Inside the Castle Walls Super Mario 64 Guitar Cover

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2014
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    Somehow I was able to contain myself this long and save one of the most dear video game songs I have to my heart for last. I can't think of a more hauntingly beautiful song in all of video gaming and anyone who spent any amount of time playing SM64 walked away humming this. I would even go so far as to say that this is probably the best overworld theme ever in my opinion. The chromaticism and perfect blend of classical and jazz really brings this overworld back to feeling like the very first one on the NES. It's a pretty bare song, while heavy in harmony is light in that there's no strong percussive element. I really wanted to capture that in the beginning of this cover whether or not staccato lead guitars sound silly on their own. I thought it was a charm in the original that couldn't be ignored. In fact, there was really nothing I felt I could leave out! Can you name all three snippets from the game I quoted in the second half of the solo?
    I feel like at the end of every year there was a huge leap in my mixing ability right towards the end after a slightly, well, experimental stage. It sucks a bit to be calling it quits on weekly vids after this next one, but despite my bounds on the post-production side of things, I think it's safe to say my psyche could use a break. Not to mention my schedule. I played around with utilizing snare verb in a different way than before, something I've been wanting to try for a while and felt it really added to the mix. The rhythm guitars and bass were written to be way more involved than the already intricate leads so clarity was important here. It was tough to allocate enough head room in the lower mids for all the instruments but everyone seems to just cut those frequencies out and I really want to employ them more from now on. Anyways, a bittersweet ending to weekly cover videos with a song among my top 10 favorites of all time.
    Year 3 is almost over! It's been a crazy ride but there's one more video left! I've done the previous two years' videos as a music video style outdoor vid, but I wanna try something different this year. Something I've seen many other people do and always wanted to try. It could be awesome or it could tank! Needless to say, I'm excited!
    Arranged and Performed by: FamilyJules7x
    Composed by: Koji Kondo
    Rhythm Guitars: Gibson Explorer
    Lead Guitars: Schecter Damien FR
    Bass Guitar: Ibanez Soundgear SR405QM
    Drums: Toontrack Superior Drummer
    Orchestra: Programmed with Eastwest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra
    Interface: Line 6 Pod HD Pro
    Guitar Strap: Viper Strapz
    Guitar Pick: CSGuitar89 Custom 1.14mm
    Mixer: Yamaha MG102c
    Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020
    Audio Software: Mixcraft 6.1
    Mastering Software: Izotope Ozone 5
    Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
    Video Camera: Canon Eos Rebel T3i
    Get a 10% discount on Viper Strapz guitar straps by using the coupon code family7x over here: amzn.to/1bCazgX
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Комментарии • 369

  • @xXepicwolfXx1
    @xXepicwolfXx1 9 лет назад +172

    This adds a whole new meaning to metal Mario xD

  • @samsrg3025
    @samsrg3025 7 лет назад +30

    Made me cry, I miss those innoncent days.

    • @BARRELH8R1
      @BARRELH8R1 7 лет назад +3

      Samuel Richer-Guinard every time i listen to this i get emotional. This games soundtrack was a huge part of what made the massive Nintendo fan i am today. This song just has all those memories flooding back and i get so happy i have to cry. lol

    • @elix3877
      @elix3877 6 лет назад +4

      I feel ya. I wish I could go back to being that crazy little kid who looked forward to nothing more than coming home to a few decent hours on Nintendo 64.

    • @sikitoma
      @sikitoma 6 лет назад +2

      I'm with u guys

    • @christianschweda2530
      @christianschweda2530 5 лет назад +1

      I feel you... Most VGM from games I played does that to me and it always hits hard.

    • @thunder3149
      @thunder3149 4 года назад

      That pussy man...
      Ironic

  • @davidspeechley5946
    @davidspeechley5946 Год назад +7

    this video has served as one of my greatest sources of inspiration for melodic soloing for many many years. I can never thank family jules for making this enough for this.

  • @retrochubbs
    @retrochubbs 10 лет назад +6

    Your truly gifted. I don't think anyone else could of transformed such a simple background theme song to an amazing signature tune. You are most likely the best artist when it comes to video game music covers. Great job bro, bravo!

