Is Soul Of Cinder the Demise Of Light!? | Composer Reacts: Dark Souls 3 OST

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[@Kaptnkey]

“I’m guessing this is another phase of the boss” *he’s learning*

[@TheOneWhoBugs]

If he will make reaction to Gael's theme, he would be confused at that "phases times"

[@alilweeb7684]

@@TheOneWhoBugs lel he would

[@xaphan452]

Solaire! I thought I lost you in Izalith. How are you alive?

[@gwyn8372]

@@xaphan452 🤣

[@aaronrican5060]

Haha great comment

[@RenanSolidSnake0]

"I'm having goosebumps, just by the piano" - Imagine playing the game, since the first one, and realising at that moment that Soul of Cinder is Gwyn, the Lord of Cinder, and hear his music from Dark Souls 1, but inside another music. It was magical.

[@Vakiuzo]

i totally agree. i felt like DS2 devs tried to forget most of the original lore while leaving some easter eggs to suggest continuity, which was ok to me. Now in DS3 the moment i heard Gwyn's theme in Soul of Cinder i was VERY emotional and now i see many reasons why like yeah, the switch from this epic final boss theme to a slow and humble piano,the entire arena resembles the last area of the original DS, the implications in the lore with the fact that it is literally the melody of gwyn, how soul of cinder changes it's moveset to mimic Gwyn's, then all of this leads me to think about how the developers cared for these connections and then whoops i was crying. Leitmotifs are such a powerful resource and Dark Souls 3 had so many. i've never felt something like that in games to this day.

[@SadBoy-du6dd]

And he restored his hp it’s fantastic when you think you kill him and he did mass hit combo and fire explosion)

[@sghetty6911]

I still can't parry the feels of the plin plin plon

[@cypheyy]

I'ma be honest hearing gwyns theme made me cry that shit had me in my feelings

[@simonestellin242]

I have played dark souls 1 like 3 years earlier than dark souls 3 and the piano hit harder than the Soul's full combo, i was stunned

[@kingxbuu]

“What, still here? Hand it over. That thing... Your reaction... For my daily entertainment.” (Old man grunts intensify)

[@Sesrik]

Imagine yet Atlas doesnt know the origins of this "quote"

[@pancakecookies50]

"is this the reaction?? the reaction of the atlas"

[@PaszerDye]

'Nothing extraordinary about the 1st half,' that's the point. The Soul of Cinder basically represents all the warriors who ever linked the fire, uses moves available to us, and even has the old ninja flip from the 1st game. The boss is essentially an amalgamation of every person who has played a Souls game and finished it at least once. There is nothing extraordinary about the 1st half of the track and neither is the player character as well. But in spite of that, we still overcame all the obstacles, trials, monsters, abominations, and former lords these games have thrown at us. That's what makes special despite lacking a defining trait.

[@AtlasBenighted]

I like this perspective

[@NyesoEX]

yeah dude, and when the the piano enters... the *_p l i n p l i n p l o n_* hits you so hard, the memories, all the jorney trought the first game until here hits you so hard, at the end, when i've linked the fire for the last time, i felt so empty, but also quite happy, that i've defeated every chalenge on the end of this amazing journey... damn, such a great trilogy...

[@icestorm199]

Yup and that’s what makes the piano hit so much harder because it’s Gwyn’s theme, the first one to link the fire. You hit that piano and his fighting style changes from the players move sets (everyone else to link the flame, aka the players) to Gywn’s move set from the first game and then plays his track to because you’ve fought through everyone that linked the flame and are now down the the FIRST you to do it. I love it

[@wstone2010]

@@NyesoEX ngl I cried once to this theme 🤷‍♂️ the goddamn violin got me

[@Schwazoom]

@@icestorm199 I don't recall Gwyn juggling me like that though, I must admit

[@LifeSpirited]

We need Gaels theme and for sure Gerhman!!!

