Good and Evil in the Persona 5 Soundtrack [Patron Request]

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7 жыл бұрын

In one of my most esoteric videos yet, I talk about the idea of darkness and brightness in music and why you should use borrowed chords.
Adam Neely video I mentioned: • Why is major "happy?"
Jacob Collier video I also mentioned: • Interview: Jacob Colli...
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@xaleypoo4779 4 жыл бұрын

So what you're saying is Persona 5's soundtrack is scientifically proven to be a banger

@ptato3010 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@JoelTrujillo 4 жыл бұрын

So it’s the same type of banger as Star Platinum

@mynameissthb 4 жыл бұрын

@@JoelTrujillo I see you're a stand user of culture as well

@lastmanstanding7155 4 жыл бұрын

Shit slaps bro

@Squirl7504 4 жыл бұрын

@mads_in_zero 6 жыл бұрын

You mentioned "musical oxymorons" and that's awesome, cause the Velvet Room Attendants for this game have the word Oxymoron written on their hats (the letters split evenly between the two). Oxymorons seem to be a bit of a theme for P5.

@sniperyuni 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for pointing this out

@mystik_owl 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for pointing that out! That’s so interesting to know!

@Ssure2 4 жыл бұрын

As a big fan of the concept of an 'oxymoron', I'm a bit surprised. Hadn't actually really noticed them yet, but now I'll take some closer inspection, then

@lastmanstanding7155 4 жыл бұрын

It's combined with the whole theme of personas and individuality and how standing out is bad and so much more. Honestly this game is so subtlety intelligent.

@shinigamimiroku3723 4 жыл бұрын

I just played through Royal, and I never noticed that. Nice catch!

@PlayTheMind 6 жыл бұрын

G-major is "G"ood, E-minor is "E"vil.

@bryshares 6 жыл бұрын

Try again.

@kyrla 6 жыл бұрын

E major G minor

@TiagoLageira 6 жыл бұрын

*OMG*

@qxtr5853 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are everywhere!

@gchu149 6 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's all relative.

@incendere244 6 жыл бұрын

12:11 Common it can't be that bad 12:17 WHAT THE FUCK, THIS STRAINS THE LIMITS OF MY HUMAN COMPREHENSION

@auxchar 6 жыл бұрын

I kinda like it. What will those jazz duderinos think of next?

@the_most_ever_company 6 жыл бұрын

All music should sound this way forever

@llamamall3653 6 жыл бұрын

it's not even human comprehension. Since you're going all the way around the circle of fifths, there's no way for anyone, regular or superhuman, to figure out if it's brightening or darkening. It's just completely all over the place.

@auxchar 6 жыл бұрын

t. Schoenberg

@GUIM1797 6 жыл бұрын

I'm transcribing it right now. Such good lines!

@UrsaJeager 6 жыл бұрын

You're talking persona music? With actual theory? ....... *Deep breath *WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY WHOLE LIFE*

@zhardeen7590 5 жыл бұрын

Where have you been? Been searchin all along

@hartstukken 5 жыл бұрын

BABYBABYBABYBABYBABYBABY

@CrazyTaxiPlayer 5 жыл бұрын

@XxcomifanxX Without a clue....

@CrazyTaxiPlayer 5 жыл бұрын

@XxcomifanxX Without grasping yet

@CrazyTaxiPlayer 5 жыл бұрын

@XxcomifanxX Where have I been?

@BannedStories101 5 жыл бұрын

The Blooming Villain theme gives me ALL the goosebumps when it turns heroic.

@mikebliss3153 Жыл бұрын

Literally feels like the Phantom Thieves turning the tide.

@wolf-16_Adept Жыл бұрын

@@mikebliss3153 that's probably what they were going for

@Chubby_Bub 8 ай бұрын

@@mikebliss3153 Yeah, it makes sense because it's quoting the triumphant motif from the end of the game, in "Swear to My Bones", "Jaldabaoth", "Our Beginning" and "Hoshi to Bokura to". Though it seems most prevalent in P5, there's evidence this motif has been a thing since P2.

@mikebliss3153 8 ай бұрын

@@Chubby_Bub I somehow missed all those musical references! Now I want to go back and play it again because knowing that just makes me love the whole thing even more. Also I haven't played any of the other Persona games yet. I'll have to keep my ears open for it. Such a powerful motif. It's like the theme for true friendship.

@MelvaCross 6 жыл бұрын

I am honest right now: I understand little of what you are saying. I know a little bit about music theory, but not nearly enough. Also thanks to being German all terminology is different to what I know. But even if I don't understand much I am really intruiged by your videos. And the more I watch the more I understand.

