The Messenger (Original Soundtrack) Disc 1: The Past [8-bit]

[@stefanbuba]

1. A Messenger Is Needed (Introduction) 0:00 2. Ninja’s Respite (Ninja Village) 1:13 3. Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills) 2:28 4. Detritus Risen (Autumn Hills Boss) 3:53 5. Forgotten (Forlorn Temple) 4:39 6. Into The Depths (Catacombs) 7:03 7. Ruxxtin the Great 9:03 8. Bamboo Boogaloo (Bamboo Creek) 9:50 9. Harness The Winds (Howling Grotto) 11:51 10. Quillshroom’s Horrors (Quillshroom Marsh) 13:42 11. Turmoil & Treachery 15:54 12. Impossible Ascent (Searing Crags) 16:38 13. Colos & Suses 18:49 14. The Frozen Light (Glacial Peak) 20:31 15. The Time Gauntlet (Tower Of Time) 22:33 16. The Arcane Golem 24:16 17. Leap Of Faith 25:52 18. The Arcane Shoppe 26:41 19. A Home Amongst The Clouds (Cloud Ruins) 28:44 20. Find A Way (Dark Cave) 30:43 21. The Poisoned River (Riviére Turquoise) 32:16 22. The Bat Matriarch 34:11 23. Beneath The Tides (Sunken Shrine) 35:49 24. Fire & Earth (Elemental Skylands) 37:59 25. The Demon Army (Underworld) 40:04 26. The Corrupted Past 41:37 27. To Break The Curse (Music Box) 43:33 28. Phantom of Yore (Final Boss) 45:35 29. Convocation Of The Curse 47:31

[@gungfry7728]

Thank you!

[@TheLastLineLive]

Bless you my child

[@BigBox609]

Which one the trailer song?

[@phantomgamerxd5792]

No

[@alienspacebat5218]

The theme from the Elemental Skylands is in the trailer.

[@TheDiegoBros1]

Remember when all of us saw this and said "Oh, a ninja gaiden clone."? Yeah.

[@Broockle]

bahahaha

[@user-ms5tq1dh7i]

it turns out to be a fucking metroidvania. Who would've thought.

[@sleepingwyvern]

@@user-ms5tq1dh7i and who would have thought that metroid and castlevania are maze of galious clones?

[@sleepingwyvern]

there is a difference between clone and inspired by

[@charlesmatthews8420]

It's a multi-genre switching masterpiece, inspired by ninja gaiden, symphony of the night-the original metroidvania, and even Mike tyson's punch-out

[@kimmycat2977]

There isn't a single lackluster track in this entire game. Everything sounds kickass. What a feat!

[@puppykitty6100]

The Future is really bad, but The Past is amazing. It's almost making an unintentional point lol. :)

[@RealPlasmat1c]

@@puppykitty6100 the future has really good music wdym

[@trashbomb]

16:38 has been stuck in my head for so long now, it’s so good.

[@ballisticbullet428]

love this song bro

[@aidanmcbride3666]

Definitely my favourite song in the game by far!

[@canteen1743]

regularly come here to listen it again

[@Shiningforceking]

I can this this happening to any of us... tbh any part of this soundtrack gets stays rent free in my brain

[@ronnierat2374]

15:07 Best part of entire soundtrack Change my mind

[@blackholesun4942]

20:32 better imo 🤔

[@mikedx42]

9:50 is my jam

[@toasterstrooder8628]

Same!

[@PsychoDiesel48]

BAMBOO BOOGALOO! JAM ON!

[@kellerqueen5433]

Who isn't it

[@-r-3656]

Dooo dooo doodoodoooo doodoodoodoo doodoodoo

[@icblundell60]

Bamboo Boogaloo is a banger.

[@rudeboyspodcast]

Your music is the reason I bought this game. It also turned out to be an excellent game tho, so it's a win-win! :D

[@MrHostile12]

Same here

[@TheLastLineLive]

Opposite for me, I was looking forward to the game based on the devs pedigree, the promise of ninja Gaiden like gameplay, and the publisher being my favorite game publisher. But this game has one of the best chiptune soundtracks I've ever heard so definitely gonna be keeping an ear to RDE!

