Donkey Kong 64 - DK Isle (Cover)

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Here it is, the DK64 hub theme, all with live instruments! I was waiting for the right time to put this one together, specifically to begin completing a....secret project! You'll be hearing about that very soon :) I can't tell you how many hours I've heard this theme in game, while doing barrel rolls with DK trying to get around quickly through the sand. I definitely couldn't go without getting the proper instrumentation, so I am honored to welcome back new and returning guests on this channel! Enjoy :)
Composed by Grant Kirkhope
Featuring:
‪@madalynmusic9288‬ - Flute
‪@JDmusicwoodwinds‬ - Clarinet
‪@Marc_Papeghin‬ - French Horn
‪@MarimbaMatt913‬ - Steel Pan
‪@VRonMediaMusic‬ - Congas, Guiro
Additional filming and engineering - / rich.lee
Arrangement, Marimba, Drums, Shaker, Cabasa, Concert Bass Drum, Fretless Bass, Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Mix, Video - Nico Mendoza
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#DKIsle #DonkeyKong64 #Cover

[@alco_the_crocodile]

Thank you for covering this piece, got sincerely emotional at shared family memories playing the game and how I began my passion for music. Was wonderfully done, your instrument variety was fascinating again, so faithful to the original score

[@darkmike2040]

Everyone who played this game has this melody deep recorded in his memory, and this is the best way to take it back

[@josephdolan6278]

That’s a 110% true, fantastic work 😊.

[@m.c.artiste]

My childhood memories have been unlocked

[@raghavsharma4347]

The mixing on this is insanely good, ties everyone’s performances together. Great work

[@josephdolan6278]

When I think of Donkey kong 64 the DK island theme music comes to mind most often to me, tranquil, relaxing and timeless.

[@nova338]

I've never played this game, but I keep coming back to this fantastic cover!! It honestly sounds like it could be a Pikmin song with how peaceful it is while also maintaining that eerie subtext

[@LyneaFlynn]

Now this does sound like adventure! :D

[@VRonMediaMusic]

I love the change in lighting from the cheerful first half to the spookier second half! Thanks again for having me and letting me be part of such a wonderful group of musicians!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

You killed it! I love how locked in but also how human you play these percussion loops! The perfect blend :)

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Beautiful. So much nostalgia

[@jacksellincrackJK]

The transition was so beautiful I shed a tear 🥲

[@MarimbaMatt913]

Sounds and looks great as always Nico! Even with me shooting in my basement 🙃Your Kirkhope sound is fantastic with your instrumentation. It feels like I'm playing the actual game! Thanks again for having me and for getting me to break out the pan!

[@musiclorelegends7571]

This is so nostalgic 🥹 and that Clarinet part starting at 2:23 with that slower tempo was so mesmerizing. Bravo!

[@TINA-bn2os]

子供の頃大好きだったゲームの音楽が生演奏で聴けることに感動です！どの演奏もクオリティが高くて聴き入ってしまいました。これからも投稿も楽しみにしています✨

[@DryIhs]

Beautifully done! I can see you're a fan of Grant Kirkhope with the stuff you've done from DK64 and Banjo Kazooie/Tooie. I'd love to see what you can do with the Mario + Rabbids score! 😁

[@kingkoopa8683]

Now this Is beautifully majestic.

[@atomickid]

Magnificent. Probably one of my favorite Grant Kirkhope works. All of dk64 soundtrack is glorious and it is worthy of an all new re orchestrated version like you did.

[@guille94am]

Oh god, can i cry now? Can i?

[@pedromonteiro1556]

One of my favorite songs of DK64. Incredible bro.

[@Vlavv]

This works incredibly well! Amazing work here once again.

[@Dethraxx]

Love the inclusion of Krem Isle. Well done!

[@madalynmusic9288]

You nailed the tone switch between both sections! The instrumentation is very balanced and the steel pan was such a cool addition. Can’t wait to see what you’ll cover next from DK!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Thank you for driving the bus for a lot of it too! Glad you really liked the arrangement 😊

[@ZTheTinyTonTerror]

Home sweet home.

