Composer Spotlight: Yuka Kitamura's Impact on FromSoftware

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  • @theRemedyGames
    @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +27

    What's your favorite song composed by Yuka? And which of the other composers would you like to hear more of? Personally I am a huge fan of Tsukasa Saitoh.

    • @seymourflux747
      @seymourflux747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Corrupted Monk
      and yeah, Saitoh's my 2nd fav. behind Kitamura

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@seymourflux747 If I close my eyes and listen to it...I can play the fight back in my head. Speaks volumes on the quality of the music created.

    • @dasboot1362
      @dasboot1362 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My favorite is probably Midir's theme.
      As for who I want to hear more that would be Shoi Miyazawa after the absolute delight that was Godrick's theme

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dasboot1362 Midir's OST is awesome. It's so fitting. And Godrick...before the game officially released and that song was leaked...oh boy. You didn't know what the fight was about but the music gave you an idea and it was spot on. Shoi has incredible talent.

    • @ocfvortex8536
      @ocfvortex8536 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      every last one of them. this makes me so sad that shes leaving 😢

  • @ashleighmarieeack2474
    @ashleighmarieeack2474 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Slave knight Gael is *chef’s kiss* ….perfection

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      But that Gravetender! Sleeper hit!

    • @botondkunos1774
      @botondkunos1774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didn't find Gael's theme anything special, to me it sounds mediocre.

    • @FelixMBlume
      @FelixMBlume ปีที่แล้ว

      You sure were talking about the same OST?@@botondkunos1774

    • @Shinobi-SouLs
      @Shinobi-SouLs ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@botondkunos1774you should go see a doctor, somethings clearly wrong with you

    • @dr_ubo
      @dr_ubo ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The boss fight and its OST make them one of the top gaming moments in the past decade. Such an excellent climax to a game.

  • @TarnishedZorro
    @TarnishedZorro ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My Top 3 of Yuka's songs: 1.Lady Maria of the astral clock tower
    2. Twin Princes
    3.Slave knight gael

    • @flood2k3
      @flood2k3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      While I agree these are great pieces, my absolute favorite is Ebrieta, Daughter of Cosmos. That song can't be topped, ever!

    • @TarnishedZorro
      @TarnishedZorro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@flood2k3 real

    • @ashen-one--x
      @ashen-one--x 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Demon prince is my number 1. good top 3 :)

  • @Painted_world_of_Sant
    @Painted_world_of_Sant ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Man, is hard to say goodbye. Some of my best memories on gaming were greatly due to this woman. Thank you Yuka for everything.
    Great vid my man :).

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wholeheartedly agree. And thanks!

    • @Painted_world_of_Sant
      @Painted_world_of_Sant ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Dio-xo9rv Yet she's gonna be more remembered than most of us will ever aspire. Maybe she's not relevant for you, but she was for a lot of us :).
      This is your opinion and is still valid, but I won't take your commentary seriously until I see you doing something as remotely impactful and memorable.
      And even so (life advice), never and I mean never be toxic and offensive towards other people's work. Take care.

    • @Phil_mias
      @Phil_mias ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Dio-xo9rvthe souls community disagrees

    • @angelamengualcortinas3614
      @angelamengualcortinas3614 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Dio-xo9rv ''she didn't compose a single one of the most memorable, famous tracks''
      Regal Ancestor Spirit, Malenia, Leyndell, Lady Maria, Abyss Watchers, Pontiff Sulyvahn, Sir Alonne, Yorm the Giant, Gael, Midir, Genichiro, Corrupted Monk, Lady Butterfly, etc were all composed by her and have millions of views on TH-cam.
      Are you absolutely on crack?

    • @angelamengualcortinas3614
      @angelamengualcortinas3614 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dio-xo9rv No, she's not. What the fuck are you talking about?
      My god, touch some grass dude.

  • @XERX_740
    @XERX_740 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    her work on ds3 was incredible

  • @MrHeavy466
    @MrHeavy466 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Nothing good lasts forever. I wish her well.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Agreed. But if it did last forever, we wouldn't be able to appreciate it as much. At least that's what I believe. Regardless, I'm hopeful she'll make a guest appearance in a future game. It would be pretty cool.

    • @danieladamczyk4024
      @danieladamczyk4024 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She still makes that she loves.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Dio-xo9rv how do you figure? Some of the best game soundtracks over the last decade had very little input from her. Bloodborne and Elden Ring being two examples of that.

    • @Phil_mias
      @Phil_mias ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dio-xo9rvif that’s true why don’t you do it?

    • @duyanh4647
      @duyanh4647 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@Ambander1 said easier than done. You looked like a dude can't stand people having fun.

