Game Composer Reacts to SAFI'JIIVA theme - Monster Hunter World

Let's listen to and talk about the Safi'Jiiva theme from Monster Hunter World Iceborne! I've (unfortunately) never played Iceborne so it was a ton of fun to listen to this for the first time. The part where Safi'Jiiva gets fixed on a player is so intense, it really made me want to play Iceborne just so I could experience this music in context!
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[@DaviVasc]

Man, that part where Safi gets fixated on a player feels intense! That must be pretty cool to experience in-game. By the way, I have other videos where I talk about MH music. They are all over here in this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLXeahtpbyia6s

[@jayehv1652]

I honestly love how you break down these songs. As a music major in piano, I’m starting to understand some things that I wouldn’t know until later on. Thanks for making these videos!!!

[@NucleaRoquwell]

when safi focuses on you and the music narrows, you can really feel the intensity of safi's stare; in a way, as safi focuses on you, so the music focuses on safi. That intensity and the muffling of several of those more triumphant parts really makes you understand that this is no longer a four players vs. one monster hunt because it's now a duel, just you and safi alone in safi's magnificent arena, an ant and an emperor.

[@MrChris2460]

It is intense, but it can also get very annoying when you always are the target

[@rawrxdtonepforme9360]

That heroic part towards the end was proof of a hero. It was the version that plays during Ahtal Ka's fight in generations ultimate.

[@meglo03]

Nothing like panic dodging lasers and pins animations when the sirens start going off.

[@sacred944]

Yes. That's the face of someone who just realized proof of a hero is in safi's theme

[@oscarguevaraf778]

Where :0

[@oscarguevaraf778]

HOLY MOLY THERE IT IS

[@redofculture9502]

Where I must know

[@ValkyrionX2]

At minute 13:10 ish start from there

[@nabuchodonosormcgalapatram6941]

When the choir is saying "cock masala" (as in "rooster", huh)

[@a.z.pantera5577]

A nice touch as well, when Safi'jiiva drops his "Sapphire Star", the music cuts away moments before the explosion. Even the music tries to run and hide from the Dragon's power in that one singular moment.

[@Mark-es5tx]

And you know what saved us?? A ROCK 😂

[@oscarguevaraf778]

The lore of safi'jiva is that he is actually the Sapphire star of the Tale of the 5, and his fight with the hunters is the Sapphire Star of the Fifth Fleet against the Sapphire Star of the legend

[@aramisrivera7661]

This sounds really heroic and nice BUT it is actually never been confirmed that Safi IS actually the sapphire blue star of the 5 dragons. Does it make sense? HELL YES! but it has not been actually confirmed

[@oscarguevaraf778]

@@aramisrivera7661 It's the best for everyone if safi is the Sapphire Star

[@sekiro_the_one-armed_wolf]

@@aramisrivera7661 I mean it’s not confirmed but the “safi” in his name resembling the first part of the word sapphire and the teensy weensy itty bitty sapphire blue nuke are pretty heavy handed references lol.

[@Madman6884]

Like, yeah it's not technically confirmed but everything in the games points to this. The clincher being that Safi's ultimate attack is called Sapphire of the Emperor where it drops a nuke of bioenergy so concentrated that it looks like a blue star falling from the sky.

[@gustavokeyna3506]

Remember: each ''location'' on the Monster Hunter planet has its own legends of gods and everything else Safi'jiiva is probably the Sapphire Star, just as Shara Ishvalda is also one of the 5 (which changes and terraforms the earth in creation) It doesn't mean they are real gods, but their legends are perpetuated because their forces are catastrophic

[@LordShonji]

"He's a simple, gentle, sailor!"

[@cesarpallincourt9987]

I was waiting for this comment ^^

[@drewwilson9938]

“He long, careful, painful, sailor!”

[@varlnova1103]

"people,people, people, say hello"

[@Dnznxbebwushdn]

*he's a gentle, simple, sailor!

[@oscarhendry2365]

I was so excited to fight Safi for the first time, but I got ahead of myself and watched Josh and Cotton fight Safi, and it BURNED THOSE WORDS IN MY BRAIN. Now it's all I recognise when I hear Safi's theme...

[@Vallent518]

First time I fought Safi I was actually wearing headphones so I could listen to his theme carefully. Once he started focusing on me, and I saw the red line of death, I was like "oh shit, it's Behemoth again." Then I heard the music change... Probably one of the most intimidating moments in monster hunter for me. Hearing those horrific sounds with those red, glowing eyes is something else, man.

