[Official] Celeste Original Soundtrack - 16 - Confronting Myself

🍓 Celeste Original Soundtrack 🍓
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Written, performed & mastered by Lena Raine.
Cover art by Amora B.

[@iantheguy4647]

I really like that Madeline says “Let’s climb this mountain, together” referencing one of Badeline’s first lines, “Let’s go home, together.”

[@Joe-wt4rv]

hehehehe MADeline

[@jaystrike3270]

I realized that too and really liked it as well.

[@jaystrike3270]

I am just going to wait for Sadeline

[@BUGFlower413]

@@jaystrike3270 Well, she is sad in Chapter 9, so _SADeline_ TwT

[@durpify5300]

but who doesn't

[@ondreyjames]

One of those rare video game moments when story, gameplay and music are so beautifully woven together.

[@mikaelious9550]

James Ondrey Undertale nailed the music and story, but the gameplay part wasn't good enough to match that level.

[@mikaelious9550]

Obsidemon First of all, why would I hate you for having a different opinion? I know many people would, but I don't. Secondly, are you talking about Undertale or Celeste? If you mean Undertale I understand why it may seem generic to you.

[@mikaelious9550]

Obsidemon I agree with you; Celeste's story is beyond amazing, and it has those symbolics regarding mental illnesses - something that's not that usual. And you're right; Undertale's fandom can be salty, toxic, cringy and gross, but there are 'good fans' as well, such as those who make marvelous song covers or comics.

[@mikaelious9550]

Obsidemon You're 100% right about that! Some fans just need to chill down. And a LOT.

[@SoluFound]

Hey, how about Hollow Knight, that was ok... For a starter, until you familiarize

[@julianburchard6049]

You deal contact damage because _you're the boss._

[@jun533]

damn

[@magic2546]

Awesome.

[@magic2546]

How the tables have turned.

[@theamazingcatwizard3654]

I wonder when a sequel of sorts comes out but you play as Badeline?

[@BUGFlower413]

@@theamazingcatwizard3654 *_*Laughs in Variants Mode*_*

[@lambda494]

Can I just say how much I love when it starts "glitching out" as she heals her psyche through this battle, as the boundaries between her and her shadow dissolve?

[@NeoKad99]

This is a really nice effect, and it really adds to this already very tense moment in the game :)

[@davidfriedman9014]

Huh.. I never noticed the "glitching out" during the fight in the game. Interesting.

[@polaris2707]

David Friedman if you watch matts video on the earlier development builds you see it alot more in the visuals. In the final game the badeline sprite was toned down a little I think in terms of the glitching effect.

[@Pamjamelia]

In my case it just wrecked my head, but I can still appreciate the symbolism of it.

[@נירזהבגילאון-ע5ע]

her shadow? i liked to call her ms depression

[@bobstayoffthegrass8772]

I hate it when my depression turns into a Super Saiyan

[@Dwurogowy]

Relatabl

[@lopkobor6916]

I can relate

[@videogamemaster2869]

I know right!

[@svendinsvinderlin4569]

Riiight? It's like why the hell can't it just stay fucking put for one god damned second.

[@agentsamumu]

dammit it happened again

[@NathanMills314]

That moment when you realize the synth doing the main melody sounds uncannily like the synth that does Madeline/Badeline's 'voice' throughout the game. She's literally confronting herself through the melody

[@TheFerdi265]

The Music also contains Badeline's Leitmotif, which is first introduced at 5:53 in Resurrections and very very slightly alluded to in Reflections.

[@popipopess]

Dude wtf holy shit

[@swampbottom1109]

WoAh spooky

[@NoobOfLore]

This song has actual lyrics, they're just in Celestian and without subtitles.

[@CSDragon]

@@TheFerdi265 5:53? This song ends at 3:09

[@AeroVolt28]

One of the most intense games of tag I've ever seen

[@RachelthePotato]

Stop

[@lavii3355]

These two comments made my day

[@TheAdvertisement]

Have you ever seen the movie Tag You're It?

[@clawcakes]

"tag! you're it!" "..." "you're supposed to chase me no--" *gets hit by a laser*

[@koni.K]

@@clawcakes lol

[@Hlodolog]

When listening to epic music: "I have superpowers!" When listening to sad music: "Help, i have depression..." When listening to Celeste music: "Help, my depression has superpowers!"

[@shovelknight9417]

That last one got me xD

[@stellanovaluna]

@@shovelknight9417 lol ikr

[@keith9022]

@@shovelknight9417 how's Shield Knight?

[@shovelknight9417]

@@keith9022 She's good :D

[@keith9022]

@@shovelknight9417 nice

[@defagentanimations]

First battle with Badaline: You avoid touching her. Second battle with Badaline: She avoids touching you. Oh how the turns have tabled.

[@raimyonlinewarrior236]

Only she had lasers

[@Odysseus_Petrichor]

The turns have tabled !

[@raimyonlinewarrior236]

@@jellyspook9548 how the tables have turned.

