Opera Singer Reacts: Journey (Destiny 2 OST)

[@kxrizmuh877]

Great analysis, but don't let this beautiful piece of music overshadow the fact that we've stepped into a war with the Cabal on Mars. So let's get to taking out their command, one by one. Valus Ta'aurc. From what I can gather he commands the Siege Dancers from an Imperial Land Tank outside of Rubicon. He's well protected, but with the right team, we can punch through those defenses, take this beast out, and break their grip on Freehold.

[@DragonKnight90001]

Indeed

[@ericmarino1650]

Whether we wanted it or not

[@swagcicle]

You also can't forget the fact that Taniks has no house he kneels before no banner owes allegiance to no kell. He is a murder and very good at what he does now he works for wolf pack but not for long...

[@DragonKnight90001]

@@swagcicle KEKSIS THE BETRAYED!!!!!!!!

[@zachar21]

indeed...

[@Lctl10]

The really sad part is that New players won't experience this song at it's peak.

[@TALISMAN7690]

New lights won't know what happened during the Red War they will never know why there's so much tension and hatred towards the Cabal. Wish Bungie never vaulted the Red War.

[@lukoscreyden]

Praying for it to show up in Final Shape. Maybe near the finale.

[@Gruhbb]

As a destiny 1 and 2 OG I am sad that they removed the red war. It was such a good campaign and stuff.

[@Amirifiz]

Especially the version of it that we got during CoO. The one where we found Saint's original resting place.

[@randomsztakler5035]

​@@TALISMAN7690 Man i want to get back to the game i left after the Red war now i feel like that one douche who just left others with problems and comes back and everything is diffrent

[@JacobMinger]

I’m honestly sad that we lost the part of the game where this song plays for the first time. It was SUCH a mood setter

[@adamchism8697]

They took it out? I haven’t played that game in years but that first scene with this song is still one of my favorite moments.

[@CBRN-115]

Man I'm glad I got to experience it before it got taken out

[@deltabecnoir]

Same, while red war probably wasn't the BEST campaign, it was better than the first campaign of D1, but the music in the mission, really did set the mood for it, and experiencing it for the first time was amazing, same with the 1AU mission, and hearing battlestations playing as you walk onto the outside of the almighty with the sun burning you as you step out into cover to hide, and the whole shutting down the weapon, and escape part, and then hearing journey again but far more intense than the first, was the best moments of red war, the greatest parts, that I will always remember, even if I started playing during shadowkeep, it was, an experience, no words for me to describe how I felt about it

[@methos4866]

The new player experience is so bad nowadays. Like Bungie seriously thinks that people will go to KZbin to experience the story just so they can understand it?

[@DasKomet]

Another one I’d recommend is Deep Stone Lullaby from the Deep Stone Crypt raid. It’s amazing.

[@christiangarcia5348]

Everytime my raid group get to the space walk we all just go quiet and listen to the lullaby.

[@HGWeegee]

Rememberance as well

[@LMBroadcasting]

@@christiangarcia5348 I would love to have such a raid group

[@lordmordecai2211]

every time I did that raid and got to the jumping puzzle I muted comms just so I could bask in the stature of the environment and that song. takes my breath away every time

[@xSNOWFREAKx08]

My raid group does the same with deep stone lullaby

[@TheAj1028]

Its been so long since the start of Destiny 2 but I will always remember that first mission. The genuine sinking feeling when our ghost told us that the Light was gone, the misery in their “If you die now…I can’t revive you.” It cut so hard and I fought like I was last alive in a Raid with that one mag of SMG ammo

[@MarcoMeatball]

Me too

[@fareflight2029]

One of the best tracks that Micheal Salvatori has made since the Halo games.

[@v.s.3196]

Red War was about you losing everything, and fighting to take it back. Being told you were nothing, having everything stripped from you, and clawing your way through insurmountable odds anyway to prove that you were more than what you were given, and would never be alone even in defeat. There is always another fight to win.

[@bowiebazinga2019]

I was not expecting Destiny music. It is really good, just was not expecting it.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Expect everything. But not too much pressure :D

[@bowiebazinga2019]

@@MarcoMeatball oh I will! I'm glad videogame music is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

[@k9vendettathewolfofmordor529]

When this played in the beginning of the red war campaign. After all I did in destiny 1 i could feel physical sorrow and loss. Seeing my home being torn apart by an overwhelming force and all my power being ripped from me. God I love destiny. (Edit) you should also check out deep stone lullaby and regicide.

[@gooberclese]

Yes.... it was all just gone. The candle almost went out.

