Which is great cause in very first time going to Ormos we all don't know where the drop at after all those build-up,so don't be sorry. Btw,great piece of music,right?
It's fine. I think you paused at the perfect time. Out of all the music reaction videos I watch I prefer them pausing a lot and explaining things but I also love em going back a few seconds after
Lmao same i thought it was his second time listening to it or more. Then he said he didn't know he just paused before the drop and wouldn't pause it if he knew xD
I usually tell my parents to give my game music choices a listen. But they don't react much to it.. this port ormos theme made it to them and I can't describe how validated I felt. 😂
as a south asian, i literally stopped in my tracks when i heard the port ormos day theme. and while the day theme is lively and fun with the tabla, the night theme with the solo sitar just hits so deep. truly, all of the sumeru music is beautiful and does justice to the traditional music of my culture. i can't tell you how many times i've watched the symphony performance video. i love love love it.
I think it's amazing how so many players, whether they grew up with these sounds and instruments and melodies or not, are struck by it. I'm from Europe so I don't have that connection of being very familiar with it, but that didn't even matter - I just kind of stopped and stared because of how tingling and exciting and alive the music made the Port feel. Music is a language everyone speaks, and this song made that so clear. It makes me happy to see a big budget developer put this kind of effort and resources into creating something that shows off so many of the most beautiful things from all over the world, and I feel lucky to be able to get to share the appreciation and admiration with everyone.
"Everyone's asleep and you're awake" is the perfect description of the sentiment I had hearing the night version. It felt like I was intruding on the port's time to rest, and it really made me just put walk mode and progress through the port that way, the first time it came up.
I've not played Genshin Impact, but this music is gorgeous to listen to. Those lingering twangs are like sea salted butterscotch with vanilla ice cream. They have that savoury aspect while the background sweetness lifts up the depth to give a soft lilt which makes it so pleasant without it being overly rich. The drums (I don't know the name of the instruments used, forgive my ignorance!) prevent that sweetness from making it too sickly and a bit too immature. This is music I could easily listen to a lot, which is unusual for me.
For me the night theme feels like the port is slowly breathing while resting and the fact that the melody remains the same between day and night makes me imagine a scenario where yes, everyone is sleeping, but at the same time no one is really really sleeping, the port is a center of commerce and opportunities as you said, so every night there's already the focus on the next day of work. But it's for sure that there are also movements and activities at night
I was in my Waveryder when I entered Port Ormos territory, I had to stop, and just listen to this. Edit: Sumeru is just alive. Mondstadt have this warmth to it that is why a lot if not most of the players, consider it home. Liyue really has a business air, and Hoyo did a good job in making Inazuma intimidating and unwelcoming. Sumeru, on the other hand is just magical!
Fontaine OST might make people go pick glasses and start beholding an art peace while drinking a cup of tea in an eccentric way. natlan... would make them go and punch someone in the face. and snezayha ...join to an opera perhaps?
I was a bit skeptical when we were going out of the generic European/Chinese/Japanese but as always he knocked out of the park with the theme, dude is really the Music Archon.
Ah yes, the one sumeru track that everyone agrees slaps. I remember when I first got to port ormos I just was dumbfounded and stood there while the whole song played, before going “holy crap” really loud. If I’m not wrong there’re a lot of Indian influence in this song? Kinda sounds familiar to stuff that I’ve heard before in SEA but I’m not too sure? Anyways, love the channel and keep up the good work!
I'm delighted that so many people share that experience of being hit in the face with this track enough to take note of the moment and savour the experience. This really made Port Ormos feel so intensely alive and bustling to me, like I was walking into an exciting market full of cool things to look at from faraway places, full of people with goals and desires and things to do.
I immediately explored the entire place to find the radiance disk thing for my teapot!! It was on the crates near the event toyshop, close to the spiral walkway.
You are literally like a translator/tour guide for the Land Of Music of Teyvat, adding a whole another level to the game experience by your explanations. Amazing.
I’m so happy that you listened to the Port Ormos themes! Whenever you get to Port Ormos in the game, I think you’ll really enjoy how well it pairs with the city!
You should try Vimara Village's OST both Day and Night version. The music really gives the nostalgic vibes and the heartwarming feels of childhood innocence.
"I would assume it's a bustling metropolis that is full of merchants where you turn a corner and theres someone asking you to buy something." Like a certain small merchant who make wishes come true for a price?
At the start of the night theme, I could imagine like the people are starting to light up their homes, and as the theme goes on, the people start dispursing from the bustling streets and walk home
This is exactly the soundscape I was born and brought up in-very melodic and festive bollywood music. As someone who lives in Mumbai, the birthplace of Bollywood, Port Ormos feels like home! I had tears in my eyes when I got there during the quest and heard the music. It’s weird… feeling related to a piece of music and calling it home; especially, since I don’t even listen to typical Indian music.
A lot of my relatives are Hindu so I get invited to their events a lot, and those usually have live music. I can hear some of it in Port Ormos' themes.
With the night theme sounding like there's something more going on, maybe it's because the devs said that there's some shadier business that goes on in Port Ormos since it's so far from the capitol that the nation's leaders have slightly less power and authority there. So if you want to buy, say, something that the leaders have outlawed... Port Ormos is the place to be.
The day theme is honestly one of my favorite tracks in genshin. It legitimately hits me with a sense of nostalgia and a sense of adventure when I hear it. I still tp over there every now and then in game when I’m in the area just to listen to it.
2:38 - 3:29.... This is how you appreciate Port Ormos music, people.... This beautiful man is showing his appreciation right now. Let us not disturb him for he is in the awe of the sacred music of Port Ormos...
Mondstadt, Liyue Harbor, Inazuma City, and Sumeru City themes are all beautiful, but Port Ormos really nails the feeling of being in a massive bustling city. Even at night it still has that flare like life is still moving around.
Dang, sir, I love hearing your comments about Genshin music. Sumeru music is amazing and watching you pick out descriptions from the melodies is like watching two musicians have a dialogue with each other via music.
So far, there are 3 port/harbor locations in the game. Liyue Harbor, Sumeru’s Port Ormos, and Inazuma’s Ritou. You haven’t been to Inazuma yet so you haven’t heard Ritou’s, but I think it’s interesting how they did the music for these different locations.
