Donkey Kong Country - Funky's Fugue [Restored] Extended

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Funky's theme from DKC1 in pristine studio quality. This was made possible by locating the sounds from workstation keyboards and drum machines such as the Korg Wavestation, Roland S770, and Roland R8, and plugging them into the music instruction data ripped from the game, plus a little mixing magic to create might have sounded like with the veil of 16bit compression lifted. Part of a project to restore the entire DKC series soundtrack
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[@EthanAndTails]

Fact: This was a Killer Instinct song before it was cut and reused into DKC Nice recreation of the post-KI version

[@p.diddykong5047]

Thats super interesting. I never knew that. Glad it made it to DK.

[@danerd8978]

Yep not composed by David Wise but rather Robin Beanland. David mentioned it himself.

[@wannytiggah]

Well, not a KI song per se, but it was used in a KI promo video Someone managed to find the original version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHOqpotpipx5pNk -- too bad they won't provide a DL link :(

[@smith9747]

@@wannytiggah I just downloaded it with y2mate.

[@k-leb4671]

@@smith9747 The quality of the file will be non-ideal.

[@dafffodil]

that Hiya is soo clean

[@CutieFakeKirby]

That was imported from 16 bit music to HD so all the song sounds better :)

[@franklinfleming1237]

Hiyia

[@Issachar-northern-kingdom]

when I was a kid I thought it said "russia"

[@funkykong9414]

This is EXTREMELY FUNKY

[@LtheOriginal]

at 0:41 the video transcends into a legend.

[@DaNintendude]

You can really hear the killer instinct in this

[@BrochachoTheBro]

i got that reference

[@ShinigamiSparda]

I never associated this song with breakdancing before. Seems obvious now.

[@nickjomaffa]

Cannot not think about breakdancing in a low res 80s music video now whenever I listen.

[@k-leb4671]

@@nickjomaffa I think of 90s sporting events...like how 2 Unlimited's Get Ready for This was played a lot at basketball events.

[@KremBotop]

This has been one of my most anticipated restored tunes. Low-volume bass aside, you did a fantastic job here!

[@miesvaillanykyisyytta3252]

"Whoa dudes". Most 90's moment in the franchise.

[@DaizoDeeVonOfficial]

HIYA!

[@ahank1706]

UHN

[@eyitsmattyyy616]

Daizo Dee Von HOO!

[@Pigman-sm1cs]

HOIIIYA! This brings back lots of days staying at my grandma’s playing DKC.

[@DespyCL]

It sounds so clear! Makes the snes original sounds like a muffled fest, and it already was muffled to death. Highly think you should revisit this one, the bass and percussion are barely audible :c Nonetheless, amazing job as always sam!

[@bethmoth22]

Just put on some earbuds ya broke nerd

[@DespyCL]

@@bethmoth22 what a rich nerd

[@Trisma]

@@bethmoth22 You clearly know nothing of mastering.

[@MoundN]

@@Trisma He doesnt really because hes is right. The bass and percussions are perfectly audible listened with earbuds.

[@maxmagana6268]

@@bethmoth22 I'm listening to the track with a DAC/amplifier combination and studio monitoring headphones that augment lower frequencies and I think that the bass could be turned up a bit.

[@Fancy_Lebowski]

Those orchestral hits sound so much more pleasing to the ears than the glass you hear on the console.

[@Jason-ot6jv]

Man the music the made in games was so good back then

[@calebchild4467]

There's a shortage of songs I'm willing to listen to a full extended version of. This one makes that list.

[@littlecr0w]

So I listen to these when I study, it's usually playing in a different tab. Anyway, I lost my shit when I come back to the tab and see the breakdancing clips. I just wasn't expecting it, it's fantastic.

[@NintendoFan]

The bass sounds a little too weak, but otherwise this sounds amazing. The HI-YAHs are so clean! Did you extracted them from the KI version of the song or you actually managed to find the original samples?

[@JamminSamMiller]

Yeah they weren't hard to find. They're part of a hip hop vocal patch from Ensoniq's CDR collection

[@NintendoFan]

Interesting. I didn't knew where they came from.

[@Yuzoboy]

@@JamminSamMiller That is so cool! How did you discover where the samples were from?

[@JamminSamMiller]

@@Yuzoboy I asked David Wise 🤷‍♂️

[@lemonbread5887]

@@JamminSamMiller You spoke to the mad lad himself? That's awesome!

[@ChristianHernandez-hp1mr]

I would have never thought the track was supposed to sound so clear and nice, you really evoked great memories from my childhood with this one… like the other guys are writing, is it possible for you to review the bass and percussion, sounds like they are missing. You did a great job with this track. Thanks a lot for this one!

[@aninymouse1651]

I used to listen to this song for as long as possible by constantly flying in between each world but never landing. You could keep the song going by landing on another Funky's Flights space. Those break dance cuts were great btw👌 I can't tell on my shitty eat buds, but the song might need more bass.

[@alairgamer2379]

I always hear the scream sounds like "GLORIA!" So cool man!!!!

[@gawreluck]

this beats any of funky's themes by far the best one

[@LNERMallard]

This sounds so freakin' clear and good!

[@kizunadragon9]

i used to leave my SNES on playing this song while i did my homework

[@jason98684]

Top ten favorite jams!😊

[@blackflies5878]

so effin clean!

