Guilty Gear Strive - Symphony (Wedding cover)

I made a ballad version of "Symphony" from GGST for A.B.A. and Paracelsus to play at their wedding :) The premise may be a joke, but the cover is very real! B) Experimenting with various styles and departing from the expected is often one of my favorite things to do when doing covers, and and it also gave me a chance to do my favorite kind of weird, layered, semi-chaotic harmonic vocals, so I'm happy! Most touching love story about a homunculus and an axe-key-thing I've ever seen, 10/10.

[@TezasTunes]

IN SICKNESS OR IN HEALTH TIL DEATH DO US PART HEAVEN OR HELL *LET'S ROCK* Edit: Okay! Working on a full version by popular demand x3 Can't say how long it will take, but if you want to stay updated on that, make other requests, or just chat, join my discord server! discord.gg/8a4sVfEDrx Also, for the curious, here are some extra links--one to my piano instrumental, one to the instrumental with harmonies, and one to my instrumental with the vocals from the original song from my first draft! These are on unlisted, so you normally wouldn't be able to see them on my page, but the links should still go through! Instrumental: soundcloud.com/tezabelmondmusic/symphony-inst-d1/s-tnfgZSMmpxG?si=d68f134964084310b017d49ee1001a18& Instrumental with harmonies: soundcloud.com/tezabelmondmusic/symphony-wedding-nomain/s-uhcDOzvqjS9?si=c148abc4260240e79f32a6ebf282f9fd& Wedding instrumental + OG Vocals: soundcloud.com/tezabelmondmusic/master-section-2/s-fEioGyWyuxv?si=9d2d85748748420a85045bf2fc2f1fce& OG Edit: Hey yo this had 500 views when I went to bed last night and 4,000 when I woke up?! Where did you all come from? x'D Either way, it's quite a pleasant surprise--thank you for listening!! :D

[@tachywubdub2469]

*insert Segway into 'I Wanna Rock'*

[@RossAltr]

10K already

[@whitedragon6080]

I'm headcanoning that testament is officiating the wedding with the amount of hobbies they have it wouldn't suprise me

[@TezasTunes]

YES, I actually did have Testament at the wedding in the pic honestly, but I didn't realize when I exported it that the layer they were on was transparent, so they're invisible LOL

[@maio0077]

I bet Elphelt would be crazy to know she was going to be a bridesmaid

[@dziewiaty]

@@TezasTunes Come one, Asuka is literally THE technomagic priest with holy book

[@matthewlong7547]

Zappa is invited to the wedding, ofc.

[@terry.1428]

Zappa invited to strive cmon daisuke where my boy 😭

[@tacos4sale134]

Zappa for season 4

[@dimitrisstellas8086]

​@@tacos4sale134 this didn't age well

[@FunvoltGunvolt]

If A.B.A ends up being in the main roster for the next Guilty Gear game, she better be rocking some wedding gown-esque clothing

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

Knowing Arc System Works they'll probably make her alt costume a wedding dress

[@GoldRust332]

Alt costume??? In a GUILTY GEAR game????? Nahhhhhh​@@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@GoldRust332 $50 dollars it ends up being her default outfit

[@user-xsn5ozskwg]

Careful, Elphelt will get jealous of your voice. Seriously, though, this is beautiful, if not way too short.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much! I had originally considered doing the whole song, but in the end, I was so happy with how this portion alone turned out that I decided to put it up standalone :D I'm very glad you like it!

[@mach1275]

ABA invited S-Ko and Paracelsus invited Zappa, only way I can see it

[@TezasTunes]

This is a galaxy brain take

[@Erblorg]

Cardboard cutout of Zappa

[@sucinistro]

They dont know he still alive but with no ghosts

[@fortysvideoarchive]

the only reason for Nagoriyuki to be there is that he and elphelt are still married which is amazing

[@TezasTunes]

Exactly the joke I was going for, I'm so glad it carried B)

[@apossiblyhereticalalphaleg3595]

@@TezasTunes i think the t-pose just, really sells it.

