The Reused Music of Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

[@derangedtangerine4731]

you forgot to mention the boss music from Station Q9 was taken from rac 1, it was from the jet fighter section on Pokitaru

[@Ratchetti]

Started watching this video and I knew he would miss that one xd

[@DANCERcow]

They also forgot to mention Ratchet and Clank 1 and 2 music is actually sampling and mixing of an already existing album! The music of Ratchet and Clank is not original music lol I love the series but you have to acknowledge this fact!

[@feder373]

​@@DANCERcowCould you provide the name of that album, please? I'm curious.

[@Devixicus]

​@@DANCERcowHuh? The soundtracks use a lot of samples but all the compositions are original. That's kinda like saying Van Gogh didn't make original paintings because he got the paint from somebody else.

[@iloveketchup20]

You went to the beach to rant about the Ratchet and Clank soundtrack. I love it! Earned a sub :)

[@GMMReviews]

What you referred to as *"more dynamic range"* is literally just the song being in Stereo. The OST for R&C1 was in mono for some reason, whereas 2, 3, and Deadlocked's were in stereo.

[@zoqin]

Stereo is not the only difference that give the depth to the dynamic range, the mixing is just way better

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[@SirGary]

Really cool and interesting video. Good job!

[@Kalash_99]

Vaya vaya que tal mi pana? :)

[@xmixraven8633]

The reason for a lot of the multiplayer tracks being reused from Going Commando is because the development for the multiplayer actually began even before the game was finalised, there was a rush to get it out purely for the historical reason of being one of the first online multiplayer console games, a week before halo 2. Which meant a lot of cut corners.

[@LordRaptor]

You forgot Annihilation Nation's boss theme which is a repurposed Pokitaru Dogfight theme from R&C1, but quite honestly works really, just as well in it's new home. I think the Kerwan remix is unbelievably cool, it gives not only a sense of much greater danger, but also the feeling of familiarity while making me get the sense that the city I'm visiting is older now, you can feel the age of the level as there are more layers to the main part of the track now, with the bass taking a much more noticeable role, it really makes me feel like the two main characters are seasoned veterans, which, they are at that point.

[@ii7soOon933]

Great video and perfect editing You forgot the dogfight in the Rac1 on planet Pokitaru the legend David he reused in UYA in the Station Q9 -arena boss

[@VersionGamma]

god fucking dammit how did I miss that

[@Mathias4595]

Sneaky throwing in techniques like lag jumps and neutral long jumps, shows you were once a speedrunner, nice If only you'd done a whip jump on Zeldrin or Metropolis lol Also greetings fellow Kiwi

[@yojoehojo4291]

Hey Mathias! XD

[@anevilstripper6095]

Another kiwi! Hello! It's rare to find us online

[@Asaylum117]

I really love the PS2 Ratchet & Clank games & the music by David Bergeaud really is just memorable. When I think of Ratchet & Clank in general, I always think of the classic Metropolis theme from the first game. Considering how good the music was from those games, makes me wish he composed the score for Ratchet & Clank Future Trilogy on the PS3. It's not just the same without David's score.

[@ZPixel17]

The only Future trilogy game he didn't compose for was A Crack in Time. I think starting with Tools of Destruction there was a shift towards more orchestral sound, which in my opinion made it less distinct than the PS2 games. The Metropolis theme in ToD is absolutely amazing though

[@yesianyeha7479]

Holy damn lord, this is one of the best videos that i've ever seen, the script is amazing, the voice and camera are insane, and the editing blew my mind, dude, this is waaaaay under rated, and the topic and opinions are very good, i agree with them!, i hope that you get a shitton of views from the ratchet's fandom and from other people, keep on going these content is nuts!

[@nikotapola5264]

Damn I’ve wondered for years, where in RaC UYA I’ve heard similar music to the Aranos Releasing your ship. Now I know. Thanks for that. Great video. Keep it up. And btw I want that shirt.

[@VersionGamma]

You'll have to pry it off my cold, dead corpse. Or make one custom, that's what I did, but whatever suits you

[@nikotapola5264]

@@VersionGamma I tried to think for a long time what do you mean, but I forgot my comment about that shirt. Maybe I gotta make one too.

[@RubenBrackman]

Great video! This will probably pop-up in the recommended of ratchet fans at some point.