[@marcuscersy2393]

In game, when you reach the cliff and see another Cabal Ship heading towards the last city, I just sat down and watched the destruction. At that moment, we'd lost. The light was taken. The Vanguard were missing. Guardians were scattered. You don't know which of your friends in the tower survived.

[@worldlinezero4783]

Hearing this now that the Red War is dead and gone makes me want to cry. It's such a beautiful piece, and new players not being able to experience the emotional impact of the scene where the song plays is heartbreaking.

[@qriusmeerkat6584]

During 2020 after Covid broke out, I was really getting into the Destiny lore and almost roleplaying as a guardian on a daily basis. On one day as I was playing the game, my father had a heart attack and that was the last day I saw him alive. He died in my arms. This song helped me process the grief from that. I couldn't play the game much longer after that, but for what it's worth, it really helped me emotionally.

[@JoshuaArrike]

Godspeed to you man, nobody deserves to have a parent die on you like that. His soul shall forever be within the light, same as the rest of us.

[@Superfart2024]

You are strong enough to carry the weight of his legacy

[@phantomkor]

Having listened to this hundreds of times now, this song has taken it's own meaning for me now. I've played Destiny 1 for nearly a thousand hours and made friends along the way. Unfortunately Destiny was the only thing that connected us and some of us had others things in life to do, so we drifted apart after the first game. Listening to this before, it held hope. And while it's still there, the hope isn't for things to remain the same. Rather, it's hope that one day I'll find that happiness I lost after realizing what would come after finishing the Destiny 2 campaign.

[@alsh5119]

I've started playing D1 again in 2020 and I've met hundreds of people that instantly became top friends, but now I just get on and wait for those good times that I feel like will never come back, 2020 and half of 2021 was such a good time forr D1 it was so alive and filled with lots of players and groups of people, but now Its so sad to login and find one player on your roster when I used to get 2 pages usually, I don't know how to move on because this game means so much to me but its so sad seeing it die slowly, and seeing so many people who got on every day now just disappear, I wish this game was like WoW I wouldn't even have cared if the new content is bad I just want the original game, especially with destiny 2 being this soulless money grab, the passion is not there and the new stuff raids and events are just so boring, the last time D2 was good was shadowkeep before they vaulted the game and transfered it to a money making machine, I don't know how im gonna move on but at the same time I don't want to, I hope they do something with D1 because the only thing thats gonna revive it again is probably an another pandemic, but I know if they touch it its just gonna get ruined.

[@PrismaticGeyserr]

@@alsh5119 >the last time D2 was good was Shadowkeep Haha no But anyway, it seems like the game just isn’t for you anymore, which is fine But I think most will find that Destiny is at one of the best points it’s ever been, with WQ being a sign of what’s to come Having been through the ups and downs, highs and lows of D1 and 2, I can say that this is far from the worst the game has been. More likely, the truth is that the game just isn’t for you anymore, which is fine. Tastes change, players leave, players join etc. etc. Destiny will never be the same as it was 6 years ago

[@alsh5119]

@@PrismaticGeyserr yeah i think thats exactly i just don't know how to move on but i dont think its gonna be permanent, and if it helps paint the picture im a speedrunner.

[@Raso_AC]

the fact the any new lights joining the struggle against the darkness now will never experience this mission is honestly sad. Having to sneak through the city after the Cabal attack, with no light, the tower destroyed, no idea who is even alive, with this enhancing the the atmosphere of "what just even happened?" was a first play through moment I'll never forget.

[@uwotm8649]

Incase you guys didn’t know, when in orbit this actually has a small chance of playing except it’s all vocal and it is just very emotional. Especially after all we’ve lost… Amanda, Speaker……… Cayde….

[@stormtroop3016]

I love hearing this play in orbit. So somber. It makes me just sit and reflect every time.

[@felipesux]

This music is SO GOOD The melody is outstanding, and everytime I listen to it I remember the old days, losing my light during the cabal invasion, leaving the Last City trying to regain my lost light and my link with the Traveler...

[@xViperGTR]

I think the best thing about this piece of music is that it portrays the Red War campaign perfectly, the feeling of waking up without the Light anymore, the feeling of hopelessness in losing to the Red Legion, then to regrouping with your Ghost to escape the last city and moving forward with a plan to fight back and take back the Traveler from the Ghaul and the Red Legion. And just to hear it at the end of the campaign in a sense of urgency and despair to save the Vanguard from almost getting killed by the Red Legion felt so epic. And that middle part too at 6:30 is just awesome because it reminds you of your past then cuts back to the reality of where you currently are

[@2ndHokageSol]

Deep Stone lullaby... That one hits so hard too. A song about falling asleep for the last time, only to awaken in something new. It's amazing.