[@my_m4n]

@@raimyonlinewarrior236 no u

[@LemonadeMage]

And at the end they are touching each other ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@jackmintz1695]

Badeline: screaming and tormenting Madeline Madeline: WHY ARE YOU RUNNING!? WHY ARE YOU RUNNING!?

[@jackmintz1695]

But in more serious words, lena, I just wanted to thank you for this game, I struggle with autism and I usually give up when something gets to hard. Madeline's drive to accomplish something perfectly fits mine, so I'm 100% completing this so me and Madeline can finally do something important. Like my mom says, "you are capable of anything."

[@seantaggart7382]

@@jackmintz1695 i think she heard

[@jackmintz1695]

@@seantaggart7382 oh *S H E T* :0

[@seantaggart7382]

@@jackmintz1695 no Lena

[@jackmintz1695]

@@seantaggart7382 Lena saw this post?

[@rustyvent]

I love how this level encourages the mindset of just rushing it down and confronting it at the source, very symbolic probably the most memorable part of the game besides Reach the Summit

[@emblemblade9245]

Waloogy Especially when you can just chain hits on her without having to take time and dodge. Feels so good

[@bruhbanan1702]

It's also genius how madeline literally just tried to "confront" badeline in the scene prior to this chapter, but now with a new perspective and situation it actually works

[@theacroway2056]

trans

[@ja-melvinson7994]

Once I made the realization that it’s much easier to just rush her, I was so happy. Everything in Celeste is done with such intention and I can’t say how much I adore it

[@Rycluse]

Broke: Running away from your problems Woke: Your problems run away from you

[@csabaczene5148]

but you need them now

[@thestoneyone06]

Just after you kick the shit out of them

[@toyrobot4504]

in soviet russia problems run away from you

[@professionalcatgirl8592]

bespoke: using your problems to climb up a mountain

[@csabaczene5148]

@@professionalcatgirl8592 how is your pfp a gif in my inbox?

[@TheAdvertisement]

“The first step of healing is confronting the problem.”

[@bielles52]

hi

[@nleolnator]

Nice seein you around man

[@theshift5840]

this is just the literal way

[@thelaststraightguy990]

Violence is never the awnser. It is a question. And the awnser... I̶̡̧̞̟̘̦̲͋̓̍̎̌́̚̚s̶̡͎͙̻̯̖̲̜̖͈͍̑̿̋̊̇̿̀̾̌͐̊̾̃̈́͋̿̐̉̑̀̉̏̈͊̑̚̚͜͠ ̴̡̢̡̘̖̺͇͕̫͙̱͖͗̇̌͂̾̔̓̽̔̅̅͒̎͛͘͝͝Ŷ̶̧̨̧̛̠̹̹̬̮̳̪̥͔̠͔͇͖͊̽͒͋̄͂̐̍͗́̕̚͝Ę̷̨̮̱̥̩̘̜̺̦̽̄̈́̔̾̈́̈́́̔́͗̀͋̄̐̇̐̉̂̈́̎̇͑̄͌̾̕͝S̶̢̝͚̝̫̻̲̘̹͕̭̜̲̝͕̼̞͉̠̱̪̠͚̣̔͌͌͊̊̈́̌̄̅̍̈́ͅ.̶͖̂͌̄̍̀̀̈̒̈́͘͝.

[@jeanremi8384]

"the first step of healing is dashing towards the problem at speeds that break some rocks"

[@MatoMeatball]

Chasing Badeline: "Confronting Myself" Talking with Badeline afterwards: "Comforting Myself"

[@warriorcurio]

going into the purple orbs: ‘Boosting Myself’ doing B sides: ‘Crying to Myself’ doing the core and its B side: ‘Hurting Myself’ doing all the C sides: ‘Angering Myself’ doing Farewell: ‘Why am I doing this to Myself’

[@veese2189]

Funny thing is, when I searched this song. I thought it was "Comforting Myself" lol

[@carlapalermini4674]

@@warriorcurio epic and true

[@LoraLoibu]

@@warriorcurio I'm in the process of that second one i'm still on 2b

[@TheOneWhoHasABadName]

@@warriorcurio doing the goldens: Torturing Myself

[@DakotaJonesMusic]

Mere words fail to describe how brilliant the soundtrack was for Celeste. This song helped create the best atmosphere for, without a doubt, one of my most favorite boss fights I have *ever* played in well over 15 years... It was such a moving experience. I seriously cannot wait to see what else is in store for your future work. 😀

[@funnyguy5848]

A dlc with over 100 levels, that's what's in store.