[@xidjav1836]

WHERE CHANGING SOCIETY WITH THIS ONE🗣️🗣️🗣️💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BlackTestament]

Teza's Harmonies always hits different

[@slingshotperidot]

I love how nago is just t-posing lmao

[@yakkocmn]

youtube keeps putting this in my recommended and i click it every single time... so good...

[@TezasTunes]

Hehe, so glad you like it!! >w< I'm proud of my work on this one, so I appreciate it~

[@zaczxypher3941]

TEZA STAYS WINNING LETSGOOOOOO

[@pdokik4952]

In few years some Human gonna have this playing at their actual wedding, while marrying cardboard cutout of Sol_Badguy.png

[@TezasTunes]

God, I would be honored tbh xD

[@ROXSTARcandy]

it will be me

[@grymmdark]

this would be me but with anji instead of sol

[@whitedragon6080]

I thought this was going to be a joke but it turned out to be heavenly and I'm not complaining

[@TezasTunes]

Heheh, thank you! That's what I like doing, taking concepts and jokes that should be silly and handling them with as much serious musical work as I can B)

[@averageidiot6645]

Can't wait for Zappa to start spazzing out and go flying into the wedding cake

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

Zappa: "EYAAAAAH!!!" *goes apeshit*

[@quasoconqueso]

Didn't expect to find a Guilty Gear cover here, this is amazing!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much! >w

[@pixelbarti9507]

Please please please please please please please make a full song!!! I've listened to it like 15 on repeat already I want more!

[@TezasTunes]

Heh, okay, I'll make one!! It may take me some time since arranging hard rock into ballad piano isn't the most normal thing x'D But I will do my best!!

[@pixelbarti9507]

@@TezasTunes YEAH! I belive youc can do it

[@NotBunniesInTrenchcoat]

You may not be here to fit in this world, but your angelic voice certainly makes a difference

[@TezasTunes]

This is such a sweet comment, thank you so much ;w; That message of the song definitely resonates with me, so this makes me extra happy.

[@alabasterindigo]

Naoki's falsetto on "turn the ᵏᵉʸ to a world untold" gives me goosebumps, and this did as well so I think that's enough evidence that this is an amazing cover.

[@TezasTunes]

Yes, right!!! The falsetto jump is such a nice detail in the song, I'm so glad if I did it justice!

[@joemcstinky]

OH MY GOD THIS GOES SO HARD I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!

[@diegovalentino3953]

This is so peak; great job! (Also its nice to see Slayer back there)

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! >w< and YES, I picked all the wedding guests with care xD Slayer was actually a big part of a drama CD centered around A.B.A., which is part of why I chose him!

[@ImR3DACT3D]

This actually sounds like A.B.A and Paralcelsus are floating up to heaven

[@TopazRabbit87]

If this drops on Spotify, will quickly become my number 1 song in the years Spotify wrapped. Right next to the original Symphony

[@TezasTunes]

When I do the full version, that should be possible!

[@XvilquaX]

Nago reaaly says: .... And proceed to be in a Tpose just peek of fiction

[@Sheesh7328]

And slayer is dandy as usual

[@hotchocovibes8379]

OH MY GOD THIS IS SO GOOD, might be the best cover ive ever heard, you sound so ethereal 😭😭😭

[@ericraululyeetusdelyeetus5028]

Emotionally devastating

[@JetEriksen]

Me and my love got together and bonded over the idea that together we could find the strength and will to carve our own path. That we would be free to live as we saw fit outside the expectations set forth for us to follow. Which fits perfectly in with this song, and that oh so important line. We are not here to fit in this world, together we want to make a difference. Which is to say, if we decide to take the next step and get married. I am unironically putting in a full version of this once you make it.

[@TezasTunes]

This is so sweet!!! I have a similar relationship with my husband--we found our own path to happiness together through our respective life's struggles, and we want to make a difference. I would be honored if you used the full version should you take that step! I truly wish the best for you and your love, and I hope your relationship continues to stand strong ^^

[@pa1ace]

a person who made my favorite cover of Drakengard 3 This Silence is Mine - made a cover of my currently favorite song in my favorite style. So favorite - that I even returned to the game nearly 2 years later just to play her and enjoy the ost too. It's a very welcome surprise, I can't even imagine how lucky am I for this to actually happen. What were the odds. Thank you, it's a great cover!

