Mega Man X - Spark Mandrill (remix)

Well, this one's been requested a lot. Aaaand it's another track that won't render properly no matter what. Definitely time to sit down and remake the preset I've been using, this one's obviously bottlenecking too badly for proper use. Shame, 'cause I think it sounds pretty baller. I wanted to continue my Krukmeister theme for the Mega Man stuff, but he unfortunately doesn't seem to have made a Spark Mandrill wallpaper. Luckily, some cool dude who goes by the name Oldhat104 made something similar. Check out his stuff: oldhat104.deviantart.com/
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Audio react by Brad Grantmyre (and mocarg?)
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[@kriegfalke1]

don't listen to this masterpiece while driving. it's dangerous!

[@Sin526]

Especially at 1:31... your foot WILL instinctually hit the FLOOR

[@involuntaryanalysis]

This is true.

[@MarsRestorations]

Too late...

[@AviAceC130]

^ FACTS

[@firstwatch3285]

I tried this and the lights kept going on and off

[@yeoldhermit]

"Yo... this song is really good."

[@cameroncall5163]

"I got that reference!"

[@Jefry007]

The better battle of rock

[@SamuelXC]

Jajajaja came from the same place

[@aracistnigga9554]

I think that we everybody came for the same place buddy

[@VertexNull]

I'M A BIG BOOOOOOYYYYY!!!

[@blue-zmariossbu]

Even though he was literally one of the easiest bosses, you gotta admit, his music was boppin

[@fbistatmajor5918]

He's actually hard if you don't use his weakness, he's very quick and unpredictable especially in xbuster only/no upgrades challenges

[@xflame7556]

@@fbistatmajor5918 hard agree

[@theothesir]

S. Mandrill theme be hitting different.

[@dumpsockpuppet5619]

@@fbistatmajor5918 actually a fully charged shot (w/o upgrades) also stuns him with a little knockbacl, honestly the hatderdes part with him in a no upgrades run is the jump timming to avoid his dashing jump from a wall, personally i think Sting chameleom. (Darn RNG spines) and launch Octupus(Missile Span) tend to be the the hardest of the maverivks to deal with when making minimalist buster only runs

[@fbistatmajor5918]

@@dumpsockpuppet5619 chameleon is a pain in the ass I totally agree

[@PowerAttack]

This took my childhood and supercharged it. 10/10

[@krima9628]

X2

[@pizzaschnoesel5896]

Super Castlevania Super...SUPER Castlevania SU-

[@someidiot6067]

wait wut wdym

[@schizophrenic_rambler]

@@pizzaschnoesel5896 yeah, Super Mario Bros. was my childhood too. I liked it when Crash from Pallet Town defeated Akuma using the Master Sword

[@Queso_19]

@@schizophrenic_rambler :(

[@mattmccloskey8102]

I was saying "yo this song is really good" back in 1993 when this game came out

[@gorila_albino]

same here

[@swordguy8]

@Cristian Llamas I literally read Matt's comment and nodded and said "yeah...".

[@Trooper10231]

Saaaaame 😂

[@TheRealMew2king]

could i have permission to use this on my stream sometimes? or a video? this is awesome!

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

yep. I'll be happy if you throw me a link somewhere if you do

[@bobthemage2331]

I saw the pfp and thought it was some guy using the image but no, this is the real actual m2k. Big fan

[@Pabueno]

holy shit dude m2k

[@knightro9235]

m2k has only the greatest taste in music

[@zed20xx53]

oh hey, it's actually M2K. Dope.

[@ohnoesknowsnonose]

That 80s-like instrument at the back at 1:09 is totally killer

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

+Schlomo Shekelbergstein FM synths are the bomb.

[@isectoid9454]

+Stone McKnuckle Here. Have another sub. What do you mean you've reached your sub limit? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY SUB!

[@ragnorak642]

+Stone McKnuckle DAMN SYNTHS! *Paladin Max*

[@Utubesuxmycock]

its just a keyboard noob......

[@darthgames3]

@@Utubesuxmycock keyboards are still awesome

[@jayive34]

Kinda sounds like something you would hear in a 80's Space Opera Anime. It is utterly Glorious.

