Waiting for this to release this year has been basically the hardest thing I could imagine. This was the best time ever in a studio, bringing Darren's absolute genius to life in a new way. His songs will outlive as us all
For Austin himself to speak so highly of Darren and the team... Just more of a confirmation of how great Supergiants music is. Both Austin Wintory and Darren Korb must be my favorite musicians of all time. And to have them collaborate on this album, explains why this sounds so good. I can listen to their music endlessly over and over. Great artists.
Of all the Supergiant games I think I'm most in love with Transistor. Excellent game mechanics but an even greater story. A singer bereft of her voice, in the wake of a strange apocalypse, fighting to preserve what remains of her city and ultimately triumphant, regaining her voice and rejoining her lover, after a fashion. I don't think Transistor could have worked half as well if it weren't a game. The immersion, the music and journey, all were so very beautiful.
She was already the most emotional fight, but Austin straight up propelled Sybil into final boss territory with this arrangement of "In Circles", lordy.
I came here to say how Good Riddence is an amazing duet one of very few songs that can make a grow man tear up. Yet that song isn't even here, but I stayed because I just couldn't.... Unable to turn it off it's such a beautiful album. I'm beyond words now.
As someone who played your games all the way back when Bastion was released, this has been quite the nostalgic trip. Excellent work, I can't wait to see what the future holds for you guys!
I'm fucking crying whit this, i swear someday i'll go from Chile to USA only to give you all guys thaks for making 4 of the best games of my entire life. Darren Korb, i'll go whit my guitar, so pls sign it
You know, the video editing during In Circles gave me a thought. Am I the only one who'd really like to see Supergiant music in some sort of maestro-style rhythm game?
Nate Horsfall, Visualist here: I'm absolutely thrilled to be part of this, and I need to give massive thanks to Darren for hitting me up as these Pax shows were my first Orchestral gig, and then massive thanks to SG themselves for providing 20+ GIGS of art assets to work with when I just asked for "a some high rez versions" and instead got PSDs, PNG sequences, and etc. It's that outpouring of trust that really let these videos shine! I also need to mention I unfortunately had not played any of SG's previous 3 titles games when I got this offer, so I at least sat down for a week and watched play throughs of all of them. It was crystal clear that: these are amazing games, and the fans and studios NEED them to be done justice, so I hope I did that for you all! I said previous 3 games btw. I've clocked 60+ hours of Hades. Couldn't miss their next title! Now I just need to go back and work through the others, even if they've all been spoiled :) Hope for more in the future when shows are allowed again! Stay healthy and safe til then, everyone!
I love the music and had already requested the album for Christmas...but the visuals for this video along with the music make it even better...which I would have thought was impossible. Thank you for bringing another sensory element to this fantastic work of art.
I can speak on behalf of all the instrumentalists accompanying Darren & Ashley, when I say that we all had an incredibly fun time at these sessions. It was a career highlight for me, and these arrangements were genuinely enjoyed by all the others. Thank you Supergiant :D
in an age of fps and where killing is seen as a normal mechanic, playing bastion opened my perception of what a videogame is, when we saved zulf, we knew that we would not be making it back, yet we did it knowing that fact, but when we downed our last potion, suddenly we noticed the ura stopped firing, just that simple scene in the gameplay delivered such a powerful message, its one thing to deliver a story in a cutscene but another in the gameplay part
These dudes have made 4 games, ever. Four. And yet each one has left such a fucking ball bustingly large impact that they can get away with naming a medley of theri first game 'Remember the Bastion', because these 4 games have been a journey that 100 games would have difficulty replicating.
Love to see the OGs Bastion, Transistor and (my favourite) Pyre getting some well-deserved attention! I love the epic take on these classics. Everyone involved outdid themselves with these masterpieces.
I'm so glad you included bastion at the end I didnt think it was gonna be apart of this. It was the first game I played from you guys and eventually made me buy all your other games. I loved all of them and I love you guys so much and hope that you will continue to make amazing games!
Don't know why but I got a bit emotional when the characters of Pyre started flashing on screen during In the Flame. It was just so beautiful Edit: it happened again during Paper Boats but that didn't surprise me, that song is so emotional. Edit 2: Oh boy Remember the Bastion hit hard. Considering it's my favourite game of all that I've played, the rush of memories was pretty powerful. I only missed not hearing In case of trouble in there since that song was so iconic to Bastion. Still, this album blew me away. Darren's music was always fantastic but this brought it to a whole new level. It managed to make me emotional three times each in its own way and encaptured so much of what made the original music so great.
Pyre is the only game I sit down at least once a year and reflect on about whether I made the "right" choice or not. Is there an opposite of survivor's guilt? Martyr's guilt? That's the best I can describe this feeling.
I sang along, and when the characters came on during In The Flame, my voice just cracked and I just broke down in tears and started crying. This really brought back the memories I had, and not only what I saw and what I read, but especially how I felt during the game, and how much I missed every of the characters. It was as if I was back in that time, back when I finished the game and realized it was all over. This game and its soundtrack really cut deep into me, and I will forever keep it in a special place in my heart.