[@blackdragoncomics3186]

First time I fought safijiiva, I got targeted by him and I yelled to my friend “he wants to eat my soul!!!”. Then after we experienced sapphire of the emperor, I said to him “that’s not a monster……that’s the devil”

[@mothbum5580]

@@blackdragoncomics3186 I don’t think the Devil is that beautiful..

[@stygiandragon3865]

@@mothbum5580 Sometimes destruction can take on beautiful forms... Unless it's Fatalis.

[@kittentacticalwarfare1140]

@@blackdragoncomics3186 it's Death, it takes life-force and releases it back to the world. But this is a depiction of Death at the end of times where it's not just the cycle of life but a tyranny that leaves only desolation.

[@Andrew_the_Worthy_Shield]

​@mothbum5580 Here I am two years later to quote the item description of the rocket Launcher Gjalarhorn from Destiny, "If there is beauty in destruction, why not also in its delivery?"

[@LNoodle]

I love how he can accurately describe a monster and what it represents with just its theme, THAT is what makes mh music so good

[@DaviVasc]

Yeah, the music is really good at communicating what is going on

[@burgbass]

If there’s one thing Capcom will almost always nail is music. No matter the series they put out fucking bangers

[@DaviVasc]

They care so much about video game music. It makes me so happy.

[@MansMan42069]

@@DaviVasc Dragon's Dogma might be another Capcom series you would be interested in.

[@Lucidplays34]

@@MansMan42069 yes the dragon's dogma music for sure

[@Bajanprince67]

Same with Square Enix which is why I love them both

[@bloody4558]

I disagree, I find Capcom music to be a bit overrated. Even in Monster Hunter only has a few songs I would consider to be really damn good, and Most of them are in Monster Hunter World and Rise. Which has improved versions of a lot of themes. I for one cannot understand why people love SF3's OST. SFV's is so much better. Oh but Breath of Fire had some good tracks alright. More memorable to me than many other Series.

[@braveshark1319]

Davi: Vibin to Safis theme Arekkz: Looping the same gunlance combo on safi over and over again.

[@jamesmullins1102]

thats ike calling out greatsword for greatswording. gunlance has like 2 good attacks lol

[@briannafielder5681]

Parts broken Parts broken Parts broken Parts broken

[@somedude2468]

@@jamesmullins1102 why do greatsword users keep charging up ugh

[@cardnal44]

@@somedude2468 because every other weapon does better dps if they don't

[@somedude2468]

@@cardnal44 explain why longswords keep using spirit combos

[@dennisschwab7650]

Monster-Hunter-Rule: If a choir starts, you know you're fighting a "real" monster. I hope we will someday know more about this monster, but on the other hand is the mysterios lore part of what makes it so interesting...

[@virgindeadgirl7333]

The sad thing is in rise they spam choir. Like even your everyday monster have choir now is their rise version ost. Making choir lost it's meaning

[@bluhmer1990]

@@virgindeadgirl7333 I think that's only going to be for Rise.

[@crazy13alex]

@@virgindeadgirl7333 I wouldn't call that choir, maybe hymn?

[@caterinavannucchi2795]

@@virgindeadgirl7333 Risa has more of a japanese chanting, which has a different feeling than a choir

[@shinmalestat9272]

I hope Safi was only the adolescent version.

[@gladiatordragon9219]

Something worth noting about how this functions mid-game: Safi'jiva is a unique fight. There are three stages to it. Each stage has an energy meter Safi'jiva will draw from to heal itself. In each individual attempt, it will sap a certain amount of energy before moving to the next zone, and the game "remembers" the amount of energy Safi drains. Every time you enter the quest, you have twenty minutes to do as much damage as possible before it leaves and you have to do it again. As you do this, it will gradually deplete more and more energy from the reserves. It will only drain energy from a level a limited number of times before moving on to the next, but usually, you wouldn't pass level 2 in your first attack without serious effort. Drain is increased depending on parts broken, and overall rewards are increased depending on energy drained. Even if you get completely murdered, that's fine. As long as you've forced it to deplete some energy, you've contributed to the raid (oh yeah, the progress of everyone in the Gathering Hub is compiled together until one of the parties gets a kill). This brings in the context of the final theme. You've cornered the beast. If you can simply just keep up the pressure before the time runs out, you'll win. But don't forget, this creature can and will maul you if it gets the chance. Either you slay it, or it runs off again. The theme has parts of heroism and victory, but there are parts that apply a ton of pressure as well. Overall, it is an incredible theme for one certain Gentle Simple Sailor.

