This Song Changed My Opinion about the Warhammer Series...

I was always a little skeptical about Warhammer games, lore, and figurines. That said - After listening to Warhammer: Mechanicus Noosphere - I started...Getting curious. Then, I realized that Darktide was right around the corner and I could pre-purchase and head right into beta. I heard the music and honestly my brain sort of melted. This particular track (and ost in general) is so incredible and intense that I have completely turned a corner on my relationship with the warhammer series. Really curious to play vermintide when I'm finished with Darktide...
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Chapters:
00:00 Status Audio AD
01:54 Immortal Imperium Video Intro
03:16 A Slow Build up
04:35 Imperium Definition
06:07 That Drum Pierces You
07:28 Alarm Music
08:36 Layers
09:27 Evolution of Classical Music
12:15 Slow Decay And Immortality
Credits:
Composer: @jesperkyd

[@MarcoMeatball]

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[@brightestlight9462]

i'd love if you took a look at some castlevania music down the road! SO glad you're doing warhammer as i've been a fan for basically my entire life

[@MarcoMeatball]

@@brightestlight9462 for sure I have to!!!

[@d-moon4982]

funfact: all of the enemies in darktide chose their fate, they chose to become the infected chaos spawn that they became

[@mrnatas2486]

Marco could you do a video of the Darktide boss theme? Song: Disposal unit (imperium mix)

[@Jeff1tgdsghdehhsf]

I wish I could be like you and have music hit me that hard but sadly music's has never really hit me much at all I have things I like but it never get's to me emotionally

[@Saintxx0]

Dude knows nothing about 40k, but extrapolates and describes the essence of the Imperium (unchallengeable Behemoth and all encompassing Power) just based on the Soundtrack alone. Mad respect.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thanks :)

[@ThreatLevel9]

speaks to his knowledge and of the skill of the composer

[@Fenrisaiyan]

Well said Saintxxo. Respect. Also old 40k fan and ya the new fan gets it.

[@santergyalog2654]

It just shows how goodJesper kid did the soundtrack. You dont need to know the universe, the soundtrack does it for You...

[@WELLbethere]

Did you see his reaction to Noosphere? He's practically psychic

[@Laban6112]

"I'm gonna play through Vermintide when I finish Darktide" He's a little confused, but he got the spirit. Fortunately, neophyte, your duty to the Emperor (or Sigmar) ends only in your death, only then will you "finish" it.

[@IceColdKillah133]

but even in death, you will still be served :)

[@slayeroffurries1115]

@@IceColdKillah133 hmmm hmmmm corpse starch delicious

[@zulupox]

😂

[@christianclark347]

@@slayeroffurries1115 Even in Death, you may still be served.

[@JD-rz5mo]

Only in Death does duty end.

[@plaidpvcpipe3792]

I think it's interesting how, in a lore context, the immortal Imperium not only refers to that eternal power and "godliness," but also the eternal suffering, industry, and bloodshed that humanity lives under that has, by the year 40,000, existed for 10,000 years. The Imperium is immortal, but at the same time destined to die.

[@vothbetilia4862]

"destined to die" Uhh yeah idk about that bud, considering what's happening with the imperium now, they changed a lot of stuff, considering Guilliman started taking action against the high Lords and the emperor messing up Nurgles garden while giving the rest of the chaos gods death threats, pretty much indicates the Imperium is making a comeback now. Cause before they were highly defensive, but now they're just beginning to swing their Punch with some brass knuckles with it.

[@Paronak]

@@vothbetilia4862 The emperor is a Perpetual, once he dies he resurrects... EVERYTIME. but only HE knows, and his followers and sons are not letting him die to fully heal because He never told them this. If the Imperium dies, so does the Emperor which would rebuild from the ground up.

[@thecrabmaestro564]

@@vothbetilia4862 it goes to show how virulent humanity is that despite their many reasons to all be dead, they keep popping back up. Humanity is destined to die, but they're not going down without a fight. Especially since the dark age of technology I'm really surprises they've lasted this long

[@Sakki007]

"Destined to die" that sound like Heresy!

[@shuvodipbarua6001]

I think you're right, except that rather than that the imperium is "destined to die", it represents how despite the eternal suffering, the imperium CANNOT die, like it’s too big to fail, which is awesome in the biblical sense, it fills you with reverence but also dread because just as the imperium will never fall to outside threats, it will never bow to inside pressure, it will never get any better.

[@ServantOfBoron]

“There is no time to plan, there is no space to think. No respite. No forgiveness. There is only war.” - Great reaction video. Keep them coming. "The Children of the Omnissiah" from Mechanicus is also amazing.

[@MarcoMeatball]

On my list!

[@PanzerPlant]

@@MarcoMeatball I’d also highly recommend Warriors of Mars from the same game OST; my second recommendation was Dance of the Cryptek, but that might be a bit long, and this is my first video I’ve seen from you, so I don’t know how long the things you normally react to are lol

[@AntonAdelson]

@@MarcoMeatball Yes, Mechanicus OST is very highly regarded! Same vibes but more on-line with Mechanicus lore

[@arsgrimori3592]

Add Noosphere to that! Is absolutely amazing.

