The best I could do to extract, rearrange and extend the theme with high quality right now since it was only a sample track on the official website, enjoy.
It's not just that, it's the inhabitants as well. Throughout your journey, while everyone else is telling you to go slay the dragon and attain glory on the sole account of that you're the Arisen and nothing else, the people of Cass are telling you to be safe always and worry because they knew you before you was this grand hero. They have huge pride in there mixed as well and simple disbelief at things you accomplish. Hell, they even tell you can stop being Arisen and just come back forever (Goddamn Chief Adaro, man. I honestly, truly love you and your beautiful words.) I fucking love that the devs kept updating the citizens of Cass' dialogue with the events happening in the game, even though there is little cause to ever go back there after leaving the town the first time. I pretty much went to the place only on my own will, which is pretty rare in a game nowadays. This is my favorite town in video games, ever.
visiting cassardis from the seneschal's chamber... a moment of silence then this song kicks in... feels like the dragon is ripping my heart out all over again.
"Cruel, unending ring" indeed. You'd think godhood would be pretty rad but not in DD. You meet Savan and he basically wants to die lol. All that effort creating Grigori, having him raise conflict to find Arisen was all just to find replacement for the throne. He wanted out.
this is one of the most beautiful fucking songs i have ever heard. i was completely shocked when i first loaded into cassardis and heard this theme. amazing.
+SomaticAtrophy yep, many soundtracks and places remind me of Berserk, there's also some references to the anime... like the guts and grifth armors and weapons.
I'm kind of late here but, Dragon's Dogma has one of the best combat system out of all the games that I have played. It's a shame that most games don't incorporate any realism to their enemies or bosses. Amazing music btw.
You can't be late in a game that seems eternal and intemporal. I bet even in several years that game will be part of the rare games that have a gameplay so good it keeps on living everywhere
A portion of Cassardis Beach is based off of a portion of the beach on the island of Ko Lan, Thailand. It's a dream of mine to get to that part of the island, sit back in the sand and listen to this theme, seeing the part that is 1:1 to the game before my eyes. The world would expand and shrink in all of the best ways, knowing what is possible creatively and literally, and how they would come together in that single, simple moment of happiness. You can't ask or expect much more out of life than the simplicity and bliss that some things bring you. Your imagination above all else should never be neglected!
You know, a lot of Dragon's Dogma world is also based of Mediterrean Costs of France and more exactly, Provence, come to France, in the South, you will see
For me it was the main menu song. Honestly music alone is what allows me to know if a game will be good or not. And i must say this game has me pondering so much about it, even though its been months since I’ve beaten it.
The first time back was an illusion of safety. The second time I was a god playing with ants that were my friends and neighbors. The third time I was reborn as a dragon in a new world.
It's a shame of DD2 didn't also have amazing music like DD1, but at least the gameplay is great. But maaaaaan I was looking forward to another masterpiece of a soundtrack..
yeah it's one of my few gripes with DD2. The music of 1 was so unique. I got the deluxe, so immediately switched to the DD music / sounds pack and my enjoyment went up a bit.
I go to cassardis just to see the villagers. The secrets the village hides and its homely nature is so welcoming. I feel as though I owe it to the villagers to come back every once in a while. And every time I do, I always take the time to listen to the theme in its entirety and I usually go to the cave under chief adaros house to watch the village from up there as the song ends
Bruno Ggimenezz I just finished this game (Dark Arisen) yesterday on 360 while my PS4 collects dust (waiting on Witcher 3), and it was a really cool game. I didn't even do most side quests and I clocked at 28 hrs.
I've actually been thinking about making a Dragon's Dogma webseries. Who would watch that? And I think this song would make the best endcredit sequence.
When was the last time you can think that a dev out this much passion and work into just the hometown music? Let alone the entire soundtrack, good lord. Literally the best among all gaming
Place always felt like home. I really liked looking at sea at sunset turning to evening, and the little house along the left side of the cliff side was really Ghiburi-esque and cute. -Im also getting some 90s Berserk vibes too from this piece for some reason too lol.
I'm just going to put this on all day long, on repeat, and occasionally stare into the sun with a smile of contentment and inner peace. Until, of course, I hear the flapping of wings...
Just finished my first playthrough of Dragon's Dogma, and hearing this just makes everything stop, the sound just surrounds you and rips you every which way, it's nostalgic and macabre, and so damn beautiful. Fantastic game btw I'm looking forward to DDII.