Ashley Barrett's and Darren Korb's voices were made for each other. Honestly, the melodies and the harmony they are able to achieve together move me in ways I've never felt before. Every member of team Supergiant deserve all the praise in the world for the work they've put into their 4 perfect titles, but this music truly is the heart and soul of these games for me. It's not just the quality of these songs that make them so special, but also the way they are married to the characters and the world of their respective games that we all love so dearly. Thank you, Supergiant Games, for the 10 magical years you've given us. I'll be rooting for you all throughout the Game Awards this year. :)
40:00 Setting Sail/Coming Home starting with the Kid carrying Zulf on screen: Ho this is it then. No punches pulled. You really want me to cry right here, right now. Okay then. Let's go...
@@Taliesin_ That was the most epic moment in gaming for me. The kid gets pelted with arrows, bullets and spears and keeps trudging forward while carrying one of his supposed enemy; His tenacity and determination stops the Uras from attacking, be it out of respect or sheer bewilderment.
I had been a fan of paper boats for so long, since there was always something new to discover, depending on the volume and clarity of the headphones/ speakers used, but this version, topples everything to a new level...
Listening to this all the way through today brings me SO much joy! What an experience - so happy with how this turned out! SO grateful to everyone at Supergiant, Darren & Austin.
Thank you so much for the work you've done over the years to make Supergiant's music so unforgettable, Ms. Barrett. I sincerely appreciate it. Here's to many happy returns!
We're a big fan of that one as well! This album is based off of the set list that was performed at PAX West 2019, which occurred a few months before Good Riddance was added to the game. We wanted to bring the live PAX performances to folks, so the track list was kept the same for this release.
Im not kidding when i say that Ashley Barret is what i believe what angels sing like, i can only imagine myself leaving this world while "Never to return or Good Riddance" plays in my ascend to the afterlife, the reason Supergiant Games is called like that, it's because they have absolute titans in this type of industry, the stories, the quality, the love to their craft and art, it is SUPERGIANT, puts most of the "Big" boys of the industry to shame
My old favourite tracks with a touch of what Darren Korb is capable of today. As we grew with these games, the studio grew with us. This is just wonderful, no more words needed
These are amazing- as someone who doesn’t often listen to music or seek out new things to listen too, I’ve always adored Supergiant Games music. It is *perfection*.
My heart ached for those last few measures, when the Bastion logo came on screen. Your games and Darren’s music have meant so much to me. Thank you for ten years of hard work. Here’s to ten more!!
I was like, did they forget the Bastion...? and right after Remember the Bastion started playing. One of my most memorable experiences with any videogame ever. Never felt this passionate about any game ever after. Masterpiece.
These orchestrations really recontextualize some of the songs. Especially The Spine, I think. Makes it feel a little smoother for me, more sweeping than haunting.
Very much so. A lot of them gain a far more fantastical and grand aspect to them at the expense of the more subtle and isolated feeling of the originals. Personally I find In Circles to be affected by this the most, for what originally to me felt like a personal struggle now brings up emotions of an outside conflict. I'm not sure how I like it on some songs for now, but we'll see how the sound grows on me.
Playing Hades everyday and listening to this while working is a real treat for the end of the this insane year. Thank you so much for the feels, the fun and the memories. From a fan since Bastion.
38:10 A wild kazoo appears! (I suspect it was more of an energetically-played trumpet but its sudden bravado in this very strong, very emotional medley made me unexpectedly burst out of laughter)
It was lead Trombone Andy Wood using a plunger and some flutter-tongue sass! He improvised that bit too, you can see him do it in the music video. Phenomenal player!
@@jangoisbaddest Woah, a trombone and a plunger indeed, haha! I had mistakenly assumed that all the individual videos were only segments of this one... The footage in the one about Bastion really provides additional depth to the whole performance. Kudos to you all! (Also, Supergiant's Twitter account led me to your notes on the arranging process and I am definitely reading them one of these days *-*)
@@jangoisbaddest Well, thank you for your notes: here I am again, feeling like I can dive into these layers of music even more, from She Shines' noir tone to In Circles' strings illustrating the lyrics * - *
@@goyavoyage I have been listening pretty obsessively as well, in spite of how much I studied and worked on it. A testament to the immortality of Darren's writing!
absolutely in love with all the orchestral transistor songs. we all become, in circles, and paper boats are all such great songs but the orchestral versions are just 100/10. what an awesome christmas gift. love you supergiant!!! ❤
This album is celestial! I've bought the Le vinyl for Hades soundtrack, after hearing it dozens of times, and im amazed every single time how Darren's voice is angelic both in flacetto and normal, thanks for being blessed by this album!
Every single person who has worked on one of these tracks is awesome! Thank you, everyone! Darren, Ashley, Austin, you, guys, are amazingly talented people and I love you!
These orchestral arranges are spectacular, and finally getting that video with bits of Jen's artwork is the icing on top! Wonder if that Sybil in silhouette is around somewhere...
