Evolution - A Pokémon Orchestration

[@CanisMythson]

An older man opens his photo album, his son in his lap to see these memories unfold. The father told his son the story, of how he had gotten his partner pokémon, and the journey they'd had together... It starts with an egg. The local professor had been experimenting with a Pokémon known to evolve into multiple branching paths, and asked the boy if he would help with the experiments; find all the ways this pokémon evolves, record them for him. The boy agreed, and from the egg hatched an Eevee, with such a sparkle in her eye that the boy named her Twinkle. The first photo is of their first days together, getting to know each other. All the other Kanto boys with their traditional partners looked down on him and Twinkle, especially as their pokémon began to evolve... But he didn't want Twinkle to evolve. He'd made a promise, after all, and as his journey continued, he learned that Twinkle wasn't going to make it easy on him. She had a fascination with the very stones known to cause her change, and he had to work to keep her away from them. He traveled many regions, learning of the different forms she could take; and Twinkle grew with him, realizing her trainer's wish and choosing not to evolve at all. They had many adventures, some silly and fun, others hard. He would often put himself in harm's way, just to keep his Twinkle safe. And as the two continued to survive hardship again and again... Their bond grew strong. Unbreakable... They never took on the League... His journey was one of discovery and friendship, not of becoming an impressive battler. But years later... That almost meant the end of his journey. In a cave in Sinnoh, he was met with surprise when a powerful dragon burrowed out of the ground to strike at him. He was knocked back, defenseless, and Twinkle tried to fight it off, but was hit hard, on the verge of fainting. She takes one glance back at her trainer, the human she had nothing but love for... And began to glow. He had noted the effects of the thunder, fire, and water stones... Learned in Jhoto to keep her from sunlight and moonlight exposure for prolonged periods... And she had shown him the boulders not long ago, that they, too, had the power to change her. But what was happening now, with none of those triggers in sight? Twinkle rose to her paws, the bright ribbons now encircling her body as out of love for her trainer, and a desire to protect him... She had taken on the form of a Sylveon, a form they had not yet discovered... Until then. And with the newfound power, she could withstand the dragon's blows with ease, sending it fleeing into the dirt... The father closes the photo album, done living in his memories for now. The kid, having a newfound respect... Reaches down beneath the couch, to give old Twinkle a scritch behind the ears for her bravery. The father smiles, and tells his young boy that maybe one day, he would have a partner Pokémon too... And that through love and care, they would push themselves past their limits to protect him. Just as he would for them both.

[@httydfan5137]

I NEED THIS ANIMATED TO THE MUSIC ASAP

[@A.Nickles-iw9eo]

so how long did that take you to type?

[@stephaniesek8640]

no joke got me a little watery eyed reading this. Thank you for sharing your creativity

[@shadowrunner2323]

This was beautiful to read, thank you.

[@jamesgillette8544]

That is a FANTASTIC story, thank you for writing it out!

[@dragonslayersworkshop8598]

It’s been a while since the first Pokémon orchestration you did back 4 years ago. I’ve personally been taking a long break from the series due for a lot of reasons- bullying from the community, and just losing joy in playing SV. But that doesn’t mean I will ever stop loving the franchise. Pokémon means too much to me to ever give up on. That, and Eevee and its evolutions have always been some of my all-time favorite mons. Special shoutout to Sylveon💖

[@miihto]

acacia is my favorite orchestration of his 😭

[@DarkDoughnutsVids]

Damn. It's been 4 years since Acacia? Now I feel sad :(

[@mac_sour]

i stopped playing the main games too, honestly it's started going on a downward curve since gen 5 at least for my personal experience with the games (not saying later gens are horrible, just not as good). been checking out the newest pokemon TCG app even though i never played or was interested in the card game before. it came out in the US on october 31st, and it goes into great detail like how to play and also makes it really easy to play free to play with no pressure to spend money if you don't want to, the microtransactions aren't super agregious (but they do help. i spent some pokegold to open 50 cards at once and the dopamine is real). if you want the rush of opening cards without spending a crazy amount of money on IRL packs, highly recommend. and the card game is simple enough to understand, different gameplay from the main games but i've really been digging it. got all my coworkers at my job playing it lol

[@TheRCTAddict]

Where you've been...where you are...where you're going. Don't ever forget those experiences. They're what make you who you are. They're what make you _evolve_ . Everything happens for a reason. Remember that. The person you are today wouldn't exist without the person you were yesterday. - _sappy inspirational movie-esque quote I just made up while listening_ wonderful piece, Rush.

