MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Hollow Knight OST - Mantis Lords

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

⏩ Video Question: What do you think of the similarities of this piece to Johann Sebastian Bach? For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@rinn-r1n]

Sir Tony pleas react to hatsune miku a vocaloid. Here are some of Hatsune Miku's songs Hatsune Miku - Rubik's Cube Wowoka - Roling Girl KIkuo - Aishite Aishite Ashite DECO*27 - HIBANA feat. Hatsune Miku Utsu-P - Not Photogenic feat. Hatsune Miku

[@benoitgagnon8134]

There is also risk of rain 2 sountrack that is a banger

[@Deatlicon]

It has an organ

[@4rtiphi5hal19]

Without any spoilers this plays during a boss fight, the mantis lords are characters to be respected and instead of being ambushed like other boss fights, this you actually actively initiate yourself and it's treated like a trial. They are very swift agile and elegant which is shown in the music

[@oscarhocklee]

(Also no spoilers) I tend to think of this as the most explicit fight-as-a-dance in the game. The mantis lords are happy to destroy you i f you can't keep up, sure, but they'd probably be entirely satisfied with you "winning". The fight really plays up to the call and response structure of the music, too.

[@MistressNebula]

​@@oscarhocklee well, the most explicit if you exclude the one character that LITERALLY calls his fight a dance, i guess

[@oscarhocklee]

@@MistressNebula They're both dancing. That one is more a performance to a crowd, while the Mantis Lords is more for... personal interest. (and with respect to the fights, while I love the one you mention, the Mantis Lords always *feels* more like a dance to me. As someone of only middling skill, it's the only fight I have practised to play on radiant just because of the way it feels. (But also, taste, no accounting for, etc)

[@shrekiscool4743]

@@oscarhocklee both are fantastic fights and have fantastic tracks to accompany them. The theming and overall design is amazing, I love this game so much.

[@Psylent]

I was trying to remember which fight this was, thanks

[@Drn10n]

this entire fight sequence could fill multiple books on how to construct a boss fight. every single aspect of it is a masterclass in game design. the music, chirography, scaling, rhythm and constraints are all perfect. it all made it feel more like a dance than a fight, it pulls you in and demands your respect and attention so you wouldn't step on each other toes.

[@alessandromalvasi7768]

my favourite boss fight of the game, hands down

[@roe_k]

First time I see this fight described like a dance and you're very right. That's exactly how it feels.

[@outsiderthevoid8780]

I literally yelled "Oh crap it's about to get real" when this played and the mantis lords stood out of their throne such a great build up to an amazing fight.

[@TimeturnerJ]

The fight during which this theme plays feels very much like a dance. It has a clear rhythm and pattern to it, and the call-and-response you hear in the music is reflected in the battle itself, too. The fight can feel a little overwhelming at first, but once you learn its rhythm and treat it like the elegant dance that it is, it becomes incredibly fun.

[@MasterSorez]

Broken vessel, sealed vessel, troupe master Grimm and nightmare king Grimm are all stellar songs

[@Gastro-enterite-en-imax]

True

[@Malisteen]

all great. i also always like to recommend City of Tears followed by Soul Sanctum back to back.

[@Luky.73]

Also radiance theme is

[@Gastro-enterite-en-imax]

And nobody said pure vessel. Blasphemous

[@miavan3720]

Plus Grey Prince Zote boss theme

[@Drakenwild]

This is a very rythmic bossfight, playing it almost feels like a coordinated dance. You start losing when you go off rythm.

[@kobarsos82]

This is an optional arena fight versus one of the most intelligent and proud race of warriors, the Mantises. In the game they are the only ones that have stood up and were not affected by the corruption that affects everyone. The lords here are basically the royalty of this place. The fight is a means to earn their respect and trust. They are very dexterous and fast. Its an insane boss fight in terms of adrenaline, you literally need to dance to the music. Very memorable.

[@RockHopper325]

Absolutely love hollow knight, every piece of music is amazing!

[@plugshirt1762]

Hollow Knight is one of my favorite games but honestly most of the songs are decent but not good enough I would listen to them on their own

[@PouetPouetPouet1]

@@plugshirt1762 well most of them are background ost, so it's decent to listen to them while working or relaxing but where they shine is when playing the game

[@chysero8636]

@@plugshirt1762 yeah some of the location songs are really good but not songs I would listen to outside of the game. But thats why I love them so much, for the roles they are intended, they are perfect.

