Ah, I remember watching my dad play Max Payne 2, he kinda has a bad attitude so I didn't like spending time with him even back then but that was such a memorable moment for me. I've never thought of games being something you can show to your kids, kinda like how you could show them old cartoons you watched, and not only show but also experience them together. If I will still be playing games after becoming a father, I'll make sure to play the old ones with the kids. Thanks for sharing this, it warms my heart a little.
Well, there is not a clear golden age in videogames. Some people say it was when the PS1 was released and the 3D graphics rose, others say it was back in the middle 80s when the NES saved the videogame industry, and others say that the golden age is now, with the rise of the indie games in the last years
I love the isolated and desolate feel of the old games, but the reboot games are great too. I feel like her character is developed so much better in the reboots
Am 38 now.... still this touches me deeply......... downloaded it and play it everytime i feel down. Its a tune of hope.... everything will be just fine...
Played this with my Son all year..as a team..haven't seen my Son in 6 years...reminds me of happier times.he's married now..I wasn't invited...guess that's modern life....funny though..it doesn't matter how rich you are..one thing you can't buy.. is..time.enjoy and cherish what you have..can all end in the blink of an eye... #peace x
Yeah Mike, you can even say "hey, I ran into a UA-cam video of the Tomb Raider theme and it got me thinking...". It's never too late to pick up the phone or even send a text message.
I do as a matter of fact you can download all of the Tomb Raider soundtracks on Tomb Raider Chronicles, Nathan composed the 1st 3 games so if you are interested here www.tombraiderchronicles.com/soundtrack/index.html
The harp, the oboe, the strings and the Gregorian chant... What an absolutely beautiful piece of music. I remember back before the days of UA-cam, I would sit at the start screen and listen to this over and over again before actually playing.
I still remember that low res photo in Lara's passport, in the main menu. And the far too big, far too empty and lifeless Croft Manor. I was obsessed back then, I wanted to go "beyond" the threshold and literally dive into this game with its lore, expanding on it. It was 80% due to the main theme, indeed a phenomenal composition!
This song perfectly captures the feeling of exploring an unknown place. At first, everything is so mysterious and ominous but as you walk around more and more, you start noticing the beauty of it
Such a beautiful opening to such an amazing and memorable theme... so somber, elegant and mysterious all at the same time.. My oldest sister used to play this game all the time while we we're growing up, hearing this theme at the main menu use to brighten up my day... I miss her oh so dearly, may she RIP.. love and miss you sis
All I think about is, my sisters and I trying to solve these levels & if we had trouble we’d shout “Daaaaad!” And he’d come sitting on his knees or on a couch - it was always one of those two & he’s always been able to solve them. If he ever had trouble we’d spend almost all night trying to solve it. Memories that will forever live in my heart. We are all still huge fans 😍☺️
The most recent tomb raider game was great in my opinion, but I agree with you, the days of quality over quantity are more or less gone. There are still pockets of it though...
On the contrary according to the TRA unlockable commentaries this game was actually pretty rushed. And I remember interviews of employees back then who talked about they were pressured to make a TR game for every xmas resulting in them attempting to kill her off in 4. In that respect back then Tomb Raider was the CoD of it's time, people just remember it more fondly.
Happy 25th anniversary to the video game franchise that revolutionized the action-adventure genre and gave birth to gaming's first lady who left a huge impact on modern pop culture.
You have no idea how deep this theme carved into my mind, it is still the best theme of the series, purely magical and full of mysteries. Whenever the game play the theme in some section ingame, goosebumps!
***** True, but honestly I am okay with the adult life. Keeping that whimsical childlike wonder makes it much easier to work with, even during the dark times. Kinda what this song describes to me in its sound, wonder with some hard times that eventually are overcome through persistence and positive attitude.
Daniel Ramos I have yet to beat it, I only made it half way recently since I was terrible at the game when I was kid. Still though, the first level, Lara's Mansion, and this theme was just spectacular to me at that time. It was like nothing I ever saw before.
I watched my brother and my dad playing this game when i was 6. i always got spooked when they were underwater like in the Cistern and when they fought the great Atlantean beast But when i came back i always seen them either winning or getting out of the level. It was a great game and i'm glad i have it on PSN. it brings back a lot of childhood memories of gaming. its a very very iconic classic
I am twelve. I know I haven't yet savoured the true nostalgia, but I used to play this with my uncle, (my PS1 was in his house) every weekend when I went there. I remember being stuck in the Lost Valleys, and him suddenly making a breakthrough in the Tomb of Qualopec. It's been five years since I found the four keys from the four rooms. (Thor, Neptune, Atlas and Damocles). I can still remember standing on the golden hand of Midas, before our memory card malfunctioned. We have never, to this day, found a way to the statue of Midas again. And this theme, just make me wanna say - "Uncle Glyn, we still haven't finished Tomb Raider, so let's go do it!" I had better stop typing now before I short circuit my keyboard with my own tears.......
There is still a long trip ahead, but you'll manage it! The golden hand of Midas is the toughest level in the game because it has a puzzle that it's little hard to solve if you don't really use your brains or ain't lucky.
I'm just 14 years old, so I know I will never known how feels the true nostalgia that the most of you have when you hear this song but.. I just played Tomb Raider in a PS1 because my father Introduced me to. I played with him when I was 3 years ( obviusly he helped me ) and I have a HUGE respect of this saga. Lara Croft is my favourite videogame character and I love her in all her versions. This song and the most of the soundtrack of the game are a masterpiece.
You don't have to be any particular age to enjoy this music or the original games. I was only a toddler when the first one came out. And it was only thanks to my cousins' massive video game library that I knew about it at all. They had all the cool games my siblings and I weren't allowed to play!
