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Team Fortress 2 is a 2007 multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation. It is the sequel to the 1996 Team Fortress mod for Quake and its 1999 remake, Team Fortress Classic. The game was released in October 2007 as part of The Orange Box for Windows and the Xbox 360, and ported to the PlayStation 3 in December 2007.[
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[@Beninator174]

Rest in Peace, Rick May.

[@breadispain454]

I am so sad Rick May died. I wish he was alive today. Do you guys agree?

[@dlive.]

HOW DARE YOU

[@vivious_]

@@breadispain454 🌩🌩🌩

[@dlive.]

man vs machine trailer was epic

[@SFluby]

@@breadispain454 what is wrong with this guy

[@maxxpower3d6]

Mercy from Overwatch is everything you'd expect the healing-based character to be. The Medic from TF2 is *nothing* like you'd expect the healing-based character to be.

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Mercy was my healing semi-main, but I'm more of a Lucio. Pharah is my main DPS tho.

[@raptordan166]

Medics relationship with his team mates is more of a symbiotic one, more out of Medics selfish and sadistic nature, but what do you expect out of a band of psychopathic mercenaries. He gets protection and guinea pigs to experiment on, his team mates are kept alive. A far cry more interesting than the angelic healer that's been tired over the years, the Medic is one of a kind.

[@HybridHenderson]

Who put the crazed man in a medical profession!?

[@silvergamer7250]

@@StringPlayerGamerOfficialmedic in tf2 is crazy, he replaced the hearts in his teamates with megababoon hearts to give them ubercharge (which makes people invincible for 8 seconds)

[@Yurei008]

In tf2 I mainly play as a heavy or medic because those the 2 class I earn the most points and sometimes engineer for damage but I’m more of a medic main

[@kermoots9261]

What I like about Valve and TF2's soundtrack is that they just said "F it", and they have all the orchestral sheet music available for free to download on their website.

[@flyaway1]

THEY DO?? How did I just figure this out

[@poggarzz]

And the comic too

[@antfarmer2227]

can someone link it?

[@mariaesterliraespinoza3680]

Where?

[@cockatoo010]

@@mariaesterliraespinoza3680 it's on a blog post in the website dated Juky 10th 2020

[@Indigo_404]

Fun fact: the reason why the main theme ends in those nine distinct beats is because there’s one for each of the playable characters :D

[@Doofing_Cookies]

Oh that's a cool fact!

[@armin1500]

hmm i dont hear 9, i hear like 4

[@eb0nhydra]

@@armin1500there’s 5 more fast ones that aren’t spaced out

[@CrustyTheMoist]

@@armin1500 Theres the 4 sharp ones, and then the 5 ending notes

[@theplaguegamer6216]

It goes, dun, dun, dun, dun, DunDunDunDunDun.

[@Trash_prince]

Conductor: "Man that must be my best work yet... in what part of this game are these gonna be played at?" Valve: "Huh?"

[@furinick]

and then they put it in the main menu, sometimes

[@tahirallita]

Main menu lol

[@mr.m2675]

it's featured in the best way, the advertisement material (meet the team)

[@frythechip7930]

at least it was used for the trailer when MvM first came out

[@dashthatoneviewer]

I really wish music was more use in tf2. They have gold mine of music but you rarely hear them in game

[@anorouch]

I love how medics fight song goes immediately from "He's an angel!" to "Oh, he's the other kind of angel."

[@Oliver-Thyella]

Went from “Hooray, it’s the Catholic Church!” To “Oh no, it’s the Catholic Church.”

[@MrJJandJim]

@@Oliver-Thyella Oh how I love abridged series, lol!

[@MrFireWolf]

chaos angel

[@TrazynTI]

Goes from "Be not afraid" to " Be very afraid"

[@Dingus_Khaan]

He's got the smile of an angel. Specifically the smile of the angel that took the lives of every Egyptian firstborn

[@AintSoSlimShady]

I love the little improv jam sessions you have over the songs after you've reacted to them. I think it really sets you apart from the other musician reactors on KZbin

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Thank you! I try my best!

[@AintSoSlimShady]

@@StringPlayerGamerOfficial I can tell! Based on your videos it looks like reactions are a somewhat newer thing you're doing, so hopefully it helps take your channel off to 1 million subs and above

[@hayond656]

Reminds me of someone else who does that but I can't remember what their Name was

[@Fugitive685]

@@StringPlayerGamerOfficialwhat’s that instrument called?

[@Mohn_Jarston1]

@@hayond656i think ive seen a clip did he play bass?