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

Greenpath is my alarm. Great gentle way to wake up

[@chysero8636]

@@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys fivehead strat I'll try that out

[@magentascribe7586]

You’ve probably seen it mentioned in other comments but I highly recommend the Grimm troop (trilogy?) on the Hollow Knight: Gods and Nightmares ost The first is a short interlude called Nightmare Lantern which sets the scene and mood for the following songs The second is The Grimm Troop, a truly haunting, epic, baroque-esc piece which I think you’ll take special interest in Mr ‘drumroll’ ;) And the last is Nightmare King which takes the previous piece to its logical extreme in all aspects as it is the hard mode version of the Grimm boss fight I personally believe the experience is best all together but do as you will music man

[@gg-sweets5647]

i love the way you can hear the violins and cellos move from one ear to the other fluently

[@hussainalkhatem299]

Only to remember that these two sounds represent the mantis lords going from one side of the arena to the other. It is beautiful how the music captured their moveset in its sound! Phenomenal!

[@hulmhochberg8129]

This is the boss music for the (3) mantis lords. However the mantis lords arent bad guys or tragic villains, so this fight is not "violent ambush" (for lack of a better word), but an honorable duel!

[@SHIZAtheguy]

glad to have another Hollow Knight reaction, my personal recommendation would be Soul Sanctum in case you are up for more

[@kuzvo255]

Absolutely adore Christopher Larkin's pieces would love to hear you react to more of him.

[@phntmthf5505]

This is the theme to my second favorite boss in this game, primarily because of the design but also because of the context. Where there majority of bosses ambush you in their boss room, to fight the Mantis Lords you need to approach them on their thrones and interact with them. They’re also one of three bosses that you don’t kill at the end of the fight, and they show you respect afterwards.

[@antoniodejesuszegarraazcar1888]

This was the song that accompanies one of the best fight in the entire game

[@kaicicle610]

If given the chance, I would LOVE to see your take on some songs from the video game OFF by Mortis Ghost. “Peper Steak” and “Avatar Beat” are the first two that come to mind but “Flesh Maze Tango” and “The Meaning Of His Tears” are also really solid songs. Thank you so much for each amazing video you make, and I’m looking forward to what you decide to do next!!

[@WhatIsMyPorpoise]

Peper Steak is great, but there really isn’t much to analyse. Flesh maze tango, minuit a fond la caisse, avatar beat and fake orchestra would probably be the ones to go to. But, like. Imagine if he reacted to rainy day (with meat). Or Not Safe. Or Empty Hallway.

[@kaicicle610]

@@WhatIsMyPorpoise I was thinking about putting in Not Safe too lol just as a fun surprise. I completely forgot about Fake Orchestra tho, you’re right that one would be great.

[@epti3539]

Love Larkin. My favorite peice of his is the preview song "Lace" from the sequel to hollow knight that isn't out yet. It would be cool to hear insight to that song since we don't know where it's used in the game yet.

[@RosieDeer]

My personal favourite track from Hollow Knight is Greenpath, it's the point where the music made me fall in love with the game.

[@samuelico06]

Hell yeah, we were waiting for this piece of art be reacted for you man, thank you to check the OST's of my favorite game ever! That's one of the bests, it is a Bossfight Music theme, how the title says: the "Mantis lords". They are both elegants and deadly bosses. Big hug from brazil.

[@Triffor128]

this tune plays to the most fun bossfight I ever fought in any video game and it is epic as hell as well.

[@chysero8636]

I seriously really enjoy your hollow knight reactions. Keep em coming!

[@ImVeryOriginal]

This piece plays during a boss battle with the titular Mantis Lords - three leaders of a noble warrior tribe. The fight is very rhythmic - the graceful mantises attack you in a regular pattern, and you must learn to respond to each one in turn, creating a sort of lethal dance (alluded to by the repeating calls and responses). The boss and their theme are definitely fan favorites.

[@finnkoeweit]

It would be amazing if you checked out the soundtrack from Risk of Rain 2 by Chris Christoudoulou. Probably my favourite OST ever. A few recommendations: the rain formerly known as purple, con lentitud proderosa and the raindrop that fell to the sky.

