Ori and the Blind Forest (Additional Soundtrack)

[@Howlrunner82]

The game would not be the same without this wonderful music

[@tocadegato21]

Gareth Coker really did his best on this soundtrack

[@davidestrambino]

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[@ОлесяКовалева-ъ7л]

Aha

[@varunaX]

15:41 is one of the most powerful pieces i've ever heard in my life. no exaggeration.

[@sarahbuela3337]

I KNOW RIGHT!! It is my favorite piece!!

[@seenverge7151]

agreed. Play it at 1.25 speed

[@gerardodiaz7094]

Light of Nibel is the original, largest (and best) version of this track. Just saying

[@queencreektnt6031]

What about A Closer Understanding of the Past? That, in my opinion, is greater than that.

[@sennahoj9332]

varunaX I came late but im so glad i discovered it. I knew this track was going to be good when i saw the name so i got my headphones and put the music on high volume. When the first drop hit i felt like i was on a rollercoaster at full speed. Truly incredible.

[@AliAsif303]

11:42, I have been touched by beauty and harmony. It's the kind of music that plays when you're surrounded by all of your friends and loved ones after a horrible event has come to pass.

[@frankiep2866]

I'm a grown ass man and can't help but feel deeply when I hear this music. Damn these onions! Will be looking for an iTunes release. Also, maybe it's just me but I was really hoping to hear more of Aeralie's voice. Your music is mind blowing stand alone, but there's something about her voice that takes it to another level entirely. I'm a huge fan of both of your works so I really hope to see more of the two of you. Good stuff, man. Bravo. Gotta find a way to dump these onions someplace now.......

[@AeralieBrighton]

+Frankie P Hi Frankie P :) Thanks so much for your support :) It's so wonderful to know that our gifts resonate with you so deeply! If you listen to the whole DE soundtrack, you'll notice I'm actually featured throughout most of the previously unreleased content. The DE add ons are special because they place an emphasis on Naru's story, not Ori's. Be sure to listen to all of the content, it's all beautiful and pure in its own right, I'm confident you won't be disappointed!

[@AeralieBrighton]

+Frankie P Hahaha the future is filled with unlimited possibilities :)

[@protosopic6398]

@@AeralieBrighton Hey, I'm from the future, February 12th 2020 to be exact, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a world wide best seller.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@AeralieBrighton]

I'm here for the millionth time listening. I know I can always rely on your music to take me on a magical journey away from reality.

[@LTA1023]

Both you and Mr Coker have my massive respect for creating this marvellous soundtrack. It feels very relaxed listening to it after a hard day at work.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@GameTerminal]

your music is just incredible. love everything about ori.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@SamYungOfficial]

Forever inspired by your beautiful work Gareth!

[@talongaming8905]

I agree with this guy. Thank you, Mr. Coker, for writing this glorious soundtrack. If I've learned one thing today, it's that I can't do my physics homework while listening to this soundtrack.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@machabeleloka318]

1. Main Theme - Definitive Edition 00:00 2. Naru's Origins I - Her Home 01:59 3. Through the Darkness 02:32 4. Naru's Origins II - A Friendship Formed 05:41 5. Dash Through Their Home 06:44 6. Naru's Origins III - A Broken Bond 10:15 7. A Closer Understanding of the Past 11:43 8. Trailer - Definitive Edition (feat. Aeralie Brighton) 15:41 9. Trailer - E3 2014 Announcement (feat. Aeralie Brighton) 17:23 10. Trailer - Launch Trailer (feat. Aeralie Brighton) 19:13 11. Swallows Nest 20:45 12. Climbing Further Up the Ginso Tree 22:29 13. Confronting the Ram 26:25 14. The Mists Cleared 27:14 15. Hiding from Kuro 29:39 16. Arrival at the Stone 32:05 17. Travelling Through Horu Fields 33:25 18. Mount Horu Puzzle Rooms - Suite I 36:33 19. Mount Horu Puzzle Rooms - Suite II 41:39 20. Returning to the Spirit Tree (feat. Aeralie Brighton) 45:48 21. Launch Trailer (unused) - 60 seconds (feat. Aeralie Brighton) 47:53 22. Title Screen (unused) 48:57 23. Opening Scenes (unused) 49:49 24. Forward Momentum (unused) 51:32 25. Facing the Dark (alternate) 53:03 26. Fleeing Kuro (alternate) 54:23 27. Title Screen (prototype) 56:27 28. The Garden (prototype) 57:40 29. Rolling Through the Forest (prototype) 01:00:14

