I swear, you need to clip the "do-do-do-do-BAK---do' from the start of the video. That's brilliant. Needs to be like a donation notification sound on your streams.
Davi please react to music from the game Frostpunk all the songs are amazing. The composer of the soundtrack in that game is the same guy that did some of the songs in the Witcher games.
One thing I love about Iceborne's themes for some of the returning monsters is that they add a part of the village theme of the game that that monster is from. So the part added to Glavenus' theme in Iceborne was a part of Bherna Village's theme
It is really well made and a good nod to fans of the older titles, but it hinders the flow of the certain theme, wich makes the theme itself less impactfull in my opinion. The aggrasive design, and the portraits as the main monster of the game, makes a short action pact theme from Generations way more fitting for Glavenus in my Opinion. The more advantures and symphonic parts are really good executed, but they just dont fit an aggrassive, fire breathing and armored blade-tail-dinosaur!
@@anigodzapex9384 I feel like this is intentional. Glavenus in Generations is envisioned as a brutal and threatening village destroyer In World Glavenus is already a well known monster and the hunter guild classified it as a regular brute wyvern with a blade It still is a very strong and dangerous monster, but it's better understood and not as scary to the people anymore But also the danger of Glavenus is better understood, so the brass delivers the same punch and tries to even amp it up a notch, while the little Bherna theme reminds of the history this monster had
@@1stDragonlordThese are good points, Wich would represent the in game depiction of him very well. But Glavenus is absolutely Frontier like Overdesigned Wich screams for an action Pact and advantures theme. I can't help, but denigh every good point the defenders of world rendition make. Good Points, Wich are true and thought out, but won't change my view the slightest.
I really find this section 2:527:32 makes Glavenus' theme stand out(on both versions). It sounds so heroic and inspiring rather than threatening, it makes your heart swell with excitement and really gives Glavenus this feeling of being more of a rival hunter than a monster. That 'calm before the storm' is more like a moment of clarity in which in the middle of the fight both challengers suddenly realize that they're having fun and it becomes a contest that both could walk away from feeling like they've made a friend or at least met a kindred spirit rather than an enemy. Giving him a greatsword that he sharpens and focuses for a charged slash and spit that has a delayed explosion(barrel bombs) really makes it fairly clear he's meant to be more than a monster, a reflection of the player themselves.
You have no idea how much I loved reading this comment because this is exactly what I feel when fighting Bazelgeuse when his heroic opera starts near the end of his theme, it sometimes even feels like he's your Partner in Hunting instead of an invading monster because that heroic music plays in the background while you and Bazelgeuse hunt down the monster on your Assigned Quest lol
I really like the Gen/Gen U version because the drums and brass makes it feel like you are right there in the thick of it. Almost like Glavenus is stomping around and you are really fighting a primordial dinosaur that breathes fire.
I agree that I think if I could fuse the higher intensity of the GU theme with the musical dynamism of the World theme it’d be the best Glav theme, even though I know the world version tries to make up for the lack of base it still feels too soft/not punchy and aggressive enough for Glavenus to me. I just wish the GU theme wasn’t so One-Note though.
Fated 4 original theme is always better than the remake imo. Rise mizu is a bit better than the rest of the remakes but I still prefer the original Btw, anyone feel like Glavenus' theme sounds like Mission Impossible theme song at certain part?
@@DaviVasc yeah I can see why people like Rise Mizu theme But personally, after comparing both Mizu theme directly I don't like how the vocal drown out the cool shamisen instrumental part I like
@@DaviVasc Yeah, it has the japanese vibes we get from Mizu. and Astalos, although more electric guitar involved, I like the original more. Btw, Astalos comparison when?
I used to love Mizu theme in Gen but I don't enjoy it nearly as much in Rise, Astalos is about the same but I like more the Iceborne version of Glavenus theme
I am very, very happy that you changed your mind about World's Glavenus theme. I was waiting for this video ever since I found you with Bazelgeuse. Nice to see that my preference is not the "worse" version for you anymore
Talking about the 'megazord' combination theme at the end, I'd LOVE to hear your impression of Gore Magala, Shagaru Magala and then Chaotic Gore's theme. Chaotic has a blend of the two to match its actual traits, and I really only realized that properly when farming him in Sunbreak recently.
The world theme to me strikes me as a duel between worthy opponents. It starts out as harsh strikes at one another, but grows into a tense sort of respect for one another I think.
There are actually drums in the World version of the song, it's just that instead of the drumset of the Generations version, they used orchestral drums, which blend a lot better with the underlying strings and make it harder to pick them out.
1:25 This is one of my main complaints about the recent MH osts, they got rid of the freaking drums. Monster Hunter music has always had a very iconic and intense percussion going on in the background. I've noticed that World and Rise have, for the most part, eliminated the "oomph" that Monster Hunter music used to have. While I DO like gen V's music in their own right, I still miss my funky boom boom drums, man
Rise does contain some of that extra "oomph" (especially with Teostra) I think it has to do with the portable/older technology aspect. Most of the older games were made for portable machines so they needed the music to sound strong on the tiny speakers compared to modern TV's where music can be more subtle (it's why I think it's still around in Rise since it was made for the Switch which has tiny speakers).
Hey, Davi! I loved your breakdown of Val Habar’s theme. Are you planning on doing more village themes? They’re truly some of the most immersive and emotional pieces in the Monster Hunter series. Elgado has such a nice tune and I’d love to hear your take on it.
I’m gonna add again, in Iceborn there are some monsters that have an alternative themes when a hunter mounts. For Glav, they add in the drums and for Zinoger they have more rock and roll drums added to it
Can't wait for more Frontier monster OST reactions, especially Shantien after Disufiroa gets one video already. For Shantien there are 5 parts. The first 4 were Phase 1,2,3 and 4 while The 5th one is included in the MHFG Preview Site Theme
I really hope he makes a video for Berserk Laviente phase 5 and Odibatorasu. Berserk Laviente 5 is nonstop intimidation and intensity; makes you feel like you're fighting a genuine monster even by Monster Hunter standards. And Odibatorasu is legit the best track in the franchise, I can't describe how good it is.
