Persona 5 - "Rivers in the Desert" (REMIX) | AmaLee Ver

[@TwilightPrinceTV]

Persona fans when they realize they have to take down AmaLee: 🥲🔪🔫💣🪓 But on another note, the team went above and beyond for this cover! Hope we get more Persona music in the future!

[@Skiptrac3]

Yeah, I'm hoping for stuff from Persona 4 Golden. I'd kill to have Amalee cover True Story!

[@caseyrichardson2608]

So I would like to add that we her fans are most likely her "troops". Kinda like that

[@TwilightPrinceTV]

@@Skiptrac3 I’m only familiar with Persona 5 music, so any recommendations from the other games?

[@Skiptrac3]

@@TwilightPrinceTV Battle themes from Persona 4 and 4 Golden are bangers, There's a lot of good music from Persona 3 also.

[@diana123415]

Imagine everyday mix or the openings of persona 4

[@kurookami2579]

These amateur thieves really let the timer get down to 0. Everyone knows you need to beat the palace within the first 3 days and then spend the rest of the month goofing off.

[@jessicalapsley2983]

Yeah!

[@TheBanishedWind]

They spent that time training and boosting other stats so they'd have the best possible edge against the boss.

[@TheFakeMakotoYuki]

@@TheBanishedWind The word edge has absolutely been ruined for me

[@TheBanishedWind]

@@TheFakeMakotoYuki Because of the lords? Trust me, I know the feel. But not at all the kind of "edge" I was referring to.

[@Mochi_moch1]

I just started doing that lol, but I usually do it in 2

[@saphinarii]

I wonder if the Phantom Thieves succeded to steal AmaLee's heart

[@AgentOttsel]

I think she ended up stealing our hearts, instead. 🤔

[@rikuto6690]

If it's new game+ Joker yeah no problem

[@danstives]

same as with Futaba, they were all set to do it then she released her own personna.

[@marfit77]

considering its a military base as her distortion they would have to deal with Tanya from "Saga of Tanya the Evil"

[@breakatmo]

Oh, I think they did that the day P5 released.

[@tree1710]

Original: Exists Amalee Cover: Exists Me: Puts both of them on a throne together

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

King and queen

[@zeldafan3755]

Both are palace rulers at this point

[@sxftpixie]

don’t forget to throw the mito remix into the dungeons!!

[@litrim1285]

Why is it that the community brings up so many beautiful possibilities for Palaces? Already gives me ideas from seeing this, of maybe a boss fight for Shadow AmaLee. (Might be too late to bring it out, but I will either way.) 1st Phase: Begins with attacks using her microphone and summoning guards, using her voice to give various buffs and support them. As she comes down to 2/3 health, she starts using her voice against your party, casting “Dirges” to inflict status effects (“Dirge of Slumber” - Sleep, “Dirge of Wrath” - Rage, “Dirge of Amnesia” - Forgetfulness). For Special Orders, one party member directs the speakers around her stage to her for a blast of sound to drown out her voice. 2nd Phase - At the end of the 1st Phase, she blows up her own mic to get some distance, crashing into a wall of speakers and merging with them, becoming a massive angel-styled monster with wings resembling rows of musical notes. In this phase, she focuses on debuffs against your party while trying to evade your attacks with Evasion buffs and inflicting Dizziness. She also attempts to redirect attacks against you with the move “Echo Chamber”, which will reflect attacks of certain affinities (which you can discern by seeing the colors of her wings). For her trump card, she charges with the move “Rousing Chorus”, building power for three turns before releasing “Cacophonic Frenzy”.

[@dhk6579]

Amalee’s palace: a music concert. In her desire she wants people to listen to her voice and music.

[@mylesbrewer186]

Ok that was a good one 👍🏿

[@DemonOfShadows66]

I imagine her being obsessed with being the best. The best KZbinr, Singer, and Actress. So much that her cognitions of other KZbin Singers are them in chains, unable to utter a single sound let alone sing. She wants to be the best even if it means crushing them by stealing all of people's attention by being the only singer they can listen to.

