Fun fact for new hunters who are unaware, Lagiacrus is the Lord of the seas, just as Rathalos is King of the Skies. He debuted in Monster hunter's 3rd generation which introduced underwater combat, a very unique mechanic with a few flaws but some clear fixes that could've been made to bring it back. Ceadeus appeared at the end of high rank in MH3.
Valstrax's theme bears some HEAVY resemblance to the opening notes of Keep Alive from Ace Combat Assault Horizon, so yeah... I've been hoping beyond hope for a crossover event of some kind.
Can’t wait to see you react to the full Ceadeus theme, Monster Hunter Tri was my first game so whenever I hear it I get a huge dose of nostalgia. It was just such a special moment fighting this giant underwater almost whale-like creature and as such the beautiful melody will forever be burned into my mind
Tri was my first MH as well! I can't help getting teary eyed whenever I listen to "To Those Alive." I feel like it captures the grandiose feeling of exploring the world of Monster Hunter so well.
Sometimes when the wind has stilled and the last waves bend the grass, I sit for a moment and remember the track leading up to the ceadeus theme. It's overwhelming.
I honestly think it would have won because it would have been hilarious. And it kind of would have been neat if it did win and if they thought up "okay well what would khezu's theme be if it DID have one and if one mutated to grow eyes?"
I read somewhere that the Kokoto theme in Fatalis OSt in MHW is homage to the Kokoto as the first village where Fatalis appeared to, in first MH you can only access Fatalis via Raid/co-op type quest.
Valstrax theme has my respect, but I'm so disappointed that ceadeus theme lost. Not only because it's my personal favorite, but because I felt that moonquake had the most room to remix. All the other themes are so complete already
@@herbyplayz5813 They didn't release an ordered list out of respect for the composers, apparently. Personally I feel like that reasoning is silly when it comes to the top 10, but I understand why they didn't do it for the rest of the songs.
I think the first phase theme really helps elevate the second phase. The first phase to me is all about ‘look at the majesty of this giant leviathan only ever mentioned in legend.’ Then second phase is almost feels like a chant or prayer in worship of it
Some of my honorable favorites Tigrex: Just the perfect theme for a vicious monster that just relentlessly dashes after you with the simple goal of running your ass over and thrashing you around. Nergigante: A great theme, you dealt with him once early on but only now are you fighting him in a true battle and you feel how strong he is and how tough this is going to be. Rajang: Return to Monkee. Just lots of bongos and a really catchy beat that always makes you want to dance, and also run for your life as he flails and spins and jumps literally everywhere. Alatreon: I'm not the biggest fan of the theme overall but there's a hyper specific part after the slower intro where the music starts picking up and getting really intense and I love that part, there's also a video someone made where they mixed the World theme and the MH3 theme together and the mix of the intense brass classical instruments with the electric guitar make that section SO perfect.
By the way, there are actually two themes for ceadeus. The lunar abyss is his theme at the start of the fight, and moonquake is the one where he gets serious and actually starts to fight you
Probably my favorite trio of music in all of Monster Hunter. The intro cutscene, Lunar Abyss, and Moonquake. I ALWAYS have to listen to those back to back. (Also for some reason, Lunar Abyss always reminded me a lot of music from Atlantis The Lost Empire. Idk why)
Beyond happy to just see Bazel show up, but in all honesty every theme just has it's own special place I find. Kinda shocked that Kulve Taroth's theme wasn't suggested, also that EDM track of Valstrax gave me major Metroid vibes. Great video as always!
Unfortunately, MANY people vote for stuff more so because of the fact that they love the monster rather than the actual theme itself. As you pointed out, there is just no way that Kulve Taroth is not in Top 10 when Safi Jiva - a VERY generic theme - gets to be in it. Also Lagiacrus/Islands theme is very cool and instantly gets embedded in your brain, but certainly does not deserve to be in Top 10. Another gripe I had with this voting system was that Caedeus didn't get the option of voting for it's Phase 1 theme, which is just as beautiful, if not better, than Phase 2; whereas Jhen Mohran got both Phases (by putting it in as Dahren's theme). Edit: I forgot another reason why the results are biased - because A LOT of the votes coming outside of Japan are from people who've only played World, so it's understandable that most of the top results are from World, when to be bluntly honest World's themes are pretty tame and unoriginal compared to Old World themes.
2:23 You say looking at a God. I say looking at the god damn devil that just took off it's slime covered gloves and told me to get in the fucking octogon.
My buddy asked what brachy was, and the best I could say was, "Im going to die. I'm going to go out there, and fight a 40ft Mike Tyson with exploding hands. Wish me luck"
I think it's worth noting that Lagiacrus's theme has the unique distinction among the Top Ten for being... a map theme. It's not Lagi's theme exclusively. It's the _basic battle theme of the map._ People just love and miss Lagi _that much._
The title of the song itself actually names Lagiacrus though (I think it always has, actually), much like Rathalos is named in the Hills theme. So while the theme exists for the map itself, Capcom knows whose theme it REALLY is.
@@dhisufiroafrozenseraphimdragon The tundra theme is fantastic, though I personally always associated it more with the Giginox. Also, for some reason, it reminds me a lot of the song "Daedalus" from Project Wingman
Dude idk how you have such a refined ear. It must be years of training but I'm constantly impressed by the things you pull out of your observations. I listened to many of these themes before fighting a lot of the monsters cause after World I was hungry and just went back and found a RICH RICH ost of glorious songs. and Mizutsune's always read as a dance to me. If you like that you'll LOVE Great Maccao's monster theme, it's also playful and feels like a dance/engagement but in a totally different flavor, more intense for sure, but just as locomotive. And then that brilliant read on Ceadeus', no shade to your pronunciation i just always said it as Sea-Deyoos. like Deus as in 'god'. As he's an ocean elden dragon whale thing, felt appropriate. But it's song IS special. Those harmonies are so on point, the song has this majesty and culture'd tone to it is the only way i can phrase it. can't help but feel we'd be good friends, as I'm also a singer and into VG music ahaha. Much love from The Cosmic Neighborhood!!