[@Vic_714]

I get chills in every time 🔥 this is so badass.

[@BeccaMichaelson]

Such great playing everyone! Madalyn's tone is soooo pretty. I love the spooky shift in the middle. You nailed it again, Nico! AND got Grant Kirkhope to see it!

[@madalynmusic9288]

THANK YOU!!

[@Rocheburger]

OH-KAY!

[@joshuaiyer1434]

This is a great cover! Loved the section in minor halfway through, with the slower tempo and everything, it came across great. Love seeing all the great instruments you and others play for all those different colors!

[@melindawood3644]

Wow that sounds great Nico! All the individual instrumental parts are so Lovely too!! 🎶🎶💝💝

[@LloydeSorrow]

This is amazing! An excellent job done to all involved!

[@Purrfect_Werecat]

the very start gave me some dream team vibes for a hot second, i wonder if there was any inspiration for dream team or if my tired brain is just making it a coincidence lol. Still, sounds lovely even after all these years

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

If you mean project dream before banjo Kazooie, definitely!

[@WaveParadigm]

This is wonderful!!

[@ArthurLerner]

Amazing!

[@theGameBrass]

Love how you included the ominous version as well in this. Gorgeous job, everyone, and awesome arrangement Nico!

[@Gruntilda-Winkybunion]

Awesome!

[@coolaliengaming2446]

That was great!

[@Duhemsounds]

This is super beautiful Nico

[@mariposa6413]

That sounds soooooo great! 🥰😍 I love it so much.

[@Kartoffel12345]

Love it

[@corywormhole2370]

perfect cover, nailed it

[@Linkthehero22]

So emotional, brings back so many memories! Great job to you all!❤

[@ActiveAdvocate1]

Badass! I'm-a pick around on your channel and see what else you have. Very well done!

[@raptoroni4950]

The execution on this was perfect! Well played!

[@gonzalo7591]

Excelente, como siempreeee 😎😎😎😎

[@dragonsissiy]

Dang I'm late to a couple of these! Such a good job

[@atomos18]

I can't tell you how long I've been waiting for someone to cover this song, the nostalgia is so strong. What an absolute masterpiece, well done! Both the bass guitar and bass add a much darker dimension to the second half of the song and it was truly a welcome surprise.

[@erikd16]

This is amazing!!! So glad you did the k rool theme too!

[@Sean081799]

Really cool arrangement, it progressively seemed to get spookier! Awesome work to everyone here!

[@Chuchoman21]

I LOVE IT

[@zackmash851]

phenomenal arrangement, great playing

[@RyuMatrix]

Great cover y'all! Dang that tone shift caught me by surprise!

[@iCrescendo]

Love the instrumentation! That lead fretless bass was so cool

[@resileaf9501]

Can't think of a more perfect cover of the isles~ Absolutely gorgeous stuff :D

[@linusolssonmusic]

Once again nailing the tone and timbre of everything. Beautiful performance from both you Nico and the rest ♥

[@SpergFergus0n]

Right in the nostalgia, beautiful.

[@DiegoBorrell]

Its perfect 🥰

[@outime]

Incredible! I just started replaying the game on my Steam Deck couple weeks ago and this is one of the best if not the best songs. So happy to see y’all performing it 🎉

[@juanpineda3612]

Esa música me trae tanta nostalgia, es simplemente hermoso ✨

[@DCBJ2011]

Thank you for taking the time to make this, I really enjoyed it. The nostalgia I felt was very profound

[@barabbasvonwinkle1609]

Goosebumps.

[@cinderwild]

I don't think I've ever realized just how cool this song is until now. Very cool cover!

[@matt0198922]

I would DIE for a cover of the Crystal Caves LOBBY music (not the actual music from the level, but from the lobby just before the level). It's so beautiful and I know you'd absolutely nail it!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

I might do a version with al the lobby music from each world sometime in the future ;)

[@matt0198922]

@@NicoMendozaMusic Ohhhhh boy, heck yeah!

