Dolls in Pseudo Paradise - Track 12: Eternal Shrine Maiden

[@marcossegon5433]

"It's been 14 years" 21 years now. Time flies.

[@Rupi1234ful]

22 now

[@dragonboimmdvideos]

I miss ScarletFlameFlandre ;-;

[@farisazka2568]

24 huhuhu

[@連河ミサキ]

@@dragonboimmdvideos My guy, they came back!

[@ShaffySwitcher]

kind of 25 now...

[@ВасилискГовороворов]

"In the morning, I could see a shrine maiden in red and white dancing above the lake. As the fastest among our group, I was long entranced by that most vigorous of dances. Eventually, it began to rain, and by the time I came to my senses, the shrine maiden had disappeared. The shrine maiden had been soaked completely through, and it was as if she was melting into the rain."

[@aaron23devis]

No, that is Dichromatic Lotus Butterfly ~ Red and White story

[@ВасилискГовороворов]

@Aaron Devis Yes of course, but Red and White's story fits this track a lot better, these two just makes a whole picture.

[@Jann75]

And the beginning of this track sounds like it's raining.

[@gato-d9f]

🤭🤭

[@BeautifulGreen252]

@@aaron23devis what

[@elvergalarga-jo9vs]

ZUN must had drank some good ass beer back then to make absolutely beautiful songs with a nostalgia touch to them

[@PaukKsta]

No, Zun just did the hard work, you can see by him example, that if you try many times and fail you will make a masterpiece without learning how to write music. This is how everyone should be in life, learn from mistakes and never give up, and of course, do the hard work

[@longtran5118]

@@PaukKsta nice

[@ruins.2843]

If there was a finale to Touhou Project, I'd want this to be the credits theme.

[@naif9464]

Finale to Touhou? I... I don’t even want to think about it. One of the few things in life that brings me genuine happiness and relief.

[@mrelectrodude9391]

You should definitely look op Concealed the Conclusion then :)

[@fumikonakamura2926]

From first game to last game

[@KogasaTatara514]

@@mrelectrodude9391 I'm actually writing a story about that fangame now.

[@youmubutsheforgotherunderw3563]

@@KogasaTatara514 name?

[@hoppefrosk]

To me, this will always be *the* song to embody all of Touhou Project. There's just something about it that I can't explain...

[@pockychews7232]

what about "The Gensokyo the Gods Loved"?

[@hoppefrosk]

It's a nice theme, but it doesn't have quite the same history and "feel" to it. When it comes to music it's hard to argue what's better, since it's all so subjective anyway. But I'd take "atmospheric remake of (one of) the first theme(s) of the series" over "cheerful stage 3 theme".

[@helioknight9570]

+hoppefrosk I agree completely.

[@marcossegon5433]

hoppefrosk maybe that it is the first stage theme ever?

[@ramiinferno]

@@marcossegon5433 That's Eternal Shrine Maiden.

[@AzuRemilia]

ZUN by making Dolls in Pseudo Paradise gave new life to old and underrated themes. Unluckly they are still underrated

[@thegrob8892]

Imo, touhou has reached the greatest pinnacle of artistry ever and achieved eternity and transcendence

[@mocchite]

it's been 20 years and she still hasn't aged a bit. maybe she's related to ash or something.

[@minhkhangtran6948]

+Kogasa not Hijiri She does age... i think? The flow of time in Gensokyo is roughly the same at the real world though.

[@minhkhangtran6948]

Mystical maiden youth presever?

[@mocchite]

+Drac Byakuren is the one who uses magic to maintain her youth, I don't think Reimu does the same.

[@mousysaint9143]

+Drac When Reimu and Marisa first appeared they were both pretty young. They were still little kids. I mean look at Alice. She was a kid in MS and now looks some 18 years old. Reimu Definitely looks harsher and more mature now as well. I guess the reason she's still so young looking is because of her ying yang orb. That thing has crazy abilities.

[@dclr1212]

you can't let yourself get held back by common sense in gensokyo

[@Joshthepikachu2123]

Some really impatient people in the comments here. The opening is entirely different, but that doesn't mean it's not Eternal Shrine Maiden. In 1:13 that's when it really begins.

[@SuperCuccoSaiyan]

This song is nostalgic to a whole new level. Truly what I can call a masterpiece. ZUN, you are one of the best artist I've seen if not the best.

