@@gboxb3215 agreed Definitive edition is really well done I really like that they added the option to play the original music through the game or the remix/update version of the themes... Fire emblem ID Purpose is my main favorite Fire Emblem theme but Xenoblade chronicles definitely has the theme themes for me
please check the "main theme" WII version with background rendering you will realize it was so powerful for an intro song to have a rendered background, instead of still images absolute unparalleled pixelated beauty
For me this was actually the Title Theme... I have to say here, that I downloaded this game onto my cracked Wii, and sat there on the verge of tears and just watched the title screen fading to sunset and night, and I REALLY felt bad for pirating this game, but it was in times of dire poorness.
0:04 - Main Theme (Don’t worry we all cried there too) 4:24 -Engage the Enemy 8:13 -Unfinished Business (my favorite theme in Xenoblade 1) 11:17 - Time to Fight! (Remastered is better but it’s still great) 15:10 - Gaur Plain (it’s like saying sour but with a G) 17:45- You Will Know Our Names (plus the Cow comment) 21:13 - Mechanical Rhythm
Xenoblade 2 and 3’s soundtracks are definitely worth checking out as well. If you feel like crying again, “The Tomorrow With You” from Xenoblade 2 will get the job done, and since you have a clear appreciation for vocal tracks in games, “Moebius Battle” from Xenoblade 3 goes absolutely crazy with it
Well, overal I think the first game's OST is still the best one. The 2nd one has some really nice bangers and the best ones may even edge out the best of XC1 for me, but there's also a lot of stuff in it I don't care much for. As for XC3... kinda hard to say. I haven't really taken the time to listen to its songs all that much outside of the game, but in the game itself they don't feel quite as memorable as the ones from the first 2 games.
@@thenonexistinghero As pieces of music i think it's pretty undeniable that Xenoblade 1 is the worst of the three soundtracks. Every game gets more and more detailed and full when it comes to their leitmotifs and structure. That being said i think it's honestly fair for any of the three to be anyone's favorite.
@@Pokemonleafmon Complexity doesn't make music better. Some of the best stuff is also the most simple. Also I think most people rate XC1's soundtrack as the best of the 3.
@@thenonexistingheroXenoblade 2 and 3 have the benefit of Yasunori Mitsuda working on many of the event themes, utilizing leitmotifs and recurring ideas as he often does. I think the themes he created for 2 and 3 are some of the strongest in the series. The themes for Elysium, Homecoming, and Ouroboros are freaking phenomenal, and they appear everywhere in their respective games' soundtracks.
The main theme perfectly embodies the full game imo, the innocent yet charming intro thrn followed by a more tragic part accompanying tragic events, then the realisation of your place in the world and how you are fighting for everything and ensing with a bittersweet conclusion
To explain the '21 foot cow' thing, You Will Know Our Names plays when fighting against unique enemies. Unique enemies are really powerful monsters that are kinda like optional bosses. They usually look the same as normal monsters but are really big and strong and have unique names such as 'Territorial Rotbart', 'Immovable Gonzalez', or 'Elegant Marin'. Immovable Gonzalez sounds silly but it's actually a giant monkey that can one-shot you for looking at him funny.
Hopefully Moebius Battle and also Moebius Battle Interlink (full version with the climax and ending). The climax is the best part of the song and no reactors ever get sent the right version
Hi, I don't know who you are but Xenoblade is a 10/10 franchise. The music works perfectly with the scenes its used it for even further emotional hits. Also, Glad to see someone be hit by the title theme same way I was when I first turned the game on. The music hit hard and the game itself didn't let go. The stories in the games are unironically amazing, peak fiction. The characters are deep and even the side content is better than many other games.
@@kyurei4478 Absolutely no question imo. Piano tunes are great and can do the job perfectly fine, but they just don't come close to a full orchestra blowing away your mind.
@@CritsVG Probably, but I don't know it's not even the instruments, it's more the composition of the music to me. It starts so discreet and then it explodes into a burst of raw emotions and goes into extreme epicness before fading away once again, leaving you to the uncertainty of making this tragedy of life count by completing the game. This is all this song inspires me without even starting the game. To me this is even one of the best ost in the entire series artistically speaking.
@@kyurei4478 Oh yes I definitely agree! This theme doesn't only set a tone or mood, it already tells a story in itself. A tale of something small that grows into something much larger than anyone would have thought. It encapsulates what any of the Xenoblade games habe been about and that's what makes it outstanding.
@@CritsVG Exactly. It's so powerful that this theme alone tells you the entire weight and epicness of the whole series. And it was just for this game originally. I can't even imagine the feeling of someone starting this series now that it's complete and hearing this knowing there is a whole saga that will follow. It now represents the beginning of a whole series and it surely lives up to it.
@@SpaaloneBabaguusi would agree with the original vocals being better but story wise i think the vocals in the remastered version in the cutscenes fit better
well of course if it bothers you, stay with the original version but i along with plenty of people don’t have an issue with it. (i never played the original game so take this as you will)
Xenoblade is known for its power through music. Happiness, Sadness, calm, anger, fear, their all in the ost. Each game focused on it and i will say as a xenoblade music enjoyer i ALWAYS love how powerful their osts are.
