Chris Christodoulou - They Might As Well Be Dead | ROR2: Survivors of the Void (2022)

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    WELCOME TO THE UNEXIST™
    The original soundtrack to the Risk of Rain 2 DLC, Survivors of the Void
    Music composed, performed & produced by Chris Christodoulou
    Baglama & Bongos by Petros Anagnostopoulos
    Album art by Nicole Dorosh
    ©℗ Chris Christodoulou 2022
    #RiskOfRain2 #SurvivorsOfTheVoid #OriginalSoundtrack

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  • @SSM24_
    @SSM24_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5732

    me: hates sundered grove
    chris: writes a banger new track for it
    me: *_all is forgiven_*

    • @Ploist
      @Ploist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I still hate it

    • @queryneo
      @queryneo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +345

      @@Ploist hate it a little less now

    • @diamondkirbo2809
      @diamondkirbo2809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      while sirens call is still my go to im not as mad after i get this stage

    • @cesarmendozarueda826
      @cesarmendozarueda826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      It went from being my least favorite environment to be my favorite xD

    • @malianmonk9911
      @malianmonk9911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I feel you, now it's my 2nd favorite song

  • @matthewlopez4958
    @matthewlopez4958 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2813

    For becoming my favorite video game soundtrack of all time! Thank you Chris Christodoulou

    • @dargunn8614
      @dargunn8614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      nice ultrakill pfp

    • @phill1420
      @phill1420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@dargunn8614 ultraballs

    • @Nikowo1610
      @Nikowo1610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Ultrakool of you to donate

    • @razgriz8305
      @razgriz8305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      based ultrakill enjoyer

    • @OOGABOOGA115
      @OOGABOOGA115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@phill1420 ultracawk

  • @ronaldbernik7357
    @ronaldbernik7357 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +836

    Friend just sent me this on the toilet, im having the most invested shit ive had in a long while

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +480

      Thanks for sharing your story, means to me-to us all-more than you know 🧻🪠

    • @lexonfors
      @lexonfors 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      ​@@AstronautDown amen brother o7

    • @TheWidestSunEnjoyer
      @TheWidestSunEnjoyer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      same lmao

    • @Shagaru_Bleed
      @Shagaru_Bleed 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      "The philosophical shits."

    • @reddie1705
      @reddie1705 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Is there not a single unique experience I'm allowed to have???

  • @TheEddGould
    @TheEddGould 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3885

    This song singlehandedly turned Sundered Grove from my least favorite stage 4 option to my most favorite

    • @catpip_
      @catpip_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      same

    • @josiahmarchese1902
      @josiahmarchese1902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      same here

    • @MrGudtavosky
      @MrGudtavosky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      same! This music makes the level actually enjoyable

    • @thetominator6359
      @thetominator6359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      They also replaced elder lemurians with gups, just to put the cherry on top

    • @od1401
      @od1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      If I wasn't constantly gunning for shatterspleen or molten perf I would pick this stage every time. And even if you do get sundered grove because abyssal depths doesn't show up in the shop or whatever, you don't mind at all cos you get to jam to this incredible tune

  • @squigglylegend
    @squigglylegend 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6068

    Mans really put his whole Chris christodussy into this one

    • @elliehugg
      @elliehugg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +299

      lmfao

    • @werter490
      @werter490 2 ปีที่แล้ว +403

      Stop.

    • @rtol-1105
      @rtol-1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +621

      This is vile

    • @thatwarlock7512
      @thatwarlock7512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +697

      terrible day to have eyes and also be able to read

    • @TheDJBrojo
      @TheDJBrojo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

      at least you got a heart from him

  • @jacekwiaderny2339
    @jacekwiaderny2339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2565

    My gf hates when I waste another bunch of hours fighting for a god run in RoR2, but then this banger comes around every once in a while and she'll look at me and say 'This one is the only reason I'll let you play this game'. Thanks Chris, You're a genius.

    • @Apathetion
      @Apathetion ปีที่แล้ว +115

      damn, i gotta show my totally real girlfriend this song then

    • @kklap3219
      @kklap3219 ปีที่แล้ว +149

      @@Apathetion reject reality, embrace delusion

    • @Glaycier
      @Glaycier ปีที่แล้ว +36

      You couldn’t imagine the heartbreak I felt when I found out my friend didn’t play with the original music because I was raving about this piece and he had no clue what I was taking about. (We were on the stage)

    • @Brent-jj6qi
      @Brent-jj6qi ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@Glaycier Sometimes, murder is justifiable (in minecraft)

    • @Sebas2-2505
      @Sebas2-2505 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@Glaycier Sometimes, murder is justifiable (Not in Minecraft)

  • @cardenator3991
    @cardenator3991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1967

    I’m liking all these references to books, excerpts, and songs that are the names of these tracks. Really shows the inspiration behind this

    • @koaleszenz3640
      @koaleszenz3640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Can you tell me wich ?

