Risk of Rain 2 - The Rain Formerly Known As Purple (Episode 300!) | Reacting To Video Game Music!

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[@JessesAuditorium]

Songs mentioned in this video; Jerome Isma-Ae - Underwater Love kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWsf3WHhdWJn5I Ott - The Queen Of Everything kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp_Lpo2VpZKXmLM Tauk - Mokuba kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKO5lpR_oal-hbc Buckethead - Soothsayer kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5W5aWCVncx_ask

[@endlesswanderer1753]

Alright, dude. I gotta admit, I didn't really think I'd like your suggestions. I guess, like you, I have a hard time believing in a stranger's taste when I pass them the aux cable. But all of these hit the same emotion and build-up that this song gives me. This was the biggest takeaway from the video for me. Good taste, man.

[@JessesAuditorium]

@@endlesswanderer1753 I'm the AUX reigning champ

[@ArkadiiPrasolovArt]

what the hell! These are some amazing recommendations! Thank you so much

[@alpora7777]

I love soothsayer too

[@m1xxx3r]

Mokuba is great choice, nails perfectly synth based melody, it even sounds similar btw. yes this entire tracks one huge ode to Prince(duh title) and Chanson d'Automne.. (track from Risk of Rain 1)

[@WhaleDuke]

_...and his music was electric._

[@SundownerMetalGear]

If you know you know

[@IceDrakelssj]

Your gonna needs a bigger ukulele

[@Hildragon]

Ya boi

[@rjobrien9001]

Fucking master piece comment

[@gefle7800]

Make this man famous

[@TheOtherGuys2]

2:45 +10% chance to critical hit.

[@okluminous566]

💀

[@TayTechnology]

😂

[@scotterdawinner6657]

Don't forget the x2 crit damage too

[@segafan2437]

Excellent music to be oneshot by a Brass Contraption to.

[@graysonwilson3343]

The soundtrack calms me down from the throes of rage when this occurs

[@orb9760]

@15th Century Priest I've always found celestine brass contraptions to be worse. That said, if you play on the console version, I can see why blazing elites are such a pain.

[@10toppers]

The music if this game is great when you live long enough to hear it

[@vampyerion6804]

*laughs in Captain*

[@Naruhiu]

@@orb9760 lol, how Celestines are prolly the least annoying element compared to things like fire or malachite enemies

[@Blockistium]

I feel like it's important to factor in the way this game plays when analyzing its music. As time passes in the game, the difficulty slowly exponentially rises. You, on the other hand, pick up items that drastically change the way you play, and you exponentially grow more powerful. As things go on, this game of attrition gets crazier and crazier, throwing more insane enemies at you until it's throwing boss monsters every second while you spit out hundreds of rockets or crazy effects on the endless hordes, until you make one small slip up in the chaos and meet your doom. Or... not? There's a risk of rain, and every drop could kill you.

[@VOID_X362]

Fun fact: If you start to hear the track get an electric guitar added, that’s your sign to get moving

[@LiunUK]

@@VOID_X362 but the music is to good to move on

[@cinnamoncat8950]

That last line is frickin awesome

[@TayTechnology]

Who is this poet Picasso!!!

[@CyanBlur]

Chris has a whole video where he shows off his work setup and project file just for this track. You'd probably find it a super interesting watch as a musician. Not as a reaction suggestion, just something to watch on your own.

[@TheDemionyx]

any link to that video? sounds awesome

[@Bonja82]

At the end of the video, you can see the logo of Prince, since the guitar solo was paying homage to Purple Rain.

[@xS1D3SW1P3x]

I've been recently addicted to this game, i was thrown for a surprise with the music, it goes HARD

[@retromastery7010]

Wait until you get the Ukulele item... that shit goes even HARDER with it

[@Snek_o]

If you want more Risk of Rain bangers I'd recommend Coalescence from the first game and …con lentitud poderosa from the second game. Both pieces being in the same video would work incredibly well too even if they have quite different vibes, without spoiling anything else :)

[@BigfootGolem]

These 2 tracks are also my favourite, and embody the sequel nature of the first and second game so magnificently

[@thebetterterrablade809]

The thing about this OST is that it can clash SO HEAVILY with the actual gameplay (if you know, you know) that it almost serves to emphasize how good the music is

[@servantofcygnus]

Somebody get this man some They Might As Well Be Dead. I'd strongly argue it's the best track in the game.

[@xXthevenomousXx]

I cannot listen to that song enough. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of the Sundered Grove stage but I crank the music up every time now.

[@gura_simp]

it honestly is the best track hands down.

