Opera Singer Listens to Iudex Gundyr || Dark Souls III OST

[@partydeer1640]

The best part is getting your butt kicked by him in the tutorial, and later on finding Champion Gundyr in the Untended Graves and realizing 'damn! He was going easy on me!'

[@Chuckysta]

The champ! I really had fun fighting him.

[@Autechltd]

I agree! Your reward, a boot to the face! hyaa

[@joshuagross3151]

Supposedly, there was an even harder version that was scrapped in the alpha, when Iudex was still Oceiros. ...I kinda wish they kept it in, because the Champ is such a _good fight._

[@partydeer1640]

@Joshua Gross that is...horrifying. I've played ds3 four times now, and champ gundyr always gives me more trouble than the other bosses

[@mrfear4826]

The best part about champion gundyr is getting juggled

[@aldoleonardo220]

Iudex Gundyr: weaker version, basically fighting with his eyes closed. Champion Gundyr: Open his eyes and body slam you to the ravine.

[@pal1d1nl1ght]

Really? I feel like I had a much easier time fighting Champion Gundyr? Granted, at that point I was experienced, but still.

[@waltersullivan2727]

You must listen to Pontiff Sulyvahn’s theme. He’s the main bad guy of the game and his theme reflects that. It’s really complex with my layers it sounds so harrowing and cold. Especially the way the start builds up as he’s watching you across from the church. Not taking a step till you approach him he’s really that guy.

[@alaksion]

Absolutely, Pontiff Sulyvahn is my favorite boss of all from software games

[@waltersullivan2727]

@MinecraftLapsedd Yeah the character that used his model had the same theme as the menu theme with less vocals and instruments. But I definitely think Pontiff Sulyvahn’s current theme is better imo. So many more different sounds and how they build off each other. The start, middle, and end it switches things up often.

[@kixakii436]

​@MinecraftLapsedd nah, i'd argue his current ost is just as good, simply because pf the shivers the quiet choruses at the start gave me as i slowly walked towards them

[@perseus1054]

gundyr is an underrated boss. also i love the fact that he basically decides if you are worthy of playing the game or not as if u cant beat him u cant even continue playing the game 😂 edit: i also just learned that iudex means "judge" in latin. on dark souls wiki it says: "Iudex is Latin for "judge" and Gund is the old Germanic word for battle. This is an apt name for this boss as it guards the Coiled Sword and judges who is worthy to proceed to Firelink Shrine and bring the Lords of Cinder to their thrones." what a great detail.

[@adrielic_]

Also Champion Gundyr must be the best implemented reused boss in all FromSoft's games. You get there thinking "oh it's just the first boss again, should be ez" and oh boy, you don't know what expects ya.

[@MythagoWoods]

I love how Iudex is just "You must be this good to continue".

[@perseus1054]

@@MythagoWoods exactly

[@SpecterNeverSpectator]

i remember not being good enough for months, if you know what i mean i was young. thats my excuse, plus didnt know how to parry

[@emeraldknight2820]

@@adrielic_ Champion Gundyr is one of my favorite fights. When I first found him I definitely wasn't expecting him to be even more ferocious but the dance of combat was so much fun that I sometimes would lose on purpose just to keep fighting him. Good boss fight and wall to overcome.

[@SpookeyGael]

Interesting development tidbit: Iudex Gundyr was actually meant to be the King Oceiros you fight underneath Lothric Castle, but was moved to Firelink Shrine where you were supposed to fight the final boss, who was originally going to be Pontiff Sulyvahn.

[@CardinalAsh]

An additional tidbit is that the name Gundyr was in use for a different boss, who looked and played like our big boy Yhorm. The development of this game had a *lot* of shuffling content around involved.

[@godqueensadie]

@@CardinalAsh Honestly a lot of games are like that. If you have to scrap some content, but already have some of the assets created, it's more cost and time effective to recycle those assets for different purposes

[@CardinalAsh]

@@godqueensadie Right, but compared to the scale of the game the amount of content that moved areas is almost crazy. Pretty much every boss moved or was renamed, area progression and even location shifted, etc.

