DELTARUNE Orchestrated - Chaos King

This was the first piece I wanted to arrange, along with Field of Hopes and Dreams (I haven't figured out how to approach that one yet!). What's really exciting here is that I got to build further on techniques and instrumentation I developed from pretty much all my previous Undertale arrangements. Plus I spent a considerable amount of time balancing every instrument, EQ'ing every track to get it sounding good.
My takeaway from the original track and the context of the boss fight is a mix of shock, terror, and some mischief. You know while ascending the palace that the king is not going to grant you access to the fountain, but what surprises you is his disapproval of his son. Not only does he show such disdain, he even relishes in his villainy. This creates a strong motivation to the player to abandon the pacifist method and go all genocide on him.
Hopefully you can tell from listening to my arrangement that I had so much fun with the percussion. After doing the I Am Setsuna track, No Turning Back, I had an itch to make another track with percussion that is intense but still quick on its toes. Nearly all of toby fox's original rhythm is preserved, and I merely layered on top of that.
For others wondering how to orchestrate music, think of it as remastering a game. You don't just copy the same notes and substitute orchestral instruments. That's like slapping on some high-res textures and calling it a day. Does anyone enjoy playing the Final Fantasy games ported to mobile with the smoothed out graphics? You have to remodel everything from scratch with more detail. So for percussion, a trick I use is to subdivide the original rhythm, and then cut it up and distribute it among a bunch of instruments. Give the big booming drums the down beat, and the higher frequency instruments the syncopated and faster 16th note beats. Here are all the percussion patches I used in this song.
Spitfire HZ01 Percussion - Boobams, Paper Djuns
Spitfire HZ02 - Sony Stage Drums
Soundiron Clacks - Bamboo Pole
Cinesamples CinePerc - Taikos, Concert Toms, Tambourines, Tubular Bells, Crash Cymbals, Ensemble Claps + Snaps
QL Stormdrum - Ambient Largeness, Lord of Toms Ensemble, Clacks (Taiko), Spring Drums
I used to only use the stage mic versions of the patches because I naively thought that was the best when trying to recreate the sound of a full orchestra. Here, I experimented a lot with close mic versions, and I discovered that with the right control I can really get the punchy sound of the drums out without having to raise the volume out. This extended to the melodic instruments too, and allowed me to give the cello the same percussive rhythm.
I repeated the first half of the song because it's my favorite part. I had a lot of ideas that I wanted to explore without repeating the entire track. I didn't want to rush into the more intense variation right away because it deserves a build up. If you listen closely, the percussion rhythm in the first run-through is inverted before being restored at the repeat at 1:35. Another first for me in this track is pairing up instruments from different families. I used to keep the woodwinds, strings, and brass separate in their motifs, but here I had them all make friends and do parts solos together, so you'll hear match-ups like Harpischord/Horns, Piccolo/Trumpet, String/Percussion, Brass/Choir. Hope you guys enjoy this!
MP3 and FLAC available for Patrons. ► / thesecondnarrator
Arrangement by Jeremiah Sun
Original Song composed by toby fox
DELTARUNE Chapter 01 is currently free to download on PC and the Nintendo Switch

[@TheKstrider]

*one ally gets hurt* *uses the "heal everyone ever" spell*

[@barkn9643]

Strider Entertainment hp full USES IT ANYWAYS

[@daridon2483]

Most of the attacks are so simple to dodge that you only use courage and defend, and the case that you get hit,you only recieve a mere 6 damage hit,which translates to.........HEAL EVERYONE

[@Nube-Gamer]

And i thought I was the only one 😂

[@michaelweiske702]

Well, what else are they going to use the TP on? Might as well heal while you already have max TP, right?

[@bat2564]

@@michaelweiske702 it depends of your going for a massacre run of not, i guess.

[@rouxlskaard4891]

Simply Marvelousse! I applaudeth thou!

[@ivangold9218]

Nice puzzles btw

[@xavibun]

You make the best puzzles c:

[@coolisticdude10.09]

Hello Gaster face!

[@ComplimentarySpoon]

IM MAKING F*CKING MAC AND CHEESE

[@toasterfirepaws5172]

I wanna see paps work with u

[@ninjamaster9094]

I like the direction this remix is going. Most other remixes focus on the intensity of the battle, but I feel this one emphasizes the battle against a truly malevolent and slightly deranged ruler.