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm delighted that you like this cover, especially bc I love this song too, and so hearing that I did it justice from someone else who likes it makes me really happy! >w< And I'm so happy you like my This Silence Is Mine cover too--that's still one of my favorites even all these years later! :D

[@blarghaaa]

Gosh I'd love to hear a full cover. You sound wonderful!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! A full version is in the works! :D

[@MrVolca63]

This is my favorite part of the original song and your cover is really excellent !

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much! It's my favorite part too! :D

[@eliteal2188]

What the heck, this is awesome!!!! perfect for the couple :)

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! I'm glad you think so :D

[@skiks3562]

*Sobbing* I'm... I'M JUST SO HAPPY FOR THEEEEEM!!! *Blows nose*

[@CowboyBurrito]

I LOVE IT! waiting for full cover now :)

[@TezasTunes]

Heh, well, you aren't the first one to ask for it, but yours is the comment that's finally pushed me over the threshold of "maybe I will" to "okay, I'll do it" :D I'll be working on it--I can't promise it will be fast since I like to take my time with these things, but I will definitely be making a full version!

[@quasoconqueso]

no seriously, why is this actually amazing

[@Khornite_Slayer]

Here from the forces cover. Glad I came to listen some more.

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you! Glad you liked it enough to check out more! :D

[@yalesb2364]

This will be blayed on my wedding, i swear. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TezasTunes]

Awww, by all means!! I'd be honored, hehe

[@northsoutheastweest8991]

Nago is definitely not here against his will.

[@TezasTunes]

Enthusiastic T-posing is perfectly acceptable wedding etiquette B)

[@LunaSolarys]

THIS IS SO GOOD AND YOUR VOICE IS HELLA PRETTY AAAA

[@TezasTunes]

AAAAA THANK YOU SO MUCH ;W; Glad you like it!!!!!

[@zwounk7712]

People listen to this and just think "hell yeah"

[@Ramsey276one]

Get Ready to update the image next season!

[@FG-tu4fq]

Good for them

[@pokekingdomthehedgehog99]

This is so beautiful i can here aba singing this 🎉❤😭

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

Quick! Someone get BrizzyVoices to cover this using her A.B.A voice!

[@TezasTunes]

Hey, I dunno who that is, but if you ever think she'd be interested, feel free to send her my way! I'm happy to share the isolated vocals :D

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@TezasTunes She's the official voice actor for A.B.A in Strive

[@TezasTunes]

@@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things Oh!! Geez, silly of me to blank on that--Thanks for the info! ^^

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@TezasTunes You're welcome

[@kevs94]

It's a lovely cover and you have an amazing voice, but I can't get over the mood that is T-posing Nago (probably) being forced to go to this wedding by Elphelt.

[@TezasTunes]

YES, I'm so glad you said this because that's exactly the joke I was going for! x'D I wasn't sure if it'd hit so this delights me

[@Japsterise]

Daisuke and NAOKI would be proud Awesome work!!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! It makes me feel good to hear that >w

[@vinizio6396]

Make a full cover pls, this is too good

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you--I will consider it! Even this shortened arrangement took me quite a bit of time to put together since I did it all from scratch, so if I did make a full version, it'll take me some time to figure out how to render the rest of the song in a piano arrangement that sounds pleasant ^^

[@mannequia8294]

I love the addition of a deeper, presumably male or intended-to-be-male voice in the last 20 seconds its like its both aba and paracelsus singing together rdbvkj yehsjkufdhjkfkjaehfsbcbhfdsfjbche

[@TezasTunes]

Hehe, you got it! I pulled my husband in to help with the last vocal because that's exactly the effect I wanted to evoke

[@kymme123]

thank you for this

[@TezasTunes]

Thank YOU for listening!

[@TheFortySeventhPlatoon4700]

This was rly cool, and I see the vision with the arrangement too

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you get what I was going for--with how experimental of a take it is on the original, I wasn't sure if it would be well received, so that makes me really happy to hear!

