Old Gods of Asgard - Herald of Darkness (Alan Wake 2 | Official Music Video)
Part of the 'Alan Wake 2' video game, developed by @RemedyGames, created by Sam Lake. Experience the unique interactive musical scene in the game: ➡️ www.alanwake.com/buy-now-alan...
Get the song and all the other Old Gods of Asgard anthems on CD, vinyl & streaming: ➡️ ffm.to/oldgodsofasgard_rebirt...
Poets of the Fall is the real-life band behind Old Gods of Asgard: ➡️ poetsofthefall.com/
🎬 CAST
Alan Wake: Ilkka Villi, Matthew Porretta (vocals)
Warlin Door: David Harewood
Sam Lake: Sam Lake
Dancers: Ida Laukkanen, Riika Nummijoki, Katri Käpynen, Lotta Mäkinen, Joa Jokinen
🎬 CREW
Director: Anssi Määttä
Cinematographer: Mikko Riikonen
Dance Choreographer: Sofia Ruija
Set Designer: Christer Hongisto
Gaffer: Aki Karppinen
Lead Makeup and Haristyling: Laura Rantaniemi
Costume Designer: Suvi Matinaro
Assistant Costumer: Saara Väre
Production company: Remedy Entertainment Oyj
Executive Producer: Joonas Tamminen
On-set producer: Risto Nikkilä
1st Assistant Director: Paula Haukinen
Production Assistant: Erika Anttila
1st AC: Petri Kiljunen
2nd AC: Petra Kirvesniemi
Steadicam operator: Siim Saluri
Best Boy: Teemu Metsäkylä, Vladimir Krestjanoff
Electricians: Sunna Junnila, Juha Virtala, Karoliina Kärkkäinen, Colin Thaa
Dimmer Board Operator: Toni Haaranen
Dimmer Board Operator: Assistant Jyrimatti Holm
DIT: Michael Paulis
Property Master: Pietari Bagge
Property Master’s Assistant: Petri Niemelä
Set Decorator: Joel Hiekkavuo, Peetu Ståhlberg
Set Builders: Heikki Häkkinen, Erno Parikka, Samu Piippo
Set Audio Recorder: Pertti Venetjoki
Boom operator: Samuli Ala-Lahti
Sound Design: Aksu Soini
Editors: Anssi Määttä, Antony Bentley
VFX: Anssi “80’s” Määttä
Colorist: Lasse Selvli
Colorist producer / Bacon X: Camilla Strandskov
Graphic Design: Joel Laine
Thank you: Janne Pulkkinen, Minna Etsalo
#alanwake2 #alanwake #oldgodsofasgard #alanwakesoundtrack
Part of the 'Alan Wake 2' video game, developed by Remedy Entertainment, created by Sam Lake. Experience the unique interactive musical scene in the game: ➡ www.alanwake.com/buy-now-alan... Get the song and all the other Old Gods of Asgard anthems on CD, vinyl & streaming: ➡ ffm.to/oldgodsofasgard_rebirth.OYD OGOA merch with worldwide shipping: ➡ poetsofthefall.com/ogoashop ⚠Warnings: Obviously contains spoilers about the game, may cause uncontrollable dancing and shredding, can lead to a severe case of rock'n'roll.
I need this on Spotify, this is a must listen for me.
@@PoppyPanda1115 it was released on Spotify this morning, three different edits.
Guys, you're awesome! I'm a big fan of Poets of the Fall since 2002 and now you're making THE BEST THING IN THE WHOLE GAME! I got my Alan Wake 2 copy just to know what will be next in Alan's journey, but you presented a perfect gift for me and made the only thing I really loved in the game!)))
@@thedespairsquid399 sweeet
This is history. I love it!
"alan wake 2 is a psychological survival horror" also alan wake 2:
"Max Payne is a serious character" Also Max Payne:
@@somethingtoputonpizza6667 fact, they are trying to show us that Max is a man who has lost the meaning of life and his family, but at the same time he jokes and smiles in almost every picture of the comic)
I mean it's certainly psychological
@@user-yi9er9bl3shell he has a shit eating grin in the first
The pinch of salt in a cake
I cannot get over Alan's constant and consistent "Where the fuck _am_ I?" expression.
Right?? Everyone's having the time of their lives and Alan is fighting for his life lmao
I know. I thought is was a genuine reaction from the actor
@@shotpack8374 I love the idea that they didn't tell the guy ANYTHING, just pointed him at the teleprompter and told him to 'act natural'.
@@DannyEastes Probably the only moment wich Alan Wake told himself : Ok!?! I'm in the Dark Place, there is some F&c*Top things happening but this is actually pretty cool for once.
ITS AMAZING I CANT STOP PLAYING THIS SONG
Alan cannot look at a camera like normal, He either looks batshit insane or extremely confused and scared
Alan when he has to against eldich entities just to save his own life:
maybe that's what papparazzi see right before he beats the shit out of them
He doesn't see the cameras it's explained in the lore.
Can you blame him?
He's been through variations of the talk show several times, and this time he's confident he can handle whatever they throw at him and take control of the situation. "No more surprises," he tells himself. Then they do this. That look on his face is his realization that he was kidding himself.
