Halo Theme [METAL]

[@FamilyJules7X]

This has been a long time coming. I strangely barred myself from ever covering this song due to dumb reasons over the past decade, but I'm very happy to finally do it. It was a blast getting to play one of the most iconic guitar lines in all of video gaming and I hope you enjoy what I did with it! As always the full tab to this cover is available to my Silver Level supporters on Patreon and the MP3s and uncompressed WAV is available to my Gold Level supporters. Thank you for your support! 😊

[@the_real_bear]

We're all glad it's here 😊

[@ATG913]

What reasons?

[@Airwreckgaming]

i was wondering when this ones coming out after razercon :o

[@ShreddingSwords]

yeah steve vai riffs lets go

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Glad to be a small part of helping you make these sounds. More bad ass than anything I've heard from the new game in my opinion. Nicely done!

[@JoshJepson]

Putting this on next time I do the Halo run in 3 👀

[@Ghostly_soup]

The way you say that sounds like you speedrun halo 3

[@JoshJepson]

@@Ghostly_soup nah, I just referred to that last level as the "halo run" always

[@erc3338]

You mean the Warthog Run?

[@ExplodedMrT]

or maybe in infinite tomorrow ?

[@Darkdayzz]

@@JoshJepson The actual name is the Warthog run, but I get ya

[@eu4um]

This feels like the music that would play during a Doomguy/Chief team up.

[@Asf_932]

that would be so sick to play/see🔥🔥

[@RateroLoco26]

or star wars

[@fishnutz5196]

@@RateroLoco26 idk about that one haha. This is chiefs song but that background guitar is doom to a tee. Doomslayer + Chief for sure

[@4rsh193]

Nono that's the one that geoffplaysguitar made but this one is very pog

[@jovenc4508]

A rendition just like this plays during a mission in one of the older games. Can't remember if it was in 2 or 3.

[@kingofthesharks]

"FamilyJules, you mind telling me what you're doing in that studio?" Jules: "Sir, finishing this fret"

[@Archivist001]

“Sir, mastering this track.”

[@NivanSharma]

hot take: This is the national anthem of video game music

[@SPIRIT-117]

We need to make the anthem of the US Space Force as well. If they ever make taxpayer funded Imperial Star Destroyers I'll accept the Imperial March as well.

[@H.U.N.K._TheGrimReaper]

Where's the hot take?

[@GlockTuah1017]

Agreed. Even if you didn’t play halo you know the theme song. It’s common knowledge

[@00yiggdrasill00]

@@GlockTuah1017 yeah there's no hot take here. I'm not even into shooters and I know this theme

[@GlockTuah1017]

@@00yiggdrasill00 point proven 😂😂

[@QuentinDuboc]

I don't know why, but I was expecting an army of Jules to sing the intro. Great cover dude !

[@FamilyJules7X]

To be fair, it is there in the audio, I just didn't film me (us?)

[@98-carlmarkmarak22]

@@FamilyJules7X redo redo

[@captain_dsz6049]

@@98-carlmarkmarak22 i second this motion

[@QuentinDuboc]

@@FamilyJules7X I wanted to see the army with a true gamer heart, we'll stand up and rise

[@captain_dsz6049]

@@QuentinDuboc als9 video of him in the back of tge warthog finishing halo 3 but instead of using a turrent , using his shredding

[@DaymanOurSavior]

FamilyJules + Halo, this is possibly a perfect combo

[@TheNitr01]

You really did the bass parts justice! Can't believe Halo turned 20 this year.

[@MrJJandJim]

That's almost drinking age in the US!

[@TheLurkingWriter]

Yeah, ramping up the bass really sets this apart from all the multitude of covers around. The melody is iconic but that really breathed new life into it for me.

[@907CoolBoy]

20? Holy crap I'm getting old. O_o

[@mirrormonstere113]

Yep brings a tear to my eye. Played halo combat evolved on launch day when I was 13. It is what got me into gaming.

[@gioodst250]

Halo soundtracks got some amazing bass lines and not everyone can truly appreciate them

[@SuperGuitarBros]

Oh the memories

[@Marco_the_Ginger]

Yo! You guys were awesome on the tour!

[@gamerkingdom1442]

One of the most iconic main themes in gaming REINCARNATED into a heavy metal song……. HELL TO THE YES. 🤘

[@Otacustes]

Reincarnated? You've never heard the Halo 2 Mjolnir Mix?

[@jacobjefferies-mfam]

@@Otacustes rereincarnated

[@amrinderpalsingh8373]

Richard EB did it better.

[@DisturbedShad0w]

I think I've been hoping for this cover for like 8 years. Did not disappoint.

