Final Fantasy VIII - "Force Your Way" 【Metal Guitar Cover】 by Ferdk

Force Your Way, boss battle theme from Final Fantasy VIII, metal guitar cover played by Ferdk
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TABS HERE:
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Tutorial Video: • [How to Play] Force Yo...
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I love the FF VIII soundtrack, in fact it is my favorite soundtrack of all the series. So it was about time to cover a song from there :)
The Title Card was once again made by my friend Leila, she's awesome!
Force Your Way - Final Fantasy VIII OST
Composed by: Nobuo Uematsu
Arranged and performed by: Ferdk
Guitar: Washburn WG580
Interface: Toneport GX w/ PODFarm amp sim
Sound Editing: Cubase 5
Camera: Kodak Zx1
Video Editing: Sony Vegas Pro 10.0
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Additional tags: force your way final fantasy "final fantasy" 8 viii ff ff8 ffviii nobuo uematsu boss battle theme song metal version squaresoft squall rinoa laguna

[@ferdk16]

Thanks for watching guys! If you'd like to support the channel, I do REQUESTS, TABS and Backing tracks on Patreon: www.patreon.com/ferdk ♫ My Spotify Artist page: open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/4UgGTtEPHv2yQFfFDgtee9?si=vPtkZ3EQTaWNSbmL6wtcGg Cheers!

[@xRoot64]

Remember Squall, Press [R1] to trigger.

[@tommikoistinen2321]

People in 2020 is pressing R1 a little too often.

[@Drunk3n1rish2009]

@@tommikoistinen2321 Most under appreciated comment on youtube! XD

[@fartymcfly5470]

Let me get the EXP! (disc 1 Dollet w/Seifer)

[@twilightrosegaming4896]

Just finished ff8! LOVED it

[@leonardosantiago4820]

Quitis 🤝🏻

[@ferdk16]

well basically you practice it over and over until your brain does it sort of "automatically". It shouldn't feel like you're struggling, if you do, it means you need to practice it some more at slower speeds. It is crucial that you practice new techniques and licks very slow first, so your brain can understand all the subtle movements that couldn't possibly be memorized if you only play it fast. Once you get the "muscle memory", you can start increasing the speed gradually. Hope that helps!

[@cindyanggraini374]

Wow..its been 6 year already..haha..but really a wonderful piece of advice..im amazed..keep up the good work and god bless u brother..👍👍👍

[@kentheengineer592]

complexity has to be built based on your situation meaning get used to going horizontal and vertical between 2 notes then 3 notes then 4 and so on and so on now in regards to speed?

[@ArcaniaSkypirateDen9516]

That was a great explanation! 😊

[@jomo999]

I realise it's been NINE YEARS but just know that people are still discovering your cover man and finding it awesome!

[@FirstnameLastname-py3bc]

Yep!

[@macmantooth]

same lmao

[@samanthaj9286]

10

[@amadorcortinas2749]

It's all good it's been 24 for the game and true fans are still playing the game and listening to the OST!

[@alexfpower]

11

[@matthews148]

I see that Nightwish poster on your wall😉. Nightwish and FF8, we will be friends!..

[@michael_7344]

Thank you for this. Been listening for years, to the point that this is the "correct" version of "Force Your Way"

[@everymoviehero9248]

Of all of the metal covers to this song, I feel like this one best captures the spirit of the original composition

[@nickbag88]

For as old as this upload is now, it still holds up really well. Your composition on this track is fucking awesome 🤘

[@octoman_games]

If they ever remake ffviii. This should be the battle music!

[@ScrewFearMe]

+octavio mancilla except for the solo, i hate when guitarists do their own solo with final fantasy song... i mean they still do their own version of the song enough that they are unique so why bring solos in to them

[@ScrewFearMe]

+octavio mancilla except for the solo, i hate when guitarists do their own solo with final fantasy song... i mean they still do their own version of the song enough that they are unique so why bring solos in to them

[@jlinkous05]

Not quite a remake, but they announced yesterday a remastered version of FFVIII for PS4.

