

Great song! I love that part with the eagle and circle: it ends like it begins

[@AtlasBenighted]

Hey Juliana, more SOTC breakdowns will come!

[@MrHighwind]

I’ve heard this song literally hundreds of times, but seeing you react to it for the first time, it brought me to tears. Thanks for renewing my love for this masterpiece.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Awesome!

[@Androvalius]

Koh Otani is such an underrated absolute genius, I'm happy to see him getting some love, even if I'm 3 years late xD

[@moradan81]

Man, just hearing this with my eyes closed brings back that moment when you hear Agro's breathing, and realized even before she enters scene that she's still alive. Goooooooooooosebumps all over again.... and tears of course.

[@AtlasBenighted]

What a feeling

[@Dreamline78]

The Epilogue revisits a motif that played during the opening cinematic of the game, particularly the string and flute arrangement toward the beginning. Its cadence is slightly altered, and it evokes a different emotion than it did at the beginning of the game. I'm not musically educated so I can't explain it the best, but hopefully you know where I'm coming from.

[@jaredwalley5692]

You honestly need to see the video with the music in many of these instances. I shed tears because I remember seeing the video along with the soundtrack in many cases. It really seals the experience.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Ok Jared, I will!

[@Phsousa-fc8qg]

And one more thing, this song and Prologue (the song that opens the game) have a lot of parallels, specially at the beginning of both. See the difference of similar motifs being done in different ways and feelings is so good

[@AtlasBenighted]

Alrighty then!

[@goldentrout4811]

It is indeed a masterpiece.

[@crackball22]

This is one of the few purely orchestral songs that will actually move me to tears. Maybe it's because of the story of the game adding weight to the music but it just really hits hard edit: I made that comment literally seconds before watching you wipe a tear away

[@andresrosa6313]

Proof that games can be art .... the music is amazing and even more amazing this game came out in 2005 and is 2020 and we still talk about it. A WORK OF ART

[@AtlasBenighted]

A Work of Art, couldn't have said it better!

[@HugoStiglitz88]

The soundtrack and game are both masterpiece works by geniuses. One of my favorite tracks is demise of the ritual, for the final boss fight. The final boss is located in the F8 section of the map. F8, Fate. Also just the name of the game, Shadow of the colossus. The colossi in the game don't cast shadows. The player, Wander, does. You are the Shadow of the colossus

[@Rappii318]

Nice to see that you are taking comments into a count! If i had to recommend a song from this (magnifecent) game, i say: counterattack, a messenger from behind, liberated guardian , and finally, a despair fair well ( choose the last one first if you see this cause its fliping amazing)

[@AtlasBenighted]

More SOTC will come i think!

[@nocat1]

Thank you for reacting to this excellent composition, one of my favorite soundtracks from one of my favorite games... Imagine the work that went into just this track... Cheers...!!!

[@AtlasBenighted]

No need to imagine, I experienced it right there

[@monicav3791]

This piece gets me so emotional every time. The part at 5:02 to me seems like an inmense relief. Like I’m flying almost. Flying across this mystifying land. I ... i just can’t explain . So magical

[@AtlasBenighted]

Yes, that's what a good ost does in a good game!

[@stsewak]

your interpretation at the end of the video about the song is very spot on in most of your video

[@Phsousa-fc8qg]

Seeing those reactions are making me so happy omg, i hope you play the game one day, how they tell a story by itself and build more on the nuances of the game is insane. On such a subjective game the songs helps to tell it's story and even foreshadow what comes next on a very meaningful, symbloic and surprising ending. I'd love to see your thoughts on Vogel Im Kafig from the anime Attack on Titan, a true anthem on both hope and despair and nature of humanity

[@AtlasBenighted]

Doing anime osts is getting traction! probably will happen sooner than later!

[@DamageMaximo]

I've heard this game's soundtrack so many times already, but it always impresses me by a bunch

[@sutekidane94]

Hey! Thanks for listening to my request! I’m glad I’m able to spread beautiful music to more people. You are correct about the name of the song. As “Epilogue” plays, the final scene plays out along with the credits. As far as a game having a song that feels like a farewell and a thank you. The Final Fantasy X “Ending Theme” and “Suteki Da Ne (Orchestrated)” fit that description perfectly. If you’re interested in reacting to that game, I made a comment on your Final Fantasy XV reaction highlighting some of the best tracks from Final Fantasy X.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Allrighty then mate! thanks!

