Somewhere over the rainbow but make it sad

[@painapple796]

"How Chris chooses a title with deep significance" *Looks at 'A Glacier Eventually Farts'* Such beauty...

[@drGwoo]

Love some dumb titles. Some years ago at an artist gathering everyone was asked how they usually come up with their titles. Some have clever wording, deep meaning or a personal reason. For myself most are on the fly working titles that accidentally get misspelled and kept at some point throughout the process.

[@benknock981]

@@drGwoo my personal favorites are the age of empire games, every track is named something wack. you can call meteor showers on your opponents and the track that can play is titled "meatier shower"

[@Mamadordeculosprofesional]

A Glacier Eventually Farts is a song about imprisonment and resentment. Thats why it includes "and dont you listen to the song of life" in parentheses. Its mithrix's resentment for being sealed up in the moon. Mithrix and Providence might be millenia old. But they're still children lore-wise. And the power of soul was Providence's power.

[@silentfister4208]

​@@benknock981 isn't that age of mythology? I don't remember in age of empires being able to call a meteor shower

[@brianestepa2376]

@@drGwooits not a dumb title though, it has a deep meaning.

[@Morveyn]

Chris Christodoulou really is a brilliant composer. Man went all out on crafting 7+ min songs for a game that encourages you to blitz through areas as fast as possible. "The Rain Formerly Known as Purple" is absolutely a song that deserves a listen, as well. Tells one hell of a wordless story.

[@vedal1358]

@@alpha-tomahawk532 C'mon mate you're THIS close!

[@MrTavrosNitram]

@@alpha-tomahawk532 this mf aint been playing on monsoon

[@lewisbrumby8038]

One thing i've loved about the way he writes all the way from the first game is the way he absolutely nails this otherworldy, lost sounding music. It absolutely fits the setting of the game.

[@akidra0519]

YES. THIS. The ROR2 soundtrack just hits this perfect mix of kind of solemn and lonely with adventurous headbanger. They Might as Well Be Dead, the Face of the Deep, and The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky are my personal faves. Can't wait to see your reaction to more!

[@cyrusthesecond]

I remember watching a breakdown on this song that Chris did and he mentioned this is the only song on the whole risk of rain album (across all the games) that has actual vocals from a singer. Towards the very end a woman (whose name I sadly cannot remember) starts hitting the high notes to go along with the song and as Chris said it’s very hard to notice

[@silverrath]

The Raindrop That Fell to the Sky actually does have vocals from Chris himself, he says so in the album commentary!

[@silversanctum2713]

Bro I just heard her. Also maybe it's a nod to the fact that you are alone on this planet and during that section your survivor might be having flashbacks to back home, where life was simple. And then you willingly walk away, for a better blue sky.

[@atomicbaconbits6695]

On another note, I heard that if you listen to enough of his music, Chris will show up and say "Nice."

[@forzaelite1248]

To me it's an epic reversal of the reference song. It's not a hopeful "there may yet be happiness down the road if stick through things"; no, there _was_ happiness for those on Petrichor V and you knew it....but you had orders. Now you lie imprisoned in the void way down below, where the skies are always dark and dreams will never grow. You don't deserve to hope, but you do so because you have nothing left to cling to, and so you traverse the depths, hoping for a way out, perhaps knowing it will never come... _...the ROR lore is deep, and should you see its face...behold, it is frozen._ Also that instrument at the end was actually an oboe! I wouldn't abandon hope of a sax just yet though...

[@MarcoMeatball]

oops!

[@nokinirus]

@@MarcoMeatball There is a track you would love but it would spoil the fun if anyone were to describe it.

[@zach7914]

If you like sax then listen to The Face of the Deep

[@k90v85]

​@@MarcoMeatballnothing to live for yet nothing to die for

[@wibbawobba]

It's actually an English horn not an oboe I believe

[@EmberOldAccount]

Chris: "I wanted a song to sort of uplift the player" Meanwhile the song is tear inducing song in the soundtrack.