Ah what a joy it is to see a Davi Vasc MH video in my feed. I'm actually surprised about your verdict because not only do I know the general consensus people have regarding the Glav Theme in World but I was also watching the tier list stream when you were ranking the Glav theme and remember how much you said you disliked it... That being said I share your opinion since I've generally liked both themes for different reasons, but I will say that the World Version lacks the energy and punch that the Generations Version had, I initially disliked the World Version when I first heard it but it has grown on me over time since, and now this video has given me a new found appreciation for it so there is that as well.
Wow, It's actually cool to hear Glavenus's theme in detail, I also thought that World's was softer, but after I heard the percussion banging in this video I got excited just like I was with Gen's version. XD
My favorite part of the Glavenus theme is the one-bar trumpet(?) solo (2:52) right before the climax. The original version wins by default because the World version changed both its instrumentation and its rhythm (even if it's just splitting the first note into two, it makes the World version sound more stiff) (7:30). The Generations version also gets extra points for nostalgia because the climax of the theme usually lined up perfectly with my first mount (as an IG main), which added to the excitement and made it extremely memorable for me.
I always love hearing your thoughts on these themes. Puts to words what I could never think about *why* the instrumentation feels a certain way to me. Starting my MonHun journey with MH Generations, I never knew if it was just my bias or not as to why I prefer the Fated Four themes in that game.
Great video as always! I just realized that I love the GenU version better, maybe because of the fond memories I have. Thank you, Davi. I really enjoyed this!
Apparently the new parts in World Glavenus' theme has parts of the Bherna village theme (The village thats linked to Glavenus' main locale 'The Jurassic Frontier'). They did the same with Worlds Fatalis' theme, where they slipped some parts of Kokoto village.
I think it would be cool if you reacted to the renditions of MH music played at the yearly orchestras. Most if not all of them have extra parts added here and there, and there are videos that compile the themes played each year. I think (of the ones I’ve listened to) my favorites have to be Astalos, Mizutsune, and Magnamalo’s themes from the 2022 orchestra.
Love all of these videos reacting to and breaking down video game soundtracks! Since I saw you already did The First Hunter from Bloodborne, could you possibly do a video on the Bloodstarved Beast theme?
I prefer The Generations versions theme, fight and weapons. I think the Glavenus theme is my favourite flagship theme. He's my second favourite fight in the entire series with Rathalos fight from rise being my favourite. And can I just say I hate what capcom did to the weapons in World. Its just the basic Bone or Ore weapon with pieces of the mosnter attached. Thats Why I like his weapons in Generations more than World. So Generations wins in all categories over world in my opinion.
Hey Davi, love your videos, I would love any time when you are explaining the harmony, you would briefly say things like “he’s using bVI, bVII, I here” for those that know a bit about music theory, it would help me grow from your analysis, when you say like happy or sad chord for musical beginners
What easily sets the Generations version apart from the World version personally is the ingenious construct with the rate of progression. The Generations version literally behaves like the nature of a sword. Starts off dull, sharpens up, and strikes back at full power. Just like Glavenus when you're fighting it. This outstanding detail is what World completely left out on and it's honestly disappointing that they went for something more quieter and less dramatic with less of an impact compared to what the original greatly excelled at. But this is just my opinion.
I think the big thing with the glavenus theme in world is the bit where the song hits it's peak. In generations like you said yourself, it's the best part of the theme, and when it peaks it really hits max energy and intensity. In world though you hit that same part of the theme, but this time it's immediately much more low-key and subdued, and when you think it's about to pick up in the next verse the energy drops even more. I never played iceborne, but I always wondered if that was an intentional choice due to the theme also being used for acidic glavenus. SInce that subspecies does kinda feel like a more low-key and precise version of glavenus (trading away the fire for something less flashy and favoring precise tail stabs over massive overhead swings)
World definitely stretched and added to all the returning tracks. I think Glavenus was one of the best returning ones, although Gen is probably better. The concert version is great too! From World / Iceborne I think Namielle has the best overall theme. It really keeps itself interesting while portraying what the monster is all about too. Oh one last thing. Iceborne has 3 different versions of all themes. Worth checking out the mounted versions as they layer more instruments .
World themes of returning monsters all have like a melody or a small part of either the village or game's theme that the monster originated from. In this case I believe it was the theme of the village you start on in generations.
Your videos are very well made and very informative! Its always a pleasure to watch! One ost from monster hunter I would recommend to you is Nay! the honor is all ours.
I think most of the remixes of older tracks are bit softer, worst cases for me were Glavenus and Alatreon, but some remixes are close or a side-grade(Rise Mizutsune, Shagaru) or are better in my opnion(Rise Zinogre, World Yian Garuga, World Rajang, Rise Astalos, Rise Seregios, Rise Teostra)
As someone said during the stream and other video comments, the drums really come to play, during the *mount* version of the theme, to give them that extra puch. In future when comparing world themes could you also give the mount themes a listen, as i would like to see your opinion on what they add to the already existing themes.
I like the GU theme better because it feels like I'm fighting this arrogantly smart creature that attacks me with well thought out precise swings of the tail. I don't get that same feeling from the Iceborne themes cause the "swings" of the theme aren't as drastic as on the other one
One thing overlooked is that mount theme actually has the drums! You gotta check out the mount themes for future analysis since some have amazing drumming that enhances the energy of the soundtracks.
I do think a lot of the returning themes that had punch before, got that taken away in MHWI, Glavenus, Zinogre, and Brachydios for sure lost their punch.
The GU version is fire. Its full of excitement, thrill and drive. You are there, you are fighting this monster, and it is a bloodpumping, toothgrinning experience. The World version is terror, fear, suffocating. There is no fire, just tension. Kinda makes Glavenus look like a bigger threat. But thats really it. So, imho GU wins.
