Why this song was added: Continuation of the first Ascension. Instead of having a 7 minute track, I split them in two for the OST. The game plays out slightly different than how it is presented here, and is actually 3 tracks in game.
There's something truly romantic about the fact that the game, after years of development, is being released so close to Valve's return to the franchise. It truly feels great to be a Half-Life fan again.
@@RuberDildo The exposed weak points, grates and stacked explosives couldve been their doing. Remember that Vortigaunts see the future, past and present as one.
I love how, at the end, the music swells in a way in which forces you to realize what you have become, and in which also makes you think, “After all of that, what could possibly stop me now?”
This entire section is meant to be a massive power trip. Infinite ammo, effectively infinite health, and this music. Its not really supposed to be a challenge. Its supposed to make you feel like you’ve become something. A force to truly be reckoned with. Someone who stands a real chance at saving the world.
>Kill three Controllers >Elevator starts glowing >Twenty more controllers trying to bring me down to their level >"Get back here human!" >Promptly remind them how the last three Controllers died, with the aid of high-charged gluons
The only thing that would make that the most badass moment in Half Life's history would be if the controllers decided to go against Nihilanth's orders to RUN AWAY from Freeman, thus releasing the elevator.
I was screaming that fight too. "OH I'M SORRY, DID I FORGOT SOMEONE? ALLOW ME TO RECTIFY THAT SITUATION!" also "I CANT HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF YOUR MOLECULES DISINTEGRATING"
The Gluon Gun basically becoming Black Mesa's answer to the supercharged Gravity Gun from HL2 via those crystals was probably my favorite of their additions. Made you feel even more powerful than said GravGun did.
having played at veteran difficulty granted never needed to in the first place but my rage, my frustration - everything I held against those float bags of shit and lighting were gonna die every single one
Gluon Gun scientist: "Please, promise to put her to good use" Welp, unless you're a player who went hard mode and used the Tao Gun instead, I'd say promises kept
Its probably just me but the Xen soundtracks feel like its higher quality than the music for the rest of the game and almost like its two different games in comparison, either way, love all the songs so far.
JoelNielsenMusic Xen, combined with your music, is genuinely incredible. The ascension sequence is literally my favorite section in any Half-Life game thanks to you. My god, it was breathtaking. In large part thanks to you Black Mesa rocketed up to my personal top 5 games of all time. Also while I have your attention Surface Tension 2 is my favorite of the original tracks. It makes you feel unstoppable. Thank you so much! I hope to see your work in future games!
@@JoelNielsenMusic The differences between the Black Mesa soundtrack and the Xen soundtrack actually works to the game's benefit, since it helps the latter stand out from the rest of the game as much more otherworldly, which of course fits the different setting.
Seeing that map of the Galaxy, knowing that they didn't plan on stopping with Earth, and they have been planning for quite some time. The feeling was only amplified by the music building it all up
Legendary scientist bro: "Were you in weapons research too? I built the Gluon Gun, but I just can't bring myself to use it on a living creature. It doesn't appear that you have trouble killing things. You can take her with you. But please, promise to put her to good use." Freeman: "Ayy bro I'm gonna rekt the entire alien homeworld with this bad boi." Legendary scientist bro: *clicks tongue*...... Noice.
I remember it a little differently. Scientist: Please, promise to put her to good use. Freeman: Aight. * opens all the alien chambers and shuts the door behind him * Scientist: DOH! DARGH. ECH!
If Half-Life was a movie, the scene after the elevator ride would've been like this: Music: 2:02 Gordon Freeman: *slowly submerges himself in an alien healing pool baptism style and gets suit overcharged by the large blue alien crystal nearby* Also Freeman: *slowly stands up* Music: 2:48 Also Freeman: *looks up at the camera, eyes glowing green like the G-Man signifying his rebirth into the One Freeman* Music: 3:02
Only sad part is there is a good chance we will never get it because valve doesn't know how to end the story in a satisfying way. (That's not me talking smack but the said it themselves)
When I heard the notes of the original credits theme during this battle I almost wanted to tear up. Beautiful soundtrack to a beautiful game we've been waiting many years for. Thank you for your work, it is amazing.
Man, every time I hear this track I feel like an angel ascending from Hell to Heaven. Demons try to stop you and to drag you down, but you fight, you resist, and you keep ascending. Just two words: Musical Poetry.