[@davidestrambino]

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[@sennahoj9332]

I came late but im so glad i discovered the track at 15:42. I knew this track was going to be good when i saw the name so i got my headphones and put the music on high volume. When the first drop hit i felt like i was on a rollercoaster at full speed. Truly incredible.

[@MaxPingSkycaptain]

Some of the best music I have ever heard. If video games were appreciated like movies, this would be known as one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

[@bluecarrotrm]

It is absolutely shaming that this score hasn't been showered with accolades. This is easily one of the best scores for a video game in the last decade and is a contender for my favorite score of all time in any medium. Evocative, enchanting, immersive, fantastic in the literal sense. There only a few themes but they are bent to convey a range of emotion that would make Will Smith give up acting. The use of the full orchestra, not just the strings and brass, exhibits an excellent understanding of the particular voice for each instrument. I am in love with the oboe in this. Over all, the music is haunting. That is, it possesses you and refuses to leave even after the sound has stopped. I know that my thoughts are only a tiny drop in a river of praise for this work but I couldn't not express my gratitude for this incredible work. I look forward to what you bring to Whisps, sir.

[@bluecarrotrm]

Mmm! That bass clarinet buried under soft quivering strings and piano at 35 minutes makes me think of cheating on the oboe.

[@queencreektnt6031]

you spelled "wisps" wrong.

[@zmarilu5016]

You have become one of my favorite composers! Your music is truly beautiful

[@Lycanthromancer1]

There is not a single note of this entire 64.3 minutes that is anything short of perfection.

[@POVTwins]

This is one of those memorable games next to Zelda, Pokémon, Halo 1-3, and Spyro! I will remember this game just as much as the ones I just mentioned! Thanks Gareth and to all who made this game possible! The story, music, art design and gameplay come together as an absolute gorgeous masterpiece!

[@89odev]

Rolling Through the Forest is the most underappreciated track here, it's so calm and just perfect, it feels like nothing could ever go wrong and you could just live your whole life walking around in a forest, listening to the silence, hugging the trees

[@boutran]

That "Dash Through Their Home" is now stucking in my head! Can't stop listenning to it... and 5/4 time too, perfect. PERFECT. Just want to let you know that your music is super awesome and epic! 🥰🥰 Thank you very much.

[@Deucejr716]

I haven't loved an ost so much since halo 3, but never have I been in love with a COMPLETE ost - every single song is life! You are incredible and I thank you so much for this. You have a talent of not only creating beautiful melodies , but music that fits the the atmosphere and themes of the game and invokes the most perfect feelings that fit the Ori's journey I hope people recognize this soon. I hope you start making music for my favorite games the assassins creed franchise lol they've been going down hill since Jesper kyde left

[@Symmetrichnaya]

thats awesome man! Those are my exact thoughts! I adore all of Bungie's Halo soundtracks, but Ori is amazing, so much so that i'd say exactly what you said; there hasn't been a soundtrack I've liked so much since Halo Reach.

[@lordmasterization]

RIP Halo. 343 are worse than the flood!

[@davidestrambino]

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[@jetfire7955]

and look who is now making music for Halo

[@KiltedSatyr]

In my opinion one of the most, if not the most, beautifully composed soundtracks. It instills a sense of wonderment and adventure...combine that with Moon Studio's amazing visuals and gameplay you get an utter masterpiece

[@SpartanWolf222]

Man, although I'll always be a brass player, I'm totally jealous of many of these soundtracks with woodwinds and strings. I would love to play some of these sounds on a euphonium.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@gianperez2103]

When I reached 6:44 in game, I had to stop because I couldn't believe I was playing a game with music that beautiful. I mean, 8:54 is just so fucking magical.

