Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance - Red Sun (Sundowner) | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@J2ojuiced95]

This is definitely one of MGR’s stand out tracks, the chorus is just so catchy. Sadly a lot of people don’t get to hear the lyrics ingame, as it’s very easy to beat Sundowner during his first phase where his boss theme is just the instrumental.

[@fartbarrels7421]

best part is how every single song is still really good

[@mrblazeapound7856]

@@I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks "Like I said. Kids are cruel Jack, and I love minors" *hysterical laughing*

[@Nightmarefoxy30000]

@@mrblazeapound7856 "Not to worry. Kids love video games. That's why I got 'em all set up spinning the wheel on my favorite gacha games. How else is a man supposed to make his... impact~?"

[@rebeccadavis3185]

like I said kids are cruel Jack.... AND I LOVE MINORS

[@fartbarrels7421]

@@rebeccadavis3185 Like I said Jack, kids are cruel, AND I LOVE MINORS AND INCEST

[@Dimumouto]

The man who composed this soundtrack goes by Jamie Christopherson. This game was released in 2013. 10 years before this game, he composed the soundtrack for Toontown Online.

[@ShirouBrando]

...... Excuuuse me whattt

[@Lazarus3737]

@@ShirouBrando He also did some tracks from Blade and Soul which have super huge MGR vibes. Worth checkin out if you like his stuff. :D "Souls of the Dead", "Flash of Steel"

[@Nightmarefoxy30000]

The guy is also known for the soundtrack in......and I'm not fucking with you, Toontown Online

[@c.m.3634]

and from what I've heard, it was his first time composing this kind of music.

[@hollow3450]

@@Nightmarefoxy30000 that's literaly what the original comment said...

[@temporalwolf7054]

"I think MGR's soundtrack is just a gym playlist glorfified." Oh my friend you have no idea how right you are. Just cover to cover hype.

[@Kvint-kh12345]

That ost and "Bury the Light" are +10 pounds to one rep max easily 😀

[@terrencenoran3233]

And an upgrade to Toon Town Online.

[@noblegamer8740]

@@Kvint-kh12345 that’s literally my entire playlist

[@8bitgamer272]

@@Kvint-kh12345 Even Doom 2016 and Eternal's soundtracks are adrenaline pumping.

[@ЕгорЖуков-б2у]

Sundowner's name is actually reference to sundowner winds which are dangerous, because that wind is very hot and dry so it makes much easier for wildfire to spread. That's an allusion to the boss himself - he's a warmonger, who's spreadings the fire of war across the world. Same goes for the lyrics - it actually consists of allusions and references to the game's topics and his ideology, as the member of Winds of Destruction.

[@thegreatgonzales6813]

He’s even called the Californian Wildfire

[@kuroganekaze]

Yup, every boss is named after a wind phenomenom (well, except the two mechs).

[@Nehfarius]

@@kuroganekaze Jetstream Sam is named after TWO wind phenomena: he also goes by 'Minuano', a wind phenomenon unique to Brazil(where Sam happens to be from).

[@BrandonLee365]

@@thegreatgonzales6813 Except he's from Alabama...

[@Kvint-kh12345]

Yup, he sees love of war, cruelty as something "warm and pure", because it can be seen in children. And description of redness, fires, vulture hunting prey, reptile losing tail is seen by him as "pretty, all the scenery, this is nature's sacrifice". MGR ost is pique of game osts. And i'm saying that considering games like Bastion and Transistor. MGR songs manage to be very fun, hype and meaningful at the same time, conveying very complex ideas and worldview in pretty simple form to consume.

[@xertion8567]

"It's criminal how short that was" It's even more criminal that he was made the easiest boss in the game so most people never hear the lyrics or don't hear them long enough But even so he's still a great boss, love his theme and weapon

[@r35ct12]

The only reason why he’s tough is cause of the shield but its aint right to give a sick ass song on a guy who dies in 30 secs if you ignore the shields. Best they could have done was beef his health up But yes, still sick ass beat

[@irvancrocs1753]

Yup there is reason why i could almost memorize Stains of Time lyrics when first time playing it, fighting Monsoon in hard difficulty is tricky and it took quite a while until the song completely stuck in my brain, wish they make Sundowner way more hard..

