MR. BUNGLE - Sleep (Part II): Carry Stress in the Jaw / Spy [piano cover]

updated recording: • MR. BUNGLE - Sleep (Pa...
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original version on the album 'Disco Volante' (1995). Due to the considerable technical demands of this arrangement, I've had to make quite a lot of post-recording edits in order to clean things up a bit.

[@Tantacrul]

It's people like you who make KZbin the best site on the internet. What a task to take on. And you didn't skip the secret song either! Bravo!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Tantacrul Thank you so, so much! Your comment means so much to me!

[@CANNIBoy]

2 years later and I concur. Just earned my sub, and a strangely euphoric standing ovation 😂

[@SequoiaSounds]

@@CANNIBoy Many, many thanks!!!

[@Theodcyning]

I saw the notification. I said "are you kidding me?" You were not kidding. You are a very talented musician.

[@Jeminai77]

lol your handle... strange to see my cat's name here.

[@Theodcyning]

Yeh, with this handle I can find out who the Bungle fans are. Also, when I make a typo, it's almost expected because my name is gibberish anyway. And thanks to you, next time I have an opportunity to name a cat, I'll have a name ready.

[@Jeminai77]

haha same tho just with my profile pic. little more specific but finds fantomas fans.

[@Theodcyning]

I've been meaning to check out Fantomas. Everything Patton does is interesting.

[@Jeminai77]

start with "Director's Cut".

[@JoshuaTozer]

The Secret Song was beautifully played.. I could not have expected something that good.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks Joshua!

[@AndrewBeveridge461]

This is either Mozart-tier play by ear, or god-tier transcription, followed by god-tier performance. Unbelievable.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much! Though it's actually a painstaking sweat & tear/tier transcription :) (There were several moments where I nearly gave up on completing this one!) Anyway, if you were interested, I recorded a much improved version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@sinosemite]

I can't believe how fantastic this is. The only problem is that I can no longer describe my favorite songs as being ones that are impossible to re-create. It's tied for my favorite piano rendition, along with that guy who plays Beethoven 7.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many, many thanks for your comment!!!

[@arfpunkyfuk]

quiet.......don't tell anybody! You are a class act sir.

[@martonius1978]

I'm pretty sure you could release a record easily on Ipecac or Web of Mimicry with these awesome covers!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Marty Carlton Thanks, Marty! I have actually written to IPECAC a few times, but as yet have not heard back from anyone there.....

[@BTBAM819]

2:36 - 3:25 Wow you totally nailed the Edgar Allan Poe poem part. It's one of my favorite parts from Bungle and you nailed every note. I mean, you just played Trey's, Danny's, Mike's and Trevor's parts at the same time with two hands on a piano. Just wow. You are very talented! Greetings from Argentina you are the best! You Even did Secret Song! 🙌

[@rekcedjj]

Holy fuck. Carry Stress in the Jaw was the most difficult song I ever learned on drums. Spy was just fun 🙂 Arranging the whole thing for piano is a feat one might call Herculean. Bravo. Bravo. 👏👏👏

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, James!!

[@b.l.fisher8230]

Hey, hey...

[@FranHn1982]

Man, sincerely, you deserve a Nobel price for this, is really astonishing, thanks so much for this treasure and God bless that hands, heart and brain!!!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Francisco!!

[@slin0089]

absolutely incredible. I hope this gets billion views and you'll get rich of it.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@slin0089 Thank you so much!!!! :)

[@Astromyxin]

This is absolutely nuts.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Astromyxin I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kennykistler6735]

You are an insane madman. Thank you for being an insane madman and sharing it with the world.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@K J/K Ha! Thanks! :)

[@leolego]

Just wow!

[@Chimpinalls]

You are an ivory tickling monster, sir!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Chimpinalls Heheh, thanks!

[@peepeepoopoo8006]

this just really highlights how incredible of composers Mr. Bungle were. And how insane you are at piano

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!! I've recently uploaded an improved version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@DTTaTa]

Ligeti, piazzolla and disco volante bungle in the same channel? You are my man

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!!

[@jmthompson437]

The attention to detail...Once again, I am as spellbound by your cover as I am the original.

