Animal Crossing: K.K. Cruisin' (Mega Collaboration Cover) ft. 48 Musicians || String Player Gamer

Every once in a while, I find myself going on a binge of all K.K. Cruisin’ covers on KZbin. I consider #AnimalCrossing's K.K. Cruisin’ as one of the most versatile VGM pieces for an “endless live jam” because of its chord progression. It can fit any genre of music or musician. But I always end up with the same dilemma: there isn’t enough K.K. Cruisin’ covers on KZbin.
Then it dawned on me, why not produce an ultimate jam collaboration of K.K. Cruisin’? A global event happened, SUDDENLY everyone has free time!
I took this opportunity to invite EVERY single musician in my circle, even reaching out to musicians I’ve only watched from afar. The goal is for each musician to create an improvised or arranged musical line that will showcase their musicality. They can go flashy, super fast, or emotional, and dramatic. I left that decision to the musicians. These are the people who answered my call.
Everyone was given an identical backing track to work on, but for the final result, I created a new backing track for each of them (except for the self-sufficient Moises Nieto, Triforcefilms and DJ Cutman) based on their playing style. This was probably one of the highlights for me during this collaboration process as I was able to dig my brain of every single musical genre that I either composed, arranged or listened to in the past.
And so, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you, an 18-minute collaboration improv-jam session featuring 48 musicians (yours truly included), of the one and only, K.K. Cruisin’ from the Animal Crossing series.
All artists featured in order of appearance:
K.K. Slider
Xnarky - / @xnarkyvgm
Jonny Atma - / jonnyatma
FerdK - / ferdk16
Charles Berthoud - www.charlesber..., / charlesberthoud
Epic Game Music - / xtronzzzzz
Ro Panuganti - / swiggles1987
Biasby - / biasby
Project Genesis - / projectgenesismusic
Legendav - / daviikangmusic
BlackearacheXD - / blackearachexd
Banjo Guy Ollie - / olonguet
Moises Nieto - / hollowriku
David Russell - / davidrussell323
Lacey Johnson - / @laceyjohnsonmusic
zorsy - / theconsoulsband
Samantha Ballard - / samiaantha
Doug Perry - / dougdrumultimaperry
Joanne Moo - / perovskite13
Jer Roque - / hsflik
DraΣkon - / draskon5665
Jayhan - / jayhanthemusician
Jess Destramp
insaneintherainmusic - / insaneintherainmusic
Medllix - / @medllix
8BitBrigadier - / 8bitbrigadier
David Ortiz - / @mariachientertainment...
John Robert Matz - / @thegamebrass
Steven Higbee - / @stevenhigbee
Gamer of the Winds - / @gamerofthewinds
subversiveasset - / subversiveasset
Goosaphone - / lollipop5871
PPF - / pooppoopfart
Laura Intravia - / flutelink
Soundole - / soundole
Sarah Hubbard - / beebadoodopdop
Joshua Iyer - / cityfolk66
ViolinGamer - / xxsora0867xx
FirahFabe - / firahfabe
xclassicalcatx - / xclassicalcatx
DJ Cutman - / @djcutman
Triforcefilms - / triforcefilms
Xander Cruise
Tiggs - / tiggachu
Tiggs Mom
TeraCMusic - / teracmusic
SonikBuster - / @sonikbuster
dannymusic - / @dannymusic
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"K.K. Cruisin"
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Arranged by Diwa de Leon
Original music by
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[@spartanhawk7637]

K.K. Cruisin through the quarantine.

[@LionmightOfficial]

Good one! Haha

[@genericandre9159]

Didn’t know I needed this but dang did I

[@arcadia4691]

Didn't realize you loved it so much, Andre. I've been there, dude.

[@SylverstoneKhandr]

K.K. Cruisin' is seriously the greatest K.K. track ever made. Bless Kazumi Totaka for composing the original, and shoutouts to everyone who participated in this great cover ensemble!

