Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambience - Acoustic/Classical Guitar Cover - Super Guitar Bros

[@SuperGuitarBros]

Guitar tabs for this song are available on our Patreon page for only a $5+ pledge - www.patreon.com/posts/49089085 MP3 Download of this song available for only a $1+ pledge - www.patreon.com/posts/48109188

[@kevinarmes9804]

No better place for classic video game themes arranged on guitar. Thanks guys!

[@SuperGuitarBros]

Yes we are! Our newest stuff isn’t on there but we have three albums of video game covers and one album of traditional pop/rock covers that we did with Dan Avidan - open.spotify.com/artist/2WosnSaZPybvQfyGUvD3NX?si=ypb0Ug3zRJqL1Ypuice8CQ

[@kevinarmes9804]

@westisbe5t Their Ocarina of Time album is sick.

[@smack_dab]

Gotta get them tabs dawg aw man

[@notices_demons]

Thanks! Love the arrangement!

[@RyderWestwood]

The best video game soundtrack of all time, period.

[@alfredcowans880]

I would Definitely Say it's Up There Wit Many...💯💯💯😎👍🏾

[@adamdye3472]

Symphony of the Night has entered the chat

[@eric1086]

SOTN, DKC2, OOT, all up there, hard to say which

[@SNESdrunk]

The creativity that goes into these arrangements is super inspiring

[@pedroanitelli]

SSNNNNNNN Nes drunk

[@OG-SherlockHolmes]

Sup Drunk

[@darthboxOriginal]

They should cover your intro!

[@ToxicCityOfficial]

It's mind shattering. Sam's explosive arpeggio run. phyewsh.

[@roushpedish]

Multi-play with me please. Maybe some Secret of Evermore. I’ll be yer dog.

[@beemelonhead1]

This made me tear up.. I remember being like 8 yrs old and I would beg my grandma to come watch me play DK when her and grandpa visited. She would do it happily, just sit on the edge of my bed and watch me play DK without a complaint just because I was so stoked on the game and I guess she could see that and went along with it just to make me happy. Love you grams.

[@chrisclyde4490]

Your memory made me tear up 😢. This is one game that my mom and grandma would actually come and play with us. When they would come in we would bunch up around them and watch them play 😊

[@theabyss86]

Yes

[@gerardgmz]

I loved your comment

[@jasonstanwick3257]

made me tear up as well because no doubt we associate this with better times or at least fond ones!

[@Krondelo]

I was already crying but thanks for sharing.

[@TapeGenPictures]

Aquatic Ambiance has got to be in running for one of the best instrumental songs of the 20th century.

[@pneuma-apologia1638]

Yeah... I used to play many times that stage on DK just to hear this song, and it still has sounding in my head for all these years!

[@sinisterflex0692]

I was not ready for how great this arrangement would sound

[@krowbar2009]

If you played coral capers and you are a 90s guy or girl your heart must just melt.

[@jflo069]

Dream theater - overture 1928

[@Not3xactly]

Everytime I hear this song I think about David Wise being tasked with making the music for a level where monkeys swim and collect bananas and then creating something so absurdly beautiful

[@PeterOwens1006]

Honestly, maybe their best cover ever, no exaggeration.

[@Rockman-Blue]

100%. I agree.

[@milkmeapollo9048]

Honestly this is great wtf

[@andreluisfreire95]

100%

[@OG-SherlockHolmes]

Have you heard Gerudo Valley? This is pleasing though

[@Auradnor]

Maybe? You mean most bloody definitely

[@wrximprezadog1]

If this ain't played at my funeral, I'm jumping out of a barrel in a new body

[@bennorochjr2326]

This made me lol

[@MattH-wg7ou]

I can still hear the barrel firing sound!

[@ehlirodriguez1369]

Lmfao wtf 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 epic af

[@aschraub9897]

Hunter S Thompson had his remains fired out of a cannon lol

[@asymptoticspatula]

You win the internet

[@retr0type]

1:35 That run tho

[@blainethemono19]

Thank you for calling that out! Holy balls

[@705Ibanez]

got instant goosebumps

[@Bassplayer509]

So insane yet so subtle !

