The Moon Theme from Duck Tales - Big Band Orchestra Version

The Moon Theme from Duck Tales for the Nintendo Entertainment System (1989) originally by Hiroshige Tonomura and expanded for The 8-Bit Big Band. I've always loved this incredibly optimistic melody and composition, with a unique intro that switches between 4/4 and 7/8 so seamlessly!
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"The 8-Bit Big Band" is a 30-65 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music from all consoles and eras arranged in a large ensemble Jazz/Pop/Rock setting!
Blending together timeless musical themes from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, and more then re-arranging them in genres and styles of all musical inspirations, The 8-Bit Big Band has members from all around the world, but most reside primarily in New York City, and are some of the most highly sought after musicians and performers.
Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
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@CRosenMusic
FULL CREDITS:
Alto Sax 1 - Andrew Gould
Alto Sax 2 - Josh Plotner
Tenor Sax 1 - Sam Dillon
Tenor Sax 2 - Zac Zinger
Bari Sax - Adison Evans
Trumpet 1 - Bryan Davis
Trumpet 2 - John Lake
Trumpet 3 - Chloe Rowlands
Trumpet 4 - Jami Dauber
Trombone 1 - Jimmy O'Connell
Trombone 2 - Mariel Bildsten
Trombone 3 - Rebecca Patterson
Bass Trombone - Ron Wilkins
Violins - Lavinia Pavlish, Tomoko Akaboshi, Meitar Forkosh, Audrey Hayes, Francesca Dardani, Kiku Enomoto
Violas - Sarah Greene, Jarvis Benson, Laura Sacks, Tia Allen
Cellos - Sasha Ono, Kristine Kruta
Harp - Liann Cline
Bass - Charlie Rosen
Piano - Steven Feifke
Guitar - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Bryan Carter
Arrangements and Production - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Shot and Edited by Halleloo Productions
VFX/Animation by Roger Miller
Thumbnail art by @MikeKILLUZ
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[@cf-4233]

Hearing this theme on the new DuckTales show legit made me tear up. It's one of the best NES tracks ever, and this orchestra kills it.

[@evilmiera]

I was amazed they decided to go for it.

[@pikminpro2001]

@@evilmiera i mean it was on the moon and it's ducktales, they had too

[@Moeron86]

Ya, there's something about this song that also brings a tear to my eye. It's so beautiful. Personally I think the NES version is the best still, even almost 40 years later

[@JamesBaxterAHorse]

Some of the most underrated talent on KZbin

[@rezahydra]

Here here!

[@twigg_stick4858]

Agreed in every term

[@thomassmallwood1920]

They’re gonna get really big on KZbin if there’s any justice in this world

[@ryancarter2959]

Oh absolutely. Every cover is absolutely spot on

[@rilke1791]

He's a bit more than underrated, his arranging is so god tier. Charlie Rosen might just be one of the best arrangers I've ever seen

[@tsbiggles]

"She turned into a bird!" "Wasn't she a bird before?" I'm clinically dead

[@knotsnights6940]

2:25 for the people wondering....LOL

[@stevenmathews9355]

I love how in the reboot, this becomes Della's theme essentially. She sings it as a lullaby and sings it as she's trying to get off the moon. It's such a nice touch for her character.

[@quartzofcourse]

Man this cover makes it sound like a mario kart 8 track

[@pausebreakreviews]

Especially with that key change near the end!

[@romyo7698]

The power of the sax

[@8bitNuke]

i thought the same thing!!

[@Tadeo_Rodrigo_Composer]

Rainbow Road vibes!!

[@sumaryp8963]

I was thinking Mario galaxy, which works since it’s the moon theme

[@wesplybon9510]

This is one of those pieces where attention to detail is everything. If I hear that you didn't do the 15/8 thing in the first couple bars, I'm gone. This was an amazing cover on so many more levels than that. Love it!

[@Darkstridehog]

Shout out to ymfah for showing me all these amazing covers

[@jenniferbarangan1502]

Hop on And grab the right side of the bucket. - BUCKET FLY GLITCH - Skip the lab. Go straight for the tower. You need 1 paper roll and 1 charcoal so buy them before hand. *AIN'T STEALIN* *IF HE'S DED*

[@Odincdaj522004]

Nobody gonna say anything about the trombone solo guy? It hurts as a trumpet player to admit, but Jesus that was gorgeous. So was the rest of everything, to be fair.

