Sky Sanctuary & Death Egg: Music Theory (with Cybershell)

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2 жыл бұрын

A look inside the music theory of Sonic 3's Sky Sanctuary & Death Egg.
Viewer rewards include getting your name in the credits, sheet music library, and vgm soundtrack of the week: / alexyard
Special Thanks: Cybershell
/ @cybershell13
Clips
1:39
Green Hill Gameplay by KZfaq user Anon7906
Sonic the Hedgehog (PC 4K) Retro Engine
• Sonic the Hedgehog (PC...
7:19
All Stars Racing Transformed Gameplay by KZfaq user World of Longplays
PC Longplay [755] Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
• PC Longplay [755] Soni...
7:19
Sonic Forces Speed Battle Gameplay by KZfaq user DarkspinesSonic
Sonic Forces: Speed Battle (iOS) - Gameplay - Zazz - Sky Sanctuary
• Sonic Forces: Speed Ba...
7:19
Sonic Runners Adventure Gameplay by KZfaq user TapGameplay
Sonic Runners Adventure - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 7 - Sky Sanctuary (iOS, Android)
• Sonic Runners Adventur...
~9:12
Double Kick Drum Footage by KZfaq user Thomas Crémier
220 to 270 BPM Double Bass Drumming (HD)
• 220 to 270 BPM Double ...
9:17
Double Kick Drum Footage by KZfaq user DRUM.DOG
Setting Up Your Double Pedal - Kick Pedal Essentials
• Setting Up Your Double...
9:19
Heel Toe Technique by KZfaq user Owen Alec
How I Approach The 'Heel Toe' Technique (2019)
• How I Approach The 'He...
9:28
Double Kick Drum Footage by KZfaq user Thomas Crémier
230 to 290 BPM - Extreme Drumming (HD)
• 230 to 290 BPM - Extre...
10:13
Terranigma Gameplay by KZfaq user Longplay-XT
Terranigma [Deutsch/German] - Longplay 001
• Terranigma - Longplay ...
11:31 & 16:34
Scrap Brain Gameplay by KZfaq user Anon7906
Sonic the Hedgehog (PC 4K) Retro Engine
• Sonic the Hedgehog (PC...
12:12
Death Egg (Sonic 2) Gameplay by KZfaq user Anon7906
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PC 4K) Retro Engine
• Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (...
14:53
Goldeneye Footage by Eon Productions / MGM
15:08
Skyfall Footage by Eon Productions / Sony Pictures
Audio
0:01
Mini-Boss Theme, Sonic & Knuckles
Composer: Sega
0:30 & 1:47 & 7:51
Sky Sanctuary, Sonic & Knuckles
Composer: Sega
1:35 & 2:20
Green Hill, Sonic 1
Composer: Masato Nakamura
2:31
You Can Do Anything, Sonic CD
Composer: Masafumi Ogata
3:02
Paradise, Dynamite Headdy
Composer: Katsuhiko Suzuki, Yasuko, Koji Yamada, Norio Hanzawa, Aki Hata
3:49
Drumline by Larry Salzman
• "snare drum march" "sn...
4:21
Ice Cap Act 1, Sonic 3
Composer: Brad Buxer
4:46
Prototype Sky Sanctuary
Composer: Sega
6:18
Star Wars Theme (Arrangement)
Original Composer: John Williams
7:25
Sky Sanctuary, Sonic Generations
Composer: Sega
8:36 & 9:36 & 12:47
Death Egg, Act 1
Composer: Sega
9:28
Drum Performance
By Thomas Crémier
10:11
Unforeseen Occurrence, Terranigma
Composer: Miyoko Takaoka
11:28
Scrap Brain, Sonic 1
Composer: Masato Nakamura
12:10
Death Egg, Sonic 2
Composer: Masato Nakamura
13:02
Heresy by Nine Inch Nails (8-bit remix)
Original Composer: Trent Reznor
Remix: ardklaw
15:38
Death Egg, Act 2
Composer: Sega

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@mirpcow 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually mind blown right now that they hid parts of Green Hill Zone's theme in sky sanctuary. That's pure genius.

