Rosalina in the Observatory

[@rockinon011]

Pat convincing all of his world class musician friends to play these songs from my childhood and making them sound like they were standards gives me life

[@cooldebt]

The Consouls (who have collaborated with Pat) are also very good at it but get less exposure, being in the Southern Hemisphere. Having said that, Pat's playing is in the stratosphere!

[@robsonclark9678]

​@@cooldebtand also Pats group "J-Music Ensemble" have loads of top notch jazz covers of video game music and other J pop adjacent stuff :).

[@ArseneLupinVIII]

In a way they are standards now that we are seeing a renaissance in how people view Video Game music and how it’s treated in the greater jazz scene

[@vaguerat]

@@ArseneLupinVIIIbeautiful music that everyone in our generation can relate to and appreciate! perfect for turning into jazz

[@Meekenshire]

I do feel like this music reaches a larger audience because we can all relate to sentimentality (haha in a sentimental mood) and nostalgia but not everyone is into jazz because admittedly it’s a hard genre to get into (it took my years lol) but this is a perfect bridge to connect those outsiders into possibly the most creative genre of music ever

[@Diembee]

I love how Patrick Bartley, one of the best living sax players today, pulled up to the gig and was like “I’m playing Super Mario Galaxy today or I’m not playing.” What an absolute legend. Keep doing god’s work man.

[@Shalim_Kamran]

So, God's work is playing jazz versions of vgm?

[@lalalalala413]

@@Shalim_Kamran yes

[@skye3292]

@@Shalim_Kamran yes

[@dysperdotted]

@@Shalim_Kamranyes.

[@andrewroes7942]

@@Shalim_Kamran yes

[@meltingcolorsthatdontblend1982]

Gosh it’s incredibly refreshing to hear a jazz video game cover that doesn’t sound like an artificial jazz video game cover. Like the respect to the music, and the jazz culture is paramount. Kind of gives me vibes of someday my prince will come, probably because it’s also in 3/4. Absolutely amazing work! Edit: lol it literally says in the description that it’s inspired by “someday my prince will come” which is probably my favorite standard.

[@birdlives829]

Nice catch on the SMPWC connection. 8-bit music theory did a whole ep. on this tune and how it is somewhat 'Disney-like'. Glad that we are reaching a point where our young jazz stars today are doing with VGM what the stars of the past did with Disney and other pop tunes.

[@christopherstory8710]

in the description of this video it's mentioned that it's inspired by someday my prince will come! good catch

[@meltingcolorsthatdontblend1982]

oh.........welp that makes sense lol @@christopherstory8710

[@ProfesserLuigi]

I feel like even people who like videogame music are tempted to treat it as sort of a second class separate thing compared to non videogame music. However, good music is good music, and this cover proves just how amazing it can be it you give it all the respect it deserves.

[@meltingcolorsthatdontblend1982]

@@ProfesserLuigi thank you! I highly agree with this sentiment!!!

[@crash7800]

I would love to hear this group cover more music from games! Patrick's arrangements bring a world of depth and perspective.

[@robsonclark9678]

Check out Pats group "J-Music Ensemble" they have some truly great tracks, mostly based on video game music (but also other Japanese music too!). Their Persona covers, and the entire Brooklyn Sakura festival 2019 set they played are some of their standouts!

[@Parker-nc3bt]

Patrick Bartley and Mario Galaxy. What universe am I living in dude

[@charliecampbell6851]

Bartley does a lot of video game music. It's the others I'm surprised about

[@amoswaranch1102]

You should check out his J-Music Ensemble. He has a good youtube channel and a twitch.

[@cooldebt]

You might like to check out the cover of Marvel vs Capcom 2 Swamp Theme Pat did in collaboration with other VGM cover notables. Funky fun.

[@Rakodasaku]

I can't believe I'm listening to such a good interpretation for free

[@gaker19sc]

You aren't, you literally paid lol

[@shirali_ali]

​@@gaker19scI like how you think gaker19sc.

[@Khartfunny]

LMFAOOO@@gaker19sc

[@efsa95]

Patrick you awesome nerd haha

[@The8BitBigBand]

If anyone is curious where Patrick may have lovingly borrowed this idea from check out our big band arrangement of this, much love to Patrick one of the best to ever do it and champion of VGM Jazz!! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnzXqIithpl4jrM

[@cooldebt]

I love smaller ensemble jazz (eg. The Consouls) but I always appreciate your amazing arrangements! Belated Congrats on the Grammy!

[@austinthenoob]

Ok thanks Charlie Rosen

[@Kuhleb12]

Love you, love carlos, love dom palombi(p.s. WHEN ARE YOU FEATURING HIM DO IT SOON), love pat bartley, love the consouls! VGM jazz is where its at!