[@mukasi3334]

@@CardinalAsh which is good to be honest. creating a game is an art, and art is living and dynamic. and the From games are nearly perfect artworks

[@littlemoth4956]

@@godqueensadie But they’re not recycling assets.

[@celestia277]

i remember this boss beating the crap out of me, good times

[@Jay-lz2wc]

dark souls 3 was my first game in the series, and when my friend told me about it she basically said, "So you'll open the game, kill a few basic undead, and then go fight God. If you can't, you don't get to play" yea i got the shit beat out of me. Good times though.

[@rubiolo1019]

i was hardstuck on him and dropped the game for a year

[@rileyduggan9322]

So I offhandedly mentioned to my voice teacher that I'm a HUGE fan of video game music, and he actually recommended your channel! (Said he knew you, last name Diamond?) Anyways so thankful he did as I love the analytical perspective from a fellow vocalist. Another great song from DS3 I would love an analysis on if you get the chance would be Yhorm the Giant. But regardless thank you for what you do!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Oh boy do I know Diamond ❤️ been friends for years. Nice to have you, Riley!

[@Crasteeh]

If i could describe this track in two words. it would be ''Unwavering Warrior'''. You get this sense of weight, power, size, and unwavering resolve from Gundyr. The way he never really retreats or show any sign of resistance or cowardice, but instead always slowly, fearlessly lumbers towards the player, planning his next attack. Especially 6:24 really feels like the forward marching of gundyr's robust presence. and the sheer threat he carries with each strike. really cool track.

[@TheLastGame666]

Such a badass and phenomenal first boss with an amazing soundtrack, Dark souls 3 beginning really tells you everything about how good it is in terms of quality and everything!

[@zetta8277]

I consider DS3 Fromsoft's best OST for the volume of amazing tunes and it all started with this. I fought him naked the first time since I always rock the loincloth/club and it was not easy. I then meet the bastard again as Champion Gundyr and to this day he is still the boss who killed me the most. My character's face had a boot imprint throughout the game.

[@daveonw.1332]

You NEEEEEEED to play the DLC when you have time. It is imperative that you get to the music in those. Some of their best work honestly!

[@AlexMartinez-er2ty]

I would love to see marco listen and analyze Pontiff Sulyvahn's ost, that boss was so important to the lore, he was supposed to be the final boss originally!

[@SolaScientia]

Final boss and I believe he was also supposed to have been where Champion Gundyr was placed in the end. I nearly had Pontiff on my first attempt, but I badly mistimed a heal and then had the usual FromSoftware problem of many more failed attempts that never got so close. I didn't even get to phase 2 again until the attempt when I actually finally killed him. I'm trash at parries, so after failing at that I just two-handed the Hollowslayer Greatsword and kept on the move. I still nearly died a few times and just managed to get lucky with my dodges and heals. I don't want to imagine what he could have been like as a final boss.

[@erris5744]

One thing I feel is of note is that you get the Coiled Sword from him, and need that to activate the Firelink Shrine bonfire. Even if there was some way to skip him, you cannot even begin your journey until you beat him.

[@xXDarkXBeatzXx]

IUDEX! I am so glad you covered him! When you get a chance, listen to my favorite song; ruin sentinels theme from dark souls 2. I promise you'll love it!

[@Paratyde]

I believe during the part of the song where the two rythyms play simultaneously is when the second phase hits. The puss spews out from his body and acts almost as a second entity and both gundyr and the puss are attacking again simultaneously.

[@BlueAsterismSolstice]

He was too early or late to link the flame as a champion and impaled himself with the coiled sword to become the judge for whoever would try to next. Then his champion fight is some sort of parallel to the regular Firelink Shrine, but it's more speculation than proven if it's before your time or an alternative to it. All the thrones exist and would suggest it as a time Ludleth didn't yet step in for necessity of his people, and Lothric was next destined to. To add to that topic, the sword was broken in the Untended version, suggesting it as a possible variant of the worse. A glimpse if you would in what the world could be reduced to if the fire maiden was given Sulyvahn's black cursed eyes of the Abyss like his servants and Lorian. Little wonder can be made if this is how Sulyvahn convinced Lothric the curse of the cycle and enclosed off Firelink with this illusion in it's exact same place. With light and dark, the way in which the world appears is subjective and convoluted and so too would time. When Filianore's spell is undone, the truest time and fate is before us, beyond the age of the Soul of Cinder awaiting for someone to claim lordship. Not only one's worthiness, but the fickleness of time and place alone would stop many from the fate of a Lord of Cinder.

