I love that the most ridiculous thing in this game isn't a Liberian cyborg ninja dueling to the death with a Brazilian samurai with the Southwestern sun in the background or flipping a 3 story tall mech, but having a politician that literally fights for what he believes in even though he knows it'll cost him his life.
That's the interesting thing about Armstrong. I don't think he knew he was going to die. I think he legitimately believed he was going to kill Raiden. Yet, when Raiden did beat him, he faced and accepted his defeat. Even if he was convinced he wouldn't die, Armstrong was ready to do so for his beliefs.
@@roguescorner9042 Armstrong knew Raiden would either come to join him, or would kill him. He never believed he would be able to defeat Raiden in combat, but by the end he did break through and leave a mark on him. The whole point of this theme is drawing parallels between Armstrong and a Raiden, showing how deep down they believe the same things “maybe we’re both the same” but for different reasons, and that they’re products of the environment that created them “but nobody is to blame” The difference is that Raiden still believes that killing Armstrong will change something, while Armstrong knows that “violence breeds violence” and offers Raiden peace instead, knowing that continuing the chain of violence gets them nowhere. To both of them “new life will be born beneath the bloodstained sand” which is Raiden convincing himself that killing Armstrong will have a lasting impact, while Armstrong is thinking the same thing, but about how his own death is inevitable, yet he can pass his legacy onto Raiden, birthing new life and purpose into him.
@@SpartanJ113 i think the song is actually about Raiden realizing that Sam was just like him. "Standing here i realize you WERE just like me trying to make history".
@@SpartanJ113 I think you’re glorifying armstrong a bit too much there. He mighta accepted his death the moment it happened, but he definitely did not think he’d lose to raiden. He’s a politician, not some honor-bound warrior. Dude has, just like raiden said, lived his life pretty comfortably and repeatedly avoided endangering himself for others’ sakes. Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t he skip getting drafted on purpose, and additionally shit on raiden by saying he’ll die and be forgotten, while Armstrong will go on to “fix the world”? He definitely was not banking on raiden winning. Lastly, I’d recommend checking out the Tanya boss from Library of Ruina, specifically the pre-battle cutscene. She’s just like Armstrong in the sense that she just wants a world where strength is everything, and the strong rule the weak. Her opponent is a character I think you should look into, they’ve got plenty of development through the game’s prequel and this one, and her dialogues are surprisingly insightful for the kind of person she is. Check it out!
Nearly all Metal gear rising boss fights has extremely remarkable themes MGR is still one of the best games I have ever played until this day in so many ways
You have to do The Only Thing I Know For Real next! I would suggest you play the game. It is short and sweet. The thing is, this is not Raiden's (followed your wrath) song, it is Armstrong's (carved his own path) and when you combine the songs with the characters and the gameplay, prepare to be blown away.
@@roguescorner9042 It is answered pretty definitively when Armstrong tells Raiden at the end to "carve your own path" as if he had refused to do so and only one of them followed his "wrath".
@@77professional The lyric still works the other way around. Raiden did carve his own path in life. While Armstrong in a sense followed his wrath. What is his philosophy if not wrathful and chaotic.
Actually, other way around. It is Raiden’s song. Evidenced by Jetstream Sam’s DLC, where the his boss theme is Collective Consciousness. Also at the end of the fight, Armstrong tells Raiden to “carve his own path.” Another thing: when the fight concludes, Armstrong tells Raiden "We're not so different... you... and I," which is in direct contrast to the song, which says "Standing here, I realize you were just like me."
The song is definitely Raiden’s song, the bit where the lyrics point out that the other followed their wrath which clear as day is referring to Armstrong from Raiden’s perspective.
Atlas been watching for a long time now, and you are STILL my favourite music reactor! You don't over exaggerate for views and pause a million times during the song. You authentically just jam out and get in the groove! On-top you have mad skills yourself and you know what you're talking about! Keep em comin!
