In the Future of Darkness Medley - Orchestral Arrangement (Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2)

[@jbthmt]

This entire chapter is why I will always hold Grovyle closer to my heart than any Sceptile ever could.

[@alextygesen3101]

Grovyle is the true final evolution

[@dsxnet5704]

agreed

[@thegreatrk9690]

Grovyle is like a friend of mine. I cannot see him or talk to him for he has been in a coma for years I have been broken since then.

[@Aurasoul.]

Damn straight

[@heldon7951]

This

[@revtengu178]

i do not know ANYONE who has played this game and NOT considered it a masterpiece.

[@Cdv3_]

captaingrovyle IGN hated this game for some reason. The video review has a really bad like:dislike ratio, for good reason.

[@aggroknight4259]

You're lucky, then.

[@DarkraiPrime]

@@Cdv3_ Yeah, but they seemed to get about as far in the story and the game overall as maybe 30 minutes. That's not enough to experience this game

[@Emboarbof]

@@Cdv3_ There's 3 factors to consider. 1) Is it a shooter game with heavy focus on realistic graphics? 2) Does it take very little effort to play? 3) Did the publisher give away a review copy for free? If none of these requirements are fulfilled, IGN will give it a terrible review, 6 at max.

[@ExplorerOfSky]

@@Emboarbof SO TRUE!!! Especially #1!

[@seabit253]

In both the future and the past, we all stand united, regardless of where we are, we stand against our enemy together. And we will stand next to you, ready to accept what fate greets us. When we fight, we fight together. Grovyle, Dusknoir, Celebi, they fight with us. And they still do. And though the parting hurts, I know it isn't over.

[@seabit253]

I'll rephrase that last part. I won't let it be over. If Pokemon decides to abandon the story of these struggling heroes, you can bet I'll be the one to pass their tale on.

[@lucariovietnam2145]

SpoutSaito I always want PMD to become an anime.Its storyline in my opinion is as good as the main serie,maybe much better

[@esdeath-sama5446]

@@seabit253 awesome

[@red_amoguss]

⁠@@seabit253 As the storms of uncertainty rages around us, remember that it is our unity that turns the tide. Shoulder to shoulder, we shall face our challenges ahead, our hearts beating as one. We are the embodiment of hope, and our actions will echo through the annals of time, a beacon of light illuminating our sky from the sea of darkness. So let the world know that we are not afraid. Let our enemies tremble in the face of our unity. For we are not just fighting for victory; we are fighting for the very essence of our existence, for the values that define us, and for the future that we will leave for generations to come.

[@gabgab2081]

This video is 9 years old but I only got it recommended now. HOW just HOW?? I absolutely love it, it is incredible!

[@time903]

To be honest out of all the episodes this one's my personal favorite. It really added some nice complexity to both Grovile and Dusknor and made the whole story feel complete.

[@joshcoy6748]

I agree, to me its the icing on the cake.

[@Akumo69]

The other episodes were nice but they just don't compare in the slightest

[@ThePokeMusicLover]

Oh jeez, you just reminded me of how heart wrenching the final scene was.

[@michaelback1429]

9 years later, all of a sudden remembering what defined my childhood after watching SmallAnt experience it for the first time on Twitch. Thank you so much for using the precious time in your life on this masterpiece. This game helped me a lot in my view on what it means to live well. It's easy to quantify how long you lived, but how well you lived is based on something else entirely. It is not based on others' view of you, it is based on how much of your life you can remember while you're on your deathbed. What you remember then are the moments you truly lived, not survived, whether they be moments of triumph or love or joy or pain or embarrassment or fear, they are moments you remember, therefore they are moments you were alive. Thank you so much for helping this stranger on the internet remember one of the main reasons he grew up to be who he is today. I hope you've been living well, and if you aren't, I hope you will, since tomorrow isn't guaranteed.

[@cenkdemir7554]

Damn this hit hard

[@cavanohara162]

Same!

[@GalenandCodyLPs]

One thing I'd change about this game: Getting to return to the (Now not so much) Dark Future and recruit Grovyle, Celebi, and Dusknoir. It'd just be a perfect moment.

[@violentscorl697]

Yes, Please!!!!

[@Quilveor]

In my honest opinion, nah. Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon does what I would do - make them appear in a different game, set in a future, to be recruited. Making them return in the actual game would seem nice to the player but storyline-wise, it'd be a bad thing, making the emotional scene of separation invalid and ultimately pointless.

