Understanding the Music of Sonic the Hedgehog

[@LiamTriforce]

Hey everyone! Thanks so much for the support on this one! Just wanted to mention - I wanted the video to focus on the three main eras of Sonic, as well as their major games. Sonic R, Sonic Rush, et cetera weren't discussed because this video would end up being three hours, and I'd like to talk about them in a separate video anyway. So that's why you didn't hear about them in the video. I've had a video planned for Sonic R since last year, if it's any consolation! Once again, thank you for watching and commenting, it's been really fun reading the feedback and hearing other people's stories :)

[@ukyoize]

Sequel confirmed?

[@xeno4693]

Liam Triforce please do a understanding the music of splatoon

[@lolanator6978]

1:02:50 you forgot about the d@mn fourth chaos emerald

[@wizard_pirate_9085]

Son 3d blast and spinball

[@BlastKetchup]

Great video! Made me appreciate sonic music even MORE!

[@hotdiggedydemon]

Why yes I’d love to watch a nearly 2 hour youtube video about sonic music

[@notaripspiderman]

That’s me tho

[@notaripspiderman]

I’m not even a Sonic aficionado!

[@cosmicdoodles2992]

Oh, hi Max! I'm a big fan.

[@rico3153]

Funny cartoon man

[@shonenbois]

Love your videos dude😂😎

[@AppericateGamer]

Timestamp 5:37 Sonic 1 9:15 Sonic 2 13:17 Sonic 3 and Knuckles 23:40 Sonic CD End of Classic Sonic 37:09 Sonic Adventure 51:23 Sonic Adventure 2 57:35 Sonic Heroes 1:02:19 Shadow the hedgehog Modern Era 1:07:12 Sonic 2006 1:14:46 Sonic Unleashed 1:26:31 Sonic colors 1:29:08 Sonic Lost World 1:31:37 Sonic generations Liam Triforce thanks for the memories of talking about sonic music over the years

[@Gravy_783]

No mania??

[@bnarvaez1999]

@@Gravy_783 30:42 here you go.

[@Gravy_783]

bnarvaez1999 thanks lmao 😂

[@THECHRISAL3X]

ChasingPerspective Hey I like this timeline you made. It makes me nostalgic. I just want to say, I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@kero232]

>no sonic 3d :(

[@dominicrodgers9730]

46:02 - Even after 20 years, Johnny still proves to hold those amazing vocals. That Sonic Symphony was the finest thing the franchise has delivered.

[@metaalboekee665]

Im so glad sonic team knew that and released it on spotify. They really delivered

[@kirbysmashedkirbysmashed7400]

"which topic did you major?" "Hedgehog Music".

[@openize1928]

Hedge-Hop

[@justcallmekai1554]

@@openize1928 *Slaps knee*

[@unlimited8410]

"Ya like Hedge-Jazz?"

[@jacobkline6146]

HAHA, your comment combined with your user image of the marble facepalming philosopher...

[@_Hunter839]

“Cringe is subjective folks, do what you love to do.” What a quote.

[@Dudester100]

Words to live by

[@PurpleColonel]

Sorry, quote is cringe. The concept of quotes are cringe too. Concepts are cringe. Cringe is cringe.

[@masonmatt2145]

@@PurpleColonel humanity is pretty cringe

[@radioactiveseaotter]

PurpleColonel Bro, you just commented cringe You’re going to lose subscriber

[@PurpleColonel]

@@radioactiveseaotter oh dang oh no I'm sorry

[@Logan_Irrelevant]

This video and the Animation of Sonic Games videos together are 2 and a half hours i will never regret, i love videos like this, and it just complete’s my fandom heart.

[@nuomation]

I have watched both entirely and I'm not even a fan, very good research work done

[@ATHBizarre]

The one by new frame plus?

[@zrootezeezussr5890]

You should also watch The First levels of Sonic Games if you haven't yet

[@ayrtonjoga]

@@zrootezeezussr5890 Late but I don't recommend that one, it loses the initial point of analyzing the first levels to just ranting the remaining games, and misses the whole point of the classic gameplay

[@zrootezeezussr5890]

@@ayrtonjoga I guess it does kinda miss it's own point but I think it is still an interesting watch

[@samuelpacheco8888]

The ones that’s are engraved in my mind are “Fist Bump” and “Live and Learn” those drums and the guitar segments were masterpieces

[@ethanbugnuffer1372]

And escape from the city

[@clonetrooper2168]

@@ethanbugnuffer1372 race to win for me i loved that game as a kid and that song is stuck in my head

[@nippeliito]

Ah, i see you are a man of culture as well

[@conic2721]

Mine are Open your Heart and Escape from the City.

[@ariehamm241]

Mine is windmill isle (day) and endless possibilities

[@RiverdudeCovers]

“Sonic Unleashed is my favorite Sonic Soundtrack” Me: *instantly subscribed* Glad to see you’re a man of extreme taste

[@kameronmiller2226]

Same to you, Waterfellow blankets

[@dad5draco]

JoJo x Sonic song possibly....?

[@Not_Fierce]

@@dad5draco No.

[@pepsiman5042]

@@dad5draco korega requ- ACK HYPER SANIC IS GONNA KEEL ME AAAAAAA [[idk if i am still sane]

[@theminebloxcraft5779]

@@Not_Fierce you mean yes

[@thefoogle]

Can we just appreciate that this guy put 0 ads on this nearly 2 hour long video?

[@lingeringking7097]

Can we also appreciate that he thanked us at 1:00:00

[@irishuisman1450]

and then youtube had to mess it up, I got like 10 ads >.

[@JosephCox-yx4ds]

Yeah, I've noticed some videos have MORE ads, if the content creator chooses not to fill the video with ads

[@soupytale]

"its my sleepover and i get to pick the movie"

[@spartanwar1185]

Christ i just realized i coulda watched a movie in the same time span, lmao

[@magzelyify]

The music:

[@mr.randomguys7629]

Spartan War118 This (kzbin.info/www/bejne/f36mYaiQjpecfpI) is the sonic movie we really want

[@rickrossstretchmarks]

@@mr.randomguys7629 *404 not found*

[@magzelyify]

@@mr.randomguys7629 aw yeah!

