Undertale - CORE (Orchestral Remix)

An orchestral remix/remake/cover of the theme for the Core from Undertale using high-end sample libraries.
The original track plays in an area called the Core which is reminiscent of the Undersea Palace area in Chrono Trigger. As in the Undersea Palace, the music in the Core runs in a continuous loop uninterrupted by battles. The Core has a little more of an EDM feeling than Undersea Palace, but they are both incredibly catchy tracks that match their respective areas well.
Video Game: Undertale
Title: CORE
Composer: Toby Fox
Orchestration: Malcolm Robinson
Software Used:
Cubase 7.5
EWQL Hollywood Strings (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Brass (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Orchestral Percussion (Diamond)
EWQL Hollywood Harp (Diamond)
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra (Platinum)
EWQL Pianos (Platinum)
EWQL Ministry of Rock 2
8Dio Claire
8Dio AGE
Embertone - Friedlander Violin
Embertone - Fischer Viola
Embertone - Blakus Cello
Spitfire - Albion One
NI - Studio Drummer
NI - The Giant
HALion Sonice SE 2

[@turpinator]

I came here expecting to be dissappointed since I couldn't imagine this theme being covered properly in orchestral style. I am very pleasantly wrong.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+turpinator77 Thanks! I totally understand. I probably wouldn't have even clicked on it if I were you since the likelihood of a good orchestral version of CORE, or any electronic track for that matter, is so low. Anyway, I'm glad you like it!

[@turpinator]

+Malcolm Robinson Music You know it, this theme is just so good. and you still managed to give it that "I'm in a technology area" feeling regardless of the style you used. THAT takes massive skill.

[@tuga_ace]

Same, great job

[@nxdiaz5916]

Never doubt the abilities of a good musician

[@dintour7660]

Act->Final Froggit->Mystify You played this song. Final Froggit realizes that they have more to learn from this world.

[@JeY_k]

Cello was the right choice for the rhythm.

[@trishab2750]

Precisely! 😁Finally someone has said it!

[@crystalshard1925]

I play cello

[@sophia-ol1nt]

Crystalshard me too i know megalovania

[@NyxTheShield]

This is incredible underrated

[@fishotic4237]

(psst, hey guys, this fellow does some undertale music as well)

[@starcreeper6660]

I completely agree with your statement. These songs really catch you in the best way possible and guide you swiftly through the end. This person deserves every like, view ans subscriber for the time they put into it.

[@Dylan_Otto]

Damn good one too

[@NyxTheShield]

+Nyx The Shield Not udnerrated anymore ;)

[@xtheamazingax]

+Nyx The Shield No apparently not. ;)

[@themusician4909]

Guess i now know why Gaster fell into the CORE. To listen to this BADASS MUSIC!

[@mateoostorero2223]

he was just freestyling and backflipped right into the core

[@miagaming8959]

+mateo ostorero Someone needs to animate this

[@michaelvandenbol6149]

Can't be more true!

[@scycIone]

HELL YEAH

[@Izzyisneon]

Sans: Why are you stuck in here again? Gaster: SHHH, I MUST HEAR THIS MUSIC SANS! Sans: Welp I'm goin to Gril-SHHHHHH.

[@HeWhoEnjoysTehVids]

what an interesting choice to cover it touches me down to the CORE~

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+HeWhoEnjoysTehVids I approve of your pun!

[@HeWhoEnjoysTehVids]

Malcolm Robinson Music YaYA!

[@codeyfox622]

+HeWhoEnjoysTehVids You're making me have a MELTdown

[@123superheaven]

yOU FU-- AUGH

[@HeWhoEnjoysTehVids]

Zestria Zapax let it sink in it will fill your very core with Grade-A Puns

[@zerotwo6814]

This is better than the original.

[@skkkr5815]

eh, I like the original with the old school music

[@CrimsonDawn-ou4og]

xX_Seb_Xx I agree very much with this comment. Orchestra is the thing missing from my undertale life

[@sparkybraincell2159]

zero two true dat

[@EuroMIX2]

I like both versions for different reasons.

