Evangelion - Rahbari - Beethoven's 9th Symphony 4th Movement "Ode to Joy"

[@iLoveNingguang135]

I can't believe Beethoven woke up just to compose this for Evangelion ❤ Rip king!

[@miguelteran8330]

or. Hideaki Anno had the casette recorded from the radio

[@penguinscanfly5796]

@@miguelteran8330 or maybe beethoven is just that cool, that he can pass aside mortality and compose masterpieces!!!!

[@vnnwrywn]

He was rematerialized during instrumentality, duh.

[@coryaprophet9360]

Me, too, man, that's was a shock, but. Let it roll.

[@jairoliradeamorimjr3262]

The fact that he was profoundly dead blew my mind. What do you mean Beethoven is dead and still making songs like this?

[@adalwolf8328]

Rule 1. of Evangelion: If you start hearing classical music, run as far as you can

[@lupusalbus3795]

Towards it.

[@xsqu1]

Dont fall into escapism

[@ghebodne2644]

Куда? 😳

[@lightningshy5287]

Floor it??? FLOOR IT?!? OK FLOOR IT!!! 😳

[@dj-yg8gs]

HALLELUJAHHHH

[@Fatboyftw32]

Hey look it's the entirety of episode 24 just as I remember it.

[@sergiusko4327]

still dont understand why this is so overrated

[@pzevenkyusuf8422]

@@sergiusko4327 Did you understand the plot

[@Adrot]

@@pzevenkyusuf8422 Did anyone understand the plot of the series

[@ratmatat]

@@Adrot I've watched the entire series and I own merch and I still don't know what evangelion is about!

[@cenoier]

TRUE. I'M SO ANNOYED I FORGOT THE TITLE AND SEARCHING 'PIANO PIECE ON EPISODE 24 OF NEON GENESIS EVANGELION' DIDN'T HELP

[@darkfanggirla1]

"My life was meaningful...because of you."

[@christopherlimone3787]

"you're worthy of my grace"

[@HenniMeansLove]

Im a german who just watched English nge and kaworu sounds soooo gay 😂😂😂

[@GacMan47]

@@HenniMeansLove I mean, he was.

[@HenniMeansLove]

GacMan47 nah, if somebody was gay then shinji but he said this because he is a clone with no sense of life but he just liked shinji.... in a shower.... and touched his hand you Know

[@GacMan47]

@@HenniMeansLove Dude kaworu is gay. I'm not joking. You are the only one that thinks otherwise.

[@Maik55732]

The only anime dat can keep the same image for almost one minute without loosing our attention

[@moonkingdomify]

and they do it a lot. I guess it's just the Genius of Anno.

[@hirokokueh3541]

more than 1 min , in fact , 64 sec

[@benknock981]

@@moonkingdomify the parts near the beginning were but at the end they were even longer due to budget cuts

[@GoniYT]

@@benknock981 that was Anno begin lazy and having no money

[@beefstroganoff3297]

or 23minutes

[@ryanr.5158]

This is pretty much the length of that goddamn scene.

[@Copied_baldy]

1k likes and no replys Then Hi,....

[@ryanr.5158]

@@Copied_baldy lmao thanks man

[@ryanjenkins5450]

fr though

[@Chobittsu]

@@Copied_baldy How can you reply to the perfect comment?

[@TheMarshmelloKing]

First of all, Thou our Father, Christ our Brother, All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine.

[@himynameispuky]

Shinji took 23 minutes to kill that dude. God damn it, Shinji.

[@AliagaAyin]

the struggle, save a friend and destroy the world, or save the world killing a friend, he was thinking about the first option with serious considerations.

[@andrey22]

himynameispuky "God danm it, Shinji", that's Evangelion in a nutshell.

[@TheMorningDawn]

himynameispuky Stupid Shinji!

[@hirokokueh3541]

in the episode , he took 64 sec

[@CritStanley]

+Hiroshi Gouken too long.

[@LocksAndChains]

Angel Boy was right. This piece of music is the height of our culture.

[@TheSchmuck2]

That's from the ADV translation which a lot of liberties were taken with. Kaworu was actually saying music as a whole is Lilins' greatest achievement. Although this piece is being singled out in the episode with good reason, I think. 😉

[@bruceU]

you clearly have never listened to Gummo before

[@machiavelli612]

ah yes, the beethoven's 9th, mozart's requiem, and WAP, the height of lilin culture

[@ASOtheprO]

Brahms Tragic Overture is one of my favorites if I do say so myself 😌

[@anonymousanonymity2815]

some Wagner should be in there too, the Tannhauser overture is amazing

[@l3ete1geuse]

I still can't fathom how Beethoven wrote this while completely deaf.

[@Han-pd8rw]

He wasn't deaf for the majority of his career.

[@tiagoyp9789]

@@Han-pd8rw he was for this music

[@Han-pd8rw]

@@tiagoyp9789 well yea, this is his last symphony.

[@simonecroce9283]

Than think to Mozart, that had all the music of the 8 or more instruments of his simphonyes in his head without even write it. Amazing...

[@axellea1592]

If I'm not wrong,he could sense the notes when spoken by himself.

[@matutv2510]

*23 minutes later* Kaworu: HOLY SHIT, JUST KILL ME

[@jastintheceooffinanasapost6204]

Kaworu is in pain lmao

[@zaratrustamaster]

shinji really took his time on this one.

[@VictorIV0310]

Just 64 seconds in the actual anime.

[@fiferplayeralt7118]

“shut up i an listening to this banger”

[@TheGrassManissaviour]

"Hold up, Kaworu, I want you to listen to my FIRE mixtape."

[@vaylonkenadell]

That shot of Rei standing above Terminal Dogma, looking down... it gives me chills.

