Let's Play LIVE #2 - Mario Kart 64 w/FULL ORCHESTRA!

[@guycourtie8728]

MY BOY ADAM NEELY ON BASS

[@SpagJo]

Our boy ☭

[@renarddesneiges]

BASS!

[@rewindoffical5280]

Xavier Gauthier 🅱️ass

[@eddiesavitzspizzaboxcollec7252]

The crazy thing is that the regular bass player is conducting the strings in this recording, so Adam is the SECOND call guy!

[@user-id9bn1ic9v]

JUST AS I SAW HIM I SAW THIS COMMENT

[@EndrzGame]

Me: That bass is sounding on point sees Adam Neely Me: BASS!

[@oil1252]

The roland sc-88pro is better

[@human_that_much3626]

I heard the intro with “welcome to MarioKart” and was immediately amazed

[@julianhage8468]

Me too, also mario kart 9 soundtrack?

[@toshio1334]

0:09 Welcome to Mario Kart :D 0:13 Title Screen 0:56 pick your character 1:01 Mario Circuit 2:48 Koopa Troopa Beach 4:11 Frappe Snowland 5:47 Rainbow Road 7:26 CONGRATULATIONS

[@smashmallow1012]

slight correction, that first track is Luigi Raceway.

[@defgecd6588]

I badly want to see this on Adam’s channel as a gig vlog

[@BonelessEnergy]

Same

[@defgecd6588]

The 8-Bit Big Band i know just how to summon him d e f g e c d

[@ETLettuce]

I really hope he makes a video with the arranger breaking this down like he did with the first one. It's honestly probably my faviroute of his videos

[@NeoAnthony]

@@The8BitBigBand BASS!! this has to work! XD

[@albertthompkins2687]

69 likes, nice

People are asking for a “instrumental only version”, but I in fact love the noise from the people. There's tons of covers already, but this really brings it to life, with the real experience of playing with friends. Thank you so much for this video!

[@cashwarior]

Imagine getting a bunch of friends together to play some good 'ol mario kart, and then on the stage is a live orchestra playing the music to your party. That'd be sick

[@sheeloesreallycool]

Someone make a Mario kart 64 rom hack with this in the background I need it in my life

[@Kinoboat]

I mean that’s kinda just Mario kart 8 ❤

[@imranyusufcomedy]

Every time I watch this, I'm convinced that the whole thing was recorded in one take perfectly as it appears here, and I won't be convinced otherwise. This entire endeavour is a splendid work of art and a labour of love that Nintendo fans know in their heart of hearts.

[@Danoofaz]

That opening bit was so goddamn beautiful. I’ve never felt the need to cry to music but I actually got all glassy eyed edit: I continued watching. Rainbow Road made me cry. Lol. Amazing job guys.

[@deere1l]

rainbow road got me too

[@kaicaelum9181]

It’s simply criminal that this doesn’t have more views. The sheer amount of passion and sincerity that went into making this (along with the rest of your guys’ work) is unparalleled. You all are so talented, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep on shining, super stars ✨

[@davidmunguia1020]

This is easily one of the most under rated channels ever!

[@jacksonbaldwin3463]

Chills the WHOLE WAY THROUGH! These arrangements are more than amazing!

[@philiphartshorn]

Rainbow road nostalgia hits hard... Amazing work to all and thanks for bringing back so many memories of those long gaming nights with friends as kids :)

[@olesia125]

The music of rainbow road sounds like the overture of a Broadway musical

[@yerwol]

I never noticed Adam Neely was in this video until I glanced at it and saw his neck going full Jazz....

[@evanistephani]

I could legitimately listen to a full version of just the 4 bars of Menu music in the medley, that's how amazing this whole thing. Every single part of the music is arranged perfectly, not just the actual tracks. Beautiful piece

[@JLSXMK8]

This is amazing; the quality of the arrangements is amazing!!! Beautiful improvs by the brass section, buttery smooth flute on Frappe Snowland… I would be a massive advocate of more music like this being in future Mario Kart games. If you’re not listening to these arrangements and are like: “Woah… this soundtrack just got leveled up!!!”, then you honestly don’t know what “quality” is from a musical standpoint.

[@tailsyohan]

I'm watching this and crying, my whole body is shaking, great memories from my childhood

[@benzachary]

Every time I watch this video it puts a huge smile on my face throughout the whole video. The orchestration and video cuts are perfect and I honestly can’t get enough.

[@JezMM]

Really glad you guys didn't go for an 100% authentic multiplayer audio experience here by having the band just fall silent as soon as gameplay began, definitely an artistic liberty that heightened the overall experience a fair bit.

[@413Jackson413]

This actually is now one of my favorite videos on the internet. I genuinely mean this. Thank you for making it.

[@NintendoFan]

Such a wonderful arrangement! :'D I already had watched it on your concert, but having the full high-quality audio makes it so much better.

[@walkermelvin9716]

instablaster.

[@bqzrjx]

the fact that you chose to open rainbow road with that solo sax ornamentation of the original melody is so beautiful

[@hessrockman]

6:26 is the moment you came for

[@JacobRichVideos]

Insane production value. Deserves 100 times the views

[@fernandoamayaespinoza3320]

I think the fifteen dislikes were from people without ears that didnt understand what was really the video about... I almost cry haha great performing

[@StanRain]

This is absolutely perfect in every single way. I love everything about this, the joy and togetherness of everyone playing, laughing, and just being humans. And of course the love and friendship. This is a victory song. 🙏❤

[@jblitz1556]

Wow, this is perfect. Literally everything I was hoping for and so much more. The simplistic yet bombastic main theme, the EVEN MORE bombastic Luigi's Raceway, the calming, tremendous harmony in Koopa Troopa Beach, the magical multitude of strings in Frappe Snowland, brassy triumph of Rainbow Road, all with great result screen interludes. Not to mention the pizza of course. Amazing job guys.

[@heinell2628]

All of you made me cry like a child the best childhood ever

[@trentdahlin2022]

Everyone on the planet needs to subscribe to this channel

[@unrealed]

This is quite fun, but I'd love an "instrumental" version without the noises from the games or the people talking. Your videos usually have a few noises, but this is much more than usual and it's covering the beautiful music, which I think most of us are here for

[@HJones-wf8qm]

Couldn't agree more. I came for the music, not the chatter. The music is absolutely divine. The noises are not.

[@QuantumTempus]

That's why there's a bandcamp link in the description with the high quality instrumental. And personally I think as a video, it's a pretty cool idea and has a nice novelty factor/eye catcher for people seeing the channel for the first time.

[@ddragonwhistler]

You're an absolute mad lad

[@unrealed]

@@The8BitBigBand I'd rather have it on youtube if it's possible. If not, I understand

[@FlappySeal]

Agreed 100%. The style is neat but there's waaaaaaaay too much background noise and chatter and the like. It's not so bad between tracks and for transitions, but mid-song it's quite jarring.

[@juancho5419]

Everybody is here! Even Adam Neely. Oh, sorry. Wrong Nintendo franchise

[@juancho5419]

@@compscidoggo ;)

[@kinggordoproductions6203]

0:26 Fewer moments have brought me closer to crying from nostalgia than hearing this theme gloriously brought back to life in full jazz orchestra! THANK YOU!

[@modeseven8100]

Yeah, maybe a little too much background voices I could barely even hear the menu theme, heading to the bandcamp for this one, but great work everyone.

[@rezahydra]

Read the description and visit their Bandicamp and spotify! They have all the pure music and extra tracks not on KZbin there like Gerudo Valley and Delphino Plaza.

[@kylehill3643]

@@rezahydra They need to just delete this and stop fooling us. It's bad to trick people that way.

[@rezahydra]

@Kyle Hill There’s no need. Look at how old the comment is. Even if they did, nothing would change. Plus it’s not like it actually caused harm.

[@ireadysucks3026]

@@kylehill3643 How did they trick people?

[@samoftheam]

wow this is so good, I simply adore that whole tone line thing at 5:30 ugh

[@The8BitBigBand]

I know I also love that, I didn't write that line it's in the original so awesome

[@Frog_Shield64]

dude right when the drums and sax hit in the beginning oh my god i got emotional

[@zkatt3238]

SICK bari solo

[@tripled5211]

This is Absolutely Amazing! No Joke! The music,the welcome to Mario kart intro and how you do it live! You out did yourself! I'm giving this Orchestra... A Five 1st place outta Five 1st place

[@seanconnolly8857]

Man everything about this is amazing. Obviously the music is incredible, but the split of the video into four sections like the game and that sax solo at the beginning of rainbow road where you guys cut to him being the only one in the studio just elevates the video even more. You guys are seriously the best.

[@GameBlock_]

That is the jazziest version of Luigi circuit I have ever heard; You guys really nailed all of these themes! Edit: Also that rainbow road theme gave me chills. Great job!

[@vivianriver6450]

I absolutely adore the part at 4:06 where she says, "Mom! Can we have some pizza?"

[@TheDigitalrunner]

Brilliant as usual. Killin' it Mr. Neely! I really like the way you wrote for the woodwind and strings during frappe snowland :) And rainbow road was just captured fantastically. Well done, everyone!

[@Jon-Mark_W]

I played this to death when I was kid. That Snow level was one of my favorites! Rainbow Road! Then the winning theme! Always loved the music! Stellar job all!

[@DaBraxMan]

That rainbow road gave me chills. Mario Kart already works really well in a Big Band setting, and y'all just make it even better!

[@mythxmusic1609]

This is what it would sound like if they redid Mario Kart 64 in Mario Kart 8's style

[@amandashlim]

Amazingly played, stunning video, incredibly done! The video especially was super well edited and engaging. Most underrated channel on KZbin!

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

0:47 OMG ADAM NEELEY!

[@rezahydra]

I remember watching the livestream on vacation and seeing this performed. ‘Tis a perfect recapture and recreation in every way! You guys are truly the best cover artists I have ever watched, and to all of you, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for these amazing and perfect covers of music new and old, memorable and charming, and truly masterpieces of an age. Now, Mr. Composer, I know you’re the one reading this first, so get on the Banjo cover why the hype is through the roof!

[@tabibutler4444]

I spot Adam Neely

[@akeemr3393]

What an utterly breathtaking experience! Thank you all for coming together to create something so incredible, and thanks again for sharing it with us, so much to see I couldn't decide where to look, but I certainly felt like a part of the action! Absolutely outstanding, I'd love to see you perform LIVE! WELL DONE!

[@clcsqueejy04]

This arrangement is absolutely fantastic. Damn near brought to tears at times. Incredible work.

[@homesliceofkake]

I could listen to this group for hours!!!!! it satisfies music nerd and my game nerd sides!!! AT THE SAME TIME!

[@TinkerBellLace]

OMG, amazing job!!! The best live music version I've heard to this date and the way you synced with the game play was unbelievable!

[@SteveWoo-vj1ww]

Andrew absolutely killed that rainbow road solo! Instant chills

[@hugothepinkcat]

I absolutley love the musical references to christmas classics in the FRappe Snowland section!

[@liamfitzgerald1400]

I am so in love with this channel. Just keep it up, guys.

[@kleung8311]

So fun~ thank you for the waves of nostalgic memories of childhood when I was competing with my sibling. All the stage tracks are so memorable but spiced up with a little jazz magic! Loved it!

[@johncarmack1174]

The joy created by watching this video is almost too much to handle.

[@tylercesena2880]

the key change in rainbow road made me cry. well done

[@Christopher_Wheeler]

Adam!

[@BossByGamer]

Other than the absolute joy this is to listen to, let alone watch, I love the segments in between races where the band still performs and didn’t even notice until around the second race they were there

[@dacolib]

This was absolutely incredible (as is every one of your videos)! Seeig you guys like this really makes me wish to know more about you all! Your names, favourite games, how you came together... Would really love a Q&A or something with you!

[@ddragonwhistler]

You know how Smash bros is the pinnocle celebration of video games? Well, 8bitbigband is the Smash bros of music.

[@ddragonwhistler]

Awesome! I freaking love you guys!

[@SomeYouTubeTraveler]

I love that from 6:39 to 6:54 they wisely cut out the background noise from the gamers for one of the greatest musical phrases in all of gaming

[@rickxhoshinji]

Mario Kart 64 music was already a musical treat to my childhood, but this live orchestra just made it sweeter!

[@kylehill3643]

If you could hear it!

[@albertwong4516]

This is the best channel i've discovered all year. Talent overdose. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💙💙💙

[@danielabrahammartinez7152]

Awesome!!, Wgat an incredible fantastic emotive Jazz Mario Kart arrangement!!!!, it´s a jewel!!!. Congratulations to all the best ever creative musicians!!

[@cooperhettinger3540]

eyyy Steve kortyka! he came and played with my high school like 2 years ago, awesome tenor sax player. pretty cool dude too, tons of fun to play with

[@cooperhettinger3540]

absolutely!

[@SaxophoneSteveKortyka]

bonebonebone bonebonebone thanks man!! This group is insane, I’m always honored when I get to play with these guys 🙏

[@trentdahlin]

All of your videos deserve millions of views.

[@TheCreepypro]

what an absolute pleasure to listen to! great googily moogily!!

[@jun_ezz]

HOLY MOLY!!! You guys outdid yourself once again. Keep doing what you do!! PS: Is recorded in NYC, orders Papa Johns

[@x-celsius5905]

That trophy ceremony theme gets me every time ❤

[@uraharamitchell7250]

Nice seeing Adam Neely handling bits on the Bass Guitar.

[@Schwarzgeist89]

Rainbow road sounds so beautiful...

[@josemariaposadas5846]

Goodness know that they really needed that music in. 4 players on the N64 Mario Kart didnt have music.

[@JuanVargasArts]

Absolutely loved this! Brings back so many memories! But please do a Mario Party version now! Goes so well with this theme!

[@joeyfatonefrombackstreetboys]

All you need is a ripping lead guitar and this could pretty much fit right into the mario kart 8 soundtrack. Phenomenal arrangement and performance from everyone involved.

[@rustyshackleford3160]

Do more of these gameplay type videos when you can! The engagement is part of the joyous sound of the music!

[@danielcorrales9649]

This has such smooth transitions that it could easily be passed off as a Smash Bros medley

[@MrMeatyHD]

Love that Christmas vibe on Frappe Snowland

[@nate6862]

Amazing work, and quite possibly the only way to have background music playing with 4 player split screen in MK64.

[@mechnasonicHD]

best of both worlds; Big Band & Gaming

[@jomiar309]

This not only captures some of the finest moments of my childhood, but builds on them with sexy, sexy jazz. This was like traveling through time, guys--you killed it! Could you do something similar for Super Smash Bros on the N64?

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Charlie Rosen, what a legend, conducting and playing guitar at the same time.

[@ok1989fish]

How nostalgic listening to the cover of “Koopa Beach” 😊🥲🥲

[@powerfulpaper3559]

I've waited SO LONG for another one of these

[@Creeperboy099]

Random thought: Mario Kart but it has a soundtrack in the style of the movie Days of Thunder (composed by Hans Zimmer)

[@HimenHeadFish]

that was incredible

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

I have a lot of respect for all the effort and work that goes into making these videos, please keep up the amazing work and God bless all of you.🖤

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

@@The8BitBigBand of course, video games and big band music what more is there to want out of life?

[@parkeryancey7512]

I love these keep making them!! Wish i had these arrangement in high school jazz band XD

[@kleingrrmpf]

I can't imagine how much effort and work went into this. I saw all the bits on Instagram but seeing the complete masterpiece now is so fulfilling ❤

[@sirplease4186]

The intro hit me hard so beautiful

[@Manly-Tears]

Watching this almost makes me feel like I have friends.

[@kayleejohnson550]

AAAAAHHHHH!!!!!! Finally! I’ve waited for so long!!!!

[@RagnaReckin]

0:13 the start of the song

[@maddus_]

Luigi Raceway was probably my favorite out of all of these

[@AnointedFlow]

Excellent

[@NestanSvensk]

They were all great but Rainbow Road kicked ass. Holy smokes!

[@hallhomespei]

Fantastic!!

[@olesia125]

This song is like the end of a Broadway musical