[@Senneih_cram]

+EuroMIX2 i agree with you

[@nuuskapeke2104]

i just spent 15 minutes just sitting here listening to this and appreciating how well done this is

[@superstarben37]

Me too! It sounds so friggin amazing!

[@legomaniac989]

+Ben O'Sullivan or I guess you could say it's pretty FROGin amazing :3

[@christiang.6729]

N.O.P.E Headquarters No just no

[@bonk1403]

A quarter of an hour well spent.

[@theobserver314]

You actually sat down listening to it about 5 minutes and 36 seconds... Have a good day..............

[@TheRealAntoton]

This orchestral remix is one of the best remixes i've heard of the undertale songs. It respects the original song, puts the right emphasises but dares to take its own direction. Bravo!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Antoton That's exactly what I was aiming to do! Thanks! :)

[@NoxietyPrime]

I guess you could say this remix is... Core-chestral.

[@NoxietyPrime]

Darn it I just found out someone already made that pun seven months ago.

[@FuseADeriva]

Sans myehhe

[@swedlepop7092]

Please no

[@Olixxxooo]

Fuck sake

[@RLCtylerbuttpants]

oooooooohhhhh i felt that one down to my CORE

[@j_ravioli6154]

Now all we need is a full score of this to play in orchestra class.

[@corvidaesapiens]

@RünerTheWolf 25 ayyYYYY

[@killingfeveronline_archives]

This song is probably in my top 3 Undertale songs, it's just so freaking good. And your remix certainly helps with that.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Alex Noir Thank you! :) Just out of curiosity, what are the other two?

[@Thundamoo2]

+Malcolm Robinson Music But nobody came.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thundamoo2 LOL!

[@victornaut]

+Alex Noir What are the other two???! I want to know as well!

[@killingfeveronline_archives]

Oh, sorry lol. I keep forgetting youtube notifications are a thing. Anyway, others would probably be MeGaLoVania and... Hmmm. True Hero, perhaps? Fuck it, top 4. MeGaLoVania, True Hero, Spider Dance and CORE. ...and dummy b-Okay sorry I just love the whole fucking soundtrack.

[@MediaMotifs]

If this is what Gaster heard when he fell into the CORE, then I envy him.

[@RikuMcduck]

Hello!

[@NoaGGWP]

* This remix just made me imagine a whole orchestra playing the most epic songs from Undertale, and I bet that would be a majestic day in my life. * This orchestration is just amazing dude, well done.

[@UndertaleOnlineOrchestra]

+Sodarkoselv Welllll..... Coming soon ;)

[@NoaGGWP]

* I am rooting for you.

[@Vonias]

We got the Orchestra for Undertale for the 5th anniversary! Your dream came true.

[@kiwifluorite]

@@Vonias well I feel like this remix is better than the one played at the concert

[@octopoos8443]

I would want to go to that concert.

[@Supercoo]

This song got straight to my CORE, I'm adding this to my song playlist!

[@Supercoo]

Maybe it needs its own.. hmm.. I need to get to the CORE of this idea.

[@Supercoo]

I need to cool down my core with puns! You know what there is on the ground? a apple CORE! This song is in my CORE~ I need to dig in my CORE to find more puns! Gaster is in the CORE of the void! Mettaton is the CORE of entertainment! Asgore is the CORE of the underground! Sans is the CORE of puns lazy-ness and bad times! Papyrus is the core of.. good attitude? Blooky is the CORE of good SPIRITS! Frisk is the core of DETERMINATION! Chara is the core of genocide! Asreil is the core of HOPES AND DREAMS!!! I'm the core of core related puns!

[@Supercoo]

I got down to the CORE in puns- you know what fuck it I'm done.

[@jadetheslime3140]

@@Supercoo *HEY NO, UR NOT ALLOWED TO LEAF! *....OK, THAT'S IT!!!!! YOUR BEING SENT TO THE PUN-GEON!!!!!

