We always talk about how good Sonic music always is, but it's so easy to forget that behind each OST, there are real talented people with real instruments performing these songs with masterful care. Seeing the behind the scenes of this OST makes me appreciate, not just Sonic music, but video game music as a whole a lot more
It really depends on the game, the budget and the musical genres. I doubt Sonic Mania's soundtrack had any live performances at all, and I think a lot of the neo-orchestral stuff in previous games has relied heavily on sample libraries. This is very impressive to see.
Fr, not just sonic but I've seen other games releasing these bts ost recording sessions, and the passion of every performers behind it. I really wish more people care about video game music, rather than just letting vgm be the niche genre
WOW. As an Indian, I am blown away to see our instruments used in the music production here (Tablas and Sitar). Absolutely genius marketing move from the team to document this process and allow us to experience the development process. I have never been this excited for a sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2. I am so HYPED. Already pre-ordered this bad boy on my PS5. I cannot wait.
It's justified to be excited for Sonic Adventure 2, but not for this game. Trust me the only semi well received thing this game will end up have being is the music and maybe the storyline going in the right direction, otherwise it looks like Sega just pulled a lazy one.. like they always do I guess
@@shlokwaghela9560 bro shut your goofy ahh up. We get it, you don't like the game, but doesn't mean you have to tell people that they can't be excited.
Frontiers feels like there was actual care and heart put into it so far. Haven't felt that way about a modern Sonic game in a loooooong time. Very excited to play this game
@Buddy Olly The theme for Starfall Islands is maybe one of the best open world themes I've heard. You can tell that there's a lot of love and dedication put to this OST.
Seeing a group of proffesionals coming together to produce and compose an absolutely fantastic song like this never fails to send shivers down my spine, and I mean that in the best kind of way.
So far with Kronos and Ares islands they struck a balance between melodic and ambient, which is great because many open world games go to heavy with minimalistic music.
Forces had a good ost but the problem is that the really good parts happen later in the song and you never hear them because the levels were too short. Also some songs had a good melody but the instruments ruined it, looking at the Classic Sonic music
Props to all the talented musicians for their dedication in this stunning piece. This piece perfectly captured the magical atmosphere of the desert island in this game. It's a great feeling!
I am in love with the vibe of this theme. I always love desert themes in video games and this is absolutely no exception. I'm so excited for this game! Just 6 more days...
Oooh, I love the sound of this! Reminds me a lot of Dusty Desert. I’m glad to hear music like this in Sonic again. Aaagh, you guys are making me super impatient!! Edit: Something else I wanted to mention is how much I love the aesthetic of Ares Island. I grew up in New Mexico, and I gotta say they totally nailed the desert look. Sometimes when looking at the shots of the area in this video, my brain kind of forgets this is from the game and just goes “hey look! It’s home!” and I absolutely love it!
So many strange instruments used here, but it gives us such a rich atmosphere, telling the story of a journey through an endless desert. I really felt lost while listening to this piece of music; and the biome of Ares Island only shows how little we are in comparison to the island. Magnificent!!
Love the more drum & wind vibe, which feels perfect for a desert enviro. Plus, isn't it cool that they showcase this footage of the orchestra alongside slow pans of the game landscape? I find it so refreshing to see the people who create art & thier work is being shown. This is top-tier content. 👃
Tabla and Sitar are instruments that take years to learn and artists from only a select few regions within Pakistan and India play. The fact that this team went out of their way to learn how to play these AND they managed to add in perfect notsalgic feels of a desert in the OST and gameplay (coming from someone who has lived most of childhood in a desert city) shows how much effort and passion Team Sonic has put into this game.
i love these videos that show how the songs were made, it shows how much effort was spent on this masterpiece. i’m not even a fan of instrumental songs but this is a banger!
THIS IS AMAZING. As a musician, the ost is already making me cry BEFORE I'M EVEN PLAYING THE GAME. Thank you for sharing this. Frontiers is going to be INCREDIBLE.