Also that build of the strings and horns in Valxtrax's themeis totally a lil homage to Nightwish's song Ghost Love Score. If not it's using the same like technique to elevate us into this big explosion, with the same instruments. Ah how is that done?! ahah
Ceadeus's theme Moonquake is probably my favorite theme in the entire series, because just like you said, it makes it feel like you are fighting a god, which makes the fight super memorable. I can't wait to see your reaction to the full theme, tbh.
@@jadenkarpoff9158 Harudomerugu has a great theme! I especially like the inclusion of the xylophone( I think?) throughout the song. Another monster with a great theme is Guanzorumu
Exactly, I ultimately voted for it despite the many other themes I love so not seeing it in the top 10 kind of disappointed me as it more than deserved it.
@slicklink9131 couldn't agree more... I didn't there existed anyone who appreciated Miralis and especially Crimson's theme... literally the most underrated in the series if you ask me. Glad to know I'm not completely alone:)
@_lost_paradise5089 i agree i adore the malzeno theme, including the Dire miralis theme and the Crimson fatalis theme dearly, as they're pretty much at least my top 5. like velkhana's theme is great, but compared to the Dire miralis theme and Crimson fatalis theme, i don't think it makes it to number one to me. either one of those two themes should've been number one, in my opinion.
I do wonder if we will get his reaction to oltura's theme from monster hunter stories 2. It was a majestic theme when I first fought oltura during the final fight
One of Mine personal favorite themes from mhw is Kulve Taroth‘s. Imo the music captures the monster's theme and characteristics perfectly and I love how different sections of the theme weaves into each other. Sounds both majestic and epic at the same time.
when you mentioned night on bald mountain and how you couldn't play it for us i just opened up another tab for youtube and found it through that. and you're right!!! the beginning of the invading tyrant does sound a lot like it!
The wildest theme from world that probably should have made it in is "Keeper of Hades - Vaal Hazak" Regal, devilish, respected, but undeniably monstrous. It decays so that others can live- and it will fight to remind you of this to its death.
Nah. Loving the theme on a personal level is totally fine, but when you think about Monster Hunter music as a whole, Vaal Hazak's theme is suuuuuuuuper generic. And personally I am disappointed that the composer(s) didn't go more into a darker tone.
I've got to say, with monsters like Valstrax and Gore Magala they really nailed the cool monster look and it shows in them being fan favourites, even if they're not your favourite I think it's easy to appreciate why people feel they're so cool
Mizutsune's theme feels straight out of Pokemon Conquest for me. That sort of feudal Japan, vibe like the Mizu is the lord of that territory, fighting another for it. Really nice.
my absolute favorite thing about the Bazelgeuse theme is how the opening strings imitate the sound of an air raid siren, really pulling you into the bomb run military theme of the whole track
Its something so small but adds to the fear of fatalis' theme After the first 3 sharp choir stings that it does, theres this rapid like rise in pitch before it continues the rest of the melody and it gives this insane feeling that even the choir is scared of fatalis at 4:48 if you need a direct reference of what i mean
I think my favorite part of zinogre's theme (the original iteration in this video, specifically) is that it's orchestral with an electric guitar with a distinct LACK of electric guitar wankery; it's a part of the orchestra rather than standing above it and contributing its unique voice as color to the whole piece. I would absolutely recommend listening to everything you can from the 3rd generation of monster hunter games (tri, portable 3rd)
i really think you should definitely give a listen to the diva songs, shes a in universe singer who sings in wyverian (monster hunter language) of wich ceadeus theme is technically one of them too. "soul of the world" still gives me chills to this day, it captures the wonder of monster hunter and its world for me perfectly. even if its not for a video its still a good listen. i do wish i knew who the actual real life singer was.
Malzenos theme would have been a great contender for the list, and as much as i would have love to have the frontier version of crimson fatalis's theme in the list as well, i vet that theh were only including main-line monster themes Edit: HOLY i did not expect the EDM valstrax thats so wild XD so cool of capcom lmao
What I like about Mizutsune’s theme is how it’s not repetitive, and continues to build up on itself, getting more and more complex as the dance becomes more and more hectic.
Damn, no Chameleos theme. All of the songs chosen are great tho! Btw would love to see you react to the ending song for iceborne, Tales Spun Trough Song. Might be my favourite monster hunter track of all time.
Idk how to feel about this voting event. My personal top 10 has Valstrax, Dire Miralis, Shara Ishvalda, White Fatalis and then 6 tracks from Frontier including my favourite Shantien...
When you listen to Ceadeus's theme please listen to "Everlasting Words" with it. It's not technically a 3rd phase theme or anything but it's sort of an ending to Ceadeus's theme and more of just to be listened to instead of to play during the fight, since it plays in the cutscene as soon as you've defeated Ceadeus (which is the ending cutscene of the game's singleplayer mode). When they did an orchestral version of Ceadeus's theme, they played Everlasting Words along with it. If you listen to it all, you'll understand why I say this Edit: it would also be fun if you did a video comparing any one of the monster themes which have been redone, and you give your thoughts on which one you like the best and see how it's been redone. Tigrex's theme has had 4 different renditions and there's a good few which have had 3 or 2
I can nearly hear a good J/K-pop artist or band sing on the silver star's 20th anniversary, but the old theme is a banger. On another note, I thought White Fatalis theme would be in there, but every theme in top 10 is really impressive.