[@CyberDagger003]

You know, having listened to the original version of Eternal Shrine Maiden, I managed to recognize its main segment in CtC's final boss theme. Then here I was, listening to this arrange, and I had a holy crap moment. The second part of the intro, where the track picks up tension right before the main segment, that seemed to be an original part... Turns out it's taken from this arrange. Mind = Blown.

[@SerpentYoukai]

Yeah I was quite surprised when I found out that Danmakufu used THIS version of Eternal Shrine Maiden and not the Original from High Responsive to Prayers

[@Grozdor]

ZUN's nostalgic sounding songs are something else.

[@L30GH05TDUD3]

This is gotta be one of the most beautiful songs ZUN ever made. The piano just make everything more better as well as the flute. It really gives off that majestic and sad nostalgia vibe. But at the same time it gives off this relaxing feeling. Like if you were standing at a rainy day, and you had a very bad day, but you feel that everything is going to be okay in the end. Also i heard this song was in CTC, i can imagine the people playing this having a hardcore mood moment and plenty of tears. I can can see why. I almost wanted to cry with this song as well. Its just very beautiful and majestic. Sometimes i have this thought ZUN will one day become old and tired, and that he’ll one day leave this world behind when i hear this song. It kinda comes in mind sometimes and it kinda scares me. But also we know that he’ll leave a wonderful legacy with us to share. His songs, his games and the wonderful world he has created. Its amazing how imagination can bring people to do wonderful things like Touhou. Thank you ZUN, for creating this wonderful world, for creating this awesome music, and for the great things you’ve done for us the community too! This is why i love Touhou, and the community. I don’t regret coming here. It’s the best community I’ve ever joined.

[@WomanSlayer69420]

I’m kinda disturbed when I read the story behind the album. The story is eerily similar to being trapped in the backrooms, but in this specific case it’s much worse because you know the place and expect it to be like, a peaceful, serene area free from the influence of the modern dystopia, and not “a space that drives people to insanity or suicide with murderous entities” so seeing the dark side of Gensokyo is oddly terrifying.

[@BeautifulGreen252]

Where can I read it?

[@stringstorm]

@@BeautifulGreen252 You can find it on the touhou wiki. It should be noted, though, that Dolls in Pseudo Paradise is pretty much ZUN floating ideas around to see what sticks. Eventually, ZUN opted for a more lighter, idyllic setting with a hint of seriousness and darkness sprinkled here and there.

[@BeautifulGreen252]

@@stringstorm touhou is confusing

[@WomanSlayer69420]

@kisses4u damn that sounds like being in a Japanese POW camp in WW2

[@girlbeneaththegap6982]

Danganronpa

[@AvitheTiger]

the shading of this image is so good omg

[@magicslime57]

the person who disliked deserves a Fantasy Heaven to the face!

[@Bravidunno]

Seija

[@vistagreat9994]

7 Colonists

[@L30GH05TDUD3]

Agree

[@pain245]

I think this my favourite piece from all of Zun's music I've heard. Out-atmospheres most of the stuff in PCB, which had the most successful mood, I feel.

[@MsEkkaia]

Dat rainymood tho

[@TheYeIIowDucK]

reimud

[@mq435]

It feels nice to listen to this while it's raining outside....

[@alessandrozoccali7856]

Very relaxing ovo

[@Kromiball]

rainymood haikurain

[@FlandresOldWorld]

@BioBen9250 Don't feel bad, I suck at ALL the Touhou games. And yes, you're right. I thought its cameo in Reimu's final theme from CtC was beautiful, and very nostalgic. It's a very beautiful theme.

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

This should be played in honor of ZUN once his hour comes

[@fcnth]

Unhinged comment

[@eggwah]

Eternal Shmup Maker Eternal Beer Drinker Eternal Game Composer

[@hundike]

And then, there were no honest men left.

[@GarryDumblowski]

Because they were all killed so Mokou could use that one spellcard.

[@matteste]

Garry Dumblowski? Her spellcard more than likley refers to Iwakasa, the man she killed to get the elixir.

[@GarryDumblowski]

***** I know.

[@memeknight55]

This brings back the memories...

[@probablynothung8135]

You have come this far, Reimu. You has been in battles with every character you've meet. We cannot stop here. We must keep going. Everyone love what you're doing. You have fans out there in front of the screen. Let the journey continue......

