This song was the most epic thing I had ever heard while playing a game to this point in my life and would just site there to listen to it, because... AWESOME IS WHY!!!
Sam Chaney I mean, it is totally fine that people like Super Nintendo more than the Sega Genesis, but that is because it is a little more advanced than the Sega. The console came out in the late 80s, so of course it may be a bit more linear than the Super Nintendo.
I know that I compared them unfairly, but the reason why I said Sega Genesis was better than NES is because of the fact that the SNES did not come out in the late 1980s like the Sega Genesis has. So really the only thing to compare the Sega Genesis to at the time of the system's release was the NES, _and_ there was still some games being made for NES by the time the Genesis came out.
Totally the superior title but the original Ecco laid a beautiful and necessary foundation. And thank god the "AWHAWHAHA" sound is reserved for deaths in Tides rather than EVERY HIT in Ecco 1.
I played it first, got used to that hearing that EEEEEEE noise only upon death. Went back later to play the original Ecco, which plays that sound every time you take any damage whatsoever. That fact alone stressed me out so much I couldn't finish the game.
it;s so underrated and i hate it :c as hard as it was, it had amazing graphics and music of that time. i'm sad we never got anymore Ecco games after Defender of the Future.
This is the perfect boss music. The slow intro until the bass slaps, I introducing danger, and reveals the enemy. There's little boss music that compares to the thematic intro to Tube of Medusa.
This was the biggest missed opportunity of the CD soundtrack. I prefer the CD soundtrack over the cartridge, however why they didn’t remix this gem for is beyond my comprehension.
Worst thing about that level was if you got thrown off you'd get sent back 2 levels & would have to go back through that f@#$ing sky tube level all over again!
The glyph blocking the way back up to Tube of Medusa remains open briefly (there's an audible tone while it is) so if you get back up there quickly, you can try again right away :)
Fun Fact: This specific song on the Genesis actually uses both the 6th FM channel and the DAC channel because the FM channel plays noise briefly while the DAC isn't playing anything.
This song used to make me feel uneasy when I was a kid XD This sounds like a timer limit type of music; like hurry up and finish the level before the timer's up; even though Ecco has none of that XD;
JayFoxFire That's actually the best way to beat the level. You rush past it, and it's never able to catch back up with you. Level is done in like 15 seconds.
Nazband Renart et Rezius There is a saying about poor craftsmen blaming their tools... :p haha No, it certainly took me a bit of practice to reach that point, and a lot of falling into the abyss.
I've never really had any issues with the Genesis's controller, personally. But oh my God, was this level infuriating! The damn thing always caught up no matter how fast you went, and Ecco turns like a tank. Still love this game, though.
I love this track. The calm, ominous start, then broken by the intensity and insanity from something you absolutely cannot fight back. You're going to die. A LOT. I doubt I'll find another video game track that can match that feeling. This needs proper remixing for modern time's sake :3 .
You want to know the most *disrespectful* part? That giant big tentacly thing isn't even after you to eat you. It just tosses you outside like you're some garbage! Like _"here, get lost and let gravity do the rest!"_
"So it's just more jellyfish, right? Man, I'm always running into those. Cool music, though--OH DEAR LORD, I'VE ANGERED THEIR QUEEN! SWIM, ECCO! SWIM BEFORE IT TAKES ITS REVENGE!"
I think this is my favourite piece of music from the Mega Drive. The excitement it instilled in me was almost too much for my young mind to handle. And it so perfectly suited the level.
I've had nightmares waking up to this song in the middle of the goddamn open ocean, and I immediately start swimming for my life...terrifying, I always woke up freaked out.
this was pretty much where little 6-7 year old me stopped playing because i could NEVER get passed that goddamn fucking medusa bastard. music is kick-ass though
I remember waking up for work around eleven, and realizing this song was stuck in my head. I decided then I NEEDED it. I was humming it all day. If I get a band going, this is the first thing we're covering!
Why does that drop at the beginning of the song cause me to literally break out into sweats. I've wasted too much time yelling at that damn jellyfish that I think it's conditioned my body to feel anger the moment I hear this song.
