Ive seen people get the wrong idea here, so I just want to point something out: Protoman does not actually die here, Wily does not rebuild him. When you listen to the lyrics carefully and combine it with the rest of the opera, you can see what actually happened here. "The crowd had gathered there to watch him fall to watch their hopes destroyed" Its important to remember that Protoman is not their hope, their hope is that some superman will come along and save them all without them having to do anything, and Protoman just happens to be a candidate for that role at this moment. They came and saw that one man cant save them alone, and also to witness Protoman "fall" both in battle and morally. "They watched them beat him" Self explanatory, he does get beaten in more ways than one. "They watched them break him" This isnt literal. They didnt just break his body, they broke his spirit. They showed him that the people he was trying to save would not do anything to save him, even if their sacrifice would turn the tide of battle. This is when Protoman loses his faith, when he "dies" and Breakman is born. "They watched his last defense deployed" Interesting line isnt it? What could Protomans last defense be? Its surrendering. He surrenders to Wily and vows to serve him, because he no longer even wants to help these people who wont help even themselves. The crowd then chants "We are the dead", though note that it specifically says not a man among them would allow his voice to be heard and that these words come from their collective fear. This chant is also heard a second time in the opera, at the end when Megaman also loses faith. It is the robots hearing them failing to do anything for themselves and "hearing" them proclaiming themselves the dead, unable to do anything for themselves and not truly living, just existing until they stop existing. This is why Megaman cannot both save the people and avenge Protomans death. The Robot Masters never killed Protoman, it was the people who "killed" Protoman.
I used to love this story when I was younger. It was dark and subversive. But the more I think about it, the more stuff starts to bother me. First and foremost, how is it fair to judge humans for not trying to intervene in a high level fight between perfect death machines? Not to mention that at least one person WOULD have jumped to their death in the first place in reality, but if the story wants to have humans be less reckless, that's fine. Regardless, what difference could humans make in this fight? Unarmed against the deadliest robots imaginable. Second, not every human is capable of making the choice to fight. And abandoning children and disabled humans just because you're disappointed in the able bodied ones is cold and not exactly heroic. Third, a hero fights for what is right BECAUSE it is right. Even if no one stands up to help them. Even if they're derided or unappreciated. A hero fights for justice for the sake of justice. Lastly... When didn't Light just build more robots?! Protoman failed on his own. But what if he hadn't been alone? What if he had partners? Two, five, ten?! Then there wouldn't need to be a sole hero fighting alone. I still like the songs and the story, but as I've grown older I've recognized that Protoman and Megaman are just as heartless and unheroic as the city's people, yet they themselves do not receive the same condemnation as the latter.
Easily my favourite song on the whole album, one I can easily listen to on its own, but there's some serious power going from the white hot anger of Vengeance to this.
FINALLY FOUND IT there was some "Hey Scotty, Jesus Man" meme like a decade ago with Protoman's head and this song playing and for the life of me I just could not remember the song.
The final refrain always get me. "We have control. We keep you safe. We are your hope" Demoralize, infantilize, make them fear the worst if you ever lost power.
by refusing to help the humans, Mega Man is teaching them a painful lesson: that liberation cannot come from some figure above, one must struggle for it oneself
I forget why I like the protomen so much but after listening to this song I remember though I have to stop myself from listening the whole way through act 1 or else I'll cry
I just imagine light taking his helmet and shield and burying the helmet and using the shield to carve hope rides alooooooone on a rock and buildin mega man's ov
Not me listening to this 11 years later and still going through an entire emotional journey as Protoman's voice breaks into electric dissonance with every verse
As badass it may sound i found these guys in October 2020 and have been stuck listening to act 1 and act 2 everyday at work wen I can cause it's sooooo goooood
*Immediately after Unrest in the House of Light* "Now, Rock, don't do anything stupid. Enough of this Hero nonsense, okay?" "Yes, Father." *10 Hours later:* *"I've seen this city... a thousand times..."*
Its interesting how this seems to be the only song where they sing the narration rather then leave it for the book. I wonder if originally they were going to do it for all the songs but decided against it for whatever reason
I like to think the lone "Stop" you hear when theyre saying to destroy proto is Dr light trying to stop his sons from killing each other
What- the latest comment was two years ago?!
Best version of Flashman's theme. 😂 /j
I know this album is supposed to be gritty but I think a remastered/re-recorded version would sound amazing
I think protoman failed cuz he fought all the robot masters at the same time
Dr. Light telling Rock "You're not that guy, pal. You're not that guy."
Ive seen people get the wrong idea here, so I just want to point something out: Protoman does not actually die here, Wily does not rebuild him. When you listen to the lyrics carefully and combine it with the rest of the opera, you can see what actually happened here. "The crowd had gathered there to watch him fall to watch their hopes destroyed" Its important to remember that Protoman is not their hope, their hope is that some superman will come along and save them all without them having to do anything, and Protoman just happens to be a candidate for that role at this moment. They came and saw that one man cant save them alone, and also to witness Protoman "fall" both in battle and morally. "They watched them beat him" Self explanatory, he does get beaten in more ways than one. "They watched them break him" This isnt literal. They didnt just break his body, they broke his spirit. They showed him that the people he was trying to save would not do anything to save him, even if their sacrifice would turn the tide of battle. This is when Protoman loses his faith, when he "dies" and Breakman is born. "They watched his last defense deployed" Interesting line isnt it? What could Protomans last defense be? Its surrendering. He surrenders to Wily and vows to serve him, because he no longer even wants to help these people who wont help even themselves. The crowd then chants "We are the dead", though note that it specifically says not a man among them would allow his voice to be heard and that these words come from their collective fear. This chant is also heard a second time in the opera, at the end when Megaman also loses faith. It is the robots hearing them failing to do anything for themselves and "hearing" them proclaiming themselves the dead, unable to do anything for themselves and not truly living, just existing until they stop existing. This is why Megaman cannot both save the people and avenge Protomans death. The Robot Masters never killed Protoman, it was the people who "killed" Protoman.
