Monty on the Run - GaMetal

[@The8BitDrummer]

I HAD NO IDEA YOU COVERED THIS!!! I love this track so much! Fantastic work!!! :D

[@nooby5549]

yeah it’s coool!

[@spiderguy.1508]

The8BitDrumer? Omg HI 😀!!!

[@mervihyvonen915]

Wow!!! Absolutely amazing! Played this game in the 80's, it was my favorite. Rob Hubbard is THE composer! Best wishes from Finland, Mervi (1980)

[@AmyTheBrawler]

Had to listen to the original after hearing this, who knew the Commodore was capable enough to produce such impressive notes? Both this & the original are badass in their own right.

[@GregBreden]

Oh my God, I'm totally lost for words. This is what I think Rob was hearing in his head when he originally programmed it. Awesome and note perfect, genius reworking of a work of genius by a genius.

[@csgowoes6319]

Agreed - I swear I was imagining this as a guitar/metal theme back when I played the game as a kid, that or maybe played on a violin. Rob was such a visionary.

[@killingtime4444]

@@csgowoes6319 i wouldnt give him too much credit. I learned that Rob adopted this from something called the devils galop. A widely used song for chase scenes. He definitely made significant changes though. Like the badass solo.

[@Arsenico971]

@@killingtime4444 musician here: we all "steal" from somebody else. It's called inspiration. You hear a melody you like, keep it in your mind, go home and make something out of it. Trust me, this is the way the best tracks you ever heard were born.

[@killingtime4444]

@@Arsenico971 that's what I was trying to say. That we need to realize to not forget or research where something came from. Not that Rob was stealing.

[@terhazza]

@@killingtime4444 Pretty much all legendary 8-bit musicians picked bits and pieces from existing melodies. Old game industry was quite a crazy environment. They usually had incredibly short time to come up with the game music - they might get a call on Friday that somebody needs a new track by Monday. Nobody had time to spend weeks composing original pieces, especially as you were often paid very little and sometimes the game developer screwed you over and you got nothing at all.

[@Arsenico971]

This track couldn't be meant just for a videogame. It should be played live in all the stages around the world.

[@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her]

You can come pretty close if you find performances of "Devil's Galop" composed by Charles Williams (spelled that way because it's a type of dance). Rob Hubbard heavily referenced it when he created the Monty theme. :3

[@cassieszczepanski3884]

Holy eff, this song is amazing! I had to go listen to the original song after this, and it made me realize how great of a sound board the C64 had! This is such a solid cover, as always!

[@cassieszczepanski3884]

Also my request is the title theme from Solstice, because it's 8-bit progressive rock madness!

[@chrisrobson8540]

not a board......just the awesome little old sid chip

[@danny_cookie]

3:57 "This is actually kind of hard lol"

[@MagoMakes]

As a Rob Hubbard fan and a guitarist this made me weep a little - totally awesome - be proud, dude! Btw - you just know Rob had 3.30 onwards as a lead guitar in his head - I do hope he's seen this. Amazing fingering on the crescendo.

[@Rauschgenerator]

I love how you stay completely true to the original and not adding any shit or changing anything. This is how the original song would have sounded if the SID was a rock band. Thank you for this great performance!

[@MariotheAnimator]

I squealed just seeing the title

[@MariotheAnimator]

I did it again even KNOWING it's there

[@Idontknow-sb7wb]

Oh hey it’s you! Love your cartoons

[@Dr0dd]

The funny thing is that the original is already so awesome that it's hard to top it anymore. But you did it.

[@johngillanders9694]

Amazing cover! This is my new favourite version of this iconic tune!

[@freezinater]

Omg, this is horrible, you don't have anywhere near enough to the amount of subs you deserve. You really do deserve a lot more than 15k. This is an amazing song btw!

