LYRICS The unenlightened masses They cannot make the judgement call Give up free will forever Their voices won’t be heard at all Display obedience While never stepping out of line And blindly swear allegiance Let your country control your mind (Let your country control your soul) Live in ignorance And purchase your happiness When blood and sweat is the real cost Thinking ceases, the truth is lost Don’t you worry You’ll be told exactly what to do I give my people the lives they need The righteous will succeed The fires of greed will burn the weak So we’ll make freedom obsolete Making whole the fabric of society Collective consciousness controlled as you will see (Let your country control your soul) (Let your country control your soul) (Let your country control your soul) (Let your country control your soul...) The passive backward masses Are the result of what I’ve sought A shepherds might surpasses The sheep who need to know their slot Display prosperity While never having what to choose Indifference is equality / makes you equal Let your country control the truth Live in ignorance And purchase your happiness You’ll never learn of the real cost Until you lose what you love the most Don’t you worry I’ll make world a better place to live Where everyone will be rich and free Or is it just for me? The fires of faith will burn the weak We’ll silence all who disagree Making whole the fabric of society Collective consciousness controlled as you will see Indifference is equality Misery is prosperity Prohibition is liberty Indifference is equality
This song seems more representative of authoritarianism given the definition of it very much encapsulates it as a whole. "The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom."
The lyrics list "The fires of faith will burn the weak", but in the video it seems to be "The fires of greed will burn the weak" instead, like the first time it's being sang(before the second half).
@@manicedawnfire8688 the thing is, the game itself does not shy from showing it's own message. Just take a look at Armstrong's dialogues. The song's lyrics mainly reinforce the message, by showing what "freedom" truly means to a capitalist
@@Mathias_Show Um.. George Orwell’s Animal Farm was actually explicitly about the Soviet Union, and 1984 is basically the same message. I mean, the old pig was Lenin, snowball was trotsky, Napoleon was Stalin, it was meant to be pretty obvious who he was referring to. Not to mention the thought police from 1984 was based off of the KGB…
Speaking about Collective Consciousness, I can't see how "purchase your happiness, when blood and sweat is the real cause" isn't referring to the US, since they were, and are, a symbol of capitalism and consumerism, that engaged in wars, and has grown because of it.
@@theminuteman7611 Funny. Reminded me of a long argument that boiled down to the conclusion that it’s referring to both. That 1984 wasn’t necessarily a critique of either the West or the Soviet Bloc. It was against Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism, the total power over the masses and the mechanisms in place to ensure that. If memory serves 1984 has (on and off) been a censured book for various reasons in the USA, Stalinist Russia and the Warsaw Pact and more prevalently in China. If the idea that this book was banned in the countries that have held the most amount of power over the last 70 years is disquieting then my point is made.
"Indifference makes you equal, so let your country control the truth." "You'll never learn of the real cost, until you lose what you love the most." "The fires of faith will burn the weak. We'll silence all who disagree." How can anyone add on to an already perfect piece so well?
@@leirbag1595 thats the point, at that part Armstrong is trying to manipute Raiden into believing they are in the same side raiden is able to break out of it due to being a victim of likes of Armstrong since he was a child.
It’s funny because the “We’re not so different, you and me” strategy fails miserably against Raiden, but Armstrong is shocked because it really did work on broken people like Jetstream Sam.
I can imagine it may feel stifling to you guys to have such high demand for the “same” thing, but, damned if I don’t hope to see every song from this game covered by you guys-your fault for making every single cover so fire~ Lovely new lyrics and lovely handling all around!
@@GOLightUp Would you consider a cover of Locked & Loaded? I'd like to see the song completed since it was left with only a few lines of lyrics. If you do, please try to capture the rage of the vocals and the general heaviness of the music itself. Regardless, I'm sure you will make a true masterpiece out of it.
I just listened, at first her voice gave me chills. Then when the second verse dropped, I loved the difference. First verse sounds a little sarcastic. Second verse is way more in your face, like the mask comes off, and it’s like “Yeah we’re evil, what are you going to do?” This sounds good enough to be in a studio album
@@dynamisky3269 Good news friend, I made a comment saying that I hope they will continue to do Revengeance covers and they responded with "Yes, Red Sun is next" I got so freakin hyped when I read that man i love Red Sun
I really wanted to hear the line: "the human heart is obsolete", which was in fact in the first version of the song, but the cover version is also good.
It’s a shame they didn’t include some of the original lyrics, but I’d hardly say it makes the cover worse. “We’ll silence all who disagree” is probably the single best line of the added lyrics imo
What I love about Collective Consciousness is that it makes all political sides question themselves. It calls us all out. Many people say this song is talking about socialism, or capitalism, or fascism. The truth is, it talks about us all in some way, people frenzy to point fingers at each other, but they're all partially correct.
