LYRICS: VERSE 1: Welcome to The Lucky 38, glad you could make the trip The crowning jewel in the oasis of the Vegas Strip I'm Robert Edwin House, the founder of this place of rest A haven for the wayward, that's to say, if you can pay the rent Understand that if you try to stop my plans you'll come to harm I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm I eschewed the grandeur, built a land for all that's free from smarm But show your hand, I'll flush you out straight down to the farm You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the strip? A hundred twits with guns and clips have tried their luck and lost the bet I funded it - I'm one with it So watch your lip or run the risk 'Cause if you're here to plunder it You might just end up under it CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins VERSE 2: You want to see the profits of democracy? Then go and see 'em Across the street, a bunch of freaks are playing Colosseum Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see? When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens? Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams? Was the apocalypse your politician's policy? Did you put stock in their prepostering and prophesy? A shining future built on squabble-free equality? That every day you'd get your plate of steak and collard greens? The human race was capable of anything but wanton greed? But now that world is gone and what lived on belongs to me That freedom you so wanted's now the cost of living comfortably Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions And the test was unsuccessful so we altered it's description "Your safety now provided by the guys at RobCo Services!" For one ongoing price of your unwavering subservience Impressed? I raised the stakes, returned this land to vibrance Witness as I raise estates from mud and random violence Business is the way to stay the bloody hand of tyrants Convinced yet? Sail and ask my buddy Andrew Ryan A grip of iron never tires Head of ire, lead and wires Neon veins in ancient spires Pump the caps and I respire The economy is ash, I didn't light the fire But I can always turn a profit sweeping up the pyre CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins VERSE 3: I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms My gilded heart beats forever on to mend the scars I built an ark out of empty spas and trendy bars Mended the families Befriended with the NCR I raised the wasteland from a band of little fight clubs I handle situations delicately - White Gloves I'm the Chairman of the board taxing on your survival Out to murder competition then sit back and hike the price up BRIDGE: Oh no - A society trapped in a snow globe? No surprises, the Rapture's a no-show Undeniably tragic, there's no hope The Mojave is savage, it's no home Until I came to manage the whole show Took the glitz and the glamor and showboats Built a bastion for man for my 'folio And officially branded it RobCo VERSE 4: With just a pair of dice I came and tamed these earthly wastes I built a paradise, you might as well desert your faith Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates I used that molten gold to rebuild heaven at The 38 CHORUS: You can hit them, you can fold them Stack the deck and weight the dice All that glitters isn't golden Cash that cheque you'll pay the price Might be safer in the desert Only dust to judge your sins But those who wager aren't so clever 'Cause in heaven Well, the House always wins House always wins House always wins House always wins
At the end they even get some items in relation to them for Benny it’s his gun and jacket for the BOS it’s a T-45 helmet (I’m making a guess here) for the Legion it’s the helmet of their leader and for the NCR it’s the ranger helmet
The meaning behind the cards are even matching too: NCR = King of Hearts, kind and empathetic to other people, but in reality neglects them Benny = King of Diamonds, ruthless businessman and deal-maker, but stupid enough to not account for the Courier B.O.S. = King of Spades, a faction built on both logic and reason but this chapter is illogical and unreasonable unless convinced by the Courier Lanius (or The Legion as a whole) = King of Clubs, loyal to a fault and idealistic
Reminder that this banger was originally produced as a response video in a "New Vegas faction rap challenge" and was so incredibly high quality that nobody ever really tried to respond to it.
HFUDVERFRTEYFC REALLY???? honestly mood tho, if i heard that he was even taking part in the challenge id be like "aight pack it up boys, we're done here" xD
I just noticed the double meaning in "Ask my buddy Andrew Ryan", as the voice actors of Andrew Ryan and Robert Edwin House were actually really good friends in real life (Armin Shimerman played Quark and Rene Auberjonois played Odo in Deep Space 9). I have no idea if that was on purpose, but it's still great.
See I JUST noticed that reference, and did not know they were friends IRL! Man, this song is still not only goddamned banger, but I'm still picking out references and lines I mentally glossed over in the past.
I personally prefer "Was THE APOCALYPSE your politician's POLICY?!?!" simply because it sounds like House is getting angrier and angrier as he recalls the events of the Great War. He was one of the richest men in the entire world back then, but even his billions couldn't prevent the war, only partially protect one city from its effects.
@@nadrewod999 I think it also works so well because it brings up something I've only ever heard mentioned in the original UK House of Cards. That being that democracy puts the moral weight of our politicians actions onto us. Before sure you could have an evil king but you weren't responsible for their actions. With democracy though everyone that votes for that politician is guilty of their sins at least a little
These remasters are really showcasing the development you have had as an artist. The harmonization, the clarity in the lyrics, just good examples of you perfecting your craft, and I applaud the efforts! Keep up the awesome music.
While I may not be able to argue that point, don't sell yourself short. As much as it is the support you have earned (and rightly deserve), never forget it's YOU and your positivity, your talent, your music, and the efforts of you and your team that bring the people to your corner of the internet!
2077!? But... I thought the bombs dropped during the cold war and that's why everyone was living in vaults for decades. They dropped AFTER that and culture was somehow still stuck in the 50's?
@@BlueAmpharos The Fallout Universe is set in an alternative timeline where the cold war didn't end, and American culture remained between 1950-1970, Fallout2 leaned more into the late 60's and early 70's. Bethesda dropped the dynamism of the timeline and stuck with the 50's solely aesthetically and thematically. The idea was that the government basically took cultural control to maintain the system, and the Enclave Board of Directors was made up of those in control, as mentioned in game the big banking, oil, and tech conglomerates with Vault-Tek being one of their arms used to test technology for hypothetical survival plans. Most experiments in FO1-2 were intended as theoreticals for space colonization, the reason Mr.House talks about space exploration is that the original goal of the top survivors was to colonize Mars and escape to it and create a brand new society with them at the top forever.
This is genuinely one of my favorite songs that you've ever released so I was incredibly stoked to see it given the remaster treatment. I love all the little improvements, it sounds SO GOOD
"You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the Strip?" is such a masterfully crafted line. It encapsulates how everyone else at the table fails to realise it's his casino, and it doesn't matter how much they win or which games they play, the House always wins. Simultaneously, the line reflects the self-assuredness of characters like Benny and the Omertas, their short-sightedness and poorly crafted plans. So much conveyed in such a short line. Bravo!
They are honestly one of my favorite lyricists. There are countless examples of them jampacking depth into their song lines, and truly shows how much they understand the subject matter of their songs.
It's been 13 years since I fell in love with New Vegas, and it's this rap that made me realize why House is obsessed with snow globes: it's a metaphor for how he protected Vegas with the missile defense system.
One of the writers actually commented on that. I believe it was Avellone? Anyways, he said that House likes them because they're entire little worlds, trapped inside a dome of glass, peaceful, until one decides to shake it up. It's a metaphor for House's love of control.
@@seamusthatsthedog4819 "grip of iron never tires Head of ire, lead and wires Neon veins in ancient spires Pump the caps and I respire" Holy shit this was amazing
In my own headcannon this line references the FNV DUST mod which let's you play the aftermath of the base game if you got the worst ending. Your sins are literally on full display there.
The sinister, confident way this is delivered is still impeccable. The chorus hits so much harder in this remaster. The harmonies are absolutely delicious.
I pointed out on the original that the repeats lack the definite article, just to make it even more clear that they're talking about the guy named House always winning.
I always loved The House Always Wins' more sedate style, but this remaster has absolutely BLOWN ME AWAY! It's amazing how much you've grown as an artist over the years. Also congrats on the performance at the Streamy Awards and the recent video with MatPat! I'm so happy that you're finally getting the recognition you've always deserved
This song was the first one i heard from this chanel, without it, i would NEVER have been introduced to the excelent songs you create. I love every improvement and i feel honoured to have a remaster of this gem. Glad to be here with you all to hear this masterpiece.
Haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but I love how in the chorus he slowly transitions "The House Always Wins" to "House Always Wins" very subtle, but I love it
Oh the little transitions are great. Like the graves, first just generic playing cards, then playing cards with faces of factions, and finally playing cards with faces of factions and faction gear. Great stuff. Though one thing with them is the nuclear explosion clouds change, but the one shape that doesn't appear is diamonds. An accident of "there's only 3 so one of them has to not appear", or is there some meaning behind that particular one being skipped? Like, diamonds are the most associated with riches of the 4, and that is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not what a nuclear explosion will bring.
My former partner works for a casino; I won't say which one, but for the most part, House is absolutely just like any other casino CEO: ruthless, ambitious, clever, and well-equipped to resolve his problems without lifting his own fingers. You've really outdone yourself on this remaster.
@@wittyreviewer being a gambler means you expect loss is a possibility, casino try to grantee success, the appearance of a loss means they failed so it is more like they are showmen and snake oil salesmen that evolved to play on it something people are willing to pay for without reading the label on the bottle.
3:45 this verse made me realize that the casinos in the strip all exist as aspects of House's personality. The White Gloves represent his careful planning and meticulousness, the Chairmen represent his ambition and greed, and the Omertas represent his ruthlessness and willpower. And all of them are separate, which is why they fail, the combination of all these traits in Mr. House is what makes him successful.
I will always love the line "long ago, when we aimed Armageddon at those pearly gates I used the molten gold to rebuild heaven at the 38" it gives me chills, because he truly did rebuild heaven on vegas in general
@@ceu160193 On the surface, and to the man starving in the Wastes, perhaps. But the appearance only runs skin deep. It's heaven, so long as you can pay the rent.
"A grip of iron never tires, a head of ire lead and wires Neo veins and ancient spyres Pump the cap and I respire" This lyrics have being inside my soul since my first listen all those years ago, some things can truly live forever
You know, I always figured the line "I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm" was Mr. House talking about how his land is free of crooks and thieves and that all who have tried had failed and been killed horribly (like losing an arm) but I realize now that he's (also) saying that while there are no human bandits, there are still very much bandits in the form of his gambling devices and slot machines, thus, bandits with one arm this song still is one of my favorites, grim and gripping all the way through well done
I thought it was another biblical reference "Do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing." That's to say I reckoned it was in relation to his secretive nature
Five years later and yet the idea to melt down heaven and build with the gold that remains is still actually the best story concept I've heard from a song, brilliant remaster! Still my favourite of your works!
When they hear the story of the Pearly Gates, there's always one little boy wondering, "Is that real pearls? How much gold, did you say they're made of?" Except lately, there have been 4 or 5 of 'em in every group, instead of just 1. That, er... won't be sustainable in the long term.
this song was my all time favourite, House is just such an interesting concept to me, an idealist autocrat using the past to shape the future. brilliantly written character and an equally brilliantly written song.
"Might be safer in the desert, Only dust to judge your sins" This goes hard and is 100% my mood after i get kicked out of the casino for investing into 10 luck
"I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms" is one of the best sneaky play-on-words lines I've heard in a rap song. Just super underrated as lyricists go. That is a fucking bar.
@@xHannibal House "saw the path" that nuclear missiles would take and "pre-empted those ascending arms", meaning that he pre-empted the weapons as they rose through the air and shot them down. ("Arms" can refer to weapons, remember).
@@CantusTropus How is that a play on words though? Like isn't that just explicitly the sequence of events? Or am I missing another meaning that's supposed to be like the obvious up-front one? Like arms ascending by literally rising in the air vs arms ascending in scale and global threat?
@@nisio7320House saw how the American-Chinese war would end, especially with the Enclave (which he had spies in) donating large swathes of money to Vault tech. He also predicted where the nukes would be launched from their direct impact points on Vegas. House both figuratively and literally "saw the path" and preemptively struck those ascending arms (This is double word play, ascending arms meaning the rising nukes but it could also mean two more things, ascending arms could be the arms of death reacting out to take him to hell, or the ascending arms of all the parties that would have picked Vegas clean in the aftermath, BoS, the Enclave, The NCR, the raiders and cannibals he turned into the Vegas Families etc etc.)
Something that I think is great is that, due to the song representing mr house himself, the chorus really plays up his arrogance and, above all, his overwhelming ego. The line of 'the house always wins' gradually fades into simply 'house always wins'. Because regardless of what you do, House still wins in the end. If you side with the NCR, they try to resurrect the pre-war world. If you side with the legion, it demonstrates to the people of new vegas that house was right, that those who live in the untamed wasteland are nothing more than murderers and marauders. Side with Yes Man, and you go on to become the next mr house, ruling new vegas with an iron fist And siding with House to make his securitron army is self explanatory. So it's kind of prophetic. No matter what you do, House always wins
Genuinely got angry at the second verse "Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see? When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens? Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams?" Indredible lyrics all the way through, touching.
@@kylewhite8434 it channels frustration with state authoritarianism into corporate authoritarianism. America in Fallout wasn't a democracy at all by the time of the war. He [House] uses the fact that most people haven't lived through it to trick them into his dream of fool's gold. It's a very powerful and infuriating verse when you see through it.
@@kylewhite8434 Put simply: when you vote you vote for the promises of politicians and hope for a better future. But whatever you pick most of the funds and power will always go to war, keeping the status quo and lobbying for the 1%. This is frustrating, and seeing it end with literally bombs dropping worldwide in Fallout is quite the hit in the gut for me. I'm angry for the fictitious Fallout Americans that voted for the American Dream but got burned alive by the millions along with their friends and families. Stupendium really managed to make that clear with that verse.
@@maelys8851 To be honest two seconds, America having bombs or not wouldn't have changed a single thing about the Wasteland, the only difference is that you would probably be under China Communist Party Tyranny instead.
I really like the detail of the bomb being a spade, the suit that is seen as the most powerful, and the one that brings good luck. Then it switches to a club, which is the suit that represents power. Then you have the suit of emotions, the heart. The one that’s absent is the Diamond, the suit of wealth. Because that’s what the bomb caused House to gain. Or it’s house’s suit, the wealthiest one of them all.
Also in the cemetery the brotherhood are spades, the legion are clubs, and NCR are hearts, each explosion occurs in order of house defeating each faction
this song remaster just SHOWS how you have improved as an artist over the years. while the original sounded good and still very much holds up today, this remaster just takes a good song and makes it better in every aspect. hell, even the visuals got a bit of a touchup, and I love that. honestly you are the best artist I've seen make songs about video games, keep up the amazing work!
@@eyesack6845 same, the balance on the chorus with the layered voices makes things more muddled and the robot part seems like a sudden volume drop for the voice I like the original more
5:06 I love how he says in the background, "Anymore more bets? No more bets.." which is a hint to the fact that House has won the battle for Hoover Dam
What a beautiful polish-up! The crispness in the cymbals really stands out, pulling together that kind of 'Rat Pack' Vegas lounge vibe just right. Nice work!
So, I didn't find this channel until the Game Theory piece; and I've gone through some of the video game raps that hit home for me; enjoyed a fair few, been subscribed for a bit. But I didn't backtrack to this one until today, and this is a Masterpiece. I did take a listen to the original, I'm very glad for the remaster and I will say I appreciate the remaster more comparatively. The mixing is better, the volume balance much much better here; though I'm also stoked that it was basically the same song back then. Had the algorithm actually shown me Stupendium with the original of this song, I'd've been subbed for years already. Glad I got sent here eventually. Thank you for all the quality pieces you put together. You, and whatever teams you work with do amazing jobs.
To be honest, I was a fan since the original Find The Keys, but it's nice to see others getting pulled in by the gaming community monolith that is The Game Theorists.
Its an oldie but a goldie ;) In all seriousness Stupes after "Neath" I had no idea how you could make something that could surprise me as much, and yet lookie here, a shining example as to how far you have come, I just want to look back from this point to the DDLC Remastered song and just admire all the leaps and strides you have made. Another Banger Stupes, keep it up ❤
"Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions And the test was unsuccessful so we altered its description" Now that's a line that would fit perfectly in House's cameo in the 2024 Fallout series.