[@brownhues]

Both the bone and trump solos were much better than the alto. That guy needs to calm down. Tone sucked too.

[@loowood2488]

This sounds so much like something out of Mario Galaxy

[@znightowlz6585]

Or monster hunter

[@loowood2488]

@@znightowlz6585 Yeah, that's true too

[@carlmontinstrumentalmusic148]

High school band director here. If you make these arrangements available for purchase you will sell more charts than Gordon Goodwin. We easily have a dozen Goodwin charts in our library and would purchase yours as well. With literally no evidence, I suspect 500k of your views are kids in HS jazz band! Thanks for considering. We are easy to find on the web. Sent a note if you have purchase links available. Thank you!

[@Kirarak]

Hiroshige Tonomura deserves waaaay more credit. This theme is ingenious! I've always loved it.

[@tzisorey]

🎶 Look to the stars my darling baby boys Life is strange and vast Filled with wonders and joys Face each new sun with eyes clear and true Unafraid of the unknown Because I'll face it all with you 🎶

[@jonathanstark9147]

Love the trombone in this. Trombone doesn't get featured enough in remixes

[@JimmyOConnell87]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@jonathanstark9147]

@@JimmyOConnell87 Is that you getting the little solo section at 2:26? It's performed wonderfully. As someone who used to play, I know what it is to coax such sweet sounds of such a cruel mistress :)

[@thinkingfubuki]

I recognize this melody, because it's been used so much in documentaries about nostalgic topics like old video games, but I never knew it had anything to do with Duck Tales. Tbh, I'd never had any idea where the song came from; it just seemed like royalty-free "nostalgia music" to me. Lol

[@paulollarsabaiii9824]

NerdGroovy One of my favorite things about the new show is that they actually reference this theme in a really cool way! I won’t mention how because of spoilers, but I highly recommend the new cartoon

[@julianlee4227]

Well you know for damn sure that this Disney music is, in fact, not royalty free

[@pj2yyy2]

@@julianlee4227 This is music by Hiroshige Tonomura , not 'Disney'

[@wordedpuppet6278]

@@pj2yyy2 Yeah, but Disney still owns the right to it you know.

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

@@wordedpuppet6278 probably, although these sorts of copyright issues (especially back in the earlier years of video games) can be cloudy. Clearly Disney at least had, or obtained, rights to use it in their newer Ducktales cartoon, but ownership may remain with the original developers/publishers of the game.

[@angelusnielson7135]

Look at the stars, My darling baby boys Life is strange and vast Filled with wonders and joy Face each new sun With eyes clear and truth I'm not afraid of the unknown Because I'll face it all with you Look to the stars And gaze up at the moon Even as these days pass I'm always thinking of you Face each new day And keep your hope alive I promise I'll be there soon It won't be long 'til I'm with you

[@biohazard724]

I started ugly crying at this moment in the show because it hit my nostalgia so hard

[@Frognungun]

CRAZY DUCK IN SPACE

[@loadeddice4696]

False, the lyrics are BADA BADA BAAAA

[@dellapj]

@@loadeddice4696Only on the bridge section (god, Paget singing that but killed me 😂)

[@Sir_Chuckly1987]

Della being absent in this video made me sad. Still good though!

[@nogens478]

can we just appreciate how skilled the drummer and harp players are

[@nelly6016]

Yeah the drummer is very underrated

[@brownhues]

Drums were great! Harp was adding texture. Sax needs to stfu.

[@nolanoliver1761]

Ducks Yes ducks in outer space From the Disney afternoon Too the mooooooooooon!

[@Beth_The_Bored]

🎶hey, Uncle Scrooge, won’t you take me along?🎶

[@kttphoenix]

Oh thank God I'm not the only one with Brentalfloss stuck in my head.

[@garrettcarter5622]

Sorry Della, *your* version just hold a candle to the original.

[@Croissantcreep]

Ah yes, Brent fans

[@musiccorruptions3755]

You could say “afterMOON” 😝

[@RyanUybengkee]

that drummer killed it! harp player was magical! trombone just nailed it! keyboard player what precision! this has always been my go-to/ feel good music! can;t seem to get enough of it

[@einootspork]

This video was just an excuse to write DuckTales 2017 fanfiction

[@rogermiller4434]

Can confirm

[@einootspork]

@@rogermiller4434 Nice job, dude! I mean I say that but I only watched the first couple episodes so who knows

[@helix2331]

like number 69, nice

[@WoofWoofWhisper]

Where was I in this?