[@powerthunfischdesdonners3086]

tbh. i wouldnt bring them back ,it would be perfect, because it dosent change the gameplay . plus it would make the sacrefize and the morning sun szene so much more powerful

[@HaxeRain]

how it was in sky was pretty great, since in Time & Darkness you dont have the special episodes, so after you get brought back, no one knew that the "dark future" was kept, making it pretty emotional with the parting in ep 19, meanwhile sky told us grovyle view of what happened, and in super was pretty sweet the little cameo of both celebi and grovyle, as well as how in the connection orb dialga, dusknoir and the sableyes are connected, those are truly nice details dude

[@sketchygarden]

I would have loved if after you completed all the after story in PMD2 they either came back or you went there.

[@alvinsimonyteodoro]

This is... Woh... I have no words.... So perfect...so emotional... my favorite special chapter of the game :)

[@time903]

This game might have its flaws, but the things good about it make it a masterpiece.

[@Marxamune]

Could not agree more.

[@mrebicproductions1955]

Flaws?

[@J-gx1yd]

@@mrebicproductions1955 I know right? This is still my favourite game all time..

[@joshcoy6748]

@wazzupcynical ! funnily enough, I was playing as a deranged riolu(with way to much atk) wearing goggles that allowed it to see items and pokemon, monster houses were normally indicated by lots of items, I was reckless and had a wanton disregard for my own safety and charged right for the presumed monster house locations, with varying results.

[@Dirakiaa]

​@Merciless Freak aka repetitive Gameplay with some difficulty mixed in. You can prepare for 90% of those Situations, especially Monster Rooms. All it takes is for you to step close to them. Yes i know dark dungeons make that difficult but most dark dungeons are the kind you need to properly prepare for anyway

[@phashift9364]

WHY? Seriously I only cried 4 times in this whole game, each time it hit like a truck. Word's cannot explain how amazing this game was, Grovyle's little special episode was tear jerking, and the end departure HURT. I played through this game never knowing what happened in the first game, and it was worth. I was either 13 or 14 when I did beat it and I still cried. I go into it thinking how it'd be like just this cute little pokemon game, then I get near the end and then I see how it was getting more serious. The difficulty also got a bit out there. The first time this game actually managed to make me cry was with the guild master's episode... of all things. With how the guild master was in the main game, I thought it would just be comic relief. This game is wonderful, WHY DID I SELL IT!?! Well maybe it was because the after game bored me, I got like 1 or 2 missions done and it just felt there. The character's didn't really develop, which I guess makes since in a way. The last thing I remember doing though was playing through episode 5, well worth considering what you have to do to get that episode. Imagine if you had to fight the guild WITH the light's out, that would only make it worse though I guess. I failed a few times at that, but it always did make me laugh.

[@eeeeggnog._.]

Phashift Does that mean you never played through the post game story?!?!!?

[@simonmercuri3073]

brennan weaver :OOOOO he had to complete the after story. Pretty good stuff (stupid Cresselia Reviver Seed sucker)

[@painaumelon4451]

same

[@theberrby6836]

Solweyr Media Ikr... I hate those.

[@leef9874]

RECLAIM THAT GAME RIGHT NOW.

[@seabit253]

LegendaryHero, seriously man I admire your work. No-one captures the emotions of this magical game better. The Darkrai remix you captures the tension and fear perfectly, this medley captures the sadness I feel for Grovyle, and your Dialga remix captures how I remember crying with every hit on Dialga, knowing it was over. Good job. And thanks man.

[@ShootingMapleStarz]

This video needs more views. The music here is really tear jerking and amazing! I'm replaying EOS from the start, and I can't wait to replay this episode

[@Iley1_500]

This game is the reason why he's my favorite pokemon.

[@blvdnight5]

Each second is such an experience, this is beyond amazing!

[@TheAsianShadow100]

This is amazing. No one has ever decided to take on a remix of any of the tracks introduced in Explorers of Sky's soundtrack, and ever since it came out I was hoping some tracks--especially some from Special Episode 5--would be remixed and remastered like many of Time and Darkness's tracks were when they came out a few years prior. I was a little disappointed until I came across this video, with a lot of my favorite tracks from the game merged into one. I'm feeling so nostalgic over this ;w; You're amazing. If you ever make more, I'll definitely be invested into anything else you ever feel like making. You stand out a lot from all the other Pokémon remix channels on this site (and remix channels in general).

[@ragtagzagvee7675]

by far the best part of the song is when it gos into in the Moring sun you made that part so powerful

[@soldiersofthehorizon6045]

I am honestly trying to hold back the tears as this song for those who played the game marked what I call "The time lord/ wanderer arc" and began "The nightmare arc". Everything that was a major part of the story just can be explained in three words that we all have heard from our partners "PLEASE! DON'T GO!" And then us "Goodbye my friend."

