Machine Hearts by Miracle Of Sound ft. Sharm (Nier: Automata)

[@NotMeButAnother]

"And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" If, within my lifetime, I can come up with one line as good as this, I'll die content.

[@StarshadowMelody]

This just hit me but that could actually work for Roxas & Xion from Kingdom Hearts.

[@Houndfluff]

Lost Melody Well nobodies gain hearts if they share emotions(Axel compared to Saix)

[@NailsGoSpin]

WHY!? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BRING THAT UP?!?! Godammit now I'll have to go to sleep crying again.

[@eutytoalba]

Better get to work on it then. Life is short; you don't have much time. ;)

[@miracleofsound]

Thank you :) I think that same thing about my favorite artists, it's lovely to know people feel the same way about my stuff.

[@teaj1748]

'And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken? And if I don't have a heart, then why keep hoping?' I absolutely love these lyrics. You've smashed it with this one Gav.

[@Spore9996]

Good song, afraid I have absolutely zero comprehension of what happened during the video.

[@sultanmalik9808]

Well, then I'm sorry to say that you missed out on the best game of 2017.

[@ΜαριεταΤσατσαι]

Hadron V Never to late to play it

[@Spore9996]

Too anime for me. Sorry.

[@sultanmalik9808]

Hadron V Well that's a damn shame, there's some pretty damn good Anime out there.

[@Tank207]

This *CAN* continue!

[@Nicowo_]

dude. your comment just now gave me goosebumps :D

[@lilrockstar8170]

This game still holds the speedrun record for making me cry

[@barrygeistwhite3474]

Maybe not the speedrun for me, but definitely 100% completion. Game fucked me up for *days*.

[@pocketinfinity6733]

any%?

[@austinkuchar7125]

Same

[@runtergerutscht4401]

What scene got you?

[@lilrockstar8170]

@@runtergerutscht4401 Ending A

[@AnomalyAlter]

*We are trapped...in a never ending cycle of repeating this song* Awesome job. Definitely one of my favorite games of all time. It hit me hard

[@vladimirvojtek1305]

Cole Jenkins can i have a question ?

[@wojszach4443]

Mine fav is Gestalt tho

[@ahmedqureshi7665]

this song sums up the game in a better way than even the most compact summary/analysis

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

BACK TO THE END FOREVER STARTING OVER FRACTURED AGAIN TO DIE ANOTHER TIME BACK TO THE END A SLOWING OF THE MOTORS DAMAGED BY DESIGN BACK TO THE END FOREVER STARTING OVER FRACTURED AGAIN TO DIE ANOTHER TIME BACK TO THE END A SL0W1NG OF TH3 M0TORṢ _D @ M A G 3 D B Y D E S 1 G N_

[@miracleofsound]

Enjoy the first song of 2018, Sound Bites! One year and thousands of requests later I finally gave this game another chance & I'm glad I did. the story was neat! Thanks to Sharm for doing vocals, her YT channel is in the description and don't forget you can support my work on patreon to keep me doing music as my job!! www.patreon.com/miracleofsound Big luv

[@Exodurge]

Really loved this song! I love how you even incorporated some of the odd chanting Keiichi Okabe loves to put in his tracks. And I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Nier after giving it another go. Normally I say first impressions matter a lot with games, but there's just so much to Nier that kind of blows normal gaming conventions out of the water. Though I'm curious. Did you finish the story, or did you "finish" the story if you know what I mean. I find that most people are surprised that there is still a lot more content past the first few "playthroughs."

[@DormBrand]

I want you to know that this song hit me just as hard as the final ending E. I am on the floor sobbing. You are a god damn mastermind Gav.

[@ImagineMaker0]

miracleofsound Thank you for this song. Been waiting since the game release.

[@miracleofsound]

I played right through to the final endings :)

[@DarkKnight6six6]

Hell of a way to kick of 2018! The NieR series is one of my favorites and this song fits it perfectly. Keep up the good work Gav!