Dorman port is for mondstad, some npc already mentioned it. Can't wait the bgm sounds like on there. I expected as calming one since mondo give warmth feeling of something like home
I wonder how long would it take until we get monstand extension. Trailer dropped today and a member of varka's expedition team has emerge maybe we'll go exploring the Dandelion Sea sooner than expected?
I remember getting to Ritou and feeling intimidated and a little scared especially with the music. Those first few days playing Inazuma, I had to take breaks and go back to Mond and Liyue so I could feel at home again lol
Sigh of an old friend, sorrow of the strays Yaksha’s reminiscences, Miko’s ingenuity, roots of tranquil eternity Imo These are the best ones that you have not had a chance to listen to yet, but be careful of the huge spoilers in the ones in the second line (do not watch videos)
Watching the Sumeru OST behind the scenes video, in several of the recording studio shots, the one sitting in the producer's seat directing the Indian instrumentalists isn't Yupeng or someone from Hoyo, but rather the sitarist! That's probably why they could bring out the best of the Indian instruments... they left it to the one who knows them best to direct the performance. Willing to bet the riffs, vibratos, small little sound refinements, that make it sound so REAL all came from the instrumentalists making recommendations that were being judged and trusted by someone who understood the music.
Just remembering that we have only gotten half of Sumeru as we’re still awaiting the desert half of the land, makes me excited for more of this gorgeous music. Can’t wait to hear what Sumeru’s other half brings to the table.
@@idmss2663 from were are you pulling these numbers from? Leaks say that completing the desert can get you 66% of total Sumeru exploration,that's not 30% of Sumeru lol
1:38, I love the way you just described Port Ormos without having to look at it visually, but only through its soundtrack. You were on point and everything you felt about what Port Ormos is, are correct!
Fell in love immediately with Port Ormos's themes so much I dedicated an hour of my early days with patch 3.0 just walking in and enjoying the place! It really adds to how lively the atmosphere must be in there, certainly one of my favorite "port/city" zone themes for an RPG in my recent memory!
The great thing about this music is, it works both as background music and as music you actively listen to. It doesn't disturb, gives the place life and color and is beautiful and intricate when you notice it is playing.
The night theme just plants a scene in my mind of a sole musician sitting in a corner of the street and starting to quietly play. A few other musicians start to join, playing peaceful music to the moon as the Port sleeps.
I'm from Morroco, which might as well be a middle eastern country. So when I went to Port Ormos for the first time. I just stopped to hear the music, felt so nostalgic even though I've never heard it.
5:57 listening to this part i can't help but think of gentle waves hitting the docks on a moonlit night, as merchants are packing their things up and return home and guards going to the tavern for a drink, only to return the next day to this port of opportunity and new beginnings
I keep thinking they went this hard for walking around music. Then seeing everything they've done in Sumeru, they really stepped up the quality of everything. The NPC models seem to be more active, the new enemies seem to have a lot going on when they're not targeting you, and the landscape is beautiful. I can't wait for the desert portion of Sumeru to come so we can see how good that portion is too.
I can't even put into words ABSOLUTELY HOW HARD THE PORT ORMOS THEME SLAPS. It is SO GOOD, the first time I went there and heard the music I immediately started jamming so hard. Compared to the themes of the other rtegions which are more nuanced and soft, the music in sumeru is definitely a breath of fresh air. The drums and tempo, the beat everything is just telling you it is a bustling environment, absolutely filled to the brim with life and personality. I can't really describe the music but its so lively that it just makes you want to dance, the drop goes SO HARD and the variety of instruments used and the techniques that are playing really shows the exoticism of the different regions and different music themes all being played in one area and piece to showcase the different traders who sail to port ormos from various regions. God I love it so much, can't wait for HOYO-MIX to release the sumeru soundtracks on all platforms. The HOYO-MIX team really outdid themselves, as many times as they release ABSOLUTE BANGERS.
The night theme makes me imagine myself done with a hectic day and saying farewells to my colleagues. When I reach home, I take a deep breath, freshen up, and go to sleep.
Port Ormos Day theme had no right to be that catchy, fun and intricate. The first time I heard it I was in the middle of a voiced quest, and as I realized the epicness I was hearing I was just there, bobbing my head to the rhythm very enthusiastically lol. I have to say that it's even hard for me sometimes to pay attention to dialogue if that's playing, because it's that good. Folk/traditional instrumentation like that from pretty much anywhere in the world is like a huge dopamine shot straight in my brain, I just love it so much. I think you will love Sumeru when you get there!
It would be interesting if you could react to the themes of the 4 villages of Teyvat and compare them: Springvale in Mondstadt Qingce Village in Liyue Konda Village in Inazuma Vimara Village in Sumeru
I remember walking into port Ormos jamming because the day theme reached its climax as I entered the city. Something about this track just makes me want to move.
Got a little emotional hearing the OST for the first time in Port Ormos as an Indian, the way the classical music was represented made me feel more connected to my culture, and I struggle with that sometimes thanks to growing up largely abroad. I live in India again now but still have that feeling I don’t belong here sometimes, but the way I connected with this music made me feel just a little more like I do. :)
Port Ormos is such a banger of a track. It has this nostalgic feel of this desert port we all wish we could visit and experience. It tells an entire story of a beautiful place. And the night theme goes even further imo and grands this nostalgic vision of an old man overseeing the port and its people in this view of happiness and pride to an extend, saying "Another successful day in my beloved Port Ormos". From the music alone I just feel joy and can picture the place which only happens so often. Clear 10/10.
A tips for future music: I really enjoy the breakdown after you pause but you can rewind the tracks 10s after your breakdown would make the music flow better.
I work on speed and efficiency so the idea of stopping, rewinding, especially in that clunky TH-cam player annoys me so much. Because I also then have to sync up the player. But, yes I will consider it!