[@limmiedee7405]

@@DemonOfShadows66 Morgana actually mentions that having a palace doesn't mean a person is a villain, just that they have an intense desire for something. Some examples of that would be Futaba and Sae, or even Maruki depending on your perspective

[@DemonOfShadows66]

@@limmiedee7405 Yeah, the real person doesn't have to be evil, but the shadow is a twisted version of them, an extreme representation of their desires. So a shadow can be evil even if their real self isn't. The shadow is the part of them they don't accept.

[@Thedragonlover95]

I mean,,,it works, and why do I want to see someone do an animation or fanart of that

[@raymondconlon9051]

To Amanda Lee You have been accused of the sin of vanity. Thriving off of your own popularity as a singer, and reaping the benefits. Therefore, we have determined it necessary to steal your heart. The day of the heist will be March 4th, 2021. -The Phantom Thieves

[@egorkulbaka6777]

Military Base of Obsession '' 14 day intil Take Over,, Steel Ama'' Lilith ,, Lae heart. Calling Card Ama Lae Comandor of Obsession We know that you are trying to bring happiness to your fans, but your obsession with the bridge led to the fact that you became more violent and began to unknowingly hurt your loved ones, as well as yourself. However, you are not a bad person, we can save you and make you yourself again. Your fans N. 1 Phantom thieves of hearts. Shadow Lae : '' No, I can’t, for the sake of my fans, I have to serve them, I will cheer them up, no matter what means, and you nasty thieves are ready for severe punishment,, Security Level 100. '' Life will change,, start playning.

[@goldenhierophant2546]

That's an severly underrated comments

[@Graf_Zeppelin53]

This is amazing, but also u have no life

[@jacobclark9615]

I’m both impressed and disgusted by the amount of thought, heart, and accuracy in this comment either way as a fellow fan I can still respect this.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Make it the cover version and it's probably perfect

[@firefliesowlcity12]

In a game with a LOT of good songs, this was one of the best!

[@megarotom1590]

agreed

[@apexgear2340]

Was basically boss music, but for _you_

[@TheBanishedWind]

I wonder if/when she'll do "Take Over" since she showed it in the vid. Was actually funny to see. @@apexgear2340 Final boss music, but yeah.

[@marcosignacio7548]

Why no one is talking how perfect are the animations, the after effects skill is so impressive

[@rabinroo4858]

It's so nice being a long-time ItsJokerable fangirl and then hearing his remix combined with AmaLee's beautiful voice in this amazing cover!

[@ItsJokerable]

[@JediSteve-J3-]

Aww That's cool.

[@rogman6027]

Is no one going to mention how good the art and animations were? The song is good on its own, but these just made it so much better. Good job all around all!

[@MaxNMotion]

Shoutout to the artist and animator for this video because WOW. You guys nailed that Persona 5 GUI and aesthetic so well. I love that opening sequence, what with finding and entering her palace. You even had the animation of Joker swooping into a new area (0:42)!

[@tsunderechan7919]

I love this song and visuals everything is so well made like always!

[@MusicianF5]

Me: *playing Persona 5, Royal and Strikers* “I don’t think Rivers in the Desert can get any better” Amalee: *releases remix* Me: “I stand corrected, add another to the list of greats” This should be a dlc, would play in a heartbeat Can I see how many of you would agree???

[@LazzyVamples]

You should try listening to Lollia's cover of it.

[@Makoto_Akechi]

DEFINITELY

[@fortenightshade]

Have you heard the Persona Dancing IN Starlight Remix? Not a lot of people liked it but I loved it.

