MUSIC DIRECTOR REACTS | YOASOBI - 勇者 Frieren OP

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

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[@MissusAnon]

Can you re-review this for the English version?? One thing that becomes way more apparent is how complex the vocal melody is. I mean holy crap, I've actually learned how to sing it for the most part finally, it's absolutely chaotic and all over and beautiful with how it pauses in all of these places and with how fast it is... and I still cannot completely hit every note distinctly in some of those more chaotic ups and downs. 8:31 in particular IS-- THE MOST tricky snippet of melody that I have ever tried to sing. I don't know how to explain it, but the pattern the notes play in these steps down defy every expectation that one normally has when predicting and following patterns of melodies as a singer. After going over it, over and over again... my brain is still wanting to trip up at that part there, it's like I'm having to retrain my expectation for that specific part. It's incredible, such a great and fun composition. I haven't had this much fun singing a song in a long time, and it makes a fantastic warmup song.

[@ositempest7867]

All the names in the show are German words: Frieren=Freeze Himmel=Heaven or sky Heiter=Bright Eisen=iron Stark=Strong Fern=long-distance Flamme=flame

[@floxer]

I would translate "frieren" with "feeling cold" but close enough.

[@jalcome4201]

and Heiter is Joyful lmao, bright makes no sense for his character

[@thoji215]

Yeah, but "hell" means bright in german.

[@kupa121]

​@@jalcome4201bright, cheerful, joyful; they're pretty much the same aren't they? Tho I do agree that "bright" could be misunderstood, considering it has more than one meaning

[@skjorta1984]

oh of course fern means long range.. way too much sense

[@seekhide8824]

I'm Japanese. Some people will feel that the ending fits the anime better. However, upbeat tunes are often used as opening songs for anime, aimed at the masses. I feel that YOASOBI is doing well in that situation.

[@sweetmeloday5935]

Not gonna lie, I do somewhat feel the same. Milet did such an incredible job setting up a certain tone that fit the series so well, but I also love Yoasobi's chosen tone, It's like I'm walking on a journey, a parade, and a tale being told. And don't get me started with the instrumentals and choir, even though I'm quite familiar of the chord progression Yoasobi often likes to use, they all somehow sound unique. I'm really enjoying it a lot! I've listen to it on loop XDD it's such a fun song just like the Hero Party's journey.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

I'm looking forward to hearing the ending. I made sure to avoid it also

[@graveyardz56]

I think the opening tells us about the story from the readers perspective and the ending tells us about the character feeling from its perspective

[@Zerovid]

​@@graveyardz56or that the op from Frieren's, from it's lyrics and how rapid it's presentation as if flies by

[@batriam5921]

the upbeat song telling the tale of the Hero fits Frieren pretty well honestly. it keeps Himmel as a main part of the show even after his death as he should be. And honestly if both it and the ending were more slower it would make Frieren feel too much like a sad story.

[@gusslx]

Something i noticed with another comment out there: the song starts rather calm at 104 bpm. It only becomes upbeat at the first chorus, when the tempo doubles to 208. This is intentional. It coincides with the lyrics describing Frieren's realization that her time understanding is very different. After that, the next verse doesn't come back to 104, it stays at 208. Her time understanding has been altered ever since.

[@danilotakada6550]

If you check the lyric you can see that it reflects the story (Frieren view).

[@Luxius.]

well, that's what Yoasobi always does, turning novels/stories into songs

[@AllTheArtsy]

You dont even need the lyrics, the music is telling the story well enough. Lyrics are for the musically illiterate.

[@isaaclopez8735]

@@AllTheArtsylyrics enhance the listening experience, you have to be dense to believe that enjoying lyrics = musically illiterate 😂

[@Beefybeef5785]

​@@AllTheArtsy couldn't agree less

[@sleepfishl]

This Opener is an absolute banger. And the Lyrics, absolutely on point. YOASOBI have a thing for lyrics that tell a story.

[@LocTran-sc7mm]

As if the song isn't good enough yet, the bass at the last part literally knock me the fuck up man, i absolutely love this song, i can see why some people might like the ending more, but to me, this is the perfect opening

[@tiz7244]

bass so good it got op pregnant..