[@DukeDarkshadow]

Dude, are we long-lost brothers? I've been using this name and avatar for 13 years now.

[@DisturbedShad0w]

We are many

[@wakipai3D]

Nice pfp

[@Seabass20329]

I think it must've been really difficult to come up with an arrangement that didn't just sound like the Mjolnir Mix that Vai played on, and I think you really pulled it off. 10/10 well done!

[@chibigamer8867]

Coming out with this on a perfect day. Bungie's 30th anniversary, and Halo Infinite's launch. He'll yeah dude.

[@123lightningstar]

Halo 2 must've been a major inspiration for this. Favorite game of the old Halos.

[@SorandaGuitar]

Damn, that first note was HEAVYYY!!!

[@MrJJandJim]

I never played a Halo game, yet I still immediately recognize and respect this iconic song. The thing I dislike about game music nowadays is that the title screens love to have that low, droning hum that tries to sound serious and foreboding or whatever. I mean, it's not bad, but it's like every game I pick up just wants to be super serious and cool and edgy and I'm getting sick of it. I want something to hum when I'm at work, dangit! Give me a melody or something! Try to have some semblance of individuality!

[@FakeJake5843]

Lots of people haven't played halo but know this because of how iconic it is

[@fireruby1882]

Facts

[@edwinmarinas316]

fun fact: HALO GOT OVER 30000,10000,301230,M PLAYERS

[@McCaroni_Sup]

"Game music nowadays" Mostly Western games. Japanese games still got that banging title screen music.

[@MrJJandJim]

@@McCaroni_Sup True, but how many good games that aren't based on an existing anime? And aren't virtual novels, rhythm games, or gacha games? Edit: Oh, and also aren't Mario and Sonic.

[@ItsEzlan]

Gamers.... Please Rise for our national Anthem! o7

[@Chemicol3]

I've heard some pretty heavy Halo covers in my time, and this is certainly among the greatest. Excellent job!

[@Aesthetic_scorpse]

As a halo fan, I really love this part so much!🔥 1:35 I literally can’t stop replaying this. Amazing job! ❤

[@sagethegamemaster5214]

Your covers are so amazing! You add your own flair but it doesn't distract from the main piece, which a lot of other artists lack.

[@RadleysGaming]

1:41 my favorite part

[@kittenswithketchup]

I have been a HUGE fan of Halo ever since the beginning. 20 years now. And as a huge fan of Metal as well, I've always loved Steve Vai's version of the theme. Yours is top-notch, man. none of your own solos felt out of place. And those harmonizing solos at the end - beautiful. Great job, dude.

[@MattDAudiofile07]

Finish the Fight. Well done sir.

[@FoxyGrandpa1]

I am so glad this showed up in my recommended. Imagine if Steve Vai showed up

[@oglej]

this is the first time i have had the halo theme feel this good since i initially played through the finale of halo 3 about 12 hours after launch

[@Joel97_]

I have never played Halo, yet, I do know this so iconic theme and I can recognize it as much as anyone else because it's just so good and I'm glad you finally made a full rendition of the amazing theme

[@theoaremevano3227]

If you find yourself having trouble with precision aiming in the first Halo (Halo Anniversary), try switching the graphics to their old settings. May just be me because I'm so used to it, but I find it better.

[@Splunkster]

Make sure you play through with a friend on legendary. There's no better way to play Halo

[@fireruby1882]

@@theoaremevano3227 its probs just you cuz I have it and it’s even better in my opinion

[@fireruby1882]

@@Splunkster FACTS!! I play with my dad and have my whole life but legendary isn’t as hard as it used to be cuz we play it so much lol

[@theoaremevano3227]

@@fireruby1882 : I think it's a variation due to either how much time people have spent with the first version of the game, or how recently they played the first version. My friend and I were switching the graphics back and forth because... well, it's funny, frankly. Even funnier in 2 when you can change mid-cutscene. XD I figure playing on Anniversary gfx consistently would fix the problem eventually.

[@dastalinstarblade4618]

Yep, new favorite Halo theme cover :D If you happen to be looking for suggestions, may I put forward Ace Combat? Particularly if you want to gather the boys and do Sol Squadron from AC7

[@scottofastora6327]

I remember kids my age (or older people) back in the day who played Halo 2 (or one of the games, sorry my memory is a bit foggy trying to remember), and it was the talk of the town. Gods that was forever ago.

[@KHPandaZ]

Seeing as there's snow on Halo, this counts as a festive song right?

