MUSICAL BREAKDOWN: Polaris Bond Final Boss Theme - Punishing: Gray Raven

[@MarcoMeatball]

Don't skip to the Part! It's important to experience alllllllll the build up to it. ;) I was pretty Cringe in this one as the kids say but it was so much fun. I heard it at the gym the other day and I literally had my mouth on the floor. had to run back and talk about it ASAP with you all.

[@bernardcovington7201]

Yeah man there are plenty of bangers you have yet to experience that haven't even hit global yet... not to mention the current global patch that uses the Hikari motif in it as well

[@wolfslade5872]

you should listen to MO: Astray OST from the video game "MO: Astray". they are amazing my favorite's are from the final boss's OST. I love your channel, you give me a lot of helpful information when understanding such incredible music.

[@SyrantStuff]

Your cringe is our life force, Marco

[@luk9828]

could we get a link to the original vid? I'm struggling to find this version

[@WaterCryo]

​@@luk9828 Vanguard Sound Studio (Tony Yan) - 暮日战歌

[@VergiliusSkyverse]

the irony is... Hikari played during our battle with Qu, During that time Qu is our enemy with green themed appearance... and then lucia got new ice frame which she use to battle Qu with the price of losing her self, losing her memories and ended become somewhat like new individual and this song, which contain also contain hikari... > > > > > > > is a theme song for Qu using her new ice frame to fight a green themed robot called KING who is destroying her country... and in the end her country ended up being destroyed and she is forced to walk on a new path with her country being destroyed and her frame called Shukra which means clear/ bright in sanskrit which can be associated with hikari/ lucia (lucia and hikari means light)

[@ksksosbsbdv]

there is also ayla, an ice frame, fighting 'qu' with hikari playing as bgm (and her patch's theme also contains hikari)

[@sm-acc]

Honestly listening to this made me a bit teary eyed. PGR's story was there for me in a very dark time of my life and OG Hikari playing during Lucia's stand against Qu was so iconic, and this just hit me with so much love and nostalgia. The 'flaws' you mention make it feel so human, and genuinely this made me feel emotions I didn't know I needed to feel.

[@Ashura86AE]

PGR music is peak ❤️‍🔥

[@maxprzful]

Its really nice how the OG Hikari goes from battlefield to end of battle/reflection state While this one goes from a calm or lower place to the mid of the battlefield or action

[@Flipperwi715]

You're creativity, intelligence, and music experience and description of all of it. My gosh. Glad I ran into you.

[@v4rr0lot3k6]

I admire your love for music and your ability to understand the emotions it evokes with every note. Truly commendable behaviour. Art is such a great thing that we have, in whatever form it takes.

[@ireneadler9614]

I hope you reaction “In My Memory”

[@TopKekGun]

Lol so much this he 100% has to do it

[@xelaalex9708]

boys, we've been waiting too long for this, now let's waiting for the endless path, in my memory and echos from the abyss

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

I think he'll love Flames of Hope as well. Possibly indifferent on the usage of actual burning flames in the track though. But hopefully, we shall see. I mean, I've seen an orchestral piece use a freaking shotgun before as an instrument.

[@nibblesnarfer]

Agree. Endless path is kind of sad, I just love it.

[@MOIMYBOI]

When you go “cringe” that’s when you know you truly LOVE that song. Another great break down of the meaning behind every instrument + vocals!

[@seven7383]

Just wanna say I don't care how many times you stop to talk, nor how "cringe" you may be. It's great seeing you enjoy elaborating what makes a good track. I watch your videos for a breakdown of the different components of a music track and how they work with each other to evoke a certain feeling, not a regular "yeah the music's good" video.

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️

[@Cymbor]

I discovered your channel with your Under dimension video and watched all your PGR and Terraria ones, really great stuff you made me appreciate these songs even more!