I love that right before this sequnce in the game, Alan talks about how much he can control the story and nothing will suprise him
The guy had no idea what he was cooking
Alan: "I'm a writer." Mr. Door: "This time, we sing!" Alan: "wait no that's illegal"
the control in question: (not like the game though)
I can't stop thinking of him saying "well that just happened"😂
Surprise*
Love picturing Sam Lake writing away and then typing “Then we all dance. Including specifically me. It’s magical.”
In the dimly lit studio, the air hummed with anticipation as Alan Wake stood backstage, the echo of electric guitars tuning in the background. He could feel the energy vibrating through the air, a tangible force that seemed to echo the pulse of his own heart. The stage lights flickered as the announcer's voice echoed through the cavernous space. "Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Tonight, in this very studio, we have the legendary Old Gods of Asgard, joined by the brilliant Alan Wake, ready to take you on a journey through the realms of rock and imagination!" As the crowd erupted in cheers, Alan took a deep breath, his mind already weaving the narrative that would unfold in the next few moments. The stage curtains lifted, revealing a surreal set that seemed to blend the ethereal with the familiar. The Old Gods of Asgard, adorned in majestic, weathered attire, stood like ancient titans, their instruments gleaming with an otherworldly glow.
@@BagumkaTVI love your writing! I’d love to write a book or something like that some time. Got any tips for writing like you?
@@Wedge_The_AlmightyEmbrace your inner Alan Wake
Amen ♥
@@Wedge_The_Almighty Not OP, but I do creative writing as a hobby. Starting off writing fiction, I found the following three things most helpful. First, show don't tell unless you really need to tell something to the reader. (I.E., "Alan Wake widened his eyes when he saw Mr. Door" vs. "Alan Wake was surprised to see Mr. Door" -- widening his eyes shows the reader he's surprised, instead of telling him outright he's surprised.) Second, start writing flash fiction instead of longer pieces. Flash fictions cap out at 500 - 1.5K words and are great to start with writing if you're new to storytelling and editing. Last, give your story at least two drafts before you chuck it in the bin if you're unhappy. Some of mine take at least three - four rounds of editing before I really like them, and it's normal to not like your original manuscript when you first write it!
I can't believe Remedy made an entire game in order to promote this music video. Solid 10/10.
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Fukl😂😂😂
I'd wait another 13 years if they added a music video to their next game. 😅
The actor for Mr. Door does such a fantastic job. His enthusiasm and upbeat/goofy personality are so obviously fake but you can't help but feel charmed regardless.
It honestly feels like I'm back in Twin Peaks and watching one of the Black Lodge spirits try to act natural. ...And then the smile just gives off "How's Annie?!" vibes anyway.
You can tell that Mr Door actor had way too much fun making this sequence
He's a Max Payne fan, it was basically a dream come true
And this make it even better ! XD
MAMA GAVE ME A MAGIC CLICKER
WELL YES I THINK IT'S TRUE AND FAIR TO SAY
OF THE FIRE YOU'RE BEARING THE EYE OF THE DARKNESS, YOUR LIIIIIGHT
SO YOU WERE DRAWN TO STORIES EARLY ON?
@@catzilla1616 MY DREAMS WOULD LIGHT UP MY IMAGINATION
@@raulmihalyi AND YOU HAD NIGHTMARES NIGHT AND DAY?
Sam Lake looks like he doesn't regret a single life choice that has lead him to this moment. Just loving every second of it.
He’s very good at his job and very creative. He is an inspiration.
I know next to nothing about Remedy or their games, but I understood Sam studied English filology at the university. Considering how humanists/language students career opportunities are often portrayed, I have wondered over the past week, how Sam sees his journey with Remedy. I'm sure he has gone through it many times in the interviews over the years, but the idea really fascinates me.
as should be
The composer of FF XVI, Masayoshi Soken, liked this song and presentation.
Sam lake the face of Max payne in Max payne 1 and 2... He made our childhood awesome... We will see the next game of Remedy in association of Rockstar to be the remake of Max payne...
My favorite part of this video is 0:40 when Sam Lake starts dancing and rocking out in the total absence of any music playing. He's just so goddamn happy and excited to be working on Alan Wake 2.
And he dances like The Arm from Twin Peaks^^
OMG its true!!!
That's not Sam Lake... That's Max Payne
SAM LAKE YOU HACK!
@@vanillaicecream2385(Affectionate)
This song singlehandedly made me want to play Alan Wake
Same!
I know nothing about AW1 or 2 aside from the limited knowledge my friend has I want to know everything now
Same
The dark place is a scary, dangerous place. Also the dark place :
It may be dangerous, but it has so fuckin' good music
I think Mr. Door is playing a role by using the "talk show" and entertainment in order to help Alan to remain "sane" there somehow
Nah, the Dark Place is just an "empty" space. Waiting to be filled by the minds of whoever occupies it. It's just that right now the major occupants are Alan, The Dark Presence, and Mr. Door. And so this is the result. My theory is that it's only scary because Alan and the Dark Presence make it so. A different person/entity with different flaws and desires would make it a completely different place because the Dark Place brings out EVERY aspect of you and manifests it.
The dark place is toying with Alan, which makes it more unsetling.
