Olympics 2008 Monkey Movie - BBC Sport

[@TributesAndUnique]

The animation is GORGEOUS! Jamie Hewlett can either have beautiful artwork or grotesque designs with disturbing images. He's a great inspiration either way.

[@nerdicwarrior]

Didn't he do the Gorillaz videos?

[@TributesAndUnique]

Yes

[@aliem1115]

TributesAndUnique He didn't created this animation

[@ayeitsmesophia2689]

TributesAndUnique that is so true

[@lgbtqbcnr]

ali em yes he did, read the description

[@deadaf6098]

Looking at this makes me excited for the Gorillaz animated show Edit June 2020: this aged badly,tho I think by "show" they meant Song Machine's episode format.

[@sobobafett7860]

Oh yeah they got a show coming

[@Edzilla]

Dead Af they’re getting a show!?

[@deadaf6098]

Edzilla Notlastname yup! Its a 10 ep series,and its currently in the works.

[@Edzilla]

Dead Af :o when!?

[@deadaf6098]

Edzilla Notlastname well,damon hasnt said anything about when the show will be released. But hes definitely working on it currently.

[@cesarr.3377]

Work from Jamie Hewlett and Daemon Albarn is always a combination of Beautiful animation with Hypnotic music.

[@bluesolace9052]

Cesar R. I’m so thankful for Gorillaz in the Twenty First century. Honestly it’s nice to have something like that to enjoy when there’s less creative music that a lot of people are being exposed to.

[@holliemcw4995]

The same people who created the gorillaz

[@rhodriw6802]

The best advert BBC have ever had for the Olympics , 8 years after and this is still is in my playlist for running :D

[@Oakland510]

Rhodri Williams hi pal what's it called on iTunes/Spotify or did you download this video ?

[@nxgan1088]

Bashman11 it's not the exact version, but, the original version is called Monkey Bee. The Diplo remix of Monkey Bee is similar to this version though.

[@alphablitz1024]

Rhodri Williams samesies

[@shiggs5260]

It's called 'Monkey Bee (Journey to Beijing)'. It was only included in the Japanese release of the album...

[@arunbakshi9738]

@@nxgan1088 tysm

[@mimisezlol]

The two people behind Gorillaz made an opera out of journey to the west

[@spyrofan9681]

+Mimi Mokarran Wasn't it already an opera at one point?

[@432neptune]

+Spyro Fan It’s a story that's been made into an opera many times, but this person's talking about Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn's version.

[@Battlefieldfan146]

432neptune they only did music and some art, the opera was made by a Chinese opera... dude

[@WulfSkoll]

I know right?

[@k-leb4671]

@@Battlefieldfan146 Hey, music is a massive part of any opera.

[@ughcreature]

Jamie and Damon are so cool

[@olbrozhgregorio8898]

Keira Jade ikr, they are like the best duo

[@mrx00666]

So many years later and I still love this.

[@gabruelvudak6445]

hjij

[@skipper50634]

man...

[@codiserville593]

mrx00666 same here man, it's so great

[@andyzhang7890]

It's been almost 9 now, damn. I can still remember being blown away seeing this for the first time when I was only 8. I'm 16 now and I still love this video.

[@kelc-1373]

Andy Zhang Same here man! I'm gonna try to go to the 2020 in Tokyo

[@2doot]

Andy Zhang I'm 16 and I've known about Damon and Jamie for a few years now (I was probably around 12 or 13 when I really started getting into Gorillaz,when unfortunately they were on their very long hiatus) but this is the first time I'm ever seeing this and honestly Jamie's artistic direction always blows me away.

[@pie4762]

Hm, you should watch gorillaz then. Jamie and Damon made this, and Gorillaz. They're a amazing band.

[@lisazoria2709]

This is my first time seeing this even though I've known Gorillaz since 2001 when I was 10. I've only recently gotten more into them though. Looks like I've missed out on a lot.

[@andyzhang7890]

@@03143sa haha, actually I got super into this video again last summer, thanks for getting me to watch this masterpiece again 🙏 Honestly, not only did this still blow my mind, but I think with every passing year with me growing as an animator myself, i appreciate it even more :)

[@louche2388]

I would pay so much for a full television show featuring these guys

[@samuraispike4615]

All I gotta say if I love your account!!

