SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS Prologue Still Amazes Me 17 Years Later

I have such good memories of Shadows of the Colossus music. It felt good to remember how absolute masterful it is. This one is the Prologue from the Shadow of the Colossus Remake. God, I love it.
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[@DaviVasc]

Man, this was one my favorite videos I did in a while. Probably not gonna do super well because it's an older game, but I really felt reinvigorated after listening to this. Hope you do to. Make sure to watch that FF12 video if you're into that era of game music: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4KQmY2Ea5J7nMk

[@qwertyuiop3656]

You need to react to Close to the Edge by Yes! 18 min progressive rock song. With your talents, you would be able to appreciate it on another level

[@Hideyoshi235]

I love that sometimes you react to some gems that are not extra mainstream, SOTC is a masterpiece in the arts, Music in particular. Ty for this video!

[@spicymeat2175]

Hello I hope you will listen Heroes of Might & Magic 5: Hammers of Fate Title Theme because when I listen to this music I get goosebumps. I love this music I have a fondness for her.

[@veijiouuuu]

More of SotC please !!!1 😝

[@maxzednicek5751]

Can you do the true corrupted Monk or Démon of hatred from Sekiro

[@drawing-with-eva]

Shadow of the colossus?... Am i dreaming?! Thank you and your patron so much!

[@LucasDimoveo]

The OST of Shadow of the Colossus is what introduced me to the concept of listening to video game music for its own sake

[@SirSpoofy]

I didn’t know you didn’t watch the visuals while you listened. I think it makes it even more impressive that you’re able to be so accurate to what the song is about while not having a visual indicator.

[@DaviVasc]

Yeah, once I realized people enjoyed seeing me trying to guess stuff just by listening to the music I stopped looking at footage and looking the lore up.

[@chadderbug7587]

Shadow of the colossus is a masterpiece, even after almost 2 decades later.

[@soysauce_7748]

Shadow of the colossus is one of those games you'll always remember

[@timmadone8930]

So true. I've been remembering it for 18 years & still play it to this day as well as listen to the awesome soundtrack.

[@lando8295]

Hello, love your content as someone who knows nothing of music terminology but loves music, the insights you provide are amazing and honestly help personify feelings about the music I don't know how to articulate. So yes, amazing. Second I have a request, for a little known boss theme from an indie game called thymesia. The odur boss theme is amazing and captures a sort of haunting classical/baroque feel. You could explain it better I'm sure, just a suggestion, once again awesome vid

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you, my friend. And thank you for the suggestion too!

[@16minutesinspace]

Shadow of the Colossus has had my favorite soundtrack of all time for so many years now, I love that you've made a video on it and that I'm not the only one who had all the music permanently burned into their brain

[@DaviVasc]

When I started hearing the intro it all came back to me. It's the kind of music that sticks with you.

[@vovautube]

One of the most beautiful games and music ever created... 15 years since I played it for the first time and I still remember and come back to it from time to time... I'll never forget all the emotions it made me feel from start to finish...Truly one of a kind masterpiece...

[@F1lip3JF]

You know what you're talking about. A bald man to a bald man: you're great!

[@Chireiya]

Goosebumps at the first notes. I can't put into words the nostalgia and bittersweet feelings I connect with this game. I don't think I had ever been affected by the game as I was when I played it for the first time. As for the flute. I personally interpret it as the girl, trying to reach Wander, trying to stop him. More and more in that in-between scene after you kill a colossus and before you wake up at the temple, you can hear a female voice calling out.

[@wumbosaurus9121]

Thank you for this, I have such a powerful love for SoTC. The entire soundtrack is gorgeous, but I would specifically love to hear your analysis of 'A Despair-Filled Farewell.' It starts off tense with lots of quick up and down notes, but then transitions into a sombre dance of strings and vocals taking turns in the spotlight, then pulling together for a beautiful harmonious climax, all with the sheer amount of percussion creating continuous roar throughout the track. Something I also noticed about all of the combat tracks is that each section of the songs always come in two's, which creates a unique composition that I can't recall noticing elsewhere.

