@@gboxb3215 agreed Definitive edition is really well done I really like that they added the option to play the original music through the game or the remix/update version of the themes... Fire emblem ID Purpose is my main favorite Fire Emblem theme but Xenoblade chronicles definitely has the theme themes for me
please check the "main theme" WII version with background rendering you will realize it was so powerful for an intro song to have a rendered background, instead of still images absolute unparalleled pixelated beauty
For me this was actually the Title Theme... I have to say here, that I downloaded this game onto my cracked Wii, and sat there on the verge of tears and just watched the title screen fading to sunset and night, and I REALLY felt bad for pirating this game, but it was in times of dire poorness.
Well, overal I think the first game's OST is still the best one. The 2nd one has some really nice bangers and the best ones may even edge out the best of XC1 for me, but there's also a lot of stuff in it I don't care much for. As for XC3... kinda hard to say. I haven't really taken the time to listen to its songs all that much outside of the game, but in the game itself they don't feel quite as memorable as the ones from the first 2 games.
@@thenonexistinghero As pieces of music i think it's pretty undeniable that Xenoblade 1 is the worst of the three soundtracks. Every game gets more and more detailed and full when it comes to their leitmotifs and structure. That being said i think it's honestly fair for any of the three to be anyone's favorite.
@@Pokemonleafmon Complexity doesn't make music better. Some of the best stuff is also the most simple. Also I think most people rate XC1's soundtrack as the best of the 3.
@@thenonexistingheroXenoblade 2 and 3 have the benefit of Yasunori Mitsuda working on many of the event themes, utilizing leitmotifs and recurring ideas as he often does. I think the themes he created for 2 and 3 are some of the strongest in the series. The themes for Elysium, Homecoming, and Ouroboros are freaking phenomenal, and they appear everywhere in their respective games' soundtracks.
Hopefully Moebius Battle and also Moebius Battle Interlink (full version with the climax and ending). The climax is the best part of the song and no reactors ever get sent the right version
Xenoblade 2 and 3’s soundtracks are definitely worth checking out as well. If you feel like crying again, “The Tomorrow With You” from Xenoblade 2 will get the job done, and since you have a clear appreciation for vocal tracks in games, “Moebius Battle” from Xenoblade 3 goes absolutely crazy with it
Hi, I don't know who you are but Xenoblade is a 10/10 franchise. The music works perfectly with the scenes its used it for even further emotional hits. Also, Glad to see someone be hit by the title theme same way I was when I first turned the game on. The music hit hard and the game itself didn't let go. The stories in the games are unironically amazing, peak fiction. The characters are deep and even the side content is better than many other games.
@@kyurei4478 Absolutely no question imo. Piano tunes are great and can do the job perfectly fine, but they just don't come close to a full orchestra blowing away your mind.
@@CritsVG Probably, but I don't know it's not even the instruments, it's more the composition of the music to me. It starts so discreet and then it explodes into a burst of raw emotions and goes into extreme epicness before fading away once again, leaving you to the uncertainty of making this tragedy of life count by completing the game. This is all this song inspires me without even starting the game. To me this is even one of the best ost in the entire series artistically speaking.
@@kyurei4478 Oh yes I definitely agree! This theme doesn't only set a tone or mood, it already tells a story in itself. A tale of something small that grows into something much larger than anyone would have thought. It encapsulates what any of the Xenoblade games habe been about and that's what makes it outstanding.
@@CritsVG Exactly. It's so powerful that this theme alone tells you the entire weight and epicness of the whole series. And it was just for this game originally. I can't even imagine the feeling of someone starting this series now that it's complete and hearing this knowing there is a whole saga that will follow. It now represents the beginning of a whole series and it surely lives up to it.
@@SpaaloneBabaguusi would agree with the original vocals being better but story wise i think the vocals in the remastered version in the cutscenes fit better
well of course if it bothers you, stay with the original version but i along with plenty of people don’t have an issue with it. (i never played the original game so take this as you will)
0:04 - Main Theme (Don’t worry we all cried there too) 4:24 -Engage the Enemy 8:13 -Unfinished Business (my favorite theme in Xenoblade 1) 11:17 - Time to Fight! (Remastered is better but it’s still great) 15:10 - Gaur Plain (it’s like saying sour but with a G) 17:45- You Will Know Our Names (plus the Cow comment) 21:13 - Mechanical Rhythm
The main theme perfectly embodies the full game imo, the innocent yet charming intro thrn followed by a more tragic part accompanying tragic events, then the realisation of your place in the world and how you are fighting for everything and ensing with a bittersweet conclusion
To explain the '21 foot cow' thing, You Will Know Our Names plays when fighting against unique enemies. Unique enemies are really powerful monsters that are kinda like optional bosses. They usually look the same as normal monsters but are really big and strong and have unique names such as 'Territorial Rotbart', 'Immovable Gonzalez', or 'Elegant Marin'. Immovable Gonzalez sounds silly but it's actually a giant monkey that can one-shot you for looking at him funny.
Damn, I was _really_ hoping Satorl Marsh (Night) would be on here? Only one area theme? This was still a really cool video! I could've sat down and watched you react to tracks from these games for 40 minutes. Also, you should play this game! It's one of the absolute _best_ game I've played.
I was surprised Mechonis Field wasn't in there. Really all of the other major popular songs from the first game were in there... except the regular battle theme. I like it, but it's definitely not one of the legendary standout tracks the game is known for. Oh and I suppose the final boss theme as well. And Tragic Decision. Okay, probably some more missing. Game has so many legendary tracks.
Honestly this needs a part 2 for xenoblade 1 alone! Xenoblade games have gigantic soundtracks. Or at least you gotta check out the other xenoblade games they are great. Still I genuinely reccomend doing a part 2 to hear more of a variety of soundtracks cause this is only scratching the surface and frankly is missing some of the best songs of the game. If you ever do a part 2 you gotta listen to Tragic Decision and Beyond The Sky.
