MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Baldur's Gate 3 "Nightsong" and "The Power"

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Video Question: Which BG3 piece should be next??? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@bp6h]

You might like the percussion in Nine Blades and really some of the battle music in general. The entire OST is 🔥🔥🔥(Edit: as others have noted, Twisted Force is dope too)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

@@bp6h thanks for the tip

[@Alex_Isshin]

The entire OST next. Thank you♥

[@Blackhorsecz]

Yep whole OST 🙌🙌 but Last Light and Cunning Cruel Crits are my favourite.

[@oooSKYLIGHTooo]

Whole OST but specifically the Harpy song. Its a very simple vocal song and maybe a little less orchestral.

[@rnldrc]

The Nightsong gives me chills everytime I listen to it. It is accompanied by one of the greatest scenes in BG3.

[@jonathanfairchild]

I’d argue one of the greatest scenes in all of games. Like actually reloaded my save 3 times to experience the transformation of Nightsong. So good!

[@SpacedOwls]

It touches a part of my soul. I feel it in my bones every time I hear it. Hands down the best scene in the game. I love it every time.

[@nichotamer9418]

Every single time. Chills. Nightsong is literally my favourite. The song of course but I don't mind Dame Aylin either her and Isobel are glorious together

[@davidqr7089]

That scene, made me think (I dont want finish this game)

[@kills12kills]

- Are you ready? - For what? - To kill Ketheric Thorm!

[@TildeQ]

Not spoilers, but the very first drumbeat in Nightsong is perfectly timed in game with someone smashing their fist into the ground. It was an amazing touch that makes the music almost seem diegetic to the characters in the scene!

[@j.d.4697]

Unbelievable scene...

[@jonathanfairchild]

I cannot get enough of that scene. Absolutely epic and one of my all time favorites of any game.

[@KristianKumpula]

The composer took on an extra role for himself by also being in charge of how the music is incorporated into the gameplay and it shows in things like that

[@thomasjoychild4962]

She punches out a drumbeat for her chanted monologue, she's... really just the full package of badass.

[@javahikage]

0:36 Our Lady of Silver, hear me! She Who Guides, the Moonmaiden Selûne - Mother of the so-called Nightsong. THE NIGHTSONG IS NO MORE!

[@gownerjones]

One of the best moments in the game is when (spoilers) Dame Aylin absolutely minces the head of one of the bosses and yells loud and for everyone to hear: "THE VILLAIN IS DEAD!" It's also preceded by that same boss' line when phase 2 starts: "But it is no matter..." which is one of the most bone chilling speeches in the game.

[@ruriva4931]

I want a version with this dialogue in the song on Spotify so bad. Or at least a lofi remix with this dialogue.

[@dukeragereaver2208]

I AM RESPLENDANT.

[@sickmit3481]

The fact that some people never heard the Nightsong because of their evil choices in the game is really amazing. Its reserved for the kind hearted people ^^

[@BingingWithBrooks]

i was so happy to choose the right path to be blessed with the song and cut scene easily one of the most beautiful scenes in the game.

[@ElPato_rof]

The nightsong scene in the game is maybe the one that made feel the deepest conection with my emotions in the whole game. I was not crying, you were crying! Its just beautiful.

[@thomasjoychild4962]

It's something beautiful and wonderful coming out of what was only defiant misery before.

[@j.d.4697]

As incredible as the Nightsong music is, it is 100 times more intense when you got involved in the story.

[@eriponchi]

Being treated to "The Power" after finishing the game, is just truly remarkable. It perfectly fits to be the song being played during the credits and before I knew it, tears just started rolling from my eyes. All the adventures and memories you made, eventually reaching the conclusion, man. BG3 is truly one of the best games ever made, and this was my first DnD or cRPG for that matter.

[@mememachine147]

Hearing the power after the beating the game gave me the same feeling as hearing the vocal songs at the end of each lord of the rings film

[@sickmit3481]

now play through it again and pick dark urge you will be amazed how different the story gets.

[@eriponchi]

@@sickmit3481 Already did. I have around 450 hrs in the game, the longest I have spent on any single player game. Dark Urge playthrough was my favorite as it has a more traditional storyline and that you still have the option to choose how to play it. Man, that moment when you redeem yourself.. truly a hero moment.

[@sickmit3481]

@@eriponchi so sad knowing there wont be a game like this for a while at least. But i will probably play through it again in a few months going for a completely different char and picking all the options i havent picked yet. I have allready seen how much content i missed in the underdark on some youtube videos that i had to quickly click away to not spoiler myself more.

