Just wanted to say we are so incredibly honored by this absolutely wonderful video!! It means so much, got the insta sub from me 😂 oh and our fits are 10/10

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being part of such an amazing and deeply composed score! Hope I did your awesome tracks justice, and it means a lot to me that you watched far enough to reach my silly outfit joke. 🤣 It was a coincidence I couldn’t /not/ reference in the edit hahaha Can’t wait to hear more from you and the whole Arcane team!

@naliesnikas

2 жыл бұрын

this man created what could have been, and he has commented on your - a very small creator's - video. The unimaginable privilege...

@valmiro4164

Жыл бұрын

@@naliesnikas He didn't just create what could've been, he's one of the people in charge of all the music for the show.

@naliesnikas

Жыл бұрын

@@valmiro4164 what couldve been sticks out to me the most is all

This was a great analysis and basically confirms what I believe: Arcane is so ridiculously good that most people don't realise just how good it really is.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Yea it really comes off as one of those shows people would think "wow that was surprisingly not bad" without realizing that it's actually exceptional in every possible way haha. Thanks for watching!

@patrikneperfekta7575

2 жыл бұрын

I beg to differ. From all the reactions i've seen, most people do realize how good it really is.

@shamanahaboolist

2 жыл бұрын

I know right. Most of this goes over most people's heads.

@mutantmagnet

2 жыл бұрын

Have to agree here. This video made me think so much more about how the music was integrated it elevated a bunch of songs I didn't fully appreciate for being in the scenes they were in like Our Love. It seems jarring at first to have a blues style song in that setting but what made it work for me on first watch was simply how good the track was. But now after watching this video I get the sense that since Zaun is heavily leaning on vocal tracks unlike Piltover they needed a song like this to express the sense of soul and community Zaunites had that the edgier songs simply couldn't convey.

@midnight1672

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrikneperfekta7575 That may be so but if by reactions you mean those of people commenting on YT videos or maybe reddit threads or similar, than you have to understand that those people are far, far from the average audience of the TV show. Don't get me wrong, I think that even the average watcher of the show will appreciate that it's a good show, maybe even a very good one as the 9.0/10 rating on IMDb proves. However I would agree with @Ivo Goeyens that most of the intricacies like the soundtrack, that contribute to the work of art that is this show, will go way over most peoples heads. What keeps getting me is how every single aspect of the show is done so very good. The music, the artstyle, the storytelling, the voice acting. I'd be really hard pressed to find anything at all to criticize about the show. Incidentally this makes me low-key anxious about season 2 because it will be such a tall order to live up to the expectations set by season 1. 😂

"Guns For Hire" is like one motif away from being the best James Bond theme in decades

God I only wish Season 2 is just as good. Fortiche, Riot, please don't rush. We'll wait, you've built yourself a strong fanbase, we'll be there in throves to celebrate season 2.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Yuuuup. I'm definitely concerned about this given the amount of shows I've watched with an amazing S1 and lackluster followups. Really hoping Arcane is the exception as it is in so many other ways.

@who_be_dis8356

Жыл бұрын

Id say were safe. Riot are not EA or Activision, and their studio do care about quality. We all rag on LOL, but that's mostly just the fanbase/pro league. The actual lore surrounding the game is incredible and perfect for a show like this.

@samliu6913

Жыл бұрын

The fanbase is not the problem. Pretty much every league players are in the base forever. And the two cities are just a tiny place in the league universe. It is gonna be huge like the Marvel universe.

@joshua.h

8 ай бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory The new season is still a year away which tells me that they are really putting the time and effort needed to make a season just as outstanding as the first. I have hope!