[@deviant6string]

Yup

[@Bones12x2]

Doing that on an acoustic with no cutout around the base of the neck is just silly.

[@fisherkalastaja]

that legato/sweep run was just amazing! The thought that all notes were played on a acoustic nylon string guitar is just amazing.

[@kikij6465]

It was very satisfying.

[@fisherkalastaja]

it was and is indeed :D@@kikij6465

[@TheChuffert]

I happened to hear you guys play this live in Detroit for the NSP acoustic tour this year and I gotta say, it was an almost intimidating moment, humbling more like, the silence of the crowd while y'all plucked and strummed away. Not even a sound, dude, but the ambience, It was a powerful energy that is going to stick in my brain forever. This song means so much to me and to many of the others out there in that crowd and to hear y'all just happen to play that live, that shit was life changing and it brought tears to my eyes, I was holding my nose the whole song holding em back. Knowing y'all were playing for your friends and family in the crowd too, you guys rocked the hell out of it. I hope I get to see you guys tour again, either with NSP again or on your own, I would to love to see your guys' full show someday. Thanks for the most epic performance in Detroit dudes, you rock!

[@SamGriffinGuitar]

Dude i just read this comment and just want to say that it REALLY means a lot to hear something like this. Thanks so much 🥹

[@GlizzyAssassin]

Oh man I'm jealous, I was sposta be at that exact show but life showed up instead. I can't imagine how intense the feeling of hearing this live would be.

[@thomaswhyte5107]

Hearing this took me back all those years, me and my brother's sat huddled around our tiny TV and super Nintendo.

[@ProjectRedfoot]

4real!

[@chrisclyde4490]

So true man!! My bro and I would stay up all night playing during the summer. I miss the hell out of those days!!

[@nadsham3388]

Nostalgia activated. If you owned a copy of this game then you had an awesome childhood.

[@AsMightyAsBread]

We are the first and only ever to have that kind of childhood.

[@Sin526]

Truly we were blessed beyond our wildest comprehension

[@janderkin]

My stepdad beat me with a copy of Donkey Kong Country.

[@THECHOSENONE-bk7xg]

Had the Tshirt that came with the release. Was such a magical time of my life.

[@chivalrous_chevy1163]

My next-door neighbor and friend owned this game and i used to go over to his house and play it. Does that still mean i had an awesome childhood, even if i didn't own a copy personaly?

[@albinodino5050]

Hell yeah, everything from dkc is a banger

[@colinderue8095]

you are not wrong.

[@argetect2847]

Top 25 game soundtracks of all time.

[@nickgreenhow5513]

EVERYTHING

[@GaudyGabriev]

Easily a contender for most underrated soundtrack of all videogames. Crazy how good the music of these games was and how little it is talked about.

[@albinodino5050]

@@GaudyGabriev well I mean I wouldn’t call it underrated because it seems like people are talking about this soundtrack all of the time, but it’s still amazing.

[@LockeNarshe]

I love how intentionally scaled back this arrangement is, trying to let the notes hang in the air instead of trying to overemphasize them.

[@gorehammer42o]

I literally just keep coming back to close my eyes and visualize being 8 years old again, and playing Coral Capers over and over just to hear the soundtrack. That was when I knew I was a musician. That connection to the sounds that were coming out of my TV set, was unbreakable. Thanks again Boys.

[@Dadwhocan]

Imagine being the composer of this song and figuring it all out on midi

[@SimpleChineseYoutube]

David Wise is a genius. Period.

[@JonnyLikesGames87]

Imagine getting that kind of sound down to a couple kilobytes on a SNES music chip. The composition itself is already great, but to have that kind of sound clarity on a SNES was basically unheard of at the time. David Wise is the man!

[@joserobertocarmona3285]

I have 16 years playing music and I can tell you that what captivates me the most is thinking on how David was able to reach this musical greatness, this magnificent voice movement and sweet chord progressions. Moving this music to 8 or 16 bits I would say is more a technical aspect that can be resolved with the appropriate technician.

