PAYDAY 2 - Break The Rules | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@IBAGGaming]

Simon Viklund is the composer and the singer. He did all of the Payday music, he made the game so much more enjoyable with his tracks. This one I absolutely loved when playing through that heist, dang.

[@mr.thanonchai8559]

Not all but most of the soundtrack in game

[@scotch1148]

I knew he was the composer, but I honestly had no clue he was the singer! My mind is blown. That's just put him even closer to number one in my top 5 songwriters/composers of all time

[@jeesuz]

In "Break the Rules" Simon Viklund does backing vocals. The main vocalist is Philip Bardowell and Simon's sister is the female "choir".

[@IBAGGaming]

@@jeesuz Oh, the main vocals is someone else? Looks like Google was incorrect for me! Thanks!

[@Randomturtle001]

@@IBAGGaming Yes, he goes over it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5jZe3RpmpKCgq8

[@BlazinVoid59]

When it comes to Break the Rules as it's a random chance whether you get just the instrumental or the full song, most of the time you'll only hear the instrumental version play. But those rare moments when the vocals kick in as another assault wave is starting, it just elevates the experience.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Oh that's dope!

[@thagreenball]

And then you die cuz of a cloaker, still epic song tho

[@Katkus.]

I use a mod to always get the vocals lol. Although it is super easy to modify it yourself. Just a number change in the files.

[@Katkus.]

@Fk Yu True that.

[@mrezaslebew6360]

i agree, hearing "You and I" while doing scarface mission is never get old, it just like you fuckin invincible

[@pbatesdomination]

Not sure if you'll see this but I feel it's worth mentioning the formula for (most) Payday 2 osts. Since the game generally plays in both Stealth and Loud. There are different phases to the song in order; Stealth Intro, Stealth, Control Intro, Control, Anticipation, Assault Intro, Assault and repeat back to control. It's amazing how every song feels so different despite following the same mostly rigid formula.

[@JessesAuditorium]

I see all O _ O

[@Mentelgen-1337]

luls.... what are the odds eh buddy?

[@beratf2637]

Final flash

[@Marisol-Channel]

Simon Viklund is what the internet calls a "Chad" when it comes to music composing.

[@andythestrongestavenger7688]

He's the chaddest of chads, the alpha chad

[@turkm411]

@Quack I am a DUCK he is not just Chad he is God, Goddest Chad ever

[@mrwoodchuck94]

@Quack I am a DUCK he's what we call a poser

[@cormishii1542]

@@mrwoodchuck94 well?

[@bigdued7039]

he aint a gigachad, not even a terachad, a petachad maybe

[@Danb-fk5iw]

With the frankly ridiculous amount of DLC packs this game's gotten over its 8-year-long lifetime, Payday 2 has a metric shit-ton of material to pick from in terms of music, and just about every single one is quality. Personal standouts include "Shadows and Trickery," "Shoutout," "Searchlights," "Pimped-Out Getaway," and of course, "Break the Rules." It's worth noting that every track designed to be played during a level, or "heist" (with a few exceptions), is divided into four distinct sections. Typically, the first is the "Stealth" phase, where you're walking around undetected, dodging guards and cameras. As you'd expect, this part is calm and relaxed, to emphasize the fact that you're not getting shot at yet. Once your cover gets blown and someone calls the police, the track transitions into the "Control" phase, as you wipe out the guards, tie up the civilians, and shoot up the first-responders when they arrive at the scene. This part is still calm, but it trades the relaxation for a more energetic feel. The "Anticipation" phase is the shortest, lasting only about 30-40 seconds, as it's basically the game telling you that you have around half a minute to prepare and psych yourself up before the police send an assault wave, where the enemy spawn rate spikes up. Per the name, this part is 100% buildup. Once the wave arrives, the track enters the "Assault" phase, which is the part everyone remembers. Mostly because it's the part you hear the longest, as it plays for as long as a given assault wave lasts, and they can go on for a while, especially on higher difficulties. This is when the track just goes ham. When the assault wave ends, the music loops back to the "Control" phase, and steps 2 through 4 repeat until you either finish or fail the heist. I have to say, the process works quite well.

[@chickenking67]

Not to mention "I Will Give You My All 2017", "Razormind", etc.