That's why it's dangerous, maybe not always scary but it's manipulative
In a interview with Sam Lake on video game reviewer Skill Up's podcast Friends Per Second, Sam revealed that this was constantly at risk of being cut. He originally tried to get something like this in Control but wasn't able to get it done. The scope of this was tremendous and unseen in gaming production, Sam pushed back multiple times to keep it alive and I seriously can't believe how good it came out. This could've easily came off terribly but the team pushed so hard with passion and it comes out in the segment. Thank you Sam for not faltering in your creative endeavors, Thank you Remedy for constantly pushing the envelope, Thank you Poets of the Fall for constantly breaking boundaries and crafting amazing music.
No wonder - it's both most astonishing part of the game, so as it's the most hard to create part of the game: tons of testing, synchs, polishing just for one "scene". As Art - it's great, no questions, as money maker - very doubtfull.
I mean. Some form of this DID make it into Control with Dr. Darling's little Dynamite song. It wasn't a full sequence and clearly made on a budget. But I love how scenes like these ease the tension. With Dr. Darling, it is to motivate the player and Jesse to finish the game. As for Alan Wake 2... I have no clue. i haven't played it yet! I was scared I stumbled on a spoiler, but I am happy it is just a recap.
I love Skill Up, great reviewer
Thank god it wasn't cut! It was definitely the highlight of this game in my view!
We recorded the first demos of Herald of Darkness in early 2020, and I worked for about a year very closely with Remedy when implementing the song in the game. It was a huge and meticulous project, and making all the different elements work together was a major challenge, but also super interesting. I'm glad it's now finished and out, and happy it has been received so well! 😊🤘
How to explain a characters past Most games: Tedious exposition or supplemental reading Alan Wake 2: Musical number!
And sometimes it’s both😂
I like how souls games use music without words stating things. The symphony tells the tale
I wish more audio logs in games were like this.
@@0miy0What… You can’t learn lore from a symphony. The whole point of this song is the story of Alan Wake. A symphony can portray emotion but not a whole ass story, wtf. This sounds like some weird fucking “did you know that uhhh uhhh Elden Ring HAS DOORS?!! How crazy is that dude like no game has ever done that before” type of energy.
@@ShiffDawgMan Yes you can. You can feel the story, get a feel for the character and their past through the music,.
The level of times this video is played in my household cannot be healthy.
Good to know I'm not alone with this 😂
Yup. My KZhead already plays this version, then live then no commentary mission walkthrough xD my GF wants to kill me after 40 minutes of it few times a day xD
Thank you Sam Lake for not giving up about the musical. This is absolute gold.
The man had a vision, and I live for it.
@@Blisterdude123 He has ludicrous visions but they are so good :D
@@Cypeqthat’s how the best art is created :)
Its Sami Järvi. You just cant translate last name!
@@Anakingmusic it's his work name/stage name or whatever you wanna call it. He chose it himself and uses it during interviews, so ease up.
This needs to be performed at The Game Awards. Massive missed opportunity if not
I wanna see them dance so bad. It'd be amazing
#HERALDOFDARKNESSATGAMEAWARDS
Yes!
I would love that but it would be a spoiler for people who haven't played it so they won't
If permormed Chvchres, will permorm Old Gods.
Was playing this part with a huge smile on my face. Whoever had this idea deserves a god damn raise
sam lakes idea:))
Died a couple of times so i can replay the song 😂😂
it was Sam Lake's idea and he fought to get it in the game
@@drifter139 I bet. I mean, there is no way any decent game dev thought this was a good idea.
@@cristianbasaez2850 I died because I thought I’d be able to keep the ammo afterwards lol. Was sad when it was over and the seven flares I had went down to just the one in the gun lol
*People:* "Alan Wake 2 is much more horror-oriented than the first game." *Alan Wake 2:*
Yes and it's still true.
@@NoName1462True. It's funny (and honestly quite impressive) that this game manages to have both succesfully.
never heard anyone say that
Thank god Sam Lake pushed to keep this in the game. It was phenomenal.
What do you mean "pushed" to keep this in the game?! Who in the production there thought it was a bad idea? I mean, I'm happy his vote won and they did it, but what were the concerns?
@@GoldenSun5631 yeah was a news that Sam "fought" for this mission
@@skrillgoreifyHe did, it seemed to hard to do at one point from a technical level.
@@starlight137ytprops to the developers who actually pushed through with it despite the technicalities!!!
@@skrillgoreifyisn’t he in charge of the company?
Alan is in a constant state of a kid who’s being introduced to his parents friends and I fucking love it
"I just want to go home and play swords with Barry."
Why is this so perfect a description? Now I can't unsee it.
@@KJellyBeanut seriously. i've been looking for the best way to describe it other than "Alan be like WTF". This hits the nail on the head.
Tbf he was a pretty sheltered and troubled kid (based on the lyrics + AW1's dialogue), so...yeah.
Ikka Villi is great at looking _bamboozled._
One of the things that make Mr. Door such an incredible and menacing antagonist is his lovable and infectious smile. I hope we get to see more of him.
Also, Sam Lake can get it. Everyone in this video can get it.
This song is the only thing I know about Alan wake I never thought that he was an antagonist he seemed to nice
I like how Sam Lake starts dancing before any music plays.
the tonal dissonance of this entire part of the game is honestly great, also I love Alan Wakes actor Ilkka Villi's ability to just genuinely look so fucking confused about what's going on most of the time.