[@senorkaktusz5940]

Hell yeah, Gerhman's is the best in all Bloodborne🔥

[@Igoorboy]

i like Abyss Watchers and Pontiff Sullyvan too

[@andregomez518]

@@Igoorboy dont dare mention pontiff’s name

[@Igoorboy]

@@andregomez518 sorry

[@Tsuki_the_canadian_otaku]

@@andregomez518 Pontiff Sullivan sorry had to

[@kunaiwithchain5278]

Everyone out here voting for Gael's theme but no one remembers how hard Yhorm's theme slaps

[@queenvictoriann]

It slaps for sure

[@youtubewanderer3347]

Dragonslayer armor is one of the best too

[@TheIssac1070]

I'm quite fond of the Abyss Watcher's theme personally

[@ishorrai6949]

i like vordt theme

[@mheliem5875]

It does slap tho

[@haakke]

I just want to give this guy props for not doing the "this is good, i like it because of x, subscribe" format of reaction videos. This guy goes ahead and does a WHOLE ASS ESSAY on it and I feel obligated to give credit where credit's due.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks Gabriel 😁

[@samlambert9758]

It do be like that

[@Dravianpn02]

Seconded

[@OscarGreenworth]

Soul of Cinder’s theme makes me cry almost every time I hear it.

[@AtlasBenighted]

The feels are real for you mate!

[@lazarusbooth8898]

I actually teared up when I first was fighting him

[@cotyfigue9810]

@@lazarusbooth8898 im both of you

[@BigBeter]

I actually died during the fight because of this. Once the piano came it was so unexpected, a tsunami of feels hit me and I teared up so much I couldn't see and got hit with the nastiest Gwyn combo

[@OscarGreenworth]

@@BigBeter Bro same. I BARELY beat his first phase without knowing there was a second phase with no estrus and under half health. The second half kicks in and I start to cry. First because the boss isn’t dead and also the full importance of the fight kicks in.

[@actuallyjohnwick1933]

Gael is coming I can sense it.....

[@APalebloodSky]

Hand it over, that thing... Your Gael composition reaction.

[@ImpassiveCanine]

*For my audience waiting.*

[@N8Bakka]

Ohh, Filianore, help me, please... The Red-hood has come to eat us... to eat our Dark Souls 3 Gael OST reaction...

[@darksoulsshadow4102]

Geal amazing

[@tuyoufpazic5746]

Soon it will come, I can feel it, see it...

[@Fenom007]

This channel is slowly becoming a Soulsborne music reacting channel and I'm loving it.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Not entirely but I'm enjoying the ride!

[@howescookies]

You already reacted to Gwyns theme from Dark Souls 1, Wich Is the final Boss Fight. This Is final Boss Fight of Dark Souls 3, this boss in first phase uses different moves that the player can use as well, in the second phase, however, He Summons the soul of Gwyn from first game and starts using his moves + some new ones. Thats also when the piano comes in And Is the Same as Gwyns. The Plin Plin Plon, as it Is called in the community, brought up many different feelings in many different players when they first heard it. Also a little side note, the first song you ever hear in the first Dark Souls, the title screen theme, Is named Prologue, while the last song you Hear in the last dark Souls, the ending credits theme, Is called epilogue. I love the attention to detail in everything fromsoftware does.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Yeah, the 'plin plin plon' thrives in the comments! 😆

[@-Veilvet-]

"slave knight gael" will make you faint, great reaction

[@comraddisc2783]

His track, along with lady Maria's, are examples of music where the tension is constantly being raised until it ends with someone's victory.

[@n8rhaack279]

Ikr

[@yuomovaeh3028]

Best track in whole Dark Souls series hands down

[@veleho5268]

You should listen to Slave knight Gael's ost from DARK SOULS 3

[@Tragedian-OA]

Definitely !!!

[@rumblemcsquash5488]

Gael is a great OST.

[@maxgould2082]

dark eater midir theme though

[@trilo_boy]

champion gravetender

[@kaja-xb6kg]

@@maxgould2082 he already reacted to darkeater midir

[@sleeping_caiju]

I always get close to tearing up when I hear this track. It’s so powerful in the beginning, like a roaring fire, and then it ends like a dying flame.

[@kip3427]

Kind of like the first flame itself as it used to be a roaring flame giving life to all those around it but now its just a dying flicker of what it used to be struggling to keep the world around it bright failing at what it used to do effortlessly

[@A__Z57]

What a beautiful choice of words

[@cinnabonbons]

For some context, this is the final boss for DS3. He goes through several different phases which have varied movesets that incorporates player moves. During the part where the piano comes in, it’s a reprise of Gywn’s theme, and at that point Soul if Cinder starts to incorporate Gwyn’s attacks. The implication, I believe, is that SoC has essentially absorbed the essence of Gwyn, as well as the player characters from DS and DS2.

