# ![@the8bitbigband Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCxUheFf_jVsSkxW9DBd_6bA.png) @the8bitbigband The 8-Bit Big Band

The 8-Bit Big Band posts on YouTube about nintendo, $7974t, bit, [--] bit the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[gaming](/list/gaming)  51.55% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  6.19% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  4.12% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  2.06% [countries](/list/countries)  1.03% [finance](/list/finance)  1.03%

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[nintendo](/topic/nintendo) 41.24%, [$7974t](/topic/$7974t) 40.21%, [bit](/topic/bit) 36.08%, [8 bit](/topic/8-bit) 19.59%, [tutorial](/topic/tutorial) 8.25%, [live live](/topic/live-live) 6.19%, [super mario bros](/topic/super-mario-bros) 6.19%, [mario kart](/topic/mario-kart) 5.15%, [kart](/topic/kart) 5.15%, [portal](/topic/portal) 4.12%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Chrono Trigger Main Theme - Big Band Jazz Fusion version ft. Steven Feifke (The 8-Bit Big Band) The incredible pianist and composer Steven Feifke is featured on piano in this Jaco Pastorious/Chick Corea inspired Jazz fusion arrangement of the Main Theme from Chrono Trigger (1995) The original song has some pretty great parralell minor [--] chords that made me draw the connection between this and Jaco Pastoriuss famous composition "Kuru/Speak Like a Child" so I wanted to honor his great bass playing and let Steven play the role of Herbie Hancock with a short tribute to the late great Chick"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-j7pu9RlOUY)  2021-12-07T16:19Z 419K followers, 757.9K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band *LIVE* in NYC at SONY HALL - 12/27/24 SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW NEW YORK Thanks again for coming out It was an incredible show the audience was great and the band and special guests killed it as always Another great night for "The Great Video Game Songbook" Thanks again for all your support your conductor Charlie Rosen I decided to include BOTH choices in the choose your own arrangement segment two great hits from Animal Crossing: New Horizon. ENJOY SETLIST: 00:00:00 - Applause 00:00:38 - Intro 00:01:27 - Wii Sports Theme 00:07:15 - Bob-Omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0n3gcK7uI1o)  2025-02-05T20:15Z 419K followers, 44.2K engagements


"Still Alive - Frank Sinatra Big Band Swing Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Sheet music for this arrangement now available here: https://youtu.be/vYiKmuKMAtE KARAOKE VERSION NOW AVAILABLE ON STREAMING SERVICES AND BANDCAMP https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com/track/still-alive-from-portal-karaoke-version Benny Benack III is featured singing his face off crooning like Frank Sinatra and playing trumpet in The 8-Bit Big Band's arrangement of one of video game musics favorite songs "Still Alive" from Portal [--]. This arrangement is inspired by Nelson Riddle's fantastic writing on his arrangement of I've"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=22vbhTi1ieI)  2019-01-18T19:08Z 419K followers, 7.6M engagements


"Big Blue - Metal Jazz Big Band Version ft. Grace Kelly (The 8-Bit Big Band) Big Blue from F-Zero in a hybrid Big Band/Metal style feat. shredding sax solo by Grace Kelly THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2fAAk_0DJDE)  2018-09-21T14:46Z 419K followers, 663.6K engagements


""Lifelight" SSBU - [---] Member Orchestra Version (The 8-Bit Big Band Virtual Community Orchestra) EVERYONE IS HERE In this arrangement of "Lifelight" (Super Smash Bros Ultimate Main Theme) a whopping [---] musicians that are friends and fans of The 8-Bit Big Band recorded themselves remotely to form the very first ever 8-Bit Big Band Virtual Community Orchestra They lent their time and talent to this epic full orchestra and big band recording submitting their video and/or audio online from dozens of countries During the unfortunate events of the COVID-19 I wanted to create a way for musicians"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3hkxH-nVcT8)  2020-05-14T23:00Z 419K followers, 482.4K engagements


"Mabe Village - Big Band Jazz Ballad version (The 8-Bit Big Band) From "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" enjoy this chill West Coast Jazz inspired arrangement of Mabe Village. Normally some what of a charming lullaby vibe for the theme from this in game town now rearranged as an easy swing ballad a la the great arranger Neil Hefti for your listening enjoyment :) Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3zjGw8qjU9I)  2023-10-16T16:37Z 419K followers, 123.3K engagements


"Brinstar Theme from Metroid - *Full Big Band Version* The iconic track from Metroid arranged for full big band This theme appears in so many Nintendo entries in which Samus takes part that it definitely has earned it's place in the Great Video Game Songbook. Enjoy this full big band treatment with yet another infusion from one of my biggest influences Earth Wind and Fire. I just cant help myself By the time album [--] is released it will be entirely composed of Tower of Power and Earth Wind and Fire references haha. The most insane crossover progression is The Beatles to Earth Wind and Fire to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5mBrHS02Mjg)  2025-01-27T17:16Z 419K followers, 102.4K engagements


"Super Mario Land 2: Athletic Theme - One Minute Bytes #16 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #16 - "Athletic Theme" from Super Mario Land 2: [--] Golden Coins (Gameboy). One of my most played games of all time growing up I used to just sit still in the levels that had this music and listen to it as long as I could that is until the timer ran out and Mario died One Minute Bytes is our series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7m8ON29vBaI)  2022-03-17T16:15Z 419K followers, 173.5K engagements


"CIMBASSO x MEGALOVANIA = 💀🔥 3x Bass Trombone Bass Sax Tuba and CIMBASSO for some extra heavy low end hardware on our upcoming cover of Megalovania WHAT A SOUND bass trombone bass sax tuba baritone sax cimbasso trombone megalovania undertale cover undertale ost sans undertale song sans undertale music sans undertale meme cimbasso jazz cimbasso instrument bass trombone jazz bass trombone jazz solo bass saxophone music undertale ost sans undertale cover songs bass trombone bass sax tuba baritone sax cimbasso trombone megalovania undertale cover undertale ost sans undertale song sans undertale"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7qKwOKL4mAQ)  2025-04-07T18:21Z 419K followers, 71.1K engagements


"Gerudo Valley - Orchestral Jazz Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) A flamenco/Spanish orchestral infused Jazz orchestra arrangement of one of video game musics most beloved themes Gerudo Valley from The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time This arrangement features an incredible piano cadenza by the one and only Natalie Tennenbaum Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8FSU3yx0pcw)  2020-03-03T14:00Z 419K followers, 1.4M engagements


"Song of Storms - Big Band Jazz version ft. Patrick Bartley (The 8-Bit Big Band) The incredible Patrick Bartley is featured in this modal hard bop Jazz inspired arrangement from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Patrick is one of the most incredible alto sax players I've had the pleasure of meeting also a champion of video game music he also sometimes does a rendition of this classic video game music tune in his live performances which inspired me to create this version to showcase his ability The keen Jazz fan might be able to pick out some post bop inspired references in the arrangement"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=90OklZLKBNc)  2023-01-09T20:14Z 419K followers, 432.9K engagements