[@GeneralGroggy]

I have played Destiny 1/2 over 2000 hours I was hoping you could react to the music. I recommend 2 more songs "The Taken King" theme and "The Witch Queen" theme.

[@MarcoMeatball]

We have a few more Destiny tracks but there's always room for more. Though it will be some time.

[@shawncounts5487]

Replace Witch Queen with Rhulk theme and I'm down for this.

[@anginus3217]

Deep Stone Crypt lullaby ?

[@phoenix9531]

Track name would be more helpful than just "taken king theme"

[@rizreighnand6471]

@@phoenix9531 pretty sure what he meant is Regicide

[@malice9240]

Im a destiny veteran, this song makes my heart spike of saddness. Its that feeling of loss, yet feels like there is hope. But that hope feels so slim, that your just left in wonder. No video game OST does it better then destiny, to give you that feeling. I think the only other video game that comes close to giveing that feeling is dark souls

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yup ❤️

[@TALISMAN7690]

Same here

[@xandigtr]

This song is beautiful and very sad!!! This song marked me a lot because I played with my sister but she passed away and I never played Destiny 2 again but whenever I ended up listening to this song I turn to tears and good memories 😢🙏🏻

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️ thank you for sharing.

[@frosteez5837]

The first time I heard this play in Destiny 2, I couldnt stop myself from crying as the original Destiny had been a huge part of my life. I stepped away from the series ever since Destiny 2 went free to play, but never forgot this piece. One of my favorite pieces of music ever

[@felixohinson]

To me this song means the end of one journey and the beginning of a new one. It’s heartbreak that turns into hope. When Destiny 2 launched, I was the only one of my friends left playing. It came out as I moved into college and drifted from all of my old friends. For me the first part is the loss of the great friends I made during the first game, the second is the conviction to go through it on my own, and the third is the new realisation of my love for the game. I’ve had some low points with the game, but ever since the Destiny 1 beta I’ve loved every second; from the agony of the original Thorn quest to getting Mythoclast on my first try with an LFG team and being dead as Atheon fell. I love these games to death, as they’re two of the games that have shaped me, and I hope it never ends. (also please do Deep Stone Lullaby; I’ve not experienced it myself but I can’t think of anything akin to it)

[@il2110]

This game is simply incredible, too much good memories about that. I hope that after "The Witch Peak" they will make a even better job for Lightfall. They DESERVE to make the videogame's equivalent to infinity war

[@SuperSpaceCube]

Destiny has some absolutely beautiful scores. The music really takes you places. The music for the Rise of Iron expansion has some amazing tracks as well. I still go back and listen to it once in a while. I'm so glad you reacted to this piece. This song definitely makes me emotional.

[@yeetyah403]

Even though I’ve played since the beta of d1, this is the song I will remember thinking back to the beginning of playing this game. And I expect to also keep it in mind for when this all comes to an end. A perfect piece of music, nothing resembles the path of a guardian quite like this does.

[@Timeforspas12]

It genuinely gives a feeling of loss, of pain, and sorrow. It plays after the moment we "the player" lost our capabilities to defend the last city. As it progresses we're on a journey to go forth and fight again, as we start following a bird, a falcon, symbolic enough to represent there's still hope and that we're not alone. OST from year one hits hard. I loved how you managed to describe the exact feelings of the music without even knowing a bigger context.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Oh no I know the context I’ve got like 1k hours in destiny. 😂

[@Timeforspas12]

@@MarcoMeatball Lmao, by bad

[@MarcoMeatball]

@@Timeforspas12 DONT YOU DARE TAKE THE COMPLIMENT BACK

[@funnysupernova96]

@@MarcoMeatball Almost have that much I think.

[@arcane5200]

This song has really struck a cord with me, i only played destiny 2, however this song along with edge of dawn from fe3h really helped me through the lowest lows in my life. Every time I hear it, i tear up.

[@Sleepy-z1r]

the money id pay just to be able to play through this campaign once again is unbelievable

[@phoenixagb9779]

I’ve only started watching your videos recently but I just really enjoy hearing what you have to say about these tracks and how you interpret them, especially this song. This song is very close to my heart.

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️🙏

[@kavvueh]

Destiny 2 was the first FPS I've ever played. My brother kinda forced me into it, but when I started, I heard the beautiful music in the background, and I was hooked. I still play even today, though not nearly as much. Even now, when I hear this piece, I'm awed at how epic and emotional it is, and I re-live the journey all over again -- a sure sign it's a masterpiece!

[@allmachtigerbuchsenschuh8987]

Journey has and probably always will be my absolute favorite Destiny Song ever. It's just start to finish altogether awesome. This song ALWAYS moves me. And will be one of the reasons why I will never really quit or forget Destiny. Be that my time playing Destiny 1 or all the moments I returned and peeked at the new stuff in Destiny 2.