[@Overdrive05]

I'm so glad I picked this song and it won. I'm overdrive :) so happy you did this song. It has so much meaning.

[@Aya_Albion]

Brilliant video, as always! This is very nostalgic for me, it’s not a feeling of coming home, but a feeling of indescribable pain and sadness. I remember how this music made me drawn into the world-building of the game. It starts off so mysteriously and delicately yet powerfully somehow, as if it resonates beyond eternal time and try to touch your soul. So ethereal and fits the game so perfectly, that it almost feels like this music is played by the unique and beautiful aura of the game itself. I’m just in awe of it. Thank you for this, Davi!

[@DaviVasc]

Your descriptions are always so accurate, Aya! It does feel like the music exists within the world itself.

[@ravnkottr]

"Alone" from The Last Guardian is another beautiful track you might enjoy, the whole OST too. The Last Guardian is from the same creators as Shadow Of The Colossus :>

[@DaviVasc]

I loved The Last Guardian way more than most people

[@cryptic_dork]

i would love to see you do more videos on the sotc ost

[@DaviVasc]

I would love that too

[@GlennRRB]

Just want to say your videos have the best analysis i have seen so far in YT. You just not listen to music and make faces. You really try to explain the feeling and intention of the composer with it. Thank you for the amazing work and ill keep watching all your vids for sure!

[@sarcastictacos3129]

Just those first few notes are enough to send a tidal wave of emotions and nostalgia through me, this game shaped my childhood so much. Thanks for covering it here, I really hope you break down more tracks from this game!

[@Vetefrikis]

As it started it gave me the goosebumps and i started crying i just love the shadow of the colossus music so so very much. Specially the prelude. Thank you patrons for making this possible. I did pause the video wipped my tears and continued watching.

[@floridaknight3052]

What comes to mind is a reunion of hearts after a passing of time and much loss along the way.

[@gneiss9620]

A track so powerful I'm moved to tears even all these years later. Another great vid!

[@fantomeduchateaux8136]

Team ICO, FromSoftware and Team Silent (people changed over time, but but some core members were constant and there was a common phylosophy) are just sublime examples of games as art

[@Nicoseilas]

SotC was one of the games I played the most during my childhood, 100% on ps2, every day after school I played at least 2 hours exploring the map and going after the various mysteries that surrounded the game. When I heard about the remake, I was very excited. The quality of the game is incredible! Last week I was playing again and I thought of a possible video of yours about "the opened way" soundtrack. Funny how a video of this game came out about it. I can't see your react at the moment, but I'll be back to comment on it.

[@timmadone8930]

I remember what a challenge it was getting that Queen's Sword on the PS2 & especially PS3. All because of colossus 3 in Hard Time Attack mode where you only got 5 minutes to beat him. Thankfully we're given 6 minutes & 30 seconds on the PS4 remake. But funny story...I purchased the game day 1 for PS2 & my plan was to play it for about 3 hours that evening, watch the late night news & then go to sleep. I was still on the game when the sun rose the next morning. XD

[@grayfeather4539]

In the beginning the strings feel lost and incomplete or cut off. But when he reaches the gate it completes and has more direction.

[@clemthegaul]

Very beautiful track wonderfully explained once again! Even the focus got lost in Musicland, it's magic! Thanks for sharing this to us, Davi! 🤗🤗

[@BigBoss-nc7tz]

it feels like the whole ost for this game is composed by an Elves or someone out of this world its insane how beautiful it is .

[@ivanroman8914]

All of the soundtrack is amazing, my top 3 favorite OST of all time.

[@holyrory]

I'd love to see you cover more tracks from this game! A Despair-Filled Fairwell in particular I'd love to hear your thoughts on, such an epic and emotional track.

