Thanks to Owen Templin, Captain Heropon, Montymoo, Ljg144, @HHujsson, Norwegian pandas, @enokek, Jack McLay, Tanush Korde, @tooneric771, Disconnected, and many others in the TH-cam comments recently for recommending this song to me! I haven't gotten around to playing XC2 yet, so I wouldn't have known of this awesome song if it weren't for you awesome folks! If you've got a request for me, let me know here! bit.ly/insaneintherainrequests Next video: Sonic returns!
I play the bassoon, and while usually I see it as a bad thing (due to not being recognized and often overlooked and all that), performances like these make me proud to be one of the few that play it. Great job on this one!
Hayden Stiegman So you're going to find a lot of middle school/early high school music doesn't have good bassoon parts. Usually they are doubled with trombone, euph, tuba, bari/tenor sax, just playing stuff not idiomatic of bassoon in situations not orchestrated for the bassoon to come through clearly. This is because it makes music more accessible to school bands and helps publishers sell more. So you have to do a lot of true bassoon research on your own. Find great music written for bassoon, listen to the excerpts in orchestral and band pieces, wind quintets, and let your band director know that you're a decent bassoonist and get him to choose better music
Bassoonify I’ll keep that in mind! My band director’s son is actually an all-state bassoonist, so I feel I may get a little more lucky in the coming years. (Which also means steeper expectations, but I’m rising to the challenge!... after marching season 😅)
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this!! This is an incredible arrangement from start to finish, so many powerful moments! Michael and Dan, you guys absolutely killed it as usual. Carlos, you never fail to impress me. What a dream to play in such a great project alongside my friends!
Gotta say, I love it when arrangements work their own extra touches into a theme, and the way you built this one around the classic Hero's Journey is really cool. You took (arguably) the best song in Xenoblade 2 in a very different and unique way! Props, from one musician to another. The way you set up the back and forth "battle" between the woodwinds and saxes actually makes me want to see what you'd do with He of the Name, one of the boss themes from Bravely Default. That entire piece is built around that idea!
Delzethin I just wanted to let you know that saxes are woodwinds, too! I’m an Alto Sax player. All instruments that use reeds are woodwinds. Either way, i agree that the back and forth was cool!
I would say that's more Bravely Default honestly. Not only is it made by Square Enix themselves, but it feels like a modern classic Final Fantasy if that makes any sense. Although, Xenoblade 1 def. gives me some FF12 vibes.
@RevolvingWorld That's not hard to do. XV is a bottom tier FF Game above only the XIII trilogy and X-2, and maybe 1, 2 and 3 based on your perspective. Xenoblade stacks up against the best Final Fantasy's on any given day, comparing it to fodder like XV is just unfair, lol.
I swore to myself that I wouldn’t listen to this arrangement until I finished Xenoblade Chronicles 2...and I finally did so two nights ago. Roaming the Wastes is one of my favorite of the game’s overworld tracks, possibly one of my favorites in all my life, so listening to this before and after reading about your Hero’s Journey structure was such a blast! I especially liked the Ordeal and Return with Elixir sections. Basing your arrangements on a literary form is pretty unique, as far as I’m aware, and I hope that this kind of creativity appears more not just from you, but other modern arrangers and composers
Nothing compares to the fascination of discovering the islands and music of Xenoblade 2. The world is so beautiful and the music is stuck in my head. Not for being catchy, but for evoking a peculiar feeling inside me. And all of you great musicians are helping me discovering something I love a lot again. Thanks for your hard work!
So i had this song stuck in my head for ages at some point this week, here we go again... Not that I'm complaining, this cover did the amazing song (eye of shining) justice. Wonder what we can expect next? An *ultimate* cover of a brand new song, perhaps? I'm eager to sE3 what's coming whatever the case!
This is a very cool arrangement! Before I read the description, I thought to myself that this arrangement was a lot different than your usual arranging style (outside of the double reeds and flute, which were lovely!), and after I read that I heard the arc you described really well! Really interesting way to tackle your arrangement.