  • @NinjapowerMS
    @NinjapowerMS ปีที่แล้ว +36

    DS3 is her magnum opus. I don't think she ever reached that level of quality and quantity ever again after that.

    • @AG45.
      @AG45. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      malenia's theme in elden ring
      quality

    • @Revolver0cel0t
      @Revolver0cel0t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That main menu music in ds3 is one of the best pieces I’ve ever heard and not only did she compose it she played the violin and is the main singing voice, I hope she returns for a few tracks in their future games

  • @THEKHAYYYAM
    @THEKHAYYYAM ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Yuka is a legend, huge inspiration to me

  • @fantomeduchateaux8136
    @fantomeduchateaux8136 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Ebrietas Daughter of the Cosmos is one of her greatest works. The sound the metallic winds really evokes the sound of the cosmos!

  • @dragonsouls1283
    @dragonsouls1283 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    She's definitely my favorite composer of all time. I hope she will make some more game music for fromsoft

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm sure she will! But I am also curious to see what other songs she creates for those that hire her on for their own projects. I am super curious.

    • @phirrational4601
      @phirrational4601 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My favorite as well! What beautiful experiences

    • @dragonsouls1283
      @dragonsouls1283 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Dio-xo9rv I don't understand you. Please tell me who is the best in your opinion?

    • @dragonsouls1283
      @dragonsouls1283 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Dio-xo9rv she literally made the best ones
      Slave knight gael is hers
      Soul of cinder is hers
      Abyss watchers is hers
      The one of lotric and lorian is hers
      Midir is hers
      Sister Friede is hers
      Regal ancestor spirit is hers
      Sir alonne is hers
      The ost of leyndell is hers
      And I only said the onse I love with all my heart there are others that are also incredibly good. I don't doubt the rest but she is the absolute best in my opinion

    • @dragonsouls1283
      @dragonsouls1283 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @Dio-xo9rv play the games before you talk about it If you think NONE of the ones I mentioned are LITERALLY the best

  • @samuel.jpg.1080p
    @samuel.jpg.1080p ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne, and Sekiro have some of the best game OST ever and it's so sad to know she left Fromsoftware.
    Hopefully they maintain relationship and she can compose for Fromsoft's upcoming projects. Wish her well!

  • @markthachana
    @markthachana ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bloodborne's OSTs as a whole should be in a museum, those tracks are masterpieces

  • @Pegla43
    @Pegla43 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Bro, Yuka made me appreciate even more classical music! She have such powerful, relaxing and charming voice, she is the goddess of FromSoft!
    True final boss of deep, dark, powerful and mystery tunes, haha! I love Yuka!

  • @JimTheKnight01
    @JimTheKnight01 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Dark souls 3 and Bloodborne is her best.

    • @muramasa870
      @muramasa870 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      She carried Dark Souls 3 OST on her back, bro. Real MVP

  • @dexi600
    @dexi600 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    All her work is just incredible

  • @Vince120D
    @Vince120D ปีที่แล้ว +15

    sad to see her leave FS. but i hope the best for her.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm sure she's going places and to be honest, it wouldn't surprise me if studios and developers fight over her time lol

  • @bin9066
    @bin9066 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Mohg is slept on

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mohg's OST is one of the best Fromsoft songs...no doubt about it.

    • @seymourflux747
      @seymourflux747 ปีที่แล้ว

      wasn't that from Miyazawa though

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seymourflux747 Correct. I think he's just pointing out his favorite OST.

  • @srenchristensen7898
    @srenchristensen7898 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks to Yuka Kitamura for some absurdly good soundtracks, which connect perfectly to the many masterpieces games from FromSoftware.

  • @zinglociabatta3205
    @zinglociabatta3205 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This video was a blessing, Fromsoftware's composers never gets the credit they deserve, while their working for a huge part of the souls experience. It's really sad thinking that Yuka won't work anymore with From but i'm sure her status of freelancer won't stop them from collaborating together and we could even expect an evolution in her future works in the gaming industry. (Slave Knight Gael it's just simply insanely perfect, and as her masterpiece, she was also the beautiful female singer!)

  • @commenteroftruth9790
    @commenteroftruth9790 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    my favorite track from ds is Majula. And just as I was typing that it popped up in the video. It is such a beautiful piece that I feel could fit a much richer and diverse fantasy environment. It certainly makes that beginning of the game feel inspiring.

    • @commenteroftruth9790
      @commenteroftruth9790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it'll be interesting to see where her talent shines next.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      100%! Majula is so nice that I actually have it set as my alarm in the morning. Nothing better to wake up to.