Also the themes Engage the Enemy and You Will Know Our Names, you might want to know that that these have sequel themes in later games. Themes that share similar melodies and serve similar roles. Engage the Enemy is what I like to call the "hype cutscene theme" and is followed up with Counterattack in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Carrying the Weight of Life in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. You Will Know Our Names is the unique monster theme (basically optional bosses) and is followed up with You Will Recall Our Names in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and You Will Know Our Names finale in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
I find the Definitive Edition versions of these songs to be better than the originals with little-no exception, even with usually minor changes, but the originals were already great in their own right. Xenoblade music in every game is bloody brilliant.
To be fair the remastered track from 1 definitive have some excellent renditions that even call back to some of the instrument tones that were used in XC2’s soundtrack which is amazing
Yeah. I'd say most of them are about on the same level as the originals. You Will Know Our Names got a little worse and Engage the Enemy got a lot better.
@@liamm113 Yes, I have. I like the more prominent guitar in the battle themes. In You Will Know Our Names I feel that the crunchy main melody of the original is a bit muted by comparison.
The xenoblade games have without question some of the best music ever produced for video games. The games are literal emotional rollercoasters. They're fairly long games, but they're so good that you don't even notice the hours fly by. Highly recommended.
Yeah we sorta had to take view cos there were mixed opinions on the new versions of specific themes so either way someone wasnt going to be happy - but with the potential for XC 2 and 3 anyhow we went OG for this first one as then there’s still the opportunity to listen to the newer soundtracks and how these have improved next time
It's a bit mixed. Some of them are really good. None of them are bad, but I prefer the original for some versions, the most notable one being Colony 9 (Night).
Kinda a mixed back, An Obstacle in Our Path and Tragic Decision are standout massive improvements, but then Engage the Enemy for example is just ruined with overdone vocals
YESSSSSS you finally listened to Xenoblade!!! There’s still soooo much more music from just this game alone that you could do more parts of, and don’t even get me started with Xenoblade 2, 3 and all of the unique music from the expansions of these games as well! Hope to hear more from you!
There is so much more to enjoy in this OST. You should defenetly consider making a part 2 so you can have the priviledge to hear "an obstacle in our path", "Satorl Marsh", "tragic decision", "mechonis field", "arignithia", "prison island" and all the zanza themes. I can garantee you will have a blast !
Oh there def needs to be more of this, 2 and 3 also have a banger soundtrack! Also not sure who told you that the remaster had mixed opinions, but I’m pretty sure most people enjoy it as much or if not better than the original (especially the OST)
Seriously though, if you do a follow up, do the remastered versions. They’re not “mixed” in the slightest, the only people who say that are purists who try to stop people listening to the new ost.
Xenoblade is known for its power through music. Happiness, Sadness, calm, anger, fear, their all in the ost. Each game focused on it and i will say as a xenoblade music enjoyer i ALWAYS love how powerful their osts are.
the only reason the definitive edition has mixed reviews is because people are nostalgic for the original. DE uses all live recordings of instrumentalists and vocalists and as someone who loves both soundtracks, DE's is better as a musician because the performance quality adds even more to the amazing music. Nothing wrong with the original, but while I think it's one of the best uses of MIDI I've heard, it just doesn't match the juice of the studio recordings, the studio recordings are perfect quality with concert level energy, it's amazing. and I know you said the vocals in Engage the Enemy were high, but what if I told you the live performance strings and voices swap octaves so the vocals have the top notes. it is insane and never fails to make me cry
Everyone else is already recommending the other Xenoblade games, so I'm going to recommend hearing the Definitive Edition versions of these tracks (probably on your own time). I am in the camp of believing that they are all improvements of already incredible themes! Like, I don't know, these sound kinda empty compared to the DE versions now. At least to me.
You've made this incredible soundtrack justice with your reactions! Though I'd say that the remaster's versions of it do sound a bit better (even better than these masterpieces, can you imagine?) in terms of mixing and stuff, and the reason why they got a mixed reception is mainly nostalgia biases, so I'd suggest you give them a go too if you're at all curious! :D Especially 'Mechanical Rythm", the remaster's version is even more phenomenal and I think you'd love it! I hope you'll end up doing Xenoblade 2 and 3 as well, these soundtracks are just banger after banger, after banger!
This OST is iconic. Almost all the field themes are dynamic with day and night versions, cutscenes are clearly planned around the musical score so many of the moments peak with the music. I cannot believe north America almost didn't get this game. I might of came to the party late in 2022 bit this game still changed my life at 30.
Actually 4:11, I think most people regard the Definitive Edition ost to be on par with the original. For some important tracks like Engage the Enemy, Mechanical Rhythm & Zanza the Divine, some would even say it's an improvement. Definitive Edition also feature some tracks that are not changed, which is fine because the original are more than servicable. It'd be cool if you can check those out too.
the Definitive version of "Engage The Enemy" has a slightly different vibe but I definitely recommend checking it out, maybe even in your spare time, because wow the vocals go nuts. More uneasy and distressing than the original maybe? Mechanical Rhythm's Definitive version stands out to me too, it feels a lot more heavy metal. Anyway this was really fun to watch! Xbc1 is one of my favourite OSTs of all time, and 2 and 3's OSTs are very very worthy successors. I'd definitely like to see more Xenoblade reactions from you!
I'm still surprised when I hear people have mixed opinions on the music from the Definitive Edition because IMO having the full orchestra makes the majority of the songs vastly better. It takes a lot of mid songs and makes them absolutely beautiful.