The xenoblade games have without question some of the best music ever produced for video games. The games are literal emotional rollercoasters. They're fairly long games, but they're so good that you don't even notice the hours fly by. Highly recommended.
the only reason the definitive edition has mixed reviews is because people are nostalgic for the original. DE uses all live recordings of instrumentalists and vocalists and as someone who loves both soundtracks, DE's is better as a musician because the performance quality adds even more to the amazing music. Nothing wrong with the original, but while I think it's one of the best uses of MIDI I've heard, it just doesn't match the juice of the studio recordings, the studio recordings are perfect quality with concert level energy, it's amazing. and I know you said the vocals in Engage the Enemy were high, but what if I told you the live performance strings and voices swap octaves so the vocals have the top notes. it is insane and never fails to make me cry
To be fair the remastered track from 1 definitive have some excellent renditions that even call back to some of the instrument tones that were used in XC2’s soundtrack which is amazing
Yeah. I'd say most of them are about on the same level as the originals. You Will Know Our Names got a little worse and Engage the Enemy got a lot better.
@@liamm113 Yes, I have. I like the more prominent guitar in the battle themes. In You Will Know Our Names I feel that the crunchy main melody of the original is a bit muted by comparison.
Also the themes Engage the Enemy and You Will Know Our Names, you might want to know that that these have sequel themes in later games. Themes that share similar melodies and serve similar roles. Engage the Enemy is what I like to call the "hype cutscene theme" and is followed up with Counterattack in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Carrying the Weight of Life in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. You Will Know Our Names is the unique monster theme (basically optional bosses) and is followed up with You Will Recall Our Names in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and You Will Know Our Names finale in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
I find the Definitive Edition versions of these songs to be better than the originals with little-no exception, even with usually minor changes, but the originals were already great in their own right. Xenoblade music in every game is bloody brilliant.
I still remember when I opened Xenoblade for the first time and heard/saw the title screen. I was in awe too. I couldn't stop listening. I eventually decided to get up and make dinner while I continued to listen.
There is so much more to enjoy in this OST. You should defenetly consider making a part 2 so you can have the priviledge to hear "an obstacle in our path", "Satorl Marsh", "tragic decision", "mechonis field", "arignithia", "prison island" and all the zanza themes. I can garantee you will have a blast !
Honestly this needs a part 2 for xenoblade 1 alone! Xenoblade games have gigantic soundtracks. Or at least you gotta check out the other xenoblade games they are great. Still I genuinely reccomend doing a part 2 to hear more of a variety of soundtracks cause this is only scratching the surface and frankly is missing some of the best songs of the game. If you ever do a part 2 you gotta listen to Tragic Decision and Beyond The Sky.
This OST is iconic. Almost all the field themes are dynamic with day and night versions, cutscenes are clearly planned around the musical score so many of the moments peak with the music. I cannot believe north America almost didn't get this game. I might of came to the party late in 2022 bit this game still changed my life at 30.
I've heard "You Will Know Our Names" so many times over the years. Finally played Xenoblade this month and my SHOCK when it started playing on some random field encounter with a level 6 slug. I thought for sure it was a late-game boss theme until playing the game. Then Mechanical Rhythm not even being a boss battle song broke me.
YESSSSSS you finally listened to Xenoblade!!! There’s still soooo much more music from just this game alone that you could do more parts of, and don’t even get me started with Xenoblade 2, 3 and all of the unique music from the expansions of these games as well! Hope to hear more from you!
I'm still surprised when I hear people have mixed opinions on the music from the Definitive Edition because IMO having the full orchestra makes the majority of the songs vastly better. It takes a lot of mid songs and makes them absolutely beautiful.
Xenoblade's title theme is so incredibly strong. You listen to this and can't even start the game but when you do, damn the emotions only get crazier from there. I hope you play it someday to understand the connection to the story because it's damn crazy. And rightfully one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
Oh and yes, the remaster soundtrack is controversial to some but that's just because of like 1-2 pieces. It's equally as great imho. If you got a Switch the remaster is worth playing over the original because it's 1:1 the same game but with great QoL changes and updated graphics that look incredible.
Thanks UA-cam recs. The OST 2 for and 3 are fantastic also. XCX is also good though very different due to a different composer. The songs here are by Yoko Shimomura ,Tsutomu Narita, and Kenji Hiramatsu or Hiramatsu with ACE (Hiroyo 'CHiCO' Yamanaka and Tomori 'TOMOri' Kudo) known simply as ACE+
the Definitive version of "Engage The Enemy" has a slightly different vibe but I definitely recommend checking it out, maybe even in your spare time, because wow the vocals go nuts. More uneasy and distressing than the original maybe? Mechanical Rhythm's Definitive version stands out to me too, it feels a lot more heavy metal. Anyway this was really fun to watch! Xbc1 is one of my favourite OSTs of all time, and 2 and 3's OSTs are very very worthy successors. I'd definitely like to see more Xenoblade reactions from you!
Damn, I was _really_ hoping Satorl Marsh (Night) would be on here? Only one area theme? This was still a really cool video! I could've sat down and watched you react to tracks from these games for 40 minutes. Also, you should play this game! It's one of the absolute _best_ game I've played.
I was surprised Mechonis Field wasn't in there. Really all of the other major popular songs from the first game were in there... except the regular battle theme. I like it, but it's definitely not one of the legendary standout tracks the game is known for. Oh and I suppose the final boss theme as well. And Tragic Decision. Okay, probably some more missing. Game has so many legendary tracks.
I had mostly forgotten Time to Fight because even though it goes plenty hard, every other battle theme in Xenoblade goes ABSOLUTELY HAM. But it was really great to hear it pop back up in Future Redeemed Also You Will Know Our Names is less associated with a 21 foot tall cow and moreso known for a 40 foot tall MONKE that insta-kills you when just a moment ago you were having fun jamming to Gaur Plain
2:29 Don't be sorry, everyone was just stunned the first time hearing this main title screen theme, it's just beautiful and set the beginning of an epic adventure !