  • @OrphanMartian
    @OrphanMartian ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's sad to hear she's leaving, but only for FromSoftware's sake lol. Good thing they still got loads of talent to spare in the music department.
    Also, shoutout to Yoshimi Kudo for writing some incredible stuff for Elden Ring. The Fortissax OST is straight fire.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fortisaxx OST is legendary and one of my favorite tracks in the game. It matches the fight and atmosphere so damn well.

  • @craigmcc1982
    @craigmcc1982 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A genius who may never know how highly she is held in regard. Best of luck to her in all that she does.

  • @lotrfan4237
    @lotrfan4237 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Her work on the Sir Alonne theme is simply immaculate

  • @joehickmanmusic1504
    @joehickmanmusic1504 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As a composer myself, Yuka has been my biggest influence and a huge inspiration - all of the musicians at Fromsoft have, but I just love her harmony and orchestration.
    I’d love to see some of more these videos on the other composers at Fromsoft, especially since it seems FS have hired new talent - each deserving of their own recognition!

  • @asszudemi3650
    @asszudemi3650 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I will never forget my first time playing elden ring exploring the lake and Agheel charging down on me from the sky with yuka Kitamuras "Dragon" composition
    Never had such goosebumps in my life

  • @MODDED7
    @MODDED7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just listened to every single music by Yuka at Fromsoft and wow what a journey. I think Yuka will return at least once for sure and my favorite ost by her has got to be Slave Knight Gael or Lady Butterfly.

  • @HuskyandStarch
    @HuskyandStarch ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Its hard to find much content on Yuka.

  • @valentinvas6454
    @valentinvas6454 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was quite sad when they announced her departure. I hope she continues her amazing work in other projects.
    Sir Alonne, DS3 main theme, Abyss Watchers, Pontiff, Yhorm, Twin Princes, Soul of Cinder, Midir, Gael, Divine Dragon, Rennala, Malenia, Ancestor Spirit
    These are all absolute bangers. I really hope she worked on Shadow of the Erdtree too.

  • @daveb305
    @daveb305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for doing this 🙏🏻

  • @wahr-agathyos3531
    @wahr-agathyos3531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I definitely love Aldia's theme, it gives me chills

  • @hhowdy
    @hhowdy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man she made DS3 Plin Plin Plon and blew everyone’s feels away back in 2016 also she literally made Gael’s theme certified LEGEND

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      I damn near cried when plin plons hit on that 2nd phase.

  • @sanctuary1501
    @sanctuary1501 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm ngl, my heart stopped when I read the thumbnail because I thought you meant lose as in... yeah.
    I'm glad I was wrong, and I wish her well on whatever she decides to do next

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah! Apologies! That sort of thought didn't even cross my mind to be honest.

    • @sanctuary1501
      @sanctuary1501 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theRemedyGames No worries! The English language likes to trick us from time to time 😂

  • @nargo9734
    @nargo9734 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Man, Yuka is really one of my all time greats when its comes to composing. I love her quite sad, mysterious, almost melancholic but also heroic feeling she makes for bosses like the Ancestors spirit, Divine Dragon, owl father, Malenia and the fire giant to name a few.
    What i really hope for is that she would compose some songs for a Monster hunter title in the future. MH is more lighthearted than FS games but the premise of fighting big monsters/ deitys is more or less the same in my eyes.

  • @FelixMBlume
    @FelixMBlume ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done video in every aspect, subscribed

  • @andrewstirling2051
    @andrewstirling2051 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank for the amazing tunes, Yuka! Now you just need to pay my therapy bills.

  • @874chu
    @874chu ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yuka kitamura and yuki kajiura is my favorite. ♥

    • @874chu
      @874chu ปีที่แล้ว

      Lebih suka mereka berdua soalnya sebagai cewek aku bisa ngerasain emosinya juga. Melody lebih blend, masuk telinga itu gak kasar.

    • @874chu
      @874chu ปีที่แล้ว

      Tapi susahnya keluar dari perusahaan itu music/game, kadang gak bisa kolaborasi sama studio-studio rekaman musik yang sebelumnya. Perusahaan pasti punya koneksi soalnya. Kayak yuki kajiura, aku rasa instrument setelah dia jadi freelance beda, kayak terlalu mentah kadang. Sound stage nya kayak kurang kerasa.

  • @Ancient_4
    @Ancient_4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So basically if it had violins, Yuka was probably behind it.

  • @Ciaurrix
    @Ciaurrix ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I miss Motoi's very understated and spatial songs, and in general the music of demons souls and dark souls reminded me more of anime battles than epic orchestral game music. Taurus Demon from the Dark Souls OST really mirrors the terror and tension you feel as opposed to expressing the drama or narrative context. I miss that particular approach.

