Opera Singer Breaks Down Dwarven Stone Upon Dwarven Stone

[@CBleck]

ah, easily one of the best songs in the series, really paints the picture of what its like for dwarves (and non-humans in general) living in the shadow of human civilization

[@ButForMeItWasTuesday]

Man hanging out with the dwarves just to chat shit in Vergen's tavern was such a fun time. The Witcher games absolutely nailed the quiet downtime segments that let you just bond with the characters and soak in the atmosphere.

[@ericrojas7178]

Silver for monsters... Steel for humans... Banana for tigers...

[@pixytorres7117]

And coins for the Witcher...

[@Ildun]

Crossbow for underwater

[@unlimited971]

Meat for the ladies

[@issogoodvery]

Yes, banana for ti... what ?

[@hago66]

@@issogoodvery You heard it right.

[@Evgenia00]

"Hunt or be hunted" my favorite track in "the Witcher 3" ost. So slavic, so epic :)

[@whistlegirl5726]

Oh, a fellow Witcher appreciator! :D What I love about Witcher games music is how each game's soundtracks (Thronebreaker included) are similar enough to each other to be able to tell that yep, this is Witcher soundtrack, but also they are distinct enough to tell exactly which game a given track is from.

[@MonoFlax]

I agree! Even Witcher 3's DLCs Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine both have soundtracks that are so distinct from the main game aswell as each other, which is such a rare thing imo

[@holysecret2]

I love this one, I often listen to it when I feel like dreaming or need calming down.

[@EnderHeart5911]

How did you know that I’ve recently become obsessed with the Witcher? This couldn’t have come at a better time.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

This song makes me feel as if I'm walking the empty, famished plains of Poland in the early 16th century. Everything is grim and shallow. Full of pain and suffering. There is a lack of food and happiness. No smiles, only bitterness. Everyone is by themselves. But one thing we have is our traditional folk instruments to reflect on that pain and carry on. Witcher is THE best game of all time. I think Polish culture and interest regarding it had grown expanensioaly after the games release.

[@henrikh3089]

Witcher 2 was my favorite game for a long time. I got it gifted to me at christmas on steam many years ago. Then back in late 2015 I finally tried it. I loved it! It was amazing, the only single player RPG I had played before was Skyrim. This game had interesting characters, moral dilemmas and decisions that mattered! I finished the game and found out about the book series. Borrowed the books from a library and read them all over the course of the year. I loved them too, probably my favorite fantasy books read. Then I played Witcher 1 (that game has it's own charm, and amazing OST) and replayed Witcher 2. Then I played it 1 more time to get all achievements (including no-death playthrough). Finally it was october 2017 and I waited patiently for Black Friday to come around. I had saved up money and build a pc that could run Witcher 3 (previously stuck on a laptop). I finished the game in January 2018, and the sense of loss was palpable. This Witcher journey had taken me close to 2 years to go through, and now it was over. I felt strangely empty. Over time it has faded, but the Witcher still holds a very dear place in my heart.

[@Henchman.24]

Glad to hear ppl are still experiencing this amazing game for the first time ❤️

[@Nonnominon]

Another surprise, how I love the Witcher and its music, really brings up the immersion and reminds you this may be a world filled with magic and creatures but it's not all sparkles and rainbows, the wticher world, the reality they live is harsh and cruel and the they very much know it. But in it also have some sort of hope or mixed in for the future to come for the people in the world, it's crazy and I love it. Another great game series with great music, good food to consume.

[@NimaSimba]

I love this music so much. Thanks for introducing it to me Marco!

[@travisteatime]

I remember buying The Witcher 2 for Xbox 360 (didn't have a gaming PC back then) and it came with an entire OST CD, not to mention all the other goodies like a whole damn game guide. That really set the tone for the whole game, it felt like an *event* from the very get-go.

[@KaerJordan13]

The Witcher OST is one of the things I listen to while studying or working on my computer. It never gets old

[@Killerbee_McTitties]

would be too distracting for me, too many memories connected to this music and not only of the game.

[@KaerJordan13]

@@Killerbee_McTitties That’s understandable. The music does take me back to a better time in my life.

[@minerman60101]

This song gave such a great vibe to Vergen, just perfect for a dwarven settlement up in the mountains. I commented on another of your videos just a few minutes ago, but it bears repeating: Witcher 1 credits music.

[@cameronwood5032]

Happy your getting to the Witcher series can't wait for Pricillas song from 3

[@shaderunner8220]

Excited to see you listen to Silver for Monsters and Lullaby of Woes. Those are just so good.