Damn that was hot. Really enjoy the complex arrangements and, in this video, the unique instrumentation. Double reed players were killing it. Really cool hearing those timbres in this context. Would really love to hear some Carlossified Streets of Rage music with unique instrumentation and complex harmonies. DO YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? ;-)
Either Stage 1 from the first game (Fighting in the Street) or the credits song (My Little Baby). Don't think the latter has ever been performed with real instruments on TH-cam.
Loving your sounds. Also I love how instruments don't have to support each other. They have the same or similar sounds so nice take. You earned yourself a like
DON'T FORGET ME! Okay but seriously, really nice cover of this song btw. It's one of my personal favorites from the game and I'm glad that you were able to get to it someday. Thank you!
2:27 Oof, that part with the flute and oboe just doing that bizarre, minor-sounding version of the medley just makes it so much better. It kind of reminds me of the crisis that the Empire of Mor Ardaim was going through during the time that Rex and the gang was there. Really well done, mate!
Out of all the YT Musicians I follow you are the first to do some XC2 Music and thank you so much. I love this Soundtrack and this one in particular. You very much did it justice.
Woah, a Bassoon? That's really cool for implementing two Double Reeds into the arrangement. As a Bassoonist, I respect you even more than before and I hope you keep implementing "uncommon" instruments in wacky and amazing ways.
Absolutely amazing! I admire you so much, tbh you are one of the reasons I began to make covers of my own ( I'm also thinking of buying a saxophone too)
Wow, this was so good. The layering of all the different instruments, especially in the beginning is just the best kind of overwhelming. I love this game and the music from it and this is just...damn.
C A R L O S Y E S goddamn this was so good! Everything from the winds to the incredbile middle section and the balancing was SO GOOD. Incredible, i love this song so much and i love love LOVE ur take on it
As both a tenor sax jazz musician and a classical oboist, I love this mix so much. Not to mention it's already one of my favorite tracks from one of my favorite games! Awesome job! This made my whole week!
Omg I been playing through Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and I made it to this area and fell in love with this song! I was hoping you would make an arrangement on it and I got to say this doesn't disappoint. Your take on this song is just amazing! All of you guys were just awesome!
Ouuuuuug I like this one ! I really like the effect of the beat with the saxophones (and the little solos are awesome ;3) and the flute that is more dealicate and high, it gives an effect really interesting !
This couldn't have come out at a better time since the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Challenge DLC came out last Friday, and I have been binge-playing the game again. This has got to be one of your best works, next to your Cynthia and Big Blue covers. Keep up the good work!
Great to see woodwind instruments! And love what you wrote in the description box! It's amazing how much effort and creativity you put into one arrangement!
Simply amazing! Your arrangements always blow me away. Thank u for all the videos you come out with, and even to the people you collaborate with. ❤️🔥☺️🐻🔥🔥🔥🙌🏻
I just recently got to this area finally! The theme definitely made me get hyped for the adventure ahead, even more so than the other more dramatic themes beforehand. Don’t know where’d I put it in my rankings, but definitely one of my favourites. Thanks for doing a great Jazz cover of it! Still captures it essence and energy for sure!!!
Got Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a while ago and when i first arrived in Mor Ardain and heard the theme i thought "Damn! Insaneintherain should make a jazz cover of this!". Awesome work, as always!
Your arrangements sound as great as ever, and I just discovered your extensive descriptions on each song and how you wrote them, which are a joy to read as well. Keep it up man!
Ahhh this cover makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for doing this, this might be my favorite arrangement from you now! (Dark World was my previous favorite)
I don't plan to play XC2 anytime soon, but I listened to this track one day and now I can't get it out of my head! Excellent cover of one of my current favorite songs in a video game.
Wow, I am absolutely amazed! This was one of my favorite songs from XC2, and you did an amazing job with it! It’s also incredible how you were able to incorporate the hero’s journey of all things into this. I am blown away. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks to Owen Templin, Captain Heropon, Montymoo, Ljg144, @HHujsson, Norwegian pandas, @enokek, Jack McLay, Tanush Korde, @tooneric771, Disconnected, and many others in the TH-cam comments recently for recommending this song to me! I haven't gotten around to playing XC2 yet, so I wouldn't have known of this awesome song if it weren't for you awesome folks! If you've got a request for me, let me know here! bit.ly/insaneintherainrequests
Next video: Sonic returns!
