Death - Flesh and the Power it Holds (orchestral cover)

I wanted to try Symphobia 2 so I made this orchestral arrangement for "Flesh and the Power it Holds" by Death, one of my all time favorite metal band. I wanted to add more textures and dynamics to the arrangement but my crappy computer could barely handle a limited amount of tracks, anyways, I hope you like it.
VSTi's used:
Symphobia 2 (ProjectSAM)
True Strike (ProjectSAM)

[@nathanoises]

thank you all for your kind comments!, I really appreciate it. Here is the flute solo played by Dora kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4TWZKuZabiknZI , if you wanna hear it with the real thing!

[@grizbiz1467]

Chuck would be proud.

[@nathanoises]

thank you :)

[@babybuddah187]

Who is chuck?

[@tuddygu]

@@babybuddah187 Chuck Schuldiner was the core member of Death, vocalist and guitarist.

[@rtatay]

Unfortunately he is no longer with us. It would have been awesome to see more Death albums.

[@tomasmarques8830]

@@babybuddah187 the greatest genius to ever touch a guitar

[@_J.L_]

Chuck was a genius.

[@nathanoises]

indeed

[@mikhailrutenberg7413]

Orchestral covers of Death is another form of art. Pure eargasm

[@jimmckenna707]

More enjoyable than a Metallica orchestration, very dramatic!

[@tunglam8210]

It sounds like a sound track to a big budget movie . Well done ! I hope this will open peoples mind as to what metal music can offer.

[@blackbeansmatter1280]

As a Death and classical music fan, this is so universal and awesome! Thanks

[@HunteR-uc7nv]

an entire video game sound track in 8 minutes

[@donaldvazquez5230]

Video game? That's an insult, this is more like art

[@HunteR-uc7nv]

@@donaldvazquez5230 you say that like video games aren't fucking awesome. Death actually made a song for a video game.

[@HunteR-uc7nv]

@Sen Vanmassenhove cosmic sea from human. Its in a game called Damage Incorporated.

[@alejandropompa2810]

This is how I hear all death's albums..freaking awesome

[@martinkarton6742]

Still fascinated by this Version. I listen to this at least once a month. It Always reminds me why i love death, Metal and classical music.

[@timmyb8694]

Chuck's music deserved to heard like this...cheers to you sir...I hope he hears this. Play it louder..!!

[@psihopedia]

Best kind of tribute for poor Chuck Schuldiner.

[@onuralpsonmezocak822]

It's so cool man I love you for making this! Finally my mom can listen to this as well

[@nathanoises]

haha thank you! :)

[@AdolfoSalinasP]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheandricOfficial]

Excellent job! I know personally how challenging this is ; ). It's a lot of fun to play with different textures and timbres in the music of Death. I really like the woodwind arpeggios at 3:44. and those big timpanis! I always meant to do an orchestration of this, but that long slow interlude was so intimidating, LOL

[@nathanoises]

Thank you!, I actually got the motivation to do this after watching your "Without Judgement" version, and yes that interlude was definitely intimidating haha, specially the guitar solo which I tried to replicate exactly as the original with the flute but didn't quite work lol

[@sputhoor96]

@@nathanoises that without judgement video is legendary

[@Tiago-rz2hr]

Yo theandric

[@ruleroftheundersky570]

Awesome how Death's music translates to orchestral so naturally. Really validates the genius behind the music composer/song writer Chuck and all the other great musicians he played with. These are the reasons as to why Death/Control Denied is my all time favorite band. Their music really tells a story in every song. It's also as real as it gets. Chuck had the self taught free flowing play style which really allowed him to stick out with a unique sound only he truly had.

[@nahuel-f-lanza]

I can imagine a rpg with dragons, swords and blood. Hahahaha good job bro.

[@jamessonedwards8450]

2:26 new predator soundtrack!!!

[@sanctusartur21]

What a Legend!

[@tritex6350]

It's like chase scene in a horror movie in some sections, And it gives me "revealing the villains inventions" in others

[@jacobcousins4234]

The intro gave me john williams style vibes

[@deathmetalmvs5924]

Much needed I would say.... Chuck will be proud of you

[@adopodrinje1499]

pure genius! pure genius Loyd! where did u learned a scam like this! aah well I saw it a movie once...

[@wawanahmad1877]

I was cutting the grass in my backyard, I turned on this song and now my grass clipper turned into a zulfikar sword

[@TOPIKTOAD]

Nathan A. You have brought this 60 year old metal HEAD to his fucken knees....well done. Chuck smiles upon you as you carry his legacy to a new level. OUTSTANDING.....

[@LordMephistofel]

It's wonderful, make some more, please!

[@WILLovDEATH]

Great job, dude ! Cheerz from France.

[@fracabarra]

Como diríamos aquí en Chile: "te quedó la raja". Amazing Job!

[@JohnCristi-uu7zs]

Please do some more stuff from Death. This is great ! Congratulations !!

