The Monsters Inc Theme Is Unironically Really Good.

[@CharlesCornellStudios]

Trying something different this year! Your support has been absolutely incredible this holiday season. I honestly just figured it was unnecessary to raise the price of the bundle after Black Friday, at least until the end of the year. Especially when I know there's stuff out there that's literally thousands of dollars, I personally feel like getting you STARTED is more important than just charging as much as possible, idk. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc etc I just hope you all have a great end to 2024. If you feel like starting your piano journey, I'm here for you. shop.betterpiano.com/

[@marcusyates3044]

Happy Holidays, Charles Cornell! Which is better? You Got a Friend in Me or If I Didn't Have You?

[@Joshmiller96]

Thank you for marking this so far down! I've been wanting to learn piano but couldn't spend hundreds to do it. $99 is an absolute steal.

[@alwinjoseph8413]

3:49 for a second there it sounded like “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon and Garfunkel

[@m4rior4li]

Love yout content! If I already bought your bundle a year ago, will I get access to intro to piano 2.0 once it comes out?

[@Oberkobold]

Could you maybe take a look at the Lord of the Rings soundtrack? It's my absolute favourite film score because of the genius motific writing. Lately I've really been enjoying "Gollum's Song" - I think it's harmonically very interesting

[@bmsonic7468]

I'm only 2 minutes in but I have to say what makes your videos most compelling to me is your infectious enthusiasm for just being in awe of fantastic pieces of music.

[@michael-ph3jn]

its the same with all his videos

[@Positive_Tea]

He likes that Christian crank (coffee lol)

[@billyalarie929]

It’s all enthusiastic, all the way down

[@janiomichniewski8877]

Thats why he appears to me as kinda not natural. Its kinda not natural to me that hes in awe with every song he records

[@I-AM-IS]

@@janiomichniewski8877 he likely only covers songs he’s already enthusiastic about, like I’ve never seen him analyze a Limp Bizkit tune for instance

[@basanova22]

A lot of nonsense internet memes are derived from genuinely well made art. That's part of why the memes take off. I just hope the silliness of the memes don't make people take those sources less seriously or devalue them. Monsters Inc has become a well for memes, but it is actually very good at many things. Thank you for highlighting one of those things.

[@Simon-is2xd]

Except for the ”whoppers” song…

[@cosmicspacething3474]

Loss is literally supposed to be one of the most emotional moments in the entire webcomic it’s from

[@SomethingWellesian]

Now I gotta look up if Charles has ever done a video on The Moon from Duck Tales. Edit: yup, there it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGfTimyipK2WgJIsi=au1uq_Z9P5Hs1kxF

[@rowandunning6877]

@@cosmicspacething3474it just like, completely fails at it

[@ombrenightcores]

I made a comment on a different video by a completely different content creator talking about this. There are so many songs that are incredible works of music that often aren’t taken seriously anymore simply because they’re associated with a silly joke. Like for pop examples, Marvin’s Let’s Get It On or Imogen Heap’s Hide & Seek. Both are good individual songs but no one can really listen to them without thinking of the memes that use them. Which sucks, because then they’re often labeled as “dumb” or “you actually like this song?” because all anyone can think about is comedic sëx scenes or slow motion melodramatic dëath scenes instead of the art it is

[@DragonsDenBooks]

More Randy Newman! More Randy Newman! He is an absolute MASTER. Would love to see more videos with his music.

[@randomgaming6808]

his solo music before film making was like some soulless white ray charles, but then he hit the big screen and the guy became glen miller

[@English_Thespian]

Not surprising he's good at film music. The Newmans are a film composing dynasty. Btw this man did not just call Randy Newman a soulless white ray charles. Must be a hard life being that wrong.

[@peteypablo09]

3:36 funny he said that because yes. This is LITERALLY a jazz standard haha. It's called "Rockin' Chair". I'm a little surprised Charles didn't know it. My fav recording is with Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden and it's also on youtube!