[@EsKpistOne]

Bonus note: the Modern arrangement for Seaside Hill in Generations also borrows melodies from Ocean Palace after its hook!

[@chocov1233]

That's why it's my favorite.

[@chocov1233]

@sonicplusMC That part almost imidiately make City Escape Act II's version of Escape From the City the best version for me.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

EsKpistOne !!! Hey fam , so listen, I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@captainobvious1475]

We know that...

[@EsKpistOne]

Thank you,@@captainobvious1475 p̶u̶n̶ ̶e̶n̶t̶i̶r̶e̶l̶y̶ ̶i̶n̶t̶e̶n̶d̶e̶d̶.̶

[@vicedm1145]

I support most the takes except “I am all of me” which is an all time favorite of mine. It sounds so unique and wish I could find more like it.

[@kingdanett4043]

Same, also. It was SOOOOOO HYPE during the Sonic Symphony. I actually came to this video because I just keep watching the Symphony.

[@Hugo-yz1vb]

Yes, you may don't like it, but saying something like that about I Am All Of Me is actually wrong

[@MasterMemo]

I have no idea why, but I love that song too. I dunno if it's good, but it's one of my favorite vocal tracks.

[@deltaflash7889]

I am all of me goes hard i refuse to believe otherwise

[@attackofzach7]

Honestly the lyrics can be kinda corny and some parts of the vocal performance don't help but the guitar is pretty good and the main chorus is cool

[@englishgiraffe2124]

I think another reason why SA1's soundtrack is my favourite: the drums. They sound so unique and punchy, like you can feel the hits. They sound so unlike any other soundtracks with drums, and I would love someone to replicate that feeling again.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

English Giraffe man if that’s the case , this is your lucky day!!! !!! I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. I literally used the sound effects from the games as my snares, kick drums, hi hats, etc. I did ALOT OF RESEARCH and went through a lot of old files and websites on the internet from previous Sonic Eras to make this a masterpiece. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@cliffturbo2146]

I, too, think the drums are great to hear, but I also think the guitar are pretty awesome, because it fits for Sonic, his personality and his title as the fastest thing alive. It makes me want to feel fast and Blaze through the levels.

[@kingbash6466]

I really like the jazz elements to soundtrack. Jazz is my favorite music genre, so hearing the saxophones blaring in certain songs really brings SA1 soundtrack over most other soundtracks.

[@saricubra2867]

There are also brillant harmonic progressions, also go in line with the good melody.

[@saricubra2867]

I think that they are real drums sampled, they have that iconic 90's feel.

[@Sjono]

It’s absurd how on point Sonic’s music can be with almost every entry, even the bad ones

[@RicarditoRicardon]

Sjono Hell yeah. I even jammed to Sonic Labyrinth

[@unlimited8410]

I bet they spent all of the budget for Sonic 06 on the final boss music.

[@epicwolfchillli]

*sonic eraser*

[@thatonemanbehindthegarbage7126]

Epicwolfchillli。 Look Sonic Eraser doesn’t actually exist it’s just a dream. It never happened.

[@ThePseudonoob]

And now, there's a symphony dedicated to celebrating 30 years of this music. It encapsulates everything that made Sonic's tunes and themes great throughout the series's history. Shit, Dreams Come True even released a vocal version of "Green Hill Zone" as a single, and it's beautiful!

[@metaalboekee665]

Wait what ? I need to listen to that right now

[@piplupfan77]

I haven't even finished watching yet, but this is put together so well. Great stuff, man!

[@SBMBMPSPPS69]

Ey, PiplupFan77! I've been rewatching all of your videos!

[@edm6302]

Hey man, looking forward to see some new sonic games commentaries/critiques

[@dantemitsoyu977]

The legend the myth the king himself

[@SICxILL]

SIC ILL - Green Hill Zone #SICILL

[@edm6302]

@@SICxILL you're sponsoring yourself?

[@Snoc75]

41:38 You've just gotta love how the music beat perfectly tunes with the homing attack hits

[@openize1928]

yeah that perfectly slaps

[@Snoc75]

@@openize1928 ikr

[@Neoniq41]

Holy shit I didn't even notice it

[@Wolfiyeethegranddukecerberus17]

I'm legit addicted to Sonic music, sometimes I fck around and binge the entire Shadow the Hedgehog ost

[@baval5]

"remove every trace of Michael Jackson from Sonic 3" Mini Boss Theme: WOOOO! COME ON!

[@TorutheRedFox]

those aren't samples of Michael though they're generic samples

[@themasteremerald5509]

baval5 Lol! That does sound like MJ doesn’t it? This comment deserves way more likes.

[@epikprodukmins5189]

If Sega was trying to distance themselves from him...then how come he was able to voice space Micheal in space channel 5?

[@TorutheRedFox]

@@epikprodukmins5189 distance themselves from him for the time

[@PiousMoltar]

That theme also includes the Knuckles / Blood on the Dancefloor beat Also, Carnival Night Zone's Jam sample So yeah they definitely didn't remove every trace of MJ

[@SheepyKing]

It's a shame that you did not say a single word about the... "unreleased?" tracks for Shadow the Hedgehog, like *Broken* and *Who I Am* , but nevertheless the rest of the video was really entertaining and informative! Thanks for clarifying the whole history of Sonic songs in just one video 👍

[@annramirez1740]

There’s also the song “all of me” and what about the shadow the hedgehog remix of some J-Pop song called “Tripod baby” Also quick note both of you forgot about “chosen one”

[@kyurei4478]

Yeah, I think it doesn't give all the merits the Shadow the Hedgehog tracks deserve and some of the song are also classics. But as he said, he doesn't really like the game. Anyway, the rest of the video is really precise and instructive.

[@machina5]

I think he wanted to focus on the good music.

