GTA 4 Theme

Grand Theft Auto... the Soviet Connection 🎳
Grand Theft Auto Playlist • 🚗 Grand Theft Auto
Instrumentation:
12 Violins
12 Violas
8 Cellos
2 Double Bass
2 Flutes
1 Bassoon
1 Contrabass Clarinet
1 Alto Saxophone
2 Trumpets
3 Euphonium
1 Mandolin
1 Banjolele
1 Stylophone
1 Electric Guitar
1 Bass Guitar
14 Male Voices
Castanets, Cabasa, Djembe, Hihat, Bowed Cymbal, Tambourine
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Also known as... the Grand Theft Auto 4 Loading Screen Music
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🗡️ GTA Soviet Connection Theme -- • GTA 4 Theme
🎵 Cover by Luke Pickman -- / instrumentmaniac
#grandtheftauto #gta #sovietconnection

[@RblxDissTracker]

GTA 5 loading screen: “Ugh. Just load already.” GTA 4 loading screen: “Don’t stop loading please!”

[@InstrumentManiac]

so true 👀

[@antman.qb.8]

I've been playing it on Xbox Series S as of lately and the loading screen lasts like 5 seconds...it only gets to the first slide or whatever, so no Soviet Connection really

[@DreadStoryVault]

This is an genious loading song

[@THESTOCH1234]

​@@InstrumentManiac We Are Number one

[@xannyfeel]

Playing gta 4 as a kid when it was time of transition of 3D to HD rockstar era, even the loading screens of gta 4 was a masterpiece

[@bummer7736]

no way, gta 4 content is still being made in 2024. i love it.

[@burrowthechurro]

@@anubis4695as it should. Been waiting for the game to get back to trending…I never left.

[@xcruell]

It's the best GTA, of course people still make GTA 4 content :D

[@senjuebro]

Great job brother

[@DrathVader]

GTA IV seems to be having a resurgence in popularity right now and im absolutely here for it

[@angelgjr1999]

It has a cult following

[@ganyu_literally]

Let's go bowling, cousin.

[@FGLxrdsznz]

Niko: don't know if you can hear it Roman but I am in a helicopter Michelle has got me by the balls!! :Edit Most Liles I've gotten MOM IM FAMOUSSS!!!

[@CudaZen]

Don't you dare decline bowling with Roman >:[

[@Denis-r9m]

POV people who didn't kill Dimitri before last mission.They will not experience this until next walkctrough

[@Nikilite]

​@@FGLxrdsznz You made me remember this dialogue AHHAHA

[@GK-we4co]

Bowing*

[@batt0usai377]

GTA SA: Family is everything GTA V: Reality is fake and can be bought GTA IV: Death is the only constant truth of life.

[@KENSHIROez3260]

GTA Vice City: just because you used to be lowly people, doesn't mean you can't be THE BOSS

[@jeffreykirkley6475]

GTA VCS: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. GTA VC: Those closest to you are the ones who stand to gain the most betraying you. GTA SA: Those with your best interests in mind are indistinguishable from those with a knife raised to stab you. GTA LCS: Even at the top, someone will try to screw you. GTA III: Money and power only go as far as your ability to defend yourself from threats both seen and unseen.

[@vvvxt]

GTA 3: ".....!!!"

[@hockdudu]

GTA 2: "And remember, respect is everything!"

[@vvvxt]

@@hockdudu *belch and fart noises*

[@doodskie999]

This is why I never get mad at GTA IV's long loading screen, the music is always fire

[@HritwRaje]

And then when the game finally loads, there's that beep for prompt. I still remember those as if it are yesterday!

[@chewynettles7911]

@@HritwRaje Exactly this 😂😂😂😂

[@DenizDales]

GTA V crime life: 🥳🏖☀️🌈 GTA IV actual crime life: 🗽🌆💀😔

[@wolf_ksa071]

Yeah! GTA IV

[@CreepyMemes]

GTA VI florida man: 🐊🏄‍♂🌴🍑

[@tokicokybov]

Это суровый жизненый триллер боевик, лучший сюжет из всех частей gta на мой взгляд

[@PaulRudd1941]

​@@tokicokybov without a doubt, one of the greatest stories ever told in a video game.

[@Artem-qq7du]

​@@tokicokybovда, брат славянский, игра просто близка по менталитету нам, русским людям

[@RyucioFade]

Bro casually drops the hardest GTA IV intro cover in 2024

[@thedude3005]

dame da ne!! don't you have to dame da save the tojo clan!!1 what are you dame dameing here! The yakuza 4 needs you to dame da to the rescue!!!