[@cheapstonegd6296]

Make sure you play it loud enough for your neighbours. Christmas is about giving not recieving after all ;)

[@codebreaker5824]

One thing that will always make this a fave song from all of Halo will be how it came about. Steve Vai was just left alone with the main melody and went fucking HAM on his guitar. Will forever love the fact it all came about in one jam session

[@captain_dsz6049]

duuuuuude my nostalga tears are a flowing, brings me back to that end mission of halo 3 or all the times playing halo 2 multiplayer, this theme is one of the goats

[@Cytochrome22]

I’m listening to this over and over and over again as I hope to drift off to sleep… the last night in a long 7 year wait for Halo Infinite. This is awesome! 🤘🔥 💀 🔥 🤘 🎸

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

1:34 bro you just went ahead and nailed that part, great shit man great shit 🐿

[@Kummahndough]

I feel like most people get deterred from covering this song due to Steve Vai's Halo 2 Remix, but I'm glad someone else has done it some justice. This is some great work, Jules, keep it up!

[@willykellum7668]

Halo got me and the boys through some tough times. Hearing this made me actually cry! Making anything sound beautiful and badass at the same time is the hardest thing any musician can do. To play a battlecry that brings peace to the soul isn't an easy feat. Good job bro! You have my like and I'm hitting that sub.

[@TheAdvertisement]

A guitar playing such a haunting intro backed up by chorus sounds legitimately beautiful.

[@CyriltheWolfmusic]

that opening 8 string was not what I expected, but it's what I needed. Dayum

[@AlphaStormMusic]

Hell YES! How long has this song been requested of you? And you'd only played it, what... three or four times before this, and never as its own cover? After having seen you play this live in Reno during Shredventure, I really wanted to see your take on it. You absolutely smashed it, Jules! Well done!

[@littlehasman9369]

The intro gives me chills just like Steve Vai's rendition. Damn great cover, Jules!

[@zow8238]

Chills. Marty O'Donnell and Steve Vai would be proud.

[@GodisNOTimaginary]

MAN! Amazing mix, amazing shooting, amazing PLAYING! Great work, Jules! Thank you for sharing this with us! From one musician to another, you greatly inspire me!

[@R1NZL3R]

When you click the like button during the ad because you already know it's a banger

[@Deadpool-ODST]

Absoluelty EPIC! I love your videos. I just realized today I have been watching your videos almost as old as my kids are. lol. 13 Years man, Epic!

[@TheDeadmandillon]

Best cover EVER!! And quite the appropriate time too with it being the 20th anniversary of Xbox and HALO both. Even though I no longer play Xbox, this cover damn sure gave me chills, and I fucking love that feel! 10/10 Put out an album with this song in it!

[@master_chef7807]

You should give “follow in flight” and “breaking the covenant” a shot, both were written by misha mansoor and seeing your take on them would be dope

[@dt6432]

Truly one of the GOAT video game themes.

[@SeniorCharry]

You made this long time Halo fan very happy. Thanks for the upload.

[@chrisw6525]

I've been waiting so long for this in my life!

[@katpurewal602]

Dude!! You smashed it out the park on this cover. Loved it! Thank you for sharing this with the world!!

[@RaxNRats]

Ok legit cant stop listening to this now. Thanks for making. Best version I've heard anywhere. Smashed it. Nice axes too

[@easygoingdude9990]

The cut to the 8 string made me so happy lol. Sick cover as always dude

[@godwingeorge1880]

Class bro! Marty O Donnell would be proud to hear this

[@figaredus]

Muy chingon Jules! Nostalgia.... Viaje de regreso a aquellas misiones de halo 1 y 2! Saludos desde Merida Yucatán!

[@kerricaine]

I completely understand your reasoning. I've never even played halo. But this song...this song transcends just halo itself. This is like a defining piece of gaming in the early 2000s

[@fillibibi]

You captured what it felt like to play the game for the first time 🥹

[@tylerh3496]

Best metal cover I've heard by far, and I respect that you only cover the songs you care for. Carry on your awesome work!

[@crabspriteberry9572]

Check out geoffplaysguitar's version.

[@Super_Wooper]

I have played Halo for years and this is an amazing cover that really does the games music justice

[@coltonwatmough9651]

It sounds like if you took the mjolnir mix and then added more Rock and roll to it. It sounds awesome!

[@goamredog4559]

The Halo theme is one of the only songs that I would listen to if made in different ways.

[@Jakefromstatefarmmm]

My childhood is coming back to me thanks for this

[@tagg218]

reading your description, I gotta say dude, for someone who didn't get into Halo, your cover still hits home with what I at least love about the series so much. Kudos on your work, and I'm glad you had fun with it even if it's not your favorite. This is definitely one of my favorites now as a long time fan foe what it's worth.

[@dc_modelworks]

EPIC. I have no other words.

