Hey Doug. I´m a 52 year old man and my son introduced me to anime through Attack On Titan. I highly recommend it. the Japanese/S-East Asian art of storytelling is utilized in these series to the max and I was literally blown away by the quality of this. I´m definitely going to watch the whole series again. Each episode is around 20 minutes long with few being longer but it goes so fast you don´t notice it. Only problem with Attac On Titan is that you won´t be able to watch much other anime afterwards.... it´s like having a Rolls Royce as a first car. I would recommend some Studio Gibli anime movies as well. Spirited Away is a masterpiece and Howl´s Moving Castle another good one. Just do it. I´m pretty certain you will like it.
I'm a 39 year old man who grow up with anime as a kid myself. I have only watched one new anime since season 1 of Attack on Titan aired back in 2013. It's like you said, I feel like I finally got myself that Rolls Royce and I don't need anything else. Might suck for my kids when they grow up. They'll want to watch all sorts of things with me and I might just be that annoying dad and grumble how it's not as good as AoT 😅 .
Hiroyuki Sawano is one of the greatest composers of our time. Attack on Titan is one of the easiest animes for non anime watchers to get into and i would highly recommend it
what other animes might you recommend for non anime watchers? the ones ive watched (in this order) were death note, naruto, and now AOT. after watching AOT, idk what to watch. i got recommended hunter x hunter & parasyte: the maxim. what do you think?
@_deffed you might enjoy doing what I did which is go from Aot to Jujutsu kaisen, the action, characters and especially the animation are some of the best ever
full metal alchemist brotherhood for sure. it might be the most complete story of any anime start to finish. great show. hunter x hunter is another great one that's pretty long but if you've watched naruto you'll be fine. and this one is a little more unique but Mob Psycho 100 is an amazing anime if you want something a little more uplifting @@_deffed
7:16 the electronic reflects the siren for people to evacuation - disaster is coming. Matching with the exact moment of the video when the two traitors became titans, this is a true intense emotion
Trust me, whenever this track plays, shit gets CRAZY. AOT is most definitely a one of a kind show, I watched it recently and I can say with complete confidence that nothing else I’ve seen is even close. 10/10
@@GulluMert-ew3ks Actually I watched Episodes 1-87 in June, then I waited a few months for the English dub of Episode 88 and then I watched the finale in Sub (I should have waited for dub :/).
@@okluminous566 Yeah my pfp used to be Giygas but believe or not I’ve never actually finished any Mother games. I have played all 3 for varying amounts of time though :/.
Attack on Titan is a show where once you watch the first episode, you will not be able to stop. It's a roller-coaster of a story and the soundtrack is the perfect accompanyment to the story being told
My favorite song from Attack on Titan is "Vogel in Kafig" It is a two parts song. The second part is very similar to YouSeeBigGirl (but it was composed first), but the first half is more sweet and the better part to me.
@@sproutedcoconut yeah I’m honestly kinda bummed not a lot of people seem to react to VIK. Of course that doesn’t mean I don’t like YSBG/T:T (I love this), but it seems to just not get noticed.
I can't.... god even almost 1 year later I can't get over this anime. Its just...incredible and I always wanted the end until... I wish it never ended.
There's a another UA-camr, @GOTGames, whose channel started as a music reaction channel. After a few reactions to music from various anime series, his viewers finally convinced him to watch Attack on Titan as his first anime ever. He ended up falling in love with the series and with anime in general, and converted his channel to a hybrid music/anime reaction channel, gaining him thousands upon thousands of subscribers. He ultimately quit his day job to do UA-cam full time. Attack on Titan changed this man's life. The series is that good.
@@GulluMert-ew3ks yeah, there's an upper limit for sure, but he seems like a smart guy (as a former lawyer). The smart play would be to put the bulk of his earnings into retirement portfolios and plan on retiring early.
@@GulluMert-ew3ks how's it a death sentence? you just got to play it smart: don't quit your job until you know you can make enough money to sustain yourself and have a safety cushion, and don't overspend. Like sure, it's risky, but not that different to gig workers and other risky jobs like that
This was the ultimate anime betrayal revelation, the scene sticks with you long after you have watched it. " as a warrior no road left but the one that leads to the end"
Attack on Titan has entered into my top 5 list of favorite shows of all time, not just anime, but tv series period. It has mind-blowing storytelling, amazing animation, masterful music, and some of the best voice acting period. It is truly a 1 of a kind show that has made the medium of anime as popular as it is today, and is a perfect starter anime for any adult looking for something high quality and engaging. Many people compare it to Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Avengers, The Walking Dead, etc. in terms of its level of quality storytelling, popularity, and cultural impact
Attack on Titan has a total of 89 episodes. In anime, every episode is only 20 minutes (25 minutes if you include intro and outro songs, and summary of previous and next episode). However, the last 2 episodes were specials, they are 1 hour and 1,5 hour long
the first part of the track was also in the suite but with lyrics. The lyric version was used in the 3rd season and is called "appleseed". the second part of the track was again also part of the suite, without alteration. But there are a lot of phenomenal tracks in Attack on Titan that arent part of the compiltaion. So a few suggestions to check out: -Bauklötze -call of silence -the other side of the sea (same anime, but different composer for the last season) -Zero Eclipse
i second Bauklötze!! amazing track that makes me cry whenever i think of you-know-what! I'd also recommend the theme titled Attack on Titan (or ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn lol), its a truly beautiful piece in my opinion.
