"Marble Zone" (Sonic The Hedgehog) LIVE Jazz Cover // J-MUSIC Pocket Band

Our live cover of "Marble Zone" from Sonic The Hedgehog (Genesis/Mega Drive), originally composed by Masato Nakamura. This arrangement by Patrick Bartley.
Yes! We happy to finally upload this one here for you all! Now, we've been playing this tune for a while now (it's also available for free on our 1st demo), actually, so at this point it's like a standard to us. This has been played in so many ways over the past 4+ years that it's hard to know what the actual definitive version is. But fun fact, this tune has actually been played in multiple countries now, as Pat has taken this arrangement overseas to play in many different situations (including at two different high security UN private events - yes, we can officially say that people like Nikki Haley and Henry Kissinger have listened to at least 30 minutes of video game music and didn't know it. We'd say that's a big resume booster). Okay, we know nothing has been said about the actual song yet, but that was an important anecdote! This song is special because after running through 3 acts of Green Hill Zone at Sanic speed, you're now immediately forced to give pause and delve into the lava-filled ruins of the Marble Zone... for better or for worse, you decide. Either way, we're now given this beautiful Latin-influenced melody over a simple yet popping 4-on-the-floor groove between the bass and drums, and it makes for the perfect mood changer in this new space. Every solo is a delight here, with Pat starting right off the bat with an engaging and interactive sax solo, reflective guitar sounds by Olin, and bringing the house down to the low end is Wallace on bass.
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[@HeyItsCdub]

Mario and Sonic at the J-MUSIC Ensemble

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Oh yeah

[@bakerXderek]

This is the coolest shit i've ever seen.

[@jonathanhargraves2241]

I know right

[@cooldebt]

100% - this band is so good. You might also appreciate these boys if you are not already a fan: kzbin.infovideos

[@HolyHadou]

It's such a strange sense of relaxation, nostalgia, and perpetual anxiety. Thank you.

[@teenanguyen217]

I completely understand. There is relaxation when I close my eyes, nostalgia when I hear parts I recognised and perpetual anxiety when there are added parts.

[@cooldebt]

From the trumpet's opening notes, I thought they were going to play 'Music to Watch Girls By'! But instead of swinging 60s we got some really cool jazz.

[@Loafoftime]

It's like a siivagunner rip: the first few notes sound normal, but then it goes in a completely different direction.

[@phantasystar8760]

Sonic 1 on genesis was my first game ever. I’m so happy to see the music from this game still get some love.

[@neilmorrissey9831]

Amazing cover!! This song is criminally underrated

[@SodTp]

True

[@gurnblanstin364]

In 100 years this will still be a thing… kudos. Criminally underviewed.

[@DaMemeManDan]

This played in the school cafeteria today. Dunno why but I’m glad it did.

[@Loafoftime]

I want a cafeteria that plays jazz!

[@tye9713]

This my favorite song on sonic 1

[@islandwalk.]

i like that even the band is impressed with themselves! one of my faves for sure

[@XYBand]

Gotta hype your bros up 🔥

[@glitterenthusiast4081]

Mario and Sonic in the same jam? Now _this_ is the most ambitious crossover in history.

[@jw870206]

After the Green Hill Zone allowed you to speed right through it almost continuously, this Zone made you have to slow it down a bit and be more methodical.

[@imsosick75]

Bass guy is KILLING it!!! ❤

[@davidb2059]

Kissinger and Haley didn't know what hit 'em!

[@woomy8971]

i love how different your solo is here compared to that of the chrono trigger covers. really going sanic speed

[@saltinefromindiana]

That has to be the smoothest opening and ending to any song I've ever heard. 100/10 cover man

[@MrSuperken1]

That saxophonist be gettin busy!

[@PizzaProphet]

God D*** that sax solo SON. Everyone here is soooo good

[@burnbluefox]

Probably the only YT channel I actually wanted to turn the bell notification on for.

[@ponderingForever]

The smoothest cupid shuffle

[@user-yw9mw9hv8o]

i love this sooooooooooooooo much

[@jellewils3974]

Saxophonist rocks! Gotta keep up on my own horn...

[@MoonFlowerCrown]

God I love everything about this

[@tgpsonic4821]

Completely amazing

[@SurrealSurreal]

This is hands down fucking incredible. Excellent job guys

[@Eagles7sjn]

The saxophonist snapped 💯

[@oomi9030]

If Sonic rips of Kirby and makes the Sonic Café:

[@TheMCBros13426]

Fantastic, gentlemen! Gotta get some Aquatic Ambience rolling!

[@brandonteng99]

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[@tiagoaherri7266]

Vocês são maravilhosos.Congratulations!❤

[@robertennis428]

You guys got Talent that God gave you all. I Love all the music y'all play

[@otmq]

Practice... time... sacrifice. That is what they “got”.

[@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide]

Nice, I was just talking to a friend about this song yesterday.

[@gregoriolobato3033]

Google is listening well

[@mattlewis7320]

i really wish i could pay you to play my wedding. all jazz sonic music the entire time. nobody will know other than those who know. awesome!

[@ace_bal]

Man I hope these guys play at your wedding

[@dxaminal777]

Whoooweee that sax solo kills! Everything is great, but dayum!

[@alwaysxnever]

A bass solo on a stand up bass. Impressive!!

[@mistermusik]

My sons play Sonic and they love this music. Excellent arrangement and so well played. Thanks!

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

Saxophone guy 😊 holy fraaaaowwww. Forget it. I'm stumped. In- fckink-credible. Whaaa

[@dxtrememwe2215]

There is a song called "Music To Watch Girls By", pretty sure that was SEGA's motivation for Marble Zone's theme

[@carultch]

And Blade Runner was probably their inspiration for Scrap Brain Zone.

