MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | Ups and Downs - Slayer's Theme (Guilty Gear Strive)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I know I say it everytime... but damn this was SO GOOD! For live content catch me on Twitch. www.twitch.tv/drumrolltony

[@DarKaoZ]

Fighting game music is so damn good in general! You should also hear some music from KOF, they have some really amazing and different music like this track from 98 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIvKdoRoms-Nga8 Anyways, Slayer new track is so good, I always enjoy the analysis of the music you do!

[@tisno8799]

Hey you should hear Mushoku Tensei endings

[@mak0zy161]

1:20 he doesn't even realize it, but the theme got him to say "dandy"

[@TheFortySeventhPlatoon4700]

Nah he said damn dude 😔

[@mak0zy161]

@@TheFortySeventhPlatoon4700 that's what he THINKS

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Next thing you know, he gets married with a girl named sharon

[@AsterothRayet]

I love when Daisuke gets unconventional and starts fusing genres. Despite the heavy energy, you never feel like you've lost the swing style and jazz soul and it's just so cool. This song is a killer. Daisuke and Naoki is just dishing out one banger after another

[@webber4524]

made me crave more jazz rock

[@goby1764]

All these fake ass gg fans outta. nowhere lmao

[@ali_altoxin]

𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓭𝔂.....

[@KingNothing117]

Love the shortness of this compared to other themes, when you consider what the song's about; everyone else's themes are about their trauma, issues, the bad times and generally trying to overcome their struggles. Gender identity, unrequited love, past mistakes, questioning existence, etc etc.......and then this theme comes in, jazzy and happy, just screaming 'Life's good, what a gas 🎉😃!'

[@Helldragon789]

Sol badguy kill wife. Life bad Dandy man love wife. Life good

[@presussy]

Similar to Johnny's theme, where the entire songs just screams "he's him"

[@Nikowo1610]

​@@presussyTHE OOOOUUUUTLAAW

[@FortunePayback]

Yeah, part of me wants to say that it's criminal it's such a short tune, but the style being reminiscent of old-world music, and the length of the song could also be a bit of a metaphor in relation to the lyrics.

[@ericksonninojara6356]

Sin Kyske is like ima do it

[@Snoobins]

Alone Infection❌ Armor Clad-Faith✅ Crawl❌ Drift✅ Extras❌ Find Your One Way❌ Hellfire❌ Just Lean❌ Let Me Carve Your Way✅ (Finally!) Like a Weed, Naturally, as a Matter of Course✅ Love the Subhuman Self❌ Mirror of the World✅ Necessary Discrepancy✅ Out of the Box❌ Perfection Can't Please Me❌ Play the Hero❌ Requiem❌ Rock Parade❌ Smell of the Game✅ Symphony✅ The Circle✅ The Disaster of Passion❌ The Gravity✅ The Hourglass❌ The Kiss of Death❌ The Roar of the Spark❌ The Town Inside Me❌ Trigger❌ Ups and Downs ✅ What do you fight for✅

[@QuiksilverX7]

I’m so happy he covered Drift and Gravity they are my favorite! Couldn’t ask for more ❤️

[@having765]

He hasn't done what do you fight for yet

[@sierraandrews9921]

I REALLY wanna see a reaction to Alone Infection 😭

[@QuiksilverX7]

@@sierraandrews9921 With how much fun Tony seems to have with the Guilty Gear Ost, I’m sure he will cover it at some point 🙂

[@Snoobins]

@@having765 It was in a multi reaction video.

[@vlander1992able]

I just appreciate that Daisuke continues to just ooze his creative juices over everything he creates, like he really just let's his creative muse paint with finger paints and creates the best damn fusion music you've ever heard in your life. Screw genres where we're going we don't need no genres.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Haha 88mph genre reference

[@AuraPuffs]

I love how delicately you listen to tracks! I'm glad you take the time to point out so many details that I don't even acknowledge on a casual listen, it always makes me appreciate those finer parts in a different light. Thanks for your breakdowns & insight on these tracks!

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Aura...? Man how's going dawg? I've never saw any more videos of your channel, i think i knew you by JSAB by the time

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Aura...? Man how's going dawg? I've never saw any more videos of your channel, i think i knew you by JSAB by the time

[@FunnyValentineRE4L]

who up jackin their dandy rn?

[@kobayashiabacate6305]

LMAO

[@Reaper-Azurwrath]

Me!

[@johnjohnston8393]

Absolutely diabolical

[@atleast4kidsinatrenchcoat]

Straight up "jackin it", and by "it", haha, well. Let's just say. My Dandy

[@FakeStuff5]

Me!!

[@eliteal2188]

never apologize for stopping to analyze, its what I watch for!