[@RikouHogashi]

there truly is no Tone quite like SotC if you know the whole game its a Very Bold call for the devs to make premise wise and make it quite the Tragetiy that one would expect from the likes of Shakespere that the end isn't always good no matter what you do it truly is a Less is MORE kind of Open style game

[@ryzacobalion3622]

Davi i highly recommend you do play the Remake. The Remake was done by Bluepoint Games who also did the Demon's Souls. But Shadows of the Colossus was their first major project that they made. Before they did the remake of Shadows of the Colossus they mostly did remastered ports of Play Station games into new consoles like Ico and Shadows of the Colossus on the ps3, The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, God of War Collection, and Gravity Rush (Remastered). But if you're curious to know what's the major difference between the original and the remake is mostly Graphical difference and collectibles and challenges for competitions. It's honestly omnipresent of how the Remake looks. Every hill across the world, every lush forest, and especially the Colossi have been fully remade from scratch. Seriously you're probably gonna spend more time exploring the world and seeing how beautiful it looks while taking a few screen shots of them as well. Really the only they didn't change in the remake is the music. They just ported the original soundtrack into the remake and it still sounds amazing in the remake.

[@yurimonaro3673]

Shadow of the Colossus have amazing OSTs, bring more of them plz and nice job Davi

[@99v6cam]

DAVI! I get excited everytime I see you’ve uploaded a new video. Shadow of the Colossus is such a powerful game. It really goes to show that you can have an emotional and powerful story without hours of dialogue. So much can be told through action and music. I like how, since this is the intro sequence, it ends on the happy/tense “not quite home chord” because it really sets the tone that just because he made it to the temple doesn’t mean he has succeeded. A big step was completed but there are still many challenges ahead so it leaves you with the hopefulness of having completed a big still but the uneasiness of not knowing what is to come. And i feel that is the perfect tone for the start of the game.

[@fufu_kunnn]

THE NAME.. I HAVEN'T HEARD IT IN SO LONG.... Thank you so much for listening to this!?? Like I've been through nostalgia 8 times hearing this again

[@ivanroman8914]

Fun fact: the composer of this track also composed the OST of the anime Mobile Suit: Gundam Wing. And yeah, it is amazing

[@latinojesus9959]

I'd love to see your reaction for blasphemous's soundtrack. It's an indie game that gained a bit of popularity but no one has made a video on their amazing soundtrack. Its a mix of flamenco and metal

[@latinojesus9959]

Probably their best song is "baile de violetas (guitar version)"

[@deogracias9869]

Cante de los muertos is also an amazing track

[@namelessking-190]

Hello, just passing by to say that you content is amazing, and just recently I discovered you're from Brazil too :D, it's amazing to have such an inspiration like you. (Eu não sei porque escrevi em inglês hahah, mas tudo bem, teu trabalho é incrível irmão, e só me inspira a talvez seguir um rumo similar)

[@CaptainBarbosa40]

This game is just a masterpiece. One of the best ever.

[@AugustoXRock]

Glad to have you back bro! I hope your small "hiatus" was very enjoyable :) You came back with a bang, this track is amazing, thanks again!! :D

[@DaviVasc]

Thank you Augusto!

[@somogyvari070]

I've always imagined the flute part symbolizing the bird that follows the character along, playing an almost bird call kind of sound

[@DaviVasc]

Oh, that makes sense

[@julianwhelan1565]

It has almost a beautiful pagan nature-religious feeling

[@125discipline2]

this game is letting the player be alone with their mind, nobody's around, nobody's talking.. it's only you and the shadow of the colossus

[@paideia97]

I know it's been a while since the upload but I haven't seen anyone say it. The string instrument is ,according to the composer himself, a bouzouki

[@phoenixsoren]

Have you heard of a game called Journey? The music in that game is definitely worth an in depth look, along with it's sibling game Flower, which is basically poetry through music

[@theaveragegamer7221]

I've been waiting for you to cover this game

[@laxeus]

Some days ago i was scrolling trough your reviews, hoping to see some SOTC ost review, so what a nice surprise when this popped on my feed! If you'r review the track "a despair filled farewell" it w would be awesome, really a great piece of music! Love your work, have a nice day!