[@bigfanofsb653]

@@annramirez1740 what do you mean have you not the semi hero path? Chosen One plays there

[@lunarlicorice]

the magna-fi songs are my favorite ones in shadow

[@soronexle2681]

As someone who has listened to Sonic music for many years, I can say that Jun Sunoe doesn't just PLAY the guitar. He LIVES by the guitar.

[@TheZeroNeonix]

Imagine having a voice actor for Sonic who sticks around for 20 years...

[@nyandwielijah]

Yep that never happened

[@nyandwielijah]

Wait did that happen to japan

[@TheZeroNeonix]

@@nyandwielijah - Unless I'm mistaken, Japan has had the same voice actor for Sonic since Sonic Adventure. Here, we replace the entire cast (minus Pollock, because who doesn't love him?) every few years.

[@nyandwielijah]

@@TheZeroNeonix oh thanks so it does happen in Japan when a actor last 20 years

[@sulphurous2656]

@@nyandwielijah As far as I know, it is a common practice that voice actors usually keep their roles for life in Japan. The only time Japanese VAs for Sonic characters were replaced is because they either grew too old or died.

[@visionop8]

The composer of the music in Sonic the Hedgehog is a bass player. That makes TOTAL sense! I always thought whoever did the bass on those tunes was way too good at it! It's killer! For all the music nerds the Dr. Robotnik/Eggman boss battle music at the end of the levels (not final battle) in the first Sonic game is simulating a 5-string bass tuned to BEADG.

[@arvy8096]

Oh wow, no wonder the bass lines were so good

[@darkness74185]

late but, also Japanese pop songs tend to put way more emphasis on bassline (including many that straight up let it do solos) and not just being a guitar's harmonizer, so that's also a factor

[@gerpity]

honestly, when you let endless possibilities play, under the context you put it in, i almost got to cry, associating it to how i used to see the world, being sent back to such a mindset

[@PiggyPooPro]

When you realize that this video is exactly long as the Sonic Movie:

[@kawaiikitten3135]

o h

[@CreativN8tiv]

@@nonameyethangonaminute that's a win-win

[@Sam_Hue]

E Que Ó Maninho Robert e wiede?

[@PenniBoBenni]

Sonic The Artist no the movie is just as great

[@Kozzly]

Same length yet more entertaining

[@antusFireNova]

"Sonic was not a game, It was a movie" Well that explains everything

[@artistanthony1007]

Ehh I don't think I want to click the like button...

[@chocov1233]

117 likes. That number reminds me of something.

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

Antus Fire Nova 64 I want to click the like button just because.

[@chaliceohearts4658]

And what a DAMN good movie it was!

[@perrypro1263]

@@chocov1233 is that a fucking 177013 reference?

[@dragonxks7685]

I'm taking myself and my 70yo mother to Sonic Symphony in San Francisco tomorrow. She was the one who introduced me to Sonic on the genesis when I was super little. So here I am, nearly 30 years later, taking her to a Sonic concert. I sent this video to her as "homework" before the show, and she loved it.

[@Joshua-zo9yq]

I love how Throw It All Away's vocals sound extremely awkward on their own without any supporting chords or even a clear key, obscured by the weird minimal guitar and heavy loud percussion, but are extremely provoking when they come back with more of a focus on them over and over again.

[@masterboa6321]

They sound like Mine Diamonds

[@capirucho5065]

@@masterboa6321 xdxdxd

[@riahlexington]

It fits shadow really well

[@thetoot9615]

@@riahlexington It really does, I like to view it as the song being unsure of itself kind of like Shadow is throughout the game.

[@vanillacoke4517]

i still love this song to bits lol

[@SyntaxTsundere]

I feel like you’ve forgotten the biggest thing about the Sonic 3 MJ soundtrack - it was the REPLACEMENT soundtrack for the originals. The November 3rd prototype completely revolutionised our view of Sonic 3’s music history, and for good reason. The tracks from the Sonic & Knuckles collection - the ones used over the ones with the MJ written through them - were actually found to have been composed first.

[@JovianCloudfarmer]

yeah, bit of a miss there

[@ExaltedUriel]

I can't exactly blame him for not knowing this detail (though he might have stumbled upon the S&K Collection tracks if he did a deeper dive in research), but for a musical analysis it's kind of hard to miss how PAINFULLY MJ the final game's tracks are, especially compared to that prototypes' songs.

[@Half-HeartHero]

Fun fact: Twinkle Park's main theme (y'know, after the go kart section) is actually also based on a piece composed for Sonic 3D Blast. It was originally gonna be the music for Knuckles's Special Stage.

[@RedTsarOldChannel-INACTIVE]

And the kart section was a remix of Panic Puppet Act 1, also coming from Sonic 3D. Edit: Nevermind. He cited that in the video, and I hadn't reached it yet. Whoops!

[@imagery5425]

@@RedTsarOldChannel-INACTIVE it’s ok!

[@IMVADER2]

Hot take here; I'm actually quite fond of "I Am (All Of Me)" as a Crush 40 song! I think it's the instruments of the song itself that got me hooked, especially that extended intro version. It's not their greatest work, but it shouldn't be grouped with something like 7 rings. At least "I Am" is listenable

[@Fishy_1998yt]

7 rings was pretty good or at least the crush 40 version was

[@Ssj_tainaka]

Totally agree, it’s probably one of my favourite crush 40 songs

[@chocov1233]

Seven Rings in hand has good instrumentals in both versions. The lyrics are serviceable. I think Crush 40's cover of "His World" is their worst Sonic song.

[@rgprosucctions1704]

7 Rings is pretty boring TBH, and His world is not bad but is nowhere close the Original

[@chocov1233]

@@rgprosucctions1704 Crush 40's "His World" cover isn't bad, I just think it's the least good Sonic song.

[@ThatSneakman]

"Ahhh, Green Eyes Era, that's something everyone can get down with." Clever.

[@funk.4480]

I love Johnny, but that’s sorta a fucking awful subtitle. The “modern” era also has green eyes, so that title is like calling the Adventure era apart of the “modern era”.