@BagOfMagicFood 2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was trying to hide the Space Harrier theme!

@nathankkarren5316 Жыл бұрын

It's just apparent and completely brilliant!

@GameApologist 2 жыл бұрын

This was so well done!!!

@XentinelSB 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I've never been this early before.

@Vrabsher_-Supreme_Perhinther- 2 жыл бұрын

You are literally everywere I go . And when are you going to review the Master system Sonic games , I love them .

@tacos5682 2 жыл бұрын

IT'S THE GAME APOLOGIST

@aguywholovekfc 2 жыл бұрын

I'm subscribed to game apologist

@aguywholovekfc 2 жыл бұрын

@@tacos5682 YES IT IS

@TOAD69500 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like the reason final sonic zones don't go full danger mode is because it may be scary but you've already made it through so much so those few cheerful notes are here to remind you that this challenge is one you can still overcome

@spinniundomavielbein5770 Жыл бұрын

Also, I think it would be an inappropriate shift in mood if the zone got full danger mode after Sky Sanctuary. In Sky Sanctuary, you got all the hope and optimism to fight, and reaching the death egg (by jumping to it from that falling apart building) is triumph, not something that scares you. You are full of adrenaline and all in for making it to Eggman and kicking his ass.

@carpathia808 2 жыл бұрын

Man that sudden guest appearance, that caught me so off guard. Crazy how fast you've grown this channel, it had 400 subscribers when I subbed and now you're at 16,300 as of writing this comment. Death Egg Act 2 would be my favourite music from the entire trilogy, gotta love that death metal style. Keep up the amazing work man, always love seeing a video pop up in my feed from you!

@kountyt1870 2 жыл бұрын

Helo

@cheezus5711 2 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT! ITS YOU!

@xamit1u 2 жыл бұрын

You both have very ear opening channels. Keep em coming!

@FireLordVahn 2 жыл бұрын

Love both you guys channel's so much! Yall are good dudes!

@LockeRobsta 2 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, SO cool to see you here! The way you (literally) break songs down makes me appreciate just how much effort went into making them. Really love and appreciate your work!

@vitorhugocamolezedelantoni6782 2 жыл бұрын

(Sorry for the english errors, im from brazil) Man, i would like to thank you a lot for every single video that you made about sonic 3&k music theory. Im a starter in game developing and and every since i was young my favorite game was sonic 3&k and now with all those videos i can make a... not great, but a cool soundtrack inspired in my childhood game easier than ever, Thank You.

@ProjectElementsOEAB 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to do the same thing too! I've always wanted to work on my own game and the ost was always the one thing I was worried about. But thanks to videos like these I've learned a lot more about video game music and how to set the scene for something in a video game and in music in general

@victoraragao6187 2 жыл бұрын

Mesmo eu não entendendo absolutamente NADA do que ele fala, eu acho muito foda saber que a soundtrack de um jogo que eu cresci jogando é ainda melhor do que eu imaginava. faz você perceber que, mesmo jogando o jogo 100 vezes, vc vai deixar um detalhezinho passar despercebido, e isso só mostra o quanto esse jogo é uma masterpiece

@alientif0450 2 жыл бұрын

@@victoraragao6187 realmente, eu não entendo nada de teoria musical kkkk, mas por algum motivo é muito divertido ver como funciona

@glowjoe09 2 жыл бұрын

Yor English is fine

@SamulolDumbass 2 жыл бұрын

@@alientif0450 também

@pizzazwned5772 2 жыл бұрын

This video was a real treat. Two zone’s music theories plus a Cybershell appearance. Keep up the killer work man!

@triturtle 2 жыл бұрын

Cybershell suddenly appearing caught me completely off gaurd. The amount of sheer effort you put into these videos cannot be understated. Great job as always!