From what I could gather from the tier list live stream, it's a pretty divisive topic. I thought I preferred GenU myself but making this video made appreciate the World version more
@@YAH93 when I listened the world version for the first time I think I was just mad that the main part was shorter because I really loved the super punchy effect of it lmao
At first I found World theme disappointing and lacking of energy, but now I find it less monotonous and honestly better. Still love them both, Glavenus is my second favorite theme in all franchise
Hey Davi, I have an OST recommendation for the game Ultrakill, especially the one called "Order", I know it's not the genre of games you normally bring to your channel, but I don't know of any other channels that do content like yours, so if you don't to make a video about this ost, I at least recommend giving it a chance (btw, my english isn't the greatest)
I actually prefer the World version over Generations, that is if I'm listening to the theme outside of the game. Most themes that have multiple game iterations, I find I don't have a preference for one over another, as I feel that version generally sounds better for the game it was made for. I do also appreciate that World gave us unique Chase and Mount themes
I always loved both versions. I think its because the hunt itself sorta lacked a bit of the punch that glavenus had in genU. Or it could be because of how much i hunted Hellblade lol
I realy enjoy the World version, it has a bit more emotion, and is a bit more complex. Thats more my thing. But I guess the OG repressents the Monster better. Both are quiet good.
Let's also not forget that the a lot of MHW soundtracks on youtube have poor audio quality, and could be the reason why people think a lot of them "lacks punch". Listening on spotify with some good headphones could help
Personally I love both versions. I know most people hate the World version and while I slightly prefer the GU version both are my favorite theme of all time and belong to my favorite monster of all time. Love that you finally covered the Scorching Blade Wyvern
I was massively dissapointed by the World version. GU's is very snappy and the orchestrated version has massive amounts of weight. Worlds version is a glorafied build up that builds up to a very short and hollow release. I remember listening to it when the first videos from the gameplay presentation released and didn't realize it had already looped 3 times while I was waiting for the release.
Hey, would you consider to take a look at The Grand Budapest Hotel ost? As for example A Prayer for Madame D. :) [Love your content btw it's so entertaining and surprisingly educating (for me at least)]
Hey Davi! Great fan of your content, could you review the theme for large monsters in Rotten Vale?? I feel like it is a highly underrated soundtrack, I'd love to hear your comments on it!
I've been wanting to go into game development as a whole, so I plan on working on every aspect of creating a game. Perhaps I could (eventually) try to mix what you like about themes in comparison videos.
I’ve never really liked Iceborne’s version. It feels wrong in so many ways, most of which have to do with how little it fits glavenus as a monster. Orchestrals, light tones and undertones, and the appearance of Sad and Happier chords feels off and out of place. Glavenus is not only a flagship of generations but it is the final flagship, and when you do fight it, there’s no sense of worry from the villagers or sadness from anyone, it’s a triumphant moment, you’re here, finally this threat of the fated four can finally end! What Defines Glavenus is the drums and heavy beats that the Generations version has and the Iceborne version tends to lack, after all, those Drums and Heavy beats have a meaning that the orchestral parts of Iceborne’s theme just couldn’t possibly convey. Tension is high, but heroism is higher, this is a duel between two experts of their craft, glavenus the heavy bladed warrior, and the cunning, more illusive hunter. Generation’s version doesn’t hide that fact, Iceborne’s does… and like the chords it plays, it’s quite sad to see. Before people completely miss what I’m trying to say, let me explain it a little more… differently. The music in generation’s version complements the Embodiment of Barbaric combat that glavenus is, Iceborne’s version is way too preppy, and way too elegant for lack of better term, for glavenus.
I highly recommend white fatalis (Including frontier), varusaburosu (nuclear diablos basically) and shantien (air god dragon thing) all from monster hunter. Shantien and varusaburosu are frontier. Also nightmare king grimm and sisters of battle (hollow knight) Also you were hoping for monster mix themes, check out "A" and "Dravonista" they have awesome mixes and medleys!
Completamente off topic mas... se me permite perguntar; você é irmão do Dan Vasc ou meus olhos estão a me enganar? BTW conteúdo muito bom tô maratonando seus videos sobre as músicas de hollow knight.
hi man i'm totally new i just discovered your channel, i hope ppl asking u to react to Bury The Light ( Devil May Cry 5 - Bury The Light ) for 2 reason, is probably one of the best videogame music in the rock genre, and because internet LOVE that song so it could be very good for your channel as well (and yeah obviously i'm personally rlly obsessed with it eheh, but is reeeallt loved). well in any case i'm rlly enjoying the style of your videos :D
while by no means bad or lesser, i think the World version is less fitting for the fight itself. a lot of the calmer segments you pointed makes it feel like you're in a sort of eye of the storm, per se - where the percussion is pretty much gone. in these games, i've always compared fights to a sort of dance between the monster and the hunter, where you have to think about where you're going to be positioned every step of the way, make sure you don't rush ahead, and make sure you don't get your toes stepped on. the monster's unique track typically represents the monster itself, in some way. their aesthetic and personality shines through. the quick changes of tone in the original version of the track do more than enough to paint a good image of glavenus' fight in my head. especially in world, he is a monster that makes you stay on your toes, always paying attention, with very short moments where he changes his stance, or he prepares a big attack, and you have to scramble to get out of the way as fast as possible, before he immediately continues his onslaught. but the new version's lack of percussion in some areas, to me, makes it feel like there is a long period during which you're safe to collect yourself, which doesn't match my view of the fight. instead of representing the monster itself, it feels more like it's showing a scenario - of which glavenus is the focus, certainly. but it feels like the theme is recontextualized, so to speak. i don't know if i'm making sense, hahah.
I preffer the original version over the World iteration, all the already existing themes were butchered in World, some less than others but the fact is that all of them lost their punch rather than just gaining nuance and flavor with an orchestra, the Teostra them specially lost its drive, the point of the monster themes is to motivate you to stay in the fight and give it all, the same happened with the Nargacuga theme, is one of my grapes towards World, but it is still in my top 3 of MH games (with their respective expansions) and I started playing them from generation one.
For now (haven’t watched yet), only talking on the title: a lot of world versions of themes lack some percussion, only to add it in during mounts. I think the only track I recognize as better than other versions (imo) are bazel’s. Post-view edit: Hm, maybe it isn’t lacking in percussion. But the music does change during a mount. Maybe I ought to boot up a world glavenus and see if this is the version I hear, or if it has the percussion or other aspect dialed back. Playing music for the sole act of listening to it will be different than playing music to respond to some sort of interactivity, and if this is the ost, I can’t imagine why they’d hold back from the “complete version.”
