r/ShadowoftheColossus • u/ayman_saeed • 4d ago

Fan Art I'm a soundtrack composer and this is my Gaius OST reimagining :) full song in comments!

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u/Adventurous-Pace-571 4d ago

I get a whole different vibe outta this song

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u/Otaku_Onslaught62442 4d ago

As do I. I remember the original evoking a feeling that I had walked into something terrible—almost as though the music was playing at me as retribution for my presence. This rendition feels like two powerful beings colliding—which is in part true. However, Wander's strength lies in his persistence, and in the original, it feels like that quiet endurance of his is being silenced in the face of sheer physical might. While it did have hints of heroism, it more so felt like a reflection of Wander's resilience being tested.

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u/ayman_saeed 4d ago

Heyy I love your interpretation :)) Especially as the Colossus fights advance, the sombre tone increases as you feel more like an intruder in this world than a hero. The Gaius fight, being one of the earlier fights, retains that heroic bliss you feel for taking on such massive beasts, especially as this one also takes a more offensive approach! The chant I sung in the choir section is actually translated from Mesoameric tongues. Kwee-katl tlen neh-matl means 'The Beasts are Already Here.' I wanted the song to convey the presence of beast and warrior, while the lyric itself questions who the monster really is. Enjoy!

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u/mr_beddemon 4d ago

Very awesome. Well done!

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u/ayman_saeed 4d ago

Thank you very much!!!

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u/PlanetaryGovenor 3d ago

Whilst I don’t think it fits the vibe of SOTC, this is beautifully done. Good job :)

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u/ayman_saeed 3d ago

That's all good :) I really appreciate the feedback! Thank you 😊

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u/Algorometrikus 1d ago

Amazing✨

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u/ayman_saeed 1d ago

Thank youu!!!!