One Winged Angel But The Genre Keeps Changing On Drums!

[@The8BitDrummer]

Which genre was your favorite? Don't pick the last one... that is cheating XD

[@theaveragememelord759]

Either Tech Death or Cumbia Villera. Anything metal followed close behind

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

Big band, tango, and reggae

[@mystery5906]

tango and salsa for sure

[@TheAvram25]

Dubstep for me.

[@jorgeelias385]

Cumbia villera EZ

[@CeHee123]

I like to imagine Seph composed his own theme, and went through every single music genre trying to pick the best one. These are the results of his scrapped ideas.

[@weirdguy1495]

And then at the end, he throws up his hands and says "Well, fuck it."

[@jonathanzimmer725]

Except that the metal ones are basically just AC

[@HyperfixationWizard]

@@jonathanzimmer725 Yeah it was originally just metal and then Sephiroth was just like: "Nah it's just not old testament angel enough."

[@achromaticism]

With that in mind I’d personally like to hear the full versions of the ??? and Symphonic Avant-Core Blackened Harsh Noise ones.

[@Jygerthe2nd]

Can we just mention how the tango part actually worked SUPREMELY well? lol

[@ScrewFearMe]

a lot of them did in my opinion, though in full version.

[@pentadunk]

sounded like castlevania

[@engineergaming1669]

Ikr I kinda want a full tango one winged angel now

[@greyfaceofaxe]

Timelapse, Please.

[@GuardianAngelEatos]

Agreed!

[@Deevster]

Sephiroth had a lot going on his mind when we wanted to bring the world despair.

[@lunerlilly]

Unironically cannon.

[@c.a.vinluan]

He was in despair over this pair of this pear that got a diss and a pare.

[@zeroclouds9259]

Its impressive seeing you be able to switch up how you drum when the genre changes so flawlessly

[@The8BitDrummer]

Ha! Thanks so much. I appreciate it!

[@PrinceBrightstar]

I'd be interested in hearing a full version of the tango theme.

[@Restilia_ch]

I want to hear full versions of all of them!

[@nicodalusong149]

@@Restilia_ch Yes, actually.

[@ryscur4505]

I can see the Screen cap for the Salsa full version now... Just Seph in a full red dress and a rose

[@OneWingedDumbo]

@@Restilia_ch There’s a full version of the Darksynth one available :D

[@Flaming_Saturn]

0:04 Cloud vs Sephiroth 0:12 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of the royal ball dance. 0:21 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of rival metal bands. (Seventh Heaven vs Shinra) 0:32 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of metal solos. 0:40 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of jamming the hardest. 0:44 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of jamming the hardest Part 2. 0:50 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of drums. 0:54 Cloud vs Sephiroth against a battle of guitars. 0:58 Cloud vs Sephiroth but they’re in a band playing the theme together. 1:11 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but they’re both awkwardly listening to the elevator music, idly talking about weather to pass the time. 1:18 …….Ohh god, how many floors did Shinra have again…? 1:26 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but they somehow got inside Robotniks fortress. 1:38 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but their antics lead them into Uptown Funk for some reason. 1:46 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but it’s a battle on the dance floor. 1:54 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but it’s an “osu!” chart. 2:02 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but it’s a fight between who can surf the gnarliest wave. 2:08 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but Sephiroth did a bank heist mid-fight. 2:13 Sephiroth disobeyed the kinge, and now his noble knight, Cloud Strife, will makest him PERISH! 2:21 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but the two discuss some engaging topics over some fine wine. 2:29 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but after the wine, they decide to show off a combined tango routine together? 2:41 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but the two of them take a rather exciting trip to Mexico! 2:53 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but the entire fight sequence is the motorcycle part. (Which actually sounds so awesome ngl) 2:59 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but their fight gets interrupted by Russian hardbass. 3:05 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but FF7 got ported over to the Gameboy. 3:13 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but Barret and Tifa interrupt to show their “70s Prog Rock” skills. (Yeah I couldn’t think of much for this one, sorry.) 3:23 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but they’re in the fuuuuuuuttuuurrreee! 3:35 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but Sephiroth noscopes Aerith mid-fight. 3:43 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but Shinra build up the music in the background for the beat-drop. 3:51 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but the beat dropped. 4:00 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but Sephiroth has Shinra’s dope bass track behind his back. 4:06 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but they’re rival Shoguns ready to initiate war with each other. 4:20 Cloud vs Sephiroth, but their past shenanigans come to bite them hard, no one wins in the end underneath all that physical and mental debris.

