STICKERBUSH SYMPHONY - Donkey Kong Country 2 | METAL

Stickerbush Symphony (Bramble Blast) Donkey Kong Country 2 Metal Guitar Cover by FamilyJules
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I'm going through the top 20 Favorite Video Game Songs of all time as voted on by my community. This came in at number 11!
The Donkey Kong Country 2 medley I did back in 2011 is one of the most successful videos on this channel and to this day I recieve lots of amazing comments from it. One of my most proud arrangement choices was teasing the song as the intro as if that was all I was going to do of it but then going all out on it at the end.
Originally I was going to go very to the book with this one, not add too much and really try to just capture the original feel. But then I realized I could slam down a big down tuned A at a really cool moment and the whole arrangement changed into going way too metal towards the end, but I kinda dug it so I kept it.
I usually don't use more than one guitar for leads, but I really wanted to emulate the original song's two leads going back and forth and really tried to utilize the warmth of the Majesty with the Plini Neural DSP plugin and the single coil sound of the Jason Richardson with the Abasi to have two distinct sounds. They ended up getting mixed a bit closer that originally intended but I think it serves the cover this way.
Using two different lead guitars and really low tuned guitars made this cover extremely tricky to mix. I had a really hard time using anything of my normal templates so everything here is pretty much from scratch besides a few elements. I even used two seperate drumsets to try and make a bigger transition for the middle. Let me know if you guys dig it!
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Composed by: David Wise
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Instruments Used:
Lead Guitar 1: Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty
Lead Guitar 2: Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass
Rhythm Guitar: Schecter C7 Multiscale
Bass: Schecter Diamond-J 5
Interface: Axe-Fx III
Mixer: SSL 12
Microphone: Shure SM7B + Audio Technica AT2020
Audio Software: Cubase 12
Video Software: Davinci Resolve
Video Camera: Panasonic Lumix GH5s
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[@PariahScary]

I appreciate you letting it build before going over-the-top metal with it. Too often I find metal covers just come out swinging for the fences right out of the gate and it can be jarring and garish. Your restraint elevates this cover. Absolute fire.

[@--delirious--4136]

SPOILERS OMG! hahaha i can't wait for 2 more minutes!

[@LostSoulSilver]

Yeah, it also helps that the original version of the song had a similar buildup

[@noeggii]

foreplay is important

[@coytus94]

I agree. Out of all the renditions I've heard of this soundtrack this one by far is one of the best

[@kierengert6177]

I had those concerns too, a lot of metal cover artists really miss the point of what makes the tracks good in the first place. This man really understood the assignment and did the original justice.

[@MarceloFranco87]

This song hits me the hardest. Memories of my late dad who used do play DKC2 with me when I was a kid. I'm actually cryin' like crazy right now. Thank you so much for this video, Jules, from the bottom of my heart.

[@CoderCatMari]

I'm sorry for your loss. Having a parent that loves to spend time with their kid gaming is one of the best gifts a parent can give hands down.

[@zerotodona1495]

Makes me think of when my brother and I played together when we were little. Such better times.

[@marlonshadoolivaresn]

God bless

[@commandervile394]

The power of music helps keep those memories alive, and so long as they live on so do those who have passed on.

[@Sagatta32]

That's powerful my friend. Surely, music can take us back. I do remember how I felt, what I smelled.

[@BirdieSenpai]

Achievement Unlocked: Childhood Retroactively Enhanced

[@absol13]

Heh...Retro...

[@Consolous]

Just hearing the first few seconds, I was filled up with unexplainable nostalgia. And in just those few seconds, it's one of my favorite covers you've done. Incredible

[@moebiwan6556]

Checkpoint: 10/24/2024 For years I thought the only person who could make a good metal cover of Stickerbush was GaMetal. Today I learned otherwise.

[@makushimu_2692]

Same.

[@Meepok1]

Damn it's a time traveler

[@NecroG0d]

Checkpoint. Your original video of covering this song inspired me to make my own cover, and I love that you made a new one showcasing your progression. Well written and masterfully played my friend.

[@possiblylegit8]

You've reached the next internet checkpoint

[@zachstarattack7320]

Internet checkpoint start? Feeling good today. Lazy morning. got some work done. talked with parents. good day.

[@voltrodeath3]

No matter how many times i hear this song, it just never gets old. Fantastic remix!

