Opera Singer Reacts: "Lullaby of Rosembool" (Full Metal Alchemist OST)

[@poissony]

Fullmetal Alchemist is a MASTERCLASS in storytelling, I couldn't be happier that you are finally exploring it and its music

[@Suirioujin]

I mean, there is a reason why it's considered one of if not the best shonen manga / anime of all time

[@Kr1egsmesser]

There is no best thing but yeah, it's one of the best

[@CDsNoots]

​@@Kr1egsmesserThere is, this is it

[@MrKlarthums]

Possibly the most consistently high quality shonen story. There's only one plotline that is broadly recognized as underdelivering and it's not of particular importance to the core story.

[@CDsNoots]

@@MrKlarthums what storyline?

[@MrKlarthums]

​@@CDsNoots The conflict with Drachma. The surrounding material is still solid though.

[@Natsu]

Fun fact: FMA Brotherhood OST was performed by Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir, and as a Polish person, it makes me so proud of it!

[@WeiChengFang-b6n]

Holy, I didnt know that! Thanks for sharing us this information. Beautiful country, Great Orchestra!

[@miiaoi879]

that orchesta also did work whit SEGA in the making of one of my favorite OST of the gamecube era, Phantasy Star Online III

[@noirlin027]

Next could be "Brothers"

[@suneh3498]

I hope he gets to read this. This one is my fav ost from FMA, is such a shame thats not used in brotherhood. And I feel like he would enjoy it quite a lot.

[@zennvirus7980]

Yes please. That is THE theme of FMA. So... tragic, yet hopeful.

[@JustParagon]

@@suneh3498 it was in the brotherhood, once somewhere at the end

[@yochitoranaga]

@@JustParagon A shortened version is indeed played just as the brothers returns from their journey and arrived at Winry's house. It's just not the full version.

[@parkermaisterra8532]

Brothers was such a good song

[@ThatLenny0]

Thank you for covering my absolute favorite piece of media ever!! The entire OST of both FMA (2003) and Brotherhood is a masterpiece and I'm glad you're enjoying the amazing story!

[@ChazEevee]

It’s so cool hearing two instruments play a motif separately, then join up in beautiful harmony. I can totally see the two you mentioned representing the brothers and their journey together

[@KatsuragiNamika]

I'm so happy you are finally experiencing fullmetal alchemist. It's truly unlike any other shonen out there, one of the best things I've ever experienced.

[@DT-bo1zk]

When you watch the anime i think "Bratja"(or "brother" in english) might be the next song you love, as its name implies being about the brotherhood between Al and Ed

[@oppux2966]

brothers*

[@phalanxt2416]

and to think the English version is sung by Ed English VA ...

[@linn0811]

This video just got recommended to me and I'm so glad I clicked on it. When you said "yeah, this is Ed and Al", I gasped. How could I watch and rewatch this anime 50 times without knowing there's so much more meaning to the beautiful music I was hearing? Truly amazing. Thank you for this!

[@IlianaRose11]

FMAB is one of my all time favorites - I’m so excited to see you experience it for the first time! The music is incredible and underrated tbh

[@CGCAT]

I am so pleased you went to FMA: Brotherhood is just so fantastic for it's music. You can pick standouts like the main theme, Mortal Sin, Lullaby, Far East Suite and Fanfare of the Brave but could just keep going and going.

[@IceMaverick13]

For a piece that's really only a minute or two long, I could really listen to you pluck it apart for hours. Honestly, between this and the 2003 version of Fullmetal Alchemist's anime, there's SO MUCH music in that OST. I think the 2003 version was like 4 full CDs of OST and FMA: Brotherhood's OST is right alongside it. I could listen to you plucks songs off of those soundtracks for ages because there's just simply so much good music, even outside of the big-name highlight tracks like this one.

[@DrimDast]

Marco must listen "Bratja", what a wonderful piece.

[@AroWolfArts]

I think my favourite of the fmab ost has to be "The Day the Sun Disappeared", not only because of the context of when it's playing, but also because it feels so simple yet so incredibly heavy at the same time and that is just oh so fascinating to me.