I’m honestly surprised I didn’t see Dire Miralis’s theme up there but now that I think back on it that honestly makes sense because I doubt as many people have heard it. Especially the newer fans of the series like me.
The theme song of the monsters is really great, especially when the hunter rides on the back of a monster. There’s another dynamic version of the music with added drum beats that I really like.
0:49 I swear this exact line of conversation with the same wording has come up with everyone I've played Monster Hunter with at one point. I cannot wait for Wilds and I hope 'this f*cking thing' is there to be dick all over again. It just won't be the same without B-52 dragon.
10 in comparison to 20 years worth of music is simply way too puny to compile the best of all the soundtracks. This top 10 definitely has taste but no room leftover unfortunately for other bangers like Malzeno, Shara Ishvalda, Gore Magala, Nargacuga, etc. Without a doubt though, I'm so happy the fanbase has a keen sense for good music, giving Valstrax the victory for this poll. Mine personally would've been Mizutsune because I owe the monster a lifetime of gratitude for kicking my ass in the base Rise demo & shaping me into a professional hunter for the past 3 years now. Wonderful analysis video Marco & hope to see more later on covering or even ranking some other bangers 🦊 ❤
What I find amusing is that Lagiacrus' theme is a "generic" theme! But some of the generic location hunting themes are really good! Rise's volcano theme I think is way better than a lot of other monster themes we get too. Alas, no love for the fated duel against Shagaru Magala, best Low Rank plot ever.
Honestly I would have loved for ceadus moonquake to win because the vocals are fucking unreal and magical. But alas im happy valstrax won because the theme is also amazing and im glad zinogre didnt beat the poll again 😂
Alatreon, Malzeno and Magnamalo are personal favorites that should've been on the list imho but I'm happy with all the contenders! And I'll always prefer the Rise version of Mizutsune's theme because it just goes so well with the more Japanese instrumentation and choir.
Fun fact, fatalis' theme in world actually incorporates the battle theme of the forest and hills, the first area in the first game. Really coming full circle. Especially cause fatalis was the final boss of the first game
Kinda disappointed that Bloodbath Diablos didn’t make it to the top 10. It got the treatment I wish all of the deviants got with a remade version of the track for the base Diablos fight, but like Fatalis, it was split into 2 parts - Furious Rampage and then Tyrant of the Massacre. Glad Valstrax won, but man, want to talk about a top 3 contender for the first 4 generations of Monster Hunter, both the music and the fight. The whole experience, especially in the EX fight is just something else.
It's so hard to choose a favourite theme but I think some of mine are Malzeno, Vaal hazak (seriously his theme is AMAZING) and then I think it has to be all of Ahtal Ka's theme's. Hands down the best rendition of proof of the hero in the series - combined with Ahtal's final phase cut scene.
all those are marvelous, i keep my Bazel theme close to my heart anyway. It was the first theme that made me feel something as I discovered Wolrd first. The feeling of "oh god no! what is this! oh shit shit shit!" and then you died XD
Even though I don't personally agree with Valstrax at #1, I think that's one of the only themes that truly encompasses the feeling of playing Monster Hunter. I personally love Fatalis's and Safi's themes the most but that's because I'm such a sucker for compositions that invoke a heavy feeling of dread, danger, and an incoming cataclysm; but those don't necessarily represent the whole of Monster Hunter like Valstrax's theme does.
Ceadeus' theme is so beautiful that water combat was only in 3 but 4 had a hall where the singer would sing Ceadeus' theme, not sure if it was changable and I kept it on or if it was just that song
A bit disappointed that Arch Tempered Velkhana's theme wasnt in the top ten. As much as I love the base version of its theme for me personally, Arch Tempered's just connects me to the Velkhana more. Especially hearing both the reverse chase and mount themes. Highly recommend you check out Velkhana's Medley posted by That Chimichanga if you really want to hear the story of Velkhana through song
Safi'jiva might have my all-time favorite boss theme in any game, not just Monster Hunter. It definitely wasn't my favorite fight, but the song made it easier to farm.
Woah Caedeus throws me back My first monster hunter, tri is such a special game Edit: and omg Lagiacrus, I miss you underwater my boy For sure my most favorite monster and probably even ost in all of mh It pretty much defined for me what monster hunter sounds like
To be honest, I'm not TOO surprised Valstrax won. I feel like while some of the other monsters had better "Songs" (I know quite a few people said Caedus should've won) I think Valstras has the best BATTLE theme. As in... I'd probably be willing to listen to other songs just in my day to day, or when taken in a void by themselves. I definitely feel Valstrax is the best when you take the idea of the "Hunt" into account.
My problem with Ceadeus’s theme is that it feels like the good part is frontloaded, and then it kind of meanders until it loops. It’s also pretty short, but it loops very well, which helps disguise the length. I voted Allmother (that harmony never fails to give me chills), but unfortunately she didn’t even make the top 10. I don’t know how Deserted Island (Lagiacrus doesn’t have his own theme, he uses the music of whatever map he’s on, and Deserted Island is the map he’s most associated with) managed to beat out both her and Ibushi.
Agreed.... The theme with all its phases is amazing. I am pretty certain that the reason is simply that Kulve has left a bad taste in many player's mouth simply because of the grindfest it was and they heard the music so often that eventually they simply stopped caring about it.
