Athletic Theme from Yoshi's Island - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

The Athletic Theme from Super Mario World 2 - Yoshi's Island performed by The 8-Bit Big Band in a 1930's dixieland trad jazz style
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The 8-Bit Big Band is a 30 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music written from all consoles and eras! Blending together themes from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, PC, and more and then re-arranging in genres and styles of all musical inspirations for big band or pops orchestra instrumentation and orchestration.
Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
/ crosenmusic
The members of the 8-Bit Big Band come from all around the world, but most reside primarily in New York City, and are some of the most highly sought after musicians and performers.
FULL CREDITS:
Clarinet - Felix Peikli
Trumpet Soloist - Benny Benack III
Trombone Soloist - Jimmy O'Connell
Alto Sax - Andrew Gould, Mercedes Beckman
Tenor Sax - Zac Zinger, Jordan Pettay
Baritone Sax - Sawa Tamazane
Trumpets - Bryan Davis, John Lake, Enrique Sanchez, Joey Lamb
Trombones - Rob Edwards, Darius Christian Jones, Jimmy O'Connell, Nick Grinder
Violin - Kevin Kuh
Guitar/Banjo - Nir Felder
Piano - Jullian Pollack
Upright Bass - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Jared Schonig
Arrangements and Production - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore Sound and Recording
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Shot and Edited by Halleloo Productions
VFX/Animation by Taylor Russell
Thumbnail art by @MikeKILLUZ
#the8bitbigband #videogamemusic #videogamejazz

[@insaneintherainmusic]

This is nuts. I can't believe how good this is.

[@jomocharles5376]

I know right

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

Imagine how happy they are to get your support

[@josiahgottschalk2312]

insaneintherainmusic - Carlos Eiene Somehow I just knew you'd be in the top comment Carlos. Lol I loved your roaming the wastes cover.

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

The 8-Bit Big Band You know it man, I want this album on Vinyl

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

The 8-Bit Big Band: Could I ask a question before this place is swallowed by comments? How many people from the band actually manage the KZbin account? I just like knowing if it's plural or singular

[@AdamNeely]

the band is stacked, man, all the cats!

[@jaden.4K]

Didn’t expect to see you here adam!

[@panpolypuff]

Fancy meeting you here!

👌😏

[@alexalani10101]

Two brilliant creators in one comment section, ha!

[@cardboardtenshi1008]

licc

[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

Man that clarinet player.... and everyone!

[@rainyn]

He rocked the house with that clarinet - esp that final chromatic glissando scale...!!!! Wow.

[@skumbino]

@@rainyn Trombone also is perfect!

[@dylanr4854]

skumbino Yup that trombone is underrated

[@daventry761]

die realky lfei

[@notdave1745]

that clarinet player is secretly squidward

[@TACOINSURANCE]

I really, really hope Koji Kondo has heard this. I can’t imagine he could be happier to see such a rendition. Absolutely stunning work.

[@5thkiechannel]

After hearing this tracks song in mk8 I don’t doubt he has

[@tennojiberri]

I'm beginning to believe that the new Yoshi's Island theme in Mario Kart 8 makes a *huge* tribute towards this big band jazz cover!

[@luigirules1000]

Came here to see if anyone else thought the same!

[@Meo-cw8lu]

Also the best track by the way and well also the best track by the way!

[@NubblyTheSlime]

The editing is cute!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thanks, I've striven to make the animations as fun as the song itself!

[@bino9138]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator legend

[@matmacsug]

Channeling Squidward during the solo haha

[@TheGamerCheetah]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator The man, the myth, the legend.

[@flidethechemist]

@UCSmZP74dce1PPmnGwnJ70bw You absolute fucking madlad

[@ogorangeduck]

jazz + ragtime= this masterpiece

[@porsche911sbs]

I'd call this genre Dixieland or New Orleans-style jazz. It was the intermediate style between ragtime and swing.

[@YoRHaTypeANo2]

@@porsche911sbs I mean they even got a banjo, doesnt get more New Orleans dixieland style than that.

