Final Fantasy XVI - Boss Theme Imagined

[@AlexMoukalaMusic]

The track is called "Pierce The Heavens!" - You can download it at: www.patreon.com/posts/64468380 - Or stream it at: open.spotify.com/track/6iexYdCp30ba0chCWIoFmf?si=rPgJiXH3TPepE_pf_N6RPQ

[@mtheory9656]

could you please post the midi files on the tutorial patreon? and also what is the key and the scale for this song?

[@cherrydragon3120]

Yo! Given your reputation i knew this was gonna be good. But damn you overdid yourself!!

[@MohShadicre]

you should do a reaction video for Astalgia of Phantasm /LOST ARK Official Soundtrack

[@ReservedFiver]

How to tell a person understands Final Fantasy music without saying a person understands Final Fantasy music. Being able to listen to a track that actually does make you imagine it's from FF 16 is so satisfying.

[@GeoffPlaysGuitar]

It’s got that energy and heroic melody writing of Soken but also the modulation confidence/chops of Shinomura… I think you straight up nailed it 💪

[@aryaeliadel3094]

exactly what i feel too

[@Dansg08]

Fantastic job! Really sounds like it truly belongs in an FF game :)

[@0entropy]

Listening to this in 2024 and considering how close the brass line is to the opening of No Risk, No Reward, I'd say you nailed the assignment 💯

[@sonnyangjaya2812]

Surely it won't feel weird if you insert this in the real game, it just fits and reeks final fantasy all over it 😂😂 great one Alex!!

[@jesuisradmusic]

Oh man, this is epic... Those Celtic style strings layered in early on are so perfect for setting the medieval tone of the game.

[@ChronoEclipse]

Pierce the Heavens this is actually a really freaking banger song title and song, I love it! Souken and company gotta bring you in as a special guest music composer for a few songs for XVI

[@pivos111]

My man this is fantastic! They should hire you for even a small Easter egg track. You are giving it your all on these compositions. I think a small cameo by you would be perfect!!!🎧🎵

[@Silicanah]

I really hope this composition was the test to get hired at SE. Alex does PHENOMENAL work and def deserves to be in this line of work for games.

[@SigmaXcelsior]

Wish I could upvote this a million times!!!

[@cherrydragon3120]

They really should. But not for FF16. I would rather have this man make a Trial Sound track for New FF14 expansion. Like an actual thing MILLIONS of people are going to play multiple times. Cuz we all know many ppl just play a FF game 1 or 2 times at most. Unless ur a real fan. If he did a OST in the MMO you could actualy listen to the OST many times

[@This_lil_Hornet]

@@cherrydragon3120 this was 100% my train of thought. This is 14 all the way.

[@memoriaproject604]

If this was official, it would genuinely be among my favorite boss battle themes in the series. Phenomenal job as always Alex!

[@Mezegis]

This is supurb, I feel a mix of influences in this track, like this would not feel out of place in either FF8 or FF14. Keep up the amazing work dude.

[@SaltExarch]

Being a huge fan of both FFVIII, and FFXIV, that's it. This would fit with either of those games so naturally, and to me, that means it would be super natural in any FF game. Goddamn did this give me chills.

[@SaberRexZealot]

The choir really elevates it. Like it was already a strong melody but then wow.

[@kethran6730]

Man, that section starting at 1:27 and 3:18 blends styles of Hollow Knight with Final Fantasy excellently unless my ears deceive me. I can see why you listed Larkin. This is some stellar work!

[@VLarraechea]

Man, what a genius you are! This track is both epic and beautiful, and the way it builds on the hype factor is crazy. Nearing the end it somehow gets even better. 10/10 right here!

[@punymagus]

It's amazing. I feel a lot of XV/Shimomura influence. I'm not musician and don't know what I'm talking about but, I feel like it could benefit of that one catchy moment that stays in our head when we're not playing, that one thing that makes it unique and memorable.

[@OhCamperCamper1]

So sort of like a leitmotif?

[@collins9765]

It has that though. I catch myself humming this tune to myself a lot

[@AdventureArchives]

Man. The FF series would be in good hands with you as the main composer!

[@LucasRibeiro-ug7tj]

It literally gave me chills. I cried for real. You're awesome man. You're awesome. Thank you.

[@RibbonRoulette]

I'm not versed in musical terminology, but I confidently say that this was a joy to listen to. The strings were especially great! And I have a soft spot for epic choirs. Great, as always!

[@Zaonite]

Alex! Such a fantastic piece! I can hear slight influences from FF 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Basically from all composers that have worked on FF. I really hope someone at SE hears this and decides to put it in the game as an easter egg. The choir bit, sublime!

[@ferdk16]

This is BADASS man! Definitely worthy of being in the game, I can imagine going bananas with this over an epic boss battle 🔥🔥

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

I think the most impressive thing to me about this is how much it sounds like it fits in the FF universe. If I didn't already know this was an imagined piece and you told me this was the new FF theme I'd believe it without question.

