Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude (A Cappella)

BOO! It's spooky season, so here's my favorite "spooky" theme from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, "Forest Interlude" by David Wise! This theme is used in levels like Ghostly Grove, Gusty Glade, and Web Woods.
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Original music by David Wise.
Arranged and performed by Patrick Dunnevant.
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[@guest19901990]

2:15 McDonald's: I'm luvin it

[@ACappellaVGM]

It is a bit McD-adjacent 😂

[@frannydai]

Incredible work! This translated really well to a cappella. Love how you captured all the effects and nuances. Nice mixing and panning too. I wonder how feasible it would be for a group to perform this live, even a simplified version. Can you imagine?

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thank you! I think a group could feasibly perform this, although there's a ton of individual voice parts, so unless it was a massive group, it might need to be condensed down a bit for live performance. The vocal percussion would definitely need to be toned down a bit, there's way too much going on for one person!

[@soapeater]

Love how you brought this track to life. Awesome stuff

[@ancientdavidman]

I always feel like I'm the only person who cares so much about DKC music, always nice seeing others feel the same way

[@ACappellaVGM]

Donkey Kong Country was the first video game I ever played, and that trilogy (mostly 1 and 2) will always hold a special place in my heart. Even from a young age, I was always captivated by these OSTs!

[@atomickid]

Trust me you're not alone. We are many who's nuts about dkc's soundtracks. The kind of vibe we can listen for all purposes. I've been listening to it while visiting a friend, and he was shocked how good it sounded.

[@MrYtp12]

@@atomickid these tracks make me feel more than any other piece I’ve ever heard, it’s like magic

[@TheProwlingSleepster]

oh you're definitely not alone

[@frannydai]

You're not alone!

[@SarahDunnevant]

The percussion faces are amazing.😆 Great work!

[@madadardeb5580]

I think I might like this more than the original tbh 😂 absolutely spot on

[@ACappellaVGM]

What an honor! 😂 Thank you!

[@dannyldd]

amazing job to be honest. Wonderful track from donkey kong 2

[@Nina52117]

Wow! This is so cool 😊

[@apathyisdeath2977]

This is DELIGHTFUL! Couldn't stop smiling listening to this, your voice is magic mate!

[@raineivyaeera]

this is one of my favorite videos I've ever had the delight of watching; criminally underrated, made me emotional thank you for your gorgeous work :')

[@AllisonMartin]

Can't go wrong with the Queen Bohemian Rhapsody pose lol. This is so so awesome! I love the little lip trills and percussive elements, and some of those lines get sassy. Super well done!!

[@Maurino8917]

FI is THE GOAT! 💎💎💎 Btw nice edit! 🥰 Btw2 The right face!!! 😆😆😆

[@Duhemsounds]

Caught this on Twitter, beautiful work

[@kmadsmusic]

Ahhh this is one of my favorite DKC tracks, and I absolutely love your arrangement for it! The sound effects are perfect, and the video editing for that voice is too good. The original bits starting at 2:11 are great (and I love the Bohemian Rhapsody vibes with the disembodied heads). All in all great production!

[@ACappellaVGM]

I started putting together that disembodied head section and only realized when I was halfway done that it was just like the Queen video! 😂 Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@skakirask]

This is perfect. I really appreciate that you got those bird chirps in there

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thank you! The percussion and sound effects were a lot of fun to put together

[@ThePatrickFamilyBand]

One of the best video game tracks

[@gezindiasoliveira3056]

So incredible, how beautiful to see this work in different types of art. ❤

[@goblinbutler1313]

this is by far the best song in dkc2 catJAM

[@Celticers]

one of my favorite DKC tracks, good job man

[@ACappellaVGM]

Yeah, this has gotta be a top 5 DKC track for me. I’ll do them all someday

[@NivanSharma]

great job man! I absolutely love this track and I think acapella just works so well with a track like this!

[@ACappellaVGM]

Love covering atmospheric tracks like this! Thanks, Nivan! 😊

[@mrfroboto1]

You are a legend and a god for this. This is so amazing. And not only that but you did a song other than Stickerbush Symphony! No shade to that song of course but I've always loved Forest Interlude the most. I just thoroughly love this

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this 😊 Stickerbrush Symphony is definitely on my list to cover eventually (got a big idea planned for it, gotta do it right), but there are so many gems on the DKC2 soundtrack that also deserve our attention!

[@WarmReboot_]

The percussion sounds and arpeggios at 1"31 are really impressive! A really smart and tasteful arrangement. Thank you !

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thanks, folks! 💙

[@samuelromans4152]

This is freaking amazing

[@nicholaswojtyna6788]

stickerbush symphony is inevitable at this point lol

[@ACappellaVGM]

It’s coming! It’ll be a special one. 😊

[@nicholaswojtyna6788]

@@ACappellaVGM for sure! All of the DKC fans understand that vibe haha looking forward to it!

[@milesedgeworth3010]

Looking and sounding great! I appreciate the effort you always put into these.

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thanks, Miles! I'm always glad to see you in my comments, presumably in your off-time from being the most ruthless prosecutor in all of Japan!

