Music analysis and reaction of Briar from League of Legends

[@christopherbronson3275]

Briar is released Marcomeatball: her music is a deep juxtaposition of cutsie and violence. It is a creepy duality that can be interpreted in a tragic way The Internet: Feet

[@mifigor1935]

I mean the first thing he saw about this character was her theme. Internet saw her leaked splash with feet

[@christopherbronson3275]

@@mifigor1935 lol true 🤣

[@VeylmanTheRock]

Which is weird since it's nothing inherently sexual or fetish pandering. About as pandering as an open mouth is for vore people.

[@mifigor1935]

@@VeylmanTheRock they already have Tahm

[@VeylmanTheRock]

@@mifigor1935 I'm saying Juri Han from streetfighter is targeted at foot people, Briar isn't. Which isn't to say they can't find that part attractive but her character isn't focused around that but I guess internet will internet.

[@brodew6595]

Since they mentioned swain a couple times in the diary, i highly recommend listening to his theme, it’s one of my favorites personally even if it is a little old (it doesn’t help he’s one of my most played characters)

[@Hellothere-ss4jq]

Ahem, you mean the Noxian national anthem

[@ghoulzandghosts]

@@Hellothere-ss4jq🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛NOXUS #1 RAHHHH ⚔️⚔️🗡️🗡️🪓🪓

[@ΓιάννηςΜεταξάς-ρ5φ]

@@ghoulzandghosts wtf is a social system!!!!

[@TheGunpowder13]

fun fact, during her teaser, she actively whistled her theme while in containment.

[@sirbobulous]

Use of distortion as the transition between the playful and then horror themed side, to me, implies an involuntary change. Distortion and dissonance in that style is usually something we avoid, not something we want. I wouldn't use a distortion transition like that if I were trying to imply a trap or deception. This reads more like someone with a monster inside...that sometimes escapes.

[@lastcrustacean2154]

like twisting and changing, like you blinked and something was very wrong

[@louiskostasredojevic]

Your smile at 1:31 said it all. You knew what you had found, this theme is an excellent demonstration of telling someone's story without anything but music. Briar's theme is gold

[@spookedblue]

I find that (as a horror game lover lol) Briar's theme has really strong horror game chase music vibes, with the drums actingly almost like pounding footsteps as she chases after you.

[@Kikkia2018]

Loved Briar's theme ever since I heard it within her cell in the client. (We had a bit of a clickable adventure in the League app, changed daily leading up to her release, in the end she jumpscared us.) There was a guard, I'd assume, whistling the melody of the violin (heard at the end of the cinematic). Her whole theme is so much better than I thought, with the abrupt changes in playful/threatening tone. My favorite part is around 9:00 (of your video) when the strings gradually get more intense, idk how to describe it but that build-up is so good.

[@danmeifan]

I'd love to see your analysis on Xayah and Rakan's theme. You always have such good analysis when it comes to a theme trying to represent two ideas (or individuals) like Kindred, Kayle & Morgana, and then this with Briar. Rakan is my main so I'd absolutely love to see it eventually!

[@Nevermind445]

I didn't notice this the first time but if you listen a little bit after the first drop while the violin is playing and everything is relatively calmer you hear a short snippet of the lower toned instrument that they used during the drop itself like the hunger is trying to reach out again but its restrained this time (very cool) (little after 4:41 in this video)

[@jasonmlady3237]

This new format with much more discussion on interpretation and where you are essentially pointing things out and sharing with us the motivations behind certain instrumental tactics is so cool. It feels like a college music class almost, which I'm super into.