Ibushi’s or Allmother’s theme SHOULD’VE made it. Sadly, I didn’t even know there WAS a theme vote because life was kicking my ass at the time and I wasn’t checking the MH socials often. But at the same time, I guess they don’t have as wide appeal, partly due to being newer monsters and partly due to the style being very different from everything else in the series.
People are mentioning that they are sad that X monster wasnt included, but honestly I'm sad they left out Frontier as a whole. Genuinely one of the BEST MH ost imo and very few outside of JP know about it. Its a shame because it feels like these amazing compositions are lost to time because capcom seemingly wants to bury frontier for some reason. Definitely recommend anyone to check out its OST especially some of the fan favorites like Duremudria, Disufrioa (a personal fav), Shantien, and Raviente.
You know you play alot of MH when you can hear the monsters roar perfectly throughout the themes 😂 but what i do love is who the themes play off the inspiration of the monsters Mizu has that japanesse tone to it, Caedas has that nordic theme
When I was doing my return to world playthrought. As soon as I hit Hi Rank I was looking forward to it and quickly enough, Bazel came crashing on a hunt. I love her!!!!|
I think what makes Mizutsune's theme so good is definitely the fact that his theme feels less like a fight and more like a celebration or a dance. Like you said, the percussion elevates the tone from any seriousness while still commanding respect through elegance and grace. 10/10 monster, I understand why Valstrax won tho
yo i havent played monster hunter tri but I have seen tons of vids on cedeus and listened to the ost, and to give you the rundown. Basically cedeus is an elder dragon who's insanely old and has a routine of smashing its head against entire islands to break it's horns when they get too big, sorta like rats chewing their teeth down. So your job as a hunter is less to slay the cedeus and more to do the biggest animal grooming job yet known to mankind before the animal smashes into the base of your home island so hard the whole thing sinks.
Somehow The Invading Tyrant sounds wrong without Bazel screaming at your face for absolutely no reason
I wish I could give more than one thumbs up to this
The Angry goose honking being missing makes it feel hollow
So f truee lol
Yeah, "LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOO" type of scream
Fun fact for new hunters who are unaware, Lagiacrus is the Lord of the seas, just as Rathalos is King of the Skies. He debuted in Monster hunter's 3rd generation which introduced underwater combat, a very unique mechanic with a few flaws but some clear fixes that could've been made to bring it back. Ceadeus appeared at the end of high rank in MH3.
Small correction, ceadeus was the end of village low rank. Alatreon was high rank.
@@naruconas Yeah my b, 3rd gen was my first so my memory is hazy lmao
Moga Village, my beloved...
Loc Lac, my dearly beloved.
@@galaxyknight2869ah yes a fellow Gen 3 starter such as myself.
Hot take: Underwater fighting wasn't as bad as people think it was
Valstrax can fight in a Ace combat game with that theme.
Valstrax can fight in a Ace combat game in general.
Valstrax's theme bears some HEAVY resemblance to the opening notes of Keep Alive from Ace Combat Assault Horizon, so yeah... I've been hoping beyond hope for a crossover event of some kind.
Valstrax is a jet plane, so he deserves a cameo.
Valstrax has the best theme in my opinion and I’ll fight people on it.
THEY SHOULD COLLAB!!!!!!
Can’t wait to see you react to the full Ceadeus theme, Monster Hunter Tri was my first game so whenever I hear it I get a huge dose of nostalgia. It was just such a special moment fighting this giant underwater almost whale-like creature and as such the beautiful melody will forever be burned into my mind
Beyond excited! Tri was my very first MH and there's so so so much nostalgia in Ceadeus' theme, ho-ly I can't wait
Tri was my first MH as well! I can't help getting teary eyed whenever I listen to "To Those Alive." I feel like it captures the grandiose feeling of exploring the world of Monster Hunter so well.
Ceadeus swimming out of the darkness behind me in the underwater cavern will always be a core memory.
Sometimes when the wind has stilled and the last waves bend the grass, I sit for a moment and remember the track leading up to the ceadeus theme. It's overwhelming.
They didn't let us vote for Khezu's theme because they knew it was a guaranteed win
Exactly
Facts
HAHAHAAAAAA SO FUNNY
I honestly think it would have won because it would have been hilarious. And it kind of would have been neat if it did win and if they thought up "okay well what would khezu's theme be if it DID have one and if one mutated to grow eyes?"
And when the choir comes in like:
The part of Fatalis’ theme that you said sounded like some other song was from the Kokoto village theme in MH1
pokke village was introduced in mh portable 2nd and wasnt in mh1. the town from mh1 is kokoto village
@@frontiergear8549 shit I meant Kokoto 😭 I'm a fraud
Well yeah, because the Kokoto theme borrows heavily from that song, just like the Deviljho theme takes heavy inspiration from Rite of Spring.
I read somewhere that the Kokoto theme in Fatalis OSt in MHW is homage to the Kokoto as the first village where Fatalis appeared to, in first MH you can only access Fatalis via Raid/co-op type quest.
I love how the strings in the begining of Bazel theme are immitating raid sirens
Valstrax theme has my respect, but I'm so disappointed that ceadeus theme lost. Not only because it's my personal favorite, but because I felt that moonquake had the most room to remix. All the other themes are so complete already
These themes aren't in order, idk why they didn't release them in order but its not that big of a deal
@@herbyplayz5813 They didn't release an ordered list out of respect for the composers, apparently. Personally I feel like that reasoning is silly when it comes to the top 10, but I understand why they didn't do it for the rest of the songs.
Moonquake also had the least amount of showtime in comparision to other themes on the list, which was sad.