[@ארזשוגרמן]

This song is the only thing that can put me to sleep for the past three weeks. I can't be more thankful for you doing a cover to this song!😊🤩😊

[@daltonbruce2053]

You might wanna go get that checked out

[@ארזשוגרמן]

I do not want to start a drama in the comments, but I'll just say that more than a couple rockets have been flying over my house these past three weeks (If you know, you know)@@daltonbruce2053

[@ventoaureo]

Stickerbrush symphony or forest interlude for me, if im ever trying to sleep in a car or something and i need headphones to drown out a sound 😴

[@kiradomochi4961]

I've been using stickerbrush symphony to sleep too lol

[@Readesu]

Checkpoint : Just signed the 2nd year lease on my home and finished paying off my car.

[@SilverZephyr09]

I have no nostalgia for this piece, but this is an incredible performance and arrangement. No surprise, coming from you.

[@H3y_Im_Rob]

"OW!" ~ Diddy/Dixie Kong

[@gshaz7]

You never seem to lose the essence of the original tracks while embellishing. Thank you for sharing your incredible work, Brava!

[@progactif]

The build up and not over the top solo to keep it true to the atmospheric nature of this song made this cover so good! All the little things to make it unique were just perfect and kept it classy like its original! GG Jules !

[@CoopDeezer]

Holy shit. He did it. He really did it.

[@eladiocofresi5202]

Checkpoint 10/24. All things end, and they are always sad. One day, all things will be made new, and that will be the happiest moment. In the meantime, I will miss you dearly.

[@MissTraceyAnn]

Jules out here retroactively making our childhood cooler 😎

[@nOT_sURE08]

The "checkpoint" people are here.

[@HCHawke]

It has been years since you covered this originally. Great to see just how far you've come. This is outstanding. I still, to this day, say DKC2 had the greatest videogame soundtrack. The sheer amount of emotion David Wise was able to get out of the 16-bit systems he was working with are still unmatched. Once again, well done Jules.

[@AmeliaTheBunnyLady]

Absolute memories..And one of my absolute favorites! The DKC 2 soundtrack was never a miss with it's vibes. This is a masterpiece.

[@Zombie8597]

This theme turns your Super Nintendo to Super Zentendo.

[@LostSoulSilver]

RichaadEB: Gayshit Sexshrek Jules Conroy, a scholar of culture:

[@C1oudstr1f]

Ah, the best song from the best SNES game ever created. The slow build was entrancing and the payoff was epic. Gave me goosebumps! Incredible job!

[@katmanfoo9404]

Internet Checkpoint: Ive been working 2 jobs and losing weight. Im the best ive ever been. Going out now... lets rock!!

[@agentkirby007]

Possibly my favorite song from my favorite video game of all time, and it's being covered by one of my favorite KZbin video game music guys. Is it mah birthday? This is awesome!

[@kevandre]

I had intended to come here to chastise the added R in stickerbush but honestly the cover is just a fucking banger as usual Jules

[@kevandre]

Ayyy it was fixed. OVERALL W

[@AmandaLabovitz]

Your dkc2 medley was beyond amazing and it brought me so so so much happiness back in the day 😅❤ this new full cover is so good, I can see the effort and time and care you still put into your covers

[@shazmac]

My arms are completely full of goosebumps and the weather isn't cold, my friend. As a person who religiously listens to your DK2 medley on repeat, this is such a TREAT!

[@cnfsdsoul]

Checkpoint. This is still one of the greatest tracks in gaming and you have absolutely nailed it.

[@dreamerofthorns]

Checkpoint Oct 24 It hasn't been easy. I mean, life itself kind of has, there's no problems there, but the complete absence of my emotional needs being filled is causing my depression to worsen. I feel horrifically alone, and want nothing more than for someone to hold me, at least for a little while. This song, especially in metal

[@nOT_sURE08]

I do not understand the checkpoint subculture that plagues this song. It's a good piece of music from a good game. That's it. Why people need to add greater meaning where it originally wasn't and otherwise would never be baffles me beyond words.

[@dreamerofthorns]

@@nOT_sURE08 maybe don't be such a hardass?

