Athletic Theme from Yoshi's Island - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

The Athletic Theme from Super Mario World 2 - Yoshi's Island performed by The 8-Bit Big Band in a 1930's dixieland trad jazz style
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The 8-Bit Big Band is a 30 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music written from all consoles and eras! Blending together themes from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, PC, and more and then re-arranging in genres and styles of all musical inspirations for big band or pops orchestra instrumentation and orchestration.
Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
/ crosenmusic
The members of the 8-Bit Big Band come 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.
FULL CREDITS:
Clarinet - Felix Peikli
Trumpet Soloist - Benny Benack III
Trombone Soloist - Jimmy O'Connell
Alto Sax - Andrew Gould, Mercedes Beckman
Tenor Sax - Zac Zinger, Jordan Pettay
Baritone Sax - Sawa Tamazane
Trumpets - Bryan Davis, John Lake, Enrique Sanchez, Joey Lamb
Trombones - Rob Edwards, Darius Christian Jones, Jimmy O'Connell, Nick Grinder
Violin - Kevin Kuh
Guitar/Banjo - Nir Felder
Piano - Jullian Pollack
Upright Bass - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Jared Schonig
Arrangements and Production - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore Sound and Recording
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Shot and Edited by Halleloo Productions
VFX/Animation by Taylor Russell
Thumbnail art by @MikeKILLUZ
#the8bitbigband #videogamemusic #videogamejazz

[@insaneintherainmusic]

This is nuts. I can't believe how good this is.

[@jomocharles5376]

I know right

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

Imagine how happy they are to get your support

[@josiahgottschalk2312]

insaneintherainmusic - Carlos Eiene Somehow I just knew you'd be in the top comment Carlos. Lol I loved your roaming the wastes cover.

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

The 8-Bit Big Band You know it man, I want this album on Vinyl

[@sevrothegoblin5212]

The 8-Bit Big Band: Could I ask a question before this place is swallowed by comments? How many people from the band actually manage the KZbin account? I just like knowing if it's plural or singular

[@AdamNeely]

the band is stacked, man, all the cats!

[@jaden.4K]

Didn’t expect to see you here adam!

[@panpolypuff]

Fancy meeting you here!

👌😏

[@alexalani10110]

Two brilliant creators in one comment section, ha!

[@cardboardtenshi1008]

licc

[@TACOINSURANCE]

I really, really hope Koji Kondo has heard this. I can’t imagine he could be happier to see such a rendition. Absolutely stunning work.

[@5thkiechannel]

After hearing this tracks song in mk8 I don’t doubt he has

[@johnrickard8512]

This song is likely the reason that "Yoshi's Island" in MK8 deluxe BCP exists.

[@TicTacToeCraft]

Sorry for ruining the fun, but Koji Kondo has zero involvement in Mario Kart music. We don't know who made the MK8DX arrangement (so far).

[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

Man that clarinet player.... and everyone!

[@rainyn]

He rocked the house with that clarinet - esp that final chromatic glissando scale...!!!! Wow.

[@skumbino]

@@rainyn Trombone also is perfect!

[@dylanr4854]

skumbino Yup that trombone is underrated

[@d_aventry]

die realky lfei

[@notdave1745]

that clarinet player is secretly squidward

[@NubblyTheSlime]

The editing is cute!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thanks, I've striven to make the animations as fun as the song itself!

[@bino9138]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator legend

[@matmacsug]

Channeling Squidward during the solo haha

[@TheGamerCheetah]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator The man, the myth, the legend.

[@flidethechemist]

@UCSmZP74dce1PPmnGwnJ70bw You absolute fucking madlad

[@tennojiberri]

I'm beginning to believe that the new Yoshi's Island theme in Mario Kart 8 makes a *huge* tribute towards this big band jazz cover!

[@luigirules1000]

Came here to see if anyone else thought the same!

[@Meo-cw8lu]

Also the best track by the way and well also the best track by the way!

[@BillyMays6]

Not possible. This big band version is 6 years old. mario kart 8 is 10 years old.

[@broxemann2228]

@@BillyMays6the Stage in question however, released as dlc not to long ago, with a soundtrack that sounds awfully similar to this track!

[@LieseFury]

​@@BillyMays6it's not a base track, einstein.