@DLxxx

3 ай бұрын

​​@@joshua.h Don't get your hopes _too_ high. Season 1 took 6 years to develop, and the lack of a hard deadline meant they could take advantage of that extra time to iron out any issues with the story and allow the animators to throw in there own additional details to elevate the show even further (not something shows usually have the room to do). Compare that to season 2, which will only have 3 years to develop (since Fortiche didn't know they'd get a second season till after S1 released). That's half the development time of season 1! And now they also have fan reactions to take into account, and pressure to release the story sooner rather than later (sadly not all fans are patient when it comes to this show). So there's a very strong chance that even if season 2 is good, it'll be weaker than season 1.

I have no idea what all of those squiggly lines on the sheet mean, but I completely understood everything you said about what the music was doing in each scene. Great show, great analysis. Thanks.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! My intent is never to make these too “has to have college degree in music to enjoy” so I appreciate it. :)

@carlanthony3433

2 жыл бұрын

Me tooo

My favorite music fact about Arcane is that "Dirty Little Animals" kind of just straight up describes what taking Shimmer feels like.

@slick.v1be346

11 ай бұрын

YES., especially when it feels like a drug

Knowing nothing about music theory, it was genuinely fascinating to see how the emotional beats in the story were brought out by the musical techniques being used. Arcane is a masterpiece in every department, its still amazing that somehow a video game adaptation could bring all these parts together in a way where its unfair to anime to compare it to them but its true comparison is to the biggest, most successful Golden Age live action shows.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

It’s really true. Watching it you immediately feel how special it is. It looks, sounds, and progresses narratively so much better than any of its modern TV animated counterparts that it doesn’t really seem possible that it exists at all. A truly remarkable testament to the talent and faith behind the 6 year production! Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the video! :)

I swear to God as much as I love Billie, Woodkid's Guns for Hire was more deserving of an oscar than Eilish's No time to die

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

You know it's funny you say that because ever since the first time I heard Guns for Hire I legitimately thought, "wow this would make an excellent Bond song!" It's got all the right characteristics lyrically, harmonically, and orchestrationally! Good ear. :)

@Weteperepe

2 жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory yes!! Same thoughts, thank you 😁😁

@slimsy6940

Жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory Trust me, Woodkid fans have been waiting for the day he finally gets to make a song for a Bond film. A number of his songs just screams “Bond”.

Arcane has received a great deal of praise already for its writing and animation. I'm glad to see the genius in its music composition getting more attention as well. I've seen a number of shows and movies that did certain things very well and earned their respective praises, but Arcane is the rare anomaly where every aspect of it was masterfully and lovingly crafted to near perfection.

Arcane certainly did something right. Because I’ve seen the show 4 times (first time myself, next 3 showing to different friends) with a planned 5th rewatch with friends in the future. And YET, just hearing bits of the music in the first minute of the video made my stomach twist and tears prick at my eyes all over again

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I was seriously enraptured by that opening scene. Like just a minute into it I thought "oh wait is this League show actually going to be incredible???" I haven't seen a single Netflix show that even came close to that level of musical storytelling, and in the first few minutes no less. Unrivaled is an understatement!

@Muciatneh

2 жыл бұрын

Your first couple sentences is me too lol

@kpdelaney6460

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the ending of episode 3 still effects me every time I see it. The voice acting is incredible, and everything else is perfect as well

@LunamrathP

Жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory I remember that same feeling. My brother had to practically force me to sit down and watch it. I never would have expected to be completely captured in the first scene.

@leahtheanimationfan40

Жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory Have you watched The Dragon Prince? I'd say it does just as well in the realm of musical storytelling. From that first song, you can just feel the sense of wonder ❤

Listening to the score, i was surprised to hear some themes coming back unexpectedly . Like « story of opposites » which is the introduction theme of silco, comes back during vander&silco scenes of course, but also at the end of the fight between ekko & jinx when they are face to face. Make so much sense ❤

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to listen for that in the ost! I love how this score isn’t extremely leitmotif driven. It would have gotten exhausting having a new musical theme for every character and I think the way they went about it is much more clever. Themes were for the show’s ideas, not specifically its characters.