First of all: House was always a scumbag. He was looking to protect his own property and screw everyone else. He was Just more competent and pragmatic at being a scumbag than Caesar. He aint a puppy punter, but he will put you on the ground the minute you outlive your usefulness. People are only as good as tools for him. Second of all: If anything, the show actually showed him as the more benevolent figure in that tablet, since he questioned If the end of the world was their best business decision. Mind you, He was still Just being pragmatic, but he was the only one there somewhat opposed to Vault Tec's shortsighted plane, which IS in character for him. He sees long term profit instead of the short term Vault Tec was pursuing.
@@clinicallyarsonisticIt's arguable in technical terms. In the wasteland, you could probably be one of the worst people out there, but still be a saviour to some people.
YOOO!!! I freaking love this song! So happy it got a remaster! I’ll edit this as I go to give my genuine thoughts! At first, I thought “oh hey, that’s a really good new bit added to the beat” but the CHORUS! GOD THE CHORUS IS SO GOOD! And the “safety now provided by the guys at RobCo services” but sound really cool with the voice effect on it The bridge! It sounds so good with that added flair to it! And the dice shaking in the chorus sounding kind of like radioactive crackling(or vice versa, I also don’t know if it was intentional) is just a good little detail I like
No one talks about the CRAZY double entendre about “wanton greed” being a reference to “wanton” being a word that means evil, and “wanton” sounding like “want AND”. Idk if that’s intentional, but kudos either way. 2:04
Always nice to see a remake of some of your classics. The House Always Wins still remains one of my favorites, so I already know this is gonna be amazing Damn the improvement is HUGE! Everything about this is a direct upgrade from all those years ago. Clearer vocals, a refined instrumental, even the whispers are much easier to understand, and all in all, what a crisp and beautiful work here. Been a while since I've actually interacted with the comments, but seeing this of all things get remade is always lovely Now, when's And Then I Prey? Hah! Just kidding, can't wait to see what other stupendous projects you have in store!
And Then I Pray is ones I am really curious about. It's extraordinarily written, but being the... 5th? song Stupes has made means there are a lot more details that seem like they would need to fixed. I think they would have to do a little more work on actual visual stuff for that one, I don't have a problem with the recording over a simple studio background (or what I imagine that looks like at least), I think it works well as it shows the humble beginnings of the Stupendium, but by their standards it might not be quite as acceptable alongside modern videos like Neath! and Wool Over our Eyes. But not my call of course, Stupes is the creator, it's clearly whatever they want to do with it :)
The first version of this song was what introduced me to your channel, years back - so you have no idea how giddy I felt seeing this. Will never stop loving your stuff, Stupes.
This is such a refreshing listen, it's like seeing your favourite place of rest refreshed. The small little touches here and there to boost the glamour that was already ever present, only to then improve the mixing to an even better level. This remaster shows your improvement so well, and I'm ecstatic to see my favourite song of yours granted such superb treatment! Thank you for your ever incredible work and passion! And a toast to improve your odds ever more!
Thank you for the remaster, Stupendium. This song is one of my favorites alongside the fine print, really shows the world of capitalism. Keep doing great job in producing your magnificient music!
So can we all collectively demand that at least the karaoke version of this plays in the Lucky 38 in Fallout season 2? PLEASE! Even if the music is run down, it's a testament to everlasting Ego of Robert House.
@@6XGatethey are planning on doing a big budget BioShock song in the future and considering that they absolutely love the BioShock franchise (with it being their favorite franchise) I'm excited to see it
1. both characters are “laissez faire” (in terms of the electoral government not getting to oversee them, not in terms of their own authority) capitalists who build their own little oasis separatist community under their control. 2. Both characters are visually modeled on Howard Hughes. 3. They’re voiced by real life friends Armin Shimerman (Quark from DS9) and Renee Auberjonois (Odo from DS9)
Bioshock is Stupendium's number one favourite game, so much so that they want to create their best work dedicated to it. When it will come, no one knows.
"The House Always Wins" was something different back in the day, but it definitely had a nice calm flow to it which I can appreciate. Seeing this have it's own remaster is something I wasn't expecting but sure loved! 💚💚💚 Btw, please take your time on upcoming projects. I can tell you must have felt so warn out since your last major musical, haha! Either way, I'm really looking forward to what you've got next. Because this feels like a second chapter coming up for your channel, haha. ☺️😜
The Stupendium proves over and over that they’re one of if not the most creative and skilled artists out there. In both music as well as the videos they make. Let alone always pushing themself and improving their previous work to the new standard they keep setting. Just killer!
This was a lovely remaster. The House Always Wins was one of the first songs of yours I had heard. And while it wasn't my my favorite, something about it made me start paying attention to you. I really love the new chorus, and the two major changes I noticed - the whisper seems to be much easier to hear, which somehow makes it even more ominous. Furthermore, the roulette table's sound was such a great touch in place of the loose chips and cards. The sped-up section sounds so good with the updated bass. I think these minute changes is actually a really good indicator of how far you've come in the past 5 years. Great work, Stu.
Stupes continues to be one of the most objectively talented Nerdcore artists. I've added stupes songs to many a 'NON-NERDY' playlist, and no one has batted an eye at his iconically lyrical songs.
@@ValeBridges A loose grouping of musicians/artists whose songs are primarily inspired by very 'nerdy' things like movies and games. It can account for various genres.
This song will always have a special place for me. It was one of the first of the Stupedium's songs that I listened to. Just know, that you've come a long way and I was and still am happy to see whatever you make. (Also these songs are often better at getting people in a game than advertisements ever could) Have a wonderful day!
Been waiting for this one! It's always been one of my favorites and I'm so happy to see it get a remaster! Your music and videos get better and better with each song you release and it's amazing to see how far you've come! Rock on!!
It's amazing how just a little touch up can make your old songs shine like new again! This one in particular really illustrates your lyrical and storytelling eloquence. One of your all time best; I'm glad to see it polished up and on top of my feed!
There is FOR SURE a remaster!! One might think changes are small, but they make this version the BEST version of this rap ever! Thanks for this! This was indeed all the effort needed! This song got so much better!
Dude you should be playing Robert House in the Fallout TV series, you’ve got his condescending transatlantic speaking style down perfectly, you’re years ahead of the actor they got for season 1.
I’ve always loved the image of the various suits of kings with the different major factions as tombstones in the desert. And while I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, the empty grave with the ace of hearts as its tombstone is also really interesting. If you use playing cards as tarots the ace of hearts represents beginnings, and I choose to believe that grave is the one that the Courier was dug out of. A new beginning for the Courier, House, and the Mojave.
This was always one of my favorite songs of yours; it shows such an impeccable understanding of the character and source material. The musical differences are subtle but welcome, the glow-up on the video is so powerful that you should probably take some RadAway to be safe, and your previously-impeccable delivery in the second verse is somehow impeccabler here.
As someone who's been watching and listening for years, this is like hearing it for the first time again (but it's even better somehow). This was always one of my favorites so this is 100% a treat and a half, awesome job~!
This is absolutely perfect timing!!! I write New Vegas fan stories in my free time, and this song was just what I needed to really finish up the vibe for my latest story! I love your work and love this song even more now that you've remastered it!
I genuinely didn't think it was possible for this song to get any better than it already was but I'm so glad you proved me wrong, this sounds incredible!
Why is nobody talking about the absolute BAR that is "I handle situations delicately - white gloves" As in, The White Glove society and their cannibalism scandal at 3:45 ???
You all know for the fact that The Stupendium has been doing TH-cam for nearly 7 for all the songs and music videos he, his team and friends would ever make more masterpieces like ever before made. Since this channel is 1 of the most childhood relics, all your music videos gives a real throwback to all of the fandoms who we all know, love and need but most importantly you deserve a million times the support for you, your team and friends would ever do to make more songs and music videos happening around even i've been a fan of you about nearly 2 years yet i'm still watching you for being my inspiration too. That is all i would say here but don't forget to take breaks for all the sanity of you, your team and friends work + stay safe + i hope you live your life to the fullest and have yourself a damn wonderful day, The Stupendium man.