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

Marco, my man. This wasn't cringe. This was epic. ✨ There are far more cringe things on the internet that sometimes I have to question myself: "What the hell I am watching?" 😂 But in all seriousness, this was epic. The reaction was honest and I loved it. This Classical type of Hikari is a fresh, inspiring track that motivates one to rise from ashes - be reborn again and claim what was originally yours! I get that feeling. Quite well correlates with the story as well. This Hikari gives me the feeling that I am a fallen warrior who has been shored out from the sea from the clutches of evil. And now is the test of time to unshackle oneself from old chains and return to the heart of chaos and claim what was one's mine, no, OURS! "I MUST FIGHT! FOR KAWLONG" Augh.... dears were dropping hearing this again. Always does. It's beautiful. I feel like I can break mountains hearing this.🥲 P.s. I'm also hyped for Wuthering Waves. I beg to God that they clutch it and get a place in the market. The game looks phenomenal and from what I heard (some hint of music) it's gonna full of everything. 🙏

[@Atmos_Glitch]

This guy your English teacher personified, not even one second in lmao! But it's cool that he's gotten his way around to Pgr lol, this game definitely has music worth listening to! Nice to see more people talking about the game

[@Terribly_Grimm]

This one has quickly become one of my absolute favourites since it's release Great to see how much you enjoyed this one, could tell it really vibes with you

[@TheLegendsmith]

What is it actually called? I can't find it.

[@Terribly_Grimm]

@@TheLegendsmith 【Tony Yan】暮日战歌「Punishing: Gray Raven OST

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@Terribly_Grimm Google KZbin auto-translate literally just removes the chinese word 💀

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

This definitely one of so many tracks in PGR where it's magnificent even without context as it already tells a story. But godly when you know the context. Tony Yan is such a vital composer for Vanguard Sound as I think, he's the best when it comes to orchestral pieces like this. It's to balance the exhilarating music of PGR EDMs from great composers like ghostfinal, etc. Glad you analyzed yet another great PGR song! I've been itching to hear you review literally everything from that awesome game. Also, I think you'd love Ayla Kaleido's patch. It tackles the meaning of art and is art can only be born out of the human mind. Timely especially with the current zeitgeist of AI art vs Human art. With that being said. We PGR fans are patient and I hope you enter the CBT2 for Wuthering Waves. They need feedback from someone like you. Great video as always!

[@unlimitedquickworks7387]

Yes definitely would be awesome if he could join the CBT 2 of WW

[@OmeletteGirl]

People getting mad about marco stopping the music is so silly, if you want to just hear the song then go listen to it lol...

[@unlimitedquickworks7387]

Always love to hear you dissect PGR's music. Vanguard sound always manages to bring that feeling of sheer humanity lying within ourselves, trying desperately to survive in a universe which doesn't care about us, while at the same time giving you an insight to each character's specific emotions. I'm addicted to each track of this game and can't wait for Crimson Weave Lucia to hit global next month!

[@garderules2398]

Kinda late to this but what i really love about this song in particular is something you mentioned in previous videos about the male vocals not always being put in a bright light and related to big ominous presences, (some evil some not). I thought that was the case again with 5:12 sounding like an enemy army, an unstoppable force marching towards our land to destroy and conquer it. Then the tone shifts and now the low brasses follow the same rhythm as the chanting to remind you that danger is approaching. When the female vocals appear at 9:44 to me it symbolizes hope, hope that maybe we can overcome this dire situation we are facing. But, as always, leave it to VGS 🐐 (and Tony Yan) to subvert our expectations once again, bringing back the ominous chanting voices we heard earlier but now transformed into something truly GLORIOUS and BEAUTIFUL symbolizing not only strength and power but, in context, the unyielding conviction and determination of Qu and her people to protect their land or die trying, truly embodying the Will of Kowloong.

[@DarciaSidTV]

At this point, Marco gotta record his own cover on Hikari !

[@baabaa2589]

WOWW!! YOUR COOKED Now I'm excited to wait for them to release this story and then play it

[@cardes_]

Im looking forward for your "In My Memory" reaction

[@cupk8games]

I took a break and this drew me back in. PGR's music is everything 🥹

[@ohryuken]

Love it! Grazie Marco.

[@TotalyNotSatan]

4:35 When you started singing i got an add that strted with a heavenly choir 🤣

[@blazeshellz1475]

Where the hell was this again?! Like man, how did I miss this?!