[@anonymist7429]

Ocamper pigstep was so freaking good

[@ryanhacker5259]

I loved it but the deaths made it feel unnecessarily long. It was fun and unique but it took a really long time for me to complete so I had to take a break in the middle

[@fawfulfan452]

This fight was so fun even though it was hard

[@cryochick9044]

Fun fact This music is not the in game soundtrack. What makes Celeste soo briliant is the in game soundtrack is many tracks overlayed so the games music takes hours to fully repeat almost always sounding unique

[@CB_W0lf]

I can honestly say this game gave me an existential crisis. All my life its been about "destroying" my mental illness and "getting over it" and "over coming" it. That's all fine and dandy, but this game suddenly opened my eyes that that was NOT the only way to deal with it. You have to be able to understand yourself and your mental illnesses. Listen to it when it speaks to you, but try to work together to overcome your fears, not shove it in a closet and pretend it doesn't exist. *I* don't exist without my mental illnesses, and vice versa. So instead of trying to destroy a part of myself, Celeste taught me to try and understand what the other part of me is saying. Acknowledge it, but don't be overruled by it. Listen to its fears, and urge it and yourself to be determined. Find common ground. I seriously had an epiphany when I played this game. It shifted the axis of my entire life, and definitely in a positive way. This song itself made me start to cry and laugh at the same time. Thank you, thank you so much developers. This game literally changed my life. A lot of people may say that, but I *mean* it. Thank you, thank you so so much. I can't even begin to express the absolute relief and joy at finding this game. Thank you, thank you so so much. Sorry for the rambling ^^

[@emblemblade9245]

Wolfie Theo said it best. Badeline was a twisted defense mechanism, one that had the idea of protecting you in her interests, but didn’t understand you well enough to actually accomplish that. Reconciling with her meant that she could finally work with you and protect you without holding you back. I’m actually kinda reminded of the ending of Inside Out now that I think about it. It’s a truly touching theme, and I’m so glad the game impacted you in this way~

[@Shinigami435]

I am truly happy for you. I have seen too many people who hated themselves without even being aware of this fact. Being aware will not change everything, I will recquire time and patience, but this is definitly the hardest step. I have exactly the same problem (such as many of us). I was already aware of this, but it is so easy to forget it. That is why this game also stroke me deeply : the way these feelings were conveyed reminded me hard. The message itself can often be heard, it is not new, but the way this game convey this message is much more striking than just an empty talk. Don't worry, you are not annoying anyone here ^^

[@CB_W0lf]

Thank you ❤️

[@mtguille7193]

I'm so fucking glad to hear this. I really hope you cope well with your illness. Go, random stranger!

[@supersnackbros2423]

Video games can be beautiful things.

[@jevyan7716]

A friend recommended me Celeste, and i bought it expecting a mediocre game. I was wrong, its a beautiful game, and its soundtrack is one of the best qualities of it. Love this one and the one that is called "Resurrections".

[@Adir-Yosef]

try theme number 8

[@cyan.6399]

Same here.

[@justin02350]

@@Adir-Yosef a great one. They're honestly all great but some are great with only the game ( in my opinion ) like Anxeity

[@MoneyStack1991]

Resurrections is my by far my favorite track in the whole soundtrack. But this one is different it was a epic battle with Madeline and inner self which was freaking awesome! Love this soundtrack much

[@thefrostbite1135]

SPINNING CUTTER

[@themustachioedfish5988]

Why are you hitting yourself? Why are you hitting yourself? Why are you hitting yourself?

[@pastelstephanie]

HEH

[@dnr-vs1lk]

because myself is shooting LASERS at me also myself is scared or something.

[@TheGalaxyWings]

Wrong game

[@shovelknight9417]

@@TheGalaxyWings Hollow Knight-

[@mikilem7923]

Honestly, you win best comment award, Congrats

[@The_RedVIII]

I think this is my favorite track from the OST. The vocals made it immediately stuck out for me.

[@TonyTheTGR]

With me, it's the driving beat and capricious composition. I mean, one verse it's focused around upbeats, the next it's the downbeats; but it still flows together so organically!! It's really amazing, and the experience in the game and it complement each other so wonderfully. This song/part of the game truly is the climax of the experience.

[@CSDragon]

This or the B Side of this same song

[@jhbfifthe]

a Xavier.s

[@infallible7425]

Tony TheTGR Exactly, I feel the same way. The music just fits so well!

[@Aggrofool]

Sounds like something Keiichi Okabe would make.

[@Aurongel]

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY-ya.

[@KarolOfGutovo]

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY-ya!

[@kyliewolfe]

HEEYYY-YYY-YYY-YYYYYYYYYYYYY-ya!

[@clawcakes]

OutKast - Hey Ya!

[@andrehenrique976]

@@KarolOfGutovo "HEEEEEYYYA!(Repeat)" -Singing women

[@MattStarzing]

Heyy e e eyy eyy eyy ah- gliching part

[@commercialchase8442]

2:14 Sheesh. If you can distort certain notes and it still sounds awesome, then this is a freakin' masterpiece.

[@kukkulacz6958]

Not only that, it's the best part of the song

[@JTHMRulez1]

There is something unbelievably cathartic about a boss fight where you fight the depression of the main character, and the game outright cheers you on with the music

[@cheesymeatball174]

This is especially true when the game design behind the boss fight is great. Part of me's attacks work well with the platforming enviroment to make a boss fight unlike anything I've played before.

[@TwilightFlower9]

One thing I really like about this fight is that touching Badeline gives you your dash back. Even when fighting, they can dash twice when they're together. Along with some of the jumps being impossible without that mechanic.