    • @zakay_
      @zakay_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      the literal first 8 seconds of each track

    • @koaleszenz3640
      @koaleszenz3640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      @@zakay_ lol now i fell dumb i just listened to it and didn't looked at the screen

    • @agantmaruta4014
      @agantmaruta4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Totally agree

    • @agantmaruta4014
      @agantmaruta4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@koaleszenz3640 hahaha its fine i also did that sometimes

  • @anonylemon9823
    @anonylemon9823 2 ปีที่แล้ว +864

    1:18 Hearing the guitar had the same effect on me as someone welcoming me home after a long trip. Such a nostalgic noise from RoR1. This one evokes memories somehow...

    • @agantmaruta4014
      @agantmaruta4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      For real , really reminds me back in the days

    • @StormierNik
      @StormierNik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Holy shit that hit me so damn hard

    • @nobleradical2158
      @nobleradical2158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I can't believe it's not Moisture Deficit!

    • @accountname7425
      @accountname7425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Truly, made me re-install RoR1 actually first time hearing this lol

    • @Username-jx2ij
      @Username-jx2ij 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@accountname7425 good man 🤝

  • @thisguymrmrs6016
    @thisguymrmrs6016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1508

    Thanks, you talented demon of songs

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +405

      Thanks so much, too gracious!

    • @blevmar8444
      @blevmar8444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@AstronautDown ik this is unrelated but is there a layer thats missing between 0:53 - 1:09? Because I could hear something missing in this one compared to the theme in game

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      It's not missing per se, I just decided to take it out.

    • @blevmar8444
      @blevmar8444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@AstronautDown ah, Alright

    • @muscletone718
      @muscletone718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Chris, Demon of Indie Compositions

  • @SkeithSheep
    @SkeithSheep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    2:59 literally broke me
    Am going to need someone to glue me back together
    Chris you are a god

    • @PikyFen
      @PikyFen ปีที่แล้ว

      glue on the roach th-cam.com/video/3zpr-B33-0c/w-d-xo.html

  • @Towtrucc
    @Towtrucc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +498

    I am constantly playing ror2, and thinking of those memes where its like "Game Dev - hey man we just need a simple soundtrack for our video game" and then the composer is like "i gotchu" and goes fuckin wild above and beyond. So many bangers dude, you are ridiculous

    • @alfonshedstrom9859
      @alfonshedstrom9859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      ”Hey so our game punishes going slowly through levels”
      ”Make songs that get better over time, and I’ll put the eargasms at the very end when it’s too late anyways, got it”

    • @Glaycier
      @Glaycier ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I guess I’ve been okaying ROR2 wrong this whole time because I’d be on each stage for 5+ minutes just vibing. Especially this one.

    • @flamingscar5263
      @flamingscar5263 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@Glaycierthat tends to be the most successful way to play, fully looting over playing fast

    • @Man-wk4us
      @Man-wk4us 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Devs: it’s only a stage meant for google stadia, no need to go that hard
      Chris christodoulo: 2:59

    • @Left4Cake
      @Left4Cake 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@flamingscar5263 It's a balance like taking minutes to find that LAST chest is a waste of time but generally you wanna clear most things out. Escially since the portal itself add diffuclty on level switching.

  • @MrBubbabolly
    @MrBubbabolly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +640

    Chris, I don't know what sort of mutation gave you this power over music, but I nearly shed a tear from this one. You never miss man.

    • @agantmaruta4014
      @agantmaruta4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Probably he have the ability to taste music idk lmao , either that or tons of experience and refference

    • @UndeadMunchies
      @UndeadMunchies 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      🟥 🔺 🔴
      🔴 🟥 🔺
      🔺 🔴 🟥
      He just got Artifact of Composition.

    • @n1rvanna_chaos
      @n1rvanna_chaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Being born in sparti will give you the power

    • @insertinsults4567
      @insertinsults4567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      PSYCHO MUTANT makes MUSIC too GOOD for mere MORTALS

    • @friendist9323
      @friendist9323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He probably has at least 10 Ukulele stacks for that. Don’t get me started on the rest of his kit, it’s unreal.

  • @JumpMasterJef
    @JumpMasterJef 2 ปีที่แล้ว +983

    Born too late to explore the world
    Born too early to explore the stars
    Born just in time to experience musicians composing absolute bangers for game soundtracks.

    • @antigoni1250
      @antigoni1250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      And I'm super thankful for that! What a blessing to live in such a time as the time this soundtrack was made!

    • @zan821
      @zan821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      EXACTLY

    • @mellowmelly9258
      @mellowmelly9258 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      born just in time to proc shrine of chance

    • @spooky7048
      @spooky7048 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i love this comment man

    • @sweet-lara
      @sweet-lara 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Genuinely one of the best things about this period of time. I gonna carry this for my entire life.

