PENNY BATTLE THEME - Pokémon Scarlet & Violet METAL COVER

[@FamilyJules7X]

Sorry if this was a spoiler that you fight Penny. When you get to this part of the game if you haven't already, I think you'll still be surprised. I wanted to do something earlier on in the game first, but I just couldn't convince myself I wanted to do any other song first. Hope you still enjoy! Also, if you didn't know, Silver Level Supporters get the FULL guitar tabs to this! You can also get the MP3 and WAV before it hits stores by becoming a Gold Level Supporter. Thank you so much!

[@dead-eyedarrel3878]

This game blew me away about a hundred times. Your cover really does the scene's impact justice! Keep up the good work!

[@mr.vanillamilkshake3]

Definitely can't wait to see if you cover "Battle! [REDACTED]"!

[@supervegito2277]

On one hand Penny was high profile in the trailers, so you fighting here isnt a spoiler on its own. The theme itself doesnt fit what we know about her... before the reveal. Another option is to name it "Team Star Boss Theme" if need be.

[@61089loki]

Had a feeling you would. Made sense plot wise that she was more important than the game let's on initially

[@anthonyortiz350]

PENNY deserve all the LOVE thank you for doing this one first 🥇

[@hedonistredd4592]

My young son started Violet, his first real Pokémon game, and he immediately wanted an Eeveelution team. I got to this fight ahead of him, and made sure his team was better. Seeing his eyes light up fighting Penny with his own will always live with me.

[@blue_the_boy_kisser]

That is so wholesome wtf 😭

[@gowildenekisdeh8488]

Goated parent

[@alanamadorrosas4025]

Thats amazing man, I can't wait for my kid to grow and play too

[@JAD_7777]

You just gave yourself the best parent ever award

[@khajiithaswares7336]

I'm an adult but absolutely up for adoption

[@lekanraposte6732]

>Be a shy little girl. >Have a team of adorable fluffy critters. >Theme song is effing FIRE. 🔥

[@ICantThinkOfAFunnyHandle]

Her team is a letdown

[@pombafadedbz]

Or be a INSANE FOR BATTLE PERSON and know an alleatory guy and have (one of the)BEST THEME IN SV

[@OhNoTheFace]

@DylanVsTheWorld Overlevelling on purpose be like

[@aydenator27]

@DylanVsTheWorld she was pretty annoying for me since i had a team of 5 physical attackers with the special attacker being fairy/psychic so it was quite hard to deal with her spamming baby-doll eyes and her sylveon with cute charm.

[@CraftingGummi]

Life goal: be like Penny.

[@CalebHyles]

Ever since Jules got the tattoo, I think he's become too powerful 🥵

[@thickboi9652]

He should have used the eevee guitar because penny uses all the eeveelutions

[@OhNoTheFace]

If he grows metal long hair we may lose him to all the power

[@lananightengale5150]

Hey Caleb, I was wondering if you would be down to put lyrics to this song.

[@ijustwantedtocomment8319]

The only information I got from this comment is that I can link Alpharad and Caleb through a single youtuber. Thank you Caleb Hyles, FamilyJules and Jacob Alpharad.

[@paveesfox375]

Your phenotype really gives away the dsygenic mindset you have

[@MythicFox]

I like to imagine that during this fight, Giacomo is off to the side blasting the music on a boombox and Penny assumes she's just imagining it because of the intensity of the moment.

[@SuperNerdDaniel]

I'm so on board with this headcanon, haha

[@twotailedavenger]

That or he's got his own guitar, shredding like an absolute madman.

[@jorgegonzalezavila9376]

If they're not real villains, they must have killer themes. First Guzma, then Piers and now Penny. Masuda really knows what he's doing.

[@weebcraft6829]

Probably because they've been bringing in more and more 3rd-party musicians into Pokemon, which is why we've been getting a lot of different stuff...and Ed Sheeran

[@zmord24]

@@weebcraft6829 how is that related to this?

[@SuperNovaDragonYT]

Don't forget Toby Fox worked on parts of the Soundtrack

[@zmord24]

@@RenSako im pretty sure that those songs weren't worked by 3rd party composers, not saying that they don't add a lot to the development of the music in pokemon just saying that we need to give credit where it's deserved

[@nikzito2]

this song wasn't made by masuda lol

[@Nocturne989]

SV's ost hits so good so often, even compared to recent Pokemon soundtracks. There are so many standouts!

