The Dark Knight (Cello Cover)

You guys have been asking for this one for a long time. I've honestly been intimidated by trying to cover it because it's sooo epic and detailed. After my recent stint in LA with Hans Zimmer, I was inspired to give a try! So here you have it, the most demanding video I've done to date, The Dark Knight! I hope you enjoy it!
(also includes themes by James Newton Howard).
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[@seventhSabra]

He's not the Cellist we deserve, but he's the Cellist we need.

[@ClicStudio]

Underrated comment

[@alvaro.sacris1930]

Sometimes the original isn't good enough. Sometimes people deserve more. Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded.

[@PatataMalign]

@@alvaro.sacris1930 CALVOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@PatriciaLopez-ck1ig]

😂

[@tookusblox1571]

lol

[@nuggetsart7869]

0:00-6:19 this part is really good.

[@JuanPabloContrerasC]

this comment is older then youtube xD

[@nuggetsart7869]

Juan Contreras BAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA

[@littlehollow]

@@JuanPabloContrerasC I'm pretty sure KZbin's been around longer than 6 months ago.......... lol

[@tinotrivino]

@@JuanPabloContrerasC maybe older but never outdated. He was right. AWESOME PIECE OF WORK!

[@janetuss6496]

my favorite part is at 4:33, this is the part that plays at the end of dark knight when gordon is saying his famous "he's the hero Gotham deserves" monologue.

[@GusWMusic]

sounds so professional I almost believe this is the ACTUAL soundtrack!! 😱

[@KayCan.]

It isnt the actual soundtrack?!😨

[@LunarNebulae]

No way this is a cover.

[@andybear6617]

hmm most the sounds in this cover are just impossible to be reproduced on cello unless it is an electric cello. He's doing a lot of vibrato as shown visually, but it isn't heard at all. Also looking closely into 2:57 there is a clear crescendo in volume but the speed and contact point of the bow is simply not changing at all. Also at exactly 3:00 the audio and video isn't synced. Most times what he's showing visually isn't heard at all also. When there's 6 shots of him playing different parts, only 2-4 of the videos are actually barely heard. Many of his covers are legitimate but this one is very very sketchy. Lots of questionable parts and it honestly seems like he's faking many parts visually and using the real track... Just my take on what I saw from the video from a cellist perspective.

[@GusWMusic]

AndyBear Thanks for your insights! I‘m also a cellist, actually. :) I totally get your point. I think I‘d position my opinion in the middle. As I make covers myself, I know that syncing an already recorded audio with my movements on video is very hard. At least this I can forgive him because I do believe he doesn‘t record audio and video at the same time. What I have to agree on is the sound quality. Hans Zimmer doesn‘t use cheap samples and I guess he’d not just give away the info, too, about what samples exactly he uses. Additionally, I own an electric cello and do very many things with it - I don‘t think these sounds here can be produced on it. It must be VSTi for sure. On the other hand - who says that ThatCelloGuy hasn’t invested in some really expensive orchestra sample libraries? If you have the money, you don’t need Hans Zimmer’s info, you just look up the (expensive!) possibilities that are used by the pros and go for it. And then, although in my case it would be rather unlikely to do so, it is possible to reproduce almost the same sound as in the original. I commented on this video a year ago when I had much less experience in VSTi and music production. Now I see things a little clearlier.

[@WIFIUYH]

plot twist: this is the actual soundtrack kkkkkkkk kidding

[@ty_pruitt9818]

You should do the skyrim theme song.

[@imroztowhid1284]

we want skyrim!!

[@SleepySeel]

hell yes

[@BurninPhoenix]

Guard might get nervous. A man approaches playing music other than that of Skyrim

[@davidholaday2817]

YASSS

[@kasiajones]

Yessss!!!! Please!!

[@EJQJ99]

Hans Zimmer is freaking amazing , and you my friend compliment his work beautifully. Wonderful job 👍

[@lamborgini86]

he worked with hans

[@shakespearsplat]

Spr.l Wow is that true?

