Gerudo Valley - Orchestral Jazz Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

[@JamCooper]

They clearly told this pianist, "Hey, have a little fun in the beginning." She killed it.

[@Pizzaetertje]

Pretty sure I saw smoke coming of those hands

[@ErikCPianoman]

Damn, that pianist is flexing with that cornucopia of varying piano techniques at the start. Amazing rendition and production! Hats off to all involved.

[@js1.987]

Underrated comment

[@georgie984]

Glad to see you here, monsieur ‘Piano Man’

[@ZeldaFan940]

I like the guy on the drums XD but yes the piano is beyond amazing wasn't expecting it to be this hardcore Also i can play good piano of this song but it does sound twice as good with all the instruments in place

[@jurytortoise5397]

Wow the pianist got complimented by Erik. That means its seriously impressive.

[@GreenBoy9000]

That's a whole cadenza there.

[@AurelioProvedo]

I am from Seville, possibly the place where flamenco and Semana Santa traditions are strongest in Spain. There are parts in this track where I can almost smell the incense as I listen to the trumpets. The documentation work in this version is fantastic, beyond words. And it goes without saying that, even without the accurate representation such a wide range of styles from spanish music, this would still come out as a magnificent arrangement. Standing ovation!!!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats awesome of you to say!! Thank you so much!

[@Pedrithor]

No sabes la alegría que me da al ver a un paisano comentando en este vídeo. Grandísimo descubrimiento el de este canal 😁

[@emptyd8364]

Saludos desde sevilla alcala de guadaira!

[@patriciosanchez5463]

Espaaaaaaaaaña🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@EchoLog]

My nose burns when the trumpets play certain things, he ain't lying about how good it is.

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

Damn thats an incredibly skilled pianist. Also all the people in their gaming shirts have my respect.

[@Rolasu_Draygan]

@Bob Bobbertson if youre used to other versions i could see that.

[@00bean00]

@Bob Bobbertson Talk to the arranger

[@pandapotato1617]

Bob Bobbertson it goes on for a bit too long but it probably took a lot of practice.

[@huh5399]

Bob Bobbertson lol cringe? what?

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

That's the level you'd expect from any professional orchestra pianist, not selling it short because that environment is a very high standards one.

[@novamarpo3]

The fact that we never got a rendition of Gerudo Valley in either Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom is actually criminal.

[@maxhoughtonmusic]

5:12 Incredible! A completely silent crash!

[@maniac1469]

Lol you're right

[@WolFv38]

LMAO yes.....

[@TornaitSuperBird]

that’s talent right there

[@bradoliver9324]

Editor probably grabbed the shot from a different take and didn't think much of it.

[@SgtJelly]

That "Malaguena" at 3:40 sent chills down my spine! I loved that so much! Excellent job!

[@a-gappower1574]

No kidding, what an easter egg- most people probably have no idea lol

[@lymytbreak21]

I WAS WAITING TO SEE IF SOMEONE ELSE HEARD IT TOO

[@neddamka]

I was working when I heard this for the first time and just stopped dead when they started playing it. Took me completely by surprise!

[@TheRealBibwitHarte]

@@neddamka Idk what this part is but hearing it the first time made me go back and replay it, what is it referencing?

[@TheDragoncowStudios]

Are we the only ones who heard, because everyone else is missing out on something great 😂

[@caseyhanford7522]

The Malaguena quote just confirmed my thought that a similar arrangement should be fielded by a DCI corps.

[@LisaLizTrombone]

Haha, YES Malaguena!

[@matthewquach4552]

YES

[@matthewquach4552]

I knew I couldn't have been the only one thinking that!

[@danieldelapena8369]

Was almost hoping they threw some concierto aranjuez in there, but malagueña works well also

[@LuisAbarcaCarvajal]

según escuché era "rumba", no malagueña... igual me falta estudiar los palos del flamenco

[@hplalakrs2001]

The Malagueña sampling at 3:43 is *chef's kiss*.

[@mikeferry3475]

Absolutely outstanding. All of you are wonderfully talented. Much respect to the pianist on this one!