I'm very happy to see you've reacted to xenoblade's ost!! xenoblade is a very special series to me and its always nice to see people appreciating its soundtrack :] it'll be cool to see you react to xenoblade 2's and xenoblade 3's ost in the future, every game in this trilogy has a god tier ost ^^
Oh there def needs to be more of this, 2 and 3 also have a banger soundtrack! Also not sure who told you that the remaster had mixed opinions, but I’m pretty sure most people enjoy it as much or if not better than the original (especially the OST)
Every Xenoblade soundtrack is phenomenal, but Future Redeemed might have the best music in the series in my opinion. It made me cry even more than the rest of the Xenoblade soundtracks, which was already a hell of a lot 😂
If you look for "The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D", you should see a bunch of small clips they did of the renditions for the release of the 3DS version.
There’s a whole catalog of vocal tracks with lyrics from this series and all of them are amazing. The newest one “Future awaits” actually had me in tears.
You should absolutely listen to more of this soundtrack and from the other 2 games as well. Zanza the Divine has to be one of the best final boss themes of all time
Definitely need to check out the rest of the series soundtracks! Mor Ardain, Tantal, Gormott and Leftherian Archipelego are definitely must hear field themes!
Literally the entire Xenoblade soundtrack is killer, and the remake soundtrack is almost entirely improvements to the original. I highly encourage checking it out along with the other 3 Xenoblade games. This franchise means more to me than any other from any media outlet, and the music only matches the quality of everything else. If not for a video, listen to it in your own time because it's a treat. Have a good day and enjoy!
Actually 4:11, I think most people regard the Definitive Edition ost to be on par with the original. For some important tracks like Engage the Enemy, Mechanical Rhythm & Zanza the Divine, some would even say it's an improvement. Definitive Edition also feature some tracks that are not changed, which is fine because the original are more than servicable. It'd be cool if you can check those out too.
Oh man Xenoblade music is always a treat! Wasn’t expecting this to be the next video but I’m more than happy! Hope you get to check out the other games in the series as well (including their vocal tracks)!
5:30 if you like orchestra with band music, have you ever heard Nightwish? They’re a symphonic metal group that often has a choir here and there as well. You should check them out!
You've made this incredible soundtrack justice with your reactions! Though I'd say that the remaster's versions of it do sound a bit better (even better than these masterpieces, can you imagine?) in terms of mixing and stuff, and the reason why they got a mixed reception is mainly nostalgia biases, so I'd suggest you give them a go too if you're at all curious! :D Especially 'Mechanical Rythm", the remaster's version is even more phenomenal and I think you'd love it! I hope you'll end up doing Xenoblade 2 and 3 as well, these soundtracks are just banger after banger, after banger!
The first game was fantastic. I’m not even a big fan of JRPGs , but this game is the exception. Compelling characters, a unique world, and a strong story with impressive English voice acting.
Xenoblade chronicles is such a banger. I think you might like the OST for Octopath Traveler as well, or if you feel like dipping your toes into anime OSTs then Made in Abyss' soundtrack is an emotional trip.
Didnt realize u just oisted this today, was just looking at Xenoblade OSTs and this was recommended, definitely recommend giving some of the remasters a listen to as well as music from the other games
I would reccomend listening to the definitive edition's soundtrack for engage the enemy, time to fight, gaur plain, you will know our names, and mechanical rythym as well, they remade (i believe) every soundtrack besides the main title. They all are quite different, and just as good as the original mix
Yes, a lot of Xenoblade game time is spent just standing. And listening. Sometimes in the middle of the overworld. Sometimes in the middle of a cutscene. Sometimes you can't make it past the main menu.
Xenoblade's soundtracks are the greatest of all time in my opinion. Soon to all be released on physical media! I'd definitely recommend checking out some of the Definitive Edition remakes for the first game's tracks. They're redone with live instruments and sound heavenly. Both 2 and 3's soundtracks were recorded with full orchestras as well :)
you could easily have a part 2 of just xenoblade 1 alone. once we part ways, zanza the divine, tragic decision, god slaying sword, agniratha night, and so much more
Reminder the opening theme is just the title screen. This is what you hear as soon as you turn on the game. Its...an experience. Easily one of the best experiences ive ever had just starting up a video game.
The '21 foot tall cow' is probably referring to a lvl 80+ boss that's just roaming around the first big open area in the game. You'il usually run into it accidentally, and You Will Know Our Names is the theme that plays when that happens.
You just know that its gonna be one hell of an emotional ride when only the main theme makes you wanna cry... thats how i felt, i couldnt even start the game immidiately, i just HAD to hear the full track before pressing start
Another interesting thing is the English dub cast all are from the UK, one of the characters is even voiced by Jena Coleman who was Clara from Doctor Who.
Yasunori Mitsuda is a god among men regarding soundtracks for JPRG's. I'm so glad you discovered the magical music of Xenoblade. May you listen to every single thing of this OST. You wont regret it!
The remastered OST is generally considered an overall improvement over the original OST. Engage The Enemy in particular sounds so much better in the remaster during the vocal part.
I basically grew up with xenoblade and I'll never forget my first playthrough. This game made me want to be a video game developer and it started my jrpg journey. Im 23 now and wow how time flies.
"Make a girl cry, that's not gonna fly. Make a girl smile, you pass the trial." Anyway, if you really want to cry listening to Xenoblade then check out "The Tomorrow With You" from Xenoblade 2.
