Obviously, as a gamer, this stuff is very fulfilling. But as a jazz musician myself, these arrangements are so tasty. You've actually been able to create something that stands on its own as a brilliant musical interpretation of existing works. A lot of groups will make adaptations of video game music that are good, but too much of my enjoyment of the track relies on nostalgia and the original work itself. But Charlie, you are one of the few arrangers who consistently creates something that stands on its own, and tickles the musician part of my brain (and specifically that jazz section, mm mm mmmmm) without having to access my prior associated memories with this music. And I've even been introduced to some great pieces through you from games I've never played, and sometimes, I like your version better! Hats off to you, good sir.

@The8BitBigBand

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!! so glad you're enjoying our re-imaginings

@Jordan-hu6hd

Жыл бұрын

Could not have said it better 🙌 Excellence!!

@lancelee338

Жыл бұрын

Man, this made me realize I can never listen to jazz seriously. I love the original works too much

If anyone said they went to MAGFest for the 8-Bit Big Band live performance alone, I would not question their decision.

@davidkautz4321

Жыл бұрын

Literally me.

1:11:40 They did it, they did the thing!

@TanaChiarantano

Жыл бұрын

came to like the comment after neely's video

@bravo.siguenza

Жыл бұрын

what's the thing?

@pedrogarcia8706

Жыл бұрын

@@bravo.siguenza the mario kart lick

@luf4rall

Жыл бұрын

too bad saxologic wasn't there

@damianstack8001

Жыл бұрын

​@@bravo.siguenza ask Angela Bassett

Thank you for performing at MAG! We were absolutely thrilled to have you. What an incredible set!! 🤘

@gangstreG123

Жыл бұрын

could you improve the camera work next time?

@Utred2012

Жыл бұрын

Hoping to make it back to another Magfest at some point.

@rand0dude

Жыл бұрын

i want to come to the next one ive never went to one in my life

@ImNotFaire

7 ай бұрын

1:11:37

To have played a Timpani Roll in front of 3,800 people was thrilling, and the rest of the set was killer, glad to have been apart of it!!!

@Brinkwater

Жыл бұрын

Killer Timpani Roll too, even damped it at the end!

@ianmcninch8070

Жыл бұрын

it was badass

@Imseeking

Жыл бұрын

Woahhhhhh that’s cool man!

Absolutely my favorite show I’ve ever played! The audience energy was through the roof - SO much fun!!

@JimmyOConnell87

Жыл бұрын

You sounded awesome man!

@dominicmanzella5493

Жыл бұрын

You killed it!

@DomPalombiMusic

Жыл бұрын

YOU CRUSHED IT BRO 👏🏻

@francistaylor5097

Жыл бұрын

You looked so into it! What a talented group of people. Thank you.

@justsomewheel9379

Жыл бұрын

In the words of random kid in The Incredibles, THAT WAS TOTALLY WICKED

1:10:52 It is fitting that the originally improvised solo is now canonically part of the melodic arrangement - that's become one of the most famous licks in all music. Brilliant stuff.

Adam Neely, Carlos Eiene/insaneintherain AND Dave Pollack?! This is a wonderful combo!

@alanhirayama4592

Жыл бұрын

All my favorite musicians!

@tronkles3633

Жыл бұрын

Dont forget Skatoon Network, that dude is awesome

@SwitchStation

Жыл бұрын

Fr

@justajazzfan7838

Жыл бұрын

STACKED

@DuffyLONER64

10 ай бұрын

And Chris Baum from Bent Knee!!

Not enough people are talking about how great "Can You Feel The Sunshine" was... I mean its amazing! Solomon did an absolutely fantastic job and this entire event was amazing!

@aprr5393

Жыл бұрын

its a bit of an oddball amongst the generally more popular picks, i mean, sonic r isn't even a very well loved game, but god does that soundtrack rule! and this cover is so awesome. those strings were just gorgeous

@dagossYT

Жыл бұрын

@@aprr5393 I've never played Sonic R but I recognized the song. Maybe it's re-appeared in other Sonic games or something? (or maybe the OST slaps that hard that I heard it at a demo kiosk 30 years ago and it stuck with me)

@IkinBBfromAnthologyOfTheKiller

Жыл бұрын

It was really good, what made me want to listen to the orchestra actually. Because i heard a clip in another place

@IkinBBfromAnthologyOfTheKiller

Жыл бұрын

​@@dagossYT It has, but it's just really popular even among people who don't know the game well.

