Скачать или смотреть [Limbus Company] TIAN TIAN (k1g4n3 Mix)

SPOILERS WARNING DO NOT WATCH IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED CANTO 8.



Aight took me a while but here's Tian Tian (can be understood as "Day by Day", but maybe there's some wordplay). A chill, vibey song, similar to Children of the City, but its meaning completely opposite to that. There's a lot I want to say about Canto 8, but right now I need to relax.
I used this opportunity to try out the Asian Dream VST. Hope it sounds nice. A bit inspired by Dongbaek battle theme so I added sounds of nature and children playing.

Alright I have gathered my thoughts regarding Canto VIII. It's... a fine Canto. But it's probably gonna be the one sticking in my mind the most. Lemme explain.
Part 1 to me was... subpar. It's okay, but nothing really sticks out or anything. It's mostly setup. Plot is moving in predictable ways. The First Evaluation is mildly amusing I guess, with the appearance of Lei Heng, but he's still a setup. Night Drifter is cool, but in the end just another assassin. He influenced nothing else to the rest of the Canto. So I finished Part 1 off... feeling unsatisfied. I don't hold it against them though, Part 1s so far, with the exception of Canto 6, does feel like they're a bit afraid of overstepping into the next Part. So they're usually cut off before anything deep lore is revealed.
Part 2. Oh boy, Part 2. This is one of the greatest parts PM have ever written. What interesting is Hong Lu's comments at the end of each memory. It shows how detached he is right now compared to before, and why he ends up this way. The Sinners and Daiyu can only pity him, but they don't know what to do to help him. Because in a way, at least he's contented with just being a tuff of cloud. You know it's not how people should live, but you don't know how to convince him. While personally I don't care much, Xue Pan and the other contestants are there to show the envy outsiders have for Baoyu, who seemingly has everything they ever wanted, but doesn't appreciate it. What I care and love most about Part 2, is the climax, Jia Qiu. This hunk of a man, who at that point seemingly has been building up to be the main antagonist, suddenly is interested in Hong Lu's beliefs. He uses violence, yes, but it's also clear he's holding back. Then you realize, this man isn't a bitter ball of resentment. He does not seek revenge against the Jia family, or Baoyu, for what happened to his family. He just sees that the boy before him, is the same boy who he saw trying to reach out to help people that one time. And he is betting everything on that singular moment. That singular memory. That there's still some remnant of that kind boy inside the hollow shell that is Hong Lu today. I also like that Hong Lu keeps reverting to his facade despite being beaten down, showing how deep his trauma goes. Trauma so profound he can't easily get over even in the face of extreme pain. And in the end, Jia Qiu's bet pays off. Hong Lu finally speaks from the heart about what he thinks Hongyuan needs, and the kind boy hiding from deep within the depths of his heart finally peeks his head out. This is so good, not a lot of stories can make you root for the antagonist in beating down the protagonist. Jia Qiu is the "help" needed to properly guide Baoyu we have hoped for during the buildup. We previously thought that his situation is hopeless, and he at least can find peace in floating around like a cloud. But then Confucius steps in, looks at Hong Lu, says "you're better than this", then beats the crap outta him til he can finally, for the first time in a long while, stands on the ground with his own feet. From one to another, both suffering from the same tragedy. If PM made this the end of Canto 8, it would still suffice.
And then Part 3. It's the trials Hong Lu have to overcome after his realization in Part 2. Him facing an insurmountable force as a result of his choice, but know not to regret because of it. We make choices on what we think is the right thing to do, after all. Even if it all turns to crap, at least we can hold our heads high knowing we make the choice for ourselves. Jia Mu is... kinda disappointing honestly. She's the dark reflection of what would happen if you "cease to be", to become just a mindless tool. I understand the message and implications but they could have at least shown her past as Shi Miyan before she "merged". Show how this individual became a collective. The consequences of following the elders. Other than that, it's a decent enough conclusion.
Reaching word limit here, but man do I have more to say. Gotta cut off for now.

Original song is "Tian Tian" by the band Mili.
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Download link for the mix:
https://mega.nz/file/ wU4EgDYb#4hQo JHy0RuwcFCVKBR u63qKskVbUUqceh YtCwh7xmjg
Download link for the mix without additional instruments:
https://mega.nz/file/ 5Y4iiTCK#7iuHCB fU5U_mOWk6kcV8 Aag7w-YZ5V0_yinH6gi8n3g