Jumping through hoops so I can record vocals || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-03-11 | Download or stream the finished track: fanlink.to/DeathNote2Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thTL;DR: Recording loud vocals in an apartment is difficult but I managed to work my away around it
Update (house bought) Billy Qvarnström 2024-04-01 | Breaking the radio silence with breaking news!I bought a house, very cool but took a long time and was stressful which is why there hasn't been much activity. Also lots of work to be done with said house, like building a sick studio(!) which will cause me to be absent for a good while longer. I think it will all be worth it in the end, looking forward to making more music when I can!Also rebranding to "Billy Qvarnström" soon - music already released on digital music platforms will stay where it is, new music will be on the Billy Qvarnström artist pages :)Thanks for watching and for sticking around!
Chase (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP6) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2023-08-24 | Download this track: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thChase time! I've seen a lot of people claim that Chase is the weakest OP of the bunch but I disagree. Certainly more "raw" sounding than the rest but in a good way - I think it contrasts perfectly with Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town, and really signifies that season's focus switch from Morioh Nichijou to hunting a serial killer stand user. anyway hope yall dig my version of the song lmaoComposed by: Tatsu HoshinoArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
I released an obscure EP Billy Qvarnström 2023-07-19 | Download or stream the EP: fanlink.to/PHILEMONVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thAnna Koka 5 Ägg 2022: youtube.com/watch?v=pJ323eQZt-QAlbum art by: fiverr.com/s/3L8P3Vtl;dr: I covered some obscure swedish music from 1972 (Philemon Arthur & The Dung)
Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP5) feat. @Legendav - Metal Cover Billy Qvarnström 2023-06-27 | EPILEPSY WARNING, THIS VIDEO CONTAINS A LOT BLINKING LIGHTSDownload this track: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thCrazy Noisy Pizza TownThis track was especially exciting to revisit as I wasn't really happy with the mix the first time around - that disco bounciness just wasn't there. I still don't think I got it to the point where it matches what I hear in my head, but I got a lot closer this time I think.Big thanks to Legendav for letting me reuse his fantastic guitar tracks, that really amped the funkiness up to the next level :)I tried using a mode on my tube light that changes the color in time with whatever music it picks up hoping it would make my room feel like a party, but I think the effect turned out a little too intense in hindsight lmaooComposed by: Kazusou Oda, Saori KodamaArranged and performed by Billy Qvarnström & LegendavFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Sono Chi no Kioku - End of The World (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP4) - Metal Cover | Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2023-06-03 | Download this track: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thSono Chi no Kioku is a track that I've previously stated I am not a big fan of, and while I've grown to appreciate it more during the time it took me to make this cover, I still think it is the weakest of all the openings. With that in mind, I kind of set out to arrange this song in a way that I didn't dislike, and I think I succeeded in that. This absolutely doesn't mean I think my version is BETTER than the original, because it absolutely isn't, just that my version is arranged more closely to what I personally look for in music that I'd listen to :)This one was VERY hard to sing - I haven't checked but it feels even more range-y than Sono Chi no Sadame which is already a very range-y song. The original track has 3 different vocalists (each vocalist from the previous 3 openings) which surely did not help with the difficulty lmaoComposed by: Kouhei Tanaka, Shoko FujibayashiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Stand Proud (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP3) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2023-05-26 | Download or stream this track: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thStand Proud is one of the few JoJo openings that is already heavy in its original form, so this one isn't as far off as the other tracks on the album. Still, some growls and blast beats never hurt anybody :) Possibly hot take from me, part 3 is my favorite part but I will acknowledge it is not the "best" part (I would probably give that to part 2 or part 5). I will accept criticism for this statement in the comment sectionAs mentioned in previous descriptions, I decided to try the Buster Odeholm approach for sections that needed lower notes by using automated pitch shifters rather than physically re-tuning. This can be very clearly seen in the section at 02:42 and I feel I should adress that lmaoComposed by: Katatsugu Wakabayashi, Shoko FujibayashiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Bloody Stream (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP2) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2023-05-19 | Featured on my JoJo album, Bizarre Bloodline: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thBloody Stream is one my favorite openings, and I feel like I managed to do it justice this time more than in my TV size cover. Special thanks to Ryan Lafford for teaching me what a trumpet shake is :)Improvised solo in this one which was fun, my dog Raia also made a guest appearance!Composed by: Saori Kodama, Toshiyuki OmoriArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Sono Chi no Sadame (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP1) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2023-05-12 | Featured on my JoJo album, Bizarre Bloodline: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHere's the first of the music videos from my newly released JoJo album! The original song is oh so very iconic and it was great to finally render it in its full length. NOT an easy song to sing for sure, Hiroaki Tominaga has a crazy range and I tried my best to keep up. Another note: I decided to try going full Buster Odeholm for this album - rather than physically retuning (or playing a 9-string) for sections that needed lower notes than my default drop E, I instead automated pitch shifters. I don't really have any guitarist's honor that I feel the need to defend lmao so I think it was an interesting way to arrange the tracks.Especially observant people might notice some of the lowest guitar notes don't quite line up with what I am fretting in the video and this is why!Composed by: Kohei Tanaka, Shoko FujibayashiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
JoJo album Billy Qvarnström 2023-05-04 | Download or stream the album: fanlink.to/BizarreBloodlineVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thFinally revealing what I've been working on! The album features full length covers of all currently existing JoJo openings. The ones I have previously covered have been reworked from TV size to full, the rest are entirely new arrangements :)Follow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11
Arranging Potato Knishes (Ratboy Genius Dreams Minecraft) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2022-10-02 | Download this track: fanlink.to/PotatoKnishesVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, trying something new this time - Potato Knishes has been stuck in my head for several weeks at this point and this was bound to happen lmao. I figured it'd be interesting to try filming the entire arranging and recording process and include that. Feel very free to just skip to the finished track and view this as you would any of my other videos though!While Potato Knishes struck me as nothing more than a surreal meme with catchy music initially, I have been steadily going through the Ratboy Genius timeline and I am now a genuine fan. The music is VERY well written and there is a risk I do more covers hahaComposed by: @ratboygenius (Ryan Dorin)Arranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4KFootage credit:youtu.be/6Dwox_Qrplgyoutu.be/F6Qh4OQidpwyoutu.be/tEGWROi1gKQtiktok.com/@jetsoverhere/video/7087301830467669253?_t=8VhpsKzCyLG&_r=1
Vs. Arceus (Pokémon Diamond & Pearl) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2022-08-15 | Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guyFinally was able to finish another video - this one is another Patreon request by Chaoticmeatball, also the second to last Patreon request I'll be doing!I loved working on this track - the chunky rhythm sections and the dissonant brass leads translated very well to a heavier style. It's not featured on any of the OST releases at this point, so no formal digital release this time around unless it gets featured on a release for the Diamond & Pearl remakes in the future!Composed by: Go Ichinose, Junichi Masuda, Hitomi SatoArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Delphinus (Skies of Arcadia) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2022-06-18 | Download this track: fanlink.to/DELPHINUSVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, been a while (again lol)!Here's another Patreon request by my fantastic friend Dryhands, who also provided the folky flute and Bouzouki tracks for this arrangement :)I had never heard of Skies of Arcadia before working on this arrangement, but I am pretty excited how it turned out. Fun amalgamation of techdeath and symphonic, even some black metal vibes here and there!Composed by: Yutaka Minobe, Tatsuyuki MaedaArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Skynut (The Gentle Men) - Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2022-04-01 | Download this track: fanlink.to/SKYNUTVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!April 1st is my once a year chance to meme and I never want to miss it, so here is my first upload in a few months lmao. Overtime at work is very rough but hopefully more music soon.When I found out penguinz0 was in a metal band I was enthused, when I first heard Skynut I was blown away. Troy and Charlie did nothing short of an incredible job