gotta appreciate how faithful the drummer was. didn't take anything out, actually kept all the hihat stuff in there. tastefully added some sauce where it need it. 10/10 your effort has not gone unnoticed
If you're a drummer watching this vid you're probably aware that just performing this song note-for-note with professional-level tone and control is extremely impressive. I came to this video specifically for this! I wish there was a drum cam version of this.
FF8's soundtrack is so overshadowed by FF7 it's criminal. Force Your Way, The Landing, Man With the Machine Gun, Movin', Starting Up... All absolute fucking bangers.
I’m a huge FFVII fan, I love a lot about that game, including the music. It’s my favorite FF game. I also love FFVIII, & I think it’s an underrated gem. Even though FFVII is a better game than FFVIII for me, I personally think FFVIII has the best Final Fantasy Soundtrack, & I argue that FFVIII has one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all-time, it’s freaking godlike! 🤩
in terms of field map battle theme, its Those who fight from FF VII but if its boss theme, you gotta give it to Force your way from 8. And i hate the fact that I have to dance around once Man with a Machine gun plays during Laguna story mission battles. Cant help it
@@jettiful I agree the field battle theme is pretty meh. But I also think it being so mundane helps make you appreciate how awesome the boss battle/other music is. Somewhat unrelated, butt Sea of Stars has since come out and is IMO in the same league as ff7/8 in Battle OST epic-ness
@Lunarcheese72: Well, better soundtracks tend to overshadow worse soundtracks. It's not rocket science. Great things tend to grab a large proportion of attention but apparently FF VII isn't allowed to do so; only other games are allowed to do so when they are good enough. Although this boss theme is probably one of FF VIII's best tracks, and it has many cool parts, it seems like a lot of them were only put there because they sounded cool. That's not a bad reason to include something, but in the context of an RPG, it probably is not the best reason to include something. I simply don't get the same impression from the FF VII boss theme. There was more going on when making it than "this sounds cool." I'm sure that was part of it too, that you wanted something cool, but then you wanted to take the cool stuff and make it meaningful and cohesive. If anything, the other parts of FF VIII were closer in quality to FF VII than the soundtrack overall. Literally 20+ tracks from FF VII sounded like they were good enough to be in the top three tracks of most other RPGs, and I think all of that _even considering_ how much competition there is in RPGs to have a strong soundtrack, and how many of them have a strong soundtrack. I was constantly thinking thoughts like "this track is just exceptional" and then remembering oh wait, this isn't even in my top 10 favorite FF VII tracks!
I think I've just found my new Mental pump- up theme song. This makes me want to Junction up Diablos....as Selphie, and unleash literal H*ll! Thank you!
It fills me with joy i live in a time when it's so easy to witness this. People growing up with something, that have amazing musical talent and then share to others that fantasized about doing the same thing. Phenomenal work guys.
Let me preface by saying FF VIII is my favourite game if all time, over 20 years a fan now. Why am I only hearing this now? This is truly phenomenal work! I love how you stayed true to the original, keeping in all the elements. And that synth keyboard, sooooo glad that was kept in, so iconic, something often left out with musicians renditions of this song. Those keyboardists rocked those things. holy hell. This is effing incredible, I can't get over how amazingly this was done. This is utter perfection.
I love this track and you really made the best cover of it ever. It might have been a bit of a mistake to choose this particular piece for your biggest production video though. I like it a lot, but not many people are probably searching for Force your way or FF8 in general. Great job guys though, underappreciated video...
I don't mind saying that I think this is the very best of any Final Fantasy cover out there. It is so refreshing to actually see a keyboard part being played, and not just one, but two! Anyone that knows a good bit about Nobuo Uematsu knows he is extremely influenced by progressive rock and metal, and so many cover musicians on youtube, though they are very, very good, mostly stick to guitar and bass and I often see a sad absence of keys. What an awesome change this is! This is glorious and fantastic, thank you, guys!