[@Starn3rd]

This song pretty accurately reflects the current state of the Imperium lore wise. At this time, the Imperium is a galaxy spanning Human civilization with trillions upon trillions of subjects, all of whom worship the emperor as a God, hence the motifs you mentioned. However, after 10,000 years since the Emperor's mortal wounding at the hands of one of his sons during the Horus Heresy, he has been essentially in a vegetative state only just barely holding on through the sacrifice of millions of people over the years. Ironically, the Emperor was very adamant about not being worshiped, and he even punished one of his sons for it. At this point however, all of the Imperium lives only to work for him and can only stop in death. The Imperium is a shadow of its former self, but it limps forward regardless, a twisted and merciless version of what it could have been.

[@Gigasius]

Couldn't have put it better👍

[@sgtNACHO]

I mean you're not wrong. But I think the Emperor is such a dictator, such a tyrant, and is so manipulative, that there was never a future where the Imperium became a force for good. The Imperial Truth was a huge lie from the start, the Imperium was formed at the hands of emotionless killing machines, and the Emperor never cared for anyone. He was a powerful psyker (possibly a Man of Gold AI from the Dark Age of Tech) who sought to use the power of humanity to kill the gods of Chaos, and did not care that the misery and pain he caused would only empower them. Is it worse now then it was under him? Yes. Because humans took all that power he gathered and then split it up among hundreds and thousands of selfish evil humans to do with whatever they sought fit for 10,000. But the Emperor possibly lived through the Human Federation, he saw what a "good" society did to humanity. He chose militarism, death of choice, and a total lack of humanity in his empire. The Imperium was always doomed.

[@andreyleonel255]

I'm pretty sure the Emperor is still really strong, right? Almost in a God-like state But it's kinda different, since his body is... a little messed up.

[@lanague6890]

@@andreyleonel255 the emperor is immortal but he needs to die to reincarnate but the moment he is off the throne chaos will try to consume humanity. His reincarnation takes an unknown amount of time. If he would be able to do this, he would easily vanquish his enemies and fix the imperium. His reincarnation would however destroy the setting for the purpose of wargaming so hell probably ne er be allowed to

[@naughtyhieroglyph669]

"Only stop in death" Tell that to the servitors and dreadnaughts, who are privileged to serve past death.

[@foob420]

Warhammer 40k is my fav fictional universe and Darktide is a real love letter to the fans tbh. It's a really unique and rich mix of religion, science and fantasy. The idea of such a horrific, monolithic entity like the Emperor and the Imperium being a necessity in the face of even worse terrors makes for a fascinating setting

[@TimothyMark7]

pretty much my thoughts as well

[@DeusExDraconian]

That's the root of appeal, I think. It's a tragedy that all the horrors that is the Imperium of Man is not a misguided effort, but one of absolute necessity. Not a satire of authoritarianism and the worst aspects of human nature, but a surrendering to the notion that it is absolutely necessary to avoid extinction. And it invites you to delight in the primal urge to 'destroy the other' ingrained in humans in exchange for bearing that horrible realization.

[@Laerei]

@@DeusExDraconian Not a satire? On the contrary. It absolutely is a parody of imperial Great Britain, authoritarianism, nihilism and so on. Everyone's a big ham, everything is over the top and "grimdark" absolutely is a joke of itself.

[@Fellknauel]

@@DeusExDraconian what? 40k is absolutely satire. Like, as its core identity.

[@Ragnarok6664]

Aye 👌🏻

[@Waltarwhiet]

Darktide's "disposal unit imperium remix" and Mechanicus's "Overlord" and "children of Omnisaiah", and lastly, total war warhammer's "mannfred Von Carstain" and "grimgor ironhide" osts are the best the warhammer games have to offer. They're all absolutely glorious!

[@NastyStankyChicken]

Bro how'd you leave out Noosphere.

[@Waltarwhiet]

@@NastyStankyChicken he's already listened to it. I listed the ones he has not!

[@tzeentchnianexaltedsorcero2041]

I really like dark elf's murderous prowess, empire's steel faith & gun powder, vampire coasts fortune favors the infamous, vampire counts heresy! High elf's the sunder ing And so much more

[@essexclass8168]

It's older and simpler, but the Dawn of War I and II IG Theme , The Sisters Stronghold Theme and II and III's Eldar theme would be nice

[@Peterphoskytos]

Disposal unit hits so damn hard, that song is something else

[@dionysusdelight1440]

5:13 This is great. Fat shark is one of the few developers that understand the supreme importance of audio design in games. The imperial characters in Warhammer thrive on religious fanatism that lets them hold their ground against overwhelming odds. The soundtrack really gets you in that feeling in a game that rewards aggression and holding your ground.

[@evanhuizenga8626]

Not just the soundtrack, but the entire sound design is phenomenal, from reloading your bolter, to gunshots echoing through empty hive districts, to footsteps of humans vs ogryns vs armored enemies, to the enemy traitor guards calling out orders to their squads, it's so beautifully immersive

[@Kabraxismc]

@@evanhuizenga8626 Even their first game, KRATER have very good sound design and music/ambience. Very immersive indeed. And it onle got better and better since then.