Sonic frontiers is gonna be the next Sonic forces or Sonic 06. The pop in in frontiers looks atrocious on top of everything else look and plays unpolished
@@FreshSnLpeFail the game looks better than like every sonic game to come out in the history of ever gameplay wise. Sonic to me is literally a guy that runs fast and punches and kicks people, which is why he is a perfect fit for an open world action rpg
Once again, the capture from color tones, to atmosphere to environment choice with a since of exploration and journey. This is amazing! Gives me 06 vibes and and much more.
The Sonic Series has used live instruments in their games ever since Sonic Adventure. In comparison, the Mario series only started using live instruments since Super Mario Galaxy.
Damn this is beautiful. I wonder how it feels to realize this kind of ost bit by bit, until you get to this... It must be very satysfing! Good job, for real 👏
I've always been a massive supporter of Desert levels in video games if just for the fact that the music can be so damn good, songs like Sandopolis from Sonic 3, Bone Dry Dunes from Mario Kart 8, or The Days When My Mother Was There from Persona 5 are just so great. And this music is definitely going in the top tier for Desert themes for me.
Very nice. Getting hints of Dusty Dessert, Aquarium Park, Planet Wisp Hub… It’s all in the individual note sequences. Definitely wants that Adventure vibe, and it’s great.
The pinnacle, straight up I cannot think of another word to express Ohtani and the music departments work, they are absolutely the pinnacle of video game music creation. You all are so talented jesus christ.
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how did the studio not catch on fire from all this HEAT?!
Deserts get cold at night
Tbh Sonic begs to differ
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Because south Japan is a hot region.
@@nova8byte TRUEE XD
We always talk about how good Sonic music always is, but it's so easy to forget that behind each OST, there are real talented people with real instruments performing these songs with masterful care. Seeing the behind the scenes of this OST makes me appreciate, not just Sonic music, but video game music as a whole a lot more
Whatever helps the senesce love of the medium is a good thing
Same
It really depends on the game, the budget and the musical genres. I doubt Sonic Mania's soundtrack had any live performances at all, and I think a lot of the neo-orchestral stuff in previous games has relied heavily on sample libraries. This is very impressive to see.
Fr, not just sonic but I've seen other games releasing these bts ost recording sessions, and the passion of every performers behind it. I really wish more people care about video game music, rather than just letting vgm be the niche genre
@@czyu3361 Agreed.
Please do this for every sonic release
They have been doing this since Forces, so I doubt they will stop anytime soon 😊
yes
They did it for 5 years.
This sounds like the island area from Sonic Adventure!
Yes
WOW. As an Indian, I am blown away to see our instruments used in the music production here (Tablas and Sitar). Absolutely genius marketing move from the team to document this process and allow us to experience the development process.
I have never been this excited for a sonic game since Sonic Adventure 2. I am so HYPED. Already pre-ordered this bad boy on my PS5. I cannot wait.
It's justified to be excited for Sonic Adventure 2, but not for this game. Trust me the only semi well received thing this game will end up have being is the music and maybe the storyline going in the right direction, otherwise it looks like Sega just pulled a lazy one.. like they always do I guess
@@shlokwaghela9560 bro shut your goofy ahh up. We get it, you don't like the game, but doesn't mean you have to tell people that they can't be excited.
@@shlokwaghela9560 tldr
@@radio7353 Ok, the game's gonna suck
I'm an Indian Sonic RUclipsr too
Tomoya Ohtani is a powerhouse composer and he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Hard agree
I agree with you men
Giving me a lot of Dusty Desert vibes from 06. Great work!!
So I'm not the only one
@@devinsauls3568 of course not ;)
@@vexgamer5014 I was even dancing to the music, especially since it's a desert theme level in a Sonic game 🏜️
Oooh, yeah, I didn't catch the similarities at first but now I definitely hear it! At first I was also thinking of Shamar from Unleashed a bit.
Felt that immediately upon starting the track.