[@sharmsong]

Ahhh! Thank you for having me on your amazing work yet again Gav! I am always so honoured

[@miracleofsound]

You rocked it as always :)

[@LazzyVamples]

You did a great job. You and Gav both.

[@blackheartmusic1829]

Sharm awwww don't make me blush 😊

[@rhaenyrareigns2200]

@Sharm Your work is amazing. I can't stop admiring your voice. There's some kind of magical charm in it. I know there is, you won't fool me. It's pure magic! :x

[@Metalcommand04]

Again Sharm) Nice to see you here :D You're great combo guys, waiting for more good songs from you)

[@MarvelousIggy]

Analysis: The music from this video is so powerful Proposal: Listen to it again and again and spread it far. Great job Gavin

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

...pod can I listen to this during testing- {Yes!} ...sweet

[@Geesaroni]

"And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@Konpekikaminari]

yes I am indeed crying

[@potatofarmer2490]

WE'RE ALL CRYING

[@Karliene]

So spine tingly good. Loving Sharm’s vocals on this one.

[@sharmsong]

Aww ty!! xx

[@wojszach4443]

yup,me too

[@Nakall]

So a Sharm, Karliene collab in the near future? ;)

[@alexandercuevas6783]

If I may. We love Sharm's vocals in every song she's in. Love you Sharm keep it up.

[@guts1913]

@@alexandercuevas6783 its Sharm what did you expect?

[@СветозараМихайлова]

The moment you see Miracle Of Sound ft. Sharm you know it's going to be good!

[@Steamrick]

My thought exactly :)

[@Voc_spooksauce]

A video with only one of them is the same thing

[@jarofalives]

What a powerful start of the year! Amazing song - goosebumps from the first chorus up to the end! And much thanks to Sharm - her voice fits so perfectly in this song, absolutely love it.

[@mindisfrozen]

"Reason to be" or "reason 2b"?

[@spartanjackwar]

Gav is too good at these kinds of lines.

[@oddluck4180]

Yes

[@scardshow9413]

Yes

[@koykoyonly1628]

Yes

[@Epilorossa]

Yes

[@ovidiu9998]

the part "And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" is really smart . well done , sir!

[@Lady_in_Yearning]

That part honestly made me tear up a little.

[@cmdrjinxed1896]

For me that was "Damaged by design". Resonates so much with later game endings...

[@JannetFenix]

I think the line "Give everything I had" stands here on spot, knowing that androids in fact have nothing on their own aside of the memories. The memories he'd been giving up over and over, if only for a chance to meet again.

[@Betrix5060]

Not to be 'that guy' but the quote is actually "give all that I have". Of course your analysis is on point.

[@johnnyg5798]

I'm breathless. Dunno what to say except.... Wow.... I haven't felt this way since "The Natural Heart" beautiful voices, beautiful music, beautiful lyrics.... Everything's so beautiful. Thanks Gav, for everything

[@blarg2429]

Maybe you just have a thing for song titles with the word "heart" in them; what do you think of his other song "Jet Fuel Heart"? :P

[@sigfriedschreiber7272]

Her voice ❤️

[@Luminethereploid]

"And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" This game's PC port :

[@stevenneiman9789]

Really? I thought the PC port was fine. Then again, I pushed through the port of the original Dark Souls, so I might just not be able to notice only slightly shitty PC ports anymore.

[@Velkhana22]

@@stevenneiman9789 The port is sadly more than just slightly broken, dude.

[@pixelsthered]

Poor PC ports are a mixed bag as they are typically stable and operable on a few configurations but awful on others

[@veronicAAH-]

PC port was fine for me because I used a PS4 controller

[@infrarogue]

The only issue I had was not being able to go fullscreen, which is only a minor inconvenience

[@moody_eddie6022]

I'm at a point in my life where I can watch and adore whatever this channel releases. Gavin, you have an unparalleled passion for music. I don't know a thing about his game, but you and Sharm still leave me with goose pimples... Your voices and lyrics are so beautifully haunting. Thank you for sharing that passion of yours with us.