"Megalovania - *Extra HEAVY Big Band version* (The 8-Bit Big Band) Sans Against the MACHINE We're back with this EXTRA HEAVY Big Band arrangement of the internets most notorious song from the great game (with an equally great OST) Undertale. In this arrangement the bottom of the horn section is absolutely stacked with a ton of extra hardware including [--] bass trombones tuba a rare sighting of the extra heavy brass instrument called the cimbasso and of course the lowest of the low honk the elusive bass sax. You've probably already noticed that this arrangement is heavily inspired by "Killing in"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9pGPluVOWM0)  2025-10-24T16:02Z 419K followers, 280.2K engagements


"Waluigi Pinball x Chameleon arrangement coming soon Couldnt resist playing bass on this one myself either _()_/ full video coming soon mario kart waluigi pinball mario kart ds mario kart music mario kart [--] deluxe dlc mario kart wii music mario kart wii waluigi pinball music waluigi pinball mario kart ds waluigi pinball final lap waluigi pinball mario sports mix waluigi pinball eurobeat waluigi pinball theme waluigi pinball remix waluigi pinball smash waluigi pinball ost waluigi pinball piano mario kart waluigi pinball mario kart ds mario kart music mario kart [--] deluxe dlc mario kart wii music"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A1bWyS_g2UU)  2024-09-21T17:14Z 419K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Fields of Hopes and Dreams ft. Insaneintherain - Big Band Jazz Version So excited to feature one of VGM's best musicians Insaneintherainmusic in this video This is "Field of Hopes and Dreams" from the game Deltarune. Insaneintherain is an incredible talent as a multi-instrumentalist and arranger and if you haven't checked out his channel I highly recommend it ASAP I was particularly inspired by his arrangement of this Toby Fox instant classic from the game Deltarune and am so happy he agreed to let me expand it for our full orchestra Here's his original arrangement:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BoZZ6SoQ5Uo)  2020-09-25T13:00Z 419K followers, 978.9K engagements


"Athletic Theme from Yoshi's Island - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) The Athletic Theme from Super Mario World [--] - Yoshi's Island performed by The 8-Bit Big Band in a 1930's dixieland trad jazz style THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Czs-rHs2Aqo)  2018-06-16T01:52Z 419K followers, 2M engagements


"Lonely Rolling Star - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Lonely Rolling Star from Katamari Damacy arranged for Big Band with Synths and Vocals featuring the amazing singer Kaho Kidoguchi from :) THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DBovvL03dKQ)  2018-10-16T15:44Z 419K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Wii Sports Theme - Funk Fusion Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) The Wii Sports Theme didn't have to go as hard as it did to be honest. It's an incredible melody and over all vibe. That first fanfare sort reminded me of "In the Stone" by the legendary Earth Wind and Fire so I just couldn't resist arranging this style mashup There is something so magical about the specific brand of nostalgia associated with the 2000s era Wii music so it was a huge pleasure to arrange this timeless Nintendo theme for the band to be the first track off of our upcoming 5th album (which is still untitled) Lots"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E6xEzTdcpk4)  2024-09-16T15:19Z 419K followers, 255.6K engagements


"Meta Knight's Revenge - Fusion Big Band version ft. Button Masher GRAMMY WINNER [----] THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS JUST WON THE [----] GRAMMY AWARD In the catgeory of "Best Arrangement - Instrumental or A Capella" Huge thanks to everybody who listens and supports us So STOKED to have the incredible composer/keyboard player Button Masher featured in this insane Jazz Fusion Big Band arrangement of Meta Knight's Revenge from Kirby Superstar My personal favorite entry in the series. The original arrangement was done by Button Masher and he was generous enough to allow me to expand it for our full orchestra"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EIP3HdFl-JM)  2021-02-10T18:08Z 419K followers, 1.7M engagements


"Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) *ALSO AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES AND BANDCAMP* Here's a little side project for you In between recording video game tunes the gang and I decided to have some fun and record an up-tempo swing arrangement of Beethoven's classic 3rd movement from the seminal "Moonlight Sonata" Most people are familiar with the 1st movement of this great piece which is beautiful and haunting but the 3rd movement has always stuck with me as an incredibly powerful and dramatic piece of music. I wanted to pay tribute to this great"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EhDtCYkCrlU)  2023-08-10T15:58Z 419K followers, 484.4K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band - "Game Changer" (2023) FULL ALBUM [--] VIDEO The 8-Bit Big Band's 4th album "Game Changer" released in [----] TRACK LIST / TIMESTAMPS: [--]. Intro to Album [--] - 00:00:00 [--]. Can You Feel the Sunshine (From Sonic R.) ft. Joel Waggoner - 00:00:26 [--]. I Wanna Take You for a Ride (inspired by "MvC 2") ft. Lawrence - 00:04:37 [--]. Pollyanna (From Mother/Earthbound) ft. Alan H. Green - 00:09:19 [--]. Super Bell Hill (From Super Mario 3D World) - 00:13:55 [--]. You Wouldn't Know (From Lego Dimensions: Portal) ft. Benny Benack III - 00:17:37 [--]. Beneath the Mask (From Persona 5) ft. Aisha Jackson -"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EjwINPd2Fs0)  2023-11-10T14:51Z 419K followers, 100.9K engagements


"Super Mario World Ending Theme - Big Band/Broadway Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) One of my all time favorite video game music classics here's the "Ending Theme" from the Super Nintendo entry into the Mario's series Super Mario World The arranging in this piece was already incredible so I gave it the full jazz orchestra treatment it deserved with some classic big band Count Basie swing and some uptempo Broadway magic Be sure to like and subscribe for more HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY MARIO Also just so we all know this was recorded well over a year ago so no need to have safety concerns FULL ALBUMS"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EuAWJyfP1ws)  2020-10-20T17:01Z 419K followers, 1.2M engagements


"4'33" by John Cage - *Big Band Jazz Arrangement* (The 8-Bit Big Band April 1st 2025) So thrilled to celebrate April 1st [----] with all of you with a swingin' Big Band Jazz arrangement of the legendary musical composition 4'33" by the prolific and visionary composer John Cage. This arrangement was one of the most fiendishly difficult things the band has ever had to perform and the most challenging melodies I've had to arrange to date. I hope you enjoy my interpretation of this timeless piece of modernist classical music as I put my own Big Band style onto it while trying to honor the ideas and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GmCwZ7Qd0SA)  2025-04-01T13:24Z 419K followers, 52K engagements


"Hydrocity Zone - Funk Big Band Version ft. Grace Kelly (The 8-Bit Big Band) The incredible Grace Kelly is back on Sax tearing it up in this funk big band arrangement of Hydrocity Zone (act 1) from Sonic the Hedgehog [--] (1994) inspired by some Tower of Power vibes Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe GRACE KELLY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8wh1hREqUsCwtZP2iwvVg Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gnx1UDVpx_o)  2020-10-27T16:59Z 419K followers, 465.7K engagements


