TRAVELERS' ENCORE - An Outer Wilds Community Tribute

[@atroris5450]

“Wow… how long has it been since I got to make music with everyone around a campfire? I’m really happy we’re all here.” Esker~

[@mallonum]

That line always gets me!

[@Cepterman]

Reading this while listening to the music really made me tear up 🥹

[@SergioRodriguez-po3dl]

"This song is new to me, but I am honored to be a part of it"

[@GameCraized]

“It’s time. Time to send our spark out into the darkness.”

[@hola6903]

“Even if it’s over now, I had a good time learning. But I think the rules are about to change.” Chert~

[@IamHattman]

Science compells is to blow up this video!

[@juanpi2f856]

“Oh, hello… Come, sit with me, my fellow traveler. Let’s sit together and watch the stars die.”

[@snoowiesanta1885]

🥲🥲🥲

[@GnomeThrower]

"We may not have much in common, you and I. Still, I consider you as a friend" Stupid in the feels Solanum

[@PabloNavarrete5780]

Gotta love how the song itself is made for people to join in, its a simple tune, and as Esker shows you dont even need an instrument to join in.

[@Talon1124]

And even if your song is different, like Solanum's, it can still find a place in the melody.

[@duffinthemuffin5792]

They game you can only play once, but listen to for eons.

[@Red-Magic]

I wish I could forget the entire game. Just so I could go and play it for the first time again 😢

[@GamingGoalieYT]

@@Red-Magic sameee, its sucha great game, thankfully I still have the rest of the DLC to finish (blind) and then the whole game is done, unless my memory manages to delete all of the outerwilds information which is unfortunately unlikely even with this poor memory of mine lol

[@87398]

Well said sir, well said

[@Sprw]

​@@GamingGoalieYTHave you finished the DLC? And if so, what did you think?

[@GamingGoalieYT]

@@Sprw I'm halfway done, stuck at a certain section involving darkness. I'm sure you could guess where at XD. So far it's quite good tho

[@kuroser353]

The way AfricaByTotoWillGoOn replicated the way The Prisoner's instrument without a Theremin was nothing short of genius omg

[@Wumbo_Wumbreon]

Right! How cool was that???

[@africabytoto4681]

Ayy, thank you! ::)

[@Hyllested_]

I audibly laughed when I saw it. How do you even come up with that!

[@the_halofanb0y]

​@@africabytoto4681it's awesome, man! 😊

[@africabytoto4681]

@@the_halofanb0y I really appreciate it, guys! ::D

[@matthewdiehl1929]

Solanum's piano theme has always made this song for me. The nomai to me represent like an older sibling to the hearthians who guides the way for them. A species so advanced that they just explore and share their findings with eachother to pass the time above war, above directly interfering just observing. The embodiment of curiosity in the game

[@Kirkmania]

Their part in the song reflects that relationship perfectly. It's a bit "smarter" and more complicated as an extra layer of harmony, complimenting and supporting the Hearthian's harmony while propelling the whole song into a deeper level of complexity and beauty. Just like how the Hearthians share the Nomai's curiousity, perhaps BECAUSE of the Nomai and their ruins, and the Nomai learnings support the Outer Wilds Ventures to discovering incredible truths of the world that they never would have found without them. The piano track has a hint of sadness because the Nomai are gone, but that does not stop their beautiful story from making our own story more wonderful than before.

[@Witherhoard]

The piano was my favorite part before the dlc, but when the prisoner’s theremin was added, it became my favorite. It sounds like they’re sorry and regretful for what their species had done, but thankful in the end that they got to see their actions have an effect. The theme feels sad and depressive; mourning over the loss of their homeworld, but it then raises in tone giving a small bright feeling to it like there is some hope in the end.

[@aequithas]

Man i am so happy that outer wilds exists and we can share a bond over it

[@nunosdonato]

one day we will all get together in a Outer Wilds conference, where we just sit together roasting marshmallows, talk and play music

[@Manimanocas]

Its crazy how a song can you make you feel nostalgic after just 1 playthrough

[@nevaltan6010]

“It is tempting to linger in this moment, while every possibility still exists. But unless they are collapsed by an observer, they will never be more than possibilities” -Solanum I’m so glad to have participated in this absolutely incredible community collaboration! From getting the sheet music, to translating it to the trumpet, to learning the music, and to playing it, it was an incredible journey. It was absolutely worth the wait! My fellow 38 Travelers did an amazing job, and I’m so grateful that EternumTitan and Mallonum were able to put this masterpiece together!