@borinightmare 2 жыл бұрын

Sky Sanctuary Zone's music took me into the stratosphere and an appearance of Cybershell was a nice touch. As opposed to Death Egg Zone in Sonic 3 sounds like Dr. Robotnick's unrelenting gravitational trap. I played it through the last boss on my SEGA Genesis. Then comes the part where I have to transform into Hyper Sonic in Doomsday Zone. This is a good lesson about Sky Sanctuary Zone's music.

@skakirask 2 жыл бұрын

The S3&K is probably the best game soundtrack of all time (other than maybe DKC2), so I appreciate all your music theory deep dives.

@Helperbot-2000 2 жыл бұрын

Tough competition, FTL and especially the half life games exist

@MajoradeMayhem 2 жыл бұрын

It has plenty of "meh" tracks but it has an amazing density of really stellar tracks, like Flying Battery, Hydrocity, Angel Island, the major boss music...

@frost8077 2 жыл бұрын

Even now, those levels still look wildly epic. Sprite art works wonders in some games, especially when outer space is involved. I always thought of the classic Sonic games as having magic and soul, but now I see they also have tension and passion.

@magicalpencil 2 жыл бұрын

You must of collected enough rings and punched a lamppost to summon Cybershell, that totally caught me off guard, great doilus content

@MaximPotashov 2 жыл бұрын

60 seconds in & my mind is already blown. You simply cannot make these fast enough to satisfy me. Well done.

@yeah1522 2 жыл бұрын

That note about the dorian scale is very interesting, and I fully agree. Playing through that zone gave me a feeling of "there's no time to be emotional, it's time to MOVE", and seeing the use of the #6 finally made me understand why! thanks :)

@MasteredRealm 2 жыл бұрын

Sky Sanctuary is my favorite track in Sonic & Knuckles. The arrangement is just amazing. The long sustained notes with the amazing LFO effects and vibrato is something only an FM synth could provide. A real gem on the Genesis Sound library.

@TRUECEOofGaming Жыл бұрын

I especially love the removed section that you recovered

@abbaszaffarkhan1872 2 жыл бұрын

Death Egg is my favourite song in the game so I’m glad you covered it, great video!

@Shaniverse 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Death Egg Music, and I love the Sky Sanctuary Game Play! Good Video!

@64kram 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting to keep seeing Knuckles where he shouldn't be.

@neilmclean1527 2 жыл бұрын

Woah! Two for one. You’re spoiling us with these videos. Great insights as ever. Gonna have to go play some S&K now…

@whirl3690 2 жыл бұрын

I really love how you waited to add "with Cybershell" to the title until later, it caught me completely off-guard my first time watching.

@whirl3690 2 жыл бұрын

With Sonic 2's Death Egg, I feel like the 3rd, 6th, and 7th make the song more creepy than uplifting because of the instrument used and the background melodies. I am no music expert, but I feel like it's a similar deal to Sandopolis' major 7th note: "That doesn't mean it necessarily makes the song happier, per se. If anything it's just a jolt of energy to keep you on your toes."

@whirl3690 2 жыл бұрын

This video was 2 weeks ago?!!

@ecernosoft3096 Жыл бұрын

It is a crime your channel has less subscribers. Subscribed! Also, pretty sure the knuckles meme approves of this video.

@sweetrocks610 2 жыл бұрын

YESSS FINALLY ANOTHER MUSIC THEORY VIDEO

@matthew3791 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of my favorite series on youtube. it absolutely blows my mind that someone is currently in the process of making a series about one of my favorite osts of all time from a game i have so much nostalgia and love for. and you somehow got cybershell to be a part of this too. thank you so much for making these.

@mrgamegirl2011 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t want it to end, another great video! Thank you

@adamnapolitano432 2 жыл бұрын

Prototype Sky Sanctuary sounds more mechanical and military to me, like you see the Death Egg in the background, this monolithic weapon of destruction is once again fully operational and everything is in danger.

@dabluepittoo-aqua4213 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. . .always liked the original Sky Sanctuary's theme the best and I guess that's why. Also Death Egg does feel like a bit more of a fun romp to celebrate getting onto it at long last as opposed to being purely intimidating as our quite surprising guest explained. Amazing work! My blood's pumping to hear what's going on with Doomsday Zone's music!

