Final Fantasy XIV - Answers (Epic Metal Cover) | [feat

My epic metal cover of the song "Answers" from Final Fantasy XIV. Original song by the legend Nobuo Uematsu.
Huge thanks to everyone who helped this cover come to life:
- ‪@KristinStarkey‬
- ‪@Myuu‬
- ‪@bardovasgard‬
- ‪@AriahMusica‬
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Video by ‪@bardovasgard‬
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🎸🎤Equipment used in this cover🎸🎤
Final Fantasy XIV Fender Stratocaster: www.fender.com/en-LI/electric...
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Archetype Gojira: neuraldsp.com/plugins/archety...
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Slate Digital VRS8: slatedigital.com/vrs-8/
Everything recorded and produced in Cubase 12
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Mastered by Robin Leijon
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#finalfantasyxiv #ffxiv #metalcover #coversong

[@SkarProductions]

Has your journey been good? Has it been worthwhile? Share your favourite FFXIV moments with me!

[@kaiserdominion2678]

Laughing at you failing at the game :3

[@michaelbeckettii3686]

Finally convincing my brother to play the game with me, was the best part for me.

[@aaron4570]

The entirety of Shadowbringers has a dear spot in my heart&mind

[@chstens]

I've played since ARR launched, and it has been a stable source of comfort in what has been the most difficult decade in my life so far. Too many favourite moments to list just one or a few.

[@venmurkmaem7619]

Personally, my favorite part was FF14. Not a single moment let me down, and it has all the right touches and pieces of a great book or movie.

[@Mako_Blue]

I met my wife on FF14. I am from Canada and she is from the UK. We now live togther, we are married and we have two beautiful children after we had to fight through it all to be able to be together. Thank you for the song it means so much to me and touches my heart a lot.

[@alexprijn5562]

I met my wife on FFXIV as well. She is American and I am Dutch. It will be 10 years since we met next month. Still play FFXIV and this song will never not bring a tear to my eye!

[@Sevlrin]

I met my husband on FFXI and we play FFXIV together. We have 4 kids now and our oldest now plays and our 2nd oldest wants to play.

[@PhoenixBlacke]

Thats awesome man. This game is great

[@LinhNguyen-rn7hl]

How? Didn't the UK people play in EU server?

[@newbishbynature]

I always wonder how this happens. "Oh that's a cute mqote, hey boo boo, what you doing?" Story???

[@ForlornLemon]

"No more shall man have wings to bear them to paradise. Henceforth, they shall walk"

[@cnkclark]

And Venat had the longest walk of all.

[@dissidiafan8402]

Quite possibly the greatest line in the entire game.

[@AriahMusica]

Thanks so much for having me aboard on this project!! 💜 The amount of love poured into this masterpiece really shows and it's such a pleasure to be a part of it.

[@SkarProductions]

Thank you for stepping in on such short notice and lifting the choir up! 😁

[@tarmotyyri6733]

The song would not have been this great without you, Kristin. 🇫🇮❤🤗

[@DawnGlyph]

I adore all of your FFXIV work! How delightful to hear you be a part of this fantastic cover!

[@danieloliveira8958]

Amazing vocals

[@paladinbrewer]

Loved seeing you in this Ariah

[@Myuu]

Thanks for having me, Skar. Such a pleasure to be part of this project!

[@SkarProductions]

It was an absolute honor my friend! 🤘

[@TheHiveGuardian]

Legends supporting legends 👏

[@darkguardian50]

am I imagining things Myuu or did you sneak a tiny bit of "To Zanarkand" into the intro?

[@LucysPlauderecke]

"Don't look at me so. A smile better suits a hero." -Haurchefant "At the end of everything I find you, my friend. I take it this is your prey. But why does it still live? Surely it is no match for you." -Zenos

[@Serpent042G]

Best part is what Zenos says after the second quote "I would have thought you were above something so banal as despair."

[@lordhughmungus]

>"I don't want your help." "And I'd rather not give it." What a fucking Chad.

[@AltaMillia]

God. I love Zenos so much for that ending. What an antagonist.

[@cnkclark]

My WoL is canonically a Sky Pirate in the Skies of Arcadia 'Blue Rogue' style - a swashbuckling seeker of Adventure, treasure, and discovery beyond every new horizon. So when Zenos called him out for seeking adventure for its own sake, well... "That, I can't deny."