[@barlee7327]

@@shakespearsplat Yeah, I think he got to work with Hans Zimmer for the Lion King score

[@Fabi-es1xy]

James Newton Howars worked on this as well

[@SuPeRoVa98]

That last part is the one we don't deserve, but it's the one we need. Wow! Breathtaking!

[@theturbinedoctor]

How on earth is this guy so talented? This is amazing.

[@EktaShah82]

He performed in real life with Hans zimmer! He’s a professional musician. He’s also performed with Carrie Underwood and with several diff symphonies.

[@meletispix]

The emotion you play with is truly incredible man!

[@pitu72ger]

4:38 - you caught me off guard. those chills.....

[@J2415J]

Yes. Incredible counter melodies.

[@CharlieTwoDelta]

One can tell, you feel the music! Love it!

[@monikathomas4985]

I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this since I first discovered you, but still goosebumps every time! 🔥

[@lookaroundyou8108]

The parts with the acoustic classic cello is so good!!!!

[@JohnFNagle]

Sir,, No disrespect your a big man, as a vet as a person who loves music. I take my hat off to you . Please keep you heart follow you all your life ..amazing music followed by a big heart .. you rock

[@joshuaperkins7620]

Yo, that cello solo near the end. Goosebumps

[@rosson1983]

*Slaps top of ThatCelloGuy* “This bad boy can fit so much EMOTION!”

[@JesuisParte]

That arrangement, the transitions from one track into another in particular, is incredible.

[@teodorroscan726]

5:46 So much expressiveness and heart... I am speechless. I have never thought a cello could be THAT emotional and warm.

[@xXABCtXx]

ridiculously good can't imagine how many hours went into this

[@feliscorax]

The answer to that is: aLl OF tHe HOurS.

[@brandonknight9527]

Dude I had to double check it wasn't background audio. You have some serious talent!

[@shepherdyancey6479]

Dude are you kidding me? This is absolutely amazing!

[@EktaShah82]

He’s performed with Hans zimmer in real life. Look up his biography

[@michaeljte]

This deserves billions of views

[@Naproxeno_MD]

This guy deserves million of views.

[@darkprinceofdorne]

This is one of the best if not the best covers of TDK

[@berlinnocomment]

So beautiful so amazing great and wonderful I don't understand why people dislike it.

[@inceptionsd]

This deserves far more credit

[@hotcreamyfart]

This might be my favorite rendition/arrangement of the theme.

[@JonathanLov]

1:16 OMG that hit so good, the harmony, everything was like heavenly.

[@estatuadechozo]

This gentleman is a true artist. Thank you for sharing your talent and emotion.

[@juju6018]

Every time I drive through Lower Wacker Dr this is the track that plays in my head!

[@JerohEnterprizes]

You got some serious talent. You do not ever need to feel intimidated. This was amazing. That last part from 4:33 on was so well done I had to hear it three times. I had tears in my eyes it was so good. Your covers are really good and if I could make a suggestion for future ones. I would love to hear you cover The Last Samurai (A Way of Life, Spectres in the Fog, and Red Warrior definitely). Also if you ever heard of the song Death is the Road to Awe by Clint Marshall, a cover of that be cool too. Can't wait to see more! Now to go listen one more time.

[@cjwetterer9579]

Excellent choices!

[@BrainSane237]

Read this comment while listening to this for the first time. Kept waiting for this part, and I now 100% agree with you. That last part was incredible, jesus! Blown away.

[@JerohEnterprizes]

@@BrainSane237 I still come back and listen from time to time

[@sharonlake9293]

There are so many cellist about but omg this guy is the best , so refreshing, I’m about to buy a cello and I can only hope I can be any way near as good as this guy some day , I’m 52 never to old to start , so anyone else out there is thinking they are to old to start learning any instrument no your not go for it , 😅

[@Rickirojas]

I wish I could like this a thousand times.

