(Staying in chapter 2 intensifies)

Give this man maximum honor for the full version of this music.

"You can't even kill a dying man"

If Arthur wasn’t sick he would have destroyed Micah in 2 minutes

i like how you can identify each character by simply looking at their hat

“I’m gonna get you out of this bullshit if it’s the last god damn thing I do!!” hearing that sentence is thrilling ❤️

Rockstar: releases ost album. LucusArg: “Yo, you dropped this 18 minute cut.”

I remember as soon as I selected to help John and I got the Extreme Personality Trophy. Probably the best timing for my honor to max out

I think of Arthur deciding to help John every time I’m about to procrastinate.

All y'all who keep saying "if Arthur had been healthy etc", Screw that. If Arthur had kept his satchel, what would Micah have done when they rolled off that cliff and Arthur pulled out his Viking Hatchet? *Dutch steps out* "This is ov-" *Arthur, wearing the cultist skull mask, buries the ax in Micah's forehead.* *Dutch backs away slowly* "I had a goddamn plan. . . "

Red dead redemption 1= game of the year Red dead redemption 2=Game of the decade 😍😍😍

The violins when Arthur desperately crawls toward the gun kill me every time. describes every players emotions at the very second desperately trying to kill Micah.

8:19 this is where everyone knew that Arthur wasn't making it out of this fight.

I like how this song starts off weak then turns powerful and strong in the middle and by the end it slows down and becomes weak again almost to show how Arthur's strength is slowly disappearing as he continues to fights Micah.

7:53 is where it’s at

"GET THE HELL OUTTA HERE AND BE A GOD DAMN MAN!" - Arthur to John

0:00 - 6:21 6:23 - 12:00 12:00 - 17:14 17:14 - 18:24

It's funny how even though Dutch had thoroughly betrayed the two men he had practically raised, he couldn't bring himself to finish the job, and it was obvious. Looking at both of them while they pleaded with Dutch to turn back, he was confused and even scared. During Arthur's final moments, he struggled to even join Micah. It's possible that if Micah had never been involved, and Dutch kept his head screwed on, things might have ended differently.

This feels like a song that would play when you're fighting an enemy you know you can't win against

*loads repeater with honorish intent*

14:36 that is the sound of a man's soul pushing through every inch of the hardship of life thrown his way. The sound of a man trying. The sound of the man who came into the world to do the best he could and had to crawl on his hands and knees and being dealt the hand of wrong before he could reach what was right.

This game demonstrates the maturity of R*

“When the time comes, you gotta run and don’t look back, this is over” ~ Arthur Morgan

17:14 OMFG that part is beautiful 🥲

"I'm gonna get you out of this *bullshit* if it is the *last* *goddamn* *thing* *i* *do* !" This song, the "Help John get to safety" it's a beautiful song that tells the story of a man who's capable of leave behind old disputes and anger in order to make sure the persons he loves the most get the second chance in life that he couldn't have, even the innavoidable fact that he's going to die doesn't push him back, because from the moment John escaped that cliff Arthur was at peace, and no matter what happened next, he got what he wanted, and now he was able to move on with no regrets. "Dutch. Micah... *come* *and* *get* *me* *you* *bastards* ! " The other song, the "Come back for the money" track tells a different but equally powerful story this time we have a man that still cares about the pending bussines with the persons that lead his love ones into demise. Thrusting John will get to safety anyways, he proceeds to turn around and unleash his fury on the ones who dammaged him as he walks into the woods, he knows that a corpse can´t use the money anyways, but wherever the money is, the rat that betrayed him will be there too, and that's exactly what he's looking for. Personally i think both endings are awesome and both of them are believable, this includes all of their High/Low Honor variations,, and i love how the Low Honor Come Back for the Money ending has a tense violin music in the background while your'e confronting Dutch (none of the other endings has music during the actual dialogue between Micah, Dutch and Arthur) it really feels like Dutch it's containing himself with all of his being from snapping and kill Micah in this ending in particular. Still, my favorite ending is the "Help John get to Safety" one with high honor, even tho getting shot in the face by Micah is cool the High Honor version it's WAY more fitting to Arthur's character, and i believe this is by far the cannon ending. I would rank all of Arthur's endings with: 1. High Honor - Help John. (My personal favorite) 2. Low Honor - Go Back for the Money. 3. Low Honor - Help John. 4. High Honor- Go Back for the Money. (Still good, but my least favorite)

Everyone talks about this song as being "sad", hell nah. To me, this song is the most badass thing going. Makes me smile every time I hear it. Thinking of Arthur taking as many Pinkertons down with him as possible is just fucking awesome.