[@finnabon]

Soul of Cinder is assumed to be a culmination of every being who has ever linked the fire/every Lord of Cinder, as evidenced by the boss soul being called "Soul of the Lords." Gwyn, being the original Lord of Cinder, gets his own phase. People call it a lazy rehash, but I think it's quite tasteful and fitting.

[@zaynthemane]

@@finnabon Most people who call it a lazy rehash are unironically hardcore DS2 fans

[@zaynthemane]

Not to say DS2 is bad, but the fans can be crazy sometimes lol

[@cinnabonbons]

@@finnabon it’s kinda like what people said about Lawrence. “It’s a lazy rehash of Cleric Beast!!” But that’s... kinda the point, the lore set this up, etc.

[@zaynthemane]

@@cinnabonbons Yep, Laurence is a reskin done right. I’d argue stray demon from DS1 was also pretty decent, but it went downhill when it was used again for demon fire sage

[@SkarrGaming]

I was waiting for this one. This is essentially, Gwyn, Lord of Cinder part 2.

[@Yora21]

I that phase of the fight, he also uses all the abilities and moves of Gwyn.

[@weeviladdict4134]

@@Yora21 i wasnt listening to the theme at first. But then he grabbed. And it all came. It was gwyn.

[@mohammedyahya5838]

@@Yora21 but that combo is even more lethal in his second phase 😅

[@huskytzu7709]

Fun fact: the piano bit in the second phase is the ost of the final boss of Dark Souls 1 Gwyn lord of cinder and Gwyn means white and the ost in piano is completely played with white keys only. The details that fromsoft puts in their games is still untouched to this day.

[@Tsuki_the_canadian_otaku]

Plin plin plon

[@zacc]

@@Tsuki_the_canadian_otaku gets me every time

[@pabloromero2635]

@@Tsuki_the_canadian_otaku plin plon plin, plin plin

[@shithead4759]

I think most people know that

[@huskytzu7709]

@@shithead4759 yeah it’s pretty common

[@cry9297]

The first half always gives me a feeling of "This is it, you're at the end, now give it your all!" And then the second half comes in, as if to tell you that this is in fact, the end of not just your journey, but the world, and that this is the Soul of Cinder's last attempt to stop you. souls is good man

[@kippkiwii5010]

Again i am nog gonne stop until we get gehrman ost

[@user-wo6jj5zw4w]

man ill like it

[@YeagerAW]

Hell yeah!

[@lucisxz]

I also want The First Hunter really badly.

[@kippkiwii5010]

@@lucisxz all of us want gramps gehrman

[@lorenzoborghi04]

@@kippkiwii5010 realy who could say no

[@alexterieur2599]

« I’m having goosebumps just by the piano » Yeah, that’s what a plin plin plon can do

[@cczar1918]

I see everyone recommending Slave Knight Gael and I'll just suggest Abyss Watchers. Slave Knight Gael is amazing but I feel like Abyss Watchers is such an underrated track.. but either way. The entire Dark Souls soundtrack is good so any pick is a good pick lol

[@youtubewanderer3347]

Abyss watchers is everything but underrated, is one of the most praised tracks ever in the dark souls franchise

[@blicbac9601]

I agree but definitely not underated, one of the best tracks off the DS3 OST, would love to see him break that down.

[@mauri2533]

Yes, I'd love to see his reaction/breakdown to the Abyss Watchers theme (my fav boss EVER in any game), everything about them is so good imo, the design, the fight itself, the lore, and the music, of course, being one of the top aspects of the whole package that are the "Artorias' fan club" as some ppl call them haha.

[@wizard_guru8035]

Ppl forget lorian and Lothric as well

[@n8rhaack279]

Gael is my favorite, but I agree, another underrated one is Sir Alonne omg fireee

[@lorenzoborghi04]

Gael's or Sir Alonne's theme would be good next

[@agentcd7806]

Sir Alonne's theme is underrated af

[@matewerner5063]

Burnt Ivory King?

