MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Hollow Knight OST - Hornet

There is SO much flow and groove in the string parts of this piece!
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I could get down all day creating snare drum parts to go with this.
Christopher Larkin really did some great work here.
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#hollowknight #Reaction #DrumRollTonyReacts

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

⏩ Video Question: If you could play any string instrument which would you play??? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@KojiTakuuu]

It’s me again sorry, I came again to announce that u decided to comment to every one of your videos until you react to black clover, sorry if you find me annoying, but I’m telling you, you won’t regret reacting to it, all of the 13 openings is a masterpiece. I really hope you react to it.

[@heavensdooooor4251]

a violin or any variation of this instrument, the song that came from this ones is beautiful

[@aquatazer]

I play the violin, but if I could choose another it would be the cello!

[@apocalypsee94]

violin or some weird spin off on harp

[@Laphalafel]

Basse

[@petrurusu181]

This is a really well made game with the ost that matches the mood perfectly , I haven't seen the reaction yet but I'm sure you like it already

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I DID like it very much. Awesome string stuff in this one

[@aaronnoisboy8122]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts please react all overlord opening 1 to 4 and overlord ending 1 to 4

[@matute08]

​@@DrumRollTonyReacts there is going to be a sequel of the game, it has nit been released yet but there are two increidible song already on yt

[@pommedeter7407]

Honestly there is so much incredible stuff in the hollow knight ost, you should definitely check out some other tracks in the future

[@Ocelainn]

I saw u on the “Best Guitar Couch” Live reaction to DLC songs haha

[@nub574]

jojo

[@SilverYeknom]

Conflicted is such a good word you used to describe how Hornet's character interactions are like with the player

[@Rotunder]

Especially when we get the main theme sad variation at the end it almost feels like Its reflecting how hornet feels about the knight and their fate.

[@monokumaay5346]

I would definitely recommend the song Sealed Vessel from this game it captures the themes of this story really well

[@decryptthestory861]

This

[@aquatazer]

This game is phenomenal, and the soundtrack in my opinion is a masterpiece. The motifs that run throughout the entire OST are so well done and perfectly accompany the gameplay. I expect the Silksong soundtrack to be similarly amazing when the game finally releases.

[@level1peasant]

It's been so long I forgot Silksong was a thing :(

[@victorpopescu8073]

@@level1peasant They said it would come out within a year. That means by the latest around june 2023. No official release date yet but that was a promise by team cherry

[@emiliotejera9643]

@@victorpopescu8073and here we are

[@Kr1egsmesser]

This has such a good OST

[@heavensdooooor4251]

9:37 this moment, oh this moment. everyone who hears this song understands this moment. I have a great passion for music, although I don't practice any instrument and I'm very closed in on what I listen to. but of all the songs I've heard in my life, hollow Knight's music for me is art. Of course, music as a whole is art, but some of Hollow Knight's songs make me look, hear, and think, "THIS IS ART!" Hollow Knight's music makes me want to verbalize how beautiful the music in this game is. he already has a confirmed sequel and as much as I love the entire Hollow Knight game, the visuals, the art, the story, which I'm obviously looking forward to seeing in the sequel, I would be lying if I said that Ost of this future game It's not what I'm most looking forward to seeing. because I want to be amazed by Christopher Larkin's beautiful and flawless compositions, just like I was amazed when I played hollow knight for the first time. And Tony, i was Right! You paused and Rewind a Lot. 😄 And i already recommend on discord but i going here too, do *Mantis* *Lords* next!

[@the_furf_of_july4652]

Usually it's frustrating when people pause in reactions, but your thorough commentary, plus the fact you replay it, making sure you didn't miss anything, make it work great for this type of content!

[@Chris-rn9zx]

Another classic Hollow Knight ost is the Mantis Lords. You should check it out!

[@spletter94]

^this, and then after make sure to also give sisters of battle a listen

[@justinbeaver8015]

@@spletter94 don't forget Grimm and nkg themes!

[@ВаняВоробей-ь3б]

@@spletter94 that is almost the same tho

[@DyLaNMoORe22]

"The Grimm Troupe" and "Nightmare King" are the names of those songs, and couldn't agree more, would love to see a reaction to those

[@yasscraftx21._.]

Lets gooo, Hollow Knight Ost is amazing, i would recommend checking out Mantis Lords or Sealed Vessel

[@NyaverickTitina]

I just got chills and the video isn't out yet. Big fan of this amazing OST. The Pure Vessel is also one of my favorite tracks.