Y'know, the canon name of this song is Red Dead Redemption.

- John looks off into the distance carrying his gun over his shoulder: symbolises his responsibility to his family and his gradual disillusionment with the gang and Dutch. - Javier stands in the back with his revolver drawn holding it to the side: chased from the place of his birth and stripped away from his heritage, he holds the one gun (the gang) as the final thing he won't allow to be taken from him. He remains in the back unwilling to depart from the direction the gang is heading, and serves to remind the gang members that fall behind the importance of belonging ("didn't that life we lead mean nothing to you?"). - Dutch looks on forward carrying the rifle over his shoulder: he carries the weight of the gang on his shoulders as the leader. He looks forward, as a visionary, the only path is forward no matter the cost. The left half of his face is covered in pitch blackness, which represents the creeping darkness that will eventually overwhelm him and turn him towards the 'left way'. It represents his blindness as a leader, and his inability to see the true devil on the left side of him. - Arthur stands in front with a rifle to his side: he is the shield of the gang, standing with broad stature ready to receive any threat head on. He would gladly die to protect any one of those he considers family. Guilt, regret and loneliness weigh upon just like the rifle that weighs downwards by his side. This inner turmoil however is often his greatest motivation, and weapon, for defending and sacrificing for those he owes his allegiance to ("all I cared about was loyalty"). - Bill looks on forward with the rifle covering his chest: loyal and unrelenting, follows Dutch and the gang forward and never questions. Bill is a broken man at heart, and he has since abandoned his self determination to confront and overcome his weakness. Instead, he covers his vulnerability with a long jacket and guards it closely with a rifle. The uneven brim of his hat can be seen as symbol for his damaged and lost state of being. - Micah looks to the left, his two guns drawn, one held downwards the other held upwards: he holds a falsehood in one hand, pointing upwards to feign sincerity. The other points downwards and conceals the horrid truth of his character. A two faced individual, the juxtaposition of the opposite pointing guns further indicates his warped state of morality ("That's all there is, living and dying"). Looking leftwards eludes to the classical Latin understanding of the devil being associated with the 'left way' (the word "sinister" is an old Latin word for "on the left side"). Furthermore, the upward and downward facing guns also represent the saying "As above, so below". The phrase has association with the devil and the occult, the imagery of which depicts Baphomet pointing one finger up and the other down. The saying is hermetic in origin however, contained within the Tabula Smaragdina, composed between c. 200 and c.800; a scripture seminal to the works of both Arabic and European natural philosophers. The quote itself defines the cosmic principle of 'correspondence', the idea that the functioning of the heavens (finger up) mirrors life on Earth (finger down), and that human life is subject to and intertwined within a grand spiritual cosmos. This is a general principle of magik and occult philosophy. In a religious sense, this would mean human beings reflect, and are a part of, the perfect form of god. But occultism places the devil at the centre of this relationship instead. In the theological narrative, the devil was cast down from the heavens, but he retained intense admiration of the angelic order and a detailed understanding of the perfect and pure state of the heavens, having once been a devoted servant of it. The devil's ultimate goal then is to duplicate the greatness of the higher plane onto the material plane, and manifest a distorted version of paradise here on earth in defiance of god (hence, this is a distortion of as ABOVE, so BELOW). - Charles can be observed walking side on with his shotgun in hand. He is obscured slightly by a shadow: reserved and concealed, but also incredibly strong and deadly; all of which is reflected by the sawed of shotgun he favors. Charles's Native American heritage has attuned within him a naturalistic and harmonic understanding of the world and morality. This often weighs upon Charles as he leads the lifestyle of a gang member. His side on walk indicates this inner conflict of belonging, walking the between of two ways of life and being unable to settle either way. His shadowed portraiture shows that it is indeed impossible to be two people at once. But he will eventually find it within himself to travel a straight path to capture his destiny. The setting sun: the final days of the Wild west draw near. It is now visible to all (whether they accept it or not) that they walk upon a world that neither needs nor wants them. The gang brandish their weaponry and stand together to face the shadows of the setting sun. The sloping ground beneath them indicates morality. Each of the gang members stand upon it to symbolise that nobody is above the scales of morality, nobody can escape the consequences owed to them ("People don't forget. Nothing gets forgiven"). However, it is Arthur, standing at the centre, who will face the most significant trials of all. RDR2 is at heart a tale of morality. Who are the good and bad guys, the lawmen that dictate and enforce what is right and wrong for civilisation (the federal government and the Pinkertons), or the outlaw that rebels against the tyranny to preserve his way of life (the gang)? Is it truly righteous to fight a hopeless war to the bitter end, and should ultimate victory be the sacrifice of the principals and the people who made you family? What really is betrayal? To travel down the slope, one finds themselves descending very rapidly into evil as temptation after temptation becomes easier and easier to succumb to. To travel up the slope is always the harder and more arduous task, requiring all the strength of one's spirit to resist temptation and remain steadfast up the path. But only true fulfilment is found at the top of the slope, only dishonour is found at the very bottom. Placing both the slope and the setting sun into context, we find the truth of Arthur's story. It's his race against the setting sun: "and all you can do now is decide the man you wanna be, for the time you have left." And alas, Arthur's story will end either below or atop the slope of a mountain.