Gentle reminder that Stupes is a gender-fluid person using they/them pronouns. It seems like English might not be your first language so I think they will accept the praise in the spirit it's given =)
@@captaincube132 Eh while they are gender-fluid the people they've collabed with have called them a he for a while and in the comments they already said they dont really care about their pronouns and whatever's easier for the one speaking works.
This is not the song I expected but it is the song that I needed. Thanks for this, Stupes. Today is gearing up to be stressful. You always make my day brighter.
Love the extra harmony layers! Also 5:10 omg that rolling roulette sound going around your headphones is soo cool to listen to, the extra time and effort to make it stereo sound was totally worth it
God, i think this is the single best musical glow up i have every heard, from an already great song. It certainly is a safe bet to get all in on The Stupendium.
I like the instrumental, it sounds more clear, and the sound effects of the cards and wheel is a nice touch however I personally liked the radio style chorus a little more from the previous one. It sounded like it was coming from the pip-boy, it was a nice touch. With that said, I think over all this was a nice improvement, and I do love this song as is. Well done, as always. It baffles me to this day that you haven't hit 1 million subscribers yet, but I can see you are getting close! :D
Bro actually made a great single with a video to match. This is amazingly well done for being about something thats not the most serious topic. No judgement by that, but i feel most people wouldnt go as far as you did. The lyricism is on point!
Honestly I'll probably go the Mr. House route for my next New Vegas playthrough, just because of this masterpiece of a song. I'm equally terrified and impressed by the persuasive powers you posses.
i’m not even kidding, the original House Always Wins was a contender for my favorite song, ever. and now, I think this might actually be it, my absolute favorite song. it’s SO GOOD
I love how when it shows the dice rolling or " playing craps " it ends with us seeing " Snake Eyes " or two ones, often meaning that the house won, just attention to detail
Holy cow man! I cannot believe my eyes or ears! This is by far one of my favorite songs you made and was the song that introduced you to my youtube suggestions. This remaster is fantastic! 10/10! Amazing job (as always)
3:57 is going to knock me out dude. It's heavenly, I adore those drums and the voices in the back so much. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. The lyrics in this song is genius my god.
The original had the best chorus. Now that you've balanced more instruments into the main lines the whole song is really good. Also I get chills from the chorus still with this new rendition
LYRICS:
VERSE 1:
Welcome to The Lucky 38, glad you could make the trip
The crowning jewel in the oasis of the Vegas Strip
I'm Robert Edwin House, the founder of this place of rest
A haven for the wayward, that's to say, if you can pay the rent
Understand that if you try to stop my plans you'll come to harm
I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm
I eschewed the grandeur, built a land for all that's free from smarm
But show your hand, I'll flush you out straight down to the farm
You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the strip?
A hundred twits with guns and clips have tried their luck and lost the bet
I funded it - I'm one with it
So watch your lip or run the risk
'Cause if you're here to plunder it
You might just end up under it
CHORUS:
You can hit them, you can fold them
Stack the deck and weight the dice
All that glitters isn't golden
Cash that cheque you'll pay the price
Might be safer in the desert
Only dust to judge your sins
But those who wager aren't so clever
'Cause in heaven
Well, the House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
VERSE 2:
You want to see the profits of democracy? Then go and see 'em
Across the street, a bunch of freaks are playing Colosseum
Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see?
When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens?
Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams?
Was the apocalypse your politician's policy?
Did you put stock in their prepostering and prophesy?
A shining future built on squabble-free equality?
That every day you'd get your plate of steak and collard greens?
The human race was capable of anything but wanton greed?
But now that world is gone and what lived on belongs to me
That freedom you so wanted's now the cost of living comfortably
Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions
And the test was unsuccessful so we altered it's description
"Your safety now provided by the guys at RobCo Services!"
For one ongoing price of your unwavering subservience
Impressed? I raised the stakes, returned this land to vibrance
Witness as I raise estates from mud and random violence
Business is the way to stay the bloody hand of tyrants
Convinced yet? Sail and ask my buddy Andrew Ryan
A grip of iron never tires
Head of ire, lead and wires
Neon veins in ancient spires
Pump the caps and I respire
The economy is ash, I didn't light the fire
But I can always turn a profit sweeping up the pyre
CHORUS:
You can hit them, you can fold them
Stack the deck and weight the dice
All that glitters isn't golden
Cash that cheque you'll pay the price
Might be safer in the desert
Only dust to judge your sins
But those who wager aren't so clever
'Cause in heaven
Well, the House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
VERSE 3:
I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms
My gilded heart beats forever on to mend the scars
I built an ark out of empty spas and trendy bars
Mended the families
Befriended with the NCR
I raised the wasteland from a band of little fight clubs
I handle situations delicately - White Gloves
I'm the Chairman of the board taxing on your survival
Out to murder competition then sit back and hike the price up
BRIDGE:
Oh no - A society trapped in a snow globe?
No surprises, the Rapture's a no-show
Undeniably tragic, there's no hope
The Mojave is savage, it's no home
Until I came to manage the whole show
Took the glitz and the glamor and showboats
Built a bastion for man for my 'folio
And officially branded it RobCo
VERSE 4:
With just a pair of dice I came and tamed these earthly wastes
I built a paradise, you might as well desert your faith
Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates
I used that molten gold to rebuild heaven at The 38
CHORUS:
You can hit them, you can fold them
Stack the deck and weight the dice
All that glitters isn't golden
Cash that cheque you'll pay the price
Might be safer in the desert
Only dust to judge your sins
But those who wager aren't so clever
'Cause in heaven
Well, the House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
House always wins
Pls remaster cells no more
Water
Stupes did a great job remastering this song (:
Have you ever considered a song about FAITH the unholy trinity? It's definitely a game with a great amount of depth to it.
Play lair of the clockwork god
The playing cards turning into tombstones for Benny, The BoS, The Legion, and The NCR at the end is amazing.
At the end they even get some items in relation to them for Benny it’s his gun and jacket for the BOS it’s a T-45 helmet (I’m making a guess here) for the Legion it’s the helmet of their leader and for the NCR it’s the ranger helmet
@@RilTDM Actually a T-51 helmet!
@@DonQuixoteDonQuixoteDonQuixote thanks for letting me know
@@RilTDM not the helmet of the legions leader it is legate lanius's helmet, their leader is caesar
The meaning behind the cards are even matching too:
NCR = King of Hearts, kind and empathetic to other people, but in reality neglects them
Benny = King of Diamonds, ruthless businessman and deal-maker, but stupid enough to not account for the Courier
B.O.S. = King of Spades, a faction built on both logic and reason but this chapter is illogical and unreasonable unless convinced by the Courier
Lanius (or The Legion as a whole) = King of Clubs, loyal to a fault and idealistic
Reminder that this banger was originally produced as a response video in a "New Vegas faction rap challenge" and was so incredibly high quality that nobody ever really tried to respond to it.
"out to murder competition and sit back and hike the price up"
HFUDVERFRTEYFC REALLY???? honestly mood tho, if i heard that he was even taking part in the challenge id be like "aight pack it up boys, we're done here" xD
yeah Caesar aint got shit on this
“House always wins”
Who else competed in the challengee?
I just noticed the double meaning in "Ask my buddy Andrew Ryan", as the voice actors of Andrew Ryan and Robert Edwin House were actually really good friends in real life (Armin Shimerman played Quark and Rene Auberjonois played Odo in Deep Space 9). I have no idea if that was on purpose, but it's still great.
Very much on purpose! :P
@@TheStupendium crazy that the stupendium is still replying to comments on this 7 month old video, what a goat,,,
Not only that, but Robert House and Andrew Ryan were both based on the same real life 1950’s playboy/visionary Howard Hughes!
See I JUST noticed that reference, and did not know they were friends IRL! Man, this song is still not only goddamned banger, but I'm still picking out references and lines I mentally glossed over in the past.
@@panzer-chan69they're doong it on shelter from the storm, and fine print too! Madlad.
"Was dropping bombs your chosen option, did you vote for screams?" Is one of my favorite lines in a song
I personally prefer "Was THE APOCALYPSE your politician's POLICY?!?!" simply because it sounds like House is getting angrier and angrier as he recalls the events of the Great War. He was one of the richest men in the entire world back then, but even his billions couldn't prevent the war, only partially protect one city from its effects.
