Yasunori Nishiki (西木康智, Nishiki Yasunori, born July 10, 1985) is a Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴Yasunori Nishiki (西木康智, Nishiki Yasunori, born July 10, 1985) is a Japanese composer and arranger, best known for his work on the soundtracks for Octopath Traveler and various music video game series developed by Bemani. He is currently a freelance composer, and has since produce soundtracks for both video games and anime.

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01Octopath Traveler -Main Theme-

02Ophilia, The Cleric3:19

03Cyrus, The Scholar2:30

04Tressa, The Merchant2:47

05Olberic, the Warrior2:42

06Primrose, the Dancer2:40

07Alfyn, The Apothecary3:26

08Therion, The Thief2:22

09H'aanit, The Hunter2:55

18Flamesgrace, Guiding Light4:11

19Melancholy3:14

20Atlasdam, Seat Of Learning3:29

21Tranquil Days2:55

22A Sea Breeze Blows3:17

23How Amusing!3:17

24Cobbleston, Nestled in the Hills3:10

25Tension3:17

26A Brief Respite0:12

27Dark Caverns3:43

28Battle I3:18

29Victory Fanfare0:52

30Requiem for the Fallen0:25

31Sunshade, City of Pleasures3:23

32On a Knife's Edge4:01

33Clearbrook, By The Pristine Waters3:33

34Reminiscence3:03

35A Settlement In The Red Bluffs2:45

36Discord3:13

37My Quiet Forest Home3:21

38Determination2:38

39Beneath The Surface3:38

40Creeping Dread3:12

41Decisive Battle I4:26

42Battle II2:57

43Town Veiled In White3:14

44Gazing Over The Great Plain3:19

45Enveloped In Kindness3:13

46Grandport, Center Of Commerce3:45

47Among Stately Peaks4:13

48Sorrow3:11

49The Trees Have Eyes4:01

50Despair3:22

51Decisive Battle II3:24

52Oasis In The Sparkling Sands3:37

53River Of Life3:33

54Bonds of Friendship3:40

55Orewell, Beneath The Crags2:26

56Victors Hollow, Jewel Of The Forest2:40

57Jubilation2:53

58Forbidding Corridors3:41

59An Ill Omen3:17

60Battle III3:04

61They Who Govern Reason4:40

62Stolen Dreams, Lost Light3:17

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72Battle At Journey's End4:59

73The Gate Of Finis3:37

74The One They Call The Witch4:08

75Moment Of Truth0:36

76Daughter Of The Dark God4:45

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheAnimeMan

3y↑3K

I’m so happy someone is giving love to this games soundtrack; it is criminally underrated

@zeojoe2229

3y↑60

Wow I am surprised to see you here AnimeMan. Truly awesome to see who is all part of this amazing community!

@garmzai

3y↑14

Lol I just came here because of his comment on Trash Taste episode

@flaringmaster8767

3y↑17

I agree maybe you should make a video about this game then maybe more people will know about the hardwork the people made unto this game

@nelsonwang2753

3y↑8

Any chance for the return of let's plays?

@JoshhTW

3y↑16

Didn't expect to see you here, Joey. And yes, Octopath Traveler got robbed of its rightful award.

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@Cafewatercolor

3y↑934

When I was a kid, my parents hate that I listen to video game soundtrack, think I'm addicted to video games, my classmate laugh at me for listening to SNES Final Fantasy soundtrack, think they are much cooler listening to pop music.
they just don't understand video games got some of the most well-written music ever.

@ender3924

3y↑73

The reason videogame music is so good may be partially due to the fact that some producers design the music to keep the player motivated , so that said players are less likely to give up.

@typical_snowflake

3y↑30

Your choices were valid and you are valid. They are those with problems judging people for what they like. I hope you are good now. Have fun listening whatever you like to.

