I remember when I initially played this stage and the game tips just said "you can't outrun your reflection" and that's when I knew things were about to go nuts
Exactly. It is a darn fact that you cannot run from yourself, no matter how hard you try to. Celeste perfectly portrays this fact in my opinion. Lena Raine especially. She puts so much feeling into each song she composes and it's absolutely beautiful.
@Noah G. I hate to say this but you are always a little bit ahead of your reflection since it still takes time for light to reflect (this could be more metaphorical if you make it)
@IceFlower99 More like... Self sabotage? It's a real thing; to believe you're so incapable of succeeding and so afraid of failure when trying to succeed that you purposefully set yourself back.
Why are we not talking about the fact that Madeline SMASHES though several screens worth of crystal spikes that normally insta-kill her?... Even though she thinks of herself as fragile, she is one tough cookie. Invincible cookie, even.
That is true, but can your reflection outrun you? No, the tides are even, being proved by first the chase in chapter 2 and then in this chapters chase/boss fight.
fun fact: in earlier builds (probably before they hired an editor for the dialogue) madeline says "I'll just... go home to my miserable life and die alone" instead, which is wayyy darker
Considering I know someone who is very much like Madeline when she's at her most depressive, yes, I'm very glad they changed that. She's easy enough to relate to without making people like that relive their contemplations of suicide.
@@redpepper74 The crystal at this level was so stupid because I had to look that on youtube because I didn't find the first levels crystal heart and I was so confused. Actually the only crystal which I got without was the 4th crystal heart because of the Super Mario Bros 3 reference
İt is just obvious from the icons below the torches that what you have got to do is to *mirror* the first dash sequence you made. And to figure out the first one you dont really have to figure out the first chapters crystal heart. The computer which shows the colours in orders actually makes a specific sound that you can copy by dashing. Every direction makes different sound like piano notes. If you are succesful copying the same sound with the first episodes computer at this episode, you will be able to get the heart. At least thats what I did
In my second playthrough in this game, I focused a lot more on gathering strawberries than before. It was strangely disconcerting to slowly realize that there were no strawberries in this level. There were so many split paths, but none had strawberries. Whatever I tried to do trying to look for them, I failed. It made my search feel empty, and I realized now was not the time for distractions. No time for empty gestures of competence. It made the chapter feel a lot more impactful.
Mario: You fall, you die. Celeste: You fall, you get captivated by the ambience of the best chapter in the game and you feel what Madeline is feeling at this moment with the perfect music that fits with the moment.
Despite the emotional power that this level has, it makes me think of 3 things 1. The crystal heart puzzle is just what. 2. That Towerfall Easter egg 3. *AAAAARRRGGGGGBBLLLBBLBLBLAAH*
@@AnonIsland5 you pretty much have to screw around with the heart puzzle in chapter 1 for this one the little blocks with arrows under the torches tell you which way to flip them, the crystals at the top tell you exactly what to do (if you've written down what the birds in chapter 1 mean somewhere, that is)
Madeline: (talks about how depression is like being stuck at the bottom of the ocean) Later in the chapter: (goes down a narrow pool of water on your way to Badeline that suddenly cuts off mid air) *H m m*
This game is so perfect. After having that beautiful chat with Theo, you two fall asleep, and there's this dream about you flying up with the aurora borealis in the background. You think, finally, I'm getting over the personified insecurity that is Badeline. And then she throws you off. I felt devastated all my mountain climbing progress was just wasted like that, but I also thought about Badeline's words. She was right. I was throwing her away, saying I didn't need her. But trying to throw away a _Part of You_ is useless. While I thought about the plot, I also felt stunned by beauty walking through the crystal-filled fields of green grass and gorgeous lakes and cascades while THIS plays. So many emotions jungled up at once... I think it made me feel exactly what Madeline was feeling in that moment. And for that... I believe this is a perfect game.
The chapter really is a chance for reflection. It allows you to think on the plot, on what just happened, and to realize what needs to be done. As you travel through the crystal catacombs, your reflection is all over the place, but the only one you need to see, is also the only one neither of you want to. You’ve deeply hurt Badeline, you’ve basically called her useless, and like she said, she can go deeper. Repairing your friendship won’t be easy, but it has to be done. “Let’s climb out of this mountain, *_together.”_*
I love how at the start of the chapter, the phrase "You can't outrun your own reflection" refers to Madeline trying to abandon Badeline, but later in the chapter it represents how Badeline is trying to escape from Madeline because she's scared of climbing the Mountain with her really incredible double-meaning there
I think what sets this track apart is the percussion. Throughout this game, one of the things I've notcied is that the drums only kick in in parts of high stress (so the boss rushes.) They kick during the Badeline chase, and the Mr. Oshiro chase as well. But in this super mellow track, the percussion, although not consistent, is present from beginning to end. I think this signifies how Madeline must confront Badeline, there is no way around it. I could be totally wrong about this though.
