The Last of Us Part II - Storytelling Through Music

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3 жыл бұрын

The Last of Us Part II begins and ends with a shot of a guitar. In this essay, I look at the symbolic power of the guitar in the game, and consider how the music played on the instrument reflects and enhances the story being told. 'If I ever were to lose you, I'd surely lose myself'.
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Gustavo Santaolalla: The Music of The Last of Us: • Gustavo Santaolalla: T...
MUSIC
The Last of Us Part II (Original Soundtrack): open.spotify.com/album/0tNUmC...
The Last of Us: open.spotify.com/album/2GFFxj...
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@puramity 3 жыл бұрын

ellie being unable to play future days at the end broke me in a way no game movie or book ever has

@emilianoloyola9509 3 жыл бұрын

The lyrics of take on me also represents the situation off Ellie, when she sings “I’ll be gone, in a day or two” representing that she will leave Seattle, and also herself, because of all the violent acts she did, she lost her humanity

@jordansavage8606 2 жыл бұрын

No other gsme series has effected me more than The Last of Us 1 and 2. These games are perfect in my eyes. The story, music, graphics, everything. Their perfect.

@variancewithin 3 жыл бұрын

a lot of people didn't like the game, but holy fuck it was so good.

@InsidetheScore 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Just finished this game yesterday, great timing

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I’ve played it twice now. It’s definitely worth playing again.

@joshuageraldbutler8037 3 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Santaolalla's music is incredible. Never fails to give me feels.

@maoaadriao 3 жыл бұрын

Out of the dozens of videos i have now watched of this game, it's definitly one of my favourites, gave me goosebumps!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's very kind.

@HariMusicZone 3 жыл бұрын

Dark, deep & profound..! I'm glad that I'm not into video games because I'll get morbidly obsessed with the characters ending up depressed. Thanks for this fantastic analysis 🙏

@moritzr.7372 2 жыл бұрын

You should try them out regardless, Videogames are great im telling storys, better than any other medium.

@Prometeur 3 жыл бұрын

Let's go! The Last of Us and Listening In, two of my favorite things! This just made my day so much better!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so pelased! Thanks for watching Jason.

@BryceRaymundo 3 жыл бұрын

YOO is this the legendary Jason Louie?

@Prometeur 3 жыл бұрын

@@BryceRaymundo No.

@kmr2190 3 жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos is really awesome, your views and subs will hopefully increase soon!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@mihaelfitz 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how music is the core of the game, how they portrayed both the story, the relationship and emotions through it. Also love how the original score impersonates a dark and seemingly hopeless tone, even though I think it could had been used more. What a piece of art. Unrelated to that, I've just stumbled upon the channel and the work you do is so incredible and relevant. Definitely gonna keep an eye out for more.

@juliushenri 3 жыл бұрын

I always get excited when I see a new video you uploaded in my subscriptions! Not only the topics you discuss but also your essays are true works of art. Keep it going!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Julius!

@Legolas25079 2 жыл бұрын

CHILLS. LITERAL CHILLS. Well done on, yet, another spectacular analysis/video essay. Congrats buddy

@alanvd2891 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video! Please keep them coming!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I will!

@haavard9227 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel is brilliant, you're gonna blow up. your presentation and delievry is incredible. Keep it up man you're my favourite youtube channel at the moment.

@lorenzocasata6375 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a quality video, should have way more views, well done!

@ChalfantMT 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are amazing!

@danielvitor6977 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing beautiful video. Truly unique.

@null554 3 жыл бұрын

i love these so much

@smitj019 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I've found your videos.

@Eriblu 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid! Been a fan since your vid on the shining

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Typderkeinevidsmacht 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow you´re really diversifying (if I may borrow that term from the yuppie crowd) your topics! Looking forward to the Spielberg vids!

@flurble33 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more video game music analysis! There's a huge amount of fantastic music that gets overlooked. God of War's soundtrack would make an amazing Listening In video.

@Ellie-nr2ne 3 жыл бұрын

Bastante buen vídeo💖

@Max-jf5vu 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

@Darren-sn4ki Жыл бұрын

This game broke me I love this game

@c-los512 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best review of TLOU2 I’ve watched.

@faridronin 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, love the content and its so high quality. Keep up the good work man✌️and if you found the time do a video on Dark souls series ost. Thank you

@ludwigs2627 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you analyze the score from Jurassic Park Journey to the Island!

@dlynn4304 3 жыл бұрын

That last time Ellie plays guitar is heartbreaking to me. Not only did Abby take away Joel, but she took away Ellie's ability to play the song Joel taught her - One of Ellie's biggest connections to Joel. And Ellie will have to live with that. But the fact that she chooses to live with it is what gives me hope at the end of the game. She moves on. She lays Joel to rest, emotionally. She's ready for what's to come.

@robertmcmanus498 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite games! You never miss!

@ListeningIn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Enjoy Robert!

@Cristulo 3 жыл бұрын

there is a theory that ellie doesn't lose dyna, because in the last scene she has her bracelet, but i'm not sure at all.

@Ellie-nr2ne 3 жыл бұрын

Cuando vienes por Jaime Altozano y terminas aprendiendo gringo

@khalebmedinaramirez4120 3 жыл бұрын

jajaja otro loco viendo la lista de listas, respect

@Ekettar 3 жыл бұрын

+respect

@p0t4t0nastick 2 жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤 !

@vilesleftnostril.4704 3 жыл бұрын

We had to analyse this in 8th grade's English classes

@trickster_qc 3 жыл бұрын

Pearl Jam: making awesome music since 1990!

@shadybutnotslim 2 жыл бұрын

Could you do an analysis of Skyrim's soundtrack? It's one of the best out there

@Darren-sn4ki Жыл бұрын

Lot of people hate this game but I don’t it is heartbreaking and just great storytelling

@hammerheadtheseawing3263 2 жыл бұрын

I was very, very conflicted by this game, as I’m sure many people were But one thing this game definitely did good was the music

@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings

@eXquisiteGaming110 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you used the Wayfaring Stranger cover that Ashley and Troy performed live, fits perfectly with the tone and atmosphere of the game!

@almogcohen9401 2 жыл бұрын

man this is great but its just to much sad for me to rewind the game. man this game

@Halorapter 3 жыл бұрын

Do Halo!!!

@omareltayar102 2 жыл бұрын

Hello

@jossecoupe446 3 жыл бұрын

This game is pretty stinky for me, but the music and visuals are definite standouts.

@TheLibrarianUU 3 жыл бұрын

Ook! [Good video, bad game.]

@NicolasPL_ 3 жыл бұрын

Elaborate

@TheLibrarianUU 3 жыл бұрын

@@NicolasPL_ Ook! [This video was very good, the game was very bad.]

@Prometeur 3 жыл бұрын

I edited your comment: Ook! [Good video, good game.]

@InsidetheScore 3 жыл бұрын

I loved it! And the story - wow.