[@DiabloDelMer1]

My favorite part about this song is how it turns almost hypnotic. It absorbs you in it's drums and beat and singing and organ and you really feel yourself being absorbed into this glorious 'Final crusade'. If the Ecclesiarchy is playing stuff like this before sending people off to their deaths then I completely understand why so many go willingly.

[@Lucyfer_Asylum]

This explains why whenever the music kicks up in the middle of a game I've caught myself and been caught by teammates just rushing head and chainsword first into enemy hordes. There is something almost hypnotic in it's effect.

[@Kabraxismc]

Speaking about Ecclesiarchy.. i think we can safely assume, that choirs that we can hear around 8:16 for example, are Sisters Of Battle. At least for me it sounds like that. It SHOULD sound like that. Overall most of this OST hits just perfectly in my imaginations about how WH40k world sounds like. Jesper Kyd is insanely good and versatile composer.

[@randomguyblank1616]

What I really like about Darktide's ost is that its not the usual orchestra stuff we see in Warhammer, not to say that stuff doesn't fit any of the Warhammer settings, but this is both orchestra and techno and its fucking glorious. One of the best osts I've heard.

[@slayahm4ster]

Yeah the electronic blending with the classical associated with faith and the industrial sounds of klaxons and heavy machinery give it a very brutal yet futuristic vibe that's super unique.

[@thecrabmaestro564]

Yeah it's also really mechanical. It feels like the inside of a manufactorium and a place of worship simultaneously

[@EpsilonNPC]

I think we need to thank Mechanicus for this, the game I think has really trailblazed the way to create a "Imperium" style that is an achronistic mix of techno, a'capella, and classical. Its crazy how we get to see a "grimdark Imperium" music style being formed real time. Makes me really look forward to when a good sororitas game gets created, because I can't wait to see how they'd build on this budding style

[@theblobconsumes4859]

The mixture of sounds is exactly what Warhammer has needed in its music. While I do think Dawn of War and Space Marine's OSTs are in good quality, I also think they don't truly capture the true depth that the lore deserves.

[@daefaron]

It's absolutely stuff I can imagine them blasting in universe.

[@anzio3827]

I swear Marco is the best react to youtuber I've seen. From Ace Combat, to Arknights and now to 40k stuff, he really nails that niche franchise music content. 10/10

[@bakutie]

yessir

[@MarcoMeatball]

🥹 thank you for saying so

[@olafmakferson3476]

All that's left is Library of Ruina, really. Very high quality OST, veryvaried too.

[@korewa_Matoya]

@@alpha-tomahawk532 people who play arknights for the png barely even know the out of game music exists, ive had arknights music on my playlist aand my friends are always surprised to hear that the song came from arknights

[@Grenadier-]

@@korewa_Matoya its surprising just how good gacha music can be. Shattered Connexion is godlike along with Solar Sea and Operation Pyrite

[@Jenn-lq9yu]

The song, Immortal Imperium, is effectively the entire premise of the Imperium somehow distilled down into the themes of a song... it truly blew me away when I first heard it. I described it to my friends as it FEELS like a dilapidated and decaying techno-theocracy somehow encapsulated in a single song.

[@aceriverpirate9795]

Fantastic phrasing.

[@invaderzam]

Warhammer. Convoluted and bloated in its lore but its aesthetics are ON POINT. Religious fanaticism mixed with super sciences, psychic horrors and World War era iconography. It is bonkers but dang if it doesn't make you want to drive an tank that is also a pipe organ across a battlefield, shooting rockets at space orcs, space elves and your own troops while singing in Latin.

[@kevinwestermann1001]

Don't the Sisters of Battle, a.k.a. Nuns with Guns have a tank that is a driving pipe organ? P:

[@Tenvir]

@@kevinwestermann1001 Exactly!😁🤣

[@Furzkampfbomber]

_' and your own troops'_ and that actually is the part that is the most Wh40k.

[@Schmeethe88]

@@Furzkampfbomber This is why the Imperium are really just Space Skaven ;)

[@Furzkampfbomber]

@@Schmeethe88 I always thought we were Space Orks, but Skaven is quite fitting as well. Anyway, _Humanity F' Yeah!_

[@undeadexotitan5401]

Darktide has become the new Gold Standard for both music and lore accuracy for a Warhammer Game.

[@RobertGardnerEngineer]

What is amazing here is that the composer did such an amazing job with this that even though you knew nothin about 40k, you nailed, absolutely, every aspect of the Imperium. Props to you but HUGE props to the composer. I got literal shivers.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@aceriverpirate9795]

Ngl I kinda got the impression he was trying to get away just a little bit from the religious tinge of the track to make the Imperium more secular like modern governments. That's the opposite of what the Imperium is like lmao

[@Frankenllama]

Once you start learning anything about the Imperium, you'll find that "visceral" is very accurate indeed.

[@rhythmortisshy5169]

i've always struggled to get into warhammer 40k, but oh boy, it's impossible to deny that it has an immaculate aesthetic with its music

[@shuvodipbarua6001]

i think most people become interested in 40k and warhammer in general through its aesthetic. It was certainly the case for me.

[@ahmadothman8167]

If u still like to get into it's lore I recommend bricky's every Warhammer faction video, it's made for the uninitiated and is full of memes

[@ambrosiogiovanni6952]

@@ahmadothman8167 This. Also it puts you in the right mindset for Warhammer 40k. A lot of people have this problem going into the fandom.