[@2Syndras1Cup]

Oh boi, get ready to be sad then...

[@JohnMatayas]

@@ScrewFearMe Fucking right. Applies to almost every videogame cover in KZbin, with perhaps the notable exception of the Gametal guy. That dude shows MASSIVE respect to the original material.

[@ferdk16]

@jam2995 @TheDelRe haha you kids, thanks :D glad you liked it! Jake, I know what you mean, some of the scales are harmonic minor which sounds like Bach, he loved those :)

[@ferdk16]

@supershigi Thanks Laura! :) glad you liked it ^_^

[@ferdk16]

@joewizard100 I plug my guitar to the computer via an interface called Toneport GX (now the product is called PODStudio, its the same hardware, different software), the thing is basically an external soundcard with a jack plug input, where you plug the guitar or bass. Then once you have the signal going INTO the computer, you use the software called PODFarm to set up the distortion and effects etc. :) As for mixing my audio tracks, I do everything in Cubase 5. Hope that helps!

[@Dylan-ld5ur]

Whats the Intro Song, its super dope, Nice 8-bit sound then jamming rock n roll. Do you have a seperate video with that song? Reminds me of Pokemon firered when the intro pops up with Gengar and Nidoran

[@Zestieee]

i'm 11 years late but this is pure fire

[@hazz_dude2524]

Why cant I find this on spotify? I want to blast it out in the office to all of my colleagues

[@seaglass3034]

Still one of my favorite covers of yours.

[@ferdk16]

@4658dan thanks! I use Toontrack's EZDrummer for the drum sounds. I write all the midi instruments on Cubase 5. And yes most of the time I create all of it from scratch, though in a few videos I did use some midi files found on the internet to work with. I gotta say I prefer the results when I work from scratch, but that is just my personal experience :)

[@ferdk16]

@CANNCORPS90 Thanks!! I'm playing it too! currently got Balamb-Mobile hehe, planning to give those cacti a visit to get some quick AP ;)

[@Experiment3265]

this is how i wanted the original to sound when i first heard it, your a bloody legend thankyou

[@ferdk16]

the tabs in the video description include the solo as well, plus I made a tutorial video for this song (it's posted as a video response and also in the description). At the very end of the tutorial I break down the solo into 5 sections and play them at normal and slow speed, maybe that can help you out! :)

[@xenogears5534]

can't wait for FF VIII Remake with Voice Actors 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AlexanderDraconis]

If you ever revisit this one, you gotta keep that spinning gunblade transition in the video. So good.

[@Madcowe]

I like the fact how half of this is close-ups so people can learn how to do it :P

[@correymacintyre]

Literal goosebumps 😁. Fantastic cover

[@hoxtilicioussupreme5447]

I could honestly listen to this version all day

[@ferdk16]

you temporarily change the time signature to 5/4 for that one measure and then bring it back to 4/4 right after that :)

[@benoitnadeau5845]

When I saw the Nightwish 2:02 poster on the wall, I was Hell yeah! Then I realize its Anette in the middle...nonetheless this cover still deserves a thumb up.

[@devidtodorovic4189]

Since 2 years this is my Song i listen before i Hit the gym ❤️

[@BillyBowlster]

Yep same i've had this for years on my workout list, gives me chills everytime.

[@ferdk16]

@joewizard100 its like the tabs say: Standard D (DGCFAD), that's the tuning I use in all my covers :) If you're tuning in Standard E just move every note 2 frets back and that should do it

[@DeezSkates]

Dude! Your rendition of this brought me to tears, literally! ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BRILLIANT!! -Sincerely, a guitarist of 15 years and Final Fantasy fan of 19 years.

[@Cacophaton]

Less "band" and more "guitar hero" oriented than the BM version, and much, much more interesting to play. You did an excellent job sir, and giving away the tab just adds to the cool. Thanks x 100

[@AveksRS]

sick bro

[@finalfanta15]

It's a Nightwish poster, and yes it is another band. It's a very good band I'd check it out, its like operic metal.