Goddamn, those sad, mournful violins at the end always bring tears to my eyes. This game touched me in so many ways and was truly a work of art. Thanks, Arthur, for all those good times we had together.

High honor/save John is the only Canon ending I view

Omg it’s whole other new song with full bass

an extended version of the final violin??? never heard before. props

This game felt real, like every character was a living breathing monument to film and writing. It played out like a highly cinematic film and the writing read like a classic western without all the contrived plot schemes. Every character was a living breathing human, and when they die, you feel it. Even when the ones you hated died, you still felt a punch to your gut knowing this character is gone, for better or worse. Playing through this game felt distinct, and real. It felt like a mirror to the world in 1899, but also a window into fantasy and imagination. This is all complemented by the subtle, beautiful score, which chimes in at the perfect moment. If you chose the "go for the money" ending you hear something kinda similar to this song. Arthur trudges through the blackened woods with Pinkertons in pursuit, revolver in hand, shouting to kill Micah and avenge everyone the rat got killed. Arthur is dying, and weak with every step. Both the player and Arthur know this, but he isn't slowed down. He stood taller and stronger than ever before, truly unshaken. He nearly defeats Micah in either ending, but he is tragically killed, only because he was too weakened by a sickness he contracted as retribution for his previous sins. He is survived by John who years later avenges Arthur to yet another masterpiece of music, ("American Venom") and is assisted in the vengeance by Dutch, the man Micah drove mad. Micah has no comeback, at least not a clever one, before he topples lifeless into the white snow.

"You're my Brother" "I know, I know"

17:15 "you lost my sick friend" "Despite my best efforts to the contrary, turns out I've won." "damn you ARHH" "It is over now Arthur, it's over" "oh dutch, he's a rat. You know it and I know it."

This is not a super powered being, not a hero, just a man at the end of his life trying to do the right thing and succomming every hardship he has ever faced.

Son: why is my sister named rose Me: because your mother love rose Son: thanks dad Me: no problem You’re My Brother 7:53

17:15 *mashes the shit out of the x button*

Girls: you don't know what it's like to be betrayed! *Boys:*

This is one of the best edits I have ever heard, an unimaginable job.

9:45 probably my favorite part

08:40 hands down best part, by far.