[@CannibalJeri]

whats more is that its rei flexing her AT field...

[@heshamyoussef8654]

Is that the one next to terminal sugma?

[@brot2878]

@@heshamyoussef8654 what's terminal sugma?

[@heshamyoussef8654]

@@brot2878 I sugma at everything in my life

[@ASOtheprO]

Rei’s smoking that Kowaru pack 💨😹😹😹 #BOZOPACK

[@0g0mogosepikworld31]

a song about frateernity of humankind being played for a character that can't form proper human intimacy while murdering the only being he did form an intimacy with for the salvation of the same race who abandoned and abused him. I love this show so much

[@TheSchmuck2]

You don't know how much it means to me to see others who get Eva like this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@NineArc]

@@TheSchmuck2 you are mentally ill evangelion is about aliens and robots

[@Mr_Nobody2512]

I swear this shit never gets clear/simple for me to understand, lol.

[@NineArc]

@@Mr_Nobody2512 this is how mentally ill people choose to interpret evangelion because it makes them feel smart.

[@GinsuGreen]

​@@NineArcdamn dude, I'm guessing you don't like NGE?

[@virgilio6349]

Reminder that this entire piece was made by a deaf person.

[@alucard347]

And is arguably his best

[@disgracedsphinx3494]

He felt the vibrations and said "Oh shit this is a banger"

[@soulswordobrigadosegostar]

@@disgracedsphinx3494 they're groovin

[@soulswordobrigadosegostar]

it truly highlights the perfection of classical music

[@soulswordobrigadosegostar]

@fallout new vegas lonesome road dlc more like,Ludwig Van Beethoven,the deaf musician

[@saeyabor]

Who wants some TL;DR? In defense of the infamous "minute of nothing," finding out what the lyrics mean at 13:28 is what convinced me Anno is a genius. An 18th-century German hymn stripped of its original context, makes perfect sense synced with the (alleged lack of) animation. Original German: 1: "Seid umschlungen, Millionen! 2: Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt! 3: Brüder, über'm Sternenzelt 4: Muß ein lieber Vater wohnen!" (each two lines are sung by the male soloist, then repeated by the female chorus) English: 1: "Be embraced, millions!" This summarizes the decision Kaworu is coming to and explaining to Shinji while both versions of the line are sung. 2: "This kiss is for the entire world!" The "kiss" is either Kaworu's self-sacrifice per se (really putting the "Christ" in "Christian motif"), or Shinji's reluctant participation. Killing his one remaining friend to prevent extinction is the precedent for Shinji rejecting his "everybody should die including myself" mentality and ending Instrumentality. 3: "Brothers, above the star-field 4: "Must a loving Father dwell!" In Evangelion-context, this is cruel irony at the root of what's wrong with Shinji... or is it? In EOE, Gendo says he kept literal & emotional distance from Shinji to protect him. It could also mean "someone caused all of this," referring to SEELE/Keel, Gendo, and their competing plans driving the entire story. The "Seeds of Life" (Lilith & Adam) in turn have a creator (never directly referenced in NGE/EoE). The actual moment of Kaworu's death (and the famous splash) cuts off the first line of the next stanza, "Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?/Do you bow to him, millions?" Instrumentality is a choice, despite how hard SEELE worked to force it on everyone and how much Gendo didn't care.

[@TheSchmuck2]

This comment has vindicated untold dozens of bad takes posted here and comments that are just a time stamp and not a single word. Thank you.

[@saeyabor]

@@TheSchmuck2 I *just* looked and realized the video is 8 years old.

[@Prunky]

In my opinions your toughts are even more accurate if you think about Kaworu himself. He is the 12th angel. But angel is a flaw in the translation. In japanese original it's apostle. So kaworu is the 12th apostle or, speaking with the bible, judas.

[@TheSchmuck2]

@@Prunky he's the 17th Angel/Messenger/Apostle in Neon Genesis Evangelion. In Rebuild of Evangelion, he's both 1st and 13th.

[@Prunky]

@@TheSchmuck2 He isn't. According to the manga he is the 12th angel. And like said in an interview, the manga comes closest to hideaki annos planned original story.

[@TheSuperVseven]

12:50 the kaworu attack sequence music

[@tenarmurk]

No it's 4:58 when he activates unit 2

[@unleashedfeverarts2607]

Thank you kind sir!

[@blutroyale8072]

More exactly, it's when Rei projects her AT Field to cancel out Kaworu's AT Field, enabling Shinji in Unit 01 to take down Unit 02

[@Queru-fc1qh]

12:40

[@whelleyP]

What's the name??

[@TheTarAtanamir]

Adam, Lilith, Sachiel, Shamshel, Ramiel, Gaghiel, Israfil, Sandalphon, Matarael, Sahaquiel, Ireul, Leliel, Bardiel, Zeruel, Arael and Armisael disliked this.

[@starwarzchik112]

Why would Lilith dislike it? She created humanity in the first place.

[@blutroyale8072]

Only Tabris and Lilin liked this...

[@khoi5591]

Wait did Adam represent knowledge?

[@NightWanderer31415]

But did Humanity dislike it too?

[@blutroyale8072]

@@NightWanderer31415 Why would they? This music was created by them. Even Tabris says that singing is "the crowning achievement of the Lilin"

[@hakimidanial7845]

Everybody gangsta til the gays start projecting AT fields

[@quinnimon]

They're the strongest AT Field ever recorded

[@darksyner7682]

Of course you would call it an AT field.

[@merrittanimation7721]

Yes. That's exactly what they're projecting. And nothing else.