[@alienbounty5457]

While it is one of the best K.K. songs, I think we can all agree that Agent K.K. is also incredible

[@cepillodedents9048]

I like kk stroll too

[@kellerbot4399]

Everyone's always sleeping on the handful of other songs that are at least as good as K.K. Cruisin. For example, you've got: K.K. Disco, K.K. House, K.K. Jonagara, and Drivin'...that's all I've got atm lol

[@Kaishidow]

That track didn’t appear in smash bros. So your comment means nothing

[@williamcawigan]

I like this but my favorite is K.K. Bubblegum

[@LionmightOfficial]

WHO WANTS SOME VACATION JUICE?

[@andycandy1193]

String Player Gamer Gimme some of that

[@Mac_Omegaly]

So were you struggling to find a red fedora in game before you could finish the video? Do you have all the fruit yet? And are you going to give a tour of your island when you get to 5 stars?

[@spartanhawk7637]

*sips coconut*

[@LionmightOfficial]

@@Mac_Omegaly On my own, I just found a gray version. Luckily, a keen eyed stringee @Anotherinufan found a red version on her town's Able Sister's shop and quickly let me know. So I paid her town a visit. Haha!

[@woodphrog3066]

ME!!

[@FirahFabe]

Timestamps for all :D Xnarky 1:31 Jonny Atma 1:54 FerdK 2:17 Charles Berthoud 2:39 Epic Game Music 3:02 Ro Panuganti 3:12 Biasby 3:36 Project Genesis 3:47 Legendav 3:58 BlackearacheXD 4:10 Banjo Guy Ollie 4:33 Moises Nieto 5:30 David Russell 5:52 Lacey Johnson 6:15 zorsy 6:38 Samantha Ballard 7:00 Doug Perry 7:22 Joanne Moo 7:46 Jer Roque 8:08 Dra kon 8:31 Jayhan 8:41 Jess Destramp 8:59 insaneintherainmusic 9:21 Medllix 9:44 8BitBrigadier 9:52 David Ortiz 10:07 John Robert Matz 10:11 Steven Higbee 10:30 Gamer of the Winds 10:35 subversiveasset 10:52 Goosaphone 11:15 PPF 11:26 Laura Intravia 11:38 Soundole 12:00 Sarah Hubbard 12:35 Joshua Iyer 12:57 Violin Gamer 13:08 FirahFabe 13:20 xclassicalcatx 13:31 DJ Cutman 14:50 Triforcefilms 15:13 Xander Cruise 15:36 Jayhan 15:59 Tiggs & Tiggs Mom 16:21 TeraCMusic 16:28 SonikBuster 16:44 dannymusic 16:52

[@corrinflakes9659]

James AKA Epic Game Music is such a nice dude in person.

[@girhen]

It kills me that some people probably don't know that PPF is PoopPoopFart. Such an epic name toned down because it was probably too epic for kids to not say over and over again.

[@corrinflakes9659]

@@girhen I remember that being PPF's original name.

[@SamanthaBallard]

This may be the only time I'll ever appear with so many rock and metal guitarists XD but I guess only time will tell!

[@SamanthaBallard]

Omg the rap by Xander was SO good my jaw dropped

[@LionmightOfficial]

@@SamanthaBallard You're awesome! Thank you for joining! BTW, you rock just as hard the other guitarists, so you'd definitely fit in that crowd. ;)

[@LionmightOfficial]

@@SamanthaBallard YES! VACATION JUICE IS LIT LOLOLOL

[@manydelmal]

You meant 6 strings basses 😝 you are awesome btw

[@SamanthaBallard]

@@LionmightOfficial

[@cynicalnews963]

Marvel: Endgame is the most ambitious crossover in history String Player Gamer: Hold my K.K. Slider Edit: Aww, thanks for the heart!

[@SephirothRyu]

You are also welcome for the likes too. Because, you know. Full disclosure? You deserve them for this.

[@DavidRussell323]

The organization of the track was so neat to see: similar instruments grouped up like it was! The backtracks all changing to the style of the performer must have been a ton of work, but it's so fun to hear. And frickin Sarah's violin solo at 12:34 is my entire jam GOD that was so groovy. Let's all jam again soon!!