@@FranBillan Man I didn’t even realize your original post was 9 years ago until just now. Good to see you still around and well almost a decade later continuing to enjoy these relics of the past.
One of the most memorable and hardest games ever. Beat this without a cheat guide at 9 years old. My kids are now obsessed with Fortnite, I hope they one day get to enjoy this masterpiece.
I can't even begin to tell you how serene it feels to hear this. Of all the games to be the very first video game you ever played, I'm so glad it was this one.
Funny. How something like this can bring back a memory, I was 17 it was snowing outside, I just remember looking out at the church in the distance, as it got more covered with this playing in the background - had both my parents back then, strange how something can take you back so suddenly. I was at peace then.
I remember the exact moment I first played this game in 1997. I was 10. It was at my neighbours' house in Luzira, Kampala. We would all gather about and play all holiday long.
It doesn’t have to be only part of your past, it can be part of your present as well, go and play it right now! Remember that you’re still that same kid but in a different looking body and these game are still out there for you to play them whenever you want. I’ve already bought all the classics on steam and just beat the second one. Thank you Lara! 🖤🖤🖤
I remember playing this game as a 14 year old that was lost in addiction and was in trouble with the law. This music gave me peace when I was lost. Thank you for sharing.
I just might be getting old and nostalgic, but I can't help but think that none of the modern games out right now have that same iconic feel to them. I mean, you knew you were part of something HUGE when playing Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Half-Life and many other titles. When did everyone stop making these amazing atmospheric adventures with souls? Sure, there some great games out there like The Last of Us but those are few and far between.
I'll tell you what it is! Complexity when it comes to challenge, simplicity when it comes to creativity! Old games were hard and challenging (sometimes unapologetically!), yet were simple at its design (geometry of old game worlds were engaging and easy to follow no matter how challenging and hard gameplay is...)...today everyone try hard to make everything as complex as possible in an attempt to win a race to make it as replicate to real life as possible! Old games never tried to achieve that...not saying they weren't aiming to be revolutionary or groundbreaking, but making everything too overly complicated surely wasn't main goal! These days you can't find people, who wouldn't talk about realism and stuff and this is honestly boring...we forgot what video games were supposed to be about on the first place...it's a healthy combination of fun and challenge! That is what makes games enaging! That is not without trying to make it as atmospheric as possible off course as its very important too...
I remember the 1996 when i touch ( the very first time ) psx at my friend's house and the first game was the demo of Tomb Raider and that music in background... it was so magical mix of childchood and ( after mega drive / genesis ) touch of new kind of technology. It was so realistic, i remember when Lara goes swimming under the water when you dive, thoes underwater "lights" effects so realistic back then... so nostalgic and nintendo 64 XD.... sorry for my English.
I want this played at my funeral. I said it. It suits every ounce of when that moment is to come, and to know this era shaped my childhood. So bittersweet and Never fails to bring me to tears.
My name is Lara because of this game. I used to watch my dad play it until I was old enough to play too. This song has been stuck in my head for a looooong time. Thanks for uploading it!
There are times I feel a need for adventure away from the mundaneness of life and almost 30 years later, this pops in my mind. If I had a chance to tell the developers of this game, I’d tell them: Thank you. Your job, your often times “mundaneness” of making this wonderful game and franchise was not for vain. We’re here, and you made an impact on us after all this time. We still have an urge for adventure.
One of THE most beautiful and moving pieces of music I've EVER heard...and, it was written for a video game. I remember the frustrations..and then, the triumphs of getting from level to level because I HAD to see what was up around that bend. The song is absolutely gorgeous and I could listen to it over and over! Luckily, I have 2 and 3 to listen to and like just as much. A beautiful theme in all of its forms. The whole soundtrack is interesting to listen to and I remember it being one of only a handful of Sony discs that you could play outside of the system. Doom (which is also badass!) was the same as were the sequels here..but, not too many else. I'm sure my friends here will be able to add to that list - as they too, are from my generation if they can remember what I'm talking about. A beautiful piece that I'm gonna go listen to another 100 times..😁 Thank you very much indeed for the upload!
In 2002, I was about 7 years old I discovered my grandmother and her husband had a ps1 in the guest room- inside was TR1. Whenever I visited I’d watched her play.. When I was older she let me have the game. I’m now a big fan of Lara. So much my uncle asked his gf at the time to call and pretend she was Lara wishing me a happy birthday lol I found out it wasn’t Lara but I didn’t care because it felt so real in the moment.
I was still a baby when my father played this game . Later he told me about it and got me into the series He would say this music was relaxing for him when he is done from an intense gameplay session or been through a tough work . He also said that sometimes that he would wake up in the night because he figured a way to pass a puzzle . Good times
This music would play occasionally when you discovered a new area. I didn't know whether to be intimidated or excited. Great times. Dark souls is the closest experience i've had to a similar atmosphere in a game since. That's been about it.
I turn 40 this year. And OMG wha an absolute privilege that Tomb Raider was the first game I played on the PlayStation . 25 amazing years later it’s still my favourite and the music is incredibly atmospheric. They don’t make them like this anymore
23 years. Still the most iconic female character in gaming. Makes me feel old though, I’m 23 myself and this is just memories growing up for me man. Damn
Right there with you, im 35 now, have 2 kids of my own, and i come back to listen to this track every so often, purely because the music itself was so impacted on my as a kid/teen - I can literally remember every moment in my room, what i was doing, everything, just playing this in the background. I wish you all the luck and success in the new life were in now!
