Old Composer Reacts to Assassin's Creed 2 OST Jesper Kyd Ezio's Family
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Old Composer Reacts to Assassin's Creed 2 OST Jesper Kyd Ezio's Family
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Hi, I'm a promoter of Assassins Creed. First of all, thanks for reacting to this amazing track and giving it even more visibility.
Well the theme of Ezio Family. This topic has two sides, the community side and the game side.
This theme is really a discarded and modified version of what was going to be the first theme of the intro of the game. Jesper Kyd its composer had an old mashup between two themes and from there he ended up making the Ezio family that would later reach the public.
The ezio family is the musical theme that sounds at the points of further evolution of the protagonist of Assassins Creed II. Thus creating more epicity in the environment.
Over time this theme would be the most representative of Assassins Creed II in the community. Creating remixes and versions of all kinds. Ubisoft knew this and in 2013 decided to use the Ezio theme and create a superior version of it that would be called and considered the theme of the entire franchise. (Something like a similar to the march of the empire in Star Wars)
With this Ubisoft would give for each new Assassins Creed game a new approach to the 'Ezio Family' (better called Main Theme) if the game takes place in Egypt they give the Main Theme melodies that remind you of the Ezio Family but with instruments and notes from Egypt . If it happens in Greece the same. If it happens in the time of the Nordics the same.
You basically have more than 11 different ''Ezio Family'' Main Themes to react to.
WOW, thank you for the info and history of what I just apparently scratched the surface listening to AC. I have more from AC OST coming for sure.
Correction, the main theme of the series was supposed to be "Assassins Creed Theme" by Lorne Balfe and Jesper Kyd jointly for Assassins Creed Revelations in 2011, but Ubisoft decided to use Ezio's Family as a Franchise theme in order to capitalize on nostalgia and brand identity.
@@andykure1525 Well it's not really a fix. Well, actually the theme of Assassins Creed, although it continues to carry the main notes of the Ezio Family, everything else is different. Chords, arrangements, even the main note is lowered two tones with respect to the ezio family.
Therefore the Ezio Family is the theme only of AC2
and the ''Assassins creed main theme'' is a version with the notes of the Ezio Family and the chords and arrangements of Lorne.
@@rpgeebzmusicarcade I'm glad to know that you will continue to discover more of the Assassin's Creed universe.
If you want some recommendations. I would listen to the main themes of Assassins Creed Revelations, Black Flag and Origins.
I must highlight the one from Origins. The soundtrack of this game was a turning point in the musical paradigm of the franchise. Well, its composer Sarah introduced a new way of understanding the main theme of the murderers in a musical way. Also including analog sounds combined with typical sounds of Egypt.
Without a doubt it is one of the most original main themes.
@@ACMania I back you with origins main theme. It's my favourite piece past ezios family.
Also think it will be fun to look at the sea shanties in black flag. I recommend getting the game footage versions as the atmosphere in how you listen to them in game make a difference.
Federico Auditore:"It is a good life we lead, brother"
Ezio Auditore:"The best!May it never Change..."
Federico Auditore: "And may it never change us"
@@KorshunovPavel ehehe I Just waited for this reply😄
And boy did it change.
'The World would not suffer if it ends too soon'
@@IoiniEverson why did i read this hearing old ezio's voice? lmao
To me Jesper Kyd is the Hans Zimmer of video game music. His work in the early Hitman games is unbelievable too
Darksiders 2 as well. He’s truly brilliant.
Nope, Jeremy Soule is the Hans Zimmer of video music. He was, he is, he will always be.
@@akinkinalexandr5672 "To me.."
@@akinkinalexandr5672 the both J's i would say
That's a good opinion, but you know Hans has composed video game soundtracks as well?
Even as almost a 30-year-old grown ass man, this song still pulls a tear out of my eye. Games used to strike different back in those days.
