Grant Kirkhope - Gruntilda's Lair [Banjo-Kazooie]

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Hello! Sorry for my brief absence, I decided to take a break during August, as it was too hot to get anything done.
I started working on this arrangement about five years ago, but at the time, my workflow was not as refined as it is now, and I found it too difficult to record, so I scrapped it after recording a handful of tracks.
Now that I sort of know what I'm doing, I decided to dust it off and re-record everything from scratch. This was a huge pain in the butt to mix, and there are still a few things that I'm not sure about, but I eventually decided that at some point I had to just stop tweaking things and upload it.
Also, a huge thank you to my Patrons for making this video possible! This arrangement originally ended after the Freezeezy Peak section, but I decided to spend some money on some (more) PVC pipes so I could record the Clanker's Cavern section. Then I decided to add the Furnace Fun section to give it a more definitive ending.

[@aliboota5322]

The worst thing gruntilda did was promise us a banjo threeie. She left us all a scar with that promise.

[@hobomike6935]

@Carl'Lee Romero she hasn't broken that promise though, since Nuts and Bolts wasn't called Banjo Threeie there's still hope

[@FlyingZard11]

Grunty: I was simply following the script, you see? A liar is not Grunty In a different timeline a third Banjo there might be.

[@INVERSION58]

@@FlyingZard11 Genius! That's definily something she might say!

[@Bubbly_Dragon]

Nuts & Bolts isn't even that bad of a game is the funny thing, It's just not a Banjo Kazooie game. If it was kept separate from the franchise, or at least a spin-off title it would have been so much better

[@Dante-Balisk]

@@Bubbly_Dragon Isn't the title Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts already a spin-off name like Banjo Kazooie Grunty's Revenge and Banjo's Pilot? If it was a direct main game sequel it probably wouldve been called Banjo Threeie.

[@ImSquiggs]

When you have every instrument known to man, there is no better soundtrack to cover than Banjo Kazooie.

[@Bruh-pl4zk]

That or breath of the wild

[@trupotato]

@@dan78789 Okay, but, like... Who actually _owns_ a hurdy gurdy? ...Anyway, this guy rents most of the instruments for these videos, IIRC.

[@DSJoLyne]

@@trupotato i think Fredrik Knudsen owns a hurdy gurdy

[@andreaiachini7517]

Do he really owns all these instruments?? According to me most of them , but not every instrument in this video.

[@LordGopu]

Just discovered these and I agree lol. For every guitar or banjo there's some weird instrument.

[@robinelms1143]

HE DID THE DIFFERENT AREA TRANSITIONS! HOLY SHIT!!

[@RavenLunatic07]

“So, how many times have you rewatched this video?” “Yes.” Dude I need more! Full cover, other banjo kazooie songs, I don’t care, just more!!!!

[@Ace-in8qr]

Haven't seen anyone do this yet, so what the heck: 0:00 - Grunty's Lair (Regular theme) 1:27 - Treasure Trove Cove 2:07 - Mumbo's Mountain 2:58 - Freezeezy Peak 3:58 - Clanker's Cavern 4:42 - Grunty's Furnace Fun Great cover! Keep up the good work!

[@bladeshifter16]

No, 3:58 isn’t Bubblegloop. That’s Clanker’s Cavern.

[@KinglyVibes]

bladeshifter16 sounds more like Jolly Roger bay from banjo tooie

[@darksector_0675]

You guys are all fucked obviously its the new theme song for The new Avengers movie

[@blipman3254]

Electric Buzz how? hahaha

[@fiddlesticks4895]

Banjo, I don’t feel so good...

[@jacobbarney2924]

Such a versatile theme! You would make Grant Kirkhope proud.

[@FamilyJules7X]

The legend. Awesome stuff!

[@PoopPoopFart]

Haha, thanks man! Glad you like it!

[@Michael_______]

@@PoopPoopFart amazing work sir

[@missfir3d779]

One legend to another

[@larrote6467]

This is meant to be an honest question: I don't understand, why does Kirkhope gets so much praise? From my perspective, his style of creating 1-5 themes and then doing all of these variations fits the gameplay really really well, and the compositions are nice, but to me it feels like he can only do 1 song, I can't even tell the difference between the DK64, BK and BT soundtracks, and then when it comes to Goldeneye which does sound different, well the songs within Goldeye follow these formulas. So what am I missing? to me it feels he's a limited composer that's used very well, but legendary? I think a lot more video game composers have much more range

[@larrote6467]

@@williamsanborn9195 i am a musician myself, i feel there is a difference between themes and leiv motifs and what kirkhope did on those ost's.

