Twilight of the Gods - Orchestral Arrangement (Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia)

I love the soundtracks from Fire Emblem titles, they have some of my favorite game music out there. Whenever I play a new one, I look forward to the final map theme. When Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia came out, I was blown away by said theme. I wanted to see if I could write at that level of epicness. I know to some, the original theme is probably perfect the way it is, but this is my personal orchestral arrangement of Twilight of the Gods. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Anyways, and as always, I appreciate comments as they are a good source of motivation.
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[@kevinholmes3587]

“I alone will decide who I choose to worship. But I can promise you one thing, it certainly won’t be you!” -Mathilda

[@crazydude09ful]

"Even without gods, I have my friends. With them I can survive anything." - Tobin

[@sunstrider8516]

kevin holmes. Come on! Who needs gods when your as strong as ME!? - Delthea

[@laslowoftheazureskies2547]

"I have no deference for one who would wield unjust power over his people. Such a despot is no god of mine!" -Forsyth

[@jminich887]

"Ugh, people who go on and on about power are just the WORST." -Python

[@thehermit8618]

kevin holmes "Duma... O ancient benefactor. Consider this an act of mercy. A great god is deserving of a proud and glorious end!" -Conrad

[@damonrichardson1999]

I totally misread that title as "Priestess and the Femboy". I gotta get my eyes checked again.

[@TopazTheDragon]

That'd be Celica and Leon

[@8-bitsarda747]

Well, Alm's a lot of things, but a femboy is not one of them

[@BijouBellaRixp1]

Wa..? was the title changed or something? How does "twilight of the gods" change to "Priestess and the Femboy"

[@s.e.111films3]

@@BijouBellaRixp1 At the very start of the video, the title of the rearrangement is given as “The Priestess and the Farmboy”.

[@ELIGNACIO354]

Everyday, we stray further from God…

[@mightyminotaur5056]

4:28 “Oh hell yeah, here comes the motiff for the big finish. This is gonna be badass.” 4:40 “Uh, dude? That buildup is... WOW... DUDE CALM DOWN OH MY GO-“ 4:52 *The actual first time in my life music alone has made me shed tears* That was gorgeous. I cannot sing the praises of this rendition enough.

[@sarurunkamui]

This song is too good. The tempo changes were too jarring I think, but that buildup is divine. And the chorus--if I had the opportunity to perform in a choir for this, I would be STOKED. Beautiful work.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks for the feedback, I can see where you're coming from about the tempo. Maybe I've just heard it so many times while writing it that I got used to it aha! Glad you like the rest though :)

[@sarurunkamui]

The choir entry around 0:53 gives me chills--reminds me of certain pieces from Video Games Live... the organ is absolutely perfect too since it ties in with Duma's other themes. Listening to it, I'm actually kind of surprised the organ wasn't used in the OST version as well.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Right? Considering how much the organ is used for general Duma Faithful stuff, like Duma Tower, I'm surprised it didn't make it into the original piece. Especially since organ always makes good final boss music.

[@XShadowDeamonXLuna]

Someone should create a video of Echoes with this song I swear. Like, hand draw and animate the beauty that is the story and at the end, just have white birds fly in the skies over Valentia...

[@ShadowVincent3]

4:52 Holy shit I got chills! Like, my god this feels like the entire world is coming down, but not before this god is slain! Absolutely fantastic arrangement! I can't find a word that properly describes the feelings, it's just phenominal. Aaaaaaah, 'scuse me while I repeat it endlessly because you have done a fantastic job.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Haha! I love this commentary, thank you :) I am definitely a story-based composer so your description is actually spot on in terms of my artistic intent too.

[@ShadowVincent3]

I love when you can craft a narrative around music, so this is just one big win. (I'm STILL repeating, I can't stop!) I can't wait to hear what else you end up making (And if there's any more Fire Emblem in the future you know I'll be there.)

[@AudistoryMusic]

As a matter of fact, not the next upload, but the one after is going to be another Fire Emblem one (Justice RIP from Fates)

[@ShadowVincent3]

*Subscribes so as to not miss the upload* Can't wait! The Fire Emblem series has so many fantastic tracks it'll be great to hear what you do. (If IdPurpose is ever done I may just die from happiness) Keep up the good work.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Oh man, Id Purpose. That is one track I'm not sure if I can improve (I may mess around with it to see if it's possible though).

[@lynx5859]

I don't hit the like button a lot, but HOT DAMN, this little unsung hero of arrangements deserved it.

