Punishing: Gray Raven has absurdly good music

[@BlackRockStella]

Yes, another banger. Funnily enough, this song actually saved me from a high speed accident, just by near missing it when the beat drops.

[@shihabsharar3539]

Bruh be careful when walking outside

[@gelbana]

bruuuhh 💀

[@Noobster474]

NAHHHH- Wait, you're serious??

[@BlackRockStella]

@@Noobster474 Yep, it was at night, I was doing 90 kmh on my motorcycle

[@jackpulsefire3002]

@@BlackRockStella bro dodging and entering Time Matrix be like

[@juanpejk]

the fact that this song has 3 diferent drops is insane

[@Cruunar]

Yeah now we got in my memories with 4 drops 💀

[@fable2867]

Biblically accurate dubstep If Heaven had rave parties this is the kind of music that would play in them

[@dreamercross]

"Right now, the lights are operating once again for just one person. The message is for Karenina alone."

[@fencer8959]

This part of New Divide was so sick dude

[@AweyKaiChi]

@@fencer8959 Agreed

[@fellknight]

You've honestly changed my whole world about how I approach video game music. I remember the Mega Man 2 ending midi music affecting me ~30 years ago, but I never really gave it what it deserves until you explained and showed over and over and over how this is a new medium of maestros and shouldn't be shunned just because it's a "game"

[@MarcoMeatball]

That just makes me so happy

[@earthlingx5267]

Funny thing is her codename is Karenina - Radiant Daybreak, and she grew up from a rough childhood as a homeless person, and when she grew up, she created a 1-way rivalry with one of the main characters (always comparing herself to her rival)

[@kasrkin100]

She is Tsundere as well.

[@EzraeL91]

@@kasrkin100 And best girl

[@kasrkin100]

@EzraeL91 indeed best Tsundere girl.

[@prosackmetheus5409]

Banger Soundtrack, Banger Fighting mechanics, Banger Visuals. The greatest in the Genre.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Banger content creat… 🫣

[@prosackmetheus5409]

@@MarcoMeatball Lmfao true

[@boboverlord1]

I think 4:22 part is strongly inspired by Interstellar. Same motif and same organ instrument, but with more speed. It really captures the feeling of being in space.

[@therealdyl1099]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@user-zly20yjt]

Thank you for the high quality music analysis as always! As a PGR player, I have to say that I admire your ability to understand music so well without ever having played the story of a game. I hope you can always produce such high-quality videos in the future, and I will always support your work!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you for your sweet words

[@kurojager4495]

I love how he manages to describe emotions just through music, and accurately describe what that character is really feeling and that's almost exactly what Karenina is feeling

[@Ariye]

Punishing: Gray Raven has such an amazing soundtrack! Great work as always, Marco! 💚

[@raveelemental4928]

THERE IT IS BABY, THE BEST TRACK IN THE GAME. Quoting a comment on the track's official upload that has stuck with me: "This what you hear upon the final battle, when the sky opens and the heavens sing."

[@Boredum]

Seeing this game years ago, being teased for CN only (which had me heart broken), seeing the games art and combat absolutely hooked me in, waiting and waiting for it's release. Up to now where we're almost at the 1.5 year anniversary with the NA client, everything that makes PGR what it is, is so amazing. It brings such a big dorky smile to my face. Watching your reactions to these songs brings back those chills I had when first hearing and then experiencing them. Having you express what emotions you feel, what emotions these songs can make others feel if they truly listen to them, it's a genuine treat. Whether you're playing the game, experiencing it in the thick of it or watching it on youtube, spotify or just watching someone play through it on Twitch. Wonderful video Marco.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@lemonsquishy197]

Same bro, I was waiting for global version since that first CN teaser before it's even got a release date there, can't say I've been disappointed!

[@xelaalex9708]

ngl, cried loudly when 5:50 came out during this chapter, when babylonia starts to shine in the lonely universe for no one but karenina herself to send the most needed support at the moment.

[@piccurumika113]

this song just came to global a few days ago so seeing this video in recommendations is a nice coincidence. 8:10 i like how you said that considering an important character during the new chapter regains the ability to 'ascend' so to speak, after formerly losing all of her powers due to despair and aimlessness. you also talked about how the song sounded hopeful which is spot on - the protagonist of this chapter (girl with the hammer in the video) is conflicted with tearing down one of humanity's biggest beacons of hope - she eventually does so at the behest of everyone else, with the intention of rebuilding that hope later in the future.