[@antonducrosvarela2897]

Rush please, do not ever stop doing music. It's amazing and has an incredible essence. It brings peace

[@KnightsofGaming2016]

This song gave me goosebumps (in a good way). I feel calm and oddly nostalgic hearing it. I know Evolution is different from the process of aging and getting older, but I'd like to think that we all "evolve" everyday bit by bit and this song makes me reminisce about my childhood, back to when I first got into Pokemon thanks to Platinum. Love the work that you do!

[@starvulpinestudio]

This gave me a PMD protagonist reunion vibes

[@theuone8828]

It's funny that I'm playing Explorers of Sky for the first time right now ... I'm already charmed by the Partner despite knowing how the story goes lol.

[@Brassydoots]

Masterfully crafted piece. Insane that you were able to take a motif that's almost entirely comprised of just two notes and turn it into this. It feels wistful, thoughtful, calming, with just a tinge of melancholy. This one takes me on a real mental journey and I appreciate you making this song and what it could mean to us so layered and impactful. I appreciate you Rush and I hope you are well. Thank you for continuing to be you.

[@kaderloop785]

Ah, Pokemon, the franchise that holds my undying love despite many disappointments. I've followed you for many years, Rush, always loving every new piece that came out. You may not be as regular as you once were but you do not miss. My only regret is having to wait so long for your more recent songs to release on Spotify

[@jadenoryuu8607]

OMG, I realized only at the end why that little motif/jingle felt so familiar! It's the literally Evolution Theme that plays while a Pokémon evolves! 😮 I'm so in awe, thank you so much Rush for this amazing surprise! (⁠ﾉ⁠◕⁠ヮ⁠◕⁠)⁠ﾉ⁠*⁠.⁠✧

[@officialsungo]

OH SHOOT I just got that too!

[@The_Gronne]

But... The video is called Evolution

[@lifting_weab]

Omg you're right!!!!

[@lucasmellor4043]

You can hear the backing melody of the evolution theme throughout the entire song. The slow notes in the background

[@jacobnielson8020]

Rush, it's been a little bit, but hearing this song makes it all fine. it's such a change from your epic orchestrations, not to say that they are bad, but I think this is my favorite song you've released; it's so soft but warm and towards the end, it spins itself into a tornado of sound that, while epic, never loses that soft feeling. It's a comforting song that ngl, I shed a couple tears to. thanks :) also, Umbreon is my favorite, the emo is strong with that one ;)

[@KrillikVA]

I scroll KZbin, seeing the many different images, I stay mindless I see this, perk up, see that it's Rush Garcia, and my brain explodes into a trillion mini fireworks as I am reminded of every other piece I've ever listened to, and immediately click. Ever so often have these pieces brought about a welling of emotion within me, and while I basically never comment anywhere, I wanted to say thank you now.

[@RushGarcia]

Thank you for enjoying!

[@officialsungo]

At 7:05 that made me feel so many things. Like… the build up with the Pokémon theme right before into this was nothing short of amazing.

[@morenakensie5007]

6:36 The Pokémon battle theme 🤜🤛

[@Chaztelchannel]

Hearing how well-integrated the evolution motif is throughout the piece is pure chills. Absolutely outstanding work.

[@EileenDrawings]

Eevee is literally MY FAVOURITE POKEMON GRAAAAAH THIS ORCHESTRATION IS LIKE A LOVE CARD TO EEVEE AND THE EEVEELUTIONS 😭💖💖💖💖

[@kitcay4702]

Just like Eevee, this orchestration unlocks limitless possibilities~

[@giausjulius4]

Absolutely breathtaking

[@businessdoge4962]

Im surprised i showed up this early. Playing pokemon for the first time and watching my starter evolve gave me a wave of creativity and imagination I never thought possible. Keep catching them all trainers!

