The Tower ~ NieR: Automata acapella cover

[@TezasTunes]

Maybe it's finally time I shared why this song in particular is so special to me. It has to do with my personal experience as a player. Spoilers for NieR Automata, Route C: After everything that happened in Routes A and B, I really didn't know what to expect next from Automata. I had been putting off starting the next route until my best friend told me I *had* to get it started, that it was so worth it--and so, of course, I listened. That night, I sat down in front of my computer, booted up the game, and hit start... There was such an incredible impact to that start, after the initial part with 2B, once it moved to 9S. Standing atop a building, staring off into the distance of the ruins... Everything would have seemed normal, were it not for the song playing. The melancholy, haunting drone that had replaced the usual City Ruins theme caught me off guard. Standing there alone, making my way into the city, I still felt strange. Even as I began to perform what felt like a routine main story quest at that point, there was an atmosphere around me granted by the song, its emptiness, its lack of vocals, and the disturbing serenity it granted. Down went one machine, then another, then another, hacking my way to victory all alone... Then the fourth machine came, and all at once, everything changed. The vocals kicked in for me--not just anywhere, but right at the song's chorus. It hit me like a tidal wave, and struck my heart right at its core. Staring across the city from my high vantage point as the singing kicked in, everything felt different. I knew something was going to change, that nothing would ever be the way it had been before. And the song was just so...unimaginably, indescribably beautiful. I couldn't do anything but stand there and listen, absorb it, *feel* it. It feels like something so unique, something different for every person who plays the game. For me, I felt like my world had shifted. The impact games can have is immeasurable, and I love when I personally am reminded of that. For that, this song has stuck in my heart, ever since that first moment.

[@flippedoutcookie]

This song is extremely atmospheric. Listening to it for the first time hits you a lot like falling in love with a person you've just met. Very unique. Anyways thanks for the remix I listen to it time to time.

[@imjoul3]

The entire concept of the tower is just so mysterious, strange and beautiful but there's also this sense of dread and meaninglessness. The emotions are way too hard for me to describe but there's something about the story context and this song that make it very powerful

[@cornlobby8404]

You said it perfectly, just why this song in particular stands out in the NieR: Automata OST. It's a beautiful, melancholic, and haunting song, yes, but what makes it special to I think a lot of people, is exactly where it plays. It's the theme of the Tower, but before the Tower is even shown it plays. It plays before the biggest event in the entire game. The event that happens right before the Tower rises. It's as if the song is mourning something. The chorus comes in and like you said, it was as if something was going to happen and it would be irreversible. This isn't triumphant music for clearing the way for YoRHa's pilots to descend. This was something else. And then it plays again in the Tower. When you enter as 9S, after seeing everything that is Branch C/D. That chorus, it hits again. Like a wall of bricks, that chorus hits and you're left to reflect on everything that you just went through, all the loss, tragedy, and anguish our protagonists have had to suffer through. The first part is haunting, it's mysterious, it feels uncertain. The second part is melancholic, empty, somewhat pained. This song acts not only as a warning song, but also a mourning theme. It's a song used very rarely, but it is perfectly used in both instances. Your cover is great, thank you for making such a great version of this beautiful theme!

[@TezasTunes]

@@cornlobby8404 YES, I am so glad that someone understands how I feel!!! Your words resonate with me just as much. I really do agree that it's just...it's so perfect! And I'm so glad that you like my cover and feel it does the song justice ;w;

[@Morrowclaw]

That voice cured my Corona symptoms.

[@ireallyreallyreallylikethisimg]

GeT AwAy FrOM Me

[@nightslasher9384]

No, you were suffering the Logic Virus.

[@YoRHaUnit2Babe]

yet it instantly gives logic virus

[@jeffbezos3200]

Came here from Sandman. Damn, mate, that’s a sub from me. Gg

[@KairuHakubi]

Oh you're in for a treat if you haven't already finished binging her entire archive. the Undertale covers give me the good feelings.

[@manwhatthehellman]

s a m e

[@LucinaMarthLowell]

Right?! I checked her KZbin channel to find more like this, but I'm hit with nier accapella. And then I'm hit with automata flashbacks

[@WinterDivine9]

Same hat, same boat

[@mars3041]

Same man. Easy sub.