Nostalgia could bring a lot of feelings. At the right time this can be sad. Or happy. The happy comes from being surrounded by kin. By those you love and cherish. Honest work that helps everyone. Or this song can be at a journey’s end. Thinking back to those you’ve helped. Those you’ve lost. Was it all worth it? Was it all you wanted? Or are the answers out there somewhere. Waiting for you.
Interesting Fact: Dragon’s Dogma sampled a song from the game Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). The song is called ‘Kingdom Valley - Water’ and both share the same vocals.
Zachary McGinnies No, it's not just you. I was like that too, before I made several other characters. Then the feeling dissipated. It kind of makes sense though, what with the whole relationship an Arisen has with their pawn.
I kinda hate the pawn system, love the game so far but I really wish there were interesting side characters that you actually want to hear talk instead of emotionless annoying people you switch out every few levels
I intend to keep the same pawn through my playthroughs, or at least the same one through the NG +'s. When I eventually start a *new* game, I'll change it, but I can't leave Despacito hanging in the wind.
@Evrouin Westmoore- I know this comment is 4 years late but I’m the same way. My pawn, who was named Dawn, was such an interesting partner. She’s a strider elf girl I had made and she’s notorious for doing crazy stuff. She loves throwing skulls at dead monsters and she climbs everything she can. Dragon’s Dogma wouldn’t be the same without her lol
Just started playing and already attached to mine. Named mine Sword Maiden and my arisen Orcbolg as to roleplay Goblin Slayer. Returning home to Cassardis and hearing the theme always brings a smile to my face.
I always have the time to come back to Cassardis every now and then, just to listen to this beauty, check on the people on the Village, and get prepared to embarc on a new Quest.
I'm so thankful I made semi-recent friends who recommend masterpieces like this game. Definately one of those games where I didn't know what to do with myself once I beat it. So I played it again :)
Thanks for this. Made me want to get the OST for the game. However, since you say you try to "add higher quality", did you equalize or post-master this in any way? There is a very noticeable unpleasant sibillance in the higher frequencies, especially evident in the voice.
It made me really sad because: SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER I felt so empty at the end, that I couldn't interact with anyone or anything anymore. Just goes to show that man is not capable of being God.
Just make DD2 where you can summon players to inhabit your pawns :( Also a pugilist vocation that does grabs and throws that cancel enemy animations. Imagine ripping a cyclops tusk out with your bare hands, or gouging out a hydra's eye
Game: The dragon has torn your heart out meaning you are the newly Arisen. It is your task to take up arms against the dragon to save Gran Soren and to obtain your heart again. 1 second later * Happy music *
Hermosísima, siempre que iba a Cassardis, me quedaba un rato sin moverme ni nada, solo poniendo mucha atención al escuchar la canción. Tiene un "no se que" que me toca el corazón.
![Dragon's Dogma: Who Hands Down [Extended Soundtrack]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EaZ1HW8VzQI/mqdefault.jpg)
![Dragon's Dogma: Cassardis [Ambience / Music]](/img/n.gif)
This song really made the village feel like home whenever you returned.
+Yazoo Kadaj Yes, the power of music :)
It's not just that, it's the inhabitants as well. Throughout your journey, while everyone else is telling you to go slay the dragon and attain glory on the sole account of that you're the Arisen and nothing else, the people of Cass are telling you to be safe always and worry because they knew you before you was this grand hero. They have huge pride in there mixed as well and simple disbelief at things you accomplish. Hell, they even tell you can stop being Arisen and just come back forever (Goddamn Chief Adaro, man. I honestly, truly love you and your beautiful words.)
I fucking love that the devs kept updating the citizens of Cass' dialogue with the events happening in the game, even though there is little cause to ever go back there after leaving the town the first time. I pretty much went to the place only on my own will, which is pretty rare in a game nowadays. This is my favorite town in video games, ever.
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I play this every night before I go to sleep for this exact reason.
@@a130inthesky That makes me feel bad for constantly throwing people into the ocean to get devoured by Brine.
visiting cassardis from the seneschal's chamber... a moment of silence then this song kicks in... feels like the dragon is ripping my heart out all over again.
Ikr 😔
The fact that you have to push away everything and everyone you fought for adds salt to the wound too… in the best way that is.
"Cruel, unending ring" indeed. You'd think godhood would be pretty rad but not in DD. You meet Savan and he basically wants to die lol. All that effort creating Grigori, having him raise conflict to find Arisen was all just to find replacement for the throne. He wanted out.
The cycle end with your life
@@ayusoraua570 does it? NG+ is basically the cycle continuing
The song of our people.