[@NachoHero]

Amazing scenarios lmao

[@ic3cream6]

This is top-tier battle 😂

[@NicoDayou]

the best part is being able to easily visualize all of these lol

[@theultimater2018]

Dudeee kudos to you Laughing all the way through lmao

[@tiffyw92]

I need this animated. Though for the 70s Prog Rock one, it'd be funny if it cuts to Nobuo Uematsu listening to some tunes for inspiration as he's crafting this sick final boss theme for the 7th title in the Final Fantasy series. Prog Rock is one of his favorite genres judging by how often it shows in a number of his works.

[@aidmcnade2951]

This is insanely impressive, every single section has its own unique drumming style and you show that PERFECTLY. Really shows the skill, dedication, and experience.

[@bonesmalone6532]

1:27 "The only thing that will be a memory is that dammed hedgehog!"

[@mas8705]

Nothing says despair like changing the genre every 5-10 seconds and then going a good 10-20 before changing the tempo up again.

[@AllHailMerp-DBMusician]

This seems like the ultimate test of improv

[@tendigitnumber]

I loved Funk, Tango, and Salsa honestly. Salsa especially for some reason. Traditional Japanese was also a lot of fun to listen to with this.

[@AuroraAustralisMusic]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOO THANKS FOR THE FEATURE MY MAN

[@vachder7350]

eyyy there he is

[@The8BitDrummer]

HAHA! Thank you for making it! It was super fun to play along with! Keep on making the awesome content!

[@faroshscale]

The transition from medieval to cool jazz was PERFECT

[@suburbanindie]

I tune in for the drumming, stay for the insane laughter

[@The8BitDrummer]

Accurate!

[@lucylu3342]

3:34 "Cloud, you will never stop me from twerking on the dance floor."

[@flophawk]

i like how you see his brain stalling on every transition

[@xIncisions]

Hey! I happen to be a huge fan of symphonic avant-garde blackened harsh noise. Don't judge me on my choices.

[@spicekandy]

Ah. My favorite One Winged Angel video. Gotta hand it to the arranger for being scarily accurate with each Genre. Thanks for drumming to this, 8bit!

[@paragamer85]

I desperately want to hear/see a ballroom dance competition use the tango version of this song! Maybe on Dancing with the Stars? 🤣

[@mattbriddell9246]

I had that same thought!

[@inacio999]

I thought with the amount of genres the quality will drop. But man every one of them was wonderful!

[@Antuane_Kitsune]

I NEVER expected the Cumbia Villera one in this video HAHAH I also just realized that they use the same instrument as the Robotnik's theme... Now i need a "Robotnik Villero" version...

[@hikarikun.]

Dear drummer niki. Happy New Year. I am happy to see your cool performance and smile this year as well. The comment video of Mikkorone 24 was also the best. Thank you thank you. From somewhere in Japan.

[@The8BitDrummer]

Thank you so much for the kindness! :D

[@WD_Gaster66]

I really like the Darksynth and Breakbeat honestly

[@DIYote_Gaming]

The reggae-to-60s ska and disco-ti-darksynth sections and transitions are freaking magical how smooth they sound.

[@Skykitsune]

Okay, I loved all of them, but I'm stuck between Darksynth and Synthwave. But that freaking ending was just an audioblaster.