The first game was really good and the music was well done. Shame the films didnt capture what this game had. It wasnt about the action but the mystery and acient areas in the tombs.
Well I'll admit it. Im internally crying like a flipping baby. I remember this being the first franchise I ever played, the game that got me into games, and wow... I just..... Wow.... I need a hug.
My dad bought me Tomb Raider Chronicles back then at Blockbuster when I was about 8 or 9. I remember I never got to pass the streets of Rome, it was so difficult to me but I had a lot of fun getting attacked by the dogs, and the music oh boy the music to that game stayed in me forever, now 31 still got the games somewhere but not much time to play
I believe they put as much love and passion into games as great movies in the days they had to really standout at the dawn of the gaming race. Makes me remember those moments of awe and wonder at seeing things like the first Jurassic Park. They desensitized us with sequel after sequel of mediocre games. Thank you for the upload. So great. I cried. 😢. I was just spending my night listening to the original Myst soundtrack and this popped in my head.
One of the most beautifully music ever, like Hans Zimmer - Inception , Timeless, speechless, This song reminds me of my childhood, Im 28 now, damn time goes fast
Anyone who disliked this has obviously NEVER played this when they were younger and could appreciate its true beauty.l am 37 and played this when it came out. l was like 13. and the first one is what made me LOVE the series. All the first 5 classics from the PS1 represent the BEST gaming l had ever in my childhood. Back when games were simplistic but yet amazed you at the same time. l still love gaming now. but l think its amazing to see what gaming evolution has done from when l was a kid, to what we have now. But that being said, NOTHING will erase the amazing memories and times l had playing Tomb Raider from the old school days on PS1. they truly are beautiful, and have alot of heart and care that was put into them.
They made a game that wasn't rushed and had smoother controls. The original tomb raiders were pumped out like call of duty every game was about the same with only a few changes to graphics and gameplay. They had to rush to put out 1 tr game every xmas.
I grew up with ps2 games like the old gtas, ratchet and clank, jak and daxter, medal of honor and so on. I did finish the survival trilogy of tomb raider a few years ago but I never had played the old classic games before. I just finished this game here and man this theme is so special… every tine I started up the game I would spend atleast 4min to hear this from beginning to end. Its not nostalgia for me it is indeed just beautiful.
Completely forgot I left this comment. In the last 6 years I've reignited my passion for these games and played through them multiple times ♥️. Right now I'm playing through them with my dad like we did when I was a kid.
One of the oldest UA-cam channels I stumbled upon in elementary school... 4th Grade 2007... UA-cam already in its 2nd Golden Year and never had to worry about Clout; let alone the rise of ByteDance upcoming application: TikTok. I'd go back and relive playing these classics as a kid .
When I first started playing this game I fell in love with it! Lara Croft is my hero and role model, I always promised I would do the things she does one day, and maybe someday I will become an explorer. Tomb Raider will always be a part of my life, it has inspired me to be the strong woman I am today. When I have children I will show them this game..because for me Tomb Raider is not just a game, its part of me. TR forever!
This theme brings me back to the time when I was in high school studying all day for tests , and playing Tomb Raider between breaks. It bribgs back old memories.
+Joey Matheny Check-list triple: "A." pandering crap is one of the reasons some fans despise the reboot. That and it seems to stop at nothing to constantly explain every minor detail or highlight or point something out as if the player is inept. (Certainly not within the spirit of the franchise as the originals never treated the player like an idiot.) In addition to this, for a reboot that's supposedly purposed with: "A more realistic and character building narrative." there sure as fuck isn't much of it and the moments it does have are poorly written. It has ludo-narrative dissonance up the ass and Lara herself has been turned into a complete bimbo that acts naive and innocent one minute, whereas the next she becomes the next notorious axe murderer from a horror movie with virtually no transitioning and very little build up... Don't get me started on this: "I can do this." bullshit! (If you're good at showing development then you shouldn't need to explain through the story how the character is developed!) Lastly, the fact that the reboot has completely disregarded the franchise's precision plat-forming roots makes me believe that instead of evolving it's actually devolved into something it is not and no longer has an identity as the once iconic game franchise it once was. The fans have every dam right to ignore the poorly written, triple: "A." pandering, genre abandoning reboot. In fact the whole reboot is no more than a soulless cash-in on the Tomb Raider name. The first game in the reboot has more in common with the horror movie Descent than it did Tomb Raider!
I realized that I’ve had a crush on Lara for over 23 years and no sign of ever stopping. The music of Tomb Raider is ageless and each track reminds you of every location in the game and what you were doing.
The joy of the memories that flood back of childhood inosence and a carefree life: simple times when only sun, birds and fresh air were all that mattered. Times when we enjoyed cycle rides to unknown fields, picnic'd by the stream and watched the sun set over the hills. When life was about friends, laughter and shared experiences. Its strange, but i never payed too much attention to this music and yet there you are old friend: like a warm blanket taking me back to these precious moments that have past....
RockBandAddict666 never forgot a moment of this game when I was younger, don't get that same buzz and feel like the old games but the music is 50% of why we still love and remember these games
My childhood right here...I've been playing since I was 3 years old! They've ruined her in the new games, it may aswell be a whole different character :'(
I really wish they'd kept her original look-that was Lara! I could recognize her instantly. I'm getting the first game soon, teleporting myself back to childhood. I remember playing the first one & having tons of fun just running around in the TUTORIAL level. It was amazing to me. :)
Rebecca Argent I am crying to hard that I want her back, just LETS FINISH THE GAME OUR SELFS!!! LETS ASK THE PEOPLE WHO MADE WELL FAN MADE TOM BRAIDER GAMES, AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEM IF THE CAN HELP US ALL TO FINISH THE GAME THE RIGHT WAY!!!! LARA!!! HOLD ON!!! WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO SAVE YOU!!!! WE WILL TRY!!!! PLEASE DON'T LOOK OLD LOOK YOUNG LIKE WE REMEMBER YOU!!! WE ARE SORRY!!!!!!! WE ARE COMMING AFTER YOU LARA!!! (Wtf is wrong with me?)