[@lftenjamin]

This goes in! This acoustic series is absolutely amazing.

[@michaelfrieber]

If i heard this out in the world it would destroy me because it would be so familiar but I know I wouldn't be able to place it.

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Always loved how smooth this song was

[@CoffinZ12]

Pat calling you a beast would be way to nice to put into words how insane you are on the sax.

[@scapegear4978]

this song!!!!!

[@rodcurtis9342]

Now I wanna hear a cover of 'Spring Yard Zone' from you guys. It's jumpy feel would play well with your style.

[@hashamsajid2194]

OMG, I loved those OSTs of the games and found them online and had them in my playlists, you guys took those masterpieces and have done masterpiece-ful work on them. You legends, love and respect ya'llll....

[@michaelwatkins7452]

I didn't know I needed this.

[@LaughingShotgun]

This was my favorite zone as a kid, so this song is super nostalgic for me. Good stuff 👌

[@mgumwv]

Hoping “Mystic Cave Zone” is next

[@mgumwv]

Also this is amazing as usual

[@kisame786]

Would be great for October

[@dexterwilliams4289]

greedy

[@LeeVaiM]

You guys are so good.

[@levizinkkk98]

Thats is awasome!!!!

[@LeotheTiger1234]

It's such a fabulous arrangement! Who cares if the vibraphone player is dressed like Mario, even though it's a Sonic song?

[@_grahamjacobson]

What a solo, Patrick! Amazing... Cannonball lives

[@005connect9]

Found your page through skatune network and WOW are you and your friends talented!!!! Thank you for all this beautiful music you provide!!! Much love from Sacramento CA!

[@cesarmatute8765]

I enjoyed this a lot ! Thanks .

[@pixxelwizzard]

I love, Love, LOVE that such talented people are putting their heart and soul into the video game music I love. What a time to be alive! :D

[@3bearsgayming]

fantastic as always! i always liked Marble Zone, it made sure you understood patience and precision with Sonic to use as tools for faster levels.

[@Modijoe1959]

3:21 this is some fucking crazy Coltrane shit.

[@ashleylamar3727]

This is one of my fav Sonic songs ❤️❤️❤️

[@dvgit]

Love the addition of the vibes in there! It is really refreshing.

[@Piraja]

Wonderful

[@insightfultechreviews01]

Well done lads, this was solid

[@koteynikoi-kotei9301]

That escalated quickly! Thumbs up guys!

[@JohnLucPicard98]

This is such a great band! Glad I found it, you guys are all talented!

[@mantasdirda9690]

This is insane. For real.

[@pablocampos1796]

Awesome!

[@mrfroboto1]

Man I really got to thank the SiIvagunner tournament or I wouldn't have heard of you guys. You guys rock!

[@heryk99]

amazing job , i love it , good memories

[@MikeTrixPlays]

Pardon my french, but this is fucking amazing

[@captincorpse]

This was an amazing cover. Such a smooth and beautiful rendition. Keep up the good work guys.

[@ChallengeTheNarrative]

You're all amazing😮

[@chezozu1832]

I think I need that hoodie

[@cyb1283]

This was amazing! I always loved your guys remixes keep it up

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

wowwwww this is fire! Thanks for doing this awesome cover guys.

[@kizzume]

I love this rendition!

[@FREESPIRITSTHEBAND]

Top cover dudes, smooth as...Keep 'em coming please!

[@michaelcritchlow4373]

love the work ..... playing this all of MAGFest 2020

[@pharmdiddy5120]

One of my favs but I like the trumpet / sax treatment here the best!

[@JK-if1vj]

damn dude that was a straight bop my man

[@wellyfanfarro]

Great work guys. Loved it!

[@Bobbias]

That was straight fire guys. Seriously good shit.

[@josetellez8628]

Man you guys are amazing!!!

[@djmieres5673]

2:29 Listen to my mans on the vibraphone was sailing through the beat. Props

[@gabrielchavarria22]

Yessss! Sonic 😭😩😍

[@JetuneJapan]

You guys are the BEST. Insanely cool

[@pikitikidyr2418]

Fire

[@brianmarshall3921]

That Sax though

[@abyssalfenge7465]

MMmm! that hit all the right spots! Great job guys! :D

[@eddiesykes4080]

I would pay for this music 🎺😎 🖖

[@ShadyFoxShadify]

Oh gooood. One of the favourite songs from StH.) Thank you so much guys :D

[@syaron4273]

I like Ben a lot. His groove is quite impressive for me.

[@user-uh1ec8wz8u]

молодцы ребята! well done guys)

[@WallyMetals]

thats is a nice ...nice cover.

[@celestialstar5563]

Sonic Jazz Cafe I'm down for that it will be a jazz and wine event featuring music by the blue Hedgehog himself 🌀🎺🍷🌃🎹🎶🎷❤

[@TheSlenderGent88]

I knew this one would be a good idea!

[@acolvill1]

I've listened to this cover easily over a hundred times--it's hands down my favorite out of everything I've heard you play--and I never noticed until just now: At 6:18, is that woman saying, "can you please pick it up"? Because you set your sax down to pick up the shaker? XD

[@DavidClay]

My Goodness!!! This is awesome!

[@BriggsMullen]

The A-section of this tune always reminds me of the prechorus to "All About That Bass"

[@anomalyv3718]

they really let the sax guy play! wait there is still another 6 mins 😁

[@ej86]

Oh snap 😲 is that Joe Redifier from Gamesack in the background?

[@SoNoFTheMoSt]

dang the horns are so tight,

[@rollinallonce]

Noticed a different drummer today? Where's my friend. Either way smooth stuff guys, I find myself refreshing your page hoping you guys upload