I used to love this story when I was younger. It was dark and subversive. But the more I think about it, the more stuff starts to bother me. First and foremost, how is it fair to judge humans for not trying to intervene in a high level fight between perfect death machines? Not to mention that at least one person WOULD have jumped to their death in the first place in reality, but if the story wants to have humans be less reckless, that's fine. Regardless, what difference could humans make in this fight? Unarmed against the deadliest robots imaginable. Second, not every human is capable of making the choice to fight. And abandoning children and disabled humans just because you're disappointed in the able bodied ones is cold and not exactly heroic. Third, a hero fights for what is right BECAUSE it is right. Even if no one stands up to help them. Even if they're derided or unappreciated. A hero fights for justice for the sake of justice. Lastly... When didn't Light just build more robots?! Protoman failed on his own. But what if he hadn't been alone? What if he had partners? Two, five, ten?! Then there wouldn't need to be a sole hero fighting alone. I still like the songs and the story, but as I've grown older I've recognized that Protoman and Megaman are just as heartless and unheroic as the city's people, yet they themselves do not receive the same condemnation as the latter.
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Still banging in 2023.
Its been over 13 years.... and part 3 is still not here
Easily my favourite song on the whole album, one I can easily listen to on its own, but there's some serious power going from the white hot anger of Vengeance to this.
How have I just heard about this band?
nice
completely unironically planning on having this played at my funeral. it's an excellent piece, conveying so many emotions at once...
just saw them live nyc!!
Criminally underrated just because they're basing their music off of a video game. But my GOD these guys were good!
The fact Capcom hasn’t had these guys make a movie or game is insane
That's because writing music and software development are two totally separate skillsets.
I can’t wait for act 1 and act 2 to become a musical
Did I just listen to Mega Man snap and kill a crowd of people?
Well, he stood aside and allowed Wiley's robots to slaughter them. Close enough
FUCKING COOL
FINALLY FOUND IT there was some "Hey Scotty, Jesus Man" meme like a decade ago with Protoman's head and this song playing and for the life of me I just could not remember the song.
"and you are the dead..."
Listening for the first time: Jeez, keep your voice down old man. Listening after Act II The Father of Death: Scream it louder!
12 years later and its still a banger
Recently got a motorbike and listening to these albums while riding hits different
The final refrain always get me. "We have control. We keep you safe. We are your hope" Demoralize, infantilize, make them fear the worst if you ever lost power.
The entire band is "vaccinated", and makes a point to say that in their recent press release. They're goobers.
When I saw them live the crowd was the one chanting that phrase, among other phrases that are from crowds in the song and that. So good
So glad I discovered this band when the will of one came on my Spotify playlist
by refusing to help the humans, Mega Man is teaching them a painful lesson: that liberation cannot come from some figure above, one must struggle for it oneself
0:15 isn't that same drum beat used in the stand(man or machine)?
2021: "We are the dead"
Not quite yet. We must finish the fight of protoman.
I forget why I like the protomen so much but after listening to this song I remember though I have to stop myself from listening the whole way through act 1 or else I'll cry
We are the dead
oh shit this slaaaps
I just imagine light taking his helmet and shield and burying the helmet and using the shield to carve hope rides alooooooone on a rock and buildin mega man's ov
Not me listening to this 11 years later and still going through an entire emotional journey as Protoman's voice breaks into electric dissonance with every verse
As badass it may sound i found these guys in October 2020 and have been stuck listening to act 1 and act 2 everyday at work wen I can cause it's sooooo goooood
I know this feel
Has it really been 10 years since I've heard this?
Hope rides alone
2:25 the audio drops out
kill em all
Wait, is this just Megaman? Light creates a robot to kill all of Wily's robots?
Protoman. He dies.
@@spacebearcadet746 Yeah, I got that now. Thanks for trying to inform me though!
*Immediately after Unrest in the House of Light* "Now, Rock, don't do anything stupid. Enough of this Hero nonsense, okay?" "Yes, Father." *10 Hours later:* *"I've seen this city... a thousand times..."*
Its interesting how this seems to be the only song where they sing the narration rather then leave it for the book. I wonder if originally they were going to do it for all the songs but decided against it for whatever reason
This hits different after the 2020 protests...
Yes! "Light up the Night" from Act 2 suits 2020 quite well too.
This band seems to have had an accurate vision of the future
I've found a new band I enjoy today.
I wanna know what this is from bc i can tell it's like something from a story or movie, and it's so good-
it basically a edgy megaman fanfiction
I would rather have violent freedom than peaceful slavery.
If only we we would stand for ourselves....
bet you wore the mask, followed all the health guidelines, and took the vaccine when it was your turn
@@concars1234 No, no and definitely no.
@@lookagain3305 Based
Is it just me, but the ProtoMen SOUND LIKE PEARL JAM,?
Its just you
Hey, wanna hear my edgy mega man fanfiction
RED Soldier that is 90% of the charm, if there is emotion, the edge becomes sharp enough to cut through tastes
for a treat your ears will love you for: play this song as the ending guitar strings end ua-cam.com/video/AtHubsyGD8w/v-deo.html
Good Suggestion! It sounded really good.
Christ I get chills listening to this saga.