Want You Gone - Frank Sinatra Big Band Swing Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

We're back with another incredible piece from the Portal series, here's "Want You Gone" totally reimagined in the style of Frank Sinatra's arrangement of "I've Got You Under my Skin" (originally arranged by the great Nelson Riddle), and sung by the amazing singer/trumpet player Benny Benack III.
It's a testament to great song writing when your lyrics and melody can function in an entirely different context like this, so huge thanks to Jonathan Coulton for this great piece of music!
This song and more coming soon to our 3rd album "Backwards Compatible" but in the mean time
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"The 8-Bit Big Band" is a 30-65 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music from all consoles and eras arranged in a large ensemble Jazz/Pop/Rock setting!
Blending together timeless musical themes from Nintendo, Sega, Playstation, and more then re-arranging them in genres and styles of all musical inspirations, The 8-Bit Big Band has members 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.
Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
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FULL CREDITS:
Vocals/Trumpet - Benny Benack III
Alto Sax 1/Flute - Andrew Gould
Alto Sax 2 - Josh Plotner
Tenor Sax 1 - Sam Dillon
Tenor Sax 2 - Zac Zinger
Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet - Adison Evans
Trumpet 1 - Jay Webb
Trumpet 2 - John Lake
Trumpet 3 - Chloe Rowlands
Trumpet 4 - Max Boiko
Trombone 1 - Jimmy O'Connell
Trombone 2 - Javier Nero
Trombone 3 - Rebecca Patterson
Bass Trombone - Ron Wilkins
Bass - Dan Chmielinski
Piano - Natalie Tenenbaum
Guitar - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Jared Schonig
Violins - Lavinia Pavlish, Meitar Forkosh, Tomoko Akaboshi, Daniel Constant, Kevin Kuh, Matthew Beauge, Yumi Oshima, Camellia Hartman
Violas - Laura Sacks, Kenny Wang, Jarvis Benson, Tia Allen
Celli - Susan Mandel, Alon Bisk, Jessica Wang
Harp - Liann Cline
Music/Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Arrangements and Production - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Shot and Edited by Halleloo Productions
Animations by Taylor Russell
Thumbnail art by @MikeKILLUZ
#the8bitbigband #videogamemusic #videogamejazz

[@The8BitBigBand]

Guess now I just gotta do "You Wouldn't Know" from Lego Dimensions and the Sinatra/GLaDOS trilogy is complete!

[@slateoffate9812]

I just want more Sinatra-esque covers.

[@LaMirah]

Please do! Take your time, do it right by the song and your reputation, but if it comes out I'll be sure to buy it.

[@warmongeringgood]

You don't haaaave to.....but it would be pretty cool

[@maxenceprt418]

I think there is another Glados Song, not used in the game, named "Don't say goodbye". It can be another great idea, but take your time ! We can wait !

[@DenderFriend]

Honestly, I find You Wouldn't Know to be a perfect topper to the trifecta of GLaDOS songs!

[@jessecox]

HUGE. SUCCESS.

[@Daddy-ue1du]

It’s my boy!!😃

[@MatthewHop]

Swanackback Snack Pack Quick Facks. Where is my new episode Jesse!!!!!! You better be ready to talk about Mandalorian season 2, haha

[@dominickbryant851]

Didnt expect to see jesse here (edit: my stupid ass misspelled his name)

[@mptran217]

Ayyy!

[@tobysgamelab4422]

We got Cox!

[@renesilva9705]

There is a parallel universe out there where videogames were big in the 50's and they hired Frank Sinatra to sing something like this

[@The8BitBigBand]

You totally nailed my head canon for this arrangement haha

[@strawberyfish4908]

​@@The8BitBigBandOmG

[@FatherTime89]

@@The8BitBigBand I heard that was also the headcanon of the developers of Cuphead, only the 30s instead of the 50s.

[@FatherTime89]

@miketandy6329 look up Tennis For Two. It's an actual video game from the 50s (and it isn't a Pong clone)

[@sikufox]

Bro... Frank Sinatra made this song about his Ex-Wife!!!

[@thedarthdaderv2745]

This is the sequel we wanted and needed

[@monty6491]

As good a sequel as Portal 2 was!

[@marieu6]

1 week ago?