[@JonnyAtma]

Who else read the first few words and thought this was going to be a negative comment? xD Thanks for your words of support rhghd1! :)

[@freezinater]

Tbh, that was kinda the intention. >:) Mwahahahahaha! Also, no problem. You've been making some awesome covers. I hope to see more awesome covers as well!

[@NateRiversforRever]

+Jonny Atma I thought the same thing as you. Then I was like, "Oh. Well that was unexpected." But he's kinda right, you're fucking amazing and should have more subscribers.

[@freezinater]

My crazy mind is full of trickery.>:)

[@Omeyrolx_OhMayRolks]

+rhghd1 Yeah, you're right about Jonny getting more subscribers! Thing is though, I read the beginning of your first comment, I was of course angry, and then I read the rest of it, leaving me to wonder if I should feel relieved, or trolled....

[@ActuallyTragic]

I can't believe someone finally remixed this. It took HOW long for this to happen?

[@csgowoes6319]

Actually there are plenty of metal/guitar covers of this tune, but most aren't as good as this, I have to say.

[@porygonlover322]

God, Hubbard. If he did NES music he'd be rightly regarded as the god of VGM he is, but since he's on a primarily British system he's overlooked.

[@supermariofan772003]

He actually did do two NES soundtracks. Skate or Die 2 The Immortal He also did a soundtrack for an unreleased game, but I forgot what it was called.

[@vectrex28]

+DaJoshy Chuck Yeager's flight combat or something like that

[@vaiyt]

So he was the guy who did that Skate or Die theme! XD

[@ZombifiedDuder]

@@supermariofan772003, I mean, that Skate or Die theme was also in the C64 version of the first game, so can you really call that an "NES soundtrack"? Not sure about the music in The Immortal, but wasn't that game originally released on the Amiga or something? So, I mean, even if he ported some of his music to the NES, I wouldn't exactly call him an NES composer. At least not a primarily NES composer like Koji Kondo or Manami Matsume.

[@Gaia_BentosZX5]

Eventually the game was ported to the famicom system in Japan. Song is intact save for the increased tempo and the main character was swapped for a human named Monty who escaped from prison and is making a break for it. It's known as Monty no Doki Doki Daidassou and it was streamed by a Vtuber once.

[@uberotaku8536]

This is the main song from the Commodore era that stuck with me throughout the years. Fantastic job remaking it, and incredible work with the end piece. That HAD to be hard.

[@SleepSoul]

I have never heard this song before in my life. Seriously though. This is awesomeness. Thank you so much.

[@SleepSoul]

Quick question though- have you considered doing any more lyrical songs? I enjoyed the vocal parts of the Sonic Fan Medley and aside from 0² you haven't done any more songs with words since that.

[@AndrewBlechinger]

He's got a couple vocal versions of Dancing Mad.

[@jl2594]

Last weekend, I got a C64 Mini from my friends as birthday present. I gave Monty on the Run a try and it's a fine game and has an even finer soundtrack (I had never owned a real C64, so this was my first experience with the system). I had already listened to some other songs of you (e. g. Cheetamen) but boy was I getting excited when I saw you did also Monty on the Run. And boy, you did not disappoint me. I love your remixes, keep up the great work dude.

[@TypeFin]

Absolutely nailed the guitaring at 1:01 - 1:12. I've heard SEVERAL versions in Guitar, but yours in the best and most accurate.

[@markdaniels9851]

Damn, how come I never heard this rendition before? Thought I had listened to all the "heavy metal Monty on the Run" versions out there. This one is right up there, it's just about note-perfect, just the way my favourite-ever 8-bit tune was supposed to sound! Good job.

[@benzaieTV]

HOLY SHIIIIIT

[@putaindeplagieur9417]

... Comment je t'ai loupé toi ?

[@FinalGamerJames]

Yooooo this remix is SICK, what a fantastic cover of an absolute classic piece of gaming music history.