[@TheYeIIowDucK]

This (and Theme of Eastern Story) is the concept of nostalgia condensed into audio form...

[@blazi2293]

I played Touhou 1 only a year ago yet I feel so much nostalgia (with the original song and this beautiful arrangement)

[@victorking559]

My second favorite disc music from ZUN after Blue sea of 53 minutes. I prefer this than the original, but i prefer the Akyu's utouched score, but this always makes me feel more sentimental.

[@tgr3423]

That image just makes me imagine Reimu playing the wind instrument in this song (not sure which one it is though).

[@patt_4450]

no trumpets, instead a flute is heard... which gives me a strange feeling of nostalgia

[@Grozdor]

My favorite ZUN's piece

[@Dizzy-tw5ce]

One of the best like ratios on a remix of this series' first song. I love this community!

[@renka-chan9213]

This version is.... very aestetic and somehow peaceful.....

[@KofiMiko]

Theory: Hakurei Power 4: The Power to have Eternal Youth

[@luckluster]

... Magic. Magic in ears.

[@user-fl3is6eo7q]

This hits very depressive after listening to CtC's version.

[@MLG288]

When it comes the Last and Final Touhou game, this theme should play in the credits.

[@balakeemogak8606]

i swear, zun better not throw a curve ball at if he ever remasters the pc98 games Touhou 1-5, brought back or maybe put 1 for last for a Sariel fight

[@Igosha13]

Не бывает музыки лучшей, чем моё любимое техно-транс. (...Сыграл в Touhou) ...Не бывает музыки лучшей, чем тохо. Все 17 треков EoSD- лучшие. Могу слушать часами! (...Сыграл в Touhou 01 HRtP) ...Некоторые композиции лучшие, что я слышал, не смотря даже на то, что это монофонические 8-бит. Например, "eternal shrine maiden". (...Наткнулся на этот трек) ... ...Zun просто, наверное, божество... Реально, может Zun - это Кодзима?

[@MasterBomer]

Of course zun is a deity, especially to all of us

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

ZUN is built differently

[@crinofumo7145]

I wanna be in the TouHou universe :( Sure it’s a dangerous and cruel world but damn I would give up an arm and a leg to exist there.

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

Reality is often disappointing my friend I also have such wish in my mind To live in a world like that, that reminds of the old times

[@lilestojkovicii6618]

​@Kenehi Millar who said you are cringe And yeah thank you for the advice If we ever meet there I will remember you

[@rancer_edits]

@@lilestojkovicii6618 see you there man

[@junhordash2010]

I feel so old at 13, thank you zun, for making such amazing songs... And games...

[@MLG773]

This hits different after you hear the CTC version...😢😢😢😢

[@emishimaru-sama6449]

Goodness, It sounds beautiful..

[@bot-oy6dl]

この曲・・・・・ 永遠にさよならズラ・・・

[@fcnth]

Everyone rise for the National Gensokyo Anthem

[@sebastianlewiscruz2142]

I wish there was a song that is called “An-Ordinary Magician, Marisa, Alice and mary”

[@alicemargatroid6758]

I really prefer the original. Don't attack me,thank you.

[@rancer_edits]

just watched little reimu. love you zun

[@rancer_edits]

2 weeks later. i still love zun, but i can't say i think about little reimu too often.

[@Mikcha212]

I cant... I can't win... I CAN'T WIN!! uwwwwhuwwwwww I can't win! uwhuwhh uwhhhhhh LET'S GO. YOU CAN DO IT. I CAN DO IT. WE CAN DO IT. OKAY?!?! I CAN NUMBER 1! OKAY. I AM GOD.

[@MemoryDestiny]

so good...

[@ShugaR_Automata]

Hey... It's been a few years, are you ever going to come back and post more extended touhou music?

[@Klazgames]

This puts me in a calm yet curious mood, and i love it, i'll start listening this when it rains + a cigarrete, just for fun ~24/02/20 16:40 PM~ {Chile}

[@ItzBenja616]

Grande chile

[@pokenoobmx3445]

@@ItzBenja616 Grande Chile, me alegra saber que siempre hay un fan de touhou Chileno en todas partes

[@andremg3724]

You can do it

[@bloons27]

1:48 beautiful

[@ayashameimaru6753]

.................LINK! TO! THAT! PICTURE!

