Sonic 2: Aquatic Ruin Zone Jazz Arrangement || insaneintherainmusic

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I'm pretty sure Hedgehogs (and foxes for that matter) should be able to swim. Oh, SEGA..

[@KeyBlackStudios]

insaneintherainmusic The fact that Sonic can't swim was actually due to a mistake -- the creators thought hedgehogs couldn't swim, when in reality they love water.

[@tap5263]

IN FACT! HEDGIES FLOAT

[@Julia-e]

damn, I wish they would let you float on the water in Sonic Mania, but probably not

[@kingdomofthecubes9295]

Love your music a lot.

[@JackieM.]

SquigglyDigg That's actually wrong, in a way some hedgehogs actually hate water, like mine. He can't swim and he hates bath time so i guess they were right in a way. Sonic is just one of those hedgehogs that can't swim. (Like me... except im not a hedgehog)

[@Joacooll]

2 years after and this cover is still one of the best sonic covers i've ever heard and gives me nostalgic vibes :,)

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you so much! I still really dig this arrangement, it turned out super duper well!

[@Joacooll]

@@insaneintherainmusic oh heck yea and i hope more jazz arrangement like this in the future! Regards from Chile ;)

[@carterwilliams5202]

Make that 4 years :)

[@joshuasplural]

Still one of the best

[@La_Win69]

True

[@jayphonic9244]

quite the "musician face" you got there.

[@jay89452]

shhh, the piano is doing it for free, keep it a secret.

[@ClocklessHours]

I swear when he did the saxo it like the feeling when someone else uses your toothbrush and you just found out same thing but saxophones

[@kpdelaney6460]

3:46 some Zelda. Nice!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! The chord changes right there reminded me a lot of the Fairy Fountain theme, so I just kinda threw it in there during my solo!

[@NinjaristicNinja]

insaneintherainmusic It sounded great! Amazing job as always.

[@willschryver]

I hear that that motif is pretty common in Japanese music.

[@seththemage6029]

Kinda funny that you would quote that theme because it's also the Water World theme from SMB3.

[@benjaminkenobi21]

You called this one out, but you missed the one at 2:28

[@ErikCPianoman]

The Zelda bit was awesome! You're knocking it out of the park!

[@Faceplates330]

Oh, hello there, Erik! Your music's pretty good too, ya know!

[@spilight9372]

Wow! Piano Man! I didn't expect seeing you here, your music is very awesome too!

[@Venomboy-rr6ch]

The great fairy fountain part😋

[@malikzayn1561]

Literally gave me goosebumps ! 🤩

[@KianKun]

Those accelerandos going towards sonic speed got me feeling some sort of way.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Kian R this whole arrangement is a representation of Sonic's running, I just realized... you start slow, gain momentum and then you're at top speed for basically forever. Maybe I'm reading too deep into this...

[@KianKun]

insaneintherainmusic that's a deep and lengthy metaphor for Sonic's running. Especially in water levels, haha.

[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

Dude you're so gonna win the insaneintherainmusic jazz challenge

[@insaneintherainmusic]

not if jazznmemes beats me!

[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

lmao I think he's actually going to

[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

*going to join I mean

[@geoterra9478]

What is this Jazz Challenge I hear off?

[@jnsk1a2b3c]

Check out Carlos' previous video

[@sephzoltan]

Sorry, I know this is an old video, *and* I know you're taking a well-deserved break, but hopefully you don't mind me talking about how much your rendition of this has meant to me. I finished some really big exams a while ago after every exam that went well, I'd play this in my headphones as I walked home. When my mum was sick last year due to cancer and chemotherapy and I needed a break from it all, I'd listen to this and it'd reboot my spirits whenever I needed it to. When lockdown occurred and someone very dear to me had their mental health take a turn for the worst, I'd listen to this. Thank you. Thank you so much for making this beautiful music, as it has done nothing but soothe my soul over the trials of the last year. Regardless of how long your break is (in which I hope you're taking all the time you need), I just wanted to post this here. Just so that you knew how much your music has helped me :)

