Xenoblade Chronicles / 3 / DE - You Will Know Our Names | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@DisableYT]

Thank you for including the original even though no one asked. It's my favorite version.

[@hero3250]

Mine too

[@shadowfang1034]

Yeah its the best one

[@Malacite]

Didn't even know there were other versions. After hearing it I actually hate the "Definitive" rendition - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Please tell me there's an original audio option in that game. I still have my original Wii copy but I've been wanting to get the DE.

[@narius_jaden215]

It's awesome! I still love the one from 3 and DE more now but i'm a huge fan still.

[@donschaero7042]

Thank you, the original it's my fave too, got muccchh much kick than then remake obviously when you have already overdosed you cannot ever underdose again

[@jjthehuman3713]

The reason you hear the flute being so prominent in 3's version is because the flute holds a lot of sentimental value to the games themes, so if you ever look at more Xenoblade 3 stuff, you'll hear a lot of flute.

[@TimothyGod]

It's also a common instrument in 3. Which they use so damn well

[@scubajho]

Don't forget that, for XC3, most of the flute work is performed on custom flutes made to match the protagonists' instruments and have some non-standard tones/sounds. The animators also took the time to match the fingering of the musicians in scenes where the protagonists are playing. Idk what the budget is for music alone in the Xeno games, but it's got to be massive.

[@Cool-Vest]

That song also uses the metal guitars from Xeno 1 and the jazz and violins from Xeno 2, while still having the flutes, which are new. Basically summarizing the 3rd game: Taking heavy world building elements from the first two games while also having an identity of its own. This is also seen in the combat, which uses a clever mix of the timer cooldowns from 1 and the auto-attack dependent cooldowns from 2, which can then be fused. There's also the new things.

[@wesnohathas1993]

Toward the start of the game, the first 10 seconds of this song become your cue to run for dear life before the giant level 81 gorilla that was lurking just out of sight ganks you. The next minute of the song represents your courage to challenge this fearsome foe despite the odds. The second half of the song is your triumph in managing to stay alive that long, or perhaps even turn the tide of battle in your favor. Or it's the theme of nearly getting your ass handed to you by a bunny in the first area that was a little bigger than the others...

[@HEX33C1FF]

That literal killer rabbit seems to have been a shared experience for all of us, huh.

[@obungagaming6312]

@@HEX33C1FF Oh god, Evil Rhangrot

[@manbearpigsereal]

Don't worry, no spoilers here, these are the Unique Monster's themes in XC1 and XC3, XC2 has one too called You Will Recall Our Names. Unique Monsters are a collection of extremely strong monsters from each species, they have their own names, hence "names" being part of the titles of these tracks.

[@Much_Ado]

XCX has one as well, though it doesn't follow the same naming convention as the main series; it's "Uncontrollable" (and it's incredible)

[@InsanityReborn]

@@Much_Ado Well, it's called Uncontrollable up until it turns into Wir Fliegen, anyways..

[@Cool-Vest]

Immovable Gonzalez is a staple. Same with Territorial Rotbart. They're optional mini-bosses that can offer quite the challenge. Some are pretty easy. Some are off the beaten path. And some (the aforementioned Territorial Rotbart) will chase you around the first area in the game when they are a higher level than the final boss.

[@totalradlad]

@@InsanityRebornIt’s Uncontrollable until you beat chapter 5 and unlock the only battle theme.

[@hipo3314]

When Immovable Gonzalez starts to move

[@marche800]

What I like most about this song is that it has a story arc. The first couple of seconds is chaos and panic. This song only plays during really dangerous optional boss encounters and certain story beats so that tracks. Then it transitions and you're in the thick of it, just trying to survive. Then it changes again to the call and response section, things are starting to turn around you're hanging in there as it builds to the climax. It's our turn to kick some ass, this is a real fight that you have a chance to win and the song is celebrating it. Ah but it's not over yet, so we have the breakdown that transitions back to the loop, starting it all over again

[@orionhero]

The description that I heard from someone else was "If you die in the first few seconds, it's the boss's theme. If you don't, it's yours"

[@CybeleVG]

I love how perfectly it's paced so that if you encounter it accidently and run or die there's almost no chance it'll get to the hype part. It's perfect.