I think the first phase theme really helps elevate the second phase. The first phase to me is all about ‘look at the majesty of this giant leviathan only ever mentioned in legend.’ Then second phase is almost feels like a chant or prayer in worship of it
Some of my honorable favorites
Tigrex: Just the perfect theme for a vicious monster that just relentlessly dashes after you with the simple goal of running your ass over and thrashing you around.
Nergigante: A great theme, you dealt with him once early on but only now are you fighting him in a true battle and you feel how strong he is and how tough this is going to be.
Rajang: Return to Monkee. Just lots of bongos and a really catchy beat that always makes you want to dance, and also run for your life as he flails and spins and jumps literally everywhere.
Alatreon: I'm not the biggest fan of the theme overall but there's a hyper specific part after the slower intro where the music starts picking up and getting really intense and I love that part, there's also a video someone made where they mixed the World theme and the MH3 theme together and the mix of the intense brass classical instruments with the electric guitar make that section SO perfect.
By the way, there are actually two themes for ceadeus. The lunar abyss is his theme at the start of the fight, and moonquake is the one where he gets serious and actually starts to fight you
The theme for the first phase of the Ceadus fight is often overlooked sadly. Absolutely beautiful song
Probably my favorite trio of music in all of Monster Hunter. The intro cutscene, Lunar Abyss, and Moonquake. I ALWAYS have to listen to those back to back. (Also for some reason, Lunar Abyss always reminded me a lot of music from Atlantis The Lost Empire. Idk why)
@@RiffRaffish Lunar Abyss is one of the most beautiful music I've ever heard in my life.
Beyond happy to just see Bazel show up, but in all honesty every theme just has it's own special place I find. Kinda shocked that Kulve Taroth's theme wasn't suggested, also that EDM track of Valstrax gave me major Metroid vibes. Great video as always!
Unfortunately, MANY people vote for stuff more so because of the fact that they love the monster rather than the actual theme itself.
As you pointed out, there is just no way that Kulve Taroth is not in Top 10 when Safi Jiva - a VERY generic theme - gets to be in it. Also Lagiacrus/Islands theme is very cool and instantly gets embedded in your brain, but certainly does not deserve to be in Top 10.
Another gripe I had with this voting system was that Caedeus didn't get the option of voting for it's Phase 1 theme, which is just as beautiful, if not better, than Phase 2; whereas Jhen Mohran got both Phases (by putting it in as Dahren's theme).
Edit: I forgot another reason why the results are biased - because A LOT of the votes coming outside of Japan are from people who've only played World, so it's understandable that most of the top results are from World, when to be bluntly honest World's themes are pretty tame and unoriginal compared to Old World themes.
Ceadeus won my heart instantly at the time and still to this day
2:23 You say looking at a God. I say looking at the god damn devil that just took off it's slime covered gloves and told me to get in the fucking octogon.
My buddy asked what brachy was, and the best I could say was, "Im going to die. I'm going to go out there, and fight a 40ft Mike Tyson with exploding hands. Wish me luck"
I think it's worth noting that Lagiacrus's theme has the unique distinction among the Top Ten for being... a map theme. It's not Lagi's theme exclusively. It's the _basic battle theme of the map._ People just love and miss Lagi _that much._
The title of the song itself actually names Lagiacrus though (I think it always has, actually), much like Rathalos is named in the Hills theme.
So while the theme exists for the map itself, Capcom knows whose theme it REALLY is.
The tundra theme in MH3 is called "Subzero White Knight", referencing Barioth.
@@dhisufiroafrozenseraphimdragon The tundra theme is fantastic, though I personally always associated it more with the Giginox. Also, for some reason, it reminds me a lot of the song "Daedalus" from Project Wingman
the theme itself is also incredibly hype, especially when Qurupeco starts doing the wing flap charge attack
Most map themes actually share this naming scheme. For example, the old swamp's theme is Gypceros'
Dude idk how you have such a refined ear. It must be years of training but I'm constantly impressed by the things you pull out of your observations. I listened to many of these themes before fighting a lot of the monsters cause after World I was hungry and just went back and found a RICH RICH ost of glorious songs. and Mizutsune's always read as a dance to me. If you like that you'll LOVE Great Maccao's monster theme, it's also playful and feels like a dance/engagement but in a totally different flavor, more intense for sure, but just as locomotive. And then that brilliant read on Ceadeus', no shade to your pronunciation i just always said it as Sea-Deyoos. like Deus as in 'god'. As he's an ocean elden dragon whale thing, felt appropriate. But it's song IS special. Those harmonies are so on point, the song has this majesty and culture'd tone to it is the only way i can phrase it. can't help but feel we'd be good friends, as I'm also a singer and into VG music ahaha. Much love from The Cosmic Neighborhood!!
Also that build of the strings and horns in Valxtrax's themeis totally a lil homage to Nightwish's song Ghost Love Score. If not it's using the same like technique to elevate us into this big explosion, with the same instruments. Ah how is that done?! ahah
Ceadeus's theme Moonquake is probably my favorite theme in the entire series, because just like you said, it makes it feel like you are fighting a god, which makes the fight super memorable.
I can't wait to see your reaction to the full theme, tbh.
So unfortunate that they didnt put frontier themes to vote for but i understand why it just wouldve been cool to see shantien and Disufora on here
Big agree on this, Disufora and Shantien have some of the best themes out of MH imo
They should do a poll of just the Frontier themes
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I like those themes, but Harudomerugu is the peak of Frontier music in my opinion.
@@jadenkarpoff9158 Harudomerugu has a great theme! I especially like the inclusion of the xylophone( I think?) throughout the song. Another monster with a great theme is Guanzorumu
A true crime Malzeno wasn't in the top ten... a pity.
