Inside The Creation Of Sekiro's Soundtrack With Yuka Kitamura

In this exclusive Game Informer video, From Software composer Yuka Kitamura takes us inside the process of creating the new soundtrack for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and how it compares to her work on Dark Souls and Bloodborne. You can learn more exclusive details about the game here - www.gameinform...

[@felixlogographic2802]

rare footage of yuka kitamura existing

[@BrianNarendra]

without this footage i'll almost believes that yuka kitamura as someone who do Dark Souls and Bloodborne music looks like a nightmarish boss.

[@guillotine_cut]

Should be the new title

[@axelgumilar7141]

@@BrianNarendra Lol i picture her living on a huge middle age castle and compose her music from pipe organ.

[@2HandHangerDunksOnly]

the legend herself

[@ulengrau6357]

No lie. This whole time I thought it was just a conjunct of musicians under a single name. Like Danny Elfman or something.

[@UlfMTG]

She seems so humble, probably doesn't even know she's a legend

[@FelixMBlume]

@FBI Alypstick Why does it suck? It promotes equality and just isnt some sort of american capitalism. Imo its fine tho she should get social appreciation

[@akmhd]

@@FelixMBlume this is one of the dumbest and entitled opinion I've heard so far this year.

[@inkajoo]

That's the norm over there. Every person working on these titles sees their role as a responsibility, not an entitlement.

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

@@FelixMBlume The fuck are you even talking about? Do you speak English, because you obviously didn't understand the comment you responded to.

[@schizo5189]

@@inkajoo while being overworked and underpaid lmao.

[@devinport.]

This lady is a genius when it comes to music

[@thorsten8790]

Very good yes, but don't use genius so loosely.

[@devinport.]

@@thorsten8790 maybe i should have worded it as " imo this lady is a genius when it comes to music " would that suffice ?

[@nathanwitherell3180]

@@devinport. Lmao!!! What is this guy talking about? Of course she's a genius. There's many types of intelligence, this woman excells at "musical intelligence". Yes that's a real thing

[@devinport.]

@@nathanwitherell3180 ik she is ! but i guess some people don't like the use of the word genius to describe a person with exceptional talent in their respective field especially if it doesn't meet their standard for the word which it clearly doesn't for the other dude. Or maybe he was stuck in a boss fight for a long time and got tired of hearing her music lol but for me she is a genius and i appreciate her work very much

[@onealrocky70]

Yes i agree! She's a cognoscenti when it comes to music.

[@arkus2919]

Absolutely loved her music in Dark Souls and Bloodborne, looking forward to her work on Sekiro.

[@aprioris.knowledge2765]

She's an amazing composer

[@eldenring9448]

weeb

[@qawiariffin8323]

Most of the music in bloodborne is composed by ryan amon tho

[@N5FX]

Bloodborne is composed by Ryan Amon

[@satrio303]

@@N5FX not only him Nobuyoshi suzuki, chris velasco, tsukasa saitoh, and yuka kitamura wrote the scores too

[@chikage8918]

Who’s here after she’s confirmed to compose music for Elden Ring

[@ucchisan5926]

Me

[@danf6513]

Just learnt this from your comment - awesome! she's done some of the best game OST composition I've heard

[@khalidpapa6299]

I didn't know that. I'm so happy!

[@mentaloutonline9876]

which means a lot of violin will be used and chorus

[@sirenity8839]

haha u nailed it! But its really good news she is on board! Actually Fromsoft should grant her a bigger share. The success of the games contributes also to a big extent to her!

[@Shezmen88]

The LEGEND!

[@hartboxer1422]

The legend is dead....

[@dvm5609]

Hey there, love your videos.

[@jakobbohling1077]

Dude, im really looking forward to your next video. Im a big fan 👍

[@Vince120D]

Even ur Animation used her original music. It was a good choice

[@tomrhino3608]

When's the new vid coming? Can't wait.

[@homerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

Her work is just genius. I remember playing DS3 when my brother heard the music in Firelink Shrine and said "This sounds so depressing, like it's the end of the world." It's astonishing how such an idea can be conveyed just through music.

[@gabrielcaesar4684]

​@@dauastund4255 that weird calm feeling, especially after spending hours in the gutter.

