The Secret of Monkey Island Opening Theme (feat. DiscoCactus)

The opening theme of The Secret of Monkey Island, composed by Michael Z. Land, and arranged for brass ensemble and DiscoCactus by Thomas Kresge.
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Featuring...
The Game Brass:
🎵 John Robert Matz: Trumpet
[www.johnrobertmatz.com]
🎵 Robby Duguay: Trumpet, Video
[www.robbyduguay.com]
🎵 Danny Flam (From ConSoul Big Band): French Horn
[ / consoul ]
🎵 John Stacy: French Horn
[ / thejohnstacy ]
🎵 Daniel Romberger (DannyMusic): Trombone
[ / dannymusic ]
🎵 Alex Hill (WarTubaFox): Tuba
[ / wartubafox ]
🎵 Thomas Kresge: Arrangement, Mix
[www.kresgemusic.com/]
DiscoCactus:
[discocactusmusic.wixsite.com/...]
🎵 Doug Perry: Marimba, Percussion
[dougperrymusic.com/]
🎵 Laura Intravia: Flute
[www.lauraintravia.com/]
🎵 Ben Wallace: Keyboard
[ / drthrex ]
🎵 Matheus Garcia Souza: Violin
[twitch.tv/math_effect]
🎵 Pete Bobinski: Guitar
[pvbaudio.bandcamp.com]
🎵 Sam Bobinski: Bass
[www.sambobinski.com/]
DiscoCactus is a collective of arrangers, composers and performers that specializes in clever, creative arrangements of video game soundtracks that blur the lines between contemporary art music and pop culture. The ensemble comprises a six-member core of game audio professionals that serve as DC's arrangers as well as performers. Boasting an array of diverse musical backgrounds from rigorous classical training to fearless improvisation, a DiscoCactus performance is a genre-bending experience where audiences are treated to a plethora of musical styles, all arranged from original video game soundtracks. From hardcore gamers to casual observers, DiscoCactus is an experience for anyone to enjoy.
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Notes from Thomas about this arrangement:
Ah… there's nothing like the hot winds of the Game Brass blown' in yer face. Summer is here, mateys, and we're sailing in with the crew from DiscoCactus to bring ye an arrangement of the Opening Theme from the Secret of Monkey Island! This laidback, occasionally ominous, piece maybe doesn't do a lot to warn ye about how ludicrous yer adventure through the Caribbean is going to be, but that's also true of any DiscoCactus performance.
Every musician in DiscoCactus is an absolute virtuoso, and it was important that they all get a chance to feature themselves. I also wanted to take some cues from their own arrangements, especially those of keyboard player Ben Wallace, and a certain vocal break late in this track is an homage to that.
So hop aboard, and prepare to be insulted by this Game Brass/DiscoCactus mash-up!
#MonkeyIsland #DiscoCactus #VideoGameMusic

[@theGameBrass]

Thanks for watching! We're happy to announce a new album "Brassino Isles Tropical Cruise!" featuring this track and fifteen more fun island themes from video games, arranged by Thomas and featuring the Game Brass and a wide variety of friends. Check it out! thegamebrass.bandcamp.com/album/brassino-isles-tropical-cruise-a-video-game-getaway-with-friends

[@SleekMinister]

You are so swell.. Lot's of love and respeck from the Northway

[@Sleeplessmaster]

Heard about the news, happiness is shining across my face, and while searching for the theme song, I stumbled upon this vid: auto subscribed! You guys rock, nay! You QUARTET like a mutinous crew! 😄

[@user-me2nz7qd9s]

Как будто цирковой оркестр в пандемию

[@APCYQT]

This is the second best cover of Monkey Island´s Theme that Ive ever seen

[@theGameBrass]

Monkey Island? That's the most ridiculous theme I've ever heard!

[@pilot70]

Second best? What's THE best?

[@APCYQT]

​@@pilot70 "That's the second largest monkey head I've ever seen". Guybrush.