[@Pawnshow]

The prix is good but not as good as hollow knight for what you get! This being said this game is a must play its seriously amazing!

[@cloudy772]

shawn paulin Yeah people need to stop comparing games to Hollow Knight. It’s just too good!

[@JoakimOtamaa]

@@randinoms6149 I agree. As a fan of metroidvania-genre I found it pretty lacking and boring since every area looks same and I don't remember any music from the game and so far every metroidvania I have played have had amazing music. The "soul" and map system were also not for me.

[@NamelessOne91]

One of the best retro game soundtracks in a very long time, every level song is catchy and memorable, even days after I stopped playing the songs were in my head. Great job, I'll add these songs to my personal playlists for sure.

[@ethsofresh]

Totally shits on undertales music.

[@icblundell60]

Bamboo Boogaloo is my jam.

[@bigbluebuttonman1137]

Geek Peak Gaming The real heavy hitters in Undertale all seemed to come at the end (final boss themes). In The Messenger, it’s much more level in quality across the tracks. But we all know ARCANE SHOPPE is the best track...!

[@nerdycat9180]

favorite tracks: 1. A Messenger Is Needed (Introduction) 0:00 2. Ninja’s Respite (Ninja Village) 1:13 3. Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills) 2:28 4. Detritus Risen (Autumn Hills Boss) 3:53 5. Forgotten (Forlorn Temple) 4:39 6. Into The Depths (Catacombs) 7:03 7. Ruxxtin the Great 9:03 8. Bamboo Boogaloo (Bamboo Creek) 9:50 9. Harness The Winds (Howling Grotto) 11:51 10. Quillshroom’s Horrors (Quillshroom Marsh) 13:42 11. Turmoil & Treachery 15:54 12. Impossible Ascent (Searing Crags) 16:38 13. Colos & Suses 18:49 14. The Frozen Light (Glacial Peak) 20:31 15. The Time Gauntlet (Tower Of Time) 22:33 16. The Arcane Golem 24:16 17. Leap Of Faith 25:52 18. The Arcane Shoppe 26:41 19. A Home Amongst The Clouds (Cloud Ruins) 28:44 20. Find A Way (Dark Cave) 30:43 21. The Poisoned River (Riviére Turquoise) 32:16 22. The Bat Matriarch 34:11 23. Beneath The Tides (Sunken Shrine) 35:49 24. Fire & Earth (Elemental Skylands) 37:59 25. The Demon Army (Underworld) 40:04 26. The Corrupted Past 41:37 27. To Break The Curse (Music Box) 43:33 28. Phantom of Yore (Final Boss) 45:35 29. Convocation Of The Curse 47:31

[@diamondsteveyt4020]

Ah the whole soundtrack me too

[@lyrevonwahrheit9538]

Time travel? Nah, just a ninja jumping between the Nintendo and SEGA Dimensions.

[@cardboardhed1967]

I come back to this more than any other game soundtrack. It really is just ridiculously good. Like wtf 49:29 particularly gets me

[@victorsoares9236]

11:51 IT IS MY JAM

[@eltronic234animaciones]

Same

[@YtemuDavid]

@@eltronic234animaciones wtf yo te ví en el canal de rusty xd

[@eltronic234animaciones]

@@YtemuDavid rusty el lego? xd

[@YtemuDavid]

@@eltronic234animaciones yea helou, que raro que estes aquí a mi me encanta messenger

[@eltronic234animaciones]

@@YtemuDavid yo lo jugué por gamepass pero lo quitaron y no alcanze a jugar el DLC

[@Widderic]

20:50 I so very much love the high pitch hi hat beam sounding thing, this song gets me going!

[@Euruk1]

2:28 My jam

[@juansamalot9163]

Zero Foxtrot i cant stop!! Its taken over

[@toasterstrooder8628]

Same! Such a great first level theme.