[@francenkovcan5211]

Briar's character is all about those 0 to 100 switches, one second she is adorable and goofy, the next she's going berserk on the nearest enemy, her gameplay is all about getting a large damage amp in exchange for self-control, this basically locks her to jungle

[@techknight3753]

Briar is an incredible danger to every living thing around her, but she doesn't see it that way. As far as she's concerned, there are friends, and food

[@sprinkles9504]

"That's the beauty of music, context matters but only to a point, because what matters is how we feel about it in the moment we are listening to it". That right there Marco. That is why I love watching ur videos and why im so glad I got to learn so much more about music from you. That is what i love the most about music is the emotions we feel when we listen. I don't care if a song is good or bad or poorly written and in todays world there so much of "oh this artist is trash" or "that artist sucks" but dont give any criticism like they say those things just because they dont like their music really urks me, so hearing you say that was so awesome because thats the exact same way I feel. That is the coolest thing to me hearing different peoples takes on the same song and seeing how it differs from person to person because of their experiences, and thats why I love hearing your takes on music. So thank you for sharing all these moments of listening to music with us and showing me personally what music can be.

[@ChincerDante]

the way i would describe briar is that she is an "until" character oppose to an "unless" some character are "good" unless you hurt them, you hurt someone they live, you are against their motives. briar is someone that could be your friend, she could be nice, she definitely would behave...until she gets hungry

[@kinfungames100]

5:00 i imagine this part being her admiring the world but the hunger kicks in

[@Dranwulf]

The most jackel and hyde character in league so far. I find her very interesting because she is a creature born and molded by a single drop of blood from blood magic. A creature created for killing but in time grew a consciousness.

[@vincentgonnet]

Her theme reminds me of Electro's theme from The Amazing Spiderman 2. This innocent, beautiful melody building into a powerful, distorded yet epic sound. I love the emotions it carries.

[@iisquidol412]

You may be interested in Jinx's theme, It strays away from Riot's usual elements and is basically a pop-punk song with lyrics rather than a background theme. The message is high-energy maniacy, and it definitely delivers.

[@VeylmanTheRock]

She's my darling baby and I will do anything for her. Also I could see what you were describing at the beginning, I might draw her as a noble or princess :)

[@rudelwolf1591]

i don't know if you meant it that way, but i liked saying she was like jekyll and hyde because just like with the original jekyll and hyde (as portrayed in the book), she does not have a split personality. just like jekyll and hyde, it's not about some different personality taking over, but about losing any form of inhibition and control. in jekyll and hyde, it was just about jekyll wanting to experience life outside his well defined life as a doctor, so he made a potion that changed his form and loosened his inhibitions so that he could just do what the hell he wants. and briar is similar. if she loosens the hemolith, she isn't gone, she just looses any inhibition to reign in her hunger. but if you hear her voicelines in game, she is definetly still there, just a lot more aggressive.

[@aviisa3024]

The "OMG WHAT THE FU-" got me out of nowhere haha

[@cerealbox7872]

I found the theme "Fun" on both ends, and I think that represents her a lot too, both of her sides have 'fun' in their own way.

[@NeverDry999]

It's funny that you call her royalty, because Briar is the daughter of Vlad (well, technically he created her with blood magic, but he is her progenitor nonetheless), who in turn is Viego's uncle (or, great uncle, the exact age difference between the two is never specified). So in a way, yes, Briar has royal blood in her.

[@kinfungames100]

one i recomend and love is pyke theme, u cann feel the "hunt" besides that u can feel the calm before the stor of voices in his head telling him to hunt again

[@SlyI42]

I love your analysis from game songs. Thank you for reading all the lore I am too lazy to read. I've been playing Briar the whole week and I'm loving her, now I know more about her because of you.

[@mr.spooks1]

i like that you were giving more commentary about details of the music. It's really interesting and i don't mind video being longer as it is now

[@Buzk_4]

Its like: aww, what a cute doggo... OH SHIT IT BITES

[@NStormRider]

The interesting thing about these themes is actually that they don't HAVE to fit the specific character they're written for. They can also fit other characters in other media, even. This particular theme - which juxtaposes curiousity and predatory hunger, self-restraint and the urge to devour, is something that a lot of other characters might have, though probably not as closely and abruptly conjoined. The best thing in this theme, having listened to it many times (including your video) is that it feels like, as the theme goes on, the two aspects become more integrated. The piano seems to represent her innocence and curiousity, while the high strings seem to represent her intellect and will, with, of course, the drums and low strings representing her hunger. The first time we hear the violin, it's such a rending sound - the sense of being dragged along, out of control, overpowered by oneself. Then we have the sort of relief and strength after the drums fade, briefly... Followed by, if not a unity, at least a sense that the high strings have responded to the low ones, working together while still dragged along. But there's still a sort of fear and anxiety as the hunger wells. And, at the end, it seems almost like the violins DRIVE the drums - not having leashed them, not having overpowered them, but having directed them in better accordance with her will.