[@miracleofsound]

Thank you :) I live and breathe music, it's true :D Bit of a manic obsession haha

[@TigrexMail]

My god, there's so many small subtle nods to different plot points in the game, it's just amazing! You're a wizard Gavin! Great song!

[@bhraul8622]

Clicked so fast, amazing song and I love the extra effort you put into the editing Love the whole thing

[@JosephAndersonChannel]

This is great. The build up to 4:00!

[@woahhestolethatguyspizza8429]

You should make a video on Nier Automata your great at giving games fair and good critiques

[@rubenbrito4721]

OH SHIT it's Joe

[@renegadeperso7574]

@@woahhestolethatguyspizza8429 let the man breathe

[@woahhestolethatguyspizza8429]

@@renegadeperso7574 it’s just a suggestion he can do what he wants

[@snowouroboros9250]

@@woahhestolethatguyspizza8429 to be fair, it is best if you... don't suggest people to do certain videos if they are commenting on another channel, especially when they are here to just chill and listen to music.😅

[@JannetFenix]

There is someone who sees the true beauty of the plot. There is someone who caught it in lyrics, and even kept the music in a style that resonates with original soundtracks of the game. I was sent here by a comment under NieR video, and I am crying. Thank you for this. I will send here everyone who loved the game, because this song saturated everything one can feel about it.

[@bhekifuzwayo8483]

"Back to the end forever starting over fractured again to die another time back to the end a slowing of the motors damaged by design" best verse of the song! Oh my Gosh!

[@uhhdudethatwouldbesalt672]

One of the best bridges I've ever heard

[@Sotergarm]

Ever heard of PUNCTUATION?

[@seand.g423]

@@Sotergarm ever heard of CHILL?

[@Sotergarm]

@@seand.g423 Yes.

[@AJPDing]

@@Sotergarm there is ZERO PUNCTUATION

[@jungyman365]

Holy crap. Way to start 2018 strong; this is a masterpiece of a song. The lyrics have a poetry to them, telling the story of the game without giving anything away to someone who hasn't played it but desperately wants to (someone like me), but they also combine in a way that has such a wonderful sound through the combination of syllables. Excellent melody, and just... just such a good sound to it all. It reminds me of the introspective beauty drawing inspiration from technology that we saw in the visuals of Blade Runner 2049 last year, except in audio form. This is outstanding :)

[@randomperson4710]

I agree with you.

[@miracleofsound]

Thank you very much :) It's always nice when people pay attention to how much work goes into the lyrics

[@featurelength5086]

Maybe I'm projecting here but the structure and instrumentals of the song perfectly complement the lyrics and overall theme; starting with a beginning and middle composed of almost somber cycles, ending with an almost defiant duet that leaves you with the shred of hope that the characters remember this time around and move on.

[@freshnicki5777]

Thanks gav, that was an awesome song for one of my fav games of last years. And I think with that song you really captured the feeling of the game

[@512TheWolf512]

Niklas Jeschke because the lyrics exactly mirror the events of the game

[@SeiNaah]

You nailed the auditory aesthetic of Nier: Automata, good job!

[@SladeGamingGenie]

I need to finally give in and buy this game.

[@AsmageddonPrince]

It's one of the most tedious and repetitive games ever made. I wanted hard to like it, but..

[@cartermiller853]

Slade Gaming Genie what game is it?

[@SladeGamingGenie]

Llamageddon I've heard that but I've also heard it plays like a great slasher, And I've been looking for one

[@SladeGamingGenie]

Commander Appo nier? Not so sure myself. It's an odler franchise rebooted with this story, Androids and Robots to protect and serve hunanity battling with emotions is what I've gathered

[@cartermiller853]

Slade Gaming Genie sounds fun!