I think you'll find Kevin Penkin's work from the Made In Abyss anime series very compelling. His music really gives gravity to the beauty and emotion of the series.
I can definitely vouch for Kevin is as well. He's also done some amazing work on other shows, but Made in Abyss is for sure his magnum opus and one of my favourite shows because of it.
When you said that the music really makes you want to know what's going to happen next. The anime itself is written and directed in such a way that you are constantly left with cliffhangers and are being pushed into wanting to surge forward and learn and discover more. Glad you picked up the same kind of feeling from the score.
I was fortunate enough to pick up AoT right when the last few chapters of.the manga were being released in Japan so I got to binge all the manga right up to the last few chapters. Then I jumped head first into the first three seasons of the anime and fell in love. Once I got my wife hooked on the show it became even more special to me. We just finished the series a few days ago and it was an emotional end but her and I will continue to revisit it in the future, I'm sure.
Man hearing these songs just makes me emotional again. It does so much when youre watching the anime, its just amazing. I always get teary eyed hearing these osts
This is one of my favourite tracks from AoT, I could listen to it over and over. But what gives the extra flair is the context in the show and the events happening to go along with this track. Also thank you for the translations, definitely relates to the show as well
I just wanted to say, how much I appreciate the respect you give to every piece of music you listen to. Your perspective on the worlds and language, me and many others experience and understand, is novel and sparks new found appreciation and understanding of the music we have listened to throughout our lives. I love your willingness to dive with fresh eyes into those worlds and experience it alongside us. Your expertise and experience with music, always gives me something new to think about with every track. Thank you. Oh and if you ever get the opportunity, Made in Abyss and Puella Magi Madoka Magica has some incredible tracks.
This is genuinely one of the best soundtracks I have ever heared, and it underlines the watching experience and the story of AOT so beautifully and seamlessly. Just hearing a piece gets me all in my emotions and puts me back to my first time watching it! Hiroyuki Sawano is incredibly masterful with his craft and I have - no lie - never heard a piece that he was involved with that didn't fucking floor me. Of course AOT is a huge and long-spanning series, but the way the OST is composed reminds me of How To Train Your Dragon, as in there are certain themes and melodies that you will encounter again and again in different variations, and they can feel distinctly different. To me that is the mark of an amazing soundtrack
You really should check out the tracks "Voices of the chord" , "LilaS", "Avid", "Hands up to the sky", "The answer" and "Shin" from the show "86(eighty six)" from Hiroyuki Sawano in collaboration with Kohta Yamamoto aswell. Sawano is one of the best composers doing anime music out there, he has done music for more anime shows than you could possibly imagine!
Hello from Puerto Rico and thanks for this work that you do Doug, and also you still need to listen for couple of themes not previously on that medley because there was still a season of AOT coming. Anyways, the 2 themes are: Footsteps of doom and Ashes on the Fire.
Doug should also listen Attack On Titan - specifically the Levi vs you know who, with the epic vocals of Eliana and Vogel im Käfig - vocals on which I think were by Cyua.
Try listening the ost of "Kill la Kill". Its composed by Hiroyuki Sawano aswell but its mood is completelly different. Anything this man does is amazing but I think this one's my favourite
I’d highly recommend Attack on Titan as your first anime, if you’re okay with a rather crazy, dark, yet very grounded story… If you watch and care to provide reactions, I and many others would certainly enjoy watching it, as a separate playlist of content. You’d definitely bring more fans/listeners in with that type of content, as well. If not, if you prefer to continue the musical journey only- I have many suggestions but “Ashes on the Fire” is a really good piece, “Call of Silence,” and “So is est immer.”
As a composer you MUST see the symbiotic interdependent relationship between: Music, Story, Imagery/motion and feelings. It is essential to artistry and this is BEST exemplified here.
This really transported me back to Season 2. That not only speaks of the sheer amount of genius behind this composition but also of the production's decisions of when to use this track in the show.
I just got recommended your channel because of your anime song reactions. I have binged a few of your videos already :D Would love to see you react to all the opening songs in AOT. Anyways thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. I love that you read up on the songs you are about to listen to and the people who compose them. I'm really enjoying the videos!
@@Doug.Helvering ua-cam.com/video/euX_8PYBvr4/v-deo.html This is a youtube video with all of the openings. Warning if you plan on watching the show I do not recommend watching this video with all of the openings because they show A LOT of the show and it will be spoiled for you. I heavily recommend watching this show I think it is the best anime so if you don't watch any others you at least got away with watching the best of the best.