"Waluigi Pinball ft. Matthew Whitaker - *Funk Big Band Version* (The 8-Bit Big Band) Finally some representation for our boy Waluigi from the world of Mario Kart DS So excited to post this arrangement featuring the absolutely incredible organist and keyboard player Matthew Whitaker on the hammond B3 You'll also notice I had the idea to take a lot of inspiration from the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon that bass line seemed to really call out to the character of Waluigi to me for whatever reason. Matthew Whitaker is a truly sensational musician and performer and I highly recommend you check"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GtM43j8yjT8)  2025-02-26T18:36Z 419K followers, 271.3K engagements


""Moonlight Sonata 3rd Mvt" Big Band Version Full Score Video - *SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD* Hey friends So recently we posted a video of a little side project arrangement In between recording video game tunes the gang and I decided to have some fun and record an up-tempo swing arrangement of Beethoven's classic 3rd movement from the seminal "Moonlight Sonata" Originally seen in this video: https://youtu.be/EhDtCYkCrlU Here's a follow along score video for a behind the musical scenes look of whats going on under the hood (so to speak) of the arrangement and a link to purchase the full"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HmfhfKJLX90)  2023-12-08T16:31Z 419K followers, 72.6K engagements


"Pollyanna (I Believe in You) - R&B Big Band Version ft. Alan H Green (The 8-Bit Big Band) The incredible Alan H. Green is featured in this classic R&B/Gospel inspired version of this amazing musical theme from the Mother/Earthbound series "Pollyanna (I Believe in You)" which can be heard in various forms in all of the entries to the beloved RPG series This is such an incredible tune and I wanted to find a way to rearrange the music in another way to further exemplify the uplifting and inspirational message of the lyrics to persevere no matter what you're up against in life Everyone say fuzzy"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IP8JgWd6TW0)  2023-02-21T16:36Z 419K followers, 1.2M engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band *LIVE* in Boston FULL SHOW - 12/7/24 SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW We're back again LIVE from Boston at the Berklee Performance Center on Dec 7th [----]. The video quality on this one is a bit rough around the edges since we just had a single GoPro but the band sounds so awesome I had to share it. Also sadly we lost that GoPro in the last 3rd of the set so theres some footage from peoples phones and me conducting to make up for it. Sorry But the way the band sounds and the special guests here make it well worth it 00:00:00 - Applause 00:00:29 - Intro 00:01:09 - Wii Sports Theme"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KOIOkSvS65c)  2025-01-03T19:24Z 419K followers, 69.8K engagements


"Kass's Theme - Brazilian Choro Version / Verso Chorinho  ENGLISH / PORTUGUS : - Those of you that know me know that I LOVE Brazilian music and I LOVE Zelda To be even more specific I love the traditional Brazilian genre known as Choro or Chorinho. I've always wanted to arrange this modern classic Kass's Theme from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (aka one of the most popular songs to happen the accordion in the 21st century) and the melody called out to me to arrange in the style of a Brazilian Choro I called upon my friends from the amazing group "Regional Samama" to help me record"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KQ1z8QUlwoI)  2025-01-13T17:43Z 419K followers, 108.3K engagements


"Super Mario Praise Break - *Gospel Mario Bros Medley* (The 8-Bit Big Band) THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS JUST WON FOR THE [----] GRAMMY AWARDS in the category of Best Arrangement: Instrumental or A Cappella THANK YOU ALL Luigi lock the doors nobodies leaving until we get [---] gold coins in the offering plate In this offering to the VGM community we humbly present this medley of some of Super Mario Bros. greatest melodies to help you gain entrance into the Mushroom Kingdom of heaven The tunes included are: Super Mario Bros Theme (obviously) Bob-Omb Battlefield from Super Mario [--] Gusty Garden Galaxy from"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LBIo5QuEeaA)  2025-07-15T14:46Z 419K followers, 719.8K engagements


"Bob-omb Battlefield - Funk Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) One of the touchstone all time favorites of the VGM community all rise for "Bob-omb Battlefield" from Super Mario [--] arranged for Big Band with alto sax solo by Andrew Gould on this Funk Big Band arrangement THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPq8_HB8QBA)  2018-11-02T16:54Z 419K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Space Junk Road - Modern Jazz Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) A beautiful melody from Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii from the Space Junk Galaxy level arranged in a contemporary Jazz setting for the orchestra. Super Mario Galaxy had some of the greatest most magical melodies and themes from any Mario game. truly a shining example of how great video game music can be I remember playing this game for the first time when it came out and being utterly BLOWN AWAY by the sound of a full orchestra accompanying Mario on his adventure. Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NHPNy_GsH9g)  2024-10-28T16:56Z 419K followers, 190.1K engagements


"Luigi's Mansion Theme - Classic Big Band Swing Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Here's a Benny Goodman "Sing Sing Sing" inspired arrangement of the classic theme from "Luigi's Mansion" featuring the incredible clarinet player Mark Dover First time I heard this piece it hit me that this chord progression and melody would work SO well in this classic swing context THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OE02wXUOubQ)  2020-09-14T18:03Z 419K followers, 572.9K engagements


"Creative Exercise from Mario Paint (SNES) - One Minute Bytes #20 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #20 - "Creative Exercise" from Mario Paint (SNES). This song has become a favorite of YouTube gamers to underscore funny moments in their uploads. It's an incredible Trad Jazz theme from a beloved release. I truly love Mario Paint so much. It was my first introduction to music software with it's built in composer function and it came with a mouse For your TV Truly a mind"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OKUu86Cw7Tc)  2023-05-13T15:34Z 419K followers, 135.5K engagements


"Super Bell Hill - Big Band Jazz version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Super Bell Hill from Super Mario 3D World orchestrated for full big band Here's a great theme from another classic entry into the Mario series given the full Jazz orchestra treatment it deserves. Hope you enjoy :) Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the8bitbigband Twitter"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OTF74Roza40)  2023-07-01T16:44Z 419K followers, 370.7K engagements


"K.K. Disco (Animal Crossing) Big Band Version - The 8-Bit Big Band ft. K.K. Slider VERSION WITHOUT K.K SLIDER'S VOCALS HERE: https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com/album/the-k-k-sessions-animal-crossing We are SO thrilled that legendary musician and genre defying prolific song writer K.K. Slider agreed to collaborate with us in this video For many of us his incredible music has been the sound track of our lives as we stay indoors in the age of social distancing. Even though we're all doing our best to stay in our apartments that won't stop The 8-Bit Big Band from finding a way to create music"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Of7aoYCQS_4)  2020-05-21T16:20Z 419K followers, 222.5K engagements