[@Kabraxismc]

It has immaculate aesthetic with everything, not only music. And like other ppl said... Bricky's videos are great gateway into that world. I was simple heretic but now i love WH40k (WHFB too, but much less). Still dont care about figurines and tabletops tbh... they are very pretty to watch (especially profesionally painted) and thats all for me. But lore, world, aesthetics and stories told in this cruel world become one of my favorites. And it started because some guy dont show me his legs.

[@kheyenrage5156]

@@ahmadothman8167 je n’aime pas cette chaîne, beaucoup trop second degrés. Alors que 40k est une des rares fictions à être sérieuse aujourd’hui.

[@Alex-hy9cw]

Playing darktide since last week's early beta. Favorite track for me remains Disposal Unit (imperium remix)

[@Emmaria_]

The sort of feeling I got from the ending of the song fading slowly with just the alarm noise is an idea of stress. That although the current threat may be defeated there is always more to come so the alarm is never truly finished.

[@ariandynas]

"There is only war unending. There can be no peace, only an eternity of carnage and slaughter, and the laughter of thirsting gods..."

[@Newt0rz]

@@ariandynas Praise the Blessed Lady 🙌

[@user-ux4gu2lh8c]

Such a cool song for setting the scene. A religious strength, feeling strong and militaristic, and then transitioning into an oppressive techno track sounding like an alarm. And then layering with the religious military tone as a feeling of standing against this enemy and darkness. And then fading away into solely the alarm blaring as the other music fades, leaving a feeling of going down fighting. At least that's how I see it

[@tarantulathree-one8013]

Please grace your ears to the Majesty that is the tribute to the Master of Mankind, either Imperial Advance or Emperor of Mankind, or please listen to both of those soundtracks.

[@void-creature]

What I especially love about darktide's Ost is that it simultaneously depicts the setting's (or rather the imperium's) power, glory, faith and sanctity, while also strongly hinting at it's ugly underbelly: decrepit, cruel, dysfunctional, crumbling and grimy, fueled and kept alive by nothing but blind dogma and hatred. It's the duality of the Imperium of Man, and the reason I love it so.

[@josiadorthestrong1031]

I am so happy you are so impressed by this soundtrack and are interested in the lore, I adore this franchise, and am always excited when someone else gets into it. the Imperium this song's title refers to is the Imperium of Man, the massive human empire of over a million worlds that has stood for over 10,000 years. At its head is the God Emperor, worshipped by every human under the Imperium's banner, so definitely highly religious. He has very little to actually do with the running of the Imperium, as he is currently a barely living giant skeleton on the Golden Throne, being fed the souls of two thousand psykers every day in order to stay alive and keep space travel possible. in Darktide, you play as prisoners who have been drafted into the service of the Inquisition. Inquisitors are agents of the Imperium with nearly absolute authority, focused on eliminating specific and insidious threats to the Imperium's survival. You fight in the Hive City of Tertium. Hive Cities are massive population and industrial centers with billions to trillions of people, and are not uncommon in the Imperium. The enemies you fight in Darktide are Heretics who have betrayed the Imperium, they are cultists who worship the Chaos Gods. Specifcally, the ones in Darktide worship Nurgle, the Chaos God of plague, disease, rot, and stagnation. There are four Chaos Gods in total. Just think, all these problems in the game and there are three other forces of equal or even greater evil. You don't face even close to the worst Nurgle has to offer in the lore, the Death Guard and Daemons. There are many other factions as well, such as the many alien armies, that are even more dangerous. All considered, Tertium isn't a major or important Hive World in the Imperium, so that's why you aren't seeing any of the bigger, more iconic fighters of Warhammer 40k, such as Space Marines. This game only covers a very small portion of the 40k universe, and still has so much going on in it. That's what I love about 40k, it's so VAST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

[@aceriverpirate9795]

_Space Marine_ and soon _Space Marine II_ fill in the gaps with genetically-engineered super-soldiers that _Darktide_ leaves out.

[@deed_]

Darktide has surprisingly godly music, Vermintide one was more like ambient that you forget.

[@thecrabmaestro564]

Ngl I can't remember verm 2s music either. Nowhere near as memorable as darktide. Not saying verm 2 wasn't good, not at all it was brilliant.

[@sirshotty7689]

@@thecrabmaestro564 I guess it’s just a me thing but I have escape and panic engraved into my mind. Every time it plays I’m reminded of every moment where I had to slaughter swaths of enemy hordes in order to reach the end of the level. But the darktide soundtrack is by far my favorite.

[@deed_]

@@thecrabmaestro564 Fun fact the composer of Darktide and Vermin 2 is the same person. I went to check some of the tracks and they are not bad, just not enough "spice" to remember I guess.

[@sulphuric_glue4468]

Darktide's music is certainly much more melodic, which is why you remember the individual tunes more. Vermintide's soundtrack is more about communicating the frantic chaos of a skaven swarm or a norscan horde. I also think the music is less melodic because Vermintide has a much darker story - although Warhammer Fantasy is less grimdark than 40K in general, in Darktide you are a reject rising through the ranks and the music has an epic, almost uplifting feel to it as a result. However, in Vermintide you are a band of heroes hopelessly fighting a losing battle to stave off the end of the world, an end that we already know will definitely 100% canonically happen.