[@mtszkrk]

I love the witcher series and it's music. I think the third one in particular has some of the best videogame music ever Btw thanks for reminding me about Witcher 2. That's the first witcher game I've played and I have so much nostalgia for these songs

[@lordhelmchen3154]

Yeah, it's the game that made me go down a huge rabbit hole. Knew nothing about the franchise previously, played W2 and finished it basically a few month before W3 came out, then I bought W3, read all the books and even played W1 afterwards. :D

[@Killerbee_McTitties]

i disagree on the third one having the best music. the third's is certainly the most bombastic one but I feel like all 3 soundtracks excel in different aspects. the brooding dark atmosphere of the first one, the dreamy and regal mix of the second and finally the epic and groovy pieces of the third are are all excellent compilations of music.

[@pixytorres7117]

You have to also listen to Blood and Wine Detlaff music theme. It's pretty epic and unique.

[@lalalaxd688]

Olgierd boss theme is also pretty epic for me, the music in both expansion HoS and BaW is incredible

[@manukeotoko5408]

are we talking about "The Beast of Beauclair" or "Tesham Mutna"?

[@lillonerboi504]

Very glad to see Witcher content! Spent hours bopping to many of the songs tracks. Great video as always.

[@pablonarcoboy185]

The Witcher 2 was my first entry to the series. I say this title is near and dear to my heart and I love this track. Man, listening to this breakdown is getting me emotional.

[@povilzem]

"Breaks down Dwarven Stone upon Dwarven Stone" Why does this title sound so sad? Why does EVERYTHING sound sad now wtf This is my first time listening and I already love this. So much longing and nostalgia in the music. So distant yet so warm.

[@ohheyitstrixi8485]

I don't often comment on videos because I don't often feel personally attached to creators, but I just wanted to say that your content is some of the best on KZbin. I'd be incredibly interested to hear your take on the Lost Elf Theme from Dragon Age: Inquisition. The song gives me a weird vibe that I've never been able to describe and I'm sure somehow you would. Love the content my man.

[@Cwronaga216]

(Reminder 2 with change) You said to keep reminding you so definitely check out the two themes for Hisako from Killer Instinct called "Village of Whispers" and "Shin Hisako" AS WELL as her intro and Ultra Combo as it effects the music and is interesting to see.

[@MarcoMeatball]

okay i got it written down ;) no more reminders needed :)

[@Cwronaga216]

@@MarcoMeatball awesome. You'll enjoy them . def check out the ultra combos they influence the music

[@kowalski2385]

Assassin of Kings was one of my final Game Stop experiences, it absolutely holds up, Marco I'm not surprised by your appreciation for this series, however I am grateful for what you do and who you are.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you !!!

[@kowalski2385]

@@MarcoMeatball LMAO I see 2x! Notifications from you, and I see "GETTING THE HELL OUT" as "GET THE HELL OUT".

[@oskar0t07]

Unique music for a VERY unique fantasy setting.

[@nathandavis435]

Awesome video! I'd love to see you cover some more of Shadow of the Collossus's music. Prayer and The Farthest Land are two excellent tracks that I'd recommend, as both are the more contemplative parts of the soundtrack.

[@sljao]

Funnily enough, with this song I have a sort of folk music feeling, but I'd point more toward Anglo-Saxon folk rather than Eastern European. In general, Witcher 2 (my favourite of the trilogy btw) has a bit more of a... British feel to it? compared to Witcher 3 being very Slavic and Witcher 1 specifically Polish. Also dzień dobry, Marku! :D

[@MarcoMeatball]

hehehehehe i think you're right. Witcher 3 is absolutely more rooted in slavic sound qualities, I agree.

[@DracoSafarius]

Man Witcher is so damn good. I haven't really played much of it since it initially came out, for both 2 and 3, so I don't really remember much music, but next time I decide to go through them I'm going to be listening to everything.

[@hessianqrow7977]

We need more simple tracks in games if you haven't played the Metro games I would highly recommend streaming them this month since the ost is simple and the sound design is paranoid inducing ^_^

[@MarcoMeatball]

Looooove this series

[@bebeusxl9842]

Blood and Wine DLC theme for The Witcher 3 has a special place in my heart. All hail the vampires!

[@dersylvio3088]

Something you would like are the floor themes from Library of Ruina. Especially "Binahs theme / Floor of Philosophy" is played by a full on orchestra.

