Music Producer Reacts to Destiny 2 Soundtrack

Reaction to "Journey" by Michael Salvatori and Skye Lewin
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[@arcadeinvader8086]

80 people requesting deep stone lullaby incoming

[@WDGabe]

MORE!

[@RAAM_4_]

Athanasia

[@juliocuentacuentos9564]

And she do it 😂

[@lordbuntcake]

Oneirophobia

[@donalddavis303]

​@Julio Cuenta Cuentos it is honestly one of the best tracks. Can't blame people wanting it

[@fabiandeutschle3372]

The Music team of Bungie was always at peak, ever since Halo. It's the 1 thing that never fails.

[@buffywasright]

You say that and yet there isn’t one memorable piece in Lightfall.

[@mr.mustard8059]

​@@buffywasright maybe you just need to pay better attention, because there absolutely was

[@buffywasright]

@@mr.mustard8059 Urgh. Another simp.

[@basilisk4848]

@@buffywasright Discovery, Ready to Roll, Tyrant Overthrown, Syzygy, Oneirophobia, etc. there’s plenty of amazing stuff in the lightfall ost. these are just my favorites

[@Bottt08]

@@basilisk4848 Battle-Ready my beloved

[@christopherjamesamos]

In my opinion, the single best piece of video game music ever created. Walking over that ridge and seeing the burning city with those deep thumping drums was absolutely epic and heartbreaking at the same time.

[@kwinntv360]

That moment is one of my favorite gaming memories. It hit me way harder than I was expecting at the time.

[@XeroValeMike]

My literal favorite gaming memory ever. I will never forget this moment

[@ryanmincey603]

Like, I know I complained about losing everything we had, but to start the Destiny 2 campaign with this playing in the background, walking through the snow, having been dealt the biggest blow we ever had before. The music was freaking fire for the atmosphere.

[@TCrimson05t]

Oh I remember that vividly....

[@goderena7497]

Elden Ring has the way better soundtrack ever

[@bobisoft2k5]

What's really great about it is it's the entire campaign in one song; loss and despair, resolve, getting checked on our progress, big confrontation, triumph, rebuilding and returning, and a long note out for what's to come.

[@revenantriot9743]

I miss the red war campaign I grew up playing the beginnings of destiny 2

[@SapphicClown]

​@@revenantriot9743 same, Y1 of d2 was brilliant and i still think bungie should make a 2nd game which is just all vaulted content

[@stormierbody8419]

@@SapphicClown but….d2 is the second game

[@SapphicClown]

@@stormierbody8419 i meant a second d2 which i full of vaulted content it's not even basic science

[@damiancooper8365]

this ost still makes me tear up remembering the first time we heard it. We had just lost the city, our light, and the traveler. We had just found a fireteam dead in their sleeping bags, as they couldn't fight back without their light. This theme made the red war so much more impactful, my favorite destiny ost to this day and i have several thousand hours in the franchise.

[@jerickgambrel6982]

The cat singing in the background is what gave me chills 😂

[@emyoung]

LOLL

[@HammerdWalrus]

This track plays during the "Adieu" mission from the Vaulted Red War campaign. The part where it really kicks up is when you turn a corner and see the Last City, the place that was your home for the past 4-5 years under seige and burning. It was perhaps one of the best set pieces in a game ive seen personally.

[@shiroalter8975]

its the single moment of d2 y1 that I remember vividly, while half awake and just being blown away at how pretty the game was and how emotional this song makes the scene was just man I cant even describe it. than the res t of y1 happened and I was sad

[@brianlindauer4084]

Also during the Chosen mission when you return to fight your way through the city to confront ghaul iirc.

[@BlackLionRampant]

And it happens at that exact moment the Cabal cruiser comes over the mountain!

[@Blaquegold]

It just hurts me to know new players will never experience this part of the game when your soul feels hope from finding the farm.

[@Metalignant]

Same, it was an incredible mix of feelings. I really wasnt expecting it from a game about shooting aliens. This score is wgat made it feel

[@TCrimson05t]

It's crazy how many years it's been since I've played the red war, but I can remember every single footstep my guardian took as this song was playing. This song literally sums up the campaign in like 7 minutes. The loss, the despair, the hope the triumphs. Destiny's score has never ever ever missed.