Let alone the Dire Miralis and ghost flames of scarlet theme for Crimson fatalis didn't make it either.
Exactly, I ultimately voted for it despite the many other themes I love so not seeing it in the top 10 kind of disappointed me as it more than deserved it.
Facts. The whole Malzeno fight is so great
@slicklink9131 couldn't agree more... I didn't there existed anyone who appreciated Miralis and especially Crimson's theme... literally the most underrated in the series if you ask me. Glad to know I'm not completely alone:)
@_lost_paradise5089 i agree i adore the malzeno theme, including the Dire miralis theme and the Crimson fatalis theme dearly, as they're pretty much at least my top 5. like velkhana's theme is great, but compared to the Dire miralis theme and Crimson fatalis theme, i don't think it makes it to number one to me. either one of those two themes should've been number one, in my opinion.
I do wonder if we will get his reaction to oltura's theme from monster hunter stories 2. It was a majestic theme when I first fought oltura during the final fight
One of Mine personal favorite themes from mhw is Kulve Taroth‘s. Imo the music captures the monster's theme and characteristics perfectly and I love how different sections of the theme weaves into each other. Sounds both majestic and epic at the same time.
So maybe one day, full Ceadeus ost ?
when you mentioned night on bald mountain and how you couldn't play it for us i just opened up another tab for youtube and found it through that. and you're right!!! the beginning of the invading tyrant does sound a lot like it!
i would absolutely kill for a marco valstrax cover that sounded so good
The wildest theme from world that probably should have made it in is "Keeper of Hades - Vaal Hazak"
Regal, devilish, respected, but undeniably monstrous. It decays so that others can live- and it will fight to remind you of this to its death.
Thoroughly agree this is one my favourite monster themes
Nah. Loving the theme on a personal level is totally fine, but when you think about Monster Hunter music as a whole, Vaal Hazak's theme is suuuuuuuuper generic. And personally I am disappointed that the composer(s) didn't go more into a darker tone.
This and Malenzo's theme.
I've got to say, with monsters like Valstrax and Gore Magala they really nailed the cool monster look and it shows in them being fan favourites, even if they're not your favourite I think it's easy to appreciate why people feel they're so cool
Mizutsune's theme feels straight out of Pokemon Conquest for me. That sort of feudal Japan, vibe like the Mizu is the lord of that territory, fighting another for it. Really nice.
my absolute favorite thing about the Bazelgeuse theme is how the opening strings imitate the sound of an air raid siren, really pulling you into the bomb run military theme of the whole track
True sad malzeno or magnamalo even got top 10
Ceadeus is spoken like "sea-deus"
i like that edm valstrax theme so much, looks like a necrodancer theme
it’s been a fun 20 years of hunting hope to have many more. so many great selections, great video.
Hats off to all these tracks, they're amazing and I love Monster Hunter deeply, been there since my childhood
Its something so small but adds to the fear of fatalis' theme
After the first 3 sharp choir stings that it does, theres this rapid like rise in pitch before it continues the rest of the melody and it gives this insane feeling that even the choir is scared of fatalis
at 4:48 if you need a direct reference of what i mean
I think my favorite part of zinogre's theme (the original iteration in this video, specifically) is that it's orchestral with an electric guitar with a distinct LACK of electric guitar wankery; it's a part of the orchestra rather than standing above it and contributing its unique voice as color to the whole piece. I would absolutely recommend listening to everything you can from the 3rd generation of monster hunter games (tri, portable 3rd)
i really think you should definitely give a listen to the diva songs, shes a in universe singer who sings in wyverian (monster hunter language) of wich ceadeus theme is technically one of them too. "soul of the world" still gives me chills to this day, it captures the wonder of monster hunter and its world for me perfectly. even if its not for a video its still a good listen. i do wish i knew who the actual real life singer was.
Malzenos theme would have been a great contender for the list, and as much as i would have love to have the frontier version of crimson fatalis's theme in the list as well, i vet that theh were only including main-line monster themes
Edit: HOLY i did not expect the EDM valstrax thats so wild XD so cool of capcom lmao
Mizutsune has my second favourite theme, just after Valstrax.
Yes, I am a XX baby.
What I like about Mizutsune’s theme is how it’s not repetitive, and continues to build up on itself, getting more and more complex as the dance becomes more and more hectic.
I'm sad that Melzeno and Namielle didn't make the list.
Bagel’s theme is so iconic that whenever I hear it, I get the instant reaction of panic.
Damn, no Chameleos theme. All of the songs chosen are great tho!
Btw would love to see you react to the ending song for iceborne, Tales Spun Trough Song. Might be my favourite monster hunter track of all time.
Chameleos theme is the GOAT
Idk how to feel about this voting event. My personal top 10 has Valstrax, Dire Miralis, Shara Ishvalda, White Fatalis and then 6 tracks from Frontier including my favourite Shantien...
When you listen to Ceadeus's theme please listen to "Everlasting Words" with it. It's not technically a 3rd phase theme or anything but it's sort of an ending to Ceadeus's theme and more of just to be listened to instead of to play during the fight, since it plays in the cutscene as soon as you've defeated Ceadeus (which is the ending cutscene of the game's singleplayer mode). When they did an orchestral version of Ceadeus's theme, they played Everlasting Words along with it. If you listen to it all, you'll understand why I say this
Edit: it would also be fun if you did a video comparing any one of the monster themes which have been redone, and you give your thoughts on which one you like the best and see how it's been redone. Tigrex's theme has had 4 different renditions and there's a good few which have had 3 or 2
i think 5:07 is supposed to be a call back to Kokoto Village theme
but its neat to know that it also refer to what you said
I can nearly hear a good J/K-pop artist or band sing on the silver star's 20th anniversary, but the old theme is a banger. On another note, I thought White Fatalis theme would be in there, but every theme in top 10 is really impressive.