Catman 360 By drums, I think you meant cymbals. Because in lots of parts of the game that aren't so stressful, you can hear something like a snare drum.
another reason is Lena uses a effect where it makes the song feel 3D and like its not just a flat piece of music coming out of your speakers but a 3D wave!
I kind of love that they decided not to put any strawberries in this chapter. The full focus here is on Madeline and her issues, even more so than anywhere else, so they removed the distractions to really emphasize that.
That's because as the level progresses the song gets better to give you a sense of progress. But because the song is just a single one, Lena blended all of the songs' phases for our extreme hearing pleasure.
What I truly love about the song is how the energy builds throughout it, and how it reflects Madeline's mental state throughout the chapter. Instead of the song starting sad and becoming more and more happy and determined as it goes on, it almost sounds like it gets...angrier. Like Madeline starts out at rock bottom, the lowest point of her life, and gets more and more frustrated at herself, her circumstances, and her decisions. The music gets louder and louder as Madeline becomes angrier and angrier with herself. She gets more determined to right her wrongs near the end of the chapter, and the song reflects that by become more rhythmical and upbeat. It's a truly powerful piece of music and a perfect example of what makes Celeste's soundtrack so magical.
That’s so true! This game portrays things like this perfectly! I love games like this that some people can actually relate to, and that they portray it perfectly
No matter how fast you run, you can't escape who you really are. This track hit me in the feelings hard. It's such a beautiful song and makes me reflect on who I really am compared to who I am on a daily basis. We all have reflections, who will you be? You or your reflection?
_" An apparition, not of this world, but because of it, lurking _*_out of frame._*_ "_ _" Awake, my heart is a fortress; _*_in dreams, I am vulnerable._*_ "_
This like an irony of reaching the top of the mountain. You end up at the bottom of the mountain, which is the lowest level, and yet this chapter is were is the climax of the story, which is the highest point.
It's actually pretty good level. Normally, if the level starts by falling down, it's not going to be the best level. This one seems to be an exception.
In terms of how we hear them, everyone in the game speaks only in gibberish. It's the chatbox that allows us to understand the story. So the blocks are probably speaking but since there is no chatbox, we can't tell what they're saying.
Near the end, the bass line is actually identical, or near identical, to the Badeline chase section of Resurrections. That slow, repeating, descending bass. I've listened to Resurrections at least 100 times by now, I'm sure it was intentional. Well done.
it really does, throughout the whole song, I can distinctly hear the Badeline chase music and the instrument used in the middle part is similar to the instrument (also in the chase part)
This one is undoubtely my favorite from the whole game. It starts low, symbolizing how Madeline feels devastated after falling, but it slowly gets more cheering, encouraging you not to give up and keep climbing.
TheCoolest Coal Celeste is one of the best games i’ve ever played. I haven’t played hollow knight (even tho i have always wanted too) Celeste deserves all the praise and love it gets.
The more I think about this game, the more I believe that it was tailor-made for people suffering from depression. This part of the game is one of the reasons why. You have just been reminded why you lack motivation, why you just can't do this. You did your best, but in the end, your dark side brought you crashing down, because you couldn't make peace with it. Fortunately, the old lady gives an answer to you of the question, "what the hell do I do now?!", and you now know what you must do if you want to continue.
This song gives a feeling of hoplessness but as you start getting closer to Baddeline the synth and drumbeats gives a feeling of hope. And Confronting Myself is a perfect followup to this song.
Oh damn I just realized that the track 'reflection' comes immediately after the mirror temple, a place all about being forced to look at your reflection. The mirror temple forces Madeline to view herself and face her fears, and this one is about her finally comforting, and accepting them. She's now looking at her reflection instead of avoiding it
A very small detail that I love about the game is: when you go underwater, the music and all the other sounds are filtered out, like I wish other games had that...
To me, this was always the stinging pain of falling down the mountain and Madeline finally being left alone in her own head. Even she now wants to give up, but the occasional glimpse of hope encouraging her to go further.
There's a feeling of loss, and a feeling of awe. It's like you acknowledge that some problems are bigger than you are, and, as the old woman mentioned, sometimes you have to make the difference between being stubborn and being determined. This is quite a great track. What were the feelings flowing through you when you composed this one, Lena?
SaviourV I agree with that, it feels very sad and aimless. Even in the later parts of the song when it gets more intense and exciting, the main melody makes it feel halfhearted. Really does a great job of summing up the whole situation.
Endercraft Inc. Indeed it does. I mean, if you were to apply this part of the story to Life, you'd feel absolutely down if your inner demons sabotage you when you're close to victory. But, as my Dad said, when I discussed this game with him, the important thing is to confront your fears and rise again after each setback. Truthfully, thanks to the music and the storytelling, Celeste explains a bit about real life, in a way. Rarely has a game appealed to me like this before, and I enjoy it immensely, challenges and all. It's worth a few lessons on Life, indeed.
SaviourV I think it really captures that feeling, the main melody just sounds so defeated. I don’t even like these “Super Meat Boy” style platformers but Celeste’s story and how it dealt with difficult themes really kept me engaged throughout.
