Gerudo Valley - Orchestral Jazz Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

A flamenco/Spanish orchestral infused Jazz orchestra arrangement of one of video game musics most beloved themes, Gerudo Valley from The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time! This arrangement features an incredible piano cadenza by the one and only Natalie Tennenbaum
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"The 8-Bit Big Band" is a 30-65 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music from all consoles and eras arranged in a large ensemble Jazz/Pop/Rock setting!
Blending together timeless musical themes from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, and more then re-arranging them in genres and styles of all musical inspirations, The 8-Bit Big Band has members from all around the world, but most reside primarily in New York City, and are some of the most highly sought after musicians and performers.
Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
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@CRosenMusic
FULL CREDITS:
Alto Sax 1 - Andrew Gould
Alto Sax 2 - Josh Plotner
Tenor Sax 1 - Sam Dillon
Tenor Sax 2 - Zac Zinger
Bari Sax - Adison Evans
Trumpet 1 - Bryan Davis
Trumpet 2 - John Lake
Trumpet 3 - Chloe Rowlands
Trumpet 4 - Jami Dauber
Trombone 1 - Jimmy O'Connell
Trombone 2 - Mariel Bildsten
Trombone 3 - Rebecca Patterson
Bass Trombone - Ron Wilkins
Violins - Lavinia Pavlish, Tomoko Akaboshi, Meitar Forkosh, Audrey Hayes, Francesca Dardani, Kiku Enomoto
Violas - Sarah Greene, Jarvis Benson, Laura Sacks, Tia Allen
Cellos - Sasha Ono, Kristine Kruta
Harp - Liann Cline
Bass - Charlie Rosern
Piano - Natalie Tennenbaum
Guitar - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Bryan Carter
Percussion - Joe Tucker
Arrangements and Production - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Shot and Edited by Halleloo Productions
VFX/Animation by Taylor Russell
Thumbnail art by @MikeKILLUZ
#the8bitbigband #videogamemusic #videogamejazz

[@JamCooper]

They clearly told this pianist, "Hey, have a little fun in the beginning." She killed it.

[@Pizzaetertje]

Pretty sure I saw smoke coming of those hands

[@ErikCPianoman]

Damn, that pianist is flexing with that cornucopia of varying piano techniques at the start. Amazing rendition and production! Hats off to all involved.

[@js1.987]

Underrated comment

[@georgie984]

Glad to see you here, monsieur ‘Piano Man’

[@ZeldaFan940]

I like the guy on the drums XD but yes the piano is beyond amazing wasn't expecting it to be this hardcore Also i can play good piano of this song but it does sound twice as good with all the instruments in place

[@jurytortoise5397]

Wow the pianist got complimented by Erik. That means its seriously impressive.

[@GreenBoy9000]

That's a whole cadenza there.

[@AurelioProvedo]

I am from Seville, possibly the place where flamenco and Semana Santa traditions are strongest in Spain. There are parts in this track where I can almost smell the incense as I listen to the trumpets. The documentation work in this version is fantastic, beyond words. And it goes without saying that, even without the accurate representation such a wide range of styles from spanish music, this would still come out as a magnificent arrangement. Standing ovation!!!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats awesome of you to say!! Thank you so much!

[@Pedrithor]

No sabes la alegría que me da al ver a un paisano comentando en este vídeo. Grandísimo descubrimiento el de este canal 😁

[@emptyd8364]

Saludos desde sevilla alcala de guadaira!

[@patriciosanchez5463]

Espaaaaaaaaaña🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@EchoLog]

My nose burns when the trumpets play certain things, he ain't lying about how good it is.

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

Damn thats an incredibly skilled pianist. Also all the people in their gaming shirts have my respect.

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

@Bob Bobbertson if youre used to other versions i could see that.

[@00bean00]

@Bob Bobbertson Talk to the arranger

[@pandapotato1617]

Bob Bobbertson it goes on for a bit too long but it probably took a lot of practice.

[@huh5399]

Bob Bobbertson lol cringe? what?

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

That's the level you'd expect from any professional orchestra pianist, not selling it short because that environment is a very high standards one.

[@maxhoughtonmusic]

5:12 Incredible! A completely silent crash!