[@coobie3469]

Pozdrowienia z Polski! As far as I know, for the Witcher games, they borrowed from a lot of different styles from central and eastern Europe. The music styles of Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus etc. generally have a lot in common, and much of that kind of music can be heard in the Witcher games - it's a bit difficult to pinpoint something that would be exclusively Polish. In Polish folk music you will find a lot of string instruments, drums, rattles and bagpipes, and while the Witcher games use that extensively, they also draw from (I believe) musicians imitating ''early slavic/pagan music''. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiyYYyBrLOmjKM

[@Walhell]

Stone Upon Stone by Wiesław Myśliwski

[@Nitro16Game]

wind's howling

[@Nutellaadict]

For some reason this music made me remember the musics in Divinity Original Sin 2, check them out they are epic

[@prworannis]

I don't know if you've done this, but you should listen to the Gaunter O'Dimm Theme (just fits what you've done with other character themes e.g. league). Or really just anything from the Hearts of Stone Witcher 3 DLC, some of the best music in gaming.

[@jkb2494]

Marco you gotta react to some Skyrim OST, man. It really has one of, if not, the greatest OST ever in video game history ever. Far Horizons is my favorite and it just encapsulates the whole daunting adventure in that cozy ambitious game.

[@FlinchFox]

Toss a coin to your Marco! Oh reactor of plenty!

[@MarcoMeatball]

:D

[@Ohmargod]

Sorry to comment here just to talk about another track. But have you looked into the Killer Instinct Ost? The reboot was produced by Mick Gordon until season 3 iirc. It is fighting game music and they are beautifully constructed. I'd recommend listening to Village of Whispers (horror themed) for Halloween. Thanks for listening to my TedTalk

[@ShadowMage]

When you get the chance, it would be nice to see you react to, "The Slopes of the Blessure" from the Blood and Wine expansion for the Witcher 3.

[@villemox762]

Hearing him speak polish is nice. Dzień dobry, I loved listening to music from witcher

[@MarcoMeatball]

😚😚

[@albertwesker2283]

I like the 2nd Witcher more than 3. It’s something about the atmosphere and the soundtrack is great in both but this soundtrack is special. This song though might just be my favorite from any game ever

[@Hamurator]

I personally prefer "Vergen By Night" but I can understand where the love for this track comes from. :)

[@M0narch1024]

The Witcher 2 is insane for its time. Even now I still go back to it just to take in the story also Day ninety-one of recommending Stay Gold from the Arknights OST

[@know.le13]

YEAAAAAH

[@Brennbare]

You should see/listen to the live concerts of the Witcher composers. There are some on KZbin. Mindblowing

[@siragito405]

Finally witcher, can u look hearts of stone soundtrack? Masterpiece. Edit: The witcher 3: hearts of stone

[@MBBGun14]

Great song. I like to improvise on guitar in A minor scale over this.

[@colinmunro3158]

The instrumentation reminds me of the soundtrack to Divinity Original Sin 2.

[@ironymaiden1089]

Speaking of CDPR, i recommend you to hear Cyberpunk 2077 - Militech theme. Awesome piece of synth-blood pumping combat music.

[@t.k.5088]

Didn't play any game of their series, but I watched the Netflix show and absolutely loved it. Somber fantasy vibes? Epic soundtrack? Beautiful places? Sign me tf up- On a side note, if you're looking for more league content and you enjoy the Witcher series soundtrack, then I gotta tell you Mikolai Stroinski, the composer for The Witcher 3 ost, also wrote Sett's champion theme. Just leaving this info here as a trivia, definitely not because I enjoyed playing him before I dropped league. Not biased in the slightest, I promise.

[@kacpacz5469]

Try to read the books or play the games - definitely The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt. The Netflix series has little in common with The Witcher unfortunately , both the story and the atmosphere is not what it should be. there is nothing of Slavic climate there :( , in Poland this series was very badly received

[@Sneacco]

Try to look at the trails series OST, those are very beautiful songs

[@Onjerlay]

I didn't play the Witcher but it seems like the game where I would stop and listen to the entire song before I continue on whatever I was doing (just like every time I hear a Mondstadt song in genshin impact)

[@stanisrafu5819]

I suggest River of life - Witcher 1

[@matthewwhitt5249]

Yo, if you want some music that will creep you out, check out Mephisto's Lullaby, by Xtortion Audio. I literally had a waking nightmare listening to this. No one has done a reaction video of it.