I mean... I am confident the apocalypse is my politicians policy.
Yeah, pretty much @@levimorne
@@nadrewod999in his defence, he would have been fine if he was a few hours faster
@@nadrewod999 I think it also works so well because it brings up something I've only ever heard mentioned in the original UK House of Cards.
That being that democracy puts the moral weight of our politicians actions onto us.
Before sure you could have an evil king but you weren't responsible for their actions.
With democracy though everyone that votes for that politician is guilty of their sins at least a little
These remasters are really showcasing the development you have had as an artist.
The harmonization, the clarity in the lyrics, just good examples of you perfecting your craft, and I applaud the efforts!
Keep up the awesome music.
In truth, it is an example of my patrons now affording me the budget to work with a professional audio engineer who remasters these for me! :P
While I may not be able to argue that point, don't sell yourself short.
As much as it is the support you have earned (and rightly deserve), never forget it's YOU and your positivity, your talent, your music, and the efforts of you and your team that bring the people to your corner of the internet!
(Hey! Reboot logo as profile picture. Nice!)
The mixing is terrible the cut from the verse to the chorus is realy obvious espacily on phone with speakers.
@HDSpiele Phone speakers are going to be horrible regardless of what song you're listening to.
The morse code on the chip at 1:32 is 23/2077, and the ball is on 10, meaning 10/23/2077, which is when the bombs dropped in fallout. Smart as hell.
What!!!! This video is an art piece! 😲
Figured out the 23/2077 bit, but not the ball.
Why did this make me randomly think of august 12 2036?
2077!? But... I thought the bombs dropped during the cold war and that's why everyone was living in vaults for decades. They dropped AFTER that and culture was somehow still stuck in the 50's?
@@BlueAmpharos The Fallout Universe is set in an alternative timeline where the cold war didn't end, and American culture remained between 1950-1970, Fallout2 leaned more into the late 60's and early 70's. Bethesda dropped the dynamism of the timeline and stuck with the 50's solely aesthetically and thematically.
The idea was that the government basically took cultural control to maintain the system, and the Enclave Board of Directors was made up of those in control, as mentioned in game the big banking, oil, and tech conglomerates with Vault-Tek being one of their arms used to test technology for hypothetical survival plans.
Most experiments in FO1-2 were intended as theoreticals for space colonization, the reason Mr.House talks about space exploration is that the original goal of the top survivors was to colonize Mars and escape to it and create a brand new society with them at the top forever.
This is genuinely one of my favorite songs that you've ever released so I was incredibly stoked to see it given the remaster treatment. I love all the little improvements, it sounds SO GOOD
Same
Yeah man
This sounds so good
Always the most iconic game , songs and releases for it and its always great to see that people still treat so highly for how old it is.
Truly one of the remasters of all time
"You blunder in and wonder if a bunch of chips can run the Strip?" is such a masterfully crafted line. It encapsulates how everyone else at the table fails to realise it's his casino, and it doesn't matter how much they win or which games they play, the House always wins. Simultaneously, the line reflects the self-assuredness of characters like Benny and the Omertas, their short-sightedness and poorly crafted plans. So much conveyed in such a short line. Bravo!
They are honestly one of my favorite lyricists. There are countless examples of them jampacking depth into their song lines, and truly shows how much they understand the subject matter of their songs.
who's omertas again? i didn't actually play fnv it's too buggy, I like watching gameplays though
@@yol_nthe omertàs run the Gomorrah, the stripper casino
@@yol_nYou really outta, it's not that buggy. Played it without any community patches and literally only had 1-2 crashes in my entire run.
@@doggo_woo the only crash i had was when literally half my house lost power and ive done like 3 runs with a 4th on the way lol
It's been 13 years since I fell in love with New Vegas, and it's this rap that made me realize why House is obsessed with snow globes: it's a metaphor for how he protected Vegas with the missile defense system.
One of the writers actually commented on that. I believe it was Avellone?
Anyways, he said that House likes them because they're entire little worlds, trapped inside a dome of glass, peaceful, until one decides to shake it up.
It's a metaphor for House's love of control.
I like both these above reasons for why House likes the snow gloves...but the first reason, that Frostbite said, is quite touching.
Watch Citizen Kane. 😏
“Only dust to judge your sins” is such a raw line
Sail and ask my buddy, Andrew Ryan 🥶
@@seamusthatsthedog4819
"grip of iron never tires
Head of ire, lead and wires
Neon veins in ancient spires
Pump the caps and I respire"
Holy shit this was amazing
'Long ago when we aimed armageddon at those pearly gates, I used that molten gold to rebuild heaven at The 38'
@@StormShadowHarris Beyond just fire...that line was fuckin Nuclear.
In my own headcannon this line references the FNV DUST mod which let's you play the aftermath of the base game if you got the worst ending. Your sins are literally on full display there.
The sinister, confident way this is delivered is still impeccable.
The chorus hits so much harder in this remaster. The harmonies are absolutely delicious.
'Cause in Heaven, the House always wins...
Yummy, music
I pointed out on the original that the repeats lack the definite article, just to make it even more clear that they're talking about the guy named House always winning.
The fact that I've never fully played this game, and yet you paint a story so vivid that even I understand it, is magnificent.
Can we convince you to try playing it when it goes on sale again likely in the next few weeks?
I know it's been a month now but PLEASE play it its one of my all time favs 🙏
Play Fallout New Vegas
Get the anti-crash mod
Have fun
@@jb111082 Don’t forget NVSE, every other mod requires it to work properly these days
@@kaib0 True!
I always loved The House Always Wins' more sedate style, but this remaster has absolutely BLOWN ME AWAY! It's amazing how much you've grown as an artist over the years. Also congrats on the performance at the Streamy Awards and the recent video with MatPat! I'm so happy that you're finally getting the recognition you've always deserved
This song was the first one i heard from this chanel, without it, i would NEVER have been introduced to the excelent songs you create. I love every improvement and i feel honoured to have a remaster of this gem. Glad to be here with you all to hear this masterpiece.
Yeah. It was the one that made me think "oh damn I need to sub and keep an eye on him".
Same here!
Haven't seen anyone mention this yet, but I love how in the chorus he slowly transitions "The House Always Wins" to "House Always Wins" very subtle, but I love it
I didn’t notice that but HOLY SHIT! ITS GENUS!
Oh the little transitions are great. Like the graves, first just generic playing cards, then playing cards with faces of factions, and finally playing cards with faces of factions and faction gear. Great stuff.
Though one thing with them is the nuclear explosion clouds change, but the one shape that doesn't appear is diamonds. An accident of "there's only 3 so one of them has to not appear", or is there some meaning behind that particular one being skipped? Like, diamonds are the most associated with riches of the 4, and that is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not what a nuclear explosion will bring.
@@abdulmasaiev9024Actually, according to the official Fallout New Vegas card deck, House is the King of Diamonds, so he wouldn't explode.
My former partner works for a casino; I won't say which one, but for the most part, House is absolutely just like any other casino CEO: ruthless, ambitious, clever, and well-equipped to resolve his problems without lifting his own fingers. You've really outdone yourself on this remaster.
The says holds true for all games of chance
So basically, the guys running the casino's are the best gamblers.
@@wittyreviewer being a gambler means you expect loss is a possibility, casino try to grantee success, the appearance of a loss means they failed so it is more like they are showmen and snake oil salesmen that evolved to play on it something people are willing to pay for without reading the label on the bottle.
He's one of the best businessmen, and businessmen are ruthless, ambitious, clever liars. Mr. House is no different from Caesar
How is he the same as ceasar? Lmao@@simoneidson21
"Oh no - A society trapped in a snow globe?
No surprises, the Rapture's a no-snow"
I just love this moment in song, it's give vibe
Gotta admit, that part was the only thing I didn't like in the original, but here? Yeah, whole thing's awesome, start to finish.