[@calabeilobby]

Ahhh, another to add to my “epic playlist” to get me PUMPED! Awesome work as always!

[@DiegoMitreMusic]

Always a pleasure to listen to your original music.

[@Hornswroggle]

Love the bits and bobs you mixed in from different motives throughout the franchise

[@jettabunny8676]

Oh my god... This is HYPE AS HELL ALEX!!!! BRAVO MY MAIN MAN!!!

[@Illicitpopsicle]

Listening to this after listening to the new trailer is really enlightening. You really nailed some of the broader motifs Soken seems to be going for, even if it isn’t 1:1 - like the way all of the instruments seem to soar during the Eikon segments.

[@awesomedude5558]

This sounds amazing, honestly. It sounds like the essence of badass and fantasy, which is honestly the BEST kind of music. You're a musical master. :3

[@IsraelLlerena]

You did such an amazing job. As a creator as well, its so special to insert yourself into a game you love and create something within its world. I’m sure you’re just as proud of it!

[@Kharaeiri]

This sounds more like airship music than battle. Still a good track

[@Ryan-pj9mf]

You did such a great job with this would definitely love to see you get some guest tracks on the game. Also 0:50 the first notes remind me of Naito’s Theme in which is a personal bonus & makes it even better

[@emmanuelforeman5339]

I thought I heard Naito's theme in this to

[@nanaki4783]

Madò 😮che meraviglia, bravissimo Alex! 😍

[@ArcaneWh1sper]

This is absolutely awesome! I can 110% see this in an actual FF game. Nicely done sir!

[@Goonchtastic]

I still can't get over how good this sounds. Gotta appreciate the very shimomura-esque violins! After the new trailer, my excitement is further renewed and I'm back to listening to this ad infinitum. Thank you for your beyond-fantastic work!

[@sephiroth4289]

crazy!! ce morceau est vraiment épique, on retrouve une composition moderne et les suites d'accord me font même penser par moment à la 'grande' époque des Final Fantasy, notamment les compos de Nobuo Uematsu. Et pour finir, un instrument avec une sonorité assez aigue un peu moyen-oriental (je l'entends la première fois à 0:33) fait passer ce morceau à un rang encore supérieur! vraiment du beau boulot!!

[@Inkwelder]

Found you via Memoria Project and just wanted to say your music is brilliant and takes my mind to faraway places!

[@Phish620]

This is absolutely amazing! Excellent work. This track could easily find a home in an FF OST. When it starts, I can't help but imagine the random encounter and this track starts as the screen blurs and transitions into battle.

[@slurplie]

alex never fails to surprise me dude

[@LL-we2cu]

This is extremely incredible. It would fit right in with FF music, toss it into an FFXV soundtrack and no one would bat an eye

[@solstrana3168]

Instant addition to my playlist. Smashed it again!

[@NakuruKouChannel]

idk why i think it could use more layers but overall the track sounds like a banger! great job as always alex!

[@フフウェイ]

This is so good that I don't know enough about music to even begin to explain why it's so good. Fucking fantastic job!

[@evildice5588]

Chills, my friend. Thats all I can say. Thank you for composing this. What a gift.

[@coolboygoldi]

this is honestly a masterpiece

[@ranaude]

Can't help but tear up listening to this! Amazing work Alex! Truly epic and really shows creative influences from so many Final Fantasy composers as well as your own flair!

[@CaptainRoBear]

Absolute Fire as always! The day Square Scoops you up and we don't get to hear your work until it's released with the final product is going to be a sad day lol. Enjoy it while he's with us now everyone!

[@dankmeemo3464]

Genius is not even a good therme to describe your work my man.

[@bugman7starsifu]

We are now just waiting for SE to bring you on board to do the score for an entire game. This is masterful!

[@trollingisasport]

Beautiful. I love it. It's not merely a filler orchestral track. It has a good driving melody.

[@Maikshikari]

I dont have words, this is so good im crying listening to it

[@Nyzz_a]

If this was on anything other than the primary villain I would be so shook. Would set such a precedent for the entire game that I'd have chills for the future encounters.

[@Xircon]

I'm in love with this track, amazing job!

[@skyryuu.05]

AMAZING!

[@JustDeku]

This is actually amazing, as expected. Alex knocks it out of the park yet again

[@KingArtoryus]

Amazing. I'm really impressed by this song. An Ode of what is a Final Fantasy battle theme. Good Job Alex!

[@Arieline_D_fur]

You nailed perfectly it has a uematsu that just chills through your spine its as if your the one fighting the boss not the character it also has a bit of FF1 vibe into it

[@heartofnowhere2240]

Man, this came out so well, and what a title! I'd happy fight Coeurl, Tonberry and Behemoth with this in the background. It flows so well, you can feel so many different inspirations throughout, but they truly shine together to make something unique. Amazing work, seriously, when will SE actually bring you on to do music for a game!