  • @marielx8513
    @marielx8513 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    This music usually makes me lose my runs because I wanna stay on the stage long enough to hear the awesome part of the song and then I realize I am surrounded by millions of elite enemies.

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  ปีที่แล้ว +139

      When they say the game's difficulty increases with time, that's what they mean.

    • @crangejo
      @crangejo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      the sudden realization that the elder lemurians are, in fact, not there to mosh it out

  • @sealsealin9959
    @sealsealin9959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +431

    The moment Moisture Deficit's motif hit, my heart felt like it dipped into a chasm of a memory. Long gone, but not forgotten. Thank you so much for creating these experiences.

    • @agantmaruta4014
      @agantmaruta4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It also surprise me , in a really pleasant way

    • @masonoreilly7512
      @masonoreilly7512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      YES I hoped someone else would get that

    • @dudearlo
      @dudearlo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It took me forever to realize it :D

    • @Sans-wi2xd
      @Sans-wi2xd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      can't hear moisture deficit lol, mind sending timestamp

    • @CarmenLC
      @CarmenLC ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Sans-wi2xd 1:18

  • @Syger
    @Syger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Thanks! ohgod I didn't know I could edit the text at the prompt, so glad I can now.
    I would have done more; your music just hits so hard, and so perfect, but this was the max amount I could do. Thank you from my everything. To me this track instills the image of a wounded person continuing to advance and persevere despite all the hardships, pain, and otherwise that might have trialed them, regardless of how much of a struggle it may be. Originally I was going to drop this on Once In a Lullaby because that was the track that got me to finally open the floodgates to really mourn the loss of my grandfather (we were tight AF), my best buddy, I SOBBED on the kitchen floor after dropping right after coalescence lead into it. (Thanks, so much, it gave so much sway to the concept of finality . But this one just hits hard enough that once I really listened it brought me out of the slump of loss and inspired me to keep going even though my bestest best friend isn't around anymore. Your art allowed me to truly experience loss and also reconcilie with the realiry of it and I could not be more thankful and grateful

    • @howardcandice2352
      @howardcandice2352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      dang, i hope you can recover, i couldnt imagine a loss like that

    • @Syger
      @Syger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@howardcandice2352 as the song shows, as long as I keep on limping along I will eventually return to a stride. No matter what alienates us or shifts our world view the only way through is forward. I wish you the best friend. :)

    • @neouniversum3578
      @neouniversum3578 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      okay, this deserves a like

    • @soup3043
      @soup3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@neouniversum3578 agreed

    • @antigoni1250
      @antigoni1250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      This is beautiful. Music is one helluva Band-Aid. I'm glad these wrappings are offering such reconciliation. Chris is a damn genius.

  • @CjJello
    @CjJello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    I love little sprinkle of "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Ukulele" just before the big drop at 2:59 . If this is the music for Sundered Grove, then it's such a cool little tie-in to the game's lore. Hell, I'm probably deaf to many more instances of that in your other songs and this may have just been the first time I've taken notice!

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +635

      I think you're the first to catch this! Technically Ukulele borrows its theme from Double Fucking Rainbow from the first game, but I'm assuming you haven't played it. Nevertheless, great ears!

    • @CjJello
      @CjJello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +400

      @@AstronautDown I've played a ton of the first one, for sure! I just specified Ukulele because it's Mithrix's theme, which was relevant to the lore part of the comment.

    • @toastedt0ast878
      @toastedt0ast878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      You mind explaining how it ties into the lore? Sorry if this is blunt just really Into this games story

    • @CjJello
      @CjJello 2 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      The log entry for Sundered Grove is supposedly from the perspective of Mithrix, and the implication is that he and Providence were directly responsible for creating the area. Since Ukulele is Mithrix's boss theme, I thought it was cool that it's referenced in the music for this stage

    • @nobleradical2158
      @nobleradical2158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +117

      @@toastedt0ast878 "Trees? Yes, trees are beautiful. I agree. We will have many trees." - Mithrix

  • @jorgegranda8553
    @jorgegranda8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1017

    Dude how are you so consistent and creative with your references to other media and even past games while constantly being able to put out some of the best tracks not just for a game but for life like this is some of the best osts I’ve heard in a while and the names are just so unique at the same time and present a whole bigger picture while looking at them in sequence like this is transcending music honestly

    • @cymonin5549
      @cymonin5549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Okay dude, while I completely agree with you, would it kill you to add a comma or even a period every once in a while?
      but yeah Chris you're a legend.

    • @ramen8130
      @ramen8130 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@cymonin5549 don’t care this isn’t English class

    • @nwcr_
      @nwcr_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      @@ramen8130 It can still make reading a lot more confusing/unorganized though

    • @flusterfluff
      @flusterfluff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wholeheartedly, this.