[@TubeofDestiny]

For Robots, so many aspects are thematically relevant: - the robots are introduced in the later segment of the storyline. They are programmed to destroy the remaining non-robots mercenaries (the playable characters in tf2), making that part a 60s Spy vs 70s Sci-fi clash (that's resonating with the initial RED (warm colors, wooden structures) vs BLU (cold colors, metal structures) clash between the two teams) - the atonal's instability reflects the game lore: both of their respectives Bosses were assassinated, so RED and BLU are unsure about what's going to happen next, not receiving any orders from above - the theremin-like sound is associated in the game with the robots, while the brass is associated with the regular (flesh) mercenaries (see: tf2 original theme), so they start taking turns like boxers swing at each others - then the bell ringing midway represents that western mexican-standoff between the two parties - that Blues Brother bass line coming back represents the robots relentless march towards the flesh mercenaries, as the offensive is resumed - the theremin-synth and brass then start synchronizing, playing the same melody, like how both flesh and steel mercenaries are indistinguishable when they're brawling in the melee - the track ends with the brass having the last word, representing the flesh mercenaries ultimately winning the battle TF2 is filled with details like that in all the designs - from the sound design, character design, level design, to evidently, music design. It's all love letters to everything the creators hold dear to their hearts.

[@eyeofgafeeney]

i need a tldr

[@ThatOneIrishPerson]

@@eyeofgafeeney tldr: Learn to read

[@eyeofgafeeney]

@@ThatOneIrishPerson i can read

[@Ancient_Authority]

@@eyeofgafeeney theres 7 different sentences that are all about different things. tldr. learn to read

[@warwolf715]

My friend, you need to do your own music analysis breakdown videos...

[@bojan8978]

Team Fortress 2 takes place in 1968, so your association to the music being styled like 70's spy movies is pretty much spot on!

[@skelebozo]

it does?

[@oscarzephyr6955]

Yeah it's confirmed in the comics

[@Rogeryoo]

To be specific, the main game is set in 1968, while mvm takes place in 1972.

[@oscarzephyr6955]

Yeah

[@bojan8978]

@@Rogeryoo Aha, i see. Thanks.

[@andrewbarrientos8394]

The medic has choirs in his theme because he sees himself like a god, so his theme says a lot of him.

[@DegmoGrandfather]

Well I mean he does deals with the devil unharmed, he must be.

[@mrevident1970]

Medic is evil incarnate in angel's body

[@danielteel9792]

​@@DegmoGrandfatherhe straight up outsmarted the devil, yeah I see why he has a god conplex

[@wingedbluj1674]

"Ze healing is not as rewarding as ze hurting!"

[@hoodieninja_7203]

It really captures that split between the utter chaos the bastard embodies and his role as a savior.

[@Punkmonker]

That's actually cool that you have a Mark Wood electric violin. He's an incredible violinist!

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

AGREED

[@therealpyrotf2]

ohhhh so that was the name of the instrument

[@Valfothr]

I actually have a signature on my violin from when he visited for my schools orchestra

[@Punkmonker]

@@Valfothr That's cool! I got to play onstage with him too. I was a cellist in the back and I was going crazy. He thought I had a lot of energy so he put me in the front as a section leader. It was such an honor

[@BaileyChap]

As a random fact, the "70s spy theme" is the intended theme of the game as a whole, according to developer commentary. This can be seen in a lot of the earlier maps, which feature "70s spy-tech" hidden around the place. 2Fort leans heavily into this, being composed of two front-facades hiding basements filled with high-tech computers. Several maps also contain hidden missile silos, another spy-movie staple.

[@zackmultimedia]

Full 70 ambientation

[@Dave-with-a-knife]

𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 1968

[@poopsock7991]

Weird cuz it sounds like 50s/60s surf/rockabilly

[@nickplj12]

they hired a whole orchestra with amazing music just for the music to be barely heard in the game

[@ImmuneToKnives]

That's the thing I miss about Valve. They went all out on everything.

[@tezkyflex7304]

@@ImmuneToKnives They still do, just went a different way - hardware and OS

[@Shiroi0moi]

Reminds me of Neotokyo OST situation, where the composer made absolutely baller album for the game, for it to be just relegated to a text chat command option. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard, strangely.

[@_wayward_494]

@@ImmuneToKnives they still go all out on everything lmfao, just less focus on games nowadays

[@diobrando5509]

@@_wayward_494 they got all in the localization files

[@michaelsamir3611]

It’s amazing how iconic and recognizable tf2’s music is despite how rarely it actually plays in game

[@TheConnorboii]

Probably thanks to the cinematic trailers for each class, I've seen them multiple times.

[@havocdudeman2925]

rare? have you even played the game?

[@chxrripop]

@@havocdudeman2925 they just play in the main menu lol

[@silhouette7487]

@@chxrripopYeah, and if I’m correct they only play when you start the game, when you finish a match go back to the main menu doesn’t play again

[@chxrripop]

@@silhouette7487 yeah true, it's kinda weird why that happens

[@Ezox2408]

for the medic theme, i' 99% sure i remember the sheet music for the end lead trumpet just saying "goes crazy" for the final bit.

[@Ty_Th3Guy]

it says, "Screech!"

