Decisive Battle (Final Fantasy VI) - GaMetal Remix (2021)

We're revisiting 2014 GaMetal for a remake of one of my favorite songs from my favorite game soundtrack!
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I'll never say no to more Final Fantasy 6! You all made this the #2 most requested song for a remake from the 2021 May Madness ballot, where it was behind the #1 song by only one vote.
Aside from a few of the usual changeups, I've also added a new section into this arrangement.
There are many Decisive Battle songs out there, but this one will always be my favorite!
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[@Kaji5814]

The official theme of suplexing trains.

[@odysseus181]

Sometimes suplexing yourself too.

[@genoknoll]

XD

[@SekruTheGreat]

This individual who is known to engage in sexual intercourse with females who have bared offspring has performed a wrestling move which involves lifting the opponent and rolling to slam the opponent on their back upon a steam powered rail vehicle.

[@whiteboi6969]

I'm sorry, W H A T

[@CaptainCFalcon]

And not just _ANY_ trains either. But motherfucking *_GHOST TRAINS!_*

[@Apocalyptic213]

Blitz: X, Y, Down, Up Train: ah shit here we go again

[@eleronpfoutz7823]

I think you mean R, L, R, L, Up, Down.

[@daniellaguilles8955]

@@eleronpfoutz7823 no it's Phoenix down on the train and nothing else

[@ghostlywindsChao]

@@daniellaguilles8955 why didn't I try that curse you game exploits

[@OvielRodgem89]

Items: PHOENIX DOWN

[@ShermTank7272]

Everybody gangster until *Incorrect Blitz input!*

[@buprevengeance6573]

Sabin suplexes himself, just because he can.

[@GrahamChapman]

Doom Train suplexes Sabin, just to prove nothing is impossible.

[@kevynhansyn2902]

And i bet Sabin would sell it well. The crowd would go insane!

[@BJGvideos]

It's a power move

[@MitoNova583]

"SUPLEX? DUUUDE! *chuckles*" - Binty Sincevauce watching Sabin suplex himself, maybe

[@elpirataretro8734]

Nice reference.

[@JonnyAtma]

Did you know: If you include remakes and such, this is the 400th GaMetal remix! :O There's only one week left to submit a song entry to the 2021 GaMetal Song Ballot! forms.gle/4Bp5cBqnmkEGCPWv9 I'll be making a quick community post about it later, be sure to submit a song before it closes on May 31st! :)

[@MasterMarx]

Congratulations on making 400 remixes!

[@BotSupportIronValiant]

All this remix does is make me think of the Henry Stickmin collection

[@jamiegameplaythrough9485]

Please do a remix of Song of Supplication from Kirby Star Allies which has Song of Supplication, Forgotzanne Flash of Lightning & Passion of The Tridental Mages. If you do, I'll subscribe.

[@sk0x]

@@judethst Final Fantasy VI basically has one of the most solid soundtracks in the franchise.

[@ghostlywindsChao]

Congrats for over 400 banger songs man. I threw a old Sega Saturn retro song that I feel you will love to turn into a metal master peice.

[@sapphireweapon12345]

There never can be enough of this song, and anyone who says otherwise can talk to my representative, Light of Judgement.

[@rhoell2050]

Show them to the monument of non-existence

[@benjamindeh873]

Oh I agree. I am dming a campaign and this is the theme I am using for one of the main characters of the game. Depending on the mood where they meet him I play it like this, orchestral, guitar or piano. More versions are just amazin!

[@mbs7animatesandva226]

XD

[@rezahydra]

Whether it’s saving an endangered species from the greatest clown in all of gaming, a train trying to take you to the underworld, or even fighting a literal laser tank, this song will always ring out in glory, and this cover is phenomenally crafted with the perfect footage in the background.

[@ASquared544]

Yeah... based on that footage Jonny definitely has some bias towards this song.

[@naheo]

he should, it's one of the finest

[@TonyTheTGR]

You had to be there.

[@Vlazeca]

YOOOOOO FINALLY THE ULTIMATE BANGER IS HERE

[@7Zealot]

This is one of my all time favorites. Young me was blown away at how awesome this song was when I first heard it - it was probably the coolest video game song I ever heard up to that point in my life. I sat there and stared at that snail for minutes on end as I let the music burn into my mind.

[@ElijahW2003]

Opened my phone to see both this notif and the Discord message, could not have possibly been better lmao

[@misterzygarde6431]

You ever wonder what things would be like if Terra got into Smash instead of Cloud?

[@HelloPersonReadingThis.]

