Hogwarts Legacy | Everybody Grab a Broom - J Scott Rakozy | WaterTower

[@999haunted]

It's like the composer listened to John Williams' score from the films, then listened to Jeremy Soule's score from the early Harry Potter PC games and melded them together

[@Nailfut]

Had the dumbest smile in years while this was playing

[@zeropoint216]

hahaha me exactly

[@Evil0tto]

Me too. Felt like a kid... and I was in my late 20s when the first Harry Potter book came out.

[@softboynerd]

@@Evil0tto I am in my late 20s, and when I listened to this I felt like a teenager. This wave of nostalgia, wishing we were teenagers/students again but in Hogwarts. Aah...

[@brendanmccallion2350]

I actually cried when I played the broom flying class. This music is just absolutely amazing and evokes so much joy 😭😭😭

[@matticcusphynch]

Same. **Spoiler** The flight competition with Imelda at the southernmost coast took up most of the actual flight music. Aside from the rush of trying to beat her time, the thrill of the music really was quite moving. All the times we dreamed of flying on a broom while reading the books and watching the movies DECADES ago? Realized :)

[@b320max8]

isn´t everybody crying because of anything on YT these days? Holy cow... 🤣

[@KeyBladeMaster-Dan]

Honestly when I started flying the broom and this music started my eyes started to well up it captures the feel and magic of the Harry Potter world and the movies so perfectly. This game is the Hogwarts game I always wanted the Devs should be proud of themselves they absolutely nailed it ^__^

[@oskeewootwoot]

Right around 3:50, that little sequence highlights for me how the composer captured some oft overlooked John Williams-isms. This kind of thing is straight out of Empire Strikes Back and Hook, I feel like it's a great way to call back to John Williams without being too on the nose about it. I love it.

[@Angry_Wolf754]

Totally 100%, yep!! That's so John Williams!

[@SoraRaida]

Couldn't agree more

[@yoshidababies4222]

This song during that first flight around Hogwarts was absolutely heart stoppingly wonderful! Even re-listening to this music my heart feels like it’s being Leviosa’d!!

[@jusp2900]

can’t ever beat that first feeling of flying around Hogwarts!❤ what a moment and this track made it all that more better!

[@puffadder92]

2:28 This so perfectly echoes John Williams!! In fact, I could swear I hear some influence from his "Hook" score. John really knew how to make his audience feel like they really were flying, whether by broom or a happy thought!

[@nb7015]

I finally found it. I was convinced that I was listening to John Williams when I played this mission. Fantastic work Mr. Rakozy!

[@WySimon]

The moment this track picked up while flying the broom around Hogwarts was one of my favourite moments in gaming, and I have been playing videogames for almost 21 years so that is saying something, thank you Avalanche

[@calsela]

I couldnt stop giggling like a 8 years old when I tried the broom for the first time with this song as BGM. And Im 33 years old so that is saying something xD

[@sunderland69]

​@@calsela lol, another 33 y old here. This game is doing wonders, isn't it

[@Lolmelmao]

31 yrs old, my eyes started to cry and ive never felt joy, felt like im free

[@stephenw1785]

They nailed John Williams' style in the second half of this, love it

[@HyrulePolitik]

This piece - especially the 2nd half where the track picks up the pace - sounds very much like an Olympics anthem composed by John Williams. I love it!

[@Bowhunter328]

John Williams composed the Harry Potter movies so its no surprise they took inspiration for the game

[@jmal]

Now that you mention it, hopefully John Williams is still alive and able by the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. If not, and if Michael Giacchino isn't available, I think these guys are worthy successors to him.

[@ReMixMasterMike15]

The best OST in the soundtrack.

[@Roddie62]

Second after The Escape!

[@dannybou-maroun8028]

Scott Rakozy not only capturing the very essence of John William's style, but also giving Hogwarts Legacy it's on unique soul!!

[@ADAMATION2007]

This playing during the races almost makes up for the frustration.

[@kennethk.3816]

I hear you lol, the controls were awful. Remapping some keys help but the soundtrack is what made me come back to those mini games

[@nychus1]

This music feels like flying

[@autumn_my_life]

Got to this part yesterday and it left me completely floored. I felt like I had finally lived out my childhood dream of flying a broomstick myself. Cheers, Everett. You may have cost me some house points, but this set piece and music totally made up for it. Portkey, Avalanche, bless you both.❤

[@night1hal1]

This is the closest to John William's style I've ever heard in any franchise he's worked on. J Scott should take the lead on Star Wars music in the wake of Williams' retirement, he's a perfect successor.

[@bellyfr0g]

Agreed, this song gave me those chills when I was playing the game doing the first flying quest.

[@Advent04Children]

To be fair, I'd give a shout out to Jedi: Fallen Order. The duo who worked on the music pretty much nailed Williams' style for Star Wars. That being said, the quality of this soundtrack is just astonishing.

[@caosstuka]

Hook

[@zeropoint216]

@@Advent04Children Gordy Haab is terrific at Star Wars

[@SennaAugustus]

There are a few more who do just as well, like Kevin Kiner for TCW or Michael Giacchino for Rogue One.

[@Foxhound3857]

3:02 to 3:55 gave me such a wide grin when racing against Imelda's times.

[@nasmatique]

This ost (especially at 5:15 ) is the main theme of the game for me. (It even returned in a modified version in the final mission)

[@omni10games]

Best music in the game

[@Beatty003]

3:14 this is totally giving me Cody’s Flight from Rescuer’s Down Under vibes!

