RATE THE THEME! Guilty Gear Strive - OST Preview

[@willdangerfield50468]

"One of those songs where you either love it or despise it" Proceeds to give it a neutral 5

[@Fizz-Q]

Ironic isn't it?

[@labcoatgorilla6784]

He doesn’t know yet.

[@nurandika4563]

Maximillianthony Doodtano right here

[@kyps1259]

I fucking love it

[@yojimbo9410]

LMAO I knew it was coming too. Plus I feel like in these rate videos he hardly ever gives "6" so when he gave one I was like "WOW"

[@thatrainbowquickie8395]

Zato=1's theme ended up being pretty incredible

[@Rubicon-23]

That ending where the entire song comes together making ZATO-1 and Eddie as one for me made it the best OST in the game.

[@e-tan3911]

Same as Axl's.

[@Tabularasa1996]

Agreed

[@MilkT0ast]

I really disagree, the song sounds whack Faust has the best theme by far.

[@thelazerwitch8467]

It makes labbing him very difficult when I keep sobbing 4 minutes into the theme.

[@bizzarejelly5818]

Damn we really live in an Armor-clad Faith.

[@KaminariHouse]

*Armor-clad Faith SOCIETY

[@Vaygon]

S O C I E T Y

[@mikeoakeshart3823]

@@KaminariHouse "Mankind knew they cannot change Armor clad faith."

[@Ramsey276one]

Anime Title: SOCIETY [Kanji actually mean Armor-Clad Faith]

[@haydenfisher1387]

That wording also works too, but yeah I'm still gonna call it Society probably lol

[@marcjimenez4116]

The song preview really screwed with a lot of songs, sadly, ZATO=1's being the biggest case tbh

[@ErectusEnormous]

Seriously tho, they preview the wrong part

[@fuboniousmcgee570]

Maybe they wanted to keep the ending a secret because you wouldn't hear that part while playing (well, most likely not), but yea they did preview the worst part

[@Doug-Strong]

necessary discrepancy is like 1000x better than the preview let on. definitely a 10/10 for me. not being able to read the lyrics also hurt a lot of these scores. the lyrics turn Leo's theme from a 7/10 to a 10/10 for me.

[@ReeseGhost]

@@Doug-Strong absolutley, you will never hear the good part of Rams song sadly

[@demsterclippy4252]

i feel the same way for ram's too

[@GoddamnILoveBison]

The sentence "Bon Jovi/Sonic the Hedgehog" fucking kills me

[@karanwarpzone482]

Late 90s were wild for Rock, Rock Pop, Glam Rock and Sonic the Hedgehog.

[@THB192]

Green Eyes Sonic is hair metal as fuck tho.

[@PasticheofSkin]

Crushing those 40s

[@mindwarp42]

Well, folks elsewhere were commenting on how Ky's theme has serious "Livin' on a Prayer" vibes to it, which I definitely hear as well. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Still good for me, I love that Bon Jovi song.

[@KaminariHouse]

@@PasticheofSkin Gold reply

[@spencerhansberry5156]

Man he needs to do this for the full themes...

[@SuperSilver7591]

REAL and BASED

[@dakiwi2674]

Internet: Going crazy over May's theme. Max: Allow me to introduce myself.

[@DemonicLoki]

Lol I saw that too before watching this 😂

[@DelphinSquared]

In a way May's theme has to be cute, and it fits her.

[@facupumas18]

only memers going crazy for that generic shonen opening

[@shinon5109]

Wait, people really like it unironically? It's straight up garbage lmao

[@triplehelix1872]

@@shinon5109 😐

[@ramp8536]

The first part of Ky's theme is literally the pre-chorus of Livin' on a Prayer

[@Ramsey276one]

All Daisu-core references XD

[@falsusficta3488]

Ram’s theme out of all of them feels the most like we need to hear more of. It feels like we got like 10 seconds of buildup and nothing else

[@jess4you13]

I loved the woman's vocals in the first part, but when the male vocals came in, it was a bit lack luster.

[@joumbra6027]

Ramlethal and Axl themes feel like they put the most linear part of the song so you don't get a lot to work with

[@KaminariHouse]

@@jess4you13 I feel the same. His vocals are sometimes lacking. But I also feel like it's because the preview. The section they let us hear wasn't really that great considering what her theme is probably gonna sound like.

[@SuzakuX]

Knowing how much of a journey Faust's theme is, I'm not prepared to judge any of them based on 15 sec clips.

[@ThiefofCrystals]

Imo while the male vocals don't do much for it, the female vocals sound awful and way too reminiscent of the more bland, generic themes from RWBY.

