Hey everyone! Thanks for the support on the video so far 💜 Lots of comments about what I should be listening to, this is the casual reminder that KZread Members get to suggest the themes for each video!! (Casual money plug cause I got bills to pay) xo

@Catwithaknife69

Жыл бұрын

18:47 Lil dude wasn't born alone. all the skulls you can see on the ground are from all of lil' dude's dead siblings. This game is very morbid

@fed3758

Жыл бұрын

The real reason people are suggesting is primarily because although I loved the video I myself was immensely confused when things like Greenpath played And- things like nightmare king wasn't played despite literally being the most popular hollow knight song People who really know hollow knight likely would feel robbed from seeing that the actual popular songs weren't included hence the high amount of recommendations

@Mike-mf3ed

Жыл бұрын

Please could you play Hollow Knight if you haven’t yet? If not, at least listen to Grimm’s theme (it’s worth it, trust me).

Hollow Knight takes place in a dead and dying world. There are no heroes or villains, there just is. A lot of the tracks have a morose feeling.

@fishylove1821

Жыл бұрын

I’d say the radiance is the closest we got to a villain

@castor2880

Жыл бұрын

@@fishylove1821To me it’s more of an antagonist than a villain. I don’t think it’s necessarily evil, just pissed.

@fishylove1821

Жыл бұрын

@@castor2880 i get where you’re coming from, but what the radiance did to the bugs of hallownest is downright villainous

@catalyst539

Жыл бұрын

@@fishylove1821 The Nightmare Heart is a villain.

@hollowhenry04

Жыл бұрын

@@castor2880 No.The Radiance is evil. Brainwashing thousands of people is evil.

"I really hope any in-game sounds match with the music," she says, while listening to White Palace. The answer is yes, for literally everything except White Palace. I love this reaction so much!

@greenhydra10

Жыл бұрын

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!

@twilightfuntime6631

Жыл бұрын

BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

@eloy8449

Жыл бұрын

Man the pale king really spent half the budget in saw blades

@joaoassumpcao3347

9 ай бұрын

And the other half in spikes

@staree_

8 ай бұрын

my ears fill in the missing noise of the saws when i listen to the white palace theme

13:57 this music doesn't feel right without the constant health loosing sound and buzzsaws in the background.

@shadownight3030

Жыл бұрын

Ahah😂

It breaks my heart when folks put together a Hollow Knight OST reaction tracklist and leave out Greenpath or Soul Sanctum. You've done this poor woman a great disservice. 😢

@Nikowo1610

Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD WE NEED SOUL SANCTUM

@Literallyjustmint

5 ай бұрын

And crystal peak...

@klopsmmm

3 ай бұрын

​@@Literallyjustmint crystal peak? Really? 💀💀💀

@nilsadelsbach8556

23 күн бұрын

Sealed Vessel

“Was our lil dude born alone?” Yeah, neither of their parents showed up when they’re born 😔

Is there gonna be a part 2? Cause trust me when I say, there's very good themes that were sadly missed here. Grimm's theme, nightmare King, pure vessel, any of the other boss themes. I do still hope at one point we can vote on which tracks are listened to, or at least suggest

@fed3758

Жыл бұрын

@gabern07yt97 I don't think so, cause i feel like someone would have voted for.the Grimm things Which are the most popular hollow knight themes by a very long shot

@IlexEmily

Жыл бұрын

KZread members get to find out what the video is many days in advance and I take a good majority of my picks from their suggestions!

@fed3758

Жыл бұрын

@@IlexEmily ah, I getcha will there be a part 2 though?

@IlexEmily

Жыл бұрын

@@fed3758 if I do a part 2 it won’t be for a while!

@fed3758

Жыл бұрын

@@IlexEmily @IlexEmily ah that's sad to hear, since I think many were curious about your thoughts on one specific theme Nightmare king

In this game, Light is the enemy, and Darkness is the Hero. It's a wonderful spin on the ideas of light and dark, and I think it's shown perfectly in this OST.

@freakda96

6 ай бұрын

Light is death in this Game but darkness isn't life, at least not traditionally. You are there and exist but there's nothing within you. No will, no dreams, no love, nothing. Just a void.

@nilsadelsbach8556

13 күн бұрын

It's so cool, 'cause it's not just twisted, but also very complicated. Pale King wasn't really the bad guy and so the Radience. With the radience I think its? revenge went a little far, but it just wanted people to worship it as a higher being. Then there's the darkness, who's definitely not the good thing either.

