Ys VIII -Lacrimosa of DANA- OST - Next Step Toward the Unknown

[@jakthebomb]

This is my favorite part of the game. Running down the mountain wanting so badly to get to the north side of the island. Awaiting what secrets lie within.

[@Gencoil]

Imagine spending all that time on the southern side and then discovering that there was a whole frickin' lost civilization on the other side!

[@escuenof7981]

I just beat the game with the True Ending today then remembering everything that happened while listening to this made me cry. But I want to get everything 100% complete in one file, Mapping Treasure, Quests, Items etc.

[@Walamonga1313]

This track makes it 10 times better too

[@PancakeBreakfast]

Gonna agree with you here!

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

​@@Walamonga1313 That's how I felt the whole gameplay!

[@Sonic2978]

One thing I love about this game is that even while Adol is a silent protag, his feelings of the Isle of Seiren are projected perfectly through the soundtrack. I think this music track is one of the best ones to demonstrate that. Adol has constantly wondered what lied past the mountains to the north. Once he sees the ruins below the summit, he needs to go see them up close. This music track does such a great job on encapsulating the excitement Adol feels as he's running down the mountain path toward those ruins.

[@JackieFroSTALKER]

I had never considered it, but I adore the idea of looking at the soundtrack in a game with a silent protagonist as conveying their emotions and personality.

[@Telesmana]

Agree

[@Telesmana]

Thats the feeling of adventure Also adol wrote a lot of books about his adventures

[@1MikeTakesAHike]

I totally freaked out when I spotted all the crazy architecture from the top of the mountain and realized that that civilization they've been showing us the whole time was actually on the same island. It was totally unexpected for me and I couldn't wait and go down to meet all the people...

[@milesshaw9059]

Adol doesn’t feel like a ‘Silent’ protagonist, but more of a ‘quiet’ protagonist.

[@Shipwrecksos]

Every single track in this game is memorable. The moment you hear it, you remember exactly where you were in the game, what you were doing, and how you felt doing it. It's downright insane how good this game's soundtrack is.

[@ergapollo4041]

That's honestly the case with every ys game. I'll never forget my first time hearing first step toward wars or the boys got wings

[@トキトワ]

個人的にこの曲がイース8で一番好き。ジャンダルム抜けて島の北側が見えたときの感動は今でも忘れられない。

[@sujingan6852]

賛成です、特に景色、北側のモンスターデザイン凄気な❤

[@alessandroparodi4700]

One thing i love about this serie is that it is simple in its premise: Adol isn't a chosen one, he doesn't have some complex motivation or a dark past. He's an adventurer and adventure. is. FUN! Dangerous, deadly and damn hard but fun nonetheless. And yes, you manage to kill the gods on the side but this is an adventure, a story to tell close to a campfire in a summer night. Damn i love YS

[@kereminde]

I rather agree, except- I think Ys Seven had him as a chosen one. Not THE chosen one, mind you... which was an interesting twist to the idea. (With one other aspect to it which made me go 'huh'). Then again, Adol isn't the chosen one and destined to become great. He became great back in Esteria *because* he went through all of those events willingly. He walked up to a would-be demon god and beat the crap out of them not due to a prophecy or fate - but because he was the one who put himself to that task.

[@Half-HeartHero]

Adol was quite literally a chosen one in this very game.

[@Gloochiiiiii]

@@Half-HeartHero Okay, but he wasn't chosen because of his destiny or anything. He was chosen because of his feats and actions.

[@celestialsylveon6453]

@@Gloochiiiiii I haven't played most of the Ys games but I played half of Ys Seven and I could swear he was

[@Gloochiiiiii]

From what I've heard about Seven, it's one of the only counterexamples, but also, it's one of the only ones I haven't played, so I'd still have to play it myself to see if there's any nuance on that plot point that I'm missing.@@celestialsylveon6453

[@RB38Smash]

A beautiful violin and an amazing guitar, the Falcom signature

[@dee_mo0]

RB38 Spotted.

[@RB38Smash]

Deemo 👁

[@starrodpiplup]

Wow! Didn't expect you here! 👀

[@RB38Smash]

StarRodPiplup 👀

[@RHINO_Mk_II]

Don't forget the wicked bass!

[@ArcVerity]

Definitely one of my favorite tracks of the game! Descending a mountain that you finally overcame on the north side, running down towards ruins and the unknown with secrets waiting to be discovered, it perfectly encapsulates the feeling of adventure.