[@Loafusbreadmyre]

The strange black mass of a creature that springs from Gundyr is known as the Pus of Man, which is described as The Abyss given shape, infesting the humanity (which is a semi-tangible thing in the world of dark souls) of someone and exploding outward like a violent parasite. I envision the chaotic change to the music halfway through indicating the Pus of Man taking gundyr over as the wounds you cause him start to weaken him. This is also an interesting thing to include in the very beginning of the game, as similar creatures (or rather, undead infested with these creatures) show up occasionally throughout the game. It's a first look at how even the, though tragic, grandiose people with positions of importance have been eaten away by the very nature of the world, falling apart at its seams, begging for the dark. And in some, like Iudex Gundyr, the dark manifests as a vicious monster.

[@CBRN-115]

The expert's commentary allows me to appreciate the genius behind the songs even more. I knew something was good but I just didn't know how or why Yout videos are really great

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you.

[@coobie3469]

It's the firelink shrine bell! one two one two one two one two At least, I'd like to think that it is supposed to be. Iudex arrived to link the fire but was too late, so he became the sheath of the coiled sword and waited for one that would succeed him. He's like a true hero of times long gone.

[@shahs1221]

Iudex Gundyr to me is the best From Soft tutorial boss next to Margit. Interesting how you get to fight both these characters a second time in a fuller/harder form as well.

[@littlemoth4956]

Margit is ass

[@BathtubGoat]

This music fits Launch Gundyr, who brought new souls players a whole world of pain

[@xentiment6581]

Was he nerfed?

[@nodariusv3326]

I think you should react to Pontiff Sulyvahn's Boss music, easily the most villainous Boss soundtrack in Dark Souls 3, and rightfully so IMO.

[@mapmakerlich]

He is basically main villain of DS3

[@Oxrenn]

@@mapmakerlich Main villain of dark souls in general almost

[@mapmakerlich]

@@Oxrenn of course not. Villain of DS1 is Kaas. Villains of DS2 are shards of Manus's soul.

[@Oxrenn]

@@mapmakerlich True tbh, I only said that cause of what he did to Anor Londo

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

​@@mapmakerlichKaathe isn't all bad. He's good for humanity. The Shards of Manus were mostly alright. It was just Nashandra who was a twat. The rest just wanted to be left alone. One of them even turned good because the Ivory King had top tier rizz.

[@tipsfedora3714]

ah yes, the welcome mat theme song to dark souls 3. a truly memorable piece for a lot of us. for about 3 hours into this game, this was the only part of the ost i ever heard

[@Majistymills]

Remember his name translates to battle judge or test battle, and he’s basically a soul level 1 character cause he woke up late in an age of dark where his firekeeper was already dead, he could never level up 😦 since he’s the first boss its literally your test to see if you should continue playing and that he will be the judge of that

[@luweez1935]

Those lyrics make sense because he is a judge. His job wasn't to protect firelink, it was to make sure who ever possessed the coil sword was worth to do so. So he fights you to make sure you are capable to complete the quest for which you have been summoned.

[@T29hotrod]

Gundyr , the boss who plays like a tekken character.