@poppywoo842

3y↑14

yeah i actually atte,pted to convince my parents that game music isa cutally good by using this soundtrack

@SCRaetz

3y↑19

Glad I'm not alone!!

When it was discovered that I downloaded anime and game OSTs and would burn them onto CDs to play in my car, I was branded the weirdo and made fun off a lot by my peers.

Didn't phase me much. Still jammed out alone. I like what I like and love it.

Keep being you. My girlfriend loves that I love this nerd shit and that I geek out to these tunes.

@poppywoo842

3y↑4

@@SCRaetz same

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@GameMusicCollective

3y↑225

Couldn't agree more! Octopath Traveler's OST is my go-to sound reference when I do orchestral mixes -Markus/GMC

@phantomlox7752

3y↑73

an Octopath video in 2021. now this makes me happy

@jydmu

3y↑93

It's by far the best OST I heard in my life. And that's in a world where FF 7 Remake, FF9, Chrono Cross, Persona 5 and Nier Automata exist. Superb stuff.

@siddhantbanerjee3328

3y↑173

Finally someone who adores the Flamesgrace theme as much as I do. The theme is so perfect because it gives a feeling of warmth in a cold dark place.....much like Ophilia is a warm optimistic light in a cold dark world

@frozenfury0

3y↑3

I don't know the stillsnow theme may just be a better "northern" song

@Iphao

3y↑5

Flamesgrace is my favorite town theme in any game ever. Instant love.

@oscarmoralesvivo7452

3y↑685

I'm glad that Mr. Moukala never fails to answer the important question: Will it funk?

@Chas-OTE

3y↑18

"Will it Funk?" Sounds like an amazing name for a podcast 😆

@motionista

3y↑9

@@Chas-OTE I don't listen to podcasts, but this I would listen to

@HEROINEOFRHYMES

3y↑3

yes it will , get funky

@TreeHairedGingerAle

Literally the most important question 😃✨🎶💃🏾

@munmunmurmur4920

3y↑64

5:58 Holy shit this is bumping. I would kill for a full version of this.

@ArrancarAngel52

3y↑18

My guy, I am no musician or musically talented, but I am so overjoyed whenever your videos pop up on my feed. I love that there is someone who can be just as nerdy and awesome talking about music that I adore from games/pop culture/anime. You rock and I appreciate you!

@dozentx726

3y↑124

It is really entertaining to see someone just being so passionate about the thing they enjoy the most, which is why I love your videos.

@Jagobah

3y↑19

5:58 That sped up bass line sounds like something straight out of a Crypt of the Necrodancer stage, awesome game by the awesome composer Danny Baranowsky

@dane

3y↑28

“Follows you”

What a deserved flex

@allisonlee1863

3y↑832

The way Alex explains music concepts never fails to amaze me

@SonnyEmocore

3y↑20

Thats why I came here!

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑156

Glad it translates well!
It's hard to find ways to explain this stuff without sounding like a cryptic Dumbledore or Gandalf, haha

@dank1457

3y↑5

Lmao, you did an excellent job Alex

@GlitchToph

@@AlexMoukalaMusic Fitting, you make magic with that bass

PS: Imma go listen to the Octopath Traveller OST, your video made me wanna explore it more, amazing stuff!

@shadowninja509

3y↑6

Alex is the music teacher we always wanted but never deserved

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@teaelle9355

3y↑24

I’m so glad people love not only this game, but the music to it. Needs more love

@mehdighidi5881

2y↑9

Man the drums in the Decisive battle II , its crazy . Never felt like that since AirBuster . I wish i could here that song again in a different octopath game , like a memoria from the 1

@asolomoth1066

3y↑39

Talks about the characters' themes transitioning into boss theme
Doesn't talk about Cyrus going into 4/4 from a frickin' WALTZ
>Scrutinize

@penafrederico

3y↑21

It's so cool to see someone showing technically all that I like about this soundtrack but can't explain because I don't know sh*t about music theory.

