How Rhythm Drives The Music Of Ace Combat

Lots of music theory discussion centers around elements of melody and harmony, but relatively little is written about rhythm. Specifically, I haven't found nearly as much discussion on the theory behind how 'beats' work as I have for other aspects of composition, and as a drummer, I found it exciting to explore the rhythmic side of the Ace Combat series' music. Hopefully you find it just as exciting to watch this video!

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[ROBOHOLIC]

Me: *Not knowing a single thing about music theory*

*Nods in agreement*

[Mobius]

This video basically feels like a well-deserved love letter to Keiki Kobayashi and everyone else who worked on the music in the Ace Combat series.

[doppurr]

As an Ace Combat fan, I want to say thank you for bringing some attention to the series.

[richitzer]

"There are songs like you in every generation, and I've written every last one of them." -Keiki Kobayashi, probably

[RadicalRaymondd]

Ace Combat Music getting some recognition hell yeah gamer 👏

[giggityguy]

11:47 You know he's got mad respecc for the composition when he transcribed almost an entire minute of music and just let it play uninterrupted

[Omegasaxon]

You forgot to talk about how the missile warning sound provides even more rhythmic dissonance in Daredevil-

Oh. Wait, that's NOT part of the song?

[Suzurinn]

Fun fact about AC7's Daredevil track (the one he let play way longer then he normally lets things go):

It was completely scrapped and remade, rushed last minute to fit the fights timing and events.

And it's one of the best pieces in AC7, and one of my favorites in the series entirely. The people behind Ace Combat are amazing.

[ryanmanuel]

It is perfectly reasonable to play Ace Combat just for the music. Ace Combat 4's soundtrack is absolutely incredible.

[TugaAvenger]

Focus on my beloved AC and its music aside, I have to commend you on your presentaiton. I could not be any more of a layman in music and all the formal terms flew over my head, but the underlying concepts came across clearly regardless. That is a tough sell. Fantastic.

[StGSteve]

You won't believe this Jean-Louis! All of them have cross rhythm insignias!

[DuckGaming]

Ever since i was 18 i listen to ace combat in my car, am 33 now still awesome thats why i dont want it to die, other games be like 3 songs and done just bcuz its a 10/10 game but AC is 7/10 so nobody buys it.... They dont know that they are missing bout 50 great songs from AC that never dies

[EAFSQ]

Soundtrack list:

0:04 - Briefing 2 - Ace Combat 5: Unsung War (Ace Combat 5: Squadron Leader in EU)
0:59 - Briefing 1 - Ace Combat 5: Unsung War
2:26 - Liberation of Gracemeria - Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
5:28 - Zero - Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
8:39 - First Flight - Ace Combat 5: Unsung War
10:33 - Daredevil - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
12:41 - Blockade - Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies (Ace Combat 4: Distant Thunder in EU)

[johnhammond]

Me: Ace Combat's music is good
8-bit Music Theory: Ace Combat's music is SCIENTIFICALLY BRILLIANT!

[PhoenixFlight]

Thank you so much for taking on my patreon suggestion! AC's soundtrack is incredible and I'm glad you're helping it gain some more recognition! Nice touch adding some of my other suggestions to the beginning and end of the vid. Briefing 2 and Blockade are incredible tracks too!

Also you didn't realize it, but Aug 19, 2019 is a huge day in AC7 history as the Stonehenge Defensive occured.

[catsfrommars]

How it feels to be an Ace Combat fan:
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"THERE ARE DOZENS OF US!"

[unicron]

WHAT

I wasn't expecting this

Thank you for releasing a music theory video and recognizing Ace Combat. I always saw Ace Combat as something unrecognized in the popular media. I love your channel and I love this game franchise. Thank you

[KeeperOfTheSevenKeys.]

Ace Combat's soundtrack is damn near unparallelled in gaming.

[conorreedRC]

That Sly Cooper/Katy Perry/Flame meme is what I needed today, thank you

[sethcunningham]

I feel like you could do a 2 hour video on the music of Ace Combat. You’ve literally just scratched the surface.