I could not get past the second level as a kid without using cheats and the level select. Could not, whatsoever, figure out how to actually play the game, and it still managed to be one of my favorite games on the Genesis. Just absolutely oozes style and atmosphere... I probably wouldn't be the Dark Souls fan I am today if it weren't for stuff like this that filled up my childhood. Tides of Time and S3&K in particular have soundtracks that are way better than anything in the industry deserved at the time. With the billions of dollars that they throw at games these days, you'd think we'd have iconic soundtracks coming around more often.
His name is Ed Ettore Annunziata, the "brain" of the series on Megadrive. He wished (and he wishes always) to make a third episode, because the story was not finished (remember the strange ending in Tides of Time). The useless final password in Tides of Time had to be used for a third Ecco game on Megadrive. This third game was planned and then canceled.
NO I DIDN'T yeah the bass riff if pretty solid on that part, but as it wasn't composed by shinji hosoe it lost its way after that, but well, what can u expect from echo the dolphin eh? XD
This level was my BANE! I spent countless hours trying to beat it. Still haven't. Still remember the level code too. I think. IEGFUHZA. Damned jellyfish....
Arrgh I remember that evil jellyfish chasing you on this level and having to swim really fast to escape. I also remember the funny bubbling noises it made when it caught you!
Yeah! I found that interesting when I looked that up. :) At first I thought Novotrade was a French developer, but then I took a second look at the names of the composers and realized I couldn't place the nationality. They were unfamiliar sounding names so I was curious...
25 years of playing this game and I can never still beat it and I think its more easier than the first ecco the dolphin this was back when games were more challenging this was one of them for sure it's more than a reality nightmare I think what stumped me was the level where you had to find the missing dolphins little pod in that giant maze cave about halfway into the game but it is a really fun game to play I of course have it when I have the patience to play it again i will and with no save ability
I had such a hard time with this stage!!! I wonder if i can get my old genesis back from my parent's house and see if it still works so i can try it now that im 37 lmao!
![Ecco: The Tides of Time - Tube of Medusa Remix // Through Waters of Sky [SIDNIFY]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/De3O0Ij6t8Y/mqdefault.jpg)
One doesn't kill a Medusa.
They must run.
This song was the most epic thing I had ever heard while playing a game to this point in my life and would just site there to listen to it, because... AWESOME IS WHY!!!
It is folly
@@RanaRandom To slay evil one must understand evil.
I can't tell you how energetic this soundtrack is. Tides Of Time is pretty much the superior game in the series. Who's with me?
I agree. Lol I came here to get links to argue for Genesis being superior in sound to SNES in an AVGN video that I just saw you commenting in.
Sam Chaney I mean, it is totally fine that people like Super Nintendo more than the Sega Genesis, but that is because it is a little more advanced than the Sega. The console came out in the late 80s, so of course it may be a bit more linear than the Super Nintendo.
I know that I compared them unfairly, but the reason why I said Sega Genesis was better than NES is because of the fact that the SNES did not come out in the late 1980s like the Sega Genesis has. So really the only thing to compare the Sega Genesis to at the time of the system's release was the NES, _and_ there was still some games being made for NES by the time the Genesis came out.
Totally the superior title but the original Ecco laid a beautiful and necessary foundation.
And thank god the "AWHAWHAHA" sound is reserved for deaths in Tides rather than EVERY HIT in Ecco 1.
I played it first, got used to that hearing that EEEEEEE noise only upon death. Went back later to play the original Ecco, which plays that sound every time you take any damage whatsoever. That fact alone stressed me out so much I couldn't finish the game.
28 years later. Still a BANGER!!!
Someone said to the level designers "Pfft, bet you can't make a rockin' level with just a jellyfish..."
...Oh how they laughed!
+Katie Smith and what a symbol that jellyfish became for us youths
Its not a jellyfish its Medusa
@@Aj-me8mo Fun fact: in Russian, "medusa" is the word for jellyfish
@@Aj-me8mo It fits; medusa is the word for a jellyfish with an umbrella shape.