In my first time playing this game, the first sound at 0:00 ... I already knew the end was here. I already could tell that this is where John and Arthur have to have the last ride of their lives together

1:45, 3:00 and 8:40 My favorite parts

This made me cry more wtf

*Arthur is Rockstar's bravest and strongest protagonist. The man managed to fight, kill several dangerous men and animals, faced gunmen, and managed to face Micah with tuberculosis. He had nothing to lose, and that was enough for him not to fear death.*

I can't explain it, but something about this song really exemplifies the entirety of this game. It feels tragic, and triumphant at the same time. It's like you can feel the weight of all those we've lost on our journey, all those who have betrayed us. And the high notes are pushing through the sadder notes, desperately clawing their way to the top, just like Arthur taking John to the mountain. Just so there can be atleast _one_ good thing that came out of this heartbreaking tale of a hero who gave everything, and received nothing except for the notion that maybe he died a good man

I love how the name of the song is red dead redemption

Fuck in retrospect when i think of reflecting on all the hours i spent with the Dutch Van Der Lind gang, it really sends me into an emotional roller coaster and I tear up and begin to cry. Over a game. About people. That don't exist. This is how you craft a masterpiece.

Molly’s death : where boys cried Hosea’s death : where men cried Lenny’s death : where chads cried Your horses death after you flee from camp : *where legends cried*

Best soundtrack in the world

Encapsulates the feeling of urgency, reflection, despair, and the "end" all in one track. Gorgeous

12:55 that sound was epic

Just think.. Arthur's lungs were basically swiss cheese at this point of the story and he still managed to give Micah as hard of a fight as he did.. this man earned his redemption.

8:41 I find to be the most epic part

It's been about a year or two since I last properly played Red Dead Redemption 2. But I still think about it almost every day at least once, that's how I know it's a truly special experience.

This game has the best soundtrack I've ever heard. Just excellent.

Who goes back for the money doesn't get to hear this masterpiece.

I didnt think the thing at the end would actually work. I am surprised.

My one regret in life is ill never be able to play this for the first time again my god what a game.

"Know glory and forget about shame" - Blind man Cassidy (he tells you the actual choice you should do instead of getting the money help john.)

Don't forget the moment Authur has with his horse. Both high honor and low honor outcomes are the same. For a cowboy/outlaw their horse was their life, they took care of the horse and their horse would care of them. Authur going back to say goodbye while under gunfire shows how much he cared for his horse. I didn't cry at the end of rdr2 when Authur dies. But I did cry when he was saying goodbye to his horse. It really shows who he became at the end of the game and it was sad in that moment to realize that this was the end. Horse dies = Authur dies. It's the symbology

betrayed from your family, Being hunted by pinkertons. And STILL fighting to save your brother while being sick. Knowing he wont survive. What a chad.

I firmly believe that helping John escape instead of going for the money is the only correct way to beat the game.

8:03 I don’t know why but during that part of the track, I have a few words flooding my mind. “I love my family” and “You are actually kind”. One being Arthur’s voice, the other being the universe (and song) telling him “You were actually a good person. Don’t worry about your past mistakes, you can now die as who you really are. Doing what truly matters to you.” Like the universe forgives him. Beautiful ❤

This is my jam right here. If only my fight with Mustang was intense with this.

The Seven Horseman: -Arthur Morgan (Enforcer, His Most Senior Gun, Legend of The East) -John Marston (Father, Former Outlaw, Gunslinger, Legend of The West) -Charles Smith (Native American) -Dutch Van Der Linde (Leader, Notorious Outlaw) -Javier Escuella (Mexican, Drifter, Exiled) -Bill Williamson (Former Sharpshooter, Military, Discharged) -Micah Bell (Outlaw, Murderer, Hot-Headed Thief)

I like to think the parts with the violin represents Arthur while the guitar represents John

7:53

"You're my brother..." "I know... I know..." *"HAVE AT ME YOU SONS OF BITCHES!!"* 8:09

I saw Arthur’s death in game today. Ya I am late but this was the most saddest thing I saw. And yes I helped Joan and died with max honor. Best song I ever heard. And now I am playing as Joan.

STILL GOT A LITTLE FIGHT IN YOU, HAVE YOU BOY!?!