[@lepoisson]

I'd just like to point out that from 01:11 to 01:22 the left hand is playing death metal and the right hand is playing jazz

[@mdfirestorm2]

Now you HAVE to complete the Sleep trilogy with Phlegmatics!

[@SequoiaSounds]

I definitely plan to at some point! :)

[@Charlosduncan]

Well... this is fucking awesome. And you did Spy as well, everyhing works perfectly in this video.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much!

[@evhwolfgang2003]

This is the best thing on KZbin. You even did the wammy bar dip part in the secret song!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many, many thanks, Dane!!!

[@AmaruRoberto]

This is sublime, thanks! Can you do None Of Them Knew They Were Robots, please?

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Roberto Amaru Many thanks, Roberto! 'None of Them Knew...' is certainly on the list for some point in the future.....

[@leshanty]

Wow that was amazing!! If only Patton and Grandpa Dunn were singing along that would be the icing on the cake!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much, Les!

[@andyp123456]

I would have enjoyed Westworld even more if one of your Mr. Bungle covers was the background music of a scene (esp. The Holy Filament, which is one of my favourites and your cover is excellent)

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks Andrew!

[@jackherer2675]

8:22 Me: GWAAWAAWAAAA ~88

[@alexandretorresporres3117]

MIND BLOWING!!! Plus, it's my favorite album track

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Alexandre! It's my favorite track on that album, too!

[@MrLukaspiloto]

I have insomnia. The worst error I have made in my life so far was watch this after taking my medication to sleep. Mr Bungle stimulate my brain at a point that cut off the effect of my medication, and you played so close to my reaction listening Mr Bungle that I almost had an orgasm

[@ManosBazanis]

You are truly a gift to the world, thank you for inspiring me to start studying again the piano after a painful 5-year long break. I hope everything goes amazing for you and you get all the joy, fame and ease of living you deserve.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Νόσμα Ζάνησμπα Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment!! I truly appreciate it! And I wish your fingers a happy return to dancing upon piano keys again.....

[@SerialBull]

the Secret Song had my jaw to the floor. great job!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so, so much!!!

[@DorianDeLuca]

I'm watching you perform this, and my brain won't allow me to believe it. You're a profoundly talented person.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Dorian! I've recently uploaded a revised version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@bradjohnson6678]

I'm no one but that was impressive! Thank you for doing that, your time is very much appreciated

[@diggsmahoney]

hoLY fuck(FUCK) baHLLLLLS!! Fucking Bravo Sir. Bra-VO!

[@arrriela]

im a big bungle fan and was wondering if you've considered doing 'after school special'?

[@SequoiaSounds]

It's definitely on the list for some point in the future.

[@kiramiheeva47]

It's absolutely astonishing! I'd never supposed that someone could make a piano cover of THIS thing of Bungle's heritage! And you did it brilliantly! Thank you!

[@Vudujin]

This is so damn good. I’d love to hear Travolta or Ma Meeshka Mow Skwoz

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Vudujin Thank you so much! I plan to post both this year :)

[@williamexon171]

Did that really happen? Oh my god. That's amazing!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@William Exon Thank you so much, William!

[@codynoname2640]

Amazing. Loved your Retrovertigo and Ars. So glad you're doing more Bungle!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@cody no name Thank you, Cody! There will be a lot more Bungle in the future!

[@migueltoscano5330]

I know the secret song now! outstanding transcription and performance, bravo man!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much Miguel!

[@midway303]

This gets better every time I watch it. ❤

[@liprincessprincess]

Maaad respect. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. This sounds AMAZING

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks! I more recently made a revised version of this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@michaelstonedrums6877]

This album is my all-time favorite. Great interpretation!!!

[@maximkammerer2813]

Holy fucking shit, how is this even possible?

[@skandarc2810]

Absolutely blown away 😳😱. Hahaha you’re phenomenal sir. Bravo 👏🏻

[@alecjahn]

You nailed that Berenice part! (And the rest, of course) - Thanks for doing this one!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Alec J Thank you, Alec!

[@proctorul]

Man, you are one of the greatest musicians I have ever listen. Thanks for letting me discover this song again for the first time.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Cosme Fulanito It's such a joy to hear that my work is appreciated. Thank you so, so, much!