@@Interfector0 what can I do in Poland
@@Interfector0 Fr
@@Interfector0Patrolling the Snow globe makes me wishes for Mojave 😂
@@super_manul1167 leave
3:45 this verse made me realize that the casinos in the strip all exist as aspects of House's personality. The White Gloves represent his careful planning and meticulousness, the Chairmen represent his ambition and greed, and the Omertas represent his ruthlessness and willpower. And all of them are separate, which is why they fail, the combination of all these traits in Mr. House is what makes him successful.
Nice observation
Gomorrah represents...?
@emeryduhgamer thats the omertas bro 💔 but if were really goin there, the atomic wrangler is his robot fetish
@ToeTruck1958 oh my god I'm so stupid 💀💀💀
I will always love the line "long ago, when we aimed Armageddon at those pearly gates I used the molten gold to rebuild heaven at the 38" it gives me chills, because he truly did rebuild heaven on vegas in general
Except Vegas is far from heaven.
@@AL-lh2ht Compared to surrounding wastelands, it's pretty much heaven.
@@ceu160193you're not entirely wrong
@@ceu160193 On the surface, and to the man starving in the Wastes, perhaps. But the appearance only runs skin deep.
It's heaven, so long as you can pay the rent.
@@Mr-Trox Nobody said heaven comes for free. Especially after old world ended.
"A grip of iron never tires, a head of ire lead and wires
Neo veins and ancient spyres
Pump the cap and I respire"
This lyrics have being inside my soul since my first listen all those years ago, some things can truly live forever
You know, I always figured the line
"I ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm"
was Mr. House talking about how his land is free of crooks and thieves and that all who have tried had failed and been killed horribly (like losing an arm)
but I realize now that he's (also) saying that while there are no human bandits, there are still very much bandits in the form of his gambling devices and slot machines, thus, bandits with one arm
this song still is one of my favorites, grim and gripping all the way through
well done
‘One armed bandit’ is a pretty common euphemism for slots
I thought it was another biblical reference "Do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing." That's to say I reckoned it was in relation to his secretive nature
Also im pretty sure there's a death animation in fallout 2 where the right arm just explodes and the guy rolls over
Yo I was thinking guns, that's pretty good bud.
@@tylercoon1791this is late, but I never knew that, that's very cool and I love that line more now, thank you
Five years later and yet the idea to melt down heaven and build with the gold that remains is still actually the best story concept I've heard from a song, brilliant remaster! Still my favourite of your works!
When they hear the story of the Pearly Gates, there's always one little boy wondering, "Is that real pearls? How much gold, did you say they're made of?" Except lately, there have been 4 or 5 of 'em in every group, instead of just 1. That, er... won't be sustainable in the long term.
@@GizzyDillespee That has the same energy as wondering just how much thirty pieces of silver are worth
@@pascalausensi9592 me after inviting some guards to a dinner party
this song was my all time favourite, House is just such an interesting concept to me, an idealist autocrat using the past to shape the future. brilliantly written character and an equally brilliantly written song.
"Might be safer in the desert, Only dust to judge your sins" This goes hard and is 100% my mood after i get kicked out of the casino for investing into 10 luck
"I saw the path, I preempted those ascending arms" is one of the best sneaky play-on-words lines I've heard in a rap song. Just super underrated as lyricists go. That is a fucking bar.
I don't quite get it, could you explain?
@@xHannibal House "saw the path" that nuclear missiles would take and "pre-empted those ascending arms", meaning that he pre-empted the weapons as they rose through the air and shot them down. ("Arms" can refer to weapons, remember).
@@CantusTropus How is that a play on words though? Like isn't that just explicitly the sequence of events? Or am I missing another meaning that's supposed to be like the obvious up-front one? Like arms ascending by literally rising in the air vs arms ascending in scale and global threat?
@@nisio7320House saw how the American-Chinese war would end, especially with the Enclave (which he had spies in) donating large swathes of money to Vault tech. He also predicted where the nukes would be launched from their direct impact points on Vegas.
House both figuratively and literally "saw the path" and preemptively struck those ascending arms (This is double word play, ascending arms meaning the rising nukes but it could also mean two more things, ascending arms could be the arms of death reacting out to take him to hell, or the ascending arms of all the parties that would have picked Vegas clean in the aftermath, BoS, the Enclave, The NCR, the raiders and cannibals he turned into the Vegas Families etc etc.)
@@nisio7320 I'm pretty sure that's it, yeah
Something that I think is great is that, due to the song representing mr house himself, the chorus really plays up his arrogance and, above all, his overwhelming ego.
The line of 'the house always wins' gradually fades into simply 'house always wins'.
Because regardless of what you do, House still wins in the end. If you side with the NCR, they try to resurrect the pre-war world. If you side with the legion, it demonstrates to the people of new vegas that house was right, that those who live in the untamed wasteland are nothing more than murderers and marauders.
Side with Yes Man, and you go on to become the next mr house, ruling new vegas with an iron fist
And siding with House to make his securitron army is self explanatory.
So it's kind of prophetic. No matter what you do, House always wins
Genuinely got angry at the second verse
"Honestly? Was the world you wanted what you got to see? When you were dropping crosses into boxes behind polling screens? Was dropping bombs your chosen option? Did you vote for screams?"
Indredible lyrics all the way through, touching.
Why'd it make you angry? I'm curious
@@kylewhite8434 it channels frustration with state authoritarianism into corporate authoritarianism. America in Fallout wasn't a democracy at all by the time of the war. He [House] uses the fact that most people haven't lived through it to trick them into his dream of fool's gold. It's a very powerful and infuriating verse when you see through it.
@@maelys8851 that’s a good way to describe the western world: fools gold
@@kylewhite8434 Put simply: when you vote you vote for the promises of politicians and hope for a better future. But whatever you pick most of the funds and power will always go to war, keeping the status quo and lobbying for the 1%. This is frustrating, and seeing it end with literally bombs dropping worldwide in Fallout is quite the hit in the gut for me. I'm angry for the fictitious Fallout Americans that voted for the American Dream but got burned alive by the millions along with their friends and families. Stupendium really managed to make that clear with that verse.
@@maelys8851 To be honest two seconds, America having bombs or not wouldn't have changed a single thing about the Wasteland, the only difference is that you would probably be under China Communist Party Tyranny instead.
I really like the detail of the bomb being a spade, the suit that is seen as the most powerful, and the one that brings good luck. Then it switches to a club, which is the suit that represents power. Then you have the suit of emotions, the heart. The one that’s absent is the Diamond, the suit of wealth. Because that’s what the bomb caused House to gain. Or it’s house’s suit, the wealthiest one of them all.
Also in the cemetery the brotherhood are spades, the legion are clubs, and NCR are hearts, each explosion occurs in order of house defeating each faction
@@dodderysine2685That’s amazing, never noticed that!
Why is spades considered the strongest? I know it’s used for tie breakers but I’m just wondering where it got it’s power from?
The spade is also Associated with death an Personal connections
@@SCP2264-5Letters
The Spade is the one whos starting letter comes last in the alphabet which is also why the Club is weak
this song remaster just SHOWS how you have improved as an artist over the years. while the original sounded good and still very much holds up today, this remaster just takes a good song and makes it better in every aspect. hell, even the visuals got a bit of a touchup, and I love that.
honestly you are the best artist I've seen make songs about video games, keep up the amazing work!
Honestly I prefer the original
@@eyesack6845 same, the balance on the chorus with the layered voices makes things more muddled and the robot part seems like a sudden volume drop for the voice
I like the original more
"In Heaven, the House always wins"
R.I.P. Rene Auberjonois
The chorus of the remastered version is very cool! Also I like the idea of the end of the song. House wins.
Man this remake really shows just how far you’ve come and seeing the song I found you with coming back is such a nice surprise.
5:06 I love how he says in the background, "Anymore more bets? No more bets.." which is a hint to the fact that House has won the battle for Hoover Dam
What a beautiful polish-up! The crispness in the cymbals really stands out, pulling together that kind of 'Rat Pack' Vegas lounge vibe just right. Nice work!
Don’t worry about taking too long when writing your songs. We’re here for your quality of music not the quantity.