[@zalseon4746]

Been real neat seeing Jesper's rise from Freedom Fighters to the insane stuff he's doing now. Dude's up there with Frank Klepacki and it's wonderful seeing him get recognition from music nerds.

[@Tounushi]

Wait, he did the music for Freedom Fighters? Now that you mention it...

[@LazzyVamples]

Man, when you're playing the game and that organ comes on when you're shoulder deep in heretics, you kinda actually feel invincible.

[@essexclass8168]

The Organ could be playing into that, or there might just be Sisters of Battle nearby calling for artillery support from their Church Organ Multiple Rocket Launcher.

[@r.0.b.429]

The disposal unit is the boss theme of this game which might work well considering how hot to trot this game is.

[@manksitheblade]

Vermintides soundtrack is also incredibly underrated it’s by the same person but the tone that’s used fits so well with the violin is pretty iconic to the skaven now and I can’t think of anything that fits so well.

[@kojak87]

Glad this plus the Mechanicus are drawing you into Warhammer 40K's music. These two soundtracks are definitely my favorite, but Dawn of War III OST has some good stuff too. Welcome, you serve the Emperor now.

[@sulphuric_glue4468]

just a shame that DoW3 sucks as a game lmao

[@FlutterSwag]

@@sulphuric_glue4468 ik so hyped for space marine 2 tho!

[@XFreeStyleZX]

What are the best tracks in DoW3?

[@kojak87]

@Yoonki I like the tracks (in no order): 1) Imperial Starfort: First Movement, 2) Death Comes for All, 3) Cage: Second Movement, 4) Acheron: Second Movement, and 5) Macha. They’re all pretty atmospheric.

[@aceriverpirate9795]

*AVE IMPERATOR* *GLORIA IN EXCELSIS TERRA*

[@umbralreaver]

Another recent game soundtrack I deeply recommend is Signalis. Die Toteninsel and The Promise cannot fail to make me cry. This is contrasted by the heavy industrial sounds of tracks like Pneumatic and Cigarette Wife. The music excellently performs its role as an emotional force in a game that is equal parts cosmic horror and romantic tragedy.

[@NavySEALCommand]

This song is fantastic, really does a good just capturing the feel of the setting, also would highly recommend checking out Luetin09's videos if you want to learn more about the lore of Warhammer 40k.

[@tunguskalumberjack9987]

I wholeheartedly agree- Luetin09 is one of the top 3 Warhammer 40K lore channels (in my opinion, at least). The other two are Oculus Imperia and the 3rd slot is a revolving door of various creators at various times, such as Baldermort or The Amber King. Luetin’s is an exhaustive research into the lore and he presents it as a documentary, whereas Oculus presents it from the point of view of an in-universe Imperial historian, and tells it more like a story, with emotion and “flowery” prose. I couldn’t say who my favorite is, so they both share top billing, as it largely depends on my mood at the time. Unfortunately, there are a lot of channels who just read the Wiki’s entries verbatim, with mispronunciations and a lack of understanding of the lore. That said, you really can’t go wrong with Luetin or Oculus.

[@daemonofdecay]

Jesper Kyd also did the soundtrack for Hitman Bloodmoney and that has some fantastic pieces as well. He does incredible work.

[@itojusedi]

The best of his work is in hitman contracts, blood money and freedom fighters.

[@jamesdorey]

His music for Assassin's Creed 2, Brotherhood and Revelation which was composed alongside Lorne Balfe are phenomenal.

[@hawke1017]

Other music from Jesper Kyd thats really good is the unreleased OST, "Last Hero standing" from Vermintide 2, which plays whenever youre the last one alive, and i think a commentor put it perfectly: "Ah yes, the 'mercenary running on 40 temp health and 8 liters of adrenaline' theme. Good times" It fits perfectly with the feeling of being overwhelmed by the horde, but still fighting back and maybe even clutching the match. It is the music that has probably created some of my favorite memories in any game, and it wouldnt be the same without the music the song and the gameplay just fuel into eachother so well imo Also, if youre planning on playing through Vermintide 2, i would really recommend playing the first game, well, first for the story and character building, as it makes vermintide 2 even better. its not 100% requiered to nderstand whats going on, but it is definitively worth it

[@darcyash1372]

Darktide is, to me, a perfect depiction of the 40k Universe. Grim, Dark and unspeakably brutal. the soundtrack for this game encapsulates that perfectly. The fact that you could interpret the themes and values of the Imperium just from the music speaks volumes on how phenomenal the Darktide soundtrack is.

[@ruipinho619]

Haha YES, THE DARK GODS ADMIRE YOUR FALL FOR THIS LORE..glad to see you are getting curious about warhammer, absolutely my favourite universe. Should check out one day Jeremy Soule's Dawn of War 1 soundtrack, absolute bangers there

[@idkwmytuni]

I had no clue Jeremy Soule did the DoW 1 soundtrack, man just kept winning in this era

[@ruipinho619]

@@idkwmytuni Jeremy Soule was involved in a lot of amazing soundtracks, check out on wikipedia, might get surprised just like i did

[@alexsawchuk5371]

Just picked up this game, something that really helped set the mood for not only the cutscenes but the game itself was the absolutely incredible music, so I’m so glad you checked it out!

