Fight Against Culex (Super Mario RPG) - GaMetal Remix (Definitely not from Final Fantasy IV) 

“I am matter… I am antimatter… I can see your past… I can see your future… I consume time… and I will consume you!”

fun fact: He was designed by Tetsuya Nomura Later on, he was influenced by Mario and created Kingdom Hearts with Sora as the main character.

Man I remember when I was a kid and thought this tune was the coolest thing for a mario game… AND IT STILL IS!

"I am matter and antimatter. I am past, present, and future. I will consume all of time and space! My evil power is in harmony with this three-dimensional world. And now, it will crush you!"

I didn’t ever expect this cause you’ve already done the Final Fantasy 4 boss theme years ago. But wow, you did an entirely new take on this song and I think it came out absolutely amazing. Massive props!

Man, Crystal Crusaders was brutal. One of the few fights in Super Mario RPG where I needed to actually strategize instead of spamming Timed Hits and healing with Toadstool if necessary

Keeping this a secret for an entire week from the other patrons was a true test of endurance but MAN it was worth it! I already knew this was gonna be awesome, and you STILL blew me away with this arrangement! Tossing in the Smithy Gang boss battle theme is AAAAAAAGGHHHH HOW DO YOU KEEP DOING THESE BIG BRAINED THINGS YOU MAGIC MAN AND you're using the cover art as the thumbnail, sheesh, SHEESH, I am so honored, man.

3:50 I appreciate the clever use of the "Shredder" attack in the game window right when you began to shred. Nice touch!

When I heard this theme as a kid, I had never played a Final Fantasy game in my life, and even later when I did, my first Final Fantasy I ever played was 7, so it wasn't until my teenage years that I finally played Final Fantasy 4 and realized where Culex's theme had come from. Even then I was surprised to hear the opening riff in the battle theme from Final Fantasy 1 when I played that on my GBA, which sadly literally died in a fire.

Way back in the summer of 2005, I was helping my next door neighbor move some boxes out of her attic. One of the boxes was full of her son’s “old video games.” Super Mario RPG was one of the games in the box. I asked her if it was okay if I borrowed it, and she let me take it home. I remember facing Culex for the first time and thinking “Who the heck is this guy?” This would be my first exposure to Final Fantasy. This cover takes me back.

These SMRPG remixes are too good man. Fantastic job!

I may be a full grown man and combat vet but damn this made me cry just a little bit thanking back to the days of playing this and switching turns with my brother. Lost him 4 years ago thjs coming Halloween and this game holds something I can’t quite describe for me

That slow build up was fantastic ! Then to hear it transition into the real song! As well as the Battle Against an Armed Boss bit! Love how you guys put your own little twists on these tracks, keep up the awesome work! Doing a great job at making us all even more hyped for the SMRPG Remake!

Oh yeah, Culex! That big lipped alligator moment of a boss fight!

I was not expecting two Four Fiend Remixes from you, but especially considering this remake coming soon I'll consider this a very happy exception! *M&L Bowser Laugh*

Wow, I'm so glad this is definitely not the boss theme from Final Fantasy IV. Excellent work, seriously!

Did anyone else catch that when the move Shredder was used Johnny just unleashed on his guitar.

You need to know about insects to get the connection between culex and golbez

When I saw/heard Culex (and his music), I definitely thought he was from Final Fantasy even though the only other “Final Fantasy” content I ever knew about beforehand was Cloud in Smash

“Bear witness to the true power of POST GAME CONTENT!”

I was wondering how you'd tackle this given the obvious reference this theme is referring to. From the first 20 seconds I can already tell this will be good. Keep these Mario RPG tracks coming man, I'm loving them

The "it's culexing time" killed me xD

I guess it only makes sense to do this after The Final Battle of Final Fantasy IV. Just didn't think you'd do it since you already did the Boss Battle theme from that game before... But this isn't just a boss battle theme, THIS... is the Fight Against Culex! (Will it be Pizza Time sometime soon, though?)

Ooh! You should do “And my names Booster” one day if you’re doing all these SMRPG themes that kick ass.

Another truly outstanding SMRPG remix! I’m especially looking forward to seeing Culex return in the Mario RPG Remake!

This song is so incredible that it surpasses all limits and transcends to the 4th Dimension, a way that Culex could only dream of

This has been a long time coming. Forever love your renditions and can't wait to hear more. CULEX THEME RULES!

Wow glad you got to this amazing song that originated in Super Mario RPG and never appeared anywhere else in any way before or after SMRPG's release. Definitely.

Ah yes, that one time a FF reference showed up in Mario

Your SMRPG remixes are absolutely fresh, dude. Keep them coming! 🎶

I’ll never forget when I first faced Culex. I heard that theme play and I was like, “Hey, that’s from Final Fantasy 2 (the SNES release of the game at that time)!”

Aw man, I love -Final Fantasy IV- I mean Super Mario RPG music!

