Game Composer Hears GODRICK THE GRAFTED for the First Time - Elden Ring

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Elden Ring is finally out! I asked you what track I should listen to for a video and you suggested Godrick the Grafted, and I can definitely see why. With Godrick theme we can see Elden Ring music continues to walk a fine line between the classic soulsborne music we all know and love and some new modern elements. Can't wait to hear more of it!
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  • @DaviVasc
    @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +318

    Thank you guys for recommending Godrick's theme to me!
    I mentioned Bloodborne a couple times in this video. Have you seen the videos I've done on Bloodborne music yet? ua-cam.com/video/kaMKeviMQD4/v-deo.html

    • @joserobertomendezdurazo6464
      @joserobertomendezdurazo6464 2 роки тому +1

      Hello! I have seen your videos since your Bloodborne reactions. Can I recommend you the Godskin Apostle Original Soundtrack? Is very interesting, as amazing. Have a nice day, Davi!

    • @justanothergamer7918
      @justanothergamer7918 2 роки тому +4

      Hey man i was wondering if you could look at the godskin apostles track from elden ring. Ive fallen in love with it and id love to see a break down of it.

    • @urosopacic1403
      @urosopacic1403 2 роки тому +2

      PLEASE react to snake rykhard

    • @Akuda_drifter
      @Akuda_drifter 2 роки тому

      You have to do a reaction to the Godskin apostle theme from elden ring

    • @jdelmo7001
      @jdelmo7001 2 роки тому

      Hey man, could you play the full song reaction at the beginning and then do the analisys after we heard the full song, I gotta say the constant pause is a little annoying, great video nontheless tho

  • @Phoenix-oy3pn
    @Phoenix-oy3pn 2 роки тому +2241

    I think that happy chord probably relates to the pride Godrick has in himself. While most of the song deals with the almagamation of terror he is

    • @river7874
      @river7874 2 роки тому +325

      Oh most definitely. He thinks that he is going to get more Tarnished pieces to Graft onto himself. He's ecstatic.

    • @julianwhelan1565
      @julianwhelan1565 2 роки тому +363

      @@river7874 "Lowly Tarnished...
      Thou'rt unfit even to graft..."
      I think it's more about the dragon

    • @river7874
      @river7874 2 роки тому +111

      @@julianwhelan1565 Good point. On both accounts.

    • @littlespoon7942
      @littlespoon7942 2 роки тому +134

      I love how narcissistic they made him lol

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +308

      Cool interpretation!

  • @ZonsoAvalune
    @ZonsoAvalune 2 роки тому +2424

    Godrick's theme is so good. It really nails just what a vile, wicked monster he his. You should do Renala of the Full Moon next!

    • @AbelMusa
      @AbelMusa 2 роки тому +78

      The issue with Rennala is her theme is incomplete without the singing. Its such an important part.

    • @TheAstrobiologistOW
      @TheAstrobiologistOW 2 роки тому +19

      @@AbelMusa also I dare say most of us haven't gotten that far in the game yet to have videos being made about it lol

    • @grunglethebungle
      @grunglethebungle 2 роки тому +14

      I could imaging joeffry ending up like godrick if he grew up

    • @Nightmare-pj4fg
      @Nightmare-pj4fg 2 роки тому +67

      No, no that’s not the point at all. Godrick is a seriously tragic character. He’s supposed to be one of the GOLDEN lineage, but was born frail and weak, but with the power of the anchor rune he tried to live up to his past ancestors. However he could never be good enough, and so grew vile and twisted with expectation, disappointment, and loathing. This theme is like an epic hero’s theme, as Godrick wants to be, an epic and heroic demigod who will be elden lord like Godfrey of his golden lineage, but the theme is altered from being exactly that, hinted with tragedy and horror to reflect not only Godfrey’s failures and horrific acts, but the horror and tragedy of his character as well.

    • @ZonsoAvalune
      @ZonsoAvalune 2 роки тому +12

      @@Nightmare-pj4fg that’s a really good interpretation! I hadn’t thought about the tragedy of his story.

  • @spanishgame
    @spanishgame 2 роки тому +1594

    It's not a main boss in Elden Ring, but I highly HIGHLY recommend the theme of the Godskin Apostle - absolute A++ theme, no business being the theme of a minor boss, sounds like a major boss theme

    • @kingofstrangeness7014
      @kingofstrangeness7014 2 роки тому +46

      Facts

    • @thomasbitmail7937
      @thomasbitmail7937 2 роки тому +121

      It is btw mandatory for one specific area, where you have to fight both of them, if you wish to move forward in the area.

    • @AbelMusa
      @AbelMusa 2 роки тому +133

      @@thomasbitmail7937 More than one area. It is mandatory to beat the Noble if you want to reach Rykard without doing his quest.

    • @thomasbitmail7937
      @thomasbitmail7937 2 роки тому +16

      @@AbelMusa true. That one i forgot, but i did both ways also.

    • @yuomovaeh3028
      @yuomovaeh3028 2 роки тому +8

      I thought too, its one of the best ones i have heard yet!

  • @alexanderson4497
    @alexanderson4497 2 роки тому +940

    Stormveil Castle is VERY horrific once you start going through it, Godrick takes the arms and legs of different creatures and adds them to himself, hence the name Grafted. His castle is full of corpses and monstrosities so the horror vibes to the theme are very fitting.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +274

      Whoa, sounds horrible and cool

    • @Noodlepunk
      @Noodlepunk 2 роки тому +54

      He also makes abominations like the scions.

