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Youtube has made it much easier for musicians and in particular video game cover artists to thrive. In this thread, share any good game cover/remix/medley artists you've come across over the years. Keep embedded sample videos to one per artist please, to avoid destroying browsers when they try to load the page, link to the rest please, thank you! Feel free to post artists you enjoy, or new stuff they've put out recently in here! Johnny Atma (also known as GaMetal - guitar, drums, synth - Johnny's one of the better guitar cover artists I've come across, he does medleys and covers for the most part. He does plenty of "standards"(Megaman, Kirby, Mario, etc) but occasionally does more obscure tracks, and some of his medleys are outstanding. I really enjoy his "iconic themes of gaming" medley. Does all the music himself, and mixes it together. I'm not a huge fan of when he goes off on his own tangents at times, but sometimes they're good and appropriate. Iconic Themes Of Gaming https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgQ9loD2hL8 Masked Dedede Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars FULL OST Medley RichaadEB - Guitar - Richaad's a cool dude who does some pretty incredible guitar covers. He even became so prominent at one point doing Undertale covers that Toby Fox licensed an album of his covers including some unreleased tracks, and they're mostly incredible. ASGORE's theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ4GQSyMNEM MEGALOVANIA Mass Effect 2: Suicide Mission DJtheS - mostly synth/techno - does a shitload of medleys and covers. Very good at medleys mixing completely unexpected/unrelated tracks together, most notable are his "Elements" series, wherein he mixes tracks from characters, stages, or bosses with a recurring elemental theme. Also edits many of his videos to be more than just a static background as the music plays, such as switching to a representation of the track playing so you know what it's from, which is helpful for finding the original or when the music changes games. Or just slaps dancing Donkey Kongs on it. Disciple of Lightning(Tales of Phantasia/Symphonia, Sonic & Knuckles, Donkey Kong Country, Kirby Super Star Ultra, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Megaman X, Megaman X5, Touhou 14: Double Dealing Character) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQIIiHc5FMw Sonic Boom(Street Fighter II, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Undertale, Donkey Kong Land, F-Zero, Sonic The Hedgehog) Halloween Medley 2016 - Night of the Skeleton(Undertale, Super Meat Boy, Banjo Kazooie, Spooky Scary Skeletons) Smooth McGroove - Acapella - Smooth McGroove is a really cool dude who was just making some neat little acapella videos when he put out Guile's Theme from Street Fighter and suddenly blew up in popularity, getting 1.7 million subscribers within a month or so. He records every part of a track's audio as a separate acapella bit, and stitches the whole thing together with little windows of each recording in the video. Some will have 5 windows, others can have up to 12! They're really well done and fun, maybe not necessarily something to listen to on the way to work, but definitely fun to pop on every once in a while. Guy's got some range, too! Guile's Theme Acapella https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qwKCQ4M2Nw Dr. Wily Stage Acapella Castlevania Bloody Tears Acapella Comedy option: Tsuko G - Kazoo - Does covers of game music, anime music, etc using pretty much only a kazoo. Sometimes drums. Also a really, really good singer to boot, but he works that kazoo like few can(used to beatbox alongside it but eventually dropped that). Can play drums, guitar, pretty much anything but mostly kazoos it up or sings. I think he speaks Japanese too??? Sure can sing it! PUNCH-OUT theme KAZOO'd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZquDO1n4jfM MEGALOVANIA Kazoo'd CAN'T DEFEAT AIRMAN singing cover Honorable mention goes to Ronald Jenkees for his incredible remix of Aquatic Ambience from Donkey Kong Country, he doesn't really do game remixes much but one day uploaded this and it's crazy good. All of his stuff is crazy good, really, check him out. FAU said it'd be cool to post this in Games rather than PYF.
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Nice thread The first thing I think about is Project Chaos, the remixed versions of the Sonic and Knuckles OST. My personal favorite out of these is Walk on Water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNRfkr4ShIg Another good one is Knuckleduster, made by DannyB (the guy behind the Crypt of the Necrodancer and original Binding of Isaac OSTs!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbFiTzDuc20
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Dec 20, 2016 15:14
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Lenich & Kirya are two russian dudes who do some stellar covers of Undertale music. All of their stuff is great, but I want to give a shoutout specifically to two: Bonetrousle and Oh! One True Love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzIz8f1oBxM But seriously, listen to all of them.
