Final Fantasy XIV - Endsinger Battle Theme "With Hearts Aligned" (feat.

My epic metal cover of the the Endsinger Phase 2 battle theme "With Hearts Aligned" from Final Fantasy XIV featuring the amazing Kristin Starkey on vocals. Original song by Masayoshi Soken.
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🎸🎤Equipment used in this cover🎸🎤
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Everything recorded and produced in Cubase 12
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I now also have my own Patreon site. Here you can get all my covers in mp3 and full quality 24 bit 44,1khz wav files as well as a Guitar Pro files. It is still work in progress, and I will make a Guitar Pro file for all my other covers in time.
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#finalfantasyxiv #finalfantasy14

[@SkarProductions]

👇Get the song here👇 ►Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/1URT9neGPly29rV6f9CC44?si=a01f6e2eb7354203 ►iTunes: music.apple.com/us/album/with-hearts-aligned-from-final-fantasy-xiv-feat/1620078374

[@elishateegardin]

Pre-saved for spotify! Is there a pre-save option for itunes?

[@ralfhtg1056]

Is it also available elsewhere? I neither have Spotify not iTunes.

[@SkarProductions]

Should be on every platform

[@ralfhtg1056]

@@SkarProductions thx. Got it.

[@sidina1085]

This is on repeat on my Spotify list, what an amazing piece and Kristins powerful voice is just amazing

[@hazelmarieb9934]

Endsinger Phase 2 when a Dark Knight main tanks it

[@volkeghermost6373]

Now this is jammed packed with dynamis!

[@SkarProductions]

Top tier comment! 😂

[@StormsparkPegasus]

It...actually is! Dynamis is more or less magic powered by emotional energy.

[@KristinStarkey]

Yessss!! So happy it's out!! The arrangement came out so epic. Had a blast doing this cover! 😄

[@SkarProductions]

You have an absolute god tier voice, Kristin! Can't wait to cover Answers with you!

[@MaryJade]

Yay more collabs! I approve this heartily.

[@garrettbaker8098]

You really have a killer voice and I am sure you've put in serious work getting to where you are now. It definitely shows. Thanks so much for collabing with Skar and helping bring us this beautifully powerful piece of music. Both of you guys rock.

[@ArnoVlmt]

Perfect as usual Kristin, EPIC! 🤘

[@johnsobol6824]

THIS IS AMAZING

[@CharlesDruyor]

Is anyone else here 7 months later still rocking out to this absolute banger interpretation!? It just doesn't get old!

[@SkarProductions]

New banger coming next week

[@Angarato86]

@@SkarProductions you werent lying, can you just like get married to kristin and just make music forever kthx :P (im joking obviously but wouldnt be mad if it actually happened haha)

[@scarloss474]

I sure as hell em. LOL

[@kanafire2]

Everyday!

[@eikixia]

One year later and I'm still banging out to it.

[@chrisburden15]

"We will stand against fate" "No Matter the cost" "We've been here before" "Many a time" "Thus do we know" "To never give up" "For hope will shine again"

[@josehidalgo7314]

I cry every single time I remember that cutscene.

[@obsoletelyfabulous1448]

This is Thancred

[@christophbarra1841]

Gets me everytime.

[@nadriel2]

@@josehidalgo7314 Indeed!

[@Pangster]

Thal's Bloody Balls

[@SkarProductions]

And for everybody wondering! --> Skar Stormblade, Light/Shiva

[@rptrrwr]

Ah darn! Can't wait for Data center travel!

[@Dieeroberung]

I'll dote you, when I see you ingame! :D

[@crazeh8]

Yooo you're on Light! Nice.

[@ava-moonshadow]

Stormblade? Fits so well!

[@borntodie297]

Time to pet you once Data center travel is a thing

[@Fighter600]

"But if you would allow it, I would sing one last song. A song of the newfound joy that swells in my heart... Of the beauty of light when it shines across a dark and starless sea... Of a dream that from the soil of worlds now lost to sorrow, life will spring forth once more... Nourished by gentle rains and caressed by uplifting winds. A song of Hope. And it will be metal as fuck!"