[@fredb3143]

Same here, funny story, our ghost at one point says ,guardian, if you die here, its over. While getting attacked by dogs and not willing to die at all, our house electricity gave out. I was so upset,

[@bambampewpew32]

@@fredb3143 oh dang lol but I remember how depressed the ghost sounded too it was so perfect

[@progenitor_amborella]

@@bambampewpew32if you pulled your ghost out it was drooping and shaking like a cold wet dog, it’s eye looking up at you.

[@Meeko1010100112]

I love the cat in the background lol. He just wants to be heard!

[@tallestgoose1570]

He's trying to harmonize 😂

[@Vynirian]

every single time i listen to this track it brings tears to my eyes. every single time. one of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

[@F1rstp3rson]

dito

[@Ligmanuttz]

Cringe

[@Vynirian]

@@Ligmanuttz yes, i have come to terms with this long ago.

[@lego_1082]

man i will never forget hearing this for the first time playing the campaign and just the quiet as i was hobbleing out of the tower after it was devisted..... Amazing writing, both in story and music!

[@8n5vj]

Journey and the first mission of destiny 2 has a special place in my heart, I remember how emotional i was seeing the tower gets destroyed and dead guardians around the earth, i will never forget it 💔

[@SpocktorWH0]

Playing through this day one release was so intense with this music. Wandering it the wilderness being hunted and powerless was intense

[@TheArtisticAlchemist]

RIGHT

[@BlackLionRampant]

The horns at 4:36 are the main Destiny 2 theme. :) They use that leitmotif in almost every major piece, and especially during the most epic fight scenes. It's basically the protagonist's theme.

[@staffsargemobuto]

FINALLY, A REACTION THAT DOES NOT PAUSE THE SONG EVERY 15 SECONDS.

[@ImJCyo]

I love that people are reacting to this one in particular. It was the main hook of the Red War for me, and the whole time this plays is just... apt. It's the best. I miss the Red War specifically for the journey portion, finding hope.

[@ArdentPrayer]

Michael Salvatori has been with Bungie for a LONG time while working with Marty O Donnell on the Halo and Destiny 1 soundtracks. He always knocks it out of the park. You should listen to 'Rise of Iron' from Destiny 1 by Michael Salvatori!

[@seb5542]

This is a Skye Lewin track. Not a Michael Salvatori track. He's still amazing like you say though, he's written some phenomenal songs going all the way back to Myth. I just really dislike it when the others get their work attributed to Michael. People do it without realising. It's the same with Deep Stone Lullaby too lol.

[@sethbettwieser]

This song never fails to give me goosebumps.

[@hodlcro4dlife661]

RIP My Commander it's been an honor🕊 ⚒️ 🛡 🗡 🔥 This Channel is 🔥 Eyes up guardian, get back in there 💪🏽

[@josephpugh1331]

RIP

[@DR_REDACTED]

R.I.P🕊

[@isaacfirewalker763]

If theres anything Bungie/Destiny is one of the best in the business at its their music, would love to see you react to more of their tracks, some stand out ones are Deep stome Lullaby and Sepix Redux.

[@Deadwarrior000]

Bungie is better at Skybox's and visual story telling via the environment, after that it's music.

[@isaacfirewalker763]

@@Deadwarrior000 thats your opinion that i whole heartedly disagree with

[@dropdead9948]

Keep em coming, Destiny music is PEAK 🔥

[@trainerred1345]

When this played in the final mission when we were taking back the city and fighting along side with other players. It was my favorite mission because of this song and how it played out.

[@rytlocknroll]

Mind you, this is the theme of your/our guardian.

[@BaldusCattus]

I like that your cat(s) enjoyed it too 😂 Found you randomly - looking forward to more Destiny (and cats)

[@johnmansell5097]

I have been playing Destiny since it first began, the music, 99% of the time, is outstanding, I am now 66 and still playing. The music captures the moment and the theme runs throughout.

[@Ninja785]

I am a MASSIVE Destiny fan. So much so that I have Destiny tattoos and custom hoodies. I can't express how much it excites my soul that someone out there appreciates the music as much as I do. I often just sit in the menu to properly be able to give the music the love it deserves. And as a cello and violin player...I have even more appreciation. Thank you for this reaction! ❤

[@jackthompson7546]

These songs hit one way when you're just listening to them, but when you're in these moments playing this game, headphones on fighting for the lives of everyone in the last city. These moments really resound and make the hero moments so pivotal to the player

[@GuySmithSmoke]

Dead serious, the soundtrack on the original trailer when they find the traveler on Mars was what hooked me in hard.