I’ve seen discussions where people were generally disappointed in world’s music as a whole, but then when it occurred to them that the music changes during the mount, they actually liked the mount version better, and especially wished the basic music was just that (especially since they usually didn’t mount monsters much anyway). As someone who feels like gaming has a unique niche where music can change based on a context, influenced by the player, I appreciate the attempt. After playing world/iceborne for over 3,000 hours, I’m not sure I consider a mount to be the best criteria to amp up the music… but they experimented, and it wasn’t necessarily received in an ideal way. They didn’t ruin the tracks by any means, but when it’s a returning theme, and people notice it being held back, I can understand the letdown. And there’s only so much you can add to a track without being overbearing.
would you still care to react to elden ring osts? there are some great ones still left. like the boss theme of dragonlord placidusax or praeter rykard or even just the opening ost
I hope percussion is emphasized in the next game. With the exception of mounted themes, the rhythm and punch is kinda lost in World. That said, the World version is way better than I remember. That hype swelling crescendo in the middle is awesome
I would recommend you check out Ultrakill's soundtrack. It has a very unique sound that i think would fit with your content. The whole thing is a treat so its honestly quite hard to recommend a specific track, but i would say check out ORDER first. It really nice.
My first time fighting Glavenus was in Iceborne, it was my first time hearing "The Scorching Blade", and when it got to the epic part I knew right then and there that he was destined to be my favourite rival monster. My first battle with him, I was pretty nervous since I had no clue about Glavenus' moves and attacks, so the beginning parts were perfectly emulating my initial concerns. Then came the calm part, and I had witnessed almost all of his attacks. I started to get some hints of how to properly deal with this guy. Then came the epic part, and it felt like yin and yang, especially as my hammer clashed with and broke his tailblade. Right then and there, Glavenus was cemented as my favourite monster in the entire series. I gave the original version a listen, and I will say that it ain't bad. The overall tone feels like a fight for survival. But the Iceborne version feels like a heroically emotional clash between mortal rivals, and that's why I love it more.
Hey I’m not sure where you’re supposed to give suggestions but you should check out a game called risk of rain 2 the soundtrack is one of the best. One song in particular that I like is con lentitud Poderosa.
Not sure if you have reacted to it yet but I recommend you react to the ahtal-ka theme all phases also I have to agree that the generations ultimate theme is better then the iceborne theme for glavenus
Can you do a video explaining all Monster themes from Iceborne that included a short Version of the theme from the main Village the Monster released with? Zinogre has a Yukomo part and fatalis some from the MH1 Village.
A versão dele em MHW é muito mais dramática e intensa. Eu amo as duas. E ainda me pergunto como há gente que joga sem música ou ouve outras músicas ao invés das originais. Tenho Um amigo que joga MH ouvindo rock 🎸 🤘🏻. A música é que te dá ainda mais adrenalina.
Honestly my view on both version is simple i like both were i agree gen and gen u version of the theme is kinda action paced were iceborne version to me is more nature oriented to it for the game it was put in but thats my overall view everyone has their own view of what they like or don't like
Have you played the first 3 tomb raider games? They are a goldmine for music with a "classical" aspect to it. My favorite is venice violins from tomb raider 2, theres a cover from Oliver Moya Bueno that is just amazing. I would love to donate to you to review some classic tomb raider songs, the compositor Natan McCree is a genius. Unfortunately Im struggling economically. However the classic tomb raider fandom is EXTREMELY passionate to this day, it is the most passion ive ever seen from a fandom. If you make a tomb raider classic related video surely a lot of newcomers will appear and maybe some will donate for more tomb raider reviews
However venice violins doesn't translate very well lore wise. The main theme from tomb raided 1 does, has a sense of awe that makes you tear up if you played the classics 25 years ago
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I swear, you need to clip the "do-do-do-do-BAK---do' from the start of the video. That's brilliant. Needs to be like a donation notification sound on your streams.
Hey can you react to mideater from dark souls 3?
Davi please react to music from the game Frostpunk all the songs are amazing. The composer of the soundtrack in that game is the same guy that did some of the songs in the Witcher games.
One thing I love about Iceborne's themes for some of the returning monsters is that they add a part of the village theme of the game that that monster is from. So the part added to Glavenus' theme in Iceborne was a part of Bherna Village's theme
Yeah right. Its only noticable for veteran players as well. Zinogre has some Yukomo parts in it as well.
Personally I HATE those additions. ):
It is really well made and a good nod to fans of the older titles, but it hinders the flow of the certain theme, wich makes the theme itself less impactfull in my opinion. The aggrasive design, and the portraits as the main monster of the game, makes a short action pact theme from Generations way more fitting for Glavenus in my Opinion. The more advantures and symphonic parts are really good executed, but they just dont fit an aggrassive, fire breathing and armored blade-tail-dinosaur!
@@anigodzapex9384 I feel like this is intentional. Glavenus in Generations is envisioned as a brutal and threatening village destroyer
In World Glavenus is already a well known monster and the hunter guild classified it as a regular brute wyvern with a blade
It still is a very strong and dangerous monster, but it's better understood and not as scary to the people anymore
But also the danger of Glavenus is better understood, so the brass delivers the same punch and tries to even amp it up a notch, while the little Bherna theme reminds of the history this monster had
@@1stDragonlordThese are good points, Wich would represent the in game depiction of him very well. But Glavenus is absolutely Frontier like Overdesigned Wich screams for an action Pact and advantures theme. I can't help, but denigh every good point the defenders of world rendition make. Good Points, Wich are true and thought out, but won't change my view the slightest.
I really find this section 2:52 7:32 makes Glavenus' theme stand out(on both versions). It sounds so heroic and inspiring rather than threatening, it makes your heart swell with excitement and really gives Glavenus this feeling of being more of a rival hunter than a monster. That 'calm before the storm' is more like a moment of clarity in which in the middle of the fight both challengers suddenly realize that they're having fun and it becomes a contest that both could walk away from feeling like they've made a friend or at least met a kindred spirit rather than an enemy.
Giving him a greatsword that he sharpens and focuses for a charged slash and spit that has a delayed explosion(barrel bombs) really makes it fairly clear he's meant to be more than a monster, a reflection of the player themselves.