[@thomaserickson9598]

Winner winner! I got the same answer -- my memory version is Alvino Rey, Rockin' Chair (Hoagy Charmichael, 1929). Great call, music historian!

[@allenlutins]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoS1qJ6DgduLjdk

[@Pmf95k]

I thought it was dolphin dance.

[@robbiethemann]

Specifically sounds like the Bechet Trio version though, especially when they go double time.

[@robbiethemann]

(Mixed with moments of 'Deed I Do')

[@audiobutcher]

Would love a theory breakdown of When She Loved Me in Toy Story 2. Some beautiful chord progressions and the middle section is just painfully gorgeous.

[@kpdelaney6460]

Same

[@ieaiaio9]

Another KZbinr named Listening In did a video about that song.

[@wtwrush]

@@ieaiaio9I LOVE listening in and that’s a great video

[@justinleonard2304]

That songs hurts in my soul

[@NateDaBestest]

Fr

[@FSAPOJake]

I've always absolutely loved this theme. It's been living rent-free in my head since I was a little kid, long before I ever [somewhat] understood music theory.

[@Aleksandr_Skrjabin]

Same, It's amazing

[@ParkerReincke.]

I've been waiting for this video 0:11

[@KevinMcBride7]

The intro is just a more upbeat version of “If I didn’t have you” from the movie. I always liked how both were used.

[@Rosadon]

how have I NEVER put that together. Amazing

[@trompeta79]

That's this song though? Lyrics If I were a rich man With a million or two I'd live in a penthouse In a room with a view And if I were handsome No way It could happen Those dreams do come true I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have Wouldn't have nothing Can I tell you something? For years I have envied You're green with it Your grace and your charm Everyone loves you, you know Yes I know, I know, I know But I must admit it Big guy you always come through I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you You and me together, that's how it always should be One without the other, don't mean nothing to me nothing to me Nothing to me Yeah I wouldn't be nothing, if I didn't have you to serve I'm just a punky little eyeball, and a funky optic nerve Hey I never told you this, sometimes I get a little blue Looks good on you But wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Let's dance Haha Look ma, I'm dancin'! Will you let me lead? Look at that it's true, big guys are light on their feet Don't you dare dip me, don't you dare dip me, don't you dare dip me Ow, I should have stretched Yes I wouldn't be nothing, if I didn't have you I know what you mean Sully, because I wouldn't know where to go Me too, because I- Wouldn't know what to do Why do you keep singing my part? I don't have to say it Aww, say it anyway 'Cause we Both know it's true I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you Wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you One more time It worked! I don't have to say it Where'd everybody come from? 'Cause we both know it's true Let's take it home, big guy I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have You, you, you A-E-I-O, that means you, yeah

[@KevinMcBride7]

@ that’s the one. The opening theme changes the style and makes it instrumental.

[@KirkKiyosadaTome]

As a soprano sax player, the Monsters, Inc. theme is my absolute favorite. From the same soundtrack, Boo's Going Home always makes me cry. Thanks for another super fun vid!

[@Germsrosolino]

Ok the shot at Hawk Tuah coin was the best part of the video. Also the analysis of this toon. I remember learning this on trombone for my niece because it was her favorite movie. Such a cool track for a random pixar flick

[@jamesaitken5653]

I would have spat out my drink at the phrase "Hawk Tuah pump & dump" if I had any in my mouth at the time. Imagine having to explain this portion of the video to your children in 5 years' time... it would make absolutely no sense to future generations

[@birdlad]

In my head, this IS a standard. Not just this fast version, but also the slower version with John Goodman and Billy Crystal singing. I’m a band director and I gave it to my jazz band as one of their contest tunes! Great melodies, great for solos, it’s the whole damn package.

[@NightmareNate]

what arrangement do you use??? trying to get my director on board lol

[@AwsamNick]

YO? Anyone notice the super cinematic camera at 0:53? Charles is really stepping up his game!

[@justcama]

Woah, I didn't notice at first

[@kadenhansen]

Jazz seems like that care-free feeling you get when you wanna just chill out. My bet is they chose to put jazz in this movie for this reason. What a world this would be if this phenomenon didn't exist.