[@samy29987]

Faust's theme isn't done justice in those 10-15 seconds. It has a bunch of transformations through it and ending in such a triumphant fashion for a character like Faust is super impactful imo. Easily the best theme in the game due to its complexity.

[@MrShagification]

I'm sure the rest of the tracks we haven't heard yet have a lot of similar compositional techniques. It's not really fair to compare snippets to full tracks

[@thatweirdodude3053]

@@MrShagification I agree, but even when the rest of the tracks come out, I believe Faust's theme will still be one of the best, especially if you consider how well it's composition was done.

[@omerboi2704]

Another faust main?

[@Bendakid]

ABCDEF GO

[@mrmelonmanag8733]

I have a feeling he is gonna give May’s theme a very big rating. Edit: I was very, very wrong.

[@bigyikes7658]

im upset

[@PhilliesDude2k20]

50k on my head is disrespect

[@bigyikes7658]

@@PhilliesDude2k20 so upset that i had to double check

[@PhilliesDude2k20]

@@bigyikes7658 a man of culture i see 😌

[@denisn8336]

@@bigyikes7658 I'm big happy

[@mr_0n10n5]

Boy, Potemkin's theme is about to be stuck in our minds for years

[@Ephlaght]

DISCOOOOOOOORD

[@rakiat8815]

@@Ephlaght PRECIIIIIIIIDES

[@polinttalu7102]

@@rakiat8815 SOCIETY

[@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283]

@@polinttalu7102 YOUR SOCIETY

[@Saikyokugen]

@@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283 VANTAAAAAAAAAGE

[@FlubbedPig]

I think Milia's theme is the one I'm looking forward to the most, that snippet really does it for me.

[@redviolet5158]

SOOOOOOOO CARRY ONNNNNNN

[@samedwards3186]

Hers and Axl’s are the two I really want to hear the full songs of

[@ShirouBrando]

Yeah hers leo and rams i NEED to hear the full thing

[@abrahammesrajecorrea2349]

Her theme gives me some Evanescence vibes so I'm looking forward to the whole song... but Leo's theme is damn catchy and Ram sounds just as unique and different.

[@busterwolf9528]

I'm looking forward to I-no's,i love that one

[@TheSeriousSentinel]

I can’t wait to go to EVO and see people at the GG finals holding up “Society” signs.

[@shadow0fx]

Why wait? Just watch AEW wrestling

[@daltondavis1828]

Society

[@Th3SlipKnoT]

Gives a 5 to May's: *PANIK* Gives a 10 to Chipp's: *KALM*

[@crisrodr127]

Gives a 7 to Faust: **KILL**

[@faxmachine1162]

@@crisrodr127 gives a 5 to ram's: DESTROYED

[@Saikyokugen]

Gives a 10 to Potemkin's: *PEACE*

[@KnightMinson]

Gives a 7 to Ky's: PEACE WAS NEVER AN OPTION

[@adriananderson4488]

May's theme is fire

[@Loffter]

May's theme started as a 10/10 for me and gains like 1/4 of a point every time i hear it

[@IrukaSaaan]

Based

[@NoahDaArk]

It’s a really good theme

[@idgaf9636]

mays theme is "i want to fuck my subordinate father, i need therapy!"

[@TFGamer95]

So fitting

[@ramblingnonsense8030]

I fucking love May's Theme, and Bridget's too. I also love May screaming Totsugeki. Yes, I play May, what of it?

[@JaeLit98]

May is just gonna dolphin us to Paramore isn’t she?

[@augusmnyt]

And I’m mad excited about it :D

[@abrahammesrajecorrea2349]

3 steps ahead of you. I got reminded of my childhood rocking to those late 2000s alternative rock songs. But most importantly, to Paramore's Misery Business and Crushchrushcrush lol

[@Neoxon619]

It sounds more like modern Paramore.

[@abrahammesrajecorrea2349]

@@Neoxon619 more like Paramore on its roots.

[@JaeLit98]

@@abrahammesrajecorrea2349 so pretty much Olivia Rodrigo’s “good 4 u”

[@kingofthemoon3063]

Now that the full soundtrack is out, i wonder what Max's opinions are now. Considering that the samples here are very poor representations of the complete tracks, especially for Zato, Ramlethal and Leo.

[@josephorelien3192]

You better do this again when you hear the full length of these songs

[@bruuze1258]

I hope so, seeing as a few of these really feel odd with just the bit we're given. Gotta hear the whole bit to judge them properly

[@josephorelien3192]

@@bruuze1258 agreed. For ky's theme when it goods "under the sacred fire" just sounds so hype. I'm just super hopeful for what comes after

[@pokehybridtrainer]

Yea, that's what I am hoping, but not likely.

