♫ The Mass Effect Rag - Original Mass Effect 1 Parody Song - Brentalfloss

[@markmeer7887]

Great work, Brentalfloss! This is my new favorite Mass Effect parody song on the Citadel! (I should go.)

[@brentalfloss]

Folks, this video got the Mark Meer Seal of Approval! ✨ (If you don't know that name, you should, because he was THE VOICE OF MALE COMMANDER SHEPARD! 😱 😎) Thanks so much, Mark!

[@OtterBops]

We'll Bang Ok?

[@crabman2010]

All I can say Mark, is that you made the last 10 years of my life better with your portrayal of Shepard

[@hexshadowman]

What makes lawns grow? Grass Effect. What makes students smarter? Class Effect. What happens when you mix copper and zinc? Brass Effect.

[@nitehawk86]

What happens after you eat at Taco Bell? Gas Effect.

[@JoshuaEisenbart]

Why'd my parents ground me? Sass effect. How did I do in school? Pass effect. What do I always catch? Bass effect.

[@GoldenTGB]

A old way to say a young woman? Lass Effect

[@jasong9492]

Why do I curse so much? Crass Effect. How do I get drunk in the Old West? Sassafras Effect

[@thedman1754]

What happens when you heat up sand? Glass effect. Whats a name for the rear end? Ass effect.

[@mainstreetsaint36]

I'm Commander Sheppard and this is my favorite song in the Citadel!

[@queenmika6049]

"Mass Effect, Mass Effect, Mass Effect" "Genuflect, genuflect, genuflect" :D

[@matesafranka6110]

I got that! I understood that reference.

[@Moriarty70]

Caught me right away too.

[@aaronaaronsen5976]

Doin' the Vatican Raaaaag!

[@Yorukin]

"[The Mako] handles, uh... distinctively!" Honestly, I loved driving that thing around. It sucked, yes, but it was magical.

[@chaseszombies6056]

the mako was designed constructed and painted by Lucifer himself.

[@Gurmudgin]

@@chaseszombies6056 That's giving the man too much credit. He is merely the engine, the suspension is hell incarnate, and then the rest of the car is just pure torture given form.

[@WolfWarrior623]

The thing is, the Mako itself is fine, it's a beast, it legit helped save the day in game. The problem is the level design of planets you use the mako on are awful 90% of the time and that's what makes driving the mako much worse.

[@chaseszombies6056]

@@WolfWarrior623 the mako and nomad will be my tools to reign destruction on the galaxies.

[@Gurmudgin]

@@WolfWarrior623 Very fair.

[@RezeedTheDataspirit]

They say to this day, Commander Sheppard is still on that elevator still trying to go up just one floor.

[@Drp_br_]

“Choose one team mate, and watch the other die. (I reset and scorched the other guy.)” Lol

[@EclipsisTenebris]

Brentalfloss confirmed simp.

[@Drp_br_]

@@EclipsisTenebris wwwwhat?

[@EclipsisTenebris]

@@Drp_br_ He's going way too far for Ashley, a woman that isn't worth the effort. Absolute definition of a simp.

[@Drp_br_]

@@EclipsisTenebris oh

[@Drp_br_]

@@EclipsisTenebris ...ok

[@captainawk043]

I've never played Mass Effect, but this seems like an accurate representation of what little I know!

[@nicolasleroux5302]

The first game is a classic. The second and third are decent, but they kind of fumble the overall plot.

[@vlad4o813]

@@nicolasleroux5302 But they have much better character writing. In fact, I'd argue that the sequels surpass the first game in many aspects. After all, there is a good reason why Mass Effect 2 is considered the best among the three.