[@THE_MoshiFever]

And now we wait on part three

[@theblandcharlie822]

@@marieu6 they had a waiting stream a week ago with comments open

[@Felipemelazzi]

Exactly 😁

[@colorblue7018]

Woah, I just came back to this video after a few years and Benny's "How did you get in my room" at 1:15 is I'm pretty sure a reference to how Sinatra greeted his crowds at the Las Vegas Sands whenever he started. You can hear him say it on his iconic album Sinatra at the Sands. Such a great detail!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Thats exactly what we were thinking when we threw it in last minute at the recording session haha I had just listened to that album on the way to the studio

[@bayoft6692]

1:15 i think you mean

[@firewall5189]

im making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS.

[@matty4z]

as the science gets done and you made a neat pun , because this makes us.. feel alive..

[@deathcupdrink]

It’s hard to overstate my SATISFACTION

[@matty4z]

@@deathcupdrink and just in science XD

[@the8bitclicker_193]

@@deathcupdrink hey, they do what they must because they can, for the good of all of us! Well, except the ones who are dead.

[@marselo1316]

@@the8bitclicker_193 But there's no sense crying over every mistake , You just keep on trying till you run out of cake,

[@tommyleejones623]

The animation though. It just shows so much character and humour. For example: Imagine a highly complex machine, with great intelligence and intellect who has great homicidal tendencies, was just so *done* with you that they made a whole musical number about how they gave up on trying to kill you and just want’s you somewhere not their problem. That speaks volumes. Great work guys!

[@seanrichardson3485]

I honestly did not know how you guys were going to pull this one off. They original arrangement does not really lend itself to the swing style. You guys showed me that it can be done!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Definitely took a while for me to concoct this! But that bass line from the original swung kinda reminded me of the bass clarinet line from "I've Got You Under My Skin" Sinatra so once I had that idea it just took off from there

[@RamseyMikati]

I was thinking the same thing man, not at all disappointed with the result, Charlie Rosen and the rest of the band, you are absolute legends, thank you for your amazing performances

[@bman3977]

@@The8BitBigBand amazing... can you please give us a master class on arranging? I feel like there’s a gold mine in your brain

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

The funny thing is, if you go back and listen to Sinatra's songs, many of them have a similar tone to this song.

[@Ichijoe2112]

Perhaps the clue you all are looking for is in the Title? i.e. The Frank Sinatra Orchestra?

[@djamama4457]

They should definitely do a "Jump Up, Super Star!" cover with this guy.

[@christiancasaverdepertica1802]

I had never thought of that before. Now I need it

[@BigKittyMedia]

looks like they already have an arrangement in the works with grace kelly instagram.com/p/CDmIl-EH1UL/?igshid=1lrlb3mylm0ts

[@djamama4457]

​@@BigKittyMedia Then I guess it's highly unlikely their gonna make another cover with him. I really wanted to see what it would sound like if Frank Sinatra sang something from a Mario game that had his kinda style. Thanks for the info tho.

[@luisgamercool6980]

Like maybe a jazz version I guess it would be sick though

[@bananabus.]

@@luisgamercool6980 boy do I have news for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uVXnmcjb-fd7c

[@notsoaveragenerd]

The pixel artist has outdone themselves this time!!! Great job guys

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Many thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed my Potato Sinatra doin' the dang thang!

[@franksonatra]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator Potato Sinatra is such a good potato, I love him, awesome work!!!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

@@franksonatra Why thank you!

[@abercrombieblovs2042]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator Potato Sinatra is so cute XD

[@jess648]

the part where Chell is running from the Strider is really funny because Portal 2 takes place canonically during The Combine’s occupation of Earth

[@TheUKNutter]

Most swing remixes either suck or they’re not even swing at all. This however, takes the cake - and I’m not lying.

[@TheUKNutter]

Robert Crawshaw That’s the joke ☺️

[@OutragedHD]

The cake is NOT a lie

[@bellbird]

The cake is a lie!

[@alial3437]

This sounds like a trap.

[@augustuscrocker9328]

Maybe I'm just the old guy -- never played Portal, never heard of Jonathan Coulton. My grandfather called Sinatra "Frankie Sinus" back in the 1940s. Nonetheless, I'm blown away by how this arranger and the 8-Bit Band channeled the Nelson Riddle swing and sound that made Sinatra so appealing. Clever work ! Satire, homage, clever re-interpretation all in one !!

[@theworm7156]

You have had 2 years to play portal, have you yet

[@Smithy4224]

"We don't know if there's gonna be a Portal 3 or not!" Something about that line just cracks me up, I love it. Great improv, great singing, and great trumpeting from Benny once again, and of course a stellar performance from the whole band! You guys are great, and I hope you're all staying safe through this crazy year.

