Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambiance [Remix]

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[@hamburgerofdoom]

Is now lost to the void

[@DUC939]

void gang

[@cometcat64]

Void gaming

[@CAT-astrophical]

*void*

[@ADULT_LINK]

lost in the void vibin

[@Catslug]

This is a pandora's box you've just opened, now I'm gonna need 10 million more DKC remixes, especially with how awesome this one is

[@darudesandstrom1067]

Pandora’s box has all the bad things in though, and there ain’t a single bad track in Donkey Kong Country 💪

[@qumumusic]

but but... Thanks ^^

[@KayWhyEllie1]

He's already got a bunch of dk remixes

[@Catslug]

@@KayWhyEllie1 you're just gonna lie right to my face like that?

[@KayWhyEllie1]

@@Catslug look it up man

[@RyeBreadFF]

Qumu really just drops a top 5 best remix of all time with no fanfare and then drops another one next week. Incredible.

[@qumumusic]

You're absolutely too kind ^//^

[@luigimastr8370]

Don’t think I’ve heard you do a Donkey Kong remix in a while. Sounds absolutely gorgeous! Really captures the original feel in my opinion! ^^

[@qumumusic]

It's been a while :D Thank you so much, it truly means a lot to me to hear that ^//^

[@Alkalus]

Damn, this is soothing to the ear. I never even played the games yet it feels so... _euphoric._

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that ^//^

[@ChiselEntity]

It's that smooth, smooth saxophone that rides atop the melody. They go together like bread and butter and it is- as you described- euphoric.

[@saskiaviking9447]

That saxophone teleported me into another universe

[@bctalicorn809]

Ahhhhhhh... Qumu, I love you! What a great track to remix, and it sounds phenomenal in your unique sound! The atmosphere you're able to create with your blend of instruments is always top-notch. Love it when you incorporate sax, it's always so smooth when you add it in. Another masterpiece of a remix. Bravo!!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad you like it! Thank you so very much for saying that!! Spent a long time getting the tone of the sax just right so that it'd fit with the rest of the instruments ^^ Thanks for listening!!!

[@bctalicorn809]

@@qumumusic well, your hard work absolutely paid off! And you’re very welcome, it’s always such a pleasure to listen to your stuff. Keep at it!! ^u^

[@Pixelman546]

Been having a bad day today. Bombed an exam among other things. Seeing Aquatic Ambience in my notifs today put a giant smile on my face! This song just melts all my worries away. Thanks a ton Qumu, you've made my day. The drums kicking in at 2:42 was a straight up eargasm and I really loved your instrument choices overall!

[@qumumusic]

Oof, sorry to hear that, but I'm really glad the song made you smile, and I'm happy to have helped a little bit Thank you so very much for that

[@inacio999]

Man the whole DKC soundtrack is such a jam! I love this remix so much!!!

[@qumumusic]

Indeed :D Thanks, I'm glad to hear that ^^

[@AWigglePig]

HOLY CREPE I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKING YOU SHOULD REMIX THIS! Awesome remix as always, Qumu!

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! I'm so glad to hear that, thank you ^^

[@vodago]

Qumu, you never disappoint. Thanks for keeping at it all these years.

[@qumumusic]

It means so much to me that you feel that way ^//^ I'm just doing what I love! Thanks for listening

[@ceebee4564]

Qumu + My Fav DKC song = Best thing ever this month.

[@qumumusic]

Warms my heart to hear that, thanks ^^

[@celestialstar5563]

How can you play a level in a game that is both stressful and relaxing at the same time 🎶🎼🎵🎷

[@ShokudaikiriMitsutada]

You have no idea how happy I am right now. Seeing these remixes of old games in the middle of 2023, it's almost like finding gold. Nostalgia really hits hard in the heart. Thank you very much for sharing your work with us. God bless u! :D

[@qumumusic]

It warms my heart to hear that, thanks for listening ^//^

[@ChromaPrism]

Such a soothing vibe, you’ve done it again! Definitely going to be listening to this nonstop

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad to hear that ^^

[@tailscraft5623]

Wow, I love the musics of Donkey Kong Country, especially Aquatic Ambiance, so relaxing, good remix Qumu

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!! ^^

[@tdimensional6733]

2:34 has some VERY sneaky Stickerbrush notes, such a nice touch

[@qumumusic]

Glad you noticed ;D

[@Joshua2750]

The underwater song of all time. Very nice remix👌

[@qumumusic]

Thank you :D

[@FoopyWoopy]

The very first sound gave me the shivers! I've never heard a remix of Aquatic Ambience like this one at all! It's crazy! Anyway, great job! You made another banger!