Ohh boy, this one hits me right in the feels. This theme takes me right back to late 1997, which is when I discovered TR as an 11 year old boy. I used to listen to this theme on a loop, it's strange how it made me feel nostalgic/melancholic even back then. Now as a 36-year-old it's even more emotional than before and still just as magical.
I remember my mother would play this game with me when I was a child, now I'm playing it with my daughter. The feeling is unexplainable
Aw :') never sell that game please.
I remember playing it as a child, now I don’t play it and ain’t got kids :(
Ah, I remember watching my dad play Max Payne 2, he kinda has a bad attitude so I didn't like spending time with him even back then but that was such a memorable moment for me. I've never thought of games being something you can show to your kids, kinda like how you could show them old cartoons you watched, and not only show but also experience them together.
If I will still be playing games after becoming a father, I'll make sure to play the old ones with the kids. Thanks for sharing this, it warms my heart a little.
@@Mr.Obongo don't worry man, the time will come if you really want it and take your chances.
@@masnidebelicrnac good memories man, always cherish them.
There's just something magical about this theme and its simplicity.
Yes
Yes
Yes
and nostalgia helps
Just like the game itself!
The Ps1 era was surely the golden age of gaming, so many unforgettable games
ps1 jewels games!!!!
Well, there is not a clear golden age in videogames. Some people say it was when the PS1 was released and the 3D graphics rose, others say it was back in the middle 80s when the NES saved the videogame industry, and others say that the golden age is now, with the rise of the indie games in the last years
@@jsoimn6812 now.. indie games?? lmao who says that, so I can slap them
Yes you are right!
And a lot of ps1 games had memorable ost like Spyro and crash.
so many memories...
**locks the old man in the meat freezer**
yeah, and come to think that after 3 years of rebooting, we still didnt get the real Lara Croft back.
Winston didn’t appear until TR2...
@@samsengir Thats still probably one of the best things about the series. TR2 and being in the mansion was ground breaking. Do you not agree? Lol
I love the isolated and desolate feel of the old games, but the reboot games are great too. I feel like her character is developed so much better in the reboots
Catsadilla hahahahahah this was always the first thing I did on Lara’s home hahahah he always found his way out though hahahah
One of the best videogame themes ever made. Timeless classic.
Indeed
The best
Am 38 now.... still this touches me deeply......... downloaded it and play it everytime i feel down. Its a tune of hope.... everything will be just fine...
I do the same , I have a Playlist of video game music that always clears me up , and this track is on my top 3 of all time
I feel the same.
This song is pur gold.
SAME HERE
@@kewldude23xx Same here my friends. Ultimate Gold🥇
Happy 40 now then! Stay awesome!
Played this with my Son all year..as a team..haven't seen my Son in 6 years...reminds me of happier times.he's married now..I wasn't invited...guess that's modern life....funny though..it doesn't matter how rich you are..one thing you can't buy.. is..time.enjoy and cherish what you have..can all end in the blink of an eye... #peace x
You are not invited? Sad thing
Well then, time to go back to your son and be a part of his life again, unless you're a shitty dad, but you don't look like it.
Yeah Mike, you can even say "hey, I ran into a UA-cam video of the Tomb Raider theme and it got me thinking...". It's never too late to pick up the phone or even send a text message.
i agree with the comments above , before its too late
Mike Johnson get in touch mate life's too short - it's there deep down bud trust me!
We should all be thanking Nathan McCree for this Masterpiece
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
+RA Freekyfamovich MmHm 😁 are you looking forward to his new album? The Tomb Raider Suite
I always look for his stuff.....can you recommend where to look for it?
I do as a matter of fact you can download all of the Tomb Raider soundtracks on Tomb Raider Chronicles, Nathan composed the 1st 3 games so if you are interested here www.tombraiderchronicles.com/soundtrack/index.html
RKroft96 It's high noon! B P
this nostalgia makes me cry. I've not heard this theme in 10 fucking years.
+IshOPops That makes me cry ;_; so sad. It's like when somebody finds a 10 year old toy you lost in childhood and gave it back...
like 15-20 years for me. I was a child when I last heard it...so fucking beautiful....
bless
Enjoy it. This theme is awesome.
I know, friend, hug me
22 years since i last heard this tune ! Unlocks hundreds of distant, happy memories. It makes me want to go back there 😊
The harp, the oboe, the strings and the Gregorian chant... What an absolutely beautiful piece of music.
I remember back before the days of UA-cam, I would sit at the start screen and listen to this over and over again before actually playing.
Wish I could like this comment more than once, I too listened to no end before playing. :3
Ben Kearney aww crap forgot to scroll sideways once. Now I gotta skip the demo.
The harp is such an underrated instrument, wish it was used in the new theme
I still remember that low res photo in Lara's passport, in the main menu. And the far too big, far too empty and lifeless Croft Manor. I was obsessed back then, I wanted to go "beyond" the threshold and literally dive into this game with its lore, expanding on it. It was 80% due to the main theme, indeed a phenomenal composition!