[@Anoter]

HERE IT IS I'd love to hear more Persona (not specifically P5, I'm talking about the whole series here) from AmaLee

[@MrEman5112]

Kinda want a cover of Wiping All Out from P3P tbh

[@stevenandrewchua542]

Mass Destruction would sound awesome

[@The00airknight]

Shadow Amalee explanation: For this fight you'll want to bring your new party member AmaLee, who has a buff that can greatly reduce sonic damage. Commander AmaLee has powerful generals and VIP patreons before you can fight her. Shadow AmaLee will buff her allies. Upon her ordering 'execute the traitor' her forces will target AmaLee. Hoping to KO her before she builds up enough Album Charges to unleash her attack. In 5 turns she'll blast the party with sonic damage. Be sure to have Amalee 'aka songstress' up. Do not focus on Shadow AmaLee until her generals and Patreon vips are defeated, as they will heal her when they die. The generals and VIP patreons are best dealt with using area of effect attacks. However some of them are weak to physical, so be sure to balance having enough SP for the next phase. "There can only be one who besits the throne in war." When Shadow AmeLee is alone, she will no longer use her sonic damage move. Feel free to save SP for AmaLee. The Commander will still be able to charm the party. Occasionally Commander AmaLee will 'ready the cannons'. Where you can pull out your guns and shoot her for extra damage if you have ammo. Using guns on her when she has her own gun will be the most effective time to use it. Eventually, you'll bring her down and award yourself with AmaLee's treasure. Her encouragement mail.

[@jessicalapsley2983]

That's brilliant!

[@lamebutthesame1281]

can’t believe it’s already been a year since this masterpiece came out

[@crescentshroud7264]

Amalee stealing the desires of the masses. Phantom thieves: tonight, we're taking them back Throws calling card on screen

[@toorushiro470]

When the song is calm by still makes your head bop

[@Lycidian]

Amazing cover! You are exceptionally talented. I am always emotionally moved when I come back to your music. You have a way of elevating something that already evokes passion. That is a rare gift.

[@GreatSirZachary]

The animation and kinetic typography is so good in this one.

[@jackripple5179]

Second. I was just playing Strikers and you made this. Man.

[@ProbablyAlmond]

yo how far are you ive beaten the game you?

[@KingTeravolt]

@@ProbablyAlmond I know I’m prepping for the final boss of the game

[@racecarthedestroyer7192]

i haven't gotten past the 1st jail because of my pcs crappy performance

[@ProbablyAlmond]

@@KingTeravolt I'm just gonna tell you one thing make sure every thief is decently high level

[@KingTeravolt]

@@ProbablyAlmond What level?

[@KirigayaOokami]

*Shawn Christmas:* _How much bass would you like?_ *AmaLee: **_Yes._* _(This is really cool btw, just wanted to say that!)_

[@christianmerrill5242]

Yesssss!!! Looking coool Amalee!!!!

[@Snakedude4life]

For real!? Looking cool, Amalee! 🎩 🐍 no step on SNEK! 🇭🇰🇺🇸

[@jacquelinetong4385]

FoR rEaL???

[@the24thcolossusjustchillin39]

I wonder what her palace would be? Maybe a records company building with a concert stage on the top floor?

[@RadioballZ129]

Yay something to add on my Spotify work out playlist. I love this song and what you did with it. I love it has more of an synthesised version as well as the higher tempo! Nice work.

[@DoomPickle490]

Oh my god this is freaking amazing, the music, the art work, the animations throughout the video, it’s soooo freaking good. Your Life Will Change cover actually is what convinced me to give P5 a chance and now P5 Royal is my favorite game of all time so seeing you do another cover is *chef’s kiss*

[@aqua-simp4745]

