Tin Tower (Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström

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7 жыл бұрын

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Heyo!
Here's one that I started arranging quite a long time ago - really glad to have it finished. This also doubles as my entry for RichaadEB's cover contest (link below) - I've seen some amazing entries already so I'm not sure if I stand a chance, but either way contests are always super fun.
Btw, did you catch the three layer polymetric passage in there? - It's in 4/4:7/4:6/4 - real proud of that one~
RichaadEB's cover contest: • RICHAADEB COVER CONTES...
Composed by: Junichi Masuda, Go Ichinose, Morikazu Aoki
Arranged and performed by Billy Qvarnström
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Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string Deluxe
Bass Guitar: Woodo B6
Keyboard: Yamaha YPT-400
Drum kit: Tama Imperialstar
14"x05" snare
22"x18" kick /w Pearl P-122TW double pedal
12"x9 rack tom, 16"x14" floor tom (x2)
Cymbals (from left to right): Meinl HCS 14" hi-hats, Meinl HCS 8" splash, Paiste Alpha 17" metal crash, Paiste Alpha 16" rock crash, Meinl Classics 8" high bell, Meinl Byzance 18" medium thin crash, Meinl Byzance 10" splash, Sabian XS20 20" medium ride, Stagg 18" china + Meinl HCS 14" crash (stacked), Wuhan 16" china
Interface: Line6 GX
Software: Reaper, Drumagog, Line6 Pod Farm, Addictive drums 2

Пікірлер: 126

@ChaoticMeatballTV 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 5th anniversary to the cover that helped me find you, thank you RichaadEB contest lol

@subversiveasset 7 жыл бұрын

dude, the visual direction here (especially in the slight camera motion and the choice of when to have the video out of focus vs in) is siiiiick. My favorite moment is at 1:01...even though it's not even really a full second of silence, it feels like such a moment to take a "break" in the music. Like: "OK, get ready for THIS"

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, bro! It really means a lot to hear you enjoyed it!~ I really don't feel very confident in the videography part of my covers, so it's reassuring that it looked good to you! :D

@michaelmac0 7 жыл бұрын

That was fucking sick dude! Love your grooves!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton bro, super cool to hear you like them!~

@TheIndigoEclipse 7 жыл бұрын

The drum work really shines in this cover. Fantastic work.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Great to hear you think so!~

@permynez5908 7 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was crazy-good. The distorted video shot was a cool touch. Good luck on the contest.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, awesome to hear you liked it!

@Mohmega 7 жыл бұрын

Damn, amazing mix and presentation dude. Good luck in the contest! Keep it up.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton man, great to hear you liked it!

@AHmusic 7 жыл бұрын

HOLY FUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK BILLY I REALLY HOPE YOU WIN, THIS IS MY FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE ENTRY OMGFGJKFHKJHFKGJ

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH ALEJANDRO

@gabocarina96 7 жыл бұрын

Fucking crazy arrangement man! You always get so creative with your music and I dig it! :D

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton bro! Great to hear you enjoyed the arrangement, I had a lot of fun with it :D

@ViolinGamer 7 жыл бұрын

Mind = blown; freaking excellent entry.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's awesome to hear! Glad you like it!

@Hells6bells 7 жыл бұрын

Your drum playing really stands out my friend. I love it! :)

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton bro, glad to hear you like my drumming! :D

@thepopv 7 жыл бұрын

Holy shit brother, I just love the synchronisation of picking and double bass drum that kicks in at 0:51. THALL

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Bro! Awesome to hear you like it! THALL

@CoffinZ12 5 жыл бұрын

Ok so idk why KZfaq did not show me you 2 years ago but omg you’re freaking amazing dude I love how you and ToxicXEternity go so low with your songs and still make it sound so dope. Your covers are extremely different from the originals which make them shine in my opinion. Great cover man. PS Johto best region fight me.