[@cafetomedragongrimborncdg1406]

Now that’s the kind of song that makes you want to start making animations ❤😂

[@TheSkydimonds]

You are one of the biggest reasons I've found so much love in writing stories and making music. Every note seems to hold a unique step to a journey and I've always beeen enamoured by the beauty that displays. Thank you so much for doing what you do and I hope you keep evolving to new and diverse heights!

[@Honnojis]

AHHHHH this is so good!! Absolutely love how you took such a simple melody like the evolution theme and turned it into something entirely unique, it's so wonderful!

[@Ethananous512]

EEVEECEPTION!!?! IN A RUSH GARCIA THUMBNAIL?! More likely than you’d think!

[@psiimoth]

This is so, SO pretty… it reminds me so much of the most beautiful music of some of my favorite flash games back in the day mixed with a little Minecraft. It’s beautiful. The evolution tune has never been prettier.

[@Nightlight_Latte]

Oh my gosh, this is beautiful! Really giving me Mystery Dungeon vibes tbh. Don't know if that was intentional, but it really brought me back to all the times those games tugged at my heartstrings ❤ I see that you wanted to know what people would want to hear next, and I thought I'd put an idea out there if you're looking for any! I was thinking some music from Rain World might make for a neat project! Especially tracks like Sundown, Black Moonlight, and Reflection of The Moon (those are some personal faves, but there's a lot of cool ones!) The soundtrack as a whole just has a unique sound to it. The game itself is so cool and thought-provoking imo! Don't know if this will be seen, but fingers crossed 🙏

[@trevorparker6400]

I think this song captures the feeling i get from pokemon, at least in part. Thank you for making this

[@DarkDoughnutsVids]

I'm so glad you're still making Pokemon orchestrations!

[@lory3771]

HOLY CRAP DROP EVERYTHING HE DID A POKEMON

[@CRCRAZYCHICK97]

This is beautiful. I feel like it really immerses you into the world of Pokémon. A world where both humans and Pokémon venture to continuosly evolve themselves to overcome their challenges for those they care about and themselves as they journey to reach their goals in the vast world of endless opportunities!! Gah, makes me really wish it were all real but your music really helps with the imagination. This was certainly a very pleasant surprise as I camp out here with all my friends and cooking Curry together. (In the game of course.) 😍😍 Ther art is very beautiful too with the details and being able to make all the Eeveelutions stand out in a unique way as Eevee takes centre stage. The start of it's evolution path, whatever it may choose. To whoever the artist is, beautifully inspiring. 😍😍

[@SmashinOblivionGate]

This needs more love. So beautiful! May sound exaggerated, but truly believe you are one of my top 3 favorite modern composers, up there with the great Koji Kondo and Jeremy Soule. The way you arrange these pieces and your use of dynamics speaks to the heart in such a direct way. This one is nigh a spiritual experience. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ribbitsaur]

Wake up, babes, Rush Garcia dropped a new orchestration!

[@ProjectPeachy.]

I heard it. I heard it IMMEDIATELY. Go, Bulbasaur, Go further than I ever could buddy.

[@44hydras28]

This song makes me feel so much comfort. Its like a warm spring day in my soul. Please tell me we are getting a spotify release of this soon i need it so bad

[@Versutus]

another one!! i love your music, thank you so much

[@Heosmin]

Found a Versutus in the wild! 👀

[@Fellypool]

i haven't listen to one of your musical works in a while! i'm glad to always come back and listen to your musical art, where it always hits ya in the feels. 😁

[@kitsujitsu]

That was beautiful. Haven't seen this theme given that much love even since the beginning of youtube. Thank you for making it!

[@JustOneMaxii]

I really do hope you release this on Spotify one day. This is just gorgeous beyond belief and is among my favorite tracks you've made. Love listening to your music as a way to de-stress and it always brings a genuine smile to my face. Bravo, man.

[@thejellyblish1]

This sounds straight out of a Makoto Shinkai movie 😍

[@lucasmellor4043]

Genuinely cried. It takes a lot to get me to cry but this was phenomenal. Took my breath and my tears away. This is my first experience with your music, Rush, but I will tell you now this will NOT be my last... Holy crap.

