DONKEY KONG COUNTRY 1&2 ORCHESTRATED (30 Tracks)

Donkey Kong Country 1 and 2 Orchestrated, the epic symphonic arrangement of 15 tracks from DKC1 and 15 tracks from DKC2 is there! The orchestration process was a colossal task, but I'm glad I could cover so many of the classic music from these two Dk games! Enjoy and spread the word about Donkey Kong Coutry 1&2 Orchestrated!🍌
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🎼Orchestration and arrangement by Simon Bergeron (Dark-Grunt)
🎼Original compositions by David Wise & Eveline Fischer
🎨Art and visuals by AlexAnimations
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TRACKLIST
0:00 - Opening Fanfare
0:11 - Theme
3:21 - Simian Segue
5:57 - Dk Island Swing
8:56 - Bonus Room Blitz
10:32 - Aquatic Ambiance
13:15 - Bad Boss Boogie
14:33 - Mine Cart Madness
16:17 - Life in the Mines
18:30 - Forest Frenzy
20:35 - Northern Hemispheres
22:43 - Ice Cave Chant
24:45 - Fear Factory
26:56 - Gang Plank Galleon
29:34 - The Credits Concerto
31:17 - Opening
31:52 - K.Rool Returns
33:46 - Welcome to Crocodile Isle
35:26 - Jib Jig
37:40 - Snakey Chantey
39:22 - Forest Interlude
42:07 - Flight of the Zinger
43:49 - Mining Melancholy
45:55 - Stickerbush Symphony
48:33 - Disco Train
51:05 - Boss Bossanova
52:14 - Krook's March
54:51 - In a Snow Bound Land
57:03 - Crocodile Cacophony
59:13 - Donkey Kong Rescued
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[@DarkGruntMusic]

📢Join my Discord server to discuss and see all kind of exclusive previews and stuff! :D discord.gg/yYmQAM7MdM Album on Bandcamp, streaming services, and all of the other links that you might need are in the description! I also want to shoutout AlexAnimations who did those beautiful visuals so that I can animate them into a video! Go give him some love, his socials are in the description too!

[@danieldonnelly591]

Is this one coming to Spotify?

[@DarkGruntMusic]

@@danieldonnelly591 it's in the approval process, so hopefully soon if there is not too many problems with it!

[@wayatvideos2142]

Can we get this on VInyl somehow?

[@DarkGruntMusic]

If any company that produces vinyls would hit me up to make this into a vinyl, I would definitely love to!@@wayatvideos2142

[@Ahicomerade]

This slaps harder than Klubba.

[@jensklingenmaier1745]

UNDERRATED!

[@CANIHAZURDREAMSPLS]

What's Klubba?

[@Ahicomerade]

@CANIHAZURDREAMSPLS Klubba is the big guy at the Klubba's Kiosk locations in DKC2.

[@CANIHAZURDREAMSPLS]

@Ahicomerade ohhh u mean a game character. i think i know what you mean now :)

[@Ellidyre]

Slaps harder than Will Smith

[@jshwest1]

My only regret is that I have but one upvote to give this video

[@nigelatkins1]

Hi Guys, I absolutely love this, thank you so much. We are just putting our new show together for the 2014 world David Wise rock tour. I have gone full IRON MAIDEN with the drums on Gang Plank Galleon. Best wishes, Nige (David Wise's drummer)

[@StriderZessei]

2014? Do you mean 2024?

[@davidengeland5247]

@@StriderZessei If David Wise wishes to tour in the past, David Wise tours in the past.

[@oreocookie1331]

I've been listening to DKC music for years, and this is the best I've ever heard it covered. I got chills from Aquatic Ambience.

[@DarkGruntMusic]

I'm glad this managed to bring up the chills!

[@foggyD83]

I was listening with headphones and when Aquatic Ambiance started, I told my wife "this is the one I was waiting for." Did not disappoint

[@100tirano]

Me too! Always loved the songs but this is de best version by far! I wish that i could give more than one like!

[@CANIHAZURDREAMSPLS]

Saaaaame!!

[@tawogtrailers]

2:01 who was ready for an epic Pirates of the Caribbean mashup ....just an idea I'm throwing out there

[@andrealvarez3393]

me too lol

[@a1465]

Thank you for your service to humanity!!!!

[@TMAJGATB]

Oh boy, these renditions are incredible! I imagine a DK movie with these wonderful tracks. Beautiful work!

