THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS | 2023 REMASTER | Fallout: New Vegas Rap!

Bethesda just released their hotly anticipated new RPG 'Starfield' and I am absolutely not above mentioning that in the opening lines of this description to boost this video about a totally different Bethesda property in the algorithm. Constellation. Vasco. Pronouns. Et cetera.
It's been a little quiet around here lately! But somewhat paradoxically not because I haven't been making stuff, but because I've been making so much stuff simultaneously that none of it is quite ready yet... So have a remaster in the meantime!
This track is a personal favourite of mine from the early days of the channel. As my first foray into 'angry businessperson monologues to music' content, a genre and niche I seem to have created for myself, it has always held a special place in my heart. And as I have many of my older songs remastered to bring them in line with the audio processing standards required for a physical music release (more news on that soon!) you can bet this was one of the tracks on the list for a coat of varnish!
As ever, it's a remaster, not a remake, just a subtle tidy up of the original; better mixing, some tuning and timing touch ups! The original isn't going anywhere if you prefer it. I know these remasters always split the room between 'This is great!' and 'This is exactly the same!' so I hope as many of you as possible enjoy this fresh revamp of a bit of Stupendi-History!
A huge thanks to my Patrons for making all the cool stuff I'm working on that I can't share yet possible as well as to all of you for sticking with me for this quiet spot! It's rare I go this long without an upload! Neath! really took it out of me so recovering from that project, travelling to the US to perform in July, working with the Streamys AND working on several other big projects for the channel has kept me from my more predictable 'sort of monthly but not quite' upload schedule! Would you believe I have TWO fully filmed music videos in post production right now AND two more in pre-production about to be filmed?
And a massive thanks to the wonderful @NinethieMusic for the original 'Fallout faction rap challenge' he set all those years ago that inspired this track in the first place!
#fallout #bethesda
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Remastering by @OxygenBeats
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The Stupendium is a musician, animator and content creator, creating weird, wonderful and usually incredibly nerdy songs and animations. Join them on their journey to obscure, niche internet stardom! They have some pretty decent videos, wonderful facial hair and a great sense of discomfort describing themselves in the third person.

[@TheStupendium]

LYRICS: VERSE 1: Welcome to The Lucky 38, glad you could make the trip The crowning jewel in the oasis of the Vegas Strip I'm Robert Edwin House, the founder of this place of rest A haven for the wayward, that's to say, if you can pay the rent Understand that if you try to stop my plans you'll come to harm I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm I eschewed the grandeur, built a land for all that's free from smarm But show your hand, I'll flush you out straight down to the farm You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the strip? A hundred twits with guns and clips have tried their luck and lost the bet I funded it - I'm one with it So watch your lip or run the risk 'Cause if you're here to plunder it You might just end up under it CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins VERSE 2: You want to see the profits of democracy? Then go and see 'em Across the street, a bunch of freaks are playing Colosseum Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see? When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens? Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams? Was the apocalypse your politician's policy? Did you put stock in their prepostering and prophesy? A shining future built on squabble-free equality? That every day you'd get your plate of steak and collard greens? The human race was capable of anything but wanton greed? But now that world is gone and what lived on belongs to me That freedom you so wanted's now the cost of living comfortably Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions And the test was unsuccessful so we altered it's description "Your safety now provided by the guys at RobCo Services!" For one ongoing price of your unwavering subservience Impressed? I raised the stakes, returned this land to vibrance Witness as I raise estates from mud and random violence Business is the way to stay the bloody hand of tyrants Convinced yet? Sail and ask my buddy Andrew Ryan A grip of iron never tires Head of ire, lead and wires Neon veins in ancient spires Pump the caps and I respire The economy is ash, I didn't light the fire But I can always turn a profit sweeping up the pyre CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins VERSE 3: I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms My gilded heart beats forever on to mend the scars I built an ark out of empty spas and trendy bars Mended the families Befriended with the NCR I raised the wasteland from a band of little fight clubs I handle situations delicately - White Gloves I'm the Chairman of the board taxing on your survival Out to murder competition then sit back and hike the price up BRIDGE: Oh no - A society trapped in a snow globe? No surprises, the Rapture's a no-show Undeniably tragic, there's no hope The Mojave is savage, it's no home Until I came to manage the whole show Took the glitz and the glamor and showboats Built a bastion for man for my 'folio And officially branded it RobCo VERSE 4: With just a pair of dice I came and tamed these earthly wastes I built a paradise, you might as well desert your faith Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates I used that molten gold to rebuild heaven at The 38 CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins

[@Sovietpilot433]

Pls remaster cells no more

[@helloalty2138]

Water

[@LittleJellyHat]

Stupes did a great job remastering this song (:

[@technobabb4233]

Have you ever considered a song about FAITH the unholy trinity? It's definitely a game with a great amount of depth to it.

[@amra6126]

Play lair of the clockwork god

[@CantusTropus]

Reminder that this banger was originally produced as a response video in a "New Vegas faction rap challenge" and was so incredibly high quality that nobody ever really tried to respond to it.

[@thealchemistking4063]

"out to murder competition and sit back and hike the price up"

[@vannyblutea]

HFUDVERFRTEYFC REALLY???? honestly mood tho, if i heard that he was even taking part in the challenge id be like "aight pack it up boys, we're done here" xD

[@a_man_of_many_screams]

yeah Caesar aint got shit on this

[@nomad-8260]

“House always wins”

[@hopbattlesocc7009]

Who else competed in the challengee?

[@prestonm-f382]

I just noticed the double meaning in "Ask my buddy Andrew Ryan", as the voice actors of Andrew Ryan and Robert Edwin House were actually really good friends in real life (Armin Shimerman played Quark and Rene Auberjonois played Odo in Deep Space 9). I have no idea if that was on purpose, but it's still great.

