The_Mop(aka Zeke) plays Big Blue

Here's me playing the backing music from the F-Zero X track Big Blue.
I made the backing track myself, so I apologise for the rubbish-sounding programmed drums. I also apologise for the video quality - messing around with multiple compressors took it's toll.
I recorded this directly into my interface while recording the vid, that's why you can't hear me moving the mouse around or anything. This is just to clarify so you don't think I'm miming.
Finally, Enjoy :)
EDIT: Although I take it as an extremely nice compliment that people want to learn my transposed version of Big Blue - I DO NOT HAVE THE TABS. I transposed it on the spot. I can remember it but I have no way of writing it down properly. I should be getting hold of guitar pro soon, and then I can write it down properly. Until then, tabs cannot be done. Thanks.

[@octomanf-zero]

Since years, that's the best version of the Big Blue Theme in my opinion!!

[@BenoitAdam]

Yeah that's crazy. The new generation spend more time on video quality & consistency, that overtaketime on guitar playing

[@GFMarine]

man, I first listened to this back in 2008 and this is still hands down one of the best videogame covers on KZbin.

[@FreeLooK]

Same situation here so I am commenting here just so u can record that awesome cover again. Just like i did right now!! 10 years gone

[@JNPollard]

After 14 years I read the description. You did this on the spot that’s super impressive. Hope life has brought you good fortune.

[@RacingPhun]

Big blue will go down in history as one of the best game music tracks, props on your insane rendition!

[@JNPollard]

This video will forever be in my heart and it's the first video I ever favorited lol.

[@Moogerton9]

I remember discovering this video over 10 years ago, when I was just starting out playing guitar, and it's still as good as I remember. Never failed to inspire and motivate me. When I think about video game guitar covers, this is "the" cover for me. Also, that guitar is still sexy af.

[@dootieflack]

Listened to this cover on high school... 10 years ago... This is still the best on KZbin & I still love it

[@Bigolelevi]

12 years later and i still think about this video and have to watch it evey now and then

[@kantpredict]

Wow! You rock! The two things I love most in this clip are the huge arpeggios near teh end of each riff and the sound effect of the car powering down at teh end. Awesome work!

[@aallgod]

I think this was the second video I ever favorited when I started using KZbin back in like 2006... Still lovin it!

[@ZeronRebirth]

Out of all the Big Blue guitar videos, I'd have to say yours is the best. :D

[@orochikaishu]

you don't have to apologise when you create such a sweet backing track... that was almost dead on to the actual theme, nice playing!

[@codekhalil6437]

This was seriously powerful. Would love a recent version. Just fierce. Props

[@thesamplemotion]

this video is nearly as old as me lol. *feel old.* top work, younger mop!

[@DeviltoGeorgia34]

Easily my favorite from the series!!!! You made it look so easy!!! Nice job!!! 5/5.

[@jimmybobs87]

tbh this is the best big blue i've seen on youtube in all fairness

[@CDClock]

Ahhhhh I can't get over this. You are amazing, my friend.

[@doomfable]

hey man, u know the other vids of ppl who play this song are cool, but youre simply the best, you rock YYEEAAHH!!

[@cantpwnme]

hey its me again, when i started playing guitar (4 weeks ago) i wished to be just like you, now i can already play metallica on full speed except solos thats thanks to you, if i havent seen this video i would be game too much :)

[@eggwaffle]

Great vid. I love the way you play the song. Can't wait 'till you make the tab. Keep up the good work!

[@DixieTattoo]

Since years, that's the best version of the Big Blue Theme hands down

[@Njaesen]

I came here today, september 13th 2023 cause rumours are saying we are getting something F-zero related in tomorrows direct. I felt I needed this music to help that rumour come true

[@patdud]

5 years later this is still my favorite Guitar video game cover on YT

[@Bigolelevi]

i really dident even think it was possibal to play big blue on the guitar this just amazes me

[@DeviltoGeorgia34]

My favorite from the series!!! Keep rocking!!

[@huguenot89]

easily best version ive heard played. great job man

[@Meeno3000]

best version i've seen on here! awesome stuff dude

[@Tehwinstar]

Quite possibly if not the the best damn cover of such a memorable theme i have ever heard

[@rhyag123]

effing sick, my friend...love your whammy work, too

[@Ensiferum888]

By far the best cover ever, hell it's better than the original!! Props man

[@bodomReaper89]

best performance i ever saw .... very nice done man you really know how to rock !! 5/5 i tried it myself but i failed ..... just incredible ;)

[@nonomber123]

I totally agree. The best performance of a videogame tune I have seen (or heard) on KZbin yet. 5/5 easily

[@Chrisgirl867]

omg! THAT WAS F'ing AWESOME! I ♥ the F-Zero theme

[@shadow838290]

Nothing but hardcore ROCK!!! Gotta love that finisher!

[@Igelypop]

Nice work mate ^^ Was quite rad :)

[@Shoeman90]

super sick dude, i forgot how sweet the f-zero tracks were.

[@AndresNaulaB]

Awesome!! You did it pretty well! I like more metalburns style, but you where awesome anyways!! (i like the drums in your video better :p)... oh yeah little tiny mitake at 00:49 but no biggie WOOOOOO! FZERO ROCKS!

[@Pater_Robert]

This cover makes me feel goddamn thrilled! it's so good!

[@Chaeley]

... That was so hot. XD Absolutely amazing!