[@KingJH0510]

People say that yuusha misses the point of frieren I counter that by saying that THEY are missing the point of yuusha Just like how idol was about a character that disappears after one episode, yuusha essentially does the same thing Yuusha is about frieren's relationship with himmel, and how frieren felt when she lost him Its a relatively upbeat song but i hear the chorus and it just paints a picture of desperation. It feels like your running towards something that you can never reach, trying to grasp on to something that you cant touch. That, to me, is what this song is about, and its mother effing brilliant

[@kefir321]

Same, I hear a lot of desperation in Yuusha, even though it's upbeat. Idk why people are saying it's too happy? I have yet to read Frieren but this doesn't give a happy feeling at all lol

[@JKGirl90s]

I think it's because the song focus strongly on Frieren's relationship with Himmel and not so much with her 'current' party. The dissonance with Frieren is- due to her near immortality, she is never 'in hurry' and doesn't seem all that determined to reach her goal (himmel in Ende) What about her current companions? There's no mention of them whatsoever in the lyrics. Then again- there's the title of this series- it's about 'grief' and 'accepting transience of life' so it's the right call to focus on Frieren's feelings for Himmel. He is the past Frieren would always grieve for.

[@b2bsilliness468]

Especially since we're gonna see throughout the show , Frieren always looked back on her journey with a smile. That's her motivation for retracing her journey. She's not wallowing in grief or regret, she's cherishing their adventures together

[@ze-prestooo]

Idk, seems like a stretch.

[@icefiredragon94]

I really don't get why if a setting feels sad the EN side wants to make it sound like billie elish levels of sad. Yuusha as a song shows obvious feelings of missing someone but still moving forward even if they're long gone. It's still sad for what the character is going through and slowly realizing they miss their friends and making sure they remember to do what they forgot to when everyone was still there

[@XenoWeeb]

Yuusha is probably my favourite song from YOASOBI. I was absolutely blown away when I heard it for the first time, more than any other of their songs! I'm not an expert, nor do I know anything about music theory, but listening to music is just such a big passion for me. If I can listen to music, I will be doing so. I have lived like that for about 1-2 years now, and I could not be happier. Thus having a song blow me away like Yuusha did is such an amazing feeling! Anyway, very nice video! I love watching professionals explain what's happening and get excited about it, and it just makes me so happy!

[@kautsarmuntazar6754]

Although people keep tell me that this song didnt fit Frieren's, I still love this song

[@shofty.]

maybe the people didnt read the lyrics, because when you just read them you realise the song suits perfectly the story, as for the bpm i think they chose speedy bpm to mark how life past so fast and you should enjoy the small moments

[@jorntumrongwit9056]

I interpreted the tone of the OP as almost celebrating Himmel's life and what has come before, and with that interpretation it's *so* much better and extremely fitting in my view. The horns during the chanting part are almost like how you'd have in fantasy setting's celebration stuffs.

[@weiinnime6266]

This song give me old parade style music, it feels like we are watching a carnival/parade in fantasy world

[@Joeleon2]

People definitely understood the lyrics, the issue comes more with the tempo. The story is largely meant to be melancholic throughout so having such an upbeat OP can feel off. @@shofty.

[@shofty.]

@@Joeleon2 yeah maybe, but usually the ops in most animes are upbeat and it kinda feels better for an op, and you can take it as if they were celebrating himmel's story as someone said in the comments, anyways i understand the people who say the op doesnt fit really well

[@alwaysforeigner2]

Man I always love your reactions, you help further my understanding of music! ありがとうございます🙏🔥

[@zunikanu1087]

I find it weird that with every YOASOBI song I hear, I like all the other parts of the song much more than the chorus

[@tainaap]

Understandable, since chorus are somewhat repeated throughout the song, and the half-time grooves are a one time unexpected thing...

[@nublord5648]

I like the chanting part that they used at the end of this song and Idol's for the anime version. Something about just pump me up

[@milksyrup8447]

I'm super glad to see someone sharing the same opinion. It's not to say that YOASOBI choruses are bad, but they really pale in comparison to the amazing first couple verses and overall build-up to their choruses. My favorite parts of Idol were actually the first few verses.