[@GreedAndSelfishness]

And sudden realization of how the world is a horrifying place in Bloodborne OST.

[@anti-socialage7394]

No way bro! Demons Souls has the hottest tracks!

[@EpicHysteria]

Love Demons Souls tracks

[@SolidSnake240]

@@anti-socialage7394 bloodborne is my favorite.

[@HadesPlaysGame]

Can't wait to listen to "2 hours of sekiro ost"

[@dogemaester]

My thoughts exactly. Should be even better than the Souls OST, coz there would be more ambient music, rather than mostly boss battle music. But I guess the general lack of score in Souls made it even more impactful. Then again, from what I hear of the music of Sekiro from the trailers and interview, it's amazingly good.

[@renzopistan4904]

@@dogemaester in other cases i would say quantity don't say quality but since we are talking about yika kitamura the more the better

[@VictorHugo-di4uf]

Voce aqui kkkkkkk

[@JulianY2K12]

I still listen to souls/bloodborne tracks on an almost daily basis. These guys always deliver on the sountrack in a big way and they deserve so much more credit for it.

[@dogemaester]

Yeah haha, also try hearing the music from 4:29

[@TheCaliforniaHP]

Wait this is the composer of Dark Souls and Bloodborne.....PRAISE THE SUN!!!

[@renzopistan4904]

She composed some of the songs of ds2 and bloodborne and the majority of ds3 soundtrack the most memorable (base in my opinion) are slave knight gael, lorian and lothric and sir alonne (i don't add any of bloodborne since i don't know which tracks she made of the ost)

[@Princekurlzgaming]

@@renzopistan4904 Lady Maria , Rom and Ebrietas for BB.

[@Mostafaahmed-xn8uj]

Yes lady maria. Masterpiece of bb

[@huskytzu7709]

Renzo Pistan the ost’s she made has such a sad vibe to them. Wonder where she gets the inspiration

[@renzopistan4904]

@@Princekurlzgaming thanks now i know although my favorites bloodborne tracks are ludwig and laurence

[@bleep4867]

She is the dark souls of composers

[@patrickn.4113]

Can I make this a meme somwhow? I want this to be a meme.

[@bleep4867]

@@patrickn.4113 sure

[@OK.156]

literally

[@Aomura98]

Gael: Hand her over, your Yuka Kitamura.

[@mide8845]

The Bon Jovi of classical music

[@dreamcastruls]

Yuka Kitamura is guarantor of epic soundtrack.

[@Samirxkhan]

And Hiroyuki Sawano

[@Alex-fb2cg]

End theme of the video is epic.

[@gianghoang8737]

And yuki kajiura

[@Deudremont]

I feel sort of impressed that From Software can create such unique things sitting in what looks like the worlds' most beige and boring office landscape.

[@corbindallas1088]

Deudremont I bet they have some weird bdsm chalice dungeon in the basement ;)

[@syquannguyen1342]

THE MAGIC OF IMAGINATION

[@joaquimpereira4995]

@@corbindallas1088 Oh man, now you made me want to sneak in their studio and investigate!

[@adamvaults657]

@@joaquimpereira4995 don't forget to polish your latex suit! 😉🤣

[@ricardoalmeida4719]

My thoughts exactly: "Also, am I the only one tho thinks it's weird that she works in an open space office that looks like a call center? I've seen less known and talented music and sound designers in western/european studios with way better looking offices and conditions (like sound proof rooms where they can listen to high quality sound instead of using headphones). Maybe this is the japanese style. ^^ I just wasn't expecting to see her in a normal desk. "

[@joeysands8893]

She’s probably one of the most talented musicians alive right now.

[@davidaraujo927]

I could never have imagined that she composed in the office!