If there's one thing I always thought it couldn't be missed for 'Half-Life 3' it's Kelly Bailey. He really understands how to use his music to enhance the level of immersion of the game. So, I've spent the last week listening to the Black Mesa OSTs and I can commit the heresy of saying that someone has managed to match or even surpass Kelly Bailey with Half-Life material. And fans seem to agree that you (Joel) are one of the biggest reasons why BlackMesa/Xen has practically surpassed all expectations. You really managed to capture the soul of Half-Life with your tracks mixing it with the late1990s/early2000s vibe (some reminded me of The Matrix (1999) and Resident Evil (2002) a bit) while adding your own spice. Thank you for your services, I hope you'll be called on for future projects in this franchise. (Sry for any grammatical errors, not my native language)
Pure eargasm. I also found myself really enjoying Xen OST while reading Homer's Illiads and Odyssey (That's basically means this music is TRUE epic). And for me these tracks fits perfectly well. (Ascension is perfect for the reveal of Odyssey personality at the very end). Edit: And Shadows of Death is a perfect theme for Hector's Rampage.
Makes sense, considering Xen is the moment in the entire Half-Life story where Gordon becomes the "One Free Man", a god-like being who stops at nothing to survive. Sounds like something straight out of an old epic tale.
This sounded so epic on that elevator ride, made it a ton better than it already was! And this goes for the entire Xen soundtrack for me - It makes everything a lot better. Great work, man!
I don't know why or how but this song fills me with ¿strength? I don't know how to describe it but this song has helped me overcome my fears as a writer Thank you very much for these beautiful songs
I Love how you have given the music its own story to tell, you can tell how the two worlds of Black Mesa and Xen are tangled and intertwined together by how the music flows, it is amazing.
Thank you for making sure the track played the entire scene. My problem with previous soundtrack placing in HL2 was that it would cut off while you were still in the level. Imagine if Sector sweep or orbifold played the entire sequence.
When I heard the notes of the original theme song I almost teared up. We've been waiting a decade to see this game through and that throwback got to me.
On hard difficulty, it was deffo a challenge trying not to kill any vortiguants. I quite like the orchestral nature mixed with synths. When the Nihilanth echoes the words "alone, not you alone, not you alone" it was more haunting than hl1. Yes me, just one man, where others have failed. I will not. That combined with the epic music.. Zen is beautifully done
The thing, i think, is better in this xen music is that transport you into this alien world you've never seen and fits perfectly with the fact that you are humanity's savior and an absolute, unstoppable alien killing machine, even more that the first tracks
When I listened to it for the first time I wasn't impressed at all. But after finishing (FINALLY!) the game.... My vocabulary is too poor to describe all of my feelings I had when I reached credits... This LONG time of Xen development made all of the Xen Soundtracks even cooler! (Especially this one). I want to listen to some new soundtracks of Xen. But I know we won't anymore.... Thanks to you. You're my favourite composer ever👏
I killed the final controller with a charged shot from the Tau Gun...that was one of the most satisfying things I have ever experiencied in games... Just the music alone made is so worth it
The entire soundtrack on black mesa and Xen has always been inspiring anywhere I go. I stopped playing the games but I'll never let go of your scores. You've always released them the time when dire things happen and I manage much better than predicted with this on my mind. Your talent gives strength and courage. Thank you for everything.
This encounter among others in the chapter, being the one free man, an emancipator for the Vorts, and the bane of every controller that floats in your way, makes this my new favorite chapter alongside questionable ethics and surface tension. The music and art design really sell every emotion the game is portraying.
-So why are you here again, after 1 year? -What do you mean, again? You do think I have ever stopped listening to Joel Nielsen's track? -Uh, I forgot. You always listen to them, then get happy depression and come to me, your therapist. -Of course, doc.
