Journey, Then Vs. Now - You Gotta Hear This! Feat. Troy Baker

[@awintory]

BTW, today is TROY'S BIRTHDAY!!! (April 1, surprisingly not a joke!). Please leave him some love below this comment in case he ever wanders over to this page :)

[@DallasCrane]

Happy birthday, Troy!!

[@brandonruffin7413]

Happy birthday Troy!! Woo!

[@nnaelise]

Oh! Happy Birthday then Troy!!!!

[@ebonspike]

Happy Freaking Birthday, sir!

[@WW_Utah]

HB to Troy Baker. The Meryl Streep of performance capture.

[@GavinW15]

The bit about everyone getting into position is absolutely true. I had a conductor once in a rehearsal who wrote his first piece. When he raised his hands and everyone raised their instruments and got ready, he stepped back and started apologizing because he started getting emotional. He said that he just realized he was about to hear his music performed for the first time.

[@brandonruffin7413]

Dude, that is so freaking cool. Was in band in school and love that first breath moment. Could only imagine how your conductor felt

[@bbkappa]

I got emotional when Troy did 🥺 what an incredible piece of music and friendship

[@awintory]

I can never overstate my gratitude to having him in my life. Plus TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY

[@IndigoNeutrino]

No jokes. Seeing Troy tear up like that for Nascence was touching. Such a beautiful, moving piece of music and this was a wonderful conversation between the two of you. Thank you for sharing it and happy birthday Troy.

[@EricGranata]

I hope TGC and Austin Wintory can collaborate again. Sky needs a season of Austin Wintory 🙂

[@phil_metal_jacket]

Everyone should have a friend who expresses as much thoughtful and joyful admiration as Troy.

[@ebonspike]

Never played Journey, never really listened to the music, but man that first cello phrase is so freaking powerful and moving... I have no words

[@bluecat3338]

Highly recommend. Both the game and the soundtrack. It is an Experience. 12 out of 10, would recommend.

[@anthonynelson1699]

I forced myself to not listen to Journey’s soundtrack, period, unless I was going to play the game. I’d not touched it since it released due to the fact that I just didn’t have a console that could play it at the time, and nobody I knew owned a PS3. Well, fast forward to this week and I played it for the first time. I cried at the end. It was a watershed moment in gaming and scoring for a reason, and I can finally understand that intimately, but moreover it’s been a watershed moment for me. I’ve flirted with the idea of wanting to get into composition for years, because even though I’m a death metal guitarist, I got into music because of scores in film and games. This journey (hah) was catalyzed by Uematsu, and now finally after years it’s been reinforced by Austin and the LOVELY experience I just had. I immediately opened up Austin’s Bandcamp and pledged for the vinyl because the music impacted me so thoroughly, and if you can, I recommend doing the same!

[@thok24]

Gotta love Troy's face when he just lets himself feel the music. Lotta love there.

[@tannersparks6]

that collective inhale of all the musicians before they play a piece along with their bows getting to position is my favorite thing in the world

[@NikolitaNiko]

Hearing you two recap "I Was Born For This" and hearing you explain the differences between the two versions, and then actually listening to it... fucking tears man. Right there wiping my eyes with Troy. That peak during the lyrics "je suis née" is the pinnacle of the song and the album itself. I still get goosebumps virtually every time I relisten to the track.

[@ahsokatanosloveinterest]

Definitely didn't know vinyls existed for this and I'm absolutely getting it, and I've never bought anything other than digital music in my life. Also, I hope Journey gets remastered forever. One of the best experiences ever. Every time. The sand splashing color and sound, a journey with hardships and friendship. No words. Just chirps. Alone, or together, just moving forward. The perfect allegory of life.

[@healexplosion]

I haven't played Journey in years, but as soon as I heard the first notes from the main theme, it brought me back. Thank you for this piece of art, and thank you for treating it with respect and grace after all these years.

[@MrRazNZ]

would anyone else here watch the shit out of a Retro Replay-esque episode of Troy playing through Journey while Austin commentates on stuff like the adaptive music cue points, etc? has this already happened and I've missed it?

[@tanania]

I gushed to a friend about finding Journey on steam, coincidentally around the time of the rerecording. it just amazes me to no end how even now I still hold this so close to my heart and I couldn't stop telling him about how integral the music is. I have pledged for a signed copy and I pray someday I am able to watch you perform live. Thank you for creating this and continuing to contribute to the music world.

[@Level_Eleven]

Apotheosis is my single favorite piece of music I have ever heard. My gratitude for your work, man… it’s really tough to put into words. Thank you.

