Monkey Island Theme on CLASSICAL GUITAR!

This was MUCH harder than I thought it would be ...
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[@waraidako]

That's the second best cover I've ever heard!

[@jimbojimjs]

I see what you did there!

[@junkivore7379]

Well done, sir 👏

[@JoshWatsonMusic]

I'm OVER HERE! My name is Guybreesh Threepwood and I'm a mighty pirate.

[@alexsincevich4687]

IYKYK

[@alexsincevich4687]

​@@JoshWatsonMusicYou look more like a flooring inspector

[@junkivore7379]

What makes this even more impressive is that Sam was holding his breath for 10 minutes while playing this! 😲

[@grenelef]

More like 8 minutes, tbh...

[@thefreshprince-t4m]

@@grenelef Video goes for 2 minutes.

[@EISENKEILER]

its the opposite way .... breathe - then the tune will breathe too ;) no offend I still like it but it could bring this tune to life

[@silversilk8438]

@EISENKEILER The joke is related to the main character of the game series (Guybrush Threepwood) and a couple memorable game moments from this old (what others would call classic) point and click. I think the game series was finished off actually quite recently, maybe even this year? I haven’t checked the date but there’s new artwork and even voiceovers for the rereleased original.

[@EISENKEILER]

I see yes I played the new game@@silversilk8438

[@pumajlr]

that’s the second biggest cover I’ve ever heard!

[@sjeisbroochem1976]

I am rubber, you are glue...

[@Cunnysmythe]

Absolutely brilliant, glorious rendition Monkey Island was my childhood, I played the second game so many times

[@DocoptikN]

From the first notes shivers and tears my friend. Well Done

[@zezerik]

Finally some golden PC gaming era love. Thank you! If you have a desire to look in to it, please on some King's Quest 5 music like the Weeping Willow or town music themes.

[@marcelorinaldi1515]

Whata birthday gift you gave me!!!

[@AaronJSussman]

What an excellent arrangement.

[@Dalladrien]

Holy bajingus dude, that sounds totally rad on the classical geetar.

[@Nokturn]

This is SO GOOD. Don't think I realized how complex this song is until hearing this rendition.

[@meriiyyy0]

Frr

[@cjchristopher8092]

Let's fucking go, Saaaaaaam!

[@Melforx]

Wholesome arrangement

[@LynxKT]

Those little accents are so beautifully played! I gotta get me dem tabs.

[@Tsumi85]

As a nostalgic gamer, I must admit that you made my heart vibrate, well done!

[@santiagodcejudo]

One of the best video game songs ever! You did it beautifully

[@MasDouc]

Second best

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

Best cover I’ve ever heard of this tune, man. Putting on a monkey master class. 🍌

[@MasDouc]

Second best cover you mean

[@mesharialghanem3293]

i agree ..

[@YanLipavsky]

SUPER !!!

[@zarkaun96]

More people need to cover music from this game. My band WASD covers this. It's so much fun to play

[@superpos]

Beautiful! Just beautiful!

[@jonnyactual]

I’m floored, this is fantastic! Somehow it sounds like 2 guitars playing at once - amazing work 😄

[@gotfunk5]

WOW! That's really impressive!!!

[@shinichikudo454]

Sir, you are an absolute legend.

[@archivedandgone]

An absolute monke

[@michigokimiau]

👌

[@JohnRiggs]

DUDE! I love this! Thank you for this.

[@acrophis]

Definitely giving the OST a listen after this.

[@MatthiasNunes]

This is the best!!!

[@acshaw80]

I knew that if I googled “Monkey Island Cover Acoustic” I would find some dude that has perfected it on classical guitar

[@Zorgalon]

Same lmao

[@CastleR-z6r]

Brilliant!

[@musicabilities]

I love you, Sam. Thank you for existing.

[@jonstirling9169]

That was killer dude. Where can I pay and download the track? Those are some serious chops my friend. Thank you for putting in the effort. This is one of my most favorite games and you did a bang up job translating it - and somehow played all the melody lines, while making it look like you just whip those fretboard shapes out of your back side like it’s just Tuesday..

[@marcusguimaraes8063]

"En garde! Touché!" ...

[@loejewis]

This slaps. Wally Crying from Monkey Island 3 is dope too, not sure it'd translate to classical guitar so well, but maybe you could find a way.

[@RobertSmith-co2ji]

Nice! Camera work on point too! A little disappointed by the lack of pirate hat, but that's OK. Thanks!

[@JM.TheComposer]

The attention to detail in this performance is astounding. 👏

[@AlexSeewald]

YEEEEEES!

[@areknames0000]

Impressive how you manage to perfectly let sound the two melodic lines 🤩 I swear it's the second best fingerstyle guitar arrangement of this tune (joking 😂 the best 😉)

[@drewrose5386]

How appropriate. You play guitar like a cow! (A f**king phenomenal cow...) Amazing, thank you for this, I really hope Michael Land, Ron Gilbert etc... get to to hear this, it was spine chillingly good.... which i'm sure wouldn't bother Murray since he's only a skull.

[@Cobrass67]

amazing rendition of the best music in viddy games

[@oroborosh]

This arrangement sounds like a dairy farmer! ...how appropriate. You played like a cow!

[@dominiks.2206]

That's the second best cover of a Monkey Island Theme song I've ever heard.

[@keitoulou]

Well done Sam, You are our guitar hero !