@@MarcoMeatball there are a few hot keys that make a quick jump back a few seconds really easy. J jumps back a few seconds, K pauses, and L jumps forward a few seconds. So just a quick hit of J K would unpause a few seconds before you paused it.
i got in port ormos at daytime, the theme started playing, i went "oh im so ready to be scammed" and [SPOILERS] (terms and conditions apply). i love they put a fishing spot within city bounds so we can do one of the most time consuming things in genshin while listening to bangers uwu can't wait to see ur reaction to the anni concert!!! aka i hope they announce anniversary concert this friday please god (and also the sumeru ost album number 1 for bangers on the go reasons)
Port Ormos is a bustling Port, day and night, but it has just a bit of an edge to it, which I think the music encapsulates well. It's a place without too much regulation, so there's some unseen danger, but also a lot of freedom. It's a place people go when they want something, and sometimes the price is getting their hands a little dirty.
I'm really glad you listened to the Port Ormos music - honestly, out of all of Sumeru music, I love this soundtrack the most, and I was really excited to see your take on it. Especially the nighttime theme - the beginning of it, when it's played by singular notes, reminds me a lot of waves softly lapping against the wooden harbour and the ships, the gentle creaking of the ships as they move with the waves, and the occasional taps of those ships (obviously protected) against both the harbour and other ships. I really recommend to anyone who loves the Port Ormos music that hasn't had the opportunity to listen to that peacefulness, to find any nighttime harbour sound recording and just... listen. It's one of my favorite sounds to exist.
i dont understand how you literally are right about everything you said. like the mysteriousness at night, like i was like amazed because you got it literally on point.
_Port Ormos_ for some reason envoke memories of my time when I was in Turkey, Stambul in a small local Turkish market. It was lively, music was playing, people were chatting left and right, people exchange goods, people bargained for lower prices etc. Those are the emotions that evoke in myself. This track is very magical! I associate as you said _'An opportunity'_ . A very good analogy. I also see it as a form of 'freedom' - freedom of opportunity. I once used to travel a lot in my younger days to find a purpose in my life, and get experience. This track reminded me of that. 🙏 One of the best tracks of Sumeru. The night edition is a good way to reflect on what has happened during the lively day while the day time it's the time to live and act. I can't bot praise this track. My Archon quest went from 5h to 7h just because I got distracted by the music all the time. ✨I really hope to see you in Port Ormos soon Marco! It's a well-worth experience! ✨
As for the night theme, I felt like there was still this notion of "opportunity", but it's just that it's not for you. In this city there's opportunity for everyone, including people doing maybe not so legal things, and night is their time. After all, when there's a port, there's no way it's reputation is always stellar... Also it sounds like the calmness and loneliness of the ocean at night, like waves quietly knocking on the pier and bottoms of boats
I love how it speaks to you with these 2 themes, the port of Ormos is known for being a very bustling bazaar full of life, happy and full of people, at night everything is calm and peaceful, being the representation of the 2 melodies and its contrast, simply perfect.
To me the night theme wasn't very nefarious, so to speak. The way the pitch sways at the very beginning paints a picture of where I'm on a boat floating in the port at night. Everything is swaying slightly, the water, the boat, me on the boat, and the reflection of the moon. It's introspective and almost a little sad, before the Sitar comes in and shows us that yes, this is still a lively port, a grand location, even at night when all living beings should be resting.
When I first came to Port (day) and this music was played I needed to stay and just listen it to the end. I was literally dancing on my chair like you did cuz I'm in love with arabic/indian music. Now I have it even in my tea pot. It's my favorite Sumeru's music for now. It just brings smile to my face all the time ❤️ Also I met my beloved Al-Haitham for the first time when this song was on and now whenever I hear it, I see my dendro hubby in front of my eyes.
Sumeru music in general feels like a step above the rest. With the Sitar, Tabla, Flutes and many other regional instruments make it sound so unique. As a south east asian, this really makes me proud of our culture. Hoyoverse did an incredible job.
honestly whenever i come to port ormos i usually just need to stop and listen (or jam to it if it happens to be daytime). it’s so addictive and SO great that pretty much everyone loves it and is ready to listen to it non stop on a loop. hoyo-mix NEVER disappoints.
Whenever I stop by Port Ormos I find myself staying there until the music ends, it's like when you don't wanna get out of the car when your favorite song is playing
waited for your reaction for the Port Ormos OST. your reaction are always on point. By just listening to the initial part of the music, you could tell its a place for merchants and opportunities. I love how much knowledge you have regarding music. hats off sir
oh my gosh, i'm so happy you reacted to this piece!! port ormos is absolutely my favorite area aside from mawtiyima forest. but port ormos stood out bcs of its music. i think i speak for the majority when i say, i legit stopped for few minutes in port ormos just to enjoy the music. you're absolutely correct on your assessment in both day and night version. the night version especially bcs of what we're doing in there for the archon quest (and with who). can't wait until you discovered it! :D
yeah I just stood there for a while the first time I walked into Port Ormos while doing quests, I just felt like sitting down somewhere to take in the music. I was so relaxed listening to the nighttime version that I almost forgot I had quests to do xD
Port Ormos serves as a trade centre for Liyue Merchants so they basiclly fused Chinese traditional instruments with that drop there. The keyword here is silkroad.
This song, the day version, is one that REALLY kicks my SYNESTHESIA into HIGH-GEAR as I'm listening to it, cuz not only is the song COLORFUL, like a RAINBOW, A freaking KALEIDOSCOPE of colors, but it's also SPICY! I can LITERALLY TASTE it. The spiciness in the air (like spice markets mixed with the savory scent of street food stalls and the rich scents from cafes drifting about in the wind as it flirts through the port) and the flavor of the sea (not just the salt of the sea water, but an undertone of just cool sweet water(sensation of water, mebbe?)), the fluttering of colors like bird feathers and dancing glimmering fabrics (with beautiful metallic/gemstone sparkling accents here and there), and the flickering and bouncing of the percussion and flutes and sitar(was it?), flitting here and there, flirting as it goes along. LIke, the music is legit FLIRTING you. It's coy, playful, slightly mischievous yet still friendly, like a cat, teasing you to come and dance with it as it weaves in and out of the crowd with grace, finesse and lithe steps. But it's interesting, the personality of the music, something about it makes me feel like, I should still remain a liiiiiiiittle on guard? Like, not fully trust it with my wallet and social security number. Like, not anything MALICIOUS or anything, but like, teasing prankster flirting faerie. Because, like, you may have an absolute BLAST hanging out with it and have the time of your life, but you also may end up being robbed blind and left wondering what the crap just happened. That's what I was talking about with it being coy and mischievous. Like, as long as you can flirt right along with it, keep up with the dance and tempo and rhythm and not trip up or get swept away out of your control to the music's tempo, but keep in time with it, and maybe even surprise/impress it with a friendly flirty counter-step of your own here and there, then you might just make one of the best friends and allies you could ever have.