@seovania9601

MOOD

@jerrenyc

3y↑36

You aren’t a nerd man, you’re too cool for being able to love music this deeply. So much respect for that.

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑798

A fun fact about Octopath Traveler Music that didn't make it in the video:
The main theme's melody is in a time signature of 8/4.
EIGHT-four, EIGHT characters.
Coincidence?

@nv8297

3y↑156

Another fun fact, the game's credits theme is exactly 8 minutes long!

@fivestringpat

3y↑26

wait how can i tell the difference between 8/4 and 4/4?

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑87

@@fivestringpat AFAIK you can interpret it based on how the main melody / main rhythm (or whatever the core of the track is) repeats.
The melody in this case repeats itself every 8 beats, so 8/4!
You can also consider it a 4/4 piece but in that case, you'll interpret the melody a bit different.
Not as one that repeats every 8 beats, but it'll be a melody that has two main phrases that alternate every 4 beats.

@earljaycaoile5071

3y↑5

Illuminati confirmed!

@fivestringpat

3y↑6

@@AlexMoukalaMusic yes ok this makes sense, thank you very much

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@nightmarishcompositions4536

3y↑7

“I’ll be making a separate video for Daughter of the Dark God.”

Yes please!!

@kurtisdesouza-snares2961

42w↑1

I have been listening to the Octopath OST almost daily, in some form or way, since the game came out. Finding this video at this stage has been so many amazing things: deeply gratifying, an emotional rollercoaster, a lesson in composition (which I got a lot out of as a musician, thank you so much), the brilliant and tender feeling of watching someone that totally gets a part of you that no one else gets right now and, well more things that I won't list 'cause this is already so long.

Thank you, Alex! 💜

@brataro167

3y↑124

Octopath Traveler is criminally underrated. The soundtrack is so amazing, I hope they bring him back for it's sequel, if it ever happens.

@heliork

2y↑35

It happened!!! Octopath Traveler 2 exists!

@frostieschocopop

2y↑28

@@heliork And Nishiki-san is still doing the OSTs! We're blessed!

@colederusha1747

2y↑9

WE CAN REJOICE!

@thealloenvera9084

1y↑3

yessssssss I can’t wait to play it!!!!!!

@QuintaFeira12

1y↑4

Octopath and God of War lost to Red Dead 2's OST, and to this day I'm just baffled. They're only underrated for having been compared to that overrated game, otherwise they'd have been perfectly rated.

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@PrettyGuardian

3y↑5

This breakdown of the music in Octopath Traveler is absolutely amazing. Makes me want to revisit the game now.

@pepeowen

3y↑19

This game’s soundtrack is a gem for music-theory lovers. Pieces change key faster than you can put in your next command! I loved the video more than I thought I would. Decisive battle II is an unparalleled masterpiece.

@sandakureva

3y↑546

Alex: releases a video.
Me: "MY FOCUS IS UNPARALLELED!"

@wellymclaughlin2

3y↑39

MY BLADE IS UNBENDING!!!

@akabara3119

3y↑6

God dammit

@Micolash_is_behind_you

3y↑2

LMFAO

@Hei102

LMFAO

@ganondorf7600

MY BLADE IS UNBENDING

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@ScOULaris

3y↑2

I'm obsessed with Octopath Traveler's soundtrack, so I loved watching you passionately dissect some of its finer qualities from a composer's perspective. Really great stuff.

@WilsonJ419

3y↑12

I really like your content and presentation. That's so charismatic and even when you go through technical aspects of the analysis, you do that in the most playful way. Excellent!

@T3mp3ranc3

3y↑7

This OST gave me all the feels that an RPG hasn't done in a while, I'm so glad you reviewed this one!

@ComerDormirJogar

I got to say what I love about your videos is that you explain what are the technical aspects of music that provokes us the emotions we feel in the ST's. Thanks a lot for the video! Much love from Brazil!

