WIRED WEATHER! (Mega Man X2 - Wire Sponge Cover)

[@djrockne8138]

If Capcom doesn't hit this guy up for the Megaman X2 HD Remaster, it's their loss.

[@Qwazin]

The synth sounds so Mega Man X4-ish! ^^ I love it!

[@mba321]

I would have thought this would be THE most difficult X2 theme to pull off for metal…….but you NAILED it, sir!

[@mattduncan3869]

This is the best rendition of this theme I have ever heard. This is incredible.

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

A theme that changes in tone periodically in a jarring sense. Just like the weather.

[@Algenis_Santana]

This is the best remix Wire Sponge that exist! and the only one I´ve heard that repeats the melody from 0:31 twice, I´ve always wanted that the original song does that! Just awesome!

[@deebonash1495]

1:07 love the rythm change with rhe drums and guitar. So sick

[@v00tycheeklover101]

God Damn, this remix is so breathtaking. The solos at the end were beautiful ;-; You should do more remixes of themes from the X series that aren't the conventional rock themes like Chill Penguin, Morph Moth, Overdrive Ostrich, Bubble Crab, Wheel Gator, Crystal Snail, and Blizzard Buffalo. I bet it would sound amazing, like this remix.

[@Metalltool]

That's been my goal from the beginning

[@v00tycheeklover101]

@@MetalltoolWell, good luck on your future remixes. I can't wait to listen to what you put out next :)

[@Jaysplaze]

@@Metalltool where is the album? or spotify link to the album? I am ready to patreon and support in any way possible to make this happen. You are one of the gems of the VGM cover channels on KZbin. Keep rocking and making the best arrangements bro love your work!

[@TeoReviews]

@@Metalltool We fuckin' thank you for it. This kills, your flame stag is jaw droppingly sick.

[@Sean-Ax]

I love the fact that you kept the brass, which I've never (NEVER EVER) heard anyone else do. I also like how you used a distorted guitar where there was originally a bass guitar. It adds a lot more than just using the bass guitar like the original did.

[@Metalltool]

Well, X2 is full of brass so I had no choice. It adds a lot of dimension to the track. Concerning the guitar: at first a wasn't sure if I should put it in, but I kept it, albeit leveling it way down in the mix. I listened to some older 80's opening and hard rock songs (anime openings), which use rhythm guitar, but rather quiet in the mix. It just sits better in the mix and gives the rhythm a bit more edge. Thanks btw

[@DixieChix]

Uhh, actually, its more of a fingered bass that the original Wire Sponge theme used if you ask me, though tbh I am not that knowledgeable on bass instruments, so I may be wrong on that one. XD

[@Sean-Ax]

Dix On Chix . Fingered bass being bass guitar played finger-style. ^^

[@gigaganon]

Awesome remix as always! And dominic's art are freaking gorgeous!

[@FoolishMortals]

Hell yes. This is one of the most underappreciated Mega Man tracks imo. This cover is everything awesome about this theme multiplied 20XX!

[@HannibalPoptart]

Greta remix of an underappreciated track!

[@Dominus396]

Emperor Zerbo dammed it! You made me hungry! And KFC is closed!! For once I just wanna listen music and not think of food!!!

[@shockwave3648]

Emperor Zerbo shut up you communism old man (irony)

[@akeenitoe3880]

I have no idea what you just said.

[@Raylightsen]

The track itself is trash, but this version is super good.

[@beaulyle6933]

Instablaster

[@shockwave3648]

Cutting this thing up with the sonic slicer was always so satisfying, also very underrated theme, hope you make a Magna Centipede remix, that’s my favorite X2 Maverick and theme

[@FeelingShred]

Damn I get more enjoyment out of this than any of Megadeth's albums for the past 20 years, or any of the other "big name" bands out there. This is killer. Invest in some original compositions.

[@Metalltool]

Working on it already mate! Thanks

[@eliseudias4232]

"Who lives on a weather base on Megaman X2?"