[@rylanasher4756]

Not only am I in awe of your ability, and not only does this rendition of the theme give me huge member berries, but my 8 month old son, who has never heard of a "Banjo Kazooie", is enthralled by the music in this video. I have played it for his entertainment tens of times by now. He loves it! (...I love it too) Fantastic work, man. Edit: My son is now a year old. As I write this addendum, I lie in bed with my dear boy, I have this video playing on the television, and life is good. This song seems to help him go to relax and, ultimately, fall asleep! It has been a great help in my fatherhood journey. One day I will introduce him to Banjo Kazooie properly. Until then, this rendition will play, play, and play!

[@NeeNooit]

How lovely Rylan, I was reading this and thinking it could be you and it is xxx

[@NIKMOE]

This was phenomenal. It was damn good, then you went and covered all the specific level versions of the lair theme and it became incredible. 10/10 will sub.

[@nothingtoseehere6142]

Hot Head Bop is my favorite.

[@stephen1896]

This utilization of the different level-specific variants is what takes this cover to the next level. This guy is incredibly talented and I am pleased to be a subscriber of his. Totally agree. As one fan to antoher, I'm glad to see you subscribing to him.

[@blackfalconn]

I was going to say the same thing, but now I don't have to. Have a thumbs up, from a fellow new subscriber :D

[@angelajazellerivera7260]

NIKMOE d

[@KameariKillScreen]

I subbed to the Fart man before it was cool

[@BenBRockN]

What really amazed me as a kid who grew up with NES and Genesis, is that when the N64 came out, games like SM64 & Banjo Kazooie changed the music depending on where you went but had the same time, just like how you captured it in this video. Are you in Grundy's Lair going toward the snow level? You get a 'taste' of that levels music before entering it. Same with all of the levels, it astonished me how the developers did that.

[@justinmillard8196]

One of the N64’s strengths for people that put the effort in and got to play around with the dev kits early like Rare did.

[@OliGaming-d1u]

N64 sounds a lot like the SNES though, just with more channels I guess.

[@milesfernando]

​@@OliGaming-d1uN64 percussion sounds waaaaay better than SNES

[@Omarj89]

Oh yeah like fading or mixing

[@techy804]

I don't remember it doing that in SM64, like the most you got was the endless stairway if you didn't have 70 stars (80 stars if playing the DS version), but that's it.

[@blablubbkeks]

Oh my god. This is perfect. I hope Grant Kirkhope sees this.

[@c.a.3693]

He composed again for Banjo in Smash :D!!!

[@pappy2690]

When i realized you were adding the level variations it blew my mind. What a great job taking a song that could be monotonous and making it something special

[@LaFaveBros]

So spot on, you are incredible.

[@sedox3145]

Only the tone is different, but the rest is perfect

[@cheemscheemson1782]

@@sedox3145 shut up nerd

[@ilikemetroid]

You seriously honored the original compositions here, 100% effort in replicating all the details and sounds, nicely done

[@R4R1T132]

PPF, you never fail to impress, but even for you, this seemed like an enormous project - that turned out perfectly, I might add. Thank you for exceeding my expectations and sharing your talents as always.

[@dirtydoji]

もっと評価されるべき

[@thewaterman122]

HOO WOO WEE

[@alessiocece2098]

thewaterman122 😊♥️

[@niahoad]

Hadehadehadehadehadehade

[@JemaKnight]

HWUEH HWUEHHWUEHHWUEHHWUEHHWUEH HWUEHHWUEH HWUEHHWUEHHWUEH

[@alessiocece2098]

JemaKnight actually its Banjo that makes these Sounds in the orignal comment....

[@DoubleADwarf]

Brrrgh! Breeeee! Rrd-rrd-rrd...

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

This song will be etched into my brain forever. Awesome cover!

[@NintendoFan]

Oh boy! Lord Fart is back! :D I wasn't expecting you covering all the other versions of the song. You're one of the few ones that did this on KZbin. Absolutely marvelous! The Mumbo's Mountain part was amazing. I wasn't expeting that rock. XD

[@ChiruKobra]

NintendoFan Lord Poop Poop Fart. Sounds like a B-K boss battle.