[@ordinaryyoutubechannel582]

Lyrics: some gibberish in a made up language ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh weeoooeeeoooeeeoooeeeooo

[@TezasTunes]

Something something WhoaaaAaaaaaa something something aaaaaaahhhhh

[@zackdoesstuff1905]

Every language is a made up language

[@phantomluka3911]

ZackDoesStuff woah, just fucking blew my mind

[@nightslasher9384]

ZackDoesStuff Woah, dude!!!! Take it step back. Too deep for my liking.

[@dragomiralexandru9050]

@@zackdoesstuff1905 we just need to understand its magic

[@uhhdudethatwouldbesalt672]

Oh boy is it crying time already? Yeah it's about that time

[@ToolFan-co4bc]

When are we getting an amusement park ost cover?

[@TezasTunes]

Tool Fan 1337 Maybe someday! It feels like that one would be hard for me to acapella-ize

[@Sintarzus]

@@TezasTunes even a normal cover would be awesome

[@ToolFan-co4bc]

@@TezasTunes even a normal cover would be fine. Only reason I'm asking is bc it's the best nier song

[@Noah--07]

Yes

[@hylian6418]

@@ToolFan-co4bc Cold Rain is better, fight me.

[@hinrikelvar]

i come back to this a lot. such an incredible and powerful arrangement

[@obi-onekenerdi]

Remarkable what one can do with merely their own voice. Absolutely lovely and beautiful work you do, I am true impressed and delighted every time.

[@Odysseus405]

Once again your beautiful voice pays a song it’s due. Truly a song that I can listen too anytime any day.

[@ToolFan-co4bc]

Your voice is so soothing oof.

[@SionBarzhado]

Wow, I just keep being more amazed by your work as hear more of your covers! If anyone hasn’t yet, I’d be surprised if no one’s hired or contracted you to be a vocalist for any tracks in a game yet!

[@KenChanNoodleDAI]

Good Lord. This brought back all the memories and melancholy from this game...your voice is insanely good.

[@PrimeCarrot]

Subbed as soon as I heard your voice

[@aaagrey6323]

How is this only 2k views? This is one of the most beautiful things, AND 6 minute Accapella? That's so much of just pure omg this is amazing

[@davidlejenkins]

I had literally the most stressful day of my life yesterday. Listening to this song on loop for 3 hours got me thru the worst part. Thanks for the post OP and its good to know I got some secret weapons to deal with stress.

[@aceofshrines]

This just I can’t explain the emotion this fills me with but it makes my chest feel so heavy Incredible

[@powtatoez]

hands down one of the best covers I have ever heard from Nier

[@theloosekannonartist]

This is so beautiful! You have a great ear for figuring out all the notes in a song. I’ve attempted a capella a few times and I’ve noticed that I have trouble paying attention to some of the alto parts in songs. I haven’t posted my acapella attempts anywhere yet. I mainly show it to close friends, because I’m not that confident in my current vocal abilities.

[@TezasTunes]

WildKat Art I’d love to hear your work if you ever post it! Acapella is tough to put together for sure, but it’s very fun!

[@GeodeRegan22]

oh goosebumps,, this is so soft and eerie

[@hadesthegod9181]

I love this so much. I come back occasionally and it's always a meaningful or at least relaxing experience.

[@candiedapple1860]

I applaud you for managing to capture the same magic as the original song and make it sound just as good.

[@TheLemming1337]

Teza always delivers 👌, gotta say, this music really relaxes me in these times. Yo btw how are you doing teza, are you safe from the whole covid 19 thing happening? Hope you are, i am still healthy and trenched down in my house. Best of luck and take care Teza 👍

[@TezasTunes]

TheLemming1337 Hi Lemming! I’m also on lockdown at my place, but thankfully me and all of my family are safe. Things have been pretty wild though! I’m lucky that I’m comfortable and cozy for now. Glad you are too!