[@NintendoFan]

By far, one of the BEST arrangements of this song I've ever heard! Everything is on point: The arrangement, the performance, the video editing, the sprites interacting on the screen. You can tell a lot of care and dedication was put into this and everyone probably had a blast making this video. I'm really looking forward to see more from you guys. This is absolutely amazing! The fact that you've already got more than 1000 subscribers with just ONE video already shows how good this is.

[@NintendoFan]

That's great! I'll check it out. Keep up the great work! :D

[@willmaster1920]

Hmm forgot to switch to alt account

[@davidson1464]

@@willmaster1920 ?

[@Portuguese_Football]

Oi nintendo fan!

[@Ufosxm]

This is too good! I hope the best for all you guys.

[@jannellediao7450]

Hi :>

[@kiledamgaardasmussen5222]

That clarinet solo slays, and the drum solo fits so well with the childish glee of the tune!

[@ogorangeduck]

jazz + ragtime= this masterpiece

[@porsche911sbs]

I'd call this genre Dixieland or New Orleans-style jazz. It was the intermediate style between ragtime and swing.

[@RocketA2]

@@porsche911sbs I mean they even got a banjo, doesnt get more New Orleans dixieland style than that.

[@denizbluemusic]

i'd say its more like 20s dance bands

[@Sillybillly222]

Don't forget+yoshes

[@tacojosh4]

I love the animations throughout the video! Also I like how you have Yoshi Ground Pound the Bandit instead of doing a simple jump, the attention to detail there! Music was wonderful as well! Love the jazzy style.

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thanks, I worked hard to give it a look deserving of how good the track is!

[@PeyCa]

Not jazzy style, my dude. It's actual jazz.

[@gtf234]

It's only natural and appropriate- Koji Kondo played in a jazz band before his gig with Nintendo and you hear it in most of his pieces. You also find a lot of classic ragtime parts in them too- same reason why the Cuphead team have some pieces that sound a lot like some SMW tunes despite having never heard the OST before- same sources of influence and same style being replicated.

[@piggyman-st8iu]

Wait, you could GROUND POUND THE BANDIT?! I always jumped on in 3 times...

[@Khrene]

@@gtf234 So few people recognize Koji Kondo's jazz roots! Mario's music has been oozing with jazz since world one-one!

[@NoahRichard]

2:10 I wish my whole life was this mood

[@DantheToonMan]

Me too

[@thegreen3918]

Yes

[@KnottyTulip2713]

Dont we all

[@kingzant99]

Yes but also 3:00 is a good mood too

[@nyssabrown2880]

...You mean high?

[@TheTribute410]

This song brought me back to when my dad and I used to play Super Nintendo. He passed October 1rst this year... but these memories and the nostalgia of such an amazing rendition of this song brought me to tears. So weird how music does that

[@nthgth]

Like... I can't believe how good this is. That clarinet player is _smoking!_ And the whole band, a thousand percent in the pocket man. Fantastic.

[@LTtrash]

I usually hate when people say this but... this video really does need more views. And the channel more subs. Amazing work!!!

[@cyan.6399]

11k likes, now. Finally, the attention it deserves.

[@zahando9108]

3 more like on your comment for reaching the 69 like

[@mikesmit7496]

What is next to offer who knows either way their work is awesome!

[@simonjonestrombone]

After a year of listening to this masterpiece I just caught the dipper mouth blues quote in the intro, the arranging really is next level

[@The8BitBigBand]

Busted haha

[@JVeezy109]

I guarantee this is what Koji Kondo dreamed of putting in those original SNES titles, so on point with the original vision of the tune

[@juujremix6710]

This sounds close to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's arrangement of Yoshi's Island, well done!

[@oldvlognewtricks]

Or does the Mario Kart 8 arrangement sound like this one, as it was made years earlier? 🧐

[@juujremix6710]

@@oldvlognewtricks You've got a point

[@joshualemieux7534]

one of the best clarinet solos I have ever heard

[@beeshirt1399]

im absolutely loving the interpretation of the yoshi’s island theme in a dixieland style! it fits so well!!

[@MadHat..]

I Have a Strange Desire To Make a Dark Souls Build Right Now.....