[@diegofreires4585]

NintendoFan ha, vc por aqui xD

[@SSJKenpachiZaraki]

the rock made me laugh xD

[@eikegaming123]

Oh Boy nintendofan is back oh meu god

[@Gaius453]

Vejo q vc curte boa música nfan

[@telaviv1367]

This may be the best thing I’ve ever come across in my life

[@loejewis]

You've outdone yourself Monsieur Faeces Parp. Love the fades.

[@TheEpeEntertainment]

Absolutely brilliant. Loved the ingenuity how some of the sounds were made. 11/10. Well done.

[@Dex01]

Grunty's Lair is such an excellent tune that I love hearing covered but I especially love it when artists go out of their way to include the different iterations ❤️

[@bernhards.9549]

[Edit after watching it a second time]: pipes, boxes, stones, sand, a flute-accordion??, dude, wtf?! :D and I was wondering all the years, how certain parts of the music were done.. Didn't know that half of the instruments even exist, or that it is possible to make music with pipes :) jesus man, you are amazing !

[@EmanuelFrias]

Woah, simply great cover!! I love how the instruments actually sound as being played inside a cave (like the lair). It must take a lot of work to get the camera shots right and the music sounding amazing. Thanks for making this! I wish it would never end!

[@BravuraReal]

It really does sound quite absurd the adventure of the bear and bird!

[@APH1991]

I "heard" her voice.

[@michaelflores9220]

TRUTH

[@minerpig04]

"My belly is large, its very neat. Been years since ive last seen my feet!"

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

Dude this is amazing! I got my N64 when I was 6 I believe and banjo kazooie was one of my 1st n64 games and became my favorite I still play it till this day.

[@warrioroflight99]

I love the different variations as if we were legitimately playing the game going to the different levels.

[@JoeJeremiah]

This is amazing dude. Keep coming back :)

[@arminbasha]

stop it, I can't handle the nostalgia

[@daymona]

This is beautiful. Thank you, CrapCrapToot. Thank you.

[@PeachToadstool]

Fantastic! I dig the variety here! I'd love to hear a reprise covering the other worlds (such as Bubblegloop Swamp, Gobi's Valley, Mad Monster Mansion, Rusty Bucket Bay, and Click Clock Wood).

[@DragnSly]

>autographed copy of The Room Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@digdan3]

Not only that, he has a picture of Laura Palmer from Twin Peaks right below it. He truly is a man of culture.

[@robinfox4440]

I love how you covered all the different areas and the transitions between them. It's such a signature of that game and a real testament to Grant Kirkhope's genius - and your talent!!

[@GSVRemix]

The instrument choice gave this song a different feeling than the original (I actually liked this one even more) Perfect job as always, hope to see more soon

[@mogar2813]

Amazing. Just when I thought I couldn't get any more pumped for Banjo and Kazooie in Smash.

[@rezahydra]

@mogar2813 Been here for years and this cover still rocks, But not as much as the one over Grunty’s socks.

[@icebringer2276]

A classic PPF video. Great game: ✓ Great music: ✓ Long nails: ✓

[@ivanf.8489]

But just one hand. Haha, guitar harms a lot...

[@jonahschwenk3135]

Indeed

[@psicopato2460]

@@jonahschwenk3135 nl Nmoonkk ok um um mim né Pm

[@johnloftis5322]

Dude, you make Gruntilda proud!

[@Nathriel]

So refreshing to watch and hear the music recorded live instead of hearing an arrangement using digital samples. Excellent performance!

[@murdockberk8888]

It was your channel that pushed me over the edge and caused me to start buying random instruments and build a complete functional home recording studio. It's cost me so much money I quit smoking cigarettes 4 months ago to pursue it. Now I ALSO have a home gym and a profitable business. Thanks, Poop Poop Fart.

[@shaunm6383]

When they eventually remake the first two Banjo-Kazooie games, whenever that will be, they should call you to come and record the music for the soundtrack. You play this music beautifully.

[@amoren7255]

This was so much fun! Put this on with my 3 year old in the room and she walked up to the tv and started dancing. So I danced too! :)

[@HarveyLu_]

All we ever wanted was a good old Banjo Threeie.... ♥ THIS was just awesome. My heart explodes with all the love from the game and how you put it in these different themes. Just heartwarming and nostalgic! THANK YOU

[@Michael_______]

It'd only work on n64. They'd over do everything and saturate the graphics.