Kinda sad that neither Gogmazios, the Magalas or Amatsu made it into the top 10 i guess they (especially Gogmazios) are less known than the others.
I’m honestly surprised I didn’t see Dire Miralis’s theme up there but now that I think back on it that honestly makes sense because I doubt as many people have heard it. Especially the newer fans of the series like me.
The theme song of the monsters is really great, especially when the hunter rides on the back of a monster. There’s another dynamic version of the music with added drum beats that I really like.
0:49 I swear this exact line of conversation with the same wording has come up with everyone I've played Monster Hunter with at one point.
I cannot wait for Wilds and I hope 'this f*cking thing' is there to be dick all over again. It just won't be the same without B-52 dragon.
10 in comparison to 20 years worth of music is simply way too puny to compile the best of all the soundtracks. This top 10 definitely has taste but no room leftover unfortunately for other bangers like Malzeno, Shara Ishvalda, Gore Magala, Nargacuga, etc. Without a doubt though, I'm so happy the fanbase has a keen sense for good music, giving Valstrax the victory for this poll.
Mine personally would've been Mizutsune because I owe the monster a lifetime of gratitude for kicking my ass in the base Rise demo & shaping me into a professional hunter for the past 3 years now.
Wonderful analysis video Marco & hope to see more later on covering or even ranking some other bangers 🦊 ❤
was extremely disappointed not to see Malzeno on the list
Now he is obligated to analyze Ceadeus and Lagiacrus 😂
Correct 😂
Nah bro, you can't make a top 10 list without putting the Hot Fish God theme. This is Outrageous! It's Unfair!
This is what people voted for. I didn’t make it
@@MarcoMeatball I know, I just wanted to do a little Anakin Skywalker impression!! 🤣
@@gerardfarresfranch7242 OH lmao.
I love Safi's theme. Its been living rent free in my head ever since it came out. Long live the Gentle Simple Sailor!
What I find amusing is that Lagiacrus' theme is a "generic" theme! But some of the generic location hunting themes are really good! Rise's volcano theme I think is way better than a lot of other monster themes we get too.
Alas, no love for the fated duel against Shagaru Magala, best Low Rank plot ever.
"Subzero White Knight" from MH3Tri is my favorite area theme in all of Monster Hunter.
Honestly I would have loved for ceadus moonquake to win because the vocals are fucking unreal and magical.
But alas im happy valstrax won because the theme is also amazing and im glad zinogre didnt beat the poll again 😂
Would love seeing you react to the crimson fatalis medley someday! It's genuinely terrifying
Alatreon, Malzeno and Magnamalo are personal favorites that should've been on the list imho but I'm happy with all the contenders!
And I'll always prefer the Rise version of Mizutsune's theme because it just goes so well with the more Japanese instrumentation and choir.
I love how the Zinogre theme evokes such a feeling of a prowling hunter that strikes suddenly. So spot on, especially in the MHW version
Shara Ishvalda not being in top 10 is wild to me. I got into MHW just because I heard that track on yt.
Shara's theme had to grow on me but I really like both phases now. I also love the instruments and peacefullness of the camp themes.
Fun fact, fatalis' theme in world actually incorporates the battle theme of the forest and hills, the first area in the first game. Really coming full circle. Especially cause fatalis was the final boss of the first game
Kinda disappointed that Bloodbath Diablos didn’t make it to the top 10. It got the treatment I wish all of the deviants got with a remade version of the track for the base Diablos fight, but like Fatalis, it was split into 2 parts - Furious Rampage and then Tyrant of the Massacre. Glad Valstrax won, but man, want to talk about a top 3 contender for the first 4 generations of Monster Hunter, both the music and the fight. The whole experience, especially in the EX fight is just something else.
My personal favorite is Zamtrios from 4U. Its so great. Wish the 3DS games got more love nowadays
Oh, I *do* like that theme.
It's so hard to choose a favourite theme but I think some of mine are Malzeno, Vaal hazak (seriously his theme is AMAZING) and then I think it has to be all of Ahtal Ka's theme's. Hands down the best rendition of proof of the hero in the series - combined with Ahtal's final phase cut scene.
I started in World, never heard Ceadeus before! Awesome.
I'd love to see you react to the themes of the Gore Magala family. Absolutely amazing tracks imo
I always enjoy your breakdowns, someday I hope you break into anime themes. There's some good orchestral peices by Yoko Kanno and Shiro Sagisu
I’m just happy my boi Bazelgeuse got his deserved respect.
all those are marvelous, i keep my Bazel theme close to my heart anyway. It was the first theme that made me feel something as I discovered Wolrd first. The feeling of "oh god no! what is this! oh shit shit shit!" and then you died XD
Even though I don't personally agree with Valstrax at #1, I think that's one of the only themes that truly encompasses the feeling of playing Monster Hunter. I personally love Fatalis's and Safi's themes the most but that's because I'm such a sucker for compositions that invoke a heavy feeling of dread, danger, and an incoming cataclysm; but those don't necessarily represent the whole of Monster Hunter like Valstrax's theme does.
I relate with your reasoning for liking Fatalis and Safi's theme. Same here.
Ceadeus' theme is so beautiful that water combat was only in 3 but 4 had a hall where the singer would sing Ceadeus' theme, not sure if it was changable and I kept it on or if it was just that song
A bit disappointed that Arch Tempered Velkhana's theme wasnt in the top ten. As much as I love the base version of its theme for me personally, Arch Tempered's just connects me to the Velkhana more. Especially hearing both the reverse chase and mount themes.
