The one that's not normally seen in such a setting. Though that's my same answer if you replaced symphonic orchestra with any other genre. I love hearing weird instruments, and don't have a particular preference anyways.
Some fun facts about Genshin musics : - Currently the game has about 600 tracks, if you listen to everything that's 18h of music. - The game launched 2 years ago and is supposed to run for 6-7 years more, so it will have A LOT of music. - Genshin is divided in fantasy countries based on real regions in the world so all of them have their own musical style (first one is Germanic countries, second one is China, third one is Japan and fourth is middle east. Later we will also get France, South America and Russia). - Based on this, most of the music is recorded with well known orchestras (London Philharmonic orchestra, Shanghai Symphony orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic orchestra). - Genshin main composer (Yu Peng Chen) is well known in the community and the music team (HoYo-Mix) is also really apreciated, and they deserve it. Finally I have a recommandation. One of the battle theme is called "Die Mittsommernacht-Fantasie" and it's a real mix of classical music with some modern instruments, I think that as a musician it's my favorite in Genshin.
@@DrumRollTonyReacts Many of those tracks are different variants of songs (certain cities will have like 3 songs that are similar to each other and then on top of that have morning/day/night versions) but there's still a lot of unique ones
The most impressive thing about the song is actually the lyrics. It's an ancient form of Chinese poetry called Chu Ci (Yes, they're literally singing a poem). The lyrics are about Azhdaha's feelings after being imprisoned due to his erosion (Basically falling into madness due to being alive for too long). It has very conflicting emotions, more so taking in the context the quest where you learn all of this.
Two other suggestions I have are Signora's theme and Elogia Cinerosa. Signora is a harbinger like scaramouche and they are part of the main villain group in the game, hence why they have incredible villainous theme songs and boss fights. Elogia Cinerosa was first heard during a surprise reveal trailer hoyoverse dropped which showcased every single harbinger that had not yet been released. The soundtrack for that trailer is phenomenal as is the trailer itself. I recommend that if you do decide to listen to Elogia Cinerosa then you might want to consider watching the trailer in its entirety beforehand. The trailer is masterful
For more context, yes this is a boss battle ost and we are fighting a semi-divine giant ass earth dragon who has been sealed for far too long to not be angry The language is ancient chinese, for the region where the battle takes place is based on china. :D
I don't follow the lore too closely, but I think Azdaha is angry not because he has been sealed so long, but his long life has "eroded" his mind and it's the problem all long lived souls on Teyvat deal with. Zhongli is feeling it and Ei created the puppet in order to escape becoming like that.
The whole soundtrack from Genshin Impact is just a blast to listen to. They very frequently combine traditional instruments for specific game regions (i.e Inazuma will have Japanese traditional instruments, Liyue=Chinese, Sumeru=Indian/Middle-Eastern) with modern instruments and orchestras.
Everyone is recommending boss themes, so i'll recommend "Die Mitsommernacht Fantasie" (The Midsummer Night Fantasy), from Genshin of course. Think of this track as Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Summer, but modern. One of my favourite battle themes in Genshin
Track list of some pretty cool songs from the OST: Symphony of Boreal Wind Never-Ending Performance Wrath of Monoceros Caeli Saltatio Favillae Thundering of the Merciless/The Almighty Violet Thunder (Same songs just different instruments)
Man, Genshin music just hits different. Although I must say, I still don't understand why almost no one talks about "Destined Parting", it was played at one of the most emotional parts of the entire story and still I've only seen the official video and orchestra recording...
Genshin’s basic OSTs are also so good, when they released Sumeru recently I just stopped in a harbor and had to listen to the music playing in the background. If there’s any good thing to say about the game, it’s that the music is always phenomenal. Love these breakdowns, keep them up!
I generally end off my genshin session sitting in Vanarana in the middle of the pond where i can hear the Aranara singing along to the music, wonderful experience.
Dud sometime when im organizing artefact, I surprise myself just listening and forget what I was doing lmfao. Like that time I was in the sumeru pub with the jazz.(WTF they made a soundtrack for a random location).
Yes this is a boss fight music and defo one of my favorite osts from early ish game, now theres so many good osts its hard to choose but this is definitely high up there
I love this breakdown. As others have suggested, Signora's battle theme is another great one. The Raiden Shogun's battle theme is yet another. There's also Tartaglia's battle theme, and Andrius battle theme.