[@ralphthejedimaster]

tf2 music has so much soul, same as the game as a whole. meet the medic makes me cry every time i watch it almost entirely because of how good the theme is

[@flying_g0rilla69]

for real, shit makes me ascend to heaven

[@hunterprt1274]

@@flying_g0rilla69 “I have no idea!” *the most angelic sax solo plays*

[@RHatcherMD]

"And zat's how I lost my medical license!" @@hunterprt1274

[@gearedguy1737]

Rocket Jump Waltz is named like that mostly because it's the theme of one of the mercenaries the Soldier, and one of his main weapons is a rocket launcher which is possible to do rocket jumps.

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Yup, it was a good meme.

[@terracord8322]

And the comunity of tf2 uses this song to honor Rick May the voice of soldier who unfortunetly has passed away

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

@@terracord8322 *salutes*

[@doctorbob1223]

​@@StringPlayerGamerOfficial🫡

[@_KIROV_]

​@@terracord8322That was one hell of a campaign son!

[@kyovalye5942]

I HIGHLY recommend watching the "Meet the Team" videos to contextualize the tunes even more, even if everyone else has too. They're great, even years later.

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

You do it.

[@TheMadJagger]

I like how wrong this man about why music in MEDIC! switches to major xD

[@zaly7243]

​@@StringPlayerGamerOfficialmade me laugh

[@TheAlmightyPotato]

@@TheMadJagger yeah I don't think there were that many happy soldiers at the end of meet the medic lol

[@skreeb]

@@TheMadJaggerI mean from the medics perspective he sees his team dying with the minor chord and then by the end of it his team has won ending with a major chord

[@slipangle3027]

The Medic's theme really does fit him, because while he's a healer, he's also a mad scientist.

[@praetor9822]

Ze healing is not as revarding as ze hurting!

[@real_calvin]

i'm going to saw trought your medic!

[@xylophobiaa]

In the developer commentary for tf2, they mention that the primary weapons look like instruments, and the soldier's rocket launcher looks like a clarinet, the main instrument in rocket jump waltz.

[@real_calvin]

dang didn't know that

[@aquatic4760]

The reason why that 40 second song, Rocket Jump Waltz, is so catching to the fans is primarily due to the fact that it's now associated with the voice actor of the Mercenary known as Soldier. The voice actor had passed away due to Covid-19, so multiple edits ended up using Soldier's signature theme to honor Rick May.

[@samuraijackoff5354]

It's also a vibe. I remember there was a remix of it that was also pretty popular.

[@zolgathor]

"You were good, son, real good. Maybe even the best." R.I.P. Rick May.

[@sgas]

It was ALWAYS a vibe.

[@cragnorthegoblinking4269]

No. It's because it's the song that the soldier got. And "Rocket Jumping" is a mechanic where you fling yourself in the air by shooting a rocket at your feet, thus the lightweight feel of the song, and the dance in the title.

[@TF2CrunchyFrog]

Well, Rick May ultimately passed away due to complication from Covid-19 in April 2020 when there hadn't been a vaccination available yet, but he had already been suffering from cancer and according to john Patrick Lowrie (the VA of the TF2 Sniper) had had a heart attack and a stroke some weeks prior to contracting Covid, which Lowrie only found out later from Rick May's family.

[@sniperstyx]

Rocket Jump Waltz just reminds the entire TF2 community of a fallen hero in video game voice acting history. You shall be remembered, Rick May. Rest in peace.

[@demetriajones3231]

May he rest peacefully

[@beansmans]

He may not be able to rocket jump to fly but he will still be flying high

[@PlagueDoctor-87]

"You were good, son. Real good. Maybe even the best!"

[@Thornbloom]

Thematically it also represents the Soldier's character quite well, fits with his Meet the Team video about how all of his ideas are fundamentally wrong.

[@fostergameiro8246]

If we got to vote to get one person associated with video games back from the dead we all would chose Rick May. R.I.P.

[@rattboi101]

I love that you add your own flare to the songs with your violin, showing off your mood and mindset while staying true to the song. Beautiful work!

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Thank you so much!

[@UnitX8]

I just wanna say that this video is how I learned electric violins even exist and god damn you are KILLING IT on that thing. Fuckin sick.

[@NightStorm1000]

The Valve Orchestra is something else. They even brought them all together when Rick May, the Voice Actor of the Soldier, died and recorded a rearrangement of the Rocket Walz Jump in his Honor.

[@kaloyannikolov6849]

Could you please provide a link for it, because I wasn't able to find it

[@jockdouglass3824]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpzCdo2mprWInJo "God's speed you magnificent bastard" -soldier

[@thetwistedsamurai]

@@kaloyannikolov6849 Ditto.

[@Redbikemaster]

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[@xcas9]

Cuphead sound track.

[@EnderBuilder]

If there's a part 2, i would recommend "The Calm". One of my favorites songs of TF2.

[@chpsilva]

Well said. It has a spaghetti western vibe, quite diverse from the rest of the songs.

