Music Producer Reacts: The Airbuster (FF7 Remake OST) 

I got way too excited while recording this one, sorry if I scream in some parts! NEXT UP, I think I'll talk about Take Over from Persona 5. PS. The soundtrack's finally out and we have information on who composed this: it was Tadayoshi Makino, what a legend!

this track went so hard it literally brought Cloud to church.

If FF7R doesn't win some audio awards it will be an absolute travesty.

„Man, i love this part!“ -Alex, throughout the whole track. Same man, same

"This part is my favorite." -- Alex Moukala, about every part.

This dude is the most enthusiastic dude I've ever met. Even after a shit day this dude brings a smile to my face lol. His smile/attitude is infectious.

Now analyze the BEST FF7R ost Hip Hop de Chocobo

They went above and beyond with this game. They went FAR above and beyond.

Nobuo Uematsu: *Breathes* Alex: "SO COOL!" 😎

When I heard that choir part around 13:23 in the game, I thought that they should make the game Rating at least Mature because that was just straight out porn to my ears. Literal chills down my spine.

This legit may be the best boss battle theme of all time. Just absolute perfection all around.

This man understands and appreciates beautiful epic music. You've earned my subscription my dude.

Don't you dare lose that PASSION, Alex! I love the way you hype when doing these analysis. It shows you're passionate about music and, especially, details. Keep it up because you inspire a lot of us :)

I agree that it feels like they tried their absolute damnedest to make this the best soundtrack in all of FF history. And I feel like they accomplished it, absolutely fantastic work by the team.

One of the best pieces of music in the game for sure, the energy it gave me during that boss fight was basically unfathomable

He’s going crazy for this one, wait till he does One-Winged Angel

Also, I forgot to add the credits roll of the people who made this video possible by supporting the channel on Patreon, so I'll give them a shoutout here: SPECIAL THANKS TO THE LEGENDS: aerophage Alek Murillo Andrew Russell Vagelatos Aram Zero Athena AZODi Billtone Meyoum BorderGuardian Braccus Rex Brendan Tomissi Chlorine as a Seasoning Chris Nu&ntilde Claire Vogel Dal Dallas Rowsell Damir Mitrovic Dean Lewis DecembeRisa Dlice Driahva DuBois Jennings Ehow Eiryn Eli Stephens Elvis Lara II espio faiarrow Fungus U.M. Ghesh Gilberto E Burgos greenhillmario . Hayk Kasparian Hizor Games Holiday Koval Husky By The Geek IgnisXIII Jake Stamps Jed Hamilton Jevidiah jkim7vk John Rizoyannis Jon Cantwell Josiah Hernandez Kaeyun Kasey W Gray KenSeiei Kenshin Leo Kieran Thompson Kunstpause Kurichan (Kris) Laura Collinson Long Loski3 Luis Garcia Makoshin Marius Stubberud Micheka C Mirlo Naolin Abraham Molina Espíritu Nick Bush Nickelforce Nicku Nina Asquith-Rhenius Rafael Menelau Rasha Al-Sabbagh Rayan Arshed Redwynne Rena Nox richard dudrak SamRF Sangro Ku Sentient Bee Shannon B. ShengWei Yuan Steven Rapp Stormie Teague SupahNIN10doh Tabby LaRasa TREVOR BEEDIE Troy Cavanaugh Tyler Bartz V Windbloom Vale Le Rose Vasin Vongchaiyasit Violet Avarie Wilfredo Baluja Xaluc Vanistia Yamamoto Kurumi Yao Guan ZwizzeR 揺光 絵草

FFVII remake is one of the 1st games I've bought day one and blew through the whole thing in a week! Jesus this game was such a masterpiece

The way I'd describe the effect of your analysis to me is that you explain all the subconscious stuff happening when I listen to these songs. It's the feeling of "I don't know exactly why but it's just so good" being brought to light through your dissection.

I'm not only having goosebumps, but tears too from this music.

Persona 5,nier, ff7r are legit the holy trinity of video game soundtracks this gen.

"Makes you wanna headbang super freaking hard" That desire came to a stop since I went bald :(

Alex: "A band that I deeply love, Avenged Sevenfold" Me: "Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well"

I have never seen you nerd out this hard before. This track is really that good.

I love how every time a new part comes up you're like "Now comes my favorite part!" Just goes to show how good this song is

YES! Oh man this got me pumped all over again, just like the first time I got to this boss! This soundtrack is bonkers, they had so much fun with it it seems, threw the kitchen sink at it :D Love it! I really love what you mention especially how they managed to blend the orchestra and guitars in a way that neither takes the spotlight from the other. Masterclass of arranging and mixing, they totally flexed on us all through the game haha

i heard your PC pulled a sector 7 trying to process this video

The OST sounds fantastic, but ia be honest with you, you could review the sound of tincans falling down stairs and I'd still tune in cuz I love your review style so much XD, there is something very satisfying about hearing someone truly passionate about something talk about it in such a manner compared to more "professional" review styles tbh. And on the topic of the music itself, the breakdown is superb as always, I hope you plan on doing other tracks in the game as well (although I have not played it or the original but the OST sounds so good even outside the context in which it plays). Keep up the good work 👌

3:22 Proper analysis!