[@meltingautumn867]

It sounds great but the funny thing is. Despite sounding awesome almost anyone can play it. Its easy enough. Talkin about the piano anyways. Not too sure about the other instruments

[@thearcheduck8746]

@@meltingautumn867 that's a dickish thing to say...

[@bruhspenning]

I don't know how much of it is talent and how much is hard work, they are all amazing musicians.

[@WatashiMachineFullCycle]

@@meltingautumn867 I've played woodwinds, brass and piano. That level of piano playing is not "easy enough" or something "anyone can play", especially on a grand with weighted keys. It's a skill, like any other instrument. Don't be disrespectful dude.

[@ErikCPianoman]

@@meltingautumn867 no. You’re wrong. The double thirds scale alone isn’t something just ‘anyone can play’. I’m gonna assume you don’t actually play piano, or if you do, not enough to accurately judge the difficulty of something just by watching it. Because your comment is so off-base it’s comical.

[@kinggordoproductions6203]

I’ve seen a lot of Gerudo Valley covers in my day.....and this by far is one of the finest!

[@MorreKorb]

"Orchestral jazz orchestra version" Hmm, yes, the orchestra here is made out of orchestra.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Hahah good point, I should probably adjust that. Typing too fast

[@chrischtea]

@@The8BitBigBand "2 hours ago"

[@brendan9734]

I bet they used... *GASP* *INSTRUMENTS*

[@MorreKorb]

@@brendan9734 *UNBELIEVABLE!*

[@Pixelman546]

@@brendan9734 I died at this

[@rezahydra]

WHAT IN HYLIA’S NAME, I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT!!! It’s been known that this was coming since your live shows, but I’ve been curious, especially recently, on why it was taking so long. Granted I knew it was a longer piece, however I wasn’t expecting _the entirety of the Gerudo Desert Arc from Ocarina of Time to be animated._ You all continually surpass my expectations each and every time, and my only wish is that I could’ve listened to this sooner! Gosh, I can only imagine you guys doing Twilight Princess’ Hyrule Fields theme, or a Banjo-Kazooie track. You guys are amazing and are some of the most talented musicians on this platform, if not the most, and don’t let yourselves forget it.

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Many thanks, I busted my hind quarters animating it so its incredibly gratifying to see that people like it :)

[@rezahydra]

@Taylor Russell The thanks and praise is not enough, as you truly did something astounding.

[@PsiVolt]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator honestly this video blew me away, this song is among my favorite video game tracks of all time and seeing the animated story of my childhood game where I first it had me in tears seriously incredible!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

@@PsiVolt holy cow, that's awesome to hear! I'm so happy you enjoyed the video so much! Really, it's this kid and of emotional connection that makes me so grateful to be a part of something like this, thank you so much!

[@gonzy6900]

When I Saw the profile photo, I thought it was My commentary, bruh

[@PrideHablemosdeTerror]

Truly amazing! One of The finest arrangements i've heard. Don't ever stop bringing us your music 😊

[@grandolddrummer]

Retro Remix Revue do a fantastic Gerudo Valley as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6KwZKKkbq1rpac

[@Vanpotheosis]

I think this was actually Koji Kondo's piece, right?

[@MythrilZenith]

5:20 brought me to tears. Requiem of Spirit was perfect

[@catstack2395]

Gave me literal chills

[@zeldafan200]

JoJo reference?

[@MarkH]

@@zeldafan200 ???

[@zeldafan200]

@@MarkH BIG BAND:REQUIM

[@johnblue4082]

Ymfah is probably adding to his playlists right now

[@matthewfera2954]

Glad I'm not the only who thought this!

[@bedheadedfreak6940]

Bet

[@damperpayload5656]

Ahh, I see you’re a man of culture as well

[@pidorsouls8240]

How to get Gerudo Valley early (No Epona)

[@realhyrulesoverlord]

LMAO

[@lavenderva2507]

Ahhh, this brings me back to the days of sneaking into the Gerudo Fortress, saving those carpenters, having fun with the target-shooting minigame, beating that one mini dungeon, beating the absolute crap out of those witch elemental ladies. Those were the days. This is my absolute favorite version of this song, overtaking the Smash version. And I LOVE the addition of the Requiem of Spirit at the end. You guys are absolutely fantastic at any composition you do!! Please keep up the good work!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thanks for the kind words!!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@chris564]

That you guys don't have more views/subscribers is criminal. You are by far the most talented video game arrangement cover artists I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. As someone with a history in music, your sense for musicality does not go unnoticed. Dropping just a cheeky little taste of Malaguena halfway through here put a smile on my face like nothing else.