[@theriolux1740]

I would recomend drunken pipes bombs

[@ThatRipOff]

The Calm is probably my favorite track from the entire OST. You can hear the Ennio Morricone / Sergio Leone inspiration clear as day. You could put most of the track right into Once Upon A Time In The West and it wouldn’t even feel out of place. I love when you can see Valve go above and beyond in doing their research.

[@rustkarl]

My brother loves Art of War. Maybe becuase he’s in a drum line.

[@sundaddy1077]

I love the western aesthetic and music, and especially the first half (western half) is one of my favorite tracks ever

[@tpmiranda]

This is definitely getting a 2nd and 3rd Part. BTW, thr reason why the Rocket Jump Waltz has a 4/4 metric is due to the fact that a Rocket Jump is an explosion augmented jump, that has four moments: Climb, Peak, Descent and Landing.

[@yummines]

The context for the title of "Rocket Jump Waltz" is in one of the original gameplay trailers for Team Fortress 2 they would show off several of the classes. Rocket Jumping is a technique that was used very often in FPS games at the time so Valve decided to make it a core part of the Soldier himself. In his part of the trailer it was a montage of Soldier rocket jumping and that song plays during that segment.

[@Kjellbot]

TF2's fundamental aesthetic is one of the strongest in videogaming. the sheer sense of good taste in constructing it and giving it a sound is astonishing and inspiring

[@average-art3222]

Not to mention the dark humour too

[@kayagorzan]

I can’t get enough of it tbh. There’re a lot of great videos breaking the style and how it was constructed down.

[@ISTHATAJOJOSREFERENCE]

@@average-art3222 Tf2's humor is like semi-dark. It's more like a realistic slapstick. Not sure I'd call it dark tho

[@madmulk9]

Love the contrast in "Robot" between the "robotic" synthesized instruments and the very human sounding instruments! "Robot" being the theme of Mann vs Machine after all!

[@SunnyyDayzz]

Saw this one comment a while back that pointed out the fact that mvm starts off more with a robotic sound then gradually becomes more organic as the mercs make their way through eaves of robots.

[@hammer1349]

​@SunnyyDayzz the beats drops as the mercs finish the first wave and then the synth comes back in as wave 2 begins

[@ADcommenter]

This also applies to Half life, when the combine are still in control the music sounds more synthetic and mechanical. But when the rebels start winning later on the soundtrack uses human instruments

[@michaelsoftbinbows]

I love the round start music for Mann VS Machine (ROBOTS! is the "theme" for the mode), as with each completed wave, the music starts to have less synthesizers and bells, with more and more brass and other instruments being re-introduced, making it sound more human, like the mercs are taking back ground from the Machine army, its absolutely amazing to listen to.

[@implosivewaffle3758]

I absolutely love that he picks up on the 1960’s aesthetic for the music. It fits perfectly since the story of the game take a place in the 1960:

[@davidnailgun4817]

The trumpet player for this ensemble is incredibly talented, so much time playing those high notes.

[@impracticalnuke]

Valve Studio Orchestra rarely ever miss.

[@flashybangy]

@@impracticalnuke p sure there is not even a single bad track on the whole game soundtrack, it does not miss

[@manuelgz515]

That electric string you added on the main theme was phenomenal 🤯

[@disnagburnazog9552]

Yes! Absolute awe

[@QueenDerpy]

His rendition of rocketjump waltz gave me goose bumps. Absolutely beautiful addition of the violin 🥲

[@johnoneill1386]

I'm glad the TF 2 soundtrack is finally getting the recognition it deserves!

[@nicktheplayer213]

Everytime I hear rocket jump waltz I always get a shiver down my spine, rest in peace Rick May. “Good news! We are not dying, we are going to live FOREVER!” - The Soldier

[@hartenny]

that line aged well lmao

[@SummerSuntime]

@@hartenny you’re gonna be the only like on your comments for a while if you keep saying stuff like that

[@smoothbrain3114]

he did not live forever

[@jerky119]

@@smoothbrain3114 he lives forever in our hearts, and will stay there until time ends RIP Rick May

[@jacobnickell8141]

@@SummerSuntime but he aint lyin tho it did age well

[@MrRukrio1]

honestly Medic! is even cooler in context: in Meet the Medic, one of the many short films Valve made with Source Film Maker, it plays as Medic takes his newest inventions for a spin. he's perfected the Medigun, and testing the Ubercharge. and he is IN THE ZONE as he is healing his team, before going for the hail mary. 5:11 "Doctor, are you sure this will work?" "I HAVE NO IDEA" is such an iconic exchange, and the buildup to it actually working in the music is just. *chefs kiss* perfection.