The cover was already awesome, but this vid elevates the message in so much excellence. This one is a little more EXTRA than your last few. I always notice the detail you guys put into your production-- song AND vid, and wish I could go through all of them with you in person to pause and applaud each one (visual and auditory). And you could show me what I missed. So much to appreciate. You guys should be proud of your work. Very happy that I've been able to partake and support this amazing artistry. I suspect you intended this primarily to reflect Russia, but it sadly also applies to America.
The new Senator out here spitting bars and sounding amazing. This cover is so good on so many levels. The tie: on point, visual effects: I didn't know I needed, New verse: absolute fire and something armstrong would definitely say (y'all are so good), and finally, the vocals, as always: Perfection. Truth is indeed might in our world and this reflects that well.
"You’ll never learn of the real cost Until you lose what you love the most Don’t you worry I’ll make world a better place to live Where everyone will be rich and free Or is it just for me?" oh fucking dear this did not age well
Memes aside, this is a great cover musically and lyrically. Always like that you guys add your own meaning to the songs. The themes of MGR are relevant so long as there is war in the world.
FINALLY! Finally someone has made a kick ass metal cover of this song! And it, of course, is fantastic and amazing and you guys killed it with the added lyrics. Thank you thank you!
“We don’t need them to filter and foster our fan remixes any longer! We’re makin’’ em just fine ourselves!” Collective Consciousness was already a great song but this took it over the edge! One of my favourite MGR songs now in a full song format!
Normally I’m not a huge fan of covers but your team does a tremendous job. This song is probably my favorite of your lineup so far. All your songs I think are as good as the original but I think this is far beyond it. Normally cover artists I’ve heard make a half-decent attempt to replicate it but fail and it doesn’t hit as hard. But THIS. This is nigh-perfection. The delivery on some of these lines sends chills up my neck and I love. I bought this and a few other of your covers on iTunes they’re so good. Namely this, a stranger I remain, and red sun
@@badasscrusader Armstrong literally wants to make everyone follow the same beliefs as him. He literally funded the campaign to HARVEST CHILDREN'S ORGANS AND TURN THEM INTO CYBORGS WITH NO FREE WILL
the new lyrics go astronomically hard, and the effects of the background are literal perfection. absolutely fabulous in that suit btw, perfect for the themes
What i've always loved about the MGRR music is how deeply it ties into the conflicts and arcs of the various characters. I've always interpreted collective consciousness and it has to be this way, as telling one connected story. Collected consciousness is armstrong as seen by raiden, the enemy he's created in his own mind. It has to be this way is more of a duet between armstrong and raiden, coming to terms with a degree of mutual respect while recognising that their views are incompatible.
Dope, first i have a great 21st bday getting plastered yesterday, and today, your premiering a cover of one of my favorite songs from MGR, that's fucking awesome
If i never knew the original song and had to guess which verse is original and which is from a cover artist i'd have exactly 50% chance of guessing. Fitting as always, even making the song richer and less tedious after listening to it in a constant. Great job! I'm happy as always consuming the work of artists and looking up for future projects! :D
Holy moly, my goosebumps won't stop. These added lyrics are pretty insane additions. Hope you guys don't get into any trouble! If my comment could get you already into any trouble, just delete it! I would love to see what you guys can do with the rest of this Soundtrack. Wish you guys the best of luck!
@@GOLightUp xD that speaks volumes about the picture that is painted about russia from foreign media... anyway can't wait for Red Sun, with love from germoney
Great cover! One of my favorite songs from the game. Love the additional lyrics you added too. Makes me think of these lines from 1984: WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
This was one of those songs i didnt like very much at first, but grew into, and then absolutely loved. Great job with the cover as well! A little more emotion and it'll be even better!
I truly believe this is the best video that's ever been put up on this channel, and you should be really proud of it! The whole soundscape sounds great, usually there will be some component that I think could be better but I truly cannot think of anything to criticize here. The balance between the layering of the different tracks is just impeccable, there is weight and emphasis on every note that needs it. The added lyrics are imo better here than in the other ones, they feel like they pull no punches, making the character who sings the song (Armstrong) seem even more mask-off than he already does. It's really the right way to go for a song with such a on-the-nose subject. The vocals also sound just amazing here, and is a great fit for this song. There is no loss in grit or lower register vocals compared to the original which I have at times felt on some of the other mgr covers. These vocals are imo way better than the original! Even more tangentual things like the visual effects, the rocking out in front of the camera and the pacing and timing between shots is just on point! You all deserve as much praise as I could possibly give you, and I hope you take to heart all the praise you've received from all of us. Can't wait for the rest of the mgr covers. My final hope is that, after Red sun and Stains of time are done, you also set some time to do The hot wind blowing. I think it's up there with the other greats. Cheers from Norway!