[@AudistoryMusic]

I'm honored then :)

[@jacobg8640]

3:00 and 4:53... I don't know what it is about this composition over the bond between Alm and Celica, but I haven't heard music that has given me the kinds of goosebumps it gives me since the original Force theme from Star Wars. And you have certainly done it great justice.

[@umauni710]

When I first listened this song during playing this video game, I paused and listened for a while. Thank you for letting me listen this wonderful version.

[@CaptinSpyke]

this is absolutely eargasmic, dude thank you for making this and sharing it with us.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Glad you like it!

[@LanaTheHedgehog]

Shadows of Valentia was such an experience and hearing this arrangement made me relive it all with so much emotion!! This is wonderful to hear!

[@ArcherOfHoshido]

You should really do Id (Purpose) and End of All

[@crazyshark1016]

That ending... Ooh... I listen to this time and time again and it never gets stale.

[@mysticknight1494]

"This is a battle I cannot lose. For my sake or yours Rudolph!" -Mycen (Probably my favorite echoes end quote) (I hope three houses end theme is even able to top Twilight if the Gods, End of All, and Id (Purpose). It'll have to be truly masterful to top those three gifts from Naga but I have hope)

[@jayjustkiddin]

(Little did he know, a god-shattering star was on the way to shatter the fe community)

[@mysticknight1494]

@@jayjustkiddin Wow I completely forgot about this comment. My hopes were not in vain. Apex of the World and God Shattering Star can join the ranks of the other endgame songs easily!

[@elishamaye3376]

No one speaks about Funeral of Flowers. It is it's own silent gift. Hidden on the only path you can make a game-changing choice for.

[@jayjustkiddin]

Elytra The thunder version of Funeral Of Flowers is sooo beautiful! One of my favorite tracks in 3H

[@mysticknight1494]

@@elishamaye3376 Oh yeah Funeral of Flowers was a really good track! The whole Silver Snow endgame was really good in general. But I only played the route once so I kinda forgot about it. But you're absolutely right!

[@amandagreene7008]

This is so beautiful! So epic! Both the chorus and the drums give me chills.

[@joozhuah8017]

Dude, you really need to stop making music. I’m running out of space on my playlist

[@AudistoryMusic]

Never >:) More Fire Emblem arranges coming soon.

[@joozhuah8017]

Audistory Music Sweet! Might I suggest What Lies at End or The Sacrifice and the Saint? Your compositions are masterful

[@AudistoryMusic]

Both excellent choices. I have a backlist, wanting to do one of each of the 3DS titles, but perhaps after that. For now, one particularly popular Conquest piece is next

[@joozhuah8017]

I bet I know what it is... I’m so excited

[@atomicbaconbits6695]

@@AudistoryMusic The Sacrifice and the Saint is hands down the best piece is Echoes aside from A Distant Promise. Change my mind.

[@jminich887]

Shadows of Valentia was my first fire emblem game and the soundtrack made me love the fire emblem game series.

[@drpottymouth]

3:13-3:37 really brought out some emotion for me. Despite never actually playing the game, I heard the OST for this on King Of Skill's "Byleth Is Bad", and it instantly became my favorite Fire Emblem Track.

[@rikithelegendaryheropon8135]

Riki! Good Boy! Why oh why does Shadows of Valencia have such good music

[@rikithelegendaryheropon8135]

P.S. Thanks for uploading it to soundcloud. First like on there!

[@AudistoryMusic]

Good to see you again fellow Riki! Sorry I'm changing my youtube name but I hope you forever remember I am still heropon like you.

[@KiryuSparda]

Shadows of Valencia. Someone's from Spain (?). Also Shadows of Valencia... Was Duma then inside Rita Barberá?

[@takito_2813]

Am I the only one that read this in Riki’s voice?

[@elishamaye3376]

@@takito_2813 of course not.

[@brabb555]

This is awesome! One of my favorite songs in gaming. That ending is so cool!

[@Makereth]

I never thoght I'd ever see the day this happened. The twilight of gods is a great song, and as such, I didn't expect to find a cover as great as it. I wouldn't compare them in terms of which is better, because they are different. But oh wow, this surely exceeded anything I expected. It's glorious, epic and incredibly well done! Hype overflowing!

[@Aj-bx5uv]

this song brought me to the edge of tears. It gave me so many memories of echoes. I need to play the game again.

[@bean7468]

I'm living for this my dude!

[@ancientaxearmor2348]

Wow, I only started playing the game yesterday and the intro (when you start the game up) blew me away. It told of a tragic tale filled with destiny, and the music was remarkable. So first of all thank you for deciding to work with the soundtrack from this visually and musically stunning game. Second of all, you've done an excellent Job, it sounds epic.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks! And enjoy playing through it, it's quite the gem of a game, and the music in it is consistently amazing.