[@thatkid11767]

I remember when you uploaded the megaman x medley and it blew my mind. 8 years later and here we are, still blowing me away with covers. Rock on man 🤘

[@lildice830]

This is my main track when I'm hitting some massive deadlifts or heavy ass squats. We need more of this hard-core tracks!!!

[@lordawsome5545]

1:34 is the best part

[@mopar318able]

Good work my friend! Also, love that dig you did before the crescendo

[@LocalWeebVT]

Here it is. I was looking forward to this since Razercon. I'm ready to jam

[@BlackoutZak]

aaaa the nostalgia!!!! been playing halo for 8 years now and this is amazing!

[@michaelrudisill897]

The song that makes you feel like a hero. Epic job man. Thanks

[@fireruby1882]

LITERAL GOOSEBUMPS!! THIS IS A MASTERPIECE

[@Doginthesleep]

Oh sht fking yeah 🔥🔥🔥 honestly glad you waited, the 20th anniversary is the perfect time to do it. And it sounded SICK

[@charliezelenowski2701]

I knew a guy from college 15 years ago almost. He had a Music Man. I was not even looking at the screen and when you began to play it, I was like that's a Music Man. I have only ever heard one played live and it was that guy. He was a great guitarist too.

[@willpugh8865]

21 years and i still get chills when this shit come on

[@TylerFast441]

Wow, what a wicked take on an iconic piece of music. That 8 string is a fucking monster. Loving these creative covers.

[@JimboMarsh]

Love ya Jules! 🤙

[@cheesecrew]

Yknow... Out of allllll the metal covers of this song on KZbin... This is without a doubt one of them!

[@AHensley04]

Gave me chills, brother. Amazing

[@sebasstion]

It makes my day

[@Chyrosran22]

Holy shit, that was epic!

[@raidenstonks8266]

The Halo theme song on a 9 strings is not something I thought I needed, but here we are.

[@elongatedwing]

Ive only watched your jetforce genini video. That was ten years ago. So glad to see youve mastered the youtube craft.! Hell yess!

[@HOMEBREW4LIFE]

Great to see you back!

[@mito-pb8qg]

Yoshi's Island (SNES) Final Boss theme reeeeally needs to happen, dude :D That thing is metal in and of itself, amazing!

[@wissenistmacht2659]

Awesome i know you for many years and today i wanna show a friend a Halo Track from you . You're still making new stuff. Nice to see you with beard now :-) earlier i remember a HarryP Poster on your Wall

[@johannesviljoen9656]

The Halo theme (gregorian chant) was written in the car on the way to work by Martin O'Donnell 3 DAYS before it played live at MacWorld (The game was developed for Macintosh, scooped up by Microsoft in early alpha for the Xbox) so yeah, this was written in a car and is STILL better than alotta music written in studios.

[@JGuitaristJones]

Fucking incredible man. The time you delayed yourself on doing this did not disappoint. Keep up the awesome work, I'll keep on eagerly awaiting anything you put out.

[@cyborg-mark-vi]

I've heard many Metal remixes of the Halo Theme and FamilyJules is probably the only one who made it sound right. Excellent work on this one! Keep rockin'!

[@Hundo_Mo]

Oh no! You got Halo in my Doom Eternal! Oh no! You got Doom Eternal in my Halo!

[@thatkid11767]

I adore the energy put into this. This be a man who loves what he does, and its beautiful lol.

[@SilvermoonHext]

Such an epic cover!! Praying you come to MAGfest next month, would love to see you live!

[@HectorRodriguez-music]

👐 (the T pose) oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Great cover man! 🤘

[@ConGie]

I step away for a couple years and homie looks mad different. Amazing cover!

[@GlockTuah1017]

That bass guitar goes DUMB 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it’s one of my favorite parts of this song and I feel like it’s so under acknowledged in the actual song. Love that you made it a focal point of this video (even if it is missing a few notes) 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@S4M4R1T4N]

Excellent work. Very faithful while still adding the extra metal I desire.

[@senselessgaming1605]

Been watching your videos for years I remember sitting in class in like 09 playing some of your covers.. you've come soo far bro keep it up 🤙🏼

[@worpd_gamer270]

Bout frickin time bro! LOVE IT!

[@AllOfARCH]

We have the Halo 2 Mjolnir Mix, Gungnir Mix, and now this. The trilogy, it brings a tear to my eye

[@2000alexzero]

after a long time, finally this cover

[@tapiokylmanen8403]

2:49 Neck destroyer...you have been warned!

[@somewhitedude01]

Yeah, beer and metal halo is good and bad

[@GatorMH]

Man it's awesome to see how you've grown over the years. Super talented and appreciative the uploads! Still listen to the megaman x video all the time.