Opera Singer's Mind Melts Listening to the Scaramouche Battle Theme for the first time...

[@MarcoMeatball]

1,000,000 views. Thank you.

[@tonoblood]

Exelente trabajo 💪

[@Aona_Music]

An absolutely monumental piece and an excellent analysis, its fully deserved ❤️❤️❤️

[@tsubae.]

No, thank you!

[@jakubhruby1667]

lets fkn gooooo

[@xtremyo4472]

Que se puede decir todo lo que dices es muy acertado y este es el theme battle mejor hecho de Genshin impact

[@Kafkaesque1590]

“I love when organ is not used in religious or holy setting”. Scara literally becoming a God with this music playing at the background 😂

[@grismatics]

a god doesn't necessarily need to be connected to a religion and i wouldn't really say that he's holy either so i think it still counts

[@v4mpzs]

@@grismatics Well he does praise himself as a God and thinks of it as a cult really, as seen with hapaysia.

[@billystokes3917]

​@@v4mpzsReligion is just a cult with a franchise, as they say. No-one says that...

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

@@v4mpzs Hapaysia was doped up though. She was delulu and sick; She wasn't in her right mind, so it doesn't really count.

[@mihacimpric745]

​@@grismaticsA god is only a god when treated as one. Otherwise, they're just a powerful being.

[@1sie]

You can really hear his anger, his sadness, you can almost hear him say, "I was misunderstood, but now, I WILL get what I deserve!"

[@Original-ItsCat]

i heard kanye is a woman💀💀

[@1sie]

@@Original-ItsCat 💀

[@starcat006]

@@Original-ItsCat 💀

[@1Krla_]

@@Original-ItsCat wtf

[@nero1798]

The only thing he deserves is a beating by Ei

[@Ikcatcher]

It’s honestly amazing how Genshin can have both an orchestra and EDM going on at the same time and not feel out of place

[@thatnobody915]

There's a whole world of this type of music which I adore. It's commonly found in rhythm games of all types, some good ones are all the ones from Rayark, OSU has a metric ton of community beat maps to music like this, etc etc. My fav artist so far are M2U, ICE, ani, Cranky, Eyemedia, Eye, and so many more. A good song to listen to would be L by ICE, an amazing 7 minute song

[@finelia5294]

amazing taste demi

[@shuzelice]

@@thatnobody915 Rayark games really open a new door for me!!

[@lunarul]

getting really strong Chaostar vibes out of this one

[@dylantaylor6727]

You should try listening to Apashe, he's got that vibe going on it's awesome

[@AgentUltimate7]

The fact that they managed to mix a japanese style melody with european opera throwing japanese and latin lyrics while keeping callbacks to the fatui melody really made this one of the best Genshin themes yet.

[@HexieCovers]

The best Russian Latin Japanese Electronic Traditional Opera produced by a Chinese company i have ever heard

[@ekaterinakuznetsova]

@@HexieCovers the only 😂

[@yasman405]

Actually for this one i think the lyrics are chinese, and an ancient dialect at that.

[@HexieCovers]

@@yasman405 It is confirmed Latin and Japanese khfkdhdkd

[@yasman405]

@@HexieCovers well then my mistake, the sounds like "shu shuan" (only phonetic) sounded like old chinese to me. (The worst is that i can speak japanese but i didn't heard it there).

[@ZukuUzu]

The best thing about Marco is that somehow he's going to understand a character's personality and backstory better then people playing trought the game since launch by listetning to the music alone

[@MarcoMeatball]

😂

[@neutaaaaaki]

agreed, it honestly puts a smile on my face

[@ibelieveinwoozisupremacy8681]

The fact that he got all right but he not get that part yet in game

[@MiakuA.L]

La musique possède toute cette structure, ses enchaînements et ses paramètres qui ensemble permettent de créer la situation, mais quand on écoute bien, on bien cerner le personnage quand il s'agit de theme. Ça peux sonner comme du bullshit, mais ça s'entend vraiment de manière extraordinaire, et marco arrive à découper de manière spectaculaire

[@shellshocker6475]

It really shows how much of a story and raw emotion can be put into music

[@Kugaine]

A lot of the previous weekly boss themes sound like you're facing a mighty opponent. Scaramouche's theme feels like you're facing something menacing that you don't understand and needs a miracle to overcome.

[@yubelia]

Trust me, you feel like a little fly.

[@braddl9442]

Even when you do the weekly version off the boss fight you still have Nahidas little pet thing helping you basically a fight you cant do alone. You are basically fighting a legit demigod, he was not full power cause they never finished putting the divine knowledge capsules in him.

[@ymw1107]

@@braddl9442 so that's at least what we would expect fighting a god for the forseeable future. Though scaramouche is still an incomplete god, but it definitely gave a rough expectation for us fighting these sort of enemy.

[@jacobgym]

@@ymw1107 we’re still regaining our powers by collecting every element in the game so I expect future bosses to be bigger menaces but still have the same level of difficulty

[@ImKenjutsuu]

Still gonna end up being a punching bag

[@Lunano2]

When the flute kicked in for the final phase, I get that overwhelming sense of dread and sadness. As if a heavy a reminder that whatever Scaramouche does, a part of him will always remain in Inazuma. Ei’s mark will always stay on him no matter where he is.

[@massimilianoreali4398]

I was hoping of refound that flute because points out the importance of ei and inazuma on his life

[@heksatek3407]

its the feather ornament ei gave when she released scaramouche

[@hopetokki]

Definitely my favorite part of his theme. The abrupt switch from rage and destruction to pain and desolation that only occurs during the flute section. I feel the Inazuma theme is not only a place of vulnerability but a memory that triggers a constant feeling of torment; being torn between revenge and longing.

[@prenyan919]

@@heksatek3407 Yep. Also if you look at his New Model closely, you can see he has the same Mitsudomoe Mark on the back of his neck, the same area where Ei has hers.

[@h3II0MN123]

@@hopetokki This. And I really hope he gets his redemption arc. I have not caught up on character stories so I might be missing some info.

[@krypto3042]

Interpretting the lyrics at 9:15 as « i am suffering » when the actual lyrics are « i’m being laughed at » is just genius

[@EdGee89]

"Ko Ya Kutsu Nare Nazo Nagasa Re..."

[@kuri7154]

At this point I am pretty sure music people are all telepathic.

[@heatherjohnson6699]

@@kuri7154 It's because we don't have to understand the language with our ears or mind. We feel it with our *_SOULS~_*

[@vincentdreemurr]

sex

[@crazykim]

@@heatherjohnson6699 As much as your comment comes of as sort of a joke, to me, people with an affinity towards the "human" and emotional parts of music often, if not always, comes of as extra "real" to me. As far as KZbin content goes, I think people like Marco is "just" capable to a larger extent to express those emotions cohesively, or at the very least express those emotions in a way that other people that experiences similar things find relatable. I can see the average person seeing Marco gesture and make emotional grunting noises in respone to the music and finding it wack as fuck, but I always understand what he means personally.

[@pleasantsnail]

Just realized that scaromouche, a puppet for a God, became a God and gained a puppet. No matter how much he's said he hates Ei, he still wants to measure up to her.