    • @jorgegranda8553
      @jorgegranda8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cymonin5549 I mean I would’ve but this is a TH-cam comment so idrc for punctuation but I get what you’re saying

  • @bananamanbro6613
    @bananamanbro6613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    This one is my second favorite, right after Once In A Lullaby.

    • @draconocor
      @draconocor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same!!! I love this one.

    • @rayangarcia7144
      @rayangarcia7144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      totally agree with you

    • @Eocb8
      @Eocb8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This one is my fave and my second is out of who's womb came ice.

    • @spacetiger1735
      @spacetiger1735 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      literally could not agree more

    • @Her_Imperious_Condescension
      @Her_Imperious_Condescension 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. Then my third fav is the one that plays in the Void Locus.

  • @RapidProbably
    @RapidProbably หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I can hear the blood, sweat, and tears that go into everyone of these brilliant pieces. Whether it's Risk of Rain, your own music, or something completely different, I will always be on the lookout for your music!

  • @ethanmixon5
    @ethanmixon5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Thanks for this absolute banger of a track. Perfect fuel for finals week

  • @erigos_7719
    @erigos_7719 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    The Doors' influence is really strong on this one. If I heard it live outside somewhere I would have thought someone was really playing The Doors.
    The time limit on the album might have been a blessing in disguise as it shifted the whole album's composition into progressive spectrum. As Chris himself says "I like to think of the album as one continuous piece". That gives off strong progressive and stoner rock/metal which doesn't just go well with the game's theme but mechanics as well.
    I really hope we see a solo production album from Chris very soon.

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Thanks! I hope so too... :)

    • @MrMister681
      @MrMister681 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hey man, can you recommend me any Doors songs that sound particularly similar to this? I'm not very familiar with them but this is my favorite track in the game, I'd love to hear more like this!

    • @averymacneil3822
      @averymacneil3822 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly phenomenal comparison. Both Chris and Jim Morrison are utter genius's in their own respective rights. I think a reason the sound can feel so similar is because both Jim and Chris are exceptionally talented at depicting and capturing a very subtle theme of ominosity and foreboding.

    • @erigos_7719
      @erigos_7719 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrMister681 Particularly similar to this one are probably "When the Music's Over", "Riders on the Storm", "Five to One", "Shaman's Blues", "Ghost Song"...
      But it depends on what you consider similar. sound palette, the melody, the mood, the progression? I recommend going though all of their albums, there aren't too many anyways, unfortunately. You will find a bit of all in every other song probably has a bit of all of those.

  • @slippingbugs
    @slippingbugs ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Idk if you get this but I love the way you get your titles, they really add something that can’t be described

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  ปีที่แล้ว +71

      Thank you, I appreciate that!

  • @cantescapefromslav4911
    @cantescapefromslav4911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    And here I thought "Once in a Lullaby" would be my favorite from this DLC. But this one is just unreal, no words to describe how much I love it. You are a goddamn magician, cheers to you, your skill and to your dedication!

  • @moonsalibi
    @moonsalibi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I think the title is really what sells this song for me. Not only is it a banger, but it's a message; you've come this far into the planet. You haven't found a single survivor to rescue. They all might as well be dead, because you only made it here thanks to your armaments and items. It's no longer about finding the missing crew, it's about getting the hell off that planet.
    God I love this song so much. Another banger.

  • @8-BallBlues
    @8-BallBlues 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    It was super awesome to see Sundered Grove finally get its own banger, and holy shit does this deliver

    • @abra_escaped
      @abra_escaped 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh thank goodness, I heard it after beating the voidling and thought that would be the only place it played

  • @12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon
    @12stepsbeyondtheeventhorizon ปีที่แล้ว +77

    At this point I'm convinced this guy cannot physically not write an absolute banger of a soundtrack. Absolute fucking legend.

    • @FoxInnaHat
      @FoxInnaHat ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Chris dont Miss

  • @abra_escaped
    @abra_escaped 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Chris: *-casually-** makes another one of the best songs I've ever heard*

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I assure you making this album was anything but casual... I busted my ass to get these out in less than 5 months.

    • @abra_escaped
      @abra_escaped 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@AstronautDown oh, well at least they turned out good

    • @bio826
      @bio826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@AstronautDown Wow, you made everything in less than 5 months? That sounds like it was anxiety inducing, impressive job regardless.

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Anxiety to the point of literal madness...

    • @bio826
      @bio826 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AstronautDown That sucks, you didn't totally have a good time then? How do you feel about all of it, looking back? If I may ask.

