Every one of the OST's in the original trilogy are amazing in their own right. Each one is very different but unique. Rayman 2 especially has all these samples from this great sample library CD called "Distorted Reality 2: Darkness and Light". The samples from that CD can be heard in many other games from that era, for example the Spyro games.
Good god I love this fucking game, it's so insanely dark! I don't know why games are so afraid to be this atmospheric these days, Rayman 2 really felt like a fantasyland taken seriously where anything could happen in the worst way and I LOVE IT. I love how every single track of these battle thenes, while they get somewhat more upbeat they also get even more oppressive, like Rayman is trying but they keep gaining more power
Agreed, R2 had a tone that even 3 lacked. Hopelessness (at least at the start), and the music plays into that perfectly, you hear the music getting both rougher and brighter as it goes on, rougher representing the Pirates really camping down and then that slight hopeful tone to Raymans theme punching through is just brilliant. The Precipice is the perfect example of that I think
@@monkeyman767 rayman 3 is great and i do like the shift from dark and atmospheric to dark comedy, but I do really wish there was a Rayman 4 that went back to the tone of R2 by far. Damn game left us on the worst cliffhanger ever with "See you in Rayman 4." LOL
I hope you never take down this playlist Saxdude. I've been coming here regularly to listen to almost all of it for like 3 years now. You're an awesome guy for making this, as it is still the best way to listen to the Rayman 2 soundtrack out of *all* the other playlists on youtube. Edit: Welp, there you go. Scrolling down a bit showed me my old comments, haha.
Well, Ninja Henchmen are pretty nasty... and indeed, Ninjaws getting his own shot of the spotlight in the PSone version. You know, as much as I love the PC and Revolution versions, there's a certain charm the PSone version has to it.
Razorbeard: "Ninjaws! You've come at the right time! Ha ha! I have a mission for you. A bloody mission! A direct quote from the dastardly villain himself. What a devil😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂
Honestly the PS1 version gets crapped on way too much, it was the first with English voices, had some really cool extras and honestly the levels it cut out aren't really that great anyway (Screw "The Top of the World" so so much)
I can remember being 10 and playing the demo. First sight of the new Rayman ... Rayman is walking, the drum begin and this red pirate jumping and unleashing the hell on my little guy with barrels ... Well, this first ennemy was alone, but ... it just gave me the impression that there was no way to take this bastion without tricking, ehhehe ! ^^
You know, it's kinda funny; when listened to individually, they don't sound like they could go together. But, when you actually do put them together, the transition to each track is pretty seamless. Still, whether combined or separate, these tracks are more than able to stand on their own. My favorite will always be part 4 though, which I think makes for a great finale to this medley.
I know this is 10 years old, but I just wanna say this is an amazing job mixing the tunes. It adds new parts I don't think I've heard before. Way better than I could have expected!
Ah, Revolutions really should get a multiplatform re-release because of the extra amount of content it has, not to mention that the PS2 after a long and epic journey, has finally earned it's rest (in a marketing sense of course, I have Revolution anyway). =)
Man this is so awesome i loved the music in this game so much. This game overall holds a special place in my heart since it was the first game i played in my life (sorry for bad english)
@@Saxdude26 its a god damn shame that ubisoft abandoned Rayman. If they dont want to make a new rayman, they should at least remake rayman 1, 2 and 3 like crash trilogy. But tbh rayman 3 looks still beautiful for my eyes
Oh absolutely, Rayman 3 has aged really well, and Rayman 1 got a fan remake earlier this year called "Redemption". Super good, highly recommend if you're a Rayman Fan, actually uploading an LP of it next year.
@KazeSenshi2929 I disabled ratings mainly because people had been going through my videos and disliking them for no real reason. That and I prefer getting feedback. Glad you liked it, though. Thanks. ^^
I think that these tracks were slightly different on the PC version, but long before you came up with this, I *DID* occasionally wonder if all four tracks could've been put together as a long medley. A pity that I'm not much of a remixer, though. Glad you came up with this, honestly. Also, "Pirates (Part 4)" gives off the impression that Rayman's channeling Dante from Devil May Cry 3, and isn't just being a slippery target, but is *ALSO* taunting them fiercely, thoroughly infuriating Razorbeard and his Robo-Pirates. 😆😆😆
really think dislikes as compliments but not directly, the fact that they took out time of their lifes to dislike your video proves that this is a good enough video to dislike, :)
Ray2OST was the in-source folder name for the soundtrack. Best place to find all the individual tracks, plus the additional compositions from Revolution, is on RayTunes.