Glavenus’ and Brachydios’ themes both make it seem like they are the hero rather than the monster.
You have no idea how much I loved reading this comment because this is exactly what I feel when fighting Bazelgeuse when his heroic opera starts near the end of his theme, it sometimes even feels like he's your Partner in Hunting instead of an invading monster because that heroic music plays in the background while you and Bazelgeuse hunt down the monster on your Assigned Quest lol
I really like the Gen/Gen U version because the drums and brass makes it feel like you are right there in the thick of it. Almost like Glavenus is stomping around and you are really fighting a primordial dinosaur that breathes fire.
Thick of it 💀💀💀😭😭
I agree that I think if I could fuse the higher intensity of the GU theme with the musical dynamism of the World theme it’d be the best Glav theme, even though I know the world version tries to make up for the lack of base it still feels too soft/not punchy and aggressive enough for Glavenus to me. I just wish the GU theme wasn’t so One-Note though.
Exactly how I feel
Listen to world's mount theme of glavenus
Glavenus theme: "Uh oh uh oh, you F**ked up, uh oh, uh oh, you F**Ked up, shouldn't have come here but here you are and now you're f**ked up."
Fated 4 original theme is always better than the remake imo. Rise mizu is a bit better than the rest of the remakes but I still prefer the original
Btw, anyone feel like Glavenus' theme sounds like Mission Impossible theme song at certain part?
I like Rise Mizu better too
@@DaviVasc yeah I can see why people like Rise Mizu theme
But personally, after comparing both Mizu theme directly I don't like how the vocal drown out the cool shamisen instrumental part I like
@@DaviVasc Yeah, it has the japanese vibes we get from Mizu. and Astalos, although more electric guitar involved, I like the original more.
Btw, Astalos comparison when?
@@YAH93 i think Davi already did it. IIRC he didn't like how electric guitar sounds is lessened or something. I share same sentiment with that.
I used to love Mizu theme in Gen but I don't enjoy it nearly as much in Rise, Astalos is about the same but I like more the Iceborne version of Glavenus theme
I am very, very happy that you changed your mind about World's Glavenus theme.
I was waiting for this video ever since I found you with Bazelgeuse.
Nice to see that my preference is not the "worse" version for you anymore
Talking about the 'megazord' combination theme at the end, I'd LOVE to hear your impression of Gore Magala, Shagaru Magala and then Chaotic Gore's theme. Chaotic has a blend of the two to match its actual traits, and I really only realized that properly when farming him in Sunbreak recently.
The world theme to me strikes me as a duel between worthy opponents. It starts out as harsh strikes at one another, but grows into a tense sort of respect for one another I think.
There are actually drums in the World version of the song, it's just that instead of the drumset of the Generations version, they used orchestral drums, which blend a lot better with the underlying strings and make it harder to pick them out.
1:25 This is one of my main complaints about the recent MH osts, they got rid of the freaking drums. Monster Hunter music has always had a very iconic and intense percussion going on in the background. I've noticed that World and Rise have, for the most part, eliminated the "oomph" that Monster Hunter music used to have. While I DO like gen V's music in their own right, I still miss my funky boom boom drums, man
Rise does contain some of that extra "oomph" (especially with Teostra) I think it has to do with the portable/older technology aspect. Most of the older games were made for portable machines so they needed the music to sound strong on the tiny speakers compared to modern TV's where music can be more subtle (it's why I think it's still around in Rise since it was made for the Switch which has tiny speakers).
Hey, Davi! I loved your breakdown of Val Habar’s theme. Are you planning on doing more village themes? They’re truly some of the most immersive and emotional pieces in the Monster Hunter series. Elgado has such a nice tune and I’d love to hear your take on it.
I’m gonna add again, in Iceborn there are some monsters that have an alternative themes when a hunter mounts. For Glav, they add in the drums and for Zinoger they have more rock and roll drums added to it
Can't wait for more Frontier monster OST reactions, especially Shantien after Disufiroa gets one video already.
For Shantien there are 5 parts. The first 4 were Phase 1,2,3 and 4 while The 5th one is included in the MHFG Preview Site Theme
I really hope he makes a video for Berserk Laviente phase 5 and Odibatorasu.
Berserk Laviente 5 is nonstop intimidation and intensity; makes you feel like you're fighting a genuine monster even by Monster Hunter standards.
And Odibatorasu is legit the best track in the franchise, I can't describe how good it is.
Ah what a joy it is to see a Davi Vasc MH video in my feed.
I'm actually surprised about your verdict because not only do I know the general consensus people have regarding the Glav Theme in World but I was also watching the tier list stream when you were ranking the Glav theme and remember how much you said you disliked it...
That being said I share your opinion since I've generally liked both themes for different reasons, but I will say that the World Version lacks the energy and punch that the Generations Version had, I initially disliked the World Version when I first heard it but it has grown on me over time since, and now this video has given me a new found appreciation for it so there is that as well.
Wow, It's actually cool to hear Glavenus's theme in detail, I also thought that World's was softer, but after I heard the percussion banging in this video I got excited just like I was with Gen's version. XD
Thank you for watching Augusto!
My favorite part of the Glavenus theme is the one-bar trumpet(?) solo (2:52) right before the climax. The original version wins by default because the World version changed both its instrumentation and its rhythm (even if it's just splitting the first note into two, it makes the World version sound more stiff) (7:30).
The Generations version also gets extra points for nostalgia because the climax of the theme usually lined up perfectly with my first mount (as an IG main), which added to the excitement and made it extremely memorable for me.
Glavenus mount theme: Lmao sit down
I always love hearing your thoughts on these themes.
Puts to words what I could never think about *why* the instrumentation feels a certain way to me. Starting my MonHun journey with MH Generations, I never knew if it was just my bias or not as to why I prefer the Fated Four themes in that game.
Great video as always! I just realized that I love the GenU version better, maybe because of the fond memories I have. Thank you, Davi. I really enjoyed this!
Always love your music review, finally you make a comparison and review for Glavenus. Love how you analyze the detail of the BGM
Apparently the new parts in World Glavenus' theme has parts of the Bherna village theme (The village thats linked to Glavenus' main locale 'The Jurassic Frontier'). They did the same with Worlds Fatalis' theme, where they slipped some parts of Kokoto village.