[@markmcadams9270]

what you have here is a top flight virtuoso who knows how to use all the music technology available. a killer combo

[@dominikrittner4614]

Why hasn't Zimmer hired this guy yet? I'm also a Cello player and I gotta say, freakin impressive! Wow!

[@FullMoonHowl]

Were I going by sound alone, I'd have sworn an entire orchestra had recorded this. Truly exquisite, enormously evident that your whole heart was engaged in these performance. I'm blown away by your talent!

[@zordomam]

Dark Knight trilogy is the best hero movie so far. Everything is perfect but the ost is divine work.

[@TheAzhighwayman]

Beginning of this sound track gives me goosebumps!!

[@tomdabrowskimusic]

4:34-5:56 That part made me literally tear up. You feel the music with every note you play. You're freaking amazing!

[@marwasharaky5530]

You are absolutely amazing! Please keep making these covers, they’re just pieces of art, in all its capacity and beauty.

[@carl-ok9gn]

there's something magical about what you do. listening to the original, i get goosebumps. it's epic. listening to yours i get goosebumps and i nearly shed a tear. there's such beauty you add.

[@leandroledesma4102]

You are not human, you are an absolute god. Those last 2 minutes made me feel so euphoric. Never stop playing.

[@dennista42069]

I like how he doesnt copy the tracks to overlay them but play it multiple times that it sounds more natural! Just shows the work he puts in, great!

[@timothystevenhoward]

“Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight.” 5:30 - 6:19

[@bburman7]

I cannot stop thinking about how awesome this is.

[@MHDsniper]

I love dark knight music, but truly this is the best I have heard

[@muhammedylmaz5734]

What a talent.. So happy to find you

[@midoahmed2725]

You deserve more than 179k followers. You are the best cover artist on KZbin.

[@richardgere4713]

Absolutely beautiful, peaking in that epic 4:35 to 5:55. I must have played that part back 10 times the first time I listened to this.

[@rickmagnellphotographyfilm9192]

Incredible! The cello is such an amazing instrument!

[@ethanrhodes7095]

yep

[@GuilhermeMendesOliveira]

5:30 the high point for me.

[@14anabel]

The BEST part 😍

[@AshtonGleckman]

Great collaborating on this man. Beautiful playing!

[@ThatCelloGuy]

Ashton Gleckman Ashton you are the man!! You absolutely rock for all your help! I cant wait to do more!

[@klkkmkk2765]

I can feel the world inside the music

[@SandeepSingh-du5qz]

This is class and talent combined.

[@nohemivela1383]

Pleaseeeee do the theme “one day” or “Mary me” from pirates of the Caribbean! Those themes are gorgeous!

[@EASTSIDEDELI]

about 4:40 I almost lost it. that was brilliant!

[@kathylyndsey316]

Im in love with this piece as well as Chevaliers de Sangreal. You did an excellent job in bringing 2 of Zimmers masterpieces to life.

[@nadineacker3010]

Wha??? I'm speechless. This is just epic. Just when I thought Hans Zimmer could not be any better, and here you are. Thank you for sharing this. Maybe, if I practice for like a THOUSAND years, I can sound like you on my cello that I'm painstakingly learning!

[@jonathanrobertson3406]

Also, it's really cool how you can see the musician's face displaying a bit of emotion as he works the cello.

[@mikaelbaggstrom]

You are the biggest reason I have become obsessed with learning how to play a cello. I already play many instruments, but the warm, deep and rich emotional sound of the cello is something that goes straight into my soul. Saving up money to afford to buy a cello next year! Huge thumbs up and respect to you! 😊🙏

[@DJLA]

1:41 holy fuck you were LOCKED IN to that click. I love how on point your rhythm is.

[@mdtian1114]

He said “I can take it”, not without pain, sacrifice and endurance. 5:38 ThatCelloGuy is about to cry.

[@ed-zn5bd]

How does this not have millions of views

[@web.slinger_]

this was so good i deadass for a second thought you werent playing shit and just put the ost in the background

[@SunnyGoswami88]

You are a deadly combo of musician and engineer man!!! Awesome!

