「Snow Halation」METAL COVER 「Love Live!」

[@YaboiMatoi]

❄️ Nico Nico nii, my dudes! Maki best girl, prove me wrong! Thank you so much for checking out my cover of Snow Halation! A lotta things are going on in this epic le meme song - a full orchestra is playing alongside the guitars throughout the whole song, which ended up being quite the challenge to integrate haha! Let me know what you think, it's been quite the endeavour! My next cover will be *Pure Furies* from Touhou and I'll be going Live on Twitch, showing you the making of it! Make sure to follow me on ►www.twitch.tv/yaboi_matoi and let's hang out. I will also be releasing every upcoming cover on Spotify and iTunes, since you guys have been asking for more! (Links in the description!) Thank you so much for watching and for your patience, guys! Hope you enjoy! ^^

[@melon3442]

Dam finally after 1 month

[@Sillimant_]

Buying the music on iTunes has unironically been one of the best choices I've made in a while, nice to have the music while I'm out

[@YaboiMatoi]

That's so kind of you, man! I really appreciate it!

[@Sillimant_]

@@YaboiMatoi well, it's only fair to support artists you really like

[@WillowEpp]

Gotta stick with Nozomi but Maki is also amazing (Pile's voice... oh my!)

[@level1peasant]

I came for the touhou covers, and stayed for your personality and talent. Cheers!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you so much, man!!

[@EggSlashEther]

Did you know? The name "Snow Halation" probably doesn't mean anything literally. However, say it on the internet and it acts as a spell. However, it's hard to say if it'll be one of deterrence or attraction. As for the background, you can notice a single album cover was moved on Matoi's top shelf from last month. Additionally, his camera shot of his room is a bit to the left of last time. And the room is just about as poster-covered as ever. Awoo. Good work, mate. We'll always be looking forward to your covers.

[@YaboiMatoi]

Woah, that’s the most in-depth analysis, bro. 5 stars! Today I’ve added one more thing to the poster wall by the way lmao. Thanks a lot, mate! It means a lot :D

[@muscletone718]

Snow Halation does actually have a definition by the way. When it's foggy and snowing, you can usually make out individual snowflakes passing under streetlamps, but surrounding the streetlamp is a fuzzy blur of light. That's Snow Halation.

[@destroyerinazuma96]

A chap whose video sadly got deleted mentioned that the Japanese must have looked up the term and found the photography definition then decided it was cool. It was the same guy who analyzed Snow Halation's lyrics and came to the conclusion that it was Nozomi's love confession to Eli, if you read between the lines.

[@UltraEpicLeader10020]

µ'sic forever.

[@lotus_violet]

Definitely wasn't expecting it to be this good ngl

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you, bro!!

[@nyannocent]

Siivagunner would be proud. Someone should show this to them maybe they'll use it in a rip with Yabois permission ofc

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, bro! SilvaGunner you get my permission to meme this, because it's not like you were literally part of my childhood or anything.

[@juronghe4591]

It's so great to hear this song after muse stopped their activity for such a long time! QwQ

[@ZephyriannaCh]

LOVE THIS! Never knew Snow Halation could sound so good as a rock song!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you so much!! 🥳

[@easternyoukai1309]

Wow didn’t expect this one, nice cover like always my dude

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you! This idea came outta nowhere, so I understand haha!

[@fabioalanmp]

This hair of yours reminds me so much of FamilyJules, almost though it was him playing lol Amazing cover as always, man!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Yeah I see that haha. This is my l0ckdown hair lmao. Thanks a lot, bro!

[@zjuneli2715]

没想到2021年还有人发μ's，感动哭了。。。 μ'sic forever !

[@paoloenrico5413]

Good to see you back man. I am not much of a hardcore fan of Love Live...yet But after hearing this, might as well be ayt? Going down the rabbit hole I go

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, man! Safe travels down the Love Live rabbit hole haha! I'm not too deep in it yet, but there's a lotta material on first glance!

[@Dee-mm1bt]

You're only 2 months late ;) Nice cover, as always!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Aaargh! I'm doing my best to release stuff quicker. Wish me luck!

[@Sillimant_]

@@YaboiMatoi honestly don't rush it, content is better when you're happy with it

[@tohrubo]

YOOO that cover was lit!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, man!!

[@dreamleaf552]

I would not have thought of you doing a Love Live cover but it's pretty awesome man. I admit Love Live is a bit of a guilty pleasure watch of mine haha. Nice job man!

[@Sillimant_]

who wouldn't love it tho

[@dreamleaf552]

@@Sillimant_ True dat

[@YaboiMatoi]

It was a pretty spontaneous idea, but this song is an absolute jam! The anime is very nice too!

[@dreamleaf552]

@@YaboiMatoi absolutely, it's a fun watch. I'm not super into the Idol animes but Love Live is one of the few I did manage to get into and ended up really enjoying. I still need to check out the newer series which I heard was good too! Also if you ever do a Love Live Sunshine cover please use best girl You photobomb face in the thumbnail! 😁

[@YaboiMatoi]

I've been dabbling in some Idolm@ster songs too and I've got the Mio Honda - Step! song stuck in my head recently haha. I'll keep that in mind about Love Live Sunshine 👀

[@ronelm2000]

I can definitely see this being played during the brief moment the myu's became punk rock members.