@8bitMusicTheory 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've heard that German terminology is totally different, but I don't know much about it

@hansbrackhaus8017 6 жыл бұрын

It starts at note names and goes all the way to ...well, everything, really. It's my native language but I have intentionally started learning it in English because I don't wanna deal with that kind of "French" approach to renaming everything. I mean ... c d e f g a H c...not a b, but H...and that's just the kindergarten obvious level. And I know it has history and meaning, but, come on... Edit: And I know that English came later, so it's really English that did the whole renaming thing, really...but ...yeah.

@Gameshunter3012 6 жыл бұрын

Relatable. I know next to nothing about music theory and the little I do know isn't much help since I'm Greek. But this channel is so informative and educational, there's a lot to learn by listening to what this man has to say. Plus, it brings me one step closer to understanding fully why Persona 5 is such a masterpiece. Sure, some things you can just tell but being able to explain them is also important.

@garr_inc 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I can sort of stay in the loop through my long time spent studying music, but it is sometimes hard to stay on top of explanations, especially regarding chords, due to me being Russian, where pretty much *all* terminology sounds different. Except for major/minor. Still, this is extremely interesting to ponder about.

@lerouxjulien5159 4 жыл бұрын

@@hansbrackhaus8017 yeah in French it's La Si Do Ré Mi Fa Sol -> A B C etc... I start with it and call them like that when i'm talking with French people (i'm french so... most of the time) but english notation is really usefull. A lot of partition on the internet are in english. Even on little french band that are praticaly unknowed, most of the time, the chords are written with english notation so it's a lot of help to know it ^^ Even many teachers write the chords with the english notation but call them by their French notation so i was very strange for me when i start xD I know your post is hold so i hope your are ok now! 😉

@iLikeTheUDK 6 жыл бұрын

8:54 "What the hell? Why" "...make you want to die" _Hundreds of jazzists grumble antagonistically in the distance_

@Manas-co8wl 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Cuz dey crazy

@paulanderson6834 3 жыл бұрын

More like tens of jazzists, to be honest.

@spacenexo5654 3 ай бұрын

8bitmusictheory is a jazz musician and he says its terrible, that chord really speaks volume

@brainrich1358 6 жыл бұрын

I had to keep rewinding because I kept getting distracted by the music lol I love Persona 5's soundtrack, it's so ingenious.

@daveroberson7386 5 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that the song Blooming Villain is practically fighting itself with it's increasing and decreasing tones. Also, I love how Beneath the Mask makes you feel like dirt with its theme at first but your own knowledge that you are really hiding your "true persona" from the world makes the melancholy almost comforting in a way. That's the genius behind Persona's themes that are different from any other game I've ever played it's the fact that it combines mood theming with your mentality based off the situation to effectively get you in a mood.

@NihongoWakannai 5 жыл бұрын

8:57 this may be my favorite part "What the hell? Why"

@hillhank3070 6 жыл бұрын

TL;DW Shoji Meguro is a genius

@mrbrick8487 4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@xavyah4128 4 жыл бұрын

I knew that

@obviusthemaxim2509 6 жыл бұрын

love the video, sad that there was no mention of Rivers in the Desert

@ferox850 5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY

@mrbrick8487 4 жыл бұрын

Its so underrated, by P5 standards

@xPRODIGY_ 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrbrick8487 everyone loves it though, but yeah it's not as talked about compared to Last Surprise and Beneath the Mask

@Alex-rn3jv 4 жыл бұрын

Boi here I go... A RIVEEER IN A DRYYYYYY LAND THE LAST ACE IN A LOST HAND WHEN THE HOPE OF NEW BEGGININGS BURNS OUR FEET NOW WE NEED IT A HEARTBEAT FOR A TIN MAN OASIS IN A SINGED LAND REMIND US WHAT WE'RE HERE FOR, CREAAAATING NEW LIIIIIVE CREATING RIVERS IN THE DESEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERT

@xPRODIGY_ 4 жыл бұрын

@@Alex-rn3jv DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DAAAAA DUN DUN DUN DA DA DUN DUN DUUUU

@BiggBossChanel 6 жыл бұрын

8bit music theory teaching basically "music theory for dummys" through video games? count me in

@lucapeyrefitte6899 6 жыл бұрын

BiggBossChanel that's why I subscribed

@yourfathersfather8751 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure about the "for dummies" part of it since I'm completely lost due to having no background in music theory but I see where you're coming from

@KuraIthys 6 жыл бұрын

Well, yeah, it's easy to be lost. But on that note, try reading the book 'music theory for dummies'. Yes, that exists. And yes, it's what you think it is. That series of books really can get quite bizarre at times. XD But, it does a good job of explaining things in a way that make sense. It will at least explain the concept of keys, modes, chords, chord progressions and song structure. (I believe it mentions the circle of 5ths too, though I'm not entirely sure.) In any event, it's just enough of the most basic basics to help you make sense of slightly more complex ideas like these.

