The Assassin's Den - ft. Jesper Kyd (Composer for AC1, AC2, ACB, ACR)

[@LazerzZ]

Finally getting around to this, always love a classic episode of The Assassin's Den, never failing to disappoint

[@KamalKumar-of1qg]

LazerzZ I I didn't knew you watch this

[@atharvavadeyar5157]

LazerzZ I bet this will eventually devolve into a TeamLazerzZ vs TeamTynamite battle

[@arrow7090]

LazerzZ i saw you again

[@alexxv13]

I really think the Assassin's Creed 2 soundtrack is in the top 3 of the best soundtracks ever made for a video game. It mixes italian sounds, mystery and incredible melodies ... Just a masterpiece.

[@jeuryveloz6011]

I feel the same way. I'm not a fan of old school 8-bit, so my favorite OSTs are more modern, but AC II is definitely my favorite soundtrack of all time.

[@alexxv13]

Jeury Veloz Same here, but i think that some people love 8 bit music because it makes them feel nostalgic so not for pure musical reasons

[@hayimemaishtee]

I like 8 bit music but still AC is in my top 3 too, a masterpiece indeed

[@Tynamite]

The awesomeness & envy I feel as soon as I hear Roger Craig Smith's voice for the podcast intro! Gets me every time xD

[@radguurl]

Due to Ezio's saga, I finally visited Italy a few months ago and hit up Venice, Rome and Florence. All of them were beautiful and the games did an excellent job of rendering them. I was also able to wander round all the cities while listening to Jesper's soundtracks on my phone, and damn was it evocative. His music fit each city so perfectly. Also, you know that AC is LEGIT when they actually have the AC2 book for sale in the gift shop of the Uffizi Gallery!

[@KNasir007]

Amanda Johnson wow! In the Uffizi gallery? Thats crazy!

[@radguurl]

KNasir007 Isn't it? I actually took a pic of the book in the giftshop as no one would believe me, lol.

[@loomer]

Haha, that's amazing.

[@marimarianations9355]

For me it was the other way around, I visited Italy in 2013 (I didn't know much about Assassin's Creed and had no idea about Ezio back then), and I'm currently finishing ACII. The songs are really on point, as well as the cities themselves, like you said, it really brings you back to the game (well, in my case, the game brought me back to my trip there). Sadly I wasn't able to visit Uffizi Gallery (my school decided to take us to the Galleria dell'Accademia -where David is- instead), but that sounds awesome!

[@cjware316]

One of the greatest composers, period.. Made some of the best pieces for games, so good they can stand on there own right.. AC wouldn't be what it is today without Kyd.

[@David-nq8cv]

it's nice how Jesper said that ezios family ost is like transcending in future games like it's no longer the ezio family it's the Assassin's family, and Ezios family, access the animus, and brotherhood chase ost are my favorites

[@David-nq8cv]

pls enter me in this giveaway

[@BeThereBefore]

This interview MUST BE INCLUDED on the overall recordings as a bonus track. It's just incredible how much light you find with this document. My most sinceresly congratulations to both of you, Loomer and Jesper. SIMPLY AMAZING!

[@BeThereBefore]

of course include me in the giveaway lucky draw!!

[@LucianLusilver]

Now that Assassin's Creed Valhalla was anounced, I hope this channel can do more interviews like this. For the time being we hope to hear more from the people that made Origins and Oddessy

[@Agito4774]

Or also, Abubakar Selim who voiced Bayek in Origins PLEASE!!! 😃

[@restlessentertainment9760]

"Ezio & Caterina" is my personal favourite of the Kyd scores.

[@Agito4774]

“Byzantium”, “Echoes of the Roman Ruins”, and “City of Jerusalem” are my legit favorite tracks from Jesper because those are absolutely god-tier level that it’s so surreal. 👌😊

[@dustin_echoes]

I really hope he gets to work on the next Assassin's Creed. His work defined the whole AC experience for me. Nothing after that even came close to it.

[@jagerbradley]

My favorites are Earth, Flight over Venice, and the ACR main theme. First because of how epic it is, and second/last for how hauntingly beautiful it was. Perfectly captured the appropriate moods.