They don't make em like they used to
@@chefbiordithey really don’t it’s sad I can vividly remember a good amount of ac2 and I last played it 15 years ago
Ezio’s family song is very nostalgic. Can we all agree?
For sure. Every time I listen it brings back memories from childhood, followed by teary eyes haha
I agree
We can. I havent played it In almost ten years but the song went straight through to the soul and brought back the memories. As well as a strong desire to play the game again
Listening to this brought tears to my eyes
makes me sad every single time.
2:20 the moment that the singer's voice starts is the moment chills go down my spine. So much nostalgia, hours of life and good memories brought back with a single song.
Same bro..same..almost cried🙌🏼
True. Actually it slso depicts a historic era. That's what make this composition so unique
a tear never fails to exit my eyes in that moment. its truly a timeless work of art❤️
Yes
And what’s the most insane part is that those memories are memories we made by ourselves in a single player game. I feel like games like that don’t exist anymore. Ironically, the new MW2 gave me the same vibe playing that campaign but still wasn’t on par with the emotion of AC2.
When Ezio's name is pronounced it is with a short e, like in the word egg. Ezio is the main character who is born in Italy. The theme is haunting to me because Ezio's father, older brother and younger brother are hanged for false crimes at the beginning which leads him to learning he is from a long line of Assassins who have battled the Templars for centuries.
„You are a traitor, Uberto and one of them. You may take our lives this day, but we will have yours in return, I swear. We will-”
Ezio (ét-sio) if you want to be precise :)
Eggzio, i love it
@@OrangeDragon04 The Auditore are not dead! I'm still here! Me! Ezio! Ezio Auditore!
@@adamyoung6797 „Assasino!”
One of the reasons for the distorted guitar is that the AC franchise tells a story that takes place both in the past *and* in the modern day. It's sort of a blend of historical fantasy with modern sci-fi. The classical instruments represent the ancestors and mystery of the past, while the electronic synths and guitars represent the legacy and struggle in the present.
It’s brilliantly written isn’t, it? Jessper gets Assassin’s Creed 💯
@@dws84agreed mate
Ezios family is an absolute masterpiece
This song became the theme of Assassin’s Creed, it encapsulates the beauty and tragedy engrained in our lives.
“It is a good life we lead brother”
“The best, may it never change”
“And may it never change us”
If he knew
It was at this moment I discovered this song and fell in love with the series ive been playing every game, ever since. I started from the beginning, but this song and moment in game are what truly got my heart.
“Like ripping open an old wound” is the perfect way to describe it. Ezio has his father and brother executed in front of him early on on his life by a corrupt priest/noble. A lot of his characterization and push for his story is wanting to avenge them, and this main theme perfectly symbolizes that as he goes through his journey.
Just a little bit of information for you about this track. Ezio's Family is iconic by itself, not because pure nostalgia kicking in but it identifies Assassin's Creed franchise as a whole.
At the time it was released, the track were only meant for Ezio and the vengeance for his family, but as the franchise progresses, the word "family" represent not only those whose bound by his blood, but ultimately his fellow Assassin's brotherhood, his true family in the end.
Ubisoft started to recognize how nostalgic this theme is and they let the composer of AC Rogue (the 7th major installment of the franchise) composed another variation of Ezio's Family as the theme for the game. It was amazing, the responses were all positives, and this sparks another variants of Ezio's Family in every single Assassin's Creed games forward.
I really recommend you to listen to every single variants of Ezio's Family in the entire Assassin's Creed franchise, here's the list:
• Assassin's Creed 2 - Venice Rooftops | (upbeat version of Ezio's Family)
• Assassin's Creed Rogue - Main Theme | (a little more upbeat with "sea" or "pirate" vibes)
• Assassin's Creed Unity - Unity (Main Theme) | (darker version, set the tones for French Revolution pretty good)
• Assassin's Creed Syndicate - Family | (this got Austin Wintory written all over it, strings instruments played individually is his forte)
• Assassin's Creed Origins - Ezio's Family - Origins Version | (Sarah Schachner's take on the theme, she is known for her Moog synthesizer)
• Assassin's Creed Odyssey - Assassin's Creed | (Greek vibes!)