[@Atoll-ok1zm]

I love 40k because it is at its core a parody. It mocks the powerful and the superstitious. Its lore is near bottomless and its style is unmatched. It knows exactly what it is and its so incredibly confident in that. And on top of it all, its commentary is deep and profound. Its irony unmatched in scale but said in a sort of backwards way

[@Bramzter]

Man, i hope you'll tackle a darkest dungeon song for one time, Stuart Chadwood is a great composer and his work really makes the game what it is. I would recommend my favorite DLC track, "The Blasted Hearth" or from the main game, "Town in Chaos", which is a grand remix of the normal town theme that plays when it gets raided... I also really like the camping theme "A Brief Respite."

[@vladbat4050]

Hope you do more of Darktide's OST, the main theme is an absolute banger :D

[@j0vian_796]

ever since this ost was released I've been listening to Disposable Unit on repeat, it blew my mind

[@Fathom_VTuber]

each layer they add to the score is stunning. the pipe organ and vocals get me bobbing my head each time

[@abrarnoorani8385]

If you're interested about the warhammer lore, I suggest you check out a podcast called "adeptus ridiculous" on youtube. It's 2 creators, one who did all his homework and another that is a Warhammer newbie, and it's them discussing warhammer and learning about just how ridiculous it is. It's very funny too.

[@ericwolf9664]

Assuming this continues throughout the album, It will join mechanicus for my favorite soundtracks to listen to as I paint and play.

[@DiabloDelMer1]

Oh man, I'm coming back to this video after having a blast with the new big class update and it feels good. Regardless of that, a new insight I have for this song that feels fascinating is that, despite the song being its own breed of "badass", it feels has a very unique feeling of being both impersonal but incredibly personal at the same time. It feels like its meant for anyone and everyone. A personal call to raise and become apart of something greater, and then with fervor in their hearts strive against the darkness. In essence, it askes of you to become part of this choir. To inspire you not just to raise to occasion, but to raise others along with you. It is firmly a song that radiates the feelings of "Raise - and we are Immortal". To this date I've yet to hear any other song come close to this feeling. A lot get the inspiring down amazingly well, but somehow make it far more personal. Anthems and the likes were you have the feeling that " 'I' am doing good for 'my' country/cause." Immortal Imperium however genuinely feels like a 'We', and I wish I knew where this difference in feeling comes from. I love stuff like this.

[@dofima1729]

im glad you actually enjoyed this so much. Ive been OBSESSED with the darktide soundtrack and im gonna try to save up to get the game myself soon

[@xGoodOldSmurfehx]

Glad im not the only one who loves this song :D The cello and drums symbolizes the importance and the organ and choirs symbolizes the emperor

[@dalakhsarothal9624]

I love 7:50 soooo much. The drums are you fighting, your heart pounding as you struggle for your life and the alarm rings, giving you the feeling of that industrial behemoth - the hive city that you're in - as well as the feeling that the worst is about to come. At your worst, when all hell breaks loose you are beset and the organ elevates the tension to it's peak. Then finally, the sopranos hit and they are the divine grace of the god-emperor finally touching you in your darkest hour. As you fight these literally deamons from hell you are no longer a nobody pointlessly struggling for their life. Now you are elevated by the will of god made manisfest, you are now an angel of wrath sent to destroy these monsters.

[@CmdrChrazz]

Great reaction! If you want to get into more 40K stuff then Bricky has a very good video which is a great introduction into 40K called Every Single Warhammer 40K Faction Explained. Would make a great reaction as well even though it might not be your usual type of reaction content.

[@twixchexmix]

I just found your channel and binged so many videos covering some of my favorite vgm tracks, and now you got me really interested in Warhammer for the first time

[@MarcoMeatball]

Aw glad you’re here!

[@avocadoman3224]

Another great dissection love how you convey the meaning of the music piece.

[@otaylor8032]

Immortal Imperium is a great song, but you haven't heard anything until Disposal Unit (imperium Mix) comes on during those boss fights.

[@XenoCobra]

Gotta love Jesper Kyd, I'm still in awe they managed to get such a magnificent artist to create the soundtrack for Darktide, not only do we get a mix of almost Bloodborne style gothic music mixed in with Doom style music, its perfect for 40k

[@whynotusepaper468]

Love your content! You made me appreciate music from games even more! I started noticing small things from songs. Im really happy you reacting to warhammer! That is my favorite fictional universe!

[@MarcoMeatball]

Aw I’m really glad :)

[@ethanm2926]

Love the video and and just seeing the physical reactions, it's exactly how I feel about the music I listen to just have to physically express how good it is

[@fluffyninjamenace4661]

Jesper Kyd makes some awesome OSTs. Glad to see you giving the Warhammer series a chance. :)

[@daroth7127]

You should really check out the Assassination track from the darktide OST

[@klug5916]

I discover you through this video. Your opinion and argumentation is clam, very interesting and I thank you for this sharing.