[@thelazywanderer_jt]

The lyrics in this song were EXCEPTIONAL. Even better if you've played the game! This song is so direct with you that it makes you reminisce and start crying! It was definitely a pleasure looking back to, in my opinion, the best game of 2017.

[@wojszach4443]

no wonder why it's best,it was made by Yoko Taro,my fav game developer

[@thelazywanderer_jt]

I had no previous experience of his games, I was really pleasantly surprised! Btw, listened to it again, and started crying again.

[@wojszach4443]

you played only automata or gestalt too?

[@thelazywanderer_jt]

Only automata sadly...

[@wojszach4443]

try it,it's really worth it

[@VOXELOFICIAL]

Daaamn... this is good

[@Shadow_Lunatale]

Almost 2 years after this song was released, I'm here again to listen to it again. And I just want to say: Thank you for this masterpiece Gavin. Storytime: I really first listened to the song at the end of 2018. I haven't played or even watched a video about Nier: Automata (yet) but the song really stuck with me and my girlfriend. A few weeks later with a lot of different problems, were only a few came from our relationship, she decided to leave me because everything was too much. I played the song a lot after that because I was asking myself too if I had a heart after all. It really helped to ease the pain. Only a few days later, we met again. She said I was right about her just escaping from the relationship because it was the easiest thing to do to reduce her problems. It changed or relationship for the better. Some time after that, in 2019, I took the chance and bought Nier: Automata in a steam sale to see what the fuzz was all about. And so far, most of the games I bought because Gavin made a great song about it, it was totally worth the money. So I was playing through Nier: Automata, my now-fiancée watching me play, enjoying the story together. Again and again we listened to the song and the more we knew the story, the more we understood the depth of the song and the true meaning of those words. Nier: Automata changed me (to a degree) and without you Gavin, I doubt I'd ever gave the game a shot. It changed me for the better, at least I think so. It was a unique experience and we both liked the game so much, we took a bit of it into our life. Our son, who is born in a few weeks, gets Emil as his middle name. All of those wonderful things thanks to you Gavin. This wasn't the first time your music helped me through hard times and I bet it won't be the last. A simple thank you is barely enough to describe what you mean to me, and many others as well. I love your art, your work is wonderful and I am grateful to be alive right now to listen to the amazing sounds you're enlighten the world with. Thank you.

[@_adstrum]

A meaning A feeling Reason "2B" (Clip of 2B) Clever, very clever.

[@eviljesus84]

Uhh... no, it actually isn't. It wasn't even when they named her that, and also gave her a blindfold to only be taken off during moments of startling insight and discovery. All in all, it's rather cliched levels of gauche... or is that gauche levels of cliched? Either one really.

[@blarg2429]

@@eviljesus84 Rather leveled cliches of gauche.

[@_adstrum]

Good lord, I come back to find I'm a top comment. Jolly good show.

[@Klomster88]

I feel like an idiot, but i just realized this play on words.....

[@_adstrum]

@@Klomster88 It wasn't so much the play on words. I was commenting on the design of the music video going alongside the music. The clip drawing the line between the words "To be" and the name of the character on-screen. That's what I considered clever, at least, 2 years ago I did.

[@Hivedragon]

When you two combine talents it never disappoints.

[@emiliasakura6745]

That moment when 2B's hands go from caressing 9S's face to his throat gets me every time

[@Kvodan]

Amaizing song. Tnx guys, you`r awesome!

[@Total_L0ser]

If we don’t get a song for Nier: Replicant’s remake I’ll probably cry a lot

[@adeadphish7931]

Big mood

[@Ibelieveincharmeleonsupremacy]

Yes

[@zanosfire7940]

I mean, you'll probably cry either way knowing nier

[@Grabehn42]

Man, this is one of the 2 PS4 games I've actually felt like completing 100%, this one is just so much fun to play.

[@Pyrokan]

2 people singing like that, really amazing. Brings joy to my hear. I have to admit that Automata might be most memorable game of 2017. Sure looking forward to future projects of Yoko Taro (and Gav!) 2 more songs please, boss! Even though it's really hard to create a music comparable to that of Nier...

