A Special Performance of Cowboy Bebop's "The Real Folk Blues" feat. Yoko Kanno, Steve Blum, and More

[@masonlieberman1]

Guys, this has been a dream to create. I love you all. This is such a hard time for everyone, and it comes from the heart; I've had immediate family on ventilators in the face of COVID-19. My Dad is a front-lines doctor. We're gonna show that the Anime community is capable of truly wonderful things for the good of the world. Please consider supporting this project in any ways that you can over the course of the next month

[@DarkQueenHelba]

Mason Lieberman I have no idea how you put this together but it is amazing. I ordered the vinyl and can’t wait to listen on repeat.

[@masonlieberman1]

@@DarkQueenHelba I compose for anime for a living. Most of these people are legitimately just dear friends who I've always wanted to work with, but never had the proper time to. COVID-19 lockdown has disrupted music tremendously, especially on the performance front. In a weird way, this is the only time something like this ever COULD happen. I am so grateful to everyone who said yes, and even more stunned for those who reached out. I must confess, never in my wildest dreams did I think we could have THE queen of anime herself, Yoko Kanno, and the legendary Seatbelts on this. Kanno-san is the consummate professional, and I am filled with so much joy that she chose to support this project in this way. I will always be grateful to her and everyone involved for their incredible generosity towards this crisis that affects us all.

[@darthskele]

God bless your father for his services. I'll keep him in my prayers.

[@bacon_buddy_1234]

Hey Mason, Brandon here, congrats on this huge project you pulled off, it was outstanding and I am now convinced to watch Cowboy Bebop

[@kadosho02]

I just bought the digital track on Bandcamp, and also bought the vinyl. And helped advertise on everything I could. Phenomenal project, and talent's coming together for something this incredible. Thank you to everyone that was a part of this phenomenal collaboration. And to those fighting in the medical field.. the heroes & heroines we do not deserve, but totally need right now.

[@BabyHulk_]

𝑺𝑬𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑾𝑩𝑶𝒀...

[@philosoraptor4651]

how did you do this I need to know

[@philosoraptor4651]

𝑺𝑬𝑬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑺𝑷𝑨𝑪𝑬 𝑪𝑶𝑾𝑩𝑶𝒀... shit nvm

[@NE.RORoRo]

@@philosoraptor4651 wait I need to know as well

[@philosoraptor4651]

@@NE.RORoRo I just copied the text lol, but the font is cheltenham condensed bold

[@Tcwilliams07]

*Bang...*

[@avann2006]

I feel like I just watched a hidden episode off a show that's been off the air for the last 20 years....

[@sbatou87]

Well, there sorta is a hidden episode: XX: "Mish-Mash Blues."

[@WolfGaming2689]

Me too... damn this makes me want more bebop

[@anthonyjr9722]

I’m with you 100 percent

[@DXDragon38]

100% agree. A couple animes are doing similar things, like Carole and Tuesday

[@TheOtherDrManhattan]

Nah, more Bebop would ruin it. Let the classic rest as it were.

[@compulsive_curiosity]

The only bad part about this is you won't ever get to listen to it for the first time again.

[@sorasan2466]

samething about watching your name or Bunny Girl Senpai

[@shadeshadekinguy9632]

Man I'm seeing this before i watch the show, idk how I've had it on the back burner for years but now i gotta watch it to understand the background of the later voice lines, granted the song on its own is already amazing but I've heard nothing but praise for this show so... yeah i'll be spending quarantine taking this series in at my own pace.

[@Odinsbrand]

Real talk

[@wormwoodpearl1]

Just like the rest of Cowboy Bebop

[@MrYankezzzz]

@@shadeshadekinguy9632 greatest anime of all times

[@jcmac6334]

I can't be the only one who comes back to this every once in awhile

[@mookiestewart3776]

About once ever week or two for me

[@aniket8350]

Coming back Every week to experience this masterpiece every once in a while i just get this feeling to listen to real folk blues again.

[@kishinsa-x5861]

Once every 4 months to keep it special and never go stale, then again this magic could never be stale

[@keaganwheeler-mccann8565]

We gotta carry that weight after all

[@kishinsa-x5861]

@@keaganwheeler-mccann8565 😎

[@hiphopsamurai5760]

That dude killed the sax solo, so many chills.

[@ZaidTabani]

Zac Zinger is his name and he's a BEAST

[@hiphopsamurai5760]

Thank you for letting me know, you freaking killed it as well🖤 this whole video oozes talent and love for the source material.

[@bluebamboomusic6882]

wish they could've got Masato Honda

[@fishotic4237]

Hi Mugen, you gonna explode again? :V

[@smochuz2722]

HipHop Samurai I wish I could play my sax like that

[@MineKaikks]

the only problem with this video is that it ends.

[@thegayfrogs8031]

There once was a tiger striped cat. This cat died a million deaths, revived and lived a million lives, and he was owned by various people who he didn’t really care for. The cat wasn’t afraid to die. Then one day the cat became a stray cat, which meant he was free. He met a white female cat, and the two of them spent their days together happily. Well, years passed, and the white cat grew weak and died of old age. The tiger striped cat cried a million times, and then he died too. Except this time, he didn’t come back to life. Look at my eyes, Faye. One of them is a fake because I lost it in an accident. Since then, I’ve been seeing the past in one eye and the present in the other. So, I thought I could only see patches of reality, never the whole picture. I felt like I was watching a dream I could never wake up from. Before I knew it, the dream was over. I'm not going there to die. I'm going there to find out if I'm really alive. See ya, space cowboy. You're gonna carry that weight.

[@Advent3546]

At least it went out with a Bang

[@urmomcom4153]

Can I get a 10 hour version?

[@Gudsur]

My heart ached after it ended. This was just too perfect

[@evilmortyc137b4]

Morty nani

[@projectalpha22_va]

"There once was a tiger-striped cat. This cat died a million deaths, revived, and lived a million lives, and he was owned by various people who he didn’t really care for. The cat wasn’t afraid to die. Then, one day the cat became a stray cat, which meant he was free. He met a white female cat, and the two of them spent their days together happily. Well, years passed, and the white cat grew weak and died of old age. The tiger striped cat cried a million times, and then he died too. Except this time, he didn’t come back to life." - Spike Spiegel

[@ottagol1985]

"I hate that story." - Spike Spiegel

[@bizaster]

ProjectAlpha Animations STOP IT YOURE GONNA MAKE ME CRY

[@martinvalenzuela1976]

Oh DAMN!!! That`t Freaking HEAVY!!