[@bug6585]

Listening to this a bit late but with the biggest smile on my face. It's always so fascinating how musicians express how their love for music shows up and manifests in the world. ❤

[@myquehernandez1605]

I can't get enough of I was born for this. I can even cry

[@Cindroper]

The final track on Journey is still one of my favourite songs I’ve heard to date.

[@Conrock1296]

25:20 Austin's swallowing asmr adds such amazing ~texture~ to the piece 🤣 Witnessing true iteration in its purest. Happy Bday Troy! Congrats Austin on 10 years of this masterpiece!

[@awintory]

HAHA oh nooooooooo

[@54Ibru]

Wholeheartedly agree with Troy, Nascence never ceases to make me feel a certain way. Having heard it as a kid I don't remember a whole lot about what I was going through at the time, but sure do remember having the same awe and wonder as I do for the piece now. Beautiful artistry Austin!

[@Woodee]

I'm not crying, YOU'RE CRYING!!

[@anthonynelson1699]

I mean, what can I say? This is a landmark score for a reason. I became a musician because of game and film scores LIKE THIS. Bravo. 👏👏👏

[@justintiger9]

Happy belated birthday, Troy!

[@Bengough5]

Honestly, that's my favourite of this series so far. I had never heard anything from Journey aside from little bits from trailers. Now I want to play the game. It's so cool to see a creator discuss something that is so raw for them. Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us.

[@Bengough5]

Watching this again, that stretch from 26:50 to 30:00 just wrecks me. I see one friend deeply appreciating the talent of the other, and the other being forced to acknowledge that talent. Not to mention the pure beauty of the piece! Can’t thank Austin and Troy enough for letting us in ‘the room’.

[@brianware8934]

Dude, I could listen to you (Austin) talk about this soundtrack for hours upon hours. I never don’t get chills when I listen to this album, both versions. The beginning of Nascence makes me misty every freakin time.

[@emadwolf10]

Journey is by far my favorite game, I believe it's the best video game made, it's a work of art in motion.

[@sweetpixiesmile]

Journey is such a wonderful allegory for so many things, including, but not restricted to, the friendship between Troy and Austin. Traveler is a wonderful oasis in the path of Journey, the video game, and for all the people who have and will experience it, past, present, and future. I will never forget the moment I realized that the other travelers I met along the way were real people. The emotions were overwhelming.

[@kaanaydinay]

Keep on move with this show guys we’re loving you ❤️

[@kpdelaney6460]

This was so entertaining to see the changes made. I played Abzu and Journey a few years ago, and the music always blends into the environment and then a while later after I've finished playing them I go back to the music and experience it

[@MrBodies07]

Austin Wintory is a god damn genius. Loved this

[@IamMiaga]

On first listen through of the album, because of this podcast, the Road to Trials really evoked Goldsmith in Masada. It was wonderful because it made this feel like a celebration of not only Journey but of some of the great icons in composing for the last hundred years, not through explicit imitation but of ghostly fingerprints on the page.

[@fasanov123]

This game's soundtrack was a large part of what set me on my path of wanting to be a composer in media. It's just such a landmark work in scoring and deserves all of its accolades and then some. This revamped project is just so amazing and to hear you really talk about it and your experiences is just so insightful, so thank you for that. What a way to pay homage to this game's soundtrack and your work on it. I hope you do this every 10 years! You can tell your style and experience has changed in that amount of time. It's amazing to watch and chronicle that compositional journey (no pun intended!)

[@simonparry4119]

This was very moving. It made me want to speak to my brother..

[@tanara_angel]

I remember playing this game and me feeling bittersweet when I finished, so much so that I specifically searched for the music 🎶😌

[@AcrylicPixel]

Man I was getting chocked up watching this. It must have been such a special thing to be there.

[@scancelado]

Happy birthday troy!!

[@grayfox8904]

Dear Austin, this was your moment to shine this time! Thank you for all the dedication and passion to the community! Keep doing what you do man! John Williams of Video Games we'll call you :-) *Happy Birthday Mr. Troy!*

[@ValandilUnplugged]

Austin, the way that you allowed the French horns to rip out in the second phrase of “I was born for this” brings TEARS TO MY EYES and a chill every. Single. Time. I think that’s only accomplished because of the incredible restraint you showed in the composition. My hat is off to you sir! Thank you so much for this incredible remaster.

[@RealMusicHype]

00:39 Good stuff!

[@captainbritain7379]

You’ll be happy to know that when you started playing the orchestral version of Threshold I thought “I never realised how much Threshold is like a waltz before”.

[@jorgearielutello7666]

I was born for this It's my favorite song of all time and I'm going to get the lyric tattooed...greetings from Argentina

[@awintory]

Wow! Tweet a photo and tag me :)

[@MABMusicTTRPG]

What a gift

[@dgpsica]

Surreal :) really good. I’m so happy to get to “know” Austin in the pod cast. Troy is one of my favourite actors and Austin became one my favourite composers.

