Megaman X3 - Gravity Beetle Cover

[@guillhermio.merencio4273]

Nice detail: the motif from Kuwanger's theme

[@victorb.]

I still listen to this a few times a week minimum. Right around 4 minutes in is amazing

[@Metalltool]

Thank you!

[@mercenarygundam1487]

Subscribing to you is like waiting for at a 5 star restaurant. You make reservations and wait for a long time but once you get in. It's one experience that's WORTH waiting for.

[@BloominOnion1]

I'd like the Flame-broiled Stag Burger, and the High-Gravity beetle lager.....Maybe some Calamari from the Launch menu.

[@soultyger]

This is like the most interesting analogy I have probably ever heard 💯 I agree. Metaltool definitely rocks🤘🏿

[@Metalltool]

All I can say is thank you my friends! I really love doing this. The reactions are very flattering! Thank you!

[@foehammer419echo9]

My boy you have earned a subscriber

[@foehammer419echo9]

Or girl or any other gender

[@truediamant777]

@@foehammer419echo9 there is more than 2?

[@muhammadazimazizi]

I've been looping your Under Fire remix for years, and now you gave us all this awesome jam. Much obliged, man, and thank you, through and through.

[@Blknamor]

This is really epic! Thank you man

[@davidacosta6383]

Billboards100: "Music by Beatles captures generation" Gravity Beetle: "Hold my Energy Tank"

[@fbi9490]

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[@StardustNova69]

"My name is Gravity Beetle. You killed my brother. Prepare to die."

[@carlvincent12]

X: “no U”

[@deniansilva2222]

x:I had no other choice sorry

[@defeatedboy3774]

X: "Anything you want.." *proceeds to try and kill Gravity Beetle but gets defeated by him* Beetle: "I want my brother back, you son of a reploid."

[@Krizalid3YE]

@@defeatedboy3774 Such feels XD

[@XMarxanX]

This was really hard to handle back then. I wish someday they make a Megaman X anime or something, there is so much good music, lore, etc

[@wiffmastermase]

This level of fan service should be illigal. I nearly broke my volume dial...

[@TAREEBITHETERRIBLE]

*I AM, GRAVITY BEETLE*

[@evilmandrake]

As someone who listens to a frankly absurd amount of MMX music, this is absolutely one of my favorites now.

[@TheKeonda10]

Que es la musica MMX???

[@VoidSpvrky]

@@TheKeonda10 mega man x

[@zildog]

I still listen to this. We all know one pawn who won’t stop… who won’t stop … WHO WON’T STOP.

[@ProGamerCameron]

i kid you not, this is the video that introduced me to mega man

[@TheBetoMan]

Welcome to the community bro 😎

[@Happyfalcon638]

Well now u know one of the best game ever made

[@MrZarupta]

5:55 YOU WORKED BOOMER KUWANGER'S THEME INTO THIS SONG HOW CAN YOU BE THIS GOOD

[@Sun_storm]

Boomer kuwanger is the brother of gravity beetle

[@Phoenixesper1]

Makes perfect sense, in the manga boomer kuwanger and gravity beatle are brothers, same as launch octopus and squid adler.

[@gerard935]

@Travis Whalen that would be soooo cool

[@crowns9966]

This guy knows how it goes🔥

[@muhammadazimazizi]

Right??? That Boomer Kuwanger's piece caught me off guard!

[@Kimthepowerfuljong-un]

That unnecessarily sad intro was unnecessarily damn good!!!

[@helixionpentawarrior9206]

Hey bro, I like this remix, it truly is more than impeccable and overwhelming, you have my respect, it fascinates me, with this MegaMan X3 soundtrack it does fill me with pride in continuing to play.

[@Brett1997]

Gravity beetle: "Black Hole" More like: "Planetary Devastation" 😎

[@zeromythosver.]

The turning point of this cover going into the second half is actually euphoric, this is so excellent, I watched this when it came out and I’m surprised I didn’t comment Much love, you always deliver 👏

[@mielthesquid6536]

The fact the game footage has been recorded on an actual CRT is just impressive and appreciated.

[@christopherdao7179]

the horn counter melody beginning at 5:58 really brings out the desperation in the lead melody from that point onwards. this is superior music craftsmanship. i find myself listening to this at least once a week. edit: anyone else get this progression of upbeat rocker tunes in x, then in x2 and even more so in x3, the themes become more and more melancholic as if x himself is having an internal struggle to understand or becomes disillusioned with what it is he's doing. a hero in one story is a villain in another.

