playstation interview with stewart copeland - th-cam.com/video/tQq6rXdFGwE/w-d-xo.html Original song from lofty castle (bill is dead) - th-cam.com/video/4MAF2Zk4I1w/w-d-xo.html my own rendition of high caves - th-cam.com/video/7RsrlssoZwQ/w-d-xo.html
"Any kind of art is about the creation of tension, and then resolution. And in music, it's more subtle how it happens, and it's more esoteric how it happens, but it's the same thing: you create a tension... and then you release it." I absolutely LOVE this quote from the Copeland interview as the heightening and smashing of tension is EXACTLY what I've always loved about the Lofty Castle music, in particular, for years.
this was SUCH a good video idea. spyro 1 ost is my favourite soundtrack of any game and its awesome to go through each song individually and hear your thoughts (with your musical expertise as well) dark hollow is my favourite song in the whole game too, whenever i hear it im instantly transported back to when i was a kid sitting on the floor playing it for the first time, its so nostalgic and it always makes me so happy when i hear it
I actually like the change in tone in Dark Passage. I think it does a good job reflecting the theme of the level. It starts of kind of spooky and low-key in the darkness, but as you progress through the level the lights that turn the scary monsters into puppies is teaching you not to be afraid of the dark, so as your confidence builds up so does the music, and bt the end of it you're fearlessly charging through the darkness with a kickass guitar and drums backing you up.
“Sunny flight” was done dirty!! D-tier!! Lmao Such a wicked drum track, and the first of so many callbacks to the OG Spyro chord progression with the slammed guitar chords. Definitely one of the best tracks in the game, but I guess that’s what PTSD will do to you
Sitting here, listening to each track right beside each other, it becomes so clear how connected every level's music is to their respective home world. Doing so made every location feel connected, but at the same time totally unique. Copeland. you absolute genius.
Btw, like Lofty, Hurricos was also based on a movie soundtrack, Simpatico. Or the other way round, can't be sure, the movie was released the same year as Spyro 2. It definitely sounds almost the same as in the game.
Dark Hollow is my all time favorite Spyro, if not video game theme. And, you're right, there is definitely some polyrhythmic fun happening in there, with triplets and duplets happening simultaneously. For context, I am a music teacher too! Love the musical knowledge you spread throughout, rock on!
Nothing compares to finally getting to Gnasty's Loot the first time, after finally opening that mysterious final dragon head, and hearing this music. Perfectly captures finally getting to fly and just rushing through treasure and chasing down the final thieves and the dopamine rush first experiencing it.
Your musical insight on this soundtrack is really interesting! As a life long Spyro fan and a musician myself I'd be really interested in your thoughts on the other 2 games in the original trilogy!
Dry Canyon has grown on me a lot over time. It's really subdued, but the small intricacies along the way are so good - the keyboard flourishes appearing along the way, the chord change at some points - and of course the downright beautiful breakdown in the middle, gives me chills.
Yes! Charmed ridge in honourable mentions! Always felt it was kind of underappreciated since it's in the same world as the much more popular Fireworks factory
Charmed Ridge is insane. Such a throwback to the first game, and such a funky whimsical groove. Honestly imo Spyro 3 is the most polarizing in terms of the music - has some of my favorite tunes from the whole franchise, but then others I don't care for that much again
I'm a newer viewer and had no clue Dayo has music theory knowledge until watching this video. I'm a music performance major and it's great to know a fellow Spyro fan that also understands how the music works. You made such good points too! I didn't hear some of the basslines of some of these songs until this video, so thanks Dayo! Great content, I'm gonna go check out your Spyro 2 tier list next! 😁
Dayoman, I have only just discovered you and as a fan of Spyro music myself I am very grateful for this video! I have now subbed! Metalhead totally deserves S-tier... but otherwise, yeah I do pretty much agree with you!
Stone hill literally sends me to another dimension of nostalgia that I can’t even fathom. Still trying to process it. But never had nostalgia like that before. It was like I traveled back to being 6 years old full of wonder and innocence. Thanks Copeland.
4 minutes in you've already read my mind and done a shout-out to Charmed Ridge, a track I love precisely because it is the MOST Spyro 1 track in both sequels! Would love to hear your thoughts on the 2 sequels (I think their ice levels are all top-tier, maybe Copeland loves ice level vibes!) Great video, I feel very vindicated in my taste in these tracks
Thanks Sam, glad you liked it. Also l, I listened and reviewed the recent spyro album (which includes spyro 2 and 3 music) on my patreon. Either way, cheers!