[@Bejunckt]

I don't get it... why'd their AT fields be any different

[@lightningshy5287]

Eamon Quinn So powerful it gives quite the colorful display upon impact

[@colbyjcaldwell]

What I love about this shot is that even though nothing's happening you KNOW Shinji is breaking down in the Eva

[@TheSchmuck2]

😭 💔

[@kirimusse]

12:42 In the context of the series, the situation is critical and disturbing; a young boy who's a very nice person, happens to actually be an angel that manages to go further than any other angel has achived to reach within NERV's HQ; everyone is confused and suddenly anxious because of the unexpected and extremely dangerous betrayal, and for Shinji it's even worse; his only friend is now an enemy that has to be killed by all means, and even Kaworu himself asks him to get killed by him. Being given all this information, you would expect a fiting melody for such an event, right? Well, while all this transtorned tragedy is taking place, a classic melody known as "Ode to Joy" starts playing, and because of how anticlimatic it is for the situation, it _does_ slap harder than any dark music they could have chosen for this scene; Imagine that you are *very* depressed, and then, a hopeful song starts playing while your entire life is being teared apart: That's you going insane.

[@SgtSuissie]

Stfu cringe lord, it just makes everything sound crazy af

[@cachemist4149]

@@SgtSuissie Wait until you hear a summary of EoE

[@zakariamillie1833]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqumlXRqba1_atU&ab_channel=BlackSeraph what was that about going insane?

[@SgtSuissie]

@@k3D4rsi554maq okay?

[@nathanielp758]

It’s called juxtaposition

[@omegasrevenge]

"The only freedom I possess... Is to choose when to die. ...And I... Do not.... Choose lonely eternity."

[@carterrevell9580]

Who said this quote Shinji?

[@omegasrevenge]

Carter Revell Kaworu Nagisa, right before his death at the hands of Yui and Shinji Ikari.

[@Tarnished-bn5gq]

That line foreshadowed Shinji‘s fate

[@rucoakacrackheadaussie1002]

Shinji: You got your own A.T Field?! Kaworu: Yes. At least that's what you lilin call this thing. This is the light of my soul, a sacred territory in which no one may intrude. Aren't you lilin even aware yet? That this so-called A.T Field is merely that wall that encloses every mind that exist- Shinji: I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT!!!

[@02_valkyrie]

Damn it Shinji, dont interrupt the gay angel boy!

[@albertocast.2426]

wtf is lilin?

[@rucoakacrackheadaussie1002]

@@albertocast.2426 what Kaworu refers humans as. Since we were created from Lilith

[@marcuskif]

@@rucoakacrackheadaussie1002 Damnn.. where did u find the info? 🤔

[@howaitosenpai9379]

@@marcuskif the bible lmao

[@SimMaster]

Love the parallel imagery in EoE when Unit 01 bites Gendo's head off

[@TheSchmuck2]

yes!! Me too

[@iamnottheguy8914]

Not to mention the irony in Yui's soul inhabiting Eva Unit01, given how Gendo's main excuse for being the literal devil was wanting to reunite with Yui, and she's the one that gives us viewers the sweet satisfaction of seeing him perish. (Maybe)

[@TheSchmuck2]

@@iamnottheguy8914 there's a lot of layers there. Definitely the punishment angle, and also I think how the Human Instrumentality Project consumed him in a poetic, workaholic sense.

[@iamnottheguy8914]

@@TheSchmuck2 both the anime and film have thousands of layers to them, and while I do think both are heavily flawed, I can honestly look past it for just how goddamn beautiful, yet gut-wrenching this series is when it's at it's best.

[@TheSchmuck2]

@@iamnottheguy8914 please share with me the flaws as you see them. You have piqued my curiosity.

[@luisdawnfinder3188]

I don't blame Beethoven. I'm going deaf with how loud I've been blasting this for the last 15 minutes

[@Blinkgamer]

fr

[@blutroyale8072]

I love how the scene of Kaworu opening Heaven's door matches with the lyric "and the cherub stands before God", "cherub" being another word for "angel"...

[@d.a.g.c961]

Litle Ángel right?

[@cippiomerlino7955]

Cherub is not at all angel, thank you for this comment. Cherubs are the closest angels to God.

[@samg.5165]

@@d.a.g.c961 That's a common misconception. The small child-like angels depicted in Renaissance art were later confused with Cherubim. But in biblical tradition, Cherubim are generally considered the second highest class of angels after the Seraphim (and the second closest to God). They are said to be four-winged animalistic creatures that move like lightning. and represent "fullness of knowledge". Quite a bit more formidable than the usual modern depiction.

[@hollythemage1350]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that!

[@VictorIV0310]

And he stands before Lilith, a god-like being who created humanity.

[@Totema1]

Gosh this is the longest scene ever. I've been sitting here for over 20 minutes and it's been nothing but EVA-01 holding Tabris.

[@Shortokeiki]

Which is pretty much how the entire episode goes.

[@anti-spiral159]

@@Shortokeiki We could make a *late* meme about that

[@Jones8070]

@@anti-spiral159 true

[@magentapurpleyap5566]

Going to extreme length in this situation.

[@amtrakisveryepic]

14:11 this part just makes me so emotional... imagine having to kill the only person who has ever showed you love... I have mad respect for Shinji

[@gundamreveiws.8838]

I bet your fav character is PEN PEN (haha, get it?)

[@amtrakisveryepic]

@@gundamreveiws.8838 ;3

[@gundamreveiws.8838]

@@amtrakisveryepic I took a STAB at some dirty humor there, but I won't spill any TEA with it.

[@fine5643]

@@gundamreveiws.8838 nor blood or vomit hopefully

[@gundamreveiws.8838]

@@fine5643 or piss either

[@Timic83tc]

shinjo was ready for a bit of the old... Ultra violence

[@arsenic4945]

***** if only he had milk plus vellocet, synthemesc, or drencrom from the korova milk bar

[@AmericanMiyazaki]

Viddy well, little brother. Third Impact is going to be real horrorshow

[@mauricedesaxe1745]

Why did I kill you, oh my brother and only friend?