    • @Daemon.05
      @Daemon.05 2 роки тому +12

      Mainly tarnisheds

    • @Svoorhout85
      @Svoorhout85 2 роки тому +63

      And withoit spoiling anything, he has another nasty surprise instock during his battle. You'll have to "bear witness" for yourself.

    • @nathanielleack4842
      @nathanielleack4842 2 роки тому +36

      Out of all the bosses ive faced so far (close to the end but not properly finished yet) Godrick is so close to being my favourite. So many souls bosses are morally ambigious but Godrick the Grafted is a narcisstic mudrderous piece of garbage through and through and its so refreshing. Even his cooky evil laugh as hes readying his shockwave attack works so well. The music completes it. Hes just evil and the lands between are well rid of him thanks to the tarnished

  • @giaikitg1933
    @giaikitg1933 2 роки тому +98

    Something really cool i have noticed on repeat playthroughs, godricks phase one theme is in 3/4 time its a waltz. But in phase two he cuts off his arm and grafts a dragon onto himself. Then the song becomes 7ths. The composer in phase two literally grafted another song onto godricks original theme and they switch back and forth in tandem just like how godrick and the dragons movesets work perfectly reflecting what’s happening in the boss it’s actually so genius

    • @T4TheTidePod
      @T4TheTidePod 3 місяці тому +3

      That's a really nice catch!

    • @emmik946
      @emmik946 9 днів тому +1

      This comment is so frickin’ underrated

  • @alonneknight7710
    @alonneknight7710 2 роки тому +754

    Suggestion: Starscourge Radahn is another sublime piece of music from this game.

    • @pouubolkomut5600
      @pouubolkomut5600 2 роки тому +20

      How long did you take to beat him? It took me 4 hours lol

    • @alonneknight7710
      @alonneknight7710 2 роки тому +27

      @@pouubolkomut5600 took me around the same time, maybe 3 to 4 hours. He is really overtuned im my opinion, but his theme is a masterpiece.

    • @Serrassi
      @Serrassi 2 роки тому +15

      Took me two and half hours. Presentation wise, it's amazing. Gameplay wise, it was a terrible experience

    • @brianng9765
      @brianng9765 2 роки тому +7

      @@pouubolkomut5600 that guy is such a bullshit lol, took me roughly 4hrs too, but then it took me like 2 tries with another approach. At first i was trying to go around and get all the NPC, swarm him without me doing much, it kills me with the new meteor attack after he do his dive bomb. But the way i killed it is just by getting the ones on the way up to him, and then fight it normally, i use a shield with vow of indomitable to the dive bomb, i beat him under 2mins.

    • @joebama6623
      @joebama6623 2 роки тому

      Were all you using int builds, just curious

  • @ChuckNorris924
    @ChuckNorris924 2 роки тому +609

    Between you and VaatiVidya, you paint the entire picture of the lore. It’s incredible.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +230

      I've never watched a Vaati video but I know of his significance in the community. It makes me happy to have my work mentioned positively in the same sentence as his. Thank you :)

    • @iruga7379
      @iruga7379 2 роки тому +18

      @@DaviVasc Dude you're awesome...i LOVE how you can tell the lore of the game just by hearing the themes and your surprised expressions ...im really impressed.

    • @anthonyst-onge
      @anthonyst-onge 2 роки тому +2

      I’m sure this guy and Vaati could be best friends honestly

    • @ChuckNorris924
      @ChuckNorris924 2 роки тому +2

      @@DaviVasc I'd strongly recommend checking his stuff out after some of your reactions - you're practically dead-on with your interpretation of the music

    • @evergreenoaktree
      @evergreenoaktree 2 роки тому

      LO F'n L Vaatividya does not paint any picture other than one that has already been thoroughly sketched for him.

  • @dr.pitmee_vocc2378
    @dr.pitmee_vocc2378 2 роки тому +878

    For context: Godrick is the supposed to be the SECOND main story boss in the game. But he (allegedly) is the first "Demigod" boss that you fight, in that sense, to use Dark Souls terminology, he's essentially your first "Lord of Cinder" type boss. However, he's an atrocity of his own creation - butchering innocents and literally grafting body parts to his body to become more powerful, because he was the weakest of the demigods from his birth and was forsaken by his bloodline. Godrick wrongfully proclaimed himself the "Lord of all that is Golden" when in fact he is probably the most far-removed from that position of any demigod we fight throughout the game. Godrick is an abomination and a pretender and a butcher. Yet he stands as the weakest of his kin and still poses an extreme challenge for being an early-game boss.