[@glyphidbulkdetonator]

OH GOD THE SYMBOLISM GOES *TOO HARD*

[@SciDarkReal]

really everything in this game means something

[@TheDiamondCore]

“Let’s this climb this mountain, together” fitted with madelines’ snarky smile as the portrait is one of the best openings,to any boss fight ever.

[@jaystrike3270]

Madeline:"Badeline!" Badeline: "Oh? You're approaching me? Instead of running away, you're coming right to me? Even though that crazy old hag told you the secrets of this mountain's power, like an exam student scrambling to finish the problems on an exam until the last moments before the chime? Madeline: "I can't make you climb this mountain with me without getting closer." Badeline: "Oh Ho! Then come as close as you like." *battle begins*

[@Asupreme]

Was that a motherfucking MadMad's Celeste Adventure reference?

[@hugebuffman3619]

@@Asupreme actually if madmad sounded a little cooler and you replaced celeste with celestial that would sound like an amazing anime

[@Asupreme]

@@hugebuffman3619 madeline's celestial adventure

[@dnr-vs1lk]

NANI?

[@ThatPrimalSnail]

I wanna die Like, MadeMade’s Celestial adventure? MadeMade as is Mah Day Mah Day

[@flecko5]

Amazing! I especially love it when that leitmotif kicks in at 1:12

[@TheFerdi265]

Love that Leitmotiv. It seems to be Badeline's theme. It plays in Resurrections during the chase scene and here during the fight

[@jacobrichter3251]

And in Forsaken City and in the Summit as well.

[@Aiso754]

TheFerdi265 plus Awake and Little Goth

[@Megacooltommydee]

That callback has some symbolism to it. It shows that even though Badeline is trying to harm Madeline, she's still a part of her that she need to embrace and work with.

[@SuperDuperCooper08]

Legit didn't know what that word meant until I looked it up. Now I'll be using it more often.

[@hislittlelife]

Thank you for adding to and completing such a great experience with this soundtrack. I was in a very dangerous place two months ago and this game hit home for me in so many ways. Thank you. Thank you.

[@SaviourV]

Kitsune HS Glad you're out of danger, comrade. May you continue to rise.

[@JBshreds]

Kitsune HS it hit me hard too. It’s really cool to see someone that felt the same way about the game. I did a full in depth review on it only a few weeks ago, this is quite possibly the best video game I have ever played in my entire life. So much life to it. Straight 10 of 10.

[@nleolnator]

I believe I played Celeste during quarantine, probably simultaneously the most horrible and emotionally devastating, but also emotionally cathartic, experience in my entire life. It really helped me to view anxiety in a different way, and coming back viewing some of the ridiculous workarounds I made for different strawberries and such is a really telling metaphor for how my anxiety has been my entire life. I've always viewed things as a struggle, and coming to view them as nothing but something I can get past that gets easier with experience has really been life changing for me. To some people who haven't grown up with such video games it might sound ridiculous to say video games like this have changed my life, but they literally have. Celeste is just that type of game, yknow?

[@nleolnator]

5 outta 5, mastapiece

[@Feulfire]

I'm very sorry to hear that you were in a very dangerous place. I hope that you're doing better now and all of those other things are great to hear.

[@callandor4704]

If you like the kind of exotic chanting in the background I highly encourage you to check out Mordremoth's theme from Guild Wars 2 Heart of Thorns. Edit: just noticed it's Lena Raine. Literally the same composer.

[@hrthehsehreh]

oooh shit, that makes sense.

[@pandymandy]

Cultured take, sir.

[@punkitt]

Lena did stuff for GUILD WARS???

[@tidyheidi9143]

DUDE THE GW2 OST IS BOP Most of the early songs were made by Jeremy Soule, the same mastermind who did the Skyrim soundtrack. They got good people doing their music over there.

[@Moss_Dude]

This was one of the most empowering moments I've ever felt in a game. When Badeline said "I'll make you regret it!" I just immediately dashed into her without hesitation and screamed out loud *"MAKE ME REGRET IT BITCH!!!"*

[@SciDarkReal]

:O I just walked up to her and promptly regretted it..

[@tibojous6052]

No bad words😢

[@tibojous6052]

I Said : there is onze thing i have that you dont.. C O L I S I O N

[@mikitotabe_.]

i cringed so hard at this oml

[@TheAdvertisement]

1:12 I love that minor version of the main theme melody introduced there. It shows that, even in her darkest hour, Badeline is still a part of her. A part of her she's learned to accept.

[@jeremiahbooth423]

Badeline is her official name in the internal game files

[@virtuallylightblue]

jeremiah booth I think Merg has a thing for ingame directories after DDLC.

[@virtuallylightblue]

Also OP was in Merg’s comment section too

[@TheAdvertisement]

@@jeremiahbooth423 Merg nor me looked at the files.

[@jeremiahbooth423]

Some people online found it I guess so that'll explain why people call her Badeline. At least it's better than Part of Me because that's a stupid name.

[@lavii3355]

LENA. _LENA._ *_YOU ARE A GOD._*

[@andrewpaterson2077]

LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-NA

[@videogamemaster2869]

Audrey Hester it is now the cult of Lena

[@lunalgaleo1991]

Fun Fact: Lena also worked on the Steven Universe Movie!