[@VincentLloydM]

You gotta love it when Jesse does the Xenoblade.

[@JessesAuditorium]

Always delivers

[@Kyoshiro973]

In the forest x->z from XCX is definitely a track he would enjoy

[@D1ab0lical]

The Xenoblade 3 one is a dynamic track that changes the lower the bosses health gets. There's actually another part to the song that plays at low health and a satisfying closer when you win but the video didn't have it for some reason.

[@hiccupasterisk]

I never thought You Will Know Your Names would be topped but then the Finale Version changed my mind.

[@Onavi1]

Exactly, i think regular finale was fine but XC1 one was better to me, until i heard the Climax

[@J2ojuiced95]

You Will Know Our Names - Finale has quickly become my favourite of the unique monster themes, due to the flute use and the more epic climax version, that kicks in when the monster is on low health. When comparing the original and the DE version, I prefer the original as it just feels more impactful, especially when hearing it ingame.

[@SlaXerDG]

The Xenoblade 3 one is pretty much a mix of you will know our names(XB1) and you will recall our names (XB2). That's why it's not exactly the same.

[@nb_nic]

I think all of the You Will X Our Names tracks from the whole series are composed by Kenji Hiramatsu, for me him and ACE+ are the definitive "sound of Xenoblade" with the guitars and violins and jazz fusion, while Mitsuda tends to do more emotional pieces like A Moment Of Eternity, a song that will destroy your heart with full context.

[@kieranray5340]

This is correct, originally it was all credited to ACE+ but DE included separate credits for Hiramatsu and ACE.

[@pkmn1558]

The xenoblade 2 version is called you will recall our names and is just as much of a banger as these 2

[@Midna78]

And then we have Sawano's "Uncontrollable" from Xenoblade X - or the "Oh fxxx, run for your life!" Song 🤣

[@RockLucena]

I've been waiting for this!!! 😍

[@CosmoTheCosmicCat]

The reason that the song from XC3 sounded like a different song than that of XC1 and DE is that it is a different song. DE's is a remastered version of XC1's, so in that case it is the same song, but the one in XC3 is more of a callback namewise and is its own song. XC2 also has its own version of these songs, being titled You Will Recall Our Names. These songs are all the themes for the unique monster fights, which are named monsters much stronger than normal.

[@lucassmith3790]

Yeah, he got confused, thinking it was literally the same song. When it's not even close. And unfortunately he never heard 2's. Whoever is giving the xenoblade requests needs to be more clear as to what he's listening to. I suppose he's playing the games soon anyway.

[@kieranray5340]

FINALLY. THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD. The original is certainly my favourite, I feel the DE version softens it a little too much with the brass. The original is just pure thrash adrenaline and scares the crap out of me when I'm wondering the world and it starts blaring. Finale is also incredible, but doesn't quite give me the same rush.

[@thenonexistinghero]

Same. XC3 is mostly a bit tamer. And the DE in general does sound a bit softer than the original. For most songs, I prefer the original because the roughness just adds to the feel, IMO. They just scrubbed almost all of that away in most of the DE songs and even when they go harder in some ways, it's still present throughout the whole song so it feels like they don't go as hard.

[@somethin7020]

@@thenonexistinghero To me while I can see xc3's being more tame because of the much clearer mixing, to me it feels a lot more bombastic because of the sheer amount of instruments being used. I don't know, I might be in the minority as having the 3rd one be my favorite. I think it's the most impressive in it's composition due to all of the different sections as well as having a huge variety of different instruments. Though if we want to go with songs that have an immediate impact that go really hard, I think the moebius battle theme for me is on the top.

[@thenonexistinghero]

@@somethin7020 I think with XC3 they became all too aware of how much Xenoblade's soundtracks were praised and I feel like the result is one that gives me the feel of something that's 'tryhard' or somewhat artificial. The first game had a very unique sounding soundtrack. Then with Xenoblade Chronicles X, the soundtrack was its own entire thing as well. After that, with 2 and 3... they tried go for a somewhat similar of reminiscent feel to the first game in regards of the soundtrack. And while they do some things much better as in a 'improve on what the original one had', I think it does just as many things that also detract from the overal experience and take away from the individual game's identity. Though for XC3 I do suppose the soundtrack is its best element. The story is a complete mess and I don't think it does its characters proper justice, the villains are the worst in the series by far and the combat is heavily simplified because they decided a quantity of millions of things happening was more important than quality & depth (and making it as deep as the other games' combat systems wouldn't work with so much crap going on to pay attention to).