[@akrammeziane9979]

you never fail to give a correct analysing of a theme! GG

[@HiArashi13]

I'm fairly certain, that being a half-sentient blood-frenzied killing machine counts as troubled past...

[@Ipfo_Ipfo]

I just stumbled on this channel just a couple hours ago. Honestly love the music analysis. Would love to See Ekkos theme being reacted too in the future ^^

[@MarcoMeatball]

Welcome aboard!

[@micahwest3566]

Loved the diatribe on context and musical storytelling! I’d say that the music doesn’t have to stand on its own, but rather when you *do* know Briar and her story the musical storytelling allows us to understand that story to a deeper level! It’s like an amplifier.

[@mistared4021]

With briar they didn't seem too sure if they want to actually make her a little girl. Her in game model looks like an adult but her splash art looks much more childlike. So she's got bits of the "horror movie little girl" in her but also things that don't match up with that.

[@Oscar97o]

They've said they don't want her to be a little girl. I think the splash art is just based on an older version of the character, before her design was finalised.

[@peepoo2049]

My friend recently started playing this character in-game He is the best Briar main in Singapore ...He is the only Briar main in Singapore 100% win-rate baby

[@Bianka660BG]

I am so happy I found this channel You explain and feel everything in such an unique way I will watch the other league music videos because I am interested to see what you think about them. (I came here from the Kindred one btw xd) Could you some day make a video about Xayah and Rakan pleaseee? They are my favorites (alongside Briar😅) and I think their music theme is one of the best really It's like telling a story from both sides and then colliding into one. A masterpiece❤

[@ThommeGun]

Hearing the words voice actor in your resume... I can only imagine you one day reacting to a theme song for a champion you voice in game.

[@bradondykes2276]

Dude! I loved the formula for this video! The way you analyzed and explained what the music brought to your mind felt so clear and open. An excellent video! Keep it up!!😁

[@steve69man420ayylmao]

idk who you are (yet), or how you got into the algorithm. but i will probably binge you for the whole day

[@MarcoMeatball]

Hi! Welcome in!

[@steve69man420ayylmao]

@@MarcoMeatball thanks :) may i suggest urgot's theme? it's probably one of my favs from league

[@diabolicespurr]

what i like to consider briar's music based on her Isolation, and her two personalities fighting aganist each other constantly, causing her to realize that shes a person and that theres stuff in the world other than just mindless Violence and Hunger, like the janitor person she thought was trying to escape with her, she managed to reign back in by herself.

[@zeynepyalm2295]

Your videos are so relaxing to me. Please do Xayah and Rakan's mutual theme or Irelia's theme, I bet you'll love them 🥺🥺❤️

[@MarcoMeatball]

Noted!

[@TheRainoshi]

Great job! Now I'll wait for Nilah... Aaand for Fertile Rondo :D

[@teodorkolev6975]

Thank you for this video. It was really good one

[@pohja4552]

If this is the same editor from a few months ago you have improved a lot. Keep it up.

[@1asts1eep]

Ahhh, i love this series!!

[@LEVl.K9]

Imagine if marco react to arcane, analyzing the god tier music while enjoying 9 episodes of a short series of league of legends. I tell you I could die happy :')

[@memetivebros5077]

An interesting part I've noticed about briars theme is that parts of it are similar to Urgots theme (at least the parts with the heavy metal and the choirs). Also, keep in mind that both of them are technically Noxians who were imprisoned, maybe that has something to do with it being similar.