[@Green_Magnum]

Dude I fricken love your content. I love your taste in music, your enthusiasm, as well as your mentality towards understanding music. It really helps me understand it easier and I really appreciate the time and work you put into the videos to accomplish that. Thank you so very much, you are amazing, please keep up the good work!!!! I will forever be a supporter!!!

[@ethanfosterYT]

9:32 now THAT was a smooth ad transition 😂

[@kevinkirkland8762]

Came to say that. Should do a class on ad segues!

[@Jonas_firejo4]

I love Charles but I wasn't expecting him to be educated or brain rot/meme coins

[@tjppercussion]

"the hawk tuah pump and dump" got me lmao

[@brendenschatz1748]

I have been reaffirmed that adding this song to my jazz playlist was _not_ a mistake

[@JackThomss]

9:20 WHAT A SEGUE! 😂 Respect using Christmas songs as the reference with the timely upload

[@philh98]

Monsters inc is the reason I love jazz. Ever since I was 4 and saw this movie for the first time. Thanks for the in depth video Charles, and Merry Christmas 🎄👍

[@Vasu_129]

This might be the last video on your channel this year that's why I just wanted to say thanks for kind of changing my life lol. This year I found my love for music and completely understand theory. Part of that knowledge is from this channel and I'm always happy when a new video is released because I finally understand everything you say 😅

[@chromadeline578]

I remember listening to this song again sometime after I got into music remembering how funny I used to think it was, but seeing it in a TOTALLY new light once I had a different understanding of it. Seeing you break it down like this is always so nice to see, thanks for this!!

[@AnthonyGarvert]

YES I've been waiting for you to do this one. One of the most underrated Pixar themes maybe all time. Especially given your jazz background this is right up your alley.

[@metrosuez7475]

last year this was my number 3 on spotify wrapped. i think about how good it is quite literally twice a day.

[@sambrownmusic3144]

I've been saying this for YEARS. This was going to be a Gypsy Jazz Guitar duo piece for my senior recital (2020 lock down happened so it was canceled) but all my prof's were so confused when I pitched it to them. "Like the kids movie theme song?"

[@thomaserickson9598]

The theme's main lyric phrase bears a striking resemblence to the 1929 jazz song "Rockin' Chair" by Hoagy Carmichael. I couldn't believe how similar these two jazz pieces sound. I knew the tune by memory from hearing the version by Alvino Rey on a WWII compilation. Check that version out: it has an excellent girl chorus on vocals that is similar to the Andrews Sisters.

[@apowellintheweeds]

"Bored? Go practice." Wow. I can't tell you how many times I heard that as a kid. But I learned 2 instruments then, and three more since because, it's about the journey, right?

[@desxxvi]

Got your course bundle just in time, already been a game changer. Something about my teachers monotone and mundane attitude makes your approach much easier to approach. Love ya bro ❤️

[@caglayankayhan8084]

I had missed the black friday sale, REALLY appreciate extending the discount!!

[@Nielsen.Brian.P]

Crazy how there's multiple songs that parts of this (Have Yourself a Merry Christmas too) remind us of - the "Christmas Chord" is everywhere =)

[@Ethan_Buchanan]

9:36 Charles says Hawk Tuah for everyone to hear

[@ciaranwalshe_vocalist]

I adore your videos Charles. I’m a piano vocalist but I always feel like I’m lacking something harmonically cos I never studied jazz. To hear your in depth geek outs on these awesome works of art, it just fills my soul. I’m over here in the UK btw. So you have some hella reach! Merry Christmas! 🎄 ❤

[@gregjacksmusic]

Randy Newman is a genius!!!

[@Puddlesoak]

3:49 Bridge over troubled water 👀

[@Benjy52]

It’s already a jazz standard in my school. I wrote a lead sheet for the school band and the teacher sometimes has us play it!