Still quantity is a net plus
This is facts
Fair but the music they make is godly
quite literally, exactly the opposite, of OP’s sentiment. We want quality. Not quantity.
@@hibbs1712 thats what they said
So, I didn't find this channel until the Game Theory piece; and I've gone through some of the video game raps that hit home for me; enjoyed a fair few, been subscribed for a bit.
But I didn't backtrack to this one until today, and this is a Masterpiece.
I did take a listen to the original, I'm very glad for the remaster and I will say I appreciate the remaster more comparatively. The mixing is better, the volume balance much much better here; though I'm also stoked that it was basically the same song back then.
Had the algorithm actually shown me Stupendium with the original of this song, I'd've been subbed for years already.
Glad I got sent here eventually. Thank you for all the quality pieces you put together. You, and whatever teams you work with do amazing jobs.
Welcome to the channel! I'm really glad you've enjoyed what you've found! :)
To be honest, I was a fan since the original Find The Keys, but it's nice to see others getting pulled in by the gaming community monolith that is The Game Theorists.
Its an oldie but a goldie ;)
In all seriousness Stupes after "Neath" I had no idea how you could make something that could surprise me as much, and yet lookie here, a shining example as to how far you have come, I just want to look back from this point to the DDLC Remastered song and just admire all the leaps and strides you have made. Another Banger Stupes, keep it up ❤
A molten goldie
Five years later and this song still is amazing. As are all of stupes songs. Can we all agree on this?
yes
100%, it will never get old.
im guessing this is for the future to troll?
No disagreement here
yes
The critique of modern warmongering 'democracy' is beautiful, wonderful job as always Stupes
You're wordsmithing is so incredible! I'm always so blown away by how masterfully crafted your lyrics are!
1:50 I really love the echo effect at the end of his lines. Like he's really speaking at a rally or congregation.
That moment when he ran out of breath at then end of one of his bars.
*They actually
Stupe’s nonbinary
@@_pachycephalosaurus_is House non-binary?
@@kingtavish I think he's replying to the first reply not the comment itself.
"Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions
And the test was unsuccessful so we altered its description"
Now that's a line that would fit perfectly in House's cameo in the 2024 Fallout series.
They did him dirty, he was a saviour, now he's a bad guy
Every faction leader is a piece of shit in New Vegas.
House may be the best option but he’s still a narcissist
First of all: House was always a scumbag. He was looking to protect his own property and screw everyone else. He was Just more competent and pragmatic at being a scumbag than Caesar. He aint a puppy punter, but he will put you on the ground the minute you outlive your usefulness. People are only as good as tools for him.
Second of all: If anything, the show actually showed him as the more benevolent figure in that tablet, since he questioned If the end of the world was their best business decision. Mind you, He was still Just being pragmatic, but he was the only one there somewhat opposed to Vault Tec's shortsighted plane, which IS in character for him. He sees long term profit instead of the short term Vault Tec was pursuing.
@@amiraliashrafkashani5837 you bought into his bullshit if you think he's a saviour lmao
@@clinicallyarsonisticIt's arguable in technical terms. In the wasteland, you could probably be one of the worst people out there, but still be a saviour to some people.
YOOO!!!
I freaking love this song! So happy it got a remaster! I’ll edit this as I go to give my genuine thoughts!
At first, I thought “oh hey, that’s a really good new bit added to the beat” but the CHORUS! GOD THE CHORUS IS SO GOOD!
And the “safety now provided by the guys at RobCo services” but sound really cool with the voice effect on it
The bridge! It sounds so good with that added flair to it!
And the dice shaking in the chorus sounding kind of like radioactive crackling(or vice versa, I also don’t know if it was intentional) is just a good little detail I like
No one talks about the CRAZY double entendre about “wanton greed” being a reference to “wanton” being a word that means evil, and “wanton” sounding like “want AND”. Idk if that’s intentional, but kudos either way. 2:04
Always nice to see a remake of some of your classics. The House Always Wins still remains one of my favorites, so I already know this is gonna be amazing
Damn the improvement is HUGE! Everything about this is a direct upgrade from all those years ago. Clearer vocals, a refined instrumental, even the whispers are much easier to understand, and all in all, what a crisp and beautiful work here. Been a while since I've actually interacted with the comments, but seeing this of all things get remade is always lovely
Now, when's And Then I Prey? Hah! Just kidding, can't wait to see what other stupendous projects you have in store!
Bro a Then I Prey remaster would go so hard unironically
And Then I Pray is ones I am really curious about. It's extraordinarily written, but being the... 5th? song Stupes has made means there are a lot more details that seem like they would need to fixed. I think they would have to do a little more work on actual visual stuff for that one, I don't have a problem with the recording over a simple studio background (or what I imagine that looks like at least), I think it works well as it shows the humble beginnings of the Stupendium, but by their standards it might not be quite as acceptable alongside modern videos like Neath! and Wool Over our Eyes. But not my call of course, Stupes is the creator, it's clearly whatever they want to do with it :)
The first version of this song was what introduced me to your channel, years back - so you have no idea how giddy I felt seeing this. Will never stop loving your stuff, Stupes.
Damn, I guess the House really does Always Win
This is such a refreshing listen, it's like seeing your favourite place of rest refreshed. The small little touches here and there to boost the glamour that was already ever present, only to then improve the mixing to an even better level. This remaster shows your improvement so well, and I'm ecstatic to see my favourite song of yours granted such superb treatment! Thank you for your ever incredible work and passion! And a toast to improve your odds ever more!
Thank you for the remaster, Stupendium. This song is one of my favorites alongside the fine print, really shows the world of capitalism. Keep doing great job in producing your magnificient music!
So can we all collectively demand that at least the karaoke version of this plays in the Lucky 38 in Fallout season 2? PLEASE!
Even if the music is run down, it's a testament to everlasting Ego of Robert House.
i would love this.
but on the other hand i would be really upset if robert house is not playing vault tec.
2:37 Is… is that a Bioshock reference?
Ngl, this goes HARD. Great work!
Still wished he would do a song for some of the Bioshock games
@@6XGatethey are planning on doing a big budget BioShock song in the future and considering that they absolutely love the BioShock franchise (with it being their favorite franchise) I'm excited to see it
1. both characters are “laissez faire” (in terms of the electoral government not getting to oversee them, not in terms of their own authority) capitalists who build their own little oasis separatist community under their control.
2. Both characters are visually modeled on Howard Hughes.
3. They’re voiced by real life friends Armin Shimerman (Quark from DS9) and Renee Auberjonois (Odo from DS9)
Ah yes, a fellow reference enjoyer
Bioshock is Stupendium's number one favourite game, so much so that they want to create their best work dedicated to it.
When it will come, no one knows.
"The House Always Wins" was something different back in the day, but it definitely had a nice calm flow to it which I can appreciate. Seeing this have it's own remaster is something I wasn't expecting but sure loved! 💚💚💚
Btw, please take your time on upcoming projects. I can tell you must have felt so warn out since your last major musical, haha! Either way, I'm really looking forward to what you've got next. Because this feels like a second chapter coming up for your channel, haha. ☺️😜
3:03 I would buy these cards SO fast if they were real
The Stupendium proves over and over that they’re one of if not the most creative and skilled artists out there. In both music as well as the videos they make. Let alone always pushing themself and improving their previous work to the new standard they keep setting. Just killer!
This was a lovely remaster. The House Always Wins was one of the first songs of yours I had heard. And while it wasn't my my favorite, something about it made me start paying attention to you.
I really love the new chorus, and the two major changes I noticed - the whisper seems to be much easier to hear, which somehow makes it even more ominous. Furthermore, the roulette table's sound was such a great touch in place of the loose chips and cards. The sped-up section sounds so good with the updated bass. I think these minute changes is actually a really good indicator of how far you've come in the past 5 years. Great work, Stu.
I love the subtle background whispers for the hooks that I believe say, "place ya bets but the house always wins."
"19 Red, House wins" and later on: "38 Red, House wins". In all of the background roulette lines **the house always wins**
Stupes continues to be one of the most objectively talented Nerdcore artists. I've added stupes songs to many a 'NON-NERDY' playlist, and no one has batted an eye at his iconically lyrical songs.