[@elkks4491]

literal toby fox is a 1 man army he composed a lot of songs in this game he is my new god

[@Nocturne989]

@@elkks4491 He didn't compose them alone? He worked on the tracks as part of the main composition team like everyone else. This wasn't a SwSh situation where he was given one guest song to do on his own while the composition team did everything else. He was literally not a one man army my guy.

[@elkks4491]

@@Nocturne989 I didn't try to say that he did everything im just praying him and I said he was a one man army because of all his work he is a composer programer who has made 2 successfully games to the point he got invited to participate in a Pokemon game.

[@Nocturne989]

@@elkks4491 you directly stated that HE (not they) composed these tracks and that "he is a one man army". What do you mean that isn't what you said?

[@elkks4491]

@@Nocturne989 sorry English is not my main language when I said that I didn’t try to wait I meant that I translated wrong

[@aaronolson6736]

I love how you can tell from their music that Team Star aren't villains, they're just fighting for their friends.

[@jokelethkurueisner9229]

Ike: 👀

[@Link2edition]

@@jokelethkurueisner9229 Lmao

[@Link2edition]

I played through this with my wife, the very first team star battle I told her "These are the good guys, they have to be with music like that" 100% agree

[@komarunaegi7460]

“This song came on and stuck to my brain like a Brock to a red blooded human female” LMAO your descriptions are always gold. Goated cover too!! Can’t wait for the secret project after this one. Penny’s theme is wild and is a major standout for this game’s OST for sure

[@fluxgoodra9034]

“Come on Penny! Don’t you know your friends in Team Star won’t give up on you! Let’s say it together! HASTA LA VISTAR, LONELINESS!! 🌟”

[@deathpote13]

[@kengojoe2444]

I love how at one point that the Star Motto is mentioned to be a bit cringe

[@OhNoTheFace]

@@kengojoe2444 I mean, like a lot of things, they own it :P

[@jorgegonzalezavila9376]

@@kengojoe2444 or, as Clavell would say, “cheugy”.

[@josephandrees5381]

@@jorgegonzalezavila9376 who is this Clavell individual. Surely you mean Clive

[@oharehatmancaleb7]

This fight in-game is one that no matter if you see every part of it coming, it still hits emotionally. And this song has EVERY part of Penny's character in it; her originating from Galar, her resolve to end Team Star's actions, but still holding the ideals of Team Star close to her.

[@blu6295]

Penny's from Galar!?

[@SuperNerdDaniel]

@@blu6295 Yup -- pretty big spoilers if you haven't played this far, obviously, but after the big incident a year-and-a-half before the game's story, with Team Star bringing the Starmobiles to the Academy to stand up for themselves (and a lot of the bully kids ended up leaving the Academy and most of the staff quit), Penny took the fall for the other Team Star members and said it was all her idea, and it was mentioned that was sent back to her home region of Galar for a time.

[@YasEmisDaBus]

I will always love how you can hear a part of Galar's motif in this song, which makes sense because she is canonically Galarian

[@OtakuD50]

Well, she's Paldean and moved to Galar for a year and a half, so not really. Edit: Okay, totally didn't know she was originally from Galar, so fair. Damn, imagine going through the effort of moving to another region for a better education and essentially being forced to move back home over just rumors.

[@Nolroa]

​@@OtakuD50 They weren't rumors, Penny along with the other five gym leaders put together Team Star to take revenge on the bullies at the academy. It is a very deep plot with the history of the group since it not only shows a situation in which the victims became victimizers and the corruption of the the former board of directors of the academy when trying to hide the scandal.

[@slughonkshoomi]

I love this track because it feels distinct from anything the franchise has produced before but it has familiar elements you might see in a Pokemon soundtrack. Feels like what they were trying to do with Wally's battle theme, but executed well this time. Edit: Just realized how much this sounds like the Galar gym theme in places. Fitting since she's from Galar

[@Cinnuhminn]

Penny’s hardstyle theme is one of the best things to come out of these games

[@thedragon12]

I thought so... then there is THE final battle of the story.... devastating but also just a nice closure

[@nurogetolayo]

Definitely one of the best themes in the game, and in metal sounds SO good

[@bonesciencegaming3863]

Seems like the stuff penny would quietly listen to in the corner in class with her headphones

[@LuzObscuridad]

That smile during the key change. This is a labor of absolute love. I'm in tears.