[@Jabamski]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it so far. ☺️

[@Handsy_McGee]

I'd actually say the deeper one is Ed. He's the older brother, more serious, determined to help his little brother. He remembers every bit of what happened, and feels the weight of that responsibility. This anime is TRULY one of the greats. I'm glad to have more people love this story, can't wait til you really get into it!

[@TheHKZero]

Yeah the Chello definitely follows Ed's arc more. It's also isolated at the start until the Violin accompanies it later mirroring the events of Ed fusing Al's soul to the armor. You can feel this parallel again with the intro and the very brief plucking of the Violin before it vanishes.

[@yov9601]

Sorrowful stone should be next

[@billjackrock]

Since you're looking at the music of FMA Brotherhood do make sure to look back at the original 2003 anime OST to listen to "Bratja" it's a very emotional piece sung by an amazing choir. While I would describe the the Brotherhood OST as refined I would say the original anime OST is more raw, rough and sometimes very emotional.

[@sanctus9857]

The original FMA and FMA:B soundtrack is so beautiful. Not only is the plot top tier but so is the music. I think my favorite OST has to be Trisha's Lullaby, absolutely gorgeous.

[@davibr]

Yeah, FMA has a great story... And revisiting now it feels even more relevant.

[@Marcoweebball]

Why does it feel more relevant to you? Or is that a spoiler lol

[@davibr]

@@Marcoweebball Since I don't know how much you've read I chose to be a little vague. I would not like to say something about what you haven't read yet, even if it is not a hard spoiler.

[@Maelthorn1337]

I lost my mind towards the end of the manga when Trump got the philosopher's stone, so I know exactly what you mean.

[@TarundiMC]

Absolutely agree that it's very relevant to present day.

[@hayde_ink2809]

Love how Marco can pick up on and show us those subtle details of "oh, this and this instruments are the brothers!" it adds so much when listening to the piece the next time

[@somebodynamedsomething9751]

make sure you watch fullmetal alchemist: brotherhood. the other one came out before the books ended and pulled a game of thrones with the story.

[@surokawa]

Still really good in my opinion✨

[@Jabamski]

@@somebodynamedsomething9751 Here’s how I see that, I see them as split universes of the same events happening. I won’t spoil anything but it would fit nicely with direction of the movies. Especially with what happened in ‘Conquerer of Shambala’.

[@IceMaverick13]

"Pulling a Game of Thrones" is way too harsh of a criticism. Genuinely no piece of media on the planet has shit the bed that hard before or since. That's like the media-equivalent of capital war crimes, which Fullmetal-03 certainly did not do. It's not the greatest thing in the world, but for an anime-original where they basically had to invent the rest on their own, I think they did a fairly decent job of at least remaining tonally consistent.

[@somebodynamedsomething9751]

@@IceMaverick13 i just call doing a different end to a preexisting series that upsets fans that, didn't mean to imply it was on the same level. sure it wasn't to the same extent, but a lot of people (some i know personally) loved the books but the changes made them quite upset. i will say this though, the early pacing of fma was superior to fmab hands down.

[@TarundiMC]

I've actually been meaning to go back to 2003 one since I haven't watched it since it was new. I remember liking the OST better (but could be nostalgia talking), it definitely had a different vibe though. Only downside of Brotherhood is some of earlier parts were condensed too much because for people who watched the 2003 anime it was rehashing what they already know. Haven't not read the manga I actually enjoyed what they did with the 2003 version.

[@thekeeper6570]

Full metal Alchemist is The Godfather of anime. The anime held the top ranked anime for ages

[@DaineHaven]

okay wow I didn't expect it to immediately make me tear up. just immediately brought me into the world again. guess its time for my yearly rewatch.