Dinker27 yeah I found out a few weeks ago lol I guess I have no choice but to admit I was wrong this time haha
This soundtrack is a masterpiece.
Amen to that!
This game is disgustingly underrated and I'll probably be saying that until the day I die
it;s so underrated and i hate it :c as hard as it was, it had amazing graphics and music of that time. i'm sad we never got anymore Ecco games after Defender of the Future.
Yeah
Thank you Sans Undertale.
This is the perfect boss music. The slow intro until the bass slaps, I introducing danger, and reveals the enemy. There's little boss music that compares to the thematic intro to Tube of Medusa.
The first "why do I hear boss music" ever.
I love that turtle in the picture. He's all like "Yeah i'm a turtle, and what are you gonna do about it?"
Genesis+sky tubes+ this song x Giant Unkillable Sky Kraken= why my childhood felt a bit more epic
Sky tubes?
"Hey Sega, bet you can't make a bad ass game with just a dolphin and a jellyfish!" ;)
***** Famous last words.
Sega: Hold my beer.
Its not a jellyfish its Medusa
"We'll also make it hard as frick."
The best song of the game
Title theme is amazing so nah
I get Trellia's Bay and Time Travel in my head a lot more often than Tubes of Medusa, but it's still a banger.
My favorite song in the game, other songs kinda sad, mysterious but kinda cool. This song stood out with more energy.
THIS, Vectorman, NiGHTS and Ristar must comeback!!! Make it happen SEGA!!!
Pulseman too!
@@menartd2618 pulseman is from gamefreak
@@lancelnce Ah shame.
thank you uber for yet another banger of a ost
... Did they... Deliver?
Meanwhile, at the Sega CD version: A calm and ambient tune.
the sega CD version was great too, BUT, man would I have loved for them to have just redone the cart version with proper instruments :(
the sega CD/Genesis version of Ecco is like the ENG and Jp versions of Sonic CD.
@@PKSkyler also the Genesis/Saturn version of Sonic 3D blast.
This was the biggest missed opportunity of the CD soundtrack. I prefer the CD soundtrack over the cartridge, however why they didn’t remix this gem for is beyond my comprehension.
As it sounds like it sets in India
shit son... i will never forget this game and that music... epic.
Wow, I love this energetic vibe and rockin' rhythm.
That's how I love Mega Drive/Genesis :)
Building teleporters in a sky mushroom base is fun
Worst thing about that level was if you got thrown off you'd get sent back 2 levels & would have to go back through that f@#$ing sky tube level all over again!
Except it was the best thing.
Password skip
@@greencup4568 It was a legit thing to do!
The glyph blocking the way back up to Tube of Medusa remains open briefly (there's an audible tone while it is) so if you get back up there quickly, you can try again right away :)
@@epicenter713 I was right about to say that actually!
Fun Fact: This specific song on the Genesis actually uses both the 6th FM channel and the DAC channel because the FM channel plays noise briefly while the DAC isn't playing anything.
where did all the great composers go, music like this is sadly missed
great composers still exist. You're just not looking in the right places.
This song used to make me feel uneasy when I was a kid XD This sounds like a timer limit type of music; like hurry up and finish the level before the timer's up; even though Ecco has none of that XD;
JayFoxFire That's actually the best way to beat the level. You rush past it, and it's never able to catch back up with you. Level is done in like 15 seconds.
+Zedek Yeah except when you fall off because of the shitty d-pad of the megadrive. This level is a bitch >
Nazband Renart et Rezius
There is a saying about poor craftsmen blaming their tools... :p haha
No, it certainly took me a bit of practice to reach that point, and a lot of falling into the abyss.
I've never really had any issues with the Genesis's controller, personally. But oh my God, was this level infuriating! The damn thing always caught up no matter how fast you went, and Ecco turns like a tank. Still love this game, though.
is true in part, because if you not rush the stage, you will die, that giant thing will came up and kill you if you are slow
2021.