[@Metalltool]

Thank you! Comments like yours make it worthwhile putting so much time and care into it.

[@CipherKnighto]

I love the piano at the beginning so much

[@TheSolXP]

2019: "We await your return, Warrior." 2020: "Yeah! I've been waiting for this~"

[@edwardgaines6561]

Street Fighter 3: Third Strike much?! 😉

[@lobomobo6452]

@@edwardgaines6561 wrong game

[@D0ntTaseM3Br0]

Nice to see a left handed guitarist also. We are a very very rare breed.

[@jmaster99]

It’s honestly amazing how you turned a catchy 1 minute loop into an almost 9 minute emotional rollercoaster. Seriously, you are probably my favorite VGM remixer at the moment and am always looking forward to your next upload. At least three of your songs deserve a spot on anybody’s VGM playlist.

I know right! dude i listen to this song at least 1 time per day, it boosts my work like 300% lmao. What a genius.

[@salmaanwalker3242]

three years and i still come back every few weeks to listen to this masterpiece. hands down the best MMX cover ever created.

[@Metalltool]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it

[@adolfogonzalez3652]

Yeah since discovering these awesome guitar covers they will always be in my brain!

[@aquamidideluxe5079]

Kicks the absolute CRAP out of the official PS1/Saturn arrangement of this song, and then some. Well done!

[@LRR-333]

i keep coming back to this cover man! i just love it!

[@omegacodiex]

This one and X3 opening stage I’ve listened to countless times. Thank you for sharing this passion with us all

[@FrozenithMusic]

Dude, I listen to your remixes always, and this in particular since its release a few years ago, but I never commented... what an incredible work you did here, really! personally, I think this is your best remix ever. You have my respect and admiration, greetings from Chile my friend!

[@MaverickHunterOmega]

I've heard that X3 opening cover like a million times now, so i knew what to expect when this came out. Thank you so much for this gift ^_^

[@GuiltyGearRockYou]

You mean "under fire"? Thats probable the best mega man arrangement ever performed... and i know ALOT good ones.......

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

@@GuiltyGearRockYou so right, his under fire cover is perfection in my book.

[@ntenshii]

He added so much of his soul to this song, yet he kept the original essence into it. It's not just the same song played at different instruments. This is top tier musician's work

[@Nobodycaresfl]

As a kid I'd put this tune on from the games sound test and do my chores. Now I do those chores to your rendition in my pocket!! Wonderful work! Washing dishes is epic again!

[@Melanatedhatervibez]

🤌🔥

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Great tribute to his brother as well! This was awesome!

[@lyricsghost2547]

5:59 I knew you would hint some references to Boomer Kuwanger's theme. It's mandatory. Best Beetle bros ftw. Epic remix dude!!

[@MusaFinderi]

6:29 love the bend, very tasty and gives extra feel to an already emotional track. You showed Capcom how to make a proper remix for Playstation 😄

[@alaniader]

This is it. This is THE best cover of this theme, ever.

[@multiplayers4966]

My words cannot express what I feel when listening to this song. I remember Carl Sagan explaining how 2d objects could not contemplate all of reality in a 3d way. In a similar way this music transcends what words can achieve.

[@joanilsonsantos1983]

The only. Repeat: ONLY cover of this piece that captures the correct essence of the original. Others tried, you made it. Awesome job!!!

[@BurnedZero]

Nailed it with that comment, that's the way it is

[@shorty235z]

Not gonna lie, the intro had me ugly crying real bad. Was damn beautiful. You got yourself a sub mate!

[@R.J.Crimson99]

A song about a Reploid who went Maverick on his own accord who lost his brother from an unusual person named "X". And he wants revenge so he orchestrated this attack on the Aerial Crafter as a means to lure X here to kill him the same way he killed his brother making it as if he's the hero. Which is why the song sounds so heroic, but at the same time heartbreaking which is the absolute beauty of this soundtrack. It's making you think that Gravity Beetle is in the right and he's the hero and not Mega Man X. As if he's punishing and killing X for not trying to find a better solution instead. In other words, it's a tragic tale told in such a melancholy way that it can't be described hard enough with words alone. 💔

[@karikora8279]

I didnt know that the rover masters were related. Does that mean chill penguin was the youngest?

[@edwardbrock3807]

Who was his brother?

[@R.J.Crimson99]

@@edwardbrock3807 Gravity Beetle was related with Boomer Kuwanger last I checked.