[@AzrielPSX]

glorious is an understatement

[@skywardsaint1253]

3:29 'The remix is over, Knuckle.' "That's where your wrong! Not when I shift into MAXIMUM *OVERDRIVE!* *HYAAH!* "

[@cjchazy2539]

SkywardSaint Nice Spongebob reference

[@BigForte]

This is the part where Spark mandrill trades out his burnt out guitar for the turbo fed monster that is the last chorus!

[@falconfive7798]

Me at 3:29 🔥

[@shirshobanerjee7751]

Final lap in mario kart be like

[@Iad83]

I love it when remixes do a faithful rendition of the original song, and then go and add a bunch of their own stuff after that is also very responsible to the source. Very cool 👌

[@ducktail4068]

Finally amazing MEGAMAN X songs are getting the appreciation they deserve. All because of 1 funny video.

[@lookatmynose9788]

Not really

[@lanzer6990]

They always had, armored armadillo too

[@firstnamesurname2482]

X vs Zero theme will always be my favourites. We will be boppin' heads again when x5 got animated.

[@JavierRamirez-wq9hu]

Dame XD

[@firstnamesurname2482]

​@@Arc_AZ Try it, it's still holds up to this day. After that, try X2, its even better. X3 is little weird X4 is fun X5 is also fun, but dialog box somewhat ruined gameplay X6 is a clusterfuck, but fun type of clusterfuck Can't say about X7, but majority said it sucks because shift from 2d to 3d. Also X is not in that game, you need to beat it once.(WTF?) Only played a bit of X8, it's fun, they go back to sidscrolling formula.

[@prestonbradford1321]

I’m a professional wrestler and I was wondering if I could use this as my entrance theme song

[@11GrindTime11]

Yes you can use it. I didn't make this song but I give you permission because it'll be badass.

[@PinkA-rf8kk]

​@@11GrindTime11😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Pichu-82]

Between this and the opening stage remixes... YOU GOT... NEW SUBSCRIBER.

[@jotreliving2614]

Damn. If Mega Man X ever got remade again, this is the perfect instrumentation for most stages. The soaring electric guitars, the sound of it all, just perfect. So Mega Man X.

[@garchompelago]

Yo... angelo! Wait, wrong vid.

[@logantillman7409]

Has that rock always been there?

[@agraftonstone]

@@logantillman7409 IS THIS A FUCKING JOJO REFERENCE?! =D

[@someguywhosometimesmakesjo1006]

🗿

[@sloanpriest4448]

@@someguywhosometimesmakesjo1006 Can't scroll by without saying yo angelo

[@AngeloRosales64]

Yo what's up?

[@leonderprofie123]

More than epic!

[@fiveniner360dergermane5]

Galileel Du hier? Das sas is doch soos Geilleil

[@TherionX2.]

Bruhhhhh

[@heinrichfassbauer462]

Soooos

[@FluffyKiri]

Everytime... Every single time you release a new one. DIAMOND HARD NIPPLES MAN Dx IT'S SO GOOOD

[@Punkledunk]

+Stone McKnuckle LOOL

[@MachineKing]

+Stone McKnuckle Lmao \_/

[@rayniac211]

+Kiritsune Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@twaggytheatricks4960]

+Stone McKnuckle You mean that it fills you with determination. ...Okay. I'll see myself out, that joke's gonna get overused anyway.

[@sailordarty9032]

That's...Well, I don't even know what that is!

[@sumboschitt7918]

This is easily my favorite metal remix to Spark Mandrill. Well done!

[@frontrowattheshitshow8849]

I'm listening to this with my earbuds in and I notice that I'm not afraid the song will damage my hearing. You paid attention to the volume levels and I just want to say how much I appreciate that attention to the work.

[@ArxGaming67]

How has this existed for 6 Whole Years And I only found it today?

[@ArxGaming67]

Instant Subscribe Holy shit

[@k474]

Yo, this song is really good... Listo, ya cumplí con mi parte.

[@cecimed5474]

3 people never could defeat Spark Mandrill

[@sailordarty9032]

Should have used Shotgun Ice.

[@chainmengaming]

209 couldn't get the damn heart and sub tank.

