The 8 best video game music cover artists on YouTube

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One of the defining characteristics of art is being open to interpretation. When it comes to music, those interpretations often come in the form of covers, and YouTube is full of talented musicians putting their own spin on video game classics. If there’s a tune you love, you’re sure to find someone who’s remixed it in their own special way. Here are some of the best in the business, presented in alphabetical order.

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Alex Moukala both composes original video game soundtracks and covers existing songs. Many of those covers twist the tunes into different genres, with a funky spin on darker numbers from Hades or the Souls series, or an orchestral arrangement of a cheery Nintendo tune. A showcase of the Elden Ring theme in 15 styles shows just how much range Moukala has.

CthulhuSeeker is the newest name on this list, but they have absolutely earned their place. With just a few synthwave arrangements to their name, CthulhuSeeker has added a spark to various Elden Ring boss themes that cannot be denied. Malenia, Blade of Miquella’s battle theme makes for an electrifying good time, which should both excite Elden Ring fans and remind them of how hard she was to defeat.

FamilyJules’ covers come in a few flavors, but it’s his metal music that people subscribe for. This includes already-rocking tunes like Doom’s Rip & Tear, as well as heavier takes on lighter songs from kid-friendly Nintendo games. Jules also doubles as a vocalist in many of these covers. All of this excellent work eventually landed him the job of composing tracks for the nostalgic Infernax soundtrack.

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