[@paperjammm]

I cannot thank you enough for making such wonderful and astonishing music each time. Ever since hearing your Pixel Galaxy rendition all those years ago, I will forever keep up with your work!

[@antlurrs]

The heart you put into these is just incredible. 😭💖

[@baguioboy1709]

i wish this was on Spotify as well, it’s so gorgeous 🥹

[@cadenceofyore]

So beautiful. The motif really hit me in the heart, and I really love the soft piano bit at the end! Fills me with such yearning and longing that I immediately want to listen to it again to feel that warmth again

[@vinia644]

I must admit this Piece made me emotional. It took me back to Childhood where i learned through Pokemon one of the most important Lessions. To alsways follow your Dreams. Thank you Rush!

[@zerefvail4463]

Already looking forward to your next one dude, amazing as always!!

[@dead_vibes]

I love the evolution theme alk throughout the song, tgat pulse adds to the serenity

[@Kinan.Eldari]

This song's been in my playlist for two weeks now and every time it's so good when it comes on 😊

[@andrewlimuniverse]

This sounds absolutely wonderful!✨✨

[@piBwater]

this is so beautiful. your music is so unique and wonderful, i've always loved seeing you post. as a pokemon fan i approve. thank you for your amazing work as always, i hope your journey has been amazing and that life has treated you well enough.

[@mr.summer3085]

I'm so sad I missed it Live :c (Umbreon is my favorite. Tragic they got cut out at the bottom :C) I'm still glad I'm getting to listen to it anyways. Incredibly soothing, very calming, just the right amount of action and buildup while still keeping that lighthearted feel to a massive, emotional hit just before a satisfying and calming conclusion. Another classic to listen to while writing. You've outdone yourself again, keep it up :D

[@unspeakablyawesomebros3392]

Another Beautiful Piece, thank you Rush.

[@illuminous8201]

I caught them all. Pokémon was the thing that has followed me throughout my entire life. I've had major high points and low points with the series but that can reflect with one's life as well. Though in the end this series has stood by me. My first partner Pokémon was a Treecko. Though I didn't know how much to play other than leveling up one Pokémon at the time it still was the Pokémon to start my entire craze for the series. Following Ash and Pikachu's adventures throughout many regions as I followed. Gotta catch em all and to be a Pokémon master ringed in my ears. The friendship and love every character shares in the anime spoke very strongly with me and has always something I've caried in my life. To show comradery and friendship to as many people as I can, to be a light in the dark for those who've wavered. I may not be the perfect role for everyone out there and have also made many mistakes up to this point and doubt my mistakes are over. I may be feeling at a mixed point with this series at the moment but my hope still stands strong that it can be better than any of it's previous installments. And if whatever comes next is a flop I still will hold this series very dear to me in the end. I've played every game, caught each and every Pokémon even from the games I didn't enjoy, and still appreciate and love each and every one of them. This isn't the end of my story and surely is not the end of Pokémon as a series. Like every episode in the anime says "As the journey continues..." Thank you for this song and allowing me to reflect on that.

[@vitogunnhilder]

Yeaaaaaahhhhhh! Rush coming out with new music! Adding to my collection now, don’t mind me…

[@alexsawchuk5371]

Absolutely incredible work

[@inkrael]

My favorite is Espeon, thanks for making these music pieces Rush. I have listened to your music for years and loved it every time.

[@itsok7451]

Awesome stuff! Love the violin especially

[@spazzey0]

it's so beautiful and charming! makes me very nostalgic, good pick on that art.

[@ajstanton7081]

Man, this is so beautiful! The emotions make me want to resume writing my pokémon book!

[@BrVendan]

Passes the vibe check to me

[@thejellyblish1]

Do you ever think pokémon feel sad when they evolve? That they'll never be quite the same as they were when they were smaller? Do you ever think we're a lot like that? 😕

[@RushGarcia]

atleast they get cool powers.

