Ezio's Family - Full Song Reaction

On my first ever playthrough of all the Assassin's Creed games!
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[@natestadler2352]

This song certainly is a masterpiece. It's basically become the theme song of the entire series, with many variations over the years. In AC2 alone, there are other versions called "Venice Rooftops" and "Earth"

[@Yorishiriamori]

Venice rooftops is the best piece of air vibration that has ever interacted with my hearing system.

[@nerdtom4513]

Venice Rooftops is so underrated theme of AC2🔥

[@Kcv273]

Having started Odyssey, i really have been loving that variation of it alot

[@blessanabey8386]

Honestly I personally don't like that they use that for every single game but it is an amazing song.

[@natestadler2352]

@@blessanabey8386 its hardly every game though. A version of it is the main theme of Rogue, and it appears in Unity, Syndicate, and Odyssey, but not as the main theme. It is entirely absent from Revelations, 3, Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla

[@iReiGNxx]

Always makes me think of that first moment we hear the song with Ezio and his brother and the sad irony of their words. “It is a good life we lead, brother.” “The best. May it never change.” “And may it never change us.”

[@araisikewai]

Out of every AC protagonist, Ezio got the most memorable lines and speeches. Other than this opening scene there's also the end of Savoranola book burning speech and the last letter to Sofia in particular.

[@Mrfailstandstil]

it makes EVERYONE who ever played ac 2 to think of this moment ur not special, ur just craving for thumbs up

[@iReiGNxx]

@@Mrfailstandstil I didn’t say I was special. You’re the one craving attention.

[@tunnelrat9548]

@@Mrfailstandstil ironic coming from someone’s comment that screams attention

[@IShowSpeedyt912]

Shut up the nostalgia if feel like crying everytime on that old show 360 raging just everything ohhh the good old days Legendary.

[@chaysedabasecase7242]

These were me and my brothers games… the last game me and him played together and beat was odyssey… before he took his own life. This song especially makes me think of him and all the memories we had growing up playing these games… I can’t help but cry tears of sadness… I miss him so very much.

[@MegMage]

I am so sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤

[@chaysedabasecase7242]

Thanks meg I appreciate it’s me c2 from streams. I’m sorry I haven’t been on there more. I miss being in them. Just haven’t been right mentally recently. Much love though meg. I still watch your KZbin heh.

[@valestrafox89]

@@chaysedabasecase7242I’m so so so sorry for your loss 😢, sending you love & hugs & I truly hope that your beloved brother is at peace ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RossG99]

That’s heartbreaking bro, I’m glad that you had these memories with him. My favourite games as a kid too, I have a tattoo of the creed on my leg. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you find peace one day. Requiescat in pace to your brother friend.

[@ethan-scott]

“It is a good life we lead, brother.” “The best. May it never change.” “And may it never change us.”

[@SamCottontail]

It's sad that his brother died later

[@GallantSector]

You’re going to fall in love with Ezio’s life. Going to be hard to forget him.

[@nouveill3445]

especially with his outfit being in literally every game after

[@HAL-9OOO]

@@nouveill3445 Only the Brotherhood outfit. I would love to see Giovanni's outfit, the Armor of Altair and Ezio's outfit from Revelations all being introduced as Legacy outfits in future games.

[@IShowSpeedyt912]

Thing is you cant forget cause legends never die

[@masterofdisaster26]

@@HAL-9OOOwell, they just recently added his outfit, on assassin’s creed Valhalla

[@ACMania]

"I didn't choose this life, it chose me" Ezio Family is not just a song, it is a journey that accompanies all Assassins Creed fans.

[@alejandrocastillolopez6268]

Ezio's*

[@alfredomanzano8436]

I love it when the voice hits the highest notes and blends into the violins.🖤

[@agraulosgaming3662]

Ahhh this song really hits me hard. Man, Jesper Kyd is a genius! The song really capture the game the story the ambiance, and the tune is really catchy.

[@gustavskarlismikelsons4295]

Jesper Kyd is an incredible and underrated composer. His soundtracks for the Hitman games and the Ezio trilogy are the sounds of my adolescence. They stand unbeaten by those who stepped up to follow in his footsteps (not to say their soundtracks are bad, perhaps it’s just rose-tinted nostalgia clouding my vision)

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

My favorite AC game and probably one of the best games I played!

[@FernandoMartinez-pi9bs]

You can feel the pain of Ezio's heart

[@mafia7378]

Its crazy how ever assassins creed story is just sad, you can put this theme on all of them and feel that characters pain.