[@cinanamon-buns8791]

this is so beautiful!! i had my eyes closed at the start of the video to just sink into how stunning the harmonies were, and the peak at 2:02 hit so hard for me that i felt myself tearing up at how strong, yet sorrowful you sounded 😭 despite the... events... that happened in the tower, it was so nice feeling that nostalgia for an amazing game through an amazing cover, so thank you for making this!! 😭

[@elygion]

Beautifully done, you have a pleasant voice👏

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!

[@xlilninja1029x]

I was recommended by chance and I am so glad I clicked😄. Made me flash back to the playing of the game. Amazing work👏👏.

[@ControlledDissonances]

The fact that you made this arrangement is amazing in and of itself. Not to mention that you covered a song from one of my favorite game series of all time. You just got a sub. My acapella arrangements are just barbershop tags and they pale in comparison to your stuff.

[@lemonl0re588]

please do peaceful sleep cover!!! one of my favorite songs from the series would sound so beautiful with you covering it

[@TezasTunes]

Oh, I LOVE peaceful sleep! I wonder how I could render it as acapella, since it’s so simple... It’s one of my favorites too!! Good taste my dude

[@ArcticDracoX]

Don't know how this ended up in my suggestion feed, but I went through your videos- including the other NieR works- and already love your content. Honestly wish I found your channel sooner.

[@PabsterJuegos]

Everytime I see a new video I feel like it's my birthday - You're so talented it's surreal! :D The Tower's theme and this cover specifically remind me of home and god I haven't been this happy in so long aaaa thank you for being so damn awesome

[@benchfrog6525]

This sounds incredible. I'll be listening on repeat until the next one!

[@angish1]

This made me want to practice on my voice some more and do harmonies again. thank you.

[@piratesezarrr]

Beautiful. The softness of the hook was so lovely, it always manages to tug at my heart like in the original track

[@AmonArietis]

I think you should share your personal archive of your other Nier Covers! Your interpretation of The Tower, my absolute favourite song on the OST, is seriously amazing. 😍💕 Do not be afraid of showing your talent more, you are seriously and obviously talented and seeing how much positive feedback you get, I think you should not hold back. ❤️

[@hadesthegod9181]

I am back to listen to this again!

[@bunnygears9988]

Great cover. Beautiful as always.

[@manwhatthehellman]

Ok now who gave a Sim a KZbin channel and musical talent? Because I LOVE IT-

[@hadesthegod9181]

Wow, this is beautiful! Thank you. I'm a fan of yours from here on out!

[@hostiledodo1150]

Literally brought me to tears within the first minute. This is...beautiful. Congrats on the new subscriber.

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!!

[@Apothecartea]

this is incredible! amazing job once again, I appreciate all the work you put into these videos and as usual your voice is ethereal and soothing

[@jewelgriffon]

Very few channels get a sub out of me this quickly. Your voice is honestly inspiring

[@eegbeeg]

Gorgeous cover, I can't believe how well it works

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!! I'm happy I was able to do it justice in your eyes

[@yomokha7676]

Don't know why KZbin decided to rec' me all your vids, but I'm glad they did! Great quality. :) Would love to hear an attempt at Amusement Park!

[@AzuriumOfficial]

On par with the original. Thank you for this! It inspires me to try making a cover myself, even if I don't sing. The voice modulations here are insane, and you did them really well, or even better. Impressive!

[@Danshir_You_Tube]

How beautiful song! Cool cover!

[@TezasTunes]

Thank you so much!

[@sweetwea]

Perfection.

[@joyce_rx]

this is literally amazing

[@iworkforwendys]

Why are you not everywhere in the music industry.

[@TezasTunes]

iworkforwendys Because I’m afraid of people and get nervous when there’s too much attention on me >//> Thank you so much for the compliment though!

[@albertoelhambriento437]

WoW, you make me cry. Thank you 😭

[@agustincredico7582]

You made me cry, again.

[@jargon2568]

Truely magnificent!

[@Peri-M]

I don't want to wait that long 😤 Edit: IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!

[@MilkBagInsideAMilkBag]

Oh my god i love you this is amazing

[@N3K0014]

Ah. A voice of an angel

[@jacobXshinobi]

This is awesome!

[@sycariummoonshine7134]

And my day has turned from negative to what a world.