[@FoxFan198]

Underrated comment

[@Davidjesuper2]

While the medic is ubering the heavy and the heavy killing everyone around him makes the entire soundtrack fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@donnienguyen7475]

Correction: the medigun is the quick-fix

[@MaximusChivus]

​@@donnienguyen7475 That's just valve using the wrong model I think

[@yarknark]

@@MaximusChivus I think they did it to tease the Uber update which added the quick fix, so it wasn't as much of a mistake as it was a little teaser of course in game it doesn't actually give invincibility, just quick healing

[@barple367]

If you liked "ROBOTS!", you'll definitely enjoy "The Calm" These OST pieces are rarely played in game, and they're actually much more associated with the promotional short films released alongside them, which I highly recommend you watch since it contextualizes the music so much more. I instantly recommend "Meet the Medic" and "Mann vs. Machine". Also, "Rocket Jump Waltz" was most likely recommended because that's closely tied to the character class Soldier, who uses rockets to jump. His actor, Rick May, had recently passed away, so people use this song to honor him.

[@bende384]

This has to be one if not the best reaction videos I've ever seen. The insights, improv sessions and enthusiasm really sets it apart from most.

[@plopy512]

This aged like Fine wine since the New summer update dropped Edit:Holy cow how many likes+rip rick may

[@benthasome]

All hail the Seal!

[@fun_police8011]

Seal Update

[@CowbyFeetChannel]

The music or the video cause the video has only been out for an hour lmao

[@nosu5530]

You mean the seal update?

[@coocato]

I LOVE THE SEAL

[@Dannybythebanana]

The reason why I like Robots! is because the music transitions from synth to traditional instruments. They both clash but at the end, traditional instruments win. It's kinda symbolic, humans win at the end.

[@destrawd4658]

I have always adored the song, because I saw it as symbolic of the first to last fight between Mann Co. and Grey Mann's machines. And how towards the end, the synthetic and theremin melodies are rivaled by the traditional instruments representing the humans beating back against the robots in a final push. Literally gives me chills, although that's probably just me.

[@scootynums5667]

​@@destrawd4658you hit the nail right on the head. the ending has a sense of triumph, overcoming the endless waves of steel foes- the team stands on top.

[@porkyminch1640]

"humans win at the end" the comics:

[@_Catgirl_Connoisseur_]

​@@porkyminch1640???

[@porkyminch1640]

@@_Catgirl_Connoisseur_ Mann co loses Mann Vs Machine in the comics

[@chrissyo25]

Playing those high notes on a trumpet are HARD. I’ve been playing for 4 years and I still have trouble hitting the high D’s while playing at a medium tempo. Kutos to the musicians there!

[@HoboHagrid]

I like to think the usage of brass and synthetic instruments in “Robots” is supposed to symbolize the man vs. machine aspect - with the saxophone being that old school human art piece, and the synthetic being… Well, synthetic.

[@TheBoxGhost_tm]

"Drunken Pipe Bombs", "Rocket Jump Waltz", and "MEDIC!" are just prime examples of good game music that I think gets lost by a lot of modern AAA games. Would highly recommend doing a viewing of each of the "Meet the [merc name]" videos. They're genuinely fun to watch and would probably be good channel content.

[@helloitismetomato]

And if you do, don't fall into the same trap that every KZbinr falls in. Record your own audio as a separate track so you don't end up with literally zero audio for the Pyro video that contains a copyrighted song

[@Hal_GS64]

If you're thinking of making a second part, I totally recommend More Gun, Right Behind You, Drunken Pipe Bomb and It Hates Me So Much! They're all great too! :D

[@matthewcrane9788]

I agree wholeheartedly

[@kenshirosponcho]

Also The Calm as it blends quite nicely into ROBOTS!

[@Hal_GS64]

@@kenshirosponcho Yes, that one too! Can't believe I forgot to suggest it.

[@Mr_Also]

@@kenshirosponcho I hate valve They didn’t name “Robots!” “The storm”

[@thatguybrody4819]

yes. possibly the red and blu victory themes.

[@cornnflaek3271]

As a music student and a TF2 super fan, I loved every second of this video!

[@kibbiking9122]

I really like that you add to the music with the violin. It feels like much more valuable than other reaction content where people just react and don't add anything of their own.

[@zebaguettefromfrance1287]

19:44 Adding on to that thought is that in the context of the gamemode the merc are fighting a bunch of robots both tunes are in harmonious *opposition* the alien tune represents the bots and the brass for the mercs. Each melody is desperatly trying to one up the other going higher and higher until the climax where it explodes with trumpets. This is an excellent bit of musical storytelling and i love it.

[@SunnyyDayzz]

The music while reading this comment made my heart race as I imagined every word

[@usernamenotavailablee]

Oh if you'd watch the "Meet the Medic" introduction video by Valve you would immediately see how incredibly WELL the music matches the visual and the symbolisms in it etc! Maybe that could be the next bonus TF2 reaction - Meet the Medic and Meet the Spy are absolute masterclass of combining music into a video!

[@LocalGuardsman]

I feel like the MvM trailer also fits this bill.

[@TheXtremeBoltGuy]

"DOCTOR! ARE YOU SURE THIS WILL WORK??"

[@kingofthegrimm6161]

“Haha! I have no idea!”