[@Ihazkirbro]

MINECRAFT, LENA IS WORKING ON MINECRAFT. LITERAL GOD GAMER.

[@IschmarVI]

@@Ihazkirbro and she did an amazing job

[@liampeterson8299]

"let's climb this mountain, Together" This part just gave me chills, it was the start of this Amazing scene and it references to when you first see "badeline" and she says "let's go home, together" I just love this game

[@BML42]

Nobody will likely believe me, but when I was replaying Celeste for my nephews to see while also sharing the concepts and ideas of the game with them, once we got to this part between Madeline and Badeline, my Father stepped in to watch as well and I was able to not only beat the entire section with no deaths, but all the while explaining that sort of inner conflict we all have with ourselves from time to time with them, I may not have a lot of awesome achievements, but going through that alone despite my own anxiety of presenting to others really felt like one great achievement to me!

[@HarrySutherland-mi4ip]

Good job random 3 years ago you did great

[@sonicgamer999-]

By some miracle, I didn't die once during this fight, and hell I only focused on getting to doppel (that's what I call her) ASAP and I didn't even think about being precise with my jumps, probably why I did so well since I didn't let fear take over. I am just now realizing how awesome this fight made me feel, another reason why Celeste is one of my favorite games of all time

[@ChaosToGo]

I loved that fight too! I refer to doppel as "Badeline" as Madeline's evil counter part :D

[@elsa8053]

Sadeline for me lmao

[@samario7935]

["Badeline" is] actually their name on their trading card, so yeah, you're right there

[@SaviourV]

Checked the in-game dialogue files on the PC version. She's called Badeline, alright.

[@samario7935]

SaviourV: wait, where in the game is she actually referred to as such instead of just "Part of Me"? I haven't found that anywhere...

[@CroSpeXtor]

*Listens to this for the first time* Hey This sounds pretty good *Listens to this and realizes something* Hmmmm the sounds feel familiar *Listens to this and realizes that it's Madeline's and Badeline's voice* *EXCUSE ME BUT WHAT!?!?!?*

[@bandicootsmwcentral2950]

Wow what? How I didnt noticed this before?

[@letstryout5518]

HOOOOOLYYY CRAP!

[@krzysztofcieslewicz962]

I heard 1st Badeline encounter theme too.

[@mr.mintcatnip4350]

Yea, i can hear Baddy screaming "OK, MADELINE, STOP PLEASE"

[@asriel5541]

WAIT WHAT

[@FoxGamingWoah]

When that talking animation showned Madeline with a glint of determination in her eyes when telling Part of You that they will cling together gave me a feeling nothing before then gave me. I felt like I could do anything and that I had already reached the summit. I knew that Madeline could conquer Part of You. Thank you so much Lena for that feeling and Celeste is my favorite game of all time. I’ll never forget the feeling.

[@Terensworth]

Sapa Sanchan Funny you mention that, I love that line and extra glint effect, cause earlier in the game, when you first meet Badeline, something very similiar happens, but the other way around. Before this fight, Madeline asks her other self "Lets climb this mountain... together." And that's when you see that sparkle. When you meet Badeline, she asks her original self "Lets go back home... together." But instead of a sparkle, Badeline tilts her head left to right, with a bored expression, as if she's saying "None of this matters, lets give up." Little details that tell a ton of story.

[@videogamemaster2869]

You are filled with DETERMINATION SAVE RETURN

[@Hexagonaldonut]

This one's definitely my favorite among this game's tracks, though the biggest reason is I'm a massive sucker for fast-paced heavily-electronic music. But also it fits the battle so well. Seriously, you're a bloody master at this. I can't think of a single time throughout the game where the music wasn't literally perfect for the given situation. This game is a masterpiece and your work is one of the biggest reasons why. Cheers to you.

[@Ascera_exists]

My favorite is probably Scattered and Lost but this song also great

[@rorpuissant]

Thanks for this great experience. It's been a while since I was so into a game and it's in majority thanks to your music.

[@Scudge0]

This was so intense. I love it and its part in the game is stellar

[@hawkssuns08]

This part of the game was awesome. Loved every minute of it and this music captured the moment perfectly!

[@l0rd0f5k33p]

My favorite Celeste track!

[@JustJacob01]

I misread the title as "Comforting Myself", which I thought was pretty funny, and fitting as well because that’s basically what Madeline was doing at the end of this level.

[@Smoldragoncat]

Celeste au song???

[@alidottxt]

That fear is Part of You. You can't escape it. But you can fight it.

[@NoNameNutter]

You can also work together, and try to understand each other.

[@betatester9963]

And finish this goal together

[@ghateofthyme868]

and live as one in peace.

[@ItsAlwaysOct]

@@ghateofthyme868 And only then, can you climb your mountain to the summit

[@ASquared544]

@Calmer I think you missed the point of the game (btw, I'm joking)

[@seireiart]

tobyfox and Lena Raine are soundtrack geniuses OwO

[@IschmarVI]

also, christopher larkin (hollow knight)

[@jimmyjohnjoejr]

Shogo Sakai? (Mother 3)

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

@@IschmarVI 'precciate that b.