putting this song (and their other songs as well) together, and as silly as the subject matter may be, I think it is an absolute epic of a song. I put my own spin on things here and there in my version, I hope you'll enjoy my take on the song :)Composed by: Troy McKubre (@solstate), Charlie White (@penguinz0) Arranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (The Invasion), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Eterna Forest (Pokémon Diamond & Pearl) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-12-13 | Download this track: fanlink.to/EternaForestVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHello! It's been way longer since last upload than I'd have liked again - overtime at my day job has been at an all time high and it sucks. Either way, glad to release something from Pokémon again! :) This is the first of the final 4 patreon requests I'm doing, this one is dedicated to @ChaoticMeatballTV!Composed by: Hitomi SatoArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Valhalla Calling (Miracle Of Sound) - Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-10-19 | Download this track: fanlink.to/ValhallVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thThis track immediately got stuck in my head the very first time I heard it and I pretty soon figured it'd be really cool to try to create my own version - absolutely check out the original if you haven't heard it yet because it's really great :)Huge shoutout to my friend Dryhands for lending me his sweet sweet medieval sample libraries, he gave me the floor shaking war horns and a lot of the percussion I used! Go follow him: twitter.com/aegiravanthirinstagram.com/sinsack_dryhandsComposed by: @miracleofsound Arranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: ReaperMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Excuse My Rudeness, But Could You Please RIP? (CALLI VERSION) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-10-02 | 失礼しますが、RIP♡ - original by @MoriCalliope Download this track (but with my vocals): fanlink.to/ExcuseMyRudenessVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHello! Here is my metal cover of this song, but with Calli's vocals instead of ya boi huffing and puffing.Credits for the very clean Acapella track: youtu.be/A1jfbGiqGkgComposed by: Mori Calliope, K'sArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Excuse My Rudeness, But Could You Please RIP? (Mori Calliope) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-10-01 | 失礼しますが、RIP♡ - original by @MoriCalliope Download this track: fanlink.to/ExcuseMyRudenessVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11ththere you have it, i finally fell into the vtuber holeThis song has not left my head ever since I first heard it, it is so oh so edgy but so good haha. This is by far the most challenging thing I've done as far as vocals go, I am NOT used to spitting lyrics this fast - can confirm ya boy Calli does indeed have bars !! hope ya'll like my take on this song, I am uploading a version with Calli's vocals as well soon in case screams & growls aren't your thing :) Composed by: Mori Calliope, K'sArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Fighting Gold (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP8 TV Size) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-08-31 | Download this track: fanlink.to/FightingGoldVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11ththat's an especially good loaf of bread !!Happy to get back to my JoJo project, Traitor's Requiem is up next. Hopefully I can get to it before we get the Stone Ocean openings, which I also want to do hahaHope yall enjoy!Composed by: Toshiyuki OmoriArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
With Me (Sonic and the Black Knight) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-08-21 | Download this track: fanlink.to/WithMeSonicVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys! I've said it before and I'll say it again, can't spell edge without hedgehogIt's once again been a while - here's another Patreon request from the awesome ChaoticMeatball! Composed by: Jun SenoueArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive)Microphone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Foghorn (Original Song) || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-08-20 | Download this track: fanlink.to/FoghornVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, bit of a different upload here!I have been releasing original music every now and then under my given name since 2015 - two albums, one EP, and now this single (which is longer than aforementioned EP lmaoo). Last time I released an original piece was in 2019, after which I couldn't really justify the time it'd take out of doing covers etc. About a month ago however I got the HUGE urge to write and ended up creating this chunker of a piece, inspired by the Smalls Lighthouse Tragedy of 1801 (the same incident that inspired "The Lighthouse" - awesome movie).I fully understand that original music isn't what most of my viewers are here for, and that's totally ok - I've got a VGM video coming up tomorrow so you won't have to wait for long :) hope some of yall dig this song until