[@charlescoco]

Oh yeah, that's the good stuff right there ! Glad you're discovering Hollow Knight osts !

[@Drn10n]

Christopehr Larkin is a genius when it comes to video game OSTs. hollow knight is a game of almost no words, the main character you play as literally doesn't have a mouth. so being able to use music in order to give different environments, characters and enemies so much depth of character while also making it not distracting and sometimes even helpful is the work of an absolute genius. even here, the reason why he only uses strings (piano is a string instrument, fight me) is because it is played during a boss fight that uses silk strings as weapons. and yet he managed to compose this song despite the constraints he imposed on himself to just make a little wink to the player.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Piano is percussion bro 👀

[@PrixtoTNT]

What a masterpiece of a game. And what a masterpiece of a soundtrack it has. I would also recommend the Mantis Lords theme and The Grimm Troupe theme+Nightmare King Grimm theme (they're kinda in the same pack)

[@heavensdooooor4251]

Wow, he can't hear Nightmare king Before The Grimm troupe my friend, that would be cheating, lol.

[@JaleVeliki]

Yes plz, Mantis and Troupe reaction!

[@juvenciorosales35]

yes, this please

[@profhobo8681]

Hollow Knight's OST is, simply put, a thing of beauty.

[@lite1121]

the whole ost of hollow knight is just amazing

[@danielcabral1285]

Your analysis is amazing bro. I love music and I learn so much with you, keep it up

[@allan_archie]

Do the whole soundtrack, I'm obsessed with it.

[@freakygirl2104]

obsession is a really good word for it. I listened to and loved the soundtrack before I even played the game. and now it's been 2 years since I've played the game and I'm still so obsessed with the whole soundtrack

[@BrowneePointz]

Chris Larkin created the most absolute PERFECT video game soundtrack with Hollow Knight's OST, and I mean that without hyperbole at all. It both heightens the mood, sets the setting, and explores the themes of the game so beautifully, and his consistent mastery of leitmotif is across the entire game is just divine.

[@PilsnerGrip]

One of my favorites of this OST is Nosk, which you can easilly miss, if you're not going for the full completion. Amazing secret boss, with a great build up to the fight and the score really stands out, out of other pieces I think.

[@reisei1]

"conflicted" was such a key word to describe Hornet

[@notffreak]

Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games of all time and its music is brilliant! Glad you are reacting to it. P.S. I heavily recommend you listen to the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance OST

[@gufo_arrapato8160]

oh my god, even though i havent seen it yet, this was so unexpected, but you made my day utterly better. Hollow knight is one of the video games with the best ost ever

[@NZWozza]

One of my favourite games ever. So much atmosphere. Every part of the game is hauntingly eerily beautiful.

[@Storstr]

OH MAN this is the first time im listening to this song actively while actually using my musical knowledge and experience. and OMG the way all the parts fit together with harmonies and the rhythms are literally bringing tears to my eyes, especially when remembering how thematically suited this is to the hornet boss battle.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Why is now the 1st time vs before?

[@Storstr]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts lol before I would be too busy trying not to die to hornet during the boss battle. Its also relatively more recently that I've actually started to properly appreciate all these things.

[@VaIentineUK]

I'm pretty late to this, but thank you for your really interesting dissection and insight of this excellent piece of music. Other analyses I've seen mostly just say what the listenter liked about it without really explaining why or looking into the construction of the track. I like your style.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

You're welcome

[@denoise47]

So happy that you will react to this magnificent ost. By the way, if you going this route, you should DEFINITELY react to Blasphemous soundtrack. It is also well composed and heavily inspired by Spanish culture which also reflects In music. March of the Twisted One, Ten Piedad, Baile de Violetas, Crisanta of the Wrapped Agony

[@Hamza-jr5du]

Toni would you consider playing this game some day? Maybe on stream? Don’t know if you like Indie Games but Hollow Knight is just such a great game with amazing stories & soundtracks (such as this one)

[@LironYan]

I never played this one but enjoyed your take thoroughly 😁 Talking about video games, just about ANY Octopath Traveler OST will be amazing to see! All battle themes are incredible, and especially They Who Govern Reason. I also love Primrose’s theme 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@NoMind_]

More and more music profis reacting to HK OST ? Am I dreaming?

[@Marmagon]

When you listen to more songs from that Hollow Knight soundtrack you will hear a clear leitmotiv to the whole thing.