[@somethin7020]

@@thenonexistinghero I don't really agree personally xc3 is my favorite and in my opinion it has the most unique soundtrack out of the 3 games, but that's fine everyone's allowed to have their opinion. Right now though, I don't feel like I have the patience to write about my opinions in depth.

[@rhettmitchell]

@@thenonexistingheroI totally feel the opposite about everything you said about 3. I think the combat can be way more engaging than 1 or 2 bc you can choose from so many different classes and arts at any time and switch characters whenever. Although I do still miss the individuality and sheer amount of arts at once from 1 and the blade special and orb system from 2. And the characters themselves feel like the most fleshed out main party we’ve had by far. Every character gets to be important, whereas in 1 or 2, some characters get their little arcs and then they’re just commenting on what is happening otherwise

[@Nobrev]

You WIll Know Our Names, You Will Recall Our Names, and You Will Know Our Names (Finale) share a naming convention and are all used in the same context in-game (they play when fighting unique named monsters, hence the titles of the songs) but they're definitely distinct individual songs that just kind of share a common theme and build off one another. They aren't really the same song through the series but they share the same feel

[@KhargReed]

It's been years since I heard OG YWKON. I love how it goes from "we're in danger" all the way to "NOW IT'S REYN TIME, BABY"

[@masdrionalt]

"Finale" from 3 is an original song that takes inspiration from "You Will Know Our Names" and "You Will Recall Our Names", and I honestly wish they had given it its own unique title to follow the pattern. Hopimg Recall from 2 makes it onto the channel soon so you can get a clearer picture of the full evolution through the series.

[@edd2004]

I heard somewhere that the original Japanese name for Recall was "You will Know Our Names Again," so it's presumably just a translation issue thing. Can't confirm it for myself though.

[@ketchuprats8378]

@@edd2004 yep, thats correct. the disparity only exists in english. if they'd localized 2's as something like "you will know our names encore" then 3's title would be fine and they'd both be more accurate, but because 2 went the route it did 3's seems weird

[@JavierLopez-ns8nd]

Should have been something like you will never forget our names

[@togsana]

I think taking inspiration from both games’ music makes a lot of sense lorewise because aionios is a combination of xenoblade 1 and 2s worlds

[@kieranray5340]

Re your observation on fanservice: Every Xenoblade game has a theme like this for Unique Monsters, 3's is called Finale because it's the conclusion of the trilogy. 2 has its own spin, and X does something wildly different. But yeah, Kenji Hiramatsu thrash metal jumpscares are a staple of the main Xenoblade trilogy (same composer as the Torna battle theme AND Mechanical Rhythm because the man is a monster).

[@Eltrotraw]

I was waiting for this one ever since I saw Mechanical Rhythm show up on this channel

[@glue3434]

YWKON is such an iconic track, the original/DE one always holds a special place in my heart after I first played the first Xenoblade game, but the other two, from XC2 and XC3, are phenomenal as well and I think work perfectly in context of their games and as ways to pay homage to the first song that started it all. I find myself liking the one from XC1 the most too, but whether I prefer the original composition or the DE one entirely depending on my mood. Like you said, one was more thrash and the other a bit more hopeful. Hearing the new version was a blast though, such a wonderful experience after 10 years with the Wii one. It's amazing to be able to see you finally react to this song too! Ever since I saw your Mechanical Rhythm (I think that was the one you said was in your top 10) reaction I was wondering when this one would come along. I know you said you weren't planning on playing it, but if you ever find yourself second guessing it I highly recommend giving XCDE a shot, it's more than worth it.

[@Sekainoowaride]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3, has it's own musical style even when Compared to XC 1 and 2. That's why the song was even composed differently lol.

[@Sekainoowaride]

One of the best songs ever made...Period lol.