@Tiepobadaae

2 жыл бұрын

It also comes in during the explosion scene where the image of powder floating down in blue lighting mirrors Silco floating down in the very beginning of the episode

High schooler here - I decided to do my assessment analysing and replicating the way arcane introduces places, focusing on Playground and Bicentennial to contrast the differences between Zaun and Piltover. This helped me so much to see things in the music I'm not experienced enough to look for myself.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

That’s wonderful! What a great idea for a presentation and an even better entryway to digging into film scores and how they tick. Hope it went well! :)

@SaintSkillet

Жыл бұрын

Let us know how it went! I’m betting you did amazing!

@amethystpaice1451

Жыл бұрын

@@SaintSkillet Turns out things didn't go in my favour. I was sufferring with some health issues while trying to write the assignment, and didn't get to go in depth as I wanted to. Wish I could've done more, but I still got an A

@lachlaninfield37

8 ай бұрын

@@amethystpaice1451 absolute bloody legend you are :)

I absolutely love musical break-downs like this. And having one done for the music of Arcane was a real treat. Thank you, sir!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It's a great show and well worth the deep dive!

My favorite part of the aftermath of Arcane is how all the experts in the different artistic processes that went into make Arcane have all made videos being like, "guys... this is like disgustingly good.. like to a degree where it might be a breakthrough in the genre" the entire thing is a masterclass on so many artistic things that only experts can truly appreciate just how good it is on a single aspect of the series. Thats insane

I normally don't watch much TV or movies anymore because so much of it feels like a cheap product... but Arcane is an artistic masterpiece and I LOVE it. Already watched it through 4 times! Just hearing the music makes me cry.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! There’s so many shows right now (especially on certain streaming platforms) that feel like they were made by a studio mandate and not by artists. Arcane shattered my expectations after watching so many dull shows! Thank you for watching! :)

It is the best show to grace the world. Art, voice acting, music, story. Literally everything is perfect.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

10 ай бұрын

It is truly outstanding animated storytelling! Rumors are S2 is planned for next year but that seems really soon to me so I have my doubts!

If anyone wants to hear the progression of Jinx’s timbral leitmotif, I recommend listening to “The Explosion,” the beginning of “Just a Taste,” “I Can Help Them,” and finally “Everyone Else Betrays Us” in that order.

All three of the showstopper songs never cease to make me tear up. Just incredibly powerful.

This is exactly why I want to learn music theory, to really understand what makes greatness tick. It’s just so daunting to get into, since I don’t have a childhood background in music, but you broke it down perfectly to make it readily accessible to someone like me

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Though music can be written without knowing the theory, I think learning music theory is an invaluable tool to understanding how to accomplish effective score writing for media! Dissecting scores like this not only reveals unique meaning in the music, but also teaches me about the scoring process itself. :)

Fantastic video, criminally underrated. Never noticed all of the reoccurring chords and keys between the “showstoppers”, makes me appreciate the masterpiece that is Arcane even more.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

It was really neat to uncover the use of that chord! It could very well be part of Alex Seaver's cinematic language, but whether intentionally done or not it really helps establish an emotional through-line for the big moments.

As a musician myself, gotta say, you really explained this in a simple and good way, to people that don’t know music theory, and at the same time, you have the knowledge of music theory is very entertaining too!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! There’s definitely a balance to be struck and I try my best not to be so dense that it sounds like academic mumbo jumbo to people, but still captures what makes a score unique and interesting from a theoretical standpoint. Thank you for watching! :)

It’s breakdowns like these that makes me and I believe everyone who stumbled upon this enjoy arcane even more, long after they’ve already finished it even

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

That’s my hope! Also the beauty of analysis in all forms, new perspectives and angles to view great shows/films/books etc. from!

I've left my full transcription of What Could Have Been in the description for those interested!