@yourfathersfather8751 5 жыл бұрын

@mozak plesa guess I'll die

@biancuzzo-vgm451 4 жыл бұрын

@@yourfathersfather8751 i know im a year late, but this is so not entry level stuff, specially since the information goes by really quickly in most of his videos, dont get discouraged to learn more about theory

@ErikCPianoman 6 жыл бұрын

Who does all the transcription work for you channel? It's spot on and very well written. I may hire them if I need someone to transcribe something in the future.

@3bh47 6 жыл бұрын

Piano Man I agree 100% it's always spot on

@rocksfinalstand 6 жыл бұрын

Piano Man I'm pretty sure he does it himself.

@8bitMusicTheory 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do all the transcribing myself, if you wanna get in touch for commissions DMing me on twitter is probably the best way to reach me

@tritone9338 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I just love watching the transcriptions with the music. Would be great if you'd add more of that, or maybe a video "transcriptions + music". Often I watch these sections over and over. Btw, I can also do good transcriptions for $$ if 8-bit doesn't have time :P It's really bizarre how badly done most transcriptions / arrangements are.

@philam64 6 жыл бұрын

Do you release your transcriptions to Patreon supporters? That's something I would definitely get behind.

@NathanRiveraMelo 6 жыл бұрын

"Every Good Boy Does Fine" was always my mnemonic.

@exiledgoldfish6329 5 жыл бұрын

Shoji Meguro is the best game composer of all time. Every game from Persona and Shin Megami Tensei spin offs have FANTASTIC OST. I recommend you listen to all the Megaten game OST's

@uuuuuuuuu5292 4 жыл бұрын

Nobuo Uematsu

@kennyr1161 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a bold statement I don't its possible to name the "best" game composer with how the music requirements shifts depending on game style.

@shrimpshufflr7745 Жыл бұрын

@@kennyr1161 and shoji legit I always fugues the requirements perfectly 😤 don’t try to sound like a smartass

@dylanross10 6 жыл бұрын

Wow this is one of the best videos I've seen on the actual uses of mode mixture other than "It sounds cool." I've always wondered do you transcribe all these sheets by ear or do you find resources online? Thanks for the great content!!!

@columbus8myhw 6 жыл бұрын

He has uploaded a video of him transcribing a thingy

@PiercingSight 6 жыл бұрын

This was actually your best video yet. You super clearly explained not just the theory and the chords, but you also made it extremely clear why things are perceived the way that they are when listening to it. Things I didn't know before but I think is super cool. Well done!

@Michirin9801 6 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely looking forward to the "Tutorial level" music theory videos, I feel like I really should study music theory, but I never knew where to even begin, the videos linked in the description already helped a lot!

@HuggumsMcgehee 6 жыл бұрын

Michirin9801 Start by learning all of the intervals, how to spell them, their relative stabilities, and why there are differences in perceived stability. Go from there to learning how to build the major scale. In tonal music, these tones have a hierarchy of stability where the tonic (first scale degree) is the most stable, then dominant (fifth), mediant (third), submediant (sixth), supertonic (second), subdominant (fourth), leading tone/subdominant (seventh). Then build diatonic chords from that scale. Learn why the chord built from the fifth scale degree (dominant) leads so strongly to the chord built from the first scale degree (tonic). Subdominant chords usually precede dominant ones. If you get that, the secondary dominant concept isn't that difficult. If you understand what it means to build chords in thirds and how to count to 13, it's not that much of a stretch to understand extensions and alterations. If understand the major scale, learning how to get the 7 basic modes isn't that difficult. The more you learn about music theory, the easier it is to learn the next thing. If it sounds difficult, don't worry. It really isn't. There's just a lot of information to learn.

@Michirin9801 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I should take some notes...

@Bankai2169 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so far ahead of my music theory class because of these videos...thank you so much!

@wt_neptune54 6 жыл бұрын

This tbh.