And this still rocks.
today this would be nothing for a pc to play, but back then this was probably the hardest song to play on any device
Damn right 0 dislikes. Noone comes here unless they know and respect the godliness of this games existence.
If someone dislikes this song they hate everything that is good and awesome in life
One of my all time favourite game tracks. This brings back not only memories but just goes really hard.
I love this track. The calm, ominous start, then broken by the intensity and insanity from something you absolutely cannot fight back. You're going to die. A LOT.
I doubt I'll find another video game track that can match that feeling. This needs proper remixing for modern time's sake :3 .
I know I’m super late but I’m just making sure you’ve listened to this. ua-cam.com/video/De3O0Ij6t8Y/v-deo.html
You want to know the most *disrespectful* part?
That giant big tentacly thing isn't even after you to eat you.
It just tosses you outside like you're some garbage! Like _"here, get lost and let gravity do the rest!"_
When I first heard this song, I wasn't ready lol. The amount of times I've done this level over and over.
I just read a summary of the plot of the first game. Words cannot describe how confused I am.
All these years I've remembered this as the Asterite's Cave song. I guess my brain tried to forget Medusa as much as it could...
"So it's just more jellyfish, right? Man, I'm always running into those. Cool music, though--OH DEAR LORD, I'VE ANGERED THEIR QUEEN! SWIM, ECCO! SWIM BEFORE IT TAKES ITS REVENGE!"
loved playing this as a kid and i still do love it
I think this is my favourite piece of music from the Mega Drive. The excitement it instilled in me was almost too much for my young mind to handle. And it so perfectly suited the level.
Hey! It’s a famous UA-camr that I love watching!!
@@ovlivion81 Hey, keep it down! Everyone will want an autograph :P
This tune still rocks, huh?
This song is kept playing in my mind til today, I've never forget
Dying a million times trying to remember up down down down up up jump down on Skyways.
This starts playing when you build a portal room
I never noticed Echo Goes so hard!
Best Song of The Whole Game, Love it
+Zuley I agree with you on that! I love the energetic tone of this song. Especially the first half.
I think it must've been the sole reason why I even managed to get through this level as a kid. this level was ruthless.
Moray Abyss is up there as well
Fin to feather and Moray Abyss are close...
I will never ever get tired of this song. Damn, is it good.
Nowadays it seems that pretty simple samples and loops were used but i still like this track. My respect to devs !
Ecco: "Hey, Medusa... Medusa... MEDUSAAAAAA-"
Medusa: "WHAT?!"
Ecco: (giggles)🎵Danger Zone!🎵
I've had nightmares waking up to this song in the middle of the goddamn open ocean, and I immediately start swimming for my life...terrifying, I always woke up freaked out.
this was pretty much where little 6-7 year old me stopped playing because i could NEVER get passed that goddamn fucking medusa bastard. music is kick-ass though
the ultimate I GOT SHIT TO DO music
I remember waking up for work around eleven, and realizing this song was stuck in my head. I decided then I NEEDED it. I was humming it all day. If I get a band going, this is the first thing we're covering!
Why does that drop at the beginning of the song cause me to literally break out into sweats. I've wasted too much time yelling at that damn jellyfish that I think it's conditioned my body to feel anger the moment I hear this song.
Weston Vail its not a jellyfish its Medusa
This song still activates my fight-or-flight instincts. Or should that be fight-or-swim.
I could not get past the second level as a kid without using cheats and the level select. Could not, whatsoever, figure out how to actually play the game, and it still managed to be one of my favorite games on the Genesis. Just absolutely oozes style and atmosphere... I probably wouldn't be the Dark Souls fan I am today if it weren't for stuff like this that filled up my childhood.
Tides of Time and S3&K in particular have soundtracks that are way better than anything in the industry deserved at the time. With the billions of dollars that they throw at games these days, you'd think we'd have iconic soundtracks coming around more often.
Reminds me of building a teleporter hub in the sky
Man, I hummed this song and drove everyone nuts for days at a time when I was a child.
I never played this game but I can definitely imagine the feeling when you first get here and the Medusa comes outta nowhere with zero prompting.