[@spr00z83]

@@WoofWoofWhisper I think you may have been back on earth at this point.

[@eaglerobot1948]

Why am I getting so much Nostalgia I've never even played the game broooooo *BUT THE SONGS SO GOOD BROOOOOOO*

[@mathewhargreaves7912]

I can't stop smiling even though I've heard it dozens of times Like A A A A A

[@Mg-gd4sp]

SAMEEE

[@DugrozReports]

If this doesn't give you the feels, something is wrong. So congrats, your'e a person with human emotions!!!

[@knotsnights6940]

you know what makes this video powerful and meaningful? The fact that no one there is doing it to get rich.

[@diangrief7]

어릴 적 느꼈던 설렘과 벅참이 느껴져서 노래 들으며 울컥했네요 멋진 연주입니다

[@PiercingSight]

The part starting at 2:45 is so incredibly hype. I love it so much!

[@anggitaradhono6281]

and part before that I suddenly choked and cried

[@walterbirdwell3675]

I'm curious as to how many people get this on their recommended feed, and whether they are subscribed or not. Because I am subscribed but stuff from this channel never ends up in my recommended. KZbin really seems to have a problem with promoting real talent. I want more of stuff like this recommended and less garbage that I never watch (Like watchmojo lists). These videos are amazing, thank you so much for making them! This channel will reach 1 million subscribers and beyond eventually I'm sure, you deserve so much more than you have, I just feel like the algorithm is for some reason screwing you guys over.

[@Klffsj]

Likes help? (I really don't know.)

[@walterbirdwell3675]

@@Klffsj yeah I believe liking and commenting helps with the algorithm, so always do that for favorite channels that you want to support I guess.

[@prexot2341]

I came here from ymfah

[@Ly..]

I got recommended one of the Portal songs and saw this from the channel tab so can't help ya with that

[@bobfaceasdf9251]

My method is to hit "don't recommend channel" on all of the chaff that's become so prominent on the recommended - it takes a long time, but ultimately curates the experience to be focused in on things that you actually want!

[@mereth13]

It's amazing to hear not only the incredible talent in the performance and the arrangement, but also to hear just how much potential was in these old compositions that were so limited by the sound chips of the time. You know how everything you remember from childhood gets worse when you re-experience it? This is the opposite - it's like getting them again, this time in all the glory you didn't have the ability to truly appreciate as a kid. It's beautiful, and it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you so much for these amazing performances.

[@Not3xactly]

Well said

[@megasocky]

This song hits differently after watching the Ducktales cartoon rendition (with lyrics!) Whether you take it as canon, or not, it gives a new meaning to the song and definitely makes me sad thinking about it

[@MasterChibi]

It's DISGUSTING how abnormally fantastic your videos are as a whole. The music, audio quality, performance, arrangement, and the completely wonderful personal touch of the editing, bar none one of the best cover bands on youtube with their own flair worth suggesting to everyone. Please marry me. All of you.

[@rogerstephenroth8073]

Duck Tales 1 and 2 are among some of the best Disney games I remember from the NES. It seems it had a lot more fans then I expected it to have. It really was an enjoyable fun adventure game for sure

[@FaceSalmon]

I literally teared up listening to this. thank you for bringing something so beautiful to the world.

[@timpy1887]

That 15/16 at the beginning damn! 👌

[@illdie314]

One of the only covers of this theme to actually go for the 15/16, mad respect for that

[@TrueShilic]

Holy... I was JUST looking for versions of this the other day. What great timing. Excellent work as always.

[@charliedmh84]

Nowadays when you hear this song, you can only imagine it with one of two lyrics: 1- Brentalfloss’ gag comedy lyrics 2- Della Duck’s heartwarming lyrics It kinda depends on the tempo. Fast for Brent, slow for Della.

[@kttphoenix]

So glad I'm not the only one who hears both.

[@RamenTurtle]

Kudos to you, since the song is LITERALLY IN 15/8!!

[@rokilmister]

The drum track of this arragement is amazing.

[@capallan_]

The drummer woke up and decided to go absolutely ballistic!

[@samazam4221]

You know a song is a masterpiece when you feel nostalgic for a game you never even played.

[@gearyt2355]

Okay, this slaps

[@WangleLine]

yes!!