Ilkka looks like the good version of Aaron Rodgers, a hero, not a idiot
Takes hotter than a nuke (even for a packers fan)
I like to imagine that they never told him what scene he will be in and he is genuinely confused wtf is going on
Dissonance is the most jarring thing in all reality. Just ask Jesse Faden! I literally and honestly think of the Hiss as the Dissonance.
This Alan Wake 2 part proves that the creative director of Remedy is not just Sam Lake. He's Sam Ocean of creativity.
"Its not a lake. Its a ocean." Brilliant.
@@Xeno_Solarus yes thank you for dissecting the frog
He just became... Sam Ocean
It’s not Sam Lake. It’s Sam Ocean :)
Finland has 1000 lakes
One of the best pieces of diegetic music I've ever seen in gaming. The contrast of the cheery people dancing on screens in background, and Alan fighting for his life, murdering possesed demon people was just great
I just hit this part yesterday. And was like What the hell
I haven't played any remedy games, but the black guy really seems like he's having so much fun and it's infectious
Thats mr door you should play alan wake 2 he is a fan favorite
Is Mr Door an Alan's mind creation? To reminds himself who he is and don't lost the way@@schemar17
He's great!!! It seems like they're setting him up as an important character for the future games too
This song hyped me so much that Im already past Alan Wake and Control and in process of saving for PS5.l xD
You can tell the whole team had so much fun doing this, this wasn't just a musical segment, it was a celebration
The joy with it is so infectious too. On SO many levels, my favorite musical moment in video games. 🥲
This game truly feels like the culmination of 13 years of passion and creativity
How the fuck did you figure that out?
665 likes like in the game
@@NarficAcid it's so infectious that even Alan, trapped in the Dark Place for 13 years, cracked a smile at the end. Lol
They need to play this at The Game Awards PLEASE!
I can only imagine they would do a live performance with dance and all.
@@alexandrelot2798 That would be the dream!
I would love that but it would be a spoiler for people who haven't played it so they won't
@@blaarfengaar they've been posting about the musical for a while now. IGN even uploaded the whole thing
Por favor seria grandioso verlos en la gala de The Game Awards, aplaudo en mi casa
I just platinum'd this game today and I have to say, this is hands down one of my favorite games *ever*
After showing my Mom the Last of Us TV show, she said she really enjoyed it and asked me if there were any other games I would like to see get adapted into a TV show. I told her about this game Alan Wake 2 thats a psychological horror game and then showed her this video without elaborating any further.
I'd like to think your moms expression was similar to Alan wakes, during the video 😂
With They did a series, i think i would be better showing his wife and The life of The cult members then The main plot.
It's called bright falls
I think the first Alan Wake would make a better TV show. I think the first Alan Wake was more of a horror game than this one. This one was more of a mind screw job than being dark. But I definitely loved them both, but as far as the story itself goes, i thought the first Alan Wake had a better story.
There actually is an Alan Wake shoe of sorta called Bright Falls
Mr. Door's dancing and facial expressions are the best
He is playing a host of a Talkshow, of couse he's a showman.
Imagine if they actually had this live on a talk show, like Conan's late show, except Mr. Door replaces Conan, and they bring on all the actors, and then they do this last part LIVE after interviewing Alan Wake, and showing the actual game parts and have Sam Lake interviewed too. That would have been the 4th layer of inception, and at that point you can't distinguish what's real.
Hell yeah!!
He has a face "i know what's going on and you dont" contrasting "where am i" of alan wake
he's doing so much acting with his eyebrows alone.
The fact that this scene takes place in one of the best survival horror games I've played in years, is testament to how creative Sam Lake and the team at remedy is
I couldn't have said it any better. Survival Horror **N E V E R** gets the chance to be this weird and comfortable doing whatever it wants. I hope the industry takes a few lessons from this game because its absurdities know no bounds. One of the purest, most creatively honest games ever made in spite of being published by Epic Games and funded with Tencent money. No shame, just a deep love for endless creativity
Its psychological horror..
@@jarg8 "Survival Horror *N E V E R* gets the chance to be this weird and comfortable doing whatever it wants", which is weird because it easily has some of the best potential to get weird of any genre. Like you said, I hope this game is really a wake up call for the industry to the fact that there'll always be an audience for big studios to really utilise videogames as an art form.
You say "in spite" but Remedy are giving Epic a lot of credit for basically letting them do whatever they wanted with the money. Total creative freedom. @@jarg8
@@niks660097the genre of game is survival horror. Limited resources (leading to avoidance of combat, like in an older RE title), safe rooms, squishy characters that can’t take too much damage, healing that is not instantaneous (common in the genre but not all of ‘em), infrequent checkpoints, limited inventory space (and a storage box) leading to a push & pull of deciding what to bring with you and what to leave behind… It’s actually closer to true survival horror than many recent entries, so I’m gonna have to disagree. It’d seem you are conflating the plot with the gameplay; Silent Hill is psychological in nature as well, yet still falls under the genre. Lots of them have that element in it, coincidentally. Or perhaps by design, as instilling tension in the gameplay echoes a psychological sort of story rather well! I hope I don’t come off as rude or “Acktshually”-like! I probably just wanted to gush about the game & actually take note of what survival horror mechanics it embodies. There’s a bit more than I’d realized at first, actually lol
I've never played alan wake and this is the greatest thing ive ever seen
This part in the game is very immersive.
