CW's The Reverse Flash Theme on Guitar

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The Reverse Flash's theme is so iconic from the show, and that vibrating helicopter noise would send shivers down anybody's spine. If you watch the show from the beginning now that we know his identity, you can actually hear the theme pop up every now and then before he was revealed.
A couple of weeks ago, Misha from Periphery posted a Sepiks Prime cover from Destiny and it's amazing, it not only sounds like a cool metal cover of the soundtrack but if you didn't know it was a cover it wouldn't have sounded out of place in the actual game. That gave me a lot of inspiration in trying to get this sounding good, I want my covers to sound less like guitar covers and more like alternate soundtracks, so it wouldn't seem out of place if it replaced the original.
I really feel like this is by far my best cover, in terms of video production and audio quality, even compared to my other Flash video, this one sounds so much bigger and more professional, all of other videos lacked the width and depth of a professional quality recording and I feel like I have achieved that with this one. The main reason for that is down to the fact that whenever I find a mix or song that I really love (this time it was Misha's Sepiks Prime cover) I try and recreate it as best I can and get a feel for how they went about recording it in the first place.
You might have noticed my amazing special effects... I decided to give After Effects a try and see what I could do with it, the Reverse Flash Effect is surprisingly simple to achieve but masking out and adjusting keyframes is the worst part of it, I think it turned out alright and I might try doing more special effects in my videos occasionally.
After upgrading to Windows 10 (which is great by the way) my UX1 decided not to work, the Line 6 drivers weren't working so I spent a few days trying to get it working, and that's why it's been over a month since the last video.
Anyway, if you enjoyed please consider leaving a like, favourite, comment or subscribe! Thanks for watching! :)
Guitars:
- Ibanez RG421 MOL (Wood)
- Yamaha Pacifica PAC112J (Red)
- Acoustic Solutions (Black)
- Tanglewood TW55 (Steel)
- Valencia CG150k (Nylon)
Recording Interface: Line 6 Pod UX1
Recording Software: Mixcraft 6
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Camera: iPhone 5 (using the BetterCam app)

[@NiallStenson]

To me this video has been around for centuries. #theflash

[@RazorIsEpic]

Nstens1117 You've ripped for centuries.

[@jaqk9609]

Can I use you music for my Intro ?

[@NiallStenson]

+Hein3bein yeah sure, just put a link to my channel in the description of the videos that use it.

[@jaqk9609]

+Nstens1117 Ok, thank you !!!

[@fastbike6764]

+Nstens1117 do you use live drums?

[@calman160]

'scary helicopter noises'

[@liamtaylor3576]

Can anyone find where to download that!? and the chase music i've been looking ever since I first heard it.

[@The0thDoctor]

+honyburger123 chase music?

[@liamtaylor3576]

YES

[@aditya9145]

No it's speed gap

[@soggypotato6381]

Yes, I remember, back in nam

[@mrererika]

I'm glad that Eobard Thawne is actually referred to as Eobard Thawne now.

[@blank4142]

What?

[@mrererika]

+Solar he's now “Wells" anymore.

[@davidcha8202]

+mrererika the God of Nothing Tbh I liked him as wells even though its actually Eobard

[@MJ-be3sv]

mrererika TGON le what? That didn't make sense

[@goofiedoolphin8882]

mrererika TGON ya

[@oryshkat]

I liked the vibrating effect idea. Clever idea. This video was clever... but not that clever. *plunges hand into heart*

[@PirateDogAMV]

+oryshkat Maaad freeeeaky..

[@exodus3930]

+oryshkat To me you've been dead for centuries...

[@YouTubeSketchupURID]

+ExodusTheDragon In some ways, u have shown me what it's like to have a son

[@Th3GoatMan]

I've been a part of your life for so long now Barry. How will you go on without me?

[@YouTubeSketchupURID]

TheAmaznGoatMan By getting a new mentor that also turns out to be my worst enemy.

[@brandonstokoe6165]

He isn't bad at guitar at all, some would say he's reverse

[@christianmohammed3728]

TheAverageDuelist oh he's not a guitarist at all some would say he's the reverse

[@devinclarke4017]

Amaster 75 plot twist!

[@christianmohammed3728]

***** exactly

[@thiagodv9197]

BrandonStokoe616 hahahaha nice one

[@doctorsauce1536]

James Ivy honestly

[@PhantomLantern2814]

I love how the main flash theme is hopeful and optimistic, while this one creates fear and despair. Fitting for the antithesis of the hero

[@sabianwatts8515]

To me, Reverse Flash will always be the coolest villain in the show.

[@MonkeMakes]

To me too

[@SCPguy]

I personally think Zoom is cooler

[@alexsurber3424]

@@SCPguy Zoom is very cool in his own right, very formidable & terrifying if i might add, but as the sole rival of the Flash I think Reverse Flash takes the cake.

