For some reason, about 1/3 of the way in, this brought tears to my eyes. Probably thinking of simpler times, of exploration, and of my late father, who was a guitarist. Thanks fam
Simpler times indeed, when this game was relevant I was a teenager barely and no mobile phones or these things everywhere. And somehow we still managed to live perfectly fine, and a lot less stressful.
This game came out when I was a kid and I can vividly remember those summers whenever I hear the music. Simpler times, no school, running around the neighborhood with the other kids, drinking from the hose, sand castles, fireflies, swinging, swimming in cold ponds, hot and humid summer nights with frogs chirping. To revisit that feeling, check out the Ghibli movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, Only Yesterday, Porco Rosso, and Whisper of the Heart.
I feel the same as well, and its a really great adaptation from a Chinese Nintendo programmer that really understood music, and was probably influenced by Django Rienhart.
@@raphaelverminwhen did Metallica sue for song copyright? I’ve been a Metallica fan for decades and I don’t recall that ever happening. If anything, that lawsuit would force more creativity and out of the box composition. In reality, it’s because modern pop music is simply too formulaic. They keep with the exact same motifs and arrangement that have worked for the past 20+ years, and people keep buying it because it’s super accessible.
You may not read this but thanks for making me love music and guitar again!! I had lost my spirit of playing but seeing the heart and soul ( pun intended) you put in your videos just made me reconnect with music so thank you Lucas!!
But, that he so often did is why so many people (myself included) think of him as an absolute legend and a legitimately skilled composer in his own right - especially when considering the extremely limited hardware that he was so often forced to contend with.
Seriously, Mario 2's tunes were like giving Chet Atkins a few drinks, a guitar, and telling him to go ham on the rag time. What a fun, bouncy, but savage piece.
If i could have medium for a full hour and a half, I would be very happy. There's something remarkably relaxing about that theme slowed down and on a guitar.
Wow... Your playing brought me back to a time when my 30-something-year-old kids were only preteens playing this game... As an empty nester now... Thank you.
@@Ana_crusis …. Well my wife & I are nearly 60 now with kids in their 30s. And……. They don’t live at home anymore…. So what “expression” would you fancy more? Hate to have you throwing up anymore. 🤣
@@MrLokNesss how about just a statement of the facts using normal language? I'm sorry, i realize it's just me but there's something about the use of twee little phrases like that by adults, that i find jars with me somehow.... it sets my teeth on edge. The imagery of a little nest with fluffy birds in it some of whom have 'flown' away....
I've been playing for 21 years and this eclipses ANYTHING I've arranged by a hundred miles. It takes masterful understanding of the fretboard to not only come up with these chord shapes to fit the melody/backing of this tune but to move them around as fast as you do. Just brilliant!
Koji Kondo, the composer for this and other Mario games, was (and remains) a HUGE fan of ragtime music. The theme of SMB2 is probably this influence at its most unambiguous, though, for sure.
I'm a pretty technically proficient (lead metal/neoclassical) guitarist but from Hard Difficulty onwards I found myself almost out of breath in awe and dizzy from visualising myself attempting to play it. Ace video.
This had me sitting there with the biggest smile on my face. Not only the nostalgia from the game but the amazing talent of the musician. Thank you for doing this.
Beautiful playing! Does anyone else hear Chet Atkins playing this somewhere in the back of their head? Something about the style of the song, the arrangement, the finger picking just reminds me of him, RIP Chet. Thanks again for playing, really takes me to a happy place😁
He's doing the base and melody at the same time (I don't know if theyre called like that), playing two voices at the same time is always pretty difficult
A lot of our favorite classic game music goes harder than we ever thought I personally loved the Zelda ocarina of time and the final fantasy melodies and some of those are way more complex than the games made them sound because we were so focused on playing the game
@@angrysaxman2246 Yep. Koichi Sugiyama made the music for the dragon warrior/quest series and yet he is also a real orchestra composer I feel privileged to have known his works.
That was life changing. I didn't even know people could really play that well and perfect. I didn't hear one mistake. That was probably one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.
@@matth2868 You can easily see more impressive/skillful playing by looking on YT for classical guitar or people shredding metal. The guitar playing here is good, but it is not "nightmare" difficulty and YT is filled to the brim with more skilled guitar playing. This video is most skillful in its clever marketing, and hats off to them for that. Your comments about "life changing" and "I didn't know people could play that well" made me barf. Look at Polyphia, Dragon Force, or Andy Mckee. Much, much, much more difficult stuff is being played.
N1! Exact amount of speed and passion needed. Reminds me when im whistling it and work just keeps gettig more. Who cares, with those memories and! Soundtracks❤
Thanks for doing this song... it has been one of my favourite video game theme songs for decades. I fumbled my way through the bassline for a fun walking bass practice...never dared trying anything beyond that!