I think it would be cool if you reacted to the renditions of MH music played at the yearly orchestras. Most if not all of them have extra parts added here and there, and there are videos that compile the themes played each year. I think (of the ones I’ve listened to) my favorites have to be Astalos, Mizutsune, and Magnamalo’s themes from the 2022 orchestra.
Love all of these videos reacting to and breaking down video game soundtracks! Since I saw you already did The First Hunter from Bloodborne, could you possibly do a video on the Bloodstarved Beast theme?
I prefer The Generations versions theme, fight and weapons. I think the Glavenus theme is my favourite flagship theme.
He's my second favourite fight in the entire series with Rathalos fight from rise being my favourite.
And can I just say I hate what capcom did to the weapons in World. Its just the basic Bone or Ore weapon with pieces of the mosnter attached. Thats Why I like his weapons in Generations more than World. So Generations wins in all categories over world in my opinion.
Hey Davi, love your videos, I would love any time when you are explaining the harmony, you would briefly say things like “he’s using bVI, bVII, I here” for those that know a bit about music theory, it would help me grow from your analysis, when you say like happy or sad chord for musical beginners
What easily sets the Generations version apart from the World version personally is the ingenious construct with the rate of progression. The Generations version literally behaves like the nature of a sword. Starts off dull, sharpens up, and strikes back at full power. Just like Glavenus when you're fighting it.
This outstanding detail is what World completely left out on and it's honestly disappointing that they went for something more quieter and less dramatic with less of an impact compared to what the original greatly excelled at. But this is just my opinion.
I think the big thing with the glavenus theme in world is the bit where the song hits it's peak. In generations like you said yourself, it's the best part of the theme, and when it peaks it really hits max energy and intensity. In world though you hit that same part of the theme, but this time it's immediately much more low-key and subdued, and when you think it's about to pick up in the next verse the energy drops even more.
I never played iceborne, but I always wondered if that was an intentional choice due to the theme also being used for acidic glavenus. SInce that subspecies does kinda feel like a more low-key and precise version of glavenus (trading away the fire for something less flashy and favoring precise tail stabs over massive overhead swings)
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World definitely stretched and added to all the returning tracks. I think Glavenus was one of the best returning ones, although Gen is probably better. The concert version is great too!
From World / Iceborne I think Namielle has the best overall theme. It really keeps itself interesting while portraying what the monster is all about too.
Oh one last thing. Iceborne has 3 different versions of all themes. Worth checking out the mounted versions as they layer more instruments .
Yeah, namielle is pretty one of the best base Iceborne them
*Mount zinogre has entered the chat*
Shara ishvalda 2nd theme rocks
@@RagingBrachy it certainly does! A lot of great additions in Iceborne
World themes of returning monsters all have like a melody or a small part of either the village or game's theme that the monster originated from. In this case I believe it was the theme of the village you start on in generations.
Your videos are very well made and very informative! Its always a pleasure to watch!
One ost from monster hunter I would recommend to you is Nay! the honor is all ours.
I think most of the remixes of older tracks are bit softer, worst cases for me were Glavenus and Alatreon, but some remixes are close or a side-grade(Rise Mizutsune, Shagaru) or are better in my opnion(Rise Zinogre, World Yian Garuga, World Rajang, Rise Astalos, Rise Seregios, Rise Teostra)
As someone said during the stream and other video comments, the drums really come to play, during the *mount* version of the theme, to give them that extra puch.
In future when comparing world themes could you also give the mount themes a listen, as i would like to see your opinion on what they add to the already existing themes.
u should check their mount themes too, almost all themes have a variation of the music when u mount them, my fav ones are galvenus one and zinogre
I like the GU theme better because it feels like I'm fighting this arrogantly smart creature that attacks me with well thought out precise swings of the tail. I don't get that same feeling from the Iceborne themes cause the "swings" of the theme aren't as drastic as on the other one
One thing overlooked is that mount theme actually has the drums! You gotta check out the mount themes for future analysis since some have amazing drumming that enhances the energy of the soundtracks.
GU sounds industrial, W sounds like a foundry, both very fitting.
I do think a lot of the returning themes that had punch before, got that taken away in MHWI, Glavenus, Zinogre, and Brachydios for sure lost their punch.
That is true. World and Rise music are definitely softer
Have you listened to the high quality version of brachydios’ theme?
@@DaviVasc And then in Rise they added vocals to every battle theme which was cool to start but in some cases got in the way of enjoying the music.
Brachydios defenitely did not lose it's punch. It became even more.
@@xdgameplay4034 True the epic part sound like a MICHAEL BAY action scene, that part is BADASS as hell. Shame that it's the only part that i remember
Fun fact: when you "mount" a monster in World, the music changes to a precussion-heavy mix.
The GU version is fire. Its full of excitement, thrill and drive. You are there, you are fighting this monster, and it is a bloodpumping, toothgrinning experience.
The World version is terror, fear, suffocating. There is no fire, just tension. Kinda makes Glavenus look like a bigger threat. But thats really it.
So, imho GU wins.
A video I didn't know I wanted that much, I tought I was the only one to prefer the GU version lol
From what I could gather from the tier list live stream, it's a pretty divisive topic. I thought I preferred GenU myself but making this video made appreciate the World version more
@@DaviVasc that's a really cool way to enjoy a song
I mean, the World version has something (and I use it as combat music for Fire Giants in DnD), but the original has more oomph to it.
@@YAH93 when I listened the world version for the first time I think I was just mad that the main part was shorter because I really loved the super punchy effect of it lmao
At first I found World theme disappointing and lacking of energy, but now I find it less monotonous and honestly better. Still love them both, Glavenus is my second favorite theme in all franchise
Hey Davi, I have an OST recommendation for the game Ultrakill, especially the one called "Order", I know it's not the genre of games you normally bring to your channel, but I don't know of any other channels that do content like yours, so if you don't to make a video about this ost, I at least recommend giving it a chance
(btw, my english isn't the greatest)
I actually prefer the World version over Generations, that is if I'm listening to the theme outside of the game.