[@SNIP3RARROW117]

Assassins creed has definitely got one of the best soundtracks in modern video games along with skyrim and halo

[@faiths__dragons1]

the amount of cold chills this music has given me throughout this episode is ridiculous! great job Loomer!

[@JustCallMeMrWest]

Can't tell you how much time I've spent listening to the ACII & ACR soundtracks! I even learnt to play the OSTs on guitar at on point! :p

[@Soundtracks666]

Flight Through Jerusalem is God tier. it is so underrated compared to other, more popular tracks. I can listen to it all day. It is just a masterpiece.

[@mviouscosplay]

Ezio's Family just hits you in the feels

[@jeuryveloz6011]

My favorite track is hands down AC II's "Dreams of Venice." It has this calming quality to it that just makes me stop and think for a minute. And yes, I would love to be entered into the giveaway.

[@AJasonNorthrup]

Jeury Veloz I like City of Rome better; it's a variant of Dreams of Venice.

[@burtscho]

this man is a legend

[@Pralco]

I'm gonna cry, I'm gonna cry, I'm gonna cryyyy. MY FAVOURITE COMPOSER INTERVIEWED IN 2016, YES. I wish someone interviewed him about Hitman again, too. Thanks for this Loomer, you made my day.

[@TMAC_93X]

thanks so much for the podcast. AC 2 is not only in my top 5 favorite games but is also my favorite AC and one of the reasons is one of the music, the music is perfect and just made AC2 for me. my favorite track would have to of course be Ezio's family it just captures the game perfectly and everytime i hear it I think about AC 2 in general and so many great memories I have playing it and how it shape me to be working on games in the future. i would like to be entered into the giveaway please.

[@nadesun7075]

The greatest body of work for musiccompostion in videogames, all 4 games together create this amazing wolrd of AC like nothing else, Jedper Kyd u are a true Masterassassin

[@chris2brazy_813]

This dude is a legend 😇

[@michaelcrabtree9409]

So many memories came from this mans music. Bravo

Thank you Jesper Kyd for you great work

[@nadesun7075]

The best musical podcast I ever listened to

[@Asram5]

Another great episode, Loomer. To be able to have these conversations with some faces behind the scenes is a gift, and getting to know how the minds of these brilliant people tick is really amazing. I also admire how much you respect your guests, knowing exactly when to end a conversation, careful not to pry too much. It shows a great deal of professionalism and maturity, and it's why this is one of the only podcasts I listen to, and find I have to listen to each one, regardless of the fact it is a podcast centred on a series I love. As for Jesper Kyd AC, tracks, it's hard to pick just one, with so many astounding tracks that evoke such powerful emotions, but I have always loved Sanctuary. It is so hauntingly beautiful, and makes me reflect on all those I've lost in my life. I found it really interesting when Jesper Kyd mentioned that it was a piece about death. Every time I hear it I find a tear in my eye, and whenever I chance upon it in the game, I stop what I'm doing, get caught up in the beauty of the world around me, and just close my eyes. Truly a masterful piece. Thank you so much, Jesper Kyd for all your exceptional music. And of course, I'd love to enter to win the CD. Jesper Kyd has touched me with his music like very few other composers have, and the power of his music will forever resonate with me and all those who have felt something because of this amazing man.

[@_theworstguy_]

him and lorne have the best soundtracks

[@atharvavadeyar5157]

Ezio's Family is my favourite piece of any kind of music

[@LukarWuff]

I think my favorite track from the series is the title track from Rogue. The use of Ezio's Family fits Shay's story very well with how his brothers and sisters become his enemies (being a sort of tragic event), while the rest of the track helps tie it back to the other games in the American saga of the series. Would love to be entered in the giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity and for doing the interview, both of you!

[@rob-__-]

Ezio's Family - Best song from the entire AC Series by far. Thank you so much Jesper :)

[@emilythegreat9839]

my favorite voice actor

[@dracox289]

Still hoping for matt ryan on the podcast

[@TMAC_93X]

Kyle Sedillo he declined to be on the podcast and it's been 3 years so he probably won't remember

[@David-nq8cv]

Kyle Sedillo true, but you could hope for a Michael Fassbender podcast, if he doesn't decline the interview

[@dracox289]

thats even harder probably

[@David-nq8cv]

Kyle Sedillo yes, but it would be a nice podcast if he manages to get a podcast like that, and looms is going to the New York premiere of Assassin's creed movie, so he might meet him

[@gabrielbizzlebop4702]

home in florence will be my favorite, but all jespers songs were great and defined the assassin's creed experience.