[@Ultimate811]

"We work in the dark to serve the light" "We are Assassin's" "No Altäir we are electricians"

[@olivery554]

I see you are a man of culture as well

[@trenlordexx]

🤣🤣

[@Idontreallylikecheese]

God I love this theme. The fact I still get chills from it, is crazy.

[@jjbattiest6481]

It’s gives a sweet feeling knowing one of the games that made your childhood is still being loved to this day by new and old fans

[@IShowSpeedyt912]

Wise words made by the Creed

[@killian2661]

"Ezio's Family" playing at the title card of ACII has always been considered an iconic and untouchable moment, even now, 13 years later. When I first heard it in 2009 it already got me a bit, but I vividly remember replaying the game month or so after finishing Revelations for the first time and hearing baby Ezio and Federico... I burst out crying And yeah, that scene hits different knowing what would happen to Ezio's family, devs fully knew what they were doing Plus, maybe a hot take, I don't like how future games started using this theme. It started feeling like nostalgia bait more than anything else, it was like Ubisoft went all like "you remember playing Assassin's Creed 2? How you loved it? Here you go with a game that's nothing like that but it's AC because this song-". It feels like diminishing its impact and what it truly is. But maybe that's just me, so many people seem to love that. Well, happens

[@fraughtmonster8]

Agreed it’s an ezio thing not an assassins creed thing

[@S0LAVELLANHELL]

if it was the same theme, then maybe i’d feel that way. but i like how they change it up for each game, so it’s not a copy. it still has the core values of ezios family, but just changed to fit whatever the current assassin is.

[@killian2661]

@@S0LAVELLANHELL Idk, it always rang hollow for me in other games and felt more damaging for the other characters than helping establishing them. It's always, to me, been a theme for not even a character of Ezio, but specific feelings and situations of his life. Walshie's video "Devaluation of Ezio's family" basically explains my feelings on the matter and I think he does a great job explaining what this piece represents. Though, as I said, it's just how I feel. Also, every protagonist deserved such an epic theme just for them. Haytham and Connor and Edward were never associated with this piece, and that only served their characters imo

[@brandondodge6040]

I would've preferred it if they used the Assassin's Creed theme from Revalations.

[@SlowWinterNuts]

Honestly I absolutely loved how they'd use the theme again in later games. It not only helps all the games feel more intimately connected with eachother, but each and every rendition of the theme is just so masterfully and uniquely done I adore it. This really does deserve to be the defacto theme for the franchise

[@Paintballpro18]

The greatest thing I ever came to realize about this song is that while it is titled Ezio's family, it doesn't mean his direct or indirect family, but the brotherhood and the creed itself. That's why you will find a track labeled (or similar) Ezio's family in every AC game. Each one is a part of the assassin family, but each with their own personal style.

[@Ghost_R4cc00n]

Man this song hits home with witnessing the journey of Ezio and his legacy to have a beautiful song with his path. 😭 also it seems touching that this song has different versions throughout each game and make it unique to use if you want to never forget the Creed.

[@chancechamberlain1583]

Venice rooftops is amazing as well. This game has a freaking phenomenal OST. There is also a version that transitions from Ezios family to Venice rooftops which is amazing. The best part as well, is that most games in the series have amazing soundtracks as well, so it's not like it was just a one-hit wonder or something.

[@Paintballpro18]

I can honestly listen to every track in Origins, over and over. Valhalla is definitely up there but the second half of the album starts to lose me a little, but Origins I can listen to every song on repeat honestly. Best part is not only is Sarah involved in both, but you we also got Jesper Kid back. Course can't forget AC4 sea shanties either.

[@austinlarrimore6542]

@@Paintballpro18 the menu music on black flag is good too

[@Paintballpro18]

@austinlarrimore6542 oh yeah, shamelessly have Brian Tyler with his own playlist lol and the very first song is the Black Flag Theme

[@trickycm1040]

This song has become the main theme of the AC series with the later games reworking the song based on time period, pretty much every AC OST is a masterpiece.

[@ConnorEllisMusic]

You're going to hear this theme throughout all the games as this became the theme for Assassin's Creed in general.

[@zath5796]

"It is a good life we lead brother" "Ahh, the best! It may never change" "And may it never change us"

[@parabellum_1049]

There are no words to describe how impactful this piece is.

[@hellowhat890]

Out of all the videogames Ive played, I think Assassin's Creed is the only series where I dedicated so much time looking up the names of the songs and soundtracks they composed for the games. Sometimes, it's the music during moments of the games, movies, or TV episodes that make it so memorable and there will always be a special place for a song like this in my heart.