Sam Lake you hack! (affectionate)
Brickling in public i see
Yes. ______ My beloved @@FemboyJoe
Im so Bricked up rn
Dr. Casper!, _My beloved_
@@abeaconintheoffice Gigachad Nightingale!
''Ok we need something to stand out in the minds of gamers in our horror game , any ideas?'' ''Jump scares?'' Fuck off ''QTE's?'' Your fired ''Replay mode with a different character'' Swear to jesus I'm quitting soon ''20 minute rock opera?'' .... God damn it Sam... you've done it again.
XD
Except there's plenty of jump scares and QTE's in the game.
Sam had idea of it for 7 years. A 20 minute Live-Action rock opera
@@MC-hs6yg I finished yesterday and there was like 1 qte lmao
@@datatsuchi8396depends on how often you get caught by the Taken
Just finished this chapter and came rushing here. I'll remember this for the rest of my life. Poets of the Fall killed it, Marko Saaresto has an amazing voice.
I thought the stage battle in the original Alan Wake was great, but this whole musical thing blew my mind the first time I played. Thank you, Remedy Games, for introducing me to the magnificent band 'Poets of the Fall'.
Я из России, и то это группу знаю с 2010 года, а вы англоговорящий и только познакомились с ней?
@@cy4jkeee195 а они вообще не сказать, что широко известны.
Out of all the performers I feel like David Harewood is actually having the time of his life as Warlin Door. He is just grinning and jamming like nobody else.
Definately he is into it. Must have been amazing project to be on.
Mr. Door is just having the time of his life. He is having an absolute blast. This segment wouldn't be half as good with some other actor / way of acting in it.
It is a huge shame we never got to see Lance Reddick as Mr Door. But David Harewood definitely channels Lance in his performance and absolutely nailed it.
Lance was never going to play him. This was filmed before he passed @@jhamPlays
no @@PlagueJ
I want this performed at The Game Awards!!! No exceptions!
Game director dancing live would be very fun indeed.
Definitely!! Especially if they win GOTY with Alan Wake 2!
@@Moshugaani I hope they do. Remedy deserves it!
Nah would ruin the experience
its 9 minutes, much too long unfortunately, If i saw this come on Id immediately assume they took like 3 awards as off stage announcements
I'm trapped in the cycle of watching this video non-stop. Please help.
Switch the clicker 😅
Truly is one of the greatest video game moments. Always come back. This song slaps.
This is truely one of the best sections of a videogame ever. Its insane how this musical fits perfectly as a light and fun contrast into this dark game.
I’m so happy it’s 2023 and we can still be in awe of a moment in gaming. Sometimes it feels like originality in games is over, then something like this happens. Warms my old dead heart.
It was great but gameplay wise wasn't much cop
@PRLYago bro 2023 has been one of the best years in gaming in a long time, lot of greats this year 🙌
@@brianlaudrupchannel I saw a comment put it in a great way. The first musical is a great spectacle, but the final showdown really had that moment that made u feel like a badass. So imo we got best of both worlds
@@PRLYagoExactly! With so many remasters in the last 3 years (especially from Sony 1st party), this game feels great.
This song has been stuck in my head for the past 7 days and I'm still not tired of it.
I honestly don't think I'll ever will since I'm still singing in my head the songs from the original ALAN WAKE ;)
Same, am singing it at work 😂
Yeah I can't get it out of my head. The game is genius.
me too))
Same ♥
Having almost zero context for this or the game, I can confidently say that I would buy *ANY* book of an author that came onto a show to do something like this.
It’s not a real show and it’s not a real author. It’s all the crazy fiction of the game played genially by great actors and mixed with amazing music from real artists.
@@Resolver27 Your answer is not a real answer.
It's not an interview. It's a musical…
The fact that Sam Lake - who wrote and directed the story and basically headed the whole project - is a character in the game and gets up there with the others doing a whole song and dance scene and just have a clear blast. It’s why I love Remedy as a whole, their games just have an element of fun to their creation that you can’t find anywhere else, you can tell everyone that worked on it had a great time doing so. There’s not enough stuff like this anymore
They asked Sam "What's your job at Remedy?" and he said "Yes.".
It legit gets even funnier when you realize his appearance is quite literally an inside joke for long time fans. Alex Casey is basically a alternate version of Max Payne. not only calling back to one of, if not their first game but also the fact the exact face he does for Casey is the max Payne face that Lake used for MP1.
Yes
Is Sam Lake another lake that is not a lake? Remedy is so meta.
I don't care for Alan Wake because it's not my kind of game but I loved Control and I hope there's a sequel to it with an equally random and ridiculous music video. Particularly with Sam Lake
I really like the lore implication of just "yeah the dark presence is scary but sometimes it just wants to let loose and have fun dancing and singing"
What makes it funnier is that before this, Alan said, “Yeah, I think I’m starting to get control over this place and my situation a little.” and the Dark Place went, “Nope. Here’s a musical to show you I’m in charge. You aren’t in charge of shit.” 😂
it wasn't up to the dark presence. The old gods of Asgard invaded the dark place and rocked the house
We know for a fact with American nightmare the dark presence sometimes just wants to fuck with him.
@@SuperNeos2 "You might be the writer, but never forget, **I'm the director.** "
No, it was Mr door with old gods of Asgard, help Alan to understand what is happening.