[@violinfairy]

David!! Your solo is AMAZING, such tight groove!! I hope we can all jam again soon too!! :)

[@LionmightOfficial]

Thank you David! Re: organization, it was inspired by the fact that for once there was a staggering entry of musicians who are not guitarists. Like Threewis! Haha! As for the custom backtracks, that was the most absolute fun I've had in a while since this genre-bending practice is something I did a lot when I was more active as a film composer. It was in a way, nostalgic.

[@chaosblow4838]

@@violinfairy 5:52 was awesome

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Animal Crossing is such a beautiful game honestly

[@kervgarcia3436]

@Brecken Smith the new justin y

[@holidayoreoreal]

@Brecken Smith same

[@finnmonaghan4812]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache in your about page, it talks about impersonators. Is the reason you appear so much because there are multiple versions of you???

[@fable-8601]

Me and my boys when we finally buy all the instruments in Ac

[@LionmightOfficial]

Same

[@eastern831]

日本からこんにちは。 英語が出来なくて申し訳ないのですが、とても感動したことを伝えたくてコメントさせてもらいます。 素晴らしい音楽と、それを奏でる素敵な笑顔の奏者たちに拍手と喝采を送りたいです！！ 素晴らしい音に出会えて感謝します。 心を満たしてくれてありがとう。

[@JonnyAtma]

Everyone was phenomenal! Thanks for inviting me to be a part Diwa!

[@David_TH54]

:D

[@insaneintherainmusic]

THREEWI

[@LionmightOfficial]

THREEWI

[@borgar6488]

THEEWI

[@sandristas009]

why I see you everywhere!

[@ravensmith7063]

THREEWI

[@rikoramon2699]

@@sandristas009 los Canul sn

[@LightningDeusDax]

* 4 weeks ago in the Community Tab* SPG: ,,WHAT DO YOU HATE ABOUT MY CHANNEL?“ Me: ,,...I always wonder why you don’t make more collabs with other KZbinr-musicians...“ *4 weeks later* *SPG made a Mega Collaboration with 48 musicians* Me: ,,Damn boy, this mad lad is listening to his fans‘ demands!!!“ But for real though, it’s marvellously made. I always loved your original cover of this track years ago and this collab is the cherry on top. I hope this video will draw the attention of many viewers not only to you, Mr.SPG, but to all of those who participated in this special piece of art. You KZbin musicians might be a small corner of this platform, compared to other stuff like Lifestyle and such but in this corner you can actually see the love and passion pouring out of every video. And this collab is the proof for that.

[@theGameBrass]

What a huge labor of love with so many familiar and awesome faces involved! K.K. VGM is the best!

[@aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie8]

How tf did you manage to get the entirety of VG cover KZbin on here. I was astounded to see so many underrated artists on here that I always want to see get more attention!

[@LionmightOfficial]

Easy, 90% of them were already my friends through the years.

[@Triforcefilms]

Immensely cool, great job everyone! came together so well. Thanks again, String Player. Let's work together again soon:-)

[@EpicGameMusic]

This is absolutely incredible! Thanks for having me on!

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

Dang dude, this came outta nowhere and into my recommended feed. Gotta love seeing these massive medleys! I'm not much of an Animal Crossing guy, but this was tight!

[@DSMusic394]

Even with all the musicians and styles and flavors, the whole thing was a smooth bop from start to finish. I don't think anything has put as much as a smile on my face in the last month as this video :D

[@LionmightOfficial]

Thank you!

[@tacocatyay8740]

DS Music I see you’re a man of culture as well

[@phase7133]

18 minutes of pure bliss, I recognise some of these musicians, but many I need to check out after seeing this.

[@Waterloggedgaming]

What an astounding piece of art to produce, blessings to all involved! Here you showcase one of the major strengths of humanity, our ability to come together for a common goal. Just an overall awesome thing you've all done here :]

[@violinfairy]

YAYYY IT'S HERE!!!! This was SO much fun to be a part of, thank you for including me!!! Everyone sounds so amazing, KK Slider would be so proud!!!