[@phoenixdown5181]

The Dreamcast Era

[@funk.4480]

Phoenix Down Heroes isn’t on the Dreamcast tho

[@TheGameReview217]

As someone who didn't play too much Sonic in the modern era, other than Sonic Adventures and Sonic Adventures 2, I was utterly shocked at how many songs I knew, recognized, and loved, despite not knowing that they were part of Sonic games. It's incredible how much Sonic music has persisted into the modern era, despite the shaky history of the game series.

[@jericksoncompositions]

"Ice Cap is my favorite Track in the game" Ah yes. A man of culture.

[@williewillikers9631]

No words can explain how much I absolutely adore this video Sonic music has always been apart of my life, and made me realize the power good music has. I love the sonic franchise, and the music more so I honestly cried during some parts of this vid

[@EnderElectrics]

uhh when

[@gluedtogames]

Unreal how much Sonic music touches me. Idk how old you are, bro but I'm 34 and can remember every time I first played the early Sonic games. The music brings back those feels.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Willie Willikers Then ive got something special for you Willie! !!! I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@emptyteacup8228]

BRUH Same here ;~;

[@BRONXBX]

When he got to unleashed I dead almost got emotional as well man, no matter what you feel about a Sonic game the music is always a gem!

[@kurichan355]

2:10 I always felt like Sonic 1’s music was always... different from other games. It had something that other games just didn’t have. That’s probably why. 50:05 I also wanted to point out that Slick Silver said the solo piano melody represents Gamma’s soul and humanity and that it shines through while the other instruments take a second role and fade out...

[@MikeThePsykat]

"It got me through some hard time" he says as footage of the ice level plays. I'm going to assume that was intentional, or just a happy accident.

[@justcallmekai1554]

Woah didn't notice that. Freaking nice reference

[@malikmundine1424]

I don’t get it

[@pyrrhickong]

I'm really glad there's someone out there like you who is able to break down music in such an impassioned way. Traditional music theory is so often divorced from production and matching it to emotions or a setting, only theatre really enduring in that regard, and you're able to parse both your love of music and your love of games to make something that's, at once, a documentary, an analysis, and a celebration. What I can say is that this has given me a far deeper appreciation for game music outside of memorable melodies and emotional connections. When I watch your videos, I listen for different things in tracks, discover differences that enhance certain notes, and I feel I'm all the better for it. So thank you, absolutely. This is one of my favorites of your work. Also giving a brief shoutout to 3D Blast Saturn's Panic Puppet Zone. Really have always loved how it builds on a techno base and plays with being both intimidating with its percussion and isolating with its piano. I really love that OST as a whole, feel like it plays out as an expansion of Sonic CD USA's philosophies... but y'know, better.

[@amesstarline5482]

This video taught me how Sonic's music is almost recursive- it was inspired by music, which its own songs inspire what I enjoy in music. Especially due to CD's rerelease and Classic Collection for the DS, but also Sonic Rush.

[@Ron_Junkman]

Liam: Sonic music is atmospheric and gives off the feel of speeding around at the speed of sound perfectly. Me: And is sounds good too.

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Ron Gamer Sup Ron! Ok so listen, I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@skunthundler]

Imagine talking about sonic music and skipping rush's ost.

[@ilay_ux]

honestly

[@AnserStar]

That's my only complaint with this video haha. I love Rush's OST

[@SkltnHydra]

He mentioned that he focused on the main games as the video would be around 3 hours if he mentioned all. He also said he wants to make them into a separate video^^

[@TornaitSuperBird]

SkltnHydra But... sonic rush is a main game. It was the first true DS game, and introduced boost formula gameplay.

[@skunthundler]

@@TornaitSuperBird I'd hardly call a handheld game with very little plot significance not even developed by sonic team a main game.

[@pastelbird]

Thank you for loving so hard on Sonic 06's OST. That soundtrack is the stuff of dreams, and it absolutely deserves every ounce of appreciation it gets 👏 Made me feel really good, as I've loved it for years.

[@andersdenkend]

Ugh, another "Sonic's music is great!" video. Wait, almost two hours? Hell yeah, sign me up!

[@johnseymore4774]

Sonic Music Sign Up Gang!

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Yo Anders! listen, I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@gyrrakavian]

The music is one thing that can always be looked forward to.

[@NummyGD]

If I had a nickel for every feature length video I saw analyzing one aspect of every sonic game, I’d have two nickels. That’s not a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.

[@napsterblock]

Animation and music?

[@hellzonefirebrigade3056]

Phineas and Ferb reference. Nice 👍

[@Jaykeduzthings]

@@napsterblock yeah pretty sure he means the animation of sonic or something

[@manuelcalderonmusic]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for my whole life. When I was in the 4th grade, I made a 60 slide PowerPoint about the history of sonic the hedgehog, half of which were just about the music

[@sentrogaspers9813]

Can I see??? 👀👀

[@kenanwallace2124]

Been putting off watching this for a while but I can't say how glad I am that I finally did. If I write about how much Sonic music means to me and what it's done for me then this won't be a comment, it will be a book. Nonetheless, I'm happy to hear someone talk about it as enthusiastically as I would while being able to have their own honest critique of it as well. You sir have my subscription and my respect, thank you for a touching, very emotional video and I look forward to what you do next.

[@SSean1991]

This is probably in my top 10 favorite videos on KZbin. It's passionate, well put together, fun to listen to, and just puts a big smile ony face the whole way through. Thank you for this!

[@thezx5795]

So happy to have this recommended after just listening to Sonic songs.

[@spartanwar1185]

>proceeds to listen to more sonic music after watching the video lmao

[@Don019]

Ah the nostalgia. A lot of good games I've enjoyed throughout the years. The one thing Sega never disappointed me was the music. I'm definitely excited where their next Sonic game will lead ❤

[@arfanik9827]

As soon as you mentioned Palmtree Panic I remembered how good Sonic CD's soundtrack really is. Great video btw, it's a nice analysis of how the music genres associated to Sonic games changed over the years.