[@Bino_Sleevelesssocks]

ahem... 'monkey magic'. Unless you mean the animated versions. I too would pay so much

[@louche2388]

Am I?

[@redcoat1256]

just watch dragon ball

[@freindlessversion2.021]

Well they are making a cartoon for the band gorillaz

[@natashamatthias2082]

i love how they incorporated many of the main events of the Olympics into the story of this animation

[@schleepy6362]

This animation makes me so freakin happy, not even sure why :D

[@junetweeisomme]

ikr

[@Lario64]

It's Jamie Hewlett that's why!

[@arisenspirit]

If you liked this you should check out the Gorillaz.

[@comicbookfan7531]

You ain't happy you're feeling glad

[@danielsierra592]

totally

[@beckwilde]

Should have been called 'Journey to the Nest'

[@andyzhang7890]

You're a genius

[@cmmark3919]

Rebecca Chen Journey to THE BATH

[@undead_corsair]

@@cmmark3919 XD

[@alvarez332]

Murdock waterbending in ancient china as fuck

[@flanuwu5114]

XD

[@mr.velasco4919]

it's not murdoc it's nasty pickle man XD

[@slaterisdead1757]

Emerenciano Jr,. Baldovino Velasco ''pickled satanist''

[@mightthelight3480]

It's his ancestor

[@mr.velasco4919]

and welcome to my crib

[@SophieThePirate]

Here you go :D 0:55 Discus Throw 1:05 Hurdles 1:12 Pole Vaulting 1:16 Javelin 1:19 Gymnastics 1:28 Martial Arts 1:31 Diving 1:34 Swimming 1:31 Sprinting/Racing/Running Hope it helped :3

[@candicenutzfit-inurmouth142]

Wait.. 1:37 - 1:38 - Correction there!

[@BWOY_MU5H]

0:55 is hammer throw

[@petergerritsen8569]

1:22 is the relay event

[@MsAyeezy]

Still lives in my head rent free after 16 years ☺️

[@adamfull3181]

Same that summer was so nostalgic what a Olympic Games it was

[@mateuszmatuszewski4105]

Me tooooo.

[@robward367]

Oh to go back to 2008 or 2012 and reset.

[@ninicollins7868]

Jamie Hewlett and his art work inspires me each and every day to become a better artist. 😊

[@Bugfilledstrawbeary]

1:45 You gotta appreciate monkey’s falling animation cause it’s just so goofy

[@retront7733]

Lyrics: I ain't happy, I'm feeling glad I got sunshi- WOOPS! Wrong video.

[@comicbookfan7531]

Close enough

[@EdgyPickle]

Chinese =\= Japanese Noodles would be a better stereotype. Ha, noodles.

[@TheBenoonjamingo]

Basically the same thing

[@EdgyPickle]

Oi Gazza Gazza comeoverhereyeahyouthatsyournameyeahcomehereorelseyouyeahthat'srightgazza that's like saying british=american lol

[@TheBenoonjamingo]

basically the same thing

[@PokeDude011]

The original saiyan.

[@tebone7]

PokeDude011 Considering Goku is based off of Wukong, pretty much, lol

[@Susanasglez]

+PokeDude011 lol! I think so.

[@perhapsno1073]

he has a flying nimbus

[@masteryeet3600]

He has a power pole as well

[@lindseymackenzie72]

Luffy was also based of him

[@whoisporter]

THAT LOWKEY CLINT EASTWOOD INSTRUMENTAL

[@omarmiralles1043]

Didn't even notice it until I read your comment

[@2doot]

Damon and Jamie are such a power duo! Everything they touch turns to gold and they're so talented and I love how they work so well off of each other.

[@Oakland510]

14 years later it’s still good.

[@terebi916]

this gave me chills!

[@anuel3780]

Huh, the music and animation reminds me of Gorillaz for some odd reason. *checks description* WAIT DAMON AND JAMIE MADE THIS?! Go figure.

[@AlexHWalker]

I don't think any Olympic intro will ever beat this.

[@michalvrabec454]

I love the scenery, mythological aspect, music, artstyle, animation and consistency too. When I say consistency I mean - Monkey King is always the closest to the goal and it stays like that throughout the video, Pig is always second and the dude that emerged from water is always third, even tho they are competing, they still help each other out in midst of competition, Pig saved Monkey King and then few moments later Monkey King saves Pig, they have respect for each other, and at the end when Monkey King wins... Pig was happy for him and accepted the loss, the other guy wasn't happy cuz he was probably super serious about winning. Good stuff.