I revisit this song every few years and I’m always left feeling a deep sense of inadequacy and insignificance when I realize that another human being wrote this music from their head. Truly masterful piece, and of course, you play it masterfully as well.
Thank you so much for this video. It's incredible how beautiful this music is when played on a classical guitar, and your skill level is top shelf. Great video!!!!!!
Imagine traveling back to the 1930s and casually playing this music for people on a park bench. It’s so timeless that I believe it would resonate and find success in any era.
absolutely amazing. If I could do that I think I wouldn't need any other further guitar skill to feel complete, and while soo hard, you also make it look doable!
I can’t help it, this song just instantly makes me happy.
This feels like a good song to live life to.
It certainly does, and I'm considering having it played at my funeral as well
Yep. Go out into the world, climb some vines, jump around, and toss vegetables at your enemies! 😉👍🏻
Ya it does. Very cheery
@@scubasteve2189 sounds like what I do every day
My favorite Mario brother theme all time. 2nd id Super Mario world. 3rd super Mario brothers 3.
Dude… your definition of “simple” and “easy” show a very real disconnect with how the rest of us work! Love the playing.
Yes, 'cause his easy is hard for me. 😰
Haha. Agreed. It should start from "normal", to "nightmare", to "superhuman" and then to "I have extra fingers".
I think his „easy“ is pretty easy.
I think they are accurate for anyone who plays guitar in a more professional context:)
I'd say it's pretty accurate, its easy for fingerstyle but maybe not for guitar as a whole
For some reason, about 1/3 of the way in, this brought tears to my eyes.
Probably thinking of simpler times, of exploration, and of my late father, who was a guitarist.
Thanks fam
I felt something too brother 👍
Simpler times indeed, when this game was relevant I was a teenager barely and no mobile phones or these things everywhere. And somehow we still managed to live perfectly fine, and a lot less stressful.
Felt some validation seeing this comment. What a great arrangement.
This game came out when I was a kid and I can vividly remember those summers whenever I hear the music. Simpler times, no school, running around the neighborhood with the other kids, drinking from the hose, sand castles, fireflies, swinging, swimming in cold ponds, hot and humid summer nights with frogs chirping. To revisit that feeling, check out the Ghibli movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky, Kiki's Delivery Service, Only Yesterday, Porco Rosso, and Whisper of the Heart.
Nostalgia hits hard and unexpectedly sometimes.
This song is in my head everyday and I don’t know why
SAME
I feel the same as well, and its a really great adaptation from a Chinese Nintendo programmer that really understood music, and was probably influenced by Django Rienhart.
@@GloeJassiethank you for the comparison. I’m listening to Django right now. I hear what you mean
Song?
@theq937 @ayylmao8691 SAME!
That walking bass is wild at the full tempo. Some difficult chord changers there wow.
When 80’s video games have more harmonic content than modern pop…
So good.
Harmony is the most beautiful part of music.
Fight me.
@@charlesdodimead5658Put up yer dukes, partner! 😄
@@terrapinflyer273lol
That is the result of copywrite law stifling creators forever because somebody already used a progression before them. Metallica sucks
@@raphaelverminwhen did Metallica sue for song copyright? I’ve been a Metallica fan for decades and I don’t recall that ever happening.
If anything, that lawsuit would force more creativity and out of the box composition.
In reality, it’s because modern pop music is simply too formulaic. They keep with the exact same motifs and arrangement that have worked for the past 20+ years, and people keep buying it because it’s super accessible.
You may not read this but thanks for making me love music and guitar again!! I had lost my spirit of playing but seeing the heart and soul ( pun intended) you put in your videos just made me reconnect with music so thank you Lucas!!
So glad to hear that, means a lot🙏 keep it up!
@@LucasBrar What a legend!
@@LucasBrar rescuing all the lost guitar souls! :)
Koji Kondo really didn't need to go as hard as he did with so many of his compositions
But, that he so often did is why so many people (myself included) think of him as an absolute legend and a legitimately skilled composer in his own right - especially when considering the extremely limited hardware that he was so often forced to contend with.
@@thereturners7564He is definitely a legend.
These Mario jams are so timeless
Absolutely mental. Had to watch twice just because the final version sounded so good!!
Seriously, Mario 2's tunes were like giving Chet Atkins a few drinks, a guitar, and telling him to go ham on the rag time. What a fun, bouncy, but savage piece.
After reading this I’m honestly wondering if this song is why I’m such a big Chet Atkins fan now lol 🤷
Dude from a guy that has been playing Myself for 20 Years you blew Me away at that last part
If i could have medium for a full hour and a half, I would be very happy. There's something remarkably relaxing about that theme slowed down and on a guitar.