[@VoldakHorasimov]

The smile you just put on my face and the tears in my eyes. Thank you!

[@jackinBflat]

KZbin recommended me this in a Christian music playlist.

[@creecreehoneybees]

Banjo Kazooie is gospel.

[@WyvernVin]

Missing my favorite world, Mad Monster's Mansion but otherwise is perfect! Also, add Gruntilda's cackle at 5:46 for extra effect :)

[@juliusm.9299]

Beautiful. I always were a big fan of the Banjo and Kazooie Soundtrack, your arsenal of different instruments fit very well. Thank you very much for your video!

[@snoozert3402]

wow! Grant Kirkhope needs to see this.

[@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506]

I would really like to see his reaction indeed!

[@grantwoolard7685]

Best video yet. Grant Kirkhope is gonna go nuts

[@AlliroG98]

Or, should you say, nuts and bolts.

[@jayturner90]

Basing the Gruntilda's Lair soundtrack on the Teddy Bear's Picnic was a stroke of genius by Rare, so fitting in every way

[@ultracomboG]

how the fuck you always have the perfect instrument to do your covers look's just perfect?!?!?! awesome dude! just awesome!

[@gabrielvillegas8830]

Ultra Combo this guy is amazing

[@EdreiiPuuerto]

Money, dude... Money xD

[@daylightanimation]

not everything is perfect, some parts are really good, some are not. replacing brass with melodicas @ 5:08 is not such a good idea

Yeah he must really be breaking the bank with that cardboard box, sand and a rock.

[@PilkScientist]

gir489 don't forget that sweet cymbal stand near 5:00

[@MrJumanji33]

You show mastery in skill with a multitude of instruments but that still leaves us to say... "Grant Kirkhope was able to build this in a cave! With a box of scraps!" All of your videos are amazing. Thanks for sharing them.

[@davedingobeast]

You have some extreme talent. So versatile.

[@rustymajora8401]

5:06 That DK64 vibe...

[@nikkifunky5161]

You have by far done the best cover I've ever heard of Gruntilda's lair, I'm absolutely positive Grant would be proud and flattered! You made me smile bigtime!!!

[@12kenbutsuri]

This isn't even a cover at this point, its the original lol

[@HalfBlindProductions]

I never realized that not only does the instrumentation change with each area but also the harmonization as well. if you haven't tweeted this to grant already I would. i'm sure he'd love it.

[@nightmarishcompositions4536]

I’m impressed that you managed to cover every rendition of the theme in the game so smoothly, well done!

[@Khyrberos]

Absolutely fantasmagoric. The transitions were insane.

[@psychosean77]

I love the fade-in fade-outs of each zones you picked, fantastic!

[@kurtdewittphoto]

The peak of this cover. Can't imagine it done better. Incredible job.

[@slamdunkgator915]

Gruntilda's lair and its many iterations for all the levels in Banjo Kazooie are some of my favorite songs in the game. I love the arrangements that you do since they are so top notch and weĺl done. Keep up the great work as always.

[@theGameBrass]

can't stop watching this the past couple days.

[@OrreFan54]

Love the percussive elements, especially the exhales!

[@AltoonaYourPiano]

The best part was not only did you do it perfectly but then you went and did about half the variations of the theme as well.

[@davidbouskila1295]

This is unbelievablely amazing. You're doing God's work man

[@nicolasroyer2479]

Thank you very much. It is simply wonderful. I was born in 1999 but I wish I was born a few years earlier, so I could be a kid growing up with the likes of SM64, Banjo--Kazooie, Zelda OoT, and so on and so forth. I'm not complaining too much though, since I grew up with SM Sunshine and MK Double Dash!!

[@georgefunes4535]

The nostalgia is UNREAL

[@Zhroomy]

I've always loved Gruntilda's Lair. Thank you KZbin for ONCE for putting a good video in the Recommended tab.

[@XFanmarX]

All the variations and transitions were amazing. This was amazingly entertaining to watch, you're incredibly skilled. Thanks so much!

[@XFanmarX]

I just realized the backdrop melody at 5:07 is also in DK 65. Sneaky Kirkhope. Or did you put that in? x)

[@spagamoto]

I can't even describe how happy hearing that first transition made me. My week is made.

[@zyndeyqualarrin]

THEY. ARE. BACK.

[@Richymasta]

There's only one word for this; PERFECTION!

