Boss Battle (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards) - GaMetal Remix

[@hypernova_119]

When I have beef with a tree for no reason whatsoever:

[@geno7690]

When I have beef with 3 shards in a giant pyramid:

[@jaxonanderson7220]

Me when I have beef with an orca:

[@squid5747]

Me when i have beef with literal lava:

[@ProtoBusterSwrd]

Me when I have beef with a giant Mecha for no reason whatsoever:

[@King_Stranger]

you don't know wispy woods then. those trees will kill you

[@littleguystar]

64's theme is probably the most "THIS IS KIRBY MUSIC" boss theme, I can't explain it. It always tickles my brain into Kirby mode, and I haven't even got the chance to play 64 yet.

[@coffeemantunes]

idk how to explain it but you are 100% right

[@mr.frigid8102]

when you get the chance please do its such a good game! but I will say if you want 100% have a guide for the shards ready because a couple can be a pain to get

[@littleguystar]

@@mr.frigid8102 I always wanted to get the Kirby's 20th Anniversary Collection to play it on Wiimote for the longest time. Sadly I never bothered picking up a copy, so my best bet has ended up being NSO. One way or another, I *do* plan on playing every Kirby game to 100%.

[@Gigi9714]

64's boss theme encompasses a lot of what Kirby music is at core: simple, memorable melodies you can easily hum to, but that still have depth in their simplicity. This one in particular is by Jun Ishikawa, the guy who composed all music of the first Kirby game, Kirby's Dream Land, and to this day still makes Kirby music. He defined a lot of what is "Kirby music", and due to that his compositions just easily give a "Kirby" feeling to it; if you want to see what I'm talking about, listen to Alcahest music, he did all soundtrack for that game, and it's impossible to listen to it without thinking of Kirby music. Finally, 64's soundfont is iconic, and a lot of its samples were reused for later Kirby games. So, to put it in other words, this song has a lot of the common elements of Kirby music, so no wonder it makes you feel that. Sorry for the Kirby music nerd rambling, this boss theme is my favorite Kirby regular boss theme, 64 has one of my favorite Kirby soundtracks, and Jun Ishikawa is my favorite composer, so :P

[@Rubberman202]

It's weird, I always wonder if people would even recognize this was Kirby music if they heard it without context. I feel like the perception of Kirby's music is that it's more light-hearted, yet this theme is so intense and crazy. Then again, anyone familiar with Kirby's music would probably instantly recognize that this is 100% Kirby music.

[@Deathmaker1336]

That moment when you combine cutter & spark to get the dual-saber

[@VGBrothers]

Their time has come to an end

[@KairuHakubi]

and then you plummet down a hole because 99% of weapons in this game are more of a detriment than help.

[@brandoncain]

RULES OF KIRBO!!!!!

[@SuperMoogyD]

And that moment when you combine cutter & fire to get the flaming Dragonslayer

[@iancomtois9832]

This Stone+Needle is the drill that's gonna pierce the heavens!

[@alvaroperez2349]

This is the same game where you fight what is essentially a Metal Gear.

[@antifragile5688]

Are you talking about the snow planet boss? That battle was awesome.

[@alvaroperez2349]

@@antifragile5688 HR-H to be specific,and yes.

[@BlazingShadowSword]

Gear! It can't be!

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

Heavy Lobster is more alike to a Metal Gear

[@Mr.DarkType-the-Hatman]

RULES OF KIRBO!

[@RoyanRannedos]

Kirby: elevating boss fights to an art form. Johnny: elevating Kirby boss fight music far beyond one brief loop.

[@EnergySurge09]

The most fun Kirby boss theme ever

[@Eichro]

I think KDL3 narrowly takes the cake. It sounds very similar too

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

Kirby Triple Deluxe Boss theme is also awesome

[@Eficiente_VSB]

Return to Dream Land is king there.

[@planetkirby]

2:20 best f*cking part

[@JackiW]

Rules of Nature..! Rules of Nature !! ...dang it, Silva. Can not unhear.

[@IvoryMadness.]

LOL 😂

[@Mario2980]

Not his fault the game decided to throw a Metal Gear at your face

[@killercroc99]

Glad I found this!

[@kirbykirisame1366]

Kirby boss themes are always bangers! A lot of people focus on the songs dedicated to a single boss, but the standard boss themes can be just as good sometimes! Also hope you’ll do Miracle Matter’s theme from this game sometime. That song is so underrated.