Wow... Your playing brought me back to a time when my 30-something-year-old kids were only preteens playing this game... As an empty nester now... Thank you.
empty nester 🤮🤮🤮
@@Ana_crusis…. Yep, old head at your service.
@@MrLokNesss it's the expression i hate
@@Ana_crusis …. Well my wife & I are nearly 60 now with kids in their 30s. And……. They don’t live at home anymore…. So what “expression” would you fancy more? Hate to have you throwing up anymore. 🤣
@@MrLokNesss how about just a statement of the facts using normal language? I'm sorry, i realize it's just me but there's something about the use of twee little phrases like that by adults, that i find jars with me somehow.... it sets my teeth on edge. The imagery of a little nest with fluffy birds in it some of whom have 'flown' away....
Damn nice job hitting that polyrhythm at 1:58
Totally noticed that "ahhhh I'm dividing my brain into 5 pieces" face in that moment haha.
Welcome to Piano
*smashes classical guitar against the wall... Great job dude! *stomps on recently broken guitar, goes back to playing Nothing Else Matters.
This song is unplayable yet you played it 10/10
The " easy way " is soooooo relaxing!! i loved it!! great job.
I've been playing for 21 years and this eclipses ANYTHING I've arranged by a hundred miles. It takes masterful understanding of the fretboard to not only come up with these chord shapes to fit the melody/backing of this tune but to move them around as fast as you do. Just brilliant!
It's such a clever melody and theme. I never thought it sounded like Django as a kid...great playing.
it's straight gypsy jazz for sure, great tune
Incredible playing! This sounds like such a fun song on guitar!
This is both nostalgic and quite beautiful. I’ve always loved this song.
0:30 at this point my finger already cries
That bassline.... SO GOOOOOD!
Pretty! Sounds like ragtime
And that's what made me like it! I'm an old fart that doesn't play video games and never would had heard it otherwise.
Koji Kondo, the composer for this and other Mario games, was (and remains) a HUGE fan of ragtime music. The theme of SMB2 is probably this influence at its most unambiguous, though, for sure.
I'm a pretty technically proficient (lead metal/neoclassical) guitarist but from Hard Difficulty onwards I found myself almost out of breath in awe and dizzy from visualising myself attempting to play it. Ace video.
This had me sitting there with the biggest smile on my face. Not only the nostalgia from the game but the amazing talent of the musician. Thank you for doing this.
I always loved the bassline for this song, it's so groovy! Great playing as always
Yeah as a bassist its got yout fingers bouncing everywhere
Beautiful playing! Does anyone else hear Chet Atkins playing this somewhere in the back of their head? Something about the style of the song, the arrangement, the finger picking just reminds me of him, RIP Chet. Thanks again for playing, really takes me to a happy place😁
Add some yodeling and it's a Jimmie Rogers Blue Yodel Mario 2
This song has been stuck in my head since 1989
Dude this gave me so much joy to watch! Near death by nostalgia, plus you absolutely nailed the melody. This was one of my favs as a kid.
Amazing !love it !
I've heard it a thousand times but never gave thought to how complex it is.
It's only complex if you play it like this. If you play the instruments separately it's not that difficult :-) by no means super easy though
Right?
He's doing the base and melody at the same time (I don't know if theyre called like that), playing two voices at the same time is always pretty difficult
A lot of our favorite classic game music goes harder than we ever thought I personally loved the Zelda ocarina of time and the final fantasy melodies and some of those are way more complex than the games made them sound because we were so focused on playing the game
@@angrysaxman2246 Yep. Koichi Sugiyama made the music for the dragon warrior/quest series and yet he is also a real orchestra composer
I feel privileged to have known his works.
This deserves millions of views. Thanks for arranging one of the best Mario songs so wonderfully on guitar and sharing it with the world!
The full arrangement reminds me of Django Reinhardt! Very good
There is a gypsy/Django Reinhardt feeling that I always liked about this Super Mario 2 ost. Your playing highlights it brilliantly!
That was life changing. I didn't even know people could really play that well and perfect. I didn't hear one mistake. That was probably one of the most impressive things I've ever seen.
@@matth2868 🤮
@@blablablablablablablablablbla what does that mean? Are you sick?
@@matth2868 You can easily see more impressive/skillful playing by looking on YT for classical guitar or people shredding metal. The guitar playing here is good, but it is not "nightmare" difficulty and YT is filled to the brim with more skilled guitar playing. This video is most skillful in its clever marketing, and hats off to them for that. Your comments about "life changing" and "I didn't know people could play that well" made me barf. Look at Polyphia, Dragon Force, or Andy Mckee. Much, much, much more difficult stuff is being played.