@callummcleish5281 Жыл бұрын

I love how you decode and visualise, this is absolute genius.

@unknow318 2 жыл бұрын

This was great I loved it

@tileguy918 2 жыл бұрын

i love these videos on breakdowns of sonic themes!

@jeremyrodriguez324 2 жыл бұрын

OMG. Even though I graduated in music, I feel like I learn so much from this channel! You don't just talk theory, you talk about how the theory works, and this is true musicianship!

@divertedgamer1050 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Cybershell appearance was a nice surprise. Thank you for teaching showing me more ways to love this sound track from my favourite game of all time.

@zephyrion 2 жыл бұрын

You're so good at this. Love your videos.

@poohwithtimbs7027 2 жыл бұрын

Alex Yard: (Explaining in full depth of the notes used in the song) Me: "I like your funny words music man".

@LockeRobsta 2 жыл бұрын

YES! Shy Sanctuary is just such a grand song! I always get a shot of confidence when I first arrive in this zone. It almost feels like an end-credits song.

@xenalin1 2 жыл бұрын

This is obscenely good content; expert knowledge about the music theory, incisive tie-ins with the games thematic components, and a well-written script, all compounded by articulate editing of both the instrumentation and the thought process behind what you're explaining!

@jeremyryannoel 10 ай бұрын

The one that used to “get me” emotionally, is not just Sky Sanctuary, Lava Reef, really the entire OST, but Doomsday Zone because of the beginning is a reflection of the level title and what’s happening. Great video!

@SoozeC 2 жыл бұрын

I never realised I liked Death Metal until now! Another fantastic vid 👏

@rriverderch7035 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a full version of the reversed Ice Cap kick and snare? That was godly.

@mailsprower1 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I just found this channel, and I want to quickly express my gratitude! While I've been enjoying channels like 8-bit Music Theory for some time, I have to admit their terminology is only digestible for me on a surface level. I really appreciate how you break things down in layman's terms, with helpful visuals, while also explaining basic music concepts along the way. I actually learn a lot more theory than I expected. It's also nice that you analyze other layers of the soundtrack like bass and drums, not sticking to the main melody alone, then see how it complements whatever is happening in the levels and compare it to previous titles. All of that, and all about my favourite franchise! I have much more understanding and appreciation of how these composers worked back in the day, and playing the games with this knowledge will definitely be more immersive. I see how much effort is put into this. Thank you, and I'll definitely stick around for more!

@Tisisrealnow 2 жыл бұрын

Each video gets better and better

@roberttractortaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't expect Cybershell to add to the Sonic autism in this one. Loved it.

@strohhutxP 2 жыл бұрын

the next mind-blowing video. Well worth the wait, thank you! i'll keep watching these as long as you can provide. and always feel free to use any game you're interested in.

@CookieCrescendo 2 жыл бұрын

4:27 actually sounds really nice. Carpathia808 should try reversing the drums on other songs

@carpathia808 2 жыл бұрын

if I knew how it'd make a good idea for a video series 🤔

@nicolasmartinez4337 2 жыл бұрын

@@carpathia808 real…

@FirstnameLastname-sb3hj 2 жыл бұрын

@@carpathia808 it would probably involve swapping the samples' names around in the ROM for DAC and outright editing of the track for PSG 3, likely using a tracker such as Deflemask

@crudolph3223 2 жыл бұрын

Super happy to see another video of yours! Keep up the great work!

@tatertot64 2 жыл бұрын

I INSTANTLY clicked for my two favorite songs from the entire S3K library. I hope you look at some of the Sonic and Knuckles Collection tracks like Carnival Night sometime!

@matthewfunk6435 2 жыл бұрын

Such insanely good edits. So much work went into this! And as always it’s another amazing video.

@madpistol 2 жыл бұрын

12:41 fun fact: Each section of this is split between the Left and Right channels. When you split it out on an oscilloscope, it sounds like 2 robots arguing.