[@Hanglowballs]

Miracle matter is definitely one of my favorites from this game hands down

[@ArtsyLGStyles]

I was half expecting the second loop to transition to Miracle Matter lmao

[@Luigion7]

0:52 nailed *_p e r f e c t l y._*

[@Brown95P]

This theme has always been my favorite non-final boss music from the Kirby series; it sounds very old-school Kirby and yet also features some dark and moody undertones -- fitting for a game about lost civilizations and encroaching darkness -- so it has pretty much everything you could ask out of a boss theme.

[@theeaglemaster388]

This theme is possibly one of the best regular boss battle themes ever.

[@elitepic4365]

Drummer Jonny look out there's someone behind you!

[@kecleonfan7495]

This is truly Whispy Woods' Revenge.

[@magicsack]

Err ma gerdddd eeeets da treeehehehehehe!

[@davidsdomainforgamers7347]

THE TIME HAS COME TO AN END YEAH, THIS IS WHAT NATURE PLANNED

[@spindash64]

BEING TRACKED BY A STARVING BEAST LOOKING FOR ITS DAILY FEAST

[@brandoncain]

RULES OF KIRBO!!!!

[@genemelendez368]

I’m glad I’m not the only one reminded of the TerminalMontage video on Kirby 64

[@numerousbees12]

considering that kirby is beating the ever living shit out of nature in the footage. i don't think it planned this

[@Guanvro]

@@spindash64 A PREDATOR ON THE VERGE OF DEATH CLOSE TO ITS LAST BREATH GETTING CLOSE TO ITS LAST BREATH

[@GearTech147]

This NEEDS the "Rules of Nature" edit

[@PunkDisciple23]

Love Kirby 64. I remember playing Crystal Shards at a McDonalds as a kid when they still carried N64s in the play area in the early 2000s.

[@a99dweegie]

Core memory unlocked! Holy smokes

[@GGreenHeart]

CHILDHOOD ACTIVATED

[@RedSpiderZero]

Core memories: Unlocked

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

My first Kirby game! Loved being able to combine powers and figuring out the various bosses. Definitely one of the craziest games I've ever played. Anyway, love the cover! (As an aside, thanks to a certain animator, I can't hear this theme without also hearing RULES OF NATURE!!!)

[@snuq]

that is some truly epic playing! that transition at 1:03 gave me chills. the pure energy of this remix is off the scale

[@thetimeboy3492]

Awesome remix and another banger from Kirby 64. There’s only one more boss theme to cover from this game, surely it’s only a matter of time until we get a miracle… right?

[@thejetpackwaffle9815]

Oh MAN this song starts out so strong. It just punches you in the face with energy right off the bat. It then continues being strong for the next two minutes and thirty seconds. Absolute banger

[@iris1568]

I'm so happy you did this one. The Boss Battle theme from Kirb 64 is just so good with so much energy, that it became one of my favourite Kirby Boss themes. And metal fits it perfectly (actually all Kirby songs are just perfect metal and heavy metal pieces ❤). Really great job done as usual 😁

[@ライラプス-w4g]

00:12　ラップパート 1:13

[@idobord]

HELL YEAH, another Kirby 64 remix. Idk why, but I really like the boss theme in it. Glad to see you remixed it :)

[@sirmetaknight1]

It's my favorite regular boss theme in the Kirby series besides Kirby's Adventure!

[@Consolous]

Kirby would be proud. This is epic

[@ArcadeStriker]

I grew up with K64 as my first Kirby game alongside other N64 titles, so finding this one hour after upload is truly awesome I always liked the crazy energy this one had for boss battles compared to the others (I only found the new boss tunes from KSSU as comparable) so to see you turn this one into a rock fest is really satisfying

[@edgarlozada3858]

Holy shit may going full madness! Man the first Kirby game I ever played, and I still pretty much remember most of these themes. This Boss Theme goes so hard! Please do BB Channel from Fate/EXTRA CCC.

[@arthurgadytibayan1411]

Do you know Akira Toriyama, the author of Dragon Ball?

[@edgarlozada3858]

@@arthurgadytibayan1411 How could I not know one of the most legendary mangakas that ever lived which works were a huge part of my life? I'm also a Dragon Quest fan! 👍

[@arthurgadytibayan1411]

@@edgarlozada3858 The truth is, I want to see Gametal do some more Dragon Ball games OST's one day, medleys or singles, he will going to play as a tribute to the late author in our childhood. I miss the legend so much!😭

[@edgarlozada3858]

@@arthurgadytibayan1411 So far he's only done two. There's no lack of epic Dragon Ball soundtracks to choose from. Ultimate Battle 22, more FighterZ, the insane amount of Dokkan Battle tracks, Budokai Tenkaichi 2 & 3, etc. It'd be amazing if he does a new DB cover one day, but is up to his choosing. I'm sure he's got a huge list of tracks to do.

