Game Composer Hears BONETROUSLE for the First Time - UNDERTALE

Let's listen to some more Undertale music! This time we're listening to the track Bonetrousle. Such a short track but so full of meaning. Now that I think about it, I guess that is true for most of the Undertale OST, huh.
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[@DaviVasc]

Hey, I'll PROBABLY stream some more Undertale tomorrow on the gameplay channel! You should catch up to the first ep of the playthrough: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHnbgnZ7m5eJnJo

[@sagi3933]

Nice! Would love some kind of notification before it starts, as I have other things to do on the side ideally ;) edit: Would love to see you react to "Papyrus Makes A Mixtape [Animated]" by Soda Pop Bot | Martin G. ... after or maybe at the end of your next stream I would say, as it will just be a fun little 1 minute long addition that doesn't spoil anything ;) edit edit: Actually, "Storyboard: Papyrus Makes a Mixtape" by CloverWoodss is a tad longer (doesn't cut off early) and just as fun... cannot decide... owo

[@PomadaGaming]

Niice let’s go. A LOT is gonna make sense to you😁

[@-freshsans]

Just thought you should know something important about your Undertale playthrough [NO SPOILERS]: Since you've gotten EXP from killing a monster, you've started a Neutral run. The Neutral run has much less story and much less music than the Pacifist run. If you want to get the full experience, I would replay up to the point you are now WITHOUT killing a single monster. Since you aren't very far in, it should only take a little bit. But that's just a friendly suggestion, you'll get a pretty good experience anyway.

[@slasher_art6286]

Once you have finished undertale, you should discuss these tracks again after experiencing the characters, seeing if the knowledge of them will change anything. Bonetrousel is pronounced (Bone-trowel-sel)

[@itzwaluigitime8678]

Absolutely hope you will ! You'll get to hear that track in-game very soon too !

[@ScoutNDemond]

Papyrus is a fun character, because most of the time he does come off as just a goofy, funny guy, with high energy and big dreams, but if you pay attention I can definitely understand him being deeper than he seems. Some of the comments he makes come across as him being very lonely and wishing he had more friends, as well as showing concern for his brother, but he always pushes it aside to try and remain positive for everyone else around him!

[@weebjeez]

If you don't mind some intense character drama (including some potentially triggering trauma surrounding violence and death) I would suggest taking a look at Zarla's work. Their DeviantArt features a few major stories/plotlines, but the main one focuses on a speculative writing about the Brothers, and their relationship to/with Gaster. Obviously, of that doesn't sound like it would float your boat, you may be right. The comics give a very sometimes-harrowing and sometimes-heartfelt look into a potential childhood for the SkeleBros. And other comics explore that relationship through altering timelines of their own.

[@l0afu]

please don't post any spoilers to Davi, he is currently making a gameplay and no one wants him to get spoilers!

[@l0afu]

@@weebjeez also what the hell are you talking about?

[@weebjeez]

@@l0afu those aren't spoilers. The only things that I have said that are canon? Are the names of the characters. Everything else? Was talking about themes Of a fan-made webcomic. EDIT:: But I now realize this was not addressed to me .... Whoops.

[@whiskeredwolf4861]

((PAPYRUS SPOILERS)) The strangest thing about Papyrus is how much we don’t know about him. We don’t actually know what he feels or believes aside from his deep conviction that people can be better if they try to be - he _lies_ about what he likes because he really wants to be friends with other people. You can see this when he’s talking with Undyne (he says he hates grease and then says he actually loves it when Undyne says she likes Grillby’s). We might even know more about Sans than we do about Papyrus. It’s easy to miss because he’s so loud and in your face but we truly know so little about him. I’m really hoping he’ll feature in Deltarune.

[@sarahvilardi3071]

This guy has said "Wait what, it's over?" or something to that effect at the end of every single Undertale song, and frankly I think that's fucking hilarious XDD

[@swampy725]

And relatable

[@SunroseStudios]

looping game tracks be like that

[@gabrote42]

I'm so sad he didn't listen to the Trailer version. That one went on for a while

[@SOMETHING-qe6pd]

Mind ur language

[@gabrote42]

@@SOMETHING-qe6pd Wow, been a while since I saw one of you guys. Why should she do that? This video isn't made for kids. The comments would be disabled if it was. It's the law :)

[@Punable]

I would love to see metal crushed or death by glamour be broken down because they are complex and well thought out

[@quackelstheduck2040]

crusher!! ü

[@rednohead2971]

Yeah definitely death by glamour

[@rejectfalseicons]

please death by glamour 🙏

[@DogDogGodFog]

Metal Crusher? Seriously?

[@rejectfalseicons]

@@DogDogGodFog cmon mate as if that song isnt the sickest thing youve ever heard

[@Coolin]

Watching someone listen to the Undertale soundtrack for the first time is a sight to behold. What a godlike OST

[@IvoryMadness.]

Yes, I totally agree with you!