[@denizbluemusic]

i'd say its more like 20s dance bands

[@monk3433]

Don't forget+yoshes

[@The70sDiscoKing]

Everything about this is unbelievable. The talent. The sound. The transposition. The fact that Yoshi was able to stomp Bandit to death at the 3 minute mark. Absolutely unbelievable.

[@NintendoFan]

By far, one of the BEST arrangements of this song I've ever heard! Everything is on point: The arrangement, the performance, the video editing, the sprites interacting on the screen. You can tell a lot of care and dedication was put into this and everyone probably had a blast making this video. I'm really looking forward to see more from you guys. This is absolutely amazing! The fact that you've already got more than 1000 subscribers with just ONE video already shows how good this is.

[@NintendoFan]

That's great! I'll check it out. Keep up the great work! :D

[@willmaster1920]

Hmm forgot to switch to alt account

[@davidson1464]

@@willmaster1920 ?

[@Portuguese_Football]

Oi nintendo fan!

[@NoahRichard]

2:10 I wish my whole life was this mood

[@DantheToonMan]

Me too

[@thegreen3918]

Yes

[@KnottyTulip2713]

Dont we all

[@kingzant99]

Yes but also 3:00 is a good mood too

[@nyssabrown2880]

...You mean high?

[@Ufosxm]

This is too good! I hope the best for all you guys.

[@jannellediao7450]

Hi :>

[@kiledamgaardasmussen5222]

That clarinet solo slays, and the drum solo fits so well with the childish glee of the tune!

[@MadHat..]

I Have a Strange Desire To Make a Dark Souls Build Right Now.....

[@MeatBeatElite]

I have a very strong urge to liberate an entire city without killing anyone

[@vargasmartin7143]

What

[@vargasmartin7143]

Oh i saw another comment and now i get it, i'm not that much in Dark Souls

[@Daddy-ue1du]

Why?

[@stonksboinz]

I have a extremely weird desire to become an archmage without using any magic... strange...

[@Gigugan]

I never cease to be amazed by how unbelievably hard the clarinet player shreds

[@JVeezy109]

I guarantee this is what Koji Kondo dreamed of putting in those original SNES titles, so on point with the original vision of the tune

[@simonjones8720]

After a year of listening to this masterpiece I just caught the dipper mouth blues quote in the intro, the arranging really is next level

[@The8BitBigBand]

Busted haha

[@AndyDuckala]

Ymfah gang rise up

[@jaimitotrifoneguisastegui6689]

great rare nyc uptempo doo wop ktf everyone in the soul scene mate takes me back to wigan casiino

[@MixedSnowFoxPlays]

wait... with Ymfah u mean the Dark Souls youtuber? does he actually uses this song in one of his videos?

[@AndyDuckala]

@@MixedSnowFoxPlays yessirrrrr

[@jaimitotrifoneguisastegui6689]

great rare nyc uptempo doo wop ktf everyone in the soul scene mate takes me back to wigan casiino

[@MixedSnowFoxPlays]

@@AndyDuckala oh that's neat, could you please provide me with a link for one of the video that he used it? :3

[@juujremix6710]

This sounds close to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's arrangement of Yoshi's Island, well done!

[@oldvlognewtricks]

Or does the Mario Kart 8 arrangement sound like this one, as it was made years earlier? 🧐

[@juujremix6710]

@@oldvlognewtricks You've got a point

[@n1khera]

私はビデオの最初から最後まで笑顔でした、周りの人々の喜びがとても伝染しました。このビデオを見ると、人生の問題から逃れられます。このビデオを共有してくれてありがとう!

[@tacojosh3981]

I love the animations throughout the video! Also I like how you have Yoshi Ground Pound the Bandit instead of doing a simple jump, the attention to detail there! Music was wonderful as well! Love the jazzy style.

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thanks, I worked hard to give it a look deserving of how good the track is!

[@PeyCa]

Not jazzy style, my dude. It's actual jazz.