[@michaeldeucalion9283]

Definitely never feel bad about pausing, these songs are so dense and full of meaning that it would absolutely be a shame to not discuss them.

[@sophrosynes6392]

I feel like a better way to go about it is listen without stopping, then rewatch for analysis

[@gatr2897]

This came out literally today, the latest DLC character, yet another one returning from the older games. Funny thing about this song is it takes the title of the shortest character theme in Strive now. Only 2 other songs on the OST even go below 4 minutes. Some people are disappointed there isn't more but I think the theme more than does its job, and being short and straightforward seems pretty fitting for Slayers carefree, nonchalant attitude. Slayer is a dandy vampire, and the original creator of the assasins guild, with noble intentions, but soon he saw the guild devolve into criminal activity so he left out of disgust. His strength is comical, it's hilarious how powerful he is. He can uppercut someone so hard that their body exits the milky way galaxy in seconds. He holds back massively 99% of the time but the strength he does exert is still tremendous compared to the rest of the cast. He loves finding people who can push him to his limit, and he's also very giving with praise for anyone who can impress him at all. His wifes name is Sharon and she's kind of just, immune to damage? Sort of? I think specifically she might be immune to consequence/continuity, due to her messed up universal ID, but that's kinda just speculation. Either way Slayer can suck her dry of blood until she's just a bag of skin and she'll be fine a moment later. Their relationship is super cute, they both love teatime and haiku. Ups and Downs lyrics are largely just his outlook on life after living so long. He's not quite as jaded as other immortal beings, and he urges living in the moment, not worrying too hard about where you're headed. Just do your best and you'll get where you're going, no need to rush. That one verse about the platinum knife and whatnot I think might be him telling about an assassination he committed? I think Orangeys lyrics are a bit incorrect in that section also, I think CapnBookers lyric video is more accurate, but we'll have to see if Naoki decides to share the official lyrics again.

[@_map217]

I think the lyrics in the platinum knife part are talking about how an old friend of his had no enjoyment in life despite having a lot of valuable things. Matches the sentiment brought forward in the "surrounded by precious things, the heart turns into stone" lines. Just more of a reinforcement on how slayer believes living in the moment is the most important thing to enjoying life. Basing this on the capnbookers video myself since I feel those lyrics are a bit more accurate as well. Obviously, this is up to interpretation between people and also could change once we have the official lyrics.

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Make gabriel playable

[@gatr2897]

@@Unk0wn_stalk3r I agree

[@Unotuchable]

It's short because he doesn't want to keep his lovely life waiting.

[@Bandit0]

now THIS is D A N D Y

[@nickfrigillana2645]

In universe, Slayer is a vampire and is a retired leader of the Assassin's Guild, enjoying his retirement by spending time with his wife and writing poetry (how good his poetry is is up for debate). He is one of the most powerful characters in the story, and can (relatively) easily beat anyone in a fight, but he enjoys giving people a chance by purposefully holding back. His theme works so well for him. There's this smooth cool jazz throughout it all, but there's this power that's consistently just there, sometimes under the surface but it also just rises to the top at moments too.

[@RavenUwU605]

Last Horizon is just so… dandy. He hits them with just enough force for them to make one smooth lap around the planet and land softly on the ground afterwards

[@qweenyaz]

A

[@AfroMidwestern]

His wife is also Immortal and indestructible and the only woman that won't die from his drinking and he cannot disobey her ever

[@yaboijd6597]

As a GG player, love your analysis on the series! Dont apologize for stopping!

[@sykownz5335]

So early on this song wow. The fun part is that this song is the shortest of Strive songs, and it's still more than 3 minutes, enough for Slayer to finish the rounds.

[@roar104]

You finish a ft3 in 3 mins without skipping any cutscenes even. Game is stupidly fast and swingy and I hate it

[@sykownz5335]

@@roar104 that's FG for you, it's usually very sided on 1 round and it's fast, especially Guilty Gear

[@kazubaknux6372]

"My lovely wife is waiting... Let's make this quick!"

[@supersonic4863]

im just certain he accidentally clicked on the "im not yo daddy im yo grandpa" version.

[@MondoJaeKusai]

daddy epwoga really pulled a fast one on us

[@Yoruislife]

I didn’t expect you to react to it this quickly lol excited to watch obviously

[@Icetilltheway]

MY HEART TURN INTO STONE

[@-Gwen404-]

HARDLY THE STUFF OF A BEDTIME STORY!

[@N0XUS104]

​@@-Gwen404-A HAPPY ENDING IS JUST A SAD SHORT DETOUR!

[@ConnonBallk7]

⁠@@N0XUS104LIFE IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION

[@ucNguyen-ty9cx]

@@N0XUS104 LIFE IS JUST A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION! ENJOY THE RIDE, WITH UPS AND DOWNS!