[@kekwnope]

you also DEFINITELY need to watch belveth theme, it should be fun to see u figure her out from her theme

[@coltoncook9652]

It would also be interesting to see you listen to some of their interactions. Would love to see your reactions to see how they react to others.

[@francoish4538]

Please do Sett's theme next, it's really great !

[@josiahr.2472]

Love the analysis as always! Not sure if its copyrighted or not, but I would highly recommend the song from League's soundtrack "Lulu and Shaco's Quirky Encounter"

[@batke3681]

Would love to see what you think of Swain's theme

[@lightdrgn20]

Something to note, the splash art and the in game model appear to be different ages. This somewhat complicates the visual element of the story telling.

[@ThatCometfall]

The way I felt about this music was mostly... like 2 separate different beings one innocent and the other malevolent were slowly merging until they lost track where one begins and the other ends. I Know nothing about Briar tbf atm and video is at 10:34 :D

[@originalsiren9053]

It makes me think of loneliness, like a princess in a tower

[@lukemastin8978]

Please do Yone from League sometime soon. His theme is so beautiful and his cinematics are amazing

[@thexenomorph7]

Love Briar's theme & overall lore. In an unrelated note, I would love to see you react to an artist named "Nathan Wagner".

[@KassieBassie]

Fun fact, Briar is literally a walking IV-bag.

[@liddumananayo1070]

“She should be more bottom-heavy like a drop of blood or an IV bag”

[@RedLavaSpice]

Please please, take a listen to the theme song of the league of legends champion named "Illaoi"! I would looove to hear what you think!

[@wenndril]

I recommend also listening to "the Keeper of Chains Thresh" if you haven't already

[@jonathanasbrock1445]

i would also love to see you listen to irelias theme. I think her story and path in life is deeply reflected in her theme. Its one of my favorite themes

[@tykfa90]

Hello there Marco! Glad to see you still making those videos. Love your reactions. And hey, I've still got some suggestions for you to react to, perhaps unknown to you. Check those pieces of epic video-game music out: - Fable: The Lost Chapters (OST) - Oakvale - Mass Effect 2 (OST) - Suicide Mission - Gaunter o' Dimm Theme | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | Hearts of Stone

[@yuri9943]

will you ever listen to more from the Armored Core 6 OST? such as Contact With You (the BALTEUS theme)

[@MarcoMeatball]

yea eventually - i don't think they're that good so i haven't been rushing.

[@nathanhoelker]

Please review and analyze Evelynn's theme and character from league!!!❤

[@BruhMoment-j3z]

well, briar doesnt have parents because she was created

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yes

[@Nathan-oe8ut]

Parents aren't always biological, pal.

[@bluevaito4643]

Swains theme next? And about guilty gear characters theme ? But amazing work, always a pleasure your analises so deep fron just the song. And sorry english is not my primire language. Oi do brasil

[@bluevaito4643]

suas analises é simplesmente muito gostosa de acompanhar por me permitir mesmo sem o conhecimento, perceber que tinham tantos detalhes apenas na musica e que é uma forma totalmente difernete e interessante d ecomunicaçao, é interessante ver um musico profissional com ouvidos treinados ajudar a compreender e simplesmente ver sua reacao a tantas coisas boas

[@LemonSorbabes]

Im gonna need you to review Rell's music!!!!

[@bardiagh6960]

would like to see you react to Swains theme he is like the daddy of the game and he is taken from 20 century European dictators his voicelines too please

[@zerdodylan]

The juxtaposition in this piece reminds me of Cagliostro’s theme from Granblue Fantasy Versus! Takes a bit longer to switch it up though I would love to hear your thoughts on some more fighting game tracks like byakuya’s theme from under night, or The Promised Day from MBTL.

[@MaliciousMallard]

Would really love for you to do Evelynn

[@serrano333]

it's incredible to me that you got everything right....just backwards...lol

[@frozzybro4251]

I don’t know if you take requests but I’d love to see you try and guess evelynn

[@steelcry6665]

I dont know if its a stretch but she has shark eyes and shark teeth. Im picking up jaws vibes from the heavier parts of her theme.