[@eluherrahaz1165]

Sir alonne is the theme that startet a new level in the soulsborne music history.

[@Scippiaf]

Sir Alonne is so good

[@chuongvulenguyen290]

How about the ost of the one in your avatar, the Abyss Watchers ? That's great,though

[@ethanware7992]

Let me just add to the hundreds of Gael requests here 😂

[@1Monsoon-_]

React to Abyss watchers ost, It's one of the best soundtracks in dark souls 3

[@SmHy23]

One of the best of all dark souls

[@1Monsoon-_]

@@SmHy23 yes... . . . . . Yes indeed

[@hyperz3271]

Agreed

[@trilo_boy]

1. Midir ost Diamond badge 2. soul of cinder golden badge let's see what badge the abyss watchess got

[@ToxicSoul03]

@@1Monsoon-_ gives me conniptions

[@Divinemakyr]

I love how Soul of Cinder OST has this huge build-up, and instead of reaching its peak with an epic clash of a dozen different sounds, it hits us with something so simple yet something that cuts so deep... the piano. The "pling pling plong," of Gwyn's theme.

[@wandersonoliveira263]

I know it's an old joke, but when the PLIN PLIN PLON hits, you reach God.

[@z3rochief665]

That or god strikes you down with one strike of his lightning bolt

[@muhammadbachtiar8804]

Unpopular opinion: Dark souls 3 main menu theme is great

[@krytykx2]

Main menu is the first Boss in the game

[@glctcthnkr8059]

I thought everyone liked it though

[@lucasdufer9499]

@@glctcthnkr8059 everyone does

[@himechan1416]

I think that's the most popular opinion ever 😂

[@draw2death421]

You mean popular? Its amazing!

[@wraithking3749]

Slave knight Gael And Gehrmans OST please. Absolutely worth your time.

[@astralhound3848]

I cried in the second phase of this boss fight, so many beautiful stories, characters, backgrounds, locations, the pain they all share and the battle between mankind and the gods struggling to rule. On top of all of that all the memories from the previous games and how much they mean to me, and the realization that this might be the last dark souls game ever. Truly tear jerking.

[@jak9313]

im really sorry to say this but... the lore confirmed this is the last dark souls

[@yessinehaachfi2737]

i like how you're wondering what all of the epic long tease is building to and then the piano hits and it's soo good that it exceeds your expectations and you're just blown away

[@phoenoxardent685]

Ok "sealed vessel", it's a masterpiece

[@bluehood2077]

Yeah ppl sleep on hk osts

[@michaelbilotta1567]

pure vessel too

[@frescopino7866]

@@michaelbilotta1567 Agree, but it's too short.

[@michaelbilotta1567]

@@frescopino7866 and why should it be a problem?

[@klementyna227]

The Grimm Troupe & Nightmare King were so cool

[@Dave_ja_vu]

Atlas' reaction to the plin plons is all of us when we first realised it was from Gwyn's theme

[@orlevari591]

might be only me but he needs to listen to the living failures ost

[@AtlasBenighted]

It has been requested too, fairly I must say

[@esgown4184]

Someone has probably already posted this but I haven't seen the comment so far. Basically remember Gwyn lord of Cinder theme? The final boss of the first dark souls... Now Soul of Cinder, the final boss of the final souls game, returned to protect the world he sacrificed his very being for. ( You get to have a rematch with one of the greatest of all Souls bosses (lore wise and without cheeting his AI), he was probably one of many which made many want to continue playing such an amazing series.) This build up to the Plin Plin, Plon had me and many others crying tears.

[@unhacuticula577]

The next should be Cleric Beast from bloodborne.

[@mateo52malecki]

Ikr!

[@dreadlock375]

But he already did Laurence. Cleric beast is just a watered down version.

[@mateo52malecki]

@@dreadlock375 what. Ok maybe but not really. Out of the two, I load CB over LTFV. Laurence is too compound but CB is perfekt! He should brek Champ Gundyr down anyway lol

[@dreadlock375]

@@mateo52malecki while your comment is hard to understand, i agree, champion gundyr might be a good choice

[@LukeSkyrimwalker]

You were having goosebumps for the piano... Souls players were crying

[@TheBoxGhost_tm]

Please do "Slave Knight Gael". I'd recommend the ~9 minute upload by Shirako, as that upload has better transition between each "verse" of the track (though it does repeat the first "verse" once).