I had just finished Xenoblade Chronicles 3 three days ago, so this is perfect timing. Xenoblade's OST is one of my favorites next to Persona 5 for the usage of music in events and moments that live in my head. But if I could say ONLY ONE song to recommend in the Xenoblade series, it's "The Weight of Life"
The Xenoblade series OSTs are truly on another level. Honestly the only game I've played that even comes close to Xenoblade tier with its OST is Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Now that you have witnessed the greatness of the original soundtrack you are legally required to witness the greatness of the other soundtracks ( 2 , 3 & X + the expansions )
X's composer is great and even better if he has context for the music to go its proper place. Which he didn't have for x and it shows. Some great tracks in there for sure though.
The mixed opinions on Definitive edition is more just people having preferences on two excellent takes on the OST. What is not mixed is the Definitive Edition exclusive expansion "Future Connected" which has some amazing stand alone tracks.
Not sure if someone already said this but the young man with the blond hair is Shulk, he’s the protagonist. Xenoblade is my favorite franchise, might be beaten by another franchise I’m playing but I need to play more of that to finalize my opinion.
Gaur Plain will always make me emotional. It's when the game really starts...you enter through this tight passage with high cliffs on both sides and suddenly find yourself in this huge grassland, teeming with all sorts of life everywhere as this song rises.
in the original release on the wii, the title screen even had dynamic day and night switching. it was epic how the stars rose to the music and then again to the sunrise.
I almost wanna say that you should react to the entire soundtrack for all the xenoblade games like with your pokemon masters music reactions, but it's up to you.
I also get incredibly emotional at the main theme, don't worry. I will say, hearing it on the main menu itself seeing the scenery change throughout the piece, there's nothing like it
Welcome to the world of Xenoblade music, where almost every track from every game is a banger or makes you cry, and usually it's both. Definitely check out some of the themes from Xenoblade 2, my favourite being "Deathmatch with Torna"
Also from what I've gathered from your tastes I have a feeling you'll love the battle themes from the extra stories frome these games. Time to Fight (Bionis shoulder) Future Connected Xenoblade Chronicles Battle! Torna. Torna the Golden Country Xenoblade Chronicles 2 New Battle Future Redeemed Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Amazed that I didn't see it mentioned yet, maybe i'm just blind but, Unfinished business plays once. Just once. One time in the entire game. ONCE WITHOUT LOOPING
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No check out the definitive edition ost.
Yes I think you should atleast some of the songs after you have done some from the other games in the series
@@gboxb3215 agreed Definitive edition is really well done I really like that they added the option to play the original music through the game or the remix/update version of the themes...
Fire emblem ID Purpose is my main favorite Fire Emblem theme but Xenoblade chronicles definitely has the theme themes for me
please check the "main theme" WII version with background rendering
you will realize it was so powerful for an intro song to have a rendered background, instead of still images
absolute unparalleled pixelated beauty
We need a part 2, and maybe even Xenoblade 2 & 3 videos. I'd also recommend Etrian Odyssey IV and Trails in the Sky the 3rd, their OST is incredible.
We need more parts of these because Xenoblade has outstanding music
There could _very_ easily be a part 2 and 3, Xenoblade 1 alone.
Agreed
Your wish has come true!
And now, you've witnessed the greatness that is this soundtrack
And hopefully she witnesses the other two as well
without witnessing the greatness of zanza the divine (missed opportunity) idk how 2 and 3 will go
She will know this soundtrack, then she will recall this soundtrack. Finally she will know this soundtrack's name ~finale.
@@coolyeh1017 Great pun also true :')
after hearing all of that shit, she will said "all i am is fading, the memories it is vanishing"
"You will know our names" blows everyone away on the first listen, this was inevitable
You Will Know Our Names: I am Inevitable.
And the second, and the third, and the trillionth...
For me this was actually the Title Theme...
I have to say here, that I downloaded this game onto my cracked Wii, and sat there on the verge of tears and just watched the title screen fading to sunset and night, and I REALLY felt bad for pirating this game, but it was in times of dire poorness.
Emily: "This is the best OST I've ever heard."
Me: "One of us! One of us! One of us!"
0:04 - Main Theme (Don’t worry we all cried there too)
4:24 -Engage the Enemy
8:13 -Unfinished Business (my favorite theme in Xenoblade 1)
11:17 - Time to Fight! (Remastered is better but it’s still great)
15:10 - Gaur Plain (it’s like saying sour but with a G)
17:45- You Will Know Our Names (plus the Cow comment)
21:13 - Mechanical Rhythm
Power rhyme with sour. Sweet sound better!
“I need you to STOP!!!”
Xenoblade OST: Really feeling it, eh?
19:23 Not just a tall cow, but also a cute little bunny named Scrupulous Antonio or some such 😂
And it's usually some cosmic horror way above your level that will, unless you're prepared, consume your soul if you so much as look at it funny.
Heck, it could even be a caterpillar. If this theme plays, get ready for it to wreck your shit.
Not even that, a level 80 orangutan in the beginning area of the game
Xenoblade 2 and 3’s soundtracks are definitely worth checking out as well. If you feel like crying again, “The Tomorrow With You” from Xenoblade 2 will get the job done, and since you have a clear appreciation for vocal tracks in games, “Moebius Battle” from Xenoblade 3 goes absolutely crazy with it
absolutely
Bringer of Chaos Ultimate is also a thing and we're all better thanks to it.