[@GooberNumber69420]

@@chickenking67 razormind is over rated and i prefer i will give you my all 2015

[@chickenking67]

@@GooberNumber69420 Okay...? That's your opinion, I guess... I don't really see the point of telling me lol

[@n3stl0rd]

Don't forget "And Now we Wait" and "The Gauntlet"

[@cocacolacan1550]

i aint reading allat

[@snickerson69]

Bro is Bain in real life 💀

[@EERIE_OREO]

I love how this guy reacts. he doesn't pause the video and goes back to say something so little, he just keeps going till its over

[@ThatMFingG]

Late reply but same, i also like how when he does talk he keeps it short instead of covering up the song too much

[@TsogtheehtgosT]

Yooo Payday 2 goes crazy, their normal OST is def also worth a listen but this is *very* different

[@mashedpotatoes77]

Simon Viklund is such a god tier composer it's crazy and he has the vocals to boot. His best work will always be this track since its such a perfect homage to Push It To The Limit and his singing is just heavenly.

[@samzorn4656]

Actually, Simon wasn't the singer. It was Philip Bardowell, a musician who primarily does Christian music, but have also worked with The Beach Boys and Ace Frehley from KISS. After listening to this song, there's no denying that Phil has range.

[@Digighost_5]

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get your masks! It's Payday time!

[@focavr3097]

Love this comment

[@nugget6723]

Ah, a wild Cool Runnings reference, nice

[@maximmontana9407]

Finally someone reacted this piece of art! Really nice to rob Sosa's Mansion while playing Tony Montana! Viklund said that this is mixed Tony's Theme with Push it to the Limit, it fits fantastic!

[@vayalond7203]

A Thing on the structure I love it's based on gameplay and the song alone can tell in each phase you are: The first part, the most calm is the stealth one, you're still undiscovered and the song is here but in the background From 4:11 it's the control Phase, you're spotted, the cops are called and on the way, the first bullets start to fly in both ways At 5.07 the Control is done and Anticipation phase start, the enemy become more organized, tougher, more accurate and with heavier weapons because it's no more proximity cops but SWAT who took the job At 5:40 The Assault in building it's basically the buildup of SWAT forces to start a full scale Assault When the Lyrics kicks in the Assault start until they fade away to tell the SWAT is retreating and the song (and phase) loop back to Anticipation

[@sipofsunkist9016]

the singer also voices the cloaker enemys. they just flip and drop kick you (its a one shot) then say shit like, “Now go to the forums, and cry like the little bitch you are!” and i can only imagine a cloaker on stage singing this lmao

[@cancerousnut7767]

Incorrect, the singer is Philip Bardowell, the cloakers are voiced by the composer, Simon Viklund

[@Tomha]

Basically Payday 2 has done several crossover DLCs. The developers said Scarface the movie is canon to their world, but not the video game sequel so the Tony Montana added with this DLC (no longer available) isn't the real Tony, but a copycat killer. The game's world is weird with all the crossovers. Tony Montana existed and died Hotline Miami exists in it and has a Copycat Killer inspired by the game Bodhi from Point Break is here 2 of Jimmy's Clones from Hardcore Henry John Wick is here The Weird Goats from Goat Simulator h3h3oriductions gets in on the crime spree There's a few more but you get the idea

[@Rixstarian]

Some good other Payday 2 titles were mentioned in other comments, but one was left out that I feel definitely needs to be spotlighted. The song is Evil Eye. Like the song you just listened to, it begins in a quiet, stealthy sequence & seamlessly transitions to something energetic.

[@at0micl0bster]

It’s also another Simon Viklund track inspired by the 80s

[@lucaswibisono1316]

What about Hot Pursuit?

[@Zancter]

All the tracks in Payday follow a three act structure where there is a quiet open then the music ramps up when you get caught doing something and then the main beat kicks in when an assault wave happens and they can sometimes have variations in tracks like the vocals.

[@thedarkness8533]

It's like "push it to the limit" and "holding out for a hero" had a baby

[@huppjupp2324]

its the soundtrack from the collab mission from payday2 with Scarface, they made even tony montana himself playable

[@easygoingdude9990]

Bro i don't know what I was expecting but it was not this lol. What an absolute banger. Bless you whoever requested it

[@danielrudfalt5723]

Oh I see that you got the rare vocal assault version first try. Also this song is amazing. And I agree that it reminds me of Top Gun

[@nillstan5564]

There's a reason pretty much the entirety of Payday 2's soundtrack is so legendary. Its all amazing start to finish. And just like Badger said, "There's no greater song than 'Random'." And he's right. They're the reason why i Never play stealth. Stealth has its plusses of course, and it's own set of great songs, but missing out on the banger half of the soundtrack? Unforgivable.