[@dominickscott4454]

Bro deserves so many more views

[@Maurino8917]

OH MY GOD! MATE, U REALLY DID THIS?!?! I CRY!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭😭😭

[@ACappellaVGM]

I knew you’d love it! 😊

[@Maurino8917]

@@ACappellaVGM 👊👊👊

[@Maurino8917]

Fun fact: someone said that this was the favourite of Wise at the time of the release!!!! 😱😱😱

[@Guruc13]

In-freaking-credible work!!!

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Styrophoamicus]

DKC music has a lot going on in the background so good job layering all the different sounds. 👍

[@ACappellaVGM]

That's one of the reasons the Donkey Kongs Country have some of my favorite OSTs of all time! They're so complex for such a limited chip!

[@Maurino8917]

MOAR MOAR!!!!!! 😆😆😆👍 Btw cool these new edits. Maybe I prefer a full gameplay video but it's nice to switch things up probably. 😀

[@ACappellaVGM]

Trying to make my videos stand out a bit with some more editing/effects!

[@itzkrisboyxs1836]

Amazing

[@jean-sebastiengauthier4967]

Wow, amazing work buddy

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thank you! :-)

[@Maurino8917]

Im not feeling so well, i have depression, 💉💉💉but this video makes me feel a bit better, thx mate. ♥️ DKC makes me think of better times. 👦👦👦

[@ACappellaVGM]

I’m glad my music can help a bit! Always glad to see you in my comments; take care of yourself, friend! There’s more DKC coming pretty soon!

[@Maurino8917]

​​​@@ACappellaVGMHello Patrick! 🖐️ Now i feel much better. 💪 Awesome video! ♥️ I think this is my favourite dkc2 track. ♥️♥️♥️

[@WarmReboot_]

Awesome as always !

[@LinusKuehl]

Very nice! (and spooky....)

[@kaiosekka]

what a big banger!!! Amazin ^^

[@ACappellaVGM]

Thanks Kaio! 😊

[@luliby2309]

Awesome arrangement of an awesome song. I see that your channel is still pretty small and I have to imagine that it's hard to carve out a niche here on YT in this area when Smooth McGroove exists (can't blame him for existing and being cool, of course). Hell, A Capella Video Game Music could have been his channel name (Smooth McGroove is a better name though). I can see you're putting in a lot of effort and I hope it pays off.

[@adamtremblay9126]

I had some Donkey Kong Country game as a kid on the game boy. I have quite to memories of it. I dont recognize this song, but great acapella! Also that percussion guy constantly changing was funny. Man, such quality content, so few subs. How u blow up one day dude.

[@ACappellaVGM]

The percussion guy changing every sound was something I also did in another Donkey Kong Country cover, so I wanted to bring it back! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4vQqGuAiqp4grc Much appreciated! 😊

[@JMC-1989]

Omg sooo cute ☺️

[@WellBadPanda]

Just discovered your channel, this is fantastic. I loved the snowboard kids tracks you included in your Christmas video, any chance of more Snowboard Kids?

[@ACappellaVGM]

I’d LOVE to do more Snowboard Kids music, but the soundtrack was never officially released in the US, which means that it’s not technically licensable. Glad you’re here, though! 😊

[@WellBadPanda]

@@ACappellaVGM Ah, that's a shame. Looking forward to whatever you're working on next though!

[@ACappellaVGM]

@@WellBadPandaNEVER MIND, Altus just surprise-dropped the soundtrack 25 years later. WHAT THE HECK twitter.com/Atlus_West/status/1607392163490406400 Definitely going to do a Snowboard Kids cover now

[@WellBadPanda]

@@ACappellaVGM :D I saw that news today and my first thought was to get on here and message you, decided that would probably be a bit much though. Can't wait to hear what you come up with!

[@Dinnick3rd]

Pretty cool!

[@SalamiSteve]

nice

[@jakushi_zakuto]

A VGM-licious arrangement, as always👍🏼 There're some suggestions of mine for other tracks you could also make an acapella version from: • Jump On Superstar (from "Super Mario Odyssey") --> you could make an acapella version based on the instrumental version of said song as well • All-Star Mode: Rest Area theme (from "SSB Melee") --> if possible, a 15-minutes-version, as you did with the "Wii Shop Channel" theme • Boba Date (from Street Cafe) • Joe's theme (from "Pokémon Battle Revolution") • Chichin puipui (from the Japanese singer Ringo Sheena; this song is also known by the English title "Manipulate the Time") --> But based on the instrumental version of said song • Pirate Lagoon theme (from "Diddy Kong Racing") • King Kut Out theme (from "Donkey Kong 64") • Brinstar Depths (from the "Metroid" series) • Sweet Sweet Canyon theme (from "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe")

[@ACappellaVGM]

These are great suggestions! I'd never heard "Boba Date" before, but it's super cute and just the kind of track that's fun to cover...getting vaguely-bossa nova Nintendo Wii/DS menu vibes... I'm also definitely looking to do more Extended versions, so that's also a good reminder!

[@Leo-xh8pp]

Muito legal isso! Perfeito 👌 Saudações do Brasil!

[@beyondview]

lol Sorry I'm not going to let you ruin my childhood. Couldn't even get through the first few seconds of this. Good on you for being creative and slightly creepy

[@ACappellaVGM]

sorry I made it too spooky

[@HotZenny]

I don't remember the original being this good 🔥🔥

[@Bessux]

It's the guy