[@zaredluna2456]

@@chainmengaming his heart tank is a pain in the ass to get

[@chainmengaming]

@@zaredluna2456 agreed

[@seakermac]

@@sailordarty9032 shotgun ice is for milk drinkers

[@SeabornNomad]

Dear stone. I've been listening to you all day at work, now at home. Your versions of these songs have magnitudes more power and feeling. I can't get enough.

[@batmanstudios7127]

“ Y O , T H I S S O N G I S R E A L L Y G O O D . “ TerminalMontage’s Something about series’ Mega Man X.

[@vajrayana4504]

Holy d*mn!! what an epic and well produced remix. I am getting so pumped by this! Great stuff man!

[@Yuumizada]

I am usually very picky about covers of my favorite songs. This cover is actually very, very good! Got yourself my respect.

[@franciscogerardohernandezr4788]

Keep coming back again and again. This is the best spark mandrill remix on the internet. That is a fucking feat.

[@agiar2000]

Such an awesome track. I remember how intense this stage was before I realized two major ways to change it up. First, I defeat Storm Eagle, which crashes that aircraft into the power plant, knocking out a number of threats, including the mini-boss's ability to fire those charged electrical bolts. Second, I defeat Chill Penguin to obtain the Shotgun Ice, rendering Spark Mandrill a trivial non-challenge. But _BEFORE_ I learned to do that, this stage was so intense!! XD This remix captures that intense feeling so well, and I love it!

[@R0n1n760]

Capcom, with the success of Remaking the Resident Evil series. You should all focus on remaking the Mega Man X series. No bullshit, same side scrolling, clean graphics, extra video animations before/after boss fights, the option to do original or remixed tracks (like this). Imagine.... fuck... they could reintroduce the series.

[@TokayGeckoGuy]

I think the x series aged pretty well imo with the exceptions of the 3d ones. However, if they were to remake it, I hope they collaberate with Arc System Works to make it resemble the 2d sprite animation while making it 3d.

[@sagaswp]

Check out 20XX on Steam

[@bigberto707]

Maybe a retry on maverick Hunters X? You know instead of just being on the PSP but on all consoles and PC?

[@TheNewRobotMaster]

Yeah they tried on PSP, which had notoriously high pirate rates. If they remade them and honestly didn't try to screw over the player base, I know it will make them money. Look at the Zelda Links Awakening remake and other remakes, they make good money if the base product is great.

[@moshimosan]

Well there is online megaman x now

[@MazthorilMusic]

This accelerated version at the end is trully a gift, thanks !

[@hollycloutier2727]

Man, I heard your Spark Man theme a few years ago and absolutely loved it. And now I find this beauty here and it's almost a year old. A subscribe is most definitely in order. Thank you for your work!

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

+Holly Cloutier Much obliged!

[@zackr8910]

Fantastic remix! It's such a nice rarity when new sections are added to a song and it sounds just as good as the original

[@samuelguzman606]

I Will do a push-up every time I see a "Yo, this song is really good" coment on any MegaMan Spark Mandrill video, wish me luck

[@andrewowens4421]

You gonna be jacked.

[@lewiswalter1201]

6 packs yet ?

[@samuelguzman606]

@@lewiswalter1201 Eight pack Bro

[@cobaltordinaire5219]

12 pack soon?

[@samuelguzman606]

@@cobaltordinaire5219 I think It is very probable

[@Concealed.Revealed]

I was having a not so great day....then I listened to this song. Thank you sir! I love Mega man X games & music.

[@jhondersalazargallardo8960]

Potente!! muy bien. Gracias. Los 90s jamás regresaran, pero... desde aquí nos transportamos.

[@enrikik1]

Amen por lo que dijisteis los 90s la mejor década

[@MelodiousIllumination]

So epic. Love coming back to your remixes. Always puts me in a great mood

[@benankenman3909]

“Yo... this song is song is really good.” I’m so creative

[@Sth809]

*INDEED*

[@francovenica1531]

Something about *wink wink* this comment makes me ring a bell, why that could be?