Absolutely in love with this channel. It's not about getting views and profit from reactions, it's all about music nerd (in a good way :D) enjoying and being passionate about music. You're doing an amazing job, great content man. Also I'm still waiting for hoyoverse to hire you as a voice actor for a male character who sings. You are literally the best and most obvious choice.
Thank you for this comment. I certainly wouldn’t turn down a sponsorship that was actually in line with my ideals and helped my audience but no it’s just me talking about music. :) and thank you! Write to them and tag them and let them know. I’m waiting and here 😂
I’m only at the beginning of the video but seeing you vibing from the first second ahhh - I FEEL YOU, SAME 😂😂☀️ Keep up the good work, you brighten many people‘s day, thank you Marco
The day music feels like something you would play when the screen shows a trading caravan moving across the desert under a scorching sun. Things are moving and lively, death is not around the corner, people appear cheerful/upbeat enough, but no one is entirely comfortable
I love Port Ormos day time. Makes me want to go to some busy street market and take in the culture. Maybe I'll get some unique native fruits to try, maybe that hooded trinket vendor will sell me something and now I have to find a long lost temple before the bad guys do!
You could be right about the night thene. The port is filled with Eremite mercenaries, Academia Scholars that sells secrets, merchants selling relics of questionable origins. In fact, you will go to that area in search of something....
the way he nailed the description of bustling, elegant, and mysterious aspect of this theme, even when he not exploring this map yet, i don't wanna give a spoiler but its common cause port is busy location, elegance cause you indeed boutta meet an elegance man, and about the mysterious, you boutta see some blackmarket vendor that doesn't look like a blackmarket vendor at all
I’m sorry I stopped right before the drop. I DIDNT KNOW.
Which is great cause in very first time going to Ormos we all don't know where the drop at after all those build-up,so don't be sorry. Btw,great piece of music,right?
loll its okay marco
It's fine. I think you paused at the perfect time. Out of all the music reaction videos I watch I prefer them pausing a lot and explaining things but I also love em going back a few seconds after
LOL, I'm about to shake my head, then all of a sudden you paused🤣
Omg that was kinda frustrating ngl 🤣… but it’s ok! Love seeing you vibing ! ✨
This music played louder than the dialogue during the quest and people weren't even complaining.
i was jamming out the entire time LOL
not me staring at alhaitham's face and jamming to the music lmao
I stopped following AlHaitham's quest just to listen to it lol
I know right? Lol feel bad for Alhaitham but the music is toooo good
I was literally like: SHUT UP ALHAITHAM! YOU'RE RUINING THE DROP!"
I’ve never heard more perfect drop stop timing considering you hadn’t heard it
Lmao same i thought it was his second time listening to it or more. Then he said he didn't know he just paused before the drop and wouldn't pause it if he knew xD
It's all because he pauses at the end of the musical phrase and the drop starts a new phrase
His reaction at the drop was priceless
@@AnitaSleap1080z The drop was so good his jaw went with it
Being an Indian when i entered port ormos it felt like I was back home after a long journey
Fr fr even my parents like the music
I usually tell my parents to give my game music choices a listen. But they don't react much to it.. this port ormos theme made it to them and I can't describe how validated I felt. 😂
That’s awesome
I got this feeling when I entered sumeru, sitar and tabla music is just......♥️
LIERALLY
as a south asian, i literally stopped in my tracks when i heard the port ormos day theme. and while the day theme is lively and fun with the tabla, the night theme with the solo sitar just hits so deep. truly, all of the sumeru music is beautiful and does justice to the traditional music of my culture. i can't tell you how many times i've watched the symphony performance video. i love love love it.
I think it's amazing how so many players, whether they grew up with these sounds and instruments and melodies or not, are struck by it. I'm from Europe so I don't have that connection of being very familiar with it, but that didn't even matter - I just kind of stopped and stared because of how tingling and exciting and alive the music made the Port feel.
Music is a language everyone speaks, and this song made that so clear. It makes me happy to see a big budget developer put this kind of effort and resources into creating something that shows off so many of the most beautiful things from all over the world, and I feel lucky to be able to get to share the appreciation and admiration with everyone.
As a Nigerian this music feels homely.
Just mention Indian coz we rarely get any representation
@@naveengokarla1282south asian sounds like holding back fr, Be proud of our Indian ethnicity
@@BamiAndCheezeI mean they’re probably just saying that cos sumeru is based on the entirety of South Asia (and Middle East) not just India
"Every journey has it's final day don't rush" - Zhongli. so take your time and enjoy every bit.
He has not reached this line yet...
@@torbai bruh this is also one of his idle voice lines it not a spoiler
--and then be sad when you've missed event things that you would've wanted.--
but yes, zhongli is right, mostly.
@@DarkmegaGaming *laughs in having every event weapon*
except every thing in the game is time limited so u cant actually take your time 🤣
"Everyone's asleep and you're awake" is the perfect description of the sentiment I had hearing the night version. It felt like I was intruding on the port's time to rest, and it really made me just put walk mode and progress through the port that way, the first time it came up.
Marco hasn’t been to Sumeru yet and he’s already finding little clues in the music that reveal the story.
When the music is well designed and on point
that is sound design done right. The music conveys the story
this show how op HOYO-MIX and Yu-Peng Cheng is when it comes to making game music
He perfectly dissected Childe just from his boss theme, I'm not surprised.
@@vaileciaYOUR PROFILE PIC 😂 I LOVE IT
I've not played Genshin Impact, but this music is gorgeous to listen to. Those lingering twangs are like sea salted butterscotch with vanilla ice cream. They have that savoury aspect while the background sweetness lifts up the depth to give a soft lilt which makes it so pleasant without it being overly rich. The drums (I don't know the name of the instruments used, forgive my ignorance!) prevent that sweetness from making it too sickly and a bit too immature. This is music I could easily listen to a lot, which is unusual for me.