"The Moon Theme from Duck Tales - Big Band Orchestra Version The Moon Theme from Duck Tales for the Nintendo Entertainment System (1989) originally by Hiroshige Tonomura and expanded for The 8-Bit Big Band. I've always loved this incredibly optimistic melody and composition with a unique intro that switches between 4/4 and 7/8 so seamlessly Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PPy_AHIIkZY)  2020-03-10T13:00Z 419K followers, 1.2M engagements


"Super Mario Bros [--] Overworld Theme - Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Another classic from the NES era Super Mario Bros universe the Overworld Theme from Super Mario Bros [--] by Koji Kondo but in our classic swingin big band style. Enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the8bitbigband Twitter https://twitter.com/the8bitbigband"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PVZ8dIUNi2k)  2024-10-04T16:26Z 419K followers, 239.9K engagements


""The Next Best Thing" Scott the Woz x 8-Bit Big Band - Orchestra Recording Session 📣 This tune is now on streaming platforms 📣 Thank you so much to Scott the Woz for asking us to contribute an original song (and some instrumentals) to his latest Christmas video Scott approached me about co-writing a brand new bespoke video game music inspired xmas tune for his channel about trying to save some money this Christmas by buying bootleg ROM hacks and other nefarious games and of course I jumped at the opportunity Here's a look at the recording session behind the scenes for his video. You can see"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1wtpQaJObA)  2023-12-25T03:46Z 419K followers, 146.7K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE in LA at The Wiltern *Dec 19th 2025* FULL SHOW SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW Our Los Angeles debut If you were there THANK YOU so much for coming and giving me an incredible homecoming Hopefully we'll be back really soon In the meantime we hope you enjoy this recording of the show. Long live video game music SETLIST: 00:00:00 - Applause 00:00:38 - Intro 00:01:14 - Wii Sports Theme 00:05:08 - Can You Feel the Sunshine (from Sonic R) 00:12:11 - Bob-Omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64) 00:19:30 - Still Alive (from Portal) 00:27:41 - Spring Yard Zone (from Sonic the Hedgehog)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RXLaHF3vYZE)  2026-02-13T17:37Z 419K followers, [----] engagements


"Kasss Theme Brazilian Choro version rehearsal SO thrilled to have assembled this incredible band after I had the idea to play Kasss Theme from Breath of the Wild as a Choro tune for our 5th album and wow it works so well We need more Choro video game music I think kass's kasss theme kasss theme piano kasss theme accordion kasss theme smash kasss final song kasss theme remix kasss theme violin kasss theme guitar kasss theme botw kasss theme concertina breath of the wild ost zelda music kass theme legend of zelda zelda breath of the wild kass theme full zelda music relaxing zelda music remix"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RZcF3X-uwlo)  2024-10-01T15:06Z 419K followers, 29.3K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band *LIVE* at Sony Hall - 12/15/23 Late Set SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW This was a triumph Thanks everyone who came out Long live video game music It was an amazing night of musicianship for the Great Video Game Songbook SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Applause 00:00:34 - Intro 00:01:23 - Can You Feel the Sunshine (from Sonic R) 00:07:23 - Bob-Omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64) 00:15:43 - I Wanna Take You for a Ride (inspired by MvC2) 00:24:07 - Hydrocity Zone (from Sonic 3) 00:31:51 - Last Surprise (from Persona 5) 00:38:51 - Pollyanna (from Mother/Earthbound) 00:46:21 - Who's"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SbTmGuJLoCA)  2023-12-30T19:42Z 419K followers, 53K engagements


"Last Surprise from Persona [--] - *Big Band Fusion Version* ft. Jonah Nilsson and Button Masher THIS ARRANGEMENT WAS JUST NOMINATED FOR A [----] GRAMMY AWARD The incredible singer/keyboard player/arranger/composer Jonah Nilsson of the band Dirty Loops is featured in this Jazz fusion arrangement of Last Surprise from Persona [--] co-arranged by the great Button Masher When Jonah approached me about singing something with the band I knew we had to do something from the Persona [--] sound track for him and I recruited Button Masher to help bring some more advanced harmonic sensibility commonly found in"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Trp99eHyDyY)  2023-12-18T18:13Z 419K followers, 817.9K engagements


"Jump Up Super Star - Full Big Band/Strings cover ft. Grace Kelly (The 8-Bit Big Band) The multitalented Grace Kelly is back yet again this time giving us her best Mayor Pauline vocal stylings on the instant VGM classic "Jump Up Star Star" from Super Mario Odyssey (2017) To me this song is the apex of Nintendo's amazing recent trend to lean very hard into big band style composing in their recent sound tracks which is just awesome. Mario and Big Band music is truly a match made in heaven Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe GRACE KELLY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UZ2-FfXZlAU)  2020-12-30T19:12Z 419K followers, 1.8M engagements


"(I Am the Very Model of a) Scientist Salarian *FULL SONG* ft. Will Roland - The 8-Bit Big Band NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES Codex entry: Scientist Salarian a parody of the Modern Major General song (humans Gilbert and Sullivan 1879) was written in [----] by famed Salarian lyricist and part time structural biologist Jokus Kirosa. The song was later featured as part of the [----] inaugural gala celebrating humanitys contributions to the galactic artistic community where it was performed for the council alongside other classics like Francis Kitts All-Elcor Hamlet and Leonin Trebins"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UxVekZRIWyg)  2023-06-18T16:00Z 419K followers, 1.1M engagements


"No More What Ifs from P5:Royal ft. Martina DaSilva preview As I am always in the pursuit of more ways to arrange P5 music I couldnt help but put some of my favorite mid-century orchestral textures on this great tune and when paired with Martinas silky smooth vocals *chefs kiss* Full video coming soon 🎭 no more what ifs persona [--] persona [--] ost persona [--] royal no more what ifs cover persona [--] royal ost p5r ost persona [--] royal no more what ifs p5r no more what ifs instrumental persona [--] music persona jazz mix persona jazz cafe persona jazz music persona [--] ost chill persona [--] ost reaction"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WiqfV7dQmDc)  2024-09-24T16:33Z 419K followers, 24.4K engagements


"Tokyo Daylight ft. Andy Arthur Smith from Persona [--] *Big Band Version* (The 8-Bit Big Band) We're back with another hit from the incredible Persona [--] sound track This time featuring the incredible talent of vocal scat singing sharpshooter phenom Andy Arthur Smith I wanted to feature his pitch perfect vocal stylings on this amazing theme that perfectly captures the excitement of wandering around Shibuya as a high school student by day and a metaphysical crime fighting gang by night. Hope you enjoy More from Andy here: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyArthurSmith"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YOgNPvcfBl8)  2025-10-09T14:23Z 419K followers, 195.8K engagements