[@thomasleroy]

Really amazing! I really like the Monkey Island music, so thank you very much for this great cover Sam! 🤩👍

[@kalidusbebop]

Execution incroyable, c'est magnifique, et ca fait dresser les poils des bras :-) trop de souvenir :-)

[@juliapniewska1817]

Such a beautiful cover ❤

[@SchlimmShadySmash]

First! ...or at least first to be the idiot to say "first"! This cover is mad good.

[@joshuakerchief2910]

I hope Ron Gilbert sees this

[@BeYoND_9000]

48th to comment on this masterpiece. Fire to the souls who watch and forget to say thank you.

[@ryanclopine9739]

Kewl. Wondering when Windfall Island is coming out

[@ChrisWhoRemains]

Look behind you! A three-headed guitarist!

[@felix5287]

Never played monkey Island but somehow this made me nostalgic. What kinda magic u runnin' Sam? Also the slow panning 👌

[@TioSalsaTV]

LeChuck theme needed

[@MattMurphyMusicTeacher]

beautiful man, you just made my week :)

[@Abrasjefen]

Im not crying, you are. Beautiful.

[@legendofmi]

This is awesome! Thanks!

[@keva5144]

Bro you're genuinely one of the best at playing video games tunes I've seen on youtube!

[@bp72520]

I thought your earthbound covers were peak nostalgia for me. I was wrong.

[@joekerins9772]

I've never played this game but now I have to

[@spambaconsausageandspam6245]

Just plain amazing. You captured the whole song in your arrangment in an unbelievable way. Bravo!

[@TheBoyWhoWonders]

besides the awesome playing, the recording sounds so crisp and clean. lovin it

[@Takuin]

How long can Guybrush Threepwood hold his breath? I know you know this...come on people!

[@jimbojimjs]

enough to listen to this song about 5 times

[@kfirpopilis4846]

2:03 minutes ago i was looking for motivation to pick up my guitar and play again.

[@HelpTheWretched]

Insult Guitar Dueling when?

[@rickdeckard7098]

You pluck like a dairy farmer!

[@silvenshadow]

Any chance for a tutorial? This is epic

[@countrysauce13]

Wow you have really long fingernails!

[@Lyverfive]

Dude I am so excited for the new games.

[@everdale8920]

You're no match for my witty repartee!

[@chd1401]

Amazing! Very good rendition

[@jackellis6550]

Holy F dude that was truly brilliant

[@IFinishedAVideoGame]

I can't get over how much I love this cover. Thanks for doing it such justice!

[@deedd4401]

Would give it thousand likes if i could

[@Sikkasill]

What speakers are those? They look slick

[@jayfroggy]

Ah monkey island, reminds me of home.

[@obiwanian2774]

Moving camera?! Wowza

[@tamuccal1]

Awesome! This makes me so wish there was a new monkey island game coming out 😢

[@elchit6635]

There is!!!!!!

[@kaisakakara2996]

THERE IS!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tamuccal1]

@@kaisakakara2996 HUZZAH!!!

[@TheTrandeberg]

Finally a nostalgia overdose for an old gamer, wp sir , wp

[@tclare11]

Switching 5 and 1/2 inch disks was worth it for this game. Thanks for this one

[@twobear13]

I just wanted to say thankyou for this. I still listen from time to time, and still get swept up in the bittersweetness of nostalgia. This is the most beautiful rendition of this theme I've ever heard. Sincerely, a rapidly ageing milennial.

[@javicule9914]

This may be for beginners too

[@whoanelly-]

OMG!! I cant beleive you did this! Awesome!!

[@KimStennabbCaesar]

Yeees Sam! Amazing interpretetation.

[@DeanLamb]

I cannot overstate how much I love this

[@AugustBurnsSam]

HOLY SHIT, IT'S DEAN FROM ARCHSPIRE

[@mrcor01]

It is in one word impressive!

[@santiagonovara7250]

You finally played this song! I have waited long for this day to come :D

[@panchemist]

I can imagine a co-op with some people who will go along with the melody and punch in the famous quotes in a line of " THRRRRREEEPWOOOOOD!", "Hi, im selling these fine leather jackets!?", "You fight like dairy farmer" and an appropriate riposte etc.

[@squaresoft01]

Holy hell that one looks hard to play. Good thing sam has God fingers.

[@andrebmkt]

Absolutely 100% SUBLIME arrangement, WOW!

[@akcel1211]

Bravo ! Bravo ! Excellent ! 🍁

[@Lord_Brocktree]

TO anyone who loves Monkey Island, on Sea of Thieves they have tall tales that is all about exploring Monkey Island. The music is on point!

[@mikelegault9344]

Every song is a banger, can’t wait for the next round of uploads!

[@MasDouc]

This is the second best Monkey Island cover I've ever seen

[@emptyshellaxiom]

This is fantastic.

[@renaissancemanrogue3543]

Dude, youre sick. Upload moreeee videos! Even if your just talking goddamnit. Sam Griffin is legend

[@TheFrankonia83]

It is a shame your covers aren't on Spotify. I would totally listen to them all the time. :( Copyrights and licensing are a b**** i guess.

[@CrawfishParish]

Sounds Amazing!

[@megakenzie9524]

woooooooh! so goooood

[@babydiz970]

Amazing as always! Gonna go play some guitar myself now. You give me motivation, bro!

[@jonstirling9169]

Send this out to Captain Kori

[@bigpapichurro5197]

Monke. That is all.

[@tommasocampagnolo9987]

Ok, this is absolutely IMPRESSIVE

[@FelipeIII3]

Beautiful❤