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Dec 20, 2016 18:00
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insaneintherain has a ridiculous catalog of mostly Jazz remixes of game themes. At this point it seems like he's redone every single Pokemon game, but as of late most folks probably would recognize him for Live at Grillby's, which is of course an Undertale Jazz compilation. The dude is actually quite accomplished on saxophone and piano, and he does collaborations with a lot of other musicians too to assemble some really good bits.
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Dec 20, 2016 18:00
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The ones I follow that haven't been mentioned already: Gamechops is a "videogame remix label", with a number of artists all providing music. Undertale - Tem Shop (Ben Briggs Glitch Hop Remix) Legend of Zelda - Gerudo Valley (Terlia Electro House Remix) Smooth McGroove Remixed - Mario Overworld (Ben Briggs) (Yes, you read that right.) M. Bulteau: The guy in charge of the score for the Majora opera, which you may have heard of at some point. Undertones - Four Undertale remixes, also available on his Youtube channel. I especially like Boneklezmer. The PINGAS Variations - Several variations on Robotnik's Theme from the Saturday morning Sonic cartoon. FalKKonE: Mostly does metal covers. Occasionally switches gears into 8-bit/chiptunes, or two-piano covers. A lot of Monster Hunter stuff, which I can't comment on. ASGORE (Intense Symphonic Metal Cover) - He has quite a lot of intense symphonic metal covers of Undertale bosses. NPC: Came to my attention during the Undertale remix craze, and I stuck around. Has a good selection of mainstream and lesser-known games. Cid's Theme (FFVII) Main BGM #5 (Bonk's Adventure) Holy Orders (Guilty Gear) Comedy option: MrSolidSnake745: Remixes songs on floppy disk drive and stepper motor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNDE-vUjD6I Metal Gear Solid - Encounter FFVII - Those who Fight Further Megalovania
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Dec 20, 2016 18:17
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Ah yes, OCRemix is a staple, thousands of tracks over the years have vastly expanded my music library and made me appreciate game music much more than just in their respective games, but as music on their own. Their Balance And Ruin soundtrack of basically the entire FF6 OST is, for the most part, stellar. Some clunkers, but that's to be expected. And DannyB did one for that too, Train Suplex, the boss theme! http://ff6.ocremix.org/ Just some examples I particularly like, but a ton of them are real good, there's over 70 tracks to boot! A Fistful of Nickels(Shadow's Theme) Idle City Street(kids run through the city Train Suplex(Decisive Battle) And these two are both of the famous Opera Scene in FF6. Both are amazing lyrical renditions of it which take some liberties but are better for it, one is a slamming, fast-paced rock opera. The other is a pseudo-Bohemian Rhapsody tale of tragedy sung by the one and only Jake Kaufman(also known as Virt, did the soundtracks for Shantae, Shovel Knight, Double Dragon Neon, Mighty Switch Force, etc), who has a pretty loving outstanding voice, and it clocks in at a whopping loving EIGHT MINUTES, FORTY-EIGHT SECONDS. Both are fantastic, especially for fan-works. OA, Moonlapse, BardicKnowledge, Laura Intravia feat. DragonAvenger - The Nightmare Oath (Overture) Jake Kaufman, Tommy Pedrini - The Impresario (Opera Sequence) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln9Sq7IOP3o Speaking of Jake Kaufman, I've been listening to his stuff since he was just a babby making Dr. Mario and Contra remixes on OCRemix. But his best work before the likes of Double Dragon Neon is definitely Crystal Flash, his epic 20+ minute journey through the entire Super Metroid soundtrack. It's intense. The intro cutscene rendition he does gives me chills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frg4cckX5E4 Captain Invictus fucked around with this message at 18:33 on Dec 20, 2016 |
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Dec 20, 2016 18:18
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So are they intentionally sounding like Gogol Bordelo, or does all russian music just sound like that anyway? (that video is excellent)
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Dec 20, 2016 18:47
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He's not strictly a game music guy, but Eric Calderone does some really good covers of game music and other nerd songs as well. Personal favorite is maybe this Monkey Island one since it's not one that's been done to death Also I like Gametal just because after years trying to find an actual good Giygas metal cover on Youtube someone finally finally delivered
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Dec 20, 2016 21:14
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Romancing Saga-Challenge to the Four Guardians remix, also known as the music from michael quest 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_YJM1SfYJY
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Dec 20, 2016 21:34
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moonbowmusicmovie is the YouTube channel of a Japanese band called Meine Meinung. Their core is three dudes, two guitarists and a cellist, which leads to some amazing string versions of classic game songs. They play mostly Nintendo and Squeenix stuff as far as games go. They also do anime themes and original compositions. It is criminal these guys aren't more well known. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA0za1SUK4U My favorite video of them is their version of the SMW ending Ojetor fucked around with this message at 01:57 on Dec 21, 2016 |
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Dec 21, 2016 01:54
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Dwelling of Duels is like OCRemix but with a more metal slant. The site's got over ten years worth of monthly music competitions, and I think it's what Jake Kaufman's Crystal Flash was originally made for.