[@Lippeth]

@@pilot70 The one with eight floppy drives of course

[@BringMayFlowers]

@@Lippeth PC Speaker, surely?

[@lexiheart6558]

I'm glad that no one has forgotten this awesome game series. My dad passed away last year and this is one of the games I'd sit on his lap and watch him play when I was a kid. For MI one he'd read what the characters were saying in different voices. Kind of an early play through type of situation I guess.

[@WisamSafi1978]

Love this story.

[@Explosives238]

With the announcement today of Return to Monkey Island, I feel like now is an exceptionally good time to be here!

[@theGameBrass]

We are SO excited about the announcement, can't wait to return!

[@maskcollector6949]

Couldn't be happier to find out this news here.

[@samditto]

Wait yeah woah

[@Mathertron]

I am literally crying thinking about how every person in this video fought like a cow, learnt a rhythym, and did so many other Monkey Island things. This is a veryuy beautiful thing.

[@TheHoaxShow]

It was appropriate because some fought like a dairy farmer too!

[@botdetwitch8939]

DEEP IN THE CARIBBEAN... ... the amazing orchestra

[@willem6360]

Gotta thank Sea of Thieves that I came across this most beautiful music piece in video game history

[@georgH]

Stan's previously owned instruments XD That touch was just brilliant!

[@ozziemonkey4790]

This is the best cover ever! Seeing all these fans come together to celebrate this series and its wonderful music brought a tear to my eye. The Monkey Island fandom is the gift that keeps on giving. You hear that Disney?

[@nbagehilfe]

Not only 1 tear :D

[@dmin72]

A LOT of tears... :D

[@derrickowen8162]

I kind of hope that Disney doesn't become too aware of this series. In fact, I hope they sell the rights to the franchise before they realize what they have. Otherwise, it will be destroyed like everything else that Disney touches.

[@DefinitelyReagan]

Well said my dude. Bravo. Fun coincidence seeing you here too! 😂

[@invisibledrax4943]

this makes me so happy

[@Ertenian]

The flute solo at 1:52 gives me life. This is an absolute wonderful rendition. Big thanks to all the talented people involved in this! Remarkable result, well played!

[@Bashar3A]

That ending "Thanks for Watching" was amazing

[@Crazymind2]

Smiles, shivers, tears.

[@tomservodoctor42]

This is, hands down, the best rendition of the Monkey Island theme I have ever heard. Makes my heart soar!

[@leobiston8336]

Me at the end of the music : AGAIN !

[@DocoptikN]

40+ old you made me to have tears in my face. It's absolutely amazing cover because you love the game and that expressed in the video

[@futski]

Man, I hope the folks who made these tunes years ago - know how much it is still being enjoyed, and how it has followed us for so long. Videos like this one is just brilliance, and such skilled musicians going all out. (it's ok, bookcase guy - you're still awesome) And the Lechuck theme just hinted at, phew. Thanks for doing and sharing this one!

[@jeffwolcott7815]

Monkey Island, the second best point and click franchise ever.

[@realkirt]

no way IT IS number 1 of all time!

[@nickh.4940]

@@realkirt I hate to be that guy, but it was a joke / reference to how Guybrush calls many things the "second best". lol

[@AnjinThomas]

Stan cameo was fantastic!

[@LaurentheFlute]

I love literally everything about this, especially Robby as Stan at the very end, oh my god. You're all such good musicians and also so much fun!

[@theGameBrass]

Thank you so much! It was great that we could all come together and perform something so fun an fantastic! We're happy you enjoy it!

[@Ayanami3rd]

It's a crime that this has so few likes.

[@TheXXIIIrdVet]

Can't give this enough Likes. Amazing work! Truly magnificent

[@nesli7575]

this is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes. i don't know what it is about monkey island that makes me so freakin happy and nostalgic when i even just think about it... the music, the characters, the humour.. i always think about how blessed i am to have had such amazing childhood memories with this game!