[@clockworkreactor]

sick that was sick and EPIC oouuuwaaaaghhh!!! lmao very well done

[@abiz]

great one 5 stars for playing big blue that sure takes me back

[@Sebychu]

PPUU-LEEEEZ get the Tab sorted out, i absolutely love the way you play this, and its sounds amazing. I may never be able to play it myself. but id damn well like to give it a shot. =) 5*

[@Ghiaccio-x1j]

damn dude!! that kicked ass!! You got some skillz!

[@DasHardock]

i love you!!! That sounds so great!!! 5 points ^^

[@Chaosedge]

simply amazing i always loved this song

[@gobgoble]

Best ever. Keep on making good stuff like this :)

[@iamstoned4life]

This was like.. WTF :O Awesome Cover + Improv or whatever xD

[@ThePrez92]

Sweet song. sweet guitar playing.

[@UsynligS]

damn, Im starting to cry now, thats my favorite song I love that song, and Finaly I see someone who can realy play it, FUCKING AWSOME PLAYED!!!!! dude your a god

[@Geodomus]

that is sick man, that is just OWNING

[@kevinastoria]

Awesome dude. that's all i can say. Awesome with capital A. Keep on rockin!

[@FalconGX]

man that is amazing. best big blue on youtube i have seen. please do dream chaser the silence track music please thats the best. great job!

[@SoulessBane]

that HAS to be modification AND overdrive!!!!!!!! NICE!!!!!!! love it

[@Maddiesolz]

you just gave new meaning to my life I

[@tanker653]

omg u rock!!!! sweet job!! i wish i could play this

[@Getaro]

What a thrill... pure love.

[@DrSlipstream]

nice playing. I think this is the only youtube vid that's actually played at the correct tempo.

[@Cinemaguy2007]

Perfect summer tune!

[@SpencerJonath]

Decide in the eyes! Best F-Zero theme ever.

[@AmoReyx]

THAT. WAS. AWESOME!!!

[@imsiepimsie]

this is o damn good i cant stop listening to it. this is like the 16th time i play this video XD 5*!

[@ErockJenkins]

I love the part at 0:50 the way it sounds. The whole song takes me back to the days of good old N64.

[@saruto]

Awesome job. Nice Ibanez JEM.

[@Bluelightning110188]

:O totally awesome! BADASS GUITAR!

[@Dummpionier]

dude that shit's awesome... love your playing

[@monneratrj]

sorry i clicked the wrong thumb... it was thumbs up! U ROCK!

[@martincastro9195]

that was freaking badass!!

[@RacingPhun]

out of all the other blues on youtube, The Mop's version is still the best

[@AndyKusanagi86]

nice divebomb at the end. ^^

[@Eliteswordfish]

Whoa! OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[@mchitti]

Excellent performance.

[@Porroquio]

man.. you are really good.. you are the bomb!

[@AndresNaulaB]

Yep! you really should! I'm looking forward to it!... Because the audio improvement is a huge step forward!

[@jmace86]

Dude! That's awesome!

[@kreftmaker]

Amazing! I really like this song

[@twb555]

Wow, that's cool. Great job.

[@jimmybobs87]

thats sick!! fooking awesome!

[@revsK]

Awesome job man

[@Cool_Hand_Luke]

EXCELLENT!!! *cue guitar shred*

[@sheiksubra]

one of the best instrumental songs ever

[@BananaTwazzler]

was moved to tears... =)

[@sillum]

Ten years, and people are still commenting on these vids. Really internet. you amaze me.

[@supercrazyguitarman2]

No

[@JNPollard]

Sillum tes

[@wabitgirl]

HELL YEAH DUDE!!! that's waaay too on time to be faked...unless you're like a professional faker or something. I think that this is quite possibaly the best rendition of this on the net that I've found. You're really tallented when it comes to playing the guitar

[@Lollage]

yeah awesome, best big blue on guitar i've ever heard

[@MrConeman]

Nicely done. Big Blue ftfw.

[@gnom333]

this is the best on youtube!

[@Neidhardt150]

Cant wait for this guy to put tabs up for this.

[@BoyOfLol]

[@ekmort]

Did some1 already tell you that your a fucking great player?! Man this is AWESOME!!!!

[@H4H0hl]

GREAT That was amazing man

[@majmop]

Get guitar pro soon! that was pretty kick ass, very nice cover

[@LYNNV1971]

i luved the ending =)

[@MightySplatts]

WOW! that just blew me away!!!

[@TheMopAkaZeke]

Have a look at the whole description. The drums were programmed using Acoustica Beatcraft. This ain't a great program, I can tell you. Now I've got a better sampler, but this was done a while ago. The drums are gonna sound fake if they're programmed, right? The guitar was recorded direcently into the PC while recording rather than using a rubbish microphone from a camcorder or something. This has already been explained.

[@McCraleb]

that was sweet dude

[@CaptAvenger2004]

5/5 dude, 5/5! U ROCK BROTHER!

[@RRBM87]

So fucking awesome man! I love this song and you played it really Great! You are the master! ;-)

[@Shortleft92]

I hope you're kidding, this is amazing

[@Houle1989]

I'm not sure of the quality difference but power tab is pretty good as well (not to mention free). Again I don't know the comparison between it and Guitar Pro. As for the video I find myself returning here again and again just to listen to the song. Great job, sounds almost like the GCN version of the song.

[@jaguarquest]

...Bravo...but no seriously that was freakin' amazing!