Bloody Tears - Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | Cover by FamilyJules

Bloody Tears Castlevania II Simon's Quest Metal Cover by FamilyJules
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Happy Halloween, kids.
Nine years ago when I started this channel, I released a Castlevania medley that featured a lot of classic Castlevania tracks that I've since really wanted to return to. This year, I've been going back and revisiting old songs from medleys to give them full song treatments for those of you who really want to hear extended versions of these songs I just touched on. Bloody Tears is one of the most famous video game songs and also one of the most popular to make a metal cover of.
Corey and I had some fun with the video, I challenged my self to keep the lead guitar the focus with the arrangement and not rely too heavy on letting the rhythm guitar or bass have to pick up any slack. I originally wanted to just film the leads, but old habits die hard and I opted this time to just do close ups for those.
Extending short songs is always a challenge, but it's what really keeps me coming back to video game music for covers. It allows you to both have room for a literal recreation, and also to have sections where you can go off with it. I feel with most other songs you don't really get that luxury unless you want the cover to be very long and drawn out.
With this cover I had a lot of things in mind that I wanted to do going into it, but once I started laying down arrangement, the song kind of took it's own direction and instead of fight it, I let it become what it wanted to be in my hands. I really enjoyed messing with the chord progressions and taking a full solo. Hope you guys dig what I did with this classic!
I'm also going to take these strings off and burn them. No one should ever have to play in F standard for any other reason. Ouch.
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Filming by: Corey Dyer ( / corey_dyer )
Composed by: Kenichi Matsubara
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Instruments Used:
Lead Guitar: Ernie Ball Majesty Monarchy Series
Rhythm Guitar: Schecter C-7 Multiscale SLS Elite
Bass: Schecter Diamond-J 5
Interface: Axe-Fx III
Mixer: Makie ProFX12
Microphone: Shure SM7B + Audio Technica AT2020
Audio Software: Cubase 10
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2015
Video Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH5s
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WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT TO HAVE A CASTLEVANIA COVER. Hope you guys enjoy my take on this spooky classic since Halloween is coming up! It's been a long time since I last hit this song up and it was such a blast to play again! As always, the full tab to this cover is available at my Patreon to my Silver Level supporters! Thank you so much!

[@csk7769]

no bloody tears here, just bloody excitement! you spoil us

[@N0tsaved]

What are you talking about, it is ALWAYS a good night for a Castlevania cover. I had a feeling you'd cover this once again and I'm glad to see you did such a great job. I love the improvised part around 1:30.

[@cmdraftbrn]

gonna be tragic for the prince though

[@mrfinn2743]

A horrible night he says,

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Loved that bit of Heart of Fire you fit into this cover, the whole Castlevania series has such a cover-able soundtrack that I could listen to new stuff from people all year-round from any of the games. Great Job Jules!

[@ssmoomix]

You belong in this world

[@FamilyJules7X]

So do you

[@seangaming8229]

Awwww :)

[@FrogJuiceJustice]

This radiates E3 2019 Keanu energy

[@thebloodyaussie1458]

He was called here by hUmANs who wish to pay him tribute.

[@ssmoomix]

FamilyJules

[@JosiahEverhart]

My favorite Christmas carol

[@FamilyJules7X]

Nightmare before Cursemas

[@cervega4388]

Just in time for the Holidays

[@sametalkan3769]

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[@quasimodokiwi1500]

Me and the boys are about to raid Dracula's castle Dracula: wtf

[@gdaymaster8499]

Alucard and the Belmonts about to raid Dracula's Castle you mean.

[@jamajnasoares5702]

LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYY

[@azeroth2994]

@@gdaymaster8499 me(Alucard) and the boys (clans of Belmont and Belnades)

[@CBRN-115]

Dracula: Just stop, this is the 4th damn time of my house being destroyed

[@deltaket6485]

Trevor: TREVVVVVVVVVVVVOOOOORRRRRRRRRRR BELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNTTTTTT!

[@Blackshroom]

*Dracula hears guitar solo* Dracula: Wtf Another one? why do you people keep breaking into my house? Alucard: 👀

[@leeannR1]

Nice

[@scottcontois3957]

That's not being nice*

[@nateschultz8973]

C'mon... You *know* Drac is used to death metal.