OOoOOoo! I love these renditions of the most impactful songs from Supergiant Games. I really enjoyed Hades and Transistor personally they are my favorites, but hearing Bastion's and Pyre's songs really is something else! Awesome job making this Orchestral Collection everyone
transistor soundtrack especially to this day still gets me so feeling all the emotions. darren korb and the team always hits it out of the park. love from Australia
I played Transistor after getting it for free on Epic Games Store... and I loved it. It made me buy Bastion right away after finishing it. I added it to my backlog and it stood there for a while. After all the hype Hades got last year, I decided to buy it as well, and so I played Bastion and Hades next. I just couldn't get enough of Supergiant games. I got Pyre and just recently beat it. Those games are beautiful works of art - it's the music, the writing, the atmosphere, character design, art direction, damn. I can't even decide on a favorite, they're so equally awesome. I even replayed Transistor this year so I could experience all four games in 2021. You guys are amazing and hearing those songs bring so many memories already. You represent a lot of what's so good about video games and I'm so glad I could experience them. Great work!!
It's like falling in love all over again. The only thing I could possibly say against this album is that there is not more of it. Orchestral In the Blood and Good Riddance would have been, well, as mind blowing as every other song on here.
Most of these i found to be fanciful enjoyable alternatives to their original compositions but boy that orchestral setting sail/coming home....talk about a glow up.
Austin Wintory and Darren Korb collaborating on what can arguably be called some of the best video game music ever made is one of my favorite things i've ever stumbled on at 3 in the morning.
Guys just an idea for your game. To make it better in terms of control for keyboard and mouse allow players to use the mouse for movement and fighting like Diablo. When you press shift you can then use your mouse right and left button for attacks but as soon as you let go of shift you can proceed to move again. This will make it much easier and you might not lose so many PC players. Please don't only focus on improving gameplay for console gamers only. Your game could be so much better if you just fixed that issue. Movement with the keyboard does not work for an isometric camera angle. This exactly why Diablo allows PC players to use the mouse for movement. Please make this change I beg you.
Supergiant games are the only ones I re-imagine as Broadway stage shows; amazing storytelling, fantastic visuals, believable characters, wrapped up with sublime music and vocals.
Few things have stirred such an emotion within me like Darren Korb's music has. It truly is something wonderful and I'm really happy I've gotten around to hear this, and to have experienced all your games thus far, it's been a lovely journey and I can barely wait in excitement for what's to come; Thank you so much, both to you Darren, and the entire Supergiant team, you've accomplished really special things, and i'll support you all the way !
Damn, that's a decade's worth of feelings inspired by Supergiant right there. What an amazing crop of games. One of the top indie dev studios in the world, and the massive success of Hades will surely only make them grow more. So happy for them!
Darren is the Hans Zimmer of videogames. These were all great games to begin with but it was always the soundtrack that brought them together. As someone who dabbles into music I can say these songs are a magnificent achievement. I agree with Austin, some of these will continue to live on indefinitely. Amazing work.
This is great timing! After putting 50 hours into Hades I decided to try all other of your games and both storytelling and Music was just consistently mind-blowing, I am definitely excited for whatever next titles you will be putting out, and wish you good luck!
I mean it with the out most respect - this takes me back to being a child and watching Disney movies. its grandiose, it's epic and it runs straight to your soul. P.S. Just cleared Hades for the 1st time. You people rock, thank you.
I find extra things to run around looking at in the main hall of the House whenever Orpheus is singing, just to take in Darren Korb’s incredible falsetto. Coming out of the Pool of Styx to the sound of his singing is one of the nicest treats in game for me. Blown away by how much he’s contributed to each of these games, and happy to get to experience so many aspects of his talent!
I started listening this at work and I just paused it and thought: It's such a disrespect to this masterpiece and the geniuses behind it to not appreciate it to the fullest. 4 hours later and I'm at home just listening to this, feeling the goosebumps as I see the art in the vid and in my ears... This whole album is a journey, an emotional journey, especially ''Remember the Bastion'', it's incredible how this majestic arrangement made me relieve all I felt while playing the four games, each with such and amazing and heart-touching story, in addition to the soundtracks I often listen to from time to time... This..., this is unique what you guys have here... I'm such at a loss of words to describe this, God... Keep going guys, you truly are the best
A wonderful job by the dream team Austin Wintory, Darren Korb and Ashley Barrett along with the entire orchestra. I'll never tire listening to the Transistor Soundtrack, and the standouts on this are "The Spine" and "She Shines". They truly fit the orchestral performances so well that both these performances of "The Spine" and "She Shines" could be in a future Transistor film (were Supergiant Games so inclined to partake in that effort). :) Congratulations to all those who worked on this project for making 2020 a bit brighter
Remember the Bastion makes me cry so hard every time, the music, the story, the gameplay, the art its too much. Supergiant games is a gift to the world in every respect
How far we've come, from one boy waking up to a fractured world... The games that you all make are some of my favorites of all time, genuine masterpieces, that you take the time you need to make them the best possible version. Your games, your music, and your flawless track record inspire me to create, and to strive towards anything even resembling what you all have managed. I want to give you a truly heartfelt thanks for that. Please keep making great games as long as you can, and keep inspiring more people with your art.
I was hoping this would be generously put here, the way you've enshrined all this lovely music here. I have mastered every game from Supergiant. I have all the albums. I'm not a fanboy. I just have good taste.