[@jarrettcox3557]

I had no clue she composed all the games from from software she’s so good and makes unforgettable pieces

[@MrCreepjo]

@@jarrettcox3557 all the games what? She only does a very few soundtrack with DS3 where she is the main composer. That's about it Demon's Soul's only have one composer and it's not Yuka Kitamura, Kota Hoshino and Tsukasa Saitoh did mostly armored core and some other games like Kuon and Evergrace.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@MrCreepjo She did a lot of work on Bloodborne as well. Her name is on almost every track alongside a few others. She was the main composer for DS3, whose soundtrack's views surpass those of even Bloodborne, and she is now the main composer for Sekiro, which is already a highly regarded game. All of Fromsoftware's most revered compositions were made partly by her, or even exclusively by her. Abyss Watchers, Soul of Cinder, Slave Knight Gael, Midir, and Friede & Ariandel, just to name a few. These all have millions of views on KZbin alone. In fact the only big soundtracks that she didn't have a part in making to my knowledge are Gwyn, the Nameless King, and maybe one or two of Bloodborne's tracks though I'm pretty sure she was always part of the team there.

[@MrCreepjo]

@@TheStraightestWhitest with help of Tsukasa Saitoh and the rest of fromsoft composer obviously. Also main composer doesn't really mean she's the one making all the music since in Dark souls the main composer is someone else but have Yuka Kitamura soundtracks in them.

[@FairPlayGaming]

2:17 - Damn, she is talented.

[@Zamalshkay]

its muscle memory if u played u would understand

[@unknowingreaper6556]

Zamal true I’ve played guitar for years and don’t even think I just let my fingers move.

[@nikiferrari7893]

and cute

[@NinjapowerMS]

She also made the amazing vocals from Sister frieda and father ariandel. At least that's the only confirmed so she probably made the rest too. Man even her voice is of a goddess

[@gamistoklis-kun9726]

No shit Sherlock

[@PeterMasalski93]

Preserve this woman at all cost.. Her soundtracks are amazing.. Especially for Bloodborne, what a talent..

[@smoker5989]

Dark Souls 3 soundtrack is also really amazing.

[@Yokah]

She only did some good tracks like Ebrietas or Lady Maria, most of the works has been done by Ryan Amon, Tsukasa Saitoh and Nobuyoshi Suzuki

[@fufu5068]

@@Yokah She left Fromsoft

[@AlexzanderVL2]

welp, guess they didn't

[@MrCreepjo]

​@@AlexzanderVL2not like she's not going to make more souls music.

[@arbernardo7554]

Props to Game Informer for the awesome Sekiro coverage.

[@MrGilRoland]

Alesson Bernardo This is some epic level of coverage, and without spoiling anything. 10/10 on everything they’re posting about this game.

[@dusoschmal5481]

@@MrGilRoland Absolutely! So glad I found them.

[@UlfMTG]

they're also prohibiting any other channels like Vaati of using their footage to make their own commentary.... douchey move

[@joaquinillo_]

Game Informer is a light that shines in the shitty world of game journalism.

[@fatfuck2384]

iang fuck vaati lol

[@forkinator1668]

Such a good translator. She actually put emphasis in tone of voice where Yuka Kitamura would, so it sounds natural.

[@pedroaraujo9195]

So sad she left from software now. Thank you yuka, your work will never be forgotten. "Divine dragon" is my personal favorite track, truly masterpice of music. But she composed so many others, sir alone, ruin sentinels, abyss watchers, gael, corrupted monk, ebrietas etc. Thank you

[@haydeng3541]

it seems like she left on good terms, and won't be tied to any specific company, so it is still possible she'll do more work with From Software in the future

[@hideharu-xiii8852]

I find it very hard to believe that she wouldn’t work with FromSoftware on future games. Just because she’s freelance doesn’t mean their relationship is cut forever

[@samuel.jpg.1080p]

her going freelance does not close the door for Fromsoft's upcoming project with music composed by her again. I like to think she just want to expand her horizon a bit more, she worked for Fromsoft for 12 years

[@ThebestmanIVGaming]

Even though she might be independent it’s very likely she will work for FromSoftware as an independent contractor. Ex: masahiro sakurai(the guy behind smash bros) is an independent contractor, he runs his own company that’s contracted by nintendo

[@rockstar-made]

Seeing her leave Fromsoft full time and become a freelancer hurts so much because it most likely means she won't be the lead for Sekiro 2 and Sekiro is made as magical as it is because of her work, wish the best to her. Thank you Yuka Kitamura.