[@chasem.6455]

As a percussionist who’s marched in a few drumlines, I loved that you talked about meters, tuplets, syncopations, and other rhythmic patterns. I’ve been obsessed with some of the hollow knight tracks and looked at a few reaction videos. While they’ve all been fascinating in their own way, yours has been my favorite. I’ll definitely check your channel and twitch out!

[@Ratatoskr011]

If you’re planning to react to other Hollow Knight stuff I would recommend the “Sealed Vessel” OST. I saw someone already linking it in your discord if you want.

[@Aoenias]

You can hear connections to Hornet's theme in a lot of other themes in the game, from the White Palace of the Pale King to the proud Hive Knight, and really it makes sense as Hornet is the most important character in the entire game in many ways.

[@michaelcall7769]

I recently finished Hollow Knight and I recently found your stuff on KZbin so it's a perfect match for my interests! I never noticed that this song only uses strings. That's actually relevant to the story since Hornet is the daughter of a Bug King and the leader of a clan of spiders so she has some string /silk powers along with royal blood. That's pretty cool!

[@veronicawexel1291]

Love to see more people reacting to the amazingness that is the music of this game. You should definitely listen to more, the writing is simply delicious.

[@Hallasammal]

Really recommend more Hollow Knight, the ost is a masterpiece! You might want to listen to the main theme first, it's really cool to find pieces of that melody in many of the other pieces like Broken Vessel and Sealed Vessel

[@creativebeetle]

8:19 Can't believe I never properly noticed the 3:4 polymeter between the cello and piano until now!

[@leowo]

Hollow Knight OST is just perfection. I'm not the biggest fan of the game itself, but the soundtrack has a special place in my heart. Btw, other two games where the soundtrack is just beyond perfection are Payday 2 and the Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune series. Would love see you react to some of the songs from these games, because I'm sure you'll like it.

[@jackely7073]

He should absolutely listen to the Grimm troupe, what a banger

[@cabreramariabelen3263]

When you are pleying the game so many part of the music were brainbreaking and how you could listening to the feelings was OMG. So fun. Would search for more of hollow to see if you did more.

[@taffles7498]

7:36 I believe the piano notes are just semiquavers, not sextuplets. the time signature is still 6/8, the semiquavers just fit into it weirdly. but the high violin staccatos are just crotchets

[@GeoJo1137]

I very much recommend reacting to the "Mantis Lords" and "The Grimm Troupe" tracks from Hollow Knight as well, some of my favourites, Christopher Larkin is very talented.

[@artificercreator]

Nice style! Good video, man.

[@advil9567]

This game seriously has an amazing OST, you’re dipping your toes into the water my friend. Don’t come back out

[@Cats_have7lives]

I wonder if someone suggested the Nightmare King song from this game, it's a hot piece of work

[@heavensdooooor4251]

I recomend this one to him, i Will recomend Grimm later... You dont wanna we give to him the Gold right from the start right?

[@matteolari8361]

i wish so much he would do anything from octopath traveler aswell, goated music composer

[@cocoxcocoa]

one of the really cool things about hollow knights OST is that very few songs have any percussion instruments in them, which was completely intentional by the composer because it makes all of the songs feel like they are missing a tiny core aspect, like all the songs are somewhat hollow. Its incredibly fitting for the entire game, and when a song starts playing that does have percussion instruments its incredibly impactful.

[@derpenherp_6288]

It's amazing you made your way to the Hollow Knight soundtrack! There is a lot of amazing pieces in the soundtrack. One I would recommend is "Pale Court," which is a live recording session that was meant to be featured outside of the game.

[@alexandregehin8665]

SO pumped to hear you react to the soundtrack of one of my favorite game ever. There are a lot of different epic and sad songs in this :p Some of my favorites are the City of Tears soundtrack, the mantis lords soundtrack (of course it'd be a shame not to listen to the sisters of battle version), and then probably White Palace

[@K1MDRACUL4]

You should check the OST "The Grimm Troupe" or "Nightmare King" fom Hollow Knight too! They have some rock/metal things going on, but especially the second one

[@NovaKnight]

Can you even imagine playing this is percussion ensemble? Switch in xylophone, vibraphone, marimba and glockenspiel, and just have a field day with backup drums. Good times.

[@Charsept]

Mantis Lords is a good one. Favorite boss fight and one of the best themes from the OST

[@Nomgoose]

Definitely check out City of Tears from the OST if you have not already listened. As soon as that song hit my ears while playing, it changed my entire perception of what the game was going to be.