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Dec 21, 2016 10:44
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Oh poo poo, I completely forgot about Mariachi Entertainment System. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzzqYgjLJkI Fiddle de Chocobo Kirby Gourmet Race/Tetris A/SMW Ending Medley
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Dec 21, 2016 12:08
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itoki hana is someone I happened to notice while looking for some Kirby remixes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcplJy3itmo Milky Way Wished Green Green's Also an OCRemix I really liked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NcMTMvfdmQ
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Dec 21, 2016 12:09
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garfield hentai posted:Personal favorite is maybe this Monkey Island one since it's not one that's been done to death This is pretty good! I've always been a fan of this cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etlcOJohqOM. Nothing fancy, just a guitar and whistling but well done.
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Dec 21, 2016 14:45
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Great list. Can we post our own crap? I do a lot of chiptune covers of stuff, here are some covers of Final Fantasy XIV music if that's your thing: https://soundcloud.com/theparadiselast/sets/ffxiv-a-realm-re-chipped I have stuff on YouTube too, but less because  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6eaBxvB7Wc desudrive fucked around with this message at 20:10 on Dec 21, 2016 |
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Dec 21, 2016 18:29
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpnprakdpac felt does good touhou remixes i know touhou remixes are a dime a dozen but felt is a cool band that i got to meet when i was in japan
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Endorph posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpnprakdpac this reminded me about tokyo active neets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq-vnz0OMvU i could listen to their playlists all day, and in fact, do, and i don't even like touhou all that much
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Dec 21, 2016 21:48
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Super Dodge Ball, was, as far as I can tell, a good dodgeball game for the NES with a great soundtrack. It featured a unique theme for each country you could face off against in the field of trying to hit each otehr with rubber balls. I wouldn't know about this were it not for Super Dodge Ball - Around the World. My favorite tracks from this album are Birmingham Beatdown (vs. Team England) and I Lost my Balls in Moscow (vs. Team USSR), but the whole album is worth a listen.
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Dec 21, 2016 23:10
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desudrive posted:Great list. Can we post our own crap? I do a lot of chiptune covers of stuff, here are some covers of Final Fantasy XIV music if that's your thing: Wow, I love these. It's winter and snowy, and therefore in need of Skyrim mixes. Malukah: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS613EogLXE0lTsxyC1cWLA Dragonborn Comes / Skyrim theme - acoustic guitar and vocals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9TdDCWN7g Lindsey Stirling: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyC_4jvPzLiSkJkLIkA7B8g Skyrim theme - violin and vocals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSLPH9d-jsI Jeff Winner: https://www.youtube.com/user/JeffWinnerTV/featured Dragonborn Comes - metal remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw1sj8pOmd4 Age of Aggression - metal remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvWlbS02Ka0 Dark Pixel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNXth5-NhD4H-EPJ4Qc59jg Skyrim Theme - metal remix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFiZ7fzPlQ Most of them also do other games as well.
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Dec 22, 2016 02:07
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Can I pimp my own Wizards & Warriors Remix?
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Dec 22, 2016 03:32
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Super Soul Bros are an amazing band and I hope to see them in person at some point. So jazzy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5_cP0MGhhk - Earthbound's Your Name Please, Ocarina of Time's Song of Storms Mario Kart 64's Rainbow Road.