[@chaos_panzer1596]

"I'm now so interested and curious about the lore ..." He is one of us ! Welcome aboard citizen, this train never stop and it's a hell of a ride ! Great video of your, I'd love to hear your opinion on other musics of this amazing univers.

[@alias-yv2ro]

OHHH YEAHH HERE IT IS I’d argue that this is probably the soundtrack that best encapsulates the Imperial Guard in warhammer 40K… whenever I think of the humble guardsman I have this soundtrack playing in my head now…Jesper Kyd never disappoints Keep up the good work Marco!

[@castellanofangmartaurion7295]

You should check out "why do I still live?" a fan-made song for one of the Primarchs.

[@Quetzelkoa]

Been loving this game! The soundtrack and gameplay really remind me of the Dredd movie from a few years ago, just this constant tempo pushing your forward. Great reaction :)

[@ipatchymakouli415]

Been into 40K since like 15 years ago, totally enticed by the fact that there is no good or villainous faction, only conflicts for survival between each of them, who are all futuristically OP. Here, since the Imperium is a religious totalitarianism built on xenophobia, it is full of faithful humans trained to slaughter heretics, aliens and mutants without pity. And it totally fits the vibes from this OST.

[@mechanomics2649]

If you don't think factions like the Imperium are villainous I have no idea what to tell you.

[@slimearbo4596]

@@mechanomics2649 On the contrary, there are plenty of good people/factions. Hate the whole "EVERYONE IS EVIL" stigma. People that scream that have never read an actual 40k novel and just watched a lore video online saying it. Kinda weird.

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

@@mechanomics2649 Tau embraces all...

[@fareflight2029]

@@mechanomics2649 Every faction in the setting does evil stuff or has evil people, that's the point. (And is also why I will forever hate the Tau)

[@sulphuric_glue4468]

@@slimearbo4596 Every faction as a whole does evil deeds, either because they have to, because they have been led to follow an evil philosophy, or because it is simply in their nature to do evil things. However, 90% of individual people in the setting - at least those from species capable of rational thought - always do what they think is best and avoid what they perceive to be as evil, as is the case in real life.

[@MrGustavevil]

The original Chaos Gate (the 1998 version, not the new one) has possibly my favourite soundtrack. Particularly 'Ultramarines Chant' and 'Word Bearer's March'.

[@TheImmoth]

Ave sancti Ultramariini.

[@theblobconsumes4859]

New game is great but I really wish its OST was as good as the original.

[@HTWW]

Rebus Mortis Felix Mortis

[@saint-1431]

The deepness of the base and drums going through my head is just a feeling I can never get over.

[@Rubbly]

Glad you're enjoying Darktide so much! I played a ton of Vermintide 2 but not any other Warhammer games, and the music in both is so great. When I was playing the closed beta of Darktide, I knew that aspect of it was something special.

[@Mr.Praetor]

If you want some pure 40k goodness, check out the short Horus Heresy video out by games workshop. Not a video recommendation, just something to watch while you sip your morning coffee. If you are taking 40k song recommendations, check out some of the music from Dawn of War 2. Too many good songs to suggest them all but Khaine's Wrath is some great Eldar music.

[@NavySEALCommand]

Yeah Doyle Donehoo's work on Dawn of War 2 and the Battlefleet Gothic Armada games are some of the more underrated 40k music for sure

[@kingfisher1638]

Lol if you start a warhammer lore react series it would be awesome. The WH40k community on youtube loves rewatching hour long lore videos in react form.

[@sydneywilcox792]

This sparks joy, I'm glad you'll be joining! I have loved this game so much since beta. And I've always loved the grimdark/grimderp lore of 40k. I shall burst brains in your honor! RISE REJECTS!

[@flaviomonteiro1414]

Oh boy how I wanted this! You were the first person I remembered when I listened to it...

[@Pwnographi]

The fact you nail the tone and so many themes of not only the imperium but the greater 40k universe... *Chefs Kiss*

[@joalitionstatus8368]

You sir, are a treasure! I love your reactions to and breakdowns of all this music. Thank you for this awesome content!

[@MarcoMeatball]

I appreciate that!

[@StrengthScholar0]

Disposal unit(imperium mix) is the song i listen to when i need to get locked in at the gym. I just turn it on at max volume stare at the wall and think about violence. Works every time.

[@nihilgrahn-yig5898]

I'm a goon for Lovecraftian media and started watching you on my other account when you first covered Bloodborne. Watching you go through Gehrman's theme gave me the feeling of vicariously experiencing it all for the first time again. I love your passion for story-driven music, and now I have a new soundtrack to commit unutterable blasphemies under candlelight to! Thanks Marco!

[@killedb4u]

I love the way you break down the music, keep on going.

[@richardlee3679]

This is my favourite track on Darktides OST - I love the mixing of both Imperial majesty and grandeur, alongside the harsh anvil sounds and the almost sinister synths. It's a track that does such a good job blending the heroism of humanity alongside the hopelessness and melancholy of the setting. Jasper Kyd is an absolute champion, the man does not miss.

[@Shinobi_Fox]

Same, it's hands down my favourite too. Jesper Kyd also did the music for Assassins Creed 2 and that was just all round incredible so yeah.