Then I would’ve been a Terra main instead of a Cloud main

[@Cadrid]

If not Terra, then Sabin _definitely_ needs to be in the next iteration of Smash.

[@Andyisgodcky]

@@Cadrid i feel like Sabin would fit better, we dont need more swordfighters lol

[@TheAustin1]

These characters would be awesome kefka would be the best villain

[@tearzofthefallen6586]

If she got in instead of Cloud, then not much would have changed except for a drop in FF representation in smash players. Especially if her moveset changed. An alternative to this is to say that what if Terra got into smash instead of cloud, but not due to it just being a character decision. But what if she was actually more popular than Cloud? That would mean FF6 would be the most popular game in the series instead, and it also would mean Squares relationship with Nintendo would have been disastrous for Square. See FF7 was a huge gamble. Nintendo and Sony originally made the Playstation together as a system to upheave the conventions of the 90s. Nintendo, unbeknownst to Sony, betrayed them and went with Panasonic as a developer for their new system due to contract issues with Sony. Sony was furious because Nintendo just presented the Panasonic system without ever telling Sony. So they took their design for the Nintendo Playstation and turned it into the Sony Playstation. What does FF6 and FF7 have to do with this? Well, Square and Nintendo had an almost exclusive relationship at this point in time. So when they proposed their requirements for FF7 and what the N64 would have to be capable of to run such a game, Nintendo ignored them and went with a cartridge system instead of a disc system. This meant that FF7 would need to be changed, or hop systems. Well, the perfect candidate for a system hop was the PS1! Nintendo was desperate for 3rd party support and JRPGs on the N64, so when square jumped ship it strained their relationship with Nintendo for decades, to the point where Nintendo didnt even allow them to make games on their system for a while. With FF7 being their main focus, Sony poured millions and millions into the ad campaigns and Square in general. See square, cut off from Nintendo, wasnt making much money and their work on FF7 was so costly it was driving them to financial ruin. So if FF7 failed, Square would cease to exist and Sony would have taken a crippling hit. The fact that FF7 succeeded and launched the already popular PS1 into new heights is what forged the relationship with Square and Sony and helped to cement Playstation even further as the gaming brand. Nintendo was no longer the king of the market. So, Cloud was chosen to go into SSB4 despite the animosity between the companies (I mean until Seph made it in Ultimate, there were only 2 songs from FF, that was intentionally done by Square Enix). In doing so, they gave their most popular character to one of Nintendos most popular series. It marked an era of mutual agreement between the two companies. Thats why Cloud in Smash 4 is such a big deal. So for Terra to get into Smash she has to usurp Cloud, and for that to happen FF6 has to Usurp FF7. What could that mean? Well, if FF6 was more popular there are 2 cases for why that would happen. Either 1. FF6 on SNES was just magically more well recieved and sold more. 2. FF6 was rereleased on PS1. Lets go with 2 for this part. If FF6 was rereleased on PS1 as a complete 3D remake similar to the demo/Proof of Concept they had for a 3D FF6, then it would have assuredly sold more than the original and been hailed as a technical marvel and fantasy masterpiece in opposition to the steampunk masterpiece that FF7 was. FF6 would have been the title that influenced the rest of FF, and as such games like FF8 and FF9 as well as each game after would be drastically different. FF8 leaned heavy into what FF7 was and improved upon it graphically, but if FF6 was more popular then we would have received a game that was more in tune with its middle earth and wizardry inspirations instead, still with better graphics and proportions. FF9 would never have happened because there would enever be a need to return to form. Whos to say what happens from there? Its interesting to say the least. But what about the other option, option 1? What if FF6 on SNES outsold FF7 on PS1? Well, that'd mean that either FF6 sold more than what FF7 actually sold, or that FF7 performed worse than it actually did. If the former is true, then history doesnt actually change. But if the latter is true... well, Square probably wouldnt exist. If FF7 was not a massive success, Square would have lost so much of their own money that they would go bankrupt and have to be shut down or absorbed by another company. Since they would have hurt Sony so dearly, Sony would not have bailed them out through purchasing options. As a result, no more Square, no more FF, no Kingdom Hearts or anything. Also, due to their massive loss, Sony would have had a much more conservative approach to RPGs and games as whole. This damage would likely have greatly inhibited Sony's success for several generations, enabling Nintendo and Microsoft to have a more Dominant position in the industry. Gaming as a whole would be so different. So to answer your question, what if Terra was in smash instead of Cloud? Well, maybe not much, but maybe a lot. Thanks for sitting in on my ponderings.