So thankful for your continued foray into this genre! I think the fantastical story style of anime emboldens musicians to also push their known limits. LOVE IT🎉
so glad that you decided to check out some more aot! this soundtrack gives me chills every single time i listen to it, both because of how well-made it is and because of the memories of what happens in the show while this ost is playing. i would 100% recommend watching aot. its without a doubt one of the best pieces of fiction of our time with a very iconic soundtrack and i genuinely believe that everyone should be able to experience this masterpiece.
hey Doug, I've seen a couple of your videos here and there and decided to comment today, this anime changed my life, the way I see anime and pieces of media/series/movies completely. Listening and watching the way you react to this makes me so happy that more and more people are getting exposed to this absolute masterpiece of a series. Hopefuly you give it a watch one day
Love your videos, Doug. You remind me a lot of my college jazz instructor both in appearance and personality. Your reactions are always quite entertaining and this episode was no exception. Keep doing what you're doing 👍
I love how after her big note in the second half of the song, when she starts singing again all of the string instruments harmonize with her, almost just as loud as her like they're about to drown her out but she sings slightly louder
Sidenote. Id watch every single episode if you did a reaction video. Please do it! Your mind would be so interesting to listen to while going through the roller-coaster that is AOT
This track is my favourite from the series and maybe from anime as a whole - there's a previous version of th8is track titled "Vogel im Kafig" (Bird in a Cage) but I think this one with the synth in there feels a bit more powerful. This version in particular is associated with an extremely pivotal moment in the show which in itself attaches such strong emotions to the song that I can't help but get hyped up when I hear it. Very much enjoyed your evaluation of this and I hope to hear more in future!
There are several reoccurring musical themes and melodies throughout the scoring of the 4 seasons of the show, some versions have lyrics, some don't, youseebiggirl is a compilation of 3 other songs. I think in the 4 'seasons' there are something like 87 half hour episodes, plus the last 2 'speicals' are combined episodes of 2 and 3 respectively. season 1 had 25, season 2 had 12, season 3 had 23 and season 4 had 30 plus the 2 aforementioned specials that tie 2 and 3 episdes into each special. There are also some supplementary episodes that were direct to dvd releases between the 4 year release gap from season 1 to season 2. The time continuity in world between the first 2 seasons is instant, something to keep in mind for later. There's a recommended order to view those supplements if you want to stay spoiler free for maximum shock value, they are back stories to certain characters and events that don't fit in the seasonal continuity of the show. I'm sure the other commenters will give you the proper instructions if you decide you want to watch it. It's a great show to start off as your first anime and also the worst. It's likely that no other show will live up to it.
Attack on Titan is definitely a show that you should start watching… Even if you don’t like the way it starts, it then evolves into something so much deeper, that honestly I dare to say it’s maybe a life-changing experience… There have been really just a couple of shows/series that had such an impact on me, and one of them is definitely Attack on Titan… I hope you someday start watching, I can’t imagine you’ll regret. This show is a masterpiece
Youseebiggirl/T:T…. I always thought that the second part is basically the embodiment of a Soldier’s melancholy and sense of duty. The tone, the lyrics… its all very heartwrenching. Also the fact that the drums of the second part did not stop… wardrums accompanying a march, essentially.
This anime show is a masterpiece with an impressive story and characters development, the animation and the music in this are simply awesome, even though you're not familiar with watching animes o think you'd like this one because Shingeki no Kyojin story is really deep and involving. I really enjoy your videos with technical comments on every music you analyze, I'm total dummy technically to music, but I still love it, obviously, also, I love hearing from someone who understands more so I can learn! Thanks a lot!
Doug, this OST provides some of the most impactful moments in the show. When this song is playing, IT IS GOING DOWN IN THE SHOW. highly recommend trying to watch it if you’re wanting to put show with music.
The series is filled with countless ost´s that catch you completely off guard. Sometimes its not even music, its just sounddesign in the background that progresses into a song and its so unique. Getting into the series I had no Idea it was gonna have such a unique ost which made watching it so fun cause I was blown away by how vibrant and out of this world the sounddesign is. I recommend listening to ``army go`` or ``2chi`` from season 1 ost
I would recommend Hiroyuki Sawano's work from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn next if you like his work. It is similarly a sweeping symphonic sound but is quite a different take on it. Loved the video!
For sure worth a watch. There were 4 years between seasons 1 and 2. And seasons 3 and 4 were split into multiple parts. It’s around 90 25 minute episodes. Also be careful of spoilers the reveals in this show are very easy to spoil
I enjoyed your genuine reaction! I wonder how it really is for people who listen to epic anime/game ost for the first time. Maybe it's close to my reaction when I first heard Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture from watching V for Vendetta and falling in love it. Also I recommend Final Fantasy XIV for game music! Have fun discovering more 😊
The reason the beginning sounds familiar is because for season 3, they made a new version with lyrics. You heard that version in the Attack on Titan Suite. It's Apple Seed.