then!Composed, recorded and produced by: Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11LYRICS:For 30 days and 30 nightsAmongst wicked, salty seasWe man the lightWe both guided many shipsTens come and goneUntil the morn, that fateful dayWhen one fell illEstranged at heavy sea, many long weeksHe suffered day and night, we could but prayNever any aid in sight, our hopes grew slimAnd as if free at last, he drew his final breathAre you still here?Why must you haunt me? I never wanted thisYour pleas from somewhere far away, the other sideWhy must you torment me? It wasn't meYou're not my friend, but it's cold outsideWhy don't you come in?You weren't my friend, but the wind is hardWhy won't you come in?For 120 days, and many endless nightsAmongst wicked, salty seasI manned the lightI no longer know who I amOr where you wentI dream of land once moreAnd mayhap I'll leave one day this rock
Simian Acres (Blast Corps) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-06-27 | Download this track: fanlink.to/SIMIANACRESVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, long time no see - I got the virus, and then I got busy with commission work. Glad to be back :)This song was requested by my lovely friend and Patreon supporter Dryhands! I had never heard of it before and I suspect not too many of you have either, but either way it was equal amounts fun and stupid to arrange chugs alongside midi banjos lmaoComposed by: Graeme NorgateArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDrInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Infinity Mijinion (Mega Man X6) feat. Gunderslam - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-05-03 | Download this track: fanlink.to/INFINITYMIJINIONVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!This one has been in the works for quite a while because of some complications, but I'm happy to finally get this one out. This one was suggested by one of my fantastic Patreon supporters, Chaoticmeatball! Big thanks to Gunderslam for throwing down a blazing solo as well :DThe lead sections is absolutely one the hardest things I've ever had to play lmao, I am not a good lead guitarist and songs like these make that very obvious. Another patreon request coming up next!Composed by: Akemi KimuraArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Winter Horrorland (Friday Night Funkin) Vocal Cover Billy Qvarnström 2021-05-01 | Hey guys!So Friday Night Funkin' is really cool, I especially love the Monster tracks - I of course immediately started thinking about creating metal versions of those tracks, but after some thought I really don't know how to make that work with the alternating vocals where only half has actual lyrics etc - so idk we'll see, for now I couldn't help recording a cover over the original instrumental. Posted this on twitter first but I have decided it goes here too, feel free to disregard and more high effort stuff coming soon :)Composed by: Kawaisprite, BassetfilmsFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, JST Howard Benson VocalsMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Caramelldansen - Metal Cover (Swedish) || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-04-01 | Download/stream this track: fanlink.to/CARAMELLDANSENVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thAlternative title: Caramelldansen but it's Infant AnnihilatorApril 1st is my one chance in a year to cover meme songs and I will NOT miss itComposed by: Koji Kondo, Toru MinegishiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Great Bay Temple (The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-03-03 | Download this track: fanlink.to/GreatBayTempleVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Second video in my new room, and second video with the Solar guitar - I started working on this arrangement several years ago after stumbling across the Great Bay Temple theme when I was just mesmerized by the intricate layers of different rhythms and atonal polymetric melodies. I had a lot of fun with this one :)I am happy to report that I have seen the light and am permanently switching from Premiere Pro to DaVinci Resolve, and I have created a new endcard which was the last thing tying me down to Adobe haha. Also big shout out to my friend Ro Panuganti for suggesting better camera settings for this video and helping me look good, he is a great boy :)Composed by: Koji Kondo, Toru MinegishiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Flamelurker (Demons Souls) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2021-02-27 | Download or stream Archstones: https://www.smarturl.it/archstonesVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys! Long time no see - I moved again (first video in new studio!) and I've had to work on this track in secret until now. Got a bunch of cool videos in the works that I can't wait to share with you guys asap :)This song is featured on the album Archstones: a Metal Tribute to Demon's Souls released by GameGrooves, and it's super cool to get the chance to join all the skilled people performing on it. Definitely check out everyone elses tracks as well!Big shoutout to my friend Ro Panuganti for helping me salvage this