[@zunikanu1087]

@@milksyrup8447 the first song I heard was the one for Beastars, and I absolutely jammed at the start, then for the chorus it just felt fine.

[@saucemaster6452]

it's because every single YOASOBI song has the same three choruses lmao. Ayase is innovating with the production and arrangement of everything BUT the chord progression of the choruses. The chorus of this song in particular is extremely disappointing cus everything else was so damn good.

[@LadyWednesday88]

Personally I think the song suits Frieren story extremely well. when it starts to pick up with some fights especially for the El Dorado arc this song is exactly the feeling for the emotions I felt reading. I dont think the anime will get to that part though, I think the 24 eps season will end at the finale of the exam arc.

[@ShukakuTheCrazy1]

Wait, is it going to have 24 episodes?

[@gageriddle1681]

​@@ShukakuTheCrazy1yeah. If it does well theres a chance we get a 2nd season but this season is supposed to be 24 episodes

[@subratanandy2142]

This song encompasses the entirety of Frieren , her previous journey, her new journey, her motivation, desperation and regrets . I hope it's played in the final episode.

[@erufailon4723]

Ayase is good at getting to the emotional core of whichever work he's inspired by and writing music that resonates with those emotions

[@evanmiller4502]

this opening fits the show VERY well. perfectly fits the vibe from episode 3 and onwards

[@neo-ic7un]

この物語にとても合ってると思います。人にとってはとてもとても永い旅路、フリーレンにとっては50年、100年なんて過ぎてしまえば一瞬の出来事。壮大でまたスピード感のある曲調はフリーレンとヒンメル達との時の流れの違いのような部分を表しているようにも思える。私は漫画を読んでいないから先の事はわからないけど、ヒンメル達との別れから少しずつ人間の事を知ると同時にヒンメル達との想い出や意味を知っていってただの旅路と思っていた彼女の心の変化や感情がとてもよく表されてる曲と歌詞だと思います。今回も英語バージョンが出たので海外の人にも歌詞の意味が日本語バージョンに近い意味合いを知る事が出来ますが、そうでない場合曲調や演奏の方でアニメに合ってるかどうか判断するだろうし、国ごとにイメージにあった曲調というのがあるだろうからそこはどうしようもないよね。

[@mrmouse4121]

Frieren is wonderful. I read the manga and it was always so poetic. Glad to see the beautiful gouache colors, it gives it a really strong fairy tale feel to it.

[@lostfigure3703]

I don't care what anyone says, BOTH the OP and ED are absolute BANGERS! Just tie in perfectly with this being a deserved anime of the year

[@ZeroSeriesMMX]

Really loved how "Yuusha" was analyzed here... but as for any Yoasobi song, I've developed something of an adage: "Listen to the two, then prepare to listen and freak out to the six." Ikura clearly shouts from the rooftops, and Ayase carpet-bombs with all the different musical elements. When performing live though... a certain pack of six becomes a wholly different animal, with Yoasobi signed in blood (and magical music).

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Musical carpet bombs. That's a new expression 👀🎶

[@jervinreyes21]

This song actually express the emotion of whole anime, at least based on part of manga I did read. But initially I dont feel it as its like repeating tones & melody, but the more I listen to it the more I appreciate and love it.

[@ConManAU]

I'm definitely not staying up for the premiere, but just as equally I am definitely looking forward to watching this later - I love Frieren, I love YOASOBI, and I have feelings about this song so I'm really interested in seeing what you made of it. And maybe you'll get around to the ending theme by milet at some point too.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Def will be doing the ED soon

[@supermarketone]

I think the ED was written by Evan Call, just vocals by millet. Evan does *everything* when he does a score, he has a whole credit screen dedicated to him on the OP, not even sawano gets that. The only other composer who gets that treatment is Radwimps in shinkai films.

[@aussieboy4279]

@@supermarketonethere was a special ending made for the 2 hour premiere composed by Evan Call and sung by Milet but the normal ed as far as I understand is just solely done by Milet

Man the visuals for the ED are also GORGEOUS

[@alanantoniogarzaescamilla164]

The choir here sounds really epic, and when listening it while watching that specific part in the opening, I couldn't help but respect how brilliant it was delivered. The glorious yet vanishing past and the unexperienced yet promising future, united by the struggling but boundless present.