[@asparrow9876]

Holy shit that was deep....

[@TheGunmode3]

“It was just... that he was all alone. Always by himself. Never anyone to share the game. A man who lived in dreams. That’s who he was.”

[@SubstantialMusic]

Thanks again for supporting this! We just learned that the song spent two weeks on the "World Digital Song Sales" chart back in May and made it up to #6. That's all thanks to you! We appreciate you all. Be safe. Peace to you and yours.

[@SubstantialMusic]

@TheBunBun54321 Thanks fam!

[@smtsmt1223]

You’re amazing!! I listen to your music everyday. I am so happy you were a part of this brilliance. Stay safe man.

[@flitzert3716]

you are so underrated man 🔥🔥

[@jjguijarroiii]

Just subbed. Good shit my guy.

[@SubstantialMusic]

@Miraj Thank you so much!

[@l.7433]

Imagine having an anime so earth shattering and monumental that bands are coming together to play tracks from it 20 years after it went off the air. In the middle of a pandemic.

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

Can you imagine the marching band or Drum Corps version of this makes your heart speed up just thinking about it., 20 years later after it left us., this song sounds just as perfect as the first time it was ever performed that is when you know something is a classic. This raised the bar for anime both in design and music that anime creators have been playing catch-up ever since.

[@ifuckinghateweeaboosandpeo3295]

Sans Ryuji pretty amazing If you ask me

[@labibrashidinan9868]

the work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called...

[@christianperez559]

@@labibrashidinan9868 Cowboy Bebop

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

@@ifuckinghateweeaboosandpeo3295 Once upon a time, in New York City in 1941... at this club open to all comers to play, night after night, at a club named "Minston's Play House" in Harlem, they play jazz sessions competing with each other. Young jazz men with a new sense are gathering. At last they created a new genre itself. They are sick and tired of the conventional fixed style jazz. They're eager to play jazz more freely as they wish then... in 2071 in the universe... The bounty hunters, who are gathering in the spaceship "BEBOP", will play freely without fear of risky things. They must create new dreams and films by breaking traditional styles. The work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called... COWBOY BEBOP

[@Bomberfish795]

It still kills me that the entire Cowboy Bebop OST isn't on Spotify, let alone this gem! Still, this is amazing to listen to, I'm still shocked that it just turns up on my feed out of nowhere lol

[@ZaidTabani]

Cool Guy soon... till then consider donating so we can give that money to Doctors Without Borders and help CoVid Victoms!

[@Bomberfish795]

@@ZaidTabani way ahead of you guy! 🤙 Keep up the fantastic work!

[@jerrell1169]

Cool Guy Well it is over 80 tracks, many done by contributing artists which would have to give the go ahead. I doubt they’d hold it up but it’d be a lot of work for Sunrise/Funimation.

[@Bomberfish795]

@@jerrell1169 shit yeah that's true. Still, a guy can dream lol

[@thegayfrogs8031]

How long after you posted this did you get an ad for KZbin Music? Lol

[@kakashisensei8007]

I'm not going there to die. I'm going there to find out if I'm really alive. - Spike Spiegel

[@ZaidTabani]

underrated line

[@eye-nb4sq]

Overrated tbh

[@lifeisanenigma213]

Fully appreciated line

[@rileycoyote4924]

Buying toilet paper in March

[@dedlykuin8539]

when you hunt for the toilet paper

[@BB-qs7rl]

It's literally a song about how much Spike loved and missed Julia. :(

[@orko714]

YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO SAY THAT!!!

[@spikespiegel4177]

_See you, Space Cowboy._

[@derOeffes]

You're gonna c a r r y t h a t w e i g h t .

[@smithwesson1896]

Bang...

[@n0hart2give89]

Just come back dude

[@rizkyhardiansyah1978]

supaiku

[@tsuki8619]

I told you spike, don't go to vicious. I miss you

[@seanholmes6623]

Just thinking about how Nujabes might be in this if he was alive :(

[@Z3NZ31]

RIP Seba Jun

[@HaaniJaber]

Gone but not forgotten

[@idiedlongago2336]

F

[@cj4138]

RIP! Definitely remembered I'd bet in the making of this

[@stevesastra8268]

Ñame check on Substantial’s credits

[@raulcab.672]

Disney: "Endgame is the most ambitious crossover in history" Funimation: "Hold my Prairie Oyster"

[@mirzzars]

it’s good for sober though

[@savingpyro]

Person holding the Prairie Oyster: "What the hell is this?"

[@vgernyc]

Actually I would let Disney hold a Ganymede Rock Lobster. One that has been in the fridge too long.

[@Squirllyfitz]

Best. Comment. Ever.

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Those real folk blues

[@mrpinguimninja]

I still get ridiculously emotional watching this, you took the greatest music ever written and somehow made it even greater

[@SubstantialMusic]

So honored to work on this with such an amazingly talent group of people. I have loved Cowboy Bebop for years, so this is a bit of dream come true. And to do it in a way that helps fight what our world is currently facing is not only an honor but our duty. Always happy to use my talent to fight the good fight. Be safe and stay healthy, fam! ❤

[@joeshearman2341]

You killed it man !

[@SubstantialMusic]

@@joeshearman2341 Thank you!

[@FromanEngineer]

So proud of you Sub. You definitely deserve the exposure you've been getting recently

[@rebel_at_stagnation]

Seeing you was an extremely pleasant surprise! Thank you for contributing to this beautiful project. You were exceptional, as always.

[@THESILVERNARUTO]

Definitely going to have to follow you more and make an effort to make a crossover project in the future. 10/10 sir... Truly 10/10

[@GMen_3D]

He said the thing! HE SAID THE THING!!

[@propitiated4]

Steve Blum is a legend. You can tell he’s a cool guy.

[@danm3573]

He's a super chill dude. Met him in 2019 when I was a broke student, he signed a picture for me for free despite the sign saying $20. He just seemed like a very normal dude who was happy to be there meeting his fans.