  • @zempo3503
    @zempo3503 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    HE CREATED FIRE WITHOUT OXYGEN 💯💯🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @devinsanderson9483
      @devinsanderson9483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      WE GETTIN OUT OF THE GRAVITY WELLS WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

    • @Cryspoeth47
      @Cryspoeth47 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      HE MADE ELECTRIC WITHOUT CLOUD AND GROUND HAVING a DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL CHARGES AND REACH A CERTAIN POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE

  • @ReavenM1911A1
    @ReavenM1911A1 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    3:34 Nobody will see this but I've been listening to this part on repeat hearing about Hopoo & co moving onto Valve and hearing about Chris doing solo projects its like your kid going to college. Very bittersweet but I hope to see more from everyone in the future

  • @cicadasonthecross5374
    @cicadasonthecross5374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    One thing I really love about most of your tracks is the marked evolution of the song as it goes on. They work really well with the game to help you keep track of time

    • @gustavoberwanger1412
      @gustavoberwanger1412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      true! In every stage there's that part of the song that instantly reminds me I spent too long goofing around, and I dont even have to be paying attention to the music

  • @DidYouIronTheCat
    @DidYouIronTheCat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    This one beats The Rain Formerly Known as Purple in my eyes.
    So damn good.
    You're so talented, Chris!

    • @Eocb8
      @Eocb8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      sounds like you got vision issues then

    • @sys.t3m
      @sys.t3m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. That song was the greatest for me, but this one is an absolute masterpiece. I've covered the former on my channel, and will definitely be covering this new one now too.

    • @bigjim9956
      @bigjim9956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Imo The Rain Formerly Known as Purple get a bit annoying after a while, and the guitar doesnt hit as hard as this track.

  • @BigHugeWorm
    @BigHugeWorm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    The intro gives me such heavy Spore vibes, and I'm so about it. And then OHHHHHH HOLY MOLY!!!! I love a good spiritual successor, and by far, my favorite song in the original ROR was moisture deficit.
    I think bringing back some of the old soundtrack elements was the absolute right call. The Void update seems to revisit some of the locations from what I can tell, and most certainly has more of that rich, alien purple feeling that the old game instilled. From not only a narrative sense, but a stylistic one, this is golden...err, purple.
    Did Hopoo tell you to bring back so many older elements, or was that just your own informed decision? I must know!

    • @Im_awesome04
      @Im_awesome04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Intro makin me feel like I'm in the tribal outfitter ngl

    • @kiro1469
      @kiro1469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I came down to the comments to mention the spore vibes it gave me, and I'm glad I'm not the only one who got this. I thought I was insane

    • @crckrbrrs
      @crckrbrrs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "spore"
      considering the stage this plays on, very fitting

    • @boar1371
      @boar1371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God I miss Spore

    • @menialbee
      @menialbee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I bet its possible to make half the creatures in this game in spore, might try that lol

  • @ilkaysar2522
    @ilkaysar2522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is what I have been waiting for since the initial reveal with the stream a month ago. Pre-ordered already. Have a comment and like for algorithm too.

  • @DschinghisEli
    @DschinghisEli 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I sent the minimum on a different video but after little consideration I realized you deserve a bit more from me for how much I listen to your music. Thank you Chris!

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You shouldn't feel bad, and thank you!

  • @hahahomicide222
    @hahahomicide222 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don't even play Risk of Pain, but my little brother showed me this song, and it's quickly becoming one of my faves. Coincidentially, the dude that wrote it has the same first name as my older brother.
    Chris's are the coolest fucken people of all time. I'd donate money to this if I had any, but for now all I can offer is my gratitude. Thanks, Chris, Chris and Aaron

  • @deepfriedlimes5204
    @deepfriedlimes5204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    this track and once in a lullaby are my favorites so far. this track especially made getting sundered grove actually enjoyable, I adore the music in this game

  • @DodongaDongara
    @DodongaDongara 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Just played Sundered Grove for the first time in this DLC today, man your music blows me away every time. Turned the stage from "UGHHHH I have to look for a chest" to "WOOOP I got the stage 4 with the best theme"

  • @shaggy2367
    @shaggy2367 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +166

    The real reason chef isnt in 2 is because he gave up after the first game because he knew he couldnt cook as hard as chris

    • @kotyk.yenotyk2002
      @kotyk.yenotyk2002 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      but now Chef is back

    • @Hyperforg
      @Hyperforg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Ironic how the second he steps down chef gets added

    • @Jamal-cq4it
      @Jamal-cq4it 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Hyperforgwait what, what do you mean he stepped down?

    • @Hyperforg
      @Hyperforg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@Jamal-cq4it after sots he aint doing any more work for ror2

    • @pyritepanx
      @pyritepanx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well

  • @thetainttoucher6393
    @thetainttoucher6393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I like how in every box art, Commando will always be sitting on the escape pod

    • @chillbixbrother4324
      @chillbixbrother4324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Commando=Void Fiend? This a lore thing? If so that’s friggn great

    • @festry_
      @festry_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@chillbixbrother4324 Yep, it says that on the steam page for SOTV. A really neat little detail

  • @chandirby1444
    @chandirby1444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    this is my absolute favorite track for my favorite stage in risk 2. i love overgrown forests like the sundered grove it so beautiful, everytime i get this stage i relish every second of it! i cant thank my friend enough for getting me into risk, and for you chris for making this banger. just try not to burn the place down with how much you cook man!