[@benjaminurra2019]

I must agree, it's easily my favorite track of the DLC

[@ridori7376]

Once in a Lullaby tho

[@hotline9807]

best track on the worst stage lmao

[@Valakzl]

Risk of Rain 2 has become the backbone of my playlist and my game library. The music and the gameplay is something that I can always come back to and enjoy.

[@TIkTakz96]

I am so glad you're dipping your toe into the Risk of Rain soundtrack, probably one of my favorite OSTs of the past few years.

[@sharifbutler8898]

Fun fact that part you dubbed synth solo is actually inspired by Prince’s “Purple Rain” riff.

[@ismaelj2804]

The end piano is the same for both songs

[@rubylillies867]

The Rain Formerly Known as Purple = Purple Rain

[@mydrillasanjay5397]

​@@rubylillies867and also "the artist formerly known as prince"

[@Sandcrab1317]

The entire Risk of Rain 1 and 2 soundtracks are incredible. There is so much style. I have affinity for somber sounds and this song speaks to me. I really do recommend listening to the whole OST.

[@AyyPinkShades]

Happy to see some Tauk recommended! Chris Christodoulou is such an integral part of Risk of Rain 1/2 with their soundtracks, glad to finally see this and more coming up! They also have uploaded behind-the-scenes commentary for the soundtracks which are super cool, a specific I like from it is how they explain that at least early on, most of the "guitars" are synth patches made to replicate the sound. Definitely recommend checking it out!

[@celestialcolosseum]

All of Chris's works are awesome but i particularly like the "Deadbolt" soundtrack, it's really good. Funk, rock and badass reaper all in one ost.

[@nikhill5340]

based deadbolt listener

[@noirerune3833]

...And his music was electric. Congrats to your 300th reaction!

[@daklol6656]

Someone get this man a ukulele

[@Br0ck3nRealities]

We're gonna need a bigger Ukulele

[@deadrop6647]

Also the entire ost was entirely produced by Chris, everything you hear is him and only him, he has such a following there's alot of people who will just buy any game he works on

[@kinakiaplayz5493]

me this is me id do this

[@SIRSANDMAN0]

believe it or not, this plays on the most chaotic and difficult level in the entire game.

[@AlexPBenton]

“I could sleep to this” Yep, I have several playlists of music like this, I let that play with a timer to turn off after I’ve fallen asleep.

[@TheHazelnoot]

An absolutely incredible game with an absolutely incredible soundtrack. I'd definitely recommend "con lentitud poderosa" or "Once in a Lullaby", those are both really great tracks from this game. (edit) as for the setting for The rain Formerly Known As Purple, it plays in a location called the Sky Meadow, a ring of floating islands bathed in this violet haze, with the moon looming in the background like a giant monolith. It serves pretty much as the last level before the final level in a run and is definitely one of my favourite maps in terms of visuals and ambience.

[@phantomkor]

Kay here. I was planning on recommending The Raindrop That Fell to The Sky as it's my favorite, but this track in particular is what got me into Chris' music. So if you ever want to listen to other tracks in RoR2 then I'd con letitud poderosa, The Raindrop That Fell to The Sky, Into The Doldrums, and Antarctic Oscillation are my faves. (There's also the new DLC tracks, but that'd be too many recs at this point.)

[@keften_]

The sheer funk and style of Christodoulou's stuff is amazing, so many are on my playlists. love that his tracks evolve so much you hear something new every time. Not to mention how he uses leitmotif in most OST!

[@aeternusvotum]

This was so chill and so good, thanks to all the requesters! Your smile at the end of it and the silence for a moment was cool :D And congratulations on 300 reactions!!

[@thatfuzzything]

This OST is incredible! I'm so glad I was able to find someone finally reacting to it. I think a great track to listen/react to off of this OST is "The Raindrop That Fell To The Sky". It's my favorite and I think you will love it too! Side note: Your setup is incredible. Mic quality, lighting, effects and editing are top notch, it's hard to find videos with this level of quality.

[@nev2221]

I love how this song just touches every part of my eardrum. I could just sit down anywhere and nothing from the outside world could bother me.

[@FireyxxEcho]

The music in risk of rain is like 4 dudes chilling in a garage just making music

[@proudlarry8225]

Chris Christodoulou makes soundtracks that can be described as pure _atmospheric_ tension that slowly builds systems on top of each other until the _pressure_ drops.

[@jacknoyan8808]

Ayyyy risk of rain, glad we're getting to it. Personal reccomendation, part of the new DLC: "Having fallen, it was blood"

[@Zephhi]

That track goes hard

[@TheAlpha486]

Its so great to see Chris getting some love over here! I cant wait to see more of his stuff get listened to by you. I hope his work from Deadbolt comes around sometime too, that soundtrack is a pure vibe \ and really reflects the style of this song.

