Snakey Chantey - Donkey Kong Country 2 [Violin Folk Jazz Cover]

[@erikoftheinternet]

DK has such a bizarre history of incredible tracks that seem tonally out of place for their level. This ditty for a boss battle, the serene stickerbush symphony for a terrifying maze of spikes and explosions, etc. Great remix, I throw my hat at you

[@SheaViolin]

I think stickerbush was originally written for a water level, at least as far as the internet lore goes, but that's another great tune! I was considering trying to do that one this month, but I ran out of time to do it properly, and I want to make sure I do that one well! Thanks Erik!

[@erikoftheinternet]

@@SheaViolin Shea doing stickerbush? Hell yeah, can't wait!

[@ThomasMHead]

What a nice surprise for a Sunday afternoon! The opening made me imagine an RPG town theme; and the rest, of course, kicks in to a fun, folksy jazz!

[@SheaViolin]

I decided to post it early since I had the audio ready for the contest deadline last Wednesday, but we can't break anonymity until after the results. I finished the video up after getting back home from some travel and figured it didn't really need to wait until next Friday. 😂

[@SeveralAnts]

Haha, that story about the nesting Christmas gifts in the description was too cute. Also this rendition is beyond beautiful.

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked the arrangement, and it was fun to recount that memory with my sister when our families got together for Thanksgiving this year!

[@nemofairlight]

Absolutely awesome and wow so cool to hear the backstory 💜💜💜

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks Nemo! We actually got to talk about it when I got together with her for Thanksgiving this year. Fun memories!

[@brigittetorres9745]

❤🎶❤ Fabulous 👍 You make me love this kind of music 👏👏👏 Greetings from France to you and Gian Compuesto 😊 Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏

[@SheaViolin]

We've had a whole bunch of gigs together lately! It's been a busy and very fun holiday season. Glad you liked it brigitte!

[@classicsbycandace]

One of my faves!! Beautiful work! 🔥🙋🏽‍♀️❤

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks so much Candace!! 💜

[@Naeddyr]

Absolutely amazing. Love both sections. I don't have any DK memories, but David Wise is one of the video game composer greats, and Snakey Chantey is one of the most earwormy ones.

[@SheaViolin]

He's written so much great music in games! I almost went off the beaten path for a more Asian-inspired OST using the koto but I ran out of time this month 😂

[@dontRunOff]

Oh yeah, this was EXACTLY what I was expecting. Great job.

[@SheaViolin]

Yay! Glad you liked it!

[@sidarthas3867]

Love it! 🕺🔥💃

[@SheaViolin]

Thank you!

[@XanderPlute]

Absolutely loved hearing this come up in the listening party! Awesome work!

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks Xander!! I love the energy in this and it's just so infectious! It made me so happy to see everyone's reaction 😁

[@ImportantAntWorking]

That was so fun. I want to listen again. Right now.

[@SheaViolin]

I had the same reaction so many times when editing this! So glad you liked it!

[@Purple1222119Music]

Wow, I really love the arrangement of the first section! The second section is so much fun too!

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks so much! Uncontrollable smiles for me :)

[@Mshill211]

You had me at DK2

[@SheaViolin]

It's a great soundtrack! I'd like to do a few more some day

[@offdutyenglishmajor9924]

Wow, this song really translates well into your jaunty style. Also, what a sweet story about you and your sister!

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@OokiiPeter]

Oh this sounds GOOD (naturally!) I love arrangement!

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks so much!! It was so fun to play!

[@iCrescendo]

Heck yeah this grooves so hard!

[@SheaViolin]

I love the manouche jazz style, it just goes so hard!

[@RyudoGoo]

That’s cool !

[@SheaViolin]

Glad you liked it Ryudo!

[@ObscureMachines]

Super dope!

[@SheaViolin]

Thank you!

[@SadGatomon]

perfection

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks! I had so much fun with it :)

[@johannsous]

Great arrangement of a great track, nicely done!

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks!

[@AndyInTheFort]

Wow, this is such a great interpretation! It's so refreshing and different, it's especially catch at 0:45 for me.

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks!! This one is such a blast to play!

[@Mcpblackheart]

Such layers done so professionally ^_^ . Nintendo could def use this as a easter egg cameo on a Zelda game like they used to do with the music in their games :), Loved it

[@SheaViolin]

Thanks Blackheart! I'm glad people seem to be liking this one! I was worried about breaking from the Chrono streak and losing people from changing franchises.

[@starbird3939]

DKC2 is one of my absolute favorite gaming soundtracks, alongside FFIX, FFX, and LOZOoT. I hope you transform some more of the melodies from this game: The Mines, The Haunted Forest, The Brambles, The Ice Cavern, and the Sunken Ship songs are my favorite

[@SheaViolin]

Those are all amazing soundtracks! I have a bunch on my list from all of those, and I'd love to do some more from David Wise as well. I think so far I have done "not alone" ff9, to zanarkand FFX, lost woods, lullaby and gerudo from oot