[@Felix-wz4pd]

I finish new archon quest ,scara whole life could interpret by bohemian rhapsody, 😧what a exquisite design

[@Kuwushii_]

fun fact: his story is REALLY inspired by this song, and in his boss phase 2, the sounds he makes are really similar to the sounds of tap dancing. And theres a form of flamenco that is named "the fandango" @@Felix-wz4pd

[@Alex-vl1mk]

​@@Kuwushii_And his phase 1 theme is called Ominous Fandango

[@o_sagui6583]

when a person's journey is not liberating, their oppressed wish is to become the opressor

[@leikusha]

Yu-Peng Chen has once again created a masterpiece. I bow to this man's talent💀

[@ShadoShade]

I honestly can't imagine what it's like to be in his position, the sheer expectations people have for him is insane and he just keeps getting it so right.

[@matteenhz618]

If they release him in game and if he literally doesn't do anything, I'm still gonna go for c6r5 for him 😂😂

[@goggalcon2556]

Music archon

[@ocean7790]

Not just yu Peng Chad, but everyone on hoyomix

[@MrKylljoy]

he's not alone in the hoyomix team you know

[@KamisatoElias]

It’s simultaneously terrifying, magnificent, ominous, melancholic and angelic. Easily the best boss theme I’ve ever heard.

[@t0xic-]

FRRR

[@danialfarish8600]

I still gonna put Azdaha and Signora ost at the top because they are mostly orchestra, but Scaramouche comes near.

[@barti560]

Rather than angelic, it's more of a fallen angel, close to demonhood

[@mythologiasend3264]

Signora theme is even better in my opinion, but this is more complex

[@NeptuneA750]

I recommend bury the light in this case, this and that song are both great, the difference is the other has more power into it

[@Matthew_Atlas_Carey]

You’re 3 for 3 in terms of getting the characterization spot on for the Fatui. You are DAMN good at this.

[@joshbrosh6626]

It speaks volumes of how good he is at it and how good the composer of hoyomix is

[@talamioros]

I think more than that he's damn good at this, but that what you're seeing here is a full, deep CONVERSATION between composer and listener that doesn't even rely on words. The total communion and understanding here between the two minds who have never met each other in person before, that's the amazing thing. It's like two generals who know each other so intimately and feel such kinship just from fighting against each other, that they know and understand each other's soul better than if they had met in person. I kinda feel envious and yet admiring to see this kind of level of connection between two people

[@georgerobins4110]

I still maintain that Genshin’s two greatest strengths are its character design and its music. Absolutely phenomenal

[@Luna-qu4id]

and its lore

[@synthesissixtyfive22]

Ànd it's loree

[@arnavkamble7144]

And it's loreee!

[@obitouchiha417]

The lore is the best not character designs

[@synthesissixtyfive22]

@@obitouchiha417 character designs are also good

[@chaosxny5784]

I imagine something when the singer representing Scaramouche starts singing: The Latin lyrics represent The Harbinger Scaramouche, the betrayed, the nihilist, the bitter and resentful. The one who wants to dominate. The Japanese lyrics represent The Puppet Kunikuzushi, the (basically) child of Ei, the friend of Katsuragi, and the caretaker of others like him. The one who loved to...well, love. These two people are battling each other face to face inside of Scaramouche's mind, fighting to turn one or the other. Song: 8:23 Scaramouche leads with Latin lyrics to dominate the scene, to take control 8:47 However, the Japanese woodwind instrument comes in loud and strong, symbolizing Kunikuzushi. The part of Scaramouche he will never get rid of. He will always have that piece of himself. 8:59 It's Kunikuzushi speaking now, lamenting the fact that he is in the position he is in now. No longer loving, but hating and wishing destruction upon others. HE doesn't want this. 9:41 Scaramouche is back, reveling in the fact he is becoming a god and becoming stronger than ever. He shuts down Kunikuzushi. He welcomes the hate and destruction. The world deserves it for what it did to him. He bounces off of the background vocals, representing the Fatui, which shout out "Leader!" and he shouts "Holy!" They will make him a leader, a holy leader, a god. 10:19 Scaramouche is fully lost in the pursuit of a god. His voice has been twisted and mechanized. The mecha the Fatui had built him has become his own mechanical coffin. But his anger remains, his words being belted out with villainous intent. 11:06 But...Kunikuzushi is still there, staring down at what Scaramouche has now become. The woodwind comes back even harder, battling against the crackling of the EDM. No matter how much Scaramouche tries to push, Kunikuzushi won't just lay down and die. 11:18 Kunikuzushi laments one more time, wondering how it came to this, why Scaramouche had to become this. 11:31 Scaramouche explains to Kunikuzushi that this is how it is. Slowly stepping down from his mecha, Raiden Shogun style. He assures Kunikuzushi that "Rest assured you will rest". He won't have to worry about Scaramouche anymore, because he will forget Kunikuzushi. He will move on. But the truth is, he will never forget Kunikuzushi. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. Lyric translation thanks to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbJnJ2ohpt9npI Edit: As of 5/5/2023, Syahmi (thank you) in the replies has said the video I got the translation from has been removed. Please watch Hoyoverse's official performance of Polumnia Omnia instead. It has the official-official lyrics and you can still interpret the song in the same way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/earVpImsmsZjiq8

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yes!

[@slumberless7605]

Lament

[@puppylove1]

Why are my eyes sweating

[@sleepyyriri]

IM CRYING RN,,,,

[@KatsuragiNamika]

@@MarcoMeatball please, pin this comment :D

[@aiasky3534]

The male tenor sounds A LOT like Scaramouche’s voice. So it’s almost like *he* is singing, and the back male chorus are Celestia. (Also, that the voice is so sleek and deep - it is beautiful - reflects perhaps how canonically Scaramouche is beautiful to behold - so his madness is contrasted to his physical beauty) The way his voice in inverted - it’s wrong, he isn’t supposed to be divine, on the same level as them. Even the fact that he sings in Japanese, inspiration of Inazuma and his origins, and then Latin - he is attempting the divine. The way his voice rises above the others reflects a lot how Scaramouche himself wants to be above, transcend his “natural” place - he wants his “right” to be divine. As you said, the voice is forcing itself as if - ‘listen to me, you have to’. But I honestly do adore the last part when Scaramouche sings. It sounds like a prayer - you can see his hands reaching up into the sky. Building up of breath = building up of pain. And it’s reaching up and up, twirling so beautifully - in this moment his voice is not inverted but true and, again, beautiful. Innocence. His cry to the Heavens. Then it would invert. That’s his insanity - his pride.

[@melomlemom]

it's his cn va singing^^

[@svtxcarat423]

@@Laetus_Stella genuine question! May I know where everyone got this info from? Did he post it in bilibili or was he credited in some other website, etc.?

[@namazu8101]

That's also his flaw in the Commedia Dell'arte, his comic fault, his arrogance

[@decapulet]

@@svtxcarat423 im also curious cause i found some people said the same thing but then there's others who said it's not true

[@irenarenci]

@@decapulet okay i'm deleting the comment i made originally because i'm embarrassed🧍‍♀️ i was so sure it was his VA since i played in cn but apparently the VA himself confirmed it wasn't him... in any case sorry for the misinformation everyone-

[@nefylia4037]

What I find so interesting about this song is how almost all of it sounds so electronic and artificial, not using many traditional instruments (or at least it sounds like it). Scaramouche uses human wisdom and technology to try and make himself into a god, but fancy machines can only make you so powerful compared to the omnipotence of true divinity. As another note, one thing I adore about Scaramouche's character design is that he is short because it really makes him appear as insecure. He isn't tall and imposing like Signora or Capitano, he isn't charming like Tartaglia, and he isn't scary like Dottore or Columbina. He is just a small boy who is resentful about the world and he is doing whatever he can to get more power. When he begins to lose his power, his act of self-importance falls apart as he is afraid of losing what little he has. Overall, just a really intelligently designed character and a fantastic villain

[@fendroca]

I guess we can say he's just a small boi from a small family, spare him his life from this monstrosity 🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewManook]

Columbina isn't scary at all

[@eightyeight2379]

@@AndrewManook she gives me spooky vibes

[@minnz4177]

@@AndrewManook she's singing with a smile at a funeral, you're telling me that isn't the least bit unsettling?