[@DaReelYurtle]

Shinjo?

[@509Gman]

Oh my god, what a beautiful metajoke. GG

[@guts3289]

Memes aside, I actually really like this scene. It’s actually my favorite moment out of the entire series from a character analysis standpoint. Having a still frame is a representation of Shinji’s inner conflict and struggle with having to come to terms with Kawrou, the only person who has shown him true affection/love, being an Angel and having to kill him. This part is done pretty well in the Manga as well, but I like the way it was done in the Anime way better. Sometimes less is More

[@TheSchmuck2]

Thank you. I really appreciate it when people can be serious about this show at least sometimes. Jokes are fine and all but irony poisoning is a real thing people don't seem to realize.

[@sayumidalpathadu]

@@TheSchmuck2 I'm late but well said

[@haseozenithmaru1186]

Yes lol

[@dragonwarriorz1]

How tf is a still frame representative of Shinji’s inner conflict and struggle?

[@alfiowo]

@@dragonwarriorz1 There are lots of things that are hard to understand in Evangelion but this one is fairly easy m8. He loves Kaworu and has to kill him. He obviously doesn't want to so he's stuck in that still frame

[@rangevipercobra436]

Tbh classical music is really good as apocalypse music

[@republicof1470]

I'm glad someone else thinks that way, give Anton Bruckner's 7th symphony, 3rd movement a try, it fits that description perfectly.

[@srpants3586]

It really is though, it makes it more surreal

[@alicethelolita]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2q5aaujp69pptU The "pre-9th Symphony" (declarated by Beethoven in person). A sort of "Ode to Joy 00 Test Type", as well in my top of his compositions 💕 (and let's talk about my absolute favorite composer and musician of ever, of course) ❤️

[@CassiniProjekt]

Maybe it's because it features in Die Hard, Neon Genesis and A Clockwork Orange but I associate it with the phrase "a terrible beauty is born", namely an apocalyptic event like you describe but glorious. It definitely creates a cognitive dissonance in that it's "chirpy" joyful music but there's a force in it that's overwhelming which suggests something cataclysmic. Uneasiness + exhilaration for me listening to this.

[@Anagusame]

Who the hell puts ads on a symphony

[@TheSchmuck2]

Heartless corporate algorithms.

[@Anagusame]

@TheSchmuck2 understandingable, have a nice day

[@t.mac_k]

@@Anagusame get adblock

[@shaneknight1489]

Right?

[@RandolphTheWhite1]

"An enemy put those there" - Jesus (out of context)

[@spyrow9957]

The fact that you are still active after nearly twelve years is really sweet. I hope this video never gets taken down.

[@TheSchmuck2]

We're lucky right now 😊 for several years this video was blocked in all territories. It was lifted a few years ago now i think, and it started running ads without my control? Don't know much about ad placement. Anyway, that was really nice of you. Thank you. Wishing you a great day.

[@rafaelaugusto5751]

But the money is going to the song author right?

[@zippytdemon4384]

​@@rafaelaugusto5751Beethoven? he's been dead for a couple years now I don't think he's getting any of the money lol

[@JotaInu]

@@zippytdemon4384 He died in 1827. Just a couple of years ago really.

[@SalamanderMagic]

everyone is going off about how dreadfully long this scene was, but I don't even remember it being long at all. Maybe it's because I love Kaworu so much I'm just entranced every time he's on screen.

[@SalamanderMagic]

ok just rewatched it and that was really fucking long for a still frame. I must have been really into it to not notice that what the hell was I on

[@toniotreschi]

LMAOOO

[@KASHKUR_7.62]

4:19 classical charming intro 7:08 Dramatic funny Voice intro 12:40 Let the rage flow (AT field over 100%) 15:14 The longest dramatic pause in Anime History

[@piero4706]

how is funny voice one of the most classical and high regarded chorus in history.

[@a.p.e.x3195]

The longest pause bro i was like SHINJI KILL HIM OR ILL DO IT FOR YOU…though i dont want to but JUST DO IT DAMNIT

[@KASHKUR_7.62]

​@@a.p.e.x3195 I KNOOOOW...!!! I had the same feeling the first time

[@KASHKUR_7.62]

​​​@@piero4706Im just making a comedic context 😐 Dont take it too seriusly i know its historical value far you could ever think 🤨 So please chill and take it with with humor 🤨😅

[@thecameraman5061]

Episode 01: 0:01 Episode 16: 07:35 The End of Evangelion: 12:42

[@pdogp7751]

Rebuild of Evangelion: 21:28

[@thejollyjerry5112]

After looking up the actual lyrics for "Ode to joy", also finding out it's the anthem of the European Union, found that the lyrics fit ALMOST perfectly with the end of Evangelion,just take a look at the (translated) last two lines: Gladly, As His heavenly bodies fly On their courses through the heavens, Thus, brothers, you should run your race, As a hero going to conquest. You millions, I embrace you. This kiss is for all the world! Brothers, above the starry canopy There must dwell a loving Father. Do you fall in worship, you millions? World, do you know your creator? Seek him in the heavens; Above the stars must He dwell. fricken sp00ky m8, but it really fits well with the scene

[@oggynator5183]

What? I don't know where you looked this up, but this is not the correct translation of the song. You can find the first part roughly in a later verse but the second part is definitely not in thís piece. I'm from Germany... I should know this.

[@ericr.7311]

Im pretty sure you're missing more than one half of the entire movement...

