Opera Singer Reacts: Journey (Destiny 2 OST) 

Great analysis, but don't let this beautiful piece of music overshadow the fact that we've stepped into a war with the Cabal on Mars. So let's get to taking out their command, one by one. Valus Ta'aurc. From what I can gather he commands the Siege Dancers from an Imperial Land Tank outside of Rubicon. He's well protected, but with the right team, we can punch through those defenses, take this beast out, and break their grip on Freehold.

The really sad part is that New players won't experience this song at it's peak.

I’m honestly sad that we lost the part of the game where this song plays for the first time. It was SUCH a mood setter

Another one I’d recommend is Deep Stone Lullaby from the Deep Stone Crypt raid. It’s amazing.

One of the best tracks that Micheal Salvatori has made since the Halo games.

Its been so long since the start of Destiny 2 but I will always remember that first mission. The genuine sinking feeling when our ghost told us that the Light was gone, the misery in their “If you die now…I can’t revive you.” It cut so hard and I fought like I was last alive in a Raid with that one mag of SMG ammo

I was not expecting Destiny music. It is really good, just was not expecting it.

Hearing this now that the Red War is dead and gone makes me want to cry. It's such a beautiful piece, and new players not being able to experience the emotional impact of the scene where the song plays is heartbreaking.

Red War was about you losing everything, and fighting to take it back. Being told you were nothing, having everything stripped from you, and clawing your way through insurmountable odds anyway to prove that you were more than what you were given, and would never be alone even in defeat. There is always another fight to win.

During 2020 after Covid broke out, I was really getting into the Destiny lore and almost roleplaying as a guardian on a daily basis. On one day as I was playing the game, my father had a heart attack and that was the last day I saw him alive. He died in my arms. This song helped me process the grief from that. I couldn't play the game much longer after that, but for what it's worth, it really helped me emotionally.

When this played in the beginning of the red war campaign. After all I did in destiny 1 i could feel physical sorrow and loss. Seeing my home being torn apart by an overwhelming force and all my power being ripped from me. God I love destiny. (Edit) you should also check out deep stone lullaby and regicide.

I have played Destiny 1/2 over 2000 hours I was hoping you could react to the music. I recommend 2 more songs "The Taken King" theme and "The Witch Queen" theme.

Having listened to this hundreds of times now, this song has taken it's own meaning for me now. I've played Destiny 1 for nearly a thousand hours and made friends along the way. Unfortunately Destiny was the only thing that connected us and some of us had others things in life to do, so we drifted apart after the first game. Listening to this before, it held hope. And while it's still there, the hope isn't for things to remain the same. Rather, it's hope that one day I'll find that happiness I lost after realizing what would come after finishing the Destiny 2 campaign.

the fact the any new lights joining the struggle against the darkness now will never experience this mission is honestly sad. Having to sneak through the city after the Cabal attack, with no light, the tower destroyed, no idea who is even alive, with this enhancing the the atmosphere of "what just even happened?" was a first play through moment I'll never forget.

Im a destiny veteran, this song makes my heart spike of saddness. Its that feeling of loss, yet feels like there is hope. But that hope feels so slim, that your just left in wonder. No video game OST does it better then destiny, to give you that feeling. I think the only other video game that comes close to giveing that feeling is dark souls

This music is SO GOOD The melody is outstanding, and everytime I listen to it I remember the old days, losing my light during the cabal invasion, leaving the Last City trying to regain my lost light and my link with the Traveler...

Deep Stone lullaby... That one hits so hard too. A song about falling asleep for the last time, only to awaken in something new. It's amazing.

This song is beautiful and very sad!!! This song marked me a lot because I played with my sister but she passed away and I never played Destiny 2 again but whenever I ended up listening to this song I turn to tears and good memories 😢🙏🏻

Incase you guys didn’t know, when in orbit this actually has a small chance of playing except it’s all vocal and it is just very emotional. Especially after all we’ve lost… Amanda, Speaker……… Cayde….