[@MeatBeatElite]

I have a very strong urge to liberate an entire city without killing anyone

[@vargasmartin7143]

What

[@vargasmartin7143]

Oh i saw another comment and now i get it, i'm not that much in Dark Souls

[@Daddy-ue1du]

Why?

[@StonksNZ]

I have a extremely weird desire to become an archmage without using any magic... strange...

[@AndyDuckala]

Ymfah gang rise up

[@jaimitotrifoneguisastegui6689]

great rare nyc uptempo doo wop ktf everyone in the soul scene mate takes me back to wigan casiino

[@MixedSnowFox]

wait... with Ymfah u mean the Dark Souls youtuber? does he actually uses this song in one of his videos?

[@AndyDuckala]

@@MixedSnowFox yessirrrrr

[@jaimitotrifoneguisastegui6689]

great rare nyc uptempo doo wop ktf everyone in the soul scene mate takes me back to wigan casiino

[@MixedSnowFox]

@@AndyDuckala oh that's neat, could you please provide me with a link for one of the video that he used it? :3

[@Gigugan]

I never cease to be amazed by how unbelievably hard the clarinet player shreds

[@hermdude]

I just found this baby wrapped up outside my door, A tasty little snack for any dinosaur. But I just finished breakfast, I'm full up to my head... So I'll give him to Yellow instead.

[@Sparven2006]

DarkCanister i am singing along to this beutiful song while you dont know these are my lyrics to this song

[@Itsprincesweets]

*s a t u r a t i o n* --:--

[@Whiteythereaper]

Holy shit this is so evenly mixed. Nothing gets overwhelmed. Every instrument sits in the mix and doesn't get drowned out. Great performances and studio techs makes for one hell of a good time. Hats off to everyone involved.

[@juanantoniozamorano]

I think it's because it's a very well-balanced mix with dynamic sound. You can tell there's no compression on the tracks, which is why the sound is natural.

[@javaguru7141]

Whoever does their mixing is the greatest orchestral mixer in the world, in my book.

[@nolanwatkins6442]

I like the clarinet solo

[@PRODBYGL3]

the New Orleans sounds is awesome

[@The_Burber]

I love this so much that i cant remember what the original sounds like

[@gamephreak5]

WHY WASN'T THIS IN MARIO ODYSSEY!? This was so amazing to listen to!

[@zoruasnivy]

So underrated, this deserves more love! The music is top notch, and love the bits of editing in the video, too :) Consider me subbed!

[@jannellediao7450]

Ari that should have more views

[@KaiWolf18]

I love the Dixieland style to this! It just plays fun!

[@n1khera]

私はビデオの最初から最後まで笑顔でした、周りの人々の喜びがとても伝染しました。このビデオを見ると、人生の問題から逃れられます。このビデオを共有してくれてありがとう!

[@grimoirehunter9688]

Great arrangement! The video editing was very fun as well!

[@phillyfanmatt]

Those muted trumpets though. That banjo though. THAT BASS THOUGH. SO GOOD.

[@michaelzelft8668]

Yoshi in New Orleans...😅

[@chimericalical]

Okay... so here’s the fucking thing about Yoshi’s island athletic theme for a theory standpoint: definition of happiness. Music theory explains how to create tension, stress, drama, etc. in songs. The harmonics, resolution, upbeat tempo, pretty much EVERY FUCKING THING about this song is text book “how to make a song happy”. Seriously should be taught in music theory classes as an example of how to pull off a 1,4,5 and make it happy as fucking hell.

[@wylinder8402]

I know now that I have finally become one of the people to sub to a huge channel before it was popular

[@seathealchemyst]

Yo, so thankful of +insaneintherainmusic for suggesting this channel! You guys sound lovely and I definitely want to hear more!!

[@superkooper6594]

Nintendo should hire you my god

[@intooctavarium]

1:38 the trombone player is so cool that he make his instrument sound even just looking at the sheets.

[@SieHuntPaulx3]

LOL right

[@ivanthevaluable2559]

That's a clarinet

[@thedoctorsilence]

This is actually amazing, both the comp., the improv, and the actual parts are down right incredible. This is indeed a talented group of musicians.

[@Sillybillly222]

Now you might see this again

[@skipsnapdoesfish8457]

I was expecting like big band 40s style jazz, but it’s got that 20s New Orleans Dixieland feel and I’m all for it. Amazing work!!