[@lorenzo689]

WI-RE SPON-GEEEE

[@LucasHpm]

Amazing as always, Metaltool. Keep up the great work!

[@deepblue2]

My number one track from X2. This was really well done. The new sounds added into it were great too!

[@Trumanlol86]

The lead synth could not be any more perfect. Absolutely nailed it. This is a fantastic cover.

[@StardustNova69]

Despite the odd appearance and bland attack pattern, this stage was actually pretty creative with the weather changing mechanic, even if it was used very basically. The song, however? Amazing. Definitely worthy of a remix like this. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@derpderpus6075]

Once again, the drums are the highlight of this distinct cover track.

[@Zivko_]

I just recently got back into the X games, and let me tell ya, X2 probably had the best music overall. This remix definitely does Wire Sponge's theme justice!

[@dreamcastdazia4753]

X2 and X3 (SNES) sound tracks are horrible. Wth is wrong with your ears. There is no way you actually thought X2's music came close to X1 or the PS1 games or even X8's (I've barely listened to X7's ost and I refuse to play it so got no opinion on that one)

[@gearscore349]

​@@dreamcastdazia4753Damn, it's an opinion. A seven-year old one at that. Also, I highly recommend X7's soundtrack. Despite the game being absolute garbage, the soundtrack is VERY good. Although, that's just kind of a Megaman X standard.

[@CarlosKaze]

Bro you are a god of producing, turning out a 20year old theme into a fresh electric beautiful theme

[@Lukecage83]

The bridge tho...

[@reapersellers6241]

i love your cover, damn! that's perfection!!

[@n.3352]

I feel like the song could keep going forever and i wouldn't even notice

[@ZZtheDark]

I can see this being X4-ified. It's sooo good.

[@MarcoCaifan87]

It's like nostalgia manifested itself into this omnipotent musical entity and gave me a swift kick in the balls. Great job, dude!

[@BlueXNocturne]

I'm so happy I found this remix of pretty much one of my favorite song in Megaman X2 (which is my favorite Megaman game of the X series.) This theme is sadly underrated but it's an amazing track overall and your remix just made this theme so epic!

[@lancewinchester1000]

Beautiful job man on this one that I always love, a special atmosphere that goes perfectly with the Sponge stage.Rockman X2 soundtrack have a lot of great songs.(Opening Stage//Morph Moth//Overdrive Ostrich//Magna Centipede...and all the others!)Rock bottom!

[@thevisi0naryy]

This is awesome dude

[@KanjoNights]

Another killer cover man! I love the dedication to detail you put into all these. Pure nostalgia. You and Dominic Ninmark are without a doubt the best MMX artists on KZbin. Hope to hear a lot more in the future!

[@dominikk.9548]

don"t forget Stone McKnuckle, he's also amazing

[@TheClassicDoomGuy]

Well this is better than I had expected. Congrats, you turned one of my least favorite tunes from mmx2 into something I actually like.

[@Ghostpoint56]

Hey Doom guy can I borrow your shotgun?

[@cosmicoandromeda7195]

Yhea, Wire Sponge's theme was one of the most boring themes of the whole franchise, and he actually made an awesome cover about that theme!

[@doom5895]

classic doom guy? thank fuck

[@trippintruth8649]

Exactly

[@Kain5th]

I actually really liked his original theme myself

[@mdgh367]

this is what the game sounded like to me when I was 8

[@philbrook5655]

This is really good!

[@Metalltool]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Wiresponge had a great theme many forgot! This version is not only fantastic but ROCKS!

[@prasadnithianandam7614]

Dude this is sooooo good. You're an amazing guitar player. Your vibrato reminds me a lot of Marty Friedman, especially with how expressive he was during metal guitar solos.

[@timeregained]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@j.p.obregon1415]

The drums are a good bit more challenging on X2, in my opinion. Needless to say, this is a masterpiece. You should do contract work for the game developers.

[@azurecalamity600]

😮 3:24

[@SS3-Rick-Man-X]

I have to say that this is by far the BEST version of Wire Sponge I have ever heard. GREAT DAMN JOB! I really like that stage and its about time someone did this song right. Now I have this to ask you. Can you please make one of Cloud Man from Mega Man 7?

