Opera Singer Reacts to Damnation || Doom OST

[@Rtrbr.Realism]

Petition for macro to actual play the games after listening to sick sound tracks from them

[@MarcoMeatball]

that's why i am on twitch every day multiple hours a day ;) come say hi

[@LieshaCichol]

@@MarcoMeatball Hi, just as you said (tho not the guy who posted the original comment)

[@tsu_senpai]

I agree

[@dfg3021]

"Who's adding chorus to their heavy metal music" My brother in christ, plenty of truly heroic artists

[@BigbossShoshka]

Doom's whole vibe is "Killing actual demons in space, in the future". And the soundtracks for the new games capture that so well.

[@BekindBekbek]

"while being literally too angry to die"

[@oriongabriel6966]

I think doom 2016 and doom eternals soundtrack are more "I am not trapped in here with you, you are trapped in here with me"

[@superzaropp]

The thing about a lot of Mick's Doom music is that it doesn't play in a continuous loop like a normal soundtrack. It's made up of many different segments which are mixed together into the OST release. But in game it'll actively react to what you're doing in game. Imagine the music drops hard when you fire your first shot in a fight, but after you finish the last demon, it transitions to the suspenseful build up until the next fight inevitably happens. That's probably also why it took so so much effort for Mick to mix the soundtrack into an OST album.

[@vadernation1233]

It’s true mick put a ton of effort into the soundtrack but stems are nothing new nor are they exclusive to doom. A lot of modern games utilize stems, some with more stems than others. Hell I heard that red dead 2 has so many stems it sounds like a live orchestra is playing for you.

[@zuzus8163]

It feels like the music is in a constant state of build up and it never drops, it holds you in suspense and it gives you a constant feeling of unease without the pay off. Just like in the game there's no point where you can really rest, you're always fighting, running and killing and the music shows this Very well.

[@56bturn]

I feel like 'unease' is not the right word. More like constant adrenaline, it's keeping you pumped for the murder.

[@tipsfedora3714]

i always love it when you invite your opera friends over for video game music reactions and you look so happy showing them the doom ost because who wouldn't yaknow, theres a primal joy evoked within us whenever that sawtooth synth plus electric guitar combo kicks in. it brings out a carnal part of ourselves that you cant help but just be happy about

[@Never_heart]

Mick Gordon went out of his way to gather a wide variety of metal singers for the DOOM Choir. A variety in both vocal timbres as well as a variety of vocalists from different metal subgenres. And by doing so, he gabe Hell a voice that is burned into our memory. Mick's music is why DOOM 2016 and Eternal was so good, without his experimental music, DOOM would be a shooter with good gunplay. With his music, DOOM has a drive, a tempo, a tone and force that makes it an experience. It really was a music album with a free game attached. Which makes how Bethesda treated him after being the big selling point for DOOM Eternal so much more cruel.

[@TheUrDragon]

YES. FIANLLY. You HAVE to go through the whole thing, Damnation isn't even the biggest hit. Not to mention DOOM Eternal. But Marco, careful, there are many versions of these songs because of how there are both gamrips and versions manually edited by mick gordon to be listened outside the game

[@kurokamikage_official]

Well he did react to TOTTFIY way back

[@aced4fun]

@@kurokamikage_official that ain't the whole thing lol :D

[@kurokamikage_official]

@@aced4fun fair enough

[@2centschange]

The chorus is actually throughout the entire song, except for one part (you just pass it around 2:43) though they're more making like a aaaaaAAAaaaaAA sound through most of it. Its during that part that they're not there that you really notice them, because without them, despite the loud beats, that part sounds strangely silent.

[@vernaltear]

In relation to chorus in heavy metal, you should really check out bands like Lorna Shore! They have some stuff in some of their songs (whose names slip out of my mind right now).

[@kurokamikage_official]

In some songs Imperial Circus Dead Decadence add choir to background Then again, symphonic metal exists

[@incubus5112]

Yeah it's not that rare for metal bands (ranging from heavy or symphonic metal to black or death metal subgenres) to incorporate choirs and orchestras in their music (live as well) but that's just regular music not game music.