@BillyQvarnstrom 5 жыл бұрын

Ayy thank you so much for the kind words dude! Very glad to be mentioned in the same sentence as Toxic, he's great~ also i think i'm a kanto boi myself but johto is a tasteful choice for sure

@ScratchMyAnchor 7 жыл бұрын

I was really surprised by how good this mix is. The arrangement is fantastic as well

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you think so, thanks~

@JaimeFromHyruleVGM 7 жыл бұрын

damn, thats a fat mix, amazing work dude

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, awesome to hear you think so!

@RawkHawkRockin 7 жыл бұрын

Oh. Time to subscribe.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!~

@ChristianRichardson 7 жыл бұрын

This is pretty insane dude, great job. I frickin loved it. Hope you place!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Christian! That means a lot~

@ReverendxGrimm 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like I'm climbing straight up the tower to Ho-oh. This shit is righteous as fuck man!!!!!

@BillyQvarnstrom 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you dude, awesome to hear that!!

@Sanjesh_P 7 жыл бұрын

I love the little visual effect at the beginning, your arrangements are 2 brutal 5 me

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, great to hear! Hope it was enjoyable despite being 3 brutal~

@Sanjesh_P 7 жыл бұрын

BillyTheBard11th oh of course mayne ;)

@Zarinah 7 жыл бұрын

One of the most original Pokemon covers I've heard! This was pretty intense. And your rhythm playing is always super tight!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really glad to hear that!

@Jensen423 7 жыл бұрын

This is badass! Great arrangement!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, glad to hear you liked it!

@MetalLouis 7 жыл бұрын

Dayum this is brutal! Actually sounds a lot like music from the new Doom game! This might be my fave entry. :)

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! :) I love the new Doom music (covered quite a bit of it haha) so it's cool to hear that~

@MetalLouis 7 жыл бұрын

Woah really, I'll need to give those a listen! :D

@SquirtleSquady 6 жыл бұрын

Real stuff right here

@BillyQvarnstrom 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@SquirtleSquady 6 жыл бұрын

BillyTheBard11th nah, thank you for giving me stuff to listen to on my otherwise boring lunch break :)

@omar1up 7 жыл бұрын

Holy Shit!!! That was BRUTAL!!!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton!! Great to hear you think so!

@RoPanuganti 7 жыл бұрын

YES YES my favorite game and you tackled one of the coolest songs. Hope you're ready to win another contest by being creative.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ro (dad), great to hear I didn't ruin the song for you haha. I doubt I stand a chance as there's already several incredible entries even though there's 2 weeks to the deadline o.o I very much appreciate the kind words though~

@arthurchallat8530 5 жыл бұрын

Pokemon + Prog' Metal = Eargasm !!

@BillyQvarnstrom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@arthurchallat8530 5 жыл бұрын

@@BillyQvarnstrom You're dearly welcome ;)

@LordBifMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Dude, to the top !

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bro!

@AlenRiddickMusic 7 жыл бұрын

You deserve to win bro. This is amazing as always :D

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Alen, that means a lot! :D

@mauq4 7 жыл бұрын

so fucking cool man, god damn :O LOVE this song, so much nostalgia :P

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, great to hear!

@GuitarGodGefle 7 жыл бұрын

sorry for not commenting last week but i was stuck at airport of heathrow not having much time looking and commenting on favorite youtuber billythebard11th but this is as usual really one of bestest you do and keep looking forward to see more thanks for entertaining and keep on djenting my dude

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton bro, means a lot to read stuff like this

@DaniloCiaffi 7 жыл бұрын

Creepy and evil. How could anyone wish for more?

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you like it! Thanks!

@PrjzCalavera 7 жыл бұрын

Well, I was pretty sure that I couldn't win the contest, but now I'm sure 100%. We have a winner :D This cover is outstanding, enough said. Shit, the goose bumps are still in my arms

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much!! Awesome to hear you liked it

7 жыл бұрын

Amazing !! Perfect dude

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton man!! Awesome to hear~

7 жыл бұрын

@MakoMusicYT 7 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, glad to hear it!