[@wojszach4443]

looking foward to past projects like gestalt,i hope that Gave is going to make epic song on it

[@PerpetualNoob]

Late to this but whatever. I'm not crying, you're crying. Brilliant work.

[@Steel_Wolfe]

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome... to level 9... fantastic song Gav! I’ve got good feelings about this year! 😁😁

[@williambernkastel4821]

Holy shit! Now someome needs to send this to Yoko Taro

[@_D.Kay_]

Ending E has to be one of the best endings in video game history.

[@janstastny5937]

For me personally it was the best game I played so far on PC.

[@palehorseriderx]

+1

[@Sereiya]

@@janstastny5937 Storywise, definitely. Though playing it on PS4 probably is a better idea, the PC port is really crappy.

[@janstastny5937]

@@Sereiya I never had any problem with PC version when I played.

[@Sereiya]

@@janstastny5937 I had to use the FAR mod since the game refused to Start in fullscreen, not to mention the completely wrong resolution. And even then the framerate in cutscenes often dropped from about 60 to less than 20. The Keyboard & Mouse control also is janky af, you can feel they just used remapping to convert Mouse movement into virtual Joystick movement (especially since there's a max. speed). Sure, it somehow works, but it's definitely one of the worst PC ports I ever saw. And the fact they never patched it (The FAR mod still is kinda necessary) makes it even worse. So, Yeah... absolutely excellent Story & Gameplay from Yoko Taro, but incredibly awful PC Port work from Platinum / Square Enix.

[@amohotepv]

""And if I don't have a heart, Then why keep hoping?" *breaks into tears*

[@RenaRoseheart]

The way you made this video hits hard for anyone who's played the game. You took the most heart-wrenching moments and put them in the best possible parts. 2B T_T

[@WyattRumore]

why am i getting so emotional over a game I've never played?!

[@bthsr7113]

Late to this, but that's kind of his gift. He uses music to great potential.

[@eviljesus84]

Mostly, because this vid somehow embodies the one truth in all Drakengard/Nier games... there are NO happy endings.

[@emiliasakura6745]

The problem here is you haven't played it. What's wrong with you, plebian? Don't want to be depressed and regret every decision you make?

[@WyattRumore]

@@emiliasakura6745 i do that on the daily, i dont need it in my games too. Honestly though its on the list.

[@OneManCast]

Good music makes you feel.

[@aleksandarmalovic8535]

Wow... just wow...chills and tears, what can I say. The music hits that same tone of the game and the lyrics are the first thing since completing the game that hit so hard as the game itself... "If I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" breaks me every time, in good part because Sharm's vocals fit the song so well, and your voices go along so well as always :) What a start to 2018 :)

[@wojszach4443]

nier is series of slashers mixing many genres. Yoko Taro loves puttong philosophical themes into the game,automata is about existentionalism while (previous game) gestalt is about good and evil,both are great games as story,worldbuilding and character development

[@Craul08]

Nailed the theme really well.

[@Rynth]

Alright, that was absolutely fantastic. I don't know how you always manage to make something breathtaking, but here we are! (As a side note, one small typo though! 4:23 has "desing" instead of "design")

[@geoffreycannon2197]

Rynth unless that was intentional. De-sing=removing the vocals would hurt the song quite a bit! ;)

[@Agenta-df3gb]

Hey Rynth! Didn't know you listened Miracle of Sound. Nice to see you here as well.

[@Rynth]

Oh hey! Sure do, he always makes great music.

[@DzodinTheLordofBanelings]

"And if I don't have a heart, then what is broken? And if I don't have a why, then why keep hoping?" Oh my god, that hit so close to home...

[@SpaceLion444]

Back to the end, forever pushing the replay button Impressed again, I like another time

[@Agenta-df3gb]

Wow. Did NOT expect to get this song from you, especially about a week after I finally finished the game. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. To me it was incredible. SPOILERS The stuff that happens in Route C especially. Wow did I not expect that. Very active, and emotional plot.