[@jojonta2119]

Sabin when he sees a train: *SHEEEEEESH*

[@rickastley4414]

*Train when it sees Sabin

[@CaptainCFalcon]

Is this, perchance, a Lost Pause reference?

[@jojonta2119]

@@CaptainCFalcon Nah it's a reference to this kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2OYnqCIYrGgapI

[@LtCdrXander]

I did not ever want to imagine Sabin saying "sheeeesh" in my life. Because of this, I hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate hate you!!!

[@ne0space]

Damn. You got us all laughing.

[@BrandonYates]

Dude! This is fantastic! One of my favorite songs from my very favorite final fantasy game

[@TheAustin1]

Wow I can't wait for you to pull another Final Fantasy Boss music in Death Battle :)

[@Kyle-fu5zl]

That Atma Weapon guitar is BEAUTIFUL.

[@usamimi-no-majo]

Mad bonus points for that FFXIV footage.

[@imptwins]

One day. One day he will cover a track. We must simply manifest harder. I'd expect the Endwalker theme given timing and hype, but man there's too many bangers...

[@isaactan6832]

@@imptwins indeed that is the hardest part about getting GaMetal to cover FFXIV songs.. THERE’S JUST TOO MANY BANGERS!!

[@mr.mystere4999]

Yeah, that is the thing. How can one improve upon perfection?

[@questia9312]

Seven years, huh? Just goes to show how much you've grown over the years. Instrumentation, mixing, video presentation, stage presence, even the audacity to make a new section alternating between verse and chorus lines and making it sound good... Mad props. I like the 2014 version, I **love** this revisit.

[@HarryM]

With so many version of this out there, this is absolutely the definitive version to me. Amazing work on this track!

[@bluewater82]

I’m totally digging that you included snippets of all the boss battles.

[@StockeTepes]

This is precisely what I needed today!

[@imperurino]

I was literally JUST listening to the old one and this comes up in my sub box. My day has been made.

[@Flegan777]

There can never be enough FFVI remixes and this theme never fails to get you fired up for a boss fight. Killer work as always.

[@zioniczenko]

This is a really strong remix. Like, suplex a train strong. Thanks so much!

[@omni_spirit]

Insanely awesome, new fav KZbin channel

[@alexemp6201]

I swear, my heart skipped a beat when I read decisive battle thinking it was decisive battle 2 from octopath, I was a bit disappointed... But then I collected myself and now I'm enjoying this super cool cover! Thanks for your hard work

[@Gelwain]

I'm watching this and cracking up because I just realized that 90% of the enemies fought in your gameplay footage are in FFXIV at this point. Its freaking crazy how much of a love letter that game is to past FF titles. With 6.0, we're finally getting some FFIV love as well!

[@blue_ronado]

YEEEESSSSS I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG AND YOUR OLD COVER, AND I'M GOING TO LOVE IT AGAIN!

[@slice9597]

I love that you threw in some footage from the 14 Raid Boss of the Train, it's one of my favorites

[@gohannx95]

Jesus Christ the change at :57 is legitimately an eargasm for me lmao! Sick asf cover!

[@GavinVengeance]

Awwww hell yeah dude! Such a sick song, glad you revisited it!

[@0Firebrander]

I love how your last version was one of the greatest covers of this song and then you come 6 years later and be like: "Nahh, it wasn't epic enough, here you go"

[@felipejardim1536]

sir, what was that? this made me hold my breath for almost 4 mins. take my like and my subscription.

[@MystikNoodle]

So cool! I've been going back through my backlog and have been replaying FF6 for the first time in decades recently. Today I was planning on starting my final assault on Kefkas Tower and I open up my KZbin up to this video. I'm stoked now!

[@SamuelSouza-vr4yg]

This is a most unexpected surprise for me. Awesome cover as always

[@sixgunrecords6486]

Well done dude. I taped this off of my tv back in the day to listen it it over and over. Would pause the boss battles to just hear the music. I’m glad someone else gets it. Good shit bro

[@TheTurribleDonPatron]

Phase 3 of the Jonny Atma boss battle is crazy. Time to use all those elixirs y'all hoarded.

[@Darus_the_Dragon]

Nah man, better hope you packed some Megalixers instead! I've heard his ultimate attack, Banger Remix, hits the whole party for a lot... Hope this reply isn't too cheesy for you, and keep jamming out, fellow GaMetalhead!

[@RedRaboot]

I swear GaMetal is the only youtuber that I get excited to see upload something new.

[@TigerGreene]

That was absolutely insane. You're my hero.

[@ChibiShiroiRyu]

It's just what i needed in my life. Thanks for this incredible song !