[@nicholasgreen4921]

Sorry if comment is dated but I 100% agree

[@shadowofcat]

@@nicholasgreen4921 same for me

[@brandonskelton]

This has to be one of my favourite soundtracks of all time. Its just so beautiful, and really enhances the story so much. I just found this, I'm so glad to have more Ori music to listen to! You're amazing Gareth! Thank you for your music!

[@randomeda]

from 41:38 puzzle room is my personal favorite

[@SpartanWolf222]

I gotta say besides the new mechanics, area and other polishes for the Definitive Edition, knowing that there was going to be more music added to the game made me excited to upgrade immediately.

[@davidestrambino]

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[@TheDaNuker]

Thank you for uploading this and extra props for pricing it as pay what you want. Was more than willing to pay the price of the original soundtrack again. Kudos to all of you.

[@michaelhartinger9130]

Gareth you are extremely talented. I desperately hope you have further opportunities to work on more projects, Ori related or otherwise! You rock!

[@Prinz_Kasper]

Thanks so much for uploading this!

[@SpikeyTombRaider]

Ori is the only game ever to give so much feel through it's music! The music that played during the escapade from Ginso Tree was just so intense along with the gameplay that it triggered so many feels. Cannot wait to hear & play the new parts of the DE! :)

[@oxycorp3261]

I know I'm quite a few years late, but I would really like to show my appreciation to the music of this game. I taught myself about half of the entire soundtrack on piano, and I'm still trying to learn more. I think this is the best soundtrack for a game that there has ever been, and there's been a lot. You set off my brink to make music myself now, and I'm happier than ever that you're one of my inspirations. Thanks, Gareth.

[@Rosie-r9r]

This game has always been such a comfort to me, and when i'm struggling It really helps calm me down. The beautiful visuals and music are so incredible and never fail to amaze me. Although I'm not the most mentally stable person out there, this game makes me feel complete. Thank you so much to everyone who made this game

[@Lugnet97]

18:15 I'd love to hear a full version of that part

[@_suchii]

This soundtrack gives me legitimate joy when I hear it; there are so many memories connected to it

[@ForestSpirit22]

Oh wow, this selection is great. :) I love that you released many of the "unused / cut" as well as "unreleased" tracks, provides an interesting look behind the scenes. However, I'll avoid the DE-tracks up until I've actually played it on PC, don't want to get myself spoiled. ^^ Oh, and huge thanks for the free upload / release here on KZbin and Bandcamp. *thumbs up*

[@masterhyperg]

I believe this is the first time I ever spent money on music and you deserve it every bit. Your work is absolutely stunning!

[@BricksOfAwesome]

Ironic considering this is free.

[@evelinemtj]

49:48 is worth to hear. Actually it's kinda cool if this include in the game

[@mufaya]

"60 Second Trailer feat. Aeralie Brighton (unused)" best imo

[@zachbrewer1373]

(picture to the right) ORI, RUN NOW!!

[@StarRider587]

Now that I played the DE, I can finally enjoy the DE section of this OST. I have to say, Gareth, you've truly outdone yourself with the newly added soundtrack. I absolutely LOVE the music for the Naru storyline and the new areas. "A Closer Understanding of the Past" is right now in my top favorites for the Ori OST. It's just so gorgeous and the way you mixed Ori's theme with Naru's at 14:26 is just... wow. The title really suits it considering it really does have a sense of understanding and discovery. You did fantastic with the new music and I really look forward to seeing more of what you have to offer with upcoming Moon Studios games and other works you take part in.