Lyrics because why not: It's now or never, and I've got to make my decision This time it could be my moment Is this a mirage or a chance to fulfill my mission? A river in a dry land The last ace in a lost hand A heartbeat for a tin man Oasis in a singed land I'm keeping the balance but I'm standing on razor's edge now Move quick or my life is over One strike, just a feint, then... I'm out of his field of vision Don't ask why I'm ready but I'm ready to Strike him down now A chance at a new start There's no time for indecision A river in a dry land The last ace in a lost hand When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet Now we need it A heartbeat for a tin man Oasis in a singed land Remind us what we're here for Creating new life Creating rivers in the desert My heart is a furnace Hot as hell in my world of conflict One goal is what keeps me going Take back what I lost to The bosses of greed and fear, yeah Don't ask why I'm ready but I'm ready To take them down now The time for a new start Is constantly drawing nearer A river in a dry land The last ace in a lost hand When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet Now we need it A heartbeat for a tin man Oasis in a singed land Remind us what we're here for Creating new life Creating rivers in the desert When a cool drop of water's all I need Gotta clear my head of anger and greed A place to refresh this heart of mine Can I find some time in Rivers in a dry land The last ace in a lost hand When the hope of new beginnings burned our feet Now we need it A heartbeat for a tin man Oasis in a singed land Remind us what we're here for Creating new life Creating rivers in the desert

[@roviiick]

already know this is going to be good

[@otterronpas]

The time limit runs out at the end so I just imagine the song ending and then you just hear “hey” “coffee good for you?”

[@loweffortspeedster]

"CREATING RIVERS! IN THE! DEEEESEEEERTTTTT!- shit."

[@ShadeEnigma]

Considering that we see the calling card being sent out before the time limit, I doubt it.

[@HumbleSpirits]

"I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!!"

[@McLort]

Hats off to your animator. Insanely great video to go along to this amazing song!

[@scuftkazekage5400]

This was visually beautiful and completely amazing thank you for this masterpiece

[@WarmLillie]

Listening to this is like seeing an oasis singed land.

[@ServantofSentience]

Ima tin man and i got a heatbeat from it.

[@fulminox2058]

The last ace in a lost hand

[@oreosnmilk7805]

and like seeing a river in a dry land

[@SharKwORDT95]

I think you mean “an oasis in a singed land.”

[@teachme5334]

And now the hope of new beginning is burning through our feet.

[@Robo-su6vn]

1: What wood Amalee’s place be? 2: Why do we have to steal her heart? 3: Can we recruit her and she live? 4: If recruited, what would her persona be? 5: Friendship/relationship status?

[@zamric4200]

It was a military base.

[@toxicdemon1315]

1. Military Base, due to her Commander outfit 2. Either obsession or vanity from her fame 3. Maybe and obviously. The Phantom Thieves don't kill 4. Perhaps a singer type of Persona? 5. I'd need someone else to figure this one cause I don't know Arcanas that well

[@johnnycatt72]

This was awesome. Persona 5 is my favourite game ever and this cover did not disappoint! Hopefully we get to hear some more persona covers soon.

[@polishboi1636]

DAMN only like 2 seconds into the vocals and this already became my favourite cover! This cover is amazing!

[@maddyythedreamer7309]

This is one of my favorite persona songs and Amalee just hyped it up times ten

[@CarlosAguilar-po5zu]

I'm loving these remixes AmaLee ☺️

[@emperior5710]

If Amalee had a persona, without going into themes of death or rebellion, would be Apollo who uses Fire skills , because he is the God of music and the sun, and this song is so fire it outshines the sun. Now if someone clever wouldn’t mind, please tell me what her persona would be to fit the theme of rebellion. (I know persona 2 is a thing, but if multiple people can have the persona Susanoo, multiple can have the persona Apollo.)

[@Gigawolf1]

Prometheus is another one that doubled up. As for initial persona... P5 uses historical characters that've been fictionalized, or else fully fictional characters. Music & military theme, and she's American, so maybe the composer of Star-Spangled Banner? Maybe somebody from Hamilton; though it's far more modern than the in-game examples, that'd just mean it leans into the historical with a few elements taken from the musical. Older games had personas that don't match the gender of the person, so literally any of the characters could theoretically fit. Similarly, revolutionaries from other nations could be used. Arcana's more flexible, and depends on the central conflict of the character. The shadow self typically represents the reversed form of the arcana (Futaba's seemed like an exception), but I'm not familiar enough with the arcana & their inversions to say what would fit. Emperor perhaps, or Sun/Moon, but I'm unsure

[@DemonOfShadows66]

The thing is since Personas are the manifestation of a person's heart, they're always the same gender as their user. So Amalee would have a female persona related to music.