[@josephorelien3192]

@@pokehybridtrainer that not likely looking pretty factual right about now

[@JohnnyofTheSevenSeas]

​@josephorelien3192 it's actually "Under the Sacred briars"

[@Linosek279]

5:33 Kinda like how “Smell of The Game” was originally called “Lazy Heart”, but so many people got hung up on the chorus that they just kind of rolled with it

[@vermilingus9018]

Hey if nothing else May's theme, as divisive as it is. Is *very* May.

[@bruhyote132]

OKAY SO IM NOT INSANE, LEO'S THEME DOES COME ACROSS AS A SEA SHANTY!

[@popcorn82b]

With like 80 homages to queen in it. lol

[@senshipride]

A sea shanty about survivors guild and depression yeah

[@treedude4246]

Its cause its also like a marching song

[@vergilsonofsparda2350]

For me Faust's is the best. There's like a whole character arc in just that one song. Potemkin's is a close second. Edit: After giving it a listen, May's is def up there as well, much better than what Max gave it imo, but I get we all have different tastes.

[@jacoblarson8113]

Faust theme is so good reminds me of protest the hero lol and the chorus is like faith no more

[@vergilsonofsparda2350]

@@jacoblarson8113 It kind of reminded me of Queen a little bit

[@jacoblarson8113]

@@vergilsonofsparda2350 oh yea dude I can see that for sure haha

[@conrado7494]

I'm still waiting THAT STORM THAT IS APPROACHING

[@AHylianWarrior]

His is definitely my favourite at the moment. You just feel so bad for the guy who's practically a zombie now considering how he plays like.

[@T29hotrod]

Max on Disaster of passion, *"This isnt metal rock"* *-10/10*

[@zach_zach5453]

I KNOW RIGHT DISASTER OF PASSION IS SO FUCKIG GOOF

[@AnthonyKusanagi101]

It was bad. 0/10

[@lidzk]

don't get me wrong, i like it, but it just sounds like an anime opening instead of a fighting game song

[@nahuel3433]

@@lidzk For one of the most anime characters in this anime game.

[@JohnnyofTheSevenSeas]

​@AnthonyKusanagi101 notice how everyone's ignoring you. *that's because your opinion doesn't matter*

[@Setteri_]

Really curious to hear Millia's full theme.

[@CreationsFlare]

The thing I think about alot is how Milia's and Zato's snippets have a sort of back and forth. "I feel a touch of moonlight" versus "Hopelessness fueled by the light"

[@Setteri_]

@@CreationsFlare idk much about the gg lore but they were a couple at some point right?

[@CreationsFlare]

@@Setteri_ It's weird. The best way I could put it is that they cared for each other deeply during their time in the Assassin Guild, and both had a similar fate of having to deal with forbidden beasts. Zato however, drunk on the power of Eddie despite losing his vision for it, rises to power in the Assassin Guild and becomes it's leader. Super corrupt, but super powerful. Milia deals with the guilt of all of this and sought to kill him, which she does manage to do. Zato, dying and coming back to life because he was experimented on, doesn't really exist anymore. Eddie primarily feasts on Zato's corpse, but faint glimmers of Zato's memory peek though, like his need to protect Milia. But yeah, at this point, Eddie is in control of Zato for the most part, which is why his theme is so wild and heavy. Meanwhile Milia has to also deal with the reincarnated Zato of whom she killed, which is why her theme rocks power but also seems to be in her own tug of war of what to do with keeping him alive, again. Thank you for listening to my ted talk.

[@Fizz-Q]

@@CreationsFlare yeah but in Xrd Zato gets revived by the dudes with numbers on their heads so he is normal zato

[@Who_is_Ari]

@@Setteri_ Millia and Zato were a couple in the past, but it was more of a "stockholm syndrome" deal with Zato being the one who took Millia into the guild when she was an orphan. Him being super corrupt with power after getting Eddie, on top of being super manipulative and controlling of Millia when they were a couple (iirc he was the one who coaxed her into getting her Forbidden Beast) was part of the reason Millia turned on him, chose to leave the guild, and swore to kill him and Eddie.

[@xXcheapdeathXx]

Zato's theme sounds like its about to go into a gnarly breakdown right as they cut it off.

[@ZhangHe2369]

It's so much better in full. Like, that part out of context sounds lame, but the rest of the song is amazing. Lots of these snippets don't show the good bits.

[@sopadefideos5636]

@@ZhangHe2369 yeah, the last minute its probably the best part of all the soundtrack

[@Neon-yj9xw]

For some reason, Axl's theme has ARMS energy to me

[@ungabungainc.1691]

Same i think its the woahoahoah that does it

[@firebreak2009]

noice

[@arbetor12]

It sounds like the ARMS title theme

[@staticshock4239]

Without the "Out of the box" lyric, it would fit in Arms.