You absolutely NAILED this one, and I personally think your custom lyrics in the second verse are the best out of all of your Metal Gear Rising covers (which is saying alot, you did really good on all of them.) You fully understood the message of the song, and rode with it and made it even better. Hats off to you! And by the way, you rocked that suit. Absolutely slaying.
I said before that these aren't just covers but remasters. With this song in particular, I think I can honestly it's an outright perfected version. I always felt like the original was a case of "I wish there were more lyrics but it can be argued it doesnt need more" and this version not only proves it can work with more lyrics, the lyrics added in question (just like every other MGR cover you guys did) are _beautifully_ on point in continuing the themes and message of the original version. No matter how many times I listen I don't think I'll ever be able to put into words just how much I adore these MGR remasters you guys made!!!
This is great! It captures everything collective consciousness has going for it perfectly. I'm super excited to see Red Sun, Stains of Time and Hot Wind Blowing!
Beat the game for the first time last night. You do not want to know how many times I listened to this song while I stood there with no healing items for the final boss fights. (I know Armstrong has his own theme but he is just so epic he gets a multistage boss fight where the weakest mode is a 5 story tall mech with dual wielding giant swords and Death Star lasers.)
Funnily enough, this IS Armstrong's theme-it's about his Social Darwinist philosophy and even plays during the battle against him in the Jetstream DLC. "It Has To Be This Way" is RAIDEN'S theme.
@@UnderDoge-gg9to Not really, while this is in a way Armstrong's theme, it is the opposite of Armstrong's ideology, which advocates for people to have control over their own lives, fighting for what they believe and in support of extreme individualism.
@@UnderDoge-gg9to Actually no. If you listen to what he says "live in ignorance and purchase your happiness" is the exact opposite of his ideals. This is what Raiden *thinks* Armstrong is about.
It's a shame that at this time, just a small amount of people will understand the true meaning of the added lyrics. Let's just hope the world would come to sense soon. But the one thing I know for real, that you guys will be safe with your work, as in no way google, spotify, patreon, etc. could prove your politic view in any of those masterpieces! Keep up the great work!
Fucking amazing i loved it! Can't wait to listen to it a billion more times! Really hoping you will continue this Revengeance trend and do Red Sun, Stains of Time and The Hot Wind Blowing
I was reading the comments, so expected some fire added lyrics. And yet you still managed to suprised me with how awesome they were. Legendary behaviour
No type of musical cover is better than one that creatively adds it's own lyrics to the songs whilst still retaining the overall theme and meaning of the song
Songs done: -Rules of Nature -I'm my own Master Now -Stranger I remain -The Only thing I know for Real -Collective Consciousness -It Has to be this way
Good LORD the excellent voice *and* the new lyrics in the second verse? This is an amazing cover in every sense of the word. I would *love* to hear "A Soul Can't Be Cut" or "Dark Skies" covered too. Those normal battle themes never got the love they deserve.
I have a feeling this is the anthem of 2024 for many. This cover smacked hard and love the lyrics in the second half. It amplifies the original message while adding subliminal vibes. Projects an authoritative 1984 feel. Happy New Year
I'm embarrassed to admit I heard where you guys are from, saw your song list, and made judgments based on the worst of your citizens. So glad to be wrong. Please accept my apologies!@@GOLightUp
I'm proud and happy to have been your supporter for years :) Combining game music with a message to/about society and current events: I think you have reached a new level of artistic expression!
Never anticipated a song about rewriting america through the power of a metal gear, an absolutly shredded senator and nanomachines sung by a woman with a french accent instead of Jimmy Gnecco. I fucking dig it. All of your MGR songs are great. Plus the extra lyrics are a nice touch. Catchy as hell too.
Так, конечно, мурашки идут от того, как (presumably) русские ребята поют про "while never having what to choose, indifference makes you equal, so let your country control the truth"
Hi, I'm new here. Have you ever done a sabaton cover before? I know some of them can be controversial, particularly right now, but I think a Sabaton song coming from you would sound amazing. In particular, could you please look into Long Live the King, Dreadnought, or Midway? Those are just my personal favorites. Also, badass cover. MGRR music is amazing
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LYRICS
The unenlightened masses
They cannot make the judgement call
Give up free will forever
Their voices won’t be heard at all
Display obedience
While never stepping out of line
And blindly swear allegiance
Let your country control your mind
(Let your country control your soul)
Live in ignorance
And purchase your happiness
When blood and sweat is the real cost
Thinking ceases, the truth is lost
Don’t you worry
You’ll be told exactly what to do
I give my people the lives they need
The righteous will succeed
The fires of greed will burn the weak
So we’ll make freedom obsolete
Making whole the fabric of society
Collective consciousness controlled as you will see
(Let your country control your soul)
(Let your country control your soul)
(Let your country control your soul)
(Let your country control your soul...)