[@esko911]

lmao dude you win the comments section!!! 😂

[@jessespring120]

Yea you win the comments

[@PrinceAlhorian]

"I terrify them, Sypha disorients them, Alucard goes over the top and we support him" "Yes" "Begin" 31 year old man giggling like an 8 year old... Epic childhood memories with this theme.

[@T00_SHADY]

XD same feeling as you my fellow legend. Alucard is the only one who showed us a wolf can kill with a long sword.

[@msguild]

I loved when this kicked in on the Netflix show.

[@jihkosmos]

It was faint but it was still epic. Wish it was a bit louder.

[@akeemcoit830]

Went well with the fight scene

[@warcrimescostextra3992]

I stood up out of my seat, punched the air, and shouted "YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!" when I heard it. Scared the piss out of my wife.

[@kestrel7493]

I feel that that version was way too powerless, it needed some percussion or bass or something, love that they at least remixed 1 classic song for the show though

[@Vikapediathat]

Netflix’s Castlevania series has a great orchestrated version of Bloody Tears, but it’s is just so damn good and catchy no matter what the arranger/composer does with it.

[@T00_SHADY]

I agree. I did weeb out for a second when I heard it for the first time. The fight scene itself was enough to make me happy. I had a feeling the song would come up and when it did... I felt I could die happy for just a second.

[@GoldStorm07]

There's not *nearly* enough Castlevania on this channel. I'd love to hear you cover Tragic Prince from Symphony of the Night in the future.

[@LittleMissZackyVee]

And divine bloodlines as well

[@Mariofan226]

I second this

[@YeOldeMaaru]

Uhhh I fourth this!

[@CoolColton947]

@@YeOldeMaaru You had *one* job!

[@Xskills16]

the Aria of Sorrow version of Heart of Fire. You might be Dracula reincarnate, but a Belmont still trips off boss music for you.

[@TarvouldsQuest]

I will never get tired of hearing this song. Ever.

[@mattkennedy6115]

Tarvould's Quest I want this cover played at my funeral

[@soundwave6366]

@@mattkennedy6115 and then you Open up the casket, Stretch your arm, yawn, then close it again at the sight of daylight.

[@mattkennedy6115]

@@soundwave6366 yes!

[@cloudmcfox2620]

What an amazing night to have a Metal Cover...

[@Pythius13]

Oh yeah, it's all coming together now

[@das_III]

The sound of this amazing cover has vanquished the horrible night

[@EBT86]

I love that bit of Heart of Fire at 1:20

[@hippocondriaque6894]

Me after playing this song on a guitar=Bloody fingers

[@lutyanoalves444]

see, thats why you use electric instead of accoustic

[@blues05]

@@lutyanoalves444 You might find it weird but I played Bloody Tears with a *whip*

[@BloodyBay]

It's dangerous to play guitar alone! Take this! * tosses you a plectrum * ^_^

[@DR.Console]

Heart of fire in the middle of bloody tears the mad man.

[@adriannebee2056]

Okay so I'm not going insane! I thought I heard Heart of Fire!

[@DR.Console]

Vee Bee for some reason those two songs always mix really well together.

[@bigfatiori]

@@adriannebee2056 Yeah I heard it, too.

[@PatrickWaddingham]

came for the Three Houses covers, staying for things like this 🤘

[@aDudeNamedMike]

Someone has to show this to the AVGN. James' "favourite" Castlevania has given birth to such a sexy cover 🤘🏻

[@abhijeetsharma5764]

This cover is epic but erock has done it on a godly level

[@striderloki5080]

"What is metal music? A fantastic little kind of genre. But enough talk, have at you!" -Dracula, probably

[@schattengewachs8042]

Finally someone who doesn't completely drown the melody. Instantly better then any other cover I have heard so far.

[@jacobjordan8340]

Family Jules X Castlevania? I think I broke my finger I clicked so hard

[@ConnorTheUndying]

I was just listening to Man on the Internet's version of Monster Dance, and now you bless us. Thank you, Jules.

[@zacharyyoungblood7013]

Ahh.. I see you are a man of culture

[@SorenDaein]

Trevor Belmont: I terrify them, Sypha disorients them, Alucard goes over the top and we support him. Sypha: Yes. Alucard: Begin.

[@Redgy819]

Best quote ever, i watch that scene at least twice a week lol

[@sureberferber9101]

Bandcamp - Castlevania 2023, Retro VGM 2023 Volume 1, and Retro VGM 2023 Volume 2. If you're looking for a retro video game music fix, you might find something you like. (Remixes featured are from the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit era of gaming.)

