Donkey Kong Country 2 - Encounter In The Abyss (Remix of Lockjaw's Saga)

[@SevenDevils88]

To this day, 8 years after it was first posted, I still believe it's one of the finest covers/remixes/upgrades to a VGOST I've ever heard.

[@mdsmatheus]

I have to agree, it's extremely faithful to the original. Gives me the chill

[@JakimboSlice]

@@mdsmatheus 😅

[@JakimboSlice]

@@mdsmatheus 😁

[@newdonktimes2034]

It’s like something out of a horror movie. It’s one remix I actually enjoy listening too. Gives me the chills every time. Not sure how you are going to top this one, keep up the amazing work

[@blodiapunch325]

Correction 9 years now lol Jks still a beast song tho, love every second of it 😍😍 #ChildhoodMemories

[@Smileynator]

*seal barking* *clap clap clap*

[@brunokse]

I just had to re-enact it when I read this comment

[@turkeytaco2]

by far the best video comment

[@waynecipriano7698]

Yeah that's right he also cools the boiling water for diddy kong

[@pyrania6828]

You swim through the inky darkness of the water and your headlamp falls on a single crate; the bones of a pinniped, turning to dust as you snap a picture of it.

[@DIVISIONBYZEROE]

I love clapper. He’s the best boi

[@robertlauncher]

I always loved the sense of danger and adventure in the original, and it was perfectly captured here.

[@lajeandom]

It sounds like it could be used in an HD remake of the game. If they do it one day I would want it to be dark and serious tone in the visuals, no kiddy bullshit. All-in on the emotions.

[@GabrielThomsen]

@@lajeandom To be dark and real, it doesn't need to be "not kiddy". The darkest stories always have children. Although I understand what you mean.

[@k.o.t.o.r.5119]

When I hear the water sound and the heavy trembles, It just shots a surge of goosebumps through my body, telling me "oh damn, it's going to sink".

[@FalcaoXTZ]

K.o.t.O.R. 511 at the start i think of a trailer to a horror / action film

[@drummermg131]

Dude. Actual chills listening to this.

[@tonikarvinen3285]

U use some drugs?

[@ZachAdams926]

@@tonikarvinen3285done need em

[@kitsunefaye1661]

Me too. I can feel the song’s emotional energy.

[@Brunnux]

I just can't believe this exists for 9 years already and only now I am listening to it! This is absolutely awesome! These DK2 soundtracks are imprinted in my brain and I love when I listen to them remade, remastered, remixed, whatever. I just live it.

[@profegonza]

I'm glad I'm no t the only one! DCK2 rocks!!!

[@George_Kappa]

Yes mate, DK2 was one of my best game experiences. Its music is extraordinary memorial. I still remember it too. Stickerbrush Symphony, Hot Head Bop, Flight of the Zinger, etc. I remember myself arguing with my friends about the best SNES game music.

[@mistahkrazy805]

The music in DKC2 is why it will always be my favorite of the series, my favorite from the snes, and one of the best games of all time

[@amsbeats841]

I'm so pissed I never heard this when it came out, to me this sounds almost EXACTLY how the original would've with no technical limitations. Absolutely spot on!

[@DaleKamp]

Excellent. This is how I imagine a cinematic version of those DKC2 tracks sounding as a kid.

[@jamesvincenzomusic2335]

You've taken the original and made it into something even more incredible - Didn't even know that was possible. The percussive hits were spine chilling and everything about it was pure epic. Props to you. And this deserves WAY more views.

[@richardknowlson6319]

Exactly, this masterpiece deserves much, much more recognition

[@genericnamehere7602]

A rapidly sinking ship and you are part of a rescue crew. You head back down under with additional oxygen bottles to find and rescue survivors. You are racing against the clock, as once the ship is too far gone, it will be too dangerous to go back in.

[@mandrek485]

This song so makes me want to be a pirate....

[@lizzieisbaked]

I'll be the swabbie

[@ZFAIRGENTLEMAN]

Captain Steveo or a soldier

[@hyperpowerfulform5132]

That's alright with me.

[@TinNovaKiin]

yarrrrrrrr

[@Kajotex]

Many remixes always lack it in terms of "oomph" for me and they sound like a watered down version of the original. This one takes the original and brings it to it's absolutely eargasming conclusion. A very very cool song!

