The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE at Sony Hall! - May 1st 2021

[@MitchGilly]

Charlie’s Dolphin Shoals: “How many Dolphin tunes can I put into one tune?” as well as “How many times can I use the Mario Kart Licc in one tune?”

[@JustKiddingNYC]

The licc even precedes the damn melody

[@THEPurpleEgg]

He literally opened with it and when it happened I died

[@jaredf6205]

@@THEPurpleEgg I thought that’s what that was. I was like “oh cool, Mario kart!” “Wait, Chronotriger?”

[@jun_ezz]

That dolphin shoals arrangement is insane! On green dolphin street x dolphin dance x dolphin shoals????? Absolutely bonkers

[@The8BitBigBand]

Happy to see more Dolphin representation in jazz these days tbh

[@jazzyginger5279]

@@The8BitBigBand Under rated comment right here

[@Symphonicrockfran]

@@The8BitBigBand That's something a Posadist would say (?)

[@chrisma1089]

Flipper likes that! 😂

[@joesosa41]

Not to mention Delfino plaza which was played right before dolphin shoals. (Delfino means dolphin in Italian, for those wondering why I mentioned it)

[@DrRubyMD]

"Now little Caroline is in here too - I GOT IT RIGHT THIS TIME!"

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

Y'all deserve to have a packed house for your performances.

[@KameariKillScreen]

There is a packed house. In my pants.

[@invertebrado]

@@KameariKillScreen i like that NO ONE, not even a single soul, liked your reply.

[@CrosswindSurfer]

It's only a matter time

[@Mediocre_Music]

@@KameariKillScreen Understandable

[@epicgamner1139]

@@KameariKillScreen bro, high five

[@adamandom]

Can we all just admire the absolute talent of Benny Benack playing the trumpet AND doing the lead vocals at the same time?

[@The6thelement9413]

I can.

[@samueld8413]

That beginning of “Still Alive” gets me every time, man

[@locrianico6843]

You mean that mix of “i’ve got the world on a string” intro. It’s perfect

[@MrWben70]

@@locrianico6843 Thanks for that. I was wracking my brain trying to remember what that was from.

[@InterstellarStarSailor]

Benny Benack has such a wonderful voice

[@DomPalombiMusic]

Man, I’ll never get tired of listening to this band, bravo to all the cats!

[@AnosoDecamborough]

25:24 "You can feel the fervent energy"🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍 Amazing singing performance and all the video is great thank you all for this generosity

[@atmospherenull5427]

the arrangment of Bob-Omb Battlefield is just.. chef's kiss

[@NeilMcLinden]

Oh my god Jaco Pastorius Chrono Trigger. Never knew I needed but holy hell.

[@The8BitBigBand]

One of those ideas I had that was just like... oh shit yes of course its so crazy it just might work

[@bradoliver9324]

Wowie, not a lot of people are going to notice the bass line quote used in the Chrono Trigger Main Theme. That wicked fast lick is straight out of Kuru/Speak Like a Child, by Jaco Pastorius. So good!

[@NeilMcLinden]

Even the whole intro line!

[@Flashchocobo]

01:21:07 those rhythms were heart attack-inducing. Amazing performance, you all made something truly amazing.

[@The8BitBigBand]

We had to run those 4 bars a few times for sure haha

[@ThatDapperMusician]

48:30 so glad the camera caught that moment between Josh and Andrew. "Nailed it" 😂

[@isabelleh7925]

That bass player is incredible Yall deserve at least 10x the views this has!

[@didderjade]

How did I miss this???? Congratulations for the Grammy - and now back to listening to this mind-boggingly skilled presentation of pure artistry.

[@sydposting]

I’d never heard the Chrono Trigger arrangement before, what a start! It makes the theme sound like a heist movie score! I was totally swept away.

[@BonaparteBardithion]

A time heist, if you will.

[@HumbleLUE]

I get Isaac Hayes vibes. Also the soli is straight up Chicago

[@NattMoore]

Check out “Kuru/Speak Like A Child” by Jaco Pastorius, what an amazing mashup!

