The Christmas Maze 2022 Episode 5 - Rhythm is a Necrodancer

The Christmas Maze reaches its halfway point and our team is in desperate need of a crystal. Can they overcome Robert S Pearson's latest challenge? They'll need skill, rhythm and a not-insignificant amount of musical prowess to do so.
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[@PlayStationAccess]

Thanks for all the lovely comments everyone! This particular ingenious challenge was all Emily's idea so she takes full credit (and for the edit!). Have a wonderful Christmas Day and join us on boxing day for episode 6! -Robert S Pearson

[@m00mba666]

God I love Christmas Maze. Have a great Christmas PSAccess!

[@mihajlovicfreekick]

Thanks for the comment PlayStation Access. I'm really enjoying the Christmas Maze. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas day 🎅

[@girl_on_fire_x_x]

Happy Birthday for Christmas Day, Rob! 🥳🍻🎁 Happy Christmas to all of PS Access! 🎄🎅🏻

[@shadowlinkbds]

In that case thank you Emily for this wonderful idea of a challenge. Looking forward to the rest of the Christmas Maze. Until then Merry Christmas to all of PS Access and all the subs on the channel too.

[@hdgdjgsgfj1297]

Well done guys!

[@smileyseeksfame3453]

Ringo Starr may have given us "I got blisters on my fingers!", but Dave Jackson has given us "My lips are shaking"; and that's just as iconic in my book.

[@pyrofan80]

Nathan “I’m the elf” Ditum Robert S. “Gave them too much time!” Pearson Rosie “Aware of the situation” Caddick What are everyone else’s choices for Ash and Dave? Ash “FOLLOW THE PATH!” Millman? David “Use your extended weapon” Jackson?

[@steved3312]

Dave "I'm the boss!" Jackson

[@MrRitchieevans]

@@steved3312 I'm the boss is probably one of the funniest things I've witnessed on KZbin 🤣 I felt for the man though, I love Horror and Alien Isolation frightens the shoite out of me

[@edache]

Definitely FOLLOW THE PATH

[@spongsquad]

Kazoo King Dave

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Dave, "I am following the path!"

[@alephthetheropod6210]

"Dave, you just need to keep the rythm with the kazoo". Dave: pours soul into kazoo*

[@daking6361]

An underrated part of the channel but one I appreciate a lot is the videos never have ads. Nothing to interrupt the great content

[@seracila432]

The pros of being an official channel to a major company. (PS UK)

[@notoriousbmc1]

Dave playing the Kazoo, reminds me of Ron Burgundy being asked to play the Jazz flute. "I'm really not prepared, at all." *pulls out kazoo from breast pocket.*

[@PatrickVRegan]

15:21 my favorite part of the episode. Well done team. Nice dancing Rob. What a fun episode. Best of the year so far!

[@jesseseymour4011]

LMAO the Robert Pearson dance party with the kazoo was hilarious.

[@jschofield5181]

I literally laughed out loud at that part 🤣

[@rockutron9000]

Rosie's Walken took me by surprise, hilarious 🤣

[@hannayman4448]

You guys clearly don't watch Buddygames - she's at it all the time

[@dereksteed2030]

I never knew I needed Dave playing a kazoo in my life. What a virtuoso.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Banjo and Dave, the new duo.

[@theredscare2065]

Congrats on bringing me absolute delight and my wife absolute confusion! "What the heck are you watching in there?!?!?"

[@TheBlackamura]

Rob, I think you've outdone yourself with this challenge

[@jonathanhenderson9422]

26:02 The out-of-the-blue harmony on "Robert S. Pearson!" :D I'm dead.

[@MatteeTheRogue]

What song is it that they're singing to the tune of?

[@areadhead]

Wow this delivered so much more than I expected! Thanks to Father Pearson 🎅 and his funky elves

[@Curlybenji]

Robert S. Pearson dancing to Dave's kazoo melodies was the thing i didn't know i needed this Christmas.

[@logarnish]

15:15 Dave dropping that sick tune, what a guy

[@phantomeyebrow]

This is excellent. Great idea for a challenge, combining a novel twist on gameplay with an opportunity for embarrassment. Dave is basically a kazoo-maestro! That said, the sound of the recorder was basically a sonic hellscape!