[@pamafa3147]

Fun Fact: according to CAPCOM, the lyrics are chanting "that which is king of all things, the perfect being" Also I'm so glad you analyzed this, probably my favorite theme in IB Oh right, in case you haven't noticed, Safi's theme takes a lot from Xeno's theme, given they're the same monster at different points in life EDIT: forgot another thing, the Proof of a Hero section seems to be based on Generations Ultimate's rendition of the theme rather than World's or the original

[@Sleksin]

Where might I find that info on the lyrics? A quick google didn't find anything and that's the limit of my search efforts.

[@pamafa3147]

@@Sleksin it was stated in the 20th anniversary orchestra stream iirc, see if you can find any clips

[@raditz2737]

I knew it was Proof of a Hero but I never realized it was Generations but now that its mentioned Im so happy thats a thing and a nice call back

[@jaimitomex1521]

@@pamafa3147 20th???

[@pamafa3147]

@@jaimitomex1521 wait I'm dumb. 15th lmao

[@kierontemnov2452]

Long live the red Emperor! All glory to the rainfall of one million sapphire stars 🌟

[@justingabriel8932]

Oh and here I am thinking she's the Red Empress.

[@krysmphoenix6010]

I'm sad you didn't mention the final phase theme when you're being targeted. All the warning/danger sounds muffle the vocals intensely, but the Diva's voice breaks through unrestrained. Despite the Emperor's Ire, you are a Hero.

[@DaviVasc]

Oh, that sounds so cool. The video I was listening to didn't have that. Wish I had known.

[@fernosbonos5394]

@@DaviVasc here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/moelXpyLh51kpK8

[@namelssssnake9466]

Highly recommend checking out Namielle’s Theme “Morning Star Of The Dark Tide” if you haven’t already, personally my favorite theme

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Namiazathoth]

@@DaviVasc she's my favorite monster!!

[@oscarhendry2365]

I'm surprised at how few people have requested Shara Ishvalda's theme(s). They are hands down some of the most unique songs World/Iceborne brought to the table, and I think it'd be really cool to see what you think!

[@DaviVasc]

LOTS of people have requested Shara!

[@arapaimagold8088]

If you named your daughter with Shara Ishvara. Then she will become lord of fertile plains.

[@accelerat3447]

"We're winning! it's gonna go down soon!" "No, we still have to kill that thing" best moment in this video

[@liveandlearn4445]

I don't think the mystery lies in him coming from "space" or anything like that but in his mysterious powers. He can change it's environment to it's will by draining it's bio-energie. Unlike pretty much any other monsters, that instead try to adapt to the environment. Nice video man! 👍

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you, my friend!

[@jordanpinkerton7898]

Honestly would love to hear some of your thoughts on Shara Ishvalda's theme, especially the second part of the theme when it's out of it's shell, it's so imposing and bombastic.

[@reaper9292able]

Yeah,the track was menacing for me when the first time I faced him

[@yanggino8848]

That would be cool.

[@DaviVasc]

That has been suggested a lot. It's gonna happen for sure

[@oscarhendry2365]

On the album, they actually identify as two different songs, which makes sense, considering the two forms seem almost like two different fights entirely the first couple of matchups. The two are so different, it's legitimately like you've chosen a different quest. And you first fight Shara BACK TO BACK from Ruiner Nergigante! That's one of the reasons why Shara is up there with my favourite monsters.

[@DaShikuXI]

I never actually noticed the music changes when Safi is focusing on you. That is really creepy the way they muffle and distort the music. Lore wise, Safi/Xeno is some sort of elder dragon that feeds on the bioenergy of other elder dragons. The more energy it consumes the more powerful it gets. The way it consumes the bioenergy is through a specialized organ in its chest. If you look at Xeno you can see that its chest is bright glowing red. This is because the organ gives off a massive amount of heat when operating. The organ is also responsible for circulating bioenergy throughout the body. Basically it functions like a heart, but with energy instead of blood. Considering that Safi is an older, much more powerful Xeno, it is no surprise you can hear its heartbeat. The organ in its chest would be packed with bioenergy it has absorbed over time. When Safi focuses on one player it releases more energy, so the "heart" organ needs to work harder and pump more energy through the body. To think that they even represented that in the music is crazy.

[@savitar31]

I personnally think that the heartbeat you're hearing it's yours, the hunter. Mainly because you can only hear it when Safi is focused on you, other hunters can't hear it. When you think about it, you got a godlike dragon who wants to kill especially you, it's terrifying

[@crazy13alex]

@@savitar31 But the steady rhythm makes no sense if it belongs to a hunter. You'd expect it to be that way even without enmity. The hunter that is targeted hears it because Safi'jiiva is right on top of them with relentless ferocity. Far more intimate than the others who are most likely targeting it's tail or hindlegs.

