DK Island Swing / Jungle Hijinx (from Donkey Kong Country) One-Man Jazz Big Band

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Hope you all enjoy this first arrangement back after a long time of being away! Also, if I look a bit overly serious or stiff in this video... I promise you I am absolutely having fun! It's just been a while since I've been in front of a camera for KZbin so I think I'm just out of practice of showing my energy on camera LOL. Also playing brass is hard for me so I'm deeeefinitely focusing on that, haha. Hope you all enjoy!

[@PhilipJFryII]

Amazing arrangement went to play harmonica along with it immediately

[@mastersword3688]

You're back!!! We missed your music.

[@De-sync_Cats]

"This video was a fun of fun to put together..." there's an error in the description I think.

[@LadtheDisabled]

I love this song so much! 10/10

[@PixelShrimp]

Amazing as always

[@Smudgew0rth]

He’s back, nature is healing, I’m finally sane in the sun

[@gexianhen]

he came back... with a Swing

[@RickyRiceB]

He’s eviscerating us with his luminaire

[@maldonalto6942]

We need the rebrand, like Gandalf's transformation he's back and better then ever!

[@drgray6073]

​@@maldonalto6942at the very least, I would laugh if @insaneintherainmusic changed his channel name to SaneInTheSunMusic for April 1 next year, lol

[@MinerDiner]

I can't tell if the other replies actually get the joke you're making with "sane in the sun"

[@MrBigCookieCrumble]

_Insane in the rain - is back again!_ *His mood ecstatic - his skills insane!* _He plays cello, drums and trombone too_ *He's the only member - of the Jazz Band Crew!*

[@kazeo7736]

dont wanna be that guy but it's a double bass, not a cello 🙃

[@JiMwB]

Put your hands together if you want to clap He's a musical master And that's a fact

[@jameslevang2254]

@@kazeo7736boooooo. Boo this man

[@Mightylcanis]

@@kazeo7736 Yeah but "double bass" doesn't flow quite as well as "cello" does with the rhythm of the DK Rap. "Bass" comes close, but sometimes you take artistic liberty with lyrics to make things flow better.

[@JonathanGray-m9h]

@@kazeo7736I’m honestly thinking of wordplay that combines “double” and “bass” into dub-bass not only to reduce off beatness, but to make it sound like “da bass”

[@itisnottaken4444]

Only playing trumpet and trombone for 4 years and getting that quality of sound is nothing short of amazing. Bravo to your dedication and hard work

[@ccehack]

I like how he plays the clarinet like a sax player when he solos its nice

[@DrGamer365]

I was mid comment and almost interrupted myself to say “Holy shit the clari-sax solo” lol

[@brahbah9349]

My dumbass read sex player

[@robinfynn4961]

@@DrGamer365It’s something squidward can never do.

[@Shadowtony100]

I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say you’re among the most talented musicians of all time. It’s clear that you are an incredibly motivated, hardworking musician and this performance is an absolute masterpiece. I’ve loved listening to your arrangements at work (I even make my students listen to them!) and I’m so glad to see you return. I’ve always wanted to study music composition so I can start to write my own songs, and I’ve just been too lazy to do so because of exhaustion from my job/depression, but seeing this video was incredibly motivating. It’s a reminder of what hard work can achieve. Welcome back to KZbin! I truly missed your stuff.

[@KalanArkais]

Come on, I like his music too but that first sentence is a *crazy* exaggeration!

[@trashtrash2169]

If among can mean within the top million, maybe. This is all time, right?

[@jetstreamsam8221]

Of our century fr

[@slipplays9502]

how about best youtuber musician of all time?

[@marcusaurelius4777]

What music have you made? Nothing? Keep quiet. @@KalanArkais

[@Mooderge]

As a trombone player myself, that trombone sounds so good! You've really gotten better over the years. It seems your grip has also improved. I think the hardest thing on trombone is tonguing, if you're feeling extra zealous you could try double tonguing! Think Di-Gi Di-Gi, or for me personally da-ga da-ga. You'll be surprised how much more you can do with that!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you so much! Yeah watching back some of my first videos on trombone, I'm like "wow, did my grip really look like that?" I definitely feel the tonguing thing - that's something I'm going to be looking into next! I felt like it was super hard to get clear articulation on some of the double time passages in this arrangement.