[@Medium_Mac]

I love this song, it consistently gives me chills at a couple parts. Awesome song and great video!

[@QDRG64]

Ooh unexpected, I've only recently got into this game and was genuinely surprised by the music. It felt really emotional at times even though I'm basically just blasting aliens and trying to survive most of the time LOL.

[@Limon-cq5zu]

Your recommendations are always great my guy. Thank you for expanding my Spotify playlists

[@GarylIl]

I've been waiting for you to get to some Risk of Rain music, glad it was this one and you liked it so much. This song is definitely special, but at the same time the way you described what you liked about it, you will be into the entirety of RoR 1 and 2's OSTs. For another awesong song from RoR2 I'd recommend the raindrop that fell to the sky... but whatever has been requested they're all bangers so I'm excited for when you get them.

[@WallessJ]

This whole soundtrack is a vibe! I love it with a passion. And how well it fits with the game is amazing

[@himkoto249]

risk of rain 2 baby!! you should definitely react to They Might As Well Be Dead, Coalescence and Con Lentitud Poderosa, basically everything in the risk of rain soundtrack bangs

[@biotoxin6280]

I just listened to it 3 days ago it is a banger

[@isentaic]

Question, "Con lentitud poderosa" has something spanish in it or is only the name? (im spanish and didnt hear anything of this ost, so... Im a little curious XD)

[@himkoto249]

@@isentaic It's just the name

[@pork4823]

@@isentaic I believe it’s latin.

[@drandana3661]

I bought the album. My first album purchase in age of Spotify but this man deserves it all. Such a beautiful work of art. Every goddamn song has deep meaning

[@MrPerson61]

Heyyyy it finally got through! I suggested this so long ago! I'm glad so many other requested it and you enjoyed it so much! I love this song, I actually heard it before I heard Purple Rain (plz don't judge me) but a co-worker played Purple Rain at work one day and I recognized the same Guitar Riffs (?) at 6:32 in Purple Rain as well, and immediately made me go ohhhhh I get it lol Also what's kind of funny is that this song is just a stage theme for stage 5 (?) where you've already spent time and gotten loot from 4 other stages and can either go onto the boss stage or go through another loop of 5 stages, so at this point things are actually very hectic, yet there is this super chill music playing in the background I didn't realize you were more open to techno-y/synth stuff and since you are I got several suggestions I may put in from some obscure space games I love that have killer soundtracks. If you don't mind me asking, what is going to happen if you ever decide to stop youtube? will all the requests be lost to the void or will you eventually stop taking more requests until the ones you have on your huge list are lessened? Either way I'll probably throw some more suggestions your way here soon!

[@JessesAuditorium]

Thanks for the patience haha, and yes I heard the riff later on, I was just so lost during that I forgot. I'm not sure I'll ever stop KZbin seeing as it is my career now. Just gonna keep honoring them all in order until I vanish I guess!

[@VOID_X362]

@@JessesAuditorium if your a huge sucker for guitar riffs, listen to a track from Chris from risk of rain 2 It’s called “con lentitud perdrosa” (a powerful slowness) it’s the best track in the game, and it just screams emotion in the song

[@sanyr80]

This was really good. Props to everyone who suggested this.

[@Torenhire]

Ayyy congrats on episode 300!

[@Goodman_Grey]

Heard this song plenty of times while playing RoR2, but never actually sat down to vibe out to it. It slaps harder than I expected once you remove yourself from the gameplay. Great stuff and great reaction!

[@QDRG64]

So relatable. When I play a game I get too focused on the gameplay that my brain just kinda mutes out the music, especially games as chaotic as this lol.

[@Icetongue]

the guitar solo at the end of the song is pretty much the same as prince's purple rain, so that is where the reference lies. apart from that the song has nods to the risk of rain 1 soundtrack as both games feature a level with the same name "sky meadow".

[@nikkan3810]

How the fuck are you doing it man? I randomly decide to watch a video of people reacting to ost from a certain game, and since february, without fail, you always have already did what i'm looking for just a week before that lmao. Fuckin godly coincidences here dude :D

[@DilTinman]

The big reference to Purple Rain in this song is the riff, which is very close to being 1 to 1 the exact same riff from the end of Purple Rain lol.

[@joshn.m.5639]

..and so she left, in love with a new passion: to explore.