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats so nice thanks for the kind words :) one listener at a time you know! Appreciate you checking it out

[@chris564]

@@The8BitBigBand My pleasure! You all make me want to crank out my clarinet again :)

[@Vince5754Pro]

I've heard this arrangement by 8-bit Big Band before, but connecting the flow of the song to this animatic was executed perfectly! Great art, too.

[@amadeus5889]

That opening D7 piano run was like a late Romantic concert etude in miniature. Absolutely loved it, and loved the whole performance.

[@poliwhirlking]

I'm surprised how little the Gerudo Valley theme is used in Zelda games, like it's so popular yet it never gets referenced at all.

[@RDR911]

Man the Brass put in work in this band. I wish we could get something featuring them this heavily again.

[@FullMetalRev]

This is probably the only version that is actually truly better than the original flamenco guitar version from the N64 soundtrack. The composition and arrangement for this piece are just unparalleled. I find myself here listening to this again and again. Absolutely fantastic work by everyone in the band.

[@raph2415]

1:24 is the BEST drum intro I've ever heard like holyyyy

[@MoarCheeseBirb]

3:41 just malaguena lol, sick reference

[@crescendoverture]

can't believe that nobody i've seen has commented on this yet, but i absolutely adore the way that the music reflects the story being told through the animation.

[@epicgamner1139]

IT JUST GETS BETTER EVERY TIME I HEAR IT JESUS this song deserves a grammy

[@beatlesguy]

That build up to "Malagueña" gave me all the major feels. My band nerd self is happy.

[@average4899]

Anyone else see the look of frustration at 4:44

[@RepentInReprise]

LOL

[@eosborne6495]

The switch to tango/habanera time halfway through is so hip.

[@gacd2104]

Caballeros, es hora de coger nuestras espadas maestras y reconquistar las Indias Now, seriously speaking, I can't believe I've ignored this cover for so long. It's amazing and probably some of your best work.

[@papawah3512]

5:41 Link: "Oh? You're Approaching Me?Instead of running away, you're coming right to me?" Bridge: naw fam, I'm just a bridge. Link: "Oh ho! Then come as close as you like." Bridge: wat

[@trackernivrig]

Papa WAH lol this is great.

[@dakotabedward3018]

Was that a JOJO REFERENCE???!!!!

[@unlimited8410]

@@dakotabedward3018 Who is Joe?

[@xc_gwpl]

that bridge was jotaro in disguise

[@Zekiraeth]

@@thejosesarangoproject5700 Joseph Stalin's birth name was Joseph Dzhugashvili (dzh pronounced sorta like a J) meaning Stalin was actually a Jojo.

[@loganhadlock]

I'm loving the Andalucia you threw in I always LOVE when you throw in classical-type stuff it's so tasteful and mixes well with the awesome video game stuff

[@miguelzamora2011]

I love how the gameplay is being displayed. I'm getting nostalgia as I watch and listen 🥲

[@escudojoreg5194]

I live in Portugal, and despite this being clearly geared towards giving more Spanish vibes, I still hear it almost like one of our "Passo Dobrados", definitely something I could see our Filarmonic Orchestra playing. Amazing job!

[@Demonskunk]

That was the most epic sandwich I've ever made. More seriously, the art really adds to this, you can really feel the story playing out through the music as it changes pace and tone.

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

did it transition to a waltz of sorts at 2:54?

[@BanyoPK]

And once again, here I'm listening this masterpiece, I'm so grateful to live in the same time of The 8-Bit Big Band

[@gwenttreebeard]

At first, I thought the Malagueña vibes were accidental but then it turned into the mashup I literally never would have thought I wanted, I'm glad this is in my life

[@matingilardi]

PIANO MASTERY! She's incredible

[@squeakyfoxx]

damn, that piano in the beginning is classical level difficulty. I can't imagine how much practice went into that. especially those octave runs. seriously impressive

[@Benefacez]

They don't practice 😂 Playing cold Turkey off the sheets afaik.