This has got to be the most respectful to the original version, whilst enhancing it at the same time. Super kudos, really great stuff! Everything from the distorted guitar, to the drums being more or less identical. And transcribed flawelessly. Great synth choices too.
Yeah, baby. One of the best themes ever performed the most faithfully I've ever heard and work good video production values... And it's FFVIII! Dudes, you simply rock. THANK YOU!
There are no words to really describe how amazing this is to me. You are all so insanely talented and your version of this beloved song from my favorite game ever is so special and awe inspiring. Thank you endlessly for you passion and for a song that I will always cherish❣
You guys literally brought my childhood fantasy to life! This is incredible: from the accuracy, tones and performance to the professional filming! Wooooow 🔥🖤
It's time to summon an Ifrit
gotta appreciate how faithful the drummer was. didn't take anything out, actually kept all the hihat stuff in there. tastefully added some sauce where it need it. 10/10 your effort has not gone unnoticed
Absolutely right. The drummer scaffolding this shit together perfectly
I'm so glad the drums weren't substituted by a drum machine. What a dope arrangement this is!
Black Mages drummer falls utterly short on this masterpiece. This guy gives it the proper treatment.
If you're a drummer watching this vid you're probably aware that just performing this song note-for-note with professional-level tone and control is extremely impressive. I came to this video specifically for this! I wish there was a drum cam version of this.
FF8's soundtrack is so overshadowed by FF7 it's criminal. Force Your Way, The Landing, Man With the Machine Gun, Movin', Starting Up... All absolute fucking bangers.
I’m a huge FFVII fan, I love a lot about that game, including the music. It’s my favorite FF game. I also love FFVIII, & I think it’s an underrated gem. Even though FFVII is a better game than FFVIII for me, I personally think FFVIII has the best Final Fantasy Soundtrack, & I argue that FFVIII has one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all-time, it’s freaking godlike! 🤩
in terms of field map battle theme, its Those who fight from FF VII but if its boss theme, you gotta give it to Force your way from 8. And i hate the fact that I have to dance around once Man with a Machine gun plays during Laguna story mission battles. Cant help it
@@jettiful I agree the field battle theme is pretty meh. But I also think it being so mundane helps make you appreciate how awesome the boss battle/other music is.
Somewhat unrelated, butt Sea of Stars has since come out and is IMO in the same league as ff7/8 in Battle OST epic-ness
@@Lunarcheese72 yeah I agree with you, I guess Nobuo-san was trying to push the boss theme of FF8 hence the field map theme is mundane
@Lunarcheese72: Well, better soundtracks tend to overshadow worse soundtracks. It's not rocket science. Great things tend to grab a large proportion of attention but apparently FF VII isn't allowed to do so; only other games are allowed to do so when they are good enough. Although this boss theme is probably one of FF VIII's best tracks, and it has many cool parts, it seems like a lot of them were only put there because they sounded cool. That's not a bad reason to include something, but in the context of an RPG, it probably is not the best reason to include something. I simply don't get the same impression from the FF VII boss theme. There was more going on when making it than "this sounds cool." I'm sure that was part of it too, that you wanted something cool, but then you wanted to take the cool stuff and make it meaningful and cohesive.
If anything, the other parts of FF VIII were closer in quality to FF VII than the soundtrack overall. Literally 20+ tracks from FF VII sounded like they were good enough to be in the top three tracks of most other RPGs, and I think all of that _even considering_ how much competition there is in RPGs to have a strong soundtrack, and how many of them have a strong soundtrack. I was constantly thinking thoughts like "this track is just exceptional" and then remembering oh wait, this isn't even in my top 10 favorite FF VII tracks!
I don't care how much more epic you make this track sound, the battle doesn't stop until everybody draws 100 of everything.
Then you realize you can refine items into magic, and that you wasted hours drawing magic manually from enemies haha
@@meoantolin6955true! Only now you’re spending hours playing cards instead of drawing. Womp womp!
In ff8 you can turn anything into any other thing, most broken system in any ff.