[@lunyorsomething1031]

yea, just you wait till he tackles the OSTs main song, thatll be true greatness nyehehe!

[@PeptoAbismol]

the fact he can piece together context just by listening to the music is nuts to me

[@legion7768]

Yo the funny SSBU montage guy Is here, couldn't agree more!

[@TheSweetSpirit]

The only ost to come close so far is Deltarune. Oh wait ;D

[@oivatank]

You’re definitely not wrong, Papyrus does go through some inner conflict during his fight with you. He debates whether or not to capture you for the sake of attention and fame from the masses, or leave you be and keep one true friend.

[@AlexSFM]

I always felt that the "emotional" part of bonetrousle sounded more of a high figure or almost royal like, so I associated that part to Papyrus' dream of joining the royal guard.

[@myormeow]

I agree with you. when it comes to music it makes more sense to look at a bigger picture make connections with the ideas and sounds you already know. in music everything is subjective, everything depends on the context it's used in, like how the chords relate to each other etc etc. looking at the chords one by one doesn't really make much sense. it's not like people really think about what each chord means while making music and most songs use both minor and major ones anyways, no matter if it's supposed to be a sad song or a happy one, the mood is still in the overall sound. on the other hand, if you make your song all minor or all major it will sound too flat and flowless and will lose it's emotional coloring (and will probably sound ammateurishly)

[@sirbillygoat1660]

Almost exactly how I interpreted it

[@Pixie64.]

Yo samee

[@just_aleksey637]

That "pff- what-" in the end fricking killed me, I haven't laughed that hard in a while, that little last note always sounds the most quirky and funny to me

[@Quatimundi]

the mention of the underlying parts of sadness and tension makes me think of a very specific detail - usually, when monsters offer to SPARE you, their defense goes down! however, if you're doing a genocide run, happy-go-lucky, oblivious seeming papyrus offers to SPARE you... and his defense goes up. he's not naive, he's being nice on purpose. really goes to subtly show that he's not just a cartoony maniac, there's depth going on. love the channel, just subscribed :]

[@gyakutenryu]

I've played Undertale so many times since it came out and watched so much content about it but I never noticed this! That's so cool! I love how many details like that there are in the game, it's so amazing ;__;

[@denverarnold6210]

Even more, the absolute tragedy of him, with his dying breath, still saying he believes you can still be good. One of the reasons I won't do a genocide run: they are too well written for me to feel even ambivalent to killing them. They are all likable and enjoyable characters.

[@dovakhiinmaster2967]

I had no idea, that's insane

[@CleanUpNick]

i mean what do you expect from a pair of characters that are this cartoony but have such a serious origin

[@forganfandy8019]

Papyrus gives off a goofy, fun vibe whilst maintaining a certain degree of intelligence, like a "Haha ive yet to draw my trap card" and i fricking love it. Hes 2015% the best character.

[@gabrote42]

This song actually has an extended version for the trailers! I recommend it SPOILERS FOR YOU, DO NOT READ: I love how this song aligns so well with how Papyrus faces his fight with you. He's very distracted and yet manages to have more stats than the next boss, and will never kill you (which is more self-control than even Toriel, who is EXTREMELY POWERFUL, displays). He's just preparing for a date and overstuffing his ears 5:25 Yeah he REALLY doesn't want to fight you. If you lose thrice to him he will let you go

[@The_True_Mx_Pink]

Spoilers down here, too. Not sure why you'd expect any different. Which, again, plays into the theory that Papyrus is just as if not more powerful than his brother. If he can, while talking, while cleaning himself up, and while joking during a fight between a being who is as powerful as every monster in the underground during a snowstorm control his magic better than the Queen of the Underground and is more powerful than the Captain of the Royal Guard... God. Imagine if you didn't one-shot him in Genocide.

[@gabrote42]

@@The_True_Mx_Pink Absolutely. Heck, even in the last case, that made a SIGNIFICANT amount of players quit! Literally half the amount of quitters I ever saw, said they quit right then and there

[@KingNedya]

@@The_True_Mx_Pink The Disbelief AU is sort of a take on your last sentence of if you didn't one-shot him in genocide. Basically, you kill Sans in Papyrus's place because he loses patience and decides to bring the fight to you instead of letting you kill everyone first, but you win, which leaves Papyrus in Sans's place in the Judgement Hall, and his fight is basically Sans's battlefield manipulation on steroids. Some of the music in his battle is really good too, my personal favorite being his Phase 2.

[@The_True_Mx_Pink]

@@KingNedya I know what the Disbelief AU is.

[@greyscaleadaven]

Spoilers below take care internet strangers :) I know a lot of people have been throwing the theory around about how every character shifts around during their fights based on how hard they're trying. Papyrus doesn't move AT ALL during his fight. Kinda scary. I think this point came up in the first place because of his reclusion in Deltarune. It's very possible that at some point we might end up confronting him, whether it's in the context of the roaring knight or otherwise.

