I'm always immensely impressed by your arrangements. It's amazing how you can take a song that is normally a 1-minute loop and embellish and expand it into a full 5 or 6 minute piece with so many twists and turns. Good stuff, as always.
This is easily my favorite cover on the new album. I remember that, during the first time I heard it, I was smiling like the whole way through, my mouth just agape at the sheer splendor of this arrangement. This arrangement hits nostalgia nerves in all the right places. You not only bring back memories of Jolly Roger Bay and Dire Dire Docks, but this arrangement also somehow seems to supplement that nostalgia by truly embodying the location in the music, highlighting the locations in ways that our imaginations always did when we played the games...if that makes sense. It especially embodies Jolly Roger Bay, in my opinion -- the echo effects and harmonics and all just really make me think of a still, peaceful, foggy Jolly Roger Bay. The horns embody the smoothness of adventuring in the water, and it all feels so vast and free. It doesn't lack determination despite its immense peacefulness. It's genius -- it's a feast for the ears! Kudos to you all again. And again, and again, and again.
This hits all my niche favorite things, childhood memories + Pastorius big band arrangement + bass melody, been listening several times per day for 10 days. Thanks for this guys. Gonna add this standard to my jazz band's repertoire immediately. And you bet I'll be playing the melody on bass...
That build up and transition from 2-2:20 was so epic and full. I've heard so many versions of this song, and none come close to the warmth and quality of this recording. Thank you for remastering a song of cherished memories..
You have no idea how many times I have listened this beautiful and amazing arrangement from the 8-Bit Big Band on Spotify. Since the very first time I listened to it, I thought in the music of Pat Metheney and Pedro Aznar (the vibes are definitely there!). Amazing bass solo, beautiful voice melody and superb performance by the band 😌 words are not enough to describe my appreciation for this work.
Lol, Insaneintherainmusic just uploaded a cover of this a few days ago... Glad you guys made one too :) Edit: oh wait, this song already was in your new album on Spotify. Well then I'm glad you guys uploaded a cover video :D
Damn those ornaments on the bass are so natural and voice-like, to say nothing of the entirety of the playing! I love it! Big Jaco vibes (like with the harmonics lol), but it's so good just on it's own terms, really!
I loved every part of this but, man, the vocals were so incredible! Such a perfect fit that it feels like it should have always been there! Phenomenal work!💜💜💜
Some of the lines you chose throughout the main portion of the song reminded me so much of Jaco's playing on Havona, and the tonal and modal nod to Portrait of Tracy was suuuper tasteful
As a lifelong jazzer and video game enthusiast, you, your band and your arrangements bring so much joy to me! I also happen to be a video game audio programmer for a living. No accident. My only suggestion is to feature Jimmy as a trombone soloist. He’s a wonderful bebop trombonist and is being underutilized. Oh, and I LOVE that you’ve incorporated strings and vocals! So lush and fantastic. I wish you all the best!
Hope you don't mind me butting in here, but as someone who has listened to jazz for decades (and who only played the original Tekken), I highly recommend Australian ensemble 'The Consouls' - cleverly combining consoles with soul. They mostly stream/record live performances with a little bit of studio recording in between and focus on vgm but they've done a few anime arrangements too. Most of the time I don't know the original tunes but when I go back to the original, I am always amazed at the creativity of their jazz arrangment.
Yet another brilliant example of people displaying there natural talents. I applaud you all and I look forward to the next masterpiece. If I could make a request: Dr. Robotnick boss theme!
I saw a clip of the bass solo on Instagram earlier last year and it inspired me to do my own bass featured cover! Thanks for the amazing arrangements and insanely high quality production
The problem with insaneintherain is that you can never match the quality of people who play fewer instruments at a higher skill. One of the curses of multi-instrumentalists is the common trope "Jack of all trades. Master of none." While he can make some great recordings & arrangements, there's always a depth to his playing that's lacking. I respect the hustle, but he could be doing better things as an arranger for others & honing in his talent on just a couple instruments.
Wasn't paying too much attention to the video for a minute, and right as I look back at like 2:30, the dude dips his head and stares into the camera. Broke out into a sweat after that, got scared outta my mind. That aside, great playing!
I want to thank you for all of these great arrangements and videos. My jazz band is still meeting online (100% virtual distance learning) and we have watched almost all of your videos this year. You've inspired my students in many ways and as a band director / classic video game enthusiast I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching these! Thank you!
Mr. Gordon thank you for sharing these with your students!! This band would definitely not exist if I hadn't played in big bands in high school, thats where I first fell in love with the sound so I'm thrilled to hear I can some how inspire other future cats with these charts!! If you ever wanna do a Q&A on zoom with your jazz band I'd be happy to do it, DM me on social media or use the contact page on our website!