[@rose.chan00]

Hermes is another example (he’s used in P2 and is Junpei’s Persona)

[@firepuppies4086]

@@rose.chan00 Morgana narrowly avoids it by using the Roman version of Hermes

[@emperior5710]

@@DemonOfShadows66 not necessarily, in 3, ken amada’s persona is nemesis, who is the Goddess of revenge. And in 2, Eros, Greek God of love, was a persona belonging to Lisa Silverman.

[@zarexjaeger2800]

This remix is truly astounding. Also, your shadow looks fantastic.

[@WeebyOtakuPL]

I honestly had an eargasm when listening to this. Both the animation and the music was sick! Keep up the good work!

[@brythkaltaris]

damn this is good. music is amazing, and the art is stunning. love the shadow AmaLee design, the shadows imo could be a bit better, but its still really friken cool. amazing job guys!

[@pan1300]

AAAA the visuals !! perfect persona vibes

[@derf213]

Man, the videos are always so good for these

[@agooose]

Me: sees post Also me: wants to make persona reference Also me: I'LL REVEAL YOUR TRUE FORM!

[@goldenhierophant2546]

Me : see your comment Also me : wants to make a Jojo reference Also me : So it's the same type of Persona as my Arsène .

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

A surprise attack? Unexpected

[@perkinatored1999]

This is my favorite boss theme from P5! Throw Away Your Mask from P5R is another favorite of mine! Thanks for the remix! :)

[@burningrifle81023]

This is amazing and the style of this was incredible

[@SorrenRaclaw]

Just wow! This video was simply amazing, everything about it just came together so well. The music, vocals, mix and distortion are all seamlessly blended with some of the best animation and art that we've seen on your channel. Everyone involved in the production of this video really deserves to be proud of the amazing work that they created. It sounds really good over regular speakers, but if you listen to it with GOOD headphones, there are so many subtle differences in the sound that really stand out. This song is an absolute blast to hear!

[@yaboiskinnymannn7861]

I always love seeing her videos for the visuals so stylish and creative ❤️

[@AliceHeatherway]

Your high notes gave me shivers omg I love this!!

[@rhythmicjustice3262]

This is such a well done remix and video! It was all awesome! Honestly this could have been in the Persona 5: Dancing In Starlight it was so good.

[@superstarchris3925]

This remix hits way too hard. I need to check out more of your works

[@ShiroShinozaki]

Damn, this is probably the best MV and most complicated one you’ve done! Great job, I love it!

[@michaelmaniago2095]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how clean and awesome this animation is??

[@thedalekditto15]

Love the cover and especially visuals so much here. The team all outdid themselves now

[@nerdmanjones]

This sounds like it could fit very well in Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight

[@logandaley1544]

Loved this one. The song is great and the visuals were amazing! Your creativity for your palace ruler and shadow guard designs is perfect

[@WarmLillie]

Lillie: “Hmm... I wonder what would my Shadow boss form would be?”

[@mechzilla569]

I know mine would definitely would be a future military base with lazer guns and mecha

[@ultimus3637]

Same

[@megarotom1590]

I feel like mine would be in two parts, a cold and calculated robot, and a showman with insanity as the defining feature

[@demonetizationadministrato617]

the treasure would be a play button

[@comicstrider4851]

Following Lusamine's thing... Maybe something with tentacles

[@spacebeagle3576]

Shadow Leandlie is evil, but knows how to make a kickass song

[@ringosca]

I never expected this but damn straight I can't live without it now.

[@lordnub6995]

Absolutely my favorite song from persona 5. Thanks for covering it you did fantastic!