• Assassin's Creed Valhalla - Ezio's Family - Ascending to Valhalla | (I couldn't believe they even got the legendary Einar Selvik to do the choir, this is also the first variant of EF to have a male voice as the main choir lead)
and additional thing that also features EF:
• Assassin's Creed 15th Anniversary - Hunting Shadows | (this is not a game, but this track was made to celebrate the 15th anniversary of AC franchise, also featuring a pop culture artist, Aurora)
• Assassin's Creed Mirage - unknown | (the game has not been released yet, but we got a snippet of the theme in the trailer, it also features male choirs)
Aw no mention of Earth from AC2? 😭 It's my favorite iteration of Ezio's Family in the game
@@SlowWinterNuts ahh dangg, I knew I missed something, thank you for reminding me, I simply love the bass and the drums on that track, that reminds me, it was also my go-to sleeping music back then so how could I even forget about this one 😅
I feel like there's more than 2 iterations of Ezio's Family in the Ezio's Trilogy isn't it? I haven't listened to the whole album recently but i always kept thinking about Venice Rooftops because I was trying to learn how to play that one back in the day
@@NowlZeo
Off the top of my head, I only recall Earth, Venice Rooftops, and Ezio's Family as the tracks in AC2 that use that same melody. I don't think there are any others, but I could very well be wrong 🤔
I disagree with ubisoft making ezio's family a franchise theme. Outside of AC2, Revelations and maybe Unity the value and meaning of it diminishes. Not just because of being used prior to Ac2's period, but because It could have been the start for even richer meaning if subsequent games went for different themes e.g like Revelations/AC3 in a way, also Unity
@@timurwilson1255
Almost every AC game has its own dedicated theme (Except AC1, and sorta Brotherhood?). It wasn't until Rogue that they decided to not only try reusing Ezio's Family, but to also uniquely rehash it in a way that makes it especially distinct and impactful game by game (Except I guess, in Unity? Because Ezio's Family was only used for a mission song that isn't even in the soundtrack, and it was vaguely incorporated into the main theme of Unity).
In my opinion, the Ezio's Family tracks in Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla are some of the BEST, and even better than the original song. I'm honestly on the fence on whether Valhalla's Ezio's Family or Odyssey's is my all time favorite 😩
“- It is a good life we live, brother
- The best… May it never change
- And may it never change us”
The fact this was made for the 2nd game and then became the theme for every game afterwards is what I think is so cool about this song, and really drives the impact of Ezio’s story!
Nobody remembers the first game lol. It was basically a tech demo for the second game, which then blew up like crazy.
@@Crazy_Diamond_75 hardcore fans do but true most don't
@@Crazy_Diamond_75 i remeber it.
@@Crazy_Diamond_75not true I love ac1 ofc ac2 is better but ac1 is one of the most historically accurate games of all time tbf
@@Crazy_Diamond_75The first is just as Amazing, I think it actually had a better atmosphere than AC2
Jesper Kyd is the GOAT. Hands down one of the best composers in the gaming industry today.
goat
goat? u mean baphomet?
@@bigigiesmall5142 Lol what???
@@bigigiesmall5142 LMAO
@@bigigiesmall5142 Baphomet is a demon goat GOAT
This song never gets old and never seize to make me cry every time I hear it , my God , a masterpiece
Totally agree!!
Definitely, I think the Origins version of it was a brilliant idea though, it has a sting to it that ramps up the intensity of the whole piece. This is at the top of my list for vg music, with God of War’s (2018) theme being a close second just because of how well it is utilised and the emotions it conjures from within me.