[@SpiritSlayer-xd1in]

This is a beautiful rendition. Really shows how classical music is one of the biggest inspirations for metal music

[@kiecoomonster]

wow... goosebumps all over me. cheers from the philippines.

[@vladdracula2643]

I went looking for exactly this kind of thing, you do not disappoint. I think a huge amount of metal works amazingly well in this style.

[@rincondeadriano4546]

A great job, this version in orchestra is impeccable.

[@johandam4992]

That solo, uhm zolo, on flute is genious, wouldnt have predicted that instrument choice, but it is so fitting. This would be an awesome concert if this were to happen

[@unabomber3489]

LET THE METAL FLOW!

[@toprak3479]

You've arranged the interlude SO perfectly. The rest of it sounds a bit too synthetic but man that interlude is masterfully done.

[@OscarGonzalez-ej8ze]

Bro, this lit sounds like a rpg final boss theme

[@nathanoises]

vale bro

[@CVFGuitars_]

I know that Chuck would have been stoked about this, imagine if he lived longer we would have gotten an S&M type thing from Death/Control Denied.

[@dorachiodini7528]

Hello! Could I have the score of the flute solo starting at 4:00 ? I play the flute and I really like it. If I ever do something with it I will not forget to indicate you as the autor! Thanks

[@nathanoises]

hey thank you!, I programmed everything directly in my DAW with midi so I don't have a score, and I'm not very good at writing music sheet, but I'll try to make one anyways out of the midi sequence, I'll post it here when it's done

[@nathanoises]

there you go, tinyurl.com/22debzz8 . I would love to hear it in a real flute!

[@dorachiodini7528]

@@nathanoises great!!!! it's wonderfull. the quality of your midi is good, the real flute does not sound much different. But I would like to try to make a little video.How do you sign your work? In case, can I write arrangement by "Nathan A.?

[@nathanoises]

@@dorachiodini7528 honestly I'm not too concern about the credit of the arrangement but yeah "Nathan A." it´s ok if you wan to mention it ;)

[@bokloki6057]

I'm having chills all over, this is amazing never stop doing what you're doing

[@greekneek]

this is insane, so amazing. i was wondering how the weird triplet/palm muting breakdown part was gonna be, and wow! SOO good haha

[@murddraals]

Outstanding. It feels so much as a classical music piece. Outstanding indeed!

[@hiddencapacity]

never thought I could hear this song played by an orchestra! Well done!

[@Wolvesofthecrossroads]

This is way cooler than I thought it would be it's my favorite death song huge fan and I didn't know what this would be like it's like a horror film score a a list one

[@rubenesmoris5240]

amazing job! congratulations!

[@coryroberts7519]

Superb! I can't help but feel it has an almost "boss encounter" feel! Well done!

[@Szabby999]

God bless you my man for remembering Chuck the nicest way possible!

[@ArchAngelManga]

This is fantastic and very easy to headbang to!

[@Morghast]

SEEEEXYYYY like a more Epica styled instrumentation

[@Prasetyovich]

FleshDEATH Apocalypse

[@sylvr6436]

OMG ! I imagine a movie with this beautiful soundtrack. Great !

[@spatrk6634]

is that freakin triangle in the intro?? its so good *cliiiing*

[@nathanoises]

of course! triangles are cool af haha, thank you!

[@Glassheart.mp3]

This is so great and it is actually just the background noise to my life

[@theCXVproject]

I has't toldeth thee once but I shall sayeth t again At which hour thee liveth the flesh t's the beginning of the endeth T'll taketh thee in, t'll spiteth thee out Beholdeth the flesh and the pow'r t holds Passion is a poison lac'd with pleasure bitt'r sweet one of many faces yond hides deep beneath 'twill taketh thee in, 'twill spiteth thee out beholdeth the flesh and the pow'r t holds toucheth, gust, breatheth, consum'd Deja vu, already kneweth from the first encount'r but anon i knoweth to alloweth wend of w'rds to speaketh nay m're liketh a windeth upon thy visage thee can't seeth t but thee knoweth t's th're at which hour beauty shows its like a toad, ugly and venemous visage, just beest did prepare passion burns liketh fireth hath carried by the windeth the endeth of a timeth, a timeth to beginneth 'twill taketh thee in, 'twill spiteth thee out beholdeth the flesh and the pow'r t holds t's buildeth thee up one way and drops of sorrow thee right backeth down a timeth to beginneth the endeth of a timeth 'twill taketh thee in, 'twill spiteth thee out beholdeth the flesh and the pow'r t holds toucheth, gust, breatheth, consum'd Deja vu, already kneweth from the first encount'r but anon i knoweth to alloweth wend of w'rds to speaketh nay m're liketh a windeth upon thy visage thee can't seeth t but thee knoweth t's th're at which hour beauty shows its like a toad, ugly and venemous visage, just beest did prepare

[@hazardeur]

i would pay good money to have an actual opera singer collab here and sing these exact lines

[@JappieNatuurlijk]

Dude, this is fucking amazing. This is seriously most beautiful piece of art I've heard in my whole life.