[@ewwieewwieeee]

i love these videos. monsters inc was my FAVOURITE movie as a kid it’s so good! the music is awesome

[@MayaMeii17]

The whole soundtrack of this movie is something I will never forget

[@jamesonrichards5105]

I’ve been waiting for this video for so long dude

[@drewsmith3953]

FINALLY! This has been on my jazz classics playlist for years now, so glad to see someone recognize it for the amazing tune it is!

[@metallicarocks911]

What a nice surprise to see this video. I say this, because I LOVE the Monsters Inc theme for its whimsical nature for a jazz-inspired pop theme. It is unapologetically an A-tier Randy Newman composition that does require a break down like this. Thank you for making me better appreciate my younger years through a detailed, yet accessible, breakdown of this iconic tune. :)

[@filippesta8953]

One of my favs!! You are amazing!! Thank you!!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

The value of these videos is the enthusiasm. Well done Charles!

[@Cred_1]

This is seriously one of the most underappreciated pieces of music. You just can't find any good covers of it anywhere. I think it'd be nice if you could do that. (And btw, those slowed down moments of you explaining the chords sounded really nice)

[@allenlutins]

How about this cover from 1929? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoS1qJ6DgduLjdk

[@Sreven199]

One of the funnest bass walks I've ever had the pleasure of learning

[@mysteriousjess.]

You got me into studying Jazz at university and I’ve been loving it ever since. Thank you ❤

[@RickJohnson]

The Lick @ 15:29?

[@_CertifiedHoodClassic]

Thought i heard the Mario Lick too😅

[@SethCrowderMusic]

This theme is insane! Thanks for sharing music charles! I appreciate it!

[@ORE0789]

12:35 Are we getting another Vince Guaraldi video this Christmas?

[@labro1330]

what piece was that he played I knew I recognized it

[@ORE0789]

@labro1330 what child is this by vince guaraldi trio

[@CRNGD]

That monsters inc soundtrack is so peak. If not for Scare Floor, the main theme would be my favorite from the entire soundtrack.

[@EllaShartiel]

Yesss

[@javierlisniczuk5599]

7:07 Charles dropping unintentionally the MacGyver intro

[@ceboz]

😂👍🏼

[@jazzyboydc]

I can see ur passion for music theory but it goes straight over my head. But honestly ur enthusiasm brings u in. I know most of ur videos are music theory based but id love to see u perform more often

[@BunnLilah]

Neat to see you tackle this! I was looking for analysis of this song a few months back and couldn't find any.

[@marcusyates3044]

Happy Holidays, Charles Cornell! Which is better? You Got a Friend in Me or If I Didn't Have You?

[@xstian]

If I didn't have you is better imo

[@MyNameIsNeutron]

Time of Your Life

[@SchokokuchenLP123]

"Rockin' Chair" is the jazz standard called that inspired this recording I think.

[@coltmaster1911]

Yea when he said “this is a jazz standard” I thought he was going to say Rockin Chair… pretty much the same song

[@DavidEnriqueAM]

Merry Christmas Charles!!!! 🎉

[@jbponzi1]

Practically lost my mind when this theme opened the movie. It was so different than the first three soundtracks. Randy Newman set this up to tell us this will be no ordinary buddy story.

[@SkippertheBart]

This song always felt very Dixie-ish to me. You could hear this playing on the promenade of a steamboat. Almost a jazzy rag, don't you think? Edit: Randy loves himself some Americana, just sayin'.

[@mhlendor9861]

As a bari and sometimes bass sax player that ONLY plays jazz, I have no idea what this guy is talking about😂😅

[@TheJamHammond]

In the past few years I've discovered a few local jazz jams- I wouldn't expect them to play this theme over the standards, but I absolutely think it would fit perfectly. If I ever get a chance, I'd love to perform this. Pixar movies have some wonderful music, I watched WALL-E yesterday, score by Thomas Newman (Randy's cousin) any film that Thomas Newman does, Finding Nemo, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile... I just know I'm listening to music by him. I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something about his beautiful harmonies that are perfect for the situation, whether it's deep space, the deep blue sea, or a bleak prison. I listen to the song 'Down to Earth' quite a bit.