[@Chief_Ten_Bears]

And it'll probably remain on the top until 6 comes out!

[@johnny_sins_himself]

God I hate your generation.

[@Niko.MP3]

yakuz

[@Koshunen]

Judgement Kazzy on the line.

[@user-sarmistharoy]

Gta V feels like a movie but Gta IV feels like an experience Gta iv hits hard

[@otomoravec1732]

as a fan of both, thats a very nice analogy!

[@Oscar97o]

Well they're all inspired by movies really

[@craigsampson3386]

​@Oscar97o I just watched the movie Heat from 1995 and I think GTA5 is heavily inspired by it.

[@channelz1xwebr]

Sincerely, someone who has never played GTA IV.

[@LeoMastroTV]

TBH, San Andreas is still far better than GTAIV and GTAV is better as well IMO. Never got into IV because I just couldn't really connect with the character.

[@ChiefBret]

I love that the sole focus in the video is on the instruments, it really emphasizes each individual part of the piece

[@kida9195]

This song captures something no other soundtrack has in a video game aside from Halo 3. This feels like the dirty streets of New York should. The game captured NY perfectly, and this soundtrack elevates it.

[@colornavy]

So this is what the dream feels like. This is the victory we longed for - Niko B

[@torbenfranke1859]

GTA IV was so criminally underrated (ironically) because Nico was, at least in my eyes, quite different from the other GTA protagonists we had befor.

[@juanengel6285]

Exactly what makes it so unique. IV competes heavily with SA for best of the franchise in my opinion

[@DatBoi_TheGudBIAS]

@@juanengel6285 both. both is gud

[@Idaleconez]

Эта часть самая серьёзная; более взрослая, чем остальные. Игрокам такое не по душе

[@pleasekillyoursef]

Honestly GTA4 was closer to RDR than to GTA in many ways

[@BlueHawkPictures17]

how in the hell is GTA4 underrated

[@MrPeterGoldman]

The composer really understood the assignment.

[@tjpurba9]

The same guy composed the San Andreas theme song

[@youwantmeh456]

@@tjpurba9 that dude deserves an award if he didn't get one cause sheesh both are iconic.

[@salami99]

@@tjpurba9 dj pooh helped alot on SA theme too

[@ktgame2640]

No game ost has ever understood the assignment harder

[@divinecomedian2]

I think he misunderstood it. He went way harder than was expected of him.

[@SeekerOf7ruth]

Man, I keep coming back to this theme no matter what. Such an iconic, cinematic composition that is a pleasure to hear.

[@InstrumentManiac]

😌🙏

[@FallingDrop234]

-How many instruments you can play? -Yes

[@Koshunen]

Yes means a specific number?

[@Fifasher2K]

​@@Koshunen Yes means yes.

[@FallingDrop234]

@@Koshunen Yes means yes.

[@Vladimir_Putin1952]

@@Koshunen Yes means yes.

[@LittleTimmy_05]

@@Koshunen Yes means yes.

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

The last GTA cover was amazing, I'm sure this one will be even better.

[@haynabrahma3635]

Me too

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Bryce!

[@icey_sickle]

hello bryce, it appears you are everywhere. goodie!

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

​@@icey_sickle seems to be a true statement.

[@TheBeanMan263]

That ending part with the trumpet, flute, electric guitar and bassoon I think was amazing

[@ImTorryTF2]

Finally someone covers this song will all the instruments actually used

[@TeodorSH]

Didn't SquidPhysics do this ages ago? But yeah, this cover slaps too!

[@paulytheking7365]

How to know a video game’s theme is good: it has not just a cover by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, but also the GOAT Luke Pickman.

[@alanjohn2675]

0:01 Daddy's back you betcheees!!!

[@PG03TheGod]

XD

[@healthybright-d2l]

Can't unhear it 😂

[@B70220]

😂

[@moose3124]

Tbh That was the first thing I heard, Im Not Proud of IT xDD hahahahah

[@bearman9033]

I've been coming back to this cover for a while and I still hear it everytime 😂

[@HeadsetHistorian]

The recording quality and overall production is insane, sounds so good.

[@callisvitor]

This is sooooo impressive. I hope KZbin algorithm chooses you and blesses someone’s ear with this art piece!

[@numerouscolours]

It was me. I was blessed

[@ArsenAl-zorK]

It just did for me and Im beyond glad it did. Time to abuse that replay button.

[@crabruler1590]

I’ve never played a GTA game before, but holy smokes, this is GOOD. The string instruments all went HARD

[@1mariomaniac]

Highly recommend, great games.