[@mozkuthehermit5909]

Iudex Gundyr is amazing starting boss at start of the game Gundyr while being weaker version of himself to challenge Ashen One/Champion of Ash while forcing himself stand up and face you at battle to test your might It is test that can you Survive and muster Strength against terrifying opponents This same music is used later again when you face him at full strength (SPOILER) His "past" self is defending Firelink shrine from Future you when you try to get your hands on Firekeeper's Eyes who died while witnessing fires weakening there when first flame was at its weakest Gundyr took the mantle being her Champion to defend shrine from everyone to his last breath You, player who stepped on that sacred ground, took challenge from Gundyr while trying to get into shrine Winning him, you, player sealed him to become Future challenge to yourself, so you do not break time circle and fight can happen again You were right about him being not bad guy, he just did what he promised to previous Firekeeper before her demise Protect Firelink Shrine

[@thateeanguy4122]

I recommend you listen to Oceiros The Consumed King. One of the best tracks in the game!

[@aced4fun]

The perfect introduction for new players to Dark Souls First phase is an imposing knight with a fair and challenging move set Second phase is a monstrous, unnerving, *thing* with a confusing and stressing change in movement Better yet, if you can’t beat him, you can’t move on The ost just amplifies what Iudex already excels at as an intro boss and I love it

[@Shot5hells]

I didn’t know anything about dark souls before I got DS3, I just knew my friend was playing it. So my first thoughts are “oh this is a cool, gritty fantasy game” and then I got absolutely wrecked over and over by Gundyr. I just quit at that point and didn’t come back to it till months later, having learned a bit about what these games are and the way you have to play them. Anyway by now I love these games, I still haven’t finished any but I’m progressing through DS1 and Bloodborne right now and it’s just some of the most satisfying and well-designed gameplay in anything ever

[@Eximius_Lex]

My brother is going through Dark Souls 3 right now (resuming after 10 months, left off after Pontiff) and just yesterday he fought Champion Gundyr which he had some trouble on, he often gets upset if he can’t beat a boss soon and he loses confidence so I helped through co-op and he had a blast. The reason why I bring this up is because, the other day, he had beaten The Dancer in 3 attempts, THREE attempts and it’s weird seeing Champion Gundyr being a brick wall and not Dancer. He did play through Elden Ring (with a little of my help) so perhaps he got better but still. I recently replayed the game and Gundyr is a dope fight both, but mostly the Champion version, the music adds so much to the fight and something about the chorus(s) that stirs something in me when I hear it during the fight and even out of it. Cool reaction I can’t wait for the next.

[@mrbuckethead57]

Artorias the Abysswalker has a amazing boss theme and I would highly suggest you should do it some time soon! His lore and backstory are a treat to hear as well also really tragic but I highly recommend listening to it

[@impa2787]

When the chanting starts, I get goosebumps- there’s something about the design mixed with that motif that is so cool

[@VezonTheInsane]

No one has done the Deacons of The Deep. I feel it’s a very moving and powerful track of the soundtrack. I hope you play it someday.

[@EddieMorphling]

Since you are on a Dark Souls spree again, I recommend checking out Nameless Song from Dark Souls 1´s endcredits. For this one in particular I would love to hear your thoughts on it because its a genuinly beautiful song. For me personally its the best song any video game has ever had. It hits even harder when you hear it after you have finished DS1 for the first time since it perfectly encapsulates what Dark Souls ( especially the first game ) is all about.

[@DavDav2233_]

Champion Gundyr (the alterantive version of iudex gundyr that you can find after oceiros) is probably one of my favorite fight of the soulsbornering series. Doing this fight sl1 was probably the most badass fight i've ever done.

[@bigchungus9189]

It would be fun to see you react to songs in different languages and guess their meanings

[@queenvictoriann]

This theme is interesting because you don’t see a lot of people talk about it, but for a first boss theme, it’s so grand and intense. I think people who got to DS3 just expected that “epic” sound even for first boss fights by that point. It was normal by that point. Anyway, nonetheless…I love this theme. I listen to my Soulsborne playlist more these days, but I went through a phase where the DS3 soundtrack was all I listened to. I would put it on during study or work sessions and just blast every song. This one was always a welcome opener for the boss theme section. I even used it to practice violin at times by playing along with the chugging strings. So, while it’s not one of the “greats” among Soulsborne tracks, it’s definitely a beautiful and exciting song. I love it. Oh and, by the way…there are no actual lyrics in the DS3 songs. They just chant Latin syllables, so those lyrics were fan made. I mean, they’re cool and they sum up the story, but yeah…it’s definitely just syllable chanting we hear in these songs.

