Opera Singer Reacts: The Prologue - Shadow of the Colossus

The Shadow of the Colossus is truly an experience that transcends gaming on its own. The music, the story, the colossus. It's a unique and heart-wrenching experience.
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CREDITS:
Composer: Kow Otani
Developers: Team Ico, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Designers: Fumito Ueda, Kow Otani

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

Heres a fun fact about Sotc's soundtrack: The game director(Fumito Ueda) asked the composer (Kõ Õtani) to use ethical instruments in the soundtrack that origins are tied to many different countries instead of a specific one.

[@tylerfuller-battles8370]

I highly recommend "You Were There" from Ico, Shadow of The Colossus' predecessor and game it sets up story wise.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

A fun fact is that originally they intended for sotc to be a sequel,with Lord Emon having broken horns like ICO They later changed it to be a implied prequel

[@tylerfuller-battles8370]

@@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939 Ah, I see. I think SOTC is in the middle of the timeline, with Lord Emon being a member of The Boy from The Last Guardian's village, and Ico being the end of the timeline.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

@@tylerfuller-battles8370 that by itself remains unknown

[@tylerfuller-battles8370]

@@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939 True. The series is heavily reliant on interpretation when it comes to expressing the connections between the games.

[@Jaikhay231]

@@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939 if the devs intended it, then surely they stated that somewhere. Can you find that for me?

[@icyphoenix2401]

The story behind the development of the game is really cool, and the fact they added something very small that made the community so happy was incredible

[@christopherrobbins2600]

This is my favorite piece of gaming music in anything. Thank you for taking the time to listen to it again. For me it just captures the tragedy of the game's story while also encompassing the mystery and religious/spiritual significance of whats occurring in the game.

[@Balnazzardi]

To me it also captures the beauty and the emptiness/loneliness of its huge open spaces/landscape. I always connect this music to that landscape and the nature and just that feeling of being alone in this world that feels huge but so empty.

[@PlazDreamweaver]

I've heard this game is a work of art, so I really hope the music is, too.

[@tylerfuller-battles8370]

All three games in the Ico Universe are beautiful.

[@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939]

@@tylerfuller-battles8370 I really wonder how artful their next game will be, all we know is that it'll probably involve some sort of giant robot according to a single sketch

[@tylerfuller-battles8370]

@@gladiusbladeofthenorth9939 Really? I've never heard about it.

[@MatthewFry]

It is. But because the world is so empty it's very airy sounding.

[@xtcaudio]

This song and intro made me cry even at age 11 it was so pretty. The sun shining through the trees and then the castle/temple is revealed. Gives me chills as an adult, nostalgia.

[@shahs1221]

"Ethereal" and "holy" are words that come to mind when hearing this track. "Melancholic" too when you know what happens later in the game and the reasons why you have to slay these colossi. They did a really good job instilling a sense of wonder/mystery yet have a deep sense of unease. Like a heavy weight has been bestowed upon you, and you HAVE to find out why. Great reaction as always! 👍👍

[@tanimal3964]

Need to listen to Shadow of the Colossus best song "The Opened Way" it's such an epic song you can literally feel the struggle of fighting something so massive and daunting.

[@berserkharrington7159]

One of my favourite composer who also did an epic type of classical sound for a favourite old anime.

[@ArmoredGriffon]

Good taste, Ko Otani is one of my favorite composers as well. Between this game, the 90's Gamera trilogy, one of my favorite Godzilla movies, Outlaw Star, Gundam Wing, he's scored so many of my favorite things.

[@Horeteppe]

It's goose bumps from the very start for me. Takes me back to the very first time I saw this opening! Also I just want to say that I've been watching a lot of your videos lately, and it's always a pleasure listening to your thoughts and insights on the different pieces of wonderfully crafted music!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you, limited!

[@Cwronaga216]

You should really do a playthrough of its spiritual sequel The Last Guardian

[@hian]

Regardless of some of the mixed reviews on it, I loved that title. The ending really got the waterworks going.

[@ez-8238]

They never tell you who she is. They leave that to your imagination. A very silent story that invokes alot of emotion.

[@pedrinholl1921]

I just can't get enough of this soundtrack...

[@thenixer209]

I love the final three bass notes; just as this plaintive melody seems to resolve in an optimistic chord, there's this dissonant minor line underneath that sort of says "wait a moment something isn't right here." Gorgeously executed piece of music, one of the few songs that I think has absolutely perfect pace and texture.

[@theittsco]

I LOVE THIS GAME. Thank you so much for revisiting this!

[@AegisKHAOS]

Aaaaaaannnnnd I suddenly want to play the game again. SotC is just a beautiful work of art. So are Ico and The Last Guardian.

[@BIue1624]

YES!!! i'm so happy you got around to this game. this is one of my all time favorites and i'm hoping you give the rest of the OST a look.

[@colonelquesadilla5080]

Yet another of the games on my list to play now that I have a PlayStation, definitely excited to try it out once I have time

[@voodoo_child1124]

rush of nostalgia

[@Yilue]

I've never played this game but it really is special from what I've seen. Just also listening to this song... Oh my its amazing. Kinda speachless about it lol.

[@BB-pn2qv]

This game was just amazing for music

[@glenn3695]

For me, one of the best examples of picturing a giant creature through music is done in Dark Souls 3. Yes, i know you have done videos earlier from that game, but i would highly recommend the song "Yhorm the giant". The immense power of his size, both physical and in status is explained so well in his piece. Please do a video about it.