The passive backward masses
Are the result of what I’ve sought
A shepherds might surpasses
The sheep who need to know their slot
Display prosperity
While never having what to choose
Indifference is equality / makes you equal
Let your country control the truth
Live in ignorance
And purchase your happiness
You’ll never learn of the real cost
Until you lose what you love the most
Don’t you worry
I’ll make world a better place to live
Where everyone will be rich and free
Or is it just for me?
The fires of faith will burn the weak
We’ll silence all who disagree
Making whole the fabric of society
Collective consciousness controlled as you will see
Indifference is equality
Misery is prosperity
Prohibition is liberty
Indifference is equality
This song is definitely anti-communism and i love that
@@revenantwolzart ... You realize this represents Reagan's policy right?
This song seems more representative of authoritarianism given the definition of it very much encapsulates it as a whole.
"The enforcement or advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom."
The lyrics list "The fires of faith will burn the weak", but in the video it seems to be "The fires of greed will burn the weak" instead, like the first time it's being sang(before the second half).
@@manicedawnfire8688 the thing is, the game itself does not shy from showing it's own message. Just take a look at Armstrong's dialogues. The song's lyrics mainly reinforce the message, by showing what "freedom" truly means to a capitalist
My favorite musical adaptation of Gorge Orwell's 1984
The funniest thing Orwell wrote about America...
@@Mathias_Show Armstrong is american soooo
@@Mathias_Show Um.. George Orwell’s Animal Farm was actually explicitly about the Soviet Union, and 1984 is basically the same message. I mean, the old pig was Lenin, snowball was trotsky, Napoleon was Stalin, it was meant to be pretty obvious who he was referring to. Not to mention the thought police from 1984 was based off of the KGB…
Speaking about Collective Consciousness, I can't see how "purchase your happiness, when blood and sweat is the real cause" isn't referring to the US, since they were, and are, a symbol of capitalism and consumerism, that engaged in wars, and has grown because of it.
@@theminuteman7611
Funny. Reminded me of a long argument that boiled down to the conclusion that it’s referring to both.
That 1984 wasn’t necessarily a critique of either the West or the Soviet Bloc.
It was against Authoritarianism and Totalitarianism, the total power over the masses and the mechanisms in place to ensure that.
If memory serves 1984 has (on and off) been a censured book for various reasons in the USA, Stalinist Russia and the Warsaw Pact and more prevalently in China.
If the idea that this book was banned in the countries that have held the most amount of power over the last 70 years is disquieting then my point is made.
"Indifference makes you equal, so let your country control the truth."
"You'll never learn of the real cost, until you lose what you love the most."
"The fires of faith will burn the weak. We'll silence all who disagree."
How can anyone add on to an already perfect piece so well?
I think she still sings "the fires of greed" in the second one.
An oversight?
fires of greed
Fires of faith or greed, either way fits.
@@Barakon "Water or fire, either works"
"You should try fighting for what *you* believe in sometime Jack, not for a company or for a nation or for anyone else."
“Ashes to ashes MOTHER F***ER”!!
Ironic, considering Armstrong had people foght and die for his own cause.
@@leirbag1595 thats the point, at that part Armstrong is trying to manipute Raiden into believing they are in the same side raiden is able to break out of it due to being a victim of likes of Armstrong since he was a child.
It’s funny because the “We’re not so different, you and me” strategy fails miserably against Raiden, but Armstrong is shocked because it really did work on broken people like Jetstream Sam.
@@DexDavican I mean it worked on some people who didn't get the message of thhe game too
I can imagine it may feel stifling to you guys to have such high demand for the “same” thing, but, damned if I don’t hope to see every song from this game covered by you guys-your fault for making every single cover so fire~
Lovely new lyrics and lovely handling all around!
actually we are happy to receive a cover suggestions, they help us to understand our audience and what people want to hear from us!
I cannot wait for red sun!
@@GOLightUp Hot Wind Blowing and Red Sun are highly anticipated, if you get around to it.
@Armstrong Gaming Yeah, there's a real dearth of covers of Hot Wind Blowing. (probably because the song is from a DLC)
@@GOLightUp Would you consider a cover of Locked & Loaded? I'd like to see the song completed since it was left with only a few lines of lyrics.
If you do, please try to capture the rage of the vocals and the general heaviness of the music itself. Regardless, I'm sure you will make a true masterpiece out of it.