[@PasscodeAdvance]

and manages to terrify, goddamn it the king of DR is much scarier than Asgore who you feel horrible for. (poor Asgore)

[@flyingsnowycats]

i'll admit, I was kinda disappointed in this battle. I liked the will changing, and wish there was more to it, but the character design was kinda lack luster... He kinda looks a bit too goofy to be so terrifying. And, I feel like the battle should have been a bit more hectic. You've gotten this far. You've defeated many enemies. You're tired, but determined. One last fight. One last fight and we can go home. This large, impending monster stands before you. His totalitarian rule terrifies the warriors and enemies you faced before. Even his own son was afraid of him. Now, he refuses to take your mercy. Your kindness. He'd rather feed off your hatred. Make his son realize the true monsters inside us. I also didn't like how you just... wait it out. There isn't a strategy to defeat him. The 'no mercy' run equivalent makes more sense than the pacifist. You've fought hard, attempting to defeat this great creature. You've realized, just as you did with asgore, that simple mercy will get you no where. You must fight. Then, after he lands to one knee, Ralsie heals him. This orchestrated recreation does do the song justice, tho. It lets you feel this intensity and fear that is important to this character and battle.

[@flyingsnowycats]

@@garrettfish8471 Well, okay. I'll admit, his design is starting to grow on me. And, I guess you are right. The goofy sprite does make him more intimidating. His fight was still lack luster though.

[@flyingsnowycats]

@@garrettfish8471 yeah!

[@CuteFlowerMination]

Slightly is an understatement

[@asocksual4910]

I like how certain parts of this song almost sound kind of bright and heroic, it reminds me of King's delusions that his people see him as a hero.

[@Panyo_ThePanMan]

I like this song

[@dreadcrimson7966]

*To my people, I'm a hero...* _to you..?_ *_I'M THE B A D G U Y ! ! !_*

[@SrAndroide]

I'm the bad guy

[@dreadcrimson7966]

@Timo van der Geer of course...

[@aiksi5605]

Have you ever wondered who exactly are "his people" tho? because it seemed like noone really liked how he came to his rulership

[@WarmLusamine]

Never underestimate the power of delusions.

[@Kapnohuxi_folium]

simple propaganda spell

[@AxHell1993]

The part between 2:34 and 3:11 is simply phenomenal. Being my favorite part of the original song, you did amazing work orchestrating it !

[@dr.happyfuntimes1214]

That’s my favorite part too!

[@TheNaper]

What a great representation 😁😊

[@heheheiamderpmatter375]

The bit just before that part is really my favorite. I like how intense and imposing the arranger made the segment.

[@chrisgarrett6305]

@Magpie the leitmotif is originally from ‘the legend’, towards the end

[@ComplimentarySpoon]

dang this sounds like something from a movie

[@betaorionis8629]

Close ur eyes, and imagine watching a Deltarune Live Action Movie. . .

[@ComplimentarySpoon]

@@betaorionis8629 ugh lancer would be an abomination in live action lol

[@betaorionis8629]

He could be like a stereotypical character

[@KC_Garcia]

DELTARUNE: THE FIRST CHAPTER NOT COMING TO A MOVIE THEATER/CINEMA NEAR YOU

[@pikminpro2001]

@@KC_Garcia that sounds like something toby would say but like really this is brilliant

[@user-zy7kb6yd6z]

The crown of chaos surely goes to Jevil but the crown of cruelity and badness definitely goes to this guy

[@mrknightstudios232]

Chaos king it should be named: cruelty king instead of chaos king

[@user-zy7kb6yd6z]

@@mrknightstudios232 I mean he almost threw his son off the roof

[@chadpeterson5698]

Actually now the Crown of Cruelty and Badness would go to Jevil especially given how King was downgraded to joke status in Chapter 2

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

...you work SO HARD on these. Really make the piece your own instead of regurgitating a previous artist’s work. The flare you give tells me you have a gift. Use it well!

[@ethanotoroculus1060]

*_DELICIOUS INTRODUCTION_*

[@specter4591]

I love Chaos King so much, it's my favorite track and this was released yesterday on my birthday! Talk about a great present!

[@thesecondnarrator]

happy birthday!

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

If you're still trying to decide how to approach Field of Hopes and Dreams, what about reworking it into something like an Irish jig? Strip back the driving beat of the original into a light and breezy melody.

[@thesecondnarrator]

guess what? i might actually try that. no guarantees, and it might just be certain elements. thanks for the suggestion!