You can open the "Game" book, and it'll still play the theme without it ever going to the demo if you idle. I did that a few times lol
This song perfectly captures the feeling of exploring an unknown place. At first, everything is so mysterious and ominous but as you walk around more and more, you start noticing the beauty of it
I've always wanted to explore a long, forgotten ancient structure deep in the jungle and walk where no human has set foot in thousands of years
Such a beautiful opening to such an amazing and memorable theme...
so somber, elegant and mysterious all at the same time..
My oldest sister used to play this game all the time while we we're growing up, hearing this theme at the main menu use to brighten up my day...
I miss her oh so dearly, may she RIP..
love and miss you sis
Best Tomb Raider theme ever, the whole adventure summed up in one song.
While I prefer The Last Revelation, the original still is one of the best 3D platformers I've ever played.
I prefer the Tomb Raider III theme but this is my 2nd fav one.
@@koken1204that tomb raider theme doesn't hold a candle to this theme ✌️
All I think about is, my sisters and I trying to solve these levels & if we had trouble we’d shout “Daaaaad!” And he’d come sitting on his knees or on a couch - it was always one of those two & he’s always been able to solve them. If he ever had trouble we’d spend almost all night trying to solve it. Memories that will forever live in my heart. We are all still huge fans 😍☺️
back when you bought a game, no deluxe edition , digital or gold edition or dlc
...just a game and it ruled !
Honestly, if the original soundtrack was available as DLC on the new games, I'd happily pay for it
Dlc can be a good thing.
But editions fucking suck.
DLCs can be just fine, especially if they're soundtrack DLCs that support the creators more. Editions do suck though.
All you had was those three or four images on the back of the box to go by, maybe a magazine.
The good old days, when DLC was called the sequel.
...from the days of Quality OVER Quantity. They will NEVER make a game like this again!
The most recent tomb raider game was great in my opinion, but I agree with you, the days of quality over quantity are more or less gone. There are still pockets of it though...
NEVER !
why couldn't they use this masterpiece for the latest tomb raider I'll never know
cristhianfs cause nothing beats the original i suppose :)
On the contrary according to the TRA unlockable commentaries this game was actually pretty rushed. And I remember interviews of employees back then who talked about they were pressured to make a TR game for every xmas resulting in them attempting to kill her off in 4.
In that respect back then Tomb Raider was the CoD of it's time, people just remember it more fondly.
Happy 25th anniversary to the video game franchise that revolutionized the action-adventure genre and gave birth to gaming's first lady who left a huge impact on modern pop culture.
Samus Aran
remake or no, these notes will always define tomb raider.
This will be the one and only true Tomb Raider theme.
Agreed. All the other themes were nice, but this is lovely.
darkservantofheaven It just fits better.
You have no idea how deep this theme carved into my mind, it is still the best theme of the series, purely magical and full of mysteries.
Whenever the game play the theme in some section ingame, goosebumps!
If I had to summarize my childhood in sound, this song would be it.
I wish I could be a kid again, life is much easier when you're kid....
***** True, but honestly I am okay with the adult life. Keeping that whimsical childlike wonder makes it much easier to work with, even during the dark times. Kinda what this song describes to me in its sound, wonder with some hard times that eventually are overcome through persistence and positive attitude.
SpooferJahk The same persistence and positive attitude to finish The Great Pyramid without rage quitting. This game was a real challenge to patience.
Daniel Ramos I have yet to beat it, I only made it half way recently since I was terrible at the game when I was kid. Still though, the first level, Lara's Mansion, and this theme was just spectacular to me at that time. It was like nothing I ever saw before.
I remember watching my dad playing this when I was little. :') ah, memories!
+SparksOfInsanity me too with my mother
+SparksOfInsanity Mee too :)
I have the exact same memories :). Siting by the computer watching each Tomb Raider in numerical succession as my dad beat them. Memories!
Same. He had a hard time trying to solve some of the puzzles but he managed lol
I watched my brother and my dad playing this game when i was 6. i always got spooked when they were underwater like in the Cistern and when they fought the great Atlantean beast But when i came back i always seen them either winning or getting out of the level. It was a great game and i'm glad i have it on PSN. it brings back a lot of childhood memories of gaming. its a very very iconic classic
I want this played at my funeral.
Dude. 20 years ago that this game came out.
Jeez. I'm getting old.
we all are
im 55 yes its hard to believe but yes dosent time fly
23 now
@@teortega93 24 now
@@teortega93 October 25th of 1996 so it's still 24
I am twelve. I know I haven't yet savoured the true nostalgia, but I used to play this with my uncle, (my PS1 was in his house) every weekend when I went there. I remember being stuck in the Lost Valleys, and him suddenly making a breakthrough in the Tomb of Qualopec. It's been five years since I found the four keys from the four rooms. (Thor, Neptune, Atlas and Damocles). I can still remember standing on the golden hand of Midas, before our memory card malfunctioned. We have never, to this day, found a way to the statue of Midas again. And this theme, just make me wanna say - "Uncle Glyn, we still haven't finished Tomb Raider, so let's go do it!" I had better stop typing now before I short circuit my keyboard with my own tears.......
There is still a long trip ahead, but you'll manage it! The golden hand of Midas is the toughest level in the game because it has a puzzle that it's little hard to solve if you don't really use your brains or ain't lucky.
Dude. That's about as 'true' as "true nostalgia" gets.
My uncle got me into this game, too. He unfortunately passed in 2012. I wish he could see how far Lara has come~
*****
she has come bad :(...the new lara not like the old one
Green
Purely opinion. I think 2013 Lara is okay, but all it is is a prequel to the series. lol
I'm just 14 years old, so I know I will never known how feels the true nostalgia that the most of you have when you hear this song but.. I just played Tomb Raider in a PS1 because my father Introduced me to. I played with him when I was 3 years ( obviusly he helped me ) and I have a HUGE respect of this saga. Lara Croft is my favourite videogame character and I love her in all her versions. This song and the most of the soundtrack of the game are a masterpiece.