To me this song means the end of one journey and the beginning of a new one. It’s heartbreak that turns into hope. When Destiny 2 launched, I was the only one of my friends left playing. It came out as I moved into college and drifted from all of my old friends. For me the first part is the loss of the great friends I made during the first game, the second is the conviction to go through it on my own, and the third is the new realisation of my love for the game. I’ve had some low points with the game, but ever since the Destiny 1 beta I’ve loved every second; from the agony of the original Thorn quest to getting Mythoclast on my first try with an LFG team and being dead as Atheon fell. I love these games to death, as they’re two of the games that have shaped me, and I hope it never ends. (also please do Deep Stone Lullaby; I’ve not experienced it myself but I can’t think of anything akin to it)

This song has really struck a cord with me, i only played destiny 2, however this song along with edge of dawn from fe3h really helped me through the lowest lows in my life. Every time I hear it, i tear up.

Great analysis as always, very on point. Golden age has ended through a catastrophe called The Collapse, and the remains of humanity come together in the Last City under the protection of immortal Guardians. Blessed by the Light of the Traveller, ancient god from before time, we defend the City from incarnations of Darkness itself, persevering through unimaginable odds. When you read the premise of Destiny it's fucking badass, man, and music complements that a lot. Rendition of this track by Game Music Collective is pretty great as well. There's more amazing music in Destiny too. Major recommendations would be Deep Stone Lullaby and Grasp of Avarice theme.

this track always gets me emotional

It genuinely gives a feeling of loss, of pain, and sorrow. It plays after the moment we "the player" lost our capabilities to defend the last city. As it progresses we're on a journey to go forth and fight again, as we start following a bird, a falcon, symbolic enough to represent there's still hope and that we're not alone. OST from year one hits hard. I loved how you managed to describe the exact feelings of the music without even knowing a bigger context.

The first time I heard this play in Destiny 2, I couldnt stop myself from crying as the original Destiny had been a huge part of my life. I stepped away from the series ever since Destiny 2 went free to play, but never forgot this piece. One of my favorite pieces of music ever

I think the best thing about this piece of music is that it portrays the Red War campaign perfectly, the feeling of waking up without the Light anymore, the feeling of hopelessness in losing to the Red Legion, then to regrouping with your Ghost to escape the last city and moving forward with a plan to fight back and take back the Traveler from the Ghaul and the Red Legion. And just to hear it at the end of the campaign in a sense of urgency and despair to save the Vanguard from almost getting killed by the Red Legion felt so epic. And that middle part too at 6:30 is just awesome because it reminds you of your past then cuts back to the reality of where you currently are

Destiny has some absolutely beautiful scores. The music really takes you places. The music for the Rise of Iron expansion has some amazing tracks as well. I still go back and listen to it once in a while. I'm so glad you reacted to this piece. This song definitely makes me emotional.

Destiny 2 was the first FPS I've ever played. My brother kinda forced me into it, but when I started, I heard the beautiful music in the background, and I was hooked. I still play even today, though not nearly as much. Even now, when I hear this piece, I'm awed at how epic and emotional it is, and I re-live the journey all over again -- a sure sign it's a masterpiece!

Nothing will ever come close the that mission outside the wall. Stepping over the mountain top seeing the city being destroyed by the cabal as this song played is peak destiny for me.

Even though I’ve played since the beta of d1, this is the song I will remember thinking back to the beginning of playing this game. And I expect to also keep it in mind for when this all comes to an end. A perfect piece of music, nothing resembles the path of a guardian quite like this does.

Three tracks from Destiny 2 that I absolutely love: Lament The First Disciple Grasp of Avarice

I thought of something that I never would have if I hadn’t watched your reaction, but the large climax at the end of the song reminds me of reaching success. You’ve gone along the journey, you’ve had up’s and downs, and now you’re at you’re goal. But the song doesn’t end there. Just like in life and in the song, the journey continues.