[@ichelis4505]

YES the one I've been waiting for! Hopefully pontiff sulyvahn isn't far behind! With regards to the lyrics and spotify Playlist missing, recently the DS3 soundtrack got removed from spotify.

[@Earendil760]

A champion who failed to fulfill his purpose, what a hauntingly beautiful theme, (You should check out Sir Alonne from Dark Souls 2 when you get the chance)

[@Godskin_Trio]

Never heard the full song before, before he'd kill me so quickly now it's the other way around. Sounds epic and fits his lore perfectly

[@nathanielsearle9822]

Oh my god I never realized Gundyr had such an intense theme. That is amazing. Great video, I have been loving these since I found your channel recently. Would love if you considered doing some kingdom hearts music, there are some absolutely great ones

[@MarcoMeatball]

Scared of the mouse but yes 😵 I need to.

[@Skuthulu-archives]

What a first boss! Coming right off of the original Demon Souls my little gamer heart was pounding at the sheer cinematic and speed. Needless to say he beat my ass. But after subsequent playthroughd he's a breeze, which is sad because this theme is so beautiful.

[@Charsept]

Such a great piece. Too bad I never get to hear the whole thing 😎

[@Gunpla_shrimp]

This also feels very fitting for the champion gundyr, for that fight the amphitheatre arena also makes more sense. Besides champion gundyr is just such a good boss, i love how his ai mixes up his moveset

[@b3a5t89]

This is easily in my top 5 osts in the whole soulsborne ring twice catalogue.

[@mt2r-music]

You should really play the DSIII DLC. Together with bloodbornes DLC it’s the best content Miyazaki has to offer and what got soulsborne to its modern hype. The finalboss of the whole trilogy is one of the best experiences gaming has to offer.

[@muhannabasalem574]

iudex gundyr was a former undead who risen to link the first flame, but he was too late for his time as he risen to a fireless shrine, however that's when ludlith came in and a gave a small spark to rekindle the first flame temporarily but gundyr was already infected with the abyss so he was made to serve another purpose, which is a test of who's worthy to become the champion he never was

[@justinfaulcon9498]

At the point you encounter him he is there to test you to see if you are worthy to undertake the journey as the Champion of Ash, since was originally supposed to do the job you have now been tasked with

[@Lebannehn]

Once a champion, Gundyr arrived late to Firelink Shrine, and was greeted by a shrine without fire, and a bell that would not toll. Gundyr was bested by an unknown warrior (yourself in a Untended Graves which is in the past), then became a sheath to the Coiled Sword in the hopes that someday, the First Flame would be linked once more. Gundyr thereby became a judge, awaiting the arrival of chosen ash to give onto them the Coiled Sword

[@Officer_Nurius]

A great Champion and Heir of Flame, destined to link the fire Gundyr arrived at FireLink Shrine to0 late. The fire was extinguished and his fire keeper dead. Then Defeated by an unknown warrior he becomes the Ashen Judge bound to the coiled sword. Those who seek the Flame, whether to link, or extinguish it, must prove themselves worthy before Champion Gundyr before you even have a notion of pursuit for the Flame of Firelink. A true Warrior, plagued by time lost, and now the grips of the abyss.

[@Cieeel]

Easily one of my favorite bosses, and one of my favorite themes in Dark Souls

[@ReSpark141]

iudex's theme will always stick to me since i was stuck fighting him for 4 years before finally beating him

[@jacobtheorangeyoshi8710]

My personal recommendation is the final boss theme of Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle (all 3 parts) it’s a pretty amazing theme.

[@MrMonklad]

when this game launched me and my buddies all played together , on of them was new to darksouls and didn't know you could lock on to enemies until we reached Vordt of the boreal valley. we poke fun at him for not knowing it but at the same time he was actually playing well without locking on which made us question our own skills as well. 🤣

[@Eurasian_]

5:28 Right! The Spotify Album (and other site albums) for Dark Souls 3 as well as the other two Souls games were taken down for some unknown reasons. It's very unfortunate. Though Demon Souls' Remastered and Bloodborne still remain. Hopefully they reinstate it under the same Group as Elden Ring's Album.