[@dannybrien4704]

Thank you! I get feeling with so many remixes.. they can never get the drums in crocodile cacophony right... they need impact

[@derf6060]

Dude, if Nintendo ever decides to make a remake of DKC 2 I hope they hire you :D. GJ

[@RarefoilB]

The original always sounded more like a boss theme than a level theme.

[@angelone9108]

I totally agree but the matter is the whole songs in this game sound epic as this one

[@Redlight233]

And all boss musics in Donkey Kong 64 sounds like a final boss

[@corrinflakes9659]

Redlight even in Tropical Freeze the first boss sounds better than the final boss.

[@G3toiy]

For me sound like hury/escape theme

[@scottlozynsky]

You made me reply. It is a boss theme

[@carterjames8829]

This song is most likely the reason why we've not explored more than 5% of the ocean(s) on Earth at the time of this comment.

[@TheGothfatherTakaNoMe]

Introducing, Lion's Gate's latest film, Donkey Kong...

[@Dargonhuman]

@Evan Cruz As long as it's not Illumination, I'm game.

[@Dargonhuman]

@Evan Cruz They're the studio responsible for Minions and Angry Birds...

[@FrozenxDeath]

@@Dargonhuman Well hey... the same studio that made The Emoji Movie ended up making Into The Spider-Verse

[@KrisMcCauley]

This version gave me chills.

[@youraftermyrobotbee]

This sounds spot-on like how Lockjaw's Saga would have been arranged for a game from 2010 or later. It should be in, like, Sea of Thieves.

[@da0484]

This track still gives me goosebumps after all these years.

[@MrIronJustice]

This is incredible. You really improved and fulfilled the potential in the original version.

[@YChromosome99]

Remembering how the level looked it captures the dark waters perfectly. Those drums omg.

[@Chrisdumm1]

Captures the epic feel of my childhood playing it for the first time.

[@sjinxremore9923]

this sounds like a song that should be in a intense movie in the beginning who agrees

[@JoseGuzman-br8jy]

Residente evil with this song!!!!

[@quickdrawthehedgehog]

And the credits 👏

[@adamfrost3139]

Sounds like a "hero" theme of sorts, or could be used during an intense "times running out" scene

[@SoulGlow88]

Ho.....ly......shit that was epic

[@YChromosome99]

INDEED!!!!

[@mccoyrj452]

Can we get more remixes from this particular soundtrack. This is awesome work.

[@lizzieisbaked]

I agree, I'm willing to beg!

[@Ridlay_]

I heard this in Project+ and I was like "Wait holy crap why does this go so hard." One of my new favorites ngl. An absolute amazing remix to an already banger song.

[@ClandonV6]

I want one final Donkey Kong Country game from Retro with triumphant return of the Kremling Crew. I loved how Tropical Freeze gave us unique villains, but another part of me wonders how awesome it woulda been if it was Kaptain K. Rool pulling the strings and the final "world" had Kremling enemies. Or rather, it was after the main game.

[@tokyohanamura]

I consider the Retro series of DKC to be an alternate timeline

[@talondiwisch5206]

Didn’t he die?

[@hertz1984]

Hai scelto il miglior pezzo di un classico per snes e lo hai reso ancora piu` epico. Clap clap clap. Non ti nascondo che c`e` stato un momento di commozione mentre lo ascoltavo. Ti sei aggiudicato un nuovo follower! Continua cosi`!

[@Fuskox2]

Finally found the Infowars War Room bumper music!

[@jackinsonpablanes760]

the american journal right? dude.. i thought I was crazy, have I heard donkey kong country soundtrack in this program? lol

[@TheFreeMelonSociety]

un... believable. i can't believe you delivered exaaactly what i'd been fantasizing about with a remix to this already sick song.. you killed it bro.. good stuff soo happy with this song

[@passionpictures9414]

The suspense is of epic proportion no matter how many times I listen. Love it.

[@JGSMusic]

This almost made me cry!! Why have I not heard this before!!!????? OMG this was epic!!!

[@henrybarnette9542]

JGS Music Check out Irate Eight from Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. It's David Wise's remaster after like twenty years. It's also amazing

[@JGSMusic]

Yeah I heard it! Freakin insane awesome!!!

[@TheDeineomag]

close your eyes and imagine two battleships ( no matter the era) encounter in the dark. starting a battle that defines a new world.

[@scarredk0]

xenoblade chronicles!!