[@mincho0616]

It's even more amazing when you know that he doesn't have any academic education in music and has started to get seriously into it in his late 20s.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

30 years of activity will do that. You don't need to go to school for something to do something.

[@Acrylescent]

One the most badass characters in the game. Dame Aylin was such an unexpected surprise. It has to be one of the best depictions of divinity and godlings in most media. By all accounts her lines would be corny but her presence and the voice actor absolutely sends it. Such a larger than life character.

[@JamesMBC]

You relly need to play this game. With more than 1,500 hrs of playtime, I can ssay this is the best gaming experience I've ever had. Unforgetable

[@Hoigwai]

You have the context just right. Those early drums are a perfect accent to the moment in the scene that this occurs in. Powerful, emotional, almost overwhelmingly so in the game. This piece is chill-inducing every single time. Gotta play it. Got to experience the full package of what this music is doing in the game. It is masterful composition.

[@tomrowell1558]

What a range Borislav Slavov has! Loved how you pointed out the features of “Nightsong” that make it so much more complex than I would’ve ever noticed - if you ever feel like breaking down some more BG3 pieces, I think you’d really like the orchestral combat music like “Twisted Force” and “Nine Blades”

[@Bbqdinner]

I might add "Sixteen strikes" along with "Nine Blades".

[@EmDaMo]

Nine Blades is definitely my favourite, it’s especially during the fight with Ansur

[@armandonoriega1434]

You should check out his work on Divinity Original Sin 2 ( Also By Larian ) Favorite Songs off the top of my head is Path of the Godwoken (Cello Version) , Ifan's Theme, Rivellon and Quirky Bones ( Murky Version). Sorry for the long reply lol.

[@frerkshow9874]

I really hope borislav wins the goty award this year.

[@WAsophia07]

me too... sometimes I find myself listening to the music, and not playing.

[@TwilitFall]

So about that... Borislav did not win best score/soundtrack. That went to Masayoshi Soken for his work on Final Fantasy XVI, who is a powerhouse in his own right with a similar range. BG3 did, however, win for GOTY, player's voice, community support, best multiplayer, and role playing game.

[@bhaalbaabe]

@@TwilitFall and Neil Newbon won best performer for his role of Astarion

[@user-vp6yq4fm5u]

@@TwilitFalldid he win the music award in the British awards?

[@jetman2045.]

An OST with quality wherever you look.

[@ElexonSWE]

I love "The Power" so much, I really want to learn the whole piece properly on the piano. Brought me back to reading notes which I haven't done since like 2014 back when I took piano lessons. Borislav Slavov is a genius.

[@bastiwen]

Oh man you have to watch the Nightsong segment in the game, it's jsut so beautiful and makes the song even better. I've seen this scene like 5 times and I still cry everytime

[@millertym1976]

I can't listen to this nightsong, even after 100 times, without feeling like crying... but not with sadness... with just... determined emotion? Maybe because my brain ties it to the scene in the game.

[@AnonYmous-ci7ey]

Down By the River has the melody from The Power in the chorus and I Want to Live in the verse. Love it so much.

[@Groucho14E]

"It's like a war-drum sound, but like way, way off in the distance.... that could just be the way I'm hearing it, and maybe it's not meant to be that way at all." Oh, "Nightsong" *is* meant to be that way at all. Yet more proof that the writing is outstanding!

[@naiap8410]

Honestly, BG3 is convincing me to give another shot to learning piano. I've got this nice keyboard that has just been collecting dust, but this music is just so powerful. Love it! And love you reactions and musical breakdowns in these videos! :D

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Time to start 🎵

[@cn2490]

Yeah man. Do it for you. Maybe in the future many others will look at and yearn for what you have created and discovered.

[@neutrality4660]

When you get a moment, watch the Nightsong cinematic the song features in, it's something special.

[@Joshsclips]

Never apologize for taking a long time to break down a piece! That's what we're here for :)

[@craftygamerlady]

Man, I'm loving these videos so much! A friend recommended your reaction to Raphael's Song. I have a music education degree and taught for several years, and these videos bring back that itch to be in professional groups/listen to music more analytically. I've gone back and seen all of your BG3 ones because this game has taken over my LIFE! So hyped to hear someone else be as impressed with the music as I have been. Excited to start checking out your other videos!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thx for being here! It's nice when other music educators comment!

[@Slippy6582]

Nightsong is such a great scene! I am at my 3rd playthrough and had this scene yesterday... Gives me chills, the scene is epic and the music enhances this SO MUCH!