[@vixamu_tf2]

Don't let them know...

[@dougsteeleguitar]

Lord yes! I love you!! Thanks!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thanks Doug!

[@MrMiko1aj]

I thought this Mr/ Bungle videos couldn't be better. But this sir - is just outstanding even in your own universe. Thank you for that. If I only were one of the MB team - I'd be deeply moved. This is simply beautiful.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Mikolaj Leszczynski Thank you, Mikolaj, for such a lovely comment!!!

[@PhantomPandaPower]

amazing - I've watched the Mr Bungle covers now. I've never enjoyed piano so much

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!!

[@zachgalsky]

genuinely one of the most impressive things i have ever seen

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much!! I've more recently uploaded a revised version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@enderaxiss]

still an amazing cover to this day

[@niklasj.rosenberg3419]

Chills...These chills... This song is one of my all time favorites! And you just made the best cover of it! If you ever make an album of these cover songs, please let me know, I'll buy it in any format.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Niklas J. Rosenberg Thank you for such a wonderful comment! I would really love to make a whole album of Mr. Bungle covers. I've tried contacting IPECAC several times but so far I've not heard anything back....

[@Galactu5]

@@SequoiaSounds That is truly a shame. All I can say is don't give up!! May sound trite but the only way anyone fails is by giving up.

[@guidoretro]

Yeah! Secret Song!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Guido Bisocoli :)

[@jakobbrady3806]

BUT SOMEHOW I FOUND OUT THAT THIS EXISTS!!

[@timelliott841]

brilliant arrangement

[@richardroberson2564]

This is insanely good.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you, Richard!

[@arsmoriendish]

Mr. Bungle had Patton/Spruance/Dunn composing the majority of their material. No wonder they're such a gift even after all these years. Do you have any opinions about how they compare as songwriters? You've done Carry Stress In The Jaw/Holy Filament/Retrovertigo (Dunn) as well as Desert Search...(Spruance) and Ars Moriendi (Patton) - do you have a preference for Dunn in some way? His work does seem extraordinarily difficult and harmonically denser? (I'm not a musical theorist).

[@RhythMassacre]

By far my fav album! Awesome cover!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@RhythMassacre Thank you!

[@masterpimpofdoom]

You absolutely smashed it! One of the best covers I've seen on KZbin . Well done indeed!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much!!!

[@RockinDbop1]

blown away. just wow.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!!

[@ericrobert1825]

Whoever you are, is the most talented musician everrrrr...... jealous....

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Eric Robert Thank you, Eric! That was such a lovely comment!!

[@brandongraham3232]

Speechless. This is the most spectacular Cover I’ve ever heard. impossible. Standing Ovation!!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many, many thanks, Brandon!!

[@keithrice4171]

This made my day. Fucking brilliant.

[@jamesmichael237]

I'm sure Patton has seen this a few times. awesome!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, James! I've no idea if Mike or Trevor have ever seen it....

[@jamesmichael237]

Im sure Mike would have,he likes tunes on the piano

[@yeemsplitter]

For real, the most impressive thing I have had the pleasure of experiencing in a long time. You have the gift, there is no question about that. Keep on, please

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many, many thanks!!!

[@mathiasjustesen4910]

This is god damn beautiful! one of my favorite mr bungle songs!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Mathias Justesen Many thanks, Mathias!

[@WellFedProductions]

This really was excellent. Very impressive...

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Well Fed Productions Thank you!

[@markortlieb432]

Absolutely astonishing! I can't figure out how this is even possible but somehow you did it. So glad you included the "secret" track / "Spy vs. Spy!"

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Mark Ortlieb Many, many thanks, Mark!!!

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

You are one of my favorite people on the planet, right now. In awe. Thank you!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Adrian Fallwell That's so lovely of you! Thank you!

[@rattar1041]

I love this so much, amazing work!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!

[@kerwinalonzo]

Can’t stop watching this. Amazing thank you

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Bobby!

[@MichaelHoneaz]

Wow I am floured this is one of if not the best cover I've ever seen. I don't even own a piano, I'm a guitarist lol, but it's still such an inspiration to see you attempt something this outright insane technically and musically. Its such an eye opener to the fact that there really are no limits to what you can do with such avant-garde songs and makes me think i can actually do something this crazy one day. Thank you for the extremely great and chilling performance

[@MichaelHoneaz]

Checked out more of your channel and wOw most of your covers are like this lmao

[@SequoiaSounds]

Hahaha, it's a complete pleasure to find such appreciative ears :) Thank you!