Still is
this is one of the most beautiful fucking songs i have ever heard. i was completely shocked when i first loaded into cassardis and heard this theme. amazing.
When I got the sound dlc for DD2 I was hoping this was there
Tis' your hometown, is it not Arisen?
Tis
racist lil nigga.
@@jfiffl7 i dont get it
@@irrationality- If the Joints long enough. Pre-suffix to Bravely default pro-logging. (Tis) Is the subject.
This song kind of reminds me of Gatsu/Guts' theme from the Berserk anime.
+SomaticAtrophy yep, many soundtracks and places remind me of Berserk, there's also some references to the anime... like the guts and grifth armors and weapons.
Titanomachy this comment introduced me to berserk. Thank you.
Malum,
There is a Griffith set in Dark Arisen :)
Love this anime !
Had to choose the character with one eye and the haircut like guts. Then look at the ocean with the great sword on your back with this playing.
This song leaves a gaping hole in my chest and all that's left is the intense feeling of _longing._
Stripping my character down to their lightclothes and running along rooftops in Cassardis, one of my favourite things to do in this game.
I'm kind of late here but, Dragon's Dogma has one of the best combat system out of all the games that I have played. It's a shame that most games don't incorporate any realism to their enemies or bosses. Amazing music btw.
I'll taketh thy cheese by force Hey, no matter when you play, you are the Arisen. Always remember: Tis weak to fire!
@@ms.intrigue7454 did you know wolves hunt in packs?
There could be aught of use in the crags that litter this place
You can't be late in a game that seems eternal and intemporal. I bet even in several years that game will be part of the rare games that have a gameplay so good it keeps on living everywhere
A portion of Cassardis Beach is based off of a portion of the beach on the island of Ko Lan, Thailand. It's a dream of mine to get to that part of the island, sit back in the sand and listen to this theme, seeing the part that is 1:1 to the game before my eyes. The world would expand and shrink in all of the best ways, knowing what is possible creatively and literally, and how they would come together in that single, simple moment of happiness. You can't ask or expect much more out of life than the simplicity and bliss that some things bring you. Your imagination above all else should never be neglected!
Well I guess I'm adding Ko Lan, Thailand to the list of places I want to visit, too. Never knew about that!
You know, a lot of Dragon's Dogma world is also based of Mediterrean Costs of France and more exactly, Provence, come to France, in the South, you will see
@@lebarondeminuit3580 thank you, one day i will see this place for myself
@@Tempest_Stream You'll love it, just go to remote places, countryside places, not the big cities or else, You'll be desapointed
If there's a game that desperately deserves a proper sequel, it's Dragon's Dogma
Its coming!!!!!!!!!!!
100% facts
Well buddy, I got news for you~
it's happening
dd2 is real
This song always makes me emotional. Crazy how much I love this game, one of the most underrated pieces of art ever.
“I only wish I had more to offer” this theme was all I needed. Thank you💛
and your sleeper arrows thank you
Huh?
"You're always welcome here!"
I've never had such a raw feeling of homesickness then when I reached the end of the story and this song kicks in. What fucking powerful moment.
Just started playing Dragon's Dogma today for the first time. Amazing game.
How’s your play through been!?
@@SaabTheFox he die sorry
As soon as I walked out the that house and heard this theme, I knew I was in for one heck of a ride...
For me it was the main menu song. Honestly music alone is what allows me to know if a game will be good or not. And i must say this game has me pondering so much about it, even though its been months since I’ve beaten it.
This gives me so much Berserk vibes, particularly one of those times when Guts actually has some time for serenity.
This is the song thatll be playing when I'm old and staring out into the sunset thinking about how wild life's been
bad news for you mate
What? Is living in a pandemic not wild enough?
@@LlamaDrama142 *gulp*
@@LlamaDrama142 what pandemic
@@jphataraki6764 you’re really asking me 2 years later?
That humble voice in the back is so peaceful, i love it
That's the same voice from Sonic '06 during Kingdom Valley's music
whenever i feel homesick i play dragon's dogma and visit cassardis. homesick doubled
Listened this while standing in the train,the nostalgia gave me such a big goosebump that my body started shaking xD
the best village theme ever made, Cassardis is unique.
The first time back was an illusion of safety. The second time I was a god playing with ants that were my friends and neighbors. The third time I was reborn as a dragon in a new world.
