Beneath the Mask from Persona 5 - *Full Big Band Version* ft. Aisha Jackson

[@pixeljess]

I had such a fun time reimagining persona as pixel art! Absolutely lovely song, it’s my favorite for sure. Thank you for letting me work on this! ❤

[@consensus889]

looked really cool, good job

[@facilityhues]

You are incredible! Amazing work!

[@TheTookinator]

Outstanding job!

[@Dickinabox]

You nailed it, so cozy

[@palmtree554]

I've never played Persona (only listened to its music), but the top left detail? I imagine that's a detail from the game, but does it also signify that this video dropped on Monday, the 11th?

[@Raye128]

I love Aisha’s control in this. She just hits the notes pure in the first verse, not too much inflection or too many runs. It shows both respect for the original song and confidence in her vocal ability. It’s giving “Girl, I KNOW I can sing”. The payoff is so satisfying when she lets loose towards the middle and allows the fans of the original work to appreciate what only SHE can do. Singers take notes, THIS is how you do a cover.

[@brunobadjiduaso6378]

amen

[@gabrielhoward5601]

Well said! 💯👍🏾

[@dirbyozz]

This is the most articulate way to say "Thank god no one oversang"

[@gabrielhoward5601]

@dirbyozz Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia would have oversang for sure. Lol I'm so glad they didn't get anyone that sounds too "churchy" with their singing on this 8 bit band cover.. Sometimes it's nice but not always are the heavy vocals necessary for some songs in my opinion. My Wife love them but I feel they yell too much. LOL Aisha was PERFECT for this 8 bit band cover

[@ayan4697]

CALM DOWN RAYE

[@kris9092]

Imagine her singing "Rivers in the Desert". It would be epic

[@zynstein]

oh god she would kill rivers. i fucking need it now

[@theelpidious]

I want to hear Rivers now too. Also, Sae's dungeon would sound awesome!

[@Juibrand]

whims of fate would be awesome as well!

[@pey5571]

PLEASE

[@theboredbrawler4821]

You read my mind!!

[@NeoncloudFF]

The smokey vocals, the crispy articulation, the gorgeous guitar solo - what an outstanding arrangement!

[@thefroglord257]

Yusuke, is that you?

[@trots4940]

@@thefroglord257 LMAO

[@InstrumentManiac]

Her vocal texture and control is mind blowing. So good!!!!!🤯😭👏👏

[@OvaLately]

Yoo

[@sedion]

Hi InstrumentManiac! Love your covers of Undertale musics

[@Reirek]

The vocals are 100% the best vocals I’ve ever heard in any cover of a persona 5 song.

[@GBM6988]

No

[@MarkerInTheSand]

@@GBM6988 yes

[@robertbeck2665]

100% agree!!

[@Dragonsking4]

Girl absolutely KILLED this 🗣️🎶 I’m speechless.

[@spudsbuchlaw]

Lotta words for someone who's speechless 🤨

[@Dragonsking4]

@@spudsbuchlaw good thing I was able to type since I was too speechless to speak then 😂

[@Capriesoon]

I got chills, she’s so good

[@Euer_Hochwuergen]

still the original version is far better

[@Dragonsking4]

@@Euer_Hochwuergen both are masterful in their own way. Different singers, different flair. Just depends on personal taste.

[@obtainfurniture]

The tastefully incorporated nods to Jill Scott's "A Long Walk" through the song, to Erykah Badu's "Call Tyrone" in the bassline at 2:37, and Erykah's "On and On" at 2:57 are simply too great. Love all the work y'all do!

[@SealOfApproval82]

Yeah caught that too, good call @BEETHOVEN51198. This is so great!!

[@Adeios96]

I noticed the Jill Scott on first listen, but didn't catch Erykah Badu's melody until you pointed it out in the comments, so thanks for that!

[@Seek2prevail]

That's it! I noticed the reference to Jill Scott's "Long Walk" as soon as I heard it but couldn't put my finger on it. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@CM-nu7en]

You caught 'them' too?

[@veliz3308]

how you can catch that is phenomenal!

[@SHADOWSTARNETWORK]

Aisha is perfect for this song. Man this cover was fantastic time to share it with the peeps

[@OrcaThoughts]

I see you’ve incorporated “Jill Scott - A Long Walk” into this cover, very classy 👌 everything about this is perfection

[@chandat3612]

I’m glad I’m not the only person who heard that too.

[@StephenDakota]

OMG YES! I caught it on first listen and told EVERYONE in my friend circle.