[@HexaSketchi]

*"Make your peace with death because I'm making your death with these pieces!"*

[@cellardoor4360]

I absolutely love your renditions! Please don't stop! ❤

[@rblu76]

This is crazy. I was literally just thinking about this song and stumbled on to the first GaMetal version of this done ten minutes ago. This version was uploaded today? Wild.

[@AK19204]

This song got me into your channel I always come back to it

[@karaiyamoon237]

I love the perfectly placed pinch harmonics in this cover. *Chefs kiss*

[@andrew_oid]

Perfect length! Just finished washing dishes to this.

[@HeavyPilot83]

It took me watching about 30 seconds to realize they're all you! There's talent...then there's this! Amazing job!

[@kaiserkygaming]

This is beyond insane dude. My ears have been starved.

[@VanAngelic]

Dude, you are slaying the song, the gym and the bosses! You are an inspiration, bro!

[@HeartImpaled]

I cried. You nailed it.

[@francisjo3]

One of the greatest video game songs of all time, covered by my favorite musician on KZbin!

[@hellstrike7270]

New Stellaron Hunters theme

[@azami4538]

the Atma weapon graphic on the guitar , the tshirts, the nostalgia. All on point. My first FF game and fondest memories, solid cover!!

[@budosharon9793]

Link's to the shirts are in the description, if you're interested 🤠

[@SSKJ64]

This is a great track, glad to see it remixed by you!

[@32bitgarrett48]

Been waiting for a remix of this, good job!

[@marvelouswater9504]

Dude your final fantasy remixes are absolutely Awesome keep it up

[@themotioncodemarc]

This is the best version I have heard of this! Awesome dude

[@parzival-bo]

Two remixes remain... And one of them is Ducktales.

[@steviepogue5295]

Interesting. Do you know which song?

[@brainfreeze91]

@@steviepogue5295 final few seconds of the video outline Scrooge McDuck. Good chance it is the Moon Theme, but I'd be pleasantly surprised if it's another one. The whole soundtrack is gold.

[@rezahydra]

@@brainfreeze91 Agreed. But yeah Moon Theme is the most likely. It’s the most famous, after all.

[@gigavoltx8340]

I'd love to see one of the newer tracks from Remastered, like Mount Vesuvius or Dracula Duck. Absolutely glorious tracks that I want to see more attention towards.

[@belmontzar]

@@rezahydra what if its one of those multi version songs with Lyrics. The Ducktales Cartoon added Lyrics to the Moon theme didn't it?

[@scotts5497]

This is so good! You guys kick ass. I'm upset it took me so long to find this.

[@JustAnotherGamerUS]

extending the bridge was a stroke of genius✨

[@moonmuffins]

This is absolutely freaking amazing, howww?! Just, howwwww?! ❤ Great tunes, just subscribed and I can't wait to go through the backlog! ❤

[@gabriellopez5583]

I adored when I saw this song on this channel for the first time and a remastering of it made me very excited, good job

[@GalaxyWisp]

Nice to see that you used footage from a large number of bosses in the game, because obviously there's PLENTY of them in this game.

[@terminallycapricious3189]

Not only was this masterfully done enough to fully capture the original theme's intensity, this went *farther beyond.* I am infinitely pleased. _(Add my endless supply of happiness for having included Sabin Roni Figaro's best ever moment. Or the best moment in any Final Fantasy game, period.)_

[@SteelCrustacean]

The only Final Fantasy game I've really dedicated myself to is FFIV, which I played on the Wii, but for some reason this song is the one that sticks out to me the most. Banger job as always!

[@Xendra]

You do such a good job of keeping the original soul of all your covers in tact even when you change things, very impressive!

[@jonathangortz8104]

Yeah that was awesome for sure nice upgrade to an already adrenaline pumping song.

[@alexanderdedek9977]

Wow man your drumset sounds amazing! Excellent cover

[@darktetsuya]

a metal remix off of my favorite FF game?! love this! fantastic stuff.

[@chicawe]

I have to admit. ..THIS DUDE ROCKS !!!!! he FEEL the song in his heart ! He looks like he must control hilself for not doing backflips and hadoukens all over the place while performing....respect bro ^^

[@DWFTW]

The original of this was the one I found you through, and I still listen to it every now and then, so this was a nice surprise.

[@Furen]

One of my favourite songs in gaming. Excellent cover

[@Typh98]

Your 2014 version was one of the reasons I got into the series, I'm glad the remake kept the same arrangement as the old one and I love that new section you added!