[@qumumusic]

It means so much to me to hear that, thank you so much!!

[@stereosolsticemusic]

Great remix of a classic track...well done! 👍👍

[@qumumusic]

Thanks :D

[@NorvilleRising]

Aquatic Ambiance was that first little seed placed inside my head as a child that later in life became an absurd obsession with arpeggios in music production, and have been going ham ever sense. Aquatic Ambiance is quite literally my internal autopilot music.

[@PizzaNoob]

Very Classy, This Piece Is Probably One My Favourites!

[@Jfunkey]

When Qumu drops on one of the most popular tracks in Nintendo's history, it's a must listen. Would you consider doing a DKC compilation album with some Tropical Freeze mixes thrown in? It'd make my day!

[@therealgamewizerd]

I already had this on my Spotify playlist, great to hear it on KZbin as well! Incredible as always!

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! Thank you so much!! ^^

[@crazykrantzy5738]

Never clicked on one of your videos faster than this. Loved this, not only because it's another great upload, but it's also one of my favorites from David Wise. Additionally, love the little bit of stickerbrush you slipped in very subtly. 11/10

[@Marioman73]

This is beautiful. I can't find the words to describe how I feel listening to both this and the original. Thank you.

[@alouette200]

That saxophone made me ascend, dude. I feel like I've somehow got my third eye open. Is this what heaven feels like?

[@thecanadienpatriot9491]

Bro the way you handle water tracks is stellar, I felt the same way when you remixed dire dire docks

[@firenzarfrenzy4985]

Donkey Kong always had flawless tracks. Your remix is nothing less than flawless. Aaaaah, now I'm feeling nostalgic.

[@saucyplebeian7901]

I used to be a machinist and I would put this soundtrack on in the bg while I worked- this is so good and I would adore more dkc songs from you but I'm good with just this one too!

[@angeltzepesh1]

Damn man, this almost brought me to tears, tears of nostalgia, this exactly how i remeber this theme. Awesome work!

[@jacreativeyt]

In the busyness of every day life, I often forget to check back in on your channel to listen to what song you decide to remix or cover. It's been almost a year since I last listened to something you made, but i've been following your music for well over 6 years at this point. I just rediscovered your channel today, and it couldn't have been a better song to listen to. The saxophone is incredible in this piece! Well done as always Qumu, you never fail to make amazing original pieces and remixes, i'm looking forward to what you'll put out next! (Just gave the Anteater a listen earlier and it is one of if not your most underrated piece; that song is simply incredible)

[@mochamcx]

I have always been nostalgic for DKC songs even though I have not played any of the games.

[@qumumusic]

Same ^^ I mean, I've played them a little bit as an adult, but I didn't grow up with them, and I haven't played any of the games past the first world myself ^^;

[@hajilee4539]

I actually made an audible "OOOOOOHHHHH" sound when I saw this in my notifications. One of the best songs in gaming meets one of the best remixers in gaming, amazing work!

[@smashbomb]

I LOVE THESE RANDOM QUMU BIRTHDAY PRESENTS! I was literally remembering a couple years ago when you released Green Greens and I was SOOO happy

[@qumumusic]

Happy birthday!! :D That's awesome ^^

[@Q-Squid]

I was actually thinking not too long ago about how great a Qumu remix of Aquatic Ambience would be, and this absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. Love how jazzy you made those riffs at the end. Always love your stuff. Keep up the great work👍

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you so much!! I'll do my best :D

[@mattdog1000000]

Whoa!! You did a Donkey Kong remix!! I don't remember you doing those very much, aside from like, Diddy Kong Racing, but like, this is a REAL treat! My favorite series, my favorite song!! LOVE IT!! Great rendition, gotta love that sax, so good. (and that little hint of Stickerbush in there, hehe, nice)

[@qumumusic]

I did indeed :D I'm so glad you like it, thank you so much!! ^o^

[@GWYT2003]

Been a while since I’ve seen your stuff but… MAN. The moment I saw this notif, I hit it so fast.

[@qumumusic]

Glad you decided to pop around this time :D

[@GWYT2003]

@@qumumusic glad to see the banger train won’t stop.