@GameGengo 2 жыл бұрын

I really, really love your videos. I know nothing about making music and yet I always find myself watching all your videos start to finish! Excellent excellent work!!

@futabamajima 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! Cybershell was completely unexpected, that was amazing

@BigEvy 2 жыл бұрын

The way you use visuals alongside technical music theory really makes it more digestible. I have 8 years of instrument experience , but only a minor (hah) understanding of the theory of what makes music , well , music from a creative point. I think your style would be great for teaching in classes.

@XenonSlayer 2 жыл бұрын

I really do love these breakdowns, especially as someone who's musical skills have kind of stalled at playing "silent night" on the xylophone in school. Sonic music really does have so much thought put into it and it's great to see a science behind the art. Here comes the self plug... Sky Sanctuary is one of my all-time favourites and I love that we've got so many versions to compare. After the Sonic Symphony last year, I decided to try and edit together a medley, which took so much more time and effort than expected... and then I realised I missed out the Sonic Generations Sky Sanctuary hub world version! So, version 1 is here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etR1m9eQ0NPeqqM.html (I've noticed the audio mixing is jank when listening on some formats) Version 2, including the missing Generations version and better mixing, certainly on the cards. If anyone ends up enjoying it, job done.

@5tripedTailz 2 жыл бұрын

nice

@tertiaryobjective 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! This was one of my favorite tracks in the game as a kid, it has such a relaxing and almost "hopeful" feel to it. Love how it modulates from C major up to Eb major on that last bit before it resolves again at C major and starts over! Genius composition

@Crow_Rising 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about the light bridges is that you're actually better off skipping them. You can get where you need to go faster, and you can even find hidden goodies in these sections of the level your motion would otherwise be automated. Once you realize this, it's likely to dawn on you that Eggman placed these things throughout the Death Egg to troll Sonic and waste his time. Allowing Sonic to get where he needs to go, but slowly and without giving him access to resources that could have helped him on his journey.

@robertpenaherrera7222 2 жыл бұрын

God I love your music theory videos. I watch them as soon as they get published! And sky sanctuary is my absolute favorite song from the Sonic 3 and Knuckles soundtrack!

@jjg27 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, I've been enjoying your music theory analyses of great soundtracks immensely! Speaking of which, I was super excited by the Dynamite Headdy reference! That game has one of the most ingenious and creative soundtracks ever, but it's hardly ever talked about. I'd love to see your take on some of the music from that game.

@cubedtothex 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I haven’t heard about the Dorian scale in ages! I just know that Death Egg’s music provides some parts that give you hope. Another great video!!

@Adamtendo_player_1 10 ай бұрын

Honestly channel is amazing, i love your analysis and how you break things down along with how you explain them even if I don’t fully understand everything.

@Xxandrew01 2 жыл бұрын

Sky Sanctuary Is one of my favorite Sonic stages ever! The music and atmosphere is what makes it so. ❤

@64kram 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sneaky transition into Cybershell!

@manuelcabrera3329 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me of my childhood with the analysis of this songs. Your work is amazing 🤩

@NordicTheWolf 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a cozy channel. Not just technical jargon but easy to understand explanations and colorful descriptions! We can really feel your passion in your work dude! Keep up the amazing content!

@CassGretch 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos were a big part of me getting back into playing music, so thanks for that

@cgoldhaber 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanations have me hearing so many new aspects of Death Egg that it’s practically a new song to my ears! Brilliant!

@joshneal5953 2 жыл бұрын

Your breakdowns of the music from one of my favourite games are a joy to watch, I love how you tie music theory to the context of the game. Definitely gained a subscriber here ✊

@bradywoods6293 2 жыл бұрын

Dude your a legend, thanks for deep diving into one of my favorite game's soundtrack

@budgoodrich6000 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful, as always. Thank you for all of your hard work! Hope to see your channel continue to grow!

@pookiewood 2 жыл бұрын

These are always so well done and informational! Thank you!

@sandakureva 2 жыл бұрын

Oh hey I'm early... and the video is pretty good too. I love these music theory breakdowns.