[@NJR0091]

You HAVE to listen to Edenis next - it's the perfect antithesis to this uplifting track (though most Global players don't know the full context of Last Resort, cuz it's a ways away from launching - still a great song though!) But Edenis just came out on global. It is *gnarly*, but like in a good way; I would describe its genre as 'EDM' (Existential Despair Music).

[@lapiscel]

YESSS EDENIS NEXT

[@hehexd5317]

last resort was wasted on that boss battle, the guy is thrashing around doing nothing while getting beat up... the story was just made to build up for liv's chapter, which had a very good delivery, but the last resort track would've been much better utilized when we're trying to save liv... it's such a waste

[@ARATAJOKERXIII]

Under Dimension😉

[@axelplays9997]

The Best

[@aapur]

This is what I love about Video game music, and your whole channel. OSTs are not just, ambient music tracks anymore. They do so much heavy lifting in a story, imparting emotions, feelings, and ideas upon the player as they play. Video Game music is a form of art, and there are some artist who really have mastered how to use it.

[@PersonWMA]

One of my favourites of VSS's more recent releases is Exorcism. A very unusual but menacing song.

[@Captain_Torres]

I can vouch, Exorcism is great

[@NJR0091]

Exorcism is awesome - I love the use of violins as a buildup (as opposed to standard electronic instruments). The whole track is very disconcerting but in a very pleasing-to-the-ears way haha. Though TBH my favorite PGR track is whichever one I happen to listening to at that moment. I never listen to just one - if I start listening to one I have to listen to 'em all lol.

[@acousticks526]

​@@NJR0091 same lol

[@castronimussi6050]

Ooh yeah it's really good

[@cynthiahembree3957]

Exorcism definitely put me on edge which I think was the point.

[@kalamari3288]

Glad to see that you're keeping the reactions to the PGR OST going! VSS just releases banger after banger.

[@akazuki5509]

Kreygasm when the chorus comes in. Nice breakdown and analysis of the music as usual Marco. When the first time I heard this music, I feel like there was an undying, rising hope against crisis when the organ comes in. While the chorus makes me feel like "There's no time to give up yet. I have a fight I need to win". It's fascinating how music without lyrics can deliver such messages without us knowing the context.

[@SycamoreFeeling]

I love this game's music and I'm getting goosebumps simultaneously from listening to the soundtrack, your in-depth, artistic description of the palette of emotions these sounds awake, and simply watching you being immersed in it. I am so thankful how we all connect through this music, it really feels transcendental 💜

[@MarcoMeatball]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@user-zly20yjt]

谢谢！

[@tipsfedora3714]

i dont even play this game but marco, you've given me more than enough reason to at the very least, see how this game actually plays. goddamn thats good

[@MarcoMeatball]

🥲

[@peacechan4500]

Biblically accurate dubstep

[@flapflapflapflap]

Thats why the chapter is called "New Divide", it meant that Karenina (the gal in the vid) has changed for the better, becomming infact a better version of her (Although she now shoots with a fucking axe)

[@longphan7656]

I think the chapter’s title is paying homage to the Linkin Park song of the same name.

[@gelbana]

Those vocals are WILD, and then the CHOIR with that synth aaaaaaAAAAAA

[@TheTroubleshooter]

context for Last Resort avoid if you care about spoilers the Character is Karenina, model Radiant Daybreak. The captain of Engineering Force in charge of the construction of the Zero Point Reactor (AKA a form of energy that has a similar role as the ARC reactor from Iron Man, it has unrival energy generation but also the power to produce omega weapons that can counter the main danger in PGR the virus. However she is stuck in a rock and a hard place, an "Unknown Hetero Creature" known as the moon devourer has swallowed the Zero Point Reactor and it can cause a catastrophe of shattering the entire moon while its fragments will then fall into the earth causing another extinction level event equal to the age of the dinosaurs. However if she kills the moon beast, she will be labelled as an enemy of babylonia and will be hunted by its secret police "The Purification Force" led by her best friend Bianca because as the reactor is a highly valuable and classified piece of government property and technology. Left with indecision and hesistation, another character upon the moon base betted on Babylonia surrendering Karenina to her fate and will pack their bags and move to a new galaxy and planet. Karenina who have been alone ever since her childhood still keeps a steadfast fascade that even though humans are currently weak and fragile, they can also grow to be strong and that dawn will come even through the blackest of nights. The song comes into action when Karenina sees her strand of hope fluttering in the dark of space even when everything seemed lost. As to how? I will let you find out in the "new divide" chapter as it is the dawn after the nightmare that is evernight beat followed by light of survival. One of my favourite chapters as it demonstrates that no man or woman is an island and that the pen is mightier than the sword in certain circumstances or gravity hammer in this case.