[@atomicbaconbits6695]

The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky is one of my favorite ROR2 songs. The song will rise in the drop back down in octaves as if you're constantly being let down, and then it gets somber; like a realization that you're alone. Even in the video Chris posted, when that lonely part starts, it begins to rain.

[@ruien6912]

I definitely agree with the feeling of melancholy, but I also get a sense of triumph and defiance in this song. In the beginning it feels like that melancholy is building until the airhorns kick in, they break through and light up the song, kind of like a hope and defiance to whatever lies beyond the trials and tribulations we face in this mortal coil. Once again absolutely nailed it in interpreting the song. Beautiful breakdown and we can clearly see the love you have for music as you listen to the piece. Thank you for sharing with us once more. Look forward to the next video!

[@TriVisionTriesAgain]

the area that this song plays in has a profound story, its title is the "Aphelian Sanctuary". Aphelian is a spin on the word "Aphelion", defined as "the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid, or comet at which it is furthest from the sun." This area is a run-down place marred with an infectious tar found throughout the game that we find through lore and item entries followed the Aphelian people from their home world to petrichor 5 after completely overrunning it. The area is also infested with vermin found throughout the game, a sure sign of long abandonment, and lack of care. All a result of the ending of the previous game. All of this coincides with the discontent, unfulfilled, and still solemnly hopeful sound of this music. This song and area are the farthest point of being from the light, and the deepest into the void, but, eventually, all does eventually reach its perihelium.

[@crazygamecrafter8830]

from my understanding, Aphelian sanctuary *Was* that somewhere over the rainbow, until we showed up

[@LioTangg]

It's worth noting that the tar is also present on petrichor 5, and was probably introduced there by an infected Aphelian. Specifically, tar enemies like clay templars and clay apothecaries can be found in the Aphelian sanctuary, indicating the tar found the Aphelian in their sanctuary and overran it. Clay people are already there in RoR 1 and you can see tar coming out of their pots, which would mean that, at least this time, it wasn't The Survivor's fault. Still tragic

[@k90v85]

​@@LioTanggit was probably introduced by providence when the tar was going extinct due to already suffocating all its prey

[@baconsoup8346]

We didn't see freaky strong tar monsters like templars, dune striders, apothecaries until the 2nd game, leading me to believe Providence was keeping the tar contained & at a manageable level before a survivor or two killed him in the first, leading to the tar overrunning parts of the planet, the dune people may be no more or almost at that point in the 2nd game.@@LioTangg

[@oliconbob3179]

It makes me so happy that the Risk of Rain soundtrack has gotten a lot of attention lately. Christodoulou really deserves to be recognized for creating such wonderful music.

[@Haggsdog]

What a game and what an incredible soundtrack. Glad to see you enjoying it!

[@the_festive_gentleman]

I think this man would do wonders for “The raindrop that fell to the sky.” To me, at least, it’s such an expressive piece of music that tells a sad tale just like “Once in a Lullaby.”

[@CelticBotansDigitalArt]

The oboe at the end really really gives that melancholic touch it almost aches to hear - like someone is reminiscing the past or something, and combined with the Over the Rainbow ref, it could be someone remembering their childhood or how things used to be long ago and for some reason have been lost.

[@takeaholiday]

This song always sounded like walking through a meadow while you’re slowly, slowly bleeding out. A pleasant background, but things just don’t get better.

[@bucketoflaughter5207]

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow but make it sad” It’s consistently a song that brings me to tears every single time I even think about it.

[@torusorus7803]

I love seeing people experience his work, its genuinely some of the most competent artistry I see in the industry and I love to see it get appreciated.

[@yarikmedvedev5199]

Wow, comrades. Did Marco just lvl up his "cozy fireplace evening with Opera Uncle" skills to lvl 100? Joking, Marco's always been like that. That monologue just made me want to wake up tomorrow with a smile on my face.

[@Red_Ghost85]

The second half of the song gives me a big Western vibe, which I feel fits well with Risk of Rain. Gunslingers fighting to survive in a harsh world and eventually riding off into the sunset, but usually changed from who they were in the beginning of their journey.