[@ExImperialDragon]

Beautifully done! Bloody Tears is one of the most iconic songs in gaming and this definitely did it justice.

[@BearsnBrews]

Simon's Quest is full of absolute bangers

[@cygnusinfinity5126]

Bloody Tears is one of those S-Tier songs, and I'm really happy to listen to you hitting it out of the park!

[@RoopeRontu1999]

I've been waiting for this for years! Thanks, Jules!

[@scarletvrgames568]

YAAAAAS Ever since the mini version of this in your castlevania melody (NINE YEARS AGO) I've hoped for a full cover.. even commented it a few times as a request. What a wonderful night to have a cover

[@10siWhiz]

"WHAT IS A MAN?! AN AMAZING PILE OF WICKED RIFFS!"

[@cerabbi]

This was super good! I love me some Castlevania any time of the year. I can’t wait to see which songs get the full re-cover treatment!!

[@shinylycanroc9394]

9 years ago I found you covering this in your Castlevania Melody and have watched you ever since. You've inspired me to continue playing guitar and become a better player myself. Thank you for all you've done Jules!

[@jumpstylefreak92]

OMFG this made my day. I always loved your older covers of other Castlevania tracks. But Bloody Tears is by far my most beloved piece in the whole Castlevania soundtrack so far an you absolutely nailed your interpretation of it. Thank you so much for your incredible work!

[@AVB40000]

This was one of the first songs I wanted to learn when you taught me, looking at the movements of your fingers it looks like you took that tab that you helped me make and expanded upon it a ton! You don't understand how happy I am to see this cover Jules.

[@patrickbaillargeon1933]

This video takes me back. I first discovered your channel many, many years ago, while I was looking for covers of Castlevania music, and I found a humble video of you performing a cover of Wicked Child. It's mind blowing just how much you've moved up into the online world since then. Seeing you go back to the series I discovered you through and hearing the massive improvement in style, presentation and sound editing, is a reminder that everybody, with a little passion and dedication, can always improve and become better. Here's to another 7 years of spooky castle musics.

[@KhristianBolano]

1:15 woah there's Vampire Killer and Heart of Fire too! Amazing. You always manage to surprise.

[@mieastra]

Funny how arguably the series' most well-known track alongside Vampire Killer originated in the classic games' most divisive game.

[@ezrarain81]

Best cover I've heard of this so far. Absolutely incredible.

[@hanginghammers5165]

I come back to this and your MegaMan X medley all the time. The playing is just so clean and perfect. Flawless covers with a lot of passion. Just amazing, my guy.

[@HeftyGuy]

By far one of my most favorite covers of this song.

[@hollownail]

What an incredible cover! Knocks out Kaede's cover as my #1 Bloody Tears cover! Everything is PERFECT. And what a criminally underrated game, seriously needs a remake.

[@thatgamingauthor]

Definitely one of the most popular video game songs for good reason. I've been in love with this song for so long, and this cover is absolutely incredible.

[@yuri9985]

Hands down the best cover of Bloody Tears out there!!!

[@ph34rbucket91]

Nailed it. Love the covers you make.

[@lazaruscomplexofficial]

BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR YOU TO DO THIS. WORTH IT!!!

[@S9staryu]

Incredibly creative parts you added in there. I'm so happy to have been able to hear this

[@rumasai]

It freaking always feels good to hear a well performed rendition of Bloody Tears.

[@ryanlange7242]

I was just thinking about how awesome it would be if we got a cover of this song like 2 or 3 hours ago. Thanks for making my day.

[@xyrenesyzygy]

Ryan Lange I was just browsing a bunch of covers of this song 8 hours ago, and then this diamond shows up.

[@ganjariver2683]

No nonsense, just total badass energy, reminds me of myself

[@samyb7292]

I've waited for this for so long

[@kei4kai]

Flipping heck yeah this is awesome!!

[@RickyPonPon]

AWWW MAN! I've been waiting for a cover like this! I really loved the cover of this song in Smash Ultimate, but it was criminally short considering it was paired up with Monster House. So I'm super glad to see a cover that's basically an extension to it! It has a very similar sound to it, so great job on covering one of my favorite songs in video gaming, Jules!

[@TimFranksII]

I just discovered your cover and it's easily the best I've ever heard.