[@jonathanacree3915]

One day before my birthday was the day this was posted. I'm glad I found this.

[@daltoncarverxc]

I thought this piece was already perfect. But you showed me that improvements could be made, and now I believe through your work, this piece has achieved perfection.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Haha! I appreciate that. I too was under the mindset that the original source material was perfect, but wanted to try my hardest to improve it with my new musical skills. Thanks for the kind words :)

[@o_o9185]

TY for this, I love how climactic this is!! tempo was not my taste but the build up is heart clinging, i love it!!

[@StainedRevenant]

A really impressive stab at the original, which in and of itself was nigh-perfect. Admirable work.

[@phillipamorris422]

This is really well done, I'm subscribing!

[@MarcianoSR]

5:05 is sooo great. Hypes me up everytime when that trumpet blasts that melody, total climax!

[@megkendev]

my god this is beautiful. this is so insanely good!!!!! 4:52 absolutely gave me chills especially after how gorgeous and soft it was around 4:00... this is phenomenal!!!!

[@solarcry287]

The build up at 4:28 is amazing, and complimented well with an epic finish.

[@soapyeyes6535]

omfgvthis gave me chills the entire time

[@benjaminstorace6699]

The original is moving, but this arrangement . . . Well, you got me to cry. Thank you, keep up the good work.

[@AsianTheDomination]

Im a proud subscriber and have been since i saw that amazing great canyon remix. Im happy you're still making content

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks for sticking around during my hiatus

[@martianmadwoman]

You're BACK! I'm super excited you did something for Fire Emblem, and it's absolutely gorgeous too! Glad you graduated and stuff. Congrats!

[@AudistoryMusic]

Yeah! :D I'm actually planning another Fire Emblem piece soon (although it won't be my next upload) because they've become my favorite soundtracks the past year or so. And thanks!

[@TheOPSniperGamerChannel]

This is beautiful! As a fan of the Fire Emblem series, this is great. :)

[@talesofsymphonia295]

If you played this to accompany a very long story battle scene/cut scene, it's amazing. I can't imagine this playing on a loop for a final map theme since there's so much variation from part to part in the whole composition. You definitely embraced the original remaster and made it into your own masterpiece. I really enjoyed this :)

[@crusnova]

My friend, thy talent surpassed my knowledge of modern classical music. I shall support thee until the end of my days.

[@alexandstitch]

this is freaking awesome

[@lousy7580]

This is really, really good

[@Royboy140]

THIS IS AMAZING! holy shit. Keep it up!

[@matthiasgaillard736]

Again, what a cool rearrangement ! I especially like the part at 2:59 and of course 4:52... Can't wait to hear your future remixes. ;)

[@MadAtreides1]

I love the "dialogue" between the female and the male choir starting at 1:10, wish it was longer

[@ikonta169]

I remember this fight, when both characters armies come together, I made a moving fortress out of the units with the healers on overdrive healing each other and everyone else as we made a slow push for jada, hacking through his vs plot armor, then after that to realize there was a laser spitting dragon behind him..... fucking epic

[@NecronCtan1]

Your plug on that Warriors video got you a new sub! :P

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks for doing so! Glad others like this arrangement

[@of5606]

Audistory Music two new subs :]

[@blacksonic583]

UFFFFF this piece was alredy a master piece but this is like... another "way" to listen to it, and even it give a more "sacred" vibres that comes from that organ... ufff just wao.

[@ElJags]

I have to build a church to praise this track

[@OrigamiJawny]

Perfect nostalgia, perfect arrangement

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thank you for saying so :)

[@gnocchis_a_la_poelee]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW INCROYABLE

[@jeonjusung9349]

My heart becomes grand

[@d4r43n6]

Fantaaastic!👌

[@memememe5245]

Those five people that disliked this are apart of the Duma faithful.

[@Magikarpador]

Oh wow, with you changing your channel name again, i didn't recognize you,. So happy to see you uploaded again, and I see you're going after another one of my favorite franchises here. While I unfortunately lack the vocabulary to properly critique music, I really enjoyed it, especially the part just after the three minute mark and the part starting at just before the 5 minute mark.

[@AudistoryMusic]

Good to hear from you again Magikarpador! I didn't want to change my name for that reason, but figured I really should match it with my business name for professional reasons. I genuinely appreciate your support over all these years, and yeah those are probably my two favorite moments in the piece as well, as that's when the main theme really hits. And my goal now that school is done to start uploading again!

[@Magikarpador]

Audistory Music Ooh, then I'll look forward to your next works.