This song reminds me of when i first played AC2 as a kid. My younger self had no idea what an amazing game ill be diving into
20-30 years from now, gamers who played this game will hear this song and the nostalgia will wash over them. Fond memories from days long past. The same happens to me when I hear music from Chrono Trigger.
I feel like every generation of games/ consoles will have a soundtrack from a game that defined a lot of peoples lives. I get the same with the chrono games, wild arms, Grandia, and legend of dragoon. then the ps2 and xbox games, then like this video the ps3 timeline and further.
@@Plutus612 A nice lineup of excellent games. You have my respect.
It happens now, been a decade😂😂
It will make us remember how we all witnessed Ezio through various stages of his life, just as we all must now go through our own.
today, this song makes me cry.
AC2 and AC Brotherhood (part two of the story of Ezio). The joy these two games gave me is beyond words.
I always get goosebumps uncontrollably throughout the song. The sense of nostalgia when listening to this is unbelievable, not the kind of "me playing the game", it's weird but I feel nostalgia as if I was Ezio reminiscing about his life. Absolutely wonderful song
It's that change from the high pitched voice to the violin at 2:35 that always gets me.
The Assassin's creed theme from Revelations is also good
Jesper doing an amazing job capturing the essence of AC 2 story.
"Wonderful tune, but haunting and heavy" is exactly what happens in the story of Ezio in Assassins Creed. While the settings is really beautiful, in Renaissance Italy, the people, thoigh, especially templar and assassins had been killing each other all the time and It affect peoples life, even the innocence like Ezio's little brother. Half of the character's family are hanged: father, brother, little brother
He was a nobleman in Renaissance Italy. His father and brothers were executed at the gallows for crimes they didn't commit, and he vowed to become an assassin to kill every last member of that conspiracy that killed them. His name was Ezio Auditore da Firenze. The trilogy of Assassin's Creed 2, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed Revelations tell his story over several decades. This song foreshadows and commemorates the death of his father and brothers. When you say it's haunting... there's a reason.
One of the greatest songs in a video game by far.
“It is a good life we lead, brother.”
“The best, may it never change.”
A legend was born.
The composer should have watched that scene
😊
Amen brother, truly a great moment in video game history.
Since 2009 I still have goosebumps when listening to Ezio's Family
The interesting thing about the song is that in recent entries is that it has turned into the de facto Assassin’s Creed theme song, so they remix it with instruments from the setting/ time period the game is set in. They’re each unique in their own right this way and it would be worth listening to to spot differences each version has.
This song plays when you finish the tutorial. You are on top of a rooftop in Florence at Nighttime, gazing over the city as the camera pans above and the title appears on the screen.
Essentially, hearing this for me for the first time told me my adventure would be full of wonder, and there was sadness incoming
The electronic music that sneaks in and out of the more orchestral music of this soundtrack is a reminder of the situation the player is in. You're in a machine called an Animus, that allows you to relive the memories of an ancestor.
That’s a great thought, after all these years I’ve never considered that🤘🏼
This is basically from the very iconic intro scene of the game on the rooftops of beautiful Firenze (a city in Italy).
"Its a good life we lead.
May it never change.
And may it never change us!"
This songs always reminds me of my childhood and makes me very emotional, good times! (the game is 13 years old)
"Welcome to Kostantiniyye" is from the same composer, Jesper Kyd and it's pretty heavenly too 😇
This is arguably one of, if not the most iconic video game song of its time. Anyone who was playing a lot of video games in the 2010's knows this melody.
This song transports me back to being in middle school with my hoodie on playing this on the bus, just dreaming about being home to play this game and go back in time to the rooftops of Venice.
Man my nostalgic memories are sort of similar. I got the Ezio trilogy for my bday back in the day when i was in my first year of middle school and i specifically remember staying up all night to finish the games. It really was an absolute journey
Ezio's Family is a great song by itself. But paired with the incredible story of Assassin's Creed II it carries with it a very strong emotional attachment. My favorite video game soundtrack is either Assassin's Creed II OR Halo 3: ODST.
yessssss. Skyline is incredible. I would skydive into battle listening to that song.