[@dylanbaron__]

*Listens through first 10 minutes* "Yeah, I probably won't watch the full video" *Chemical Plant hits* "Yeah, I'm watching this whole damn thing"

[@wille.2215]

HOW DARE YOU DISS “BIG FISHING IN EMERALD COAST” THAT SONG IS A MASTERPIECE

[@angelblast8218]

.......

[@thomasgamingbrother4342]

I cannot hear that music without hearing Dan singing it

[@WickerBasket9]

@@thomasgamingbrother4342 Same!

[@agame3048]

Yeah

[@sirbirbton]

Nah but jokes aside, that song is not only fitting but also very relaxing. It's not stand out at all but still a good song

[@Tim.Hammer]

Sky Sanctuary changed my life. The tone supported the emotional rollercoaster the characters were going through at the time. Not sure who to trust, but coming together to take down the real danger. For me, it is basically the theme of unexpected friendship, and clarity of thought, rising above illusion to become your best self. It has a heroic sound, yet a subtle sadness, perhaps regret, turning to a greater resolve... Both heroes being LITERALLY beamed into the clouds (rising above in a sudden jolt) also seemed to mimic the concept of rising to a higher understanding, as well as becoming more powerful together. It's pure GENIUS - and I never looked at video game music the same way again. A true moment of clarity in my young life.

[@trashhuman3977]

As bad as Sonic 06 is, "Solaris Phase 2" is one of the greatest pieces of music in video game history.

[@kyeblade06]

I liked dreams of an absolution

[@koga115]

Also *for those who dont know* Twinkle Parks song, "Pleasure Castle" was an unused song from Sonic 3D blast as well. I believe for the special stage. I was shocked when I found out lol.

[@Rose-zo1oo]

also the Sonic 4 boss theme

[@caldog619]

Another fun fact about that song was that it was remixed into sonic 4 episode 2 as ‘White Park act 2’

[@Chiamy]

Bro I'm literally crying at this 😭 I was a big Sonic fan when I was 12-14 but I moved on, mainly cuz of lack of new content at the time (couldn't play many old games for money reasons) but I recently got back into it cuz of my hype for the Sonic movie 2 and I was a bit embarrassed at first but I tried to ignore it cuz hey, shit's going AWFUL in the world right now and my mental health is quite shit so finding comfort in Sonic was awesome. I don't know how to express myself when it comes to how music makes me feel, I'm not in that field at all, but it always makes me insanely happy, motivated and hopeful for the future. I've been recently been playing CD and it gave me a rush of inspiration for drawings that I haven't felt on a while, honestly it's somewhat overwhelming but I'm happy that just the music from this game can make me 10 times more creative and inspired to draw!! The classic games have awesome soundtrack that make me feel a weird sense of nostalgia even tho I'm a 2006 kiddo lmao, I love it tho, 90's Sonic was awesome!! - I absolutely LOVE the cheesey songs from games like adventure 1&2, Heroes and more. Yes, they're not deep or anything like that but it's still so perfect! We all need to back off from serious stuff and just appreciate simple things in life, sometimes we need that happiness even if it's from dumb lyrics in a Sonic song. Whatever the case, I'm super thankful for the conclusion of this video, it made me cry because so many of us Sonic fans, old or new, find comfort in these songs and music, it helps us all, in different ways but it help us feel so many things, happiness, comfort, relaxation, nostalgia, motivation, inspiration, and all of that jazz. Thank you for this video, it truly means a lot to me 💙

[@acetorthewarriord8018]

When I heard the Apotos theme as he was talking about Sonic Unleashed, a wave of nostalgia and happiness rushed over me. Thank you.

[@sonicaspeed1237]

This video brought back memories of screaming Sonic vocal tracks on the playground as a kid. Thank you. But how dare u insult "I Am (All of Me)" and "All Hail Shadow" that edgy trash was my SHIT sbdkfnekxk

[@sebastianw.7254]

Dude, Crush 40 fucking slaps

[@philiphunt-bull5817]

The new crush 40 song was the one good part of sonic and the black knight.

[@L0ckett07]

Ok ok, "All Hail Shadow" wasn't exactly the best in my opinion, but I always liked the E.G.G.M.A.N Remix from the soundtrack for some reason

[@amala1333]

I am all of me is one of my favs

[@FlameUser64]

I personally don't like "All Hail Shadow" but "I Am (All of Me)" is excellent.

[@leancrafter]

57:21 Live And Learn’s intro syncs up perfectly with fast travelling in BOTW and has given me endless joy

[@zelectrode3337]

1:12:20 Me: Oh, I forgot how great this soundtrack was... "WHAT IS THIS?!?" Me: *W H E E Z E*

[@mikemike-uh1kr]

XDD

[@Instinct0418]

So glad I wasn’t the only one who noticed xD

[@Homodemon]

"I can't get off!" I was replaying the whole scene in my head right in that part, it got me bad.

[@GhaniKeSawah]

best part of the soundtrack

[@derflerp538]

I've been doing my best to learn all I can about composition while I'm trying it myself, and this video is clearly an excellent resource. It sheds a whole new light on the songs I've been hearing since I was a toddler, and somehow made me appreciate them even more. Thank you.

[@BillBuchananFtw]

Thank you for mentioning Dreams Come True and making the link with Sweet Sweet Sweet. I was in love with the Sonic music as a kid, and used to figure out a lot of the songs on bass and keyboard. In my 20s I looked into Masato Nakamura and got really into Dreams Come True, and theyve been one of my favourite bands ever since. I see a lot of love for Sonic music on youtube and people rarely mention Dreams Come True. Fun fact: Dreams Come True have a song called Marry Me, and if you listen to it, you'll see it is a slowed down version of the exact arrangement from Green Hill Zone, and is an example of Nakamura using a sonic arrangement for later Dreams Come True songs!

[@xww6849]

24:10 We love acknowledgment of Janet Jackson, one of the most influential musicians of the 80's and 90's whose history was erased after... that damn incident. Anyway, listen to the Rhythm Nation, it's actually great.