footage as well as offering tips on camera settings which will help my next video look better, I am very bad at camera tech lmaoComposed by: Shunsuke KidaArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Solar Guitars A1.8D LTDInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Great Days (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP7 TV Size) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-11-22 | Download this track: fanlink.to/JoJo7Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, I'm back with some more JOJO™I was a bit worried about this one since it's so upbeat that adding metal could sound really forced, but I'm surprised how well it worked personally! Fighting Gold coming up next. :)I THINK I did better with color grading this time but it is hard for me to say lmao, I'll keep experimenting with itComposed by: Yugo Kanno, Karen AokiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Clankers Cavern (Banjo-Kazooie) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-11-15 | Download this track: fanlink.to/CLANKERVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS :patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, long time no see!This delay was caused by some bad luck with camera equipment I ordered (refer to my previous upload for details) - I am very happy to be able to put something out again!Clanker's Cavern is my very favorite piece from Banjo-Kazooie, and I actually covered it once 6 years ago - understandably that cover of it was very bad lmao so I've been wanting a rematch since then. I feel like I was able to do what I wanted to with the song this time. :)ALSO, this is my first video in 4K60FPS which I am excited to make my new standard. I am still very much learning how to use both the new camera and DaVinci Resolve, so I'm hoping to improve the visuals as I go! Composed by: Grant KirkhopeArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBassMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
ebay horror stories and why i havent uploaded for 2 months Billy Qvarnström 2020-10-24 | Check out what I've been working on: open.spotify.com/artist/1NWS9zltQ2PT5YXsAbQVLE?si=TR_B3fY6RrGlUXR1Blsqkwtl;dr: i probably got scammed on ebay on important camera gear lmao(excuse the more basic than usual editing on this video, i'm trying to learn davinci resolve to finally be free of adobe's grasp)
New EP - Ouroboros (8-bit Metal) Billy Qvarnström 2020-09-05 | Download or stream this EP: fanlink.to/Ouroboros-EPVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys! I've been filing on this EP here and there since sometime last year and honestly I wasn't even sure it'd ever reach a point where it'd get released, but ayy here we are haha. It's essentially the proggy djenty stuff you'd expect from me, except 8-bit/chiptune haha. It's definitely been fun to work on - more VGM and anime coming asap!
Another World (Gojira) - Full Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-08-23 | Download this track: fanlink.to/ANOTHERWORLDVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!I just got a new camera and I figured I'd do something a little different just for this occasion - here's my cover of the new Gojira song, Another World!If you've been around my channel for a while you've probably seen many a Gojira shirt being worn haha, they have been a huge inspiration to how I approach music and I figured I should attempt one of their songs at some point. More anime and VGM soon, don't worry :)I changed a few parts in my version to set myself apart from the original a bit, I know a lot of people consider that sacrilege but the way I see it, if you want to hear the original you can go listen to the original. I'd much rather make the song my own a bit :)Composed by: GojiraArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral CompanionMicrophone: Shure SM7bCamera: Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Zetsubou Billy (Death Note ED2) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-08-19 | Download this track: fanlink.to/ZETSUBOUVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!When I did What's up, people!? a couple of people said I should do Zetsubou Billy (funny haha meme) - I WANTED to, but Daisuke's high pitched, chicken-esque screams in the second half of the verse made me decide I wouldn't tackle this one. anyways hope you enjoyed lmaoI attempted them as high fry screams at first which didn't sound right, then as low growls which also didn't sound right, and after some experimenting I came up with what you hear in the video - not entirely sure what you'd call it and it's certainly not 100% accurate to whatever the hecc Daisuke does, but I think it turned out well.tl;dr - MTH vocals are hard but I tried anywaysMore anime and VGM stuff coming soon-ish, thanks for watching~Composed by: MAXIMUM THE HORMONEArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral Companion