[@maniac1469]

Lol you're right

[@WolFv38]

LMAO yes.....

[@TornaitSuperBird]

that’s talent right there

[@bradoliver9324]

Editor probably grabbed the shot from a different take and didn't think much of it.

[@SgtJelly]

That "Malaguena" at 3:40 sent chills down my spine! I loved that so much! Excellent job!

[@a-gappower1574]

No kidding, what an easter egg- most people probably have no idea lol

[@lymytbreak21]

I WAS WAITING TO SEE IF SOMEONE ELSE HEARD IT TOO

[@neddamka]

I was working when I heard this for the first time and just stopped dead when they started playing it. Took me completely by surprise!

[@TheRealBibwitHarte]

@@neddamka Idk what this part is but hearing it the first time made me go back and replay it, what is it referencing?

[@mikeferry3475]

Absolutely outstanding. All of you are wonderfully talented. Much respect to the pianist on this one!

[@meltingautumn867]

It sounds great but the funny thing is. Despite sounding awesome almost anyone can play it. Its easy enough. Talkin about the piano anyways. Not too sure about the other instruments

[@thearcheduck8746]

@@meltingautumn867 that's a dickish thing to say...

[@jakobbruhspenning]

I don't know how much of it is talent and how much is hard work, they are all amazing musicians.

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

@@meltingautumn867 I've played woodwinds, brass and piano. That level of piano playing is not "easy enough" or something "anyone can play", especially on a grand with weighted keys. It's a skill, like any other instrument. Don't be disrespectful dude.

[@ErikCPianoman]

@@meltingautumn867 no. You’re wrong. The double thirds scale alone isn’t something just ‘anyone can play’. I’m gonna assume you don’t actually play piano, or if you do, not enough to accurately judge the difficulty of something just by watching it. Because your comment is so off-base it’s comical.

[@caseyhanford7522]

The Malaguena quote just confirmed my thought that a similar arrangement should be fielded by a DCI corps.

[@LisaLizTrombone]

Haha, YES Malaguena!

[@matthewquach4552]

YES

[@matthewquach4552]

I knew I couldn't have been the only one thinking that!

[@danieldelapena8369]

Was almost hoping they threw some concierto aranjuez in there, but malagueña works well also

[@LuisAbarcaCarvajal]

según escuché era "rumba", no malagueña... igual me falta estudiar los palos del flamenco

[@MorreKorb]

"Orchestral jazz orchestra version" Hmm, yes, the orchestra here is made out of orchestra.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Hahah good point, I should probably adjust that. Typing too fast

[@chrischtea]

@@The8BitBigBand "2 hours ago"

[@brendan9734]

I bet they used... *GASP* *INSTRUMENTS*

[@MorreKorb]

@@brendan9734 *UNBELIEVABLE!*

[@Pixelman546]

@@brendan9734 I died at this

[@MythrilZenith]

5:20 brought me to tears. Requiem of Spirit was perfect

[@catstack2395]

Gave me literal chills

[@zeldafan200]

JoJo reference?

[@MarkH]

@@zeldafan200 ???

[@zeldafan200]

@@MarkH BIG BAND:REQUIM

[@kinggordoproductions6203]

I’ve seen a lot of Gerudo Valley covers in my day.....and this by far is one of the finest!

[@johnblue4082]

Ymfah is probably adding to his playlists right now

[@matthewfera2954]

Glad I'm not the only who thought this!

[@bedheadedfreak6940]

Bet

[@damperpayload5656]

Ahh, I see you’re a man of culture as well

[@pidorsouls8240]

How to get Gerudo Valley early (No Epona)

[@realhyrulesoverlord]

LMAO

[@PrideHablemosdeTerror]

Truly amazing! One of The finest arrangements i've heard. Don't ever stop bringing us your music 😊

[@grandolddrummer]

Retro Remix Revue do a fantastic Gerudo Valley as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6KwZKKkbq1rpac

[@medotaku9360]

I think this was actually Koji Kondo's piece, right?

[@amadeus5889]

That opening D7 piano run was like a late Romantic concert etude in miniature. Absolutely loved it, and loved the whole performance.