[@paltrax]

3:12 when she pushes her voice over the edge, for some reason i kinda dig when singers do that.

[@thecthuloser876]

Holy. Shit. Normally, while I enjoy a good video game cover song, I often feel they lack the emotional weight of the original. And when I saw what this song was... I was hesitant to listen to it. In the many, many years that I've played video games there hasn't been a track that just *hit* like this one did; it was the perfect end to a story that was almost a decade long, a journey of ups and downs... But... Wow. Just wow. This absolutely and entirely nails it. The power of the riffs, the soaring vocals... Amazing. Utterly amazing.

[@SkarProductions]

What is super impressive with FFXIV that I think a lot of games and especially mmos can learn from is how they thematically connect everything. Perfect example is the end of Shadowbringers. They just lined everything up and hit all the nerves one after another. Not just the story, but it all connected down to the lyrics playing in the background. It was probably the most epic gaming moment I’ve ever experienced. Endwalker does the same in such a classy and well thought out way. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the writers and developers and I am glad the game is getting the attention it deserves

[@bbmnb]

@@SkarProductions excellent put, I'm blown away with your talent

[@Angarato86]

@@SkarProductions hell yeah dude! and you can tell just from how you did this song that you respect and love the story, your screams were absolutely nailing the emotion of the song! super impressed with both of you! can't wait to hear more from you guys please collab again

[@monsterhunterrivi6303]

it's even better if you've played the game through up to the specific battle where this is from. heck from now on, i'm slapping this cover on if i get it..... This song now is like.....Soken (the original's creator) and multiplied it with Scandinavian Metal Man and Hot goth Singer woman XD very much approve :D the fact she has a bit of a classical tone to it, reminiscant of Nightwish's Tarja, oh boy. this song is ticking ALL kinds of boxes for me XD

[@Ariastyr]

"With Hearts Aligned" isn't the Endsinger's second phase... It's OUR second phase! And this cover of it is absolutely PERFECT

[@shadowcat1606]

"The Maker's Ruin", a re-arranged version of which is the part of "With Hearts Aligned" before the lyrics, has always been basically the Warrior of Light's 'boss theme'. It signals our moments of triumph, it plays when the big bad done goofed, the Warrior of Light gets serious and we're about to drive a boot propelled by Hydaelyn's blessing into evil's butt.

[@crimsonwolf583]

@@shadowcat1606 could not agree more... every time a huge battle goes down and we hit that phase change and some ear gasmic music drops like this all you think is "Some ones about to get a large bowl of ass kicking" XD

[@omgJousbbq]

Damn, does her voice make my heart race! Jesus Christ that's fucking powerful

[@thomaslevy7249]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought she's Floor Jansen. When I read the title, I realised she's not Floor Jansen. When I heard her singing, I once again thought she's Floor Jansen, she's great!

[@swordmistress777]

BETTER than Floor IMO, and I love Floor!

[@bloodknyte]

​@@swordmistress777 She's good, but she's definitely not better than Floor. Floor is easily one of the greatest vocalists of our time.

[@Huskybythegeek]

I've been listening to this daily and it's still so good !

[@SkarProductions]

Thank you so much man! Happy you like it :D

[@Zii_Vii]

That subtle 'opera background' flex at 1:45 *chefs kiss* never gets old.

[@scottmon23]

WOL - " Look at me. I am the final boss now."

[@MrLegolando]

Our song of hope, she dances on the wind higher, oh higher E’er our vows endure, and remain forever strong Standing tall in the dark do we carry on On wings of hope, you rise up through the night higher, oh higher Carrying our song, cradled fast within your arms That its chorus might ring for all

[@arturorc707285]

Kristin Starkey nearly makes me cry. She really moved me.

[@SkarProductions]

Just wait till we do answers

[@KotRFFXIV]

@@SkarProductions Holy crap!