[@The8BitBigBand]

I hope Benny secrets portal 3 into existence with that banter!!

[@PudgeyHamster]

Valve can't count to 3

[@Ichijoe2112]

@Old Acc Is this what you've been waiting for? Say 1, 2, and 4

[@homedepotbrick]

Valve made Portal 2 10 years ago. Gabe gave up on it sadly and now I want to throw him off the statue of liberty.

[@jaygotsbe3347]

@@homedepotbrick wow was playing it couple days ago and its still a beautiful game for being 10 years old

[@DinoOnACactus]

Their rendition of Still Alive was amazing, so just knowing that this actually exists has made my day.

[@nicosuitor9322]

Dude totally fuckin same

[@finshaqo1692]

I like your profile picture.

[@itsreeah2663]

Portal is such a cool game. Love to see even in 2020 people are still making portal content. You got one happy fangirl

[@Thekoolaidchamp]

I love this soo much I'm glad so many others do too :)

[@itsreeah2663]

@@Thekoolaidchamp *GLaDghOS)

[@fletcherclark9255]

Benny can sing higher and lower than me and I don’t like it

[@The8BitBigBand]

Its really just not fair tbh

[@fletcherclark9255]

E2-A4 for anyone interested

[@franksonatra]

@@fletcherclark9255 gosh that is one long range...

[@nzcroc1229]

@@franksonatra Hehe well I don't wanna spoil anyone's party because Benny sings with that range beautifully, but I thought it'd be worth mentioning my range of which goes more or less A0-A5

[@ds7plus1l49]

@@nzcroc1229 i bet you use subharmonics and growls for the last octave

[@Whiteythereaper]

I love the touch of Chell getting chased by a strider. I wish Valve would just give us Portal & Half-Life 3

[@HamRitz25]

And team fortress 3

[@madscientistminecrafter3653]

Valve just can't count to 3 so they just make spinoffs.

[@cheddar950]

@@HamRitz25 Could literally work as just a port to source2.

[@krunken_isok]

@@madscientistminecrafter3653 Valve: Half Life: Alyx, take it or leave it

[@PfMokii]

They should make a Half Life game with Chell in City 17

[@EluTran]

This is absolutely phenomenal. I love it. Benny Benack's vocals are always extremely on point. I loved his work in the Still Alive arrangement, and this was even better! Keep up the great work, excited for the rest of your third album!

[@the8bitclicker_193]

Woah it's you

[@supremedevice1311]

hello elu tran of 'appearing in Kyrobun's "Why YOU Should PLAY SLAP CITY" ' fame the music do indeed slap. I also really love the cute animations that went along with it.

[@z-leigh6554]

@Adrien Chung Didn't he want to stop being known as the guy who uploaded the undertale soundtrack? Anyways, he has some cool Smash Ultimate Greninja content, some video essays, and other gameplay. I suggest you check some of his content out.

[@z-leigh6554]

@Adrien Chung ah, that makes more sense

[@Akogiri]

HEY, AREN'T YOU THE GUY WHO UPLOADED THE UNDERTALE SOUNDTRACK???????? AREN'T YOU+?++?!?;?!;?????!??

[@mrglibb]

I adore the drummer, he always gets so into it, I love how at 1:58 he appears to be acting along as though he's smacking test subjects with his drumsticks. The dude's got charisma for days, and that's saying something when you've got the singer in frame pouring liquid gold into your ears.

[@bbjazzIII]

So glad to collab on this sequel...we made it FOR the fans and hope all you guys dig it! Kudos to @the8bitbigband and Charlie Rosen for making this happen and bringing me back - I love you guys! Sinatra/Portal ftw...

[@CalebNorman]

Legendary singing and playing my guy! Love your collabs with Charlie and the band

[@mrdogg0026]

Your voice is so great

[@Thompson8200]

You're incredible man, love your work.

[@gold4963]

You nailed this song and Still Alive! Love these pieces of art!

[@edisonheller3063]

Do you happen to have any voice training tips for range? I'm trying to prepare for a party once this COVID stuff blows over, since people want me to sing, but I can't quite hit some of the notes. Your voice worked really well for this as well :)

[@אלוןלרר-ג2ע]

0:20 m'portal

[@toxitizm]

So, how are you holding up? Because I'M a potato.

[@kendallliverpool7601]

*3 slow claps* Oh, good. My slow clap processor made it into this thing. So we have that.

[@renrawbigmovies1640]

Idahoans be like.