[@IronFairy]

it's even got a spain break

[@lconfig2117]

@@BonaparteBardithion underrated comment

[@amoswaranch1102]

This video is criminally underviewed / underappreciated. Awesome arrangements and playing. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@dudeguy1894]

Steven going ALL OUT on that piano for the Chrono Trigger theme. Zac's EWI solo on Birdman making me feel like I'm flying. David absolutely shredding the Chocobo theme. And don't forget the ya boi BB3 on the Portal covers. And everyone else involved. The only thing missing is a cheering audience. You guys are absolutely perfect. Keep it up!

[@edifyguy]

And that one missing thing is huge. The joy of TRULY live music, both to the performer and the audience, has been robbed by the despots of fear and merchants of pessimism. How long will we tolerate it? If we're not allowed to live, we are dead already. Throw off the shackles of fearrany and live life as it was meant to be lived!

[@ThisIsAYoutubeAccountAsd]

Oh my God, YES! Thank you so much, as a non-American I was really hoping for this upload Keep it up, you all are awesome

[@corn9631]

the baton breaks before the cut at 39:55 and you can see it slide across the floor at 40:00 😂

[@techno_magnus]

I didn't notice that. But it did look a like a drum stick later on.

[@corn9631]

@@techno_magnus 40:44

[@Doostun]

Swingin hard

[@greatnate3816]

I have to say, the dolphin shoals arrangement was an absolute banger, perfectly executed 👌

[@SirActionSlacks]

HELL YEAH BABY

[@jackmojo]

I am BLOWN AWAY by the team that mic'd this thing up. Clean, smooth, tight and PERFECT. Well done! Sounds so GOOD.

[@lynnenglish130]

This was outstanding! All of my musical loves: big bands, jazz and gaming music! The arrangements are killer Mr. Rosen. Well done 8-Bit!!

[@samoftheam]

one of the most interesting things about hearing live renditions of music is how the musicians improvise differently. love it!

[@TravelersProd]

Some of these took me back to a different time when everything was new. When things were rough in life, video games were always an escape for me… My grandfather liked to tell me that music was that way for him, portraits of moments in time that could take him back there. I feel that I understand that sentiment more than I ever have in this moment. To summarize, some of these tracks had me in tears, and I thank you all for a wonderful performance.

[@The8BitBigBand]

That was beautiful thank you for listening!

[@TravelersProd]

@@The8BitBigBand You’re always welcome. I likewise thank you for the joy that what you all do provides.

[@Dr__Hannibal_Lecter]

the russian folk and classical music excerpts incorporated into the Tetris track was incredibly well done

[@DaBlkOtaku]

Charlie's vocal runs on Lost in Thoughts all Alone are the stuff of dreams. So velvety and rich!

[@KokKeeYap]

Perfect ending to an amazing concert. Thanks for uploading this!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RuthlessDutchman]

4:07 Piano solo: "Let's hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-ting-tingling too"

[@lmagus]

I absolutely love how each of them vibe so much when there is someone else soloing.

[@pianomash]

Hell yeah love the dolphin shoals cover, you guys leaned so hard into the lick 😂

[@nicholasgraves3149]

The upright on Gourmet Race killed it.

[@PokeWaffles]

Charlie is such a phenomenal arranger (and orchestrator for that matter). The strings on the Super Mario World End Theme are insane, and reading his wikipedia page it completely makes sense, he's orchestrated a bunch of broadway shows. Incredible performance everyone!!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Can't deny my broadway roots haha!

[@blanketpineapple]

I got chills at several parts

[@jacksonbuller1707]

Sat down, listened to this in one sitting and LOVED IT. Such an amazing band, outstanding playing, and wildly incredible arrangements. Made my night, thanks Charlie and crew!!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@AnthonyPollos]

just discovered this channel from the grammy announcement! congratulations on everything! you and your team deserve all the praise!

[@The8BitBigBand]

thanks so much glad you are enjoying!!

[@tomanders4746]

I’m ready to fly where ever your live performances happen in the future

[@tbaerg]

Holy F, what a show!

[@TheOldYoungOne]

The only way you can end a game music concert, with the best closing out music from a game EVER.