Also Xenoblade X if your a fan of vocals
@@cyberrb25 Based Zeke von Genbu enjoyer I see
all the songs at the ending sequence of 2 always get me
You are in for a treat Emily, this series has been growing in popularity, and the first game’s ost is just the beginning
Well, overal I think the first game's OST is still the best one. The 2nd one has some really nice bangers and the best ones may even edge out the best of XC1 for me, but there's also a lot of stuff in it I don't care much for. As for XC3... kinda hard to say. I haven't really taken the time to listen to its songs all that much outside of the game, but in the game itself they don't feel quite as memorable as the ones from the first 2 games.
@@thenonexistinghero As pieces of music i think it's pretty undeniable that Xenoblade 1 is the worst of the three soundtracks. Every game gets more and more detailed and full when it comes to their leitmotifs and structure.
That being said i think it's honestly fair for any of the three to be anyone's favorite.
@@Pokemonleafmon Complexity doesn't make music better. Some of the best stuff is also the most simple. Also I think most people rate XC1's soundtrack as the best of the 3.
@@thenonexistingheroXenoblade 2 and 3 have the benefit of Yasunori Mitsuda working on many of the event themes, utilizing leitmotifs and recurring ideas as he often does. I think the themes he created for 2 and 3 are some of the strongest in the series. The themes for Elysium, Homecoming, and Ouroboros are freaking phenomenal, and they appear everywhere in their respective games' soundtracks.
Xenoblade has some of the most diverse music. From chill piano melodies to intense rock themes this series has it all
And eclectic electric Jazz in the DLC
The main theme perfectly embodies the full game imo, the innocent yet charming intro thrn followed by a more tragic part accompanying tragic events, then the realisation of your place in the world and how you are fighting for everything and ensing with a bittersweet conclusion
To explain the '21 foot cow' thing, You Will Know Our Names plays when fighting against unique enemies. Unique enemies are really powerful monsters that are kinda like optional bosses.
They usually look the same as normal monsters but are really big and strong and have unique names such as 'Territorial Rotbart', 'Immovable Gonzalez', or 'Elegant Marin'.
Immovable Gonzalez sounds silly but it's actually a giant monkey that can one-shot you for looking at him funny.
And he is level 90
« that can one-shot you for looking at him funny »
« This one looked at me funny, I'm gonna blast him into next week »
Eunie = Immovable Gonzalez??
@@MK73DSEunie is absolutely a unique enemy that’s for sure
Can confirm when I played I got my ass handed to just being in its general direction
And then there is Despotic Arsene
I canNOT wait for her to reach Moebius Battle in the XC3 soudntrack because holy shit these composers are geniuses with their compositions.
That theme, A Formidable Enemy, A Life Sent On, etc. They're all sooo good!
Hopefully Moebius Battle and also Moebius Battle Interlink (full version with the climax and ending). The climax is the best part of the song and no reactors ever get sent the right version
Hi, I don't know who you are but Xenoblade is a 10/10 franchise. The music works perfectly with the scenes its used it for even further emotional hits. Also, Glad to see someone be hit by the title theme same way I was when I first turned the game on. The music hit hard and the game itself didn't let go. The stories in the games are unironically amazing, peak fiction. The characters are deep and even the side content is better than many other games.
Best title theme in the series in my opinion.
@@kyurei4478 Absolutely no question imo. Piano tunes are great and can do the job perfectly fine, but they just don't come close to a full orchestra blowing away your mind.
@@CritsVG Probably, but I don't know it's not even the instruments, it's more the composition of the music to me. It starts so discreet and then it explodes into a burst of raw emotions and goes into extreme epicness before fading away once again, leaving you to the uncertainty of making this tragedy of life count by completing the game. This is all this song inspires me without even starting the game. To me this is even one of the best ost in the entire series artistically speaking.
@@kyurei4478 Oh yes I definitely agree! This theme doesn't only set a tone or mood, it already tells a story in itself. A tale of something small that grows into something much larger than anyone would have thought. It encapsulates what any of the Xenoblade games habe been about and that's what makes it outstanding.
@@CritsVG Exactly. It's so powerful that this theme alone tells you the entire weight and epicness of the whole series. And it was just for this game originally. I can't even imagine the feeling of someone starting this series now that it's complete and hearing this knowing there is a whole saga that will follow. It now represents the beginning of a whole series and it surely lives up to it.
If you think the vocals of "Engage the enemy" are high you have to listen to the definitive version. Its soooooooo much better in the vocal part
honestly i have to disagree, i love the original way more than the definitive version
@@SpaaloneBabaguusi would agree with the original vocals being better but story wise i think the vocals in the remastered version in the cutscenes fit better
@@maguire4428 the remastered vocals legitimately take me out of the cutscenes it plays in, i just can't enjoy it
well of course if it bothers you, stay with the original version but i along with plenty of people don’t have an issue with it. (i never played the original game so take this as you will)
It's an awful remix and the worst in DE lmao
The Gate to Xenoblade Chronicles Music has OPENED
Definitive edition cleans up the tracks and sounds much nice tbh
Eryth Sea is the perfect example of this (must listen to the “day” version)
Xenoblade is known for its power through music. Happiness, Sadness, calm, anger, fear, their all in the ost. Each game focused on it and i will say as a xenoblade music enjoyer i ALWAYS love how powerful their osts are.
Man if you loved this, Xenoblade 3 is gonna knock your socks off.
A life Sent On and The Weight of Life in particular are absolute master pieces.