[@sputnik593]

What incident?

[@xww6849]

@@sputnik593 She and Justin Timberlake performed at the Super Bowl. There was a costume change planned, in which JT would rip off Janet's top and reveal a new outfit underneath. But instead of just taking off the top, he accidentally ripped off an extra layer of clothing, exposing one of her breasts on national TV. The main executive at CBS, Les Moonves, was so angry at her for this that he did everything in his power to blacklist her in the industry. Since she was nearing 40 at the time, the age at which our culture deems a woman "too old" to be successful in the entertainment business, this largely worked. As someone who was too young to remember that Super Bowl at the time, I didn't know any of Janet's music before I sought it out myself. She should be remembered like Madonna, with the world remembering many of her hits even years after she began to fade, but radio stations don't play her old hits or new songs.

[@sputnik593]

Xorn Was Wrong jeez...that’s a real shame. Thanks for informing me about this but man that really sucks dude

[@chrismaystar3014]

F***ing Timberlake. She got admonished for Justin pulling her top off by accident! There is so much wrong with that reaction.

[@phoenixdown5181]

Exactly. Timberlake got off the hook too easily, and Janet's career was almost fucking destroyed for something that clearly wasn't her fault.

[@stickyrick1939]

"I find Big's theme annoying" Disliked, unsubscribed, flagged, and called the cops

[@johnv1109]

Blasphemous

[@kenpanderz672]

6 star wanted level and permanently low respect.

[@suryavl9230]

you made my day bro

[@Vivigreeny25]

Put behind bars, excited and FORGOTEN-

[@DumDoDoor]

We got a an animal abuser! Report to the police!

[@virtualashez]

Shadow the Hedgehog’s entire soundtrack is one of the best in the Sonic franchise and you cannot change my mind.

[@darrelleaster5381]

I did a double take when he said I Am All of Me was bad😢😢

[@seyedrezaagdam3100]

yes

[@apathy2454]

I’m obsessed with the Sonic CD Japanese soundtrack it’s so *good* !

[@kavehgaming546]

Why sonic cd is a great masterpiece and wonderful music i love this game...

[@apathy2454]

Kaveh Gaming Its my favorite 2D Sonic game.

[@soundmusicmachine538]

I NEED A LINK TO the Japanese soundtrack please

[@kavehgaming546]

@@apathy2454 yes just what like you said its my favourite sonic game i love it have fantastic night...

[@barnabasgordon1199]

BlackBlood US is Great too!

[@ezekielmcclure5673]

No E.G.G.M.A.N.? *"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!"* (Also no Dreams of an Absolution the best song in the series)

[@dr.thunder1567]

Nice!

[@ArtyIF]

e.g.g.m.a.n. is played in the background when he talks about eggman's music in sa2

[@THECHRISAL3X]

Hey Ezekiel listen, I dropped a whole Album called #SONICWAVE and it’s LITERALLY an ode to The signature sounds of the Sonic Series, MAINLY BEING SONIC ADVENTURE. I sang on it, produced the WHOOOLE thing, played all of the instruments and even did a rap on one song. Definitely check it out when you get the chance, you are gonna LOVE it. 20 songs!!! Google “Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE “ . The article about me on Bandcamp doesn’t give you the full album, but search The Chris Al3x - SONICWAVE on Bandcamp , and you’ll find it. CHEERS FAM! STAY “NEAT”. 😎 SONICWAVE LINK: chrisal3x.bandcamp.com/releases

[@Cinko420]

Ezekiel McClure Endless Possibilties: Is this a challenge?

[@thorndust5329]

I kNEW I couldn't be the only one to love that song!

[@tsumetai_kaze]

This is the fourth time I've come back to the video and watched it all the way through. It's such a good video explaining such an important piece of what makes Sonic, well, Sonic. Over the coming years, I may just come back and watch this again. It's crazy. And with the advent of the next sonic game being released this year, there will be more great music to groove to. Keep being you, Liam!

[@Club_Weeg]

I love this whole retrospective and it perfectly sums the love many of us hold for Sonic and the music associated but I won't lie that the only offhand mention of the two PS2-era collections does irk me. Anyone who's played Mega Collections and just decided to go into the extras menu knows the magic that the History theme contains. Not once since the first time I opened that menu have I been hit by auditory nostalgia in the purest form ever conceived. The History theme may be one of the most minor themes ever composed but for longtime Sonic fans more than likely stands as a pillar that still holds the love, they cherish with Sonic. The song feels embedded into the collective consciousness of the Sonic fanbase as it should be but also feels distinctly isolated from all negativity that surrounds the fanbase because the song was somehow composed so magically that it breathes nostalgia. The same can be said of Gems Collection's manual theme while holding a more sappy love vibe as opposed to pure nostalgia with History. History for myself personally, besides being there to remind me how much I love Sonic, is also a piece that brings stability and peace of mind because no matter where my life goes that song has never lost it's magic or luster and never fails to heal me personally. For as minor as these two songs are and the rest of Gems and Mega Collections' collective Original songs they're beautiful pillars that alongside Generations help solidify the love older Sonic fans have and help forge a bond with the younger newer fans as they grow and travel back in time into Sonic's history and are the only things I selfishly wish this already long video could've gone into more detail on.

[@LiamTriforce]

Honestly the compilations deserve their own freaking video

[@Club_Weeg]

@@LiamTriforce Would really love to see that since this video was such a wonderful time to listen and reminisce through.

[@DumDoDoor]

I couldn't agree more! Those themes are freak'n gems (pun intended).

[@chocov1233]

You've perfectly summed up why I love "History" from Mega Collection (Plus). I feel a special type of nostalgia for that game since it was my first Sonic game.

[@saricubra2867]

Ignore the negativity, i always think ahead and ignore the hate and nonsense in the franchise since Sonic 06 and Shadow the Hedgehog.

[@MasterAlpha1000]

41:38 Seriously that was an excellent timing.