[@bobstayoffthegrass8772]

Aaaaah, I remember requesting this now! Fantastic! (Note: I am not Matt, but Jonny had acknowledged on Twitter prior to uploading this video that I'd requested it as well) Well, you're right, Jonny, I didn't guess that. I was trying to think of non-stupid requests I've made (quite the rarity) and my thoughts went straight to Strike the Earth. Nothing else really came to mind. Never would've guessed this. But man, I'd be a big fat liar if I said this wasn't amazing.

[@MMLCommentaries]

+Bob Stayoffthegrass Dude anyone who shares my love for this track and Rob Hubbard's work is the bomb. Thanks for requesting it with me!

[@JackiW]

It's been months since this came out and NOW I hear these awesome tunes? *Such a gem.*

[@DentyFourTwenty]

Incredible, and absolutely 100% note-perfect! As someone that bought the original game on the C64 the week it came out, and who still thinks it's one of the finest pieces of game music ever written, I salute you. Outstanding job. (Love the drum solo towards the end!)

[@hannuhonkanen8540]

I have always loved this tune since c64 days. Recalled it once again and listened the original from youtube, and then I found this. Totally awesome! Been waiting to hear a cover for years and you have done a wonderful job.

[@deathtoll2001]

That. Was. Amazing! First time I've heard of you, but this track alone deserves a sub and an add to my work playlist!

[@Zelinkokitsune]

So someone on the TAS of the game mentioned you and I checked it out. Worth it.

[@steph1806able]

C'est ÉNORME ! tu es musicien de grand talent, bravo !

[@SamsGameRoom]

This is by far the best remix of Monty on the Run I have heard, and I've been looking for years.

[@nalicompleteworks]

God *damn*. A wonderful mix of one of gaming's all time great jams. Hats off.

[@GmNdWtchr96]

"I wanna be the Guy, too!"

[@nucleoeducacionalreinodacr9465]

SPACE ONB THE RYN

[@nore5888]

YOU'RE NOT THAT GUY PAL

[@martiddy]

Hoky fuck!, how the hell this don't have a million views?, that was awesome!!

[@ThanksIfYourReadIt]

Us: "So what kind of remix is this?" GaMetal: "Yes."

[@blue_ranger]

at 2 minutes - realise it's the same guy on keyboard and guitar. 30 seconds later he also plays bass, 15 more, he also drums! How can one guy have so much musical talent? So,so impressed. Best thing I've seen today.

[@AndrewBlechinger]

He also mixes and masters it. Got some decent pipes too.

[@haazeMAX]

Very well done. I've heard some covers of this and it seems to me most of them fail to live up to the original in deliverinc on the crescendo at the very end. But you guys nailed it!!

[@pokeness686]

I've never heard this theme before... but JESUS CHRIST IT ROCKS. Amazing stuff as usual, man. :)

[@NOUFozzy]

Hell yes dude I did not expect that one at all but you have no idea how happy this makes me

[@marcevans6545]

4:24 Devil, beat this!

[@helloidharbl6753]

Johnny could shred his way out of hell with this.

[@xX_Thaddeus_Xx]

Hey, Johnny! Did you know? Monty on the Run has a sequel: Auf Wiedersehen Monty. It has a pretty rockin' theme tune too, albeit with a slightly different overall tone. It does use the main melody of this track as a leitmotif briefly though. You oughta check it out, maybe consider doing an arrangement?

[@ZeroHourProductions407]

Only discovered this today, because 8bit guy was doing a review of the c64 mini, and one of the featured games installed was in fact, monty on the run. Recognized the sample as featured in some memes and vines, but didn't know where it came from until now. And saw you had a mix for it. Wonderful!

[@AxionZetaOne]

THAT OPENING

[@charlottebraix]

Never knew about this, but this is a great introduction to the song. Now every other variation I hear after this one will disappoint me :P

[@vaiyt]

+Bramwell Tackaberry There's an orchestral version floating about. It's godly.