[@anonymouse8124]

It brings me such joy to see a man with deep understanding of music delight in the same pieces I enjoy, only to then give a peek behind the curtain and show the patterns and gears turning that produce that omniperceptible effect. Art is even more beautiful when you can appreciate the finesse and insight behind it.

[@VeelouC]

Nightsong makes me cry everytime something really tugs at my heartstrings combined with the context

[@durkle1120]

The nightsong scene had my jaw on the floor, truly the moment i fell in love with this game

[@lenakingsleigh]

The Power is such an amazing song! Gives me goosebumps each time, my god 🎶✨

[@nickvenn5453]

The tone and timing of the phrase "down, down, down by the river" seems like it's the backbone of the whole soundtrack.

[@asanoiaz]

Nightsong gives me goosebumps every time. Especially where it plays in the game. If you haven't heard these yet, give them a go: Harpy Song or Weeping Dawn. I also have a thing for Bard Dance - it's just happy. And thanks for your reviews. It's really helped me learn to listen to the music a lot more.

[@yargeht]

Nightsong makes my eyes well up. Almost considering sneaking it on our upcoming wedding playlist

[@InsomniacDoe]

If you didnt notice, "Down by the River" and "The Power"s chorus is also the same melody as the main theme's motif. Bum, bum, bum, bah, ba-dum bum.

[@Rythla]

I'm normally quite passive when playing games, yet the music in BG3 has bought me to tears more than once. Amazing work!

[@dedicatedmuffler5542]

When the credits roll, this is what we hear. All the emotions compacted into one song, its fantastic. Thanks for reacting to this, great stuff! Looking forward to more Persona at some point. Persona 5 OST - Life Will Change, perhaps? Or I'd love some Kaguya-Sama openings. Especially opening 1 and 2

[@PaiNtRuTube]

In the theme of the NightSong, the sounds of drums are very suitable for the plot. In the game, the music starts playing when it is released from its shackles, and the sounds of the drums hit the target directly

[@vh1077]

The final part of this song always makes me tear up a little. First time hearing it i thought the "massive" part was the end, but no, there comes this slow, quiet part that brings up all the emotions❤

Nightsong is just incredible. The scene that follows has the same theme byt turned epic and I live for that piece! Not on the official soundtrack though 😭

[@svetakirko8427]

This version of "The power" plays in the end of the game, after the epic battle and goodbyes to companions, when the credits start, i want to cry just rembering how that felt for the first time. I really hope Borislav gonna win all the awards for this. So envy u didn't play the game yet, it`s amazing

[@vtheman1850]

You are absolutely hearing the war drum correctly. The song is about the return of light to a dark and tortured land, preceding a decisive battle in the story. There is an almost gentle release to it, like a breath after a long struggle to breathe, it is heroic and uplifting but also somber and alluding to the beauty of the forces at work... with just the distant drum calling you to fight for it. Absolute perfection.

[@SarahExpereinceRequiem]

The Power is one of the songs you can play in game as a Bard so you could have potentially been hearing it the whole game before either song comes up in game. If you get a while bunch of characters playing it together on different interuments it's very impressive.

[@ScratchReed]

For context, it is ABSOLUTELY a war drum.

[@fatesrequiem]

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[@vinceb8123]

i CANNOT listen to "The Power" without shedding a tear... While playing the game i only found myself humming some songs but looking back the music really is something else

[@oldmatedave2382]

when does it play? im in the shadowlands rn

[@vinceb8123]

@@oldmatedave2382 there are multiple versions, you'll know ;)

[@adrijenie4105]

​@@oldmatedave2382 credits maybe? Some choral version also found in act 3 sung by a priest of some goddess

[@adnaP_esreveR]

@@adrijenie4105 Credits, yes. Also, Bard characters can perform it.

[@hopepunk6847]

I always always always so appreciate your expertise, attention to detail and enthusiasm, and finding the BG3 soundtrack such a gorgeous standard raising work I do hope you'll, eventually, go around to covering the whole of it -- especially since there's a lot for a drummer to love there, I think. I'm learning a lot watching, and I'll be here for it all!

[@unknown7040]

The next BG3 song I’d personally recommend listening to next is Dream Walk! It’s the perfect song to… build sandcastles to

[@j.d.4697]

I hope you will watch the cutscene or gameplay with the Nightsong, because there are decisions involved that feel like they carry the weight of the entire universe. The entire life story of Shadowheart rests on it and it is the crescendo to the tension that Shadowheart's continuously growing fanatic trance leads up to in the minutes before the face-off.