[@Seedonator]

Just call it the time arc and darkness arc since you know, the game names. But inbetween like gradutation to aegis cave would something like the sky arc?

[@Cdv3_]

12:57 this part *always* gives me the best kind of chills. Absolutely amazing remixes. Also that Primal Dialga segment is simply perfect.

[@hansmendoza2420]

the entire soundtrack of the late game always give me chills

[@andrewnachamkin7071]

Years later I'm still listening to this regularly, can't get over how good all the transitions sound!! Especially that one at 7:29 from Temporal Tower to Vast Ice Mountain, WOW!

[@heavyParsnip]

It astounds me that your mixes and arrangements are so hard to find, the quality and talent behind them is beyond my ability to fathom, and utterly astonishing. If you don't like fancy words: You've got an amazing ear for music and some great talent.

[@jameslekas6701]

This piece is absolutely beautiful, I love it I can't even explain, I love thats its orchestral and all the parts blend so beautifully and perfectly, its flawless, gets me teared up. Absolutely wonderful its so good

[@craftyvee517]

This is such a beautiful piece. 14:08 is my favorite part of it; Like a calm, yet triumphant moment.

[@bradykip55]

The use of that one motif in 3:07 like shattered me. For some reason it gets me every time. Absolutely love how it is used here

[@angelcortez]

Realmente me siento feliz de poder haber conocido este juego, y de haber escuchado esta música. No entiendo porque *demasiada* gente que conozco nunca han oído de este juego tan maravilloso, estoy escribiendo este comentario en español debido a que quiero que la gente que entienda este mensaje sepa, que no son los únicos hispanohablantes que escucharon, disfrutaron y experimentaron esta obra maestra de juego, bien logrado Audistory Music por hacer un Medley tan significativo, al menos para mi.

[@heldon7951]

:)

[@hansmendoza2420]

Realmente es una joya perdida, ojala le hagan un remaster para que se aún más reconocido

[@Beaster565]

Finally SOMEONE did a respectable dark wasteland remix

[@trash9859]

0:00-time gear 0:24-in the morning sun 1:02-living spirit 1:50-in the hands of fate 2:26-though the sea of time 3:04-time gear remix/fogbound lake 3:08-for a new life 3:21-living spirit 3:30-proud accomplishment 3:38-barren valley 4:38-dark wasteland 5:50-monster house 6:18-temporal tower 7:15-vast ice mountain peak(middle section) 7:31-vast ice mountain peak 9:15-temporal tower 9:31-dialga’s fight to finish 10:13-defy the legend 10:30-dialga’s fight to finish 11:39-time gear 12:00-in the morning sun 15:07-life goes on(ending theme)

[@hnchr5199]

Thanks a lot, should be upside!

[@Flowerbarrel]

It would have been hard to have humans show up in this type of Pokémon game, but I still wish we'd been able to see the main character (us, I guess!) together with Treecko and later Grovyle. That would have been awesome, them first meeting each other, then becoming friends over time, and finally deciding to travel together to change the future, figuring out where the Time Gears were located in the past, and then finally going to the past to look for them. But I guess things like this might not exist if the game had included that. There wouldn't have been as much wonder and mystery, and people wouldn't have been able to come up with music, stories and art to go along with the game.

[@Hadaron]

Serasia I mean, as the main character is there for you to project yourself on, it would be kind of weird seeing "yourself" looking nothing like you, most likely as a generic-looking white individual with Game Freak's character record.

[@silverhand9965]

J Dawg 25o To be honest,the whole "used to be a human" thing always felt a bit forced in all PMDs except for the first one (mostly because Gengar and Gardevoir are here to weight it),I don't think it's necessary

[@AudistoryMusic]

***** Thank you so much for saying that. Kind words like this reignite my desire to arrange music. Once I get on break in the next two weeks I'm going to start working my butt off on putting out some more arrangements.

[@PokemonGalaxy1009]

This is such a beautiful piece! You've indeed got a new subscriber from this!

[@crazyhead2037]

The piece is awesome, reflects on why Grovyle returns to the past to save the future, a tear jerking scene, this captures it all, great piece mate 😉

[@liegegaia8376]

7:10 Oh my Arceus that transition from Temporal Tower to Vast Ice Mountain Peak is amazing. Just like the rest of this video.