[@candadianpirate]

This was an insanely well thought-out, researched, and presented essay of love with a level of quality that is rarely found in a typical KZbin essay. Thank you for really diving into the specifics of what made each soundtrack stand out, with examples and contextual history. I gained a much deeper appreciation of all these tracks, thanks to you! Can't wait to check out the rest of your channel.

[@BastianTheGreatestCreatorEver]

Don't worry about the Stardust Speedway Good Future theme playing during the race. No matter what, when the Metal Sonic race starts, the music will always be the Bad Future.

[@maude7420]

And it's annoying lol

[@mani_icon3135]

@@maude7420 Idk about you but I prefer the bad future stardust speedway over any of the other themes

[@maude7420]

It doesn't sound menacing and it's overused This theme wasn't supposed to be Metal's theme anyway, just the stage theme but it glitched over the boss music I prefer the Sonic 4 theme because it's more refreshing and sounds better to me, less like a bar music

[@maude7420]

The US theme is better and feels like you're actually fighting a threat The overused JP theme is lame af lol

[@Booboomuffins]

The effort pours out of the screen. You spoil me!

[@mmmyum4779]

Sonic Rush was a huge part of my childhood and I still listen to the soundtrack today

[@MilhSpears]

Im feeling confident after watching this, so I'm going to say what I feel to everyone. *Knuckles Chaotix was a fun game and the music was nice.*

[@tjg121389]

That game's "Door Into Summer" is my favorite VGM song ever. Its version in Sonic Generations ("Collection Room") is awesome as well.

[@trevinodude]

While I'm not a fan of the game itself... Knuckles' Chaotix has some amazing music!!!!! I'm glad the game has it's fans though! xD

[@masterboa6321]

I've never played it I'd like to

[@zacariasvelazquez8400]

The music of chaotix is beautiful, i cant say norhing about the actual game because i havent played the game yet

[@rafaeljoven8861]

Game was ok but the music was godly

[@danwaddledee390]

I'm literally crying. Like whenever it came to a platformer series's music, Sonic the Hedgehog always delivers. Yeah, some of the games are pretty underwhelming but I believe this series has some pretty impactful music. I Love it!!!!

[@tinguspingus2068]

Along with Gioeli, some of the other vocalists of the Adventure era were from glam bands as well. Tony Harnell sang for the Norwegian band TNT on their albums from 1984-2005, Paul Shortino sang for Rough Cutt and on a Quiet Riot album, and Ted Poley sang on most Danger Danger albums.

[@zap648]

Oh wait... I just realized that this is the second time I've watched the entire video... _eh, it's pretty good_

[@AniGaAG]

Funny thing about me: Nostalgia isn't a _thing_ I really ever feel or value. I don't love Sonic because of nostalgia, childhood memories, any of that sort of sentimental stuff. I love Sonic because at his heights - 2, 3&K, Mania, Generations, Unleashed daytime stages - I _know for a fact_ what a _tour de force_ of game design Sonic games can be.

[@AniGaAG]

@Ronald McDonald ... wat.

[@brenisis2772]

AniGa I’m in the same boat as you I’ve never had nostalgia for sonic but just like the games glad to know that I’m not the only one who got into sonic that way

[@waspywasp451]

WEREHOG IS STILL GOOD

[@AsterLotus]

This is basically me.

[@0vxx]

Nah, Adventure for the win.

[@dadrockband]

At 1:37:53 to 1:38:02 I can totally relate to that line. I grew up loving Sonic so damn much growing up but during middle school I was given crap for it constantly and felt embarrassed about liking it, but these past few years I've been able to really enjoy how much this video game franchise did for me and it makes me so happy that I'm not alone with that experience. I am proud to be a Sonic fan today and fully embrace it! :) P.S. Thank you so damn much for showing, highlighting, and appreciating how good Sonic's music has been all these years!

[@OurFoundingLiars]

I waited 50 minutes for you to talk about the godly Amy rose theme and I got an “eh” reaction... great vid otherwise

[@jSyndeoMusic]

Camel King Clarith Yeah, literally what was that part.

[@DamienZshadow]

I was a little surprised by that too! lol I don't care for Amy's theme too much but to hear it being scoffed off after such an in depth analysis of EVERYTHING ELSE was a bit surprising and funny.

[@smugshrug]

BA BA BAYA BA~YA

[@grilledmormons5270]

You're not alone man. I was also disappointed at him throwing shade at some of the US tracks of CD, saying some stuff "didn't make sense". C'mon man, that zone completion theme is *fine*, and Quartz Quadrant had some pretty killer rock in it

[@SareuoueMado]

I wanted him to mention how Casino Night was so different to the other tracks in Sonic 2 and how it was a staple for the jazzy dinamics that Sonic would use in the future I'm on min 32 and that hasn't happened yet

[@hacksmash]

wow i cant believe i watch the whole thing, that means this is one of the best videos I've ever watch, the attention to detail, i can feel the your passion for sonic in this video, Liam this video is a master piece, thank you for the hard work, this was amazing

[@Monkchelle_Kongbama]

I'd argue that a lack of rhyming makes these songs more enjoyable. Its like next level poetry. You don't have to sound like dr suess, you just need to describe a concept.

[@dduuddeechil]

If there's a ever a video to introduce me to your channel, this is probably the best foot you could have put forward, I can really feel your love for the series pouring out in the detail to attention!!

[@gold9523]

The US Sonic Boom was the first Sonic song i heard and i immediately fell in love with the franchise.

[@BSmokeyGaming]

Same

[@saysay7191]

Damn, this comment holds so much nostalgia

[@channel-re5uq]

For a sec I started laughing because I thought u ment the Sonic Boom game soundtrack

[@awsomedude23456]

Jungle joyride night is one of my favorite night stages as it has great music and looks amazing. It’s unique in that it takes place at dusk instead of pure night

[@valeriegough7423]

Thanks for that bit at the end, really needed to hear that. Unleashed was the game that got me into the series and the soundtrack is what got me listening to game music, so it makes me happy to see people being more positive about this game instead of writing it off based on it's concept

[@desmondnomad9844]

@Ronald McDonald the gameplay wasn't terrible, people just didn't like the werehog.

