The Donkey Kong Country Collection (piano)

[@lara6683]

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[@napalmwedding]

Thank you for us 30-something year olds you've made so happy

[@sergiyradonezhsky634]

some of us kids that grew up in the early 2000s too though, I grew up playing on both Super Nintendo, N64 and NGC. :)

[@sebastiantafoya3609]

@@Dennis.Michael. looks like you and me had a very similar childhood, I am 24 as well but I cannot deny that experiencing 8bits then 16bits and slowly climbing the ladder until getting into the latest gen has been pretty good

[@CasaUwU]

33 here... many blessings to you!

[@QW3RTYUU]

24, never played, never saw anyone play. I just love the music making of this game so much, listened to the ost countless times!

[@Tom21102]

@@sebastiantafoya3609 I'm only 23 and the nostalgia is too real; but I agree, it's been awesome watching what games have turned into from then until now. Oldies will always have a place in my heart though

[@iarmandov2]

What a way to start this video, Aquatic Ambience 😍

[@meltedmarshdaddy]

Yeah it's the best

[@meltedmarshdaddy]

Yeah it's the best and her version of it is heavy

[@cristinamaiapm]

Why is she hot?

[@cristinamaiapm]

Armando pinto

[@ECsponger2]

I could listen to her improv off of this song for the whole 30 minutes

[@lara6683]

Follow me on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/lara6683 0:00 Aquatic Ambience 4:15 Hot Head Bop 7:16 Mining Melancholy 11:00 Swamp Theme 15:28 Stickerbrush Symphony 19:51 Enchanted Wood 23:40 In a Snow-bound Land

[@Darktotaled]

are we going to have a DKC2 too?

[@Darktotaled]

@LotharofHillpeople3 thought it was just similar ._.

[@CrappySystem]

damn, I clicked this and thought "I hope she plays aquatic ambience" and it just started off with that ;_; Good stuff, also stickerbrush symphony is

[@0thereaper0]

in a snow bound land is my favorite such a celestial, peaceful and pure song and I love snow

[@kane01337]

Any chance to download hi-quality versions of these anywhere ? Would love to download / purchase them if possible!? Definitely would work well on bandcamp :)

[@itsmeJonB.]

Even as a young kid I knew there was something special about the DKC games compositions and you're amazing at recreating them

[@alfredosilvaneto]

Exactly, I was always touched by those songs.

[@iluvutube22222]

@@alfredosilvaneto Same. I get goosebumps everytime I hear them

[@polmao]

We were spoiled honestly. The first two Country games are exceptional

[@a.walters123]

The underwater theme is one of the most beautiful pieces of music in all of gaming, maybe in all of music. It’s so beautiful

[@polmao]

Both DKC and DKC2's soundtrack are so special. We were spoiled in the 90s with some amazing OSTs for video games.

[@yongcai3218]

brings back nostalgic moments when i played it on snes. The soundtracks of the game is epic till this day. nothing compares to it!

[@Mrラメに]

00:00 - DKC - Aquatic Ambience 04:12 - DKC2 - Hot Head Bop 07:13 - DKC2 - Mining Melancholy 11:00 - DKC2 - Swamp Theme 15:27 - DKC2 - Stickerbrush Symphony 19:50 - DKC2 - Enchanted Woods 23:40 - DKC2 - In A Snowbound Land

[@JamesYourJamminFriendo]

11:00 - Bayou Bogie thats the correct name

[@Mrラメに]

@@JamesYourJamminFriendo no it’s swamp theme . Come back next year.

[@Mrラメに]

@@thisisaname3099 Wrong

[@Mrラメに]

@@thisisaname3099 the video description doesn’t agree with you.

[@Mrラメに]

@@thisisaname3099 But its not wrong.

[@jonathanmatos714]

Stickerbrush Symphony and Forest Interlude are the best melodies ever made

[@carlossaade3664]

And maybe aquatic ambiance

[@uzi4u182]

David Wise himself has said that Forest Interlude is his personal favorite. Amazing, amazing tunes...they'll forever touch me in a nostalgic way that no other music really can.

[@rickn4301]

Flight of the Zinger

[@edwardota1991]

Today I went to the gym at 5am, went to yoga class at 6am, then at 7am I began working and put this song on to focus. I'm having a great day Monday!

[@rodolfogarcia5911]

I showed up on your channel because of your Through The Fire and Flames covers. I saw this in my recommended immediately after I saw those. DKC is my favorite video game series. I don't know how to smack the "Subscribe" button any harder.