[@wumbosaurus9121]

Oh I love that track, has to be my favourite, or at least top 3. The harmony of strings and vocals in that are unmatched. The thunderous percussion also creates a continuous roar throughout the track which make it feel incredibly powerful.

[@parsifalkitty5109]

I just found this channel and my word this game gave me so much wonder and ambiguity. The soundtrack has been with me since I have played the game when I was a kid. This is one of the first soundtracks to convince me of how much better instrumentals are. So many emotional bits that swell me with said emotion. Just magnificent and so much character.

[@Hugouuz]

Muitos brasileiros tiveram o prazer de jogar essa pérola na boa época do Play2, bons tempos, e ótima análise!

[@MetalGearChris1]

how dare you pause this masterpiece. just listen first and then rip it appart

[@woahmama]

Oh my god I didn't expect Shadow of the Colossus appearing here... Thank you, even though I wasnt lucky to play it on PS2 when it released, I played the remake and it instantly became one of my favorite games of all time. I hope you will be analysing more tracks from it, the one from the end of the game and personally I especially love Avion (the flying colossus, I think he was fifth or fourth) theme, because it was one of the most insane bosses, even so many years later, being able to fly a giant, in the rain to that music... I am shocked that something so beautiful was made such a long time ago and it still made my jaw drop, despite so many releases and games over the years that I played. Due to the music and story of it I tear up by just thinking about this game...

[@nilihism]

shadow of the colossus song??? super amazing to see this video! i played SOTC years ago and it's one of my favorite games to this day. it's really amazing hearing your commentary on it! i'm sure you've gotten the request before but i'd love it if you checked out from music from final fantasy XIV. the soundtrack is top notch and i'd love to hear your takes on it. most specifically 'your answer' (this one is mega spoiley for the latest expansion however) or maybe 'the worm's tail' :)

[@maran947]

The power of nostalgia on music is so crazy... I have such strong feelings like you when listening to the Stronghold OST or the Advance Wars OST

[@timmadone8930]

The CD soundtrack to "Shadow Of The Colossus: Roar Of The Earth" by Kow Otani, has remained in print ever since it's initial release in 2005. Quite possibly that's the longest ever a game soundtrack has remained in continuos production. Most game soundtracks get one production run & that's it unless it's something very popular then it might stay in production for a few years. But in this case we are talking 18 years & counting. That really says something.

[@djbeema]

This game is so so good. Just an incredible work of art that I wish I could share with everyone. The music of course is a primary component of that experience. Loved your reactions. Thought "and now the flute" right when you said the same lol

[@TheScratcherStudios]

When it keeps going up (becomes positive) there is also a a very low note ...brass(?) instrument in the BG. Sign for something dark lurking behind? He might feel more positive, having arrived but what is to come is anything but.

[@DoriraDimension]

I always loved listeing to game music and searching for the deeper meanings, as I also have a lore obsession. But I never had the capability to make my own stuff real, Im still at the beginning of my journey towards the greater goals. But something I must thank you for specifically, is that watching your videos finally gave me someone who felt the same way about game music, and didnt just say "game themes aren't music". It showed me that Im not wrong with my findings, kinda like a confirmation for my theories on themes. Thanks man, cant wait to see more great reaction and analysis vids.

[@WesWaagenaar]

My favourite game since I was 12

[@eliciabertsch5882]

Man, I'm in love with the music from Shadow of the Colossus. I wish it was available for PC :'D. I'd love to hear you react to any track from the game "Journey" as well; it has some of the most beautiful music I've heard in any video game!!

[@drawing-with-eva]

Journey yes! Such a great suggestion!