[@jbark678]

YO MY FAVORITE TRACK FROM THE GAME!

[@TezasTunes]

Mine too!!!

[@大平正幸]

ああ、😭😭 ありがとうございます 黄金の律を✨

[@myka788]

You have a one of a kind voice. Beautiful and unique. Like Bjork. You don't sound like her but you have a complete uniqueness.

[@maxwellvandenberg2977]

New to channel, good stuff, keep at it :)

[@Siegmernes]

Just gonna like this in advance cuz I know it'll be great :)

[@Siegmernes]

Guess who was righ. I love it! :D

[@JoshuaSobel]

Your voice is great!

[@JoySparx]

Love your work as always. I don’t know if you take requests, but I would love to hear you sing “Trisha’s Lullaby” from Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. Sounds like it’d fit your style of vocals really well. :)

[@averagedexbuilder2885]

Big mood bop

[@Me1onPan]

Man Keiichi Okabe made one hell of a music...

[@michaelcoleman5030]

Would you ever consider covering Temple of the Drifting Sands or City Ruins

[@TezasTunes]

I did a cover of Temple of the Drifting Sands for my personal archives, actually! Maybe I'll share it sometime, though I dunno if I could properly make it acapella...

[@michaelcoleman5030]

@@TezasTunes Well if you ever decide to share it I sure we would all love to hear it and I'll do my best to be one of the first to comment! It's one of my favorite songs of all time, I sang it for mooooonths after I originally played Nier!

[@jojogoogles7248]

Actually good content mixed with shitposting I'm here for all of it.

[@calebc.4343]

•facepalm• I have been trying to cover this for months - I’m just pretty fearful of (and fairly uneducated on) trying to do so with just a phone, and can’t find a good backing track that doesn’t cut/fade before the vocals are SUPPOSED to be done; I certainly don’t know why I hadn’t looked for one of yours to enjoy!

[@anarosariocristobalarana5959]

demasiado fino señores

[@leasagna2202]

Dang 😤💕💕💕

[@Noah--07]

I love nier this shit is dope

[@Wrathalos]

Love me a some good nier music

[@KakyoinTrash]

Oh my god do I hear an angel?

[@thechubbycynic]

Dear lord I need you to cover Emil sacrifice

[@maycontainnuts3127]

Thanks for being

[@bradleysaunders159]

Fucking amazing game

[@fluffypineapples589]

hypeeee 😆

[@vegeta4882]

Ma'am could you please do some Chrono trigger and cruel angels thesis

[@TezasTunes]

yayeet dio Aw, I don’t think anyone’s ever called me ma’am before, I appreciate that! I’ve done a cover of Cruel Angel’s Thesis in the past, but never posted it-If I can dig it up on my computer, I’ll try putting it up for ya!

[@vegeta4882]

@@TezasTunes you're welcome (✿^‿^) and that'd be great thank you

[@Chocokaylarobin]

❤❤❤

[@shu8788]

teza, any chance of uploading this to your spotify? hehe

[@TezasTunes]

Heya, sure! I could do that >w< I'll make a note to do it at some point after I get off work this week!

[@Ink_Wielder]

This must be what a siren would sound like...

[@AJ69238]

No dislikes?! HOLY SHIT

[@AmonArietis]

Achintya Jain It’s what she deserves 🥰

[@ecronaclon47]

oooooo!!

[@simonjonasgleason2995]

this is absolutely spectacular -- you wouldn't happen to have sheets for this, would you? i'll gladly pay to use them!

[@TezasTunes]

Ah, unfortunately I did this all by ear so I don’t :( There’s a small chance I may have a midi file, but I don’t have sheet music. I’m sorry!

[@simonjonasgleason2995]

@@TezasTunes no worries, lovely job regardless!

[@calicodoesthings548]

How do you make the wavy sounds in the background?

[@TezasTunes]

CalicoDoesThings I put an effect on my voice called a Phaser!

[@clevertitle3767]

Golly

[@GBlockbreaker]

This is amazing but here's the real question, will we ever get to hear a God Shattering Star cover?

[@orgywithpigs6]

This is so painfully beautiful my heart can barely handle it