“Indifference makes you equal so let your country control the truth” is actually such a fire line bravo to whoever wrote the added lyrics.
Red Suuuuun is going to be lit. Still, this song was the bomb during Armstrong versus Sam
Oh how much I would kill for a red sun cover is unreal
I just listened, at first her voice gave me chills. Then when the second verse dropped, I loved the difference.
First verse sounds a little sarcastic. Second verse is way more in your face, like the mask comes off, and it’s like “Yeah we’re evil, what are you going to do?”
This sounds good enough to be in a studio album
I absolutely need a cover of red sun
@@dynamisky3269 Good news friend, I made a comment saying that I hope they will continue to do Revengeance covers and they responded with "Yes, Red Sun is next"
I got so freakin hyped when I read that man i love Red Sun
Like the ol good days after-
I really wanted to hear the line: "the human heart is obsolete", which was in fact in the first version of the song, but the cover version is also good.
when is that? instead of the make freedom obsolete part?
@@Freekymoho Yes. They cut it cause it wouldn't be political view of armstrong but his subjective opinion
It’s a shame they didn’t include some of the original lyrics, but I’d hardly say it makes the cover worse. “We’ll silence all who disagree” is probably the single best line of the added lyrics imo
@@spiritcat4413 Either that or it spoils the twist of Armstrong’s power
@@ALJ9000 I would think it would more foreshadow it
Let me control your soul. Great job! 🤘🔥🎶🤪
Holy shit, the man himself
shrimp
WTF JAMIE
This guy himself appeared!
You are the GOAT!
What I love about Collective Consciousness is that it makes all political sides question themselves. It calls us all out. Many people say this song is talking about socialism, or capitalism, or fascism. The truth is, it talks about us all in some way, people frenzy to point fingers at each other, but they're all partially correct.
The cover was already awesome, but this vid elevates the message in so much excellence. This one is a little more EXTRA than your last few. I always notice the detail you guys put into your production-- song AND vid, and wish I could go through all of them with you in person to pause and applaud each one (visual and auditory). And you could show me what I missed. So much to appreciate. You guys should be proud of your work. Very happy that I've been able to partake and support this amazing artistry. I suspect you intended this primarily to reflect Russia, but it sadly also applies to America.
Thank you, Sean! Our main reflection was not only about Russia, but dictatorship and lying mass media in general
@@GOLightUp the government's puppets for their own business?
@@GOLightUp oh nice, for a minute there I thought your source was that you made it the f**k up
@@GOLightUp Thank you for your great work! Solidarity with you guys!
Agreed
The new Senator out here spitting bars and sounding amazing. This cover is so good on so many levels. The tie: on point, visual effects: I didn't know I needed, New verse: absolute fire and something armstrong would definitely say (y'all are so good), and finally, the vocals, as always: Perfection. Truth is indeed might in our world and this reflects that well.
The greatest part about your covers is that you understand the message of the songs so you create new lyrics to extend it
WHY ARE YOU GUYS SO GOOOD
It has to be this way
@@GOLightUp it is the only thing i know for real.
@@GOLightUp Standing here
@@dritto_ I realize
@@Memer-ij6rq you were just like me
"I'll make the world a better place to live where everyone is rich and free. Or is it just for me?" That line is so fuckin raw
theme song of this week
Wow even the loudspeaker effects, you guys always put a LOT of production value in your covers
"You’ll never learn of the real cost
Until you lose what you love the most
Don’t you worry
I’ll make world a better place to live
Where everyone will be rich and free
Or is it just for me?"
oh fucking dear this did not age well
But can we sync it to All I Want For Christmas?
Bro are you high?
@@ajayghale110 the og version does sync with AIWFCIY. look it up, if I remember right it's, "All I want for Christmas is Collective consciousness"
@@banditbro25 lol i was meaning the quote from Max0r's video
@@ajayghale110 Lemme check.... Hm..... Yes, I'm *HIGH ON CHRISTMAS SPIRIT*
@@ajayghale110 Let me check. Yes.
Memes aside, this is a great cover musically and lyrically. Always like that you guys add your own meaning to the songs. The themes of MGR are relevant so long as there is war in the world.
Wars will always be there
@@nikolaiunzucced507 Same with corrupt political leaders
@@randomnpc5777 and nanomachines
@@RealestStatementand cyborg ninjas
making the mother of all covers here, jill, cant fret over every note!
Uncle Sam needs you sing Jill
Now I have an image of R63! Metal Gear Rising. Help.
FINALLY! Finally someone has made a kick ass metal cover of this song! And it, of course, is fantastic and amazing and you guys killed it with the added lyrics.
Thank you thank you!
I feel like homelander from the boys would have this song somewhere in his playlist, ngl, this is a great cover, I love it
‘They…they love me!’