Its a fun series to play!
The most METAL song in all of Ecco... probably all of Sega Genesis too, next to that badass final boss theme from the McDonald's game
This level rocked so hard, largely because of this music. Soooooo awesome.
His name is Ed Ettore Annunziata, the "brain" of the series on Megadrive. He wished (and he wishes always) to make a third episode, because the story was not finished (remember the strange ending in Tides of Time). The useless final password in Tides of Time had to be used for a third Ecco game on Megadrive. This third game was planned and then canceled.
edd needs to take one last crack at this. with our current graphics and technology it bet edd would make a beautiful return to ecco.
Thanks for uploading a staticy version of this track. I love static.
It almost sounds like this music came from a shmup like Dragon Spirit. Those notes at 0:33 got me thinking about that game all of a sudden.
NO I DIDN'T yeah the bass riff if pretty solid on that part, but as it wasn't composed by shinji hosoe it lost its way after that, but well, what can u expect from echo the dolphin eh? XD
+NO I DIDN'T It's fairly similar to a track from Thunder Force II at 0:30 ish
bad ass tune
That I did not know, that is awesome!
Man lol this brings back memories. epic soundtrack. epic game
I use to enter the password for this level and just leave Ecco sitting at the start point so I could listen to this song in the background. 🤣
My God! So did I! All my memories...
This may be the most intense tune in the game. It also is quite catchy, and perhaps a bit riveting, as well.
This level was my BANE! I spent countless hours trying to beat it. Still haven't. Still remember the level code too. I think. IEGFUHZA. Damned jellyfish....
This one is in my mind forever since i heard it as a child.
Arrgh I remember that evil jellyfish chasing you on this level and having to swim really fast to escape. I also remember the funny bubbling noises it made when it caught you!
Medusa kicked my shit in everytime :(
glorious music though.
1:32 The fucking thing is _laughing_ at you!
One of my favorite tracks from the Mega Drive. 💙
Maybe one of the best music in the game
Genesis be rocking out here
I remember kicking the shit out of this on the Sega Channel. Good times!
Yeah! I found that interesting when I looked that up. :) At first I thought Novotrade was a French developer, but then I took a second look at the names of the composers and realized I couldn't place the nationality. They were unfamiliar sounding names so I was curious...
That's when I KNEW Sega soundtracks would ROCK!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like my brain processing a lot of brain issues.
How a mouse feels when my cat is chasing it
Spent enough time here to know exactly which song this was when it came on in the background.
Thank you, SomecallmeJohnny.
25 years of playing this game and I can never still beat it and I think its more easier than the first ecco the dolphin this was back when games were more challenging this was one of them for sure it's more than a reality nightmare I think what stumped me was the level where you had to find the missing dolphins little pod in that giant maze cave about halfway into the game but it is a really fun game to play I of course have it when I have the patience to play it again i will and with no save ability
0:58 to 1:20 goes hard ngl
remember when i got this game so cool a girlfriend got me, but this was kick butt music, thanks melissa
I remember when I used to play this as a child.
Wow love this music
Tube of medusa is still one of my favorites next to convergence.
This song is so epic, only the power of the OPM chip can do it justice!
Thank you
I had such a hard time with this stage!!! I wonder if i can get my old genesis back from my parent's house and see if it still works so i can try it now that im 37 lmao!
Epic bass up there with Sonic 2 Emerald Hill Zone.
And He walks from Shinobi 3.
My godfather used to be a DJ. Until he was defeated in single combat by Macklemore. I HATE that guy. This song is sick he would have loved this.
This damn level!
I'd add Vectorman and Sonic to that, and my personal obscure favorite, Verytex.
Those sky tubes...
Very exciting music, I love it
They intentionally got you pumped with the music because honestly the size of the medusa the first time is quite startling
Pretty epic.
holy shit a banger
This is my favorite song in Ecco
first time I reached this level, it made my day, hahaha.
Such a funky theme for a bossfight
are there any more songs that sound in the style of this? 1:09
It sounds exactly like I remember it sounding on the Genesis