I can't describe just how amazing your music sounds Joel, it's truly amazing what you've managed to create, you've captured the Half-Life feeling so well, from the somewhat mysterious feel of office complex, to the badass feel of we've got hostiles, to the somewhat sad yet motivating blast pit, to the endgame feel of lambda core, to the heavenly sounding transcendent, to the terrifying alien, to this, ascension, you have truly done such a wonderful job with the soundtrack for Black Mesa, you've truly served the game justice with your music. Like many others say, you really should get hired by Valve themselves, they could really use you. I can't wait to see what you'll do next after Black Mesa, but whatever it may be, i'm looking forward to it
@@Sexy_Nutella No, it's not Respite. I am referring to the rising tense part at 2:17 to the end of the track. It's like I have heard it somewhere, and not from any of Joel's nor Black Mesa's OST. Everytime I hum it, it sounds so familiar.
As predicted, this track was awesome ingame and fitted nicely with gameplay. I just wish the last bit of Ascension (when BMS theme notes are played) was more scripted and not included in the loop that plays during the fight. I think it would have fitted better during the last fight in the elevator. These last seconds are amazing and should be in my opinion scripted to be heard clearly. Awesome work anyway, this ending was incredible !
who needs vr when you have this? well jokes aside, I always loved your music, I feel like it gives me will to keep going with my journey, just like Freeman did.
2:32..... If "you cannot stop me now" where a soundtrack this would be it. I finally got to play this part with a decent frame rate 😱🤯 I could not believe how incredibly fun it was.
I really hope that Valve has not lost its inspiration as you found yours in these last sublime chapters. You have raised expectations. (hope my english is understandable). Thank you for everything.
I finished it last night. Quite the opposite happened: Crowbar Collective did not lose their inspiration. They actually had too much inspiration (Xen is both incredibly fun, and frustratingly long)
@@TARINunit9 Sorry, i was afraid my english was too bad to be understood. I was precisely saying i hope Valve has been as much inspired for Half Life Alyx as Crowbar Collective has been for Black Mesa. I really meaned i found their work incredible. Damn, i hope this time this sentence makes more sense :)
Welcome to Nihhilant lair. There are three stabilizers that keep him alive , find them destroy them first ... To weaken him .... Evade. If he gets you into teleport you go into sub level but there is a portal there to return in lair after some jumping and alien kills!
Why this song was added: Continuation of the first Ascension. Instead of having a 7 minute track, I split them in two for the OST. The game plays out slightly different than how it is presented here, and is actually 3 tracks in game.
Its gonna be a long ride.
JoelNielsenMusic Can’t wait to hear this in-game. Amazing work as usual!
Nice extention
what are the instruments you use in this music?
JoelNielsenMusic Excuse me, it would sound great on the credits. i love his music
started as a mod
took years to develop
turned into a remake
this game really deserve the title of "game of the year"
More like: "Game of the last one and a *half* decades."
more like game of the past 23 years and several months.
Not a remaster.
Not a remake.
But a _reimagining._
What song you think the orchestra would've played during the candidates presentation? I think Black Mesa Theme or Ascension
How about Game of a *Half Century*
There's something truly romantic about the fact that the game, after years of development, is being released so close to Valve's return to the franchise. It truly feels great to be a Half-Life fan again.
@xXRafaelGamerXx HL1 que haces aquí Fred :V
It sure does.
@xXRafaelGamerXx HL1 un fan de half life y te veo casi siempre comentando por eso digo
@Lex Ushakov Half-life and Black mesa are great games. You can't compare them.
U're right dude,its pretty romatic
Valve returns to Half-Life and Joel returns with more great music... Beautiful
Согласен чел!
Wouldn't be surprised if Valve made HL Alyx in response to Black Mesa development. Thank you Joel!
For all the poor enslaved Vortigaunts who helped us along our path.
None of them helped lol.
They're all dead. Xenos scum.
@@Hsaelt dude, they're our allies in Half-Life 2 and beyond xD
@@RuberDildothey opened doors and...opened doors
@@RuberDildo The exposed weak points, grates and stacked explosives couldve been their doing. Remember that Vortigaunts see the future, past and present as one.
I love how, at the end, the music swells in a way in which forces you to realize what you have become, and in which also makes you think, “After all of that, what could possibly stop me now?”
and Gman thinks Alyx is match for freeman lmao
@@DMCSanchez11 Of course he does, the same player is behind the keyboard.
Somehow, Gordon Freeman turned from a nerd obsessed with teleportation, to a man worshipped as a demigod.
This entire section is meant to be a massive power trip. Infinite ammo, effectively infinite health, and this music. Its not really supposed to be a challenge. Its supposed to make you feel like you’ve become something. A force to truly be reckoned with. Someone who stands a real chance at saving the world.