[@OrangeyGlad]

Danny B (Super Meat Boy, Binding of Isaac, Cadence of Hyrule)

[@Jake-yy7bl]

OwO

[@pastalight]

I love the inclusion of Madeline's leitmotif kicking in on the second "loop" of the synth

[@Dashmaster305]

Can you point it out for me, please? I didn't know Madeline had a leitmotif.

[@pastalight]

@@Dashmaster305 At around 1:13, a melody plays which also plays in many songs, including First Steps, Resurrections, Reach for the Summit, and Little Goth (Badeline's theme) as well as others. It's regarded (and I think confirmed) to be Madeline's theme.

[@FBManimations]

​​I don't think it's the Madeline leitmotif because it also appears in the main menu theme and some others that aren't directly related to her

[@stevenmorris6780]

HEEEEEEEEEEEY--- Vsauce, Michel here!

[@Edd6789]

Why has this not happened yet

[@Flymerick]

WHAHAHAHAHAT?😂

[@stevenmorris6780]

@@Flymerick HEEEEEY--yes. >:]

[@stevenmorris6780]

@@Edd6789 Because I like resurrecting dead memes for the fun of it.

[@marchenwald4666]

But why ?! xD Or... Is it ?

[@snackastackas5349]

Normally if I like someone’s music I’ll go through one of their playlists and add the songs that I like to mine. But this one I don’t even know why I’m checking each song to see if I like. It’s all so good!

[@TwelveEyedBird]

I love the angry piano-synth clash that wails out every time Madeline and Badeline touch during the fight. Their respective instruments crash against each other in that moment!

[@f1reflam3]

Did you know? Your own reflection can't outrun you.

[@Colorandom]

But you still can’t outrun your reflection, so sadly, you still can’t win a 100 meter dash, no matter how hard you tried

[@f1reflam3]

@@Colorandom wtf is this supposed to mean 💀 don't reply to 1 year old comments with nonsense please

[@Colorandom]

@@f1reflam3 bro I was trying to be sarcastic 😭

[@patisatreeediting]

This game actually taught me that it wasn't ok to constantly try to destroy and conquer your mental illness. It's a part of you, why would you try to destroy yourself? Instead it taught me that it was ok to work with it, to battle alongside it, to even _teach it_ that what it was doing was wrong and to reassure it it was still learning, that _you're_ still learning. It taught me that even though change is scary, it needs to happen outside AND inside of you. That the same patterns will get you killed. That you need to stick up for yourself when things don't feel right. *That you can rise to the top of anything with patience and perseverance but also taking care of yourself* That's what this game taught me.

[@Hendog30_]

That rewind effect when you switch rooms oMG

[@Marcus-Does-Piano]

Searched for "Celeste heya" First result immediately correct

[@sodaSodaYum]

i mean, whadayya expect?

[@JawsGojira]

This track is *_celestial_*

[@json5467]

...I added this to my workout playlist. I'll tell people who ask what I listen to when I workout songs that people would normally listen to. Video game soundtracks are kinda one of those things you can't tell anyone about until you know they share a similar view. This is a fantastic piece. The simple fact that it evokes such a strong emotion is enough to make it on my playlist for me.

[@watmelberry]

Such an amazing part of the game.

[@andrehenrique976]

That because the song in the boss battle sounds like the new year.

[@jay-tbl]

I only got to experience this masterpiece because some guy at Microsoft decided to put pig dubstep in their block game

[@TotherKoala]

True

[@Zaddis]

Amogus

[@gapplssb]

i got to experience this game because of a wholesome cherry man on youtube

[@epicdaggerlegacydemoz5154]

Yup.

[@earthquack30]

I got to experience this masterpiece because it was on sale for $5 a while ago. Like how??? and yet thank you so much to whoever did that!

[@artman40]

Definitely one of the better boss battles in platform games simply because it has lots of platforming and you're always active (despite the boss having only a few attacks). Also, can this be considered to be a final boss?

[@TonyTheTGR]

I dunno, can it? *looks at Level 6 B-Side*

[@ninjareaper4828]

Tony TheTGR | Wait what?

[@nazek4216]

I'd argue the Summit is the real final boss. The game was never really about combat (even if you do goomba-stomp a few eldritch abominations), it's about the challenges that the mountain offers. And the Summit is the hardest challenge the mountain can give you (discounting B- and C-sides).

[@mambodog5322]

By this logic, the core + B & C sides are the secret bosses.

[@marcar9marcar972]

artman40 good question... I kinda felt like the summit was the final boss despite that being really cheesy. That being said for this game the summit being the final boss kinda works

[@dreamverse1312]

Never had depression but GOD DAMN that part of the game almost took my life

[@maxojavierrojasurzua5746]

All video games have their bosses that you have to defeat, in real life one of the most important and difficult ones you will face is that other part of yourself.

[@Edyger111]

I was playing that boss and my brother went in the living room watching me play because the music was too good, your music really is awesome, it add so much to the game ! :)

[@TonyTheTGR]

I've had this tab open for twelve hours now.