I hope one day you will react to an OST called "Sumeru".. This is something incredible, I was very impressed when I first heard it. Also, I advise the ost "Hustle and Bustle of Ormos"
If you ever want more genshin recommendations, aside from the great boss themes and die mit sommernatch, I also highly recommend the underrated and oft slept on chasm battle theme Inevitable Conflict. It gives off major Rachmaninoff vibes
So exited to discover your channel. I fell in love with Genshin Impact music, and Azdaha’s theme is one of my favorites. I thinks combines perfecto modern music with classical music, and music from different cultures.
Oh my God, I can't believe that you are reacting to Genshin's soundtrack! I came straight from Scaramouche's theme reaction, and I can't wait for your next one! One of my favorite pieces is Zhongli's theme, he's kind of a God from Liyue, a nation that's inspired by China, so his theme is kind of a mixture between chinese music with modern music, and it's so good! By the way, sometimes Genshin also releases some live performances videos from these themes, so if you ever are curious about how these pieces sound live, you can check that out. 😄
Someone in the discord PLEASE recommend the sad string track that only plays near the base of Narukami mountain. I dont know its name, but the sound is so distinct that if you know, you know. It's the only track that has made me tear up from its melancholy beauty.
I recommend you to watch the live concert of genshin, the new arrangement they do to the original tracks are amazing too, specially the last one, it´s marvelous, I always get amazed of how wonderful music the hoyo mix team create and the story they tell with the tunes, so accurate to the game, also its super cool hoy musicians, composer and music producers gets the story line only lisent the tracks and then become genshin players only for the music lol
I really recommend checking out "duel in the mist inazuma battle ost theme mv" on the official genshin impact channel. Each instrument is doing its own thing, requiring perfect timing, yet it all works. Would be very interesting to hear your opinion about it
If you are loving the Genshin OST, I would also recommend character themes. Some of my favorites are Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, Kamisato Ayato/Ayaka, and Xiao
watch the teyvat: teaser. It is a teaser for the game with great music and shows the music of all the different regions in game. It is also good for understanding the game a bit more, which might make reacting to it more fun
Letting you know. i found out they were singing. . . in mandarin iirc(???) but it was sung in a very western way. which will take your brain for a ride. XXD
You come in for the characters you like? You stay for the ~~gambling addiction~~ beautiful scenery, music, the lores and stories, the sad tragedies, the wholesome events, the characters interactions, killing timmies pigeons, and more
Great video as always ! By the way it would be really nice to see you react to Parade from Susumu Hirasawa from the movie Paprika, and overall most of the works from him with movies and Berserk related songs !
Rage Beneath the Mountains is even better than the Ode. I still think Azdaha’s music is the best of Genshin but I’ll be honest, there’s about 600 tracks and I bet you about 600 of them are great. Yu-Peng Chen is just that much of a Chad.
You should listen to Yoko Kanno. This song is obviously super influenced by Yoko Kanno's old works ( like an Escaflowne, Turn A Gundam). She's the pioneer in Japan video game and anime OST history. Before and after her appearance, the quality of the video game and anime OST has changed dramatically. Until then, no one could imagine that orchestras can been used in video game and anime. She brought all genres of music to it and revolutionized the history of video game and anime music. Please take a reaction to her musics!
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⏩ Video Question: What is your favorite instrument in a symphonic orchestra setting?
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The one that's not normally seen in such a setting. Though that's my same answer if you replaced symphonic orchestra with any other genre. I love hearing weird instruments, and don't have a particular preference anyways.
@@judah4753 lol... ok
Clarinet, I’m totally not a clarinetist
A tie between double bass and cello
oboes! Although I've not much knowledge on classical music
Some fun facts about Genshin musics :
- Currently the game has about 600 tracks, if you listen to everything that's 18h of music.
- The game launched 2 years ago and is supposed to run for 6-7 years more, so it will have A LOT of music.
- Genshin is divided in fantasy countries based on real regions in the world so all of them have their own musical style (first one is Germanic countries, second one is China, third one is Japan and fourth is middle east. Later we will also get France, South America and Russia).
- Based on this, most of the music is recorded with well known orchestras (London Philharmonic orchestra, Shanghai Symphony orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic orchestra).
- Genshin main composer (Yu Peng Chen) is well known in the community and the music team (HoYo-Mix) is also really apreciated, and they deserve it.
Finally I have a recommandation.