[@wenting2457]

I love how Emmett goes really wide at 2:29, with Wynton Kelly's groove on Someday. It gives the solo great contrast and ties it back to its inspiration. I feel like jazz standards change with the times, and this performance shows how well the Nintendo catalogue could contribute to a new generation of standards.

[@JackPressesButtons8221]

Wow! I never thought I'd ever hear you guys play this. Mario Galaxy is of my very favorite games of all time!

[@kosame3236]

Actually this is not too surprising considering Patrick Bartley

[@AndrewPRoberts]

Came for the cover, stayed for the INCREDIBLE jazz performance

[@dorobokino]

9:54 That ending put a huge grin on my face, so wholesome

[@HendoNewsPro15]

It's like Miles Davis, John Costa, and Father Christmas all got together, played some Mario Galaxy and in a moment of serendipity each saying to one another "Hey, let's jam to that", then inscribed the result of that jam session across the stars. This is phenomenal; a perfect chemistry. The veritable onion of layers offered up here make this worth listening to over and over knowing full well you'll find something new each time you listen.

[@saxiroth6647]

this is profound

[@c34211]

Love Emmet doing the coin sound at the end lol

[@Waylanification]

Possible best living saxophonist.

[@kylegeee]

Patrick is among a handful of young saxophonists solidifying themselves as defining voices on the instrument

[@AustinCasey]

Emmit's playing on this is incredible. The whole band sounds fantastic and the arrangement is 💯

[@anotherbahamianguitarplayer]

You're everywhere

[@landocycle]

Just beat that game! I immediately thought “wow, this is a great tune” when I was playing. Glad it got the attention it deserves.

[@Cowboybebub]

Its been forever since I've played through it, if memory serves the tune gets introduced one instrument at a time as you power up the observatory right? Or something like that?

[@landocycle]

@@Cowboybebub yah I think you’re right!

[@cooldebt]

You might also like to check out The Consouls who have almost 400 VGM jazz covers in their repertoire

[@landocycle]

@@cooldebt thanks!

[@cooldebt]

@@landocycle I think they have a livestream request show this weekend and 25 March there is a live show also

[@thomaspower8208]

Just woke up and saw Emmet Cohen and Patrick Bartley playing SMG music, instant highlight of my week!

[@cooldebt]

Can I also recommend The Consouls who do a great jazz cover of this tune too!

[@haltdeinmaul507]

The disassembly and synthesis of the theme while preserving the feeling of the tune is just amazing. Def one of my favourites.

[@acceptedsugar]

these solos are INSANE

[@pelonete5000]

Another insane solo from Patrik Cannonball Bartley. Tssssssssssssssss

[@joseppi4cinqua]

Very high level sax player. Really enjoyed this performance. Super good. Melodie’s werent boring jazz stuff and had enough contemporary licks to keep me interested. That sax player is outstanding. Nice sound on the trumpet. Piano had some really nice licks. Everybody played well. Bass player hit a lick with the trumpet player that was great. Well done everybody. High level stuff

[@shaggy2922]

I need the charts for this! its so good

[@charies]

i wept, i cried, i laughed, i smiled, this was pure bliss

[@nezkeys79]

What I love about these performances is 99% of them seem purely improvised. No cheesy clichés in the solo except for the odd quote here and there.

[@s3fruit969]

Life changing

[@cooldebt]

Also The Consouls who do only VGM jazz covers - almost 400 amazing tunes now

[@Seancunnuningham01]

Patrick barley plays with such soul and emotion! what a musician.

[@rustyshackleford3160]

I love that my two favorite living jazz musicians have collaborated together!

[@cooldebt]

I'm doubly happy because Pat has played with Emmet AND The Consouls 😀

[@strom9996]

Ever since listening to this music 2 years ago, I have come back here many, many time. This is a timeless work that i'm sure future generations will be as blessed as I am to listen to this artistry displayed by all musicians here.😊😊

[@brianrinckenberger6265]

I agree 100%! 2020-2021 era Live at Emmet’s performances are going to be this generation’s Live at the Village Vanguard, just simply as good as it gets.

[@magicalmew5209]

never thought youd venture into vgm, and especially love it!! ❤️❤️

[@cooldebt]

Pat’s passion!

[@theplaymaker4392]

CAN THIS BE ON SPOTIFY PLEASE

[@faithquinn_]

Insane musicianship!!