[@FalafelMonkey]

Love to see a breakdown of FMA/FMAB. They are some of the best stories I have read/watched, and were the first anime my older sister introduced to me as a kid. They hold a special place in my heart, and I hope that they get you too. If you want some more anime/anime OST recommendations: - My Hero Academia's OSTs are incredible (I'd highly recommend You Say Run for a more upbeat, heroic feel, or Might+U for a very emotional experience). - Gurren Lagann's Libera Me from Hell or Sorairo Days (One of the greatest animes I have ever watched and this song is a major reason. It is the song that swells emotions during the epic moments. It combines Opera with Rap in what feels like a deathmatch. It's a song that never fails to get me pumped) - Bleach's OST are also a must when look at anime music, it has some of the greatest songs and a wide variety. (I highly recommend Treachery, On the Precipice of Defeat, Number One[All Versions], Never Meant to Belong) Good Luck on your anime journey, it will consume you but in a good way

[@Geiafio]

Love listening to your interpretations of these anime songs! Can’t wait to see what you discuss next!

[@PhobosG]

I really think that Fullmetal Alchemist is one of the greatest manga and anime of all time. It's hard to name themes that aren't raised in this work. Here are the themes of war, inequality, revenge and forgiveness, parents and children, existential questions and much more. I fell in love with this series since the 2003 anime adaptation, but I think I like Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood no less, not to mention the original manga. And of course, both adaptations have amazing soundtracks. Thank you, Hiromu Arakawa sensei! And thank you to everyone who contributed to the creation of the manga and anime!

[@Callisto188]

I hope you have a chance to check out Trisha's Lullaby, it's a variation featuring Latin vocals. :)

[@AmoPacem]

Based opinions. Pleasant surprise to see this notification and reaction so soon :^)

[@Chaptrap]

"looking forwarded to reading berserk aswell"....everyone of us knowing what hes about to get into :(

[@Maelthorn1337]

What do you mean??? It's such a fun and silly story. :)

[@JonasM0r.]

I really hope that you will react to Made in Abyss. (Hanezeve Caradhina, VOH, Transcendence and Hanezeve) are amazing. In general Kevin Penkin is in my opinion one of the best composers.

[@Snowie1940]

Absolutely such a beautiful, heartfelt series. I haven't experienced anything quite as tightly written and planned out as Fullmetal Alchemist, which utilizes each and every one of its cast in meaningful ways. Exciting to hear you're reading through it, and I can't wait to see more content based on the series! Fanfare for the Brave, The Intrepid, and A Solider's Honor are particular stand-outs for me from the Brotherhood score, without potentially incurring spoilers.

[@NimaSimba]

I've been following you for a while Marco, and I'm sure you'll love the OST in this anime :)

[@tieger237]

Honestly pretty much all of the FMA OST ist just awesome

[@worm2976]

Gottdamn NEVER expected to encounter the Elrics HERE !!!! Also hope your FMA experience goes fantastic! (I'm pretty sure it will) 💟

[@dutchielander2478]

Now that you mentioned it. This soundtrack is almost always paired with Ed and Al scene's. That's crazy i never noticed it.

[@hifty7779]

"im going to talk about this for like 20 min" me OOH 20 MIN MARCO VID??? *looks at time* 359 / 924 "awww"

[@Warriorette12]

Both anime versions of FMA have great soundtracks. From the original series, I’d recommend ’Bratja’

[@Ztsakkeus]

Found the channel, and new video at same time :) / first or something something

[@Marcoweebball]

Nice!

[@jree78]

This theme in the last episode was powerful.

[@Jarvice]

Gorgeous soundtrack and story. Also quite philosophical about the value of one's life.

[@PebblesPlays]

Despite it being from the first iteration of the Full Metal Alchemist anime. The soundtrack titled Bratja (Brothers) is probably my favorite and I hope you get the time to listen to it. It really (at least for me) incapsulates both the innocence and the struggle of the brothers.

[@DoctorShroom]

Brothers - Fullmetal Alchemist

[@LordMembrane]

FMA is considered one of the best Animes and mangas ever

[@paulcrimson3824]

I watched full metal alchemist brotherhood 4 times its sooo good.I am glad that you started it and reacting to its music! FMA has a lot of good ost , and very good opening and ending songs.

[@bdinaravideo]

a great surprise to see your reaction to FMAB. If you decide to watch the anime, there are so many tracks that you may find interesting. The OST definitely reflects the era of Amestris and its characters. One of the tracks that does something to my soul is Far East Suite. Can't explain its beauty. Thank you for the video! I've listened to plenty of your video game reactions (started from Devil May Cry 5 Vergil's theme and couldn't stop after that😊🎧) Happy to see the anime content.

