Space Lion from Cowboy Bebop- Citak's Wedding Ceremony

Trumpet: Kacper Grzanka
Vocal: Izabela Polit
E. Bass: Paulina Frackowiak
Drums: Jakub Szwarc
Organ: Jerzy Nagorniak
Violins: Paulina Marcisz, Lucyna Ogorek, Malgorzata Musidlak, Adam Checinski
Violas: Karolina Wascinska- Lukanowska, Marianna Kalicka
Cello: Joanna Blaszczyk
Double bass: Marcin Bajon
Mus Yoko Kanno "Space Lion" from "Cowboy Bebop"
Arr. Tomasz Citak
Conductor Joanna Sykulska

[@tomoliverpool8]

That is not an ordinary star, my son. That star is the tear of a warrior.

[@GabrielAranaFuentes]

Tu comentario fue un trueno para mi alma. ¡Spike por siempre! ( Your comment was a thunder for my soul. Spike forever!)

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

I can hear that voice saying it.

[@johnersolo7770]

What a sentence. Awesome!

[@mellonhead9568]

i refuse to believe spike is dead

[@AnjiruSlave]

@David Clarke yo la usaré en mi funeral, y si no se atreven a ponerla, tengan por seguro que no asistiré a mi propio entierro!🧐🤨

[@aamirbilvani]

Even members of the audience, who probably have no idea about the origins of this, are looking back wondering what this magical piece is...

[@PeladoRabioso]

Pensé lo mismo. I thougth the same

[@sonvet47]

Yeah!! XD hahaha ha I notice them and I think the same xD

[@gerlamas4612]

Yeah

[@jenniferpalacios946]

Haha I didnt even realize that 😂😂

[@MelvinGeremillo]

i hope they were enlightened by this song

[@Eicee-yg6jh]

When a man is getting married... a tear of a warrior can be seen in the stars.

[@TAGMedia7]

This deserves more upvotes.

[@humbertoporrasadrianzen5191]

Hahahahahahha

[@carllazarraga2858]

Lmfaoooooooo im dead

[@ralphfabon4292]

Lmao

[@paladinsion3415]

I will be the 666th upvote.

[@orashio]

I was waiting for a vocal AAAAAIIIYAYEEEIYAAAIOUUU

[@ars85202]

I would dislike it because the original doesn't have vocals but that was very funny so I'll give you a like instead Edit: there are actually vocals, I had forgotten about them. Sorry

[@aos-archive]

@@ars85202 It doesn't? The Space Lion I've been listening to does.

[@S_A_M_6251]

@@ars85202 it does...

[@claymarzobestgoofy]

@@ars85202 it does

[@landonvincent7974]

@@ars85202 it kinda does

[@2012ThePaladin]

Man, just found out my little sister just passed away. I introduced her to cowboy bebop and she loved this song. When we'd hang out in the car she'd play it just and a lot of the music from Cowboy Bebop, but this song she had a passion for. I'll miss you kid and I'll figure this out. 1/09/2021 Love you Mae.

[@savagegod707]

I hope a star was commemorated in the galaxy of her memory.

[@jaimevenegas1537]

It gets better, time is going to heal that wound. I'm sure a shooting star shot somewhere across the sky.

[@axlrose5082]

A tear of a warrior, who will find her way back home

[@amiqai]

I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Stay strong, hopeful and blessed.

[@mackerasdf13]

She is watching over you my friend

[@renetrograde]

switching to the horn makes it sort of regal where the sax makes it melancholic. perfect for a wedding.

[@rafaelcollado8205]

Ahh keen on the ear there good sir 👌

[@Itsallsotiresome]

Almost ethereal

[@justcallmesando]

Loved "regal" 🔥

[@theHardyMonster1984]

I used to be a warrior. But now as an old man this song is my salvation. It saved me from the guilt of the crimes I committed overseas and stopped me from drinking myself to death. Never give up, you are better than you think you are...