[@claveralvaro6245]

I was looking for chills , i got chills

[@amosvanblankers4409]

Best combination in the world: Christopher Nolan and Hans Zimmer!

[@michaelhatton4038]

The batman trilogy is probably one of the most listened to in my collection. You sir Absolutely nailed it!! Stunning work. Mr Zimmer should me to honoured with your cover.

[@torasan41]

As much as I didnt like the movie, your cover hit the spot. The soundtrack does tell a story, the breaks, chorus' were wonderfully depicted. Thanks again for another piece of stellar work.

[@l.d.f.741]

I just had to hang up a business call to fully focus on this masterpiece... they'll understand.

[@Paul-cl6uo]

Hahaha

[@EktaShah82]

😂😂❤❤

[@saanilkakati6602]

Amazing talent! I love all your work so far!

[@steezysteve829]

Wow just wow

[@ruisantos7363]

My spine got the chills

[@sensbo]

If you want to see someone who has found what others have been searching for all their lives. Look at him. Making music with an (electro) cello in the form is really great.

[@fabiobarreiro]

This video is the definition of EPIC

[@dominikrittner4614]

1:40 puts a smile on my face

[@ber4627]

I think that what make you the best on KZbin, is that you feel and enjoy your music...

[@sebo7even9]

Thank you…for pure emotions and pure genius 🔥🍀🖖🏽

[@emersonvelasquez5985]

I love this song is soo good, I use to get me motivated when I feeling down as I always get a flashback to Batman confronting his fear rather than running away from them. This just pushes me to confront them. Thank you!! You're a blessing dude, keep doing what you are doing!!!

[@J2415J]

Bruh... that counter melody at 4:34... amazing. Chills...

[@rajshekhar3933]

Goosebumps

[@JKBlackwell]

Like I’m watching the movie! This is insanely awesome!!

[@Flash007b]

I would love to hear some more covers from Game of Thrones. Ramin Djawadi does some great tracks with cellos.

[@FreakieFan]

Brilliantly done as always. This honestly just sounds like the official soundtrack

[@markbrady9156]

You are unbelievably gifted and a true maestro. I started following you awhile back, but havent been on here for some time. I'm glad I came back. I saw you in a video "Give me Jesus" with Danny Gokey.

[@solidsnake941994]

Alfred: 'Why do we fall Bruce?... So we can learn to pick up the cello'

[@feliscorax]

Underrated comment. Well-done!

[@mfcceditsx]

YAHH

[@manubishe]

Whoa, talent or work, the result is amazing. Instant sub.

[@pigyonface8673]

Best movie ever and the best composer ever. This was performed amazingly well, I love it. You have true talent. Remember it's not who you are underneath but what you do that defines you - Batman Begins

[@rowancooper-g3617]

Super masterful! Best video to listen to while brewing my coffee on a cold Monday morning 💖

[@empireravenshadow5]

Can't tell difference between original and yours. Ure incredibly gifted

[@marsahere2621]

Definition of “Amazing”

[@carlosrazetto2049]

Man !!!! You are an alien !!!!!!!!!! Bravo !!!! Bravo !!!! Brillant

[@nickyhr]

Absolutely amazing cover, Hans Zimmer would be proud!

[@stevie1der4085]

You are an incredibly talented musician. Please post more.

[@cereais29]

Absolutely insane.

[@bennylee4u]

What on earth! How has this not got more views! Fantastic work CelloGuy!

[@TheDjay0000]

seriously !!! it's just amazing !!!!!!!!!!

[@NGCgalaxy]

One word .. SUPERB!

[@chellobuzz]

Ta façon d’être animé, habité par chacune de tes notes, est une ode à tout ce qu’il y a de plus beau et noble en l’humain. Merci d’être celui que tu es ❤️

[@judd5936]

You just made the finale of The Dark Knight theme that much more impressive with the visual of almost all six of you stopping at once

[@jnelson508]

What an intense piece of music. Your projects are epic. Your playing is masterful. Bravo to you!!!