[@arthurgadytibayan1411]

@@edgarlozada3858 I bet you are correct, if my prediction or our prediction is correct, hoping that Dragon Ball fans remembered him. Oh, I hope FamilyJules and Toxicxeternity should do a lot of DB game OST's one day, paying tribute to the author. 😞

[@arandomperson12345]

MAN! This theme goes SO hard right from the get-go, and you absolutely did it justice! Would love to see your take on Miracle Matter!

[@lucuador1992]

Dude, this is awesome! This doesn’t even feel like a random game ost you decided to pick out of the blue. You get the sense that you played this game growing up, and you enjoyed the hell out of it. Just my thoughts, but this one felt passionate!

[@parzival-bo]

Kirby music never disappoints. _Especially_ when GaMetal gets involved. Requesting Ark Mall from Astral Chain.

[@ryanreinikainen]

This was an instant like for me such a great soundtrack and cover. Hopefully now, Miracle Matter will be covered soon

[@XBLLegends]

One of my favorite Kirby themes and games 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@floodedmoat]

Finally, a truly epic remix of this song

[@C_Arson]

Even though I have some gripes with Kirby 64 compared to other entries in the series (I still like the game to be clear), I will never deny that its soundtrack (including this boss theme) is pretty freaking awesome. It's my favorite classic Kirby soundtrack by a significant margin. Fantastic job on this remix (and I also appreciate Ripple Star Select being the acoustic short)!

[@Mudkip971]

My favorite Kirby boss theme, always hyped when I hear it in the Brawl remix.

[@aratherbritishdinosaur]

He really will do _anything_ before Roar of Dedede lmao

[@rayasintherandomguy6038]

Gotta save the best for last after all

[@e3thur]

MISTILTEIN???

[@rayasintherandomguy6038]

@@e3thur I freaking wish

[@killingtime4444]

YESSS!!! Been wanting a mix of this since first heard it on one your medleys

[@nintendo-nut1]

UGH the energy of this track was carried althroughout YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH

[@Pixelflame5826]

I love how much emphasis was put into the solo parts, even in the original tracks. Those parts always stuck out to me as the bit that sent chills through me.

[@mskirby6442]

Once again taking a song i'm impartial to and making it an utter banger to make me feel bad for not loving it beforehand, A banger as always Jonny! Now hands up everyone who only knows this as "Vs Masher" from Planet Robobot's Blowout Blast game-mode, I know there's going to be a few of you...

[@TheBigL1]

Kirby music already lives rent-free in my head a lot of the time, and your covers definitely contribute to that. At some point I would absolutely love to hear your take on one of the Last Battle themes from SaGa Frontier, specifically Emilia or T260's.

[@GunarmDyne]

Saw this just as I started rendering an extended version of your Snakey Chantey cover. Been a good week for favorites.

[@Sarah-fm1it]

One of the best Kirby boss themes ever!

[@Scrap_and_build_ourselves]

The kirby covers are always great. Some are among my favorites. I would also like to request 'Scrap and build ourselves' from Eternal Sonata. Composed by Motoi Sakuraba and inspired by Chopin's 'Revolutionary etude' there's nothing that isn't badass about that song. It features some pretty hardcore virtuoso passages that I am certain Jonny will enjoy playing, because of how well they will sound in the guitar. I have requested this song 101+ times and will continue to do so. NO. MATTER. WHAT. UNTIL. I. GET. IT.

[@ilikestuff9250]

One of the hardest boss themes in all of gaming. It shreds so much metal already that this is just perfect.

[@swampert564]

Easily one of my favorite Kirby tracks.