[@TheXtremeBoltGuy]

"AHAHAHAHA!!!! I AM BULLETPROOOOOOOF!!!!!"

[@TheWaterboy818]

Meet the spy has always been my favorite especially for its amazing tone and theme

[@LadyCandy1]

Your improvisations are very cool and I must say, this violin looks very stylish.

[@SinisterPixel]

It's interesting you talk about the 70s vibe. The game is set in the year 1968, so it sounds like the music conveys that really well

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

But even more impressive is the composer captured the 70s sound.

[@AdamMerlin]

He is one of us now. Like us. This music was made for him. Even 15 years later where I havent played Tf2 in 8 years I still think it deserves a million awards!

[@sub1e655]

Brother there is a seal update you got to try it again

[@Frappe3621]

Please come try the new update! VSH/Freak Fortress is official!

[@average-art3222]

​@@sub1e655right!! I saw the seals, and my god it was a deal!

[@Ken-kf3hu]

Never too late to come back, we just got an update with seals 😎

[@derekfurst6233]

For those curious, this composer has done more stuff, he did the sound track for the critically acclaimed Half-Life: Alyx. In my opinion, the best song is called "ending triumph". Check out the song guys and check out the game

[@grendelek5032]

And the soundtrack for Portal 2, too

[@tygogo24]

Can u loan me 1000$ for a vive

[@derekfurst6233]

@@tygogo24 That meme is so old, you not only listed a woefully out of date price, you also listed a headset from 2016. You can very easily find a good WMR headset for 200-400 bucks and without even having to use meta products. Look up windows mixed reality. The samsung odyssey is probably the best "cheap" one i'd recommend

[@randomyoutuber4189]

@@derekfurst6233Can you loan me $2000 for a vive

[@itsyourunclebourbon3286]

can we get an F in chat for that meme

[@KlonkyDonkers]

I can't describe how much joy I felt watching someone else listen to the TF2 soundtrack for the first time.

[@sabrinasmyspace]

his reaction is the ideal reaction every tf2 player expected when they show their friends this soundtrack

[@goblin-boblin]

You definitely should listen "faster than the speeding bullet", "drunken pipe bomb" and "right behind you". I personally think second one have like a comix effect, you will understand as you hear it. The first just my favorite, and the third one speaks for itself.

[@LargeHadronAnusCollider]

Petite Cha Fleur is still fucking the best.

[@Kamenari37]

The entire premise of TF2 is that it takes place in the 1960's of a rather alien alternate universe from ours. The lore is laden with satire and tongue-in-cheek jokes, and the music absolutely helps that tone shine. It is gritty, bloody, barbaric, and... funny. Never taking itself too seriously, but also not relying on its humor to serve as a substitute for great gameplay. There are still many more songs from the game out there to listen to. Drunken Pipe Bomb is an all-time favorite.

[@MrButtermybanana]

I've fallen in love with your channel. I love all the expertise, and confidence you give with how you review a track. it's like having a music teacher listen to some of the best video game soundtracks made, and respect it so much dude.

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

I appreciate that!

[@kaylads]

The TF2 soundtrack is unlike any other game ost I've heard, I love it when people react to it and learn to appreciate just how amazing it is!

[@GeneralZimmer]

I wish, I fookin wish more music like this was made! It's one of my first soundtracks I fell in love with and I still love hearing all the songs (except some of the Halloween ones).

[@lewisbrumby8038]

I love how the end of robots you hear the synth with the brass. It's almost like they are trying to one up each other, which translates over perfectly for how the music was used to introduce the mann vs machine mode where you fight robot replicas of the mercenaries.

[@travioli9643]

So glad you pointed this out, it's perfect!!

[@ongod366]

If you listen to the music for each different wave you notice that the instruments start to swap for more "human" sounding ones rather than synth the longer you go

[@MakyProchy]

i didnt know how to put the feeling i got from the song into words. But you described it perfectly. LOVE IT

[@VEE0034]

Mike morasky is a genius we need to credit him more

[@berkaybektas5824]

I love your channel. If there is going to be the second episode, can you please add "Right behind you" and "More Gun".

[@manicplanet5223]

“I am not trapped in a facility full of robots, you are all trapped in here with me” 😂

[@mikeoxsmal5635]

Rocket jump waltz never fails to make me look back. We miss you Rick may.

[@average-art3222]

May he fly high with the angels, he doesn't need wings when he can rocket jump. Rest well rick may 🥹🥲

[@nooblet-ie3ps]

God speed you magnificent bastard.

[@isthatarealponcho254]

Takes me back to when people would play it through voice chat as soldiers from both teams paid respects to Rick's statue.