[@tabris95]

What an awesome night to have this cover

[@1tmildew]

YUS! Great work, man! Epic, and very fitting for the season 🤘

[@CuriosityCore101]

YES. YES! THIS is exactly what a cover of Bloody Tears should be!

[@rmdcade1717]

The cover I had no clue I needed, but now I can't live without.

[@Jayjaytube518]

Fastest check in for me EVER on one of your videos! Amazing cover dude!! Edit: I almost tripped over a stool to grab my headset to listen to this!

[@Sichunter95]

*Totally havent been waiting forever to see your take on this lovely song and i love it because it reminds me of the second version from SOTN*

[@diego56780]

A-MA-ZING !!!! More castlevania songs please

[@GeneralWagner]

simply the BEST cover of this music ever made

[@ironwolfstudios2857]

Thank the dark gods! I've been waiting for over a decade to find the perfect version of this most badass of video game themes. I'd always hoped you would do this one too.

[@TheLonewolf114]

Really outdid yourself on the production man, this is phenomenal.

[@tamarawinnett4138]

Arguably one of my favorite themes from Castlevania as well as from the NES library as well. I played so much Castlevania II: Simon's Quest back in the day.

[@sldenn5303]

1:23 is AMAZING- the whole song is AMAZING!!! Thank you!

[@dneck]

it's pretty gooooood... then around 00:50 it's like "OK IT'S REALLY GOOD!"

[@n.h.moreno]

Maniacally badass adaptation. The fact that this song was made on NES and you made it POP like a HD audio explosion restores my faith in humanity, Jules!!! \m/

[@MrSpeerrow]

Dude! What the heck? The best version ever!

[@tonybrandt8850]

Man, that's some straight fire. How have I not seen this before?

[@MarcostendoysasukeWu3sgm]

I've been waiting this for so long

[@DRUID32001]

YES! Been waiting for u to make a Bloody tears cover

[@metalemup1466]

Thats amazing dude! Fits the Halloween vibe perfectly :)

[@yuvalwh]

Lets go finally!! Amazing video!!

[@lardee4]

This is the definitive version of this song for me. Absolutely superb cover

[@guxtAv123]

Amazing as usual! Thanks for this great covers!

[@luctus1467]

Of all the bloody tears covers i've heard this suits me the best

[@Shaze64]

1:20 Ooh, throwing in Heart of Fire! Well played!

[@njk3498]

Undoubtedly my absolute favorite cover artist

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

What a horrible night to be cursed, but what a glorious day to be rocked!

[@bobbyquinn3424]

Ohhh goddd yesss. I really needed my fave cover artist to do my fave Castlevania OST. Big props man.

[@davidprodigy5833]

Truly an epic performance!

[@astrog7361]

the guitar harmonies are so epic

[@Linkwarrior77]

Insanely awesome

[@OfficialCptTesla]

I have been waiting for this for so long....

[@jcwolf886]

First off - IT'S ABOUT DAMNED TIME! Secondly - 100% worth the wait for you to finally cover this. You absolutely killed it.

[@dneck]

the big ringing chords on the rhythm guitar around 1:35 are so good. EPIC

[@Mattsyuk13]

"Happy Halloween Kids" Jules.. dude.. I have never clicked like so fast in my life... I have been subscribed since your Castlevania Medley 9 years ago and have been quietly waiting for you to dedicate a whole video to Bloody Tears. I'll consider this an early present for my birthday tomorrow, haha. Keep up the amazing work!

[@FirionFF2]

Like the most perfect cover of this so I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard ALOT!

[@stuartdalrymple]

This exceeded all expectations. Amazing!

[@DeltaCain13]

Would really like to hear an “out of time” cover, feel like that song never gets enough love from Castlevania

[@moebiusjdx7288]

What a wonderful day to hear some rock!

[@raloona]

Best version ive heard so far. gj

[@victoroliveira0810]

Aresome man. Great work. I just love it

[@celevracast]

Amazing! Well done, Jules!

[@oinka720]

This gave me multiple eargasms. Thanks for that.

[@uhuhuh2083]

80% the feeling i am hoping for from this song

[@aethyr9799]

Thanks so much for this

[@mysticalflare8346]

Yes love your covers

[@Linkachu117]

I love the little bits of other castlevania songs in the breakdown, heard a bit of Heart of Fire along with others

[@JujYFru1T]

i somehow fell into listening to old castlevania soundtracks and bloody tears quickly became one of my favs. your cover is obviously the best~