CAN YOU FEEL THE SUNSHINE? YES I DO!
Hey look, it's me!
Thanks for giving me a shoutout Carlos 😎
Studiopolis Zone?!? DREAMS COME TRUE?!?!
My bad- Page wasn’t loading!
"THIS IS THE CULMINATION OF YEARS OF MUSICAL TRAINING!"- Morag probably
I see your a fellow man of culture as well.
Edit: I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE
*mavrog
Correction, YEEEAAAAARRRRSSSS
Just found out about this song like 12 hours ago, now I'm here and this is basically Heaven on Earth!
...wait, how did you only find out about this song last year when you have a collab channel with the most well-known Xenoblade fanboy on the planet?
@@aceblitzgaming9783 Guess Chugga just assumed NCS knew about one of the biggest bangers in XC2?
This legitimately sounds like it would’ve been Mor Ardain’s theme if it was in the Torna DLC given it’s jazzy soundtrack.
This needs to be in Smash Bros. Ultimate!
We need morag.
LuckyUnknown we need ardanian soldier.
DONT FORGET ME! THINK YOU CAN TAKE ME?
@Hayden Samuels He better be subscribed lol
H A
Sorry bout Mòrag and the Ardanian soldier
On behalf of the internet, I would like to tell you that we are all really feeling it.
B M true
I like your attitude
B M my thoughts exactly
B M One game late, but yes.
Good comment, I am feeling it
I had an absolute blast playing this one! Thanks so much for having me on board with such a fun musical journey through this song!
Bassoonify your bassoon playing is amazing, I wish I was that good at playing bassoon!
Jacob Tu Thanks man! It honestly took quite awhile before I felt that I could get a handle on it. Don't stop taming the beast!
I play the bassoon, and while usually I see it as a bad thing (due to not being recognized and often overlooked and all that), performances like these make me proud to be one of the few that play it. Great job on this one!
Hayden Stiegman So you're going to find a lot of middle school/early high school music doesn't have good bassoon parts. Usually they are doubled with trombone, euph, tuba, bari/tenor sax, just playing stuff not idiomatic of bassoon in situations not orchestrated for the bassoon to come through clearly. This is because it makes music more accessible to school bands and helps publishers sell more. So you have to do a lot of true bassoon research on your own. Find great music written for bassoon, listen to the excerpts in orchestral and band pieces, wind quintets, and let your band director know that you're a decent bassoonist and get him to choose better music
Bassoonify I’ll keep that in mind! My band director’s son is actually an all-state bassoonist, so I feel I may get a little more lucky in the coming years. (Which also means steeper expectations, but I’m rising to the challenge!... after marching season 😅)
Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this!! This is an incredible arrangement from start to finish, so many powerful moments! Michael and Dan, you guys absolutely killed it as usual. Carlos, you never fail to impress me. What a dream to play in such a great project alongside my friends!
you sounded great! an inspiration to all oboe players to be better than classical
Thank you so much!!
Yaas girl, slayyy! 💙
@@Medllix you have proven the obscure versatility of the oboe, well done.
Gotta say, I love it when arrangements work their own extra touches into a theme, and the way you built this one around the classic Hero's Journey is really cool. You took (arguably) the best song in Xenoblade 2 in a very different and unique way! Props, from one musician to another.
The way you set up the back and forth "battle" between the woodwinds and saxes actually makes me want to see what you'd do with He of the Name, one of the boss themes from Bravely Default. That entire piece is built around that idea!
Delzethin I just wanted to let you know that saxes are woodwinds, too! I’m an Alto Sax player. All instruments that use reeds are woodwinds. Either way, i agree that the back and forth was cool!
I know. I was using more specific terms to better describe what section I was talking about. I used to play alto sax myself!
Delzethin ohhhhh ok my bad. Lol what a coincidence that we both play/played alto sax lol
Daniel Doyle fucking sax easiest instrument
y'all ever play the fucking wooden desk
Xenoblade
The Final Fantasy of Nintendo
Basically.
David Umali
It was better than XV
I would say that's more Bravely Default honestly. Not only is it made by Square Enix themselves, but it feels like a modern classic Final Fantasy if that makes any sense. Although, Xenoblade 1 def. gives me some FF12 vibes.