[@herb2110]

I highly recommend “Antarctic Oscillation”

[@jacopogadler5756]

I also recommend "Sealed Vessel" from Hollow Knight and "Lace" from Hollow Knight Silksong

[@monochrome2838]

I love the Mantis Lords fight for many reasons. The music, the context, the fight itself, but my favorite reason is the reward. Mantis Lords is an incredibly hard fight for a new player, but if you can beat them, you get access to one of my favorite charms and a late-ish game area. If you can brave this area, you get access to the other late game areas with unlocks in them. Double jump, multiple health and soul upgrades, massive amount of nice charms, and access to Kings Station, arguably the late game hub.

[@matiaspereyra9392]

Grimm troupe + nightmare king grimm (they are tematically connected) would absolutely slap

[@veronicawexel1291]

Best fuckin game ever, I'm so excited to hear your take on the music!

[@SpikePilgrim]

Now listen to Sisters Of Battle for the even more epic version!

[@cabreramariabelen3263]

oh so fun how you got 08:38 the "stab, stab" (Psycho movie legacy there haha)

[@dreammachine3522]

Hollow Knight is the Bugs version of Dark Souls and shares many story similarities, the Mantis Lords are about the third boss in the game and the fight is in my opinion one of the best in the game along side some endgame bosses. The Mantis Lords are very well respected warriors in Hollow Knight lore and work around the clock keeping a promise made a very very long time ago and this boss fight is also where the game starts kicking off for real with it's bosses and they actually start getting pretty hard, not that the fight itself is super complex or anything the fight plays more like dance and once you learn the steps it becomes one of the most memorable boss fights in Hollow Knight and there are MANY good fights in Hollow Knight so picking just a few that stand out is often very hard. There is another version of this song called "Sisters of Battle" and without spoilers as much as possible it's another version of this fight and I would love to see thoughts on it. Great Video!

[@Storstr]

I already know that if i were to every play this song, right off the bat I would be either slowing down or speeding up so much with that starting line.

[@hedwin_tv8122]

Mantis lords fight is literally a dance, it's one of the best fights in the game in my opninion !

[@hedwin_tv8122]

My fav OST Lets goooo

[@PrixtoTNT]

OH GOD YES, LET'S GOOOOO!!!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

It was a nice piece

[@PrixtoTNT]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts And if you ever want to continue with Hollow Knight, this track is really popular in the community kzbin.info/www/bejne/p57Wm6l4ntuFobc But most of people would be upset if you don't also react to the second (and more famous) version kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6KbdpJngdCid8U I know it's a weird place to put a recommendation, sorry lol

[@andrewsantiago1949]

you should absolutely listen to sealed vessel. It’s definitely my favorite ost from hollow knight and it fits so perfectly with when it plays. It happens during the final boss fight and it’s genuinely a perfect song to wrap up a perfect game.

[@chysero8636]

It is an absolute necessity that you react to troupemaster grimm, as well as nightmare King grimm

[@jons582]

I've been listening to Kevin penkin for a few years now and I truly believe he's a genius. He makes anime songs and I suggest listening to, DANCE : NARAHATE, PRINCESS AND THE VILLAGE, and Stingerhead nest. His music is so amazing

[@Th3G4m3F4n]

Hollow Knight has an amazing soundtrack and every piece is a delight to hear. If you are checking out more videogame music, I recommend "Wielder Temple" from Chicory: A Colorful Tale. It's a good game that could use more attention. The composer is Lena Raine, who did music for Celeste and Minecraft... Also anything from Celeste is good, too.

[@andoryuguen1273]

This plays during a confrontation with 3 mantis lords, this is the boss music for them.

[@tuliofouly6090]

Hey Tony, i'm a little addicted by your reactions lately, and I have a recommendation given that your listening games ost and likes rock, a good call would be Hades - No Escape, Hades is a roguelike RPG (a game that changes randomly the fases while u playing it)

[@epti3539]

Good riddence would be super cool too. Especially if he heard both versions

[@randerins]

I just can't get enough of this game. Definitely in my top 5 of all time.