[@comradebusman3]

“Stealth means no razormind? Ok then” *throws grenade into room* “LET THE DANCE PARTY BEGIN!

[@magikyl3328]

Although I prefer loud, some stealth tracks like White Collar Crime (Yacht Heist DLC) are amazing. Then again, it's a stealth only heist I believe.

[@epicikeashark]

@@magikyl3328 or the shadow raid one

[@arzr_er]

Also you don't get to hear Hoxton's combat lines which I find amazing

[@SaintJessebelle]

Payday 2 has a ton of bangers in its soundtrack. Hell, it's almost entirely comprised of bangers. A few I really recommend are Ode to Greed, Death Row, even though it's a little out of season Pimped Out Getaway, and Stone Cold 2017.

[@thecommentguy9380]

Where is razormind

[@gennarosevero1856]

Evil eye, and now we wait, deathwish, and this are my favorite tracks

[@paydaydallas6615]

@@thecommentguy9380 great track, but not one of the bests

[@minimanbeast1014]

How about i will gove you my all

[@mrezaslebew6360]

im quite sad that you dont include Deadeye

[@scotch1148]

Another couple songs from payday, which I'd love to hear you listen to, is Razormind and Time Window. Simon Viklund's build-ups are about as kick-ass as Mick Gordon's. The guitars and bass in his songs are always highlights. He uses synth and harsh sounds, like alarms, but they all still manage to form an AMAZING song. Also similar to Mick Gordon in a way. Just, less, "insane" I guess is a way to put it.

[@EBJjengaXD]

The entire Payday 2 catalogue of OST's are nutty! & all deserve a reaction.

[@vSIG_]

This track is dope cause its pure rng on the lyrics playing in game. Also if ypu want some more bangers "Evil eye" adn "Hot pursuit" are fantastic 80s inspired payday 2 tracks

[@JoeyGames123]

the background vocals at 8:30 is insane.

[@gearhooves5996]

Payday 2's soundtrack and Doom 2016/Eternal soundtrack have in common is that they are both great music that they so happen to include a free game

[@cattunger]

sincerely hope you react to more of payday 2's ost, this game has so much good shit in it

[@firedrake110]

This and Evil Eye are like, the two main songs I listen to when heisting. Maybe some of the castle vania tracks or whatever, those are great too

[@kolajber7052]

Bro looks like Bain

[@pedropereira6888]

Nothing makes more satisfying fighting endless waves of cops than an amazing ost

[@Amelia-me3if]

Holy crap this is such a fun song! Totally going to have to add this to my gym playlist 🤣 Honestly would love to see Jesse cover this haha

[@Hunterofyeets]

Not only did they take inspiration from movies, they made the events in the movies and some games canon. This includes John Wick, Hardcore Henry, Hotline Miami (Not events in-game, but similar), and Team Fortress 2.

[@トガ英語]

Wdym team fortress? Mann vs. Machine?

[@Hunterofyeets]

@@トガ英語 not exactly. During the train heist you are tasked to steal a weapon and it's bullets. This weapon is the engineers level 1 sentry.

[@pufferfishgodfather347]

Super late reply, but theres a reference to L4D2 too, where you steal blood from some of the first ever zombies, and you can see corpses gradually reanimate as the mission protresses.

[@Gekidogamer]

Seeing Bain reacting to a Bain composed and sang music is really a joy. xD

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

fun fact, Simon Viklund the writer and singer of this and many other songs actually voices bain (the guy behind the scenes).....and cloakers....

[@phntmthf5505]

Man, I love this song. It’s been my favorite song from Payday 2 for years, up until On the Road in the games final DLC heist took the spot. It’s just so good.

[@vesperfoxberry7852]

All the ost starts out slow/soft because thats what plays during stealth sections and builds up to the action parts and police assaults. Almost all of it is good though lol

[@sipofsunkist9016]

one of the best things to blast while working out

[@stingingcashew2321]

The music of Payday 2 is absolutely filled with bangers

[@Maritime_Memories]

The scarface mansion takes inspiration behind the 1980's Scarface, and its a crossover event while the game itself takes inspiration off that one heist in the dsrk knight

[@thundergaming155]

there is a song called dead eye there is a secret version of the song that only plays in heists that are in Mexico i think (or it is a random chance i don't know).

