Скачать или смотреть The Ratchet & Clank 2 Soundtrack is an Unabashed Masterpiece

It's Sequel Time - and even with twice the runtime i'm still struggling to put into words just how mindblowing the Soundtrack for Ratchet & Clank 2 / Going Commando is, but here's my best attempt. In this musical deep dive we're taking a look at the music theory and production behind this OST and try to find out how David Bergeaud and Niels Bye Nielsen were able to craft a Soundtrack that's not just as catchy and iconic as the original, but goes above and beyond.

Link to the first Video here:
"Why The Ratchet & Clank Soundtrack Is A Perfect Fit"
   • Why The Ratchet & Clank Soundtrack Is A Pe...  

You can listen to some of the OST on David Bergeaud's Soundcloud:
  / bergeaud_composer  
  / bergeaud  

To this day the Soundtracks were never released or made available for purchase.

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Moar Links n stuff:

Thanks to ‪@CrystalFissure‬ for letting me use parts of his Interview with JP8K and David Bergeaud. It's very insightful, so definitely worth a watch!
   • A discussion with David Bergeaud, producer...  

Watch ‪@suibom‬ break the game with his crazy movement skills here - big thanks for letting me use this clip!
   • Dobbo Any% Gadgetless theory route  

Here's ‪@Xem92‬ 's objectively correct ranking of the Ratchet & Clank 2 OST. Except for Gorn :D
   • My Ratchet and Clank 2 Soundtrack Tier List  

The Gameplay in this video was captured by Full Playthroughs, check out their channel at:
   / @fullplaythroughs  

Also, here's a couple links to unused / cut tracks:
Early version of the Megacorp Store Music:
   • Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando Soundtrack...  
And the track for the Todano Armory Interior, which doesn't trigger due to a bug:
   • Ratchet and Clank 2 (Going Commando) OST -...  
I have no idea where i found the alternate Arena Boss theme..

Here's a reupload of a video showcasing a couple of samples used:
   • Ratchet and Clank Music Sample Sources  

Check out this cool Sonic Painting :D
   • Painting Sonic the hedgehog.  

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
3:28 - Getting into the Music
5:26 - Part 1, Sequels and Appetizers
9:47 - Part 2, The Tritone's Revenge
13:26 - Part 3, In Defence of Gorn
17:55 - Part 4, Sonic Painting
27:50 - Part 5, Rhythmic Freedom
35:08 - Part 6, A Break-Beating Heart
43:18 - Outro