[@EduardoRohdeEras]

@@joserobertocarmona3285 I have 25 years of music and 11 years of computer science and I guarantee you that booth tasks are equally challenging.

[@joserobertocarmona3285]

@@EduardoRohdeEras thank you, I was just sharing my view, ahd I really appreciate you for sharing yours bro.

[@wyvern4588]

This song has always amazed me, even as a wee lad. So calming yet has undertones of despair.

[@silentrouge]

Doesnt matter which version of this I hear, I still hear Enguarde going bwoop bwoop bwoop in my head

[@zackaryvincent]

And I can hear the spinning octopus corridors and diddy screaming "wahhh" when he gets hit followed by him knocking on the barrel 😂

[@oak_a]

thank you

[@Smilefink]

Holycow! 1. The mix is ​​wonderful. 2. Definitely the best song from DK. 3. You are both on a completely different level, especially when it comes to sync. 4. That shred bro 1:34

[@leonardobazanmarquez512]

1:34 yes, amazing

[@TacoCrisma]

Best song from DK1 anyway, Stickerbush Symphony is probably the best all time.

[@madseasonshow]

Masterful as always

[@adamvrana1688]

You are masterful MadSeason. And I love how you incorporate the Donkey Kong OST into your videos :)

[@mana_mamba]

Love this cover of the legendary song! TBC hype!

[@HJEM301]

Madseasonshow is the reason I discovered SGB in the first place. Thanks to all of you guys for the superb content. It makes my day.

[@sashimiwolf]

why did this make me wanna cry. this had no business provoking those emotions on me. LOL

[@headknocker2020]

You're not the only one. Reminds me of being around 8 years old and playing this game with my mom. Beautiful song that brings up nostalgic, happy memories.

[@Aendolin]

@@headknocker2020 Oh my God, yes. The nostalgia from this is almost overwhelming. I want to go back to those times.

[@p1g5m0k3]

The song sounds very melancholic too, it’s the notes that evoke emotion. Just goes to show how great a composer David Wise is. He’s a genius. The sadness vibes really fit with a dying world theme, pollution in the water, etc.

[@markusszelbracikowski956]

I was wondering "Oh, another aquatic ambiance cover" but that Harp run flexing was more than enough to justify it. Best version out there no doubt.

[@thedaver8]

One of the best videogame tracks of all time. Performed by some of the greatest KZbin musicians.

[@Dell88music]

I love how the dynamics are the most important part of playing this song. Every song has a theme that can be translated into a guitar lesson. Great stuff.

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

This is insane. The skill and dedication here is something to behold. The glass slide to imitate the chorus synth effect is beyond me. Just bravo gentlemen. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🤟🏻

[@Liviaaaa-m9e]

I am thinking that same thing 😂

[@elidasilva5558]

Just when you think you heard every kind of cover of aquatic ambience, you hear a new kind that feels just as wimsical as the first time you heard it

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

Damn. well said

[@evolgenius1150]

Right? It has heavy "John Gomm - Passion Flower" vibes! 🥰

[@yourmatetom]

Masterfully executed good sirs.

[@MiguelRockstarGarza]

Amazing!

[@simonnilsson9289]

Nice to see you here 🍄 Amazing cover🙏

[@diatonicjon]

David Wise's writing is so effing amazing

[@liquid-slick]

Imagine going back in time and showing David Wise what this would become, showing him videos like this....dude probably had no idea the impact he was going to be making working for a very small game developer in that era. Blows my mind thinking about it.

[@frederickbouari2625]

I'm such a fan of you guys.. this wakes up emotions and mindfulness lying deep within my soul, when my heart was pure...

[@thecentralscrutinizer304]

👏🏻🙌🏻❤

[@robertdenniston5858]

This song turned me back into monkeh and transported me underwater I can see the level, I can see the swordfish you can free and ride on, I can see the shark and fish enemies, it’s like I’m 6 all over again! Wonderful rendition fellas! Glad to be a subscriber!

[@MisterGaiGai]

Ah, to be monke again.