[@zaynthemane]

I disagree. I think the other one has much better transitions

[@finnabon]

@@zaynthemane Indeed. All the Shirako uploads have poor phase transitions.

[@TheBoxGhost_tm]

@@zaynthemane Ok so I went back and relistened to the Kitamura upload again with decent headphones. You're absolutely right. What I remembered giving me heartburn on that upload was 4:01-4:04 portion being dead quiet out of nowhere (sounded like there was 0 transition between verses). But looking back I was using really crappy headphones at the time (like $10 ones) and couldn't pick up the violins or the brass building up then just got blasted at 4:05 out of nowhere. Found it too jarring. But hey, thanks for the comment man! Had you said nothing I never woulda given it a second listen and not updated my playlist.

[@zaynthemane]

@@TheBoxGhost_tm No problem 👍

[@Xelemend9393]

I legit cried during this fight the first time through. Amazing track to a conclusion of the series. The piano part is harkening back to the final boss of the first game and it made me kind of emotional.

[@grimetinge7359]

Same, as soon as the piano hit I knew I couldn't beat him in the first try. The song shook me.

[@silentwings6249]

Here I am, waiting for the Slave Knight Gael OST. Great video btw, loving them since I found your channel.

[@ImWhyMortalsCry]

I'd love to see Dragonslayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough next. ^^ But ayyy it's not me who decides.

[@kippkiwii5010]

Fa k those cunts he should do gehrman but like you said its up to him

[@eliasbonafe9236]

@@kippkiwii5010 dude there isn't only gehrman as good track. I can't wait to see his reaction to the first hunter but there is no need of dislike the other proposals. There so many beautiful songs in all soulsborne series. O&S is one of those. If the next one will be Gehrman that will be good. Otherwise if it will be something else it will be good anyway, because surely he will choose another great track.

[@keyofpop]

everyone gets goosebumps from plin plin plon ;-;

[@lucisxz]

Thank you for the reaction finally. 'The First Hunter' whenever you can in the future please.

[@kszygenda162]

„I’m having goosebumbs just from the piano”. My boy, plin plin plon hits everyone, not just Dark souls players.

[@bigfriki]

*Soul of Cinder boss phase 1* "holy shit this is epic! I'm getting so pumped up for this fight, come on! Yesss I beat him!!" *Gwyn's piano starts playing, accompanied by the sad sound of strings as Soul of Cinder comes back to life* "oh right, I'm playing Dark Souls..." *dies to a hundred lightning bolts*

[@ANerdyFox]

Recently got randomly recommended this channel. Was not disappointed and after watching a few videos, I would love to see 3 songs reviewed eventually: Slave Knight Gael OST - Dark Souls 3 That Person's Name Is - Bravely Default Gherman fight OST - Bloodborne Edit: Just though of a fourth song, Riven's boss OST - Destiny 2

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thanks mate! Destiny is slowly getting traction!

[@sepulcher8263]

@@AtlasBenighted I think you'll love the first hunter theme. Mind you, I generally don't care for classical music.

[@ratdoggaming8700]

How come nobody done slave knight Gael

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

This song feels like what it is, a tragic ode to a world that’s refusing to die even though it’s barely alive, reaching for an old glory that has long since passed if it was ever there to begin with. After all, that’s what this game is about.

[@venominonbg1740]

Since you are still reacting to souls ost why don't you give a listen to DS3's "Dancer of the Boreal valley,,

[@twstudios240]

Slave knight gael please

[@yourlocalmoron153]

the Soul of Cinder is basically the form of every Lord of Cinder to have EVER previously linked the First Flame, and also any Souls player. it uses moves we can, weapons we can, and much more. but then in the 2nd phase, it becomes more like Gwyn, the very first Lord of Cinder. it uses the lightning, the theme, and even that damned explody grab attack

[@adrianbenitez4555]

This is one of the best soundtracks in dark souls 3, other of my favorites in the game are slave Knight Gael, sister friede, lothric, darkeater midir, aldrich and the main menú ost is so good.

[@Xalocin]

Sister Friede hell yeah and the main menu music gets overlooked a lot !

