Greatest villain of all time. He didn't try to rule the world, or strike back at people who wronged him. No, Kefka saw the pointlessness of existence, and did it for the lulz.

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

Few villains actually succeed in destroying the world so yeah, I'd say he's a pretty wacky guy. Always up to his omnicidal hijinks.

@U9B

10 жыл бұрын

Actually he did rule over the world and he didn't do it for the pure laughs over time. He did it because he struggled with his mortality.

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

Kefka? I'd say he displays some serious narcissistic and psychotic tendencies from the get go. Exdeath I'm not familiar with so if it's that character you mean, you'll have to explain. :3

@U9B

10 жыл бұрын

Psychotic I'll agree, but narcissism goes to emperor gestahl for obvious reasons. The laughs kefka did everything for was based on his deprave joys from other's misery since each laugh was associated with either a deed or wicked idea he had concocted. He was a bit more nihilistic than simply vain. Exdeath didn't see a pointless existence so much as he wanted power as a typical existential piece to his own meaning.

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Kefka is the epitome of videogame nihilism. And a sinister psychotic. That Doma kingdom scene still haunts me. So evil... :c

I think Kefka's laugh is the soul of dancing mad. I'm always looking for one that he laughs when he shows up

@BookofPlagues

Жыл бұрын

ME TOO OMG I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE

Extremely rockin' - this is a service to both FF6 and the FF fandom in general.

Welcome, friends! I knew you'd make it here, so I've prepared some suitable entertainment for you! How long are you going to let the destruction continue? Kefka: I've tapped into the ultimate power. Observe...! Kefka: Such magnificent power! You are like insects to me! Kefka: I will exterminate everyone, and everything! People will keep rebuilding the things you take from them! Kefka: Then I'll destroy those too. Kefka: Why do people rebuild things they know are going to be destroyed? Kefka: Why do people cling to life when they know they can't live forever? Kefka: Think how meaningless each of your lives is! It's not the net result of one's life that's important! It's the day-to-day concerns, the personal victories, and the celebration of life... and love! It's enough if people are able to experience the joy that each day can bring! Kefka: And have you found your "joy" in this nearly dead world of ours? Yes! Terra: I know what love is...! Locke: And I have learned to celebrate life... and the living. Cyan: My family lives on inside of me. Shadow: I know what friendship is... and family... Edgar: It is my dream to build a kingdom in which I can guarantee freedom and dignity. Sabin: I have come to experience anew the love of my brother... Celes: I've met someone who can accept me for what I am. Strago: I have a special little Granddaughter! Relm: And I have a brave Grandpa who'll stand by me through it all. Setzer: My friend's airship... and her love! Mog: I have my friends here! Gau: You my friends! Me uwaooo all of you! Kefka: This is sickening... You sound like chapters from a self-help booklet! Kefka: Prepare yourselves! Kefka: Now, for my next trick, I will make you all... disappear! Kefka, you don't know what you're doing! Stop! Kefka: I command the greatest power in the universe! Kefka: You are all helpless before me! Kefka: I will destroy everything... I will create a monument to non-existence!

@ciarao7769

5 жыл бұрын

double'effin''yeah

that beat starting from 4:17 is out of this world, masterly composed, the combination of the epic piano and violin....

Life...Dreams...Hope...Where do they come from? And where do they go? None of that junk is enough to fulfill your hearts! Destruction...Destruction is what makes life worth living! Destroy! Destroy! Destroy! Let's destroy everything!

@absoluteomnis4833

9 жыл бұрын

Destruction is the purest form of power.

@joemama-qy4fb

9 жыл бұрын

Kefka Palazzo We're doomed to grief for an eternity. You refuse to accept that what power grief gives is infinite.

@FletcherReedsRandomness

6 жыл бұрын

+Kefka Palazzo Oh Lord Kefka, you are right about anything and everything! Just please don't smite me with your almighty Light of Judgement, although you're probably going to do that anyway.

@fabianosantos4604

5 жыл бұрын

Life...Hopes...Dreams...two number nines...a number nine large... a number six... with extra dip...two number forty-fives...one with cheese...and a large soda...

@malkrie1444

4 жыл бұрын

Life... Dreams... Hope... Where do they come from? Where do they go? Where do they come from, cotton-eyed Joe?

4:30 Why does this fit so well for Monster King Orochi.

@isanrodrigues7984

4 жыл бұрын

:3

@roronoazoro6153

4 жыл бұрын

:3

@rejoicingfakepriest201

4 жыл бұрын

DarkZesperia?