[@SinisterPixel]

It's very interesting you bring up the tense chords and the subject of betrayal. This is for the most part, just supposed to be a goofy fight. Papyrus is a kind of lovable goofball character. The only thing relating to betrayal I can think of is that his brother warns you not to hurt him. It's a very clear boundary. It doesn't matter if you do a neutral run or a genocide run. Sans will deem you unforgivable if you hurt Papyrus

[@Mewseeker]

Well, about the betrayal thing, on one hand Papyrus want to be friend but on the other, he has orders.

[@ember3579]

I think it's more that Paps is conflicted about actually fighting, well, anyone for real. He's VERY good at it (given that you literally can not get him to kill you ever, and even Toriel can be made to do it by accident), but he knows what comes after and REALLY does not like it. He's just too much of a goober to be up front with Undyne et al about it, hence the go around.

[@SinisterPixel]

@@ember3579 honestly, didn't even know it was impossible for him to kill you. That's an interesting angle. You may be right

[@Artemas_16]

@@SinisterPixel if he depletes your HP, you simply wake up in shed near brother's house. And if you "die" several times, he just lets you go to not hurt you further.

[@trouslinabone]

Also, remember, Papyrus betrays Undyne in the pacifist version.

[@onebilliontacos3405]

I’d say the emotional part of the song plays more into drama as Papyrus is a very dramatic character, so having this part of the theme and seems to play into how he presents himself as a serious, painting-like, epic figure. Gives me the vibes of the balled of a fancy chivalrous lord or great noble knight.

[@gaopinghu7332]

Like Don Quixote?

[@sodapone]

When you put it that way, the adjective "quixotic" comes to mind when describing him. Never really thought of it that way, actually!

[@The1nvisibleJeevas]

I think the more dramatic tone might reflect less on the player and more on Papyrus trying to reconcile with his morals regarding humans. Killing him is relatively easy, so this seems less relevant in the genocide run cause the song never reaches its climax (if I remember correctly), so in other runs where you don’t hurt him, he clearly takes a liking to you and decides to trade in his possible place in the Royal Guard for not turning you in. It’s a conflict of motivations. Or it could just show how Papyrus reveals how powerful he is when the bass comes in and he uses his “ultimate move” so you get an “oh shit” moment lol.

[@TheSkyGuy77]

A Knight, you say? Interesting

[@mindergirl6584]

Papyrus is The Knight confirmed

[@BionicmeLoL]

It's very interesting that you caught the intensity of the percussion so quickly. It has a slight bit of significance that you're missing the context for, but you'll get it soon enough when you continue with your playthrough c:

[@ddranimestyle]

Yeah, hearing the earlier versions of his theme as you're talking to him and then hearing this juiced up version in the battle REALLY cranks up the enjoyment of this track! You're already well familiar with his character and melody by the time this actually plays and things get "serious".

[@HeraldOfOpera]

Yeah, it's my understanding that the fight starts out with an even sillier version of this and attacks that are attached to the ground in a way that makes them comically easy to avoid... and then he drops the "blue attack" on you, gravity happens, and the otherwise-identical attacks are now much more intense with Bonetrousle reflecting that.

[@randomancrossoverfan]

@@HeraldOfOpera Dramatic twist spoilers!

[@sterlingmuse5808]

@@HeraldOfOpera Yeah. I wouldn't even really say sillier; the earlier version of the song, called "Nyeh Heh Heh!" really is just Bonetrousle without the beat.

[@VariaPrime]

You're blue now!

[@ktntwireless]

Love to see people educated in music theory explain WHY Undertale’s music is so emotionally effective. For someone like me that is so perplexed why it gives a huge emotional impact, there’s some science to back the emotion. I love it! I’d love to see more! I’d love your take on the three songs Ghost Fight, Dummy! and Spider Dance, since they’re all connected and SUPER fun

[@thefinalboss4471]

6:40 This notes represent the all-consuming fear that you'll never be as cool as him

[@contrabipis]

Something that would delight me would be actually getting to see your playthrough of this game. I would really enjoy seeing your reaction to the music, and your thoughts on the theory as you play. That would be wonderful!

[@sfgkate]

he livestreamed it on his gaming channel! it’s called davi vasc’s gaming journeys :)

[@ZoofyZoof]

@@sfgkate Actually he livestreamed it on this channel and uploaded the stream to that channel :p

[@gigithehedgehog8469]

You actually described Papyrus' character very well. He's fun, he's silly, he's goofy. But he has a deepness that is so hidden that I think many people haven't completely noticed it. It took me a very long time to see more than the surface Papyrus. That's not to say that Papyrus you see isn't the true Papyrus - he just has more layers than that. And you caught on to that with the chords. I love hearing your thoughts on these songs because you point out these subtleties that I don't catch in the music.