[@masufame]

loving the new camera angle. Great reaction,love the game

[@Razor921]

Oh I was just WAITING for this. I wanted to donate to put Coalescence from the first Risk of Rain on the list but haven't had the money to do so yet because it absolutely needs to be heard, and this track right here would have been my second pick. I'd definitely recommend listening to the original Coalescence before the "sequel" track, "…con lentitud poderosa" to get a sense for the evolution of the theme. Both are absolutely incredible tracks.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Coalescence is on the list as welllllllll

[@nathanperquin9910]

@@JessesAuditorium oh god i have both games, the sound tracks are mental in how good it is, it really has its own thing going, especially with all the names being based on weather phenomena

[@Silidirian]

I'm actually a little bit surprised that this was the most requested RoR song, I'd honestly have expected it to have been Coelescence, Con Lentitude Poderosa, or You're Going To Need A Bigger Ukalale, but I'll never complain about this song, it's such a fantastic piece

[@timelessninja]

Oh man, I love Tauk. Back when I lived in Seattle we'd go to bars to listen to live music, and I was always stoked when Tauk would swing by and play.

[@arthurbossuyt4380]

"they might as well be dead" is another banger from this game, highly recommended!

[@cn2490]

With song like this it will always be a good day.

[@jubonilson]

Hey, great vid. I was hoping you did that song. Some other sugestions from this game: Coalescence (from ror1) The raindrop that fell to the sky, into the doldrums, con letitud poderosa, and from the recently added dlc: they might as well be dead and once in a lullaby

[@KeniYT0]

You mentioned how do so many people know about these things but I think its because of that really base experience of being human. We create habits for ourselves and identify what we like and we just kind of stick to it while rarely going outside of our own grain but if you take some time, maybe one day out of the month, to just go off and explore something that may be closely related to or just outside of your norm, you'll come to find a plethora of new things you didn't know you liked or enjoyed. Its pretty fascinating in itself.

[@12gaugepony57]

Cant wait to see you listen to other songs from this game, they are all fn awesome! My personal favorites would have to be Con lentitud poderosa and Once in a lullaby from the new DLC, but pretty much every track is a banger

[@DabbinDerzy]

One of the greatest songs on this ost... glad you got to listen!

[@Nobrev]

I always take a little extra time getting to the next stage when this song pops up during a run. I never knew the title but now I do

[@Poodle666]

I love this reaction so much!

[@Anuca]

The single coil guitar bit has been my ringtone for at least a year and a half. Probably longer.

[@rustle495]

Risk of Rain 2 has one of the more unique soundtracks. Generally you go through at least a few stages every time, and some stages have 2-3 music options while others have a dedicated track. And almost all tracks have to show you the "escalation", because on every map and in every run, enemies get stronger and spawn more. So every track tries to be somewhat long-ish, ascending and exploding until the player will likely starts the boss fight of the level (if he is not a slowpoke) and track needs to change. Plus the game has a strong sci-fi melancholy of you simultaneously being a local fauna murderer and a survivor trying to escape. Looking forward to more ROR from you Jesse, especially "Con lentitud poderosa" as probably most unique and signature track. Also tracks from Survivors of the Void DLC, like "They might as well all be dead" - you will have a blast with that guitar.

[@sage595]

If more Risk of Rain is what you want, then you might as well check out the most iconic tracks there is. They are "Coalescence" from Risk of Rain 1, and "...con lentitud poderosa" from Risk of Rain 2. The second song I feel is more of an extension and response to the first so listening to them both might be a good idea. Thanks!

[@lancerhades971]

Same with this song and chandon d'Autumn and hailstorm and they might aswell be dead. Chris is really great and using familiar lite motifs then spinning them to make something completely new

[@bunnytails]

I tried playing the first Risk of Rain for entirely one whole stream. I could not get into the gameplay but the soundtrack really stood out to me, and became one of my favorites. I haven't heard much from Risk of Rain 2, but this was absolutely awesome.

[@joeldelgado1376]

Great hear and analysis.

[@Malva597]

The song was so good it gave him bonus crit chance.

[@Thym3_]

Prince would be proud

[@HakaishinCat]

LMAO the glasses my man, this song is truly a fucking vibe, its hard to not just sit on this stage and fight forever when this is playing

[@KeniYT0]

First time I noticed this music was when I was on the level right before the last boss level and I was being swarmed with enemies and a flying rock smacked me off the edge. This was also the first time I learned you won't die by falling off the edge. A lot of learning happened when this banger of a song kicked off. Also heard this music again when on the moon. I think it was because I spent a lot of time exploring everything lol.

[@nicolasharmony4537]

I almost cried when I heard it the first time too.

[@skornett8581]

Hey loved your reaction! I highly recommend The Raindrop that fell to the Sky. The mood is incredible, my personal favorite. Does not have guitars though, so maybe you will not like it has much as this one!

