Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon - "Zazen Town" Classical Guitar Cover | FamilyJules

Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon - Zazen Town Guitar Cover by FamilyJules
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This cover is available as part of Video Game Guitar Covers Vol. 4!
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My library of covers from N64 games are getting a bit out of hand now. A few years ago, my buddy Jack (ToxicxEternity) put out a medley of music from Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, and although I didn't play the game as a kid, the music resonated with me a lot. I started looking up more and more about this game and watching his speedruns of it on Twitch and it grew on me at an alarming rate. The aesthetic and music was so captivating that I knew I had to do one song. Zazen Town was a song that I have wanted to arrange for solo classical guitar since I heard that medley and I'm super happy to bring it to you today.
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Filmed by: Thunderesque
Composed by: Shigeru Araki, Yusuke Kato, Saiko Miki, Yasumasa Kitagawa
Equipment:
Classical Guitar: Cordoba C7
Ocarina: Songbird 12 Hole Sweet Potato Ocarina Alto G
Interface: Axe-Fx II XL+
Mixer: Makie ProFX8
Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020
Audio Software: Cubase 8
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Eos Rebel T3i

[@thesatellite54]

This game was amazing and criminally underrated. One of the best games on the N64. I wish I still had my copy. :(

[@whosaidthat84]

Agreed x1000! I was lucky enough to find this game at a Gamestop towards the end of the PS2 era. The guy selling it to me even said "Great game, dude!" So sad that Goemon never caught on in North America.

[@kurisu7885]

Pisses me off that the series will likely sit in the back of a filing cabinet for however long.

[@OtayTayMirae]

I wish I still had the game! I played the crap out of it when I first got the N64, one of my all time faves for the system. I really wanted Nintendo to put it up in their eShop one day, but I doubt that ever going to happen. 😥

[@kurisu7885]

The very original was put on the Eshop so you never knwo, I have it on Wii u.

[@KMthebest161]

Get an emulator lol

[@Wuzimu4444]

Listening to anything from the Goemon games feels like I'm back in my childhood playing through them again. Incredible cover!

[@ok1989fish]

Teardrops and goosebumps at the first notes 🥲🥲🥲

[@Fr0zEnPh0eNiX]

My goodness. I never thought anyone would cover any mystical ninja 64. Never ever. You win.

[@littledramaboy]

There are a few good ones out there. Try kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5y9ZJV9jNuGiaM

[@brendangaleano6183]

OMG WE NEED A NEW MYSTICAL NINJA

[@spacesomeone]

we need a remaster on the switch :'(

[@SilverHunterN]

Yes, we do. I love the SNES mystical ninja so much, I did 2 lets plays on it. One on 1 player, the other on 2 player.

[@GustavoCalvo]

This feels so relaxing.

[@n64glennplant]

Oh man this music. 😍 so many memories

[@zanzibersmith9426]

I absolutely love this man. You really brought this a piece of my childhood to life in the present. Outstanding job.

[@TarvouldsQuest]

Bro, you just made my entire year. I didn't think anyone appreciated this game/soundtrack enough to ever do something like this, and you did. And I LOVE IT. Transformed Oedo Castle next!!

[@DrIronbuddah]

I remember playing this as a kid back in Italy. God this was such an incredible game.

[@TWKReviewsOLD]

Caretaker definitely a hidden gem on the N64.

[@cristinagomez7154]

Amazing guitar skills AND ocarina skills?!? How have you not gotten more recognition? Side note, this is a beautiful rendition of this song! I felt such emotion from the guitar, and the ocarina added such a whimsical feeling to it; well done! I love this game to bits; the humor was actually humorous, the gameplay was pretty good, the story was just so over-the-top, and the music always fit the moment and was (and still is) ridiculously catchy. It's so difficult to find covers of this game's music, much less good ones. Thank you so much for this!

[@PostFruityRebel]

loved that game

[@LittleMissZackyVee]

My favorite game when I was a child omg

[@masschaos2386]

More mystical ninja :D this game had an awesome soundtrack and u did this song amazing !!!!!!

[@xaosects]

The ocarina came in and I was like 😍

[@SenorCookies]

Absolutely fantastic. This OST needs more love.

[@AlexaLacroix]

what a gorgeous blend of both oriental and western melodies. gonna go check out this ost ril quick

[@JosiahEverhart]

Loved this, bud.