[@lancerhades971]

...and so he left, grateful for his luck

[@markfarmer7534]

Love how at the end of every phrase you're ready for a punch, because you're excited about how the music is building, but are tempered by the pacing at every turn.

[@spaceyisspacedout1920]

This track is debatably my favorite track from the dlc. I feel that, considering where this track plays in game, your description of the track being sad is pretty spot on. It even makes me cry sometimes cause I’m such a crybaby with tracks like these. The other popular tracks from the dlc I recommend are They Might As Well Be Dead and Who Can Fathom The Soundless Depths. They are both so good and some of my favorites in the whole game. Happy Holidays Marco🎄

[@JuicyCubical]

Bro... I would love to have you do the OST. Every song on there is amazing!

[@FlinchFox]

Oboe's are so freaking underrated. Team more Oboe.

[@lancerhades971]

Double reeds are nortoriously hard to play. Thats why oboes are uncommon. Well any double read instrument really. Its so difficult to make sound decent

[@TheNameCannotBeFound]

I'm so happy I found your channel. I love you so much, brother. Keep up the content! You're introducing me to so many new kinds of music and reviving my love for old ones.

[@tdimensional6733]

"It's not that I hate it, no, I love it, I love it very much. But- I love it against my better judgement."

[@Nazulrek]

Lets goooo! I haven’t watched you in a while but I’m so glad you listened to this. So good

[@MarcoMeatball]

Welcome back!

[@5irus]

Personally, this song is the culmination of an entire journey, from its start, with the whole path between, and to the very point it ends. It tells me a story inverse of the one in the game; not of someone who lost who they were by the end of their journey, but one who cut their journey at its crescendo, choosing to excise the cancer caused by a world unknown, infectious, and corrupt. It's like... someone who refuses a world of flux, constant change, and impermanence, but with dignity, conviction, and reason; and most of all, with faith. The last section is bordering on heavenly. That calm oboe, playing almost on its own; it's that passing between a world of hardship, into that dream of heaven. Into that lullaby we were once told. I have heard more beautiful music; but I have *never* heard of a more beautiful story.

[@gamecavalier3230]

3:08 So you've survived the Void, but that doesn't mean your life is good "And so he left, with everything but his humanity" -Risk of Rain victory screen

[@gamecavalier3230]

(This is a repost of a previous comment that got deleted after I changed a channel setting a while back, but I'm really happy with this comment so I put it back up)

[@meme__salad]

also as an amateur musician your commentary has gotten me to begin considering the more metaphysical side of music theory, I just find it so interesting that certain notes and chord progressions have the power to make us feel different ways and I love exploring that along side you in these videos

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@mr.simple5586]

I always felt so very tranquil on this map, feeling underpowered playing on the hardest moded difficulty. And I think that tranquil feeling is what he was trying to push here.

[@matrix0794]

this is one of the most beautiful songs ever. I love how in depth you went speaking about your thoughts on how it could be interprated. That really was beautiful.Actual peak

[@Pseudoku_RL]

A lot of other reactors to music focus on the music. The development of the theme, the layering, the sounds... My favorite part of MarcoMeatball's reaction is the context he adds to the names, the stories, the point of the song in itself. I never knew this was an ode to "Somewhere over the rainbow," or what the story of Orpheus was. Adds so much more depth to everything

[@fyhonfernfield2232]

LETS GOOO! Thank you Marco for doing this masterpiece of a song after I recommended it! This song takes me places in my mind that I'd like to stay forever :)

[@LemonyGoose]

Absolutely love the OST from this game

[@phantomkor]

I look at Once in a Lullaby as a song of hope and perseverance. When you look at where the track is placed on the soundtrack of SotV, it's right in the middle. Every other track is full of chaos and/or despair, and then in comes Once in a Lullaby to remind you that hope can still be found; that you once had it and that, despite the bleak future ahead, you can still find happiness or the like in the harsh reality we find ourselves in.