[@keecko8169]

For reference, rocket jump waltz is very personal to the soldier class, as rocket jumping is his main way of getting around maps, its a short tid bit of soldiers own theme song, the reason its gained traction is due to it having more been associated with respecting rick may, the voice actor for the soldier who died in april 2022, due to the theme giving off somewhat tragic-war-like vibes when hearing it

[@darrelsyah8666]

naw soldier died in 2020

[@Youcican]

​@@darrelsyah8666it was the peak covid year... so sad we lost a soldier to this. Rip Rick May

[@darrelsyah8666]

@@Youcican yeah RIP

[@MeOrgansAreABoilin]

To me it sounds honorary

[@joyuz6583]

Watching this made me realize how hard they went on this soundtrack

[@JustARandomBlueE2]

10:56 When Rocket Jump Waltz was released in August 21, 2006 listed as the 3rd track made in the list of TF2 Official Soundtracks, we all thought that it was just ordinary theme for Soldier’s rocket jumping in trailer 2 of TF2 and being in the 33 different main menu themes. But when Rick May was reported as died from COVID-19 on April 8, 2020, the theme is now used for multiple tributes in honour of Rick May for being a great Soldier voice actor. “You were good son, real good, maybe even the best” R.I.P Rick May (September 21, 1940 - April 8, 2020)

[@roseribose]

This game and its soundtrack are so nostalgic and important to me, it's actually kind of insane

[@SoldierMan755]

Rocket Jump Waltz used to calm me and make me sleepy, but now every time I hear it I tear up. We miss you Rick May.

[@vitonamous]

Fly high ❤

[@animaltoysplanet1469]

You were good son, real good

[@user-rp5or1ik5l]

The Rocket Jump Waltz is probably named as such in reference to Soldier's(the character the music is associated with) ability to shoot a rocket at his feet and fly to the skies, when viewed below, his movement on the air is somewhat graceful and melodic similar to ballroom dances

[@ryugujiken6936]

I have no idea who this man is, but I love him. He's so cool, his reactions to all the tracks and then him also playing *with* them had me grinning the whole video. He's amazing.

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

The About page is right there. Also, thank you!

[@lionheartz1337]

Theres something melancholic about rocket jump waltz to me. Im a big tf2 fan and even before the tragic passing of Rick May the song felt like that to me, it gives me the imagery of like an old soldier at a memorial, something that feels nostalgic but at the same time sad for what was lost.

[@zombiehacker1941]

When i hear this song, it makes me sad because it reminds me that i've didnt see the golden age of tf2

[@user-ew7cb7fj1f]

@@zombiehacker1941 don`t be sad because you missed that times lad be happy that you live in times when members community of tf2 so close to each other

[@GigachadMann]

@@user-ew7cb7fj1f Exactly, and I miss the old times and I've been a part of them. They live in your memory forever, so just be in the present, and give it all you got!

[@xDeltaF1x]

@@zombiehacker1941 TF2 hit its highest concurrent player count in the last month! Don't mourn a past you never knew, enjoy the wonderful present that is :)

[@zombiehacker1941]

@@xDeltaF1x It looks like TF2 may hit it's second gold ages eh)

[@BigHailFan]

"This music gives me a very spy vibe." Spy: "I am the spy."

[@lnordin4854]

Man i'd love a part 2, the music is so fantastic in this game. I loved the bits you added with your own violin too, I think the one with Rocket Jump Waltz might be my favorite, it sounds so classy.

[@cocknose]

rocket jump waltz is amazing on its own but since rick may's passing i cant help but associate it with him and it makes the song so much better

[@An_Average_Arsonist]

Its the character design, rhythm and gameplay that convinces me TF2 is here to stay. Heres to another decade of a timeless classic. 🎉🥂🎆 Edit: if you haven't listened to portal 2's soundtracks you're missing out!

[@Benneth12]

good news tf2 got a update the seal update

[@pkfiremain710]

it reached an all-time peak recently... incredible

[@Benneth12]

and thats the best news

[@_Catgirl_Connoisseur_]

​@@Benneth12the Sax update

[@mistameff3528]

​@Benneth12 This game has a ridiculous loyal community and gets played pretty consistently while now even breaking records because the devs released a community made update. I hate Valve for this shit.

[@ceo_of_cats]

VALVe has one of the best soundtrack teams out there, TF2 ones being even crazier because its actually made by an orchestra

[@Frappe3621]

Valve Studio Orchestra!

[@Frappe3621]

Woo!

[@average-art3222]

Right!!!

[@dashthatoneviewer]

MAN, I would pay high amount of money to see a real life orchestra playing tf2 music

[@ceo_of_cats]

@@dashthatoneviewer i think there actually a video of it for the MEDIC! ost, dunno about the other ones. try searching them up

[@Bro_meme]

"It's a silly military hat simulator. there's no need to make the music so good." The music:

[@frostyfoods2732]

So obvious this guy absolutely loves music, a joy to watch

[@MercMercury]

I have 2000 hours in TF2 and haven't played in many years but these tracks immediately take me back to those chaotic lobbies. I am reinstalling now!

[@gamingmarci.002]

Good to hear, TF2 is definitely a game worth your time :D

[@luciusrex8604]

you're in luck, there's a major update that just got out recently.