@@slovak4life1991 Personally my favorite is Deference For Darkness, but I love the entire soundtrack.
I am not a gamer my kids are … and they introduced me to this peace of art and every time I listen to this it bring tears in my eyes …simply beautiful
This one's goes really hard. Hits in the right spot. Literally crying every time
this song gives me chills every time i hear it
This song gets me every time. the narrative weight that this song carries is tough.
Spoilers!
Will explain why the music is important.
This theme is that main theme of AC2 and the Ezio Trilogy, it is first played at the intro title screen on 2 when Ezio is talking to his brother about their lives never changing, before Ezio's life changes dramatically. His brothers and father are killed by a friend who betray them.
Ezio is 17 at the time.
Beautifully haunting is exactly what it is
edit for more context, the first Assassin's Creed game with Ezio(2) is when he is 17 till his late thirties, the second Ezio game is in his 40s and the final Ezio game is in his 50s, this song is played throughout them all and used throughout the series as a mix element to other themes. A sample, if you will
Nicely worded
I'm 40 years old and many years passed since i played this game and listened to this masterpiece.
Still send shivers down my spine
The amount of nostalgia cannot be measured, all of my body is tingling every time I hear this piece because it's tied to the series and that YA times that passed...
Strength.. Revenge.. Love... Sadness.. Anger.. Ambition.. All of these make that theme♥️
Out of all your videos I've watched, it's crazy to see that you grasp the idea of the story the composer is telling from the game. Shows how great music is in parallel to the games and the importance of it.
I just found your channel. Really nice Video.
You should definetly react to the Mass Effect 2 OST "Suicide Mission". One of the Best Video Game OST of all time in my opinion.
Or Leaving Earth from ME3
Reflections as well from ME2
I like the Illusive Man as well. Woah Mass Effect, what a master piece!
An end, once and for all from mass effect 3 too
All valid responses, but can *anything* in the Mass Effect soundtracks top our collective "FUCK YES" memories when "The Normandy Reborn" starts up?
I always get goose pimples when I listen to Ezio Family, it's very good, I don't know, it gives me some good feelings, hugs from Brazil
Do nada um brasileiro kkkkk
I had never thought about the underlying bass arpeggio that doesn't change throughout the piece. I could be reading too much into this, but Ezio's journey, regardless of whatever happened along the way, was very much a revenge story at it's core.
His journey begins when he was completely driven by revenge, which is probably why the arpeggio was in the higher register in the beginning. It's a big part of the song and life.
As his story progresses, it's not too big but most of his actions are still driven by a sense of personal motivation which is why the main vocals and instruments take over with the arpeggio still going on in the lower register.
Towards the end, the same arpeggio begins to take a more fuller shape with violins and guitars which is also how Ezio towards the final games (Revelations) understands that revenge and love are just two sides of the same coin. Only after he shapes his revenge to love for his family and brotherhood that he truly becomes the Mentor of the Assassins and becomes a legend that both us as outside fan of the games and the in-game universe remembers.
Beautifully said! The AC2 story and this soundtrack bring tears to my eyes
This theme doesn't play in any particular scene, but is like a constant throughout the whole of Ezio's trilogy. But what I like about this track is that as time progressed, "Ezio's Family" wasn't just his direct family anymore, Ezio's "Family" is the whole creed, the Assassins. The entire Brotherhood is his family, and this track has now kind of become the theme of the entire Assassins.
Also btw, 'Ezio' is pronounced 'Ett-zio', tongue touching the upper cheek.
Also listen to Unity's main theme, it is a version of Ezio's Family, and it is actually really good, and a perfect track for a game set in the French Revolution.
The theme original theme plays in the beginning of AC2
Wasn't the rogue theme a version of ezio's family as well?
