Route 216 (Pokémon DPPt) Jazz Arrangement

On a route where you're practically forced to walk in slow motion and you can barely see your surroundings beneath the blizzard... at least there's fantastic music!
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Back with a redo of this arrangement that I completed back in 2016! Route 216 is probably my favorite route in Sinnoh - taking in the sight of the first snow route in a Pokémon game after exiting Mt. Coronet on your way up to Snowpoint City was such a sight to behold as a kid. Seeing your footprints in the snow and hearing the unique crunch sound, man, those were some great memories.
This arrangement is one of the first redos of old covers that I've uploaded to the channel for the Year of Sinnoh! I've done a few other redos of some other tunes, but I haven't uploaded some to KZbin (yet) - unsure if I'll be uploading them at all or just putting them on the final Year of Sinnoh album. I really really liked my old arrangement of this theme, but I wanted to see what I could do with access to a few more instruments, as well as my improved audio production skills since 2016. I'm really happy with this end result, it was so much fun getting to blend lots of different timbres in this arrangement. I'm particularly pleased with the opening statement of the melody after the intro, which is orchestrated for flute, alto sax, tenor sax, cup mute trumpet, and harmon mute trumpet. All those timbres just blended together so nicely!
You have notice that I'm in a different location that usual, and that's because I've moved! Since I graduated from the Berklee College of Music back in May, I've been out of school, and have been itching to move somewhere that's more suited for my at-home music making, especially during this social distancing era. I'm currently in the same house that I was when I started my channel, but in a completely different room! My dad and I swapped offices, so the small room with the blue walls that was formerly my music room is now my dad's office, and the big basement is now my music space! I'll be doing a studio tour once all my gear arrives and gets set up (still waiting on my studio desk!) - very excited to show that! For now, I'm really happy with this space, and excited to get to create music without restrictions here!
♫ "Route 216" from "Pokémon Diamond / Pearl / Platinum" composed by Go Ichinose
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[@BakingSoda4U]

They knew they had to use the best song on that route to compensate how tedious it actually is to traverse.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Exactly.

[@teletubbiesareprettygood1458]

Honestly, I never really found it all that frustrating. Maybe that's because of the music

[@jellycore1316]

@@teletubbiesareprettygood1458 Honestly, good point! XD

[@musicdev]

Abomasnow used Wood Hammer! 9 year old me: ...

[@jellycore1316]

@@musicdev ACK XD

[@opprooflegends8131]

Interviewer: hey how many instruments can you play??? Carlos: Yes

[@fletchermartin6744]

Yes

[@aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie8]

Sometimes you start learning new instruments and you just can't stop. The curse of the multinstrumentalist.

[@GamingCreed47]

@@aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie8 It doesn't seem like a curse, but more of a gift!

[@Cintivii]

This is "Christmas in July" at its finest. Lovely!

[@botr3s]

Maybe because we will not have real Christmas this year

[@yazzer4963]

H.H. GREGGGG

[@snakesmusicnuggets9295]

@@botr3s oh...

[@riptide534]

I wonder when driftveil city is gonna be done

[@acrophis]

Panasonic Blu-ray ninety-nine doooollars

[@KasaiRayquaza]

Today started off crappily. Clearly, the universe is making it up to me, because this made it an AWESOME day!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thank youuuuu! Hope your day continues on that upward trajectory!

[@phenylmusic]

@@insaneintherainmusic positive gradient curve

[@KasaiRayquaza]

@@insaneintherainmusic Thank you!

[@nathancarver7179]

I'm 10 hr late, but I do also hope that your day gets (or got) better! :D

[@KasaiRayquaza]

@@nathancarver7179 Thank you! It did!

[@andresirarragorri3137]

I was the one who requested the original 216 back years ago. It feels like we get a new 216 cover more often than a new Metroid Prime game.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

LOL that is the sad truth... though I see no need to make a new 216 cover following this one

[@nicolasboinet3245]

@@insaneintherainmusic Yet ;)

[@taxirobot7219]

@@insaneintherainmusic you probably would have said the same thing when you released the first one

[@null3007]

I read the first sentence as “216 years ago”.