1. Greatest Game I’ve ever played 2. LOVED this section of the game 3. Definitely an OGoA fan for life now. 3. Cast was perfect.
OGoA is a virtual band, in-game avatar of Poets of the Fall. You're probably a Poets of the Fall fan by now.
This song is just stuck in my head,actually made me look for the game,I'm also an OGoA/PotF fan now :D
@@okbVinyl yup
You should definitely check out "Carnival of Rust"
@@pyromite38definitely will
"Music producers" these days: The song must be 3 minutes long. Tops. OGA: Here, this one is almost ten minutes long, has five different musical genres and several singers. Jokes aside, one of the best things I've heard this year by far.
0:41 It's a musical...
I see this as Door and The Gods' effort to put Alan back on track, after he snaps after so many years in The Dark Place, it tackles all his insecurities and remedies them. -The Clicker isn't a mysterious object of power, it's a gift from your mother -You've always been a writer, since the day you were born -You're not evil, you're a man with vices and it's a tragedy that you gave into them -You came to Bright Falls for her, and she came with you -When you were thrown into Departure, a world of monsters and nightmares, did you run? No. You fought to save your wife, Bright Falls and everybody there. You're the Torchbearer -You have to go deeper to surface, keep going even though it feels helpless -You're the Champion Of Light and The Herald Of Darkness. You can make this place yours
Excellent analysis, thank you!
Beautifully said 👏🏽👏🏽
I love the fact that Alan seems to start realising at least some of this, given the thoughtful little smile when he sits down. Am I imagining it or is he at 8:56.5 finding himself to be closer to the Herald than he previously thought?
I love this breakdown! Some great insight into the meaning of the song and the character
I personally believe Door is another representative of the Dark Place, similar to Scratch, and this performance is actually meant to mock and disillusion Wake.
It's incredible to think that this was almost scrapped from the game - thank you Sam Lake for keeping it in 🙏
where did you read that?
@varunaX sam lake mentioned it on several podcasts where he was interviewed about the game, including the inspiration for the musical section. Friends Per Second podcast is where I've seen him say it.
9:12 *When my shift ends and I can finally go home.*
Fighting through a labyrinth of monsters while this played all around me has to be one of the most interesting experiences I’ve ever had in a video game.
Who knew that a psychological horror game about a guy with a flashlight and magic clicker would have the best musical level of all time in it?
I didn't.
After I played their previous game, Control, I knew anything is possible with Remedy
@@tavastian3288 I have that game, but I stopped about 5 hours in. I got stuck somewhere and gave up. I need to go back. Do it for Ahti!
WE'RE MAKIN IT OUTTA DARK PLACE WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥
EXCEPT WE’RE NOT. 😨
@@PirateKingBoros dont worry its a spiral not a loop ;)
@@ABIADAB I know. But the point of the song is going deeper. Lol
@@PirateKingBoros that's the point though, isn't it? alan wake writing himself deeper and deeper to find the exit "diving deep to the surface" means that the exit out of the dark place, the "lake", is unfortunately deeper down into the madness so the song is about getting to the exit regardless meaning WE MAKIN IT OUT OF THE DARK PLACE WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥
@@kiba_the_lucky WE MAKING IT TO THE END OF THE SPIRAL WITH THIS ONE
There is nothing that inspires me more lately than seeing Sam Lake beaming while doing this silly dance. Alan Wake 2 isn't just a great game, it's resonated with me in a way that I didn't think media could do anymore. Thanks Sam Lake, thanks Remedy. As many have said before, and will say again: We escaping the dark place with this one.
One of the best things about this song is that seeing Markus Captain Kaarlonen playing a new piece of music with his band. Legend.
This is what happen when the creators and devs actually really "loving" and "investing" on what they are creating.
To think this may never have seen the light of day...... I can't even concieve it.
Yeah, Sam Lake and Poets of the Fall have been friends for 20 years, making songs for Max Payne 2. And here they are 20 years later still rocking out and having fun. It's inspiring
(Looking at Bobby Kotick, dismissively)
i hate these snarky ass comments. no, this is what happens when you have 20 years of experience with live action footage and are funded by fucking epic games. believe it or not every dev cares about their games, nobody sets out to make a shit game, and no dev wants their game to be used to bring down others.
and then there's a certain company just copying & pasting the same thing since 2012 😏😜
One of the best gaming moments of my entire life.
I agree
Almost on the same level as take control
This segment lasts about 20 DAMN MINUTES in the game, and it is FUCKING AMAZING!!!!
The talk show host is so infectious, I hope he gets a billion roles after this.
Sam Lake is a gem that must be protected at all costs
Whenever he flies, Finnish Air Force sends fighter cover to protect him
Odin and Tor has not only blessed us with "The Poet And The Muse", but now also this masterpeice. Outstanding work. I hope the Poets Of The Fall never stop working with Remedy.
Don't forget "Take Control" too
@@drakowerewolf7209 And Dark Ocean Summoning. Also most of the Poets of the Fall discography to be honest.
I think Sam Lake wrote the songs
Also "Late Goodbye"
@@MikeG82 Not really. Sam said in an interview that he gives much freedom to the Poets because they can write good lyrics related to the story without his direct involvement. He's there ironing out the little details and part of the creative process for all songs of course. The only lyrics Sam has written completely himself are for the songs Ahti sings. Sankarin Tango in Control and Yötön yö in AW2.