[@MizukiStone44]

By lore the Doom Slayer has fought for thousands of years pretty much continuously. His armor restoring his health, stamina, equipment and ammunition directly from the bodies and souls of his enemies as he kills them. Rarely resting, not even pausing for the normal bodily needs of food, water or rest, like some sort of literal incarnation of violence. And like you said, the music perfectly captures how that plays out in the gameplay, which itself, fully captures the mythology of the character.

[@vadernation1233]

Good to see someone actually diving deep into these songs especially Damnation. This is definitely my favorite song from the series it’s so good. I always took it as the theme of the slayer from the demon’s POV. The mix you listened to doesn’t have it but there’s some segments of the track that have even more of the choir and they’re soooo good they always felt like the demons crying out to those still alive to get out and to run. Even one of the mellower points that plays every time you clear an arena in levels with this track that’s a choir cover of the classic track sign of evil and it’s like the demons lamenting the loss of their comrades at the hands of the slayer. Such a good song. Perfectly captures there’s no escape from the slayer. He is the Damnation they must endure.

[@TehCakeIzALie1]

A cool thing that's missing from the OST version of this track is that when the track finishes in-game (at the end of the arena sections of hell IIRC) a chorus comes in with the melody from E1M8 from the original DOOM. DOOM 2016 is full of little nods to the original game's soundtrack, and this was the first one I consciously recognized.

[@d4n5t3p3]

Damn I somehow missed that reference even though I've listened the soundtrack for a thousand times haha. I knew it felt familiar somehow

[@jamesgillum9604]

there's just something about that underwater-submarine-esque sound effect at 5:38 that just gets me, makes my spine itch, mick gordan has such a talent for sound design

[@HittingBandy]

God damn I was not expecting you to be reacting to DOOM. Hope to see more!

[@ShadowSausage]

It's not the first time

[@MarcoMeatball]

I am no doom virgin.

[@UberNoodle]

@3:04 "Who's adding chorus to heavy metal music?" Definitely tonnes of metal bands. Symphonic and operatic music have been a big part of metal, especially in Europe, very long time. Just off the top of my head, the Swedish metal band, Therion is very heavily symphonic and make very heavy use of choirs and soloists. They released a new song recently, Twilight Of The Gods. But if you want to see the band play with an orchestra and choirs live, check out The Miskolc Experience. It was two sets: the first being popular classical pieces, and the second being original Therion songs.

[@TreyRacer5]

The fact that you’re reviewing one of my fave, if not THE fave, tracks is just PEAK! The first time I heard it on the first trip to hell threw me for a loop. Especially since it plays out of order from the actual track depending on the situation.

[@AplReach]

Oh yes, baby! This one is hellishly relentless and gives the feel of a fever. And those vocals bursting in now and then, like you are getting injected with adrenaline and fury. Love this track, love DOOM '16!

[@taxisalad]

3:15 "who else is adding choirs to heavy metal? NOBODY BUT MICK GORDON" Shiro Sagisu would like a word you.

[@kowalski2385]

ONCE AGAIN. I AM FOAMING AT THE MOUTH.

[@Vic-oj8lt]

My favorite track from all of Doom 🤘 love your reaction to it, man!

[@Bellabong]

"Who is putting choir on heavy metal music" Oh my sweet summer child. There's an entire genre of Symphonic metal which does this on the regular. It's not one of the smaller metal genre's either.

[@rapozzad.v90]

It’s a song that causes tension to me, but not in a normal way, I feel like IM the one causing the tension.

[@joedelaflothepowertrio5476]

I still remember walking off work with the Doom ost in my headphones and almost laugh as the music really did send adrenaline all over my body and damn, playing the game at a certain point was just seeing red and killing demons. A really real lot of fun

[@joaohenriqueneuhaus2023]

Hey man, just saw your "Bury the light" reaction, loved how you commented about the tecnical aspects of the singing from Victor Borba. And that's why I came here to suggest you to react to Victor's brand new song called REFORMED - "The Conqueror", it's an experience.