[@TheStupendium]

Very much on purpose! :P

[@panzer-chan69]

@@TheStupendium crazy that the stupendium is still replying to comments on this 7 month old video, what a goat,,,

[@Superbl0bby]

Not only that, but Robert House and Andrew Ryan were both based on the same real life 1950’s playboy/visionary Howard Hughes!

[@Patrick-it8nk]

See I JUST noticed that reference, and did not know they were friends IRL! Man, this song is still not only goddamned banger, but I'm still picking out references and lines I mentally glossed over in the past.

[@noahhamilton5974]

​@@panzer-chan69they're doong it on shelter from the storm, and fine print too! Madlad.

[@JayAKway]

"Was dropping bombs your chosen option, did you vote for screams?" Is one of my favorite lines in a song

[@nadrewod999]

I personally prefer "Was THE APOCALYPSE your politician's POLICY?!?!" simply because it sounds like House is getting angrier and angrier as he recalls the events of the Great War. He was one of the richest men in the entire world back then, but even his billions couldn't prevent the war, only partially protect one city from its effects.

[@levimorne]

I mean... I am confident the apocalypse is my politicians policy.

[@lucaskimber7303]

Yeah, pretty much ​@@levimorne

[@godricktheminecrafted3113]

@@nadrewod999in his defence, he would have been fine if he was a few hours faster

[@thebobbrom7176]

​​@@nadrewod999 I think it also works so well because it brings up something I've only ever heard mentioned in the original UK House of Cards. That being that democracy puts the moral weight of our politicians actions onto us. Before sure you could have an evil king but you weren't responsible for their actions. With democracy though everyone that votes for that politician is guilty of their sins at least a little

[@WonderVis97]

“Only dust to judge your sins” is such a raw line

[@seamusthatsthedog4819]

Sail and ask my buddy, Andrew Ryan 🥶

[@lavans5721]

@@seamusthatsthedog4819 "grip of iron never tires Head of ire, lead and wires Neon veins in ancient spires Pump the caps and I respire" Holy shit this was amazing

[@StormShadowHarris]

'Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates, I used that molten gold to rebuild heaven at The 38'

[@jacknagel9387]

@@StormShadowHarris Beyond just fire...that line was fuckin Nuclear.

[@christianwilliams1690]

"You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the Strip?" is such a masterfully crafted line. It encapsulates how everyone else at the table fails to realise it's his casino, and it doesn't matter how much they win or which games they play, the House always wins. Simultaneously, the line reflects the self-assuredness of characters like Benny and the Omertas, their short-sightedness and poorly crafted plans. So much conveyed in such a short line. Bravo!

[@tomb1686]

They are honestly one of my favorite lyricists. There are countless examples of them jampacking depth into their song lines, and truly shows how much they understand the subject matter of their songs.

[@yol_n]

who's omertas again? i didn't actually play fnv it's too buggy, I like watching gameplays though

[@mimic3646]

@@yol_nthe omertàs run the Gomorrah, the stripper casino

[@doggo_woo]

​@@yol_nYou really outta, it's not that buggy. Played it without any community patches and literally only had 1-2 crashes in my entire run.

[@dominicbrunsmeier]

House is also connected to a giant computer network.

[@XFanmarX]

Genuinely got angry at the second verse "Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see? When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens? Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams?" Indredible lyrics all the way through, touching.

[@kylewhite8434]

Why'd it make you angry? I'm curious

[@maelys8851]

​@@kylewhite8434 it channels frustration with state authoritarianism into corporate authoritarianism. America in Fallout wasn't a democracy at all by the time of the war. He [House] uses the fact that most people haven't lived through it to trick them into his dream of fool's gold. It's a very powerful and infuriating verse when you see through it.

[@Berserker3624]

@@maelys8851 that’s a good way to describe the western world: fools gold

[@XFanmarX]

​@@kylewhite8434 Put simply: when you vote you vote for the promises of politicians and hope for a better future. But whatever you pick most of the funds and power will always go to war, keeping the status quo and lobbying for the 1%. This is frustrating, and seeing it end with literally bombs dropping worldwide in Fallout is quite the hit in the gut for me. I'm angry for the fictitious Fallout Americans that voted for the American Dream but got burned alive by the millions along with their friends and families. Stupendium really managed to make that clear with that verse.

[@Cynwale]

@@maelys8851 To be honest two seconds, America having bombs or not wouldn't have changed a single thing about the Wasteland, the only difference is that you would probably be under China Communist Party Tyranny instead.

[@dmitryrommel6350]

"Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions And the test was unsuccessful so we altered its description" Now that's a line that would fit perfectly in House's cameo in the 2024 Fallout series.

[@amiraliashrafkashani5837]

They did him dirty, he was a saviour, now he's a bad guy

[@kainthedragoon8081]

Every faction leader is a piece of shit in New Vegas. House may be the best option but he’s still a narcissist

[@pedropachecosantos4477]

First of all: House was always a scumbag. He was looking to protect his own property and screw everyone else. He was Just more competent and pragmatic at being a scumbag than Caesar. He aint a puppy punter, but he will put you on the ground the minute you outlive your usefulness. People are only as good as tools for him. Second of all: If anything, the show actually showed him as the more benevolent figure in that tablet, since he questioned If the end of the world was their best business decision. Mind you, He was still Just being pragmatic, but he was the only one there somewhat opposed to Vault Tec's shortsighted plane, which IS in character for him. He sees long term profit instead of the short term Vault Tec was pursuing.

[@clinicallyarsonistic]

​@@amiraliashrafkashani5837 you bought into his bullshit if you think he's a saviour lmao

[@charlierenard1221]

​@@clinicallyarsonisticIt's arguable in technical terms. In the wasteland, you could probably be one of the worst people out there, but still be a saviour to some people.