[@HaloDude321]

Brings me back, played through this at least a dozen times. I come back to the soundtrack often.

[@DiloConHelio]

What I perceive is invokled by the Prologue theme, is the coloring from a requiem piece. It's music mourning on the inevitable end within the cycle of nature. Life starts, grows, and then it's gone. Yet what's particular to the theme, and relevant to the story, it's the emotionally charged swell as the protagonist finally reaches the bridge leading to the temple. The music and choir raises in unison, as a pledge for rebirth is seen on the horizon. The composing, as I read it, portrays how the possibility of renewal deeply moves the fragile human soul. Nothing short of beautiful. P.S.: Currently playing the game for the first time, and still on my way to the ending. And the Prologue theme became a special part of my own playing experience. It's sort of an opening credits sequence -- not unlike from a series. And since the gameplay is set to be enjoyed best in epìsodic portions, it's a great excuse to never miss this introduction. I even let Agro to gallop as background music, so I can listen further to the wonderful composing and talents that built this solemn and absorbing atmosphere.

[@redheadriot11]

there are pieces in it that really remind me of parts of a old classic piece called "die Moldau" from bedrich smetana. a wonderful piece wich is always worth a listen if you like classic music

[@NoahAbrahams3n]

YEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, MORE FORM SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS!!!!!

[@CursedZorthan]

Here we go! Thank you very much for this 😁

[@Balnazzardi]

Shadow of the Colossus and Ico truly had unique feeling to them....very few games have managed to make you feel so alone and isolated....and yet have that sense of mystery and discovery. I mean I still dont hold them nearly as dear to my heart or rank them as high as many other people do who played them when they originally came out (I only played them when they were re-released to PS3 as "HD-remasters") but still....there is just something with those games and Shadow of the Colossus especially that just felt unique.....whenever I hear this prologue song it just brings back that feeling. Its very difficult to describe because we all have different feelings when playing through these games, but I'm sure everyone who has played Shadow of the Colossus has idea what Im trying to say :D....there just arent other games like this other than Ico and and the Last Guardian, and when the game world has these huge open, beautiful but empty spaces with nothing in them but your game character, your horse, giant ruins and giant Colossi......I dont know there just is that unique atmosphere and feel to it that is difficult to put to words. But this music perhaps describes that feeling best for me, that mystery, that vast world but also the emptiness and loneliness of it all.

[@SyrantStuff]

Streaming the Remaster or Remake would be wonderful! Hope you can make that time, I'll certainly watch all of it

[@shadowsquid1351]

Mystical piece! I love SotC ost so much! Great video 👍🏼

[@choper7015]

Shadow of the Colossus es uno de mis videojuegos favoritos y ver la forma en la que te expresas de su música es muy hermoso, gracias y nuevo suscriptor

[@MukiMuki688]

The composer for the previous game, ICO, Michiru Oshima, is brilliant. She also did the soundtrack for the original FullMetal Alchemist. TOP GUN 2 MAVERICK | Ending Dogfight Battle kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXKvgoZ5iqmtj5Y INTERSTELLAR Main Theme Guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpelZXiwbq6Uf5I Killing Arasaka... | Cyberpunk 2077 Rebel Path Guitar MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTCe6WOrNdnoZI

[@albinoj904]

Masterpiece ❤️

[@orohyuno]

Oh you should actually react to the Epilogue. It is an actual once in a lifetime masterpiece, the very best work of its composer.

[@foxtro09]

Crazy thing is I just beat this on hard. Was a nostalgia rush for sure and still one of the best single player gamed I ever played. By the way whats that background song plays while you talk? It's smooth.

[@Mezz007]

vere beautiful music u should react to epilogue to it's one of my favorites ost of all time

[@berger8100]

Dude. Between this, genshin, ace combat, xenoblade, and nier, you literally keep picking all my favorites ;o; Love hearin your thoughts as always, especially on these more melancholic pieces

[@Helloo32]

I just found our channel and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. I would love it if you could take a listen to the epilogue and do a reaction to that at some point as it is the first piece of music I experienced as a Child that showed me to power of story telling through music.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Glad you like it!!!

[@erHorhengar]

My fav from SotC is The Opened Way ❤️

[@raintalbotts258]

Yesssirrr best ost for me, this game is so good glad your relistening

[@BB-pn2qv]

Shadow of the Colossus… masterpiece

[@ebucehil9757]

You should check it out "The Opened Way" from Shadow of the Colossus.

[@M0narch1024]

I really really really need to replay this again at some point, it's been years Also Day forty-nine of recommending Stay Gold from the Arknights OST

[@hollowknight6438]

A fantastic game with an excellent soundtrack. Cant wait to see more of your reactions to the songs and of course would love to see you play it!!😄 also have you played "The Last Guardian" ?

[@MarcoMeatball]

Just the opening !

[@Matthew_Atlas_Carey]

This is one of those games that’s really just one you need to play. If you’ve never played SOTC, what have you been doing with your life?

[@Balnazzardi]

Indeed...I mean I didnt play this game (its PS3 HD remaster) until few years ago. Its just that there are so many games out there and so little time...But im glad to say that SOTC is one of those games I've experienced even if it was some 10 years after its original release. And playing the PS4 remake (or remaster, whichever you prefer to call it) is something I definitely do one day as well, though its not that high in my priority list :D

[@nTuta]

Marco, could you please react to "opened way" from shadow of the colossus?

[@ibmmaster5971]

Do a reaction to epilogue too