[@thetau4866]

Like dark souls, its not really a game you finish...its a game you experience

[@xenderbender]

Welcome back my favorite musician. Iam glad you come, and good song again

[@kalibertotal9735]

Once again, ya kick the year off with a masterpiece. Gonna be listening to this one a lot, and I can't wait to hear more!

[@Starfang9922]

Music does normally make me cry. But this track did man. Gav, you blew this track out of the water my dude, you and Sharm both are mindbogglingly amazing artists!!

[@NotTheRats]

This... This was just awe-inspiring. As someone who's beaten Nier: Automata (and cried many times because of it) this song is just beautiful. This is just amazing.

[@arenkai]

The lyrics fit the game so well :o SPOILERS: I teared up everytime you put 2B's death scene on screen D: That part got to me real hard when I played the game... Her death was meaningless... Just like everything else in this game, there is no meaning, no purpose in that world... What carries meaning is what you do with the experience you had with the game... Masterpiece from beginning to end.

[@melko2237]

Never has a song so perfectly captured such a complex yet hauntingly beautiful and tragic story, every line is pure emotion and a perfect representation of Nier Automata. A Miracle of Sound indeed, one of my favourite songs of all time, I will never grow tired of listening to this.

[@kissanoita255]

One of my fav games. Thanks for giving attention to this masterpiece, Maybe Furi next?

[@TheSimpleMan454]

TheLegend27 I thought Furi was the soundtrack.

[@thetau4866]

@@TheSimpleMan454 I think he knows?

[@anthoux1060]

I always love watching the video aspect as well, it's beautifully edited to match the lyrics of the songs and amplify the emotion generated by the music. Well done Gavin and Sharm on the music, and well done Blackheart MV on the video!

[@overlord580]

I love Sharm. Thank you for this song. Nier Avtomata is GOTY 2017.

[@ShadowFenix]

I think this is your best song from this year so far... Yes I know, I’m sorry, I’ll show myself out now...

[@wojszach4443]

it's first, so at the same time it's worst song of this year

[@ShadowFenix]

Wojszach I know, that was kinda the point of my comment xD

[@wojszach4443]

but it's longest song of 2018

[@wojszach4443]

but I will continue! It's also best collaboration of the year

[@wojszach4443]

and one with worst sense of humor

[@LPTheGas]

A song strong enough to carry the weight of the world.

[@Charming_Charlien]

Oh god this song was just so amazing and emotional. I've seen ever ending and the game just turns so sad. You captured it perfectly and almost made me cry.

[@knightshiba7544]

This is so dramatic and carries so much emotion, this is just wonderful! You never disappoint Gavin! :)

[@wojszach4443]

just like source material itself. yoko Taro is one of my fav game creators by person and his work

[@LordofMonies]

Given this game won the award for best soundtrack of 2017, I was worried for this as it would have a lot to live up to, but a strong, tight focus on the main characters with some damn good lyrics meant you kept close to the core of the game's story and feel. Well done Gav and thanks for the amazing work you do.

[@wojszach4443]

fun fact,previous one,nier Gestalt also won award of it's year,and guess why:Keichi Okabe with Emi Evans working on Yoko Taro's work gives you amazing combo

[@neonnightingale4100]

You just made my day. The video is so beautifully synced with the song. This is my new favourite song from you :)

[@Shadow_Lunatale]

Yet another game I bought where the final decision was another beautiful song from Gavin. So far I only played a few hours but I already have the feeling that, again, Gavin nailed the essence of the game with the song. The lyrics are beautiful, and the song definitely reminds me of the Nier: Automata soundtrack. Thank you Gavin, you are a wonderful person and your work is precious, reaching and helping so many people out there.