[@_The_Seeker_]

By far one of my most beloved tracks. It always brought that sense of falling grace, being conquered by a force in your life, eventually picking up pace, making a strong eventful choice. And as it goes on it reflects on the journey one makes and the past you leave behind as that lone cello.

[@kronis00]

I was just thinking during one of your videos that this is one of my absolute favorite compositions and now we are here. im so happy you covered it. Its so beautiful.

[@nikkan3810]

Great analysis as always, very on point. Golden age has ended through a catastrophe called The Collapse, and the remains of humanity come together in the Last City under the protection of immortal Guardians. Blessed by the Light of the Traveller, ancient god from before time, we defend the City from incarnations of Darkness itself, persevering through unimaginable odds. When you read the premise of Destiny it's fucking badass, man, and music complements that a lot. Rendition of this track by Game Music Collective is pretty great as well. There's more amazing music in Destiny too. Major recommendations would be Deep Stone Lullaby and Grasp of Avarice theme.

[@inoli3164]

i second the deep stone lullaby and grasp of avarice

[@kitsunick5696]

I love that I found this channel, your reactions seem so authentic and you just love music

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you so much!

[@vtheman1850]

Perhaps my favorite Salvatori composition. Within the context of the plot and even outside of it. Gentle and somber, while at the same time emotional, human and powerful. The vocal crescendo is akin to both a prayer, a lament and at the same time a statement of command. The Latin is... not exactly right but the approximate translation would also reinforce that. Some of the lines are directly taken from famous Latin phrases and quotes, and quite a few have an imperative tone to it. "Perseverance from Fire, Light Defend Us, Light after darkness. Outside(Of it there is) bravery and faith, The die is cast, I struggle , I emerge, To life eternal. (this line is odd but probably means) Save our truth in memory? Light and Truth, Preserve the covenant, We are preparing for a life, A life in memory. For Equality shine, Life defend us, Persistence helps/guides/empowers the brave, Peace in virtue, fortune favors the bold/Stay your course(really hard to discern meaning from the way it is written) Let The Earth be your light, Peace be with you, For/in our memory." Something of the sort it is very hard to translate modern interpretations of Latin so a bit of contextual molding of the lyrics will always happen

[@GoldenGamesHaloStyle]

I thought of something that I never would have if I hadn’t watched your reaction, but the large climax at the end of the song reminds me of reaching success. You’ve gone along the journey, you’ve had up’s and downs, and now you’re at you’re goal. But the song doesn’t end there. Just like in life and in the song, the journey continues.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I'm so happy to hear the channel helped you!!

[@lukegaming7046]

YES!!!! I’m so glad you reviewed this

[@Airfay15]

I FOUND IT FREAKING FINALLY I've been going through your whole YT channel to find this ha ha My personnal favorite Destiny 2 piece, juste beautifull, charming, epic, and god knows how sad we all felt while playing the intro...

[@AklyonX]

From Inner Light, to Journey, to The Dethroned, we've come a long way. And there are so many other good tracks in between to recommend!

[@Bearcat299]

I really feel this music, heard it so many times and still gives me chills and tears. For me it's a journey though life. You begin in a sad moment, a depression or a loss followed by a rebuilt that get stronger the further we go. The third part is the achievement after successfully rebuilding yourself, living the moment, being strong and fulfill. Finally the ending is a small but peaceful part where you are contemplating your life and what you've achieved. Love your analysis. Totally agree on what you said.

[@parkerfleming1036]

Nothing will ever come close the that mission outside the wall. Stepping over the mountain top seeing the city being destroyed by the cabal as this song played is peak destiny for me.

[@MarcoMeatball]

nope

[@erstrizaldi7719]

Bro I've just bumped into your channel and I instantly subscribed cuz your love for the music in games is amazing. I've played destiny since day one and having someone who understands the music in this is real important to me. I love how you don't need to know much about the game to understand the feeling they're trying to convey through their music. And for those that know the game, it just brings us gamers together.

[@varttuvaris5464]

this track always gets me emotional

[@MarcoMeatball]

me too.