[@therewasanattempt7092]

HELL YEAH RISK OF RAIN!! This is one of my favorite games to play with mods, it definitely gets very chaotic

[@Triggerpug]

I had this playing in my head when I was confused if I was heading in the right direction, and really discouraged on if I was going to get through the week. When I was finally done, I listened to the song again, and it felt like such a relieving song, like a hand on my shoulder. It's got a really powerful duality to it

[@Iron_Cutlass]

What I think makes this piece really shine is how it connects to the game. The level that you hear this song on is a temple in the sky; but the temple is ruined and empty, alone. The song acts as story telling (in my opinion) to act as a way of showing how the ancient civilization that use to reside on the planet use to have high hopes and expectations only for them to be let down; it is also from the DLC where you are introduced into to the Void, a prison of nothingness, gloom, and darkness, many were kept prison into the Void, some broke free, some overcame it, most did not, and only became subject to it's corruption, perhaps the reason for the civilization's fall.

[@Elizarox1987]

Just beautiful, one of my favorite tracks of the game, and such a deep and connecting analysis. Truly no one else like you

[@chrisgameplayy]

The risk of rain 2 soundtrack is just one of a kind and it’s just amazing

[@rip1597]

Best Rogue Like ever made, no doubt. Hope Gearbox doesnt ruin it. (Gearbox just acquired ROR2)

[@kerrrobertson3699]

i think they're mostly just publishing, hopoo still have creative control iirc

[@rip1597]

@@kerrrobertson3699 no, they dont, thats explicitly something they lost

[@eventhorizon6140]

@@rip1597 For everything after Risk of Rain returns sadly.

[@eliaslamsa6541]

Survivors of the void is interesting. When you enter the deep void and kill the final boss, you are lost to the void. Your fate unknown. The only person to "survive" the void was horribly corrupted by it. Which makes survivors of the void an interesting title. Also you really should do The raindrop that fell to the sky and Face of the deep

[@k90v85]

rex survived the void, but he seems malnourished, he was only contained though

[@caphryne]

YEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! THIS IS LITERALLY MY FAVORITE SONG OF 2022 IM SO GLAD TO SEE U TALK ABOUT IT

[@JenasModogex]

This song reminds me some works of Santana, and Lentitud Poderosa have a lot of King Crimson vibes, love it, and thanks for your time, your view point it's like a boost for this piece of art

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thanks for listening

[@JeshuaMorbus]

"Nothing good expects over the rainbow"

[@mobs_bardovich]

I was literally crying while listening to this composition. And now, I feel better.

[@borna53200]

Every single one of risk of rain songs are absolutely worth the listen, and I have been obsessed with them from way before I even got the game. Some other noteworthy songs are You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele, and The Face of The Deep as the boss fight themes, and Petrichor V, being an incredible world-building piece. That's not to say there aren't other amazing songs in the OST, but at that point I'd just be listing them all.

[@m1xxx3r]

To me this entire song is phonetic representation of what it feels to feel bitter part of nostalgia, back then You were naive always curious child who had extremely unrealistic (kinda distorted) image of the world, but now here You are, You see and know world for what it is. And specially 6:47[I'm not crying at that sound, YOU ARE! 😭] , that always sounded to me like choir, choir of past genereations that tell You "Don't worry child, we've been there, we know it's hard to take" and by the end of the song it feels like You just became part of this eternal choir, echo, a lullaby of bygone time.

[@Necro-Zero]

¡Hola, Marco! Love to see you singing. I like opera singers. I really love videogames music and your channel. Send you a hug from Colombia!

[@starlingye]

You HAVE to listen to They Might as Well Be Dead. Absolute banger! And great video as always :D

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

ROR2 has some incredibly lyrical and melodic tracks in it. All have this difficult to describe lean 80s synthpop-like production. Which matches the look of the game. My favorite is Rain Formely Known As Purple, which is a cheeky reference to Prince's Purple Rain not just in name but sound too.