[@THENemesisXX99]

Both FMA and Brotherhood have fantastic osts. Lot of great tracks worth to mention. Even the movies have some good stuff. My personal favorites are Bratja(Brother) and Philosopher's Stone.

[@Indarow]

Both the 2004 anime and the 2009 Brotherhood remake have excellent soundtracks. I highly recommend listening to both in full.

[@austinmartin612]

Fullmetal Alchemist is a gem, I watched the original anime, I read the full manga, I watched Brotherhood... multiple times, I own Hagaren Song Files(the JP voice cast singing, WELL I might add), and it's definitely the first anime I recommend to anyone... which is a problem, because I've yet to find anything that quite matches it, so I'm essentially giving them the pinnacle as a starting point.

[@Vinechicken]

beautiful analyzis about the instruments being the brothers' voices! i strong recommend to you the "Land of the Lustrous" (or Houseki no Kuni) anime, it has some amazing themes in there and i love all of them but if i had to choose one it would be "Retreat"

[@cobusvanderlinde6871]

My favourite piece of the FMA:B soundtrack is Epilogue - A New Journey. It's basically a jubilant rendition of the tortured and determined main theme.

[@sinji4380]

Earing this piece of music always make me cry because when a tragic moment happen this music often plays. This anime is the only one who made me really cry it shows how good it is emotionally.

[@WolffQuam]

Please do "Lapis Philosophorum" from FMA: Brotherhood, amazing OST! It's not my favorite anime (Even tho it's still in my top). But objectively, I still think it is in fact the best anime ever released. It's just perfect, there is nothing wrong to say about appart from subjective points (So tastes and colors basically).

[@davidkalil]

You should react next time to Bratja ( brothers) also from FMA, which i think captures the entire spirit of this show

[@Swallow341]

Hey, it’s better late than never! Glad you’re enjoying Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood! Watched it when I was in high school, and the anime still holds up to this day. Personally, I think the topics being said in FMA has more significance now in this current time. Enjoy the ride.

[@dou5397]

ohh Marco and FMAB 2 of my favorite things, i highly recommend looking up Bratja from the original adaptation, and many other tracks from brotherhood(tho i would prefer until you are finished so you can listen freely of any chance of spoilers).

[@dou5397]

also really good video, love the track, and the reading of intentions in the track was on point!

[@WillGlacier]

Yeah I mean there IS a reason why Fullmetal Alchemist BROTHERHOOD is considered one of the best Shonen anime of all time

[@EE-mw7vb]

I cant wait for more FMA

[@caelb.8227]

Great video! I'd love to see you also react to Bratja (Brothers) from the 2003 FMA anime (with lyrics if possible since it is sung in Russian), I've been playing it on the piano since I first saw FMA it's my absolute favorite

[@lixia2545]

Well this is timely. I literally just started watching it again yesterday

[@5ilver42]

Bratja / Brothers is a really beautiful song from FMA too. You should check it out or even if you have heard it before still do a video on it sometime.

[@strawberryastronaut]

One of us! One of us! I've read so many manga and FMA is flawless - and Brotherhood is a wonderful adaptation. I actually love the original anime from 2003 as well despite it going off the rails when they caught up to the story and had to make stuff up; I'd argue both anime have excellent soundtracks with distinct vibes that manage to capture the themes and emotions so well. Edit: You're reading Death Note?! Oh, boy. Buckle up. I hope you enjoy the ride. :D And if you ever want to listen to the anime's soundtrack, I highly recommend it.

[@TirnenOg281]

Love that you're covering FMAB's soundtrack, there are some absolutely iconic tracks to be found here! I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts on some of the darker and more menacing tracks like "Knives and Shadows" or "Envy Revealed", haven't seen anyone cover them with your level of analysis yet

[@ml7126]

I wanna be here for the "Berserk" day... Just want to see your perspective on the "Gut's Theme", you bring the most intrestings perspectives on music. Love your takes ♥ (give it a shot to Berserk)

[@enrike206]

You are gonna love the anime and the music. The first anime version I feel like the music is more present o potent.