    • @Tulip_bip
      @Tulip_bip 2 роки тому +133

      considering that he had to live up to the legacy of someone like Radahn, you can see why he's so insecure lmao

    • @francenkovcan5211
      @francenkovcan5211 2 роки тому +132

      @@Tulip_bip and to make it worse, we fought Godrick when he was at full power and was mildly challenging, while Radahn was struck with scarlet rot, maddened, has to use his horse because his legs are stumps, holding back the stars the whole battle, and had a whole festival against him and he still folded us

    • @Tulip_bip
      @Tulip_bip 2 роки тому +60

      @@francenkovcan5211
      Yea when you put it like that, it goes to show how weak he really is lmao.
      So far I've done godrick, radahn, rennala, rykard and morgott. All of them make godrick look like nothing

    • @NamelessKing1597
      @NamelessKing1597 2 роки тому +5

      I'm pretty sure Margit is Morgott's Son and Godrick's Nephew. (This is incorrect but I was right about them being related, also Margit is just a projection of Morgott)

    • @Tulip_bip
      @Tulip_bip 2 роки тому +51

      @@NamelessKing1597
      Morgott and margit are the same person. That's why he suddenly appears out of nowhere outside of leyndell. Margit was a projection

  • @Plazma896
    @Plazma896 2 роки тому +132

    they personified this song very well. erratic flourishes all over the place, seemingly independent of each other, just how a bunch of limbs grafted onto a frankenstein might flail wilding, like they seem to do in the fight. the second phase also marks a mixture of catharsis and desperation with the boss, and i think the jarring transition in the music works so well to establish that

  • @VValunt
    @VValunt 2 роки тому +45

    This doesn’t only show how well written are this melodies, but how well trained your ear is. As a young and inexperienced new musician, my goal is to one day get as good as you

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +12

      Thank you my, friend. Let me know if I can help you in your music journey.

  • @dgalloway107
    @dgalloway107 2 роки тому +31

    An emotionless, lifeless, yet powerful chord to start the second phase. The phase which he defiles and puppets around the lifeless yet still powerful head of a dead dragon.

  • @andyknightwarden9746
    @andyknightwarden9746 2 роки тому +46

    Godrick the Grafted is legitimately the most viscerally disturbing boss of the entire soul series for me. Just seeing the fact that his left hand is actually made up of two distinctly differently sized left hands, the fact that he has like six useless appendages on his back and two right arms that can each wield an ax, and then he cuts off that horrifically mangled arm to put on a rotten dragon head? I shudder.

    • @Domihockeyrocky
      @Domihockeyrocky 8 місяців тому +1

      Oh you have to see the model of the very first boss you fight in Elden Ring. That boss is way more disturbing than Godrick.

    • @andyknightwarden9746
      @andyknightwarden9746 8 місяців тому +4

      @@Domihockeyrocky oh yeah, the grafted Scion is horrific. It's made up of like five people at least with three spines and something like twenty limbs? The difference is that Godrick is still nominally sane. The grafted scions are in so much pain that they have gone feral. They have no higher consciousness anymore. Godrick does.

    • @dude7813
      @dude7813 8 днів тому

      @@andyknightwarden9746Yeah, and who knows what’s under the grafted scions cloak! Probably a massive pulsating fleshy mound of limbs.

  • @alisha8099
    @alisha8099 2 роки тому +337

    So, as far as i know;
    Godrick's thing is, that he was once weak and frail
    compared to his siblings. Which resulted in a lot of
    anger and frustration, until it grew into outright psychotic insanity.
    And the music does quite a good job, highlighting his delusions.

    • @mjtechnoviking44
      @mjtechnoviking44 2 роки тому +20

      I wonder whose son he is. He claims relation to godfrey but it’s distant and you can hardly call him a demigod.

    • @solidusgolidus5157
      @solidusgolidus5157 2 роки тому +6

      if you go watch the e3 2019 trailer you can actually see just how frail he was.

    • @PyrrhusBrin
      @PyrrhusBrin 2 роки тому +12

      @@mjtechnoviking44 it seems murky, some claim he is a son of Marika and Godfrey while others claim he is of distant relation. It seems he was born frail though and seen as the absolute runt compared to his siblings. This frailness could easily have been because his blood could've been more diluted by Godfrey's mortal bloodline or he was born lacking the power that was expected of him. What's interesting is something happened that caused him to go from being called Godrick the Golden since the title passed to him to Godrick the Grafted.

    • @mjtechnoviking44
      @mjtechnoviking44 2 роки тому +14

      @@PyrrhusBrin well he became obsessed with augmenting his body and it appears this obsession had other targets as well. The grafted scions who appear to be nobles in his service with massive grafted bodies and the royal revenants which I can only assume are the twisted spirits of the failed experiments since they vomit poison and take huge damage from healing incantations. Those things with the wraith calling bells have more arms than they should as well. He turned stormveil into a castle of horror and I’m surprised margit let him sully the golden line like that. Probably because he was killing tarnished all the same and wasn’t taken seriously after his defeat and dishonor in the shattering.

    • @wallyfarflinger
      @wallyfarflinger 2 роки тому +6

      @@mjtechnoviking44 he's a descendant of Godefroy, who likely was the son of Godfrey and Marika.

  • @KeytarArgonian
    @KeytarArgonian 2 роки тому +34

    I love those moments of solo violin.. they give you an idea of how Godrick sees his Overblown sense of Divinity and Royalty beneath all his Grotesque actions seeking power. And his design makes you see that his Grafting has become almost like an addiction, he has limbs that serve no purpose. So the pursuit of power, this addiction, the abhorrent nature of it is all summed up in this composition. I love it!