Was going through my favorites, and can't believe I've been listening to this for almost seven years! -RLW/Z

@ethanotoroculus1060

4 жыл бұрын

I can. : )

No matter how many versions of it I hear, I will always dig metal versions of this track... Very nice.

@nexusclarum8000

5 жыл бұрын

I know you posted this 4 years ago but here's an update for you. You should check out "Falkkone Dancing Mad" and some of his other works, too.

I keep coming back to your version of this piece and Lavos’ theme over and over. Absolutely nailed it better than anyone else. Amazing work man!

yeah, i know. this was meant to be a remix that turned the four unique parts (and in some ways very much individual tracks) into one whole. it's an OC Remix thing I've been doing on my videogame projects lately. besides, theres not much point in doing a straight cover of the original when theres no way in hell I can ever top Nobuo Uematsu's version, is there? c:

This is underrated as fuck! This cover needs way more attention, it's fantastic.

Godddamn, dude. Where has this remix been all my life? Up there with Prancing Dad.

Easily the most impressive remix of "Dancing Mad" I've ever heard. Excellent job.

Solid arrangement; that bass lead-in to the Kefka phase was extremely gratifying, and the original artwork to accompany it is some really ace work.

Bad guys always get the best themes.

@coolvibrations652

5 жыл бұрын

This Account Has No Name u got that right

@mafiamama7033

4 жыл бұрын

lol

Love this remix and the artwork. You did an incredible job! One of the best remixes of this song.

I havent played any Final Fantasy but even i know about Kefka's epicness and this piece right here sums it all GOOD WORK!!

Frightening and epic. You sir have made a song transcending above almost everything.

Thank you, DarkZesperia for introducing me to this music

@Lashmush

3 жыл бұрын

Who is DarkZesperia? Thanks for love. c:

@DeathKingChannel

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lashmush your remix is AWESOME btw!

Getting rid of the third phase of the Goddess' theme and moving right to Kefka was freakin' brilliant.

Wow this is simply incredible. I am a huge fan of Nobuo, and this is a worthy, and tremendously talented rendition. Great job

This is really good. I especially love the grand organ part at the beginning--really rich and full-sounding with a lot of bass.

2:50 with the piano arpeggio in the background onward to the end of the movement sounds AWESOME!! Great touch!

This is easily the best remix of dancing mad i have ever heard!!

Been looking at remixes all night and this is definitely my favorite so far.

It does also sound as a remix that took a long time to make so nice job, thanks for sharing!

Awesome... just awesome! This remix is so epic!

Amazing Artwork, Amazing Remix I just love the details of the drawing, very much so the remix fits perfectly Nice video :o)

9:09 guitar sounds ill. Really captures the twisted vibe. Seriously scary man.

It's Amazing!!!!! It's awesome!!! I love this version!!!! Black, Power, Epic and Progressive Metal!!! :D Congratulations!!!

Metal is not really my type of music but you did a real good job with this. It's very fitting.

I came here because of the artwork, and I found yet another awesome Dancing Mad remix!

Best remix I've seen of this song, bar none. And this isn't even the final one? And I took a quick peek at some of your other videos...you have earned a sub :)

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/560291 This is the final version. c:

@toprak3479

8 жыл бұрын

+69guitarchick This is better than the final version in my opinion. Some parts are better in the final one but I think this one a bit simpler.

Certainly one of the best remasters out there.

Hands down the best version of dancing mad on the fucking market

When I heard it for the first time, I was blown away. This is just that epic.

I'm also surprised, very good work on this very hard composition.

Very good! Great job, dude! :)

Did an okay job on the first and second movement. But you did an awesome job on the third and fourth!

Impressive mix, definitely has its own personality, rather than a mere cover of alternate instrumentation.

That whole interlude starting at 4:14 and just exploding at 4:34 (and mirrored by the similar motif at 4:55) is no less than perfection, it's so fucking epic!!

I love the take on the 3rd movement. I started to bob my head at it.

Awesome job you have here, dude.

Just one word: Bravo. Ok three more...thanks for this.

.... .... Just listened to the final version.... .... Gametal has been dethroned from best Dancing Mad.... .... You sir, have topped even the original for me. This Dancing Mad is crowned number 1 for me.

Take my Fxxking money! this video is amazing. Great illustration, great audio.

Love the artwork

Love it! Thanks for posting!!

It was conceived on my birthday... Nice. Nobuo's prog-rock influences shine through in this even more than the original.

5 men danced mad with Kefka. This is utterly EPIC beyond words! :D

These are exceptionally good. People claim to do metal remixes of songs and all they usually are is a fuzzed guitar melody and senseless noise in the background as the supposed harmony.