[@AzrielJuste]

Hell yes, this game's music was fantastic.

[@SLCclimber]

DUDE. DUDE. PLEASE DO MORE FROM THIS FANTASTIC SOUNDTRACK

[@shaunbader178]

More Goemon, please. You nailed this.

[@Brumpus]

i bought the hard copy for 40 dollars a few months ago and finally beat the game i struggled with as a kid!

[@Rickywinterborn1080]

I never played this game that much but the sequel goemon's great adventure now that is a game I find myself always going back to and playing.

[@vaylonkenadell]

Underrated game with some true gems on its soundtrack. Well-done. Especially the surprise ocarina part.

[@SentaiBrad]

Stephen had this playing on Breakfast Sream in the background, and I was confused for a second why I kept hearing Mysitcal Ninja because he plays the music low, and this song is a mellow song, and it confused the hell out of me. A quick KZbin search later, and I am so happy the song exists. One of my top 5 games.

[@CornIsYellow]

This game was SO underrated! Easily one of my favorites. Thanks for the incredible recreation, Jules! Impressed as hell, as usual.

[@HD_Heresy]

The best Koji Kondo soundtrack that isn't Koji Kondo, ridiculously underrated soundtrack and game

[@LetsRemax]

Geez i haven't heard this song in AGES and now all the memories are coming back :D -- Great Cover! :)

[@LordRoto]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH cover the entire soundtrack please!!!!!! THIS IS SO GOOD!

[@phillipschneider4175]

This is literally the greatest game of all time.

[@Tsunakumura]

To see some love for this gem makes me happy

[@Sid-xn9wh]

This was the Best game on n64 good job !

[@ThibaultTriat]

Love that acoustic vibes !

[@ryanvigil2941]

this one got me right in the feels.

[@captainhairy]

"I Am Impact" when Nice to see some Goemon love tho

[@ToxicxEternity]

This beautiful theme couldn't have been put into better hands. Amazing job man!

[@ToxicxEternity]

(because you're the best at this, y'know what I mean :P)

[@pascualarroyo548]

Just to say hi, I recently found your take on the music of this game and quite liked it. Thanks for that!

[@moebiwan6556]

This is so serene. It's a great contrast from you raging your face off at SM64. Great job, Jules.

[@kdarnyxfira5256]

I saw this and literally gasped! Mystical Ninja Goemon was one of my favorite games growing up!

[@PabloSiredeyPASETRAD]

nice to see Jules playing music from this game. It was a great experience

[@lecoursaire666]

Best song from a great game. Thanks Jules!

[@Linkenfant]

So unexpected. So perfect. Best cover channel ever made. Thank you dude.

[@Fertix43]

Ohhhhh man. I was already loving this and then you dropped that ocarina in there and pushed it from extremely good to outstanding. :) Amazing job!

[@nigato105]

I'm so glad you played this song. I have also played Goemon's songs.

[@Shadycicada]

This one was a beauty. Amazing work, man!

[@SpaceTiger90]

Dude, this was beautiful!

[@Duhemsounds]

I love this theme, you've made a very pure and relaxing version of it =3

[@damianzero]

Literally you made me cry with this song!!! Goemon is my one of my favorite games from all my life!! I just started it again in my cellphone try the soundtrack of the sequel Goemon Great Adventure. It would be awesome to hear a medley from those games!!!

[@kaltadesmon]

This game was sooo amazing....

[@MageArtGreenDragon]

That sounds so freaking cool. Thank you, i enjoyed the cover.

[@gregd3344]

Very nice! I loved the game too, and listening to this brings back fond memories.

[@qutri]

I didn't know it until now, but this is just what I needed after coming home from work. :)

[@aokiju6370]

This is so much childhood and nostalgic for me Q.Q

[@thomaseatspomus]

Amazing cover. Didn’t expect the ocarina! Wish I could go back to this era of my childhood ;(

[@fabiansolis1178]

The music and illustration of his video game was awesome #Mysticalninja

[@Absquatula]

Well this was out of the blue... And one of my favorite Goemon songs. Great stuff Jules! =D

[@dantegabrieldelosrios1074]

Such beautiful cover!

[@ShadowOf1020]

Not a song I expected to be covered, but one I'm damn glad was. Awesome work.

[@kristianhvaal5762]

One of the best games on the N64! Awesome cover dude!