[@nvirdf]

coming back to your music like 4 years later now that i make music myself and i want you to know you were genuinely such an inspiration for me dude im glad to see youre still posting and making these beautiful ass tracks, this one especially! cannot wait for whatever you make next!!! ty for everything pretty much lol

[@DataSe7en-g8c]

haha just watched a video from 7 years ago, 5 years ago & now this...first time I ever heard your stuff. You have improved also. Beautiful version of this song, I would know, I literally listen to this song at least once a day. I'm sure you have a nice dire dire docks, so Im off to that next.

[@The808Ohana]

Ive never clicked on a Qumu video so fast in my life

[@qumumusic]

Glad you're checking it out c;

[@dorthko]

Me too

[@ashenbonfire]

Been following you for a while, at least since your Luigi's Mansion/ Gusty Garden Galaxy uploads, and I say that because in all this time I never realized just how much I wanted an Aquatic Ambience remix from you! You're incredible, Qumu, and I'm very glad to have been catchin' up on the channel all these years. The *astonishingly* smooth sax on display here, with the lovingly melancholy synth harmonies are a blessing to the ears. I'm gonna have this one on loop for at least a few hours, thank you very much! I'll recommend Donkey Kong Country 3's "Water World" while I'm here, as well as Tropical Freeze's "Funky Waters", both of which hold themselves as treasures in this series' soundtrack lineup. (To mention, I've had to stop typing every now and again when 1:24, 2:42, and other moments throughout the song *really* had my head on a higher plane of consciousness... good shit.)

[@qumumusic]

Thanks for sticking around for such a long time, I truly, truly appreciate it Feels good to have made a remix of it Thanks for the kind words, I'm so glad to hear that Suggestions will be considered, but I can't make any promises :o Thanks again ^//^

[@notahandle919]

oooo, a very chill mix, as per usual im happy to say you always make such great mixes, and thanks for making this one too! >w< (Is it weird i come to youtube to comment but listen on apple music lol)

[@pixel4028]

I can't believe it! I was hoping a remix from you of Aquatic Ambiance recently!! Thxxx!!

[@qumumusic]

This is honestly a "suggestion box" remix c: I've wanted to remix it, and looking at suggestions it seems people wanted to hear it too :D

[@pixel4028]

@@qumumusic You hear your community, that means a lot

[@Moss_Dude]

This may be one of the best remixes you've ever made dude

[@qumumusic]

It truly warms my heart to hear that, thank you so much!! ^^

[@Renri88TheBrinkXX]

This is sweet! Great work! If you make any more remix for Donkey Kong Country, you should totally remix the themes of each of the Tiki Tak Tribe members into something. I haven't seen anyone really remix those guys, but I think you would make it spectacular!

[@zachvii6476]

So glad you got to what is (objectively on every level) the best song from DKC. You showed a lot of restraint here and really nailed the atmosphere. Reminds me of your Metroid remixes. Great work!

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much! Really glad to hear that ^^ Easy to get tempted into making more out of it that necessary. Less is definitely more c: Thanks again!!

[@aeraaureliawashereonce]

Glad I keep coming back here week to week That saxophone made me ook out loud

[@BlackArrowGaming]

What a legend...both you and David Wise. Thanks so much for this. I've heard a lot of wonderful remixes of this incredible piece of music, but this one manages to stay very close to the vibe of the original while still feeling new and fresh. Well done!

[@pietern.216]

This sounds beautiful! Just got into the DKC games through NSO of all things so I’m glad to hear this. THANK YOU!!

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! ^^

[@TheNamesFrank]

I Love this soooooo much. I would love to hear your take on Fear Factory next.

[@SharkTanksAnimation]

The remixes you guys make are so good and relaxing at the same time. Good work:)

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that, thanks!! ^^

[@SharkTanksAnimation]

@@qumumusic Your welcome :]

[@CAT-astrophical]

_burns in nostalgia_

[@vasserdrachen]

I discovered your remixes just a few months ago, but they all slap so hard! I love DK country; I played it a lot when I was younger. This is one of the best tracks from that game and your remix is excellent!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so delighted to hear that, thank you, and it means a lot to me that you feel that way, thanks again ^^

[@luigigirl3]

HOW IN THE ACTUAL HECK DID I JUST SEE THIS?! This is…. This is art right here folks.

[@qumumusic]

Glad you like it ^//^

[@substandardnerd]

Calm DK music to meditate to, the song. This mix just brings that quality out perfectly.