[@ImThatSiGuy]

I know it's pretty much everyone's favourite, but I love Ezio's Family at such a ridiculous level that when I first heard it I simultaneously got goosebumps and a little teary-eyed from the intense emotion within the track. This was such a pleasure to listen to Loomer, thankyou for taking the time to interview these heroes =D

[@MarvelSHS10]

Yes! Finally!

[@LukasDorian]

In my opinion Jesper Kyd is on a level with John Williams. Both just made an incredible, touching music and without their music the game/film would DEFINITELY be worse. Just imagine the second ac game without venice rooftops or ezios family... For sure I like to enter the giveaway !

[@MrTrollland]

Thanks for including my question, Dave❤️

[@junipermortimer6232]

Another great podcast-

[@Green_Archer794]

My favourite would either be Ezio's Family or Venice Rooftops, since AC2 was my introduction to the series, I'm glad that I had found it when I did. Hearing the music does bring back a sense of nostalgia, as it is hinted in the openings for the other Assassins Creed games such as Unity and Rogue. Have been a subscriber since the Podcast with Roger Craig Smith, although arriving at this video shows that thanks to the "Update" from KZbin that I needed to re-subscribe, anyway another great video and keep up the great work! I would like to enter the giveaway and I hope the best of luck to everyone who enters!

[@skillrequired2466]

my fav is definetly Acre Underworld in the version of AC2, which plays during the bleeding hallucination of desmond

[@huwpritchard4200]

My fav Kyd track has to be Ezio's Family. For me it's the definitive track for the entire series.

[@alaina3164]

Access The Animus is my favorite track from the Assassin's creed franchise for sure. :)

[@Hygio]

I would like to win this LP. This music needs to be preserved other than digitally!

[@TheRatedD]

*_Great interview, n thanks for asking my question._*

[@xhall0910]

remembering playing ac1 the first time. a session over 14 hours as I couldn't stop. after I went to bed I was jumping on rooftops in my head. I wasn't really dreaming yet, but I was absolutely drifted away from reality. Jesper was truly the soul of a beautiful body. flight through Jerusalem is my absolute uplifting soundtrack. I really want to take part of the giveaway. thanks for the great interview loomer.

[@zoru5085]

I love all Jesper Kyd songs so much, it's hard to choose only one, but I think my favorite one is absolutely Earth. It carries so many feelings and reminds me of a whole Ezio-series. Thank you, Jesper Kyd, for all the great work! ♥ And I would want to enter the giveaway for sure~

[@rentsusama]

literally just finished listening to these soundtracks lol

[@aidenpixxel4325]

Great podcast as always Loomer! Entering Giveaway : My favourite Jesper Kyd track would probably be "Access the Animus" because of the great build up and the awesome feeling it gives you towards the end and it just feels like the perfect track to hear while in the animus.

[@Wtrxprs007able]

YESS! Been waiting so long for this! Gave me chills throughout the whole podcast. Such great soundtracks. Oh the nostalgia.

[@Finbars9]

This is one of the best episodes of the assassin's den. Jesper Kyd was very open about his experiences and added a whole other view on these songs I love. Combined with your excellent editing, with the music you were discussing slowly playing in. Perfect Loomer, thankyou for another great interview/podcast

[@amNyeht]

Echoes of the Roman Ruins was by far always on repeat for me. My favorite along with must everyone else was of course Ezio's Family song. Assassins creed 2 was the first video game soundtrack I owned. I am always drawn to ethereal feeling music making Jesper Kyd's music my top go to music. With that being said I would like to enter the drawing/give away.

[@LadyVale9309]

Jesper..YOU ARE MARVELLOUS

[@yummymacncheese]

My favorite track is definitely "The Brotherhood Escapes" from ACB. I'd say "Leonardo's Inventions" is a close second. And of course i'd like to entered! Amazing podcast as always.