You don't have to be any particular age to enjoy this music or the original games. I was only a toddler when the first one came out. And it was only thanks to my cousins' massive video game library that I knew about it at all. They had all the cool games my siblings and I weren't allowed to play!
What you just described there when you were 3. That IS that feeling. The things that take you back to different times in your life.
@@wolfrun23 9 years later this soundtrack keeps hitting like a truck specially with the remasters release!
@@FranBillan Man I didn’t even realize your original post was 9 years ago until just now. Good to see you still around and well almost a decade later continuing to enjoy these relics of the past.
I haven't heard this music in more than 20 years. And I started crying instantly.
One of the most memorable and hardest games ever. Beat this without a cheat guide at 9 years old. My kids are now obsessed with Fortnite, I hope they one day get to enjoy this masterpiece.
Oh my god this bring me to tears, so much nostalgia
Me too! Tomb Raider is epic!
Mee too! Damn...19 years!
realityserieweb nine..teen? oh ma gawd, the time is running so fast ;_;
I can't even begin to tell you how serene it feels to hear this. Of all the games to be the very first video game you ever played, I'm so glad it was this one.
unbeatable times ! i miss the 90s and i know why..
True
Timeless melody can never be forgotten.
such a beautiful piece of music, where as 20 years gone....
Time machine PLEASE!
Gurdev Suwali why time machine just buy the game and the ps1 close your room and play it with joy and happyness
@@straightouttamydadsballs i don't think you'd have the same feeling
Funny.
How something like this can bring back a memory, I was 17 it was snowing outside, I just remember looking out at the church in the distance, as it got more covered with this playing in the background - had both my parents back then, strange how something can take you back so suddenly.
I was at peace then.
I remember the exact moment I first played this game in 1997. I was 10. It was at my neighbours' house in Luzira, Kampala. We would all gather about and play all holiday long.
It doesn’t have to be only part of your past, it can be part of your present as well, go and play it right now! Remember that you’re still that same kid but in a different looking body and these game are still out there for you to play them whenever you want. I’ve already bought all the classics on steam and just beat the second one. Thank you Lara! 🖤🖤🖤
I did the same during pandemic. All the old sensations are still there
I remember playing this game as a 14 year old that was lost in addiction and was in trouble with the law. This music gave me peace when I was lost. Thank you for sharing.
Peace 😢
I just might be getting old and nostalgic, but I can't help but think that none of the modern games out right now have that same iconic feel to them. I mean, you knew you were part of something HUGE when playing Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Half-Life and many other titles. When did everyone stop making these amazing atmospheric adventures with souls? Sure, there some great games out there like The Last of Us but those are few and far between.
I'll tell you what it is! Complexity when it comes to challenge, simplicity when it comes to creativity! Old games were hard and challenging (sometimes unapologetically!), yet were simple at its design (geometry of old game worlds were engaging and easy to follow no matter how challenging and hard gameplay is...)...today everyone try hard to make everything as complex as possible in an attempt to win a race to make it as replicate to real life as possible! Old games never tried to achieve that...not saying they weren't aiming to be revolutionary or groundbreaking, but making everything too overly complicated surely wasn't main goal! These days you can't find people, who wouldn't talk about realism and stuff and this is honestly boring...we forgot what video games were supposed to be about on the first place...it's a healthy combination of fun and challenge! That is what makes games enaging! That is not without trying to make it as atmospheric as possible off course as its very important too...
I remember the 1996 when i touch ( the very first time ) psx at my friend's house and the first game was the demo of Tomb Raider and that music in background... it was so magical mix of childchood and ( after mega drive / genesis ) touch of new kind of technology. It was so realistic, i remember when Lara goes swimming under the water when you dive, thoes underwater "lights" effects so realistic back then... so nostalgic and nintendo 64 XD.... sorry for my English.
I want this played at my funeral. I said it. It suits every ounce of when that moment is to come, and to know this era shaped my childhood. So bittersweet and Never fails to bring me to tears.
My name is Lara because of this game. I used to watch my dad play it until I was old enough to play too. This song has been stuck in my head for a looooong time. Thanks for uploading it!
Beautiful and Cute.
There are times I feel a need for adventure away from the mundaneness of life and almost 30 years later, this pops in my mind. If I had a chance to tell the developers of this game, I’d tell them: Thank you. Your job, your often times “mundaneness” of making this wonderful game and franchise was not for vain. We’re here, and you made an impact on us after all this time. We still have an urge for adventure.
One of THE most beautiful and moving pieces of music I've EVER heard...and, it was written for a video game. I remember the frustrations..and then, the triumphs of getting from level to level because I HAD to see what was up around that bend. The song is absolutely gorgeous and I could listen to it over and over! Luckily, I have 2 and 3 to listen to and like just as much. A beautiful theme in all of its forms. The whole soundtrack is interesting to listen to and I remember it being one of only a handful of Sony discs that you could play outside of the system. Doom (which is also badass!) was the same as were the sequels here..but, not too many else. I'm sure my friends here will be able to add to that list - as they too, are from my generation if they can remember what I'm talking about. A beautiful piece that I'm gonna go listen to another 100 times..😁 Thank you very much indeed for the upload!