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you so much for the kind words and support 🙏 💖

    • @chandirby1444
      @chandirby1444 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AstronautDown anytime man

  • @brycecartwright2403
    @brycecartwright2403 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had this stuck in my head during High School Senior Exams and I think it was actually the most hopeful and encouraging possible song to get trapped in my noggin. Most times I get a song stuck in my head during tests it’s really frustrating, but this was genuinely empowering lmao. If I pass with flying colors it’s your fault; keep making amazing music

  • @duckmouth
    @duckmouth ปีที่แล้ว +7

    thank you chris for all the work you have done for this amazing franchise, we truly appreciate it and it wouldn't be the same without you

  • @larrisAWSOME
    @larrisAWSOME 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That guitar loop is god tier

  • @pigfish99
    @pigfish99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The vibe this gives.
    It's as if the survivor has resigned to the fact that everything wants them dead, including himself. But yet, an electric desire inside keeps him going.
    They'd rather strum an ukulele from the shipment of the contact light, awaiting rescue from someone, somewhere but...
    For now until they die, they play the music electric.

  • @bronchiel
    @bronchiel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Chris, buddy, man, what you do with the guitar makes me bite my lip and sends chills down my spine. I can't count how many times I put this song on repeat.

  • @cheasman
    @cheasman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Can't wait to hear it in game
    2:59 is really good

  • @ChrisTheTYRANT
    @ChrisTheTYRANT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This Track sounds like what traveling slowly sounds like then seeing all the beauty around in the world. A long the journey you get lost and sidetracked but still getting closer to your destination you encounter friends and family finally and are releaved to finally be home. I love this Chris, Thank you for making such good music and being the reason I played ROR2 in the first place (I heard your music before I played the games).

  • @Logandroid
    @Logandroid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    New favorite track in the whole series. The whole part from 2:57 onwards is just absolutely beautiful. It’s like a gourmet meal for your ears.

  • @patrezze9370
    @patrezze9370 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man... thank you for delivering this heavenly soundtrack for us mere mortals.

  • @genchu
    @genchu ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hey Chris, I am a sole believer that half the enjoyment of a game comes from their soundtrack. I don't think I would enjoy games like botw, persona and of course risk of rain 2 as much if not for their excellent ost. Thanks for now being a permanent addition to my playlist on my drive to work (and my never-ending quest to reach eclipse 8 lol)

  • @captainjeff639
    @captainjeff639 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i was like "i think that's enough ror2 for today" after dying on a really good run and decided i should listen to a bit of the ost. i pick this one since its easily my favorite song from an amazing soundtrack and then i suddently want to play ror2 again. this ost is so good it makes you want to play the game more!

  • @mroofity6594
    @mroofity6594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    If this track truly is for sundered grove, then I think the title perfectly refers to the player, as they might as well be dead than be there.
    Though atleast they’ll die to an absolute banger of a song. God damn, amazing as always Chris

  • @deerby1500
    @deerby1500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So happy to hear ror1's theme again, and it took me quite a long time to realize this is a remix of moisture defecit, which was probably my favorite song from the original. The great guitar solos make this probably my favorite song from both tracks

    • @avi8aviate
      @avi8aviate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fun fact: At 2:33, there's a sprinkle of Double Rainbow in the background before the big drop.

  • @bledge6673
    @bledge6673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I swear these songs tell a story if you listen close enough
    The music and the motifs they use are lore in themselves, giving unspoken connections to other areas and characters
    I can vividly imagine scenes while listening to this song, especially when the mithrix theme creeps in out of nowhere before the music goes hard

  • @MobyTheDuck
    @MobyTheDuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    I'm not a music expert, but I can only describe the drop at 3:00 as orgasmic. While the guitar is the main dish, I just love the stuff going on the background, the way it goes from this ancient sounding chimes and lute to the synth rock and drums going mental.
    My favorite new song in the OST, by far.

    • @Missallcontent
      @Missallcontent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ... and his drop was orgasmic.

    • @The-Wa
      @The-Wa ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Missallcontent what

    • @pachurro2762
      @pachurro2762 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he poured his Chris christondolussy into this one, as the top comment says

    • @NickMaovich
      @NickMaovich ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Missallcontentlmao

  • @asrisaran5536
    @asrisaran5536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Only recently started playing the game, had a lot of rough playthroughs, dying on stage 3 many times and never getting further, but I remember hearing the guitar at 3:00 and feeling like I had finally gotten ahead of the enemies in strength, it was a magical moment, and this is my favorite song of Risk of Rain 2's amazing soundtrack because of it.

  • @keoowens563
    @keoowens563 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s different from the other stages themes but captures sundered groves feel so well with the drums and ancient sounding instruments with the electric guitar giving it the risk of rain feel

  • @supermariosunshin131
    @supermariosunshin131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think this has got to be my favourite one yet, the guitar just really hits.