[@stevenanthony2482]

Destiny’s soundtrack has always been so amazing. The music is second to none 💯

[@nomad-8260]

Yeah Destiny 2 came second place in the 2018(17? idk) game awards to Neir Automata, for best soundtrack

[@JoshWocka]

Interesting! Your analysis of the intro being that it was like the groups are stumbling over each other, when that was what was occurring in game at the time of being introduced to this track. Our character was stumbling out a collapsed burning city.

[@shadowboy0126]

Journey never fails to make me tear up. Absolutely beautiful song. Its a literal Journey. In game we lost our home, invaded and under siege, we lost our power. No more immortality, any death now would be final. We trudged our way out of the City, up the mountains and as we rounded the ridge we looked out over the horizon to see our home burn. But it was not the only thing burning. Rage and determination to regain our strength and hit back with power twelve fold our enemy's. This song embodies the Journey of getting knocked down but finding it in yourself to get back up and keep going even when all seems lost.

[@jsomebadmemeh833]

Would love to see more destiny reactions, there’s so much great music to offer!

[@CoramDeo-wz3zz]

Found you by chance, stayed and watched. Love the analysis and subbed! Would love to see more reactions to Destiny's OST (especially Raid Soundtracks)!

[@emyoung]

thank you!! more Destiny is on its way:)

[@bfedezl2018]

​@@emyoung Definitely you have to try. The hunted, from original Destiny 2. That is a raid song. Oneirophobia, from D2 lightfall. Dethroned, from Witch Queen. The first Disciple, from Witch Queen.

[@christhiantrevisan8084]

@@bfedezl2018 I dont remember the name now, but the one from vault 3rd phase in Last Wish is great too

[@Con5tantine]

'Journey' actually brings me to tears. I really really like it :')

[@AklyonX]

Journey has been with us a long time, and its still one of the best damn tracks in the game.

[@justinm.8021]

I saw the clip on tiktok and came straight here!! These are so dopeee you should do deepstone lullaby nextttt

[@bawlzyreviews465]

Always love seeing other great personalities and professionals discovering and experiencing the power of Video Game music. Bungies music team never misses, ever. Definitely worth a listen to if you just want to get lost in emotion and soul.

[@kyleboutilier6005]

This song is about our guardian stumbling over his/her mortality into becoming more and more dedicated to stop the forces that invaded his/her home during a time of great loss and grief lost without his friend and his power. Than he/she rises in its commanding mortal form And the traveller looks on unbeknownst and says. You are my chosen here is my vision for you. Become legend. It is your destiny. beautiful track

[@matthew4031]

These Destiny songs represent my favoriate gaming moments in my entire life. They to be experienced and remembered. Eyes up, Guardian.

[@mrver427]

This song manages to portray "It's so over" and "We're so fucking back" simultaneously.

[@chadcaszatt3744]

One of my favorite pieces is from the Dreaming City. The choir is both haunting and majestic.

[@KostadinVargulev]

I melt for the OSD, but then the cat in the background cracks me up!

[@paradoxical-gr7145]

As a huge destiny 1 player, I remember playing Destiny 2 at the midnight release. I was so excited I was shaking, and I had my closest friend online with me in voice chat doing the same thing. When I got to the section at the intro where you are standing on the mountain watching the Last City burn in the distance and the somber violin is playing, it was my single most emotional gaming moment ever. I cried.

[@TotallyNotThatOneGuy]

God this brings back memories. The song steadily picking up as you crossed the corner to see the city burning in the distance as the music peaks, Bungie doesn't miss with the music.

[@anthonywolf6686]

My wife and I used this as the last pre-ceremony song at our wedding.