Oh, I was wondering when you would react do Destiny's music, they are so good; Well, keeping withing the theme of "emotinal space opera" I recomend "This it what you are" from Warframe (btw they also have gorgeous songs) and "Rosalina's Storybook Theme" from Super Mario Galaxy, both have such powerfull contexts where they are played just like Destiny's Journey, and of course these contexts are huge spoilers in their games. Anyways, I love your musical analysis.

I was just thinking during one of your videos that this is one of my absolute favorite compositions and now we are here. im so happy you covered it. Its so beautiful.

YES!!!! I’m so glad you reviewed this

Bro I've just bumped into your channel and I instantly subscribed cuz your love for the music in games is amazing. I've played destiny since day one and having someone who understands the music in this is real important to me. I love how you don't need to know much about the game to understand the feeling they're trying to convey through their music. And for those that know the game, it just brings us gamers together.

I love that I found this channel, your reactions seem so authentic and you just love music

They should do a animated series on how the city was like for those without light and how it felt during the siege

And yet there are people playing this game without the music. I never could. Never. The music in this game is such a mood. 💜 Edit: Oh and if you want to add another piece to your list: Vow of the Disciple - The First Disciple (Rhulk's Theme)

I’ve only started watching your videos recently but I just really enjoy hearing what you have to say about these tracks and how you interpret them, especially this song. This song is very close to my heart.

I FOUND IT FREAKING FINALLY I've been going through your whole YT channel to find this ha ha My personnal favorite Destiny 2 piece, juste beautifull, charming, epic, and god knows how sad we all felt while playing the intro...

I was hoping you’d react to this! Such an emotional piece

If you're looking the more energetic one of Destiny OST, try to listen to Crypt Security. It really elevates the tension of the encounter, especially when you hear it in the day1 raid

the live version of this was really cool to watch

What a legend Great analysis 👍 Journey is one of my favourite ost

When the red legion makes its way towards the city as you turn the corner in the mountain this songs hits different when you're in that moment

Journey has and probably always will be my absolute favorite Destiny Song ever. It's just start to finish altogether awesome. This song ALWAYS moves me. And will be one of the reasons why I will never really quit or forget Destiny. Be that my time playing Destiny 1 or all the moments I returned and peeked at the new stuff in Destiny 2.

4:06 oh man. I remember when this part first kicked in during the last mission of the Red War campaign. The game would match you with other players--other Guardians--to assault the Cabal defenses. So you had to work together with complete strangers to get past this part of the mission. Knowing that the other players were hearing the same music and (maybe) feeling the same goosebumps you were--it was such a cool moment. Only thing that's come close since then was the final story mission from Season of the Lost. Good times, man

From Inner Light, to Journey, to The Dethroned, we've come a long way. And there are so many other good tracks in between to recommend!

I am so sad that I will never get to hear this song again in the game, or play through that section ever again... It was such a crowning moment going from glory to ruin, to despair, fighting for my now mortal life without the Light.. Then comes the bird amidst the desolate icy landscape.. We follow it.. and hope...

Such a great reaction!

Even though I really don't like Destiny anymore as a franchise .... I'd totally forgotten about this music ... and now I've teared up... they did nail this piece.

I really feel this music, heard it so many times and still gives me chills and tears. For me it's a journey though life. You begin in a sad moment, a depression or a loss followed by a rebuilt that get stronger the further we go. The third part is the achievement after successfully rebuilding yourself, living the moment, being strong and fulfill. Finally the ending is a small but peaceful part where you are contemplating your life and what you've achieved. Love your analysis. Totally agree on what you said.

Check out the OST for a game called Journey. Is a masterpiece. Apotheosis

By far one of my most beloved tracks. It always brought that sense of falling grace, being conquered by a force in your life, eventually picking up pace, making a strong eventful choice. And as it goes on it reflects on the journey one makes and the past you leave behind as that lone cello.