[@artu.rincon]

OMG Gareth thank you so much for the whole Ori and the blind forest soundtrack this is so great! I already bought both versions of the game and I'm really looking forward to revisit this beautiful world you helped to create with your awesome music

[@jadensawyer6376]

I listen to this every night when I sleep. It's so relaxing and peaceful. Although, there is one eerie part in the music. Thankfully, I am normally fast asleep by then

[@zerozone910]

Recently I bought this game and was amazed by your work. Please keep on doing what you were doing, I will look up to your next work. Thank you, good job!

[@Sebastian-ep6nw]

The most Harmonious music to a video game out there. - Touching Music ✔ - Amazing Story ✔ - Spectacular Visuals ✔ Overall one of my favorites, Can't wait for Ori and the Will of the wisps!

[@davidestrambino]

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[@clickingsensorthing]

Ori is a modern masterpiece. Thank you for sharing these versions!

[@ShirobonHat]

The original soundtrack was absolutely incredible, and now we get more. *-* Thank you so so so much for making this brilliant and amazing music Gareth!

[@psychictrainerbede2668]

You are so good! Right up there with John Williams. Keep making beautiful music please!

[@Arktoss19]

Finally able to listen "Returning to the Spirit Tree" soundtrack. This one touched me so hard, emotional as hell

[@ericdaly9067]

Thank you for making these amazing sound tracks. The first main theme hit my emotional. I love it so much. Such as beautiful song ever. Respect for all your hard work.

[@YouCanCallMeGinger]

Hi Gareth! I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful music you made for (in my opinion) one of the most epic games I've ever played: Ori and the Blind Forest. I bought the album on Itunes and every single song reminds me of when I was playing the game, where I was and of how I felt at that time. Kuro's story always hits me right in the feels hehe So thank you for that and I'll keep a close eye on whatever you may create next :)

[@gonaye1]

so good... standouts for me are | Title Screen [prototype] * The Mists Cleared * A Closer Understanding of the Past (12:40 - 15.04 such a gorgeous and cathartic theme, love how Ori's theme is incorporated using violin 13:45) * Through the Darkness * Main Theme - Definitive Edition (which segues into 'Swallow's Nest' really nicely) * Title Screen [unused] * Hiding from Kuro (awesomely eerie) * Arrival at the Sunstone (32:23 GORGEOUS and heartrending!!!) * and Rolling Through the Forest.... Not that any of the others are lacking of course, lol my absolute favorites on the original soundtrack are | Up the Spirit Cavern * The Ancestral Trees (use as an alarm on my phone... means it's time to write a new short story) * Climbing the Ginso Tree (the percussion just builds and builds and builds, getting richer and more dramatic as the track progresses) * Home of the Gumon (0.40s - 1.39s = an indescribably beautiful lament... a song for those we love but who through tragedy we may have lost) * and Riding the Wind (had this on replay for 6hrs straight one fine rainy day) * lol okay stopping now .... I use Ori's tracks as alarms on my phone so I can hear beautiful music throughout my day... just want to say thanks for loving music so much and putting that love into your craft, and for doing that so completely and so eloquently

[@POVTwins]

This is one of the most incredible soundtracks I have ever heard and experienced while playing Ori aside of the Halo 1-3 soundtrack.

[@TheDieguzzo]

Great soundtrack by a great musician. Thanks Gareth, i listen all the tracks everyday.

[@Geristudios]

Beautiful soundtrack i didnt expect anything else :). I am glad that Ori is back. It was long year ...so welcome back :)

[@gemistasss]

thanks! this upload will buy the sequel. much appreciated

[@Nexiebean]

Finally my hunger for more Ori and the blind forest music has been quenched! Gareth. I love you.

[@StarRider587]

+David W Quenched* not clenched.

[@Nexiebean]

+StarRider88 Corrected, thank you haha

[@xXwapa98xDXx]

Very few people talk about them, so I'll do it too. The puzzle rooms are my favorite! It's sad that they are so short ingame! They always stood out to me while listening to the whole soundtrack ❤

[@christinap802]

Never played the game, but I listen to this music so often that I'm sure when I eventually play it, I will love it that much more :)

[@AdabatOfficial]

when you do play the game and its sequel.. please cherish it, those moments are some of the best

[@christinap802]

@@AdabatOfficial I have since played most of the first one and I love it 😊. The music, art, and atmosphere are just gorgeous!