[@j.s.669]

I cried a little when you put fourside against rosalinas observatory. #nochance

[@ChristofferETJ]

It's early morning, way too early, and I've been puking my guts out all night. But at least my ears are having a great time!

[@Lukz243]

You all sounded great! Must've been a pretty dope experience for those who could watch you all live

[@bigbeenis3924]

Big fan of all your guys’ work! You killed this performance, y’all! Can’t wait to see what you guys make next and for the day when I can see you all in the flesh!

[@dologolopolov2.0]

Oh dear, you deserve full concert halls. This is absolutely amazing!

[@vrostar]

This is amazing, I hope to one day see you guys live. Bravo !🤩

[@lordmanimani-]

Super excited to watch this, thank you so much for putting it up for those who didn't catch it the first time!

[@azianzrule10]

Recently discovered yall and honestly, every single song is AMAZING. especially the one you guys just put out on spotify. Literally transfers me into a different world. I would LOVE to see you guys live someday!!!!

[@Encyclopedia_Brown97]

I’m so, so glad you guys uploaded this. I bought tickets to the livestream, but unfortunately had to miss it due to a death in the family. Can’t wait to see you live and in person someday

[@matmacsug]

It was really hard to keep the tears from flowing while listening. As always, truly excellent work.

[@stephenirvine7445]

The Dolphin Shoals lick with the LICC in it too. Love it!

[@SSantanapng]

Please come to Portland 🙌 Amazing work

[@AyeshaShaSha]

OMG OMG OMG I'M SO GLAD YOU UPLOADED THIS!!!!! I'm gonna settle down and watch it tonight because I missed the opportunity to see it on the live stream!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!

[@audisiojunior21]

Yooooo Just learned about this band after the Grammy award. Amazing here. I love jazz. I hope you come to Brazil someday.

[@Fran-no7kz]

Me too. so happy they won an award! keep up the great music! I hope to share this with my current orchestra ;-)

[@Somer144]

That break and horn stab at 7:22 just insane!! ❤❤❤

[@jazzyj5374]

This was 100% worth buying a ticket and seeing live

[@THEPurpleEgg]

Brian Carter for Dolphin Shoals was like "what you want me to play?" "All of it. Just all the drums."

[@alejandrozamoraesqueda7470]

Thank you so much! That Chrono Trigger intro was a banger!

[@ar71498]

Saw the band live at Sony Hall back in January 2020, it was an AWESOME show, Grace Kelly, Adam Neely, and Insaneintherain all pulled up shit was so dope

[@saoirserose-ci9wx]

I've been listening to 8-bit concerts for the past few hours, and this music is perfect!

[@epicgamner1139]

can i just say, i cant believe i found this channel just now. its so good dude, i hope the turnout was awesome!

[@davedaranjo]

At 01:05:59 - in Dire Dire Docks - for the final bass melody with harmonics - Charlie attempts to bend the harmonic past the nut, but it doesn't sing. He then just repeats the melody and nails it the 2nd time. (In the studio recording video, the melody is only played once). I'm just floored by how simple, masterful, and musical he made that 'error'. Just a super cool end to any already beautiful, bassistic performance. Big respect from a fellow bassist. A short transcription of the ending harmonics (string/fret): D5 G5 D3 G4 D5 G5 D3 G4 (bend up/down) D3 G5 D5 G3

[@The8BitBigBand]

I'm just glad it worked the 2nd time!! haha

[@ivankaprothjoslin8545]

I missed the first two-thirds of this concert due to absentmindedness. Thank you thank you thank you for posting this! 🙂

[@techno_magnus]

I love the inclusion of Still alive and Want you gone!

[@jonathanstark9147]

Egads, it's like a best of! This will get me through the day

[@matthewwhitaker4849]

Wow!!!! Loved the entire concert. Thank you so much for arranging these songs. Keep up the amazing work!!! ☺️❤️

[@gregsorenson5839]

Phenomenal!! Just attended the concert in Boston this past Saturday and had an absolutely fantastic time. I’m so glad I found this recording of your performance from last year cause it’s helping me get through waiting for your album to come out this summer! Dolphin Shoals in particular was an unexpected hit this past weekend, and I can’t wait to add it to my Apple Music library!