[@chris564]

That you guys don't have more views/subscribers is criminal. You are by far the most talented video game arrangement cover artists I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. As someone with a history in music, your sense for musicality does not go unnoticed. Dropping just a cheeky little taste of Malaguena halfway through here put a smile on my face like nothing else.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats so nice thanks for the kind words :) one listener at a time you know! Appreciate you checking it out

[@chris564]

@@The8BitBigBand My pleasure! You all make me want to crank out my clarinet again :)

[@rezahydra]

WHAT IN HYLIA’S NAME, I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!!! It’s been known that this was coming since your live shows, but I’ve been curious, especially recently, on why it was taking so long. Granted I knew it was a longer piece, however I wasn’t expecting _the entirety of the Gerudo Desert Arc from Ocarina of Time to be animated._ You all continually surpass my expectations each and every time, and my only wish is that I could’ve listened to this sooner! Gosh, I can only imagine you guys doing Twilight Princess’ Hyrule Fields theme, or a Banjo-Kazooie track. You guys are amazing and are some of the most talented musicians on this platform, if not the most, and don’t let yourselves forget it.

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Many thanks, I busted my hind quarters animating it so its incredibly gratifying to see that people like it :)

[@rezahydra]

@Taylor Russell The thanks and praise is not enough, as you truly did something astounding.

[@PsiVolt]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator honestly this video blew me away, this song is among my favorite video game tracks of all time and seeing the animated story of my childhood game where I first it had me in tears seriously incredible!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

@@PsiVolt holy cow, that's awesome to hear! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video so much! Really, it's this kid and of emotional connection that makes me so grateful to be a part of something like this, thank you so much!

[@gonzy6900]

When I Saw the profile photo, I thought it was My commentary, bruh

[@lavenderva2507]

Ahhh, this brings me back to the days of sneaking into the Gerudo Fortress, saving those carpenters, having fun with the target-shooting minigame, beating that one mini dungeon, beating the absolute crap out of those witch elemental ladies. Those were the days. This is my absolute favorite version of this song, overtaking the Smash version. And I LOVE the addition of the Requiem of Spirit at the end. You guys are absolutely fantastic at any composition you do!! Please keep up the good work!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thanks for the kind words!!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@average4899]

Anyone else see the look of frustration at 4:44

[@RepentInReprise]

LOL

[@FullMetalRev]

This is probably the only version that is actually truly better than the original flamenco guitar version from the N64 soundtrack. The composition and arrangement for this piece are just unparalleled. I find myself here listening to this again and again. Absolutely fantastic work by everyone in the band.

[@beatlesguy]

That build up to "Malagueña" gave me all the major feels. My band nerd self is happy.

[@rinne1911]

Don't ask why, but those trumpets at minute 2:56 stole my heart

[@RDR911]

Man the Brass put in work in this band. I wish we could get something featuring them this heavily again.

[@Vince5754Pro]

I've heard this arrangement by 8-bit Big Band before, but connecting the flow of the song to this animatic was executed perfectly! Great art, too.

[@epicgamner1139]

IT JUST GETS BETTER EVERY TIME I HEAR IT JESUS this song deserves a grammy

[@crescendoverture]

can't believe that nobody i've seen has commented on this yet, but i absolutely adore the way that the music reflects the story being told through the animation.

[@olliesidaway]

“Hey I’m in an orchestra” “Oh, cool what do you play?” “......the claps”

[@KaiWolf18]

3:42 getting mad Malaguena vibes from this part

[@IONATVS]

KaiWolf You should, they quoted it directly. That is straight-up the main melody from Malagueña.

[@hplalakrs2001]

The Malagueña sampling at 3:43 is *chef's kiss*.

[@emz33]

I just came here from watching the 25th anniversary rendition of this. They totally lost the clear flamenco inspiration in their version so I’m super happy to hear this version be so accurate ❤

[@shaunsmith9013]

Seems blasphemous to not have the flamenco inspiration baked in

[@princeapoopoo5787]

Yeah, I'm not the kind of person who thinks that remakes of songs have to be like the originals, but I won't lie, that version was a little disappointing considering how rare video game music concerts are.

[@ChrisLove713]

MY GOD THE PIANIST AT THE START!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Demonskunk]

That was the most epic sandwich I've ever made. More seriously, the art really adds to this, you can really feel the story playing out through the music as it changes pace and tone.