[@calamar8199]

honestly, i think you're gonna have a blast while listening to gael, definitly worth a review and it's one of my big inspirations

[@duvad_7292]

Gael PLEAAAAASE

[@lepyrolink182]

"I’m guessing this is another phase of the boss" *PTSD intensifies*

[@Sentinel543Reborn]

When the plin plin plon hits...Damn, that feeling...

[@thekingofcrap]

"I'm having goosebumps just by the piano" A lot of us Dark Souls players also had Goosebumps, but also tears.

[@AtlasBenighted]

I'm joining the club

[@kip3427]

@@AtlasBenighted play dark souls 1 beat the game than listen to the theme again you shall cry

[@jdogzerosilverblade299]

the more i look at him the more i see the pink guy. just imagine him having his entire body in a pink jumpsuit and you will see what i mean.

[@AtlasBenighted]

I once did a commercial with a suit like that but it was yellow, I kid you not

[@gustavoalbano3417]

Gael, Twin Princes, Gehrman, i need this. And i love the video

[@MineSlimeTV]

Now this is a reaction channels I love! You describe it directly each time you hear something splendid, and then at the end you cut it and analyze it in deeper constant! Thank you for your work!

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you so much!

[@ashurademon5563]

Just love your reaction thanks for your harde work ❤️✨

[@theTOASTYsupreme]

Gehrman the first hunter next! Beautifully epic and incredibly tragic

[@Smolmothball]

I personally think that Soul of Cinder Theme is more of a melting of the best themes of the Soul's series. The best Theme in my Eyes is Slave Knight Gael.

[@Surrealiantx]

Love the content Atlas!! Especially the cold opening. Keep it up bud.

[@jimmothyr6500]

Sister Elfreide/Slave night Gael. Sister Elfriede is one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve had a chance to play/listen to

[@gwingcommander]

Every time I hear this song I make exactly the same face he makes at 8:50. It's just so goddamn good. Absolutely love this boss.

[@jaym5880]

Suggestion: Dark Souls 3 Twin princes, Lorian and Lothric. Its a very good boss theme to listen at.

[@ladyofcainhurst]

Another amazing video! Can't wait for more

[@Ezixea]

thanks for the vid and happy holidays

[@thepenry789]

Song starts off making you think it’s an amazing duel between two warriors at their prime of battle, then turns into feelings of questioning if you’re actually doing the right thing, feelings of despair and almost regret after it is over

[@bubba6755]

try Nameless King of dark souls 3. He's the most badass boss in ds3

[@louissmooth6115]

The second phase of that fight is insane

[@kip3427]

I respectfly disagree with your opinion good sir

[@warsilver99]

I enjoy listening to your perspective about how the song is composed, really interesting breakdown! The contrast in this song, is great and different than the epicness of the other dark souls tracks.

[@tavastian3288]

the piano section is the final boss theme from Dark Souls 1, when the piano section begins, the Soul Of Cinder switches to the fighting style of Gwyn, the Lord of Sunlight, final boss of Dark Souls 1. Also know as the "Plin Plin Plon"

[@MarcusAseth]

in my opinion the 4 best themes in the Dark Souls Franchise are : 1)Dark Souls III - Main Menu Theme 2)Dark Souls III - Lorian, Elder Prince & Lothric, Younger Prince 3)Dark Souls III - Slave Knight Gael (The Ringed City) (-- NOT the Transitory Lands ver.) 4)Dark Souls II Scholar of the First Sin - Sir Alonne I recommend those :) Honorable mention: Dark Souls III - Abyss Watchers

[@Dovakinskywalker]

The main menu theme is incredible. Sometimes I boot the game up and just sit there for a while listening to it.

[@MarcusAseth]

@@Dovakinskywalker Same xD I would also feel like if I where to skip it would be extremely disrespectful to the theme or something, thats how good it is xD

[@traffy8253]

Gwin’ theme is great

[@joelrigaux7566]

Slave knight Gael is for me the best boss of all the souls and it has of course the best epic soundtrack to me. He is the true end of the serie and I think you should react to it.

[@2smallbros711]

I loved the blur effect on the camera during the second phase

[@ileamonster]

i get chills every single time that piano kicks in. also please do slave knight gael!