[@TheFortySeventhPlatoon4700]

Really like these reactions because it’s like showing my music teacher my favorite music and then hearing them break down the oddities, it’s really engaging Maybe I just feel like a little kid again

[@n0ham]

I get the same feeling too, I love it

[@melon3109]

every time, drumrolltony helps me appreciate all the layers in guilty gear music, making me love them more. this is a brand new track, so I get to go into it with a better understanding of the composition at the start. hellyea

[@bebooboop8502]

these videos make me realize id really like to see these guilty gear pieces performed by an orchestra

[@Chocokaylarobin]

"Life is a Journey not a Destination. Enjoy the ride with Ups and Downs."

[@bl8k3]

Daisuke always finds a way to mix two wildly different genres . This might be my favorite theme in the game.

[@bluegolisano7768]

as a note, Slayer makes reference to his XX theme in the voicelines (typically during 2H or 2D); "Haven't you got eyes?"

[@Xeroxthebeautiful]

The vibes on this one are positively dandy

[@ConnonBallk7]

So dandy

[@omaralghazal]

​@@ConnonBallk7 Dandism is over 9000!

[@SZ-rz8hj]

I am loving the Guilty Gear vids recently, keep em coming

[@vegetas_conscious]

love your breakdowns as someone getting into music its really helpful

[@planetaoruga]

Slayer's themes are always great, I said with confidence this would be a banger even before it came out, it was bound to be, hopefuly some day you can take the time to listen to themes of the older guilty gear games, each Slayer Theme is awesome! just as your content, great as always!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

How old are these characters exactly?

[@planetaoruga]

@@DrumRollTonyReacts first game came out in 98! but Slayer for examples debuted in 2002, it's an old franchise but it got famous with the last entry, and in this entry is when Daisuke went really crazy with the soudtrack too! but the past games still have intresting songs even tho most are only instrumental

[@KumaPunchh]

There is indeed trumpet behind the guitar, further selling the dandy jazz

[@Shinius]

It's so funny, I listened to this song first and I straight up didn't even acknowledge the trumpet solo, I just got into the vibe and then the song was over. Breaking it down slowly helped me appreciate the trumpet solo lmao.

[@Unk0wn_stalk3r]

Now jack-a-dandy with us slayer mains.

[@Nooctae]

This character always had very Jazzy themes that felt very different. They're all great. if you ever get the occasion to listen to Jack-a-Dandy, it's a masterpiece for that.

[@lancerhades971]

we need more pauses. i want to here more music breakdowns man, i love hearing about meter and rythm!

[@Krisp0821]

Ty for dropping this so fast cause its how i learned the song had dropped and im glad ya enjoyed and even more glad that you feel find goin back when ya want to cause ofnthe gg community

[@aediusbarbatus]

Fantastic video, and mad props for getting this reaction out so fast. I saw the preview for your reaction before I had even had a chance to listen to the song (which is, as you correctly identified, "killer")!

[@b0unce805]

I’m hearing most of these guilty gear tracks for the first time along with you and man did I enjoy this one. The piano and band hits👌🏾

[@fatherphd8790]

Tony, I have read on previous videos comments you once mentioned that you dont like to pause much because people click off but please good sir KEEP PAUSING Your insight on music is invaluable to me and many more people and if you paused less it would suck. Those who dont watch the whole thing are missing out

[@Xeroxthebeautiful]

This is actually the shortest theme in the game. It's 12 seconds shorter than Find your one way the previous shortest.

[@ocake2613]

Feeling dandy

[@dreadkalibur1613]

It feels like a Romanian vampire going to New Orleans. Freakin banger!

[@Hox5241]

Drumroll Tony is the only man I can think of who can turn a 3 minute song into a 14 minute reaction lmao

[@cashordeals3672]

Love how his theme is classy Immortal man telling us to enjoy the journey that is life with it's ups and downs 😮‍💨🔥👌🏾

[@HazeEmry]

If people want to listen to the song without pausing, they can just go to so many other videos of the full song. The people who want the analysis won't ever mind you stopping. Also the comment about letting the song breathe for a moment made me realise that I absolutely love songs that do that. All gas is good and all that but breaks can be fun too. Leads to better times at times

[@ImCroozy]

"Heartbeat Stopper" should be "Hardly the stuff off..."

[@PhantomGato-v-]

This is the grandfather lyric video lol, official lyrics weren't released I don't think

[@stephenbyers6173]

God i love slayer so much, hes so dandy

[@Kiwibr_o]

I keep saying this for most DLC tracks, but the accompanying song here is phenomenal. Love that chorus!