[@davicossamuel1911]

What a better way to pay tribute than to make a community cover the travelers encore

[@TheOnlyOne516]

RedstoneWolf2001 really went all out for Feldspar

[@RedstoneCanis]

I absolutely loved doing this and was super excited when that snowstorm hit, I knew I had to make the best of it!

[@EternumTitan]

@@RedstoneCanisI think my jaw dropped for a solid 30 seconds when I first opened your video thinking: “This guy went way too far and I love it”

[@RedstoneCanis]

@@EternumTitan I did what Feldspar deserved! ""Stranded"" in a snow storm and playing to my heart's content, enjoying every second of it!

[@MusicaKenith]

This took me by surprise. Something about people, like real people, coming out of their comfort zonees to play this same song around this provervbial imaginary bonfire just hits me.... I've been listening to this in loop and crying for two hours

[@pebblepossum7398]

I like how not every role is filled at all times. When there's no Esker, it's like an invitation to join in (and I did)!

[@Wumbo_Wumbreon]

Phenomenal. This really is the spirit of the Traveller's song. No matter how far apart, this game brings people together, and together we listen. You are all amazing.

[@vaidenkelsier7757]

Man, I don't know why but this fucked me up hard. I can't wait to see what the next universe is like.

[@ICountFrom0]

Might be because I'm watching it in the middle of the night, but me too.

[@gabestepstone5762]

I'm pretty shocked there are so many music replays and remixes of Outer Wilds from the community. Consider that you can only play the game once, and it isn't even known for its music, people still haven't forgotten about Outer Wilds. It's amazing.❤

[@Atlessa]

"It isn't even known for it's soundtrack" is quite the understatement.

[@klewden1203]

"How beautiful. It's different than what I'd envisioned. Whatever happens next, I do not think it is to be feared."

[@TheOnlyOne516]

This might actually be my favorite community tribute ever. I can't imagine how emotional this must be making the devs

[@midnightblue360]

This song makes me so happy and sad at the same time...hearing it through the whole game really builds that emotional connection i remember exploring those amazing planets...covered in tornados, riddled with giant anglerfish, trading sand like an hourglass...i remember thinking i could figure out a way to stop the supernova if i learned enough...but instead i learned that everything has an end..and this was ours. But we could bring the next universe into existence with this song.

[@bobblehead7002]

brb gonna go cry

[@soy_el_gato_pepe]

o: a quiet song turned into an ever quited one. There is nothing more to say. WOW. I even had tears in my eyes.

[@_AAnger_]

It's really impressive the different of age's and probably origin's of all this people. It's reflect perfectly Outer Wilds and particulary the spirit of this song!

[@milkleftthegame6969]

there are some parts where someone is playing a bit too fast, or slightly too slow. and i love it so much. it makes me emotional for some reason.. all together, surrounding the campfire, we all sang and played along.

[@EternumTitan]

I’m glad you said that. Because it drove me nuts trying to get everything perfectly in sync, but never able to get it spot on. Every time I listen back I hear the parts where it isn’t synced well and I always think to myself “oh I could have done that better” But this gives me a sense of relief knowing some people fine beauty in that.

[@milkleftthegame6969]

@@EternumTitan and you did so well!

[@FrustratedProgrammer]

@@EternumTitan no campfire song is perfect! (tho to the untrained ear, aka me... i have no idea where on earth ya'll are hearing this song not in sync)

[@mark030531]

​@@FrustratedProgrammerWhistling guy at the start is very obvious

[@GSPV33]

@@EternumTitan Well done.

[@PopCultureCat]

Just discovered OW. The game and the community is the first thing to remotely give me any hope for humanity in decades. Thank you.

[@goofyhuman-64]

Outer wilds has such a beautiful community, always coming together to make masterpieces like this, and thats one of the reasons why i love it

[@africabytoto4681]

THIS TURNED OUT SO AWESOOOOOOOME! Seriously guys, this was SO worth the wait. I'm speechless. You guys are all awesome. I can't described how honored I am to have been part of this. Holy shit.