[@RodoChaska]

I come back to this video every once in a while, the best cover ever of this theme, the nostalgia and happiness it brings to my soul is immense, it cheers me up whenever I need it, thank you!!!

[@gbcleite11]

BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!!!!!

[@london3618]

This brings a big smile on my face this early Monday morning! Hail Guybrush Threepwood and Fester Shinetop! 😆

[@ZoktTony]

Bravo!!! Bravo!!! Braaaavo!!!!

[@Der_Ingoist]

Frank Drebin says: I love it!!

[@marcografch]

So cool! I almost forgot the 3 headed monkey behind me

[@nolanoliver1761]

I hadn’t heard of this game before but now after listening to this cover for the third time I want nothing more than to play it!

[@niaschim]

I don't wanna play monkey island. I just wanna listen to a million different epic covers of the main theme. But I'm weird as hell. First time I heard it was a trigonometry video which played it simultaneously alongside the greenhill theme from sonic... ...which was so dope it distracted from what I was learning lol

[@virtuous70]

The Monkey Island series is my all-time favorite game experience. Especially 2.

[@stofosaurus]

Play it! You're in for suuuuuch a treat my friend. All the monkey island games are on Steam and most other console platforms as enhanced editions. My favourite is Money Island 2 LeChuck's Revenge. But they are all great!

[@corey-5654]

You're missing out. Great games. Try without a walk-through first.

[@niaschim]

K I'll play it too...😞

[@bobplusbill]

Monkey Island stuff is rarely covered and you guys did a great job on it, musically and visually. Well done!

[@federicosalvadorsanchez2817]

Just amazing !!!! More grog!!!!!

[@LosJuegosdelPitifuny]

I need to drink Grog!!! What a Cover!! The best of the best.

[@giacomomagno398]

pure art

[@LieorDie24]

Oh yeah really great thats really how people should do music together

[@ciskfowi3t]

Thank you for the goosebumps 🙏

[@NounOzlos]

Oh man, this rocks.

[@cmdrreggit]

Michael Land would be proud! 💜

[@treerich1858]

Thrillville anyone? Great cover btw!

[@RobertVanWeersch]

This is amazing! A great medley of several themes from the game, perfectly arranged and played. Also, nice touch with the clothing and humor. And of course the small jokes like the three-headed monkey and Stan. Ladies and gentlemen, I salute you for making the best remake of the MI theme, ever!!!

[@KendyBeraldo]

The best ever version of all internet !

[@DacianGradaMusic]

now that's the perfect crossover for sure

[@rossmcdevitt328]

Daaaaaang this is amazing

[@GreenPonderer]

Brilliant sound and funny video! Fan for thirty years... Greetings from Germany

[@ytasliel]

Arrrghh!! 🐒

[@mfcohiba]

Reminiscent of when I first got the game, heard the theme through the pc speaker, then bought a soundblaster card. Was a quantum leap lol and this rendition is the same type of leap! Awesome

[@bouchezbenoit7597]

Very nice.... i love it

[@Goludan]

How appropriate! You fight like a cow! love this arrangement

[@Sternenfanger77]

Wow. This is really it! You made the Original even better. I knew the game since the 90s. You rock!

[@Octovisuals]

Love it. Monkey Island has something special in its music, atmosphere, characters (especially Elaine)... It's VERY pirate and very adventurous! Thank you!

[@maskcollector6949]

Ya'll killed it.

[@rz6354]

Flute solo after marimba part in 1:40 is pure amazing and transition to violin part... 😍 👍👍👍

[@axonis2306]

Ah, that was REALLY satisfying. Thank you very much!!!

[@88_Delta]

Goosebumps!

[@edoardomaggiolo9464]

Super work, guys!

[@carlwahlstream797]

The right theme version for a Monkey Island number 6, excellent cover.

[@shahzadb]

Amazing !!! Amazing !!! Amazing !!! Elation !!!

[@DiemitdemLicht]

Just amazing. I love the outfading at the end.