This would win eurovision no contest.
Seeing Sam smiling makes me smile it's contagious
Playing it in the game, it's batshit insane, but you really don't get how batshit insane it is until you see all this footage edited together like this.
One of my favorite things about Control and Alan Wake 2 is how the protagonists will have legitimate reactions to the bizarre and sometimes cool stuff around them. Jesse saying “That was awesome” after The Maze, Alan’s little smile at the end of the song (and “It’s catchy, right?” in game)… makes our heroes more human in an increasingly otherworldly setting!
The problem is that while they have reaction to the quirky things, they have none for the horrific, Like Saga about the heartless corpse rising, killing and teleporting. Even worse for characters that aren't the protagonists, like the two cops when they arrive at the place, there is dead cops there that are at least their collegue, and all their reaction is ''yup, dead''
Well it is their routine to see corpses@@maxentirunos
@@poct13 Of their collegues ?
@@maxentirunos Yeah i remember also finding the cops’ reactions (or lack thereof) weird haha
he was gone for a decade and were expected to be found sooner or later@@maxentirunos
Ilkka villi got that avarage finnish "when you need to give a presentation in front of the class" look
Honest to God, I didnt expect this level. I guess nobody did. But this has to be one of the greatest sequences in video game history.
It's definitely a tie with the Ashtray maze from Control for me
I've never seen anything like that in any other Video Game! That Musical Part alone makes Alan Wake 2 deserve the Award for best Music this year!
And best game
You should check Control , there's a similar sequence , much more action oriented but still cool
Hi-Fi rush though.
They went above and beyond for this part
@@Ryodante still got to finish it, I think I am now halfway through with it! Also got to play Quantum Break! Alan Wake 2 brought me closer and made me more curious about the whole Remedy universe! :)
Sam Lake you hack! [Affectionate]
God only knows how much times I've watched this masterpiece and how much more times I'll watch it whenever this one gets in my "reccomended" list. It's a sin to skip such a masterpiece
There's genuinely no better duo than Remedy and Poets of the Fall.
Agreed!
Nope. Remedy and Poe is still a better duo.
David Harewood played his role perfectly as Mr. Door. I don't think I'm even halfway through this game, and every time I finish for the night, the game somehow keeps getting better.
Saga, Alice, Mr. Door, Ahti, Koskela brothers, etc. they were all amazing performances!
It was supposed to be Lance Reddick at first, may he rest in peace, and he still knocked it out of the park
I don't know how anyone is beating this game in 15-20 hours. Granted, I'm playing on Hard difficulty (its actually extremely well balanced and rarely becomes anything other than challenging in the kind of way I find survival horror should be) but I'm 32 hours in with at least 5 chapters left to go and a bunch of side content to tackle still. Between all the richly written documents, letters, notes, etc as well as the amazing short films, radio shows, treasure hunts, brain bending codes to crack, and rich, rewarding exploration...It refuses to stop making me love it more and more. Rarely have I felt like a game so completely aligns with my tastes in this way. My few complaints are so inconsequential given what the game chooses to prioritize. The saddest thing is knowing there is an ending. I say all of this yet deep down I still haven't rewired my brain to exist in a world where Alan Wake 2 is real. I still cannot fathom it. It makes me so indescribably happy.
@@jarg8 agree, i just earned all achievements in 55 hours, also dont worry, there will be 2 story DLC's and a new game plus mode called last draft with more story elements added, will be awesome!
This game is an anomaly. Remedy should have an unlimited budget for whatever they decide to cook up. The music cooking up when saga played the recordat nursing home and crossed the threshold into the dark place is amazing . And of course this musical / fighting taken as Alan while this video playing in the background . This was way better than control ashtray maze .
the real game of the year!!
I just can't stop watching this
It's happening! They just announced Old Gods of Asgard (Poets of the Fall) will be performing live at the Game Awards!
Yeeeeey
sauce ?
We don't know what they're performing though, I don't think. I feel like it'll probably be Dark Ocean Summoning since this song is pretty long and requires more than just Poets to perform. Either way, I'm happy. I'm just watching the show for the Old Gods performance. 🤣
@@GradnLordTad I mean I'd be cool with that, it slams.
If Sam Lake and Ilkka Villi aren't on that stage I will scream and drown out the performance!!!
The smile on Sam's face during the final chorus is everything.
Are you referring to 9:12?
@@zperk13Sam Lake, dude. That's the Alex Casey/Max Payne guy. Do some research.
8:41
My only gripe is I feel like Alex Casey wouldn’t be smiling here? I would have preferred a gruff grim sneer and a more stern look on his face. But if I were in his position yeah I wouldn’t be able to hold back my joy.
in the talk show its not alex casey its supposed to be sam lake the actor of alex casey based on that interview from before (I think)
The Poets of the Fall are having SO MUCH FUN with this. :D
Shoutout to the dark place for writing and directing a musical performance in the dark place.
they had a lot fun making it this, which makes it all the more fun to us too :' )
production of such things is never fun, most probably it was hell but it was worth it
@@KaironReaps were you there?