@CaptainDarkFlex

Жыл бұрын

@Cel-ShadedMusicTheory Thank you so much for that! I was just searching up on what other people are hearing and this is a tremendous help to just check with another source. For example: My ears are still convinced that they hear the (synth) bass notes F Ab G instead of Db F Eb when the chorus is played the first time (bar 23).

One of my favorite musical moments in the score that hasn't gotten much appreciation is Jinx's baptism scene where the Jinx theme combines with the Silco theme in the most seamless way

The King Returns

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

How many separate times can the King Return? Only God knows this, my brother in Christ.

@Crantr0n

2 жыл бұрын

god i love CS Lewis books

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

@@Crantr0n CSMT Lewis. Is that anything?

Ok now I might finally get around to watching arcane

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

It's worth a watch, I promise! I thought its art style looked great so I gave it a shot and it was so much better than I expected in every way. :)

@jfoldger1184

2 жыл бұрын

its a masterpiece, I've never seen anything like it in my life, I thought it'd be a kids show which is why it took me so long to check it out, absolutely not for kids, and it's quite possibly the best thing made in entertainment history. Says a lot because I'm a movie/tv-show addict, it's actually so good, that I haven't felt satisfied watching anything else since watching Arcane.

Christian Linke was recently in a german Podcast ("Der Phantastik-Brunch" episode 35) as a guest. There was a part where he spoke about the music. Very interesting. I don't want to translate and rewrite all aspects. But just one aspect: he said they deliberately made a point of using different styles of music for Piltover and Zaun. In the upper town more orchestral music, technically very accurate and sophisticated. not only the first and second violins, but also more audibly in orchestras the far left, for example. And with Piltover as with large orchestras or bands, in Zaun more in the urban, alternative way and with fewer musicians.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Well that certainly tracks and is apparent when listening! Very interesting. I honestly struggled to find information about the scoring process! I know Alexander Temple and Alexander Seaver did a livestream where they talked about it recently but I was at work 🥲 Would have loved to see it.

@jpfidalgo7

2 жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory You probably already know about the League of Legends Music department documentary - Frequencies. Those 45min show why their music, video and written pieces are so consistently good. Its more about getting it right than getting it out. And the more you look into any piece, the more it rewards you. They are not always perfect or absolutely fantastic, and they had some flops here and there. But they are just humans. In the end, it's not even balanced because, it's mostly good to really good. EDIT: I forgot a very important thing. Very good video sir. Thank you!

I love videos like this because when the creators made these choices, they were probably just like “this sounds good” or “this is great!” But then we get an educated musician showing us why everything works

This was great! It's so illuminating to hear the way themes and leitmotifs evolve over the course of the story. Thanks so much for the analysis.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this one too! :) As a show with a lot of things going on musically, it was fun to discover how they all linked together!

Every new video analysis i watch of this show I once again gain a renewed sense of respect and awe for all who went into making this masterpiece come to life

I'm 3 days into watching arcane reviews, analysis and tear downs. and the deeper i go the more incredible this show becomes, every aspect of it is so meticulously crafted that I'm starting to wander how humans could even create such a show. I'm honestly convinced at this point that this is the greatest cinematic achievement in history. almost every frame has meaning beyond the scene itself, every sound is intentional and important, every song is a prefect match to the message or setting they are trying to convey.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

It’s so special to see a production that has some of the highest quality artistic skill put in from every angle. Character design, script, animation, sound design, lighting/textures/backgrounds, music, soundtrack, it’s really a slam dunk.

@j.f.fisher5318

Жыл бұрын

"...how humans can even create..." seriously. Like, I don't believe in the devil but if the creators said "oh, we made a pact with Lucifer" I'd instantly start re-evaluating all my beliefs cuz how else???

just stumbled over this masterfully made breakdown of Arcanes music. I absolutly love it. From my pov it is one of the best if not the best mix between "calssic" Filmscoring as seen in most Movies and Films and the "Pop-music". Thank you for this video!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I knew I wanted to explore Arcane’s score immediately after I finished it and the narrative emerged quickly while listening to the soundtracks. I love diving into the music to figure out what the composers/show runners might have been thinking!