[@2770monz]

This just gave me goosebumps

[@ThatGuy001]

Assassin's creed 4

[@Appiration]

STAR TREK KHAN AND KIRK MUTARA NEBULA BATTLE

[@ethand.3630]

Thats deep.

[@macgamboadisciplina2068]

My memories brought me here... Again

[@handsonK7]

It's sounds like a soundtrack from an adventure movie, like The Rock from 1996. Fantastic job!

[@lowqualitypranks3152]

Still listening to this

[@android7191]

Same

[@DeliciouslyHarmfulProductions]

the other night i spent like 3 hours going through a whole ton of dkc remixes and such for nostalgic purposes. this one in particular stood out to me, you've brought it back to life as if it was re experiencing the shipwreck again for the first time, absolutely love it!

[@southlondonlad9144]

Awesome. It makes me think of a giant shipwreck or a sinking ship.

[@eddysupergenial]

this is awesome, you should really make more of these! personal request, Mining Melancholy from Donkey Kong country 2

[@mogstah]

+eddysupergenial You have good tastes.

[@jbwallacewells123]

I brought myself here ^-^

[@the_many]

Exactly man. Dave Wise has an incredible talent for these atmospheric tracks that really immerse you in the environment.

[@Purrclops]

One of the best remixes I've heard so far! Awesome! And I love how you used the Lockjaw-picture and how it comes and fades again. xD

[@mccoyrj452]

Dear lord this has been in my daily soundtrack this whole week. I have a great need for more!

[@yaichino]

in the game..i love this sound so much...and now...i cry a little bit (For happyness >[]

[@dakotaherweg3495]

Omg this is so good!

[@DarkMarxSoul]

It's amazing how you made this in 2011, and in Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze David Wise himself took a lot of pages from your own book.

[@mightyvinc3]

Wow. This is incredible. Keeping the spirit of the original while improving on its strengths and removing its inherent limitations caused by the hardware it was originally composed for. Incredible work, I subscribed.

[@Kaitri]

thats pretty sick man. really love it

[@cheetahmeow]

Still remains one of the absolute best upgrades to a VGM soundtrack song.

[@jessebakken3649]

HOLY FUCK!!!!! I've heard your Fear Factory remix long ago, but how the fuck am I just finding this one now?!?!? This is like what you would hear straight from a movie soundtrack or trailer!!! This is fucking great!! And DK2 was one of my favorite SNES games!!

[@BrotherSimbaRaja]

Thank you for reviving some of my most memorable childhood memories!

[@Duhemsounds]

This is a great version, still souding good long after

[@amjmmint4786]

Love this track, love what you've done with it - that goes a long way, you kick ass for this!

[@Supah_Sayin_Rick]

this was probably the most epic version of lockjaw's locker that I've ever heard, subbed

[@jorgiebear]

Twelve years after this was posted. And this remix has to be one of the greatest things I have ever heard.

[@TheAndrewStine]

Hardest SNES remix to this day

[@KevTheGalaxybender]

the remix is incredible

[@edricscherpen3238]

🥰🥰🥰 this is more then incredible by 2:10 lockjaw enters the clip

[@Phuse99]

Wow, this is worthy of being in a movie soundtrack, amazing job- it makes me love this song- which I remember from over 15 years ago, all that much more.

[@comical4609]

The intro is raw hype

[@ETownLive]

This is exactly how I imagined a Orchestra-esque cover of Lockjaw's Saga would sound.

[@lizzieisbaked]

Aah... I remember when this only had 800 views.... I still love it 💜💜💜💜

[@XTORD1]

yeah one of my favourite remix out there , so good.

[@lizzieisbaked]

+Tord L Probably the best remix I've heard donkey kong wise.

[@XTORD1]

+Lizz May tbh is the only dk remix i heard. despite really enjoying dk country and dk 64. Still a blast of a remix

[@lizzieisbaked]

+Tord L I haven't heard many either but if they're all this good I could dig it.

[@XTORD1]

Lizz May yeah indead me too, give me a call if you were to fine some tat is very good :)

[@Youtuubpewp]

It’s like a submersible going thousands of feet deep then encountering the biggest eyeball in the world staring right back at them.

[@Youtuubpewp]

The giant tentacled beast isn’t eager to taste but is rather curious... this is the discovery of a lifetime! After hours of watching it float about, tentacles gently flailing about, it drifts off into the dark to find prey... time to go before it changes its mind.