[@evolgenius1150]

Man this game is old. Like "load '*' ,8,1" old. I love how you made it sound like the most epic JRPG battle ever. lol

[@Shinkada]

Huh, I never actually knew where this song came from. I first heard it in one of Machinae Supremacy's compilation tracks, and then again in IWBTG. I think it's way more awesome when you're doing obscure stuff. :D

[@csgowoes6319]

There have been a lot of attempts at guitar/metal versions of this amazing tune, but this is one of the few that doesn't cut corners, gets it note-perfect, and also sounds just the way Rob meant it to sound. Now if someone can do like a medieval/metal rendition of Kentilla I can die a happy man.

[@InamorastraStardustLucille]

Oh lord, I've heard this song before but I didn't know where it was from! This is incredible.

[@louis-sebastiengac-artigas5199]

Metal version of monty on the run makes sense

[@danyoromijn]

Very well done, dude, and as I see you did everything by yourself. Amazing. Respect for you! A very good cover of one of the best C-64 songs ever written.

[@imemyself2820]

You are very talented guys and playing Monty since it came out I can say its the closest I've ever heard. That excellent bass refines the last bit of the track in making it topnotch . Soooo blown away man! Cheers!

[@PixelSprixie]

I love this song! :D Amazing rendition by GaMetal, it's like what if this song was made today!

[@nargeta2]

This is one of those rare times I really like one of your songs from a game I never heard of before. Just goes to show how good you are. Keep it up, my GaMetal folder can handle it!

[@mikeloveskimbo]

Thats Brilliant!! I remember years ago reading that the song couldn't be replicated with real instruments as the end parts too fast! You did it man - awesome

[@warrant311]

THis absolutely kicks ass. Monty on The Run had arguably the best music for a c64 game. Also the skate or die intro music was wicked too

[@iestyndavies7287]

Wizball and Green Beret were pretty awesome on the C64 too!

[@RetroGamingMusicCom]

I came here from SlayRadio! I think you got a bunch of extra subscribers today! :) Awesome stuff!!! You where played on the Thursday live show with Slaygon and Ziona!

[@000aj]

I have never heard of the game or this song, but dang, it sounds awesome. Great job as always, Jonny.

[@z3my4l]

Exceptionally flawless! Although, I think I heard one improvisation around 4:49 and 5:54 . Well done! Edit: seems that I already commented 3 yrs ago LOL

[@godwin972]

Yep, okay, that's it. We can no longer predict what songs he's gonna "metal-ify", or whatever the word for it is. Also, this is amazing.

[@tealmuchwow]

GaMetal-ify

[@gigaganon]

awesome, that fucking solo at the end, wonderful! can't wait for the next song! Didn't know anything about this game or music

[@ravsucks2]

doing rob hubbard proper justice

[@Shaze64]

OMG THIS IS SUCH AN AMAZING AND UNDERRATED THEME! I thought I was the only one who ever heard of it! this is absolutely amazing!!!

[@AlvinEarthworm]

I would love you forever if you made a cover of the Koopalings theme from New Super Mario bros. Wii.

[@dochobo9295]

+Mark Haynes (Alvin-Earthworm) never thought i would see you commenting around these parts

[@AlvinEarthworm]

Doc Hobo Of course. I'm planning to use some of Jonny's remixes in my SMBZ reboot.

[@dochobo9295]

i dont think the internet can handle that much awesome in one video

[@tobyarnold-jenkins9270]

+Doc Hobo I almost didn't handle this comment as well. But I managed to keep my head from being all over my room. It's really really good to see Alvin active.

[@Xhinryuu]

+Mark Haynes (Alvin-Earthworm) I'm pretty damn sure this WILL happen!

[@angelodellaterra72]

a great cover of monty on the run...amazing arrangements and and good atention for everything . i believe that rob hubbard could be happy of this cover

[@KoopaNinjaBros]

Easily a top 5 cover from you Jonny. You never cease to amaze me!