  • @serpuffmcpass5859
    @serpuffmcpass5859 2 роки тому +92

    The way you describe some of the details you pick up from parts of the song. Like the "Powerful in an emotionless, dead way." When he grafts the dragons dead head to himself. He was basically praising the dragon for being so powerful and to lend him his strength. Really a testament to fromsofts music design 🤌

  • @0rteku
    @0rteku 2 роки тому +114

    For your assumptions, Godrick is the first "big objetive" of the game (you have to collect 6 great runes, and he have one of them). He is the lord of a castle, a powerless demigod with the burden of his heritage from the first Elden Lord. Because that, he grafts body parts into his own body, becoming more monster than human. That's why I think his song have a little elegance of a waltz turned into a grotesque sensation.

    • @grandarkfang_1482
      @grandarkfang_1482 2 роки тому +1

      Technically, you only need 3 great runes to get to the end of the game.

    • @clockworkowl6248
      @clockworkowl6248 2 роки тому +3

      @@grandarkfang_1482 *teeechnically* two, the bearer of third one happens to block the essential path and needs to be shanked. But two seems to be enough to fix the stupid ring thingy.
      Yes, you end up with at least 3.

    • @forgrim454
      @forgrim454 2 роки тому

      @@clockworkowl6248 apparently there’s a way to skip Godrick entirely so yeah.

    • @clockworkowl6248
      @clockworkowl6248 2 роки тому +1

      @@forgrim454 yeah you can go around the castle.

    • @forgrim454
      @forgrim454 2 роки тому

      @@clockworkowl6248 wait…so who are the three people then?

  • @vagabond142
    @vagabond142 2 роки тому +32

    Godrick the Grafted is "technically" the "first" major boss you face. Those are in quotes because you actually have a choice of which boss you face first, but if you follow the "main guide points" he's the first

  • @thomasfuller5932
    @thomasfuller5932 2 роки тому +32

    From’s OST team nails it every time

  • @MrBerserker80
    @MrBerserker80 2 роки тому +14

    You were spot on with the Emotionless Cord since it perfectly encapsulates two things about Godrick: his entire character revolves around grafting dead body parts to himself, which then become re-animated, but they are still essentially dead, and said Emotionless Cord signals the start of phase 2 in which Godrick grafts a dead dragon's head to himself and reanimates it right in front of the player. What I really love about it, is also the visual artistry which complements the music: the dragon has been dead for a while, it's scaly skin has rotted away revealing bone and it's eyeless, giving a blank, lifeless stare.

  • @yiddymcgriddy4304
    @yiddymcgriddy4304 2 роки тому +424

    How the hell did you describe Godrick and his boss fight, JUST BY MUSIC ALONE???

  • @mohammedalahmed3133
    @mohammedalahmed3133 2 роки тому +16

    When I think about it... this ost fits Godrick perfectly. the ost feels like there are many different pieces of music that are thrown together in a random way, which is actually how Godrick looks like; he cuts the limbs of many creature and sticks the limbs on himself.

  • @Atlastheyote222
    @Atlastheyote222 2 роки тому +23

    The dragon theme from Elden Ring is an absolute standout for me. It really underlines the danger of the creature the track is named after.

  • @krissy989
    @krissy989 2 роки тому +11

    "Subscribers, one and all..."
    "BEAR WITNESS!"

  • @paladin06309
    @paladin06309 2 роки тому +22

    I’ve been frothing at the mouth for Davi’s input on Godric’s theme. I’m so happy to finally have the video and see how much he just understands about the boss fight lore without having actually played the game. It’s so cool to see how much storytelling music can do when he breaks it down.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, my friend!

  • @aphryo
    @aphryo 2 роки тому +12

    How well you "saw" in the music, what was actually being shown simultaneously in the fight visually actually gave me chills. Bloodborne is one of my favorite games of all time, so I'm gonna just go lose a chunk of my evening enjoying tf outta that playlist.

  • @william678910
    @william678910 2 роки тому +18

    What I understood from listening to this theme is that in phase 1 its like a dance of death between you and Godrick, you're just going back and forth, but when you reach the second phase its more like Godrick has taken full control and you're doing your best to survive, it could also give us a glimpse into how twisted and broken this Godrick creature is.

    • @Terraqueo22
      @Terraqueo22 2 роки тому +1

      A very erratic dance.... As GodRick The Grafted, is an abomination of Limbs and goes everywhere with his blows and slashes and you a sole Tarnished against a Depressed and Failure of a Demi God

    • @Katepuzzilein
      @Katepuzzilein 2 роки тому +1

      That start of the second phase theme also matches the visuals of the slowly sweeping flamethrower attack he opens phase two with. Like it's trying to say oh god, now he has a flamethrower!

    • @vshiki4872
      @vshiki4872 Рік тому

      Now I'm immagining Godrick aggressively dancing and Helicoptering his Dragon arm and I cannot take it seriously

  • @simonolomudzski3985
    @simonolomudzski3985 2 роки тому +102

    I really recommend you Margit's theme, it's really good.
    Random question, did someone else found Godrick a lot easier than Margit or was it just me?

    • @Stank64
      @Stank64 2 роки тому +21

      It’s weird because I died more to godrick, but for some reason I had a better time figuring out the timing of his attacks that margit

    • @seventowers1299
      @seventowers1299 2 роки тому +10

      I'd spent plenty of time learning Margit on stress test. And Godrick was down only on fourth try. So yeah, same for me:)

    • @Churi_Venatriss
      @Churi_Venatriss 2 роки тому +12

      No, I probably spent like two hours on Margit, but Godrick took only two tries. Margit has a ridiculous health pool for such an early boss. I also have a real hard time with slow wind up attacks. Someone gave a hint of using blood loss on Godrick, and that helped a ton.