[@wilhelm_iron2359]

Haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but I love how in the chorus he slowly transitions "The House Always Wins" to "House Always Wins" very subtle, but I love it

[@tgirlBoobsweat]

I didn’t notice that but HOLY SHIT! ITS GENUS!

[@abdulmasaiev9024]

Oh the little transitions are great. Like the graves, first just generic playing cards, then playing cards with faces of factions, and finally playing cards with faces of factions and faction gear. Great stuff. Though one thing with them is the nuclear explosion clouds change, but the one shape that doesn't appear is diamonds. An accident of "there's only 3 so one of them has to not appear", or is there some meaning behind that particular one being skipped? Like, diamonds are the most associated with riches of the 4, and that is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not what a nuclear explosion will bring.

[@grngrn7319]

@@abdulmasaiev9024Actually, according to the official Fallout New Vegas card deck, House is the King of Diamonds, so he wouldn't explode.

[@Courier2]

"Oh no - A society trapped in a snow globe? No surprises, the Rapture's a no-snow" I just love this moment in song, it's give vibe

[@Interfector0]

Gotta admit, that part was the only thing I didn't like in the original, but here? Yeah, whole thing's awesome, start to finish.

[@opinionatedfoxl8369]

​@@Interfector0 what can I do in Poland

[@boymanchan417]

@@Interfector0 Fr

[@NathanPa-xo3zj]

​@@Interfector0Patrolling the Snow globe makes me wishes for Mojave 😂

[@Crim_]

This is genuinely one of my favorite songs that you've ever released so I was incredibly stoked to see it given the remaster treatment. I love all the little improvements, it sounds SO GOOD

[@TheIT221]

Same

[@Jone89]

Yeah man

[@theangel2742]

This sounds so good

[@thomasfaulkner2474]

Always the most iconic game , songs and releases for it and its always great to see that people still treat so highly for how old it is.

[@Guythethird1]

Truly one of the remasters of all time

[@wabbledeen4050]

You know, I always figured the line "I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm" was Mr. House talking about how his land is free of crooks and thieves and that all who have tried had failed and been killed horribly (like losing an arm) but I realize now that he's (also) saying that while there are no human bandits, there are still very much bandits in the form of his gambling devices and slot machines, thus, bandits with one arm this song still is one of my favorites, grim and gripping all the way through well done

[@tylercoon1791]

‘One armed bandit’ is a pretty common euphemism for slots

[@flarevepper707]

I thought it was another biblical reference "Do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing." That's to say I reckoned it was in relation to his secretive nature

[@Ihatethisnewfeature]

Also im pretty sure there's a death animation in fallout 2 where the right arm just explodes and the guy rolls over

[@Kainpound]

Yo I was thinking guns, that's pretty good bud.

[@YooranKujara]

​@@tylercoon1791this is late, but I never knew that, that's very cool and I love that line more now, thank you

[@Frostbite08]

It's been 13 years since I fell in love with New Vegas, and it's this rap that made me realize why House is obsessed with snow globes: it's a metaphor for how he protected Vegas with the missile defense system.

[@Mr-Trox]

One of the writers actually commented on that. I believe it was Avellone? Anyways, he said that House likes them because they're entire little worlds, trapped inside a dome of glass, peaceful, until one decides to shake it up. It's a metaphor for House's love of control.

[@315katty]

I like both these above reasons for why House likes the snow gloves...but the first reason, that Frostbite said, is quite touching.

[@ashergreymond]

These remasters are really showcasing the development you have had as an artist. The harmonization, the clarity in the lyrics, just good examples of you perfecting your craft, and I applaud the efforts! Keep up the awesome music.

[@TheStupendium]

In truth, it is an example of my patrons now affording me the budget to work with a professional audio engineer who remasters these for me! :P

[@ashergreymond]

While I may not be able to argue that point, don't sell yourself short. As much as it is the support you have earned (and rightly deserve), never forget it's YOU and your positivity, your talent, your music, and the efforts of you and your team that bring the people to your corner of the internet!

[@Zeragamba]

(Hey! Reboot logo as profile picture. Nice!)

[@HDSpiele]

The mixing is terrible the cut from the verse to the chorus is realy obvious espacily on phone with speakers.

[@caterpie4546]

​@HDSpiele Phone speakers are going to be horrible regardless of what song you're listening to.

[@sarahfay5280]

My former partner works for a casino; I won't say which one, but for the most part, House is absolutely just like any other casino CEO: ruthless, ambitious, clever, and well-equipped to resolve his problems without lifting his own fingers. You've really outdone yourself on this remaster.

[@firedogman2280]

The says holds true for all games of chance

[@wittyreviewer]

So basically, the guys running the casino's are the best gamblers.

[@allster0crowly]

@@wittyreviewer being a gambler means you expect loss is a possibility, casino try to grantee success, the appearance of a loss means they failed so it is more like they are showmen and snake oil salesmen that evolved to play on it something people are willing to pay for without reading the label on the bottle.

[@simoneidson21]

He's one of the best businessmen, and businessmen are ruthless, ambitious, clever liars. Mr. House is no different from Caesar

[@Boba_fett327]

How is he the same as ceasar? Lmao​@@simoneidson21

[@ctn3850]

The fact that I've never fully played this game, and yet you paint a story so vivid that even I understand it, is magnificent.

[@Avrysatos]

Can we convince you to try playing it when it goes on sale again likely in the next few weeks?

[@squidums]

I know it's been a month now but PLEASE play it its one of my all time favs 🙏

[@jb111082]

Play Fallout New Vegas Get the anti-crash mod Have fun

[@kaib0]

@@jb111082 Don’t forget NVSE, every other mod requires it to work properly these days

[@jb111082]

@@kaib0 True!