[@tundracactus0]

it's interesting to hear you talk about Papyrus's theme, because honestly, the canonical information we have about him... is actually very limited. (potential spoiler and maybe headcanon territory from here on out, you've been warned) the crazy mix of chords, combined with the playful and cartoonish melody, paint a sort of unclear picture. right of the bat, this fits Papyrus well. a lot about him, we just simply... don't know. he's incredibly vague even when talking about himself. we don't know much about Sans either, but Papyrus is a whole other level. what we do see, though, is that he's a wacky and fun skeleton dude. the disturbing/tense/sad/happy chords being hidden underneath the wacky melody is something that I feel is very true to his character. we see his happy energy on the surface, but we have no idea about what's there underneath. from his conversations and phone calls, you CAN sorta hypothesize a few things. one, the dude is pretty lonely. he seems to hang out only with his brother and Undyne (maybe Flowey as well, but whether that's a genuine friendship or not is truly open to interpretation), and as a result, he is very, very excited to become your friend. and although he hangs out with Undyne, does he recognize that as a genuine friendship? or does he convince himself that this is just royal guard training? so anyway, I think having a couple of sad chords there, hidden deeply underneath the happy ones, may actually be very fitting for him. two, Papyrus doesn't seem to actually want to fight you, at least in the same way that most other monsters do. he's fighting to prove himself worthy of the royal guard. it's a similar vibe to him turning away the gauntlet of deadly terror; he doesn't seem to want to truly, genuinely harm anyone. and although in his fight he will only allow you to get down to 1 HP (he won't ever kill you), even then he still lets you pass by after a few tries. he even voices second thoughts before initializing the fight in the first place. but the bottom line is that he wants to prove himself. so he follows through. (for the record, I'm of the opinion that Papyrus is also most likely holding waaaay back during his fight. which, combined with his dialogue, really shows that his heart is not actually in it. but he still follows through.) anyway, there's that tension. I'd be tense too. another note on tension: he knows that if the human passes through, they'll be in waterfall and Undyne will be out for them. if he doesn't want to harm the human, he wouldn't want Undyne to harm them either. which means he shouldn't let the human pass. but then that means HE has to stop them. but then that means fighting harder. but he doesn't REALLY want to fight to harm. gahh!!! the underlying happy chords could come from a number of things. maybe he's hopeful that he'll succeed and make the royal guard. maybe he's just enjoying showing off some of his cool attacks. maybe he's optimistic that the human will do good for monsters, or that he's making a new friend. or maybe he really is a generally cheerful and optimistic guy. the disturbing chords could come from really anything. the human could choose, during this fight, to do something morally terrible. also, remember we truly know very little information about Papyrus, his past, etc. I don't have anything specific to speculate here as there's really nothing rooted in the game itself to suggest... anything at all about this, actually. it could be dark, it could be joyful, it could be entirely mundane. but I guess again, that really does go along with the mix of chords. who knows? not us! we can only guess. and of course, I don't think I need to say much about the melody itself. it's entertaining, it's cool, it's funny, it's a bit "out there." fits Papyrus perfectly anyway, I really love bonetrousle and Papyrus. thanks for reading if you're still here!!

[@osheridan]

Wow nice- I've never played the game but I enjoy reading about it, and that sounds rly interesting! The fandom isn't super active from what I can tell? But i might play it sometime just to see lol

[@deandelvin9924]

Is there an Undertale fangame where Papyrus gives you a bad time instead of Sans?

[@WhoStoleKirya73]

@@deandelvin9924 disbelief, revenge, underswap, maybe some more

[@zombor8249]

@@osheridan I'd argue Undertale has one of the most active fandoms on earth? Like, there's a reason it became the most hated/annoying fanbase on the internet lol cause ppl can't stop talking about it. It's gotten lesser over the years tho. It even still showed in his first playthrough stream that ppl still can't stop to massively spoil intentionally and unintentionally cause they're dumb. There are also like hundreds of fangames/bosses/stories etc. The game is awesome tho. Can definitely recommend

[@linola644]

Beware of the man who speaks with hands

[@SkidTheDumbFox]

I think this might be the most insight I've seen about Papyrus in a long while, a large majority of the time people are thinking only of Sans and the mysteries around him but almost never Papyrus It's a nice change

[@kylerivera3470]

It's amazing how well these songs are designed. It's awesome that someone can analyze the song without much, if any, context from the game and manage to pinpoint the emotions of a fight with such accuracy.

[@mt2r-music]

It’s just a matter of time for you to realize in game that again everything you said is insanely accurate.

[@thatguyintherain3168]

When it comes to the chords at the end I like to think that tension is when Papyrus first meets a human, the sadness is that they're not what he expected, and the last 2 happy chords is him being happy with the friendship he makes with the human.

[@MegaChickenfish]

A touch from the game itself is how Bonetrousle has two variants, with the percussion kicking in after his famous "BLUE ATTACK." Like "ok, now the battle actually begins!"

