Shadowlord - EPIC ORCHESTRAL COVER/MIX (Nier: Replicant Spoilers)

It's been more than a year since I finished playing this game, but its impact on me lingers on. The music, in particular, is absolutely phenomenal, and I find myself frequently listening to the soundtrack. Amongst all the tracks, "Shadowlord" holds a special place in my heart. It masterfully combines elements that evoke a sense of religious significance, while simultaneously capturing the somber reality faced by the character it represents. I had previously created an English cover of the song, but this time, I wanted to venture into the realm of instrumental covers.

I also incorporated some of the other tracks from the game as well and mixed them in.

0:00 Shadowlord Classical Style
2:46 Battle for Yonah
6:19 Cursed Siblings
7:21 Loss
8:12 Rage
9:44 Death

[vimtocat]

The use of all the different themes such as Kainé's, Yonah's and even the main theme was a lovely addition, using Snow in Summer and the music was dirty on the heartstings and I love it.

[Voulton_S.]

The embodiment of their world's hope, killed by his own memory

[rurukitty]

I see a Nier: Replicant in the title, I click. I was not disappointed. Shadowlord is a masterpiece in video game music. And this remix is pure perfection.

[EspressosWork]

When I needed literally every other music channel to do this damn song they ignored it. Slept on it. White Chlorinated over tokyo on it. I have literally. Waited. Twelve. God. Damn. Years. For you. You have no idea what this means for me. You're the chosen one. The one to restore balance to the mixes I've WAITED FOR. I AM SO BLESSED BY YOUR PRESENCE. I KNEEL.

[grimoireweissfan]

Kaine and Brother Nier's themes melding together was beautiful

[marshmellowheadgamer]

is it just me or do i faintly hear yall's english lyrics being sung in the background at the start of the piece? if not, must've been listening to that banger for a million times

[mcdee]

Our world is dying. Once thriving populations now lie decimated by plague and disease. ...The end has never felt so close - NieR/Shadowlord himself.

[proxxei]

"Moai Shadowlord isn't real, he can't hurt you!"

Maoi Shadowlord:

Jokes aside, very cool mix. Thanks for uploading it.

[simmothy]

This is genuinely a masterpiece and is probably my favourite version of shadow Lord now :) !

[Robertheee]

This is my new favorite together with the Another Edit version of Shadowlord. The Another Edit version has a pure orchestra only section towards the end - I think that is a really impactful section, I'd have loved to hear it here towards the climax, as well.

[bobowon]

wonder how different the game would be if noire just explained wtf was going on

[zirojons]

5:45. Can someone share a link to the art of the Shadowlord that is depicted on the background?

[IntonerFour]

This is a masterpiece, just absolutely gorgeous. Despite already having goosebumps, when Kainé’s motif unexpectedly burst in my eyes watered a little due to how much she means to me as a character more than any other.

[ebucehil]

Shadowlord is literally my favorite piece of soundtrack in any media ever and this gotta be the best version of it. Absolutely great.

[kotenara]

Demn, the mixing between Kaine and the Percussion is so well smooth! Love this remix man!

[christiaangritter]

So, three things.

1: love the composition of this, and the integration of tracks like Yonah's theme and Kaine's and whatever that track was that plays with NieR. But most certainly the part where snow in the summer started playing. That gave me chills.
2: I find it kinda a shame that the video has spoilery visuals, since I feel this track (if ignoring the long buildup before action starts again when looped) would work well for a thing I am hosting, and the people who'd get to hear it aren't in the know of everything NieR related.
3: Random idea... but I wonder how an attempted combination between Shadowlord and Kuroi Uta would sound... or perhaps a DrakenNieR final boss medley of sorts. Just a personal thought. And perhaps an even more niche idea would be shadowlord... and Sealed Vessel from Hollow Knight.

Anyways, lovely remix. Very nicely made.

[OniContraverum]

Perfection. Thats all there is to say about this. Perfectly captured everything that made the original so tragic and made it better. Subbed

[supersonicguy]

Nice! Instantly click seeing a new Shadowlord cover lol

[dast.radling]

Those *drums* at the Loss portion! I got chills, my dude. Subscription added!

Edit: the chimes, too! Everything about this version is amazing! Notifications on!

[meesteryellow]

This cover is beautiful 🥹 my favourite Shadowlord cover thus far