Spyro music is great because it always keeps this tone of exploration and wonder while adapting to the tone of the level. You always feel like there's some secret to be discovered or some thing lurking just around the corner. The way Steven Spyro fits in those common motifs and adapts them to the tone of the world is masterful imo.
I remember listening to frou frou's album "details" while playing through 1, and it just made sense. especially "only got one" over lofty castle. good high school memories.
How the fuck has LITERALLY NO ONE mentioned how Godly Fireworks Factory from Spyro 3 is? That oriental flourish at the start, the slow buildup, the ninja-like melodies. Combined with how funky it is, it's perfect for working out on the treadmill to.
Please give me the link to your remake "Space Caves" cuz I couldn't find it anywhere. Also, I've been binge-watching your channel lately, and I can't express how entertaining and diverse your videos are. Just keep it up!!!
@@Dayoman You're very welcome, and yes, I do play the vast majority of the Crash series (including Twinsanity), plus Spyro 1, 2, 3, EtDF, & Hero's Tail.
I know you don’t usually make content on them but I’d love to see you do this for the other 2 games. Copeland got way more experimental for 2 and especially 3.
Stewart Copeland, and Mick Gordon are easily my 2 fave composers for video game soundtracks. Copeland for fun/memorable compositions, and Mick for Just Kick ass craziness
Old Head on his music ish sheesh Autumn Plains was mine, too. Winter Tundra is nice… and after time Summer Forest is so nice. All of the Homeworlds were just awesome.
i like summer forest more than the other 2 because of nostalgia and never having the time to play Spyro 2 as kid. was always still in summer forest until 4 years ago
When Stewart Copeland commented on how he made music in that one interview, the phrase where he says "...so that it can survive repeated listenings" that always stuck with me and it's 100% true. Also you didn't let the drums kick in on Cliff Town that's the best part of the track, same when the organs kick in as well.
Even after 20 or so years the spyro soundtrack is unmatched. It’s my background music while I work. My only criticism is that the peace keeper theme always breaks my concentration
I'm a huge fan of the soundtrack, and it's great to see your input and appreciation of the music and attention to detail, especially as a musician. ❤️ 34:35 ughh, you skipped the best part of the track imo, it's a shame. The melody there is really unique and gives off nostalgia.
Ntsc high caves is just tree tops but slow down while the pal version is original. It makes me wonder if Ntsc high caves was meant to be a tree tops alternative version.
Stone Hill reminds me of my best friend growing up, we would always play the original Spyro in his house when we were kids. He unfortunately passed away last August at the age of 28, RIP Mark
I think Midnight Mountain Home is my favorite Spyro 3 track. Not quite as funky as Midday Garden, but I got hyped anytime the chorus section came up. The synth + organ mix is like eating a sour patch kid 🤣 Not to mention, you get to chase money bags down while listening to this banger. Definitely one of the most memorable Spyro moments in the franchise Overall, though, the 2 and 3 soundtracks can’t hold a candle to the first game’s. Not that they’re bad, because they’re great in their own rights, but Spyro 1’s is a straight-up masterpiece. I still use it as “focus-up” music for studying/work
playstation interview with stewart copeland - th-cam.com/video/tQq6rXdFGwE/w-d-xo.html
Original song from lofty castle (bill is dead) - th-cam.com/video/4MAF2Zk4I1w/w-d-xo.html
my own rendition of high caves - th-cam.com/video/7RsrlssoZwQ/w-d-xo.html
"Any kind of art is about the creation of tension, and then resolution. And in music, it's more subtle how it happens, and it's more esoteric how it happens, but it's the same thing: you create a tension... and then you release it."
I absolutely LOVE this quote from the Copeland interview as the heightening and smashing of tension is EXACTLY what I've always loved about the Lofty Castle music, in particular, for years.
your musical knowledge really makes this content legendary. you may not become an official music teacher or whatever but you‘re OUR music teacher
I like it that way, thx
Always liked Hurricos in Spyro 2 and Frozen Altars in 3. But Spyro 1 has the best soundtrack of the three by far, not a single bad track on it.
Frozen Altars is a great choice love how calm and catchy it is
Quick question, when are we getting the tier list for enemy sounds made upon their death?
Oooo that's a good one next!