[@R.J.Crimson99]

@@karikora8279 *Mavericks. And Idk the ages between the Mavericks. I could do some research

[@karikora8279]

@@R.J.Crimson99 this is some cool stuff. Thanks for the info

[@Sean-Ax]

Love that riff from 3:45!! Anything higher up on the fretboard that also uses 4th's to some degree usually has a totally rockin' sound that balances out the heavier riffs that're pitched lower.

[@FannyPackMan100]

Dude, that is THE BEST remix of this track that I have EVER heard. You capitalized on the right parts of the song PERFECTLY, extending them and adding to the rest of the song in ways that makes it feel anthemic, epic, storied, emotional, triumphant, and powerful. You combine so many music styles from so many artists across so many eras of music so perfectly that other artists of considerably more fame and recognition than you fail to even grasp. Remixes like these are one of the few instances of music that can truly move me, and even amongst those fewer still can move me as this track has done. THANK YOU.

[@Metalltool]

Very flattering words. Thank you very much, my friend

[@megasoniczxx]

Everyone talks about the boomer kuwanger reference but the Red's theme reference at 4:00 onwards is awesome.

[@pablofariascanales3459]

Cada vez que la escucho lloro... Realmente kinuyo Yamashita es un maestro, pero con tus arreglos queda excepcional !! Me llegan al corazón músicos de gran calibre. Saludos desde chile, maule.

[@だーめマリーローズ]

小学生の時に遊んだゲームが、今も忘れない名曲

[@TekNeek7]

I believe my face melted off halfway through this, but I'm too busy hitting replay to confirm. Best Gravity Beetle cover hands down!

[@drunkhas]

Duuuude, you knocked it out of the freaking park! awesome rendition!

[@guillhermio.merencio4273]

What impressed me about this cover is the quality of the instrumentation, the tone, the keyboard, everything reminds me of something from the PS1 MMX soundtrack

[@HighZ]

I bow to your arranging skill and musicianship. This is a perfect capture of the spirit of the Gravity Beetle stage and I'll forever point to this as the quintessential soundtrack of this stage. Thanks for posting

[@UFONINJA7]

I got Goosebumps at 5:07-5:20

[@meriQX]

One of my favorite MMX3 tracks! Your covers always hit like a fully charged X-Buster shot! Thanks a lot for this epic masterpiece!

[@asmrchronicles4760]

When I was growing up, particularly in my teenage years, I hated remixes, I don’t know why but I was die hard original or nothing. But you single handily changed my mind on that the first time I ever heard one of your remixes, and I think this and sigma stage 1 remix encapsulated that best, the obvious honor to the original while simultaneously adding too and expanding on it, I know society would say you shouldn’t get emotional over video game music, but the emotion behind the remixes is palpable. Amazing remix and thank you for reminding me how much I loved this series.

[@luchitozx5]

Man, you have to make a remix of the first level of Sigma Fortress - Megaman X1

[@Metalltool]

psst! nobody is supposed to know....

[@mercenarygundam1487]

@@Metalltool Sooo there goes the surprise I guess.

[@luchitozx5]

@@Metalltool :0

[@WhiplashPuppet]

Why stop at just the 1st level? Why not make a medley out of it using all four Sigma Fortress themes?

[@WhiplashPuppet]

@@haha_hollie I dunno. Just because 3 and 4, more so the latter than the former, are so short doesn't mean they wouldn't work in a Medley. Though, I will say this. If you did a medley of the four, you'd need to follow it up with something at the end because ending it on Stage 4 just feels.....incomplete. Plus, I'm confident that putting together a Sigma Fortress Medley would be a cakewalk for our boi Metalltool here. =P

[@exclusiveaccess85]

Now I have a little taste of how AC/DC feel in a concert

[@GuiltyGearRockYou]

Oh Bruno!!! Those guitar solos are epic!!!! And I love that 80's new wave touch!!! I will listen to that tune ALOT of times........

[@crystallit3]

one of my favorite covers/arrangements, even outside of VG music. 11/10

[@wanglaresneto8131]

I've been listening this masterpiece for a whole year. Still cant' describe my feelings. One of the most unique, beautiful and amazing music I've heard in all my life.

[@Metalltool]

much appreciated

[@wanglaresneto8131]

It's been almost a Year, and i still feel in my heart the same Joy I felt a Year ago... Love this song

[@ElementShoota]

I still have been listening to this every so often since you released it!