Nitram Lee I think it’s a valid question. According to a developer interview, sometimes she’d come to them with music before they even started designing its corresponding level. Shows that these songs can have a deeper meaning even when they’re standing on their own.
Every last soundtrack from this game is just amazing, and how it shifts so smoothly to the faster pace as you proceed through the level is top notch too
This particular melody which also plays in Old Site (chapter 2) feels like THE main leitmotif of Celeste, and it feels very interesting to listen to. It's so unique that my brain can't attribute this song with anything other than Celeste, which is a very cool thing
That fucking drop at 3:38. An entire 3 minute and 38 second build up. Easily the most intense build up of all time. The entire reflecting upon yourself listening to this is insane with headphones. Listening to each of Madelines synth cries bounce from ear to ear and even directly in the middle of your forehead for that entire time is incredibly overwhelming and just so f***ing sweet. The last 2 minutes is just pure EDM bliss!
I remember watching my other self retreat everytime i got close, and i was just like: "You get back here you betch!" "Why tf are you running!?" "STOP FRICKING RUNNING!!"
The farther you get in each level, the more intese the music gets, but in this level even madelines will to climb this mountain come back and the more motivated i got to finish the small hard parts in this level.
i love how the moving blocks could have just been rocks with the blue sides but they JUST HAD to make them angri big bois that go ARHARARARHARHAHR when you dash into them
Mientras jugaba el juego pude escuchar la música bajo el agua, dándole ese efecto de profundidad y distancia. allá fuera todo se sigue moviendo pero aquí bajo el agua te da como una pausa y ves todo desde una perspectiva de lejanía... Y queda muy lindo. Adoro ese efecto en los videojuegos.
We all feel like Madeline on that chapter. Feeling impassive and thinking our life's under our control, that we can overcome everything, then... BOOM. You're at the bottom of it all. And in the best of cases, you just get back to the beginning. Back with your demons.
Game: "Did you know? You cannot outrun your own reflection." Me: Hold my beer (Because light actually takes time to bounce of a mirror and return to me, I am only able to be ahead of my reflection)
This song makes me feel like I’ve given up. You fell, all your progress, it’s over, but it feels like there’s still some hope. You can’t just live like this, you confront yourself and live with yourself. I love this game
This point in this game is absolutely stunning despite how hard this game was it easily has to be in my top three soundtracks in this game Also this works really well with the abyss in calamity mod for some reason
This chapter is my favorite it's because 1-has no annoying aspects 2-the voicecs of the moving blocks 3-this soundtrack 4-the secret daialuge 5-the badeline boss fight
Whenever I get a panic attack or something makes me really anxious, this soundtrack always helps me calm down. Thank you Lena, for making such a great soundtrack for a game I love.
I listened to this playlist on repeat for atleast 16 hours while I played CubeWorld last night, stayed awake listening and playing until 9am and got up at 12 a couple of hours ago. ready to get back to listening to this music and gaming for the rest of the weekend
flint 617524 I was trying to find gameplay videos of cubeworld the other day and realised about half of them were videos of people showing you how to get a cracked version of the game. I personally dont think its a good idea to download one, but I see it doing no harm if you intend to buy it on release. Thought I would just let you know.
good song to return to every 7-8 months and lay face up at 11:00 PM and think about things gosh. Im so scared of my future. My biggest hope is the transition to adulthood will be suprisingly easy, but as this year goes on I am starting to doubt that. I havent been in this much pain in a long time.
I just noticed this recently but starting from 2:09, you can hear a part of the Badeline Chase theme from chapter 2. Which is interesting since when you're listening to this theme, you're the one chasing after her.
I have completed Celeste fully (except golden strawberries) and both the ost and gameplay amazed me a lot that I cannot stop playing this game because of how fascinating it is.
![[Official] Celeste Original Soundtrack - 03 - Resurrections](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1rwAvUvvQzQ/mqdefault.jpg)
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![[Official] Celeste Original Soundtrack - 16 - Confronting Myself](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/b_oEDGONSc4/mqdefault.jpg)
I love how the comments on A sides are all about emotional moments in the game and the B side tracks comments are all just a group therapy session
A side is mourning while B side is groovin'
C side tho?
Noval Chan they’re the same as the b-side tracks, and it’s the same as the b sides on completion videos and stuff
@@GengUpinIpin C side is suffering
@@GengUpinIpin They are wondering why they did this to themselves.
I remember when I initially played this stage and the game tips just said "you can't outrun your reflection" and that's when I knew things were about to go nuts
E K i remember myself saying "oh no this can't be good"
Chapter 2 completely disproves this, though.
Well the reflection caught back up to ya, didn't it?
To be fair your reflection gave you a head start in that chapter
the fun part is, it turns out our reflection couldnt outrun US either!
I like the fact that this game focuses on accepting your inner demons and living with them instead of trying to forget them.
Exactly. It is a darn fact that you cannot run from yourself, no matter how hard you try to. Celeste perfectly portrays this fact in my opinion. Lena Raine especially. She puts so much feeling into each song she composes and it's absolutely beautiful.