[@ley_doggo5614]

​@@insaneintherainmusicthere is also doodle tounging where you use doodle-oodle-oodle which can be helpful

[@rgon1]

@ley_doggo5614 generally doodle tonguing is much less articulate though! I find it's often most effective when you aren't playing in a texture (i.e. over backgrounds).

[@ley_doggo5614]

@@rgon1 yeah, fair enough :)

[@TheBryceholden]

I mostly just do a little “tado-tado” But i should be the last person to take advice from honestly

[@JunoSongs]

The return of the king... of swing! It's great to see you back at it again! I especially love the Dixieland-like section where the Jungle Hijinx part comes in!

[@Budgie_Films]

HE'S FINALLY HERE, PERFORMING FOR YOU!

[@ZTimeGamingYT]

"He's finally back to kick some tail!" Seriously, it's good to have you back, insaneintherain. Your arrangements are always stellar.

[@NoteBlock]

O-KAY!! So happy to have you back in the swing of things! What a way to make a re-entrance too- masterful arrangement as always! Loving the Sing Sing Sing inspiration! Looking forward to hearing what you come up with next! 🐒

[@theblackbasketball]

The swing of things lol

[@untrainedprofessional]

oh hey it’s this guy

[@Gerbert67]

Andrewtates Yellow

[@raptor1488]

I'm a bass trombone player. And I'm genuinely impressed with your sound in the lower register of the tbone. Amazing work.

[@ubiquityphantom6354]

He is back, but something is different this time. It is like Carlos took a pilgrimage up a mountain or traveled to many places somewhere else and spent that time in solitude as he unraveled the secrets and hidden knowledge behind Jazz. Then he came back to society to show all of us what he has learned. Absolutely amazing arrangement Carlos! I remember discovering your videogame orchestra movements when I was 13 (I am 18 now and in my first year of college) and from there is was amazing to see you grow so much and now you are back and better than ever! Thank you for creating music so important throughout my teen years, I will always support you with whatever endeavors you pursue.

[@bogosbinted1279]

Bro is literally the Buddha but jazz

[@hujhujsson]

I've also always been reminded of sing sing sing when listening to this song, I'm a partially a jazz drummer so years back I learned Krupa's iconic beat. Then I realised I could play it over this song and it sounded amazing. Awesome ending fill on the drums, you've improved so much on drums during your channel's lifetime it's incredible! This arrangement was masterfully done (fantastic mixing too!) and sent shivers down my spine, what a way to comeback!!! Thank you for your music!!!

[@universedawn4202]

Your dedication to using instruments and not using even a single sound from software is insane

[@Kreyzn]

In the rain

[@mcfreshness]

Welcome back, Carlos. We missed you. Sounds like he went away for a jazz journey and got enlightened. Now he's bringing all the lessons he learned back for us to enjoy.

[@Xzeihoranth]

Just by listening to it, you would not have guessed it wasn't an actual group performance. Splendid work as always!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

That's the goal, haha! Thank you!

[@Duhemsounds]

Just, how many instruments do you play exactly ? This is truly insane. Looks like that big pause has given you the time to reach a new level. You're a music Jedi

[@palmtree2711]

The departure was on Stickerbush Symphony and the return is Island Swing. I wouldn't have it any other way. Wonderful work as always!

[@franklinbadge1215]

I didnt hear stickerbrush symphony in this. The slow part is still a part of Jungle Hijinx

[@palmtree2711]

@@franklinbadge1215 I was referring to how the last arrangement before he left KZbin originally was one of Stickerbush Symphony (more specifically the Bramble Blast rendition from Brawl)

[@franklinbadge1215]

@@palmtree2711 My mistake

[@sagehewson3950]

3:20 - 4:30 I love this part! Carlos has finally answered the age-old question "what would fire emblem sound like if it had donkey kong?"

[@GGreenHeart]

You went in worried the material was too short- and came out strong with a 6 minute banger! Absolutely incredible all the way through- what a triumphant return. Welcome back!

[@kinggordoproductions6203]

My gosh, this is brilliant, especially considering that literally every instrument involved was recorded acoustically! Such impressive production quality!! It's great to have you back, Carlos :)

[@anone.mousse674]

He's finally back And about time too And this time He's in a swinging mood!