[@michael_bullard]

I loved both the original Journey soundtrack and Traveler! So great to see Troy’s reactions to the music as well! Also I know you had so many ways to close out this episode but I’m glad you included my favorite track, Atonement 🙂

[@keithyoung1400]

Your original Journey soundtrack inspired me to pick up an instrument for the first time in my life, and to start taking cello lessons as an adult learner. I imagine it must be strange whenever you hear anecdotal evidence of how profoundly you've touched the lives of people you've never met - I hope you continue to hear it as often as you deserve.

[@awintory]

That means the world

[@volttherobot]

Was watching someone 'Journeying' on Switch last week, and they weren't listening to the audio... :O I chirped at them in the chat and begged them to turn it up... a minute later, they went Woaaaaaaa...... ;) Great interview! See you in the shifting sands.... (and keep your eyeballs peeled for our upcoming game "No Dig Bill"

[@cameronmiller2955]

I’ve been waiting to listen to the two version back to back to see if there would be an episode on it, can’t wait!

[@wcjerky]

Happy birthday Mr. Baker!

[@marco_rigoni_]

Troy's reaction to Nascence really made me hear the piece under a new, even more emotional light. I guess sometimes context can really influence how we perceive music... By the way, your friendship is incredibly beautiful!

[@shrimpboat2000]

Hearing someone talk about something they are passionate about is always a treat. As much as I love putting on headphones and listening to this soundtrack start to finish, getting the details of how the different stems come in and out is so cool. Thank you for sharing this stuff with the world.

[@alvikay]

Listening to Austin nerd out about music is a highlight in life. Happy Birthday Troy! Hope your day was full of cuddles and cake.

[@whatdothlife4660]

Journey is one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard, but I have been even more enraptured by The Pathless OST.

[@boyblob]

This soundtrack is so deserving of its praise. Love hearing discussions about it.

[@GreenTea4]

omg, can't wait for this uuuuuuuuuuuugh

[@Jobe_]

Me too hihi

[@brandonruffin7413]

Oh bro, this was fucking amazing. To step back and hear your Journey and the contrast of your experiences from 13 years ago to now was a sheer pleasure. Thanks for sharing as always. As an artist myself, I can relate in the creative excitement of this, and journey lol

[@jaredlingle3623]

Happy birthday Mr. Baker! I'm very thankful for these videos. These personal glimpses into art and the journeys you both have taken.

[@JoeFilms5420]

I love how at 25:38 Austin says "listen to the strings in the back and how fake they are" while Troy is having a full-on spiritual experience lol.

[@awintory]

HAH!

[@lilyjkedits]

such an enlightening commentary, with troy reflecting everyone's feelings. your appreciation for the game, and what it represents, is so tangible that it reaches the listener in such a special and heartfelt way. thank you for this

[@nnaelise]

I love your music Austin! I think you are an amazing composer, all your music combined with different instruments makes such a good sense and I love orchestral music, its my favorite.

[@jigowatts1304]

Fantastic. Congrats Austin on everything. And thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ethanchadwick1566]

Really look forward to watching these videos when they show up on KZbin. I set time aside so I can really pay attention and listen to you talk about a world I really don't know anything about. Btw troy without a beard is weird

[@frankregan9370]

Congratulations Austin and great video as always! I just wanted to say you are a guide, musically and intellectually, for thousands of young composers like myself. The power of music in its most fundamental beauty can truly be felt in this score and can be witnessed in yours and Troy’s conversation. It encouraged me to reach out to my friend and begin collaborating on our first game. A previous video of yours encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and compose a piece for a local festival. As well as your own flourishing career, your global influence on a new generation of composers will further imprint your amazing ideology and astounding musicality on creative mediums long into the future. In short, thank you.

[@awintory]

Very very generous words, thank you so much

[@chrisc3895]

Love it.

[@iceomistar4302]

Your delicate orchestrations and rich harmonies in this symphony really reminded me of Thomas Newman more than any other composer, though I know I'm not supposed to compare, please take it as a compliment. I think you really are the Thomas Newman of videogame scoring, sure I hear Jerry Goldsmith in your work and influences from various other composers too, but when it comes down to creating soundscapes, I think only Jeremy Soule and Thomas Newman are comparable at least in my opinion. I think John Barry was great at that too.

[@michaelj3693]

Sad I missed this video and as a result the preorder for the vinyl...man...such beautiful music.

[@awintory]

Hopefully there can be ways of getting them

[@TheAstroMachine]

Simply Beautiful!