[@Snageta1]

Really like the song, but one quick error to point out with the subtitles. 4:24 "desing" instead of "design". Not sure if it's fixable without reuploading the video, just wanted to mention it as something to keep an eye out for.

[@DallaswithaD]

dame, peiple shouldd teally look our fr typos, eh?

[@durandol]

DallaswithaD *narrows eyes* You did that on purpose, didn't you?

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

... I'm tempted to say that's on purpose

[@Angeredbobbin]

I know this one has been up for months but it's one of the handful I keep playing over and over again. I also end up linking this one to my D&D friends a lot because of the meaning behind it. This one and "The Natural Heart" are two of my favorites for pointing out "humanity". I'm really glad you do all of these original songs for games, especially when your songs echo the meaning the game was trying to convey. You probably get all this a lot, but thanks all the same. :)

[@Malaloba]

I know very little about Nier Automata but this song makes me want to play it. "If I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" what a powerful line

[@spartans-4196]

The vocals, lyrics, music and video are absolutely amazing. This is by far one of the best songs that you've made. Especially for fans of the game.

[@HekataDoll]

I've never played this game but this song is amazing. it tells an amazing tale of not being human and stuck in a unhappy cycle. but can be related to real life with how our world is with Mental Health issues rising and everything going on and how Humanity is doomed to repeat our mistakes. its a song but the sorrow of humanity and our mistakes, not learning from our past. TLDR: beautiful song

[@Aoenias]

It's poetic in that the robots wish to be alive, to be human, and they are trapped in an endless cycle of conflict and suffering and have yet to realize that this is itself what it means to be human. That they are already human. And the only ones to realize this, they knew it would drive them all mad, so they fabricated this cyclical lie under the guise of service to a Humanity that no longer exists.

[@STSGingie]

Another Triumph of music. I absolutely love everything you do. Nier Automata resonated with me in many ways and you've encapsulated that resonance in this piece. Sharm's voice is fantastic!

[@АлексейПавлов-ф3у]

Awesome! That's one of the most beautiful songs, i've ever heard.

[@the11382]

You have just reached a level of quality I haven’t heard in years.

[@kylerclarke2689]

Really friggin' good! So psyched you made a Nier song. Good luck in 2018!

[@venandisicarius32]

Words can't describe how magnificent that chorus was, Gav. Keep doing what you do best!!

[@filiphanus7364]

I've just completed the game, I've just listened to the song, I'm crying.

[@patzerrundengm]

This song captures the feeling of the game so well, it makes me cry every time. The voices, the background, the video... all ballanced into perfection. A great work from two great artists about a great game!

[@Usakumo]

I cried. I liked it. I listened to it again I tried not to but in the end, i had a heart , i cried a lot. Thanks Gab

[@Priceman5]

Another Excellent Video! I love the double meaning of the chorus. It's like, "if I don't have a heart, then why am I feeling this pain" or "if I don't have a heart, then why not?" Beautiful!

[@nichtengale]

It's beautiful, almost perfect. Thank you so much for this.

[@jaredturgeon544]

so this is my first comment on youtube. I've been a fan for years but just never got around to making a channel to comment. I really just wanted to say how amazing i think your songs and how much they helped me. For several years now my emotions dulled almost to the point of null but time and time again awesome songs like these gave me respite at the end of the day and something to look forward too. I recently found my passion in blacksmithing and my worst days are behind me but I just really didn't want to leave my appreciation unsaid. I'm truly grateful people like you exist. Thanks.

[@miracleofsound]

I'm glad the songs help you! Best of luck with your blacksmithing :)

[@adeadphish7931]

Of all the games in 2021, I hope Nier Replicant gets a song most so we can get a companion for both this song and a game that deserves it that most people missed the first time. Also, almost 3 years later and this one still hits just as hard as it did the first time

[@JaziB]

7 months later I still can't get enough of this song. Probably a top 5 MoS song for me.

[@blackheartmusic1829]

Nice Vid Gav 😜

[@Jake-uv2uk]

You really out do yourself with every song, keep up the amazing work Gav!