[@tripunk]

The acoustics in that church are wonderful and this rendition of the song is breathtaking

[@marisolrodriguezmontano9993]

Un gusto escucharlos

[@Seanbo88]

Actually pretty great with a horn instead of a sax. Sounds regal and beautiful.

[@EverydayOrdeals]

I think both work in different settings. For the Anime, the Sax Ruled, for real world happier settings, Horn might be the way, but for sad settings, the sax has to be the one, It’ll certainly be the one played in my funeral.

[@VortigonMusic]

See you space cowboy...

[@ericgarcia3170]

Someday somewhere

[@captainnerd6452]

You gotta carry that weight...

[@mikelpelaez]

Bang

[@alexandermendeyev35]

You can see 3 bounty hunters react at the beginning, they probably recognized the song. "You're gonna carry that weight."

[@archeus.]

Kudos to all of them for replicating the masterpiece, but especially to the trumpetsman, he flawlessly replaced the sax and made sure it didn't lose any magic. Couldn't hold back my tears when the vocals came in, so beautiful

[@shinoharagarcia4769]

I got married in 2005 and I play a lot of Cowboy bebop music without telling anyone, some people didn't like but my husband did enjoy it❤️🎶 he didn't know either 😂

[@M_Lopez_3D_Artist]

OMG your what miracles are all about

[@genericname121]

My wife and I had our first dance “Tank!” People were blown away by the music.

[@gxtmfa]

I left a Cowboy bebop soundtrack cd in my dads car once and he came back raving about this awesome eclectic band “Cowboy jazz or something!”

[@TheMightyPika]

can you imagine composing music for a 90's show, and then seeing this, your piece being played live at a wedding on the otehr side of the planet?

[@SteelsCrow]

The best part for me is watching the crowd of 60 years olds and the priests listening respectfully.

[@Fingolfin3423]

They have a lot more perspective on what good music actually is since they've been around.

[@danielbernal2703]

it's better than I expected, different without sax, but with the same essence. If I could choose a song for my death, it would be this, or for my wedding also, it's the same. XD. see you cowgirl someday, somewhere...

[@tripunk]

I like the trumpet better, actually. I’ve often found it a more melancholic and beautiful instrument than the brassy saxophone (and I say that as someone who plays the alto sax myself!)

[@Dinker27]

@@tripunk It reminds me of Wasteland.

[@TexasGreed]

@@Dinker27 daaaaaaamn you're right. What a classic.

[@valeniusthekat]

See You Space Cowboy 🥰👍

[@Anudorini-Talah]

I know why Yoko Kano is always smiling. Because she is so happy and full of pride and joy of life to see so many share their art and live life with it. I love it.

[@mookiestewart3776]

It’s the goal of every serious musician to have their work be shared with as many as possible and to hopefully positively effect their lives and she has 100% accomplished that

[@dedasdude]

Yoko Kanno is a genius. Evergreen composition.

[@justcallmesando]

WOW!!!! Such a way to get married! Killer arrangement!! Yoko Kanno needs to watch this.

[@DeLiteFullyFun]

I'm so much happier in the world knowing this exists!

[@ElmismisimoPurpura]

In my teens I worked for a music band that had at least 5 gigs per weekend. During the breaks, me and my childhood buddy were in charge of the ambience music (i.e.: when food was served you usually play Ray Connif-esque music, while, during the second break we played hyped up music 'cause the last part required every guest on the dance floor). Well, at lunch time we played Macross Plus, Chobits, Magic Knight Rayhearth, Sailor Moon and a few slow songs from CB'OST -like Space Lion attached with 'Good Night, Julia'- The second brake's second half was a simple tecno base with samples from Macross Plus, Evangelion, CBebop, Ghost in the shell, Chobits, Gantz and some other animes I can't remember. It was very early 2001 untill 2005. The fact that we dressed up as if just returning from a trip to Europe helped people to assume we were some sort of music experts. Very few people recognized the music and even fewer knew the name of the song. Then, during my last week's with the band, they made a Dragon Ball 'jingle' and place it within a ballad.

[@mookiestewart3776]

People are always surprised when you play them some beautiful music then they find out it’s from anime lol

[@MackMinus]

I don't know if I would have this played at my wedding but I do think the tone of a trumpet makes it sound more uplifting than the sax versions. Also, being in such a beautiful, grand church doesn't hurt

[@sparkpenguin]

it's better than 'to build a home' by the cinematic orchestra for a wedding as far as any tonal dissonance goes but try telling those people that

[@el0xidado]

My dog always howls like a wolf when Space Lion is playing (I mean the original track). I dont know why, it's maybe the drums or the chorus but he feels something with this track. It's kinda magic. Space Lion is a masterpiece, and this was really something beautiful. Congratulations.

[@burningtheevidence8038]

Kudos to the doggy, it's not a Corgi by any chance? ;)

[@SoumilSahu]

I wonder how many of these musicians were introduced to Yoko Kanno for the first time and wondered where this wonderful music was all their life.

[@UbitKi]

Some of them :)

[@cs3473]

I wonder how many more will be introduced starting November 19...

[@macdonald2k]

@@cs3473 not many..

[@arnoldocantu3391]

I can't stop myself from coming back to this video. I wish I could've witnessed this LIVE. Cheers to everyone involved

[@psychocuda]

Priest instead of saying "I now pronounce you husband and wife." "You'll carry that weight."

[@dkwroot]

Better than the rains of Castamere.

[@skellytonne2473]

dkwroot you were paying attention weren't you!😂

[@Some_Call_Me_Pietro]

God-tier comment

[@vgernyc]

If “Rain” starts playing in a church, watch your back

[@eliaspacheco727]

Si sonaba esa estaban jodidos jaja

[@ckymadam]

The groom be like: Oh! here comes the conga part! Oh! listen that vocal~ wait~this is my favorite part! Bride: Can you concentrate on the ceremony please?

[@sugimoto4734]

Facts 😂

[@ianfrederickmagbanua2852]

I'd probably do the same lol

[@user-ch3qd5tt3t]

Why u think its the dude's choice? lmao i bet he wanted wonderwall

[@Terik17]

they're clearly both nerds for this song

[@jaybee1844]

It's a silly little thing, but this plays during communion when people are eating the bread, which made me think of Spike and Jett just hungry in space and wanting to eat...and it made me smile.

[@DuoVII]

Amazing. They should play Blue for their divorce.

[@lmk2371]

You just won the Internet. We can all go home now.

[@sanderstrebor]

Adieu

[@loganparr8490]

Jesus Christ!! You're beyond Savage my friend...

[@ichaukan]

I was going to suggest "Want It All Back"

[@eduardosaavvee5629]

LOL

[@samuelh0ng]

This music changed the space fantastically.

[@scortia]

Man that song was made to be played in a building with such awesome acoustics!

[@19geigeplay71]

Brava Yoko Kanno, the composer of the piece. Your music is loved globally!

[@hmlqrt2716]

Its always bravo, regardless of gender

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Hmlqrt Wow, imagine being this confidently incorrect! “Brava” is used in front of singular feminine nouns/pronouns. It’s also used for interjections spoken toward female performers, which is what the commenter did. Now you’re in the know. You’re welcome!

[@hmlqrt2716]

@@DefenestrateYourself you sir are correct, thanks.

[@ry.0]

Puede decirse de esa forma, no problem.

[@valeska_kevinleahy]

Goddamn I got chills!!!! Imagine going to a wedding and they just bust this out? This is beautiful...

[@alcourington]

So tastefully well done. Love the tone and emotion conveyed. Well done to the trumpet soloists, so very tasteful.

[@UbitKi]

Thank you :) played myself

[@LaweDee]

The 16 people that downvoted this attended the wedding and forgot to bring a a second pair of trousers

[@kejorafall]

What kind of human being would downvote this

[@justcallmesando]

Coming back to this one. If I had been in there as a guest and had no idea they were playing this I would have freaked out!!!! Damn, I am crying like a baby

[@Schuylock]

Had this song play at my wedding reception for our private last dance. Broke me down then, breaks me down now. Love and music...