[@elizabethagudelo7179]

the flute is a thing across the entire 3 ost and the reason is that 2 of the main characters play flutes and it's an important story point

[@zacharybierstedt1423]

Great video and breakdown, as always! If the other highly requested one you mentioned is Engage the Enemy, I would propose you do something similar to this 3-for-1 breakdown with Engage the Enemy, Counterattack from XC2, and Weight of Life from XC3. All three fill the same narrative purpose, and Weight of Life has a lot of references to the other two in its composition, so they're essentially another musical trilogy in these game

[@rhettmitchell]

Yesss I agree, he should definitely try this

[@realkingofantarctica]

As great as these are in a bubble, the content of the game and the series makes them absolutely *euphoric* to hear in-game. You basically hit the nail on the head with 3's, saying it sounds like "fanservice" for the original song.

[@XanderW7381]

I love every version of this song but definitive edition is probably my favorite

[@ZeldaGamer2005]

The song in Xenoblade 2 called You Will Recall our Names is called You Will Know Our Names in Japan.

[@finestcustard5647]

I've always thought of the name "You will know our names" as being about the heros that are going to go down in history and be remembered. It gets me fired up and is perfect for the challenging battles it plays in

[@IfritFGC]

The song you were talking about is probably Mechanical Rhythm. Man this series‘ soundtrack is so great I honestly need you to play through it at some point considering you also like FF. It‘s a big commitment so I would never expect it but I shall wait regardless.

[@레데]

I am a Korean subscriber. Thank you for listening to the background music. :D

[@aesgsadg322314]

My favorite is 3s, but I absolutely love all of these. I love 3 so much because, like you said, its always changing, but thats cause its made to loop different sections based on the % of the boss you're currently fighting. It works perfectly in the context of the game and it just adds that much more immersion. Monolith has so much thought put into the music and it really stands out when you're in the meat of it.

[@IceRuler]

Heh. One of the best OSTs I've ever heard. One of the things I love about this one is how it became synonymous for "RUN!", because players knew right away, especially early game, that they were screwed and if they didn't know, they were definitively going to. Now I have the original game and yeah... I also became a bit afraid to hear this music since it meant a unique monster, which are insanely high level, is attacking me. So yeah, a great OST, but one not heard as often as one would like in the game which is why I'm grateful it can be found here in YT.

[@thenonexistinghero]

Oh, this is nice. I hope this will be a thing of using multiple versions of a song if there are multiple like for remakes and remasters.

[@MK73DS]

"It may be an end game thing" is literally what everyone thinks when they hear a Xenoblade battle theme, they all are so epic they sound like end game epic boss music.

[@tylercoon1791]

My response to ‘is this the final boss theme!?’ for Xenoblade music tends to be ‘it _is_ the final boss......of chapter 1....’

[@Malacite]

Best track in XC1 God the first time I heard this I got so pumped :O This plays whenever you run into an open world boss (I always like to use the term NM or "Notorious Monster" from FF11 because it's short and fitting) * I didn't even know they brought it back in 3 or remixed it for the DE. Uncontrollable is the theme from Chronicles X and is *amazing* Also obligatory "IT'S REYN TIME!"

[@mallorycarll6280]

These themes play when you encounter the Unique Monsters on the world map. These creatures are usually massive and are high-leveled enemies.... like Lv. 80, Lv. 100. They also have memorable names that stand out in comparison to the other enemies in the game. I have always envisioned this song being the protagonists song. You will remember the party's name. Not the enemy's name. The protagonists will be victorious.

[@Moody.Smiruai]

Xenoblade 2 doesnt have this song exactly but it is one of my favourite games. Really good songs all in all!

[@MindJunkPictures]

Finally. I've waited so long for this song

[@alexstewart9592]

The one from three features prominent use of duet flutes because two of the game's main protagonists have flutes - at the start of the game their job is somthing called an "Offseer", a person with a duty to send off the spirits of the fallen after a battle by playing a flute. As such, solo and duet flutes are leading instruments across much of the soundtrack.

[@Aldo_R]

Thank you for reacting to this banger, man 💙

[@DanPeters-uz3pz]

Give this man Deathmatch with Torna, damnit

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

FOR REAL THO

[@Cool-Vest]

Also Roaming the Wastes. And Gaur Plains. And Mechonis Field. And Tantal. And Battle: The Golden Country. And Time to Fight: Bionis Shoulder. And Keves Battle. And Battle in the Skies Above. And Engage the Enemy. And Gormott. And the first game's title screen. You know what just play the games. They are not weeb traps despite what your first impression might be.