Also Ms Gambit and enemy of the world are just 👌🏻👌🏻
She’ll be full of beans yes
The xenoblade games have without question some of the best music ever produced for video games. The games are literal emotional rollercoasters. They're fairly long games, but they're so good that you don't even notice the hours fly by. Highly recommended.
Ladies and gentlemen, one of the greatest soundtracks in a JRPG.
It only gets better from here
Xenoblade has such magnificent music. I highly recommend you listen to other Xenoblade entries, because this is just the tip of the iceberg!
the only reason the definitive edition has mixed reviews is because people are nostalgic for the original. DE uses all live recordings of instrumentalists and vocalists and as someone who loves both soundtracks, DE's is better as a musician because the performance quality adds even more to the amazing music. Nothing wrong with the original, but while I think it's one of the best uses of MIDI I've heard, it just doesn't match the juice of the studio recordings, the studio recordings are perfect quality with concert level energy, it's amazing. and I know you said the vocals in Engage the Enemy were high, but what if I told you the live performance strings and voices swap octaves so the vocals have the top notes. it is insane and never fails to make me cry
To be fair the remastered track from 1 definitive have some excellent renditions that even call back to some of the instrument tones that were used in XC2’s soundtrack which is amazing
Yeah. I'd say most of them are about on the same level as the originals. You Will Know Our Names got a little worse and Engage the Enemy got a lot better.
Time to fight for me got way better
They're mostly improvements to be honest, orchestral sound helps a lot
@@Cool-Vest really, I feel like you will know our names got a lot better personally. Interesting to hear that. Did you play og xc?
@@liamm113 Yes, I have. I like the more prominent guitar in the battle themes. In You Will Know Our Names I feel that the crunchy main melody of the original is a bit muted by comparison.
Also the themes Engage the Enemy and You Will Know Our Names, you might want to know that that these have sequel themes in later games. Themes that share similar melodies and serve similar roles.
Engage the Enemy is what I like to call the "hype cutscene theme" and is followed up with Counterattack in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Carrying the Weight of Life in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
You Will Know Our Names is the unique monster theme (basically optional bosses) and is followed up with You Will Recall Our Names in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and You Will Know Our Names finale in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
I find the Definitive Edition versions of these songs to be better than the originals with little-no exception, even with usually minor changes, but the originals were already great in their own right. Xenoblade music in every game is bloody brilliant.
I still remember when I opened Xenoblade for the first time and heard/saw the title screen. I was in awe too. I couldn't stop listening. I eventually decided to get up and make dinner while I continued to listen.
There is so much more to enjoy in this OST. You should defenetly consider making a part 2 so you can have the priviledge to hear "an obstacle in our path", "Satorl Marsh", "tragic decision", "mechonis field", "arignithia", "prison island" and all the zanza themes. I can garantee you will have a blast !
One thing is for certain; Xenoblade never disappoints in the music department!
Honestly this needs a part 2 for xenoblade 1 alone! Xenoblade games have gigantic soundtracks. Or at least you gotta check out the other xenoblade games they are great. Still I genuinely reccomend doing a part 2 to hear more of a variety of soundtracks cause this is only scratching the surface and frankly is missing some of the best songs of the game. If you ever do a part 2 you gotta listen to Tragic Decision and Beyond The Sky.
This OST is iconic. Almost all the field themes are dynamic with day and night versions, cutscenes are clearly planned around the musical score so many of the moments peak with the music. I cannot believe north America almost didn't get this game. I might of came to the party late in 2022 bit this game still changed my life at 30.
I've heard "You Will Know Our Names" so many times over the years. Finally played Xenoblade this month and my SHOCK when it started playing on some random field encounter with a level 6 slug. I thought for sure it was a late-game boss theme until playing the game. Then Mechanical Rhythm not even being a boss battle song broke me.
YESSSSSS you finally listened to Xenoblade!!! There’s still soooo much more music from just this game alone that you could do more parts of, and don’t even get me started with Xenoblade 2, 3 and all of the unique music from the expansions of these games as well! Hope to hear more from you!
Love this react, is the true meaning of "im really feeling it" ❤
I'm still surprised when I hear people have mixed opinions on the music from the Definitive Edition because IMO having the full orchestra makes the majority of the songs vastly better. It takes a lot of mid songs and makes them absolutely beautiful.
This soundtrack is a masterpiece and the game is a lot of fun as someone who doesn't play a lot of jrpgs.
Most of the remastered tracks are really good, some arguably better. At the very least, they are worth giving a listen to
This, Sword Valley in particular.
Xenoblade's title theme is so incredibly strong. You listen to this and can't even start the game but when you do, damn the emotions only get crazier from there.
I hope you play it someday to understand the connection to the story because it's damn crazy. And rightfully one of the greatest JRPGs of all time.
Oh and yes, the remaster soundtrack is controversial to some but that's just because of like 1-2 pieces.
It's equally as great imho.
If you got a Switch the remaster is worth playing over the original because it's 1:1 the same game but with great QoL changes and updated graphics that look incredible.
Thanks UA-cam recs. The OST 2 for and 3 are fantastic also. XCX is also good though very different due to a different composer.
The songs here are by Yoko Shimomura ,Tsutomu Narita, and Kenji Hiramatsu or Hiramatsu with ACE (Hiroyo 'CHiCO' Yamanaka and Tomori 'TOMOri' Kudo) known simply as ACE+
the Definitive version of "Engage The Enemy" has a slightly different vibe but I definitely recommend checking it out, maybe even in your spare time, because wow the vocals go nuts. More uneasy and distressing than the original maybe? Mechanical Rhythm's Definitive version stands out to me too, it feels a lot more heavy metal.