[@Mutaburasaurus]

GTA IV goes HARD as well. Would absolutely recommend.

[@corniel657]

Bro you living under a rock or something?

[@Tumama64_]

You probably grew up too fast gta was the childhood game of most kids

[@isminivermekistemeyenmahmut]

How?

[@rexarn781]

The gta 4 song is literally the greatest thing rockstar has ever done

[@christianfrost8660]

One of the last great things they ever did.

[@gateauapero5608]

@@christianfrost8660 red dead redemption 2 is up there tho

[@christianfrost8660]

@@gateauapero5608 I can't speak on that because I have never played that game, but I did include the word "one" for such a purpose.

[@user-s8gma48zzl34]

Don't know what everyone is talking about, GTA V was one of the last great things they did

[@Alex_stukov]

Маньяк, вернул меня в годы когда GTA 4 загружалась тысячу лет и я только и делал что слушал музыку эту, блин.

[@lecobra418]

Best GTA theme in my opinion, it's so grimy you can't just don't like it! Best GTA too in my opinion, the only I will never be tired to revisit at least once every other year!

[@christianfrost8660]

I normally play all three stories, twice per year.

[@mygetawayart]

the strings here are really what make the GTA IV theme the most iconic gta theme

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

It's a great theme, but by no means this is the most iconic GTA theme.

[@Gremista_Raíz]

​@@Quicksilver_CookieSan Andreas it's the second and it doesn't comes close to GTA 4 's theme

[@Brandon_J]

@@Quicksilver_Cookie Music is subjective.

[@umcaraqualquer3640]

​@@Brandon_JHe is not wrong. "Iconic" implies popular, the staple of the franchise, which by no means is "Soviet Connection".

[@KravtsovAlex]

Волшебное исполнение великолепной композиции! Браво!

[@Tleatlnox59]

A GTA 4's main theme cover in 2024? Hell yeah!!!!

[@epich307]

00:11 looks like a bunch of spiders are crawling on somebody and consuming their soul lol

[@johnny_ca]

i don’t see it

[@MDamyanov19]

Bro casually dropped the hardest cover of the gta 4 theme known to mankind

[@Jo-Wilbe-Dina]

Definitely going down as one of the best covers of GTA IV ever created.

[@haynabrahma3635]

I Love these instrumentals, the guy puts so much effort in his videos

[@fear-zx]

As a musician, the variety of instruments a single guy can sing it's actually very impressive. Very underrated video man, you deserve a subscribe!

[@beatmusic888]

В GTA IV самый лучший саундтрек из всех GTA....❤

[@user-s8gma48zzl34]

GTA SA: am I a joke to you?

[@jail212]

@@user-s8gma48zzl34gta sa is iconic

[@anomcat]

Hearing this before playing make the game look even better

[@Once_a_racer_Always_racist]

умение владеть стольким количеством инструментов - достойно уважения

[@drippyvapi]

Да, so big talent

[@mr.oranges5724]

I love reading Russian translations cause it always sounds slightly poetic lmao

[@johnahrens3214]

​@@mr.oranges5724lmao it fits the gta 4 vibe perfectly too

[@tokicokybov]

Удивляет, как люди догадались слепить все эти инструменты вместе и создать такую отличную музыку

[@izperehoda]

@@mr.oranges5724As a Russian speaker, i can say that it is, truly, always slightly poetic.

[@huntovsky]

1:00 - This sounds like James Bond. Soviet one

[@wooden_fireman]

Zhenya Bondarev)

[@kalibalsaeid9137]

the rise to 1:48 was so good I left a like just for that part

[@mayohoskotwrandttte]

The violin and guitar “chorus” makes me think of the characters running away after they complete the heist

[@ardientedo]

while the music was already superb, the lightning the filming of this video just enhance the experience.

[@El_Soy]

The GTA IV theme song might be the best one, it's just so good

[@tirian14]

Carl???

[@El_Soy]

@@tirian14 OH MY GAWD

[@jujelidze]

Спасибо за видео ☺️ Для меня эта песня ассоциируется с беззаботными днями, когда я смотрела прохождение четвертой части на стриме у друга. Он ради ачивки искал всех голубей, и мы весь стрим просто лайтово общались в чате с остальными зрителями и смеялись. Недооцененная часть

[@thedeadkeepitmetalcovers]

Gives me a headache just thinking about learning, playing, recording and mixing each of the instruments. Amazing job! 👏👏

[@pvtmiller21]

what a cover, just saying good job dosent cut. man you nailed it! killer job :D

[@InstrumentManiac]

thanks man!