9:50 You're right, many of Sawano's tracks are 2-in-1. If you're interested in more information about the soundtrack, I recommend checking out the Attack on Titan Wiki, because it goes into deep detail on the themes and how they are re-arranged across many different tracks.
I have no idea about how music is made, how its composed, what you call the different notes, yet, its such an amazing thing that You and I both can enjoy and fee the music and have emotional reactions similar to each other. And yes, please start with attack on titan, it is an amazing show, anime doesnt mean = for kids, it truly is adult entertainment. give it a shot!
That track that when you listen to it you can hear bertholds “ARE WE DOING THIS?! RIGHT HERE?! RIGHT NOW?!” 😂
Reiner No road left but the one that leads to the end !!! Bro this song about makes me cry it hits so hard
Kokode !?!?!?!
REINER IS THIS IT? ARE WE SEEING PEAK RIGHT NOW???
REINA! YARUNDA NA IMA KOKODE?!!!
🖐🧱
Hey Doug. I´m a 52 year old man and my son introduced me to anime through Attack On Titan. I highly recommend it. the Japanese/S-East Asian art of storytelling is utilized in these series to the max and I was literally blown away by the quality of this. I´m definitely going to watch the whole series again. Each episode is around 20 minutes long with few being longer but it goes so fast you don´t notice it. Only problem with Attac On Titan is that you won´t be able to watch much other anime afterwards.... it´s like having a Rolls Royce as a first car. I would recommend some Studio Gibli anime movies as well. Spirited Away is a masterpiece and Howl´s Moving Castle another good one. Just do it. I´m pretty certain you will like it.
I'm a 39 year old man who grow up with anime as a kid myself. I have only watched one new anime since season 1 of Attack on Titan aired back in 2013. It's like you said, I feel like I finally got myself that Rolls Royce and I don't need anything else. Might suck for my kids when they grow up. They'll want to watch all sorts of things with me and I might just be that annoying dad and grumble how it's not as good as AoT 😅 .
Y'all gotta watch Vinland Saga! It's got a similar vibe to attack on titan story wise, definitely on the same level
que buen hijo ❤
Love the analogy of Rolls Royce :D
@@warningchimes24I don’t think so…vibe is just different
Sawano has never made a single bad, or even average piece of Music. Everything he touches is masterful.
❤❤ you are right
real
He’s a modern composer above the classics. His pure mastery over music is insane
ngl the solo levelling opening kinda missed
Solo leveling soundtrack still great@@AmSeris
Hiroyuki Sawano is one of the greatest composers of our time. Attack on Titan is one of the easiest animes for non anime watchers to get into and i would highly recommend it
what other animes might you recommend for non anime watchers? the ones ive watched (in this order) were death note, naruto, and now AOT. after watching AOT, idk what to watch. i got recommended hunter x hunter & parasyte: the maxim. what do you think?
@_deffed if you're not used to watching anime, I would also suggest Monster
@@_deffed if you liked AOT you would probably like Fullmetal alchemist brotherhood.
@_deffed you might enjoy doing what I did which is go from Aot to Jujutsu kaisen, the action, characters and especially the animation are some of the best ever
full metal alchemist brotherhood for sure. it might be the most complete story of any anime start to finish. great show. hunter x hunter is another great one that's pretty long but if you've watched naruto you'll be fine. and this one is a little more unique but Mob Psycho 100 is an amazing anime if you want something a little more uplifting @@_deffed
This is one of the greatest ost of all time
ohhhh yeah ❤
And greatest reveal in anime while its played.
@@wej0wbeen almost 7 years since it's release of episode 6 season 2 , still haven't been topped yet and will not for the next 10 years or more.
Yes sir it is!
damn right
I wasn't sure what to expect when I first started watching in 2014
the animation, story and music had me shook
I find it crazy that it's been 2 and a half years since I first watched 2x6 and still I start to tear up whenever I hear youSeeBIGGIRL
That scene was a masterclass in building tension and a masterclass in releasing it.
Chills chills and tears every single time…..
That first time blind, I will never forget
That scene is perfect
Been 7 for me and I still do as well, it has such an impact
7:16 the electronic reflects the siren for people to evacuation - disaster is coming. Matching with the exact moment of the video when the two traitors became titans, this is a true intense emotion
Trust me, whenever this track plays, shit gets CRAZY. AOT is most definitely a one of a kind show, I watched it recently and I can say with complete confidence that nothing else I’ve seen is even close. 10/10
earthbound username with an aot profile? you have impeccable taste my friend!
Fr.
Lucky Guy was able to watch it in one go
@@GulluMert-ew3ks Actually I watched Episodes 1-87 in June, then I waited a few months for the English dub of Episode 88 and then I watched the finale in Sub (I should have waited for dub :/).
@@okluminous566 Yeah my pfp used to be Giygas but believe or not I’ve never actually finished any Mother games. I have played all 3 for varying amounts of time though :/.
