Xenoblade Chronicles / DE - Zanza the Divine | Reacting To Video Game Music!

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[@lanonyme-vod8090]

Amazing track, the singer is also the composer for this track (and many other Xenoblade tracks throughout the trilogy), we don't speak about her that much so I wanted to point it out! Manami Kiyota is fantastic

[@totalradlad]

Now that I think about it, I don't know if Jesse has heard anything from Kiyota until now. I hope he's able to hear more of her work soon.

[@lanonyme-vod8090]

@@totalradlad True!

[@EED1_evilsbane]

YOU WILL LOVE XENOBLADE!!! Trust me the music is already godlike by itself but when combined with the cutscenes IT HITS SO DIFFERENT, WE CANT WAIT!!

[@arjanzweers6542]

XBC fans say that a lot, and I tried the game as well, and I could not get into it. The gameplay simply isn't to my liking, and the game make a major design flaw that JRPG's often make, mandatory grind to progress the story. Having grind in a game is fine, but it should always be optional for the side content.

[@turtersvongenbu]

​@@arjanzweers6542 You really don't need to grind in Xenoblade. The game throws EXP at you. If you are losing a required fight, the problem is almost definitely not being too low level. It will likely be either a problem with your setup (equipment, arts, gems, active party) or your execution (arts combos, aggro management, chain attack structure).

[@Varindran]

There is no grinding once you get Chain Attacks. beating/overkilling a enemy with a Chain Attack gives a tong of EXP.@@arjanzweers6542

[@jacobmonks3722]

You don't really need to grind. Just pick up all the sidequests you can, and you will do a good chunk of them without even trying because they're just "get x number of y item" or "beat a enemy b times." You'll be doing that anyway, so it's just free experience. Hope this helps if you decide to pick the game back up.​@arjanzweers6542

[@autocorrect5456]

​@@turtersvongenbu not gonna disagree that this person probably had a sub-optimal setup, but levels are far more important (especially early on like most other jrpgs) in xenoblade. i seriously dislike how the "danger levels" associated with the color on the enemy names work mechanically. i've done a low level run by using dolphin gecko codes to adjust exp values so i could do the quests and not become overpowered instantly, and when everything is balanced it feels so good. however, more casual players who are just walking past most enemies, upgrading less useful arts, not min-maxing gems, not optimal equipment will struggle far more with higher level enemies ESPECIALLY early on. it makes sense why they'd view it as a beginner grind-trap so to speak. i mean, it's still essentially their own fault for avoiding the game part of the video game. in epic battle fantasy 3-5 the developer balanced the games around the idea that the player is fighting everything on each screen at least once, not just the mandatory ones. but even then, the harder fights will scale to your level. you just miss out on weapon and skill upgrades. it's funny if someone complains about grind in those games because then you know they were just avoiding the gameplay that makes up the... game. it's a bit harder to blame in this situation though, because the game doesn't really tell you what to fight and it's way more story oriented. quests are so "sidey" that maybe you don't want to kill all the random wild animals and just want to see more story. it's not like shulk and friends are bringing up how they almost got gored by a giant ardun in gaur plains while doing some random side quest during the main cutscenes. lol sorry for a giant wall of text. xenoblade 1 is one of my favorite games, and the only xenoblade game i actually like playing. mostly just wanted to bring up the case for people who are more interested in the story and characters than the gameplay. i don't believe you can get the same feelings from a "game movie all cutscenes" youtube video than what you'll feel actually playing the game, and what i described above may make it harder for people to want to push on playing it.

[@IfritFGC]

Let's go, can't wait for the Xenoblade playthrough! This is one of the themes that really stuck with me as a child and got me into the Metal genre. What's also really interesting is that the haunting vocals actually gain a new meaning when you play the song in reverse.

[@FuzHammer]

Definitive edition is the exact same game with updated graphics and an extra epilogue section at the end of the game so you're good to play that one And in terms of no one sending the og ost I'm not sure as to why I usually prefer the og version with some exceptions like Mechanical Rhythm but I think it's less that people prefer the Definitive edition to a fault and more just sending the newer version of the music since that's the one most people would think of. Like how I'm pretty sure the first One Winged Angel request on the channel wasn't og it was Advent or Rebirth if I remember correctly.