[@xskrillexaviation]

Supercoo1987 no just no

[@christianlewis8642]

The use of the violin is positively gorgeous. I didn't expect much from this piece, as I thought the digitized chiptune quality was integral to its sound, but you proved me wrong. Very enjoyable. Maybe the best of all of your Undertale covers. Consider me a new fan.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Christian Lewis Thank you! :) I also think this is the best of my Undertale covers (so far).

[@shelley532]

I think so too

[@SucreAmygdalum]

I really like that despite the orchestral feel, there's no over-reliance on elements like heavy brass to make the song feel more "dramatic". Focusing on more of a string-fueled arrange keeps the feeling of the original much better while also giving the tune a whole new light.

[@LifeIsAHighwayIAmACarCrash]

How have I only just now discovered this? This is so good! I've always loved the CORE theme and this is hands down the best version I've heard!

[@DiscipleCain]

The strings were a great fit for this song. I wasn't expecting it in the intro and it honestly sounds great.

[@RynerAGL]

Somehow this remix makes me remember those RPG games I've played on PS1 and SNES, like Grandia, Chrono Trigger, Valkyrie Profile, like a intense music before a tough boss.

[@nightranger869]

I can hear either chrono trigger or super mario rpg when I hear this.

[@madkirk7431]

Yeah, but in those games you have to kill enimies.

[@OmegaChance27]

The fact that this masterpiece hasn't hit 1 million views after all these years is a crime.

[@437SilverStar]

Sweet lord, this is beautiful! You really deserve more subscribers that you currently have!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Curgly Croog Thank you! I'm getting a lot more subscribers nowadays (especially since covering Undertale), so it's just a matter of time.

[@matiasfernandez2010]

+Malcolm Robinson Music Have you tried doing some Cubase tutorials on Orchestral Music? There might be a big crowd who would love that, including myself. :)

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Matias Fernandez I've thought about it before, but the main problem is that most of my subscribers are here just for the music and would be annoyed to see software tutorials show up in their subscriptions feed. It would probably be better to start a new channel for that kind of content.

[@MungBaalin]

+Malcolm Robinson Music I would love to see tutorials. I'm an aspiring musician myself!

[@luizmiguel418]

+Malcolm Robinson Music I wouldn't mind that. Also, running more than one channel at once may be difficult, unless you're not alone there...

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

This track definitely feels like it has more of a kick to it! I like it! Phenom job!

[@ilikeanime6894]

i love the little metal ding sounds throughout the cover

[@winter_hope_asriel_dreemurr]

Omg I didn't realize you did undertale music until now I mainly knew you for your crono trigger music

[@giovannipomarico2035]

This remix is just incredible. Congratulations! And thanks!

[@TheEmeraldCreeper]

Im getting Furry Vibes if they are true i respect you more

[@stealthpiglet1007]

damn dude this is awesome! you just earned a new subscriber!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+cheesefrommysoul Thank you!

[@user-gz6rw8je6o]

Can you do a waterfall version of this? I love your work! Thanks!

[@HulittyJing]

I wasn't expecting to listen to a cover of this song, but I am not disappointed. Actually, I'm amazed!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Letícia Pais To be honest, I'd also be skeptical of any video titled "Undertale - CORE (Orchestral Remix)." I'm glad you checked it out and I'm happy not to disappoint you! :)

[@minnienish]

I feel like if you re-orchestrated Heartache and Asgore, you would blow up everything.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+minnie “napstablook” I plan to do both of them. I've already started Asgore, so it will probably be the first of the two.

[@minnienish]

oooh my god i cannot waittt

[@stabilizer-7943]

1:02 2:11 大好き

[@AAIIGI92]

Whoa, this sounds so nostalgic and adventurous! It literally sounds like I'm in a final area...... too bad I never get to hear it on the Genocide run. Instead, I get the song I get for murdering everyone in the area.... --__--

[@cuedepie4376]

that's on you bro

[@StudioVOXYZ]

Your orchestrations are absolutely gorgeous!!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+UTAUxyz Thank you! I do my best with the tools I have.

[@coralreefandprincecharles71]

You deserve more recognition! These are amazing!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you!