[@WhywolfSenpai]

I'll say it until the day I die: Zenos is one of the most quotable motherfuckers in all of fiction and every single line he says is character writing gold

[@KristinStarkey]

It's finally here! We had such a great recording session for this. You've put in so much hard work to deliver this amazing cover. So proud to be a part of it!

[@SkarProductions]

As always an enormous pleasure having you on my covers, Kristin! Wouldn't have been the same with you!

[@rumayza]

Love you both! Kristin is a goddess. Perfect voice.

[@Senhoshi]

Thank you so much! You did amazing job!! 😊😊

[@AriahMusica]

Kristin, your vocals take me to another world every time. You're incredible at what you do. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Tarukeys]

I wish you could tour with the FF orchestra, singing all the songs, that would be amazing. I love you so much!

[@mindisfrozen]

Song is 10 years old, and it still brings a tear to the eye.

[@SkarProductions]

It might be 10 years old, but to me it’s timeless ❤️

[@mindisfrozen]

The friends I've gained, and the friends I've lost during this journey. Venat knew how heavy of question she asked our WoL.@@SkarProductions

[@faelin8362]

I still remember the night of the 1.0 servers shutting down and this playing. Tears will fall at this song always.

[@mindisfrozen]

@@faelin8362 and to have Answers (reprise) playing for the anniversary

[@sae2705]

You and me both. And this version manages to nail it enough to have the same effect, damn.

[@dualshadow6097]

"This world is not yours to end... This is our future. Our story." Ardbert and WoL facing Emet-Selch

[@SkarProductions]

That moment man… when my wol speaks. I died

[@cnkclark]

"Take it. We fight as one."

[@Baalthreus]

"Was this life a gift...or a burden? Did you find... fulfillment? I... "

[@dracotias]

"We are the stories we tell ourselves. The brave hero, the tortured soul, the altruist, the pragmatist. They will tell you who they see, but you and you alone know who you are. For I speak only for myself. If you find comfort in my words, they are yours for the taking, but that is your choice. Now and ever after, as it has always been." the fact that all these dark knight lines technically come from our own subconscious just makes them extra personal.

[@nahnah390]

ishikawa is a goddamn genius... that said I have to hand it to koji and the other localizers for that too.

[@bardovasgard]

Thank you for having me be part of such an epic masterpiece once again brother 🔥 The journey has been incredible, and worthwhile is an absolute understatement 🔥 Never stop doing what you do best!

[@SkarProductions]

Absolutely killer work on both the choir/vocals and the video my friend. Couldn't have done it without you!

[@Senhoshi]

Amazing job as always, Bard :)

[@MaryJade]

Way to knock it out of the park Bardo! LEGEND 🔥

[@esedess]

Wowwwww that ending gave me literal goosebumps and I'm crying my eyes out!! So emotional and yet so epic!

[@Doktor_Vem]

Dude, your beard is outstanding! And great singing, aswell! :D

[@kiearawagner7901]

"Our souls have been torn, and our bodies have been forsaken," God that line hits so hard when you realize the meaning behind it. Such an amazing rendition of this legendary song, amazing work to everyone involved.

[@DJtheEmoPirate]

"Mired by a plague of doubt, the Land, she mourns" hits hard as well I feel with the added context

[@kiearawagner7901]

@@DJtheEmoPirate Indeed. Like, I enjoy the fact that the song has a few different connections and ideas that players can draw from, especially as they go through the story. At first you might think this is the citizens of Eorzea asking why they must suffer this horrible fate? IE The Garlean's and their attempt to use Dalmude for conquest. Or that line "Mired by a plague of doubt, the land, she mourns" could be interpetrated as how the land suffers irreparable harm each and every time a Primal is summoned, corrupting not just the land, but the summoner themselves... sometimes... (honestly it seems a bit inconsistent as we saw with Shiva's followers and Ramu.) But now you realize that this is more referring to the Ascians, specifically the sundered souls of the Ascians who have been reborn time and time again, and made to suffer and strive, when in a past life they had everything they could want and more.

[@courtneylee718]

In typical "Answers' fashion, a few tears were shed. It's okay, they were definitely metal tears. My eyeballs are now rust. Worth it. Amazing cover and video.

[@SkarProductions]

Oh yeah only manly metal tears on my end to 😅

[@MorgothGamingTrove]

In all honesty, I was scared when I clicked on this, Answer is one of the most important piece of music in my life. It means more to me than anything else. Final Fantasy XIV means more to me than any video games ever did. While I firmly believe that the original song just can never be replicated in emotion and meaning, this cover is magnificent. As a fan of metal and the original piece, I was not disappointed. It was well worth the 7 minutes watch.