[@moomanchu608]

Most of the definitive tracks are just more complete. Esp for someone who didnt play the original release, they just lack something that definitive provides

[@pallao3500]

Definitive Edition also has a few QoL changes and allows for more cosmetic flexibility + has an extra challenge mode that wasnt in the original game.

[@Ladywizard]

well can't think of anyone had the "new" 3ds which was direct port(before that gamestop exclusive on wii and they pulled some screwy stuff to make more than msrp) and switch has been huge attach rate though yeah they seem to have limited print runs on the carts it is still available as digital on eshop

[@ottolehto]

The Def Edition is just the best way to experience the original game. It is truly an outstanding package to an outstanding game.

[@DetectiveThursday]

The good news is you do have the option of using the original soundtrack when playing definitive edition.

[@oneish7454]

The composer for this track, Manami Kiyota, handled about half of the game's soundtrack. Most of her compositions were cutscene and area music. Her contributions were greatly reduced in later entries, but she then went on to compose the final boss theme for Future Redeemed (the third game's DLC) essentually bringing the whole thing full circle.

[@J2ojuiced95]

I’m definitely looking forward to your Xenoblade playthrough, it’s a fantastic series. Without going into spoilers, this track and the area it played in were such a surprising shift from the rest of the game, which also reflects in the composer Manami Kiyota’s work. As she mostly composes the more serene area themes and cutscene tracks.

[@MetroidFission]

What I can't wait is for you to hear some of the zone themes, you reaaaally haven't heard that many. Hope you enjoy the game!

[@corruptedteka]

Kind of surprised you hadn't heard this yet ! Manami Kiyota has a very distinctive style for the more calming area themes, but this is also a work of hers and it sounds completely different ! It's very iconic to me.

[@QuiksilverX7]

Now we are talking! Xenoblade music never fails

[@solio4327]

Someone get Alpha's theme to this mans ears asap.

[@fractioninteraction]

Yes pls

[@WorldOfMinds]

DO NOT! I want that song to be a long game for this man! It deserves to be heard where it came from.

[@AniGaAG]

Please don't. Let that one be heard when and where it should - at the very, very, very end of Xenoblade Chronicles.

[@jackjohnson8305]

@@WorldOfMinds Why does it matter? its not like he's playing the games.

[@SuperNero791]

@@jackjohnson8305 apparently he's starting DE soon

[@GCLU]

Wished this was paired with Redeem the Future from Future Redeemed

[@PeachBootyPoppin]

That’s what I was thinking.

[@timkerkemeiker9791]

I was the one who asked for this song 2 years ago, so redeem the future was not out yet during that time sadly

[@fractioninteraction]

SAME

[@Ladywizard]

I just got xb3 for Christmas not ready for dlc spoilers

[@moomanchu608]

The composer of this song is so versatile. She makes songs like this but then beautiful melancholy music like Eryth Sea❤

[@lanonyme-vod8090]

Eryth Sea made me cry just by listening, I love Kiyota's work so much

[@esoteric7990]

I appreciate you going over both songs and your perspective on them

[@JomaXZ]

I think there’s not too much «fighting» about which version of the Xenoblade 1 soundtrack is better because Definitive Edition allows you to switch to the original soundtrack pretty much whenever... I imagine that’s at least part of it.

[@Vulcanfaux]

Better yet it lets you set combat and non combat music separately if you wanted. Other games that's lets you use og music as an option is usually a blanket swap, all or nothing.

[@SacrificAbominat]

I love the vocals in the original version, they're way more pronounced and clear, but I love the instrumentation in the Definitive Edition version. God if someone could combine the those aspects of both together that would be the perfect version of this song. Oh and have that whirly sound from the original in there as well. Now listen to Alpha the Divine from Future Redeemed.

[@T_Man]

This is one of my favorite Xenoblade songs, so it's great that you finally get to listen to it. I'd give more details about where the song is played. . . but no spoilers!

[@LostInNumbers]

You playing the Xenoblade games is awesome news! Can't wait to watch along.

[@timkerkemeiker9791]

I was one of the people who reccomended this song via pay pal. I reccomended this version of rhe song because in my opinion the quality of the definitive edition songs is higher, it is better recorded and has better sound quality etc so that's why i chose this version, but i enjoy both

[@icecreamorc]

Looking very forward to seeing or hearing your reaction to seeing these songs within context. One of the series many strong points is that it's cutscenes are in perfect harmony with it's OST. They aren't afraid to only use a song once or twice at Monolithsoft.