@@trystansimmonsayala9584 yeah
shingcacink // Neslukux As the postcard says, “Did you know? It is impossible to outrun your own reflection.”
@Noah G. I hate to say this but you are always a little bit ahead of your reflection since it still takes time for light to reflect (this could be more metaphorical if you make it)
@@ronaldfonto1711 being ahead of something isn't necessarily outrunning it. No matter how fast and far you go, you're reflection is always right there
I DID NOT FALL.
I WAS *THROWN OFF*
THOSE ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT THINGS
You threw yourself off....
that's... oof
@@Sarioah That actually sound like... suicide (?)
@IceFlower99 More like... Self sabotage? It's a real thing; to believe you're so incapable of succeeding and so afraid of failure when trying to succeed that you purposefully set yourself back.
Why are we not talking about the fact that Madeline SMASHES though several screens worth of crystal spikes that normally insta-kill her?...
Even though she thinks of herself as fragile, she is one tough cookie. Invincible cookie, even.
*_Did you know?_*
_You can't outrun your own reflection._
TASbot: well yes, but actually no.
@@debhen *_i am speed_*
That is true, but can your reflection outrun you?
No, the tides are even, being proved by first the chase in chapter 2 and then in this chapters chase/boss fight.
@@theamazingcatwizard3654 🤔
*no u*
"I'll just... go home to my sad life and be miserable forever."
fun fact: in earlier builds (probably before they hired an editor for the dialogue) madeline says "I'll just... go home to my miserable life and die alone" instead, which is wayyy darker
Considering I know someone who is very much like Madeline when she's at her most depressive, yes, I'm very glad they changed that. She's easy enough to relate to without making people like that relive their contemplations of suicide.
Understandable, have a nice day
that should be a good ending
@@Radien I don't think she's talking about suicide, though. Just the act of dying without anyone by your side, whatever the cause of death is.
FACT:
You're playing the game wrong if you don't make the BARBABRBABGHBGH noises along with the moving blocks in this level
Thank god it wasn't just me. OOGOOGOGOGOGOGOGOOOOGH
I stutter a lot I can barely imitate this noise lol what a shame.....
@@rat3138 ok you aren't playing the game wrong you are an exception
@@clawcakes Thanks :D
Lord Sivler I like to yell, “WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ!” or, “LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!”
I felt my brain grow five sizes when I figured out the crystal heart for this level
FabulousJejmaze I was *so* confused because crystal heart 6 was actually the first one I found... honestly it wasn’t hard to find at all
@@redpepper74 The crystal at this level was so stupid because I had to look that on youtube because I didn't find the first levels crystal heart and I was so confused.
Actually the only crystal which I got without was the 4th crystal heart because of the Super Mario Bros 3 reference
it was so easy I found on accident
İt is just obvious from the icons below the torches that what you have got to do is to *mirror* the first dash sequence you made. And to figure out the first one you dont really have to figure out the first chapters crystal heart. The computer which shows the colours in orders actually makes a specific sound that you can copy by dashing. Every direction makes different sound like piano notes. If you are succesful copying the same sound with the first episodes computer at this episode, you will be able to get the heart. At least thats what I did
It’s big brains time
In my second playthrough in this game, I focused a lot more on gathering strawberries than before. It was strangely disconcerting to slowly realize that there were no strawberries in this level. There were so many split paths, but none had strawberries. Whatever I tried to do trying to look for them, I failed. It made my search feel empty, and I realized now was not the time for distractions. No time for empty gestures of competence. It made the chapter feel a lot more impactful.
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Mario: You fall, you die.
Celeste: You fall, you get captivated by the ambience of the best chapter in the game and you feel what Madeline is feeling at this moment with the perfect music that fits with the moment.
I'd correct 'chapiter', but I like it better personally.
Glumbor Tango Sorry, I didn't notice it because i speak french and it looks like the word in french (Chapitre).
Kirby710 It’s fine, it’s kind of in between both words in a way that’s satisfying to say. I like it!
Kirby: you fall you float..
Toadboydude If you have reflexes or else you die
Despite the emotional power that this level has, it makes me think of 3 things
1. The crystal heart puzzle is just what.
2. That Towerfall Easter egg
3. *AAAAARRRGGGGGBBLLLBBLBLBLAAH*
or, rurururururururururururu as it's more commonly referred as
I wonder how emotional power made you get off at *AAAAARRRGGGGGBBLLLBBLBLBLAAH* on the train of thought 🤔
*YORHORHORHORHORHORHORHOR* is what I hear
how are you supposed to figure the puzzle out? there must be some kind of in game clue- i had to look up the solution
@@AnonIsland5 you pretty much have to screw around with the heart puzzle in chapter 1 for this one
the little blocks with arrows under the torches tell you which way to flip them, the crystals at the top tell you exactly what to do (if you've written down what the birds in chapter 1 mean somewhere, that is)
Madeline: (talks about how depression is like being stuck at the bottom of the ocean)
Later in the chapter: (goes down a narrow pool of water on your way to Badeline that suddenly cuts off mid air)
*H m m*
Holy shit I never noticed that
Well it’s not an ocean is it?