[@ggalvez333]

Too brilliant for words.

[@eriofmyire]

You should release the sheet music for this...

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

I'm surprised at how many people have requested sheet music for this particular track. I wish I could help, but unfortunately, sheet music isn't really my thing.

[@eriofmyire]

You wanna know why? Because this is fucking amazing.

[@shortsubway8613]

+Malcolm Robinson Music awww man! I heard a cello part (I play cello) and i was like "gimme the freaking music sheet. I need this". But it's no big. Really what i've been doing I'm humming the notes, find the similar note to it, and putting it on my un accurate 5 line bar. XD. I can play most of Megalovaina, and most of Fallen Down. Working on Spear of Justice. My friend can play the beginning of Dummy! on her Viola.

[@bronsongilchrist4914]

+UndyneHas SPEARS! IKR I play violin and I can't find any undertale sheet music for violin on Amazon!

[@piramatrix5691]

I've been working on sheet music for CORE on piano but now I want to make a full orchestral version after this.

[@Piigmy]

Your orchestral remixes are the best i've found

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Piigmeu Thank you! I always aim to make the best unofficial orchestral version of whatever track I'm working on.

[@sprucebadger8229]

I would make a core-related pun, but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be so *hot* enough to *land* close to the remix

[@jonni2734]

I absolutely looove this!!!!

[@alicewatson1950]

I've never played or viewed the game Undertale (I'm a generation or two too old for computer games), but I love your orchestrations and wish that I could have all of them on a CD to play in the car! Congratulations on your work; it's absolutely marvellous! :) My piano pupil introduced Toby Fox's music to me. Do you collaborate with him at all?

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Sorry for the late reply and thanks so much for the comment! Most people dismiss video game music because of its cheaper "chiptunes" sound or because it comes from a seemingly childish medium. I've always believed that good video game music, especially the '90s-era Japanese RPG music which influenced Toby Fox's style to some degree, is compositionally good enough to stand on its own. That's probably the main reason I decided to make video game music covers. Anyway, to answer your question, I've never collaborated with Toby Fox, or anyone else for that matter. Also, if you want to listen to this with your car's CD player, you can download the audio of any KZbin video as an mp3 file using one of the many KZbin converter websites such as www.onlinevideoconverter.com/mp3-converter. After that, your can burn an audio CD (or mp3 CD if your car supports that) and listen in your car. I hope this helps!

[@georgeshaw4017]

Alice, no one is too old for computer games like Undertale.

[@georgeshaw4017]

And also Undertale is on Gaming Consoles too.

[@RedSpade37]

​@@georgeshaw4017Sorry for the late comment, but I think what they mean is that they didn't grow up with them, so they wouldn't even know where to start. Alternatively, they could mean they are too old to keep up with the act of playing, as in, they don't have the same energy that they used to in their youth. I myself am starting to get up there in years, and I am starting to notice a decline in my ability to keep up with gaming; basically, the desire is still there, but the ability to participate has diminished, does that make sense? At least I still have my Idle Games! Haha.

[@georgeshaw4017]

@@RedSpade37 Yeah it does! Good yoy still have your Idle Games! 😊😊☺☺😌😌😁😁😳😳🥰🥰😍😍💖💖

[@mathieul4303]

2 years later, I found this, I'm still filled with determination. Really great job!

[@maus8119]

Tbh you deserve more subs

[@nichiyohane]

this is AMAZING. definitely the best remix so far.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+日曜羽 I haven't heard all the other versions, but I'm glad you think it's the best! :)

[@WhiteFoxNinja]

This is honestly my favorite cover of this song. I feel like the core was a big changing point in the game! This version really captures the urgency felt while the player is powering though, encountering, and figurining out where to go.

[@TheAdvertisement]

I love the inclusion of the sounds of metal clanking in the background, like in your cover of Undersea Palace from Chrono Trigger! I also like the use of a Cello for the rhythm, it fits nicely very nicely for the melody.

[@midnightrayne9587]

OH MY WORD THIS IS AMAZING

[@Abyss8564]

I needed this just now…thank you.