[@kaj7135]

Nah we need Bloodborne 2 first. Sekiro 2 can wait.

[@Mohgenstein]

@@kaj7135true, sekiro is nothing compared to the true masterpiece Bloodborne

[@rockstar-made]

The least insufferable Bloodborne fans:

[@WondurLand64s]

There won't be a seguro or bloodborne 2

[@GreenPrestige]

This woman is one of the finest composers of her generation, her work on Dark Souls 3 is legendary

[@HaysOnYoutube]

She worked on Bloodborne, the greatest video game soundtrack of all time. She's a legend.

[@GeraltofRivia-12]

Greatest? Nah i think that title would go either to RDR2 or nier automata.

[@apolloptx]

Is it really that good? Haven't sat down and played the OST yet. I always think of Halo 1,2 & 3 when it comes to great video game soundtracks. Some really inventive shit there.

[@GeraltofRivia-12]

@@apolloptx i don't think you will find ost like rdr2 in any other game, not even in rdr1 and call of Juarez gunslinger or Gun.

[@apolloptx]

@@GeraltofRivia-12 Hmmm. I'll listen to it tonight, see if I dig it. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@mellamojeff458]

The music in bloodborne is unlike any other, all of them carry a dark theme of what the fuck happened to them, lady maria and Ludwig are one of the greatest along with the bloodstarved beast. Its a no wonder why bloodborne is known as one of the greatest master peices of games ever made

[@KosOrSomeSayKosmo]

Thank you Yuka Kitamura for your incredible contributions to my favorite games, best wishes in your career as a freelancer!

[@Caidezes]

Every track she's worked on in From Software games has been amazing. It'll be fun to listen to her take on classic Japanese music.

[@Snefro1338]

I wanna thank you for Malenia, Yhorm the Giant, The Abyss Watchers and everything else you gave us during your years in FromSoftware. On the behalf of all of us ashen ones and tarnished, may your journey be blessed as you have blessed ours, Yuka.

[@alexramey2062]

The sounds this woman has created have defined some of my greatest experiences in gaming. Criminally underrated in the modern music industry. A living legend.

[@artinallforms5718]

Her music is so beautiful, she manages to capture so much emotion and storytelling in her work. All of my favorite fromsoft soundtracks are composed by Yuka Kitamura, her music adds an entire dimension onto already amazing and capitivating games.

[@ChopinFlutist]

She is definitely the best Game OST composer of all times. A true shining Genious! Thank You Yuka!

[@aestheticcheems1832]

@@abandon4 she's still alive bruh

[@TheStruggler0]

@@abandon4 who's better than her

[@TheStruggler0]

@@abandon4 i see, regardless of that i think the main menu and the last boss theme was just splendid. but i wish hiroyuki sawano would make music for a from software game someday.

[@SMCwasTaken]

I think you misspelled Yoko Shimomura

[@jayjaygeez]

She is such a fucking legend. My favorite of the From composers. Bummed that she left, but looking forward to hearing whatever she writes next.

[@abmeda]

hopefully she continues to make musik for fromsoftware

[@jayjaygeez]

@@abmeda I hope so!

[@CaptainCJ97]

I hope she's paid well

[@mentaloutonline9876]

i think in japan even if youre a legend composer the company will just pay you the "normal" salary that you were offered and not giving any raised or promotion for your post

[@AsilAygun]

Lol this was the exact thought I had... her work is really outstanding and she really deserves a lot of credit

[@JM-vl3cy]

@@mentaloutonline9876 in Japan they mostly pay you on creative decisions if you're famous (though your experience can increase your salary, of course). Though she certainly has royalties and stuff on OST sales, concerts, stuff like that.

[@dathunderman4]

@@mentaloutonline9876 no way she’s getting a “normal” salary, sure the devs are based in Japan but their publishers are in the west (Activision). I wouldn’t be surprised if she gets royalties. If she was getting paid that type of shit salary a western gaming developer that would be willing to pay her big bucks would easily scoop her up, with her resume she would she attract lucrative offers.

[@shachihoko4877]

@@mentaloutonline9876 I’m sure if this level of creator was under-paid, they’d just leave the company lol Her music is essential part of From games at this point, no way they’ll let her go by shitty salary.