[@camillarodezno3345]

He is amazing.

[@milkmilk807]

This theme feels so evil and yet so sad. It's like Scaramouche is saying "You think I'm a villain? I will give you a villain, since that is all that I could ever be."

[@alaynac1610]

that quote is so deep, like he's so misunderstood and it just feels like thats all he thinks his fate is

[@ferdiazis411]

Ah yes, Viper doing ACE

[@liandoaethend2403]

Remind me of certain someone But he's a villain by will🗿 A literal clown too

[@HellVops]

@@liandoaethend2403 The Fool? blonde? lived for 500 years?

[@MarcoMeatball]

Btw y’all - it has been proven that the singer is in fact not the Chinese VA. I’ve seen that in basically every comment - I know the idea of it is exciting but they themselves said it wasn’t them. So, let’s keep that in mind!

[@garagara4849]

Admittedly, the voice is quite similar so I understand the confusion. Also it just shows that it was the idea all along, to have a "Scaramouche" voice singing his conflict in pure epicness... Obviously they succeeded

[@dailydee3888]

Yep the VA confirmed in his live stream that it wasn't him. Hoyo hired proffesional to do it, but I got to admit the decision to choose a singer that have similar voice to Scara is 👍👍👍

[@anatolybear5693]

Paul Mauriat and his Orchestra Bach's Symphony №4 - Toccata and Fugue /// how does it look like 🌚

[@Azumimii]

True, but the voice is to represent scara.

[@mabilleaudrey2154]

@@garagara4849 I wanna hear chinese sing opera like that tbh LOL But I heard some japanese lyrics in the latin one and I found this awesome

[@birubu]

Whoever thought that gothic Latin choir chant traditional Japanese EDM needs to be a genre hats off to you

[@grimmsleyjordane3910]

listening to this, it sounds like we're not fighting him, but we're witnessing him fight his own ego if that makes sense. He's literally tearing himself apart pitting his rage against his suffering and trying to find a way to tell himself that he's in the right. I haven't gotten to the fight yet but there's just some part of this theme that just feels like a cry for help;

[@alantan9863]

My mom(raiden shogun) dump me. I hate everyone.

[@RKNancy]

Nahida tricked him good in the story quest fight

[@aiden6559]

Scaramouche overall isn't in what most would call a emotional healthy state, possibly because he actively avoids felling emotions because he doesn't know how to process them. Not to mention that after the battle he loses the Electro Noesis which leaves him without the very thing that he felt gave him purpose, a heart. I'm curious but also deeply concerned as to what we'll see from Scaramouche in the future.

[@Rexhunterj]

@@aiden6559 It looks like as a vision wielder his obsession is abated, one of his idle animations has him cradling the vision tenderly, as if it's the most cherished thing he has with him. I wonder if Nahida is able to make him realise something and coming to terms with things and understanding the freedom he truly has now is what makes him "The Wanderer" he definitely seems to want to ditch his history in Inazuma... not sure I can blame him. EDIT: Actually I think he as a character speaks to me so much because his mother neglected him just as mine did me, so the fact they can portray a character like that so well is amazing. The desperate need for _compassion_ twisted into thinking you want _recognition_ is real.

[@riholu]

I actually teared up while listening to this song's finalized version. I felt the chills and emotions run through me and give me goosebumps. I can never be ashamed of playing this game when such a composer is behind every of its tracks. Who cares about the community, the quality of the game is so high in so many aspects that I really don't care about much else.

[@darklordbruce6593]

Same 😀

[@mayhapsmaybe]

That’s how I’m enjoing it now honestly, f*ck the fandom I’m enjoying this on my own and my little circle of friends 😂

[@loocydity6119]

Same omg my heart swells when I hear this, I teared up..

[@DogeDogeriffic]

Well-put. I can stand being clowned on for playing this game as long as I can keep hearing masterpieces like Scaramouche’s battle theme.

[@natablue]

I didn't even realize how epic this music is im too focused at the gundam scaramouce has

[@LittleMsJester01]

I love how at 6:15 , that beat is similar to a heartbeat - reminds me that he is a puppet looking for a heart. And the item he used as a temporary heart is the gnosis that he stole from the previous region - the power he stole from his creator who discarded him when she thought him an unworthy tool. It's honestly growing as one of my favourite themes. Genshin has so many gorgeous songs. I was playing through a domain when Letter of Regret played...I put down my controller and found myself moved to tears by the piano piece.

[@banananiel3615]

What I also like about it how it’s reminiscent of how Raiden’s battle theme starts. The heartbeat pattern, but more artificial, and is pumping heavier to signify his anger and deep obsession with chasing the divine

[@starfait7991]

This!!! Is my most favorite part I'm losing my mind scaramouche's theme is SO GOOD

[@trottinettesauvage]

I love how the heartbeat is also only here for the transformation phase, accompanied by this very electric melody growing more and more... we are literally listening to scaramouche's rebirth as a god, him and his mecha body transcending to a greater powerful figure as we are getting into second phase. I freaking love genshin OSTs they are so thoroughly made every little piece on instrument, motif, composition has a meaning and it's so satisfying analysing it all Here take for example the menacing, evil choir of his theme, notice how it's always accompanied by the fatui motif? And that the theme changes motif only after intervention from the higher tone (representing scaramouche) it really tells so much about how the fatui are the ones behind this monstruous god, manipulating this lost puppet while he desperately cries for help and regrets NNHHGG I love yu peng chen so much oh my god

[@starfait7991]

@@trottinettesauvage Wonderful analysis. It was so well crafted I keep listening or humming the tune all day long. People at my job be giving me looks probably, but I don't care because they don't understand this masterpiece like we do 😭😭💖💕

[@trottinettesauvage]

@@starfait7991 right?? Honestly I just want the game to keep going just so we can listen to more of this music genius 😭💖

[@whistlegirl5726]

Ah, another fun thing I spotted! The weekly domain where we fight Scaramouche is called "Joururi Workshop", and joururi is the traditional Japanese narrative music that accompanies bunraku, traditional puppet theater, and emphasises lyrics and narration rather than music - which ties in perfectly with Scara's theme placing more emphasis on narration than the other Harbingers', Scara himself being a puppet on many levels, *and* also gives a little nod to the mentions of traditional theater in Scara's lore.

[@CentrisianArmsCo]

I’d like to point out the Japanese line at 11:19 “こやこつなれ、のぞ流され前” (with punctuation for timing emphasis: ko-ya. Ko. Tsunare nozo Naga. sa-re-, ma-e). Roughly, depending on kanji, of course, but to my ear, I hear it as “get used to this, before you’re washed away.” I think of it as a warning to be in awe of his power and submit to his will. The verb “nagashi (流し)” means rinsed, carried, swept, or washed away, in the same way a wave or river will wash things away relentlessly and without effort. He’s a force to be reckoned with, like a tsunami or a flood. So embrace your fate and be carried off by his might. (Conversely, it could be a warning to run and that he’s not in control as much as he thinks he is; like he’s breaking through the control of the mask to be helpful, but I don’t have anything to support that idea. It’s just a feeling I get.) Probably my favorite vocal line in the entire song as he transitions back to the Latin lines, leaving his Inazuman life behind for the Fatui and their schemes. It’s his death and rebirth in a single line. Thank you for the video, Marco. My day is going well. I just signed all the paperwork for a new job, and I start in a week. How is your day going?