[@DarthJarJar6]

I sometimes turn off my wifi for 3 seconds to keep listening

[@insertlogohere2643]

Using a mandolin as a hammered dulcimer is absolutely genius, awesome video!

[@milesmatheson6421]

Damn i cryed. This story is so inspiring. The game that left such a mark is RockStar's first attempt to create a beautiful drama. This opening scene with the ship, god. You conveyed all the emotions perfectly

[@patrickbateman8041]

2008 was different

[@poorman9259]

it really was

[@irvancrocs1753]

GTA 4, MGS 4, Fallout 3, Left 4 Dead, Gears of Wars 2, Burnout Paradise, Far Cry 2, CoD: World at War, Valkyrie Chronicles... What a year..

[@KryzysX]

Absolute artistry of a piece.

[@SomethingShabby]

This is absolutely amazing, I have so much respect for people who can play instruments with this kinda mastery. Phenomenal

[@pp_daniella]

My favorite song from the GTA franchise! You killed it!

[@sharkmug1583]

A fabulous arrangement. The bowed cymbal and voices sounded incredible. Considering the title: Inside a department store, clean and beautiful. - Wrap me a kilogram of meat please. The clerk in a dazzling white apron pulls out a dazzling white paper: - Give me your meat!

[@nightterror89]

My favorite gta, more serious overall and with some really depressing stuff and a theme that matches, ty for this video!!

[@чикибрири]

Gta 4 is literally crime life as it

[@altin34]

Реально ВЕЛИКАЯ музыка,аж до муражек

[@lordsircocktheviijr.4622]

GTA IV theme music went unbelievably hard!

[@Borman_Ilya]

Чувак ты офигенно исполнил эту легендарную милодию, молодец.

[@Redbear1978]

Fabulous performance mate.

[@Redbear1978]

The nostalgia is real on this one.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Thanks Red I appreciate it!

[@Redbear1978]

Np mate

0:34 oh no, that melody ending with an only single hit left me felt missing. well, the original probably not even on a guitar so, good job replicating it.

[@oppositetears]

Cousin, it is you're cousin. Let's go bowling.

[@fotisvlassis3958]

Just amazing bravo man I can’t believe you can play all these instruments and I still struggle to learn guitar

[@CaioRyan12]

The shadow and DARK theme represented by the video colors are amazingly THINKED 😮 OH MY GOOSHH👌🤌!

[@lucasrm7]

0:25 THE BASS IN THIS PART IS LOUDER THE SOUND BUT WAS GOOD

[@thetitanninja6317]

Bro ive watched this like 20 times now, you're extremely talented. IT'S SO DAMN GOOD MANNN

[@InstrumentManiac]

🙏🙏🙏

[@WanderingMind_]

This is what the dream feels like, this is the victory we longed for.

[@YouhavetheNCRontheline]

This slaps

[@divinecomedian2]

The most epic GTA theme and one of the most epic video game songs ever

[@aafaq6134]

If the most replayed stat is at the end of a youtube video, then you know you have stumbled upon greatness.

[@DistinctCellsInterlinked]

Luke, I found you through your incredible TTTE covers, but “Soviet Connection” has always been my favourite GTA theme (I voted for this in your poll, obviously) and - unsurprisingly - you’ve smashed it out of the park! P.S. The roll neck was an apt touch

[@tomasdelgadozini]

The best theme song of a video game I ever heard in my life.

[@imDanoush]

I ain't a musician but you did not miss a note and performed it immensely!

[@LucasCunhaRocha]

GTAIV OST is really good, the composers really knew what they were doing.

[@SadGamer620]

ah yes, gta! the game that makes me wanna order 2 number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, 2 number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda!

[@Luksed12]

that's in GTA SA tho

[@ganyu_literally]

That's not gta4....it's san andreas

[@SadGamer620]

idc i forgor to say it in the last cover so nows my chance

[@umbre420]

Take my like for the bait

[@Denis-r9m]

Body .CJ didn't took flight in that point of LC to meet our homeboy Nico .And probably never will because he was so traumatized

[@JoePorterPercussion]

🤘

[@Jaykilyourbrain]

Hello there Mr. Porter!

[@MaxonKrexon]

Sometimes these algorithms give me gold and I'm pleasured to watch it. Keep doing content like this! This is absolutely amazing.

[@natsudr1272]

Rockstar cooked this and lift us waiting for Gta 6

[@hmmhm6620]

Using a mandolin as a dulcimer is insane. Well done!

[@Zaroni_]

I came for the word Soviet. I think I'll stay for those DAMN GOOD SOUNDS!