[@blaZe9v]

Has it really been 2 years? I absolutely love this arrangement. I'm alarmed at the thought of how many times I've probably listened to it. At least several hundred over the course of the past 2 years. In fact, this isn't even close to the first time I'm doing what I'm about to do. I'm gonna play it on repeat as I go to sleep. Shouldn't have stayed up 'til 4 watching Smash Bros. matches for research, but this song will bring me peace as it always does.

[@martianmadwoman]

blaZe9v I also use it to fall asleep, even now. Every time I do I’m touched over and over again by just how moving it is.

[@OliverNicholson130]

Excellent use of different instruments! I love it. Grovyle is one of my favorite Pokemon because of the PMD series, particularly because of Sky.

[@Anaruu]

This arrangement is very close to my heart. Thank you

[@destanielamon8848]

I love to believe that grovile is out there somewhere in the past living a happy life and that he may someday meet up with the others again.

[@joshcoy6748]

It just occurred to me, do we even know how far the future timeline even is?

[@destanielamon8848]

@@joshcoy6748 they said in the game that it was really far into the future. I would say decades later. It could be more than a hundred or thousand years though.

[@joshcoy6748]

Due to the time gap, I think that its unlikely that they would be able see each other again, short of time travel.

[@OMGitsDSypl]

Holy fuck. Just holy fuck. This is god damn beautiful. I'm literally tearing up with the emotion that was poured into this masterpiece. Literally, this is one of the most fantastic things I've ever heard in my life

[@sergiosalcedo5111]

For me PMD 2 sky was the best PMD pokemon game and my second fav pokemon game. and this medley was so awesome... you reminded me all the feelings that i felt when i played that game. Thank you and congratulations (Im spanish, sorry if my english isn't good)

[@zeenasty]

But this is PMD2...

[@Soloritude]

+Zoe Nast people call explorers of sky part 3 of the series. i dont quite get why they do though ^^"

[@zeenasty]

N0NameProdukt Yeah, I mean, time/darkness and sky ARE basically the same game, It would be like calling Pokemon crystal the 4th version.

[@fruitycabbage9647]

I can't believe that I have never seen your channel before. Your work is beautiful!

[@Werelight]

I still revisit this to calm down every once in a while. Thanks.

[@DonStelz92]

It has been too long since I played EOS. I only recobnized like 3 songs... However I can still say this medley sounds awesome. It has been worth the waiting!

[@grovylethethief441]

This is amazing oh my lord thank you so much for making this

[@ethanozment3287]

Oh man, the feelings. The artwork adds so much. This is absolutely beautiful.

[@katierose8267]

Whenever I have a chance- I always listen to this! It's one of my favorite mystery dungeon pieces!!

[@Marxamune]

This game... I think it had an awesome storyline. wish they would make one with a storyline like this one.

[@sandifox5879]

My friend showed me this beautiful music a year or so ago. Even though metal is my favourite genre, I still love this and think she has excellent taste

[@Fabyskan]

Art

[@red3972]

I've listened to this so many times now. I can't describe how good it is! Loved it.

[@eirianodalis4992]

...just like the game does this song make me cry. So beautiful! One can really feel all the emotion you put into this composition. :')

[@tropicshibui9089]

This is so beautiful I literally cried. So wonderful and impacting. Great work ;)

[@jeromealfonso80]

Such an awesome music and art. I actually listen to this whenever I'm studying and it helps all the time!

[@liamnewsom8583]

beautiful. saw the other side in this. appreciate it

[@Battlecop]

Wow just... wow. I got to say this is quite amazing. for it to be so long it has such high quality. I could even name every theme in the song. Amazing job.

[@katierose8267]

This is absolutely glorious

[@Luanna249]

Ahhh Orchestra and medleys~! No wonder it took you so long because all these songs are flowing so seamlessly. Seriously, medleys are hard to make as well as full-scare orchestral pieces. Excellent work with this! I am in love with all the melodies in this medley and the way you arranged them is just so neat. Also suggestions from GtI would definitely Crags of Lament. Go listen to it now. Like wow, it's good. Awesome to see another piece from you~

[@Rakshael]

I have readily awaited your next orchestration, and you have not disappointed! Huzzah and great work to you, sir!

[@pandymandy]

Almost brought me to tears listening to this.

[@ryanrobby2]

freaking ninjas cutting their onions ;_;

[@TheSkyhigh2]

This medley told a breathtaking story. Simply amazing.

[@AbyssalLagaiacrusWithAnExtraA]

9:30 : Primal Dialga The part you've all been waiting for

[@Hadaron]

Blue Reshiram Boi I was waiting for Living Spirit what are you talking about?