[@thomaswilliams5599]

I have been waiting for this upload since I saw your tiktok and it didnt disappoint. I would love to see you react to more destiny 2 tracks, as they are some of the best in the business

[@vernon6505]

Still gives me chills hearing this

[@roycelang1977]

If you loved this i would recommend the following Destiny songs. Deep Stone Lullaby. The Sanctified Mind Sepix Prime (or redux. or both) The Darkblade and the Lightblade (at the same time to get the full effect) Shell of What Was The First Disciple Cabal Stomp Ready to Roll Temptation Aberrant Path and lastly oneirophobia but honestly all of Destiny's music is worth a listen there are no bad tracks. also another one i would listen to the Music of the Spheres. The Path (Luna) The Union (Mercury) The Ruin (Venus) The Tribulation (Sol) The Rose (Mars) The Eustasy (Jupiter) The Prison (Saturn) The Hope (Arrival) These 8 songs are the original music composed for the game.

[@basilisk4848]

I would add one more to this, Syzygy. And for that and oneirophobia they should probably go for the game version since for some reason the best parts of either aren’t in the ost versions. Like for nezarec the dps phase isn’t in there on the ost

[@treysoncullimore6828]

Farewell Salvatori! Thank you for the masterpieces

[@brandoncsirbaugh]

Imagine how she would be feeling when this was playing in the background as we just lost the city walking through the mountains towards an unknown future without the light.

[@garrettviewegh677]

This song is to Guardians, Veterans or New Lights, what Halo’s theme is to Spartans.

[@tyrant4798]

I heard the music before I played the game, started in crotas end d1 and havn't put it down since. At this point I hear it at work or while im relaxing at home, very well done.

[@Dezend]

Long time since I've heard this song, and I did not expect to sob as much as I did.

[@MajïnFuDokkan]

This music makes you feel all the sadness in the fall of the city after the attack of Dominus Ghaul and that Red Legion. One of the most popular campaigns of the license

[@Mr.Skits94]

Also the cat in the background wanting to either be let in or out is hilarious. 😂 *Meowing intensifies* 🐱

[@rasputinivo8889]

Cat in the background demanding snacks and foods 😂😂😂

[@richhahl1340]

A song that doesn't see a lot of love is Towerfall I really enjoy the high intensity of that song and always have.

[@djbigq1]

Ahhh jus love to let this tune play while sitting in space.....

[@trikeabout]

By coincidence, the only other game soundtrack that reaches these heights for me is the OST for _Journey_ by Austin Wintory. Destiny's music is simply phenomenal.

[@avartani95]

You should check out "The Traveler" from the Destiny OST. It was the main "thematical" thesis for the first game's initial release's music language, and it was beautiful. Still invokes a frisson of excitement and wonder in me every time I hear it.

[@AyoIcarus]

Love the reaction, Thought my cat was trying to get out of my room! XD

[@TheArtisticAlchemist]

I remember getting out of the Last City after the Cabal took it over and you have to make your way to the farm and this played. I had tears in my eyes the fact you lost your light and have to leave everything behind it hits hard

[@anomalynadzooks]

this video was sort of randomly recommended for me (I'm a Destiny player) and I absolutely love your reaction to the music from this game and the composers. my favorite track, for some reason, has always been "The Vex" from the Destiny 1 soundtrack, but there are so many great pieces from this game. I've watched all the videos you've done reacting to Destiny's music, but this one is my favorite out of all of them.

[@promethianiv463]

fighting through the last city while it's on fire with this blasting in the background was a completely mind blowing experience.

[@tiktikboom2371]

Turning that corner in the ridge as the cabal ship flies by revealing the city and the drums kick in for me was the most emotional music has ever made me. The feeling of despair then the drums as the heartbeat of hope kicking in. The music team knows there shit for sure.

[@muddysudz6550]

You hear this after youve lost. Lost your home, your light, your hope

[@Dhairyasheel192]

This track always gets me teary eyed 🥲

[@Bearcat299]

Journey is so beautiful. Makes you feel a lot of things.

[@LilSpookyyy]

1:11 damn the Era of the Red war in the destiny universe truly a sad time

[@ProducerNepTune]

PLEASE react to Deep Stone Lullaby. It’s hands down the best in the entire game.

[@daniilkaravajev7221]

Unmatched. Such a masterpiece

[@JeovahLovesYou]

Journey is just a Masterpiece! Bravo Bungie!

[@oreborn6348]

I remember this, walking up that mountain and seeing the traveller in the distance. What a memory of D2 🫡

[@ΑθανάσιοςΝτάσιος-ν2π]

"You're my favorite. Don't ever forget that."