[@Jacketx]

I ofc heard it when i played the game, but i consciously know the piano was comming up, but my goddamn brain sure knew it was. i was starting to slowly get goose bumps all over my right arm, soon as the piano part hit that shit spread all over my body.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Word!

[@Danteangelo15]

I would love if you react to lothric younger prince theme from dark souls 3 it is great

[@dd7aa]

This is the first video I've seen im about 30 seconds in and I'm subbing, good overall vibe going on here 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jaymaguire5024]

Yay this is the one I wanted the most, love this theme.

[@saswag2004]

finally my prayers have been answered.

[@schhhh]

please react to Slave Knight Gael. it's a beautiful track! (also, i prefer KZbin's automatically generated version, it showcases the whole track without looping any parts)

[@ethanware7992]

Agreed! The loops ruin the transition. This is particularly important with Gael’s theme because it has one of the hardest “beat drops” in video game music lol

[@this19suffering]

Dark Souls is all about a Flame that fades. And this Song represents this very well. Starts loud and strong like a fire lighting up and then starts to get quiet until it fades unless you rekindle it.

[@AtlasBenighted]

I love that

[@donkiiee6136]

Nice breakdown again I love it. Next time from Dark Souls 3 one of my favorites "Two Princes"

[@twstudios240]

Slave knight Gael

[@twstudios240]

Slave knight gael

[@ethancorder5369]

Thank you for showing love to the souls series, some of the best and most consistent soundtracks in gaming at least in my opinion.

[@sheep6008]

Hey! Just wanted to say that your intro was great and watching your videos is very enjoyable.

[@AtlasBenighted]

Thank you so much 😄

[@gianmarcogreco9129]

I wish u played all the souls games! You'd really know how important those first 3 piano notes are

[@AtlasBenighted]

That's on the roadmap

[@rodolphofreire8311]

Gaels theme ( imho the most impactful ost of whole dks . And you should consider react to maiden astraea (old and remastered version) if is possible

[@greed0599]

I love the Lord/Soul of Cinder leitmotif. Linking the fire from both games, literally.

[@komilkrostowski1165]

I love how you listen to those osts just because fans wanted you to and you please them while taking pleasure of it. Thats great.

[@TheFaedline]

Love the content! Really insightful stuff! Gonna jump the bandwagon here and suggest you react to and discuss Slave Knight Gael from Dark Souls III. Really bone-chilling and powerful OST, about the last boss of the game, and the last boss of the Dark Souls series and the game universe as a whole.

[@JebsonofJeb]

Im not seeing any love for Sister Freide's theme. The beginning is hauntingly beautiful and the finale is amazing in context.

[@vioectrolysis]

8:30 I know what you mean, I started crying when I heard that part. Perfect music for the beginning of the end.

[@soulstice94]

I legit cried when the piano hit. It really hit home the end by using the theme from the first games ending.

[@user-wo6jj5zw4w]

maybe next sir allone?(video is great)

[@ratdoggaming8700]

Yes that’s a good one

[@user-wo6jj5zw4w]

@@ratdoggaming8700 living failures in bloodborne too good(my engl is so bad)

[@kippkiwii5010]

@@user-wo6jj5zw4w bro you talkin about gehrman would be better

[@user-wo6jj5zw4w]

@@kippkiwii5010 i like too this

[@draw2death421]

@@user-wo6jj5zw4w oh yeah Living Failures is amazing!

[@eliasbonafe9236]

Goosebumbps. Everytime. I'd advice you to listen Slave Knight Gael now :)

[@borealsullivan5486]

The moment I saw that you heeded to my advice and listened to the version from the topic channel, a large grin of satisfaction and gratitude came to my face))) Once again, very thoughtful and insightful commentary. You are the only "professional reacts" youtuber that I don't get bored listening to, and that is a very high compliment with how the trend for such kind of video skyrocketed in a recent couple of years, believe me) I won't add my suggestion to the already large pile. Take your time, and react to the top requested, so the loudest majority will be satiated. Then we will move on to less mainstream aspects of this series' soundtrack. I've also got a couple of a little unorthodox suggestions for your channel, but that is a talk for another time 😉

[@prey9808]

Well, you got the goosebumps when the piano kicks in, because we all got the goosebumps there