[@emmbeesea]

Sometimes Sephiroth just needs to take a load off and have a few drinks. Ain't nothing wrong with that.

[@PhirePhlame]

The tango one worked a lot better than I expected

[@andtails]

How many other drummers can seamlessly change styles on the fly like that?

[@k13-segler67]

3:07 even the laughs are in rhythm

[@DarkRubberNeck]

You said you liked the Darksynth one and you in luck as Aurora Australis made a full song of One Winged Angel in this Genre It is so good Whenever I listen to it I imagine Sephiroth and Cloud cruising down a high in the 80s while wearing some cool sunshades XD

[@Dopesaur]

This video is a true testament of your skill in picking up on a completely different tone really quickly and on the fly. A joy to behold

[@pentadunk]

surf rock was surprisingly my favorite it sounded like a boss theme from some weird 80's surfing game on one of those off brand home consoles| salsa and breakbeat were my second favorite though, i really want a full version of those two :o the drumming along to those was fantastic as always

[@sentientpieceofcheese]

Thank god I’m not the only one!

[@comicsansgreenkirby]

This honestly feels like it would be a goose chase through way too many buildings.

[@mattbriddell9246]

You did a great job keeping up with all the style changes. I think Tango is the unsung hero of that whole lot.

[@hoodiesticks]

4:13 I've been so conditioned to expect Megan or Rick Rolls from stuff like this that the punchline genuinely got me

[@leovaldez680]

Less a meme, more an improv challenge for the greatest drummer of our time

[@MessengerOfEntertainment]

I’m seeing a lot more than 8 bits on this guys channel.

[@WildspeakerYT]

This one was really a very funny Musical Journey

[@caedavch.9883]

Sephiroth is a man of many tastes.

[@LeonLailoken]

The cumbia villera section made me immediately think of Banjo Kazooie and I love it

[@MorganEAshton]

I am always so impressed by how fluidly you adapt to what you're drumming to (and delighted by your energy), and this one really shows off how adaptable and skilled you are!

[@tytbmbutterboi6664]

Sephiroth's favorite kind of music is every music

[@megarotom1590]

everyone gangster till Symphonic Avant-Core Blackened Harsh Noise

[@ppmv4285]

I actually screamed "Oh DAMN" when he added on to the Big Band portion. That's my favorite part and his addition made it so much better and surprised me.

[@jonathanzimmer725]

Symphonic is basically just advent

[@nicolasmoncada1554]

I always knew Sephirot was el mounstro de la cumbia

[@xenoguy1233]

As for the versions I’d love to hear, I wanna hear Big Band, Reggae, 60s Ska, Funk, ESPECIALLY Darksynth, 70s Fusion, cool jazz, and traditional Japanese

[@TheZiiFamily]

2:15 wait you have a hidden drum!

[@NateRange]

That's his snare

[@TheZiiFamily]

@@NateRange it could use some screen time

[@seantaggart7382]

@@TheZiiFamily yes

[@The8BitDrummer]

It shy :3

[@seantaggart7382]

@@The8BitDrummer awww

[@chessgamer5555]

So as a musician that had to be a nightmare to make hundreds of different patterns

[@Duhemsounds]

You have a super skill of rythm adaptation, you deserve your freshly hit 1M subs :)

[@M1ss1ng-N0]

Sephiroth gives you dis pear 🍐

[@alistairlacaille]

This has me INTENSELY curious to hear full versions of every genre. Someone please make this happen!

[@zaku28]

Man, I loved the Tango to Salsa to Breakbeat, all 3 were so good! Admittedly I wish breakbeat got a bit more time to shine. Honerable mention to Reggae and 60s ska, those worked quite well back to back. I hope there’s more edits transforming infamous songs into different genres that you get to drum to, that would be awesome

[@Spergalishus]

Your ability to adapt genres on the fly like that should be commended. Holy hell, man.