[@mineraljunction]

lmao i had to double take when i heard that come in

[@thepersonwhoasked18]

YES 🙌🏽

[@marzh1073]

Omg I was gonna sayyyy

[@LetsBoogy512]

Aisha’s vocals are EVERYTHING!!! Ya’ll did a 100/10 job 💎

[@greenbee09]

I went to college with this incredible woman!! She has always been a stunning performer and a joy to listen to and know. Way to go Aisha! ❤

[@leendaleendawhatsinmyagenda]

If I had that voice I would *never* shut up Idk it's so liberating to hear someone singing so beautifully and effortlessly, props tho the orchestra that enhaced that👏

[@brandonburton5928]

Jesus... Ya start with the "Long Walk" by Jill Scott guitar, give the whole song a distinct neo soul vibe and then top it off with a bass riff from Call Tyrone and then smooth it out like a damn D'angelo Voodoo session. This is on some Soulquarians type vibes.

[@christian6455]

Man this persona 5 game is legendary

[@rexalice1]

偉大な音楽のジャンルが世界のどの人種から生まれたのかを、頭ではなく心で感じられるような繊細で力強い歌声。

[@OtisKanno]

Persona 6 needs her voice

[@SlimeKingK]

Aisha blew my mind here. The accompanying music feels like such a smooth wave of life just flowing by. Something everyone needs. Just stop and smell the coffee. ❤

[@jayhillraps]

Persona x Jill Scott is such an unexpected and beautiful mix! Shout out to Aisha for perfectly imitating her voice and to the band for incorporating her groove into an already great song

[@undeniablySomeGuy]

Aisha Jackson fucking KILLED those vocals. Such an awe-inspiring performance

[@B-019]

Vocalist absolutely killed it. Had to do a double take at first because it sounded so close to Lyn herself, but she really made it her own in the back half.

[@robbiemedica2652]

Except that she says shape instead of shap 😂

[@eladvolpert4980]

Aisha is WONDERFUL!!!! thank you!!

[@Sirhc7000]

I was FLOATING the entire time listening to this. You guys are such an inspiration and just a joy to listen to. Fingers crossed you guys are considered for another Grammy

[@Neerana]

Unbelievable how good this is. Aisha Jackson is the perfect vocalist for this. The smokiness, the soul! That guitar solo by Nir Felder is incredible as well. Just perfection.

[@chupattona]

ペルソナ5シリーズの素晴らしい演奏をありがとう！！！😭

[@ThroughtheMines]

I think that’s one of the best guitar solos I’ve ever heard! So textured and dynamic. Aisha’s vocals and the arrangement were perfect. Y’all just keep coming out with incredible work 😭

[@Mwstmrlnd]

If this version of Beneath the Mask played after you finished the game I honestly think I would have fainted. It's almost too cool to exist

[@Crispman_777]

That was phenomenal. I really wasn't expecting something that surpassed the original!

[@ElTemne]

This is black people music so it’s kinda a given that she would sound more authentic

[@moniton17]

Bro, it's the best cover of "Beneath the mask" that I've listened to.. I fell in love from the first listen.... it's so beautiful

[@goawayinternet]

WOW the vocalist is incredible. whole performance is so good

[@Joemal782]

“Ah you’re back”

[@LottoLogista]

*saves game* "All right!"

[@ioantudorspanu-dt4nv]

Lyrics for those interested: Where have you been? Been searching all along Came facing twilight on and on Without a clue Without a sign Without grasping yet The real question to be asked Where have I been? I'm a shape shifter At Poe's masquerade Hiding both face and mind All free for you to draw I'm a shape shifter What else should I be? Please don't take off my mask Revealing dark Moments of calm Nothing left to be found A mirror right in front of me That's where I find An empty glass Reflecting the sad truth It's telling words not to be told I need the mask I'm a shape shifter At Poe's masquerade Hiding both face and mind All free for you to draw I'm a shape shifter Chained down to my core Please don't take off my mask My place to hide I can't tell you How to see me Just a cage of bones There's nothing inside Will it unleash me? Burning down the walls Is there a way For me to break? I'm a shape shifter At Poe's masquerade Hiding both face and mind All free for you to draw I'm a shape shifter Have no face to show Please don't take off my mask My disguise

[@CosmiccNova]

This was the best performance I've ever seen in my twenty one years of living. The vocals, the imagery, and the band. You guys are so very talented. Thank you for blessing my ears with this beautiful song.

[@foxinazul]

I'm not an ASMR person, but those first few "shapeshifter"s gave me such tingles! Aisha's vocals were great ❤ And the big band arrangement always gets me right in my jazz band kid heart of course

[@Silph_Co]

Seriously some of the best vocal delivery I've ever heard. Absolutely stellar work, all of you!