[@h20dynamoisdawae37]

multiple weeks here XD

[@beri4138]

Go to sleep please

[@mudkiporsomething9755]

legends say he's still listening to it.

[@shady7919]

Well.......fair

[@Pieteek]

Have you tried playing it tho?

[@nolanwhite1780]

Chanting in the background evokes a sense of what I could most accurately call "tribalness". Since fighting during tribal times was for survival and sometimes out of desperation and fear, it really emphasizes that Madeline and Badeline have reached rock bottom. The design of the moving platforms earlier in the level seem to hint at this as well. I don't know if this was intended, but regardless, it's brilliant.

[@onetruetreetree]

This is by far my favourite song from the OST other than Farewell Track 3 - Madeline's motif at 1:10 sold it for me

[@nnf2160]

Cements this as one of the soon-to-be greatest boss battles of all time

[@dominichekashia105]

I just beat this game tonight, and it's so genuine and emotional that I feel kind of bad for coming up with this dumb joke regarding this boss fight, but...I can't not post it: "You know, I always was really good at pushing away people who probably just wanted to help." - Madeline, probably

[@lavii3355]

👏👏👏👏

[@maple802]

👏👏👏👏 2

[@CroSpeXtor]

👏👏👏👏 3

[@Number_27]

👏👏👏👏 4

[@clawcakes]

👏👏👏👏 5

[@IamtheSifu]

This piece turned this boss fight from a game to an experience.

[@Kim_JH]

This is my best part, I loved the glitching effect through the gameplay. It's the moment you can't feel with this youtube vid. Perfect track ingame, keep up the great work!

[@simpleman3898]

I have autism and wasn't diagnosed till 22. Which means depression, so this story and song means alot to me. Now i got to climb my mountain. :)

[@TheLudicrousLuv]

how is it going

[@shovelknight9417]

I have autism and still climbing my mountain :(

[@costelinha1867]

Honestly, I have autism and was diagnosed when I was 3.... I don't think early diagnose can always save you from depression.... (To be fair, i wasn't diagnosed with depression yet, but I sure as hell do feel like I have it.... cuz I don't know what else can it be.....)

[@Mdwantstosleep]

I love how it has the main theme but slightly distorted cause it just fits so well

[@iyusuarkhan6554]

I'm so proud of this game, proud of Lena to have made such a beautiful product, an art through and through. I was here when these OST videos were barely hitting 200-300k and seeing them being so popular now just gives me a nice, warm feeling knowing that it got its deserved exposure. This is by far my favorite OST from the game along with Resurrections, but honestly, listening to the whole OST at once is in itself very much a joy, almost nostalgic even, after all this time. Fantastic job you've managed to do Lena!

[@carlosdariocisneros6777]

The moment I realized I’m the one chasing her and that music kicks in gave me goosebumps... and adrenaline

[@ricardogarcia7886]

Madeline + Badeline = Adrenaline

[@yourhope756]

@@ricardogarcia7886 makes sense, because mad + bad

[@Glun258]

The first time I heard this, it gave me chills. Such a powerful moment. No matter how many times I replayed or listen to the soundtrack, it never hit me quite that hard again. A testament to the build-up and the way the music is deeply connected to the game. Never forgotten that first moment, even years later.

[@Nova-_-]

This game is seriously the biggest piece of evidence to support the idea that games are not just about being the very best... #GAMELOREMATTERS

[@beri4138]

I wanna be the very best LIKE NO ONE EVER WAAAAS

[@nopenotmeatall]

@@beri4138 wait

[@SaviourV]

One cannot truly abandon one's negative side, but one can make peace with it, although the process is expected to be violent, just like it is in real life. After all, to quote "Parasite Eve": *"The worst enemy lies within the self."*

[@KorjiUborji]

This whole part of the game reminded me a lot of Hollow Knight. In that game, whenever you die, a part of you (or your regrets) is let loose and you have fight yourself to deal with your regrets and return to your normal state.

[@RellekEarth]

"The greatest enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts" -Buddha

[@ninjareaper4828]

I know that all too well...

[@zachanikwano]

It's insane to think you can abandon your negative side, but you don't make peace with _it,_ just the fact that you'll be fighting your demons til the day you die. Don't give in. And if you fall, pick yourself up and keep fighting. Never stop trying to improve yourself as person, for your sake and for the sake of those around you.

[@catsarecute7447]

Good to see parasite eve still somewhat alive

[@jordanseb7864]

This game was such a refreshing experience to me. Thank you developers. P

[@TalysAlankil]

Getting massive Mordremoth flashbacks here (and I love it). Awesome job on this soundtrack!

[@malachiflournoy9387]

I love this theme so damn much, it fits the situation and I love the idea of instead of conquering your flaws, defeating your flaws, destroying your flaws, or leaving your flaws behind, you accept what they are. After all, both your strengths and flaws make up who you are. Not just strengths

[@captainarkro4376]

I loved how the character said something like: Let's climb back up, together. The face our character made when she said that topped it off. Then we proceed to chase the Part Of Me. This chase and song was one of my favorite parts in the game.