[@Razor921]

I'm glad you included the original, it's my personal favorite one. There's just something so nice about how simple and straightforwardly aggressive and metal it is. The other version dilute the essence of it too much imo, even though they're still fantastic (especially the DE one).

[@RealityMasterRogue]

Man xenoblade music is soooo good. If you want to hear more, the basic area themes are incredible. Satorl marsh, valak mountain, agniratha, colony 9, colony 6, mechonis core, frontier village, theyre all fantastic.

[@dinonadoop]

i can't speak for 3 since i havent played it yet (tho i suspect this would still be true in its case anyway) but hearing this song start playing out of nowhere while you were just fighting some low level jobber mindlessly inflicts an intense wave panic. depending on how you good you play from there, you're either gonna ride the high of kicking its ass with a chain attack while the chorus plays in real time, or you're going to get absolutely murdered before you even get there. there really is no way to describe just how intensly satisfying it is to hear this shit in those moments of victory, xenoblade 2's version called you will recall my names works just as well in that game as the og and deluxe do for theirs imo. i'm excited to see engage the enemy, and for no other reason but for the chance you read this far, now you know that The End Lies Ahead is a song name that exists from og

[@rumasai]

No kidding, the original version of You Will Know Our Names is my favorite version. This song is used for unique monsters you find in the world (and there are a lot. I was like lv9 by the time I heard this the first time.) That's a staple in the series, and each has a song called "You Will Know 'X' Our Names." Also I'm familiar with both BlazBlue and Guilty Gear music lol. It's terrific stuff. In pretty sure that composer also did the music for (I think it was called) Hard Corps Uprising, which was a 360/PS3 gen game that was similar to Contra.

[@AHylianWarrior]

Nothing more terrifying in the game where you're just vibing in the open world at a low level and You Will Know Our Names starts playing lol The song is iconic, but you are correct that the third game's one is a different song as the "finale". The flute in the 3rd game was a handmade unique instrument made for the soundtrack which is also the same flute the characters use in the game's story, so think of it as the flute in the song being them as it fights against the guitar which is the unique monster

[@wesnohathas1993]

You Will Know Our Names is the truest embodiment of the "why do I hear boss music" meme.

[@Requinix17]

The xenoblade soundtracks are legendary

[@zaeranos]

The first time I heard this song. I heard this song for about 5 to 10 seconds. I yelled at the screen "WHAT HAPPENED? WTF HIT ME?" As I saw the characters lay dead on the ground. Later I learned I was caught unawares by the EGMM (Early Game Murder Monkey) on Gaur Plains. It definitely is one of my favorite songs in the series, next to Uncontrolable.

[@LouisandraGan]

Thank you for reacting to this. 🙏

[@WH40KHero]

Dude! Yes, please! The original Soundtrack of Xenoblade 1 deserves to be apreciated more! Not that the DE OST is bad ( i mean, the opinions on it are pretty much split down the middle) but certain elements from the original work so much better in the context of the game and honestly feel more fitting in many places, so it should be helpful if both versions of a song are given time and room for apreciation.

[@lanhikari4930]

It’s a shame you said you weren’t planning on playing it because this is legitimately one of the best JRPG games especially story wise out there. I understand there’s so many things out there but I’ll stick to my guns when I say anyone that hasn’t played this game is doing a disservice to themselves. There’s also sooo much more music to discover when playing it!

[@lanhikari4930]

@@NuiYabuko nope, Xenoblade is my favorite series of all time. The first game has one of my favorite stories I’ve ever gone through, and the ost is also one of my favorite video game soundtracks as well, and 3 is also doing that for me too. Like I said, I’m sticking to my guns here, I LOVE this game and while I don’t want to overhype people I can’t help but gush about it any chance I get. Don’t know why “engaging” with the switch or whatever has anything to do with that. My point was the game itself, nothing with the console it’s played on in the first place

[@aeternusvotum]

Whenever I hear these tracks I really wanna play XC2 and XC3 as I've only played XCDE but they are such big time investments and I certainly don't have the time :( But it's also great for me to have heard the original version of you You Will Know Our Names because, like you, I've assumed it would the same and only remastered - boy was I wrong :D

[@kitten1591]

I really love "Engage the Enemy" - XC1 I can't wait!