@Breacher554

Жыл бұрын

Its sad it’s not even on their yt channel

40:35 Adam is very proud that he managed to play THE LICK in his solo 🤣🤣

@giovannigray6833

10 ай бұрын

I was so shocked

@Kuhleb12

8 ай бұрын

who wouldn't be?

@thepellmeister9528

8 ай бұрын

Dave quotes Gershwin, makes him a reputable jazz goomba. Stage Adam quotes KZread Adam, makes him a boss that makes Bowser look like a baby chicklet.

@wtwrush

8 ай бұрын

And contextualizes it in such a cool way! It’s like I got chills and laughed out loud at the same time ahaha

Adam just couldnt resist putting The Lick in his solo. Hahahah

@evanistephani

Жыл бұрын

Dear god, read it as it happened. Absolutely majestic XD

@niebl

Жыл бұрын

Of course we have to have both THE lick and the Mario kart lick in this

@YoutubePizzer

Жыл бұрын

And he still integrates it in a novel way

@Schuli

Жыл бұрын

almost made me cry :D

@teqsteqs

Жыл бұрын

And you can see he is very proud of it at 40:35 🤣

Sonic R was as shock to see. Love that soundtrack and loved seeing it represented here. Hope it gets a solo video!

@The8BitBigBand

Жыл бұрын

It's on its way!

"On Green Dolphin Shoals" is INSANE!! And the fact that you can say "all together now" for the mario kart lick is hilarious

That Snake Eater performance gave me THE CHILLS! Omg, that was amazing!

@mosquitopyjamas9048

Жыл бұрын

Litty nailed it

@veeshan2856

Жыл бұрын

Litty absolutely killed it. What a fantastic, powerful voice!

@Lucidbkeo

Жыл бұрын

legitimately teared up a little bit

@thetoongrump9801

Жыл бұрын

What an insane vocal performance. She did not have to go so hard on a video game song cover but WOW I’m glad she did

@funkthat

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm what an appropriate name LITTY OFFICIAL

There's not enough talk about SOLOMON PARKER!!! What an amazing first song. I actually hadn't heard it till now and I haven't been able to stop singing it. Absolute perfect fit for it. Fantastic job on this performance to the entire band and all the featured guests. As a gamer and a jazz musician (trumpet) this was a delight to hear, thank you

@Voxiqsss

Жыл бұрын

that halftime feel part give me chills, it just works

easily the highlight of my magfest. my wife and i just got married when we found out you would be at magfest. i literally proposed to her during your 2021 virtual concert. and during our big wedding ceremony, we'll be dancing to 8-bit big band as our "first dance." this is seriously one hour of my life i will never, ever, ever forget.

@dannynguyen2382

11 ай бұрын

nerd

@TheSereneBee

4 ай бұрын

I love this

@javaguru7141

2 ай бұрын

This is incredibly sweet. All of the best wishes to you ❤

BRO WHY DID SNAKE EATER POP OFF SO MUCH OMG, WENT SO HARD, ACTUAL PURE FIRE!

I wanna be in the 8-Bit Big Band when I grow up

Doing the entire dolphin shoals solo as an insane full band soli must be the best thing since sliced bread, absolutely thrilled!

HOLY COW, THIS IS THE BEST "CAN YOU FEEL THE SUNSHINE"

GOD that Snake Eater performance just blows me away every time, simply stunning!

I love how involved the conductor was in creating music, you usually only see them doing their job, conducting, but this guy was playing smaller instruments, singing, and front-manning. Really is a testament to him, and the other rest of the band!

@The8BitBigBand

10 ай бұрын

I'm trying to bring it back to the old days when conductors used to be bonafide personalities in the music business and not just stick wavers :)

@alimatorstudios2692

10 ай бұрын

@@The8BitBigBand it’s a really nice change of pace, I wish my conductor was as expressive as you

This concert is a milestone in video game history, and I am grateful to be alive to witness it. Thank you for doing a tribute to nostalgia and to some of our most cherished memories.

Dude, what you've done, from orchestrating KZread bands to actually putting on a show with celebrity guests, is nothing short of amazing. Keep it up yo.