Attack on Titan is a show where once you watch the first episode, you will not be able to stop. It's a roller-coaster of a story and the soundtrack is the perfect accompanyment to the story being told
No lie here. Hell when i finished the animated series to where it was at the time, i started reading the manga. I couldn't get enough.
Episode 5 is the point of no return 😂 my jaw was literally on the floor at the ending of that episode.
My favorite song from Attack on Titan is "Vogel in Kafig"
It is a two parts song. The second part is very similar to YouSeeBigGirl (but it was composed first), but the first half is more sweet and the better part to me.
He should really listen to that version fr
@@sproutedcoconut yeah I’m honestly kinda bummed not a lot of people seem to react to VIK. Of course that doesn’t mean I don’t like YSBG/T:T (I love this), but it seems to just not get noticed.
@@Panda_man.. I feel you bc VIK just brings on so many emotions.
yes!!! He def should react to that one ;u; it's my favorite song ever!
Vogel im Käfig is THE AoT song for me...gives me chills everytime.
5:18 did anybody hear that??? "Gives it a forward move"
It keeps moving forward...
Not stopping....
I can't.... god even almost 1 year later I can't get over this anime. Its just...incredible and I always wanted the end until... I wish it never ended.
Yeah because the end blew. Lmao.
@@thisdude9363 My dude, watch it again...
@@thisdude9363stop lying to yourself
Yeah well, every great things must come to an end so...
@@quick-fix thats true indeed
Me reliving the scene where this OST plays 🧠✨ _"Are we doing it?! Now?! Right here?!"_
There's a another UA-camr, @GOTGames, whose channel started as a music reaction channel. After a few reactions to music from various anime series, his viewers finally convinced him to watch Attack on Titan as his first anime ever. He ended up falling in love with the series and with anime in general, and converted his channel to a hybrid music/anime reaction channel, gaining him thousands upon thousands of subscribers. He ultimately quit his day job to do UA-cam full time. Attack on Titan changed this man's life. The series is that good.
Thata crazy but doing UA-cam full time is a death sentence
@@GulluMert-ew3ks yeah, there's an upper limit for sure, but he seems like a smart guy (as a former lawyer). The smart play would be to put the bulk of his earnings into retirement portfolios and plan on retiring early.
loved those aot reactions from got games omg !
I love g.o.t games !!
@@GulluMert-ew3ks how's it a death sentence? you just got to play it smart: don't quit your job until you know you can make enough money to sustain yourself and have a safety cushion, and don't overspend. Like sure, it's risky, but not that different to gig workers and other risky jobs like that
Every time I hear this I get goosebumps, hopefully this will be forever the case.
Another amazing track from Hiroyuki Sawano is Bauklötze. Its also from attack on titan and is personally my favorite track from the show.
6:24 The words quite literally tell you what is happening in season 2 and when the song is played. Especially heavy on the betrayal part.
This was the ultimate anime betrayal revelation, the scene sticks with you long after you have watched it.
" as a warrior no road left but the one that leads to the end"
Attack on Titan has entered into my top 5 list of favorite shows of all time, not just anime, but tv series period. It has mind-blowing storytelling, amazing animation, masterful music, and some of the best voice acting period. It is truly a 1 of a kind show that has made the medium of anime as popular as it is today, and is a perfect starter anime for any adult looking for something high quality and engaging. Many people compare it to Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Avengers, The Walking Dead, etc. in terms of its level of quality storytelling, popularity, and cultural impact
Best written show ive ever seen. Period. The story already makes sense, then plot twists recontextualize past events to make MORE sense
Attack on Titan has a total of 89 episodes. In anime, every episode is only 20 minutes (25 minutes if you include intro and outro songs, and summary of previous and next episode). However, the last 2 episodes were specials, they are 1 hour and 1,5 hour long
the first part of the track was also in the suite but with lyrics. The lyric version was used in the 3rd season and is called "appleseed". the second part of the track was again also part of the suite, without alteration. But there are a lot of phenomenal tracks in Attack on Titan that arent part of the compiltaion. So a few suggestions to check out:
-Bauklötze
-call of silence
-the other side of the sea (same anime, but different composer for the last season)
-Zero Eclipse
i second Bauklötze!! amazing track that makes me cry whenever i think of you-know-what! I'd also recommend the theme titled Attack on Titan (or ətˈæk 0N tάɪtn lol), its a truly beautiful piece in my opinion.
Before Light Out is the 2nd song in the suite. That's my favorite lol
I'd add 2Volt
@@butterworthboys4985 oh shit you're right. my bad.
@@sandensonone of my favorites from season 2
I think you'll find Kevin Penkin's work from the Made In Abyss anime series very compelling. His music really gives gravity to the beauty and emotion of the series.
Made in Abyss OST is SO GOOD
he would definitely love those tracks!
I can definitely vouch for Kevin is as well. He's also done some amazing work on other shows, but Made in Abyss is for sure his magnum opus and one of my favourite shows because of it.
I’d love to watch him listen to “Old Stories” or maybe “Segur”
Yes yes Kevin penkin!!!!