[@franciscovianasantana4920]

I heard this song in 2005 (first time) and I cried a lot (history and music); since then I always had this song on my tracklists. I jus love this game. For me it is, still, the best game I ever played. Just another level.

[@zachariousmccool5768]

I told you on the last OST THIS IS HOW The game ends........and it made you cry.......it makes me cry since 2005. And its such a beautiful game. If anytime you ceel in doubt...just remember mom

[@AtlasBenighted]

Yes, I was tearing up there

[@pabletediaz]

When you play with the art. That’s Shadow of The Colosus

[@RoGameReview]

The song is a masterpiece put the part at 05:02 is godly

[@felipemcarullo1556]

the deal is sealed. I want THIS to play at my funeral

[@ps2nolimits]

Great reaction, very interesting to see you react to one of my favorite soundtracks!

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks Christian!

[@lmonarkl1158]

I personally prefer "Prologue". It's such a wonderful piece :')

[@Wildo87112]

Hey there! I thought you might be interested in giving Shirou Sagisu's work a listen --- he's the composer behind the massively (in)famous animation Neon Evangelion series. His work for a "rebuild" of the animation series, specifically, are worth noting for its energetic, epic, and often melancholic sounds. The last of the quadrology of the Rebuild series is coming out soon in Japan, and I think your reaction video should ring relevant to a lot of people. Some tracks that I recommend are: - God's Message (from Evangelion 3.0: You Can (Not) Redo OST) - The Final Decision We All Must Make (from Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance OST) - At the Very Beginning (Evangelion 2.0: You Can (Not) Advance OST) - Angel of Doom (from Evangelion 1.0: You Are (Not) Alone OST) Stay safe out there!

[@AtlasBenighted]

I wasn't planning on breaking anime ost but this sounds very interesing. Thanks Kringy!

[@Wildo87112]

@@AtlasBenighted No prob! Godspeed LoA

[@bmomouse6859]

Man PLEASE react to The Sunlit Earth from Shadow of the Colossus. It’s so beautiful man, I literally form tears in my eyes when I hear it

[@AtlasBenighted]

Next SOTC breakdown will be Sunlit

[@bmomouse6859]

Lore of Atlas wonderful!

[@filippecerdeira2470]

The end of this game is so full of emotions. The song matches perfectly.

[@yourlocalcashregister1123]

Some of my favorite tracks in this game are Counterattack, A Messenger From Behind, and Creeping Shadow. I’d like to see what your opinions of them are

[@Antis14CZ]

This made me think about another suggestion for your reaction videos: "Nascence", "The Road of Trials", and "Apotheosis" from Journey. Two words: Austin Wintory. I think you mentioned liking one of his other OSTs ;-)

[@AtlasBenighted]

Journey getting traction! I played ABZU and thought the ost was brilliant!

[@elhuitzilopochtlispartano5115]

The experience increases playing the game ♥ I have played on its PS2 version on PC and ultra super graphics are not needed for this game ♥ Agroooooo!

[@AtlasBenighted]

I bet it does

[@elhuitzilopochtlispartano5115]

@@AtlasBenighted great channel, dude. Very original. I follow you.

[@deathbyslipknot]

Shadow of the Colossus transcends video games. It is one of the best works of art, ever. Period. Regardless of medium.

[@FunnyHell]

Loved this game since the beginning. I still get chills from this soundtrack. ❤

[@Mtaalas]

In this, he's introducing many of the musical themes and leit motifs that are going to be heard across the soundtrack for this game. Kou (Kow) Otani is amazing composer and arranger and has such control over his craft. He has made many remarkable soundtracks, like "Haibane Renmei" which is phenomenal.

[@Drivelingnitwit]

Another beautiful and short piano piece is “Perpetual” from the OST of Resonance of Fate. I think you’ll take a great liking to it! :)

[@herrjingjing]

In a interview the composer talked about the songs and their musical style, the feeling of them that he wanted to achieve as being prayers. I think he achieved that!

[@isaacroberson5980]

The music from this masterpiece just gives me chills from how amazing it is…this was my very first video game and Kow Otani did an amazing job with this soundtrack

[@switposting]

I know other people have said this, but you seriously should react to A Despair-Filled Farewell. It's such a beautiful piece.

[@AtlasBenighted]

It's coming!