[@w1nther930]

Idk, those scissors are goofy asf

[@JoeyGames123]

@@w1nther930 true but they strong as heck

[@samurai6331]

“Like I said, kids are cruel Jack, and I LOVE MINORS!” -Sundowner(probably)

[@Medinaxz]

He's very much in touch with his inner child. Yes he says that line.

[@FosFate]

- Sundowner (definitely)

[@Spacewizzard090]

His health is shorter than the average Cambodians. In 1977

[@hnrcx]

you stole children's brains for a fucking jpeg

[@hideous_taco_michael_zacki]

"I didn't say that" -Sundowner

[@manbearpigsereal]

i'm not ashamed that i can sing along to every MGR song from memory

[@TortillaPizzeria]

Same lmao

[@bigboss9337]

thats a good thing

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

same, but I'm still working on the non-boss themes, thus far only A Soul can't be cut I can sing

[@hideous_taco_michael_zacki]

You should be proud

[@assertingdominance1759]

You should be goddamn proud

[@UnfortunateWatcher]

This is an amazing song. The fact that so many people play the game and not hear the lyrics because the boss is so easy is really sad.

[@GregorCaliber]

You can take the easy way and cheese Sundowner or you can do it right

[@jonathanzimmer725]

I think theres a mod that makes sundowner harder

[@Darkslayer1534]

@@jonathanzimmer725 where?

[@el_blue_berb1611]

I love how Sundowner talks about how he's invincible and no one can even try to beat him and then he's the easiest boss of the game

[@el_blue_berb1611]

@@I_love_bread_and_Hungry_Jacks people die to sundowner trying to get his phase 2 rather than actually trying to kill him lol

[@smurf2178]

@@el_blue_berb1611 everyone is trying to hear this song thats why

[@jamesofthekaijukompendium]

The fuck he is! It took me more tries to beat him than any other boss in the game up until that point.

[@Evangelion4You]

He is mimic the concept of “invincible” which is a shield.

[@ME262MKI]

Devs needed to balance him, he already has the charisma, the memes, the presence and the soundtrack, if he was difficult he could overshadow the other bosses even Armstrong and that isn't how the game goes

[@jedor988]

You NEED to play this game some day, trust me. Not only is the music incredible, but you will constantly be both in awe and asking yourself "what the fuck was that?"

[@G0REJ1RA]

Just like Sundowner himself "THE FUCK?!"

[@VoltSlash]

It would be dangerous to listen to this in the gym. All the machines would be cut in ribbons and you'd find yourself mysteriously grabbing people's spinal cords. EDIT: The singer for this one (and Rules of Nature) is Jason Charles Miller, the same person that sang Shadowbringers and To the Edge for FF XIV, which I believe you've done as well.

[@DW9427]

If I'm being honest, their voice sounds very different in Rules of Nature then it does here

[@captainpep3]

@@DW9427 in this song he uses a much lower and slower tone of voice, and for some reason that works in a really higher energy song. But it sounds different from RoN because that he’s uses a higher tone of voice

[@kuronaialtani]

@@DW9427 that’s called range, and it’s amazing what some VAs can do with it

[@TheCoolerDrilis]

No way--

[@Pwrplus5]

A really weird phenomenon with all of the MGR music uploaded on youtube is that nobody ever uploads the full versions from the soundtrack, which plays the instrumental and then the vocal version on the second loop. I think that's a shame because the entire gimmick of the battle themes in MGR are that they transition into the vocals when the fight gets to a certain point and listening to it that way is a much better experience and would be a more interesting reaction for you to do, analyzing the instrumentals first and then how the vocals transform the song.

[@Sweatopod98]

I totally agree, The Maniac Agenda Mix are absolutely what people should recommend but you got to know they exist, and a lot of people don't

[@TGHunter]

The sad part is that almost NOBODY listens to the vocal part of Red Sun, mostly cuz you can just defeat him easily without destroying his shield, and destroying its shield needs some focus and patience to learn, which most ppl don't have when playing casually on the first time. It's insanely fun for me to fight him patiently and get to the vocals, but oh well... One not well thought out way boss fight to get to the vocals part, the rest of the game nails it hard.