[@captain4930]

Been in love with this game and it's music since the day I played it for the first time.

[@en-men-lu-ana6870]

While it is short, please react to "The Sunlit Earth" from Shadow of the Colossus, it's my top two favourite OST from the game, the other being "Demise of the Ritual".

[@autgoddess1002]

Hello Davi Vasc! I came up with a suggestion, its from a cartoon movie MULAN, could you make a reaction video about the main antagonist theme? His name is Shan Yu (FYI) and you can find an entire 7 minute video of his theme from TMC Productions on YT. Who was Shan Yu?: He is the mysterious chieftain of the Huns and a ruthless warlord who is determined to invade and conquer China because he believes that the Chinese emperor built the Great Wall as both an insult and a challenge. (Real Life) Attila the Hun Shan Yu was inspired by the real-life Attila the Hun. Though while Shan Yu died by the hands of fireworks, Attila died by choking on his own blood the night he was to be wed to his future wife, Ildico. Coincidently the name of the computer system that was used to animate the Hun army charge was called Attila. He expanded the rule of the Huns to include many Germanic tribes and attacked the Eastern Roman Empire in wars of extraction, devastating lands from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, and inspiring fear throughout the late Roman Empire.

[@MaigenMaylight]

I remember playing through this game so many times. It'll always be considered legendary to me. And the OST? Godlike.

[@DaviVasc]

This video made so hyped to play it again. Gotta get that remake soon.

[@MaigenMaylight]

Same!

[@annegilbert4786]

Such a beautiful piece of music. I particularly like the use of the choir. Really interesting analysis, Davi. Thank you :)

[@RhouanAltier]

Man I haven't heard this one in years. I still haven't found time to play the remake, my gaming backlog is massive.

[@DaviVasc]

Same. I might make this one skip the line though

[@Sassaparilla]

If you do more of the soundtrack, I would like to hear your views on the 16th Colossus' (known as Malus by the community) Theme. The theme is named "Demise of the Ritual", and is in my opinion the most Somber track in the game. To me, it conveys a tragedy, not of the player character, Wander, but of the fate that the Colossi have been sentenced to, all for the selfish desire of one man. Ironically, as the final boss, Malus is one of the more docile Colossi, and incredibly human, whil Wander is being corrupted by the "Ritual", with blackening skin and horns sprouting from his brow.

[@lucashenriquecruz336]

e esse sotaque brasileiro meu consagrado kkkkkkk otimo video abraços

[@OIndieGabo]

Hey Davi! I've been following your work for a bit now and never came here to congratulate and thank you for the lovely and passionate analysis you've been pulling off! As a game developer myself, i really love when soundtracks / effects are crafted in a way that hit us good at that emotional spot when playing some good game. Lastly, please let me know if you are related to Dan Vasc somehow. The doubt is killing me! hahaha. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@DaviVasc]

Thanks man. Dan is my brother.

[@OIndieGabo]

@@DaviVasc ahá! I knew it! Hahahaha. Thanks for the answer!

[@viniciushgr4140]

two amazing ost worth analyzing would also be the farthest earth and the sunlit earth

[@monkeystar3652]

Kind of a random pick, but you should really do a blind react to "Con Lentitud Poderosa" from Risk of Rain 2. I would love to see your input!

[@Tirethief302]

Ah yes....finally you've made it here to our roundtable. Come friend, let us discuss music

[@zrosgizi3995]

The Prologue is very good but the Epilogue is a masterpiece

[@erickalvaradogarcia9454]

You should react another soundtrack of Dark Souls, it's the "Nameless Song" it appears on the credits of the game and give you an existential crisis once you hear to it. Please, it's worth it.

[@MKSRKAK0]

Wonderful video, love to see your reactions and explanations! I would like to suggest a game music that I love from a very underrated game called Library Of Ruina, the track is "Angela Realization Theme". The game has dynamic tracks and an emotional mechanic, and as the character's emotions rise, the music also evolves and keps getting more emotional and frenetic, It's really incredible! Thank you for the amazing content, keep up with the good work mate!