[@Beave73]

Pull your ears in closer If you wanna hear This DK mashup The best all year

[@greyflow]

This is SUCH a good arrangement! You showed so much love to the source material with this one. Nailed the vibe, the dynamics, all of it:) Great clarinet solo, and as a drummer I loved to see how much you've improved with drums! I can't imagine the amount of work that went into this. Thank you!

[@fryespikachu153]

There's something very fitting about Carlos' last cover before temporary retirement and his first cover after coming back both being DK music. Great cover and a great way to return. I love it.

[@musicwithmatt5721]

As a beginning music ed student, it is every directors dream to sound like this with all those instruments. This was killer man, nice!

[@cronolink9]

I say this with no exaggeration: I think this is the best arrangement of this piece of music recorded on KZbin. I love the inclusion of the bits from DK64, that's always been some of my favorite little "variations" that Kirkhope put into his rendition of David Wise's now-legendary composition. Fantastic work! Thrilled to have you back doing these covers, they really are something special!! ❤🎉

[@kerguelen_cabbage]

To be honest this guy probably holds that title for a lot of songs for a lot of people. I don't claim to know a lot of artists, but in my small world this guy's just smth else

[@michaelboone5113]

This is a hot take, but it’s the correct one. This cover gets 🏆

[@mahmusik1153]

That might be correct, I have absolutely tried to find a good arrangement on this piece but I think very few people got Grant's take on DK music

[@GameBlock_]

I’m so glad you’re back to doing VGM covers, and I think this may already be one of my favorites out of all the ones you’ve done! The uptempo section at 4:30 is absolutely phenomenal!

[@storm5936]

The internets one-man band is back & reminding us all that he indeed can play anything, great work as always Carlos, truly glad you're back

[@Jason-ir5ig]

That little Sing, Sing, Sing reference at the end was really cool! I loved the energy in this arrangement

[@alexmyska7244]

5:19 - Ooooooh my goodness! That was one of the crispiest piano solos I’ve ever heard! Great to have you back Insaneintherain

[@princetbug]

Phenomenal. DK always had that Goodman kind of swing feel, and this song really captures it. The Brass chords in particular were *wonderful*. As someone who plays myself, you've really improved on that trombone, too!

[@princetbug]

and you threw in that Sing Sing Sing reference at the end! amazing! haha

[@garrito1016]

I'm so glad we're already getting some of the best video game music a day after his return, DK soundtracks are always bangers

[@srakin9528]

Perfect example of why I don't unsub from KZbinrs even if they've "retired." Welcome back!

[@dukeofrodtown1705]

This arrangement is absolutely fantastic!!! Impeccable musicianship as always, well done!

[@killerquinn64]

HOLY SHIT! I've been a MASSIVE fan of your covers for about a year, but started watching them almost a year AFTER you released your final game cover. So seeing you come BACK to them is such a damn treat. And to start your comeback off with DONKEY KONG COUNTRY... UGH! This is absolutely one of the best covers you've ever done, it's so energetic, and (as a 15 year old who knows nothing about musical skill) I can tell you've grown so much with your playing, your clarinet solos are absolutely INSANE and PACKED WITH ENERGY! I'm so happy you're back, Carlos!

[@Joe_Landry]

Jesus your double time swing is so clean on every part! Every time I see you post anything it inspires me so much to get to work and improve, very happy to know we'll get to hear your sound more often!

[@gabrielforner6892]

I can't even imagine how his brain works for changing all the time the tone in every instrument. He plays from good to fabulous all of them, an autenthic machine. As a sax player, I can tell you your sound is so cool. Keep pushing man!

[@shockersatm]

HERE IT IS YEEEEEAAAHHH Someone's return has never been more exciting for me, especially since I was pretty convinced you really were done for good, BUT NOW THE KING HAS RETURNED, and with the absolute grooviest beat!! Welcome back, Carlos. It is so great to have you back in full swing ;D

[@ng65gaming]

I didn’t think I would find an objectively perfect way to hear this song. Until now. Amazing job man, the dedication to be able to play all those instruments so well is something else!

[@azidotetrazole3580]

Glad to have you back, and with a great callback to your first arrangements to boot!