[@TwoHeadedMeerkat]

What was your name before?

[@AudistoryMusic]

It's changed from LegendaryHeropon. It was initially SirCombeeStudios but that was way back in the day (like 2009). It's staying this time.

[@andrewgbilt9894]

Beautiful, even now

[@arthur4999]

Damn fine work

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks :)

[@arthur4999]

Audistory Music absolutely, I've listened to this uncountable times because it's damn good. Remixing this song in particular would seem the challenge of marking it even a fraction of how God tier the original is, but you managed it really well. Props to you

[@ResurgentRaven]

Odd that you made that statement. That's exactly what Kamui says in response to an adjacent ally knocking out an enemy with a critical.

[@FlareBlitzBanana]

Woah! You came back?! How'd I miss it? This was beautiful. Intense. Epic. So glad you're back. I'll be honest; I found echoes to be a little underwhelming. But the soundtrack- particularly this song- was as good as always. Welcome back! Also #GrayIsBae

[@AudistoryMusic]

Haha! It's good to hear from you again Flare Blitz Banana. Your support over the years has always been greatly appreciated. I agree, while I love the art direction of Echoes I don't find myself replaying it countlessly like I do with Fates (subtle hint that I have an arrangement from that in the works).

[@FlareBlitzBanana]

Audistory Music Ooh fates is coming up? Excitement intensifies

[@breerito5923]

I just found this, and I know that I'm not an expert in music (I don't even know the basics) so I can't give you feedback but I do know, I feel as if I know a good song when I listen to it and this to me is as great as the actual song. I love this video and I'm sure to check out you're other stuff too now after I've replayed this a few times first

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thank you! I'm happy to hear it's as good as the original for you, that's certainly not an easy task to accomplish given how good Twilight of the Gods is as a piece.

[@PeteZahjutt]

WOW!!!

[@burning6746]

Damn niceee

[@piojoaquinlopez8881]

A battle between god and man? Sounds exhilarating.-Lukas

[@robertcajucom3203]

I like how the original tempo wasn’t kept. It was a little too swingy.

[@Bondrewd_the_Novel]

Please put this on spotify, I need to listen to this masterpiece while gaming.

[@hansgretl1787]

Thanks. Now I imagine the Mad Scientist, Hououin Kyouma, listening to this while gaming.

[@Bondrewd_the_Novel]

@@hansgretl1787 It's all the will of Steins Gate! Fuahahaha!

[@hansgretl1787]

@@Bondrewd_the_Novel El. Psy. Kongroo.

[@Idunn2002]

Nice Music

[@jackryan9822]

Play this at my goddam funeral. This is beautiful

[@RuhollahPkms]

Omg SirCombee is back!? ^o^

[@AudistoryMusic]

Haha! You must be an old school subscriber then if you remember that name (I've changed it twice since). Thanks for sticking around all this time :)

[@JAlex-tr5we]

Please make there a way for us to download or purchase your tracks. These are amazing.

[@steve13]

Fucking awesome

[@voltjoltex4953]

Playing this at .75 speed feels even better and god does it soind so good

[@GudHunterYT96]

Lucas has best reaction to Duma Hes like Oh I get to fight a god,cool -overclassed as Spartan and just whips out massive damage right off the bat and tanks the hit 10/10 Spartan Lucas and Ogre Saber are BROKEN

[@fivestarguy100]

Reglar Lucas is pretty cracked too my dude. But yeah, I love Lucas. Because that is literally Lucas in a nutshell. “Oh Cool, I’m fighting an immortal god, didn’t expect that when I went to Ram Village to get Sir Mycen. Neat. :)”

[@unoptimalpunishrio9885]

So you're back? if that's the case i'm actually hyped

[@AudistoryMusic]

Yes! Now that I'm done with school forever I have time for projects like these again :D

[@misfit.129]

0:48 preparations

[@enthiegavoir5955]

I'm not even familiar with this particular Fire Emblem game and I love this!

[@AudistoryMusic]

Thanks! Echoes is definitely the black sheep of Fire Emblem games, but my goodness the game is gorgeous both visually and musically.

[@Lone_Archiver]

Black sheep I don't think is the right term, more like under rated

[@AudistoryMusic]

That's fair, I suppose black sheep does have negative implications, which this game does not. Just meant it was way different from the usual FE formula.

[@wee3ist]

Audistory Music it's following the formula more than gaiden In a good way And less than fe 7/13/14 (in a good way) But the music is just like every other fe game. amazing

[@AudistoryMusic]

True. My previous comments don't clarify this enough, so I want to say I definitely love Echoes (otherwise I wouldn't have done this arrange)! My only criticism of it would be the map design, but that's just staying faithful to Gaiden so I don't really fault it for that.