  • @iDeathHD
    @iDeathHD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    3:34 till the end is unbelievable, its so good, its on repeat, you just want it keep going and going, seriously, thank you for this

  • @feesh4708
    @feesh4708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    This is actually genious. They put the best piece of ost in the game in the worst stage, and it became my favorite.
    It was as easy as that to fix it, no gameplay changes whatsoever.
    Oh, also, gup

  • @thelastninjapanda3571
    @thelastninjapanda3571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have to love when a song evokes a very powerful emotion, especially one you can't even describe.

  • @jonathonredacted3396
    @jonathonredacted3396 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This track restored my faith in humanity. It just kicks some hard ass. It amazes me this is just for a game. Your talent surpasses a lot of the high industry.

  • @aka_miso
    @aka_miso 2 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    It almost feels unnatural for someone to produce this many undefinably good pieces

    • @FoxInnaHat
      @FoxInnaHat ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris dont Miss

  • @alfonshedstrom9859
    @alfonshedstrom9859 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I just imagine a tiny desk commando dancing to this

    • @crowstray
      @crowstray ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/vr5j1G8nhx8/w-d-xo.html Dude

  • @ImpulsiveZombie
    @ImpulsiveZombie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I absolutely love this track, it gives off strong Rimworld vibes, which I must wonder if is intentional in some way.
    A tale of a few lucky survivors, crash-landed on a planet that is trying to kill them, scrounging for every advantage they can get: Duty bound to find an ancient artefact and flee, or die trying.

  • @Thelocking1000
    @Thelocking1000 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Listening to this when 3 elder lemurians aren’t blasting me with fire feels good.

  • @CreativelyJake
    @CreativelyJake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    i love this theme so much, might be my fav so far besides once in a lullaby.
    its so
    unique! and atmospheric! and... jammin'
    and its for sundered grove if im not mistaken

    • @zyde3396
      @zyde3396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh my got it would work so perfectly especially the percussion and beginning but I think this song has is used for something much grander

    • @CreativelyJake
      @CreativelyJake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@zyde3396 its been confirmed for sundered grove

    • @zyde3396
      @zyde3396 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CreativelyJake Danm , I already hated grove and they just had to give it a banger theme

  • @corvo1776
    @corvo1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I may as well be dead but I'm glad I'm still around to listen to this absolute banger

  • @X66-rr7ik
    @X66-rr7ik 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Chris I gotta hand it to you, this song fucking slaps, so does the rain formerly known as purple, and you’ve got to be one of my favorite song creators. 10/10 put it in my Spotify playlist💯💯💯

  • @heywen9634
    @heywen9634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    FINALLY, THE BEST TRACK IN DLC! CHRIS, I LOVE YOU

    • @Rincewindl
      @Rincewindl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      wierd way to spell A Boat Made from a Sheet of Newspaper

    • @heywen9634
      @heywen9634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      every person has his own music taste;)

    • @sethdavis6589
      @sethdavis6589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Rincewindl You’re still spelling it wrong, it’s Out of Who’s Womb Came the Ice?

    • @MadameMimic
      @MadameMimic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sethdavis6589 never seen someone spell once upon a lullaby like this

    • @carbonatedphantom8388
      @carbonatedphantom8388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MadameMimic very interesting spelling of A Placid Island of Ignorance

  • @epicskullbomb9276
    @epicskullbomb9276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    all of these songs feel like direct throwbacks to ROR1 music, and honestly? I'm loving it.

  • @yourweirdplant
    @yourweirdplant ปีที่แล้ว +27

    No clue why people hated Sundered Grove in the first place. I always thought there was something beautiful about the place, and this song just made it all the more beautiful.

    • @sidney4022
      @sidney4022 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Moving around that terrain is awful without mobility items

    • @yourweirdplant
      @yourweirdplant ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@sidney4022Tbf, that goes for all stages

  • @unhelpful-harry
    @unhelpful-harry ปีที่แล้ว +1

    While I wean off some brain medication, I've been staying sane by going for morning runs followed by cold showers. My ritual for the cold showers is to put this song on, and slowly make it colder through the first section. When the guitar solo hits, I turn the dial all the way so that it's freezing cold. Standing under the icy water and listening to this (and doing air guitar) reminds me of my own vitality and gives me determination to face the day. I think I'll always remember this song as something that helped me :)

  • @rogeryermaw
    @rogeryermaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another masterpiece. Glad I bought all your ost's and the ror2 tracks before they were removed. Keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep listening until I die

  • @djmeowzz
    @djmeowzz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cannot describe how thankful I am that I was introduced to this song. Anytime it comes on, I never dare to skip it and for GOOD reason. It literally just gets better, the harmonies (or polyrhythms maybe? Idk) just ARE SO GOOD. Just got wireless earbuds and the second this song started playing I just had to shove them in my ears and blast this song, FINALLY I can listen to this song wherever now.