[@Triggerpug]

I have had this song stuck in my head for the past week. What a coincidence you look at it now! Love your stuff marco

[@stormshadow5382]

Yes! I would love your reaction to another song from Risk of Rain 2 named: "The rain formerly known as Purple" 💜

[@troglodjeeta]

I genuinely cried the first time my ears were blessed by this song.

[@gebbo7721]

i dont have much related to the actual video but i simply love chris christodoulou also that one victory screen is from the first game and specifically from the commando, in the second game the victory phrases for the characters are at least a little bit more "hopeful"

[@Pufftarot]

It's so beautiful watching you experience the Risk of Rain 2 soundtrack. One of the greats this one. My favourite is They Might as Well Be Dead, but there are SO MANY BANGERS in there. I look forward to seeing you find those tracks that impact you the most.

[@figloalds]

I love Risk of Rain, but i have to admit, sometimes I play the game as a good excuse to keep listening these songs on loop.

[@Beth_OMette]

while the stage this music is one is one of the "happier" stages... it is not a happy world... you don't get to enjoy anything... there is no rainbows, there is no rain, there is run, and not die.

[@jonopants5118]

ror2 soundtrack just bops so damn hard. ive been listening to The rain formerly known as purple on repeat this past month and the other soudntracks as well. it makes playing the game so hard when all you want to do is stay a level and not leave in a game about moving fast and progressing into the next level

[@Zach-cn4lb]

I need to recommend this. Darktide and RoR2 and a couple of my favorite OSTs in gaming, but there will never be one I love more than Outer Wilds. Which is fitting, seeing as that game is my favorite piece of media, and the best game ever made in my humble opinion HOWEVER, a massive part of what makes it so good is the integration and context of the music in the game itself. It isn’t too long and is cheap, so if you have the time I would heavily, heavily recommend you give it a try. I can’t say how important it is to go into that game blind, however. So if you do decide to play it, look nothing up beforehand, except the reviews on Steam or something if you need more convincing

[@Voingous]

Outer Wilds is absolutely one of the best games ever made, too bad it has a similar name to that other one though.

[@DrStryde]

If you listen to another Risk of Rain 2 track PLEASE let the next one be They Might as Well Be Dead.

[@motodrang4287]

Seriously one of the greatest OST’s. Interesting that it came from a dlc.

[@darknobz3560]

Such a brilliant melody

[@just_d3spairity]

God I love the way Chris can make a guitar sound like its crying in somber reflection in the RoR2 soundtrack. As an aside, It's a less known title compared to Risk of Rain, but Hopoo's main other game DEADBOLT also had the music composed by Chris Christodoulou and the score for that one is as incredible as his work for these two. Dies Irae, Blood on the Dancefloor, and Ashes to Ashes (To Ashes) are notable ones to me, especially that final one. If you have time between your other listens I really cannot recommend that soundtrack enough

[@danielpeixotodealmeida5650]

i think this music is sad, yes, but carries a beauty behind it. like yes the void is a cold and unforgiving place, but it has beauty in its form, and hope of surviving.

[@donchaskon]

Finally, the game than doesnt have a SINGLE "meh..." song... ma man, you rly travel with this soundtrack, is awesome. my respects and greetings from Chile

[@SomeDemoMain]

I view this, alongside "The Raindrop that Fell to the Sky", as a requiem for Providence. Petrichor V mourns him.

[@ryanschulte3742]

Absolutely love this game can’t wait for The DLC to be on Consoles.

[@memesrdreams4854]

Never knew or saw you reacted to this one. Which is a shame, because it's some of Chris's finest work.

[@otismcdonald1604]

ROR2 was a great game that brought my friends together and this soundtrack hits hard. I love your analysis, discussion, and passion that you are bringing to this. I think it’d be amazing to have to take a look at the Outer Wilds soundtrack if you have time. The game itself is a wonder too if you want to do a musical play through.

[@crowstray]

He did do one video covering one of the Outer Wilds songs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWnHmaB-apl4aZI

[@qwsxedcrfv]

A link to the song in the description would be greatly appreciated ;D

[@DravinBirkes]

"The Face of The Deep" is also a really good listen from Chris Christodoulou!!! :)

[@Ivy64_]

Im so upset it took me this long to find you had a video on my favourites risk 2 song.