[@The_Keeper27]

Slaps harder than my dads belt

[@johnhenrymills4517]

Slaps

[@RockEsper]

Thought I'd be tired of Moon covers at this point, but apparently not. Totally loved it, amazing work! Probably the best Moon cover I've heard yet.

[@Poyostar]

Okay, this is DEFINITELY one of the best arrangements of the Moon theme out there! Heck, I'd even say that it's right up there with Tee Lopes' cover, and their cover is my all time favorite arrangement of the classic theme! Great work you guys!

[@javachef828]

Just saw these guys in Boston and they opened with this; that's how I know I was in for a legendary show

[@Trystaticus]

bless u for keeping the intro in its original meter

[@michaelmathew3454]

0:21, OML, that freaking sax part, *insert cry emoji*, SOOOO good. I wish there was an arrangement for this so bad

[@BeastOfSoda]

The one person who disliked this is Flintheart Glomgold.

[@ArendAlphaEagle]

The other 44 are from Ma Beagle and the Beagle Boys. I would say also Mark Beaks, Magica DeSpell, General Lunaris, Bradford Buzzard and his two brothers, Black Heron, Steelbeak, John D. Rockerduck, maybe Gandra Dee, the Phantom Blot, and several other Eggheads and FOWL members... but there's already hundreds of Beagle Boys!

[@Leonidae]

And I'm a child once more, playing Ducktales on my trusty NES after blowing into the cartridge.. 🥰

[@WylochsArmory]

The best video on KZbin.

[@8beeen]

This tune always hits right in the feels.

[@JohnnyTheCache]

Holy Moly!!!! This is amazing! There are so many covers of this melody on KZbin, but this is the only one that does this masterpiece justice. Super cool. Please make one where you stick even closer to the original. Extremely professional.

[@sutekhxaos]

That fill at 1:20 oml. And then cowbell!!!!

[@FR0_MAGNUM]

That 15/8 intro is so genius.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

man, this actually sounds like the credits to a video game.

[@lillianmarie7160]

gotta love that the word "MONEY!" @0:41 lines up with the three-note glockenspiel run.

[@Simrasil_]

the moon theme has to be my favorite game soundtrack of all time it's just such a good melody and it's soaked in nostalgia

[@cameravice1825]

This legit feels like music that would play while an astronaut views earth from the moon

[@PyrozPlayground]

Tears. Just right away! This so god damn majestic! :'D I am legit crying like a little idiot right now. This is so awesome! You all are fantastic! Thank you so much.

[@werxandxiii1073]

As a sax player of 20 years, I love all the love they get in this band. Too many times have I had to listen to the damn trumpets get all the fun melodies.

[@erwinlimawan3158]

"A new episode of Darkwing Duck?" You monster! Now I want new episodes of Darkwing Duck, which will never happen!

[@MirandaShadowind]

At least he's a part of the Ducktales reboot.

[@aker333]

Don't say never,they did reboot Ducktales so its always possible.

[@ArendAlphaEagle]

-we know for a fact that Gosalyn will appear, I believe Taurus Bulba as well-

[@Pooglian]

Maybe it wasn't exactly a new episode of Darkwing Duck, but last night's new episode of Duck Tales has finally put all the pieces in place to allow for a proper spin-off series.

[@mdencler]

This is absolutely incredible.

[@LeGabr]

MY CHILDHOOD I FORGOT THIS WAS FROM THAT GAME THANK YOU

[@-Unidentified_Comment-]

This should be the opening to every Disney Spectacular.

[@ballandpaddle]

DuckTales was filmed in front of a live studio audience. (C) 1989 Lorimar Television

[@headmill]

1:42 let's play a game called "Shakespeare or Margit, the Fell Omen"

[@nataliispeaks]

I was just thinking about how much I wanted a video for this! 100% confirmed, I am psychic

[@RexyElite1510]

This gives me straight up chills in a good way :)

[@allaboutthatbrass]

Absolutely amazing

[@Akaitoism]

Saw a video about you on Adam Neely's channel so I immediately searched Moon Theme to see what you could do. Good stuff!

[@DugrozReports]

When mankind colonizes the moon some day, this will be the song that plays . . . it better be . . .

[@TomiHiggins]

Amazing job! You guys do sooo well in all of these arrangements and I hope for the best in the future!