[@toxicitzi357]

that's how you start a great game..

[@toasterstrooder8628]

It is a very strong start for sure.

[@ramongiovane]

close your eyes and imagine hit and jumping the candle lights and avoiding demon fire balls xD

[@sinitheexcellent3654]

since I don't see a lot of people talking about it, I gotta mention how good 8:27 is

[@mullet_muffins]

35:49 thanks for making my new favorite water level theme

[@francoemanuelbordon9487]

So true !!!

[@sushantheshreztha8777]

And now that one water level is a whole another game with the same guy with the soundtrack RDE. Sea of Stars is gonna be amazing.

[@DivideByNil]

Outstanding. RDE could make a sewer level legendary.

[@Zeranzo1]

9:51 Not the only reason I come here, but definitely a highlight for the lyrics alone: "I like Chinese food Chinese food is good for you I like to eat Chinese food And Chinese food is yummy too If you like me too You will bring me Chinese food Because it is so yummy did I mention I like Chinese food"

[@Widderic]

yo I just sang that tot he tune and I'm dyinggggg everybody try it

[@SebMegronski]

I hate that this works

[@Erikulum]

@@SebMegronski Of course it work, they're the official lyrics! XD

[@ferez1985]

Oh my god thats hilarious, i cant stop singing hahaha

[@ClaudiosCollection]

The Messenger OST is so awesome and memorable, Mega-Man II memorable! It'll be remembered for the rest of time! Thanks for the incredible work!

[@anthonychairez9433]

Hell yeah

[@phantomgamerxd5792]

So true

[@CinestesiaAnime]

26:41 The reason you are here.

[@mihneaionescu8766]

I totally agree with you

[@MrFredd38]

Don't touch that cabinet.

[@RockyPixel]

I already told you, the cabinets off limits

[@idongeddit9226]

Hell Yeah

[@theoutergod8666]

No one doubts that.

[@tigran010]

0:00 - 56:02 This *is* my jam

[@SebMegronski]

I see what you did there

[@TheNumber86]

9:50 I fucking love this one.

[@georgecoley9514]

OSW Review led me here

[@FutaYuuta]

I would feel betrayed if they made a sequel for this game and got a different guy to do the soundtrack

[@XenobakaLP]

37:59 THERE IT IS

[@antonieochandler6969]

Get me!!!!

[@cyber_sheep]

Thanks

[@christopharndt2494]

100%

[@Kiri___YT]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@danielziltener7195]

16:38 is my fav by far - even though every single one on this soundtrack sounds amazing!

[@WW-1995]

Just played the game with no expectations, finds out it's a little gems and the soundtrack is dope. Without talking about the chiptune soundfont/vst but about the composition: I really like the fact that it sounds modern on one-hand but still have an old-school touch.

[@z31Joshyman]

Poisoned river jfc what a jam. The sound design is so good.

[@Redpoppy80]

As someone who grew up with Nintendo and Mario music The Frozen Light really comes out of left field to me. Unlike Mario ice themes which focus on slow tempo to build a more frozen wasteland vibe that you need to traverse slowly else you are sure to slide into a death pit, The Frozen Light goes for a rather fast tempo to convey to the player that "you don't have time to be slow and careful here" and it really works as this is the first stage where you are in constant danger of instadeath and really teaches you that moving fast with a plan is the way to win here.

[@LukeFlywalker37]

This is actually an insightful observation! I would not have noticed that. Thanks for sharing.

[@Shiningforceking]

Yo, to Anyone posting time stamp, I hear you all and you're all right. All of this soundtrack is amazing and any part of it can get stuck in your brain one way or another. I wish I could replay to each and everyone of theses post to say how right you are. What an amazing community

[@MaddMountains]

24:16 The Arcane Golem. When I was fighting this boss, I was too busy jamming out to really care about beating it.

[@SaberStash]

This game definitely has one of the greatest OST's I've heard in video games.