[@TheAdriyaman]

You gotta listen to Blood Swamps from Doom Eternal DLC. It's my third favorite track after The Only Thing They Fear is You and BFG Division

[@Toasties.]

I love Doom. It's such a good game for your Christian grandmother to play. She'll love killing the sinners! Also, hello, Meat Man Marco!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Hi 😅

[@TheUrDragon]

@@MarcoMeatball you should get a metal head friends of yours and go through the whole thing.

[@eugene12310mobile]

Try Mastermind next, I think that track accompanies this one quite well too

[@kelmirosue3251]

these soundtracks make a lot more sense when you actually play the games. Every button press has a note or series of notes that play. Making the combat music react to your actions in the game

[@marcuspolidori]

"Man, great video! But where's the reaction to 'Room of Angel' from Silent Hill 4? And other collaborations between Akira Yamaoka and Mary Elizabeth McGlynn?"

[@MarcoMeatball]

They copyright claim a lot sadly

[@HS-mn6jc]

BFG Division is great to listen to on my own time but in-game? This is the shit right here. This music only plays once you get transported to Hell for the first time (as opposed to tracks like BFG Division, which only play during segments on Mars in high-tech future space facilities). It’s a complete shift in sonic character and I love it, it feels so biblically raw, like you should be terrified but instead it’s the demons that are terrified of YOU. “Holy shit, he’s back”

[@crackensvideo]

DooM 2016 and DooM: Eternal OST's - Soundtracks you listen to during the apocalypse.

[@colinrockwell8587]

I would still love to see a reaction to more of Mick's music. Specifically, Spinal's Warlord theme from Killer Instinct. I think that'd be a great listen.

[@predatorasap5040]

"You can't just put a chorus in the middle of a metal soundtrack" Mick Gordon : Bet

[@skinnyjeanis7177]

DOOM 2016 might be the first game I've played with such an insanely punchy OST. Sure, it's been a while since I've played it last, but it's absolutely left a lasting impression.

[@Xahnel]

This is the theme for the first entry into Hell. What's happening is, cinematically, this is the beginning of the second act. It's torment and build up because the war on hell has only just begun.

[@massive2weaselworks]

one thing i can't not recognize is this distorted synth lead pulsing in the background there's nothing i can really compare this to, other than some sort of HUD telling you that your HP is low. i'm in love with anything containing some sort of "alarm" in music

[@aced4fun]

MORE DOOM WOOOOOO! Rip & Tear is an obvious next recommendation, but I also highly recommend Blood Swamps from Doom Eternal (there should be a reupload of one of Koma's mixes up somewhere that are usually the best)

[@The_Dinosaur_Heretic]

If you haven’t yet, you should take a look at Rust, Dust, & Guts, Flesh & Metal, Transistor Fist, and SkullHacker. Some of the most brutal tracks on the 2016 album, but absolutely brilliant nonetheless. Flesh & Metal in particular is rather odd

[@thelichenking9878]

underrated doom track. Definitely my favourite

[@L.A.Van.Andrew]

From 6:46 through the rest of the song, you can see Marco get progressively more flabbergasted at the direction the music goes

[@D4vd69]

Man I truly hope you would also play some of the Doom games in the near future, truly worth it

[@DoctorPyralginum]

Hey, I appreciate your music adventure here. I think you should also consider checking out Paul Ruskay soundtrack for homeworld. There is even adagio for string by chorus.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I don’t know if I can do the video on that justice since the original will absolutely get claimed but let me explore.

[@Wineblood]

That bit at 7:28 sounds so pure after how grimy the rest of the music was.

[@FableFawkes]

DOOM!! One of my absolute favorite games with amazing bangers! My favorite song is The Only Thing They Fear Is You, from Doom Eternal and it is so worth the listen!

[@VexxarAlHara]

I would highly recommend Beneath the Altar, from DUSK ost! Great video!

[@blomkhead2394]

Seeing a doom music review is really cool, might I suggest looking at music from less known games, Phighting has really good music

[@purpleday12275]

Always nice to see you in my notifications.