[@BacklogReviewer]

For reasons anyone who has played the game will understand, this might be the coolest fan tribute to any video game ever. What a gorgeous embodiment of Outer Wilds themes, of the feelings it evokes. Grinned ear to ear the whole way through.

[@SyncSym]

I hate the sweet melancholy feeling I get from listening to the Outer Wilds OST, however it is always worth it. Amazing job to everyone apart of this project, because that same feeling is brought forward by this cover as well.

[@quantumblauthor7300]

Why hate? Is nice!

[@the_halofanb0y]

​@@quantumblauthor7300because he must cry? ☺️

[@alonsogarde4161]

I fking cry everytime i hear the OST,didnt want to cry today but great video i suppose :(

[@quantumblauthor7300]

Crying is cool and cathartic, are y'all ok

[@metoongoose5969]

I’m proud that I had this experience and I’m proud that there is such a community and creators, thanks to everyone

[@SKINNY_HUMAN]

How can something as simple as a video game bring people from all over the world together. 😢😢So beautiful. Earth can be a beautiful place. We just need more love for one another. ❤

[@sljusard]

Damn, that's one of the best music pieces I've ever heard. People can do amazing things together Arranger be praised. Combining that amount of different instruments and people on a distance is a true skill

[@mallonum]

EternumTitan definitely did a crazy job with that! I wouldn't have been able to arrange so many tracks!

[@MrAstroGuy]

This This is how i love outer wilds so much Thank you Everyone, for traveling with me

[@1Henrink]

Would the ever be a better way to commemorate a game about the cooperation of being, that doing just that? We may be separated, but we make this living beautiful.

[@mnemnoth]

This is very Lovely! ❤ Edit: It's ok to cry in a good way, my god well played all!

[@AndrewBrew45]

I am so very drunk and I am so very happy about getting to listen to this truly amazing take on Traveler's Encore. From me, some drunk guy, to you brilliant musicians, thank you so much for making my night better.

[@luishenrique7602]

Tears 🥹❤

[@engulfvids]

Literally sobbing rn. So beautiful

[@vaidenkelsier7757]

The universe is, and we are.

[@ekaterinaburakova8629]

Wow, you guys made it!!! There was a person on OW subreddit in summer/autumn 2022 who wanted to gather the community, and only two persons replied him, so he gave up... but you managed!!! That's awesome!

[@mallonum]

Ow sad you missed this one, the organizing happened more like in Spring 2023 and EternumTitan had some time issues to handle the audio editing but it was worth the wait!

[@TheEarlofBronze1]

This was a well-spent 15 minutes. Thank you very much.

[@saephon3988]

SolidSizzle with the solid Prisoner tone!!! So good.

[@SamWhiting]

Thank you my friend! So honoured to have been a part of this ❤️

[@kali_kali_kali_]

To everyone involved, thank you so much. This might be one of the best things i've ever seen on the internet. And i've been here for a hot minute

[@bellangerdorian8286]

This is great, I wish I could've been a part of it ! The only possible way to improve this tribute would be to make it a 22 minutes loop 😊

[@TheDuckfish]

When this tribute came out, I was going through changes that made me hopeful and excited for what the future would bring. Even though it's only been 3 months since then, things changed again and I now need to learn to let go of those expectations, but welcome what comes next. "It's different than I envisioned. Whatever happens next, I do not think it is to be feared."

[@njr386]

this is so beautifull. definitely shed some tears. now even more do I want to erase my memory so I can experience this masterpeace of a game like the first time I did.

[@edwigesowl]

I just love that approaching the end of the video all the character refs just vanish, as if it was indicating that now they were only themselves playing, not the said characters

[@alexcadwish]

I was already happy to be a part of this project, but I'm even more happy of the result! Thank you very much Mallow and EternumTitan for your hard work to put everyone together and create this very unique cover! The shifts during the encore are very nice.