[@Gebirges]

100% ARMS

[@sanyashaihov2721]

Armor - Clad Faith defines Potemkin as a character so well it's just amazing.And Play The Hero just so damn catchy,totaly can see it sticking in my playlist for months,prolly even years to come.

[@dotTxtFile]

I'M A FOOL,

[@Jason_Altea]

​@@dotTxtFile I KNOW NOTHING,

[@dotTxtFile]

@@Jason_Altea I TAKE THE ROLE OF A SILLY CLOWN...

[@Jason_Altea]

@@dotTxtFile BUT I WON'T TURN MY BACK ON LIIIIIIIIFE!!!

[@dotTxtFile]

@@Jason_Altea I'M A FOOL,

[@ekosandvic7598]

Beginning of Nagoriyukis theme: Eeeeverything in this world! Leeeeads to soul enlightment! There is nothing wasted about our liiiiives!

[@sullyboi_9867]

The snooooow falling in spring! Moooon hangs during the day! One with self, and tiiiiiiime!

[@rsotuyo15]

So what Let's get to the bottom line If so what do you fight for You're denying your thirst Now it's time... to feast!

[@marche800]

Break it out, keep grinding Dive in deep like cold steel I won't face my doom Sayonaaaraaa!!!

[@danielmarroquindominguez3198]

Well done! How dare you!!! Never too late to bend the knee When Hell freezes over! SAYONARAAAA!!!

[@alicekingston8521]

The world is starting to reject you If so what do you fight for You must know your place Now it's time To feast

[@azuredragon8388]

11:07 okay can we talk about how Nago’s super is timed perfectly to the music here?

[@Owen-zm6sq]

I dont feel right judging entire songs by 10 second snippits. I know we judge things way before release based on scraps all the time in the FGC but music aficionados we are not.

[@berserkerf0x574]

I totally agree . People sometimes say " X theme sucks" and I'm like "bruh , these are 20 seconds of 4 min themes . Wtf"

[@kei7540]

@@berserkerf0x574 Yeah like some people are like old games songs are better and we haven't even heard the new songs in full

[@Fizz-Q]

I don't dislike any themes but Zato's theme is problably gonna be sick

[@mindwarp42]

Some of us are music aficionados, but we should know not to fully judge based on snippets. At least Max recognized this, and admitted things could change with full versions.

[@KuroNoTenno]

If you go back to character trailers, you'll hear a super sick opening riff in Leo's theme that's not here.

[@HellRider_]

>Zato is the edgiest Guilty Gear character >When Testament and Raven exist

[@qadashchaayah144]

Im with you in the "Where Testament?" Bandwagon. Hell I've been asking that question since Revelator. Possibly Xrd.

[@Iffem]

@@qadashchaayah144 Testament's been dead for a while... like canonically, story dead

[@denisn8336]

@@Iffem looks like we need a new edglord

[@popcorn82b]

@@qadashchaayah144 No one who's actually experienced Testament wants his ass in the game. KEEP that nigga gone.

[@DEADPOOL9AND]

@@Iffem Testament was revived way back in X, canonically he's alive now.

[@eme4136]

A 7 for Ky's theme??? bruh

[@danson4774]

he kinda hates Ky so i think it's ok for him to give it a 7, better than i was expecting (for me is the best track in the game tho)

[@Nico-hm7qv]

Definitely a banger if i ever heard one, cant wait to hear the rest. The «under the sacred fire» part is amazing.

[@Aelf1239]

@@Nico-hm7qv Sad that its cut right there

[@shadow0fx]

Ky’s theme is literally cut right before the chorus, which is the best part of the song so it kinda makes sense. I had the same rating before I heard the full version, which shot it up to a 10

[@seththeace6217]

Under the sacred briars

[@drewclark3435]

The fact that Max brought up nightwish, which is 1: A band the majority of the general public doesn't know 2: Is in my top two bands of al time with kamelot makes me happy. Very happy.

[@jas3946]

As much as I dislike May and her theme. I'll gladly admit that the song is perfect for her. If I had to guess who that song belonged to in the cast, without a shadow of a doubt I would say May.

[@tyrantravealpha]

I don't dislike may as a character, and I really enjoy her other themes. I'll give it a couple proper listens at least.

[@ozi-g-be]

It's like Nanase's theme all over again

[@demiurge2501]

@@ozi-g-be except this one can be played while playing a match and work

[@KiskeFriedChicken]

@@ozi-g-be i never understood why people hated Nanase's theme.

[@ByrneBaby]

I love her theme, but that’s one thing I thought of that was legit a fact. Love it or hate it, it fits her PERFECTLY.