    • @seventowers1299
      @seventowers1299 2 роки тому +3

      @@Churi_Venatriss As i know, Margit was rebalanced after test version. Actually, in release game i got him on second try. Changes arent really significant, but it seems that now he slightly less agressive and less damaging and looses balance faster.

    • @simonolomudzski3985
      @simonolomudzski3985 2 роки тому +2

      @@Churi_Venatriss Me too, I started with samurai, so I had the Uchigatana upgraded to +4 at that time, and Godrick just kept taking blood loss damage non-stop. Margit just took it once and never again

  • @thesnatcher3616
    @thesnatcher3616 2 роки тому +25

    Another super sinister theme is the theme of Mogh, Lord of Blood. Really looking forward to how what you may think about that theme. The harpsichord and guitar really add a layer of class and refinement, but it also comes off as prideful and calculative. As if Mogh is planning something behind your back. And it makes sense, as his entire goal revolves around deceiving another fellow demigod. Godrick is terrifying because he's unhinged and can't get a proper grip on anything. Mogh is terrifying because he knows exactly what he is doing to a tee. Or that's what I gathered from listening to the themes at least.

  • @mida05g
    @mida05g 2 роки тому +36

    Starscourge Radhan has an incredible good theme, especially the second phase ( it's one ,if not the most difficult Boss in all of Elden Ring.

    • @popkhorne5372
      @popkhorne5372 2 роки тому +6

      Malenia is even harder ^^ but i get what you mean. Radahn is a one man army kind of fight, which is why npc's help you while Malenia is the ultimate duel.

    • @seger602
      @seger602 2 роки тому

      Godskin duo, Malenia and Malekith disagree

    • @Spectre_Objector
      @Spectre_Objector 2 роки тому

      @@seger602 i feel like godskin duo wouldn't be as hard as it is if they made the fat one slower like the ornstein and smough fight

    • @elpsykoongro5379
      @elpsykoongro5379 2 роки тому

      @Týr does are easy in comparison to godskin duo
      And you can even cheese it and make the first gargoyle fall and die instantly
      Essentially ending the fight

  • @jimjimjim6669
    @jimjimjim6669 2 роки тому +25

    Great video! Godskin Noble, Ancestor Spirit and Renalla themes are definitely worth checking. This game has very diverse music.

  • @elijahbuettel5107
    @elijahbuettel5107 2 роки тому +78

    I definitely recommend Starscourge Radahn next. His fight is so unique for a from soft fight. It feels less like the one on one fight against a horrifying beast or a duel with a fellow warrior, and more like a war against a one man army. Even if you don’t use summons, it still feels like an overwhelming war where the odds are stacked against you. The music in my opinion reflects that perfectly. Has sort of a heroic battle march quality to it while still retaining the unsettling feel of other from games.

    • @KaptainKommissar
      @KaptainKommissar 2 роки тому +4

      Fitting theme for Radahn
      What a guy

    • @BaldinBlack
      @BaldinBlack 2 роки тому +3

      His second phase theme is WILD

    • @lucasunzaga6556
      @lucasunzaga6556 2 роки тому +2

      I like how Radahn theme screams pure war and chaos and Malenia is more calm and delicate, it really tell's the diference between the two and I love it

    • @popkhorne5372
      @popkhorne5372 2 роки тому +5

      @@lucasunzaga6556 yeah, i really like that in contrast to radahn who seems like the guy who crushes entire armies, and his fight reflects that, while Malenia seems like the ultimate duelist, undefeated in single combat even against the most powerful demi gods of elden ring, and offers you the ultimate duel.

    • @FromsoftgoatKaj
      @FromsoftgoatKaj 2 роки тому +4

      @@popkhorne5372 Not a suprise they weren't able to defeat each other. Like an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.

  • @kennethboycejr.3258
    @kennethboycejr.3258 2 роки тому +165

    If you like Godrick's theme, then check out Radahn’s theme.

  • @danielkubicek1323
    @danielkubicek1323 2 роки тому +6

    It's one thing to enjoy the music casually, but it's awesome that you can analyze and give insight to the composition so well. Definitely helps me appreciate the complexities of these pieces, thx mate.

  • @ryan_1099
    @ryan_1099 2 роки тому +17

    Even better, Godrick laughs and yells a bunch while he's tumbling around. And yeah Elden Ring do have cool bosses.

  • @schkoopdawhoop7885
    @schkoopdawhoop7885 2 роки тому +8

    Some people like music. This guy loves it.

  • @VladClaw
    @VladClaw 2 роки тому +2

    "FOREFATHERS, ONE AND ALL, BEAR WITNESS!"
    This haunts me in my sleep

  • @nonatomusic
    @nonatomusic 2 роки тому +7

    I love the "panderecki" technique on high strings and the Horns crescendo in halftone at 11:17... It brings a layer of craziness to the music and something about shocking the frequencies. Maybe to represent the battle struggle. Loved the video. Great analysis!

  • @vaarion6535
    @vaarion6535 2 роки тому +2

    When you talk about happy/sad chords it’s really brings to mind Morgott’s theme- I’d absolutely love to see him react to that, considering it’s different than nearly all of the other themes, and his theme really does reflect who he is

  • @blueblaze5160
    @blueblaze5160 2 роки тому +20

    You need to give Starscourge Radahn a listen. A very great rhythmic track.