[@littlemetalpixie]

This is a truly beautiful testament to the way this game is so much more than a game - it's an experience that brings people together and has built an entire community around love, acceptance, and celebrating the unique and beautiful things about each and every one of us. Thank you all, to the organizers and to the musicians, for creating this work of art that so beautifully captures both our game AND our community. I truly love you all. ❤️

[@Just_Nopink]

I'm crying, you are crying, we all are crying. Thanks Outer Wilds

[@citrusinky6154]

outer wilds fans are something else omg

[@TheBananaman39]

“We do not have much connection, you and I. Still, this encounter feels special. I hope you won’t mind if I think of you as a friend.” -Solanum I just beat the game today, and need to explain how this is now one of my new favorite games of all time. I guess spoilers but, well you already know... PLAY THE GAME. I love the abstract and surreal. And that's why the game Katana zero connected with me because of it's abstract storytelling and badass fun gameplay, but the main reason I now have Outer wilds above Katana zero as my favorite games ever is because Katana zero made me say "Wow", while Outer wilds made me say "Wow"...then cry. Outer wilds connected with me on several levels. Me and my friends as kids made up a fantasy imagination game, which we later started drawing and world building growing up with us. It's whole concept is that it was the center of the universe, and that's why a bunch of variety of creatures live there. Outer wilds does it's world building beautifully, and everything is so well built up to the end. Me and my friends love making story's, and Outer wilds has everything I want in a story. I love melodic music that has a certain "tune" to it, and the whole soundtrack of outer wilds is so great and I just loved how that one tune played throughout the game to the end. I also love to draw. Especially creatures and characters and those are some of the main focuses of outer wilds story, seeing all these unique small worlds with there own story to tell and add to the story. The travelers are individually unique and each can be someone's favorite character, Riebeck is a big 'ol goofy anxious guy with a rotund friendly shape, Esker is a nice old man who stays close to home on Timber Hearth's moon the Atterlock, Chert is a enthusiastic little astronomer with advice, Gabbro is a chill dude just caught in a time loop with you who's always there to remind you to just meditate, Feldspar is a cooky adventurer who does courageous stunts...which gets him stuck in a giant fish skull, and finally Solanum who really brings to light how damn pretty the Nomai designs are and is just a nice member of the last of her kind in the solar system. And finally, it's personality and meaning (to me). When I get stressed, my head is incoherent with a bunch of scary abstract nightmares in my head, I also had a bit of an anxiety problem which meshed well with incoherent spooks. The finale captured this well for me, Floating past the angler fish with the warped core in my hand making this my last loop was pretty crazy but I made it to the vessel. Once I got in the vessel I knew to put the warped core in and put in the coordinates, but I almost thought I needed to look up the coordinates due to forgetting, and the coordinates where shown on the bottom left of my screen. I made it to the eye of the universe and it felt isolating being in this place I've never been to before this whole game, but I warped onto the surface. I just start walking forward and even pull out my signalscope to find a spot I can go to but all I pick up is a unknown signal far away, and I walk towards it. The closer I get lightning nearby is making my controller rumble and I continue forwards hoping not to be struck. I eventually make it to a hole in the sky, I hop in. It's just the museum but everything is just...silent, for once in the game I loved it's sound design for it's just...gone. I hate feeling alone or isolated but I pushed through to read each description for the items in the museum, and I kind of start to understand what the eye might be trying to do. So I go to the top of the museum and I'm given the option to look at the map, and when I click...I'm shown the infiniteness of the setting I'm entering. I notice I can float to the mass of stars so I do so and land, I realise that those stars are all exploding and it's so pretty, and take out my signalscope to look for somewhere to go to. surrounded by a bunch of trees I just walk, until there are no trees except for one, I look around and the tree is suddenly a shard, then I hear someone is breathing, not music, nor a melody, heavy breathing. when I walk to it I pause my game in astonishment, that is me. I get what the eye is doing now. And I'm sent to a place with only a tree, and learning from the cave shard, I turn off my light. And turn it back on and off until the tree was nothing more than a campfire...a campfire? I look around with my signalscope and Esker's chair appears behind me, I look away and look back with trees surrounding me Esker is in his chair, I speak to him... "Do you hear music?" I quickly get out the signalscope and realize that there's music again! I go to Riebeck first, his banjo is surrounded in Nomai ruins and I'm unable to reach it so I just turn my flashlight on and off a bunch...because nothing will get me in the dark and the ruins crumble each bit and I grab Riebecks banjo. Next I head to Chert and there are a BUNCH OF EYES- ...They're suns. Chert likes looking out to the universe. I see Chert's drums float in front of a sun and I gather them. Next I walk to Feldspar, and there's an angler fish JUMPSCARE! but after I shuffled only a little bit...I hold still, and continue to Feldspar and find his harmonica surrounded by jellyfish. Now I go to Gabbro and see the riddle on the trees, I follow them with my signalscope and eventually go up a tree to find Gabbro's flute. Now, that's all of the travelers you meet. but what is that piano noise? I head towards it and a circle of Nomai skeletons are surrounding a stump with a small light above it, confused on what to do here I stand on the log, look at the other Nomai, look up again and the Nomai skeletons are stacking on top of each other??? oh I turn on and off the light until there's a tall stack of Nomai and...Solanum's shuttle from the quantum moon is here. I get in and launch the shuttle, listening to the piano on my signalscope. And once I meet the light...a Nomai mask is there...floating...Solanum is the piano, Solanum gets to join the campfire. When I walk back, everyone is there. I get to tell each traveler to play. I light a marshmallow and have a snack, while an orb forms over the campfire. once the orb forms, I speak to each of the travelers and jump into the orb. Everyone and everything zooms away until I'm in darkness. Then a giant version of the orb appears. Then it explodes. Then there is light. Outer wilds is now my favorite video game due to it showing the potential of what an indie game can do, and fitting me and everything I love so well. (P.s. sorry if it's messy I am very tired) edit: I just realized I called the Nomai "Zonai" for majority of this. sorry! (it's edited to say Nomai now)