One of the battle theme is called "Die Mittsommernacht-Fantasie" and it's a real mix of classical music with some modern instruments, I think that as a musician it's my favorite in Genshin.
+1 for Mittsomernacht Fantasie, such a shame we could only hear it in summer event and now it's gone (at least it's still here on youtube :D)
Holy god, 600 tracks
@@DrumRollTonyReacts Many of those tracks are different variants of songs (certain cities will have like 3 songs that are similar to each other and then on top of that have morning/day/night versions) but there's still a lot of unique ones
@@DrumRollTonyReacts And each new region (and subregion) brings around 40-70 tracks.
Die Mittsommernacht-Fantasie, what a great recommendation
Now he's on a Genshin roll!
Yu-peng Chen hits really hard
More like Yu-peng Chad 😎
Genshin music is truly phenomenal
Indeed foxy ❤😅
lol I love you Fox Thief, I see you everywhere
He is everywhere 😅
Genshin music has never disappointed me, tends to be really high quality
Loved perfecting Azdaha’s theme during that one rhythm event
The most impressive thing about the song is actually the lyrics. It's an ancient form of Chinese poetry called Chu Ci (Yes, they're literally singing a poem).
The lyrics are about Azhdaha's feelings after being imprisoned due to his erosion (Basically falling into madness due to being alive for too long). It has very conflicting emotions, more so taking in the context the quest where you learn all of this.
the poetry is from 2000 years ago
"What language are we singing in?" That my good sir is ancient chinese.
Two other suggestions I have are Signora's theme and Elogia Cinerosa. Signora is a harbinger like scaramouche and they are part of the main villain group in the game, hence why they have incredible villainous theme songs and boss fights. Elogia Cinerosa was first heard during a surprise reveal trailer hoyoverse dropped which showcased every single harbinger that had not yet been released. The soundtrack for that trailer is phenomenal as is the trailer itself. I recommend that if you do decide to listen to Elogia Cinerosa then you might want to consider watching the trailer in its entirety beforehand. The trailer is masterful
Second this 100%!
Saltatio Favillae Is a masterpiece
I'm really looking forward to more Genshin music, can't wait
I am liking it. I dont want to burn the community out too much but damn.. its SO good
Let's goooooooo! once you hear Genshin music you can't Genshout!
Lol I see what you did there
That is horrendous
Lol that is 10/10 for Cyno
INAAFF
@@TNight00 Yes it's no laughing matter!
Genshin simply doesn't have any bad music. Most of it is phenomenal.
For more context, yes this is a boss battle ost and we are fighting a semi-divine giant ass earth dragon who has been sealed for far too long to not be angry
The language is ancient chinese, for the region where the battle takes place is based on china. :D
I don't follow the lore too closely, but I think Azdaha is angry not because he has been sealed so long, but his long life has "eroded" his mind and it's the problem all long lived souls on Teyvat deal with. Zhongli is feeling it and Ei created the puppet in order to escape becoming like that.
Big Frog dude.
And 99% that he is a geo dragon sovereign
The whole soundtrack from Genshin Impact is just a blast to listen to. They very frequently combine traditional instruments for specific game regions (i.e Inazuma will have Japanese traditional instruments, Liyue=Chinese, Sumeru=Indian/Middle-Eastern) with modern instruments and orchestras.
Everyone is recommending boss themes, so i'll recommend "Die Mitsommernacht Fantasie" (The Midsummer Night Fantasy), from Genshin of course. Think of this track as Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Summer, but modern. One of my favourite battle themes in Genshin
Same
Who do you fight in that soundtrack?
@@skirigari It was a generic combat theme used in Fischl's domain in the v2.8 Golden Apple Archipelago event.
@@skirigaria hilichurl lol
Track list of some pretty cool songs from the OST:
Symphony of Boreal Wind
Never-Ending Performance
Wrath of Monoceros Caeli
Saltatio Favillae
Thundering of the Merciless/The Almighty Violet Thunder (Same songs just different instruments)
Man, Genshin music just hits different. Although I must say, I still don't understand why almost no one talks about "Destined Parting", it was played at one of the most emotional parts of the entire story and still I've only seen the official video and orchestra recording...
Genshin’s basic OSTs are also so good, when they released Sumeru recently I just stopped in a harbor and had to listen to the music playing in the background. If there’s any good thing to say about the game, it’s that the music is always phenomenal. Love these breakdowns, keep them up!