[@jermainechowthi]

It's the vocals right after the guitar solo. The whole story is played reasonably straight up until now; the casual confidence of, "Please don't take off my mask." the tease. The strut. The coat-collar set. Aisha then MURDERS your feelings with the confession of her self-awareness. "I can't tell you how to see me. I'm just a cage of bones, there's nothing left inside." ...why am I crying? The orchestra's emotion cascades with her. Aisha lets loose the assassin within. Bar after bar of raw vocal power and prowess. Straight up masterful work by everyone involved. It does justice to the nostalgia of the Persona 5 experience. Like a beloved work, there is always more detail to appreciate upon repeat. 12 out of 10 stars easily. ❤️

[@kleingrrmpf]

This might be my second favorite song of this album. It's just so incredible! The first time I listened to Aisha singing this, I had the same feeling as when I heard your cover of Snake Eater for the first time. You always find the perfect vocalists!

[@heathertea2704]

Same

[@AyeshaShaSha]

I got the SAME VIBE! I had to check to see if it was the same person singing Snake Eater! They honestly get the most talented vocalists for their songs... Take you for a ride is SUCH a tune!

[@Your_Opponent1216]

Yeah, I'm gonna say it again here too...I want an entire Persona 5 album so much! This was phenomenal!

[@windhundgurke]

y'all have been killing it lately! first can you feel the sunshine, now this?? so good!

[@kidkangaroo5213]

The vocalists you guys get on board are unreal. Such a bliss to listen to

[@Nora-by3cp]

Yes the vocals are great, but damnn that arrangement and orchestra deserves sooo much more love and praise! Simply mindblowing!!

[@godzillasnowfox429]

Forreal 👍

[@mistavoid]

everyone did their part

[@earlhardenjr.9358]

Waiting to hear this on Sirius XM Watercolors, which is my favorite station. It sounds like it just belongs there. People might have no idea whatsoever that this is VGM, but it's so good that they wouldn't care. But for me, it just makes it that much better. Another Grammy coming down the pike, perhaps?

[@BrentDiskin]

This is simply distilled 𝒸𝑜𝑜𝓁. Slightly uptempo, but on the backbeat and with some absolutely powerful peaks from Aisha. When the whole corps comes in, it's Bond-esque goosebump city.

[@UlanSays]

YES. By far my favorite song the album, the Jill Scott and Erykah Badu references are AMAZING and so well done. Keep doing your amazing work everyone💗

[@djh3841]

I knew I couldn't had been the only person who heard those inserts!!

[@BenRiley83]

Vocals were spot on! Lyn Inaizumi would be proud!

[@greenzordsandflutes]

Real talk, whoever decided to include a bit of Jill Scott's A Long Walk deserves a raise.

[@superacdub90]

i can feel the Jill scott long walk inspiration

[@NasByTheWay24]

OH MY GOD THAT JILL SCOTT MIX AT THE BEGINNING⁉️⁉️⁉️

[@tjcbassbone]

The Jill Scott love is appreciated! This is masterful.

[@SegaChris5]

This made me shed a tear 🥲 absolutely amazing cover and a gorgeous singing voice

[@Tohlemiach]

HOLY cow, that was unreal. Aisha absolutely KILLED it. Also Nir Felder on that guitar solo, I mean my jaw was just on the floor.

[@jinxed-ya]

listening to this for the first time was truly an amazing experience omg....

[@Shayera01]

Jill Scott and Erykah Badu nods in an arrangement of Beneath the Mask? Never crossed my mind, but I'm thrilled that I now know it exists!

[@Fozamii]

I was NOT anticipating those vocals. Far and away the best P5 cover on KZbin

[@VZLANemesis]

Big band version of any persona song is an immediate play for me!

[@anthonycarter1528]

absolutely KILLED IT. Y'all might as well sign Aisha up for vocals on 6. She worked this mix!

[@ProwersEdits]

Best on the album imo. Quoting Jill Scott’s ‘A Long Walk’ had me shook. Fantastic all throughout

[@TheDJMTBizzle]

Just when you think you cant love the music of P5 anymore and then this comes along, thank you!

[@Ziggyiggy1]

Jill scott vibes. Favorite track on this album. Aisha killed it!

[@isaacjensen1627]

Totally! I was about to say is that the a long walk?? Haha

[@pedroluccas1850]

Has a literally interpolation of it a long walk man... 😅

[@MaxRei_Xamier]

I don't usually cry at non heavy jazzy soulful songs but Aisha's vocal performance & the band's synergy in the middle is exhilarating ❤ this I'll be my favourite cover of Beneath the Mask

[@Monafide3305]

Inject this directly into my veins... I've been listening to the audio only version on loop since it dropped, but the video is fantastic!

[@missmorriplays]

What a stunning arrangement! Completely shifts the vibe from moody and mellow to something confident and bold. Aisha's gorgeous vocals are icing on the cake!

[@classicsbycandace]

Baby, this is a VIBE!!! Keep up the amazing work, y’all! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tipsybard]

I caught it! I caught it! Big band + video games + Jill Scott...who knew that was my niche?