[@mojoriley4712]

Now lets just imagine Raygun upgraded her move set to this level, with the Funky Flights theme as a backdrop lets just imagine that........

[@cedjogos]

SO EXTREME RAD DUDE!

[@christinemccourt1687]

I wish this could be my ring tone.

[@austinreed7343]

Sounds like we know who Cranky's favorite child is.

[@Elayzee]

THIS is the song I've been waiting for!! Thank you!!!

[@maddestmike5791]

Never get tired of this one. ^^

[@Brabbs]

Theres a song similar to this called Anything by culture beat

[@oaktea]

I feel like hardly anyone would make it to the part of the track that happens at 0:40 onwards unless they were looking for it or just left the game running at Funky's, lol

[@RikouHogashi]

0:41 Break it down to Funky Town!

[@voidvoid7770]

I LOVE IT

[@jensklingenmaier1745]

HOLY MOTHER THIS VERSION BEATS ANYTHING I EVER HEARD AWWW YEAH!

[@FLYNN_TAGGART]

I always though that HIYA was Funky saying HURRY UP! Now I wonder what his DKC3 lines are.

[@aninymouse1651]

KTCH-KA-CHOOYEAH

[@thunderslash94]

Excellent! Maybe 5-10% faster and it would be perfect!

[@Trisma]

Replicated perfectly. Constructive criticism: The levels are off. Drums are far too quiet, no bass etc.

[@sadcattttt]

I never understood why this song has a bunch of people scream MARIO at some parts

[@KYBlueJedi]

This upload is Epically awesome, don't get me wrong. I love what you are doing as this was the first game I owned new. I didn't know the download was the original length :)

[@mojoriley4712]

ASTONISHING🤣🤣🤣

[@highlander7462]

Can anyone else hear what sounds like a woman's voice in the background? At 0:35 it is a humming sound. When the music transitions the humming stops and it sounds like someone saying sop say sop say ay Someone please tell me they can hear it too lol

[@TheSuperPlayer707]

The bass and percussion sounds a little weak compared to the original, and I'm sure that the main instrument in this moment 0:41 should be more acute... But actually is a good recreation. Great work Sam!

[@DespyCL]

Yeah, the bass should be louder, you can barely hear it.

[@Yoshi92]

everything you said.

[@dredre_lj2003]

Almost sounds like Mortal Kombat theme song

[@torrent9666]

It originally was intended to be in a fighting game, Killer Instinct

[@dredre_lj2003]

​@@torrent9666well says alot👍

[@gilition]

Nice. Sounds better then the KI version

[@LudwigVilas]

Where I can find that one dude?

[@gilition]

@@LudwigVilas kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHOqpotpipx5pNk

[@nfrmptbongo9439]

I'll try listening to the flac files later just in case it's youtube killing audio as usual, but the initial synth sounds too chiptuney? Maybe my memory is playing tricks on me, but I remember it more drumey. P.D. My adjectives game is level 9999. Don't argue with it.

[@AirshBornely]

Great restoration, but there's an actual uncompressed version of the real song on KZbin. It's cool hearing the difference.

[@slickpapaj]

FINALY THANK YOU!!!

[@bomberman855]

This is truly Funky. :)

[@simon995pci]

this is the ultimate dude song

[@luisvasquez2857]

Baile phunk defensa personal

[@ocielgonzalezalcala590]

Nice job

[@ishicoatlnaemarestrangelou9435]

awesome

[@ricky9194]

The randoms "OH" sounds like the alpha Mario voice from Mario 64 jasjaj

[@s.s.r.s2641]

Now i have what to listen while mkwiiting

[@milspec4]

Drive a convertible with this on.

[@mitchmanexe243]

YES

[@ssjmura1654]

Those breakdance cuts tho, lmao

[@DiegoAlcardeAdv]

1:50 Hahahahah very nice bro

[@Bardockssj2003]

Rage of lunacy from Bleach oh wait this game came way before Bleach was even made.

[@danielhackett1581]

7.57... hi-hi-hiiiiiYaaaaa!

[@gameingdude2266]

Damn just makes me wanna learn how to breakdance

[@kingnick6260]

👍

[@HabsGamer]

tabarnak que c'est bon!

[@gameingdude2266]

This might have been Jago's original theme before they changed it

[@SuperFlasher27]

Bruh I use this song for my homework

[@LordGanondorf.]

HI Yah

[@91krlos]

Good quality, jammin, do you know where I can download the HI-YAH sample?. Thanks. I suscribed

[@mewa3263]

When the 😳

[@wearywanderer1912]

It's missing the drums.

[@thefilmfrontier6822]

Maybe someone’s already asked this, but did you use a Roland S770 soundfont or the real thing?

[@fedeno6710]

leave the link the wav format

[@Raider8784]

Haaahh uh!

[@jaketheyounggiant]

Funky Kong is a Vietnam War vet

[@HighLanderPonyYT]

HI-HI-HIYYAAAH!

[@DisneyDude1928]

HIY-*Oof*

[@burnvalves7874]

This song is not in the "no-extended" version. Im trying to find it in your channel and I cant

[@Comedordeprimas134]

Vim pelo Guilherme Analisa

[@an4bioz]

Good Job! I don't against supporting some amount, but Paypal not good, not friendly for my country (RF). its (paypal) orient to the west, as well as patrion , I guess

[@giovanirocha6410]

Oooooooo I A

[@aaronthemusician3894]

Can I get a 0:13