[@thejellyblish1]

@@RushGarcia The worst thing about life is not learning Flamethrower when I turn 34 💔

[@LeviathanLP]

Sometimes, when you evolve, things about you or your life change irreversibly. You have a different favorite food. Your hair changes to a different color. Your face looks less naturally happy. You never spend time with a certain group of friends. But that doesn't mean those things are lost. They still happened. Nothing that was ever in your life stops being a part of it. And now that you've moved on, there's room for something different. Something better, if you choose it.

[@thejellyblish1]

@@LeviathanLP Thanks for this, man, seriously 🤟

[@elizabethtravis7332]

Umberon has always been my favorite. I would love to have an Umbreon as a companion on my adventrues.

[@freezerburn046]

I loved all of this and I’m curious outside of the evolution music at the end what other pieces inspired you to make this? The start reminded me of tune I heard from that Pokémon movie about Darkrai but I’m unsure if that was intentional or not. In any case, the music was amazing as always and transported me to a whole new world of possibilities and Pokémon.

[@frost6646]

This is beautiful

[@Vaelke_]

Absolutely love it!❤ Hope you put all of your songs on Spotify someday so i could listen to them while traveling ;)

[@Crazetex]

absolutely wild to make this out of two notes, amazing work

[@arthurheine5631]

childhood vibes

[@UncleMerlin]

The GOAT drops another banger

[@soliasstar4640]

Beautiful

[@BlankJustCasual]

Crazy how I was playing Pokemon when I saw this notif

[@Subspacer15]

More Rush? Hell yeah

[@rosiem1526]

Umbreon's been my favorite pokemon since I laid eyes on it in Gold around '00/'01. I remember getting a GBC (One of the clear purple ones) for christmas in first grade with Blue and Gold version and I don't think there's ever been a gift I was more excited to get.

[@Tibia_Music]

U r really good at this

[@carameii]

EEVEE

[@airthekidrabutshhhhhhhhhhh3477]

rush about to make me blush with this one 💯💯💯

[@DogOnAKeyboard]

oh my god this is pretty, the heck ✨

[@MagicalMedic]

Super cute!

[@idkwhyichosethisasaname8567]

Ahhhh! Thank you!! This made my day. It takes me back the nostalgia lane, especially with the evolution music. Thank you so much again for making amazing covers! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ❤

[@gabrielenriquemartinezllan9013]

Simply awesome :D

[@MisterJoudy91]

Looping this one until I evolve

[@makaires]

That violin from 0:12 to 0:23 is downright unfair

[@kaleb._.thegreat]

Simple and great

[@AtlanMusic]

Pokémon has had an impact on my life.

[@LordOfHoopla]

It's always nice when you upload.

[@Mr.KillerMonk]