[@pandaman1331]

I just finished this game like 2 month ago but listening to this makes me feel like jumping right back in. If the game wasn't already a 10/10 then it certainly became a masterpiece because of the OST.

[@lancewinchester1000]

One of the best field track. So Ys in every way, and musically, perfect with GUITAR SOLO!

[@germanshoe191]

Kinda funny you say this because this track was originally composed for Cold Steel lol

[@zennvirus7980]

And if you thought the southern side of Seiren was cool from above, the north side is So.Damn.Cooler. Especially when you approach it with this sweet piece of ear-pleasing beauty as a background.

[@Tiasung]

Especially during that certain part of Chapter 6.

[@Darkstar263]

I'm currently at this part of the game. I look forward to exploring the North side of the island.

[@nat9504]

I can vividly see the journey down the mountain when I hear this song. This song just perfectly fits the feeling of running down it at full speed to get to places you've only seen in your dreams.

[@madsoncaminha2517]

YEEEEEEES! I really did run down at full speed and beating everything, amazing song

[@nesoukkefka1741]

Best theme in the game for me perfectly reflect the fact that yes you succeed survive so far but the hardest part is coming.

[@YhelloWish]

You can see the big view of ruined city waiting to be discovered, so mysterious.

[@EcdsKO1323O]

Gendarme theme: Damn this is a banger. When you go down the mountain: What? Why does this go so hard! I'm hyped! When the guitar solo hits: I have ascended. Time to force edge these enemies and unleash my extra skill. Ys music is so underrated but it's so perfect. It fits with the fast and chaotic gameplay, especially when you play on nightmare and inferno. It's such an adrenaline rush.

[@AlithinoiDesmoi]

That guitar solo hits the soul 😊

[@ZioBlader]

The structure and the resemblance of the openings of Memories of Celceta & Ys Seven make me think that this song could have been a potential opening-song of Ys 8. It even has the classic guitar solo from 1:45 onward which is somewhat similar to Ys Book 1&2's first opening, Theme of Adol.

[@sumez4369]

In general, this is probably the most "Ys-sounding" track I've heard this the PCE version of Ys 3

[@Jordan3DS]

If only... instead we got a really weak intro with a bland song.

[@unleashed2724]

@@Jordan3DS bland? incorrect.

[@princefishyfingers7498]

The best part of the game hands down Running down the mountain waiting to see what adventures awaits and the hype of Hummel rejoining made it all the better

[@SenseiMasterShikikan-sama]

And hus interaction with Ricotta is just too wholesome!

[@DangHDinh-xi8dz]

I'm glad I picked up this game. By far my most favorite RPG of all time.

[@chid255]

Going down gendarme with this track playing was a once in a lifetime kind of moment in video games, the hype I was feeling at the thought of exploring a fictional ruin was crazy, and it wouldnt have hit the same without this song. One of my favorite pieces of music from this game!

[@Darkstar263]

I love the violin in this tune.

[@waleed03231]

You should listen to Vacant Interference from Ys 7. The violin in that song is so well done!!!

[@Elgar337]

For me, this is the main theme of the game. Fuck it, it's the main theme of the YS series. FUCK IT, IT'S THE MAIN THEME OF LIFE.

[@RasenRendanX]

the violins are so powerful. what a great instrument

[@お寿司だったね]

今でも聴きに来てしまう…

[@kNOwYouAndMe]

Its about travel down the backside of a mountain, nothing to crazy! Composer:

[@rico3285]

This track got me into Falcom games

[@GalanOfTruth]

This song is totally like a second battle theme from etrian odyssey, that feeling that you've reached the second half of the game and are finally reaching the truth.

[@KidIcarusX]

one of the best games of this gen

[@joejacker2101]

a certain kid: it looks delicious others, simultaneously: don't you dare

[@batchest7377]

This one gave me so much motivation when i rushed down the mountain

[@a.i.z1375]

why do i love the guitar solo so much?

[@Walamonga1313]

The bass too. As much as I love the guitars and violin, that bass stands out just as much! Really great track

[@a.i.z1375]

@@Walamonga1313 true

[@classicwarcraft9199]

This is Anime Opening material right here. Seriously this should have played in an Anime Opening.