[@gabrilmanx9752]

1:30 alta cumbia loco

[@EyeOfKings]

Wow his ability to change genres on a dime while making it look effortless is impressive.

[@Blaizk]

Gotta admire his ability to switch things up on the fly like that.

[@はち-s7s]

オシャレな片翼の天使とドラマーニキのかっこいい演奏合わさってもう最高

[@SamiTheAnxiousBean]

as a major fan of bardcore I'm obligated to love the medieval verson

[@Zelinkokitsune]

Congrats on the KoMiko collab! Looks you got an Elite fan!

[@The8BitDrummer]

Thank you!

[@CthePrez]

Gotta get me more Salsaroth in my life.

[@fireXdisaster]

When you're so badass and evil that you can change your own theme every 5 seconds into another genre. Truly evil, Mr. Sephiroth

[@7StringJedi]

You are adept AF. Amazing.

[@Keyshooter]

i need a full version of the cumbia one

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

One Winged Cumbia. I have seen it all

[@gameplays_from_hdd]

This video truly confirms that you’re a master of improvisation. Well done!

[@Eienias]

even better by the constantly changing expressions he wore hahaha tops XD

[@ropuce]

The last one was like: Genre? YES

[@Anon13430]

It's crazy how much good drums makes a Big Band tune

[@sohamsengupta6470]

Funnily enough, that "symphonic avant core blackened harsh noise" sounded basically like a bit of an igorrr song

[@lunerlilly]

This made me feel like you just had a boss battle with him 😆.

[@Starrku]

I need that Reggae Version so badly

[@SpunkyDunk]

That ending could not have been more perfect.

[@whatewer23]

1:27 One PINGASed angel

[@RaphaelStar7]

Breakbeat is by far my favorite but gosh they all are awesome

[@joeb7325]

I imagine when the salsa version came on, Cloud and Sepheroth both broke out into Latin dancing and fought that way.

[@LateranoMizuhara]

1:26 2:29 PODER ARGENTINO!!!! (ARGENTINIAN POWEEEER!!!)

[@ryscur4505]

Reggae and Ska really take all the menace out of this song don't they lol

[@kyraevermoon5544]

That dubstep one sounded fire, no joke. Throw that in Terraria and have a Sephiroth secret collab boss

[@agent3051]

Big Band actually works quite well. Loved the whole thing tho

[@CommandantLennon]

I need a full version of like. all of these.

[@charmanderlover6433]

I liked the medieval, salsa, and traditional japanese versions. But honestly, why did it sound so good in disco XD

[@fbi-chan5985]

❤❤❤❤

[@blairbird8022]

Baroque and Darksynth go hard.

[@kossur10]

This is a man who loves his job

[@Sam_Hue]

Hopefully he can do night striker’s boss 6 theme someday

[@SABlueAngryBlur]

One winged angel is a genre, Megalovania is a genre, Anything else that is memorable by everyone and their mother, that is considered a genre?

[@RadiantSphinx]

This was a joy to watch! 😆

[@GuardianAngelEatos]

One-Winged Angel, but the genre keeps changing? Haha! I haven't seen that one! That's hilarious!

[@chromelambo3938]

When your the most badass villain in gaming history so you need a song to keep people on their toes by changing the genre nonstop

[@TheAdvertisement]

1:28 I couldn't figure out why this part sounded familiar until Jerod pointed it out lmao.

[@SlyHikari03]

Kinda reminds me of dance of eternity. 79’s Prog, Japanese and doom metal were absolutely rad.

[@tantheman0921]

Haha 🤣 why does 60's ska remind me of welcome to the internet?

[@206Zelda]

That "reggae" theme is like Sephiroth walking into a bar and killing the mood for everyone inside XD

[@たい焼き-y1e]

HA-I！

[@ChrisWrightReally]

Loved the Salsa one!

[@Nyxthehawk]

The laugh at the end there killed me

[@wenddels]

2:21 Is this...? godammit sans

[@splaturials9156]

Dark synth is EPIC