[@nicolasleroux5302]

@@vlad4o813 I understand that most people see ME2 as the best, but I disagree. The original was filled to the brim with ancient mysteries that were gradually uncovered as you explored. Each mission flowed seamlessly into the next as more pieces of the puzzle were gathered. The exploration and lore and attention to detail were fascinating. The villains were memorable and your character felt active and autonomous. Although ME2 certainly had great characters, it also threw out every single plot element that made ME1 such a great sci-fi horror thriller. Indoctrination, prothean ruins, specters, and Shepherd’s curse were dismissed entirely. Instead of pursuing the “great space mystery” quest established in the original, ME2 became “the A-Team in space.” None of the recruitment missions were connected to the Collector Plot. Nothing new was learned about the Reapers. None of the plot threads established in ME1 were continued. The entire game felt like a spin-off. Sorry for ranting lol

[@vlad4o813]

@@nicolasleroux5302 While it's true that Mass Effect 2 didn't progress the overarching plot and felt more like a spin-off, it did expand on the universe a lot and arguably did a much better job at worldbuilding compared to the first game. The Geth for example were no longer generic one-dimensional AI villains, but an actually fleshed out and complex race with their own internal struggles. The Migrant Fleet was no longer just a thing we heard about, but actually got to see, as well as how Quarian society operated. We also got a lot more insight on the Genophage, something that was previously only brought up in several conversations, and only played a role during the Virmire level, and even that was short lived and quickly became irrelevant. And Indoctrination was still touched upon when exploring the Derelict Reaper. Not to mention that it actually made the characters interesting and developed them, whereas in the first game they were just walking codex entries with next to no personality. The only characters that didn't fall into that category were Saren, Anderson, and Sovereign. For all its flaws, Mass Effect 2 did a lot for the series and didn't just throw away everything that the first game established. It was far more than just a decent game.

[@nicolasleroux5302]

@@vlad4o813 I see your point. The loyalty missions for Tali and Legion are two of the best moments in the entire trilogy. Bioware undeniably has amazing moment-to-moment writers who understand the cogs of drama. I’m just slightly disappointed because of the disconnect. ME1 was a plot-driven sci-fi horror mystery, ME2 was a character-driven “A-Team” action thriller, and ME3 was a political space opera. The original spoke to me the most and taught me the importance of establishing plot devices and characters as quickly and smoothly as possible.

[@brentalfloss]

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[@GWYT2003]

Great song brent!

[@satiretheater]

These old timey songs are my favorite kind of genre you cover, like the Bioshock or Infinite songs! Awesome musical arrangements!

[@jaketaller8567]

He should do more of these

[@satiretheater]

@@jaketaller8567 oh yeah!

[@dsdots]

He used the chuggy to slow down into the bridge!

[@brentalfloss]

Thanks for noticing ☺️

[@TheGirlChris]

I don't know why the elevator camera dance made me laugh so much, but I'm glad it did.

[@Nightfall815]

Can this Rag wait?... I'm in the middle of some calibrations...

[@BovineDesigns]

I wish this video had more views, it's genuinely one of my favorite parody songs.

[@RNJesusVtuber]

And I say unto you: "Tali is my pick of Mass Effect mate."

[@Krescentwolf]

It's a shame it took 3 games to actually make her your mate XD

[@JoakimFigge]

You got very good taste

[@FirestoneX]

But. But Liara... though i love Tali also..... Its a shame these games don't have a harem option.

[@Krelen107]

@@Krescentwolf Worth the effort!

[@Cyril86]

Too bad that would require playing as male Shep.

[@AdamDeVoix]

While watching the whole thing, I just kept thinking about Tom Lehrer's "Vatican Rag." Looked in the description and was so excited to see it mentioned

[@thomaswest3869]

Haha I can't tell you how glad I am to find out you're still doing the thing you love Brent. Decided to indulge in music from my college years and binge all the old classics wondering if we'd ever get to see such gems again. Absolutely love it, hopefully one day you'll do UK conventions again once the pandemic clears, missed you at Alcon and was gutted!

[@DoveCalderwood]

This warmed my Mass Effect loving heart

[@FanOfMostEverything]

I mean, there's no evidence that eezo infusion _won't_ lead to a ragtime revival...

[@TheDiplomancer]

"Nonbinary Earthlings" Brent, I feel seen

[@brentalfloss]

👀

[@TheDiplomancer]

@@brentalfloss TFW senpai actually notices you

[@TaliesinMyrddin]

@@brentalfloss Thank you Brent

[@xhantTheFirst]

@@TheDiplomancer :o you too are an earthling? What are the odds

[@alleZSoyez]

Me too, omg ✨

[@TheKefkah]

Debris is all too true. Got a good laugh outta me~

[@22kingdomheartsfan]

Mass Effect is still one of my all time favorite video game series. And great song Brent.

