I'm pretty sure I'm the first person on YouTube to make a Synthesia video on Helldivers 2 OST, so that's cool! The song is 153 BPM with a time signature of 5/4.
Patch Notes 17/3/24 - I'm now calling this video a "Piano Transcription" and not a "Piano Arrangement" because that more accurately conveys the idea that I did not intend for people to "play along" with this video as you would a regular tutorial. If that makes sense.
Do democracy a favour and share this video!
Q: What can I commission? A: You can request that I transcribe/arrange/cover any song from any game/movie/show, for a price. I'm also open to composing original compositions.
⬆️⬇️⬆️: REQUEST INFORMATION - ThisIsDoctorAl@gmail.com Discord: @Dr_Al_
Helldivers 2 Main Theme - Piano TranscriptionAlister Matthews2024-03-12 | ⬆️⬆️➡️⬅️➡️ : COMMISSION ME ko-fi.com/dr_al_/commissions ⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️ : DEPLOY ORBITAL LIKE ⬆️➡️⬇️⬇️⬇️ : 500KG SUBSCRIBE
I'm pretty sure I'm the first person on YouTube to make a Synthesia video on Helldivers 2 OST, so that's cool! The song is 153 BPM with a time signature of 5/4.
Patch Notes 17/3/24 - I'm now calling this video a "Piano Transcription" and not a "Piano Arrangement" because that more accurately conveys the idea that I did not intend for people to "play along" with this video as you would a regular tutorial. If that makes sense.
Do democracy a favour and share this video!
Q: What can I commission? A: You can request that I transcribe/arrange/cover any song from any game/movie/show, for a price. I'm also open to composing original compositions.
⬆️⬇️⬆️: REQUEST INFORMATION - ThisIsDoctorAl@gmail.com Discord: @Dr_Al_Antony Partos - Legacy (from Sherpa)Alister Matthews2026-04-20 | Here is a transcription I whipped up in under an hour for a family member. I am not the composer. That would be Antony Partos, who composed music for the 2015 documentary Sherpa: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherpa_(film)
I have remastered the Automaton theme! This time it is... ACTUALLY PLAYABLE with TWO HANDS!! It does get a bit tricky at times, feel free to drop an octave or modify the notes as you see fit.
The BPM is 114 and is directly transcribed from the Spotify version of the track (skipping the ambient part / first few minutes).
If you would like to support what I do, or commission me for a custom music cover/arrangement, please click here: ko-fi.com/dr_al_
Thank you.
Support the composer, Wilbert Roget II: rogetmusic.bandcamp.comWorking on music / maybe gamingAlister Matthews2026-03-28 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi!Remastering the Automaton Theme for Sheet Music 3Alister Matthews2026-03-20 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi!Remastering the Automaton Theme for Sheet music 2Alister Matthews2026-03-19 | Feel free to ask a question or just say hi!Remastering the Automaton Theme for sheet musicAlister Matthews2026-03-16 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi! I will try to respond to chat within 30 seconds.
Might be doing some composing tooBone Theme - Synth CoverAlister Matthews2026-02-09 | If you appreciate my content, please consider supporting me: ko-fi.com/dr_al_ Enquiries: ThisIsDoctorAl@gmail.com
Original song: Michael Wyckoff - Bone Theme From the Boneworks OST
One of my favourites from the Boneworks OST. Nostalgic, Grand, Melancholic, Foreboding; setting the tone perfectly for the rest of the soundtrack. If there's any proof that I have come a long way, it's the fact that I wouldn't have dared attempting this cover in 2020.
You can watch the behind the scenes of making this particular cover over on my channel's livestream section.
MIDI Visualizer: https://embers.app/
If you'd like the MIDI, please contact me.
Support the composer: michaelwyckoff.bandcamp.com/album/bonetones-the-boneworks-ostWorking on music / maybe gamingAlister Matthews2026-02-07 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi!Working on musicAlister Matthews2026-02-04 | Just a quick one todayWorking on musicAlister Matthews2026-01-24 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi! I will try a new chat-reading method involving my phone, hopefully it worksWorking on musicAlister Matthews2026-01-20 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi! I am checking the chat every few minutes because I STILL haven't figured out how to overlay it on my screen.Yeah. Im Man. 2Alister Matthews2026-01-19 | Watch le epic battle of Man vs. StrokeWorking on musicAlister Matthews2026-01-14 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi! I am checking the chat every few minutes because I STILL haven't figured out how to overlay it on my screen.