The next ones you should listen to are: Rules of Nature (Raiden's theme/Metal Gear Ray) I'm My Own Master Now (Blade Wolf's theme) Hot Wind Blowing (Khamsin's theme) Red Sun (Sundowner's theme) Stains of Time (Monsoon's theme) The Only Thing I Know For Real (Jetstream Sam's theme)
I have a dream. That one day every person in this nation will control their own destiny. A nation of the truly free, dammit. A nation of action, not words, ruled by strength, not committee! -Senator Steven Armstrong
Fun fact, this song was originally supposed to be titled “Blood Stained Sand” but everybody loved the “It has to be this way” part much more, so they stuck with the second name more.
@@sabianv2009 the right from wrong? When our guard is down, I think we'll both agree That violence breeds violence But in the end it has to be this way
“People these days don’t care about what’s right or wrong. It’s all about the spin, how well you can shift blame to the other guy. People these days only see what they want to see.” -Senator Armstrong.
I understand thinking the I think well both agree that violence breeds violence is between raiden and his mechanical self if you haven’t played the game, but It’s actually raiden realizing that the main antagonist’s ideology isn’t far off from his
@@AtlasBenighted it’s a direct conversation, as the fight goes on he realizes that while he disagrees with armstrong’s methods, he agrees with his ideology, it’s him realizing how similar they are, i reccomend playing the game or at leas t watching the cutscenes as Armstrong is one of the most entertaining main villains of any game of all time
@@AtlasBenighted Yeah its actually a apology and towards the final boss no less. Which makes it even more poetic because the previous song that plays for the final boss Collective Consciousness is what Raiden initially perceives Armstrong to be which is just another corrupt politician but when It Has To Be This Way comes in, Raiden realizes that Armstrong is a lot like him. He laments having to kill him but his methods are abhorrent and thus "It Has To Be This Way".
You may find it crazy that this is the theme of the most amazing political and economical debate in media. But all of Rising is crazy. This is just the final level of batshit insanity and not only does it work, but its message is actually pretty deep and yet people are diving deeper into it than a majority of Metal Gear Games. It may have to do with its continuation on the themes of Sons of Liberty, or it may just have to do with finding common ground in the now between this world and our own fragile society reliant on memes and social media. Almost every hardcore metal gear fan I knew going into college hated this game and thought of it as a joke and money grabbing bullshit. They are probably dying slowly right now knowing its constantly reviving with deep discussions while people realize crazy anime bullshit existed in Metal gear since the beginning. Rising was just the most embracing of it and because of that we got phosiphies that rivaled Solidus out of what was initially a meme. I'm not joking. There may as well be lectures on Armstrong's speeches and their moralities as well as the lasting impact his last fight leaves on Raiden with his words and acceptance of defeat with congratulations and no ill will. Giving Raiden his blessing to carry on in his own way as he proved to be the better of the two in his might makes right mentality. Its literally amazing how people are picking apart the philosophical ideals of a Platinum game almost ten years after its initial release. Thats almost as crazy as the fact there are still people playing it for the very first time to this day and having a fucking blast.
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MAKING THE MOTHER OF ALL FINAL-BOSS THEMES HERE ATLAS, CANT FRET OVER EVERY SINGLE NOTE.
I love that the most ridiculous thing in this game isn't a Liberian cyborg ninja dueling to the death with a Brazilian samurai with the Southwestern sun in the background or flipping a 3 story tall mech, but having a politician that literally fights for what he believes in even though he knows it'll cost him his life.
That's the interesting thing about Armstrong. I don't think he knew he was going to die. I think he legitimately believed he was going to kill Raiden. Yet, when Raiden did beat him, he faced and accepted his defeat. Even if he was convinced he wouldn't die, Armstrong was ready to do so for his beliefs.
@@roguescorner9042 Armstrong knew Raiden would either come to join him, or would kill him. He never believed he would be able to defeat Raiden in combat, but by the end he did break through and leave a mark on him.