Vi and Powder's "sister theme" gave me CHILLS the first time I heard it when Vi says "someday this city is gonna respect us". I loved hearing you breaking it down!!

"Best video game adaptation" is an understatement, this is just flat out one of the best pieces of media to come out in years, I am very restricted in language I could apply to this series in order to overstate how good it is and I don't think I'm alone in that at all, speaking as someone who isn't even much of a fan of the game it's loosely based on. I mean seriously, I could even state that this is one of the greatest (and in my opinion THE greatest) animated works of fiction ever created and I doubt any significant number of people would disagree.

In hindsight it make so much sense why i can see the events fold out in my mind during the show when just listening to the pop songs because they were literally writing in conjunction with the scenes. thank for this amazing analysis.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

I love how cohesive the music is for this show, the pop songs are just as meticulously written for the story as the score, and it shows! Thank you for watching!

this video made me feel things... the in depth explanation... the whole package.... one of the best videos ive ever seen holy instant sub

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Wow that means a lot to me and makes me feel it was all worth the effort! Thanks so much for watching :)

You know, I love art in all its forms! When watching this short video the music gives me chills and makes me feel a certain way. The power of good artistry and love of the craft I suppose.

After watching arcane for the third time, I noticed the songs are there to match the narrative!!! I didn't even notice it the first time around. It shows the feelings of the character at the moment. it's so well done

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Love it when you can rewatch the show with sharper ears 👌 Arcane merits rewatches with the depth of its artistry!

Guns for fire and what could have been will always make me cry

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

It hits So Good in the show. I get chills at the chord changes, especially with the haunting imagery.

Me watching to an in depth analysis of Arcane's music while trying not to cry, feelin all the emotion and heart break the songs let out.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Also me making said analysis lmaooo

Ending scene of arcane s1 is my favourite scene on any film, game, series so far. Probably won't change for long. I love it

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yea it's one of the best season 1 endings for any show ever imo. I hope they don't intend to try and keep 1-upping it in future season finales!

The only time I think of the game is the line "I want you to lose like I lose when I play" cuz that feeling when you get ganked, yeah that's what I'd wish on my enemies too...

I am not a musician, and my attempt to learn music theory boiled down to 'I think I understood some of that' while watching this video. But it was still fascinating to hear an actual expert explain things that hadn't consciously occurred to me until watching.

This video stands out among the seemingly hundreds of analysis videos I’ve watched about arcane.. I’m not a musician but I love learning more about music in media to help me appreciate the artistry behind it more deeply. thank you for making this. :)

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! It’s the composer’s job to help channel the emotion of the story, so it’s always worth looking into how they choose to accomplish that. :) Thank you for watching!

Coming from a classically trained pianist who hasn't played for years, it was great to hear you breaking down all of the songs! I freaking love Arcane and really enjoyed your exploration 😁

I understood completely nothing but that this show is really goddamn good, but then, I already knew that.

"Once a duet, only a solo vocalist sings now, as Vi is alone in her fantasy of being sisters again with Powder" - WOW I am heartbroken AGAIN

POV: enemy. "Yeah we just need a drum track for the intro to the show and one fight scene, not all that much." Imagine dragons: "Yeah mo problem"

HE RETURNS I've been eagerly waiting for this

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it, Jarrett! This one was a doozy haha

I wish I could see this show for the first time again. This show became a core memory out of nowhere. I bring it with me where ever I go. It's so good it's actually ludicrous

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

That’s a really great way to put it! Especially in the streaming era, it’s rare that a show sticks in your memory so significantly that you think about it often, but Arcane was one of those shows for me too!

I was waiting for so long for an analysis of Arcane music and in this video I got everything I wanted and more. Amazing work, thank you ❤️❤️

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have filled that niche! I was also surprised not to see much analysis since its release. Thanks for watching! :)

featured violin soloist ray chen

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Now I'm self conscious.