[@danielfelipe6131]

Damn, I will definitely feel nostalgia for this game in the future, killer soundtrack and one of my personal favorite indies of all times

[@MrSHURIKENCHO]

Looking through the comments is very interesting. Many games have a definitive track or two, but with The Messenger everyone seems to have a different favourite. Just goes to show how diverse the tracks are I guess.

[@triis8643]

What's your favourite track? :)

[@MrSHURIKENCHO]

@@triis8643 Hard to choose honestly - specially when there are two versions of every track. I ADORE the under water level music especially the intro, but tracks like the Music Box are so well throught out as well... I am hesitant to say it is a 10/10 soundtraxk because some tracks dont do much for me, but most of them are amazing!

[@tokmrjp]

OMG, I didn't know this game's OST is by YOU!? Great job and congratulations! I really must to play this game.

[@ptato3010]

play it, it's really good. Even after 6 months

[@francoemanuelbordon9487]

@@ptato3010 so true !!!!

[@ptato3010]

@@francoemanuelbordon9487 have you played Celeste? The soundtrack for that is golden too

[@8bitmagic]

Bought the game because it looked dope. Your music stuck in my head long after I put the controller down.

[@OmahaGTP]

I 100%’d this on Switch and just bought on Steam to do again. This game deserves as much love or MORE than it gets. Hollow who? This is an indie GOAT.

[@ilyagoydenko4051]

I want one more game from this developer team! The Messenger one of the best game I pass through.

[@callumarcher8111]

Sea of Stars from the same devs is apparently a prequel to The Messenger and looks phenomenal

[@MrGRmask]

28:44 tfw you go for a revisit at Cloud Ruins and the Past variation kicks ass

[@danecekparecek4757]

Yes

[@DiscoCokkroach]

34:11 - I remember the moment when this song kicked on. With everything that was happening in-game at the time, I got some serious Castlevania vibes & it was awesome.

[@nerdsofplay7506]

Sensational work! The music is what pushes the game into legendary for me!

[@How2Bboss]

16:38 my jam

[@ferez1985]

The composer has set a really high bar for any possible sequal to come

[@donmecayustasi]

Tehy already did a sequel. Check out sea of stars ost.

[@user-dl8qm7ri3o]

this OST makes a 50% of the game, the atmosphere, the nostalgia, and the most important part it's very relevant to gameplay. FIRE!

[@yamijim]

THIS GAME IS SO GOOD, PLEASE GO BACK ON TOUR

[@MrHostile12]

19:19 that drum beat is amazing

[@4trym]

Its metal AF!!!

[@Roland4430]

Absolutely killer work, one of the best soundtracks I've heard in recent memory.

[@abhishekghosh2087]

As much as I already want a sequel to The Messenger, I want none other than Rainbowdragoneyes to score the OST for the sequel. Nothing more, nothing less, just more of the same is good enough for me. You guys did an awesome job with the OST of The Messenger and I just cant stop listening to it. Hats off to Rainbowdragoneyes!!! You have my complete support and I appeal to others to fully support Rainbowdragoneyes for the sequel.

[@spaisik3984]

The same dude. I already cant wait the sequel or something another from him and Sabotage

[@pietibredi5896]

Kasperle Musik, goil... sehr schöne Melodien im C64-Style

[@CollinSamatas]

The music from the ad drew me here…One of the best 8/16-bit soundtracks I've heard in ages. Really phenomenal music!

[@tommykammers1847]

I like how the game goes from nes soundtrack to genesis soundtrack this is definitely the most coolest ninja game that is 2D that anyone should take the chance to play undoubtedly worth it

[@robertoluispitajunior7874]

Best Game Music Ever. Period.

[@shovethedove]

take a fucking bow sir. as an old head, this sits up there with the best of them.

[@midioutput]

This OST is one of the best I've heard in any game I've played. So many songs give me goosebumps. There's parts in 'The Poisoned River' that make me feel genuinely emotional. Your work is a serious inspiration. Unreal, thank you!

[@korigun]

NOW THIS....... this absolutely SLAPS!!!