For my taste, if this isn't your best yet, it's tied with the top. I caught myself literally holding my breath at the end. Now I need to try and find this on Spotify or Apple Music for even better sound quality...
Woah that's a cool bass solo
How did you see this? It's on unlisted hahah. well congrats on being first I guess
Unlisted means nothing when you have time travel
The power of jazz transcends all
bass
ANOMALY
“Didn’t insaneintherain just cover thi...”
SHHHHHHHHHHHH
Hahah yes the release schedule timing is impeccable
@@The8BitBigBand its ok, we need more of this
Both are a bit behind these guys: ruclips.net/video/5Mhk9zxb1mw/видео.html
Some straight up vintage 90s Weather Channel jams right here! Takes me back...
Hahaha yes totally! Now someone just has to sample it and make a vaporwave version
This makes my little bassist heart very happy
A bit off topic but you might like this - double the bass: ruclips.net/video/Vt82jVI7hVc/видео.html
@@cooldebt Of course. Love the Consouls! :D
If only you could fully understand just how this arrangement makes me feel. You're all magicians, you know that?
They said the underwater levels always suck. Not this time :)
read in Jonathan Frakes voice
"Mario Galaxy is so good, the WATER LEVELS are good"
-donslyly
3d mario water levels good
A perfect song for Mario's execution
Nintendo chose death by eel
Death from lack of coins
Bye bye mario!😀✋
I wheezed when I got the reference
"Here we go"
I'm always immensely impressed by your arrangements. It's amazing how you can take a song that is normally a 1-minute loop and embellish and expand it into a full 5 or 6 minute piece with so many twists and turns. Good stuff, as always.
Everyone: So calming...
Me: *Scary Eel flashbacks*
hahaha ikr
The most peaceful yet the most stressful part of every game
The eel. Nightmares for days.
@@gmradio2436 bro stop, I was so scared of that eel man
GM Radio yes that unagi >.
Nothing was as nightmare as Tick Tock Clock. Especially getting 100 coins. Oh man, that slide music is stlil stuck in my head, years later.
@@jonathanstark9147 Yeah.
Super Mario 64 DS was the first time I had Dier Dier docks and to here it from you guys brought me back to my childhood 😢
This is easily my favorite cover on the new album. I remember that, during the first time I heard it, I was smiling like the whole way through, my mouth just agape at the sheer splendor of this arrangement.
This arrangement hits nostalgia nerves in all the right places. You not only bring back memories of Jolly Roger Bay and Dire Dire Docks, but this arrangement also somehow seems to supplement that nostalgia by truly embodying the location in the music, highlighting the locations in ways that our imaginations always did when we played the games...if that makes sense. It especially embodies Jolly Roger Bay, in my opinion -- the echo effects and harmonics and all just really make me think of a still, peaceful, foggy Jolly Roger Bay. The horns embody the smoothness of adventuring in the water, and it all feels so vast and free. It doesn't lack determination despite its immense peacefulness. It's genius -- it's a feast for the ears!
Kudos to you all again. And again, and again, and again.
Thanks so much for the kind words so glad you enjoyed!!
CHILLS
2:12 passage blows my mind everytime i hear it
*Electric harps exist!?*
This is beautiful, thank you guys so much~
This hits all my niche favorite things, childhood memories + Pastorius big band arrangement + bass melody, been listening several times per day for 10 days. Thanks for this guys. Gonna add this standard to my jazz band's repertoire immediately. And you bet I'll be playing the melody on bass...
That build up and transition from 2-2:20 was so epic and full. I've heard so many versions of this song, and none come close to the warmth and quality of this recording. Thank you for remastering a song of cherished memories..
You have no idea how many times I have listened this beautiful and amazing arrangement from the 8-Bit Big Band on Spotify. Since the very first time I listened to it, I thought in the music of Pat Metheney and Pedro Aznar (the vibes are definitely there!). Amazing bass solo, beautiful voice melody and superb performance by the band 😌 words are not enough to describe my appreciation for this work.
Yo thank you so much so glad you enjoyed!!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one hearing PMG in there! This sounds like something right out of American Garage. 😊
me three.
When I first heard the bass solo I couldn't tell if it was fretless or not at first! Wonderful solo!
this is beautiful
Lol, Insaneintherainmusic just uploaded a cover of this a few days ago...
Glad you guys made one too :)
Edit: oh wait, this song already was in your new album on Spotify. Well then I'm glad you guys uploaded a cover video :D
Hahah yeah pretty funny that our release scheduled lined up like that! Video Game Jazz Standards!
