Warcraft III Frozen Throne Music - Arthas Theme

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[HyperionRed]

Back when I was a child, hearing this theme hyped me up to levels you couldn't imagine. It immerses you into the W3 universe, which, at that time was unmatched. King Arthas, the best Warcraft character!

[KirgisA]

Arthas: what is it?
Anubarak: oh no...its REFORGED... Fight ... fight like never before ...

[billoverbeck]

The first character that taught me not every story has a happy ending and you will not always be the hero of it. This beign 10 years old was an absolutely mindfuck and made me see the World in another way, i always expected arthas to redeem himself but when he started the slaughter of the survivors of the Alliance i knew there was no way back, i learned someone can sympathize with villains aswell

[Buttonmasher]

It really captures the dark majesty of Arthas' return to Lordaeron to get revenge on the Dreadlords (which is when this theme plays if I recall correctly). It's a heroic piece, but there's that overwhelming sense of tragedy and darkness evident in the theme that makes it like a twisted parody of what he could have been.

[Ixtzalit]

1:12 ''Illidan has mocked the Scourge long enough. It’s time we put the fear of death back in him.''

[Almahser]

"Back, you mindless ones ones! You shall not fall today, my King!" - Kel'Thuzad

[dudeguy]

01:22 Kel'Thuzad: "You shall not fall today, my king!"

[davidtimmer]

You've been a loyal...friend, Kel'Thuzad. I don't know what the future holds or if I'll ever return. But I want you to watch over this land, see to it that my legacy endures.

[shikalakabum]

Illidan has mocked the Scourge long enough. It's time we put the fear of death back in him

[jay]

This one captures Arthas' role in this game really well. A lot of people here have mentioned the tragic aspect, which is true. If you listen to the music, from 0:37 to 1:12, this part is a remake of a track from the Reign of Chaos soundtrack album called "Tragic Confrontation." It's the same track that was played in the scene where Uther and Jaina were talking in Stratholme after Arthas had purged the city. The track itself was very tragic. However, this "Arthas Theme" did well in adding the drums right after it, making the entire track sound like: 1) Prince Arthas has arrived, with power, right of succession, and a determination to save his people, then 2) His life has been tragic, if you think back about his life, and then 3) He is still the King, in a different form (Undead), with power and determination, leaving the tragedy behind, still saving his people, his Undead minions.

[AtillaTheFun]

This tune sounds imposing... yet rather tragic at the same time...

[darkseidofapokolips]

Perfect song for a human. Ultimately it's a war like song... With subtle hints of hope and melancholy. Then darkness

[jimhuffman]

If you think about it, this is all because Arthas was sleep deprived. Just look at those eyes. He definitely hasn't slept in weeks, perhaps months, and it is said sleep deprivation can lead to insanity

[roorsworch]

Heroic, but sinister. What a badass villain.

[danieldraxler]

too many memories...the best of time my life <3 playing w3 since 2003...I love dat song and all other

[NavyNukerz]

Possibly the greatest video game soundtrack ever. It captures arthas' story in a single 2 min track. How it starts with an imposing triumphant march and is abruptly interrupted by a solemn and tragic melody(which sounds like a song more often played at funerals). Reminiscent of arthas' "rigtheous" crusade being overshadowed by the atrocities he committed. The track is then slowly shifted back into an overwhelmingly triumphant marching theme, drowning out any thought of possible tragedies. Showcasing arthas the paladin's death and the sorrow it carries, and from it a new arthas is unbirthed, arthas the deathknight

[VLikaru]

man i remember being in queue for a match while this played.  Got you pumped

[analogman]

BACK YOU MINDLESS ONES! You shall not fall today, my king.

idk you can't top the old shit. the things they add with the Jailor is just standing on the backs of the greats hoping for it to work out.

You've been a loyal....friend.. kel'thuzad. remain in these lands and see that my legacy endures.

[lynnwang]

0:55 The sound of drums makes the music even more epic, a true masterpiece.

[blackmoon]

This theme represents well some kind of 'Ghost hero', a man, an ideal that 'once was' but now long gone, but whose unholy echo continues to haunt the world. Every evil deed Arthas made, was a perversion of his real self before his soul got taken away from him.