[@canadiangopnik7007]

the "drama" in the latter part of the theme is definitly supposed to represent the character's mixed feelings about you in the moment

[@Muniaczek90]

I mean i understand sad chords in Papyrus song. Spoilers for anyone that never played Undertale below. He wants to be in Royal Guard but have cooking lessons instead. But he is happy because thanks to them he made Undyne his best friend and believe this is part of his training to be in Royal Guard ♡ he is just a softball that wants to be friends with everyone. And sad notes might come from also wanting to be like his brother Sans and foreshadowing him trying to stop Frisk on genocide route and wanting to befriend them hoping it will stop hostility but Papyrus payed with his life for his kind heart and that is sad.

[@rauhillah3884]

I never realized the depth in Bone Trousle. thank to you i once again realize how great creator the Toby Fox is. the way you described the song really depict the character, silly yet have lit of hidden depth

[@gneu1527]

Toby Fox isn't a music composer, he's the music itself. By that I mean, even after many years the OST is still catchy.

[@SamuelTheShifter]

I really hope someone else is editing these vids and keeping him blind to the stuff that we (the viewers) are seeing here, so he can continue to have a really great (mostly) blind playthrough. If so, then thank you so much for both the excellent work and keeping our boy blind to the details so he can see them with fresh eyes!

[@reidleblanc3140]

They must be because he says "maybe this is a battle theme" when the video in the bottom is clearly showing a battle.

[@flacsomtodosclas2165]

He is only hearing the song nothing more in all his vídeos even when he describes perfectly the situation he is not seeing it

[@SomeoneTookMyOldName]

@@flacsomtodosclas2165 it someone had to put the video of the boss fight in the bottom left corner

[@WhoStoleKirya73]

Unfortunately he does see those, during the first Undertale stream he said he knew how attacking worked because he saw it in Asgore's vid

[@poppyfrancis7338]

I love seeing you just completely understand characters and the plot of Undertale just by listening to the tracks

[@rockodillo1115]

This is great timing! Just starting to learn this song on piano right now, it's pretty simple and upbeat :)

[@SoupInTheWoods]

SAMEEE

[@Maroyakana1]

It’s not simple :(

[@HeraldOfOpera]

As simple and upbeat as Papyrus himself. :)

[@jeom3808]

5:12 🤔Maybe this is further supporting evidence for the "papyrus doesn't blink" theory.(the idea that- papyrus is not trying at all, and he's holding back a lot.) Maybe it's not true, but given he's brother with SANS, and undying makes a comment on Pyparus strength despite his kindness holding him back(or something along those lines). Makes me think that the musical disturbing/neutral undertone is another hidden indicator of Pyparus holding back and making his personality/goofy-ness play center stage and distract from how scary strong he might be.

[@tackyoptic]

Bonetrousle always struck me as an aggressively confident song- like a grimacing expression of somewhat wry amusement. It's goofy and rediculous, but there was always something offputting behind all of that. I just never understood why until this breakdown. Such a good take! You always hit the nail on the head with these.

[@Temp_FG]

AWESOME! He's now covering bonetrousle! :D I'm excited since its one of my favs :3

[@unepasteak3547]

Now waiting for death by glamour

[@platinum2522]

I haven't watched past 5:20 yet, but something I hope he mentions is that the big drum is getting hit on each downbeat, making the upbeat more noticeable via contrast

[@AymenZero]

0:48 he's straight up vibin 😂

[@thengyyy4062]

You should listen to tracks 87-91(they are all in the same fight) it's about 8 minutes in total starting with "Hopes and Dreams" and ending at "Final Power" (edited to remove spoilers :^))

[@swampy725]

Final power is unnecessary for this Hopes and Dreams + SAVE the world aren enough by themselves Burn in despair is just there to transition between phases

[@sakrefunholy]

The track really fits with papyrus and his whole personality. he is a guy who is trying to become the leader of the city guard, but he is a silly skeleton that isn't really good at fighting at all. I also personally think the more emotional part (the part you described as sad) is about Papyrus relationship with his brother Sans. Sans usually ruins Papyrus plans because of his laziness or to tease Papyrus. Which he finds very annoying but is hilarious to watch. especially if you take the pacifist route, they are both just two big goofballs and always fun to see them!

[@brandio6493]

I thought it was that Papyrus didn't want to harm the human at the point of the battle, after meeting someone whom he likes, he is upset to fight them, maybe a little tense, but it will all be worth it when he joins the royal guard

[@awesomechameleon1536]

Papyrus is actually incredibly powerful, he just has a heart of gold and can't steel his emotions to do hard but necessary tasks, such as killing a human

[@PhantomGato-v-]

Heyo, no spoilers! Hes not up to there yet!

[@bongcloudopening5404]

Isn't Papyrus's goal is to become a member of the royal guard? This is the first time I've ever heard about becoming the leader of the city guard.

[@swampy725]

@@brandio6493 he indeedee is good at battling He just doesn't want to harm you, Undyne herself says that he's quite strong, just too kind to hurt anyone!