[@marche800]

One of my favourite battle themes ever, honestly. Its this perfect blend of tough and groovy. It's also definitely one of the biggest glow ups in definitive edition.

[@LAnite430]

Hope some Future Redeemed songs pop up in the future! It’s a small OST, but it’s all really good! Especially Cent-Omnia Region

[@Missroyal08]

I appreciate you running the original of this. I personally like this version better for the clarity of the vocals.

[@AceMonado]

So glad to hear you @jesse will be playing XC1! It really is a great game! The song is indeed a battle theme. Now, that sound effect you heard from the original song (not definitive), it has an actual in-game purpose associated with it. I'll be there to watch you notice it once you start playing. GLHF!

[@Snifalicious]

Spent $200+ to boost the song up the list but was totally worth it also, this game is peak

[@tex9542]

You should check out "A Formidable Enemy" from Xenoblade 3. There is 1-2 Base sections that you will absolutely love!

[@Agefonduge]

Woooo hype, there are a lot of banger that you still have to listen to, but reading from other comments it seems you're planning on playing the game! I'm excited for you! I'll watch the video tomorrow as soon as I can

[@GhostTwinkek]

yoooooooooo! I'm so excited about you playing a Xeno finally! I'll prolly actually watch your whole playthrough! There's so much to be experienced.

[@andrewwilliams8951]

That moment when the KZbinr making a Smash Bros Canonical Power tier list puts Shulk in S-Rank.

[@omgkurt1156]

Super hyped for the xenoblade playthrough! Everything about it (minus some areas of the game) goes so hard and works so damn well together, I really want to see what you think of the game and the music once it's in context

[@laggalot1012]

I don't find that the fanbase is all that split on the XC1 OST versions. I think for most people, the improved audio quality simply elevates what was already a stellar soundtrack, with maybe a small handful of exceptions (just 3 tracks, for my part). And by no means is the original worse for it! The soundtrack is a big part of what made Xenoblade memorable for people back then, after all and has always been consistently praised. It's just so well done. I'll say, though, it's been a while since I heard this track's original version. It sounds quite a bit more different than I remember. The DE version has really taken over in my mind on this one, evidently.

[@Arksimon2k]

Oh I'm glad you're going to play it. I had a lot of fun with it. The music is awesome across the board, and it looks great on the Switch

[@manbearpigsereal]

My guess is most definitive edition requests are simply because that's the one they heard, xenoblade as niche as it still is was massively more so before the Switch.

[@wesnohathas1993]

Well on top of that it's usually hard to favor a midi composition over a studio performance.

[@marche800]

This song is also one of the ones that people pretty ubiquitously agree is better in this version. I've heard arguments for a lot of the other famous XB1 themes but never really this one.

[@manbearpigsereal]

@@marche800 You hear less complaints because it's not as stark as, say, Engage the Enemy, which was a disaster in DE. Generally XC1 battle music > DE and DE field music =/> XC1, thankfully you can set it like that in game.

[@BrutalSalamander1]

​@@marche800 Eh, depends. I still like the old Zanza theme better. The new one's guitars feel a bit too declawed and the dope echo-sound parts that gave the original a lot of unique flair and spaciness got completely removed. I like the modern one's added guitar sections and sound samples in some instances but the overall song feels a bit more mellowed out and devoid of the original's grit for the sake of "cleanliness" for me

[@BrutalSalamander1]

Also the original Xenoblade was for the most part unavailable in America. It took a fan movement just to get a limited release there. Even then hardly anyone was able to even get a copy of the game afterwards unless they were willing to spend hundreds of bucks on ebay

[@nate6138]

I am so excited for the playthrough when you start it! It's such a great series.

[@tapwater3478]

Xenoblade is one of my favorite game series of all time, if not my favorite! I can’t wait till get around to the Xenoblade playthrough it’s gonna be great

[@faidhonnur3092]

Congrats on Beating this Masterpiece of a Game Jesse You are now a true fan of Xenoblade Chronicles "THERE IS NO GOOD GAME WITHOUT A GOOD MUSIC" 🎶🎵🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼🎹🎵🎼🎶🎼

[@armandovalenzuela8387]

I'm glad you decided to check out the original version as well, I like the guitar from the original game and the drums from the definitive edition. Also, can't wait for the Xenoblade playthrough!