Well yeah, Homelander and Armstrong have similar ideologies.
Not at all homelander thinks hes above everyone armstrong wants to help america
@@sga522 agreed
@@wastelandgames9409 yes
Literally my favourite alongside Stains of Time. Can't wait
Me: *sees the description*
In my head: CANT FRET OVER EVERY LYRIC!!!
“We don’t need them to filter and foster our fan remixes any longer! We’re makin’’ em just fine ourselves!”
Collective Consciousness was already a great song but this took it over the edge! One of my favourite MGR songs now in a full song format!
Normally I’m not a huge fan of covers but your team does a tremendous job. This song is probably my favorite of your lineup so far. All your songs I think are as good as the original but I think this is far beyond it. Normally cover artists I’ve heard make a half-decent attempt to replicate it but fail and it doesn’t hit as hard. But THIS. This is nigh-perfection. The delivery on some of these lines sends chills up my neck and I love. I bought this and a few other of your covers on iTunes they’re so good. Namely this, a stranger I remain, and red sun
"You'll own nothing and you will be happy" Theme
3:48 the smile is so much in character for Armstrong. Exquisite!
I love how this song is exactly the opposite what armstrong wants but its what raiden beleves armstrong wants before he actually meet him
Wrong. Very incorrect.
@@goose7618 nope you don't understand his character if you believe that
@@badasscrusader Armstrong literally wants to make everyone follow the same beliefs as him. He literally funded the campaign to HARVEST CHILDREN'S ORGANS AND TURN THEM INTO CYBORGS WITH NO FREE WILL
@@badasscrusader exactly
Absolute goosebumps throughout the whole song. Both of you had a really evil aura throughout the video!
There's a level of terror in this song
But that just makes it all more intriguing
wdym this song promotes a perfect Utopia
@@vintagememelord8168 im not following the lgbtq+
This is your best MGR cover yet, the visuals, sounds, new lyrics, it’s all superb. Excellent job!
the new lyrics go astronomically hard, and the effects of the background are literal perfection. absolutely fabulous in that suit btw, perfect for the themes
What i've always loved about the MGRR music is how deeply it ties into the conflicts and arcs of the various characters.
I've always interpreted collective consciousness and it has to be this way, as telling one connected story. Collected consciousness is armstrong as seen by raiden, the enemy he's created in his own mind. It has to be this way is more of a duet between armstrong and raiden, coming to terms with a degree of mutual respect while recognising that their views are incompatible.
It's beautiful, I've listened to this for one hour now(while playing warframe because that Adrenaline made me)
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
Dope, first i have a great 21st bday getting plastered yesterday, and today, your premiering a cover of one of my favorite songs from MGR, that's fucking awesome
If i never knew the original song and had to guess which verse is original and which is from a cover artist i'd have exactly 50% chance of guessing. Fitting as always, even making the song richer and less tedious after listening to it in a constant. Great job! I'm happy as always consuming the work of artists and looking up for future projects! :D
I have chills every time your added lyrics start in these covers
Holy moly, my goosebumps won't stop.
These added lyrics are pretty insane additions. Hope you guys don't get into any trouble!
If my comment could get you already into any trouble, just delete it!
I would love to see what you guys can do with the rest of this Soundtrack.
Wish you guys the best of luck!
Don’t worry, it’s not that bad in Russia
@@GOLightUp xD that speaks volumes about the picture that is painted about russia from foreign media... anyway can't wait for Red Sun, with love from germoney
Great cover! One of my favorite songs from the game. Love the additional lyrics you added too. Makes me think of these lines from 1984:
WAR IS PEACE
FREEDOM IS SLAVERY
IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH
This was one of those songs i didnt like very much at first, but grew into, and then absolutely loved.
Great job with the cover as well! A little more emotion and it'll be even better!
I cannot wait for red sun!
Thanks for the likes!
I truly believe this is the best video that's ever been put up on this channel, and you should be really proud of it! The whole soundscape sounds great, usually there will be some component that I think could be better but I truly cannot think of anything to criticize here. The balance between the layering of the different tracks is just impeccable, there is weight and emphasis on every note that needs it.
The added lyrics are imo better here than in the other ones, they feel like they pull no punches, making the character who sings the song (Armstrong) seem even more mask-off than he already does. It's really the right way to go for a song with such a on-the-nose subject. The vocals also sound just amazing here, and is a great fit for this song. There is no loss in grit or lower register vocals compared to the original which I have at times felt on some of the other mgr covers. These vocals are imo way better than the original!