[@Topempopest]

"Handles distinctively" 😂

[@banjoguyollie]

That came out really well, loved working on this dude . thanks again

[@MasterChibi]

This deserves so many more views, I think you do ragtag (not sure how to call it) exceptionally well and it's hilarious to boot.

[@TheTNTerminator]

I can't help but think of the Vatican Rag everytime the genre is mentioned

[@EmileeAria413]

Oh my god you saying “Vatican” on a brentalfloss video made me think of a video I haven’t thought about in a while: Priest Lightning. Only the real ones remember Priest Lightning.

[@XardionZ]

I love how you had best space wife Tali as your main dancer.

[@danithrabbit3516]

Always Classic Brentfloss. Nice song :D

[@verdicktrobin]

Can this just become a Rag parody channel? I loved the Bioshock one too, and this is honestly another banger.

[@brentalfloss]

Lol after the viewcount on this one, I can't make that promise 😆

[@Arisorio]

I haven't had much contact with mass effect itself so this gave me more insight into the series than i had before.

[@nicolasleroux5302]

The first game is available on Steam. It’s a great sci-fi story with a dash of Lovecraftian horror.

[@AdelioNightstorm]

I, for one, can't wait to see Tali and Liara's Mass Effect Rack in HD

[@Davies46]

You can fight like a krogan, run like a leopard, but you'll never be better than Commander Shepard.

[@Hansov_Bone]

I've never played a Mass Effect game or know anything about the series, but this is easily one of my favorite songs you've made. Seeing you come back this year has really helped me through 2020. Thank you so much, Brent!

[@Barrobroadcastmaster]

We'll rag, okay?

[@zeta12364]

I just did a full playthrough of all the games and spot on! Keep up the awesome work.

[@Tulilly1]

This is gonna be in my head all night now 🤦‍♀️🤣

[@KB42moomoo]

I have big respect for the very serious and complicated lore points that were explored here :p

[@BovineDesigns]

I'm so happy you made another rag, they're my favorites of your songs

[@ericweatherby9628]

You know, as, uh, distinctive, as its handling might have been, I missed the Mako in ME2 and ME3.

[@toxiclunch]

Can’t remember the last time I had a good chortle. Fantastic research on this one, talk&talk&talk etc was great. xD

[@jaredbarker9515]

You're on a roll with these videos, Brent, and your comedy makes the songs entertaining.

[@DoctorTalon]

My dude!!! I am so happy you gave Mass Effect some love! It is a jaunty tune that I very much enjoyed. Thank you for still posting content during everchanging times! You are a treasure, Brent!

[@toaofender]

Was trying to find this banjo guy ollie but the description lacked it. thankfully had it on loop and happened to scroll up and it is in the video.

[@oldbmstuff]

I’m Commander Shephard, and this is my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@Starcat5]

"Masking those load times Mass Effect style." Dropping hints to upcoming songs I see. I'll have to keep my ears open better next time.

[@EmileeAria413]

Oh my god, a realistic shooter game getting an olde timey, fully original parody song? What year is it??? I’m living for brentalfloss Season 12.

[@explodinpunkins]

brent is back and better than ever, return of the king!

[@krystaaaalkay]

The extended elevator portion 😆

[@Rattlecat]

The fact this man sounds like Richard Gere is SENDING me

[@aestevalis0]

I think this may be your best work yet.

[@M4A1BestGirl]

Probably the most entertaining song I've ever heard

[@TheCreepypro]

man I love me anything with a banjo thanks for this!

[@coryberg4304]

When my brother first saw the Mass Relay in Mass Effect 1's loading screen, he thought it was some kind of spaceship. Then the Normandy used it, and boy, was he surprised.🙀

[@fangsabre]

Sees Tali dancing solo in video *I see you are a man of culture as well*

[@bottombarrelbudgetfilms1854]

Makes me wonder what else brent has been sitting on this entire time!