Dusty Desert vibes!
silencio bebe
I can really feel the love and time they put into this game man. Cannot wait for this!
the music for Sonic never fails
Fr , this gives me unleashed/ 06 music vibes
@@savageace1152 dusty desert & shamar vibes
@@copingflower1909 Forces
@@dylanaruto20 forces had some good songs
Sounds like a perfect mix of atmospheric and catchy. Whatever the games' quality will be, the OST will obviously be good as always.
Frontiers feels like there was actual care and heart put into it so far. Haven't felt that way about a modern Sonic game in a loooooong time. Very excited to play this game
Finally someone put it into words. Thank you for speaking out of my soul.
wow! this sounds just like dusty desert from 06. i’m loving it so far!!! 🔥
It really does, which is a good thing cuz Dusty Desert is one of my favorite desert level themes in Sonic games (tied with Mirage Saloon).
I was thinking the same thing. Absolutely elite!
That's what I was literally thinking and saying! This sounds almost exactly like Dusty Desert!
Same vibes i got too. Im all for it. Loving the vibes majorly
yep
Haven’t watched the whole video yet but ik it’s gonna be a banger
Sonic’s osts always are
Sega and Square Enix are two companies where no matter how good or bad the games are, the OST's are still 10/10
Sonic ost just doesn't miss..ever 🤘🏻
Edit: I said what I said.
Wait until you hear the sonic easer theme
@@brandonspikes Square Enix?
@Buddy Olly The theme for Starfall Islands is maybe one of the best open world themes I've heard. You can tell that there's a lot of love and dedication put to this OST.
Seeing a group of proffesionals coming together to produce and compose an absolutely fantastic song like this never fails to send shivers down my spine, and I mean that in the best kind of way.
Reminds me of Dusty Desert from Sonic 06. It's really cool!
I agree
Yeah it's got that same leading wind instrument very familiar and nostalgic while also fresh :)
So far with Kronos and Ares islands they struck a balance between melodic and ambient, which is great because many open world games go to heavy with minimalistic music.
The music is such a stark contrast from Forces which also had a pretty unique OST. I’m really feeling it.
Forces had a good ost but the problem is that the really good parts happen later in the song and you never hear them because the levels were too short. Also some songs had a good melody but the instruments ruined it, looking at the Classic Sonic music
@@theminecraft2516 yup, and thankfully the cyberspace stages have the same similar edm vibe, just shortened to where you’ll hear the actual song.
Props to all the talented musicians for their dedication in this stunning piece. This piece perfectly captured the magical atmosphere of the desert island in this game. It's a great feeling!
My mind has never felt so…… tame before.
This music is giving a special vibe, and I love it!
Oh wow! It’s so good! 6 more days peeps!!!!!!
Can’t wait
@@TheBootifulNikler64 sameeeee
Yeah and also hope we get a. Few new dlcs
Ye
6?! @o@
I am in love with the vibe of this theme. I always love desert themes in video games and this is absolutely no exception. I'm so excited for this game! Just 6 more days...
For all the ups & downs of Sonic, the music has been the one great constant of the franchise.
now where have I heard that exact string of words before 🤔
@@scr0ngle108 I love Music
Wow really? Like no one has ever said this exact thing ever before!
the only exception is sonic 4, but we don’t count that as a sonic game but rather a scratch project
@@digito9650 sonic 4 did have some good songs here and there though. I like the Lost Labirinth tracks from episode 1 at least.
Oooh, I love the sound of this! Reminds me a lot of Dusty Desert. I’m glad to hear music like this in Sonic again. Aaagh, you guys are making me super impatient!!
Edit: Something else I wanted to mention is how much I love the aesthetic of Ares Island. I grew up in New Mexico, and I gotta say they totally nailed the desert look. Sometimes when looking at the shots of the area in this video, my brain kind of forgets this is from the game and just goes “hey look! It’s home!” and I absolutely love it!
So many strange instruments used here, but it gives us such a rich atmosphere, telling the story of a journey through an endless desert. I really felt lost while listening to this piece of music; and the biome of Ares Island only shows how little we are in comparison to the island. Magnificent!!
the love that you put in these songs definitely wont go by unnoticed!!
Sonic the Hedgehog is Officially Back On Top!!!!