Uematsu started playing keyboards because of "premiata forneria marconi", a seventies prog band from Italy, check out the song "è festa", also a big influence on DT

wow, that Landing part from FFVIII caught me offguard, would never expect that over there !

I have a deep apperication for the Music of Final Fantasy, when this song came on I was so fucking hyped! Seeing you break it down Professionally and emotionally makes me love it way more! Thank you!

The ENTIRE FF7R OST is so damn good it's crazy

12:40 is my favorite part of the song. Something about it gives me the impression of a second wind, like when the anime protagonist, bleeding and smiling, looks to the villian and starts fighting better and faster than before despite his wounds. Ie its anime as fuck and I'm 100% here for it

This remastered OST is so insane, especially with the final boss. I have no idea how but whenever you think its at it's most intense, it goes even further and I love it. Also I highly reccommend the Bravely franchise's OST, such a wide array of instruments are used by REVO and its crazy.

I'd love to see you do the new Jenova fight OST eventually

This is one of my top favorite songs in the game. I just can't help but jam to this song.

I love your passion! Please don't stop getting excited and nerding out. The sheer joy you exude when you do this is infectious and delightful. Can't for more!

Bruh Alex, these types of videos lift my mood especially when I see how excited you get. Keep 'em coming! These have a profound effect on my creative output my man thank you!

Holy crap awesome analysis!! So detailed and passionate - absolutely love it, helps us appreciate the music so much more! Thanks Alex!!

You've showed up in my recommended many times now, but I don't think I've ever watched any of your videos until just now... I regret waiting so long, haha! Your enthusiasm is infectious, I love it!

I check out this video just to hear you dissect the sound and hyping it up! It makes me ultra happy, bro! It makes me appreciate the tracks even more and I can't stop listening to it!

7:06 I say it's G major to Db major, though F minor is close. You can hear the tritones between the chords. Great video, though!! It's good to relate to someone with such enthusiasm for this music.

Fan-boying is okay. Specially for the masterpiece-level music of FFVII:R

That part you mentioned about FF8 Landing theme BLEW MY MIND. I had NO IDEA. Both games were a HUGE part of my childhood, the FF7 boss theme is one of my favourite tracks of all time, how did this pass me by! Great video, absolutely love your enthusiasm!

You mentioned Attack on Titan now i want a video about the soundtrack

I just have to say I appreciate you making content like this because I've always enjoyed listening to video game/anime/movie osts and I didn't know anyone else who would appreciate music like this so I mostly kept it to myself, but seeing you get so hype listening to some of my most favorite tracks of all time (airbuster being one of them) I related so much to your enthusiasm, so thank you!

Holy crap, I never thought of music like this. I'm mesmerized. Also, the amount of love put into the songs is nothing short of perfection.

What makes Uematsu so good are he pays attention to the "time ticking bomb" battle atmosphere, which at time almost end the music become rushing that makes player feels being panic!. It is same when against Sephiroth

14:35... Me: "Ooooooh I didn't know it was about Bimbo Salmons, that makes soooo much sense!"

Your excitement is contagious, i love how hype you are through the whole video!

So glad I stumbled across this. Love how hype you are about a track that absolutely deserves it, and out of nowhere you mention the bassist from my favorite band MUSE. Great video!

Dude I just love watching you nerd out so hard on this it awesome. Also really opened up my eyes on the details within the song.

I love that I can mirror this happiness with someone. Thank you for your videos!

Actually, on the official OST and every online outlet it says that both this and Jenova boss themes were arranged by Tadayoshi Makino. Tadayoshi even confirmed it on Twitter. Hamauzu and Suzuki weren't involved in these two. And they're by far the best two in my opinion. Geniuinely surprised. I like this style way more though. Tadayoshi's a monster! Would LOVE for you to dissect most of boss themes BTW. They're so amazing!

I love how you're so passionate about all the details! can't help but get excited along with you, i'm happy i stumbled upon your content, you gained me as as uscriber, looking forward to seeing more from you

Your enthusiasm is infectious. You have become an instant watch. Thank you so very much for doing this ^_^ I cant wait to see what you do next!

Just discovered these watching FF 7 Remake music vids and honestly your enthusiasm is infectious. Love the energy and the insight!

Not sure how I stumbled upon this channel but I’m glad I did! I love electronic, rock, and orchestra stuff from games. You seem to have ALOT of that here. I look forward to more music analysis. I wonder if it’ll match with what I have on my soundcloud playlist. So far it does!

I'm glad someone like you finally made it's way to youtube I love your content and just seen some as hype about his godlike music as some of us is exiting and refreshing. Please do every single track of this masterpiece. You are amazing and I'm learning to appreciate music even more because of you

Been WAITING for this video! So worth the wait!!!! Love your videos and your energy! Always make me smile! Thank you for You and your content!!!!