[@haydanoc8779]

I’m just commenting to hopefully get your comment seen. All the best Joseph 👍🏻

[@gamechops]

killin it!! your sax tone is the best, man!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks a ton :D

[@benperschall6648]

insaneintherainmusic tenor sax master race. March 28th we will rise! www.spreadshirt.com/create-your-own?product=1026094666&view=1#?affiliateId=8054&orgn=CYO&netw=LI

[@aiexzs]

hi gamechops :D

[@aiexzs]

[@BuhBaBiBeBo]

Ayo pork chops here

[@Kamex]

Really awesome to see you doing Sonic stuff, Carlos! Especially since Sonic Mania is around the corner. I'm so stoked for it!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks a ton! I actually wasn't planning for this arrangement to coincide with the arrangement of Sonic Mania at all, but I realized it partway through working on this arrangement that I had made that happen!

[@stocchinet]

3:55 when you are so jazzed on that you hit the wrong chord but you don't give a fuck cause it still sounds awesome anyway

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Energy > note choice in that situation!

[@moonmedic2862]

stocchinet there are no WRONG chords in jazz!

[@stocchinet]

Moon Medic My piano teacher always says that :-)

[@christopherrapczynski204]

Except for the part where that was incredibly jarring and offputing, yeah.

[@Descenacre]

wow until you mentioned it I didnt notice the wrong chord because there was so much soul in it

[@BouncyGlowsMusicRoom]

Why did it take me a whole two years to discover this brilliant Aquatic Ruin remix? You are insanely talented. Keep it up with what you're doing!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you so so much! I appreciate it, and I don’t plan to stop any time!

[@churchofdanielism5312]

Took me 4 your good

[@feliperoa5821]

Sonic vibes Fusion vibes A kind of metal breakdown This is basically how to be epic

[@boomersauce]

your face is basically when you have to take a shit but your fav song comes on

[@insaneintherainmusic]

That happens to me more often than you think!

[@mattygchops]

just listen to jams on the toilet like i do, no shame

[@ericabailey9002]

insaneintherainmusic , :/

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Jesus that's the "you know this is some good jammin" face when listening to music

[@aitorcazalis2307]

is called the jazz fac

[@Incompetent_Hero]

Watching you nail that beginning was super intense

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Took me a few takes to get it right... but it came out how I wanted it to in the end :D

[@richstokesy]

That was excellent work sir, nice addition with the Zelda references too. Throwing in the intro to Toto's "Africa" a few times was a brilliant touch!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

LMAO that reference was not a reference to "Africa" at all! It's so funny that you noticed that, and I see exactly how you thought that!

[@richstokesy]

Haha, fair enough! XD It just sounds so similar to the Africa intro and that song is one of my favourites (actually seeing Toto play it live at the Royal Albert Hall in London next year).

[@김갑환]

Jesus this is way too fucking good

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you so much :)

[@davidguthriemusic]

Dude, this is one of the best arrangements you've ever done! Fantastic piano all over this, and seriously creative rhythm work too. That piano solo at 3:00 all the way 3:58 was AMAZING!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I'm so glad that you think it's one of the best I've ever done! That's my goal for every arrangement, thanks so much :)

[@matiasblasi_music]

I also think the same, i've listened a lot of times. Also KK Bossa with Sab, the two solos are beautiful, and then when he plays the melody with both instruments... no words

[@forteop2299]

Insanentherainmusic you’re really good,you are my favorite arranger,I learned from you a lot dude

[@LeviBechtold]

I love the "I'll do what interests me" style. You look so much more excited and engaged than most of year 5 before this, and the passion really shows in this project!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yes, it feels great to focus on passion songs! Granted, I don't think I'll ever completely disregard what you guys want to see / hear, but I think I need to focus on myself a bit more, for the time being!

[@SPAMMER_G]

The bass was soooo good! 🤤

[@Ufosxm]

This is so great!! Thanks for making it.