"The Mario Kart Lick played by [--] people at the same time I just couldn't resist mario kart lick mario kart dolphin shoals mario kart lick guitar mario kart lick trumpet mario kart lick piano mario kart lick trombone mario kart lick tenor saxophone mario kart lick bass mario kart lick clarinet mario kart lick transcription mario kart lick tutorial mario kart lick alto sax sheet music mario kart lick saxologic mario kart lick origins dolphin shoals mario kart [--] dolphin shoals saxophone dolphin shoals lick dolphin shoals live mario kart lick mario kart dolphin shoals mario kart lick guitar mario"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YTo6UYRiIUA)  2023-12-18T06:52Z 419K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Super Mario World Overworld Theme - Big Band Jazz Ballad version (The 8-Bit Big Band) From the Super Nintendo classic here is the "Overworld Theme from Super Mario World" in the style of the legendary Jazz Ballad "Lil Darlin" composed by Neil Hefti for the Count Basie Orchestra. Note: The sharp eared listeners of The 8-Bit Big Band will recognize elements of this arrangement as sounding very similar to our recent arrangement of "Mabe Village" from Link's Awakening this is because I actually conceived of this particular song in this arranging style first for our 4th album "Game Changer" but"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_5AAPPgWKbw)  2023-11-27T17:36Z 419K followers, 177.4K engagements


"Can You Feel the Sunshine from Sonic R - Up Tempo Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) Joel Waggoner is featured in this up-tempo Swing/Broadway opening number inspired arrangement of "Can You Feel the Sunshine" from Sonic R. for the Sega Saturn (1997). Originally a more electronic music/house inspired track the lyrics and chord changes to me always felt like they would be right at home in a Judy Garland/Frank Sinatra inspired setting as the opening for some kind of mid-century variety show. Hope you enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b1ixqDiTsiU)  2023-11-21T17:01Z 419K followers, 793.5K engagements


"Creative Exercise from Mario Paint (SNES) but its the credits theme from a TV show :)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cAumzGSFSa0)  2023-05-13T15:40Z 419K followers, 119.7K engagements


"Beneath the Mask from Persona [--] - *Full Big Band Version* ft. Aisha Jackson The fabulous vocalist Aisha Jackson is featured in this neo-soul inspired arrangement of "Beneath the Mask" from the incredible sound track of Persona [--] (composer Shoji Meguro) arranged for full big band and string section I've always loved this theme as it really encapsulated the vibe of meandering around the streets of Tokyo in game with your friends with a slight air of secrecy in your heart. I added in a little nod to the great Jill Scott in there for you as well if you catch it ;) Hope you enjoy Lots of new"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cXEG3P12_LE)  2023-12-12T17:20Z 419K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Rosalina in the Observatory - Clarinet Jazz Waltz ft. Mark Dover (The 8-Bit Big Band) Clarinet bad ass Mark Dover is featured in this beautiful arrangement of Rosalina's Observatory from Super Mario Galaxy as an etherial jazz waltz big band version with lush strings and harp I've always loved this theme from the second I heard it and it struck me as an amazing way that video game music can pay homage to the great classical composers from years past. Hope you enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dKtwUwQ4EXQ)  2019-10-16T14:49Z 419K followers, 724.9K engagements


"Passing Breeze from "Outrun" - Big Band Jazz version (The 8-Bit Big Band) A Samba/Funk inspired Big Band arrangement of "Passing Breeze" from the popular Outrun series of games originally released in [----] as an arcade cabinet as well as on Sega Master System/Genesis Mega Drive as well as a large number of other systems. Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eK5ozrSgqeI)  2023-08-31T18:57Z 419K followers, 266.5K engagements


"Menu [--] from Wimbledon Championship Tennis (Genesis) - One Minute Bytes #19 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #19 - "Menu 1" Theme from Wimbledon Championship Tennis for the Sega Genesis. A somewhat lesser known entry for the Sega Genesis I knew when I heard this under appreciated gem of a sound track I had to pay tribute to it none the less FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP and ALL STREAMING SERVICES Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eKxR1c8qPH4)  2023-05-13T15:34Z 419K followers, 18.9K engagements


"Tifa's Theme (Jazz Waltz Big Band Version) ft. Chloe Rowlands (The 8-Bit Big Band) One of the greatest video game music love themes of all time: Tifa's Theme from the legendary classic Final Fantasy [--] reimagined here in a Jazz waltz style featuring the truly incredible Chloe Rowlands on the Flugelhorn. This beautiful theme encapsulates all of the emotion and feeling that video game music has to offer and as soon as I wrote it I knew I wanted to feature Chloe's amazingly sensitive and dexterous playing to bring new life to this classic melody. Hope you enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ljw3xTG50Lg)  2023-03-21T16:51Z 419K followers, 371.2K engagements


"Casino Night Zone - *Big Band Jazz Version* (The 8-Bit Big Band) Casino Night Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog [--] Already pretty swingin' in the original had to take it all the way to Las Vegas with this one The chord changes already sounded like the tune "All of Me" so it wasn't much of a stretch. Hope you enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the8bitbigband"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mBBU4slfHLU)  2025-08-29T16:20Z 419K followers, 95.9K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band *LIVE* Full show NYC - 12/27/25 SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW Our yearly tradition continues Thanks for coming out if you were there We had a great set of some old favorites some album [--] cuts some lesser played favorites and some BRAND NEW arrangement debuts which will be officially out soon SETLIST: 00:00:00 - Applause 00:00:37 - Intro 00:01:27 - Can You Feel the Sunshine (from Sonic R) 00:07:48 - Bob-Omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64) 00:15:16 - Gusty Garden Galaxy (from Super Mario Galaxy) 00:22:12 - Tetris Theme A 00:31:28 - Want You Gone (from Portal 2) 00:39:49 - (I Am"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mzjqdhWxg8M)  2026-01-19T17:40Z 419K followers, 31.5K engagements


"Kass's Theme - *Mambo Big Band Version* (The 8-Bit Big Band) Kass's Theme AGAIN Couldn't help but arrange this incredible piece of music from The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild in two different style This time in the style of Salsa/Latin Jazz Big Band Hope you enjoy Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe Follow The 8-Bit Big Band on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the8bitbigband Twitter"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o1HBzFlzfX8)  2025-09-28T17:54Z 419K followers, 94.9K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band - "Orchestrator Emulator" (2025) FULL ALBUM [--] VIDEO The 8-Bit Big Band's 5th album "Orchestrator Emulator" released in [----] JUST NOMINATED FOR THE [----] GRAMMY AWARDS FOR BEST LARGE ENSEMBLE JAZZ ALBUM TRACK LIST / TIMESTAMPS: [--]. Intro to Album [--] - 00:00:00 [--]. Wii Sports Theme - 00:00:17 [--]. Brinstar (From Metroid) - 00:03:47 [--]. Super Mario Bros [--] Overworld - 00:07:26 [--]. Kass's Theme (From LOZ: Breath of the Wild) - 00:10:49 [--]. Waluigi Pinball (From Mario Kart) ft. Matthew Whitaker - 00:15:50 [--]. No More What Ifs (From Persona 5) ft. Martina DaSilva - 00:21:48 [--]. Super Mario"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pm2_JqMXjh8)  2025-07-18T13:05Z 419K followers, 52.1K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE at MAGFest *FULL SET* Music and Gaming Festival - Jan 6th [----] Here is the full concert of our headlining set at MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival) [----] It was an incredible show thank you so much to the 3800+ of you who were in the audience for giving us your time and energy Long live video game music If you don't know MAGFest (Music and Gaming Festival) consider checking it out next year It's an incredible mecca for all things video game music nerd culture gaming cosplay and beyond Truly a one of a kind convention. Set list / Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Pre show"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q0E3DZQzkKE)  2023-01-21T17:20Z 419K followers, 306.2K engagements