[@ZeranZeran]

Daughter of Elysium, Fire-inspired we tread Thy sanctuary. Thy magic power re-unites All that custom has divided, All men become brothers Under the sway of thy gentle wings. Whoever has created An abiding friendship, Or has won A true and loving wife, All who can call at least one soul theirs, Join in our song of praise; But any who cannot must creep tearfully Away from our circle. All creatures drink of joy At nature's breast. Just and unjust Alike taste of her gift; She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine, A tried friend to the end. Even the worm can feel contentment, And the cherub stands before God! Gladly, like the heavenly bodies Which He set on their courses Through the splendor of the firmament; Thus, brothers, you should run your race, As a hero going to conquest. You millions, I embrace you. This kiss is for all the world! Brothers, above the starry canopy There must dwell a loving Father. Do you fall in worship, you millions? World, do you know your creator? Seek him in the heavens; Above the stars must He dwell.

[@TheKrysa40]

yes, Schillers Ode to joy is fucking Third Impact definition lol!

[@Alexander-tx4bw]

@@oggynator5183 The second part starts at 13:55, and the translation is pretty accurate, although „So you fall in worship, you millions?“ would probably capture the German meaning better than „Do you fall in worship, you millions“.

[@eyeballplanets]

Anno and his team really know how to use the medium. This scene worked because it was animated--it's the rigidity and illegibility of the Eva's posture and expression that allows us to feel Shinji's turmoil. It's the Kuleshov Effect in excelsis! If we saw any breathing, any twitching, any shifting, we'd focus on that instead, but stillness--absolute stillness--traps us in the entry plug with Shinji. It's genuinely one of the most breathtaking shots I've seen in any medium, up there with Jupiter backlit by the sun in 2001: A Space Odyssey and the Writer, the Scientist, and the Stalker sitting in the rain in Tarkovsky's Stalker.

[@TheSchmuck2]

I couldn't possibly agree more, and I'm very grateful for you 🙏

[@NebuIa.]

WE MAKING IT OUT TERMINAL DOGMA WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣

[@Termina2018]

WE MAKING IT OUT THE FOURTH IMPACT WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@ListenToWhatTheManSaid.]

WE MAKING IT OUT THE HUMAN INSTRUMENTALITY WITH THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@FembyAnarchy_]

This scene seemed to last forever. I didn't want to see Kaworu die but I knew in the end he had to. Best character. RIP.

[@lovemyself217]

Even speedwagon know that kaworu is best character

[@metaknight3116]

“I won’t allow anyone to lay a finger on that gentleman”

[@dundy7845]

The First time I watched this, I thought my Netflix app had glitched lmao. I turned out to like the series so much, I actually forked out the money to buy the extremely out of print DVDs of both the series and the movies. Evangelion isn’t perfect, but it’s a lot better than most anime that is being made now.

[@TheSchmuck2]

Yeah, episode 17 definitely has sub-par art and animation in multiple scenes.

[@steelsaber54]

@Ben Tennyson Wear the goddamn Omnitrix Benjamin

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Imagine the number of TV audiences who thought their channels, if not their very TV sets, were suddenly broken back in those days.

[@romanas243]

That's why am I love Evangelion and Clockwork Orange.

[@asaxander740]

All right you can put me down now... SPLAT!!!!!

[@hellsonion514]

GRIFFISUUUUUU *CLANG*

[@elijahjarman2837]

Ooops

[@starethrough_]

Oof

[@selfperformedsparagmos]

"WoOpS, i KiLlEd My BoYfRiEnD (no homo)".

[@selfperformedsparagmos]

@Happy thoughts Relationship 100

[@johnnyroberts3761]

This makes just want to yell “Eva Unit 02 just activated!” for no reason

[@TheSchmuck2]

Nah, there's reason! 💗

[@DaiShuryoTechnus]

4:59

[@clueless4096]

this is the runtime of an actual evangelion episode

[@notsuper_5877]

the usage of this in the anime is actually genius. THEY LITERALLY. JUXTAPOSED. THEIR OWN JUXTAPOSITION. YOU CANNOT MAKE THIS UP.

[@radiogaga3501]

I remember I was in shock when I saw Kaworu's head falling into the LCL, It took me a while to process everything and then I started crying, and now I'm here. Since that,everytime I hear ode to joy I feel sad... "Maybe death is the only and absolute freedom"

[@TheSchmuck2]

You are not alone. Evangelion has been very emotional for many people, myself included. There's a couple of parts in it that I always cry at. I recommend doing a lot of reading on the Evageeks website once you've seen the whole series and all the movies. There are some different ways of translating parts of the show that can be important to look into. You're doing a great job. Watching Eva is very important. Have a great day!! 💗

[@radiogaga3501]

@@TheSchmuck2 Thank you! Yeah, this has been my favorite anime since the firts time I saw it. Great master piece from Hideaki

[@TheSchmuck2]

@@radiogaga3501 Oh, you're welcome. If you care for a recommendation, I always like to hear new people are watching Boogiepop Phantom (2000), Tokyo Godfathers (2003), A Wind Named Amnesia (1990), Serial Experiments: Lain (1998), and The Vision of Escaflowne (1996). :) Some special older ones, for sure.

[@frankjaeger2565]

@@TheSchmuck2 what are your thoughts on the Rebuilds (the third one especially)?

[@grot7x603]

@@frankjaeger2565 cash grab :-)

[@luciazavarce6950]

When you have a whole long-ass scene of one only picture with good musicalization and you still don't lose anyone's attention.

[@LUKA_911]

I love how despite this video being 9 years old, OP still hearts and replies to comments.

[@DaylenAmell]

I weeped so badly listening to this piece just now, especially when I reminded myself the fact that Beethoven was deaf when he wrote this piece - his optimism, passion and what fate had hurled at him...

[@yellowpete79]

Oh to be born with natural talent.