[@SCPguy]

@@alexsurber3424 that’s true, but I just love Zoom

[@ryanc.510]

@@SCPguyZoom has the better suit and is 100% cooler but Reverse Flash is the better villain

[@angusXO]

in my opinion the best villain in any tv show,

[@Th3GoatMan]

Yep I totally agree

[@freeintrotemplates8911]

Angotango10 - CSGO what about zoom

[@dish7792]

Angotango10 - CSGO I agree

[@dish7792]

Angotango10 - CSGO I agree

[@bloodymares]

Zoom was cool at first when he was a mystery. Then he became lame.

[@igniteddragon5911]

"Oh I'm not like the Flash at all." "Some would say I'm the Reverse!"

[@AzureDreamz91]

I'm usually slow to wake up and it has always been a problem. Now, I use the Flash's theme to first wake me up at 6.10am. Then the Reverse Flash's theme at 6.30am. If i happen to snooze till 6.30am and the helicopter theme comes up.. I'm screwed..

[@thefreeencyclopedia7244]

Azure Lee lol

[@jowsok]

How. Did you actually buy the theme song and use it as a ringtone

[@MuhammadAhmed-lc1op]

@Amartya Binu lol

[@jmablazer]

That is not a bad idea at all. This is gold

[@abaddon5759]

I love how it's the darker version of the flash theme

[@Itech4me]

In many ways you have showed me how it's like to play guitar

[@muhammadhafiz2956]

I understood that reference!🙂

[@EpicXProtocol]

This gives me the chills , dunno why

[@Th3GoatMan]

It gives you chills because reverse flash's theme is supposed to be eerie and he just a scary villain to encounter

[@aquariusm.910]

It's because Reverse Flash is so fuckin cool

[@shreymaradia6305]

How does he play Guitar so damn every good every time...."His talent is beyond your understanding" ◉‿◉

[@iMarcusCrown]

I was expecting crappy quality and a sad attempt at playing this but boy was I wrong, good job this is amazing!

[@Futurevenomzone]

Same here

[@eri8558]

You thought it would be crappy, but some would say it was the reverse.

[@zlee001]

MarcusCrown he deserves more subacribe. share this to ur geek buddies.

[@thekodex1186]

@@eri8558 BEST REPLY GOES TOO

[@F-14B]

@@thekodex1186 to me, cause my goals are beyond your understanding.

[@Futurevenomzone]

This makes me think of Flashpoint

[@Summers.Little.Studio]

Lol I was reading the subscription about that vibrating helicopter noise the reverse flash makes and it reminded me of when my parents and I go to a certain store ( forgot which one) but almost every time we're there I here that sound exactly like the reverse flash the first time I heard it I literally jumped/ shivered but I tried to play it off as me being cold 😂😂😂😂

[@tomfougstedt]

Ouh you're fucked, you will have a vibrating hand through your chest any day now XD.

[@nylemurad3440]

Summer the horse you dead bruh

[@Summers.Little.Studio]

I know right? 😂😂 I'm such a goof lol 😅

[@reverse-flash8735]

Do you know how hard it has been to keep all of this from you Summer, especially from you? Because the truth is I've grown quite fond of you and in many ways you have shown me what it's like to have a son. Forgive me, but to me you've been dead for centuries. *Vibrates hand through chest*

[@Summers.Little.Studio]

Reverse-Flash 😂😂 I'm laughing my head off

[@Filmykeeday]

Watching this in 2160 Time Travel you know :D

[@spriggsyspriggs2237]

Watching in the 25th century!

[@MS-cf9lb]

Filmy Keeday watching in 64th century with abra kadabra

[@doctor99267]

Filmy Keeday Supposed to be watching this in 2024 with the flash but I cant seem to find him.

[@antiblox685]

looks like I've been dead for centuries

[@dumbestofasses]

Lmao y'all acting like the human race will live past 2040.

[@sampreety6305]

This is so dope 😍😍😍 bless you for making this

[@sampreety6305]

and can I use this for my video? I won't post that on KZbin but on Instagram

[@NiallStenson]

+Afra Anubha (Swiftie & Selenator) yeah, go ahead!

[@ekkosukks]

Nstens1117 how can I get this music

[@brandoncain]

What a coincidence, I heard he was thinking of making "this is so dope" this video's new description (that was a joke by the way, I totally agree with you.)

[@phantaminum9734]

@@brandoncain That reference thoooo (sorry I'm a bit late lmao)

[@OllieConnorsFilms]

Eobard Thawne would be proud.

[@telving9927]

lol xD

[@mxtthew_n]

+Ollie Connors To him this cover's been around for centuries.