"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"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_NbeowU_9s)  2020-10-13T16:00Z 419K followers, 3.1M engagements


"No More What Ifs from Persona 5: Royal - *Full Big Band Version* ft. Martina DaSilva Another classic from the Persona [--] sound track enjoy "No More What Ifs" fully realized in all it's Bossa Nova glory for full sized Jazz orchestra featuring the incredibly smooth vocal talents of the one and only Martina DaSilva Definitely check more Martina here she is awesome: @MartinaDaSilva You may notice some additional lyrical and musical material in this version I wanted to honor the original song as best I could while also finding away to make sure that it functioned outside of the original looping"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ra-pFr5xPhQ)  2025-01-20T19:45Z 419K followers, 455.5K engagements


"Snake Eater - Big Band Version ft. Tiffany Mann (The 8-Bit Big Band) The INCREDIBLE Tiffany Mann lends her immense vocal talent on our take on the highly requested "Snake Eater" from Metal Gear Solid [--] An incredible tribute to all things James Bond I was thrilled to give this legendary piece of video game music the sexy jazz orchestra treatment it deserves The animation style is inspired by the idea that Metal Gear Solid would have made an awesome [--] bit style Metal Slug side scrolling shooter game Hope you enjoy Also just to say it this video was recorded about a year and a half ago well"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sGuFZ_a7RU0)  2021-03-16T16:47Z 419K followers, 4M engagements


"I Wanna Take You for a Ride *FULL SONG* from Marvel vs Capcom [--] - ft. Lawrence (The 8-Bit Big Band) IT'S MAHVEL BABY Finally we know what the rest of the song is So excited to finally drop this video of "I Wanna Take You for a Ride" aka the character select screen from Marvel vs Capcom [--]. This track is based on the original [--] second loop that plays from that game but expanded with additional music and lyrics as if it were a FULL SONG. I loved listening to the original loop so much that I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like if the iconic vocal loop would be if it were the chorus of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sSBjMyeWrsA)  2024-02-09T21:19Z 419K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Dolphin Shoals - Mario Kart [--] *Full Big Band Jazz Fusion version* ft. Bryan Carter Drummer supreme Bryan Carter is featured in this high energy Jazz fusion Big Band arrangement of this modern video game music classic - "Dolphin Shoals" from Mario Kart [--] which has one of the internets' all time favorite sax solos that also contains a particularly note worthy be-bop lick you may already know and love :) I took that lick and expanded it for the whole band and sax section as well as tried to add in other "dolphin" related Jazz quotes such as Dolphin Dance and On Green Dolphin Street. See if you"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tUZI5pi8IFg)  2023-12-02T17:13Z 419K followers, 857.9K engagements


""Song of Storms" sax solo from The 8-Bit Big Band Boston [----] ANDREW GOULD NEVER MISSES I wish YouTube shorts were longer than 60s will post the whole concert soon song of storms sax solo andrew gould the 8-bit big band [--] bit big band zelda jazz nintendo jazz andrew gould saxophone zelda jazz cover zelda jazz remix sax solos jazz song of storms sax solo andrew gould the 8-bit big band [--] bit big band zelda jazz nintendo jazz andrew gould saxophone zelda jazz cover zelda jazz remix sax solos jazz"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tbD5JVP0QZY)  2024-12-17T17:30Z 419K followers, 19.2K engagements


"You Wouldn't Know - Portal Big Band Jazz Version ft. Benny Benack III (The 8-Bit Big Band) The Portal End Credits song trilogy is finally complete The incredible Benny Benack III returns once more with another Jonathan Coulton composed game music hit "You Wouldn't Know" from Lego Dimensions: Portal In this arrangement I fused this incredible tune with the big band classic "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" originally sung by Dean Martin (which was arranged by the great Nelson Riddle) It's a testament to great song writing when your lyrics and melody can function in an entirely different context"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vP3JP04Mgec)  2023-02-06T19:21Z 419K followers, 453.5K engagements


""Still Alive" from Portal Big Band Score - *SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD* Hey friends many of you have been asking for this for years and its finally here Head over to our website now to download the official sheet music for our most popular Frank Sinatra inspired arrangement of this great Jonathan Coulton tune from Portal [--] to play with your own band Its currently available for free but if you have it in your hearts there is a suggested donation if you feel like supporting the great artists that make it possible to prepare and distribute our music. We would certainly appreciate the help"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vYiKmuKMAtE)  2023-10-02T18:02Z 419K followers, 79.9K engagements


"When you drop your baton but your audience has fast reflexes 🫡 Thanks for another great show NYC See you next time Maybe the spin was too much _()_/"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wOS8O7-lYlM)  2025-01-05T22:22Z 419K followers, 22.7K engagements


"Tetris Theme - Contemporary Big Band/Classical Fusion Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) A Dub Step + Tchaikovsky + Folk Song + Chopin + Klezmer infused big band arrangement of the Tetris Theme A (Also known traditionally as "Korobeiniki"). This is one of my favorite arrangements to date. Not only did I include both Tuba and Accordion in this arrangement I also inserted all sorts of arranging and composing easter eggs for the really attentive listeners out there including: Tchaikovskys 5th Symphony The Chopin Revolutionary Etude Russian Folk songs Song of the Volga Boatmen and Kalinka A Jewish Hora"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wV7GijG9ZWY)  2019-03-04T17:53Z 419K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Spring Yard Zone - New Jack Swing Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) See The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE: https://www.the8bitbigband.com/tickets A favorite from "Sonic the Hedgehog" from the Sega Genesis here's the 80s new jack swing inspired "Spring Yard Zone" by Masato Nakamura. Featuring synth solo by Julian "J3PO" Pollack sax solo by Sam Dillon and Piano solo by Steven Feifke. One of the funkiest VGM tunes of all time Thanks for watching :) Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wqgml2gYAE4)  2019-12-18T18:48Z 419K followers, 494.4K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band - "Backwards Compatible" (2020) FULL ALBUM [--] VIDEO The 8-Bit Big Band's 3rd album "Backwards Compatible" released in [----] TRACK LIST / TIMESTAMPS: [--]. Intro to Album [--] - 00:00:00 [--]. Chrono Trigger Main Theme (From Chrono Trigger) ft. Steven Feifke - 00:00:33 [--]. Gourmet Race (From Kirby Superstar) ft. Sam Dillon - 00:05:14 [--]. Hydrocity Zone (From Sonic 3) ft. Grace Kelly - 00:08:46 [--]. Want You Gone (From Portal 2) ft. Benny Benack III - 00:12:37 [--]. Meta Knights Revenge (From Kirby Superstar) ft. Button Masher - 00:16:15 [--]. Underground Theme (From Super Mario Land) ft. Leo P."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zkxEPFQTvRQ)  2022-08-28T19:51Z 419K followers, 86.5K engagements