[@LionmightOfficial]

OMG THANK YOU Sarah for joining! You're amazing! Looking forward to work with you again.

[@cecilia.santana]

Your solo and Doug Perry's were hands down my favourites! Fantastic job!

[@pandapanda8799]

なんて素敵なコンテンツに私は出会えたのでしょうか🥹👏👏✨ 最初は音を楽しんでいましたが、徐々にこんなにも沢山の人々が１つの音楽で繋がっていることに感動して涙が止まりませんでした😭💓 それぞれがとてもカッコ良くて、尺の長さを全く感じさせないくらい最高の音楽でした。心からありがとう！！

[@manydelmal]

Laura, Carlos, PPF, Charles, the guys from Mariachi music, GaMusic and you... Most of my favorite together

[@Legendav]

this was a lot of fun to jam over and it's an honor to be able to share the screen with so many talented peeps! :D

[@JayhanOfficial]

I am so friggin' amazed by how you got these incredible talents involved and how you put this together, SPG. This was a wholesome experience, and I thank you for allowing me to be part of something as special as this. ❤❤❤ Lots of love to you, SPG. Keep being awesome!!! 🎵🎶

[@WeeklyMusicalShitposts]

This seriously needs millions of views. I can't imagine how much work it must have been putting all of this together. Amazing job.

[@AliceSiuASK]

I’m actually CRYING and tears wetting my pillow, because this is too beautiful

[@timoteo.watanabe]

Thanks SPG and all the musicians involved in this work. It gives hope to everybody in these uncertain times and shows a message on how everybody could be connected and helping each other even far from each other. We are apart but not alone. Cheers!

[@youtub5599]

This deserves to blow up. I hope this gets millions of views

[@DrumUltimA]

Thank you for having me Diwa, and for putting this together! This was such a pleasure!

[@ferdk16]

This was incredible! Thank you for having me in it, everyone did amazing! Love y'all, stay awesome and stay safe!

[@LaceyJohnsonMusic]

This came out SO COOL! Thanks for including me with all of these amazing musicians!!! ❤

[@subversiveasset]

This was a tremendous effort! Really fun to still get the jam experience and bring everyone in the same space even as we are social distancing!

[@Legendav]

best words solo

[@HeeminGaminStation]

Awesome. Taking such a simple song and then allowing tons and tons of people to put their own amazing spin on it. A true treat.

[@pheonix2014]

2:43 the way he plays that bass gives me some Toejam&Earl vibes! I love it!

[@LetsPlaySagaraStyle]

Like in the other Nintendo game we all know and love: EVERYONE IS HERE!

[@ViolinGamer]

YOOOO THIS WAS AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for inviting me to play for this! It was so much fun being a part of it and seeing what everyone came up with!

[@Medllix]

Absolutely incredible!! Everyone did amazing, loved seeing all my friends here! It was super impressive how you changed and crafted the different backtracks to suit everyone, this is one of the best mega collabs I’ve ever seen :)

[@Soundole]

This is a really impressive production, I especially liked the presentation, and the way you created unique accompaniments for every single musician. I'm glad I could be part of it!

[@rayan2770]

Soundole VGM Covers I came to this video from your channel! I love this game series and you did great playing this song!

[@evem453]

I’m tearing up, this is a masterpiece and everyone is so.. TALENTED!! This needs to blow up and get the recognition it deserves. Great job everyone!!

[@dmynerd78]

18 minutes?! You guys spoil us!

[@Cruicis]

I kept singing along, so when Triforcefilms showed up singing like KK i was so happy lol

[@slorpanoid]

The amount of effort and work put into this is absolutely staggering!

[@allaya888]

I almost never comment on KZbin videos, but I sat here watching all 18+ minutes of this and I am BLOWN AWAY. You guys are all crazy talented musicians, and I'm so happy I listened to this. Editing this couldn't have been easy either. I mean, this whole this is amazing!!

[@InvaderNebu]

well, this was the most jammin' 18 minutes of my life.

