I was WRONG about Shadow of The Erdtree OST | Musician's Reaction

[@fable23]

Midra phase 1 is a struggle against madness. Phase 2: the madness won. _It wasn't close._

[@Dastardly_Duo]

@@fable23 Right! It's like an ocean of emotions. Then the St. Trina lullaby starting, only to be washed away into the whirlpool of madness

[@shakycam3]

The Lord of Frenzied flame is a huge expansion on a little song some of the merchants play in the base game.

[@Dastardly_Duo]

I wouldn't say expansion. It's a consumption. The lullaby the merchants play is to calm the FF, but Midra's OST show's nothing is stopping this. It's too powerful

[@hntr5495]

@@Dastardly_Duo that’s a really cool way to see it.

[@alinithon361]

The 'Those United in Common Cause' is played when you have to fight against all of your friends you made throughout the DLC, so it is very emotional, and within the context, makes it so much more powerful in my opinion. They have voice lines throughout, which reminisce on past actions and situations, and that fight was the best in my opinion, just from the atmosphere.

[@Jannis2092]

I also think it is 10 times better when you use both summon signs even though i usually never use them. When everybody has their own fight and they interact with each other.

[@alinithon361]

​@@Jannis2092 Exactly

[@私はクソな中国人です]

Only the music makes it emotional. The characters have like two paragraphs worth of dialogue at most. There’s only just enough to make them interesting but not enough to make you actually emotionally invested

[@alinithon361]

@@私はクソな中国人です moore is pretty sad tho you gotta admit, and he has like 3 lines lol

[@user-zp8kj2cl9g]

@@私はクソな中国人です wow! Two hole paragraphs! That's like the double souls npcs usually have! First souls game, eh?

[@Noizzed]

The story is not shallow, it's actually quite deep. Instead of it being exposed to you in film format like other games do through cutscenes. It is exposed in written format. Like books. Item descriptions hold most of the story. And the environment shows you the rest. But it isn't presented to you directly, it's a puzzle you need to solve. Sure, you may not like it, but it doesn't mean it's not there.

[@twistedpear18]

4:48 Mosquito sized angels? Butterflies.

[@max-fu4jd]

Bayle the dread's theme slaps hard, i suggest listening it

[@YTDariuS-my6dg]

If he does he should look up the "with Igon's voice lines" one

[@paweuszcz4856]

@@YTDariuS-my6dg I get the Igon hype, but in this specific context it's better without the lines(there are so many terribly edited versions)

[@YTDariuS-my6dg]

@paweuszcz4856 you misunderstand. The Igon lines aren't there to enhance the OST. The OST is there to enhance the lines /j

[@paweuszcz4856]

@@YTDariuS-my6dg Until the video with lines just repeats the same line 10 times to fill out the space 🙃

[@YTDariuS-my6dg]

@@paweuszcz4856 damn, there are videos like that out there? I'm pretty sure you could probably just fight Bayle and turn off all sounds except dialogue and music and that'd be fine. Idk repeating the lines sounds cringe, so you're probably right. I only saw one of those videos and it timed the OST to the lines rather than the other way around, so I didn't really think this would be a problem :/

[@Moschel91]

Bro, the one part of Romina, Saint of the Bud you compared to "Mosquito sized Angels" was symbolizing the butterflies she's able to conjure and I absolutely think you could call them that xD Midra's theme definitely is the most unsettling theme in Elden Ring and I love it, always get chills from it. I hope you'll do another one because there's still some absolutely great themes left and I kinda wanna recommend the more overlooked ones, like Putrescent Knight, St. Trina (which is one of my personal favs) and Metyr, Mother of Fingers (also very unsettling but for a completely different reason)

[@ILoveGothWom3n]

nice BMTH pfp but yeah my favorite detail of the entire ost is that they used the actual sounds recorded from a black hole in the 2nd phase of Metyr's fight. It's so fucking cool

[@hollowslayer6252]

Pls listen to the putrescent knight theme. Also if you think the story is shallow you really should watch some vaati lore vids😂

[@holocene9953]

agreed

[@justasinglesummon3912]

Saying the story is shallow is such a stupid ignorant comment on the game

[@Al-ji4gd]

There is no story, dude.

[@SpektronPS]

Story =/= lore

[@nigel5317]

@@SpektronPS @Al-ji4gd Not just lore. There is a lot of story. There is a lot going on in the world WHILE youre playing. You just gotta pay attention. Like there are literally 30 substorys for each and every NPC you interact with, there are 3 different main endings and like 8 further variants for you to work towards. If you cant find a story you simply have ADHD.

[@adrixrogu3218]

just realized that the saint of the bud theme is the same used in the story trailer

[@ThatsOk83]

Theme was so good in the trailer I was waiting to fight the boss that went with it. Thought it was Messmer's theme before release since he was very apparent in the trailer with it

[@shakycam3]

Saint of the Bud is directly related to Goddess of Rot theme, which is Melania’s theme from the base game.