[@Amadeus_]

The highlight for the Christmas Maze videos last year for me was Robert S Pearson. But this year it's quite a surprise. I'm really diggin the camera man. The moments where he breaks character and smiles makes me chuckle more than it should.

[@Viscount_Buster]

Rob fair play with the challenges this year. The thought that goes into each episode is fantastic 👌 I did not know until we had it how much we needed Dave on a Kazoo with you doing the robot.

[@KyleeAshton3]

Rob, I hope you gave a nice Christmas present to whoever edited this together! Brilliant episode as always though! Edit: Brilliant challenge Emily and I hope your ears have stopped ringing!

[@DanielLinton91]

I never knew how much I needed to watch Dave playing music from Crypt of the Necrodancer on a Kazoo until now

[@MrTrippy11]

Many things here to love... Robert S Pearson robot... Daves music skills... Rosies Christopher Walken... Merry Christmas all 🙌

[@RecorderArcade]

As a professional recorder player, I am both offended and amused. 😜Thank you Rosie for defending the recorder’s honor!!! Awesome work all! 🥰

[@mystogan7320]

15:15 was the Access Moment of the year, really enjoyed this episode thank you Rob for always making Christmas more special

[@DavoInMelbourne]

These challenges were as much fun to watch as they looked like to participate in. Thank you all for the fun, laughs and all your wholesomeness over the last 12 months. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and best wishes for happy, safe and prosperous 2023s. Love from Australia ❤️🎄🎆

[@scottlil01]

This was an absolutely brilliant challenge - loved seeing everyone getting into the music. Congrats on completing the challenge team and well done to Robert S Pearson for coming up with this fantastic challenge.

[@tabeatamm3594]

This finally convinced me to play Crypt of the Necrodancer.

[@zacharron]

It's such a fun game.

[@farmpunk_dan]

As a fellow musician, I really appreciate Dave’s commitment to play triangle on the off beats, which made zero difference to Ash and probably made it substantially harder to keep the beat… but it was way groovier 😂

[@leeeorama]

Haha I was wondering if he was syncopating!

[@jschofield5181]

I noticed that too 😂

[@HMJ66]

I initially thought so too, but I think it was more that the game music is out of sync with the mic audio 😂

[@BIG_PASTA]

@@HMJ66 It had to be right? I literally could not find a beat that he was playing to at many points so I figured that must be whats going on lol.

[@NeroMystyra]

Omg I loved the vibe of this episode so much!! Loved seeing the crew jamming together even Rob!

[@DarknessDust]

Still coming back to this video whenever I feel down xD always cheers me right up

[@NonPlayableCarrot87]

VODSQUAD: Best christmas maze episode ever! Ash's rhythm, Dave's kazoo, Rosie's surprisingly great Walken impression and Rob's dance shuffle, it had it all! Totally loved it

[@341travis]

I've enjoyed all the challenges so far but this one seems really fun! This game should be in more challenge videos.

[@341travis]

FYI I just bought this game now!!!! THX PS Access! You've made me spend more money on games then I should have LOL!!!!

[@robjones6900]

I have been absolutely loving this series of Christmas Maze and this episode was fantastic. Brilliant challenge and editing, you guys are smashing it ❤

[@isaiasperez6254]

Few things can bring me happiness but seeing Robert S Pearson dancing while Dave played his heart out on the kazoo, now that brings a smile to my face

[@MrBergste]

I was eating a bowl of cereal when Dave started playing the kazoo. I spit milk out everywhere 🤣🤣🤣

[@redhex__1738]

Pure vibes on this video. Just kept grooving with Dave. Great job everyone.

[@simonpeterms]

This, so far, has got to be my favorite Christmas Maze episode this year!!!

[@Yoshihir00VGC]

Easily my favourite episode of this year's Christmas Maze. Such a well designed challenge, and some pro Kazoo playing!

[@Rodark_GR]

this is the most unique challenge you thought of Rob, congrats its awesome!

[@AyleenOppular]

Absolutely the best thing I've seen (and heard!) in a while! Well done Ash, Dave, Emily, and the entire team for coming out with that challenge and executing it so brilliantly - that was genius! We need more excuses to highlight Dave's musical talent more often, just saying 🎶

[@darrenconnolly8858]

There's no other series like the Christmas Maze. It's SO good. Also Dave playing the kazoo?? What even is life anymore?? 😂👏 Merry Christmas to all 💙🙏

[@Gytreeady]

After all this time, I can still hear Nath's "I'm the Elf" during the intro.