[@gozogo1233]

Future of PGR with new Qu

[@rynox9084]

OG Hikari is theme when Lucia fights against Qu ( boss ) And now she's ( boss Qu ) playable and her nation attacked And kuro Now set the same theme but Epic version to the actual playable boss Qu I really love this logic of kuro The same logic applies to lamia x vera ( they have the same theme name but Epic version )

[@rajbiswas1606]

I love how you enjoy the music, its not cringe at all ❤

[@ych1748]

finally VS updated many EPs in these months, waiting for your video

[@RubeliteRiver]

Oh, I’m so happy you did this one Marco, it’s been stuck in my head for a week…the buildup is so good!

[@SuperHexer123]

Absolutely love the orchestrated version of HIKARI, and it keeps reminding me of the Kingdom Hearts franchise with the piano an strings. Something about it screams Yoko Shimomura to me, which I'm all for as I love her work. Also I know other have mentioned it, but I would live to see you look into "In my memory" from the newest patch. Its a beautiful track and as some put it a call back to the trance sound. Honestly, the "special " version they use in the boss fight for the vocal drop is comparable to the rules of nature drop for how powerful it is in the moment imo.

[@zoxfalcon2510]

As someone who hardly understands pgr’s story this song evokes such a visceral and emotional response in me. The low reflective like state of the opening making you think “Did this character lose something extremely important to them?” Then the build up “No I haven’t lost it yet!” Then the high orchestral singing and battle music going “I will fight to get it back!!!”. Cringe feeling but a good one nonetheless

[@savagelove1939]

Listen to PGR In My Memory Next made by GodFinal (Ghostfinal)

[@PrederikOchan]

everything you describe is spot on! the story is when Kowloong is about to fall and Qu almost lose. she rise again with a new frame Qu: Shukra

[@carloconsignado4065]

The build up is so epic! Considering the context with PGR, the build up was so in line with the story. Amazing piece of music!

[@longphan7656]

You need to listen to PGR Watanabe's endless path

[@btkoroph9566]

That kind of taste in music is in different level.. the feelings put on one's piece

[@karlsangalang1623]

now i wonder how much he could breakdown "Infinite Gallery"

[@seancatacombs]

Shedding forms to migrate into new ones - thematically appropriate for PGR

[@Noobster474]

There's just something special about watching Marco fighting Qu while OG Hikari play in the background. It just can't be surpassed

[@HanT5247]

Wait he did? Do you have the link

[@crazycar1376]

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[@Pibear89]

Oh man, would have been awsome if it was recording of your live reaction to first time hearing it haha. Maybe this sort of content for pgr future songs

[@NikLoveGaming]

Marco, In My Memory and Endless Path is also need your attention! It so good.

[@bakutie]

hikari reprise lol Did not expect this at all so damn it was amazing when I first heard it, super excited to find out what's going on in the story Also I know you listened to Infinite Gallery but not sure if you've talked about it on the channel yet, would really love to hear your thoughts on it I haven't done the new chapter yet but I think I heard some cut variant of it in event menus and it really hit hard The fact that it's just in the background of these menus makes it so special to me. The hikari motif every so often in the back of a looping track that's already very in the background, it feels like its saying that we've moved past both the good and bad things that have happened, yet they are always there in the back pushing us forward. That feels incredible to hear in the context of what I think is going on in the story, it feels unreal that we've even survived to this point in the story

[@kotenara10]

This whole orchestra makes Qu look like the main character during the war haha

[@湯承儒-p5c]

I love your analysis of PGR content, hope you doing more.

[@XxguaxinimxX.]

Great video!

[@valenten89]

Wait til he hears the music attached to the upcoming update.

[@Ciel-o7c]

I love your analysis 🔥 Looking forward for your reaction of "Endless Path" and "In My Memory" in the future. 🥰

[@FeroxV]

Oh I have waited for this! Thanks! While you are on topic of PGR and Hikari reprises... "In My Memory" maybe? Please? I literally can't comprehend how Vanguard and PGR managed to create such great pieces as Dust, Hikari, Narwhal and others and go even HIGHER from that. Like you already covered Last Resort, Under Dimension and others but what came after this is also mind blowing. New tracks are so complex and emotional its unbelievable. This track, In My Memory, Infinite Gallery, Shattered Doll (!!!). They even had a collab with KEIKI KOBAYASHI of all people for the previous patch on global bringing Ace Combat 7 sound to PGR. Just wow, I am such a simp for PGR music I can't even...