[@ConcaveDave]

100th video pog

[@TezasTunes]

O: Oh damn I didn't even know! Let's gooooooo

[@ConcaveDave]

@@TezasTunes smh my head fake fan

[@shoutarous]

SHOULD I PLAY THIS AT MY UPCOMING WEDDING

[@kappanova1302]

This is really lovely

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!

[@arsene2517]

I promised I wouldn't cry... *cries*

[@greenbeanl0rd836]

i like how u used blue paracelsus' design

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! It felt significant

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

Do you want to rock out to the Symphony with me? 💍

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

I do

[@TezasTunes]

D-Don't propose at ABA's wedding, her jealousy meter will skyrocket!! 😱

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@TezasTunes And then she'll go crazy

[@lagc5103]

heavenly

[@ApBRz]

Marry me. This is perfect. Let's be quick notes in the symphony

[@TezasTunes]

Alas, I am already wed!! And ABA's jealously meter will explode if you propose at her wedding! 😱

[@ApBRz]

@TezasTunes wow. I wasn't being serious, but still, wow. Congratulations, tho. True, ABA would go nuts if someone ruined her moment with paracelcyus (dont know how to type his name).

[@TezasTunes]

Hahaha, no worries! Sorry if my response was weird, I've had the occasional oddball comment and the question was genuine, so I default to my real answer lol. And YEP, even Elphelt being there with Nago is probably pushing it for her xD

[@Rosa-he6xb]

This cover so beautiful! I absolutely love it!! Also I would 100% be at this wedding, wouldn’t miss it for the world.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!! And SAME, catch me at the wedding (if ABA doesn't destroy me for thinking I looked at Paracelsus once)

[@BrokenDesktop21]

this is actually fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!

[@thecriticalknight8646]

the way you sang "key" sent shivers down my spine

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you!! I'm very pleased to hear that since it took me quite a few takes to finally get a performance I was happy with on that part!

[@alexanderondar8891]

God i will listen this on repeat and literally use it on wedding ❤❤

[@sowrdigio]

truly amazing!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@elpheltlovr]

elphelt is that you

[@lech8873]

the algorithm has blessed me once again

Невероятно красиво! Спасибо большое за вашу прекрасную работу!

[@yigit_eren0166]

covering a rock song to soft piano, well done

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you! I love getting experimental with stuff like this, heheh

[@patthepotato9647]

this is amazing

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!

[@skunthundler]

I had to come back just tell you what a great job you did! I hope you do more Guilty Gear stuff.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it! :D There are definitely other Guilty Gear songs I love and would love to cover, so that may be in the future >w

[@RafaCB0987]

Beutiful

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!!

[@greenbeanl0rd836]

PLAYING THIS AT MY WEDDING🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Aeirion]

Some day I hope someone gets married to this, that would be peak. And if nobody then let the world be ready for me in ten years.

[@TonicSpirits]

This is the most beautiful thing I've heard all week... May I ask if you did the piano accompaniment? And did you bring in a male vocalist at 1:01 as a stand-in for Paracelsus? Pretty cool detail if so!

[@TezasTunes]

Aw, thank you!! I did do the arrangement, yes! And you hit the nail on the head--I pulled in my husband to fill in on the last line :D

[@TonicSpirits]

@@TezasTunes That's very sweet! Shared this song around and I hope it brightens their day :)

[@TezasTunes]

I appreciate that!! It always makes me happy when my music and covers can connect with people, so thank you >w

[@wavedash101]

The only thing wrong is that ABA's wedding dress would totally be blue

[@TezasTunes]

I did consider that and tried a few blue variants, but I ultimately liked the white a little better for contrast! It helps her stand out a little better against the BG and alongside Paracelsus imo~

[@Khanjaku]

What I hear after barely beating the hellish struggle-fest that is fighting celestial level Bridgettes, Johnnys and Elphelts back to back.

[@polis125]

Love it c:

[@TezasTunes]

Glad to hear it! :D Thank you!

[@maio0077]

My heart melted, what do I do?