What's Nerdcore?
@@ValeBridges A loose grouping of musicians/artists whose songs are primarily inspired by very 'nerdy' things like movies and games. It can account for various genres.
@@Sanguinis666 I see, thanks
I made my account after watching the original amazing remaster. Really Some of your best work.
Thank you! :D
no freaking way robert house the robert house? founder of robco? inventor of the protectron? my hero!
Damn, not every day you get a compliment from Mr.House himself
Mr house is 3 years old currently 💀
@@thearchivest Reminder: if it wasn't for House, there would be no FISTO as we know it.
This song will always have a special place for me. It was one of the first of the Stupedium's songs that I listened to. Just know, that you've come a long way and I was and still am happy to see whatever you make.
(Also these songs are often better at getting people in a game than advertisements ever could)
Have a wonderful day!
Been waiting for this one! It's always been one of my favorites and I'm so happy to see it get a remaster! Your music and videos get better and better with each song you release and it's amazing to see how far you've come! Rock on!!
It's amazing how just a little touch up can make your old songs shine like new again! This one in particular really illustrates your lyrical and storytelling eloquence. One of your all time best; I'm glad to see it polished up and on top of my feed!
Every song from this channel goes on my playlist even if I don't know the game. They're all just so good, even standing separately from the source.
"Peace is just a product with a focus test of billions/And the test was unsuccessful so we altered it's description" so awesome, so very Fallout!
There is FOR SURE a remaster!! One might think changes are small, but they make this version the BEST version of this rap ever! Thanks for this! This was indeed all the effort needed! This song got so much better!
I agree especially the you can hit them you can fold them, it was good in the old song but much better in the remaster.
Dude you should be playing Robert House in the Fallout TV series, you’ve got his condescending transatlantic speaking style down perfectly, you’re years ahead of the actor they got for season 1.
I’ve always loved the image of the various suits of kings with the different major factions as tombstones in the desert.
And while I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, the empty grave with the ace of hearts as its tombstone is also really interesting. If you use playing cards as tarots the ace of hearts represents beginnings, and I choose to believe that grave is the one that the Courier was dug out of. A new beginning for the Courier, House, and the Mojave.
Cool
I didnt even realize this needed a remaster but WOAH everything does sound clearer and the mixing in the chorus sounds gorgeous
"Did you vote for screams?"
Yes we did, apparently.
I luv your tears your ok bby I luv u 💓
@0-kingsloth-020
Oh, I'm okay, I'm french. It's your funeral I'm weeping at.
@fatalos6855 wow no I'm the one whose sorry now, I didn't know you were french
@@0-kingsloth-020 What a lovely bunch of people you are. I don't understand how anyone can love the taste of the boot so much.
@@fatalos6855 We the people have failed you. I can only sit back and hope my country doesn't hurt yours.
This was always one of my favorite songs of yours; it shows such an impeccable understanding of the character and source material. The musical differences are subtle but welcome, the glow-up on the video is so powerful that you should probably take some RadAway to be safe, and your previously-impeccable delivery in the second verse is somehow impeccabler here.
As someone who's been watching and listening for years, this is like hearing it for the first time again (but it's even better somehow).
This was always one of my favorites so this is 100% a treat and a half, awesome job~!
"i ensure that every bandit standing here has just one arm"
Im guessing this is alluding to the slot machines being "bandits"
This is absolutely perfect timing!!! I write New Vegas fan stories in my free time, and this song was just what I needed to really finish up the vibe for my latest story! I love your work and love this song even more now that you've remastered it!
If any of your stuff is online, may I have a link?
What a masterpiece. It feels like the game was based on the song rather than the other way around.
These lyrics is absurdly witty and powerful. I fucking love it!
I genuinely didn't think it was possible for this song to get any better than it already was but I'm so glad you proved me wrong, this sounds incredible!
1:00 daqui já da para perceber a grande melhoria que esse remaster teve :D
ficou muito bom mano :)
Why is nobody talking about the absolute BAR that is "I handle situations delicately - white gloves" As in, The White Glove society and their cannibalism scandal at 3:45 ???
I've always loved this song, so I'm so glad to see that It got a remaster! Keep up the good work stup's, can't wait for what next!
You all know for the fact that The Stupendium has been doing TH-cam for nearly 7 for all the songs and music videos he, his team and friends would ever make more masterpieces like ever before made. Since this channel is 1 of the most childhood relics, all your music videos gives a real throwback to all of the fandoms who we all know, love and need but most importantly you deserve a million times the support for you, your team and friends would ever do to make more songs and music videos happening around even i've been a fan of you about nearly 2 years yet i'm still watching you for being my inspiration too. That is all i would say here but don't forget to take breaks for all the sanity of you, your team and friends work + stay safe + i hope you live your life to the fullest and have yourself a damn wonderful day, The Stupendium man.
Gentle reminder that Stupes is a gender-fluid person using they/them pronouns. It seems like English might not be your first language so I think they will accept the praise in the spirit it's given =)
@@captaincube132 Eh while they are gender-fluid the people they've collabed with have called them a he for a while and in the comments they already said they dont really care about their pronouns and whatever's easier for the one speaking works.
Always love it when creators go back and improve on past work, great job!
This is not the song I expected but it is the song that I needed. Thanks for this, Stupes. Today is gearing up to be stressful. You always make my day brighter.
Love the extra harmony layers! Also 5:10 omg that rolling roulette sound going around your headphones is soo cool to listen to, the extra time and effort to make it stereo sound was totally worth it
4:36 I really need this part as a wallpaper except dices, it's goes hard
I can try and edit the dices out
Have you tried timing the moment without the dices?
@@alexstrashko8265 It'd just be dice. A die is singular. Dice is already plural.
God, i think this is the single best musical glow up i have every heard, from an already great song.
It certainly is a safe bet to get all in on The Stupendium.
I like the instrumental, it sounds more clear, and the sound effects of the cards and wheel is a nice touch however I personally liked the radio style chorus a little more from the previous one. It sounded like it was coming from the pip-boy, it was a nice touch. With that said, I think over all this was a nice improvement, and I do love this song as is. Well done, as always. It baffles me to this day that you haven't hit 1 million subscribers yet, but I can see you are getting close! :D
Bro actually made a great single with a video to match. This is amazingly well done for being about something thats not the most serious topic. No judgement by that, but i feel most people wouldnt go as far as you did.
The lyricism is on point!
does the chip at 1:31 have morse around it that says 232077? Is a reference to the ddate the bombs dropped in Fallout?
It does indeed spell out 232077, so I think it'd be a *really weird* coincidence if it wasn't referring to that. lol
This is absolutely crisp when compared to the original, you’ve done some fine work!
I love the design of the cards at 3:03! I dream of having a card deck with that design in like traditional card game colour style!
Stupendium takes quality over quantity to heart, this is a certified banger
Honestly I'll probably go the Mr. House route for my next New Vegas playthrough, just because of this masterpiece of a song. I'm equally terrified and impressed by the persuasive powers you posses.
I literally work at a casino as security, so watching this on my break now made my day better lol
i’m not even kidding, the original House Always Wins was a contender for my favorite song, ever. and now, I think this might actually be it, my absolute favorite song. it’s SO GOOD
I love how when it shows the dice rolling or " playing craps " it ends with us seeing " Snake Eyes " or two ones, often meaning that the house won, just attention to detail
I love the visual reference to the Andrew Ryan screens when he drops the Andrew line
Holy cow man! I cannot believe my eyes or ears! This is by far one of my favorite songs you made and was the song that introduced you to my youtube suggestions. This remaster is fantastic! 10/10! Amazing job (as always)
I just wanna say, your costume and outfit work is absolutely incredible. every character that you've done look incredibly distinct from one another.
3:57 is going to knock me out dude. It's heavenly, I adore those drums and the voices in the back so much. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.
The lyrics in this song is genius my god.
The original had the best chorus. Now that you've balanced more instruments into the main lines the whole song is really good. Also I get chills from the chorus still with this new rendition