OMG DRAGON'S DOGMA 2 FINALLY ANNOUNCED! IT'S HAPPENING!!! 😭
Smooth and soft with a deep emotional feeling, truly this is a masterpiece
It's a shame of DD2 didn't also have amazing music like DD1, but at least the gameplay is great. But maaaaaan I was looking forward to another masterpiece of a soundtrack..
yeah it's one of my few gripes with DD2. The music of 1 was so unique. I got the deluxe, so immediately switched to the DD music / sounds pack and my enjoyment went up a bit.
i was too, no good music and no layer armor system so saaaddd
Indeed, that's why I'm back on this video.
Really sad...
DD2 has one of the most forgettable soundtracks I’ve ever heard in gaming. Biggest downgrade ever
This song is so beautiful, especially when you reach the ending and come back
I go to cassardis just to see the villagers. The secrets the village hides and its homely nature is so welcoming. I feel as though I owe it to the villagers to come back every once in a while. And every time I do, I always take the time to listen to the theme in its entirety and I usually go to the cave under chief adaros house to watch the village from up there as the song ends
Absolutely incredible game, that deserves so much more.
This is music for appreciating life.
This makes me sad, but its good, a bit nostalgic :)
Bruno Ggimenezz I just finished this game (Dark Arisen) yesterday on 360 while my PS4 collects dust (waiting on Witcher 3), and it was a really cool game. I didn't even do most side quests and I clocked at 28 hrs.
Witcher 3 will be very nice, but Dragons Dogma still cool !
This Saddness... Is acid drift.
I've actually been thinking about making a Dragon's Dogma webseries. Who would watch that? And I think this song would make the best endcredit sequence.
I would love that.
David Wittberg
well be sure to keep up with my channel if you wanna see it
@@cscpmc lol 6 years later
When was the last time you can think that a dev out this much passion and work into just the hometown music? Let alone the entire soundtrack, good lord. Literally the best among all gaming
Place always felt like home. I really liked looking at sea at sunset turning to evening, and the little house along the left side of the cliff side was really Ghiburi-esque and cute.
-Im also getting some 90s Berserk vibes too from this piece for some reason too lol.
I'm just going to put this on all day long, on repeat, and occasionally stare into the sun with a smile of contentment and inner peace.
Until, of course, I hear the flapping of wings...
Nearly brought me to tears.
Love this theme when you hear a small part of it at the end when you go towards the senechal.
Thank you for extending this... I go to the village just to listen. It's a shame it's so short.
I love this song. It's sad and makes me emotional in the end. Finish the game and you'll understand what I mean.
Cassardis... home
Just finished my first playthrough of Dragon's Dogma, and hearing this just makes everything stop, the sound just surrounds you and rips you every which way, it's nostalgic and macabre, and so damn beautiful. Fantastic game btw I'm looking forward to DDII.
Damn Chimeras. Great game in all it's aesthetic qualities and combat.
Favorite moves Shadow Shackle and Maelstrom
Somehow it reminds me of Nujabes
Samurai Champloo had a beautiful world, and writing.
Yes!!!
Rest in Power Nujabes you were always the kindest and humblest
I didn’t like your comment because it’s at 69 likes. 😎
Still peaceful in Nov'18..........reinstalling
we're going home lads :o
NEVER SAY NEVER EVER
The Japanese devs always make the hometown theme so sad.
Pan Revan
One’s hometown is usually filled with feelings of nostalgia.
Not sad, nostalgic
@@mrgreen027 No, I feel sad.
Nostalgia could bring a lot of feelings. At the right time this can be sad. Or happy. The happy comes from being surrounded by kin. By those you love and cherish. Honest work that helps everyone. Or this song can be at a journey’s end. Thinking back to those you’ve helped. Those you’ve lost. Was it all worth it? Was it all you wanted? Or are the answers out there somewhere. Waiting for you.
Dragon's Dogma is one of my favorite games, and the manga its one of my favorites too. I just love everything about it.
I just started playing this game for the first time, had to search up this amazing soundtrack
This tune is quite soothing, Cos.
This song is so sad and creepy when you reach the end. It's like the sorrow truth and limits of reality are being revealed to you.
A cloud of unease hangs our lands these day
Times are hard indeed
Interesting Fact:
Dragon’s Dogma sampled a song from the game Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). The song is called ‘Kingdom Valley - Water’ and both share the same vocals.
Did anyone else grow more attached to their main pawn than even their own character? ...or is that just me :P
Zachary McGinnies No, it's not just you. I was like that too, before I made several other characters. Then the feeling dissipated.
It kind of makes sense though, what with the whole relationship an Arisen has with their pawn.
