"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."
@aaron23devis3 жыл бұрын
No, that is Dichromatic Lotus Butterfly ~ Red and White story
@ВасилискГовороворов3 жыл бұрын
@Aaron Devis Yes of course, but Red and White's story fits this track a lot better, these two just makes a whole picture.
@Jann752 жыл бұрын
And the beginning of this track sounds like it's raining.
@gato-d9f2 жыл бұрын
🤭🤭
@BeautifulGreen2522 жыл бұрын
@@aaron23devis what
@thegrob8892 Жыл бұрын
Imo, touhou has reached the greatest pinnacle of artistry ever and achieved eternity and transcendence
@elvergalarga-jo9vs4 жыл бұрын
ZUN must had drank some good ass beer back then to make absolutely beautiful songs with a nostalgia touch to them
@PaukKsta Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@PaukKsta nice
@hoppefrosk8 жыл бұрын
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...
@pockychews72328 жыл бұрын
what about "The Gensokyo the Gods Loved"?
@hoppefrosk8 жыл бұрын
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".
@helioknight95708 жыл бұрын
+hoppefrosk I agree completely.
@marcossegon54336 жыл бұрын
hoppefrosk maybe that it is the first stage theme ever?
@ramiinferno4 жыл бұрын
@@marcossegon5433 That's Eternal Shrine Maiden.
@AzuRemilia6 жыл бұрын
ZUN by making Dolls in Pseudo Paradise gave new life to old and underrated themes. Unluckly they are still underrated
@ruins.28434 жыл бұрын
If there was a finale to Touhou Project, I'd want this to be the credits theme.
@naif94644 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrelectrodude93914 жыл бұрын
You should definitely look op Concealed the Conclusion then :)
@fumikonakamura29264 жыл бұрын
From first game to last game
@KogasaTatara5144 жыл бұрын
@@mrelectrodude9391 I'm actually writing a story about that fangame now.
@youmubutsheforgotherunderw35633 жыл бұрын
@@KogasaTatara514 name?
@SuperCuccoSaiyan11 жыл бұрын
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.
@mocchite9 жыл бұрын
it's been 20 years and she still hasn't aged a bit. maybe she's related to ash or something.
@minhkhangtran69489 жыл бұрын
+Kogasa not Hijiri She does age... i think? The flow of time in Gensokyo is roughly the same at the real world though.
@minhkhangtran69488 жыл бұрын
Mystical maiden youth presever?
@mocchite8 жыл бұрын
+Drac Byakuren is the one who uses magic to maintain her youth, I don't think Reimu does the same.
@mousysaint91438 жыл бұрын
+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.
@dclr12126 жыл бұрын
you can't let yourself get held back by common sense in gensokyo
@Grozdor4 жыл бұрын
ZUN's nostalgic sounding songs are something else.
@CyberDagger00311 жыл бұрын
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.
@SerpentYoukai3 жыл бұрын
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
@L30GH05TDUD33 жыл бұрын
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.
@AvitheTiger2 жыл бұрын
the shading of this image is so good omg
@magicslime579 жыл бұрын
the person who disliked deserves a Fantasy Heaven to the face!
@Bravidunno7 жыл бұрын
Seija
@vistagreat99943 жыл бұрын
7 Colonists
@L30GH05TDUD33 жыл бұрын
Agree
@MsEkkaia9 жыл бұрын
Dat rainymood tho
@TheYeIIowDucK6 жыл бұрын
reimud
@mq4356 жыл бұрын
It feels nice to listen to this while it's raining outside....
@alessandrozoccali78565 жыл бұрын
Very relaxing ovo
@Kromiball3 жыл бұрын
rainymood haikurain
@Joshthepikachu21237 жыл бұрын
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.
@probablynothung81353 жыл бұрын
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......
@pain2458 жыл бұрын
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.
@hundike10 жыл бұрын
And then, there were no honest men left.
@GarryDumblowski9 жыл бұрын
Because they were all killed so Mokou could use that one spellcard.
@matteste9 жыл бұрын
Garry Dumblowski? Her spellcard more than likley refers to Iwakasa, the man she killed to get the elixir.
@GarryDumblowski9 жыл бұрын
***** I know.
@memeknight555 жыл бұрын
This brings back the memories...
@WomanSlayer694202 жыл бұрын
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.
@BeautifulGreen2522 жыл бұрын
Where can I read it?
@stringstorm2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@BeautifulGreen2522 жыл бұрын
@@stringstorm touhou is confusing
@WomanSlayer694202 жыл бұрын
@kisses4u damn that sounds like being in a Japanese POW camp in WW2
@girlbeneaththegap6982 Жыл бұрын
Danganronpa
@FlandresOldWorld13 жыл бұрын
@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.
@lilestojkovicii66182 жыл бұрын
This should be played in honor of ZUN once his hour comes
@fcnth2 жыл бұрын
Unhinged comment
@eggwah Жыл бұрын
Eternal Shmup Maker Eternal Beer Drinker Eternal Game Composer
@sirius673825 күн бұрын
real
@rancer_edits2 ай бұрын
just watched little reimu. love you zun
@rancer_editsАй бұрын
2 weeks later. i still love zun, but i can't say i think about little reimu too often.
@blazi22935 жыл бұрын
I played Touhou 1 only a year ago yet I feel so much nostalgia (with the original song and this beautiful arrangement)
@TheYeIIowDucK7 жыл бұрын
This (and Theme of Eastern Story) is the concept of nostalgia condensed into audio form...
@user-fl3is6eo7q3 ай бұрын
This hits very different after listening to CtC's version.
@Grozdor5 жыл бұрын
My favorite ZUN's piece
@tgr34236 жыл бұрын
That image just makes me imagine Reimu playing the wind instrument in this song (not sure which one it is though).