[@lovelybitofsquirrel8272]

if Borislav doesn't get an award for his music in BG3 then a crime has been committed

[@nerilei29]

I love "The Power", so many emotions, feelings... "Nightsong" too, without this melody this moment in the game would not be the same

[@savvywitchbolts9616]

This song and the moment in the game it's connected to legit made me start crying the first time I played through it

[@gownerjones]

Tony, man, it is indescribable how listening to these songs feels when you've been really invested in the game. I came for the analysis, and now I'm crying.

[@mathewdelamere1]

For something a bit more upbeat and with wonderful use of dissidence I'd recommend 'Twisted Force'

[@esachan]

When it hits during fights 🤩

[@TobiasWagner-pi8wz]

Awesome Videos from you - really love the power and emotions from the Bg3 music and with the explanations and reaction from you to this beautiful art it’s awesome to watch - Thank you very much! Keep up your good work!!!

[@rapbear8429]

The fact this is one of the best games ever created and people didn't think it deserved GOTY.

[@scarletshinoa1588]

Nightsong hits u diffrent if ur involved into the Story and ur at the part in the game where this music came.. Played BG with my husband and i was the one who was crying xD Music like this or Raphaels Theme makes me emotional all the Time x)

[@Not_Ciel]

3:51 You are literally freeing an Aasamir demigod from hundreds of years of torture and enslavement so that she can help you go fight her imprisoner who is basically immortal. Larian NAILED the music here. Everything from the continual swell of music to the lonely vocal adding harmony and other sounds to the sound of war drums, it describes that scene *perfectly*.

[@Qqqqrrrr3]

DrumRollTony- "Oh its not this beat its this, I'm sorry." Me, who knows nothing of musical composition but is encapsulated by his knowledge- "Yes, yes, completely understandable mistake." XD

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

😅

[@Olpori]

I hope you listen to BG3 “Nine Blades “ is think this piece is must listing.

[@aaa-sz9ul]

one of the best battle ost's in the game. I love how reactive the music is in game, like how if you get a crit the music changes into a more heroic uplifting theme

[@jonathanfairchild]

Idk if it’s how I played the game but I didn’t experience The Power until the end credits. It absolutely blew my mind when I found out that there was new music to be heard in a part of the game that most people skip. Such an amazing game. I can’t give enough praise to the entire team. Legitimately a legendary game.

[@XSoulkast]

How to not drop a tear with The Power song. ❤

[@LimizukiStudios]

Every time this scene happens in game, its just so so powerful Chills every time

[@PitTark]

Its a much longer listen, but I highly recommend you take a look at the Symphony of Sin, a live performance of Borislav Slavov's music from both BG3 and Divinity Original Sin 2. You can find it here on youtube. The live orchestral work, transitions between pieces and musical flourishes are amazing. :)

[@dekuthedog]

When you asked if the melodic sequence in the power was the same as down by the river, the answer is yes! Actually, that same little falling tune is the main theme to Bg3 and is in almost every song in some capacity.

[@skull1161]

the nightsong intro is part of an extended soundtrack called the power choral version which is like 3 minutes long which plays at an ingame funeral actually im not sure if its the same lines but it sounds like they used the same vocalists and the 3 minute long version is simply 'the power' but in a choral rendition maybe some of that is used in nightsong but i'm not sure kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoaQqHuviZatmK8

[@ArtemisEntreri3]

"we have to go back" - oh yes... many times

[@myaxy4315]

You don't have to know the scene to hear it's raw and emotional. Hand to the heart at around 1:20 just proves it.

[@jimbeaux89]

I know the bluecoats name when I see it. I marched 4 years on the snare line with the marching 110. Good stuff man!

[@ChrisJ9326]

4:57 "God dayum dude" Everytime I listen to BG3 soundtrack.

[@nickgutierrez83]

Anybody else think the drum in Nightsong is a little bit reminiscent of a heartbeat? Especially the second verse?

[@VictorManuel-uh2xo]

No puedo esperar al próximo video,el ost es increíble.

[@TheAzieran]

Music like this brings me to tears it's just so beautiful my brain can't take it lol

[@jaiitup]

That transformation scene was powerful

[@maciejsidor5471]

This tune sends me flying every time ❤

[@davidjack7418]

I've been watching a few of your reactions to BD3 music and thought your intro with snare drums was an interesting choice. Today I see your Bluecoats cap: it all makes sense. Blooooooooooo! (from a Crown and PR fan)

[@jmilla321]

Whenever drt gets the chills he always touches his right shoulder/chest. haha what a little cutie XD

[@Masun1223]

HOW HAS HE NOT LISTED TO IN THE BLOOD FROM HADES

[@Inoyce]

love to see and hear some more of BG3

[@SirBacon8180]

Really interesting listening to your input.