Simple Secrets (OneShot) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-07-31 | Download this track: materia.to/towardsthesunIDVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Here's the final video I'll be doing for the OneShot album, probably - hope you've enjoyed them as much as I did creating them, and definitely check out the full album if you've enjoyed these 3 videos! :)I had a lot of fun coming up with the riffs for this one, and the final track has a flavor of heaviness that I think ended up cool. Also when I first noticed you could play Gojira's "The Gift of Guilt" over the main melody I couldn't help myself and came up with some tapping parts very much inspired by it haha.Composed by: Nightmargin, Eliza Velasquez, Michael ShirtArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Agile Septor Elite 930Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
Distant Water (OneShot) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-07-25 | Download this track: materia.to/towardsthesunIDVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Here's another video from Towards the Sun, my new OneShot album. I'm pretty stoked with how this one turned out - I tried finding a cool middle ground between prog metal and post rock and hopefully I succeeded haha.One more album video coming soon, then back to regular weeb/vgm stuff! :)Composed by: Nightmargin, Eliza Velasquez, Michael ShirtArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
Flooded Ruins (OneShot) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-07-18 | Download this track: materia.to/towardsthesunIDVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Here's a track I had a lot of fun arranging for the album. The original is very minimalistic and ambient, unlike my version haha - I took many liberties and mixed in a lot of different flavors while maintaining the pad chords from the original. I've been trying to learn the infamous thumping technique for quite a while which I finally utilized for the first time in this cover - I certainly still have a lot to learn about it though.Another album video coming soon :3Composed by: Nightmargin, Eliza Velasquez, Michael ShirtArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
OneShot album announcement - Towards the Sun Billy Qvarnström 2020-07-17 | CHECK OUT THE ALBUM: materia.to/towardsthesunIDHey guys, I'm super excited to finally be able to announce this project. I've been working on it since early 2019 - hope you guys will dig it. :)Distributed by Materia CollectiveAlbum art by Isa AlcántaraVisit my Patreon page for instrumentals, downloads, song requests and more: patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11
Chase (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP6 TV Size) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-06-18 | Download this track: fanlink.to/JoJo6Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys! Here's my cover of the 6th JoJo OP, Chase - this one is at the bottom of a lot of peoples top JoJo OP list, but I dig it a lot personally. The raw, punky one-take vibe is super energetic and embodies the Kira pursuit arc really well to me. After sneaking some growls into my previous JoJo covers and hearing no complaints, I decided to be a little less discrete with the more extreme metal stuff in this one haha. JoJo and blast beats was a cool combo 10/10 would recommend Uploading has been a little slower than I'd have liked recently as I've been in the process of moving - I'll be moving again pretty shortly because of reasons, but the place I'm living right now has no neighbours so I'm hoping to record a bunch of vocals while I can be as loud as I want whenever I want. :DGreat Days coming next!Composed by: battaArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
Magmoor Caverns (Metroid Prime) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström - GameGrooves Elements Billy Qvarnström 2020-06-13 | Check out Elements: https://smarturl.it/ggelementsVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Excited to release this one - I'm really happy to be a part of the Elements EP by GameGrooves alongside a bunch of cool people. Fire is metal (this track), Water is Jazz, Wind is woodwinds and Earth is Folk.Brought out the 9-string chonker again for this one~It's been way too long since I did a Metroid songComposed by: Kenji YamamotoArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Agile Septor Elite 930Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass, SONiVOX Orchestral Companion
Call of Hell / Citadel (DOOM Eternal) Vocal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-05-01 | Download this track: (As soon as the DOOM Eternal OST comes out)Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys, here's another DOOM track - I haven't seen this covered yet, so that's pretty cool. I've been fascinated with Eric Hollaway's vocals for a good couple of years, so it was certainly cool to hear him singing in a Mick Gordon song. I transposed this down a little bit to better fit my range - keep in mind that Eric sings this in chest voice though whereas I used subharmonics, so that probably discredits me a little bit. Either way this was fun to do. :)There's a lot of drama surrounding the DOOM Eternal OST going on and I'm not sure which side to listen to at this point. We'll see how much more I'll end up doing from it!Composed by: Mick GordonArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper
i thank you for 4k subs while being bad at touhou 6 Billy Qvarnström 2020-05-01 | Hey guys!4000 is an incredible number that I never saw myself getting to. Thank you so much for helping me get this far. Love yall~(new video coming later today)Visit my Patreon page for instrumentals, downloads, song requests and more: patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11
Hell on Earth (DOOM Eternal) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-04-13 | Download this track: (as soon as the Doom Eternal OST comes out!)Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!It's probably not a huge surprise that I'd do some music from Mick Gordon's new Doom Eternal soundtrack - a bit later than I'd have liked but a lot of other projects have been going on. Either way, excited to get to put this out. Mick has certainly done it again. :DIt was very interesting to try to recreate the growl choir - I never would have thought of doing such a thing on my own haha.Composed by: Mick GordonArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Agile Septor Elite 930Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
Six Black Heavens Guns (Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-) Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-04-11 | Download this track: fanlink.to/HeavensGunsVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!It's been a while, but here's another Patreon request - I have never even heard of the Guilty Gear series until now, but this song is really cool haha. Vocals were very challenging, in particular the clean parts in the pre-choruses - I think I'm improving though. :)Composed by: Daisuke IshiwatariArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
BALLA DA LI - EUROBEAT cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-04-01 | Download this track: fanlink.to/BALLADALIVisit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thi only get to meme once a year, so once a year i will memei'll go back to doing alright things now i promisealso i guess i have sang in italian now, very coolComposed by: Boom BoxArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11
Whats up, People?! (Death Note OP2) - Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-03-10 | Download this track here: fanlink.to/DeathNote2Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!Here's a track I've wanted to cover for a really long time but never had the guts to attempt the vocals. Ryo-kun and Daisuke-han both have very unique voices, and MtH have a very dedicated fanbase haha. That said I hope you enjoy my take on this awesome song! :)I vlogged the process of recording vocals for this song: youtu.be/LoGf1ShyjE8Composed by: MAXIMUM THE HORMONEArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeInterface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), DjinnBass
Crazy Noisy Bizarre Town (JoJos Bizarre Adventure OP5 TV Size) feat. @Legendav - Cover Billy Qvarnström 2020-03-04 | Download this track: fanlink.to/JoJo5Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thCheck out Legendav's channel for more anime music! youtube.com/user/DaviiKangMusicHey guys!The JoJo train continues on - this one was daunting but a lot of fun to do. Funky disco stuff doesn't come very naturally to a follower of heavier styles like myself but it was very fun to bust some moves.~Huge thanks to my brother from another mother Legendav for throwing down some strat goodness on this track! :)Composed by: THE DUArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Bass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), EuroBass II
ECHO (Crusher-P) feat. @KeyBlackStudios - Metal Cover / Remix || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-02-20 | Download this track here: fanlink.to/Ech0Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS: patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thComposed by: Crusher-PVocals by: SquigglyDiggVisualizer elements by: cryptackInstrumental and production: BillyTheBard11thCheck out Squiggly's channel: youtube.com/user/SquigglydiggFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11
Team Yell Battle Theme (Pokémon Sword & Shield) - Metal Cover || Billy Qvarnström Billy Qvarnström 2020-01-17 | DOWNLOAD THIS SONG HERE: fanlink.to/TeamYell Visit my Patreon page for early access and BTS:patreon.com/BillyTheBard11thHey guys!I've been listening to a looot of Cattle Decapitation recently and I had this huge urge to arrange something in a style similar to theirs - after scanning through the new Pokémon soundtrack I found that Team Yell would translate really well (if I like doubled the tempo lol)!I always strive to make drum tracks that I realistically could play myself, but I decided to throw that out of the window completely this time haha, I DEFINITELY do not have the chops or control to play something along these lines. Just imagine Dave McGraw stepped in as a guest for this track I suppose!Composed by: Gō Ichinose, Minako AdachiArranged and performed by Billy QvarnströmFollow me on Twitter for updates and probably other stuff:twitter.com/BillyTheBard11Guitar: Woodo Alder 8 string DeluxeBass Guitar: Woodo B6Interface: Steinberg UR28MSoftware: Reaper, Fortin Nameless Suite, GetGood Drums (Modern & Massive), Eurobass II