[@shadonis1]

Just one perspective of many... But that's the point after all. My audio tech side is floored by just how different but the same the song is with different people. It truly shows the story in a way none can fully see. Relationships and connections change how everything looks and behaves. Excuse the poetic license, but for us to be so foolish to declare we can see all of reality is the height of idiocy. It is through a collection of perspectives do we see that which is. However those perspectives will then color that which you see in the end. The question is, what is reality? As someone that is a man of faith, I say this: reality is what is, but we will never see all of it. God gave us compassion for that reason, to fill in the failures of our own perspectives. So seek truth. Seek each other. And seek the campfire, where songs and tales may be spun.

[@wheres2215]

"I think I learned a lot by the end of everything."

[@TheKlikluk]

This made me cry in a good way.

[@DarioAugustoQuarto]

BRAVISSIMI !

[@ARhodeHouse]

It's a terrible day for rain

[@Atlessa]

Oh it's raining, all right.

[@Dr_DumbGuy]

damn this is beautiful, making me cry

[@gustawbobowski1333]

Incredible... brought a tear to my eye...

[@wollins7244]

Shoutout to Woofle07 for being an Outer Wilds fan and a Coney supporter, he’s just like me fr

[@damienvarache9828]

I really love the prisoner's theme, so wonderfull. The final part make me dream

[@paradoxicaleel3416]

i had a blast playing along with my ukulele while watching this, fantastic work to everyone involved!

[@blind3dbylight]

...How beautiful. It's different than I'd envisioned. Whatever comes next, I do not think it is to be feared.

[@FSFireStorm]

I’m listening to this in the train on my way to work. I feel peacefull and free! Damn life is good✌️

[@LeVisitor]

A campfire at the end of the universe The friends we made along the way, gathered around for one last play-along of the song they played for 22 minutes, as we uncovered the truth that, this universe is dying. We cannot save the universe in 22 minutes, and that's okay. Let's enjoy the campfire, my friends.

[@LeoDpt]

This goes straight up as one of the best things I've ever listened to and watched. Seeing all those different people come in and leave the spot for others afterwards to play this already amazing music brings it to a whole new level. It's a stunning experience that I will not forget. Thank you all for this !

[@emily3600]

Actually sobbing, thank you all so much for your efforts in creating such a meaningful tribute. Beautiful and humbling to see how many travelers we have in this solar system. You are all the greatest.

[@NoLifeButMyOwn]

This is the part of humanity that I stay for. People who appreciate an experience so much that it brings them together to create. Thank you for this.