[@lupislacertus]

"In Heaven, the House always wins" R.I.P. Rene Auberjonois

[@jeishiikanzaki]

The sinister, confident way this is delivered is still impeccable. The chorus hits so much harder in this remaster. The harmonies are absolutely delicious.

[@austinclay8622]

'Cause in Heaven, the House always wins...

[@alyshikingadventures]

Yummy, music

[@HeraldOfOpera]

I pointed out on the original that the repeats lack the definite article, just to make it even more clear that they're talking about the guy named House always winning.

[@LittleJellyHat]

Five years later and this song still is amazing. As are all of stupes songs. Can we all agree on this?

[@amra6126]

yes

[@Cultist_Mono]

100%, it will never get old.

[@TordBot69]

im guessing this is for the future to troll?

[@trainzfan3649]

No disagreement here

[@garagara4849]

yes

[@dreamsscream]

So can we all collectively demand that at least the karaoke version of this plays in the Lucky 38 in Fallout season 2? PLEASE! Even if the music is run down, it's a testament to everlasting Ego of Robert House.

[@koljaleffek7290]

i would love this. but on the other hand i would be really upset if robert house is not playing vault tec.

[@TheStringyGamer]

The critique of modern warmongering 'democracy' is beautiful, wonderful job as always Stupes

[@ophiuchus_kin]

"A grip of iron never tires, a head of ire lead and wires Neo veins and ancient spyres Pump the cap and I respire" This lyrics have being inside my soul since my first listen all those years ago, some things can truly live forever

[@thomascampisi2810]

I always loved The House Always Wins' more sedate style, but this remaster has absolutely BLOWN ME AWAY! It's amazing how much you've grown as an artist over the years. Also congrats on the performance at the Streamy Awards and the recent video with MatPat! I'm so happy that you're finally getting the recognition you've always deserved

[@tadeuszekpl]

"Might be safer in the desert, Only dust to judge your sins" This goes hard and is 100% my mood after i get kicked out of the casino for investing into 10 luck

[@Kygaming4815]

The playing cards turning into tombstones for Benny, The BoS, The Legion, and The NCR at the end is amazing.

[@flowerh5018]

I will always love the line "long ago, when we aimed Armageddon at those pearly gates I used the molten gold to rebuild heaven at the 38" it gives me chills, because he truly did rebuild heaven on vegas in general

[@AL-lh2ht]

Except Vegas is far from heaven.

[@ceu160193]

@@AL-lh2ht Compared to surrounding wastelands, it's pretty much heaven.

[@alheimianservant1499]

​@@ceu160193you're not entirely wrong

[@Mr-Trox]

​@@ceu160193 On the surface, and to the man starving in the Wastes, perhaps. But the appearance only runs skin deep. It's heaven, so long as you can pay the rent.

[@ceu160193]

@@Mr-Trox Nobody said heaven comes for free. Especially after old world ended.

[@SendoaMataArnaiz]

This song was the first one i heard from this chanel, without it, i would NEVER have been introduced to the excelent songs you create. I love every improvement and i feel honoured to have a remaster of this gem. Glad to be here with you all to hear this masterpiece.

[@PhoenixAttact]

Yeah. It was the one that made me think "oh damn I need to sub and keep an eye on him".

[@teamcybr8375]

Same here!

[@Mr.House2077]

I made my account after watching the original amazing remaster. Really Some of your best work.

[@TheStupendium]

Thank you! :D

[@thearchivest]

no freaking way robert house the robert house? founder of robco? inventor of the protectron? my hero!

[@travisglunt8420]

Damn, not every day you get a compliment from Mr.House himself

[@kv-2537]

Mr house is 3 years old currently 💀

[@RabdoInternetGuy]

​@@thearchivest Reminder: if it wasn't for House, there would be no FISTO as we know it.

[@sev1120]

Something that I think is great is that, due to the song representing mr house himself, the chorus really plays up his arrogance and, above all, his overwhelming ego. The line of 'the house always wins' gradually fades into simply 'house always wins'. Because regardless of what you do, House still wins in the end. If you side with the NCR, they try to resurrect the pre-war world. If you side with the legion, it demonstrates to the people of new vegas that house was right, that those who live in the untamed wasteland are nothing more than murderers and marauders. Side with Yes Man, and you go on to become the next mr house, ruling new vegas with an iron fist And siding with House to make his securitron army is self explanatory. So it's kind of prophetic. No matter what you do, House always wins

[@PaladinLostHour]

"I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms" is one of the best sneaky play-on-words lines I've heard in a rap song. Just super underrated as lyricists go. That is a fucking bar.

[@xHannibal]

I don't quite get it, could you explain?

[@CantusTropus]

@@xHannibal House "saw the path" that nuclear missiles would take and "pre-empted those ascending arms", meaning that he pre-empted the weapons as they rose through the air and shot them down. ("Arms" can refer to weapons, remember).

[@nisio7320]

@@CantusTropus How is that a play on words though? Like isn't that just explicitly the sequence of events? Or am I missing another meaning that's supposed to be like the obvious up-front one? Like arms ascending by literally rising in the air vs arms ascending in scale and global threat?

[@trial_with_an_error9687]

​​@@nisio7320House saw how the American-Chinese war would end, especially with the Enclave (which he had spies in) donating large swathes of money to Vault tech. He also predicted where the nukes would be launched from their direct impact points on Vegas. House both figuratively and literally "saw the path" and preemptively struck those ascending arms (This is double word play, ascending arms meaning the rising nukes but it could also mean two more things, ascending arms could be the arms of death reacting out to take him to hell, or the ascending arms of all the parties that would have picked Vegas clean in the aftermath, BoS, the Enclave, The NCR, the raiders and cannibals he turned into the Vegas Families etc etc.)