[@Bakuham]

It's me I'm the ratchet fan

[@saladpuncher8436]

Sick video! Never thought someone would take a look at such a specific topic, it's nice to see the fanbase is so dedicated. One thing I'm surprised you didn't mention is the fact that the RAC1 OST is entirely in Mono - the only Stereo tracks are a couple demo tracks and the UYA remixes! I think that might be why, as you said, some of the original tracks feel a bit more "flat"

[@RemyRaccoon]

yeah the soundtrack fuckin slaps, but this video fuckin slaps too great video dude! ^w^

[@croxynd3824]

Nice video! Diggin’ the Megacorp shirt, curious as to where you got it from. Is it official merch?

[@VersionGamma]

Haha nope it's custom, had to upres the logo myself

[@diogoterranova94]

Great vídeo. Slick editing. Keep make content like this. I think you may be going far. The KZbin algorithm is already helping you since this video got suggested to me out of nowhere.

[@literallysarah]

What beach is dis

[@RedStriker212]

The other reason the Snagglebeast boss theme fits so well has to do with the plot: In RaC 1, it plays when we've had that last little "never meet your heroes" moment with Quark as he betrays us. In RaC 3, this plays at the crash site of where we suspect Quark died, only to find out that he still lives (betraying everyone's trust). One of the best reuses in the whole game imo.

[@literalcharlie4171]

This was really cool. I didn't know about all these songs being reused. I'm going to have to pay special attention during Rift Apart!

[@cookieschreiber2601]

From what I understood, RnC 3 was made under heavy crunch with a very troubled production. That's why you see so many less alternate paths, no grindrail sections etc in the game. It'd make sense they'd want to cut corners where they could including in the music. Could of course also have been for budgetary reasons. Less money spent on new tracks is more money for the rest of the very strained production.

[@InsanityPrevails]

God.. The music from the original R&C trilogy is just S O G O O D. It hurts when I listen to it for some reason though. Think it's nostalgia, and realizing that those times are long gone and even if I replay them, it'll never be the same..

[@Yak0666]

Dude, you deserve wayyyy more subs and views. This video was well made and was a blast to watch!

[@normietwiceremoved]

The difference between Mylon's music and Drek's fleet music is the fact that Mylon's in stereo when all the Ratchet 1 music was in mono.

[@RanDieBam]

Yeah. The most important about summing a track to mono is: Whichever content is NOT in the center, gets turned down. Like, by default, not by choice. Thus, if a melody sits in the right of the stereo field, it's gonna be more quiet in the stereo version!

[@4324swer]

they did it because R&C3 developement was rushed that's why it's also the shortest game in the series,and some planets are just Multiplayer maps, looking at the insomiac museum inside the game u can find a lot of cut content that they removed just because they didn't had time to finish the game

[@rainbowsuplex6057]

How do you only have one thousand subs??? Based on the quality of this content I would've thought you had way more subs

[@braedonlittrell9644]

This was a very cool and well made video! I just subbed :)

[@Samsung_Samuel]

1:41 Samsung, Google, Oppo and others have been doing it for years.

[@jnsn94]

What a sigma male 💪 talking about a good childhood game sitting on the beach ,this video is so good Keep your good work

[@TippyPhoenix35]

Great video! Also, at 8:23 you mentioned the guitar riffs - I'm not entirely sure of their purpose either (albeit they're a fantastic addition), but I personally associate them with the Tyhrranoids, since they appear in the songs for Veldin, Rilgar and Kerwan, and all 3 levels have you defending against a Tyhrranoid invasion. Having said that though, I'm not sure why they don't appear in similar levels, like on Aridia.

[@Army_of_One_]

3:26 yep thats what dynamic range is and the remaster definitely sounds like it has more 7:18 EXTRA DRUMMINGGGG

[@VersionGamma]

VINDICATIONNNNN Google told me dynamic range had more to do with volume but fuck you google I was right

[@CrystalFissure]

Ridiculous backdrop for a video of this topic (laudatory). Great stuff.

[@Lordy-Lord]

The og R&C trilogy and Up your arsenal has the best tracks

[@BuckoBean29]

Fantastic video! I’m glad people are making in depth videos on the soundtrack because that was one of the best parts of the original PS2 games.

[@cameronjohnson918]

Interesting vid exploring the differences between the reused and original tracks, but I think most of the reasons for reused tracks was due to the time constraints with creating the 3rd game. Also, I really liked that you recorded outside. It was a pretty location and it really differentiated you from other video essayists.