@DesTr069

3y↑4

I think Battle I is my favourite battle track in gaming, currently. It never fails to just put me in a great mood, just like your videos!

Oh, and I need a full version of your funk rendition :)

@kristophesiem5336

3y↑520

I still think Octopath should have beaten RDR2 in best soundtrack

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑207

I haven't listened to RDR2's soundtrack, but I'm quite sure a game's popularity (sadly) plays a role in how much the soundtrack is appreciated.
I think it shouldn't be that way, but eh, maybe things will change one day!

@AtaraxiaMedia

3y↑54

@@AlexMoukalaMusic It's difficult I think, I feel like it is that way because the soundtrack of a game is so intertwined with the overall experience of the game. If the game doesn't resonate properly in other ways, then the soundtrack might not land as well as it should for a lot of people. I agree though, if only for the fact that videogame music is legit dammit

@TornaitSuperBird

3y↑14

@@AlexMoukalaMusic This is why Sayonara Wild Hearts didn't win a single award in the Game Awards.

@shadowninja509

3y↑10

I almost turned off the program when that happened

@ctrlaltsimp3667

3y↑15

That was straight robbery. Doesn't even compare to octopath lol

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@redxmaverick

I just discovered this video and your channel! I was absolutely geeking out and banging my head with you while you were explaining why Octopath Traveler's OST is a masterpiece. Music like this is why I love listening to video game soundtracks a majority of the time. It's just simply crazy how the music can pull out so many different emotions whether it's to get you hyped or how to tug on your heart strings. The character's themes that transition to the boss battle theme is freaking brilliant and my absolute favorite part of the soundtrack. If I was given a task and had to replay any JRPG, it would absolutely hands down be Octopath Traveler. I personally think it's the soundtrack that carried the game on it's back. I hope more people have gotten to experience the game now that it's on PC (Steam). Thank you so much for doing this video Mr Alex Moukala! I love your energy and excitement! Keep doing what you're doing! Instant sub~

@YourLocalCopiumDealer

Great video. The clips with your comments and analyses gave me goosebumps all over again.
Funny you should mention Olberics` theme transitioning into the epic boss battle music. That's when even a musical noob like me noticed the absolute insane genius of the music design. And I say "design", because this goes well beyond writing music. Most games just have the background music fade away to start the battle music. Octopath designed the music to do more than just a seamless transition, because the previous song builds the hype for the upcoming battle song. But you probably already knew that.
Anyway; So glad you gave it the love it deserves and us a chance to learn to love it even more. Thanks

@HDREconomist

3y↑2

First of all, I remember when there were like a 1,000 of us and now you have 200K subscribers! INCREDIBLE! Second, I'm so glad you are hitting Octopath, it's a soundtrack both my wife and I can't stop listening to and hearing you break it down was a treat as always!

@jasonlawson9242

3y↑4

They who Govern was easily my favorite track in this game. Such a great track for bosses that were hidden away for players to find. Would love to see a in depth review on it.

@Equinerhael

2y↑1

same

@CelloGamerMatt

3y↑5

I’m so happy you covered this underappreciated masterpiece of a soundtrack and game! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one getting feels over subtle techniques. Excellent video!!

@KinglyRed

3y↑355

The character themes are great too. Like, Cyrus's theme perfectly fits someone who can best be described as "how is this guy so smart but also SO stupid"

@KARINEMOOSE

3y↑13

Oh my word certified stop and laugh moment. So true 😂😂😂😂

@Iheartdog666

3y↑35

He’s my main and yeah, I knew I was going to love this game when his whole origin story is basically him getting cancelled.

@KARINEMOOSE

3y↑10

@@Iheartdog666 He's also my main and honestly I don't know what I would do without him. And his stellar personality 👌🏼

@cassandramuller7337

3y↑30

And then Primrose's theme is just a beautiful dance. Something that should be joyous but it is filled with so much melancholy. It is incredibly alive but so sad. I've always said that if you listen to the character themes you might figure out very early on what these people's personalities are.