[@spacechase9705]

@@nisio7320 I'm pretty sure that's it, yeah

[@gramps3351]

Five years later and yet the idea to melt down heaven and build with the gold that remains is still actually the best story concept I've heard from a song, brilliant remaster! Still my favourite of your works!

[@GizzyDillespee]

When they hear the story of the Pearly Gates, there's always one little boy wondering, "Is that real pearls? How much gold, did you say they're made of?" Except lately, there have been 4 or 5 of 'em in every group, instead of just 1. That, er... won't be sustainable in the long term.

[@pascalausensi9592]

@@GizzyDillespee That has the same energy as wondering just how much thirty pieces of silver are worth

[@BlightfulProductions]

@@pascalausensi9592 me after inviting some guards to a dinner party

[@damightystevo]

Damn, I guess the House really does Always Win

[@YouveBeenMegged]

2:37 Is… is that a Bioshock reference? Ngl, this goes HARD. Great work!

[@6XGate]

Still wished he would do a song for some of the Bioshock games

[@TheMaskedMallard]

​@@6XGatethey are planning on doing a big budget BioShock song in the future and considering that they absolutely love the BioShock franchise (with it being their favorite franchise) I'm excited to see it

[@glamourweaver]

1. both characters are “laissez faire” (in terms of the electoral government not getting to oversee them, not in terms of their own authority) capitalists who build their own little oasis separatist community under their control. 2. Both characters are visually modeled on Howard Hughes. 3. They’re voiced by real life friends Armin Shimerman (Quark from DS9) and Renee Auberjonois (Odo from DS9)

[@Lookingforlore]

Ah yes, a fellow reference enjoyer

[@TW-dh5rg]

I really like the detail of the bomb being a spade, the suit that is seen as the most powerful, and the one that brings good luck. Then it switches to a club, which is the suit that represents power. Then you have the suit of emotions, the heart. The one that’s absent is the Diamond, the suit of wealth. Because that’s what the bomb caused House to gain. Or it’s house’s suit, the wealthiest one of them all.

[@dodderysine2685]

Also in the cemetery the brotherhood are spades, the legion are clubs, and NCR are hearts, each explosion occurs in order of house defeating each faction

[@TW-dh5rg]

@@dodderysine2685That’s amazing, never noticed that!

[@SCP2264-5]

Why is spades considered the strongest? I know it’s used for tie breakers but I’m just wondering where it got it’s power from?

[@jakoblent4694]

The spade is also Associated with death an Personal connections

[@jakoblent4694]

​@@SCP2264-5Letters The Spade is the one whos starting letter comes last in the alphabet which is also why the Club is weak

[@TheSGL]

The chorus of the remastered version is very cool! Also I like the idea of the end of the song. House wins.

[@StoryMode180]

So, I didn't find this channel until the Game Theory piece; and I've gone through some of the video game raps that hit home for me; enjoyed a fair few, been subscribed for a bit. But I didn't backtrack to this one until today, and this is a Masterpiece. I did take a listen to the original, I'm very glad for the remaster and I will say I appreciate the remaster more comparatively. The mixing is better, the volume balance much much better here; though I'm also stoked that it was basically the same song back then. Had the algorithm actually shown me Stupendium with the original of this song, I'd've been subbed for years already. Glad I got sent here eventually. Thank you for all the quality pieces you put together. You, and whatever teams you work with do amazing jobs.

[@TheStupendium]

Welcome to the channel! I'm really glad you've enjoyed what you've found! :)

[@hereticseraphim73]

I love how this song doesn’t paint House as wholly an evil despotic corporation owner that most people seem to think he is.

[@angsty_saint]

He can actually be seen as a ambitious hero in some ways I hope he keeps his great promises in season 2

[@hereticseraphim73]

@@angsty_saint yeah, the thing I see way to often is people write off house as bad and that he would be the second worst person for Vegas most just because he is the CEO of a corporation, without understanding House as a character at all. The thing I see people constantly note is that House didn’t protected only a part of Vegas and the Mojave while just ignoring why that was the case, and that he would have protected more if it were for the fact that he just didn’t have the platinum chip.

[@koljaleffek7290]

​@@angsty_saint house is one of the few characters i would be really upset if the show portraits him as anythin else than genious and playing vault-tec as good as he can.

[@ashtraydelicacy5773]

After his failed grooming of Benny Gecko, Mr. House uses his vast resources to drop the hardest track in the Mojave to motivate the Courier into his service. Caps and armies run the Strip, but Mr. House runs the recording booth.

[@GothLady1987]

Wait, wasn't Benny's surname scrapped? Was supposed to be Gecko, but it's never referenced in-game.

[@thekazoogoesnoot945]

Always nice to see a remake of some of your classics. The House Always Wins still remains one of my favorites, so I already know this is gonna be amazing Damn the improvement is HUGE! Everything about this is a direct upgrade from all those years ago. Clearer vocals, a refined instrumental, even the whispers are much easier to understand, and all in all, what a crisp and beautiful work here. Been a while since I've actually interacted with the comments, but seeing this of all things get remade is always lovely Now, when's And Then I Prey? Hah! Just kidding, can't wait to see what other stupendous projects you have in store!

[@TheRealFrozenFire]

Bro a Then I Prey remaster would go so hard unironically

[@foxmaker6143]

And Then I Pray is ones I am really curious about. It's extraordinarily written, but being the... 5th? song Stupes has made means there are a lot more details that seem like they would need to fixed. I think they would have to do a little more work on actual visual stuff for that one, I don't have a problem with the recording over a simple studio background (or what I imagine that looks like at least), I think it works well as it shows the humble beginnings of the Stupendium, but by their standards it might not be quite as acceptable alongside modern videos like Neath! and Wool Over our Eyes. But not my call of course, Stupes is the creator, it's clearly whatever they want to do with it :)

[@Twitchy_McExorcism]

I like the incorporation of House's arguments against siding with the NCR or Legion as part of the song, because that conversation was how he sold me into going all-in on his rule over the Mojave. Ending the game with high karma might even make that the best possible ending, because a good-hearted courier apparently keeps House from his most callous tendencies, and with his _insane_ knack for calculating the odds (I hear he actually has a Luck stat of 12), he's easily the best bet for Vegas and possibly mankind in the Fallout world. Wonder if the TV series is going to keep him that way or if he'll be just a flat, soulless machine, if he's even still alive.