[@Aly-l-Axy]

Dont know much about PGR aside from "its a mobile game", but this music gave me chills! I can almost picture the scene, from the beginning of the failure, to the rise up, the preemption of the battle and the battle itself. This feels amazing!

[@ArdeoBlaze]

Awww~ always miss your video about PGR and Vanguard songs. You always make me more hype about the songs. Also, I'm glad to see you are waiting for Wuthering Waves too~~~

[@Funsopolis]

I love your breakdowns and I genuinely prefer it when you pause to talk about the song. I just wish you would link to the full song in the description or something. I'm having a lot of trouble finding it to listen to on my own.

[@zoxfalcon2510]

Look up Polaris bond ost

[@shirouwhite]

I love music! Music can conveys a lot of emotions and tells us a story. 🥰🔥🥂💯

[@ARATAJOKERXIII]

He's back😮 and reacting to Godfinal music. I really recommend you react to In my memory by GhostFinal.

[@næntsi]

PGR! Hikari! I don't play, but I do listen to the music at they're released, and the story progression through the music alone... 🥺 I was lamenting to my friend over the fact that there wasn't much music break down of PGR's music, and I assumed that you weren't reacting to them due to how story rich they are. Very happy to see this!

[@zureldi]

POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER is the most accurate fealing on this song LOL

[@trinth6538]

... Why do i feel like this would be amazing to watch a figure skating routine with.

[@aceiido]

If you loved this one you should also listened to the Watanabe(endless path by ghostfinal & fluorite)and teddy patch ost (in my memory by ghostfinal).Both are fire!

[@summer1210-j5s]

Wuwa could never

[@D_enDAionNoEien]

Vanguard sound studio is something else 100% 🗿🔥

[@CheztaAhmad]

I am never a music guy, to me its all beeps and boops, but PGR is the reason I wanted a proper audio device.

[@Schinak]

Waited for this since I first heard it and I love how you did it~

[@Onebie]

I don't mind the reactor stopping the video and giving his opinion inbetween. If i want to listen to the whole song i do just that. Also i can understand reactors stopping and giving their mind while the idea is still fresh. Though i also know people taking notes while listening and then replay the song again and then pausing to give their opinions on it. Well KZbin algorithm loves longer videos, but longer videos may also need more editing, if its not live.

[@wildannugrahanurdinsyah2797]

Man.... I don't know why but I wanna thanks Marco for react to PGR's OST again they are truly hidden gems I'm also surprised by the obvious Hikari's melodi in the end I never notice it also has Hikari melodi in the early part😂 Kurobase have a full feast meal when Qu Shukra drop😭😭😭

[@rexevan6714]

Marco covering PGR musix while we wait dor WuWa. I like it

[@Veradux]

Literally was waiting for this reaction from the very moment I heard Polaris Bond OST, and I am not disappointed, it is such a rollercoaster. Totally expected an enthusiastic response, but I could only imagine at a time what it would do to him 😂

[@oaz8072]

damn now I have to get the soundtrack again

[@kenobieost5476]

Crazy how the algorithm recommended me this the day before the Qu patch drops global

[@ADMIRAL-vl4kl]

Same 😊

[@zenesziazilvalia1646]

I'm not skip any of it's and get goosebomb with you together !

[@issacclarke4194]

Nice video as always

[@nyxebit8200]

Have you tried listening to Code Vein OSTs? Please do since they've got imo one of the best OSTs for a video game

[@BlazingSpirit190]

Obligatory comment complaining about pausing the video. All joking aside, though, even if I hated the song(which I think is amazing), watching Marco's reactions to it was great. It's really rare to see someone who's actually this excited about something vs. the usual hamming it up you get on KZbin.

[@z33iihh]

I decided to give PGR a try, started last week after WuWa dropped that incredible trailer. I don't regret it at all, the story is amazing, the music is top tier, the content and fights are really fun, and the best part of this? CW dropping next month, saved up 13k BC already. I hope you'll react to WuWa music too!