>Kill three Controllers
>Elevator starts glowing
>Twenty more controllers trying to bring me down to their level
>"Get back here human!"
>Promptly remind them how the last three Controllers died, with the aid of high-charged gluons
The only thing that would make that the most badass moment in Half Life's history would be if the controllers decided to go against Nihilanth's orders to RUN AWAY from Freeman, thus releasing the elevator.
I was screaming that fight too.
"OH I'M SORRY, DID I FORGOT SOMEONE? ALLOW ME TO RECTIFY THAT SITUATION!"
also
"I CANT HEAR YOU OVER THE SOUND OF YOUR MOLECULES DISINTEGRATING"
Vrabo Yes，the music when fighting whit nihilanth was so small that I can bearly hear it
The Gluon Gun basically becoming Black Mesa's answer to the supercharged Gravity Gun from HL2 via those crystals was probably my favorite of their additions. Made you feel even more powerful than said GravGun did.
having played at veteran difficulty granted never needed to in the first place but my rage, my frustration - everything I held against those float bags of shit and lighting were gonna die
every
single
one
"Alright you assholes..."
- Powers up Gluon Gun -
"It's time to show you some SCIENCE."
Gluon Gun scientist: "Please, promise to put her to good use"
Welp, unless you're a player who went hard mode and used the Tao Gun instead, I'd say promises kept
I found it easier using the Tau Cannon on the final barrage of Controllers when they pulled the elevator down to be honest
AxiomNachtFox Why not both?
@@lyokianhitchhiker I sort of did use a bit of both
I used the Tau gun on the conveyer segment in order to prevent friendly fire against the vortigaunts as the Gluon gun has strong target magnetism
Its probably just me but the Xen soundtracks feel like its higher quality than the music for the rest of the game and almost like its two different games in comparison, either way, love all the songs so far.
Yeah... You can learn a lot in 7+ years. :P Arguably my taste has changed a bit as well.
@@JoelNielsenMusic love this new style, keep it up dawg.
JoelNielsenMusic Xen, combined with your music, is genuinely incredible. The ascension sequence is literally my favorite section in any Half-Life game thanks to you. My god, it was breathtaking. In large part thanks to you Black Mesa rocketed up to my personal top 5 games of all time.
Also while I have your attention Surface Tension 2 is my favorite of the original tracks. It makes you feel unstoppable. Thank you so much! I hope to see your work in future games!
@@JoelNielsenMusic The differences between the Black Mesa soundtrack and the Xen soundtrack actually works to the game's benefit, since it helps the latter stand out from the rest of the game as much more otherworldly, which of course fits the different setting.
You dare question Questionable Ethics 1? ok, fair enough
Gordon: Well thank god that's over, this elevator is slow as hell.
Controllers: SIKE
Gordon:"Pulls out Gluon gun"
Say Sike AGAIN!
@@ItsChevnotJeff the gluon gun is truely the best weapon ever
@@E_lisa_a
Best weapon of destruction and ammo wasting with an achievment
@@bogyma7915 satisfying animation, sound, and gibbing any enemy that comes in your way
@@E_lisa_a i try to speedrun with it
Seeing that map of the Galaxy, knowing that they didn't plan on stopping with Earth, and they have been planning for quite some time. The feeling was only amplified by the music building it all up
Does anyone remember Eminem's diss at artists who make "elevator music"? The world will never see it that way after these tracks
most of the music used for elevators are great. Lamda Core, unforeseen consequences, the final few notes in Forget about Freeman...
This is elevating music
Perfect music to accompany the humble theoretical physicist who's on the verge of becoming a legend.
Not on the verge, the epitome of a Legend
This song gives infinity confidence. Here i am, i'm coming to put an end to this whole thing. You cannot stop me. Nothing can stop me!
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the black mesa source team has set the bar high for valves return to the franchise including the music
So high, that could become a problem.
Well they could just hire the guys, y'know. ;)
Legendary scientist bro: "Were you in weapons research too? I built the Gluon Gun, but I just can't bring myself to use it on a living creature. It doesn't appear that you have trouble killing things. You can take her with you. But please, promise to put her to good use."