[@MarrowsRedemptionArc]

the cool thing about that section you said was 4/4, it actually stays in 3/4! but the quick notes are groupings of dotted 8th notes, so 3 16ths fit in each stab

[@Luky.73]

Ohh yess, hollow knights music reaction, i was waiting this since you start reacting the dooms ost. Cristopher Larking is a genius, the music he made to this game is allways awesome, the leitmotives between some tracks than tell a story, the great use of the different isntruments and the great writing. He is just incredible, and the game is imcredibely amazing too.

[@unlmitdbeastmode]

Oh shit we got Hollow Knight OST comin in. I'm about it. Love this game.

[@metagrossfan5325]

seeing you react to city of tears would make me have tears... of happiness! lol

[@bxillm]

Sealed Vessel and Mantis Lords are definitely the top ost you need to check :)

[@DeepVoicedDude]

Loved the vid, I've never played Hollow Knight but the OST is so good that I still listen to its music. Have you heard any of the 'Bloodborne' OST? Excellent game with an amazing soundtrack. I would describe it as 'Nightmare Orchestral'. 'The Hunter' and 'Ludwig, The Holy Blade' are a couple great ones but I love the whole thing and would definitely enjoy seeing your take on it.

[@barney3444]

I would highly recommend playing Hollow Knight. If you enjoy Bloodorne you'll definitely love it

[@fromrawn9303]

He needs to hear Ludwig's theme

[@NaderZico]

Agreed. Cleric beast is an amazing one as well but Ludwig's is unbeatable.

[@SHIZAtheguy]

Genuinely so excited to watch this one, Hollow Knight is in my top 3 of the videogames with my favorite soundtrack. It would be great if you reacted to the rest of the OST or at least some of other popular themes. I would also really recommend some themes from both Mario Galaxy games and Undertale, the other two in my top 3. And for the video question: I would love to learn the violin o7

[@HopeiThis]

A snare etude would be so cool! That has my vote.

[@Burn1ngPotato]

I haven't played Hollow Knight yet but this ost reminds me of Shadow of the Colossus for some reason. If you plan on reacting to its music in the future i would suggest listening to "The Opened Way", it's a pretty short but epic song!

[@newsoulsam3889]

4:20 he calls out the music as feeling conflicted - without seeing anything about this game that's an amazing callout for Hornet's character.

[@tuliofouly6090]

i really like your style to react! keep it up man!

[@MissusFail]

Omg i was wondering since i discovered your channel if you ever heard of hollow knight, never did i think to look it up and hope to find reactions! I am definitely joining discord.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Welcome in and welcome to the discord

[@MissusFail]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts Thank you!

[@foonet6184]

Couple of my favourites: la espada, rolling days, and la distiancia from bleach

[@Lampboi-jp6dt]

This song using strings so much is super clever, as the character Hornet uses a needle and thread as her main weapons. Incorporating strings as her character theme was so obvious in hindsight, but adds that extra bit of flavor to the game/music

[@kaifjeelani1339]

Never expected you to cover this, what a pleasant surprise. Highly recommend you check out Sealed Vessel as it conveys the story of the game in unique segmented portions. Loved your analysis on this one

[@chanter3978]

You’d love all the music from this game tbh

[@tyrondor5600]

the grimm troupe is a fan favorite track from this games soundtrack

[@yiannchrst]

You should really react to more of this music! HK has so many good songs!

[@hugoruix_yt995]

Same game, hornet 2 and mantises OST are amazing. (Tbh the whole game has great music)

[@sabasgt]

Now I need NieR:Automata OST reactions as well 😍 Love the Videogame OSTs reactions

[@UnitA3]

Loved the breakdown an analysis you gave regarding this magnificent song on a wonderful soundtrack! Personally if ya had to consider something else from Hollow Knight, I'd love to see you analyse Nightmare King Grimm from the Hollow knight Gods and Nightmares OST. Keep up the awesome reactions! (P.S. it's quite different tone wise from hornet but it may also be a drummers heaven or nightmare lol)

[@rottengrapes8605]

yesssss hornets battle theme is SOOOOO good!! i actually tried to get my highschool orchestra teacher to let us play it lol

[@holidaysamekichi5673]

Hey! Glad to see you delving into more video game music (: especially glad to see you enjoying it, you should totally check out Metal Gear Rising’s boss fights! I hope I’m not being annoying by suggesting these, but they’re really good and if you liked Bury The Light as much as I think you did, then I’m sure you’ll love the soundtrack for MGRR! My personal favorite has to be It Has to be this Way!