Which is exactly a good thing, because it makes you want to "live" in the world (or in this case a port).
The drum is a tabla I think, its very popular here in South Asia, although other types of drums exist too
You can listen to all of genshin soundtracks on YT - they're all beautiful
I use inazuma's (Based on Japan) soundtrack to focus on studying
You sound like anthony fantano lmao
Don’t worry, that’s one of the two things good about Genshin
For me the night theme feels like the port is slowly breathing while resting and the fact that the melody remains the same between day and night makes me imagine a scenario where yes, everyone is sleeping, but at the same time no one is really really sleeping, the port is a center of commerce and opportunities as you said, so every night there's already the focus on the next day of work. But it's for sure that there are also movements and activities at night
I love how you literally have a jaw dropping reaction to when the beat drop. It almost looks like you regret pausing at that exact timing 😂
I did regret it
I was in my Waveryder when I entered Port Ormos territory, I had to stop, and just listen to this.
Edit: Sumeru is just alive. Mondstadt have this warmth to it that is why a lot if not most of the players, consider it home. Liyue really has a business air, and Hoyo did a good job in making Inazuma intimidating and unwelcoming. Sumeru, on the other hand is just magical!
Fontaine OST might make people go pick glasses and start beholding an art peace while drinking a cup of tea in an eccentric way.
natlan... would make them go and punch someone in the face.
and snezayha ...join to an opera perhaps?
@@phalanxt2416 I just realized we have more than half the nations unlocked
@@phalanxt2416i heard the natlan ost in the teyvat chapter preview and i loved it so much
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I was jamming out to those 5 seconds of Natlan ost
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Khaenriah would be a Sci-Fi city then
But dead.
Apocoliptic.
Sumeru's OST is a MASTERPIECE.
Like always Genshin never disappoints when it comes to soundtrack.
I was a bit skeptical when we were going out of the generic European/Chinese/Japanese but as always he knocked out of the park with the theme, dude is really the Music Archon.
Ah yes, the one sumeru track that everyone agrees slaps. I remember when I first got to port ormos I just was dumbfounded and stood there while the whole song played, before going “holy crap” really loud.
If I’m not wrong there’re a lot of Indian influence in this song? Kinda sounds familiar to stuff that I’ve heard before in SEA but I’m not too sure?
Anyways, love the channel and keep up the good work!
Definitely Indian, the sitar and tabla are the dominant instrument here!
I'm delighted that so many people share that experience of being hit in the face with this track enough to take note of the moment and savour the experience. This really made Port Ormos feel so intensely alive and bustling to me, like I was walking into an exciting market full of cool things to look at from faraway places, full of people with goals and desires and things to do.
Yep the SEA also have something similar as their traditional instruments
I immediately explored the entire place to find the radiance disk thing for my teapot!! It was on the crates near the event toyshop, close to the spiral walkway.
Lol, I heard it and went, "ah, yes, the music from the movies my father used to watch but better because of better recording equipment and techniques"
You are literally like a translator/tour guide for the Land Of Music of Teyvat, adding a whole another level to the game experience by your explanations. Amazing.
Tei what ?
@@denro3983 Yes
@@denro3983 TeyWAP
@@denro3983 my bad. Not from an English-speaking country and was to lazy to check spelling.
@@AA-cf4es no problem
I’m so happy that you listened to the Port Ormos themes!
Whenever you get to Port Ormos in the game, I think you’ll really enjoy how well it pairs with the city!
You should try Vimara Village's OST both Day and Night version. The music really gives the nostalgic vibes and the heartwarming feels of childhood innocence.
Yes. My most favourite so far.
yes please. i agree
Ikr? It feels like home in Vimara village lol. I was humming the Vimara village theme for the whole day after I first went there!
Vimara's village ost made me want to stay there irl, and it's the first ever location in genshin that I want to actually stay in
"I would assume it's a bustling metropolis that is full of merchants where you turn a corner and theres someone asking you to buy something."
Like a certain small merchant who make wishes come true for a price?
Fr I thought of Dori when he said that and busted out laughing 💀
Yep, but beware of the Matra
At the start of the night theme, I could imagine like the people are starting to light up their homes, and as the theme goes on, the people start dispursing from the bustling streets and walk home
Yeah, closing the stores or going to bed cause they need to depart early in the morning.
This is exactly the soundscape I was born and brought up in-very melodic and festive bollywood music. As someone who lives in Mumbai, the birthplace of Bollywood, Port Ormos feels like home! I had tears in my eyes when I got there during the quest and heard the music. It’s weird… feeling related to a piece of music and calling it home; especially, since I don’t even listen to typical Indian music.
A lot of my relatives are Hindu so I get invited to their events a lot, and those usually have live music. I can hear some of it in Port Ormos' themes.
the first time I heard that sweet sitar I basically came in my pants
@@horny_kadipatta no when i heard the tabla hit for the first time 😨
With the night theme sounding like there's something more going on, maybe it's because the devs said that there's some shadier business that goes on in Port Ormos since it's so far from the capitol that the nation's leaders have slightly less power and authority there. So if you want to buy, say, something that the leaders have outlawed... Port Ormos is the place to be.
The day theme is honestly one of my favorite tracks in genshin. It legitimately hits me with a sense of nostalgia and a sense of adventure when I hear it. I still tp over there every now and then in game when I’m in the area just to listen to it.
2:38 - 3:29.... This is how you appreciate Port Ormos music, people.... This beautiful man is showing his appreciation right now. Let us not disturb him for he is in the awe of the sacred music of Port Ormos...
Mondstadt, Liyue Harbor, Inazuma City, and Sumeru City themes are all beautiful, but Port Ormos really nails the feeling of being in a massive bustling city. Even at night it still has that flare like life is still moving around.
Dang, sir, I love hearing your comments about Genshin music. Sumeru music is amazing and watching you pick out descriptions from the melodies is like watching two musicians have a dialogue with each other via music.