[@lachlantheobald1819]

Man, that clarinet solo.

[@charlesritzmusic]

Holy moly, this is incredible. Such a fun video to watch too!

[@charlesritzmusic]

Absolutely, you all are doing masterful work! As a New Yorker, I would gladly see a live show :D

[@guadalupemontero902]

So I take it you like _jazz_ .

[@slothbaby2104]

I hate jazz how fucking dare you son of pasta

[@harrylane4]

Do ya like jazz?

[@its_a_poncho]

Your icon struck out to me xD

[@kofatsu]

_ya like jazz?_

[@Itsprincesweets]

@@DantheToonMan if it's _commin_ *o u t* of me it'd good

[@aqad]

Just discovered this now, but man.... It's impossible not to smile while listening to this. Thanks for reminding me of a forgotten part of my gaming past.

[@lavorareorso]

とっても懐かしくて、素敵な演奏をありがとう！！！ 夢のような時間でした

[@sparthyslaysstuff2405]

This put the best kind of smile on my face.

[@Davmm96]

That dixieland feel is just awsome :)

[@CatPianoClassics]

This reminds me of something you would hear walking down Main Street USA at Disneyland. What a wonderful arrangement, fantastic playing!

[@LinusAndKiba]

Reliving this soundtrack after Yoshi's Island was on the latest wave of expansion courses for Mario Kart for and MAAAAn, you guys knocked this out of the park!!

[@weeksheddweller]

This combined the two things I love: Super Mario and jazz. This is just magnificent. No other words can be said. Please keep these videos coming! :D

[@RandomRiot]

This is one of my favorite pieces of music from any game, so it’s always a joy to see a new cover of it. I think you guys have done the best job so far!

[@zurypuebla8879]

this song deserve it y'all know that indeed a version like this

[@lauracrimsonmusic]

This is so beautiful! It made me super emotional. This was one of my favourite video games as a kid and listening to its music this way is a dream! And the cute animations with Yoshi, thank you!❤

[@hagfelsh]

My god this is unbelievable! The arranging, the production, the musicians' talent! The hours of work in just the animation must have been countless. Staggering.

[@albertodlh]

When you hear arrangements on this level of awesome, you understand how much of an outstanding composer Koji Kondo is. He's under appreciated only because he constrained his compositions to a couple bits.

[@theNecksLevel]

I was about to say this deserves way more views (which it totally does) but then I was shocked to realize it just came out a short while ago! I'm so happy to see this game still gets the love it deserves! Keep playing!

[@Looke_lv]

This made me so happy while listening to it I almost cried many times.

[@disarraygun]

Yeah this is the absolute best version of this tune I have ever heard. Thank you for making this. *Massive applause*

[@brysonmcbee]

How does Carlos find such talented groups?! Great arrangement!

[@jackscare5]

Who is Carlos ?

[@jaypoz3955]

jackscare5 His KZbin channel is insaneintherainmusic. He arranges and performs songs from video games in jazz styles (incredibly well). Carlos gave 8 bit big band a shoutout on his channel.

[@slashclaw14]

I've been listening to this nonstop since Carlos brought me here. The quality is insane! I love hearing band work like this and that clarinet is really good (well everyone is)! Can't wait to see more! :)

[@slashclaw14]

The 8-Bit Big Band I've already subbed since I heard the first few seconds and will definitely share this with people! I'm trying to avoid the full album so if you decide to make videos for each of the songs I'll experience them for the first time but I might give in and listen to it lol

[@JasonMLambe]

That Clarinet has me melting! I love this!!

[@kimmyd6298]

THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS, IT'S GREAT AND WE ALL NEED A BIT MORE YOSHI IN OUR LIVES

[@jaypoz3955]

This is incredible. I can't wait to hear the rest!

[@jaypoz3955]

The 8-Bit Big Band I'm on it!!

[@virkaushal9211]

I'M IN LOVE WITH THE DAMN CLARINETIST!!!!

[@Sam-sp9og]

I can't wait to see more covers in the future. I bet this channels gonna get much bigger!

[@tonjolley6422]

I commented before but that was last week and this is now. THANK YOU for the gorgeous piece.

[@PKshockwave]

Wow, that was amazing!! The animations also were huge! Great job everyone!! Splendid!