[@lughiee]

Sasuga Bad

[@arlissven1555]

Good Intentions saving the context squad yet again

[@vlad2517]

So there is 2 thingsl i noticed,first how well they show a meaning behind the song and second how well you know music to understand the meaning of it across all of it,l thought you were reading it,not only listening looking how well you described it at the end,keep at it ,cant wait for more pgr reactions

[@MarcoMeatball]

:))

[@utkarshsh]

To be fair I'm a bit jealous of people who haven't listened this, I can't ever listen to this for the first time again

[@shanwu765]

I am so happy that You've reacted and brilliantly commented this wonderful piece of music! It's such a banger. Speaking of "slow" soundtrack from Vanguard, I am sure You'll like Left Unsaid, ost from PGR as well. It's not on official channel tho, but is widely accessible from KZbin search. Hope to see more of Your content soon!

[@buzzthelightyear7032]

My man is just vibing with the music more than half of the video, cant blame you lol. Last resort is my favorite of what they made, cant wait to this frame of karenina.

[@VR-F]

2:34 really suitable since the frame name is radiant daybreak

[@undertonetm7692]

"Ah, if it isn't my old friend. The Tarnished who gets no BITCHES and stacks no PAPER" "Once I called the demigods family, but that was before I became racist" "Though, your tenacity deserves praise, it is for naught, for I have never lost a debate!" "Cancel culture strikes again!" - Margit "I lived bitch" ; from Maxor "An Incorrect Summary of Elden Ring | The King & The Serpent"

[@Terribly_Grimm]

The Organ at 2:30 really surprised me the first time I heard the song, it adds so much character

[@hoanggiang6447]

You're right. This song/chapter brings new hope for humanity to reclaim Earth.

[@anmoldembla4743]

There is a new PGR soundtrack called Infinite Gallery that you might want to listen. But before that you should check out Ednis and Revelation

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yuppppppp

[@DisappointedAether]

Edenis is so underrated. The track reflects Evernight Beat story so well. I'd say it's the theme of Punishing Virus in fact

[@anmoldembla4743]

@@DisappointedAether The theme of Ascendants

[@zechross]

@@anmoldembla4743 actually edenis is more like into the currently evolving punishing, and their peak evolution currently there is the twin hetero

[@kmaantonio424]

Finally. Been waiting for this since the Dust reaction. Nice reaction as usual ✔️

[@argonph6180]

Finally! This is my personal requested music i'd like you to react to and you finally did it. Thank you.

[@Phiestra]

"i am gonna achieve what i want to achieve". Yeah, you're right

[@nar7389]

kinoko vocal in this music really makes some tear on me

[@jo3y960]

You never miss a beat Marco. Been expecting this for a while! I recommend Exorcism Next!

[@ExecutorArtaris]

ah yes, Last Resort aka. Biblically accurate EDM

[@westandalone01]

I wish I could have this music on around my work, I would get everything done in like 4 hours

[@nightgarliccter4641]

Next revelation!!!! let's freaking goooo

[@dutdut6662]

Really got me when you said it’s like the soul crying out. Perfectly encapsulates what 5:50 onwards sounds like to me ❤

[@zenusepsilon]

Heck yeah, another great video! Like you said, Marco, the beginning is like the start of a new dawn, the new frontier space. And I would say that you were correct when you thought it was about an individual's determination. Karenina is very determined, very competitive, and will fix a problem that needs fixing (she is an engineer, after all.) What I love about these songs from all the amazing artists from Vanguard Sound Studio is that their music does reflect characters (each of their backstories are worth you time by the way) and sets the tone, builds up and crescendos for each story arc's climax. Can't wait for your reactions to the rest of the OST

[@bronyanword4099]

2:33 Yep, and that form of the girl is called Radiant Daybreak.

[@H3lpl3sN0obz]

VSS produces straight up experiences, not just music. I don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but Exorcism from VSS is an absolutely PRIME track for sure. Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to seeing more, Marco!

[@OldManInternet]

This was a fun reaction because there were at least half a dozen instances where it clearly felt like the song was going to go in one direction, but then musically juked Macro out. But I was in the same boat, because I've never heard this track, and it kept throwing me off too. Interesting track.