[@squeakyfoxx]

@@Benefacez doubtful. being a pianist myself, I can tell you right now that sightreading that difficult of a passage is nearly impossible without practice.

[@Benefacez]

@@squeakyfoxx Thanks for the insight. They are a band of highly professional session musicians, though, and by no means amateurs. Not sure where I picked up the part with not practising.

[@lordz19]

you know it’s good when the horns kick in and it gives you goosebumps

[@olliesidaway]

“Hey I’m in an orchestra” “Oh, cool what do you play?” “......the claps”

[@AndyAlmeida.]

The best way to start my day.

[@fungoose2195]

this is a certified hood classic

[@bruisermachina13]

1:59 "Oh, look, it's the purples." -Arin Hanson, 2018

[@TheBlueGoldenHawk]

What game was he playing?

[@JFed4]

TheBlueGoldenHawk ocarina of time lol

[@TheBlueGoldenHawk]

@@JFed4 Thanks!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

As the man who animated this and also a huge Game Grumps fan, I approve. Dan and Arin got me through the more mundane portions of the process, hyuckin it up like champs in the background while drawing the hylian shield for the 80th time (lol)

[@metroidmckay]

this popped up on my recommended and I'm glad it did because it's literally 8bbb's best track yet

[@DresLafat]

Damn, finishing with the Requiem of Spirit ❤‍🔥 Awesome band!

[@ChrisLove713]

MY GOD THE PIANIST AT THE START!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@InspiringBard]

This has been the undisputed champion of video game music for 24 years.

[@trogger93]

That piano intro reminds me a LOT of Saint Saens Egyptian Piano Concerto -- amazing!

[@p8p877]

Absolutely brilliant pianist! Lizst would be scared if she walked in 😄

[@RicPendragon]

My biggest regret for 2020, is only finding this channel in the last few days of the year! I could have been listening for so much longer 😭

[@싱싱호-u6o]

Zelda!!! Tears in my eyes.I'm standing and claps. Fantastic.

[@toshio1334]

1:10 I remember reading in a guidebook that you needed Epona to cross the bridge and I remembered jumping across with style. It too me years to realize that you could've just used the longshot for an easier time to cross.

[@toshio1334]

@@EbuBax You can get Epona as long as you have Epona's Song. Longshot isn't until Water Temple. The guidebook gave me 2 options for crossing the bridge. Gerudo's fortress is one of the last stops if you're going linearly.

[@logans8517]

The build up with the rising action was perfectly matched with the drawings

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thank you

[@trumpetguy13]

Man, that last Trumpet 1 note was SPICY 🥵😍🤤

[@KaiWolf18]

3:42 getting mad Malaguena vibes from this part

[@IONATVS]

KaiWolf You should, they quoted it directly. That is straight-up the main melody from Malagueña.

[@osegoodproductions227]

the biggest mistake was locking up link with all his gear

[@mermaidchilde]

Love the ending with the requieum of spirit loved this!

[@C.Frizzle]

The storytelling in this piece is unbelievable. It’s so damn good I can’t come up with anything else to say because I just keep listening lol

[@Kabooomof]

That piano intro was like ✨✨✨✨✨

[@elemangell2981]

I may be because I'm not an avid Zelda player, but I feel Gerudo Valley is not talked about NEARLY as much as it should be. One my favorite pieces of video game music ever.

[@irenechang5744]

I LOVE this arrangement! Goose bump moment watching this song as the finale of live concerts by the 8- Bit Big Band!! Two Amazing shows in Boston on March 1st, ending two hour epic concert with this song!!! If you have not seen their live concert yet, you have not experienced the thrill, dynamics, and the musicianship of this band led by Charlie Rosen. Not only you hear this incredible music but you FEEL the power of this orchestra LIVE!

[@AkaiKnight]

tying in the requiem of spirit for the finale was out COLD

[@walterfard1161]

this is really cool ngl

[@Benefacez]

This deserves much more views... Very underrated version.