“Can You Feel the Sunshine” as an opener is absolutely unbelievable. Please, PLEASE make your way out west some time soon! I’ve been listening since the first album, and I am dying to witness this live.

Hot damn, I will NOT miss this show next time. Decided to go to a Voice Acting panel instead. Biggest mistake of my Magfest.

That orchestra's director is a total mood. Loved when during Bob Omb Battlefield he pulled out the cowbell and just started gettin down

Wow, and this wasn't too long ago! I seriously appreciate that you guys release your concerts as video after the fact. 🥰 It's extremely generous of you and allows those of us who can't attend your shows to still enjoy the energy that comes from a live performance. edit: oh man that arrangement of Dire Dire Docks with the vocals is giving me HUGE Pat Metheny Group vibes, I love it!!

@mihailmilev9909

Жыл бұрын

Ikr I very much appreciate it

@aweso100

Жыл бұрын

The whole style is so Metheny Group, love it.

Hey, its Hugo (formerly known as Dr. Manhattan in this VGM community) and I have to say that that "Tower of Power" hit thing at intro for Hydrocity Zone theme was the source of inspiration for me choosing to do that track back so many years! What a joy! ❤❤❤

I waited Luke 2 hours in line to be in front of the stage for this and it was worth every second.

I cannot believe that the most viewed moment in this video is the lick. Well done Adam.

This was hands down the best concert I’ve ever been to. My friends and I were groovin and dancing the whole time. Thanks so much for bringing such amazing music to this community!

@mihailmilev9909

Жыл бұрын

wow

@thenoisemaker8335

Жыл бұрын

You have a great profile picture, 10/10

@SSB_Seal

Жыл бұрын

Was great to listen to it even now after the fact!

"Still Alive" sounds like you hear it in the New Years Events in New York City

Thanks for having me!!! It was an absolute pleasure and honor to play this show and rip a few trumpet solos. Long live VGM!

Great show! Adam murdered Dire dire docks holy smokes! Such euphoria

@heckyd

Жыл бұрын

Did you catch THE LICK he threw into his solo? Hahah

Litty Official made me cry with her doing snake eater. The violin solo as also so fucking good during Delfino Plaza. I will be happy to buy one of your pieces of merch from the website, hope you guys come to WV one day.

MY GOD THAT DOLPHIN SHOALS ARRANGEMENT Cannot wait for this new album you guys are the greatest

@garreyy2828

Жыл бұрын

Like seriously that arrangement is incredible, and the musicianship required to pull it off is equally incredible

@primalequinox8527

Жыл бұрын

and the "On green dolphin street"" reference during the solo mannnn

@roli112233

Жыл бұрын

@@primalequinox8527 Did you catch the dolphin dance quote in the intro sax line?

This was the highlight to my MAGFest. Never heard of the band, never heard the band until I was in line. Man, I’d give anything to experience the first time hearing it again.

Beautiful job by Skatoon at 9:08 , he’s definitely one hell of a player and carries on a beautifully consistent sound even though that high C! As a trombonist myself I’m really blown away with his performance here, and heck the whole band! Love you guys and all the work that everyone has put into such fantastic arrangements and concerts such as this one. Even though I’m still in high school and have a lot to learn I hope to get as good as these guys some day.

"The national anthem of video game music: [colossus roar]" God, I love Magfest.

I came to the Miami showing and I gotta say, Ceaser’s rendition of Can You Feel the Sunshine? had so much emotion and passion, and I wish he would sing the song on the official release

I remember the resistance from my fellow jazz band in high school and college when I tried to show them tunes like smb2 or yoshis island (even tho they are well know jazz changes). Fast forward 15 years and we have this it brings a tear to my eye to see the dedication and excellence or 8bitbb

That arrangement of Can You Feel the Sunshine is out of this world!!! Listening to it gives me such an uplifting feeling!!!

40:32 ✨D A L I C C ✨

@steevf

Жыл бұрын

You can see Adam celebrate getting that in there too!

Man that energy! 😄 Never seen a conductor with so much love and enthusiasm for the music, while playing his own fun parts and even singing to boot, reminds me a lot of the optimistic koala Buster Moon from the Sing movies. Fantastic performance, wish I had been there to see it in person, looking forward to a vinyl record release someday too hmmm? 😄

I think I've listened to this set for start to finish at least 8 times in the last 24 hours. Killer arrangements, I keep finding new references and lines every time, like that guitar / sax unisono line in Dolphin Shoals that just blindsides me and knocks me off my feet without fail. These particular renditions of Hydrocity Zone and Snake Eater are the highlights of the set for me, but every song remains jaw-dropping. Everyone, thank you for the incredible work!