@@Saxdude26Not to also mention: Reduced over 100 planets to cosmic dust according to the game manual. Imprisoned and enslaved almost every living being they can get their hands on, children included. Industrialised several areas of the world with their buildings and machinery causing some places to be polluted. Wanting to kill Carmen so they can use her whale blubber as engine oil. Blew up the world's heart which caused massive imbalance to the world. Razorbeard was about to shoot and kill Globox while he was helplessly tied upside down had Rayman not showed up just in time. Razorbeard being hell bent on killing Rayman
As a kid I always thought the robopirates had loudspeakers built in that played their battlesongs when they attacked you.
Haha that's amazing, from now on I will start believing this
@@paulaner37 :D Awesome, he
Lmfao.
me too
That would be cool and sure add more comedy.
It's really cool how the beat changes often and still sounds fabulous. Rayman 2 is such an underrated gem.
Agreed. It has aged like a fine wine, both in gameplay and in atmosphere. It still holds that charm so solidly, even today.
@@Saxdude26I am just playing the PS2 version and I am having a blast
Every one of the OST's in the original trilogy are amazing in their own right. Each one is very different but unique. Rayman 2 especially has all these samples from this great sample library CD called "Distorted Reality 2: Darkness and Light". The samples from that CD can be heard in many other games from that era, for example the Spyro games.
Right, I keep hearing samples in Spyro 2 that I can also recognise in Rayman M and 3
@@Saxdude26 Yeah lol. Videogame composers in the late 90's and early 00's really took a liking to the Spectrasonic's sample albums.
Good god I love this fucking game, it's so insanely dark! I don't know why games are so afraid to be this atmospheric these days, Rayman 2 really felt like a fantasyland taken seriously where anything could happen in the worst way and I LOVE IT. I love how every single track of these battle thenes, while they get somewhat more upbeat they also get even more oppressive, like Rayman is trying but they keep gaining more power
Agreed, R2 had a tone that even 3 lacked. Hopelessness (at least at the start), and the music plays into that perfectly, you hear the music getting both rougher and brighter as it goes on, rougher representing the Pirates really camping down and then that slight hopeful tone to Raymans theme punching through is just brilliant. The Precipice is the perfect example of that I think
@@monkeyman767 rayman 3 is great and i do like the shift from dark and atmospheric to dark comedy, but I do really wish there was a Rayman 4 that went back to the tone of R2 by far. Damn game left us on the worst cliffhanger ever with "See you in Rayman 4." LOL
I love how the themes get more up beat. Really shows the diffrence Rayman/ the player is making fighting these guys off.
"Pirates! Part 4" is probably my favourite, so this analogy makes perfect sense to me. 😁
That super heavy bass drum and the biting guitar flare just go so hard together
6:21
Only this is my favourite robo-pirates music. Always.
I wonder what the creative decision was for the randomly light hearted rock session half way through haha
Robo-Pirates = Krimzon Guards (Jak II)
I hope you never take down this playlist Saxdude. I've been coming here regularly to listen to almost all of it for like 3 years now. You're an awesome guy for making this, as it is still the best way to listen to the Rayman 2 soundtrack out of *all* the other playlists on youtube.
Edit: Welp, there you go. Scrolling down a bit showed me my old comments, haha.
3:50 my favorite part
Part 1: "On the Front Lines", Part 2: "A Small Skirmish" Part 3: "Red Rum ~No Quarter~", Part 4: "Red Rum ~Bloodthirst~"
2:30, but especialy 2:43 :D
Am I the only one banging my head back and forth?
Not the only one. All four tracks are solid, funky, catchy jams.
Well, Ninja Henchmen are pretty nasty... and indeed, Ninjaws getting his own shot of the spotlight in the PSone version.
You know, as much as I love the PC and Revolution versions, there's a certain charm the PSone version has to it.
Razorbeard:
"Ninjaws! You've come at the right time! Ha ha! I have a mission for you.
A bloody mission!
A direct quote from the dastardly villain himself.
What a devil😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂😂
Honestly the PS1 version gets crapped on way too much, it was the first with English voices, had some really cool extras and honestly the levels it cut out aren't really that great anyway (Screw "The Top of the World" so so much)
I can remember being 10 and playing the demo. First sight of the new Rayman ... Rayman is walking, the drum begin and this red pirate jumping and unleashing the hell on my little guy with barrels ... Well, this first ennemy was alone, but ... it just gave me the impression that there was no way to take this bastion without tricking, ehhehe ! ^^
You know, it's kinda funny; when listened to individually, they don't sound like they could go together. But, when you actually do put them together, the transition to each track is pretty seamless. Still, whether combined or separate, these tracks are more than able to stand on their own. My favorite will always be part 4 though, which I think makes for a great finale to this medley.
I know this is 10 years old, but I just wanna say this is an amazing job mixing the tunes. It adds new parts I don't think I've heard before. Way better than I could have expected!
Glad to know it's still continuing to make a lasting impression. Thanks.
@@Saxdude26 Wow I actually didn't expect a reply, haha. But yeah, great stuff dude!