[@MrBadlymage]

That last "See you, space cowboy." HIT ME

[@aeonjoey3d]

Aw man, i'm in tears

[@saberxaviour5316]

dont try to start this again, mate, im already cryin'

[@LudaChez]

Yeah I my eyes got very watery...

[@gh0stykins]

@WhiteTP0ison one of the greatest shows of all time. enjoy the ride

[@greywalker505]

*tearfully* He’s in, boys. He did it. He said it. *crying airhorns*

[@blairbird8022]

Well, guess I'm rewatching Cowboy Bebop now.

[@Mak10z]

Get Mushroom Hunting my friend!

[@mogaman28]

@@Mak10z Africa, Mexico, Sicily, Tijuana....

[@tenchraven]

Does one need an excuse? :)

[@jenftw55]

Everyone after this video 🥺😭

[@dampiere]

Shall I start with Heavy Metal Queen? Or just dive straight for Jupiter Jazz Vol 1?

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

If you slow this down a bit, you can pinpoint the EXACT moment this becomes cooler than I could ever hope to be. _See you, Space Cowboys._

[@Skatche]

Found it. 0:00

[@greywalker505]

Oh hey, Mr. Mustache. Glad to see you here (not sarcasm; I’m not one of those “i SeE yOU evErYWheRe” people).

[@greywalker505]

4:56 “Kindness ain't a weakness/Just a sign of our uniqueness” I don't know why, but that lyric in particular just...damn. It really hits me deep, know what I mean?

[@mookiestewart3776]

That guys a teacher too I bet he’s a really good one

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

Substantial’s verse in this is fire 🔥

[@KiatnissNZ]

​@@mookiestewart3776legendary teacher

[@gsrjohn]

And it is such a thing Spike would say.

[@amccall88]

Absolutely

[@ZaidTabani]

I’m so unbelievably happy and proud to be a part of this. Not only for a good cause but the fact my verse got to go along with YOKO KANNO, THE SEATBELTS and STEVE BLUM. YEAH NBD 🤯 seriously theres so much talent on this... and y’all please donate. My cousin is a nurse, this CoVid thing has been incredibly difficult as we all know for everyone. All of the money will help these orgs get support to the people that need it most. Love y’all

[@robsta1096]

Zaid Tabani it was a great few bars too!

[@shubhangsaksena6783]

Zaid Tabani damn great work

[@onyxclemons7795]

So Proud of you man!!!!! ❤️

[@ZaidTabani]

HeyItsKool appreciate you bro!

[@dbcooper6115]

I adore you, man. You're a stellar talent in so many arenas. I'm thrilled to have my name in the same parsec as yours.

[@skodbolle]

Just hearing Spike and Jet's voices gave me chills :O

[@oworudie4356]

The statements posted during the sax solo are Faye Valentine quotes. At least most of them are.

[@Mugen0445]

This is actually their bounty hunter ad. :P

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

If only it was in Japanese... still amazing though.

[@TrueBuddhaCat]

I freakin fan girl squealed when I heard Jet and Spike, then have Steve Blum ending this awesome video with him saying “See you, Space Cowboy; Bang” just gives me so many amazing memories of staying up late on Saturday nights as a little kid watching the newest episode of InuYasha(yes I have been a fan of InuYasha for a long time and I have no regrets) and after the new episode one night I decided to check out what else they had on and I was introduced to anime masterpieces like Cowboy Bebop and other great other anime like Trigun, Fullmetal Alchemist, Ghost in the Shell: SAC, and so many more An amazing collaboration to bring faith to everyone and anime fans and just let everyone that legends never die, not even during a pandemic

[@itsjustvin7630]

@@gangrenousgandalf2102 I really couldnt get into JP Spike compared to the dub

[@Bloodsaber64]

Dude, when Steve Blum said the last "bang" I got chills.

[@T-Ko0]

Same here

[@adijones3940]

SAME!!!! It was like a ghost was in my room!🤣

[@TenaciousZen]

i got it on the 'Honnntooo nooooo.." lol

[@SolitarySword]

We all did

[@eryk9004]

Finally, Inner peace

[@williamshoemaker5884]

Still jamming this in 2024 and can't be stopped! As it says in the show, " The work which becomes a genre itself, will be called...Cowboy Bebop." A perfect mix of blues, jazz, hip hop, and mfing Soul!!

[@megaran]

SOOOOO honored to be a part of this. A literal dream come true for a great cause. UNREAL! Thank you Mason and everyone involved in this true labor of love. wowsers. Let's change some lives

[@bizaster]

Mega Ran dude your part was freaking awesome!!

[@hiddenbyart2378]

I happy squealed when I saw your part in this Mega Ran! This is Truly a godlike collaboration!

[@AmineHj]

Loved your part dude, Thanks for participating in this legendary work ❤️

[@DownClownTownFrown]

You killed it, dawg! Good shit!

[@PratzStrike]

Boss I gotta tell you that was some good damn work. It thrills the shit outta me to see you involved in this. Thank you, and thanks to everyone else who made this a reality.

[@ReynaldoRivera]

"They say business and pleasure don't mix, but when I'm with my Real Folks there ain't no need to Code Switch." Such a sharp line, damn

[@masonlieberman1]

My man Mega Ran rolling through to lay the THUNDER down. So much realness to bring weight to our real folk blues.

[@juansek208]

Even the editing is god tier.

[@ZaidTabani]

I'm glad you liked it bro! Lot of sleepless nights haha

[@Luke-ih1oc]

Zaid Tabani this was your work? Outstanding

[@MrYankezzzz]

@@ZaidTabani you are a god

[@LudaChez]

This editing is some of the finest work I've seen for sure. Can watch is so many times for so many reasons

[@LemonTree9280]

This came out when I was in the throes of opiate withdrawals and depression and I wept with happiness...I wanted it to never ever end. Thank you to all involved you saved at least one life

[@ZaidTabani]

I’m so glad you’re better now man

[@demetrisross17]

Hey man just checking up on you, hope you’re still doing good.