[@Sayris64]

Where the pic come from? look beautiful !

[@puffinish]

Do you have this song up for download anywhere?

[@dizzydorothy9570]

aw that 4.50 ;; v ;; so beautiful

[@silversoulinthevoid23]

4:50

[@lionablaze8747]

the vocals from 1:09 sounds so angelic.

[@PLe-lr8qj]

The music is very beautiful, but who painted the image?

[@TheLoneTerran]

Dat art too

[@javierllamas99]

Amazing work, congratulations. And please, image's link? Thanks!

[@Ardiar21]

Check out fire emblem cipher cards for celica, that might be where its from.

[@erikamorgan6079]

Like the high trumpet

[@seb1362]

0:14-0:44 so beautiful, does this part have a name from the echoes track?

[@GobaGNon]

I’m fairly certain this is just the echoes motif, it appears in many tracks throughout the game such as A Distant Promise, Twilight of the Gods, The Main Menu, and The Heritors of Arcadia. To name a few. Sometimes you have to pay a little attention to hear it but I simply adore how they used it in the music of this game and am glad you love it too.

[@Blitz_Spencer]

Really good arrangement, but felt a little too fast at some parts for me.

[@TheLogBerry]

Land Of Sorrow would be nice like this

[@vigorouspringle8962]

0:45 The chills just gave me a bitch slap with the might of Zeus

[@glitch3141]

I have never played the game, but there is a story that plays out in my mind whenever I listen to this song... The story begins on a scene of desolation and ruin, of a lonely village being destroyed by a cursed bandit lord. As the thatch houses burn, a small farmboy takes shelter inside the church, where a priestess in white defends the building from harm. 3:00. The doors fly open, as the bandit lord storms in. The priestess summons all her power to force him back, her body cracking into light from the force of the effort, until at last she is overcome. 4:25. The Bandit laughs, and begins to approach the altar. The farmboy wipes away his tears, and picks up the priestess' staff to do battle. At first, all he can summon are sparks, but as faith impels him forward, they glow brighter and brighter, until... 4:53. The staff erupts in incandescent light. The bandit mouths a voiceless scream as the entire chapel is bathed in a holy radiance that washes over the entire village. Shadows are revoked, bandits retreat in terror, and every iota of fear is replaced by awe, as the farmboy's faith restores order to the village. 5:35. The farmboy stands at the altar, the spectral image of a proud priestess-saint smiling down at the farmboy, who looks with reverence at the new dawn.

[@rentsukasa2860]

That's not the story.... but if you condensed the important points down... it's pretty damn close. Except much less depressing.

[@jesseyatento7406]

3:10 4:52 Absolutely breathtaking.

[@sandra-mariealtfrau1332]

How exileraiting Lukas

[@lquaky2j]

Anyone got a sauce for that Celica background?

[@Alam_Gutz]

Your version is amazing, anyone who desagrees is a fool

[@KuroInu1213]

I think you should do another fe one like id purpose. Another recommendation or something id think I would be cool to see is an okami one. The game is beautiful with some beautiful artstyles and some really good tunes i know you can make sound fantastic.

[@AudistoryMusic]

More fe stuff is on its way, and I can say at least one of them is a final boss theme. Okami is also on the list (you can probably tell I like that from my Birthright piece). So fear not, there is some stuff you'll probably like on its way :)

[@KuroInu1213]

Audistory Music yeah becuase when I heard your birthright piece i was thinking you should also do an okami piece because you did such a beautiful job on it as well as the other ones. I normally don't hear arrangements but hearing all of your fe ones was pretty cool.

[@GobaGNon]

I adore this but for some reason it feels too fast, is there like a musical theory reason why I feel that or is it just personal?

[@tysondennis1016]

Someone should make a YTPMV of "Twilight of the Gods" from FE Echoes:SoV

[@allisoncadiznoot]

im not crying. you are.

[@elgatto3133]

Excellent remake. It rivals twilight of the gods.

[@joozhuah8017]

What did you use to make this?

[@AudistoryMusic]

DAW was Logic Pro X. Primarily used Kontakt and EastWest software for sample libraries. I used a bunch, but a good portion of them were by Spitfire Audio.

[@liamwilson7549]

I find this song is better when played at 0.75 speed

[@Rammni]

If you put it at 0.75 it sounds like the original.

[@MadeInProland]

I though Twilight of the Gods was already an orchestral arrangement of the 8bits version in Gaiden.

[@Maradein]

04:52 holy fuck