[@royorbyson6224]

Too many bangers in this OST!! Very bittersweet that you can truly experience most of the soundtrack only once a playthrough... Hoping for more VGM remixes from this game!!

[@LovelyAlanna]

2:51 makes me tear up, like why? I feel so much when that part happens

[@IntoTheSkyy]

When you dropped your Marnie cover, I knew you'd never drop another pokemon cover that hype. never been more happy to be wrong. This is an absolute banger

[@aaronlefebre5060]

Congratulations for winning Pokemon Cover of the Year! I've had this song on my mix the whole time because of how awesome it is!

[@IdentifiantE.S]

You’re not the only one thats insane ! 🔥

[@Blue_Cooper]

That guitar solo at 2:52 just gets me. SO GOOD!!! LET'S GO!!!!!!!!

[@Linkario]

Just got to her today and wanted to wait till I heard the original before checking out your piece. Its so bombastic, I love your rendition of this! It highlights the melody so well and fits your style much more in my opinion over the games sorta techno vibe. Thanks for elevating this song so much more!

[@ASnazzyNinja]

Jules You're honestly one of my favorite musicians on youtube Thank you so much for putting out so many great covers

[@windagaming5145]

This was already a maybe for a top 5 Pokemon song; this might have secured it just because of this cover. It brought out all the great elements and I almost shed a tear when the chorus(? not too familiar with music terms) was played. Incredible as always Jules.

[@austinfink5201]

I was literally just listening to this song on loop. I absolutely love it and then you do a cover. You are amazing!

[@andrewnaber5406]

Man you do the best covers. Listen to your music almost daily and never get sick of it. Really appreciate all your hard work.

[@DLOFT002]

Been on repeat for several hours now. Still not tired of it

[@Vextipher]

I really hope to see a Team Star battle theme here! One of the themes that just SHINES

[@DreamTiger5]

I’ve only beat two of the Team Star bosses so I haven’t had a chance to battle Penny yet, but if her theme is this cool I’m gonna be so hyped when it’s time.

[@許力元-e1s]

我的天啊！ 這真是改編的太完美了！ 電吉他超適合這首歌的 而且我聽了很多首的混音 都沒有聽到最後有升key 我覺得沒有到最高潮 實在很可惜 直到聽到你的版本 實在太爽了！

[@NotDavDraws]

This cover is everything! I didn't want to click on this video to avoid spoilers, but man it was DEFINITELY WORTH IT! Keep up the great work man!!

[@penndragyn3728]

Holy freaking cow, bud! How I missed this earlier, I'll never know. But this is one of the best things I've heard in a long while. Loved this theme in the game, and I am just impressed with this cover. The pace you manage to keep in the song just highlights what Penny must've been feeling in a battle like this. I especially love the way you changed the chorus in the second part with the outro, really like seeing your own spin on this stuff. I know that was long, so I'll give it to you straight: absolutely incredible work!

[@Sailor11Sedna]

On behalf of all geeks who are easy to pick on, thank you for choosing to cover Penny’s theme this hard.

[@89Enno]

I know it sounds strange but damn, what an emotional guitar solo at 0:23 and 2:51 There the guitar sounds as if it wpuld screams out all suppressed feelings with all it's strength like it does the protagonist of an anime when he is facing his last battle. Imagine that cover as music for such an anime fighting scene.

[@HolyOrderSeifer]

I love how this theme has so much soul and love in it. This whole game has themes that scream... yes, battles should be OP. Unique and OP to enhance the feel as the battle goes on. I'm so glad I haven't grinded in this game. Most battles were hard AF, so I had to listen to these masterpieces and struggle lol

[@melodic_asmr]

2:52 made all the world’s problems disappear for 11 seconds

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Yes ! 😄

[@AmazinglyAwkward]

As sick and shredded as this cover is, can we just talk about the man behind the strings for a quick sec? You look shredded, your tat looks amazing and the facial hair really suits you! Looking good man!

[@Lorisdude]

as someone who usually plays games with no sound i always miss out on such good themes but because of people like you i can enjoy them as much as others thank you for making good covers

[@anthonyortiz350]

THANK YOU so much for doing penny them FIRST!!!