[@DarkMage967]

The progress you've made on trumpet is amazing, you're sounding better every song and I'm here for it

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! I'm working on it real hard!!

[@dayalasingh5853]

I remember when I played the trumpet, I was really bad.

[@dayalasingh5853]

@SanFranQueen406 well I wasn't that bad, and I have bad hand eye coordination. Makes me terrible at badminton too.

[@CowSlimeThingy]

insaneintherainmusic when did you start working on trumpet?

[@pengua5069]

Mandarins, nice!

[@mcqueendies]

Abomasnow is jammin out on that Sax on the thumbnail, _with no hands!_

[@Kaempfdog]

He tends to be knocked out before he can use them anyways. It’s a good day for him

[@SuperColonJ]

Literally best song on the OST

[@E4439Qv5]

Galactic Grunt theme tho.

[@KasaiRayquaza]

Tie with Cyrus battle theme...

[@SuperColonJ]

E4439qv5 Bruh the whole OST is awesome so obviously that song is also fire, but 216 has to take it for me

[@prancer9980]

ending theme

[@caulsnoll5748]

Mt cornet for sure bro

[@clubbedsam]

I can't see how you can improve perfection

[@billjohns5943]

Can you now?

[@LupinticDream]

Hahahaha *Just sit back, watch, and learn.*

[@Lumgus]

Nothing beats the original but this is alright

[@TheFourthGenGamer]

omg!!! I used to play Bass Clarinet!! SO COOL getting to see it here :D

[@esosique5]

There are dozens of us! Dozens!

[@LupinticDream]

Big yeti man plays saxophone with no hands and radiates so much raw power that a snowstorm erupts and pushes back our golden boy. 2020, colorized

[@yeestermcgeester2087]

This is like the remastered version of the last time you covered 216. It’s very similarly structured...but better. And that’s a compliment!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yep, that's the intention! I liked a lot of the stuff I did in the original, but just wanted to update recording quality and instrumentation mostly!

[@niallmullins3398]

@@insaneintherainmusic I've honestly been so excited to hear you redo this one ever since you announced the year of Sinnoh, as it's one of my favourites of your work.

[@bynum751]

↓ This is how many people want diamond and pearl remakes

[@lukepeters1144]

normally id call you an attention seeking idiot but this is a good cause

[@lewispark7844]

Well I think there might be a bit more people than that bud

[@qwertygutierrez1293]

I kinda do but I feel like I will be disappointed by it

[@sunnywit6605]

This game just need a remake for a few reasons

[@nenrikido2903]

@@sunnywit6605 not a few - the outstanding jazzy soundtracks - the best legendaries - the underground - the battle island - the pokeball effect customization - sunyshore city - snowpoint city

[@saxoman37]

Every part of this cover gives me chills, and reminds me why I wanted to become a musician in the first place. Very nicely done!!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Chills are very appropriate for this song!

[@bigpappasmoggie]

Someone PLEASE make a gif of carlos bopping with the trumpet at 1:49 😂

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Please

[@fletchermartin6744]

@@KyleDavis328 KING

[@zigzag1071]

@@fletchermartin6744 does my link work? just checking. Its my first time using imgur

[@fletchermartin6744]

@@zigzag1071 it works trust me.

[@GamingCreed47]

The mad lad done did it now 😂

[@BrodySchoonMusic]

Ok but can we just appreciate how much the bass clarinet adds in every single one of his arrangements

[@ミコムみこむ]

If you could make a jazz rendition of the Star Wolf theme from Star Fox, that would be godlike lmaoo

[@insaneintherainmusic]

ooh that sounds fun!

[@gajhiracristhianjimenez2048]

Wooow, what a great idea P.D. senpai noticed you :3

[@egan452]

I need this in my life now

[@thewatermoose]

We gotta make sure it’s the one from assault

[@rikkabread]

YESSSSSS

[@kinggordoproductions6203]

Well, I didn’t think there was any way to improve possibly my favorite arrangement of yours...yet you have done just that! The addition of the flute and muted trumpet parts were genius!!! Even the saxophone parts seem more “lush”...the whole thing just feels more full and lively, which is saying a lot considering how awesome the original cover is! Bravo!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yeah I really liked the original version actually, but thought I could make it just a bit more lush than it originally was!