[@xtheamazingax]

Let me tell you a secret... Arrangments like this make me happy. Tbh it's not really a secret, but my instincts told me to say it anyway :P Fantastic stuff once again.

[@FunnyFany]

That intro was exactly how I'd imagined it would sound like when I first heard the original track, holy heck.

[@krisdreemurrchannel1265]

Nice orchestra dude. Feeling like i am in battle with him again

[@yeetusdefeetus]

Chaos King Chaos kong Chaos Control SoNiC AnD ShAdOw COmFiRmEd As FiNaL bOSs In CHApTeR 2

[@aquauniverse4403]

StRANgE IsN’t?

[@kison7715]

Chaos! Chaos! The Extra Boss!

[@TheIcewolfe1]

p

[@starspiritthedutchangeldra8140]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

[@scarf3545]

Hheeee

[@kookyflowers4633]

wowza, you can really appreciate the detail of the final battle .......WHEN YOU AREN'T THE ONE FREAKING OUT AND DYING TO THIS GUY MULTIPLE TIMES ON THE FIRST RUN D:

[@kookyflowers4633]

seriously though, great job!

[@jay-tbl]

oooooo I hope you haven't attempted to fight Jevil, the secret boss in DeltaRune. If you thought this guy was hard, Jevil with destroy you

[@kookyflowers4633]

@@jay-tbl never found him. now I'm very glad i didn't XD

[@jacobtheorangeyoshi8710]

Maya Flores I didn’t die once Jevil got me more times than I can count.

[@brentbowers3916]

This is really good. I’ve found many of your arrangements to be impressive, but this one in particular captures both the thematic and emotional weight of the source and the way we receive the actions on screen. Very nicely done. Looking forward to more.

[@Felhate]

This is simply diabolical! I truly feel the evil in this song. Great job!

[@socialaccount0000]

Chaos king huh? *chaos chaos* *I can do anything!*

[@GingGongg]

*M E T A M O R P H O S I S*

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

Social Account | I hope to see that cover soon enough... (Relatively speaking. Sometime in the next few months, for example.)

[@pickel9083]

🤔

[@LuckiSir]

Was the Chaos King exposed to the same things Jevil was exposed to?

[@qualityqontent337]

@@LuckiSir same thing or same person? Thats the real question

[@madsk3tch32]

You are incredible, Jeremiah!!

[@BananaTreeCat]

You are one of the best KZbin musicians and video game orchestrators (and my personal favorite). I genuinely love not only listening to the music, but reading the descriptions on your interpretations of each piece, as well as the creative experimentations and developments you've made in the structure and instrumentation of the piece itself. I'm a creative writer, and your orchestrations are a huge source of inspiration to me for all their depth and storytelling. To me, you are one of a kind. Please never stop sharing your skills and talent with the world.

[@dizzims.6770]

The second I heard you make a cover of legend I waited for when you would sink your teeth into this song (or any of the battle themes tbh) and even with my extremely high expectations you still surpassed them. HOW ARE YOU THIS GOOD????

[@tomasmcgrath5766]

Quiet people piss him off because he just wants to continuously play his theme but others keep telling him to turn it off.

[@metalicarus8372]

so shouldn't they not piss him ? as in leaving him alone and shutting up ? doesn't make much sense

[@technicolor965]

I was listening to this while cooking and I had to stop periodically to take dance breaks because the percussion was so good (esp when you, idk, split it? It happens at 2:30 and 4:20 and I liked those parts the most). As always, an amazing amazing job. 👍

[@residentdimwit]

Personally, I am obsessed with 'Chaos King' and 'Lantern' from the DELTARUNE Chapter 1 OST. This is beautiful, man, absolutely amazing. You, good sir, have earned a new subscriber!

[@zvev]

your mastering is so so good. i feel like i have a tiny orchestra in my head. this and your other songs are so cinematic, which i very rarely see (never, actually, in undertale or deltarune remixes). keep it up !

[@aaricbro.]

Those are the perfect instruments to use in this! You even were able to catch the vibe this battle music gives! GREAT JOB!

[@SuperZeldaGirl]

Yes! I was hoping you would do this one! It sounds amazing, maybe my favourite theme in the game.

[@branchminer1]

Dude, this is hands down the best video game remix I've ever listened to!

[@MsAdventure14]

I adore the drum line and intense vibe from this!! Really sets the mood!!