I love the extended version, but I wish there was a version with the best parts of the song getter weaker and were condensed into just that ya know? To show that Arthur's strength is waning as the drums and guitar fade into a haunting violin melody. Reminding the player that this is the end, and that Arthur can't make it outta this one. As much as you plead, and desperately crawl toward the revolver. The 60+ plus hours you have spent with Arthur are ending. As much as you don't want them to.

Arthur was a bad man to many, but a hero to us. As the player, we watched a man who brutally murdered hundreds of people and still felt anguish and sorrow for Arthur. The Pinkertons were doing their job of catching criminals but we, we were fighting an emotional roller coaster. How come this can happen, Rockstar can make us feel sad for a wanted criminal. They truly put out a masterpiece of a game, and one that will be rivalled for decades to come. Playing this for the first time was an experience in gaming I don’t think I’ll ever forget.

One day, years from now, in another universe, Dutch won't have a plan...

I love the Wild West guitar notes/chords, drums, and violins in this. So epic but sad at the same time.

17:15 hits so hard

It's Pretty good.

Veo que hablas español, eres el único que he visto que la haya subido completa hasta con la parte final de violín, yo hace tiempo en mi canal subí solo la versión de Arthur solo antes de que viniera Micah, te mereces mucho más reconocimiento la verdad.

YOU ARE MY BROTHER

Thank you for posting the full version!!! You sir have honor level 1,000!

I'm coming with you. I'm gonna get you out of this bulls*** even if it's the last god damn thing I do. *the last thing he does*

This piece is what keeps me going. The epicness, the drive, it's just perfect! ❤

I love this game, both of the Red Dead games actually. They're by far my most favorite games ever and I don't think I will ever forget them. I loved the story just so god dang much and it's such a good one I don't think I ever CAN forget it! I'm so so happy that these games exist, and I'm even happier that my dad showed me the trailer for the second game. I thought it was cool when I first saw it, but I figured I'd only watch my dad play it. But then I decided to try it out and I've beaten it 5 times now lol. It's truly a beautiful game with beautiful graphics, music and most of all, a beautiful story! I'm definitely excited to see if more games come out. I will wait 10 years if I have to for another great game!

Sounds amazing!

1:46 my favourite part. It’s so badass and for me illustrates high honour Arthur’s resolve.

Thanks for putting this mix together! I listen to your music all day! Really appreciate you doing this bro!

14:35

"get the hell outta here and be god damn man!" those words changed RDR2 forever.

*RdR iS jUsT a WeStErN gTa*

Top 5 favorite missions is this American Venom, Braithwaite Manor Battle, Bronte Raid and of course House building for beginners

Great edit! I wanted to go keep mine full of action, so I let the Micah fight variation out of it (felt a bit out of place), but you made it sound ok ^^

17:15 i love that part pls make a loop

Seriously dude, this is better than the original ost.

If only Arthur's last sunrise had the same screenshot as Jack when he popped agent Ross fishing

fuck i couldn't even listen to 5 seconds of it without crying and remembering the ending.. god damnit he deserved so much better than that

One of the most underrated songs of the game. The slow build up representing the knowledge that this is the end, the fanfare of Arthur’s final good deed, and the climax of it all that leads into the fight with Micah and doesn’t end till Dutch steps on Arthur’s hand.

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A man with everything to lose is a dangerous man, but a man with nothing left to lose is the deadliest of all…

0:21 Help John get to safety 1:48 Riding with John out of camp 2:45 Running with John up the mountain 3:27 Arthur and John's horses are killed 4:10 Micah ambushes Arthur 5:47 Arthur vs Micah 6:33 Arthur gives John his hat and satchel 7:54 "Youre my brother," "I know..." 8:20 Arthur's last stand 9:23 Arthur's theme in all its glory 9:43 "I gotcha now black lung!" 14:15 "Oh black lung, you dont know how much ive longed to do this." "Sure." 17:20 "Oh black lung, you aint gonna reach that gun. You aint! You lost, my sick friend." "In the end Micah, despite my best efforts to the contrary, it turns out ive won."