[@shaunoleary7092]

Wow - just listened to this today for the first time. You are very talented Sir! Impressive! Well done.

[@steph1806able]

It's just....PERFECT ! Thank you very much

[@fygarOnTheRun]

Holy christ! This was awesome! You rock, Sir!

[@RonKlaren]

Wow, this is absolutely amazing! Great job Jonny!

[@steph1806able]

Ouaouuu!!! It's just PERFECT! You're a genius! Thanks for your video

[@davidchmylowskyj9800]

Nicely done guys! My favourite 8 bit tune

[@zealotgameplay537]

Wow around the 4 minute mark this got crazy! thanks Matt from Patreon!

[@MMLCommentaries]

You're welcome :)

[@focotaku]

OMG! this cover is really awesome!!!! thanks for your work!!!!

[@malcolmisamozwaniec1248]

Perfect version!!! I crying like child.. My best computer game. Heavy Metal.....

[@Moleplay]

FUCK YEAH!!! One of the rare remixes which keeps the energic spirit of the original. Very very great.

[@andthatsmytune]

Massive nostalgia trip. I've always dreamed of arranging this for solo piano. Or perhaps arranging in a DAW.

[@helloidharbl6753]

You should still do it.

[@pulp2560]

Excellent cover for an excellent tune. Many thanks

[@MMLCommentaries]

The original's a classic, and this more than does it justice. Great job!

[@Jizu16]

I came for 4:45 and was served :D

[@ivoryvt]

Something I really like about Monty Mole in the Mario games is that it's a reference to this game, and translated really well. The name is Monty and he's on the run, though for Mario's version, it's Mario that ends up being on the run.

[@TheDoomzer]

I'd love to hear "One man and his Droid" as well, that one would be epic as a metal cover.

[@sslaxx]

I know Blake Robinson/Dummeh did a cover of it.

[@TheCreepypro]

what a throwback you love to hear it

[@HayTatsuko]

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Rob Hubbard would almost certainly approve of your cover! I sure heckin' do!

[@hankl8168]

You really meed more than a million subs! This is awesome!!!

[@slvncore5111]

Amazing cover, this is just f*cking perfect! 🤟

[@acceptnosubstitutions4353]

Monty on the run mate? Good on- yeh!

[@northberisford4883]

Man, fantastic stuff. Of all the video game covering musicians I listen to, you're hands down the best. Also, I'd love to hear you do "Comona" from Ace Combat 4.

[@badlydrawnsmiffy]

beyond ridiculous, this is a masterpiece.

[@bigpops74]

That's what I'm talking about. Cracking job.

[@helloidharbl6753]

AMAZING. Johnny you should come with a warning label because that was SICK.

[@amiga512k]

Incredible guitar work well done

[@klatuk4u1]

Ok call me crazy but I LOVE the acoustic cover at the end!

[@lancebaylis3169]

This is incredible.

[@cruiserjohn74]

I love this melody. Brings me back in the past. :-)

[@evertstensholm5184]

Tight and nice. loved it

[@DullVivid]

Oh my gog, I UNFORTUNATELY know this more from that last stage from that I Wanna Be the Guy monstrosity. YOU MADE IT PERF, JONNY. ILU AND UR FINGERS (don't take that outta context).

[@philipskovsege3700]

Solid. Epic. Legend. Nuff'said

[@Titan0l]

I'm so glad IWBTG used the song. Now I get to see a remix like this. a good one.

[@Jollepoker]

I know this song note for note, but I never knew where it originally came from. I think it was used in I Wanna Be The Guy or something. Great playing! :D

[@AxionZetaOne]

+Jollepoker Castle of the Guy, yes =)

[@vaiyt]

+Jollepoker All the music in IWBTG is from somewhere else.

[@WexMajor82]

Sadly, in some cases, you can only like something once.

[@etaquince5220]

Thats freaking amazing :c