MAKING THE MOTHER OF ALL FINAL-BOSS THEMES HERE ATLAS, CANT FRET OVER EVERY SINGLE NOTE.

I love that the most ridiculous thing in this game isn't a Liberian cyborg ninja dueling to the death with a Brazilian samurai with the Southwestern sun in the background or flipping a 3 story tall mech, but having a politician that literally fights for what he believes in even though he knows it'll cost him his life.

@roguescorner9042

Жыл бұрын

That's the interesting thing about Armstrong. I don't think he knew he was going to die. I think he legitimately believed he was going to kill Raiden. Yet, when Raiden did beat him, he faced and accepted his defeat. Even if he was convinced he wouldn't die, Armstrong was ready to do so for his beliefs.

@SpartanJ113

Жыл бұрын

@@roguescorner9042 ​ Armstrong knew Raiden would either come to join him, or would kill him. He never believed he would be able to defeat Raiden in combat, but by the end he did break through and leave a mark on him. The whole point of this theme is drawing parallels between Armstrong and a Raiden, showing how deep down they believe the same things “maybe we’re both the same” but for different reasons, and that they’re products of the environment that created them “but nobody is to blame” The difference is that Raiden still believes that killing Armstrong will change something, while Armstrong knows that “violence breeds violence” and offers Raiden peace instead, knowing that continuing the chain of violence gets them nowhere. To both of them “new life will be born beneath the bloodstained sand” which is Raiden convincing himself that killing Armstrong will have a lasting impact, while Armstrong is thinking the same thing, but about how his own death is inevitable, yet he can pass his legacy onto Raiden, birthing new life and purpose into him.

@timrosswood4259

Жыл бұрын

@@SpartanJ113 i think the song is actually about Raiden realizing that Sam was just like him. "Standing here i realize you WERE just like me trying to make history".

@ettolrahC1

Жыл бұрын

and a dude with shields kidnapping children to take their brains to make them roll on his favorite gacha games to make his *i m p a c t*

@friendist9323

Жыл бұрын

@@SpartanJ113 I think you’re glorifying armstrong a bit too much there. He mighta accepted his death the moment it happened, but he definitely did not think he’d lose to raiden. He’s a politician, not some honor-bound warrior. Dude has, just like raiden said, lived his life pretty comfortably and repeatedly avoided endangering himself for others’ sakes. Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t he skip getting drafted on purpose, and additionally shit on raiden by saying he’ll die and be forgotten, while Armstrong will go on to “fix the world”? He definitely was not banking on raiden winning. Lastly, I’d recommend checking out the Tanya boss from Library of Ruina, specifically the pre-battle cutscene. She’s just like Armstrong in the sense that she just wants a world where strength is everything, and the strong rule the weak. Her opponent is a character I think you should look into, they’ve got plenty of development through the game’s prequel and this one, and her dialogues are surprisingly insightful for the kind of person she is. Check it out!

One of the best OST's of all time, so energetic and meaningful!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

So guud

@O.R.2484

Жыл бұрын

Nearly all Metal gear rising boss fights has extremely remarkable themes MGR is still one of the best games I have ever played until this day in so many ways

NANOMACHINES SON!!!

@DianaProudmoore

Жыл бұрын

IT HARDENS IN RESPONSE TO MUSICAL QUALITY~

@demoman5864

3 ай бұрын

@@DianaProudmoore YOU CANT OUTPERFORM ME, JACK!

You have to do The Only Thing I Know For Real next! I would suggest you play the game. It is short and sweet. The thing is, this is not Raiden's (followed your wrath) song, it is Armstrong's (carved his own path) and when you combine the songs with the characters and the gameplay, prepare to be blown away.

@roguescorner9042

Жыл бұрын

There's a debate that says that while this is Armstrong's boss battle song, the song is actually about Raiden.

@77professional

Жыл бұрын

@@roguescorner9042 It is answered pretty definitively when Armstrong tells Raiden at the end to "carve your own path" as if he had refused to do so and only one of them followed his "wrath".

@roguescorner9042

Жыл бұрын

@@77professional The lyric still works the other way around. Raiden did carve his own path in life. While Armstrong in a sense followed his wrath. What is his philosophy if not wrathful and chaotic.

@foofgam220

Жыл бұрын

Actually, other way around. It is Raiden’s song. Evidenced by Jetstream Sam’s DLC, where the his boss theme is Collective Consciousness. Also at the end of the fight, Armstrong tells Raiden to “carve his own path.” Another thing: when the fight concludes, Armstrong tells Raiden "We're not so different... you... and I," which is in direct contrast to the song, which says "Standing here, I realize you were just like me."