[@TheEternalChild7]

The part that you said sounds different and more dramatic is up for interpretation, but I personally see it as a reflection of the character's greatest strength (and weakness). The character is silly and goofy in general, as is portrayed in much of the song, but he's also very supportive of the people around him and is determined to see (and bring out) only the best in people. The dramatic part of his theme always sounded to me like acknowledgement of the courage it takes to wholeheartedly believe in the people around you, and the heroic amount of positive impact you can have on the world by taking that leap.

[@Cathowl]

Listening to Bonetrousle on this video, closing my eyes and really paying attention to it properly for the first time... It keeps making me think "a circus at a graveyard, but in an old-time Disney way". Like it's a companion to "Spooky Scary Skeletons", emotion-wise.

[@mirmalade]

Great analysis as always, it’s cool to see how much meaning you’re able to pick up on just from hearing the songs blind. Maybe when you finish up Undertale you can check out Deltarune as well? It’s a fantastic game and there are some really good songs I’d be interested to see your take on.

[@spartanhawk7637]

Bonetrousle in a lot of ways is just a perfect leitmotif for Papyrus. He's very intense in that he wants to be a hero with all his heart which the drums and bassline reflect...but ultimately he's a comic relief character which the melody captures perfectly.

[@StormyDeltarune]

I'd reccomend death by glamour it's a great battle track

[@moon__blade]

OHH YEAH

[@Echo-Frisk]

OHHHHH YESSSSSSSSSSS **Funky beat intensifies**

[@v1rtuasharky615]

I feel like this ost hides something, but it's not about papyrus, but the background surrounding him Paps lives a life in happiness when he shouldn't really be happy at all, considering he's trapped.

[@genesisstarr_]

i am absolutely looking forward to seeing him react to the trio that is your best friend, your best nightmare, and finale. or maybe just the latter two since he's played through the beginning by this point and has already heard your best friend. i also can't wait for him to hear death by glamour, which is my favorite undertale song by far!

[@Th3BadThing]

Always loved this song and how upbeat it is, fits Papyrus's so very well.

[@SkullTail]

You would probably freak out hearing the Muffet theme from undertale, it's a roller coaster of emotions. :) hope to see that one in the future too!

[@CypressPunk34]

those sad chords you point out have always made that section of the song feel kind of "royal" and extravagant to me. Ive always read that Papyrus' desire to be this grand celebrity seeping into his theme.

[@nvtmegg9618]

i never really looked into the emotional meaning of this song because it just slapped so hard but man ,, the more emotional bit in the song you were talking about strikes me as a part where theyre trying and persisting to be something and trying to be impressive and just desperately wanting to be admired , liked and respected, just gives that "i have to win this so people will love me" kinda feel MAN this ost goes so hard. that last quiet bit at the end speaks to me as some sort of lonely tune like "im gonna lose, arent i, and then everyone will be disappointed in me all over again" best game music ever i love your analysis videos

[@orian1642]

Whoa, binging the videos and then I see this thing posted 15 minutes ago! As someone who knows the plot of the game I am super impressed with how you managed to guess so much about the character (and get things right, too o-o) just from the theme alone... Goes to show your experience and how good Toby is at getting across character personalities just from music XD

[@BokuNoDensetsuNoHoshi]

kinda same

[@bradwilcox08]

These have been a lot of fun to watch. Not only with the outside perspective of hearing them before you’ve experienced them in the game, but I feel like I’m learning some new detail about music with each video. For example, I never knew that was where the term upbeat came from.

[@Fusi453]

Undertale really is it’s own music genre. it’s just too good

[@Oldgal711]

love this series, so interesting and amazing to watch someone review one of the best games' soundtrack. keep it up!

[@DarthCrax]

I love your commentary on the music. I know some minor things like upbeat vs downbeat but to hear you explanation in this type of context drives a wonderfully intelligent point home about it. It helps me understand music more than before

[@benjaminoechsli1941]

3:59 It's incredible that even in his demonstration, you can tell what he's talking about. Music is a crazy thing. Papyrus is the name of the character whose theme this is. He is the brother of Sans, as you mentioned, so good guess there! This character is simultaneously the one we can know the best... while really knowing the least _about_ him. There's definitely hints sprinkled through the game that there's more to him than what he seems, but nothing concrete. Cool to see that comes through in his theme! And I look forward to the stream!

[@taffles7498]

i love his reactions when an undertale track ends

[@matthewshiers9038]

That response to the final note! That sums up my take on Papyrus's whole deal perfectly!

[@DenvaProbablyDraws]

Thanks for analyzing these songs! I'm deep into the Undertale fandom now and I love any content people have to offer. Your content is so fresh and fun to hear!

[@nevrikx]

It is amazing seeing these musical insights that do end up lining up with the game's story with what little context they have

[@OskeoSmartical]

I love that chord progression he highlighted where it progresses from minor chords into lasting major chords, and it just seems very appropriate to the character the song represents.