Most themes that have multiple game iterations, I find I don't have a preference for one over another, as I feel that version generally sounds better for the game it was made for.
I do also appreciate that World gave us unique Chase and Mount themes
I always loved both versions. I think its because the hunt itself sorta lacked a bit of the punch that glavenus had in genU. Or it could be because of how much i hunted Hellblade lol
Also I think the quiet parts in the soundtracks for World, is simply the moments in the game where the monster is fleeing.
I recommend breaking down pure vessel's theme. It's a beautiful theme that I would love to hear your opinion on.
2:46 anyone notice where even glavenus knew what time it was? he went enraged after the drop
There's a youtuber called A, that makes mashups between old and new monster themes and they are bangers. He combines the best of the two worlds.
I realy enjoy the World version, it has a bit more emotion, and is a bit more complex. Thats more my thing.
But I guess the OG repressents the Monster better.
Both are quiet good.
There are some mixes out there that combine the two themes, and they sound absolutely amazing when put together.
Let's also not forget that the a lot of MHW soundtracks on youtube have poor audio quality, and could be the reason why people think a lot of them "lacks punch".
Listening on spotify with some good headphones could help
GU version feels empty sometimes, but it gets you going when playing.
Personally I love both versions. I know most people hate the World version and while I slightly prefer the GU version both are my favorite theme of all time and belong to my favorite monster of all time. Love that you finally covered the Scorching Blade Wyvern
I really love to watch your videos, do you think some day you could react to the Shagaru Magala theme?
Love your videos Davi! Also, I doubt anyone else is requesting this but I'd absolutely love to see your reaction to Hellfire - FFXV 👌
I have been waiting for this one.
I was massively dissapointed by the World version. GU's is very snappy and the orchestrated version has massive amounts of weight. Worlds version is a glorafied build up that builds up to a very short and hollow release. I remember listening to it when the first videos from the gameplay presentation released and didn't realize it had already looped 3 times while I was waiting for the release.
Bro you cant be serious. GU's is so one note and loops way more
Just stumbled upon the channel, you have to do 'Final Fantasy IX - Not Alone'. Its one of Nobuos best pieces.
I recommend checking out A's mix of them! I find it combines the best of both worlds
Hey, would you consider to take a look at The Grand Budapest Hotel ost? As for example A Prayer for Madame D. :) [Love your content btw it's so entertaining and surprisingly educating (for me at least)]
12:24 Have you checked the "mount" version of MHW Glavenus theme? I think it has more or less that Megazord feel you mentioned
u should listen the glavenus mount theme, it's awesome :D
Hey Davi! Great fan of your content, could you review the theme for large monsters in Rotten Vale?? I feel like it is a highly underrated soundtrack, I'd love to hear your comments on it!
Hello! I would love to see your breakdown of a few songs from the ost of Omori! My personal recommendation is Final Duet!
I've been wanting to go into game development as a whole, so I plan on working on every aspect of creating a game.
Perhaps I could (eventually) try to mix what you like about themes in comparison videos.
I’ve never really liked Iceborne’s version.
It feels wrong in so many ways, most of which have to do with how little it fits glavenus as a monster.
Orchestrals, light tones and undertones, and the appearance of Sad and Happier chords feels off and out of place.
Glavenus is not only a flagship of generations but it is the final flagship, and when you do fight it, there’s no sense of worry from the villagers or sadness from anyone, it’s a triumphant moment, you’re here, finally this threat of the fated four can finally end!
What Defines Glavenus is the drums and heavy beats that the Generations version has and the Iceborne version tends to lack, after all, those Drums and Heavy beats have a meaning that the orchestral parts of Iceborne’s theme just couldn’t possibly convey.
Tension is high, but heroism is higher, this is a duel between two experts of their craft, glavenus the heavy bladed warrior, and the cunning, more illusive hunter.
Generation’s version doesn’t hide that fact, Iceborne’s does… and like the chords it plays, it’s quite sad to see.
Before people completely miss what I’m trying to say, let me explain it a little more… differently.
The music in generation’s version complements the Embodiment of Barbaric combat that glavenus is, Iceborne’s version is way too preppy, and way too elegant for lack of better term, for glavenus.
I highly recommend white fatalis (Including frontier), varusaburosu (nuclear diablos basically) and shantien (air god dragon thing) all from monster hunter. Shantien and varusaburosu are frontier. Also nightmare king grimm and sisters of battle (hollow knight)
Also you were hoping for monster mix themes, check out "A" and "Dravonista" they have awesome mixes and medleys!
I wouldn't say it sucks but it definitely lacks that oomph that the Generations version has.
Finally finding someone having ear 👂
Completamente off topic mas... se me permite perguntar; você é irmão do Dan Vasc ou meus olhos estão a me enganar?
BTW conteúdo muito bom tô maratonando seus videos sobre as músicas de hollow knight.
hi man i'm totally new i just discovered your channel, i hope ppl asking u to react to Bury The Light ( Devil May Cry 5 - Bury The Light ) for 2 reason, is probably one of the best videogame music in the rock genre, and because internet LOVE that song so it could be very good for your channel as well (and yeah obviously i'm personally rlly obsessed with it eheh, but is reeeallt loved).
well in any case i'm rlly enjoying the style of your videos :D
while by no means bad or lesser, i think the World version is less fitting for the fight itself. a lot of the calmer segments you pointed makes it feel like you're in a sort of eye of the storm, per se - where the percussion is pretty much gone.
in these games, i've always compared fights to a sort of dance between the monster and the hunter, where you have to think about where you're going to be positioned every step of the way, make sure you don't rush ahead, and make sure you don't get your toes stepped on. the monster's unique track typically represents the monster itself, in some way. their aesthetic and personality shines through.
the quick changes of tone in the original version of the track do more than enough to paint a good image of glavenus' fight in my head. especially in world, he is a monster that makes you stay on your toes, always paying attention, with very short moments where he changes his stance, or he prepares a big attack, and you have to scramble to get out of the way as fast as possible, before he immediately continues his onslaught.
but the new version's lack of percussion in some areas, to me, makes it feel like there is a long period during which you're safe to collect yourself, which doesn't match my view of the fight. instead of representing the monster itself, it feels more like it's showing a scenario - of which glavenus is the focus, certainly. but it feels like the theme is recontextualized, so to speak.
i don't know if i'm making sense, hahah.
really like the original track, never noticed that bass before
I preffer the original version over the World iteration, all the already existing themes were butchered in World, some less than others but the fact is that all of them lost their punch rather than just gaining nuance and flavor with an orchestra, the Teostra them specially lost its drive, the point of the monster themes is to motivate you to stay in the fight and give it all, the same happened with the Nargacuga theme, is one of my grapes towards World, but it is still in my top 3 of MH games (with their respective expansions) and I started playing them from generation one.