Who among us hasn't stopped to vibe at Port Ormos?
I generally end off my genshin session sitting in Vanarana in the middle of the pond where i can hear the Aranara singing along to the music, wonderful experience.
Dud sometime when im organizing artefact, I surprise myself just listening and forget what I was doing lmfao. Like that time I was in the sumeru pub with the jazz.(WTF they made a soundtrack for a random location).
The language being sung if I remember correctly is ancient Chinese. It’s essentially a lost language
Yes this is a boss fight music and defo one of my favorite osts from early ish game, now theres so many good osts its hard to choose but this is definitely high up there
I love this breakdown. As others have suggested, Signora's battle theme is another great one. The Raiden Shogun's battle theme is yet another. There's also Tartaglia's battle theme, and Andrius battle theme.
I hope one day you will react to an OST called "Sumeru".. This is something incredible, I was very impressed when I first heard it. Also, I advise the ost "Hustle and Bustle of Ormos"
Looking forward for Enkanomia battle ost, (that one with breathing) !!!
yess i love the music from there!!
If you ever want more genshin recommendations, aside from the great boss themes and die mit sommernatch, I also highly recommend the underrated and oft slept on chasm battle theme Inevitable Conflict. It gives off major Rachmaninoff vibes
Can't wait for part two!
So exited to discover your channel. I fell in love with Genshin Impact music, and Azdaha’s theme is one of my favorites. I thinks combines perfecto modern music with classical music, and music from different cultures.
Oh my God, I can't believe that you are reacting to Genshin's soundtrack! I came straight from Scaramouche's theme reaction, and I can't wait for your next one!
One of my favorite pieces is Zhongli's theme, he's kind of a God from Liyue, a nation that's inspired by China, so his theme is kind of a mixture between chinese music with modern music, and it's so good!
By the way, sometimes Genshin also releases some live performances videos from these themes, so if you ever are curious about how these pieces sound live, you can check that out. 😄
Someone in the discord PLEASE recommend the sad string track that only plays near the base of Narukami mountain. I dont know its name, but the sound is so distinct that if you know, you know. It's the only track that has made me tear up from its melancholy beauty.
I recommend you to watch the live concert of genshin, the new arrangement they do to the original tracks are amazing too, specially the last one, it´s marvelous, I always get amazed of how wonderful music the hoyo mix team create and the story they tell with the tunes, so accurate to the game, also its super cool hoy musicians, composer and music producers gets the story line only lisent the tracks and then become genshin players only for the music lol
Im happy to see you review this song. I totally love all genshin music. You may also check La Signora and Enkanomiya battle music.
part 2 is gonna be terrific
Hoyo mix heavy focus on classical really make Genshin’s OSTs stands out in the current market.
"It is time, Morax! We settle this now!"
Trying to imagine hearing this live and it would be amazing. Love my low brass section.
Finally you're doing genshin music!!!!!! More people need to listen to this soundtrack
I really recommend checking out "duel in the mist inazuma battle ost theme mv" on the official genshin impact channel. Each instrument is doing its own thing, requiring perfect timing, yet it all works. Would be very interesting to hear your opinion about it
As a fellow metalhead I truly recommend you to listen to the 2nd part of Azhdaha battle theme. Gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.
Azhdaha is a story boss (later turned into farmable), similar to the other one you have listened to. In this case he is a big old dragon
He's not big, he just chonk dragon
Big Frog💀
If you liked this one your mind will melt in the second part.
If you are loving the Genshin OST, I would also recommend character themes. Some of my favorites are Zhongli, Raiden Shogun, Kamisato Ayato/Ayaka, and Xiao
I wouldn't be surprised if all the money went to the sound tracks and this point
The music in this game is super good
Lots of Genshin players comeback from time to time because of the music 😂😍
Genshin has lots of amazing music and this might be my favorite.
I wish i could enjoy the music instead of screaming for my life as azhdaha sends his dandruff flying
If it helps visualize it in any way,azhdaha is a large divine earth dragon consumed by rage and amnesia
Nier: Automata OST
For everyone who knows, please upvote this.
One of those tracks that make you ask "Is this the final boss theme?" but its just the second optional boss hahaha
"Moonlit Breeze"❤
Bro i think you'd really enjoy "Termination of Desires" it is Raiden Shogun's demo theme
Please Childe next or Signora. Both are gorgeous
I still think Childe's theme is the best in the game.