[@zanemob1429]

She's clearly extremely proud of her work. She's remarkable really. Her and Motoi Sakuraba and that guy Ryan something are some of my favorite composers.

[@ryankeith2712]

Thanks

[@Thanatos9029]

Yuka Kitamura is one of the musical treasures of our time.

[@thekrustaceox5181]

Oh my God thats the first time Kitamura ever appears on CAMERA!!!!! Genius girl the Dark Souls 3 soundtrack was a masterpiece!

[@sreka9460]

Most anticipated game of 2019? yeah, yeah it is.

[@theycallmeGUN]

calin gheorghe it’s gettin out of hand. Like I want to stop watching videos but I can’t.

[@sreka9460]

@@theycallmeGUN I relate to your comment on a spiritual level

[@Lucitaur]

Wrong; it's Cyberpunk 2077.

[@brainamia9729]

I actually look forward to DMC5

[@sreka9460]

@@Lucitaur I was obviously talking about my own most anticipated game

[@qazwazqaz]

It's worth buying this game just for soundtrack. I love ost from Dark Souls and Bloodborne.

[@renzopistan4904]

That's a question without answer right now we only have little fragments of 3 tracks of what will be a large ost compared to bloodborne and dark souls it also matter what kind of music do you like so it's very subjective

[@bookerdewitt474]

Just buy the album then

[@TheRealFredbearPlush]

lumbago

[@randomhalt]

I absolutely love these behind the scenes featurettes. It really shows the hard work and dedication it takes to make games. It's why I rarely ever complain about minor bugs and glitches. Only time I really complain is when it completely breaks the game.

[@Fantomas24ARM]

Elden Ring OST is a fucking masterpiece, Yuka's work need to be apreciated more.

[@BG-pl1zx]

@@abandon4 Wtf are you talking about at the end. It seems like she did more ambient music (which is all amazing) than boss fights in Elden ring

[@MyPronounsHeWhore]

Elden Ring's exploration music is a compromise between Sekiro and BB. Just enough music to fill the emptiness, and serves as a combat/stealth indicator. But easily tuned out, it's supposed to be background sound. I loved Sekiro's music, but Senpou Temple monk chants got annoying quick. Everytime you go into combat, even if just a few seconds, you get big in your face music. In Elden Ring, combat starts and music stays low, just enough drum and chord change to let you know someone aggro'd. Elden Ring saves the big music for boss fights. And if you don't like drony ambient sounds, sure you won't like it. But I loved the first time I opened that trap chest and teleported to the royal capital. And the first time I took the epic elevator to Siofra... incredible ambient music in this game.

[@rexwest4532]

@@abandon4 The best song in elden ring was Rennalas and you could tell it was Yuka that composed it.

[@joeld5338]

@@abandon4 u haven’t heard Malenia theme haven’t u ?

[@joeld5338]

@@abandon4 it’s not and that’s just your opinion literally is one ost of Elden ring with more views lol

[@rockstar-made]

Bless this woman.

[@EinFelsbrocken]

Legendary woman. Divine compositions since at least 2011!

[@Voidy592]

Keep in mind she only did a few tracks for bloodborne and dark souls 3 mostly. The games prior to ds3 had different composers

[@kurtallen12]

As a music student and teacher I have so much appreciation for Yuka Kitamura. She is one of my favorite working video game composers and is not NEARLY as recognized as she deserves to be. And she's absolutely right, her pieces aren't just grandiose and/or beautiful, she is brilliant at making them represent the character or situation. Her music is memorable, impactful, and extremely well-composed. I adore it. Hats off to you ma'am!

[@alphonse5906]

Thank you legend, for the great memory and journey

[@altonworthy6591]

This game is gonna be so good

[@mauz791]

Hirata estate main hall, fountainhead palace and every single boss theme. It is incredible

[@szczunokin]

She's amazing, Dark Souls 3 main theme always stopped me from starting a game, was just listening to it everytime. :D

[@ChrisLT]

She's brilliant. From's audio work is vastly underrated.

[@GuiiBrazil]

Damn... she is so young. Talking about talent here.

[@wildman7220]

No, she's asian.

[@Yveryen]

Eh?