[@andresmith1317]

Nothing felt as good to me as landing a combo when smell of the game’s chorus kicked in

[@AllViews714]

YES! I WOULD LOVE AN MVC3 AND BLAZBLUE INSTALMENT OF RATE THE SOUNDTRACK!

[@BossWolfHomieG]

the snippet of fausts theme doesnt do it justice, the whole song is definitely a 10/10

[@baneful2552]

FACTS

[@dizzyteaa]

most of these snippets didnt do any of the songs justice lol, he's probably already heard most of the themes a bunch by playing the game but i really hope he goes back and listens to the full tracks

[@LegamSSF]

I wish he would also do this for the full soundtrack when the game comes out, but this was likely a stream one-off thing that won't happen again...

[@boyanpenev9822]

"Edgiest character in Guilty Gear" Testament: Am I a joke to you?

[@griffingower1883]

To be fair Testament you haven't been in a guilty gear game in 22 years

[@ordersol5221]

@@griffingower1883 You... You're exaggerating, right?

[@griffingower1883]

@@ordersol5221 no I'm being legit serious Testament hasn't been in a guilty gear since GG1 GGX and GGX2

[@reddeadreaver8558]

"Ass to mouth, conscience is screaming let end!"

[@dextergarner1286]

Balls to balls!!

[@Ramsey276one]

Excuse meWUT

[@reddeadreaver8558]

@@dextergarner1286 Cannot let anyone do it again.

[@Ramsey276one]

@Mr Mistah WHOA XD

[@jetstreamlove_r7420]

Love how Max starts pumping the volume as soon as Sol's theme starts kicking in

[@jackjack121]

Me: 🤘😆🤘 Max: "This one's okay..."

[@Joker-nh6dd]

Ky in a nutshell

[@alittlebirdi]

Some of these, especially Axel's and Ram's, you really need to hear the whole thing to form an opinion.

[@DurgerDude]

Yoooo, the Nightwish shoutout. My favorite streamer mentions my favorite band, and I'm watching this half an hour before their virtual concert goes live. How surreal. Now I'm wondering which song he heard.

[@mychaeljones7526]

Cool

[@CovildoLeon]

Crownless, probably

[@LordDragox412]

The best part about Nightwish is how many different styles of music there are. There's something for everyone and I'm pretty sure everyone would find at least one song they'd like, especially considering there have been three vocalists in the band (Tarja, Anette, and the current one, Floor) so there's no excuse of "I hate the band because I don't like the singer's voice". Heck, there's even songs where only Marco sings if someone hates female vocalists :P

[@WoodyPR]

I loved Leo's theme and how the music starts when he spins his swords like a maniac LOL

[@specter_badguy9675]

Seeing Max head bang was something I didn't know I needed in life

[@Vaygon]

Sameeeee

[@magicalcapi9148]

*Faust's theme* "I think we haven't heard this one before" Just... ALL THE TIME IN THE ONLINE MATCHES I love 'Colors' but dang, for some reason, it plays so often in Max games

[@CrimsonFIame]

Not at all surprised he didn't care for Mays theme 🤣

[@imarock.7662]

Yeah. I mean, it's Max. :/

[@griffingower1883]

Who would care for when it makes you want to go insane

[@keiroppi2250]

i think the fact that my personal ranking of them is almost reverse of what max's is means the ost is generally really good and it goes down to taste

[@miguelgomes6849]

The riffs in Sol theme are amazing

[@berserkerf0x574]

And are totally in line with his previous themes , THAT'S a Character theme.

[@D_To_The_J]

My favorite Guilty Gear song is still Ky's Holy Order (Be Just or be Dead) from GGX2

[@tyrantravealpha]

Widely considered a classic for a reason!

[@Iffem]

well, that's just not fair, hahaha

[@HandOfVecna1188]

Those times you could get it to play in Xrd were magical

[@Ramsey276one]

Keep Yourself Alive Fuuga Open the Gates Ricochet(Korean OST) Kum Nagoriyuki XD

[@waskillroyhere]

That is absolutely my favorite version of Holy Orders

[@cashordeals3672]

When i read that thumbnail i immediately thought yeah dolphin girl top tier 🤣 especially after seeing the memes until i realized yeah nah this max

[@thelegendaryhusquin9906]

Oof

[@karanwarpzone482]

🐬 T O T S U G E K I 🐬

[@uthertheking]

You're telling me I've been saying "I'm a clown of fate" to Potemkin's theme like a moron?

[@DrMario-]

Apparently. I thought it was clown of fate and armor clad faith, just different for each verse.

[@vergilsonofsparda2350]

We all have. Don't feel too bad.