[@whereismrclean6783]

More Kirby on this channel is always a treat, and damn, this turned out amazing! The constant energy present within the song is really fun to listen to, keeps the hype going and really makes this cover feel energetic! Combine that with a great solo (That I can hear the Kirby's Adventure Boss Theme in) and you've got an incredible cover that puts a smile on my face! You nailed this one, Jonny, and I can't wait for Dracula's Castle! Anyways, for requests: 1. Awe of She (Guilty Gear X) 2. Balrog's Theme (Street Fighter II) 3. Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS) 4. Barok van Zieks ~ Grim Reaper of the Old Bailey (The Great Ace Attorney Adventures) 5. Pink Ball Activate! (Kirby Planet Robobot) 6. Smart Race (Deltarune Chapter 2) 7. The Almighty (Persona 4) 8. Pure Furies ~ Whereabouts of the Heart (Touhou 15: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom) 9. Rage Awakened (Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix) 10. Soul Ablaze (Mega Man ZX Advent) 11. Ekoroshia (Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair) 12. Battle! Zero Lab (Pokemon Scarlet & Violet) 13. Unexpectancy (Pizza Tower) 14. World Tournament Theme (Dragon Ball Fusions) 15. Bust a Move! (Ginga Force)

[@Shadrake]

YOOOOOOO YOU DID THE BEST KIRBY BOSS THEME, SO HYPE!!!!!!!!!

[@cosmiccorgiknight]

Oh my god GaMetal came out with ANOTHER KIRBY 64 BANGER!!!

[@CyborgForgael]

Oh man, this takes me back!

[@matthewbankey5547]

I was watching a reaction to Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s OST today and someone mentioned that Jim Ishikawa’s compositions tend to have a dubstep feel to them, and I immediately thought of this theme from Kirby 64. I really do love his Kirby compositions, they’re so addicting to listen to!

[@keithwillson2019]

I hope this means Miracle Matter is next! It's one of my favorite songs ever.

[@sirmetaknight1]

One of the best Kirby boss themes I love listening to! Awesome work, Jonny!

[@codename618]

I didn't think this boss theme could sound this epic until this video. 🔥 I found myself almost wishing Yin Yarn was referenced here since his boss theme is a remix of this.

[@Rufrky]

This is the theme for when Kirby comes right back ya hard and fast. Awesome Remix. 🤘 Here are some other tracks I would love to see a Gametal remix of. (★=Favorite) ★ C&C Renegade Soundtrack - Stomp ◆ Super Mario World/Fortune Street - The Evil King Bowser (Boss Theme) ◆ Sonic Heroes - Final Fortress Zone ◆ Kirby Star Allies - The Final Push (Friend Star) ◆ Godzilla Unleashed - Mecha King Ghidorah's Theme (Main Menu Theme) ◆ Sonic Heroes - Team Chaotix Theme ◆ Sonic Advanced 3 - Special Stage Theme ◆ BattleTanx: Global Assault - Main Theme ◆ Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire - Groudon/Kyogre/Rayquaza Theme ◆ Kirby Air Ride - The Legendary Air Ride Machine

[@bean_364]

The king of kirby remixes strikes again! Thank you for the early birthday present with this one, knocked it out of the park as usual!

[@LoneStarr240]

You have never disappoint. Ever.

[@metalsonic1023]

And thus all that's left. Is Miracle Matter

[@Flegan777]

Crystal Shards is still one of the Nintendo 64's best games. Excellent remix of the awesome boss track, GaMetal.

[@skeepodoop5197]

Man, I love Kirby 64's boss theme! Glad to see it remixed!

[@BruceBoyde]

Man, I'm not a huge Kirby fan overall, but Crystal Shards was my childhood and the music just crushes my nostalgia receptors.

[@nytrodioxide]

Kirby 64 stands as my favorite Kirby game to this day. Awesome music, and the creativity behind all of the different combined copy abilities was endless fun.

[@TheSmartboy64]

I love GaMetal remixes. Its just the song cranked up to 11. O2 remix when?

[@DeviDoesNothing]

how many 02 remixes do you want

[@SmashTom]

Bloody amazing! Kirby 64 is one of the best and most fun games I ever played as a kid (and I still revisit it once in a while), and I'm always looking forward to the bosses. You nailed it with this cover. Love the energy!

[@Rubberman202]

This is my favorite boss theme from any Kirby game, it just goes so hard!

[@Multi_Magma]

YES BOSS BATTLE REMIX I AM ENJOYING IT!!!!

[@notarealperson786]

That was an amazing rendition of an awesome song, great work!

[@playandagain7756]

The best thing you can do now is make a miracle matter remix and upload it as a "re-upload " of this so we can get tricked again like in the game

[@KLGB76]

Kirby music always bring a smile to my face.

[@CapiTrump]

The classic TUTUTU *TUTU* TUTUTU *TUTU*

[@nuclearwintergrounds3224]

Johnny you done done it again! Ah it also fills such a gap in my nostalgia too it’s so good.