[@Bboy10110]

I think my favorite thing about this song in comparison to something like con lentitude pederosa is that it isn't angry. It's just a sad reminesence of the past.

[@MrHeorhe]

Chris christodoulou has said his favourite song he made was "the sea will claim everything part 2" I recommend listening to his favourite peice he has made

[@grimstruck5300]

my favorate song from the dlc soo good

[@danielcope7492]

YESSSSSS, the risk of rain soundtrack is too good! Chris Christodoulou really do just be putting out bangers, my personal favorite is Coalescence. Its such a sad song, yet so incredibly hype

[@meme__salad]

if i remember correctly the entire game was made by 3 people and just one of them made the whole soundtrack just everything about RoR2 is amazing, i sunk so many hours into it with my friends during the (sickness that shall not be named) lockdown

[@sukaisage]

ROR2 is so amazing. the soundtrack does feel a lot like Calamity to me, especially in the final moon stage

[@gamerd8709]

Wow, what a talent!

[@nat_sukashii]

Chris has an in-depth commentary on his soundtrack, I recommend checking it as you learn a lot things regarding the process of engineering the musics in his mind. Music truly is fascinating to learn~ 🤗🎵

[@giraffe3327]

Ror2 is such a fucking slapper bro no matter what the music is juat complete bangers after bangers and the game is just sooooooo good

[@balthazarmaximus6517]

Deadbolt has some awesome tracks. Another game by Chris.

[@sam-ju9in]

This ost jut left me speechless when I first heard it, love to ssee the same from you

[@surytrap]

i want to see your reaction to "a glacier eventually farts" (ost version and in-game version, ost one has spoken words)

[@aetherag6023]

I don't know anyone who doesn't like the ROR soundtrack(s)! I strongly encourage you to listen to the rest!

[@casualfish1608]

i LOVE Chris Christo's work so much. this specifically has to be one of my favorites. (you speak in a beautiful and calming tone btw) I would love if you checked out one of his other works, Hemolysis, from the DEADBOLT soundtrack. That one reeks of a tragedy. Or, for another game, check out Reprise, from Outer Wilds (incredible game)

[@Alv0iD]

My favorite risk of rain 2 music is "The rain formely known as purple" . First the name is cool, and second I could listen to this music all day.

[@meatbeater1867]

You should definitely give "A glacier eventually farts" a listen

[@drhapi5308]

Oh another good one!

[@XxguaxinimxX.]

Yeah, RoR2 ost was really impactful to you, wasn't it?

[@bloodymexican-ja4783]

love too still see buff Pikachu

[@perpa1541]

can you put Requiem from Arknights and Endless dream from DEEMO II in a reminder list, because not many people know about these two and I might forget about it someday

[@user-ux4gu2lh8c]

I saw the short on Disco Elysium and it got me excited. Are we getting a full video or was that just a small recording for shorts?

[@MarcoMeatball]

full video. soon.

[@user-ux4gu2lh8c]

@@MarcoMeatball Yay, looking forward to it. Such a beautiful game, I'd really recommend you try it in your off time. But you listening to the music is enough for me

[@SOMNUS-MACHINA]

i love how you explain every deep thought connected to the pieces of music you listen to :)

[@AlbertOk1234]

real

[@bitlinkgame]

You should just do each and every song Chris has done. I've bought vinyls of his work, specifically RoR2, but its all fucking good

[@MarcoMeatball]

Im gonna

[@laicken796]

@@MarcoMeatball I'm looking forward to hear all the tales you can get and share from those songs, to compare your take on them, by curiosity, and somehow a bit by the fascination of all the things we(novice) were unable to spot

[@nazimameziane1193]

That ost remind Saint seiya for some raisons wow

[@stonetoadsteveaustin6132]

I feel you should listen and react to some of the Cult of The Lamb Soundtrack it is phenomenal