[@MarcoMeatball]

fantastic read. things are very good, im very busy today with various things!

[@HlFUMl]

I hear it more as Kouya tsuuen, nazo nagasare mae. Or 荒野通園。謎、流され前 荒野 kouya. 通園 tsuuen. 謎 nazo. But It should be more like this 荒野通園。謎、流される前に Though im not quite sure about the punctuation and stuff but the direct translation would be "Wilderness commuting. Mystery. Before being swept away." Also. Its 流す

[@lostn65]

is the latin chanting performed by the same JP vocalists or separate?

[@HlFUMl]

@@lostn65 its apparently scaramouches chinese va and its the same yea

[@hans9503]

@@HlFUMl correction. CN VA said he didn't do the Vocal, it was done by professional vocalist.

[@tuongmac2263]

The mother and her son really got themselves good battle soundtracks

[@Gh.stKng.]

You mean sister because the battle we have is the shogun puppet

[@jackybit5308]

@@Gh.stKng. even ei herself has a good soundtrack

[@Gh.stKng.]

@jackybit5308 Well yeah I agree, if our confronting to Ei in Inazuma archon quest counts

[@Laetus_Stella]

11:18 - 11:46 this part feels like he's crying and singing at the same time. I can imagine that part. It's really making me feel like crying. I feel it. -Okay, he didn't sing this.Wrong information.-

[@brezzendorf]

CN VAs double casts alot don't they

[@CelsiusTears]

@@brezzendorf many of the genshin characters are voiced by the same VAs so yes xD they double cast

[@LadyMeladee]

@@brezzendorf or even triple. Qiqi/Noelle/Lumine are voiced by Yan Ning

[@hikari9262]

@@LadyMeladee I guess that's why they don't voice most of the Traveler's lines, because in CN, there Traveler VAs are also casted in other roles, but we can notice they only cast the same VA when the characters are from different region. Like Barbara and Xinyan EN, Qiqi and Nahida JP, Noelle and Qiqi CN.

[@LadyMeladee]

@@hikari9262 not quite. Beidou and Xingqiu share the same Chinese VA.

[@spiderdude2099]

6:36-6:43 There’s that classic fatui motif that all the harbingers share. I also love how every harbinger theme has a different approach to the focalization of that riff. For childe it was this wailing electric guitar, for Signora, it was this ominous choral dirge, and for Scaramouche, it’s this techno/galactic feel that’s also full of rage

[@airalouise3069]

Ain't no one gonna point out how accurate Marco was about Scara being "misunderstood" when this was released basically before the interlude chapter? You know, him being misunderstood towards Niwa. Damn my dude such a genius

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@juanpejk]

I loved when the Shogun theme kicked in, almost feels like he hasnt let got of his past self (kunikuzushi).

[@Kunoichi4ever4]

Genshin has a LOT of great OSTs so I dont say this lightly, but this may be my fave OST form this game. They just nailed in on all accounts. It perfectly reflects the rage but also pain of Scara. That rage towards everyone for being cast aside, the pain of being cast aside, th resolution to become so great that nobody ever can cast him aside. It is all those emotions while they were still able to encapsule Inzuma themses, the fight theme and the general air of false superiority that Scara always tries to emit. I honestly dunno what they could have done better with this OST.

[@Vysair]

Mihoyo is a music production company. Period

[@sapphiretruttenbach5694]

Scaras and signoras OSTs are my favourites. They both show so much emotion and it’s just mesmerizing

[@amplesstratleholm7609]

@@Vysair a music production company that just makes animation and games on the side

[@yqisq6966]

It's amazing how Genshin manage to tell a story about a new character with just the music before any story about the character is actually told.

[@skypianoprogression1942]

To be fair his music is so good, but his design (that emo / edgy look designed to appeal to teenagers), his poor lore and his actual fight are very disappointing (that is basically self-done if you just leave helper do the battle for you in second phase), that character doesn't deserve to have this god-tier music in my opinion

[@MeowMaeda]

Honestly Scaramouche's theme is the most beautiful boss theme to date. It's full of so many emotions that really show off this character who has a love hate relationship to the idea of emotions in general. He doesn't understand emotions or how to really perceive them, so when he is experiencing something new, he's like a newborn and is confused, turned scared, then angry. I love Scaramouche's story and I'm so glad that he's actually going to be a playable character. I will not write any spoilers but that's all I'm going to say! ALSO the Chinese Voice Actor for Scaramouche and Aether is the Tenor singer in the boss theme! So it is legit Scaramouche!

[@animuswonder]

all of genshins boss themes give me chills they put so much effort into this music it’s incredible my input on the organ is that this *is* a religious setting. scaramouche is now a god. the music is celebrating him, honoring his past as he has now ascended to what he is *meant to be* this music is representing the ideal scaramouche, angst, agony, but Power over others

[@이예은-w2v]

One thing: I did not think someone's boss theme would overthrow shogun's "Approaching thunder". But this... this is life...

[@Darthrath666]

And Scara is "only" the 6th of the Fatui Harbinger. How badass will the music be for the others above him? We'll most likely get the 4th ranked Harbinger Capitano as a boss in Natlan, his theme definitely will be epic af! Then there's also the mysterious Columbina, the insane Dottore and lastly their boss Pierro!

[@sandwich3659]

@@Darthrath666 it looks like Arlecchino will be a boss in Fontaine

[@shuddho_who4959]

​@@sandwich3659 this did age well let's wait for her theme now

[@corinnetheanime]

Your analysis is 100% spot on. The theme absolutely encapsulates his character, ESPECIALLY the flute motif in Phase 2. The theme there is a variation of the Tatarasuna Theme in Kannazuka, which has a somber and melancholic melody that reflect on the tragedies that happened there long ago. AND it ties into his past since he was at Tatarasuna. And the CN VA singing in that tenor is basically Scara expressing his innermost heart, his turmoil, rage and sadness over the events of the past which he cannot escape no matter how many times he may try, no matter how hard he may try to remove any semblance of humanity. It really shows his agony and rage, of why he is such a tragic villain in the first place. Overall, definitely my favorite boss theme in Genshin so far.

[@litmusprime2074]

8:48 Literally my jawdropped reaction to that DISGUSTING flute beat drop ITS SO GOOD

[@fenrirthephantomwolf2287]

Yu-Peng Chen is a freaking musical genius! Each time I just can’t wait to hear what’s next with the Fatui Harbinger battle theme ! Imagine Dottores, imagine Capitano, Columbina, and even Pulcinella ! Gosh I can’t wait !

[@Demopans5990]

Perhaps if they too had painful histories. In that regard, the climax piece could just be the First of the Harbingers, Pierro, who witnessed the fall of Khaenri'ah

[@Yuri_xx]

I get goosebumps just thinking of it🛐😍😌

[@HayatoStarGod]

The Piano Archon

[@Menuki]

Sometimes I wonder if they told he’s making music for a video game. Like they’re lying or he thinks it’s going the be some grand orchestral/stage performance.

[@raeyth_]

I don't know if I'm more excited for Dottore or Capitano amongst the Fatui. But I do know that I am absolutely excited for The Tsaritza. The one truly behind all of the doings of the Fatui. Her theme may well become the crowning jewel of the Genshin soundtrack.