Might be playing games laterYeah. Im Man.Alister Matthews2026-01-13 | Watch me suck at playing Arkham OriginsWorking on music / maybe gamingAlister Matthews2026-01-12 | Feel free to ask a question, suggest an activity or just say hi! I am checking the chat every few minutes because I STILL haven't figured out how to overlay it on my screen.Transcribing the Illuminate Theme 8 [Finale]Alister Matthews2026-01-10 | Ok this IS actually be the last oneTranscribing the Illuminate Theme 7Alister Matthews2026-01-09 | PLEASE LET THIS PROJECT BE DONE!!!!!!!!!Helldivers 2 Illuminate Theme, but it keeps GROWING HANDS - Piano CoverAlister Matthews2026-01-09 | ⬆️⬇️➡️⬆️ SOS Received Jan 9th, 2186, at 23:09 SEST: HELP! WHERE ARE THESE HANDS COMING FROM? WHAT'S HAPPENING??? I WAS JUST... TRYING TO PLAY... THE- [This message is under investigation by Ministry of Truth]
Original song: Wilbert Roget, II - The Illuminate Cult. From the Helldivers 2 OST.
This is no myth. These alien cultists threaten to capture not just our glorious planets, but also our liberated minds. I would rather die a thousand times than see any one of you brave troops turn Voteless. That is why we must stay vigilant. Recite the Super Earth Anthem. Complete your daily desensitization routine. Fortify your mind by only listening to Strohman News. Then we will become as incorruptible as the DSS itself... They tried taking Super Earth before. Let's remind them who came out victorious. Dismissed.
BPM: 126
I started this project 89 days ago on October 12, 2025. This video is the result of approximately 12 hours combined work, 8 of which were recorded live. You can watch those streams under the 'Live' section on my channel to witness my progress over time. Or by clicking here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjfo0YptMSPF08jQmX3xbmnR0IFX-WlsW
How stunning is the new midi visualiser? Yeah, unfortunately, it doesn't let notes 'overlap' the way Synthesia does, so that will be something I need to think about for next time. You'll just have to take my word that there are 6 different parts playing at the end of this video, because visually you can't really see them all. At the point I discovered this issue, I didn't think it was worthwhile to fix.
And with that, my dedication to Helldivers 2 OST is fulfilled!
MIDI Visualizer: https://embers.app/
If you would like sheet music / midi tracks, please reach out to me on Discord: @Dr_Al_Unfinished Music ProjectsAlister Matthews2026-01-07 | Doin' some musicAmbient Travel - Synth CoverAlister Matthews2026-01-07 | If you appreciate my content, please consider supporting me: ko-fi.com/dr_al_ Enquiries: ThisIsDoctorAl@gmail.com
I’m back! Yes, not dead, just neglecting this channel as always. This one I did most of it on a whim and was actually pretty straightforward to do. You can watch the progress of this particular cover as I recorded all of the time I spent working on it live on stream: youtube.com/watch?v=EYjffzHRhDs youtube.com/watch?v=AT4ZYTVXvMI youtube.com/watch?v=hF4PgREZhRM If there is a particular Boneworks/Bonelab cover you want to see, please let me know. And let me know if you like the fancy new visualizer!
Come in and say hi! I am reading the chat every few minutes (still haven't figured out how to lock it to my screen)
0:00 - Mic muted (whoops) 5:19 - What’s going on 8:06 - Working on Ambient TravelTranscribing the Illuminate Theme 6Alister Matthews2025-11-15 | Please let this be the last oneLeBron James, scream if you love Marble Blast GoldAlister Matthews2025-11-11 | Dedicated to everyone who grew up playing this gem of a video game! A real Vintage Classic!
I'm over a year late to the trend, but this one was so persistently vivid in my mind it had to be made. Number of hours spent editing in DaVinci Resolve: untold.LOSING MY MARBLESAlister Matthews2025-11-08 | Come in and say hi! I am reading the chat every few minutes (still haven't figured out how to lock it to my screen)Transcribing the Illuminate theme 5Alister Matthews2025-11-04 | When will it end?LIBERTY DAY STREAMAlister Matthews2025-10-26 | I MUST FINISH THE ILLUMINATE THEME!!!!!Transcribing the Illuminate theme 3Alister Matthews2025-10-21 | more of the sameTranscribing the Illuminate theme 2Alister Matthews2025-10-18 | I am transcribing the illuminate theme from Helldivers 2 by ear. Come take a listen!Transcribing the Illuminate themeAlister Matthews2025-10-12 | I am transcribing the illuminate theme from Helldivers 2 by ear. Come take a listen!Stimulating my eardrums with the sound of many airhorns [Mystery Stream 2]Alister Matthews2025-08-01 | I play TF2 and chat about Audacity and stuffLaunching an Atomic Bomb at a Giant Lava Worm in Factorio [Mystery Stream 1]Alister Matthews2025-08-01 | 7:58 - Spin 37:30 - Is Beta Metrocop filter possible in Audacity? 50:25 - Nuke Let me know if you want to see more streaming content!Mystery StreamAlister Matthews2025-07-01 | Not even I know what I'll be streaming tonight...Figuring out How to Sound Like a CloakerAlister Matthews2025-04-22 | My first time streaming! Be part of the process, and maybe learn a thing or two about how I make these Audacity videos!