[@jpowell6418]

To be in the 90s again

[@wolfyhii5446]

Honestly with that guitar slide this sounds like a Resident Evil save room theme at first

[@zappbrannigan71187]

No it sounds like a resident evil save room hands down ,I thought I was the only one

[@danielcgallagher]

Whoops... I wrote basically the same comment 😅

[@Ryosuke1208]

I didn't realise that until you mentioned it.

[@puhbrox]

Lmao thats harsh. I think it was a perfect touch, since bending the note just wouldn't have sounded the same.

[@wolfyhii5446]

@@puhbrox Oh heck yeah it sounds great. I just thought it sounded similar :D

[@timg2727]

The run leading up to the main melody legitimately gave me goosebumps. What an amazing cover.

[@relaxwithriffs6682]

Best arrangement of a SNES track I've ever heard, sick playing too. Amazing 👏🏻 ❤

[@Perspectiveside]

I have played this video for my son since he was born and he never stops getting excited every time he listens to it, he even picks up a toy guitar and pretends it is you, and at the end he says "bravo!". This is our song. Thank you for this masterpiece, I hope that as the years go by he can play it like you guys 🙏🏼. See you in 10 years.

[@quag311]

Sam’s playing is a lot more ...sensual with the Bros. The tone, the patience, and the focus is so profound. The harmonies ring out so much deeper with two guitars, making it so satisfying to take your time between chords and let the sound drift and evaporate. So expertly executed. Amazingly done.

[@LobosjrGaming]

LOVE THESE GUYS. I felt the stare at the end, Sam. Thank you for piercing my soul

[@TheMantheon563]

I mean, yeah they're godlike and all, but i bet they can't beat Dark Souls with a guitar amirite? love your stuff man! that run was sick btw lol

[@DiamonF]

Makes your words like my words....... I'm so greatfully for this

[@mykr0324]

Lorbors jyoonyor is here!

[@rgerber]

omg i watched your Dark Souls playtroughs back in tha days

[@Cpt_Quack]

Guys cmon. I need a 10 min version of this. Beautiful as always, thanks fellas.

[@shadowfire_08]

10 hr*, fixed it for ya 👌

[@devonmarv]

right click, loop

[@apolloagua]

I've become obsessed with this song after hearing this version for the first time. Never even played Donkey Kong Country but spontaneous eye wells formed when the chord at 1:03 was played. Other versions have not achieved this.

[@tomfilser6128]

When I have bad times, I'm coming back to this cover. You Sir, created a masterpiece cover! Credits to David Wyse.

[@jamespalmer7449]

Hauntingly beautiful, like no other cover made of this track. None other can compare.

[@vginsprdsobepr9698]

Aquatic Ambiance by two of the most talented guitarist on KZbin. Thanks guys 👍

[@Aurelien.Belliard]

David Wise and Evelyn FIscher did such a wonderful job on this game... tears me up all the time

[@andrewiffrig7308]

the slide in the beginning was such an amazing touch

[@InstrumentManiac]

This is such a vibe 🐟

[@argetect2847]

Man I recently went back and played this on the switch digital SNES and that whole soundtrack gave me goosebumps. It goes so hard.

[@andresvivesdecespedes1661]

This is so FREAKING coooool!!! Gonna play DK country later at night because of this video! 😁😁😁🎮

[@GamesAreCreative]

The freaking slide to open the song, Steve. Aaaahhhhh!!! This song is the poster child for what David Wise did for video game music, so freaking great. Incredible cover guys!

[@djc604]

Man, watching this for the umpteenth time, on the second chorus the backup guitarist is not just playing chords, he's hitting notes that are very subtle yet add ALOT to the complexity. Very skillful.

[@BloodBathFenix]

It sounds like a BEAUTIFUL combination of DK's aquatic ambiance with a sprinkle of the Town's theme in Diablo I Dear goodness this is amazing!

[@DouglasZwick]

This was SUPERB. When Steve gave us that first sensuous strum at 0:40, I had to catch my breath. People in the comments are calling this your best cover yet, and I might have to agree.