我今年41歲，從小到大看了無數動漫作品，進擊的巨人是我看過所有作品中毫無疑問的No.1
Cant agree more
I recommend HXH
You're god damn right bro
100% agree. AoT is a masterpiece.
When you said that the music really makes you want to know what's going to happen next. The anime itself is written and directed in such a way that you are constantly left with cliffhangers and are being pushed into wanting to surge forward and learn and discover more. Glad you picked up the same kind of feeling from the score.
Love that we're checking out orchestral anime! There are some fantastic compositions in the modern anime world.
Can't wait to hear more from Doug!
Also, would be fantastic to hear your take on Moonlight Sonata and Lacrimosa from season 4 of Attack on Titan. Fantastic arrangements.
(the arrangements mentioned above are fanmade, by Samuel Kim on UA-cam)
Kiseki no umi, from Record of Lodoss Wars, by Yoko Kanno. Mindblowing timeless masterpiece
I was fortunate enough to pick up AoT right when the last few chapters of.the manga were being released in Japan so I got to binge all the manga right up to the last few chapters. Then I jumped head first into the first three seasons of the anime and fell in love. Once I got my wife hooked on the show it became even more special to me. We just finished the series a few days ago and it was an emotional end but her and I will continue to revisit it in the future, I'm sure.
Keep moving forward 👍
Man hearing these songs just makes me emotional again. It does so much when youre watching the anime, its just amazing. I always get teary eyed hearing these osts
This is one of my favourite tracks from AoT, I could listen to it over and over.
But what gives the extra flair is the context in the show and the events happening to go along with this track.
Also thank you for the translations, definitely relates to the show as well
At this point you have to listen to Footsteps of Doom now
Yes!!!!!!
My favorite
he needs to listen to Ashes on The Fire and True History as well imo
and ashes on the fire
And an ordinary day. There's too many lmao
AOT is a masterpiece anyone can enjoy, and the music transcends it to a whole other level.
The music blends into the story perfectly. You absolutely have to be watch the show to truly understand and appreciate the music.
Bro, I just love how open minded this dude is. Looking at anime as an opportunity to learn more about music. Awesome! Keep it up.
Shinzo Sasageyo and always keep moving foward. *cries in a corner*
I just wanted to say, how much I appreciate the respect you give to every piece of music you listen to. Your perspective on the worlds and language, me and many others experience and understand, is novel and sparks new found appreciation and understanding of the music we have listened to throughout our lives. I love your willingness to dive with fresh eyes into those worlds and experience it alongside us. Your expertise and experience with music, always gives me something new to think about with every track. Thank you.
Oh and if you ever get the opportunity, Made in Abyss and Puella Magi Madoka Magica has some incredible tracks.
This is genuinely one of the best soundtracks I have ever heared, and it underlines the watching experience and the story of AOT so beautifully and seamlessly. Just hearing a piece gets me all in my emotions and puts me back to my first time watching it! Hiroyuki Sawano is incredibly masterful with his craft and I have - no lie - never heard a piece that he was involved with that didn't fucking floor me. Of course AOT is a huge and long-spanning series, but the way the OST is composed reminds me of How To Train Your Dragon, as in there are certain themes and melodies that you will encounter again and again in different variations, and they can feel distinctly different. To me that is the mark of an amazing soundtrack
You really should check out the tracks "Voices of the chord" , "LilaS", "Avid", "Hands up to the sky", "The answer" and "Shin" from the show "86(eighty six)" from Hiroyuki Sawano in collaboration with Kohta Yamamoto aswell. Sawano is one of the best composers doing anime music out there, he has done music for more anime shows than you could possibly imagine!
I agree if he has a chance he needs to check these out!!!
nice recommendation!
Kohta Yamomoto is also another amazing composer.
86 is my favourite anime. I love the soundtrack so much, I really hope Doug gets to it one day
Don't forget MKaLIEz
4:24 It's the same tune with the tune of “light and shadow." Yeah, both are still Hiroyuki’s songs.
Hello from Puerto Rico and thanks for this work that you do Doug, and also you still need to listen for couple of themes not previously on that medley because there was still a season of AOT coming. Anyways, the 2 themes are: Footsteps of doom and Ashes on the Fire.
Doug should also listen Attack On Titan - specifically the Levi vs you know who, with the epic vocals of Eliana and Vogel im Käfig - vocals on which I think were by Cyua.
Why are you outing our island like that🤨
@greencustoms6980 He should know he has followers from across the globe, no offense.
Try listening the ost of "Kill la Kill". Its composed by Hiroyuki Sawano aswell but its mood is completelly different. Anything this man does is amazing but I think this one's my favourite
I’d highly recommend Attack on Titan as your first anime, if you’re okay with a rather crazy, dark, yet very grounded story… If you watch and care to provide reactions, I and many others would certainly enjoy watching it, as a separate playlist of content. You’d definitely bring more fans/listeners in with that type of content, as well. If not, if you prefer to continue the musical journey only- I have many suggestions but “Ashes on the Fire” is a really good piece, “Call of Silence,” and “So is est immer.”