[@thegamingpaladin8544]

it's not exactly the same but tyrussparda made edits of every boss fight and a number of the base combat tracks where you get just what you were asking for he also includes alternate lyrics from the beta and other sources they all sound phenomenal definitely check out his work on this series and the DMC games. they are all here and on Spotify too.

[@RNGHater]

@@TGHunter Eh, the only problem from breaking the shield is the helicopter getting aggro. Which if you want to go for No Damage Achievements is a PITA. For me that was more of a final boss than Letdowner.

[@TGHunter]

@@RNGHater oof yea.

[@CardinalAsh]

The vocalist is Jason Charles Miller of Godhead! He also did the vocals for Rules of Nature from this same game, as well as To The Edge and the shadowbringers main theme, both from FFXIV.

[@johndegeorge9094]

He also sang Close in the Distance from Endwalker!

[@johnprime1147]

"Kid's are cruel Jack and I love MINORS (Breaks down laughing)" -Wise Man

[@Mrinsecure]

There are, technically speaking, stealth sections in MGR: Revengeance. In some of these sections, it is even advisable to take a stealth approach to take out enemies quickly or to avoid unnecessary combat. And yet, most people just rush in, sword swinging, because when you get to hear music like this, why wouldn't you?

[@jesterbrown90]

That, and some ranked encounters require you to get caught.

[@Sunshine-san]

This is such an underrated song on the soundtrack, the guitar and drums are insane and the chorus is so catchy. Red Sun is like one of my top three favorite tracks for the game.

[@johnny8363]

I think it's not that popular because it's easy to beat sundowner in the first phase when the music is still only instrumental, it happened to me the first time I played

[@CheezerTheGrate]

Despite being released in 2013 this game holds up well today.. almost 10 years later 9 years we’ve had MGR

[@dakotaa141]

Hey Jesse. The previous work from this composer you were thinking of was for the Disney game toon town.

[@gamergaming6604]

So maxor is right? I thought it was a joke

[@antoniosaenz375]

@@gamergaming6604 Max0r is never wrong because his source is “He made it the fuck up”

[@rezahydra]

When it comes to MGR, there’s four songs that always get touted as the best. It Has To Be This Way, Red Sun, The Only Thing I Know For Real and Rules of Nature. Personally consider the best of these a tie between this and The Only Thing I Know For Real. If only I could state the same for the fight…

[@prawn1717]

I think Stains of Time and Collective Consciousness both have a claim to make too, but yeah The Only Thing is a fucking nutty song, and Red Sun is so heavy and has such good lyrics.

[@adachi3984]

hot wind blowing is prob my favorite

[@TheBamfinator]

I wish more people talked about I'm My Own Master Now.

[@technotrouble3386]

Hot Wind Blowing is literally the best

[@xS1D3SW1P3x]

Hot wind blowing is my favorite

[@TWISTEDSPARTANXIII]

'I'm F**king Invincible!" -Sundowner

[@DannCaeruleum]

3:40 I actually do listen to this song on a 1 hour loop while playing Gran Turismo 7, since there are races that can last up to an hour. Also, I would be interested to see your reaction to some of the Music of Gran Turismo 7, since there are some Rock, techno, lounge, and classical genres.

[@TheUltimateShade667]

This was extended too, MGR tracks are normally one verse and a chorus. The tracks themselves are dynamic and meant to play at certain parts of the fights. For example the instrumental and vocal tracks are always playing simulteneously and switch at a certain point in the fight.

[@Flustershy]

Finally been waiting this one for so long. Cant wait for you to do "Hot Wind Is Blowing" And yes the songs are dynamic, most songs dont have their lyrics kick in until certain parts of the fights.

[@Zethrae]

This is my *absolute favourite* song from MGR:R. I would sing it all the time, and still know all the lyrics to this day lol

[@dankness4116]

Well, now we just need Hot Wind Blowing, Stranger I Remain and I'm my own master now and we got all the boss themes. Waiting for more!

[@samuelkindl5594]

COLLECTIVE CONCINUESS

[@ShirouBrando]

"I'M FUCKING INVINCIBLE"

[@AllanNavy]

"Making the mother of all playlists here, Jack!"

