Kass' Theme (Zelda Breath of the Wild) Jazz Accordion Arrangement
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- So, someone want to tell me how Kass plays the accordion with giant Rito bird feather fingers? I have regular human-sized fingers, and it's already hard enough!
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When I started this channel back in 2012, accordion was probably one of the least likely instruments that I thought I'd want to learn... and yet, here we are. I played Breath of the Wild in the summer of 2017 when it came out, and like many others, took a liking to Kass' character. I love characters in games that are really musical (K.K. Slider from Animal Crossing, Ursula from Xenoblade 2, Big Band from Skullgirls), and Kass is another one of them! It's so nice to stumble upon the comforting sound of his accordion while exploring the wide-open Kingdom of Hyrule.
I knew that I would't be able to do an arrangement of this theme quite enough justice without including a bit of accordion in the arrangement, so I took it upon myself to learn Kass' theme on the accordion. In retrospect, it was actually a really great tune to use for learning! The accordion has the right hand chromatic keyboard side, which I was already familiar with due to my experience with piano, but the left hand button side was a daunting task, since I've never played any instrument that had a system like that. If you're not familiar with accordion bass buttons, this one is the 72 Stradella bass system. It has 12 rows of 6 buttons each, which each row being its own key (organized by the circle of fifths, which is really handy), and each button playing a different note or chord within that key. Kass' Theme is very cyclical as far its harmony goes, so often, I'm just moving down a row each time the chord changes. The accordion wasn't exactly made to handle complex jazz chords with lots of tensions, so it was fun figuring out roundabout ways to get the accordion to play some simple jazz chords (for example, playing Bmi7b5 with the B bass button, and the D minor chord button!)
I don't recall where exactly, but I know I've heard some jazz recordings with clarinet and accordion playing together. I decided to use this ensemble (plus piano, upright bass, and drums) for this arrangement to give it a really natural and airy feel! I've always thought that woodwinds sounded like birds, and clarinet is a good instrumental personification of Kass in my mind... apart from his obvious accordion skills, haha. Kass' theme is originally in 3/4, but I stretched it out to 4/4 for this arrangement to be able to give it a kind of a tango vibe! I've been really digging recordings of Piazolla's "Libertango" lately (especially the Hiromi, Gary Buron, and Yo-Yo Ma versions), which inspired this particular arrangement. The opening section is completely rubato (meaning there's no click track or metronome), so it was a challenge to get all the instruments playing together how I wanted them to. I soon figured out that the thing that was missing was a conductor, so I filmed myself conducting how I wanted the intro to go, and used that video as a reference for all the other parts in the intro! I miss conducting for ensembles, and this is probably the closest I'm going to get to that for a while at least, haha! Hope you enjoy the other little Zelda references I threw in towards the end! Normally I don't try and shoehorn a ton of references to other songs in my arrangement, but I figured these were especially appropriate, since Breath of the Wild uses piano for a lot of its sound effects and stingers!
♫ "Kass's Theme" from "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" composed by Yasuaki Iwata
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I love you.
We all do, but stop being everywhere
Haedox? More like redox hahaha #ExchangeOfElectrons
@@thesparkspectre1237 biomedical sciences major here, you just made my day. Thank you!
Accordion to RUclips’s statistics, only a small percent of viewers aren’t vibing.
Now THAT sounds like something I could put in as a call to action....
Not vibing to this? Impossible.
i hope someone got that you wrote accordion
@@dsasda9728 OMG i literally had to do a double take there haha, not sure how i missed that so easily
I think you were bassicsally making a pun.
thank you
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As an insaneintherainmusic fan, and a Breath of the Wild fan... this is indeed what the kids call an "epic gamer remix"
I looooove the voicing in this one! The clarinet, piano, and accordion together is *Chefs kiss*
It’s such a satisfying blend! Straight out of... Ratatouille...
Ten outta ten!
@@insaneintherainmusic It was a great blend there, and it's a great blend here, and you make it sound so delicious! :)
Chef kass in hells kitchen
料理人のキス。 Cant believe chef is food/cook person
Carlos, if you keep this up I might find myself again at the nearest Horse stable wearing a blue shirt and carrying a rusty sword- I can't go back to jail again!
Wait what
@@artsman9114 its cuz hes zelda
As a fellow accordion, bassist, Zelda fan, and jazz cat, I appreciate a whole lot about this cover.