[@CodyJamesWilliams]

Breaking News: Dave Jackson has left PlayStation Access to become the Lead Music Flow Guy Person at Sony. His musical prowess in the Christmas Maze impressed everyone to the point that now all PlayStation games’ has to be flow checked by him. Well done, Dave!! And congrats to Ash for the well-deserved victory!

[@jimc9183]

Robert S dancing about with a massive smile on his chops was an absolute pleasure!!!

[@theludensatlas7019]

I love how we've not seen Dave's guitaring on the channel, but have absolutely seen his aptitude for the Kazoo! More Kazoo based challenges please! XD

[@zelamorre1126]

Robert S. Pearson starting to dance during the Kazoo bit was quite the sight.

[@Proctophile]

Episodes like this are what make the Christmas Maze a highlight of my holiday season. Great job Everyone!!

[@quistis90]

The Christmas Maze is always the highlight of the year, I'm so hyped! Great job guys!🔥

[@impidoo]

So, Covid finally caught up to me for the first time- and it just had to be before Christmas 😢 at least I have the Christmas Maze to watch and cheer me up! 😊

[@aadpiraat7126]

:(

[@madalice5134]

Hope you get well soon snd that Christmas wasn't a complete bust for you.

[@raccoonpeddler6730]

the fact that ash could play this with dave playing so offbeat is quite impressive. atleast the floortiles where on beat.this challenge was very well thought mr Robert S Pearson i tilt my hat to you

[@davidludwig7501]

Robert S. Pearson you are a madman! I love it. Good times as always.

[@ZackeryGee]

Dave, my hat's off to you! That was a physically demanding Maze. Ash.... you have extreme tolerance and focused hard! Rosie Rosie! We haven't forgotten you, young lady! Came in straight CLUTCH last year and put Robert S Peirson in place! ...... All joking aside the PsAccess Christmas Maze is my absolute favorite. Liquid S Pierson..... I see you.... ! CHEERS!!

[@SamsMusicification]

Ash's 'some might think that you were a fluter, but they're actually called flautists' as Dave just derails is one of my favourite moments, I just can't get enough of it 😂😂

[@jamogable]

PSA is a mighty creative bunch.. and Rosie pulling off a Walken after so many years is such a plus! Happy Holidays to you and your families!

[@ArcaneKitsune]

Once Dave picked up the kazoo this literally became my all-time favorite Christmas maze episode.

[@LiamLivesOn]

This was an incredible episode, the entire team did an absolutely amazing and fantastic job!!

[@moleshaman3040]

Highly enjoyable to watch and even to listen to ! Well done to all of you and go team Access !

[@martynpotter21]

Such entertainment, you all never fail to deliver! The Christmas Maze has become a stapled part of my festive season and I continue to love it every year!

[@jamiefletcher3186]

26:06 When Ash, Rosie and Dave sing together perfectly 😂😂 🎶We’re gonna spend it on Robert S Pearson 🎶

[@slipknota7xeg]

I usually hope for Rob to win but Dave truly deserved this win. Great vid guys!

[@shadowlinkbds]

Whew! What a win guys. Was lurking during most of the chat but I cheered on with Ash and Dave's impressive win as they conquered the rhythm challenge.

[@mononoke721]

Had to watch this in a few sessions - I could only take so much of Dave's kazoo playing at a time!

[@joegrimes9232]

The sound of Dave on that Recorder. Lmao. it's like Ghost of Tsushima at a Primary School.

[@nsellers1985]

This is hands down, the best thing I've seen on the Internet this year!! 🙌

[@nevskipazza8885]

I'm loving these Christmas mazes. I look forward to them every year. They make my Christmas. And have never let me down. Merry Christmas team. X

[@ino713]

i love these challenges every year !

[@Halatirno_]

This is brilliant!! 🤣 Been a while since I laughed so hard. Looks like you all had a great time with the challenge too! 😁

[@Wogle]

This game is currently on sale at £2.59, and I'm so tempted to get it now

[@luckydodo8025]

It's really fun! I highly recommend it, especially for that price!