[@notfabio9858]

To this day this is still one of my favorite covers of ANY song. That piano solo man… you really killed it

[@thevgmlover]

3:45 FAIRY'S FOUNTAIN. 3:58 EDGAR WINTER'S FRANKENSTEIN!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I knew about Fairy Fountain, but I had no idea that Frankenstein song even existed...

[@thevgmlover]

It's a classic among guys like me who used to listen to old 70s, 80s, and 90s rock.

[@TayTheDay]

No way. I paused at 2:35 after hearing a neat Frankenstein progression and assumed it was intentional. Now I'll hit play again to find the Zelda reference and later Edgar Winter vibes again ❤

[@TayTheDay]

Oh yeah

[@nthgth]

@@insaneintherainmusic dude. You're a great musician but damn, that's one _HELL_ of a blind spot, man. "Frankenstein??" Seriously?

[@Gerbert67]

i still revisit this song often when i'm bored. honestly this whole channel is one of my biggest inspirations.

[@RoPanuganti]

Enjoying your piano solo spots lately! Takes me back to some of those classic Summer of Cover tunes :) I got a huge smile at 1:50 with that Latin beat..

[@LouisR56]

This chord progression at the beginning * __ * So good.... you even did your best sneezing face lololol I really enjoyed this arrangement, those piano licks were pure eargasm

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks a ton! Just a lot of chromatic bass note reharmonization at the top there. Thanks for listening!

[@charlesflowers1010]

If Aquatic ruin was in Sonic Generations, it would sound like this!

[@wyatt6097]

You know... this sounds kinda like Spain

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yeah definitely! I've already ripped off Spain in another video of mine so I didn't use the same changes or anything, but there's definitely a similarity there :)

[@rockturtle99]

If you really want Spain listen to the super soul brothers take

[@joanganan832]

totally

[@doozdoozy1330]

@@joanganan832 Yep

[@s.o.s.pnaruto9523]

Yes! I said the same thing. When I discovered Spain, I thought Sonic took some ideas from it lol. I played Sonic first so didn't know about Spain until I started learning Jazz. 😅😅

[@hurricanehaon]

I was pleasantly surprised by this arrangement. I haven't seen you arrange something for a small jazz combo, and I am super impressed by how hard this grooved. The piano intro was not only super innovative and interesting to listen to, but also featured the best faces I've ever seen you make. The bass and tenor fit perfectly into what was established by the piano and stayed in the pocket the entire time. Solos were very creative and fit well with the backgrounds. 3:44 was a very appreciated reference to the file select music in The Legend of Zelda and I know you planned in advance to pull that out for your piano solo. I tried to find something to leave you for constructive criticism to get better like I always do, but I couldn't find a single thing that I felt you could have improved on. In short, I think this is the best arrangement/cover you have made to date, and I am very impressed with how far you have come these past few years. I am very pleased with how you have progressed as a musician and I hope you continue to do great things with music in your life!

[@siegewolf7834]

Even after 5 years, it's still one of his best covers

[@ddanyaa]

I was actually have an awful day so far. This really brightened it. Thanks :')

[@ddanyaa]

haha i about to break the replay button

[@ddanyaa]

3:46 I HEARD THAT

[@insaneintherainmusic]

So glad I could help

[@144heartx]

+dayna. Hope Carlos's music keeps brightening your day. Stay Jazzy, with regards from Splarff (a fellow KZbin commentor).

[@LeotheTiger1234]

The 87 dislikes are Eggman and his robot army.

[@themothreborn]

everyone probably appreciates how your skills have improved over time, but I'm here to tell you you've gotten really good at the "blues faces"

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Hehe, there's something to appreciate in every aspect of the video! Thanks :)

[@nthgth]

This is freaking amazing, dude. Love the surprise "cameo" of "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group too.

[@TheMissMousey]

man this reminds me of my improv solos because it's like man there's no such thing as a wrong note if you keep rhythm and energy

[@insaneintherainmusic]

To a certain extent, yeah! I mean, that's Thelonious Monk's whole thing. He would play "wrong notes" with such intent and purpose in a way that only he could do... what a genius.