Those little guys in Metalhead
Shout out to Evening lake from spyro 3. My personal favorite from the series. Feels ethereal, peaceful and somber at the same time.
this was SUCH a good video idea. spyro 1 ost is my favourite soundtrack of any game and its awesome to go through each song individually and hear your thoughts (with your musical expertise as well)
dark hollow is my favourite song in the whole game too, whenever i hear it im instantly transported back to when i was a kid sitting on the floor playing it for the first time, its so nostalgic and it always makes me so happy when i hear it
You and me both
Everything you said 100%! Dark Hallow is the best song in the entire series. It's the most calming, cozy song I can think of. Extremely nostalgic.👌👌
Spyro 2 - Autumn Springs has the chillest and memorable OST in my book
Spyro music has always had a special place in my heart. Thank you for making this video ❤️
Damn stewart really made a timeless soundtrack, thousands of replays and i still want to listen to many songs more than once lol
I actually like the change in tone in Dark Passage. I think it does a good job reflecting the theme of the level.
It starts of kind of spooky and low-key in the darkness, but as you progress through the level the lights that turn the scary monsters into puppies is teaching you not to be afraid of the dark, so as your confidence builds up so does the music, and bt the end of it you're fearlessly charging through the darkness with a kickass guitar and drums backing you up.
“Sunny flight” was done dirty!! D-tier!! Lmao
Such a wicked drum track, and the first of so many callbacks to the OG Spyro chord progression with the slammed guitar chords. Definitely one of the best tracks in the game, but I guess that’s what PTSD will do to you
Sitting here, listening to each track right beside each other, it becomes so clear how connected every level's music is to their respective home world. Doing so made every location feel connected, but at the same time totally unique. Copeland. you absolute genius.
Ambient music is incredible, I love those from Spyro 2!
I love this soundtrack so much, its so cool to hear your musical knowledge insights on it. Would looove a breakdown of 2 and 3 like this too!!
Having a drink or two and ranking spyro 2 and 3 songs with you is my wish for Christmas
Btw, like Lofty, Hurricos was also based on a movie soundtrack, Simpatico. Or the other way round, can't be sure, the movie was released the same year as Spyro 2. It definitely sounds almost the same as in the game.
I like how “optimistic” the title screen song is. It’s such a fantastic prep/intro song to the journey the player’s about to experience
I’d love to see Spyro 2&3 tier lists! Absolutely loved this video! People ask me what my taste in music is and I just think of this sound track 😂
Dark Hollow is my all time favorite Spyro, if not video game theme. And, you're right, there is definitely some polyrhythmic fun happening in there, with triplets and duplets happening simultaneously.
For context, I am a music teacher too! Love the musical knowledge you spread throughout, rock on!
Nothing compares to finally getting to Gnasty's Loot the first time, after finally opening that mysterious final dragon head, and hearing this music. Perfectly captures finally getting to fly and just rushing through treasure and chasing down the final thieves and the dopamine rush first experiencing it.
Your musical insight on this soundtrack is really interesting! As a life long Spyro fan and a musician myself I'd be really interested in your thoughts on the other 2 games in the original trilogy!
Another amazing video, Dayo. ♡
Dry Canyon has grown on me a lot over time. It's really subdued, but the small intricacies along the way are so good - the keyboard flourishes appearing along the way, the chord change at some points - and of course the downright beautiful breakdown in the middle, gives me chills.
Yes! Charmed ridge in honourable mentions! Always felt it was kind of underappreciated since it's in the same world as the much more popular Fireworks factory
Charmed Ridge is insane. Such a throwback to the first game, and such a funky whimsical groove. Honestly imo Spyro 3 is the most polarizing in terms of the music - has some of my favorite tunes from the whole franchise, but then others I don't care for that much again
I've been waiting for you to do this video
Been listening to Autumn Plains and Winter Tundra to help me sleep since I was a little girl, they’re so beautiful 😍
Same here. Let's make a baby.
I'm a newer viewer and had no clue Dayo has music theory knowledge until watching this video. I'm a music performance major and it's great to know a fellow Spyro fan that also understands how the music works. You made such good points too! I didn't hear some of the basslines of some of these songs until this video, so thanks Dayo! Great content, I'm gonna go check out your Spyro 2 tier list next! 😁
Dark Passage being lower than A is a personal insult towards good taste
It's okay. I don't hate it
Dayoman, I have only just discovered you and as a fan of Spyro music myself I am very grateful for this video! I have now subbed!