[@und1249]

I adore Sekiro’s music and Kitamura’s work, so this video was really cool insight into the thought behind it.

[@missaiwen3973]

She has been working with Miyazaki for so many games. And all of her gaming music pieces are masterpieces and complement games very well! I love it that there are alway different background music around players during the entire playthrough, that is fantastic and draws playes into Sekiro's world! Love her~

[@toufiq309]

Easily one of the best video game music composer.

[@otakumagic101]

*_The Woman. The Myth. The Legend behind the masterpiece of a soundtracks_* 🙏🙏🙏

[@vaqomega]

From Software amazes me with their level of professionalism and passion for making great videos games

[@insanelysaneman2033]

Such humility from someone so important and high up. Thanks Yuka for making a lot of my gaming memorable.

[@anamggss]

This lady is just downright astonishing, listening to her music while playing the games just brings a tear to my eye. Very commendable, keep it up Yuka

[@davidgrg21]

so beautiful, just like her work

[@Treppenhochgeher]

Even though its computer made music, she nails the ost for every bossfight so perfectly. I had goosebumbs and tears in my eyes, when I first heard the ost of the Abyss Watchers. She is a genius! No other music in a game could ever touch my heart the way her music does. True Legend!

[@walzmusic]

Composing music and making audio for games was my childhood dream and I am so happy to have a career doing it!

[@VicDrums83]

Hands down one of the most amazing game ost composers.

[@Tkz95]

Wonder if she made a part of the abyss watchers soundtrack , that was amazing! Also its nice getting a insider on any thing about froms development of their game

[@daxyn6228]

Yes, she's the one who composed the Abyss Watchers soundtrack!

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

Late as fuck, but she made that one exclusively in fact. Same for the Soul of Cinder and Slave Knight Gael. This woman is so good, she can do on her own what many other games hire multiple composers for. Mozart, Jon Williams and Hans Zimmer have competition now.

[@pluutapus8663]

I like how they aren't revealing too much about the game. Makes me even more excited to play it and explore for myself!

[@avengingsylph]

Yuki Kajiura, Yuka Kitamura, Motoi Sakuraba, Keiki Kobayashi, Shiro Sagisu.....Man I could keep going! The Japanese are legendary composers!

[@nathangomez4409]

I didn't know she handled so many instruments herself. I've got a lot of respect for her work, she seems like a real artist. So many people over at From are just straight up artists, they're such a talented team.

[@chiaki3190]

Well they're all literally artists since a game is a type of art form.

[@nathangomez4409]

@@chiaki3190 I don't believe all games are art. Many are purely products that suppress self expression. The guys at From, however, are real artists.

[@marthas9255]

@@nathangomez4409 western corpo games designed to get you addicted, those are just there for your wallet. These art pieces feed your mind and soul.

[@alexlun4464]

She will most likely not read this but I gotta say the soundtrack you created in Sekiro is by far one of the best I've heard in all the games I've played. When I fight against Genichiro the music sounds exactly like his character, or when we fight an aparition or even a great shinobi like Owl... all the soundtracks are so unbelievable perfect.

[@Karanagi]

These interviews are great!

[@MuddledWit]

Amazing 😍

[@mikkemaenpaa]

If you ever happen to read this, THANK YOU Yuka for making so wonderful music! :3 Helped me get through hard times EVEN the music is meant for games.

[@vuchiha]

Just started playing this game. She really nailed the atmosphere of this game.

[@gordec]

I wonder how many questions she DEFLECTED during the interview.

[@chukwuebukaabangwu1486]

Lmfaoooo underrated comment

[@di9465]

She announced that she’s leaving Fromsoft 😢

[@kevinleal7307]

It is a very sad day today 😭

[@Gjd94]

@@kevinleal7307 Her deciding to do what's best isn't sad lmao. Be thankful for what she did create

[@kevinleal7307]

@@Gjd94 lol i was mostly joking. I’m happy for her for making that decision, it’s clear that her doing freelance will increase the chances of having her in more games, so I am happy about that for sure

[@rockstar-made]

@@Gjd94 That's like saying you can't be sad if Miyazaki leaves because he's doing what's best for him lol, people can be emotionally attached to the work of artists and creators and be sad when they leave their respective works to pursue new ones while being happy they're doing what they want

[@marioccoprey9177]

Im very sad

[@solosnek]

Thank you for your work Yuka at FromSoftware, the music will forever be legendary.