Love the more drum & wind vibe, which feels perfect for a desert enviro.
Plus, isn't it cool that they showcase this footage of the orchestra alongside slow pans of the game landscape?
I find it so refreshing to see the people who create art & thier work is being shown.
This is top-tier content. 👃
Sonic Frontiers is Gold!!!
Sonic the Hedgehog is Number 1!!!
Air-y and atmospheric, yet still can definitely be identified as a Sonic song. Great stuff
Tabla and Sitar are instruments that take years to learn and artists from only a select few regions within Pakistan and India play. The fact that this team went out of their way to learn how to play these AND they managed to add in perfect notsalgic feels of a desert in the OST and gameplay (coming from someone who has lived most of childhood in a desert city) shows how much effort and passion Team Sonic has put into this game.
I love how it sounds and how they play it! It sounds like a historic time! Its fantastic!!
I like how the music isn't too distracting from the game but but it isn't Bland either y'all did an amazing job with this :)
This one is my favorite island theme.
Music: Ares Island (2nd Movement)
That is too much talent in one room
i love these videos that show how the songs were made, it shows how much effort was spent on this masterpiece. i’m not even a fan of instrumental songs but this is a banger!
The ost for this game is really varied, can't wait for the whole thing
THIS IS AMAZING. As a musician, the ost is already making me cry BEFORE I'M EVEN PLAYING THE GAME. Thank you for sharing this. Frontiers is going to be INCREDIBLE.
This is giving me some sonic 06 vibes already, I am very interested into listening the full ost when it comes out!
Sonic frontiers is gonna be the next Sonic forces or Sonic 06. The pop in in frontiers looks atrocious on top of everything else look and plays unpolished
@@FreshSnLpeFail I'm talking about the soundtrack, not the gameplay or graphics, that's different from what I am talking about.
@@FreshSnLpeFail Man it's gonna be real awkward when the metacritic score comes out
@@FreshSnLpeFail the game looks better than like every sonic game to come out in the history of ever gameplay wise. Sonic to me is literally a guy that runs fast and punches and kicks people, which is why he is a perfect fit for an open world action rpg
@@FreshSnLpeFail You're a bit too far from the circus, buddy.
Sonic once again showing us that it never disappoints in music. Great!
Expect Origins
@@TailsTFGotRemoved you have a point.
@@FlipeTheBased yh they are soo bad -_-
I love Music
@@TailsTFGotRemoved no
The music really fits, like Sonic is running across the Arabian Nights again.
With Indian instruments too lmao
But one question remains.
"Who's gonna rock the place?"
@@inkchariot6147 is anyone ever gonna answer this question?
@@rightangletriangle7287 ik right !
@@rightangletriangle7287 armenian too
Desert level music tracks have always been one of my favorites! This gives some nice O6 vibes
The full name for this track is "Ares Island (2nd Movement)".
Wooooo behind the scenes of music recordings are back!
This is definitely giving me dusty desert vibes!
Talented people giving their hearts in these wonderful pieces of music, beautiful soundtrack!!
A musical work of art, simply beautiful.
I don’t care what anyone says. Sonic frontiers already is my favourite sonic OST of all time.
Agreed 👍 I love it too
Beautiful! This ost is going to be amazing :]
Who would doubt that
Fr
I’m literally riding a camel in wadi rum desert in jordan while listening to this right now 😂
Dude, you're living the dream 💯
No better way to listen to this song…you sir are listening to it the way it’s designed to be listened to
Why does everything in this game makes me smile when I listen to it. It's so damn good! Can't wait for Frontiers to come out.
More respect to the musicians actually going with real instruments than pre recorded samples in a studio program
From 0:38 to 2:14 I think you can fit Dusty Desert
This aged well
Oh my god. This world is split into 7 movements!
I’m so glad I preordered this game digitally and I can’t wait to play it soon
Same on PS5
@@SAGEtheGOD01 lucky 🍀 you and I’m finally lucky 🍀 as well that I preordered my very first sonic game for the first time in history
Heavily reminds me of the Dusty Desert music
Once again, the capture from color tones, to atmosphere to environment choice with a since of exploration and journey. This is amazing! Gives me 06 vibes and and much more.