[@GregsOrios]

I always had a theory about safi'jiiva that it is a creepy powerful but neccessary monster. There would be a potential third form a black dragon. Hes pure energy and the idea that nature itself made a monster to stop Fatalis from destroying whole ecosystems. Something to hopefully compete and push Fatalis from the new world and not have him completely destroy another continent. Safi'jiivas theme is by far one of my favorites

[@Jpmrocks7]

@@crazy13alex Hunters dont get scared, even in death. Hunter is just tunnel visioning so hard, he hears his own heart.

[@ginadihutama7109]

@@Jpmrocks7 hunters is still human at the end , i wouldn't be suprised if the hunter get scared

[@Patchwork_Dragon]

*HE'S A* *SIMPLE* *GENTLE* *SAILOR*

[@bloyo2071]

8:43 this is my favorite part of the whole soundtrack. That buildup followed by the *BWAAAAAAAAAAAA* absolutely FLOORED me the first time I heard it, and I still get goosebumps hearing it now. The initial windup feels like a buildup of rage. Once this rage reaches its apex, it culminates in a massive output of menace. And in the gameplay, this manifests as a desire to target and eliminate YOU.

[@darkusalpha5995]

"Sapphire of the Emperor" is one of the coolest moves in all of Monster Hunter.

[@sharonwong5688]

When the heart beat percussions come in, I get legit flashbacks and start lowkey panicking! In my group, I always volunteer to be bait and every time the heartbeat sounds kick in, no matter how many times I've fought Safi, it always puts me on edge! Effective stuff!

[@Sleksin]

Safi's theme goes hard with the target effects. Particularly in the final phase, with the heartbeat/percussion/distorted noises interfering with the track and subduing the heroic parts. It's like the music is tearing itself apart in trying to convey the significance of being the focus of such an intense monster. It would also be neat to see your view on the Sapphire of the Emperor, how it cuts out everything (except for the heartbeat when targeted, I think).

[@teero121]

13:02 I love how the choir is going absolutely insane here. Safi's theme, especially the second phase is just incredible.

[@user-mm2zj3mz3u]

Cant wait for Makili pietru and Oltura (all theme phase) reviews

[@Rageouz]

Same I really wanna hear Oltura as well

[@mohamedbelbaali659]

8:30 Man those heartbeats-like sounds give me goosebumps every single time This is really awesome

[@DaviVasc]

That entire part freaked me out!

[@cptlemon8859]

These games have the perfect story progression. "Oh hi thanks for joining the hunters guild, we just need some mushrooms gathered and maybe take care of some annoying lizards scaring the trade caravan." Next Day: "We have discovered 1000 year old dragons are awakening and wanting to eliminate humanity and destroying entire ecosystems in a single night. You have 30 minutes to fix this. "

[@Nathan-sh1zg]

when safi becomes fixated and the main music becomes muffled under everything else, the only thing i can describe it as is auditory tunnel vision. it's like they managed to find a way to personify tunnel vision into music it's so good

[@zalomanakbar2350]

Can you do Alatreon next? His theme is one of the best.

[@jag9872]

this still waiting lol also the original Tri version is quite different to Iceborne

[@DaviVasc]

Yes. This friday.

[@zalomanakbar2350]

@@DaviVasc thanks my man

[@zalomanakbar2350]

@@jag9872 ikr, and it shows that the Alatreon in tri is younger and more unstable than the one in Iceborne which has a calmer and more stable sound to it.

[@jag9872]

@@zalomanakbar2350 Young Ala loves hearing the electric guitar in his theme while older Ala loves the more orchestrated take on music lol

[@karshou]

I'm really impressed by the way you are able to read the music. Being able to determine the narrative of what is happening by earing the soundtrack is pretty amazing !

[@someaveragewatcher492]

I really like your interpretation of the synths in the agro phase being safi'jiivas own heart beat.

[@DaviVasc]

Makes much more sense to me

[@Saurygiel]

I'm just binging your videos now, they are so well done. Love your insight and reactions to these tracks, I already loved these themes but now I have newfound appreciation for them!