[@DannyScottyEnty]

The music in DKC is, hands down, my favourite music in any video game, ever, and this is a beautiful rendition of it. Absolutely wonderful.

[@LagunaLeonhart]

Play nier automata

[@polmao]

One of the reasons why I still play DKC2 every year or so since the 90s.

[@OldBuford]

DKC soundtracks were always amazing and hold a special nostalgic place in my heart but you put so much feeling into these renditions that they actually became moving, incredible work

[@daltonetzler5485]

Thank you so very much for this, these songs mean a lot to me. :) Your are an immensely talented musician.

[@kairon156]

Lara, Your one heck of a Majestic beast. Thanks for being you.

[@inuyashaspet]

DKC2 is my favorite. And now so is this video. The playing for each song is just so perfect and she nailed the cadence so satisfyingly. If Lara ever has a Best Of album, these takes should be on it.

[@TheLastSecretGarden]

That is the most beautiful rendition of "Hot-Head Hop" I've ever heard. You've taken all of these compositions to the next level. It's a treat to hear them like this.

[@bcrdaniel]

you put me 20years ago playing aqua ambience, what a sensitivity! TY

[@sinetwo]

Yeah it's almost a bit emotional!

[@PlayerOneStart]

Wow, I was not expecting how good this is! Phenomenal work. I've heard these songs over and over again through game play and covers but I don't think I've ever heard them played as beautifully as you did here. Thank you for posting this.

[@EyedMoon]

I think I just looped this video 10 times today, I'm happier than yesterday and I worked 10 times better than usual. Fuck, thanks Lara, for everything.

[@protunetv145]

Dkc has to be one of the best soundtracks i have ever heard and you played it flawlessly this was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for making this!

[@Demonskunk]

Oh man, this is great. Your renditions of these songs are hauntingly beautiful.

[@Cristian-cd2rc]

David Wise will be proud of you

[@jacobnavarro3675]

That rendition of Aquatic Ambience... *chef's kiss* What a start. Definitely liking and listening to the rest of this.

[@2BitPlayers]

This just elevated these already great soundtracks to whole new levels. Definitely would pay for this album!

[@BrenVandoley]

ugh. The Music to this game is defiantly in the upper echelon of greatest video game soundtracks of all time. You took it and made it SO MUCH BETTER!

[@jafogx]

First notes of aquatic ambience literally sent shivers down my spine :o amazing work!

[@alfredosilvaneto]

So well played. Such emotion. Great interpretation and feeling! You are incredibly talented!

[@the1337fleet]

4th time commenting on this. Simply beautiful. I've listened to this dozens of times, probably over 50 times. I'm still not tired of it. In fact, the more I come back to it, the more I appreciate this segment of art. It's the only track I have on my music player with 5 stars (I keep my "top" choices at 4 stars to reserve the last star for the extraordinary). Thank you.

[@darozuma9117]

I was in a trance listening to this pure magic...Your work is amazing, everybody should listen this!!

[@dmw870]

Aquatic Ambience, Fear Factory, and Gangplank Galleon are the best Donkey Kong 1 songs.

[@newageBoundhippie]

I'd also add Funky's Fugue and the music that plays in the Blackout Basement stage ( always forget the name of that song... )

[@DJSinisterMetal]

Life In The Mines should be up there too

[@bryantaylor57]

Ice cave chant where?

[@rickn4301]

Ice cave too

[@karma179]

The first second I already got goosebumps! Nostalgia incoming. Thank you so much!

[@manuelfernandez7948]

Absolutely fantastic. I've spent the last 27:54 with misty eyes!

[@eddiekovynev7357]

Best I've ever heard! So much passion and soul, not robotic as you see sometimes. Respect.

[@28SNaKeS]

She is seriously amazing. Subbed.

[@justinreilly3107]

Incredible you never miss a beat, stay in perfect timing and don’t make any mistakes. I don’t understand , you make it look so easy.

[@MulberryWombat]

I enjoy how expressively you’re playing these pieces. Seriously, thanks.

[@triforcecarrier]

that aquatic ambience rendition made me cry. touched my soul. thank you , you are an inspiration!

[@Clarion612]

I love the way you express the emotion that you put in every interpretation of yours

[@RodrigoLemosRL]

I have no words. I can't count how many times I came back to watch this. Thank you, thank you very much for this video. You have a fan in Brazil!