[@VindAvSorg]

that syncopated lead around minute 1 is just fantastic

[@dovesr0478]

Banger, love that the title references the OG Ys bop First Step Towards Wars

[@Mohamed-tp7pg]

one of the best game ever made absolute masterpiece

[@javibre95]

Help, I can't stop hearing this

[@เผด็จาร-นนนนง]

cursed by dana waifu

[@Walamonga1313]

This track and A to Z have been part of my daily routine ever since I finished this game. I just can't not listen to them

[@TheShayaChannel]

This is one of the most awesomely Falcom songs I have ever heard. Holy Schwarzer, this is good!!! :D

[@dominicguy4218]

Team falcom are simply the best video game music composer they have always good beats and new good ideas to make good songs they always deliver in every games they make

[@teamsrs2516]

O

[@Masmix77]

Rean?

[@TainoMoya]

Oh heck yeah. When this first played i was filled hype for well. THE UNKNOWN!

[@kangtaw]

Nihon Falcom, you guys did a very good job. These OSTs are wonderful, very Falcom signature. I like all YS games and the OSTs so much

[@sy-cc4ob]

１のFirst step toward warsにかけた曲名がにくい… 拙い英語まで持ってくるとは 今作は体当たり攻撃とか色々昔の作品へのリスペクトがそこかしこにあって素晴らしい

[@Silk-TW]

I love both Ys 1 and First Step Towards Wars too much! I think this is why I love Ys VIII so much, too

[@landis9767]

my favorite in the game next to overcome the rocky path. i love the melody of the violin solo kicking in after the amazing guitar at the start, i don't exactly know why but it sounds to me like a voice narrating and celebrating the actions of the heroes, like "let me tell you the story of the adventurer adol christin" or something lol

[@forcer-duellinks1442]

Overcome the rocky path is my fav too! First time I saw someone say that.

[@SJaenith]

이스 1~2의 명곡을 이은 이스8의 갓갓갓명곡 1:38~ 노래도 시리즈로 내주는 갓팔콤 기타뿌셔!!! ㅠㅠ

[@MaskedKingDavid]

Jindo never lets us down.

[@CS2Malk]

He sure does!

[@d3ly746]

@@CS2Malk dude you might want to check your grammar (misdelivery of intent?)

[@CS2Malk]

@@d3ly746 I was saying in the sense that he sure does never let us down...

[@mtrickster23]

this was by far the best fight music while i took down that gigantyran near the location point. i kept slashing & blasting it with enough lead to stun it into a coma, while i got hyped by this music

[@chaotix67]

It was definitely satisfying kicking its ass after having to run from it early in the game lol

[@mtrickster23]

@@chaotix67 the 1st time meeting it was a nightmare though

[@ozrealix803]

This is straight up innocent primeval breaker mk II and im likin' it

[@lionheartgoodfellow3770]

This soundtrack is amazing!

[@BeowulfCav]

First Step Through Wars, and now Next Step Toward the Unknown, I wonder what next phase Adol's adventures will take him to? I hope we can see it through to the end.

[@yuxkos]

Anyone else’s favorite is Hummel? 😂. He was my main most if the time. I remember speeding down the hill, this being my favorite and playing as my favorite character, aah, the feels!

[@zacharyclaudio6238]

Your Gurl Calista ANNIHILATION

[@waleed03231]

Hummel was a joy to control. With him, it gave me these Monster Hunter vibes for some reason

[@haseoxv9508]

Well Hummel skill set is broken and fun at the same time lol

[@LunarTactician]

I really started to like him better than Laxia when his EXTRA skill completely NUKED the Bullfrodon when my whole party was struggling to damage the sucker.

[@deadturret4049]

Honestly Hummel grew on me solely because of how bullshit his special is, as well as one of skills called Counter-Trick. You can literally send him 20ft into the air on some boss fights.

[@4Spriggan]

Favorite ost

[@志保-n5b]

非常に良い聞き取り

[@CS2Malk]

My favorite Jindo track of the game tied with lacrimosa of dana

[@davidbedel8766]

Quel magnifique morceau pour cet opus de Ys !

[@JohnSmith-ff2pb]

This song sounds victorious, like you conquered the mountain.

[@bouftouskiller3774]

Merci bob pour cette découverte musicale, une vraie pépite 👌

[@CS2Malk]

Le lennon qui a du gout QUALITATIF

[@CynicalGamingBlogTerry309]

Best song in the game, no contest.