[@DanielGarcia-rx3kt]

Great commentary on this music! The entire soundtrack is quite amazing. I was wondering if perhaps you would consider the section with the triplets against the low string stings (just before hearing the reiteration of the soaring melody in the violin) as a hemiola in the sixteenth notes with the low strings being percussive on beats 1 2 and 3? It also sounds like when the sixteenth notes are first introduced there are hits on the & of 2 and on beat 3 to show that the meter hasn't changed? The piece seems to be in 3/4 (or possibly 6/8) with a sesquialtera rhythm bouncing between dotted quarters and straight quarter notes depending on the music.

[@PairyKurta]

Grimm theme please! One of my favourite video game themes everrrr!

[@puglife658]

The way he said it sounded conflicted made me happy because that’s how it’s supposed to sound in the context of the game. Hornet is conflicted in this fight. She knows she has to fight you but she also doesn’t really want to.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Oh sweet. Thx for the insight

[@puglife658]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts yeah you’re her half sibling and she’s already killed so many of her other half siblings like you before to prevent them from fulfilling the purpose they were specifically born to do. She believes that that purpose will doom them all.

[@hedwin_tv8122]

Great ! Since you started an hollow knight reaction, I've more suggestions from this game ! - Grimm troupe (And the "upgraded version" --> Nightmare King Grimm - Boss fight - Mantis Lords (And the "upgraded version" --> Sisters of battle) - Boss fight - Nosk - Boss fight - Hive Knight - Boss fight - Sealed Vessel - Final Boss fight - Radiance - Secret Final Boss fight Can't wait !

[@spensershort5200]

Mantis Lords next for the Hollow Knight OST

[@erixxl]

If you liked Hornet I really recommend Sealed Vessel and Mantis Lords, they are really cool tracks! Love to see more people reacting to Hollow Knight!

[@PrixtoTNT]

Australian composers in games are like fishes in water apparently

[@chysero8636]

Truly exquisite

[@ninino86]

I recommend mantis lords and grim troupe. My favorites. Everything with the mantis lords.

[@ryubaku]

Not the shadow of his mic on him looking like Grimm

[@Zomparelli]

It gets even better knowing that, since Hornet is a spider, all of her theming is built around strings with the piano adding the "crawling speedy legs" vibes

[@xeox4280]

Hornet is a hornet

[@jacobwilkinson5479]

Yesss! Love this game and soundtrack. Gotta recommend city of tears, mantis lords, and dung defender as my favs.

[@kaschey6145]

Ooh, didn't expect to also see Hollow Knight music on this channel - you're just spoiling us :D You might also reaaally like two particular soundtracks from this game "Troupe's master Grimm" and "Nightmare King Grimm"

[@poasttoasties6655]

if you want something that blends the same level of whimsey, danger, sprawling atmosphere, and outright beauty i highly reccomend Hanazeve Caradhina from Made in Abyss

[@tikujess1880]

That video image is so funny to me because it just says OST which means cheese in Norwegian 😆 🇳🇴 Btw, loved the reaction, hope you’ll react to more from hollow knight, but if you do maybe keep in mind that Larkin likes to use leitmotifs so hearing the main theme first could be useful if you want to get the full picture

[@etd5479]

Love your videos! Since you've been getting more into game music I would love to hear you listen to something from Supergiant Games. Transistor - The Spine or Hades - In the Blood are both great, Darren Korb has a fascinating relationship with genre and tone

[@Laphalafel]

There IS three different version for the hornet theme ost, my favourite is called : daughter of hallownest . You should listen to mantis lord ost it's really great or white palace ost.

[@Laphalafel]

Mantis lord ost also have another version : sister of battle

[@OriNyte]

Strongly recommend Pale Court

[@sillynapalm]

And to think this was a 15 dollar game. What an absolute gem of a game.

[@JamesGalligan]

This whole soundtrack is worth listening to! Though mantis lords is definitely one of the best along with sealed vessel!

[@xubisca534]

DrumRollTony I have two song recommendations that are little known but very good. First "Conqueror Quest - Avenir" and second "Senran Kagura Deep Crimson - Beyond Light and Darkness"

[@rompicoglioni8573]

I recommend you check out sealed vessel from hollow knight’s ost, it’s one of the least repetitive tracks and for sure one of the best for reactions!