[@mysterwhymedia]

A big band klezmer rendition of DKC Swing?!? Absolutely one to go bananas for. Yay @insaneintherain!!!

[@KevinJennissen]

This one's going on the big band playlist immediately. Love it!

[@c.j._]

I love the Louisiana style around 1:20 Also the Ellington style at 2:00

[@mata7769]

WE ARE SO BACK !!!!! This arrangement is awesome ! I don't really know how to express it but it really feels like you put all your Heart in this arrangement ! And you are playing so much instruments here ! You really feels so much comfortable especially in the brass section !! And this clarinet ! Awesome ! It HAS to be one of my favorite arrangement ever. Thank you very much Carlos. You are coming back better then ever.

[@bigbadcuff]

I’m impressed by the rhythmic complexity throughout the arrangement and I admire the fast trumpet parts (I play trumpet) as its hard to get good tone at that speed. Also like how you paired the flute with a trumpet with a Harmon mute without its stem; they really complement each other. Excellent first video back

[@russellgeorgi3432]

I definitely didn't realize how much I'd missed these until now

[@ShayyTV]

THAT ENDING!!! Great to see you back and doing this again, I missed these so much! Great work as always :D

[@CoolTiger0422]

Oh we are so back! It was such a pleasure to see one of your covers pop up in my notifications, Carlos!

[@TheEighthWorld]

God this is a dream come true- my favorite childhood VGM cover producers are starting to upload again :D Been loving what you do for 8 years, glad to see you back

[@kaderblast5194]

This is one of the best arrangements of this tune I've ever heard, your redebut does not disappoint! Excited to see what comes in the future!

[@chaseta7471]

i love this song so much i used to listen to it with my friends in class all the time and this brings back so many memories

[@gabocarina96]

What timeline is this!?! Welcome back Carlos!! 😄

[@lemapple8180]

The best one clearly

[@flavinpianista]

Dude, you are a musical genius. I'm angry that I'm so late and inferior in this, but at the same time I'm amused by your incredible arrangements. Thank you so much for coming back to KZbin.

[@avramengland3386]

This has been the highest quality cover in so long, it's really creative and breaths so much life into an already awesome song

[@cdotkom]

The Return of the King. Excited to hear whatever you are cooking up next!

[@alisongracemusic]

absolutely phenomenal. you blew this out of the WATER oh my god, i forgot how much i missed your arrangements. truly, the return of the king

[@MrShei123]

It takes most people years to play any one instrument that well, yet you play a myriad of them excellently. Very inspiring bro. Thank you for sharing your heart and incredible talent with the world!

[@josephmurray5915]

I can't wait for this and bramble blast to be on spotify!

[@Haargeroya]

This feels like an authentic Benny Goodman clarinet feature. You absolutely nailed it. Wish the solo section was transcribed but I'll just have to figure it out myself :)

[@JackVGM]

LETS GOOOOOO great to have you back Carlos!!!! With a banger track as well of course

[@TheEuphologist]

This works so fantastically in a big band format the group lines are so cleeean 🤩

[@TheEuphologist]

And that sting at the eeend 😙🤌🏾

[@Jareneric]

As someone who got into your remixes right as you stopped, it’s great to see you back and be able to look forward to them again! Great work on this one. On a side note, I know requests aren’t very feasible but even so I’d like to see what you could do with The Champion Mipha from Age if Calamity, it’d be neat. Thanks for your hard work!

[@thesinisterpotato1708]

I just love jazz so much now because of this channel, thank you IITRM.

[@mumkhartheprick5780]

So happy for the return to be such an absolute banger. Welcome back 🎉

[@LittleVMills]

Welcome back dude! 🤘

[@Disfigure__]

This is unironically one of your best arrangements. Bravo!!

[@serratine]

I can't tell you how great it is to have you back Carlos, hope you're having fun with content creation again and look forward to seeing what you have in store for us. Welcome back!

[@AshleyETA]

no *one* person should be this good at this many instruments, he's too powerful!!!

[@Sean081799]

I LOVE that Sing Sing Sing quote at the end! So glad to see you back!

[@brightspeed4275]

I’ve wanted to learn this song for sound long and finally listening to what it sounds like played on these instruments played by you is just beautiful

[@adamdesanti6713]

In a world of vapid entertainment and disposable reality-tv youtube videos, this guy actually CREATES something. Of _very_ high quality. And delivers it to us all for free. Mad respect.