[@afuyan]

Me when first time this song arrived: uggghhh… Yeah, nice baby!!! Interstellar with an Ｅａｒｔｈｓｈａｔｔｅｒｉｎｇ　Ｒｕｍｂｌｅ!!

[@BeardGrizzly]

Karenina, the tsundare of the game who's got a bazooka that she hits people with, just reaches for a HAMMER instead! COME ON AND SLAM!

[@theblindbuildergrandminuti5648]

You’re a great resource of curated sound. Thanks man.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thanks!!!

[@typesirius3653]

Biblical correct EDM

[@alienmeat1455]

If you are liking more of techno opera or classic instruments and electronic sounds, the tron legacy soundtrack with reflections, clu, rinzler, and many more. The movies soundtrack was done by daft punk. The music for the movie was so good and PGR with last resort after the build up gives me tron vibes. Another great video. Glad to see that you are enjoying the various sounds and artists across all your videos.

[@lovelution_]

MARCOS LAST RESORT REACTION DROPPED WOOOOO

[@joshuacichon4635]

Daaang, I'm glad I decided to check out this video! I don't always watch videos about songs I don't know, but you're definitely making doing so worth my while!

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️❤️❤️ that makes me feel good!

[@arman_6340]

Holy F, i never expected you to make a video on this BANGER.

[@LashanOWanniarachchi]

Was waiting for this one. It's my favorite.

[@lex33122]

Pgr is concert...the gameplay is just a bonus

[@maturingreen6456]

Under Dimension should be next, that reaction should be nice also if you are interested in music that use Organs the makers of Mecanicus that you reacted to made the game IXIONin which the soundtrack "Across the Void" uses one

[@MarcoMeatball]

Yea!

[@ryansena6430]

Well as the name goes "last resort" The only hope that can change the tide of a fierce battle

[@jwinklaar]

I've been watching Marco for a while and nobody can say this man does not FEEL the music. Has anyone ever suggested music from Guilty Gear? I really dig Daisuke's composing style and I'd love to see Marco trying to analyze the characters based on their themes.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I have one on the channel but also thank you so much

[@jwinklaar]

@@MarcoMeatball Thank you kindly for taking the time to reply. If I may humbly recommend Mirror of the world and Drift from guilty gear strive.

[@rheiartaghlia124]

i agree with pgr being best mobile game soundtrack. though i can't play such hardcore game, but i enjoy their entire game soundtrack. like girls frontline, pgr, and banner of maid.

[@internetcommenters5101]

The bad thing about coming early is... No one had yet explaining the actual lore 🤣🤣

[@brandonguy4086]

I feel like this song represents a change in the story. And im only speculating but i wonder if this where Gray Team and the other Constructs begin to win their battles. Getting one step closer to going home.

[@kohikouhai8145]

Well it's about time. This is one of the tracks that I actively listen to on a daily basis. When organ drops at 4:22, one of the things that cross my mind is, "Oh, an organ-ish sound. I wonder how he'll react to this."

[@pyopyonyo3222]

Yay, finally a late Christmas present :) I'd be honest, I don't like electro and techno music, it usually has no soul and three bits on boring repeat. However Vanguard does something amazing, like they breath new life into the entire genre. Hikari did not convert me into PGR music fan but this one did straight away. The depth, changes, layers to the track plus great vocal and a choir? They are surely inspired by Nier music but in the best way possible. Haven't yet heard a bad track from this beautiful musicians. Happy Holidays everyone.

[@MarcoMeatball]

I agree!!!!!

[@prosackmetheus5409]

The Devs are huge fans of Nier. They even had a Collab with Automata.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

@@prosackmetheus5409 It's still going on, you can get characters from Nier Automata.

[@peggedyourdad9560]

I saw someone describe it as biblically accurate EDM.

[@ZonzaAce]

Really hope to see you some day react to some of Liv Empyrea's tracks that'll be coming to global in 3 weeks. Wind's Sight and Circling to name a couple both the CN vocal versions and instrumental versions have such a powerful mix of emotions as well as a beautiful spin on classical music you'll pick up on right away. Thank you for analyzing these tracks.

