Sonic the Hedgehog (1991): Marble Zone - Big Band Jazz Cover by Charles Ritz

[@KyNiDo]

Videos like this are why I love Internet communities. Where else could something this incredible happen? Well done to everyone involved

[@charlesritzmusic]

I couldn't agree more, I would never have pictured doing something like this when I was just in middle school learning about this whole community. But I can't say enough how grateful I am for it! Thanks for the kind words, brother, it's greatly appreciated. :)

[@cathycothy]

That's why I pay my internet, porra!!! This video is absolutely adorable.

[@PSIgmr]

I agree

[@kane00000]

The earth...

[@blueflower3561]

It does have that jazzy tone,I wouldn't have expected from this song(marble zone) wow it was good,you guys are great

[@noelnotcole7940]

These sonic covers are incredible.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you! Sonic covers are definitely my favorites to do, I'm happy you like them!!

[@noelnotcole7940]

@@charlesritzmusic yeah, sonic games seem to always have really good music

[@lambda2143]

Neat how they took a song so forboding and ominous and made it into ear candy. That's jazz for you.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Sonic music grooves like crazy, so it's a treat to tap into that with tunes like this. I'm happy you enjoyed this version!

[@Superkirby982]

This is criminally underrated. Amazing job guys! 👌

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

You know The fact accumulating more ring makes u more immune to consequences of one actions , I think sonic was meta commentary on the effect of wealth on the justice system….

[@mosesl8848]

Wow, this is phenomenal!! Thank you for making my fav child hood video game songs that much better!

[@footfabrics7423]

This was epic.would love to here a spring yard zone

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much! I love the Sonic 1 soundtrack, so I would love to try this again with some of the other songs from it in the future! :D

[@mrzagalia]

Absolutely the most beautiful version of the Marble Zone that I ever seen. PERFECT

[@charlesritzmusic]

That's a high honor, thank you so much!!

[@raycuaza10]

min 3:11 that was chemical plant? xd so cool the cover

[@ultramanxk7]

Beautiful! Excellent!

[@kenzyvaz7201]

This song was destined for jazz greatness sver since it's release, thanks a bunch

[@EVA_TESTT]

Bass is just melting right trough the whole rendition. Love this collab.

[@LeMelleKH2]

Nice! And dang, you got Muta! He was the first youtube saxophonist I watched!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much! I had seen Muta around KZbin for years, so getting him on this track was super cool!

[@OvExX]

why on earth did i not see this in my whole life... my god this is amazing

[@beatziegraham6928]

Marble zone is so underrated and underloved. YOU GO M8!

[@charlesritzmusic]

I couldn't agree more! Thank you so much :)

[@beatziegraham6928]

Charles Ritz no problem. Also fun fact. Marble zone was originally planned to be in Sonic 1 for the game gear and master system. There is even music still available on KZbin.

[@beatziegraham6928]

Charles Ritz here is a link. Enjoy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4aZhWiml56hntU

[@charlesritzmusic]

WOAH. I never knew that, this is so cool!

[@beatziegraham6928]

Charles Ritz yup. Long story short, keep up the amazing work. Also I have a request if it's ok with you. Can you do world 9-8 from donkey Kong 94?

[@fortuneneverfavoredme1165]

Amazing, my heart can feel every human in polyphony

[@RSjs25]

3:42 favourite part

[@charlesritzmusic]

That buildup was super fun to not only write, but hear come together with everyone's parts. I'm glad you liked it!

[@RSjs25]

Charles Ritz No probz man, good organisation of work well done, I’m like subbing and bell coz of u

[@matthewisabella8145]

This is absolutely incredible. I love this so much. Thank you for this.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank YOU for watching. It makes me so happy that I can make people happy with what I do, so comments like these mean a lot, truly.

[@matthewisabella8145]

Charles Ritz no problem, man. Keep up the awesome work :)

[@akenawell]

Tenor solo absolutely killed it

[@TaleOfTheToaster]

The scale of this video is tremendous! I wasn't familiar with the track before, but you bet I'm listening to it now. I hope this gets the promotion and success it deserves

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks, man! This track has kinda been around all my life, so it was so fun to finally cover it, and I'm glad people like you are enjoying it!

[@l3vin256]

This is very underated...

[@charlesritzmusic]

I appreciate you thinking so! Feel free to send it to people you like, and truly, watching my videos is the best support you can give! Thanks so much. :)

[@wisco_simple]

So good

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@KokoRicky]

Excellent, just a wealth of talent from these folks. Really nice take on the original.