[@varttuvaris5464]

@@MarcoMeatball that part with the main theme kicking in before the final section really makes me think of what destiny has always been at its core and how it tied into the story when this track played. guardians have been making their own legend since the very beginning, and this song playing when you return to the city makes you feel like youre making history

[@LaLion24]

It makes me so glad to see someone analyze Destiny's music. I personally fell in love with this song the moment it came on in the game and still am in awe now. The emotion that comes through the piece alone alongside the tragic context of losing a home seeing guardians, the protectors, now powerless and dying left such an impact. The song is mostly associated with that story for me, but the nature of the composition is applicable to much more. I love how it evolves from sorrow and loss in the beginning to a powerful melody of mourning and reconciliation, then begins to rise with the main theme in the trumpets, only to return to the emotional chorus and strings. To me this pattern says that even as you change, maybe rising from strife in order to triumph, you always return to what shaped you in the beginning. Whether that's hardship, nostalgia, or something else. It's all part of the story.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I love destiny’s music. This was such a powerful moment for those of us who played it.

[@metalfingers2129]

I come back and listen to this song so often. The moment this plays in the game is so impactful. When the song picks up speed and the drums come in there's like a cabal ship that flies over you in epic fashion, and it's just amazing. Truly a masterpiece of a song and masterfully placed in the game.

[@Reikkusu]

I was hoping you’d react to this! Such an emotional piece

[@rizreighnand6471]

If you're looking the more energetic one of Destiny OST, try to listen to Crypt Security. It really elevates the tension of the encounter, especially when you hear it in the day1 raid

[@medgb9]

What a legend Great analysis 👍 Journey is one of my favourite ost

[@ShiryuInTime]

Every time I hear this song, I cry. It doesn't matter if I'm happy, having the best day of my life. This song hits hard.

[@philipbrackett443]

4:06 oh man. I remember when this part first kicked in during the last mission of the Red War campaign. The game would match you with other players--other Guardians--to assault the Cabal defenses. So you had to work together with complete strangers to get past this part of the mission. Knowing that the other players were hearing the same music and (maybe) feeling the same goosebumps you were--it was such a cool moment. Only thing that's come close since then was the final story mission from Season of the Lost. Good times, man

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

I agree with your description of this piece, it starts off with a sense of such profound loss, but then with others by your side, you pick each other up and find the courage to carry on, to start this journey anew, swearing bonds of brotherhood and fellowship to each other and inspiring each other to keep going, even when all seems lost, its all about, unironically, that meme phrase of the friends we made along the way, it presents a genuinely mature, almost Lord of the Rings kinda take on that, its all about people helping each other even in the darkest of times

[@Slvrwlf]

I am so sad that I will never get to hear this song again in the game, or play through that section ever again... It was such a crowning moment going from glory to ruin, to despair, fighting for my now mortal life without the Light.. Then comes the bird amidst the desolate icy landscape.. We follow it.. and hope...

[@MarcoMeatball]

I know :/. Kind of vital to the plot…

[@icicle_ai]

The song does play again, it's one of the tracks that can happen in orbit

[@altugosbasri]

This was an amazing surprise that I didn't know I needed. To see Destiny OST covered in this channel just made my day. I still remember the first time hearing this song while hiking in wilderness while in such a vulnerable state with cabal puppies everywhere. Like you said, it's a "Journey". On a quick side note, I'm seeing many people recommending "Journey OST" from Austin Wintory and obviously I'm going to join them and recommend it as well and do a quick addition as well with "The Pathless OST" from the same composer. Especially "A Chill That Infests The Bones" and "Cernos" are among my favorites. I highly recommend "Cernos" if you're interested in tribal sounds and melodies. Can't wait for your future videos, you always manage to give such valuable insights :)

[@Heathcareguv]

Three tracks from Destiny 2 that I absolutely love: Lament The First Disciple Grasp of Avarice

[@paulcrimson3824]

i found this reaction too finally ! I totally agree with you ! And i can't even remember how many times i listened to this one Music of Destiny 2. Its just so good...

[@morganc_]

And yet there are people playing this game without the music. I never could. Never. The music in this game is such a mood. 💜 Edit: Oh and if you want to add another piece to your list: Vow of the Disciple - The First Disciple (Rhulk's Theme)

[@LMBroadcasting]

I can't understand it either. Playing this game listening mainly to other music is so sensless.

[@Nimoot]

Even though I really don't like Destiny anymore as a franchise .... I'd totally forgotten about this music ... and now I've teared up... they did nail this piece.

[@marcelaventura8151]

The Witch Queen is good could try to check it out, when did ya leave?

[@aerithkheel]

Deep Stone Lullaby and Hidden truth are other of my favorites from Destiny 2

[@Apollyon_3]

I still remember when I first started destiny 2, just coming to the series, this song will always hit that sweet spot that brings me back

[@MrJerrytheSlime]

I’ve been playing destiny since day 1 of destiny 1 and when I hear this song it makes me think of all the things I had done over so many years in the game and how many people I’ve connected with and lost touch with. It reminds me no matter how many people I meet and lose, there’s always a tomorrow to look forward to. No looking back anymore, only looking forward at the next thing ahead. It’s a beautiful track and can mean so much.