[@noname-jt6kl]

Yeah it's kinda strange . Since I played number 3 first, I actually think they fit in very well with where they were placed, but it sure is bizarre that it's the only game that reuses old songs. I can understand reusing the themes of blackwater city and metropolis since you literally go there, but for the rest I don't really understand.

[@feder373]

It makes sense when you realize the other themes were good ones "wasted" in really short sections that most players complete in just 1-2 minutes. I'm sure David realized that as well.

[@burgaz7895]

where did u buy the megacorp shirt?

[@anonymousplayer-du1qz]

your megacorp shirt is amazing

[@pako_powr]

Sick video + sick megacorp t-shirt

[@sokerestarhuehue2296]

Found this random lol, but surprised :D Great video!

[@CabbageSim]

Why is he filming in Pokitaru?

[@will_adamborn]

Where did you get the Megacorp T-shirt

[@donovanfields10]

This needs more exposure, great video

[@Zippy_Zolton]

love the megacorp shirt

[@Tantuhard]

I never noticed they re used the music ;)

[@jeferodriguez7136]

Nice shirt... I want one XD

[@gnbman]

I have a video suggestion for you: The last Ratchet & Clank project that David Bergeaud worked on was PlayStation Move Heroes. I would be interested in the ways that game's soundtrack references and draws from Bergeaud's previous work on the series.

[@TwixersTwingersnap]

Danm, this is an excellent vid my dude. looking forward to more goodness from this channel

[@Skehrcros]

Always happy to see more R&C content on KZbin. Love the editing and presentation, subbed!

[@Ratchetti]

Nice shirt, where did you get it?

[@ciarzyx]

wow I love your channel

[@Kaynstein]

Holy shit. Been playing the trilogy over and over again for over one and a half decades but never realized the similar songs. How?! Excellent analysis! Even rung the bell, the highest honor I am able to bestow. Looking forward to more. PS: where can I buy the shirt? :D

[@literatemax]

You forgot UYA's Vidcomic 1 Special Edition reusing the first game's Batalia Rail Grind as well as the Annihilation Nation Arena Boss fight reusing the Pokitaru Dogfight. Awesome breakdown otherwise. I would have liked at least a mention of how the Snagglebeast/Zeldrin songs both have to do with Qwark.

[@bylombaxx6236]

dude i need that t-shirt

[@caveguy22]

Imagine going on a walk on the beach and stumbling upon a R&C fan. :O I think I would shit myself so badly that even the Plumber would stay away.

[@IsaacVonberg]

This dude really out here criticizing the sound design decisions from 17 years ago... And I'm fucking here for it, lets gooo!

[@TheCatMemer420]

I need more rac!

[@racoononinternet2132]

This videos is pretty well edited, I bet it's from a big channe...ONLY 592 SUBS...WHAT

[@KarlFYo]

the grind rail music from batalis from rac1 was reused in the insomniac museum unused qwark vid comic 7 in rac3

[@androidcemetery3d]

Great Video!!! I agree that the 2016 Remake was so bland and boring

[@TheMeccio]

watch out! Since no official release of the ost exist, tracks like Rilgar might aswell be the same, your source simply encoded them differently. Also, enable half pixel offset in the emulator!

[@digiing1992]

I mean, it’s not so bad, since R&C and R&C UYA happen in the same Galaxy. Therefore they have the same planets. It would have been strange if they straight up changed EVERY soundtrack.

[@TheTretex]

Not technically "reused" like the other tracks in the video, but Holostar Studios' music is an arrangment of Planet Boldan's Silver City music from Going Commando.

[@PixelaGames2000]

ok i litturly just found your channel and wow im already invested you got yourself an emideit sub my friend also i dont mean to sound rude but why do you look like a young teenage david tennet anyway ill be sure to check out more of your contend good stuff man

[@JohnSmith-gt4sy]

A lot to agree and to disagree with, but in general the analysis was really great and you managed to get your point and your opinion very well. I will definitely watch your other videos and hope your career skyrockets from here. What baffles me is why isn't this video in the order of thousands of watches. Fantastic script, well thought analysis, excellent editing (gotta love it when people talking about music lets you listen to the music itself so you can hear for yourself exaclty what is being discussed). Here's hoping this gets so much more around. Cheers!

[@burnsy96]

I forgot Ratchet (2016) technically had a soundtrack until you brought it up lol

[@tangentingtangerines5709]

Actually I'm pretty sure Ratchet 3's Veldin track is a remix of Ratchet 1 just a heavily remixed one. It's the most changed remix by far, however some riffs from the original song are definitely there. The most obvious is the heavy bass opening of R&C1 is matched in R&C3 by the melody that comes in around 0:24. It's just that the instruments and their placements in the song are completely different so it's way easier to miss, but the chord progression is definitely the same.