[@blackomega4061]

This needs more views.

[@TheCreepypro]

some very talented musicians in this cover that must be why it sounds so good!

[@fistoftheworldking3834]

Smooth.

[@charlesritzmusic]

it's a hot one

[@Jamailmusic]

Such a big collab! This is so cool 😮

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much, man! It was so much fun to put this whole thing together, and I'm really glad you dig it.

[@prairiete]

It's funny that I have a Spanish feel to this cover, yet Marble Zone always felt Italian to me ! Love this collab. Some smooth jazzy chords in there plus the key change !!

[@JonasBombeke]

Ahhh, so good!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks a ton, Jonas!!

[@trackattack7173]

Awesome arrangement, and great performance!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank ya heaps, dude!! Happy to hear you enjoyed it

[@XpenANDpaperX]

Its funny how a song from my childhood that reminds playing sonic on that 8 games in 1 cartridge on my sega genesis, suddenly reminds me of another time of my childhood where i was obsessed with the incredibles... is it just me? Lol

[@33rie_18]

OH MY GOD... THIS IS AMAZING!!! THIS IS ONE OF YOU BEST WORKS!!!!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much! I'd be inclined to agree, I'm really happy with how this one came out. :D

[@boidoh]

I love this style of music! Keep doing what you're doing!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much! I definitely plan to keep on doing this for a long time. :D

[@nerdbrez]

Absolutely amazing!

[@MarvinValentinP]

Oh Cool~

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much, Marvin! Hope you've been well, my man :D

[@blaeckingceorl4161]

Thank you, guys!

[@Hashrix]

absolutely great

[@brandonskelton]

This is beyond amazing!! Also I can't believe I haven't viewed this before. Well done Charles and everyone! What a massive awesome project!

[@dannymusic]

HOORAY, YOU DID IT! I love your arrangement and I really love your editing, dude! Great performing and soloing everyone -- totally worth the wait.

[@charlesritzmusic]

FINALLY! It was such a blast having you on this track, man. You brought so much to it, including that killin' solo! I had so much fun editing this one too, so I'm glad you liked it!

[@dannymusic]

It's my pleasure, man! Love collabing with you! :D

[@z42O]

Wow amazing my dude 👍

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you very much!

[@trofgamerz2065]

Amazing

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@vestaliacardozo6496]

Me encantó!

[@trofgamerz2065]

Chemical plant 3:12

[@kale8133]

Dude, this is awesome. Idk why you don't have more subs.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you so much! Getting the word around always helps with that kind of thing, so if you enjoy what I do, please consider doing that. :)

[@MatMadikGCA]

DAMN GORGEOUS ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟🤟🤟🤟😄!!!

[@RicoLen1]

This is really damned good. Glad to see someone cover this classic song. Always one of my favorites from the Sonic series, and they've really done it justice. Don't think I could ask for more. As soon as I find a group like this, that really does such a great job, I almost immediately start thinking about what other songs I would like to hear them cover. These guys ought to cover Figaro Castle from Final Fantasy 6. It'd be a bit of a change of styles, as the original song wasn't very jazzy, but it was really strong on brass. Jazzing up Figaro Castle might be really fun, or even if they band were to downplay their jazzy style to fit the mood of the original work, it could probably play out really well either way, maybe if they were to throw in a few of the melodies that were unique to Coin Song (essentially a different version of Figaro Castle that used many of the same melodic themes but was a slower and sadder piano song) and jazz those melodies up a whole lot it could actually turn into something really unique and special as far as covers of video game soundtracks go.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm happy you enjoyed what we did with this tune! And thanks for the suggestion too! I'll definitey have to check that out :)

[@MaddsBuckley]

WHY ISN'T IT 20K YET

[@Jekkin]

bass bone goes crazy

[@curtoonstudios3809]

M A R B L E M A D N E S S !

[@subversiveasset]

What an all star big band cast!😃

[@charlesritzmusic]

And then there's me... so much fun bringing all these guys together!

[@jnsk1a2b3c]

This is so great!!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks Justin! I'm so glad you like it :)

[@sergiooliveiragallottisilv318]

Fucking awesome! Loved...no more word, only enjoy the sound!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@theresonly1bigb]

Well that was amazing.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you kindly!

[@radioartevaporwave6423]

Suena espectacular

[@ZachariahFrazz92]

Fantastic job to everyone involved! This is so good!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much, Zach! That means a lot, man; let's catch up soon.