[@TheSmashWaffle]

Toby once again writes a song that more than perfectly fits the character it's for. Papyrus is on the outside quite the goofball and will never cease to make most players smile, but you really get glimpses of how lonely he is throughout the game, which is especially evident by his date and how easily manipulated he was by Flowey. Despite all of this though, he pushed his insecurities aside with a charismatically positive outlook.

[@user-vx3kv2gu4v]

Love these videos so much!!! Not only I learn more about the meaning of soundtracks but also some music theory. And now I want to take my old synthesizer and try to create some soundtracks for my characters XD.

[@lucestrasz2312]

Glad you are trying to react to themes before playing them in-game. I'll probably binge the gameplay later on. Another good read on Papyrus' theme, as he is a humerus skeleton. I'd add more, but don't wanna risk spoilers.

[@lunastifaliamusic]

Bonetrousle was my favorite Undertale Battle theme for the longest time, up until I got into music composition myself. Finale is now my favorite, but Bonetrousle is STILL so good. Those drum sounds man, they are amazing.

[@TJ-gj4ic]

Loving your content as always, and I'm super excited to watch you actually playing the games you discuss now on the new channel! Can't wait to see you cover even more game music, from DOOM to Fire Emblem: Three Houses maybe. That fire emblem game was one of the first that made me feel truly emotional with how it's music sounded, and how the dynamic music switches from lighthearted to intense in gameplay when you enter fights!

[@shoulderoforion115]

I think its a good note to make that all of these songs feel like they end abruptly, like toby forced himself to stop in order to focus on the bigger picture. Thats not laziness, thats passion. Every part of the game and music screams passion even years later.

[@Th3G4m3F4n]

Undertale has such great music. You pretty much hit the nail on the head with these videos, Papyrus is very goofy on the surface but there is room for so much more than just a cartoony smile in his character. I once more recommend any6from Chicory: A Colorful Tale. It has so much depth and presence, I loved every track. If you want the general vibe, check out "A Colorful Tale ", if you want a meatier track "Wielder Temple", and if you want to chill "Sips River".

[@ashdreemurr33]

FINALLY!! You *have* to finish this game, people underestimate how emotional the story gets. cant wait to hear future reactions!

[@aleksm_]

its always fun watching your interpretations of how the songs work and how theyre intended to be listened at. i'd love to hear you talk about nioh 2 soundtrack, especially the ones of magara naotaka, shibata katsuie and azai nagamasa. that would be awesome!

[@iPharaoh54]

Stumbled onto these by accident. And glad to see my personal favorite song in the game being analyzed

[@hiddenaries]

Just found you out cuz of Asgore's theme. Now I come to you to watch theories and figuring out game plots all through music. Also I feel you at the end. Everytimr i hear a masterpiece, all I say is "Aww its over."

[@LeonardoGPN]

"they have a smile in their faces" of course, they are always showing their teeth like if they are smiling because they have no lips

[@jakenmi1]

Amazing video! Always teaches alot about music! Keep up the work! Also, you should definetly cover Spider Dance next time!

[@Sockums]

Bro it is so fun hearing you analyze Undertale Music ❤️

[@serotonix987]

As a big fan of Undertale music I’m so glad to hear these fresh breakdowns. Super cool.

[@LizLuvsCupcakes]

You’re covering my favourite track for my favourite character?! Sick!!! Thank you!! 😊❤

[@dyegoeduardosantossilva3659]

Yoooo Davi! I got to know your channel a couple of days ago and I'm loving it! Btw, I'm Brazilian as well, is very nice to see such a cool guy from here creating good content Keep at it! You make me want to study music, man xD

[@umukzusgelos4834]

Hah, this is actually my favorite one from the game the upbeat melody is so addicting I always get into good spirits listening to this

[@hedwin_tv8122]

8:07 ahahah I had the same reaction when I heard the end for the 1st time

[@racheljames7]

Davi, you are so eloquent and pleasant. It is a pleasure to listen to your commentary and explanations.

[@Xanthelei]

Heck yes, this is easily my favorite track from Undertale, and it fits Papyrus so perfectly. Silly and upbeat to a fault but also incredibly scattered. Really looking forward to seeing what you can pull from the song! (Haven't watched yet lol) Edit: A little sad you didn't seem to pick up on the tiny trills Toby Fox put into the song, they're everywhere and a big part of why it feels so happily scattered to me. Like the music couldn't decide on a note so it's like "Eh, grab 'em all, it's fine!"