[@evilrabbid1019]

It sounds like an anime theme to all the heroes are attacking and being triumphant

[@DivineFalcon]

♫Look to the stars my darling baby boys Life is strange and vast Filled with wonders and joy Face each new sun with eyes clear and true Unafraid of the unknown Because I'll face it all with you ♫

[@8BitTrumpet]

that bone solo was spot on.

[@JimmyOConnell87]

Thanks!!!

[@yumenofujiwara]

1:47 onwards is a mood

[@AdventuresAwait123]

The seeds of melody are potent, the soul and the logos of music water it and it flourished. - me? Thankful for your work 8BBB

[@jamesg8199]

Probably one of the most brilliant songs ever written for a video game and y’all nailed it. Amazing!

[@Playachtiyalawn]

I feel like this is the only arrangement I’ve heard that gets the opening 15/16 time signature correct. Well done!

[@illdie314]

This!

[@grimcatnip]

Still the best piece of that era. I was so excited they use it in the new DuckTales series.

[@MasterWGS]

Not only was the performance great, the presentation of the video was incredibly charming. Great stuff!

[@PUZZLER366]

I love the story that goes with it

[@arsonlover2616]

This people are so talented

[@Chugalg]

Seeing this played live in Boston last week was AMAZING! Such a great show from an amazing band!

[@spehizle]

This knocked my socks off so hard, it put a hole in the wall. Subscribed, and I'm sending this to everyone.

[@revolutionoftheclassics3630]

Man I remember liking this song when I was a kid back in 1990 playing this Game on NES

[@juicychicken6779]

omg the jazzy music is velvety smooth to my ears, but the cute 8 bit animation is the cherry on top! suscribed!!

[@AstraVex]

Brilliant stuff! :) Such a hopeful and whimsical arrangement :) LOVE the animation too :)

[@SunGawdRa]

I have no idea how this theme blew up as big as it has, but I love it. Brings back good memories. When the game didn't freeze, that is.

[@tehlaser]

oh my gosh the way that trombone swells

[@jordan.newsom]

This is fantastic! The chills this brought me. Unbelievable you guys!

[@ClownDuck]

This is everything I could've ever wanted out of a modern Ducktales Moon remix. I love the little Ducktales '17 sprites, absolutely gorgeous 🥺

[@stuartcampbell4626]

Love this video for so many reasons: nostalgia for those early 90s days playing the game; the inclusion of harp in a big-band; the execution of the half-time feel at 1:37; and, perhaps above all...the multiethnic, multigendered makeup of this iteration of the band!

[@Silph_Co]

My favorite track from the album, glad to have a great video to go along with it now

[@oliverholm3973]

When this song starts, I feel like the narrator is about to explain to me what the Great Pirate Era is and recap last week's episode

[@phillyfanmatt]

First time I heard this I absolutely screamed out of joy. This is my favorite version of this beautiful song, hands down.

[@IvanAtli]

WOW This is the BEST cover I have ever heard of this EVER. Hands down. Y'all are amazing.

[@Skipatronic]

I snuck this into my old job job's Christmas playlist

[@nothingcanyouseentherenope6075]

With each new sun, with eyes clear and trueeeee unafraid of the unknown because i'll face it all with you

[@MyEpicbeardman]

A theme that would be a great news channel opener that no show is worthy enough to have!

[@maxx1110]

What a beautiful rendition of "Theme of della duck"

[@stianthomassen6693]

FlamingPizza The moon theme was composed by Hiroshige Tonomura to the Nes Duck tales game in 1989. Della theme is a rendition of that theme. Unfortunately Disney did not credit Hiroshige Tonomura who originally creates the tune.

[@Gojiro7]

@@stianthomassen6693 im pretty sure Pizza meant that as a joke

[@stianthomassen6693]

Gojiro7 Maybe, but given that Disney is not crediting Hiroshige I want to clear any doubt were it might be.

[@Gojiro7]

@@stianthomassen6693 yeah, thats pretty good point, I think you should make your own comment to inform because that is shady of Disney to do that.

[@adrianschafer9602]

This is such a banger ! love it

[@heyu187]

My most listened to song/watched video on KZbin according to my Recap.

[@zachbaker2051]

Sax man really killed it. Great job from everyone really

[@EB64]

One of, if not THE best song to come from a video game! As always, you guys NAILED IT! Always a treat to hear vg musical arrangements by you! The little adventure during the video was pretty sweet as well!