Freeman: "Ayy bro I'm gonna rekt the entire alien homeworld with this bad boi."
Legendary scientist bro: *clicks tongue*...... Noice.
actually made me laugh lmao
Uses Gluon Gun on scientist
@@Sokobansolver Lmao.
I remember it a little differently.
Scientist: Please, promise to put her to good use.
Freeman: Aight. * opens all the alien chambers and shuts the door behind him *
Scientist: DOH! DARGH. ECH!
Haha gluon goes bzzzzzzz
If Half-Life was a movie, the scene after the elevator ride would've been like this:
Music: 2:02
Gordon Freeman: *slowly submerges himself in an alien healing pool baptism style and gets suit overcharged by the large blue alien crystal nearby*
Also Freeman: *slowly stands up*
Music: 2:48
Also Freeman: *looks up at the camera, eyes glowing green like the G-Man signifying his rebirth into the One Freeman*
Music: 3:02
they HAVE to hire you as one of the composers for half life 3's OST!
I can imagine this : Kelly Bailey, Mike Morasky, Joel Nielsen. all composing for half life 3 or half life alyx.
Isomeric Gamer Oh my god that would be fucking amazing.
they have to hire him for anything that would be so epic.
Only sad part is there is a good chance we will never get it because valve doesn't know how to end the story in a satisfying way. (That's not me talking smack but the said it themselves)
The female voice is Joel's wife right?
Such a beautiful voice.
I hope she knows that we fans love her performance.
That she does!
@@JoelNielsenMusic That's wonderful!
@@JoelNielsenMusic Although i've never played the any half life game ever or even Black Mesa, this music is amazing.
@@patrickplevak126 You should play Black mesa friend. You won't regret it
When I heard the notes of the original credits theme during this battle I almost wanted to tear up. Beautiful soundtrack to a beautiful game we've been waiting many years for. Thank you for your work, it is amazing.
Excuse me, but what time stamp did this occure during? I am interested.
Reply 2, Dont edit the comment because that removes the heart.
@@papersthekingofpapers You'll hear it more clearly in the previous ascension track, at about the 2:17 mark
This was one heck of an intense elevator ride
Man, every time I hear this track I feel like an angel ascending from Hell to Heaven. Demons try to stop you and to drag you down, but you fight, you resist, and you keep ascending. Just two words: Musical Poetry.
If there's one thing I always thought it couldn't be missed for 'Half-Life 3' it's Kelly Bailey. He really understands how to use his music to enhance the level of immersion of the game. So, I've spent the last week listening to the Black Mesa OSTs and I can commit the heresy of saying that someone has managed to match or even surpass Kelly Bailey with Half-Life material. And fans seem to agree that you (Joel) are one of the biggest reasons why BlackMesa/Xen has practically surpassed all expectations. You really managed to capture the soul of Half-Life with your tracks mixing it with the late1990s/early2000s vibe (some reminded me of The Matrix (1999) and Resident Evil (2002) a bit) while adding your own spice. Thank you for your services, I hope you'll be called on for future projects in this franchise. (Sry for any grammatical errors, not my native language)
The way this song just swells with intensity and stops suddenly when the elevator reaches the top is just chilling. So damn good.
Pure eargasm.
I also found myself really enjoying Xen OST while reading Homer's Illiads and Odyssey (That's basically means this music is TRUE epic). And for me these tracks fits perfectly well. (Ascension is perfect for the reveal of Odyssey personality at the very end).
Edit: And Shadows of Death is a perfect theme for Hector's Rampage.
Makes sense, considering Xen is the moment in the entire Half-Life story where Gordon becomes the "One Free Man", a god-like being who stops at nothing to survive. Sounds like something straight out of an old epic tale.
Love the fusion between tracks here, giving a slower pace
This sounded so epic on that elevator ride, made it a ton better than it already was!
And this goes for the entire Xen soundtrack for me - It makes everything a lot better. Great work, man!
I don't know why or how but this song fills me with ¿strength? I don't know how to describe it but this song has helped me overcome my fears as a writer
Thank you very much for these beautiful songs
I Love how you have given the music its own story to tell, you can tell how the two worlds of Black Mesa and Xen are tangled and intertwined together by how the music flows, it is amazing.
Black Mesa Xen had, in my opinion, one of the best soundtracks in a game I've ever played.