[@rylar717]

It's true! I have not been bored since I purchased the Better Piano bundle - its worth it at that price and I have learned a lot!

[@sebYB67]

Really disappointed we didn't get to see you react to the solos! They're gorgeously played. I remember learning the piano solo a long time ago because it's a masterclass in how to navigate classic chord structures.

[@bradfordbenner5362]

5:36 🎵 May your days be merry and bright 🎄🎵 _Nostalgia_

[@brendonshapiro3741]

I've always thought this is one of the best opening credits sequences of all time.

[@trickysam04]

It's just "Ol' Rockin Chair" by Hoagy Charmichael (1930), with a different bridge...

[@theholyokapi]

See, I don’t get this opinion at all, I searched for this song, played it in 2x speed and they don’t even sound close, maybe it’s some key signature/chord structure argument but in terms of both songs They sound nothing alike? What am I missing?

[@TaylerMadeAudio]

4:28 Godspeed ahh chord progression

[@mr.figgles]

Ok, I thought I was having a schizo moment when I brought up Monica Martin’s Go Easy Kid for the first chord, but now I see this, and James Blake is on both those songs. Who wants to find 70 different songs to stitch together into the piano part for this video?

[@JukeboxOddities]

The first motif of the actual theme right after the intro sounds like the opening motif of "Dolphin Dance"

[@matreimer]

I've been saying this for years!!! Thank you for talking about this incredible tune!

[@Digitalsurfer265]

Now I desperately want to watch Monsters Inc! Side note, how much do you practice a song before making a video? Or are you one of those gifted people who can play things instantly? 😂

[@xstian]

He stated before he has relevant pitch. So he can identify notes by comparing it to a reference note (textbook definition). So he can learn and play stuff pretty quickly.

[@ethannorton564]

What most people don't get is being able to play stuff after only a listen or two isn't necessarily a gift it's a learnable skill. Knowing music theory and having good pitch knowledge is super helpful in these situations.

[@pe8268]

I thought to lift my headphones when the tune first started playing in the intro due to expecting the insane volume boost version and I was not disappointed😂 Thank you for breaking down the true brilliance of this piece!

[@1471SirFrederickBanbury]

I always loved the very Dixieland/Morton way that clarinet was. Sounds like a great mix of Morton and later pieces.

[@friwillyy]

Hell yeah! This reminds me vibes-wise of the „Olsen Gang“ theme. It’s an old danish movie series. Worth a watch and the music is gold!

[@HeathenHammer80]

It doesn’t matter the subject. I know the video will be excellent!

[@nae0___]

merry christmas! watching this the morning of :3

[@buitenkliniek]

Fun to pay attention to the guitar strumming chords chromatically... Maybe do a Freddie Green spotlight sometime. I used to play in a basie style bigband and the interaction piano and rhythm guitar might be an interesting episode for you... The power of chromatic tri tone substitutions!

[@DEE-jk3rb]

Monsters Inc. was that childhood movie for me that stuck so much. I used to know all the script word per word from start to finish that the dialogues had been carved in my brain. When I tried to trace back my likeness for Jazz music, eventually I realized I was already being exposed to good jazz phrasing and licks from a movie at a young age. Even before I dug deeper in jazz music, whenever I hear someone say jazz, the first lick that pops in my mind is this opening theme. I miss the old Pixar themes.

[@soundninja99]

It's awesome. We jammed to it as the ending (thank yous and such) of a stage show last year and it was super fun (I was on the drums)

[@jeremymbuss]

@7:20 - "We're just using every chord and making it dominant so that it functions as a five chord heading somewhere else." Like magical doors in the finale of the movie, jumping from place to place :)

[@oscardoestbn]

This track is one of my all time favourites, especially that Andy Martin trombone solo, just amazing

[@labro1330]

@12:27 what is that piece?? I think its from the Charlie Brown Christmas album but I can't tell the piece (pls help)

[@labro1330]

I found it LOL its "What Child is This"

[@martindraft]

Great video! I would love to see your analysis of Inside Out theme, it's so simple but so touching for everyone i talked with about it.