[@tacitidesong]

Metal Gear Rising's music's real charm is best experienced in the game itself, where the lyrics kick in right as the boss reaches its final phase. There's something about it that just kicks off a MAJOR dopamine rush.

[@josephkingman9453]

some of my favorite ones are the only thing iv ever known and it hast to be this way but red sun over paradise is just WOW

[@LosoaII]

imo this is the standout song. It its the only one that so happily presents itself as "a villain song" Every other boss tries to justify why they do what goes on but Sundowner outright is just a villain. He wants people hurt. He wants destruction. And in a weird sense, you get a genuine sense of a character that purely wants to cause harm through his OST. In a weird way I kind of love this song for that aspect.

[@hallowedbeyourdays]

You've got to respect plain and straightforward sincerity.

[@birb180]

I personally quite enjoy the lyrics "when the wind is slow when the fires hot" as it references the California Sundowner Winds which Sundowner is named after. Sundowner Winds are clouds of incredibly hot air swept across large areas of land. Additionally, all of the other main villains are named after different kinds of wind phenomena, as there are also Jetstream Winds, Mistral Winds and Monsoon Winds

[@AStandsForFrench]

Revengeance is a truly special game, it's not just an incredible character action game, but it also has excellent humor, writing, aesthetic, and of course, the soundtrack. the music in particular is special, where the lyrics kick in during key moments of the fight, indicating it is the make or break point, BUT ALSO, the lyrics represent the boss's ideology and mentality. The game also doesn't overstay its welcome, though I'd definitely be happy if they made a second one(which they apparently were, but then Konami decided they didn't want to do video games anymore and killed it)

[@zachataxxii7126]

The vocals for this are too good for something that can completely bypassed because only the instrumental plays for the 1st phase & you can easily win before it kicks into the 2nd.

[@JiltedValkyrie]

Can confirm this soundtrack is amazing when doing either cardio or lifting.

[@noblegamer8740]

“If you wanna get jacked up like Jack” Obviously he’s never seen a picture of Senator Armstrong.

[@ManyMaxwell]

One more song down, you are almost able to play the game! You aren't wrong though, the entire soundtrack has going hard at the gym vibe and it's wonderful

[@DeMause]

Yeah MGR is made by Platinum Games, the same people who made Nier Automata and Bayonetta, so the gameplay couldn't be more different from MGS. That being said the story beats and themes align with MGS very well.

[@brickster000]

The fact that Platinum Games made MGR, Nier Automata, Bayonetta, and Astral Chain, alongside duds TMNT Mutants in Manhattan and Babylon's Fall is crazy.

[@Shinransa]

There is Bodybuilders and then there's people that listen to MGR soundtrack at the gym

[@raidev_]

so that's how armstrong got his muscles

[@Shinransa]

@@raidev_ No, Armstrong is the only exception... for him, it is and always will be "nanomachines, son!"

[@TjocCreation]

​@@Shinransa "My sorce is that I made it the fuck up!" -Armstrong

[@yomama531]

Oh, I've been WAITING for this one!

[@OhThatRobin]

On whether the songs are dynamic you were asking about: yes actually! The boss themes youve been listening to have instrumentals and they fade in or out the vocals depending on different variables in the boss I can’t really tell you without spoiling accept some are multiple phases and maybe it will start with one and end in the other ^^

[@Immotes]

HERE I STAND BENEATH THE WARM AND SOOTING RAIN

[@mikeswem]

You literally swordfight the President in MGS2. Not sure how it's odd to fight a Senator in this.

[@DTNNooby]

Red Sun is one of my go-to jammers on Spotify

[@DTNNooby]

the best part of MGRs music is after you play the game and you go back and read the lyrics for each boss, it adds depth to the game and context to the song.

[@SnowyJakub]

Both music and gameplay wise MGS and MGR are completely different. And yet here I am, loving both of them equally Sometimes I want to take it slow, tactical and planned out, and sometimes I want to take it fast and guns (or swords) blazing

[@acetamerragna2852]

I like how the calmest track in the game goes to the dude who is more welcoming to the arrival of war. Also MGR is great for the gym. Just gets you in the mood to ninja run and double jump.

[@IRUKANJI]

The Sundowners were a legacy US Navy fighter squadron who famously used the Japanese Imperial Red Sun as their tail livery on the F-14s they flew. That's the connection between the names.