@@DioDCynic By the time you reach disc 2 you're basically indestructible if you know what you're doing.
Soooo damn true
This might actually be the best arrangement of this song I've heard thus far. Fucking sick
Because it's the closest to the original ;)
This is a correct assessment. This is my favourite Final Fantasy boss music and you did it justice and then some.
@@lake4ishikawa it's better.
@@Lunarcheese72 Disagree.
you are righht
Epic
The Man with Machine Guns, make it please, maybe one day
This video deserves more views. Fantastic cover, FF8 is my favorite FF game.
TWO damn keytars?! Best band.
1:33 when they montage all of them rapidly as the beat picks up. Unparalleled.
Nico has the unlocked Guardian Force Junction ability to play drums and guitar at the same time. 🤘🤘
I love the was you guys improvised the song! Thank you so much!
Isn't it absolutely amazing how you find totally different masterpieces like this every single day?
カッコ良すぎやん！
This DESERVES a LOT MORE VIEWS! Best cover of the song!
The whole quality is beyond copies in the past! I wish this video is known to Japanese people much more! カッコよすぎィ！
This is the best rendition ever
WHAT. How have i not seen this? Amazing job 10/10.
Major goosebumps, absolutely amazing work everyone! Any fan of VIII has to hear this. Thank you for the euphoric nostalgia!
I can't stop listening, this is so good! Can't wait to see you guys live soon, hopefully!!
Wow the heat coming of that was insane, Nobuo Uematsu would be proud 👏
You know they did a good job when you imagine a big ass boss battle, fighting John wicked style.
i would love to see more final fantasy songs from you guys.
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VERY underrated video. This should have at least 100x more views and likes
WHAT!? How has this not got more views???I 'm blown away by how F*cking cool this is
You guys are so badass.
This is criminally underrated!
i love this so much....
Oh lord!!!! Amazing!!!
The best arrangement I've ever heard from one of the most amazing battle theme of all final fantasy games. Beautiful work!
I think I've just found my new Mental pump- up theme song. This makes me want to Junction up Diablos....as Selphie, and unleash literal H*ll! Thank you!
the building up in the end. amazing 😍
On the drums!....Ritch.. The Bold and the Beautiful
Awesome work. This sounds as good as The Black Mages rearrangement.
This is so damn savage it sent chills of nostalgia through me at one point during it
Haven't seen a drummer than can do crescendos like.. ever! Sick! Incredible performance from everybody! :D
It fills me with joy i live in a time when it's so easy to witness this. People growing up with something, that have amazing musical talent and then share to others that fantasized about doing the same thing. Phenomenal work guys.
More covers like this!!! WOW
This has always been one of my favorite Boss tracks and you guys made it better. I'll debate anyone on that
This performance is amazing! From Japan❤
Goosebumps for years
AWSOME !!!!!!!! even as a group you are cool I imagine you as a character in the game.
Double keytar action is always great. Killer take on Force Your Way!
BRUUUUTAAALLL!!!! SPECTACULAR!!!
¡Espectacular!
Una delicia para mis oídos, además de ser una de mis canciones favoritas del FFVIII
Now this is how I like a cover! Great job!!!
DANG IT !
Perfect Cover!
Highly appreciate the use of keytars, and the shredding on the Vortex was insane
This was always my favorite track from a FF game. You all nailed it.
Super !
Great work. I can taste the sweat you've spilled playing this absolute banger! And it tastes like pure skill.
Let me preface by saying FF VIII is my favourite game if all time, over 20 years a fan now. Why am I only hearing this now? This is truly phenomenal work! I love how you stayed true to the original, keeping in all the elements. And that synth keyboard, sooooo glad that was kept in, so iconic, something often left out with musicians renditions of this song. Those keyboardists rocked those things. holy hell. This is effing incredible, I can't get over how amazingly this was done. This is utter perfection.
How can this be not over 1 million views
Hasn't even reached the hundred milestone, surprisingly enough.