[@Nicole-dg1rp]

Pls listen to In My Memory and Endless Path also from PGR

[@HazardTone]

All hail our Queen.

[@ValeriaQri]

Hi Meatball, could you please react to other Punishing's tracks too? here, i have the list ~Left Unsaid ~Shattered Doll ~Exorcism ~Gaze of wind ~Edenis ~Nanami Ikimasu Thank you🖤

[@alfredheyler9389]

hey Marco I recently found your channel and adore your league character guessing and noticed that Kayn's theme hasn't been analysed yet and I belive you would have a feild day with it, and I would love to see the video.

[@Briliantless]

Highly recommend: In My Memories and Endless Path from ghostfinal

[@xelaalex9708]

I know VGS's vocal normally doesn't have any actual meaning, but at 9:55, the voice sounds exactly the same as the Chinese words ‘保家卫国’ which means protect family and defend homeland, perfectly fits the story of this chapter

[@TheLegendsmith]

Normally don't? Is that right, because often there is some: like in Lamia's songs call Lamia's name. Structures and Lamia (as well as Another Mode) both do this. The latter two specifically say "Lamia welcome home."

[@xelaalex9708]

@@TheLegendsmith yeah, that's one

[@utkarshsh]

I know it is somewhat spoiler territory, but check out the Qu animation Kuro put out, easily their best work in terms of animation

[@unlimitedquickworks7387]

It feels like listening to lord of cinder during ds3's soul of cinder

[@Etherwinter]

I think if people complain about you stopping to comment on whatever you just heard, they should probably stop watching and go listen the music track instead lol. I'm watching reactions/analyses for just that, not to listen or view the thing you're reacting to.

[@aaron_guzman]

The Last Samurai meets Punishing: Gray Raven.. Hope you can react to the Animation for Qu's Polaris Bond patch.

[@FlugeTryne]

Devil May Cry 4 - Out of darkness XenoSaga Episode 3 - Maybe Tomorrow (there is a theory that the ending song is Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a connected to this one) Xenogears- Distant Promise Lute cover its on the official square enix music channel Dead Island 1 - Trailer song, its a really beautiful rendition of ave maria

[@burg3575]

Would be really interested on you reacting to PGR "Endless Path" from the Aeon Reforged patch

[@johnna112]

one game i would love you to hear the musics is from Metal: Hellsinger, don't know if you already made a video or live on it, but as far as i search it doesn't seen so

[@nibblesnarfer]

I'd love it if you'll do Endless Path sometimes in the future. Idk why, but.. Endless Path and This one literally makes me cry lol.

[@alexruedagd4968]

Please take a listen to "Who i used to be" Alpha's character song and one of my personal favourites!

[@sinow_7]

Every time I think Vanguard's music can't get any better, they come out with tracks like this one.

[@cesarsandoval5266]

And when you think there is no equal to this, they release "In my memory" 😂😂

[@self_education6077]

Finally! We need more PGR content. ❤

[@dankultimate3929]

12:13 I'm dying of laughter bruh 😭

[@amirsalehabadi7243]

I really hope you react to In my memory

[@chiyonleo3895]

yes more PGR please❤

[@crylisis1509]

this ost gotta be atleast the most epic gacha ost!

[@seano4822]

Is there another name to this song? If I try to find it on its own I get the OG version

[@ridhazulkifli]

polaris bond

[@r5r5rr53]

【Tony Yan】暮日战歌

[@voild2361]

request pgr IN MY MEMORY vanguard sound please!

[@WoodDoge]

Start reminds me a lot of Frostpunk's OST

[@syncentral9770]

You should defo react to The Imposter Kings from Remnant 2. One of the most high octane orchestral pieces I’ve ever heard, and I’ve played Elden Ring

[@ethansharp8354]

You know I get how this could be considered cringe, but I don't think I've cringed on a single one of your videos like this. Keep up the great work!

[@jorgegimenotolosana3103]

Such a good theme, the name is Hikari reprise? I don't find it 😢

[@fyreuclo7007]

I found it under the name Polaris Bond : music.kzbin.info/www/bejne/inLFY3xqg9CFb9k&feature=shared