  • @dragondavis9301
    @dragondavis9301 2 роки тому +32

    I would love to see you react to lichdragon fortissax’s ost if you can, it’s immaculate.

    • @bartoszsotysiak3568
      @bartoszsotysiak3568 2 роки тому +3

      Yeah, for me one of the best tracks in game :)

    • @thewretch4081
      @thewretch4081 2 роки тому +5

      It's incredibly good, too epic for a hidden asf boss like that

  • @UnpairedJoycon
    @UnpairedJoycon 2 роки тому +98

    I would say Godskin Apostles is the best track in the game so far, imo. Definitely recommend checking it out.

  • @seventowers1299
    @seventowers1299 2 роки тому +19

    Try the God-Devouring Serpent. It has very different phases and especially second is a banger)
    Thanks for the breakdown!

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +4

      Thank for watching and for the suggestion, Pavel :)

  • @GoldenMarionette
    @GoldenMarionette 2 роки тому +7

    Seeing his reaction makes me smile, I love the universal poggers feeling we all have to the boss fights and music of elden ring :))

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +1

      That makes me so happy :)

  • @0vnfrsh488
    @0vnfrsh488 2 роки тому +2

    one of the greatest gaming tracks in recently memory. just god tier work

  • @chito2701
    @chito2701 2 роки тому +8

    This theme really fits the Grafted aspect, the misshapen molded of body parts.

  • @zetta8277
    @zetta8277 2 роки тому +18

    Always happy to see your videos specially when its a Fromsoft theme. The energy you bring to these vids is great and am looking forward to the next.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for saying that, my friend. It means a lot.

  • @unfreshfish9472
    @unfreshfish9472 2 роки тому +9

    1:54 I guess that reflects how Godrick, little by little, grafted body parts to himself and that the resulting chord is as disturbing as the monstrosity Godrick has become.
    And the chromatic mode stuff in the 2 phase is like the decision to replace an arm with a giant dragon head

  • @budabead
    @budabead Рік тому +1

    The more of the breakdowns of yours I watch, the more I come to respect your obvious knowledge of what you do.
    As an absolutely non-educated in music I can only guess of course.... but 9 out of 10 "composer" reactions are them saying "good music, very good music" in detail of course. But on this channel you go thru and nuances and explain in layman's terms to the likes of me ( duds).
    Viewers like these types of videos because we have experienced these songs during our time playing the game, the hardships & victories. It's always a reward in itself to see how professional musicians would react, and indeed would they react the way the players do.
    As many others said it below & on other ones of your videos....the fact that you paint a nigh-on perfect picture of the boss and what they're about solely from the track speaks volumes(no pun intended...)
    Excellent stuff, keep them coming my friend! You got the stuff!

  • @carsonowens3449
    @carsonowens3449 2 роки тому +5

    FANTASTIC analysis of one of my favorite boss themes so far, they definitely hit godrick on the nose using many disturbing chords as you stated. He is nothing short of a monstrosity. I dont know if you ever plan to go back and analyze any boss themes from Dark Souls 3 again, but if you do, I personally would LOVE to see one on Slave Knight Gael or the Abyss watchers. As both a soulsborne fan and music(especially in games) fan, your channel has been a real diamond in the rough so to speak, great work!

  • @petsan97
    @petsan97 2 роки тому +1

    "A horrifying dance of death", what a fitting way to describe a lot of boss-fights in Soulsborne.

  • @vapersmith7859
    @vapersmith7859 2 роки тому +4

    The level of knowledge of this guy in terms of this game and the characters is incredible if I'm honest this is some great content!

  • @safetysizzerz3530
    @safetysizzerz3530 2 роки тому +1

    All of the voices of those he’s grafted on to him singing. The country fiddle that shows his true unrefined nature. He’s an imposter and a monster.

  • @woompf3641
    @woompf3641 2 роки тому +3

    I always genuinely enjoy your breakdowns. After defeating the bosses, such as godrick, it really gives me a sense of appreciation for how well the music actually fits them. Please keep up this beautiful work you do!

  • @bingusthegreat9733
    @bingusthegreat9733 2 роки тому +2

    10:40 “I payed for the whole keyboard I’m going to use the whole keyboard”

  • @oka8022
    @oka8022 2 роки тому +5

    My personal favourite is 'the final battle', and 'roundtable hold'.

  • @SimoTmm
    @SimoTmm 2 роки тому +1

    this is my favorite track of the Elden Ring ost, truly unbeliavable how good it is
    very good video, loved how you recognized the 7/8 time signature, that is what I was hoping for when I clicked on the video ahaha, anyway you earned a sub!

  • @gallifrey1212
    @gallifrey1212 2 роки тому +14

    Another great analysis!
    I think Godrick's theme is the most over-the-top when compared to the other demigod themes. They are all intense, epic, dramatic, and powerful, too, but Godrick's theme feels like it's trying too hard and comes off as overbearing, intimidating, and horrifying, which fits Godrick's character. And, well, he is "over-the-top" considering his claim to fame/power is grafting body parts onto himself so he can become a strong beast of a man (but he isn't -- he still is the weakest of the demigods mentally, emotionally, and physically)
    Essentially, the theme is a mix of how Godrick views himself (powerful, regal, intense, intimidating) and how others view him (terrifying, disgusting, weird, twisted).