Thanks TH-cam recs. The OST 2 for and 3 are fantastic also. XCX is also good though very different due to a different composer. The songs here are by Yoko Shimomura ,Tsutomu Narita, and Kenji Hiramatsu or Hiramatsu with ACE (Hiroyo 'CHiCO' Yamanaka and Tomori 'TOMOri' Kudo) known simply as ACE+
I would reccomend listening to the definitive edition's soundtrack for engage the enemy, time to fight, gaur plain, you will know our names, and mechanical rythym as well, they remade (i believe) every soundtrack besides the main title. They all are quite different, and just as good as the original mix
Every Xenoblade soundtrack is phenomenal, but Future Redeemed might have the best music in the series in my opinion. It made me cry even more than the rest of the Xenoblade soundtracks, which was already a hell of a lot 😂
Also from what I've gathered from your tastes I have a feeling you'll love the battle themes from the extra stories frome these games. Time to Fight (Bionis shoulder) Future Connected Xenoblade Chronicles Battle! Torna. Torna the Golden Country Xenoblade Chronicles 2 New Battle Future Redeemed Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Definitely need to check out the rest of the series soundtracks! Mor Ardain, Tantal, Gormott and Leftherian Archipelego are definitely must hear field themes!
Would love to see your reaction to the Definitive Edition arrangements for this OST as well! I prefer quite a few of them over the original versions! Especially Mechanical Rhythm and Engage the Enemy!
I had mostly forgotten Time to Fight because even though it goes plenty hard, every other battle theme in Xenoblade goes ABSOLUTELY HAM. But it was really great to hear it pop back up in Future Redeemed Also You Will Know Our Names is less associated with a 21 foot tall cow and moreso known for a 40 foot tall MONKE that insta-kills you when just a moment ago you were having fun jamming to Gaur Plain
Didnt realize u just oisted this today, was just looking at Xenoblade OSTs and this was recommended, definitely recommend giving some of the remasters a listen to as well as music from the other games
Literally the entire Xenoblade soundtrack is killer, and the remake soundtrack is almost entirely improvements to the original. I highly encourage checking it out along with the other 3 Xenoblade games. This franchise means more to me than any other from any media outlet, and the music only matches the quality of everything else. If not for a video, listen to it in your own time because it's a treat. Have a good day and enjoy!
Whoever told you Definitive Edition's OST wasn't as good as the original has no idea what they're talking about Definitive Edition is pretty much universally acclaimed as being the better version of the game in all aspects, even the OST. It's basically just the original OST in higher quality
If you look for "The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D", you should see a bunch of small clips they did of the renditions for the release of the 3DS version.
I'm very happy to see you've reacted to xenoblade's ost!! xenoblade is a very special series to me and its always nice to see people appreciating its soundtrack :] it'll be cool to see you react to xenoblade 2's and xenoblade 3's ost in the future, every game in this trilogy has a god tier ost ^^
Oh man Xenoblade music is always a treat! Wasn’t expecting this to be the next video but I’m more than happy! Hope you get to check out the other games in the series as well (including their vocal tracks)!
Xenoblade's soundtracks are the greatest of all time in my opinion. Soon to all be released on physical media! I'd definitely recommend checking out some of the Definitive Edition remakes for the first game's tracks. They're redone with live instruments and sound heavenly. Both 2 and 3's soundtracks were recorded with full orchestras as well :)
The '21 foot tall cow' is probably referring to a lvl 80+ boss that's just roaming around the first big open area in the game. You'il usually run into it accidentally, and You Will Know Our Names is the theme that plays when that happens.
Xenoblade's title theme is so incredibly strong. You listen to this and can't even start the game but when you do, damn the emotions only get crazier from there. I hope you play it someday to understand the connection to the story because it's damn crazy. And rightfully one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
Oh and yes, the remaster soundtrack is controversial to some but that's just because of like 1-2 pieces. It's equally as great imho. If you got a Switch the remaster is worth playing over the original because it's 1:1 the same game but with great QoL changes and updated graphics that look incredible.
I almost wanna say that you should react to the entire soundtrack for all the xenoblade games like with your pokemon masters music reactions, but it's up to you.
The Main Theme / Title Theme is actually my MOST LOVED Video Game Music that I ever heard in the entirety of my life. It's actually from Yoko Shimomura which just gifted this game a few soundtracks and is more widely known for Kingdom Hearts music. But THIS... this is just... I don't know. The whole build up and climax is just a freakin THEATRE! >_< *This is freakin' opera territory!* And can hold up to the likes of Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. (For me at least) This is no longer just "video game music" this is classical music of the modern era. The reference for "you will know our names" is that the 21 foot big cow ...well has a special name! :D That's why "you will know our names".
You should absolutely listen to more of this soundtrack and from the other 2 games as well. Zanza the Divine has to be one of the best final boss themes of all time
5:30 if you like orchestra with band music, have you ever heard Nightwish? They’re a symphonic metal group that often has a choir here and there as well. You should check them out!
Shame some weirdo talked you out of listening to the remaster. The remaster sounds a million times better. I'm sorry but synth instruments will never sound better than a real performance. Especially when it comes to orchestras
Yes, a lot of Xenoblade game time is spent just standing. And listening. Sometimes in the middle of the overworld. Sometimes in the middle of a cutscene. Sometimes you can't make it past the main menu.
Xenoblade chronicles is such a banger. I think you might like the OST for Octopath Traveler as well, or if you feel like dipping your toes into anime OSTs then Made in Abyss' soundtrack is an emotional trip.
Welcome to the fun world of the xeno series, it's high quality in almost everything it does and yes the music is really THAT good in all of the games :) hope you hit your sub goal soon, lemme help you out ;)
Mixed? I love the remix’s more but music is subjective. 😭. The remastered version of Engage the Enemy goes so hard. IF YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS HIGH. OOOOOF THAT VOCALIST POPS OFF IN THE REMASTER
Amazed that I didn't see it mentioned yet, maybe i'm just blind but, Unfinished business plays once. Just once. One time in the entire game. ONCE WITHOUT LOOPING
"Make a girl cry, that's not gonna fly. Make a girl smile, you pass the trial." Anyway, if you really want to cry listening to Xenoblade then check out "The Tomorrow With You" from Xenoblade 2.