[@QuinnyBean]

This one is definitely my favourite in the ost. I love that choir thingy whatever you call it, the fact that some of the music is with Madeline/ Badeline’s voice, and I adore that it gets all glitchy later on

[@DocDrowsy]

Definitely one of my favourite track form the OST. The vocals add *something* I can't quite describe but it adds something of a mystical element to the tone of the song. Perfect fit for this final confrontation, thanks for your excellent contribution to this game!

[@chillknight3940]

Discovering that there is an awesome boss fight in the game only gets better when it has the best boss theme ever. Played through the game practically blind in one sitting a couple years ago and it still has a permanent effect on me

[@bronzemuseum504]

i love how perfect that track was. Couldnt come up with anything better. Its just perfect for the situation.

[@DustyyPineTree]

1:12 gives me huge chills, I can't even begin to describe how much I love this piece. You're an amazing composer, Lena!

[@zacharysouth3835]

I can thank you enough Lena Raine for this amazing piece of music. I has helped me with my depression, and overthinking. It helps me push myself to continue when I know I'm close to my breaking point. Just know you have touched others.

[@lilyunderscore9568]

I found myself breathing in sync with the hey yahs during this fight. It really helped me keep my composure and focus and also helped me like MAGICALLY get through a bit I was struggling with as soon as it kicked in.

[@johndrey32]

Lena, your track captures the adventure and dire need to confront yourself. It's dangerous, scary but rewarding. Great job.

[@lionheart1827]

The female chanting reminds me of some of the Xenogears music, like Awakening and Light From the Netherworld. Also reminded me of a little bit of Velocity 2x. Amazing song

[@GabberGandalf93]

So I'm not the only one who thought that. ^^ Maybe it was inspired by Xenogears. Feis identity crisis and fight with Id is pretty similiar to Madeleines after all.

[@yakineko6635]

*eeEEEYYYYYYYYY Y A*

[@nocturnalag7695]

Definitely. Came here to comment how this track immediately reminded me of Xenogears/Xenosaga

[@Izelor]

So true! It reminds me of Xenocyber Genocide Ost

[@thefunkyfish5640]

The first time in celeste where I felt like I wasn't fighting an uphill battle. You're finally fighting back and every time I got knocked down on this level, I always got up, desperate to give it another shot. Increadible peice of music aiding the amazing storytelling and gameplay of one of the best games i've ever played.

[@willyaleksanderwiksaas9561]

This battle… this battle is the very definition of “I’m not doing this without you!”

[@cubedmelons876]

Is it just me, or does this song somehow get a thousand times better when trying to do the Badeline fight while carrying around the golden strawberry?

[@tibojous6052]

For some reason i think that the Golden strawberry is live and that he is encouraging madeline

[@chillknight3940]

@@tibojous6052 having the strawberry with me while doing the boss fight is very intense with high stakes. The theme is a big “this is it” as it feels like it goes by faster than the rest of the level (I died on the final room and still don’t have the gold berry yet lmao)

[@emblemblade9245]

The sheer triumph of this song laced with the still intense and sometimes glitching out sounds of the depression avoiding your confrontation...one of the best boss fights ever, really. I was with Madeline 100% here.

[@hanban1222]

This boss fight was one of the best moments in my gaming life. Sound track was absolutely impressive

[@TheOneAndOnlyBadeline]

I tried so hard, locked in my beliefs that I was helping her. I gave every inch of my strength to destroy whom I thought was being foolish and stubborn, but on that hour, she turned me around and proved me wrong. She wasn't foolish and stubborn, she was powerful, determined, and, most importantly, she never gave up. She showed me what it's like being someone like her, and it taught me so many things that I can't say didn't help me. That's when I decided to trust her, and it grows greater every day. Even though I'm now back in her body, unable to affect her like before, I know I'm still there, and she knows it too.

[@jackmintz1695]

Hey, while you're in there, why not make it into your house? At least it won't be uncomfortable.

[@Oreli]

i stubbed my toe

[@jackmintz1695]

@@Oreli what do you want a medal?

[@Oreli]

Jack Mintz i want to do it again

[@madeline1148]

Badeline MAYBE CHASING ME was NOT a good idea

[@grifflikeplaybass1]

I've been listening to this soundtrack all day and it's just so...brilliant. This song in particular just floors me

[@-r-3656]

The Summit is merely the falling action and resolution of this game. Reflection is the *climax.*

[@mickyazulay1386]

Gotta love that main theme in minor scale leitmotif

[@QuasarManiac]

This is, without a doubt, my favorite track in the entire game. Thank you.

[@LucianoThePig]

This is the best piece of music I've ever heard. Not even video game music, just music in general

[@Cynthyorchi]

This is probably my new favorite song at the moment. Asletic charm and vocals and the glitched humming helps bring life to the song. Thanks for sharing this with society.

[@WhiteFox8792]

This boss fight impacted me so hard, between the music, and the story around it. I was tearing up while playing it, and doing the best I've done at the game, determined to have Madeline succeed. It felt like I was going through the same battle. It was so emotional and I loved it.