  • @kryyto6587
    @kryyto6587 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a song, honestly I think we can call that a masterpiece (even more so in game).
    Also I always stay until the end of the song (4:16) to activate the teleporter, which lead to me dying an horrible death 1 out of 3 times ahah.
    When they said "the difficulty increase with time", they meant that the more you get into the song, the less you are susceptible to cut it...

  • @applejacks175
    @applejacks175 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Chris Christodoulou for blessing our ears with this banger, I love how much the song changes through its duration.

  • @forzaelite1248
    @forzaelite1248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Love the guest appearances of Double Fucking Rainbow and Moisture Deficit, ever since you mentioned that you were kinda disappointed no one caught it in Hydrophobia in the Album Commentary I've been looking out for motifs wherever I can. Amazing work as always!

  • @sandorgrau-fay7488
    @sandorgrau-fay7488 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That fucking guitar at 3:58. It hits my fucking soul like no other non-vocal track has ever hit me before. I feel so much. I love this song.

  • @lambdachi107-gamingandmusi2
    @lambdachi107-gamingandmusi2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The stage themes in this DLC are all hits. Definitely buying this album with the DLC tomorrow.

  • @Necrowmancer
    @Necrowmancer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song is finally here on TH-cam! This entire soundtrack is amazing Chris. And the ending portion of this song is great, thanks for making such amazing music.

  • @_KillerD_
    @_KillerD_ ปีที่แล้ว +10

    3AM, I'm literally smelling rain after hearing this, i don't know why

    • @AstronautDown
      @AstronautDown  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Most likely you're having a stroke but I'd get a second opinion if I were you.

  • @Gunsblazin94
    @Gunsblazin94 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just started playing Risk recently with my friends who have been playing for years, and this is easily my favorite track! Thanks for composing this banger Chris!

  • @Koper5573
    @Koper5573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    May the group headbanging begin at 2:59

  • @minion4724
    @minion4724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was playing sundered grove, just another run like any other until this sacred guitar song played, and I was instantly captivated by it. After the in-game music ended, I immediately paused my game and searched it up on youtube so I can play it on repeat. It feels like I've committed a crime not searching this whole soundtrack up earlier. Thank you Chris Christodoulou for sharing your amazing musical talent with us!

  • @santiklingo
    @santiklingo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just got ror2 bc of the steam summer sale, this shit goes UNSPEAKABLY HARD omg its sooo fkn good

  • @Dgnarus
    @Dgnarus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has gotta be one of my favorite video game tracks of all time by now, thank you so much for this masterpiece. The guitar buildup towards the end gives me shivers every time.

  • @IsRumia
    @IsRumia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song is amazing, It literally made me tear up.

  • @Fallingsnow64
    @Fallingsnow64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Out of all of the games I’ve played, your music on ROR1 and ROR2 have made the biggest impact, and by far my most favorite games for the songs. Keep asking my friends why they mute the music on the games, don’t understand why because YOUR STUFF IS SO GOOD MAN. KEEP IT UP!

  • @jackherer4542
    @jackherer4542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Definitely my favorite song in SOTV, i can't wait to learn how to play this on guitar :)))

  • @pocketnaut
    @pocketnaut ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I first played this game I criticized the music, saying I only liked "the rain formerly known as purple", but upon revisiting I find myself enjoying much more of this games soundtrack, like this one. the desert one, and the one that plays in the secret area under the blue portal place. Some amazing work was done

  • @jeanicehoffing8935
    @jeanicehoffing8935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm not sure exactly how to say it, but this track is the _brightest_ in the OST now (mostly because of that guitar at the end). Most of the other tracks are pretty dark, but They Might As Well Be Dead feels like a ray of light piercing the dark sky. I imagine it's the key of the song that make it feel this way?
    Good work

  • @Ficers
    @Ficers 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The fact that you still get this in Sundered Grove even if you dont have the DLC is a true blessing

  • @dempuggers
    @dempuggers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This has to be my favorite song that you've put out thus far. This is absolutely phenomenal!

  • @ILG113
    @ILG113 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm going through endogenous depression, this melody helps me, thanks Chris

  • @thefox4172
    @thefox4172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I WAS JUST LISTENING TO THIS ON BANDCAMP LMAO, I LOVE YOUR MUSIC

  • @sacrificiallamb4089
    @sacrificiallamb4089 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know how you can get a Dubstep/Deathstep lover to love your music just as much, but you’ve done just that. Every. Album. Is. Amazing.

  • @Iseenotix
    @Iseenotix ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Walk in the Woods type tracks. Some of the best music ever made honestly.

  • @phantomkor
    @phantomkor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I must give my thanks to you Chris for making this possible to listen while I explore Sundered Grove on PS4 at the moment