@Keyw 5 жыл бұрын

I use "Awakening" as my morning alarm. Gets me right up and now hearing it in the game gives me even more of that shock it strives for.

@xBobz99 6 жыл бұрын

This is probably your most theoretically interesting video yet. I finally understand what mode mixture is all about now. Please incorporate the same kind of analyses in other videos, it's enlightening!

@TittySkittles 5 жыл бұрын

As someone who considers this game my literal favorite, it's really nice to see someone properly explain how each piece of the soundtrack contributes to the situation or the event. Thanks so much

@violet_broregarde 6 жыл бұрын

hey you did that thing I suggested where you played the chords on piano

@8bitMusicTheory 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude, thanks for the tip! It makes it so much clearer

@FinalGamerJames 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the visuals of sliding the scales back and forth were WONDERFULLY useful in helping me grasp the progression of chords, I agree ^^

@Kalisis07 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! They're so clear and interesting to watch. Good job on the transcriptions too!

@Pichu1232 6 жыл бұрын

The long awaited P5 video

@gianniabsillis9947 6 жыл бұрын

This is such an amazing way of visualizing mode mixture, thank you!

@spiridiums 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite games so this video was an awesome breakdown of why the soundtrack slaps so hard. Thank you so much!

@Robersora 6 жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing! It's unbelievable to me, that you're able to transcribe complex chords with ease... Keep up your good work!

@PlayPodOG 4 жыл бұрын

hearing the music of persona 5 makes me miss persona 5. the game is so long and is very much a life simulator as it is an rpg it draws you in. but im not playing another 116 hours of the same game

@L-Puffin 4 жыл бұрын

Persona 5 Royal has you covered, my friend

@iaxacs3801 4 жыл бұрын

@@L-Puffin Yeah now you have to play 150 hrs, but a game this good I'd do it all again.

@iaxacs3801 4 жыл бұрын

@@joeschmo6927 Yes that is what I meant

@dazza2350 3 жыл бұрын

Atlus just need to port p3 and p4's upgraded versions to ps5

@oisinholz 4 жыл бұрын

I've just started playing with the idea of modal mixture recently and this video really helped lay it all out simply for me! Awesome as always, very informative, and I can't wait to go try some of it now with this knowledge :D

@Lutielledi2k 2 жыл бұрын

I binged most of the videos on your channel and I have to say, this is truly one of the best of them. Not just the structure and thoroughness of your explanations and analyses, but the superbly colorful way you've described them make this something I can't help but watch over and over again. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do!

@mr_torle 6 жыл бұрын

Thank your for that great video. I got into this dark/bright scales stuff because of Adam Neely and Jacob Collier and now you have this video about this theme with good examples. Thank you!

@fingersfingersthumb 6 жыл бұрын

Man thank you for stressing the emotional impact of theory concepts, that dimension is way overlooked in music theory videos on youtube i think. The WHY should we use modal mixture or negative harmony or non-functional harmony and so on is perhaps the most important thing to discuss when explaining MUSIC theory, and you did a big service to the community for doing this. Thanks as well for visual representations on the circle of fifths, that is SO intuitive and makes sense visually (the more distance on the circle the more dramatic the sound change will be). I love how well put your videos are, transcriptions, audio examples, images from the game to keep us engaged, etc etc. You are really good at explaining and producing videos, i wish you the best you're on a great track ! PS. Here's a channel that stresses the emotional impact as well when discussing music theory. Check out "Jazz Duets"

@katiarepublic7057 4 жыл бұрын

I adore your videos, even though I can’t really comprehend how music is put together so brilliantly

@yoda0017 6 жыл бұрын

I already loved Persona 5. Learning from this video has made me love it even more. Thanks for making this!

@VGjoe 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating stuff. I've always wanted to do this level of analysis in video game music, but you're already doing a good job!

@Nyuu3 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was the most helpful guide on mode mixture I've seen so far.

@cadacat_krowtra 8 күн бұрын

This is the most useful analysis for persona music as I searching on youtube, thank you

@youngdumbandbaroque1543 6 жыл бұрын

My boy, Adam Neely. 🙌🏼 In all seriousness, this is the best video I've seen on mode mixture; I love how you use concrete examples to explain the effects of borrowing different chords. Thank you!

@TehRealWeegee 6 жыл бұрын

there are parts of the video where your excitement for the matter is showing. it's really subtle, but it gets me a little pumped too. your videos have really made me want to pursue music theory further!