[@deusvult1307]

I would really like to see your reaction on For honor y7s3 ost.

[@Kosogoat]

Hello, would you do a video about ,,Fathomless Tomb" from Deep Rock Galactic or ,,Tanc a Lelek" fromHighFleet? I think you will greatly apriciate the erie feeling going with both and feeling of terror in the second one.

[@mistahjenkins4826]

So, sidenote: You're actually pretty close when it comes to 'straight jacket'. The thing that she's held within is called a 'Pillory', and old style means of restraint that used to lock the wrists and neck of a criminal. Usually, they were kept on a stand, but were often kept mobile as hers is.

[@Mangolore]

Now u gotta do swains theme haha

[@Orthodox_Psalter]

Kayn and Rhaast next? :)

[@vizar1337]

"Marco" 😑 I'm onto you Mr. Rogan.

[@nonsense3586]

Hello Marco! I think you would like FFVII REMAKE: sephiroth theme. Great video as always. Keep it up!

[@Reshapable]

I hadn't actually looked into the character yet (VERY casual LoL player, mostly ARAM and TFT) and had fun learning alongside you. Looks like she started Hyde and discovered Jekyl. Fun reversal. Very fun theme.

[@_____Shadow_____]

Song of the ancients fate from Nier

[@SpoogieDerpington]

The music reminded me of a combination of gravity falls and the owlhouses theme song. the first part at least

[@gamerkingdom1442]

Briar reminds me of something like HARLEY QUINN: Playfully Dangerous. And you can tell in THE SONG. It’s why it works so well! Good pick. Also, I got you a new suggestion! FNAF FAN GAME, JR. Specifically the final boss music, MANGLE’S LONDON BRIDGE. I know you’ll love it!

[@RedLavaSpice]

Jinx

[@cod3mhorf34]

Briar is like Vladimir daughter it's canon

[@someguyyouknwo7351]

no he's not, he had a part in making her but hes not her dad dad.

[@bipbopblep]

​@@someguyyouknwo7351biological father

[@liddumananayo1070]

@@someguyyouknwo7351”so… should I call you Vlad or dad?” - Briar

[@kfiz]

Hi!!! Little bit offtopic. But i wanted to say, that i would love to see you react to music from game "Limbus Company"! For example to Songs like "Between Two Worlds", "Fly, my wings" or "Hell we Lament"! Maybe someday you would do that and i would love to see that!

[@breeant535]

please do yasuo loading theme!! love you vids!

[@luxsignifer6996]

this music reminds me of alice madeness returns... make sense..

[@SrVerataro]

breer de hungy i asked a riot dev for insights in the process of creation of this track, thay told "oh yeah, thats an excelent question, we'll ask for you" and then they ghosted me lol

[@Malenyya]

Can you listen to Yone's theme?

[@juliangustafsson6191]

Do Illaoi Next

[@rokasb9441]

I feel like the some melodies esp from 9:50 to 10:00 (of your vid) in this song heavily remind me of this old piece, with heavy tones and melody shifts kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXrPm5eYa66Sf6Msi=XjQMcWcz6HILRHfL

[@blueboy1172]

I would love to see youre reactions to league of legends cinematics.They are awesome,amazing music and such a meaning behind them.Please listen to:The call,Warriors,Awaken etc.Please just check them out and you will know what i am talking about.

[@pugwhisperer7211]

Would you listen to demon prince from ds3?

[@MarcoMeatball]

i did that months ago. watch this video though.

[@pugwhisperer7211]

@@MarcoMeatball ok thx love your vids btw

[@Whysoshort]

Someone in Briar's design team was not successful at leaving their kinks at home

[@mikeveselov]

Wow. That kind of sounds like something Danny Elfman would do.

[@chrometry9676]

You should really try irelias theme that's another league classic

[@Titon931]

the original banjo kazooi next

[@omeggin]

I need yone next 🙏

[@cheshireneko5135]

Marco im still waiting for evelynn

[@JavierSanchez-dh3ow]

yes, it is quite childish, because briar is a funny character