@@The8BitBigBand hahaha, there needs to be a Real Book of VGM standards tho!
Have you heard this version? Also very good - I love these guys: ruclips.net/video/5Mhk9zxb1mw/видео.html (also on Spotify)
Whoa, Charlie...Jaco is totally smiling after that! Beautifully done!
I always got a chill down my spine whenever I played Dire Dire Docks. It's so soothing.
Why am I teary-eyed? 🥹The nostalgia is real. This performance is sooo amazing, heartwarming and beautiful! Love Mario 64! ❤❤❤❤
This one makes me cry every time it plays on the album. Without fail.
Damn those ornaments on the bass are so natural and voice-like, to say nothing of the entirety of the playing! I love it! Big Jaco vibes (like with the harmonics lol), but it's so good just on it's own terms, really!
The whole arrangement gives me big Weather Report vibes
Who cried when guitar came in? Goose bump nostalgia! Love this channel now! Thx Grammys!
It's like "Portraits of Tracy" meets orchestral lullabies, and I love every minute of it!
I cried... of happiness.
It's so refreshing to hear a cover of this song that doesn't use the normal instrumentation you always hear. Fantastic job!
Today, Mario dies...
What a funeral dirge. Thank you for making his last hours memorable 😂
I loved every part of this but, man, the vocals were so incredible! Such a perfect fit that it feels like it should have always been there! Phenomenal work!💜💜💜
Some of the lines you chose throughout the main portion of the song reminded me so much of Jaco's playing on Havona, and the tonal and modal nod to Portrait of Tracy was suuuper tasteful
Yesss total Havona vibes jaco for life thank you!
Just found your channel because of the Grammys, congrats!.
Wow.
That's really all I can say. Just... Wow. They way you guys pulled this off left me breathless. Keep up the amazing work, all of you!
A great send off for 3D all stars
I love how your tone is so warm and almost fretless sounding, fantastic work!
Amazing work as always! That neck bend harmonic that Charlie does at the end gives me chills every time!
I remember I first picked that trick up from the guitar solo from heartbreaker by led zeppelin when I was much younger hahah thanks for noticing!
@@The8BitBigBand it was such a tasteful use of the technique, as a guitarist I couldn't help but geek out about it. Cheers!
The 8 Bit Big Band is the band we need but don’t deserve
今までにない最高に美しいアレンジをありがとう
聴いてくれてありがとうございます！！
As a lifelong jazzer and video game enthusiast, you, your band and your arrangements bring so much joy to me! I also happen to be a video game audio programmer for a living. No accident. My only suggestion is to feature Jimmy as a trombone soloist. He’s a wonderful bebop trombonist and is being underutilized. Oh, and I LOVE that you’ve incorporated strings and vocals! So lush and fantastic. I wish you all the best!
Hope you don't mind me butting in here, but as someone who has listened to jazz for decades (and who only played the original Tekken), I highly recommend Australian ensemble 'The Consouls' - cleverly combining consoles with soul. They mostly stream/record live performances with a little bit of studio recording in between and focus on vgm but they've done a few anime arrangements too. Most of the time I don't know the original tunes but when I go back to the original, I am always amazed at the creativity of their jazz arrangment.
One of my favorite tracks. Can't wait to hear it all the way through
Yet another brilliant example of people displaying there natural talents. I applaud you all and I look forward to the next masterpiece.
If I could make a request: Dr. Robotnick boss theme!
Oh my goodness, I always liked this song but your version takes all of the original's potential and fully realizes it. Amazing!
Incredible coincidence that you and Insaneintherain both posted Dire Dire Docks covers in the same week. Love it!
Hahah yeah pretty funny that our release scheduled lined up like that! Video Game Jazz Standards!
@@The8BitBigBand Seriously, like the 2 finest VGM coverists blessing the platform in the same week is all the excitement I need.
One of those times where I gotta drop everything and watch as soon as I saw it uploaded. Very worth it.
The "1970s movie theme" vocals really sealed the deal on this one 🌠
i always think of the original star trek theme when i hear that style vocal, and i don't mind one bit.
I love that bass intro, major Jaco vibes. Great job man!
I was thinking the same thing in that solo. Amazing performance.
I was not ready for how deeply this moved me
I swear you guys are the only RUclips channel where I drop whatever I'm doing and watch, this was amazing btw!
Thanks so much!!!
I've only just discovered this channel because I drop everything to listen to these guys: ruclips.net/video/5Mhk9zxb1mw/видео.html
I've been waiting for this video so I could know what instrument that was in the beginning lol.