[@joshcameron8215]

Worth the wait! Ms. Aisha Jackson's vocals, that STELLAR guitar solo, and a noticeable upgrade in pixel art animation quality. This will be a favorite of mine for a long time to come, well done all!

[@CallMeVidd]

Her vocals are so good I’d love to hear a cover of Whims of Fate

[@Greg.Lacoste]

What the world has been waiting for, love the accents of Jill Scott in the melody

[@mitsoko]

Excellent band, excellent singer, excellent song. 10/10

[@Luprand]

... well, that was certainly the glitziest flashy moment of melancholic introspection.

[@ziizification]

Got to hear both of the new Persona covers live in Boston and truly there's never been a better fit for 8-Bit than Persona 5. Killing it as always!

[@TheSamBogan]

Amazing work overvall with this. Composition is great, the flow and tone of the original is kept while possessing a uniqueness with all of your additions/changes, and the pixel art as well as the camera work is also just fantastic! In regards to the sprite work, not only is that very well done, but it also doesn't spoil anything thankfully (at least nothing more than the first hour or so will tell you) which as someone playing through this game for the first time right now, is very nice to see and greatly appreciated! Definitely adding this to the playlist and recommending this to the other Persona fans I know.

[@treeboyproductions]

Easily my favorite performance since Snake Eater. Stunning top to bottom. I don't see NEARLY enough people talking about that wicked guitar starting at 2:36 though 👀

[@thebeigesheep6132]

Shes needs to do the entire soundtrack. She has the voice for it

[@Jactopper]

This is incredibly well made, I love it!

[@tkjordan1376]

I never thought topping the original was possible but I think y’all did it

[@Joshyoni]

Omg more Persona songs from 8 bit big band??? Christmas came early!!!!

[@AnimeSage77]

Fr

[@pey5571]

aisha's voice is unreal!! such a fantastic arrangement of this piece.

[@Lopez-zs6nd]

Shido at the drums nails it

[@claudevercetti]

This is hands-down the best cover of Beneath the Mask I've ever heard. This is amazing!

[@cooldebt]

Shape-shifting this tune to big band perfection! Every little detail so beautifully crafted 💖

[@vazarri86]

Aisha's voice is so clear, perfect for the song!!

[@Cozmix-7]

One of my favorite songs from my favorite game covered by one of my favorite groups? Say less, I’m there *yesterday* This was beyond fantastic! I can’t find the words to show how grateful I am to you all for this

[@MegaFailfox]

INSTANT chills when the vocals came in. As always in LOVE with everything 8-Bit Big Band is putting out. Keep 'em coming!!

[@diegopeart]

The pixel animations are a whole other show (the artist is fantastic), amazing rendition, the singer rocked the roof off! Kudos to the entire ensemble for the perfect way to make a respectable and tasteful cover of a loved tune for P5 players. ~Leblanc feels~

[@frankmorris4603]

She did this song Justice

[@jaden6956]

This is by far one of the best covers I've heard so far!!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@Reperanger7]

I'm crying from how beautiful this arrangement sounds thank you from the depths of my heart

[@gigs7927]

Aisha’s vocals are absolutely AMAZING. Literally everyone did so amazing. The best cover of this song I’ve ever heard!!

[@HK22-857]

THIS NEEDS MORE VIEWS

[@immortal_bread7380]

Oh my gosh! I remember leaving a comment about Persona 5; years ago! So beautiful, great job on the cover 8 bit band and Aisha Jackson! :D

[@gzdoitez]

The Jill Scott and Hey! Arnold influence is real! Legendary performance!

[@renren47618]

They didn't cook, they made a banquet 🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Merisu_Sheep]

OH WOW IT SOUNDS SO LOVELY! Aisha does an awesome job capturing Lyn while also sounding new and fresh.

[@naxazztion9695]

This is one of, if not my most favorite video game song of all time. This cover is so beautifully crafted it stills gives me goosebumps when I listen to it. This has even helped me so much during school, I couldn’t have a study session without this cover making an appearance, thank you so much for this cover, it rocks!!! :]

[@1001johny]

This was great! Made me think a little bit of Yuji Ono's work for Lupin III

[@FlippingKuzzy]

Holy moly.... this cover version is just perfect for bars and exotic restaurants

[@SovanJedi]

Ahhh this is so awesome! And I love the pixel animations to go with it too!! You guys are the best!

[@jazzbassboy]

This is insane from start to finish. Great job, guys!

[@Weeesnaw]

I got to see this live in Boston last week, it was so incredible! Hope to see you again around here soon. Congrats on album 4!

[@TheDwb8402]

Y'all ATE that! Love it!

[@0NotreMan0]

Love the Jill Scott reference playing all through that!!! Gave it that extra oomph!! And the Erykah Badu easter egg!!!