[@mettatonneo1147]

An already great theme made even better

[@Gamedraco]

One of the best video game orchestrations you have ever done. I haven't even played this game and I love this track.

[@bishop4004]

How I wish this was Gaster's theme This is just marvelous😍

[@sirkitt]

Wonderful enCORE right there.

[@jacobmannor6303]

this is amazing! your works always give me a sort of kingdom hearts vide.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Jaçob Mannor-Hornyak Kingdom Hearts has a great soundtrack, so I'm happy my work reminds you of it! Based on the comments I've gotten, it seems that there are quite a few different game soundtracks that people are reminded of when they hear my arrangements. Some of these are soundtracks that I've never even heard before, but it's always a great compliment nonetheless.

[@spikemoody1757]

This is amazing, and so are you. I’ve loved this orchestral remix for years. Thank you.

[@davidek5518]

I hope you're doing great until today, just a reminder 6 years ago you did this masterpiece. Thanks for existing.

[@gcj17]

I dont know why, but this makes me think of a steampunk world for some reason, like this would play in a steampunk videogame, movie or such.

[@NotASpyReally]

because of the clanks and swooshes

[@themustachioedfish5988]

Or maybe a roboticized one? *Le reference to something that doesn't exist yet.*

[@nicholasviall2881]

This is amazingly underrated, and deserves way more views. Incredible orchestration! This is definitely in my bookmarks.

[@zetarhythm3503]

This is brilliant. CORE was always one of my favourite songs, and this just made it better.

[@emilycramer7864]

I love your orchestral remixes. I think that you manage to capture- in sounds that are not present in the original pieces- the same mood and atmosphere. It is very enjoyable to listen to. Thank you for posting them!

[@miloshroom1]

Considering that the original CORE is my absolute favorite track from the game, oh my gosh, was this breathtaking. Sounds just like nostalgia! They should remake Undertale with you as the composer. Great job!

[@blindedjourneyman]

this is awesome, teared up hear your undertale remixes. Captured their soul very well, so thanks for making my day.

[@captain_hammer]

I honestly think this might be the best thing I've ever listened to!

[@aster1sk294]

Wow. Just wow.

[@altaymahmudi6385]

same

[@Seeks_stuff]

Undertale: The Movie **coming soon* **maybe* **perhaps* **meh, don't count on it.*

[@Xorcrupt]

i gotta admit, this is a very 'frisky' reorchestration. :) I hope you like my Sans pun. :D But seriously though, you friggin nailed this on the head! It sounds great!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Alex K Pun accepted! Glad you like it! :)

[@HOGTO1000]

+Alex K I guess you could say it's 'pretty hot'? Or the song shakes you to your core?

[@ZigzagTundra]

+Fredrick Bob-Bob Martain I want to hug you right now just for that

[@guywithanhorribleaim8822]

leg so hot leg so hot u fry an eg

[@HOGTO1000]

pesopeso1231 YOU CAN'T USE ALL CAPS, UNLESS YOU ARE THE GREAT PAPYRUS!

[@Leiviosuh]

I listen to this so much and its been so long. Thanks again for making this

[@ガッツリピーナッツ]

久しぶりに聞く鳥肌的神曲✨

[@stabilizer-7943]

ガッツリピーナッツ マジでCORE好きすぎてやばい

[@ガッツリピーナッツ]

神曲

[@kinazura590]

Another game you orchestrated after which I played and completed it, along with E.V.O. Thank you for that. Gave me 20ish hours of gameplay.

[@momothain]

Wow! This is soo amazing on so many levels. I love how you incorporate the strings and the runs and glissandos are INCREDIBLE! I already loved CORE and thought the song was a bit underrated, but this blew my mind and made me love it so much more. I the smallest critique/advice for you: at places like 0:46 where you have trill, I think it would sound better and more natural to have a grace note with the two notes instead of the trill, because I think fits more by putting the stress/accent/focus on the last note, while Bonetrousle works really well with trills (and is really fun to play on the violin) Thanks & keep up the good work!