2:29 Don't be sorry, everyone was just stunned the first time hearing this main title screen theme, it's just beautiful and set the beginning of an epic adventure !
There certainly are mixed opinions about the Definitive Edition soundtrack, but honestly? Most of them are on par, if not better. There are *some* which came out weaker than the originals, but in my opinion they're all still bangers. In particular, two upgrades I can name off the top of my head are Engage the Enemy, and the other is Mechonis Field which from serene to otherworldly and it's beautiful. Also, most songs do loop since they're either field themes or battle themes, but if you want to hear an entire loop, my advice is to not skip the song until you've reached the half-way point on the timer. Sometimes with Xenoblade OSTs, a song sounds like it's looping early, but in reality it dives even deeper than you thought it would, so that Gaur Plains track for example actually had a little more to offer before it *actually* was about to loop. Anyway, glad to see a brand new person introduced to the wonder of Xenoblade! A highly reccomended series, I hope you do a part 1 and 2 for the first game (bonus for the Definitive Edition?) and after that, absolutely reccomend you list to the sequel OSTs, including their expansion games (Future Connected, Torna: The Golden Country, and Future Redeemed).
Nah, the remastered music is majority praised. Much better in many ways. Wish you’d have reacted to it. The old tracks hurt my ears with how shrill the guitars were. And they add more personality & diversity into the instruments & vocals. Basically, clearer vocals, clearer, more genuine orchestral recordings & more emphasis on all of the instruments than just the guitar overshadowing every other instrument. Though some music doesn’t have much guitar or none at all in it, & I’ll give fans of the old OST that some of those tracks like “Time to Fight!” May be better in the OG.
Now that you have witnessed the greatness of the original soundtrack you are legally required to witness the greatness of the other soundtracks ( 2 , 3 & X + the expansions )
X's composer is great and even better if he has context for the music to go its proper place. Which he didn't have for x and it shows. Some great tracks in there for sure though.
The mixed opinions on Definitive edition is more just people having preferences on two excellent takes on the OST. What is not mixed is the Definitive Edition exclusive expansion "Future Connected" which has some amazing stand alone tracks.
you could easily have a part 2 of just xenoblade 1 alone. once we part ways, zanza the divine, tragic decision, god slaying sword, agniratha night, and so much more
I will say, the remaster doesn’t really have much controversy. The songs in the remaster are all excellent. They are a bit different than the original but they provide wonderful experiences as is. Don’t be shy to check those out. I like many others personally prefer the remaster OST
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No check out the definitive edition ost.
Yes I think you should atleast some of the songs after you have done some from the other games in the series
@@gboxb3215 agreed Definitive edition is really well done I really like that they added the option to play the original music through the game or the remix/update version of the themes...
Fire emblem ID Purpose is my main favorite Fire Emblem theme but Xenoblade chronicles definitely has the theme themes for me
please check the "main theme" WII version with background rendering
you will realize it was so powerful for an intro song to have a rendered background, instead of still images
absolute unparalleled pixelated beauty
We need a part 2, and maybe even Xenoblade 2 & 3 videos. I'd also recommend Etrian Odyssey IV and Trails in the Sky the 3rd, their OST is incredible.
We need more parts of these because Xenoblade has outstanding music
There could _very_ easily be a part 2 and 3, Xenoblade 1 alone.
Agreed
Your wish has come true!
And now, you've witnessed the greatness that is this soundtrack
And hopefully she witnesses the other two as well
without witnessing the greatness of zanza the divine (missed opportunity) idk how 2 and 3 will go
She will know this soundtrack, then she will recall this soundtrack. Finally she will know this soundtrack's name ~finale.
@@coolyeh1017 Great pun also true :')
after hearing all of that shit, she will said "all i am is fading, the memories it is vanishing"
"You will know our names" blows everyone away on the first listen, this was inevitable
You Will Know Our Names: I am Inevitable.
And the second, and the third, and the trillionth...
For me this was actually the Title Theme...
I have to say here, that I downloaded this game onto my cracked Wii, and sat there on the verge of tears and just watched the title screen fading to sunset and night, and I REALLY felt bad for pirating this game, but it was in times of dire poorness.
19:23 Not just a tall cow, but also a cute little bunny named Scrupulous Antonio or some such 😂
And it's usually some cosmic horror way above your level that will, unless you're prepared, consume your soul if you so much as look at it funny.
Heck, it could even be a caterpillar. If this theme plays, get ready for it to wreck your shit.
Not even that, a level 80 orangutan in the beginning area of the game
Emily: "This is the best OST I've ever heard."
Me: "One of us! One of us! One of us!"
You are in for a treat Emily, this series has been growing in popularity, and the first game’s ost is just the beginning
Well, overal I think the first game's OST is still the best one. The 2nd one has some really nice bangers and the best ones may even edge out the best of XC1 for me, but there's also a lot of stuff in it I don't care much for. As for XC3... kinda hard to say. I haven't really taken the time to listen to its songs all that much outside of the game, but in the game itself they don't feel quite as memorable as the ones from the first 2 games.
@@thenonexistinghero As pieces of music i think it's pretty undeniable that Xenoblade 1 is the worst of the three soundtracks. Every game gets more and more detailed and full when it comes to their leitmotifs and structure.
That being said i think it's honestly fair for any of the three to be anyone's favorite.
@@Pokemonleafmon Complexity doesn't make music better. Some of the best stuff is also the most simple. Also I think most people rate XC1's soundtrack as the best of the 3.
@@thenonexistingheroXenoblade 2 and 3 have the benefit of Yasunori Mitsuda working on many of the event themes, utilizing leitmotifs and recurring ideas as he often does. I think the themes he created for 2 and 3 are some of the strongest in the series. The themes for Elysium, Homecoming, and Ouroboros are freaking phenomenal, and they appear everywhere in their respective games' soundtracks.
