Vaal Hazak Theme (My Original Composition)

[@abbasrawas3828]

It really adds that's fear aspect vaal deserves

[@Lioleusu]

Babe wake up Nathanaël Wsiaki posted!

[@nwsiaki]

😂

[@Teostra_MF_White]

Yes honey

[@DexFire1115]

YEAH! THAT'S MY BOY! Glad to see my suggestion finally come to fruition, and it's beautiful! Slow by foreboding, it definitely encapsulates Vaal very well. While slow in its attacks, it remains lethal with its effluvial aura. The music feels as though it is a warning, as Vaal would probably be the last of the three elders you would really wish to face. Not only can it effluvium suffocate you, but it agitates the smaller monsters in its vicinity. It should also be mentioned that the World Assignment was the first Vaal Hazak hunt, you have no knowledge, no lessons to guide you. It is just you verse a beast that will disintegrate you if it doesn't crush you. The vocals are also great and add to the terror wrought by the presence of Vaal Hazak. If it isn't obvious, I adore this monster. It's a shame that its fight is quite lackluster while it has such beautiful theming and ecology. I want to recreate it in my emerging fan game, making it truly menacing, even for experienced players. One notable spot I want to highlight with Vaal is its interaction with the wildlife of the surrounding area. Small and large monsters do not always leave when Vaal is present. In fact, I believe the Vaal Hazak v. Odogaron turf war the first turf war between an Elder Dragon and a large monster, maybe even the first with an Elder Dragon in general (I don't remember if Nergigante had turf wars before AT). Like I mentioned earlier, small monsters can be infected by effluvium and become more agitated. Sadly 5th gen dramatically dropped the power of small monsters in hunts, something I want to bring back. It'd make Vaal's major openings much more difficult to exploit with Raphinos and Girros biting at you with more frequency. Also, the greater speed we have in 5th gen means Vaal's more infrequent attacks pose less of a threat (although I get this balances the half-health status aliment, which has some issues itself). Blackveil also has its own additional gimmicks that are interesting, but I really don't like it as much as the original Vaal; its not as cute. Although BV's ecology does mean it could live outside the Vale, which is why I really wanted to see Vaal in Sunbreak with the vampiric theme of Malzeno and Gaismagorm. Maybe in MH6, or MH6G, or MHP6, or MHP6G, or MH7... Also surprisingly I still haven't done the RE Vaal Hazak yet, going to have to try it out after listening to this!

[@nwsiaki]

I want to tell you that I appreciate your presence in the comments and on my channel. It’s such a treat to see the passionate exchanges happening over music and games, my two favourite things :) Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your thoughts in a positive way! Embarrassing side note: I JUST made the connection that your icon is Vaal Hazak lmao I hope you are satisfied with this alternative score and that I’ve done good for your boy! I put a lot of love and time into this one.

[@Akashathesilentassassin]

God, that throat singing is terrifying. It really does sound like a desperate gasp for air. You used that perfectly!

[@Akashathesilentassassin]

Also, that fly buzzing sound is just- Makes me shiver. I do not like hearing buzzing, always puts me on edge. This entire theme is so clever-

[@nwsiaki]

I’m thrilled, thanks for letting me know! :)

[@greenragnerock8380]

1:56 God that chorus is breathtaking. the somber tone, yet still threatening tempo. God i wish more elder dragons had themes like these.

[@nwsiaki]

I can’t resist air conducting that part. The crescendo with both hands and the broad strokes as the orchestra and choir just lean into the baroque death-god vibes lol I can’t imagine how awesome it would be to fill a concert hall with that sound. I wish. :)

[@KenshinSanWandag]

New favorite theme song unlocked

[@user-ui3uy1fk6z]

as a fan of vaal hazal. this is amazing

[@nwsiaki]

Aw, thanks! I’m pretty happy with the result!

[@michaellennerman7844]

No freaking way, this is awesome! This version really accentuates the fact that you're fighting a dragon of decay in the remains of a decaying snake the size of a mountain.

[@206Zelda]

So THAT'S why it had a 'double jaw'. That's fascinating! Who's the snake? Dalamadur?

[@michaellennerman7844]

@@206Zelda actually the extra jaw is just part it, like how some fish have a second set of jaws for grabbing prey. The whole Rotten Vale is the decaying corpse of Dalamadur.

[@206Zelda]

@@michaellennerman7844 That's so cool!! I remember fighting Dalamadur in MH4 and felt sad that I haven't seen such a massive thing since. That makes sense why the tunnels looked like ribcages but I never put two and two together.

[@michaellennerman7844]

@@206Zelda Dalamadur is genuinely in my top three elder dragon fights. It's such a climactic fight. Right alongside Gogmazios and Atararu-ka.

[@kyledilbert6424]

I absolutely loved the sections around 4:30. The groaning adds a deep terror to this piece, like the silent wails of an undead army.

[@athos9293]

I don't comment, but this is the song i've been listening to the most.

[@nwsiaki]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@kilroy1306]

This is amazing i use it for D&D

[@soupandthunder6018]

I genuinely like this song more the Vaal hazak's in-game music (which I like pretty well still). Your attention to detail in these arrangements is amazing, I love the gasping throat singing and buzzing fly vibes. The lighter, rhythmic sections feel more true to Vaal's putrid yet passive nature in the veil as a seeming sheperd of rot. Then the big orchestral sections feel more the hunter (and commission's) perception of Vaal as an alien menace of death and decay. I personally find Vaal as one of the coolest elder dragons for being a more passive and regulating part of the ecosystem (hunting it always feel a bit unnecessary to me as he mostly is just chilling in the Veil,) but hearing the somber, gothic orchestral parts feels vindicating for fighting him. Amazing work!