[@TheRensiq]

@@SkarProductions Holy crap (2) I'm sure it will be amazin

[@Angarato86]

@@SkarProductions so uh :P ya'll ever planning on doing answers. xD lemme know so i can prepare myself mentally and emotionally

[@roalba8947]

what a voice unbelievable

[@Kasaaz]

That riff from the Maker's Ruin always gets me.

[@andrew110555]

This is what DRKs and RPRs hear during the endsinger phase 2 music XD

[@KotRFFXIV]

It is when I have it modded in 😂 as well as their Scream cover

[@darschpugs4690]

every version of this song just hits me in the feels when the lyrics kick in. Soken would be proud if he sees this!

[@SkarProductions]

He has :)

[@darschpugs4690]

@@SkarProductions awesome! i bet he loved every second of it!

[@Dragoon960]

This is like Nightwish playing FF music. Amazing!

[@GGMEHD]

I've never felt so pumped and want to cry at the same time

[@RuffianTux]

I'm right there with you. This song screams power and passion.

[@faret123]

I said it on stream and I'll say it again, this is Nightwish levels of AWESOMENESS! \m/

[@sufficientphrase7769]

Yesssssssssss

[@TheMistressMisery]

holy hells is it ever!!!

[@Wrackey]

Getting strong "Floor Jansen" vibes from Kristin ;D Amazing work!

[@ryanadams2671]

Floor is an absolute legend. This girl definitely has the chops to rise to that level.

[@justinm7958]

Absolutely. I was like « Hey makes me think of Epica »

[@rasenshuriken9076]

@@justinm7958 She did a cover of "Essence of Silence", if you want to give that a look. I highly recommend it~

[@kaeldrarhiannon]

That was my first thought too!!

[@Unotch]

She totally even looks like Floor.

[@anaveranneduverseau9196]

With Hearts Aligned lyrics: Our song of hope, she dances on the wind higher, oh higher E’er our vows endure, and remain forever strong Standing tall in the dark do we carry on On wings of hope, you rise up through the night higher, oh higher Carrying our song, cradled fast within your arms That its chorus might ring for all Tumbling down to the never

[@ava-moonshadow]

This is amazing! Kinda wish we could get you to cover like, 80% of the FFXIV music.

[@SkarProductions]

Well maybe not 80%, but got 5 more coming over the summer :)

[@ava-moonshadow]

@@SkarProductions Hell yes! :D I cannot wait to hear them!

[@nik100k6]

Revolutions metal cover 🙏

[@rptrrwr]

@@SkarProductions jeez. 5?!? You spoil us xiv fans

[@Shadowgothic100]

The singers they gives me nightwish vibes so hard I love it ❤

[@teallif2633]

I've been hoping and praying you'd start tackling some XIV music and I cannot be more thrilled. Thank you all so much.

[@ravenmourne7743]

I listened to this before starting FFXIV, not knowing what it means or what it's related to, not paying any attention to the thumbnail, but just because it's your work - BANGER music as always. Today, I came back to it after finishing 6.0 MSQ last night (broken in 10000000 pieces btw) and put me through the chills all over again.

[@coltbusick6644]

Hell of a journey, glad you made it.

[@aaron-davidsaenz8558]

Skar, your FFXIV covers are absolutely killer my man! This has so much a Nightwish vibe!

[@amlugonnen5106]

this is so good. Was already my fav song, now this is has pushed onto a brand new level

[@gctypo2838]

I keep coming back to this one. This has got to be one of your best yet.

[@JayJeopardyPer]

Ive been here and back easily a hundred times and the riff alongside the vocals is awe inspiring, goosebumps every time! great job Skar and Kristin!!

[@makatieldarkone3462]

Oh my goodness, I had chills while listening to this. This is absolutely amazing!

[@dv3869]

This is hauntingly beautiful. I come back to your video every few days and each time it packs in and delivers the same kick as when I first heard it. I am super excited for the rest of the FFXIV songs you've got in store for us!