[@TWDSA1]

However in the videogame were two Gundyr Bosses: Iudex Gundyr was the first one you face in your run, but there's another one (a Secret Boss) called "Champion Gundyr". This is the theme of Champion Gundyr.

[@praisethesun980]

since you've been getting through more of the underrated ds3 tracks, I recommend reacting to Pontiff Sulyvahn. such a good piece that no one reacts to, so beautiful and evil

[@Joel_Inosin]

If you want some context as to why there might something sinister about the circumstance of Iudex Gundyr, the analysis lokeysouls made for Gundyr is pretty fitting; there's a good chance he did not became judge of his own will.

[@Tirishhai]

Nice beard man :D

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank youuuu

[@brmbltbr4]

My personal favorite from Dark Souls III is the theme of Pontiff Sulyvahn, especially the first phase. Would love to see a react on that, I also think it's much more fascinating than Iudex Gundyr. Also very interesting are Nameless King and Gravetender Greatwolf.

[@blazingmonolith4323]

The boss that I parried into the shadow realm never to be heard from again....until new game plus.

[@botondkunos1774]

My favourite track from Dark Souls 3.

[@getnerfedon7136]

regarding lyrics, a common observation i've seen in either reddit posts or comments sections that the latin in fromsoft boss music is apparently rough and translates into gibberish if translated literally so that leads to a myriad of translations, ranging from literal to taking a fair bit of artistic liberty in order to suit the lyrics closer to the events at hand the first of two examples i can think of is Laurence, the First Vicar's theme, which i've seen both a rough literal translation of AND a video wherein the lyrics more chillingly describe in detail Laurence's descent into madness and there's Twin Princes, where the literal translation i found on reddit is far removed from the fight's context and has led to lots of speculation, while another translation on youtube attempts to rejoin it to the fight though the person explicitly claims not to be correct, just more suited to the fight's context - and the difference in translations does show

[@mylesguda2505]

I recommend listening to the epilogue of DS3 really ties together the weight of the journey through all three games.

[@vahaggrigoruyan7228]

honestly fight never took that long to hear this last parts i mean literally

[@jacobfaro9571]

Have you ever heard mass effects ost? There’s some iconic tracks there. I recommend you check out the following: A future for krogan Me1 opening theme and liaras vigil (similar) I was lost without you Thesis falls Noveria Mars track Omega track Illusive man Suicide mission suite I’m proud of you Leaving earth End once and for all Reignite fan made song (this one blends elements of many tracks together in a clever way.) I think you’ll be really surprised with the style used in illusive man and the tragic beauty of I was lost without you.

[@DemonKingCozar]

I used to listen to the soundtrack on disc and this song and Nameless King were my favorites. Also highly recommended the Cleric beast from Bloodborne but that theme is incomplete without his screeches and shrieks.

[@josharuni547]

Sir alonne or burnt ivory king ? Absolute bangers from two.

[@kratkartan1486]

Fun tip: In phase 2, You need to stay close to his legs as that is his weak point, and you can kill him very quickly with well timed dodges, and being extremely aggressive. Never lost a fight with him in any of my playthroughs

[@AegisKHAOS]

I remembered how shocked I was seeing Iudex Gundyr's second phase. That black... thing oozing out of the armor was messed up.