"What instrument do you play?"
*yes*
I guess he plays the Orchestra
Been hoping you'd cover this one- absolutely gorgeous, feel like I'm on a Parisian street corner at night listening, absolute perfection!
very good work dude, once again! this song always gives me good memories of accordion music that was played at finnish town markets when i was a kid. thanks for bringing those memories back :')
Favorite artist. Favorite instrument. Favorite song. Favorite game. Instafavorite cover!
My ears cry out of happiness. Thank you so much for this!
Thank you. So much. One of my favorite themes ever turned into my favorite genre of music. It's just perfect.
Every video I watch of your I'm soooo absolutely blown away with how talented you are dude!! Please never stop gracing our ears with that sweet SWEET JAZZ.
Huge “Lupin III in Italy vibes,” this is fantastic work
I started getting Libertango vibes at 4:00, checked the description, and I was like "Hah! I knew it!"
Really neat arrangement on one of my favorites of BotW music :)
i literally started playing breath of the wild last week and now you release this banger????? that's a mega pog
"I learned accordion JUST for this video" is definitely the mood
The last instrument I expected in one of your songs! You made it work so well! Cant wait for more quirky instruments!
that added touch of the 'opening a chest' sound effect was so smooth
The accordion looks like so much fun, but it also looks so so confusing to someone who knows next to nothing about playing music. Props to you for learning it and putting on this amazing performance with your new skills!
The left hand is very very confusing to look at BUT makes a lot of sense if you know some music theory! Still very technically challenging to play it well, but it’s pretty cool!
the accordian skill kinda feel basic but the fact that you managed to write to fit your own skill level AND pull off amazing improv to fit the theme is what makes you a legend
*AND* it sounds fucking great
Couldn't think of a better piece to learn the accordion for! Absolutely loved this. The incorporation of the main theme, flourishes of the mystery noise on the piano, and absolutely nailing the accordion! Weird Al would be proud!
I would L O V E your take on music from the Layton games. This has that vibe all over it!
This has made day!!!! I love Kass' theme.
True dedication to learn accordion for this video.
My dude here just playing every instrument flawless, and his editing is top notch also. wow!
Little did I know in my teenage days downloading midi remixes of videogame music, that it would reach these heights in my lifetime.
Total badass genius. You are the channel I go to for inspiration. Brilliant.
4:00 CHECKMATE Carlos is a slapper confirmed
1:24
4:05
I know I’m watching a cover of a Zelda song, but why do I literally feel like I’m watching Columbo?....like, Columbo as in the 70s detective show starring Peter Falk?....
This was a surreal experience...thank you. I can’t stress enough how much I love your recent emphasis on some new acoustic instruments, especially the clarinet, drum kit, and that gorgeous grand (not to mention the shiny red new addition to the family). I feel like the focus on acoustic instruments has been greatly contributing to the general sound quality of your music!
I agree, thank you! The acoustic stuff helps me get closer to the professional jazz recordings I love :)
When we got to about the four minute mark I thought I was listening to Astor Piazolla for a second🤩 excellent job as always
I've never heard a jazz accordion but I have now and I want more
I've always loved this tune! I clicked so fast on that notification :) also props to learning the accordion!
Thank you for everything you're bringing to my ears
I remember requesting this song when BoTW came out, and now I'm finally getting to hear it lol; great stuff!
So glad you went for a tango for this one
Oh my goodness I've been waiting for the day you'd pick up my favorite instrument :'))) thank you so much
This channel is one of the best things that's happened to me. Thank you.
Brought tears to my eyes like only your interpretations can. Once again, BRAVO!
This is so sick. Being a jazz drummer alone takes so much talent.
straight blowing my mind as always king
I love how your instrumentation switches who has melody and harmonies. Even though it’s the same 5 instruments you make very different sounding and feeling combos
my favorite yt musician on my favorite instrument playing one of my favorite themes? today is certainly a good day!
learning accordion just for one video = true hero
That's one nice accordion, and what a dope dude playing it!
You are everything I wish I could have been in music. And you’re doing all the music that I would have done. I am 1000% going to continue living vicariously through you. Thank you for your talent and I pray you’re always excited enough about VGM to continue making content like this.
This is truly beautiful music.
Awesome arrangement! I love this theme so much.