[@gtf234]

It's only natural and appropriate- Koji Kondo played in a jazz band before his gig with Nintendo and you hear it in most of his pieces. You also find a lot of classic ragtime parts in them too- same reason why the Cuphead team have some pieces that sound a lot like some SMW tunes despite having never heard the OST before- same sources of influence and same style being replicated.

[@piggyman-st8iu]

Wait, you could GROUND POUND THE BANDIT?! I always jumped on in 3 times...

[@Khrene]

@@gtf234 So few people recognize Koji Kondo's jazz roots! Mario's music has been oozing with jazz since world one-one!

[@TheTribute410]

This song brought me back to when my dad and I used to play Super Nintendo. He passed October 1rst this year... but these memories and the nostalgia of such an amazing rendition of this song brought me to tears. So weird how music does that

[@joshualemieux7534]

one of the best clarinet solos I have ever heard

[@LTtrash]

I usually hate when people say this but... this video really does need more views. And the channel more subs. Amazing work!!!

[@cyan.6399]

11k likes, now. Finally, the attention it deserves.

[@zahando9108]

3 more like on your comment for reaching the 69 like

[@mikesmit7496]

What is next to offer who knows either way their work is awesome!

[@michaelzelft8668]

Yoshi in New Orleans...😅

[@nolanwatkins6442]

I like the clarinet solo

[@nthgth]

Like... I can't believe how good this is. That clarinet player is _smoking!_ And the whole band, a thousand percent in the pocket man. Fantastic.

[@The_Burber]

Of all 8bbb songs this one has gotta have the best trombone part. Bawaaa bwa dada bwaaa

[@lachlantheobald1819]

Man, that clarinet solo.

[@intooctavarium]

1:38 the trombone player is so cool that he make his instrument sound even just looking at the sheets.

[@SieHuntPaulx3]

LOL right

[@ivettvelazquez3853]

That's a clarinet

[@hermdude]

I just found this baby wrapped up outside my door, A tasty little snack for any dinosaur. But I just finished breakfast, I'm full up to my head... So I'll give him to Yellow instead.

[@TragedyPurpleBeats]

DarkCanister i am singing along to this beutiful song while you dont know these are my lyrics to this song

[@Itsprincesweets]

*s a t u r a t i o n* --:--

[@strawberryjam3670]

2:24 I love that little reference there

[@KaiWolf18]

I love the Dixieland style to this! It just plays fun!

[@gamephreak5]

WHY WASN'T THIS IN MARIO ODYSSEY!? This was so amazing to listen to!

[@virkaushal9211]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THE DAMN CLARINETIST!!!!

[@davemillet4160]

Easily the greatest arrangement of a Yoshi's Island theme that I've heard so far.🌟👏

[@utenteg5265]

Let us all celebrate the brand new Yoshi's Island track on next Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave - and Birdo as playable character too

[@Ofdensen]

Not sure if this makes me cry because it reminds me of a time I miss or because of Tom Brier having performed this masterfully...and him having gone through a horrible car accident that completely ruined his life... or both.

[@waypastcoolkid]

Have this blasting in your ears while you’re visiting Toon Town. Feels right at home

[@PRODBYGL3]

the New Orleans sounds is awesome

[@Whiteythereaper]

Holy shit this is so evenly mixed. Nothing gets overwhelmed. Every instrument sits in the mix and doesn't get drowned out. Great performances and studio techs makes for one hell of a good time. Hats off to everyone involved.

[@juanantoniozamorano]

I think it's because it's a very well-balanced mix with dynamic sound. You can tell there's no compression on the tracks, which is why the sound is natural.

[@phillyfanmatt]

Those muted trumpets though. That banjo though. THAT BASS THOUGH. SO GOOD.

[@aquaajb]

slaps so hard i'm scheduling a doctor appointment

[@evanweaver1060]

That clarinet solo was so clean you could eat off of it

[@zoruasnivy]

So underrated, this deserves more love! The music is top notch, and love the bits of editing in the video, too :) Consider me subbed!