@RevolvingWorld That's not hard to do. XV is a bottom tier FF Game above only the XIII trilogy and X-2, and maybe 1, 2 and 3 based on your perspective. Xenoblade stacks up against the best Final Fantasy's on any given day, comparing it to fodder like XV is just unfair, lol.
@@evalynehicks343 Im guessing you didnt play it then.
Its an amazing game.
I swore to myself that I wouldn’t listen to this arrangement until I finished Xenoblade Chronicles 2...and I finally did so two nights ago. Roaming the Wastes is one of my favorite of the game’s overworld tracks, possibly one of my favorites in all my life, so listening to this before and after reading about your Hero’s Journey structure was such a blast! I especially liked the Ordeal and Return with Elixir sections. Basing your arrangements on a literary form is pretty unique, as far as I’m aware, and I hope that this kind of creativity appears more not just from you, but other modern arrangers and composers
FINALLY!! :'D This was truly incredible, thank you for this!! It was worth the wait aahhh...
Woah, using the Hero's Journey for an arrangement. It's insane (no pun intended) how intricate these have gotten.
Yep! I wanted to try something different for this... :D
How am I just finding this cover now?? Fantastic job all of you! I really dig the inclusion of the double reeds makes for such a cool added timbre
Yes! I can hear the Thriller, but man I'm so happy hearing more non-traditional jazz instruments join the fun
Amazing cover of this incredible song. I really hope you play XBC2 soon. There's so much good music within this awesome game.
You're in for a treat!
If Mor Ardain were in Xenoblade 2 : Torna the Golden Country this is what it would sound like.
Oops! I've gone and unleashed my eye of shining justice!
Damn dawg. This is too good..
You some kind of chuunibyou or something?
Bryan Merrill it's a Zeke reference (XC2)
Well, that's obvious.
Amazing! Love the variety of instruments.
Nothing compares to the fascination of discovering the islands and music of Xenoblade 2.
The world is so beautiful and the music is stuck in my head. Not for being catchy, but for evoking a peculiar feeling inside me.
And all of you great musicians are helping me discovering something I love a lot again.
Thanks for your hard work!
So i had this song stuck in my head for ages at some point this week, here we go again...
Not that I'm complaining, this cover did the amazing song (eye of shining) justice.
Wonder what we can expect next? An *ultimate* cover of a brand new song, perhaps? I'm eager to sE3 what's coming whatever the case!
>E3 jokes
>baaaaaaaad
insaneintherainmusic - Carlos Eiene ngl i felt dirty after typing that out
OH YES!!! FINALLY!
Oh, I hope we get see more of Xenoblade 2. Also I hope for the Serpent That Devours the Horizon, from bravely default.
Thanks for watching! No plans for more XC2 at the moment, but if there's enough demand for a song I might look into it!
insaneintherainmusic - Carlos Eiene a counterattack remix would be a fun video to listen or watch, no pressure though
@@insaneintherainmusic have you checked out the dlc torna's songs? The battle theme, especially
That was really engaging all the way through! An excellent arrangement that really showcases everyone's skills!
This is a very cool arrangement! Before I read the description, I thought to myself that this arrangement was a lot different than your usual arranging style (outside of the double reeds and flute, which were lovely!), and after I read that I heard the arc you described really well! Really interesting way to tackle your arrangement.
Damn that was hot. Really enjoy the complex arrangements and, in this video, the unique instrumentation. Double reed players were killing it. Really cool hearing those timbres in this context. Would really love to hear some Carlossified Streets of Rage music with unique instrumentation and complex harmonies. DO YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? ;-)
Yo, glad you liked it! Thanks for listening. Any particular Streets of Rage song..?
Either Stage 1 from the first game (Fighting in the Street) or the credits song (My Little Baby). Don't think the latter has ever been performed with real instruments on TH-cam.
As a bassoon player my self, it is always fun to see it used out side of a symphonic setting and incorporated into a jazz setting.
"I'M REALLY FEELING IT!"
-One Feely Boi.