[@awildserah]

A lot of the MGR diehard gravitated toward Devil May Cry, specifically V.

[@TheChurchOfTheSaiyans]

I think what heightens this piece even more is that when you cut through all his shields in the first phase of his fight, a cutscene plays that syncs with the buildup to the chorus

[@windsgrace688]

When you said the game's soundtrack is like a gym playlist it made me laugh because that's kind of how it feels in-game. When I played the game, I was feeling the music flowing threw me and hyping me up to beat the goal that was in front of me.

[@jovicamateric7756]

This song is a gift from god and my only issue with it is that the corresponding boss fight is too damn short.

[@Del_1022]

"I'M F***ING INVINCIBLE!!" -some bald scissors dude

[@absp2006]

I've learned to live this soundtrack after listening to Little V's covers. So fucking good.

[@AlphaWolfShade]

The story is actually pretty interesting but the game was made to be simple enough that you can hop in for an enjoyable experience that doesn't require you to dig too deep. It's a very clever game.

[@LT.CarterBlake]

I honestly feel that this games soundtrack should be experienced IN GAME, like one song in particular (Stranger I Remain) is synched so perfectly with the second phase of Mistrals boss fight, the game overall isn't the best honestly but the soundtrack is totally worth the playthrough Edit: Can't believe I forgot Rules of Nature, the part where it plays the Chorus as you cut through Ray is one of the most badass things in gaming man

[@bunnytails]

I would love to see you play this someday. On hard mode. You must suffer like I suffered.

[@Kvint-kh12345]

Lmao, MGR ost is in my gym playlist. I always try to start the set with chorus and end it with guitar solo. It legit helps me add from 5 to 10 pounds to my max. Especially with decent earphones it's like smelling salts or something like that.

[@Xynam0]

This is my favorite song, thanks for giving it some attention

[@ghostofzanzibar]

MGR music's genre is memes. All the Revengeance Status videos... he he he...

[@art-byfayleif3938]

This is one of my favorite vocal tracks

[@RedTygon]

Also to clue you in the gameplay the main series is stealth based with light action segments and the odd boss battle that usually has some gimmick to be beaten. Rising is just pure adrenaline, like full on mental anime action style. The reason for the title Metal Gear refers to the recurring robots in the games that are their namesake.

[@Krieg8418]

I recommend The Hot Wind Blowing. It's one of my favourites from this game.

[@MilanTehVillain]

Sung by Jason Charles Miller (of Godhead).

[@teddy_scott36]

“I’M FUCKIN’ INVINCIBLE!!!”

[@jino139]

I literally just thought of looking up if you did a reaction for this one.

[@007MrYang]

I remember having so much trouble lining up the sword to slice his shields when this game first came out, but when I played it again a few months ago I somehow sliced the shields on my first try.

[@benjaminhubbard1805]

If you play this game you’ll understand why the music is short. It’s high octane energy and you are listening to boss music that dynamically changes through the stages. Play the game whenever you can. You won’t be disappointed. Cheers!

[@joaopaulol.189]

I don't know but it seems to me that when the winds become slow and IF (and only if) the fire's hot, the vulture might wait to see what rots. This is pretty. Some even might call this a nature's sacrifice.

[@nathanperquin9910]

the reason why the music likely feels completely different between rising and solid is because solid is a silly stealth game, and rising is a character action game akin to devil may cry.

[@JessesAuditorium]

That silly stealth game is my favorite game.

[@nathanperquin9910]

@@JessesAuditorium well you have to admit they do go out of their way to be quite silly, And i forgot to add the word silly to the action game Plus i love MGS too. its the good kind of silly

[@svr7823]

You should definitely try playing MGR. Listening to music is one thing, but when you also fight (especially when the soundtrack smoothly switches between original and instrumental), it feels SO GOOD. I can't wait to see your playthrough 🔥

[@PhanthomKnight9]

just think about war when you listen to sundowner`s theme, or just play the game it`s great

[@StarroStar]

just like what i said, jack, *I LOVE MINOR!* -Sundowner

[@snyperwulffgaming9575]

I swear every track in this game is designed to just force you to headbang without realizing it. I may redownload my copy on steam and play it again.