[@benwinstanleymusic]

Great playing! Love the quotes of Coltrane's solo from Emmet and Patrick. Giveton has a lovely tone

[@NinTyler]

Holy shit I love this, I wouldve never expected VGM covers here but I'm so happy, amazing job everyone :)

[@noimnotagorilla]

How'd I know you'd be here before me

[@cooldebt]

You might also like to check out The Consouls who have nearly 400 VGM jazz covers in their repertoire including this tune

[@bigal2731]

Patrick is an absolute legend!

[@ulpana]

Don't lay that "legend" crapola or even worse the "genius" kiss of death on a young player. Legends and geni belong in past tense....or bottled as spirits...This stuff here in The Observatory is con sabor and P-R-E-S-E-N-T-E! Tio Mitchito\paradigm sifters, code shifters, psalmsong chasers Lay-Low Studios, Ore-Wa (Refuge of Atonement Seekers) Media Disc-Us-sion List\Looksee

[@cooldebt]

@@ulpana Also fresh are The Consouls who use VGM as their jazz standards and have a repertoire of nearly 400 tunes in all sorts of jazz styles

[@StarBoyEUC]

Even after the tune ends it's still fire 🔥

[@pamephd]

can't help but hear some cannon ball in Patrick's playing. That's a high honor!

[@doyz24]

This episode of Emmet's Place is one of the best so far.

[@beboplives]

Total delight!

[@conradthe2]

Jazz VGM yesssssssss One of my favorites to do is The Lake Theme from Pokemon Diamond/Pearl

[@cooldebt]

If you also like Jubilife City, The Consouls have covered that tune in Consouls Radio #18 last December

[@pboogie3472]

These are the only musicians I wanna hear on live at emmet’s. 🐐s. All of em.

[@pboogie3472]

Yeah bro ion wanna hear no other musicians on emmet than kyle russel and 🐐 bart

[@durn7]

Reminds me specifially of Johnny Costa during parts of that piano solo. Just gave me that "good neighbor" vibe.

[@kandemJV]

Patrick Bartley bringing VGM into the jam. Love it!

[@cooldebt]

Hopefully, more 'mainstream' performers taking up VGM will help spotlight gourps like The Consouls who solely do VGM jazz covers (and brilliantly too with nearly 400 tunes in their stylistically wide-ranging repertoire)

[@JamieDemeny]

I’m so glad you had Patrick Bartley on this!! Absolutely killer, wonderful job everyone❤️

[@nezkeys79]

Description says Patrick arranged it

[@cooldebt]

Also lovely is The Consouls cover from 2018

[@meowleycat]

Holy shells…. 💯

[@flare2000x]

Love Giveton's playing on this one

[@DavidLiMusic]

One of my favorites of Patrick's!

[@rainbowllamas7423]

Rosalina in the Observatory but every time Emmet sneakily quotes the Mario Coin sound effect, take a shot.

[@gallofilm]

so you mean only the part at the end?

[@rainbowllamas7423]

0:46 also

[@rainbowllamas7423]

I also hear it a little bit at 1:52

[@amaice]

SO GOOD I LOVE JAZZ AND MUSIC AND LIFE

[@robsonclark9678]

❤

[@whatisiswhatable]

I need a whole album like this

[@squidito2534]

I’ve only just discovered this channel and these sessions, I can’t believe I didn’t catch on till now. Everything is so amazing and always so joyful

[@hellogoodbye637]

These recordings are actually bringing me a lot of peace and hope in these awful times with so much tribalism and strife.

[@andrewrichardson5647]

Giveton my hometown boy keep swinging bro

[@FrantzesElzaurdia]

No wayy, this tune???

[@koko0770]

My gosh i LOVE this song!!! Please more game/anime music mit Patrick this is the best combination!!!!! Love your work on bringing all these amazing musicians together Emmet!!!

[@perryvalton4245]

Nice mellow moods.

[@evans34]

Wow!! these guys are the real deal....

[@nezkeys79]

Love that you feature videogame music because there are some truly awesome pieces of music in videogames

[@cooldebt]

Agree. Pat/J-Music, The Consouls and others really draw attention to how good the OG compositions actually are with their jazz covers.

[@cooldebt]

Beautiful cover. Love me some jazzy VGM - it’s such a wonderful musical niche introduced to me by my kids - but I take credit for discovering The Consouls and J-Music Ensemble to introduce back to my boys ;)

[@robsonclark9678]

Heck ya! My other two fav jazzy VGM cover groups are 8 Bit Big Band, and the solo act, Insaneintheeainmusic. Carlos from Insane has been at it all through music school so his arrangements only get richer the longer he's been at it :). His "Ghost Trick" theme is one of my fav instrumental prices, and I don't even know the game! :)

[@cooldebt]

@@robsonclark9678 BTW Carlos is back!