My God, what a rollercoaster of emotions in just one track. My Xen-deprived body can't possibly hold out for much long, I need those last chapters!
First bass drop, chills runs down spine. Thank you Joel and the rest of the Black Mesa team for doing such an amazing job!
this is exiting *when* Joel Nielsen Creates another Soundtrack
it's inspiring
Composed by *God*
Thank you for making sure the track played the entire scene. My problem with previous soundtrack placing in HL2 was that it would cut off while you were still in the level. Imagine if Sector sweep or orbifold played the entire sequence.
This is my favorite track( along with Hunting and Critical Mass) and I'm happy to hear even more of it! Thank you Joel!
This is such a banger, loved hearing it in the game.
This was the music that played during the last bits of BM's development.
Man. Listening to this song while playing was FIRE
Nihilanth giving all he got at Freeman with the controllers and everything kinda vibe , but in the end Freeman won, and the nihilanth..... defeated.
When I heard the notes of the original theme song I almost teared up. We've been waiting a decade to see this game through and that throwback got to me.
On hard difficulty, it was deffo a challenge trying not to kill any vortiguants. I quite like the orchestral nature mixed with synths. When the Nihilanth echoes the words "alone, not you alone, not you alone" it was more haunting than hl1. Yes me, just one man, where others have failed. I will not. That combined with the epic music.. Zen is beautifully done
Never knew an elevator ride could be this intense
The thing, i think, is better in this xen music is that transport you into this alien world you've never seen and fits perfectly with the fact that you are humanity's savior and an absolute, unstoppable alien killing machine, even more that the first tracks
At 2:10 when the Controller spawn, stopping and pulling down the Elevator was so amazing.
When I listened to it for the first time I wasn't impressed at all. But after finishing (FINALLY!) the game.... My vocabulary is too poor to describe all of my feelings I had when I reached credits...
This LONG time of Xen development made all of the Xen Soundtracks even cooler! (Especially this one).
I want to listen to some new soundtracks of Xen. But I know we won't anymore....
Thanks to you. You're my favourite composer ever👏
God, the last minute is truly epic. What a freaking amazing buildup to the Nihilanth fight.
_"Power... Thirty... Percent."_
_"Power... Forty... Five... Percent."_
_"Power... Seventy... Five... Percent."_
_"Power... Level... Is... One Hundred... Percent."_
Who's ready to kick some ass?
this track is perfection i'm a producer as well i never felt Half Life so amazing before it really elevate the game . Beautiful music
Pure masterpiece
I love the subtle nod to Blast Pit 1 toward the end. You predicted this outcome long before it even came to be.
I killed the final controller with a charged shot from the Tau Gun...that was one of the most satisfying things I have ever experiencied in games...
Just the music alone made is so worth it
I didn't think Ascension could get any better! This is truly brilliant Joel, fantastic work!
Oh man XeN elevator scene was so epic and hard !
The entire soundtrack on black mesa and Xen has always been inspiring anywhere I go. I stopped playing the games but I'll never let go of your scores. You've always released them the time when dire things happen and I manage much better than predicted with this on my mind. Your talent gives strength and courage. Thank you for everything.
This encounter among others in the chapter, being the one free man, an emancipator for the Vorts, and the bane of every controller that floats in your way, makes this my new favorite chapter alongside questionable ethics and surface tension. The music and art design really sell every emotion the game is portraying.
-So why are you here again, after 1 year?
-What do you mean, again? You do think I have ever stopped listening to Joel Nielsen's track?
-Uh, I forgot. You always listen to them, then get happy depression and come to me, your therapist.
-Of course, doc.
I can't describe just how amazing your music sounds Joel, it's truly amazing what you've managed to create, you've captured the Half-Life feeling so well, from the somewhat mysterious feel of office complex, to the badass feel of we've got hostiles, to the somewhat sad yet motivating blast pit, to the endgame feel of lambda core, to the heavenly sounding transcendent, to the terrifying alien, to this, ascension, you have truly done such a wonderful job with the soundtrack for Black Mesa, you've truly served the game justice with your music. Like many others say, you really should get hired by Valve themselves, they could really use you. I can't wait to see what you'll do next after Black Mesa, but whatever it may be, i'm looking forward to it
if you guys listen to this again, listen to it with 7.1 surround sound headphones, it sounds incredible
But with the lossless ones in Bandcamp, which I recommend.