[@philk5456]

"Redeem the Future" would be a great follow up to this video, since Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed has a new interpretation of this exact theme!

[@fatyoahi8612]

Can't wait for you to hear Engage the Enemy with context...

[@Ferodra]

"Sounds like a boss theme" My guy, you have no idea in what wild story and visual context this plays

[@rebletomars865]

Now he gotta listen to Alpha's theme from Futures Redeemed

[@MrPeanut624]

This is to Xenoblade as Godsibb is to Xenosaga III

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

Xenoblade is one of my favourite series that I've gotten into recently, so as a fellow newcomer I'm stoked to see your playthrough!! I think you'll like it. Personally there are only a few tracks that I prefer the OG over the DE version and that's probably because I didn't play the OG back in the day 🤷 it's just preference, that might be why you tend to get requests for DE tracks

[@dogabark3418]

This song is one of my favorite songs in the Xenoblade series. As you can tell by listening to it, it seems to embody the religious fantasy elements of the Xeno series with piano guitar and fantastical songs.

[@icecreamorc]

Zanza the Divine really feels like a song that bridges Xenosaga to Xenoblade.

[@EPOCHGAMER64]

I love xenoblade chronicles

[@HEX33C1FF]

9:52 That sound you mentioned actually shows up in another Xenoblade song, one I believe you've heard as well! Incoming, the major boss battle theme from Xenoblade 2. You can hear it about 2 minutes and 8 seconds into that song, and it's one of my absolute favorite additions to that song as a callback to the first game's final boss to add another layer of intensity to an already intense boss theme. I'm still heartbroken that Definitive Edition's version of Zanza the Divine doesn't include the sound, since it retroactively takes away a musical callback.

[@thesacredmonkey9149]

omg omg he is finally gonna start xenoblade ill have something great to watch while i study

[@faidhonnur3092]

Thank you for reacting to the original XC version Jesse ♥♥ There is some of the OST that are quite different on Definitive Edition This song however, not so much different, but I really appreciate you checking out the original version

[@Vayne_Solidor]

Xenoblade music is goated. 1,2,even X. 3 has the Moebius themes. Oh and if you haven't already, hope you listen to all of Caius's themes from FF XIII-2. Caius's theme itself, Heart of Chaos, Chaotic Guardian and especially Unseen Abyss.

[@jacobmonks3722]

3 has way more than the Moebius theme. All the off seeing melodies add very emotional vibes with some strong motifs, every battle track is a bop, and the area music, while more mellow than the previous games, are plenty atmospheric and fitting.

[@Sightseeer]

What I love most about the original is that when the song gets played backwards you can actually hear the words the singer is saying in the song giving it more meaning of the god slaying sword 😁

[@finalrush7]

Xenoblade 1 is the best game of all time, ENJOY YOUR TIME AND HAVE FUN

[@bahrunanggara7979]

This was what i was waiting for each reactors

[@WildspeakerYT]

Is time for my favorite track of XC1

[@finalrush7]

XENOBLADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FCK YEAH

[@JVR_BC]

**piano intensifies**

[@Zxanonblade]

When you play Xenoblade, where can I find your playthrough? Really interested to see what you think of the game and especially the music for each area!

[@totalradlad]

He will probably be streaming the game on his Twitch channel. The VODs will then be going up on his second channel.

[@Zxanonblade]

@@totalradlad Thanks! Didn't realize he has a VOD channel

[@SuperSavajin]

Basically Wii was midi and DE is now orchestrated

[@gormottigrebel9978]

So I believe it was disconfirmed by the composer but this track honestly kinda has what sounds like pretty fitting lyrics when played in reverse

[@thebaconator1883]

The best song from Xenoblade, period

[@DrakeSilvos]

oooooo switch time

[@DragonKingZero]

If you haven't heard it yet, I recommend "Incoming!" from Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

[@SquallSZ]

The musics of xenoblade ff6 and ff9 are my top 3 i think ! (And im soooooo wishing that one day you give FF6 a chance ! Im confident since you did Chrino trigger). Peace !