[@Klathis]

Hearing this song while flying around the castle for that first time brought out childlike awe and wonder I haven’t seen in myself in years. The team that did the BGM for this game did a phenomenal job

[@unapologeticOne]

Literally felt like a student at this part 2:27. It just got so intense.

[@calsela]

Flying tour over Hogwarts?? Definitely worth the point reduction :D

[@NOELQUEZON]

Just keep Flying around, WoW This Music is so Amazing.

[@SoraRaida]

Yup, this is undoubtedly one of the best OST in the whole game, and the game did so well on pairing this with the gameplay aspect too.

[@fredstone4395]

Everyone's childhood including mine hitting us with full force when this part of the game started.

[@BleedingUranium]

Definitely the first piece from the soundtrack I tried to find, it's simply perfect.

[@jmartens759]

No thoughts, head empty, broom fast.

[@Angelrc22]

This and All Roads Lead to Hogsmeade are two of my favourite tracks on this OST . ❤❤

[@CMRandall669]

This reminds me of Hook more then Harry Potter but both are John Williams so it nailed the feel perfectly

[@riot9179]

This song actually make me feel nostalgic for my own character arriving at Hogwarts for the first time🥲

[@Thykault]

I fought I was the only one thinking that 🥲 thanks ! And when you listen to Hook ost, (in my opinion) you can see some ideas use after for SW and HP !

[@orangedelipuos8885]

2:45 is the best part

[@cayde6669]

This remember me on the John Williams Star Wars and Indiana Jones Soundtracks. So amazing!!!!!

[@ghost_badger7537]

Reminded me of all the John Williams tracks, he was the composer for the movies main theme

[@thatonespaniard6509]

This brings me joy.

[@bretts8070]

The Olympics is still a few weeks away, but I wanted to revisit this amazing composition. The composer absolutely did John Williams' original score justice, creating their own music and themes for this story set in the late 1800s. It's like they took notes from Williams' Olympic anthems and fused them with the wonder of his HP scores. When I was playing this game the first time and took to soaring through the skies, I had the biggest, dumbest grin on my face, from ear to ear. Absolutely a masterpiece. Thank you for putting this into the world. Now if only the Paris Olympics had broom flying on their schedule...

[@romain_g7756]

I'm stuck listening to this cue over and over again... this is all my childhood striking back, this is exactly the kind of music I grew up with and love with all my heart! Williams should be proud of this Legacy! Well done Mister Rakozy! A bit of HP, a bit of Hook (broom or no broom, both are about flying !), a bit of War Horse (for the first part) and even some jazzy bits of Tintin. And I might add a pinch of Superman vibe... wait, wasn't that about flying too? :p With the big final flourish I always get emotional and my eyes start to water. I hope some pieces of this soundtrack will be integrated in future HP concerts. This track especially ! ❤

[@teknicalmadeit]

2:34 still gives me goosebumps.

[@wowenz]

The 2nd piece gave me goosebumps while flying! Omfg.

[@richardandrew6099]

This game is my current FAVORITE ADDICTION

[@ace-trainer-aj]

3:15 Going full speed during a race, getting into every single ring without missing while this blares in the background

[@nocheckmarkgames]

It's really hard to hit these rings with all these tears in my eyes.

[@NoeticSystem]

4:55 Nice use of counterpoint. 😍

[@IshioRamo]

best song of the game by far, im making new character just to trigger it again in its scripted version for the first broom race.

[@lowlifelenny]

A Jazz man doing a pastiche of another jazz man who was also a master of pastiche. The best intentional Williams homage I've ever heard.

[@rentsukasa2860]

Sure, I hit the side of the castle a ton of times while trying to get used to the controls, but still. This was absolutely amazing. It was beautiful.

[@mene6465]

5:56 that French horn part..

[@jamelwright3234]

It gets real at 2:34!!!!

[@Khoriander]

They should create race tournaments that run through large areas of the map. I want to be able to enjoy this piece.

[@OneEyedCloud01]

2:30 that's the stuff

[@ryandaniele]

100% everytime I hear this all I can think of is, "THIS SOUNDS LIKE HOOK!"

[@markheyes6302]

BANGARAAAAANG!!!

[@Paloma74000]

2:27

[@Harry-g5q3l]

remember me the memories

[@adamarroyo4798]

1:53 is where it starts getting lit

[@RadaiRosseb]

John Williams Legacy

[@alexandrmalyshev5406]

Всем привет те кто это переводит на английский то Привет

[@pantherdeville]

First minute or so is very similar to John Williams’ ‘War Horse’ soundtrack…

[@nathanheyns7135]

What a beautiful piece! It really does sound like John Williams! Except that I don't think that this was played by a real orchestra. It sounds computerized.

[@caosstuka]

Me recordó a Hook

[@mast3rwhite978]

😍😍❤😍❤😍❤😍❤😍😍❤❤😍❤😍❤❤😍

[@mast3rwhite978]

Amandooooooo

[@alexandrostype-2211]

Dalmasca Eastersand, for those who will recognize

[@albertovillalobos6239]

John Williams x hitoshi sakimoto

[@ezraelfjr9447]

I can fly🪄🧹✨

[@noahruthfold303]

😢

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

Massive Hitoshi Sakimoto vibe anyone?

[@mast3rwhite978]

Aaaaaaaa