[@joaokiwi2543]

This game will probably be GOTY 2019 without a doubt.

[@kohnjfennedy4627]

Joao Kiwi well

[@kroh7742]

Without a doubt indeed

[@IPH-1212]

what a genius! Arigato Gozaimasu Kitamura-san!! What wonderful worlds you have created with sounds

[@Mostafaahmed-xn8uj]

I had been a fan of her since dark soul 2. Such a talent

[@Codeguitar]

Literally the only game i cant wait to play

[@jeffreyyehezkiel8259]

Saw yuka kitamura name, click. Love her work in soulsborne ost

[@eagle_and_the_dragon]

The soundtrack was absolutely bloody amazing. It fits the setting exceptionally well, and i loved the diversity of tracks we had this time. Nothing but praise to Yuka, Miyazaki-san and the team at From Software.

[@FBuilding]

She deserves a proper desk space. Come on From, she's using her Fireface's box to put her screen at eye level.

[@boleshuggah]

Maybe you don't know how musicians act. They are special in many ways, real musicians are used to small and untidy spaces in the studios and rooms which have many cables, bottles and a ton of other things and junk beside the instruments. They have to display their ideas and motives into the music, everything around them is not important, only the sound and the quality of the song or composition. Food on the table could be rotten and they wouldn't even notice, the project is always more important. She looks like a true talent, I think when your goal and project is so big, like hers in current and previous game endeavors, you just want to give your 101%. If they asked her '' what do you think about your desk space? '' she would be confused by such a silly question. One of my best friends who is making a shit ton of cash from music producing is still using his 10$ keyboard and mouse combo which is half broken. Its just not that important. If you want to make a musician do their best you should let them be comfortable and make their own space convenient, they are very modest people when it comes to that.

[@FBuilding]

@@boleshuggah Hello :) I feel a certain condescending tone in your answer, which is too bad. As a Japanese, and a japanese woman at that, I'm sure she's very used to not complaining and is certainly very happy with the great job she has. That said, I can assure you a 150 dollars swivel arm for a monitor is a better option than a box. It helps posture, eye strain, and a lot of things that could get in the way of creativity. Also that romantic image of mad scientist you offer is maybe true for some, very much untrue for others. Many composers have fantastically clean desks.

[@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929]

@@FBuilding I don't think she's asked because she probably doesn't care. Seeing that she's kind of important to the company, they'd probably give her a throne if she asked. And if it was a problem, she'd probably just buy her own computer stand.

[@FBuilding]

@@yoursexualizedgrandparents6929 I think we need to ask Ben Hanson to write to From if she wants a stand or not. We need to solve this now.

[@boleshuggah]

​@@FBuilding Okay, a swivel arm would be better, but if she doesn't ask for it than why bother? FS is a big developer and a big company but if she doesn't want change than it is not a problem, if she doesn't want a better monitor stand then it is not needed. Cater to the people who make the game more special, who cares for the box and the desk, if she likes it than leave her be. I am not condescending, I just want to say that you should leave artists to make art, don't give something to them if they don't need it or want it (yes, even something as silly or cheap as a monitor stand), especially if it can change their working area. I disagree with the statement about creativity, there is no barrier to an artist showing creativity or an idea if they have something up in mind . I don't want to argue man, I'm just saying from experience that things like a monitor stand or desk space doesn't matter to an artist

[@metheuscane719]

That Deflect sound is music to my ears... Its so satisfying and listen it to eternity...

[@iainkilcar7463]

Her work in dark souls 2 is underrated

[@chaoticboy626]

If she’s the one who made the Apparition Soundtracks in the game, she deserved the recognition. Coz fighting the Headless never fails to tingle my spine.

[@nicc8268]

I love the theme at the end

[@mikeluckmann3945]

She is gorgeous! I'd love to watch a complete doku on her creating the OST's for Bloodborne, Dark Souls & Sekiro. Of all the footage we got from Sekiro so far this one has to be my favorite.