[@painoman5083]

Veeeery glad to see this one, hoping the song from 3 includes the Climax section as well!

[@marche800]

Oh It's time. This was a long time coming.

[@jillfizzard1018]

I really liked this format, worked well for this reaction

[@dustinbragg1921]

The flutes in 3 are because the main-est 2 characters of the 8 main characters are Offseers, the people who perform the closest thing to funerary rights for the fallen, and they do so by playing an Offseers' melody on their flute.

[@maxwinterwolf66]

I like these kinds of reactions spanning more than one song from different versions/games. Kind of like a saga of music. If you want it would be cool having you react to the multiple versions of Esaka from KOF universe.

[@donschaero7042]

your top 10 was called Mechanical Rhythm iirc You are right it is different for each series 1, 2, 3 have different You Will Know Our Name All of those are battle themes, usually the main story battle

[@SquallSZ]

Very good initiative to decide to listen to the original to have a better scope of the others !!!

[@bloodrose9467]

The time has come!

[@koj30]

The thing with the og and definitive edition is that the og was made with mostly digital instruments i think while the definitive edition used real instrumentation.

[@muzhili9512]

there's an interesting thing about this song, every year niconico (a japanese video content creating site) holds a voting contest for the best VGM(video game music), in the year of 2010(which is the year the first xenoblade chronicles came out), the best VGM has two songs ranking #1. One is this song, and another one is "Inevitable Struggle" from zero no kiseki (falcom). There are like thousands votes casted for the osts, so it's pretty convincing.

[@guiltygamerxrd]

Ooh, I haven't watched this one yet but I know this will be good. Also, You Will Recall Our Names from XBC2 is part of the trilogy of songs, would highly recommend checking that one out too. Aaaalso, Xenoblade 3 battle songs have variation sections that are sometimes entirely different files in the game that not every video includes together. This is because the songs change as you fight. Like if the boss starts to get low on HP or is just about to die, or some fights have a "sad" version etc... For You Will Know Our Names Finale, look for a video that includes the "climax" version, you won't regret it :D (again, video hasn't premiered yet, maybe you already did I dunno lol)

[@totalradlad]

If he watched the right version, he probably heard all of the parts, but I don't know either

[@phatymcdaddy]

I'm really feeling it!

[@kaizerzero07]

Finally this is the greatest boss theme of the entire franchise, imo.

[@lucar1154]

This song in a nutshell: -Trash some mobs on a plain. -The song suddenly starts. -Look around and see that huge level 81 ape approaching from behind. -Try to run away. -Get trashed in one hit. True story for at least half of the fanbase of these games.

[@LillyTensei]

the one from 2 is called You WIll Recall Our Names. all 3 songs play during UM battles which are the big super leveled bosses, as well as used as character themes for a few characters. 1/DE is Shulk's theme, Recall is Mythra's theme, and 3's is a mix of the melodies of 1 and 2's which is the general idea of 3. I think it plays during a few Noah moments in the story but, in general The Weight of Life (which is also a mashup of 1 and 2 melodies) is used as Noah/Mios theme. the equivilant of the song used in X is called Uncontrollable

[@gaspump]

If you want to hear more ACE just look for Code of Princess: Turn it Up. Once you get a handle of their style you will always hear it.

[@finestcustard5647]

The one from the first game also reminds me of sonic lol. It's like some of the crush 40 stuff from the older games

[@danielnolan8848]

DE sound track is closer to a remix than just a touch up, somewhat controversial which version is the best, is the case with DE in general

[@kestrelynn]

I think you were thinking of mechbical rhythm in reference to the other Xenoblade song

[@hinish7124]

I love this song. Hope you treat yourself to the live recording version.

[@AiZm8]

starts with an E.... LET'S GOOOO

[@MitsuIsSleepy]

The one thing I prefer about the original is the tone of the lead guitar in the climax. Not sure how, but it just sounds that extra bit "cooler."

[@laythkataw4771]

The sound tracks from these games remind me of Trails and Ys which is some dope stuff

[@EdgardoJCruz-dk5kv]

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition version of the song also had more horned and string instrumentals accompanying the original tune. Giving a grand triumphant feel.