[@Elldlor]

Them mosquito sized angels are butterflies :)

[@black_feather9977]

midra's ost is arguably the best soundtrack from DLC and one of the best in the entire franchise. if there is a concert for this soundtrack i will freaking buy the ticket

[@duro3666]

For context on "Those United in Common Cause", basically you meet all these npc's throughout your journey that are following the same path as you; to find Miquella. On this path Miquella has abandoned everything in order to ascent to a god, including his love. His initial wish of making the world a better place gets twisted and soon his divinity wouldn't be a good thing anymore. The npc's you meet and do quests with and get invested with get charmed by Miquella right before the final boss. You fight them to this music, as they all give a speech of how you're a traitor. It's very emotionally heavy and the theme supports that perfectly

[@Peiruhn]

Don't forget that if you solve some of their questlines correctly they can stand on your side and at least Ainsbach and Freya have a dialogue with each other mid combat

[@killerking2346]

@@duro3666 it's more implied that the charm stopped when Miquella broke his great rune (when you get the message). By that point, everyone returned back to normal, and you can influence who will help you at the end because of your interactions (except Dane and Leda, who were probably fanatics without the charm, especially Leda)

[@MaeIsOkay]

@@duro3666 they aren't charmed at all at the end though

[@TheRealJohnux]

Everyone at that point is fighting for what they believe in. They may have different reasons, but they are United in common cause.

[@Dastardly_Duo]

The charm breaks once you approach the Shadow Keep because Miquella breaks his Great Rune to enter the Divine Gates. They basically chose these routes during the fight based on their research and initial ties. Everyone has their motives, that's the reality of free will

[@blamepluto7308]

Saint of the Bud is one my favourite Fromsoftware tracks, it’s too beautiful

[@lord_nem3sis]

my favorit is Rellana's

[@Travminer123]

Consort Radahn is a masterpiece imo

[@shadden_x]

Those United in Common Cause has that tragic feel to it that I adore and cant really explain. by far my favourite track, up there with the Elden Beast theme and Shaman Village.

[@giancarloortiz9236]

Trust me when I say this...everyone thay fought the Lord of Frenzied Flame got chills when they heard that first section of the song thay just goes bonkers. It coincides with the whole room you are fighting in getting lit ablaze in fire as the boss stops playing around. This is one of the best songs in the game, if not also FromSoft history.

[@avraelasgard]

Midra is by far my fav theme from the OST, but 3 more you NEED to listen to are: Bayle the Dread Messmer the Impaler Putrescent Knight

[@nemxo0709]

let's gooo dude! was wondering when you'd upload the next osts from the dlc..

[@Jhulian_R]

And thanks God I did!

[@Valkyryshadow]

midra 2nd phase: bring out ur brown pants

[@KnightofEkron]

Ya know, if you think about it, boss fights are kind of like a dance.

[@danielpatterson1576]

@@KnightofEkron most boss fights are designed as a dance, with certain rhythms and timings that you have to learn if you want to avoid taking damage and access punish windows.

[@thetoyodacar2264]

Saint of the bud's 2 phase has parts from malenia's track

[@cram8173]

Bro needs to cover Bayle the Dread next. Shit slaps with malicious intent.

[@pancakke08]

Listen to the Putrescent Knight ost!

[@candle2005]

Still no Messmer?? damn

[@rphfr]

First: Those united in commom cause with dialogues is pure sadness 17:17 THE DEEPTHS OF YOUR FOLLISHNESS Midra's 2nd phase is a valse, and midra fight gracious depite he became the lord of chaos, he is absolutely gracious and "light" Midra is dancing with you his liberation of the pain and the torture, he even try to avoid your atacks, just dance. One of the best from software boss.

[@bananer87382]

Mosquito sized angels: butterflies. like a needle piercing through your chest: Needle Knight Leda

[@pibombbb1175]

Divine Beast Dancing Lion and The Promised Consort are really good as well. And Metyr, Mother of Fingers is pretty interesting once it gets to phase 2.

[@MartialBoniou]

The Midra's track is crazy! Don't forget the rest of the OST.

[@donpablacho400]

Can you react to Those United in Common Cause with NPC Dialogues? That really set you in context and make it even better

[@igot100degrees9]

Honestly, my favourite theme in the dlc is that of the Scadutree avatar. It's definitely a divisive pick, but it just hits that special kind of way for me.

[@shadoweye6887]

The Those United in common Cause theme hits even harder with all voice lines of the NPCs you fight with/against

[@PhoenixDavis-m4g]

I know you do music, but it would be kinda cool if you reacted to some Vati lore videos

[@daviddelgadillo4502]

to get a feel for how good the storytelling is, someone added all the spoken words within the battle of "Those united in Common cause" to a video with the song playing in the background. This whole fight is gut wrenching, as the band of misfits you've been travelling with now have to chose which side they fight for.