Deep Stone Lullaby and Hidden truth are other of my favorites from Destiny 2

I love this piece. I got to do a project in band last year where I analyzed this piece, and I never finished it because I just kept listening to it on repeat…

I still remember when I first started destiny 2, just coming to the series, this song will always hit that sweet spot that brings me back

This was an amazing surprise that I didn't know I needed. To see Destiny OST covered in this channel just made my day. I still remember the first time hearing this song while hiking in wilderness while in such a vulnerable state with cabal puppies everywhere. Like you said, it's a "Journey". On a quick side note, I'm seeing many people recommending "Journey OST" from Austin Wintory and obviously I'm going to join them and recommend it as well and do a quick addition as well with "The Pathless OST" from the same composer. Especially "A Chill That Infests The Bones" and "Cernos" are among my favorites. I highly recommend "Cernos" if you're interested in tribal sounds and melodies. Can't wait for your future videos, you always manage to give such valuable insights :)

i found this reaction too finally ! I totally agree with you ! And i can't even remember how many times i listened to this one Music of Destiny 2. Its just so good...

Man, it's so hard to shoot things when you got tears in your eyes

I agree with your description of this piece, it starts off with a sense of such profound loss, but then with others by your side, you pick each other up and find the courage to carry on, to start this journey anew, swearing bonds of brotherhood and fellowship to each other and inspiring each other to keep going, even when all seems lost, its all about, unironically, that meme phrase of the friends we made along the way, it presents a genuinely mature, almost Lord of the Rings kinda take on that, its all about people helping each other even in the darkest of times

I subscribed immediately....this is my Love...my Favorite Game ever...My True Soul😍💖thank you appreciating this amazing piece of work

Its a VERY emotional song without words. Its fittimg to the world. The lack of humanity, the collapse of civilizations. It sad, yet empowering. Perciverance. The whole point of Destiny and this song ...

Lets goooooo, such a banger! Was just about to hop on the game too ;P (For me it symbolizes the passing of a hero... and a friend...)

There is a song by Regina Spektor called "The Call" that I think says explicity the emotions that Journey conveys. the song starts with: "It started out as a feeling, which then grew into a hope, which then turned into a quiet thought, which then turned into a quiet word. Then that word grew louder and louder, till it was a battle cry." its about how change is difficult but not something to be afraid of.

The look in your eye is how i feel when i hear this song. i well up

Woooo! Did not expect a destiny song right after today's stream. A surprise for sure, but a welcome one.

I’ve been playing destiny since day 1 of destiny 1 and when I hear this song it makes me think of all the things I had done over so many years in the game and how many people I’ve connected with and lost touch with. It reminds me no matter how many people I meet and lose, there’s always a tomorrow to look forward to. No looking back anymore, only looking forward at the next thing ahead. It’s a beautiful track and can mean so much.

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I love the music for Destiny 1 and 2 and love that this is in a video!

I come back and listen to this song so often. The moment this plays in the game is so impactful. When the song picks up speed and the drums come in there's like a cabal ship that flies over you in epic fashion, and it's just amazing. Truly a masterpiece of a song and masterfully placed in the game.

Oh hell yeah! So few people (outside of the Destiny sphere anyway) seem to know about the Destiny music and how awesome it is, so I'm super happy to see you covering it today.

Damn man you make reactions of all my favorite videogame themes and i am not subscribed to your patreon, thanks a lot again, this song for me means hope, it is a song that i listen everytime i feel desperate and looking for guide, really love your videos, you are amazing :,)

It makes me so glad to see someone analyze Destiny's music. I personally fell in love with this song the moment it came on in the game and still am in awe now. The emotion that comes through the piece alone alongside the tragic context of losing a home seeing guardians, the protectors, now powerless and dying left such an impact. The song is mostly associated with that story for me, but the nature of the composition is applicable to much more. I love how it evolves from sorrow and loss in the beginning to a powerful melody of mourning and reconciliation, then begins to rise with the main theme in the trumpets, only to return to the emotional chorus and strings. To me this pattern says that even as you change, maybe rising from strife in order to triumph, you always return to what shaped you in the beginning. Whether that's hardship, nostalgia, or something else. It's all part of the story.

Every time I hear this it brings me back when I lost my connection to the light as I'm a D2Y2 veteran.

Not only a great piece but fit in with what was happening at the time it played in the game. Light lost and everything destroyed however a glimmer of hope is on the horizon while ascending the mountain and seeing the last city burn from a distance.