[@mauriciomedellin3135]

Picture this: this collab gets to a whole new horizon and start touring across the world, bringing an incredible show, and this song, played at the end, the perfect time for Introducing the super band members. Incredible.

[@ducktor_j]

I REFUSE to believe this video only has 100k views. This was such a huge amount of work and collaboration that needs more attention.

[@varunrajesh1028]

This video screams talent

[@SonikBuster]

It was amazing to be able to collab like this

[@leachristine5264]

Happy horn academy This is amazing. K K Crusin is the best K k song and jm so happy for this!

[@LionmightOfficial]

I'm glad!

[@qwertywasd4449]

I’m actually crying this has made my day, thank you so much for this I love K.K. Crusin’ so much it’s my favorite song from animal crossing. THANK YOU SO MUCH, ALL OF YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@JenayOokieYay]

I swear, this game is going to go in history books. Its just brought so many people together

[@Lamentori]

This is the collab we all needed

[@feraldynaufal]

Just yesterday I saw insaneintherain's funky version, now this. This is superb! 👍👍 Edit: And there's Charles Berthoud! Oh my!

[@romybond7262]

This really is the best timeline

[@woomy8971]

not even exaggerating, seeing all these wonderful people share their love of vgm has me tearing up right now. i love y'all

[@JoanneMoo]

VACATION JUICE!! The mix is soooo gooood! 🤣😍 I love watching everyone's performance coming together 🤩

[@jamesarana7192]

Imagine these guys jamming together Xnarky 1:31 Charles Berthoud 2:39 zorsy 6:38 Doug Perry 7:22 Jheeeeeeeez 🥵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@purpleschala]

Absolutely incredible, jaw dropping work from so many talented people!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ congrats on pulling this epic collab together Diwa!!!!!

[@Meeviche]

This is a truly ridiculous amount of talent. What an amazing collab.

[@StevenHigbee]

Woah it me

[@LionmightOfficial]

WHOA IT YOU

[@Tiggsvoice]

omg it's THE steven higbee!!

[@DiscoSamurai]

The amount of talent here is OVER 9,000!!!

[@smivan.]

Man collaborations like these are so good for finding new creators to follow. Absolutely spectacular work!

[@lucasmershed732]

This video is just wholesome, probably my favorite one on youtube big thanks for this masterpiece

[@CaptainStupendous]

How did you squeeze so much talent into one video? So many musicians I already subscribe to, and so many more I now have to explore.

[@charleyedwards2121]

this is the definitive crusin track. 4:20 is such a perfect lick, fundamental to the track in my eyes! so well arranged!!

[@ALGOChannel]

10:07 god DAMN did this part blow me away

[@coopergordon5568]

Man, I enjoyed this! I mean, not only was it neat to see all these musicians in the same place, especially when I saw one I recognized, but it also finally proved I can absolutely listen to cruisin for 20 minutes straight!

[@thesillydepartment]

I got very emotional while watching this. I remember getting Animal Crossing New Leaf when I was in like third grade, and I played whenever I wasn’t at school or doing whatever a third grader had to do for homework. Now, when I play New Horizons it makes me remember little old third grade me, and I’m always happy when I play. The music always makes me remember those school nights when I would hide my 3Ds under my pillow so I could listen to all of K.K’s songs and fall asleep. When I was watching this, all those memories and emotions came flooding back, and made me think of simpler, happy times. My third grade self would be very happy to see this video lol. Thank you to everybody in this video for making such amazing music! And I hope anybody that stopped by to read this will have a nice day, week, month and year:)!

[@FirahFabe]

Thank you again for putting together this collaboration! I enjoyed playing it, and enjoyed listening to everyone jam out as well!!

[@alienbounty5457]

Hey! If you did this sort of thing again, I have another K.K. song idea. Agent K.K. since the intense amount of music contrasts for K.K. cruisin and Agent K.K. make for great songs that fit this format. Also props to everyone who contributed because this was incredible beyond compare.