First of all, this needs a part 2. Hornet, The sealed vessel and Nightmare kings are MUST! Second, Christopher Larkin is amazing! But so is Leina Raine who did Celeste OST. Check this one out too!

@shadowstar8619

Жыл бұрын

YES! Part 2 for the Knight's siblings, and both Troupe Master and Nightmare King deserve a listen, too.

@Nikowo1610

Жыл бұрын

Silly trans game music my beloved

@maximelepage7664

Жыл бұрын

@@Nikowo1610 wtf are you talking about?

@Nikowo1610

Жыл бұрын

@@maximelepage7664 Celeste is kinda known for being that

@pommedeter7407

11 ай бұрын

YES ABSOLUTELY

That "Birthplace" track gets leitmotifed into the "Sealed Vessel" track, and it absolutely brings me to tears every time. Especially when you know the story about WHY it's there, and what's happening in the fight when it comes in.

you might want to hear more from this, i'd love a part 2 personally.

@Vonias

Жыл бұрын

yes! more please! I love the Hollow Knight OST, it deserves all the attention, especially from people who really appreciate music.

It's funny that you mention that there's no use of synths or anything modern. In fact, this entire OST was produced electronically. No actual instruments were used, just really good patches. I'm all for a part 2! You NEED to hear some of these boss themes. Also this is the first OST I listened to before actually having played the game.

@Eichro

Жыл бұрын

as i was once told, "the Force is strong with these libraries"

@TzrcWolf_

5 ай бұрын

In fact, the only piece that was actually played with real strings was never even put into the game!

So thematically the game is centred around three musical themes. The first is the vessel theme, heard in the title theme "Hollow Knight" but also in "False Knight", "Broken Vessel", and "Sealed Vessel". It also pops in at various points in the area themes ("greenpath", "fungal wastes", and others) The birthplace music is basically a torture sequence using an incomplete statement of the vessel theme. The second important theme is that if the Pale King. It is the main nelody of "White Palace" heard in its simplest form in "The White Lady" but also appears modified as Hornet's theme (Hornet & Daughter if Hallownest) The final theme is the Dream theme which is heard in "Dream" and quite often in "Radiance". I suspect it also form the basis of "City of Tears" and "Soul Sanctum" At heart the story is a battle for supremacy between these three themes. At the very end of the track Sealed Vessel you will hear the post Radiance fight ending music which includes a statement of the vessel and king's themes celebrating their victory before finally the vessel theme is given a final resolution as the vessels are finally allowed to rest.

The white palace part cracks me up. The calming music accompanied by the video of the knight staring at moving buzzsaws. What thoughts are going through it's little mind?

@waywander9618

6 ай бұрын

There has never been a better moment to say: No thoughts, head empty

@onilink134

5 ай бұрын

​@waywander9618 you, my friend, have found the most correct use of that phrase in existence. I tip my hat to you

That “choir” in the city of tears actually starts with one of the characters singing! She sings beautifully, you should react to her if you do part two

When setting up this vid i did not expect Emi to listen to the FULL 5 MINUTES of city of Tears - I was pleasantly surprised and well worth it

Christopher Larkin is a musical genius I swear. And live instrument sounds fit hollow knight’s vibe so much better than synths and beep boops. It’s still midi, but the sounds used are all live instruments.

woah someone reacted to not just the boss themes, though i would love a full reaction video to like the 15 boss themes in the game lol, they’re all incredible

Larkin is a genius. While Hollow Knight is one of the greatest gaming experiences ever made, it is Larkin's brilliant score that brings the world to life.

This isn't the main version of City of Tears found in the game. The main version features prominent soprano vocals. This is a very nice version too. Might be a secondary version or a remake.

@bigfelig64

4 ай бұрын

isn't this the in-game version you hear outdoors? I believe it's the official ost version that's different

I'm surprised how few of the boss themes are here. Especially the lack of Nightmare King. As beautiful as the area themes are, it would have been great if you got to hear more variety in what the soundtrack has to offer.

@diegosotomiranda4107

Жыл бұрын

Tbh i'm good with that, most people go for bosses themes but for me the core of the ost it's the background ambient themes, despite the boss themes being more popular

@strawdeath263

Жыл бұрын

@@diegosotomiranda4107 Oh I absolutely agree that the area themes are some of the best, I was more talking about how the boss themes bring a little more variety.

@FrostyTheSnowPickle

Жыл бұрын

Possibly hot take: Nightmare King isn’t as good as Grimm Troupe. Grimm Troupe has an amazing and unique sound, a cool progression, and an extremely memorable melody. Nightmare King is just loud music. Good, but nothing spectacular.