"It's that falcon again.... Is it following us? Or are we following it?"

Every time I hear this song, I cry. It doesn't matter if I'm happy, having the best day of my life. This song hits hard.

this ost always gave me chills and goosebumps during the game

Cayde gave up his light so that our light could shine ever brighter. With The Final Shape coming to a close, I found myself revisiting this piece. Destiny has indeed come far. The emotion Destiny's music elicits has never failed me. It always fits the story suitably, from the beginning and now to the end. This song has made me cry. And while The Final Shape may not have made me cry, it made me feel so incredibly sad for (what feels like) the end of Destiny.

D2's Journey, I love this OST so much! (the vocal one in particular), can't wait to see the reaction for Regicide, The Man They Called Cayde and The Awoken 🤩

We're doing Destiny themes now?! GGs. Just from the first game alone, there are so many tracks you simply have to listen through. - The First Challenge - The Guardian - The Last Array - Sepiks Prime/Sepiks Redux - Cabal Stomp - Shadow Thief - Temple of Crota - Siege Dancers - Bow To No One - R E G I C I D E - Surge of Light - The Awoken - Rise of Iron - Eyes Up - Ad Victorium - The Wretched Eye - Young Wolf - Forged In Flame There are a LOT more but off the top of my head, these few immediately strike a chord

You know sir You told me thirty days and you got it out earlier then that I do believe. Thank you so much though Honestly one of my favorite pieces and getting to experience this with you and everyone on this channel made my night.

God this reminds of the music from the OA, probably why I loved it so much

I never really expected you to react to Destiny music and when I saw this in my recommendation I was absolutely elated. As someone with 3000+ hours between both games, this track has always stood out (I honestly probably have 100+ hours of just listening to this song). There may be songs in the soundtrack that are better or that I like more but nothing has come close to the emotion and feels that this track provides. Thanks for the great review man, you've made my day.

Every time I hear this song I think of one thing. Now that our power was stripped from us, who are we? It's self discovery after the great loss and we may have lost in the moment but it was not the end

I was encouraged to play Destiny 2 by some acquaintances originally. I still remember making my guardian, taking time to pick their design and look, and going through the opening quests / missions to get to the part where this song opens. I was taken aback given the fact the song plays as you, yourself, are on a journey, or at the very least, beginning a new one in some fashion or form. The chills this song gave me experiencing it for the first time in-game are no less diminished in any fashion hearing it here again, and seeing your reaction to it. Your guardian is on a path, whether or not they realize it in that moment is irrelevant, as their journey will take them absolutely to those horizons. Even if the world is different, or the battle is different, there's a goal that needs reaching. Great analysis and take on the song.

''If you die i cant resurrect you'' Your Little Ghost.

Oh my god, Destiny's been my main game for the past year and a half. I've been grateful for coming across your other reactions, and namely in Genshin Impact because I log in daily -- but wow, I didn't even expect Destiny to pop up here. I'm excited, haven't even started the video, and have a trip to pack for. Can't wait for this one. Good song, still listen to it execessively when I've got some hard work ahead

As a string player, it was amazing to hear a small quartet open this amazing piece. Really showcases the melodic power of strings, especially in an epic soundtrack like Destiny.

In the context of the game this song makes absolute sense, like you lost everything you and your comrades fought (part 1) for and have to walk on your own, without powers, weapons or anything (choir part), then you have to fight and stand against an army with what you have with you (the third part) and finally the song resolves with you surviving to fight another day.

man for me that last part is where everything comes together, loss, resolution everything joins and then it's time for retribution!