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

I somehow missed this. KZbin's subscription system is a load of balls. Anyway, as for the arrange: Honestly, you've outdone yourself. You either put a ton of work into this or you're some kind of genius, but either way, stellar job, 'cause this is pretty much fantastic from start to finish. also we have the same haircut now which is maybe a big part of why it sounds so great

[@Metalltool]

Sigma Style I guess 💪 thanks man

[@PrismaticCS]

When Stone likes your work, you've won.

[@bulbakurb2385]

Omg StoneMcKnuckle and Metaltool are friends

[@sasquantchmo]

The riff at 3:45 just hits so hard and is so empowering. Going through some stuff right now and it struck a way I wasn't expecting. Many thanks

[@n.3352]

I love how your remix manages to picture Beetle's characteristics and feelings in the song. One of the first to question the definition of a Maverick and to stand for what he believed in, grieving and struggling but still having faith on his own strength and maybe not knowing precisely what is right but definitely knowing what is wrong, Gravity Beetle was really a special reploid. He'll always be my personal favorite.

[@zenden1706]

The middle section is fucking brilliant. The slow part gave me that Frost Walrus (second part of the stage) vibe. Also the breakthrough to the faster part of the interlude... goosebumps. Kudos to your dedicated work!!!

[@Metalltool]

Thanks, funny thing is I thought I was the only one thinking of frost walrus in the middle section. I think it's the magic of the Roland D50 I used.

[@TeamTrainWreck]

Frost Walrus AND the stage select from X4, no?

[@greenghost2212]

@@TeamTrainWreck this sound exactly like the stage select music 😂

[@ShokudaikiriMitsutada]

Dude this is so epic! I still want to see a Megaman Zero 1~4 cover made by you before I left that life. Thanks for the upload! I really appreciate it.

[@myckaellrobson8250]

The word that defines every time I listen to this masterpiece : *GOOSEBUMPS*

[@Metalltool]

happy to know that mate ;)

[@DearAnem0ia]

Do you believe in gravity? That's how I'm here right now.

[@Flycanjack]

This is literally my favorite cover of anything on the internet like so much love, time and passion went into this song. I literally love this cover so fkin much I've been listening since it dropped and my feelings havent changed

[@xensoldier]

so damn good i'm commenting again 3 years later!

[@AnimusPrime87]

Holy shit there’s more rock in here than the Stone Age.

[@n.3352]

Third comment after 4 years, just passing by to say that this is STILL the very, single, individual, specific, BEST remix of this song ever made.

[@nicolasribeiro7914]

this absolutely bangs, just epic as heck how can i describe _this?_

[@NowOnAFM]

Wow, this arrangement is on another level! The original is one of my favorite tracks in the MMX series, and you lifted it to new heights with all the extra guitar and synth solos. Amazing job!

[@trashman4500]

I’m glad that there’s still covers of this being made. This song convinced me that rhino beetles ARE badass!

[@mysterwhymedia]

YES! Metalltool LIVES!!! I love your unique takes on lesser known Mega Man jams. Your rendition of Mega Man 10, Wily 3 has been my favorite...but now it looks like a new challenger has arrived!

[@TwinGhosts]

Such an awesome cover, insane man. I just love the part from 4:45 to 5:40 so much! Ooo I have the same Ibanez guitar (the white one) what a gem that is to play on!

[@Metalltool]

Thanks! It really is a great guitar for the money. great studio guitar

[@Koohiisan]

You nailed my favorite X track ever. Thanks for putting this together! You are very talented. Love the other song cameos you added in, like Beetle's brother's.

[@smileysolar3940]

Underrated as all hell

[@swollendoggo2529]

*I always listen to this whenever I'm struggling against a really good opponent, it gives me that goosebumps and will to not give up, unlimited energy.... ROCK ON!*

[@frontrowattheshitshow8849]

3:35 is when I started to like it. 5:43 is when I KNEW I liked it.

[@hiiambarney4489]

I already fell in love with at the piano intro tho, such a cool touch and gives the 2 brothers some sort of story dynamic I feel. But yeah that was epic

[@frontrowattheshitshow8849]

@@hiiambarney4489 I'm ashamed to say that I'm unfamiliar with the story, so I'm not clued in to the emotional significance of each part... But, it HAS grown on me and I DO like it now from the very first note!

[@wagnercorange3458]

@@frontrowattheshitshow8849 There is a lot to it many fans don't know, including me. But, killer nickname, anyway.