I canNOT wait for her to reach Moebius Battle in the XC3 soudntrack because holy shit these composers are geniuses with their compositions.
That theme, A Formidable Enemy, A Life Sent On, etc. They're all sooo good!
Hopefully Moebius Battle and also Moebius Battle Interlink (full version with the climax and ending). The climax is the best part of the song and no reactors ever get sent the right version
Xenoblade 2 and 3’s soundtracks are definitely worth checking out as well. If you feel like crying again, “The Tomorrow With You” from Xenoblade 2 will get the job done, and since you have a clear appreciation for vocal tracks in games, “Moebius Battle” from Xenoblade 3 goes absolutely crazy with it
absolutely
Bringer of Chaos Ultimate is also a thing and we're all better thanks to it.
Also Xenoblade X if your a fan of vocals
@@cyberrb25 Based Zeke von Genbu enjoyer I see
all the songs at the ending sequence of 2 always get me
Hi, I don't know who you are but Xenoblade is a 10/10 franchise. The music works perfectly with the scenes its used it for even further emotional hits. Also, Glad to see someone be hit by the title theme same way I was when I first turned the game on. The music hit hard and the game itself didn't let go. The stories in the games are unironically amazing, peak fiction. The characters are deep and even the side content is better than many other games.
Best title theme in the series in my opinion.
@@kyurei4478 Absolutely no question imo. Piano tunes are great and can do the job perfectly fine, but they just don't come close to a full orchestra blowing away your mind.
@@CritsVG Probably, but I don't know it's not even the instruments, it's more the composition of the music to me. It starts so discreet and then it explodes into a burst of raw emotions and goes into extreme epicness before fading away once again, leaving you to the uncertainty of making this tragedy of life count by completing the game. This is all this song inspires me without even starting the game. To me this is even one of the best ost in the entire series artistically speaking.
@@kyurei4478 Oh yes I definitely agree! This theme doesn't only set a tone or mood, it already tells a story in itself. A tale of something small that grows into something much larger than anyone would have thought. It encapsulates what any of the Xenoblade games habe been about and that's what makes it outstanding.
@@CritsVG Exactly. It's so powerful that this theme alone tells you the entire weight and epicness of the whole series. And it was just for this game originally. I can't even imagine the feeling of someone starting this series now that it's complete and hearing this knowing there is a whole saga that will follow. It now represents the beginning of a whole series and it surely lives up to it.
If you think the vocals of "Engage the enemy" are high you have to listen to the definitive version. Its soooooooo much better in the vocal part
honestly i have to disagree, i love the original way more than the definitive version
@@SpaaloneBabaguusi would agree with the original vocals being better but story wise i think the vocals in the remastered version in the cutscenes fit better
@@maguire4428 the remastered vocals legitimately take me out of the cutscenes it plays in, i just can't enjoy it
well of course if it bothers you, stay with the original version but i along with plenty of people don’t have an issue with it. (i never played the original game so take this as you will)
It's an awful remix and the worst in DE lmao
0:04 - Main Theme (Don’t worry we all cried there too)
4:24 -Engage the Enemy
8:13 -Unfinished Business (my favorite theme in Xenoblade 1)
11:17 - Time to Fight! (Remastered is better but it’s still great)
15:10 - Gaur Plain (it’s like saying sour but with a G)
17:45- You Will Know Our Names (plus the Cow comment)
21:13 - Mechanical Rhythm
Power rhyme with sour. Sweet sound better!
The main theme perfectly embodies the full game imo, the innocent yet charming intro thrn followed by a more tragic part accompanying tragic events, then the realisation of your place in the world and how you are fighting for everything and ensing with a bittersweet conclusion
To explain the '21 foot cow' thing, You Will Know Our Names plays when fighting against unique enemies. Unique enemies are really powerful monsters that are kinda like optional bosses.
They usually look the same as normal monsters but are really big and strong and have unique names such as 'Territorial Rotbart', 'Immovable Gonzalez', or 'Elegant Marin'.
Immovable Gonzalez sounds silly but it's actually a giant monkey that can one-shot you for looking at him funny.
And he is level 90
« that can one-shot you for looking at him funny »
« This one looked at me funny, I'm gonna blast him into next week »
Eunie = Immovable Gonzalez??
@@MK73DSEunie is absolutely a unique enemy that’s for sure
Can confirm when I played I got my ass handed to just being in its general direction
And then there is Despotic Arsene
Xenoblade has some of the most diverse music. From chill piano melodies to intense rock themes this series has it all
And eclectic electric Jazz in the DLC
The Gate to Xenoblade Chronicles Music has OPENED
Damn, I was _really_ hoping Satorl Marsh (Night) would be on here? Only one area theme? This was still a really cool video! I could've sat down and watched you react to tracks from these games for 40 minutes. Also, you should play this game! It's one of the absolute _best_ game I've played.
Shes got to livestream the entire ost reaction! They really all deserve the spotlight!
I was surprised Mechonis Field wasn't in there. Really all of the other major popular songs from the first game were in there... except the regular battle theme. I like it, but it's definitely not one of the legendary standout tracks the game is known for. Oh and I suppose the final boss theme as well. And Tragic Decision.
Okay, probably some more missing. Game has so many legendary tracks.
@@thenonexistinghero Mechonis Field is straight up my favorite track from Xenoblade 1.
Man if you loved this, Xenoblade 3 is gonna knock your socks off.
A life Sent On and The Weight of Life in particular are absolute master pieces.
Also Ms Gambit and enemy of the world are just 👌🏻👌🏻
She’ll be full of beans yes
Xenoblade has such magnificent music. I highly recommend you listen to other Xenoblade entries, because this is just the tip of the iceberg!