I never played Destiny 1, but when D2 came to PC, I remember hearing this for the first time. The sense of vulnerability, tragedy, loss. I felt the intent of the devs wanting to drive home that player characters were immensely vulnerable during those first few missions in the Red War. I think what upset me most was when I found the destroyed camp outside the City walls, Guardians having been overrun by Cabal warriors and Warbeasts. I grieved for them, even though I knew they were just set dressing. The entire power fantasy was that Guardians were nigh-unstoppable and immortal, and to be desperately trying to survive with the little rinky-dink SMG I picked up from what could have been a comrade, I felt like death could come from anywhere. I wished I could have saved them. Then the transition hits and we're resolute, the song tells us not to give in to despair, that our Guardian is not alone, that even when gods fall, mankind will endure. One of my absolute favorite pieces of music, ever. I'm gonna go listen to it again.

Good god that cello and violin.

"The Last Stand of the Gunslinger"

Man, playing Vanilla D2 for the first time, slowly walking through the mountains BARELY alive, trying to survive with what little you can find. Such a great experience. Wish Bungie would being Red war campaign back

This song makes my chest ache. So good.

For me, the opening phrase of this track - the strings, the sorrowful, reflective nature - is exactly as you say. We just lost in the biggest way. Lost our Light, lost our City, lost our way. We lost our people and friends and our purpose. A silent god sat above us and did nothing in our weakest moment. We were scattered across the system, unsure of what would even come next. The second part, that part that kicks in on the mountainside as the Cabal ships fly overhead and you see the Traveler in it's cage in the distance, feels to me like a "You lost. What are you going to do about it?" moment. Yes, we lost. But we're still alive. We aren't going to allow ourselves to be downtrodden. We are going to rise together from the ashes of this defeat. We are united, we are strong. THere are people who depend on us and need us to be strong. Even in our weakest moment we remained strong. We didn't give up and lay down to die. We trekked for miles over mountain ranges and valleys. We fought Cabal patrols without our superpowers. Together, we will ascend from despair and find hope. The final part screams to me, "Not only will we rise, we will TAKE BACK what is ours. We will meet the Cabal head-on and reclaim our City. We will fight for what we built over the course of Destiny 1. Together." And then the choir joins in and I get another message from the track. It's like the people of the City, the refugees on the Farm, are joining in with our 'hero moment.' They are saying "We will support you and rise on our own. We are the People of the Last City, and together there is no force that can stop us. We don't have the Light, but we have strength of our own. We see you, Guardian, and we need you." And there's even a sense of other Guardians joining in, because in the lore it explores how Guardians remained in the City to save people and evacuate them. Lightless Guardians dying Final Deaths to save the innocent. The last two minutes of the track has this insane heroicism in it. Like a memorial to these fallen Guardians and the strength of Humanity's resolve. - And to me it applies to even normal people in the real world. There's a time after great tragedy or loss to sit down and reflect. To let yourself be affected by whatever events happened. A family member's death, a natural disaster destroying your home, a war arriving in your country. There's a time to gather together and just feel your emotions either alone or with those you trust. But then there's a moment where you need to look inward and ask the question "What am I going to do now? What can I do now? What would they want me to do?" and there's a real moment where you might not know. But you can look around at the people who care about you, and who you care about, and you can try to figure that out together. It's like in Frozen 2 with Anna's song "just do the next right thing." What's the next thing that feels right to you? There are people who might depend on you, who are maybe weaker than you are, or feel the loss more strongly. Maybe you're now responsible for someone's life (elder or younger). And they need you. It's a really personal message, and when I think about my Nana and how tragic her death was for us, I play this song. I listen to it in its entirety and I let these emotions and feelings flow through me. I don't think the pain will ever go away, but with songs like this it feels lessened. It's a good guide for me to follow to overcome the emotions and do the next right thing.

I forgot about this song since I’ve played with music off for almost of my time in the last year. After hearing it again I can confidently say that this is my favorite song in the destiny franchise. For me this song is a personification of the game as a whole.

Destiny to me is just one of those games that stuck with me I play other games but once I finish them I always comeback to destiny from d1 to d2 I’m still here, call me an addict all you want people but it is one of my favourite games and I will continue being a guardian till the end no matter the difficulties that come. That being said i’ve got a few destiny ost recommendations, look within, The union, inner light and rivens theme. That’s it that’s all I can think of XD well all I got left is 3 words…… Eyes up Guardians.