I kinda hate the pawn system, love the game so far but I really wish there were interesting side characters that you actually want to hear talk instead of emotionless annoying people you switch out every few levels
I intend to keep the same pawn through my playthroughs, or at least the same one through the NG +'s. When I eventually start a *new* game, I'll change it, but I can't leave Despacito hanging in the wind.
@Evrouin Westmoore- I know this comment is 4 years late but I’m the same way. My pawn, who was named Dawn, was such an interesting partner. She’s a strider elf girl I had made and she’s notorious for doing crazy stuff. She loves throwing skulls at dead monsters and she climbs everything she can. Dragon’s Dogma wouldn’t be the same without her lol
Just started playing and already attached to mine. Named mine Sword Maiden and my arisen Orcbolg as to roleplay Goblin Slayer. Returning home to Cassardis and hearing the theme always brings a smile to my face.
I first started playing the game when i heard about this year. The first time I heard this song I instantly fell in love.
Simply beautiful
Tellement de souvenir ... Mercedes ❤
This is the place I lost my heart
I always have the time to come back to Cassardis every now and then, just to listen to this beauty, check on the people on the Village, and get prepared to embarc on a new Quest.
I'm ready to go back. March 22nd.
I'm so thankful I made semi-recent friends who recommend masterpieces like this game. Definately one of those games where I didn't know what to do with myself once I beat it.
So I played it again :)
Plus Mercedes looks just like Casca, lol.
2017 so much nostalgic
I'm only just now realizing that this is loosely based on Guts' Theme...
love this game !!
Aledrial My favorite game of all time, to this day.
agree ;)
my alarm clock theme :)
if this my alarm music
i would keepin sleep lol
sounds similar to the theme of guts
I've been through some hard times lately, but this amazing game cheers me up.
Thanks for this. Made me want to get the OST for the game.
However, since you say you try to "add higher quality", did you equalize or post-master this in any way? There is a very noticeable unpleasant sibillance in the higher frequencies, especially evident in the voice.
I'm getting chills from the nostalgia
It made me really sad because:
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I felt so empty at the end, that I couldn't interact with anyone or anything anymore. Just goes to show that man is not capable of being God.
Fuck man the feels
When I first walked outside the house you wake up in I was amazed.
So much feelings. Currently playing this game, don't care what other says. Really amazing game.
This sounds wonderful and amazing. This is a great extension of this song!
Extremely nostalgic sounding, especially because of new game plus..
good Old Days after school
I listen to this song when reading Berserk, very somber and is a good background for focus on dialogue.
Maker be praised! We are saved, after so many years!
This theme gives massive Nier vibes
When people say this is Capcom's Dark Souls they are also talking about the chill home town music too
Immediately loved this theme when I heard it playing this game for the first time today. So excited for dragon's dogma 2 :)
man i just started playing this on switch and this theme blew me away lmao, getting massive guts theme vibes its fucking great.
This song makes me want to build a rustic jungle meditation room to meditate in with this music
Just make DD2 where you can summon players to inhabit your pawns :(
Also a pugilist vocation that does grabs and throws that cancel enemy animations. Imagine ripping a cyclops tusk out with your bare hands, or gouging out a hydra's eye
All I want is more than one save, wtf Capcom
jase276 i know right!
jase276 buy a capcom memory stick
Little Shiny
I use ghetto USB drives.
I'm livin' in the fast lane.
jase276 on PS3 you can just make another PS3 profile
Game: The dragon has torn your heart out meaning you are the newly Arisen. It is your task to take up arms against the dragon to save Gran Soren and to obtain your heart again.
1 second later
* Happy music *
Hermosísima, siempre que iba a Cassardis, me quedaba un rato sin moverme ni nada, solo poniendo mucha atención al escuchar la canción. Tiene un "no se que" que me toca el corazón.
Meeting your first pawn in Dragon’s Dogma be like:
One of the greatest videogame soundtracks, so underrated.
now THIS is what post-nut clarity sounds like
Imagine you come to your house and you hear this ♡
I think I wouldn’t be sleep deprived if that were the case.
I miss this game so much ;)
Just replay it when you do :P
Especially since we are getting a sequel!!!!!!
@@randalthor6872 I REPLAY IT FOR 8 TIMES LMAO
reminds me of certain music from Final Fantasy XIII
Gives me the chills ooo geezus
I could listen to this all day. Great work! Looking forward to the extension of Gran Soren.
This is definitely a comfort song from my childhood
The vocals here use the same vocals as Kingdom Valley in Sonic. Anyone else?
loved this song. for some reason some of the music in this game reminded me of FFX
simply one of the best games i have played
gives me goosebumps