@TheDeathOmen

Жыл бұрын

The song is definitely Raiden’s song, the bit where the lyrics point out that the other followed their wrath which clear as day is referring to Armstrong from Raiden’s perspective.

the only thing i hate about this song is that its so damn short... i have to put it on repeat for maximum effect... I ain't mad tho

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

Man, I've waited for so long for you to listen to one of Metal Gear Rising's soundtracks. Believe me, they're all worth a shot.

So the reactions to the MGR OST are getting started... this will be good.

Well now you have to do the rest of the soundtrack You've opened a whole door

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

The thirst

Atlas been watching for a long time now, and you are STILL my favourite music reactor! You don't over exaggerate for views and pause a million times during the song. You authentically just jam out and get in the groove! On-top you have mad skills yourself and you know what you're talking about! Keep em comin!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!

BENEATH THE BLOOD STAINED SAAAAND! I almost shed a tear at how epic that sounds. Maannnn

oh yes! ive been waiting for this

The next ones you should listen to are: Rules of Nature (Raiden's theme/Metal Gear Ray) I'm My Own Master Now (Blade Wolf's theme) Hot Wind Blowing (Khamsin's theme) Red Sun (Sundowner's theme) Stains of Time (Monsoon's theme) The Only Thing I Know For Real (Jetstream Sam's theme)

@christhethinker6791

Жыл бұрын

This is Collective conciousness erasure

@Marhathor

Жыл бұрын

Also, A Stranger I Remain is underrated. Better than Red Sun.

@ikkitenryou1654

Жыл бұрын

And no forget The hot wind Blowing, is too good!!!

@SirEggo2412

Жыл бұрын

Rules of nature is only the Metal Gears theme it has to be this way is raidens theme

The lyrics the mix of rock and tecno ....the feelings....all is a majestic composición.

I LOVED THIS Really hope you do "The Only Thing I Know For Real" from this OST as well Great vid as always Atlas!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

You gotta do the only thing I know for real both of these songs are absolute bangers and are without a doubt workout songs.

You just touched a nest called MGR soundtrack. I'm certainly you'll love "Red Sun" and "Collective consciousness".

Considering how right up your alley this one was, i’m surprised it wasn’t given to you sooner

The theme song of punching things really fast

Why haven't more people hired this composer?!

Love the new format! All your reactions are extremly good!!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This format is already outdated, now is ever better!

With no story context, you had an interesting take on the meaning behind the lyrics.

The way he stretches the word SAND,, lol too much sand, that dude made a whole beach by stretching it that long. LOVE IT ^^

Hell yea I've been waiting for this song reaction

finally, been waiting for this reaction

Making the mother of all omelletes here, Atlas! Can't fret over every egg!

STANDING HERE I REALIZE

@DianaProudmoore

Жыл бұрын

YOU WERE JUST LIKE ME~

@Gabriel-all

Жыл бұрын

@@DianaProudmoore trying to make history

Finally man finally !!!!! 🔥

@yamatovergil3408

Жыл бұрын

and there is another version for this song but just a insturmental its mind blowing

The button of the iceberg. Got to hear the whole shig. IT's awesome

Love the videos! Would love to see behelit from berserk 1997 next!

Nice! Another metal gear reaction ♡

I recommend stains of time if you hadn’t heard it already the drums in that song almost gave me a heart attack when i first listened

Race Against Fate from Metro Exodus is one of the only songs that gets me emotional from any game. Love to see you listen to that one

Which did you like more, this or Theme of Laura? :)

Ooo should to stains of time next

This game is a timeless masterpiece

You should play this game if you haven't, it's insanely good

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeeeed

Finally YES YES YES YES

@bugraemek1961

Жыл бұрын

Y E S !

STANDING HERE

yeah you gotta hear all the boss themes they all slap!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

The thirst!

@yerfdogson9785

Жыл бұрын

@@AtlasBenighted you're gonna love em! Give respect to I'm my own master now, heavily underrated compared to the others even though it's the best one

React all the boss themes because they are all phenomenal

What's cool about this song is that it works both ways between Raiden and the final boss of the game.

My 3rd favourite ost from this canon game!!

I have a dream. That one day every person in this nation will control their own destiny. A nation of the truly free, dammit. A nation of action, not words, ruled by strength, not committee! -Senator Steven Armstrong

It's been a minute

Making a mother of all shinys can't fret over evry pemire ball

Playlist!!!

You can't hurt me Jack i have a dream!

To this day I love your content but I do miss the long format compared to the new short videos

Fun fact, this song was originally supposed to be titled “Blood Stained Sand” but everybody loved the “It has to be this way” part much more, so they stuck with the second name more.

@zummone

Жыл бұрын

What's the source for this? I'd like to read whatever document or interview with the original composers, already read the one on Platinum's blog.

@calumgorman3481

Жыл бұрын

@@zummone his source is he made it the fuck up

I came when I heard the drums

“People these days don’t care about what’s right or wrong. It’s all about the spin, how well you can shift blame to the other guy. People these days only see what they want to see.” -Senator Armstrong.