[@Igarcia86]

Y'ALL DID NOT NEED TO GO THIS HARD. MY GOD. @SkarProductions killing it AS ALWAYS, @KristinStarkey MY GOD playing crystal mother like A BOSS, @Ariahmusica one of my FAVORITE voices popping up in the cover scene, was so excited to see you!! My god! @Myuu this is one of the first times I've heard your voice but MAN you got some punch!! You all brought me to TEARS!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@richardpearson966]

I must confess I am sitting in the dining room at my work...I started balling my eyes out listening to this. I never thought more emotion could be added to this song...mark me down as wrong. Amazing job all of you.

[@FluffieXStarshine]

Oh good, I'm not the only one.

[@sharmsong]

WOW what a voice Kristin has! Incredible! What a powerful metal quartet 🤘

[@Huskybythegeek]

Y'all NAILED it woaaaah !!

[@SkarProductions]

Thank you my friend!!

[@MarcoMeatball]

this is talent. DAYUM.

[@DylanZ1201]

Never thought I would see Myuu the literal creator of Creepypasta music collab in a rock song. Absolutely epic.

[@SkarProductions]

Been a big fan of him for almost a decade now!

[@ArcanaMythra]

bro the ending made me cry 😭 was not expecting that. this is incredible!

[@SkarProductions]

❤️

[@mythrapi73]

@@SkarProductions Awesome ending indeed. Never expected Venat. Very well done. Deserving of the grandest awards imaginable. Thank all of you from the bottom of my heart

[@jessicaorr130]

14 is the first video game where I’ve been so invested that I had a proper emotional response to it Rage when facing down Thordan after what he did Release of fear when meeting Venat in the world unsundered Elation when proving myself to Venat Determination when proving myself to Hydalin And desperate wrath on the rainbow path in ultima thul (Spoiler light, because anyone interested in mmos at all should play it)

[@MaryJade]

Absolutely worth the wait. The labor of love is DEFINITELY showing. Out of the park and then some. Beautiful 🔥❤️🔥

[@GOLightUp]

E.P.I.C. It's like Ghost Love Score, but Skar Love Score :D

[@oscarlorenzo5155]

The Nightwish Vibes yet still AWESOME!!!! 🤘🤘

[@lisamueller7026]

OMG yes!

[@Snake1257]

I have listened to the original time and again and each time it gets my emotions riled up. It means so much to me, this song. It reminds me of a simpler time, a time without the shadows in my life. The fact your version does the same just shows how serious you took this and the long wait (I don't know anymore when you first mentioned it) and it is everything I could have imagined, nay, it is more than I could have imagined. You got the perfect people onboard for this. And your vocals were over the top, I never heard you sing like this before (at least I can't think of any piece right now)

[@SierusD]

Agree 100% this song means so much to me too.

[@insecdroid]

NO! You can’t add that at the end! It’s painful! MY HEART CAN’T BEAR IT!

[@sammyl6906]

I just came from a very long day at work and saw this popping out in my recommendations. I consider this song to be untouchable and the best piece of music ever made for a video game. I had unrealistically high expectations. And holy damn. It shook me to my core. I knew from the very first few piano notes that this would be an experience. It would be disrespectful to call this only amazing. It was unbelievable, and if I didn't know the original, you could have told me that this cover was the original in the game and I would have believed it. You are a bunch of incredibly talented performers. Out of this world, I wasn't expecting that today. Thank you for that bundle of emotions !

[@SkarProductions]

Thank you so much for your comment man. Means a lot to me! This song holds a very special place in my heart too

[@chichusometimes5857]

i dont have the vocabulary to express my appreciation for this version of answers Thank you for making this

[@SkarProductions]

Warms my heart you like it so much. Thanks!

[@JennyWestheaven]

This song, no matter the cover, will NEVER FAIL to make me feels chills. I was one of the 1.0 players there at the end of it all. This song brings back so many memories, from 1.0, 2.0 and on. Y'all did fantastic. ♥

[@Lrbearclaw]

I find the song hits even harder after every expansion and hardest after Endwalker. I am curious if it will again after Dawntrail.

[@misudra]

Thank you for carrying me through this year! Your music is a masterpiece, just like this song! Keep it up and thank you!