Honestly this needs a part 2 for xenoblade 1 alone! Xenoblade games have gigantic soundtracks. Or at least you gotta check out the other xenoblade games they are great. Still I genuinely reccomend doing a part 2 to hear more of a variety of soundtracks cause this is only scratching the surface and frankly is missing some of the best songs of the game. If you ever do a part 2 you gotta listen to Tragic Decision and Beyond The Sky.
Also the themes Engage the Enemy and You Will Know Our Names, you might want to know that that these have sequel themes in later games. Themes that share similar melodies and serve similar roles.
Engage the Enemy is what I like to call the "hype cutscene theme" and is followed up with Counterattack in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Carrying the Weight of Life in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
You Will Know Our Names is the unique monster theme (basically optional bosses) and is followed up with You Will Recall Our Names in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and You Will Know Our Names finale in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest soundtracks in a JRPG.
It only gets better from here
I find the Definitive Edition versions of these songs to be better than the originals with little-no exception, even with usually minor changes, but the originals were already great in their own right. Xenoblade music in every game is bloody brilliant.
“I need you to STOP!!!”
Xenoblade OST: Really feeling it, eh?
Definitive edition cleans up the tracks and sounds much nice tbh
Eryth Sea is the perfect example of this (must listen to the “day” version)
To be fair the remastered track from 1 definitive have some excellent renditions that even call back to some of the instrument tones that were used in XC2’s soundtrack which is amazing
Yeah. I'd say most of them are about on the same level as the originals. You Will Know Our Names got a little worse and Engage the Enemy got a lot better.
Time to fight for me got way better
They're mostly improvements to be honest, orchestral sound helps a lot
@@Cool-Vest really, I feel like you will know our names got a lot better personally. Interesting to hear that. Did you play og xc?
@@liamm113 Yes, I have. I like the more prominent guitar in the battle themes. In You Will Know Our Names I feel that the crunchy main melody of the original is a bit muted by comparison.
The xenoblade games have without question some of the best music ever produced for video games. The games are literal emotional rollercoasters. They're fairly long games, but they're so good that you don't even notice the hours fly by. Highly recommended.
One thing is for certain; Xenoblade never disappoints in the music department!
Shame that most of these were from OG XC1, because DE’s versions are better. (mostly)
There's always hope for a future vid then, as I would say.
Yeah we sorta had to take view cos there were mixed opinions on the new versions of specific themes so either way someone wasnt going to be happy - but with the potential for XC 2 and 3 anyhow we went OG for this first one as then there’s still the opportunity to listen to the newer soundtracks and how these have improved next time
It's a bit mixed. Some of them are really good. None of them are bad, but I prefer the original for some versions, the most notable one being Colony 9 (Night).
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That becomes very apparent with An Obstacle In Our Path.
Kinda a mixed back, An Obstacle in Our Path and Tragic Decision are standout massive improvements, but then Engage the Enemy for example is just ruined with overdone vocals
YESSSSSS you finally listened to Xenoblade!!! There’s still soooo much more music from just this game alone that you could do more parts of, and don’t even get me started with Xenoblade 2, 3 and all of the unique music from the expansions of these games as well! Hope to hear more from you!
There is so much more to enjoy in this OST. You should defenetly consider making a part 2 so you can have the priviledge to hear "an obstacle in our path", "Satorl Marsh", "tragic decision", "mechonis field", "arignithia", "prison island" and all the zanza themes. I can garantee you will have a blast !
Oh there def needs to be more of this, 2 and 3 also have a banger soundtrack! Also not sure who told you that the remaster had mixed opinions, but I’m pretty sure most people enjoy it as much or if not better than the original (especially the OST)
Most of the remastered tracks are really good, some arguably better. At the very least, they are worth giving a listen to
This, Sword Valley in particular.
Seriously though, if you do a follow up, do the remastered versions. They’re not “mixed” in the slightest, the only people who say that are purists who try to stop people listening to the new ost.
Xenoblade is known for its power through music. Happiness, Sadness, calm, anger, fear, their all in the ost. Each game focused on it and i will say as a xenoblade music enjoyer i ALWAYS love how powerful their osts are.
the only reason the definitive edition has mixed reviews is because people are nostalgic for the original. DE uses all live recordings of instrumentalists and vocalists and as someone who loves both soundtracks, DE's is better as a musician because the performance quality adds even more to the amazing music. Nothing wrong with the original, but while I think it's one of the best uses of MIDI I've heard, it just doesn't match the juice of the studio recordings, the studio recordings are perfect quality with concert level energy, it's amazing. and I know you said the vocals in Engage the Enemy were high, but what if I told you the live performance strings and voices swap octaves so the vocals have the top notes. it is insane and never fails to make me cry
Haha you should definitely give the remastered tracks a listen sometime, to me for the most part they are better with a few exceptions
Everyone else is already recommending the other Xenoblade games, so I'm going to recommend hearing the Definitive Edition versions of these tracks (probably on your own time). I am in the camp of believing that they are all improvements of already incredible themes! Like, I don't know, these sound kinda empty compared to the DE versions now. At least to me.
The remixes are shit. Especially engage the enemy
You've made this incredible soundtrack justice with your reactions! Though I'd say that the remaster's versions of it do sound a bit better (even better than these masterpieces, can you imagine?) in terms of mixing and stuff, and the reason why they got a mixed reception is mainly nostalgia biases, so I'd suggest you give them a go too if you're at all curious! :D Especially 'Mechanical Rythm", the remaster's version is even more phenomenal and I think you'd love it!
I hope you'll end up doing Xenoblade 2 and 3 as well, these soundtracks are just banger after banger, after banger!
This OST is iconic. Almost all the field themes are dynamic with day and night versions, cutscenes are clearly planned around the musical score so many of the moments peak with the music. I cannot believe north America almost didn't get this game. I might of came to the party late in 2022 bit this game still changed my life at 30.