[@Tagishlicht]

The music of new DOOM is all Mick Gordon. Those that came in to make music after he left can't hold a candle to his music. Literally you have no idea where he is going to go with his DOOM music.

[@katiawerschitz5162]

@MarcoMeatball, just you wait, there is a begind the scenes(the music), of Mick Gordon creating a heavy metal Coir, and you need to lisen to that

[@BiyikFrostDiaz]

Sooner or later he might to the Icon of sin and it's chants

[@rorynurnberg7216]

I feel like i need to add this isnt a common choir either, its a choir of metal singers.

[@The_Story_Of_Us]

Ah yes, the "Welcome to Hell" song

[@Vindrael]

Marco, if you have time to spare perhaps you can check the music from old MMORPG era? My personal recommendation are music from Ragnarok Online , probably 'Christmas on 13th Month' (yes that is the title) since it's October, Granado Espada (Lord of Armonia is probably the one that interest you but there are a lot of good music here like Vedel Birno, Umbrio and so on) and Tree of Savior (Woman Peeling Potato would be something to listen, other recommendation is Triste, Tree of Savior, Boy's Anthem, World is Missing You, Rebirth). Also i apologize in advance for mistakenly posting this here instead of proper request channel.

[@MarcoMeatball]

That’s okay the proper channel is Patreon but it would be an interesting video to have older mmorpgs in one vid!

[@dunce-music]

i think it would be really cool and funny if marco listened to lorna shore's song "welcome back o' sleeping dreamer", although the music video would have to be censored probabaly...

[@bub777]

I want to hear your reaction to "Welcome to Hell"

[@MorrrisEk]

i just want to say. i have vinyl album of this soundtrack

[@ArveEriksson]

I have now heard Hell, and it sounds metal A-F.

[@mikeyaugust8017]

If possible, kindly do another one of Mick Gordon's soundtrack titled The Partisan Feat. Tex Perkins. That song takes you on an emotional journey.

[@itojusedi]

Love that doom keeps getting attention!! Marco you need to Listen to the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Main Theme With Dawid Podsiadło, itss amazing.

[@Jabamski]

I think for the Doom OST, they hired a death metal choir for some of the tracks. 😁

[@Jabamski]

The name was Kar En Tuk from Doom Eternal.

[@maxthall]

Hey Marco, I don't usually ask this and I don't know if you've already heard it but, could you look into the song from Drakengard 2, Symphonic Poem Forbidden Prelude

[@Sharkster3420]

You really need to listen to kar en tuk , they literally have a heavy metal choir

[@MarcoMeatball]

I have in the second episode with Kathy Kelly

[@Sharkster3420]

@@MarcoMeatball baller, ill check it out m8 thanks

[@melrep8482]

This man has to hear girei(pains theme) from naruto

[@Alex-hy9cw]

Request to check out: Divinity original sin 2, embrace of the death fog. It is a heart wrenching song both in audio and for what you are responsible for

[@revenantwolzart]

Marco please react to Castlevanian sound tracks. Castlevania is a quitessential game series which had a profound impact on gaming, I would suggest picking up the reimagined versions from the recent animated adaptations like the 2017 Castlevania and 2023 Castlevania Nocturne for legendary tracks like Divine Bloodlines & Bloody Tears. (I know shows are a little off the scope but the best rendition are captured in them)

[@nihilisticoptimistgaming2417]

Hey marco, i have two bangers you should listen No Tomorrow from Metal Hellsinger Take your hand to hell from Postal Brain Damaged

[@megamarine]

Could you check out track called Zero from Ace Combat zero? that one could be quite a treat for someone with music education.

[@MarcoMeatball]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6PcnJKOhN2gj6c ;)

[@TheMachine3165]

Hey Marco, not sure if you’ll see this but I’d love it if you reacted to the song of the frenzied flame from elden ring.

[@Y_AV_G]

the doom music is worth 60$ it even comes with a free game !

[@fibonaccicats7179]

Btw.Marco, did you remove the hidden gems one due to copyright with mili or something?