[@setepenmentou]

I waited for this song since the teaser. Thank you for making this incredible work.

[@Luna-Starfrost]

This brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making this ❤️

[@faret123]

Holy hell..! That was AMAZING! You guys really nailed this cover, so powerful and emotional \m/

[@nydalilia1049]

I wasn't expecting that! I had goose bumps through the hole song! Thank you for bringing this epic cover to light.

[@johnenoch6877]

Bloody amazing!!!! I've had this on loop for the past hour...

[@Brendan11]

That was EPIC! Thank you Skar and everyone else who worked on this

[@Valacakes]

It's finally here and it's everything I was hoping for and more. Thank you

[@sorrenraclaw9029]

Pure chills from listening to this! My gosh the five of you put so move love and passion into this cover and it really paid off. I've listened to so many covers of this song, but this one just hits so much harder. The biggest and most pleasant surprise was hearing Ariah and Bard ov Asgard lending their incredible vocal talents to the chorus. Hearing Myuu's vocals during the piano sections was really a treat! Of course, Skar and Kristen absolutely killed it on vocals. I love this cover and thank you to everyone who leant their time and talents to making this come to life!

[@zerothehero4056]

You guys always crush it! Outstanding work!

[@MadameInkheart]

I've had this song on repeat for days now. Your FFXIV covers are on another level! Thank you for sharing your music with us!

[@crow6199]

I already have goose bumps, cant wait for it. Thanks for that Skar!

[@Raelaveire]

Thank you so much for this amazing rendition!! 😭😭😭😭😭 everyone did amazing!!

[@IagoWynne]

I've had this on repeat for about an hour now. Absolutely fantastic cover

[@Rhob81]

Legit crying my heart out, this is such an amazing cover. Thanks for this!

[@user-cr7uc4uh9m]

That was fantastic! Thank you for this version of Answers

[@ioritz803]

Need this in Spotify. Amazing cover. Congratulations

[@olivierpelletier9643]

Fantasticaly worth the wait. Thank you for this! I hope things are going better for you on your side Skar. Take care and may 2024 bring you new joy and bring us new amazing covers!

[@Deranox]

Thank you for this late Christmas gift :) one of my absolute favourite 14 Songs. Cant wait to listen to this on repeat :D

[@codycreekmore1581]

This is insanely amazing!! Fantastic job to all involved! This seriously made my day.

[@HakuryuCanada]

Been waiting for this one since I don't know when. Absolutely love ALL of your work, Skar. You are a fantastic artist, and it shows just how much passion, care and heart went into this one. You should be proud!!!

[@WillHuizenga]

I lost my brother to cancer recently. This was our game. This song hits extra hard now.

[@TheRismint]

What an amazing collaboration, the end result is spectacular and goosebump-inducing!

[@TheHiveGuardian]

So much power in one song 👏 amazing man, you should be proud!

[@TheAdemusPrime]

This was absolutely astounding! Currently running Coils of Bahamut while listening to you and it's definitely heightening the experience!

[@BBQMork]

Once again Skar you wow me with your works, I'm glad I found your channel during the pandemic

[@samuelouellette1968]

​OMG this is the best Christmas gift i can get this year thanks you skar

[@theericg4997]

That was fucking sick. Incredible work everyone. Side note: Nice to see some sweet, sweet Neural DSP love in there.

[@lawtowler]

This is a masterpiece. Can only imagine how much hard work went into it. Gave me goosebumps. ❤

[@Balodar]

This song truly turned out to be a masterpiece. It still gives me goosebumps when listening to it. Thank you Skar for this beautiful cover. :)

[@mirchiamemeina1524]

What an amazing cover! Well done you guys, this was beautiful~

[@KaiTikka]

Answers always makes me tear up, and this cover was absolutely beautiful! Keep up the amazing work!

[@michelepellizzi]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for making my favorite FFXIV tune even better ❤

[@ConsoleCommandMusic]

This is absolutely stunning. Incredible work to everyone involved!

[@ReikoMauve]

Such chills!!!! My goosebumps were non-stop 😭 amazing cover!

[@Waifu_Enthusiast]

I honestly don't have words to describe how much I love and enjoy this cover my man, I will how ever just say Thank you. I waited for this song since you teased it and.. Just thank you for doing it.

[@russull5589]

improving something that can't be improved is one hell of a feat and you just, like, did it. thank y'all for this amazing effort!