[@jameseddleman6944]

If you end up doing music outside video games, I strongly suggest the sound track to Ergo Proxy, an older anime, with great music. Terra Incognita, Fellow Citizen, Bibul, and the one I would love to hear you dissect would be Shampoo Planet. Fellow Citizen is a mix between synth and Gregorian chanting

[@MightyMyna]

What is up with shadow of the colossus recently, been playing it recently then a ton of videos are being uploaded about it! BTW love this I just finished drawing a rat colossus form my sister, might make it 3d

[@DeBron96]

Legendary track edit: AGRO!

[@DaviVasc]

Agro :'(

[@veraxiana9993]

The stringed instrument is the bouzouki actually i believe

[@Macktube]

Can you please reaction to Kara Theme from Detroit Become Human it's probably my favorite song ever in a game, it would be great to have a breakdown. Also the song "Unagi" from Gris

[@ferdiverbeek]

Should do ICO songs. Those are amazing as well.

[@deogracias9869]

This really reminds me of regal ancestor spirit from elden ring, i highly recommend it if you like this style

[@datpieceofbread9570]

I L O V E this game

[@danielanderson1931]

I would really like to see you react to Sonic Unleashed Day/Night OSTs!

[@Akiraoff00]

Pls do the Opened Path from Shadow of the colossus too

[@w0wdonger896]

Man this song is so burnt into my memory

[@mms16]

This is probably a cliche comment but damn I never clicked this fast. Also, pretty sure that's not a quanoun. The game has a lot of Ainu influence so my guess is a Tonkori

[@hikaruhibiki264]

Do Revived power please it one of my favourite shadow of the colossus ost Edit: still waiting for final fantasy 10 reaction

[@FoxBatinaHat]

Sounds like a Hammered Dulcimer to me rather than a Qanun

[@hmmman2257]

You gotta to the velkhana themes bro

[@Acefdiamonds]

A shadow of the colossus fan? Intrasting can you do the queen from dead cells queen and the sea?

[@DaviVasc]

Yep, love Shadow of the Colossus. Sure, thank you for the suggestion.

[@Acefdiamonds]

@@DaviVasc no problem

[@TheScratcherStudios]

Would you consider covering Nobuo Uematsu tracks? (final fantasy)

[@Dahrk_Angel]

Davi, I'd really love it if you could react to the "Somnus Boss Fight theme" from Final Fantasy XV: Episode Ardyn. It's an awesome piece of music

[@jameseddleman6944]

This single piece of music had not only shaped my taste for good music, but set a standard that, in my opinion, hasn't been met until Dark Souls. Super Smash Bros Melee is the only other I can think of to take orchestra seriously.

[@DaviVasc]

Yes, it's that powerful

[@TheDiggus]

My Playstation 2 is in a box at my mothers house, cables, 2 controllers, Shadow of the Colossus and Ico paper box editions 👌

[@DaviVasc]

Oooh I've always wanted to play Ico! Played Shadow of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, but never got around to Ico for some reason.

[@ryozaki96]

I hope one day you'd react to Castlevania or Bloodstained OST by Michiru Yamane

[@wildhowlingmoon]

Sabia que você era Brasileiro só pelo sotaque kkkkkk

[@mmaaoorr]

you should react to Vort of the boreal valley from dark souls 3

[@mr.d3494]

Pls lesten to ost of ending of game ..its so epic and legandly ..im sure that everyone will agrry me

[@FelipeGomes-ek8lf]

Best game

[@kurokaen1234]

React to Starscourge Radahn ost from Elden Ring pleaseee

[@marcosantonio-hj7vp]

And the battle theme?

[@greathorn]

The only song better than prologue is the reprise in the epilogue

[@aryanbright5277]

Pls!!!! Listen to God of War music Its epic