@Crantr0n

2 жыл бұрын

featured violin soloist ray chen wouldn't be

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

@@Crantr0n now I am become featured violin soloist ray chen

such a good video, i love how you pointed out the elitism and classism that is historically associated with classical music and why it reflects piltover so well. your comments about the vocal duets vs solo to reflect the state of vi and jinx's relationship throughout the series and the combination of pop music with orchestra to symbolize how jinx's arc will impact both piltover and zaun going forward from the end of act 1 were so insightful 😭 i would've never noticed those things on my own

the musical highs in this show are just insane

The song "goodbye" fkn broke me man.The slight dissonance in the vocal harmonies - Geeeeezus.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Yessss👌 I actually cut a part of my video there where I compared “Goodbye” to “Evey Reborn” from V for Vendetta. If you like the harmonies in Goodbye I recommend checking it out because it uses a really similar progression to glorious effect!

@blacbamboo284

2 жыл бұрын

@@CelShadedMusicTheory will certainly do!! Thank you! There's something about the 7 & 2 that just hits the spot. On a pop note, the chorus melody in Cafunes tek it. Gimme that melancholy ~

It's kinda weird how few subscribers you have considering the quality of the video, I think you deserve more :)

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that! I’ve had a pretty big bump in new subs lately so that’s gratifying, but more than anything I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

Absolutely wonderful analysis, finally someone bringing in some love and attention to the phenomenal score instead of just the songs. Excellent video.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

It's a stunning score coming from a composer who's worked almost exclusively on games! It would be a dream come true to score a show as deep and beautiful as this and he really seized the moment.

I know absolutely NOTHING about music theory so this seems like the best place to start XD

Thanks for this amazing analysis, wish I could realise these things on my own. What an amazing piece of art

Thank you for this! I love Arcane so much and to see how much work, thought and detail was also put into the music is fascinating. ❤

this video is so well made and interesting- normally i watch these types of videos in the background of whatever i'm doing, but i had to keep clicking back and actually watch what was happening on screen lolol

First: great video! Oh man, this music.... if i just think about "what could have been" i get tears in my eyes. Im sure, they want hurt all viewers ,as much as possible and i it works so good. I mean actually it's just a painted comic show in a fantasy world... but i cried more for those cartoon characters than for all the other super sad moments in all the other movies/series i know combined... and everytime i watch again - uff. This visual/music combo delivers always.^^ You did a really nice video that desers much more klicks And btw, you should watch the new LoL saison 2022 cinematic "the call"...again with a really epic song. Maybe you already know it but if not - I swear, you will love it ;)

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I always get choked up seeing the despair on Caitlyn’s face in that final scene… especially knowing what she’s thinking… the animators absolutely nailed that look to produce maximum empathy :’( I watched The Call trailer! Super epic music and amazing visuals, I love how different it looks from Arcane while being the same universe! Thank you for the compliment :)

Fantastic analysis! This is straight up a 22 minute documentary that is incredibly informative, fully thought out and well edited - all from a channel with criminally low recognition. Keep up the good work!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Recognition is nice for sure, but I’m just glad you came across and enjoyed it. :)

This video was absolutely amazing. as a musician and a fan of the show, this was exactly what was missing in my life. Thanks!

Great to see another video from you! Awesome work, as always!!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your patience and your kind words! :) So glad you enjoyed!

I have been watching out for this kind of video for long! subscribed

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :) I’m glad I could scratch that musical itch, haha

every music in arcane got me goosebumps every time and it's amazing.

this video is absolutely amazing. thank you so very much for all the effort you out into this!! it gave me chills so many times!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I’m glad it affected you! Nothing gives me chills like a great score in a dramatic scene👌👌

What a fantastic video with incredible in-depth commentary and engaging interpretations, great work!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!