[@CrazeeAdam]

But just note. It does not come with your own custom Dave to play the sound track

[@tekguru8]

This video plus the sale made me buy it on Steam

[@leeeorama]

@@CrazeeAdam hopefully they'll add it in a DLC (Dave Live 'Companiment)

[@HandsomeSexyBiGuy]

Just bought it. The music alone sounds worth it, bangers after bangers.

[@DrBretto]

This was one of the best episodes you guys have done

[@stalkermike]

Found myself jamming out to Dave's beat, and the original music is amazing as well, I need to play this game sometime. Happy holidays to everyone who reads this. I'm loving the Christmas maze next year I'll try to catch the premier instead of watching it later.

[@treythefatalhero1810]

Dave let out his inner musician in this, and I'm here for it!

[@joenida2253]

These are so good! Thank you all so much for doing it!

[@tymeadows9427]

Even Robert S Pearson couldn’t resist Dave’s sick tunes!

[@jschofield5181]

15:21 Robert S. Pearson Kazoo Dance Party is a game I would absolutely purchase for PS5. Sony, make it happen.

[@LargeLimpet]

Dave absolutely smashed this, what a hero 😍

[@molerewey5909]

He did absolutely amazing and I think i would totally get down with a Dave X Kazoo EP

[@iantophernicus6042]

Rosie was so proud. He practiced all summer for that performance!

[@MyStoryQuest]

This is one of the greatest Christmas-themed shows ever. Wow.

[@Ivotas]

This was a treat to watch and a torture to listen to. Thank you very much Robert S. Pearson. You've truly outdone yourself with this one. XD

[@ashe666]

Haha man that recorder cut right through me! Great episode!

[@idsidious8233]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Dave, Rosie, Ash and of course Robert S. Pearson.

[@shemsureshot]

“All you’ll be able to hear is Dave’s beat” 😂

[@Road_to_Dawn]

At around 22:20 I swear it starts sounding like Mr. Brightside lol “And Dave’s playing a tune” “Ash’s playing the game” “Now my stomach is sick…”

[@makienxhemmiktar]

Happy Christmas everyone. Well done for this series. One of your best. Deserves more views..........

[@molerewey5909]

This was absolutely phenomenal, and I think Dave needs an entire album with the Kazoo (is that how it's spelled)! And maybe a bit of Triangle.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

This is a first, and making use of Dave's musical talents too! This is why he is the Boss.

[@VishalPatel-2689]

This challenge was absolute genius, and Ash and Dave nailed it. Been a fantastic week...roll on week 2!

[@Nudgeworth]

Oh my god!! Dave on the Kazoo. It's awesome!

[@russellmoran7282]

Just came to say Rosie's Walken impression is pretty solid. Good work.

[@firaea]

Dave you are truly THE boss this episode! What a joy the Christmas Maze is as always ❤️

[@RDSwords]

Prior to this moment, it would have been very difficult to convince me that I would witness Ash "Ann" Millman perform a freestyle rap about how Dave is so good on his tooter that some would think he's a professional fluter hahahahahaha

[@mr.skyscraper6452]

This just might be the best christmas maze challenge ever!

[@Grey_Warden_Invasion]

I'm really trusting Dave's musical sense here.

[@sable_ensemble]

I'd like Dave to do kazoo-only soundtrack covers every Christmas, thanks.

[@j_olivia9719]

I head- nodded along with the whole episode 😂 fantastic effort

[@aggressiveloaf6900]

God I love this series!

[@ondrejbednar5853]

Ash did a really great job, but Dave! You absolutely smashed it! Literally perfect pitch! 😁Really original idea for a challenge!

[@BaldBadger]

That was amazing 👏 well done team. Best episode ever between the music the free stay and Rosie with the Walkin impressions grade A entertainment.

[@AzRealPLAYER]

I love the Christmas maze! Always a great watch!

[@franktieck2305]

This might be the best Christmas maze challenge ever. And that says something

[@oldemajicks9428]

Rosie asking Dave if he can just do circular breathing. Oh yeah no problem I'll get right on that 😂

[@mysscheve]

Dave playing the kazoo is my favorite moment of the Christmas Maze so far