Fierce Battle (Final Fantasy VI) - GaMetal

Jonny unleashes his inner Atma for GaMetal #99: Fierce Battle from Final Fantasy VI!

Today is my birthday, so I wanted to do another one of my favorite songs from my favorite soundtrack: Fierce Battle (aka 'Battle to the Death') from Final Fantasy VI. This is the battle theme that plays when you fight the Atma Weapon (which you may or may not know is where I draw my name from) and the battles with the Warring Triad in Kefka's Tower.

This remix also features the song 'The Unforgiven' (no, not the Metallica song :P) which plays during a lot of 'hurry the hell up' and 'now I'm pissed off' moments during FF6 (IE. the Doma siege).

Enjoy!

[deletedaccount]

Final Fantasy 6: a game so legendary, its music sparks covers and remixes that transcend time and space.

[ticklezcat]

My name is Ultima.
I am power both ancient and unrivaled.
I do not bleed, for I am but strength given form.
Feeble creatures of flesh.
Your time is nigh!

[leon]

VI might have my favorite soundtrack out of any FF game.

[ED-lepr]

I am the one known as Ultima... Forged an eternity ago and left here... Forgotten in the mists of time... Long have I pondered what I should do... Long, long have I pondered... But now it seems I have an answer...


"I am Atma. I am pure energy and as ancient as the cosmos. Feeble creatures, die!"

[multibottlercket]

DUDE! Your FFVI stuff is too good! That Terra's theme acoustic bit at the end of here was pretty sweet too! Really love your Decisive Battle cover, especially how you doubled the repetitions for the fast part. I may have to copy that when I play it on keyboard :P

Keep it up! Really enjoying your videos. You and fhatsk8er are my two favourite youtube video game music subscriptions!

[volkspanzer]

I'm not one for comment necromancy, but I've got to say this is a breath of fresh air in comparison to all of the 'arrangements' of this song out there that just regurgitate the same parts down to the note, but with different sound samples. A little bit of variation can go a long way, and I appreciate it!

[Xhinryuu]

Every song Atma covers just makes me adore him even more, i've been listening to you since 2011 or something and you never stop to suprise me. Whatever you do man, don't stop. Have a nice birthday and shine big on #100 we are counting on you!!

[zelos]

Oh my God, how did I miss this one? I LOVE this battle theme in FF6, easily one of my favorite tracks in an already amazing OST. ♥ Another incredible cover, keep it up!

[kman]

I don't have words!... I'm a little upset at myself for not finding this sooner! @ 1:30 I cried a little then rewound and listened to it 5 more times! You didn't take away from the original melody but enhanced it so beautifully! This is by far the best version of this! Then the little bonus "Unforgivable" at 1:50 was a pleasantly unexpected surprise! This was a blessing bro! Thank you.

[Raexmon]

My childhood + Full epicness = This song

[sciverzero]

This is one of the most accurate recapturing of the sound and feel of the original piece I've heard. Better than most official orchestrations, which often lack a certain amount of energy and punch.
I applaud you.

[cellardoor]

Holy shit.

You've actually covered the most intense FF battle-music of all time to perfection. Your talents are unrivaled, as this will be in my playlist for decades to come. Thank you so much for the content.

[lucascecil]

The freaking keys in the song are absolutely some of the best in the entirety of the musical world. Great work my guy.

[runeskyr]

The fact that you had the nerve to tackle this monster of a track is reason enough to respect you. but to also seamlessly slide in the escape theme as well, proves that you are a cut above so many others.

Well done.

[TDGCmote]

You have done this great song justice in heavy glorious metal. The occasional reverb crank for the cathedral-esque Dancing Mad feel was perfect.

[danielbaier]

Oh my god that Tera's theme at the end sent chills down my spine, that is such a beautiful song
the rest was really badass too lol

[Alexx]

One of my all-time favorite video game songs.  Well done, as always!

[Shinkada]

I already wished you it on facebook but hey, happy birthday again! :3

This cover was fucking greeeaaat! The bit I usually dislike in most other covers is the main melody line in the sort of 'chorus' phrase, people usually just don't get the really dark and foreboding feeling right. The original is so back-against-the-wall and you really nailed it. Goddamn though Jonny, your drumming is getting fucking crazy good. Some of those fills were straight ridiculous.

ps: im on de yuutuub

[Itri_Vega]

Glad to see FF VI getting some love. To me, it remains the best FF up to this day.

[gorila_albino]

First encounter i had against Atma Weapon occoured back in 1999 and started at 16:00pm. i got it down at like 19:00.... it raped me over and over.... *-* good old games