So far, there are 3 port/harbor locations in the game. Liyue Harbor, Sumeru’s Port Ormos, and Inazuma’s Ritou.
You haven’t been to Inazuma yet so you haven’t heard Ritou’s, but I think it’s interesting how they did the music for these different locations.
I’m curious about how Monds port is gonna be.
Dorman port is for mondstad, some npc already mentioned it. Can't wait the bgm sounds like on there. I expected as calming one since mondo give warmth feeling of something like home
I wonder how long would it take until we get monstand extension. Trailer dropped today and a member of varka's expedition team has emerge maybe we'll go exploring the Dandelion Sea sooner than expected?
I remember getting to Ritou and feeling intimidated and a little scared especially with the music. Those first few days playing Inazuma, I had to take breaks and go back to Mond and Liyue so I could feel at home again lol
man, EVERY time the drop hits in this song i stop what im doing ingame and just VIBE cause holy crap it's so good
Sigh of an old friend, sorrow of the strays
Yaksha’s reminiscences, Miko’s ingenuity, roots of tranquil eternity
Imo These are the best ones that you have not had a chance to listen to yet, but be careful of the huge spoilers in the ones in the second line (do not watch videos)
Also Plant patrol but there’s no released version yet
Hoyoverse: "Yeah it's just an OST for a small area on Sumeru, don't go too hard"
HoYo-mix: "So anyway I started cooking"
I still have no idea how a Chinese composer is using Sitar soo well in his compositions
Probably consulting experts. Hoyo most certainly has the funding for it!
Watching the Sumeru OST behind the scenes video, in several of the recording studio shots, the one sitting in the producer's seat directing the Indian instrumentalists isn't Yupeng or someone from Hoyo, but rather the sitarist! That's probably why they could bring out the best of the Indian instruments... they left it to the one who knows them best to direct the performance. Willing to bet the riffs, vibratos, small little sound refinements, that make it sound so REAL all came from the instrumentalists making recommendations that were being judged and trusted by someone who understood the music.
@@talamioros Respect
@@coffeetoffee0x019 they got tens of billions
When I tell you…the second THAT part hit, I stopped my character and just froze. The music HITS😭✨
Just remembering that we have only gotten half of Sumeru as we’re still awaiting the desert half of the land, makes me excited for more of this gorgeous music. Can’t wait to hear what Sumeru’s other half brings to the table.
You mean we have only gotten 30% of Sumeru…
@@idmss2663 It's speculated that the forest is only a third of Sumeru,with the desert being the second and a still unnamed area to be the third
@@Animely0 with the desert it’s just 31% of Sumeru
@@idmss2663 from were are you pulling these numbers from? Leaks say that completing the desert can get you 66% of total Sumeru exploration,that's not 30% of Sumeru lol
@@Animely0 I went back to check it and yea the map is 70% complete when the desert is released
1:38, I love the way you just described Port Ormos without having to look at it visually, but only through its soundtrack. You were on point and everything you felt about what Port Ormos is, are correct!
Fell in love immediately with Port Ormos's themes so much I dedicated an hour of my early days with patch 3.0 just walking in and enjoying the place! It really adds to how lively the atmosphere must be in there, certainly one of my favorite "port/city" zone themes for an RPG in my recent memory!
I put it in my pot so everytime I go cook or craft something I can vibe to it.
The great thing about this music is, it works both as background music and as music you actively listen to. It doesn't disturb, gives the place life and color and is beautiful and intricate when you notice it is playing.
Port ormos ost are so good. But vimara village one has already taken my heart.
Yep
The night theme just plants a scene in my mind of a sole musician sitting in a corner of the street and starting to quietly play. A few other musicians start to join, playing peaceful music to the moon as the Port sleeps.
I'm from Morroco, which might as well be a middle eastern country. So when I went to Port Ormos for the first time. I just stopped to hear the music, felt so nostalgic even though I've never heard it.
The look on Marco's face when he realized that he stopped just right before the drop is priceless.
I get the feeling you'd go into Sumeru just to get to Port Ormos and listen to the music
Can't wait until you enter Sumeru and experience its vast and rich references from real-life culture, Marco!
5:57 listening to this part i can't help but think of gentle waves hitting the docks on a moonlit night, as merchants are packing their things up and return home and guards going to the tavern for a drink, only to return the next day to this port of opportunity and new beginnings
i would recommend the OST for Vimara Village, its one of my favorite sumeru OST for sure especially after finishing the main world quests 😭
Ah Vimara village.
I would love to live in there,the place is just too beautiful.
The ost in that village makes me miss my childhood friends... Gets me teared up everytime.
I keep thinking they went this hard for walking around music. Then seeing everything they've done in Sumeru, they really stepped up the quality of everything. The NPC models seem to be more active, the new enemies seem to have a lot going on when they're not targeting you, and the landscape is beautiful. I can't wait for the desert portion of Sumeru to come so we can see how good that portion is too.
I can't even put into words ABSOLUTELY HOW HARD THE PORT ORMOS THEME SLAPS. It is SO GOOD, the first time I went there and heard the music I immediately started jamming so hard. Compared to the themes of the other rtegions which are more nuanced and soft, the music in sumeru is definitely a breath of fresh air. The drums and tempo, the beat everything is just telling you it is a bustling environment, absolutely filled to the brim with life and personality.
I can't really describe the music but its so lively that it just makes you want to dance, the drop goes SO HARD and the variety of instruments used and the techniques that are playing really shows the exoticism of the different regions and different music themes all being played in one area and piece to showcase the different traders who sail to port ormos from various regions.
God I love it so much, can't wait for HOYO-MIX to release the sumeru soundtracks on all platforms. The HOYO-MIX team really outdid themselves, as many times as they release ABSOLUTE BANGERS.
The night theme makes me imagine myself done with a hectic day and saying farewells to my colleagues. When I reach home, I take a deep breath, freshen up, and go to sleep.
Port Ormos Day theme had no right to be that catchy, fun and intricate. The first time I heard it I was in the middle of a voiced quest, and as I realized the epicness I was hearing I was just there, bobbing my head to the rhythm very enthusiastically lol. I have to say that it's even hard for me sometimes to pay attention to dialogue if that's playing, because it's that good. Folk/traditional instrumentation like that from pretty much anywhere in the world is like a huge dopamine shot straight in my brain, I just love it so much. I think you will love Sumeru when you get there!