@@weeb_french_turkish_hater working in the gamedev\film\commercial\CG industry I've been in production of many things and it's never fun until it's done and you see why you were doing it
you must be working with ubisoft or rockstars@@KaironReaps
@@KaironReapsgenerally I'd agree, but pretty sure the actors, the band and Sam Lake had fun doing this one. Can't say the same for devs and production team lol
I can’t explain how unique this was. Iv been gaming for 20+ years but Iv never seen something like this in a game. So much love and effort put into this game. I hope it gets GOTY. I can’t help but smile when I hear this song.
It'd be a well deserved GOTY. Because this game is art. It pushes boundaries of what a game can be. It's very original and experimental. There is no other game like that in the contest.
Unfortunately the ending is disappointing. They dropped the ball at the last hour of the game and ruined the dialogues too. It won't win the game of the year.@@MrArchilus
@@cpfantastic5576 yeah I can agree that the ending was not crazy satisfying, but you gotta remember, Alan wake is a big name for remedy. Also, they are releasing NG+ which will apparently add video/dialogue. So who knows how big/different that will be.
It's either this, or Baldur's Gate 3. Baldur's Gate 3 has alot going for it, more so than Alan Wake 2 in my opinion. Both great experiences
@@SirBigWaterAlan Wake 2 is one of the most artfully crafted horror games ever made. Baldur’s Gate 3 pushed the potential of virtual tabletop RPGs to their absolute limits and succeeded. Both are very good contenders for GOTY and I’m excited to see which one comes out on top.
Just finished the game a couple days ago, this song is overall some of the best soundtracks i've heard in ANY game. Absolutely digged this part in the game, currently on new game plus, cannot wait to get to it again
Man am i late to the party, but good golly do I love just how *into* it everyone is. An unfailing morale booster every time i watch it lol
one pay period later, still buzzed as heck, still an absolute balm for the soul. Really need to finish the OG so i can play this one right and proper
You can tell Sam Lake is having a good time. Well, he wrote this for the game. I think Mr. Lake might be my new favorite game creator.
Been a fan of him since max payne 1 😂 dude writes good stuff
Actually giving me the whole good Kojima vibes he used to give years ago.
And Max Payne 1 is still his best game ever made.@@VChong1991
It's PAYNE!
From first Max Payne and forever this Finland developer will my favorite game creator
Nowhere NEAR enough love for the band, Poets of the Fall, here!! They've been going over 20 years, did the song Late Goodbye for Max Payne 2, War for Alan Wake 1, and are just INCREDIBLE here. Marko Saaresto on vocals, Olli Tukiainen on guitar. Phenomenal ❤
I saw them live last week and they're equally as perfect as on their albums. Marko's voice pushes forth so much emotion is ridiculous!
Take Control for Control too!
They are in the ending of the Futurmark demo 3dMark 2005 with the song "Lift" too...
Also Children of The Elder God, The Poet and the Muse, and Balance Slays the Demon for Alan Wake 1.
"Angel" is my favorite song of theirs.
The whole musical section is one of the best experiences I've had in over 30 years of gaming. I had such a huge smile on my face all the way through
I've lost count how many times I've watched this. And I only finished the game today.
This song is just "Let's psychologically scar this guy" and then "Olli! Shred that thing!" and then Olli shreds that thing, break for a funky jazz number and more shredding. It's awesome.
The jazz section is my second favorite part bc it's so odd and random that I was like "alright, where you going with this?" Which leads to my favorite part, that epic ending. It's so damn good. I love the snazzy jazz. It's catchy. The whole thing is. Glad I'm not the only one who is like "yrs, jazz section in a rock song!"
This is one of my favourite comments under this video
it's also foreshadowing "show me the champion of light, i'll show you the herald of darkness"
Especially in the full version where the solo goes on for a full 3 minutes lol. Absolute beauty of a song. Plus the jazz section has another verse or two
I heard that this was a production nightmare and that Sam Lake singlehandedly forced it in, and unfortunately for everyone involved, he was absolutely right to, this whole sequence is peak cinema
Where did you heard it from?
I’m so glad that they did it though, it was my favorite part of the game and it was so amazingly well done. The Summoning was also great
dark ocean summoning @@jonathanmurray5733
He didn't say it was a "production nightmare," just that when he pitched the idea of this sequence there was a lot of pushback from the team and Sam stuck to his guns and made sure it got in. The team just thought it was out of place at first, but Sam convinced them it was worth keeping.
God I love this kind of passion in media even if it turns out hated the fact the person really feels passionate about something they make sure it works and makes it in and it paid off here
I could not stop smiling through this whole sequence.
This game is unique, insane storytelling
I will never get tired of seeing Sam Lake dance before the song starts.
And that dance is a reference to David Lynch’s Twin Peaks! Sam Lake is a genius!
Twin peaks was a big inspiration for the first Alan wake game
Seeing this performed live was the best thing ever. Everyone who hasn't played the game must be so confused.
dont even know what game it is from, but I loved the performance and hence I am here
Alan Wake 2@@Charlesworthe
it is the best moment in gaming
I was almost near that part in the game, I know it will happen but everytime I see a clip of this dance I skip it to see it in game.. but I got so busy and got this part spoiled for me in the TGA lol I finished the game yesterday tho, it was great but I wish I finished it earlier
@@imaboud Yeah, the performance was a huge spoiler, that's why I wasn't sure if they were going to do it. I'm still very happy it actually happened.
8:04 it’s the little kick that he does that gets me for some reason 😂
Sam Lake?...More like Sam Ocean! This guy is a freakin genius! 🔥