[@coppersocks2021]

This is absolutely stunning. Vaal and Blackveil take the top spots in terms of my favourite monsters and you've done them so much justice!

[@nwsiaki]

Thanks! Glad you think so!

[@skyestormblade9264]

I’ll be honest, I’d love to see your music modded into the game! It’s just that good!

[@rafaeljoseph3951]

Now this feels just right

[@SirDoots]

Instant sub! Vaal Hazak was one of my absolute favorite things to hunt in World. To the point I always wore his layered armor 😂

[@nwsiaki]

Thank you!! Vaal’s armour looks amazing, very understandable :)

[@SirDoots]

@@nwsiaki Especially his Archtempered armor. I would change the glow color based off of what element I was using and I used the vampire layered armor from Halloween and match the eye glow

[@Akashathesilentassassin]

I love Vaal, too. Hate grinding for his damn fangs, but such a fun fight.

[@TsulaAngenati2292]

Yet again you’ve made another masterpiece. This sounds like the work of Hades- so it fits perfectly

[@DarkTheFloof]

And now i wish i had a pc so i could try and get all of these music masterpieces into mhw

[@cm-r384]

2:06-2:44 - awesome stuff. And I love the bits of creepy organ from 2:44-3:00

[@logic6615]

This is severely underrated! You always seem to know how to encapsulate the monster perfectly in your pieces. Can't wait to see more!

[@nwsiaki]

Thanks! Stay tuned!

[@おおき横山]

この曲から絶望感と切なさを感じました。瘴気の谷を住みかとするヴァルハザクにはぴったりの曲ですね。

[@prehistoricfanboy101]

Wonderful theme as always! By any chance could you make one for some of Rise's monsters? Given that the they're all inspired by Japanese folklore, they're obviously gonna need some traditional Japanese instruments thrown in. There are two particular Rise monsters I'd love to hear a fanmade theme of. First is Tetranadon. It's based off of the Kappa so it's an amphibious sumo wrestler. Rather than a didgeridoo that would typically emphasize a dirty, murky swamp, I think it'd be more appropriate for some different instrument to be thrown in that represents the pure rivers and streams, of which the Kappa/Tetranadon resides in. Oh, and for the sumo part, I recommend adding heavy taiko percussion. And then there's Somnacanth, a Leviathan based off of mermaids from both Japanese and western myth. Would love to hear that mix of beauty and eeriness in the form of some underwater motifs (not unlike your fanmade Namielle theme) paired in with feminine lullaby-esque vocals!

[@nwsiaki]

Well, look at all these musical ideas! Are you a musician yourself? I like where your head’s going. I’ll make a video very soon with a suggestions list that I’ll try to keep updated. Stay tuned!

[@prehistoricfanboy101]

@@nwsiaki Thanks for the compliment! Not really a musician myself though, I just have plenty of knowledge on this kinda stuff.

[@Dragnoone]

This is a really good take on vaal hazak, he is one of my favourite elder dragons, i think the aspect of horror in the music is way better than vaals original theme, with it being very energetic. Both are so good.

[@nwsiaki]

Thank you! :)

[@10100viperman]

amazing work!

[@cephadrome5986]

you genuinly make some of best original themes I love every one so much and wish I knew how to make it play in game

[@nwsiaki]

Thanks for the compliment, I’m glad you enjoy the music! I don’t know how to go about making mods, but I’m sure SOMEONE would have posted how, somewhere online…?

[@notdeus3834]

Gate Keeper of Hades💀💀🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🔥

[@neodintchly]

Sounds like Terraria and Dark Souls mixed together

[@bastienchalvin5242]

Very cool

[@domydoes5020]

Dude you deserve more subs and views. Please tell me you're more popular on another streaming platform? The original theme seems too "Upbeat" and fast paced for an undead dragon, this song definitely hits where I feel the original song misses. Well done.

[@DexFire1115]

I love the original too because of the feeling of despair it gives. Living such a solidary life can be hard sometimes. :(

[@nwsiaki]

Thanks for listening @domydoes5020! I definitely get most of my interactions and views on KZbin, so ya :/ Reddit doesn’t seem to be effective for me (I might not be « reditting » correctly), but I think many new listeners come from Reddit. By all means, share this music elsewhere if you know people that would enjoy. In any case, I was also surprised by the energy of the original. It does however sound more like monster hunter, which is the parameters the original composers have to work with. And a director who has their own ideas of what it should be.

[@Canal25bits]

0:01 to 0:08 0:39 to 1:07 1:56 to 2:58 this is my Best parts and im hope get similar this in alatreon theme hype or lagiacrus

[@Canal25bits]

What is next zorah or xenojiva

[@nwsiaki]

Between those two, Xeno. However, I’m thinking of doing another calm theme before (Elgado Outpost). I’ll post a video soon that offers a place to make suggestions though, it’ll be easier for me to keep track and for folks to see what’s in the works.

[@Canal25bits]

​@@nwsiakiok but later you could post the dire miralis theme because he is one of my favorite monsters and he has one of the best themes and I want to see a remake or a world version of the original theme I implore

[@nwsiaki]

I typically don’t make arrangements, I create all new themes. We’ll see (I’ll check out the original).

[@FabianWernli-gw3bj]

Better than the original🎉

[@206Zelda]

Not enough Nulberries to deal with this monstrosity.

[@jorobadonostradamus]

Increíble 😮