[@Metalltool]

Thanks! I can't guarantee I will work on Cloud Man, but I am currently working on MM7/X2/X3 stuff.

[@OFFP88]

🤘

[@lumine16]

i love this fucking song

[@wmejia4122]

This is amazing! 😮

[@KewlKev1]

Im glad I found the original

[@cpqd_viola]

2:43 sounds like Comfortably Numb solo

[@YoungVincent216]

🙌🙌🙌💪🔥🔥🔥😤😭😭😭

[@RockingKPS]

Very very nice

[@indigocactus3089]

incredible workout music. good for listening too, of course. absolutely adore this instrumentation

[@dorchai579]

nunca le había puesto tanta atención a este tema en el juego, pero este remix me hace retractarme de jugar sin disfrutar... sobre todo por como cierra el climax en 3:50 típico de remix de metalltool, es fantástico y claramente aun mas que profesional es divino este remix

[@Gencoil]

Wow, this is pretty much everything I could've wished for in a cover of Wire Sponge's theme. You knocked it out of the park!

[@Crcvmbdfl]

the music goes so well with that background, perfectly made for it, inspired by it

[@arkanjoteixeira]

I love how it starts very Metal and then goes to a more soothing vibe. Then goes to Metal again haha

[@AntiWaveMan]

This remix puts this track in a totally new light! Fantastic work as always, the mix is just superb!

[@Phoenixesper1]

Wired sponge has to be the most bizarre, haphazard and mismatched of all the maverick masters in the entire X franchise. Hes a sponge and a plant, In a weather research facility, who can control the weather and can generate lightning bolts and parasitic vines, wields a chain blade whip like an elite warrior....and despite ALL of these incredible powers and abilities, the weapon you get from him is a worthless grappling wire thats serves as a mere mcguffin. It's criminal that instead you didn't receive an 8 directional strike chain with a higher attack damage at the least, or maybe an electrical attack, or even a vine shield. Instead we got the joke weapon, from the most versital boss in the game.

[@Spore9996]

AWWWW YEAH

[@christopherdao7179]

as many said, this track is criminally underrated and under represented compared to the other themes in the x series. this rendition is well put together, maintaining the overall feel of the original while enhancing it with your own personal touch and bringing it into the 21st century. what really gets me is the interlude at 2:12. not sure if it was intentional, but that buildup is my favorite part of your version. reminds me that we take the weather for granted as something that just happens in the background, not realizing that it is one of the most destructive forces on the planet. listening to that part is like sitting on the sidelines helpless and watching an act of nature that is awesome, horrifying, and beautiful at the same time. like the cresting a tsunami wave at daybreak. both serene and majestic at the same time. that being said...is there hope for bubble crab's theme in the future? that is a personal favorite of mine and curious to see what you can do with it. keep up the fantastic work!

[@Ghennesph]

wait when did i subscribe to this channel? gj past me you knew exactly what future me needed

[@Sairnaq]

they may call him a Sponge but he looks more pickle to me >.>;

[@CelestialAmethyst92]

Asura Saitoh Yes, but Wire Pickle just sounds silly.

[@Sairnaq]

Wire Pickle, umm.. yeah sound silly

[@Orange37408]

He's a sea sponge, and sea sponges look like cuccumbers/pickles.

[@agentblackbird9435]

He’s actually a Luffa.

[@gabrielhillceo]

This sounds so cool. The guitar is impressive and it's played perfectly.

[@trippintruth8649]

That was epic you made that into your own...I was feelin it

[@arielchanter]

Nice to see X2 get some lovin, superb remix (as always).

[@scarfaceAC2]

A take on crystal snail's theme would be interesting

[@WolfMan-nf4lv]

Crystal Snail’s song is my fav in the game other than this one. I’d love that

[@BloominOnion1]

@@WolfMan-nf4lv Some criticize that song, comparing it to elevator music. But I'm with y'all, I think it was pretty cool

[@kleev6576]

Hoooooly shit, so awesome!!! Thank you very much. I also really like the stuff you added that wasn't in the original. Congrats on adding to an already perfectly balanced and perfectly composed piece of art!