@@therealsteel1634 in the main menu yea
It plays a lil bit when he Ezio first time wore the assassin's outfit.
It does play very predominantly in the scene with Ezio finding Giovanni's robes and the evidence to free Giovanni, Federico and Petruccio from jail. Remember?
It's a Good life we lead brother ,
The best .
May it never change , May it never change us 💕
That "oooo" always get me the goosebumps. This is not only thr best song in games but best song ever made.
This song is enough to remind me of all the memories of Ezio , the amazing game .
I dont have words to describe how amazing this song is to me .
Best Assassin's creed Story of all time with our favourite Assassin getting things done and seeing him grow old and wise.
Don't forget he is one of the few who gets to die peacefully with family around.
Jesper Kyd, the GOAT! Been making amazing video game music since before the 16-bit era. His Assassin’s Creed work is insanely good, I’m a big fan of The Brotherhood Escapes, that’s a composition that is made to get you hype.
why u call him the goat?
@@bigigiesmall5142 Because he is one of the best video game music composers of all time.
An overlooked one is his freedom fighters soundtrack for PS2. Just amazing work. Listening to that when I was kid and now listening to the borderlands 3 soundtrack. Just such a talented composer that utilizes so many genres of music.
Man, I just cried, thae haunting tune with the whole Ezio situation... T.T I'm gonna go and replay it now.
P.S. The moment Ezio's family starts to play and the camera pans out on the Florence- I fell in love with the game right then and there.
As soon as the song started I got goosebumps :)
“It is a good life we lead brother”
“The best”
“May it never change”
“And may it never change us”
❄️❄️
Goosebumps. Every time I hear this
“To say that nothing is true, is to realize that the foundations of society are fragile, and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say that everything is permitted, is to understand that we are the architects of our actions, and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic"
So glad he took my recommendation!🤘🏼
Ein wunderschönes Lied geschaffen für die wohl tragischste Reise die ich je in einem Videospiel angetreten bin.
Wir haben Ezios gesamtes Leben miterlebt und dieses Stück war der Auftakt von allem
Bis dato ist Ezio der beste und prägnanteste Main Character den Ubisoft erschaffen hat. Edward kommt für mich an zweiter Stelle weil er mich oft an Ezio erinnert hat.
@@solidsnake4200 Ezio und Edward sind toll für mich auf Platz kommt Shay, ich finde den total wholesome
Ezio Auditore da Firenze. First time I heard it I never forgot it. I've only heard his full name like 2 maybe 3 times since AC2. It just got stuck in my brain like a tatoo. I love the idea of doing game and anime OSD's, hopefully there be something from The Witcher 3 in the future. That was the first game funny enough even if I had played AC for years prior that I noticed and realized the impact and importance of in game music. Maybe because I spend so much time exploring and taking in the scenery for once, and with little to no engagements/interuptions happened as I started to pay attention to the soundtrack more and was blown away. Then the fact that it changed depending on the area, if enemies was near, when engaging in a fight etc. And when Priscilla performed "Priscilla's song" on the lute I just put down my controller and enjoyed it :)
When that solo violin hits. You can see it on his face and, "wow."
Jesper Kyd one of the best video games composers. His Assassin's Creed's works it's amazing. But he also have such a great Hitman's soundtracks. You need a check out sometimes maybe a Hitman Contracts - main theme.
Some of these compositions sound like something from Lord of the rings or Harry Potter or something like that where it's a real life orchestra orchestrating and composing something of magnitude. Full string section paired with a big grass section and the woodwinds everything else it just seems like there's so much here. I don't know if this was actually composed by an orchestra or something like that but it sounds awesome
It was performed by the Sofia orchestra (Bulgaria)
Oh my god your really good at deciphering this for someone who hasn’t played the game
God the representation of this song is just incredible. It ended up meaning so much to the whole franchise. The amount of emotions you feel when listening to Ezios family is just crazy. It’s just indescribable.