[@Greenjah81]

7:25 so dramatic performance of that piece. Amazing 20:07 such bright memories about this music. Thank you

[@NovaOrNeo]

Dkc2 is my favorite and you really did it justice!

[@ckSage]

You make these songs sound even more beautiful than than already are. Amazing work! Kudos.

[@k4ruchi]

Your rendition of Aquatic Ambience gives me goosebumps. Off to a great start!

[@langdon7x]

Wonderfully calming. I didn't realize I needed this, thank you.

[@theArkofthewild]

I've always been a huge fan of the DKC series and the soundtracks. I've always considered Hot Head Bop was a decent song but not necessarily among my favorites. With that being said, this rendition is simply incredible. I think this song gains a lot from this high quality piano cover. The composition and the varying intensity add a layer of suspense/drama, which benefits the song greatly. Thank you for this.

[@AceSinna]

Good lord what a intro, David Wise should be proud

[@Verlisify]

8:12 Perfection

[@thatlonzoguy]

you started it off with aquatic ambience and i could not have been happier about that, amazing stuff

[@PatricioGamer]

In a snow-bound land it's an amazing arragement. Sometimes makes me feel happy, sometimes makes feel sad and I cry whit it. However, always that I listen to it makes me feel quiet. Amazing Lara, thank you so much for this

[@simonvandenbroek6384]

I keep coming back to this, whenever I need to relax for a bit! I love it every time!

[@BradWolfe113]

Hot Head Bop and Mining Melancholy are my favourites! They sounded so good!

[@boomerbear7596]

Whoa... these are some hard songs to play, but you are great! Video game music (and DKC music in particular) are some of my favorites. Thanks!

[@gamertron1991]

Beautifully played as always Lara, 🙂 I love your channel i could listen to you play all day all day long!!

[@damienvervoort5868]

Wonderful !!! I love the Donkey Kong Country Music !!! And your performance is so magnificent !!! Thank you so much for this pleasure that you offer to us !!! You are a marvellous artist !!! Playing like an angel !!!

[@edwardota1991]

In less than 40 seconds you managed to make me shed some tears. 😭😍

[@Enuelle]

Your take is beautiful, it's nice how we all have a collective memory in tangent with this game. Filled with memories and experiences of our lives that have happines, melancholy, nostalgia and well being. We all played this and shared it with friends family and lovers. Again, beautiful take.

[@hellschatt]

My favourite series. Very nice. EDIT: Very nice was too much of an understatement. I absolutely love it.

[@jaderson4675]

Estou chorando aqui em ouvir você tocando essas músicas. É um sentimento tão forte que essas músicas passam. As músicas da franquia Donkey Kong nunca despontam, ainda mais com uma pessoa talentosa que és tocando em um piano. Muito obrigado Iara6683.

[@Springhope478]

This made my whole year. Seriously. Stunning. Mesmerizing. Thank you so much for this

[@starry_stelle]

These songs mean so much to many people. Thanks for this

[@Fake_Blood]

Ffs, you probably spend decades getting this good, but you play so effortless Lara, simply amazing. Also I never gave it any thought, but some of this video game music is pretty complicated!

[@matthewb9955]

This pianist oozes talent and finesse. Thanks for uploading.

[@francieleneiva1311]

Have no word to describe your pianos' habilities. Congratulation for you. I'm a huge fan of Donkey and Piano as well hahaha .. Can you imagine both together? Once again, congratulation. I wish someday I play the same way you do.

[@noxbammerxweed9292]

Wow the opening is a winner 100% 👌 brings back memories you are awesome no joke. I loved the castlevania covers also. You make me wanna play a piano.

[@baphypixel]

This makes me cry, it's really beautiful ❤

[@BakiX]

Its true, very powerful stuff. Extremely beautiful.

[@bussterx8487]

K weno k compartimos los mismos gustos de k pais eres k bueno saber de ti amiga :)

[@cristinamaiapm]

Why she hot?

[@instinct9519]

Absolutely gorgeous, the music and the streamer.

[@lourencoi.borges6879]

Iam amazed by your feeling playing the first song. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Panheim]

Yo this medley is transcendent. I know Stickerbush is the most popular, but your arrangement of it particularly slaps here. I honestly think this video could be over an hour long, with some other DK gems, especially from Tropical Freeze. That’s basically why I’m writing this comment. Please grace us with such a medley one day

[@TheCinemaSimpelton]

When it comes to favorite songs in the DKC games, Aquatic Ambience & Stickerbrush Symphony (mainly the latter) are what come to mind for most DKC fans (at least that's what I've heard)!