[@LemonTree9280]

@@demetrisross17 yessir. Having hip replaced next week and doing it without post op pain meds. Staying strong

[@AzeemMustafa]

23 years later and Cowboy Bebop is still the gift that keeps on giving

[@FeliciaRojasDMA]

I seriously can’t express how honored and blessed I feel to have been a part of this project. It’s such a pleasure to work with so many talented artists and to share our music with the world. I’ve always LOVED Cowboy Bebop, and to have Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts along with *two* of the English dub voice actors on the same recording...!!!! It’s just UNREAL!!! Thank you so much for putting this together, Mason!!! Let’s do some more!

[@weirddudecastillo7280]

Felicia Rojas the performance was awesome!!! 👌

[@matasuki]

Omg 😍 whose idea was this to put this together? Amazing performance. How did y'all accomplish this?

[@drinkinbebop6231]

I can kill any guitar I touch. I wanna be apart of somethin like this! Cheers from Nashville TN

[@trence5]

great perfomance!

[@JayK07]

Your talent is amazing keep it up!

[@roy-nk6bh]

I’ve been carrying this weight all this time.

[@paxonite-7bd5]

Give me some :)

[@jaylenemaya877]

😔

[@xxqqzzaa]

Let me take some of that weight too.

[@thebeesknees8420]

xxqqzzaa lemme carry some too

[@mrgrm00]

Most underrated comment here

[@kinslayerauthor4051]

almost 5 years later. Still amazing, still worth revisiting, still worth living. Thank you Yoko Kanno, Seatbelts, and everyone involved in this wonderful work. Thank you for helping make this world a wonderful and worthwhile place. See you, Space Cowboy.

[@Reddragon-hn6ot]

This song is a masterpiece, just like the Anime.

[@rcookie5128]

Truly a performance worthy to the level of the anime.

[@LegendStormcrow]

The one time a dub beat the original voice acting.

[@joshshrum2764]

Andreas Barcelona Where is season 2 damn it. Actually i don’t because the 24 episode run was perfect still i wanna see if Spike really died.

[@joshshrum2764]

LegendStormcrow Honestly Evangelion’s dub to.

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@joshshrum2764 in my head canon it just restarts as Spike dies, his eye replaying the past, slowly spiraling as it finally loses that last spark of life. I know its dark and sad. But it fits Spike.

[@kadosho02]

Holy cow everyone is here..this is beautiful 😭🎼

[@masonlieberman1]

@BallisticBucket I kept making that joke during production. We sorta took an "EVERYONE IS HERE" approach to creating this one, for sure haha

[@Bomberfish795]

Lol this breaks my heart. This is a genuine fucking miracle to have during isolation. You guys are the real Gs for doing this 🤙

[@masonlieberman1]

@@Bomberfish795 It was a great joy to build. We are, all of us, anime fans to the core. This is the stuff we ALWAYS want to be making, but we never have the time. With the world frozen in place, it's an opportunity to do something we love, and raise money for an pivotal cause. Anime gives back!

[@rendawtherockstar]

I had a girlfriend who said that this (The Real Folk Blues) is our song. She's been gone for years, so I guess that now it's just mine. Thanks for doing this, to everyone involved.

[@ZaidTabani]

Man I’m so sorry but I’m glad we were able to give you something to help with catharsis. Love to you brother

[@nu_foz]

@@ZaidTabani Your ending rap defined this version for me (along with the sax and strings - kudos too). Did you write it? A lifetime of thanks to all the new artistes involved, Beau, Steve, The Seatbelts, Mai Yamane, and Yoko Kanno.

[@herreise4987]

Are you gonna carry that weight?

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

@@herreise4987 Bang.

[@johnlee-uo6po]

lol stop lying u desperate weeb.

[@Tcwilliams07]

2:56 *Zac Zinger* Holy smokes did you play the absolute shit out of that sax solo. If you ever see this man.... mad props. Thank you for that amazing talent

[@Ratigast99]

LOST IT WHEN JET STARTED TALKING

[@Ratigast99]

Lost it again when Yoko Kanno showed up with the seatbelts

[@aeonjoey3d]

RIGHT!?!?!

[@tonicopeland7523]

I almost forgot to breathe...

[@baitustudios74]

THAT WAS ME TOO OMG

[@monkeibusiness]

I can't be the only one who seriously wants to hear Jets VA rap, right?

[@mickjagger9557]

あの名アニメの名曲が今こういう時にこういう形で甦るっていうのがグっとくるね

[@otakuevolution2131]

"When angels are forced out of heaven, they become devils. You agree, don't you, Spike?" "I'm just watching a bad dream I never wake up from." "I'll wake you up right now." "What's your rush, Vicious? After all, it's been a long time." Loved all this. Cowboy Bebop is the best ever. Forever Bebop.

[@stoicbartender]

My man

[@kingcobra2858]

We gonna carry this weight.

[@LemonTree9280]

I painted "see you space cowboy" on the wall above my last apt...100% worth losing my deposit

[@onesimonhaca1752]

He was always alone, always by himself; Never anyone to share the game with. He lived in another world. He was that kind of guy.

[@doomeR_007]

eventually he opened up to jet

[@BlueVince]

@@doomeR_007 he is talking about the chess guy

[@Electricfox]

"Of the days that I have lived, only those I spent with you seemed real."

[@greywalker505]

He was always alone...but we don't have to be. (I know that was a quote from the movie. I just said that because if there's any sort of lesson that can be picked up from this video, that can be it).

[@TwentySeventhLetter]

I burst into tears when I heard Beau Billingslea come in as Jet Black. This really is such a wonderful gift to the world, I have so much gratitude for everyone involved, thank all of you so much.

[@klinewolf4254]

My tears were internal, but man, it hit like a sledgehammer. Then it felt like getting closure over something I didn't know I needed for 20 years.

[@matasuki]

Bro it was so cool when Steve Blum and Beau made cameos. That was cold as hell. BANG

[@DanielA-ht2zp]

The soy is strong in this one

[@Silk_OG]

Man, im choked out, not gonna lie

[@ivantheninja2100]

when jet starts saying "Don't be suprised" I thought this dude was about to have some sick verses lmao

[@crihsagnlel]

"pack a grip, and join my ship, the BE-BOP" lol

[@edmundchin6651]

"-DONT BE SUPRISE- OR - HYPNOTIZED- BY THE WAY YOUR LIFE- -REST WITHIN MY FINGERTIPS-" Totally feel ya. Thats what I was hearing in my head or thought he was going with it. totally sounded like he was gonna rhyme.😄

[@BrandyBottle]

I want to thank Yoko Kano and the Seatbelts for mentioning my cousin Memphis Slim in the end-title of the anime series Cowboy Beebop! Slim was a great guy and I had the pleasure and honor of touring with him for a short while when I was a child!

