The Nod Krai OST is, no doubt, one of my favorite soundtracks in Genshin Impact.
The new album, «Where Roads Are Pledged to Cross», has 3 discs:
Nordic Spring is my favorite. It's full of warmth and nostalgia, it resonates with me because Mondstadt and Nod Krai are my favorite regions and I love characters like Varka and Nicole. The music feels heroic, magical and comforting, from Das Favoniuslied to the dreamlike tracks like Where Dreams Rest and After Tea Party.
Tidig Gryning has more mysterious and emotional tracks, with haunting melodies and some playful moments. It's the disc where tension, intrigue and adventure shine, from Threads Bound in Silence to the energetic With Zealous Passion We Rejoice.
Requiem for the Living mixes epic battles and dramatic storytelling. Tracks like Branches They Bore Homeward and Columbina's Poem give chills and recall key moments from Dottore and Columbina's battles.
This is my current favorite selection from each disc, listed from most loved to "least", with a few notes on why I like each track.
Nordic Spring (Disc 1)
#19 Das Favoniuslied: Epic hymn of the Knights of Favonius 🤍
#15 Jahr und Tag: This is the essence of Mondstadt (Wind, Wine and Freedom). I love the guitar in this track.
#17 Traumhafte Pastorale: Calm and pastoral, serene.
#16 Wandrers Nachtlied: The track title matches the feeling of the music.
#18 Der Morgen aller: Heroic theme from Favonius Camp, uplifting and inspiring.
#6 Raven Beneath the Tender Moon: Relaxing and gentle, perfect for quiet moments.
#13 Forsaken Hymn: Awww the Seelieland theme 🤍 magical and mysterious, transports you to another world.
#9 After Tea Party: Witch's Garden theme, elegant and enchanting, like living in a forest house with a beautiful garden and having a proper tea party.
#14 Of Longing Rain and Moon: This one feels calm and distant, like floating on the moon.
#07 Where Dreams Rest: Invites you to relax and drift into dreams.
#11 Nox alta malum stat: Regal and solemn.
#12 Vidi quae ille viderat: Thoughtful and contemplative.
#3 Glimmer's End: Bittersweet.
Tidig Gryning (Disc 2)
#10 Soft Silver Song: Just like the title.
#35 Threefold Falsehood: UUF! Gives me chills. That theme when we are with Dottore after Sandrone's ... 😭
#36 Four Unspeakables: Same vibe as the previous track.
#28 Threads Bound in Silence: Sandrone and Pulonia moment, mysterious and haunting.
#7 To the Glowing Night: Sweet, soft and calming 🤍
#31 Moonlight's Serene Benediction: Peace and hope after the storm, Columbina.
#32 Enigma in the Lunar Cradle: Columbina's melody, soft and moving.
#22 Fatum Nihil Promisit: Rerir's past theme, tragic and emotional.
#26 A Moment of Mirth: Playful, reminds me of fun minigames from Skyward Sword (The Legend of Zelda).
#30 With Zealous Passion We Rejoice: Energetic and fun, reminds me of Moon Prayer Night and the Flagship in Nod Krai.
#34 Du cote de chez Alain: Feels tragic and mysterious, like we've just uncovered something heavy.
#33 The Moon's Veiled Reverie: Reminds me of Lauma. Feels like paying respects to someone.
Requiem for the Living (Disc 3)
#7 Moonrise Prayer: Columbina returns 🤍
#18 Columbina's Poem: Columbina and Dottore's battle (Luna III, Act VIII «True Moon»). Mixed style. Hearing Columbina's voice in the middle gives chills.
#11 Branches They Bore Homeward: Sandrone, the World Formula, the chaos of Dottore and the epic battle with him before Columbina returns.
#14 Ain't That a Hole in the Boat: Intriguing puzzle theme from Nod Krai.
On the whole, I feel this album balances some of the serenity, drama, heroism and playful energy of Nod Krai.