"Goodbye now, and have a very terrific day."How to Sound Like Gordon FreemanAlister Matthews2025-03-31 | With the power of Audacity, you can turn your voice into that of the famous video game protagonist, Gordon Freeman! Includes instructions for Half-Life 1 and Half-Life 2.
Music Used: Kelly Bailey - Hazardous Environments Kelly Bailey - You're not Supposed to Be Here Kelly Bailey - Apprehension and Evasion Kelly Bailey - Requiem for Ravenholm Kelly Bailey - Particle Ghost Kelly Bailey - Triage at Dawn Kelly Bailey - Hard Fought Kelly Bailey - Something Secret Steers Us
Good luck with any Half-Life related projects you might be working on!How to sound like the MvM RobotsAlister Matthews2025-02-14 | Commission my next video: ko-fi.com/dr_al_/commissions
After years of research, Mann Co. has finally figured out how to replicate the robotic voices of Gray Mann's menacing machines. Whether you use this to fool the bots or entertain yourself is up to you!
This filter is not 1-to-1 with the game's version. If you happen to find a more accurate way of recreating this filter, let us know in the comments.
Music Used: Mike Morasky - The Calm Mike Morasky - ROBOTS!
Special thanks to PrivateerMan for commissioning this video.
Good luck with any TF2-related projects you might be working on!How to sound like a HelldiverAlister Matthews2024-12-15 | If you appreciate my content, please consider supporting me: ko-fi.com/dr_al_ Enquiries: ThisIsDoctorAl@gmail.com
Made in about 4 hours totalJerma wraps you up in a Christmas sweaterAlister Matthews2024-12-08 | Jerma ponders the perfect Christmas snuggle with his endearing "Christmas sweater analogy".
Consider supporting me: ko-fi.com/dr_al_Super Earth National Anthem [Raising the Flag] - SynthesiaAlister Matthews2024-11-27 | This piano cover has been deemed PLAYABLE by the Ministry of Truth. We hope you enjoy it! (Practice IS mandatory)
This is the diagetic version that plays on the Raise the Flag missions, over the in-game speakers.
This video was commissioned by MintyBiscuits103. If you would like to commission me to make a video, please check out this link: ko-fi.com/dr_al_/commissions
Thanks to u/Alphaccca for thumbnail assets.
Original song: Ross Tregenza - Super Earth National Anthem [in-game version] From the Helldivers 2 OST
BPM: 108Super Earth National Anthem - SynthesiaAlister Matthews2024-11-24 | 🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳 ALL RISE FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF SUPER EARTH 🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳 CITIZENS WHO DO NOT SING ALONG SHALL BE SENT TO RE-EDUCATION
This video was commissioned by MintyBiscuits103. If you would like to commission me to make a video, please check out this link: ko-fi.com/dr_al_/commissions
Thanks to u/Alphaccca for thumbnail assets. My microsoft subscription ran out, which is why the thumbnail is different :(
Original song: Ross Tregenza - Super Earth National Anthem From the Helldivers 2 OST
BPM: 108Helldivers 2 Extraction Theme - Piano and Drums CoverAlister Matthews2024-07-31 | ⬆️⬆️ SHUTTLE INCOMING. DEFEND EXTRACTION ZONE. ⬆️⬆️ No diver left behind. As enemies swarm around you in a vain attempt to hinder your valiant extraction, let this Fanfare of Liberty spur you to carry out unimaginable acts of heroism.
Original song: Wilbert Roget, II - Extraction Theme From the Helldivers 2 OST
There's a warm cup of liber-tea waiting if you share this video with other loyal citizens. Do your part!