[@matt0198922]

@@NicoMendozaMusic I also just realized how epic your style of remake would suite the Hideout Helm music! It's such an epic and urgent song!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

@@matt0198922 👀

[@matt0198922]

@@NicoMendozaMusic 😲...You wouldn't...

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is a welcome and joyful surprise! ^_^ So beautiful!

[@ferbreros10]

Smooth and well orchestrated. So nostalgic of the old days opening new worlds in DK isle and K. Rool.

[@AlejandroFlores-zo3rv]

What an awesome version of the song, i would love to hear creepy castle in the next ons

[@JDmusicwoodwinds]

Amazing work as always Nico! And also oomf right in the nostalgia!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Thanks mang! You killed that clarinet part

[@Zeldaverde5000]

Grqn trabajo con este cover. Saludos.

[@xdouglas6702]

Una melodía tan hermosa me resulta tan reconfortante...

[@Linkrad17]

Hello, great covers on your channel. Here you have a new sub, greetings from Spain!

[@gio51_50]

Amazing, sounds just like the original. Takes me back to when I was a kid thank you

[@harrisonrook]

This is so well arranged and produced, it's giving DK64 remake (maybe someday...)! Also I have that same N64 shirt lol

[@sebastianjohannesenting8084]

Beautiful, as always! I’d love to see and hear you cover a song from one of the Ori-Games one day. Especially „Climbing the ginso tree“ would be awesome! The soundtrack by Gareth Coker is one of my all-time favorites. Keep up the great work!

[@stefanomk8]

Che grandi

[@evanlindemann5464]

Gorgeous cover! Your cover of Grunty Industries would be such a banger.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Thanks! I actually covered it earlier this year :)

[@evanlindemann5464]

Lucky me. Great stuff man.@@NicoMendozaMusic

[@user-iq9tf5xs7m]

Yeassssssssss

[@bronistevoni]

Ooh banana

[@Joniyah444]

Wow now this cool 😮😊❤

[@MrRazia5271]

Yea Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa you so coll

[@wizard_daoust5986]

wow amazing cover go do you creepy castle? :)

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

👀

[@TheLatina1040]

please do browser's battle theme Nintendo 64 and banjo Kazooie lava side please

[@deteneko6776]

I've got a challenge for you for a DK Isle cover: you should put together a medley of DK Isle, Krem Island, and the level lobbies. RECOMMENDED ORDER: -DK Isle -Jungle Japes Lobby -Angry Aztec Lobby -DK Isle -Fungi Forest Lobby -Crystal Caves Lobby -DK Isle -Krem Isle -Frantic Factory Lobby -Gloomy Galleon Lobby -Creepy Castle Lobby -Hideout Helm Lobby -Krem Island Take AstrothSounds old remix for example. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmWllZZ3ha-HiZIsi=G6pdsmuT1kVoVzov

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

I’ll probably cover the lobby variations someday!

[@deteneko6776]

​@@NicoMendozaMusicOh, and while you think about it, perhaps you can make cover-medleys on "Gruntilda's Lair" and "Isle o' Hags from Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXCioiLn6p7aqMsi=OyGkbgev9_ioyF9e GRUNTILDA'S LAIR: -Normal -Mumbo's Mountain -Treasure Trove Cove -Normal -Clanker's Cavern -Bubblegloop Swamp -Normal -Gobi's Valley -Freezeezy Peak -Mad Monster Mansion -Normal -Rusty Bucket Bay -Click Clock Wood -Normal kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3ephXdue8R6pc0si=2U9jrUYo9T4cfp9z ISLE O' HAGS: -Normal -Mayahem Temple Entrance -Glitter Gulch Mine Entrance -Witchyworld Entrance -Joller Roger's Lagoon Entrance -Normal -Terrydactyland Entrance -Grunty Industries Entrance -Hailfire Peaks Entrance -Cloud Cuckooland Entrance -Cauldron Keep Entrance -Normal

[@jessicafonseca7034]

Amazing!!!