Безумный трек! До мурашек
I'm love your music👍☺
What a tune!
What a well made track that really adds to this penultimate batt- Ah damn it the stupid hat fell into the floor again!
Loads game*
I just can't wait to hear this in-game. Thank you for this Joel !
The right man in the wrong place, can make all the difference.. in the world...
Man! really love that piano synth
When you fighting so hard and reach to Nihilanth's chamber but Alien Controller try to stop you Reach Nihilanth's chamber
this music makes me feel badass
This was glorious.
Joel... You are incredible.
This part make the Gluon Gun as for Half Life 2 the overcharged gravity gun so memorable
GRACIAS POR DARME UNO DE LOS MOMENTOS MAS EPICOS DE MI VIDA
2:17 - Why does it sound familiar? I must have heard that part before?
Shadows of Death?
@@nayumiyosritomo33 No, it's not that track nor any of Joel's tracks.
@@Nevermore2790 okay, cause i feel it sound simillar with that
Sounds like a part from the Respite track (Original Xen island track).
@@Sexy_Nutella No, it's not Respite. I am referring to the rising tense part at 2:17 to the end of the track. It's like I have heard it somewhere, and not from any of Joel's nor Black Mesa's OST. Everytime I hum it, it sounds so familiar.
As predicted, this track was awesome ingame and fitted nicely with gameplay. I just wish the last bit of Ascension (when BMS theme notes are played) was more scripted and not included in the loop that plays during the fight. I think it would have fitted better during the last fight in the elevator. These last seconds are amazing and should be in my opinion scripted to be heard clearly. Awesome work anyway, this ending was incredible !
amazing simple as that.
Hes not stuck with them. THEY ARE STUCK WITH HIM
who needs vr when you have this?
well jokes aside, I always loved your music, I feel like it gives me will to keep going with my journey, just like Freeman did.
2:32..... If "you cannot stop me now" where a soundtrack this would be it.
I finally got to play this part with a decent frame rate 😱🤯 I could not believe how incredibly fun it was.
I really hope that Valve has not lost its inspiration as you found yours in these last sublime chapters. You have raised expectations. (hope my english is understandable).
Thank you for everything.
I finished it last night. Quite the opposite happened: Crowbar Collective did not lose their inspiration. They actually had too much inspiration (Xen is both incredibly fun, and frustratingly long)
@@TARINunit9 Sorry, i was afraid my english was too bad to be understood. I was precisely saying i hope Valve has been as much inspired for Half Life Alyx as Crowbar Collective has been for Black Mesa. I really meaned i found their work incredible. Damn, i hope this time this sentence makes more sense :)
I am eager to know what is coming and more with the excellent work they do thanks Joel; thanks crowbar collective
Abslolutly awesome.
phenomenal
A new soundtrack that has no v2 near it... This is gonna be a wild hearing.
Notes of (19) Resonance are heard here. And that’s cool!
I have only one question
*WHEN?*
soon (tm)
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poor administrator bot, likely got trauma from saying "Soon(TM)" so many times...
NOW
xen now
xen when
Good music
The whole Ascension moment in the game is just like "You are being killed by controllers. *Please do not resist* ".
amazing work joel keep doing like this please
The game itself is excellent, but the soundtrack makes it a masterpiece.
my life is complete
I love you Joel Nielsen i had a terrible year thank you for this masterpiece
Sorry to hear that. Hope 2020 is much better!
@@JoelNielsenMusic thank you :)
*me laughing maniacally as I Gulon Gun controllers on a fancy elevator*
Hey Joel just wanna let you know i really love your work keept it up man!!
Controllers: ...
Gordon: POWER! UNLIMITED, POWER!!!
ok,now this is what us gamers call epic
If Valve doesn't hire this man to do Half Life 3's OST I am going to riot.
Welcome to Nihhilant lair. There are three stabilizers that keep him alive , find them destroy them first ... To weaken him .... Evade. If he gets you into teleport you go into sub level but there is a portal there to return in lair after some jumping and alien kills!
Gordon: Okay! I Rock! NOW STOP MAKING ME PROVE IT!
ЭТО ПРОСТО АФИГЕННО !!!!