[@supercringeteam6666]

​@yellowpete79 beethoven was not born a genius, it took hard work to become what he was. imagine the countless agonizing hours he must've spent ready to give up but continuing anyway, completely deaf beethoven's story is an inspiration to creative minds everywhere

[@catleaf]

rest in pieces kaworu

[@angryskeleton9102]

yeah gay angel (I'm just joking ı know that's not the point)

[@Onigumo.]

You mean piece Cause only left his head on fanta sea

[@ropefueI]

Kaworu showing up in the rebuilds : sike bitch u thought

[@lorenzohernandez9281]

@@Onigumo. half his head

[@ASOtheprO]

#BOZOPACK 💨 😹😹😹HAHA RIP BOZO REST IN PISS YOU WILL NOT BE MISSED 😹😹😹💨 #BOZOPACK - Rei to Kowaru when she was staring at him about to be crushed in Shinji’s arms

[@JLaRoc7]

This is bone-chilling to hear, especially after watching Episode 24, as it not only sets the stage for "End of Evangelion", but also represents Shinji's last link to the hope, optimism and reassurance of his life. Once he kills Kaworu in that episode, he breaks that link and thus his will to live.

[@willeveleigh5633]

Whenever classical is used in such perfect juxtaposition, but also in perfect context, it results in my first viewing experience, with my jaw on the floor, and my tears joining it.

[@ArloVT]

I was in a choir and we were going to sing this, literally a month before the concert I decided to watch evangelion, I cried in stage while singing, the tears just run down my face, it was magic 1- The emotion and force of this symphony it's just amazing 2- bruh, *splash* 17:05 still my fave part to sing and to listen

[@qb4097]

damn, must be a masterpiece moments.

[@dragonvalkyrie320]

wow I want to see the concert lol sounds amazing

[@NageIfar]

It's a shame this part is usually performed so slowly...i think Rahbari is the only version i've heard so far that chooses a proper tempo for this epic release of tension.

[@TheSchmuck2]

I personally think that Eva has a very positive message ultimately, so I like being reminded of it. But you're not alone there, for sure.

[@StihlmaddArborist]

God Is In His Heaven All"s Right With The World

[@evagineer9165]

@@StihlmaddArborist Gods dead on earth, alls wrong with this world And we killed him

[@CooperativeCowboy25]

To me, Evangelion has the most realistic optimistic ending. None of that "power of friendship" bullshit. Plain and simple: any place can be paradise so long as you have the will and determination to make it so. It will not be easy and you will need to work and want it badly enough to make it so, but it is possible. I wish more media embraced the portrayal of positive nihilism rather than the edgy negative nihilism that we see most of the time.

[@evagineer9165]

@@CooperativeCowboy25 don’t we all? We just want a decent message Also btw what’s negative Optimism?

[@CooperativeCowboy25]

@@evagineer9165 Negative nihilism is the idea that "ugh, nothing matters, so why even bother or try with anything? Fuck it all." Where as positive nihilism is, "nothing matters or has no predetermined plan or goal, so try everything and do everything. The world is what you make of it."

[@abelpf]

I really love Evangelion, such an amazing anime! It gave me headaches for days while I was trying to understand everything. This symphony really matches with evangelion's hidden meaning and the psychological state of the characters in this episode.

[@khoi5591]

Abel Figueiredo omg same! I just got into it and had to watch multiple explanation vids to take everything in. Once you understand that this show was opening our minds to the characters metal emotions it feels more like a therapy than a anime

[@baseballlifer1250]

@jordocote Asuka Langley Soryu

[@sadginger4924]

This part of the show interested me in that Shiji went from flat out refusing to kill someone even to save his own life to feeling so betrayed he wanted to kill someone( Kaworu ). The characters in this show have a breaking point when they can’t take it anymore, this was Shinji’s

[@panlol9516]

He didn't wanted to kill him, but he felt forced to Even if he still felt betrayed

[@sadginger4924]

PAN LOL that’s a good point, being that Shinji hesitated for as long as he did

[@TheSchmuck2]

I really love the new Rebuild series. Fantastic animation. And they've brought the intensity of the struggle against the Angels to a whole new level. It's really visceral and I find it quite moving. And the music. Damn. Well, I really love all of Evangelion, so... yeah.

[@danii7120]

I adore how Evangelion introduced me to this amazing composition, to this day, it's till my favourite song.

[@kevin_gajardo.trainer]

Jajajajaja song jskskskskskks is a fucking symphony son of bitch

[@marygonzalez2472]

Correct, this and A Clockwork Orange really have a great use of it.

[@kevin_gajardo.trainer]

@@marygonzalez2472 9 sinphony beethoven mother f$$#cke

[@Kawakami_Akira]

​@@kevin_gajardo.trainerMexican boy can't into English yet he wants to lecture people about classical music. Go listen to speedy Gonzales or something. 🥱

[@hippolytabaker9559]

The first time I heard Variation 9 (12:39) after watching Evangelion, I started crying uncontrollably. Sometimes a piece of media completely colors the impact of a piece of music for you. This was one such case.

[@lucasgarcia5427]

I don't know if anyone has talked about this, but I always thought the structure where Kaworu is first seen sitting on looks like the statue of the goddess of victory Nike, wich has the appearance of an armless beheaded angel. It's intresting considering the way Kaworu died: The beheaded angel is a symbol of victory.

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_8:54_**_ ”Wollust ward dem Wurm gegeben Und der Cherub steht vor Gott!”_* *_translates to ”Pleasure was given to the worm and the cherub stands for god”. Absolutely brilliant_*

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

I commented on this video because it was my favorite version of Ode to Joy but now that I've watched the show I can't help but feel sad. It's all just too much. I really don't know what to say. Is too good

[@IamOutOfNames]

@@MadKingOfMadaya I'm a bit late but... Congratulations.