[@DarkPrice8]

Great podcast, thanks! As for my favourite AC soundtrack, it's "Flight over Venice 1"

[@Aerozeppelin138]

Awesome podcast loomer!!! Jesper Kyd is one of my favorite game composers of all time, got to talk to him once and he is a super nice awesome person, been listening to him since he scored the older amiga demo scene and of course the Hitman series and freedom fighters, keep up the awesome work loomer!!

[@AJasonNorthrup]

City of Rome, and Earth, are my favorites

[@djaevulens]

Great composer, but he sure loves to end every other sentence with "you know"

[@Sharaquss]

Amazing podcast, Jesper Kyd is THE man, been looking forward to this kind of interview with him forever! Hope to win the giveaway! :)

[@terezar3752]

Thank you Jesper and Looms. Soundtracks from these games are unforgettable. I love all Jespers' soundtracks but my most beloved one is indeed Ezio's Family. I would like to be included in the giveaway if it is possible for people outside the USA.

[@its_charro]

Hey Looms, another great job well done in providing us with a new episode of 'The Assassin's Den' and many thanks to Jesper Kyd for answering our questions. Not an easy task coming up with just ONE track as the favorite track for all of the AC games he scored, but mine would be ‘Back in Venice’. I would like to be entered into the giveaway, please. I need this…you now that, right?! ;)

[@maeglin9252]

Home in Florence is probably my favourite.... but it is hard to choose just one, without remembering another great track!!! Please enter me into the giveaway! :) Thank You Looms for getting this podcast set up!! And thank you Jesper for the best music AC has to offer!

[@andynaruto10]

Great podcast. Thank you for doing this, Loomer. And thank you Jesper Kyd for such amazing soundtracks. The AC games wouldn't be what they are without your music. Please enter me for the giveaway

[@frusci.t]

oh man, Sanctuary is also my favorite piece of music from the whole AC series, its just so deep and mysterious, I love it! Edit: just finished the video and heard about the giveaway, I would love to enter, thanks!

[@AJasonNorthrup]

didn't know about the new album, thanks.

[@23Jarek23]

Was directed here from your post on Reddit, thanks so much for this interview, it was amazing. I miss Kyd's music in the series. I wrote in detail how I feel over on Reddit, but just wanted to come here to thank you, as well as Jesper for the interview. There are many obvious favorite tracks by Kyd, so I'll go with one that isn't so obvious - Forum of Ox. Edit: Feel free to enter me into the contest!

[@AJasonNorthrup]

had to watch due to Jesper.

[@malinhalia]

Great podcast! I agree with the comment that the composer is as important as the devs want them to be - when you think about it this can be seen quite easily in games such as Journey and Ori and AC as well...

[@iirisjoronen2917]

One of my all-time favourites has to be Home in Florence, it just brings back so many good memories... great episode as always :) I'd like to enter the giveaway too!

[@vladimstoiani4978]

Thank you for this interview Loomer and thank you Jesper Kyd for all magic and beautiful music you composed for the series! I can't imagine what would be Assassin's creed without your awesome work! :) For my part, I think that one of the best soundtrack is Darkness falls in Florence! I want to enter to giveaway! ps: I tried to write in english but it is not my mother language, so if you say some mistake... It's normal aha :p (it's french by the way)

[@simonvetter2420]

I'm gonna pass on the LP because I don't have a player for it, although I'd love to have something signed by the great Jesper Kyd, obviously. I totally agree with Loomer though that the AC2 has this incredible emotionality that no other score achieved so far, or really even got close to. Also, yay, my question made it in! \o/

[@SugarphilOfficial]

Jesper is one of my favourite composers. His music truly is amazing. Loved listening to this podcast. My favourite track is probably Home in Florence. Leonardo's Inventions is a close second. And of course I would love to enter the giveaway.

[@ArtemYegorovMusic]

Love the podcast, mate! AC now is not the same without Jesper Kyd :( Favourite track is "Flight Through Jerusalem". Pure masterpiece. LP giveaway?! I am in! :)

[@BGLNZ]

Man I loved this podcast, he is honestly such an amazing composer and I couldn't imagine the first few ac's without his music! And can I please be entered in that Lp giveaway please that would be amazing.