[@marciovenanciobatista]

Absolutely incredible ... how I love all the songs ... they all made a part of my life. Hugs from BRAZIL

[@Blurryuri]

I keep watching this video while I try to sleep, it reminds of a really good time

[@jobi1kawobi317]

This is pure bliss! David wise is a genius and so are you!

[@PhLo-Mix]

Love those DKC songs. So much emotion put into your playing. I am just starting to learn piano. I'll have to watch your hands and learn a few [million] things!

[@DjCutman]

wonderful playing and arrangements! i’ve seen you on twitch, really inspiring!

[@MattDearing]

Beautiful playing Lara!

[@Flutterbyby]

I’d love piano sheet music for a medley of stickerbush,aquatic ambience & forest interlude, in style of lara6683. It would be amazing to play. Lara’s versions are not over the top, very relaxing interpretations. Love coming back to this.

[@duskhorizon4791]

One of the best performance I have ever heard of these tracks, well done!

[@1LoveGame2]

This game is about 25 years old and even with all these modern games only a handfull can match Donkey Kong Country soundtrack.

[@finestcustard5647]

Dkc has an insane sound track and is too good for this game.

[@Valnuss]

​@@finestcustard5647 I wouldn't say too good because the game was one of the best for the platform imho but it wouldn't be as good without this amazing soundtrack.

[@finestcustard5647]

Valnuss yeah that was a typo I meant to type world. The game definitely fits the sound track lol

[@briann.farber]

I listen to this soundtrack all the time and now to see it performed like this. I'm in love.

[@Sixril]

Brian N. Farber same ! especially the 10 hours long of aquatic ambiance ❤️

[@superhunk1989]

Your heavenly piano music is so wonderful to my ears.

[@ninjasec]

Been hooked on ambient and gaming music for last 2 years or so, great work.

[@RobBonavoglia]

The Sticker brush symphony arrangement on this is the best I've ever heard.

[@williampamblanco]

Wow, great job!! DKC's soundtrack is beyond lovely.

[@the1337fleet]

I hit that like button after 15 seconds of watching. Awesome!

[@Kavardak.]

too slow. i hit after 9 seconds))))

[@SirRazler]

A Nintendo está eternamente em meu coração, por ter nos presenteados com tantos clássicos. E "Stickerbrush Symphony" é absurda, minha favorita! David Wise 🙏🏽👏🏽 Thanks, Lara!

[@kemy6775]

Now THiS is a great recommendation. I love your renditions. I play piano but I’m nowhere near as awesome as you. I’ll definitely be trying to play these. Love the intensity and passion you put into them.

[@awizardfromoz]

I always loved the music in this area of the game. It’s such a De-Stresser ☺️💖

[@andrewlacosse2096]

Finding your channel today reconnected me to a lot of childhood memories I forgot. I am in debt Lara.

[@MasterofVirology]

Why would anyone give you a thumbs down. You're amazing

[@jasoncarto]

The love of art knows no bounds. Race, gender, or national origin.

[@Lukeeeeeonetwothree]

This hits me hard in the nostalgia, I can’t even count how many times i played through the dkc series

[@VerdonTrigance]

Sounds really mysterious. Cool! Well done. Thank you. Upd: omg, here are 27 minutes of such beautiful music.

[@JsRetroVideoGames]

I was 17 when I got DK Country. The game blew my mind. The graphics were way ahead of it's time. The game play is fun and the music is great. Now I'm 47 and still can't beat the game. lol

[@KenzieTrinityDeasy]

I used to play this song on my keyboard too years ago. I’ve always loved this song, this game, I should play this again. Beautiful by the way. I’m a music teacher, you play with such grace, fantastic.

[@spas2]

Amazing. Love the Donkey Kong soundtracks and love hearing covers. Great job!

[@afriend9428]

The software company RARE or Nintendo SHOULD hire this woman and play music for all their fantastic action games!

[@BelieveUnited]

A Friend Rare is a Microsoft company and doesn’t produce Nintendo games anymore

[@stevenryan2169]

This is super good. Great renditions of some of the best video game music of all time.

[@hopewilliams-mann8220]

Thank you for bringing back such awesome memories of all my favorite games. You play them all so beautifully ♥️