[@hagiaz]

Amazing cover!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you very much!!

[@wholock0001]

I knew this was gonna be a banger ever since I saw the guitar solo teaser!!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Eyy, Twitter squad! I appreciate you looking out for it like that, man!!

[@stellerseider270]

i have to admit, i have no real relation to this song, it's just this ""funny" meme song that everyone and everything is has a cover/mashup with" or something. but i think i start to get the appeal, since the song isn't bad, and finding a cool mashup or cover from someone you know and like can really bring out the best of it. It's always great to see you do the stuff you like, because you really put your heart in, and it shows.

[@YaboiMatoi]

I have to admit I got introduced to Love Live through memes as well, but this song was squeezing some happy tears out of me when I heard it, because it’s so beautifully written, so I had to have a go at it myself haha! Happy to hear from you about it. I really appreciate it! :D

[@Dee-mm1bt]

YuS! An upload!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Yooo, you’re quick! Let’s gooo!

[@AllVoiceHowdy]

This video came out when i was still dying in my online classes, finally have time to listen to some of your vids :D

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks a lot! Enjoy your time off classes haha! :D

[@henryisaway]

Hell yes!!! This slaps, amazing job mate!!

[@anipalary]

HOW'S IT POSSIBLE, I HAVEN'T SEEN A LOVE LIVE TRACK BY U?!? Awsome cover!!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, bro!!!

[@felipemedina463]

I like where this is going, I love your taste and your talent

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you! Trying to diversify to hit every musical taste bud alongside Touhou haha!

[@satorikomeiji8199]

I don't have twitch but at least I get to hear your awesome covers!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you so much! You can watch the livestreams even without an account, so drop by whenever you feel like it :D

[@ProjectEpsilon]

I love the way this turned out! The mixing is so solid in this one and the little video transitions got me good as well

[@YaboiMatoi]

That’s awesome! I’m glad all the mixing practice is paying off! Thanks so much, bro!

[@jpedro1800]

I know nothing about love live, but I always enjoy your covers :)

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks so much, mate! I appreciate the support even if I experiment around some too :D

[@AJSdanmakufu]

YES! THE MEMES! But wow jokes aside, this was incredibly well done! Great work as always

[@YaboiMatoi]

Ayee! Thank you so much, bro! Memerinos are stronk

[@yourlocalraccoondealer8611]

You've got one of the cleanest sounding guitar mixes on youtube man, right up there with TheDooo. Keep up the great work!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks so much! That means a lot, man. I'm still putting the hours into mixing skills. TheDooo's great!

[@LychkovIA]

Amazing! I like the effects in the backgrounds around 1:27 especially. Really hype as always - great work!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, Ivan! That part is heavily inspired by the original with the underwater sounding drums and all that haha! Added a square-ish synth, some high reverb guitars and violins to fill the space. Thank you, bro!!

[@NahTony]

YOOOOO this is sick dude!! I think this might be your best mix yet. The orchestra makes everything sound huge. I also love how you incorporated those chiptune synth parts halfway through the song. Really gave me some Anamanaguchi vibes. Overall this is an amazing cover! Keep up the great work!

[@YaboiMatoi]

YOOO Thanks so much, dude! The whole orchestra part was probably the most challenging since these love to collide with guitars lmao. And I was totally going for that Anamanaguchi animu vibe there, so that's really nice to hear, man!

[@NahTony]

@@YaboiMatoi Yea I know that feel haha. Totally worth it in the end tho

[@WillowEpp]

Wow, didn't see this coming. Also, didn't expect it to sound as cool as it does! I like how you layered in the playful flourish phrases to evoke the original instrumentation; it's very natural and helps break up what might otherwise sound like pop that's missing its lyrics. Now that you've gotten the meme out of the way, will you dare to descend into idol hell and do some of the other bangers they've put together for LL? :P

[@YaboiMatoi]

That's awesome, thanks a lot!! It's always kind of a challenge to preserve the vocal quality of the lyrics in an instrumental track, so I'm really glad you like it! I heard there's a new Love Live anime coming out too, so I'm willing to experiment with whatever they're planning there :D

[@jaimerojas6578]

Looks like you're having tons of fun! that's awesome keep it up! and you talented AF bro!

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you so much, bro!! Making these is a lotta fun indeed. Already working on the next one 👀

[@jaimerojas6578]

@@YaboiMatoi awesome! I'll be looking forward to it :)

[@jaimerojas6578]

@@YaboiMatoi BTW Yuru Yuri Covers when? lol

[@YaboiMatoi]

Akariiin! I dunno, maybe when some more people are interested. Yuru Yuri is a comfy anime. I'll keep your suggestion in mind!

[@PrScandium]

Where flintstones ?

[@PrScandium]

Dude got the joke and hearted my comment on an old video in 2 minutes. That's some serious commitment to thé channel. Keep up btw, this cover was great !