This video is bringing me so much joy! I bought tickets for their show in Miami a few months ago right when they came out on sale. I had a last minute situation and I couldn’t go, so this video is making me so happy, the closest experience to one of their live shows ✨🔥

@The8BitBigBand

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully we'll come back down to Miami soon!

@mihailmilev9909

Жыл бұрын

Whaaaat they were in Miami???

Solomon KILLED IT!

What an inspiring group of people. Can’t wait for the 4th album this year.

AMAZING FROM BEGINNING TO END! Thanks for uploading this!!!

Man that Dire Dire docks was ethereal

I was stank facing throughout the entire 1-hour 14-minute video. I want to come to one of these live events one day. Now... I am going to go back to the beginning and rewatch the entire video. Big love to Big Band!

Seriously can't wait for the studio version of Can You Feel The Sunshine. I hope the same singer is included but if not I hope you're able to keep the Sammy Davis Jr. tone of the vocals, those are great!! The arrangement sounds like some lost Hollywood movie theme for some musical from the 1950's like Singing in the Rain and I love it for that. It's very uplifting and I feel like if it were released at that time it would be a classic in the modern day.

Just discovered you guys from Adam Neely's VGM video, my goodness you guys are INSANE 🤯That Hydrocity Zone arrangement... amen that is tasty 🙏🏽 Thank you for sharing some of your incredible arrangements like this, and your passion for VGM and jazz! If you ever head to the east coast of Australia I'll be there ⭐

Adam Neely absolutely tore up dire dire docks. Everybody was awesome. This was great

As a former percussionist nice job on the timpani! Shout out to Litty Official putting it on for dc. Amazing show was very pleased to hear Sonic R. Can you feel the sunshine is a classic…

@The8BitBigBand

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad they rolled out a Timp for us in this show, it adds so much gravitas to those moments. I wish we could always have a live timpanist! Why must they be so big and expensive to rent haha

@DomPalombiMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad to have played it for a short bit, big thanks to Charlie and 8BBB!

until now i never realized how much hydro city zone sounds like the intro to hey arnold....

Everyone hitting that mario kart lick at the end was just magical. you guys are doing great things :D

Delfino Plaza here was incredible! How is it after watching this arrangement multiple times, I still get Fiddler on the Roof vibes and have to suppress myself from breaking into a Tevye-esque monologue? This entire concert (esp Meta Knight's Revenge) was incredible to witness from home.

saw these guys during their New York set. by far the best concert i’ve ever attended! watching this also made me realize that they actually do not unsubstantially different sets every single time! The encore song at my show was Gerudo Valley (my favorite of the night actually), and they instead played the super mario world ending song here. Truly incredible that all the musicians here were able to learn so many songs that they were just going to play as a one-off! ❤

@KingGregory27

Жыл бұрын

The new york set was insane. We got chocobo’s theme, polyanna (with the elite white jacket wearing vocalist) & rosalina in the observatory.

FOR FREE? Unbelievable; thank you Charlie.

@The8BitBigBand

Жыл бұрын

VGM is for the people!!

@jamesgater

Жыл бұрын

@@The8BitBigBand LONG LIVE!

I was barely holding it together with the Dire Dire Docks arrangement, and then the Pat Metheny like V-I-V-I hit and it just made a mess of my emotions

40:30 THAT LICK

@kittygent9612

Жыл бұрын

lol i missed that! damn it!

@sephentos21525

Жыл бұрын

cant see anything at 40:30

Whoa, it's Adam Neely on the bass, rad!

I saw Adam Neely's video about this band and I HAD to come find the full performance! Brilliant job everyone!! This was such a blast to listen to!

The funniest part about performing at MAGFest is the fact that a lot of your guests would've probably already been there regardless.