[@jordanhampton7144]

That was epic. Harmony was amazing and some of the best chills ive heard from music in a long time!

[@Ariastyr]

I was vibing along with the song and then you had to stick that ending there and tears just started dropping 😭 amazing cover of this incredible song

[@vaimantobe3034]

Oh my goodness this is soooo good! Absolutely nailed this one!

[@DrakengardGirl]

AMAZING!! I had chills the entire way through!!! Answers is my fav song in the game and y’all did the best cover ever!!

[@Arriival]

I loved this tremendously, thank you

[@Azurion42]

That piano intro gave me the most epic chills ever. And then it just kept getting better the longer I listened. Answers was already my favorite song from the game, and you just blew it out of the flippin water.

[@HeyItsJali]

I've been waiting for this cover. Did not disappoint! So so so good. This was absolutely beautiful. Really hit the emotion that "Answers" invokes. Of course, Kristin Starkey continues to be amazing. I was stoked to hear she's singing with Temperance now.

[@-Knife-]

This is amazing!! Gotta add this to my playlist asap.

[@Brisingr-95]

Such an amazing cover for such a great song. Answers is hands down one of my all time favorite songs.

[@shweppy]

This is such a transcendent piece. It continues to amaze me how they've been able to continually expand on this for 10 years, adding new context to the lyrics and making it so central to one of the best stories I have ever experienced in my life.

[@ninicoco4193]

Amazing cover for an amazing song. Another masterpiece. Thanks Skar and all featuring members. Greetings from France 😊

[@shirethe]

My legs may be tired but I will never ever tire of hearing covers of this song

[@carusonero5822]

This is a very cool version of the sond and the editing is great. 🤩 Thank you for this. And yes, the journey has been worthwhile all the way.

[@epichownds1631]

ive been waiting for this since august and i can say it was worth the wait seriously well fkn done 👏

[@SynodicScribe]

Man this goes hard! Awesome work!

[@Trazelta]

This cover is a masterpiece! Not many songs can make me get emotional, but this one sure did. Bravo to all involved!

[@TheBunnerd]

This song will always invoke tears in me from the very first seconds it starts, and this cover is amazing. 💟

[@andrecoetzee7836]

Woah, absolute chills from your first words, you both have amazing voices

[@andrekristensen8428]

This is beautiful! Stunning! I love it. And you just inspired me to make a new painting!

[@jasonpatin99]

I've loved this song ever since I first heard it. I've listened to multiple renditions of it but this. This is my favorite version of the song. Thank you all for doing such an outstanding job with it. You've more than earned my hit of that subscribe button 👍

[@KyloB]

This is hands down the best work you've ever done on this channel. Your Magnum Opus, and good lord Kristen's voice is just beyond description

[@berserk_9581]

10 seconds in and you have my like. This game is an emotional journey and I love it. Awesome music guys!

[@adamcannon3730]

That was incredibly epic stuff. Powerful. Just brilliant. Having a hard time finding words all of sudden.

[@welshlad691]

An increadible tribute, your have poured your love into this production and it shows, beatiful and emotional, you should all be so proud of what you have achieved

[@Rebecca_V.]

Wow, that was just amazing! A wonderful gift to the world and a special treat for me on my birthday. Thank you.

[@Lampvacuum]

This fits WAY too well as epic metal! Incredible work as always!

[@TBKitsune]

This cover is incredible!! Congratulations to everyone involved 🔥 🤘

[@KoroKhy]

It's been a while that I had shivers like that from a song. Literally crying. The whole Cover is a MASTERPIECE. Thank you so much for this. I am sure I'm not the only one for whom this particular song has a very special place in his heart and MAN did you guys touch my heart and soul with this. I'm lost for words. THANK YOU! KEEP ON!

[@SkarProductions]

This song is incredibly dear to me as well and it makes me happy that people who feel the same likes the cover. Means a lot!

[@dukeburden7588]

Dayum. Actual chills on my body. Amazing job!

[@GayDude69]

Incredible. A truly awesome cover of the best song, hands down, every composed for a video game.

[@princekaylon]

I cannot get over how epic this is. Beyond epic. Masterfully done, hauntingly beautiful.

[@doctorthroat-punch5537]

What a journey! You guys did an amazing job and I hope you get the recognition you deserve. Hell, I'd love this version on an orchestral scroll for my guild hall. 🤘🍻