[@Activ8Music]

Awesome job man. That is some real musical talent there.

[@DissonantZero]

knocking it out of the park aaaas usual!

[@cutman25604]

The best Wire Sponge stage remixed theme so far.

[@KewlKev1]

Now this is epic

[@kadajtribal8532]

I agree 100%

[@Xeogred]

This is like the best stuff I've heard since SSH.

[@ekkussu1761]

the f**kg keyboard solo!!!!

[@PaulFalcon]

You get the "dash" noise right in the track, well done.

[@Metalltool]

I was sure, I was the only one who realized the connection between the 'dash' of the leg upgrade and the hihat. Very clever by the composer Yuki Iwai.

[@Benjo787]

Sounds killer man!

[@jdaywork2693]

Living your X remixes sir! Thank you!

[@TheTankTN]

Now that was pretty good right there.

[@LuisFelipeFelipe808]

Great remix

[@Algenis_Santana]

This is so well done! I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@Jarbloko]

i dont want to sound like an oldman...but.. what the hell happened with the music in videogames? sure...theres some good things today... but back then. even a theme from a "wire sponge" was awesome :D genesis and snes have one of the best library of videogame music.

[@XeroEcho2000]

This is amazing

[@nothingtoxic9587]

eargasmic!

[@jroden06]

This is incredible!

[@deebonash1495]

3:13 😮

[@LightJak31]

It is fabulousl ! Great Song!

[@SaviourV]

To echo another poster's comment, you took one track that was liked the least, and turned it into a remix I like quite a lot. I can actually feel the rain in this one. Almost as if a storm is occurring during this mix. Which is definitely one of the types of weather that can be set during Wire Sponge's stage.

[@Metalltool]

-thanks for the insight. I like working on unusual tracks, I'll do some fan favorites as well in the near future, but I love working on unremixed stuff.

[@SaviourV]

Still hoping for a Toxic Seahorse remix that has the best bits of both the PSX and SNES versions. I like the PSX one a bit more, though, having heard it before the SNES version. Not to mention that the SNES version has an out-of-place note 24-25 seconds in the beginning, which was properly handled in the PSX version. Also, I hope that you can capture the feel of the stage. A bit of the courage and tension that both versions have. Also, besides Rockman / Mega Man themes, ever considered remixing anything from Contra: Hard Corps? There's one particular track that I'd like a remix of: watch?v=kajbLZ9Qkz8 *"Yoru no Nikusyokujyu"* - "Predators of The Night". This plays during a high-speed pursuit of one of the game's villains: Deadeye Joe.

[@victorchisa63]

ooouuu yes

[@BladeShadowWing]

Is no one going to mention the awesome drums?

[@georgevision3062]

We love you.

[@potatocannongb3328]

this sounds like a theme for Wild Guns Reloaded... i love it!

[@avnenascimento9210]

I really like

[@learnparenthesis]

Sick mix man

[@samaelmusic]

yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@colemcnight]

You have officailly rocked my socks off....I am now sockless :(

[@digitalkid5623]

This remix some how made it on Earth!

[@Emlume]

cool and good remix well done.

[@TheWax70]

Nicely done! :)

[@DixieChix]

Oh, if only I knew how to put the MSU1 chip in SNES games, because this (along with Metalltool`s other remixes) NEEDS to be put in the actual games! But seriously bro, pretty damn awesome remix as always! you are probably one of the very few people which actually gets my like (because even if I do enjoy some stuff, I almost never actually throw a like), so yeah man! I also have a list of songs you could do, but I dunno if you would have the time for them or not, so I`ll just leave it be. XD

[@Metalltool]

Dix On Chix I'm always open for suggestions and ideas. I can't 100% guarantee that I will do it though. I have to like it and I have a time issue unfortunately.