Please don’t woosh me I get the joke.
mario galaxy moment
@@ramdog2536 Specifically the sequel.
@@Scary_Mar0Actually, Reflection was originally called Hot Springs and was meant to be a water level, which makes more sense
This game is so perfect.
After having that beautiful chat with Theo, you two fall asleep, and there's this dream about you flying up with the aurora borealis in the background. You think, finally, I'm getting over the personified insecurity that is Badeline. And then she throws you off. I felt devastated all my mountain climbing progress was just wasted like that, but I also thought about Badeline's words.
She was right. I was throwing her away, saying I didn't need her. But trying to throw away a _Part of You_ is useless.
While I thought about the plot, I also felt stunned by beauty walking through the crystal-filled fields of green grass and gorgeous lakes and cascades while THIS plays.
So many emotions jungled up at once... I think it made me feel exactly what Madeline was feeling in that moment. And for that... I believe this is a perfect game.
And even the B and C sides keep that stunning background
But you can’t match the first run-in to this level
Spot on
This comment hits hard, but it would hit harder if Part of You was capitalized like it is in the game :D
Yeah. And then you think, “hold up, aurora borealis here, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localised entirely within this mountain?”
@@maxinesenior596 lol great idea! Added.
I really like how when the octave reaches up really high it sounds just like the voice effect for Madeline when she's crying or having a panic attack.
Wow I didn't think about it like that! That's pretty interesting.
Sounds like you need to take another listen of "In the Mirror", in which Madeline is literally just screaming nonstop
which time?
@@FiaRill Holy shit, i didnt notice that until now. Especially the higher notes in the part from 1:05 make it pretty obvious...
Oh no, now I’m gonna cry...
Did you know? You can't outrun your own reflection
TECHNICALLY IF YOU COULD SLOW LIGHT DOWN YOU COULD OUTRUN YOUR REFLECTION
Actually you can, there a few millisecond delay. Run for a few minutes, and your reflection will have lag.
just delete the mirror
you mean shadow, 'cause you can just break or stay away of the mirrow's angle
.noitcelfer nwo ruoy nurtuo t'nac uoY ?wonk uoy diD
The chapter really is a chance for reflection. It allows you to think on the plot, on what just happened, and to realize what needs to be done. As you travel through the crystal catacombs, your reflection is all over the place, but the only one you need to see, is also the only one neither of you want to. You’ve deeply hurt Badeline, you’ve basically called her useless, and like she said, she can go deeper. Repairing your friendship won’t be easy, but it has to be done.
“Let’s climb out of this mountain, *_together.”_*
why do i spot you each time i go in the comments of a celeste music video?
Why are you here
@@feli_potter8561 cus I can be
Familiar faces aside, hearing Madeline say that was definitely the most badass thing she could do in the whole game.
If only Theo was there...
I love how at the start of the chapter, the phrase "You can't outrun your own reflection" refers to Madeline trying to abandon Badeline, but later in the chapter it represents how Badeline is trying to escape from Madeline because she's scared of climbing the Mountain with her
really incredible double-meaning there
I think what sets this track apart is the percussion. Throughout this game, one of the things I've notcied is that the drums only kick in in parts of high stress (so the boss rushes.) They kick during the Badeline chase, and the Mr. Oshiro chase as well. But in this super mellow track, the percussion, although not consistent, is present from beginning to end. I think this signifies how Madeline must confront Badeline, there is no way around it.
I could be totally wrong about this though.
Catman 360 By drums, I think you meant cymbals. Because in lots of parts of the game that aren't so stressful, you can hear something like a snare drum.
raynbow sprinkles example: mirror temple (before entering actual hell)
another reason is Lena uses a effect where it makes the song feel 3D and like its not just a flat piece of music coming out of your speakers but a 3D wave!
I kind of love that they decided not to put any strawberries in this chapter. The full focus here is on Madeline and her issues, even more so than anywhere else, so they removed the distractions to really emphasize that.
... and I still looked for them!
The split paths triggered my collectible-paranoia quite fiercely xD
The funny golden strawberry waiting:
@@VonFirflirch I did the same ' - '
I wasted 20 minutes doing tat
My favourite track in the whole game. Also, when I found out Celeste mountain was set in Canada, I was like "Oh that's cool, eh?"
Before the B-Sides, you have to clear the EH-Sides.
*_EH_*_ intensifies_
Well also Celeste is made by Canadians. (This reply is made is made by a Canadian too)
so does that mean the C-sides are called Canadian sides?
@@aluomorg999 guess where I'm going once I reach 19
Every single song in this soundtrack just gets BETTER the longer you listen to it!
legit
That's one hell of a truth.
That's because as the level progresses the song gets better to give you a sense of progress. But because the song is just a single one, Lena blended all of the songs' phases for our extreme hearing pleasure.