[@EmperorBeef]

my favourite n64 soundtrack

[@massivewon]

Splendid.

[@LeoSmashRoyale]

Dude this was an absolutely AMAZING cover! I miss this game and now intend to go back and play it! Thanks for such a relaxing melody ^_^

[@benjaminkraftchick2311]

Loved this game - excellent cover!

[@MegaVoiceTube]

Awesome 💕

[@yuriduli12]

I love this song, bring me back good memories.

[@Benjilabu]

I bought this game again a few months ago and it's still a blast, so glad to see this.

[@Jingleboy14]

I haven't viewed your stuff in a long time Jules, but great to see you cover a song from this game.

[@Amins88]

This was one of my favorites from the N64 era. And the music is one of the things I loved most from it. You NEED to do more!

[@tribacioustee2846]

So much nostalgia here. Thanks, dude.

[@XxMayDesmondsxX]

I think I just died. You sir have seriously made my inner nintendo child weep tears of joy.

[@KaijuHK]

Goosebumps and nerdchills.

[@EinwildesMarc]

I follow you for years and you´re still my favorite musician on youtube. :D Awesome Cover.

[@traviswilliams5338]

Awesome job, a tribute to a truly amazing game :)

[@pascualarroyo548]

Wonderful game. Amazing OST. Great cover!

[@letshuman8985]

Amazing! So relaxing! The ocarina was a surprise!

[@StarrzMetal]

Loved this game 😍

[@SilverHunterN]

0:43 Red tunic Link joins in Jokes aside, great cover. Nice to have a cover on a calm song.

[@retrobution1262]

Beautiful. So many memories...such a good game. Nice one Family Jewels. Loved this, it's pretty much perfect. Keep up the great covers buddy.

[@DragonofDarkness13]

OMG!! More Mystical Ninja Please !!!

[@rigobertogarcia469]

This was my jam when I was walking through Kyoto during Sakura!

[@SlyHikari03]

Same

[@rigobertogarcia469]

@@SlyHikari03 nice! I miss those precovid days. Cant wait to make a return trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka soon.

[@eduardonunes9695]

Amazing job, man! I think this game deserves a beatiful medley. One of my favourite videogame soundtracks ever, for sure. It would be awesome to hear a medley played by you. Cheers! But of course individual themes like this are more than welcome.

[@Ditohama]

...Mystical Ninja. Damn, dude, thank you for covering something from that game. It has literally been years, takes me back to when I was a kid over twenty years ago.

[@korem44]

OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU AND LOVE THIS GAME AND I LOVE THIS COVER

[@Krisipoke]

Goemon! A very nice cover to a very chill song. Great work! I hope you'll cover some other Goemon songs later as well. Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon has one of my favorite video game soundtracks ever, and the whole series has some incredible tunes as well, so there's a lot to work with. Keep up the great work!

[@fay2212]

I fucking love this game. I love this cover just as much!

[@andrependleton7242]

Loved it!

[@alondraarias7460]

You are amazing! I got to know your videos with Jet Force Gemini (another of my favorite games) and now I've been amazed again when listening to your cover of Goemon, a part of my childhood has returned: ') I hope you get more covers of this amazing game

[@maximilianabeln4627]

Lovely ;) Awesome work as usual Jules

[@RobinE_Art]

Yes

[@TaraRaeDev]

Excellent!

[@b324232]

Goemon... My childhood...

[@ganondorj2]

I f*cking love this game and its OST. Please may you also do a cover of Gourmet Submarine Castle or Ghost Toys Castle from Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon. It would be amazing if you did :D

[@NeoPepiz]

One of my favorite N64 Game ... thanks a lot !

[@kortalian3459]

Dude im glad to have seen you progressed!!!! Been subed since 2012

[@nickb6742]

Amazing 😍

[@DeepestDankest]

Holy shit, blast from the past. I just finished watching a long-play on this too.

[@O0Q0OQO]

When he busted out the ocarina I totally forgot he was wearing an Abercrombie shirt ayy lmao just playin awesome vid

[@RasenFemme]

Damn this good, especially with those tabla drums

[@SlyHikari03]

From closer inspection, I think they might be Udu drums.

[@thatbeano]

YES!! Easily one of the most underrated games on the N64

[@Spenerico]

This is the kinda shit I wanna hear Jules! This is brilliant

[@fitzzz2429]

One of my top 10 favourite games of all time!