[@withersovereign7173]

I'm so happy you gave it a chance! Thanks!

[@nopenope7136]

I don't know if it was thanks to a patron or my comment on your review of Noosphere but It's great to see you review Darktide and that you have gain an interest in Warhammer 40k. The music in Darktide really fuels you as you fight and slay the enemies of the Imperium. Also, can't wait for a Vermintide 2 review. Thank you for uploading such great videos, it really improves my day.

[@MarcoMeatball]

:) my pleasure!

[@TLK_Andy]

Loved to hear your thoughts on this! You've really picked up on a lot of the themes of the Imperium, and I'm thrilled that you're enjoying your time with Darktide (as am I; despite some of it's more frustrating elements, the gameplay itself never fails to feel fun to me).

[@MarcoMeatball]

I agree! And thank you. I wish it would stop crashing. Lol.

[@TLK_Andy]

@@MarcoMeatball Haha, yeah it's still got a little ways to go, but hopefully it won't take too long before they iron out the kinks a bit more!

[@camdenhauck2400]

The quality of this video is incredible the visual quality seems the best out of any video I have seen 😅 Welcome to the Waag Bois! Ere we go, ere we go, ere we go!

[@poposterous24]

I am new to watching the channel but I like the way you describe the tones and their purpose, if I had to say a favorite soundtrack from Warhammer series it would be Dawn of War 2 ost for sure has a couple songs that really give off a feel.

[@Naffurie]

As someone that have played darktide beta since it started, the music in this game is amazing. Whenever it starts in a mission, you know shit is going down. It gives me the chills everytime.

[@TCRP117]

One of the best reaction/analysis creators on the platform. I have a couple of, at this point, niche suggestions for musical pieces to cover. The first is the 'Main Theme' from Advent Rising by Tommy Tallarico. And the other is 'March of the Empire' from Freedom Fighters by Jesper Kyd. Keep up the phenomenal work! Also if you're finding youself falling down the 40K lore rabbit hole I cannot recommend Oculus Imperia's channel enough. The best in that space by a mile in my opinion.

[@MarcoMeatball]

Thank you!!!!!

[@kenrald2959]

I also absolutely love what Jesper Kyd did with Light Of The Imperium, that break-core chorus absolutely blasted my mind when I first got into the Nurgle laboratory.

[@d-moon4982]

glad to see your looking at more warhammer stuff :)

[@MotherRat-ii6ji]

This song is insane. It fits the game perfectly and whenever it comes on I get hyped up.

[@By4o]

happy to see such reaction from someone who is deep into music, bcuz i know for sure he can hear MUCH more then average listener :)

[@MarcoMeatball]

:)

[@justpotato816]

6:00 That's the same reaction I had when I first listened to this track I'm so glad you got interested in Warhammer lore because it is *ENORMOUS* and it is incredibly good I don't really know how much do you know about Warhammer but incase you don't know anything I recommend watching Bricky's videos on All factions from Warhammer

[@ongogablogian4396]

That "awakening" feeling is likely just a hold over from the main theme of the two games that came before it. Vermintide 1 & 2.

[@Cirac1]

Great breakdown Marco. Damn those drums are tasty for building hype.

[@ReaperTheDragon]

I really hope you continue with this format it so good, it's also great to hear someone take on music that deeper than *Oh yes, this good* *great stuff* and so on. Also when you said yo wanted to go back and play Vermintide 2 I was instantly reminded that there is a Soundtrack in Vermintide 1 called "Stormvermin" and I was curious about if you got the same feeling as I and many others. If you do check it out beware, the soundtrack is explosive from start to finish.

[@MarcoMeatball]

This is the only format I do for the record!

[@IllegalTumor]

So from what little ive played of the beta this song immortal imperium ive mainly heard play right at the final area in a mission to cleanse of chaos corruption and restart this massive smelter complex, and it genuinely feels like youre fighting inside this industrial volcano, and so the song to me has always had that form of unending power you described, but also a raw literal power of, “this things fire is coming to life and now it will serve the imperium once more.”

[@oli9720]

That's amazing what You can read just from music. I know that there is so many emotions put into music but still reading it like book is amazing skill.

[@brassknucklehead1083]

YESSSSS Darktide OST already getting attention! It slaps so hard! You’re awesome for picking this up, want to try listening to Imperial Advance and disposal unit? It’s popping

[@MarcoMeatball]

f ya i do. give me a week or so.

[@Atzy]

The drone/klaxon, whatever it is reminded me a lot of a hurdygurdy and that's something I've noticed a reaccuring theme of on this soundtrack: the mix and match of old and new instruments or modern instruments posing as old ones like here we have probably a synthesizer making a hurdygurdy string drone

[@tcuegonbear]

I've been listening to this song on repeat for like two weeks. Such a banger.

[@beard6295]

One thing to note about Darktide is that very often when those drums and alarm bits of the song are playing, if your characters are sprinting, they actually sprint in sync with them. It blew me away the first time I saw that.

[@jimmybuba2683]

Man ive been following Jesper Kyd since rhe sega genesis, i love when he seems to go back to the techno/rave style he had then

[@tamamonomae7465]

5 mins in and you're perfectly surmizing the Imperium of Man based purely on musical cues, my hats off to you