@KARINEMOOSE

3y↑15

@@cassandramuller7337 That's what makes Yasunori Nishiki a gift from the heavens

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@photogamenerd

This is one of the best videos reviewing music I've ever seen. Super fun to watch and listen to.

@Ciobby

3y↑1

I've been waiting so much for this! Love this OST to the death, the two Decisive Battles and their dynamic intros are literally breathtaking.

@saulon3065

3y↑12

I just love Cyrus for some reason has a completely different rythm than all the other characters, it's a small detail but I like it, it makes it sound like the character is a little bit "different" compared to other people

@verboten8

I am so, very happy that you make this video. Octopath Traveler has one of the best OST of all the JRPGs that I have played for the last of 20 years (or so) of my life. I am happy that more people appreciate how brilliant the music in this game is.

Thank you :)

@SolironBrightwoode

3y↑1

You're enthusiasm is infectious my dude! Love that you isolate the instruments to hear them better. Lovin all of this!

@Dharengo

3y↑426

There’s something about Tressa’s theme that never fails to make me smile.

@hideharu-xiii8852

3y↑14

I know exactly what you mean my dude

@Kukakkau

3y↑9

Agreed, always felt like For Treasure was the theme that transitioned into Decisive Battle 2 the best and most dramatically after events in the scene built up.
For that sweet transition:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YVm0FrTp9E&ab_channel=JMProdMusicChannel-Reuploads

@HEROINEOFRHYMES

3y↑7

im crying rn ive been playin octopath all day

@frozenfury0

3y↑5

A harmonica is a very rare instrument we don't usually hear in a compositions which I feel adds alot to a track and really sticks out to me. Give this song a listen obviously the tone of the linked song is different but this track although having plot relevance also is a memorable song to me in large part due to the unique instrument.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3K-jn42Xsc

@jackthompson7546

3y↑5

Just got the game myself and tessa was my first character and loved it so much

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@DragonKnight90001

2y↑6

The one they call witch and the daughter of the dark god those are my personal favourite that theme alone honestly sets the tone and how much a threat of what the boss is and it does not disappoint at all.

@amandaazalea6193

3y↑1

Flamesgrace's Theme is also my favorite Octopath Soundtrack, I know you're explaining the middle part of the song but what made my fall in love with the song is actually the subtle piano intro. It's just absolutely gorgeous

@ZombiGrey

3y↑2

Watching your videos is definitely a case of watching someone GENUINELY enjoying what they do be contagious and just makes you, the viewer, happy by proxy.

@transcreatureofchaos

I just found this guy and I have found a new favorite channel
I love the way he explains music concepts and it makes him so fun to watch
Plus, as a diehard fan of this game, It's great to hear the music getting love

@icosmohedron

3y↑1

Youtube recommended actually worked perfectly I was just listening to the battle themes in this game while working and bam, this is right on the top of the list. Great video!

@Kirusei

3y↑250

The transitions in this game are so satisfying. My favorite one is Primrose's theme building into Decisive Battle II

@Rarururu__

3y↑7

Primrose and Tressa’s are the absolute best

@loveshiningstar

3y↑1

@@Rarururu__ but like alfyn's tho?

@impat7660

@@loveshiningstar Yesss Alfyn's has to be my favourite too!

@DarkDaash

3y↑3

Cyrus' transition into Decisive Battle II is probably my favourite. Not only is the transition seamless, but it's seamless whilest also transitioning from a 3/4 time sig to 4/4

@jabs4real

Man, your enthusiasm is just so contagious and inspiring. Subscribed.

@a.lambda7757

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!! I honestly always wanted to know why the music slapped so hard and now I know. You're AMAZING!!!

@cerisedaemon

So so SO happy you made a video on Octopath Traveler! This videogame has become one of my favorite rpgs, it's such a beautiful experience, the soundtrack is so beautiful that I can listen to it on a daily basis.