[@felorpy]

@@desmondnomad9844 That's not my case

[@andrewlavigne44]

I have a hard workout that's an hour long I was dreading...but not anymore.

[@Zolanark]

48:53 After this small section talking about the lack of rhyme scheme, I'd like to mention something I heard a long time ago: Those songs were translated from Japanese, a language where by happenstance most common use phrases seem to rhyme in the usual patterns us English speakers are used to. So the concept of rhyme in poetry and music isn't as big a thing in Japanese, because it's their normal like our not rhyming is ours, or so what I was told went.

[@tman_theboss4171]

That might not be necessarily wrong, but rhyme sceme in Japanese is just as prevalent as it is in English songs. Most songs and poetry in Japan have it. Japanese is a language that is spoken in a poetic nature.

[@RENO9O9]

Really wanted to hear your comment of “dear my friend” from sonic unleashed, is one of my favorite songs and one that made me cry by the end of the game

[@CiromBreeze]

I love how people can't help using the words "funky fresh" when talking about Hideki Naganuma nowadays. Because there ain't nothing like a funky beat!

[@rileyalt1251]

𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚝𝚠𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚋𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊 𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚒𝚌 𝚘𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚜𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎

[@TheWaffleFactory]

I ended up loving both ameirca's and japan's sonic CD OST. I didnt mind the chill vibes the us ost gave off but i love the intenseness of japan's. Glad to see love for Endless possibilites and Gamma's synthy theme too. Unleashed is probably my fave modern sonic game, werehog included... but man if i could make a change i would just axe that battle theme getting in the way of the sober night tunes. Plenty of new sonics i cant really enjoy like Colors, lost world, and forces, but their music always comes out on top. Aquarium Park is just a toe tapper man.

[@taffyistrashy]

Sonic CD wasn't made to fill in the gap between Sonic 2 and 3, it was originally developed to be Sonic 2. They released it in 1993 because it would boost the sales of the Sega CD if there was a Sonic game that had a fully composed, professional soundtrack. Sonic 2 would sell better as it was made for the main console and not an add on for the console, and the CD wasn't out yet so there you go.

[@thestripedmenace]

The Mega CD came out in 1991 in Japan, though... But yeah, SCD was original Sonic character designer Naoto Ohsima and Sonic Team Japan's take on a sequel to Sonic 1 - focusing more on exploration, skilled play and atmosphere - while Sonic 2 was programmer Yuji Naka and Sonic Team US/SEGA Technical Institute's, who worried more about making a faster, more accessible game that really showed off Naka's impressive programming chops, hence the faux-3D Special Stages done with no additional hardware and the split-screen multiplayer mode.

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I feel like much of this video's information (not that it's necessarily bad) has been _thoroughly_ explored already by various other channels before.

[@EthanCGamer]

Growing up, the music from Sonic always got stuck in my head. The music was unlike any I heard on the radio during the 00s and 10s, which made it seem so much more fresh. You can tell the music was created from a place of passion for the medium, not just to have some generic backing track. Now that I'm listening to more Japanese music, I can tell that a lot of it was inspired by the Jazz fusion and pop artists from Japan in the 80s, and 90s. To my American ears it was like hearing a completely new kind of music, one that made me appreciate video game music more. Sonic Adventure 1's soundtrack in particular sounds like it was lifted straight out of that period of music, and it shines brightly because of it. Hardware limitations on previous consoles restricted what kind of sounds could be made, but with the Saturn and Dreamcast that was no longer an issue, now including actual instrumental and vocal performances. From there the musical themes and compositions have only gotten better, and they consistently shine above other contemporary platformers. Thanks for making this video, it made me realize what made the music of Sonic so special.

[@rynogt4]

As someone who is very insecure with my opinions (with everything, not just Sonic) that speech in the conclusion is exactly what I needed to hear. Excuse me while I go jam to my favorite video game soundtrack: Sonic and the Secret Rings

[@MarcusWolfe]

Wow, seeing this brought back a lot of memories. My first actual foray into video game music was from Sonic Adventure 1; the cheesy vocals really connected to me in terms of tone with meaning coming when I reached high school. Ironically enough, it was Sonic who inspired me to run my fastest and try out for my high school track team. The songs have since been used as part of my run and exercise routine. Since then, I've been a faithful fan of Sonic mainly for the music; video game mechanics and such were secondary. I've stopped after generations, so I'm not privy to music after that. Still, most songs up until that have been ingrained as part of my childhood. And while Sonic 06 was, to put it lightly, a cluster-bomb, the music was something else! A whole new sound direction that works so well; it was my first introduction to orchestral rock. I still remember what one of my friends said to me about music when I was in high school. Music speaks. Whether listened independently or in its intended context, all songs can create a specific attitude to fit the context and/or desired mindset. It's just a matter of listening and connecting to what the instruments are saying. Even though I'm not musically knowledgeable like my friend; I easily understood what he meant and had a newfound appreciation for video game composition ever since. Thanks for this trip down memory lane and teaching me about the evolution of Sonic music from 1991 to now. It's amazing how much influence the Genesis era had from different music styles; never would've thought Micheal Jackson had influence on the tracks, as well. For what video games were at the time, a big-name artist putting their name to a game was unusual. A lot of things I never knew about the musical side of the Sonic universe has been revealed to me. P.S., the thesis you mentioned for Sonic Unleashed makes so much sense. I never thought of it as such until you said it.

[@mushroomdude123]

Amazing analysis. I get that you couldn’t cover everything, but I was really hoping you’d talk about the Advance Trilogy and Rush games. They’re different from the direction the Dreamcast games were going for and yet still feel incredibly fitting for Sonic.

[@miawmoon8959]

i had seen this video so many times. i don't think anyone had made such a loveletter for this franchise with so much meaning to me other than this video. it means so much to me, thank you.

[@Egolithz]

Haven't started watching yet, but will know one thing will be highlighted on: "Rolling around at the speed of sound, got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow".