Bramble Blast (Super Smash Bros. Brawl) Jazz Cover - insaneintherainmusic Collective

The unofficial anthem of the Subspace Emissary!
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Guitar - Josh Vasquez (‪@XnarkyVGM‬)
Piano & Synth Bass - Rob Kovacs (‪@88bit‬)
Fretless Bass & Violin - Nico Mendoza (‪@NicoMendozaMusic‬)
Drumset - Dom Palombi (‪@DomPalombiMusic‬)
This song is so unique! There are a huge amount of remixes and arrangements of game music for Smash, but throughout the history of Smash, few have stood out to me as much as this track. This is a remix of “Stickerbush Symphony” from Donkey Kong Country 2, which is a masterpiece in and of itself, but somehow manages to construct an entirely new narrative out of the original track. While the original track is pretty calm and relaxing, this arrangement is much more driving and energetic, while retaining some of the lightness of the original. I associate this track most with playing the Subspace Emissary, one of my fondest childhood gaming memories 🙂 Overall, this track is a brilliant example of how a new arrangement or remix can completely change a source song, and give it a new meaning, or life of its own entirely! I definitely learned a lot from transcribing this arrangement, and hope you dig the arrangement for this ensemble 😄
This was an arrangement I DEFINITELY could have not pulled off on my own, since there are so many moving parts and intricate little things going on in the background! Big shoutouts to all the band members for their awesome playing and contributions to the overall recording!
♫ "Bramble Blast" composed by David Wise, Original Arr. Michiko Naruke
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[@hihowaria]

This song *IS* Subspace Emissary. You did it justice already with that opening sax line. Love to see it!

[@storm5936]

Ah, the nostalgia of playing the SSE & brawl is just flooding back to me, say what you will about brawl, for me it has the best single player campaign to date & with this being one of the first Wii games that we as a family had, meant that I played so much brawl. BTW brawl is the only game I have the prima guide only because i saw it for 50 pence. The best part of the guide is the well crafted map for the great maze, so useful.

[@latenitewaffles7926]

This and With Mila's Divine Protection!

[@TheCrashbandicoot36]

That OPENING was super good 10/10

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@storm5936 weirdly, I played the single player in Melee so many times, but I only played the Brawl one once. Perhaps I’d just aged out of it, I was 12 or maybe 13 when Brawl came out but I was playing Melee at 8, and just getting another few goes on the gacha machine in Melee was enough for me to play through the single player campaign for the fiftieth time.

[@buz-craft295]

Armight is pleased \____( ° ¿ ° _)___/ θ

[@truegreen7]

This particular version of the theme (in SSBB) is what got me interested in video game music in general. (before that I only knew themes from games I played) The melody and arrangement was so mind-blowing it changed my life. Glad you could flawlessly cover it.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I have a feeling this song did that for many, many people - thanks Ron :)

[@laxelford3533]

Hey greeny boy how goes the life

[@hamstreak5591]

Top 10 pokemon STAIRS.

[@AnorakDovahkiin]

@@insaneintherainmusic Can confirm! Many people, including myself

[@damarihanson3876]

Same here. This song is what gave me such a fondness of Diddy Kong, Fox And Falco despite being a zoomed and haven’t ever played any of their games. It’s also one of the pieces that has resonated with me through all of my life. If I feel like I’m hating video games and or their music all I need to do is listen to Bramble blast again and then the spark will just reignite

[@palmtree2711]

I think there's something fitting about Carlos's last arrangement being one of the Stickerbush Symphony. That's probably one of the most powerful and influential songs in video game history, considering it's one of those ones that just dredges up nostalgia and brings people together, regardless of if they even grew up with the original game. I'm excited to see where it all goes from here. Thanks for the great 10 years, we can't wait to see what you do next!