@imag-nonespaghet9337

Жыл бұрын

​@@FrostyTheSnowPickle just loud? I have no idea what you've heard. It's the same but up an notch.

Speaking to the radiance theme, players tend to be getting their shit rocked during the fight so your analysis is spot on lol

I'm surprised you didn't listen to Hornet or Grimm. Those two are especially iconic.

Ive loved this series so far, so many games have such good ost. To bring up my suggestion again, I still think that Miitopia would be right up your alley. It's bright and energetic, yet can have themes that make you say "this is from a mii game?!" It's great, I highly recommend it

@gambadrawing5669

Жыл бұрын

Miitopia is so underrated, I love it sm

Hollow Knight is one of the few games that I consider a work of art. Everything in the game is so atmospheric, it just brings you into a world that's nothing short of haunting, sad, and beautiful.

@pommedeter7407

11 ай бұрын

Video games are art. Not just the ones you like

Honestly, I loved your reactions. The stunned silence is entirely appropriate. And there is a lot more musical variety available in the Hollow Knight soundtrack. Primarily, you listened to the area themes, which are utterly fantastic, but tend to focus on the melancholy ambiance that permeates the whole game. The boss themes, however, tend to have a lot more variation. Christopher Larkin manages to demonstrate a ridiculous mastery of musical genres, including some you wouldn't think would belong together.

I agree with the general concensus of the comments: you owe it to yourself to do a part 2 focused on the many excellent boss themes the game is known for. A couple I'll mention that I haven't seen yet are Dung Defender and Sealed Vessel

Hornet’s theme is a must listen. Sealed Vessel too. Probably the two most beloved/iconic boss themes of the game

I don't think this ost has a single song that I don't like. Absolutely gorgeous soundtrack, and a masterpiece of a game as well :)

@danbeatty88

5 ай бұрын

Royal waterways ambience:

@rubengarcia7962

4 ай бұрын

Deepnest ambience:

The Birthplace song takes place during a dream sequence where you climb up the abyss the main character was born in. The song reaches new stages as you progressively climb out of that birthplace.

The white palace track is not complete without the screeching sound of numerous buzzsaws.

One of my favorite games of all time with an absolutely fantastic OST!

A lot of these pieces literally made us stay in awe and silence, and just try to listen to them carefully not wanting to miss a single note. I had to stop playing so many times, and just enjoy listening. Its madly good. PS: At least half of the amazing songs from the ost are missing here btw. Might need another video, this ost is simply too good. Its actually like you listened to only 1/3 of this insanely amazing ost ! Just do the whole thing, I assure you, you will get a hell lot of views. You'll love it as most of us did!

Curiously, you could say our little guy was born surrounded by thousands yet completely alone.

If this is the kind of OST you’re into, I suspect you’d enjoy many tracks from the OST of Nier: Automata. And don’t worry, shock and awe are completely normal reactions to music like this 🙃

City of Tears, Queens Garden and White Palace my beloved ❤

If you decide to do another I highly recommend Reflection, Hornet, Greenpath, Soul Sanctum, The Grimm Troupe, Nightmare King

The best theme (imo) in the game isn’t here, why Said theme is Nightmare King

@Cursed394

Жыл бұрын

So many good themes couldnt capture them all! Also we didn't have a still loop for Nightmare King unfortunately which i felt would take away from the vid so changed the concept to more of a story from general exploration to the mood change of birthplace into Radiance :D

@catalyst539

Жыл бұрын

@@Cursed394 Nightmare King is so long anyway (5 minutes) so a loop is unnecessary imo But even if that weren’t the case, Grimm also exists Edit: Nightmare King actually does have a loop, it’s just built in to the main song

There are many more that you will love Also the recurring leitmotif of the main theme in most if the tracks is super fun

Two more really good indie game osts I'd personally recommend are Celeste and Ori and the Blind Forest!

@thomasray

Жыл бұрын

Both are fantastic

You should definitely do more! Grimm,sealed vessel and broken vessel are a must

Great video! In contrast to what some people are saying, I think you had a great mix of boss themes and ambient music - it gives you a good taste of everything the game can be!

I really hope for a part 2 ! There are a lot of wonderfull tracks left and it would be sad for you not to hear them :)

The fact that you did a video on hollow knight without listening to sealed vessel is criminal. Easily the most amazing piece in the soundtrack and one that really helps set a picture for the whole game as well.

Mantis lord feels like you lose a lot by not playing the fight, because it's basically a choreography and the music adds a lot for that vibe

I agree with other comments. This needs a part 2. Hornet, Sealed Vessel, Nightmare King, etc..