[@cecily796]

The way the whole group (yes I won't only mention Yu Peng Chen here, he's a genius true, but this couldn't be possible without everyone else involved) managed to tell you everything through their music man... We could say "yea he's in this profession you know" but.. My mom is a 2nd violinist since..AGES (for 40+ years) and she never was able to associate art with emotions or other conclusions (like I already tested that my drawn facial expressions are saying a lot, so the error source couldn't be from my part: last year when 2.1 came out I drew a Scaramouche with a crazy look on his face, and I even used those ominous/dangerous purple shades for the background and the effects like the room in game looked like, lightning on his face coming from below for the extra effect and she went like: "AWWW HOW CUTE, HE LOOKS LIKE HE'S SAYING HI TO YOU^^" no he's maniacally laughing at our mc's anger and lowkey calls us pathetic- so yes, she apreciates all forms of art but gets either wrong or no conclusions/associations) until nowadays when I started to play her the boss musics and talk about what I hear and stuff, today she finally said for Raiden's boss theme, for the beat in the very beginning: "You know what did that sound like? Like thunder", and she had no idea who's song she listens to nor how the battle looks like So let me be amazed here how Marco perfectly nailed it~ Both you and the music worked together here, you're not just listening to it, but you're in a conversation with it and let it pour out its heart to you what you understand well, you're a true artist from your heart, all of my respect

[@MarcoMeatball]

holy shit thank you.

[@cecily796]

@@MarcoMeatball No no, thank *YOU*! And I'm also sorry for how long my comment became, I didn't mean to.. I didn't even dare to assume you're gonna see it omg 😂 Anyways I really love your videos, thank you for making them!

[@EmanuelR67]

a lot of text xD

[@ChatookaMusic]

I love that in the part where you said he sounds like hes suffering, hes actually singing in japanese, calling back to his creation, asking why he was thrown away without even being given an identity

[@JamesTheCapybara]

The touch of Inazuma, like he can never truly break his connection to his creator, his 'Mother' if you will. And all other subtle touches, so beautifully done indeed! Also, it was a wonderful day for me! New update so new content which was so nicely done! And nahida is SO CUTE! SO ADORABLE! So there is that as well! Hope you have a wonderful day as well Marco!

[@braddl9442]

His theme is that he is an incomplete being. Even when you fight him as a boss he was incomplete as they never installed the divine knowledge in him, I think even the sages were hesitant on that part and wanted more data before risking creating a mad god.

[@FahrizalSurya]

@@braddl9442 nah, because AlHaitham hold the thing entire time..

[@Orion_TheyThem]

@@braddl9442 y'all need to put spoiler warnings in your comments. Marco hasn't made it to Sumeru yet. And you're spoiling plot lore.

[@effortlessfury]

@@Orion_TheyThem he hasn't even met Scaramouche yet.

[@tactile2878]

Fun fact! The tenor in this case is actually Scaramouche’s Chinese voice actor! I believe he’s singing a mix of Latin and Japanese as well, which is incredibly impressive. Edit: Thanks for all the comments and corrections, y'all. Obviously I don't want to spready misinformation, I was just going based off of the leaks which had been fairly accurate up until this point.

[@mikigirl18]

Not only that, but Scaramouche will be playable soon. But your right, @Tactile, he is singing a mix of Latin and Japanese. Though something that seems to be what I hear is that him singing over the choir is like him desperately trying to be heard or known. Or perhaps him maybe internally crying for help.

[@johanneseure6761]

@@mikigirl18 i THINK it is 1 sentece or 2 in japanese, with the rest in latin

[@mikigirl18]

@@johanneseure6761 Still there is some japanese. It doesn't invalidate what I said.

[@afafila]

@@mikigirl18 I don't think he said that to start an argument but anyways let's end it here

[@anantakabir8390]

Bro already failed NNN after listening to this.

[@stingray2393]

this theme makes my heart so happy. It has elements from the Raiden Shogun boss theme and the Fatui theme. Then with the robotic opera and the beautiful tenor... it just all comes together so well and I love that it has those aspects to it while still sounding completely unique. This is by far my favourite boss theme of all time.

[@RogerLovesThisWorld]

Hey Marco！As the new Sumeru OST has been released today, We now know that the lyrics are sang by Yu-Peng Chen himself！

[@MarcoMeatball]

Insaneeeee

[@QIXIURI]

RIGHTTTTT my jaw dropped hearing that he did - but you can also hear the beta of In A Moon’s Cup(?) where he sings in that too

[@ExpansiveVoid.lavivruS]

@@QIXIURI Jade Moon in One's Cup, that's the one.

[@ryannotreynolds900]

his prediction of the character's emotion just base from the music is almost scarily accurate, its amazing how much power the music carries when you understand it

[@TheCsel]

Its got the pipe organ, its got the fatui theme, its got a choir, its got inazuma flutes. all the thematic elements incorporated perfectly, and lyrics give it such a diabolical feel to it. Ihad high expecations for Scaramouche music, its not a sound I anticipated, but it definitely lives up to the expectations

[@biazacha]

Pretty the flutes are not only a nod to Inazuma, but are indeed a snip from the Inazuma motif.

[@thisisbeenie2199]

I didn’t play the archon quest yet, I really can’t wait to experience this boss fight. Lately genshin’s ost are starting to sound way more dark and menacing, just like the withering music, you can feel that now something scary and obscure is going on behind the scenes, u know it’s not human, it’s huge and desperate and it gives me chills.

[@WoundedLamb]

I just finished the archon quest and it’s amazing. I really liked the boss fight this archon quest has got to be one of my favorite quests

[@KnLuna]

Small tip: pick a character with ranged aoe pyro/dendro/cryo, you might need it

[@Orion_TheyThem]

@@KnLuna no you don't. *Spoilers* You literally can walk up to him in the first section and attack and then collect the crystal things when they pop up. The second phase is just staying near the little helper, which heals you. And then collect more crystals to do the aimed attack with the helper and deal massive damage. Easiest fight ever.

[@vyrde.]

​@@Orion_TheyThem well because this is a casual game and it should be easy. then, how about we bring this big guy to a souls-like game? edit: the competition for this game is not "can you defeat it" but "how fast did you defeat it". because well, every enemy in this game is so easy

[@alantan9863]

@@KnLuna agree. You need ranged characters for main challenge. Unless, your Zhongli can shield everyone.

[@TheVermilliaFamily]

I appreciate that you've been adding your own subs to your videos. As someone who has audio-processing difficulties, it really makes your content easy to understand and appreciate. Thank you so much.

[@MarcoMeatball]

It’s why I do it! Even when people say not to bother!

[@maya993]

This is a year old but I love returning to it because not only is the song a banger, but I also really appreciate how you absolutely nailed what the vocals are expressing based on their sound rather than (or in combination with) the actual words being sung.

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️❤️❤️

[@amjadm7730]

​@@MarcoMeatballAnd the GOAT still responds to comments....what a chad

[@OK-otic]

Knowing Scaramouche's backstory and watching this reaction put into perspective how expressive Yu-Peng Chen is in his compositions as well. And now that I read some of these comments about the lyrics really brings this composition to a whole new dimension for me.

[@radiotaku0539]

Although fighting Scaramouche is not that hard, this is the first time I feel so much oppression fighting a boss in Genshin. The music combined with the enormous differences in size between us and Scaramouche gets me pumped.

[@Nick-tz3ke]

If we didnt have that little helper from nahida, it would be quite hard. Dang, Hoyoverse you almost made a tough boss

[@gamergaming6604]

I literally using zhongli and just standing there and listen to theme

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

@@gamergaming6604 same but I'm with my Noelle. but I have to agree that the fight itself is quite easy, I just need to get used to the mechanics of the fight but after that the rest are easy.