[@NicD]

Stickerbush Symphony is one of Carlos's first covers, back in 2013 when they were mostly piano. The year after, he gave it the full sax treatment - an achingly good arrangement that I've kept nearby since. Which he then revisited in his 2016 Precipitation album! Now that I know this tops off his cover-artist career... it hits differently.

[@WakeUpToReality...]

Smash bros brawl lifted that song into the Hall of Fame

[@godoatthegoat2884]

Yeah, I believe this was intentional. A proper and bittersweet goodbye to videogame covers on youtube.

[@alexv0714]

I'd like to believe it isn't true. This man has made too much good music and there's still so many he never got around to that I wish I could hear. maybe someday...

[@jamesgater]

Even better, all of the people in this arrangement ended up joining him for Insane in the Rain! The only person missing was Andrew. Something in the back of my head is secretly hoping this was perfectly planned by Carlos XD

[@The8BitBigBand]

Another absolute gem of an arrangement man!! Love the fretless/sax interplay so tasty. Such a dreamy texture over all!!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks man! Was thinking of you while writing that fretless bass melody 😂

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Man I could totes hear you crush these lines!

[@MumboMod]

Oh damn, I'd love to hear your version of this song. Absolutely love your stuff, can't stop jamming to the Portal, Katamari and Earthbound tunes ♥️

[@soocool78]

The 8 bit big band and insaneintherain is the best love story.

[@LeotheTiger1234]

@@insaneintherainmusic I have to second him on that.

[@jarrit_os]

Knowing that this was a sendoff to his VGM cover career makes it hit different. One of my favorite things to see in people is growth, and in the years that I've followed Carlos' channel, it's easy to see that he has certainly grown. It shows that there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Maybe I should get a therapist, too, to help deal with emotions I've buried for years lol. Anyways, Carlos, if you see this, I'm just one of many wishing you the best as you continue to do more of what you want to do in life.

[@MarcusTalks1]

Even though it is a remix of a remix, this is probably one of the best renditions of Stickerbrush Symphony I’ve ever heard.

[@gus8949]

Loving this song is part of being an adult.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

This is the best comment

[@akamaru6925]

My boy just got the certified best comment award

[@15minutegaming32]

disagree. Am minor yet still love this song.

[@pugpartyproductions9499]

@@15minutegaming32 same

[@epicness877]

You must acquire a taste for freeform jazz! 🤔

[@jertz_tv8238]

This was a (Bramble) Blast to listen to.

[@jertz_tv8238]

Thank you far everything Carlos. Your music is an enormous inspiration to me every day.

[@patrickmartin3322]

I don’t think I could think of a more perfect arrangement for Carlos’s last video game cover

[@LeotheTiger1234]

I have to second you on that.

[@DreamerAirazel]

This track cemented my love for calming battle themes. The intensity combines with the soothing atmosphere to make such an aggressive melancholy worthy of fighting some great battles to. I've always loved this track, and this cover brings those emotions to the forefront. Thank you for making this! And these people you're collaborating with? Amazing. I hope to see more collabs like this in the future!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

I guess I never thought of this as a battle theme, but in context of where it plays, I see it! Glad you like the collab too, we’re aiming to do one of these a month, hopefully :)

[@saanait0]

Calming battle themes, huh? I'd like to hear what some of your favorites are!

[@thesecondcomingoflordcornb5381]

Normally songs don't move me to tears, but this one really got me. Knowing this was the last cover is like a stone in my stomach, but I'm so glad to have lived during the Insaneintherain era

[@solgaleo3533]

There’s so many people we’ve seen come and go, so many people we loved who’ve left their mark, and this is a perfect sendoff

[@axel_yeen3971]

good news for you then

[@thesecondcomingoflordcornb5381]

@@axel_yeen3971 you've opened up my whole world with this comment, thank you.

[@peijichan2589]

I saw the title said "Bramble Blast," and I thought "Oh, cool, that's a classic." But then I read it was the Brawl version and that made me very *very* happy. Hands-down my favorite song in the entire soundtrack. And you knocked it out of the park here!!! Phenomenal job!! 🤩

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Man, this is just another reason why I love VGM so much, this group really blends together well, thanks again for having me my dude!!!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Your pocket felt amazing to play to!!

[@graxanov]

This is so so good dude! Way to crush it!

[@DomPalombiMusic]

@@graxanov thanks GRAX!!!

[@DomPalombiMusic]

@@NicoMendozaMusic bruh always a pleasure my dude!!!

[@TheWtfanime]

The Brawl version of Bramble Blast was the first version I heard. Since then I got hear all the other amazing versions of it from the original to the new games and so many covers in between. Glad to hear it's still a classic.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

So grateful to be back with y'all to slide some fretless bass here. Feel free to talk over my solos ;)

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Bruh not over these solos?! You’re crazy 😂

[@Namagi]

Dude, your bass is silk, I love it.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

@@Namagi Thanks!! So much room for expression on a fretless :)

[@jesuss5721]

@@NicoMendozaMusic I absolutely LOVE the "comforting" almost loving sound your fretless gives out, it feels like sitting on a cloud listening to that solo on the beginning. Awesome.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

@@jesuss5721 Thanks!! I really made sure to get a smooth sound so I'm glad you liked it!

[@10thletter40]

Quite a Stickerbush Symphony of people playing. Had to go real high-pitched for some of those notes but it worked well!

[@88bit]

Well done, everyone! It's a joy playing with you all! ☺️

[@JarOfGibbons]

I appreciate your work on this :)

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

🥰

[@FelixSR]

Absolutely amazing work guys. That bass though, damm

[@luminosityguides2767]

1:05 hits so hard, I love this arrangement so much already

[@FieryShaverdian]

Like others have said, this is probably one of the most fitting tracks you could have ended your KZbin video game music cover journey on. Great job to everyone involved, because It's a hell of a way to close things out.

[@EscarBOOM]

So this is his last song, huh Very fitting way to go out...

[@indigocactus3089]

Oh man, this is one of those songs that made me fall in love with music, and games, and...and everything. And this is such an amazing cover of it! Thanks so much for making it.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Totally agree

[@marioboy951]

Maybe it was intentional, perhaps not... But I do know that when The Completionist finally decides to put a bow on his KZbin channel he was going to end his show with Diddy Kong's Quest as well. I guess this will be a thing now lol.

[@samrichardson5975]

Started listening to your music spring 2020, while I was at home with nothing to do but homework and reading. Now I am almost wrapped up with my degree and still listening to you constantly. Thank you so much for all the fantastic covers of some of my favorite songs, and introducing me to several new ones as well! I can't wait to see what you continue to do as I pursue my master's degree!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you for sticking around :)

[@danielkletzing7940]

Same

[@tobyk5091]

Yeah same

[@arloisntreal6281]

@@insaneintherainmusic your the best and ya your right you guys make a great band

[@theangledsaxon6765]

rip

[@istheisak3529]

So, this was the last one, good to end on a banger

[@croatiancowboy]

This brought tears to my eyes. It may just be because I'm already in a very stressful and emotional time in my life right now, but man... this arrangement just made me feel some way. I could almost feel my soul exiting my body for a moment, and *UGH* the fretless bass playing the guitar solo and the very beginning was just .. gorgeous. A work of art. The cherry on top. Actually, the really cherry on top was the big wave of nostalgia this cover gave me, because bramble blast has been and always will be my favorite piece from the Brawl soundtrack. Everything about this video is just so damn perfect.

[@tap5263]

A great sendoff.

[@stalekarma3262]

What a hell of a finale for Carlos’ time as a cover artist. Your covers will be missed, but with talent and dedication like yours, I have no doubt that you’ll go on to do much greater things!

[@damarihanson3876]

I’m surprised nobody has come back here yet after Carlos’ triumphant return to the KZbin scene. I wish you the best with all your musical endeavours, whether it be on or off your KZbin channel!

[@joshaquasapphire4187]

In an odd way it feels fitting that Bramble Blast is going to be the final videogame cover on your channel. Thank you for the years of great covers

[@Seashepherd97]

I don't know what it is about your music, but it always makes me want to...DO stuff. To really invest myself in my hobbies, to make things, to do all the stuff I've been meaning to do and have been putting off forever. To create, and have something to show for myself, I guess. That's a really invigorating feeling to have. :)

[@theblazingtorchic9521]

This hits different knowing it's the last cover Carlos is going to post as an independent arranger. Really beautifully done, but I'm excited for the future of his original compositions as well.

[@RickyRiceB]

This video was the end, to the beginning of the greatest musician of all time

[@liamdysoco4832]

It’s only fitting that this nostalgic song is his last cover. Good luck, Carlos

[@burningsky25]

Just wanted to say; so glad we got this as possibly the last video game music cover from insaneintherainmusic. Such an amazing cover of a fantastic track. Good luck with the future and finding work Carlos!

[@aubreyseaweed7182]

this hits really hard now with you leaving.

[@ericc8800]

The last video game remix. What a great journey it has been :)

[@princeapoopoo5787]

This song is one of the reasons why Naruke is one of my favourite video game composers. I don't know how it was possible to make perfection even better, and she did it. This is a beautiful arrangement as well! One of the best I've heard!

[@MikelDPikel]

Carlos truly went out with a blast. We’ll miss you man!

[@IoannisChatzikyriakos]

Thank you, Carlos

[@brettstevens2303]

makes me tear up each time. So much of the world has changed since the first time I heard this. Can’t help but wish to be able to hit the replay button in real life

[@insaneintherainmusic]

It really brings me back too! :)

[@landonmoyer5599]

This song... oh man. I've listened to your stickerbrush symphony cover countless time but this version. So many memories of playing through Subspace Emissary. Thank you for this

[@afeathereddinosaur]

This was the song that got me paying attention to video game music, I remember the times where I was stuck trying to find where to go and this song just going on and on, it started to sound like I was in a journey through a maze, and that the journey was ever so close to being over, and when I finally found the entrance to the next section, I stayed behind just to listen to it one more time.

[@colederusha]

The last cover he’ll make. Sad, but I’m glad he’s doing what he thinks is best.

[@jakobvindelbo8723]

YESSS you all did an amazing job especially the synth bass had JUST the right feel. It Truly felt like my childhood Reemerged.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank you! We spent a good bit of time getting that synth bass part just right - it’s so subtle but important!

[@dabluepipe]

What a banger to leave with...

[@patrickmartin3322]

I’m only 31 seconds in and it already sound so amazing After finishing it I will say this is fantastic and truly an amazing arrangement

[@Lonkin]

Knowing now that this is the last cover released, it makes the piece sound ever more triumphant and the perfect finale for all of your covers. Thank you Carlos so much for all the love for music (video game music specifically) over the years! :)

[@bp-lx7lf]

Last insaneintherainmusic cover happens to be my favourite vgm track of all time, meant to be. Love this to bits and wish you all the best with all your future ambitions

[@GlitchmanVGM]

I couldn't agree more! Carlos couldn't have chosen a better song as his final arrangement!

[@GabeTStarman]

And just like that, I’m back in my room with my brother, 4th grade, struggling our way through the maze. Thanks for taking me back, this cover is so good, and I’ll cherish it!

[@josuray]

Got goosebumps throughout the entire listen, absolutely loved this arrangement. Thanks Carlos and collective :))

[@seyaro2180]

This feels like the ending theme for this channel. Gonna miss ya Carlos

[@PepperonibeatsZombie]

Man I wasn’t expecting this to be your last ever cover, but what a one to end it off on!!!

[@vincentphan1595]

Omg best Collab ever! The microtonal bass is just so cool.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

hard to play for sure but totally worth the tone!