[@-revox-6301]

This should definitely get more attention. It's so good and well put together and just so pleasing to hear

[@plainremote3798]

If only my school allowed this orchestra it really gets me *from the core~*

[@robertolin4568]

The arrangement is ABSOLUTELY beautiful. It fills me with determination.

[@alexandracaruso4173]

Please continue making more orchestral remixes of Undertale! These are amazing.

[@endgameExecutor]

Without a doubt the best CORE remix I've ever listened to.

[@TerraCactus00]

God this sounds so clean and amazing I wish this could be preformed.

[@core2cascade]

Bruh

[@user-dg9to7tw5f]

i love your undertale's orchestral remix! :D

[@xyro3633]

Hot damn, this gave me the goosebumps!

[@iZelmon]

Where have you been in my entire life! this is amazing!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+Tem Well, I'm here now and there's plenty more Undertale stuff to come! :)

[@iZelmon]

Yaya!! Happeh Tem!

[@hannab3676]

"This sounds very intriguing, Luke." "I know, Professor, but don't you think it kind of sounds like...us?" "That might be so, but I must say that it's very well done."

[@imjustanotherjess]

I love this version of CORE! It’s definitely one of my favourite underrated songs in the game, and I love the use of violins, especially at 1:37. Great job!

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

Thank you very much! I'm also really happy with the way that violin part turned out.

[@ProfessorBeetus]

just now discovering this today. you do absolutely amazing work man!!!

[@xonncorthenoobtuber5924]

quite a nice remix here. one of the best i heard so far.

[@elementsofapigeon]

best cover in the entirety of youtube when it comes to undertale

[@MagatsuDiarahan]

This is just beautiful.

[@Dilopho]

This is just so perfect!!

[@thecamilocho4946]

Why just now i find this? This is incredible and overall is amazing how well structutared this orchestration is!

[@leviuhrig2487]

Top-quality stuff! This is great

[@itzzgaming520]

The Core's soundtrack gave me a huge MegaMan vibe OwO this sounds amazing, great work!

[@ScourgeIsBestVillain]

GORESHRED APPROVES!!! The music is flaming! Let the dark wind howl...

[@Kagira2006]

You know shit is getting real when the dungeon music keeps playing even when you get into a battle.

[@mikaelious9550]

If I made an animation (or anime) series of Undertale's True Pacifist/Neutral route, I would use this as the CORE background. This is incredible! :)

[@theizzyhawkins]

Oh my Goodness this is amazing! Just earned yourself a new subscriber!

[@elizabethdreyer8494]

the iconic song got even better

[@skyfire12306]

This is the best Core remix i've heard!

[@brendengallegly9220]

I love how you can still feel that mechanical feeling from this cover.

[@ethane9865]

This is my new favorite playlist!

[@neheobthe1st]

damn this is good.. i havent heard a single better orchestral remix for undertale, so much attention to detail here. really toppest of shelves work.

[@MalcolmRobinsonMusic]

+neheobthe1st Thank you! There are quite a few Undertale remixes out there, so that means a lot. :)

[@neheobthe1st]

+Malcolm Robinson Music yeah and i really mean it, i think iv'e been through pretty much most undertale remixes over the past 2 months and this is by far the best.. just so pure and true to the original. I've listened to this at least 3 times today, its THAT good! i really wish your channel got more recognition, you deserve to be getting at least 300k views for this kind of work. don't stop doing what you do, it's awesome ^^ EDIT: also i think you could make the best ASGORE orchestra mix, would love to hear that since its my favorite track x) be happy listening to anything else though :P

[@jonni2734]

Really cool!!!!!

[@dotto6777]

i'm going to dowload practically all orchestral remixes from your channel, my computer it's going to do a huge BOOM

[@lescharle4695]

You write so well for flute, that first little 3rd octave was sick.

[@swedlepop7092]

This is absolutely beautiful

[@gumbarius]

How can i thank you for this? First this remix brang me to Undertale, which was a nice time :D and second everytime i am unmotivated and this song pops up in my playlist i getting really motivated... I dunno why, but i love it ^^