[@deadandburied7626]

16 years ago now, where has the time gone?!

[@mikepreston5211]

Such a great tune, hearing it reminds me of everything that happened at that great Olympics. Wish I could get an extended version from Gorrilaz. I understand it was taken from a play they worked on and therefore not released? One of the best sport program tunes ever for me.

[@shay8081]

Dude, the fact that Damon can make music thats so different and no song is alike (besides people and DARE but lets just let that slide) And Jamie can create some amazing things as well. He has such amazing art and i would love to have his art book. Such creative people comming togther to make a great band thats so amazing

[@releasethekraken5039]

People was actually a demo of dare. Same goes for don't get lost in heaven on D-sides and Demon days

[@_Yeeboi_]

@@releasethekraken5039 fr? I thought People was a parody of DARE

[@bobbyv879]

Absolutely mindblowing. The best Olympic theme ever.

[@youweechube]

dang this was 8 years ago ? time flies

[@ookipuki]

youweechube yyyyeeeaahhh...😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@6feet263]

13 year now

[@wartortle577]

15 now..

[@graysen7459]

Jamie needs to make an animated Gorillaz cartoon show! :D (Start agree comment train here)

[@DazsdWTP]

GP Householder watch the gorrilaz character spots, feel pretty close

[@fluffy-hellhound]

G.P. Householder If it works for Major Lazer, it can work for Gorillaz.

[@ultimatecartoon2881]

Well in a old interview, Jamie said he wanted to make a Gorillaz TV show but decided not too. He showed concept art of it

[@willowxx21]

They were actually thinking about it before between phases 1 and 2. I'm hoping they do it when they come back in 2016. 🙏

[@graysen7459]

Me too.

[@AjeetSingh-xq4yb]

So many nostalgic vibes from this. It really takes me back to the time I got my first PC and spent ages browsing KZbin. It is oddly uplifting and emotional at the same time.

[@cmmark3919]

The Olympics? THE BATH

[@ookipuki]

STOP XD

[@wartortle577]

Ze bath

[@adamfull3181]

What a Olympic Games it was that nostalgic feeling of summer 2008

[@thedunkshot929]

i'm glad bbc chose the best British animator and best british music producer

[@paddy4663]

Best BBC olympics advert ever and for me, Beijing Olympics 2008 the greatest in living memory.

[@misterg2201]

A beautiful song with well crafted animations. Brings back some good memories!

[@Belussy]

I NEED A MONKEY KING SERIES WITH THIS STYLE RIGHT NOW

[@djmarsone5209]

Sameeeee!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍✨✨🔥☀️👍👍🙊🙊😊😊

[@nerdysocks8061]

Imagine if Jamie Hewlett collaborated with Studio Ghibli

[@animator_l0v3r31]

...OH MY GOD YUSH

[@odic7660]

moar _Trippin balls_ then

[@noodlehair2216]

This reminds me of gorillaz, both art style and music.

[@artsifixial]

This is actually created by both Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn, the actual creators of Gorillaz

[@elehascoolshoeshine4639]

^^ yup yup

[@salad6738]

Ian M that might be the reason because it was made by them

[@omari6671]

Ian M Jamie (Obviously) made the art and Damon did the song

[@fulcrum7493]

well, obviously

[@mohannadmah6719]

There is something magical behind this animation... I watched it 7 years ago, and Now I am here cause I just wanted to watch it again

[@ultimatecartoon2881]

I swear, Jamie Hewlett can't do no wrong

[@jadedjade7963]

*he never did no harm

[@phoenixcurrents91]

Neva did no arm*

[@Cloudeusz]

Chinese is such a beautiful language

[@animdoodle]

I agree! It’s so lyrical and gorgeous!

[@jezrellcavalcante6237]

Yes 🇨🇳💩

[@AllieMillicentHeart]

Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn are the best duo of animation yet.

[@hipsterdolphingrandma4273]

I love Jamie's artsyle oml

[@Sxdgefield]

I remember this so well- can't believe it was a decade ago. Also, BBC, do this again for Tokyo 2020. The oppurtinuty is ripe.