[@bastiangugu4083]

It's great that you're reading all those manga. FMA is one of my favourites, both the manga and both anime series. Another one of the greats is Monster, both the manga and it's perfect anime adaptation. Very different from the mangas you mentioned, I think. For something completely different, I would recommend Mushishi. I love the manga, but the artistry and meditational mood of the anime I love even more. The music in this one is on another level, and I don't mean the OP song.

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

How did I just see this channel now?! lol. But yeah, FMA is still my favorite anime (haven't read the manga yet). Such a gripping story.

[@SayuHatto]

Sem you reacting to this piece is so cool! Is really recommend "Trisha's Lullaby" from the same serie. It's one of my favorite pieces in this anime soundtrack

[@chillax319]

Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood is one of my favourite anime ever. I do not rewatch things that have around 50 or something episodes yet FMA is something I do once every couple of years. Really good story, entertaining characters and plenty of plot twists and secrets at the upper echelons of power and politics of that world. One of the few smart shonens I've ever encountered.

[@ToRecallE]

Full Metal Alchemist is one if not the best manga ever create... if not it TOP 5 at least. its was so good!

[@inacio999]

By the way Trisha's lullaby is hauntingly beautiful. I would suggest listening to it even on your own in your freetime!

[@RiksGamingChannel]

anime music usually slaps so having another channel where you delve into it is an instant sub to me, FMAB OST is GOD tier (much like the anime itself)

[@wilhelmbuch]

"Cordialement" from Magi is one of my favourite melancholic OSTs, hope you can check it out sometime

[@itz_rishik]

FMAB is regarded as one of the best anime in the anime community ... Truly a Masterpiece!!! And this OST is just so sad, but so good

[@Ghorda9]

used to be, it got taken over by frieren

[@itz_rishik]

@@Ghorda9 if another good anime comes it's doesn't decreases the value of old anime ... You should learn this statement

[@Ghorda9]

@@itz_rishik i misread part of your comment "..one of.." rather than "..the best"

[@chaxinitus]

Once you've finished off the Manga (and I think probably after watching the show too, I can't remember if there are anime specific things referenced) there's a really interesting KZbin series by Max Derrat on the takings from historical "real life" alchemical research that went into FMA, if you'd like to add yet another really intriguing layer to the entire thing. It's legitimately astounding just how much time Arakawa must have sunk into the research for writing it

[@hago66]

You're in for a lot of classical style music with FMA.

[@drac116]

Highly HIGHLY reccomend anything from the Vision of Escaflowne soundtrack, some of Yoko Kanno's best work. "Dance of Curse" and "Black Escaflowne" Go hand in hand as the standout choices but I'm personally a big fan of "Ask the Owl", "Organ Pub", "Short Notice", and "Machine Soldier".

[@sirvaleron7041]

This has to be one of the greatest pieces of music in anime, imo.

[@ankokuraven]

I think you would love Bratja/Brothers From this.😊

[@Cuadrangulo]

Marco, if you enjoyed this piece you should listen to Bratja, it is for the alternative version of FMA, which is not in brotherhood, but it is in my opinion extremely beautiful.

[@CDsNoots]

Masterpiece

[@oppux2966]

You should listen to "Bratja" for sure, it has a similar motif, it`s much more powerful

[@APolygons2]

you should check out 2003 fullmetal alchemist too. It's basically a completely different story by the second half, but it's a really interesting take that is even darker and more thematically potent. That's not to say it's necessarily better because of that, it actually has the messier writing. but it is still really damn good. And dare I say, I think it has even better music. Listen to the main theme of it (Brothers), and I am confident in there being a VERY good chance of you agreeing.

[@neonseas]

I honestly could see the cello and viola/violin being reversed from what you said about the first and second parts being them, sure Al is literally bigger but he is also younger and tends to come at even the adult topics they are faced with from a more innocent(maybe naive?) POV where Ed tends to be a big realist and honestly pretty jaded for his age which might fit the lower tone of the cello better. That's just my read as a long time fan of the series, not really as someone with a music background so it's just my POV as a casual listener.