[@ericface]

It takes a pretty special rendition to get me excited for Decisive Battle nowadays, but you did it. You really did it.

[@thedanliest]

Love the creative liberties you took with this. One thing I can always count on with your videos, no matter what the original genre or game, you always manage to do justice to the original version, capturing the essence of the song, while still adding your own spin and incredible creativity. Every cover is an improvement on the original without losing what makes the originals so good! ...which is why i'm BEGGING you to cover some kingdom hearts music D: it's a franchise well-known for it's moving score and memorable themes, but remains critically under-represented in the in the world of youtube cover artists. I know you would do an amazing job with it. I'd love to hear your take on Wave of Darkness, Rage Awakened, or all three phases of Darkness of the Unknown!

[@Infomaniac432]

You're a legend that deserved millions of subscribers

[@NephilimShredder]

The quality and quantity of your output is truly inspiring!! Another banger my dude!!

[@BR-jw7pm]

Please do “the final battle” from professor layton and the last specter! It needs an epic metal remix!

[@이동수-c9f]

The Best Decisive Battle I ever heard, in last 27 years!!

[@honeystudiotv2944]

I'm French And i love you, keep it up, it's extraordinary your music !!

[@supremeoverlord9492]

YEEESSSSS!! Thank Kefka-I mean thank God! I love this song!

[@eckitronix]

It's been a month and a day, but I got myself my first job listening to this music doing the online process!! :D I can't wait to start my new jam on July 3, thank you for being super inspiring with your rad jams~

[@Leuka_]

Congrats!! Great job!

[@Duhemsounds]

This is excellent, you can hit the shell of the boss because you're absorbing thunder

[@satirical140]

FFVI is criminally underrated, the game, the characters, the music. I honestly would put the music over FFVII.

[@samspade313]

FF6 IS the better game over FF7, hands down, but 7 IS credited with bringing more to the series than any other in the franchise

[@richarddill1065]

@@samspade313 AND we can't forget it's where the suplex the train meme originated!

[@OniGanon]

Underrated? I think it's pretty consistently rated within the top 3 of the entire series.

[@Christian-wr4ge]

@@OniGanon pretty much yes.

[@elithurofficial]

In the top 5 games of the series, far from underated.

[@Ginjabreadman17]

Woooooo FF6 all aboard the Ghost Trai- I mean Hype Train \o/

[@bonepawn1644]

I think it's a bit dangerous to go there. I heard a guy likes to suplex such trains and throw them in the air. Not that good of a choice.

[@LoginBonus01]

This Remix is Perfection. I have a mighty need for the mp3, whenever it shows up on the site.

[@RangoTheMercenary]

Beautiful cover of such a fantastic boss theme.

[@AxeMain]

I was just listening to your old version yesterday. Gotta say this one is even better

[@Groundbound954]

Never heard this song in FF6 game but I love it in FF14 in the Omegasphere raids and this version rocks just as hard.

[@Akira-si2ww]

Final Fantasy 6 remains the absolute best game in the franchise, just like your arrangements and performances remain the best on youtube. (Request: Astral Chain Ark Mall!)

[@superspider64]

Oh heck yeah! loved watching BSC play this and when I realized that my SNES Mini had the game I got super into it a while back, been meaning to get back into it for a while now

[@jlspierrejr8435]

MY GOD THAT PERFECTION AAAAAAAA I HOPE MUCH FOR THAT.

[@kyrasoze516]

This video made me discover Draculabyte. I love my Kefka shirt (and the handful of other designs i now own). What a perfect partner for GaMetal! I'm not a shill, just love both Jonny and DB!

[@tristancanning7615]

This channel has totally spoiled me. Whenever I hear a remix of a video game song I ALWAYS think "Yeah... But GaMetal did it better." Keep up the excellent work!👌

[@gregholzermusic]

This rendition rips my face off Jonny! Far more metal then the version I just posted. Kept me guessing throughout and your technique is on point brother. Kudos to your continued success!

[@Metalltool]

Great remix

[@TheCreepypro]

the first time he did this song is was amazing but now it is even better somehow!

[@bad_atgames]

What a treat!!! Thanks so much for this :D

[@Minumer]

Ah, the best Final Fantasy game.

[@rickastley4414]

I think this is where half of the video game soundtrack cover culture began, gotta love the classics!

[@SS3-Rick-Man-X]

It's funny that as I mention in the Final Fantasy IV video you put out, I mentioned that Final Fantasy VI is also my favorite boss music in it. This was the one.

[@BrilliantSunsGaming]

This is an impressive cover. I love the arrangement and unique takes on the music.