[@matthewcox7985]

Couch Potatoes have become You-Tubers. 😁 ...I'll show myself out.

[@FriskDrinksBrisk]

ooh sO RaNdOm

[@alanpillow6679]

Let's all appreciate how much heart and care is poured into every one of these perfect pixel animations! They match the arrangement so perfectly and so seamlessly every time. Round of applause!

[@mattieice4785]

“The moment you’ve all been waiting for”

[@Rurattee]

wait how did you comment this last week

[@aecholapis]

"The one, the only..."

[@barragethree5047]

At first it sounded like a lotta...

[@happypercussionist1]

@@robertcrawshaw9978 that.. what...? BUT THIS IS THE PREMIER AND- THAT'S A RICKROLL LINK.. insert intense wheezing

[@happypercussionist1]

@@robertcrawshaw9978 no.. why

[@frvicboi]

This sound like Olive Garden music That's a compliment

[@jamesbalajan3850]

I can't believe they're actually doing it. This will be awesome.

[@justsomeplantcells-]

I am really GLaD

[@Forbeare]

I'm considering playing this at the very end of my wedding to clear people out.

[@The8BitBigBand]

It's video game musics "hit the road jack" hahah

[@gavinli1368]

Now is it time to start requesting "You wouldn't know" from Lego Dimensions? That was also sung by Glados!

[@Phantomick]

And it was written by the same guy, so it’s official!

[@The8BitBigBand]

Will check it out!!

[@patrickramseyart]

Yay!! :D

[@SuperMegaPirate]

Was about to suggest the same song :)

[@TournavisTheBlind]

What about the "deleted" glados song?

[@norrieee9219]

Valve has to hire these guys to write the GLaDOS end credits song for Portal 3.

[@noodlebro6983]

They would do a great job but we don't need a Portal 3.

[@magnuficent076]

The passive agressiveness is SO real

[@spencersonnefeld]

1:50 "... what we do with test subjects just like you." Play really good music for them? Or teach them to play at that caliber? Either way, sign me up!

[@LiamTolentino]

Now I kinda wanna see them do Cara Mia Addio (the turret song before the end credits), but seeing this already makes me feel complete

[@anakinligman3715]

That would be great

[@jodgee2374]

Yes. I agree completely. Cara Mia Addio, Exile Vilify, and You Wouldn't Know.

[@Pokaroquai]

if Aperture existed in Fallout:

[@happyhattergamer8078]

“It’s hard to overstate my satisfaction” - GLaDOS

[@krzysztofskrzypczak7158]

In this arrangement it sounds like such an empowering song about someone you finally manage to throw out of your life. Like a male version of "I will survive".

[@EstamosDe]

You mean like "ive got to be me" ? Steve Lawrence? 😮 try it

[@themaderhatter]

These are the moments that make life worth living 😌

[@franksonatra]

god yeah totally

[@Glocktopus1]

That would be funny if it, weren’t so sad

[@rmhj01]

Gotta give props to Taylor Russell for throwing in that Half Life 2 reference at 1:32 , this fella clearly knows their Valve Lore

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

I always loved how Portal technically takes place in the same universe as Half Life. Had show a lil' nod to it somehow! Plus the Strider was fun to animate so it was a double win in my eyes, haha.

[@TheSpectralForce]

Portal: 8-bit Band... You could not live with your failure. Where did that bring you?... Back to me

[@tamarawiggin7888]

What failure, lmao (I know it's a reference, just tryna join in on the fun)

[@crackofdawn805]

More like huge success, which I’ve made note of

[@Lucifer-dr8xm]

Gotta love that one Salamanca brother on the drums

[@akko8210]

Lol

[@wingedfish1175]

I know we just got this one and all but god please more Sinatra style songs

[@JimmyOConnell87]

I’ll pass the message along

[@LuigIan2000]

great work as always... but that long "gone" at 3:20 NOT jumping to a high A is such a blue-baller!

[@finnegandoherty5295]

Again, the musicianship is absolutely fantastic but huge props to the sprites and visual work!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Animator here. Many thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed my little addition to an already amazing video! Can't thank Chalie enough calling me back on board for this one!

[@agostinacoronel2901]

@@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator Dude you rock. Hope you're fine, take care and keep rocking

[@sticklabs8540]

1:16 did Caroline just hit herself?

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Depends on what side of the "Ship of Thesius" argument you fall under.

[@abdultarsha5312]

This channel is criminally underrated!