In 2002, I was about 7 years old I discovered my grandmother and her husband had a ps1 in the guest room- inside was TR1. Whenever I visited I’d watched her play.. When I was older she let me have the game. I’m now a big fan of Lara. So much my uncle asked his gf at the time to call and pretend she was Lara wishing me a happy birthday lol I found out it wasn’t Lara but I didn’t care because it felt so real in the moment.
one of my all time favorite games. loved how challenging it was. games today are way too easy
When I read that Nathan made this whole Tomb Raider 1 music in 4WEEKS???? WTF
All this masterpieces in 1 month, extraordinary!
Channeled.
I was still a baby when my father played this game . Later he told me about it and got me into the series
He would say this music was relaxing for him when he is done from an intense gameplay session or been through a tough work . He also said that sometimes that he would wake up in the night because he figured a way to pass a puzzle . Good times
21 people are now getting mauled by wolves
This music would play occasionally when you discovered a new area. I didn't know whether to be intimidated or excited. Great times. Dark souls is the closest experience i've had to a similar atmosphere in a game since. That's been about it.
Hey, I remember that! It really added to the wonder of discovering a new place. Gosh, these games were so beautiful and atmospheric.
Those opening notes just knocked me back in time about a quarter of a century
I turn 40 this year. And OMG wha an absolute privilege that Tomb Raider was the first game I played on the PlayStation . 25 amazing years later it’s still my favourite and the music is incredibly atmospheric. They don’t make them like this anymore
23 years. Still the most iconic female character in gaming. Makes me feel old though, I’m 23 myself and this is just memories growing up for me man. Damn
Closed my eyes listening to this and the memories as a teenager playing tomb raider brought a smile to my face.
This gives me chills every time
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING BROUGHT BACK WITH THE REMASTERED THESE MASTERPIECES
I miss to those days when I still kid and play tomb raider
Now.. I'm 30 years old
Everything is different..
But I still remember
and crying 😢 💔
So true !
Right there with you, im 35 now, have 2 kids of my own, and i come back to listen to this track every so often, purely because the music itself was so impacted on my as a kid/teen - I can literally remember every moment in my room, what i was doing, everything, just playing this in the background.
I wish you all the luck and success in the new life were in now!
@@diro9655
Thank u so much ..💕
I wish you a happy life
The first game was really good and the music was well done. Shame the films didnt capture what this game had. It wasnt about the action but the mystery and acient areas in the tombs.
My life started right here.
It’s a CRIME that this don’t have A Million views yet!
Now it has
Well I'll admit it. Im internally crying like a flipping baby. I remember this being the first franchise I ever played, the game that got me into games, and wow... I just..... Wow.... I need a hug.
My dad bought me Tomb Raider Chronicles back then at Blockbuster when I was about 8 or 9. I remember I never got to pass the streets of Rome, it was so difficult to me but I had a lot of fun getting attacked by the dogs, and the music oh boy the music to that game stayed in me forever, now 31 still got the games somewhere but not much time to play
I believe they put as much love and passion into games as great movies in the days they had to really standout at the dawn of the gaming race. Makes me remember those moments of awe and wonder at seeing things like the first Jurassic Park. They desensitized us with sequel after sequel of mediocre games.
Thank you for the upload. So great. I cried. 😢. I was just spending my night listening to the original Myst soundtrack and this popped in my head.
This game really captured me from the very first time I tried it.
One of the most beautifully music ever, like Hans Zimmer - Inception , Timeless, speechless, This song reminds me of my childhood, Im 28 now, damn time goes fast
I simply love tomb raider, and this song is so nostalgic for me 😍
The most beautiful video game's music ever
Anyone who disliked this has obviously NEVER played this when they were younger and could appreciate its true beauty.l am 37 and played this when it came out. l was like 13. and the first one is what made me LOVE the series. All the first 5 classics from the PS1 represent the BEST gaming l had ever in my childhood. Back when games were simplistic but yet amazed you at the same time. l still love gaming now. but l think its amazing to see what gaming evolution has done from when l was a kid, to what we have now.
But that being said, NOTHING will erase the amazing memories and times l had playing Tomb Raider from the old school days on PS1. they truly are beautiful, and have alot of heart and care that was put into them.
RIP Tombraider and Core Design. I'm so sorry for what Eidos and Crystal Dynamics did to you...
Coudn't agree more, never forget though
I think the newer games are good even tho they aren't the same as the older titles.
@@FeetLavers69 I don't like the first two but Shadow is a great Tomb Raider.
This start screen really set the mood for the game you where about to play. Unforgettable. Thank-you.
This is so classy, Eidos, Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix should be ashamed of what they've done to this franchise. Right, let's go adventuring!
They made a game that wasn't rushed and had smoother controls.
The original tomb raiders were pumped out like call of duty every game was about the same with only a few changes to graphics and gameplay.
They had to rush to put out 1 tr game every xmas.
CynicalTurtle 18 Lmao, Shadow was rushed as a mofo and shows in how unpolished it is.
I grew up with ps2 games like the old gtas, ratchet and clank, jak and daxter, medal of honor and so on. I did finish the survival trilogy of tomb raider a few years ago but I never had played the old classic games before. I just finished this game here and man this theme is so special… every tine I started up the game I would spend atleast 4min to hear this from beginning to end. Its not nostalgia for me it is indeed just beautiful.
Masterpiece...
This song reminds me the best moments in my childhood, Tomb raider was the only distracting thing I was allowed to do ….
I always listen to the full theme before carrying on with my saved game.
Wow.. this nostalgia is bittersweet. My entire childhood involved these games. I think they deserve another playthrough.. 🙏
Completely forgot I left this comment. In the last 6 years I've reignited my passion for these games and played through them multiple times ♥️. Right now I'm playing through them with my dad like we did when I was a kid.
Exploration. Adventure. Glory. Inquisitiveness. Peace.
All from one piece of music.