[@MilesVsSeth]

oof, i was stoked to see this recommended to me on yt's front page after lamenting how your other upload (for the legend) had been invisible to me til now and hot damn this is downright ominous! in a delicious way, of course. love it. the buildup is fantastic.

[@untitledmisou]

Hands down the best approach of his theme, great work and please keep making music.

[@lintilion]

oh my god please keep making these. The fact that such a high quality orchestral cover of this exists means that we're already living in the best timeline, and it'd be incredible to hear even one more.

[@matheusmunizduarte]

It sounds simply perfect!! Awesome job! Congrats!

[@silverpunk1550]

THIS IS SO GOOD. Easily the best arrangement I've heard.

[@OboroHime94]

You did a stupendous job capturing the mood of this boss fight in this orchestral rendition so well! It feels twice as dramatic and has an ambiance that feels like the grand stand-off against the Spades King. In your description you describe so much of the time and prep you put into this cover and how you've improved since your past methods. Color me impressed! You admitted that you didn't always make music so intricately as now, but learned from that and it shows in this. Magnificent! Got yourself a new sub with me! Hope to see what other music you'll be making in the future! Take care 2nd Narrative. (^^)/

[@TheDragon928]

This is a REALLY good arrangement. Holy. Shit. Consider me subbed.

[@JDTheGamer123]

*Intense Battle Ongoing* This is a perfect theme song. Awesome, and nice work.

[@nikmaxter]

I will always love your works

[@Pablorovirita]

This is absolutely next level, it sounds amazing!

[@sawneytenmillion8339]

I love how celtic this one sounds!!

[@SlimeyBaron]

Holy crap dude this is way better than I was expecting. Deltarune doesn't have many good fan-orchestrated songs but DAMN this is sounds professional.

[@cupofspiders5830]

one of the most underrated tracks in the game and you remixed it beautifully

[@inn3720]

Sorry i don't really speak english but i only said it's a beautiful theme !

[@o0DemonicBanshee0o]

The original song itself wasn't nearly as good as your orchestration of it is. I really REALLY enjoy your version. You actually feel all the different aspects of the fight which makes this so exciting to listen to. Love it!

[@ses5736]

Undertale: Got a sweet and awesome battle Detarune: I see people like more dramatic stuff so I'll just randomly make this king chaotic Fans of both Undertale and Delatrune: *SEEMS LEGIT*

[@flamingtechno2919]

> 18 minutes ago My god this is the earliest I've ever gotten to watch a vid. Guess your music is just that special

[@wadebbqwall2]

Oh my your orchestrated ver is so incredible!!

[@Thennecan]

This is INCREDIBLE, fantastic job!!!!

[@liopleurodon2000]

One of my favorite themes from the game and you just made it way cooler

[@Huetete]

Excellent as usual

[@inn3720]

Une super musique que je vais de ce pas réécouter !!!

[@alexichou9097]

This is really really good! Well done :D

[@stephburdick]

Very cinematic and dramatic! I love it!!

[@littlefoxglove276]

love the use of the harpsichord sound here, so menacing and thematically in-keeping to boot

[@umukzusgelos4834]

It´s a nice piece and the remix sounds great, nice work

[@janesigabaro7593]

This suits way better. I love your work.

[@catthatlooksatyoufunny7377]

The freaking flutes man XD Those are the best

[@SNPRTNKWMN]

This low key slaps! Good job my dude!

[@Croissantcreep]

I stole this from somebody To my people... I am a hero... To you... *I AM THE GUY WHO THREATENED TO THROW MY SON OFF A GIANT CASTLE IN FRONT OF HIS ONLY FRIENDS BECAUSE HE TOLD ME HE WASNT RACIST.*

[@Kapnohuxi_folium]

It really do be like that sometimes

[@le_saimon]

indeed, the bad guy

[@Xman34washere]

Dang I just saw the OG comment

[@aRandomwacko]

DEDEDE THAT'S THE NAME YOU SHOULD KNOW!

[@xxscorpiongamingxx9167]

same....

[@AndrewDickmeyer]

Best chaos king I’ve heard so far!

[@TheGreyAC]

My favorite remix of my favorite song. Simply amazing!

[@RichyAsecas]

Glad to see you again.

[@filmsfordays9459]

I was sad during your recent youtube break. I am THRILLED you are back!!!

[@TheDimensionDweller]

Oh, the percussion in this is very fun to listen to!