[@snowyzorua]

AW HELL YEAH! This song is such a JAM even on the original, but seeing a remix from you just turned my day around! This is so good! You got the part 53 seconds into the track PERFECT, and I find for me that always makes or breaks a remix of this

[@Faxanadu_]

God damn this goes so hard! Suggesting the Overworld theme from Faxanadu on NES Also suggesting New Messiah from Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge on the Gameboy Also also suggesting Dancing Dragon Dungeon from Zelda Oracle of Seasons on GBC Also also also suggesting Raiden V - Final Stage Theme/Cystal of Abyss Also also also also suggesting Ivan Ooze's/Final Boss theme - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers The Movie on SNES

[@AzumarillConGafasBv]

AMAZING REMIX, PEAK HAS ARRIVED

[@SilverScizor753]

This is the theme that got me into video game music, I will always love it. This cover goes hard, great job!

[@sanchezescobaradrian1189]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

[@PandaDude420]

Finally a perfect Kirby Boss theme

[@favioferreira8921]

Why do Kirby boss battles rock so hard?

[@hakujo-w3h]

改めて考えると全ボス第2形態持ちってすっごい豪華だよなカービィ64 なおラスボス

[@MegaManJake]

MAN, Of all franchises you've "Metal-ized", I think your Kirby stuff is the absolute BEST you do. Keep up the shredding!

[@somewackoonyoutube2449]

I forgot how much I enjoyed this game’s boss theme lol

[@justagal9215]

This is simply incredible

[@TheTrester]

Like every Kirby song, this is an absolute banger.

[@Fatrocka64YouTube]

My mom: Please don't rile up the dog. Me: Oh no, don't worry, I'm not My brain: This song is playing while I'm playing with the dog

[@rehydratedganondorf4244]

0:52 my favorite part of the song

[@octoboi8423]

the best kirby battle theme

[@AmyTheBrawler]

Now you're just reminding me I have to get back into Kirby 64 on the N64 NSO some time this year. Must... wait... for... the download. Requests: (Gonna be Kirby themed, lol) Haltmann Works Elite (Kirby Planet Robobot) Bouncing Boss Battle (Kirby Triple Deluxe) Hot! Elemental Boss Battle (Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe - I also wouldn't mind it being mashed in with Blazing! Boss Battle from the same game, just to make it longer.) Mistilteinn, Tree Crown without a Ruler (Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe - I can't remember how many times I requested it just in the comment section.) Noble Haltmann (Kirby Planet Robobot - basically Haltmann Works Elite but slower & can be accompanied with vocals.) Supreme Ruler's Coronation ~OVERLORD~ (Full Mix) (Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe)

[@cerisejaxel9636]

DK and Kirby?! On a roll with incredible music lately! I love this!

[@WillKeaton]

Challenger Approaching: Dracula from _Castlevania: Symphony of the Night._

[@SAM_0717]

GaMetal is truly surreal! Getting better day by day.

[@shen_valor]

If this is how you rock out to this theme, I'd love to hear how you play Yin Yarn's boss theme.

[@turbo-trex6163]

This is one of my favourite boss themes in Kirby games. Great cover.

[@doubl2480]

If there's one game I wish had a remake or a sequel, it would be Kirby 64. Despite some janky mechanics, I keep wanting to come back to it for everything cool and unique it did that no other game in the series ever replicated.

[@Blartagnan]

I always look forward to your Kirby covers. That bass transition into the solo was sick as hell.

[@Danominator]

It's wild how it wouldn't even be that out of character for a Kirby game Boss theme to sound exactly like hard metal rock. Fantastic job as always!

[@Surkk2960]

This song is burned into my memory because of the boss rush. This, Dreamland, and Dreamland 3 are honestly peak classic Kirby boss music

[@Kevintendo]

We getting out of green greens with this one!!

[@Gyrokun]

*pop star

[@samuelmitschele-dauenhauer2984]

I NEED that Ripple Star Acoustic extended!

[@JCvgluvr]

Listen Johnny. Like all of your tracks, this was spectacular. Pure fire! But Miracle Matter was right there, man! RIGHT THERE! How could you overlook that?! That version of the boss theme goes so hard! BIG missed opportunity! You'd better do something about that, someday. And soon! Hahaha ha! Anyways, yeah, awesome stuff! Huge fan

[@ghirardelio4037]

RULES OF POYO!! 🗣️🔥🔥🔥