[@brayancarbajal2501]

you dont need a link you can take a photo XD

[@jm0062]

Aya Shameimaru Let me give you a tip. If you ever want to download a KZbin thumbnail, 1. Copy the link 2. Search "KZbin thumbnail grabber" and click the first result 3. Paste the link 4. Copy the link of the largest image that pops up, and take it to TinEye 5. Do the reverse image search and download the result with the highest resolution Hope I made it clear enough.

[@petergriffin1331]

Can ya do the screenshots?(if your in phone)

[@stellarphantasmvfx5504]

@@petergriffin1331 google lens does the work

[@petergriffin1331]

@@stellarphantasmvfx5504 i mean im on my phone and i can

[@florboandherflora]

Thank you, Sakurei. Thank you for the smash series.

[@Bravidunno]

"Eternal" Shrine Maiden.

[@getsugetsukasuimokukinkin559]

Ey, mistroos

[@FlyingLoli]

Hey, but she DID grow older, just compare her PC-98 and Windows looks. xD

[@IvanezRus]

Guys, I've listened to this track for half an hour, but I just can't hear in it anything from original Eternal Shrine Maiden. Can somebody help me and say, which parts should I pay attention to?

[@boiIedfish]

around 1:13 and so on sounds like it

[@Ash-li5lp]

and if you put in 1,25 speed its easier to recognize

[@HouraisanShijuunana]

WHERE. ARE. THE. ARMPITS?!?!?!?!

[@FryingPanChanOfficial]

After that, I, who have been reborn, was assailed by intense drowsiness yesterday evening. My head felt like it was being split open. I can't remember anything about yesterday evening, but it feels like I had a long dream. It would have been even better if I didn't have to face the reality before me... What does it all mean? One was poisoned with coffee, one was nailed to a tree, another was beheaded... I can't believe it. I got the chair and rope ready, and mumbled to myself one last time. Since he had died last, then it could only have been the one who was poisoned by the coffee. In other words... is that how it is? That must be it. There must have been something in my dinner. But it doesn't matter anymore, I'm the last one left. I don't have any attachments left to such a world full of liars. This time I tied a good, strong rope to the ceiling and kicked away the chair. This time, my body didn't fall all the way down to the ground.

[@fjdkslfjdkwhgioperwhgjkoldsf]

OK. I AM GOD.

[@teakix6366]

0:25 ctc

[@demispectra9783]

Ouch, that hurt ;-;

[@Grozdor]

100k views!

[@sammuel282]

Who the f disliked that?

[@ArariaKAgelessTraveller]

There's part of G Free in 2:00 or the otherway

[@GarryDumblowski]

Translate button. WHY.

[@CyberDagger003]

Araria K Nah. It's all Eternal Shrine Maiden. CtC's G Free is actually a mix of both G Free and Eternal Shrine Maiden.

[@GreatFox42]

CyberDagger There's another G Free?

[@CyberDagger003]

GreatFox42 What do you mean, another G Free?

[@GreatFox42]

CyberDagger What do _you_ mean another G Free? You said CtC's G Free is a mix of G Free and ESM... What other G Free is it a mix of?

[@ineno1132]

tfw no shoegaze shrine maiden gf

[@prizmastarz742]

Dunno which one i'm going to choose Original,Remake(There is actually remake of ESM before this) or , DiPP?

[@lennisenipreggin1088]

+Pure Moon Mom akyu's untouched one 4 me

[@lennisenipreggin1088]

original = HRtP remake = akyu's untouched/MS music rume other one = DiPP

[@pilsudskigaming5007]

Sweet Victory?

[@aty4991]

Touhoublade Chronicles 3

[@rijalfirdaus7902]

someone know the sauce for the pic?

[@Karou812]

Not just you

[@Karou812]

Wait a sec... that already happens though :D with an anime it would just get worse

[@hayateayasaki7271]

This gives Naruto Shippuden/Boruto "fight for the fate of the world" vibes for me.

[@vincentlau6325]

Touhou seems to have a floating timeline like Family Guy or Simpsons. That or time doesn't flow in Gensokyo, but it's likely the former lol

[@insertgenericallyironicnam601]

Love the way the pianos sound, but meh. Prefer the original.

[@nefer-trebeledfomp-4129]

This is without a doubt the worse version.