[@misterbin00]

I listened it again but it still sounds like "I'm a clown of fate" or "I'm a clown of faith". Given that the lyrics also say "I'm a fool, I know nothing, I may sound like a silly clown", I think it is an intentional wordplay

[@flowersandcheesecake1710]

For everyone who thought it would call Society: We all are a clown in fate

[@baddealdude807]

Faust's theme to me is a 10/10. when it gets to that one part where the key shifts and the orchestra kicks in is such a hype moment and I love it so much

[@ivangalvan9372]

Yesssss

[@smokyjo5245]

For additional reference, a number of the character trailers have longer samples (Chipp, Faust) or instrumental versions (Millia/Zato, Ram, Leo, Nago, Anji, I-no) released in prior months.

[@benilinshingoseth2086]

Axl's theme is underrated !!

[@keithr.4645]

Yeah I liked it!

[@aypux2700]

Yed

[@EbonyIfrit]

iNCREDIBLY UNDERRATED. Max hates melody's I swear.

[@rainer9931]

I dont really think it has very much identity compared to the others. Then again, with Guilty Gear music, you kinda dont care at first and the more you listen to it it gets better

[@fraudhoward1409]

The dude just screaming out of the box a bunch just isn't that great to me I agree with Max on this one.

[@thotacon]

Musicians and non musicians are having a straight up duel over this soundtrack. I love it!

[@Erk1234567]

Ram's theme sounded better during her reveal trailer. I feel like the vocals totally throw off the jazzy prog-rock vibe they were going for. I'm hoping the full version turns it around (or you can unlock instrumental versions of every track)

[@null-wq5cp]

I really hope we can get instrumental versions!

[@ShirouBrando]

I feel like we need to hear more of rams theme before we judge it we barley hear any vocals from her's since it starts off with instrumental

[@Erk1234567]

@@ShirouBrando Yeah, I tried to suggest this in my original comment, but I should've specified that the final mix was not quite what I expected based on my first impression. I'm definitely still interested in hearing the full version

[@ShirouBrando]

@@Erk1234567 yeah i totally agree

[@android19willpwn]

I still feel like I enjoyed I-NO's instrumental theme from her reveal trailer more than the one we've got in-game

[@stephanieaensland6520]

So it honestly feels like each track has a specific musical influence, and I love that. In the same way each character plays very differently, each of their themes is also extremely distinct. I can't quite place each of the musical influences, but I have a few. Potemkin: I get big Viking metal vibes off of this, and I think it's the chanting rhythm and tempo that makes me feel like it could be an Iced Earth song. Chunky mid-tempo music to drink and fight along with. Faust: Alice in Chains comes to mind first, especially with those vocals. I feel like there's a little bit of Dream Theater in there, as well, but I'm not as familiar with their work. Millia: Max says Nightwish, and I would agree that it has a little bit of what they were after Tarja left the band and Anette came in. I also hear a lot of Amaranthe or Casey Lee Williams (best known for RWBY stuff) in there. Ramlethal: This is prog as FUCK! The use of synth and what I think is a syncopated rhythm reminds me of the more experimental progressive bands of the early electronic era. Good stuff, but definitely not to everyone's ear. Leo: That's a drinking song all right! Just enough of that upbeat Gaelic rhythm and slightly off-kilter melodic timing to make you feel like someone is singing it off the cuff after their third drink in. Giovanna: Sounds like Red Hot Chili Peppers in a big way. California surfer rock style with those cute little samples. I can't quite place anything else, and I definitely don't hear the "Come Together" in Nago's theme. Like at all.

[@matheusvasiliauskassoares4361]

Zato's theme ending is 100% inspired by Queen

[@MangaManiac]

The ending song with the Steve mix. Man that was great

[@xxNightxTrainxx]

Max being very laid back about Axl's theme is very fitting for the character

[@berserkerf0x574]

Strive themes really make an enfasis on vocals . And personally I think every theme fits really well with each character . Zato in the story has lost all personality after been resurrected . So the vocals really fit imo. In Ram's case , She's a girl that's trying to find herself ( meaning in her life and such things ) , so the enfasis on chorus really interest me . I'm really looking forward to the full versions of the songs .

[@Jeikobu]

I'm not too hot on them all being vocals. I kind of prefer having only a couple notable vocal tracks and the rest fantastic instrumentals

[@Galiaverse]

*emphasis

[@cell4224]

I think the problem with some of these tracks is that they are very out of place compared to the music the series is known for, if you compare some of these to the rest of the GG library they don't belong in the same genre, which is absurd because the metal aesthetic is one of the defining traits of the series. Almost all character themes in GG AC+, Xrd and even vastedge is instantly recognizeably as being Guilty Gear music. I think the May & Ram themes are the biggest offenders in this regard, i wouldn't recognize them as GG tracks if i heard these themes without context.