[@jannellediao7450]

Ari that should have more views

[@GeeksAwesome]

As someone who both grew up in and lives in New Orleans, this just hits different. 🔥🔥🔥

[@monk3433]

This will bring you back to this video

[@GeeksAwesome]

hell yeah. I listen to it at least 5 times or so a week at the minimum.@@monk3433

[@GrandpaParrotNHB]

The best things in life are posted on KZbin when you’re randomly brushing by your recommendations list. Goosebumps.

[@The_Burber]

I always love your bari sax and trombone parts, and this song really emphasizes them!

[@beeshirt1399]

im absolutely loving the interpretation of the yoshi’s island theme in a dixieland style! it fits so well!!

[@guadalupemontero902]

So I take it you like _jazz_ .

[@slothbaby2104]

I hate jazz how fucking dare you son of pasta

[@harrylane4]

Do ya like jazz?

[@its_a_poncho]

Your icon struck out to me xD

[@kofatsu]

_ya like jazz?_

[@Itsprincesweets]

@@DantheToonMan if it's _commin_ *o u t* of me it'd good

[@JujYFru1T]

that slide whistle at the start makes me so happy

[@The_Burber]

I love this so much that i cant remember what the original sounds like

[@superkooper6594]

Nintendo should hire you my god

[@thedoctorsilence]

This is actually amazing, both the comp., the improv, and the actual parts are down right incredible. This is indeed a talented group of musicians.

[@monk3433]

Now you might see this again

[@laylover7621]

I'm telling you man all of these batshit crazy good jazz covers of Ninty songs make me imagine cinematic, Pixar style video game movie adaptations.

[@albertodlh]

When you hear arrangements on this level of awesome, you understand how much of an outstanding composer Koji Kondo is. He's under appreciated only because he constrained his compositions to a couple bits.

[@wylinder8402]

I know now that I have finally become one of the people to sub to a huge channel before it was popular

[@ervinspelaezelchau114]

That melody will sound almost the same in the new DLC of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

[@eightbait06]

Honestly, I wish this channel was so much more popular, like one of those "Huh, they have like 4 million subscribers yet I've never heard them before" channels you come across so often.

[@Davmm96]

That dixieland feel is just awsome :)

[@oldvlognewtricks]

The stars coming off Jared’s drum solo were the perfect addition ❤

[@aqad]

Just discovered this now, but man.... It's impossible not to smile while listening to this. Thanks for reminding me of a forgotten part of my gaming past.

[@bqzrjx]

some of your videos really feel like you're uncovering arrangements that were implied by the originals, and i love that approach

[@bqzrjx]

@@The8BitBigBand other than the massive scale I think this is what sets you apart from other video game cover channels, you're a better arranger than any of them haha

[@LuisErnestoAristaConcha-hl6yp]

This is nuts. This song is so good that moved me to tears. 🥲

[@bluenano9660]

This gives me Disney pixar vibes and I love it so

[@minerturtle45]

that clarinet solo is the best part

[@TheCreepypro]

one of the best songs in gaming played masterfully by this amazing band!

[@The_Burber]

I have two goals. 1. Be as good as 8 bit big band 2. Listen to more 8 bit big band than anyone else

[@lavorareorso]

とっても懐かしくて、素敵な演奏をありがとう！！！ 夢のような時間でした

[@mightyjoe57]

They should have just used your version in Mario Kart 8. This is beautiful.

[@MusuemBucket]

They don’t use a fanmade version. They are literally against it, couldn’t you tell?

[@skipsnapdoesfish8457]

I was expecting like big band 40s style jazz, but it’s got that 20s New Orleans Dixieland feel and I’m all for it. Amazing work!!

[@averyredpandy]

It took over decade but I'm glad someone is finally given Tom Briar a run for his money

[@daisychain8116]

I hope they get hired by Nintendo for remixes in the next Smash Bros. one day. Nothing fits smash better than the 8-bit Band complimenting Donkey Kong throwing you off the screen.