[@AlexanderFort]

This is one of my favs

[@aliyahyaa.d.2708]

the music I've been looking for😍😍🤩👍🏻

[@kazeryuu3603]

Oh my god this song is so good

[@shingshongshamalama]

the violin to guitar is fucking seamless ugh how

[@timothykirby4406]

Best music in the game

[@davidcook9875]

Yes! I knew Jindo composed this

[@LeMusicEnjoyer9319]

Outstanding track, absolutely one of my favorites. The bass, violins, guitars, drums, are absolutely perfect. The solo is impeccable, and the composition is immaculate.

[@estradekevin1995]

The best tracks on YS VIII

[@giuseppeparry1365]

First step: Towards wars Next step: Toward the Unknown

[@Vapouchino]

me playing Ys VII for the first time: wow this soundtrack is really cool but it's still missing something also me fighting Oceanos: Holly Sheet okay it's the climax they can't do better... the game at the second half of the game: YOU THINK I CAN'T DO BETTER KID ? YOU'RE WRONG !!

[@DangHDinh-xi8dz]

And after you think the game ended, you are suddenly faced with a secret boss to get the true ending.

[@christopherchasteen4990]

The first step was through wars, now here's the next step of the adventure!

[@Percsandperks]

This game is so damn good lol

[@연청-e7n]

개인적인 이스 8 브금 3대장중 하나ㅠㅜ 호프 어라이브 선샤인 코스트 라인이랑 어께를 나란히 하는 띵곡 잔달름 열심히 등반하고 시원하게 내려가면서 이노래를 들으면 진짜 전율이 돋음 개 띵곡

[@juliuspalacios7182]

Falcom❤❤❤

[@lionec226]

Nothing to say, just go to 0:56!

[@축구공-u5s]

장다름 지나서 섬 북쪽 벼랑 하늘길에서 흐르는 bgm

[@Alivio_GS]

A large ancient species chasing you 🤣

[@เผด็จาร-นนนนง]

dana chassing you bcuz she neeed D ... since 500 year LOL

[@givecamichips]

Why does this play for 6 seconds before Dana makes you enter the temple area

[@KyunaCookies]

*when the driving beat hits*

[@bsj8259]

세이렌 섬에 표류... 생존자 탐색과 이어지는 섬의 남부 탐색... 섬의 남북을 가르는 장다름... 장다름 정상의 주인 기아스번, 그리고 그 주인을 물리치고 내딛는 섬의 북부, 그 첫걸음

[@ElsewhereOnYoutube]

Name a game that have better OST than Ys VIII :

[@th0r0shvener52]

Probably Ys I & II Chronicles, Napishtim or Oath in Felghana. Too many iconic tracks come from those 3 games, and this track is basically a homage to First Step Towards Wars.

[@ElsewhereOnYoutube]

@@th0r0shvener52 Wait there is only Ys games :o

[@th0r0shvener52]

@@ElsewhereOnKZbin yes xD and the who Falcom music channel is gold

[@davidcook9875]

@@th0r0shvener52 ys 1 and 2 chronicles comes close but I still think 8 is the best

[@eeeeggnog._.]

Ys 8 was one of the few to compare to the xenoblade series soundtracks for me but I still think xenoblade comes out on top

[@KeyleeTamirian]

Sounds like it's supposed to be opening music.

[@month4369]

내가 장다름을 넘었다!!

[@Q-gf8vb]

Sounds like something out of Celceta.

[@yukimura6994]

Barbaros requiem

[@jay-arbuenaventura752]

this is amazing. but it seems there's an out sync on the timing on the rhythm on the chorus part.

[@YourVinished]

this bothers the shit out of me every time i listen to it

[@Gerboxification]

Lol I agree! If that weird timing in the chorus could've been just done normally or smoothly I would've liked it alot more!

[@zsaber20]

Jay-ar Buenaventura i think this song was meant for Japanese vocals as the lead sounds. If you ever listen to a j-pop/rock song, their vocals are sometimes out of sync like in this song

[@FloPe97]

Honestly its this minor detail that actually lets the song stand out even more to me and puts it from a "great tune" to "great and also extra memorable tune" in my opinion.

[@haydenhyde9395]

Jay-ar Buenaventura It seems like very intentional syncopation to me, likely to make the downbeats of the next phrase more impactfull.

[@LordFartamor]

[@berserkchip]

Naruto openings be like