[@tomhedlund4524]

Todd Howard, Jonathan Nolan, and Athena Wickham might let this video play in the background, in Fallout season 2 on Amazon, if you give them permission.

[@TheStupendium]

I don't think they'd have any reason to do that, lol. But I appreciate the thought!

[@Southern_Crusader]

Don’t worry about taking too long when writing your songs. We’re here for your quality of music not the quantity.

[@irregular_banana]

Still quantity is a net plus

[@triggerhappy4199]

This is facts

[@triggerhappy4199]

Fair but the music they make is godly

[@hibbs1712]

quite literally, exactly the opposite, of OP’s sentiment. We want quality. Not quantity.

[@fredericoalencar9098]

@@hibbs1712 thats what they said

[@remiii-drawzzz]

this song remaster just SHOWS how you have improved as an artist over the years. while the original sounded good and still very much holds up today, this remaster just takes a good song and makes it better in every aspect. hell, even the visuals got a bit of a touchup, and I love that. honestly you are the best artist I've seen make songs about video games, keep up the amazing work!

[@eyesack6845]

Honestly I prefer the original

[@monody]

@@eyesack6845 same, the balance on the chorus with the layered voices makes things more muddled and the robot part seems like a sudden volume drop for the voice I like the original more

[@kheuzi6558]

I didnt even realize this needed a remaster but WOAH everything does sound clearer and the mixing in the chorus sounds gorgeous

[@The_Sharktocrab]

"Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates, i used the molten gold to rebuild heaven at the 38" is like the hardest line ever uttered by man. I also really like how it connects to the idea from metro, that the bombs atomized heaven and hell and now souls have nowhere to go

[@jamessimpson3337]

Man this remake really shows just how far you’ve come and seeing the song I found you with coming back is such a nice surprise.

[@minhalhassan6151]

The first version of this song was what introduced me to your channel, years back - so you have no idea how giddy I felt seeing this. Will never stop loving your stuff, Stupes.

[@C-Tech1231]

This song is easily one of your best, I haven’t even played much if NV yet but everytime I hear this song I want to play more and more, this is a perfect song, genuinely not a single issue with it, bravo stupes!

[@Worthyfool]

I am amazed by how much meaning drips from every lyric. It's so damn efficient. I love it.

[@mrnononsense8217]

this song was my all time favourite, House is just such an interesting concept to me, an idealist autocrat using the past to shape the future. brilliantly written character and an equally brilliantly written song.

[@danjaguar126]

What a beautiful polish-up! The crispness in the cymbals really stands out, pulling together that kind of 'Rat Pack' Vegas lounge vibe just right. Nice work!

[@ThatGamingRabbit]

"I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm" as you have an army of slot machines behind you, fucking dead.

[@nokowinsidence9854]

Every song from this channel goes on my playlist even if I don't know the game. They're all just so good, even standing separately from the source.

[@absolutezerochill2700]

1:50 I really love the echo effect at the end of his lines. Like he's really speaking at a rally or congregation.

[@libertyprime7911]

That moment when he ran out of breath at then end of one of his bars.

[@_pachycephalosaurus_]

*They actually Stupe’s nonbinary

[@kingtavish]

@@_pachycephalosaurus_is House non-binary?

[@phantominway]

​@@kingtavish I think he's replying to the first reply not the comment itself.

[@notoriosj2947]

Its an oldie but a goldie ;) In all seriousness Stupes after "Neath" I had no idea how you could make something that could surprise me as much, and yet lookie here, a shining example as to how far you have come, I just want to look back from this point to the DDLC Remastered song and just admire all the leaps and strides you have made. Another Banger Stupes, keep it up ❤

[@raxenladevaldak1749]

A molten goldie

[@thechairman5637]

Music’s one thing, Visuals is like a huge bonus, I specifically liked the part where the infamous wasteland gunslingers on the cards have their iconic items set down near aforementioned cards.

[@Terraria-Melee]

"Convinced yet? Sail and ask my buddy Andrew Ryan" Was that a Bioshock reference I hear?

[@FinniganHealey]

Yes, even the real mr house in New vegas makes a reference to andrew Ryan. Bioshock and fallout are like sisters. They love eachother

[@ImaginaryX]

"The House Always Wins" was something different back in the day, but it definitely had a nice calm flow to it which I can appreciate. Seeing this have it's own remaster is something I wasn't expecting but sure loved! 💚💚💚 Btw, please take your time on upcoming projects. I can tell you must have felt so warn out since your last major musical, haha! Either way, I'm really looking forward to what you've got next. Because this feels like a second chapter coming up for your channel, haha. ☺️😜

[@crim2511]

Thank you for the remaster, Stupendium. This song is one of my favorites alongside the fine print, really shows the world of capitalism. Keep doing great job in producing your magnificient music!

[@erestiana7773]

As someone who's been watching and listening for years, this is like hearing it for the first time again (but it's even better somehow). This was always one of my favorites so this is 100% a treat and a half, awesome job~!

[@Sage-TheMage]

I love how each King card during the chorus represents an ending to the game. the Benny card represents overthrowing house with yes man, the power armor card represents following Mr. House's plan and giving him the platinum chip, and the legion and NCR cards are self explanatory.