[@ThatOneGanyuMain]

I haven't gotten to this part in PGR yet, but I love your videos so much that I simply could not resist watching! I love how into it you get and your perspectives on the songs themselves too. I need to rewatch this once I get to this part in the game

[@MarcoMeatball]

❤️❤️❤️

[@soldier1stclass987]

first time i hear the song, i ascended to heaven 🔥

[@edimsm6069]

thank u for blessing us with more pgr mister marco

[@arkael3771]

I like how your face said where have i Heard this before at 4:24 haha, to me It reminded of interstellar

[@boboverlord1]

Same tbh

[@Moyuuuuuu]

I really love all of your PGR reaction videos! You're very professional and can accurately express the emotions that the music conveys. And I hope you can react to Exorcism, which is also an awesome piece of music from PGR! And I will always like you ~

[@Moyuuuuuu]

And I think you're gonna like the violin in Exorcism

[@MarcoMeatball]

I’ve done it on a live but will deep dive in the new year

[@Moyuuuuuu]

@@MarcoMeatball Awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@marchdimal2624]

everything is tolerable until the 2nd course lands.. admit it all of us was hypnotized by that vocal🙏

[@TheDarknessDragon]

You are the only guy whose reaction videos I watch ( literally any video you make or will make).

[@MarcoMeatball]

Aw thank you ❤️

[@TheDarknessDragon]

@@MarcoMeatball :)

[@GlobalGlorypgr]

The next request gonna be : revelation, exorcisms, under dimensions, infinite gallery. These are recently banger ost in the game right now on CN version. Please react to these as well , major request🔥🔥🔥. You are so on point at describing the music.

[@Blackcatxd053]

For the context he already saw under dimension (in the turkey stream (?)) And exorcist in Halloween stream!

[@GlobalGlorypgr]

@@Blackcatxd053 owh , i didn't know that he already seen the music.

[@freykiva3887]

@@Blackcatxd053 is it uploaded in his channel?

[@Blackcatxd053]

@@freykiva3887 yep, in those streams that I wrote, the Halloween one, and the ehh turkey one (?) If you dont see them they probably are in the "streams" tab in his channel

[@freykiva3887]

@@Blackcatxd053 thank you, it's too bad KZbin doesn't allow links anymore but you've been a great help!

[@matthewowen7900]

Been waiting for this!!

[@nunuonroad9969]

Marcos facial reactions are awesome

[@NyaruSunako]

Can't wait for him to react to the nanami one boss music one he is gonna bop to them Yea vanguard music is my favorite studio when it comes to game OST now

[@shalldie2163]

I'm hoping for Marco to make the reaction for Polyblue Exorcism. Out of all the PGR OST, Exorcism is my favorite.

[@SnkmHiKaru]

Fun fact: the update where this soundtrack is used is titled "A New Hope"

[@АнатолийКнязьков-р6я]

looking forward to the news Alpha OST

[@KuvaCzardas]

You really did amazing job analyzing those PGR tracks.

[@emmanuelhernandez6974]

Hello hello, I hope you are well, I come to make a recommendation of an Ost that you might find interesting, it is from the game called Fate Grand Order, the song is called Dies Irae, it only lasts 2:30 minutes, I hope you can take a look at it

[@crispy_querem]

I don't know the context of Last Resort, but the vocals in this remind me a lot of tribal-like singing. It really does give off that feeling of hopefulness. Combined with that tribe-like singing, it feels more and more like a primitive, innate, or determined cry of the soul to turn things around for the better.

[@Aiz111]

Nice reaction marco. I recommend Ghost final Revelation for next pgr music reaction

[@utkarshsh]

Yes yes yes I honestly can't wait for you to react to revelation now

[@LunafreyaPGR]

2:50 wow surprisingly you're just impersonating exactly how Karenina's Characteristic is. Yeah the woman's there, it's Karenina.

[@ShanderCs]

Vanguard Sounds are pretty good at they doing, the first time I hear then was with the Girls Frontline, and damn, that game have some of my fav music themes.

[@persephone3472]

It's finally hereee!!!

[@sumbird290]

Last Resort is exceptionally good among PGR soundtracks, and the event it is tied to. Unyielding hope even in the face of impossible events, reaching beyond your boundaries for a better future for others. Now that you have finally reacted to it, my soul is at peace 😌😄

[@ai-chanherrscherofsalt8109]

5:03 I knew he'd reac on that 😁 that part caught me off guard

[@storyus7044]

For some reasons, the part right here 4:23 reminds me of Interstellar

[@angelic8632002]

Woa, thats a lot to cram into one song :o

[@Eli-422]

And so it continues

[@awanuddigokuro4371]

No comments, just vibing, and apreciation

[@vatherys1758]

Finnally, he reacted to Last Resort. XD

[@joeygrigorian3734]

Horizon Forbidden West has a breathtaking soundtrack, would love your reaction and commentary on it!

[@CultivatorCaier]

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS