Smash Ultimate "Lifelight (Menu Ver.)" LIVE Jazz Cover // J-MUSIC Pocket Band [Acoustic #08]

The J-MUSIC Pocket Band covers "Lifelight (Menu)" from Super Smash Bros: Ultimate, composed by Hideki Sakamoto, and arranged by Patrick Bartley.
Okay, we know that most of you are tired of hearing this song by now - but hear us out! When I first heard this song, I wasn't necessarily blown away by it, but once we figured that January's session should be Smash themed (to celebrate the December release), I immediately realized that we had to include this song. During the transcription and process, I came to really like this song, and then the next challenge was then "reducing" and arranging these massive orchestral parts for a 6-piece small group. This humble little version was then born. Here we feature the powerhouse known as Norman Edwards once again, as well as an appearance by Ben Sutin on violin. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy! (Also, yes, we play Smash - ask us for friend codes). -Pat
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Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Sax
Max Boiko (@maxboiko_) - Trumpet
Ben Sutin (@bensutinmusic) - Violin
Garrett Manley (@garrettmanleyguitar) - Guitar
Wallace Stelzer (@the_first_jazzvenger) - Acoustic Bass
Norman Edwards (@normanedwardsdrums) - Drums
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[@funkadelicjedi]

This drummer is incredibly fun to watch! Great rendition!

[@alexeve2379]

Yeah He Seems So Happy

[@dragonbro59]

J-music notifications make me happy

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Comments like this make us even happier! :D We love you all

[@dragonbro59]

@@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial AAH love u guys more

[@YeetusFeetus756]

Never seen a guy with a Hajime No Ippo pfp before

[@HRMT229922]

I'm so happy Adam Neely brought me to this channel

[@finnvost9349]

huh, you too XD !

[@Mandarin9900]

When and where did Adam Neely shout out this channel?

[@RavenYan]

@@Mandarin9900 He talked about pat on his Jpop video also...

[@RavenYan]

Right!?!!

[@fredabellera9222]

Let's admit it. That drummer is all of us right now

[@theskylandersmaster8914]

Yeah

[@marsbar3374]

i love watching Norman and just seeing how much fun he’s having on the drums. *what in the world does his sheet music look like*

[@Blade2xtremeFTW]

There is no music sheet, its a mirror. The groove comes from within.

[@DBakathaiLList]

its a bunch of smiley faces in 4/4 time LOL

[@John-uk3wz]

slashes

[@justasillylittleguy42]

The drummer looks like he’s having the time of his life back there Btw really good music

[@edifyguy]

Doing something well is its own reward. :) Clearly he IS having tons of fun. He loves what he does, does it well, knows he does it well, and it makes it all worth doing!

[@Cat6768]

bro im feeling that drummer so hard i need to know his twitter handle

[@decent_human_]

comment is a tad old, dunno if you will see this. idk if he has twitter but his insta is@normanedwardsdrums

[@Cat6768]

@@decent_human_ ty it took a year but i have it lo;

[@WindBringsMemories]

I like how the head of the drummer goes like crazy after 1/3 of the song :)

[@bs.music.kyi9]

that drummer has an aura of complete happiness and i love it

[@ludwigvanbeethoven61]

that is the MOST accurate version I have found so far, even the orchestras did not reach this level

[@raneanubis]

drummer is an actual monster

[@parakeet4611]

Hello!!!! I'm Japanese Sooooo coooool!!!!!!!!!! I love it! ありがとう！！

[@PB-kd8vu]

where is my google translate

[@PascalCygan5]

@@PB-kd8vu (arigatou)

[@MinorCirrus]

I can't wait for the day you pop out some Mario Kart 8 covers.

[@acolvill1]

I know it's been pointed out a bunch already, but Norman feelin' himself in the back is so much fun to see!

[@SoupaMario]

My boi norman on the drums really do be vibin'.

[@Styxmann]

Just makes you wanna hop on Smash, don't it?

[@altariabeats]

The outro hits different on this track

[@rico._5067]

I love the drummer so much

[@ShinyTheJirachi]

This drum is so BEAUTIFUL!

[@benebsbiagtan3357]

from Adam Neely the bass dude, good spoils

[@YooShinT]

Same!

[@ecid1176]

So i went to the cherry blossom festival and man you guys had me hooked on your music. Espeically when you did simple and clean and Cowboy bebop theme. I respect your craft keep at it!

[@atlantis6142]

マジでかっこいい！ ドラムの人、惚れる！

[@vincentgood2234]

The amount of skill and feel that it takes to make a groove feel so effortless and natural, when you know that it's anything BUT effortless...the whole band is great, but I keep coming back to the drum groove here. So good.

[@isaacsteen4828]

Oh my god, every instrument in this is done perfectly. Excellent work, guys!

[@mikecryea]

The complexity in the arrangement has had me hooked for months. Not only is this the best version out there but it also had that SWEET SWEET Pat solo at the end that gives it that Falcon Punch!!!! Thanks you guys!!

[@danielthesaint]

Petition to make this the main menu music for the next smash game

[@AnnaAshman94]

Drummer was having a blast! you guys are awesome!

[@thomasvanminsel5067]

I want to play the trumpet in this piece so badly. With the sax playing around me, I cant imagine a better feeling

[@BrandonH-hf7ud]

The drummer was getting doooooooown. Great stuff.

[@melanielim6468]

Why doesn’t this have more views?? This is amazing!

[@avannte]

Awesome Nice drum guy!

[@BeatleJWOL]

Sick. I don't love it with a trumpet but this is a fantastic arrangement and NO I WILL NEVER BE TIRED OF SMASH MUSIC

[@VGMCollective]

hey thanks ;)

[@taliacarter5802]

Love watching the drummer's head movements lol, he's so into it!

[@Lightfiend]

M A S S I V E B O P

[@scottt2435]

This is exactly where I want to be in a few years. Performances like these with such little rehearsal always manage to mesmerize me. Amazing as always.

[@davymcdave]

You guys are killin' it and wow lol I hit the subscribe button without realizing it.

[@CrewOfRandoms]

This video/song deserves over 10 million likes

[@DippedCookie]

I just love acoustic covers, and this just, *muah* tip of the hat to y'all and Pat on the back. Keep it going with the great content. I will share this with all of my friends!! - A fan

[@GameGuyBenn]

No dislikes. People are using their brains

[@DippedCookie]

Ya love to see it, you really do love to see it

[@sandlerdynamo837]

Using our ears if anything

[@jeremiahrobisinson9763]

The feeling the drummer puts into his music is awesome, its also entertaining .3. Keep it up

[@zephyr2264]

Artistas que tengan esa emoción mientras tocan este hermoso opening de SSB es realmente fascinante, saludos desde de Perú.

[@NATSUfmaNSop]

Un gusto encontrar un compatriota por estos videos. Saludos.

[@miurerstars3006]

La calidad de latinos que se unen a escuchar este hermoso cover son poquísimos, aquí otro Peruano más comentando, saludos ∆

[@JackiW]

You guys make some great tunes! Keep 'em coming~

[@LeSuscriber5]

In love with this!

[@kurtagonoy]

This is soooooo godlike 🔥🔥🔥

[@bladebowman5110]

Amazinggg!!! I love it!

[@servancastillo986]

you guys are incredible

[@shalom325]

This is genuinely awesome, excellent job, guys!

[@mrgrumboldt]

I love these guys so much... truly inspirational.

[@MrFuckinglogin]

brilliant!

[@CrewOfRandoms]

I love this all!

[@DJLani]

So tight 😍

[@LuckyOwI777]

Now you guys just need an epic pianist!!! Keep up the great work!

[@Sanialaz]

great !!

[@somecomposingfudsa]

I found you guys through Adam Neely, and wow, Y'all are amazing!

[@CrewOfRandoms]

Bro absolutely amazing

[@pato6402]

excellent

[@CrewOfRandoms]

Love the violin and the drumin'

[@harvester3355]

10/10. The drummer and guy on sax are amazing. 🎷

[@ArnoldRosario]

Nice!

[@CrewOfRandoms]

Great drumin!

[@joekim3757]

need all your covers to be on spotify please.

[@CoffinZ12]

That bebop line was 👌🏾

[@Duhemsounds]

A full super team for a great cover =3

[@CrewOfRandoms]

1 million out of a 100!!

[@Facu-Berum]

Hermoso

[@DippedCookie]

Maravilloso

[@Rapshout]

SOLO BATTLE.... LUCINA!

[@garrettnewman7438]

EVERYONE IS HERE

[@FragelBagel]

Nice.

[@thepoeet]

THE DRUMMER IS MY FAVORITE LOL

[@suziebarfield1796]

I need to learn the trumpet part

[@chupalutena506]

:O Do you have any Saxophone sound advice? Your sound is great and I play the Alto

[@Piwix0]

You guys should do some Mario Kart 8 covers, great stuff you've got going on so far

[@jacobhambrick2969]

This is amazing! Do know where I could possibly find some sheet music for this? Specifically trumpet part (who did awesome by the way) . If you know, it'd mean a lot, thanks! Love your videos!

[@zerozertion1132]

Fr tho that drummer is having fun

[@omo4941]

lemme jus subscribe real quick

[@stewlittle13]

Super Smash Kart confirmed....

[@chriscastillo5753]

I think I have listened to this for at least 30 hours total and it still hits

[@abrahmhatcher2385]

0 dislikes, as it should be.

[@BurritoLad]

The Please Stand By of Smash Bros.

[@endoukira1092]

That one dislike deserves an up+b

[@CrewOfRandoms]

Y'all are jamin

[@SpartaZSS]

Can I use this for a smash montage?

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Contact us directly!

[@broshiplays1457]

I may not be anywhere near as musically talented as any of these guys, but I guarantee i could beat them at smash. Consider this a challenge.

[@_0wl_]

I wish there was an option to make this play in the menu instead of the original.

[@04bootlegger39]

when you waiting for an online match

[@BeeLy1011]

Not to sound rude, but since when was Lifelight in SMW?

[@JMUSICEnsembleOfficial]

Whoa! Copy and paste error. Thanks for pointing that out! That's so strange.

[@TheHylian64]

Hi there! I'm working on a number of video projects including a major FFVII X Smash documentary, and I really liked this arrangement of yours! I'd like to know if I could have your blessing to use your music. I'll credit you on screen accordingly and in credit sequences to every project your cover is used in.

[@Goreface69]

needs more jean luc ponty

[@mjgamerboy]

Can we turn the bass up a few db?

[@eryscive]

is this on spotify ?

[@ion4450]

this has NO right... to be better than the original😂

[@wetrathours9140]

@ the 4 people who downvoted this turn on your location. I just want to talk

[@Timidile]

Personally, I’d prefer the music to be a bit slower. But other than that, great job!

[@endoukira1092]

That one dislike deserves an up+b