Anyway this was really fun to watch! Xbc1 is one of my favourite OSTs of all time, and 2 and 3's OSTs are very very worthy successors. I'd definitely like to see more Xenoblade reactions from you!
Damn, I was _really_ hoping Satorl Marsh (Night) would be on here? Only one area theme? This was still a really cool video! I could've sat down and watched you react to tracks from these games for 40 minutes. Also, you should play this game! It's one of the absolute _best_ game I've played.
Shes got to livestream the entire ost reaction! They really all deserve the spotlight!
I was surprised Mechonis Field wasn't in there. Really all of the other major popular songs from the first game were in there... except the regular battle theme. I like it, but it's definitely not one of the legendary standout tracks the game is known for. Oh and I suppose the final boss theme as well. And Tragic Decision.
Okay, probably some more missing. Game has so many legendary tracks.
@@thenonexistinghero Mechonis Field is straight up my favorite track from Xenoblade 1.
I had mostly forgotten Time to Fight because even though it goes plenty hard, every other battle theme in Xenoblade goes ABSOLUTELY HAM. But it was really great to hear it pop back up in Future Redeemed
Also You Will Know Our Names is less associated with a 21 foot tall cow and moreso known for a 40 foot tall MONKE that insta-kills you when just a moment ago you were having fun jamming to Gaur Plain
The xenoblade soundtracks are definitely my favorite collections of music ever
They prove how powerful music can be
2:29 Don't be sorry, everyone was just stunned the first time hearing this main title screen theme, it's just beautiful and set the beginning of an epic adventure !
I'm very happy to see you've reacted to xenoblade's ost!! xenoblade is a very special series to me and its always nice to see people appreciating its soundtrack :] it'll be cool to see you react to xenoblade 2's and xenoblade 3's ost in the future, every game in this trilogy has a god tier ost ^^
Oh there def needs to be more of this, 2 and 3 also have a banger soundtrack! Also not sure who told you that the remaster had mixed opinions, but I’m pretty sure most people enjoy it as much or if not better than the original (especially the OST)
Glad this popped up in my recommended feed. If only so I could feel validated in that the title theme is infact flipping amazing
This one is a ride from start to finish just has to be said now
A *wild* ride, one could say
Every Xenoblade soundtrack is phenomenal, but Future Redeemed might have the best music in the series in my opinion. It made me cry even more than the rest of the Xenoblade soundtracks, which was already a hell of a lot 😂
If you look for "The music of Xenoblade Chronicles 3D", you should see a bunch of small clips they did of the renditions for the release of the 3DS version.
There’s a whole catalog of vocal tracks with lyrics from this series and all of them are amazing. The newest one “Future awaits” actually had me in tears.
You should absolutely listen to more of this soundtrack and from the other 2 games as well. Zanza the Divine has to be one of the best final boss themes of all time
Definitely need to check out the rest of the series soundtracks! Mor Ardain, Tantal, Gormott and Leftherian Archipelego are definitely must hear field themes!
Literally the entire Xenoblade soundtrack is killer, and the remake soundtrack is almost entirely improvements to the original. I highly encourage checking it out along with the other 3 Xenoblade games. This franchise means more to me than any other from any media outlet, and the music only matches the quality of everything else. If not for a video, listen to it in your own time because it's a treat. Have a good day and enjoy!
There are no words to tell how much I enjoy every Xenoblade OSTs
The effort some game studios put into the OST is insane. They could compete with national assembles or win the ESC depending on the style of music.
Actually 4:11, I think most people regard the Definitive Edition ost to be on par with the original. For some important tracks like Engage the Enemy, Mechanical Rhythm & Zanza the Divine, some would even say it's an improvement. Definitive Edition also feature some tracks that are not changed, which is fine because the original are more than servicable.
It'd be cool if you can check those out too.
Oh man Xenoblade music is always a treat! Wasn’t expecting this to be the next video but I’m more than happy! Hope you get to check out the other games in the series as well (including their vocal tracks)!
It’s over when she gets to 3 man that game’s music hits
If you liked Main theme, you'll fall in love with "Shulk and fiora" ost
5:30 if you like orchestra with band music, have you ever heard Nightwish? They’re a symphonic metal group that often has a choir here and there as well. You should check them out!
You've made this incredible soundtrack justice with your reactions! Though I'd say that the remaster's versions of it do sound a bit better (even better than these masterpieces, can you imagine?) in terms of mixing and stuff, and the reason why they got a mixed reception is mainly nostalgia biases, so I'd suggest you give them a go too if you're at all curious! :D Especially 'Mechanical Rythm", the remaster's version is even more phenomenal and I think you'd love it!
I hope you'll end up doing Xenoblade 2 and 3 as well, these soundtracks are just banger after banger, after banger!
The first game was fantastic. I’m not even a big fan of JRPGs , but this game is the exception. Compelling characters, a unique world, and a strong story with impressive English voice acting.
If you revisit more Xenoblade 1 themes, definitely need to listen to Zanza The Divine, Time to Fight (Bionis Shoulder), and Fogbeast Battle!
Xenoblade chronicles is such a banger. I think you might like the OST for Octopath Traveler as well, or if you feel like dipping your toes into anime OSTs then Made in Abyss' soundtrack is an emotional trip.