[@dadwholefttogetmilk4083]

Hmm, yes the floor here seems to be made out of floor

[@idioticreborn]

can’t get enough of that last minute with the tempo boost

[@setlight]

Dude, there are days that I listen to this music for hours on loop

[@zeeke.tv_4842]

Now if only his boss fight was as god like as the theme. #ShotgunIce

[@firstnamelastname6669]

Isaiah Bryant I get it because spark mandrill's weakness is the shotgun ice

[@danputman9586]

If you fight him with the mega buster it's a great fight!

[@franciscogerardohernandezr4788]

I think Megaman games have never been worthy of their soundtracks. Perhaps Megaman IV IMHO.

[@heebsgames]

Most of the bosses in Mega Man X are extremely easy if you use their weakness. Try going through the game with only the x buster and no upgrades (except the boots as they're unavoidable). I promise you won't be disappointed.

[@edge3220]

Maybe the only boss in MMX history to beat without having to take a single step.

[@michaelvstheworld1938]

+Stone McKnuckle This has got to be one of your finest pieces. Personally I feel Spark Mandrill's theme is one of the hardest to remix with the same spirit behind the original. But you sir have done so beyond my highest expectations. Even surpassing my previous favorite from Breis. Kudos to you sir. Looking forward to more masterpieces.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

+MichaelVStheworld Thanks, that means a lot to me. I wrote like an A4 on my patreon page explaining all the gripes I have with this tune. Perhaps I'm too harsh on my own stuff.

[@aryazhere421]

Hey Stone Mcknuckle, I remember to listening to this when it was first made quite a while ago and I just remember feeling so thrilled by the sound and composition. I've loved this song for so long and always come back to it whenever I feel like it. To me it's been a integral part of part of my childhood. I wanted to thank you for making this amazing masterpiece and I wanted to ask you two things: Would you ever considering doing a remake or remaster of this in the future? And would you ever consider putting this up on spofity? Thanks so much for making this, really. I don't think words can express how much enjoyment I have gained from it! ❤

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Yes. There's a remaster on bandcamp although it's not very good, but I've said before that when in done with the entire soundtrack I'm going to remaster all of the tracks and release a compilation disc. As for Spotify, yes, I'm going to. When, in not sure, but its going to happen.

[@LifeandItsCanvas]

Sick. Epic Its like being in a fighter jet going mach speed with sick tunes bro. Woooosh!!!!!!

[@smh9902]

Thats more like his "Afterburner" remix, but yeah.

[@Sin526]

@@smh9902 This is more Afterburner than "Afterburner"...

[@smh9902]

@@Sin526I Depends. I think SMCK's Spark Mandrill is more metal than his Afterburner, but SMCK's "Afterburner" remix has a much more "high tech" vibe to it. It just conjures up images of unfathomably advanced high tech black project area 51 esque super air/spacecraft taking to the skies and ruining the helpless enemy's day. Imagine an alien reproduction vehicle, a manned flying saucer. And play SMCK's "Afterburner" to it taking to the skies. It just makes sense.

[@Ddaviwolf]

Stone McKnuckle is a cool name

[@federicobarreri7639]

Ddavi Wolf Stone McKnuckles...& Knuckles

[@EdKolis]

Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series!

[@phantomstar9529]

& Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

[@Snake3y3z]

I pronounce it like the Movie Trailer Announcer Voice... Stone McKnuucklllleeee 🤘🏼😜

[@SPIREDOCKLATERRA]

Could be its very own maverick name in an x game

[@xflame7556]

0:56 this part always gives me goosebumps, it's S O G O O D

[@MaPee1982]

This definitely sounds like authentic Japanese style rock. Not sure if it was intentional. If so, good job 👌

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Biggest influences are Japanese for sure, yeah.

[@4wazza]

Would go great with race scenes from Initial D

[@hajimeokajima]

@@4wazza Wait... So Eurobeat isn't good enough? Still, a Eurobeat version will surely do the trick.

[@leneff1414]

it has practically the same sound of silent jealousy covered by cellador

[@bradwetzel2184]

You're out of control! You're on Spotify now?! Congrats my dude, You shred with the best of them.

[@MrZRACER]

I can't stop listening to this right now since TM's video. Its my "listen to it everyday before I forget about it for a few months" song.

[@amongallothers]

I was not ready for the full power at the end. Consider my face MELTED.

[@AlexSvGhst]

6y later still sounds sick af! Amazing job!