  • @SynopsisGrim
    @SynopsisGrim 10 лет назад +22

    Man, you kill it
    EVERY
    SINGLE
    TIME!
    great job!

  • @ToxicxEternity
    @ToxicxEternity 10 лет назад +29

    the solo going into 2:30 then that melodic riff is awesome man!

  • @ryanjarnagin9696
    @ryanjarnagin9696 Год назад +1

    The poster with Peach doing the Ms. Monroe pose on a drainpipe is awesome.

  • @arcanafang7981
    @arcanafang7981 10 лет назад +4

    Jules, you've also grown into one of the few guitarists that can play with just the right feel. This was amazing, and your lead work was just the right amount, as well as just the right feel. Damn good job.

  • @Medz98194
    @Medz98194 10 лет назад +6

    Man, I never expected to hear you cover this, but holy crap am I glad you did! This was just as amazing as the original was when small child me heard it for the first time! You really hit me in the nostalgia spot with this one! Fantastic cover! Can't wait to hear the spectacular finale to Year 3!

  • @t4e95
    @t4e95 10 лет назад +11

    What a nice coincidence, I just completed Super Mario 64 with 100% two days ago! Great cover as always, one can really hear (and see) your enjoyment while playing this track. :)

  • @RichaadEB
    @RichaadEB 10 лет назад +110

    Strange, I never really even considered this track at all until just now. It was always just kind of a background track for me, one that didn't really stand out a whole lot, but I can see where you're coming from with it. I guess it's nice to get away from all the overdone popular tracks with their aviator sunglasses and popped collars once in a while though.
    Looking forward to that final video!

    • @jonathanparecki
      @jonathanparecki 10 лет назад +1

      Shots fired holy shit

    • @RichaadEB
      @RichaadEB 10 лет назад +4

      nah, its just that theres a definite trend among rock/metal YT-VGM musicians to cover a lot of the same tracks. it just kinda caught me off guard to see that this is the one that julio was all hyped about, since I haven't seen it done before.
      I can see how my comment might be construed as kinda mean tho

    • @jonathanparecki
      @jonathanparecki 10 лет назад

      Oh nah I assumed it was aimed at someone else ;)

    • @RichaadEB
      @RichaadEB 10 лет назад +8

      *****
      I think it's safe to assume MetalFortress has covered every track in the universe at this point

    • @Dethraxx
      @Dethraxx 10 лет назад +2

      RichaadEB Pretty safe yeah. Hahahaha! ^^

  • @Manfr3d0
    @Manfr3d0 10 лет назад

    thanks man every day you continue makes me cry

  • @OjStudios
    @OjStudios 10 лет назад +3

    Holy damn "the kick" around the minute part when it really starts to rock out. Awesome job as always! N64 will be the ultimate console forever, handful of the best games ever produced were made for that platform. Golden ages of the nintendo, from NES to N64.

  • @ryan12538
    @ryan12538 10 лет назад

    AWESOME jules keep it up love what you did with this one!

  • @seveventeen
    @seveventeen 9 лет назад

    This is more than a cover. It's a really amazing tribute. Nicely done!

  • @DisturbedShad0w
    @DisturbedShad0w 10 лет назад

    This rendition of this theme was amazing. You never fail to disappoint.

  • @DegobaSystem-ox1ig
    @DegobaSystem-ox1ig 6 лет назад

    you brought me to tears once again....Thank you for waking me up!!!

  • @AndinCamargos
    @AndinCamargos 10 лет назад

    AMAZING JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now this cover is on my top 10 of your videos.

  • @MichaelJohnson-qt9rf
    @MichaelJohnson-qt9rf 10 лет назад

    Yet another amazing cover man keep it up !

  • @FAVS6298
    @FAVS6298 10 лет назад

    You good sir, are amazing. Love your covers. Keep em comin

  • @kraxonkooper
    @kraxonkooper 7 лет назад +9

    0:27 My favorite part of this great cover
    EDIT: Nope, its definetly 1:27 now

  • @Gaz426
    @Gaz426 10 лет назад

    All of your covers are brilliant, but I think this is your best!

  • @bigtimbolim
    @bigtimbolim 10 лет назад

    Daaaaamn great rendition of a such a chill song. Making a cover on this would have never crossed my mind! I hope to see more of you. Thanks for a great three years of non-stop music!