[@AdabatOfficial]

@@christinap802 i am so happy to hear that.. after you completely finish this game and feel satisfied with it, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE SECOND ONE- it is somehow BETTER and it makes me cry

[@AshlynnAspires]

I have found one of my favourite composers! Thank you so much for creating this beautiful inspirational music. It really makes me tear up. :') Love you.

[@vincenium]

Thanks for sharing this on KZbin. FYI; I was already interested in the game, but when I heard the music I bought the game straight away. Its just wonderful and such a big part of the game. Cheers

[@TilSkywalker]

"Dash through their homes" fitted the area in the game soo neatly! And those vioiins... beautiful arangement!

[@sunflight4521]

It's actually my favorite song in the DE, it's so good! I loved listening to it when I was playing in those areas, it fits perfectly. :)

[@Tyxaar]

Yeah :) I love how it's theme isn't found anywhere else in the soundtrack, it's beautiful.

[@NConnellyMusic]

One of the most inspired and emotional works I have ever heard. Simply excellent.

[@someone1932]

Homework's first task = Find this OST before starting it. Well done sir!

[@queencreektnt6031]

Yes.

[@duracotton]

"Trailer - E3 2014 Announcement" OHHHH YES, THANKS FOR THIS!! I've been looking for this since the first trailer came out!

[@xtheamazingax]

I love Dash Through Their Home. That's a fantastic track. I recently went through these new areas and acquired the new abilities. Now this amazing game is even better than before! :D Thanks

[@apotheotic]

Absolutely gorgeous, thank you so much Gareth.

[@cynthialoyerpaquette371]

I was waiting the game more for the soundtrack than the game! Great work, really! I hope you will have other projet, I really love your style.

[@sylvainbouvier137]

rolling through the forest (prototype) is one of my most listened song since I had all ost of Ori

[@Allerz13]

All of this is beautiful-- I'm definitely getting DE when it comes out on PC. I want to listen to all of this on repeat forever

[@stormdrain23]

I love to use this music as I write in concert with the rest of the soundtrack. It’s such a beautiful score and game, and I can’t wait for Will of the Wisps to come out! It’s completely unacceptable to me that you don’t have at least 1000 times as many subscribers!

[@triturn8676]

Just love a closer understanding of the past

[@JamesJones-fz8tk]

Just have to patiently wait for PC definitive edition to release....Then the time listening to this will be worth it....Nah regardless these unused pieces are great! love the unused/prototype variations of the title screen, glad you released this for the audiences pleasure. Seriously great job Gareth you have outdone yourself!

[@ryanbuckmaster1170]

I'm officially buying everything that either you or moon studios makes. I stayed up all night listening to this and I regret nothing! I wish I could drop a small loan of one million dollars into that name-your-price in bandcamp.

[@tuantranngoc4447]

6:46 Nice >:D

[@kobymusic108]

The music from this game is really influence mine recently. Thank you so much for this soundtrack!!

[@BricksOfAwesome]

It took me this long to realise Dash through their Home is written in 5:4, nice.

[@Jredizzle1]

My favorite track has to be inspiriting man. Just blows my mind away. Well done with your music choice for the game

[@shikanatsu2293]

Einer der schönsten Soundtracks, den man sich zum aufnehmen wünschen kann :)

[@louisauffret]

8:54 this part is the best to me

[@crownclowncreations]

One of the best game soundtracks I've heard! Absolutely beautiful! Really lets you get immersed into the world of Ori - goosebumps and heart-throb inducing

[@Catzillaism]

How is it possible to make this kind of music without being an elf? I mean, come on! It's so pure and beautiful

[@MNKW123]

Beyond beautiful!