[@Ronald_Whitesel]

It is terrible underrated

[@prud5930]

0:28 HAHAHA I thought that man had a fucking barcode on his shirt

[@TrailblazerProductionsLLC]

I know it isn't an official Portal game, but another song that would be cool to hear in this style is "Time and Time Again" from Portal Stories: Mel. "Android Hell" by Harry101 would also be pretty neat.

[@franksonatra]

Maybe it's possible... they did cover a FNAF fan song...

[@bleepblock2177]

3:01 the ending is perfection to my ears

[@rudrasingh6354]

FINALLY!! Really hyped up for this. Loved your take on Still Alive

[@DesertDuc]

All drummers know the 2:03 face, lol!

[@ietj96]

The animations were AMAZING! WOULD BURN DOWN HOUSES WITH LEMONS FOR THEM

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Haha, why thank you. I'm GLaD(os) you enjoyed them!

[@killerpussy84]

I've been struggling with depression, and one main symptom is that I don't see myself doing anything because it's useless. Then I watched this, and I thought: there are these people who make something so useless, just because it's fun and because they like doing it - and I enjoy (truly enjoy!) watching it. Maybe I should just start doing stuff again, even if there is no purpose to it. So thank you. Thank you so much.

[@The8BitBigBand]

That is so true haha it's really such a niche thing we do, we really do it for the love of video game music and large ensemble jazz! Maybe one day this body of music will be mainstream but for now we do it for us game music fans :) thanks for listening!

[@killerpussy84]

5 months later, and this is still my "screw depression, I'm doing it anyways! 💪" song. You guys saved my life in a very special way. Please, don't ever stop doing what you like because "it's useless". (Or, as my doctor put it: Fun is a valid reason, too.)

[@simplyspectrum7490]

Well that's nice to hear

[@ABigBluePoliceBox]

@@The8BitBigBand lol y'all won grammy since posting this - i guess its not just for game music fans :) congrats!

[@el_priet0kun373]

Sisyphus moment

[@bleach2133]

this is song is kinda creepy without context.

[@thespiderthread]

What a coincidence, I just finished replaying Portal and started replaying Portal 2... this is perfect, thank you, this will be the best thing

[@omegazero5884]

the animation is also fuckin amazing the band so fuckin good and then Benny so beautiful all of this. look this video good like really good like holy fuck oh god yes more

[@ejzeiberg]

1:15 nice Sinatra reference haha

[@The8BitBigBand]

Wanted to get a little Rat Pack banter flavor in there haha

[@aliveandwellinisrael2507]

When you pick up Aperture on the radio in Fallout...

[@ferretmayn7045]

Drake? Never heard of him, I only listen to the 8 bit gang

[@AvatarRaziel92]

kinda the music where i would love to take some friends into a bar and just get some drinks and enjoy the music

[@partlycloudy4384]

I feel like most of the people actually doing the song barely even know what Portal is, but they know that the end song is a bop, and that's all they need to know.

[@Ronald_Whitesel]

I've never played portal but this song is great

[@proud22beme]

@@Ronald_Whitesel portal 2 is a wonderful game to try out, well worth getting it

[@TheMrTape]

@@Ronald_Whitesel It happens to be the highest user-rated game of all time. Costs $1-2 during Steam sales.

[@CurlyHairedRogue]

This sounds so damn good. ^_^ Personally, I always found this song to be kind of a somber thing. To me it sounds like GladOs is trying to convince _herself_ that you need to go, simply because she knows exactly who you are in relation to the human that is the basis for her whole personality, and because she knows you two will likely be at each other’s throats again if she doesn’t push you away now. That being said, I do like the cheerier tone of this one. Gonna have to favorite this one.

[@joshualisciarelli6960]

3:10 now that is gold. Hugh props to whoever made that ahah

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Animator here. I see you are a man of taste as well.

[@reu193]

0:05 Wtf is doing Sr Pelo playing a trombone

[@JaLynnTardisGeek]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS I audibly gasped at this news and my husband asked what was wrong XD I’m so excited!!!!

[@NotPython]

The little Half Life cameos really show that the band here is extremely knowledgeable on their content when making it!

[@squanchables]

YEESSSS I'VE BEEN NEEDING THIS ALL MY LIFE

[@DD-tw2xn]

なんだ！この素敵なアレンジ😭 CD欲しい！！！

[@DenderFriend]

I'm awaiting for when people start demanding a cover of You Wouldn't Know from the LEGO Dimensions Portal storyline.

[@DenderFriend]

@@ravenpaw3383 Oh, just saw they made a comment about that!

