Jazz Pianist Reacts to Genshin Impact Music

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[ursmarrings]

Yu Peng-Chen, the composer, wrote "Gilded Runner" with the Fibonacci sequence in mind. The region in the game the track primarily plays at has themes and motifs revolving around life, flora, and wisdom/academics in general. And with the Golden Ratio being observed so frequently in nature, it just adds to the ludo-narrative experience.

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[JavaTheCup]

Honestly the music in Genshin is one of the best parts. Happy to see you taking a listen to it ☕

[samuelrayseldi]

Please make this a series. There are soooo many other godly OST in Genshin. Many different styles that is faithful to each region. Thanks Charles.

[sirminimuffin]

Fun fact: For each region the in the game, they use instruments from the actual region the fictional one is based upon!
ex: Inazuma, taking inspiration from japan, uses instruments like the Koto, Taiko, Shakuhachi and Shamisen.
Sumeru: Harps (egypt), sitar, etc.

[WynnofThule]

This music had an impact on me, just like how this game had an impact on my social life.

[DeeloYT]

Genshins music is unlike any other, truly so many great songs in this game that is FREE. Of course the game itself has some flaws but I will always be glad that I picked it up.

Edit: Please make this a series, I'm sure many people would love to see your reactions to a lot of the music in this game. My personal request would be the port ormos theme but honestly anything from this game would be great.

[mimamo]

Genshin has THE most underrated game OST of all time. Yeah, millions of fans adore it and professional musicians explain to us why it is genius, however within the game/entertainment industry it's completely overlooked. The game's music receives no awards, not even ANY nominations for regularly pumping out these amazing OSTs for over two years now. I don't necessarily feel bad for Genshin/Hoyoverse, but for Yu-Peng Chen, the composer, and his incredible team. They deserve some recognition! Thank you for making this video. :)

[aloomineyoom]

The Sumeru fight music is based on the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence, that’s pretty cool

[Petershelson]

There's literally no bad songs in Genshin. Yu Peng-Chen only knows how to write BANGERS.

[joshuacichon]

'Amazing blending of cultures' is a really good way to describe Genshin's music. The different regions in the game each take music from various cultures and make them into something truly beautiful. I loved the video, and I hope to see more Genshin music here in the future!

[rudozawa]

Charles, you GOTTA check out some of the boss themes from Genshin Impact as well... Incredibly cinematic and diverse pieces (Namely Azhdaha, Tartaglia and la Signora).

[rotuh]

Yu-peng Chen and his team are incredible at how they handle the Genshin soundtrack. They clearly have a deep understanding of music that may even be outside of their comfort zone and the result is just amazing. One other great example is "Die Mittsommernacht-Fantasie" which is basically Baroque gone modern. The theme builds up slowly and unassuming until suddenly they whip out a friggin guitar solo that throws you out of your chair and then it keeps building and building like it's the most epic fight ever, although you're just fighting a hilichurl.
And that exact theme is battle music from a 6 week limited-time event that might never appear again. They didn't need to go that hard on that theme yet here we are. So good. I'd love to see your reaction on that theme!
Other recommendations for another vid or just for listening if I had to choose some (aside form the boss themes) would probably be Hustle and Bustle of Ormos, Snow-Buried Tales, Before the Light Fades, Burst Into Flames (very underrated) and Inevitable Conflict. How about something that's chilling to the bone, like Enkanomiya's soundtrack? Hope or Nostalgia makes you just want to stop and listen, At Dawn and Dusk feels like you've gained enlightenment of a tragedy in the past.
Thanks for doing this!

[SnowySanctuary]

as a genshin impact victim i appreciate this analysis

[ShiyoWasTaken]

He should check out Yelan's demo theme since it's noir-jazz. Always a fun watch seeing musicians reacting to the game's music. Also helps us love and understand more the story behind the music, great video!

[Carsian]

I NEVER thought I'd see the day when a big music YouTuber I particularly love analyzes this game's OST. It means so so so much to me. Genshin's art and music direction have influenced me as a creator.

[azorailke]

Starting the video with Gilded Runner huh? I see. You are a bold one. The time signature is basically the Fibonacci sequence. I am sure someone has definitely commented on that.

Genshin's music is criminally underrated in the mainstream space. As a person who's involved in the music industry for almost three decades, its OST is arguably one of the deepest and most complex music in video game. Every musician can learn something from it. Some of the harmony is out of this world.

EDIT: Oh it looks like you saw the video explaining the use of Fibonnaci sequence.

[pizzajoke]

There’s definitely so much more music from Genshin that will make you jump out of your chair like Duel in the Mist did! If you want more from Sumeru, the same region Gilded Runner was written for, Swirls of the Stream is a lot like it (both are for when you’re in a battle) and really hits its stride when it gets to the French Horn downward glissando/trill. There’s also The Hustle and Bustle of Ormos, definitely a community favorite, and Caprice of the Leaves, which isn’t actually in the game but was written exclusively for a character’s trailer when they were released. The boss music also is really cool and extremely creative. I’d recommend checking Wrath of Monoceros Caeli and/or Rage Beneath the Mountains, both of which have some… unique instrumentation. And for something really out there, Die Mittsommernacht-Fantasie is a harpsichord piece that also features electric guitar. Make of that what you will.

[ChenAnPin]

The "drop" in Duel in the Mist always sends chills.

[blazingaxels]

Just a suggestion since I've loved every professional's reaction to it : the scaramouche battle theme. It goes into a of wild stuff especially with offbeats and the amazing tenor lead voice

[MarcoMeatball]

Welcome to the wind world of genshin impact music