@timrosswood4259

Жыл бұрын

---also the La li lu le lo

This was really cool! Now I wanna see you react to Lady Dimitrescus Boss Battle theme in Resident Evil Village!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

try devil trigger next that would be cool to see your analysis of how that slaps so hard

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

I already did

@richard38618

Жыл бұрын

@@AtlasBenighted alright then, also nice channel bud

Do the only i thing i know for real next IT SLAPS

finally at least ! you should check every song of this game !

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

The thirst

EVERYONE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE!!!

Raiden: WHY ARENT YOU DEAF!? ARMSTRONG: Hehehe, *NANOMUSICIANS SON*

FINALLY! NANOMACHINES!

You have to do serious sam war 4 gladiator!

Always love to see your reaction videos! You should check out the new Genshin Impact Scaramouche battle theme! It will blow your mind!

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Please can you make a reaction to "'"Level !" But It's Actually a Soundtrack"

It's deliberately left ambiguous whether this song is about the protagonist, the antagonist or their conflict, and that is really quite neat.

We need raiden again Back in action Next sequel Metal gear rising 2 Agent raiden 👍🙏🙏🙏

commenting for the algorithm

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

😄

Red sus.

@bugraemek1961

Жыл бұрын

Red sus over paradise!

@javyz6197

Жыл бұрын

Red sus. Red sus over paradise.

@bugraemek1961

Жыл бұрын

Golden rays of the glorious sunshine.

do snake eater next.

This music makes me want to go to my boss and fire him

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

😆😆

Can you react to "Stalemate" and or "Hurricane suite" by Yasuharu Takanashi (Naruto)

PLEASE REACT TO I'M HERE FROM SONIC FRONTIERS, I BEG YOU

react to umineko - dead angle

I understand thinking the I think well both agree that violence breeds violence is between raiden and his mechanical self if you haven’t played the game, but It’s actually raiden realizing that the main antagonist’s ideology isn’t far off from his

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Ah, gotcha

@perrydunetz882

Жыл бұрын

@@AtlasBenighted it’s a direct conversation, as the fight goes on he realizes that while he disagrees with armstrong’s methods, he agrees with his ideology, it’s him realizing how similar they are, i reccomend playing the game or at leas t watching the cutscenes as Armstrong is one of the most entertaining main villains of any game of all time

@____-gy5mq

Жыл бұрын

"Deep inside, we're kindred spirits, you.. and I"

@THENemesisXX99

Жыл бұрын

@@AtlasBenighted Yeah its actually a apology and towards the final boss no less. Which makes it even more poetic because the previous song that plays for the final boss Collective Consciousness is what Raiden initially perceives Armstrong to be which is just another corrupt politician but when It Has To Be This Way comes in, Raiden realizes that Armstrong is a lot like him. He laments having to kill him but his methods are abhorrent and thus "It Has To Be This Way".

lmao "playlist" ME TOO

Stains of Time.... That's all

Please man , i beg you to listen to world of warcraft wintergrasp music , its a beatiful masterpiece

React to god of war ragnarok theme

Meme vibes here

How about a reaction of Kingdom of Predators from Hunter x Hunter?

Should check guilty gear

You may find it crazy that this is the theme of the most amazing political and economical debate in media. But all of Rising is crazy. This is just the final level of batshit insanity and not only does it work, but its message is actually pretty deep and yet people are diving deeper into it than a majority of Metal Gear Games. It may have to do with its continuation on the themes of Sons of Liberty, or it may just have to do with finding common ground in the now between this world and our own fragile society reliant on memes and social media. Almost every hardcore metal gear fan I knew going into college hated this game and thought of it as a joke and money grabbing bullshit. They are probably dying slowly right now knowing its constantly reviving with deep discussions while people realize crazy anime bullshit existed in Metal gear since the beginning. Rising was just the most embracing of it and because of that we got phosiphies that rivaled Solidus out of what was initially a meme. I'm not joking. There may as well be lectures on Armstrong's speeches and their moralities as well as the lasting impact his last fight leaves on Raiden with his words and acceptance of defeat with congratulations and no ill will. Giving Raiden his blessing to carry on in his own way as he proved to be the better of the two in his might makes right mentality. Its literally amazing how people are picking apart the philosophical ideals of a Platinum game almost ten years after its initial release. Thats almost as crazy as the fact there are still people playing it for the very first time to this day and having a fucking blast.

@AtlasBenighted

Жыл бұрын

Dark Souls effect

Generic engagement for the algorithm.

You don't react on Hisoka's theme from hunter x hunter and this is a problem

how do you rate his OST? NANOMACHINES.

This is metal but not as metal as "INTERSTELLAR STOMPER"!!!