[@Admiralkirk95]

Never faced Safi myself but his theme continues to trend of putting the hunter into the theme at times that World/Iceborne likes to do. And in this is even interacts with the hunters as well. Becoming muffled as it targets you specifically. Brief moments of herioc sounding notes really throw the hunter into the theme as a small but heroic defiance against this otherwordly threat that is utterly terrifying and powerful. But the final spot is far more heroic, as you rise to the challenge and his strength. I'm sure someone already answered this but yes, it's heavily hinted at the Xeno and Safi are creatures from outer space, parasitic perhaps due to them sucking the energy from fallen creatures to power themselves. The "Saphire star' is mentioned often in the game to 'guide you'and was what originally guided the commision to the new world I believe. This saphire star ends up being Xeno, but it's later revealed Safi was another comet that crashed in another region and was much more concealed and able to reach it's adult state. The final area of the Safi fight also is surrounded in what seems to be eggs like the one Xeno emerges from implying more are on the way and Safi is protecting them to perhaps invade the planet or something.(or simply to explain where Safi's keep coming from? idk)

[@remmos2599]

Your excitement is blasting right at me through the monitor, you love what you do, and you're good at it. Keep up the good work. The monster hunter games have been absolute gems, aswell as their music. Seeing you explain these themes enthusiastically is making the games even more exciting.

[@DaviVasc]

That is such a nice comment to read. Thank you!

[@kitchengun1175]

the heartbeat in the target theme is the best thing, I got goosebumps hearing it for the first time on my first safi hunt

[@marsimoto8980]

I love how you analyze the music. So beautiful and I'm learning so much!

[@DaviVasc]

That makes me happy. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment, my friend :)

[@meg_an_leigh]

Your facial expression while you listen are so awesome! Thank you for yet again making such a great reaction video with awesome breakdowns and explanations of chords etc. These music journeys are always wonderful 😊

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you!

[@statesminds]

Awesome video! I love Safi’s theme and music in MH in general. Crazy how much deliberate thought is put into the notes.

[@DaviVasc]

yeah, most composers care a lot about their music and put a crazy amount of thought into it!

[@Desinole83]

i'd love to see him react to the kulve taroth arrangement, i've always loved it as a personal favorite of mine.

[@shinmalestat9272]

Ive not ran Safi in almost a year and listening to this brought back the awe inspiring chills of that experience and everything you described, the emotion of terror and mystery and hopefully heroism all play into the fight as you chase her deeper and deeper into the canyon and she becomes more and more dangerous, then at the lowest tier when we are against the clock and we can see that she is at her most vulnerable and yet at her most volatile there is a sense of impending success to fell this amazing beast.

[@Chireiya]

If you played World, you should recognise some of the melodies (the choir for one), since they're call backs to Xeno'Jiiva's theme. While Safi isn't my favorite theme, one part that made it stand it out to me is not the music itself but the choice to silence it completely when safi drops the sapphire star bomb. It's incredibly impactful! That said, thanks four your insights and obligatory request to do Alatreon, Arch-tempered Velkhana (maybe compare it with normal Velk?) and Magnamalo! Also wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts on Shara Ishvalda, since that's quite a different style imho.

[@DaviVasc]

I missed the Xeno references. I played World in 2018 and I don't remember Xeno's theme at all. Maybe I should do a video on him to refresh my memory!

[@oscarhendry2365]

@@DaviVasc I agree.

[@bob.justbob.3875]

Really fantastic piece. Makes me wish I enjoyed Monster Hunter -- this game must be a blast when it 'clicks' with you.

[@Gayhan-]

This is my new Favorite video. Keep it up man! I love safi’jiiva and its theme so much

[@DaviVasc]

Glad you like it so much!

[@Aya_Albion]

An amazing reaction video as always. Everytime I listen to Safi'jiiva Theme medley, I feel myself tense up. The intense vibe in this piece (especially at the final phase) intimidates me, but Proof of a Hero (MHGen version?),Xeno and MHW Main Theme /Stars at Our Backs references give me courage. Thank you for this video, Davi!!

[@DaviVasc]

Glad you enjoyed it Aya!

[@Nasa1423]

This channel is quickly becoming one of my all time favorites, keep up the good work.

[@DaviVasc]

That makes me happy :)

[@victorribeiro6772]

My favorite so far, loved your reactions XD Safi's theme is one of my absolute favorites, simply fantastic! I would love to see older game themes here as well, like Dire Miralis, MH Tri Colosseum/Arena and Seregios

[@DaviVasc]

I have another Iceborne video coming this friday and then I'll start diving into MHTri stuff!

[@victorribeiro6772]

@@DaviVasc AWESOME! I'm hyped for it!

[@night1952]

The heartbeat and the other sounds that on the middle part of the song almost make it sound like it's for a play.