[@Unormalism]

That was amazing. This is why you're my favourite artist on youtube.

[@thecthuloser876]

When I fought Penny, my first thought was. "Holy shit, this fight fight theme goes so fucking hard". My second thought was "I can't wait for it to be covered." I'm not disappointed.

[@rockpickable]

perfect. just did the battle and looked up the track! *bounces around the house

[@kuyagab4444]

I was wondering when are you going to cover Scarlet and Violet soundtracks. And here you are already delivering before I even thought of that question.

[@domjay]

1:40 the best part no matter which rendition

[@soulhuntah8833]

That cheeky little key change at 3:15 is *chefs kiss*

[@mewexum7554]

Penny’s battle theme deserved a power metal cover. And I’m so glad it got one

[@that1pianist]

This is my favorite soundtrack in the new games and your rendition of it is epic and beautiful

[@royalwolf947]

I never expected Penny's Theme be this awesome the first time I got to battle her. I love this cover. You done amazing job Jules.

[@Spirit_Yoshino]

Battle Studies Teacher: Okay kids, first lesson of Pokémon, is that EVs are important! Penny: Eevee's are important, got it.

[@lukecampbell5341]

I've been a fan and subscriber for years and you've churned out some real bangers but this hits for me especially hard. So good, my guy.

[@HoodlumCallum]

you did penny justice

[@Isamu00Itachi]

Your first cover of the new gen and it's my favourite song in the game, fuckin awesome!

[@ArctiVax]

Thank you for this amazing cover. Now, what the people REALLY NEED is the Team Star Boss battle theme cover by Jules!

[@gunnemesisxxx7039]

This motion has been seconded

[@masteryofthesky]

and the Grunt theme as well! Both are good

[@jorgegonzalezavila9376]

I just read that, in the Crown Tundra, Peony's theme is jazzy and goofy because he's not going all out. Which led to me developing the headcanon that Peony's true theme (the one he had during his days as champion) is this one, which just runs in the family.

[@shadowdemon1375]

Just finished the game, and hot DAMN this song and Sada’s songs are some of the best themes I’ve heard. SO GOOD!

[@NekoShogun]

There was some absolute banger tracks in this game, and this was a fantastic cover of a song that I was already bopping to during the fight.

[@Mickey_1991]

Oh my fucking god this is fUCKING AMAZING!! I CANT STOP REPLAYING THIS VIDEO MORE AND MORE!! SUCH A AMAZING WORK!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zmord24]

" Stop giving nintendo characters named Penny the catchiest songs " that line got me rolling with laughter😂😂

[@blast0r]

I really slept on Penny and you - you made this sound as awesome as Team Star is supposed to be.

[@h3lladvocate]

Been playing this on repeat hard, this song just so good, and this version kicks ass

[@GoGoForIt]

I remember hearing the Team Star Squad Boss theme and just thinking "this sounds exactly like Jules's style"

[@TurquoiseStar17]

Nice one, Jules. Best battle theme in the game, was just waiting for a cover!

[@metalicarus8372]

your music makes my day

[@D3stinySm4sher]

This is an amazing cover, but now I’m dying to see your take on Nemona’s theme (either version, or better yet, a fusion of both).

[@baseddiablo6695]

Nice detail switching between the Scarlet and Violet guitars

[@gameover40567]

I do not remember this fight music being this amazing! Great job!

[@lovelyjessica22]

I have NEVER smashed the like and subscribe button so fast in my LIFE!! this version is straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@OGNoNameNobody]

OMG that Shiii-rrrrrt! Never seen a *Haunter* that terror-fying since the Ono Manga!

[@BJGvideos]

Black Fog! That was *disturbing*! Glad someone else remembers that story

[@emmanuelrojas154]

Yo, this theme freaking slaps!!!!! It was cool in the game, but holy Emperor of Terra! U make it go up to 15!

[@Chaotixpain]

Goosebumps...Absolutely cool!

[@Ironninja84]

your version of this song just hits so RIGHT!! The pitch that your shread fits so well!!!

[@zavor5786]

Penny's theme works so well as a power ballad! Thank you kindly for this version

[@EJAwesomo]

HA ST LA VI-STAAAAAAAAAAAAR! Great Cover Jules!