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that, thanks ^^

[@OvalSpirit]

Ive been listening to Aquatic Ambience and Stickerbrush Symphony a lot lately. This came out at the perfect time.

[@OvalSpirit]

It's Stickerbush. I knew I would get that wrong, I just couldn't remember which was the right one lol

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad to hear that ^o^

[@L1nk2002]

This version sounds more like a spece theme than a water theme. It's amazing.

[@LuWeegee.]

You can't keep spoiling us like this.

[@DUC939]

YOOO THIS IS SICK! i got the notification on spotify yesterday so i was an early andy. love the part with the saxophone

[@qumumusic]

Awesome ;D I'm so glad you do ^^

[@MuffinManWasTaken]

Uh oh, you just dropped a banger, prepare for launch into the KZbin algorithm

[@WaluigiGoesWa]

I have been doing a dkctf jumpless challenge recently and today there has been so much dk content!

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! :D

[@DividingLeo]

Man, it's been forever since I've seen a background like this one behind your music. The music is better than ever though!

[@qumumusic]

Decided to keep it simple this time c: I'm so glad to hear that ^^

[@jazkon]

you have no clue how much i wanted this song remixed!

[@H_3_R_0-]

we definitely gonna need more dkc remixes after this. you captured the same feeling as the original with this while adding your own spin to it.

[@Skehrcros]

Genuinely incredible remix, great job on this!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad you like it ^^

[@mmrproductions3176]

Ooo Trippy and relaxing too, I don’t think I ever seen you do a DK remix before but I do certainly welcome it!

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! ^^ It's been a while :D

[@xixilaverde]

can't believe qumu remixed the internet checkpoint.. as a long time consumer of your music (it will be 6 years now!), this is one of the bests remixes i've ever heard from you!

[@qumumusic]

Well, it's 10 years of me making remixes this year, so I feel this is the perfect place for a checkpoint c: It really means so much to me to hear that, thank you ^//^

[@xixilaverde]

@@qumumusic it was so happy for me to see you starting to get recognized by your music in 2019 and to see how fast you are growing as a artist and youtube channel, you music has always been really good, as shown by your first album, consisted of your old original songs (they are REALLY good, like, amazingly good) and i think you finally started to get the "fame" you always deserved. I like to think you shaped and paved directly the way video game ost remixes are today on the internet, and i couldn't thank you enough for just existing and producing music. I am not exaggerating when i affirm you are my favorite internet composer ever, and i would love to see a internet checkpoint made by you. I am sorry for the really long text and my grammar/spelling mistakes, english is my second language. Thank you so much for everything so far, and keep going strong.

[@your_adopted_1237]

man how you make all of the sounds go together it magnificent man i could listens to this for days and i mean it but the song is great love your stuff man keep it UP

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you so much!! I'll do my best ^//^

[@stormtendo]

This is so chill! I love it! Perfect way to relax after a morning of hard work! Thanks again! You rock! 🤘

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! Glad to hear you liked it ^^

[@OJWVU]

BEAUTIFUL. DKC music is already a treat. You found a way to elevate an already perfect track. Would love to see your take on more DKC tunes. Please keep em coming, thanks for all of your incredible work!

[@qumumusic]

It means a lot to me to hear that ^o^ Thank you so much!! Might happen in the future ^^

[@Ignatiusmckay]

It feels good to finally have internet back and listen to these amazing remixes

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! I'm so glad you like them :D

[@manuelvalerin8914]

I love your work. This not only takes me back but also adds a level of joy to this fond memory

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad you do!! Means a lot to me ^o^

[@DryFos678]

I didn't play the old DKC games as a kid (grew up with a N64), yet this song always manages to trigger childhood flashbacks with it's first few notes.

[@qumumusic]

Pretty much exactly the same ^^

[@tpgmflint]

thanks for this much needed experience in the middle of doing work :)

[@qumumusic]

Thanks for listening! Good luck with the work ^^

[@RevAnimates]

Great job, I love this Donkey Kong remix, I don't think I've seen one as good as this one in a long time!

[@qumumusic]

Thank you!! I'm so glad to hear that ^^

[@kaitlyn__L]

There is just... something... about that E-mu super-slowed tambourine sample. It sounds like a pipe being smacked against a wall in an empty warehouse. It's so eery and cool, with all of its disharmonic content. I know you always try to use a decent chunk of the original sound fonts in your work so they're recognisable, and Rare used that sound a LOT in the 90s, but I'm still super happy you kept it here.