[@sailiealquadacil1284]

Okay, in case no-one else has explained it yet, a quick overview of the Xenoblade games: The first game, Xenoblade Chronicles, was released for the Wii. It was followed by Xenoblade Chronicles X (the only game I haven't played) on the WiiU, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch. Then, we got a remake of the first game for the Switch, with improved graphics, music tracks and menu, they also added an epilogue called "Future Connected", which had not been part of the original game. This was then followed by Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The first game blew me away, replacing Baten Kaitos as my new favourite game of all times. The Wii had crappy graphics, and they focused on other things than nice character models, but the environments looked stunning. When I saw them again in the DE, my jaw dropped several times at the sheer beauty of everything.

[@Kuuribro]

I do prefer the original. I think it just has more ... Weight to it. It feels more ethereal with the choir and also more dirty with the guitar. Maybe less precies but more contrasted because of it.

[@SkyflyNB]

LETS GO

[@AniGaAG]

DO NOT listen to the final boss theme of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC, Future Redeemed. It is awesome, yes. It is everything I wanted it to be, yes. DO NOT listen to it. Play the series, doing Future Redeemed last - and hear that music _then and there._

[@a_creatorsstuff17]

If you think this is all about a simple straight foward rhythm taken to a incredible extreme of grandeur.... You should hear Alpha (complete version) from xenoblade 3

[@Killertnt5]

Xenoblade Definitive Edition is just a Remaster of the game with more content to it and some quality of life changes.

[@Alejandro_P03]

Xenofans, can we agree that he MUST listen to "Riki the legendary HeroPon" song!!! lol

[@ghirahimlefabuleux8984]

The reason you've never really heard that kind of Xenoblade tracks is that like in most Xeno games they are used for moments/battles/areas that are either meant to be religious, mystical or spiritual in some way. From what I can remember you only got fighting themes or the endings as requests for Xenoblade so far. But you have definitely heard this kind of tracks from Xenogears or Xenosaga before. They basically operate in the same way for the use of these kinds of tracks. What languages the vocals are in depends on the track. In every Xeno game when you have a vocal track it can be japanese, it can be english, it can be latin, or it can be gibberish arranged to sound like a real language. This one is gibberish as far as I'm aware.

[@eeeeggnog._.]

I don't think there are any japanese songs actually, at least not in game. A couple had japanese versions released but even the japanese games used the songs in english

[@blanco6005]

Leess goooo👍

[@anubion42]

I kinda wish they remix from XBC3’s DLc made it in too. But I believe it’s a different name and it’s relatively new so I get not having it, or even it being on your radar. However it’ll be perfect if you ply through all the games after finishing one because it ties in so damn well.

[@rex_yaldabaoth]

I mean, calling it a remix is underselling it a bit, it's definitely a totally new song, just heavily inspired by this one.

[@kevinabbottlane1814]

I Love this Song OG and New Verion. But I Linke The Xenoblade 3 Future Redeemed Verion way Better Hope You Hear it soon Jesse.

[@dalbit321]

The final boss, in game, the boss is almost GOD. So that song show me feeling a little bit sacred

[@flik221]

It's reyn time

[@damianogelichi4641]

Next time listen "incoming" by XC2

[@fatbro7283]

the god game trilogy, they're just that good

[@jelyse14]

The original battle themes have that kind of aggression that DE doesn't completely capture.

[@jelyse14]

Fun fact, the original Nier was released 1 month before the original Xenoblade.

[@kaz7886]

I'd be glad if he were to not listen to any music from the games anymore until he starts and finishes the trilogy but it's inevitable. Just my personal opinion, definitely not what should happen, but it's my opinion.

[@amethist6774]

i don't think i can point out the differences between the original and the new version...

[@NebulaFox93]

Honestly I prefer the music from the original but the remastered version does look nicer

[@gigaganon]

while some are better in the definite edition, i mostly prefere the original, choices of instruments, impact, and so on

[@supersonicgamerguru]

IMO the original soundtrack is superior in almost every circumstance. You can hear each individual part much better where the DE soundtrack tends to muddle the muxing and makes huge changes to what voice is emphasized in some songs. At the very least, the DE completely butchered You Will Know Our Names for sure.

[@PeachBootyPoppin]

Let’s go!