My grandma used to run a pokemon nursery. She gave Eevee eggs to me, my brother and my cousins on our 5th birthdays. Apparently she gives eevees to every member in our family. she said the evolution one chooses for their eevee says a lot about them as a person. Soon the eggs hatched. I named my eevee Daisy. one of my cousins even got a pale looking Eevee. They say it's a rare mutation in pokemon. Lucky b*stard! Eventually everyone evolved their eevees. My brother bought a thunderstone to get a Jolteon. My cousins went to deep jungles to evolve their eevees into Leafeons. The pale eevee evolved into a beautiful Blue sylveon. My father had an Espeon. For some reason using water stones on the eevees was frowned upon in our family, I never understood why so. One of my cousins did though. She said she wanted a vaporeon, no matter what taboos were placed on it. one of my cousins chose to get glaceon because his dad (my uncle) also had one. I never thought much about it, but I kinda wanted to evolve my eevee into an umbreon. So we stayed up at night roaming around and fighting random wild pokemon under moonlight. years went by, nothing happened. Was I doing something in the wrong way? or did I not love my cute little friend enough? After few more years I gave up on Umbreon. maybe my eevee didn't want to evolve into one. So I went and bought a fire stone. since only person in the family with a Flareon was my grandmother herself. The Flareon was probably the mother of all our eevees. So I got the stone and gave it to my eevee. but still nothing. My grandma said some pokemons are cursed to never evolve. There was nothing we could do. I was sad, but I never stopped trying. Icy Caves, evolution stones, jungles, I tried everything. But Daisy never evolved. Eventually I gave up on evolving her. I had a few rough months when I kind of despised her, I even despised myself. But looking at Daisy playing with flowers, eating with her small cute mouth, chasing butterflies, walking with a girlboss queen attitude, sleeping so peacefully, smiling brightly even after losing a friendly battle, playing with her evolved siblings, enjoying every aspect of life and looking at me with those big dazzling eyes made me wonder if evolution is even necessary for a pokemon to be happy? soon I realized She was amazing the way she was. and I loved her nonetheless. evolved or not, she was my best friend. She was there when I was sad, sick or even angry. She helped me in my rough times. She was with me in my happiest moments with confetti in her paws. Like when I graduated, when I became a gym leader, when I got married. She was even the ring bearer in my wedding. She is the cutest thing ever. screw evolution. My cousin sometimes teased me about it, but they love to play with Daisy too. and dear sweet Daisy loves everyone and everything, except cabbage. she hates cabbage, never eats it. I even found a Z-crystal on my trip to Alola that lets my eevee borrow power from her evolved siblings. It's so cool. Daisy can even Baton pass the power to my other pokemons and she can even use move like wish to heal people and pokemon. She's like an angel, but even more cute than angels. Today's my daughter's 5th birthday, and my cousin who inherited the nursery after granny died, He (and Aster, his stupid shiny sylveon) brought an eevee egg for my daughter, in spirit of keeping the family tradition going. Daisy is around 28 years old now. That's like 1/3 of average eevee lifespan. Still the cute little Eevee. Everyone loves her. She's now very fond of my daughter and her new egg. I can't wait to teach my daughter's soon to be hatched eevee the amazing moves daisy can do. Daisy wants to sit on the egg to incubate it. She's so adorable 🥰. I wouldn't trade her for the world. She is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Even if Dialga itself offered me to go back in time to get a different egg, I would still choose her.

[@Mr.KillerMonk]

...Oh! and I found out why vaporeon was tabooed 💀(uncle Joe is in jail)

[@danboy12342]

He stoped playing bo6 to give us... POKÉMON

[@RushGarcia]

I couldnt download it, it's to big.

[@danboy12342]

​@@RushGarcia Surely it would fit eventually.... I'll show myself out

[@myuku9324]

Thank you for sharing! :D

[@completeshenaniganspets8901]

absolutely stunning as always!

[@LordTerrisen]

This is so pretty ✨

[@isaacgreen9495]

HOLY SMOKES!!

[@eligiusiii125]

I knew you from thefatrat monody, i'm really happy to listen to your songs :)

[@JJNWSGHOST0299]

I haven't heard a piece from you in a while. It's good to be back.

[@NightcoreSilica]

I love these Beautiful Orchestrations of these Anime series/Games. Also Sylveon is my No.1 Umbreon is No.2

[@starvulpinestudio]

we have opposite Umbreon is my No.1 and Sylveon is my No.2

[@NightcoreSilica]

@@starvulpinestudio Umbreon is really tanky. Love to play it. Also the all black with some yellow light spots is a very cool color sheme

[@poey1736]

You need to make soundtracks for movies dude

[@cameronwisher1872]

Not gonna lie I first found your channel when you made the Steven universe cover of garnets song lol

[@brandonp5929]

Just came across your stuff recently, excellent work! Would love to see "Evolution" on Spotify with the rest. I wanna listen on repeat!

[@rogers62]

for some reason I was waiting for a Wild Robot's song, but that is enough for a while.....

[@RushGarcia]

Lemme see it 1st

[@piern1k336]

Should have waited for 21st of november, the national Eevee day

[@RushGarcia]

Crap u rite

[@aaishaismail5717]

Wait wait wait A new rush Garcia Pokémon orchestration Wait wHATT! Sjdjjsndkdkadc

[@gavinzhou3168]

🔥🔥🔥

[@draydenazura219]

Just in time for the new Pokémon set 😁😁😁

[@draydenazura219]

Well next year lol

[@earmite100]

Hm. That's weird, where did these *emotions* come from? Why my eyes doin' that?