I saw a clip of the bass solo on Instagram earlier last year and it inspired me to do my own bass featured cover! Thanks for the amazing arrangements and insanely high quality production
I love both this and the insaneintherain version!
Have you heard this one? I love these guys: ruclips.net/video/5Mhk9zxb1mw/видео.html
The problem with insaneintherain is that you can never match the quality of people who play fewer instruments at a higher skill. One of the curses of multi-instrumentalists is the common trope "Jack of all trades. Master of none."
While he can make some great recordings & arrangements, there's always a depth to his playing that's lacking. I respect the hustle, but he could be doing better things as an arranger for others & honing in his talent on just a couple instruments.
I was like, wait is this new?? Wow surprised this hasn't been covered by y'all yet. This is great!
somehow both really chill and really hype! love how well played this is!
I, and I cannot stress this enough, love this.
I really need a version where 4:24 goes on for like 30 more seconds. Chills every time
One of the best tunes you’ve done yet! Incredible bass playing.
I already loved the original version, imagine how this feels: AMAZING! This is definetly one of your greatest hits!
My son would like you to know that he's glad your drummer was making those faces again! Oh, and also enjoyed the sound =P .
Tell your son I'll pass that along!
Mr. Wooton is so happy
Never ready for that godforsaken eel
Wasn't paying too much attention to the video for a minute, and right as I look back at like 2:30, the dude dips his head and stares into the camera. Broke out into a sweat after that, got scared outta my mind.
That aside, great playing!
I humbly applaud your musical prowess...and patiently await your rendition of the Ghosts 'n Goblins theme ;)
Nobody remembers this was Jolly Roger Bay's theme first 😔
That damn eel scared me as a child and I will never forgive him for it ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
これ程素晴らしいアレンジを聴いたことはありません！！素敵です！！！！
ありがとうございます！！：）
Super Maria Schneider! Wahoo!
Hahahahahahah love this
Weather report vibes all over this, awesome
Love that bass solo! Fits perfectly for a song like this.
reminds me a lot of the one-ups version, great rendition of this classic
CHILLS. This hit me square in the childhood and I love you for it🥰
These guys should totally do Pepsi Man, that would work so well
2:12 never soiled my loins so much before this part
Soooo. . .. .. . . . . . .chilllllllllllllll. . . . . . . . . . .
I didn't expect the awesome bass solo, sounds incredible ❤
oooohhh major jaco pastorius vibes from the intro
Amazing use of harmonics on the bass at the end there!
That favorite song dire dire docks from super mario 64 thanks for making song this beautiful music telling me visit CMA see
Beautiful portrait of Tracy opening!!
Right in time with Carlos' arrangement.
My favorite part about the song is surprisingly not the bass (though you are amazing Charlie
This deserves more views
I got something in my eyes... yeah, both of them!
Honestly though, goosebumps! That’s beautiful! Thank you so much!
Great arrangement, and great solo!
I was hoping they did this one!!!!!! Wow.. The nostalgia..
This is gorgeous!
I don't know why, but I get some "Bella fleck and the fleck tones - Big Country" vibes from Chris' Bass Solo :), and that's really awesome!
Great stuff as always! I hope you have a good rest of your day :)
I am so glad I subscribed to you guys, I can sleep to this it's so, _freaking,_ good
Beautiful bass, Charlie. You guys sound great
just wow
Ahh this is just so smooth, I would like to see game remakes with all of these tracks!
That was beautiful
Beautiful, cool ❤❤
RIP Mario ✊😔
Im just crying dude
Someone tell Davie504. this BASS is slappin'. OH EM-GEE.
That bass tone.....mercy...
Victor Wooten should be proud.
Great work everyone!
thank you!!!
I want to thank you for all of these great arrangements and videos. My jazz band is still meeting online (100% virtual distance learning) and we have watched almost all of your videos this year. You've inspired my students in many ways and as a band director / classic video game enthusiast I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching these! Thank you!
Mr. Gordon thank you for sharing these with your students!! This band would definitely not exist if I hadn't played in big bands in high school, thats where I first fell in love with the sound so I'm thrilled to hear I can some how inspire other future cats with these charts!! If you ever wanna do a Q&A on zoom with your jazz band I'd be happy to do it, DM me on social media or use the contact page on our website!
This is just so chill and I love it.
Wait... what's that shadow?
For my taste, if this isn't your best yet, it's tied with the top. I caught myself literally holding my breath at the end. Now I need to try and find this on Spotify or Apple Music for even better sound quality...
thanks so much so glad you enjoyed!