Metalhead totally deserves S-tier... but otherwise, yeah I do pretty much agree with you!
this is the exact super niche video content i was looking for awesome watching the whole thing!
Thanks pink!
Stone hill literally sends me to another dimension of nostalgia that I can’t even fathom. Still trying to process it. But never had nostalgia like that before. It was like I traveled back to being 6 years old full of wonder and innocence. Thanks Copeland.
4 minutes in you've already read my mind and done a shout-out to Charmed Ridge, a track I love precisely because it is the MOST Spyro 1 track in both sequels! Would love to hear your thoughts on the 2 sequels (I think their ice levels are all top-tier, maybe Copeland loves ice level vibes!)
Great video, I feel very vindicated in my taste in these tracks
Thanks Sam, glad you liked it. Also l, I listened and reviewed the recent spyro album (which includes spyro 2 and 3 music) on my patreon. Either way, cheers!
Spyro music is great because it always keeps this tone of exploration and wonder while adapting to the tone of the level. You always feel like there's some secret to be discovered or some thing lurking just around the corner. The way Steven Spyro fits in those common motifs and adapts them to the tone of the world is masterful imo.
Love the regular presence of the organ throughout the tracks, right in the feels
I’m glad you really liked gnorc cove, I always liked how the enemies would “dance” to the music
Haha I never thought of their side to side thing as a dance but yeah you're right, I can't unsee that now lol
I basically clicked on the video to see if Dark Hollow was at the top, and, well, glad I've got good taste
I remember listening to frou frou's album "details" while playing through 1, and it just made sense. especially "only got one" over lofty castle. good high school memories.
How the fuck has LITERALLY NO ONE mentioned how Godly Fireworks Factory from Spyro 3 is? That oriental flourish at the start, the slow buildup, the ninja-like melodies. Combined with how funky it is, it's perfect for working out on the treadmill to.
Ya I was expecting more fireworks factory comments too lol. Great song
Very good video, thank you! I will tell people to watch! ✨
Love Frozen Altars and Midnight Mountain, so much nostalgia for me there. Makes me feel at home
Please give me the link to your remake "Space Caves" cuz I couldn't find it anywhere.
Also, I've been binge-watching your channel lately, and I can't express how entertaining and diverse your videos are. Just keep it up!!!
Ok, found it in the pinned comment!
Thanks twindicoot
@@Dayoman
You're very welcome, and yes, I do play the vast majority of the Crash series (including Twinsanity), plus Spyro 1, 2, 3, EtDF, & Hero's Tail.
I know you don’t usually make content on them but I’d love to see you do this for the other 2 games. Copeland got way more experimental for 2 and especially 3.
Cloud spires from Spyro 3. It's a really great track it feels like it goes with the level well and it's very nostalgiaic
This was an absolute blast to watch and listen to. Hope you go through spyro 2 & 3! Stay cute Dayo
Perfect Thanksgiving content!
Brava! Brava!
One thing I've noticed is that a lot of the boss levels have the melody of the title screen, kinda interesting
I'm so happy to see this!!
You can't leave out Zephyr on the honorable mentions bro.
Good song
My top 5 favorites
5. Ice Cavern
4. Ice Cavern
3. Ice Cavern
2. Ice Cavern
1. Ice Cavern
Good lord the “Justascxipture” in the chat was insufferable a handful of times LOL!
Stewart Copeland, and Mick Gordon are easily my 2 fave composers for video game soundtracks. Copeland for fun/memorable compositions, and Mick for Just Kick ass craziness
Spyro Enter the Dragonfly had some bangers by Steward Copeland too!
Midnight Mountain is permanently stuck in my head. I love that theme so much.
great song. so funky
Stuart Copeland is the only member of the police not to have shot an innocent person.
Enemy death sound tierlist when
Those 90's midi pinch harmonics on cliff town is when i stop playing the game to headbang. It's so heavy
Fireworks factory and Zephyr are gems but very nice and well thought out tier list either way. Glad to see you make this one Dayo
thank you mcdonalds waifu
I was praying for a mention of Fireworks Factory, but Charmed Ridge was my next pick. Lookin forward to hearing the rest!
Glad we agreed on Peacekeepers! The bass doesn't do the trick for me, but how hard the guitars kick in and how well it's built up to!