[@alexpopowski1318]

Unfortunately, for a movie, they'd use generic original music or existing mainstream tracks that don't really fit but appeal to TikTok users. I'd love a Mario film with Galaxy style music or a DK film with this soundtrack :)

[@delong71487]

We might not be that far from a DK movie since the Mario movie did pretty well... get ready for the NCU (Nintendo Cinematic Universe).

[@sharymshadehood9762]

Honestly exceptional from start to finish. I over-enjoyed it a lot. Still sad for all the souls that won't listen to this since you are unjustly overshadowed by others on this vast platform. I did cry for Forest Interlude, which proves just how good it was. Thank you for your amazing contribution to musical prowess.

[@smartypants3980]

This album is truly a masterpiece. Excellent work, you have given DKC and music fans something to enjoy for years and years to come! The fullness of each of these songs while still capturing that exact same atmosphere that the original SNES sound track did almost leaves me speechless.

[@tonyplays67]

THIS IS SO UNDERATED!!!! Congratualations on recreating this amazing ost! You are incredible!!

[@DarkGruntMusic]

I appreciate your support!! :D

[@jarerarebear1765]

There's so much variety and such a sense of greatness in the Donkey Kong Country soundtracks. The brief moment in the Super Mario Bros movie when Mario, Peach and Toad approach the gate to the Jungle Kingdom and we hear that little orchestrated bit of DK Island Swing sent chills through me. A Donkey Kong Country movie has been a dream of mine since I was 6 years old. To hear that music with a big orchestrated movie score would be so euphoric.

[@pedroaraujo9195]

Oh that moment of the movie... i got chills as well

[@dylan_00]

Holy HECK this SLAPS! The intro gave me chills, I can't describe how amazing the swelling music feels for the title theme. I wish I had 10 thumbs ups to give this video, but I've shared it with as many people as I can!

[@safarisloth]

DK is here to eat bananas and jam to some tunes, and he's all out of bananas. 🍌

[@DdogPlaysGames]

Hey! So I am a middle school teacher and I like to use this video has my background music for tests. This is extremely well done. Just wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you put into this!

[@DarkGruntMusic]

That's awesome haha, thank you!

[@ShaoKahnsCousin]

This is so impressive. You did David Wise justice with this project. 👏

[@kevinbunting960]

What I'd do for extended versions of your take of aquatic ambiance, stickerbush symphony, forest interlude, life in the mines, and fear factory... Man... You're seriously talented at recreating and capturing the essence and emotion of each track. Hope to see more work from you! 🤘

[@DarkGruntMusic]

Another person also told me they would do anything for extended versions of almost these same tracks haha! Something I might consider!

[@MrSdsc81]

@@DarkGruntMusicYes! Please! You'll make the world a better place! haha. stickerbush symphony is brillant. The best version of all the many I had listen to. Thanks!

[@enderoctanus]

This has no right to be so good. The original had such an amazing playlist, and you made it so much better. Respect.

[@retrohunter06]

This is one of my favourite videos on yt. However, I don't think i've ever seen so many ads in an 1 hour video😮

[@DarkGruntMusic]

I'm glad you like the project! I tried to reduce them, but I'm also inviting you to get the whole project on Bandcamp if the ads are getting too annoying, you can even get it for free! It's also available on music streaming services :D

[@lp19841]

……after so many years, just found this. Nintendo should hire you if there’s a DK movie inbound. Who else here froze once “Aquatic Ambiance” started? Beyond phenomenal 👏

[@markhowell13]

Think I can count on one hand how often I have ever left comments on KZbin. These are some of the best versions of these songs I have ever heard (especially Simian Segue and Forest Frenzy), and I have heard these sounds thousands of times in my life. You make some amazing music.

[@DarkGruntMusic]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@DieserJunge89]

This is friggin amazing! I want this to be performed live right now♥

[@roccor.5761]

"Aquatic Ambience" it's so A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! Really great remake!!! So many memories!!!

[@byakka]

When that brass hits… Oh man! Goosebumps

[@PigDan]

Awesome stuff! I go bananas for stuff like this! You should show David Wise this on social media

[@kevinkong64]

This is legitimately the best Donkey Kong material I’ve ever seen in my life. You, my good friend, have truly gave a performance like no other! You have my applause!!!