[@SolaScientia]

I think Gundyr is probably the best tutorial boss of a FromSoftware game. He's not optional and he's not one you have to die to to progress in the game. Demon's Souls expects the player to die to its tutorial boss. The Asylum Demon of Dark Souls 1 is too easy if you beat him the proper way once you get your weapons and do that plunging attack. Iudex Gundyr shows the player some of what to expect. He's fast, but not too fast. The Abyss Watchers are the first boss to show the player that enemies are going to get faster (looking at Sister Friede who is almost too fast for a Dark Souls enemy). Champion Gundyr then shows the player how that fight really should have gone. What I love about the Champion fight is that his phase 2 is him just opening his eyes and going even faster. However, if the player has been parrying enemies, Champion Gundyr can be handled effectively with parries similarly to how Gwyn can be handled with parries. Also, the same theme is used for both fights. When fighting Champion Gundyr the music seems to fit better because he's so fast and it becomes quite a frantic sort of fight to stay alive and just to find to to heal up. He's very good at interrupting heals (sort of: oh, you want to drink? Here, let me kick it down your throat for you) and the timing for it is tricky as he's very good at closing the distance before the player can react in time.

[@soysauce_7748]

Don't forget vordt of the boreal valley one of the most fun boss tracks in this game

[@alaksion]

Unfortunately the darksouls 3 official OST was removed from Spotify earlier this year Rip

[@waltersullivan2727]

NG+6 and no DLC yet? You really have to give it a try I’m very surprised some of the best parts.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I really need to start another playthrough and buy the dlc too. Hm.

[@engineergaming3043]

Something about gundyr gives me fallen hero vibes a champion who wants to be great but never meant to be

[@alias-yv2ro]

Video number: 5 of asking Marco to react to the OST of “Haven” a video game by the Game Bakers, a heavily underrated indie company (Yes I am aware it’s not channel policy to take suggestions from comments but I wanna try my luck since I can’t join the patreon right now😅) Iudex’s theme was never really one that stood out to me when playing dark souls 3…but seeing this video might just make me start another playthrough. And with that, another From Software track checked off the list! Wonder what’s next…

[@rezafebriansyah8620]

You know, rather than recommending. You might ask whether "this particular" is in the waiting list or not.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I prioritize the patreon first and then come check comments. I see this comment though - I do what I can!

[@alias-yv2ro]

@@MarcoMeatball Wow! I didn’t expect a reply so soon 😅 just wanted to let you know I really appreciate the transparency and how you interact so much with your community that you’ve built! Most KZbinrs wouldn’t even bother… I was prepared to keep this up but I understand you’ve got a long list of great songs to make and videos to create…please take it at your own time. Keep up the good work Marco!

[@matthewmcclain8273]

I remember not having any trouble with Iudex Gundyr in the tutorial. Champion Gundyr killed me once and oh boy howdy, was it a doozy of a combo. He charges me with the halberd, I dodge perfectly thinking there's no way he could get me. Gundyr 180's and launches me in the air, then kicks me before I hit the ground. Right as I get up, Gundyr rushes forward, and roundhouse kicked me. Right off the stage. I took a hearty gulp (about 6-8 shots) of Johnny Walker and tried again, scraping by the skin of my teeth with Estus to spare.

[@Zokeyr]

As far as I'm aware, there aren't lyrics to any of the music in Dark Souls 3 specifically. The music was done mostly with synthesizers (apart from when Yuka Kitamura would occasionally break out her violin). Any lyrics you might be hearing are likely just gibberish created by the synthesizers. Fun fact though, this is the only track in the game made by Tsukasa Saitoh who does more stuff for Bloodborne and Elden Ring I believe.

[@datboi9648]

The lyrics would be fitting given this is the intro boss for Dark Souls 3

[@aaronstrever8517]

I would still recommend listening to sir alonne from ds2 such a great song of a warrior

[@nimiestudio7383]

Hello i really enjoy your videos they reveal a lot about the emotions behind the sound how the rythm impacts you as a person and i would like if you looked at some of theese games soundtracks : heavy rain , The Long Dark , This War Of Mine , Papers Please , beholder you should get context for them after the first listen :D Have a nice Day!

[@haiminh8514]

Would be lovely to see you react to Battle Theme from Pokemon especially the Ultra Necrozma's one. Btw love your videos Marco.