It would be interesting if you could react to the themes of the 4 villages of Teyvat and compare them:
Springvale in Mondstadt
Qingce Village in Liyue
Konda Village in Inazuma
Vimara Village in Sumeru
And perhaps Qiaoying Village when that comes out with Fontaine
YES QINGCE VILLAGE!! I love the theme and it’s just a beautiful area so I like to just chill there listening to the music
Qingce village theme is underappreciated fr
These videos are so much like asmr. Listening to soft music while a softspoken person tells you why it is good. Very enjoyable.
I remember walking into port Ormos jamming because the day theme reached its climax as I entered the city. Something about this track just makes me want to move.
Got a little emotional hearing the OST for the first time in Port Ormos as an Indian, the way the classical music was represented made me feel more connected to my culture, and I struggle with that sometimes thanks to growing up largely abroad. I live in India again now but still have that feeling I don’t belong here sometimes, but the way I connected with this music made me feel just a little more like I do. :)
Port Ormos is such a banger of a track. It has this nostalgic feel of this desert port we all wish we could visit and experience. It tells an entire story of a beautiful place.
And the night theme goes even further imo and grands this nostalgic vision of an old man overseeing the port and its people in this view of happiness and pride to an extend, saying "Another successful day in my beloved Port Ormos".
From the music alone I just feel joy and can picture the place which only happens so often. Clear 10/10.
Yes the best music of sumeru imo. Especially the night version of port ormos. It’s magical
In the middle of a cutscene, I was just jamming to this song. It was low-key distracting me from the story xD
Player: "Hey this is a new area"
Genshin be like: No, this is a new culture, enjoy
A tips for future music: I really enjoy the breakdown after you pause but you can rewind the tracks 10s after your breakdown would make the music flow better.
I work on speed and efficiency so the idea of stopping, rewinding, especially in that clunky TH-cam player annoys me so much. Because I also then have to sync up the player. But, yes I will consider it!
@@MarcoMeatball there are a few hot keys that make a quick jump back a few seconds really easy. J jumps back a few seconds, K pauses, and L jumps forward a few seconds.
So just a quick hit of J K would unpause a few seconds before you paused it.
i got in port ormos at daytime, the theme started playing, i went "oh im so ready to be scammed" and [SPOILERS] (terms and conditions apply). i love they put a fishing spot within city bounds so we can do one of the most time consuming things in genshin while listening to bangers uwu
can't wait to see ur reaction to the anni concert!!! aka i hope they announce anniversary concert this friday please god (and also the sumeru ost album number 1 for bangers on the go reasons)
Port Ormos is a bustling Port, day and night, but it has just a bit of an edge to it, which I think the music encapsulates well. It's a place without too much regulation, so there's some unseen danger, but also a lot of freedom. It's a place people go when they want something, and sometimes the price is getting their hands a little dirty.
Yessss I was excited to see your reaction to Port Ormos, my new favorite piece
YES YES YEEESSSS I was waiting for this video. Is beautiful to see how everyone else enjoys this theme, Thank you! 🤩
This is probably the first soundtrack in Genshin that made me stop everything and go "jesus christ, why does this song slap SO HARD??"
the day theme I've been listening while working out on repeat, it just hits my brain so nicely makes me stay concentrated and content even when tired.
I'm really glad you listened to the Port Ormos music - honestly, out of all of Sumeru music, I love this soundtrack the most, and I was really excited to see your take on it.
Especially the nighttime theme - the beginning of it, when it's played by singular notes, reminds me a lot of waves softly lapping against the wooden harbour and the ships, the gentle creaking of the ships as they move with the waves, and the occasional taps of those ships (obviously protected) against both the harbour and other ships.
I really recommend to anyone who loves the Port Ormos music that hasn't had the opportunity to listen to that peacefulness, to find any nighttime harbour sound recording and just... listen. It's one of my favorite sounds to exist.
i dont understand how you literally are right about everything you said. like the mysteriousness at night, like i was like amazed because you got it literally on point.
Yes. What I hear when I’m looking for someone’s lost cat.
_Port Ormos_ for some reason envoke memories of my time when I was in Turkey, Stambul in a small local Turkish market. It was lively, music was playing, people were chatting left and right, people exchange goods, people bargained for lower prices etc. Those are the emotions that evoke in myself.
This track is very magical! I associate as you said _'An opportunity'_ . A very good analogy. I also see it as a form of 'freedom' - freedom of opportunity. I once used to travel a lot in my younger days to find a purpose in my life, and get experience. This track reminded me of that. 🙏
One of the best tracks of Sumeru. The night edition is a good way to reflect on what has happened during the lively day while the day time it's the time to live and act. I can't bot praise this track. My Archon quest went from 5h to 7h just because I got distracted by the music all the time.
✨I really hope to see you in Port Ormos soon Marco! It's a well-worth experience! ✨
As for the night theme, I felt like there was still this notion of "opportunity", but it's just that it's not for you. In this city there's opportunity for everyone, including people doing maybe not so legal things, and night is their time. After all, when there's a port, there's no way it's reputation is always stellar...
Also it sounds like the calmness and loneliness of the ocean at night, like waves quietly knocking on the pier and bottoms of boats
Hearing music of my culture while playing the game is such a beautiful feeling
2:38 this part feels so similar to kgf theme song
Yayyyy! I LOVE port ormos music!!!! I'm glad you did too!
I love how it speaks to you with these 2 themes, the port of Ormos is known for being a very bustling bazaar full of life, happy and full of people, at night everything is calm and peaceful, being the representation of the 2 melodies and its contrast, simply perfect.
i was JUST about to find your latest video and request this!!
To me the night theme wasn't very nefarious, so to speak. The way the pitch sways at the very beginning paints a picture of where I'm on a boat floating in the port at night. Everything is swaying slightly, the water, the boat, me on the boat, and the reflection of the moon. It's introspective and almost a little sad, before the Sitar comes in and shows us that yes, this is still a lively port, a grand location, even at night when all living beings should be resting.