The lore behind it is a prominent family in italy during the renassiance gets killed except for the main protagonist, and he joins an ancient secret order of assassins to track down those responsible and fulfill a lifelong journey of revenge.
In Assassin's Creed, there's a modern device that allows people to relive and experience the memories of their ancestors. Most of the game takes place in these historic settings, but it really is actually in modern time. I feel like the guitar almost reminds you of how the two eras mesh in the game since it contrasts the more classical sounds.
This song literally brings me so much emotion, this game was my childhood!
I got this in my recommended cause I love Assassin's Creed music, and I was not disappointed.
Chills… forever beautiful
This Marries Modern day with Renaissance Italy, the two settings for this game. It’s just Wonderful.
This is amazing. The fact he didn't know anything about the game and yet the feelings are so clear...
And also how Jesper connects the history part and the modern part through the music
Not the reaction I was expecting, but the one I needed. This song (and game) have incredible meaning to me. Thank you.
Aunque su cara estaba seria, se que su alma por dentro estaba en paz al escuchar esta obra maestra
This song always makes me cry. It's so beautiful but represents a character who has been through absolute anguish. It's a game but I'm very indebted to this character for helping me through dark times. The Christina missions in Brotherhood brought back the feelings and there'll never be an Assassin like him again.
This is the main theme throughout but it’s first introduced at the big title drop after the intro. It punctuates two brothers enjoying their young lives, hoping “May it never change, and may it never change us.”
The scene its in shows two young men whose lives will never be the same. Two brothers, one will die, the other must live for revenge and duty.
Literal Chills Every Time I Hear It..
The moment you started playing the song it chills me to my spine! I smiled immediately
I love these! If you were to ever get the chance to, I highly recommend any and all of the tracks of the game Journey. Although the music is fit around what’s happening during a playthrough, they’re all beautiful. My personal favorites are The Road of Trials and Apotheosis. Great vids can’t wait to see more!
Journey OST is beautiful
the youtube violinist taylor davis did a violin cover of this track 10 years ago before she decided to make a career of herself as a violinist / composer. it is her cover that really got me into this track even though i beat this game. the game is amazing too. you become friends with leonardo divinci in the game and he makes you a hangglider. game is set in rome/florence.
Assassins Creed is my favorite franchise ever, so i love this. would love to see more of the AC pieces, some of the games have some wonderful songs.
Also maybe check out the music from Doom 2016 or Doom Eternal
I am Giovanni Auditore, and like my ancestors before me, I am... an assassin
Never has a song with no lyrics made me cry so hard….requiescat in pace ezio auditore….you’ve earned your paradise ✨🙏🏻 this song played over ezio finally getting his hidden blade and assassins outfit after his family was arrested (and later killed)….this song represents change, purpose , and the brotherhood❤️
I would love for this to be played at my funeral
Oh this beautiful piece shines brightest in context that I pity you can’t see. I think the first time we hear it in game is the establishing shot where Ezio and his brother (guess where the name of the song comes from) look out onto Florence from the top of a church tower. The song itself symbolizes nostalgia as well as hope and the turning of the tables for Ezio against his enemies. The best use of this song ever is when Ezio first puts on his fathers robes. His father was falsely accused of (something?) by the powerful Pazzi family (beautiful immersion in history) because of his association with the Medici and was executed along with Ezios two brothers. When Ezio finds his fathers sacred robes and wears them for the first time the song plays, and the song becomes Ezios identity. The player feels Ezio in the music and they feel his uphill struggle against these powerful families. The only things Ezio has on his side are his closest friends and the darkest shadows.
Jesper Kyd is one of my fav composers in the industry. I love him just for the work on the first four Hitman games (with Blood Money OST being stellar), and he's done so much more. Ezio's Family music was an instant classic. Still very moving and fresh years after its debut. Thanks!