[@setakh]

Its safe to say that this song is what I'd call the heart and soul of the AC series. It just encompasses everything about it. Jesper Kyd just made a song that sits firmly in gaming music history as one of the best songs.

[@curtiswatson4192]

you're analysis is so thoughtful, i also feel like the composition almost encapsulates the feelings of Ezio so well, from the innocent vocals that take a haunting turn, to the anger and determination of the electric guitar and under it all is this very subtle acoustic guitar riff that shows the melancholy sensitive being beneath all the anger and pain, overall its basically an epic, and depending what mood you're in can make you cry tears of joy from admiring the beauty of lives and the incredible amount of interesting people we meet, or it can make you weep out of sadness for all the pain you've been dealt

[@snowisblack]

This song is with me since I was little, so nostalgic. I love your genuine reaction to this. Music from AC games is otherworldly. There's literally nothing like these soundtracks. Even new AC games have mindblowing and beautiful music. Thank you

[@Steve_Hickman]

Back when it first came out, this song transcended the realm of gaming music and felt like something more, something truly special. Credit to Jesper Kyd for composing this hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

[@seth_fitzgerald]

The harmony , the instrument and the sound the softness is pure masterful

[@Blackflame24]

Love that they plays this song not only in the intro scene, but also when Ezio dons the Assassins Robes for the first time. You truly feel like you are watching the birth of a legend. “It is a good life we lead, brother.” “The best. May it never change.” “And may it never change us..” Ubisoft presents ASSASSIN’S CREED II

[@badsignz122]

I literally play this song in a 1 hour loop.

[@SanderKrause]

I start tearing up hearing the first few notes, every single time. Contrary to some people, I do love how this theme is re-used throughout other games, each in their own unique way. I can't wait for you to recognize the theme in future games and have those emotions wash over you. It may be a cheap trick (though I disagree with that statement, there may be some merit to it), but it works very, very well.

[@mizzix]

I 100% agree with this

[@earendilthemariner5546]

I really dont get why people are like "ezios family is overused" its the AC main theme at this point.

[@bloodymares]

@@earendilthemariner5546 Because Jesper Kyd didn't write it to be the Assassin's Creed theme. He wrote it specifically for Ezio. For his personal pain, journey, and growth. Assassins' theme sounds completely different and it's present in AC1 (Masyaf), 2 (Villa Auditore), and Brotherhood (Assassin Hideout). I love Ezio's theme but only in the context of his trilogy where it belongs. I wish they reused Revelations' "Assassin's Creed Main Theme" instead if they wanted to have a common musical theme.

[@unit38421]

The beginning to Assassin’s Creed II just hit differently. It was such a chipper, light-hearted opening, almost child-like fashion, and I think the infamous quite encapsulates this perfectly; “It is a good life we lead brother. - The best. May it never change. - And may it never change us.”. Truly childlike in its naivete and inexperience, but as you all know, it is coming, which the cinematography of that moment almost foreshadows. His family imprisoned, Ezio is then tasked with delivering the one piece of evidence that could prove the his family’s innocence, but betrayed by a man he trusted, Ezio sealed the fate of his family’s fate when he handed it over to him. Ezio has to grow up, from being an irresponsible and carefree boy roaming the streets of Florence, to a man bereaved by the death of his family, devoting his life to bringing them justice and preventing this from happening to anyone else, all at the drop of a hat.

[@Rfcfan1996]

Such an awesome song, its basically become the theme for the entire series.

[@Michael.3109]

Just fantastic, that's all there is to say about it. This Music is with me on every Playlist, whether in the Car, at Home or when I'm just walking the Dogs

[@philcordwell9123]

i have loved this for a long time, one of my first music albums i bought that related to a game. I want to go back and play this now

[@ValentinasWatching]

It's so beautiful. It's speaks to it's perfection that's it's the melody they chose to continue throughout the whole AC series. Every time I hear the melody in it's various forms through the years, I get teary-eyed and chills.

[@bernardosantiago9615]

"It's a good life we lead brother." "The best. May it never change." "And may it never change us."

[@Neumii]

I've heard this many a times and I cry everytime I hear this piece😂It gives me so many emotions/nostalgia it hurts to listen to. Maybe it has to do with this being my favorite game and Ezio being my fave character of all time. What I always think of as I listen to this is Ezio's journey, his fall and his rise, the life he leads, the lessons he learns and how in the end, he becomes a very wise man. We got to watch him grow up😢

[@Ben-gq2zr]

You know it’s legendary when later games that take place hundreds of years before STILL have Ezio’s Family theme

[@ammygamer]

"Ezio's Family"... Sounds like seeing fields of golden wheat you can no more walk towards to. Like lost innocence and bittersweet memories. The more you play, the more different feelings become attached to this theme. "Earth" and "Venice Rooftops" try for different moods (and it's **very** hard for me to choose a favourite between them) but they all started here. In my perception, the theme's name has a double meaning... Both for the Auditore's family and the assassins, who are in a way his found family.