[@phantominway]

I thought that was the order in which you eliminate the mandatory targets. You start by killing Benny and taking the platinum chip. Next up he orders you to take out the brotherhood because they're the brotherhood and House uses a securitron army. Then you take down the legion at Hoover dam and right after turn on the NCR securing New Vegas and the Mojave area for House.

[@Alexalmo]

Actually, I think four of them represents House's ending and his victory. If you think about it, they are placed like graves, with some dirt in front of them like something has been buried there Benny, the Brotherhood of Steel, the Legion and the NCR are dead and buried. House has claimed his victory over New Vegas. 'Cause in Heaven, well the House always wins

[@graham5716]

the power armor card is the brotherhood of steel

[@ChipCheerio]

I’ve always loved the image of the various suits of kings with the different major factions as tombstones in the desert. And while I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, the empty grave with the ace of hearts as its tombstone is also really interesting. If you use playing cards as tarots the ace of hearts represents beginnings, and I choose to believe that grave is the one that the Courier was dug out of. A new beginning for the Courier, House, and the Mojave.

[@viggofriberg]

Cool

[@Jolan61]

"Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions/And the test was unsuccessful so we altered it's description" so awesome, so very Fallout!

[@demgorav1587]

The game was rigged boy....

[@courier6932]

It will be so fun to see New Vegas be just another Boston but with sand and more neon lights. Thank you Todd Howard for the amazing slop you provide!

[@plantainsame2049]

Instead of the what 5 buildings it was

[@courier6932]

@@plantainsame2049 5 inhabited buildings with actual people and Quests in them!!!

[@plantainsame2049]

@@courier6932 so are the ones in all of Boston And one of the factions arnt incel fanfic

[@courier6932]

@@plantainsame2049 Reductionism and false comparisons, my favorite! And the word incel was not as widely used during the making of the game! You are putting criticisms to things that were not relevant at the time! Absolutely no media literacy!!!! You are an flesh automaton who follows basic commands by people who have never met you!!!! Wake the fuck up!!!!!!!!!

[@tahmkench118]

@@plantainsame2049 Zip it up after you're done pleasuring todd

[@spirityt2192]

YOOO!!! I freaking love this song! So happy it got a remaster! I’ll edit this as I go to give my genuine thoughts! At first, I thought “oh hey, that’s a really good new bit added to the beat” but the CHORUS! GOD THE CHORUS IS SO GOOD! And the “safety now provided by the guys at RobCo services” but sound really cool with the voice effect on it The bridge! It sounds so good with that added flair to it! And the dice shaking in the chorus sounding kind of like radioactive crackling(or vice versa, I also don’t know if it was intentional) is just a good little detail I like

[@fuzzytattoo]

The Stupendium proves over and over that they’re one of if not the most creative and skilled artists out there. In both music as well as the videos they make. Let alone always pushing themself and improving their previous work to the new standard they keep setting. Just killer!

[@bad.42]

I love this so much. Remaster has such a sombre vibe. The previous one felt more gloaty (for lack of a better word), someone bragging about how they built their empire. "The house always wins" with a confidence and arrogance of self-worth. The lines about weighting the dice, daring them to try and cheat the system. Either way, it'll end the same. The House will win, as they have always done. This one feels like an an emperor seeing the gloom in their world. "The House always wins" feels more like a mantra, a sad statement of the world. A comment on the unfairness of it all. It feels like someone who's said the same thing a hundred thousands times, grown tired of it all Almost *yearning* for a loss--A change. Feeling the hopelessness of repetition. The "Stack the deck, weight the dice" feels sadder, someone who's seen all the hopeful try and cheat the system, cheat their luck, only to fail. After all, the House always wins...

[@charlesweber5052]

The line ‘my guilded heart beats forever on to mend the scars’ has always struck me. To me it comes off as though he feels he has to live and continue to maintain stability. He seems saddened at the notion.

[@wolfdwarf]

"Did you vote for screams?" 😢

[@Sanguinis666]

Stupes continues to be one of the most objectively talented Nerdcore artists. I've added stupes songs to many a 'NON-NERDY' playlist, and no one has batted an eye at his iconically lyrical songs.

[@ValeBridges]

What's Nerdcore?

[@Sanguinis666]

@@ValeBridges A loose grouping of musicians/artists whose songs are primarily inspired by very 'nerdy' things like movies and games. It can account for various genres.

[@ValeBridges]

@@Sanguinis666 I see, thanks

[@daleksec01]

Been such a big fan of this song, thank you for remaking it!

[@user-ks4fp8xk7b]

i think the best part, is the second chorus when the people you can side with are in graves with gravestones of cards

[@Alsarnia]

You're wordsmithing is so incredible! I'm always so blown away by how masterfully crafted your lyrics are!

[@jacoporegini8841]

What a masterpiece. It feels like the game was based on the song rather than the other way around.

[@groundedbeef727]

I don’t know why I don’t see anyone talking about this, but I genuinely love the art style used for the cards and I want them.

[@TheGrayHuntsman]

"The economy is ash, I didn't light the fire. But I can always turn a prophet sweeping up the pyre..." Is one of the hardest lines I've ever heard...

[@flumpicesphone2490]

I’ve never seen someone so consistently make remasters so much better than the original while the original was still a masterpiece, the Stupendium still amazes me, I can’t wait for your newest projects, I saw the woodwork on twi- X

[@not_a_pythonhehim535]

no it's still Twitter. no one actually cares other then Musk

[@nepo884]

Honestly can’t tell the difference

[@flumpicesphone2490]

@@nepo884 the instrumental, especially on the hook, that’s the main difference and I think their voice sounds a bit better

[@daelen.cclark]

You saw it on Twix bars?