Cool to see actual instruments being used instead of it all being done in a computer
The Sonic Series has used live instruments in their games ever since Sonic Adventure.
In comparison, the Mario series only started using live instruments since Super Mario Galaxy.
@@TornaitSuperBird I know, I meant compared to other game series
Less than a week to go!!!
Mystic Jungle vibes. great work on the soundtrack, it sounds amazing!
Edit: It actually sounds a lot more like Dusty Desert from 06, this is amazing
Now this gives me heavy mid 2000’s vibes and I adore it a lot!
Dusty Desert from 06 vibes. Amazing.
Banger. I love the use of actual instruments instead of electronic ones.
i think i have some SERIOUS vibes from this music.
I swear, the whole OST is going to on my Spotify Sonic album
Ares Island is one of my favorite soundtracks. Also am I the only one who is getting Dusty Desert vibes from this music.
Reminds me of dusty desert from 06 and I love it!!
Please do more of these videos for the next game
Damn this is beautiful. I wonder how it feels to realize this kind of ost bit by bit, until you get to this... It must be very satysfing! Good job, for real 👏
Gets lost in the dessert
This starts playing
Sudenly it's actually not that bad being lost
I've always been a massive supporter of Desert levels in video games if just for the fact that the music can be so damn good, songs like Sandopolis from Sonic 3, Bone Dry Dunes from Mario Kart 8, or The Days When My Mother Was There from Persona 5 are just so great. And this music is definitely going in the top tier for Desert themes for me.
Man i love Sonic so much, love the soundtrack!
this is so beautifully composed, i just know all of frontiers tracks will absolutely amaze us .
I love how this time, the music resorts more to physical instruments, instead if digital libraries. Especially happy to see a cymbalom in there!
It's beautiful! I feel like im the desert when i heard this.
This Beautiful Music gives me Adventure,06,Secret Rings,and Unleashed Vibes and Nostalgia.
I’m so ready for this game
this is so magical, the soundtrack for this game is incredible
Absolutely hypnotic. As always, every Sonic composition is an outright _banger._ CANNOT Wait!!
Best Island
So atmospheric:)
Brooo the more I here the music for this game. It makes me feel excited. It's sooo beautiful
I’m really loving this games atmosphere so far. It sounds beautiful
Probably the best atmosphere since Colors or Black Knight
Beautiful! Keep up the great work Sega!
ITS AMAZING! *6 DAYS LEFT LETS GOOOO*
Pretty!!! I love the sound for this, so much. 💙
I think this is my favorite ost so far. There's a lot of time, care and effort put into this game.❤️🎶
Seeing all the performers playing, as well as the incredible music and variety of instruments puts a big smile on my face!
I'm in love with this wonderful song!!! I'm even more excited about Sonic Frontiers 💙🦔
This reminds me of Dusty Desert from 06, and that's a good thing. I missed this type of ambition in Sonic soundtracks.
Sensational, so glad I pre ordered
The Ares Island music reminded me of the desert level from Sonic '06.
Honestly I’m speechless right now, this song is incredible
Very nice.
Getting hints of Dusty Dessert, Aquarium Park, Planet Wisp Hub…
It’s all in the individual note sequences.
Definitely wants that Adventure vibe, and it’s great.
how mystical those dusty dunes sound, they did an excellent job
Sonic music is always incredible, but man, Sonic's OST's haven't felt this organic for me since '06. This is some seriously gorgeous work here.
This is so good keeps up the good work sega
The pinnacle, straight up I cannot think of another word to express Ohtani and the music departments work, they are absolutely the pinnacle of video game music creation. You all are so talented jesus christ.
Love the use of instruments! Y'all never disappoint!
I don't think I can express with words how this, once again, keeps proving how Sonic games soundtrack songs are all bangers. Or at least most of them.
Remind me of savannah citadel day from sonic unleashed and silver's dusty desert from sonic