Yep
What I truly love about the song is how the energy builds throughout it, and how it reflects Madeline's mental state throughout the chapter. Instead of the song starting sad and becoming more and more happy and determined as it goes on, it almost sounds like it gets...angrier. Like Madeline starts out at rock bottom, the lowest point of her life, and gets more and more frustrated at herself, her circumstances, and her decisions. The music gets louder and louder as Madeline becomes angrier and angrier with herself. She gets more determined to right her wrongs near the end of the chapter, and the song reflects that by become more rhythmical and upbeat. It's a truly powerful piece of music and a perfect example of what makes Celeste's soundtrack so magical.
That’s so true! This game portrays things like this perfectly! I love games like this that some people can actually relate to, and that they portray it perfectly
I happened to read this comment as it got more upbeat
No matter how fast you run, you can't escape who you really are. This track hit me in the feelings hard. It's such a beautiful song and makes me reflect on who I really am compared to who I am on a daily basis. We all have reflections, who will you be? You or your reflection?
My reflection
Why not both?
You can never outrun your reflection.
_" An apparition, not of this world, but because of it, lurking _*_out of frame._*_ "_
_" Awake, my heart is a fortress; _*_in dreams, I am vulnerable._*_ "_
This like an irony of reaching the top of the mountain.
You end up at the bottom of the mountain, which is the lowest level, and yet this chapter is were is the climax of the story, which is the highest point.
This song totally captures the feeling of: Even though you have fallen, the only way is up. There is still hope.
Celeste is more than a cool game. It teaches lessons, in chapter 6: your worst enemy is yourself.
@@andrehenrique976 i already knew that
well,when you are the lowest possible
the only way is standing still or going up
But she can keep digging ya know?
It's actually pretty good level. Normally, if the level starts by falling down, it's not going to be the best level. This one seems to be an exception.
This sits as my second favorite level in all of Celeste.
hydrocity zone?
Me: But there were no strawberries...
Random guy: it’s supposed to be an emotional part of the game
Me: what about the straw berries!
Thomas _ Well... There is *one* strawberry 😉
I think you might be forgetting about SUPER MARIO BROTHAHS 2 BABY game of the YEAR
A perfect phrase for this chapter : I've fallen and I cannot get up.
h
'ello
like turtles D:
YES YOU CAN
ive fallen and i WILL get up
I like how two popular indie games that are extremely different both have songs called reflection that are both amazing.
i know which two games you are on about, one of them is painful and the other is even more painful
so true bestie
@@alextheconfuddled8983 uh, which is the second?
@@Cera_01 hollow knight
edit: reflection is the ost that plays when youre in a stag station or a hot spring
@@alextheconfuddled8983 ah, thanks
In terms of how we hear them, everyone in the game speaks only in gibberish. It's the chatbox that allows us to understand the story. So the blocks are probably speaking but since there is no chatbox, we can't tell what they're saying.
"WHYDIDYOUHITMEYOUWOKEMEUPNOWIMGOINGTOSMASHYOU!!!"
Near the end, the bass line is actually identical, or near identical, to the Badeline chase section of Resurrections. That slow, repeating, descending bass. I've listened to Resurrections at least 100 times by now, I'm sure it was intentional.
Well done.
Oh hey never noticed that that's a really cool touch.
it really does, throughout the whole song, I can distinctly hear the Badeline chase music and the instrument used in the middle part is similar to the instrument (also in the chase part)
WOAH
This one is undoubtely my favorite from the whole game. It starts low, symbolizing how Madeline feels devastated after falling, but it slowly gets more cheering, encouraging you not to give up and keep climbing.
This game got robbed at the game awards by Red Dead 2. This game has the best soundtrack!
Thanks for all the likes guys!
Right? Red Dead 2 OST is incredibly overrated
@@ShinyHunterHunter you are so right
It got best indie game tho i’d say that’s a better award than the soundtrack award.
Hollow Knight shoulda been it if not celeste
TheCoolest Coal Celeste is one of the best games i’ve ever played. I haven’t played hollow knight (even tho i have always wanted too) Celeste deserves all the praise and love it gets.
The more I think about this game, the more I believe that it was tailor-made for people suffering from depression. This part of the game is one of the reasons why.
You have just been reminded why you lack motivation, why you just can't do this. You did your best, but in the end, your dark side brought you crashing down, because you couldn't make peace with it. Fortunately, the old lady gives an answer to you of the question, "what the hell do I do now?!", and you now know what you must do if you want to continue.
Not exactly - it’s a broad scope. But the game does explicitly describe it so I understand why you think that.
@@marcosortega3350 my man, I made this comment back when I was feeling a different type of way 4 years ago
@@slh8505 Ah. I get ya.
This song gives a feeling of hoplessness but as you start getting closer to Baddeline the synth and drumbeats gives a feeling of hope. And Confronting Myself is a perfect followup to this song.