[@CircuitDruid]

So full of energy I cleaned my entire house, raked the garden and dropkicked a legion of demons before disc one was over. Soo Soo good.

[@SteveFusionX]

some of the best chiptune I've heard, especially the mushroom song. Amazing work

[@kicel1252009991_Vankip]

Try listen OSTs from old NES games. For Example: Shatterhand, Shadow of the Ninja, Journey to Silius, Super Spy Hunter, Kick master. All fuking great music.

[@patriciaross3124]

Dragon ball a.

[@patriciaross3124]

@@kicel1252009991_Vankip kappa

[@mcFronta1ot]

14. The Frozen Light (Glacial Peak) 20:31 is my fave so far =D

[@feuzaed9249]

^

[@phantomgamerxd5792]

I like the catacombs theme the best

[@mcFronta1ot]

I finished the game recently =D I really enjoyed the game and all its music. The final stage has some awesome music! it's made from the music notes you've been collecting. I also love how the obstacles in the stage move to the beat of the music. 27. To Break The Curse (Music Box) 43:33

[@kevinlopez227]

Scott Pilgrim vs the World the game vibes

[@FarnhamTheDrunk1]

i am still baffled at how fuckin amazing this soundtrack is... holy fuckin shit... i literally cant stop listening to both "CDs"

[@FarnhamTheDrunk1]

still fuckin listening... i cant stop

[@bigwhiteshogun]

Bamboo Boogaloo is so fcking awesome. Haven't finished the game yet but felt like I need to listen some more to it!

[@deathcold_longplaysua4846]

Dude! You made incredible soundtrack for this game! Especially i love these three tracks: Bamboo Boogaloo (Bamboo Creek), Harness The Winds (Howling Grotto) and Quillshroom’s Horrors (Quillshroom Marsh). It's so amazing that i can't stop listening it over and over again.

[@mdgeisto8953]

So good. Excellent to have running in the background for work 👍

[@erefxul]

I don't know why, but I could listen "the Arcane Shoppe" forever.... Thanks you!

[@pawarl.o.s.881]

Is been a year and I'm still listening to this

[@stefanlangenhoven78]

I think this game caught almost everyone by surprise

[@yeetusstefanamewthethird4321]

I love the messenger it is one of my all time favorite games . And the soundtrack is amazing I listen to it some times in school while I do my work

[@Rigorwideo]

when i watched this games trailer i bought it immediately solely for the music. One of the best videogame OST of the decade, if not of all time

[@afluffypunda4046]

28:44 my fav so far

[@danecekparecek4757]

Good taste

[@matthagen67]

As somebody who grew on NES and SNES games, I love all those retr-games, especially Metroidvanias and platformers (only wish there were more of them). This game, however, is an absolute masterpiece. As much as I love Ninja Gaiden trilogy (almost on par with Castlevania), I gotta admit the Messenger IS a much better experience. It is clearly inspired by NG, but in its core, it's something fresh. The script is really intelligent, witty, funny thanks to Thierry's writing. Kudos for that! And it's the only modern retro-game that has so many phenomenal stage songs. Searing Crags (16:38), Catacombs (7:03), Bamboo Creek (9:50), Autumn Hills (2:28), The Arcane Shoppe (26:41), and many others... so many catchy themes. I absolutely love this soundtrack! I can listen to this sh%t all day long, and it doesn't get boring. Thank you fellas at Sabotage Studio for putting your love and passion into this project. You made something really special. Can't wait for Sea of Stars (Chrono Trigger and FFVI are my favourite games of all time)!

[@marioVSN]

I love the "Catacombs" theme so much! ❤❤

[@brainfreeze5597]

They are all phenomenal. My favorite is Harness the Wind.

[@santiagogrinblat907]

Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills) my favorite, i love it

[@Tsunamy34]

Just finished this masterpiece on Game Pass and let me tell you, THIS MUSIC IS AWESOME! I loved all the songs... this my guy is perfection! I loved the game and it's soundtrack. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS INCREDIBLE WORK

[@kellerqueen5433]

Go higher! Higher! We can go higher! 29:17

[@exxent88]

This OST gives me chills, it's incredible. It enhanced the game experience immensely, it's some of the best work I've heard in a very long time.