[@bakubread9308]

Every boss theme works differently with its lyrics. In some bosses they kick in after you deal enough damage and the boss enters their final phase, in Sundowner's fight the lyrics kick in if you cut off his shields and he goes on the offensive, for Jetstream Sam (The Only Thing I Know for Real) the Lyrics play as long as he's holding his sword, if you knock the sword out of his hands it shifts into the instrumental version, Rules of Nature only has lyrics during segments when you're dealing massive damage to Metal Gear RAY (or during the whole fight when it plays for a lesser robot later in the game). The way that these themes are dynamic vary on a case by case basis, but it always has a reason contextually to happen.

[@jaxongraman9546]

Jesse when you said you thought it was FFDP that was singing, my thoughts were; THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING!!!

[@sandclover]

i couldnt have described mgr better. its literally a game based off that fake fight scene you imagine while listening to some kick-ass music

[@antmaycry]

Hi Jesse! I love that you’re covering more MGR:R! If you have time, or have it as a patreon request, you should totally cover Guilty Gear Strive! The game’s OST is pretty rad, much like MGR. My personal fav is The Roar of the Spark, Ky Kiske’s theme. Awesome video once again! 🤘

[@Masamatt90]

you gotta play this game. its a short, action filled game that only takes 5-8 hours to beat so you can burn through it in 1-3 settings.

[@johnpaulbeerer1145]

Great content! Keep it up!

[@curvingfyre6810]

it's either super heavy electric rock with thrash influrnces, or fairly light electric thrash metal. But yeah, hard to find more of.

[@thehoodedteddy1335]

The genius thing about MGR’s music is they put a lot of characterization for the bosses you are fighting into it

[@Eliel-Lin]

”Kids are cruel Jack. And I love minors.”

[@nabillahlabat5570]

The first track I heard of Mgr, and holy fuck it's a banger!!

[@allengrable9020]

To think the guy behind all of this music is the guy who did the music for the online game Toon town.

[@lrmcatspaw1]

I want one day to see this game in a concert hall....

[@hwLUke]

Why is no one recommending the Monsoon theme, The Stains Of Time? That one is a banger!

[@Pwrplus5]

best theme in the game for real

[@moonjoe5164]

check his videos, he's done it 😉

[@iscarvalho]

He already made a reaction of it

[@hwLUke]

@@moonjoe5164 okay... i checked and it shows me i already watched that video, wtf, i need to stop smoking man

[@koleszgdanska7149]

This music is a gift from God

[@Marky-Mark1337]

That guitar intro kinda reminds me of music you’ll find in dynasty warriors series

[@wesleyward5901]

"That's it? But this is the extended version.." Yeah I feel that. It sucks how every boss ost is 2-4 minutes.

[@bKLGsunny]

IM FUCKING INVINCIBLE

[@rolf7457]

MY FAVORITE ONE

[@fallenseraph1460]

I hope that when he eventually gets to "A Stranger I Remain" the person who requested it sent him the version that has the full and complete song instead of the version that's cutdown for the game itself.

[@Salt_Mage]

Disagree, the cut verse doesn’t fit the flow of the song as well.

[@fallenseraph1460]

@@Salt_Mage Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[@ChaosArdor]

Man, no joke, I just played this game today after god-knows-how-long. One of the better tracks in the game, by far. And definitely a soundtrack worth picking up on vinyl.

[@DaFanta]

When the wind is slow...

[@godfatherjack]

"I think MGR is just a gym playlist glorified. If you wanna get Jacked up like Jack, Listen to MGR" Bro! Literally me! haha, This is my gym-playlist and every time I had a PR it was on a MGR song! xD In the end, it has to be this way

[@Toksyuryel]

This game is, to quote Raiden, "batshit insane". In all of the best possible ways.

[@Vantainium]

Reminds me of the good ol days.

[@blodcraftx6338]

press here to be fucking invincible: 2:08

[@shuginubi]

"Gym playlist glorified" alrigth, truth then. I do pump iron to MGR soundtrack.

[@charliebaker1427]

Red sun and collective consciousness slap hard as shit

[@numanuma9159]

Time for Mistrals ost to bless us once again