[@seykken]

Loved the review! You are so good on that, i just understand every single word like it was mine... Keep the good work! You rocks! Also, I am a giant fan of great video game music and I think it excels many media approachs other than videogames. if I could recommend you some of the best videogame osts that i heard in my life, there's a list of the ones that, no mater how much time passes, i couldn't forget and always get goosebumps hearing. You don't need to listen to all (only if you want to), but i guarantee that any of these songs will be good enough for you to be interested on listening to more of it: (PS: The list is ordered as decrescent based in my preference) 1 - Legend of Mana (PS1) - "Title Theme" 2 - Legend of Mana (PS1) - "Holy Power of Mana" 3 - Chrono Cross (PS1) - "Time's Scar" 4 - Chrono Cross (PS1) - "Fortress of Ancient Dragons" 5 - Bayonetta (Xbox 360/PS3/Switch/PC) - "Paradiso [Sea of Stars]" 6 - Bayonetta (Xbox 360/PS3/Switch/PC) - "One of a Kind" 7 - Final Fantasy XV (Xbox One/PS4/PC) - "Dawn" 8 - Final Fantasy XV (Xbox One/PS4/PC) - "Valse di Fantastica"

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you mate!

[@orohyuno]

I understand what you say about feeling like the developers are saying goodbye in this song. This is great and probably the best work of Koh Otani. Another game you should listen, althought is really different because it's definetely not an orquestra soundtrack like this one, is Undertale. If you do react to Undertale soundtrack, keep in mind that both the game and the soundtrack is mainly (99%) work of one totally amateur dude, Toby Fox. He created, programmed and composed the entire game, which is a simple game but so succesfull and well received. In this game, the last song in the credits definetely also feels like the developers are saying goodbye, because in this case, it's the same guy! Haha It's hard to say which is my favorite song from Undertale, but it's between Ghost Fight and Spider Dance for sure. But most people will say Megalovania is the best song.

[@zrise8023]

**Chuckles**

[@Tuxedosnake00]

Can I request you a song of the game Nier Automata :`` a beautiful song`` I think you would like it

[@AtlasBenighted]

Sure! Give Ray a like!

[@darshio8307]

He actually did it!

[@victordesouzasperduto]

I totally recommend another of his soundtracks ,from gash or Zatch Bell an anime from the 2000s ,most of the people don't know its existence but i frekking love It ,its from my childhood,i recommend : kanashii tatakai,ore tachi wa makenai zo, a hero is born,im Not saying its the same level of shadow,but its one of the most important sounds of my life,If you interested...........,congrats for the Very Nice job,great Channel you have ❤❤

[@JoiceVaderd]

Would love to see him react to the MGS theme

[@habadasheryjones]

I'd like to hear your take Halo's music. Any game from 1-3, ODST or Reach would be worth a listen because Marty O' Donnell doesn't mess around when composing a soundtrack.

[@kyuujinyetto6228]

Don't forget to edit the description, some timestamps are wrong. Wonderful commentary on the song, shadow of the colossus has some amazing ost.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Apologies, it should be fixed now

[@RukonTheCreator]

Lol I love how you wanna add commentary but don’t wanna talk over the music 🤣

[@AtlasBenighted]

Calculated mate 🤖

[@PierFrancescoPierleoni]

love your reactions to videogame soundtracks, Shadow oh the Colossus is one of the best. I suggest you Dancing Mad from Final Fantasy VI or all the battle and boss themes form Final Fantasy saga xD Good luck with everything! Subscirbed :)

[@PierFrancescoPierleoni]

or Prime #7 from echo chrome if you're searching for t a little gem :)

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks mate! More FF will come!

[@killerking2346]

Great music. Great impressions! Any chance of giving Nier OST some love? There are a lot of winners, but I would mainly recommend "Kaine ~ Salvation", "Grandma" and "Song of the Ancients ~ Fate"

[@AtlasBenighted]

Sure! I haven't played Nier so it's a good candidate!

[@wbgospel]

Totally agree about Nier, I also recommend the track Shadowlord which is amazing

[@jamespereira8339]

I believe this song is in the intro and the end of the game, that's is so powerful

[@Em-ox4cj]

Please review the credits theme from the Last Guardian (also made by Team Ico). That game's soundtrack is unbelievably underrated and deserves so much more love!

[@sultanrashid6942]

Great Reaction! to continue this series can you please react to ''Serpent Eating the Horizon'' live version from Bravely Default. It is a great piece of music and can give you an idea about the whole soundtrack. Also, I would love your opinion on the utilization of the many instruments they use.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Sure! give sultan a like, let's make it happen!