[@DixieChix]

Metalltool Yeah, I know your busy and all of that, so I dont mind if it takes a while. Anyway, here is my list: Megaman stuff: Pretty much anything from X1 that you havent done (heck, even Sigma Stage 3! Seriously, I love that game`s OST) Pretty much any Maverick stage themes from X2, then X-Hunter/Counter Hunter Stage 1-2, Zero`s Theme, and maybe the boss theme, since it could become much more menacing with a heavy metal remix X3`s... well, pretty much the same thing as X2`s. XD X4-X5-X6`s intro stage themes, X6`s Blaze Heatnix, Infinity Mijinion, Blizzard Wolfang, Commander Yanmark and well, pretty much most of X6`s OST besides Ground Scaravich and Shield Sheldon X7`s Our Blood Boils and the intro stages (probably one of the most memorable themes in that game IMO) and X8`s Booster Forest, Inferno, Boss Theme, True Sigma Theme and Lumine theme (both forms). Non-Megaman stuff Stages 1 through 5 from MMPR (SNES), and maybe some songs from the show itself too Final Fantasy Mystic Quest`s Battle Theme, Boss Battle Theme and Dark King Battle Theme, Thunder Force IV`s Evil Destroyer, Attack Sharply, Simmer down and pretty much all of the earlier boss themes from that game (along with the final boss theme) and Thunder Force V`s Legendary Wings and Shinobi III`s Whirlwind, Idaten and Solitary. That`s probably all for now. REALLY sorry for the long list, btw. XD

[@Metalltool]

Well my list is similar to yours, albeit a thousand times longer. I have to say that concerning mega man osts, I only intend to work on classic series and X1-3 maybe X4, but anything later to me doesn't make any sense as it already is recorded with real instruments. I really like doing themes that get overlooked, instead of being the 193th cover of a theme, even if I love Street Fighter II and all the other classic themes.

[@DixieChix]

Metalltool Heh, yeah, I guess that would be a bit redundant, wouldnt it? And tbh, same here. I dont really like doing themes that have already been done to death either (main reason why I dont do Undertale remixes or MM2 Wily 1/SF2 Guile`s Theme, since there are already so many covers of them that its crazy to cover them anymore), and just try to focus on doing more underrated stuff, be it from Megaman or a completely different game`s OST. XD

[@DixieChix]

Welp, two years have passed, and yet I'm still coming back to these covers haha ngl, these covers are damn addicting to listen to at times, and now that I'm a lot better knowledgeable in music myself I can definitely tell why I like your stuff now, and I think part of it may be due to the synths and drums you use; they're both nice and punchy, respectively of course ;) Also, pardon my ignorance back then, but at that time I wasn't nearly as knowledgeable on VGM or music in general, so I couldn't suggest many stuff that could be good enough picks that wasn't already done to death; you could really tell that by my comments that I wanted covers that wouldn't even make sense to make in a metal cover like this since yeah, it's indeed really pointless to make covers of this type that already are either "live" or streamed in general that already have the same style to them; it can still be done tho, but I can understand why you held back on it, at least now :V (also my god man, did I seriously suggest Guile's theme for a cover like this??? I should've suggested something like Adon instead, wtf was I thinking LOL) EDIT: Okay, nah, I didn't suggest that, my bad; it has been a while after all (and honestly, I was just about to remove the comment chain anyway since I really don't like looking into my older comments everytime I go to a video or get a comment out of nowhere on one of these, they make me feel embarrassed, for lack of a better term :P)

[@Feldingg]

AWESOME DUDE

[@MechaBowser369]

And he plays this on guitar? Amazing

[@ronkeylinarizini8049]

4200 subs, ayyy lmao

[@MazthorilMusic]

Amazing !!!!!!!!!!

[@pacharaponsripo103]

FantaZtiX

[@WHATISUTUBE]

HIGHLY underrated Song.

[@talitap.liveira5495]

Muito bom esse remix, melhor que o original! Principalmente no "final/ou meio" da música.