[@tka4nik]

"The glorious yet vanishing past and the unexperienced yet promising future, united by the struggling but boundless present" that's a quote and a half right there

[@aussieboy4279]

I love this opening and I love the show. The ED is beautiful as well so I’m excited to see your reaction to that! Great video!

[@popthrop]

The way that every time i thought i knew what was going to happen next, and every time something entirely different happened is what makes this song that amazing to me. Amazing music!

[@SoufianPiano]

I arranged this song on piano but wow it's very interesting to have such a complete analysis done by a music director. Thank you for this video 😄

[@PROyaegerist]

yoasobi is great! heavenly delusion op ; innocent arrogance by Bish 🙏

[@Daniel-mx9sd]

Do not give up hope

[@jetman2045.]

Stay determined 💪

[@willow_wisper]

full support man

[@willow_wisper]

It worked bro thanks...

[@PROyaegerist]

@@willow_wisper yessss

[@Alim7105]

a commentary video like this is the reason I can appreciate more the song I already like 👍

[@nr1877]

thanks for the reaction, tony! one of my favorite yoasobi song so far! feels unique but has different uniqueness from idol, which is so different from their other songs. some people says that the ED (you should check that too) fits the series better, but for me both ED and OP balance each other. OP brings parade vibes, joyfulness, some nostalgic but adventurous feelings, and ED has that peaceful and mellow vibes.

[@BasedMamaJames617]

I did NOT know there was a longer version till today, my goodness the full version's ending is so much better with the chorus coming in with the main singer like they are cheering Frieren on. Great commentary even though I have no knowledge of musical terms much less play any instrument, I learned some new things. Last, is it me or does it almost sound like Indian music (he mentioned Samba so I wonder what type of music it is most like or what genres it maybe took inspiration from)?

[@Doges]

haha, most (every) anime opening/ending is shortened to TV size for the show; so if you like a song, there's more where that came from :)

[@ZuraJura]

Some say it's too upbeat for an OP but I say it's perfect for showing Hero's party beautiful journey and the fact that the journey ended. I was sad after episode 1 and then hear the OP again knowing their journey already finished.

[@SoraiaLMotta]

Thanks for your analysis. I havent seen the anime but readed the manga long a go. My first impression is the opening is too hopefull / happy in the melody then the impression that I have got of the story. But with your rythm observation the metaphor of the vocalist trying to focus or getting in the same pace as the percussion in the begining, the getting power from it as is their releationships between the character that are lost but found strenght with each other and belonging.

[@scubast3v3n]

The OPs have been outstanding so far this season. Great video as always Tony!

[@skiltlive2223]

You must hear Link Click op 2. Its absolutely amazing work! I bet you never heard something like this in the music.

[@amitgiri5075]

Love your analysis and deductions, every time I watch I learn new details and hear new things. Thank you

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Happy to hear that!

[@Moxie773]

I'm probably late to the game but I'm curious about @drumrolltonyreacts reaction to the live version of this (and other songs) with Tatsuya Amano (Crossfaith) on drums supporting them on a few tours last year. Sheeeesh, he is a BEAST. You mentioned the Samba-esque groove and that's one of the first things I picked up on this song. Found out, Tatsuya is obsessed with latin beats. He just made Yoasobi's live performances thick, I mean THICC. The rolls, the double kicks, the timing, he's choppy but very much in the pocket. Uugghh cant explain it, it's just so good. Put a metalcore drummer on a JPop roster and he transforms EVERYTHING🔥🔥🔥 Plus, Ayase is just a genius composer.

[@degenskonto6408]

Fuckin love the choir in this song

[@jeansnow1116]

This is what we call a BANGER

[@PrograError]

yoasobi always kicks out bangers this year... from idol to this... (ok maybe not this year for anime season)

[@ecrosenow5194]

I’ve come to realize frieren is a great example of the kind of show or thing I like to watch or read just like magician by Kim serae but I’ve also come to realize that despite loving mangas and anime’s that make me sad or cry sometimes I also instinctually avoid the ones I know will despite the fact I love them more than anything but I can’t stop watching Frieren it has a hold on my soul

[@hieristniemand6805]

Already waited for this video, hyped to see it.