[@jandc43014]

Seriously almost all of these arrangements make me cry. I just wanna learn how to arrange like this 😭

[@TonyLeer]

That intro was mindblowing

[@bluetongue7723]

The one and a half introduction made the hit soooo much better

[@tnightwolf]

FROM PORTUGAL: HOLY MOMA THIS WAS GREAT!

[@JimBoom92]

Wow. Great version and the graphic are chosen perfectly.

[@Scratchydoesmusic]

IN NO WORLD SHOULD THE PIANISTS HANDS BE MOVING THAT FAST

[@scottevensen2615]

That final trumpet high A 👌

[@draconikratosus]

I've got this song set as my wake up alarm, and it does not fail to get me going.

[@alejandrogutierrez5939]

No puedo dejar de escuchar esto, esta musica me llena de ganas de vivir ❤️

[@jhd81]

Tremendo sonido !!!

[@Cloulu]

How is possible to no subscribe after the piano at 0:22!?

[@pikambal1105]

guys how do you create such good themes? they remind me of classical music because the song isnt there to sound good but to express or tell something along the music, its awesome

[@jessilink3942]

I loved how you sneaked in parts of other songs such as Malagueña to really bring the piece to life!!!!! Keep it up!!

[@dsb227]

That was great!

[@TeeChu]

If Nintendo ever do more cross-over tracks in Mario Kart 10/X - THIS needs to be a Gerudo Valley track!

[@CatgirlLydia]

I can't stop listening to this arrangement. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ANTREU96]

This is one of the best video game pieces ever and this rendition is peak

[@The_Burber]

The art is awesome!

[@ElishamMacJ]

Holy sh¡t where the hell is coming that from ? Yt, sometime you are just a fool... i will sleep on a very good vibe. Thank you to the band for that amazing masterpiece 💜

[@victorvilchez6672]

BEST arrangement IVE ever seen of One of my favourite videogames theme. Astonishing

[@CHIDOtaku]

WOW!! THAT PIANO!

[@zenboomboxfender5191]

dear god. drum and piano solo at the start blew my mind

[@jrobbo2able]

Oh my god you guys did it, and so gosh darn incredibly well, I was talking to you all a while ago and mentioned Gerudo Valley and BAM! Awww, what i wouldn't give to come see you all live, itd be something else to hear this with my own ears! Its Magic what you all do, seriously, I have nothing but pure admiration for you all, ooooof 10/10!! At least!! love you all, and keep up the absolutely amazing work!!!

[@Sir_Xurr]

That was AMAZING

[@emz33]

I just came here from watching the 25th anniversary rendition of this. They totally lost the clear flamenco inspiration in their version so I’m super happy to hear this version be so accurate ❤

[@shaunsmith9013]

Seems blasphemous to not have the flamenco inspiration baked in

[@princeapoopoo5787]

Yeah, I'm not the kind of person who thinks that remakes of songs have to be like the originals, but I won't lie, that version was a little disappointing considering how rare video game music concerts are.

[@adre2194]

Holy shit, I've been listening on Spotify for a while but I had no idea the videos had little animations in them??

[@thatcokestuff]

I liked the animation as well, took me back to playing on my 64 back in the day

[@neeko5918]

THEY THREW THE WARP SONG IN IT WHAT THE WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW CLEAN THAT IS HOLY OH MY

[@tobistein6639]

The music is wonderful, but the animations really bring me back to when I was a little kid, playing Ocarina of Time with my dad on the couch in our old house. Thanks for bringing back wonderful old memories ♥

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

dang, that... that really warmed my heart to hear that, thank you. Glad my goofy lil drawings could make you feel that way!

[@cornycanned31]

This goes HARD! Awesome animations too. Now I want a live cover.

[@readyplayerthree3]

I've been so hyped on the Necrodancer version of this theme I forgot the original existed for a sec and then found this! Amazing.

[@hawkshero2805]

Asumecha, este es uno de los videos más hermosos que he visto en mi vida 💚

[@nasiruwilliams8514]

Drum solo in the beginning is awesome

[@nasiruwilliams8514]

I’m transcribing it