[@Verlisify]

Criminal this video doesn't have a million views

[@joshualove3006]

Love when I get to travel back through childhood memories DKC2 was my favorite SNES game thank you for this

[@pkhappy4729]

never in a thousands years did I imagine hearing a metal cover of stickerbrush symphony of all things

[@JarrodMakin]

It's Stickerbush without the extra R. It's what the bramble plant is in Bramble Scramble

[@GroovusGoonicus-nb5op]

Bruh seeing this video drop was like hearing bramble blast in smash bros brawl for the first time

[@smashbounduk3241]

I am just glad you spelled the song's name correctly 😎

[@CarlosAlexandre-gv2kn]

I was also quite surprised

[@jclkaytwo]

remember, people: it's stickerbush symphony from diddy's kong quest, NOT stickerbrush symphony from diddy kong's quest

[@FlavioFerreiraAbrao]

I'm so fucking glad youtube suggested me your channel today.

[@gastonalcazar130]

YOU JUST MADE MY DAY, WEEK, MY FUCKING YEAR

[@WayWardWonderer]

There isn't a single "Donkey Kong Country" cover that you've played that's ever disappointed me! Keep up the good work, Jules!

[@soyjoshuastreems]

I've been following you for years and I always found the way you compose video game music very beautiful. I'm from Mexico and believe me, there are many people here who love what you do.

[@LadyLunanova]

Checkpoint [2023/10/25] Really struggling to keep up with college and work, feels like my ADHD is getting worse over time as i keep forgetting more and more, but i think i'll be able to get through it. Life's looking up, i'm becoming more social, got a stable income, the love of my life is moving across an ocean to live with me and i'm getting married to her soon. If i can make it, so can you.

[@Yggi_the_tree]

3:03 you cannot just sneak in the Phil Collins drums in here and think I won't notice it

[@funny_bunny]

I never knew I wanted "Stickerbrush Symphony" played by Jules Conroy until I have heard "Stickerbrush Symphony" played by Jules Conroy. You. Are. Awesome. Keep on rocking!

[@JarrodMakin]

It's Stickerbush without the extra R. It's what the bramble plant is in Bramble Scramble

[@NebulaFilmFanatic]

Literally one of the best things I've ever heard as it takes me back so far to when I first played the game. Thank you for this.

[@drunyon214]

"The Donkey Kong Country 2 medley I did back in 2011" It was 2014, wasn't it? Unless it was a reupload. Great cover btw!

[@KazumaCroft]

The Elite DK Nation will use this as our national anthem going forward

[@pocketpc_]

Love the video, but PLEASE upload ultrawide content like this in its native aspect ratio instead of baking in letterboxing to make it 16:9. KZbin has very good support for nonstandard aspect ratios nowadays and it sucks having to watch videos like this on an ultrawide monitor with big black borders all the way around.

[@Zacka1980]

Ive Discover this track in subspace emissary and all of it’s version are good, this include this banger remix🤘

[@euquerojogarumjogo]

Você tem um talento Obrigado por compartilhá-lo E por me fazer arrepiar com as músicas de minha infância :)

[@adv78]

Checkpoint [25/10/2023] -- GAME SAVED -- Wait, wrong video

[@Stand4Righteousness]

Bro u made me cry man how dare you! 😂 That was beautiful man

[@edo27]

wow i love this vibe. I feel like this would be the version used for a DKC2 anime fight scene or Opening!

[@EthanGeye]

I remember hearing this at magfest and it being one of my favorites from the set.

[@RyujiRoyalSkull]

Wow.... That made an already amazing song even more amazing. Surprised you pulled that off!

[@LycanLink]

Oof, probably my favorite song of the entire SNES library, which is a huge statement, given the countless amazing soundtracks it had. Jules, you're a KING for covering this. 🎵💜🎵

[@randomzeldafan1466]

Not sure if you know about this but the Spotify upload of this cover is not available anymore

[@cyannstarr3174]

I remember really listening to this song for the first time in your donkey kong country 2 medley, and it always was my favorite part. Today I gotta say, you did this one justice by making a full-on cover Keep rocking Jules !

[@teensierkitty4214]

*check point 10/25/2024* I feel stuck but thankful I don't like my job but can't think of anything that would pay as well in my area and even then I'm only one missed day of work away from being homeless I'm just glad I can be as comfortable as I am even if it's not comfortable if that makes sense

[@karlvassar-booth8860]

Not sure if you still look at these like you used to but I think corridors of time would be fantastic for you to put your own spin on or if you already have I’m unsure just a thought though

[@carlosrueda9204]

chills. literal chills.

[@dexterwillmon]

One of my absolute favorite video game songs of all time, to my favorite game of all time. Well fucking done my dude.

[@daltonbruce2053]

One of the best soindtracks for some of the most infuriating levels in that game

[@dennisterhorst9156]

The atmosphere, maaaaaan!