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Dec 22, 2016 04:06
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I get to be the first one to say Taylor Davis? She's an amazing violinist. For me, she's far far above the rest. Chrono Trigger Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj4Pr3mk5As FF7 Aeris theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI7Wcl5y5Qs FF7 Cosmo Canyon theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj4Pr3mk5As Zelda Medley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17-QW-mstu8 MGS2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQqQjdD_8Q8 She also does Undertale, Witcher 3, Skyrim, Shadow of the Colossus, FFX, Chrono Cross. All of them great. some bust on that guy fucked around with this message at 05:41 on Dec 22, 2016 |
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some guy on the bus posted:I get to be the first one to say Taylor Davis? She's an amazing violinist. For me, she's far far above the rest. Pretty drat good. Those looking for more violins can also check out Lindsey Stirling. She mostly does originals and the occasional mainstream cover, but she has a handful of video game covers, too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSLPH9d-jsI
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Dec 22, 2016 10:58
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So you show Richaad but not his cute as gently caress housemate? FamilyJules7X https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG8tCgq1G8w Another guitar shredder, did one of the alternate soundtracks for Crypt of the Necrodancer. Recently finished a series where folks would vote on their Top 10 x Themes which was pretty good. Sometimes streams making them on Twitch.
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Dec 22, 2016 11:08
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Guys, I'm not going to make a gigantic-rear end post with every conceivable artist in it. I did five to start with and let others post, I knew of Taylor and Lindsey but wanted to let others post them, for example. 
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This is my favorite game cover. Lara, Chris, and Aivi playing Corridors of Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5CvnZBPUYA
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Dec 22, 2016 14:57
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Again, not strictly just video games, but I have to mention Charlie Parra del Riego mainly because I really love this Fear of the Dark/Ken's theme mashup.
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Orcs and Ostriches posted:Wow, I love these. Thanks! HuskyByTheGeek is one of my personal faves, he does rock covers of everything. FFXIV Medley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBYZpMXknnE
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Dec 22, 2016 17:30
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As well as obviously being very talented, gabocarina96 might just be the happiest person doing guitar covers of videogames on Youtube. The giant grin on his face when he's playing Casino Night Zone is something to behold.
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Dec 22, 2016 17:41
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This remains the single best rendition of castlevania music I've ever heard, shame about the quality. E: vvvv It's a thing that seems to be happening to a bunch of people at the moment, seemingly mostly UKMT posters, we're all getting redtexts completely unrelated to anything. OwlFancier fucked around with this message at 23:53 on Dec 22, 2016 |
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Dec 22, 2016 23:45
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Ok I know this is off topic as hell (great thread, by the way) but not knowing is going to bother me: who the hell gives out a redtext over wallpaper?
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Dec 22, 2016 23:47
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Man, I hope people that are interested in this thread know about MAGFest (magfest.org). Our main event is in two weeks. If you can't be there we'll be streaming on Twitch: twitch.tv/magfest. Full disclosure: I run the team that does all the video streaming/recording and photography for MAGFest. As a Texan we have a lot of VGM talent here... Descendants of Erdrick, The Returners, Gimmick!, Bitforce, and Mariachi Entertainment System. Go search for them on YouTube and you'll find good stuff.
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Paul.Power posted:As well as obviously being very talented, gabocarina96 might just be the happiest person doing guitar covers of videogames on Youtube. The giant grin on his face when he's playing Casino Night Zone is something to behold.
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Paul.Power posted:As well as obviously being very talented, gabocarina96 might just be the happiest person doing guitar covers of videogames on Youtube. The giant grin on his face when he's playing Casino Night Zone is something to behold. Jesus. He's 20. He looks 12.
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Dec 23, 2016 14:43
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Captain Invictus posted:Jesus. He's 20. He looks 12.
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The OneUps are the best video game cover band. Those dorks can really play. Dire Dire Docks: https://youtu.be/d1tsGU3ix-g I'd be remiss if I didn't point out this incredible klezmer take on megaman by Jake Kaufmann: https://youtu.be/jWgxPipnGS8 Eela6 fucked around with this message at 19:26 on Dec 23, 2016 |
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Dec 23, 2016 19:21
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Castlevania - Bloody Tears Remix/Arrange by Sound Factory Carolina http://www.tomot.info/arrange/other/ad_bt.mp3 (official site) They have a bunch of other tracks to download on their page: http://www.tomot.info/arrange.html
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Dec 24, 2016 01:43
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OwlFancier posted:This remains the single best rendition of castlevania music I've ever heard, shame about the quality. This Bloody Tears on piano is good too from Lara. I love what she does with it towards the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp917TADJHo
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Dec 24, 2016 03:07
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edit: whoops, already posted.
Captain Invictus fucked around with this message at 13:01 on Dec 24, 2016 |
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Captain Invictus posted:Jesus. He's 20. He looks 12. he looks like andy from toy story
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