[@Zer0Ab1lity]

helluva song to go out on my friend, and I wouldn't have it any other way. good luck on your future endeavors.

[@danieladeyoju1584]

There's an incredible peace knowing this is the last cover as a full time KZbinr, because choosing a song as special as Bramble Blast is no accident.

[@dontdithishome]

To think this will be the last cover... Thank you for the music 👏

[@BrodySchoonMusic]

Man, this is fantastic! I couldn't think of a more perfect cover, just flawless. No part of this ever takes away from the main vibe, but you still do so much with it! I love this, thank you.

[@maxhoflock]

What on Earth?? Your arrangements have been ON POINT recently, this is such a banger!! Soprano sax with fretless bass is such a mood too, I'm a sucker for that mix of old-school 70s and contemporary fusion styles - with your signature tenor towards the climax being the cherry on top. One of your best works yet imo!

[@superwill_4782]

This is a certified bop. Also how’s your Diamond and pearl remake going?

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! It’s going pretty well so far, I’m not very far in yet haha

[@pikasutdalt]

What a cover to end all covers. Thanks for all the years of vgm arrangements! Wishing you a successful change in direction!

[@spclguy444]

I’m glad this song was your channel finale. I always listened to SSBB’s version while studying and it has always been a comforting piece for me! THANK YOU FOR THESE INCREDIBLE COVERS

[@minhyunebae7815]

AHHHHHH MY FAVORITE SONG AND IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@jrjoyce6290]

I've watched this too many times. A true piece of art

[@NowOnAFM]

Fretless bass…that’s an instrument I don’t see every day. Sounds really cool and captures the sound used for Brawl’s arrangement. Excellent playing by everyone!

[@snivys]

fantastic. Bramble Blast encompasses the entire feeling of Brawl and it just holds so much nostalgic weight. your arrangement is just superb and the solos are killer! nice work Carlos 😊

[@stalekarma3262]

Oh my god… That’s all I can think to say. This is phenomenal.

[@epicness877]

Just wanna say the solo in this is actually perfect 👌

[@midflight_art]

this arrangement is my favorite and it's so nice to see it done justice by you. genuinely the perfect cover!!

[@Aberyyyy]

Knowing that this is the last cover Insane's gonna do on the channel is incredibly bittersweet but hey man what a hell of a way to go out and we wouldn't have it any other way. I sincerely wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors man, you have truly been an inspiration to not onl myself but to magic many others and I wish you nothing but the best of luck. Thank you for all the great memories Sane, it's been a pleasure listening to your art. Godspeed brother! ❤

[@brockmckelvey7327]

This makes me even more hyped to hear Carlos' original works!

[@timeweoya]

I clicked that notification faster than a Diddy Kong Monkey Flip! My favourite song ever THANK YOU!!

[@Thegeneralist140]

As soon as I heard your pax performance I instantly added this one to the playlist. great job Carlos!

[@__dane__]

Dom killing it with just the right touch on the drums for this track

[@Ivanhoenn]

The bass in the intro was just perfect

[@theonetrueanthonylong1843]

What a handsome bunch of lads absolutely smashing my expectations. That was a lovely experience!

[@flamingomeikle6607]

literally one of my favorite songs of all time so this is incredible

[@alvaroponce1868]

Man love your solos

[@GFCat]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the BRAWL rendition of Stickerbush Symphony!!

[@emblemmedrn7529]

I always love how clearly you can hear each individual instrument in your covers! It really shows the importance of every individual part!

[@dansolo944]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for all you've been doing your music has helped me in so many ways. recently I had an knee injury and today I had to get an MRI scan. It was a pretty scary experience for me because I have crazy claustrophobia. But told the doctors to play you're music while I had to wait in the scan for 30 minutes it helped me calm my self and I was able to get through it and afterwards the docs said they loved it lol. I just want to say thank you for all your help.