[@pablors33]

Surprise to me that you dont came for this AMAZING tune before. Best jazz tune in a animation ever

[@woodruffashbourne8372]

It is jazz standard. It's Rocking Vhair by Hoagy Carmicheal.

[@kylezo]

No it's not.

[@ryan.noakes]

Thank you for taking the Vince Guaraldi tangent, my brain was going "wait stop, this sounds like that, explore it!"

[@whovian1018]

We have a version of this my conductor did up for our Sax Ensemble and it’s honestly so much fun, especially when he gets to play sop for it and there’s 6 parts going at once. Great tune and even greater sax piece. Kinda sad I’m leaving the ensemble now, but I’ll probably find a group to play it with again 🙂

[@fadran11]

Love the video as always! Nothing quite like some jazzy memes to kick off my day. ... by the way, have you considered flipping the video image horizontally, so that your motions on the physical piano roughly match up the piano graphic overlay? It's a little weird when your hand is going down and the notes are going up, and vice versa.

[@AttackGoalie]

Man, I've always loved this theme! A core memory of mine was visiting Disneyland when I was young, and a saxophone quartet coming out and playing this on Main Street, it was so much fun! Another Pixar song that I've always loved that I feel not many people talk about is "The Flik Machine" from A Bug's Life, which, go figure, is also Randy Newman.

[@Someone-jn2kf]

I have recently refound this soundtrack and let me tell you, I've been listening to it. It's just lovely, I keep discovering things in it!!

[@fernandaroig2964]

3:49 this sounds just like what the score plays at the very end of the movie. only now I realised that the score was just basically playing the theme but decomposed into its chords AAAAAA

[@brickythebrick3361]

Banger vid, keep it coming!

[@jkingn-d5m]

I'VE BEEN SAYING THIS! I love playing this chart! I've played it live many times, and I'm sure many people don't even realize that its from a kid's movie.

[@BirdPie17]

Hey Charles, loving all of the analysis on TV show themes we all know and love. Could you please cover the Bob the Builder theme in a future video? That would be great, as that theme is soooooo catchy.

[@BigPapaMitchell]

Shoulda played the full version instead of the movie version, there was a bit more left that gets cut off

[@greenday61892]

And includes the piano solo no less! Would've loved to see him break that down.

[@lorenzovolonte2704]

Charles you REALLY should listen to another version of this intro. There is a beautiful piano solo before the ending, you can't miss it!

[@matthewpullicinomusic]

such a cool breakdown! thanks for sharing :)

[@smith507]

I don't think Charles has ever talked about the Aristocats but when I watched it as a kid, I loved the music but never understood why until later on. No wonder I grew up loving jazz

[@_AF__]

I would love to hear you and a band play your own take of this!

[@thesupremechi93]

Awesome video man! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider reviewing Sonic Mania -Lights! Camera! Action! Studiopolis Zone Act 1. I love seeing you explore and discover gaming soundtracks. So many hidden gems (Sonic pun intended 😂). Seriously though, the keys on this one are insane. Take care!

[@briand8335]

I just heard this by myself and the duet between the sax and the trombone mimicking Mike and sully drew me into the theme.

[@MagnumCalibre75]

You can tell from the very first notes that it was written by the great Randy Newman, who also scored all Toy Story films, A Bug's Life, Cars, etc.

[@StackOfPancakes2216]

Plus, it's Soprano Saxophone, which I'm always impressed by as amateur Alto/Tenor sax player who shits their pants if i even look at a Soprano sax.

[@mr.figgles]

4:28 Monica Martin’s Go Easy Kid. Entirely common, I’m sure you could find the sound all over the place, I just had a schizo moment cause it’s the same chord played very similarly. Good song too, would definitely recommend to just about anyone.