[@MasDouc]

Put down the lotion sir

[@DouglasZwick]

@@MasDouc username checks out

[@MasDouc]

@@DouglasZwick Yeah probably why I named myself that

[@jonathan-f4i6u]

This warmed my heart as it blasted me right in the nostalgia. Thank you for unearthing a trove of forgotten childhood memories. Cheers

[@jessewest2109]

The wholy Grail of game music. Will pay for tabs

[@SuperGuitarBros]

We’ve got the tabs for this one already on our Patreon page for only a $5 pledge - www.patreon.com/posts/49089085

[@jessewest2109]

@@SuperGuitarBros well hot damn.

[@yourself88xbl]

This would be a great piece to train the ear!

[@duncansh81]

This was really fun to listen to. You guys did an amazing tribute to one of the best songs in one of the best game soundtracks of the 90's!

[@AERHEAD]

everything about this is perfect

[@MisterGameFreakFREAK]

i shed some tears listening to this. The amount of creatively and passion that goes into your arrangements and playing is really inspiring to me as a musician. Keep up the donkey kong covers i think they are your guys best work! thank you for this awesome video!

[@tinyrogerts6449]

This is one of the finest 16bit songs ever, as well as one of the best covers I've ever heard of any song. Thank you.

[@joshmcmillan348]

I never grew up with DKC but this is easily one of my favourite water level themes along with dire dire docks and that beeping thing that happens in the older sonic games.... ok so maybe not that last one. An amazing arrangement

[@dancre]

To play this song on sustainless guitars is a really difficult challenge. This cover is a masterpiece. It made me cry helplessly. Nerd tears are the best ones. Thank you!

[@stephenward4935]

Shivers...through my whole body, then brings tears to my eyes

[@Asf_932]

omgggg so hype for this now that it’s finally out.. wow.. so good. you guys went hard i love it

[@Velociferon]

This premieres just in time for my morning coffee break at work.

[@koYyn]

Enjoy your coffee ! Have great day

[@Velociferon]

@@koYyn thanks mate! Have a great day

[@Neilius52]

Those chords starting at 0:58 or so are out of this world

[@CorporalCool647]

Seeing this live in San Francisco with the gorgeous blue lighting behind them, was an absolute spectacle

[@Andre_Henrique89]

Damm... If I could, I would give a thumbs up every single time that I come here, to listen you two playing this song. Thankyou very much for this performance! Cheers from Brazil! God bless you two, your friends and family!

[@RoccoDonDevious]

This is honestly insane, the slide just sounds too good

[@maldoon4290]

My daughter and I listen to you guys every day. The emotion in this song and video goes deep. Much appreciated gentleman and thank you for always sharing.

[@DiegoQu]

1:34 holy shet Sam. I mean, the whole thing is just amazing, Geez.

[@Kazuya720]

Omg, this is so damn beautiful, almost.. i had to cry.

[@erikm9768]

Mind blowing, this is seriously some amazing talent, i dont think many other duos could make such an impeccable performance. That bridge at 1:32 played like its nothing

[@GG256_]

I've been searching for different arrangements for this song. To make it sound good on two acoustics is very impressive, the control of the shifting dynamics (like swelling and fading in volume) and the subtle nuances of the harmonics add so much depth. Excellent. The arpeggios are crisp, not self indulgent, meaning they add to the melody rather than detract, *and* they fit the tune so well. You guys seriously rock.

[@badfrank7043]

That was absolutely incredible. Always been my favourite piece of game music. Totally smashed it guys !

[@badfrank7043]

Fun fact : Asked my ex girlfriend to put this song on one night when we were way deep into a trip. We were both lounging about loving it and I suddenly thought - 'it feels like this song has been on for ages'. Checked the laptop and we were 2 hours and 45 minutes into a 6 hour version haha

[@tria9]

@@badfrank7043 😂

[@JevousGaming]

This reduced me to tears. Thank you for this beautiful rendition of the DKC water theme.

[@jeremywolaver8952]

2 midas touch guitarists that have spun another beautiful melody into gold with their exquisite rendition.

[@WhiteOblivion]

Standing ovation for this guy. It is just so remarcable, it's imposible to match how good he plays that theme.