I get chills every time listening to the soundtrack. It was also nominated for a Billboard Music Award this year for best soundtrack for an animated production - it lost to Disney's Encanto, which of course also has an amazing soundtrack. Still I was so happy to see the music of Arcane getting more recognition and appreciation. And it's recently been announced that Arcane is also nominated for 2 Emmy awards! Best animated production and best sound editing! So, so deserved. I never watch award shows but I'm gonna watch the emmys this year in hopes that they win both!! Didn't look up who their competitors were but idc, team Arcane all the way!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I'm always iffy on award shows too, especially since I thoroughly disagree with the "Best Score" and "Best Animated Feature" categories every year. So when I see a genuinely great show recognized with awards I'm extra happy!

this was a really great video. very insightful and informative and concise. sheet music shown throughout helps a whole lot. stellar work

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked my transcriptions! Thank you for watching :)

this video is SO. GOOD. you opened my eyes (and ears) up to how many intricate details in the score and soundtrack come together to create a stellar viewing experience. amazing!!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

That's the goal! ^~^ I find film and television more interesting with an informed ear for the score. They don't often get as good as this, so Arcane is a real treat!

This is such a phenomenal video, amazing production and breakdown of the scores behind this show!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I tried to do the show justice ^~^

I love your videos, I wanted to watch a new one. Thanks to share with us. You did a great work like always 😉 Keep going! 😄

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed! :)

this is genious. just listening to parts of the score bring tears to my eyes

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

That’s how they get ya 😭

i just saw this video on my fyp, watched it, subbed to you and thought to myself "this is probably one the best videos about music i have ever seen!" you deserve way more subs and views than this. very good job

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and the sub! YT is a grind, but I love the subs I have. :)

Great job. I've watched this show so many times that I don't cry at it, but you made me cry at it again.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

I want more Arcane 😭, but tbh if there was never any more eps this season would still be a landmark on its own

Great video, I love how you put the score and chords on the screen too. I can't get over how insanely good Arcane's soundtrack is. Also how they got people like Sting and Ray Chen is so cool.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely, after hearing Ray Chen in the first scene I knew the score would be great, and seeing Sting's name in the credits of Episode 9 I was like "they got STING FOR THIS SHOW??" lol

Glad I found this. Really good analysis.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I’m glad you found it too! :)

Goosebumps, honestly, from the music in this show.

Excellent breakdown, it was the music in that opening scene that made me pay attention to this show. I had noticed the use of the II chord in Goodbye and Guns for Hire (I especially love it on Guns for Hire, I love how he accents the b5 (major 3rd of the II chord) in the second half of the chorus over it, then also hits it again less accented after that b6/5 descent, definitely a song writing trick I'll be yoinking) but I'd not spotted it in What Could Have Been, or tied together how it was acting as a common theme point in the show at the end of each act! Very glad I watched this show a few weeks ago after a friend sat me down and forced me to watch it! I normally hate TV and films so was pretty grumpy at first, but that exquisite music in the opening scene caught my attention so I stopped my moaning very quickly and I was treated to that rarest of things; TV that's worth watching. EDIT: moments after posting I realise it'd really be a #4 rather than a b5 in Guns for Hire, but whatever, sure you got what I meant

This is legitimately one of my favorite videos on arcane and I will save it in a new playlist so I won’t lose it

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! I noticed there are surprisingly few videos about the score, so I'm glad to add to the conversation! :)

not a usual commenter but, well made! i don't see videos that keep me invested like this. would rewatch.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Wow definitely appreciate that! While editing I definitely thought "is this too long?" like 500 times, but decided I might as well say everything I wanted to say. Really glad it kept you hooked!

being so deep in the sauce of league there are already incredible unnoticed details about the show, yet even the music is yet another abyss of talent filled to the brim. as a league player, best media to ever come out

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

And as a non-League player, STILL one of the best pieces of media this decade. It’s a monumental achievement that the show works so well for League fans and those outside the fandom! Thanks for watching!