[@gamergaming6604]

@@HenSt-gz7qj true, the second phase just use the shooting thing and auto win

[@marielgalicha8548]

@@gamergaming6604 Imagine if we do not have a helper...

[@anesidora3084]

I really enjoy how you live through music and express it through your own movements and facial expressions. No words needed. It's like visual display of passion.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@echodragon6]

It's SUCH an amazing theme istg I get goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME (especially Scara's singing - which is apparently his Chinese voice actor singing!)

[@harveywilde6781]

In general I don't really like react content. But you, I learned a lot from your commentary about these tracks. Like in Signora and Scaramouche boss theme, many people only felt the anger and thinks the track is to encourage the Traveler (player) in fighting the boss. But to me there's sense of sadness on these tracks. I often listen to these when I'm stressed and sometimes I even teared when hearing it. Your commentary only confirms these feeling that I have about these tracks and I really thank you for it.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:) I hate react content personally

[@madeliefynana]

I feel like you can easily get lost while you're in combat, this is also kind of my first time hearing it without actually fighting him and I heard/notice a lot more small things that I never realized because I'm too fucking busy running away and running towards this robot

[@NoodleSoup56]

I normally dont watch this type of content. But the way you explain your thoughts, talk about music and just your whole demeanour is very pleasant. Definitely subscribing

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@AwesomelyRandomful64]

It is truly scary how accurate you are able to pin these characters down just from the music. Bravo sir!

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)))

[@shinahiragi954]

Funfact, from what i know the voice at 9:00 is atually his VA so he's praktically singing his own ost

[@kodummusitdown1695]

yeah his chinese VA is cracked

[@nao-dz1kx]

the cn voice actors of this game are amazing singers i swear

[@LadyMeladee]

Not confirmed yet

[@qwvertys]

@@LadyMeladee childe and signoras final boss battle themes have their singing in it (dont know which va) so i’d expect scaras va to sing in this too

[@LadyMeladee]

@@qwvertys those are professional opera singers. I don't thing Griffin Burns or Yu Dong can sing that well to sing in the theme song

[@kai-gm9re]

in certain moments in scaramouche’s theme, it feels like you’re listening to 2 different songs at the same time. it gives it this sense of indecision, internal split, dual nature, etc. it also makes the moments where there’s one overwhelming melody very impactful. the chorus effect also gives it a bohemian raphsody energy LMAO

[@liandoaethend2403]

Oh naur 💀

[@mini-mei]

Dual nature... so a little bit of like mother like son, too.

[@Rexhunterj]

I think that's a great observation. I always felt that Scaramouche had a duality to him... The human in him desperately calling for help, to have friends, to be loved and appreciated, to be recognised, basic human needs. He rejects them as an artificial life form, instead focusing on his 'purpose' which exacerbates the problem further! Really great character design, hope we get some nice story for him as a playable character later... maybe a reconciliation of sorts with Ei where he decides if she is his mother or creator and how to feel about her.

[@quadcoregt1946]

This song tells such a vivid story it's actually insane, as a former writer I am just fully absorbed by the musical imagery here, lets begin: + Initially you hear the soft humming, fidgety sounds; as if someone is tinkering. This coupled with the stringed bass sets the stage for the birth of some ominous yet unknown entity, who we all know to be Scaramouche. + This part was extremely symbolic. I happened to catch onto it immediately and I kid you not my eyes watered. Again, I have never seen a composition so eloquently tell a life story before. The violins start to pick up now, as well as the throbbing one-step bass. A puppet cast out by his own creator... finally it can achieve not only godhood, but a true form in this world; he has gained heart. + It continues to build this intense overwhelming feeling; one reserved for a true overlord or worshipped being. This can be interpreted in many ways depending on your ear, but for me it shows the grandeur which resides in the fabled heart of Scaramouche. + Then you have the singers continuing to set the stage. Transitioning from a followers tone, to a retainer or close aid inviting the seemingly miasmic power to catalyze. And then a voice which I assume is supposed to be Scara, comes in almost declaring his yearning for this day. A time where he can truly be powerful enough to fully dictate his fate, however you sense a tone of longing, a tone of regret, and mixed feelings; the heart of the heartless, throbbing in pain. This intertwining of vindicative and retributive vocal expressions is just so beautifully done. +It continues in the manner of a procession with similar notions to the last point. However you can feel the emphatic nature permeate through each sound. As a new god is about to rise. +Again I mean this with no exaggeration, when the organ was dropped in, I quite literally started crying I honestly don't even know where to begin because it is extremely symbolic here. The heartbeat has become more realistic, that suspensory feeling was wholly built up, and to drop in the organ like that it shattered me on a cerebral level. The composers of this theme are insidiously eclectic. This is no ordinary god, this is a puppets scorn that has manifested its destiny in reality; a terrifyingly charismatic ruler who spares no moment to glorify and bask in himself, terrorizing anyone who dares to even have the thought of undermining his presence. +Now the tempo has completely changed, it feels like a celebration has started. The singing of Scara is very important. He sounds as if he is recollecting his painful past; reminiscing all the hardships it took to get here. This feeling is then encapsulated with an Inazuman theme being played. I can feel the painful tears falling from his eyes; even in his ascent to godhood, that pain which has consumed his body, continues to throb, reminding him of all the neglect and pain, and futher deepening his resolve of disdain. +After bathing himself in his own nightmares, he is now covered in evil, his tone completely changed, almost as if he has gone mad. It beautifully illustrates how painful circumstances, especially when faced repetitively, can truly destroy a persons soul and spirit, and this is made very apparent with this dark ominous voice. + And this was the segment where I started crying from both my eyes. Again this suspensory melody was used, and it immediately transitioned into an Inazuman theme again. The symbolism here is amazing but also very painful and fraught with dark, depressing emotions. Even as a god he asks himself... wondering if he is worth it, if he is capable, if it really matters in the end. Why even bother go to such great lengths to fill an abyssal void (pun intended) where darkness is the sole occupant. As far as he is concerned, even if the entirety of Teyvat beckoned his call, he is nothing more than a discarded puppet; a plaything for those he comes across to use and manipulate. To say Scaramouche is hurting is a gross understatement. This is an amazing piece of work and it is a treasure that we have it so easily available.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Loved reading this

[@catbxysawyer_]

holy shit this is such a good analysis of his theme song. scaramouche has some of the best Genshin lore in my opinion. and I absolutely love how they actually fully incorporate his lore into his boss theme. I've listened to people analyze his lore and it makes me cry everytime because in reality scaramouche is just a puppet looking for a heart, and a purpose in life. he's completely broken because of his past. I actually have a theory that if hoyo didn't kill Niwa off, Scaramouche would still be making swords the way Niwa taught him. He'd still be associated with the Kadehara clan, and maybe, just maybe, he and Kazuha could have been friends.

[@weertangel7231]

I love it when a battle theme makes me get a mad grin on my face when fighting a boss, it adds so much to it and i love it! It still amazes me how they can make such great music for both Honkai and Genshin while keeping it unique for both games, so good!

[@s.i9050]

A mix of Tatarasuna, Snezhnayan choirs, techno and EDM to represent Electro in his theme. Truly impressive.

[@keita584]

2:13."Ominous Fandago" This part is from Scaramouche's original theme from when he is revealed to be a Fatui Harbinger.It's cool to see that in the boss song too

[@darkknight5600]

Well you know how popular Raiden Shogun and Fatui theme is, and Yu Peng Chen got the chance to combine those two and what happens? An absolute MASTERPIECE….