[@indalecio539]

Got me tearing up, missing my teenage years and the friends and loved ones that are no longer here. What a masterpiece.

[@afterhourscinema782]

At the end of their "I do's", the priest should've looked at them both and said, *"You're gonna carry that weight..."* 😂❤

[@stooney]

This rendition is incredible. Good god.

[@igameu3]

This is one of the best versions of tge song i heard in general and then in such a beautiful context. Im stunned that this doesn't have millions of views

[@a.mar.lifestyle]

KZbin has a lot of hidden gem.

[@ElmismisimoPurpura]

Because honey is not for pigs. It is for bears.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

When the feels hit you...

[@afterhourscinema782]

A couple who both love Cowboy Bebop ❤ They'll be together forever

[@unclegumbald989]

“Oh Ed.... anything but something borrowed and something blue....”

[@cashordeals3672]

Is it childish i want to play TANK at my wedding

[@OlPalJoe]

More appropriate to play during the honeymoon lol

[@JIX9ISLER1986]

@@OlPalJoe 3....2....1...lets.....BLEEP

[@40dbelow0]

It’s your wedding. Do whatever you want hun ❤️

[@ianfrederickmagbanua2852]

Freakin ace. Hahah but maybe the reception

[@raypelling6440]

Would be great for the recessional or when leaving the reception.😁👍

[@AquaticSkipper]

Brutal that you didnt include audience reactions to the song finishing. I'm curious if there was applause! Wonderful video, wonderfully played song, really captured it well.

[@AmericanMiyazaki]

I’m getting married soon, and because of my native heritage I wanted to have something that paid tribute to that. My hope is to have this playing as my groomsmen and I enter it as a song at the reception for my (as of this post) fiancé and I to dance to

[@JoshJ12]

Dang spirituality is entrenched within this church due to this piece. This essence of worship is revealing the beauty of creation and the connection to the initial breath of life from God.

[@Mikemulgan]

Amazing ever second was beautiful, in some way Cowboy Bebop will live on for eternity.

[@captainnerd6452]

Yoko Kanno captured something in all her music for that show

[@nicozeta3]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful interpretation such an emotional piece, I don't know if the musicians know where this theme comes from, but you can surely say that they can feel how evocative this song is. Amazing!

[@vincent6670]

been a while since i've watched the series... forgot how this tune stirs up the emotions. beautifully done and thank you Yoko🙏 Keep returning to this video, brings a smile and tears simultaneously every time I view it - just lovely.

[@mookiestewart3776]

You def gotta rewatch it. I try to at least twice a year, it’s an extremely insightful , emotional and introspective show. It’s a great work of human art not just anime

[@SH-dz3nh]

カウボーイビバップが海外にも知れ渡っているのが嬉しい！

[@boiledcabbage4202]

A great choice for this

[@adamm2091]

My fiance knows this song breaks me every time I hear it. If she had this played at our wedding I don't think I could handle it, haha

[@cosycatastrophe4727]

いや凄えなあホント 結婚式でspace Lionとかホント感動するだろうなあ This is amazing！

[@shinchandon1211]

人の感性それぞれですけど👎押す人もいるのかとビックリしました笑

[@wordreet]

Really lovely. Now I'm going to watch CB a second, or maybe third time. I genuinely have a poor memory for things day to day due to tinnitus, so watching, something I loved, again, is always fun.

[@hmlqrt2716]

A blessing in disguise

[@dr.noir27]

thank you isn’t enough for you guys a lot of appreciation 🙏🏽

[@craigwall9536]

Music at it's best can make a complete stranger break down and cry. Ask me how I know...

[@patrickdrazen3574]

Now I have to go back and watch the two "Jupiter Jazz" episodes to figure out why this made me cry...

[@rionshin3556]

Wow so high quality performance.

[@Lovbackan]

wow that was beautiful! could not hold my tears, see you space cowboy!