As a composer you MUST see the symbiotic interdependent relationship between: Music, Story, Imagery/motion and feelings. It is essential to artistry and this is BEST exemplified here.
This really transported me back to Season 2. That not only speaks of the sheer amount of genius behind this composition but also of the production's decisions of when to use this track in the show.
I just got recommended your channel because of your anime song reactions. I have binged a few of your videos already :D Would love to see you react to all the opening songs in AOT. Anyways thank you for all the effort you put into your videos. I love that you read up on the songs you are about to listen to and the people who compose them. I'm really enjoying the videos!
Happy you are here! If you or anyone has a recommended resource or place to find all of the opening songs please feel free to link it to me.
@@Doug.Helvering ua-cam.com/video/euX_8PYBvr4/v-deo.html This is a youtube video with all of the openings. Warning if you plan on watching the show I do not recommend watching this video with all of the openings because they show A LOT of the show and it will be spoiled for you. I heavily recommend watching this show I think it is the best anime so if you don't watch any others you at least got away with watching the best of the best.
I've heard this a hundred times. With the context of the show in the back of my mind, to this day it gives me chills and makes me tear up a little.
@official_goudhelvering Omg look you guys, it’s the real Goud Helvering
This is one of those music which brings me to tears every time I hear it that voice and the drums omg
“Are we doing this? Right now?” I can’t hear this song without choking up a bit
One composer to another- I would love to see you react to the whole show
Imo the best show of all time- regardless of live action or animated
So thankful for your continued foray into this genre! I think the fantastical story style of anime emboldens musicians to also push their known limits. LOVE IT🎉
I’ve been waiting for you to listen to this! I didn’t know it would ever happen. I got SO excited when I saw this video appear!
so glad that you decided to check out some more aot! this soundtrack gives me chills every single time i listen to it, both because of how well-made it is and because of the memories of what happens in the show while this ost is playing.
i would 100% recommend watching aot. its without a doubt one of the best pieces of fiction of our time with a very iconic soundtrack and i genuinely believe that everyone should be able to experience this masterpiece.
hey Doug, I've seen a couple of your videos here and there and decided to comment today, this anime changed my life, the way I see anime and pieces of media/series/movies completely. Listening and watching the way you react to this makes me so happy that more and more people are getting exposed to this absolute masterpiece of a series. Hopefuly you give it a watch one day
Love your videos, Doug. You remind me a lot of my college jazz instructor both in appearance and personality. Your reactions are always quite entertaining and this episode was no exception. Keep doing what you're doing 👍
"whose memories are these?"
Watch it man. Amazing storytelling, incredible music
I love how after her big note in the second half of the song, when she starts singing again all of the string instruments harmonize with her, almost just as loud as her like they're about to drown her out but she sings slightly louder
Sidenote. Id watch every single episode if you did a reaction video. Please do it! Your mind would be so interesting to listen to while going through the roller-coaster that is AOT
This track is my favourite from the series and maybe from anime as a whole - there's a previous version of th8is track titled "Vogel im Kafig" (Bird in a Cage) but I think this one with the synth in there feels a bit more powerful. This version in particular is associated with an extremely pivotal moment in the show which in itself attaches such strong emotions to the song that I can't help but get hyped up when I hear it. Very much enjoyed your evaluation of this and I hope to hear more in future!
I've been looking forward to this since you started on your anime arc
Probably, this is one of the most gentle and intelligent music reactions on UA-cam )
There are several reoccurring musical themes and melodies throughout the scoring of the 4 seasons of the show, some versions have lyrics, some don't, youseebiggirl is a compilation of 3 other songs. I think in the 4 'seasons' there are something like 87 half hour episodes, plus the last 2 'speicals' are combined episodes of 2 and 3 respectively. season 1 had 25, season 2 had 12, season 3 had 23 and season 4 had 30 plus the 2 aforementioned specials that tie 2 and 3 episdes into each special. There are also some supplementary episodes that were direct to dvd releases between the 4 year release gap from season 1 to season 2. The time continuity in world between the first 2 seasons is instant, something to keep in mind for later. There's a recommended order to view those supplements if you want to stay spoiler free for maximum shock value, they are back stories to certain characters and events that don't fit in the seasonal continuity of the show. I'm sure the other commenters will give you the proper instructions if you decide you want to watch it.
It's a great show to start off as your first anime and also the worst. It's likely that no other show will live up to it.
I would love to watch your reactions to this show. It’s honestly the most intricate and well written show I’ve ever seen.
Attack on Titan is definitely a show that you should start watching… Even if you don’t like the way it starts, it then evolves into something so much deeper, that honestly I dare to say it’s maybe a life-changing experience… There have been really just a couple of shows/series that had such an impact on me, and one of them is definitely Attack on Titan… I hope you someday start watching, I can’t imagine you’ll regret. This show is a masterpiece
6:46 "Betrayal"
Yes, yes indeed
Its amazing that you give us the lyrics.