[@DanielGarcia-rx3kt]

Sort-of minor spoiler alert: As you navigate the underground bug kingdom of Hallownest you encounter many once-dead bugs reanimated by a sweet-tasting orange corruption throughout its many caves. As you make your way further down its Fungal Wastes you encounter the Mantis tribe. They, unlike most of the bugs you've encountered so far, retain their intelligence and are not infected by the orange sickness. They are a skilled but ruthless clan, mounting their trophies on pikes as a warning to intruders. As you explore their village while combating its skilled inhabitants you come across their Lords. The three sisters (with an absent, traitorous fourth that succumbed to the orange corruption) remain on their thrones guarding a massive door leading even deeper into Hallownest. They look at you. Watch you. You draw your nail and they stand (cue soundtrack), accepting your challenge. You fight one and after a skilled exchange she retires to her throne. Then you fight the remaining two at once. After being bested by the Knight they, too, return to their thrones. The duel is over and they acknowledge you with a reverential bow, opening the heavy gate as they do so. The door holding back the Beasts. The door leading into Deepnest. On subsequent visits all of the once-hostile mantises bow in the same way the Lords did and don't attack you unless you attack them first.

[@revanmorningstar716]

Now if only Baby Grimm would get the memo they are no longer enemies

[@gufo_arrapato8160]

Let's goooooooo

[@fyfm7004]

Been loving your polyphia reactions. HK is also my favorite game. As a fellow musician, love your analysis and breakdowns. Subbed.

[@lucozadelover8186]

There could be a zombie apocalypse and this guy would still be analysing the sounds of the zombies beating at his doors and windows

[@TheMthuber]

Hollow knight has so many good OST (:. I also recommend Ori and the blind forest. Keep up the good work

[@ryanramirez8294]

NEXT SEALED VESSEL!!

[@barefootalien]

I _love_ what a harpsichord does in music like _this_ for sure. Obviously it makes you think of Bach, but also, for me, Vivaldi.

[@Eisog]

Loving the hollow knight reacts! More please!

[@wagiqwq]

I love your reactionsss, keep it up

[@lastrusomg]

Not a battle, a dance

[@sugoistalin7809]

This music still gives me PTSD from the first time I fought this boss.

[@TheRealNameless1]

My favorite boss fight. I just like pacing and flow plus I'm a sucker for the harpsichord

[@sglnn153]

The hollow knight ost is amazing you should definitely listen to more of it

[@dely9999]

This is how a boss music should sound

[@PrixtoTNT]

This boss fight feels almost like a dance

[@Ledbottom86]

Hollow Knight has many amazing songs

[@PilsnerGrip]

I really hope Chris Larkin gets a lot of work on games, his work is pretty universally loved.

[@RubyLoxolyte]

YEAHHHHHH HOLLOW KNIGHT WOOHOO

[@silenttttttttt]

It would be awesome if you checked out some Calamity Mod OSTs like Stained Brutal Calamity or Roar of the Jungle Dragon. Calamity Mod has amazing music.

[@caseyminnick7967]

Sealed Vessel would also be a great piece to react to!

[@elmerthiendoesgames9061]

It's a dance... with spears.

[@maximus7513]

I would like to recomend you to watch all of overlords opening and endings in their full version

[@bxillm]

So technically mantis lords are the only bosses in the game that don’t stand in the way of the protagonist from a gameplay perspective. Instead of an instant ambushing like every other boss , Mantis lords are an optional challenge. Feels more like a trial than a fight! They just making sure you are worthy enough of the task you’ve been given. Before engage with them , the whole mantis tribe attacks you in an instant if you approach their village. After you pass the challenge you earn the whole village’s respect and you can move freely without bothering you any more.

[@Scilk_607]

Would love to see him react to Made in Abyss ost

[@vaxfantomen]

Love the breakdowns, pause as much as you want ^^ If you enjoy slapping bass and funk I can reccomend "Jet Set Radio Future - Funky Dealer" OST I really would like your input on it because its hardly nothing like it in gameing Have a nice one man, thanks for the content : ]

[@RinrinFran]

Oh he's in for a wild ride. Hollow Knight music is *GOD* tier, heh.

[@bradyharper3238]

You should also listen to the Nightmare King Grimm theme from the same game. It’s on par with this.