[@yeah___ok04]

there IS an extended cut of this track in the collector's edition soundtrack. its the same one used in the trailer which is pretty cool

[@Mazed927]

DUDE. DUDE. DUUDE YESSS At around 6:00 you touch on something that is SO very precious and true: Horror and comedy? Are the same thing. The techniques used to build tension in a scary story are the same as the techniques used to build up a joke. You set the pace and pull the audience in, sort of like earning their trust, and the trust earned during that buildup is paid off for the big scare, or the big punchline. There's something crucially engaging about these forms of storytelling in particular that speaks to that human instinct to connect with one another, and the need for catharsis that is so effectively fed by the frightening and by the comical. And to bring it back around: Undertale is a deeply comical game, possibly one of the funniest ever produced, that nonetheless has an undercurrent of major tension with surprisingly chilling elements. The Souls games are tense, frightful, and frequently grotesque, and yet there's an inherent absurdity to what the player encounters time and again, to what the player is frequently asked to DO, that you cannot help but laugh. And the artists behind these games *absolutely* get it.

[@Super_Sonic_gamer714]

This is the greatest song ever made by man, no song in the world will ever compare to this perfection.

[@otamatonefan853]

Btw, when you finish Undertale, theres' a game that has fantastic music, atmosphere, gameplay, story and is best played blind: Inscryption by Daniel Mullins. As long as you can handle the card game, it (usually) lets you take things at your own pace. You can listen to the music and atmosphere to your hearts' content, even while playing, and it's great. The release trailer for Inscryption speaks volumes. (Just one thing: avoid spoilers as much as you can, but if you're ever stuck, just know that there is a solution, and the end lies ahead, somewhere..)

[@99percent_]

Bonetrousle always makes me smile, this track and Papyrus was what made me love Undertale. So happy to see you smile when the song started, hehe

[@otamatonefan853]

Ever listened to Patapon 1/2/3 music? That game series and it's music is a diamond in the rough (remasters are less so 'cause of some bugs, but still good). I think you might enjoy it. The music is also dynamic, with extra vocals and sounds playing in-game based on what the player does, and what song is playing. Each bit of music has a few stages. There's stage 0, 1, 2, then Fever Mode, and each point will change the music depending on how well the player keeps their beat. I recommend seeing the early gameplay of Patapon 2 for a bit of context, then listening to the Instrumental tracks especially Gyorogyoro, Acchichichi/ Hot Hot Hot (desert theme), Pokkurimakka (which a really good instrumental can be heard for Patapon 3, on a level (Evilmass of Adamance) which on Floor 1 and 2 fits really well with the traps), and last: Hey Whazzat (final boss of Patapon 2, who also acts with double speed, challenging the player's rhythmic mindset along with music that is so chaotic yet somehow melodic.) And if you're fine with spoilers, watch the boss fights of Patapon 2, and Patapon 3's Evilmass of Adamance level (Floor 1 and 2 only). You'll hear the dynamic aspects kick in, and it's great. Just one last thing to note: Videos with instrumentals and gameplay vary in quality. A range of "Instrumental" videos include the dynamic audio too, but that's not a good representation without gameplay with the dynamic audio. And gameplay can potentially be brute-forced, especially stunlocking Patapon 2's final boss or just nuking things so fast you don't get to listen to the music enough.

[@RaspberryPastry]

6:58 the little smiley faces on the diagram made me laugh and I don't know why

[@inkedsharkyt]

Cool video! I’ve played Undertale a few times and I love watching you react to the OST. I really want to see you do Death by Glamour at some point, that’s one of my favorites from Undertale.

[@ElectricFortune]

Would love an analysis of a overworld tune as well, particularly Another Medium or CORE. Fantastic stuff as always!

[@alonzo__vr]

Toby Fox: *makes Bonetrousle* The whole world: DUDE THIS IS SO DEEP, IT MEANS SOMETHING

[@IvoryMadness.]

I didn't knew about the downbeat/upbeat. It was really nice to learn something new :)

[@hotnuggs]

I think these looks at the music without any context are awesome. It would be really cool to see you revisit these songs after you've finished the game and you do have context to see what you got right and any further insights

[@Khamydrian]

Davizão tá apaixonado pela trilha de Undertale pelo visto hein? São composições maravilhosas de verdade, dá pra ver que você está se divertindo! 😄 A galera muito provavelmente vai recomendar Deltarune para você logo em seguida, isso se já não estiverem recomendando.

[@arturoaguilar6002]

The thing is that this song is like the escalation from another song called Nyeh heh heh! That’s why it already starts upbeat: the build up started at a previous soundtrack.

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

Thx for covering this one, too!

[@papatiserhati]

I'm so ready for this series. I really love these undertale videos ofc there is a limit of reactions and new encounters to this kind of music but it was so nice so far and I'll enjoy every other new undertale reaction video of you

[@tardiskitty]

Seeing someone discover the beauty of Undertales OST fills you with determination! ❤

[@wafflee4898]

Ever sense I watched a video a few days ago. He doesn’t move the entire fight. No bobbing like ever else. He just stands.

[@glennlewis505]

I recently watched a deeper dive into papyrus as a character, and the complicatedness fits very well. Dang toby fox knew what he was doing here.