[@ironspider1055]

So true

[@The_Zame]

TAKE ME ALREADY! This has to be the best version of this theme EVER!

[@austinstout8220]

Love your channel too :)

[@alexadrian287]

Legend meets legend, what a beautiful sight.

[@freyaburks9187]

Songs like this are what motivate me to be a musician. Whenever I'm feeling discouraged I listen to one of these covers and I get motivated again

[@willbenoittenor7587]

It should be illegal for a single soundtrack to have THIS many bangers.

[@brianmcgrane8473]

Man, I get giddy whenever I see a new upload from you. I would love to see a jazz rendition of the Team Plasma theme.

[@Jimmy44704]

When you decide you're done with sinnoh I would love to be able to buy a CD of this or any sort of physical copy it's just so good.

[@dgrentz7635]

I plan to buy Year of Sinnoh whenever the album is fully finished, the covers are such impeccable quality, Carlos!

[@ItzMeItzMe_]

It's done go ahead and buy one :D

[@gabimeredith1]

Dude you’re like Jacob Collier, I’ve never seen someone with so much mastery over this many instruments at this age

[@NTa03-08]

0:52 *_OH BOY here we go again!_* It's evident how insanely smooth Carlos has become during these past years. He has and is still evolving even more every cover he uploads and I hope we can still hear you swinging around more and more years. From piano arrangements to sick one-man-band and orchestrated covers, keep swingin'!

[@jerbear1204]

*sees various horns* Is this what snow in the Hoenn region would have sounded like?

[@caleblee4035]

he’s so insane he’s remastering what he’s already remastered. Very well done!

[@maxhoflock]

One thing I love about your arrangements as of recent is there's so much depth in the ambience and background, which really adds a lot of character to a song. I really like this one, good job!! :)

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! I love making these arrangements extremely multidimensional!

[@adrianmak2386]

Hey Carlos, I’m a long time listener of your music. The first time I heard your original route 216 cover, it honestly felt magical. It’s crazy that you’re able to encapsulate this magic a second time Keep on churning out the good work!

[@Lucas.Blevins]

Love seeing a return of the electronic drumset!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yes, it feels great to play it again!

[@Micro.]

You don't know how long I've been waiting for this Jazz Arrangement again. Route 216 has been my favorite DPPt Soundtrack ever since I head your first Jazz cover of it back in 2016. Absolutely adore your work, thank you.

[@keeganbestland2937]

I used to have Pokemon Diamond years ago, then lost it somewhere. Man, this brings me back!

[@jrad0003]

The solo one was so amazing I can't wait

[@コウペンちゃん-r2p]

I’m so surprised because I was listen to the previous 216 of this channel every day. Now I’m so happy from Japan.

[@serosaki8895]

i wish they would hire you for the remake, you are just so good

[@tdcascade]

The crunch sound the snow on this route makes is the pinnacle of game design.

[@chihaya1119]

This so much better than the remake version. I am so disappointed that they put such small effort on remaking the music. I think ILCA really don’t know what they are doing.

[@saricubra2867]

Those remakes are just a production mess on every single aspect, music included.

[@Lilacuity]

I love how each instrument stands out if you listen for it

[@insaneintherainmusic]

i do my best to mix my music that way!

[@34t3r8]

Real christmas music sounds like this

[@egan452]

Most unique route in all of Pokémon. It's nice to slow down and listen to the music and your footsteps while taking in the snowy landscape.

[@l.e.n.1002]

I just want to know where he got the sweatshirt he's wearing in the thumbnail from

[@dnalorh.2153]

My favorite route theme. Thank you so much.

[@greteb1951]

This is beyond incredible

[@govindrn1266]

Route 216 made you wish that you hadn't gotten out of that house where you could rest. Fits 2020 so well. Great job as always, Carlos.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Oh man, that's a mood...