[@diamondblue916]

I become an incredibly serious person when I listen to this.

[@JackFitzsimmonsZondaFan]

...............All I can say is WOOOOW!!!!! THAT is how you make a remix of an already great bit of music, it's so dark & very, very chilling. I love it.

[@MartijnMuijsers]

I can hardly explain how much I love you for making this!!!

[@Pulsed101]

one of the best songs i've ever heard in a game. Nice remix dude!

[@MajinUbuu]

One of the bests remix from games ever heard by myself, Congrats.

[@jussi3378]

Roen is an amazingly productive artist

[@GameplaysAntonio4854]

KZbin esta vez si que comienza a recordar las cosas buenas.

[@CabooseMiller101]

I have been waiting for so long for another DKC remix from you and you do one of my favorite tracks. Well worth the wait.

[@newdonktimes2034]

This sounds like it should be in a horror movie. Love the remix!

[@talondiwisch5206]

To me, this would work well in a Terminator movie.

[@grantisshananaa4906]

This is such an epic remix. Feels like you start at the absolute bottom and slowly work your way to the top just like in the first world. Love this remix.

[@darkstarXSI]

this sounds so epic I cant even describe it, good work man!

[@XanthTwilight]

I shall admit, I cried during this song. My imagination went wild and forced me to draw something extremely epic.

[@YellowKeane]

Dude, you totally made this sound perfect. Congratulations!

[@rorschach775]

Dude you have to make more of these. K Rool's cacophony or K Room Returns or something. This is easily one of my favorite songs on youtube. I can't stop listening to it. Fantastic job man.

[@FunkiestRat]

friggin goosebumps bruh.

[@mattwithahat3857]

Wow, this is so epic! PLEASE make more of these with DKC2 music!!

[@christianandrade7850]

Essa trilha é de arrepiar. Magnífico! 🇧🇷

[@ogOAFgaming]

Fren? Have I finally found the song? I think I found Joel's flight song finally! Amazing work mate!!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

holy crap you need to do more of these...i like the inception-esc like feeling of it.

[@joshuau.]

Epic! Great work! Sound like it should exist in a high stakes intense scene in a movie!

[@90lancaster]

Crumbs how did I miss this epicness for an entire decade !

[@aerondight3029]

An ABSOLUTE 10/10 masterpiece

[@Akyriuz]

This is by far the best thing i ever heard in my life . could you please make more ?

[@RomaEsperanto]

Like your remixes because they recreate the originals. Other remixes really don't make you remember the original essence of the song. But yours are perfect. Hope more are on the way. Thanks.

[@LordotheMorning]

This is incredible! You did such justice to this song!

[@FieldofReeds]

This is incredible. This track is a favorite of mine from one of my favorite games to start, but I agree with the comments that you've improved the original! Wonderful mixing and depth.

[@TobyMinceraftGarageBand]

I just realized, the image in the background was Lockjaw. Wow, how did I not realize this until now? I'm smart...

[@donovanellis1533]

Probably because lockjaw's artwork doesn't start fading in until around 2:02 I didn't notice it at first, but god did it give me chills when I did!

[@richardknowlson6319]

Amazing piece of music. It really makes me think of a ship wreck under the sea or something related. Well done to whatever artist/ band who made this masterpiece. You are legendary 👍👍

[@ismaelmambec7262]

El mejor REMIX DE LA HISTORIA !!!

[@pentashift4759]

David wise is a God. There's no other explanation for the eargasm I'm experiencing right now

[@gnodab2036]

I bet I am not the only one who found this by clinging to the song rythm since childhood, and never having seen or heard it since the age of 5, then randomly remembering it at 24, searching for "Donkey kong pirate ship song" then BAM. nostalgia, memories and tears with a tight throat..

[@NohuHeXe]

one of the best remake of this song, i ever heard so far!

[@yhari9175]

Wow, this song strikes you at the heart! Listening to this I can feel like I'm in panic, running from something really big and scary. That's some scary greatness we have here.

[@Ultimabuster92]

Can't believe, this is not the original. This is exactly how i remember it. Pure epicness

[@dainer108]

Wow..... I am late to the party but WOW this is excellent!! The emotions were captured here

[@Lefhiot]

this is by far the best remix i've heard in my live!

[@VAFAAN123]

idk why i just forgot about this song to the game i played one time about 2012.