No worries. Be it as far back in 2010 or as recent as this Friday, I always read the comments. ;)
I got to say that is a well done mix of all theme from those pesky pirate 🤖🏴☠️🦜
Ah, Revolutions really should get a multiplatform re-release because of the extra amount of content it has, not to mention that the PS2 after a long and epic journey, has finally earned it's rest (in a marketing sense of course, I have Revolution anyway). =)
I have a Let`s play of Revolution
And fix the framerate hot geez
R2 is a classic it deserves a re-release or another remake
Man this is so awesome i loved the music in this game so much. This game overall holds a special place in my heart since it was the first game i played in my life (sorry for bad english)
Relieving some childhood nostalgia... Thanks for the upload!
Man I was considering making something like this myself, as the Pirates themes are my favourite tracks from the Rayman 2 OST.
10 star video my friend.
And this ... music was just perfect for that felt ! :)
Thank you for uploading this. This soundtrack stood out to me as a 10 year old. Rented this hack in the day for N64.
No problem. Easily still a favourite of mine, both in gameplay and ESPECIALLY in music. :D
6:21 is fire!
Pirates! Part 4, absolutely my favourite variant!
@@Saxdude26 its a god damn shame that ubisoft abandoned Rayman. If they dont want to make a new rayman, they should at least remake rayman 1, 2 and 3 like crash trilogy. But tbh rayman 3 looks still beautiful for my eyes
Oh absolutely, Rayman 3 has aged really well, and Rayman 1 got a fan remake earlier this year called "Redemption". Super good, highly recommend if you're a Rayman Fan, actually uploading an LP of it next year.
such amazing music!
@KazeSenshi2929
I disabled ratings mainly because people had been going through my videos and disliking them for no real reason.
That and I prefer getting feedback. Glad you liked it, though. Thanks. ^^
I think that these tracks were slightly different on the PC version, but long before you came up with this, I *DID* occasionally wonder if all four tracks could've been put together as a long medley.
A pity that I'm not much of a remixer, though. Glad you came up with this, honestly.
Also, "Pirates (Part 4)" gives off the impression that Rayman's channeling Dante from Devil May Cry 3, and isn't just being a slippery target, but is *ALSO* taunting them fiercely, thoroughly infuriating Razorbeard and his Robo-Pirates.
😆😆😆
Theme 2 sounds like Abe's soundtrack when he takes form of slig.
Well, there's always that ONE pirate who decides to break the trend. XD
good GOD these beats go so hard.
Eric Chevalier was a MASTER with the Rayman 2 and Arena soundtracks. He just knows how to do GOOD battle tunes.
I regularly listen to this . The pirates were so cool to me when I was a kid playing the game. This mix is perfect.
Someone said this sounds like Army Of Me by Bjork... YEAH, the first part at least
really think dislikes as compliments but not directly, the fact that they took out time of their lifes to dislike your video proves that this is a good enough video to dislike, :)
@MattsLPAdventures
Good memories indeed.
Don't worry, you'll find another copy of the game for sure.
@Bertrudor
Thanks. :)
@RaymanGangster80
Thanks.
@beefchicken1
Just search "RayFont" or Rayman 2 font. That's how I found it.
It might take a while to find, though, but it's findable.
1:39-2:01 N64/Rayman 3 GBA Part
But of course. Rayman 1-3 on GB and GBA used the Rayman 2 soundtrack, so there are the occasional familiar nuances.
Hehe, well, that is one way of looking at it... I just prefer feedback to be more constructive is all. ^^
@SaxdudeMaloyS26 Thanks, mate!
begining sounds like the main menu theme from Collin Mcrea Rally for PS1
Oh wow, yeah, I can hear it. XD
Hey! =D
What's that font name which Rayman 2 also has? o:
When you face the Pure Ones from Guardians of Ga'Hoole.
Haha, I actually get that reference! Nicea
What is the Ray2OST exactly? And where could one download it nowadays?
Ray2OST was the in-source folder name for the soundtrack. Best place to find all the individual tracks, plus the additional compositions from Revolution, is on RayTunes.
Why I can't give a thumb up to this video? =(
Are the Robo-Pirates the bloodthirsty forces?
Well, their leader did eat a fairy while it was still alive, so I'd say that's a yes.
@@Saxdude26Not to also mention:
Reduced over 100 planets to cosmic dust according to the game manual.
Imprisoned and enslaved almost every living being they can get their hands on, children included.
Industrialised several areas of the world with their buildings and machinery causing some places to be polluted.
Wanting to kill Carmen so they can use her whale blubber as engine oil.
Blew up the world's heart which caused massive imbalance to the world.
Razorbeard was about to shoot and kill Globox while he was helplessly tied upside down had Rayman not showed up just in time.
Razorbeard being hell bent on killing Rayman