Oh damn I just realized that the track 'reflection' comes immediately after the mirror temple, a place all about being forced to look at your reflection. The mirror temple forces Madeline to view herself and face her fears, and this one is about her finally comforting, and accepting them. She's now looking at her reflection instead of avoiding it
Yea
This and hollow knight's reflection, i go cri
this has been stuck in my head for about a week now lol
A very small detail that I love about the game is: when you go underwater, the music and all the other sounds are filtered out, like I wish other games had that...
super Mario 3D world moment
Banjo Kazooie does it. It's from 1998 iirc
A lot of games do that lol
Go play ultrakill
Splatoon does it when you're swimming in ink.
Did you know?
*You can’t outrun your own reflection.*
Not with that attitude
22 people hit the like button's reflection.
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And it is back to 41
That "Urgh" was brilliant
My daughter loves this game and I want to thank Lena of developing the best game soundtrack in history
To me, this was always the stinging pain of falling down the mountain and Madeline finally being left alone in her own head. Even she now wants to give up, but the occasional glimpse of hope encouraging her to go further.
Just got the golden from this level, feeling good and hands shaking >.>
WHOA HOW
There's a feeling of loss, and a feeling of awe. It's like you acknowledge that some problems are bigger than you are, and, as the old woman mentioned, sometimes you have to make the difference between being stubborn and being determined.
This is quite a great track. What were the feelings flowing through you when you composed this one, Lena?
SaviourV I agree with that, it feels very sad and aimless. Even in the later parts of the song when it gets more intense and exciting, the main melody makes it feel halfhearted. Really does a great job of summing up the whole situation.
Endercraft Inc. Indeed it does. I mean, if you were to apply this part of the story to Life, you'd feel absolutely down if your inner demons sabotage you when you're close to victory.
But, as my Dad said, when I discussed this game with him, the important thing is to confront your fears and rise again after each setback.
Truthfully, thanks to the music and the storytelling, Celeste explains a bit about real life, in a way. Rarely has a game appealed to me like this before, and I enjoy it immensely, challenges and all.
It's worth a few lessons on Life, indeed.
SaviourV I think it really captures that feeling, the main melody just sounds so defeated. I don’t even like these “Super Meat Boy” style platformers but Celeste’s story and how it dealt with difficult themes really kept me engaged throughout.
For me asking that to the artist is a lack of respect. She gave you this song, enjoy it. But dont try to buy her soul.
Nitram Lee I think it’s a valid question. According to a developer interview, sometimes she’d come to them with music before they even started designing its corresponding level. Shows that these songs can have a deeper meaning even when they’re standing on their own.
This song puts me at peace.😊
Game is one of the best metaphors for depression I've seen
This soundtrack is so good man..
This is by far the best song in the game
Every last soundtrack from this game is just amazing, and how it shifts so smoothly to the faster pace as you proceed through the level is top notch too
This particular melody which also plays in Old Site (chapter 2) feels like THE main leitmotif of Celeste, and it feels very interesting to listen to. It's so unique that my brain can't attribute this song with anything other than Celeste, which is a very cool thing
That fucking drop at 3:38. An entire 3 minute and 38 second build up. Easily the most intense build up of all time. The entire reflecting upon yourself listening to this is insane with headphones. Listening to each of Madelines synth cries bounce from ear to ear and even directly in the middle of your forehead for that entire time is incredibly overwhelming and just so f***ing sweet. The last 2 minutes is just pure EDM bliss!
ты прав
This song gives me Rain World vibes
Best level in the game
Creep I agree
Creep that boss fight made it truly amazing
Why yall calling him a creep? God, toxic people on the internet...
I know it was bait xD
I love it
I never thought a music track could convey the feeling of not knowing what to do next so well. Thanks, Celeste.
I feel like I'm one with the music. Great music Lena.❤
that feather
_that goddamn feather_
This is by far one of my favorite A side tracks, along with Golden and Heart of the Mountain.
Celeste is a master piece
That moment you see that there is one strawberry missing
I remember watching my other self retreat everytime i got close, and i was just like:
"You get back here you betch!"
"Why tf are you running!?"
"STOP FRICKING RUNNING!!"
The farther you get in each level, the more intese the music gets, but in this level even madelines will to climb this mountain come back and the more motivated i got to finish the small hard parts in this level.
I like how even if Madeline falls 3000 meters down, Badeline is still close to were she is because she's her own reflection
Gosh, headphones are the best.
You can't outrun your reflection (:
Thanks for this soundtrack, Lena. Just thank you
@Sombra Santos Wrong game.
5 лет селесте, 5 лет этим трекам. До сих пор их переслушиваю. Лена, Вы написали шикарную и незабываемую музыку!
i love how the moving blocks could have just been rocks with the blue sides but they JUST HAD to make them angri big bois that go ARHARARARHARHAHR when you dash into them
I personally use this song for meditation on life and it really helps. Love the synthwave. Great music for relaxation.
thanks so much for lena to have posted the music here, so comments are actually enabled.