  • @XSAGA87
    @XSAGA87 3 года назад

    I'm suprised i never heard this cover version before and just found it, amazing dude. Thanks for this.

  • @MrTortooga
    @MrTortooga 10 лет назад

    Awesome as ever Jules, I forgot how beautiful this song was. It's been really great seeing your music abilities become better week in and week out for the last 3 years, thanks for the ride. Here's to an amazing year 3 finale!

  • @Bramig0
    @Bramig0 6 лет назад +2

    It's the small details you've put into this song that makes me say you are a musical GENIUS

  • @Delpifo
    @Delpifo 9 лет назад

    This brings back alot of memories. Great cover! BTW i love the little twist you throw in at 1:53 and the solo is also amazing. Thank you!

  • @RawChilliGamer
    @RawChilliGamer 10 лет назад

    amazing... almost brought me to tears jules! I think I need to replay super mario 64 again

  • @HarderStylesUnleashed
    @HarderStylesUnleashed 6 лет назад

    That was absolutely beautiful!

  • @TheBlackxRanger
    @TheBlackxRanger 9 лет назад

    One of my favorite parts is how the drums slowly build up into the song. and then its all bam wham yeah

  • @PixelzockerDE
    @PixelzockerDE 10 лет назад

    Congrats to your 200th video man!
    It's awesome to see that you kept on so far, hopefully you'll keep on for at least another 200 vids!
    Keep up your great work!

  • @Dagfinn-eg6ic
    @Dagfinn-eg6ic 10 лет назад

    I really enjoyed this version of the theme. Except from the drums fading, this is PERFECT! Everything just sound so right. Keep making these, Jules, you are awesome! :D

  • @Real1Gaming
    @Real1Gaming 10 лет назад

    This is like, the best thing ever. Thank you so much for doing this.

  • @MattBlackstone
    @MattBlackstone 10 лет назад

    What I've loved from your videos is that you show no resentment for what you do at any point. You love making covers and I really do think that your viewers can see at. Thank you for all the amazing cover and honestly enjoying it. Keep up the very badass and great work you do. Again, thank you.

  • @butsutekkai1
    @butsutekkai1 8 лет назад

    The slow rise as this develops is awesomely well done :D

  • @UnbearableNation
    @UnbearableNation 9 лет назад +5

    I wish there was a familyjules7x setting in the music to make Mario 64 epic when I'm racing the koopa or defeating bowser in the dark sky

  • @ElectricSparx
    @ElectricSparx 10 лет назад +5

    How long have I waited for a cover of this song... :P

  • @LukanerVGM
    @LukanerVGM 10 лет назад

    super cover, this brings back awesome childhood memories!

  • @toddcronk
    @toddcronk 10 лет назад

    ugh right in the childhood...gosh i freaking love this!

  • @FrankTheHermit
    @FrankTheHermit 10 лет назад +1

    Jules, I've watched your stuff for a LONG time, and I have to admit...That guitar solo at 2:00 is now my favorite thing of yours ever. It's so smooth. Great job on this cover, it is now my favorite.

  • @Zarinah
    @Zarinah 10 лет назад +1

    Man I can't believe we're already at the end of year 3, it seemed to go by so quick! Great choice of a song for this week, I think you captured the atmosphere nearly perfectly. I could totally replace the original with this :) I'm excited to see what you have as the final video! You are crazy talented, and easily one of the hardest working musicians. Final week, here we come.

  • @GuiltyGearRockYou
    @GuiltyGearRockYou 10 лет назад +1

    awesome performance Jules!!! great choice to cover! just love that catchy melody!

  • @Antimatices
    @Antimatices 10 лет назад +1

    Congratz on your 200 video!!!!

  • @GameXanime
    @GameXanime 10 лет назад

    Great cover! You made this music sound so much more dynamic that it can now be the credits theme of the game!

  • @henrisilvennoinen8020
    @henrisilvennoinen8020 10 лет назад

    Well this certainly brought up some nostalgia. A crazy catchy song for sure!