[@ursamajor5234]

I bet he's the only person to live with that name

[@Fasttony64]

I just realized reverses theme is a mirror of flashes theme.BRILLIANT

[@blueisdead9367]

Love this, sounds real sinister

[@Nexus71c]

I just have to say this. I have watched this video, Arrow, Flash, and Daredevil and I think I say this for everyone, it's people like you that just make me want to get out my guitar and play some awesome music! To me you are literally freaking amazing! I would love to be able to play these songs. Too bad I need new strings, but the point is that you are very amazing and I look forward to any new songs you decided to play. I just find it unbelievable that you can easily take a random song and auto tune it into your head and make an awesome rock version of it. That's a seriously amazing thing. so yet again, can't wait for more of your music

[@godofevil9468]

"See you at our next crisis."

[@finnilebo5067]

Can you play the Dark Archer/Malcom Merlyn Theme?

[@Mop_v21]

This gave me he chills, awesome work man 🤘

[@mbucc900]

I got chills when he said that incredible quote.

[@mokeish]

Best Arrow-Verse Villain

[@lolpe1000]

I love the fact that you added the vibration effect.. Good job mate! :D

[@Dekarowski25]

Merry Christmas

[@NerdsmithTV]

*angry helicopter noise* Great job with the speed blur effect!

[@guitarsenseiz]

This is so unbelievably awesome, love the series and this cover is so good. Well Done!!!

[@zhost4375]

this is sick I love how you play the guitar your so talented unlike myself

[@mysticlasryn]

Oh... Am I in the wrong universe? Yes? Ok I'll leave

[@christianmohammed3728]

Lol

[@shell7490]

Omg FLash

[@AzureDreamz91]

20 times and counting, the amount of times I've replayed it! Awesome edit!

[@judahwilkins8234]

Don't stop rocking out

[@judahwilkins8234]

I agree

[@Sebto360]

I am not like the Flash at all. Some would say I'm the Reverse. You were always like a son to me, Cisco. This will be fun. In the history books, it says you will live to 84 years old. I guess the history books were wrong.

[@MrAnanthajith]

he likes to use that history book line a lot, doesn't he?

[@Sebto360]

MrAnanthajith It's a historic line

[@youngpendragonexcalibur7074]

I remember that Episode in season 1. I guess the history books were wrong after all, because Arrow didn't make it to 84

[@arhumjain2278]

When the reverse flash theme plays I feel like the world has reached its end...

[@jennycull1061]

Oh my gods, this literally sent shivers through my body!! Just wow. Absolutely mind blowing. Oh gods!! This is absolute talent

[@anvilheaded]

Great idea with the vibrating effect

[@Batman-yb1iw]

I've got an idea for a cover you can do. it's from the flash vs Arrow episode. it's called the brave and the bold. it would sound amazing if covered by you.

[@EyeCardiely]

Amazing! Sounds better than the original! You earned yourself a new subscriber! Well done!

[@Glitchy-zh7ts]

Great job on the Reverse Flash Theme!! I love it!!! I also love that little "speed" effect you put in the video!

[@frankvaldes9451]

He is the one thing that flash can’t stop from coming back again and again.

[@kevinvan713]

+Nstens1117 can you make zoom theme?

[@exch-psyklone5813]

does anybody else think that this is the flash's theme backwards?

[@warana2]

IT IS!

[@alexratnakar]

For real ? It is ??? Wow, Eobard went all out !!!! 😂

[@bloodymares]

It is not.

[@idkidkidk5400]

this song is not the flash song backwords is the revers flash.

[@FatHamburger18]

It is

[@mrconker4772]

OMG the song and the special effects are AMAZING #theflash #whosintheironmask

[@dxnproductscom]

Awesome, the vibration effect on the video was a great idea!

[@goldsmithofthesun4323]

its basically the flash's theme played backwards

[@slappyguy4456]

The history books say the video is just okay, THE HISTORY BOOKS ARE WRONG!

[@DraviteSavitar]

The best music I have seen in a while from a smaller creator

[@gimmi3660]

man this is freaking awesome

[@ImranAlexander]

Now that he's on LoT, we're in for some LEGENDary television... geddit? No? Fine...I'll walk myself out...

[@GameMag19]

I got you man ;)

[@ImranAlexander]

Bora Aras Yayyy! My terrible jokes are being accepted by a real, living human being!

[@GameMag19]

+Imran Batra Not a problem because I have the same sense of humor 😁

[@ImranAlexander]

Bora Aras Good to know that I'm not alone * sniffles *

[@javiehr]

and god plays drums

[@MamaWantsWafflesHub]

The guy who makes the music for the Flash/Legends of tomorrow is a legend... but I LOVE THIS COVER OF ZOOMS THEME!

[@MamaWantsWafflesHub]

I mean Reverse Flash

[@efinitytv447]

When you there's only one more donut but your sibling is there: 0:01

[@johhny5230]

How did you do the vibration effect?