[@frontrowattheshitshow8849]

@@wagnercorange3458 My channel name? Thank you! It was actually a very creative friend of mine who came up with it, because the videos I upload are mostly of our friend group and the dumb stuff we do

[@qualeahistoriaa]

The Best Sound of Megaman X3

[@inmortalgerloncal]

Me tome el atrevemiento de usar este cover para darle fuerza a la conclusión de un video de aniversario. Ya que tiene muchas emociones en una sola pieza. Tranquilidad, emoción, transición, poder, motivación y suspenso. Lo repito otra vez, el mejor cover que he escuchado de un videojuego. Mis respetos bro y muchas gracias por hacer esta obra de arte. Gracias man, eres grande.

[@solidwegy61]

AND IT'S THE PLAYSTATION 1 VERSION, HELL YEAH!!!

[@yengyang5870]

This music send chills up my spines. One of my favorite childhood video game. Thanks a lot!

[@Metalex_Delarocha]

Nice cover and nice death symbolic poster.

[@WhiplashPuppet]

Get out of here. I was literally wondering just this week when/if you were gonna do Gravity Beetle next. Favorite track in X3 and you've went above and beyond. Your best work yet, absolutely worth the long wait time between uploads. Keep up the amazing work, Hoss.

[@magneyboy1]

This mega man remix is filled with miraculously magnanimous metaliferous might!

[@deletedTestimony]

6:40 feels so good it might be illegal, dont let the cops hear it

[@seki-m2f]

6:00 ここからクワンガーのイントロ流すのは神

[@ljjoebailey]

Yes! You're back again! I found you years back, from that Power Rangers: The Movie SNES cover (still holds up to this day), and have awaited every piece you've done since. Keep it up, my dude.

[@DashWallkick]

Same! I felt crazy thinking the music in that game owned

[@Mgamerz]

Man the section starting at 4:45, what a legend. Never even played this game and this is just a banging cover.

[@londonbreksa]

Absolute banger. Didn't expect anything less.

[@protolegacy9184]

Outstanding!

[@jay_payne_9000]

Man Metal, from 2:38 - 4:48 could be in a boxing movie. The fighter hits the canvas, has multiple flashbacks, then gets up and makes a comeback. I get crazy chills when that part starts too b/c it’s just that good. You’re crazy talented bro!

[@Metalltool]

I'm flattered by your comment man! Thank you for letting me know I did my job right! I love doing that stuff. I hope I'll get the next track out by christmas! Take care

[@Metalltool]

And concerning the part you mentioned: I've been heavily influenced by comeback/underdog movies and their soundtracks! Vince DiCola and Bill Conti as well as Paul Hertzog paved the way.

[@jay_payne_9000]

@@Metalltool I can tell! It definitely made me think of a Rocky, Creed, or Bloodsport movie. Looking forward to the next one! 🤙🏾

[@HarryVoyager]

Running into this, along side with Game Maker Garage coming out shortly, and bunch of other ideas, got me started writing fan stories again. Ended up using the section at 2:40, 5:35 and 8:10 in particular as the writing music for the tragic toned opening for a MMX fan game idea I've got. The balance of hard driving rock, and sorrow/longing is perfect.

[@rafaeIcunha]

A melhor versão que eu já vi. Parabéns.

[@wolfy049]

okay, i'm gonna be honest, that guy rock and i intend to listen to this while gaming ! You know like that meme "my gaming experience" vs "My headphone". Keep up blasting !

[@SaviourV]

Well done, Metalltool! Not only have you made a triumphant return, but this cover has managed to work *BOTH* the SNES and PSX/Sega Saturn versions of Gravity Beetle's theme. Not many people can do that. *Congratulations!*

[@pixelshader2004]

This is fantastic work from both a performance and production point of view. Great job!!!

[@Soma_Shotgun]

One of my favorite X songs that is often overlooked. Awesome cover!

[@ArctheLadder]

So glad you're still active! I love your arrangements.

[@shanedasta7390]

I don’t usually comment, but the gravity of your talent threw me off center. Thank you for adding this piece to our lives

[@mt.everettrod]

This is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard. This hits so hard and perfectly keeps the feeling of the original intact. I can not stop playing this. Thank you for doing this.

[@n.3352]

This is my second comment already but i just can't not express how much i love this. Gravity Beetle's SOUL is in this song.

[@Metalltool]

Thanks bud