[@csam9167]

You made my year

[@csam9167]

Unic MAIS OUI ! Salutations l'amis !

[@csam9167]

Unic moi aussi c'est assez rare et paradoxale dut à son nombre de vue

[@csam9167]

Unic hum merci des renseignements et le pseudo en français aide toujours à focus les autre francais

[@chunkysweirdtoaster3081]

It's been a year since I played this beautiful game but jesus, just hearing the start that sounded close to one of the songs there, I think maybe the desert or the forest kingdom theme, just made me tear up a bit. That game will forever have a special place in my heart.

[@sultanmalik9808]

Curious Gav, while every song you make is the best song you ever made, I for one would like to know just what you're thoughts of the game are. Personally it's my favourite of all time.

[@miracleofsound]

I liked it a lot. I generally find anime style stuff hard to enjoy, it just tends to not click with me story-wise or aesthetically. But this one was great!

[@sultanmalik9808]

miracleofsound Glad to hear it Gav, while I myself am an Anime fanatic, I can understand your reasons. It is merely a matter of preference and little else(contrary to how... others would respond). My thanks for replying so soon( I figuratively FREAKED when I saw that) and further thanks for answering my question.

[@SinaTheBun]

On twitter he said he didn't enjoy it all too much if I remember correctly

[@chcoman123]

That was his first time trying to play it. He tried it again and, like he said, loved it.

[@512TheWolf512]

Even though I stand by my opinion that the witcher 3 is the best game ever made, automata is definitely the best game of 2017

[@lordcommissar7813]

So glad you made this song. This game does not get the attention it deserves I'm glad you did it justice

[@novustalks7525]

This really captures the heart of the game

[@jackfronz2515]

You live up to your name my friend. This truly is a miracle of sound.

[@fernandoandres3117]

This and the one from Deus Ex: Mankind Divided are imo among the best you have composed so far. Really beautiful songs!

[@hotlinechernobyl5157]

One of the best things about gav is his ability to sum any game up, into a sentence ex. "If I don't have a heart, then what is broken"

[@lilrockstar8170]

I think the line "If I don't have a heart, then what is broken?" fits for the machines too... Amazing song...this game broke me like no other

[@andrewr.5578]

Seems like I am two and a half years late to post an original comment, but... I must point out something that resonated with me especially strongly. It's how the entire song could easily be perceived as being sung by 2B, and how all the spoken lines have her voice quality and intonations. Sharm isn't Kira Buckland (English voice actor/2B), but she did an outstanding job getting into character. I'll be honest, even as a diehard Miracle of Sound fan, I was rather expecting you to miss the point of the game, misrepresent the story or latch onto a minor secondary theme. But you did it justice, in the arrangement and the lyrics and the vocals. The more I think about how challenging it must have been, the more I am amazed. Thank you, Gavin. Thank you, Sharm. Thank you, everyone who brought this masterpiece to us.

[@szaman1701]

2021 and still one of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@WanderfalkeAT]

Nice Work as always. I love it that you make those Songs for the most artstic games out there!

[@LightAndDarkMdness02]

Everyone saying their favorite lines, I'll throw mine out. "The sting of the flavor, bittersweet." That line shows so much understanding about Automata's story. Automata isn't another "robots be people too" story, it's a story about people trying to live in a really fucked up world. Yes, androids feel emotions, but is that a good thing? Life sucks. It's full of hardship and pain. Why live in a world like that? What's the reason for living if life is just a series of suffering and disappointment? That's what Nier's story is about. It's a story about people and nihilism thinly disguised as a story about machines.

[@Naxthural]

Indeed, but as the pods put it: "however, life is all about the struggles within this cycle. That is what we believe." "A future is not given to you. It is something you.must take for yourself."

[@evanbaxter147]

I have seen the notification, i clicked it, and that again send me to more than 2-hours long music journey on this channel. Thanks, Gav, you are amazing, as always.