@sopranophantomista 6 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! I haven't thought about theory in ages, and certainly not this advanced. Thanks so much for the breakdown, I've been listening to this soundtrack an awful lot, so this is a basic application of the theory you've stated.

@billhoyle5019 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for this! I knew I was going to love it the moment I saw P5 but it was really useful!

@hibiscusman 6 жыл бұрын

Effing great video. Love getting some exploration of this soundtrack, I've been a little obsessed with it for a couple months.

@ThaetusZain 5 жыл бұрын

12:20 I think that piece is AMAZING

@soulsearch13 4 жыл бұрын

i wanna know what game it’s from

@fryl0ck33 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, just wanna say I think your work is great and this is becoming one of my favorite videos to go back to and reference for myself as well as my students. Your examples are very clear with nice visual representation, and I really like how you illustrate that it's about the "movement" as opposed to any key or mode in particular being bright or dark. In my mind, a key first introduced is the neutral slate, and the direction that goes in is what gives it the color and flair of how it grows and transforms throughout a piece. Thanks for what you do, and please keep up the amazing work.

@mattt180 2 жыл бұрын

What a useful way to understand this concept! And it gels so much with my metaphysical interests! Thank you!

@dddmemaybe 6 жыл бұрын

This might be my favorite video I've seen this summer!

@playedpinkandblue 6 жыл бұрын

Words can't describe how much I love this video, it really hammered home not only the concept but also the situation in which to use said concept. So many channels simply explain what a technique is without suggesting WHY you would use it. Love the format and the channel, Congrats on a year!

@qhodave 6 жыл бұрын

So good. Your channel is so awesome, please never stop releasing content. Easily my favorite channel on YT

@jonassholmberg8071 6 жыл бұрын

This was so fricking good; Congrats on your awesome content creation!

@lyingpancake95 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know about your channel a month ago and now you're my favorite music channel. Well done on everything you have made so far!

@FinalGamerJames 6 жыл бұрын

This is pretty fantastic, I had heard this soundtrack but now I have once again a deeper appreciation of its style and method with this mode mixture doolally. Excellent stuff!

@albertosantamaria917 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man. You finally made me understand this stuff! Great work man!

@PUNCHEDPUNCHEDPUNCHED 6 жыл бұрын

This vid is reallly helpful in more understanding about modes and also a great way to explain mode mixture, thanks

@GlaciousWeegeeus 6 жыл бұрын

Hey cool video! Thanks for it bud, I'm really glad you finally did one on Persona 5

@Vicketoma 4 жыл бұрын

The first 3 minutes were a musical revelation for me. Subscribed!

@asherleviwoods6051 6 жыл бұрын

The amount of knowledge and passion needed to do just ONE of these videos is beyond Admirable! These videos are very entertaining and artistic, especially for someone so musically uneducated as I am(as far as the structure thereof)

@michaelsantos2539 6 жыл бұрын

I already loved you, then you mentioned Adam Neely 😍😍😍 We have been blessed with the two best KZfaqrs

@Egghedd 6 жыл бұрын

Keep it up man, you always find ways to change it up and keep the videos interesting, and different from one another. Also, great video.

@alromaru 6 жыл бұрын

I'd love another Persona 5 video, it really has great music. Love your videos btw!!

@SatsumaDev 6 жыл бұрын

You are the best channel on youtube and I love you.

@Catmomila 5 жыл бұрын

I love this video, it's so dense and so rewarding once you follow what he's talking about.

@GenteelCretin 6 жыл бұрын

Props to Cameron on the cool Patreon request. One of the most consistent series in terms of cool music.

@spinejack6097 6 жыл бұрын

Damn I learned a lot, I'ma start binge watching your videos

@crit2074 6 жыл бұрын

This too good. I've learned so much, thank you!!

@RawkHawk9000 6 жыл бұрын

FINALLY understand the purpose and effect of mode mixture. Much appreciated, thank you!

@NocturnalNovelist 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you describe ths, it's so well done.

@opusone3491 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your channel and what you discuss about video game music! I admit I am lost half the time because i know close to nothing regarding music theory, but your annotations give me something to listen out for. Makes me wish I could put some more theory in my own videos xD

@retrogamerdad9621 4 жыл бұрын

If I'm having trouble following along? Dude, always. Music theory turns my brain to mush. I'm thankful for your knowledge, granting me greater appreciation for the genius behind the music I enjoy.