Man I was Getting Goosebumps Each Time the Vocal Notes was Getting Higher... Reminds Me of Good ol' Times.
Quite possibly one of the best games of revenge and tragedy in history. Assassin's Creed II is a must play for anyone who loves emotional storytelling.
It was incredibly rejuvenating seeing an experienced composer give flowers to an iconic masterpiece in gaming. A lot of people overlook works of art if their in a video game and end up missing out but not you. Also your analogy of a section of the piece being like peeling off the bandage of an old wound was absolutely brilliant. Not only did I enjoy you experiencing this for the first time but I also learned more about a favorite song of mine. Thank you.
I was 15 when I played the game with my cousin... I'm 26 now so many memories..... A good life indeed
Love this, Assassins creed has such a special place in my heart, the Ezio trilogy in particular, chills down my spine every time i hear this soundtrack. So cool to see someone like you who clearly understands music theory to a high degree give your take on such an iconic song to those who are fans of the franchise. I would seriously recommend trying the game for yourself, although i'm not sure if gaming is your forte, it's not very challenging. Top 5 games of all time for me, the story-line for the first 4 Assassins creed games is impeccable and hasn't been replicated in the series since.
Side note, only found your channel so i'm not sure if you've reacted to or heard it already, but i'd love to see you react to 'Light of the seven' by Ramin Djawadi, from the sixth season of Game of Thrones, a truly breathtaking composition.
Assassin's Creed was the first video game series(series all together) that got me invested in the story, character, and music. AC 1 and The ezio trilogy being AC 2, brotherhood, revaluations was the first time a game made me cry and feel emotion for the game, characters, music. People think videogames are just dumb wastes of time shooting and looting. But to me videogames can become an art form. A rich engaging story housing some of the most moving and beautiful music I've ever heard
Completely agree. I fucking love video Game osts, totally underrated
I envy anyone who gets to hear this for the first time, with fresh ears and just not getting goosebumps and tearing up…
this song is an absolute masterpiece and theres so many variations of it throughout the ac games
yeah, it's so good, really was a no brainer imo as a theme song.
In your Skyrim video I was going to suggest the Assassin’s Creed series. You might want to check out some of the other Assassin’s Creed game soundtracks as they take place in different time periods the music reflects the mood and settings of the games.
Also not to give too much away Assassin’s Creed 2 takes place in Renaissance Italy.
This song still gives me goosebumbs to this day. what a game.
I would love to see some polls on this channel too! I’m a huge fan of both your channels and the biggest issue I usually have is there’s way too many tracks to suggest, dropping a poll every once in a while would be a great way for me to feel like I can contribute 😂👍🏼
Also you mentioned not having reference for how these tracks are used in game. I know it’s not really your current style of breakdown and decomposition, but I know I would love to see you revisit some tracks and see how they are utilized in games to see if it alters your perception about them at all.
Love your work!
It was very interesting to get your unbiased opinion and response since you don’t know about the franchise or the context of the song. Im glad you enjoyed the song. Thedas Love Theme from Dragon Age: Inquisition has these beautiful vibes and vocal as well.
Ezio's Family is beautiful with how it keeps adding instruments in its first part and then changing them. The distorted guitar is a nice nod to modern day aspect of Assassin's Creed since its story takes place both in our history and in modern/future day.
As soon as I heard him mispronounce "Ezio", I knew I was in for a genuine first time reaction
When ever i hear this I’m instantly on the edge of crying, I fucking love it
In my eyes Jesper Kyd is one of the greatest, if not THE greatest videogame OST composers. I love all his work on Assassins Creed, Borderlands and Hitman. You have a LOT of rich and varied pieces to react to from Jesper Kyd.
The whole OST is brilliant. This is one of them Music i like to hear on vinyl. Because you can enjoy the whole ost from the first to the last note.
Hi,
For 15th anniversary you can pre order a vinyl that has a selection of all the OSTs