[@MajorLeeGaming]

I already know I’m going to want to stream this song 👌🏼

[@WolfHack]

I like how the arrangement overview reads like wine tasting notes

[@thetushmcgoose]

It's my favorite pokemon: Obamasnow!

[@gromczar1589]

My baby daughter loved falling asleep to this with me thank you wonderful arrangement

[@Mohmega]

HOOOOOO BOY MY FAVORITE VGM COVER EVER IS REBORN CARLOS BLESS

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Mohmega IT LIVES ON

[@crabman5420]

I suddenly feel warm and relaxed inside.

[@zuro567]

The 1 dislike guy probably had his screen upside down and thought it was the like button

[@YoSquid]

This just popped up on my feed... and wow. I'm so lost for words. This is amazing!

[@raphaelpulmano2212]

The trendy thing to say for you would be... Irritability!

[@scottofastora6327]

Not sure why ILCA didn't hire you to write pieces that sound this good. Amazing work dude. 👍

[@robertfinley681]

Original cover: perfection This cover: pfft I passed perfect a while ago Like if you agree

[@elora_999]

This is probably my favorite song from D/P/PT, I have such a vivid memory of when I first heard it. I was about 8 years old, I was sitting in this little nook behind our couch with some pillows and blankets at night, and I had always struggled with these games because I was never quite sure where to go, I even restarted my save like two or three times prior because I thought I was stuck haha. But I finally made my way through the caves for the first time and ended up in this beautiful snowy canyon and it honestly felt like a dream, and this song just added so much to that experience. I still get chills when I hear this song, no pun intended. Thank you Carlos, you did a pristine job, always excited to hear more! :)

[@Azul551]

It’s always exciting to see a new upload, thanks Carlos. Omg this one sounds so fun.

[@JoaoVictor-gq2vn]

Another fragment of my childhood's memories unlocked!

[@charleskolozsvary8714]

Chills! Every time; thank you.

[@ljafrain]

Came to here your original cover of 216 for the first time in ages. Stayed for this. I'm actually stunned, kudos to you cause this is absolutely incredible

[@bryanwharton6692]

Such a rich sound! Great job as always!

[@bobfreddy4473]

We need to acknowledge the visual work on this video. The subtle visual effects and color schemes make this that much better! Keep it up Carlos

[@gs9002]

This cover is so iconic that I don't even have words to describe it. Just thank you, my ears are in love

[@inarisu_7138]

Probably the best route theme in Sinnoh if not the whole franchise, you really did it justice!

[@jagerzaku9160]

This is breathtaking

[@mercury7886]

The amount of detail that's gone into these is absolutely staggering. The grandiose, atmospheric qualities to the covers of the snowy areas really capture the feeling/essence of Winter. It's able to take me to that place everytime. I guess you could call this a warm-welcomed Christmas in July!

[@holy_shoot_its_grace]

216 is also one of my favorite routes in Pokémon!!! Pearl and Platinum were the first games I’ve played (like ever) - so this is really refreshing and just amazing ❤️

[@pivad1388]

Thank you for making 2020 bearable. Route 216's my favorite soundtrack of all time, and this composition did more than justice to it. Thank you so much

[@samhaney]

I love that this channel is mostly dedicated to the nostalgia of Sinnoh.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Yes, for now! I'm loving it too :)

[@fourside6505]

your arrangements have just been getting better and better

[@ne3333t]

Got here by recommendation! Good stuff! Route 216 is my absolute favorite!

[@jasoncaldwell5342]

This might be the most smooth, nostalgia inducing thing I've ever listened to in my entire life.

[@skullbonk1081]

this may be the greatest intro to any song ever

[@milfschnitteausdemkuhlrega7015]

Omg how long I waited for this!

[@jordanhaubrich870]

You know, some people are always saying that they would give everything to play like this. What they don't realize is that people like you do give everything to play like that. You inspired me to start playing saxophone a little while back, so thank you for that! I just wanted to say that. :)

[@taco2253]

Man, just when I think you're done with Sinnoh covers you come and make another that blows me away. At this rate I'm going to have to bump Platinum over my backlog just to hear the music all again.