[@Jimble_Boi]

Y’all are unreal! Amazing work!!!! I’m just gonna be spending the next few hours working on getting my jaw off the floor! 😱👏🏼

[@artmalig4228]

What an amazing set! Beautiful performance. Thank you for uploading this so that we can enjoy it :)

[@alfreedakamran5404]

The coordination of Steven Fiefke and the sax section on 2:55 is just amazing!

[@p5rsona]

just discovered this and this is pure crack for my ears.

[@uc22_swo1p]

I’m so disappointed in MYSELF for missing this :( Atleast… i can give this some love now :D

[@jurumal]

You have no idea how ecstatic I am to find this concert posted on here in all its entirety!!! I purchased a ticket to stream this concert and “attended” (streamed) when it was live. While the stream was plagued with buffering issues and drops at times, it was still a magical experience nonetheless. So to see the performances again here on KZbin uninterrupted is just perfection! Or closest possible to the perfection that is seeing this live.

[@ImperialGamer5]

Oh my God, this is ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!! Man, I can't wait for more!!

[@bruhbruh5294]

Jesus christ. Im a new veiwer and Benny Benack KILLED IT!

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

Oh man!!!! Why I've never heard this!!! Insane arrangements played by world class musician! Congrats guys!!! I'm loving this!

[@DrowningPonyo]

I love rewatching these sets.. so glad you guys have been doing live sets the past few years. You guys deserve a lot more attention. Hopefully you all get booked at some festivals or some/a venue near me in Chicago or Milwaukee. Can’t wait to see you some day! Taking my son and girlfriend when I do. Keep it up, gang!

[@TheCreepypro]

a great performance and an amazing band leader with so many skills with his ability to play multiple instruments and even sing!

[@z0z2z1]

Thanks for uploading! I missed most of the live show.

[@lassestenwall2112]

Super tight band, More more..

[@goryn9660]

12:43 Love that little reference to the song of the Wolga boatsmen!

[@callmedaniel8260]

Love this group! Stumbled on Still Alive video and I’ve been hooked ever cents.

[@markovehauc]

I wonder when a Real Book filled with video game music will come out

[@GetBodiedSon]

17:15 check your keyboardist's fingers after that solo, goddamn

[@GBScribes]

One of my favorite moments was the subtle collective bodily groove at 6:50

[@garreyy2828]

Don't know how I missed the dolphin shoals arrangement from this vid, after the MAG fest video I don't know how I lived without it

[@dougwinning449]

Absolutely fantastic work! You guys are my all time favorite video game music band :) Would love if you came to New Jersey! Keep up the amazing work.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Highly likely as a neighbor of new york!

[@j.s.669]

@@The8BitBigBand does that mean CT will get some love too ?! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jtd66]

Well well well...the Grammy-award winning band, the 8-Bit Big Band. This performance is phenomenal

[@benjanzen798]

YES I CAN REWATCH IT WOOOOO

[@bundr]

this should have a billion views. You guys are my heroes.

[@powerfulpaper3559]

I went to the concert at Sony hall early last year and it still lives rent free in my head, such a fun experience

[@Frostgiantbutsmall]

One of the best channels rn, love y'all's music!

[@ilovepickles7427]

I don't even know what to say. This was just...joyous. I loved every moment of it.

[@atypicaldaringdad4245]

Yes! Applause applause applause!!! You had me hooked within the first 20 seconds.

[@Scarshockable]

That’s awesome, it brings me smiles. I can’t stop to listen to it, you deserve far more views. Don’t never stop ! 🙂🎵🎹

[@BlueBoxMadMan]

My first make out session had Birdman playing in the background lmao.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats fucking legendary A+ work

[@kidFLASH891]

Love the Chrono Trigger arrangement! Sounds like a lost Zappa track

[@NeilMcLinden]

It’s Jaco Pastorius! They quoted the orchestral run and bass line from Kuru/Speak Like a Child

[@demantim]

Crazy amounts of effort and talent. Thanks Charlie! =O

[@clankers8850]

The redux on Birdman was just so different and sexified from the original version of the song. Zac Zinger has got some immense soul.