I will admit, I was expecting to see a certain butterfly knight show up and take center stage in their own cover, but this was really good as well! It perfectly fits the intensity of going up against the hardest boss in the entire game, as well as just being a fantastic cover of FF4's boss theme as well! You nailed this one and I can't wait for what's next! Anyways, for requests: 1. Awe of She (Guilty Gear X) 2. Balrog's Theme (Street Fighter 2) 3. Airship Fortress (Mario Kart DS) 4. Barok van Zieks ~ Grim Reaper of the Old Bailey (The Great Ace Attorney Adventures) 5. Morpho Knight (Kirby Star Allies/Kirby and the Forgotten Land) 6. Smart Race (Deltarune Chapter 2) 7. The Almighty (Persona 4) 8. Pure Furies ~ Whereabouts of the Heart (Touhou 15: Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom) 9. Rage Awakened (Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix) 10. Soul Ablaze (Mega Man ZX Advent) 11. Ekoroshia (Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair) 12. Battle! Zero Lab (Pokemon Scarlet & Violet) 13. Unexpectancy (Pizza Tower) 14. World Tournament Theme (Dragon Ball Fusions) 15. Bust a Move! (Ginga Force)

1:36 That freaking bassline gives me the chills every time! It might be SMRPG but it's also the Boss Theme for FF 4!

Two final fantasy IV songs on so little time!? Awesome

2:40 definitly...he says: _it's Culex time_ and he Culexing as ever was

The way I laughed and said "wait isn't that just.." when I saw this in my notifs. AMAZING. The first phase somehow has big Red Wings energy and GOOD LORD THE SMILE ON MY FACE AT THE BEGINNING OF PHASE 4. You are such a gift. I think people are probably greatly anticipating Smithy at some point. (secretly and quietly hoping for a mini of shopping in seaside town

I appreciated the narrative editing on the gameplay, right down to the sequential popping of the crystals. Here's to the Dark Knight of Vanda!

Can’t wait to see how this will look in the remake!

I am matter... I am antimatter... I can see your past... I can see your future... I consume time... and I will consume you!

OK, who spiked my Mario with Final Fantasy? GIMME SOME MORE OF THAT, PUH-LEASE.

The Culex theme, to me, always sounded cooler than that song from FF IV everyone always mistakes it with for some reason. Of course, GaMetal knows the difference! Love how you handled this one, and the power and intensity you poured into it. Amazing work!

I almost clicked off because i wasn't a huge fan of the slow pace for phase 1, but MAN am I glad i saw there were multiple phases. sorry for doubting

This rocks hard!

Hell yes, this is a classic. Absolutely beautiful multi-phased banger, love the graceful atmosphere of the first phase, followed by the fantastic riffs and bass in the second, the frantic, incredible drumming of the third, the seemless switch to the fourth and the way it feels like all previous phases come together in the end. Fantastic banger

I'm not sure what I'm impressed with more: the actual musical performance, or the fact that he beat Culex.

This remix foreshadowed what to come in the Super Mario RPG remake. Doubly good stuff.

I love your music SO FREAKING MUCH DUDE AAAAAAAAAAA THIS COVER IS SO FREAKING INCREDIBLE Man, the sheer amount of talent you have at making covers like this will just never fail to absolutely amaze me. And this cover is far from an exception to that, you did an absolutely _spectacular_ job on it!!! I'll definitely be having this on loop for a while!

Final fantasy fans, sit back. We Mario fans own this one

God, I hope this is in the Super Mario RPG Remake, if not it will not be complete. Plus how can you not love a game that had 3 of the greatest composers of all time in 1 game. Shimomura, Kondo, and the God King Uematsu all in one game. Of course, now was have to add Johnny Atma to the list.

リメイク版のクリスタラーに期待ッ!!

woah woah woah, I WASN'T EXPECTING MORE SUPER MARIO RPG MUSIC!! At this point GO ALL IN! I want this whole soundtrack from you!! Top Tier cover! Loved this boss fight when i fought him recently, hard as heck but fun too!

“Shredder” was so clever 😂 incredible stuff as always man!

Looove that thumbnail art, hoo baby. This cover is absolutely nuts, I love how all out you went for the cover with all of the parts, your passion always shows through.

Red sun, red sun over paradise. Red sun, red sun over paradise. Johnny Atma is amazing.

Somehow... I dream that we fight Culex in the last Endwalker dungeon...

Funny thing, this song is also in FFXIV and I was thinking it would be nice to hear the original again and then you show up with this one.

It's been so so fun to see you finally get the chance to go back at SMRPG after the remake's announcement!! You seem to be enjoying it a lot

I'm always blown away by the creativity and skill of your covers! Fantastic work here! I'm even more hyped for the remake now

JONNY I'M SORRY WHAT????? EDIT: PHASE 4????? WHAT THE HELL IS THIS REMIX THIS IS INSANE

As a kid I played SMRPG before any FF (it was my first RPG, I was 5) and had no idea wtf was going on with Culex. I thought he was just another random optional boss like Jinx. Anyway, this is a legendary arrangement. I haven't heard the original in a minute and I remember it sounding this awesome (even though I know I didn't). Super faithful.