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

@@IamOutOfNames *_*anime moan*_* thank you all

[@stevepensando2593]

Then you realize Armisael, one of the angels of the series, looked like a "worm" and he's technically a "Cherub"

[@Seaslurp]

This isnt entirely correct, the part "Cherub steht vor Gott!" means before, In terms of standing in front of someone. So it should be: "Pleasure was given to the worm and the cherub stands before god"

[@frostbytefreemanfilms]

6:49 Kaworu descends. Something about the image of the Angel slowly falling down the shaft, with Unit 02 hunched over it protectively always gets chills out of me. It also signifies the beginning of the conflict between Shinji and Kaworu as that conflict has become inevitable. That conflict is resolved at 13:28, but not without regret.

[@lorenzoartegiani5258]

The best music composition ever created placed on the best anime ever created

[@lordofashes2570]

LMAO this was probably the single biggest overhype anime I have seen in my life Eva was ok for its time but the fanboys blow it out of proportion

[@lorenzoartegiani5258]

Why it is out of its proportion?

[@commanderwyro4204]

@@lordofashes2570 idk that ending made me think more than anything ive ever seen. which is all i really look for in shows and movies. if i just sit there any get nothing out of it than its a waste of time really.

[@alicethelolita]

@@lorenzoartegiani5258 We both know you and me, apparently ❤️ Per te, tutto il mio essere

[@tnightwolf]

@@lordofashes2570 Yeah, you really had to live it to understand it... unfortunately you didn't.

[@СМИСегодня-ь9р]

Evangelion is an art! Deep ART!

[@TheSchmuck2]

*slams hands on the table, gestures firmly.* "Thank you!!!"

[@ezequielmagallanes8860]

Kaworu is love, Kaworu is life...

[@kazuhachi952]

He is life itself.

[@Marksman_12]

I think it is you, Shinji.

[@TheSquidsimCult013]

Nobody: NGE and A Clockwork Orange fans when they hear this: well you would you look at that, it's time for mental breakdown

[@tinakarner5938]

The beauty and tragedy that is kawoshin. Such a fitting song for one of anime's most tragic plot twists

[@acedetective9542]

Agreed

[@stevepensando2593]

Guys, don't forget that by playing this at 23:48:18 tomorrow the music drops right as midnight strikes

[@stevepensando2593]

Dude posted this 10 years ago and is still hearting comments. Respect

[@violentjingo7899]

@@stevepensando2593 i am pretty sure it should be 23:27:18

[@thekryger3460]

9:00 is what plays when Unit 1 and Unit 2 fall into central dogma in Evangelion Death and Rebirth in case any of you were searching for it like me. Finding this has made this the best 23 minutes of my week.

[@omarrojo9484]

"Es bueno cantar. Cantar alegra el alma. La música es la mayor creación de los lilim. ¿Pero qué piensas tú, Shinji Ikari?"

[@catorce15]

Esa entrada fue tan épica... cómo introdujeron al personaje

[@tophb4040]

👌

[@samjames6714]

Despite only being around a minute in the anime, the frame being shown in this video feels as long as the video sometimes. Especially so when re-watching the series and knowing what’s about to happen.

[@Himmelschenk]

I think this is the best rendition and upload of the whole Ode to Joy piece posted on KZbin, been looking for the complete movement

[@TheSchmuck2]

I'm very grateful to you.

[@Senthain]

12:40 Commence the mindfuckery!

[@SodaMachine9571]

I shall commend you for that sir

[@Loolapan]

It’s the most beautiful classic song I’ve ever listen to…and what makes it more wonderful for me is that in the anime it was a very powerful scene🥲

[@kornyeabroth_cc]

"Life is too short..." This frame:

[@ocean6857]

Frank Sinatra, Beethoven. Damn this anime has good music

[@mittelego1098]

This scene is so weirdly calm. Kaworu looking up to Shinji and Shinji looking down to Kaworu. Both waiting.

[@BrofessorDG]

12:30 is where the heartrending moment is.

[@davewolf6256]

Call me crazy, but I kind of feel like "The Last Cometh" was thematically the most appropriate place to end the plot of the series. I only mean, 25+26 are underrated character studies, and EoE is an incredible work of art. But episode 24 is more of a climax than either of those two.

[@MiguelAngel-lm3ed]

I thought the climax was the end of evangelion

[@randomnerd9088]

@@MiguelAngel-lm3ed Climax doesn't generally occur at the end of a narrative

[@tomemeornottomeme1864]

@@randomnerd9088 Yes, but arguably Third Impact would be the climax.

[@qb4097]

@@tomemeornottomeme1864 Shinji climax on Asuka. Literally.

[@depressednugget5984]

@@qb4097 I am so fucked up

[@ASDKFJ1234]

"STILL FRAME IMAGE" Nice try, uploader.

[@TheSchmuck2]

it is a still frame. I took a snapshot with vlc and just used that.

[@ASDKFJ1234]

TheSchmuck2 That's just what you want me to think. I won't fall for your tricks this time.

[@TheSchmuck2]

ASDKFJ1234 that's too bad, I had a lot of fun tricking you all those times before.

[@diegooseguera4163]

@@_____._..--_ CONGRATULATIONS!

[@feels_bad-man]

@@_____._..--_ OMEDETOU!

[@c.ostillas]

Never ceases becoming older But the older it becomes, the stronger it hits. Kaworu was right, music really is the Lilim's greatest achievement.

[@feliperodriguezgatica3190]

This was the official song of Copa Libertadores for about 15 years, the most important football competition in south america. Don´t ask me why I didn´t saw Evangelion befores this weekend, but all the episodes since 19th broke my soul, and this scene broke my heart

[@heiwiik8744]

What a coincidence that is! Imagine the theme to, say, the Europa League playing when Zeruel gets killed!