[@MarcoMeatball]

Ya :/

[@ChadKazuma]

Could you check out some of Yakuza soundtracks? I would love to see you opinion on "Unwavering Belief". Love your videos.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Absolutely

[@beastofchaospureanarchie]

Andrew Hushult?!

[@pavlebulic86]

You should listen to "Icarus" from Deus ex. It's one of my favorites

[@gribonka]

I highly recommend you the main ost metro last light

[@incubus5112]

What about one of the Atomic Heart songs done by GeoffPlaysGuitar next? :)

[@GORtheBULL]

Who adds a choir to metal music? Oh buddy, it looks like you're going to have to take a deep dive into the various subgenres of Symphonic Metal, it's definitely worth the attempt

[@sidthemid_yt9123]

Please listen to the main theme from deus ex human Revolution I promise it’s good 🙏🏾

[@dfreshdawg]

Marco, please check out Remnant 2 final boss fight!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Annihilation right? It’s on my giant list

[@dfreshdawg]

@@MarcoMeatball yes sir! One of my best gaming experiences. Make sure to grab a friend and give that game a go as well!

[@joey-zo8ic]

Day 1 of asking marco to show his next guest, guiles theme from street fighter 2

[@smashnetwork6222]

Щикарно

[@USER____NAME]

Have you ever listened to the Hollow Knight OST?

[@jibrilfalcon]

Hello Marco, I would like to know your opinion of a game called “Total Annihilation” I recommend you the | -07- Ambush in the Passage |

[@coolball999]

Day 1 of requesting marco to listen to highfleet soundtrack, especially tanc a lelek

[@AMKTaurus]

Hey Marco, will you by chance ever react to music from Demon Slayer?

[@MarcoMeatball]

I don’t mind anime music and enjoy it but the channel is singularly focused on video games :)

[@AMKTaurus]

@@MarcoMeatball I understand, thanks for clarifying. Maybe you could make new channels for different types of music sometime in the future. I'm sure many of us would appreciate it 💙

[@Ben_19M]

epic

[@friendofyours7]

Is this eternal or 2006?

[@HazeyInsanity]

Marco what ya doing, you gotta react to league's new song

[@MarcoMeatball]

Huh

[@HazeyInsanity]

@@MarcoMeatball Yeah, theres a new league song, ya gotta see it

[@ashenstellar]

hi

[@Necr0e1]

mmm mick gordon really sold the doom reboot

[@Jaxonhellsing]

If you listened to doom eternals music I wouldn't count it as Mick Gordon's music. id software backstabbed him and treated him like crap. If you want to know what happened I suggest looking up id software backstabs Mick Gordon and you'll see a bunch of videos about it. It also left a sour taste in my mouth as bethesda claimed he was lying when Mick Gordon showed tons and tons of receipts and everything

[@Jaxonhellsing]

I forgot that Moist Critical made a video on it, you could watch his video on the situation

[@vadernation1233]

Well it’s still his music. The “official” mixes of the songs have some songs mixed by mick (I think cultist base is one of them) and you can kinda tell which ones were done by mick and which were done by chad from the quality. He still made the music. There’s plenty of fans that have made excellent mixes of the doom eternal soundtrack and the DLCs by Levy and Hulshult which got no releases in any form that are really high quality that all 3 endorse openly. Two that come to mind are Koma and SLAD3. Koma got plenty of comments by mick and levy supporting this stuff. Some I feel are honestly better than Mick’s mixes for 2016 like SLAD3’s Damnation mix is even better than the one here which was Mick’s.

[@petko5335]

:)

[@Asutti33]

I Hope im First and Great Video.

[@bruh4138]

Blud ur singing dosen’t match doom music

[@MarcoMeatball]

So?

[@bruh4138]

@@MarcoMeatball oh shit

[@bruh4138]

@@MarcoMeatball never had such a powerful comeback

[@elusiveDEVIANT]

This game is meh. Juat a mindless game with an absolutely horrid ending that throws the whole journey into a septic system. Soon as infound out what the final boss was... what idiots the story team is.

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

I've never seen someone be as factually incorrect as you. Wow.