[@TheTanmoy1990]

We're doing Destiny themes now?! GGs. Just from the first game alone, there are so many tracks you simply have to listen through. - The First Challenge - The Guardian - The Last Array - Sepiks Prime/Sepiks Redux - Cabal Stomp - Shadow Thief - Temple of Crota - Siege Dancers - Bow To No One - R E G I C I D E - Surge of Light - The Awoken - Rise of Iron - Eyes Up - Ad Victorium - The Wretched Eye - Young Wolf - Forged In Flame There are a LOT more but off the top of my head, these few immediately strike a chord

[@themuzzy2020]

Oh hell yeah! So few people (outside of the Destiny sphere anyway) seem to know about the Destiny music and how awesome it is, so I'm super happy to see you covering it today.

[@SpankusDankus]

There's 3 (and a half sorta) times i've cried from playing Destiny 2/listening to it's OST. First from going back and listening to Journey after playing for many many years. Second from Cayde's death and third (and a half) from hearing Deep Stone Lullaby when doing the space walk after being stuck on Atraks for 6+ hours with my friends/clanmates on day 1 of The Deep Stone Crypt, the half comes from going back and listening to Deep Stone Lullaby because it gives a sense of nostalgia (just like Journey), even though it's still pretty new to the OST. Even though it's from a "bad" memory, i dont see it like that. No matter how many stupid changes Bungie does to Destiny, no matter how broken the game is, no matter how infuriating it can be to play it and no matter how dry the game can be and how burnt out i get from playing it, Destiny and it's music is art and always will be. It's going to be a piece of my heart and soul forever and i'll always end up coming back to it. Eyes up, Guardian.

[@SanguineDoe]

There is a song by Regina Spektor called "The Call" that I think says explicity the emotions that Journey conveys. the song starts with: "It started out as a feeling, which then grew into a hope, which then turned into a quiet thought, which then turned into a quiet word. Then that word grew louder and louder, till it was a battle cry." its about how change is difficult but not something to be afraid of.

[@JayStrun]

For me, the opening phrase of this track - the strings, the sorrowful, reflective nature - is exactly as you say. We just lost in the biggest way. Lost our Light, lost our City, lost our way. We lost our people and friends and our purpose. A silent god sat above us and did nothing in our weakest moment. We were scattered across the system, unsure of what would even come next. The second part, that part that kicks in on the mountainside as the Cabal ships fly overhead and you see the Traveler in it's cage in the distance, feels to me like a "You lost. What are you going to do about it?" moment. Yes, we lost. But we're still alive. We aren't going to allow ourselves to be downtrodden. We are going to rise together from the ashes of this defeat. We are united, we are strong. THere are people who depend on us and need us to be strong. Even in our weakest moment we remained strong. We didn't give up and lay down to die. We trekked for miles over mountain ranges and valleys. We fought Cabal patrols without our superpowers. Together, we will ascend from despair and find hope. The final part screams to me, "Not only will we rise, we will TAKE BACK what is ours. We will meet the Cabal head-on and reclaim our City. We will fight for what we built over the course of Destiny 1. Together." And then the choir joins in and I get another message from the track. It's like the people of the City, the refugees on the Farm, are joining in with our 'hero moment.' They are saying "We will support you and rise on our own. We are the People of the Last City, and together there is no force that can stop us. We don't have the Light, but we have strength of our own. We see you, Guardian, and we need you." And there's even a sense of other Guardians joining in, because in the lore it explores how Guardians remained in the City to save people and evacuate them. Lightless Guardians dying Final Deaths to save the innocent. The last two minutes of the track has this insane heroicism in it. Like a memorial to these fallen Guardians and the strength of Humanity's resolve. - And to me it applies to even normal people in the real world. There's a time after great tragedy or loss to sit down and reflect. To let yourself be affected by whatever events happened. A family member's death, a natural disaster destroying your home, a war arriving in your country. There's a time to gather together and just feel your emotions either alone or with those you trust. But then there's a moment where you need to look inward and ask the question "What am I going to do now? What can I do now? What would they want me to do?" and there's a real moment where you might not know. But you can look around at the people who care about you, and who you care about, and you can try to figure that out together. It's like in Frozen 2 with Anna's song "just do the next right thing." What's the next thing that feels right to you? There are people who might depend on you, who are maybe weaker than you are, or feel the loss more strongly. Maybe you're now responsible for someone's life (elder or younger). And they need you. It's a really personal message, and when I think about my Nana and how tragic her death was for us, I play this song. I listen to it in its entirety and I let these emotions and feelings flow through me. I don't think the pain will ever go away, but with songs like this it feels lessened. It's a good guide for me to follow to overcome the emotions and do the next right thing.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you for sharing

[@mesner5x]

As a string player, it was amazing to hear a small quartet open this amazing piece. Really showcases the melodic power of strings, especially in an epic soundtrack like Destiny.