[@dziewiaty]

Sol was not inited because how his history of killing wife. Ky didn't showed up because wedding was past his wife's bedtime. Johnny surrendered himself to the authorities the moment he heard the word "wedding" Anji in Baiken come as friends, but are currently using their family bed-shaped bulldog to guard all the burgers from Ram. Testament uses previously mentioned chaos to raid tea storage with their succubi

[@eliteal2188]

Also Ky would totally officiate this lol

[@fleepity]

holy shit

[@shaquan77]

Ok actually fire

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you!

[@yalesb2364]

Full version pls 🙏 👰

[@TezasTunes]

It is in the works!

[@splungerino]

GUILTY GEAR GRAAHHHHHHHHHH

[@TuMa0707]

Full cover!!

[@TezasTunes]

Will be working on it! :D

[@PhilosophersCallingToManga]

Still nice, even though, I hope you all are ❤️‍🩹 well, embrace your dreams and honor.

[@cephuwu]

Excellent thumbnail Cover is lovely but doesn't exactly make me think marriage tho

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you! I do love the thumbnail too, heheh. As for the music, I can understand your opinion somewhat! If it clarifies anything, I don't see it as walking down the aisle music, but something you would play AT the wedding, possibly for the first dance, or as something the bride would sing dedicated to her loved one as part of the reception!

[@Saimon-tg9mt]

This is beutiful not ironically

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!

[@0haimark]

💜

[@DeronHargrove]

Don't even know the original but I already know this is the better version

[@TezasTunes]

Heh, the original is really good though!! I recommend it if you like hard rock--all of the GGST ost is fantastic!

[@DeronHargrove]

@@TezasTunes I've been meaning to go through the GG soundtrack of the one I do have. Plus, Strive's opening (the only Strive song I know) is enough to convince me the game has phenomenal music

[@ProudlyIdiotic]

@@DeronHargrove yeah, smell of the game is awesome, and all of the OST is very similar to it take this from someone who has been addicted to it for the past 6 months, its really good

[@Риччимладший]

Ура я нашол оригинал

[@TheSwanqueenAndTheEldricth]

WHERE IS TESTAMENT HE IS A GUEST OF HONOR TOO

[@TezasTunes]

IM SO SORRY THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE THERE BUT I LEFT THE LAYER WITH THEM TRANSPARENT WHEN I EXPORTED THE IMAGE AND DIDN'T REALIZE THEY WERENT IN THE FINAL UNTIL AFTER I POSTED ;O;

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

I thought Testament was non binary

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@TezasTunes Slight nitpick: Testament's non binary (they use they/them pronouns)

[@TezasTunes]

@@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things Thank you for letting me know--I am aware! I made a mistake in responding to this other person's comment because they used he/him pronouns, but I'll update my reply.

[@Guilty-Gearer-Does-Things]

@@TezasTunes You're welcome fellow A.B.A enjoyer

[@iamjustkiwi]

Teza how did you know I recently fell down a GGS rabbit hole around A.B.A that this song specifically speaks to??

[@TezasTunes]

Aha! Because, my friend...I am literally in the exact same rabbit hole LOL, good taste B)

[@Sheesh7328]

Bro nagoriyuki Is just… t posing in the background lol

[@TezasTunes]

He didn't wanna be there, Elphelt just dragged him with her xD

[@hylwicks]

i love you

[@marven1374]

Where can I find the full version?

[@TezasTunes]

I have not quite finished my full cover yet, but it will be posted to this KZbin channel when I have!

[@nickaluswalker2255]

This is amazing ,also if theirs sheet music for this could you post it please?

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you! I'm afraid there's no sheet music, as I made the arrangement myself and did it by ear.

[@g_vost]

nagoriyuki T-posing is really distracting lmao

[@beanos6913]

This isn't real?? Please, please tell me this is just a dream..

[@TezasTunes]

Nah, can confirm real, I was at the wedding B)

[@zachstarattack7320]

wouldve oreferred covering the chorus

[@TezasTunes]

You're free to have your preferences!

[@DIRELusca]

It's everything I've wanted since Accent Core...🥹