[@TohmaYuu]

When I heard this complete final version for the first time I almost cried. The genius hoyoverse did to represent scaramouche with his theme. So much anger yet so full of sadness and longing. They did so well showing his artificial/inorganic godhood and also managed to show his background and innermost thoughts. Music is a gift man. It's amazing.

[@aleahzubrod2943]

I just found out that Yu-Peng Chen, the composer of all the genshin impact music (and my favorite composer ever) is also the lead voice in Scaramouche’s boss theme. Apparently he also sang in Stormterror’s boss theme. The man is incredible.

[@elnopo4242]

He's indeed incredible but he didn't compose all the genshin impact music. He did 99.9% of the music before 2.1 but then it was 70% to 50% until 3.6 then he prepared his departure by delegating most of his work to great composer such as Arcangelo Chen, Dimeng Yuan, Ziyu Che, Yuxi Wang, Peijia You, Qian Ding, Xin Zhao and many others

[@sparkcircuit7029]

One thing I *LOVE* about the Phase 2 theme is how much the Fatui leitmotif gets subverted for Scaramouche's own leitmotif - except for 10:42. Either it's a reminder to the Traveler that you're fighting a Fatui Harbinger, or Scaramouche is falling back into his old Balladeer persona because it's the only thing he really knows _works_ . I caught onto it when listening to the theme for the first time and it *really* stuck out to me. What a fantastic track!

[@aniblues1424]

Can't believe we got to a point in which Marco reacts to a genshin song of a part I have yet to play hahaha loved it! Had a nice day by the way :)

[@m4nnimarco]

когда я впервые услышала все фазы, у меня мурашки по всему телу пошли. это замечательная композиция, созданная гением, не иначе. когда голос Скарамуччи становится более демоническим в середине второй фазы, это буквально показывает, как его разум извращается. невероятно. спасибо за видео, вас очень интересно слушать

[@iichan9865]

My soul is literally levitating out of my body whenever I hear Scaramouche's battle OST, especially his tenor part.

[@1ce_hunter177]

This man vibes so fricking hard it’s literally impossible not to vibe along with him and I love it

[@gentlemanbasterd6272]

You know Marco really likes it when he gets almost angry at how good it is at the end of the video lol

[@MarcoMeatball]

That made me laugh 😂

[@Maciappula]

One of the best songs in the game alongside Azdaha's battle theme.

[@rinrina.321]

its also the same level boss fight with similar story that both of them hate their respective archons xD scaramouche will have special lines if you bring raiden into the fight

[@cryog3nic_759]

Was waiting for this one. Scara's theme blew me away even harder than Azhdaha's. How one composer can come up with a mix of electronic, organ, choir and shakuhachi in the same song is beyond me, but it's nothing short of jaw-dropping.

[@customarylover3857]

Before this, I was super salty that Signora got executed whereas Scaramouche was given a redemption arc. However, now I'm starting to see why he got one when Signora didn't. The Fair Lady was unrepentant through and through and completely bitter towards the heavens just because of one death. Scaramouche, however, was broken on the inside and part of him even wanted redemption, lamenting the fact that he ended up on this path.

[@n00d13sandr1c3]

True. It wasn't even one particular incident that sent him spiraling downwards. Life just kept on throwing shit at him at every possible opportunity.

[@SqweakySqwizard]

Everytime I hear this music I literally cannot believe the ammount of effort and detail that went into making it, and I feel it tug at my emotions every time. The rage and sadness in it, there's so much depth. This was really written to make the person listening *feel*

[@samikay626]

I remember first hearing this in battle, I stopped moving and yelled “MARCO IS GONNA LOVE THIS” and I am not disappointed. And my day is going better after this upload :)

[@GGABueno]

At first I thought the Tenor was Traveler confronting Scaramouche but I think you're right about it being Scaramouche inside the machine. At 10:10 you can even see him talking to the monster inside him and then they become one voice as the Fatui theme sneaks in.

[@favour1328]

Потрясающая композиция. Её героя постоянно бросает между темой Фатуи, темой Иназумы, и его собственной темой. Музыка будто отображает его историю, его жизненный путь, метания в поисках собственного "я".

[@clover4957]

да😭😭 Мне кажется что это каша из разных мотивов отображает нам его запутанность и одержимость сердцем бога и то, как фатуи им манипулируют, бедный мальчик

[@reolsimple7036]

@@clover4957 не надо тут этого. Этот карлик дважды хотел убить главного героя и дважды ему помешали. Какой бы сложный путь ни был, нужно оставаться человеком. И у него это не получилось. Можно ли его понять¿ Да, но точно не простить все злодеяния.

[@ЕленаХаустова-ц1р]

@@reolsimple7036 нужно оставаться человеком....простите, но мне смешно, он ведь им и не является

[@zhuchkova_bazi]

@@reolsimple7036 так он не человек, лол??? У него буквально по Лору не было сердца, которое он так хотел, чтобы быть более человекоподобным. Его перехватили фатуяки и всучили сердце, которое было наполнено болью и гневом. Куникудзуси решил, что лучше уж так, чем никак и втянулся. Терять ему после всех "предательств" было нечего. Оправдывает ли это его многочисленные преступления? Нет, как и в случае с другими предвестниками(которые кстати тоже на жизнь гг покушаются постоянно, но про чайлда все благополучно забыли почему-то в этом контексте). Но не стоит забывать, что при других данных эта кукла играла бы в другие игры. Нахида его простила и переделала на новый лад именно по этой причине, имхо🤷

[@fleur_mabre]

@@reolsimple7036 сразу по комментарию видно, насколько вы, как игрок, не воспринимаете символизм, заложенный в мифологическом прототипе, пути персонажа, в музыке, в визуализации, в цветовых решениях и т.д. и насколько ограниченно смотрите через призму современной морали исключительно "хорошего" человека. Я лично к Скарамучче нейтрально отношусь, но весь лор, который я увидела, проанализировала и просто почувствовала, невероятно пронзительный и глубокий, он буквально отсылает к одному из древнейших японских мифов про Аматерасу, в его персонаже заложены постоянные человеческие противоречия, хоть он и кукла по факту, постоянный диссонанс, как физический, так и когнитивный, как он, преданный всем миром, отвергнутый и одинокий, пытается заслужить место под солнцем, заслужить право быть признанным и любимым. Скарамучча один из наиболее глубоких персонажей, если так посмотреть, и восприятие его, как злобного карлика, которого не долюбила мамуля, поэтому он в эмофазе решил всех убить, исключительно узколобая и, простите, тупая. К сожалению, так думаете не только вы, но и большая часть фэндома, которая низвела Скарамуччу и Алатуса до дед инсайдиков 😑 антагонизм в определенный сюжетной ветке не должен мешать глубине проработки персонажа, ведь именно такие наиболее ценны, показывают, что человек заслуживает второго шанса, а если и нет, то это подразумевается для других, что персонаж не картонный добрячок. У всех есть свои мотивы, свой жизненный опыт, система мировоззрения и ценностей, которые выгодно отличают персонажей друг от друга. Странно в принципе в Геншине искать исключительно "черных" и "белых" героев, когда большинство серые, уж особенно Предвестники

[@HikariAhri]

One thing you said that I think describes Scaramouche perfectly is when you mentioned the "mask". Yes, he's behind the mask of the mechanical robot the entire time we fight his boss, but the song feels metaphorical. Scaramouche is a very tragic and damaged character and while his outer appearance and outward energy is hostile and filled with rage (he literally has a line that says "my fury will never be quelled"), inside he's honestly just a boy who was never shown true love or compassion without betrayal or abandonment waiting on the other side of it. He didn't get what he deserved back then so now he takes it by force. All of that agony is hidden behind his cruel mask and I think that's so wonderfully portrayed in his theme music! You nailed it! It's like we're hearing his story progression of his younger self that endured so much pain and agony morphing into the monstrous terror we face now. Especially as the singing goes from a more suffering breathy sound to louder more frustration building and boiling over as we get to the instrumental chorus and his distorted voice speaks over it. Ugh I get chills every time!