@brianmarshall3921

I'm just finally getting around to playing Octopath....I can't believe this soundtrack isn't getting more love. Victor's Hollow is another track worth mentioning. That transition from Character music to boss music though!!!!! I'm constantly trying to progress to new towns and areas just to find a new masterpiece. It was also no shock to find out this composer also had a hand in FF7 Remake as well as Tera Battle. Tera Battle....another amazing soundtrack filled with phenomenal composers. Anyways, you're awesome dude. I loved the way you described everything, and I'll be subscribing and checking out more of your content for sure! I hope you've done one on Terra Battle lol

@Nemo618

Alex, I cannot put into words how awesome it is that you exist. Your content is EXACTLY the content I never knew I wanted. Every video I've watched by you has me saying to myself "yes... yes exactly!" you put the thoughts I wanted to have in a comprehensive way and I agree with so much you've said about all of my favorite music.

@bigboopus5059

3y↑102

5:55 Man just pulls out the bass and starts jamming out. I wish I had your musical talent.

@nathansmiley9709

3y↑7

Can't wait for the full version!

@HEROINEOFRHYMES

hes just aman of funkiness

@vladimirx84

3y↑1

Amazing video man, I love the Cyrus theme is a fine waltz!

@GlimMusic

OMG Flamesgrace... I did the same thing... that progression gave me goosebumps when I heard it! I need to learn to do more with my music. Much love for the react video!

@dee6561

Yes! Yes! Yes!

The Flamegrace theme makes the place (as you have said) feel so warm, even though it is among the coldest places in Orsterra.
I'm glad you mentioned this, because the ability to impact how you feel about a place in a game solely through the music is something that inspires me greatly.

@nickahn7054

Wish you mentioned "My Quiet Forest Home" too. One of my favorite tracks. Decisive Battle II is definitely one of the best and classiest jrpg battle music ever. Thank you for the analysis! 👏👏👍

@ferdk16

This soundtrack gets me so pumped up all the time, the chills! It came out of nowhere for me too, I didn't follow announcements and stuff about Octopath, and then I played it and my mind was absolutely blown away. JRPGs got us used to epic soundtracks but this was for me a level above what I could have imagined, it has to be up there with the most legendary soundtracks of all time. So well crafted, yet accessible, effective, powerful, emotional. Man I get worked up just thinking about it lol
Keep rocking man, always love watching your videos, feels like I'm hanging out with a super talented friend nerding out about my favorite VGMs

@PokeMixr92

3y↑739

The One They Call Witch is my favorite, an absolute masterpiece of a banger, glad to see a fellow fan enjoy this game's OST 😁

@TheBeaWitching

3y↑20

Such a gorgeous song! Especially a killer package with the phase change of panning up using Moment of Truth, right into Daughter of the Dark God ♥

@sqeekybassoon8210

3y↑2

It’s pretty much the same but I prefer daughter of the dark god just a little more

@ugxsan

3y↑3

God tell me about it! I can’t wait for him to talk about it. This song doesn’t get enough love cause it’s so buried. A lot of people will never see this fight and even fewer will ever finish it.

@tantheman0921

3y↑3

I agree. Even though I get destroyed against the final boss I enjoy the music 🎶

@tantheman0921

@@ugxsan same 👍

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@chronocrosser

3y↑1

I love that you broke this soundtrack down. I've been obsessed with it ever since the game released (even though I don't love the game all that much). I'm just glad to see some appreciation from people who know more than I do about why it's so great.

@TheYakumoWay

Wow what a fun video. I click on this not sure what to expect (don't often deep dive game music) and was just delighted. Your energy is infectious and you brought greater understanding to a game I love and the music I hear

@JuanARolle

3y↑3

When he started playing the bass, it reminded me of crypt of the necrodancer
Also, keep up the great work! Even if the exact words fail you, your way of using your passion gets all across: the meaning, the emotion, and both the respect and the enjoyment of the soundtrack.