A reaction can be shown without words, just like you said. You’ve reacted amazingly and I would’ve sat there in complete silence and awe, had I been filming a reaction video LOL

Your Radiance reaction was great, it just such a stuning masterpiece

Of all the tracks I was really hoping to hear Sealed Vessel. It really just encapsulates the game in one final boss theme.

it's such a beautiful soundtrack, I really hope you do a part 2 since you didn't get to any of my three favorite tracks, sealed vessel, pale court, or nightmare king grimm

I really love Hollow Knight's music. It fits the game's themes so well.. just sad and haunting

It's always a pleasure to see people react to music, specially for OST 's that are music revolving around the narrative and theme of the game I would love to see your reaction to some of the Splatoon soundtrack, it's surprisingly varied and really interesting to listen how it changes between 1, 2 & 3, even the main themes such as Splatattack, Now or never, and of course, the heavenly melody, Calamari Inkantation

White palace takes the cake imo It's so beautiful and haunting

Amazing video, i have a hundred suggestions to make but i just hope you keep making content, love what you’re doing thanks

Part 2 please! So many more great themes

Oh yeah, I'm always down for more hollow knight! 😁 In this video you mosty reacted to area themes. They are all really good ofc but I would highly suggest listening to more combat music, especially containing the main hollow knight motif ( you should hear it to have a comparison ). This includes "broken vessel", "sealed vessel" ( the most important one ) and there's a hint of it in "false knight". There are also other bangers like "grimm", "hornet", "dung defender", "crystal peak", "nosk", "hive knight" and "soul sanctum" The story in this game is tragic, it's all about a fallen kingdom, where a sacrifice was made to fix everything but it eventually failed. As you said, the music is pretty melancholic and emotional. I don't want to tell you too much more because it's worth experiencing yourself 👍 The game is a metroidvania, meaning it has a big world to explore, that's full of intriguing characters, challangeing bossfights and beautiful areas. You obtain new abilities that allow you to reach other areas and help you in combat and you can find different items called charms that give you other benefits like healing faster and dealing more damage. Btw hollow knight is pretty hard so if you would ever want to start a playthrough you should be prepared lol The game is so beloved that the devs created several free dlcs ( which technically worked as updates ) and are soon to release a sequel called "hollow knight: silksong". You will be exploring a new world as an important character that first appeared in the original. We all are really excited for it :) Ps since you recently heard the undertale ost, you should also later see deltarune's music. It's a game made by the same person which takes place in a similiar universe but has a very different story, new characters and themes. The game is devided into chapters and currently only 2/7 are out but they are already incredible 😎

Fantastic. This game is such a gem. The atmosphere is so serene and desolate (while somehow also being menacing and dangerous), and the music compliments the art style. It's really astonishing what Team Cherry accomplished with such a small team. I could gush more about it, but I do not want to spoil you if you ever choose to pick it up and play it yourself. It's absolutely worth it.

You should listen to the official/original soundtrack. I think nothing beats it. Its really an experience like nothing else. Christopher Larkin made a truly remarkable masterpiece of a soundtrack. If I were to recommend any, my top 5 would probably be: Hornet Mantis Lords Sealed Vessel Radiance Reflection Edit: City of Tears, Enter Hallownest and Hollow Knight also.

Please please PLEASE do a part two of this video! The entire soundtrack is absolutely incredible. Hornet is my favorite piece, amazing boss theme. The White Palace required me to turn down the game sound effects so there wasn't the constant buzzing of saws in my ears but that's the only area where the sound effects clash with the music. Considering you'll probably be in the White Palace a while, the tranquil music helps mitigate the frustration from the sudden difficulty spike. One of my favorite games ever, please consider giving it a chance

However many Hollow Knight songs you react to, I will watch them all. Love it

The birthplace music is dynamic. It changes as you progress.

I love how you're getting a good gist of the overall story of the game just from what the game tells you. In a lot of ways, the game gives you exactly the same amount of info on the story as the music does

You keep apologizing for not reacting enough, but being stunned and awed is totally a reaction - the appropriate one for this OST, actually.

in the case of birthplace, it's basically a theme with a bunch of layer stacked on top of each other, and the further you go, the more layers join in. the video you watched played all the layers separately. for example, in the game, it starts with the choir, and then the violin joins in. but you heard them both separately. also, there's two different versions of the theme, and what you heard was like a compilation of each bit of both of them, separately instead of together. so, in the game it's much more gradual, it's not as cut-up in the game.