[@deianirrah7598]

I am still hoping to visit a Live concert of the Ori soundtrack sometime - perhaps Video Games Live will cover it some day. In any case: thank You so much for one of the best game soundtracks in ages, it made Ori a complete experience for me and I will keap treasuring both the game and the music.

[@DraconSpiriter]

I love the first music was so majestic.... And this is what I found in my life... Sacrifice and love...

[@shao-yuwang1440]

Thank you so much for the amazing music, big fan here!

[@marcmjm]

Thanks for the incredible score, Gareth.

[@boburrides]

I'm listening to Rolling through the forest (ptototype) in hi-res on an audiophile setup and im literally crying. absolutely at loss of words

[@Waxer3929]

I can think of one song that still wasn't released. It's a segment from Sunken Glades that plays following the usual theme from that area. It's a very subtle and quiet segment, used more as a transition, but I feel it enhances the feeling of the first area in profound ways with feelings of hopelessness and mystery. It's that segment of music that really enhances the theme and brought me into enjoying this game immensely.

[@garethcokermusic]

+Waxer3929 - can you take a screenshot of the area that it plays in?

[@Waxer3929]

+Gareth Coker It would be my pleasure. The theme plays in both the Sacred Groves and Sunken Glades, but it's Sunken Glades where it's first heard. I took a screenshot and uploaded it to my photobucket. I also made a video explaining this unused segment on my channel. i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/E-Wax/Ori%20and%20the%20Blind%20Forest%20-%20Sunken%20Glades_zpsjklk3j55.jpg

[@SonoraGamers]

Great!! Thanks for sharing Gareth Coker

[@Runenmeister34]

Thank you for this wonderfull, beautifull and amazing soundtrack. I love it so much and it tuches my heart very closely. Together with the game "Ori and the Blind Forest" it is one of the best things i have ever seen and heared from computergames.

[@ghadi4222]

you know, one day i wasn't even playing the game, just sorta listening to music while surfing the web, and i swear "a closer understanding of the past" made me inexplicably cry.

[@Zomious]

Amazing work man. Hope to see more from you in the future.

[@Bibi300]

A Masterpiece. A Fu**ing Masterpiece. So beautiful, powerful. Thank you so much for this, you're awesome !

[@queencreektnt6031]

tHaT's A bAd WoRd Im TeLlInG.

[@StarRider587]

Ori has some of the best music I've ever heard in video games. It just all sound so beautiful and no piece feels out of place at all. I haven't listened to any of the new music aside from the new title screen, which sounds amazing. However, I did listen to the unused and cut pieces and those are wonderful, too. Here's a quick question: If Moon Studios creates a sequel to Ori, or a game that is set in the Ori universe, would you go back to creating OST for it?

[@IsaGoodFriend]

+StarRider88 From what I've heard, Gareth is now the in-house composer.

[@StarRider587]

Ooohh right. I think I remember seeing that from Moon's twitter page. Well then.

[@melissaardon2294]

I also enjoy the OST for Ori as well

[@davidestrambino]

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[@_Executer]

Well epicness, he did indeed come back to grant us wonderful sounds again

[@onemanorchestra7492]

You're amongst my favorite composers and orchestrators :D I really love your work, I wish I could become as good XD but I'm just an amateur :/

[@seasonsgray-162]

Thanks for the upload!

[@TheWod308]

14:25 EPIC

[@DanteKeane]

Two days ago I was at a concert "Symphony of the Forest" where there was music from Ori and the blind forest played by orchestra (fragments by the composer Gareth Coker himself). An amazing impression. The best concert I've been in all my life. I hope that he will come back to Poland again. Thank you, Mr. Gareth.

[@queencreektnt6031]

This music wants to make me do a level 100 tear.

[@gregkiss2396]

Beautiful :')

[@Ares-vw8xi]

This made my week.

[@Justaguy12346]

This just made my night

[@wheelswandering]

49:48 This is epic. Its a shame that this track is short and unused.