[@leggomyeggo5773]

I listened to this I'm a big boy now

[@Azurada23rd]

**YOU’RE A MEGA MAN NOW**

[@SiberianScytheYT]

You're a big boy now.

[@GSkateboy]

NO YOU DIDNT

[@leggomyeggo5773]

@@GSkateboy you don't know that

[@shadowwolf8698]

once the deep guitars kicked in i was hooked great job guy will never get tired of these keep er comin

[@Coconeru]

These are totally fucking sweet man. Always a great surprise to see another one since Armored Armadillo!

[@jumpfold]

Coconeru link? he did armadillo? I must hear it

[@jumpfold]

Coconeru I found it YAS

[@proto4841]

I know I'm not the first one to say it but... "Yo, this song is really good"

[@EpicGameMusic]

This is fucking awesome!

[@Euphoria0011]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@rodrigo-ry8cs]

Please put this on spotify xc

[@fiveniner360dergermane5]

Epic Game Music HELL YEAH BRO

[@MukhtarSiddiq]

I always adore SparkMandrill music. Now this awesome remix... makes me love it more. Thanks. 👍

[@CameronStockton1]

315 people were crushed by Spark Mandrill!

[@sanvic8261]

they forgot to use the shotgun ice from chill penguin

[@sparkshark5285]

Make that 323

[@noobtube64]

Whoops! I might have pressed the dislike button while grabbing my phone. I do that sometimes. I fixed that.

[@sanvic8261]

@@noobtube64 '-'

[@GREGG2099]

That ENDING!!!!! MEGA BUSTERED THAT!

[@Draiter]

5 seconds into this cover, and it was an instant subscribe from me. Your cover, my good sir, is nothing short of epic. Thank you.

[@BradDaemons]

subscribed, i cant get over how amazing this intro is. you nailed it!

[@MrBigCookieCrumble]

I cant stop listening to this song seriously ITS SO FRIKKIN GOOOOOD!!!!!

[@trollzattack80]

This is a bowl of kickass dipped in chocolate and cranked to 11. Great work Stone! I'd love to see more Guilty Gear but if you don't, it doesn't matter. This is amazing.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

+trollzattack80 There'll be more Guilty Gear, don't worry.

[@RipTheJackR]

The image is brilliant, and godless :) Edit: the interpretation of the track made by the creator is welcomed, ive been scavenging youtube (for 5 years+) etc for covers of this track, and this gotta be my 301238th, and this one is one of the better. Good work and keep it up mate.

[@jordanjoestar9096]

I love how megaman Xs music is so good it holds up even today with some of the most GodTier covers like this

[@lookatmynose9788]

"Yo...this song is really good." - Bandwagon Riders, 2020

[@pionevada282]

But you gotta admit This song is really good

[@janmarcoperezbatres2203]

Damn, so this will be said by someone in more than 18k years from now on?

[@lookatmynose9788]

I am very clever >:(

[@kanemccarthy1979]

@@lookatmynose9788 whatever helps you sleep at night

[@g_g5631]

I have to admit I did come here because of terminal montage but before that I really liked a lot of the characters from the mega man franchise like x ,Zero, bass and rush

[@YokoTakeo]

3:30 Holy shit the hype

[@codyreynolds2400]

nothing short of incredible. i usually prefer covers over remixes, but in this case you blew it out of the water! now there is only one version of this song I listen to, this one

[@DualThreat1]

How have I not seen this until today? Dude this is so good. I'd say this is the best Mega Man remix ever. It's so dang smooth. #1 man!

[@DualThreat1]

And I'm back 1 year after my initial comment. It's still awesome.

[@DualThreat1]

Back again 2 years later lol! Still the best Mega Man remix of all time. Well done sir.

[@mariapelkey1162]

This song was amazing 7 yrs ago and it's still friggin amazing today 😁

[@Trooper10231]

Still listening in 2023!

[@GoreNoiseGrindGuiih]

My nobleman, what a music... when I was a child in the 90s Megaman X was (and still) the one of my favorite cartridges. I always imagined what the performed versions of MMX would be like with the pure Metal. The blue robot and rock'n roll are in my heart \,,,/,

[@pokestarhero]

Nicely said good chap

[@CDawg009]

Gotta be honest... this is like 20 times better than the original. I see why this remix has the most views out of all vids on your channel. Spectacularly done, sir.