[@emaadawazem6971]

Excellent you’ve done incredible accuracy with music. I loved banjo tooie and kazooie since I was 4 years and still I remember and for me to listen to this is very memorable. Thank you for making this video

[@MrRazia5271]

I was thinking that this was a Grunty lair remake, but when you passed to the different theme song this transformed all in a perfect video

[@lollllloro]

4:04 I really like those PVC tubes :) They have an amazing sound to them.

[@frank234561]

There's just something so damn satisfying about this theme. It makes me smile ear to ear every time I hear it. All the music from this game is fantastic.

[@daveguy40]

You are enormously talented. Thank you for this gift!!!!

[@anameraucana1688]

The transitions are pure gold

[@EyeBallFrogMeme]

Pooptastic my man. Was just playing banjo kazooie yesterday!

[@jonturcotte2856]

I had a KZbin recommended just playing continuously while doing some work stuff but when this video came on i literally stopped everything i was doing to watch and listen to this. This might be the best Banjo medley I have ever heard. super super impressive my dude

[@BrookieSmallz]

Came out 2 years ago but BANJO IS IN SMASH!!!!!!

[@michaelflores9220]

It's been two years already!!!!!!?????????????????

[@jordonlees2]

Michael Flores hes talking about this video my guy

[@Brods11]

Now the Original Banjo-Kazooie game is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Via N64 Switch Online!!🤩

[@PrinceLuigii]

I don't know why but the Game Show Version has always been my favorite in game theme of the "Lair" but I love your opening version you did in this series. Great Job

[@PaulPasion]

THIS IS SO GODDAMN GOOD Also I saw a handful of instruments I've never seen before which is super neat

[@benjaminbreeg4125]

I still can’t get over this. Absolutely brilliant. I love Banjo Kazooie and Tooie for a measure of the same.

[@starchlord4896]

I loved this so much, you're a boss at your music.

[@Kosumo73]

The sliding rock got me, lol. This is amazing!

[@Kybroma]

Can you just hurry up and make soundtracks for video games, so I can be like "I knew about this guy way before everyone else. I've been watching him on KZbin forever." :P Seriously though Mr. Fart, you're a badass. I love all your covers. When I logged into youtube this morning, and saw you on my feed, I got legit excited. AND WASN'T DISAPPOINTED!

[@Gwyn1stborn]

By the time the Marimbas kick in, I'm getting chills from how fire it is

[@ParanoiaFlexess]

Amazing Job just found this and I cant stop listening to it you are amazingly talented a true gift to the world ^.^ !

[@cliftonammons459]

EPIC!!!!!!!! I'm 34 and still love playing this game!! N64 had the best game selection!!! Thank you so much for your time and effort and for bringing a wonderful time of my childhood back to life!!! #notallheroswearcapes

[@theinevitablesummer]

Incredible arrangement and performance, as usual. It's also downright spooky that you're wearing a Tom Petty shirt in this video.

[@nataliemolena]

This is genuinely one of the coolest videos I've seen in my entire life I hope it reaches a million views

[@mrhellvictor]

I listened to this as a summoning conjure It worked

[@beatles123]

SMAAAAAAAAAAAASH!

[@rampagent9226]

I'm so fucking hyped to kick my friends ass as banjo and kazooie

[@rezahydra]

Still freaking out 2 weeks later with hype!!!!

[@metalcorpseman5433]

You get extra points for doing the world variant themes of the song.

[@mindflex947]

Banjo Kazooie is my favourite game

[@EGAE_92]

Great, great, great! And, exactly 20 years ago, Banjo Kazooie was released... I still remember the first time I played it.

[@cupcakechan2805]

I love how the different location themes are implemented. It sounds orgasmic af

[@wethetreeple3661]

_CuPcAkE sPaRkLeS_ cringe

[@bryanrodriguescoimbra1303]

legendary song banjo kazooie and ones of my games favorite

[@ChangeArcade]

Just in time for the Halloween spirit Grunty would be proud

[@Cinnuhminn]

Change Arcade Isn’t Halloween still in about a month or so?

[@ChangeArcade]

Cinnamon You can never be too prepared for the spoopiest holiday

[@Duskool]

Ironic that the Mad Monster Mansion variation wasn't included in this

[@Gruntilda-Winkybunion]

i am very proud!

[@rezahydra]

Holy cow, it’s @Duskool and Gruntilda Winkybunion!!!

[@DancingDivinely]

I still come back to this video from time to time. Perfection.