[@robsonclark9678]

@@cooldebt ya, just saw his announce vid yesterday hah. Whatever he does I hope he feels good personally doing it. I was kinda looking forward to adding him to my list of indie composers to look for and likely buy games just to hear what he was cooking up (Lena Raine and Austin Wintory are there ATM!) But more free jams on KZbin is never bad :)!!

[@joyceglasgow2356]

Sweet and lyrical!❤️

[@nataliesu8836]

great performance! of course it's inspired from miles davis' someday my prince will come. 8-bit music theory did a video comparing rosalina in the observatory to a buncha disney princess "i want" songs (including someday my prince will come) and classical pieces from the romantic period. these pieces have amazing similarities that allow musicians to adapt them in similar ways, just like we saw here. great job, guys, and may the stars shine down on you. ;))

[@peter-alexanderscheer9721]

Danke für eure wundervolle Musik mit schönen Bildern in dieser schwieriegen Zeit! Thank you for your wonderful music with beautiful pictures in this difficult time... Best wishes from Germany...Peter

[@brianrinckenberger6265]

Unglaublich schön, oder?

[@Likeaforest]

אידאלי לאחר הצהריים של השבת היפה הזאת . מקסימים שאתם . בא לי לחבק אתכם , תודה רבה על העונג החינמי . לזה אני קוראת פילנתרופיה במלוא מובן המילה . הכישרון שלכם הוא המתנה שלנו .

[@주-y6j]

연주 마무리 ^^ 한참 웃었어요

[@izhakalanlermacedillo6058]

Este video es de esas cosas que no sabía que necesitaba

[@mindfulmomentswithColm]

wow that was really magical

[@shmackydoo]

Had no idea this came from a video game I thought it was some old jazz tune. Absolutely some of the best jazz music I've ever heard 🎶 Amazing playing!

[@Failfer]

Oooooooh nice cover

[@chadchristensen179]

This deserves way more views and likes! I would 100% go see these guys live. I love stuff like this.

[@mok0075]

Beautiful 🎷🎹🥁🎺🥰🥰🥰 and SUPER MARIO😂😂😂

[@kalenderquantentunnel9411]

Love it! Put some more together and make it a record! 😊

[@gazzmo]

Absolutely killer

[@eranimongelos5749]

Bravoooo !!!!!!

[@yeahhaey3059]

Im just in love with this

[@dylankubilus1422]

I think Patrick Bartley could make a killer smooth jazz album

[@TheMRock888]

AMAZING THANK YOU

[@ShelliWelli]

Please do more of this sometime! An excellent rendition, made it sound like a jazz standard.

[@5hyguy42]

Flipping legend!

[@tomofield]

Amazing.

[@brotherb8933]

Wonderful as always!

[@oscarmontya]

Magic!

[@CaptainAstronaut]

Amazing Playing!!

[@Fropals1]

Beautiful!

[@tibpth.S-ofun.8394]

Such a nice, warm and powerful saxophone sound mr. BARTLEY !! really amazing, a nice to think about making this arrangement for a playing, really nailed it everyone. 🤩🤯🏛🎷🎷

[@thenatundi9009]

man such great style on the solos great stuff all around

[@stephenweigel]

What an absolutely incredible achievement this performance is

[@abogatum]

Increíble, son good!

[@AdventuresAwait123]

I love this song, this game, I love this melody, I love music, but the way they just played it transcends all of that. God bless the five of you beautiful people and everyone else who contributed. Logos rising 💙

[@lehoief]

the sax is simply beautiful

[@rowanroberts1851]

Pat Bartley is my current favourite sax player, he's just such a melodic genius. His technical proficiency, as well as the melodies he creates in his head are just so gorgeous and compliment every tune he plays.

[@BopWalk]

That was f***ing amazing.

[@neozoan]

Tremendous!

[@The-KP]

You guys are great. Thanks for keeping jazz alive. It will never grow old

[@cooldebt]

Also The Consouls bringing jazz to younger audiences via 100s of vgm jazz covers (I found Pat some time ago via vgm)

[@Espejo_Bizarro]

Es magnífico

[@lucastham9328]

great rendition! realised this song has limitless potential ever since I discovered jazz covers of this one exist, almost every one sounds amazing

[@benc6501]

always thought this would sound great as jazz great work

[@thikdikriky1559]

Playing music from Mario galaxy!?!? True men of culture

[@gabrielforet4098]

it is funny the way the drummer look at the ceiling

[@mrjokioo]

This is _sublime._

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

Gah dam I love this series - thank for developing, creating and sharing your art

[@danielkohn7926]

Anyone here the La Fiesta quote at 4:49?