[@Sillimant_]

I appreciate Kotori in the thumbnail. best girl in the best video

[@YaboiMatoi]

I couldn't decide between putting Nico Nico Nii, this Kotori meme face or the Umi Sonoda Poker face for the thumbnail lmao.

[@Sillimant_]

@@YaboiMatoi I'm heavily biased but I think the photobomb kotori was the best option, I think it emphasises the happy feel of the song

[@dreamleaf552]

@@YaboiMatoi Kotori photobomb face is fitting for a thumbnail I'd say

[@tisb8901]

μ's love forever!!!!!

[@kelvinnueveanimeguitar1983]

Nice job!! Keep it up! That's alot of guitars XD

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thank you! Will do! :D

[@xavifrfr]

awesome cover

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks!

[@niconicokms1424]

I didn’t expect love live here. So what’s your favorite u’s song? I personally really like loveless world and lily white’s songs

[@YaboiMatoi]

"Sore wa Bokutachi no Kiseki" and "Snow Halation" are pretty cool. I should check out more, there's a lot for me to discover. I'll listen to the ones you've mentioned!

[@Sillimant_]

@@YaboiMatoi there are a lot. You'll end up down a serious rabbit hole

[@cristhiantupaznt6108]

"... and "Snow Halation" are pretty cool." Yes, Snow Halation sounds pretty "cool" to me...

[@AAAA_abcd]

todokete

[@videogamescoverftw]

Not my thing but then again i guess any song you cover can be my thing

[@YaboiMatoi]

That's wholesome. Thanks, mate!

[@Val-ul5fl]

THANKS i love it :D

[@YaboiMatoi]

I thank you! 🙌

[@Val-ul5fl]

@@YaboiMatoi also I decided to map it on osu! (rhythm game if you haven't heard about it) if that's alright with you, but I'm unsure about the bpm of the song, I first thought it'd be 173 like the original but it seems more around 172.55? if you have the exact one it'd be great :D

[@YaboiMatoi]

Oooh, that's awesome! You're right, the exact BPM is 172.55. Share the link to the map when you're done. I really appreciate it :D

[@Val-ul5fl]

@@YaboiMatoi alright, will do! I'm gonna have real fun mapping it since how much effort you put in it which makes it have a lot going on :D

[@Val-ul5fl]

@@YaboiMatoi here's the link of the map osu.ppy.sh/beatmapsets/1394920#osu/2879337 it's not really finished yet, will add more difficulties but the first and hardest one is done :)

[@synotheman]

HELL YEAH!!

[@istri_]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@icecrownpoint]

H-H-H-greg, the Christmas in July...

[@medkitlover793]

Can you do emotinal​ skyscraper​ byakuren theme cover please?

[@YaboiMatoi]

Yup, I have plans for it! 👍

[@yoru900]

Now this is todokete

[@toast2300]

our boi is having fun with the weeb anthem it seems. It is such a great cover, great job

[@YaboiMatoi]

It’s a great song! Thank you, bro!

[@Greystar2426]

A very Nice >:] cover if I say so myself

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks bro!! >:D

[@BattousaiHBr]

if you don't stop this while you still can, i'll break your nico nico niicaps

[@YaboiMatoi]

Nico Nico Formula 1 sound

[@userTarantula]

☺️❤️

[@haxalicious]

Fleentstones?

[@ismtud1364]

Um, dont know what to say. This is cool

[@KamakiH]

I kept hearing a clicking sound on the right side, was that intentional?

[@YaboiMatoi]

I don't hear it on my end. Maybe others wanna chime in on that matter?

[@KamakiH]

@@YaboiMatoi Happens 2:06 and at 2:20.

[@YaboiMatoi]

@@KamakiH Aaah, you mean also at 2:11? That's the ride cymbal. It's intentional :>

[@lazycatatmydorm3479]

Ngl at Perldrop stream, this theme is kinda Touhou 18 stage 3 theme

[@YaboiMatoi]

I hear it lmao. That one passage is pretty much identical haha!

[@astralabyss8]

R.I.P Chad Warden

[@PhoenixV2X]

DUDE PLS COVER C64 TETRIS THEME.

[@ericesteban870]

¿Tab? 😔

[@YaboiMatoi]

I play all my songs by ear, so I have no tabs sorry 🙏

[@superbocky9891]

Gonna listen to this even when Ill be 70 years old

[@YaboiMatoi]

Yooo, I’ll be doing this stuff even past 70 years old. Let’s gooo!

[@SimplySora_]

LET'S GOOOOOOO Who's best girl?

[@YaboiMatoi]

Maki, Eli or Umi 👀

[@SimplySora_]

@@YaboiMatoi Good choices, good choices. Umi takes the cake for me

[@BAMB00STE]

After playing this in osu! at 1.5x speed for hundreds of times, the original sounds really slow. Great cover though

[@YaboiMatoi]

Thanks, mate! Osu gang!

[@spongegropgd1496]

like always with me :)

[@zeluqa]

It's now touhou but I'll take it

[@Luingi]

Siivagunner should see this

[@NTSTS0]

how the hell does this have so few views/likes

[@EZKawaii]

Xd