[@sendbigironpics2090]

One of the preorder bonuses for one of the games in the franchise I forget which one, came with a music box of this song and despite moving and not bringing a lot of my old game related stuff that music box has still sat on my bookshelf, being played occasionally through all the years.

[@kayla_kna]

Even after so long I still get chills every single time I hear any variant of this theme

[@leechtlazuli5891]

Ezio's Family is (not sure if officially) the Franchise's theme song. as after the trilogy, all of the next games have their own version of the music. What's beautiful in that is that most of the Assassin protagonists are within one bloodline. so yeah, "Ezio's Family."

[@mattperiolat]

I can’t add anything more versus what you said. The song… means something now and it always will, regardless of when you hear it in any games to come. And thank you, as always, not just for playing, but inspiring.

[@Mousquetaire-du-Roi]

This song pulls the relevant emotions and memories out of me against my will, not that I'm fighting them really. I was 13 or so when I first played AC2, it was my first of the series, and the tragedy that strikes Ezio was a serious shock to me, like I was unaware of that kind of tragedy at the time. Especially due to similarities between Ezio's family and mine, it was disorientating to see them warped and broken in that way, I couldn't help but imagine something like that striking my siblings and parents. Years later and hearing the tune has never failed to stop me in my tracks, just to listen and feel those things again. A genuine masterpiece in our time. A truly special piece of art.

[@Blackflame24]

“The Auditore are NOT dead!!! I’m still here!! ME! EZIO!! EZIO AUDITORE!!!”

[@Unit346]

Honestly, I’m very excited for you to play all of the games, but I don’t envy your immense task. I was lucky enough to keep up with the games for a while, but playing them all from start to finish is a huge undertaking. I’m impressed and excited for it!

[@adrenalineunlimited]

I love that you included this in the playlist

[@Jantzku]

I didn't realize how emotional/impactful this song was until the mirage trailer 😍🔥

[@Deedric_Kee]

Just as awesome as always. Thanks for for doing this "MegMage ✨️👏

[@XxMeGaMaNxX03]

Amazing how empowering music can impact on a person. When it's put together so masterfully. You could feel the heart, and soul that went into a song. Being emotionally drawn to music is a natural thing though at least for me.

[@MsArtist10]

beautiful reaction, oh preciosa, it's just beginning and there is a long road of emotions to explore. mystery, passion, epicness, all accompanied by beautiful soundtracks. good journey.🙌

[@tylerhellums9823]

I love how these games have a musical direction that fits the setting and time.

[@wazkangz955]

Glad you got to experience the game, it’s got one of the few pieces of music that can make you cry out of sheer beauty. A true and rare masterpiece.

[@JeFilm94]

14 years later and this song still has me tearing up when I really listen to it. AC2 was such a special game.

[@vellichords]

I honestly tear up and always have goosebumps every single time I listen to that soundtrack - it really is an absolute masterpiece.

[@Trash-Panda-Coco]

Just started to follow you! The past year, I decided to do the same and play through all the games (first time). It's now one of my favourite franchises (I love ALL of the games)! Enjoy the ride 🥰 This song never gets old for me and I love how its become the main theme ❤️ It adds to the connection in all the games. 🥺

[@Inzaynmembrain97]

I get chills every time I hear ezios family it always takes me back to this moments and makes me want to replay the trilogy

[@kaede1491]

This song is so beautiful, makes me cry every time.

[@brandonjeter1006]

The track that set the course of assassin's Creed forever 😍😌

[@ragingsithmaster]

In that moment, the hanging, Ezio went from carefree boy to a man full of resolve and driven to avenge his father and brothers. I agree that this theme encapsulates that very well.