[@porcelainaeiln4209]

This is a good way to wake up

[@watcherofmemelords7967]

Get up!

[@eloraandkhan3288]

great remix, great vocals, and awesome visuals. I love that you had a palace instead of self-inserting as a phantom thief lol (but it would have also been cool if you replaced joker, since joker is the "player stand-in").

[@Fayklore]

I just beat Persona 5 Royal to 100% completion last night, this is perfect timing to find this! Love the song as always!

[@AgentZ46]

Crushing on shadow Amalee! The video is really cool and creative. Do you tell the animator what you want to see or do they do come up with the ideas on their own? Just curious about the process. Anyway awesome cover! I'm really into it.

[@kiaritsu9429]

I'm fascinated by that animation and the drawings, it's great the production they do for their covers, it's a great team

[@Omgitsblasteraid]

I got chills!

[@Cuprite1024]

This is real flashy and I love it. Looks official. :D

[@tsunderechan7919]

YES THIS SONG IS FIRE!!!! 🔥

[@thekingofcookies4877]

This is probably one of, if not the best animated parts of your videos.

[@booperdooper9762]

I love how I've recently been jamming out to P5 covers haha, and then this comes. 😎

[@christopherbogner9332]

I'm a huge Persona 5 fan...and this is one of my favorite songs. Absolutely beautiful cover and well made video!

[@ajanimal745]

I got the notification... Saw it was persona... Got really excited... And then clicked. This helped remind me what I'm here for! (Song refrence right there...) Hehe yeah, I'm not funny

[@shock226]

Trust me I can relate (the not funny part), if you heard me try to be funny you’d rather tear your ears off

[@ajanimal745]

@@shock226 I see I am not alone

[@HobieInTheBox]

WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@ayushisingh8206]

Your voice is always as magical as ever. The animation is the best ever. I love the animation work and the story of animation and of course your voice.

[@potatoperson3010]

Iv been waiting for this!

[@UltimateCroz]

I was just listening to the extended version of this song. But this cover is so good!

[@danagoodwill9367]

The animation and song is great!! Thanks for a beautiful song Hats off to everyone who made this song

[@o7Bones]

got this in my recommend. my how times have changed!

[@user-zo7xt7sr1m]

FIRE☄️🔥🔥

[@alsomestode4398]

Hopefully this doesn’t get taken down. This was amazing!

[@Pokegirl3515]

Awesome cover as always I particularly like hiw you made the rest of the phantom thieves be shadowed out because it shows how anonymous they can appear to be

[@karmskorner6430]

This was a real banger and the video setup was top notch.

[@RyvenBrandon]

What a banger! This is my favorite track and this is such an awesome cover!

[@AdamGlory]

Yo, Shadow General Lee’s looking GOOD!

[@Tyztube21]

Oh yeah, it’s all coming together...

[@MovieMan1710]

Morgana: "So... What's this person's crime Joker?" Joker: "She only covered 1 Persona 5 song." Ryuji: "Oh we are SO taking her down."

[@kristenbrinn3940]

She literally covered Life Will Change bro.

[@amethystrose3480]

I have been waiting. I knew this would one day come after I heard life will change, and this makes this day worth the wait

[@octo-shadow8008]

I've conveniently had this stuck in my head for a while lol

[@sloanemiller1833]

The one and only Lee everyone! Making an entire oc for a cover we adore it and love it

[@kucaty]

i,ve been waiting for this

[@Shadowreaper5]

This is such a bop. Instant favorite.

[@jenniferoxton7213]

This art and music is on a godly level

[@kikiapg2930]

PERSONA 5 MUSIC AAAAAH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WarmLillie]

My heart is a furnace... Hot as helling... Stuff like this keep me going...

[@MrSHADOWANGEL999]

The first time the phantom thieves have to worry about having their hearts stolen

[@akira939]

THE VIDEO AND EVERYTHING IS AMAZING