[@michaelwhitmire9015]

@@cell4224 Agreed and its going to be difficult for requiem to beat the midnight carnival from double xx.

[@MrShagification]

@@Galiaverse Why you gotta enfasize his spelling error? :) I love ESL/Google Translate comments

[@tylernaze8020]

I hope he does this for Killer Instinct Characters themes and Ultra's that come with it!

[@AresGod0fWar]

Give us a new KI!!!!

[@kyoww]

I don´t know, I enjoyed Leo Theme the most, it feels such a fun beat

[@busterwolf9528]

I know,right? To me it sounds like Stone Cold Crazy

[@liplaygames5591]

FIGHT LIKE A LION!

[@gormass6183]

They definitely should've shown a lot more of each song, especially Zato-1's theme

[@vergilsonofsparda2350]

I know it's not recent AT ALL, but I'd really love to see a KI edition of this since that game is filled with almost nothing but absolute bangers Edit: And MAHVEL vs Capcom 3

[@Just_a_fan4747]

I second this, KI music is so great

[@mindwarp42]

Although there is a question on how objective Max could be, especially considering a certain guest guitarist on Inferno... 😉

[@webbowser8834]

Yeah, I constantly go back to Eagle and TJ Combo's theme, the former being one of my favorite music pieces period.

[@vergilsonofsparda2350]

@@webbowser8834 Same man. Jago and Omen's theme are really great too imo. Mick Gordon really killed it with KI's soundtrack[Omega Sparx too]

[@cenobitecenobite7380]

You’d think they’d at least give axl a more 80s Bon Jovi/GnR esque sound or is that part of the joke.

[@CHEYMIX]

from what im seeing people dont like the "Charecter Themes" because they don't sound like xrd and judge based on past themes. also they are snippets so its fair to not be sure of them yet

[@tomasfong40]

I honestly love the soundtrack. its legit a whole album with a game thrown in. Its great

[@ShikiRyougi05]

People don't like it because they're vocal

[@kei7540]

@@ShikiRyougi05 Bruh

[@Graestra]

I literally have seen nothing but praise for it till this video. No idea where he’s seeing people not like it

[@CHEYMIX]

@@kei7540 he's not completely wrong

[@Glandulf19]

It's a shame Zato's theme preview doesn't do it any favor, it is an incredibly powerful theme that truly expresses the struggles of the character imo, especially the start and end, with that jazzy complaint... Anyway, great vid, amazing soundtrack !

[@BlueJayJames69]

Axl's theme sounding straight outta ARMS

[@dextergarner1286]

It’s early 2000’s punk with the “whoooooas”

[@Fizz-Q]

@@dextergarner1286 yeah but ARMS owns that now apparently

[@KlasiqueTV]

I was saying the same thing lol

[@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283]

@@Fizz-Q Let ARMs have the recognition please lmao

[@Fizz-Q]

@@librathebeautifulwarmonk1283 No :)

[@dominicnicosia5752]

Would love if u did another one of these after hearing the songs in full. Like other ppl said a lot of the previews don’t do the songs justice, especially Zato. Ur pretty spot on with Ram being a “love it or hate it song” since it’s intentionally weird but I think it’s easier to get into when u hear the full package. But I’m about the weird shit so maybe just me lol

[@ima4248]

I felt the volume increase when Sol's theme kicked in lmao

[@AtelierRobu]

Not included from the Twitch stream is Max bringing in "Sky Should Be High" from Revelator to talk about some of his favourite GG tracks and chat responding with "Storyteller" from Sign. It was a rocking time!

[@ShinDSER]

Storyteller FUCKS.

[@ultraftriv9261]

I believe in Chipp theme supremacy

[@OurJynx]

Leo's theme is so much like a folk song, and I adore it.

[@sinfulrat287]

in defense of the Zato theme I kinda interpreted it as the first part being unruly and all over the place to signify Eddie and then it starts to focus into the chorus and is alot more consistent with its beat to signify Zato=1, but that's just me. All the music is 10/10 to me

[@dimos6628]

I feel like zatos theme from what we heard is more about zatos entire story. Like "crowned king I lost my mind" is a clear reference to when he arose to power in the assassins guilt and became corrupt. Also the whole "banished/vanished into dark" part could be a reference to him dying by millia and Eddie taking over the body, or his incomplete resurrection. And then "it is hopelessness filled by the light" is also a clear reference as to how he found a new meaning to his life in the form of protecting millia

[@dimos6628]

@Leith Aziz PAGY I don't mind, I know for sure that I missed on the first few lines but I cannot make out what the singer is saying, will update if I understand it

[@sinfulrat287]

@@dimos6628 damn you hit it right on the head man great job

[@dimos6628]

@@sinfulrat287 I spent too much time learning this complicated lore to not use it

[@an0rangutan]

Two references to Sonic music, Max can we get a Sonic theme tier list? Or perhaps just a Crush 40 list?