[@alexfriedman7904]

BEST DIAMOND PEARL THEME YOU COULD ARRANGE! So good!

[@adammunawar2806]

100% my favorite VGM channel! The amount of effort and life that goes into each cover is amazing!

[@lucasalbert1142]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS AHHHH

[@Dallior]

Really loving the new microphone for the saxes, the low end really comes in so much more and transforms the sound. Crunchier sound in a good way, if that makes sense. This entire cover is just a revelation; thank you so much for this!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! I'm happy with the new mic too. The previous Blue Bluebird sounded good enough, but this one has a bit better of a low-mid frequency response.

[@bam897]

For someone who has watched you for almost 5 years this brought goosebumps and tears to my eyes. Thanks for the rush of nostalgia :) .

[@johnbassett5407]

The consummate musician. A real musical treasure. Highly appreciate your tasteful and very appealing work.

[@noppythenoponmerchant]

Not sure what's more chill, this song of Route 216

[@bartfilmer9603]

Without a doubt, the best arrangement of this song.

[@Harmless_Music]

Thanks for making my favorite route in Sinnoh sound even more magical than it already is for me. From one musician to another, I’m even more inspired to do covers than I already am.

[@DaneWorms]

I still have this song in my downloaded videos playlist from years ago. This song and your remixes of it are immaculate.

[@MapleUmbreon]

Oh my god I can hardly describe how much I love this. I am vibing like never before

[@rjay9647]

This is my favorite song in the entirety of diamond and pearl and you somehow made it even better

[@joemaennle339]

Man, here I am in mid-July listening to this! Reminds me of last Christmas eve. It started snowing, so I turned this song on while I cooked some delicious pasta for my family for dinner!

[@calschneider273]

Goosebumps the whole time! Don’t stop Carlos!

[@dennycorson8538]

Threw up a like before the video even started playing and I didn’t regret it for a second! Thank you for your stuff; it honestly means a lot to me

[@Ernest_Jean-Gilles_Jr]

I was waiting for this one! This is my FAVORITE route in this game and most likely the series! THANK YOU!!!

[@epy940]

Damn that beginning part of the piano gives the super Mario galaxy vibe on an ice galaxy. Keep up the great work man!

[@pivad1388]

man, these sinnoh releases are great. makes the pandemic stay-in less shitty. so grateful for these sinnoh of the year releases, thanks for making this world a lil bit better and a bit more tolerable

[@mokacortes532]

I don't know man... I don't know to express how much I love your arrangments. You're just a genius, DAMN!

[@loganbarclay5075]

This is absolutely brilliant Carlos! Your 2016 version of route 216 was always one of my favourites because it really nailed the atmosphere that the environment and music provided me as a kid. I have fond memories of playing through this route on pokemon platinum during a rare December snowstorm whilst sitting next to the fireplace in my house with the Christmas tree lights. It's great to see some of your old classics getting the modern insaneintherain arranging treatment!

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Thanks! I have a few more classics that I'd like to update!

[@Invalourrr-vb3xo]

I use to listen to this song when I'd go for a walk after/during a massive snow storm. Amazing remaster, looking forward to the winter!

[@tearzofthefallen6586]

Easily one of my favorite songs in DPP, but this cover... its just angelic. This year of Sinnoh has been great. For your music, arrangements, channel and for us listeners. Thanks for the dedication and commitment to quality. It doesn't go unnoticed.

[@Hero_of_Sinnoh]

Seeing the passion you have for Sinnoh and Gen 4 really brings me good vibs, I really appreciate the amazing covers you do for my favorite gen. Its crazy to think some 11+ years ago we where just kids enjoying DPP, A decade later were still making call backs and things about that amazing generation (eg your music covers, my youtube channel name/videos). keep it up man really appreciate your music.

[@adamcarrillo209]

It was the roughest 12 hour shift at work I had in a long time, I saw the notification, listened to the song, and nothing mattered, I'm just tired but happy.

[@insaneintherainmusic]

Happy to hear that :D