[@TheJCruzinator555]

Lost my shit when Substantial started rapping. He used to rap on Nujabes tracks and he'll always have my respect for that.. also HE BODIED HIS VERSE

[@ZaidTabani]

Dude is such an awesome person too! Bars for daaaaays

[@PrideofAshbringer]

You just know nujabes himself would be here for this if he was around.

[@JeremySheer]

dude perfect 9.5 not a 10 because rapping with SHIT graphic made no sense

[@johnlee-uo6po]

dude killed it as usual, too bad that arab guy had to ruin the last part tho

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

Here's the entire rap: Its a hard, cold world, But even colder without'cha. Lookin' for kind eyes at every single encounter. Cuttin' through harsh stares, Got my hope from the doubters. Memory starts to fade, Sweet dreams begin to sour. Wind smothers my window, Flame hard to rekindle. World crumble around me, Beggin' god for a signal. Life is never that simple, Lies dismantle temples, That pain that left me crippled refined me like a chisel. You find, me in the middle of war through peace, Just Tryin' to ease my mental, Explorin' beats. Real rhymes for real times, Sweetest gift like Sadé, In my name, Meanin' so classic like Watanabe. Never that hard to find me, A rider for the people, Do or die, suitland sire, Born to rise above the evil. Walk through fire if I need to, To get to higher ground. I am down for the fight of my life till the final round. - This is for my real folks, Who never wanted to deal dope, Who see the world at it's darkest and bleakest and still hope, Know that kindness ain't a weakness, just a sign of our uniqueness. Hard as you work to get it, that's how hard you work to keep it, not a secret! I just rap to offset my setbacks, Tryna get the bounty like I'm Jet Black, So respect that. Qualifier like a Mike Eagle, Rappin for my people, Leave the mic smokin' like I'm Spike Spiegel. They say business and pleasure, they don't mix, But when I'm with my real folks, There ain't no need code switch. When I'm feelin hopeless, my folks keep me focused. Faye with the Osteo .45, We don't miss! But my heart, It gets torn in two, When I see what this world has now morphed into. But no matter what, we gonna get through. Kickin' off the blues, And takin' off like the Swordfish II! _ I'm not a, Saint or a sinner, My days are my winners, My dreams are my picture, My breakfast is dinner, My gun is my mirror. My friends are my villains, I come from the village where love is your killer, Where love gets you killed, If you know when you feel it, Your losses are vicious. Turnin my shooting stars to an asteroid, You use your eyes too much, I flow in the focal point, You overthink almost every choice and you die quick. You never risk what'cha got and you never find shit! Never do what I'm told! Bravery isn't bold! People die who were right about everything that they know, But their finger was slow! Do what you sold, I go where I go. Whatever happens happens, I see one eye through the past and I keep on backin, Depressin, I'm usin the baskin to end it, Now I'm askin the questions, graspin' my weapon on top'a my exit, I kill me the dragon! I'm back from the steps and the gate, They're waitin' for me, Let me carry the weight. Bang. See you space cowboy…

[@InfamousGFox]

“Humans were meant to work and sweat for their money after all. Those that try to get rich quickly or live at expense of others - all get divine retribution along the way. That is the lesson. But, one thing about humans is that they quickly forget the lesson they have learnt.” - Jet Black “I’m not going there to die. I’m going there to find out if I’m really alive.” - Spike Spiegel

[@colleen4ever]

You;re so right, Jet. Especially if they're movie stars!

[@Thollis1987]

Exactly Jet Black! 😍

[@Gudsur]

Literally the ONLY thing that could have made this any better is if Steve Conte was added in. But that would shatter the internet. This video already has way too much power for mortal eyes and ears

[@mariachristinagonzales7270]

I AGREE! They should have included Steve Conte.

[@shizukagozen777]

Ikr Where is him ??? 😩

[@DelicateMoonMistress]

Damn I would have died happy to hear his voice in this day and age! UGH Imiss him so much 😢💖💖

[@StephenGalet]

Word.

[@TheZigzagman]

According to his Twitter, he's recorded 2 acoustic songs for different music magazines to be posted online this coming week. Also, he got stuck out of the U.S. when the quarantine hit and can't get a stimulus check or unemployment for that reason.

[@JimmyNails27]

4:31 I randomly started ugly crying. I have lost everything in the last 6 months and this just overwhelmed me. We are nothing without our Real Folk.

[@mookiestewart3776]

You’ll make it through fam, there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up alright , your bebop family believes in you

[@LemonTree9280]

Hang in there. Easier said than done I know but the world is ultimately a good place with good cool people

[@amccall88]

You can carry the weight space cowboy, we're rooting for you

[@JimmyNails27]

It's a year later and I'm still here, thanks to my Real Folk

[@JimmyNails27]

"Never risk what you've got and you won't find shit" proved to be fact

[@jackandford3000]

this is how all the celebrities who filmed themselves singing imagine WANTED their project to turn out!

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

This is what happens when you plan it executed to perfection I actually got chills and accelerated heartbeat watching this it was that good. Speaking as a old school 64 years Young Cowboy Bebop fan, this was perfect in so many ways congratulations to everyone involved., you not only knocked it out of the park you knocked it into low earth orbit. See you space cowboy and the next drinks are on us.!

[@DaleNorth]

I cried the first time I heard it all finished. The end...omg. I’m so happy to have had a small part in this wonderful thing.

[@MetaKiteZX]

life gives back every once in a while.

[@youichiminagawa2554]

One of the rare times KZbin algorithm failed me coz it took 2 months for this vid to be in my recommended! Damn, I'm in tears. Everyone knocked this out of the park.