[@miguelzamora2011]

I love how the gameplay is being displayed. I'm getting nostalgia as I watch and listen 🥲

[@papawah3512]

5:41 Link: "Oh? You're Approaching Me?Instead of running away, you're coming right to me?" Bridge: naw fam, I'm just a bridge. Link: "Oh ho! Then come as close as you like." Bridge: wat

[@trackernivrig]

Papa WAH lol this is great.

[@dakotabedward3018]

Was that a JOJO REFERENCE???!!!!

[@unlimited8410]

@@dakotabedward3018 Who is Joe?

[@xc_gwpl]

that bridge was jotaro in disguise

[@Zekiraeth]

@@thejosesarangoproject5700 Joseph Stalin's birth name was Joseph Dzhugashvili (dzh pronounced sorta like a J) meaning Stalin was actually a Jojo.

[@bruisermachina13]

1:59 "Oh, look, it's the purples." -Arin Hanson, 2018

[@TheBlueGoldenHawk]

What game was he playing?

[@JFed4]

TheBlueGoldenHawk ocarina of time lol

[@TheBlueGoldenHawk]

@@JFed4 Thanks!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

As the man who animated this and also a huge Game Grumps fan, I approve. Dan and Arin got me through the more mundane portions of the process, hyuckin it up like champs in the background while drawing the hylian shield for the 80th time (lol)

[@matingilardi]

PIANO MASTERY! She's incredible

[@gacd2104]

Caballeros, es hora de coger nuestras espadas maestras y reconquistar las Indias Now, seriously speaking, I can't believe I've ignored this cover for so long. It's amazing and probably some of your best work.

[@BanyoPK]

And once again, here I'm listening this masterpiece, I'm so grateful to live in the same time of The 8-Bit Big Band

[@Kabooomof]

That piano intro was like ✨✨✨✨✨

[@osegoodproductions227]

the biggest mistake was locking up link with all his gear

[@trumpetguy13]

Man, that last Trumpet 1 note was SPICY 🥵😍🤤

[@escudojoreg5194]

I live in Portugal, and despite this being clearly geared towards giving more Spanish vibes, I still hear it almost like one of our "Passo Dobrados", definitely something I could see our Filarmonic Orchestra playing. Amazing job!

[@AndyAlmeida.]

The best way to start my day.

[@loganhadlock]

I'm loving the Andalucia you threw in I always LOVE when you throw in classical-type stuff it's so tasteful and mixes well with the awesome video game stuff

[@gwenttreebeard]

At first, I thought the Malagueña vibes were accidental but then it turned into the mashup I literally never would have thought I wanted, I'm glad this is in my life

[@draconikratosus]

I've got this song set as my wake up alarm, and it does not fail to get me going.

[@p8p877]

Absolutely brilliant pianist! Lizst would be scared if she walked in 😄

[@lordz19]

you know it’s good when the horns kick in and it gives you goosebumps

[@logans8517]

The build up with the rising action was perfectly matched with the drawings

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thank you

[@eosborne6495]

The switch to tango/habanera time halfway through is so hip.

[@metroidmckay]

this popped up on my recommended and I'm glad it did because it's literally 8bbb's best track yet

[@RicPendragon]

My biggest regret for 2020, is only finding this channel in the last few days of the year! I could have been listening for so much longer 😭

[@ANTREU96]

This is one of the best video game pieces ever and this rendition is peak

[@jandc43014]

Seriously almost all of these arrangements make me cry. I just wanna learn how to arrange like this 😭

[@TonyLeer]

That intro was mindblowing

[@mermaidchilde]

Love the ending with the requieum of spirit loved this!

[@InspiringBard]

This has been the undisputed champion of video game music for 24 years.

[@nasiruwilliams8514]

Drum solo in the beginning is awesome

[@nasiruwilliams8514]

I’m transcribing it

[@JimBoom92]

Wow. Great version and the graphic are chosen perfectly.

[@user-ze5lz6qm4k]

Zelda!!! Tears in my eyes.I'm standing and claps. Fantastic.

[@trogger93]

That piano intro reminds me a LOT of Saint Saens Egyptian Piano Concerto -- amazing!