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

loving your insights into one of my favourite game OSTs ever! Also I didn't know you composed for Coromon, that's so cool! I've literally just started playing that game the other day, really enjoying it so far :D

[@therighttrousers343]

I heard a bit of original Xeno'Jiva theme in the final phase, reminded me more than in earlier phase. Along with how it itself softens in the lower reaches, perhaps it's a signifier of a return to its base primal instincts as it's more and more threatened.

[@DaviVasc]

If it's there, I certainly missed it. It's been a while since I played World and I don't remember Xeno's theme at all

[@therighttrousers343]

@@DaviVasc You know, I think I had it wrong and was maybe dazzled by the trumpets or something at the time, same tone, but going back and forth between the two, at least of Xeno phase 1 and Safi final phase, I think there are similarities, though Safi's is faster and I think Proof of a Hero sort of occupies the space where I think Stars at our Backs is referenced a little in Xeno's.

[@Nikolith]

Yooooo I been waiting for this

[@DaviVasc]

Enjoy!

[@M4PAT]

Amazing breakdown brother really enjoyed this thank you for schooling us! Monster Hunter has some amazing music! love the game.

[@kuroakevizago]

Finally, thankssss again for the amazing work. Realy appreaciate it. Waiting for the raging brachy :)

[@DaviVasc]

I assure you Raging Brachy is coming, have faith!

[@leonc9760]

Man, mhw/iceborne has some of the best music I've ever heard -in ANY medium! It's soooo good! World/iceborne was my life for 3+ years, I miss that game 😭 and great video, absolutely loved it. You should *definitely* check out arch tempered velkhana and nergigante those themes are godly

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you for the suggestions, Leon!

[@junioryeahhh560]

We all miss this masterpiece...

[@legmeg496]

Davi back again with another sick reaction. I always learn so much from your videos. And have to add Safi's theme is so cool lol

[@DaviVasc]

Glad you're learning something from these :D

[@mai2015]

When I played Safi for the first time I had full body goosebumps when the music stopped, it was so clever how they used the silence to instill the most terror ugh I love it so much

[@eduardomayorga8724]

Always excited when you review Monster Hunter World Elder Dragon themes. Keep up the good work

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you Eduardo!

[@sikelgaita9861]

I was waiting on someone to explain music not compare it to something else that i dint understand, thanks instant subscribe. great work keep making videos not for our enjoyment but for you and your passion.

[@darkluxgames2347]

Ahh man the heartbeat always gets me pumped when listening to these pieces. And the sudden near silence when Safi'Jiiva performs Sapphire of the Emperor is just so suspensful. It almost sucks in all the sound of the area except for the attack's FX. (Video for the attack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmqVimSVi6ibnpo ) Also for some trivia, these two pieces are titled as: The Emperor Emerges From Under the Veil (phase 1) and For the Emperor's Amusement (final phase). Course, I initally thought it was in terms of Safi finding it funny but no. This final battle is entertaining, it has been pushed down to that last area, but Safi finds this amusing, entertaining. And that is honestly terrifying since it seems so capable of intelligence as an Elder Dragon, but also as a potential otherworldly creature. Have many people asked for Alatreon's theme? It's an interesting one I think for the time signature differences. Definitely one to keep in mind!

[@GreyVictory1510]

I love that the theme sounds heroic and also unnerving, representing the fight between the hunters and the elder dragon.

[@BohrokKiller]

I still remember my first time fighting Safi'Jiiva. I got terrified when he was focusing on me and the heart beat part started.

[@StoutShako]

Bro, I LOVE your videos on all these video game soundtracks. There was once a time in my life where I entertained the idea of being a musician, but now I'm a mechanic, and doing just fine in life. Still, your videos awaken some of that old love I still have in my heart. If you ever get a Patreon, let us loyal viewers know. I'd be happy to throw a few dollars your way every month.

[@luissilveira7057]

I love how even just the theme has that bit dedicated to Safi's Saphire of The Emperor, put in the middle of it. The rising tension I gives me makes me think of all those times I ran for the crags and almost didnt make it to safety before the nuke went off 😅

[@MrBozuu]

Drawing Safi's ire is a masterpiece moment in the song and the fight. Fighting him and getting to those parts especially for the first time is just epic and theatrical. Woven with his super and his own dragon noises, it's honestly one of my favorite encounters in any video game from everything that Capcom got right all in one fight.

[@abigailfiltness4635]

Loved this, the part just over half way through that switches, sounds so hellish and demonic. And later how the heroism starts to kick in. This really emphasizes the balance of power shifting. Thank you Davi!