[@Mar_Marine]

This was a lovely remaster. The House Always Wins was one of the first songs of yours I had heard. And while it wasn't my my favorite, something about it made me start paying attention to you. I really love the new chorus, and the two major changes I noticed - the whisper seems to be much easier to hear, which somehow makes it even more ominous. Furthermore, the roulette table's sound was such a great touch in place of the loose chips and cards. The sped-up section sounds so good with the updated bass. I think these minute changes is actually a really good indicator of how far you've come in the past 5 years. Great work, Stu.

[@dylanmonstrum1538]

Such a good song. Really shows that House isn't good or bad, he's just... an alternative.

[@MilanesaConPure]

WE GETTING OUT THE MOJAVE WITH THIS ONE BUDDY 🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣

[@Aproppo]

This is such a refreshing listen, it's like seeing your favourite place of rest refreshed. The small little touches here and there to boost the glamour that was already ever present, only to then improve the mixing to an even better level. This remaster shows your improvement so well, and I'm ecstatic to see my favourite song of yours granted such superb treatment! Thank you for your ever incredible work and passion! And a toast to improve your odds ever more!

[@starsofskies2328]

The original had the best chorus. Now that you've balanced more instruments into the main lines the whole song is really good. Also I get chills from the chorus still with this new rendition

[@donnerrb]

Why is nobody talking about the absolute BAR that is "I handle situations delicately - white gloves" As in, The White Glove society and their cannibalism scandal at 3:45 ???

[@yagzkemalylmaz5680]

After the tv series, this has a whole new meaning. The House always wins.

[@christyshultz6443]

True and it also brings New perspective to the line --long ago when we aimed Armageddon at the pearly Gates I useed he gold to build the lucky 38(by the way if you didn't play the game that means it's his power Palace whatever in the strip) #And now what is left belongs to me-- also is very telling😅 can't help it I love Robert Edwin house so much❤

[@gabrielultimate487]

You all know for the fact that The Stupendium has been doing KZbin for nearly 7 for all the songs and music videos he, his team and friends would ever make more masterpieces like ever before made. Since this channel is 1 of the most childhood relics, all your music videos gives a real throwback to all of the fandoms who we all know, love and need but most importantly you deserve a million times the support for you, your team and friends would ever do to make more songs and music videos happening around even i've been a fan of you about nearly 2 years yet i'm still watching you for being my inspiration too. That is all i would say here but don't forget to take breaks for all the sanity of you, your team and friends work + stay safe + i hope you live your life to the fullest and have yourself a damn wonderful day, The Stupendium man.

[@captaincube132]

Gentle reminder that Stupes is a gender-fluid person using they/them pronouns. It seems like English might not be your first language so I think they will accept the praise in the spirit it's given =)

[@user-bf5kt9lx2x]

​​@@captaincube132 Eh while they are gender-fluid the people they've collabed with have called them a he for a while and in the comments they already said they dont really care about their pronouns and whatever's easier for the one speaking works.

[@brofistbro]

There is FOR SURE a remaster!! One might think changes are small, but they make this version the BEST version of this rap ever! Thanks for this! This was indeed all the effort needed! This song got so much better!

[@Specolution]

I agree especially the you can hit them you can fold them, it was good in the old song but much better in the remaster.

[@NomadOfEndings]

That last shot in the Fallout TV show is gonna give this video a huge bump!

[@WhoIsJoe31]

I hope this song is in the credits of any episode of season 2

[@Bread_Spy]

I love how the explosion changes each time the chorus repeats 1st: spades 2nd: clubs 3rd: diamonds 4th: hearts

[@Boba_fett327]

Yess finally a comment about it

[@Tobeebuzz]

Been waiting for this one! It's always been one of my favorites and I'm so happy to see it get a remaster! Your music and videos get better and better with each song you release and it's amazing to see how far you've come! Rock on!!

[@HeisenbergFam]

Stupendium takes quality over quantity to heart, this is a certified banger

[@user-qz7nd8iz9d]

Just finished the show and it is true the house always wins

[@RageAye]

Bro actually made a great single with a video to match. This is amazingly well done for being about something thats not the most serious topic. No judgement by that, but i feel most people wouldnt go as far as you did. The lyricism is on point!

[@mongolmii8125]

i’m not even kidding, the original House Always Wins was a contender for my favorite song, ever. and now, I think this might actually be it, my absolute favorite song. it’s SO GOOD

[@S.Shroud]

This is absolutely perfect timing!!! I write New Vegas fan stories in my free time, and this song was just what I needed to really finish up the vibe for my latest story! I love your work and love this song even more now that you've remastered it!

[@flared9921]

If any of your stuff is online, may I have a link?

[@jacksonlee6760]

This song will always have a special place for me. It was one of the first of the Stupedium's songs that I listened to. Just know, that you've come a long way and I was and still am happy to see whatever you make. (Also these songs are often better at getting people in a game than advertisements ever could) Have a wonderful day!

[@VioletWarden1023]

Oooooooh The almost self righteous lyrics, mixed with House mocking the choices of those that led to he end of the world is so good. I love the angry business man genre so much!

[@christyshultz6443]

Well then you would love playing fallout New Vegas because you can totally side with him and make sure all of his dreams come true❤😅

[@RecursiveEcho]

It's amazing how just a little touch up can make your old songs shine like new again! This one in particular really illustrates your lyrical and storytelling eloquence. One of your all time best; I'm glad to see it polished up and on top of my feed!

[@andreasottohansen7338]

God, i think this is the single best musical glow up i have every heard, from an already great song. It certainly is a safe bet to get all in on The Stupendium.

[@guardianofthehill]

Honestly I'll probably go the Mr. House route for my next New Vegas playthrough, just because of this masterpiece of a song. I'm equally terrified and impressed by the persuasive powers you posses.

[@TheG_Boy]

I love the visual reference to the Andrew Ryan screens when he drops the Andrew line