[@Arashi1138]

Seriously, been listening to this song a few times a day while working since it launched. Still get shivers when its on ... you guys rock :D

[@lordkradx2581]

Man, I love every song you come up with! So much talent!

[@alakhrysdreamweaver6109]

the most epic battle in an mmo i ever had ... the most epic song for that :)

[@Desperandum]

Gosh, this is majestic and just so fucking cool. I love it, you both, keep it up cuz this duet works really goddamn great

[@alchemi8085]

"What is this defiance?"

[@HeyItsJali]

You are killing it with these FFXIV covers. I'm loving all of this!

[@ecrulis6954]

Awestruck, just absolutely speechless, best cover of this theme I've seen.

[@N1NJACUPCAK3]

i am living for this cover! i shared it with my FC (after someone in the fc shared with me) before we took on Endsinger EX! Thank you for this cover!

[@Zethai]

Absolutely sick! I am really happy you blessed us with even more FFXIV goodness, and nicely chosen guest artist well suited for this as well! 10/10 \o/

[@ShadowStarMila]

This song believe it or not actually helped lift my spirits so thank you it's just what I needed xoxo

[@pixelapocrypha]

Wow, I just stumbled into this after hearing your cover of Scream and I never knew I needed a metal version of this, I love it!

[@eikixia]

Alright, truth bomb: I'm obsessed with your cover of this song. It's amazingly rendered and the energy is awesome. You and @kristin Starkey work so well together that I can only hope there will be future collabs. I stopped counting but I've must have broken the 100 plays mark some time ago. It'll be on the favourite playlist for a long while!

[@Handledeeznuts89]

Absolutely incredible!! I was smiling the whole time 😂 definitely epic!

[@patrickbailey3578]

I'm so glad i stumbled upon this. Instant subscriber with how well the endwalker covers are.

[@TheCreepypro]

between the incredible guitar playing and singing I am just blown away this is so good

[@Ethersis]

Everytime I listen to this song makes me think:"WOW". Your usual great work complements so well with Kristines voice. I love how she changes between the opera-style and then those crispy rock vocals!

[@joshbruner9779]

Speechless.....Absolutely bonkers!! Amazing cover. Great content as always! You and Krisitin made this fantastic theme to life❤

[@Theodax1]

Okay, this song just kicked EPIC to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!!! Kristen's hauntingly GORGEOUS vocals and the insane riffage on this track are just simply incredible. We've heard your other FFXIV covers, and they're all both collectively and singularly AMAZING in their own right, but THIS?!?!?! THIS is something else entirely on its own plane of existence.

[@element350zx]

FF14 X NIGHTWISH LET'S GOOOO!!! She has an AMAZING voice!

[@brunoverde2769]

Fantastic Cover! Thanks for delivering yet another masterpiece!

[@TheRickmint]

What a gem! Congratulation guys, this will stick forever in my top ten best!!! Please I need more FFXIV covers! You're amazing together!

[@noxelohim]

Wow, amazing cover as always Martin, had never heard of Kristin before but God she's an amazing vocalist. Like Tarja back in nightwish original days

[@Sollicitus_Band]

This is so awesome! you and Kristin both absolutely nailed this cover.

[@everuso6767]

When FFXIV meets NIghtwish.

[@DeusVault]

I’ve heard other covers, but this takes it to the a god tier level!!!! Sounds Super Epic and is just addicting to listen to!

[@TheBleachDemon]

Bar none one of if not THE best cover for a video game song that I've ever heard! Legit had to wipe my eyes first time I heard it. Amazing job!

[@NucyNunuHurenBrot]

holy.... this. is. amazing!!!! very good job! i'm so in love with this theme! It's just a catchy tune. LOVE IT!

[@garrettbaker8098]

Always killing it! What an awesome thing to wake up to this morning. Keep doing what you're doing man.