[@TheMissMousey]

definitely a hug fan of Thelonious Monk in general it's always so good

[@MagillanicaLouM]

OOOOOOOOHHH YOU THREW IN GREAT FAIRY FOUNTAIN IN THERE? INSANE, YOU MAGNIFICENT BEAST

[@ianloree2784]

Nice submission for the Jazz Challenge, Carlos! I'm glad you decided to enter.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

minimario101 I'm glad insaneintherain is hosting the contest again :)

[@Josina.E]

That chord change at 00:30 gave me gooooosebumps 😩🙌🏾🔥

[@ZakMcallister]

I've been waiting for this one!!!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Zak Mcallister glad I could finally deliver :D

[@MsPiano09]

insaneintherainmusic can you do animal crossing 8am

[@saml3130]

THISTHISTHIS

[@elsamp]

he's so chill, he plays in his boxers

[@nathangeb457]

There's a lot of energy in this video!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

yeah man!

[@sng4819]

its the best when you throw sequences from other games into whatever song your playing, like the fairy fountain in the piano solo, you seem to do it often too, it's great

[@JovialEclipse]

If Aquatic Ruin was in MK8

[@abrahamortiz4851]

Christme Productions ç

[@La_Win69]

Aquatic ruin but it was produced by t-square

[@AlanDSi]

This is for the people who like it slow while Tee Lope’s is for the ones who like it fast. I’m glad I have an aquatic ruin zone for each mood. Keep up the good work!

[@SeaMager]

I haven't played an actual Sonic game (unless you count adventure 2 Chao garden) I have never heard the original version of this song but this sounds absolutely gorgeous

[@dono9893]

That saxophone tone... I've only heard legends of such a sound. I am drowning in jelousy. This is beautiful

[@sunnydfangirl]

Y'know when you find a piece of music you really like, so you replay it over and over and over and over again until you hate it? Yeah. :(

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I don't know if this is a good or bad thing..

[@anon8740]

Try it again in 2 years and see if you like it again?

[@jewa3051]

You know how you find a piece of music you really like, so you replay it over and over and over and over again until you find out tjat you can never burn the song out. Yeah, that's this song for me ;)

[@akpokemon]

The opening piano solo literally made tears fall lol...the power of nostalgia [plus a talented arrangement] i guess

[@Splarff]

Wow the excitement that you had after successfully completing the intro was amazing! xD

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I was just happy that I got a good take, haha! Thanks for checking this out :)

[@Splarff]

insaneintherainmusic haha that's neat. No problem. I never just check out a cover. I play it until my ears break or a new cover is released.

[@NinTyler]

Yo! dude! this cover tho...Its so hype. the piano intro was gorgeous as FUCK. and the second every other part comes in, its just like! HNGGH, YESS! the part at 2:22, sounded so sick, i didnt know what to do with myself! then you did it again, but made it more hype with that half time feel for a sec. YO and the Zekda menu theme quote at 3:44..I see you big dog. You're making it impossible to have 1 favourite cover of yours. but god damn man, incredible work. Keep it up brother!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks for enjoying all the little things I put into this arrangement :D

[@_samikoivisto]

I love how the beginning sounded like a warp song from Ocarina of Time

[@insaneintherainmusic]

You're right! Most of the ocarina songs are in the same key as the intro here :)

[@eugeniomoralescastillo9312]

Sami Koivisto listen to minute 3:45 - it sounds like great fairy font's theme xD

[@_samikoivisto]

Yeah, I heard it! Clever!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Eugenio Morales Castillo sonic music is Zelda music confirmed

[@cashwarior]

The piano in this one is insane! INSANEINTHEPIANO!!!

[@SenorGeraldo]

I’ve always DREAMED of hearing this song with live instruments!! Thank you for doing this!! SUPER talented brother!!! 😁🤙🏼🎵🎼🎶

[@christopheranchrum2092]

Holy S***! Without a doubt, the best version of Aquatic Ruin I've ever heard.