[@The_Hunted28]

i feel like you’ve done a cover of this song before but loving the sleeve tat jules🤌🏽❤️

[@braidonsaelens5174]

Love this. The solos at the end reminded me a lot of dragonforce for some reason (said the guy who’s only ever listened to dragonforce)

[@Shana_Fenix]

Heck yeah. Wasn't expecting that one. Never played much of DK myself, but I was definitely more than exposed to the amazing soundtrack it has to offer. And this is an astounding rendition of it. Welcome to the metal version of the internet checkpoint.

[@jasonreyes6286]

more DKC 2 songs please !!! 👏 Lol, a "Monke" game uhh, lololol

[@alextaylor1882]

No joke, this brought a tear to my eye. Thank you.

[@AndreLink91]

You top a masterpiece! Stickerbush Simphony is my favorite videogame OST of all time, and this metal cover is far beyond amazing!

[@asleisouza7337]

Jeez, this is lovely...greetings from Brazil Jules o/

[@Save_Train]

The beginnijg was brilliantly done!!!! Really great job with this!

[@Athyn]

I love it!

[@justinrodriguez5957]

Absolutely gorgeous. Well done. Bayou Boogie one day? 🙂

[@maartenn2217]

This was voted only nr. 11?! SHAME

[@Natters360]

Wow. Just amazing 👏👍

[@DeTintasyPixeles]

Donkey Kong country 2 is the best 2d game ever made. Great Music!

[@abesua6913]

Love u broda... been watching you for years!!

[@DenXD]

After this we need a cover of Aquatic Ambiance as well. Great cover

[@Keokyj]

To my opinion, this is one of the best covers you have ever made, it's simple beatiful

[@Parrexion]

If this song doesn't convince people that video game music is the best kind of music then I don't know what will... Amazing arrangement! You truly lived up to the great legacy of the song!

[@gll447]

i knew that this one was coming. compared to your DKC2 medley which was amazing at the time, this is just on a whole different level. awesome stuff

[@thelastdaybreathinginetern1385]

I've been a Metalhead for 15 years. I've been practicing electric guitar for 6 years. My favorite band is Archspire. I love the SSBB version of this song. So nostalgic and your cover enhances everything. Metal enhances everything imo 🤘

[@SilverNightwing87]

2:43 was so unexpected but so VERY welcome. You did an incredible job with this one Jules. Excellent.

[@Musicman11389]

I love how the squeal echoes at 1:39 and again at 3:46. 5-string bass and 7-string guitar, sweep picking...the rest of my day is gonna be great. Thank you, Family Jules.

[@chilealcorta3070]

not only does this hit the same marks that the original theme hits, it goes above and beyond and absolutely annihilates the marks. Once again, Jules fucking crushes it!

[@theblazingtorchic9521]

You've been putting out non-stop bangers recently. This top 20 video game songs of all time series is already amazing, and I know it's only going to get better. Please keep up the amazing work!

[@Metalizationer]

Low time rn. I needed this. Reminds me of my Mom who passed 2 years ago. This song, game and a lot of your covers have a place close to my hearts. Great work here Jules. Thanks for making it!

[@martinedwards6851]

After that epic performance, I bet you could raise the bar of gang plank galleon. Awesome stuff!

[@Hilotaka2649]

いまだにこんな素晴らしいカヴァーが投稿されるんだから ホントとげとげタルめいろは名曲だなあ

[@quaqua9669]

So metal, suddenly im surrounded by thorns and bees LETS GOOOOOOO

[@bootortle]

Is this considered an internet checkpoint yet

[@Dyundu]

Give it some time

[@forjqoijasd]

pre watch comments: is this really a good song for a metal cover?

[@ZergSmasher]

I've been enjoying listening to your music for years, and it's been fun watching you improve. This one is truly a masterpiece. I'd love to see you go back to doing more classic SNES and N64 covers, and maybe some more Runescape tracks too (the ones you've done have been very good).

[@pokerfacevinny]

This might be the greatest video game song there is, most people never got far enough into dkc2 to enjoy this masterpiece

[@--delirious--4136]

C H E C K P O I N T !

[@OlYables]

Mega Man Kong Country X soundtrack.

[@Verlisify]

Legendary

[@mastermooncalamity9274]

Yaaaaas it's back sticker bush symphony

[@K4RN4GE911]

Those tapping arpeggios at the beginning are GODLY!

[@bigwolf9486]

you should do the larry boy theme from the old cartoon