[@lyssovizo7397]

In The Morning Sun for me

[@Seedonator]

Vast Ice Mountain Peak for me

[@noraporter725]

Awesome Medley~

[@andrewnachamkin7071]

Truly outstanding work. This is insane.

[@JosephYangSerifelisDead]

Yes haha! New medley! I was waiting for this for so long it isn't even funny.

[@sab1229]

the transition between vast ice mountain and primal dialga was fucking godlike

[@Mittn]

YOU ACTUALLY UPLOADED SOMETHING HOORAH

[@Magikarpador]

Incredible! I am most thoroughly impressed.

[@LughSamildanach]

Good god, this is wonderful. Thank you so much for it!

[@wazkaowad4869]

This is amazing, I'm speechless

[@comicallycorrect4042]

Time to move forward. No looking back, yeah? The future's ours now.

[@MrNopalesman]

This deserves more views

[@icariusinius8239]

thanks, its perfect for my mindless grinding hours

[@parrotpop7277]

I loved this game soo much it brought tears to my eyes so many times but what made this more sad and emotional is I named the main characters after me and my sister and it hit a ton of more emotions from me it made it so much better

[@Chakra1412]

Well done with this piece. Was definitely worth the wait. I remember when you first said you were working on this and I was excited to see how it would turn out. This was an amazing piece you finished with. Very well done SirCombee. Any plans in the future to make pieces for Gates to Infinity?

[@FrecklesHasAQuestionMark]

The feels never stop

[@TheBanannaPanda]

My life is complete.

[@lycyc21]

Amazing! >w

[@FlareBlitzBanana]

Hmmm... Yeah... The maker of this is officially a music God.

[@nightblade3709]

Brilliantly composed. The emotions it raised within me were unforgettable... Also, at 14:55 where did you find that picture? That looks fantastic!

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thank you ^^ I appreciate your kind words. Here is the link to that particular picture (the world needs more PMD art) www.zerochan.net/357017#full

[@nightblade3709]

LegendaryHeropon Just read your response. Thank you!

[@maggiegold1900]

Nightblade370 I ship it

[@kayg.1224]

This series was the first game I ever played that made me bawl. I'm talking water works.

[@Myrrmoasta]

Really well done drawings!

[@janssensbaskoro]

Give this man a coockie for making this :)

[@Top-Bird]

I listen to this weekly ;_; it's sooooo good!

[@musicevolution5815]

This is my daily morning workout music

[@RebelliousTreecko]

4:37 - 5:49 Amazing Dark Wasteland arrangement. You should make a stand-alone version of this, and maybe loop and extend it, too. Sounds like something that would be in Smash Bros.

[@katekennedy1648]

Thank you good sir. You are awesome! :D

[@maggiegold1900]

It so great i cried

[@matthewroxburgh8255]

Beauty

[@gurdemandboi3002]

I want PMD 5 (If that ever happens) to be set in the future maybe a year after SE5

[@silverhand9965]

Gurdemand I think PSMD is set after SE5,given that you meet Dusknoir,Grovyle and pink Celebi (and yes,they are definitely the same ones)

[@Lumbrax]

what is SE5?

[@LeafyGrovyle]

I'm pretty sure I'm very late and maybe you did play the game but it's Special Episode 5. Special Episodes are those side story episodes respective to a given character, in this case Grovyle. In T or D, this didn't exist

[@painaumelon4451]

It always break my heart...

[@le_tiroir_du_fond]

May i using those tracks for my futur roleplaying project? (thanks a lot everyone those who made remix so epic and so emotionnal)

[@therailonearth]

Awesome!

[@kevingunderson1334]

hot damn, this is my jam

[@matthewbritt7485]

This would be awesome to play at my school

[@LeoSzki]

TheGuill84 merci d'avoir donné le nom de la musique dans ton live 💙😎

[@bisabisasam7722]

hey in 13 : 50 was Team simsala from PMD 1

[@annieqian9115]

This is amazing.It makes me want to listen to the whole Explorers soundtrack again. Also, how do you download on the linked website?

[@XerxesTexasToast]

7:30 VAST ICE MOUNTAIN! _WOO!_

[@xynix1549]

Could you make another with just Vast Ice Mountain? I really like the way you did it.

[@JaneValentine007]

Oh no, please I dont wanna cry again xD Not this moment aw nooo....

[@MrStrangeUsername]

Now that you're back mostly, will you be doing PMD:GTI remixes? The game's story music tracks aren't as epic as PMD2's, but that game still has a few absolutely great pieces in it!

[@SpecSwamp]

13:25 is just so good