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you for watching, Abigail!

[@dusty3186]

Man I'm on a binge of your videos. I always felt a plethora of feelings when playing Monster Hunter but couldn't quite make out what exactly are they. Thanks for showing me the underlining emotions behind the MH OST, and thanks for taking me on the MH emotion ride again!

[@DaviVasc]

I'm glad I could help highlight the excelence of this music for you :)

[@cybermoonstudiosyt6107]

I love his reaction to safi's target variant of his theme...just imagine being the hunter targeted by this dangerous elder its just as terrifying as the theme sounds

[@sharonwong5688]

I love that even though you've never played through Iceborne, it's interesting to see what you can pick up and analyse just with the music and only a few context. It's super cool!

[@DaviVasc]

The music does a great job of communicating what is going on!

[@bronxandbrenx]

How you describe the music is how the fight with SAFI actually is :). I love how you explain things.

[@DaviVasc]

Thanks man

[@swaggercat9000]

I got chills just reading the title, I absolutely love this theme

[@sinistercupboard4180]

Great video as always!

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you my friend. You are truly the most sinister of cupboards.

[@sinistercupboard4180]

@@DaviVasc this really made my day 😄

[@beesechurger878]

I'd love to see you break down Namielle's theme "Morning Star of the Dark Tide" or Velkhana's theme "Splendiferous Silver Sovereign." Both are amazing tracks and some of my personal favorites. Great video as always man.

[@superdarklink]

Safi'Jiiva is easily one of my favorite monsters in this game. His theme is fantastic, the fight is fantastic. I actually hope he is in more games

[@francogodoy5574]

That was such a cool and interesting interpretation of the safi jiiva aggro theme, keep the nice work davi.

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you Franco!

[@BelgeranDragon]

Hi Davi, if you want higher audio quality for your videos, there's 2 YT channels with high audio quality : MrPurePazaak - excellent quality for Iceborne themes from the updates. Like Safi TheDevilDucker (not sure of how to write it) with all the Rise official soundtracks in high quality And again amazing video, thanks ! ^^

[@DaviVasc]

I saw your comment earlier and today I used one of Pazaak's videos to record my next reaction. Thanks a lot man!

[@JLW01470]

I love these Reaction Videos...Safi'jiva Medley is absolutely one of the most intense themes of Monster Hunter. Excitement, adrenaline, fear, panic, triumphant, victory; its incredible how Music Composers give and emphasis these emotions to us the players in games its absolutely incredible. P.S. Davi Vasc...since you did Safi'jiva medley you know what this means right...the MH community is going to bombard you with request to do a Reaction to Kulve Taroth full medley...Enjoy :) 😁😁😁😉😉😉😘😘😘❤❤❤

[@DaviVasc]

I'm being bombarded with requests for all the monsters you can imagine for a while now, I'm used to it lol. But yeah, I'll do Kulve for sure :D

[@jaredmeier1059]

Davi, love your vids, thank you 😁

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave thoughtful comments, Jared. I appreciate it :)

[@genecook3571]

Spot on analysis my friend! I share your vids with all my fellow Monster Hunters in our group chat!

[@DaviVasc]

I appreciate that, Gene!

[@gabrieldehyrule]

That hectic final phase with that hint of proof of a hero is just oooooh boi

[@themeow-sician1664]

The final part always makes my blood boil and lets my adrenaline rise to upper levels its just amazing

[@DaviVasc]

That is the power of Proof of a Hero

[@drag0n_f1re]

Oh yes, FINALLY! I was waiting for this one! Honestly I don't know what to say since you explained every aspect of these theme 👍🏻. Very good job as always. Also I love your reactions, you're really funny 8:27 hahaha

[@DaviVasc]

Thanks man :D

[@dmv8751]

Enjoyed the analysis! During his release it was a really good hunt and the theme really complements it. Although I honestly hoped Safi still retained his alien looks but in MH the closer you are to a classical dragon the stronger you are

[@Mimimimia0209]

Xeno is actually inspired by alien judging by the name "Xeno" and it's visual design! Safi (Xeno) feeds on energy which makes them very different from other monsters :) Also I recommend Dire Miralis's theme! It really has the "End of the world" feeling which is really cool

[@godloser4938]

I've always liked music, but never on such a deep level. however, seeing you dissect music like that is unexpectedly very interesting! not to mention that it's a content that I still hadn't found here on youtube, great job! now that you've done Safi, it's time for Kulve Taroth by the way, if my writing is weird, it's because i'm using google, although i understand a little english, it's just the basics...