@Dizzy-tw5ce5 жыл бұрын
One of the best like ratios on a remix of this series' first song. I love this community!
@patt_44503 жыл бұрын
no trumpets, instead a flute is heard... which gives me a strange feeling of nostalgia
@renka-chan92133 жыл бұрын
This version is.... very aestetic and somehow peaceful.....
@popcioslav11 жыл бұрын
... Magic. Magic in ears.
@victorking5597 жыл бұрын
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.
@KofiMiko6 жыл бұрын
Theory: Hakurei Power 4: The Power to have Eternal Youth
@MLG2882 ай бұрын
When it comes the Last and Final Touhou game, this theme should play in the credits.
@emishimaru-sama64496 жыл бұрын
Goodness, It sounds beautiful..
@bot-oy6dl Жыл бұрын
この曲・・・・・ 永遠にさよならズラ・・・
@fcnth2 жыл бұрын
Everyone rise for the National Gensokyo Anthem
@junhordash20104 ай бұрын
I feel so old at 13, thank you zun, for making such amazing songs... And games...
@crinofumo71452 жыл бұрын
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.
@lilestojkovicii66182 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@Kenehi Millar who said you are cringe And yeah thank you for the advice If we ever meet there I will remember you
@rancer_edits2 ай бұрын
@@lilestojkovicii6618 see you there man
@MLG773Ай бұрын
This hits different after you hear the CTC version...😢😢😢😢
@bloons274 жыл бұрын
1:48 beautiful
@balakeemogak86063 жыл бұрын
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
@MemoryDestiny10 жыл бұрын
so good...
@Mikcha212 Жыл бұрын
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.
@ayashameimaru675310 жыл бұрын
.................LINK! TO! THAT! PICTURE!
@brayancarbajal25019 жыл бұрын
you dont need a link you can take a photo XD
@jm00626 жыл бұрын
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.
@petergriffin13314 жыл бұрын
Can ya do the screenshots?(if your in phone)
@stellarphantasmvfx55044 жыл бұрын
@@petergriffin1331 google lens does the work
@petergriffin13314 жыл бұрын
@@stellarphantasmvfx5504 i mean im on my phone and i can
@sebastianlewiscruz21429 ай бұрын
I wish there was a song that is called “An-Ordinary Magician, Marisa, Alice and mary”
@Igosha134 жыл бұрын
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?
@MasterBomer2 жыл бұрын
Of course zun is a deity, especially to all of us
@lilestojkovicii66182 жыл бұрын
ZUN is built differently
@peckmech3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sakurei. Thank you for the smash series.
@Klazgames4 жыл бұрын
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}
@ItzBenja6164 жыл бұрын
Grande chile
@pokenoobmx34453 жыл бұрын
@@ItzBenja616 Grande Chile, me alegra saber que siempre hay un fan de touhou Chileno en todas partes
@andremg37243 жыл бұрын
You can do it
@Bravidunno7 жыл бұрын
"Eternal" Shrine Maiden.
@getsugetsukasuimokukinkin5595 жыл бұрын
Ey, mistroos
@HouraisanShijuushichi3 жыл бұрын
WHERE. ARE. THE. ARMPITS?!?!?!?!
@FlyingLoli12 жыл бұрын
Hey, but she DID grow older, just compare her PC-98 and Windows looks. xD
@alicemargatroid67585 жыл бұрын
I really prefer the original. Don't attack me,thank you.
@ShugaR_Automata4 жыл бұрын
Hey... It's been a few years, are you ever going to come back and post more extended touhou music?
@fjdkslfjdkwhgioperwhgjkoldsf4 жыл бұрын
OK. I AM GOD.
@ArariaKAgelessTraveller10 жыл бұрын
There's part of G Free in 2:00 or the otherway
@GarryDumblowski9 жыл бұрын
Translate button. WHY.
@CyberDagger0039 жыл бұрын
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.
@GreatFox429 жыл бұрын
CyberDagger There's another G Free?
@CyberDagger0039 жыл бұрын
GreatFox42 What do you mean, another G Free?
@GreatFox429 жыл бұрын
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?
@Grozdor5 жыл бұрын
100k views!
@sammuel2824 жыл бұрын
Who the f disliked that?
@ineno11325 жыл бұрын
tfw no shoegaze shrine maiden gf
@teakix63669 жыл бұрын
0:25 ctc
@demispectra97836 жыл бұрын
Ouch, that hurt ;-;
@FryingPanChanOfficial3 жыл бұрын
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.
@IvanezRus8 жыл бұрын
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?
@boiIedfish8 жыл бұрын
around 1:13 and so on sounds like it
@Ash-li5lp7 жыл бұрын
and if you put in 1,25 speed its easier to recognize
@pilsudskigaming50074 жыл бұрын
Sweet Victory?
@aty49913 ай бұрын
Touhoublade Chronicles 3
@prizmastarz7428 жыл бұрын
Dunno which one i'm going to choose Original,Remake(There is actually remake of ESM before this) or , DiPP?
@lennisenipreggin10888 жыл бұрын
+Pure Moon Mom akyu's untouched one 4 me
@lennisenipreggin10888 жыл бұрын
original = HRtP remake = akyu's untouched/MS music rume other one = DiPP
@rijalfirdaus79022 жыл бұрын
someone know the sauce for the pic?
@Karou81212 жыл бұрын
Wait a sec... that already happens though :D with an anime it would just get worse
@Karou81212 жыл бұрын
Not just you
@hayateayasaki72714 жыл бұрын
This gives Naruto Shippuden/Boruto "fight for the fate of the world" vibes for me.
@vincentlau63254 жыл бұрын
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
@insertgenericallyironicnam6019 жыл бұрын
Love the way the pianos sound, but meh. Prefer the original.