The whole point of this theme is drawing parallels between Armstrong and a Raiden, showing how deep down they believe the same things “maybe we’re both the same” but for different reasons, and that they’re products of the environment that created them “but nobody is to blame” The difference is that Raiden still believes that killing Armstrong will change something, while Armstrong knows that “violence breeds violence” and offers Raiden peace instead, knowing that continuing the chain of violence gets them nowhere. To both of them “new life will be born beneath the bloodstained sand” which is Raiden convincing himself that killing Armstrong will have a lasting impact, while Armstrong is thinking the same thing, but about how his own death is inevitable, yet he can pass his legacy onto Raiden, birthing new life and purpose into him.
@@SpartanJ113 i think the song is actually about Raiden realizing that Sam was just like him. "Standing here i realize you WERE just like me trying to make history".
and a dude with shields kidnapping children to take their brains to make them roll on his favorite gacha games to make his *i m p a c t*
@@SpartanJ113 I think you’re glorifying armstrong a bit too much there. He mighta accepted his death the moment it happened, but he definitely did not think he’d lose to raiden. He’s a politician, not some honor-bound warrior. Dude has, just like raiden said, lived his life pretty comfortably and repeatedly avoided endangering himself for others’ sakes. Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t he skip getting drafted on purpose, and additionally shit on raiden by saying he’ll die and be forgotten, while Armstrong will go on to “fix the world”? He definitely was not banking on raiden winning.
Lastly, I’d recommend checking out the Tanya boss from Library of Ruina, specifically the pre-battle cutscene. She’s just like Armstrong in the sense that she just wants a world where strength is everything, and the strong rule the weak. Her opponent is a character I think you should look into, they’ve got plenty of development through the game’s prequel and this one, and her dialogues are surprisingly insightful for the kind of person she is. Check it out!
One of the best OST's of all time, so energetic and meaningful!
So guud
Nearly all Metal gear rising boss fights has extremely remarkable themes
MGR is still one of the best games I have ever played until this day in so many ways
You have to do The Only Thing I Know For Real next! I would suggest you play the game. It is short and sweet. The thing is, this is not Raiden's (followed your wrath) song, it is Armstrong's (carved his own path) and when you combine the songs with the characters and the gameplay, prepare to be blown away.
There's a debate that says that while this is Armstrong's boss battle song, the song is actually about Raiden.
@@roguescorner9042 It is answered pretty definitively when Armstrong tells Raiden at the end to "carve your own path" as if he had refused to do so and only one of them followed his "wrath".
@@77professional The lyric still works the other way around. Raiden did carve his own path in life. While Armstrong in a sense followed his wrath. What is his philosophy if not wrathful and chaotic.
Actually, other way around. It is Raiden’s song. Evidenced by Jetstream Sam’s DLC, where the his boss theme is Collective Consciousness. Also at the end of the fight, Armstrong tells Raiden to “carve his own path.” Another thing: when the fight concludes, Armstrong tells Raiden "We're not so different... you... and I," which is in direct contrast to the song, which says "Standing here, I realize you were just like me."
The song is definitely Raiden’s song, the bit where the lyrics point out that the other followed their wrath which clear as day is referring to Armstrong from Raiden’s perspective.
Man, I've waited for so long for you to listen to one of Metal Gear Rising's soundtracks. Believe me, they're all worth a shot.
So the reactions to the MGR OST are getting started... this will be good.
NANOMACHINES SON!!!
IT HARDENS IN RESPONSE TO MUSICAL QUALITY~
@@DianaProudmoore YOU CANT OUTPERFORM ME, JACK!
@@demoman5864WHAT DID I JUST SAY?
Atlas been watching for a long time now, and you are STILL my favourite music reactor! You don't over exaggerate for views and pause a million times during the song. You authentically just jam out and get in the groove!
On-top you have mad skills yourself and you know what you're talking about! Keep em comin!
Wow, thank you so much!
Well now you have to do the rest of the soundtrack
You've opened a whole door
The thirst
the only thing i hate about this song is that its so damn short... i have to put it on repeat for maximum effect... I ain't mad tho
Indeed
BENEATH THE BLOOD STAINED SAAAAND!