[@LinusAndKiba]

Reliving this soundtrack after Yoshi's Island was on the latest wave of expansion courses for Mario Kart for and MAAAAn, you guys knocked this out of the park!!

[@hijiritasuzuki6454]

I can feel some New Orleans vibes in this one!

[@ironnwine12]

The smoothest clarinet solo to exist 😮

[@charlesritzmusic]

Holy moly, this is incredible. Such a fun video to watch too!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Absolutely, you all are doing masterful work! As a New Yorker, I would gladly see a live show :D

[@JasonMLambe]

That Clarinet has me melting! I love this!!

[@soulubilityofficial6635]

I love that Dixieland sound. Solid.

[@ytn675]

I love jazz

[@grimoirehunter9688]

Great arrangement! The video editing was very fun as well!

[@seathealchemyst]

Yo, so thankful of +insaneintherainmusic for suggesting this channel! You guys sound lovely and I definitely want to hear more!!

[@EarlMalmsteen]

incredible attention to detail - even a tenor banjo!

[@giovanni1279]

Surely one of if not the best rearrangements of athletic theme

[@lauracrimsonmusic]

This is so beautiful! It made me super emotional. This was one of my favourite video games as a kid and listening to its music this way is a dream! And the cute animations with Yoshi, thank you!❤

[@Mattfrosty56]

You Don't know how much I would give to have a one on one lesson with the clarinet player! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CatPianoClassics]

This reminds me of something you would hear walking down Main Street USA at Disneyland. What a wonderful arrangement, fantastic playing!

[@TheSketchyartist3]

With Nintendo revealing that Cuphead is coming to the switch. Part of me wishes that there would be some Nintendo themed DLC(levels inspired by Nintendo games drawn in the 1930s style of Cuphead), including jazz arrangements like this since this sounds EXACTLY what I'd expect out of Cuphead. Props to you guys for this!

[@keymaster013]

2:22 that Four Brothers quote tho.

[@Fromagefrais15]

Thanks! I'd forgotten the name

[@matthewskrzycki5631]

YES I'm so glad others caught that

[@Tresquall]

Sly as all get-out, isn't it just! I recognized it, and couldn't think of the name. Well done.

[@ernestogarcia3630]

This sounds like something you would hear in a old cartoon (Cool )😎😎😎😎😎

[@DantheToonMan]

@@The8BitBigBand then in that case, you have a good choice in vibes

[@poolboy5081]

It kinda reminds me of monsters inc

[@mannillaIcecream]

Yeah!

[@CharlieCat18]

This reminds me so much of “Princess and the Frog” and the jazz band on the boat 😁

[@Itsprincesweets]

**proceeds to ruin the interestingly accurate statement by writing some wierd shit and spamming emojis**

[@lineautox]

This sounds like something out of a Pixar or Dreamworks movie. Fantastic!

[@blainrinehart8865]

That clarinet is about to burst into flames!

[@TheMrSAwS]

This made me so happy while listening to it I almost cried many times.

[@ButterInMyToes69]

The bassist did a great job! Bassists need more attention and love!!

[@thesonichat7389]

Orange yoshi 4 life! Now that that’s out of the way, awesome job!

The guy who plays the clarinet... Felix... What an absolute madman.

[@RandomRiot]

This is one of my favorite pieces of music from any game, so it’s always a joy to see a new cover of it. I think you guys have done the best job so far!

[@CharlieCat18]

This sounds like something straight out of Monsters Inc.! Phenomenal job guys!

[@neonbelly9491]

dont you *ever* disrespect yoshi's island like that again

[@CharlieCat18]

@@neonbelly9491 dude chill, the comparison isn’t an insult 😂

[@bromazepam781]

All the clowning around the world in last 5 years has brought me here. Swingin' 20's!

[@hagfelsh]

My god this is unbelievable! The arranging, the production, the musicians' talent! The hours of work in just the animation must have been countless. Staggering.

[@mindopolis6089]

This almost sounds similar to the Mario Kart 8 rendition but I can see the differences between yours and Nintendo's