Dire dire docks is absolutely gorgeous…what a composition, what an arrangement, what a performance. Adam Neely’s solo and tone was very reminiscent of Mark Egan with the pat metheny group for me. I’d do anything to play a gig like this… but that drummer isn’t getting replaced any time soon ahaha

Oh my god, what an absolutely incredible show! Absolutely packed wall-to-wall with incredible musicianship and energy! From the guests and soloists to the ensemble, the percussion to the singers, and of course the unmatched conductor, arranger, singer, bass player, triangle slayer, Charlie Rosen himself! I can honestly say this is all I've ever wanted for video game music when I first downloaded that Gerudo Valley mp3 on Limewire as a kid. It's been a complete treat following your KZread channel the past few years and it'd be an understatement to say these pieces have made me tear up more than a few times; the love for the music and games is absolutely overflowing in every piece. This band and these songs and especially this performance make me so happy! Love you all!

Yes! Looking forward to the new album! Dolphin Shoals is absolutely 🔥🔥🔥, and while it wasn't performed at this show Pollyanna is my most anticipated (saw it in NYC and my jaw dropped).

@totallycarbon2106

Жыл бұрын

Pollyanna!? Damn! One of my favourite pieces of video game music of all time. Also I remember suggesting it in one of these comment sections when the band was asking for them so very happy 👀

@henrychen1835

Жыл бұрын

Full agree the Pollyanna was easily one of the most unexpected highlight of the NYC show when I went.

40:31 I was waiting for that! 🤣

Am I the only one to hear Dolphin Dance in the intro of Dolphin Shoals at 1:09:20 ? It sounds like a quote of the beginning of the Herbie's theme: it's very cool :)

@wurby9085

Жыл бұрын

Both songs have a similar melody and the same starting chord! (E flat major 7)

@Pmf95k

Жыл бұрын

So that’s where it’s from. I thought it was Monster’s Inc. LOL

My wife and I had your rendition of 'Still Alive' play us walking down the aisle together after we got married in September last year. Thank you so much for your incredible music and keep up the awesome, guys!

I have come back to this set multiple times. One of the best VGM performances, if not the best, ever. (with apologies to bartley)

i hope we get a studio recording of can you feel the sunshine, that last part was AWESOME. maybe sonic r was meant to swing all along

INSANE concert. I wish I could've been there live!!! To Mr. Rosen and the rest of the band... AMAZING JOB

I felt the sunshine.

I was drawn in by Can you Feel the Sunshine and I'm so glad I can finally listen to your rendition of it again! Easily my favorite performance of the entire convention and I'm so stoked for next year!

Is a huge dream come true. Impresive. No words for describe this. Absolutelly magnificent and oustanding. Look at them, all of them, making great music. Gorgeus 🔥❤👏👏👏👌✌👍😁🎶🎵

💀the request to space out the crowd and step away from the stage really hits different after seeing the total unregulated mess that happened with Kai Cenat recently

Anyone else notice when adam neely played the licc at 40:31 😂

I was at this show! And let me tell ya, best way to spend a January 6th.

This was fantastic! I definitely want to see you guys perform in person. I hope the band had as much as I did watching and listening to this.

these musicians are all so talented it’s insane. hope i can catch yall love one of these days this show looked incredible

Amazing. Just purely amazing. No words.

The lady doubling the melody on vocals during Dire Dire Docks absolutely sells that song for me. Adam's great and all, but she adds this really magic sound to the arrangement that I can't stop listening to :chefskiss:

Absolutely brilliant, I'd have loved to see this live. Great job to the whole band, fucking fantastic job.

Saw y'all play at Sony Hall in NYC back in January 2020 - the last gig I had the chance to attend before Covid hit. It was a great one to go out on at least! This video comes as close as video can to capturing the energy of your live show. Great stuff!

Live for this shit. Won't ever get tired of it.

Litty belting that snake eater with such emotion was a treat.

Thanks for the upload! I couldn't attend in person, but I was watching the show on Twitch! Glad its been preserved!

I'm always so excited to see the new ways you improve upon and reinvent your music. I can tell that your sound has changed over the last three years, in a very good way! Keep up the good work!

to lead dire dire docks with a bass guitar is amazing and genius

This made me so happy thank you for uploading this

Wholehearted wishing I could’ve been there live! What a show! I cannot wait to see you all on tour~! 🔥🔥🔥

Thank you for uploading this! Seems like a blast!

can you feel the sunshine

Jared schoenig on drums sounds great brother Rochester represent.

Sonic the Hedgehog soundtracks were made for this. Excellent job! An absolute treat to behold.

This is awesome!!

This my first time listening to 8-Bit Big Band and I am HOOKED