[@dannydamara5305]

so smooth!!! I Love IT!!!

[@jaedonmcfadyen6968]

i was tapping my foot to this, this is just amazing!

[@maxiify]

that is truly amazing!!

[@ThePoshboy1]

It's beautiful.

[@meanpersona4686]

I love violins and the clarinet in this! :)

[@solidcopy2822]

This is awesome. Yeah, please do Field of Hopes and Dreams.

[@sebastienpautot]

I'll contact Toby Fox to make you join his team. I have to do it. It's too good. GOD. I WANT YOUR MUSICS IN THE GAME.

[@madsk3tch32]

Sébastien Pautot Oh my gosh, just imagine such a full orchestration for something like Your Best Nightmare. But for this game.

[@anneprocter]

Your arrangements of his compositions would be glorious

[@lilfizz1619]

Lol I thought that said mucus

[@thetruegamer194]

Sébastien Pautot your right. If he joins tobys team then the whole team can make songs. All 2 of them

[@thekitchensink6235]

I mean, 2nd Narrator’s remixes *are* amazing, but I feel like it would take away from the game. Deltarune as we know it has a pixelated, 2d art style, and if you ask me, I’d say the music reflects that style choice as well. With full on orchestral arrangements for every song, it doesn’t really fit with the art style and makes the rest of the game look bad in comparison.

[@aceofspades3361]

This. This is what we call a masterpiece. This. Is amazing.

[@quandolli]

It feels like this song was meant to be orchestrated, and you did it absolute justice.

[@devinmould3490]

That clarinet is f-ing perfect!

[@jarinex4677]

Truly amazing!

[@ray_zor5585]

I got chills from the start of the video

[@pedronevesurias2318]

Bro i can't believe how amazing this is

[@pedronevesurias2318]

It's been like four years?!?!

[@tabletgenesis3439]

0:23 and i'm a little bird who need your help to fly.

[@marcoscubilla6169]

Has anyone analized the King lines? "How DARE return to torment us again!" "Begone! We have found fresh purpose" Those lines... are very likely... of a videogame character who talks directly to the players and ask them why they have come to torment them again. "For the KNIGHT has appeared!" So... somebody come and show them the truth about themselves and their reality, a "knight" Then, he talks about how the Knight created the fountain and create "new worlds" Their world. "...Do you see our NEW purpose...?" A purpose no-related to be just a character of a game? idk man, i kinda feel its the same... but for a different player. Then, he says about how soon the "World would cover in darkness" (just like a similar ending if you die and you decide to not come back) and how we would know what is like living in dispair. ... Its just me or the king just said a LOT of things related to the REAL plot of Deltarune and nobody really say anything about it?

[@magnimoon6502]

Any plans on The World Revolving? QvQ (btw your orchestra version sounds awesome!!!)

[@Krisorsomething.]

THIS SLAPS.

[@giovannimaraboli8117]

I love the harpsichord in the beginning

[@mrknightstudios232]

For some reason this amazing orchestral cover of chaos king are giving me vibes of Drago of how to train your dragon 2

[@Spaghetti_Jester]

Everyone is talking about 2:30, which I understand fully. But my favorite part is simply the Spade leitmotif at 0:57. I feel like that part really kicks in properly, and is the most quirky part of the song.

[@Neimykanani]

omg omgomgg i can't wait for your next coverrrrrrrr

[@gwendreemurr1070]

I like how you made it last the whole battle (at least, I think it was the whole battle.).

[@wiiabee]

this sounds amazing. it honestly sounds like it would be from a smash bros game :0c

[@tobyisawesome]

Chaos King (New Remix)

[@DracoDragon369]

MAN THIS TURNED OUT GOOD

[@cynns5435]

I’d LOVE to do a “musical” version of this!

[@bluetoad1080]

Amazing!

[@snowtenkey118]

Dang!!! this is FIRE!!!!

[@flamingofiend]

Fantastic!

[@Riel-127]

Amazing! (It sounds much better than mine eheh) But really, gorgeous work!

[@kmsk1999]

Seriously you need 100 million subscriber

[@justvibin1087]

That intro was something else wow

[@nathanielgil]

always doing your best. super Like ✌

[@monywehat]

good god, this is like 99.9% perfect

[@rulerofeverything4949]

You went from not reasing shit aĺl for so long and now your spittin these left right and cnter !!!?? Also Narration (ding)