[@corsothrash]

My favorites: 3. Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills) 2:28 6. Into The Depths (Catacombs) 7:03 9. Harness The Winds (Howling Grotto) 11:51 18. The Arcane Shoppe 26:41 (top1)

[@ZeZwede]

already pestered you on twitter on how good this soundtrack is. just great work. many thumbs up. i think my personal fav is The Frozen Light from glacial peaks. it fills al my nostalgia senses with joy.

[@ZeZwede]

then again Bamboo is pretty damn sweet too...

[@kjwhite24]

Best OST since Shovel Knight. Nothing even comes close.

[@bigbluebuttonman1137]

Preach.

[@zebur4170]

This is just amazing. Seriously good work man. Best 8bit ever created.

[@golions13579]

16:38 Might be my favorite. This and hills of destiny. Can’t stop listening on itunes. Gonna buy the vinyl out of principle and the fact that I want more. Lol.

[@aceyirl]

Most games cannot focus on a great OST with the demands of modernity. But real gems like this absolutely take the game to a whole new level. The attention to musical and cultural detail with the different musical generations is a hobbyists dream come true, but more broadly; a welcome addition to any lover of ear worms. Thanks for playing!

[@themantbr]

This soundtrack its insanely good. Thank you and congratulation on such a good Soundtrack

[@l1mb3rt41]

This one of my favorites games of all time

[@eduardotobares6276]

Primer comentario en español.... The Arcane Shoppe 26:41 la mejor canción de este juego

[@PoisonInc]

I REALLY hope you're coming back for the supposed sequel; your work on this game was incredible!

[@TorahGonzalez]

What an amazing job, man! Loved every second of it, both the game and the ost. Thanks for uploading it ❤️

[@elgoog-the-third]

In my eyes (and ears) this game is a masterpiece on every level. I love it. At the very least, it's my personal Game of The Year 2018. :)

[@txcforever]

Man if you plan releasing the OST on physical disks, I would be the first one in line to get a copy.

[@Pawnshow]

No! I would

[@ericriggsbee]

txcforever i want it on vinyl.

[@8lb6ozbabyjsus]

@@ericriggsbee release comes in April

[@K9aircraft]

The Vinyl is out now

[@marduk1734]

Hills of Destiny and Bamboo Boogaloo are undoubtedly excellent, though I came here for 24:17

[@criminalsen2441]

Okay. I could write a whole essay on why this is the most amazing soundtrack ever but I'll just say: The Bat Matriarch is the perfect example of music in game design. Like... watch the fight muted then with the song. The bat just slowly flies from side to side, occasionally sending down little waves and enemies. It is not a very threatening fight appearance wise. But you put that music on and HOLY SHIT you are suddenly FRANTIC! It's just so genius, I love it and I think about it a lot. The end.

[@applemanc22]

This is the best sound track to any game.

[@fourlightsorchestra]

13:42 quillshtoom’s horrors comes in so hard.

[@vezmo7500]

Hey man, congrats on the release! I thoroughly enjoyed the game from start to finish and the music was a big part of it!

[@slatanek]

Great OST! Listening to it while not playing the game every day. Thank you Sir!

[@piplup2009]

What a great soundtrack, bamboo boogaloo is my favorite and it's so catchy

[@isdogru]

What a score! This is inspiring me for my own game music...

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

These are the best game jams since the three Mega Man X titles for Super NES.

[@HasXXXInCrocs]

Put this on to do homework to and ended up dancing instead cause this shit is so tight. Damn I love this game and its music.

[@wolftales5203]

Does anyone know if he doing the music for Sea of Stars?

[@MagicHammerMusic]

Yes

[@deathcold_longplaysua4846]

Still listening this soundtrack, and still it's awsome!

[@gr8guy202]

This game is such a masterpiece

[@gajettokeibu8220]

This is the work of a genius..