[@ligercal-1394]

I never really expected you to react to Destiny music and when I saw this in my recommendation I was absolutely elated. As someone with 3000+ hours between both games, this track has always stood out (I honestly probably have 100+ hours of just listening to this song). There may be songs in the soundtrack that are better or that I like more but nothing has come close to the emotion and feels that this track provides. Thanks for the great review man, you've made my day.

[@PolskaTheGrey]

Its a VERY emotional song without words. Its fittimg to the world. The lack of humanity, the collapse of civilizations. It sad, yet empowering. Perciverance. The whole point of Destiny and this song ...

[@colebrickner9776]

I know other people have said it but it can not be understated, the context of being a destiny player when you first hear this. Holy shit. Having been your guardian, beating everything you've beaten, then having all that power ripped away. Forced to walk past dead guardians knowing you could be next and past your home in flames, i will never shake that feeling. Ever.

[@trevorohman8196]

I love this piece. I got to do a project in band last year where I analyzed this piece, and I never finished it because I just kept listening to it on repeat…

[@rac9892]

Oh, I was wondering when you would react do Destiny's music, they are so good; Well, keeping withing the theme of "emotinal space opera" I recomend "This it what you are" from Warframe (btw they also have gorgeous songs) and "Rosalina's Storybook Theme" from Super Mario Galaxy, both have such powerfull contexts where they are played just like Destiny's Journey, and of course these contexts are huge spoilers in their games. Anyways, I love your musical analysis.

[@martinbergli8482]

I second "This is what you are"!

[@fyhonfernfield2232]

Lets goooooo, such a banger! Was just about to hop on the game too ;P (For me it symbolizes the passing of a hero... and a friend...)

[@the_ragingviking]

I was encouraged to play Destiny 2 by some acquaintances originally. I still remember making my guardian, taking time to pick their design and look, and going through the opening quests / missions to get to the part where this song opens. I was taken aback given the fact the song plays as you, yourself, are on a journey, or at the very least, beginning a new one in some fashion or form. The chills this song gave me experiencing it for the first time in-game are no less diminished in any fashion hearing it here again, and seeing your reaction to it. Your guardian is on a path, whether or not they realize it in that moment is irrelevant, as their journey will take them absolutely to those horizons. Even if the world is different, or the battle is different, there's a goal that needs reaching. Great analysis and take on the song.

[@صهيبسالم-ي5م]

Hope that was before new light quests because the red war campaign outshines it in every way

[@blazesaviik5878]

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I love the music for Destiny 1 and 2 and love that this is in a video!

[@arc771]

This has helped me gain a new perspective of this score.

[@borna53200]

Woooo! Did not expect a destiny song right after today's stream. A surprise for sure, but a welcome one.

[@AgentUltimate7]

In the context of the game this song makes absolute sense, like you lost everything you and your comrades fought (part 1) for and have to walk on your own, without powers, weapons or anything (choir part), then you have to fight and stand against an army with what you have with you (the third part) and finally the song resolves with you surviving to fight another day.

[@MrAndumi]

I never played Destiny 1, but when D2 came to PC, I remember hearing this for the first time. The sense of vulnerability, tragedy, loss. I felt the intent of the devs wanting to drive home that player characters were immensely vulnerable during those first few missions in the Red War. I think what upset me most was when I found the destroyed camp outside the City walls, Guardians having been overrun by Cabal warriors and Warbeasts. I grieved for them, even though I knew they were just set dressing. The entire power fantasy was that Guardians were nigh-unstoppable and immortal, and to be desperately trying to survive with the little rinky-dink SMG I picked up from what could have been a comrade, I felt like death could come from anywhere. I wished I could have saved them. Then the transition hits and we're resolute, the song tells us not to give in to despair, that our Guardian is not alone, that even when gods fall, mankind will endure. One of my absolute favorite pieces of music, ever. I'm gonna go listen to it again.

[@miguelortiz4410]

You know sir You told me thirty days and you got it out earlier then that I do believe. Thank you so much though Honestly one of my favorite pieces and getting to experience this with you and everyone on this channel made my night.

