Video Game Vocalist Reacts to "To The Wilder" - Woodkid (From Death Stranding 2)

Listen to "To The Wilder":    • Woodkid – To The Wilder (from DEATH STRAND...  
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:22 Announcement 1: David Arkenstone Swiss Tour
1:36 Announcement 2: My band at GAMESCOM Hero Fest
2:12 Announcement 3: Clair Obscur livestream setup
2:54 How I know Woodkid + Epic Music in pop
4:14 What is Epic Music?
5:51 Woodkid & Montreux Jazz performance
7:35 Discovering Woodkid via AC trailer
10:15 Why this song matters to me
12:38 1st reaction to “To The Wilder”
15:09 1st breakdown: Emotive lyrics & object writing
19:20 Orchestration: strings & piano mood
20:44 Songwriting: dual “dream” concept
22:52 Chorus lyrics – hope vs. struggle
24:42 Why this song brings me comfort
26:26 2nd reaction
29:09 2nd breakdown: orchestral build-up
34:00 Contrast: hopeful lyrics vs. bleak orchestra
36:04 Applying philosophy to songwriting
40:38 Woodkid’s vocal range & performance
42:34 Bridge breakdown: depicting the climax during the journey
47:23 Outro: orchestration & sound design
50:58 Recap: emotional impact & healing
52:40 Anecdote 1 – The World of Warcraft concert vinyl set
57:16 Anecdote 2 – Interview with JVMag
58:09 Outro
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Hey hey everyone! I'm back with another reaction video, but this time... It's a reaction video to Woodkid's "To The Wilder" from "Death Stranding 2"! ❤️🎶

We're going to go into a very deep dive not only into the instrumentation, lyrics and vocal performance, but also a bit of background regarding my knowledge of Woodkid and the emotional perception and meaning behind this song. As mentioned in my YouTube communtiy post and as the title card gives away, this song helped me through a very difficult time. And as you'll discover in this reaction video, the impact still remains as powerful as it was the first time I heard it earlier this year.

Needless to say, but this song is so special to me, and the creation of that song alone is a testament to talent of Woodkid, enriching the world of Death Stranding 2.

And so, folks, get yourself something nice to drink, grab a snack and maybe a box of tissues, wrap yourself in a warm blanket if it helps you feel comfortable, because today, I won't be pulling my emotional punches. And of course, let me know in the comments what you’d like me to react to next, Death Stranding 2 or otherwise!

Pleins de calins à vous toutes et tous, les ami·e·s. Merci beaucoup pour votre soutien et vos chaleureux commentaires, et n'oubliez pas que malgré les ténébres qui nous entoure, nous sommes jamais seul·e·s.

Much love and musical vibes ❤️‍🔥🎵

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🎙 About Me
I’m Julia “Jayhan” Handschin — a video game vocalist, live performer, and producer passionate about bringing interactive music experiences to life. My voice can be heard in Ubisoft titles like Watch Dogs: Legion and Beyond Good & Evil 2, and I’ve performed at gaming and pop culture events across Europe and the U.S. I'm the frontwoman of the video game rock band JiggyTones, and my orchestral appearances include being a soloist in concerts like ODYSSEY by Tale of Fantasy (Montreux, 2022) and the official World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music anniversary concert (Lausanne, September 2024).
I’m also the CMO at Helvepic, a Swiss concert production company that creates large-scale video game concerts and epic music shows. Together, we bring these productions to life out of our shared passion for video game music and Epic Music. We’re the team that produced the official “World of Warcraft” anniversary concerts, in direct collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment. 😊✨🎶
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