[@Millie_the_Mermaid]

What an amazing performance everyone, I am so touched by the talent and passion that I saw from everyone here🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@momokolove]

This was the wildest jam session I ever had the pleasure to bare witness to

[@KKSlider640]

What great thing to do in Quarantine!

[@みうね]

感動、、🥲 皆さんめちゃくちゃ素晴らしいです！！

[@will420high4]

My favorite K.K. track made it even better, wow!! Amazing collab!

[@nataliebutterbaugh1806]

I’m in awe. Every single one of these artists are so incredibly talented

[@RadicalJawzFunnyMoments]

I really love every part of this

[@kyleriley9786]

Mad respect and so many great musicians. Glad to see some familiar faces in this collab, and so many new to explore.

[@highwaycavalier]

Things I never knew I needed: Animal crossing music on a harp

[@Duhemsounds]

Probably one of the most giant vgm cover collab isn't it ? Triforcefilms has the perfect Animal Crossing voice An awesome work from all :)

[@TheCreepypro]

I don't have enough words to say how awesome this is, I cannot praise enough how every artist gave a wonderful performance, and I can't appreciate enough how much hard work it must have taken to make this video but I can give kudos to everyone involved anyway since their efforts definitely paid off! and of course shout out to SPG for facilitating this amazing mega collaboration!

[@ProjectGenesisMusic]

Watched it last night on my tv in the basement with some Dan Aykroyd vodka to set the mood. Killer jams dawgs! I can't believe you did this so quick.

[@LionmightOfficial]

Thanks bro! Glad you could be part of it! Also vodka and sweet jams are the best combo.

[@MDXDMusic]

Wow, what a feat! Mega probs to you dude and thanks for having me on alongside all this fantastic musicians! What a glorious community!

[@jeenee_]

Just got this video in my recommended feed and didn’t regret watching! ❤️ very cool jamm!

[@-LorDDawi-]

That was wild. Saw quite a few favorite musicians of mine in there.

[@jayeff7900]

K K Slider? While you Are the OG Dog with the Smoothest of Grooves, I'm pleased to see that you have Yielded to the absolutely Awesome Organized Chaos that are these Totally Talented Pups. Stop and Listen. Move With It, Groove with it... close your eyes and Absorb it. Mmmm, that's the stuff. True Enjoyment, especially when listened to while sipping on a cup of Bliss from Brewster himself. Straight up my good man, and Hold the pigeon milk, please. You can't improve on Perfection.

[@arcadia4691]

My favorite for mellow moods. By far. Dude, you guys rockin' this one! Good on you all. Sounding amazing. This is making my day.

[@tashthebean]

HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS?! I wanted music in the background while I play, but I was distracted the entire time. So much talent... So much love!

[@soundaholixx]

the fact this video is nowhere near millions of views is truly honestly a crime and the algorithm should be ashemed of itself

[@Tifita]

Well done guys. I loved seeing so many friends here!

[@DaveJoyce]

how has this not passed 100k views yet, this is amazing! thank you, all of you, for this.

[@Tiggsvoice]

Thanking you for having me and my mom on here!! This was so much fun!

[@DJGURR]

Wow. How have I only just now seen this. This is my favorite KK song I keep playing in my house. This was amazing. Im a guitarist and trombone player myself and it was awesome seeing so much talent here.

[@fiddlesticksmeow6269]

Honestly, this has got to be one of the best (potentially THE best) collaborations on KZbin. I can only imagine the hard work that went into this. Absolutely fantastic!

[@Dddddddddev]

Omggg this is so cool!! I JUST FOUND THIS OUT RECENTLY AND PPL NEED TO SEE THIS MOREEE So many talented musicians and effort were put into this video, really salute you guysss

[@F1shard]

Wow! This is amazing guys! Just what I needed 😀

[@Josh_Fredman]

Holy Moly! Good work, all! And good work SPG for putting together something so ambitious to send us a little cheer in these uncertain times.

[@bitte_n_court]

Jesus Christ... AMAZING is not a strong enough of a word to describe the eargasm I just had. I wanna marry you all. Thanks for the job. It really made my day.