[@JimTheKnight01]

Beautiful and a genius

[@patrickn.4113]

I absolutely LOVE her nodding so eagerly when he asks her if she plays these instruments :)

[@KaetubeRyuokae]

So bloodborne music was composed by this Lady ❤️

[@IronTarkus876]

KaeTube Very little, She did Rom and Maria by herself and most of the songs were done by others.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@IronTarkus876 Most of Bloodborne's songs were composed by a team of about 4 composers (Cris Velasco and Bear McGreary for instance, who worked on games like Darksiders 3 and God of War 2018). Kitamura was pretty much always a part of it though. Her name is on almost every single track, from the Blood Starved Beast to Father Gascoigne to obviously Gherman The First Hunter. Not only that, she is the main composer for DS3, whose soundtrack views usually surpass those of Bloodborne despite being released later (Source; good old Shirrako). I'd say she's definitely the major factor of Fromsoftware's stellar music, Bloodborne included. Also, Lady Maria was a fucking epic soundtrack, and I didn't even know she did this by herself. Learn something new everyday!

[@SlashRfnR]

Thank you for the "Divine Dragon" track, it raises the hairs on my arms every time I listen to it.

[@jamesdean433]

Beautiful and talented !!!

[@zionlaster6728]

I love her probably one of the most amazing composers.

[@ErkanAytekin]

Music is food for the soul.Yuka Kitamura is a food engineer.

[@lo3572]

The music is incredible. Congratulations. My favorite is Lady Emma's boss theme

[@Cheeks730]

This girl is ridiculously talented, loved her work on the Bloodborne DLC and dark souls 3. Wished Ryan amon did the music but this is the next best thing

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

They got really talented people working at From

[@chesterahgren7521]

I myself have struggled a lot with Video Game Composing but this really inspires me! Thank you Game informer, just what I needed!

[@johnmct9806]

The abyss watchers theme is legendary ... U can feel the meanings of the music and the expression of their their story in the music the nobility of their mission the strength of their believe in it and the dedication that puah em to sacrifice anything for tge sake of theie quest

[@speedb.bernard5404]

How is this related to sekiro

[@johnmct9806]

@@speedb.bernard5404 she worked on dark souls themes as well dude ... Am only praising the work

[@speedb.bernard5404]

@@johnmct9806 no shit she worked on ds but this is unrelated to the video or the subject of the video she dosnt even hear you and your coment is worded in such a way that is more appropriate for a video about ds3 or abiss watchers

[@johnmct9806]

@@speedb.bernard5404 i don't need her to hear me am simply stating my mind ... And are u seriously commenting back because it's not the same game

[@speedb.bernard5404]

@@johnmct9806 gasp are you responding because I commented on your coment *keystrokes

[@youwaisef]

Soundtrack was incredible on every level.

[@dommydarko994]

Game Informer has really been killing it lately with the game coverage. Take notes Ign

[@juancas-cas9570]

Yuka Kitamura is the John Williams of videogames, a complete genious! Love your music, Yuka. A Big Thank You!

[@Dmitry-ff4lk]

Эта девушка легенда, фантастическая.. она сделала эти игры прекрасными. Bravo...👏👏👏

[@wolvenedvard3049]

I love her. Soundtrack is what makes the SoulsBorneSekiro games from amazing to SUPERLATIVE. Thank you, Yuka Kitamura. We love your work.

[@itselaaai]

She composed Malenia theme too.

[@gorgardmw222]

Thanks again game informer. Im so glad I pre ordered the collectors edition. Watching all the passion, effort and hard work that miyazaki and his team put into this game, it truly makes me feel that every dollar I spent is worth it. Cant wait till march 22 lml

[@Mahmoud1987Hamada]

When you're both kawaii and talented

[@OXhuls]

Op build i tell ya!

[@connormac4401]

This kind of girl is the rarest breed

[@eldenring9448]

weeb

[@doppiodiavolo3983]

@@eldenring9448 Tell other people weeb wont make you cool

[@Dorahellmon]

Perfect Waifu

[@iancalunge]

Man, I just love her. Waiting to hear more of your compositions when Elden Ring is released.