[@cancerousnut7767]

"It has all the 80's cliches" Wait till you notice the whip sound effect whenever the chorus starts

[@snowsoldier_9775]

Man voiced Bain and Cloaker And sang 2 songs Lord Simon is the best

[@FrozenSolid90]

They added a Scarface themed Heist to Payday 2, it WAS intended to be tie-in for a Scarface movie remake that's been in production hell... But then the movie has been stuck in even more production hell and never got released, and may even be cancelled nowadays... It even came with a separately purchasable playable Scarface character, but they've since lost the rights to it so they can't sell that anymore.

[@Darkojin1]

Should check out Le Castle Vania (he does a few of the songs on PayDay 2), who also did the song for the club scene in John Wick (LED Spirals), and was on stage as a DJ in John Wick 2.

[@haydentenno6773]

in everyone's head when you know where it's gonna start for real : "YOU AND I..."

[@IceRuler]

The song here made me think like it's from some 80's cartoon intro. I haven't seen Scarface from the beginning so I didn't recognize the theme. I also haven't seen Top Gun. Only heard about it. While I'm sure Payday 2 has some good tracks, if this is any indication, I'm still going to recommend you to give a listen to one of my all time favorite game music: "The Final Fight" from Turrican 2 by Chris Huelsbeck.

[@blademech22]

Funny enough, they made an april fools video about selling an 80's style Payday cartoon show on VHS and Betamax. It even had it's own theme song. The fanbase found it both funny and sad that it wasn't a real thing we could buy.

[@loganghenderson1251]

You should definitely react to more pay day osts, mostly don't contain guitar but they worth a listen.

[@Flustershy]

Any time its payday 2 or Metal Gear Rising music on this channel its a good day. Also the song Is made by the legend Simon Viklund himself who made most of the tracks for payday, Not sure who the singer is though.

[@JessesAuditorium]

According to the comments, it's himself!

[@Flustershy]

@@JessesAuditorium I googled it and apparently the singer is a dude called Philip Bardowell. Simon Viklund himself said this and people were surprised.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Songs mentioned in this video; Scarface theme (Tony's theme) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpi5g5eEqZiIoac Paul Engemann - Push it to the limit kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3Kn2ypjbOXopI

[@トガ英語]

You also kind of said Top Gun as well

[@theoirwinsounds]

The singer was some guy named Phillip Bardowell, at least thats what i remember

[@officialdropnation]

💯

[@JessesAuditorium]

Twerrrkkkk nattiooonnn

[@brendenhorn4646]

God knowing he also voices Bain just skews my view of this song as if this is Bains second more popular job when not doing heists

[@crayonchomper1180]

the Scarface mission is a DLC the composer is Simon Viklund

[@darrenreg]

I already see it in the comments, but to add to the collective voice, put Razormind in your react queue. shit goes hard

[@dekudude8888]

When the lyrics kick in during a shootout with the cops, you become an Unstoppable Hype God

[@shiroindo8687]

Fun Fact: Scarface is actually canon in the Payday 2 Universe

[@swakv]

And the game?

[@sylvievideostockpile2155]

the singer's name is Philip Bardowell

[@baconelefante9826]

Cap

[@JERB2012]

Guys, the thermal drill! Go get it!

[@Sodapop-rd5ku]

7:13 Scarface the movie "Say hello to my little friend"

[@Randomturtle001]

If you're interested the composer(?) Simon Viklund did an in-depth analysis a few years back, there might be more info in there about the singer ect.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5jZe3RpmpKCgq8

[@duke________1309]

Makes me so upset its not on Spotify... and I haven't even played Payday before lmao, oh well

[@bluegrassdude7532]

You should play Payday 2😏

[@diegomorh]

5:40 CERTIFIED HEADBANG MOMENT

[@_Gowter_]

The Scarface thing is a crossover event

[@despacitodaniel801]

now imagine robbing Tony's mansion to this song

[@vortex594]

ah, Payday 2. I loved it before it got enough DLC/monetization that it would make EA blush.