[@Marcoweebball]

i could totalllllllly see that too!

[@aundreyyakar1272]

@@Marcoweebball I always envisioned the cello as Hohenheim and the Viola as Trisha. Singing a lullaby to little Ed and Al.

[@applejackjk18]

Really enjoyed the video! Would highly recommend checking out the music for Frerien or Vinland Saga. Both are productions that caught me completely off guard.

[@mLiinkzin]

I think you should hear FMA OST Lapis Philosophorum. It has vocals in latin, would be amazing to have your take on it.

[@FrogxDor]

Dante's song is also a really good song. It's kind of unsettling and somber and the same time.

[@Rafael-cb2es]

oh, i forgot about this new channel. It would be great if Marco reacted to some monogatari OST especially "etoile et toi (edition le blanc)" or "Shinjuu [心中]"

[@jairacosta3804]

I would love to see you listen and breakdown the Bleach ost like treachery, escalon, nube negra, and soundscape to ardor

[@TCGBardo]

Hey there Marco, thanks for another great video! I've been watching a lot of your content lately and I really enjoy listening to your insights on video game and anime music! I'm not sure if you take recommendations but if you get the chance, I think you would really love the "Made in Abyss" soundtrack, and I would love to hear your thoughts. The soundtrack was produced by a really amazing guy named Kevin Penkin, and I believe it to be the best soundtrack out there. The songs titled "Hanezeve Caradhina" and "Transcendance and Hanezeve" are my absolute favorites, but there isn't a single song in the soundtrack that isn't phenomenal. Anyways, thanks for what you do. I'm always looking forward to watching your content!

[@villainreacts936]

wondering about ghost in the shell with the timeless song " inner universe" or the recent songs from frieren, maybe even NANA songs.

[@pepeosilveira]

Great content Marco. I would like to encourage you to hear/react to trisha lullaby, would love to see it from your perspective.

[@gogotaro1]

you would love Isabella's lullaby and hanezeve Caradhina

[@mikehawk8984]

Oooh shit, you little shit lmao. Bringing back emotions with this one. This piece has a very "bittersweet" feeling to me, and reminds me a lot of "Merry Go Round of Life" from Howl's Moving Castle. Very beautiful, but very somber AT THE SAME TIME because you can't remember the good without the bad. Even more so when YOU were the reason why the "bad" is in the mix 🥺

[@Ruhrpottpatriot]

Three additional pieces you absolutely have to analyse: * Nightfall in Central City and Nightfall in Central City ~Fin~, especially the duality between the two * Trisha's Lullaby * the Requiem (the full name is a spoiler, but you will know when you get to the relevant scene)

[@muhammadsulaiman5471]

Akame ga kill "Le chant de Roma" next please Marco youll love it serious

[@Grandgrimor]

Full metal alchemist ❤😢❤🥹😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@ursmarrings27]

I have good feelings about this channel. The nature of the medium of anime is giving you an opportunity to really dissect the music in relation to the narrative that you might not have the opportunity in a video game. The latter is possible too, and I hope you carry the toolset here and flex it more in video games. That all said, I hope you get the opportunity to tap into Violet Evergarden, especially with one of the OVAs focusing on an opera singer. Evan Call makes some wonderful music.

[@Roy-des-rediffusions]

Il y a aussi Lapis Philosophorum qui est une OST emblématique, peut-être l'avez vous déjà écouté ?

[@valor555]

So i agree with you on the strings being the brothers but i think the Cello represents ed, he is older, and carries a bit more meloncholy and guilt with him and while it still carries hope it doesnt have the same peaks alone like ed is at his most hopeful around al, but the rare moments they are apart ed is a bit more gloomy

[@syke2b]

So when it comes to composers I guess that hiroyuki sawano comes fast especially with AOT, but I think you would love shiro sagisu's work (berserk, evangelion, bleach just to cite a few) it can be very diverse with epic classic, Spanish style, slow melancholic it has it all

[@Martin-uy8nf]

PLEEEASE DO "BROTHERS" FROM FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!