Love this react, is the true meaning of "im really feeling it" ❤
Actually 4:11, I think most people regard the Definitive Edition ost to be on par with the original. For some important tracks like Engage the Enemy, Mechanical Rhythm & Zanza the Divine, some would even say it's an improvement. Definitive Edition also feature some tracks that are not changed, which is fine because the original are more than servicable.
It'd be cool if you can check those out too.
This soundtrack is a masterpiece and the game is a lot of fun as someone who doesn't play a lot of jrpgs.
the Definitive version of "Engage The Enemy" has a slightly different vibe but I definitely recommend checking it out, maybe even in your spare time, because wow the vocals go nuts. More uneasy and distressing than the original maybe? Mechanical Rhythm's Definitive version stands out to me too, it feels a lot more heavy metal.
Anyway this was really fun to watch! Xbc1 is one of my favourite OSTs of all time, and 2 and 3's OSTs are very very worthy successors. I'd definitely like to see more Xenoblade reactions from you!
I'm still surprised when I hear people have mixed opinions on the music from the Definitive Edition because IMO having the full orchestra makes the majority of the songs vastly better. It takes a lot of mid songs and makes them absolutely beautiful.
"Oh my god"
WE GOT ANOTHER ONE, XENOCHADS
Thanks TH-cam recs. The OST 2 for and 3 are fantastic also. XCX is also good though very different due to a different composer.
The songs here are by Yoko Shimomura ,Tsutomu Narita, and Kenji Hiramatsu or Hiramatsu with ACE (Hiroyo 'CHiCO' Yamanaka and Tomori 'TOMOri' Kudo) known simply as ACE+
I would reccomend listening to the definitive edition's soundtrack for engage the enemy, time to fight, gaur plain, you will know our names, and mechanical rythym as well, they remade (i believe) every soundtrack besides the main title. They all are quite different, and just as good as the original mix
they actually only remade like 3/4ths of the OST, a lot of them are unchanged
Every Xenoblade soundtrack is phenomenal, but Future Redeemed might have the best music in the series in my opinion. It made me cry even more than the rest of the Xenoblade soundtracks, which was already a hell of a lot 😂
I mean, of course you would cry right out of the main theme. It's Yoko Shimomura. It's just a natural reaction.
Please can you do Yo-kai watch?
By Klaus! That game is amazing!
Also from what I've gathered from your tastes I have a feeling you'll love the battle themes from the extra stories frome these games.
Time to Fight (Bionis shoulder) Future Connected Xenoblade Chronicles
Battle! Torna. Torna the Golden Country Xenoblade Chronicles 2
New Battle Future Redeemed Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Definitely need to check out the rest of the series soundtracks! Mor Ardain, Tantal, Gormott and Leftherian Archipelego are definitely must hear field themes!
Would love to see your reaction to the Definitive Edition arrangements for this OST as well! I prefer quite a few of them over the original versions! Especially Mechanical Rhythm and Engage the Enemy!
I had mostly forgotten Time to Fight because even though it goes plenty hard, every other battle theme in Xenoblade goes ABSOLUTELY HAM. But it was really great to hear it pop back up in Future Redeemed
Also You Will Know Our Names is less associated with a 21 foot tall cow and moreso known for a 40 foot tall MONKE that insta-kills you when just a moment ago you were having fun jamming to Gaur Plain
Didnt realize u just oisted this today, was just looking at Xenoblade OSTs and this was recommended, definitely recommend giving some of the remasters a listen to as well as music from the other games
If you revisit more Xenoblade 1 themes, definitely need to listen to Zanza The Divine, Time to Fight (Bionis Shoulder), and Fogbeast Battle!
Literally the entire Xenoblade soundtrack is killer, and the remake soundtrack is almost entirely improvements to the original. I highly encourage checking it out along with the other 3 Xenoblade games. This franchise means more to me than any other from any media outlet, and the music only matches the quality of everything else. If not for a video, listen to it in your own time because it's a treat. Have a good day and enjoy!
Whoever told you Definitive Edition's OST wasn't as good as the original has no idea what they're talking about
Definitive Edition is pretty much universally acclaimed as being the better version of the game in all aspects, even the OST. It's basically just the original OST in higher quality
If you look for "The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D", you should see a bunch of small clips they did of the renditions for the release of the 3DS version.
She has got to listen to agniratha, one of the best area music in the game
I'm very happy to see you've reacted to xenoblade's ost!! xenoblade is a very special series to me and its always nice to see people appreciating its soundtrack :] it'll be cool to see you react to xenoblade 2's and xenoblade 3's ost in the future, every game in this trilogy has a god tier ost ^^
The xenoblade soundtracks are definitely my favorite collections of music ever
They prove how powerful music can be
This one is a ride from start to finish just has to be said now
A *wild* ride, one could say
It’s over when she gets to 3 man that game’s music hits
Unfinished Business really is Unfinished because its used once and it doesnt even get to loop before its never heard again.
Oh man Xenoblade music is always a treat! Wasn’t expecting this to be the next video but I’m more than happy! Hope you get to check out the other games in the series as well (including their vocal tracks)!
Xenoblade's soundtracks are the greatest of all time in my opinion. Soon to all be released on physical media! I'd definitely recommend checking out some of the Definitive Edition remakes for the first game's tracks. They're redone with live instruments and sound heavenly. Both 2 and 3's soundtracks were recorded with full orchestras as well :)
The '21 foot tall cow' is probably referring to a lvl 80+ boss that's just roaming around the first big open area in the game. You'il usually run into it accidentally, and You Will Know Our Names is the theme that plays when that happens.
Xenoblade's title theme is so incredibly strong. You listen to this and can't even start the game but when you do, damn the emotions only get crazier from there.
I hope you play it someday to understand the connection to the story because it's damn crazy. And rightfully one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
Oh and yes, the remaster soundtrack is controversial to some but that's just because of like 1-2 pieces.