I almost shed a tear at how epic that sounds. Maannnn
The next ones you should listen to are:
Rules of Nature (Raiden's theme/Metal Gear Ray)
I'm My Own Master Now (Blade Wolf's theme)
Hot Wind Blowing (Khamsin's theme)
Red Sun (Sundowner's theme)
Stains of Time (Monsoon's theme)
The Only Thing I Know For Real (Jetstream Sam's theme)
This is Collective conciousness erasure
Also, A Stranger I Remain is underrated. Better than Red Sun.
And no forget The hot wind Blowing, is too good!!!
Rules of nature is only the Metal Gears theme it has to be this way is raidens theme
oh yes! ive been waiting for this
You just touched a nest called MGR soundtrack. I'm certainly you'll love "Red Sun" and "Collective consciousness".
The lyrics the mix of rock and tecno ....the feelings....all is a majestic composición.
I LOVED THIS
Really hope you do "The Only Thing I Know For Real" from this OST as well
Great vid as always Atlas!
Thanks mate!
You gotta do the only thing I know for real both of these songs are absolute bangers and are without a doubt workout songs.
Considering how right up your alley this one was, i’m surprised it wasn’t given to you sooner
Love the new format! All your reactions are extremly good!!
Thank you! This format is already outdated, now is ever better!
The theme song of punching things really fast
The way he stretches the word SAND,, lol too much sand, that dude made a whole beach by stretching it that long. LOVE IT ^^
finally, been waiting for this reaction
Hell yea I've been waiting for this song reaction
With no story context, you had an interesting take on the meaning behind the lyrics.
I have a dream. That one day every person in this nation will control their own destiny. A nation of the truly free, dammit. A nation of action, not words, ruled by strength, not committee!
-Senator Steven Armstrong
Making the mother of all omelletes here, Atlas! Can't fret over every egg!
Nice! Another metal gear reaction ♡
Fun fact, this song was originally supposed to be titled “Blood Stained Sand” but everybody loved the “It has to be this way” part much more, so they stuck with the second name more.
What's the source for this? I'd like to read whatever document or interview with the original composers, already read the one on Platinum's blog.
@@zummone his source is he made it the fuck up
STANDING HERE I REALIZE
YOU WERE JUST LIKE ME~
@@DianaProudmoore trying to make history
@@Gabriel-all But who's to judge?
@@sabianv2009 the right from wrong?
When our guard is down, I think we'll both agree
That violence breeds violence
But in the end it has to be this way
Love the videos! Would love to see behelit from berserk 1997 next!
Finally man finally !!!!! 🔥
and there is another version for this song but just a insturmental its mind blowing
The button of the iceberg. Got to hear the whole shig. IT's awesome
This game is a timeless masterpiece
What's cool about this song is that it works both ways between Raiden and the final boss of the game.
Race Against Fate from Metro Exodus is one of the only songs that gets me emotional from any game. Love to see you listen to that one
Finally
YES YES YES YES
Y E S !
I recommend stains of time if you hadn’t heard it already
the drums in that song almost gave me a heart attack when i first listened
FINALLY!
NANOMACHINES!
You should play this game if you haven't, it's insanely good
Yes, indeeeed
STANDING HERE
yeah you gotta hear all the boss themes they all slap!
The thirst!
@@AtlasBenighted you're gonna love em! Give respect to I'm my own master now, heavily underrated compared to the others even though it's the best one
My 3rd favourite ost from this canon game!!
Raiden: WHY ARENT YOU DEAF!?
ARMSTRONG: Hehehe, *NANOMUSICIANS SON*
I came when I heard the drums
EVERYONE STAND FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE!!!
“People these days don’t care about what’s right or wrong. It’s all about the spin, how well you can shift blame to the other guy. People these days only see what they want to see.”
-Senator Armstrong.
---also the La li lu le lo
Ooo should to stains of time next
commenting for the algorithm
😄
Making a mother of all shinys can't fret over evry pemire ball
Playlist!!!
Which did you like more, this or Theme of Laura? :)
React all the boss themes because they are all phenomenal
It's been a minute
You can't hurt me Jack i have a dream!
It's deliberately left ambiguous whether this song is about the protagonist, the antagonist or their conflict, and that is really quite neat.