Got more than I expected with Wizard Peak :)
Old Head on his music ish sheesh
Autumn Plains was mine, too. Winter Tundra is nice… and after time Summer Forest is so nice. All of the Homeworlds were just awesome.
The three world songs of Spyro 2 are so relaxing. Just missed summer forest.
Dude I would LOVE for you to break down both other games this video is so fun to watch
thanks
@@Dayoman please do 😻😻😻
i like summer forest more than the other 2 because of nostalgia and never having the time to play Spyro 2 as kid. was always still in summer forest until 4 years ago
In spyro 2, my fav non homeworld track is hurricoss. It really fits with the environment.
dude I love this, but it’s hard to get through this video with an ad every 4 minutes not kidding lol
Yeah agreed its a bit much, especially with the volume difference!
When Stewart Copeland commented on how he made music in that one interview, the phrase where he says "...so that it can survive repeated listenings" that always stuck with me and it's 100% true.
Also you didn't let the drums kick in on Cliff Town that's the best part of the track, same when the organs kick in as well.
Great video bro 😎
Another hour+ tier List, this is big boy content
I love midnight mountain from S3
Nice topic. Really shows your expertise.
Wanted to see magic crafters at S but I can live with A :)
Should've put the union guy pic from the level tier list on stream to keep us company.
Evening lake from Spyro 3 is my favourite song
Even after 20 or so years the spyro soundtrack is unmatched. It’s my background music while I work. My only criticism is that the peace keeper theme always breaks my concentration
Not a Single soundtrack from Spyro 1 does even deserve to be in D Tier
imagine if the Spyro tracklist was made with an 808. Would probably catch on since phonk is exploding for whatever reason
I'm a huge fan of the soundtrack, and it's great to see your input and appreciation of the music and attention to detail, especially as a musician. ❤️
34:35 ughh, you skipped the best part of the track imo, it's a shame. The melody there is really unique and gives off nostalgia.
Sorry
Midday gardens has big earthbound vibes
copeland: they pay me for this! xD
my absoloute banger ist Fireworks Factroy from spyro 3
Buzz from Spyro 3 was great boss music. Terrified me as a kid
Just had a thought, what if Dayo compared OG and reignited soundtracks? Which would he prefer for each song?
Ntsc high caves is just tree tops but slow down while the pal version is original. It makes me wonder if Ntsc high caves was meant to be a tree tops alternative version.
Stone Hill reminds me of my best friend growing up, we would always play the original Spyro in his house when we were kids. He unfortunately passed away last August at the age of 28, RIP Mark
Just started the video and my honorable mention is Sunny villa from Spyro 3
Autumn Plains and Winter Tundra are p cool!
Omg personal honorable mention fireworks factory gets me amped
🐁 thank you Stewart Little for the STD soundtrack very thankful 🐁
I have deep respect for this guy
Give the people what they like I see my boy
Dayoooo pretty please do 2 & 3 too 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 This is so fun. And I'm a huge Spyro 3 fan 😁
Glad u liked it
Spyro 2: glimmer, idol spings, magma cone. Spyro 3: main title, sunny villa, icy peak, crystal islands, dino mines
Frozen Altars is a favorite of mine
Now this is groovy.
Oh boy here we go
Icy Flight alternate sounds like it's on purple drank
I think Midnight Mountain Home is my favorite Spyro 3 track. Not quite as funky as Midday Garden, but I got hyped anytime the chorus section came up. The synth + organ mix is like eating a sour patch kid 🤣
Not to mention, you get to chase money bags down while listening to this banger. Definitely one of the most memorable Spyro moments in the franchise
Overall, though, the 2 and 3 soundtracks can’t hold a candle to the first game’s. Not that they’re bad, because they’re great in their own rights, but Spyro 1’s is a straight-up masterpiece. I still use it as “focus-up” music for studying/work
Autumn Plans and Winter Tundra aren't songs, they're ambience. Lofty Castle is my favorite; I have a 90 minute loop on my phone's home screen.
Jacques sounds like if Caravanserai era Santana did Spyro music
Wizard Peak has the combo of the best music/level of all Spyro games for sure
am i wrong in remembering that misty bog music is used in the credits (at least in PAL version)?
The misty bog music is similar to the credits but not the same
Charmed Ridge is GOATED
My top 3 are magic crafters, dr shemp and dark hollow. Honourable mention to dream weavers.