[@MichaelLeightonsKarlyPilkboys]

Would love your thoughts on Hollow Knight OST - Greenpath. Starts quite gently but has a nice build up and is very pretty.

[@Farawyn98]

Amazing analysis! Would love to see you react to "Restoring the Light, Facing the Dark" from the game Ori and the blind Forest.

[@bravocok197]

The grimm troupe soundtrack from hollow knight is something i think you'll like a lot cus it has a little "plot twist"

[@familydinner1644]

You should try Soul Sanctum next! Beautiful piece of music

[@ALynn127]

I'd love to see a reaction to the K-ON series's music. It has one of the best ost in anime since the entire show is based on people learning to make music and making said music.

[@fischerman9284]

If you haven't already I'd love to hear your reaction to some of the songs from Blood Blockade Battlefront. Some of the songs like Catch Me If You Can are very jazzy. That or In the Blind from the Made in Abyss OST

[@geznos]

I can't believe you reacted to Polyphia and Hollow Knight, this is amazing!

[@airumavieira6747]

Tony, will u react to the others OSTs? there are some that are incredible, especially the Pale Court, u'll love it

[@ballerdonk]

My band director never let me do a harpsichord solo :(

[@aceskeletonne7446]

you should check out hollow knight grimm's theme next, either one of the two theyre both great

[@PythonKnight]

So personally I think you should look into Broken Vessal from Hollow Knight. It's a song that is different than most other songs but still has the strong impact that the others have.

[@Prototype-357]

Yes, yes it is.

[@superseriouscat5448]

you really should react to Sisters of battle and Daughter of hallonest wich are orchestral versions of the themes you already reacted to, those are legendary.

[@benoitgagnon8134]

Yessa hollow knight soubdtrack🤩

[@confuzedduk1008]

You should listen to sealed vessel

[@pangling2217]

My favourites from Hollow Knight is probably the grimm troupe and nightmare king. 👍 But really like Hornet's music.

[@NeatGames]

This game inspired me to make my own game! I need to find someone to make amazing music for me hehe.

[@Vanaris.]

can you react to some Mili next, a well-known name in anime music, there are some that are instrumentals only, and some that have lyrics too my suggestions would be: Maroma Samsa and Vulnerability for instrumentals only and String Theocracy, Birthday Kid, and Mortal With You for lyrical videos hard to choose amongst them all but these would really make an impression on you imo both in vocal range and creativity with instruments really love your reactions and how you analyze all the instruments involved

[@jayc9009]

I'm assuming you'll make your way there eventually but I gotta see you breakdown some of the final fantasy 14 soundtrack songs. Recommend the shadowbringer main theme.

[@ALL-jq2cn]

You should react to Neir Automata songs. It has wonderful music. A2 Android theme/Bipolar Nightmare, a Beautiful Song, and Weight of the World in Eng/Jp are some well known songs and some of my favorites

[@xavierforget]

City of Tears is one of my favorites in the game, though OST is good. I much prefer the in-game, cause it's raining in the background.

[@Aoenias]

The Mantis lords prevent anything from leaving Deepnest through the one viable gate, and you need to enter Deepnest through their gate. Upon defeating them in combat, they take a formal bow and grant you passage. From that point on, the mantid enemies under their rule will not initiate combat with you and will also politely bow.

[@Aimad_99]

LACE from SILKSONG

[@ViktorTheRook]

You gotta do SEALED VESSEL

[@Colutti115]

......never played or heard........., but saw some people comparing its ost to Made ost..........so may be good...... 🥸

[@sheshinn1380]

it would be good if you analyze sealed vessel :D

[@TheVentrexian]

Nothing really to spoil in the game plot wise here but it's a skill check boss fight in the game that gradually gets tougher as you damage the boss who is actually 3 separate bosses who take turns then all 3 at once, really fun fight to prepare you for others in the game.

[@LYOKO84]

Just play this great game to know what this theme is about 😉

[@kylemenos]

Is this Bach. Yes, yes it is.

[@bullymaguire186]

please do sealed vessel or broken vessel from hollow knight next! would love to hear you react to that.

[@icepenguin7278]

If you do the chainsaw man Ending 2 song can you do the full version? The anime outro leaves so much of the amazing parts of the song out of it.