[@psycosulu]

Top notch stuff here :)

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you my man :D

[@aryawijaya9808]

90's kids will definitely remember the game rental place

[@KyleBrook]

Amazing job as always buddy!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you, brother! We should work together more... ;)

[@Marc-ms1sd]

Way past cool!

[@ixaldorran7867]

I would love to see this level return.

[@MZAAO]

this is awesome

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you kindly! Happy to hear you like it :)

[@rayrmyers]

Bravo!!!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much!!

[@tayfuntulpar8317]

AMAZİNG ,congratulation 👍Tebrik ederim güzel klip ve şarkı

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much! I'm happy you enjoyed our take on this song :)

[@Rubded]

LOVE IT too absolute death!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you kindly, good sir! :)

[@jasonmetalsammet7698]

excelente !!!!!!!

[@charlesritzmusic]

¡gracias!

[@vinny460]

at 3:12 is this a reference to chemical plant zone? it sounds so much like it?

[@charlesritzmusic]

Yes it is!! I didn't even tell Carlos to do it, it was such a pleasant surprise to hear from him.

[@vinny460]

@@charlesritzmusic that's awesome i figured as much by the way would you do another electro cover your rainbow road cover was amazing love your special stage cover too amazing work overall my dyde

[@hernanbarade]

Make me sad and happy

[@Diyemmanuwel]

I Feel Like Dancing While I Listening This!! 🎶 👂 ❤️😂

[@charlesritzmusic]

That's the goal! So happy to hear it 🎶

[@ProjectGenesisMusic]

Bad ass dude

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you brother

[@xaismith157]

Walugi and Beatrice

[@jrrmaia9355]

Espetacular! Que saudade desta época... deste jogo!

[@mrsgt1981]

Good shit!!!

[@MinecraftPEgaming1]

Fuckig Legend man!!! Holy shit so many memories from this song. Hated the level tho. Keep it up man

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you! This level gave me a real hard time when I was younger, but I think it helped to get the music stuck in my head all this time!

[@MrSuperken1]

This is like if marble zone theme was covered by the SNL band.

[@Hashel]

Holy Macaroni !!! That good dude! I mean guys... lots of guys... anyway... Really good :o

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thanks so much, man! It's a lot of people to keep track of lol

[@half_pixel]

4:15 man it's a hot one

[@charlesritzmusic]

alejandro is a spanish harlem mona lisa

[@PedroMansilhaBranco]

ah yes carlos is here

[@AdrianoFerreira2010]

Muito foda isso!!! Congrats

[@mindciller]

Alto was lit

[@charlesritzmusic]

Thank you!! :)

[@yousunken]

Sois unos grandes joder.

[@DoritoTime]

2:08 NUTSHACK?!?

[@NathanSquarez]

ME LIKE

[@charlesritzmusic]

THANK FREN

[@edlegendtv]

This is all I want to do with my life

[@Satuch]

Where is million views

[@adammarquez5203]

Sounds Mediterranean

[@xaismith157]

Barbie and Chelsea

[@DarthAsthmatic]

The boys watch the girls while the girls watch the boys who watch the girls go by...

[@Nehemiah64pett]

Eye to

[@Nehemiah64pett]

Eye

[@quetzalcro]

I know this is kind of unrelated, but it's there any sheet music for the cover of Suddenly that you did with Emi Jones?

[@charlesritzmusic]

I improvised over chord changes for that cover, but I should still have the chord chart I used - shoot me an email using the address that's on my "About" page!

[@MusiMaThetra]

This somehow sounds like samba music... Or is it just me. Anyways, I love this! INSTA SUB WITH INSTA NOTIFICATION

[@charlesritzmusic]

I definitely added in a lot of Latin influence with the auxiliary percussion, and just the general style of the arrangement. That part definitely comes from Tee Lopes' old remix from years ago. Either way though, thank you so much for watching and for subbing! I hope you enjoy what I have coming up

[@Ed-Nigma]

Muy buen cover

[@kane00000]

Bass player is so fucking good. What is his name?

[@xaismith157]

ショックペスト

[@mimundodedibujos3319]

Please Marvel vs Capcom 2 swamp stage theme

[@Adrian-pe8ty]

Le faltó mas "sabor" a las percusiones. Todo lo demás excelente 👌👌🙂

[@ivanbotero2274]

Nice but u mising out the paraparaparaparapa lmao

[@jimeththemelancollie351]

The original goes way hard, this... didn't.

[@АлександрПогадаев-ъ6б]

приколькно)

[@adammarquez5203]

I hate stupidity stupidity is evil

[@fortuneneverfavoredme1165]

Amazing