One of the oldest UA-cam channels I stumbled upon in elementary school... 4th Grade 2007... UA-cam already in its 2nd Golden Year and never had to worry about Clout; let alone the rise of ByteDance upcoming application: TikTok. I'd go back and relive playing these classics as a kid .
When I first started playing this game I fell in love with it! Lara Croft is my hero and role model, I always promised I would do the things she does one day, and maybe someday I will become an explorer. Tomb Raider will always be a part of my life, it has inspired me to be the strong woman I am today. When I have children I will show them this game..because for me Tomb Raider is not just a game, its part of me. TR forever!
This theme brings me back to the time when I was in high school studying all day for tests , and playing Tomb Raider between breaks. It bribgs back old memories.
I refuse to play the reboots. I will forever play and remember the classics!
I own the reboot and still haven't played it yet 😂
+Joey Matheny Check-list triple: "A." pandering crap is one of the reasons some fans despise the reboot. That and it seems to stop at nothing to constantly explain every minor detail or highlight or point something out as if the player is inept. (Certainly not within the spirit of the franchise as the originals never treated the player like an idiot.) In addition to this, for a reboot that's supposedly purposed with: "A more realistic and character building narrative." there sure as fuck isn't much of it and the moments it does have are poorly written. It has ludo-narrative dissonance up the ass and Lara herself has been turned into a complete bimbo that acts naive and innocent one minute, whereas the next she becomes the next notorious axe murderer from a horror movie with virtually no transitioning and very little build up... Don't get me started on this: "I can do this." bullshit! (If you're good at showing development then you shouldn't need to explain through the story how the character is developed!)
Lastly, the fact that the reboot has completely disregarded the franchise's precision plat-forming roots makes me believe that instead of evolving it's actually devolved into something it is not and no longer has an identity as the once iconic game franchise it once was.
The fans have every dam right to ignore the poorly written, triple: "A." pandering, genre abandoning reboot. In fact the whole reboot is no more than a soulless cash-in on the Tomb Raider name. The first game in the reboot has more in common with the horror movie Descent than it did Tomb Raider!
+MrShawno1231 actually, it's a prequel
Spiri-aken No, it's a reboot being as the origin story does not match up with the origin story of the original game.
I could have not said it better :D
I agree with you earthacademy, I couldn't have said it better myself. McCree's music WAS Tomb Raider!
This theme is just so magnificent...but keeps me realising i'm 38 now and age 50 is nearer than age 10 back then. 😢
Will ever be a piece of Tomb Raider for me!Good memories with it!
This is the best theme!
My very first favorite tomb raider song ever since playstation 1!!!!😘💖💕💋I use to watch my mom play this too as a kid!!!
The T-Rex has to be one of those moments you will never forget. Simply the best game ever made.
I realized that I’ve had a crush on Lara for over 23 years and no sign of ever stopping. The music of Tomb Raider is ageless and each track reminds you of every location in the game and what you were doing.
My heart jumps everytime I hear this melody. Childhood memories invade my mind... ❤❤❤ I've played her since I was around 7 years old. ☺️
The joy of the memories that flood back of childhood inosence and a carefree life: simple times when only sun, birds and fresh air were all that mattered. Times when we enjoyed cycle rides to unknown fields, picnic'd by the stream and watched the sun set over the hills. When life was about friends, laughter and shared experiences. Its strange, but i never payed too much attention to this music and yet there you are old friend: like a warm blanket taking me back to these precious moments that have past....
Can't believe it's been 20 years. I was 9 when this came out!
RockBandAddict666 omg time flies so quickly
RockBandAddict666 never forgot a moment of this game when I was younger, don't get that same buzz and feel like the old games but the music is 50% of why we still love and remember these games
I cant Believe I was born the same year as this game.
RockBandAddict666 I was 11
wow......i was 18..... This game took my heart......... Masterpiece
Incomparable, near and far.
TR1-3 REMASTERED COMING 14TH FEBRUARY 2024!
My childhood right here...I've been playing since I was 3 years old! They've ruined her in the new games, it may aswell be a whole different character :'(
I really wish they'd kept her original look-that was Lara! I could recognize her instantly. I'm getting the first game soon, teleporting myself back to childhood.
I remember playing the first one & having tons of fun just running around in the TUTORIAL level. It was amazing to me. :)
Rebecca Argent I am crying to hard that I want her back, just LETS FINISH THE GAME OUR SELFS!!! LETS ASK THE PEOPLE WHO MADE WELL FAN MADE TOM BRAIDER GAMES, AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEM IF THE CAN HELP US ALL TO FINISH THE GAME THE RIGHT WAY!!!! LARA!!! HOLD ON!!! WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO SAVE YOU!!!! WE WILL TRY!!!! PLEASE DON'T LOOK OLD LOOK YOUNG LIKE WE REMEMBER YOU!!! WE ARE SORRY!!!!!!! WE ARE COMMING AFTER YOU LARA!!! (Wtf is wrong with me?)
I know nothing of the game, yet this song has still touched me. I'm a writer, and this song helped inspire one of my best pieces.
Can't stop listening since the remastered trilogy came out
Remaster time!!!
Ohh boy, this one hits me right in the feels. This theme takes me right back to late 1997, which is when I discovered TR as an 11 year old boy. I used to listen to this theme on a loop, it's strange how it made me feel nostalgic/melancholic even back then.
Now as a 36-year-old it's even more emotional than before and still just as magical.
Ahh, 3 years since the last comment we're all getting old..... One of the best theme's for tomb raider..... still here>>>
I remember playing this game with my dad when I was little such great memories and better times, this is by far my favorite tomb raider theme