Even more tangentual things like the visual effects, the rocking out in front of the camera and the pacing and timing between shots is just on point! You all deserve as much praise as I could possibly give you, and I hope you take to heart all the praise you've received from all of us. Can't wait for the rest of the mgr covers. My final hope is that, after Red sun and Stains of time are done, you also set some time to do The hot wind blowing. I think it's up there with the other greats. Cheers from Norway!
Well if it isn't sussy jack
Bro are you high?
Let me Check... yes, HIGH ON AMERICAN SPIRIT
@@passepartrou9756 And as you know, there's nothing more America- *Window.EXE has stopped working*
@@ajayghale110 And there's nothing more American than shooting a man in this walmart of a world!
@@ajayghale110 And as you know there's nothing more American than shooting a man in this Wallmart of a world!
Лучший кавер на MGR который я слышал)
Солидарен
мне очень нравится ,что тут текста дополняются
оригинальная песня слишком короткая
The unenlightened masses
They cannot make the judgment call
Give up free will forever
Their voices won’t be heard at all
Display obedience
While never stepping out of line
And blindly swear allegiance, let your country control your mind (let your country control your soul!)
"The un-en-li-ghtened ma-sses" YOU GOT ME 30 SECONDS IN AAAAAAAA ~
You absolutely NAILED this one, and I personally think your custom lyrics in the second verse are the best out of all of your Metal Gear Rising covers (which is saying alot, you did really good on all of them.) You fully understood the message of the song, and rode with it and made it even better. Hats off to you!
And by the way, you rocked that suit. Absolutely slaying.
I didnt even notice the second verse was written for the cover. I thought this was genuinely the whole thing.
I love the suit, goes very well with the song and senator armstrong
“WHAT THE FUCK IS A KILOMETER🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸!” -Senator Steven Armstrong probably
I said before that these aren't just covers but remasters. With this song in particular, I think I can honestly it's an outright perfected version. I always felt like the original was a case of "I wish there were more lyrics but it can be argued it doesnt need more" and this version not only proves it can work with more lyrics, the lyrics added in question (just like every other MGR cover you guys did) are _beautifully_ on point in continuing the themes and message of the original version.
No matter how many times I listen I don't think I'll ever be able to put into words just how much I adore these MGR remasters you guys made!!!
This is great! It captures everything collective consciousness has going for it perfectly. I'm super excited to see Red Sun, Stains of Time and Hot Wind Blowing!
This cover will help me a lot while thinking about the main villain of my story, or when trying to draw her in practice. ^_^
Beat the game for the first time last night. You do not want to know how many times I listened to this song while I stood there with no healing items for the final boss fights.
(I know Armstrong has his own theme but he is just so epic he gets a multistage boss fight where the weakest mode is a 5 story tall mech with dual wielding giant swords and Death Star lasers.)
Funnily enough, this IS Armstrong's theme-it's about his Social Darwinist philosophy and even plays during the battle against him in the Jetstream DLC. "It Has To Be This Way" is RAIDEN'S theme.
@@UnderDoge-gg9to Not really, while this is in a way Armstrong's theme, it is the opposite of Armstrong's ideology, which advocates for people to have control over their own lives, fighting for what they believe and in support of extreme individualism.
@@UnderDoge-gg9to Actually no. If you listen to what he says "live in ignorance and purchase your happiness" is the exact opposite of his ideals. This is what Raiden *thinks* Armstrong is about.
one of the many things i love about this cover is that the track is extended and the extra part of the track sounds like it's always there
It's a shame that at this time, just a small amount of people will understand the true meaning of the added lyrics. Let's just hope the world would come to sense soon. But the one thing I know for real, that you guys will be safe with your work, as in no way google, spotify, patreon, etc. could prove your politic view in any of those masterpieces!
Keep up the great work!
the one and... only thing you know for real?
That's a nice cover GO!! Light Up!, but can you back it up with a source?
The source is that she made it the fuck up!
I see, you're a man of culture as well *nods of approval*
@@redyyz4489 lets imagine a world, free of cancel culture
@@ajayghale110 A WORLD WHERE I CAN SAY THE N WORD
@@ajayghale110 where no one can call us out on our outlandish claims
Fucking amazing i loved it! Can't wait to listen to it a billion more times! Really hoping you will continue this Revengeance trend and do Red Sun, Stains of Time and The Hot Wind Blowing
Yes
Red sun is next
@@GOLightUp YESSSSS! Thank yooouuuu!!
@@GOLightUp YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS FINALY
I was reading the comments, so expected some fire added lyrics. And yet you still managed to suprised me with how awesome they were. Legendary behaviour
Very nice!
Now waiting for "The Stains of Time". Love your covers so much!
The guitar is sounding perfect for a "God of Death" from the game Hades, and I can't unhear it.
One of my Favorite Tracks from MGRR, very happy to see you cover it!
She's got my vote.