[@andysauro1500]

Ice Cave Chant has been completely elevated over the original! Probably my favorite transformation in this soundtrack!

[@bigboomer1013]

First few songs: lol funny monkey music Aquatic ambiance and forward: an epic RPG adventure game where you fight monsters and feel you are inside a real life DnD game.

[@RikouHogashi]

This is like "What-If David Wise met Hans Zimmer"!

[@DarkGruntMusic]

If David Wise went nuts with an orchestra!

[@CordellRadke]

I have been waiting for someone to create something like this practically my whole life since I played these games on a tiny TV. Fantastic job! Jib Jig was always my favorite song and I would sing it out loud all the time. I always wondered if anyone would ever make an epic cover one day...Thank you! :)

[@link91210]

my lord god this is incredible.

[@1234everybodyatthedo]

Phenomenal work of nostalgia and love. Tragedy that so few have found it. Those who have understand.

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

Oh I'm only a few minutes in and I can already tell this is an incredible work, thank you dear composer.

[@highkeys6728]

As always awesome! I love every upload from you!

[@CapitaineEcho]

Emotions. I have chills from my back to my arms. I love the orginal DKC OSTs, remixes of these games musics follow me, from workout to speedruns, they go along with everything. Thanks a lot for this, your music will follow me too now! Wish you the best!

[@davethelizard1463]

I'm in love with this! Great work!

[@DaleKamp]

Just started listening, and so far, amazing work!

[@blgdinger3]

a couple of these tracks from DKC 2 give me bad flashbacks to getting my ass whipped

[@ThatMelonMuncher]

This is the best one so far!

[@MacielDario]

this took me to my childhood! 25 years ago... oh my!

[@Uhulaki]

I've listened to countless versions of this amazing soundtrack, even other orchestrated ones, but it's safe to say that this here is the pinnacle of sound quality. This is the version I'll show to my kids. Congratulations on the superb job.

[@DarkGruntMusic]

Thank you so much! I worked really hard to make that orchestra sound good and authentic!

[@HSHAO64]

Loved it. I didn't expect Disco Train to be a banger.

[@tsmith2484]

beautiful work!

[@rhinoscape]

AH THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL, I've been waiting so long for this! I swear every time I listen to one of your orchestral arrangements, they get better and better

[@b3ndyplays]

hearing bonus room and Aquatic Ambiance back-to-back has got the most confused tears in my eyes

[@FasterOnFire]

God damn. Krook’s March gives me goosebumps. In a Snow Bound Land made my daughter cry. So awesome to see these bangers from my childhood elevated to this level!

[@Invariel]

This album is spectacular. You should be proud of what you have done here.

[@DarkGruntMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@kaspersn7]

Absolutely phenomenal, thank you so much!

[@GAINAX01]

Fantastic stuff! Had it on loop all week ☺

[@yangould8781]

Amazing, I love it !! Thank You :)

[@Petertunes]

Thank you for this, you've put new life into these tunes and it's so sweet to hear

[@simonvandenbroek6384]

Thank you so much!! I appreciate the effort you put into this so much! Love every second!!

[@psychedelicartistry]

Great artwork!!

[@Nocturnsen]

Truly AWESOME work, thank you so much!!

[@andrealvarez3393]

really really good!! Totaly amazed by what you done here

[@LukasDSerafim]

This is simply incredible, fantastic work.

[@johnholland84]

Dude, this is soooooooooooo good!

[@Ivyoary]

I really hope you decide to upload some of the best songs individually. You really deserve to have more exposure. All of DKC2 was immaculate. Forest Interlude, Stickerbush Symphony, Disco Train, Jib Jig, all of it was fantastic.

[@DavesOSTs]

This is so wonderful. Thank you for your passion.^^

[@rux_ton]

Im already a few songs in and I cannot WAIT to hear more, this is amazing!

so awesome, thanks for acomplish such a task.

[@joshuareed8243]

This is amazing. You have made something incredible, good work.

[@dkay6557]

This is so good… bringing the nostalgia hard buddy. Love it, great work!

[@natecombsmusic]

Beautiful writing. You really excel at the orchestration aspect of this type of music!

[@edge3220]

The amount of work in this is absolutely incredible! I'm in awe.

[@Dyl_InTheDark]

This is absolutely outstanding work!