[@raychell1]

i think it makes a bit of sense they didnt remix veldin. because under drek velding already was under attack, also its a way to send the message of "this is a COMPLETELY different game from R1" and bringing up rilgar but specially metropolis after gives you this "oh no dont worry we have not forgotten" and it feels amazing to be fair

[@Ay-xq7mj]

Dude your footage is all fucked up you have to enable some form of Half Pixel offset in pcsx2 hacks and or merge sprite. For half pixel offset i use Special (texture). I havent tested but I know this or at least some form of bloom fixing causes the intensity to be duplicated which ironically makes the game flashier.

[@Mixmitch1]

Bro, these shots are so good! Great video and cool shirt.

[@JayCeeSquared]

Im guessing Aridia didnt have a reprise which sucks cause that music was bomb

[@sorenveluxidus274]

R&C was developed in a year As a bet (I can’t find the commentary track for it, but you should definitely look this up)

[@gamursnek]

I need your freaking megacorp shirt like wtf those exist??

[@ZeroPaquito]

Excellent Video, I don't know why they used music, or but I have two theories and one only applies to a specific song, I think they didn't have much time to compose more songs because of due to the release date of the third game (I don't know what year it came out) but in the case of nation annihilation, it's because their specific song is too wasted in the second game Apart from being one of the songs that I liked that they have reused it, anyway, simply epic

[@Visstnok]

Really well-made and interesting vid. Also like the Pokitaru backdrop!

[@RiftRipper]

Just discovered your Ratchet and Clank videos. I've always reflected on the aesthetics and intent behind the original quadrilogy and am really happy to see that there are people out there that understand and appreciate the series in a similar way. You've done David Bergeaud's composition a great service and am really looking forward to more content.

[@lgrcen2008]

How did i only just discover these? They are excelent. Also i need your shirt.

[@shamanessofdestruction7979]

I like this vid, someone finally picked up that topic and mate, you a deserve a subscribe from me.

[@Aliamner]

The guitar used in UYA makes me incredibly moist. Bless you David

[@kurokyoto6221]

Aranos and Annihilation Station didn't even click for me until you played them both because it just sounded like it's own song in the arena.

[@xXSonyKilerXx]

Man I never noticed that for some reason, that's awesome ! Also I want that MegaCorp shirt pls.

[@Wulfjager]

i think its funny that when i was like 5 years old i spotted the quarks hideout and crash site connection. i thought i was such a genius at the time detecting those two as a kid

[@sanjum2475]

Very high quality and super interesting - subscriber gained!

[@Grimwinn]

Hey, more classic R&C music in UYA means more classic R&C music in stereo

[@FORRESTtheunoriginal]

Some guy just wandering on a beach and talking about good music, what a video.

[@Kristiansolis15]

Annihilation nation Arena combat is similar to releasing your ship in going commando.

[@vampiricvitya]

HAHA THE BEACH BACKDROP IS ACTUALLY PRETTY UNIQUE I like it

[@chopsuey004]

I like the production behind these videos, keep up the good work :)

[@Funkin_Disher]

Yeah it was probably time? Or there was never a redo of veldins track that they were happy with?

[@melinuevaera]

also i love ur megacorp t-shirt! where’d u get it?

[@thesamfizz]

Very nice video! Your takes on the soundtracks are interesting and presented well. Subscribed, hope this reaches more people.

[@melinuevaera]

zeldrin sounds similar to quadrona from size matters too a bit🤔

[@maigaming8600]

Up your arsenal is the best ratchet and clank game Change my mind

[@dawnrock2391]

Dude wtf I thought I was watching superbowl with those cut pans

[@Kristiansolis15]

Annihilation nation boss is similar to Pokitaru dogfight

[@aperson4184]

You deserve more views. This is some really good content. Well done

[@Kristiansolis15]

Zelde in is the Snaggle beast theme from Umbris

[@giornopotanna3270]

Holy shit that Megacorp tshirt DRIPS

[@literallysarah]

LOVE this man! I did not watch it but I’m ur sister so I know it’s good and therefore I love it!

[@Marxon1134]

I definitely need a megacorp shirt...

[@scatered1]

That Megacorp shirt is amazing I want it so bad.