This was a fantastic analysis that gives me even more appreciation for the show and music together even though I have no knowledge of music theory. Thank you for the explanations and shining a light on the score when the soundtrack often steals the glory.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and I’m glad to help deepen your understanding of a great show!

Arcane for me is beyond perfection, just watching this analysis shows me more about the kind of elevated art the show has achieved. You got a very nice point: writing for the show rather than borrow music. That's a perspective that has been on video games for a long time but in this case is also matching scenes to tell stories without words. I cannot imagine the outstanding pressure composers had to pass through in order to match their music to the show.

Amazing WORK!

Im sadly repeating my Music Theory 3 class but with the little bit I do the explanations you give and the analysis just had me love the music and score even more. I absolutely need to do a vocal cover of some of these songs for my University concerts now that I've gotten this new and better understanding of the score!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

This is firmly Music Theory 3 territory in its analysis! I’m sure you’ll make it through 💪 Good luck arranging!

This video was INCREDIBLE. Thank you.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, thank you for watching! ^~^

This is a criminally underrated video, I've watched it multiple times now and I'd love to see more like this!!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your repeat viewings! Considering how much I do that for my favorite video essays, that means a lot! ^~^

Bro, I had honestly 0 knowledge but it felt amazing to discover such principles! Kudos for making me feel all my favorite moments through a music analysis. You phrased each comments perfectly. Well done and ty for your time 🥰

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Ty so much for your time! It means a lot to hear you say that, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!

This is highly underrated. Keep up the good work.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement! ^~^

This is so gooooood! What a good deep dive into the music. I loved this show so much. Just watched it a second time.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love your guys’ channel!! ^~^

This vid adds even more appreciation to the show. Again. Even after all these months i keep learning new stuff that makes me go WOW all over again

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

The best media will do that to you! The more there is to discuss, the more rewatchable it is!

Love this video, tysm for making it 😩

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by to watch!

Thanks for making such a cool video on one of my favorite shows! You made it very easy to understand for a guy like me who knows nothing about music theory. Arcane is one of those rare pieces of art that is both extremely popular, and underrated at the same time. I love seeing people break down the different facets of it.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like rather than underrated, it’s more that people are likely to overlook it as one of the dozens of mediocre animations Netflix puts out every year without seeing how phenomenal it looks/sounds first. But you’re right It hits that rare cross-section for me where I’m excited to talk about something that’s currently popular because it’s actually great! Praying future seasons keep the quality🙏

i had goosebumps throughout this entire video. thank you so much for this extremely insightful and fascinating analysis. i’m in awe at how much thought and consideration went into this whole series.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!! The series was a master stroke I can only dream will be met with the same level of care with season 2 this year!

the way you break down the songs and how they play into the story’s narrative is so admirable. you’re so in tune (pun intended) with how music emulates emotions with inclusion to the theory behind it. someday if you ever have time, i would adore a video dumbing all this stuff down because i want to learn how to replicate music but the technicalities of it all make it so confusing to begin. anyways, this video is amazing! your knowledge on this subject is beautifully displayed here.

@CelShadedMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

I love media music because it provides a lens into the functional process of composition unlike any other genre. It's music theory weaponized for maximum emotional impact and it's so interesting to unpack because of that! I may get a little too technical with terms sometimes, but I'm glad the video resonated with you even without a music theory background. :)

I had goosebumps throughout the series and this video brought them back up. Back when I watched it, i couldn' tell why it felt so perfect. This was a very good explanation

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Music is definitely the most goosebumps-inducing factor of media for me, but especially when it’s paired with gorgeously rendered visuals and a thematically resonant story!

Fantastic video. This soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in awhile, just a perfect execution of focused vision. Glad someone did a video looking at it in more depth!

@CelShadedMusicTheory

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I only wish I had the time to discuss every score I adore this in depth. Arcane just hits all the right notes and accomplishes a uniquely unified musical experience!