  • @AustraStronk
    @AustraStronk 2 роки тому +1

    I can hear his crazy like laughter while listening to his ost

  • @debraloane3585
    @debraloane3585 9 місяців тому +1

    Amazing how you tell the story just by listening to the music. It has made me look at music differently
    Thank you

  • @uphale
    @uphale 2 роки тому +4

    If you are analyzing Elden Ring scores for bosses, I highly recommend Starscourge Radahn's theme. Its such an epic piece, both the first and 2nd half of the song.

  • @Glarblenuck
    @Glarblenuck 2 роки тому +1

    Your observations are very accurate and make a lot of sense. Godrick's theme is my favorite in the game.

  • @draw2death421
    @draw2death421 2 роки тому +27

    Loved fighting him not gonna lie! English voice actor did a great job portraying this Mad King who ripped the limbs off his relatives and attached them to himself.
    Definetly my Faiv fight in the game so far and design!
    Edit: Well Id say Ripping off his own relatives limbs is terrifying and deserving of this theme. Hes also one of the main bosses in the game so yeah hes a big deal. You probably know allready but the reason phase 2 is so unsetling is because he cuts his own arm off at the begining and then rips off the head of a dead dragon on his arena and attached it in the place of his missing hand and somehow reanimates it and fights you with it.

    • @nathanielleack4842
      @nathanielleack4842 2 роки тому +2

      His VA was absolutely incredible. I started running his axe as soon as I could and I just hear him shout "I COMMAND THEE KNEEL" whenever I ready that shockwave. And his second phase cutscene as far as I was concerned was unskippable every time. That howl of pain when he lops of his arm is haunting

    • @zeallust8542
      @zeallust8542 2 роки тому +2

      One of the better voices in the game, thats for sure. Its a fromsoft game so all the voices are good, but this one definitely stands out

  • @002f4dsw4
    @002f4dsw4 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent video, you should listen to the ancestor spirit theme from this game, it's very different from what you've heard with this one and really noteworhty!

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +2

      Cool, thank you for the suggestion!

  • @TopazIngenious
    @TopazIngenious 2 роки тому +3

    I love this song and this boss. So freaking sick.

  • @namethefifth7315
    @namethefifth7315 2 роки тому +1

    I think it is so frantic because it is to show how godric has the souls of countless tarnished trapped to him from having thier arms grafted on

  • @KoreJD
    @KoreJD 2 роки тому +32

    Sou muito seu fã, amo todos seus videos, fazem que ame ainda mais sagas que ja gostava, principalmente Monster Hunter, mando um salve desde uruguay!!!

  • @karenm5681
    @karenm5681 9 місяців тому

    You have such a good ear for this and I love your way of explaining it to us. I always learn good stuff on your channel. Thanks!

  • @Jargleman
    @Jargleman 2 роки тому +3

    Imo Godrick is the second best fight in the game, I’ve fought every boss including mohg and that one swordswoman we don’t talk about, and I’ve gotten the most enjoyment out of Godricks battle. Godrick isn’t first tho Bc the radahn festival exists

  • @noahbennett2254
    @noahbennett2254 2 роки тому +1

    9:22 i know this is late but thats amazing how perfectly you described where godricks twisted and morbid strength comes from' grafting

  • @dyllanaldridge1044
    @dyllanaldridge1044 2 роки тому +5

    Very cool and insightful as always! Would be curious to see you take a look at Starscourge Radahn's theme if you get the chance.

  • @DestinAU
    @DestinAU 2 роки тому

    Brooooo the second phase part is INCREDIBLE

  • @a-n-t
    @a-n-t 2 роки тому +5

    I would recommend Radagon of the Golden Order if you have the time, it's a very powerful final boss theme.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +1

      You type really well for a camel

    • @peterleopoldlauvlandlegdal496
      @peterleopoldlauvlandlegdal496 Рік тому

      The track is called "the final battle". If you only search up Radagons theme you probably only get the track of the first phase.

  • @VenezuelanEagle
    @VenezuelanEagle 2 роки тому

    I have music literacy from doing band growing up in school until my senior year just to have something relaxing, fun, and an easy A during the day. When I tell you....I have learned so much just by watching yo channel. It's something they should focus mo on in public schools here in the states cause it doesn't make sense that only music majors in college/uni have all the fun in appreciating music on a deeper level. Genuinely proud that I was able to break down the first bit of the track like you would

  • @soulsmasterxw7373
    @soulsmasterxw7373 2 роки тому +8

    Please react to
    "Starscourge Radahn" from Elden Ring. It is very powerful and evocative.

  • @ArmorKingTV21
    @ArmorKingTV21 2 роки тому +1

    Man I do love you looking over the Elden Ring music as well, I do have two suggestions for Soulsbourne Music, Dark Eater Midir, the second track is an Elden Ring track Godfrey, The First Elden Lord. I love learning about notes and what their purpose is in music. Subbed!

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +2

      Welcome, my friend. And thank you for the suggestions.