[@deltic1964]

Ive got all the Monkey Island Games and this music is just wow

[@theGameBrass]

Thanks for listening

[@TomTomSatNav362]

This might just be the single greatest thing I've ever heard

[@IsrafelCello]

Holy crap! The Game Brass and DiscoCactus joining forces!! I am so here for this!

[@Im_Andrecito]

Wow this is phenomenal

[@federicosalvadorsanchez2817]

Alucinante...!! Mas grog!!!!!

[@englishwithphil42]

Beautiful performance!

[@theGameBrass]

Thank you very much!

[@charlienesmith9998]

Doug's costume is on point!

[@theGameBrass]

Absolutely! He really went all out!

[@martingrecco6869]

This is amazing, greetings from Argentina

[@knikanderrr]

Loved the game and its fantastic music score. That I later grew to like Jethro Tull and other prog rock is hardly a surprise

[@DrumUltimA]

Ahhh this was so much fun! Thanks so much for having us!

[@theGameBrass]

Thank you so much for joining us on this! It's absolutely fantastic! Killer solos too, Doug!

[@Troest87]

Nice details with the inventory items, Stan and the other ingame references!

[@Nellski]

Woooooow!

[@pilot70]

This should be the end credits song of the game... AWESOME

[@AbandonQuest]

I have watched this many many many times at this point. Very great, in every way. Thank you so much for making this!

[@theGameBrass]

Thank you many many many times!!!

[@irinajankucic717]

OMG!!! This is amazing!!!! 😍 😍 😍

[@helgemeyer6511]

If I wasnt' already happily married I'd fall in love with the flutist. Apart from that: I love all musicians who play Monkey Island.

[@wissyissy80]

Woooow weltklasse

[@noniymyordenadorelbobo1001]

a masterpiece just perfect, it brings back at my childhood love you

[@freedomofspeech2100]

I fainted at 3:03 so good...

[@StumpsforLimbs]

This is great! That xylophone player's the real rockstar here, lol.

[@asmotaku]

Glorious !

[@davet2825]

Wow!

[@JorgeL721]

I really wish I could see this group do the SCUMM BAR theme. That would make my year something great!

[@minispidercule8045]

THIS IS AMAZING !! I LOVE THIS MUSIC AND GAME ! xD

[@Makeupmusicandhattery]

Nicely done! Doing some catch up and introducing my son! 😊😏

[@hfabulous]

Incredible work, everyone!

[@theGameBrass]

Thank you, Henry!

[@Holodoc76]

I love Stan at the end :D

[@dariosgroi2720]

Che grandi!

[@giannisioannidis3074]

31 thousands likes only????should have billions.they made a magnificent cover.they love monkey islands and it reflects in their wonderful music

[@marksecker6606]

thank you all so much... I was really running on the last of my strengnth these days... Thank you ...for being here for a moment in time

[@theGameBrass]

Hey, genuinely: thank you for being here

[@42paparia42]

This has got to be the best version ever! (and I've watched Video Games Live)

[@nbagehilfe]

OMG! Goose bumps! It's just too good! Flashback at its finest!

[@donnylurch4207]

My new favorite cover of one of my life-long favorite songs.

[@piratemin_vr]

Oh god that's just brilliant. I would've loved to play accordion with you guys on this.

[@feydrautha80]

Thank you!

[@Jopuli]

Chills almost all the way. This elevated nostalgia on another level. Amazing. Thank you!

[@hago66]

Oh man this is so good and the outfits add big bonus too!

[@cmm170526]

LOVED it!!!! Thank you very much!!!!!

[@podrikpo]

BRAVO!!!!! THIS IS EPIC!! SOOO MUCH LoVE!!!!!!!!!!

[@niedda17]

So beautiful.

[@matfly4832]

Such a kickass cover! Great arrangement, great performance! You guys all certainly know how to get a-head in entertainment!

[@Mikeke352]

This. Is. Phenomenonal.