[@danigaribay6254]

The fact that this song became universal in all the other games going forward is astounding its even more amazing how they even change it slightly in those next few games to fit the theme

[@abhimanyusinghanand1834]

From Al Assassin's creed characters, Ezio is my favourite by far

[@Nollen_Le_Vrai]

Really good réaction ! I discover you with your reaction at all assassins creed trailer and it's cool to see you play and listen music. After that listen the theme of assassins creed 3, it's the definition of the epicness :). Continu your content, it's cool to watch ! ^^ Much love from France ^^

[@Kitsune9967]

Assassin's creed the ezio collection will forever be preserved in time as the pinnacle of assassin's Creed. What i would give to play them for the first time again

[@summoner3438]

I can't say how much I appreciate that you are gonna play through all the Assassin's Creed games 😃

[@HeroesKey98]

Such beautiful and elegant music. One of the things I love about AC is how wonderful their soundtrack is

[@mikedlg5437]

It would be incredible that at the beginning of each game you react to their themes and to the versions of ezio family, this masterpiece basically became assassins creed's anthem

[@nomad_effect]

Chills every damn time ...

[@darkkillerx29]

Nah this is literally the music that’s gonna be played in heaven and also giving Vietnam flashbacks at the same time

[@Zeniqx39]

This song is so nostalgic, used to play this game every school night

[@lockekappa500]

I don't know if there's a single song from gaming that has impacted me as much as this one. I come back to it every couple months. I havent really followed the AC games after AC2, but for some reason I always think of this song from time to time.

[@raviya1002]

I still have this on my everyday playlist.

[@streamspoart2671]

This song also becoming Assassin's Creed Rogue menu theme with its own style, more like sea shanty because the game "more on the sea than land"

[@bloodymares]

Looking forward to your Lineage reaction! IIRC you wanted to do that after completing the first sequence.

[@jonnych1839]

It also plays when you got the assassin’s robes.

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

Venice rooftops is number one for me! So epic!

[@pavan6175]

This one theme song carried the soul of assassin's creed games will....this will always be iconic ❤️✨

[@lucas.caballero]

This and Salvation of Forli are my favorites songs in AC2, masterpieces.

[@kifro]

My childhood memories just flood in hearing this song

[@slothkng]

Even after all these years and countless playings this still hits hard for me at least

[@Noah-xd5fh]

Pretty sure this song is one of the most popular video game themes there is. It's gotta be up there with the Halo theme.

[@Pharaoh025]

6:55 Oh honey, we cry. We've been crying for 15 years. Still.

[@Mouse_can_dance]

I have never played any of these older AC games. But I love this song

[@juniorboy1815]

3:52 that smile you had when you heard the guitar was awesome, it put a smile on my face as well

[@mahirhunt117]

Thiis is also in AC mirage trailer at the end. OH btw you should definitely do all the cinamatic trailer reaction!!

[@justingabriel1765]

This evolved into the defacto theme of Assasins creed, almost every game has a version of Ezios Family in it, I love Rouges version a lot but you’ll get to that eventually.

[@hunterodwyer2626]

You've probably gotten a lot comments about it already but "assassins creed embers" is a short film set after "assassins creed revalations" and it's a must watch for anyone following ezio's story

[@marioyuselbarcelolinares7256]

Yes girl AC is very very special...glad your understanding and feeling all I felt years ago ..😚..hugs..

[@levi8781]

Key Glock even sampled this in one of his songs called Flyest Highest Coolest

[@xblissfulleex]

This theme and game shaped my childhood

[@RenegadeSamurai]

3:51 always my reaction to this part. Including lifting up my hand for an air guitar riff :)

[@hagen5]

This song is a miracle. I think the next song you like will be (although all of AC are beautiful) is the theme from AC Revelations. (my favorite) I think you'll like it when you get to this part of the game. It touches a lot. You perceive a song differently knowing the characters and their story, and not listening blindly without knowing anything. Your reactions are very honest and I love them. A beautiful adventure awaits you and I wish you a lot of fun and probably many sad experiences.

[@ammygamer]

Yes! YES. It surprises me how little people mention Revelations in general. I'm looking forward to her reaction to it.

[@erwingu]

I'm just happy that I listened to this song before I die

[@philopateersherif]

Just chills everywhere & I can't wait until you listen to Assassin's Creed Revelations theme song

[@jizamkizam9611]

Classic theme. I also really like Syndicates version called Family and Odysseys version is also very good

[@loudsilence6123]

"may it never change us..."

[@aminhaekal5709]

_"It is a good life we lead brother."_

[@petetrc9671]

I wonder if you ever played Stray? That game was all about the feels.

[@nathanwilton7948]

it make me cry with nostalga everytime i hear this

[@TheGeneral1292]

AC2's entire OST is simply amazing. "Sanctuary" is particularly beautiful to me. Jesper Kyd is a genius.

[@veyablack]

I'd be terrible at reaction videos listening to these soundtracks and others, I'd cry too much. I'm ridiculously emotional with music lol