I was listening to your legend of zelda arrangements playlist only a few hours ago. great timing, and great song as always!
The fact you went all through the trouble to learn the accordion for this is astounding! Great work!
God, it’s really not easy to make accordion puns (molto rito maybe?) but great work Carlos. Kass’ theme is my absolute favorite track from Breath of the Wild, and it makes me really happy to see you cover this!
Ritodando? I love it. Thanks!
The arrangement and execution are just amazing, couldn't help but groove really hard on my chair the entire length of the video.
How do you create such faithful tunes while also making them unique and dynamic 💀
Such a cool arrangement!!
Thank you :D
I love the other BotW motifs throughout this piece!
This video brought back so many memories. I can’t believe it’s been almost 4 years since the game came out!
As I'm not a fan of the accordeon's timbre, the beginning was a bit painful 😅
But when it's blending in with other instruments, it is very interesting!
Always impressive how your instrument variety keeps your sound fresh.
Keep up the good work as usual!
This is so amazing man, you'are really the jazz vgm boss !
Dude this was absolutely amazing good job 👏 👏
Eyes watering cause of how beautiful this is, also that accordion playing is sick.
Yes.
How did I miss this update
BASS AND ACORDION? YOU ARE LIVING MY DREAM...
It’s a nice mix :) Thanks!
I have almost the same accordion! Love it!
This is perfection!!!
An amazing arrangement! Liked and subscribed!
Thank you.
I started playing clarinet a couple months ago and I wish I could play high register like that and it actually sound good. One day hopefully 😅
My boy finally did Kass! Today is a good day
Another amazing arrangement. I love Kass' theme so much I've had it as my ringtone since I played BotW!
MESMERIZED
I know he already knew piano but learning accordion just for this video and it being THIS good is insane to me
Man, your music is always so good, it makes me feel insaneinthelame
I just finished a nuzlocke run of BOTW today, this could not be more fitting.
Learning an entire freaking instrument for one cover? Now THAT’s dedication, my man, well done!
(I am, I hope that you use your newly acquired skills sometime in the future again, of course 😅)
This feels so salsa-ish, i love it!
That was just amazing!
I love this!! Such an excellent composition! Kass would be incredibly proud ^^
Oh oh, i love it
is fantastic
Now that you've added Accordions to your repertoire, you'll be able to do some nice jazz covers of some of the songs used in Ghibli movies that used them to soulful effect in the original tracks. But don't stop at just games, and _potentially_ movies; it's all about having fun with everything that inspires you, and everything you've put out has been nothing less than excellence itself. ^_^
Song recommendation based on gorgeous usage of the instrument: "Search for the girl" from Pokemon Heroes. It's one of the 'older' movies by now.
I’m so impressed
Wow man is awesome! So well done !!
6:00 such a good idea!
Pop off! Love this
your music is as perfect as always. but i cant believe you actually directed for yourself XD
Haha, I had to get the intro to sync up _somehow_....
@@insaneintherainmusic well, you did a nice job :D
I really liked it. It feels like it is a very different style of what I am used to, but maybe that is just me ^^
When the bossa section started though (at the beginning somewhere) I was blown away. That was what I expected the least and it was amazing!
And you made the accordeon fit in there just perfectly. Another good thing about the accordeon (apart from the sound) is that we can see what exactly you are playing, which might be helpful, since you don't give out sheet music anymore...
One thing though: The mic in the drums shot feels a little weird. And the focus is focussed on ot rather than on you. But I guess you are still experimenting with those shots?
Welcome back to making more music that isn't just Sinnoh!
Thanks! I’ve been back for a month or so now, feels great!
and great to have you back! 😄😄 I started learning music recently and I really look up to you.
amazing as always !
Dude... Amazing!
It’s not often Carlos does something without his sax. Well done!
MORE BREATH OF THE WILD PLEASE
kass is the best character in the game no cap
also the part at 5:40 brought tears to my eyes
This guy is so coool!!
You're an inspiration
banger after banger
This is the only video game music my parents will tolerate
Edit: I'd love to see a specter of torment medley!
The conductor at the start further supports my theory that there are actually 20 different Carlos who each play a different instrument and a new one is made each month
Im astonished that you don’t have a million subs yet
You're just a band at yourselfe bro... amazing stuff
Anyone else picturing Kass in some bar in New Orleans jamming this out?! 🎶🪗
Amazing!