Why Octopath Traveler's OST is a Masterpiece

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

Partitios theme has a sense of nostalgia thats insane because i hadn't heard it, until i did.

Are you going to do a video for Octopath Traveler 2? This video is what brought me to your channel.

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For as good as the game is, it wouldn't be as great without the music, that was the entire reason I wished to try the game after I heard the ost being played by the school band of my university and a friend pointed out it was from octopath (he had been trying to get me into the game but I never really liked jrpgs). I tried it just for the music and I immediately fell in love with it

I like how they added some songs to Theaterythm final bar

Please make a video about Octopath Traveller 2 !!!!!!!!!!!

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! 💜

YESSSS FLAMESGRACE THEME IS SOOOO GOATED

you gotta do a video about Octopath Traveler 2

I just realized today that Octopath Traveler 2 is on PSN, I hope its OST is as good as the first. Also...when you played the Roxas theme..my heartstrings

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!

That one Dungeon/Cave theme that plays when you go into some of the various caves & stuff is my favorite track in the game. Absolutely gorgeous!

Dude, never apologize for nerding out on stuff that we love ourselves. Believe me, we totally get it!

Lol it's funny how literally all of your favorite songs from the game also happen to be my favorite songs from the game :)

The music in Octopath is indeed amazing. They knocked the soundtrack out the park for sure.

I can't believe that Red Dead Redemption 2 beat Octopath Traveler in "Best Soundtrack" I will never forgive them for that.... Octopath is CLEARLY a masterpiece

when i heard battle 2 for the first time, i literally took my switch and ran to find my sibling to make them listen too lmao

The main theme in OT2 is another level of awesomeness.

I'm currently playing it and catch myself humming some stuff everytime

Maybe do a review for the sequel's music too please?

Need. Flamesgrace. Lofi. Remixxxxxx wowowow

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

Any reviews on the new Octopath Traveller 2 OST? Would love to hear which soundtrack hits your vibes..

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

Octopath 2's soundtrack is so good that it might be the best game music I've ever heard. The first one was incredible but the second is even better.

now do octopath traveller 2

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There's a song in Secret of Mana (SNES) called "Spirit of the Night" that feels very similar to Flamesgrace. This song plays when you are banished from your sweet hometown for nearly destroying it. It was your home no longer. I remember I kept talking to the NPC gatekeeper to let me back in, of course it didn't happen. The song captures the sadness but raises you up with the ending chords.

Listening to this again in anticipation for Nishiki's Octopath 2 OST

Incredible video! Octopath really blew me away, it feels like something I never knew I needed. Every soundtrack made me stop and want to just let it sit and play. An underrated track I love comes from Saintsbridge, it's such a nostalgic and calm song and I happen to take a break when I first got into the town. It was another moment of stopping and being so amazed by the capability of the soundtrack. My first town was Haanit's, and truly I'm happy that it was the first town theme I heard because it really set the mood for the game.

You talking about Decisive Battle II literally put me in a great mood for the rest of the day!

its been a year, as you claimed you will make a separate video for 《Daughter of the Dark God》🤔 come！

I think you'd love Baten Kaitos soundtrack too ;)

im not even musically talented, but i too get excited over Octopath's OST <3 Thank you for your analysis!

Now that Octopath Traveler II has been announced, I can't wait to hear your take on it!

I agree with everything in this video 😂

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.

Still waiting for that Daughter of the Dark God analysis

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

I love to see some recognition to this man, and i'm glad that is someone like you who knows very well what they are talking about. I believe, personally, that this is a new Uematsu/Mitsuda/Shimomura level of genius imo. I wish so much to see more and more of him in the coming years.

I am so glad they are keeping the OST in the mobile version! Thanks for explaining this. I really enjoy it.

It's a theme made to represent the game. Kind of like the iconic theme from Dragon Quest. I don't know how even they made such a beautiful theme that instantly gets you hooked. I just can't wait for Octopath to evolve in to a beautiful franchise that one day, when we get to see a teaser/trailer for its 8th installment, the moment the first few notes of the theme strikes, we instantly freak the F out and cry like the little fanboys we are because we know there's another beautiful adventure waiting to empty our wallets.

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