[@shade4759]

i love how the music is more vivi than the voice it's like the if somthing is below the more rigid words, except when the voice breaks into something more vivid to follow the music.

[@Takatou__Yogiri]

people who have high quality headphone can enjoy the music to fullest.

[@aressenpai5421]

There is also an English version for the song where you will see why this song is perfect OP for Frieren. I hope you check it out XD

[@BeccaVinesz]

Incredible song, very immersive with powerful piano as well!

[@tahmidqt]

exactly what i was waiting for, this man is goated.

[@LauLessPariah]

It feels upbeat and depressing. Its making me want to watch the anime cuz im curious how tf they could mix both of them together and make it sound this good.

[@smithy3950]

Please react to YOASOBI if I could draw life, it’s one of their best songs and it’s absolutely amazing!

[@steviemoe-]

You should definitely react to more of YAOSOBI

[@andreebonilla8717]

I think you would love the overlord s4 opening full, its a masterpiece.

[@gloomygloomstalker3878]

I’m so excited to see you react to the second OP ‘Haru’ it’s also so good

[@christine0519]

I love this song. ❤❤❤

[@game-rlife2571]

Thanks for the reaction always appreciated ❤

[@TheSurgePhoenix]

Yoasobi does it again with an absolutely stellar track

[@AlphaOmegaKnight77658]

Broken Games by FZMZ (Shangri-la Frontier OP) Ikenai Fool Logic by Unison Square Garden (Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions OP) Both really good!!

[@moonblastx1996]

Frieren instantly became my favorite anime of all time in the first episode

[@darmayasa8523]

the Sangri la Frontier opening song is worth to listen sir, please consider that on the next reaction 😊

[@lukyyt9637]

Hey! Brand new subscriber here from the beatbox community and already watched a multiple of your videos! I want to request that you react to a beatbox music video "moments i had" by Den. You reacted to 2 of his songs before, but this one is my favorite! PS: I literally just discovered your channel 2 hours ago and i watched most of your beatbox reaction videos and i saved a few other videos to my watchlater playlist 😂

[@takanara7]

I was having trouble deciding what to watch so I just, uh, acquired some Anime based on what was popular and the name alone, and this was one of 'em. Right way I thought the theme song was pretty good then saw it was by Yoasobi in the credits and I'm like, 'oh'.

[@ooO0hana0Ooo]

Thanks for the reaction they are awesome please react to more Eve🎉

[@zlorfik2428]

If you havent already, i would love to see you reacting to "Raphael's Final Act" and "Twisted Force". I think they are contender for greatest song of the score.

[@arnebanane147]

Fun fact: The title of the Anime "Frieren" means Freeze/Freezing in Germany i dont know if it fits for the Anime but the op is really cool (idk if the Word has a Japanese meaning because i cant Speak or understand Japanese) Edit: somebody just wrote it but i just have to write a Comment when i see a German Word in a Video XD

[@laststand84]

Most of the places & names used in this series are german. 'Frieren' it's the main character here, her personality kinda cold so i guess it's on point.

[@hto7274]

@@laststand84or its the fact that time passed slowly for her like time is ‘freezing’

[@ngegamesantai_]

Ayase is such a genius producer

[@juanjosebello7572]

Yoasobi already uploaded the English version 2 months ago, you should check it out

[@HaIIow]

Im not a patron so I don’t know if you will see this request, but I have been watching your videos recently and saw Black Memory from one of my favorite groups. I was wondering if you could react to Manner Mode from their Fixion album. There’s a handful of good songs in that album.

[@ねこ-m3]

最後のピアノとベースとドラムが好きです。

[@tylerhack9564]

Yaosobi just doesn't miss

[@Xanoss99]

i just discovered this anime today and was gonna tell you to react to this cause i knew you would like it LMAO. little late to the party.

[@VnW32vivalavida-_-]

Amarte de Yoasobi y su música ❤

[@davidyodo24]

Another YOASOBI BANGER 🔥

[@phillycheesesteaks5045]

yo i really suggest more of yoasobis work. i feel like you would appreciateミスター , biri-biri, or ラブレター .

[@CattyFae]

oof, every time I see that ring of Frieren's I feel so much!