[@mookiestewart3776]

I e only shown space lion to one woman before , she was the only woman I trusted with who I believe I am and whom I trusted with myself. I’ve loved this song since I was 14 and when I showed it to her she said it’s the most beautiful song she’s ever heard. Dont be afraid to show yourself boys , we all have so much to offer. The fact that this all effected us at such a young age shows what we have to offer the world . We are different yes..... but we have an understanding of the world that is not gifted upon most other people during the years we learned to love this

[@ta746]

i would go to church for this!

[@MelvinGeremillo]

gonna be playing this on loop for new year

[@callospaziale]

i genuinely can't watch this cause i can't stop feeling this bittersweet feeling inside my chest. which is the main reason cowboy bebop is my fav anime of all time. it's just, some days i can't stand it, it's too much you know

[@ps2nolimits]

I'm with you on that feeling. I get it sometimes too with certain things like this. You want to feel it but also don't want to at the same time. Only things I really liked have made me feel that way

[@delmanpronto9374]

that's a bit of a sad song at a wedding LOL. that said, what a tune. kanno's masterpiece.

[@junkheadrooster]

Oh man, even the vocals is beautifully placed. Man... Everything about this done justice.

[@TAGMedia7]

What a beautiful arrangement, just magic from start to finish.

[@yohyzo5889]

I wish I was at this wedding just to hear this! I swear if I wouldve wandered in to hear this! I hope u guys are still happily married😬😉😄

[@AtreiusLux]

This popped up randomly on my youtube and I'm glad it did.

[@ttandc]

Sending much love to all those involved, just beautiful :)

[@DerSiegemund]

I did'nt know the song, heard it shortly before. This is so a beautiful interpretation.

[@broman1449]

Cool. Now I have a sense of how this song will sound for my funeral.

[@bradwithers4720]

I wish this couple a long and happy marriage.

[@ivannavarrete8759]

The baby, in 3:58 it's like a newborn star. Marvelous performance.

[@trentdabs5245]

Music is Powerful it's the one language we All speak 😁 See you next time Space Cowboys

[@michelleann6763]

The fact that this is during communion has SENT ME

[@Desert__Penguin]

This is beautiful, but so different without that breathy rasp of the saxophone reed. Congratulations to the happy couple

[@mollazihan4959]

I only regret this masterpiece not being recorded properly.

[@user-ez9jc1oc3e]

ここでこの曲！ すべての人生に幸あれ

[@Xxabo0khalid]

Life goals

[@lessief55]

Absolutely crushed it. Well done.

[@MelvinGeremillo]

i would like this played during any occasion relating to me,,, wedding, death, rebirth

[@xrpadoption3293]

Fantastic acoustics. Well done space cowboys and cowgirls!!

[@docsavage873]

God help me.. This is the 1st time I've ever got teary eyed at a wedding.

[@kayla6278]

i was getting teary-eyed... such a beautiful rendition!

[@NotRlyCrizpy]

I've been bleesed with this video congrats on the wedding space cowboy...

[@ZenZill]

Space Lion, yes! Bebop has touched me as an individual- it's amazing that you two revel in it.

[@suguita]

the bassline of this song never ceases to amaze me... Incredible arrangement!

[@Itsallsotiresome]

I'm glad I stumbled across this. This is so good.

[@桃太朗168]

結婚式にこの曲選ぶなんて、センスあり過ぎだろ😆👍💕

[@donnarenee71]

Listening with tears in my eyes. Such a beautiful cover.

[@otos74]

The best arrangement and performance of Space Lion ever heard

[@bahiragata]

That baby coo is an integral part of this performance. I can die for that kid.

[@Ann-fx8fe]

Still coming back to this one. Fenomenalne wykonanie i świetny pomysł na okoliczność.

[@angrybrain9495]

Someday, i will get that on my wedding. Promise is a promise Patrząc na to, że to polskie nazwiska, chyba mam do kogo się w przyszłości zwrócić, hah

[@fenderglbass]

Simply AMAZING ❤

[@babysealclub11]

They beat me to it.

[@SAYANSAPTA]

Still listening to this in 2021. The ambience makes it better too.