@srincrivel1 6 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Thanks for the lesson, I hope someday I am able to compose such interesting music

@Skuggspel17 4 жыл бұрын

Really interesting! I don't know a lot about music theory, but I do get the gist of what you're saying, and it's interesting enough for me to follow along :)

@Fridtjuv 6 жыл бұрын

This is probably my favorite channel. Great content (y)

@sssnakeretainer9440 5 жыл бұрын

Great and Informative Video. Thanks for making such useful educational content. I think we all appreciate it.

@pathagas 5 жыл бұрын

This is mind blowing! Love this so much!

@mediocreboi 4 жыл бұрын

I like revisiting these every once and a while. I've been in music school for a semester and a half for composition and these make more sense every time.

@Igstefano 6 жыл бұрын

Have been playing a lot of Persona 5 and had no hope you'd make a video out of it even though the soundtrack is amazing (as it always is in this series). Glad I was wrong!

@sofienguyen3374 6 жыл бұрын

8:54 lol, the pictures of Ren, Joker, and Arsene! XD Also, great video, taught me a lot about music! :)

@mystik_owl 4 жыл бұрын

Sofie Nguyen AKIRA! (sorry, I couldn’t resist)

@MickeyMouse-lm2qr 5 жыл бұрын

Using words I've never heard and putting Google to work installing knowledge into my brain. I love songs in minor keys but I had no idea they could be enriched so much. Thank you very much for this, I absolutely love it

@anonymousfellow8879 4 жыл бұрын

Still my favorite video from this channel to date

@geroct35 6 жыл бұрын

I know nothing of music theory, but these videos are so interesting to watch anyways. For me its almost magical how music works this way.

@nieklak 5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what this man is talking to me, but very cool.

@LordMyoo 6 жыл бұрын

Super interesting! Probably my most favourite episode so far! I especially loved your explanation of "Awakening", because I always found the scenes where it plays really disconcerting, and I think the musical theme really communicates the characters grasping a power that at the outset is so bizarre and unfamiliar to them, brought forward by just as alien circumstances. Your explanation of the "Keeper of Lust" is also really interesting, because I find that to be a very "classic" Shin Megami Tensei kind of battle theme, very similar to what you find in the Digital Devil Saga games, Persona 3 and 4, and others where Shoji Meguro is the composer. And what you're describing, with the chords "showcasing how poorly they fit" really fits all the bizarre and symbolic enemy and boss designs in those games, so it's a great example of music and visual design really working together. ...sorry for the long comment. Loved the video, keep it up! = D

@Edd030427 6 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of modal interchange I've seen/read!

@B-Frosty97 6 жыл бұрын

I think you got me to finally understand the power of modal mixture, darkness and brightness is something I can work with!

@Lucifronz 4 жыл бұрын

I don't have a clue what you're talking about, but I'm having fun listening to you talk about it while playing some really good god damn music.

@chrono0097 6 жыл бұрын

Whoa you and Neely in one video! Thank to both of you i started to learn music theory!

@AlexSzokolyai Жыл бұрын

i love your point about how mode mixture is an important and useful way to communicate a dynamic shift in "the situation", particularly from the perspective of a character in a story

@nintendofan1014 5 жыл бұрын

idk music theory but you kept it interesting throughout the video! I'm amazed.

@PUNCHEDPUNCHEDPUNCHED 6 жыл бұрын

I like the way you view music theory, it's really great

@ycone360 4 жыл бұрын

Love this Channel!

@sammycollins-webb9527 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite videos on youtube

@Frodo7241 6 жыл бұрын

This actually helped me so much cuz when I first saw both Adam neely and Jacob's vids I did not understand their application now I do

@tobiasbanks3743 6 жыл бұрын

This is one of your best videos. Usually you either use a game soundtrack to outline rudimentary concepts or else you just do an in depth analysis of a few aspects of a soundtrack. But this video explores an interesting concept that I wouldn't have thought of if I was looking at this music. I just associate Phrygian/Locrian mode mixture with metal and Dorian mode mixture with Jazz, so I would just assume that of course one sounds darker than the other. I never would have thought to explain it like this.

@TheZenytram 6 жыл бұрын

this clarify so much thing about mode that i have, thank you

@chipsnegativeharmonyrips7187 6 жыл бұрын

This is a great video! The brightness/darkness thing is always fascinating, and I feel that mode mixture is the most natural way of understanding the nature of modes, rather than trying to view them in isolation from each other. There is so much to talk about, but I feel like this is a good and easily understood explanation. However, I wish you'd mention the variations of the minor scale and how melodic and harmonic minor are really just mode mixture. I suppose that might be too controversial or take away from your broader explanation, but it is a very common example that shouldn't be overlooked.