[@tizanelul]

this is the best goodbye for the best game

[@DSMusic394]

One of the few amazing things to come out of 2020, can't believe we survived long enough to see it

[@supremeoreo3852]

2:37 didn’t have to go that hard

[@ObviousTrollFrom2007]

Ah yes, they took Larry Bundy's advice. 😁

[@finalround240]

That's unreal, you did a really great job, pure magic! Applause!

[@etherzone021]

YEEEESSSS YEEEESSS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, THERE IS THE ROUND 2

[@eloisanzara237]

I did it, I found the first comment.

[@franksonatra]

AAAAAAAAAA my day was made. This is a Frank Sinatra tribute I would recommend to my fellow Sinatra fans!!! Benny sang and trumpeted amazingly, Taylor's animation was *chef kiss* so damn cute and dynamic, the band was 100/10 as ever, the arrangement really brings me back to those Capitol albums (Nelson Riddle is the OG you're right, the shoutout to I've Got You Under My Skin is legendary...) and boy it brought a tear to my eye... I love the original but this version, with the strings and swing, knocked it out of the park :D Also I LOVE how the singer referenced the "How'd you get in my room?" from Sinatra at the Sands and the whole quip about Portal 3 was such a nice joke for Portal fans and of course, fits with the snarky stage persona of Frank Sinatra himself (but that test subject thing was so Glados. Imagine if she sounded like Sinatra xD). Super incredible cover, and in the words of the Chairman, that was a gas! :D Edit: why did I say this

[@benjaminvischansky9845]

strait power

[@franksonatra]

lol thanks. I was an am a Sinatra nerd it seems.

[@Silph_Co]

This truly is a triumph

[@nerdystick_boy5583]

i like how they animated a strider chasing chell to her iminent death, really connects half-life and portal together

[@Riskthebard]

True I'm gonna go with true

[@PerpetualAgonizingTorment]

0:36 Menacing P O T A T O

[@gijis02]

The potato animation is on POINT!!

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Animator here. Thank you! It was quite challenging to make a cycloptic potato be so sassy.

[@jackcallahan1848]

That singer really switches to the trumpet fast

[@saddlebag]

I’m looking forwards to this!

[@jacobprentice2649]

Every byte of information was perfectly placed to create this wonderful animation and song, thank you for this, when i heard the original i cried, just cried again, again, thank you

[@JirmmyJumbaTheJellyMan]

I've waited for this ever since I heard the Still Alive cover. I'm gonna love this.

[@JirmmyJumbaTheJellyMan]

Update: Yeah, I love this.

[@elvladiskov6174]

its not longer about portal, its about mafia failing hits and just telling the dude "you know what, just leave. you asshole"

[@JediMaestr0]

YESSSSS I just got this piece out of my head, I can’t wait to get it stuck in my head again. Also, hot take, I like this song a lot better than Still Alive.

[@franksonatra]

lol you're not alone in that take

[@griffinqueen15]

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I RECOGNIZE ONE OF THE TROMBONISTS!!!! Nero taught my junior high school jazz class 3 years ago!!! I was wondering what he was up to all those years!!

[@The8BitBigBand]

I love that!

[@FanOfMostEverything]

Fun fact: At least four members of the Rat Pack were created solely to contain Sinatra.

[@franksonatra]

_WHEEZE_

[@jacobprentice2649]

Also 1:42 is furious potato

[@chantelletom-ying330]

I’ve been waiting so long for this

[@tenthant]

The animations are so FUCKING CUTE.

[@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator]

Thank you, I appreciate it I tried to have as much fun with it as I could and I'm glad it translated over!

[@AK33_]

I've been waiting for this for so long!

[@darealsooski]

cutest representation of Chell I've ever seen

[@manlyastronaut6984]

Yeah Benny is back!

[@CronoTenchi]

Benny Benack III is amazing

[@thetominator1931]

I added this to my music playlist before I even listened to it.

[@Ezosresiak]

Ha, I did too

[@elcatrinc1996]

HUGE SUCCES The pixel art is as amazing as ever, if not better

[@nathantran7231]

"It's been so long"

[@bitescratchbeg]

god this is just perfect. as a huge jazz and portal fan, this is the PERFECT combination for people like me! great work to everyone involved!

[@ahgagf9902]

I can't wait a week for this what the heck

[@piercehacquard4747]

While I prefer the song "Still Alive" over "Want You Gone," this arrangement and mix is superior to your previous one! Incredibly done by everyone involved!