[@Gaminggirl01]

I've been waiting for this! (':

[@pericagal19]

My favourite JesperKyd tracks are Earth and Ezio's family. Hell yeah I'd like to enter in the giveaway ^^

[@martinalexi157]

My favorite track was Dream of Venice because it captures the feeling of the city so well. And when I was in Venice I could totally hear that track in my head. Also I would like to enter in the giveaway! :)

[@jesterz4635]

top notch podcast loomer

[@lillapedi123]

My favorites would probably be Tour of Venice, Investigation and Forum of Ox. Goosebumps every time i hear these tracks. I would also like to be entered into the giveaway :)

[@AJasonNorthrup]

I also like Tower of Galatea, and the AC:R main theme, and the AC3 main theme.

[@AJasonNorthrup]

and Leonardo's Inventions.

[@higuy5121]

Ezio's family is the track of the seriies without a doubt. Also would love to be part of the LP giveaway!

[@TGAProMKM]

Venice! man that place sinking it's really sad anyways nice interview Mr Loomer.......btw you covered most of tracks i love but except ac revelations "Welcome To Konstantiniyye" , ACB's "City of Rome",and "END Fight" if you have time please listen to these songs they are like some sorta spiritual successors to "Ezio's Family".....i hope if you get another interview with these gentleman you may be coveing.......but i really love these interview....keep up the good work!

[@rentsusama]

I would like to be entered the giveaway!! Love Ezio's family theme because of its impact to the whole game franchise and the way it was arrange is just in my opinion vary haunting. I always get goosebumps from listening to it. Also just love the Assassin's creed soundtracks in general.

[@kolymorph]

Yeah, sign me up for the giveway! As for the best track it's pretty hard to decide. I was always split up between Ezio's Family and Venice Rooftops both so similarly awesome and yet so different. Like Ice and Fire, Love and Passion, you can't make me choose which one is better, because they cannot really be seperated.

[@anamonteiro354]

awesome

[@saadasaad8538]

I wish Jesper worked on unity I think he could have made that game feel special plus he's working on Empire confirmed

[@Nick-ug2oq]

Ezio's Family is just great for nostalgia and being synonymous with AC2. Anyway, please enter me for the giveaway because that LP is ace.

[@Dd-fb2tj]

Jesper Kyd is terribly missed...and that's me just off AC origins. What he mentioned about the "romanticism" of the games is spot on, and his ambient music was a major part of it, aswell as the slightly exaggerated art style and lighting. It Was like being in a painting at times compared with the photo realistic later games. While origins had some moody ambient stuff...it played for about 15 seconds then was silent again for 10-15 minutes. Wandering around cities in near-silence is such a mis-step I have no idea why the developers cannot see the importance of it distinct ambient themes to establish their regions and cities.

[@raas3500]

My favourites soundtrack has to be ezios family. That's soundtrack os the assassins brotherhood or me and it brings everything back. The nostalgia is unreal please enter me in the giveaway

[@radguurl]

My favorite tracks are Ezio's Family, Flight Over Venice and Rome Countryside. Please enter me into the contest, thanks!

[@spasojeraicevic2481]

My favourite Jesper Kyd's track for the Assassin's Creed series is Ezio's Family and I would like to be entered for the LP giveaway.

[@yaralppes]

I love soundtracks. When I watch something or play a game I always pay attention on the soundtrack. My favorite I obviously Ezio's Family. One question about the giveaway: Is it worldwide or north america only? (I'm from Brazil)

[@fastertrackcreative]

How many channels can say they got Ezio Auditore to voice their intro?

[@kevinwarner7644]

my favorite track is "Ezio's Family." Please put me in the giveaway, great podcast.

[@darktempest53]

Can I be entered in the giveaway? my favourite piece from the soundtrack would have to be salvation of Forli. The way it appears in AC Embers always gives me the chills every time I hear it

[@David-nq8cv]

I enjoyed this podcast, I hope I have a chance to win this giveaway of the best soundtrack in AC history

[@David-nq8cv]

glad to see the intros are back, , i like how each ost is in each question that relates to it, nice editing thanks looms

[@darktempest53]

Corey May pls

[@melusaaste]

My favorites are Byzantium and Venice Rooftops! And I'd like to enter in the giveaway :)

[@Finbars9]

My favourite Jesper Kyd soundtrack is Home in Florence and I would like to be entered into the giveaway

[@muhammedyusufolgun4063]

how can i find the starting music?

[@superstarwohntimmv]

May I join the giveaway?