Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon - I Am Impact! (on Accordion) ft. Nemo Fairlight

Title: I Am Impact!
Composer: Ichirou Mizuki
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Mystical Ninja was one of my favorite N64 games growing up, and one of my earliest exposures to Japanese culture. It was so wacky and different from anything else I've experienced, and I loved the Impact sequences and song, so I'm excited to finally cover it. I took some slight creative liberties in the lyric translation, but I think it matches the theme very well.
A huge thank you to ‪@nemofairlight‬ for providing the vocals on this track!

[@Novanewf]

KZbin got me on the Goemon algorithm!

[@soundsandstuff]

This has to be one of the most entertaining and fun music videos I'd seen recenty! I really like the upbeat arrangement and how you guys were so animated! I was also impressed that Nemo was singing the lyrics in Japanese, well done by you guys!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! Yeah, Nemo killed it - I originally thought I could try singing the vocals myself but I'm so glad I didn't. XD

[@soundsandstuff]

@@BrendanVavra haha, dash dash dash!

[@メレンゲ犬]

発音も愉快な雰囲気も完璧です！水木一郎さんも歌が海外の方に愛されて幸せだと思います。

[@spiritmacardi9300]

When you mean to summon your giant robot, but end up summoning Weird Al instead.

[@nemofairlight]

Oh my goodness that little FUNKY wiggle did me in 🤣🤣🤣 great video editing! Thanks for having me on this fun track 😁

[@BrendanVavra]

It was great having you! I'm so glad I didn't try singing this myself, it would not have gone well. XD

[@Roguecraftslayer]

This is the game that started my weebness back in 97 walking into my local video store.

[@SheaViolin]

Your visuals are so creative and fun! And wonderful arrangement and production as well!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks, Shea!

[@Phantomizer]

This Is awsome! idk how I missed this for so long.

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! The algorithm can be a cruel mistress...

[@willimakemusic]

This is AMAZING holy moly!!! I think the visuals of this are so engaging, and the audio is just so great and hype to listen to! I love how committed you all are to the music and the feeling of the song! I’m your 800th subscriber! ❤

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! I love creating cohesion between the audio and visuals in my projects (even if it means spending more time than I care to admit on video recording and editing). XD

[@willimakemusic]

@@BrendanVavra the cohesion that you create is so full of love and passion! The way you do it is so special!

[@Feilanna]

This is so hot

[@lodiningvaldsen8277]

PURASUMA!!!

[@awesomeking9915]

I love the song awesome job remix of I am impact

[@HayleyMulch]

This is absolutely fantastic, superb job!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! :D

[@Sean081799]

Dude this is so much fun! The accordion, the vocals, and especially the percussion quips blend together so well!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! I love using auxiliary percussion almost as much as you do. :D Vibraslap gang, rise up!

[@GattoriSancho]

This pumps me up!!!

[@amaurymachado6613]

Muito legal, parabéns 👏👏

[@rophmusic]

Wow that was unexpected, what a vibe 😆❤

[@WillowEpp]

RIP Aniki o7

[@psycosulu]

Haha, loved every second of it! :D

[@SchneiderSouza]

What a fun version.... it makes me smile every second. Loved!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! It's always been my goal to make music videos that invoke something in the watcher/listener - in this case, joy/laughter/nostalgia - so these kinds of comments are always appreciated. :)

[@SHO-kw1go]

素晴らしい日本語！🇯🇵

[@Duhemsounds]

This is a great rare gem and you've made an excellent work on it. I loved that game

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you - this was one of my favorite N64 games as a kid. ^^

[@endlessrepeat]

Amazing, I never expected an old-school Japanese hero theme song!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks! Yeah, the Ganbare Goemon series is very self aware, and this tune's existence is a great example of the kind of satirical approach they take to their games.

[@ChromaticApparatus]

I didn't know Nemo was a contralto :D This is such a great performance, haha, you both did great! Really fun!

[@BrendanVavra]

I didn't either, so imagine my surprise when I got her part in and it was an octave lower than I expected. XD Thanks!

[@e-sarge345]

I love the visuals, that looked like a lot of fun to record! Super enjoyable arrangement, and I liked the use of the vibraslap and flexatone

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks! I love using my various percussion toys whenever I get a chance, and the flexatone in particular seemed like a great fit because the guitar riff in the original has this warble-y tone that reminds me of it.

[@GoeSesentaeuros]

Great!!!!! That moved me!!! Impact theme was awesome!!! Please, if you also do a cover of the main theme of this game, it would be great!!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! Yes, the entire OST is fire, and I would love to revisit more of it in the future. ^^

[@Tremendouz]

Unexpected but awesome, I love it!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks, Trem!

[@Kalen_st]

This sounds great and I love the personality you've put into the video!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks! This video was fun to put together - I wasn't quite sure how it was going to end up when I started, but I'm happy with the end result!

[@stephenmahilum4770]

This sounds like if Mystical Ninja starring Goemon had a remake anime

[@BrendanVavra]

I'd watch it.

[@WurtzelTrumpetMaster]

This was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! So much energy and a really fun arrangement with great performances (including dancing!) Excellent job!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! I love seeing how I can make different tunes with accordion as the foundation, and I feel this one fit very naturally - it was a fun project for sure!

[@jmabate]

great cover. bravo ! voices are great... remind me some Mazinger (Goldorak) theme.

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks! Yeah, Nemo did a fantastic job capturing the feel of those old 70s/80s Japanese kids show theme song voices.

[@WarpWhistlesMusic]

oh my gosh I was LOSING IT what a fun track that you two clearly had loads of fun with 😀

[@BrendanVavra]

Yes! Nemo brought her A game and I had to work a bit to get up to her level, but I loved how it turned out. :D

[@SiolfortheJackal]

I am so glad you did this track. You guys nailed it, I've come back to it a few times already!

[@BrendanVavra]

Happy to appeal to those with fine taste in underappreciated games. ;D

[@PompadourSamurai]

I got into accordions recently after starting to listen to Cajun music and came across this, great work!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you! I'm hoping to do some cajun/zydeco stuff in the future; it has such a fun energy to it.

[@deckels]

This was so much fun to watch, and it's obvious you had a lot of fun making it, nice job!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thanks! Yeah, this was a fun project, and one where I wasn't sure how it was going to come together but then everything just clicked at the very end.

[@bigbadbrownybadger]

Subbed

[@aurorajellycrissramones9466]

There is alot included in this, Thank You, I needed something new to think about. My Art is stuck. Something is missing and I cannot figure out how to unstick it.

[@aurorajellycrissramones9466]

Back on track, You are the best/

[@vman103]

Wow, this is amazing!

[@BrendanVavra]

Thank you!