PLEASE do Terraria! It has such a fantastic OST, just some good ones I can think of at the top of my head: -Overworld -Underground -Crimson -Corruption -Hallow -Jungle -Sandstorm -Pretty much all the boss themes -Frost and Pumpkin moons -Solar Eclipse -Martian Madness I’m sure there’s a ton of games you want to listen to, but I promise you won’t regret Terraria!

@jamesmackay4913

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the calamity mod by DM DOKURO!

@DiaomBayet

Жыл бұрын

you forgot underground desert

if you liked the white palace, you should listen to 'the pale court'

I would also recommend to you the OST of both Ori games (Ori and the blind forrest & Ori and the will of the wisps). It is really emotional and beautifull and really underlines specific scenes perfectly :)

20:40 - There's a video from youtuber mossbag covering the lore of this game, but I do recommend you to play it first before watching this video!

No Mind to Think No Will to Break No Voice to Cry Suffering

All of this suffering, all of this pain and insanity, for a moth's vengeful grudge.

My favorite game And my favorite ost! Would love to see a second part, there is still a lot of awesome tracks

"Where they born alone?" Hint: look _very_ closely at the ground they're standing on.

I'm super shocked Grimm's theme wasn't included. That's 100% your speed. I think you'd be flabbergasted

I want her to listen to Grimm’s first theme and then Nightmare King so badly 😭😭 Those two just slap

In past videos I was imagining what it would be like if I reacted to hollow knight's music is one of my favorites,but today wuuuuuuu, it's super

Would love a part 2! :D

I love the City Of Tears... it gets me every time.

City of tears had such a profound effect on me when I played the game 🥺

This is one of 3 games I've ever bought based solely on the soundtrack. Didn't know anything about the game other than the soundtrack was Amazing. Bastion and Crypt of the Necrodancer are the other two.

yes!! hollow knight themes are so good, all hail christopher larkins

I think the White Palace OST triggers when you take a certain path and it's like path to king's memories or secrets so I'm guessing the OST reflects his emotions or his glory idk. also for the boss battle and some of the OST, it triggers when you get to certain stage of boss fight and if you don't, it just repeats last OST part. white palace OST is also one of my favorite one because a lot of emotions are attached to it after finding out all the secrets and lore and mystery.

You should try the game too.. you will fall in love with it

No Sealed Vessel, Soul Sanctum or Greenpath. This is criminal.

hollow knight is thematically brilliant. one of the best ambiances in gaming history.

Great video. I would love to see you reacting to Fran Bow OST. It's not a very known game, but has an amazing OST, one of my favorite Indie Game's OST. One day, maybe... :)

One of the best soundtracks imo, and my brother's favorite soundtrack.

awesome, my suggestion became real

If you love hollow knight's title theme you're gonna LOVE professor layton and the diabolical box's folsense theme, it has a similar style, check it out if you have the time

New here. Looking forward to more. Recommending Nightmare king Grimm. Also watch a video of the fight with the Mantis Lords. The fight matches the music beautifully. It like a choreographed dance. I love it!

I don’t know if you do gameplay videos, or have a separate channel for that, but if you do please do try this game, your going to love it

The "City of Tears - Action" track might be my favourite OST in any media, ever...

Hollow Knight is a game that really does a whole lot with the musical themes... The theme 'The Sealed Vessel' is one that honestly sticks with ya when you know where it plays and the phases contained therein!

If you ever plan on making a part 2, I'd say Sealed Vessel, Nightmare King and Pale Quart are top tier tracks from Hollow Knight.

14:04 No, your character is completely mute. The sound design of White Palace is, however, marred by a certain quantity of circular saw. 18:48: "Was our little dude born alone?" Very much not, but also very yes.

hollow knight's music is entirely STUNNING. fully recommend you listening to more boss battle themes and try to count how many of them are strings-only! there's actually a very fun link between the few that use it that can be used in theory crafting

Loved the reaction, you were on point with the emotions the composer tried to convey with these pieces. You might also enjoy Resting Grounds and Grimm OSTs from this game. This game has one of the best OSTs ever made, and it's probably only beat by Witcher 3 OST. You can also check that out too if you're interested in more of a Slavic sounding music. And Dark Souls 3, if you like orchestral sound.

Would love a part 2

You were born here, but you were not the first. You lived here, but it was not home. The ground is blanketed with the corpses of those who came before, their void-borne essences restless, without purpose, without peace, they suffer in silence, the price of a king who cared too much.

I was waiting for this

Believ it or not, the only actual musicians in this game are the viola player, and the singer in City of Tears. The rest was done on a computer.