Duuuuude, how did the Algorithm wait until now to show this to me?!? Badass.

That picture is epic!!!!

THIS IS SO GOOD.

Kefka: The definition of nihilism.

@DGneoseeker1

7 жыл бұрын

And he's right.

@matthewrileymcleanwilkinson

6 жыл бұрын

Only on Wednesdays...

@keisuke908

5 жыл бұрын

Also, Kefka: The Personification of Nihilism. :D

@roronoazoro6153

4 жыл бұрын

CEO of nihilism

i just cant find the right words to describe this masterpiece

woow great illustrations :D

Great job, guy

the best version of Dancing mad for surely :D

i love this

great job!

素晴らしい動画だと思います。アレンジが素敵でした。

Incredible!!!

2:46 do I hear a Vader - The Book homage? I've loved this song since the first time I laid ears on it and I'll never stop jamming out to it.

darn the second part is srsly good :D its awesome its...... kefkaliscious!

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

This isn't even the final form. c:

@pinovids

8 жыл бұрын

damn i made this comment 2 years ago? i still love this remix u made something awesome :D

@therealsquimby3191

3 жыл бұрын

Aah, kefkalicious

Oh YES, please...I head-banged hard to this (well at least until the piano LOL, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-^ha :D I loved what you did on the turn-around, super. It never fails I get goose-flesh when it gets to the 6 min. mark every time.

I don't usually post comments, but I must say I greatly enjoyed your video. @ The Artist of this cover: Please keep practicing!

Yeah, I'm pleased with that one. Got a bit of middle-eastern flavor to it. c:

This can't be said to be anything less than good ✌🏻.

This needs more upvotes. Period.

Sick cover

Now, usually, I hate metal, but I love, love, love this remix! I'm gonna check out more of 'em. :3

To each their own. You can visit the artists DA pages from the description if you want to see more of their art. c:

The Third Act if wonderfull, I can perfectly see Kefka flying over a city crying in pain and in the fire which make that clown laughing among the screams of the innocents.

Thanks!

Yes, once volume 2 is released, volume 3 will be organized and me and many others will start cooking up our next batch of boss remixes. The reason there's been a delay for volume 2 release is due to the huge Final Fantasy IV project "Balance and Ruin" WHICH YOU SHOULD ALL GO GET BECAUSE ITS AMAZING AND FREE! c:

amazing

Thanks, buddy.

Your version feels so empowering! Good job m8!

@Lashmush

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget to give the final version a listen too. You can find it as the OC remix upload here on youtube or follow the link in the description to the newgrounds page. c:

Thank you! c:

i think i like this version better than the new version u made

This is good Music!!

There are some parts in this remix that feel better than in the final version ( The final version feels a little too dynamic for me overall ) Now, that's just a preference of mine, however it's undeniable that your remix has no comparison. I've heard many remixes but yours is far more unique and new compared to others to make you think it's something completely different (some people either stick too much with the origial or get carried away too much, also judging by the quality it feels like you dedicated to it much more time than that in your description! Like.. 400% effort!?) Also, your channel is really MINDBLOWING, you really deserve much more views and subs.

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

I'll be keeping both versions up on Newgrounds for download and the other one will come up on KZread as well eventually. So don't fret, like and share whichever one you prefer. :3

@mariomario7391

8 жыл бұрын

+Lashmush When is it going to be uploaded(

@senakhademi3257

5 жыл бұрын

Music that feels, "a little too dynamic for," your liking. Clearly you don't know how to use the word dynamic correctly.

I approve of this!

Awesome

Perfect!!!!!!

Listened to it with rainy mood in the background for the softer parts.... I regret nothing

Hee, hee! Nothing can beat the music of hundreds of voices screaming in unison! Except this.

Glorious!!!!!!!!!

I demand this be played at my funeral.

DOPE!

I just shat myself. There were a couple notes off from the original but they worked really well, surprisingly O_O

最高。聴いた中で1番のアレンジ。

epic!

How beautiful 🌹❤🌹

I wish you added the male vocals for the tier 2 song but don't let that comment read off as something negative. This was fantastic.

@Lashmush

10 жыл бұрын

i'll upload the new version instead. c:

@U9B

10 жыл бұрын

HAH! What a way to show me up!

Nobuo Uematsu would be proud.

I was hoping the final movement would be a little more climactic =(. Aside from that though, this is an epic remix and I loved every minute of it

The most epic version. All sounds pretty blackened metal.