[@martinkarton6742]

Great. Love this. I Really like this orchestra Version.

[@MadassAlex]

Makes me smile knowing Chuck would've loved this.

[@Sub-zero1123]

Awesome man, next Spirit Crusher please

[@brinkofgaming]

This is so good! Nice work, man! This must have been quite a challenge, but you knocked it out of the park.

[@DoggoWillink]

This should’ve been the final boss music in Final Fantasy Tactics.

[@cyrusfreeman9972]

This is absolute brilliance. I love the thought that you put into choosing instruments for parts. It sounds SO good! I also love how you used timpani like a proper classical composer would.

[@ashleyapter9100]

I can't stop listening to it such amazing work

[@Frankybroadcast]

I'm speechless. This is so amazing. Oh my God. Wowwwwwwww

[@joshcollins8727]

Im a huge fan of Death and Chuck Schuldiner. This is the First time hearing this and all I can say is HOLY FUCKIN SHIT!!!

[@Odd_Rodd]

Imagine this as soundtrack for a final boss battle 🤘🏼💀

[@lucabillo722]

Great! I enjoyed this piece even more 🤟👏💪

[@jfkone1976]

Very jerry goldsmith/ basil poledouris touch in it , well done

[@amnimeluv]

"to crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lementations of their women" -CONAN

[@diekrahe.]

Really hoping that's ARNOLDDDDD and not Conan O'Brian

[@carbajal8283]

“That is good!”

[@hazardeur]

@@diekrahe. there is only one "Conan" and the OP made that pretty clear didn't he

[@AimTobeTravel]

Satisfaction 💯 %.. always relevant music

[@iwopiatkowski6712]

Im glad i found this

[@KodigoMadrid017]

Damn son, this is the greatest Death orchestral cover I've discovered so far 🤘👏👏 Thank you and congratulations!

[@nathanoises]

gracias papá jaja. Muy agradecido :) , saludos!

[@danieliussumskisstreetviol2990]

Thank you for all goosebumps.. It is complicated to explain, but this music sounds really life-changing .

[@TowaFX]

Being a Death fan....This ...is....amazing.... What an incredible interpretation/cover!!!! This is beyond everything!!! More than hats off !!! Damn wow!!!

[@iamnojedi6291]

Sounds great buddy thank you, keep em coming!

[@otaviogusmao3633]

What a masterpiece..

[@ashleyapter9100]

That sounds so good Chuck would be so proud

[@leatherneck818]

Most excellent!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@marcotaproot]

You did this alone? Omg this is a masterpiece.my respect.Chuck would be so proud..

[@chasinglatitudes1424]

😯😯 !!! I always said Chuck was overall the best guitarist!!! He wrote amazing riffs and melodies.

[@gerardodc7712]

Thanks for this arrangement, man. Kudos for this amazing work translating an amazing song into something even more epic, if it could be possible. Eager for hearing some of the new orchestral version of yours.

[@paulc2317]

It would fit on any suspense movie

[@Magnus_the_Baka]

Your cover is an amazing and colossal work/ This really moved something in soul! I wish this tendency of orchestrating Death will continue!)

[@technofeeliak]

Could definitely be the soundtrack of an 1980s movie. Great stuff!

[@2217alexandre]

Very good

[@trimags]

Eternal thanks for this.

[@williamgreen4020]

Awesome arrangement, honestly I'm lost for words to praise this. Thank you.

[@Dr_Death666]

Metal and classical music go hand and hand, so you (and this goes for all the other good orchestral arrangements) are doing a huge service. I must thank you. P.S not to mention this inspires me to make my own orchestral pieces

[@sorggalder]

Please do more stuff like this!!!

[@ageyrogilka6680]

It's wonderful cover on wonderful song. Also, I think this cover seems to be ideal soundrack for fighting with boss in Darkest dungeon.

[@cyruspiruz9422]

Wow... Thanks for making this awesome piece

[@federicotorres5071]

Great job!!

[@adopodrinje1499]

soundtrack for Warcraft or Warhammer or Conan universe! LOVED IT !!!

[@pedromauro3790]

Muy bueno! Epico, muy respetuoso de la version original.

[@PaoloNencini]

Capolavoro !!!

[@ConstantinJeutter]

Nice, I would like to know what Gene Hoglan and Steve Di Giorgio had to say about such a variation...

[@vonclod123]

Good stuff!! really good.

[@AlbertoCmp_soundwave]

Very nice arrangement!!!

[@asklipiadas]

dude this is EPIC FUCKIN FANTASTIC!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS in all human and inhuman languages!!!! you managed to bring out all the greatness of the uniqueness of Chuck's music and at the same time prove the orchestration of heavy metal

[@19boro76]

Music to my ears!!! Excellent cover!! You have done an AMAZING work🤩👍

[@LeticiaRodrigues-kh7wn]

Wow, that's amazing!

[@MrRickstopher]

Oh wow. This is so f***ing awesome!

[@itzeloceguera6341]

Oh!! My......... STUNNING!!!