Hope namielle is next, i love evreything about her and the thenes is including on it
I bet it'd be awesome if you have a collab with MarcoMeatball, he recently dived in on MH music reaction too but with an opera singer perspective
note: a mashup of each ones climax is suprisingly good( well, only the climax. A mashup of the full track conveniently sounds like rust before hand).
For now (haven’t watched yet), only talking on the title: a lot of world versions of themes lack some percussion, only to add it in during mounts. I think the only track I recognize as better than other versions (imo) are bazel’s.
Post-view edit: Hm, maybe it isn’t lacking in percussion. But the music does change during a mount. Maybe I ought to boot up a world glavenus and see if this is the version I hear, or if it has the percussion or other aspect dialed back. Playing music for the sole act of listening to it will be different than playing music to respond to some sort of interactivity, and if this is the ost, I can’t imagine why they’d hold back from the “complete version.”
I’ve seen discussions where people were generally disappointed in world’s music as a whole, but then when it occurred to them that the music changes during the mount, they actually liked the mount version better, and especially wished the basic music was just that (especially since they usually didn’t mount monsters much anyway).
As someone who feels like gaming has a unique niche where music can change based on a context, influenced by the player, I appreciate the attempt. After playing world/iceborne for over 3,000 hours, I’m not sure I consider a mount to be the best criteria to amp up the music… but they experimented, and it wasn’t necessarily received in an ideal way. They didn’t ruin the tracks by any means, but when it’s a returning theme, and people notice it being held back, I can understand the letdown. And there’s only so much you can add to a track without being overbearing.
Hey Davi. Would you be interested in doing a review of the adeptus mechanics game soundtrack?
who is david
@@DaviVasc sorry, misread your name.
would you still care to react to elden ring osts? there are some great ones still left. like the boss theme of dragonlord placidusax or praeter rykard or even just the opening ost
I'm curious to what you'd say about the IXION soundtrack.
All the generation nostalgia lovers don't want to admit that the Mount versions of the theme blow the originals out of the water.
I hope percussion is emphasized in the next game. With the exception of mounted themes, the rhythm and punch is kinda lost in World.
That said, the World version is way better than I remember. That hype swelling crescendo in the middle is awesome
Hey Davi, I really love your video when you react to MonsterHunter's soundtracks. Hope for more videos about it. Thank you!
Lots of old music lost its omph when moving into World
I would recommend you check out Ultrakill's soundtrack. It has a very unique sound that i think would fit with your content. The whole thing is a treat so its honestly quite hard to recommend a specific track, but i would say check out ORDER first. It really nice.
My first time fighting Glavenus was in Iceborne, it was my first time hearing "The Scorching Blade", and when it got to the epic part I knew right then and there that he was destined to be my favourite rival monster.
My first battle with him, I was pretty nervous since I had no clue about Glavenus' moves and attacks, so the beginning parts were perfectly emulating my initial concerns.
Then came the calm part, and I had witnessed almost all of his attacks. I started to get some hints of how to properly deal with this guy.
Then came the epic part, and it felt like yin and yang, especially as my hammer clashed with and broke his tailblade. Right then and there, Glavenus was cemented as my favourite monster in the entire series.
I gave the original version a listen, and I will say that it ain't bad. The overall tone feels like a fight for survival. But the Iceborne version feels like a heroically emotional clash between mortal rivals, and that's why I love it more.
Hey I’m not sure where you’re supposed to give suggestions but you should check out a game called risk of rain 2 the soundtrack is one of the best. One song in particular that I like is con lentitud Poderosa.
Not sure if you have reacted to it yet but I recommend you react to the ahtal-ka theme all phases also I have to agree that the generations ultimate theme is better then the iceborne theme for glavenus
I think a fun track to listen to is Primordial Forest from The Lost World Jurassic Park on the PS1
you totally should check out the gore, shargaru and chaotic themes!
Can you do a video explaining all Monster themes from Iceborne that included a short Version of the theme from the main Village the Monster released with?
Zinogre has a Yukomo part and fatalis some from the MH1 Village.
A versão dele em MHW é muito mais dramática e intensa. Eu amo as duas. E ainda me pergunto como há gente que joga sem música ou ouve outras músicas ao invés das originais. Tenho
Um amigo que joga MH ouvindo rock 🎸 🤘🏻. A música é que te dá ainda mais adrenalina.
Has he ever done darksiders soundtrack like on the streams ?
Someone tried to mashup glavenus GU version theme with iceborne version and its pretty horrible since they were on different key except for some parts
have you heard the mount version of world? I think it adds the impact a lot of people missed from the older theme but keeps the complexity from world
Still hope you will do val hazak theme next
Honestly my view on both version is simple i like both were i agree gen and gen u version of the theme is kinda action paced were iceborne version to me is more nature oriented to it for the game it was put in but thats my overall view everyone has their own view of what they like or don't like
Have you played the first 3 tomb raider games? They are a goldmine for music with a "classical" aspect to it. My favorite is venice violins from tomb raider 2, theres a cover from Oliver Moya Bueno that is just amazing.
I would love to donate to you to review some classic tomb raider songs, the compositor Natan McCree is a genius. Unfortunately Im struggling economically. However the classic tomb raider fandom is EXTREMELY passionate to this day, it is the most passion ive ever seen from a fandom. If you make a tomb raider classic related video surely a lot of newcomers will appear and maybe some will donate for more tomb raider reviews
However venice violins doesn't translate very well lore wise. The main theme from tomb raided 1 does, has a sense of awe that makes you tear up if you played the classics 25 years ago