[@Thelder]

Hey, I love your reactions. It's really cool to see a music specialist react to some cool musics from niches like games and animes. So, I have a couple of recomendations for you. First, from Hades, Good Riddance. From Transistor, We All Become. Finally, from Alan Wake 2, Herald of Darkness (maybe you already heard of/someone already recommended)

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Thx fir the recommended 🎶 👌

[@Godzmin]

Apparently the old opening overlaps perfectly with this one to make one complete song

[@HonorableHunter]

That was real dandy of him

[@captjolly107]

Hell yeaaaaaah this was a treat. Do you think you could do a vid on Jack-a-dandy?

[@professorgames3261]

true DANDYISM!!

[@Ihaskittay]

9:12 BEDMAN!!! I DONT CARE IF HE NEVER TALKS ABOUT THE VIDEO ITS BEDMANNNNNN AUGHHHUHU

[@undertaker2766]

guilty gear review on release day? Thx man, that was a nice surprise!

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I get one of those out once I'm awhile

[@mythcat1273]

Daisuke doesn't make music to go with the video game, he makes the video game to go with the music

[@orangeyeez]

my god i was literally in the middle of playing animal crossing and then i see my video being reacted lmao

[@le_lad]

We are so back-a-dandy

[@ConnonBallk7]

Your video is the amazing. Dandy even. Good job!

[@HazeEmry]

I'm gonna have to look up what you mean by "1997 red hot chili peppers". Kinda familiar w the band but not to the point I can pinpoint their style by year. How do you do this goddamn wow

[@CosetteTape]

It's specifically the really fuzzy, down-tuned, almost bassy "chukk-ah-wak-ah" guitar, that's trademark early RHCP

[@Sade4848]

ever so dandy

[@Sarkhamy]

The chorus is missheard pretty bad. "Hardly the stuff of bedtime stories Happy endings really just a snapshot in time Life is a journey Not a destination Enjoy the ride With ups and downs"

[@calinegro5]

Someone hire Tony to play this. Good Lord!

[@naturafathmic5007]

You should consider doing rock parade next. I think its amazing

[@CONFINEX]

true

[@ultimateo621]

There’s definitely trumpet in that lick

[@EspeonGaming0]

If there's one thing Daisuke can't do. It's miss when it comes to music

[@imperialfistsmarine5064]

How dandy!

[@doussPI]

This part at minute 5:41 sounds like it was a reference to Mario Bros.

[@rrr271003]

As a drummer myself, I appreciate a professional breaking down songs so it’s easier to learn the song. As the next sing request, I hope you can do Chipp’s theme “Play the Hero”.

[@dharlesnguyen3372]

I wonder if you will analyze Nameless Name from Girls Band Cry, the drums there are sick!

[@jakothy7097]

If you liked this song, you should listen to Jack a Dandy. Same vibes and for the same character but from the previous game

[@Angeleitor4000]

Very dandy

[@ayatokamina-ub7zj]

私はずっとあなたのExtrasのリアクションを待っています😊

[@shadow_bmgo_yt847]

You should reacted to "To 2000 you or 20000 years from now" by linked horizon pls🙏☺️

[@Whatagain72]

The best OST i ever heard from a game was Tobal 2

[@cr7viladen396]

This guy is the fastest gun in the west 💀

[@Maycolsenpai]

Tagatame by TK!!! 💚🔥

[@sabishiiiii]

don't wanna nag, but are there any plans to react to Ado and Natori's new track, Mirror?

[@Daddy_Kaiju]

Guilty Gear music is built different.

[@Sharon-0n0]

Tony I recommend the openings of Bleach, they are the best openings in anime, greetings from Argentina ❤️❤️❤️❗❗❗

[@NLambo88]

Bro you need to do big blast sonic from the older guilty gear

[@Tpr_xd]

peak

[@alexviksnins]

RATATATA!🤘🤘

[@kosto4ka91]

Hi, make a reaction to the new track "ya na ha - get up"

[@adrenolife1460]

React to go go loser ranger op, its amazing

[@ryooasu-yx8ns]

react to Wozwald by Miyashita Yuu please

[@sandrosaporito7124]

can you react "open the door"

[@dweblinveltz5035]

I've loved GG music since the early days, but man... I have always been irked by vocal tracks. Even on the official covers with native English-speaking singers, it just bothers me. Hashimoto is a good singer, but I think the vocal line and lyrics just aren't doing him any favors. Some of the songs get by, but this one really bothers me. Takes me out of it.

[@mrself5824]

Those lyrics are not right

[@MrTerry1298]

it's less than mid

[@hohnmagna6903]

Yap yap yap

[@solarkhan484]

L take

[@kevinaiken369]

No explanation, opinion invalid. Edit: let's goooooo 🥁

[@flompi384]

bait used to be believable 🤣🤣

[@Silver-tb7hf]

Opinions can be objectively wrong 🔥 🔥