[@AgentNos]

Definitely gotta listen to "Coalescence" from the first Risk of Rain, then react to "..con lentitud poderosa" from the second game because it's sort of a spiritual part 2, both incredible pieces!

[@Slagomancer]

Oh hell yeah, this song fucks

[@Jezerlol]

Risk of Rain 2 is one of my personal favorite games ever, and this track is easily top 3 on the OST imo. Absolute BANGER!!

[@MarlKitsune]

Having played both games and listend to the OSTs Chris earned having his name plasterd over their soundtracks.

[@nicholas4113]

As the song fades out you can hear a piano which I'm pretty sure is another reference to prince

[@emperorofnerdkind7732]

Wow you made 615 decimal digit episodes of this show this is quite impressive.

[@WondrousLanternProductions]

My favorite track in a sea of amazing tracks for this game!!!

[@o_Scratch_x]

Kinda knew you woud like it so happy when you come around to my second Recommendation.

[@HappyBell92]

And his music was electric!

[@Ktjnn]

I've never played either Risk of Rain, but my buddy got me hooked on the soundtracks while riding in his car. Chris Christodoulou is a monster (and apparently a literal Spartan which is badass). The best way to describe these soundtracks is something like "Space Metal" or "Pink Floyd in Space". Two of my personal favorite tracks from the series are "Moisture Deficit" and "Terra Pluviam".

[@deadrop6647]

Now is the perfect to time to listen to this ost as a new album was released just last month

[@HomicidalTh0r]

Song just makes me MELT into my chair EVERY time.

[@nathanperquin9910]

the guitar in the picture is the ukelele , Its an item you can pick up. and gives you the : his music was electric. Effect that causes your attacks to cause chain lightning. its a bit of an iconic item

[@freon8933]

One song I love the guitar section to is "Who Can Fathom the Soundless Depths" It just gets me in the mood. EDIT: Accidentally put the wrong word, replaced it, I accidentally said section instead of song

[@juggtuggler361]

i haven't played Risk of Rain 2 in so long, forgot how dang good the music is!

[@henkaan7741]

The track "Con Lentitud Poderosa" is my favorite

[@judge71]

bro the music is fire so is the game to its so addictive

[@KingHoborg]

If you're interested, Christodoulou made a commentary track for the whole album (and the first game as well, I think). It's on his main KZbin channel (Chris Christodoulou). It's pretty interesting, as most commentary tracks tend to be. Obviously there are 'spoilers' in terms of reacting for videos.

[@SanctitheGoblin]

Fun fact, Risk of Rain was made two college students. Risk of Rain 2 was made by three to six devs. The people that made these games, and these soundtracks, can be counted on your fingers.

[@iv3477]

You'd love the rest of the soundtrack, the guitar always goes so hard

[@biotoxin6280]

Well I guess this one will do it’s a great one for sure hope you do the follow up ones

[@gup6917]

The air smells of sweet strawberries...

[@nekochiyu5060]

Oh shoot, I missed this. Uploaded a day after my birthday!

[@sande25]

This shit really got me to listen more of Chris's music. I even remember the day we got the patch to the game which introduced this particular song. I said outloud to my friends in discord that this ost is banging. If you want more of this good stuff, you should defo listen "They Might As Well Be Dead". Its pure bliss

[@t0ph]

and he recently put out more music for the Risk of Rain 2 DLC Survivors of the Void. Too good!

[@brainb0t_952]

since you liked this, maybe you should try listening to it's predecessor, chanson d' automne (french for "autumn song"). it's a bit of a slower song though.

[@secretagenttau2233]

Everything about this game is CRYSTAL CLEAR

[@Ezekiel_Kleyer]

I consider it a powermove to stay in a stage in a game where the game gets more and more difficult and just enjoy the music, vibing to it and just chilling... In the luke warm rain. ;)

[@Mrinsecure]

Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike game, which means it's a game where every death means restarting the game from the beginning. Each "run" through the game requires you to pick up new items and upgrades to improve your character, with the hope of reaching the end. There's actually a fair few roguelikes with excellent music, most notably The Binding of Isaac and Crypt of the Necrodancer, although I don't even know where to begin with recommending music from those.

[@KindanThe1st]

the game itself is so great as well and just a super fun easy to start, hard to master sorta deal. you should really try it out if you have an extra $25 lying around.

[@arverezzle]

yea the song is inspired by purple rain by prince, and since prince was called " the singer formerly know as prince" he name the song "the rain was formerly known as purple"

[@B0OGLES]

good choice.