[@JaxsonGalaxy]

Lovely! I miss Mass Effect 1. One of my all time favorite games. This song did it great justice!

[@rocketman6100]

Awesome Brent! My 2 favorite kinds of music from you are Ragtime and Barbershop.

[@ShayneRawls]

I have liked and heres is the comment. Because when I tell people to do the same they don't....You already got my sub! for years actually

[@lukeiselvis]

that was excellent i love it when you sing a song in an older style like rag or blues.

[@maxwellnelson9044]

Loved it. Brent has grown so much as a musician.

[@abigailmadison3416]

Love the Ragtime! Might play the remastered one, since the old one looks... Unique

[@Jza_Dragon]

1:22 me listening to this song

[@TorbyBrand]

Love it!

[@monkeydevinebb]

Brent, you outdid yourself! This is so good!

[@TopDrPingu]

I really love your work Brent. And here's another nice lyric Video 🔥

[@memerman9268]

thats one mass effect

[@tackywackymariobros6720]

Yep it is

[@Dadaph]

Cool, I want to replay Mass Effect now. Thanks. Miss those elevators.

[@kevinwillems8720]

First you get down on your knees Fiddle with your rosaries Bow your head with great respect and Mass Effect Mass Effect Mass Effect.

[@holopuppy4155]

Commenting for the algorithm

[@Dustland]

Another instant classic hot off the Season 12 presses!

[@Viper631]

Out of all the the quotes you forgot the most important one to randomly throw in. "We'll bang okay?"

[@mrshmuga9]

It’s from ME 2, that’s probably why. Same with “this is my favourite store on the citadel”. I think the 2nd one is where most of the quotes come from.

[@officialsambrown95]

Great video Brent can't wait for more

[@Krelen107]

That was awesome! Thank you!

[@frostare]

Oh boy, you are pampering really us! Thank you!

[@JJordanov945]

Duuuude, you've outdone yourself.

[@Spintown]

You should consider doing a Cuphead with lyrics.

[@EmileeAria413]

It does seem a rather obvious game to pull from.

[@EclipsisTenebris]

It's no Comander Shepard or Take it back, but it's a pretty enjoyable little diddly you got there Brent!

[@Bacbi]

YES! I asked you so many years ago if you would ever do a Mass Effect song and this really delivered all that I wanted. Now how about using with lyrics and do the somber piano song from ME3 :p

[@LordiBBRocker]

Damn that was really catchy! I loved it!

[@piperformerlycassette]

Thank you Banjo Guy Ollie.

[@Kwprules]

Some real nice syncopation in there!

[@crabman2010]

I lost it at the "bouncy car"

[@PetrosofSparta]

Just in time for the Mass Effect trilogy remaster!

[@GenAqua]

HA! Great. Can't wait for songs for the other 2....and maybe the Dragon Age games

[@arcticpandapopz]

Awesome tune. I'm totally looking forward to the remasters. I even enjoyed Andromeda (I know it's not in the remastered collection) but I did play it a few months later after it was patch, so probably why i didn't get the bugs. Keep up the great tunes, I'm looking forward to some more lyrics 101 and part 2 of Nightmare before Christmas.

[@BigChumby]

Ya still got it floss

[@DL7892X]

Very nice work sir. Will you mention Mr Tom Lehrer’s influence?

[@300IQPrower]

game: exists Brent: This would make a GREAT ragtime song! (Spoiler: he's usually right)

[@eek4179]

"Usually" WRONG

[@greengoat1o1]

"masking those load times mass effect style"

[@subjectdelta7210]

I missed this stuff!

[@Arsylvos]

Yay super excited about this

[@ChastasticGaming]

Gonna watch again.

[@CathodeRayKobold]

This is the last goddamn song I expected from you.

[@pengogyro4399]

This is simply AMAZING.

[@Spintown]

Nice work!

[@guardsmenhool9765]

Love it brent!

[@DoubleDee]

Yes, yes we are the weirdos, and you are the King.

[@mauricerodriguez2138]

Tom Lehrer would be proud!

[@dj_stormageddon]

Just delightful.

[@4-kathryn]

Awesome job :D