[@nuttapatkasiwat7111]

I wish you will react it ED too

[@alexmfcamara]

Stops and rewinds. Yes, we deal with it ❤

[@Gibbysaurio]

Please react to the second opening, it's definitely my favorite of the two.

[@nandro9025]

Can you react Ado - Show?,the vocal and instrument so insane

[@tsunalein]

Yoasobi is a great newcomer

[@illuminavi]

the anime reminds me of that one manga that it has 4 party member to kill the demon god , they did kill the demon god but 3 of them died but the magician survived, so he uses his magic to control the bodies of his dead comrades to return them to their family

[@laurarivadeneira2597]

Name??

[@illuminavi]

@@laurarivadeneira2597 yuusha goikkou no kaerimichi

[@zarchief0112]

May I have the name of this manga too, I feel like I have heard this story before

[@orphixigl1476]

Name????

[@heartlesscomatos3458]

If your liking YOASOBI, I recommend going back and listening to Monster by YOASOBI.

[@danielduarte6802]

Woah not a big fan of yoasobi but I enjoyed this one more than I thought I would

[@jonathanbrown5101]

Jjk op 1 full and op 4 full reaction asap please please

[@ScionStorm1]

"It's not combat heavy" Me watching episode 9:

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Lol yea things changed 👀😅

[@hotheadg7043]

Please Listen Sunny by Yorushika Frieren's 2nd Opening

[@doodlegame8704]

Be sure to check out the ending theme as well “Anytime Anywhere” by milet. Honestly I prefer it to the OP because it fits the series so well! It’s got a more somber but still grand sound to it. (I still like this song too ofc just not a personal fav)

[@MrLoipurz]

It reflects the story from freien POV

[@ratlingzombie8705]

Love your Videos :) Could you take a look at the first opening of 86 (Eighty-Six)?

[@Aragamil]

Amazing Reaction !! Hope you will react to the opening of Shangri-la frontier, it's another anime of this season

[@SajjieSajj]

Hey Tony, love the content! I am not sure if this will manage to get to you, but if so, I would really appreciate you reacting to Will Stetson - Writing on the Wall. It is a song with a Genshin Impact theme about one of the playable characters, Kaveh. You might appreciate it. If you do, would love to see your reaction to it! Thank you and keep up the wonderful content!

[@StruXid]

the song doesnt fit frieren but it kinda fits as well. how did yoasobi make it work

[@ХатиманХиккигая]

damn, the song is definitely good, but I like 2 oppening Frieren many times more

[@IndraSaputra-vk3cb]

Give “Show” by Ado a listen you’ll defo enjoy it

[@aoironph]

Hope you check the ED from milet.

[@DrumRollTonyReacts]

Definitely will

[@jackattack3246]

Anyone else surprised that Zom 100 hasn’t been covered

[@jetman2045.]

The OP for Zom 100 is certainly a fun listen.

[@mck0027]

It's like a Japanese samba.

[@lostdestroyer8400]

nice

[@ねこ-m3]

4:32 〜 独特なバックで流れる音はナウシカ（ジブリ、宮崎駿）で聞いた事ありませんか？

[@ceegae1670]

This song getting unnecessary hate just because YOASOBI is famous 😢.

[@RulerExplosionMurder]

You should SO do the second intro! The first one is a total banger. The second one is like a painting without a canvas, it's a beautiful song and I need your reaction to it, Tony!

[@FantomMind]

Am I crazy I find this way better than Idol!?

[@Zigeuninja]

nah it definitely is

[@K3Vz0]

Everyone saying this song should sound sad. Do you really think it sounds happy? And how

[@silent-cer8254]

Op sounds sad especially the lyrics. idk what people are hearing 😅

[@LauLessPariah]

It's the same kind of effect as the song "I really wanna stay at your house". When Cyberpunk came out and you'd hear the song on the radio while driving, it was an absolute bop. After watching edge runners, the song is extremely sad and beautiful.

[@cerberuskris3601]

the first time i heard this song i dont like it at all, since i follow the manga before the anime was announce. The song theme throw me off, but the more i listen to it more and more while at work and read the english translate lyrics, i start to like it

[@gugugamer9615]

You should also do a video on former time trio ýou will like it