[@Macintosh1001]

This melody and scene are forever etched in my memory.

[@tiph3802]

I cannot wait for my girlfriend to finally get to the Nightsong in game. That scene gives full body goosebumps every single time.

[@Bibendus]

Do we all agree that Raphael's Fnal Act will win the game awards?

[@smatta84]

yes we do agree

[@Correon]

BG3 certainly wouldn't be a poor choice for best OST

[@janstraka8674]

@@Correon while I love BG3 OST and BG3 in general (it should win GOTY) best OST has to go to FF16. Soken cooked up something unbelievable

[@Spr1ggan87]

BG 3's OST should win best OST as not only is it fantastic but it's different to what we usually get. However FF16 will win it purely because it's loud bombastic Hans Zimmer wankery.

[@Spr1ggan87]

@@janstraka8674 Nah his FF14 work is far better

[@rorymkirk]

Great stuff. Reckon “The Power” orchestral edges it for me, some really nice things going on there. When I first loaded up the game I probably spent 30 mins in character creation just listening to that wash over me. Brilliant.

[@BlitzkreigNZ]

Please do the power (instrumental version), its truly magical, if not that then 'I want to live' or 'down by the river' if you havent already

[@krokenlochen]

I love the Chorale version the most, I figured that would pair well with Nightsong

[@adamfarkas51]

He has a vid on Down by the River, couple months ago

[@Mani_Katti]

I honestly believe you should ignore the views until after you listened to the piece because as you said you prefer the orchestral version and this is your channel after all. Well as long as you're satisfied we will be :D

[@guitarmama06]

Borislav really knows his stuff.

[@ROFLWAFFLELAWL4]

You absolutely should check out Persecution of the Masses from the Shin Godzilla movie OST. That whole OST is great (I love Godzilla) but that one is spectacular. Who Will Know from the same OST is also just absolutely beautiful but also tragic.

[@RealZynexx]

Weeping Dawn is a very good one too

[@Sekainoowaride]

Tony: "WE HAVE TO GO BACK!" Me: "ok"

[@choppsen1273]

U need to hear Surgery of a Hope and The Power but in choral Version !!

[@arkarosh7043]

Dear Tony... You have to check out "The Weeping Dawn" from BG3 as well

[@Rezorrand]

Have you gotten to the game yet? If you have, I hope you're enjoying it, as I'm enjoying your reaction. Good stuff. Happy holidays and upcoming new year!

[@madismik1113]

I would love to see you react to the Phantom Liberty song from Cyberpunk 2077 dlc of the same name?

[@Superdazzu2]

game of the decade, ost of the decade

[@ingakozuruba9145]

I wonder if the harmonic female voice could be a hint to a specific character who is very important to the Nightsong...

[@colorfulsomething5008]

The thing with "the power" is: The orchestral version is basically just a musical extension from the first song you listened to, the nightsong. It's quite simplified compared to this songversion. I think it's obvious that the song version is the "main thing" and the orchestral is based on that? But also I'm super musically uneducated, don't take anything I say serious, haha. But I can say the song version of the power is really powerful in context of the game, since it only plays when you're done and the credits roll. It hits different after the finale.

[@Nomgoose]

These two songs might be my favorite from the entire OST. The only other that comes close is Raphael's Final Act.

[@Sylinnilys]

Down by the River; starts the game. The Power (Song) ends it.

[@nightlarkartoran6945]

Dude you gotta play bg3 to see the Nightsong's scene. It goes further if youve been paying attention to Shadowheart and her story

[@KristianKumpula]

There's actually three versions of The Power. The one you didn't mention is the choral version

[@poodlemeister22314]

The only thing I don't like about Nightsong..is that it's too short. I feel it's just...a tad too unresolved but otherwise it's gorgeous First time I heard this piece in game and watched the accompanying scene play out, oof the chills. There was crying too :)

[@zlorfik2428]

Big fan of your reactions. If you're interested in a little older OSTs, i'd love you to react to Endless Space 2. Suggestions would be Riftborn prologue & Riftborn theme Vodyani prologue & Vodyani theme It's awesome soundtrack by Arnaud Roy (older pseudonym FlyByNo)