I know, right!?
comments usually aren't enabled and it's annoying
Mientras jugaba el juego pude escuchar la música bajo el agua, dándole ese efecto de profundidad y distancia. allá fuera todo se sigue moviendo pero aquí bajo el agua te da como una pausa y ves todo desde una perspectiva de lejanía... Y queda muy lindo. Adoro ese efecto en los videojuegos.
this song is such a banger oh my god
this game is beautiful im probably gonna cry
i rarely ever cry but damn this is amazing and representative
We all feel like Madeline on that chapter. Feeling impassive and thinking our life's under our control, that we can overcome everything, then... BOOM. You're at the bottom of it all. And in the best of cases, you just get back to the beginning. Back with your demons.
Any wonder Madeline decides to “go back to [her] life and be miserable forever”?
This music makes me feel the melancholy and depression of Badeline, who thinks that Madeline will reject her forever.
Definitely my favorite chapter
I love this chapter of the game, the music made me feel lost but determined to explore all that mysterious place.
Game: "Did you know? You cannot outrun your own reflection."
Me: Hold my beer
(Because light actually takes time to bounce of a mirror and return to me, I am only able to be ahead of my reflection)
Nels?n You’re ahead of the reflection, but can you surpass it, and completely be faster and further away than the reflection. You’re still equal.
@@Thebes It means that it's impossible to escape your own reflection. Am I right?
andre henrique If escape meaning outrun, then yeah, you’re right.
@@Thebes Of course, escaping, outrunning, it's exactly the same.
*smort*
The echo and slow in and out swells of the chords captures reflection so well, tying in gameplay with music even better. -sincerely Uel
I like that a so simple game bring so much deep conversations
You can never outrun your reflection, no matter how hard you try.
Confusion turning into frustration turning into determination - I love this track!
This song makes me feel like I’ve given up. You fell, all your progress, it’s over, but it feels like there’s still some hope. You can’t just live like this, you confront yourself and live with yourself.
I love this game
At the beginning, maybe. But as it picks up… there’s a way out.
This point in this game is absolutely stunning despite how hard this game was it easily has to be in my top three soundtracks in this game
Also this works really well with the abyss in calamity mod for some reason
This chapter is my favorite it's because
1-has no annoying aspects
2-the voicecs of the moving blocks
3-this soundtrack
4-the secret daialuge
5-the badeline boss fight
Secret dialogue?
Yea secret daialuge
Where are the secret dialogue?
6-The secret room above the old lady accessed by wavedashing
No annoying aspects is debatable, I really don't like the feathers.
Whenever I get a panic attack or something makes me really anxious, this soundtrack always helps me calm down. Thank you Lena, for making such a great soundtrack for a game I love.
This track made me cry. I don't konw why but it just... marked me.
A-side music is relaxing, while B-side music is HYPE
This track reminds me a lot of Comencini's Pinocchio, even just by listening to the beginning...
I listened to this playlist on repeat for atleast 16 hours while I played CubeWorld last night, stayed awake listening and playing until 9am and got up at 12 a couple of hours ago. ready to get back to listening to this music and gaming for the rest of the weekend
Stray Lizards cubeworld... haven't heard that name in ages...
Scurax :3 Oof
Stray Lizards wish I could get cubeworld...
flint 617524 I was trying to find gameplay videos of cubeworld the other day and realised about half of them were videos of people showing you how to get a cracked version of the game. I personally dont think its a good idea to download one, but I see it doing no harm if you intend to buy it on release. Thought I would just let you know.
these comments make me sad about cubeworld
good song to return to every 7-8 months and lay face up at 11:00 PM and think about things
gosh.
Im so scared of my future.
My biggest hope is the transition to adulthood will be suprisingly easy, but as this year goes on I am starting to doubt that.
I havent been in this much pain in a long time.
I am scared of that too and don't feel ready to live apart from my family.
Just a reminder for some people:
"When you hit rock bottom, the only way is up"
Don't worry I brought a shovel (also srs thank you I needed to hear that I didnt just want to leave your comment with a stupid joke)
@@slimewizard7350 Hey don't worry, made me start the day with a laugh! ^^
@@AstorEzequiel Good to hear :D
Out of all the music in this game *this* piece stood out the most to me...
Time hitting the Kevin block while it's mouth is in the water, it makes a gargling noise and it's hilarious
easily my least favorite thing about this chapter is when you go underwater and the music gets muffled
It's atmospheric.
@@tumultuousv i said least favorite thing but i didnt mention how i still love it sm :3
playing this game feels like yesterday or lastweek
Lena Raine i must say your music always brings me joy, however this game has brought me pain in my quest for 100%
Did you try the golden strawberry for chapter 9?
I just noticed this recently but starting from 2:09, you can hear a part of the Badeline Chase theme from chapter 2.
Which is interesting since when you're listening to this theme, you're the one chasing after her.
This is a great song to play when you're up late, thinking about things that could be.
"I've Fallen, And I Can't Get Up!"
I have completed Celeste fully (except golden strawberries) and both the ost and gameplay amazed me a lot that I cannot stop playing this game because of how fascinating it is.