Man I love these videos! There are some absolute epic masterpieces, that we have to get breakdowns to 🙌

the only thing I like more than listening to epic soundtracks, is Alex getting hyped 😄

I love it! I am also geeking so hard with this track, but seeing you geeking out while dissecting the track? magical!

Your enthusiasm makes me smile so much, it made my day.

I love how with every track you've broken down for this game is just my inner reactions backed up by musical knowledge. Such a joy to watch someone geek over this epic OST! Keep it up!

Loved this video and the energy emitting from Alex!❤🔥

Followed you recently from a Persona 5 video, love hearing the in-depth analysis of game music. We need more analyses out there! Thank you for your analysis, looking forward to hearing more~

Hi Alex, I'm your new follower. Man, thank you for relaying our feelings when hearing the beloved FF7 soundtracks in words. Watching your video makes me smile even though I'm not having a background. Thank you very much!

So good! Loved the video and your enthusiasm man!

Man, there is no such thing as being "way too excited" when listening The Airbuster. This song is the definition of epicness

Dude, I am so grateful for these videos, they are not just amazing but exactly what I was looking for all these years: a thorough analysis of all these titles that I hear every day because they are so addictive but I never really thought more about why - now I know!

Man, the way you analyze these tracks always gets me hyped up. Thanks for the massive mood boost, my dude!

Alex throughout the whole video: "Rendition of classic tunes with small variation in the end to play with our expectations." I like how that analysis can be used to summarize this whole game

I quite enjoy watching you analyze this and enjoy it at the sametime.

Amazing analysis. I can really see how much you love this piece, real kudos on how you went in depth picking apart each part individually. I'm not sure about other people but this is exactly what I love to see and hear about in this type of content. With your enthusiasm added on top, it really makes for a fun and enlightening watch. Awesome work. This might be the highlight of the whole game music wise, isn't it.

The best thing about the FF7 soundtrack is that despite the fact that they’ve done an upscaled, modern re-instrumentation of the original, the original is STILL relevant, still listenable, and still worth going back to to listen to the unique sounds and styles that it has to offer. Such a sonic masterpiece, the old soundtrack, as well as the new one.

This was the first video I saw of yours over a year ago. Now, I'm addicted to ff14 and have watched your endwalker analysis more times than I can count

Your enthusiasm is contagious. Another great video. Another great Final Fantasy track.

Hope ya do a review of the Jenova Dreamweaver music.... that brought chills to my spine.

Man your passion for music is so infectious 😆 i could listen to you nerd out over game tracks all day haha

Your explanation of how the composition moves was epic. I am pumped to go record now.

I'm late to this channel and this video, but what a phenomenal breakdown! Loved the video. I haven't watched a video this long in ages. Can't wait for more! This game and its soundtrack are an absolute masterpiece. I love that you touched on Collapsed Expressway briefly in the beginning - what an amazing song! This soundtrack is something special.

Man, your enthusiasm and energy and just passion for music is infectiously uplifting! You really know your stuff and I love it! The Airbuster boss theme is so epic that it's become my default cardio and strength training track. Really gets you pumped up!

I just discovered your channel. I really like your music break downs, they are a masterful technical deconstruction of the many layers and music theory that go in to providing memorable music for a lot of my favorite games. Keep up the great work :!D

I absolutely loved your analysis. Thank you for highlighting the prog elements and Uematsu-san's appreciation of the art form (and his own contributions to it), and for also echoing my personal sentiments on how it sounded reminiscent of FF12's musical execution (at moments). I also hear some of that in this game's version of One-Winged Angel. Stay healthy and best wishes!

You have a very unique channel. I don’t think anyone else has done anything like this for my favorite medium. It’s nice to see other people appreciate video game music and cool to see a professional break down the music.

These video are well put, informative and coming from a real fan with huge passion to music, god bless you. I enjoyed this a lot

You're excitement is infectious! I loved this variation of this song. The music for the remake was so on point. I'm looking forward to the sequels!

I love the way you analize game music dude , thank you for this videos . Personally this song and game means a lot to me, have to stop in the middle of the fight to listen with my eyes on tears. Thanks again and Keep it up 💪

Love your enthusiasm and analysis. Subscribed.

I’m so happy I found this video. You earned a subscriber!!!

Been waiting for a professional to give their take on this song! Your analysis was so insightful, with references to musical motifs from other FF games. Just such a joy to watch! Subscribed! 💪💪💪

Love your passion and energy man.

This is the first video I saw from you and all of it, from start to finish, your hole energy won me over and I hit the subscribe button harder than Omnislash

Best OST hands down.. so much work went into the tracks; you can tell they are passionate in what they do. Great analysis!

I adore how you don't just break down the song and separate the elements. But you show examples of where it's from, other songs that use the same technique. Also you're energy about enjoying music is really awesome. Keep it up~

This video is adorable. It's just basically 17 minutes of Alex geeking out and I love it! XD

I subscribed to you cause you love FF7 more than me, and I didn't think that was possible. Keep showing your passion, it's infectious! ♥

This song pumps me up so hard! I play roller derby and I can't wait to get back to skating and adding this to my game days pump up playlist!