This was really cool! Now I wanna see you react to Lady Dimitrescus Boss Battle theme in Resident Evil Village!
Thanks!
To this day I love your content but I do miss the long format compared to the new short videos
Do the only i thing i know for real next
IT SLAPS
This music makes me want to go to my boss and fire him
😆😆
finally at least ! you should check every song of this game !
The thirst
try devil trigger next that would be cool to see your analysis of how that slaps so hard
I already did
@@AtlasBenighted alright then, also nice channel bud
We need raiden again
Back in action
Next sequel
Metal gear rising 2
Agent raiden
👍🙏🙏🙏
You have to do serious sam war 4 gladiator!
Always love to see your reaction videos! You should check out the new Genshin Impact Scaramouche battle theme! It will blow your mind!
Thank you!
Please can you make a reaction to "'"Level !" But It's Actually a Soundtrack"
Red sus.
Red sus over paradise!
Red sus. Red sus over paradise.
Golden rays of the glorious sunshine.
I understand thinking the I think well both agree that violence breeds violence is between raiden and his mechanical self if you haven’t played the game, but It’s actually raiden realizing that the main antagonist’s ideology isn’t far off from his
Ah, gotcha
@@AtlasBenighted it’s a direct conversation, as the fight goes on he realizes that while he disagrees with armstrong’s methods, he agrees with his ideology, it’s him realizing how similar they are, i reccomend playing the game or at leas t watching the cutscenes as Armstrong is one of the most entertaining main villains of any game of all time
"Deep inside, we're kindred spirits, you.. and I"
@@AtlasBenighted Yeah its actually a apology and towards the final boss no less. Which makes it even more poetic because the previous song that plays for the final boss Collective Consciousness is what Raiden initially perceives Armstrong to be which is just another corrupt politician but when It Has To Be This Way comes in, Raiden realizes that Armstrong is a lot like him. He laments having to kill him but his methods are abhorrent and thus "It Has To Be This Way".
PLEASE REACT TO I'M HERE FROM SONIC FRONTIERS, I BEG YOU
do snake eater next.
Can you react to "Stalemate" and or "Hurricane suite" by Yasuharu Takanashi (Naruto)
Stains of Time.... That's all
Meme vibes here
You may find it crazy that this is the theme of the most amazing political and economical debate in media. But all of Rising is crazy. This is just the final level of batshit insanity and not only does it work, but its message is actually pretty deep and yet people are diving deeper into it than a majority of Metal Gear Games. It may have to do with its continuation on the themes of Sons of Liberty, or it may just have to do with finding common ground in the now between this world and our own fragile society reliant on memes and social media.
Almost every hardcore metal gear fan I knew going into college hated this game and thought of it as a joke and money grabbing bullshit. They are probably dying slowly right now knowing its constantly reviving with deep discussions while people realize crazy anime bullshit existed in Metal gear since the beginning. Rising was just the most embracing of it and because of that we got phosiphies that rivaled Solidus out of what was initially a meme.
I'm not joking. There may as well be lectures on Armstrong's speeches and their moralities as well as the lasting impact his last fight leaves on Raiden with his words and acceptance of defeat with congratulations and no ill will. Giving Raiden his blessing to carry on in his own way as he proved to be the better of the two in his might makes right mentality.
Its literally amazing how people are picking apart the philosophical ideals of a Platinum game almost ten years after its initial release. Thats almost as crazy as the fact there are still people playing it for the very first time to this day and having a fucking blast.
Dark Souls effect
lmao "playlist" ME TOO
react to umineko - dead angle
React to god of war ragnarok theme
Please man , i beg you to listen to world of warcraft wintergrasp music , its a beatiful masterpiece
Generic engagement for the algorithm.
How about a reaction of Kingdom of Predators from Hunter x Hunter?
Should check guilty gear
You don't react on Hisoka's theme from hunter x hunter and this is a problem
how do you rate his OST?
NANOMACHINES.
This is metal but not as metal as "INTERSTELLAR STOMPER"!!!