[@WeeeAffandi]

I finished GTA IV for the first last month and man its criminally under-rated. Easily one of my fav games now

[@renatoigmed]

The biggest crime was the port to PC which at the time no $8,000 computer could run smoothly.

[@jonnygalante7959]

How I envy you that you passed GTA 4 for the first time. I went through it on release a long time ago. Now I would keep my memory and go through it again

[@davemk9]

Same, I passed it for the first time in the beginning of this year. It's pure art and I want to play it again from the beginning. Loved everything about the game and was craving to play it since it came out but my PC was shit and couldn't load textures. At least I enjoyed it now including all the DLCs

[@Travel.videos.turkey]

Roman : Niko my cousin we are living a american dream 😂(in our written letters) Niko: when he realized that are unreal info Roman said lie but this is could be the best game of the gta series Driving physics are very well 😂

[@riloegaming]

I hope we see a resurgence in appreciation for GTA IV. In comparison to V, I honestly feel like it's at this point, underrated.

[@Wix-t2z]

Этот шедевр лучше всех саундтреков ГТА!

[@Mr.MelonHead]

Shit is about to go down with this one, also, I feel like you could do an awesome cover of tough guy alert from mario and luigi

[@JimmyDean986]

That song is perfect for him!

[@osmarsstudios6353]

🎷🐛

[@TristanHughes-kw5nn]

hold up that would be sick

[@BXtremP]

GTA IV was the best GTA ever, especially considering it was gifted with two amazing solo DLCs. GTA V is a goofy competitor next to it, too bad they became greedy and never delivered their promise of solo DLC for it, and instead prefered focusing on the ridiculous microtransactions filled online.

[@andersongames0237]

GTA4 Online was a blast too. Miss those days

[@BXtremP]

@@andersongames0237 Right? Just pure fun online, I remember rushing the old manor west of the city to get the secret Sultan and rush to the airport where all the players were, and try not to get blown by everyone driving as fast as possible on the runway, doing the ramps jumps and all... Good times, good memories. Nostalgia hits hard

[@andersongames0237]

@@BXtremP for realllll 😭 I remember the modders with their guns that could shoot you up into the air. Or drag racing strangers at the airport lol

[@BXtremP]

@@andersongames0237 Yeaa... Sadly this kind of fun and genuine online doesn't exist anymore. Now it's flying bikes or tanks, space lasers or cheaters annoying you, and grinding money for 20 days to buy a single overpriced item if you don't wanna chose the easy way like most do and buy sharkcards. What a shame Rockstar has become.

[@andersongames0237]

@@BXtremP i haven't played an online game since 2014 as I'm far too aware of the bs that is modern online gaming

[@EKalikh]

What a voice! Bro, your choir part is absolutely astonishing. Great video of that part - you definitely feel the vibe❤

[@twostepghouls]

The only GTA game I felt fully satisfied with by the time the credits rolled. Maybe SA too.

[@thomasluna1121]

I can’t explain the feeling I felt hearing this. Thank you bro. Amazing work

[@SueNorman-ww9mx]

That Violin Got Stuck In My Head 0:20 Wish I New How To Play Violin

[@joeswanson3058]

Never too late for anything

[@user-s8gma48zzl34]

Yes my soviet friend, let us plant potatoes

[@TisSAAAAAM]

It's rare that we get to hear your voice in these, but it's always a treat! I love the extra vibes a choral sound gives to a peice.

[@Fleon47]

watch this again in 2024, get all nostalgia vibes. For me personaly it was the PS2 era. And mostly it really Like this. Messy room, Playin on the floor 😂

[@janslezak8335]

High and with 0.75 speed makes the gta IV story flash in front of my eyes

[@0996-y4n]

soviet connection: epic cover

[@ラマダ二リズキー-f6j]

I'm happy that I have a potato laptop and my loading screen is longer

[@renatoigmed]

a masterpiece. period.

[@epicracer7051]

Best Themen the gta. History

[@JustinFrazier_360]

Excited for soviet connection!

[@skullydoggo]

I had an idea for GTA5. I'd think it be cool if there were three sort of sections to the song full with different instruments representing Franklin, Michael and Trevor. Like, Franklin having instruments revolving around rap. Michael with like, 90s-esq stuff, and Trevor with punk rock

[@falconinferno2517]

My favorite of the gta's. Beautiful work, my man

[@ralphmodynlosugarteeth3188]

Supreme musical piece. Excelent performance and master. True Art

[@fahianmansur]

Niko is the most human of all GTA protagonists

[@ibrahimmujahed8000]

The only Downside of having an SSD