"Aquatic Ambiance - Big Band Jazz Piano ft. Smart Game Piano (The 8-Bit Big Band) The 8-Bit Big Band performs one of video games most tranquil and beautiful VGM songs "Aquatic Ambiance" from the underwater 4th level of Donkey Kong Country originally composed by David Wise. This arrangement is a contemporary Jazz piano concierto written for and performed by Sydney Kjerstad Featuring a ripping alto saxophone solo by Andrew Gould and a full lush string section to provide cinematic colors to this epic and contemplative melody. Thanks for listening Long live video game music THIS SONG AND FULL"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5znrVdAtEDI)  2019-02-20T15:00Z 414K followers, 416.3K engagements


"Super Mario Bros. - Salsa Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) The Super Mario Bros. Theme performed in a Salsa/Mambo style - by The 8-Bit Big Band THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8-jedrMcJ-Y)  2018-07-30T04:57Z 409K followers, 646.4K engagements


"Kasss Theme Salsa Version preview That's right not just one but TWO versions of Kass's Theme will be on our upcoming 5th album I couldn't decide between a Salsa version and a Choro version from the other short so I did both _()_/ kass theme breath of the wild breath of the wild ost breath of the wild kass breath of the wild kass theme breath of the wild music zelda breath of the wild music zelda music kass theme accordion kass theme remix kass theme full kass theme violin kass theme cover kass theme concertina breath of the wild wii u breath of the wild trailer breath of the wild main theme"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fypwu94rIiM)  2024-10-08T16:29Z 419K followers, 35.7K engagements


"Fourside - Samba Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) ft. Chad Lefkowitz-Brown Chad Lefkowitz-Brown is featured on Tenor Sax in this arrangement of "Fourside" from the game Earthbound or Mother [--] for Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) arranged for Big Band with a Brazilian Samba style groove underneath. Hope you enjoy THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G-XZUpwBRuU)  2018-12-05T10:57Z 409K followers, 361.8K engagements


"K.K. Bossa (Animal Crossing) Big Band Version - The 8-Bit Big Band ft. K.K. Slider VERSION WITHOUT K.K SLIDER'S VOCALS HERE: https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com/album/the-k-k-sessions-animal-crossing The very last video in our [--] track collaboration with legendary song writer K.K. Slider heres our (socially distant) arrangement of the silky smooth Animal Crossing classic K.K. Bossa. This version was inspired by some of my favorite arrangers including Esquivel and the great Henry Mancini. Shout out to Animal Crossing sound supervisor Kazumi Totaka for coming up with all the different genres of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gy2beLxmrs0)  2020-08-21T16:37Z 410K followers, 116.6K engagements


"Sheik's Theme - One Minute Bytes #4 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #4 - The beautiful "Sheik's Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time from the Nintendo [--]. I always loved this beautiful harp theme and wanted to orchestrate it for pillowy flute section and strings as well. One Minute Bytes is our new series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to be arranged even if they might not be the main theme of said"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ISXQKqPvo5U)  2019-04-07T22:47Z 406K followers, 84.9K engagements


"The Decisive Battle (FF6) - One Minute Bytes #12 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #12 - The Decisive Battle from Final Fantasy [--]. One of the best boss battle themes of all time but arranged for rock jazz orchestra One Minute Bytes is our new series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to be arranged even if they might not be the main theme of said game. Hope you enjoy these small sharable bite sized chunks of video game"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q0lKMycd3X4)  2019-09-17T16:57Z 416K followers, 149K engagements


"I Am Impact from Mystical Ninja - Big Band Jazz Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) "I Am Impact" from Mystical Ninja: Staring Goemon performed by The 8-Bit Big Band featuring the amazing vocalist Gen Shin THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp https://the8bitbigband.bandcamp.com Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-8-bit-big-band/1397902589 Amazon Music https://amzn.to/35QHtjp Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QkFryJP3zpY)  2018-06-29T19:14Z 409K followers, 209.4K engagements


"Gourmet Race - Uptempo Big Band Cover (The 8-Bit Big Band) A spicy swing version of the classic video game music tune "Gourmet Race" from Kirby Super Star One of my all time favorite tunes from the Kirby franchise with a burning tenor sax solo by Sam Dillon Also just so we all know this was recorded well over a year ago so no need to have safety concerns Follow us on social for behind the scenes video and updates on new stuff Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the8bitbigband Discord https://discord.gg/nKnpAv5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@the8bitbigband Twitter"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RisNultpv0M)  2021-01-22T18:32Z 410K followers, 758.2K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE at Subculture May 23rd [----] Our very first live show ever Filmed May 23rd [----] at SubCulture in New York City SETLIST/TIMESTAMPS BELOW: I just rediscovered this video from when we were just trying out our VGM covers live for the first time that for some reason I had never uploaded and the band sounds INCREDIBLE So I wanted to share it with you all to mark the debut of this incredible community thank you everyone who has continued to listen to our music and support us these last [--] years :) to many more Long live Video Game Music Been a hell of a ride so far"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Row9yQL8w3A)  2022-09-04T16:07Z 414K followers, 88.8K engagements


"Enjoy Your Stay from Earthbound aka Mother [--] (1994) for Big Band/Orchestra"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zdozy6GqV0M)  2022-06-26T15:18Z 408K followers, 37.5K engagements


"Delfino Plaza - French Hot Jazz Orchestra Version ft. Todd Reynolds (The 8-Bit Big Band) The great Django Reinhardt style theme from Super Mario Sunshine "Delfino Plaza" written as a feature for the amazing violinist Todd Reynolds This is one of my favorite all time themes from a Mario franchise and an internet favorite of Nintendo Jazz music Hope you enjoy our take on this truly infectious VGM classic :) Check out those violin cadenzas So bad ass Lots of new videos coming your way so be sure to like and subscribe THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=au6I0nnng4w)  2019-09-09T22:49Z 407K followers, 1M engagements


"Wii Shop Channel Music but it's Austin Powers - (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #6 - The Wii Shop Channel Music from the Nintendo Wii in the Style of "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones famously used in the [----] film Austin Powers. Piccolo melody One Minute Bytes is our new series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to be arranged even if they might not be the main theme of said game. Hope you enjoy these small sharable"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v6hJvSkVLXs)  2019-04-07T22:47Z 408K followers, 192.2K engagements