[@ProductionJournal]

Johnny 5 easy masking and fast blur effects within after effects

[@DinhChuot]

he's reverse guitar ,dude

[@jaybell3698]

Johhny 5 some say, he's the reverse

[@galaxy7938]

Play back at 1.25x speed. No need to thank me. You're clever, but not clever enough.

[@Future_Vantas]

Sooo Coool. I especially like that you gave your own spin to the show theme, it really fits. Great job!

[@Graceoluloto]

MAN! this is AMAZING!!!

[@whitewolf6081]

For some reason RF's theme sounds like F's theme in Reverse

[@TheVeryRareGmanID]

+KaioHD Probably because he IS the reverse. Blake Neely does cool things like that.

[@brodiebaker527]

+KaioHD mabye because it is...

[@CyberDork34]

it's not like flash's theme at all some would even say it's the reverse

[@vlone7165]

When are you Gonna Do my Theme?

[@sakonan4883]

what theme? 8-) kidding lol XD. i thought reverse flash's theme was much more iconic than zoom's. to me, zoom's theme was just meant to play up his scariness and that was it. reverse flash's theme puts chills through you and tells a lot about the character

[@vlone7165]

...

[@tylerm.4878]

+Sammy Lui So is it better to scare someone or make them feel chills?

[@tylerm.4878]

+Sammy Lui Also how does this theme tell you about the character? Did you figure out he was from the future just by listening to this?

[@sakonan4883]

my point is that the zoom theme feels very one dimensional and just feels like a scare track yeah, i cant tell that he's from the future from listening to this theme but i can tell that he is the reverse of everything that barry is, evil, cunning, remorseless, sadistic while i dont think the zoom theme is bad, doing more of something, in this case, adding more scare, doesnt necessarily make it better, like with how this season, making zoom scarier than reverse flash didnt automatically make him a great villain because he lacked any of reverse's complexity and multifaceted nature

[@apeshitforcapeshit9189]

love this song

[@AGuyReallyBored]

Dude that's just .. awesome ... You are awesome .

[@TheKrispyKarim]

Oh I'm not like the flash at all. Some would say I'm the reverse!

[@dawgemo1]

its awesome like if you agreee

[@barcyb7911]

I feel like running to your Flash music! So amazing and epic! Glad I found this channel!!

[@dipanshu21]

Listening to this gave me goosebumps

[@igniteddragon5911]

Love it man!!!

[@unknown404x]

Reverse Flash was a bad-ass villain in Legends, I can't see the villain in the next season being nearly as entertaining

[@vanitysmurf5145]

This one is amazing. Loved it. Keep it up bro.

[@tyreid547]

dude, you combine the two things i like most. Themes from comic book tv shows and movies, and guitar covers

[@tobiasbentancor2835]

This is awesome, dude! :D

[@nnisa6223]

Bootiful *raises eyebrows up and down and repeats it for a minute*

[@jaygamez3011]

I dont usually watch these kinds of videos but Im glad I watched this one. Good stuff man!!

[@mkferro]

Incredible.

[@akshat8429]

One Word. Fabulous.

[@garance9007]

This is awesome !

[@rugambwamarcus5427]

he is good at all

[@lostcharge]

This is amazing, lovely job!

[@Futurevenomzone]

It has been five years since I clicked on this video expecting it to he some amateur kid but ended up being blown away by it

[@mertcansonmez9545]

Excellent!I wish my bro continued success.

[@CinaCast]

dude this is so awesome

[@Kømics_14]

This guy is good at guitar AND special effects?? Wow!

[@lucybdavies6192]

Oh man superb fantastic mind blowing my heart just melt... I m speechless... Whoa

[@knightzinho7547]

When you started i started smiling. This is awesome, great video.

[@mannys378]

Awesome dude

[@DAGMAOfficial]

Cool!God job man!

[@synxx4562]

Good Phasing edit its Really good!!! keep up the good work

[@alejandrovalecillos459]

amazing, just saved this as favorite

[@caitlynruffin5413]

THIS IS AWESOME! And I love how you decorated your room XD

[@sarahturner4148]

Oh my gosh you're so awesome! I just found your channel, I saw your Flash theme, the Tsunami, and now this! You're an amazing player! You've gotten yourself another subscriber!

[@basudevbharatbhushan4873]

so awesome

[@brownhanda1857]

Oh man god bless you. Holy cow I love it.

[@popcultureguru9649]

Great job!

[@pel1tietaja]

Awesome work😃

[@sedaterencerkez3339]

this is realy awesome

[@drpizzagames1015]

This video is hauntingly beautiful

[@r32per82]

Dude this is really good

[@RaccoonCity1998]

Amazing !!