This has been my favorite Mario game since I was a little kid.
You sir have surpassed “LEGEND” status!!
I'm taking a few minutes dancing next to the fountain of youth because of this reproduction, so thank you. Beautifully done!
Simply amazing. I've whistled this for years, in all of it's parts, but never heard it done with justice until now. Thank you, Mr. Lucas.
My jaw drops every time i see you play.... i'd LOVE to see a collab between you and Charles Berthoud just going HAM on your instruments.
Ha, was just thinking this. Would be wild
"Tabs on Patreon" is a GREAT selling point!! Well done on all fronts!
I love how you started out at a low tempo to simulate the process of learning a piece from beginning to mastery. Very well done, friend.
Such beautiful arrangement!
Pretty crazy how well composed this theme is made.
Small RUclipsrs like you are so underrated
I listened to ten versions of this on classical guitar on the Tubes and I think this one is the best.
Yeah.... I'm going to have to insist on a collab with Sam Griffin, post haste! 😁
Nice of you to play the whole arrangement of the nightmare version :)
N1! Exact amount of speed and passion needed. Reminds me when im whistling it and work just keeps gettig more. Who cares, with those memories and! Soundtracks❤
The Django influence on the hard difficulty was apparent. So good.
noticed that too! so jazzy and pretty!!!
Pure nostalgia for me brother. I loved it 👍
My favorite part of the song is the walking bass. Way to preserve that, extremely faithful. Bravo!
Oh my god this sounds so Dadi like I love it 😍
I've never seen someone play it this well
Thanks! I am rarely taken aback by guitar stuff, but this is really good.
Sounds great on guitar. Just watching your left hand is a show by itself. You kick ass man!
Brilliant. You can always spot a pro when playing easy stuff looks more uncomfortable than playing the hard stuff. Bravo. I LOVE this tune.
Thanks for doing this song... it has been one of my favourite video game theme songs for decades. I fumbled my way through the bassline for a fun walking bass practice...never dared trying anything beyond that!
I revisit this song every few years and I’m always left feeling a deep sense of inadequacy and insignificance when I realize that another human being wrote this music from their head. Truly masterful piece, and of course, you play it masterfully as well.
This really hit me in the nostalgia. Thank you..
Very fun. It's got that "Chet Atkins" sound when it gets to the full arrangement.
Me after every level - What can be better than this!!!!!!
Wonderful performance. Brings back so many happy memories... Thank you!
Wow that guitar sounds lovely. The playing is next level.
Thanks, man. This is just feel-good energy and something we don't get enough.
Nailed it 🔨
The tone of that guitar is so sweet. As always, incredible playing my dude
Thank you so much for this video. It's incredible how beautiful this music is when played on a classical guitar, and your skill level is top shelf. Great video!!!!!!
Imagine traveling back to the 1930s and casually playing this music for people on a park bench. It’s so timeless that I believe it would resonate and find success in any era.
i think i never saw anybody playing like you in 18 years of guitar videos
Very nostalgia melody. Love the 'NIGHTMARE' arranged and awesome guitar played.
I wish I could hit the like button a thousand times I had that game when I was a kid and I love that music . Dope af
Great job
You just blew my mind dude.
You just made me mourn my lost youth...
That is incredible! Wow. I’ve seen previous RUclipsrs perform this piece, and perform it well. But this is far and away the best version.
That's just some amazing skill. Thank you.
The nightmare wasn't perfect, but it was perfectly imperfect. Much love!
BRAVO Brother, this ABSOLUTELY shreds
This was such a great arrangement! Awesome nostalgia!
This was my favorite nintendo game as a kid. Didn't realize till I was older that it was because of this song.
Well... that was nuts! Amazing playing and arrangement. Nicely done.
Great song, super dope rendition!
This video deserves way more likes!
1:54 is my fav part :))))
nailed it!!
OMG 😮
Beautifully done
That was absolutely phenomenonal!
Wow!! Just wow! So great arrangement! Thank you for the beauty!!!!
It is sensational to see you playing... Sei un'ispirazione unica. Un abbraccio dall'Italia ;)
Awsome, the arreglement is so nice.
One of the most under rated guitarist, simply amazing
absolutely amazing. If I could do that I think I wouldn't need any other further guitar skill to feel complete, and while soo hard, you also make it look doable!
its a minimum of $2 a month to unlock the tutorial on patreon?
Wonderfully played! Whoever was in charge of composing music for the Mario games was a master! Simplicity met with charm and playfulness.
DUDE> SOUNDS AMAZING!!! LOVE IT!!
This man makes it all look so easy...
Mt fav one I've watched so far. Great job
you're guitar playing is so so impressive!!
He must be very proud.
This video needs more attention 😇 great job on the cover!