[@SunnyBunny-bm3jq]

I love this I wish there was a higher quality version of this

[@mattstringer139]

This brings back the memories

[@toniconge7003]

Man the Gorillaz influence is awesome

[@TheeHedgehog]

This is made by the same two guys..

[@heaventoms8759]

1:53 Jamie's fascination with green men never ceases to amaze me. In all seriousness though, this animation is lovely.

[@KE-yq2eg]

How has Jamie not made his own series with this style? This proves that it would work.

[@freddyfordson3151]

I don't know why but this reminds me of my car.

[@keya2325]

why is this so funny and relatable

[@theoldaccidontuseanymore696]

Because the only thing you listen to in your car is Gorillaz?

[@gyrozeppeli289]

Freddy Fordson cause it was made in China

[@Analog_Anarchist]

I would pay thousands of dollars if I could see a Journey to the West 2D animated in this artstyle someday!!! Animation studios, what are you doing...

[@axelcosgirl]

Animation looks like a stylistic mix between the Gorillaz music videos and Avatar: The Last Airbender.

[@EdPlays1997]

Not surprising since Jamie Hewlett, the artist of Gorillaz was also responsible for this animation.

[@axelcosgirl]

Mr. Veteran Ah-ha! That would be why, then. Thanks, I didn't know that. : )

[@ajsvideodump]

Jordan Powers ...not really... It has nothing to do with Gorillaz. Sure it was made by Jamie Hewlett with music by Damon Albarn, but completely unrelated to Gorillaz other than that.

[@nathonso_edits]

Damn I come back to this video every few years cause it's just such a vibe, the BBC would never comission something as amazing like this as a promo anymore :/

[@marianosanchez650]

We need an HD version of this masterpiece.

[@SakkoTheTaco]

BBC better bring back Jaime Hewlett and Damon Albarn to do a continuation of this or something similar for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

[@FormallyknownasE100]

Come here every Olympics.

[@sainthunny]

I KNEW IT IT HIT ME KNOW IT WAS JAMIE OFC

[@jeffadex5727]

Who’s here before Tokyo opening ceremony?

[@The_Fancho]

2019, I'm still watching this amazing video

[@tacoferret4223]

0:30 - 0:48 is my fave part

[@kelc-1373]

I love that part too

[@kelc-1373]

Has a nice beat

[@2doot]

The beat reminds me of Fire Coming Out of a Monkey's Head (respectively so, since Damon wrote that too, of course) but stylistically both music-wise and art-wise, it's my favorite part and I find myself always repeating it. It's so mesmerizing from the voice to nice beat to the animation.

[@TheG_Boy]

i agree

[@SmythJunior]

Olympics are fantastic! Went to the London Olympic this summer and it was the best weekend of my life. Gotta love the BBC intro videos!

[@JoseTwitterFan]

BBC: The world's most kick-ass Olympics broadcaster.

[@Hell_bish]

2d was the monkey. Russell was the pig. Noodle was the women singing in the sky. And murdoc was the green guy. Lol

[@penguinss3334]

no, no it wasn't

[@neodonovandragoncareyblade257]

2d=Sun Wukong Russel=Zhu Bajie Murdoc=Sha Wujing Noodle=Guanyin

[@angelinebejaran2906]

@@penguinss3334 R/woooosh

[@fedraspiga]

I freaking love how the chorus gradually joined the singer at the end of the animation

[@illioptopede]

this song is so gorgeous and gives me chills! the animation, too

[@dodsonboys]

Imagine if Jamie got his own animated series, I'd love that

[@melkhiordarkfell4354]

Having grown up watching the classic Monkey tv show, I would love to see a full animated series covering Journey to the West in this art style.

[@stevesobchak9169]

Great shout 👍

[@mikeofcetacea]

This should have been released as an official track.

[@ookipuki]

I LOVE YOU ALL FOR STILL WATCHING THIS !!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@alextears7153]

Jamie made an amazing work omg

[@diekje8728]

I only know noticed that the video features some olympic sports; spear throwing, running, swimming, diving, pole vault, single bar and probably more that i must have missed

[@loconnolly7474]

as soon as i saw those mangled teeth i knew it was jamie hewlett lmao

[@excitablepack7076]

This seriously needs to be a thing!