[@ferdk16]

@Verdegrand Thank you!! I'd LOVE to do The Extreme!! unfortunately I'm a bit drowned in projects right now, but as soon as I get some spare time I'll let you know so we can talk about it :) I'm currently going over your videos, you are definitely awesome :)

[@ferdk16]

@pabalast perdon por la tardía respuesta, las imágenes que usaba en estas intros son editadas por mi (algunas) y las q son dibujadas y/o pintadas a mano son hechas por Leila, una amiga mia. La de este video por ejemplo fue dibujada por ella :)

[@TheGamedawg]

This is a really neat remix! The FF8 boss theme I always found to be one the more iconic ones.

[@TheMattyBrooks]

Your covers are REALLY good! Normally I only watch piano/orchestral versions, but you need commending on how excellently you perform & arrange your pieces; especially the battle themes! Keep up the magnificent work! :D

[@RwnEsper]

Excellent as always! Also, nice Nightwish poster.

[@princessyaoi185]

Oh man! I'm glad you covered this!

[@MattyPS]

I need to play this, thank you so much for the tab!

[@joshuabaer2665]

More people need to know about you! You have so much talent! I'm spreading the word!

[@Kairigi]

IS THERE A WAY TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL MUSIC WITH THIS VERSION

[@Johnsanchezesquivel]

wow amigo que talento

[@vonpotatostein]

This is SO badass!!!! Thank you for making this amazing cover!!!!!!

[@Ahluk1]

You keep picking some of the best songs!! I love each of them, keep doing a great job

[@dsimasterer]

I'm definitely gonna learn to play this! It's one of my favourite final fantasy songs and you play it soooo well! You're amazing dude :D

[@ferdk16]

@makotomi5252 if you mean for the rhythm guitars I don't use any delay and just a tiiiiiny little reverb, I prefer the rhythms to sound dry. For the lead guitars I use delay and reverb, but not much, about 25% of each. As for the specific effects, I use the ones in PODFarm, the delay I use is called "Digital Delay" (a simple delay, nothing fancy) and the reverb is called "Cavernous" :)

[@AcadianBacon8]

@ferdk16 I liked that you could farm the hockey players in the Galbadia Garden during the big Garden battle for one level each 1 to 2 fights, 'cause of the fact that you only needed 1000 exp to level up, EVERY TIME. >:3

[@KThegame007]

Ive never really been a fan of metal but dude you killed it great video!!

[@JenovaDoll]

Very good, You did not overdo the metal in the song, just the perfect balance

[@TheArkhatron]

Superb in every way! Clean, true to the original and very well "matallized"! Bravo!

[@ferdk16]

@kandex Yeah!! Its kinda underrated which is a pity. It doesn't have my favorite plot to be honest, but the gameplay and the music are excellent! This OST is my favorite from the whole series :)

[@SET_Studios]

definitly my favorite boss theme! great cover! :D

[@JetDrumma]

Sick, man! FFVIII is my fav, and you did a very lovely job covering the boss battle music. :)

[@Baz87100]

Fantastic.

[@MrVibeless]

(High pitched voice) " EPIC!!!!!!!"

[@bboynoe]

HOLY SHIT THAT WAS EPIC! ive never played through any final fantasy games (i'm not into rpgs) but damn that was awesome! great music!

[@milatek8283]

Better that the orignal version !!! Thanks to you for all final fantasy fans!!!!!!!!

[@obadiahkilgore2964]

YEYUH! \m/

[@ferdk16]

Do it! :) just know that at first it will seem like its a bit too hard but don't sabotage yourself thinking stuff like "I wasn't born for this" or things like that. We all struggle at first, but its so incredibly worth it in the end ^_^ Good luck!

[@ferdk16]

@Atumnlightblade Hi! the intro doesn't have a name, its an original intro i composed for these videos, but I don't use it anymore :)

[@ZaffireWolf]

I miss the violins and rock organ, but this is an awesome mix. Nice and hard.

[@calvin4765]

You sir have melted my face off.