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️❤️

[@josephsylvain6953]

This song is 1 of the big 3 in destiny2, it always hits an emotional cord with me, plucking the heart strings so to speak. Journey, Deep-stone Lullaby, and Lightfall, perfection

[@gonnerkat8753]

Cayde gave up his light so that our light could shine ever brighter. With The Final Shape coming to a close, I found myself revisiting this piece. Destiny has indeed come far. The emotion Destiny's music elicits has never failed me. It always fits the story suitably, from the beginning and now to the end. This song has made me cry. And while The Final Shape may not have made me cry, it made me feel so incredibly sad for (what feels like) the end of Destiny.

[@kristiankirov7927]

I've been playing D2 for over 3 years but I have a tendency to not pay attention the music in games while I'm playing, until one song really resonates with me and I start scouring the internet to find all the soundtracks. I started listening to all of D2's Soundtracks about a year ago and Journey was always one that made me reminisce of the original story of D2 (The original campaign was removed). It's now one of my all time favourite Soundtrack from a game.

[@RhoneM]

As someone has already recommended, Deep stone Lullaby. I want to recommend the song that plays after the red war. The song that plays when you had beaten the cabal and returned your home to it's people. The Tower made me cry tears of multiple emotions and it's worth listening to, imaging coming home after waging a war for freedom

[@luissosa915]

Damn man you make reactions of all my favorite videogame themes and i am not subscribed to your patreon, thanks a lot again, this song for me means hope, it is a song that i listen everytime i feel desperate and looking for guide, really love your videos, you are amazing :,)

[@MarcoMeatball]

Tiers start as low as $3. Lol jk of course. I love journey. ❤️❤️

[@blueberry4Us]

I subscribed immediately....this is my Love...my Favorite Game ever...My True Soul😍💖thank you appreciating this amazing piece of work

[@MarcoMeatball]

My pleasure :)

[@xxdazzaxx1]

When the red legion makes its way towards the city as you turn the corner in the mountain this songs hits different when you're in that moment

[@Enriel995]

D2's Journey, I love this OST so much! (the vocal one in particular), can't wait to see the reaction for Regicide, The Man They Called Cayde and The Awoken 🤩

[@inreisen]

I really recommend you to listen Shuro Chi Theme or Escape/Riven's Heart Theme from Destiny 2 Forsaken Expansion. The original soundtrack name is The Shell of What Was but that's the shortest version among these 2 themes but somehow the official soundtrack the developer gave us. It gives me chills every time I listen to it.

[@DragonKnight90001]

Destiny to me is just one of those games that stuck with me I play other games but once I finish them I always comeback to destiny from d1 to d2 I’m still here, call me an addict all you want people but it is one of my favourite games and I will continue being a guardian till the end no matter the difficulties that come. That being said i’ve got a few destiny ost recommendations, look within, The union, inner light and rivens theme. That’s it that’s all I can think of XD well all I got left is 3 words…… Eyes up Guardians.

[@landontoaster3818]

I forgot about this song since I’ve played with music off for almost of my time in the last year. After hearing it again I can confidently say that this is my favorite song in the destiny franchise. For me this song is a personification of the game as a whole.

[@palito9231]

The whole soundtrack for both D1 and D2 are amazing me as a composer im un awe of what Michael Salvatori did.

[@zeldriskazama5214]

Such a great reaction!

[@localdestiny2addict406]

Your analysis of the music is pretty much spot on. This song played as the player was fleeing the last home of humanity after it was invaded and it’s only defenders were stripped of their powers

[@qualitymango2497]

Not only a great piece but fit in with what was happening at the time it played in the game. Light lost and everything destroyed however a glimmer of hope is on the horizon while ascending the mountain and seeing the last city burn from a distance.

[@gasad01374]

the live version of this was really cool to watch

[@ryanschulte3742]

I see everyone recommending deep stone lullaby I would also recommend riven theme, because when you’re fighting a space dragon it’s the perfect music set to it especially when you get to phase 2 and you start winning.

[@shadowstorm9363]

this ost always gave me chills and goosebumps during the game

[@Babavidya]

Oh my god, Destiny's been my main game for the past year and a half. I've been grateful for coming across your other reactions, and namely in Genshin Impact because I log in daily -- but wow, I didn't even expect Destiny to pop up here. I'm excited, haven't even started the video, and have a trip to pack for. Can't wait for this one. Good song, still listen to it execessively when I've got some hard work ahead

[@thecruciblesstand6996]

They should do a animated series on how the city was like for those without light and how it felt during the siege

[@anhilliator1]

Funny that you mention climbing a mountain - part of the sequence where this piece plays has you doing _exactly that_ after you've escaped the destroyed City. The opening part actually involves you limping your way out of the destroyed city after losing your Light. You see other Guardians being executed, and you know full well you could be next. The only weapon you have is a heavily damaged pistol, much like the city which you were supposed to protect.