[@qumumusic]

Oh definitely! It's incredibly iconic! ^^ Yeah, I really like tracking down the original sound sources to keep timbres intact, but pretty much any tambourine sound will do when it's pitched down that much :D

[@peterrodry4987]

This sounds incredible!! Every day you continue to amaze me with the variety of rhythms and instruments you use in your remixes, is absolutely great ^^ Love it, Keep it Up Qumu,

[@peterrodry4987]

btw how's the parenting :3

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad you like it, thank you so very much!! ^//^ I'll do my absolute best

[@Lumatro]

Nintendo Direct: No new Donkey Kong Game 🚬 Qumu: Drops one of the hardest Donkey Kong Remixes 💙

[@kerutoto]

hot damn... you done good, brobro... you done good with this one. you and ppf are my favorite vgm youtubers of all time 😊

[@joogles6084]

This helped me to relax. Thank you, like always great job.

[@qumumusic]

I'm so happy to hear that, thanks!! ^^

[@ChiselEntity]

Huh.. well that confirms it. Qumu simply CAN'T put out a bad remix.

[@jacksonw6742]

HOLY CRAP I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU'RE FINALLY DOING A DKC REMIX!!! i need more pls 🥺🥺 i personally would recommend Fear Factory

[@qumumusic]

About time c; Maybe someday, no promises though ^^

[@AlyxForest]

Drifting off to daydream land now. Never going to get tired of this, well done!

[@qumumusic]

Enjoy :D I'm so glad to hear that, thank you ^^

[@kevincooper7724]

Been FOREVER sence you made a DK track, and you pick the most remembered track in all DK games! Maybe all of gaming!!

[@qumumusic]

Indeed, it was about time :D People saying I'm running out of songs to remix haven't really considered just how many amazing songs there are out there ^^

[@kevincooper7724]

@@qumumusic Make a Splatoon song! Or Pikmin!!

[@LightningSword13]

I’ve needed this one so badly and never realized it! Thank you!!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad I made it then ^^

[@cricketmanproductions316]

One of my favorite ones you've done

[@peterbateman818]

Never been this early. Amazing right off the bat! Keep up the work Qumu!

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! Thank you :D I'll do my best!!

[@imsmart_yetdumb9278]

More greatness from the mighty Qumu

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! ^//^

[@imsmart_yetdumb9278]

@@qumumusic hey, I can't help what's true

[@nova338]

This is an absolutely timeless song. David Wise is my personal favorite composer, but I can definitely say this remix does the song justice. It's a tough song to remix when the original is *that* prolific, but Qumu never misses 👌👌

[@qumumusic]

Absolutely!!! David Wise is incredible ^^ Glad you think so, thank you so much!! ^//^

[@lukeslamp77]

I’ve literally been listening to this specific track from DKC because it’s been popping up in my recommended, and now this?! This is awesome! We need more dk remixes!

[@qumumusic]

Awesome!! :D Will probably happen eventually ^^

[@flopzemow]

absolute masterpiece

[@qumumusic]

The original definitely is :D

[@Asakedia]

I haven't felt this relaxed and being inna different plane of consciousness in a long time. I didn't know how much I needed a mix like this one!! I'm not even a big DK fan, but the music tho... something about it is soothing. It feels like zen mode. Definitelly hitting into my playlist and will keep listening to it for months and years💗

[@BoltsRolow]

I think what hits best about the remix for me that i absolutely love is the jazz, its just such a vibe and works so well with this song.

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you so much!! ^//^

[@portalpiggy]

woah, as always you do absolutely incredible work!!

[@qumumusic]

Thanks ^//^

[@SonoranD]

Thank you, King, for another gem to add to my calm music playlist!

[@GreenieSp]

Its so calming, i could use this to Game and still be relaxed no matter what! Fantastic Work!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad to hear that, thank you ^^

[@Lincolnwick8895]

This sounds great! Hope you all have a pleasant day or night!

[@qumumusic]

Thanks!! You too! :D

[@StudiozToonz]

Finally, a good remix of this song has been produced. I love this song, it hit hard keep it up!!

[@qumumusic]

I'm so glad you like it!! ^^ Thank you, I'll do my best :D

[@MrVengance32]

One of my favorite chill songs, now done by my favorite remixer. 😎 so great!

[@qumumusic]

Thank you so much!! ^^