[@superminer64]

3:45 nice job throwin in some Zelda into the mix

[@deaththeclover]

Makes me think about how I one day want to be in a fancy late night bar with a small band just playing jazz music with me as the pianist and a small crowd that gradually increases as the music goes on. Listening to this has made that scenario turn from something just on my bucket list to a dream that I one day want to see myself making music like this and playing it for people. I wouldn't even want to get paid, I would just do it to see the smiles and absolute joy that comes over people.

[@legoblox01]

Damn this is cooking

[@insaneintherainmusic]

jazz on the stove :^)

[@TealTheDropster]

that hand clap after finishing the solo shows so much passion and care

[@Shekolate]

Your facial expresions! They made me laugh 😂 Amazing job too, sounds amazing! (zelda reference :v)

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Checo Gamer I swear I'm not exaggerating them! It's just what I do when I get in the zone while playing :)

[@brendansweeneymusic]

*when you get in the AQUATIC RUIN zone?!?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

videogame_piano you little....

[@chromaphasia453]

insaneintherainmusic - Carlos Eiene I've seen that facial expression referred to as "Jazz Face" on a few occasions haha

[@NachoTubio]

Love how the song from Zelda's Fairy Fountains slipped in at 3:46

[@NachoFilms1337]

Great work as usual! I don't know if this is a thing or not but I'd love to see a cover of Chemical Plant Zone. That is probably my favorite zone in Sonic 2.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Chemical Plant Zone is one of my most requested songs of all time! I definitely will do it someday... but I think I need to take some time to make sure I do it right :)

[@NachoFilms1337]

insaneintherainmusic Im super excited to see the final product! Good luck :)

[@TG_1023]

1:22 i like how it's a more fast form of jazz, references sonic's speed!

[@Tempest_Storm13]

I sincerely think this is the most underappreciated song ever.

[@JoblessMusic]

loveing them facial expressions! I can't get enough of them! lol

[@anjew6293]

I love everything that you do. Mixing my favorite genre of music and video games of Which I've grown up with is brilliant. Thank you

[@insaneintherainmusic]

No, thank you! I wouldn't be able to keep making these videos and sustaining myself with them if it weren't for your viewership and support :D

[@courtjester25]

Soooo Sonic, Africa by Toto, and great fairy fountain? ...yeah sure, why not. Sounds great man!

[@jblitz1556]

The piano is a "very accurate" representation of the entire Sonic series: "T00 F4ST 4 M3".

[@Astropicsky]

Years later and your rendition of this is still fire.

[@nicoheroesdx]

1:29 to 1:56 would be a Perfect Overworld Aquatic Ruin Version for Sonic Generations!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Good idea!

[@LS95774]

Not enough violin

[@Ninjinhah]

This is one of your greatest works so far, Carlos

[@Nicolás-q19p]

Awesome and fast cover! >Will you do a Sootopolis city cover someday?, it would be really great. =>

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yes! I'd love to arrange Sootopolis, I've just gotta find the right occasion :)

[@otocinclus4600]

insaneintherainmusic Awesome! I'll be waiting for it!

[@robertoisraelolivarezdiaz926]

3:44 Is that you, great fairy fountain?

[@austinshanghai]

AHHHHHHHHH SO INTENSE

[@MP4PartyStar]

If we are being completely honest, throughout the years this piece holds up the best out of all your work, bar none. It is always a joy to listen to.

[@EsmeraldaTGG]

Were you the composer of Sonic Unleashed? 'Cause your music sounds EXACTLY like it! SUBSCRIBED!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

No way, haha!

[@TR4NS1ST0R]

3:08 El Lick. Don't think you can hide. Lol, great cover man!

[@SANTI_697]

Please become a teacher and teach high school students. Just having a school band performing video game selections as an option will do so much for their creativity

[@ATAMINASKERI]

I heard the first few seconds of the song and added it to my absurdly long sleeping playlist. Unbeknownst to me, I would be waking up at 6 AM to THIS banger that I did NOT expect!