[@ItsDaKoolaidDude]

First time meeting Gundyr is essentially your vibe check, if you cant vibe, you're likely better off not playing DS3 or get better to get past him. *_Second_* time you meet Gundyr, you're in for a bad time because he's up, hes angry, and he absolutely does not like you and he will elbow and dropkick you across the arena if you're not ready, and he turns that spear round *_Q U I C K_*

[@parastroika2393]

I was always under the impression that the "lyrics" to DS3's OST was created by some form of auto-tune. It's meant to accentuate the harmony or discord of whatever the orchestra is doing.

[@SaviorOfSoulsLightning4556]

Please can you listen to dragonslayer armor from dark souls 3

[@yupebet]

Dark Souls 1 - Nameless Song

[@Skuthulu-archives]

Between screaming "Fuck that's so cool!" And "Oh fuck that hits like a freight train!" DS3 is my second favorite From soft Game

[@RakaAvali]

It'd be absolutely awesome if you could give the vault theme from destiny 2, the raid The last wish, theres three stages and its an absolutely amazing piece of music

[@joshuagross3151]

Do you remember the Epilogue track? So bittersweet. If the Nameless Song could be considered a reward for finishing the first Dark Souls, I'd consider Epilogue a reward for finishing 3. This? This is a guy who's so tired, he wants to end his torment, but his duty won't allow him to. When we first meet Gundyr, he's a shell, tired and broken. I'd say the first half of the song fits Iudex better, while the second half fits the Champion. The second half is a bit more hurried (I'm drawing a blank for a better word). Combine that with how merciless the Champion is in his second stage, it's almost as if he's taking his rage from failing his duty out on you.

[@bobogemini1574]

my favorite ost of ds3

[@arachineatzeer7478]

There is an alt version of Gundyr if you haven't fought it before called Champion Gundyr, which gives me a feeling that the alt version is Gundyr at his/their prime and the version we fight at the start of the game is a weakened, mutated husk of who they once was

[@wojtaxelite8600]

I think "Iudex" means "Judge" so in a way, he judges if the Ashen One is worthy to start his/hers journey, by having to defeat him.

[@Deaven50]

Have you heard of a game called Furi? I'd love to see what you think of its music. My personal favourite track is Wisdom of Rage by Waveshaper, but I think the entire soundtrack is exceptional. They are definitely not what I would call classical music though. More synthwave, I think is the term.

[@Tyiriel]

It's not like it's a good track beyond the main part, but when you're fighting the 2nd ver (Champion Gundyr) and 7:19 comes on and you've yet to kill him for some reason, the fight literally becomes terrifying

[@EG-pz6hq]

Yessss!!!

[@torahibiki]

Well iudex means judge. So he is an adjudicator. And this is your trial. Your test. To see if you're worthy to attempt to even link the flame.

[@MarcoMeatball]

That’s right ;)

[@LazzyVamples]

Iudex Gundyr isn't my favorite track on the OST, but it's the one I find to be the most underrated. Your comment about it speaking of desperation in a sense is pretty accurate. Gundyr was unkindled same as you. Unkindled wake up as a last resort to find a champion to link the fire and save the world from darkness, but Gundyr woke up too late to do it and failed at his task. He was a champion meant to become a lord, but instead woke up to a world filled with darkness. And there he stayed in that graveyard to forever test other unkindled to make sure that they are strong enough to do what he failed to do. By the time that you encounter him, he has been there for an entire age and he is a shadow of his former self, infected by the abyssal puss of man (the black writhing stuff) from his time spent in darkness. His strong will has kept it at bay until he's pushed to his limits from fighting you. I think this is represented by those clashing rhythms you mentioned. Also, you may remember me as the "request Lilium once a day" person, but I decided to stop that pretty fast. I don't wanna put any pressure on you and somebody pointed out that you mainly check out video game music. Though that song remains something I really wanna see you react to, you do your own thing.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thanks :) and thanks for this lovely long comment!

[@M0narch1024]

Ah yes Gundyr the best tutorial ever also Day 114 of recommending Stay Gold from the Arknights OST

[@spencergamer5201]

Pay attention to the rhythm of the voice if you really put a good hear to the voices, you can actually hear Iudex’es name in different languages in a melodic format 6:51 Listen closely

[@stormssc]

I would love to hear what you think of the Ash Lake music