[@hyothehuman]

As soon as Josh came in with that guitar, I was feeling it. Then Nico came with the bass, I was really feeling it! Fantastic arrangement!

[@AlinaAniretake]

I love how your saxophones manage to sound like EWI (or out of this world, in other words) at moments) And also thanks for bringing Justice to one of the best remixes of Super Smash Bros Brawl

[@Jaina_Freaky]

It stinks I missed the journey you took on youtube but I'm glad your content is here and I can listen to the masterful pieces you worked on over the years

[@beauwalker652]

Hey man I got some good news

[@Jaina_Freaky]

thanks chica im pumped they're back gurl!!@@beauwalker652

[@ryanrichard8000]

This is beyond incredible thanks man

[@DerioYT]

Your covers are among the things I love most about the internet. They help me a lot to feel good. Thank you with all my heart!

[@GlueGoose]

I just want you to know I listen to this song nearly every day brother. Keep doing amazing things.

[@shinydino]

This song is one of my favorite pieces of video game music ever and I loved your cover of it! Thank you Carlos and everyone who collaborated on this!

[@THEPurpleEgg]

It's poetic, really. Smash Bros Brawl was really one of the first video games of my life that I really got into. I specifically remember this song above all else. It really started a new phase of my life and got me new friends. And then for this arrangement to be Carlos' last, who I've been listening to for 2-3 very long and hard years of my life: for another part of my life to close with this same song... Well, it's poetic. Thanks, Carlos. Thanks for everything you've given me. I know one of your reasons for leaving was that you don't arrange for other people, but thanks anyway for just doing what you do. I wish you best of luck to the next phase of your life.

[@EarthBlade]

Ended with my favorite cover. Thank you for everything

[@EndOfTheSeaVGM]

An amazing arrangement of an amazing arrangement of an amazing arrangement. Solid grooves all around, sick soprano and fretless solos, and some of the most passionate egg playing I've ever seen, 10/10

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Shoutout to egg!!

[@ToastySquidz]

Thank you for the music Carlos. Always! Every growing cascade, every energetic solo that bursts until it floats then soars up again - this song will be the one I remember your channel by. It's the one I dance around the room to, the one that gives me a lump in my throat knowing its going to end, and a spark in my heart knowing that great music, great games, and great memories live on forever. Cheers to the rest of your journey, the VGM cover world will forever be inspired and impacted just by you having been a part of it. I say this with all the excitement in the world: I cant wait to hear you in my favorite new games' soundtrack someday, while I'm excitedly telling my friends, "Guys, guys! It's Carlos! Carlos made this!" I can see it now already.... So thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@mr.wright9867]

I just happened to find this video just to find out it was the creator's last. Dude, this song got me through many a night of college and I have waited 20 semi years for someone to make a proper remix. This is it! I hope for you, however, it is NOT it. You are awesome! Thank you!

[@CiudadanoDin]

I've been waiting for YEARS to listen to your take on this gem and... It's glorious, I'm crying tears of joy. Thanks to everyone involved, it's so beautiful. 💚 Also, I learned what a fretless bass is.

[@rebekahfilsinger5250]

❤This song is my favourite song of all time, and your video playing it was just perfection. 😊Thank you so much for playing this amazing song❤!!😁 I really needed to hear it at this time.😇

[@icegod4849]

This was my favorite song in Subspace and I am so glad to know that everyone else agreed.

[@syaron4273]

Fantastic rendition of the piece. Your solos are damn best and I'd love to hear more of it. Also, shoutout to Dom Palombi for incredible drumming. He adds the groove to Carlos' playing neatly. The dynamics between and in each section got me right.

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

His drumming is FANTASTIC

[@StevenHigbee]

This is so good y'all, this has been stuck in my head for the past hour 🔥

[@gust2594]

That bass gave me chills

[@JakeRosen635]

I love the two call and response countermelodies (is that what it’s called?) at the beginning (bass + sax) - one of my favorite tools in music.