@MITHYKA

3y↑5

One of my favorite things I did this past fall was going to my city's arboretum while listening to the soundtrack <3

@daniloinacio

Man, I love your videos, I didn't have a chance to play most of the games you do the analysis, but enjoy every minute of them, a lot of passion and knowledge together, it's simply amazing!

@ElionMars

3y↑122

Thing I love with Decisive Battle II: There are eight violin notes before the song gets going. I know that might just be decent music writing in general, but in a game centered around the number eight, it just feels completing in a way, like they're all fighting the same battle.

@joshk6929

1y↑5

The main theme in OT2 is another level of awesomeness.

@davidj6961

This may be the first video I could watch over and over. I can relate to his love and appreciation for this sound track. Loved hearing it from your perspective!

@drewbowman2399

3y↑1

The work you put into this video really shows! I missed like 90+% of the things you explained in the video when I played through this game. Thank you for revealing the magic trick that veils this masterpiece!

@kipperonis

Such a fantastic review of one of my favourite RPGS and game soundtracks....and your break down of the "magic trick" and the "story" in Flamesgrace is so mind-blowing to me!! Definitely some cool tips picked up from this video as an aspiring composer myself. Thanks for the great video dude! <3

@kipperonis

AAA and you have more videos of some of my favourite games...damn, you have gain a subscriber indeed :0

@francisgaliegue6645

3y↑36

Octopath Traveler's OST is the best game OST of the 2010s to my ears. I'm still royally pissed that RDR2 got the award of best OST instead. It was undeserved.

About the transition to boss themes, my favourite is by far the one for Primrose. It feels the most natural. And my favourite track of the OST is "Oasis in the Desert Sands".

@ArdaRen

3y↑68

Thou hast mastered the forbidden art of OST reviewing

@grt002

I enjoyed your commentary and appreciated the references to past games which I had also played. Thanks for uploading.

@_sparrowhawk

OMFG this guy rules ^^
Seriously he's going to buckle listening to his own chord progression. I love the passion bro, instant sub!!!!

@jacksonwertz2835

I loved my time with Octopath Traveler, especially the music tracks from the battles, Flamesgrace(where I started), and the Red Bluffs and soo many more. Then I looked at your about page and saw you are a Final Fantasy fan and knew I was subscribing. I wish the FF7R OST was on Spotify, but I can't wait to watch your vids on them from earlier last year. :)

@flavafee

now this is some content!! your enthusiasm is infectious. great vid

@Abishokaya

3y↑1

There are not many who are dedicated to taking the time to cover such a constantly changing track. It's such a treat to see you cover this song on your channel! Thanks for sharing your passion for music with everyone all over the world. You shed a lot of light on how the magic behind the music is made, and in turn, create a greater and more appreciative audience of listeners. Keep being you, doing what you do!

@suoodalmhri8172

3y↑141

Finally some octopath content that we have been waiting for

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑32

Gotta thank the people who requested it over at Patreon!

@Flying_Scotsman101

Just wanted to say that I love your passion, appreciation and scientific caress to the beauty within the notes. I think you are beautiful. Keep the passion bro.

@Choonzord

Your channel.is phenomenal man. I'm a.casual music fan but it's so cool that you explain the theory and most importantly why it makes us feel what we feel. Content like yours is why I spend so much time on youtube instead of shorter video platforms like tiktok or insta

@teddysquid103

absolutely love how in depth this is and the funk remixes you had

@magic5802

I love this game so much and I love seeing how happy you are with the music. Your energy throughout this whole video really put a smile on my face so thank you for paying attention to this wonderful game!

@azzam1

3y↑3

Dude I just finished this game and was wondering why more people didn't talk about this soundtrack. It's so GOOOOOD

@metalgeartac8186

3y↑37

Dude, I love how you show the actual chord progressions on midi! Please keep doing it this way.