    • @ArmorKingTV21
      @ArmorKingTV21 2 роки тому

      @@DaviVasc Not a problem! I hope you're enjoying the music! 😌

  • @migg_umm
    @migg_umm 2 роки тому +4

    Pretty sure I’m the only one that repeated 6:28 so many times just for the violins

  • @Fyrestar
    @Fyrestar 7 місяців тому

    From Soft were so proud of this boss theme that despite Godrick just being one of many story bosses, they decided to have it be his theme that plays in the final credits

  • @TheMotion01
    @TheMotion01 2 роки тому +2

    Really happy I found your channel mate. Entertaining and insightful, and on top of that it's making me want to get back to the piano after two years of ignoring it.
    Looking forward to the next one, all the best.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +2

      Ah, I'm so happy these videos are inspiring you to get back to the piano. Do it!

  • @arescorleone2067
    @arescorleone2067 2 роки тому +4

    Hey davi, I would like to request a soundtrack from dark souls 3. It's called Crimson Bat it is an unused track from the game.

    • @meyrooph3979
      @meyrooph3979 2 роки тому +1

      It's possibly my favourite track in the game

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому

      Sounds interesting, thank you for recommending it

  • @skeelz4587
    @skeelz4587 2 роки тому

    Dude I love this video you broke it down so good

  • @nikopteros1659
    @nikopteros1659 2 роки тому +1

    Godrick the grafted weas such a cool fight! one of my favorites yet. the high status he presents himself in, the epic frases straight out of lord of the rings and at the same time is incredibly terrifying and twisted. its awesome and this track just makes it all the better "I'm the lord of all that is golden. i command thee KNEEL!!" so badass

  • @oscarchavez8527
    @oscarchavez8527 2 роки тому +2

    Great video once again man. And, I think Macabre is pronounced "mekab" , "makab", or "maakab". But I think these are affected by accent.

  • @saintelaurent4948
    @saintelaurent4948 2 роки тому +1

    I know nothing about music but this is throughly compelling. Can’t wait to see more Elden Ring analysis!

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому

      There will be another Elden Ring one next week :D

  • @tengrin9489
    @tengrin9489 2 роки тому +2

    I love how he pretty much describes the bosses perfectly without ever seeing them lol.

  • @xtremeLo
    @xtremeLo 2 роки тому +1

    This track really hits hard while fighting. It makes you feel tense and facing a grafted monster it makes sense that such abomination has such a terrifying theme. I would pay whatever to hear this track live

  • @LPKalech
    @LPKalech 2 роки тому +2

    recommendation for other elden ring reactions: Mohg, Lord of Blood and Beast Clergyman

  • @connorryan2715
    @connorryan2715 2 роки тому +1

    I love these videos man. I love watching your facial reactions to really great parts of the music. I think you do a great job of ver concisely explaining some of the techniques and craftsmanship that goes into this music and how the composer creates emotions. Can’t wait to see more from Elden Ring. I personally have really enjoyed the theme of Star Scourge Radahn.

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +1

      Glad you're enjoying these, my friend. Thank you for the suggestion, btw!

  • @4Usuality
    @4Usuality 2 роки тому +1

    This is my favorite track out of Elden Ring, its an absolsute masterpiece of just WHAT Fromsoftware music is

  • @alloounou6900
    @alloounou6900 2 роки тому

    Whether it's done live or through editing, your ability to pick out the chords and notes perfectly is fantastic.

  • @elreyes777
    @elreyes777 2 роки тому

    This game is just phenomenal. The entire game has given me chills at every moment. Can’t wait for the next video.

  • @fangorn23
    @fangorn23 2 роки тому

    Dude, I gotta tell ya I know nothing about music. I was a STEM major. But watching you dissect and enjoy this music is really entertaining.

  • @leonardomafrareina7634
    @leonardomafrareina7634 2 роки тому +2

    Godrick's theme was killer, it was awesome, showing just how shattered his state of mind is.
    Props for the composers for such an amazing piece of art, though I still think Malenia's them is a true masterpiece (which, by the way, is my reccomendation).
    Loved your video, love your content, Davi, you're for sure one of my favorite content creators.

  • @Dippps
    @Dippps 2 роки тому

    I like that short solo violin in the midle. Aristocratic vibes.

  • @lolzforlunch
    @lolzforlunch 2 роки тому

    Algorithm working its magic, subbed! Would love to see videos where you break these down visually on your DAW of choice if u use one, i love music production and would think this would be a huge change of pace for me within the music sphere and gaming spheres of youtube.

  • @zillaborne
    @zillaborne 2 роки тому +1

    My favourite theme from this game has got to be Lichdragon Fortissax. The track sounds so grand but has an eerie feeling to it, like you’re fighting against the unbeatable, definitely worth checking out.

  • @macaroni3283
    @macaroni3283 2 роки тому +1

    Super well done! I’ve recently started playing Elden Ring and the soundtrack is incredible! I’d love to hear an analysis of “Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon” if you could! Love your work so much, it’s always so fascinating!

  • @jackalx2154
    @jackalx2154 2 роки тому +1

    Really love your Soulsborne breakdowns. Really makes me appreciate the tracks more. Hope you do Beast Clergyman. It's my favourite from Elden Ring

    • @DaviVasc
      @DaviVasc  2 роки тому +1

      Sure, I could od that one, thank you for suggesting it

  • @ribigurumu
    @ribigurumu 2 роки тому

    These videos are so fun, thanks for putting your time into this!

  • @Dang3rMouSe
    @Dang3rMouSe 2 роки тому

    Great breakdown, I really enjoyed it!