Awesome
Just from the intro I knew this was going to be awesomeeeeeeeee! ❤️❤️❤️🫡🫡🫡
Excellent!
Why aren't there more views or likes or subs??? This is one of the best covers of all time!!!
Can't believe I haven't seen this gem until now. I love this cover so much! Incredible!
I love this track and you really made the best cover of it ever. It might have been a bit of a mistake to choose this particular piece for your biggest production video though. I like it a lot, but not many people are probably searching for Force your way or FF8 in general. Great job guys though, underappreciated video...
Keytarists absolutely killing it!
I love Final Fantasy VIII and I love this band. Keep up the amazing work!! Looking forward to hearing more.
I don't mind saying that I think this is the very best of any Final Fantasy cover out there. It is so refreshing to actually see a keyboard part being played, and not just one, but two! Anyone that knows a good bit about Nobuo Uematsu knows he is extremely influenced by progressive rock and metal, and so many cover musicians on youtube, though they are very, very good, mostly stick to guitar and bass and I often see a sad absence of keys. What an awesome change this is! This is glorious and fantastic, thank you, guys!
Nailing that opening synth line on keytar is actually nuts, great job
凄いっ😆何度も聴いてしまう✨
That's mind blowing!!!! Loved it! ❤🔥
You guys murdered this. It's a crime you guys don't have more subs.
La seule cover ressemblant le plus aux Black Mages et qui s'en rapproche le plus, c'est génial !
Wow just wow what a great performance of one of my favorite tracks in FF. Nobuo is a musical god.
This has got to be the most respectful to the original version, whilst enhancing it at the same time. Super kudos, really great stuff!
Everything from the distorted guitar, to the drums being more or less identical. And transcribed flawelessly. Great synth choices too.
Gooooosebumps guys, it was like I was back on top of that radio tower!!!
Great production values and a very faithful remake - kudos!
Yeah, baby. One of the best themes ever performed the most faithfully I've ever heard and work good video production values... And it's FFVIII! Dudes, you simply rock. THANK YOU!
Astounding
banger track from my favorite card game
Amazing, great cover
U guys rock!
Bravo. This video and channel deserves so many more views and subs than it has. This was an insanely good cover.
Me encanta, me trae muchísimos y excelentes recuerdos
only 1k subs wth lol sharing you guys . thanks for making this sick mix
Awesome. Great. Amazing. 🔥💣🔥💣❤
this band is a force to be reckoned with and this cover is mad good!
My favorite combat track from FF8 and this remix is sick. Thank you.
I’m so happy. Thank you.
There are no words to really describe how amazing this is to me. You are all so insanely talented and your version of this beloved song from my favorite game ever is so special and awe inspiring. Thank you endlessly for you passion and for a song that I will always cherish❣
*THAT'S SOOOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!* 😱🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is awesome!
🤘🤘
If square ever remakes FF8, I hope they give you guys a call with assisting the soundtrack. This is absolutely amazing!
So ridiculously awesome! All the sounds match so nicely and even the drummer is really honoring the original music.
This sounds spot on, amazing! I love it. Hope to see you live!
Perfect
excellent sounds like the actual song brilliant cover
amazingly good ! so glad i found you guys
I believe Uematsu would be impressed! You guys nailed a faithful arrangement and added just enough passion to it, nothing unnecessary. Great work!
This is legendary
Totally rockin'! Keep 'em coming!
Closest to original and freaking best version I heard thus far
Wow, this songs is amazing Man! I feel like I can take on omega weapon by myself!
Man, the man with the machine gun would be amazing!!
This is the sickest video game music cover ever.
You guys literally brought my childhood fantasy to life! This is incredible: from the accuracy, tones and performance to the professional filming! Wooooow 🔥🖤
I am kind of shocked, that this song hasn’t much, much more clocks. Its soooooo goood!
Vous avez fait un super boulot!!! Juste magnifique . Continuez comme ça ❤️
These guys rules! 🤘🏻