[@tremainerobinson9509]

This is utterly beautiful my friend

[@pauloazuela8488]

So much work put into this. Keep up the great work. I can't explain it very much how you nailed it

[@tyannhardyn3018]

I pray that the Square Enix Would Really Adopt Your Music As One Of Their Final Fantasy 16 Theme.... Its too awesome, man, its like ringing to my ears everytime....

[@Ragnorok79]

This is so cool! This music gives me the courage & support to go and challenge that powerful boss or monster I'm struggling with in a game.

[@brunomedeiros4533]

Eargasmic! You nailed it. Awesome boss theme! I would love to hear in FFXVI :D

[@SurveyingBTS]

Those breakdowns feel perfect.

[@TitoCordone]

I just bought your orchestral course and I can't wait to begin this journey with YOU! You're such a talented composer, I love this theme inspired by Final Fantasy, it fits well with the atmosphere of the game 🔥

[@onionknight91.]

This gets me so hyped!!! This is 100% a big Eikon battle for sure

[@LucidFlameX]

Not even a minute in, and I like this already.

[@Sankaritarina89]

dude your music is just so FUCKING EPIC

[@MidnightDeerX]

Brooooooooo he put it up soon. Lets goooooooooo! Much love Alex. Black musician excellence 🔥🔥🔥🖤

[@TheDkmariolink]

This screams classic final fantasy, most noticeably FF12 and a "modern" FF tactics (which makes sense seing how Ivalice is a huge inspiration for this games world). Simply amazing.

[@RnRRodry]

Amazing theme, you do really understand music from the Final Fantasy Series. It could easily fit well in one of them.

[@kiryukazuma9257]

Alex man ,This does sound cool as hell

[@craigbirnie4152]

This is mind-numbingly incredible!!

[@Videlsports]

This is really good. Not only can I see this in Final Fantasy, but Also Soul Caliber as well

[@erhmentrautmike3014]

This deserves to find it's way into the game somehow, great work

[@gatsuyatsu]

Can't wait for this game to come out

[@toysayavong8644]

love the track bro, i'll play it when i'll ride on my motorbike !

[@rpgmaster11]

Just AMAZINGGGGGG!!!!!! like always

[@dlarsh]

Absolutely fantastic! Fits so well that I'm even imagining your own reaction video as if this were a track you were reviewing from the game, rather than your own work, complete with epic "oh shit" moments lol. Steller work; I really hope we get to see your name in some Square Enix credit sequences soon man.

[@Carsu12]

Imagine squenix music department hearing this and wondering "who leaked this shit?" 😂

[@erekshigarn4022]

Dang i wish this theme could make it into the game man ! you nailed it !

[@SilkyC]

omg...goosebumps! This was incredible!!!!

[@lawrence538]

This gave me chills, absolutely love it!

[@LupusArcavius]

Can’t wait for there to be a track that’s very similar to this. Given how close Alex and Husky’s EW song was to the actual in game track

[@kal_delet]

Absolutely wonderful

[@BigCheeZe209]

This is incredible bro

[@Yilue]

Hell fricking yeah. Imagine them make a dlc and then ask Alex if they can use this somewhere. Be amazing

[@Mothych12]

yo, this is so sick dude, congrats, I hope you do great things

[@acolytesounds]

I freaking love that classical piano!!!

[@cherrydragon3120]

This is beyond awsome!! I got goosebumps man

[@lemao2222]

I like this. It's fresh but has that splash of traditional Final Fantasy themes in it.

[@felixsamuel16708147]

I treat this as official news of FF XVI lol. What a great arrangement. I hear FF XII Boss Theme & FFXIII (Saber's Edge) influence in this theme.

[@MrBimboy88]

Incredible as always! 💪

[@chenglenyang]

Sounds incredible! I'd be happy to have this be a encounter theme for FFXVI!

[@Caen-MK]

Nicely done Alex!

[@MK90_]

*THIS IS AMAZING!!*

[@timezero8409]

And Alex continues to add to his resume for his future position at Square Enix as Soken's pupil!

[@0Fyrebrand0]

Yoshi-P really should just call up Alex Moukala one of these days and be like "Hey, do you wanna guest compose a track for us?"

[@Krischaos]

Definitely gonna have this on when I play the game, great name for it too! Get me my Drill!

[@ZANNKImusic]

wow! i love it!

[@Sekooma]

Once again I fail to imagine how you put this together mate. Seriously quality work. Tell me you're working on some ost already!

[@TheCreepypro]

sounds incredible I hope the soundtrack for the game does end up sounding like this

[@andreasreinhardt8753]

Sounds like Final Fantasy music to me. Very nice!