[@Gwynsladle]

Can you react to Arknights's Guiding Ahead - Martyr? Its the boss stage theme for the event, also has a choir so you'll be pleasantly impressed. Nb: The Witcher probably is the only game I finish with all endings.

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

Journey OST is amazing

[@dossary9897]

I would love if you would check out some soundtracks from world of warcraft especially 'arthas my son' and 'lament of the highborne'. love your videos

[@_Fr49f13nd]

I've only played 3 but if that music is any indication, 2 will be great as well. This one is giving it a good start hahaha. Thanks for sharing.

[@justpotato816]

Yeah.... The witcher games and series have an insanely good soundtrack I recently found my new favorite one It's from the game Cult of the Lamb It's sooo cool I highly recommend to give it a listen Maybe not for a video Just to have a good time

[@bowiebazinga2019]

Honestly, was not expecting Witcher 2. I saw the title and thought, "is this a Witcher 3 song that I missed?"

[@MarcoMeatball]

Sorry for the clickbait. Playing with titles

[@bowiebazinga2019]

@@MarcoMeatball oh no no, you're all good. Was a great listen, so I'm glad I clicked on it.

[@Ildun]

Not sure why The Witcher 2 music didn't left strong image in my memory, unlike The Witcher and The Witcher 3. If you didn't mention this is music from The Witcher 2, I won't even recognize it.

[@specialsnowflake2309]

Witcher 2 is holds well indeed, patrician choice my man.

[@Redfax201]

Can you react to Witcher 3's "wolven storm" sang by Priscilla?

[@ThePuinguin]

Amazing, in my opinion The Witcher 2, and specifically Iorveth’s path, is some of the best content the series has to offer both in writing and music. Also, don’t sleep on The Witcher Enhanced Edition. It’s old and janky but an incredible experience nonetheless.

[@erfanesmaili12]

Hi Marco, I think you should definitely check out Ghost of Tsushima's soundtrack! I have a feeling you are gonna enjoy listening to them, my personal suggestions are "The Way of The Ghost" and "Sacrifice of Tradition" . Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! Edit: I know you have already listened to "Jin Sakai" but you need to check out other soundtrack as well👍🏻

[@Aranneas]

He actually already covered Jin Sakai and intends to do the closing track 🙂

[@MarcoMeatball]

This! Thanks for the reminder! It’s one of my favorite soundtracks

[@erfanesmaili12]

@@MarcoMeatball you are welcome😊

[@erfanesmaili12]

@@Aranneas That's awesome to hear!

[@riotangel4701]

*Witcher 2* music is good. However having played the series sequentially, the musical themes felt "departed" from the original. In fact the whole game feels like it was developed by a different company (most likely due to their changes in team and directorship). Definitely not saying the game was bad, because it did implement some design elements which I feel should've been in the original *Witcher* in the first place, thus letting me enjoy the gameplay a lot more (I tolerated a lot of the first game's mechanics by gritting teeth tightly). It was with *Witcher 3* did I feel the music "coming home", and then expanding beyond that to greater heights.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Absolutely

[@thejoelrooganexplosion2400]

xxx

[@nelson4226]

Nice reaction! Try also Divinity: Original sin 2 - Rivellon. I think you'll like it 🙂

[@borealsullivan5486]

The first two Witcher games are too often overshadowed by the third. Which is a shame. Witcher 2, for instance, is still my favourite in the series. Not only is it the truest to the spirit of Sapkowsky's works with it's complex, multifaceted storyline, but the soundtrack is outrageously slept on (the battle themes are probably the most underrated - they are supposed to be dynamic pieces that change depending on the difficulty of the opponent, but because of the way the game is programmed you almost never get to hear the juiciest parts 😆)

[@MarcoMeatball]

Love the books

[@jennyc3919]

It's not a flute or a sax, you gotta know duduk man

[@MarcoMeatball]

I didn’t 🥹

[@lepworra7514]

uwoh

[@mouaz670]

I like the red shirt, no homo btw

[@MarcoMeatball]

Lmfao

[@ryanschulte3742]

Day 35 of kindly asking for riven of a thousand voices

[@fareflight2029]

That's a long one, but probably the best raid song in Destiny 2 besides Inner Light, Security Breach, or the Vaul.

[@MarcoMeatball]

i'll record this soon, Ryan. I got you. 17 minutes oof. But, it's very worth it.

[@ryanschulte3742]

@@MarcoMeatball thank you