[@Scratchydoesmusic]

IN NO WORLD SHOULD THE PIANISTS HANDS BE MOVING THAT FAST

[@bluetongue7723]

The one and a half introduction made the hit soooo much better

[@thorbengroven3977]

Oh boy, I got to play Ocraina of Time again...

[@victorvilchez6672]

BEST arrangement IVE ever seen of One of my favourite videogames theme. Astonishing

[@irenechang5744]

I LOVE this arrangement! Goose bump moment watching this song as the finale of live concerts by the 8- Bit Big Band!! Two Amazing shows in Boston on March 1st, ending two hour epic concert with this song!!! If you have not seen their live concert yet, you have not experienced the thrill, dynamics, and the musicianship of this band led by Charlie Rosen. Not only you hear this incredible music but you FEEL the power of this orchestra LIVE!

[@DresLafat]

Damn, finishing with the Requiem of Spirit ❤‍🔥 Awesome band!

[@alejandrogutierrez5939]

No puedo dejar de escuchar esto, esta musica me llena de ganas de vivir ❤️

[@Benefacez]

This deserves much more views... Very underrated version.

[@horatio8208]

Natalie Tennenbaum... never have I seen such astounding articulation done with a piece like Gerudo Valley... very well done. While everyone did amazing, that intro stole my heart and hid it in the sandstorms of Gerudo...

[@zenboomboxfender5191]

dear god. drum and piano solo at the start blew my mind

[@jessilink3942]

I loved how you sneaked in parts of other songs such as Malagueña to really bring the piece to life!!!!! Keep it up!!

[@TonyLeer]

Every song you guys do makes me tear up

[@scottevensen2615]

That final trumpet high A 👌

[@raph2415]

1:24 is the BEST drum intro I've ever heard like holyyyy

[@sarenab7856]

That beginning piano solo was sickeningly awesome

[@Ace_WarhawK]

That nod to Stan Kenton's Malaguena was a nice touch 👍

[@erob9446]

You guys made Mariachi Flamenco and Jazz fit together

[@pikambal1105]

guys how do you create such good themes? they remind me of classical music because the song isnt there to sound good but to express or tell something along the music, its awesome

[@hura3986]

Senti uma essência de forró aí hein, sensacional! Kk

[@thatcokestuff]

I liked the animation as well, took me back to playing on my 64 back in the day

[@fungoose2195]

this is a certified hood classic

[@lethallohn]

I just walked into the Gerudo cantina.

[@BryanCarthell]

That piano… that piano!

[@BorgztheDutchCyborg]

Favourite track in the game!

[@electroman8024]

I walked into a room today, and somebody started singing this song at me

[@Sir_Xurr]

That was AMAZING

[@narmale]

this is probably my fave song from OoT that i played soooo many times... and wow did you guys do it an amazing job!!!! bravo!

[@SuperNolanMan]

I’ve been listening to this on Spotify the last month or two. Love that your arrangements are there to enjoy!

[@Silph_Co]

One of my favorite songs from this album, love the visuals too. Also, I’m really excited for whenever the video for the Ducktales Moon Theme cover will come out

[@YoshisaurUnderscore]

This is so good! The music is amazing and the animations are so beautiful. And that pianist was incredible.

[@The_Burber]

The art is awesome!

[@HDGamerofficial]

THAT WAS MIND BLOWINGLY INCREDIBLE!!! The animation, the entire band, THE PIANIST OH MY LORD!!! Amazing job everyone who worked in this! 👏👏👏

[@MooCartoon]

Y'all need to be so much more popular! There's incredible production value in these videos and amazing talent in these arrangements and performances. Truly incredible work.

[@TheCreepypro]

so incredibly awesome and well performed!

[@dnegron8]

What an incredible and fearless Pianist! NAILED IT!

[@wackojds4725]

You guys always cheer me up with your covers

[@ParrishT3]

It went from Mariachi, to big band to like New Orleans zoot suit. Man what a switch up.

[@lietz13]

3:41 just malaguena lol, sick reference

[@JhonatanOldSchool]

dude omg. you guys are all amazing but THAT PIANIST GOT ME THE CHILLSSS

[@CHIDOtaku]

WOW!! THAT PIANO!