Didnt realize u just oisted this today, was just looking at Xenoblade OSTs and this was recommended, definitely recommend giving some of the remasters a listen to as well as music from the other games
absolutely need more parts of xenoblade ost reactions
"Oh my god"
WE GOT ANOTHER ONE, XENOCHADS
I would reccomend listening to the definitive edition's soundtrack for engage the enemy, time to fight, gaur plain, you will know our names, and mechanical rythym as well, they remade (i believe) every soundtrack besides the main title. They all are quite different, and just as good as the original mix
they actually only remade like 3/4ths of the OST, a lot of them are unchanged
Yes, a lot of Xenoblade game time is spent just standing. And listening. Sometimes in the middle of the overworld. Sometimes in the middle of a cutscene. Sometimes you can't make it past the main menu.
Xenoblade's soundtracks are the greatest of all time in my opinion. Soon to all be released on physical media! I'd definitely recommend checking out some of the Definitive Edition remakes for the first game's tracks. They're redone with live instruments and sound heavenly. Both 2 and 3's soundtracks were recorded with full orchestras as well :)
you could easily have a part 2 of just xenoblade 1 alone. once we part ways, zanza the divine, tragic decision, god slaying sword, agniratha night, and so much more
Reminder the opening theme is just the title screen. This is what you hear as soon as you turn on the game. Its...an experience. Easily one of the best experiences ive ever had just starting up a video game.
The '21 foot tall cow' is probably referring to a lvl 80+ boss that's just roaming around the first big open area in the game. You'il usually run into it accidentally, and You Will Know Our Names is the theme that plays when that happens.
You just know that its gonna be one hell of an emotional ride when only the main theme makes you wanna cry... thats how i felt, i couldnt even start the game immidiately, i just HAD to hear the full track before pressing start
Fun fact: Unfinished Business was vomposed to be used in one single cutscene in the game, and never appears again throughout the game after that
Unfinished Business really is Unfinished because its used once and it doesnt even get to loop before its never heard again.
Another interesting thing is the English dub cast all are from the UK, one of the characters is even voiced by Jena Coleman who was Clara from Doctor Who.
Yasunori Mitsuda is a god among men regarding soundtracks for JPRG's. I'm so glad you discovered the magical music of Xenoblade. May you listen to every single thing of this OST. You wont regret it!
True but Matsuda had very little to do with xc1, only the ending theme Beyond the Sky
The remastered OST is generally considered an overall improvement over the original OST. Engage The Enemy in particular sounds so much better in the remaster during the vocal part.
From the video title alone, my friend, you've got no damn idea, this franchise changes you.
I basically grew up with xenoblade and I'll never forget my first playthrough. This game made me want to be a video game developer and it started my jrpg journey. Im 23 now and wow how time flies.
"Make a girl cry, that's not gonna fly. Make a girl smile, you pass the trial."
Anyway, if you really want to cry listening to Xenoblade then check out "The Tomorrow With You" from Xenoblade 2.
I had just finished Xenoblade Chronicles 3 three days ago, so this is perfect timing. Xenoblade's OST is one of my favorites next to Persona 5 for the usage of music in events and moments that live in my head. But if I could say ONLY ONE song to recommend in the Xenoblade series, it's "The Weight of Life"
The Xenoblade series OSTs are truly on another level. Honestly the only game I've played that even comes close to Xenoblade tier with its OST is Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Now that you have witnessed the greatness of the original soundtrack you are legally required to witness the greatness of the other soundtracks ( 2 , 3 & X + the expansions )
X's composer is great and even better if he has context for the music to go its proper place.
Which he didn't have for x and it shows. Some great tracks in there for sure though.
You Will Know Our Names is heard during Unique Monster encounters. (High level monsters with unique names in the format of Adjective Human Name)
The mixed opinions on Definitive edition is more just people having preferences on two excellent takes on the OST.
What is not mixed is the Definitive Edition exclusive expansion "Future Connected" which has some amazing stand alone tracks.
Not sure if someone already said this but the young man with the blond hair is Shulk, he’s the protagonist. Xenoblade is my favorite franchise, might be beaten by another franchise I’m playing but I need to play more of that to finalize my opinion.
The music in this series seriously never disappoints
Gaur Plain will always make me emotional. It's when the game really starts...you enter through this tight passage with high cliffs on both sides and suddenly find yourself in this huge grassland, teeming with all sorts of life everywhere as this song rises.
in the original release on the wii, the title screen even had dynamic day and night switching. it was epic how the stars rose to the music and then again to the sunrise.
Absolutely recommend listening to the ost from the other games including Future Connected and the DLCs from 2 and 3.
I almost wanna say that you should react to the entire soundtrack for all the xenoblade games like with your pokemon masters music reactions, but it's up to you.
I also get incredibly emotional at the main theme, don't worry. I will say, hearing it on the main menu itself seeing the scenery change throughout the piece, there's nothing like it
Welcome to the world of Xenoblade music, where almost every track from every game is a banger or makes you cry, and usually it's both.
Definitely check out some of the themes from Xenoblade 2, my favourite being "Deathmatch with Torna"
Also from what I've gathered from your tastes I have a feeling you'll love the battle themes from the extra stories frome these games.
Time to Fight (Bionis shoulder) Future Connected Xenoblade Chronicles
Battle! Torna. Torna the Golden Country Xenoblade Chronicles 2
New Battle Future Redeemed Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Amazed that I didn't see it mentioned yet, maybe i'm just blind but, Unfinished business plays once. Just once. One time in the entire game. ONCE
WITHOUT LOOPING
Fun fact the title screen will cycle from day to night and day again reachinh day once the main theme ends
Also if you listen to more xenoblade check out the track reminiscence