[@Tallermage]

That track itself is quite a journey

[@Ryokane_]

If you didn't notice it, it starts with a double bass and then another one joins in with a different rhythm and melody, then a violin is also added with a different rhythm and melody, another violin repeating the same thing as the previous one and last but not least, a third violin doing the same as the previous one so that later a percussion instrument enters to give order to the rhythm and the melody, making all of the above go in unison, which happens during the game's history. We all go to different rhythms and melodies until we find a leader who organizes us. I think that is the message they want to give with this theme

[@Sargatas]

That was my favorite mission from D2 vanilla when guardian walks through the mountain, defeated and desperate...and this song is played...

[@PolskaTheGrey]

This song's perpous is 50/50. It starts low amd lonely then perpously creshendos to happy as you find guardians yovgo on your journey with you. Literally the best game OST song ever made and fits the lore when you first hear it.

[@Mr.Skits94]

The start of the Red war will always be something to remember. This soundtrack takes me back almost instantly.

[@shadowsephiroth633]

i yhought that bungie explained this song: the start give you a feeling that you lost andd lost hope everytime a instrument joins in some 1 joins you on your journey when the drums starts you are ready to fight back and people are still joining. its also a life lesson how more lost you feel know that there are aways people who wanna help ya and you need to find the right person and fight for it

[@racermaniak]

Your cat occasionally singing along is cute

[@uncleshouty]

I' was just thinking, "wait till the drums come in"

[@dvil9]

I’ve never noticed the cat in the background, nice touch! 😆

[@01afj]

I love your reaction to this, I'd like to see more. I'm literally wearing the same AKG headphones lol

[@ScottG420]

Destiny 1 Has an amazing soundtrack

[@tiradeee]

yay, destiny music is something u don't get to hear a lot in videogames nowadays, the amount of emotions u experience in this game is UNREAL, great video!!! this is the first video of yours i saw, keep it up!!

[@TheTeshTube]

its interesting you said its like them stumbling over each other, this plays as your character, newly stripped of their powers, injured and alone is stumbling through the wilderness trying to just find anyone alive after the last city has been taken by an alien race, the first big drop you're on the side of a mountain and as the drop hits a warship flies over you towards the city you're fleeing, this music really makes this part one of my all time favourite experiences in destiny, im sad its currently "sunset" (removed from the game for now as the campaign it was in was removed)

[@DrDoomsd]

4:35 The horns, the Traveler is calling the guardians to defend the last city.

[@vergil7275]

For me as destiny 2 player this music is so nostalgic 😊

[@miguelblogmegumi712]

people who understand how the music works, really love and enjoy it, I love classic music and orchestra. I only stay one year of piano in school. Last year I saw my first pylarmonic orschestra concert, was really amazing, prowerful....

[@cptdragon4712]

This song while walking on that mountain was one of the most emotional moments in destiny

[@mikebelcher7244]

Memories of the Red War *sigh I don't think folks will remember but listen to "The Tangled Shore". Even better is the mash up between "The Tangled Shore and The Tree of Probabilities" one of my favorites (among many)

[@sombrashadow0013]

The fact you can hear a more uplifiting version in the Final Shape trailer made me cry. I believe its called Journey's End

[@Xanderj89]

Pretty much any Bungie soundtrack is worth a listen, their arrangements are fantastic and they have melodies that reoccur throughout the soundtracks they’re brilliant

[@RedbeardInBluegrass]

Two things have always been true about Bungie, or at least for Halo and Destiny, idk much about Marathon, great gun play and even better music lol the "Sad City Song" (the beginning) as my friends and I called it back in the day, into the main title score brought back so many feelings of D2 launch.

[@-cxyus2816]

Guardians will remember when we first walked through those hills without the light. Having to fight adds without our light, do only lasting for two missions 😂

[@mattkeflowers]

A lot of people will recommend deepstone lullaby, which is one of the best certainly. But I recommend my favorite "The Last Array" from destiny 1's first soundtrack. It still defines high action video game music for me

[@Kengelund]

this score tears me up every time to be honest.

[@haven5144]

Never realized but tonally it feels like a lot like the main them of last of the Mohicans called promentory! Another classic!

[@jakeforrest1740]

vanilla d2 could have such an incredible legendary campaign simply for the music

[@Cfish79]

Being a guardian who lost their light in the wilderness outside the last city.