[@EricGranata]

This video affected me. Beautiful music and friendship on display. Happy birthday, Troy. Also, nice job on Infinite. I just played those games for the first time during pandemic. There were multiple times when playing Infinite that I turned to my wife and said, “This voice acting is so good! Holy smokes!”

[@incomingretrospect]

Beautiful, beautiful episode. I have been in awe of you both for years and it is so special to share snippets of your companionship. Thank you

[@ParisMexis]

I usually watch Austin Wintory's material the moment it comes out. This one I kept in my "watch later" list waiting for the right moment thinking that it would be the narration of the experience of a personal moment I need to pay some respect to with full attention. This is moment is now as I am writing this. I was right. This is such a moving video. Thank you for the music, thank you both for sharing your experiences, thoughts and emotions.

[@armincartoonist]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY! Also, this was awesome, Austin. Thanks so much for this fantastic video. I loved the show you put together, and congratulations on such a huge milestone in your musical career !!!!!

[@R17759]

This soundtrack is incredible, awe-inspiring, and amazing. You are one of the best to ever do this Austin. Your AC: Syndicate soundtrack is also incredible.

[@Vernnell]

What an incredible interview, seeing the retrospective, the process and toughs of you Austin it was just so straight to the point, easy to follow to understand it. It really gains just way more appreciation to the music score and work done on it.

[@BrooksLeibee]

This would be a tragic April Fools joke. 😂

[@awintory]

hahah I promise it's not

[@Aakash.Scraper]

Always love watching the interaction between you guys :)

[@pablosauraklein2219]

This is gonna be good! :)

[@MrRazNZ]

is there a musical analysis series/video done by this channel or anywhere else that breaks down exactly what notes/chords in that signature motif bring on the waterworks for so many? If it exists, I gotta see it.

[@awintory]

Not sure such a thing is possible but 8-bit Music Theory did do a really lovely and generous video about my thematic writing in general you can see if you go to my channel's homepage and look at the "Sharing and Learning" playlist :)

[@MrRazNZ]

@@awintory 🙏

[@DallasCrane]

@@MrRazNZ Austin has 'As Noted' score videos to study the music theory, 8-bit Music Theory has a few good videos on Austin's music, Scruffy did a collaboration video about ABZÛ that has related discussions, and then Game Maker's Toolkit and Polygon did good videos on Journey's music!

[@leewileman89]

Hi guys, thanks for sharing such intimate information in such detail, Austin. I’ve loved every single one of your conversations but I think this one has moved me more than probably any other you tube video ever ! I’ve been to LSO St Luke’s and to hear it described as Troy did was such a pleasure. Happy Birthday too. Thanks

[@milesharbord9339]

Ha, I share this birthday, happy birthday! 🎂

[@awintory]

Happy birthday!!!

[@milesharbord9339]

@@awintory Thanks 😁🙏🙏🙏

[@jtmoney3842]

My top 5 games.. Super Mario bros 3 Asuras Wrath Contra 3 the alien wars Metal gear solid Journey I have never and probably will never have a gaming experience quite like my first couple playthroughs of journey. This game touched me on a level I never thought I would have playing a game. I actually thought about religion and what the metaphor of the journey meant. Alone it's arduous, but with a companion it might make it a little easier. The themes of the exploitation of the land which lead to the downfall of the civilization, to how perseverance triumphs overall. This game hit. And without the score it just wouldn't be what it is. Period.

[@CGokce6]

wow what a great podcast. When are we going to hear your music live Austin?! I went to see Hans Zimmer last week and I've got a craving for more live orchestral pieces.

[@awintory]

Soon soon! Glad you dug HZ's show. I've yet to see it but I love seeing his and the musicians' updates from the road

[@CGokce6]

@@awintory yeah it was great. Let us know when you're playing in London!

[@scancelado]

Love cats!

[@robertgutierrez8550]

Happy Belated Birthday Troy Baker!

[@jasonhunter2819]

So Troy shaves and suddenly looks a dozen years younger apparently

[@CGokce6]

Hey Austin what headphones would u recommend for an avid music listener?

[@awintory]

I'm a big fan of Sony MDR's. They're simple and reliably produce a full spectrum. They're basically go-to for studios throughout the world

[@CGokce6]

@@awintory thank you! huge fan. Just wanted to say ur music got me through extremely tough times. Have a great one.

[@theworldsmostplagiarizedma2436]

Ah, yes, the less insufferable half of PWL. ❤

[@nahiankabir]

make like Troll Austin from PWL: "I was here first."

[@hino000]

I love the honesty in here this feels just like the complete project like it’s all an all over masterpiece it all belongs together I think that Tgc games and Austria Winstory just go so well together. 🥹 this hits for many, it’s the years, the love, the goosebumps the all it’s just all over a masterpiece ♥️ I wish we to get him into sky cotl.