  • @jerrybot3000
    @jerrybot3000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favourite is still godskin apostle.

  • @SoulsofDarkness
    @SoulsofDarkness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    she is now composed 3 musices for mobile game name Arknights. for Arknights 5th ann event that will come to global severs in about 6 months! thanks

  • @Trimondius
    @Trimondius ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hands down her best song is Malenia,Blade of Miquella.Mostly cuz she uses that violin in some way to create both tension and maybe a bit of sadness into the song.Then in phase 2 its all out chaos and pure awe.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว

      I still hear the song in my sleep...

    • @Trimondius
      @Trimondius ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@theRemedyGames We all do brother.Big naked scary woman with no eyes and butterfly wings is scary.Well she did warn us we will witness true horror.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Trimondius Yea...I witnessed it for a collective 16 hours on my 1st playthrough 😅

    • @botondkunos1774
      @botondkunos1774 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's kind of like a better composed, less depressing Gael theme.

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was just disappointed with that song. Disappointed with that boss.
      I was like "great this is gonna be this games lady maria or sister frieda" and lady maria is my favorite video game boss fight ever. With an amazing, epic, grandscale almost cosmic kind of song.
      Paired with her graceful and confident aggression with her swords.
      Malenias song was just kind of boring. Even her 2nd phase is tame.
      The fight is also really slow paced compared to lady maria or sister Frieda.
      Just kind of a disappointment all around.

  • @lev3271
    @lev3271 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    u cut off ds 3 main menu music

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hehehe ...someone finally caught that. I didn't catch that until after it was rendered then uploaded 😅

  • @darksoulquis5643
    @darksoulquis5643 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the goats 🐐 😢

  • @OCTO358
    @OCTO358 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think Great Grey Wolf Sif or Moonlight Butterfly are far more iconic than Gwyn's plin plin plon

  • @KlaatuZu
    @KlaatuZu 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a huge loss for FS... Irreplaceable imo.

  • @kraigshall
    @kraigshall ปีที่แล้ว

    in the field of musical composition I am not even a neophyte I am a mewling crawling child that knows nothing other than what sounds good to my ears. and quite frankly Miss yucca has not composed a single piece that failed to elicit some emotion from my dark dormant heart. I'm sure they'll miss her at from software but being freelance means that she has so much more creative freedom and I can't wait to hear what she makes next.

  • @shahkarim9807
    @shahkarim9807 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hope we hear Yuka Kitamura again.❤❤❤❤

  • @delpierro0815
    @delpierro0815 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the video - some constructive feedback if you don't mind: For my taste you focussed a little too much on other composers and some of the real iconic tracks of her are only played for a couple of seconds and that doesn't don't do it justice. So maybe that is something to consider in the future.

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the feedback!

    • @delpierro0815
      @delpierro0815 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theRemedyGames Still a thumbs up ;).

  • @pauloruan3746
    @pauloruan3746 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why I'm crying hearing about this?

  • @g1829
    @g1829 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hopefully she left the company on amiable terms. The situation with Mick Gordon and ID software has left me a bit concerned

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm sure she did. I'm gonna assume Japanese culture is a bit different than western culture.

    • @CrackedButterBread
      @CrackedButterBread ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Dio-xo9rv Bruh

    • @Phil_mias
      @Phil_mias ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Dio-xo9rvsource: trust me bro

  • @CodyMunnMusic
    @CodyMunnMusic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! Glad I found your channel - new sub here! Thanks for the inspiration!🔥👍

    • @theRemedyGames
      @theRemedyGames  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I have some ideas for more that I'm slowly working on.

    • @CodyMunnMusic
      @CodyMunnMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Just shared your channel with my friend as well, so we'll be checking your videos out and watching for new ones! Keep up the great work and content! @@theRemedyGames

  • @oldcowbb
    @oldcowbb ปีที่แล้ว +7

    you can tell she learned a lot from the american composers from bloodborne

  • @grayestrat
    @grayestrat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @Mike-xp8zc
    @Mike-xp8zc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Old Dragon Slayer theme went hard imo.
    Majula will always be my favorite ❤

  • @nrox1051
    @nrox1051 ปีที่แล้ว

    Imagine if they can hire Koh Otani the composer of the Masterpiece Shadow of the Colossus

  • @AtreyusNinja
    @AtreyusNinja ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Souls 2

  • @JimTheKnight01
    @JimTheKnight01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooo if she goes to a final fantasy😮

  • @ag4363
    @ag4363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nooooooooo.....
    But amazing content as always Remedy

  • @killadrill
    @killadrill ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro why not put the best parts of the tracks