[@mrmediocre3462]

you're lucky, I just got it now

[@jumping36]

i just got it NOW :(

[@zizo8836]

@@jumping36 same D:

[@gamelegendalpha1737]

Took me a year. Don't feel too bad lol

[@specialchef7167]

IT TOOK ME 1 YEAR AND 5 MONTH...HAHA

[@Sklabah]

Not first - No one is gonna see this - But I'm here with tears in my eyes. An old song made new, with surprises around every beat, made with love across the world. Maybe it's the times, maybe it's the nostalgia - But you all gave me the thing I most wanted, and didn't know I wanted. Thanks to all involved.

[@forestcrunk1770]

Nas Helewa I’m having the same reaction. Everyone else on this thread so far has summed up my feelings, none more perfectly than u.

[@winteronmercury1]

😭💕🙏🙏🙏

[@Luke-ih1oc]

This music and the associated images and voices of the anime have a direct line to certain memories and emotions in my brain that will forever be intertwined. Not to mention the fact that the anime, itself, deals with some pretty heavy issues such as life and death, meaning and purpose, and it's no wonder that it affects us this way.

[@keanuareeves]

I see this and I share your sentiment. This collab is golden.

[@Satsujinki5221]

You're seen, space cowboy.

[@CthonicMysteries]

I still can't listen to Blue, even after all these years, without crying like a baby. That sign someone held saying "We are all ascending" cut to my damn soul. That and all these artists performing their instruments and rap verses while Yoko Kanno herself watched in loving approval. I'm going to need a few days to recover from the emotional impact of this.

[@lilmamagc]

dude same im crying watching this

[@foreveruseless1292]

Yea I feel you

[@adlibby6448]

I’m literally bawling.

[@mogaman28]

Blue will be played at my, in the far future I hope, funeral. I said.

[@tulipeye]

Me TOOOOOOO!

[@luvyuubeats]

This is incredible. Can FUNimation please do something like this for Samurai Champloo?

[@xHiyami]

It wouldn't be...as exciting if they did though...RIP Nujabes. :(

[@ivanortega4534]

Champloo and bebop have the best soundtracks in anime history

[@snakejazz]

@@xHiyami I'm still sad about him.. I think Shing02 could do it though!

[@rpg23245]

Yes please! Shing02 still performs and Substantial also worked with Nujabes back then. Call up Fat Jon too

[@TorchTaylor21]

@@xHiyami his friend and protege Substantial was actually in this video wild enough

[@marrane87]

The rap adds a new layer on this song ❤

[@wilmerjimenez1156]

"Rappin' for my people, leave the mic smokin' like I'm Spike Spiegel' That line was so fire I hads to put my computer on the fridge

[@Hemperorjoans]

It has got me covered in sweat

[@DallasCrane]

Mega Ran ftw

[@supersaiyansalamence]

Shouldn’t it be “leave the mic smokin like Spike Spiegel”

[@koolaiddude7685894]

Bruh that whole verse was fucking heattttttt

[@killakaiju]

I had to put the phone in the freezer

[@jmn327]

I got a legitimate emotional jolt when Yoko and the Seatbelts popped up. Thrilled the sidebar for this video's showing me they've been doing some other great stuff during quarantine!

[@Lunethzero]

Glad they got Beau Billingslea, He was the guy I always thought would voice Barett in FF7, hes too cool

[@JohnyScissors]

Most under rated performance in that whole show. Seriously what a cast and what an OST

[@NEVAR177]

I’m a sub guy at heart but I can appreciate the English cast

[@HarryToeface]

That last verse...wooo

[@ZaidTabani]

[@bobiboulon]

I'm gonna state this obvious: Shihori has the perfect voice for this song.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahi]

yamane is so much better than shihori it hurts

[@arapaimagold8088]

Nope, Mai Yamane still own this song. Her husky voice set the bar to high to be reachable by anyone. And not mention how The Seatbelts hold nothing back in this song.

[@aquilla1314]

ok but for real yamane and shihori are both amazing both versions are fire

[@letoriabennett883]

Perfect😊

[@elpancakechidelosamvsperro5755]

Mai Yamane always gonna be the perfect and only voice for me :)

[@arielle222]

I am FREAKING OUT. That was epic af! When Yoko popped up I yelped and scared my cat. Thank you for this!

[@TheJeffMan01]

This is one of those rare songs where the ED is better than the OP, and thats a huge statement to say when Tank! is the OP

[@Vilis_Farthuk]

Tank is like doing a line cocaine of a still smoking revolver. RFB is like the last sip of the expensive whiskey you've been nursing for 2 hours as the night club is shutting down... and it's just what ya needed.

[@nikkoa.3639]

@@Vilis_Farthuk Wholeheartedly agree

[@persadies]

@@Vilis_Farthuk Nice

[@royal-wolf]

4 years later, and i still listen to this song nearly every day

[@Batmans_Pet_Goldfish]

See *_this_* is how you do a corona collab.

[@matasuki]

Yoko still killing all the modern artists. THIS is music

[@glaces.5591]

THAT is how you do a long distance collab. That was outstanding.

[@ArtrichStudio]

This was so dope. So cool they could do something like this. It's also pretty amazing that Cowboy Bebop is still so popular. It's 22 years old now!

[@TheCoolCore]

It aged like a fine whiskey!!

[@Siddhartha92]

We're still carrying that weight

[@ArtrichStudio]

@@TheCoolCore Hell ya

[@eviltomnook]

True art never goes out of style

[@oktg91]

“Kindness Ain’t a weakness Just a sign of our uniqueness” 🎉🎉🎉

[@thyago86]

"Do not fear death. Death is always at our side. When we show fear, it jumps at us faster than light, but if we do not show fear, it casts its eye upon us gently and then guides us into infinity." Laughing Bull

[@goldmemberpb]

Steve Blum still got that Golden voice. Even though, I am not a fan of rap at all, the music still shines though at the end.