Wow your excerpt discussing the arrangement form... So awesome!! Besides the music itself which is just amazing.
Thank you for posting such an interesting description! I always enjoy reading these "behind the scenes" of each song:)
Jazz bassoon is something I didn't know I needed in my life
So peaceful. So smooth. So difficult to describe. Carlos, you are truly amazing.
I love the key change! Also, this is the culmination of years of training!
This is the first video i found of this channel and well its still my favorite but its hard to compete with all the other great songs
Loving your sounds. Also I love how instruments don't have to support each other. They have the same or similar sounds so nice take. You earned yourself a like
I listened to this arrangement every morning on my way to school before lockdown, listening to it helped me alot, so thanks man.
You are going to have so much fun with the Torna: The golden country battle theme
Loved the inventive scoring, this was a treat. It's also always so nice to see my friends working together on projects like this!
I've come back to this like every day. It's just magical man.
Seeing this video in my notifications really got me hyped up! Playing the XC2 NG+ right now and the music is really great!
Thanks
Why have I left this so long in my watchlist?!
This is a gem!
DON'T FORGET ME!
Okay but seriously, really nice cover of this song btw. It's one of my personal favorites from the game and I'm glad that you were able to get to it someday. Thank you!
It makes me happy to see, how much fun you are having, doing this.
I literally jumped with joy when I saw this on my feed. My favorite song from XBC2. Such a joy to listen to, awesome work!
HECC YEAH! ONE OF THE BEST IN THE GAME. GREAT WORK!
2:27 Oof, that part with the flute and oboe just doing that bizarre, minor-sounding version of the medley just makes it so much better. It kind of reminds me of the crisis that the Empire of Mor Ardaim was going through during the time that Rex and the gang was there. Really well done, mate!
I love the bassoon lovin in this. Don't see it get much respect
The better the Jazz the angrier Michael looks. Everyone did amazing! I especially like the solos for the guests!
best music area in XBC2 imo
Haruhi Suzumiya I personally like the Old Factory's theme in Mor Ardain
Haruhi Suzumiya My personal favorites are this one and Mealstrom
This and Tantal day are absolute killers
Out of all the YT Musicians I follow you are the first to do some XC2 Music and thank you so much. I love this Soundtrack and this one in particular. You very much did it justice.
Thanks! I really would like to do more XBC2 in the future!
aaaaaa i just reached mor ardain and fell in love with the music. the happiest a video in my sub box has made me in a while
aaaand this was INCREDIBLE
Please do the battle theme in Torna the Golden Country!
Love the unique sound the bassoon adds to this. Absolutely great to everyone
Yass! I see a bassoon! I play bassoon too!
ayyyyy double reed player! I play oboe which I'm glad to see is in this too
So much energy and passion, I think this might be my favourite cover of yours... ever? You're all amazing!
Thank you so so much :D
I love the inclusion of the other woodwind instruments!!! Amazing collab and music as always
Woah, a Bassoon? That's really cool for implementing two Double Reeds into the arrangement. As a Bassoonist, I respect you even more than before and I hope you keep implementing "uncommon" instruments in wacky and amazing ways.
Absolutely amazing! I admire you so much, tbh you are one of the reasons I began to make covers of my own ( I'm also thinking of buying a saxophone too)
I love that bass harm at the beginning and end. And my boy Michael you killed it!
Amazing idea on this one, even without reading the description you can easily see the different sections of the song come to life. Bravo!
Wow, this was so good. The layering of all the different instruments, especially in the beginning is just the best kind of overwhelming. I love this game and the music from it and this is just...damn.
C A R L O S Y E S goddamn this was so good! Everything from the winds to the incredbile middle section and the balancing was SO GOOD. Incredible, i love this song so much and i love love LOVE ur take on it
As both a tenor sax jazz musician and a classical oboist, I love this mix so much. Not to mention it's already one of my favorite tracks from one of my favorite games! Awesome job! This made my whole week!
That's a very appropriate mix of instruments to enjoy this video with :) Glad you like it :)
I've listened to this too may times, and decided you definitely deserve to be supported. I bought the song on the play store. Thanks man.
Fantastic one of my most anticipated songs on this channel!!
Jesus, this almost left me in tears. I love this song. I love jazz.