[@aerithzero]

Awesome !!!! I could play this while playing spark mandril stage once more. Simply beautiful...... Keep the megaman x series alive over the time.....

[@AegixDrakan]

This is one of those remixes I never knew I needed until this exact moment. Thank you.

[@EdwinWade]

Wow man sick remix!! And I have to say I love the 3:29 part.

[@slibah]

Thanks for a new morning coffee song to listen from now on! Good work!

[@Dante9345]

I still remember when this video was less than 100k. Got me through my weight loss era. May this banger live on within us forever.

[@SeptimusCain]

Hey....Mr. Mcknuckle. I have been sifting through a large quantity of your music, especially anything Megaman X. I just thought you should know that this shit rocks JUST a little too much. Someone might get amped listening to this, jump up and scream "AWW FUKKIN RIGHT" and swing there fists around madly, hitting a nearby, mother. Had any Similar side affects?

[@DHTheAlaskan]

I ended up starting a brawl at work due to this. The anger lasted only a few seconds before we just started moshing due to how awesome it is. I am typing this with my broken hand.

[@ActionJackson321]

I've had an erection for the past 8 hours. I'm not going to call my doctor.

[@crispyspeakerzprod3546]

@@ActionJackson321 What the fuck? XD

[@StrayLion]

The cover is great but that intro is HEAT.

[@switch8372]

I think you have by far the best mega man remix on the internet in its entirety. Armored Armadillo just tore my ears apart with how awesome it was, and this......this... I can't put it to words. I really look forward to hearing your future work(especially the mega man remixes). A Sting Chameleon or a Tornado man perhaps? Just a suggestion, but no matter what you do, I, and many others, are sure to enjoy it.

[@jumpfold]

been listening to your tacks quite a bit in the last two weeks awesome work

[@Xandrosis]

Here is a good example of how to turn a really cool 90's theme into glorious Madness.

[@Starcrow999]

Clean as hell. Good stuff man...

[@juliolopez7914]

I freaking LOVE these tracks! Great for working outs and getting pumped!

[@DarkRedPsycho92]

Dang, this sounds badass! I can't stop banging my head to this awesome musical masterpiece! 🤘😝

[@Zagardal]

Almost didn't believe it. Thank you for this one, man, it's fucking great.

[@cobaltordinaire5219]

so... why do both spark bosses in the megaman series have such bangers of stage songs and are both amazing remixes from this channel?

[@kirbo3797]

Because spark bosses are shocking 😅

[@cyg1]

That is AMAZING dude. Congratulations on the awesome work! Keep up :)

[@XxZero1990xX]

Your cover of this track is hands down the best I’ve ever heard.

[@TinyMeatGaang]

"I'm A mEgaMaN NoW"

[@SKJmin]

Definitely one of the best MMX remixes!!

[@valkeriancreator]

Amazing remix! I think I am going to use it as motivation to write one of the most epic battle scenes for the sci-fi action-thriller that I am planning to challenge the Matrix ;) Awesome work Stone Mcknuckle 👏

[@Lexsoufz]

can't wait to see this project of yours. more details?

[@GS-hz4yv]

Me in my mind: “Wait what the- oh crap, it’s getting faster!”

[@claylilac3023]

This stage taught me the dangers of electricity... and the hidden power of snowballs.

[@Avetho]

The rock hit so hard my ear started ringing XD You got me jiving, my brain probably doesn't appreciate the headbanging but this is real proper SUBLIME

[@DanielGonzalez-kr4ed]

Bruh... keep making them metal remixes of ALL X series soundtracks!! This MOTIVATES me at the gym!

[@martins_o_liso]

Essa música é uma pedrada monstruosa

[@Evangelion543]

When TerminalMontage brings out a classic!

[@blaze4metal]

Back in the day, half the reason I'd replay X1 was for the soundtrack. Used to play the songs from the options screen while I did my homework. Thanks for these

[@hiiambarney4489]

That intro still sends chills down my spine ay

[@furygord2928]

Can u imagine this song on guitar hero? 🤯