[@gappyg5348]

Masterful job!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much! I more recently uploaded a re-recording here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@michaelstonedrums6877]

I’m back. I love this very much.

[@manoshmarace6544]

This is great my friend.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Manosh!

[@jurasitol2615]

This is the best thing ive ever heard.

[@louhimself]

Fantastic! This was such an amazing performance!!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much!

[@martybyrnemusic]

HOLY FUCK!! AMAZING!!

[@javierperezgonzalez9317]

Beautiful cover! Reminded me of Conlon Nancarrow. Wish the recording was better but even if you recorded it with a casio calculator it would still rock! Congrats!!!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks Javier!

[@WhammyLooper]

Brilliant cover!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@WhammyLooper Thank you!!

[@TheEditorChris]

INCREDIBLE!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@TheEditorChris Thank you!!

[@zaxxyy736]

So much love for this cover holy moly! You’re a great musician, and you did a great job with this one. ❤️

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Zaxxyy ᕕ Thank you so, so much!!!

[@Zondella]

This is amazing - would love to see more in the future.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you! There is much more planned in the future, but I have other focuses for the moment....

[@michaelsheehan6126]

It seems every couple weeks something comes my way that makes me even more impressed with Japan, which is just mind-blowing considering how impressed I already was several years ago.

[@neboysh]

YOU ARE THE KING!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks!! I've uploaded a revised recording here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@bobbybangbang5930]

Sequoia Sounds. You’re my new favorite youtube channel. You’re incredible. Thank you.

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Bobby Bang Bang That's lovely to hear! Thank you so, so much!

[@LesActive]

I don't know about anyone else but if I saw a recording of Bungle music arranged for solo piano it would be in my collection before noon. It's now 11:10 am.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many, many thanks!! :D

[@emcat4919]

this is amazing!! is there sheet music available?

[@koopsjunta]

Hahahahahaha! Bravo, maestro!

[@SequoiaSounds]

Many thanks, Matt! I've recently uploaded a revised version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6yfZh7mah1qbs

[@monkeysalad4444]

2 years late, but my God I have never been so blown away at a piano cover. The accuracy on everything, the interpretation, the ability to play it in general, just wow. Is this done by ear or do you have sheets? Thanks.

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment!!! I'm truly appreciative. I transcribe/arrange straight down to sheet music. Please email me using the address mentioned in my 'About' section if you would like any of my sheet music.

[@thehellobandwiscthehelloba7655]

amazing....do you mind if i ask, how long it took you to perfect this?? it sounds like a huge challenge...

[@SequoiaSounds]

Thank you so much! The actual arranging/playing part of it didn't take that long, but the initial transcribing process was kinda hell and I nearly gave up several times! I just don't find transcribing by ear easy or fun!

[@DanObscur]

Amazing man! I'm very curious, how long did it took you to get this done?

[@stornkolson]

Off the wall man!!!

[@justwilder6614]

absolutely amazing....

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Just Wilder Thank you!

[@pwhqngl0evzeg7z37]

Do you provide/sell sheet music for this? It may be a bit out of my skill range (understatement) but I would absolutely love to play your transcription!

[@SeanMotley]

WOW!! Your videos are amazing! Great work!

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Sean Motley Thank you so much!

[@rainbowsludge660]

Absolute Genius! I wonder if Mike Patton has heard this?

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Pete STUART Thank you, Pete! I have sent a few messages to Ipecac, but as yet haven't heard anything back.....

[@rainbowsludge660]

Good Luck! Your choice of songs are so good that I'd love to hear some of your own compositions too because you can not only play tremendously well but also have a brilliant ear for melody.

[@toprak3479]

This is NUTS

[@ПольС-н3у]

Pleease do "Goodbye Sober Day". Pleeeeeease

[@SequoiaSounds]

@Поль Солнух It's definitely already on the list (I just haven't worked out yet how I'm going to cover the central Chak chak chak chaka chaka section!)