[@bradoliver9324]

Man on the clarinet giving me all sorts of happy time vibes. Absolutely incredible arrangement! The solo sections made me realize some similarities between the Athletic Theme and "I want to be like you" from The Jungle Book.

[@CBeaumontHIGTFY]

You read my mind! Sherman Brothers Jungle Book was in my mind during that middle section!

[@belkitoFUERTE]

As someone who both grew up in and lives in New Orleans, this just hits different. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Sillybillly222]

This will bring you back to this video

[@belkitoFUERTE]

hell yeah. I listen to it at least 5 times or so a week at the minimum.@@Sillybillly222

[@-cosmicrogue-]

I'm so happy right now, I'm grinning like a fool :) The music was *GREAT* and the animations were adorable. Yoshi's Island is such a fantastic little game and you did it justice!

[@Ofdensen]

Not sure if this makes me cry because it reminds me of a time I miss or because of Tom Brier having performed this masterfully...and him having gone through a horrible car accident that completely ruined his life... or both.

[@andrewblaney5907]

What a freaking treat. I listen to this pretty regularly but have never seen the video. Talk about nostalgia. Happy tears shed. Thank you for composing and sharing guys! Much love

[@minerturtle45]

that clarinet solo is the best part

[@tonjolley6422]

OOOOO YEAH MAN! That's the ticket. Brightens my whole week when a new song drops. What a whimsical tune, too! All the thanks!!!

[@The70sDiscoKing]

Everything about this is unbelievable. The talent. The sound. The transposition. The fact that Yoshi was able to stomp Bandit to death at the 3 minute mark. Absolutely unbelievable.

[@eightbait06]

Honestly, I wish this channel was so much more popular, like one of those "Huh, they have like 4 million subscribers yet I've never heard them before" channels you come across so often.

[@utenteg5265]

Let us all celebrate the brand new Yoshi's Island track on next Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC wave - and Birdo as playable character too

[@johnpaulherrera703]

Wow, thanks to Carlos for introducing me to this!! It sounds awesome and the visual effects are edited so well, an amazing touch! Instant subscribe.

[@Yoshi244]

This was great. Amazing work!

[@supresmeshbras2003]

First ever song I heard from you guys back in 2020, and it became my most played song on Spotify in 2021. Love you guys!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thanks for listening!!

[@deftcoleman0552]

2:10 Here come all da yoshies! :D

[@KorriTimigan]

I cannot wait to hear what you guys do next, this is an incredible start!

[@Mattfrosty56]

You Don't know how much I would give to have a one on one lesson with the clarinet player! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hijiritasuzuki6454]

I can feel some New Orleans vibes in this one!

[@henrysmith5561]

Love that clarinet man!

[@Yoshiling]

This is incredible. The whole presentation is just awesome, from the dressed up players to the animation going on in the foreground. Great job.

[@dotdot3polkadots]

Incredible!!!

[@Uinseann]

Glad insaneintherain mentioned these people, can't wait to see what they do in the future

[@caelumzzz]

Could of sworn I was on main street in disneyland

[@hettbeans]

I come back to this every few weeks. It's frequently stuck in my head. One of the most infectious little ditties I've ever heard.

[@oldvlognewtricks]

The stars coming off Jared’s drum solo were the perfect addition ❤

[@GrandpaParrotNHB]

The best things in life are posted on KZbin when you’re randomly brushing by your recommendations list. Goosebumps.

[@twiggysprig]

don't let disney hear this

[@sweehenglow5844]

True

[@Duhemsounds]

That's an excellent jazzy rendition, super groovy

[@ninjacell2999]

Carlos brought me here. You guys are great, keep it up!

[@ninjacell2999]

The 8-Bit Big Band Of course! Music like this is meant to be shared.

[@lukebenkart2411]

Anyone gonna mention that the editing on this is absolutely amazing. The song is definitely better, but the little animations are so fun to watch.

[@mightyjoe57]

They should have just used your version in Mario Kart 8. This is beautiful.

[@MusuemBucket]

They don’t use a fanmade version. They are literally against it, couldn’t you tell?

[@FenriX1989]

I discovered your channel by mistake... You don't get the visibility that you deserve, these jazz arrangements are amazing!