0:00 - Calling in extraction! 0:03 - Extraction Request confirmed. Shuttle inbound. 0:32 - ETA T-1 minute and 30 seconds. 1:02 - ETA T-1 minute. 1:32 - ETA T-30 seconds. 1:42 - ETA T-20 seconds. 1:52 - ETA T-10 seconds. 2:02 - This is Pelican 1, I have visual on the extraction zone. 2:09 - Pelican 1 landing sequence initiated. Watch where you're standing. 2:18 - Countdown initiated. Standby for takeoff. 2:48 - Pelican 1 preparing to depart. Shuttle launch in 20 seconds. 3:08 - We have to leave now! 3:13 - Extraction complete. Pelican 1 beginning ascent. 3:21 - Democracy prevails once more. 3:32 - MISSION COMPLETED
BPM: 120 (for the first part at least)
Just the drums: youtu.be/4VJ-o_q9p1cAls Creative Journey - Entry 2Alister Matthews2024-07-12 | I share some projects, experiences and stories from the past year.
0:00 - What have I been up to? 0:32 - Medic Cosplay 2:28 - Helldivers Piano Covers 3:00 - Shadow of the Erdtree Trailer (Revoiced) 4:24 - Pyrocynical used MY tutorial??? 7:10 - The Mod that Fixed TF2 9:27 - Voiceacting for a Berserk Fan animation 10:28 - Voiceacting for a Godzilla Gmod animation 12:00 - Composing for an indie game soundtrack 13:52 - Addressing the goals I set for myself in entry 1 16:20 - sneak peek of my next video...
Music used in this video: open.spotify.com/playlist/5CfccG39sleROChIGgfxAB?si=49bc1aac4b184318Helldivers 2 Terminids Theme - Piano CoverAlister Matthews2024-07-02 | 🇺🇳 MESSAGE FROM SUPER EARTH 🇺🇳 The Ministry of Truth has deemed this piano cover "unplayable". Do not attempt to play unless you have stims and/or reinforcements available.
Original song: Wilbert Roget, II - Tyrant Terminid World (Combat music). From the Helldivers 2 OST.
"Why are you Helldivers?" "I BLEW UP MERIDIA." In other news, I've gone back to calling these "piano covers". Not because I'm actually playing them, but because the word "Transcription" implies sheet music (there is none) and the word "Arrangement" implies it is playable. The goal with these videos is to, as accurately as possible, recreate the soundtrack from the game on a single instrument.
BPM: 153
If you would like sheet music / midi tracks, please reach out to me on Discord: @Dr_Al_ or Gmail: thisisdoctoral@gmail.comTF2: Sensory Overload 『EXTREME』- Official Trailer ReduxAlister Matthews2024-06-09 | 888 Sound files. 10+ years of Memes, Nostalgia and Brainrot. 1 mod.
This mod is a spiritual successor to another sound mod I made many years ago. It is a homage to all the memes, nostalgia and brainrot I've enjoyed from 2013-2024.
If this mod made you laugh, please consider supporting me: ko-fi.com/dr_al_
--- This video is a REDUX of the original release trailer I uploaded a few days ago. I fixed a few weird graphical issues and added a few new clips. You can find the original trailer here: youtu.be/JQLFny6_OcQTF2: Sensory Overload 『EXTREME』- Release Trailer [Read Description]Alister Matthews2024-06-06 | --- PLEASE WATCH THE REDUX VERSION OF THIS TRAILER: youtu.be/VvNfmnTevjg It fixes several graphical issues and adds some new clips. Ok, thanks.
888 Sound files. 10+ years of Memes, Nostalgia and Brainrot. 1 mod.
COMPLETE SOUND INDEX: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aPQi4FBt44890bAHfAFQzxCiPy7wL3z5Helldivers 2 Automaton Theme, but it gets Progressively HARDER - Piano ArrangementAlister Matthews2024-04-22 | ➡️!!! WARNING !!! This video contains UNDEMOCRATIC melodies!!! Please consult your nearest Democracy Officer before watching !!!⬅️
Original song: Wilbert Roget, II - Socialist Automaton World (Combat music). From the Helldivers 2 OST.
That's right, the robots are back for revenge, and this time they've brought their entire fleet. Only liberty stands in their way. The Super Earth Ministry of Recreation has approved this song for discreet Citizen use, under the following reason: "This song will assist in psychological association of the Automaton presence with only the most despicable, undemocratic ideals." Remember Malevelon Creek. Avenge our fallen divers!
BPM: 114
If you would like sheet music / midi tracks, please reach out to me on Discord: @Dr_Al_Helldivers 2 Main Theme - EASY Piano ArrangementAlister Matthews2024-03-17 | ⬆️⬅️⬅️ - SLOW VERSION STARTS AT 1:47 (Two-thirds speed) ⬆️⬆️➡️⬅️➡️ : COMMISSION ME ko-fi.com/dr_al_/commissions
After receiving from feedback from my previous Helldivers 2 arrangement, I have made a version that is actually playable for all you two-handed citizens out there.