[@DaviVasc]

I'm going to do Kulve at some point, definitely. I can understand your english perfectly, by the way!

[@ayacu578]

He‘s a gentle simple sailor

[@mrnuclear2341]

I would love it if you reacted the the nergigante theme and the arch tempered version. Great videos keep it up :D

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you for the suggestions my dear nuclear friend

[@overdevil7626]

I used to mute the music of games until i got recommended of your channel caught my interest, maybe KZbin knows i should learn more about music that they have meaning behind them.

[@abrarnoorani8385]

HE'S A GENTLE SIMPLE SAILOR!

[@AmazingMezmer]

I love how the theme perfectly reflects the emotions of the player and even mimics some of the attacks, like the buildup in the targeting variant imitates the kind used when Safi uses his "hide or die" attack (8:54) (9:13). At first the player is curious and probably pretty confidant, then you notice the time limit, and things get tense, with the occasional heroic dodge or knockdown, but on the whole the tension is constant, racing against the clock. Until you get to the bottom, it's now or never, let's go, things are still nerve-wracking as you race the clock but you have a chance now, you can win, and hopefully you do.

[@TheGuyWhoCantPickAName]

My theory on the heart beats is that it’s safis prospective and he is so focused on you he can hear your heart beat and his anger and vengeance for harming him as a child takes over his main theme

[@stormerjc9493]

The heartbeat moment for me is always the most Intense it feels like something big is coming Would love you to look at brachydios and Raging brachydios theme they are some of my favourite in the series.

[@DaviVasc]

A video on raging Brachy is coming soon!

[@annegilbert4786]

Oi Davi. Great video this week. It’s a really dramatic theme and I agree with you about the heartbeat belonging to Safi. My heartbeat would have been going crazy if I was the hunter! Your analyses are always so insightful. See you next week :)

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you Anne!

[@jhulenoscarantezanamendez6106]

Such a detailed analysis! Hope you do Kulve Tarot some time soon

[@DaviVasc]

Probably not soon, but at some point, definitely!

[@behzadmirmozaffari2563]

So many things going on in the music alone. That's why I love this game so much.

[@DaviVasc]

There are tons of love put into every inch. That is capcom for ya

[@Purpelou]

As much as I love your reactions to MH monster themes, and elder dragon themes, I would love to hear what you think of some of the area battle themes in World/Iceborne and Rise and how they connect to the areas themselves. Personally I really love the Coral Highlands and Rotten Vale from World and the Sandy Plains and Lava Caverns from Rise.

[@DaviVasc]

I looove Rotten Vale theme. I'll do a video on it for sure!

[@dracs616]

Everyone is a hero until you start hearing your own heartbeat mid-battle

[@SomeKittyCat]

Holy shit I commented on your Fatalis video asking about this song but I did not expect you doing it anytime soon. Another good MHW song would be the Guiding Lands Battle Theme. (The Original, not the updated one.) It has really nice call backs to all the other Areas of the game, making it a fitting final area. A few things not mentioned in the video most likely because Davi did not have much to say about it. There is also a Mounting Variant for all 3 phase themes. I think the Aggro theme also slightly changes per Phase but im not 100% sure about that anymore. Mounting and Aggro theme can be playing over each other. Only the Hunter being Targeted by Safi when its angry will hear the Aggro Theme, which imo is perfect. There is a part of the Fight where the music completely cuts out when Safi slowly drops its One Hit Kill attack. While on its own it does not add to the music. During the Battle it has a big impact.

[@redfox9726]

Haven't seen the whole vid but the part where he does the supernova cuts out the music usually n it's super cool

[@ErdingerLi]

I miss this fight so much the theme was just amazing. Kinda sound like the fight is always even between the hunter and Safi, as if at any point in time either side could be victorious

[@london7415]

Everything about both Safi and Xeno is all about that idea of life dawning anew, but at the same time, raw unyielding and disturbing power, even Safi´s title, the red dragon, red, contrary to black dragons like fatalis, black representing death, and terror and destruction, Red is a colour that represents life, and sometimes health, which lines up perfectly with the theme of saif and xeno being that they are literally a formation of the combined life from the energy of elder dragons, but on top of representing life, they are alien in nature, unlike anything else and are capable of bringing mass destruction if they so choose. even xeno jiivas theme is called ¨life springs anew¨ their species is a representation of both new life, and destruction and that is portrayed perfectly in both of their themes, xeno more so leaning on the idea of life and safi adding that disturbing factor of ¨what is it becoming¨ absolutely magnificent, great job capcom.