  • @TheDaddyLuigi
    @TheDaddyLuigi Год назад

    Loved this cover brotha, have it on my study playlist

  • @Krokador
    @Krokador 10 лет назад +1

    I kept hearing "Whaa! Whoohooo! Hiihiheeee! Uwaaah!" in my head while listening to this! #Nostalgia

  • @TheLinxEra
    @TheLinxEra 10 лет назад

    My step daughter and my girlfriend love this song! They love the work you do man! I found you just by doing random searches for the Advantage and you popped on my search....great stuff man and keep it up!

  • @Reverate
    @Reverate 10 лет назад

    This was incredible. What a song

  • @WhitehawkI488
    @WhitehawkI488 10 лет назад

    I always listen to the original songs before I listen to your covers, but I thought 'How could you make an exceptional cover out of this?' You blew me away. Can't wait for year four, man. I'm sure you have your final song, but I'd say anything that was a final boss battle would fit very nicely.

  • @Ernaldinho1993
    @Ernaldinho1993 8 лет назад

    Absolutely awesome!

  • @D3Fanatic
    @D3Fanatic 10 лет назад

    Such and upbeat melody. Always loved this track.

  • @tapuboolin
    @tapuboolin 9 лет назад +1

    You briefly doubling the melody onto the bass around 2:35 sounds so fucking good

  • @SimCityEA1989
    @SimCityEA1989 6 лет назад +2

    3:27 hes all like
    Hah , you thought is was gonna end right there didn't ya.
    XD

  • @TheTerrorofDeath1215
    @TheTerrorofDeath1215 10 лет назад

    I wish you luck good sir, and it has been a blast these past two years. I hope you upload again soon ;-; Rock on bro.

  • @MsRandomPro
    @MsRandomPro 10 лет назад

    Totally awesome!!! ^_______^
    And they deserve a lot more views for sure!!

  • @MyFilippo94
    @MyFilippo94 8 лет назад +1

    You've built up the music like Dire Dire docks, First medly, then violins, then drums. Really nice touch! :D

  • @h33th3r
    @h33th3r 5 лет назад

    This song got so old & redundant to me while playing SM64 back in the day. This arrangement, however...is a thing of beauty. Though nearly five minutes long, it did not feel repetitive. Mixing was fantastic, as all guitars & bass were distinct. You took something short & simple and made a masterpiece out of it!!

  • @EmbarassedSkunk
    @EmbarassedSkunk 10 лет назад

    Excellent work, man~!

  • @gabocarina96
    @gabocarina96 10 лет назад

    Fanstastic job Jules!!! :D You're the best!!!

  • @TheCreepypro
    @TheCreepypro 6 месяцев назад

    another classic played excellently on the guitar!

  • @harrysonXD
    @harrysonXD 10 лет назад

    I heard the staff roll in your solo bro! Excellent cover!

  • @FlashFlareLetsPlays
    @FlashFlareLetsPlays 10 лет назад

    Mixing in the credits and then adding a key change was brilliant! It really made the music last for over 4 minutes!

  • @aprilgodvivi6776
    @aprilgodvivi6776 3 года назад +1

    Im 7 years late but dam im glad I searched up this theme and this came up;)

  • @alexgn95
    @alexgn95 10 лет назад

    Awesome Great just WOW! Amazing cover!

  • @hurricanemessy
    @hurricanemessy 10 лет назад

    I've been watching you for so long I know exactly what it's gonna sound like from the guitar you use.

  • @Xtremestormz
    @Xtremestormz 10 лет назад

    This... is so good, makes me wanna dig out that old N64!

  • @FirstRisingSouI
    @FirstRisingSouI 10 лет назад

    There are few things more wonderful than nostalgia mixed with metal.

  • @hikkiwastaken
    @hikkiwastaken 10 лет назад

    That's surprising mate, never thought that you would do this cover!
    Neat arrangement as always! ;D

  • @DanielAraujoNazar
    @DanielAraujoNazar 10 лет назад

    Great theme choice and arrangement

  • @MattKimura11
    @MattKimura11 10 лет назад

    Am I the only one that jaw drops at the sight of a new FamilyJules song cover?