[@Playhard935]

Will we perhaps see a miror b colosseum cover in the future?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

That's a great idea, and I can totally see how this arrangement made you think that! Thanks for watching :)

[@ryanhacker5259]

Playhard935 think he already made one, look in the Pokemon playlist

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I've done 3 (wow) renditions of the Miror B theme from Pokemon XD! They're different tunes :)

[@Playhard935]

insaneintherainmusic I enjoyed all of the renditions of the xd themes and the most recent one is the one I like the most, it'd be cool to see what you can do with the really upbeat colosseum theme

[@JuliaHenderson]

Your piano playing in this one is fantastic!! Please more of this!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

thanks ju, will do :3

[@dbur1425]

look at his face in 2:58

[@Gemaryl23]

That was some real jamming on that piano

[@mikauanaki4866]

Did you sneak in Fairie's Fountain Theme?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

yep!

[@mikauanaki4866]

awesome! I love it when you sneak in other bits of music that you somehow make fit the overall song!

[@ukb3429]

This is such a lovely take on this overlooked track from the game. Thanks for this!

[@jazznstuff443]

5:26. On purpose or no?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Not on purpose, but I left it in!

[@LosDefinit]

Jazz.

[@Wardius]

Usually I only listen to arrangements of video game music, but everytime you upload a video, I watch them until the end, because I can see the jazz in every move you make, dude. Keep it up, never change, buddy. Hope you'll become even more successful

[@alcerdemon9768]

This would be a better choice for Sonic Mania than Oil Ocean Zone

[@whoknows2113]

Love the Jazz remix feels like I'm in a underwater cafe!

[@JoseTorres-me6hm]

Ah, man, love it❤❤❤

[@Celia_Dawn]

0:36 The missed note didn't even phase you, man! That's awesome!

[@andreaswesterveld]

One of the most underrated sonic themes! This is a certified goosebump-cover

[@len1tro]

3 years after you uploaded this and I’ve finally come across it for the first time when I asked my Alexa to shuffle your music. Gotta say, this is amazing. The sounds here really come from your heart which is exactly what I love about your arrangements.

[@ayewey2945]

Wow your a real gifted kid keep it up young man

[@mattysheppy1193]

Dude I can’t get enough of this. You are an amazing addition to my music life.

[@ShuklaInToonTown]

Really seems like you were having fun with this one! Aquatic Ruin Zone is one of my all time favorites, and the music has always been my favorite part...to me, it's a great example of what you can do to express a theme through music, even when you don't have many tracks to use, and have to keep it simple (in this case to work on the console). As for this piece, it felt like you were really letting your own style take over the music at certain points, especially during the solos, which I thought was awesome...it felt very free-flowing, but it always came back to the basic rhythm, almost like you were using the song as a template for you to experiment with your own ideas, rather than just covering the track with a solo in the middle. Kinda different from your usual stuff, but I liked this better! Hope this is a sign of things to come. The ebb and flow of the tempo and dynamics worked really well. I can definitely here the influence from Hiromi Uehara's work. Lots of creativity, I really liked it!

[@ЭшлиОзвучивает]

I love the emotion put into it. Thank you so much for making this.

[@RuliJuega]

Amazing. Sonic games may not always be great gameplay wise, but those soundtracks never ever disappoint. Fantastic arrangement! :D

[@adrianluis5163]

1:21 - The relief, "I got it!", is evident.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Haha, took a few takes!

[@xXJikoTosuiTusraraXx]

You know, half of these songs just aren't the same if I'm not actually watching you play them. The energy is unreal. Kudos to you-dos.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you so much! I try to make the visual presentation just as engaging as the audio!

[@TripleBMusic]

OH DUDE that little motif you added to the song. And then the random slower version at 4:10. So stanky

[@tomasadam3]

Oh my god the transition into the Fairy Fountain Theme was so smooth! It's things like these that make me geek out over your videos lmao

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Haha, I appreciate all the geeking