[@knightimusprime25]

this is pretty good shit right here

[@jpegl]

The part with Rinoa was Awesome!!! Greetings from Spain

[@granearl2438]

Somehow I feel this would look truly epic if you added a second solo guitar from 1:30 or so to 2:03

[@ArcaniaSkypirateDen9516]

I agree

[@camagol]

bella! la migliore tra tutte quelle che ho sentito

[@behemothokun]

thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Finally someone provided a guitar tab, you are so awesome! Also, you got a new sub. :)

[@Verdegrand]

wow this is awesome. i love the additions you did. the work you put into your videos is outstanding. if you ever feel like it, i'd love to do "the extreme"from ff8 or something similar with you someday :)

[@tobiashuntleyadventuresk-9121]

Amazing

[@mustaqimalfarabi8082]

Me also aprrove this well done Well done Yoh passsss!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ferdk16]

@Folian87 Haha actually I liked the broken-ness of it, like my latest playthrough I was 4 hours into the game, Squall with 192 Str hitting over 4k damage with the "Attack" command, monsters with like only hundreds of HP (due to party below lvl10). Funny mechanics this game had =P Thanks for the comment :D

[@MRedDragonO1]

Okay, thus is fucking sick 😮

[@Gwyn1stborn]

That solo is perfect

[@2b14uSS]

Simply amazing

[@piloto88ed]

OMG this is absolutely epic!!!

[@seyez666]

Me suscribo por este pepinazo Muy bueno 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ZiggyStardustKitty]

I've been wanting to hear a metal cover of this jam :D well done sir

[@Issac_The_Last_N7]

My favorite Final Fantasy

[@abdulhafidhk]

love it

[@darkayn7924]

Phemomenal work @Ferdk!

[@Thanos_aka_Imperius]

perfect

[@palmeitor]

Buenas man,la verdad es que es primera vez que veo un buen cover de éste tema y alguien que hace la intro de forma decente (es decir tratando de respetar el tema original y no poniendo un riff que no pega como he visto en otros covers), la verdad te debo felicitar, el solo me encantó, hay sólo una cosa que no me convenció y es el movimiento que hace la guitarra que trata de hacer de bajo (la que hace los riff, en la parte del 1:21 - 1:43),aunque no queda mal tampoco, en fin te felicito =)thanks

[@PaceBreaker]

Nice. Heavy, and powerful yet there's still an air of emotion behind it.

[@bezoznaught5261]

Nightwish poster, I also like them

[@Asuralyan]

excellent

[@raintheory3390]

I was hesitant to listen to this, I hated the PC soundtrack remaster thing. The music really lends itself to this style. Your talent shows that well. Thank you for the goosebumps. That riff that starts at 0:38 is a fun one on guitar, I remember working for a good bit of time on it. I couldn't do it nearly as well as you have, granted it was an octave lower on a classical guitar (my pink finger still hates me to this day) .

[@ev_thisisnotreal]

So great!!!

[@Anthony42ly]

awesome

[@RaceNfunTv]

THIS IS SOOOOO AWESOME!! I loved the song since I played FF8 the first time as a kid. My first FF was FF7 and I thought I could met Cloud, Sephiroth and Tifa again. But then I realized it was a complete different story. but anyway I loved FF8. It is my 2nd favorite FF Game I ever played. The best Game I ever played was FF7, than Chrono Trigger, than FF8. Why can't they made such a fucking awesome role play game again nowadays !!!!??? You are a awesome muscian :D Love it!

[@Gunblademan117]

pretty sweet!

[@superdooperphil]

good everytime

[@IcaroDavi]

Perfect!

[@ViajesenmotoJJ]

genio, espero algun dia tocar como vos

[@josefsy]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jessica90s]

AMAZING!!!

[@heavendrivegames2097]

this is truly a masterpiece.

[@marcov4190]

You're the best ferdk, amazing skill

[@85sparrowhawk]

Sweet!

[@xenalin1]

You guys should totally do Maybe I'm A Lion

[@alexanderhopf7263]

So clean brother! Thank you!