Crystallier! He has returned from the two-dimensional world to conquer ours!

Blew my mind, my socks, my ears and all my hit points off... THIS ONE ROCKED HARD!

This is amazing!! Dramatic start, epic build up, kick-ass main theme, BRUTAL guitar solo, perfect finish!!

This is my favorite song from Final Fantasy 14 to be honest…. Wait what do you mean it’s not from FF14? /j

I need that Mario RPG shirt almost as much as I need figures of Mallow and Geno. Love it.

This is fantastic music, as always, but I want to commend you on your video editing as well. The quick jump cuts on the big hits really help sell their impact, and the transition effects as you move into new phrases or sections are well placed and don't break the flow. Really good stuff!

YEEEEEEEEEEEA I LOVE THIS ONE (even though it's basically the final fantasy boss theme) 🔥🔥🔥 I really loved the dramatic slow intro, those always make metal songs amazing. Great cover!

I have no words to describe the awe i was in while listening to this. You are matter. You are antimatter. You will shred time... And you will shred us!

Our journey to save Jonny has led us here...

Oh dude, love how you broke this into different phases, going from slow and plodding when you begin to downright frantic and chaotic in the second, then we got the militaristic and determined in the third, and then the playful additions not present in the original along with the pitchshifting in the final phase. Brilliant job arranging this and truly making this iconic battle theme your own.

Man, I was a teenager when SMRPG came out, and when this theme kicked in I remember thinking "oh crap, this Mario game just got serious!" Beautifully done, of course. That march section at the beginning was also quite nice while also being a sort of "gotcha" lol

Well, what a coincidence! I just recently found your original remix of the FFIV Boss theme after hearing it and not knowing what it was. It was only because I was curious what Culex' theme was that I found out what song it was lol Either way, this is a certified Banger! Really awesome Remix!

This absolutely awesome remix makes me wonder if this fight will be in the remake with a new take on FFIV's boss theme by Shimomura. Love the addition of Armed Boss in the final segment.

I would absolutely love some long, clean loop versions of these covers for DnD boss encounter purposes! So amazing!

You should do the Final Fantasy IV boss theme next!

You had...a _lot_ of fun with this one. Requesting Ark Mall from Astral Chain.

Break out the Rock Candy. Seriously looking forward to this fight in the remake. Keep on rocking, sir.

You got the bass line on point though. The OG Culex theme had a more noticeable bass line than FFIV's Boss Fight.

This is amazing! Of course, a request: Divine Madness from EBF3 or the final boss theme from FFXV

4:05 I swear to christ I can hear the noise’s lemotif faintly in the background while listening with headphones

Ok wow, you really made this it’s own thing and that’s awesome. Prolly gonna blast this when I fight culex in the remake

Bro you really liked this game I can tell, this song is incredibly fire

Being the die hard ff4 fan I am this made me really excited to listen too, and what a rendition it is! It makes me excited to see what they actually do with culex in smrpg but I hope it’s a awesome remix like this and not just the normal 4 boss theme

Look, I've got nothing to say, you surprised (well pretty much everyone) with this one, this is phenomenal, take your celebratory cookie and enjoy the rest of your day you madman!

I thought this was gonna be an out of season April Fools joke that was just your already existing cover of the song, cause they're the same song just with different soundfonts lmao. That snuck in segment of Lost in the Mysterious Mushroom Forest was pretty fire though.

“Definitely not from Final Fantasy IV” 😂 Great job on this cover of a ‘cover’

Sneaky Armed Boss reference at the start of part 4, and the little Mario theme reference at the end! This was almost like a mini Dancing Mad version of the song lol

SO GOOD!! Uematsu would be proud :)

Epic as always! Request: The Dark Lord's Wrath (Miitopia) [I missed out on the Discord form as I'm not too active there.]

A once in a lifetime cross over

Thank you for covering this classic. 😊❤️

I bet Jonny could actually turn water into wine... ❤️🏆🔥

Ooo I think I heard some DOOM in "It's Culexin' Time". This whole things blows me away. I liked the visual distortion when entering "Culex (True Form)", and the stars in the background make it a spot on background for this whole thing. Lol, I just noticed that Culex uses Shredder right as you start shredding in "Crystal Crusaders".

You should do a medley of all the Saros fight themes in Lunar Lux (VS General Saros, Chaos Saros, and Hyperspace Rumble)

Amazing job. Totally the theme of Culex and not the boss battle from Final Fantasy IV.

YES YES YES CULEX LET'S GOOOOO Fuckin Banger as per usual, and i haven't even heard part 1 out of 4. Man i can't wait for Mario RPG remake

Oh yeah. When that wind Crystal pops, you feel a gushing sense of relief wash upon you

I love when you do Mario RPG remixes! These covers rule, man! Keep up the great work!

Now I wanna see a cover of Tutankoopa from Mario Pinball Land.