[@nellstay18]

Jai decouvert se merveilleux avec une video de 2h de the great review qui ma fait pleuré. Jai regarder le let's play du dlc et j'ai pleuré. Jai regardé la video avec la fin avec tout le monde j'ai pleuré. Je regarde cette vidéo qui est un hommage incroyable a se yeux de fou. Merci merci c'est magnifique et la musique meme avec la barrière de la langue est universelle

[@SamWhiting]

Ah man incredible! I can't believe I missed this for so long - What an absolute honour to be a part of something so beautiful with all of you, and thank you so so much for all of your hard work in putting this together. I hope there are beasties in the next one

[@Kibors]

Haven't played the game in 1.5 years to forget it for a replay. Then videos like this one pop up. God damn people. I unfortunatly don't know a single one of you, but you managed to make be nearly sob right now. Tears were rolling. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@Miko-Works]

This is beautiful! Wonderful work to everyone who contributed!

[@TheBartosz110]

Amazing job! I can't believe I missed it on reddit... otherwise I would've joined you as one of the Riebecks!

[@jhaydee7203]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this. ❤

[@Maxter69]

Listening to this song while reading the comments made me very happy. Whenever I feel sad, I will point my signalscope to this video to know that I am not alone. Thank you everyone

[@Korakiee]

Best community ever..

[@knightedsensei]

Beautiful, really captured the spirit of the game.

[@ILostMyOreos]

My feelings get so wrecked every time I hear this song. This collaboration is really heartwarming ::)

[@Illusionaire]

Absolutely fantastic guys! The sense of community has given me such a happy and warm feeling! Just what I and all others need in the world right now 🥰😄🥰 I actually added my own version of Riebecks banjo in the reddit today! I hope you all enjoy it 😊

[@WolfkinMehring]

The travelers song while it may not be perfect I feel is ment to be passed on and added to so that it never fully ends and is carried on.

[@jgdude7460]

It seems, no matter how far apart each traveler may be, between space or time, species, instrument, we're all playing the same tune. It's simply a matter of listening for it.

[@world-jumper575]

I want to share this with absolutely everyone I know, but so far I'm the only one who's played Outer Wilds among my friends and family. While they might appreciate that community effort and music on its own, with the context of the game this become one of the most beautiful tribuetes I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making this.

[@tuthor09]

So nice ! Like the game, the music is listened through places !

[@azumakoneko9125]

Omg I love this community. Thanks you all. Thanks you Outer Wilds, man I love this game

[@finn4531]

This is great, so glad to have participated! #Violagang

[@xystem4701]

Absolutely adore this

[@Bonhomme7h]

J'ai pleuré.

[@Rains3590]

Hell yeah gave me chills, all extremely talented musicians o7

[@WigglesMother]

This turned out so beautiful. Thank you both for putting it together, and I was so happy to participate!

[@TheOnlyOne516]

Not this video gen making me cry 😭

[@GarrusMason]

This video hit me way harder than I was expecting. I haven't cried this hard since my grandma died. Thank you

[@alcon835]

This is lovely and wonderful and I am so glad y'all did this. Thank you to the beautiful music and the reminder of how it felt to play (and beat) Outer Wilds. We're all in this together, we're all going to the same end.

[@ugoman96]

So cool! Thanks for putting this all together! I bought and learned the harmonica just for this, and I love playing it now. 😊

[@emily3600]

Yours was one of my favorite parts. Thank you!

[@Hyllested_]

The was awesome to watch, Travelers' Encore got to be my favorite piece from Outer Wilds, I especially love how AfricaByTotoWillGoOn adapted the Prisoner's instrument!

[@africabytoto4681]

Thank you! Saw a dude doing that on a video one day and decided to buy a bottle specifically to practice bottleslide. The most curious part is that I don't even drink, I bought the bottle and spilled all the booze on my sink, haha 😅

[@eprohoda]

breathtaking traveler, have a nice day,💯

[@SedatedDreamer]

I didnt know I needed this today, but it turns out I really did. How beautiful it is to see this community come together with thier amazing talents as a tribute to one of the most beautifully haunting games of all time.

[@matheuswilliam3405]

u guys are amazing

[@augustusflaminius5483]

it's insane ! i love it !

[@Glun258]

Woo SolidSizzle on the ewi solo doing gabbro's part! Love that thing