[@feliperodriguezgatica3190]

@@heiwiik8744 don't compare Europa League with la Libertadores, is not the same

[@heiwiik8744]

@@feliperodriguezgatica3190 I know, I was just providing an example. EL's theme is quite similar to "Normal Blood", for a change.

[@feliperodriguezgatica3190]

@@heiwiik8744 no, the comparission is unforgivable. I condemn you to watch a football match from Somalia

[@heiwiik8744]

@@feliperodriguezgatica3190 Phew, it beats my banishment to Brazil, off I go!

[@HokoAoi]

The scene plays as a single picture until Kaworu's death, but that moment looked much better dragged on for that long. It added much more symbolism to the scene imo.

[@devilukeking]

This ladies and gentlemen, is what perfection looks like.

[@TheSchmuck2]

And non-binary pals! Also magical creatures.

[@patheticest]

I'm so sad Beethoven wasn't able to live to see Evangelion all the way through.

[@IKari_Shinji]

poor poor Kaworu… He died like orange juice

[@desu2000]

13:30 They really left the most beautiful part for Kaworu's death didn't they? :C

[@KK_braziliankk]

Okay, but i just noticed that when Kaworu was introduced he was humming Ode to Joy too

[@Ambivalence18]

Episode 24 turned Ode to Joy into fight music.

[@TheSchmuck2]

Probably just an Eva hater. They're out there. I can't imagine another reason anyone could thumb this down. Unless they have absolutely horrible taste.

[@feliperodriguezgatica3190]

Forget about that. Beethoven was fucking deaf. A deaf person made this piece of musical art. That people just have bad taste in general

[@moravianlion3108]

@@feliperodriguezgatica3190 White Evas, IMO. Those cu*ts ruin literally EVERYTHING

[@feliperodriguezgatica3190]

@@moravianlion3108 explain it in a more complex way, please, to know if I agree or I disagree with you

[@extrajerky2940]

@@feliperodriguezgatica3190 I think he meant that's who disliked the video, my man.

[@tadeus6705]

This piece was fucking epic for that scene, when everything was calm and suddenly Tabris/Kaworu reveals his true power

[@EmilyRafferty]

I remember the first time I saw this back in 2001? I was mind blown. Crazy to think I once owned these on vhs and just let them slip out of my fingers 🙃

[@TheSchmuck2]

I watched Eva for the first time that very same year 🙂 i got the original ADV dvds and miraculously haven't lost them in my mess of a life

[@MrYetiASX]

The best thing i've ever heard with the best thing i've ever seen. Shocked.

[@thegamingtusk1193]

goody jokes aside i love this as it represents shinjis emotional state through out the episode and trying to come to terms with whats happening

[@Wackaz]

Ode to Joy is the anthem for humanity's journey, and ultimately, for when humanity's journey finally comes to an end. It is an ode to us; a testament to how far we have come.

[@hiera1917]

I don’t see it that way. I see it as Ludwig imagining with the most amazing and… almost divine, utopian, images of a world without divisions. ‘Thy gentle wing binds again what the sword of custom strictly divided,’ wasn’t him saying ‘hey let’s keep them borders and flags and weapons around,’ I know that’s for sure. 🏴

[@emisunflowers]

Would anyone happen to know where I can find this full recording of the 9th symphony? This is my favourite rendition of it and I'd love to hear the first 3/4 if possible as well.

[@TheSchmuck2]

I don't know if the whole symphony was performed. I would love to hear it if it exists though!!! In the description of the video, I have the details about the performance that I was able to find so far. 💗

[@emisunflowers]

@@TheSchmuck2 I heard someone mention that a recording of the full thing exists - of this specific performance. That doesn't necessarily mean anything but it does fuel my curiosity. I have checked out the additions album like you mentioned in the description and found the original recording of the section in this video. I'll keep hunting and let you know if I find the whole performance somehow. :)

[@TheAwesomeguy256]

I was just looking this up because I wanted to find it on Spotify, and I was seeing if anyone had already commented this. Unfortunately, this particular rendition is not on Spotify. After some research online, I found a forum thread about this topic (see below). According to one of the answers, there is a CD on Amazon (and a NGE art-themed version on CD Japan but it's sold out) of all the movements from this particular rendition; however, If you try to stream the CD on Amazon music, it will be from another rendition (at least that was my experience). I'll post the related links below, but I hope this helps in your search! Forum: forum.evageeks.org/thread/17898/Beethovens-9th-Symphony-used-in-NGE-is-gone-from-YT/ Amazon: www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Symphony-No-minor-Op/dp/B00000221F CD Japan: www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/KICC-231 Tl;dr - this (Rahbari's) rendition is not on Spotify, but is available on Amazon. Another website has it in their catalogue, but it's sold out.

[@TheSchmuck2]

har har. This frame of animation is displayed for 9 seconds and then briefly later for another minute and four seconds. In a 22-minute episode it takes up 1:13

[@akshitagautam9577]

2 of my favourite things indeed

[@sajadm9625]

this scene could literally last for 10 mins with the viewer stunned in front of it

[@ilkat06]

I will never forget this scene for the rest of my life, Ode to Joy is one the most powerful songs ever created and combining that masterpiece to the absolute insanity that is Kaworu’s reveal and him going ALLLLLL the way down to Terminal Dogma, being the first angels to successfully enter it was freaking INSANE. God what an episode. “The most powerful A.T. Field we’ve ever recorded” and Rei looking down on Kaworu, goosebumps.

[@hoomodance]

"Alle Menschen werden Brüder wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt" "All people become brothers where your gentle wing resides" This literally describes the third impact

[@idot3331]

"Deine Zauber binden wieder was die Mode streng geteilt" "Your magic reunites those that convention has strictly divided" (i.e human souls)