*sniffles*
DAMMIT
Omg I been playing through Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and I made it to this area and fell in love with this song! I was hoping you would make an arrangement on it and I got to say this doesn't disappoint. Your take on this song is just amazing! All of you guys were just awesome!
Happy to bring it to you :)
Ouuuuuug I like this one ! I really like the effect of the beat with the saxophones (and the little solos are awesome ;3) and the flute that is more dealicate and high, it gives an effect really interesting !
Normally I enjoy so much your music. This time I've really feel it. Thank you Carlos!
This made my day Carlos, thank you for this awesome arrangement!
This couldn't have come out at a better time since the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Challenge DLC came out last Friday, and I have been binge-playing the game again.
This has got to be one of your best works, next to your Cynthia and Big Blue covers. Keep up the good work!
Morag be dancin' to these
Dang Carlos (and friends) this sounds amazing!! idk how i missed it but i loveeeee it~!
Great to see woodwind instruments! And love what you wrote in the description box! It's amazing how much effort and creativity you put into one arrangement!
This sounds like it would play if you could go to Mor Ardain in the Torna DLC.
Very great cover!
Simply amazing! Your arrangements always blow me away. Thank u for all the videos you come out with, and even to the people you collaborate with. ❤️🔥☺️🐻🔥🔥🔥🙌🏻
Great! Love the melody on the all the instruments! Wonderful!
Amazing cover! I believe everyone will want more XC2 from you guys.
This is such a stellar arrangement of one of my fav songs from this soundtrack! Well done!!
Thanks a bunch Jessie :)
Y'ALL DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I CLICKED ON THIS VIDEO AS SOON AS I SAW THE TITLE!
This is everything I wanted and more!
This slaps so damn much! One of my fav songs of XC2 that's for damn sure! Fantabulous arrangement!!!
I say this in the nicest way possible: Carlos,
You're insane! :)
I like insanity in a good sense!
Damn this was 🔥 I like the addition of the bassoon and oboe they went really good with this arrangement
I'm so happy you actually made this! I've been looking forward to this for a while.
Happy to bring it to you :)
hell yeah knew this for like 1 or 2 years now
Feel like a mix of the powerful day and the relaxing night theme.
Since I love both and this feels like both combined I cant not love it!
This arrangement will never be forgotten.
You're an awesome composer. I've been watching some of your vids. Very entertained
I think this is my new favorite from you. Big blue is still up there for me though. Awesome work as always.
An arrangement of my favourite song from Xenoblade 2!? This is amazing!
Didn't knew what to expect, but this sounds real good, nice collab all of you!
Yesss I've been waiting for this since you mentioned the track on Twitter awhile back! It's fantastic!
Thanks for following through and coming here! Glad you enjoyed the previews!
I just recently got to this area finally! The theme definitely made me get hyped for the adventure ahead, even more so than the other more dramatic themes beforehand. Don’t know where’d I put it in my rankings, but definitely one of my favourites. Thanks for doing a great Jazz cover of it! Still captures it essence and energy for sure!!!
Glad you liked my rendition!
This is making me REALLY want to play through Xenoblade 2 again, but I've been trying to wait til the story DLC drops. Darn you Insaneintherain!
Got Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a while ago and when i first arrived in Mor Ardain and heard the theme i thought "Damn! Insaneintherain should make a jazz cover of this!". Awesome work, as always!
Your arrangements sound as great as ever, and I just discovered your extensive descriptions on each song and how you wrote them, which are a joy to read as well. Keep it up man!
Ahhh this cover makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for doing this, this might be my favorite arrangement from you now! (Dark World was my previous favorite)
I don't plan to play XC2 anytime soon, but I listened to this track one day and now I can't get it out of my head! Excellent cover of one of my current favorite songs in a video game.
Seriously, this gotta be one of my favorite songs in this channel
And i haven't even played this game, first time I've heard this song
Wow, I am absolutely amazed! This was one of my favorite songs from XC2, and you did an amazing job with it! It’s also incredible how you were able to incorporate the hero’s journey of all things into this. I am blown away. Keep up the awesome work!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS THIS ONE OF MY FAVORITIST SONGS