[@gooseflinger8114]

An amazing album! Everything sounds so full of energy and excitement! I now have something to listen to while working :D

[@raquelhayley]

Holy shit. This is insane and I adore it. Much love to you and your team.

[@projectdreamstudio]

ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! Well done dark grunt huge effort!!

[@Lizpaht]

Great work! I'll certainly come back to this - often.

[@PlatanoPelado]

WOOOOOOWWW!!! amazing excellent job and love

[@Browash]

i dont know how you only have 3K subs but I'm all too happy to join, great stuff!

[@shattered-reflection8045]

amazing work my friend

[@pastelberru]

this is something Ive dreamed of hearing!! so glad this was recommended. beautiful work!!

[@jessevaras]

This is so good!

[@MarioSonicDKPokeFAN]

Just happened to stumble upon this vid. What luck!!! This is the best orchestrated DKC music ive heard thus far!! You deserve alot of praise!!

[@reeanimationgaming1034]

Incredible work you have done here. It’s so nice after having heard the original music for so many years. So refreshing.. Thank you 🙏❤️

[@id7kun]

Amazing work ! Just perfect 👏

[@alexpopowski1318]

Well done for this. Incredible :)

[@Penobo]

you have outdone yourself! great work!

[@KotsukoR]

Just banger after banger, my god this was amazing!!

[@gameplayxtreme3389]

I am beyond impressed by this. What a mammoth task this probably was, and it payed off so well. Loving every second of it so far, to the point that it's making me emotional and want a Donkey Kong Country movie with this music in it. Very well done, I can't wait to see what else you do in the future.

[@EricFancher]

I just absolutely love this. Congrats to Simon Bergeron on these arrangements...truly spectacular! The music was already great, but you really make it shine.

[@titanayrum]

Holy crap, this hit my childhoodz right in the nuts. Amazing work

[@Schartin]

I am utterly enchanted by every facet of this masterpiece. It captivates my heart entirely.

[@firstwatch3285]

those chords during mining melancoly...🎉

[@GabbPiano]

This is incredible work being done here. The arrangements are very successful and bring a breath of fresh air to these cult themes. I think David Wise would be happy to hear this masterful orchestration. An hour of happiness! Thank you so much !

[@mi2-we6pr]

あなたのドンキーアレンジを待ってました！ goodwork!!

[@DragonCrestPC]

Great job! DKC 1/2 are my favorite games of all time.

[@davidxavier7868]

Always knew these soundtracks were masterpieces, this just confirms it. Stunning renditions! Huge kudos for putting these together, they are equally masterful ...!!

[@bathboy7115]

Spectacularly masterful on all ends of this epic compilation 🙏🙏🙏

[@AstrothSounds]

amazing work :) I can imagine how much effort you put into this.

[@St0rmT0rnad0]

I wanted to subscribe a second time when I heard the DKC1 theme tune kick in! I especially liked the steel drum part of the bonus room music, and the shimmering percussion at the beginning of aquatic ambience. Awesome job

[@brunocarvalho9207]

In a Snow Bound Land and Krook's March are amazing!!!! All songs are amazing. Awesome work, Dark Grunt!!!!

[@Shiftarus]

I love these arrangements. The original OST is one of my favorites of all time, it feels great to hear it this way. Well done, I expect to listen to this many many more times!

[@SuperLiveGaming]

Got to this via my KZbin Recommends and I have to say INCREDIBLE. Your rendition of Aquatic Ambience was STELLAR!! Once I heard that song I knew I was in for an amazing musical journey. This was beyond my expectations. Excellent work!! Please keep up the great work!

[@patrickkn7607]

Not at all what I was expecting before clicking. From the very opening it was like damn, lot of work went into these. Awesome work!

[@exwhyyou-ui8nw]

Fantastic job. Anyone who grew up with these games certainly remembers how much the soundtracks were such a significant piece of that enjoyment. These renditions are just incredible. Thank you for your presumably immense efforts to share this with us.

[@TheJoebro64]

I've had this on repeat for the past few days, truly incredible work! I've found that Life in the Mines and Northern Hemispheres (my two favorite tracks from the DKC1 OST) tend to get overlooked when it comes to rearrangements so to hear absolutely amazing versions of them in this really made me happy.

[@NeiLKuN79]

My God!! this is awesome!!

[@inferodios]

These songs are genuinely compelling me to get up and dance. I don’t know if any other songs have had that much of a physical effect on me. Bravo.