[@TheMadSocrates]

One of my favorite parts of this is towards the end watching Yoko Kanno herself just vibe on this song

[@irok1]

LYRICS: aishiteta to nageku ni wa amarini mo toki wa sugiteshimatta mada kokoro no hokorobi o iyasenu mama kaze ga fuiteru hitotsu no me de ashita o mite hitotsu no me de kinō o mitsumeteru kun no ai no yurikago de mōichido yasuraka ni nemuretara kawaita hitomi de dare ka naitekure THE REAL FOLK BLUES hontō no kanashimi ga shiritai dake doro no kawa ni tsukatta jinsei mo waruku hanai ichi do kiri de owarunara kibō ni michita zetsubō to wana ga shikakerareteru kono chansu nani ga yokute warui no ka koin no hyō to ura mitaida dore dake ikireba iyasareru nodarō THE REAL FOLK BLUES It's a hard, cold world but even colder without ya' Looking for kind eyes in every single encounter Cuttin' through hard stares, guard my hope from the doubters Memories start to fade, sweet dreams begin to sour Wind smothers my windows, flame hard to rekindle World crumble around me begging God for a signal Life is never that simple, lies dismantle temples That pain that left me crippled, refined me like a chisel You find me in the middle of war and peace Just trying to ease my mental exploring beats Real rhymes for real times, "Sweetest Gift" like Sade And my name mean it's a classic like Watanabe Never that hard to find me, a rider for the people "Do-or-dier", Suitland sire, born to rise above the evil Walk through fire if I need to, to get to higher ground I am down for the fight of my life 'til the final round This is for my real folks, who never wanted to deal dope Seen the world at its darkest and bleakest and still hope Know that kindness ain't a weakness It's just a sign of our uniqueness As hard as you work to get it, that's how hard you work to keep it Not a secret, I just rap to offset my set backs Tryna get the bounty like I'm Jet black So, respect that, qualifier like I'm Mike Eagle Repping for my people, leave the mic smoking like I'm Spike Spiegel They say business and pleasure don't mix But when I'm with my real folks there ain't no need to code switch When I'm feeling hopeless, my folks keep me focused Faye with the Austria 45, we don't miss But my heart it gets torn in two When I see what this world has now morphed into But no matter what it is we gone get through Kicking off the blues, and taking off like the Swordfish II I'm not a saint or sinner, my days are my winters My dreams are my picture, my breakfast is dinner My gun is my mirror, my friends are my villians I come from the village, where love is your killer Where love get you killed if, you know when you feel it Your losses are Vicious Turn all my shooting stars to an asteroid You use your eyes too much I flow with no focal point You overthink almost every choice, and you die quick You never risk what you got then you never find shit Never do what I'm told, bravery isn't bold People die who were right about everything that they know But their finger was slow, you do what your sold I go where I go, whatever happens Happens, i see one eye through the past and I Keep one back in the present, I used to bask at the ending And now I'm asking the questions Grasping my weapon, on top of my exit I kill me the dragon, I'm back on the steps at the gate They waiting for me, lemme carry the weight BANG See you, space cowboy!

[@rVexir]

When the "you're gonna carry that weight" comes at the end something grows up inside me

[@IsrafelCello]

I'm still freaking out over this, several days later. Man, it's an honor to be a part of this amazing collaboration. All I did was play a little cello, but being able to see the whole thing come together and then experience the amazing final result has been an epic ride! ♥️

[@spehizle]

Man...anyone else crying a bit? Or a lot?

[@elijahT420]

right here!

[@eljuanchosf]

Here!

[@togapast]

Just got the chills once. For 7 minutes.

[@shock83j16]

I'm not crying, you're crying. OK, I'm crying too...

[@joellachmann1529]

A bit, yes.

[@cheeseonyomama]

Last dude's verse is so energizing!

[@Grahamwdiff]

Finished Cowboy Bebop for first time a month ago, rewatched it with my younger brother that next week, it's been a month since finishing it that second time. I been missing the show so much and I just recently discovered it. I cannot imagine watching this years ago and getting something as special as this that many years later. Thank you to all involved! Gives me tears of happiness during these uncertain times.

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

I would give almost anything to watch Cowboy Bebop for the first time again. There will never be another quite like it.

[@ashleejones1690]

@@gangrenousgandalf2102 THIS 🙆‍♀️ It's been 20 years but I can still remember how my life, for the better part of a year, revolved around this show as I watched it unfold, night after night. Man...to be 14 again and feel love's cruel sting....

[@osamabindiesel3389]

You’re gonna carry that weight

[@ZaidTabani]

Glad you caught that ;)

[@vergil7518]

Still carrying it

[@lyssa.s]

damn it still hurts

[@joshuaberthelot2467]

ive been carring my whole life

[@momogoes3329]

I was looking for this comment.

[@mrryzer]

My eyes watered as she sang the first note. Not enough “Likes” in the world to express how amazing this is!

[@aeonjoey3d]

in tears here

[@klinewolf4254]

Same. Took me back to the first few days of college when I'd listen to the song on an old beat up MP3 player. This is pretty much closure for me.

[@Kagome90]

Yea I def cried too!

[@tiger-stripedcat7199]

"I come from the village where love is your killer. Where love gets you killed." Oh, Spike. At least you followed your heart.

[@OniMunchi]

I screamed liked a five year old the moment the music ended, and then the LAST bits afterwards?.... How silent was the room. I bought a decal with those very words, "see you space cowboy..." for my car since the show was a constant re-watch (even literally now) for me. Thank you.

[@matasuki]

Bro same here. When Steve starts speaking at the end I kept screaming "yo!" in disbelief.

[@DrSilvestri]

This made me cry in earnest, seeing so many creators come together for this excellent tune, and to hear the iconic voices of Jet and Spike once more... the catharsis we needed so badly but did not realize it would come in such an exquisite form. Bravo to all - this is a masterpiece.

[@aeonjoey3d]

me too, i'm fighting back tears the entire time

[@AlexanderDraconis]

God I love this community. Ride on, brothers and sisters.

[@helmiboboy]

They said you need to carry that burden alone... *But we're brothers and sister shared the burden together*

[@Siddhartha92]

We all gotta carry this weight

[@garrettmartin4750]

As a DIE HARD Cowboy Bebop fan this made me cry out of joy. This was absolutely perfectly executed. Wow. Just wow. Thanks for helping us carry that weight Cowboys and Gals. I hope we all meet again amongst the stars, somewhere... someday.

[@Scantronacon]

See you space cowboy, someday somewhere!🌹

[@longregrets6184]

Makes me feel like a kid again watching bebop on adult swim for the first time again.