[@amberkennedy9429]

This was a fucking spiritual experience to hear live at the Portland NSP show. You guys are incredible. #longasswater

[@dandundun]

Good choice of song to cover.

[@headknocker2020]

Some of the best guitar composition I've ever heard, hands down. Incredibly beautiful.

[@playablecharacter3871]

That slide trick in the beginning, something about that note, not to mention everything else, really brought out the essence of how I felt hearing this playing DKC. I was 6 and I sucked but I would rush to the fish and try and zoom around and stay alive just to listen to this

[@jonn_mace_80_95_]

This rendition is so melodic.

[@nathanbustamante1525]

Found the next song I'm going to listen to on repeat while I work for the next month

[@nixter417]

Was having a really rough day, felt the love of Christ in this comforting me. God bless

[@ViscountDI]

God bless

[@johnmiles2896]

@@ViscountDI GOBBLESS

[@djafans7451]

wtf why this is so relaxing

[@keisaboru1155]

They really really good

[@nuke97]

8-Bit Music Theory explains it.

[@borp6912]

Because the original song is already relaxing as it is, then add acoustic instruments

[@michaelhaydenbell]

"wtf why"? Do you really expect someone to answer this for you? What kind of question is basically "Wtf why do I like music"?

[@djafans7451]

@@michaelhaydenbell is a jk bro

[@andypanda889]

Made me remember that feeling playing this wonderful game as a child and didn't want to go to school. I was so amazed

[@kirito_4kirigaya944]

A streamer formally named demi d your mc now named scout master demi was the one who introduced this song to me and many other followers of his and im glad he did. This song is so good that i use it to go to sleep since its so relaxing. Little did i know that this is from donky kong! I used to play those games when i was younger and i cant believe i didnt realise it sooner. Love your stuff guys! Please go support scout master demi as well of youd like! Sorry, i didnt mean for it to be an announcement 😅

[@Techmotionbrasil]

Nossa que timbre espetacular gente é um Martin D28 ae galera?, que som lindo véi.... apaixonei no timbre desse violao. 😢❤

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

An ebow on an acoustic guitar. Now I've seen everything.

[@borp6912]

Have you seen an ebow on a banjo?

[@LoungeFly02]

John Butler loves to use his e-bow on his acoustic :D

[@JoshGUITARofolo]

@@LoungeFly02 John Butler Trio? Haven’t heard of him until you mentioned it. I’ll check them out!

[@pixel_seph]

eBow with a glass slide, too - very pleasant and gentle accompaniment to the nylon guitar lead.

[@LoungeFly02]

@@JoshGUITARofolo If you like grassroots jamband/funk/alternative you'll enjoy them. He uses the ebow mainly at live gigs, Revolution live or What You Want London 2011 live has him using it.

[@RunonMusic]

My my, this is gorgeous. Do I hear a full DKC album coming ;-)

[@pauloeduardo1189]

My uncle is deaf and he always loved Donkey Kong, a game that was part of his childhood. He had an old video game that he played a lot, and I also had a lot of contact with these more retro games. When I stop to listen to the songs in this game, I feel sad for my uncle, who loves this game but never had the opportunity to listen to these wonderful pieces...

[@brianjackson1369]

This is incredible!! Very well done!

[@frederickjayum8768]

The first time i heard sams run in this it made me compulsively go "ooooooooh"

[@kinarkhar]

Now we are talking 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@WevertonCoelho-f1y]

My god, this brought tears of nostalgia and good feelings out of me. This cover was so good, so good, thank you for doing this.

[@chileansurfbum66st]

This might just be the greatest acoustic session of all time

[@euevoces1835]

Ficou muito legal,várias lembranças aqui 😀

[@chrisprou9216]

1:03 is everything.

[@chrisprou9216]

also 3:50

One of all time favourite compositions of all gamedev for me. And probably one of the greatest overall. Let's listen.

[@ryananderson586]

Man nostalgia is killer. The waves of memories that just washed over me hearing this is indescribable. Thanks boys!

[@jarreauscott9997]

The facial expressions & emotions brings out the whole song, so many memories