@metalgeartac8186

If someone ask me how to do chord progressions, this is the video I'm going to be sending people. Ill slap this video right in peoples faces XD

@augustsbautra

1y↑1

Alex's love for the music is overflowing, I can't help but smile the whole time.

@ASongForKingdoms

Your videos always make me want to play the respective game again :D Love your energy, and your love for music!

@zakhfair1902

Found your channel because of a tweet you did of the Trash Taste's theme.

You have a great voice and I love how you geek out about music. It's fucking cool. I kind of want to buy Octopath Traveller now just because of how you've been talking about it.

@Kayla-ih3py

thank you for this amazing video!! octopath’s music is not talked about enough. I enjoyed every moment of this

@alexl4133

Was waiting for an octopath video! By far one of the best executed and well thought out OSTs I’ve had the pleasure of playing to!

@brady6723

3y↑88

I feel like you could do an analysis video on like, every single song in this game. The soundtrack is so pristine.

@AlexMoukalaMusic

3y↑58

Exactly, that's the reason why I chose to do more pieces in this video, but damn, every track had so many important things to address haha.
I tried to keep myself short here, but the original recording of this review was much longer

@Ben-hl5ur

3y↑14

@@AlexMoukalaMusic Octopath has probably got to be my favourite soundtrack to date. The amount of pieces in it that evoke a real emotional reaction from me is crazy; in particular both The Riverlands and The Sunlands. The music in this game when I first played just blew me away completely that I spent most of my time just traversing the world not really caring of the story, just to hear more new tracks.

@DoctorMcHerp

3y↑20

@@AlexMoukalaMusic Soooo... You're gonna release that longer version right?

@Kailis89

Love the video and hard agree. I randomly discovered this OST while searching for new additions to my Spotify playlist and it's so good. Speaking of goosebumps and feels though, one that never fails for that is KH piano's 3rd Mov Riku - Scherzo e intermezzo.

@cecki2522

48w

OMG! You are awesome man! I was laughing with joy that someone loves the Octopath Traveler soundtrack as much as I do! You nailed it on the head why even though I have never played this game before, I am so hooked on the soundtrack! Yes, the battle track, base lines and the amazing drums just give it this fun, dramatic and exciting flavour to the sound! thanks for this video!

@laurasanya

Finally ! I can't remember if I said in the comments that I wanted you to react to Octopath Traveler's music but I'm so glad you did !

@TheOmegawop

Hey! I just randomly stumbled on to your channel and I love how you broke that shit down! The music in Octopath was basically as good as it gets and your explanation of it made me appreciate it even more.

@residentemil_

I love that you noted one of my favorite parts of this game's soundtrack, which is the transition from tension themes to the Boss Battle II song. First time I heard it I had a pretty similar music nerd moment, which was really difficult to covey that feeling to others, so I'm glad someone else felt the same way. It's SUCH a powerful and well executed transition.

@MegamanStarforce2010

3y↑71

you gotta love how his sheer passion just bleeds through his every word

@Oydle

I loveee this video :o

Also can't believe it was posted just 10 days ago in Jan 2021. Awesome

@timmy3822

Hey man, loved this video. Was great to see you nerding out to this soundtrack. It's definitely one of my favourites. I adore the music from Bravely Default too, some serious catchy tunes in that one.

@Vicobop

When you spoke about goosebumps, I had the same response to that intro theme. Same thing with the drums in Decisive Battle 2. I get the shivers from how intense and emotionally charged the parts are!

@Vicobop

When I wrote that I hadn't reached the last 20 seconds when you made me perk up even more at your love for Daughter of the Dark God. I mean that and the prior track in the final battle are just phenomenal. As far as recent JRPG final boss tracks, they might be the best ones in a long time. Rivalled perhaps by Revo's Serpent Hitting the Ground.

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