Vogel Im Kafig is definitely another one that you would enjoy. Really brings a lot of emotion
His mixture of classical composition with modern digital tools is class. The use of synth in his orchestral work is unlike any other
Youseebiggirl/T:T….
I always thought that the second part is basically the embodiment of a Soldier’s melancholy and sense of duty. The tone, the lyrics… its all very heartwrenching.
Also the fact that the drums of the second part did not stop… wardrums accompanying a march, essentially.
Now all Doug needs to do is hear the Ace Combat and Project Aces OSTs!
Amazing review Doug keep it up, you also might like AOT anime a lot. ^^
i went to listen to the song regularly and saw doug post, i am HYPE for this reaction such a beautiful ost
seems there’s some scammer bots in the comments. be careful guys
7:15 got chills when I remeber to the Warriors-Episode 😳
AS A WARRIOR, NO ROAD LEFT BUT THE ONE THAT LEADS TO THE END
To this day, I still get goosebumps listening to this!
Gives me goosebumps
You should definitely react to some other tracks you haven't heard yet from attack on titan. Most of the tracks are masterpieces
1:12 it's wonderful what the power of actually looking stuff up can do. I wish I had that power hahaha
Great reaction. Next, hopefully, is ashes on the fire and/or footsteps of doom
This anime show is a masterpiece with an impressive story and characters development, the animation and the music in this are simply awesome, even though you're not familiar with watching animes o think you'd like this one because Shingeki no Kyojin story is really deep and involving.
I really enjoy your videos with technical comments on every music you analyze, I'm total dummy technically to music, but I still love it, obviously, also, I love hearing from someone who understands more so I can learn! Thanks a lot!
This used to be my most listened to piece on Spotify for 2 years in a row.
Everything that came together in this show was pure art and the OST is no different.
Doug, this OST provides some of the most impactful moments in the show. When this song is playing, IT IS GOING DOWN IN THE SHOW. highly recommend trying to watch it if you’re wanting to put show with music.
The scene where they use this hits so hard with this music!
So happy to see you checking out aot again, hope you do decide to give it a watch or react to more aot music, it’s an incredible show!
We need MORE ATTACK ON TITAN REACTIONS! ♥
Hiroyuki Sawano is a genius
The series is filled with countless ost´s that catch you completely off guard. Sometimes its not even music, its just sounddesign in the background that progresses into a song and its so unique. Getting into the series I had no Idea it was gonna have such a unique ost which made watching it so fun cause I was blown away by how vibrant and out of this world the sounddesign is. I recommend listening to ``army go`` or ``2chi`` from season 1 ost
There is something about Hiroyuki Sawano's sound or style that always makes me recognize it's him.
this track NEVER fails to give goosebumps
This song is really epic. Great reaction !!
"Reiner, right now, here?... Are we doing this?"
Hans Zimmer has a great successor and his name is Hiroyuki Sawano. This soundtrack is a masterfull 🔥🎼
Attack on Titan is without doubt the best anime I've ever seen, and i have absorbed huge amounts of anime in my lifetime. Highly, highly recommend.
Attack on titan and Vinland saga has by far the best soundtrack composers ever. They elevate the show to a whole another level.
Dude, I love your dissection of the song.
Love your reaction. Love your analyzation. Really appreciate your interpretation and you're always right on the dot.
Always love your videos buddy.
I would recommend Hiroyuki Sawano's work from Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn next if you like his work. It is similarly a sweeping symphonic sound but is quite a different take on it. Loved the video!
For sure worth a watch. There were 4 years between seasons 1 and 2. And seasons 3 and 4 were split into multiple parts. It’s around 90 25 minute episodes. Also be careful of spoilers the reveals in this show are very easy to spoil
4:18 i'd expect you to think like this when you watch season 2 episode 6 of attack on titan, the music fits so well with the episode
I enjoyed your genuine reaction! I wonder how it really is for people who listen to epic anime/game ost for the first time. Maybe it's close to my reaction when I first heard Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture from watching V for Vendetta and falling in love it.
Also I recommend Final Fantasy XIV for game music! Have fun discovering more 😊
The reason the beginning sounds familiar is because for season 3, they made a new version with lyrics. You heard that version in the Attack on Titan Suite. It's Apple Seed.
9:50 You're right, many of Sawano's tracks are 2-in-1. If you're interested in more information about the soundtrack, I recommend checking out the Attack on Titan Wiki, because it goes into deep detail on the themes and how they are re-arranged across many different tracks.
I have no idea about how music is made, how its composed, what you call the different notes, yet, its such an amazing thing that You and I both can enjoy and fee the music and have emotional reactions similar to each other.
And yes, please start with attack on titan, it is an amazing show, anime doesnt mean = for kids, it truly is adult entertainment. give it a shot!
Music in this show is impeccable. One i love is Ashes on the Fire. Gives me chills every time.