"Let's Play LIVE #1 - Super Mario Bros. w/FULL ORCHESTRA ft. George Salazar The entire first two worlds of gameplay from Super Mario Bros. for the NES with music accompanied LIVE by a full sized jazz big band orchestra and choir All sound FX performed live on drum pads Featuring George Salazar on the controller Orchestrated and arranged for a [--] piece orchestra and big band with choir Featuring all musical themes from Super Mario Bros re-orchestrated in styles such ranging from Swing Fusion Classical Mambo Strauss Waltz Rock Metal Stravinsky Burning Up-tempo and more Check out every theme from"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cRPzzZV8u0)  2018-10-08T15:30Z 313K followers, 462K engagements


"Pokemon Trainer Battle - Rock Jazz Orchestra Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) The incredible "Trainer Battle" theme from Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow arranged for full sized big band and string orchestra featuring Andy Gutauskas on a burning Baritone Sax solo with effects pedals. This theme is so awesome and full of amazing chromaticism and non functional harmony Check out that flying string section too. Thanks for listening Hearing this theme transports me right back to the school bus with my gameboy in hand trying to pull off the glitch where you can duplicate pokemon by pulling the link cable out"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BfugR2vLARY)  2019-06-12T16:08Z 368K followers, 566.4K engagements


"Chocobo Theme - 60s Surf Big Band Version (The 8-Bit Big Band) A surf rock / 60s pop inspired arrangement of the famous Chocobo Theme composed originally by Nobuo Uematsu for the Final Fantasy series First heard in Final Fantasy II it's received many arrangements since then. This one features a ripping guitar solo and some other famous Surf Rock quotes thrown in for good measure including "Miserlou" and "Walk Don't Run" Hope you enjoy Long live video game music :) THIS SONG AND FULL ALBUMS AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FxrHst6RyT0)  2019-04-04T13:47Z 387K followers, 867.8K engagements


"Sim City Budget Theme (SNES) - One Minute Bytes #18 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #18 - "Budget Theme" from Sim City (SNES). Soyo Oka wrote one of the low key most beautiful OST's on the SNES port of the original Sim City. Wanted to pay my small tribute to her incredible writing and expand some of the best themes from this amazing game from my youth One Minute Bytes is our series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aiZO3ZKTqZc)  2023-05-13T15:34Z 419K followers, 30.6K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE Q&A Celebrating our 4th album release Friends Come hang with me and ask me anything To celebrate the release of our brand new 4th album and talk about our upcoming live shows Ill be doing a live stream Q&A on November 25th at 3pm EST on our YouTube channel If you have any burning questions about the band the arrangements the players anything involved in the making of this band nows your chance to ask and find out Should be a good time Hopefully see you there"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eFn4BAr69V8)  2023-11-25T22:08Z 419K followers, [----] engagements


""Bob-Omb Battlefield" Big Band Score Study - *SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD* As promised in our recent live stream here's one for all of our fellow musicians bandleaders and music students out there I'm happy to provide a look inside The 8-Bit Big Band's arrangement of the Super Mario [--] Classic "Bob-Omb Battlefield" for free for use in your own band or as an aid in your study of arranging and orchestration ORIGINAL VIDEO OF US PLAYING THE ARRANGEMENT: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=LPq8_HB8QBA SCORE AND PARTS AVAILABLE FOR FREE AT: https://www.the8bitbigband.com/sheetmusic The download"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iWNneXXiLlA)  2020-05-26T17:12Z 383K followers, 127.7K engagements


"Ocarina of Time Shop Music - One Minute Bytes #1 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #1 - Shop Music from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time This sound track is honestly my number [--] favorite of all time and is responsible for teaching me so much music theory packed into one game. One Minute Bytes is our new series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to be arranged even if they might not be the main theme of said game."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhGNqInzaqQ)  2018-12-10T20:38Z 387K followers, 143.5K engagements


"Dire Dire Docks - Contemporary Jazz Bass Big Band Version ft. Charlie Rosen (The 8-Bit Big Band) A modern jazz etherial Jaco Pastorious ballad inspired version of one of Video Game Music's greatest and most atmospheric themes Dire Dire Docks from Super Mario [--] As bandleader I usually step aside and let other amazing musicians be the focus of my arrangements but I couldn't resist taking the lead on one of my favorite game music melodies of all time on bass guitar Hope you enjoy Also just to say it this video was recorded over a year and a half ago well before the age of COVID So no worries"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wg7haFYlzqs)  2021-03-31T17:07Z 377K followers, 226.9K engagements


"The 8-Bit Big Band LIVE at Sony Hall - May 1st [----] Setlist / Timestamps: 00:00:00 - (Countdown) 00:00:04 - Chrono Trigger Main Theme (from Chrono Trigger) ft. Steven Feifke 00:05:47 - Bob-Omb Battlefield (from Super Mario 64) ft. Andrew Gould 00:10:45 - Tetris Theme A (from Tetris) 00:15:55 - The Chocobo Theme (from Final Fantasy) ft. David Cinquegrana 00:22:14 - Still Alive (from Portal) ft. Benny Benack III 00:26:02 - Want You Gone (from Portal 2) ft. Benny Benack III 00:31:00 - Hydrocity Zone (from Sonic 3) ft. Andrew Gould 00:36:49 - Gourmet Race (from Kirby Super Star) ft. Sam Dillon"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y03wbunNaeA)  2021-07-25T16:05Z 390K followers, 157K engagements


"Pokemon Center Music - One Minute Bytes #3 (The 8-Bit Big Band) ONE MINUTE BYTES PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL-x3Jz5a0lmz6izjVnQV8iS81jq-BddZ9 The 8-Bit Big Band "One Minute Bytes" #3 - Pokemon Center music from Pokemon One Minute Bytes is our new series of short videos dedicated to melodies and themes from within video games that deserve to be arranged even if they might not be the main theme of said game. Hope you enjoy these small sharable bite sized chunks of video game music FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY and BANDCAMP Spotify https://spoti.fi/2DaYx69 BandCamp"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4TZrdVsSjzg)  2018-12-10T20:38Z 419K followers, 126.3K engagements


"*VGM BIG BAND ARRANGING SPEED RUN* Album [--] Release Celebration Stream Friends To celebrate the release of our newest album "Orchestrator Emulator" (dropping July 18th on all streaming platforms) I hope you'll join me and the 8bbb community on July 17th at [--] noon EST as I live stream from scratch a brand new VGM Big Band arrangement As I try and speed run an arrangement from start to finish I'll be answering questions about talking about my process along the way to hopefully shed some light on how this all works. Hope to see you all there long live video game music Your friendly neighborhood"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6U7_cExnOro)  2025-07-09T08:57Z 419K followers, 16.6K engagements


"Athletic Theme from Super Mario Land 2: [--] Golden Coins (1992) ala mid century commercial Big Band Athletic Theme from Super Mario Land 2: [--] Golden Coins (1992) #videogamemusic #bigband #the8bitbigband #vgmcover"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YZTPz3movIU)  2022-06-28T17:17Z 418K followers, 61K engagements

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