@gabrielleraul488 2 жыл бұрын

such an amazing video, makes you appreciate the music even more. great job!

@faaeen 2 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video. Great job!

@sagacious03 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting analysis video! Thanks for uploading!

@DonoDeluxe 2 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite video of yours! Great job Alex (:

@turbodick94 2 жыл бұрын

The major scale in Death Egg makes sense to me because it captures the scale and wonder of a finale in space

@FZuloaga 2 жыл бұрын

OMG one of the best videos of this channel so far. I'm so amazed, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@Konic_and_Snuckles 2 жыл бұрын

I was fully expecting Cybershell to just troll us all, so hearing him discuss the music theory of DEZ Act 2 with such cogency and sincerity was an absolute shock and pleasure. I salute you, sir, and hope to see more quality content from you in the future (and you too, Alex, of course)

@Firestorm2900 2 жыл бұрын

A part of that whole thing about Sonic 2's Death Egg Zone from what I've heard is it's a remix of the Sonic 1's Special Stage theme, so perhaps that whole ballerina thing is more like you're up in a whole other space like that zone, but this time it's more like Robonik's rules goes in this one. It really does make me wonder how that Death Egg would have looked if they had completed it.

@Waylon128 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching every video in this series and I couldn't wait for this. Sky Sanctuary is such an amazing moment and the music really helps to define it. Some of the most recognizable songs in gaming honestly.

@t4ir1 Жыл бұрын

Amazing insight! Thanks for this video!

@jtg55 2 жыл бұрын

Nice two'fer Alex! This is awesome - inspires me to make more music!

@Scott... 2 жыл бұрын

The “Death Metal Zone” level transition caught me so off guard lol

@mateusf7910 2 жыл бұрын

I guessed right, it was death egg vídeo coming! Thanks for this vídeo, Man!

@mox3909 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, as always. Also glad to see Dynamite Headdy get a mention, that game definitely deserves more love.

@BreetonBoi Жыл бұрын

This is such a dope analysis video! As someone who makes music and loves Sonic, this is so interesting to me and you made this so well.

@Roboat06 2 жыл бұрын

Holy fuck, I was not expecting Cybershell here. Simply incredible. Tell him I say hi, Alex.

@AlecTaylorMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to thank you for your videos, they've showed me lots of stuff I had never even thought of before that I think have helped me both as a remixer and as a songwriter.

@Romero_m8 2 жыл бұрын

Love those videos, my guy, really enjoy your chanel :]

@BlueMageWithSoulEdge 2 жыл бұрын

DUDE! You are blowing my damn mind! I never noticed any of this! This is why I subscribed to you. Man... hell yeah.

@ChristopherJohnDurbin 2 жыл бұрын

Only discovered your channel recently and I must say I love your videos. I hope you end up covering all the music for all the classic era sonic games. Keep up the great content!

@zubrz 2 жыл бұрын

your sonic fiction writing is so great, impressive; how do you connect everything so poetically and so musically accurately, just wow; video editing is also awesome!

@pabloj1789 Жыл бұрын

Amazing vids man!

@someobscuremusicchannel 2 жыл бұрын

i like these videos cause i always learn something new

@GuillermoTessi 2 жыл бұрын

I love to hear those amazing stuff happening in the background. As I don't have my ears trained enough to percieve most of them, this videos are amazing!.

@thealandude9146 2 жыл бұрын

This is the crossover I always wanted

@gigithehedgehog8469 2 жыл бұрын

Great editing as usual.

@spitefulcrow5026 2 жыл бұрын

Your observations are truly impressive

@Da_Homie_Don 11 ай бұрын

Love how cybershell doesn’t make massive appearances or nothing like that, he just pops in and does cybershell things

@benmontey3438 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you made a Sonic one. The other games are cool but I grew up with the blue blur and have always been attached to the music. I remember thinking about the last level of Sonic 2 in 4th grade and how Puerto Rican hip hop the beat sounded. Thought about that more than school of course Lol. Sonic music will always have a special place in my heart