Highly recommend you check out Velkhana's Medley posted by That Chimichanga if you really want to hear the story of Velkhana through song
Safi'jiva might have my all-time favorite boss theme in any game, not just Monster Hunter. It definitely wasn't my favorite fight, but the song made it easier to farm.
Man I can't wait to hear all the new music in Monster Hunter Wilds. Both the completely new themes aswell as remixes of old ones.
You mentioned the rite of spring here but the deviljho theme is basically just the rite of spring ahahah
It has been on my to do list forever
Woah Caedeus throws me back
My first monster hunter, tri is such a special game
Edit: and omg Lagiacrus, I miss you underwater my boy
For sure my most favorite monster and probably even ost in all of mh
It pretty much defined for me what monster hunter sounds like
5:05 its actually a reference to the kokoto village theme from MH1
Valstrax also got a recorder version remix in Rise DLC music, really funny shit, big reccs to look that up
To be honest, I'm not TOO surprised Valstrax won. I feel like while some of the other monsters had better "Songs" (I know quite a few people said Caedus should've won) I think Valstras has the best BATTLE theme. As in... I'd probably be willing to listen to other songs just in my day to day, or when taken in a void by themselves. I definitely feel Valstrax is the best when you take the idea of the "Hunt" into account.
Much love for Lagiacrus! MH3 was my first, so that theme resonates with me~
Every time I heard Fatalis theme start I imagine Sol Gryn from I Wanna Be The Guy or Boshy, one of those games xD
Safi is definitely up there for my faves, both in fights and the music itself
My problem with Ceadeus’s theme is that it feels like the good part is frontloaded, and then it kind of meanders until it loops. It’s also pretty short, but it loops very well, which helps disguise the length.
I voted Allmother (that harmony never fails to give me chills), but unfortunately she didn’t even make the top 10. I don’t know how Deserted Island (Lagiacrus doesn’t have his own theme, he uses the music of whatever map he’s on, and Deserted Island is the map he’s most associated with) managed to beat out both her and Ibushi.
I suspect foul play!
People will vote for anything related to Lagiacrus🤷♀️
Bazel really nailed "not this fucker again" style
It really was a shame that Gammoth's didnt make it. One of the most underrated them imo
Lagiacrus and Ceadeus were the two monsters that got me into monster hunter in the first place so their themes have a special value for me.
The lack of Kulve Taroth on this list is deeply disturbing.
Agreed.... The theme with all its phases is amazing. I am pretty certain that the reason is simply that Kulve has left a bad taste in many player's mouth simply because of the grindfest it was and they heard the music so often that eventually they simply stopped caring about it.
Kulve Taroth and White Fatalis not being in the Top 10 are the ones I am the most surprised about.
I am surprised for ceadeus being there.For me his theme is boring
Brilliance that Rules the Everstream is FANTASTIC
The 20th aniversary valstrax theme sounds like something i would hear in some star wars bar
Fatalis theme make me feel "what the f are you?!"
but Savi's make me say "please mercy"
Ibushi’s or Allmother’s theme SHOULD’VE made it. Sadly, I didn’t even know there WAS a theme vote because life was kicking my ass at the time and I wasn’t checking the MH socials often.
But at the same time, I guess they don’t have as wide appeal, partly due to being newer monsters and partly due to the style being very different from everything else in the series.
That entering intro of Bazelgeuze is really like air raid siren
People are mentioning that they are sad that X monster wasnt included, but honestly I'm sad they left out Frontier as a whole. Genuinely one of the BEST MH ost imo and very few outside of JP know about it. Its a shame because it feels like these amazing compositions are lost to time because capcom seemingly wants to bury frontier for some reason. Definitely recommend anyone to check out its OST especially some of the fan favorites like Duremudria, Disufrioa (a personal fav), Shantien, and Raviente.
Wholeheartedly agree.
You know you play alot of MH when you can hear the monsters roar perfectly throughout the themes 😂 but what i do love is who the themes play off the inspiration of the monsters Mizu has that japanesse tone to it, Caedas has that nordic theme
Kulve Taroth should've been here
Just the leitmotif should grant it the spot
Valstrax BGM feels like you are holding a rocket launched into the stratosphere with your dear life.
When I was doing my return to world playthrought. As soon as I hit Hi Rank I was looking forward to it and quickly enough, Bazel came crashing on a hunt. I love her!!!!|
me: hearing the bazelgeus theme
also me: loading dungpods in my slingshot
I honestly wouldn't mind an Event Quest in the future where the EDM version of Valstrax theme plays.
I think what makes Mizutsune's theme so good is definitely the fact that his theme feels less like a fight and more like a celebration or a dance. Like you said, the percussion elevates the tone from any seriousness while still commanding respect through elegance and grace. 10/10 monster, I understand why Valstrax won tho
wait did marco didnt yet react to ceadeus, lagiacrus, / amatsu / dalamandur yet ???
yo i havent played monster hunter tri but I have seen tons of vids on cedeus and listened to the ost, and to give you the rundown. Basically cedeus is an elder dragon who's insanely old and has a routine of smashing its head against entire islands to break it's horns when they get too big, sorta like rats chewing their teeth down. So your job as a hunter is less to slay the cedeus and more to do the biggest animal grooming job yet known to mankind before the animal smashes into the base of your home island so hard the whole thing sinks.
I was sad Ibushi didn't make it. But I think there were a lot of good choices, both ones I've heard and ones I'm new to. XD