  • @jules2438
    @jules2438 10 лет назад +17

    Come mario, I've baked a cake for you

  • @SilverKnightVGM
    @SilverKnightVGM 10 лет назад

    Fantastic job man! This song has always been a classic and I am glad that you decided to keep the original feel at the start :3 In the solo I could notice the Credits theme and a part almost identical to Rainbow Road haha Excited for the next video for sure!!

  • @RobbyBloodshed
    @RobbyBloodshed 6 лет назад

    Incredible! Hats off

  • @Mother3pla3r
    @Mother3pla3r 10 лет назад

    the moment I saw this on my feed I dropped everything and got ready for the hype

  • @Gorantia
    @Gorantia 10 лет назад

    o man, this song is amazing. ty

  • @caju108
    @caju108 10 лет назад

    You're simply the best that ever was Jules!

  • @RoPanuganti
    @RoPanuganti 10 лет назад +2

    This was almost as good as a classic FJ7x credits theme, amazing work with a simple favorite :D Next week is going to be awesome

  • @TheGuitarHero198
    @TheGuitarHero198 10 лет назад +2

    Heck yea dude this is amazing

  • @UltraNurture
    @UltraNurture 8 лет назад

    So amazing

  • @Pepman256
    @Pepman256 10 лет назад

    Loved the little touch of the ending theme from 2:00-2:26 and 3:16-3:26.
    Great music as always, dude. Keep it up!
    I love this goddamn song.

  • @n64glennplant
    @n64glennplant 10 лет назад +6

    man this was so damn rad! so many memories were just bought back to me!

    • @Topatobean
      @Topatobean 10 лет назад +2

      its like PTSD except you replace the Stress part with Fun.

    • @AceSimGaming
      @AceSimGaming 10 лет назад +3

      Topatobean PTFD

  • @SendMeCookies
    @SendMeCookies 10 лет назад

    Oh god the memories... are overflowing.. It's beautiful T^T

  • @CaedoRS
    @CaedoRS 10 лет назад

    The memories!!! Loved this game so much :)

  • @commanderfoxxv7433
    @commanderfoxxv7433 Год назад

    Glorious.

  • @EggplantOfTime
    @EggplantOfTime 10 лет назад

    When you hear the credits theme mixed in all over the place, you really start to feel that the year is ending.

    • @mklachu
      @mklachu 10 лет назад

      The feels, man.

  • @HisaoNakai1
    @HisaoNakai1 10 лет назад

    I remember when my mom first brought our n64 home. She kept it in her room and I used to sneak in there just to play it. Those were the days....

  • @blahhotel1499
    @blahhotel1499 10 лет назад

    Happy 200 videos!

  • @shimp_
    @shimp_ 10 лет назад

    You can feel the enjoyment in this one

  • @LeahMouse
    @LeahMouse 10 лет назад

    I freaking love you, dude :) That was epic! ^_^

  • @mauriciodiaz5396
    @mauriciodiaz5396 10 лет назад

    ahh.. you my good sir bring me some epic memories..... Thank you

  • @taoliveira
    @taoliveira 10 лет назад

    My Mario64 fav song. Well played Sir

  • @KHPandaZ
    @KHPandaZ 10 лет назад

    I'm gonna be so upset next Tuesday when it's your final video dude. Your weekly covers have been getting me through my three years of Uni. Especially this third year whenever I was stressing with deadlines I always had a kick ass cover to look forward to on Tuesdays.
    Best of luck with reaching your dreams though dude. I hope you do finally make it as a composer for games. You will definitely be one of the greats :) x

  • @vexrich
    @vexrich 4 года назад +1

    What a legend bro

  • @lautarogilalmiron8647
    @lautarogilalmiron8647 10 лет назад

    OMG that was awesome!!!

  • @TheLeafeon
    @TheLeafeon 10 лет назад

    Amazing job, love you

  • @shinzankuro
    @shinzankuro 10 лет назад +1

    See this + Seeing the "Dorkly's Peach Revenge" = ABSOLUTE WIN

  • @boxybrown4421
    @boxybrown4421 10 лет назад

    this was amazing nuff said

  • @TheKirklandGamer
    @TheKirklandGamer 10 лет назад

    my nostalgia is jizzing all over the place here!

  • @Faick99999
    @Faick99999 10 лет назад

    So fucking awesome. Thanks for the nostalgia !