It's equally as great imho.
If you got a Switch the remaster is worth playing over the original because it's 1:1 the same game but with great QoL changes and updated graphics that look incredible.
Please try Xenoblade Chronicles X from the Wii U too.
The effort some game studios put into the OST is insane. They could compete with national assembles or win the ESC depending on the style of music.
From the video title alone, my friend, you've got no damn idea, this franchise changes you.
I almost wanna say that you should react to the entire soundtrack for all the xenoblade games like with your pokemon masters music reactions, but it's up to you.
The Main Theme / Title Theme is actually my MOST LOVED Video Game Music that I ever heard in the entirety of my life.
It's actually from Yoko Shimomura which just gifted this game a few soundtracks and is more widely known for Kingdom Hearts music.
But THIS... this is just... I don't know.
The whole build up and climax is just a freakin THEATRE! >_< *This is freakin' opera territory!*
And can hold up to the likes of Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. (For me at least)
This is no longer just "video game music" this is classical music of the modern era.
The reference for "you will know our names" is that the 21 foot big cow ...well has a special name! :D
That's why "you will know our names".
You need to make a part 2!! And listen to Xenoblade 2 music as well!!! So recomended!!!😊
You should absolutely listen to more of this soundtrack and from the other 2 games as well. Zanza the Divine has to be one of the best final boss themes of all time
5:30 if you like orchestra with band music, have you ever heard Nightwish? They’re a symphonic metal group that often has a choir here and there as well. You should check them out!
I need satori marsh night
There are no words to tell how much I enjoy every Xenoblade OSTs
Yes, you did Xenoblade! Thank you!
Shame some weirdo talked you out of listening to the remaster. The remaster sounds a million times better. I'm sorry but synth instruments will never sound better than a real performance. Especially when it comes to orchestras
Can you believe Unfinished Business only plays once in the whole game? Also you should check out Xenoblade 2 and 3's ost
Yes, a lot of Xenoblade game time is spent just standing. And listening. Sometimes in the middle of the overworld. Sometimes in the middle of a cutscene. Sometimes you can't make it past the main menu.
Xenoblade chronicles is such a banger. I think you might like the OST for Octopath Traveler as well, or if you feel like dipping your toes into anime OSTs then Made in Abyss' soundtrack is an emotional trip.
This will probably get lost but I highly recommend you take a listen to the soundtrack of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky First Chapter.
Welcome to the fun world of the xeno series, it's high quality in almost everything it does and yes the music is really THAT good in all of the games :) hope you hit your sub goal soon, lemme help you out ;)
Would you listen to Katamari Demacy soundtrack?
Mixed? I love the remix’s more but music is subjective. 😭. The remastered version of Engage the Enemy goes so hard. IF YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS HIGH. OOOOOF THAT VOCALIST POPS OFF IN THE REMASTER
Amazed that I didn't see it mentioned yet, maybe i'm just blind but, Unfinished business plays once. Just once. One time in the entire game. ONCE
WITHOUT LOOPING
"Make a girl cry, that's not gonna fly. Make a girl smile, you pass the trial."
Anyway, if you really want to cry listening to Xenoblade then check out "The Tomorrow With You" from Xenoblade 2.
2:29 Don't be sorry, everyone was just stunned the first time hearing this main title screen theme, it's just beautiful and set the beginning of an epic adventure !
There certainly are mixed opinions about the Definitive Edition soundtrack, but honestly? Most of them are on par, if not better. There are *some* which came out weaker than the originals, but in my opinion they're all still bangers.
In particular, two upgrades I can name off the top of my head are Engage the Enemy, and the other is Mechonis Field which from serene to otherworldly and it's beautiful.
Also, most songs do loop since they're either field themes or battle themes, but if you want to hear an entire loop, my advice is to not skip the song until you've reached the half-way point on the timer. Sometimes with Xenoblade OSTs, a song sounds like it's looping early, but in reality it dives even deeper than you thought it would, so that Gaur Plains track for example actually had a little more to offer before it *actually* was about to loop.
Anyway, glad to see a brand new person introduced to the wonder of Xenoblade! A highly reccomended series, I hope you do a part 1 and 2 for the first game (bonus for the Definitive Edition?) and after that, absolutely reccomend you list to the sequel OSTs, including their expansion games (Future Connected, Torna: The Golden Country, and Future Redeemed).
Nah, the remastered music is majority praised. Much better in many ways. Wish you’d have reacted to it. The old tracks hurt my ears with how shrill the guitars were. And they add more personality & diversity into the instruments & vocals. Basically, clearer vocals, clearer, more genuine orchestral recordings & more emphasis on all of the instruments than just the guitar overshadowing every other instrument. Though some music doesn’t have much guitar or none at all in it, & I’ll give fans of the old OST that some of those tracks like “Time to Fight!” May be better in the OG.
Now that you have witnessed the greatness of the original soundtrack you are legally required to witness the greatness of the other soundtracks ( 2 , 3 & X + the expansions )
X's composer is great and even better if he has context for the music to go its proper place.
Which he didn't have for x and it shows. Some great tracks in there for sure though.
The mixed opinions on Definitive edition is more just people having preferences on two excellent takes on the OST.
What is not mixed is the Definitive Edition exclusive expansion "Future Connected" which has some amazing stand alone tracks.
you could easily have a part 2 of just xenoblade 1 alone. once we part ways, zanza the divine, tragic decision, god slaying sword, agniratha night, and so much more
If you liked Main theme, you'll fall in love with "Shulk and fiora" ost
What an absolutely amazing OST! You should check out 2's and 3's as well 😉 XC3 has to be my favorite though
I will say, the remaster doesn’t really have much controversy. The songs in the remaster are all excellent. They are a bit different than the original but they provide wonderful experiences as is. Don’t be shy to check those out. I like many others personally prefer the remaster OST