[@OmegaMetroid93]

Holy shit, yes please.

[@juan9121]

React to persona 5 music

[@AtlasBenighted]

Give Juan a like!

[@arielcordoba6603]

the soundtrack is beatiful !!!

[@rafaelramires5883]

10:40 Hi. I'm curious what tou have to say about this composer. Wil you ever do a vídeo talking about him? Just curious.

[@AtlasBenighted]

About Basil Poledouris? I would love to make a video about him but seems you are the only person interested so far 😆

[@rafaelramires5883]

@@AtlasBenighted that's Sad. 😅🤣😂

[@thescruffinator8830]

Listen to demise of the ritual from this game, it's so amazing.

[@Unknown_crusader]

Their other game, The last guardian has a gorgeous soundtrack too, btw.

[@nicoluggi95]

love this game

[@jrag0598]

Imagine if he heard the “Prologue” soundtrack of this game. As the title states, it’s the prequel to the Epilogue soundtrack and in my opinion the better song.

[@stef96ify]

At 6:25 it sounds just like a track from the Lord of the Rings

[@MadeOfMilk]

God this game touched my soul

[@rs-tw3vy]

07:41 dou you cry sir?😢

[@AtlasBenighted]

If you only knew

[@Bixodelasnbkazul]

Buena pelao loco, te pusiste ready con la musica buena buena, demasiado anuel en las calles, una vergoña.

[@AtlasBenighted]

😆 Soy el profesor X de la música 😲

[@jhovanielperez4763]

JAJA lo mismo digo, el regge ya esta quemao. La musica de juegos, anime y peliculas es mejor. Tambien hay buena musica de artistas americanos.

[@nigele8625]

@@jhovanielperez4763 supongo que te refieres al reggaeton y no al reggae

[@agungs.ramadhan8861]

Please reaction 「Kalafina - oblivious」 @ 9 + One live. it's a masterpiece that I think is the only one in the world, only Kalafina has it.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Sure!, give Agung a like!

[@Equinerhael]

I’d love for you to react to Overture Lore from The Last Guardian Or Light of Nibel from Ori and the Blind Forest

[@xXxanimeXD]

Please do kingdom hearts

[@AtlasBenighted]

Sure, give Jason a like!

[@ernestomuller13]

Excelent Song!!!

[@AtlasBenighted]

Excellent indeed!

[@mirayoquese8608]

Sir you definitely need to react to Bloodborne and Attack on Titan music.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Anime themes are getting traction!

[@Wolfstochter2008]

Ff14 got the best musik 😝 check it out, love These songs

[@kajus331]

weird time to ask, but could you react to Shadow of the Colossus - Demise of the Ritual

[@Redivel]

nice

[@paris-1911]

Personally my favorite piece of music ever created. Definitely biased, but idc, too beautiful

[@angelnoel5464]

How many types of badges this guys has? Lol next badge rose gold encrusted emerald badge

[@AtlasBenighted]

I'm thinking I'm going to make a chad badge, with a monster truck in the back

[@angelnoel5464]

@@AtlasBenighted thats sounds so METAL!!!

[@divzzz996]

Pls react to demise of ritual , shadow of the colossus

[@AtlasBenighted]

Give Divik a like!

[@vincentlaw1415]

You have to imagine that this track plays at the end, while you see all the colossuses that you have slaughtered laying in the landscape, overgrown by plants and covered in sand and earth. It is like a resume of everything you went through to get to the end, as the character and at the same time as the player.

[@AngryMonkey1992]

Good job man. maybe you can listen and react to the song Demon of hatred from Sekiro. I think you can enjoy it

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks José. I've seen some gameplay from the game and is beautiful to watch! Certainly intriguing to wonder the music that goes along with that!

[@prosketch95]

I'd listen to the Bloodborne OST over this any day of the week

[@DamageMaximo]

Nah Shadow of the Colossus spits on Bloodborne's soundtrack and there's nothing Bloodborne can do about it

[@prosketch95]

@@DamageMaximo gross opinion

[@Relugus]

Both games have great music, each in its own way. They are very different games so comparing them is silly.

[@bolfarine3267]

il love your channel please react to dragon quest 8 Remembrances this is my favorite video game song

[@gamingbtc]

The music is actually better than the game. The game was decent and creative, but janky as hell. The music is flawless and timeless.