[@thenonexistinghero]

But at the same time the reigned it in by cleaning up the rough play, so it just doesn't sound as badass.

[@Firestar0513]

Given how much you liked the original version, I would highly recommend listening to the original version of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition songs you get requested. Most of them have the same sort of differences that you mentioned/noticed here. The community is pretty split on which version of the soundtrack is better, they are both quite unique and are mixed differently with different instruments and focus.

[@sammorin254]

JESSE! YOU MISSED THE KAZOO VERSION JESSE!!

[@Zenfaust1]

These are Field boss themes. The Field boss themes of Xenoblade Chronicles X is Uncontrollable and the Field boss theme of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is You Will Recall Our Names

[@jelyse14]

20:34 I'd argue Mechanical Rhythm is the fastest, this one would be the second fastest. Which is funny bc YWKON is the big scary "OH SHIT" Unique Monster music that springs on you and in some cases a sign that you're about to die whereas MR is... just the mechonis areas' normal battle music 😂

[@c9bepis939]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@cryptidian3530]

Great reaction and analysis once again! I'd love it if you reacted to "Lament of the Ahib - Black Desert Online"

[@nathannemyman3522]

Where does it play? A very threatening caterpillar 20 minutes in.

[@totalradlad]

And also big level 81 monkey in the second area

[@nathannemyman3522]

@@NuiYabuko the level 6 one near the shore a little down from Colony 9! And of course, who could forget the demon rabbit up near Tephra Cave

[@jayjaysheroah2485]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 you will know our names has parts to it low health climax and End

[@thetacticianmusician4603]

"Starts with an E..." Elysium in the DREAM? or Elysium in the Blue Sky?

[@CarkeysLive]

All of these songs are basically used for optional bosses. The name mainly links the style with XC2 having it's own more synthetic/jazzy version called You Will Recall Our Names. That's also not the end of the optional boss themes. All of which are great and treated with the same level of quality and grandeur as you'd expect any major boss should receive. XCDE: Fogbeast Battle XC2: Those Who Stand Against Our Path XC3: A Formidable Enemy XCX: Uncontrollable Each of these songs carry the similarity of being immediately intimidating and quickly becoming hopeful. They're meant to scare you when an enemy way beyond what you're capable of has you in its sights, but cheer you on when you finally come back to take them on a few hours and levels later.

[@vincentpey3929]

May i recommend "Mechonis Field" and "Zanza The Divine" from Xenoblade Chronikles Definitive Edition, theyre my favorites songs in the first games soundtrack.

[@Vinylmelody1517]

You should definitely listen to "you will recall our names" which is the Xenoblade 2 version of know our names

[@Dinklr]

If ur questioning why 3's one sounds like a different song. That's because it is. It just has a similar style to the first you will know our names

[@chroipahtz]

I haven't played 3, but in XC1 at least, this song is kind of like a reused/generic boss battle theme. I imagine the name (You Will Know Our Names) refers to the protagonists, not the enemies, so it sounds triumphant and driving rather than ominous. This was the first time I heard the original version as opposed to the DE version, and I gotta agree with you that the original is better.

[@manbearpigsereal]

the title refers to unique monsters having unique names. you will know their names.

[@chroipahtz]

@@manbearpigsereal ahhh, of course.

[@TimothyGod]

Thank you for the original again. From someone else thank you lol. I find the og for some of the xenoblade songs for better, some rematered are good, but og you will know our names is by far better imo. Honestly for me, the new one doesn't feel as impactful, when it's just the guitar going off, everything else feels so quiet. And I feel the instruments don't hit as hard, like the trumpets and stuff

[@VirgoTruck]

Can't waaaait 🥰

[@Midna78]

Of course they are different songs 😊 Only the names are the same and the fact that they play while fighting unique monsters. But I actually prefer the Xenoblade 3 version. When I heard it for the first time, I thought it was an anime opening.

[@hiccupasterisk]

Not you all tricking Jesse into thinking that You Will Know Our Names ~ Finale was the same song as the first one. You've all been naughty.

[@Kirleo]

Ow damn, finally it's coming

[@JVR_BC]

LET'S GOOOOOO

[@Iosan]

Xenogears - Awakening!