[@benitomussolini3121]

​@@luciusrex8604holiday sized update let's say

[@TheCreepypro]

I have heard snippets of this soundtrack here and there but had no idea it went this hard and was this insanely good! glad I watched this while also enjoying you break down why it is so good!

[@ScrewBall105]

The track "Medic!" goes SO HARD because a medic can and will win the game for the team if they're allowed to use their Übercharge

[@maexslg-at]

Quick, airblast!

[@lifegrain6092]

it's the slatemate breaker of tf2, it deserves the track nothing beats the feeling you get when your team breaks the stalemate together, the game just suddenly feels different for that moment

[@coolpyrodude]

​@@maexslg-atPyro mains when they see a Uber exchange on the enemy team be like:

[@caramelcandys]

Now if only my TEAM COULD PROTECT ME AND HELP ME BUILD MY UBER SO WE CAN PUSH LAST

[@IsM1ku]

So what country are you from because I'm assuming you didn't just go and Google the letter ü for a KZbin comment

[@jameshibberd5134]

If you end up doing more TF2, Id suggest "A little heart to heart" and "the calm". These two songs are the intros for medic and robots respectively, and really add alot when listened to in succession. A little heart to heart is for a scene of medic with heavy on an operating table, having a discussion, while medic performs heart surgery, no anaesthetic. and medic is for when they reach the battlefield with Heavys newly ubercharged heart. The calm is for a section where both teams come together and walk towards an unknown threat, and robots plays after the reveal of the, uhh, have a guess.

[@itacticlesnowman726]

Can I guess that is is…. Robots?

[@Cutting-Ties]

@@itacticlesnowman726 nahhh cant be gotta be something else

[@BrokenSword1978]

I love the way you deconstruct the songs and compare them to other music and tropes. I enjoy learning stuff about music like this and hearing you add your own flair. Really good stuff, happy I stumbled upon this to introduce me to the channel.

[@bveagle8821]

It’s been 3 years and Rocket Jump Walz still makes me tear up to this day. Rest In Piece Rick May

[@flyaway1]

I cried as well haha

[@Zaktot-ho8fe]

"It hate me so much" is another good TF2 song that should definitely be given a listen.

[@AdamMerlin]

YOU'RE KILLING IT THERE! 3:40 I was bopping!

[@Harristar88]

9:50 was awesome holy crap. Love seeing awesome live renditions on good OSTs and TF2 is definitely one of my all time fav games. All these live musical commentaries are much appreciated!

[@jakecarroll9500]

The Medic can be be summed up in 1 word. Crazy.

[@therageknight8546]

Your musical analysis is SPOT ON! I had a FIELD DAY watching this video. Cheers!

[@StringPlayerGamerOfficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tomlawson4713]

We absolutely need a part 2 for the rest of the soundtrack. Every track has its own amazing merits.

[@Brythewizeguy9420]

This dude just pulled out a electric violin from what I can tell 😂 3:07

[@DeadPerfection]

Rocket Jump Waltz and Saluting the Fallen cannot be listened to without at least feeling *something.*

[@cheemtus5201]

My favorite thing about ROBOTS! is how it slowly goes from a very fabricated theme to more human as they add things like trumpets and saxophones into the mix.

[@RedStoneWizard2002]

I actually got to chat with Mike Morasky during uni last semester, really interesting guy to talk to! He mentioned that he has synesthesia, so when he's working on a song he sees like a complex statue kind of thing, and when it looks "right" to him, the song is done. Pretty cool stuff.

[@Sunlesslime]

My lord. What you added onto rocket jump waltz there was simply beautiful. I really enjoyed that!

[@spud7402]

Awesome video and incredible insight. Anybody can call themself a “producer” or “composer”, but I knew you understood what you were talking about as soon as you mentioned the soundtrack’s homage to 60s/70s films and music. That’s literally spot on, as the game precisely takes place during the 60s/70s.

[@jackmintz1695]

Could I be so bold as to suggest the Deep Rock Galactic OST? It has a very good use of syths! Rock and Stone if you also want the DRG OST!

[@deusvult6229]

ROCK AND STONE!

[@artist_leb]

IF U ROCK AND STONE, YOU'RE NEVER ALONE

[@UserHey]

For Karl!

[@Gemini__Man]

ROCK AND STONE, EVERYONE

[@Bongbeat]

ROCK AND STONE!!!

[@nirvana_o_negative3511]

"Robots" has a very interesting play to it. One i just found out recently. In the game, you have an alternate mode where you fight against robot versions of the mercenaries. And the music has that vibe to it. It's the classical and real instrument fighting against the programed and robotic music. And towards the end, it builds up, and they both fight to get louder than one another, whoever can get on top!! So its essentially man vs machine!!

[@Dan-gs3kg]

A Mann vs Machine

[@gaboalejo_0612]

I love when he just joyfully vibes along, you can tell he is a musician to the very deep end of his soul, only a musician connects with music on such manner, on a higher state of mind