[@imarock.7662]

I second this.

[@Dirtyboots3strikes]

Potemkin's theme will always be "Society" to me. It's still in my head. But Armor-Clad Faith is a pretty good name. EDIT: Ok, listening to Chipp's theme again. Play the Hero still slaps.

[@Iffem]

fun fact, Armor-Clad Faith is the first line of the song

[@ruiigrit]

4:56 for me it's an 11, Chipp was the first character I played when I started playing gg and that song literally made me cry the first time I heard it

[@DRAG-zm4el]

May theme reminds me the Amy Rose theme of sonic adventure lol

[@pinkdragon324]

Reminds me of Team Rose's theme in sonic heroes hah, maybe the use of the phrase "follow you".

[@houstong7103]

In case youre wondering Max, the Sea Shanty song was from Them's Fightin Herds. Youre welcome!

[@demosuki9572]

Armor-clad Faith is definitely my favorite soundtrack from this game. SOCIETY!

[@gojochillmode839]

I thank you Max for introducing me to Nightwish and getting me hooked on them

[@EboneWisteria]

Check out Beast in Black. Equally as good

[@steadyboost7]

Giving May a 5/10 kinda hurts. Total juxtaposition of the rest of the soundtrack and perfectly fits the character.

[@theogravity866]

it's max what do you expect :p

[@ChonglerBubby]

i agree. definitely deserves a 2/10. it hurts to give it any higher

[@hollowedboi5937]

I think Giovanna’s theme is good, I just heard it so many times in the Beta that I’m a little tuckered out with it. Tho Millia’s theme sounds good as hell I wanna hear the whole thing

[@mychaeljones7526]

I sing Givonna theme in the shower.

[@DURIEL1]

*BS Blazing gets a solid 10/10 from me.*

[@smashbro67]

2:22 Max is trying so hard not to admit it’s a 10/10.

[@tinysquidwardonachair2236]

Legit looked like his braincells just killed themselves

[@omgitzjsmithbubble]

I gotta hear more of Ramlethal’s theme in order to judge it. I love her Xrd theme so I gotta compare it to that.

[@thezintere-sanchannel3294]

I love this video in retrospective because I agreed with most of it, and when full themes dropped they all jumped to 10/10 for me

[@KaminariHouse]

Daisukes' stuff is so unique sounding, I feel like it deserves it's own Sub-genre: Daisuke-core. If you guys have a better name though, I'd love to here it.

[@Riggs_The_Roadie]

Daisu-core.

[@Ramsey276one]

@@Riggs_The_Roadie SLASH PERFECT! XD

[@KaminariHouse]

@@Riggs_The_Roadie I love it, it's great.

[@DumaVadamee109]

If your looking for something similar to giovanas theme, look up "wolf's rain 'stray,'" cause it radiates the same energy as her theme.

[@phsquared1000]

Feel a Fear is still my favorite Zato/Eddie theme. I’m liking the soundtrack even though it’s completely different than other GG tracks but I’m vibing to May’s theme NGL.

[@shadowchao21]

"Heavy Day" Still stands as a BANGER of the Guilty gear music library.

[@AceTrainerX3]

That and "Six Black Heaven's Guns"

[@gershizzle7914]

@@AceTrainerX3 *_[Break A Spell has joined the chat]_*

[@AceTrainerX3]

@@gershizzle7914 *The Admin (as in me) decides to kick Break a Spell, and replace it with Wanna be Crazy*

[@gershizzle7914]

@@AceTrainerX3 Meanwhile, Fuuga, ROKUMON, and Smell of the Game: “Are we a *_joke_* to you?”

[@gershizzle7914]

@@AceTrainerX3 (I can respect Wanna Be Crazy though)

[@MrBrawler16]

We'll see once the full songs come out, but for right now my favorite is What do you Fight For, easily. Closely followed by Play the Hero. Edit: I freaking LOVE Out Of The Box

[@Crimsontears83]

"Sittin' on a bench and I'm doin' a thing!"

[@nerdwarp112]

So far Faust's theme is my favorite of the themes, I really like how dramatic it gets near the end.

[@CartwheelJoe]

Zato has such a good theme now that the full themes are out

[@mas8705]

The true essence of the Guilty Gear Soundtrack can be summarized in those three words from the greatest song of all time: Get That Dick.

[@treysolomon4347]

Thanks for helping me with my game music playlist Max 🙌🏾