[@hee8410]

You talk about music in such an enjoyable way! And it's great to see the second song get the love it deserves

[@junoglrr9119]

its magicians at fromsoftware composing these masterpieces... in love with them ever since i heard my first track which was iudex gundyr from dark souls 3

[@maran947]

Those united in common cause complement so well what is happening in the game... you get so emotional by the song alone but having to kill all your firends you made along the way is super bittersweet

[@gankus_aurelius4518]

If you have time give a listen to Bayle's theme and then again with Igon's voice lines, also thank you for sharing your opinion and sharing your emotions on these songs. I love watching musicians break down songs for games they have or have yet to play

[@yungsun6253]

Messmer and Bayle the Dread are my favorite osts in the whole game, I suggest listening to those sometime

[@wadecollins6733]

Have yall noticed that the lyrics at the end of Romina emulates Malenia?

[@зильдярхусаинов]

Thamks for the content, and I HEEEAVILY recommend u(and not only me) to listen to "Bayle the Dread" and "Twin Moon Knight"

[@Chireiya]

I actually have more new fav tracks from the DLC than from the main game, they really hit it out of the park!

[@WhoWhat-vw6jl]

Try listening to the dancing lion, bayle the dread and final boss themes.

[@WhoWhat-vw6jl]

Never mind I saw that there is already a vid on these themes 😅

[@RookCity94]

'The Lord of Frenzied Flame will take their toment, their affliction, every sin, every curse, and melt it all away' The Lord of Frenzied Flame despises all life and wants to burn away all pain and suffering, by ending all life. No life = no suffering

[@user-is3ku4tg9onahnotgonna]

You definitely need to check out Bayle the dreads theme.

[@Ynaddana]

Old men talk They say that all the music in the game is low-grade and just beep beep beep beep. They still think about the 8-bit days

[@donpablacho400]

Messmer theme is a bunch of emotions and an internal fightin, i suggest listening it, easily one of the best of fromsoftware

[@purplefrank9717]

Saint of the bud: A saintly figure who is quaint, quiet, elegant, beautiful, and kind. Twisted, malformed by obsession, by hatred and rot. A perfect unity, spiraling into itself and forming a perfect yet horrifying creature, one that from the inverse of the players' perspective is truly a saint, but to us, is ultimately a sinister and malicious being.

[@purplefrank9717]

United in our common cause: A battlefield of ideals, conflicting and contrasting, yet mirrored to one another. Bringing to bear the full weight of their wrath against old friends turned traitors, in service of their masters cruel ambitions. Irrevocable actions and untold sins commited, in the name of those that were lost and for that which yet stands to be gained. For one, a bitter cry for revenge, for another, a wrathful rebuke of all that stands in the way of ultimate victory.

[@purplefrank9717]

Midra's Theme: A broken man, shepherd of a sickly yet peaceful flock. Bloodied, beaten, brutalized. All is lost, all but repentance, faith, and a shaken yet unbroken vow of peace. But, in a final cruel and deathly blow, wholly undeserved, the once noble shepherd falls, his will to resist the cruelty of the world well and truly shattered. In that dispair, something truly sinister and evil is born from the sins of man, made martyr. Madness, an unyielding cruel flame, a lovecraftian outer god of chaos from beyond the stars trespassing upon the world of man. Each pulse, a shockwave. Each heartbeat, an occult chant, heralding the impending doom of all things made manifest.

[@purplefrank9717]

This is the best way I can explain these themes in a way that encompasses the hidden lore, the inferred narrative from basic gameplay, and the deeper artistic and philosophical narratives that can be gleaned from the game. All with the added benefit of minimal spoilers!

[@t.albertobarbosa8982]

Mosquito sized angels aka butterflies.

[@donpablacho400]

You should react to Messmer theme to, it's one of the best of the entire game

[@kimberlyh.1090]

Messmer the Impaler next please!

[@Just_Some_Guy888]

The saint of the bud is so cool because of the malenia reference

[@antonwashise8304]

Can you Please React to Zenless Zone Zero Opening 'Theme Come Alive'

[@Bliss467]

The danger appears without expectation and without you noticing exactly as it should because the danger is wicked and manipulative.

[@SJ-di5zu]

Divine beast dancing lion is the best ost in the dlc imo

[@regirock7313]

Not listening to Radahn Consort of Miquella feels like a crime

[@El_Legante]

Lol just listen to all of them xD

[@papskormsepic7670]

day 9 of asking for Jhulian to react to tn-shi - the wind's final wish

[@fantomeduchateaux8136]

You are not fully wrong, the overall feeeels of many themes are lacking. I know there are different components and taste, but for the the progressive loosing of strong melody is something I don't love. That's why Kitamura is so beloved, some of her themes are not ultra complex in structure, but they carry a lot of melody

[@geraldthegoose1685]

I'm gonna be honest, as a major kitamura fanboy I disagree however it could also be that I love ER music style of building up then exploding and I could very well still be riding off the honeymoon high so if you could list the certain osts that really hammer down your point I would love to give it a listen and see if my opinion will change. Once again not trying to say your wrong, music is subjective im curious on the examples

[@im2arrogant118]

@@fantomeduchateaux8136 Couldn't disagree more