[@neaable4990]

I think they need to recover bcs they was getting robbed

[@nickylansiraramen1279]

Bro I've noticed you've reacted to some Yakuza songs but you haven't reacted to THE yakuza song which is Receive you from Yakuza 1, it's amazing, also independence for violence and fly from yakuza 3 are bangers, well most of the songs from yakuza are

[@tikanni7251]

I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but check out Berserk - My Brother. Might not be videogame related, but just trust me.

[@Erik-vp5bm]

I'd love to see a second reaction video to this, where he realizes that the singer and composer is the same person.

[@Blitznuger]

you should check out the Dynasty Warriors 4 soundtrack, specifically the track In Full Bloom, but they're all bangers

[@y0ugur741]

Bain reacting to Payday 2 music

[@biotoxin6280]

Alright then next one you do I’ll do 10 dollars la signora’s battle theme is so good it has so much emotion in it

[@JessesAuditorium]

No problem man! Let me know what you wanna do, you can add the other 5 if you want, just gotta be fair to everyone else :)

[@biotoxin6280]

@@JessesAuditorium alright and I understand it’s just it blew me away when I heard it the first time Genshin impact has some incredible music.

[@JessesAuditorium]

The paypal is in the vid description. I'll put it in the queue once completed ^_^

[@demonkingza]

I NEED MORE YAKUZA MUSIC REACTIONS PLEASE🥺

[@JessesAuditorium]

Soon :D

[@demonkingza]

@@JessesAuditorium YAY CANT WAIT

[@generaldomino3812]

You should definitely react to the Doom eternal heavy metal choir, it really something you NEED to listen too

[@SkandiTV]

So... "I Will Give You My All 2017" is next, right?

[@aboodotoum520]

idk if you guys sense it but he kinda looks like bain deosnt he?

[@cicithereese2535]

Welp. Time to dust off my steam library and play Payday 2 again

[@ROBOHOLIC1]

Wait you worked on an Ace Combat game? Brooooooo..... You're cooler than you were before you said that in my eyes now.

[@misterawful477]

Simon Viklund is a fucking prodigy.

[@andythestrongestavenger7688]

You should listen to Razormind and I will give you my all

[@minimanbeast1014]

My suggestion for a track is the vibe i will give you my all 2017, an absolute banger of a tune

[@minttea8784]

payday 2 music mechanic is great.

[@bloodrave9578]

I play as Tony Montana on Payday 2

[@amicosayshi865]

I really suggest you listen to "Evil Eye" from Payday 2 as well

[@just_john1361]

I need a villain

[@JADG-me4wn]

bain? its that you?

[@warningbucket7928]

he looks like Bain

[@baconelefante9826]

True

[@Ilwenray85]

Funny how I listened to a cover first instead for this one.

[@Isol545]

someone probably said this alr but this guy looks like bain

[@headhunter5965]

u should try out give it your all it's about the payday2 ost it is really good

[@Mentelgen-1337]

you should react to payday the heists soundtrack. youll be suprised by the bangers that simon did!

[@yomakarek6538]

Bain Gaming

[@lacreatura729]

JESSI WE NEED TO COOK

[@havocdudeman2925]

sadly this dlc was pulled from payday 2 :(

[@JessesAuditorium]

Why's that??

[@andythestrongestavenger7688]

@@JessesAuditorium Because of licensing issues. People can no longer purchase the DLC, but who already bought it get to keep it. Btw only the character pack is gone, the Scarface Mansion heist and the song is still in the game.

[@JohnLegbert]

Anyone else wanna hear him react to Death Wish?

[@pchead54]

Listen to I will give you my all 2017

[@sunmagicchicken3251]

the guy on vid is scareface.

[@Blutwind]

While this song on its own is a certified banger as a PayDay2 song its probably one of the weakest in game the stealth part fits but esp the Assault part feels lacking ingame given how much of a warzone the level becomes esp on higher difficulties Edit: Gunmeral Grey 2015 is one that realy gets you pumping besides the Nightclub theme

[@philippe-I]

:DDDDD

[@sgregory0753]

Day 6 of asking Jesse to react to “Heaven Pierce Her: Order” from Ultrakill

[@JessesAuditorium]

You skipped day 3 and 5 so.... idk. Not committed

[@sgregory0753]

@@JessesAuditorium Yeah, something went wrong wrong with posting comments on my mobile. I don’t know. Anyways glad that you saw my comments:)