[@usagii-dango]

The transition between each type of vocal piece matters. You nailed it and I love how much you get him. The song is him embodied wonderfully!

[@bluekeahi3240]

I love how you explain this. For plebs like me this makes me understand and appreciate the depth of the song and the effort behind this even more.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Grateful to you

[@annetylonen]

Marco: “I’m going to pause this video a lot, if I’m not carried away by the music” Also Marco: gets completely carried away by it I experienced all the same listening to it the first time! I just love how Hoyomix manage to use one sample of the Fatui theme and put it into different harbingers’ themes, making it sound completely different and unique yet having the one common hint behind them. Just masterpieces!

[@Geodia56]

Hi Marco! I have to say your reaction face at 2:29 is priceless lol. In my opinion, when hoyo mix includes a choir or opera music in their songs, it’s an automatic banger!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Oh yaaaaa

[@mochiiten4046]

What a reaction Marco! What an amazing reaction! Your analysis just revealed so many parallels with the lore and everything! Also the way you ended the video, I yelled to stop because seriously I wanted to hear so much about all your analyses and theories! Thank you so much for everything!

[@MarcoMeatball]

🥰

[@scaramoon6]

Seeing your reaction almost makes me wanted to cry omg. So much players (who have seen his story) can't even understand him and call him a dramaqueen, and you who don't play the game can understand and feel his hurts. Its so reconforting im ngl thank you for this. Also when talking about him we always talk about feelings and what is crazy is that this little guy felt all these feelings without a heart cause he is just like an empty doll

[@shrimpyshrimp2243]

10:36 the Tiny pause before everything drops is SO good my brain nearly exploded oh my GOD?? also ur reaction to the lack of resolution at the end of the song is hilarious lol

[@justsomeguy727]

My day is well Marco thanks for asking. Always gets slightly better when I get to hear your musical insights on video game music too. Imagine skipping Marco's intros though? Couldn't be me. Edit: gotta love how this track has motifs of the Fatui AND Raiden in it to represent his connections to both while still having plenty going on to make it sound like its own thing.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Absolutely!

[@josuepenenica]

That is what I liked the most. That it connects with his Inazuman origin which is a part of his story

[@aurorasurrealis1032]

Nothing can explain how happy your reactions over genshin battle themes make me. Also your breakdowns are always amazing and I end up learning something new I didn't know before everytime I watch one of these.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:))))) thank you

[@Anknara]

My day is going great, I just got home from work and I'm starting the archon quest. Your video is the first I'm hearing of Scaramouche's theme. One adorable thing is that your enthusiasm about the Fatui (probably due to them being based on commedia dell'arte, as you've explained before) is absolutely palpable in this video. And contagious!

[@MarcoMeatball]

:))))

[@thedom2753]

I just keep coming back to this song, even among the absolute masterpieces Hoyomix has made this one pulls me in very hard. It's not the most emotional song they've made but damned if it isn't the one that goes the absolute hardest. The Inazuman flute playing a wistful tune while raw EDM is going in the background at 11:07 is just unbelievably good. I'm shocked all the varied elements in this song somehow work together and don't feel out of place. Unreal

[@Grafii2198]

What I love about that theme is that it is using at least 4 different themes! You can hear of course Fatui theme but also there is Sumeru battle theme, as well as Inazuma theme and not only that at 5:33 this is literally same intro as in Raiden Shogun's transformation phase and few other instances too! I can't comprehend how they managed to combine it all, not only that but at 8:47 and 11:07 they switched instruments to that from Inazuma that are too associated with Shogun. I literally don't know what to say, it is just too good!

[@giyutomioka2768]

The drop at 11:00 and the singing part after it are truly one of the best in genshin. Though I dunno where everyone got the CN Scaramouche VA thing from, but I think it's just a rumour and nothing official. Edit: Wait... How did I only today discover that you do voice acting? It's like I ignore everything I hear in the into but this time it landed in my ears for some reason.

[@rog4464]

That sounds exactly like him and he also voices the Traveler.

[@zephskiee5395]

It's a rumor because CN Scaramouche VA actually sings and this theme has the tenor sound exactly like him

[@Dethrox]

3:38 i love this part.. only fought him twice.. but when this start im literally like phased out and forgeting what to do :DD

[@Xen_does_genshin]

At this part it sounds like scara singing and I do the same trying to sing along and fail miserably-

[@Umarweeb]

Funfact: Scaramouche lorewise is also inspired by bohemian rhapsody, not to mention how they dripmarketed him on 31st oct 2022 and teased his 1st art on 31st oct 2020(the day of behemian rhapsody release).

[@ВладиславФесенко-к1м]

So the memes about the Scaramouche who will do the fandango are all true lmao

[@R.Sinnia]

@@ВладиславФесенко-к1м one of his theme is literally called "Ominous Fandango" lmao

[@Alpha_GigaChad69]

I teared up when i first heard this while playing the game i literally paused the game just to keep listening to such a masterpiece! And I like how you understood exactly how scaramouche felt his whole life just by listening to this! that shows how much music can explain a lot of feelings much better than anything else

[@Gnurklesquimp]

The buildup at 8:22 gets me so hyped, the production on the vocals is also crazy. From Genshin, this track is probably most unlike anything else I've ever heard thx to sections like these, the chord progression at 2:40 and the way it comes out of that already colorful alternating chord cycle from 2:12 is just crazy, that third chord being dominant really caught me off guard.

[@17xalbicocca60]

This is another proof that Yu-Peng Chen is a genius. I really love how they added Raiden's theme in this ost. I personally think scaramouche couldn't cut ties with Inazuma or Ei herself and it's brilliant! love your reaction/commentary as always. my day was good! Hope you have nice day as well!

[@buumiiiiiii]

YESSS I've been waiting for your reaction since I first heard this For me the scaramouche theme really represents the character very well in those moments, especially the second phase gives me the feeling of a sad ballad but at the same time full of anger or resentment I could definitely put this theme in my top 5

[@Jaynat_SF]

The thing you refered to as "The Fatui theme" at 1:55, which I'm assuming refers to the section around 1:26 in your video, isn't actually the Fatui's but rather Scaramouche's own leitmotif (as can be heared at the start of the 2nd phase, around 8:05 in your video, as well as in the track "Ominous Fandango"). The Fatui's Leitmotif is only heard once during the transformation phase, around 6:28, as well as once in the 2nd phase, around 10:36 in your video.

[@potato1674]

This becomes even more amazing given the fact that the Tenor is Yu-Peng cheng himself, it makes this piece so much more impactful to me

[@XOmega9287]

His last boss theme too, sadly he left

[@Nekiplex]

I've watched your reaction to this so many times. Every time I always think its SOOO cool how the Signora leitmotif and the Inazuma Tatarasuna motif snuck their way in. The Signora theme literally becomes part of the main melody of the song like WHAAT???! It blows me away

[@menlo7256]

Yu Peng Chen is giving me this Hans Zimmer vibes with this battle theme. he deserves an award!