Great cover! Really well done! The additional lyrics fit the song and the topic of it. Keep going like this!
As a suggestion: Stains of time.
The Stains of time, what an exquisite theme
@@drsatanrx Themes, Jack. The DNA of the soul.
No type of musical cover is better than one that creatively adds it's own lyrics to the songs whilst still retaining the overall theme and meaning of the song
All of your covers are so amazing!! 😊I can't wait for Red Sun
3:23 "Or is it just for me"
She really nails that.
Can we get instrumental version of this, sounds so good, great job on my favorite Metal Gear Rising OST
Songs done:
-Rules of Nature
-I'm my own Master Now
-Stranger I remain
-The Only thing I know for Real
-Collective Consciousness
-It Has to be this way
to be continued!
@@GOLightUp Yeeeeeeeeee
Love the 1984 references. Looking forward to the next one
Good LORD the excellent voice *and* the new lyrics in the second verse? This is an amazing cover in every sense of the word. I would *love* to hear "A Soul Can't Be Cut" or "Dark Skies" covered too. Those normal battle themes never got the love they deserve.
Сенатор Жмильстронг одобряет
Фу жмильWeak. Зельстронг истинная база. Слава Украине!
Yet another amazing cover! I especially like the addition of the extra lyrics, kinda keeps the songs fresh! Keep the good tunes coming!
Dios, me encanta que superen la calidad en sus videos!
Se nota que le han puesto mucho esfuerzo y dedicación
I have a feeling this is the anthem of 2024 for many. This cover smacked hard and love the lyrics in the second half. It amplifies the original message while adding subliminal vibes. Projects an authoritative 1984 feel. Happy New Year
we know something about oppressive authoritan government. Better than we want to, actually :') Happy New Year to you as well
@@GOLightUp thanks and be well.
I'm embarrassed to admit I heard where you guys are from, saw your song list, and made judgments based on the worst of your citizens. So glad to be wrong. Please accept my apologies!@@GOLightUp
This is perfect!!! If I can suggest, you guys should do "The Hot Wind Blowing" next
Alright i gotta admit i was having a high spectative, but this is even better than i though, even some extra lyrics! My God! It's so great!
2:08 morbius
ok ok jokes aside, this is a really good cover. the added lyrics fit in PERFECTLY with the song!
Its nanomachines time!
"Why won't you MORB!"
"Nanomorbchines, son! They morb in response to morbical trauma! You can't morb me, Michael Morbius!"
- Senator Michael Morbius
I'm proud and happy to have been your supporter for years :) Combining game music with a message to/about society and current events: I think you have reached a new level of artistic expression!
Never anticipated a song about rewriting america through the power of a metal gear, an absolutly shredded senator and nanomachines sung by a woman with a french accent instead of Jimmy Gnecco.
I fucking dig it.
All of your MGR songs are great. Plus the extra lyrics are a nice touch. Catchy as hell too.
It's a Russian accent tho
Guys, you’re good as always! Waiting for your next covers, the effects in this video provoked my goosebumps! This is SO well done!
Yknow, there's just some things that tell you that this is a person's favorite song.
And this is clearly mine
All your covers are amazing!! I always love how the extra lyrics fit the original song so well
Well fuck, Happy Birthday to me then! Lol
Happy B-day to you!
happy birthday
Feliz cumpleaños
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday
This cover went overkill I love it, your details makes the cover more unique in my point of view; outstanding job as always.
This theme fits IngSoc from 1984 very well. Nice references to it, by the way.
the tuxedo was an amazing touch!!
Now we just need Hot Wind Blowing to finish the OST's. Oh, and Stains of Time.
This cover song hasn't received the love it deserves!
Brilliant performance by you guys!
Making the mother of all rockstars here Jack!!
I love your spin on this, keep it up guys.
if only someone could mod these covers into the game, sadly the game is super difficult to mod so ive heard
My favorite song from MGR and you guys killed it! Keep up the great work!
Так, конечно, мурашки идут от того, как (presumably) русские ребята поют про "while never having what to choose, indifference makes you equal, so let your country control the truth"
Ты о чём это, бро
Хрю хрю?
Awesome! Thank you
Hi, I'm new here. Have you ever done a sabaton cover before? I know some of them can be controversial, particularly right now, but I think a Sabaton song coming from you would sound amazing. In particular, could you please look into Long Live the King, Dreadnought, or Midway? Those are just my personal favorites. Also, badass cover. MGRR music is amazing
Now we just need someone capable of remixing this with All I Want For Christmas.
Now the christmas version uwu
Let’s keep it for Christmas…
Perfect. Only thing to make this better is gameplay of Raiden fighting Metal Gear Excelsis. Oh I meant Microsoft Excel as Max0r claims