@@nathanpapp432 Have you heard Scara? Lol
@@DR_REDACTED Yes, and Childe's theme is better.
@@nathanpapp432 Nah bro Timmie's father theme is the best one
I feel the part two gonna be a nuclear bomb
in case you wondering, the lyric is archaic chinese. ( or so i've heard somewhere )
The language of the chorus is Chinese, the only song with Chinese chorus
Part 2 hits like a rock
This is the theme of the first fase of the boss fight against Azhdaha, who is big ass rock dragon.
Genshin music is INCREDIBLE. You'll be more than impressed!
Try all the boss themes, they're awesome
and that's only the phase one. you need to hear the phase 2
I swear Genshin Impact is just a gigantic album that comes with waifus and a game
This part of the boss theme always makes me think of Godzilla
Wew cant wait for part 2
This music is as heavy as azhdaha
watch the teyvat: teaser. It is a teaser for the game with great music and shows the music of all the different regions in game. It is also good for understanding the game a bit more, which might make reacting to it more fun
Very epic vibe from this one.
Letting you know. i found out they were singing. . . in mandarin iirc(???) but it was sung in a very western way. which will take your brain for a ride. XXD
Try “Caelestinum Finale Termini”, it's also from the game and I think it's good.
Theme fit for underground Godzilla
U should check out the Enkanomiya battle music, also a bunch of the sumeru ones aswell
Ba-gaaaa Da-gaaaaa ...
For a game that is - at least on the surface - primarily about collecting anime wives/husbands? It has no business having music as good as this 😅
Fr, I got into the game because of the incredible combat and art and stayed for the music and lore in the long run
You come in for the characters you like? You stay for the ~~gambling addiction~~ beautiful scenery, music, the lores and stories, the sad tragedies, the wholesome events, the characters interactions, killing timmies pigeons, and more
let's make La Signora Battle Theme from Genshin be the 4th piece. Marc and Alex are enjoyer of this piece
Great video as always !
By the way it would be really nice to see you react to Parade from Susumu Hirasawa from the movie Paprika, and overall most of the works from him with movies and Berserk related songs !
Combat beneath the waves my dude
Genshin music is just built different
This is pure gold, it feels more like Holst
been waiting for this since the scaramouche boss theme lol
Lovers' Oath it's the most beautiful music from yu-peng ,not the most epic but i always want to cry when im listening i hope you react for that one
Bro definitely should listen to Scaramouche’s boss fight theme
If I join the Patreon, would I be able to recommend Nier Automata? I'm positive you'll love it's whole soundtrack!
Please react to the Azdaha Boss fight OST (Rage Beneath the Mountains), One of the best OST's in the game.
He already did, video is coming out tomorrow - you can see it's scheduled.
genshin has sooo many good tracks i hope u react to some more
To me this kinda sounds a little bit like star wars music
What is Genshin? Genshin is at this moment the best chillout game released in last 3 years men :D
You should react to genshin demo osts, people love those. It will also bring in alot of viewers i guarantee so thats nice
Elogia Cinerosa is a must react
Esperando la segunda parte de azhdaha
some parts of this really remind me of lotr soundtrack
Maybe one day he’ll react to the Genshin concerts
Please react to more genshin Pat ! My request : rapid as wildfires the original version and also Yu-peng chen’s cover 🙏🏻💖
free to play game btw...
Lets goooo
They sing in ancient chinese
you look like giga chad
Genshin better have good music with all the gambling addicts playing the game…(me included)
didn't listen the second phase?
How about some sumeru ?
You have to play the game
please react to liyue battle theme, that is extremely good as well
Rage Beneath the Mountains is even better than the Ode. I still think Azdaha’s music is the best of Genshin but I’ll be honest, there’s about 600 tracks and I bet you about 600 of them are great. Yu-Peng Chen is just that much of a Chad.
Hey mate could you react to Plague Tale: Requiem soundtrack? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
You should listen to Yoko Kanno.
This song is obviously super influenced by Yoko Kanno's old works ( like an Escaflowne, Turn A Gundam).
She's the pioneer in Japan video game and anime OST history. Before and after her appearance, the quality of the video game and anime OST has changed dramatically.
Until then, no one could imagine that orchestras can been used in video game and anime. She brought all genres of music to it and revolutionized the history of video game and anime music. Please take a reaction to her musics!