[@MkDeGraw1]

Holy crap your music is so epic. Was doing a dungeon in FFXIV and this song started right as the last boss was pulled. It was the most coincidentally epic thing ever!

[@benjitheboi]

holy shit, thats the best cover ever! As soon as it starts I get so hyped up, could listen to this all day long

[@JulieElvenMusic]

Soooo good!! What an epic banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@Izlude84]

FLAWLESS. Thank you both so much for this.

[@shinkenflo9902]

God this voice is incredible, so glad to discover Kristin Starkey, thank you Skar!

[@ryanadams2671]

You earned the HELL out of my Sub. Lol. Just discovered you guys and you both are amazing! This theme dropped hard on that boss but hearing it like this is a whole other level of epic. 🤘🏻 Nightwish vibes for days.

[@vasilisvenompapadopoulos]

Your performance is literally amazing. Huge congratulations ❤️💗💎🎶🎧

[@Mr.0mega]

Absolutly amazing Cover! Keep it up. Can´t wait for more

[@fenrisharel]

Absolutely perfect, no other words needed to describe this tribute.

[@danbryson2167]

SKAR you truly are a musical genius. Congrats to you an Kristen Starkey! Keep up the amazing work

[@4564568b]

The vocal is so powerful ! I exercise while listening to this , and didn't feel tired at all until I stop after 30min

[@Crysalia]

Skar, this is so awesome 😎 looking to the future for more covers and arrangements from ya!

[@grimyceilingtile]

I'm blown away, this is beautiful!!

[@mauriciohutton6283]

Impressive, it gave me goose bumps, tremendous voice and the music is spectacular, greetings from Uruguay.

[@Angarato86]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! bringing tears to my eyes

[@Arcalite]

This was incredible, bravo to both of you!

[@leristamerello8225]

Hell yeah! Still has as much impact as when you go through it. This was epic as hell!

[@LilithNoona]

Another masterpiece Skar! Kristin - I love Your awesome voice! Sounds insane!

[@Rocket0Surgeon]

The nightwish cover i didn't know i needed until you guys delivered it. Fantastic work!

[@gamedjinni9543]

Wow!! Dream come true! Thank you two. Both of you are better than perfect

[@sarawarden6874]

When I get this fight in trial roulette I put this on loop for the whole fight, if on wipes, this plays till clear. You both nailed it ❤️

[@Duhemsounds]

This is very beautiful and powerful, excellent work

[@Lctl10]

Floor vibes and nightwish level of arrangement! Made me sub instantly! Well done !!!

[@Orannis]

This is fucking fantastic. Really has me hyped to get back into FF. Endwalker was just an absolute masterpiece. I've had this on repeat all day. Thank you.

[@Zee_Em]

Song sounds amazing, Lovely job you two!

[@BorgWolf359]

THIS is beyond EPIC! I Frakking love this! Liked & Subbed! Great job!

[@MrKagemitsu]

A whole new level of epic! Great job you two! Even Kristin's make-up is in line with the boss' theme lol

[@conroconro]

the metal cover i didn't know i needed. holy hell, thank you

[@bigdracha700]

You are amazing! Thank you so much Skar and Kristin!

[@cheerguyami]

This was beautiful , such talent you all! Wow wow wow

[@NateEraBalard]

I messing up all my ninja rotation until this song came on and I was snapped into a perfect jutsu I was like...aah I was a sprout but look at me now.

[@Hepa0330]

Wow! super epic! I love ff14 and this song! Thank you so much for this amazing work

[@MaryJade]

I LOVE what you guys did with this cover. Such a great collab featuring the both of you to beautiful effect with amazing emotion. And Skar, you clearly loved it. Because if you tell me you WEREN'T dancing with your bass at 3:15, then you are lying. 🤘

[@ldigital8691]

This cover is blowing my mind. So epic

[@kdayomi827]

I swear this gave me Old Nightwish vibes, its amazing

[@Zoten001]

The song that plays after stand back up from having a planet thrown at you.