[@katiestafford5693]

When you realize that those characters are the Gorillaz in a different universe

[@lyanalternative8933]

Se nota muchísimo el estilo de Jamie Hewlett ❤ dibuja genial

[@incufish23]

Love how Hewlett's characters smile :)

[@Omegajunior2658]

I remember this. I saw it on the BBC in summer 2008 when I was eighteen years old. The animation looks amazing. Hewlett sure did a great job. I really like his cartoons.

[@greendragon5603]

As someone who adores Asian cultures, I am in love with this. Not to mention it’s made by the same amazing people who did the freakin’ GORILLAZ!

[@c0rps11]

we all want more of this kinda stuff :)

[@KProjektStudios]

The song is an alternative version of Monkey Bee from the Original Soundtrack for the musical Monkey Journey To The West.

[@WAFBLOEF]

this is my first time seeing this and I'm in awe. When the beat kicked in and you could immediately tell it was damons music and god, jamies character design and animation has me stunned. so happy I live in a day and age where I'm able to see this kinda stuff.

[@putrakarsa]

I instantly knew Jamie drew this from the thumbnail

[@LeoDBW]

* *see the thumbnail* * I would recognise this artstyle anywhere...

[@alang.bandala8863]

Hey, I jist realized, where is Tripitaka?

[@_Yeeboi_]

0:29 ugh this part is my favorite, the beat drop with the vocals peared with a sgunning background

[@TheTrit0n]

I wish NBC did this instead of just playing the olympic theme song from John Williams every 4 years.

[@JoseR1207]

❤️👌👌👌💯 Any one in 2021?

[@nyxetera]

Man, I wish there was an HD version of this

[@microorganismnarancia_lol]

I've watched this many times and I love everything about it. The visuals, the music and just basically everything. Damon and Jamie's creations are just beautiful.

[@indionueve]

Wish he had kept this mix for the album

[@OrneryPeaches]

its actually a bonus track available on the japan exclusive album

[@indionueve]

@@OrneryPeaches for the journey to the west album?

[@OrneryPeaches]

@@indionueve yes, just look up ‘monkey: journey to the west journey to beijing version’

[@spyrofan9681]

Lyrics I grabbed from Yahoo Answers cause I thought it was weird they aren't here 悟空恭喜wukong gongxi， Congrats, wukong. 取经来了qujing lailiao, time for you to retrieve the sutras( i assume you know the story Journey to the West) 为了希望荣耀weliao xiwang rongyao， for hope and glory 燃起梦想rangqi mengxiang， flares up dreams 生死与共shengsiyugong。 till death parts 穿越世界毫无阻碍chuanyue shijie haowu zuai， reaching all parts of the world with no obstacles 艰难困苦勇往直前jiannan kunku yongwangzhiqian overcome all difficulties courageously 冲破恐惧chongpo kongju conquer fears 为了追求weiliaozhuiqiu to chase (dreams) 为了希望与荣耀weiliao xiwang yu rongyao。 for hopes and dreams 璀璨绚丽的梦想cuicanxuanli de mengxiang colorful dreams 把灵魂融为一体ba linghun rongwei yiti。 unites all spirits 为了希望weiliao xiwang for hopes x3

[@itchy6237]

Perfect comic book of journey to the west

[@xS3NTRYx]

The animation is absolutely a wonder, but the musical score, is just as wildly fantastic. When the princess says "Wukong gong xi." I damn near fell in love!

[@freindlessversion2.021]

xS3NTRYx Should check out Gorillaz, animation and music made by the same people

[@brunobucciaratiswife]

Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn are so much more than just Gorillaz

[@nickchrappa]

i think they should do a journey to the west movie with this animation.

[@Guadeloop]

This shit is so beautiful man god damn

[@RespectFalseIcons1]

LOVE hewlett and his artwork. LOVE this advert...gives me goosebumps everytime

[@nubiandoll7]

Man this takes me back to yr 6 and I can't believe I'm in college

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

Wait, if you were six in 2008 than you're not even old enough to drive yet, how are you in college?

[@nubiandoll7]

+Michael McCormick I'm talking about when I was in year 6 as these are schools in the uk

[@nubiandoll7]

+Michael McCormick I'm not talking about my age in 2008 I was 11 and now I'm 18

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

mkallon 6 Like the 6th grade?

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

mkallon 6 Well, never mind then, I'm sorry, that makes much more sense.