[@helmiboboy]

Now, My little brothers also joining watching this masterpiece with me.. It's true, Masterpiece will always be remembered from the past till the future..

[@shardayb.7192]

Yeah back when Adult Swim was worth a damn

[@mikemaceda3222]

This was on Adult swim!?

[@jdstearman]

@@mikemaceda3222 Late at night, yes. But also, sometimes they'd have it on Toonami. It would come on around midnight or 1 am.

[@brianchu8147]

How can you not love Yoko Kanno playing air trumpet on the horn riffs? She's got that little secretive smile that tells you she knows ALL the answers and won't tell Spike a damn thing lol.

[@ZaidTabani]

She sent us her bit with the seatbelts and when I saw her bobbing her head and them just being playful about the arrangement my head exploded. HUGE inspiration to me and everybody else on here! Hope your safe and healthy friend! Thanks for listening!

[@Luis-fl3kz]

5:31 I swear to God, Yoko Kanno is the cutest human being to ever come to existence

[@LudaChez]

Look up session starduck seatbelts. One of the songs is her just jamming out dancing in her bathroom and if you're a fan you'll love it .

[@Luis-fl3kz]

@@LudaChez at First I was like "what the fuck is that thing coming out of the bathtub" and then she revealed herself and I was like "ah, my queen! Edit: I wrote something I regretted

[@robindscarlet9805]

What was she doing btw? tapping the screen?

[@argg1304]

Así es !

[@anonymousidea9119]

she looks like a sweet old lady that's somewhere between still looking real young and appearing nearly senile.

[@toptiertracks4170]

This series will never die and it shouldn't.

[@twotone3471]

Dear Disney, Leave this anime alone. Its perfect already.

[@ikul5588]

i agree

[@Cheyruz]

Netflix is making a movie, has already been cast and everything

[@fredericksmith7013]

Jace Mathenia not just confirmed but are filming a second season - John Cho got injured on set last I saw for a scene during season 2.

[@matheussanthiago9685]

misspelled netflix bud, also too late

[@ugrena7419]

I'm honestly really conflicted about a live action adaptation of this. Like, on one hand at least they're not picking something that would require a metric fuckload of CG, so they at least have that going for them. Plus, Sci-fi is a genre we've been doing pretty well for almost 50 years now. I think where this adaptation will fall short is the cast, and they'll also probably try to change the story for some stupid reason. I guess we'll have to wait and see how it goes.

[@mimik6775]

The profound impact that this show had the entire world of anime and pop-culture in general cannot be understated, I genuinely consider Cowboy Bebop to be a masterpiece. *Especially one that Netflix should never lay their disgusting hands on!!!* edit: i was right

[@slashersoul2380]

Couldnt agree More. The Moment netflix redubs bebop ill cancel my subscription

[@ZER-cr4dm]

Money owns you anything, why do you hate Netflix? Because they had a good idea before you? How cute

[@agriosbr]

Exactly!

[@kris__crystal]

Dude.... I swear... Not hate but seriously, I don't think they will ever reach the essence of Bebop, I feel so sure it will be a shallowish attempt and it's a pity. Some things are indeed better untouched and should stay sacred.

[@alvifremont566]

@@slashersoul2380 They will never do that i hope. Steve Blum is such a great match for spike, without mentionning literally anyone else in the show

[@Mojoanimeo]

This was stunning. I'm not exactly sure why, but it got me a bit emotional. Bebop is my reigning #1 anime and has been since I saw it premiere back on Toonami. It was a big part of my childhood. Seeing all these amazing artist come together in this difficult/strange time is just so uplifting. Also shout out to the editor/editors, great job with the cuts and animations. Seriously thanks to everyone involved. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay happy, and as always See you space cowboy.

[@ZaidTabani]

Me and Dallas Crane spent a LOT of time on this edit and it means a lot that you guys loved it this much! I hope you're feeling well and don't worry you'll get through this I believe in you!

[@Mojoanimeo]

@@ZaidTabani Thanks so much! Also all your hard work shows. Really great job. I am an animator and know exactly what goes into all of this and can only imagine the time spent to get it right. It has inspired me to improve my skills during this at home time. So a huge applause from me! Keep it up, you guys are amazing. Also same to you and yours! Stay safe, happy and healthy!

[@jko8888]

Definitely brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing thing this is!

[@natcl9974]

I remember staying up late as a kid watching Cowboy bebop on Toonami and just jamming to the opening and ending soundtrack. The music really pulled the anime together, better than any other anime imo

[@binder38us]

It is the greatest anime ever made. This video is why.

[@amccall88]

Kindness aint a weakness just a sign of our uniqueness.....i felt that

[@michaelsaxonson251]

"I can't stay in one place too long it'll kill me" All the quotes in this video are so poignant. I had never even seen Cowboy Bebop until after quarantine started and the entire series carries so much weight in that context. Maybe I watched the series just so I could see this video at this time.

[@ThinlyCut90]

I got CHILLS from this, and I legitimately have tears in my eyes when I heard Jet and Spike speak. This really hit me so hard, I have no words to describe it.

[@proposterous42]

Was I the only one surprised to see Substantial? I know him from Nujabes collabs. I’ve never actually seen his face until now.

[@masonlieberman1]

Substantial has been one of my favorite artists for years, HAD to include him.

[@mikeyder344]

Shit was dope

[@TrapZeroEX]

I still bump blessin it today. I knew what he looked like, but he used to have dreads.

[@peeeetah87]

He worked with watanabe on Champloo, so he's got some connection. Makes sense. All three rappers were dope on this track.

[@digitallyzer0]

no wonder he was emitting mad nujabes vibes. the power of lo-fi

[@JustinWillisDevil240Z]

I think this is now the definitive version of this song. I've love it for decades but this version just feels next level. it has so much heart!

[@mookiestewart3776]

Agreed this feels like the version of this song it was always meant to be. And all these people coming together from all across the world that originally had nothing to do with the show , they were just fans that grew up with it, shows how far this show has reached and how many people it’s touched . That in a literal global crisis we would all still turn to THIS SHOW for comfort speaks volume about the impact it’s had over the years

[@aniket8350]

Like this is the only version i listen to now please someone get this on Spotify