@evandraperdigital 7 жыл бұрын

Well that was gr00vy

@evandraperdigital 7 жыл бұрын

Like you've at least gotta get 3rd or I'll be pissed

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton bro, great to hear it was gr00vy to you~

@BompShardz 7 жыл бұрын

Another sick cover. I feel like you're going to win the contest, bro!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bro! I personally don't think I stand too much of a chance, but it's super humbling to hear you think so!

@dannymusic 7 жыл бұрын

Hot DAMN! That glitchiness in the intro was sweet! And I love all the feedback effects

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

dannymusic Thanks a ton, very glad to hear you liked it!~

@MDXDMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Automatically gave you a like up before even hearing the damn thing son! Then it played and I was like yep he's gonna win haha your approach to groove is immeasurable to comprehend sometimes. You always find this accessable way to insert the grooviest and heaviest rhythm section over any melody. It's a talent that seriously needs to be worshipped more in this community mate. You are the living greats.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for those amazingly kind words bro!! It's fantastic to hear you enjoy my approach, I'm sure it sounds like senseless chugging to some people. At this point there are so many awesome contest entries that I probably don't stand a chance, it's still been great fun~

@bradyoactiv 7 жыл бұрын

THALL was definitely the appropriate word to describe this. Damn son.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear, thanks a lot!

@The_Cunk 7 жыл бұрын

amazing as always

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton~

@Mr.TierraCaliente 7 жыл бұрын

this ones good

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mattiasq3461 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, tokbra!!!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Tackar hjärtligast!!

@mercifulone7065 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! 🤘

@ProjectGenesisMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, great to hear!

@DacianGradaMusic 7 жыл бұрын

THE FACE @ 1:43, THO. Welp, gg. It was nice to try and get my music out there with the contest, but I'm still far from this. In a good way! Love your complex rhythmic passages, one of the tightest stuff out here! Best of luck in the contest, you'll definitely be in the top 3, calling it right now. :D The atmosphere, mix, everything is perfect. Loved the noise layered with the lead, it adds to the evilness! Genial!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, bro! I'm super happy to hear you think so!! I personally don't think there's much of a chance I'll place in the contest as there's already so many amazing entries (yours included!) with 2 full weeks till the deadline, haha. That said I really really appreciate the kind words and it's awesome that you enjoyed my entry! :D

@spencerweaver7596 7 жыл бұрын

Damn dude, you made me want to get into metal now.

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Oh dude that's amazing to hear!! Thanks a ton!

@ARRANGEGAMETRACKS 7 жыл бұрын

you play all this! nice!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

I sure do, thanks a ton!

@Legendav 7 жыл бұрын

00:12 billy the monk

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

I'm transcending the spiritual realm from within the comfort of my studio~ Thanks a ton Dave-senpai, great to hear ^_^

@IsmaelMinguezBastante 7 жыл бұрын

Fucking brutal!!!! Good luck with the contest!!!! I suscribe of course :D

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton! Awesome to hear! :D

@marjoleinslaman 7 жыл бұрын

hehe, nice. Really nice

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton, awesome to hear!

@Regretted 7 жыл бұрын

djont to stronk. Really good stuff all around though

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, awesome to hear it vibed with you~

@PaulFarrerMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh fuckkkk yeah!!!

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!!

@kyrierodriguez2490 7 жыл бұрын

OKAY can somebody play this full volume while I'm being cremated?? That would be an epic sick way to burn to the afterlife \m/ I will definitely bang my spirit head while ascending to the heavens =w=

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

HEAVEN WILL ACCOMMODATE YOU~ Glad you like it ^-^

@Duhemsounds 7 жыл бұрын

Nice version :) I love this kind of track, I may do this one later. Actually I'm working Bellsprout Tower, if you like those exotic tracks you should give it a try :)

@BillyQvarnstrom 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, great to hear you like it!~ I'll likely end up doing that one, and Pokémon Tower too - tower themes seem to speak to me haha :D

@Duhemsounds 7 жыл бұрын

They have something special, I've picked Pokémon Tower after Lavender Town. Bellsprout and Tin Tower are the exotic duo of G/O/C versions :)