[@KeizerSosebee]

Professor: Alrighty class, today we are gonna learn how to EV train pokemon Penny:I am 4 parallel universes ahead of you

[@gjet35]

I fully agree with you in the description about wanting to hear the music in-game first; it's much more of a hype moment when you hear a catchy beat come in alongside a big moment. I've also enjoyed music a lot more once I've played the game they're from as I can appreciate them more that way; I usually find myself bouncing off music from games I haven't played, whereas the ones I have played usually stick around even if they aren't in my usual taste because I have that tie to them through the gameplay.

[@TurquoizeGoldscraper]

This is my favorite cover of Penny's battle theme. I'm torn as to whether I like this or the original better.

[@KisameOwnsYouAll]

This is like the ultimate song of triumph. It's insane!!

[@JosieMarie]

Great! Now I'll need Nemona's final battle and all of the other rivals OSTs! Lol

[@ghosthand5552]

I second this statement

[@TheTrester]

This is just FIRE!

[@Olpyhon]

First time i can say that a cover is equal towards the original track. Most covers dont reach the greatness of the original track. But this wow.

[@phirone7499]

Pennys Battle Theme is without a doubt one of the best pieces in Pokémon History. And as a metal Fan this Version is really great to listen to.

[@cabanvillanueva]

Me who doesn't care about spoilers: man. i can't believe that in the game I get to battle a pokemon trainer name penny.

[@Valor6]

This might be my favorite theme in the entire game. So to see you cover it is so good.

[@KBums]

I had no idea you fought Penny, but I'm glad you do cuz this theme is fuckin' rockin. I dig it, dude.

[@t.vampiro4800]

This song is intense! Amazing job

[@Ghostular]

i was really curious on how 1:43 would sound as it's my favorite part of the song you made it sound just as transcendent as it does in the original

[@Honnojis]

jesus that was fast, this absolutely slaps though!!

[@christiecat5367]

I didn't think this theme could work as a guitar version. I WAS SO WRONG OMG YOU ARE SO AMAZING INSTANT SUB Haha, but seriously this blew me away. Instant fan.

[@rogertmarin7027]

This is not Pokémon Violet, this is ...Pokémon VIOLENT

[@daiki041819]

めっちゃかっこいい!! 痺れます!!

[@RaulHernandez-oq2oq]

Definitely the best music to finish off this year

[@veevendetta3448]

This guy...look at how much passion he puts into this song, no wonder it's so good. IMO the best version of Penny's theme and lol it did spoil the fact but I suspected who she was and was just about to fight her so even better.

[@SporadicV2]

The music in these games continues to go above and beyond, and I’m truly glad the story in Scarlet and Violet is as solid as it is. Between this and Legends Arceus I have two new games to add to my favorites list.

[@aetheralmeowstic2392]

This has a real *decisive battle* vibe to it.

[@kongrooent1801]

The things great with Pokemon SV, its new gameplay mechanics. easy training. and notably its music

[@doctorsykes4016]

awesome.. and nice Gengar shirt

[@yuniedante]

Amazing cover!!! I didn't expect Penny's battle music will be this awesome! =D

[@Ziri_Z3R0]

Waited to listen to this till I heard the original in game, and boy, does both this cover and the original give me Debate Scrum vibes. Probably my favorite song I've heard so far in the game (though admittedly seeing the title kind of let me piece together exactly where this piece was going to play before it happened, but god I was not expecting how hard this song went in game)

[@shiruotakuno28]

Penny is a much better person than most fans seem to realize. If Clavel wasn’t as empathetic to the students of his academy, Penny would have sacrificed not only her name and reputation, but possibly the only chance of ever meeting her best friends face-to-face. She would have gladly faced expulsion if it meant that her only friends were safe from the same fate. Ultimately, Starfall Street is a story about friendship, when revenge goes too far, and the journey to correct past mistakes. Penny may have technically committed a few crimes during Operation Starfall, but it was all for a good cause. Her undying friendship, loyalty, and willingness to sacrifice her studenthood for the ones she loves are noble traits for someone like her to have, and she did it all despite her shy, introverted nature. I love this storyline so much, man. Wholesome friendship stuff hits me right in the feels every time. Penny's story is the only time a Pokemon game has ever made me cry. I wish I could give her a hug, because she deserves one.