When I first came to Port (day) and this music was played I needed to stay and just listen it to the end. I was literally dancing on my chair like you did cuz I'm in love with arabic/indian music. Now I have it even in my tea pot. It's my favorite Sumeru's music for now. It just brings smile to my face all the time ❤️
Also I met my beloved Al-Haitham for the first time when this song was on and now whenever I hear it, I see my dendro hubby in front of my eyes.
Sumeru music in general feels like a step above the rest. With the Sitar, Tabla, Flutes and many other regional instruments make it sound so unique. As a south east asian, this really makes me proud of our culture. Hoyoverse did an incredible job.
Dholak,flute is bansuri,and tanpura
yess been anticipating this since your stream! ok had to comment that. I will watch now
honestly whenever i come to port ormos i usually just need to stop and listen (or jam to it if it happens to be daytime). it’s so addictive and SO great that pretty much everyone loves it and is ready to listen to it non stop on a loop. hoyo-mix NEVER disappoints.
can't help to start vibing and smiling when hearing music, lol.
sumeru ost is really good.
can't wait for more ost from HOYO-MiX.
Waited for this! I'm also looking forward to other Sumeru's BGM's reactions and analysis!
Been waiting for this vid ever since I set foot in Port Ormos.
Whenever I stop by Port Ormos I find myself staying there until the music ends, it's like when you don't wanna get out of the car when your favorite song is playing
waited for your reaction for the Port Ormos OST. your reaction are always on point. By just listening to the initial part of the music, you could tell its a place for merchants and opportunities. I love how much knowledge you have regarding music. hats off sir
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oh my gosh, i'm so happy you reacted to this piece!! port ormos is absolutely my favorite area aside from mawtiyima forest. but port ormos stood out bcs of its music.
i think i speak for the majority when i say, i legit stopped for few minutes in port ormos just to enjoy the music. you're absolutely correct on your assessment in both day and night version. the night version especially bcs of what we're doing in there for the archon quest (and with who). can't wait until you discovered it! :D
yeah I just stood there for a while the first time I walked into Port Ormos while doing quests, I just felt like sitting down somewhere to take in the music. I was so relaxed listening to the nighttime version that I almost forgot I had quests to do xD
Port Ormos serves as a trade centre for Liyue Merchants so they basiclly fused Chinese traditional instruments with that drop there. The keyword here is silkroad.
This song, the day version, is one that REALLY kicks my SYNESTHESIA into HIGH-GEAR as I'm listening to it, cuz not only is the song COLORFUL, like a RAINBOW, A freaking KALEIDOSCOPE of colors, but it's also SPICY! I can LITERALLY TASTE it. The spiciness in the air (like spice markets mixed with the savory scent of street food stalls and the rich scents from cafes drifting about in the wind as it flirts through the port) and the flavor of the sea (not just the salt of the sea water, but an undertone of just cool sweet water(sensation of water, mebbe?)), the fluttering of colors like bird feathers and dancing glimmering fabrics (with beautiful metallic/gemstone sparkling accents here and there), and the flickering and bouncing of the percussion and flutes and sitar(was it?), flitting here and there, flirting as it goes along. LIke, the music is legit FLIRTING you. It's coy, playful, slightly mischievous yet still friendly, like a cat, teasing you to come and dance with it as it weaves in and out of the crowd with grace, finesse and lithe steps.
But it's interesting, the personality of the music, something about it makes me feel like, I should still remain a liiiiiiiittle on guard? Like, not fully trust it with my wallet and social security number. Like, not anything MALICIOUS or anything, but like, teasing prankster flirting faerie. Because, like, you may have an absolute BLAST hanging out with it and have the time of your life, but you also may end up being robbed blind and left wondering what the crap just happened. That's what I was talking about with it being coy and mischievous. Like, as long as you can flirt right along with it, keep up with the dance and tempo and rhythm and not trip up or get swept away out of your control to the music's tempo, but keep in time with it, and maybe even surprise/impress it with a friendly flirty counter-step of your own here and there, then you might just make one of the best friends and allies you could ever have.
I know you have a gorgeous voice but that falsetto on the night theme killed me you handsome beast lol. ♥️
Lmfaooooooooo
port ormos day is my favorite track from sumeru, such a jam!!!
Haha, It was so funny that you stopped right before the drop =D glad you liked it, it's one of my favorites in Sumeru~
Absolutely in love with this channel.
It's not about getting views and profit from reactions, it's all about music nerd (in a good way :D) enjoying and being passionate about music.
You're doing an amazing job, great content man.
Also I'm still waiting for hoyoverse to hire you as a voice actor for a male character who sings. You are literally the best and most obvious choice.
Thank you for this comment. I certainly wouldn’t turn down a sponsorship that was actually in line with my ideals and helped my audience but no it’s just me talking about music. :) and thank you! Write to them and tag them and let them know. I’m waiting and here 😂
I stood around for a good 20 minutes the first time I visited Port Oroms just listening to the music
I’m only at the beginning of the video but seeing you vibing from the first second ahhh - I FEEL YOU, SAME 😂😂☀️
Keep up the good work, you brighten many people‘s day, thank you Marco
My pleasure 😍
The day music feels like something you would play when the screen shows a trading caravan moving across the desert under a scorching sun. Things are moving and lively, death is not around the corner, people appear cheerful/upbeat enough, but no one is entirely comfortable
I love Port Ormos day time. Makes me want to go to some busy street market and take in the culture. Maybe I'll get some unique native fruits to try, maybe that hooded trinket vendor will sell me something and now I have to find a long lost temple before the bad guys do!
"asking you to buy something."
oooh boy.
port ormos have one of the best city back souds in the game
You could be right about the night thene. The port is filled with Eremite mercenaries, Academia Scholars that sells secrets, merchants selling relics of questionable origins.
In fact, you will go to that area in search of something....
the way he nailed the description of bustling, elegant, and mysterious aspect of this theme, even when he not exploring this map yet, i don't wanna give a spoiler but its common cause port is busy location, elegance cause you indeed boutta meet an elegance man, and about the mysterious, you boutta see some blackmarket vendor that doesn't look like a blackmarket vendor at all
Been waiting for this 😄