[@ernyoung8357]

DK's in his Country. All's right with the jungle.

[@alexandersoboleff]

Ahhh I knew before the end that the Clarinet was going to wail, and my god it did! Feels so good! Fantastic job!!!

[@SpicyRiceBryce]

Its so great to have you back! Amazing video! You're a one man big band and you sound fantastic! It's crazy how far you have come! Wishing you the best!

[@ItsPieFlavored]

At 2:42 I love how your hair looks with the headphones on

[@volodymyrsor]

Ура! З поверненням! Нас чекає багато нової чудової музики!❤

[@torisaursky]

This song has been one of my dream insaneintherain covers for YEARS and it did not disappoint! Glad to see the legend back making more iconic covers 💙

[@insaneintherainmusic]

It was only a matter of time! Thank you :D

[@ninjakai03]

we are so back HOLY

[@kjolt947]

I’m so glad to see you back. you’re genuinely one of the greatest video game ost cover artists there is

[@landonbrown3400]

A day after his return, and hes already dropping a banger!! Take you time my dude!! Great stuff as always tho!😆👍

[@isaacburdick1695]

I've been wanting to listen to a big band DK island swing for so long that listening to this one was a beautiful experience! I'm beyond stoked to have you back, and seeing that you were coming back to making arrangements on youtube brought a huge smile to my face. I remember when I first discovered you when you released your Pollyanna cover, and I've been a close follower of your channel and music ever since. Thank you for all the great music you've made so far, and here's to the future great music from your channel!!

[@EpicPrawn]

It gives Aristocats vibes. But instead of "Everybody wants to be a cat" it's "Everybody wants to be a Kong."

[@hauptmannoffensichtlich2312]

You insane genius of a musician made me dance in my chair like a child, doing fingerdrumming on my table! I genuinely fully enjoyed this (once again a) masterpiece of yours! I hope you stick to doing youtube music just for the heck of it, not for anything else. We can wait. Stay happy! Now I need to show this to at least 5 other people that enjoy your music as well. What a banger!

[@XenonBlu]

"Nice, you play in a band, what instrument?" Carlos: *Yes*

[@ProducerPlayer2]

This could not have been a better song choice for your comeback; I love this!!!! So much nostalgia watching this, feels like 5 years ago all over again, haha! So glad to have you back making covers!!! 🙌

[@wayfer7243]

If Donkey Kong was a Cuphead boss.

[@Bi_scotti_5]

he retired with a DK tune, then returned with a DK tune! I love the Donkey Kong games. I wish I could hear the 2nd section go on forever; that flute and muted trumpet part was KILLIN!!! its so good to have you back

[@LaceyJohnsonMusic]

Absolutely gorgeous Carlos! Welcome back man!

[@eancklean7922]

You have the entire orchestra in your studio!! Sounds amazing Carlos. Thanks for coming back!

[@saxmanhawkeye]

My dude! This is phenomenal! I am blown away by your musical talent and mastery of these instruments!

[@randall6188]

Love the mixture of Jungle Japes and DK Island Swing! This is a great mesh of those two pieces, love what you did with it!

[@kiddblur8902]

Carlos is back, the world is healing!

[@Blackstarre2]

These brass licks you hammering out are seriously impressive! Best one man band ever! Keep doing your stuff! Incredible!

[@donskiver]

I cant even play 1 instrument and dude here is literally playing an entire big band by himself. Keys, strings, brass, woodwind, and drums. Simply amazing.

[@Whiplash_MUSIC-hj7vp]

I was literally practicing this song on soprano sax yesterday!! Absolute masterpiece of a cover

[@Altilt]

You came back in full force with one of my favorite songs. Incredible.

[@GeanoFee]

What a come back! Carlos, you have been missed and this video leaves no doubt that it's great to have you back :)

[@juliusjohansson-cl3gk]

man if the original dkc trilogy ever gets remastered this music needs too be in it that is how talented you are man😁😆

[@nov8175]

Thank you so so much for this song! I can't emphasize enough how glorious this is! I love every single bar of this song and for me, the five minute mark to the explosion is the single best thing I have ever heard Thank you