My mom used to get mad for just turning the game on and leaving Diddy idle at a level start just to listen to the background music. "If you're not playing that stupid game, turn the TV off" she used to say to me.
@@diah7130 I don't think she ever understood that I was actually listening to the music, and at that age it's not like I was able to really explain myself very well even if it seems so simple now.
Hahaha same! I also turned the SNES on on the stages and left the music on. oh! the days before the PC, MP3 or any source possible of video game music!
Instant time machine back to Christmas of 1995 when I got this as a 13 year old. Staying up late on break from school navigating yet another Donkey Kong game with not a care in the world. Those 1st two games were so great. Music and memories of my childhood. Miss those days.
One thing I've always really liked about this track is how groovy the drums are. They're usually not something I notice much in music but in this song its hard to miss them.
David Wise was/is, in my opinion, the John Williams of SNES music. Whereas John Williams' scores are intended, quite often, for the entire family to enjoy (such as Star Wars), his scores do lean towards the mature adventure side of the musical spectrum, if that makes sense. Wise's music is the exact same thing as William's, except that it is aimed at children and adolescents. It perfectly conveys a child's sense of wonder and adventure in the various settings we can see in this game and others he has scored, without losing any atmosphere or anything. In fact, environments are just as well experienced as if they were scored by film composers for films containing similar locations. Wise's music stands alone, unique, yet in the same league as Williams
Random guy on the internet who loves music, I gotta agree. DCK2 is the magnum opus example to your comparison, the feeling he's able to convey through 16-bit sound is nothing short of stupendous.
No one composes music like this by age demographic. It sounds like you’re applying the “gamer brain” obsession of your favorite series “not being for kids” and applying it to this music in a way that makes no sense. There is nothing inherently “mature” about William’s compositions and nothing inherently “childish” about Wise’s. He’s an amazing composer but what the fuck are you talking about lmao.
these 15 minute versions are perfect for someone with ADHD like me who spend 13 minutes subconsciously vibing but still get 2 minutes of dedicated appreciation
Like me also. I used to let the Kong kiddos do their waiting animations forever just to listen to the tracks as a 90s kid. Deep nostalgia in every single one of these tracks.
Man, I love the work you're doing on these tracks, and how you interact with the community to take feedback to heart even though you're already putting in so much work. This is another great restoration, it makes me feel that sense of wonder of the days when I was a bright-eyed 10 year-old playing DKC2 for the first time all over again. Much love, please keep up the good work!
I couldn’t agree more sir, I have dabbled with overkill chip tune quality in the past, very pleased people are presenting its potential to the UA-cam viewing public.
These days? Keep in mind Super Mario Bros 3 is basically the pinnacle of intimidating lava worlds and it's from 1988. This song in DK Country 2 is just as unique for its time as it is today.
I used to consider Mining Melancholy, Jungle Hijinx and Stickerbush Symphony as my most favorite tracks in the series, but honestly I think Hot Head Bop is just an entirely different beast. The instruments that kick in at around 1:10 is just got DAMN.
I tend to hate volcano levels, but Donkey Kong Country 2 is the only game where I can enjoy the level, not just for the music, but the whole feeling of progress and challenge.
I love how in most games, lava based stages have dramatic or evil sounding music, yet here, its all calm, like its an easy area and lava barely hurts you.
Just from the random gameplay clips. I thought.. This might be one of the best platformers ever made. I would have no problem with this being one of the few video games I let my future kids experience. Just imagine.
I consider DKC2 one of my "top 3" best platformers. Top 3 because I don't think it's fair to compare it directly to Super Mario World or Mega Man 2 since the actual gameplay is so different
I was there for a while when you were making this one. It's amazing, and I'm reminded every time I hear it that this is a very underrated track. It's downright beautiful.
I think Stilt Village would be a decent standalone composition, but it doesn't match the adventuring atmosphere of the levels, the game, or the platforming genre.@@farisakhtar4824
I love when David Wise implements the background noise of that area into his songs. Like the lava boiling in this song, and the pickaxes banging away in 'Mining Melancholy' just to name a couple examples.
Definitely one of my favorites. Come to think of it, most of my favorites are in DKC2. The only one I really care for in 3 is the machine levels music. Thanks as always Sam.
Normally I think of low bit sounds as an instrument on their own. I always found HQ songs in remakes a bit blasé, and yet hearing this it just sounds a bit better. They're the same instruments, but a higher quality sound.
I think that's WHY these work so perfectly. They aren't just the songs you loved made with modern instruments. They are made with the original instruments but in better quality. I get turned off by remakes of classic songs because by their nature they can't hit the same soundscape.
As a kid I kept falling in the lava and getting frustrated because I wanted to listen to this song. Those crocodile heads were hard to aim for. At one point I decided to just stay still and enjoy the music.
ach ich kenne es :) 1995 DKC 2... es ist schokierend wie lang das her ist... 30 jahre ist es her und es hört sich noch immer super an... man merkt man wird alt... bin 40 jahre...
"Okay David Wise, we need a song for a Volcano level." David Wise: *Makes an intense rap beat with a lullaby melody.* Rare: "Yo WTF you smoking?" David Wise: "Anti-cliche cigars."
I can't believe it. i was 4 years old when the game came out. And i saw my big brother playing the game fronts of my face finished all collecting items secrets gold coin all bonus!!❤
i dont understand, why is a laval level with monkeys riding a giant spider so damn melancholic. These guys delivered above and beyond than what they were supposed to. like somehow they wanted to demonstrate their talent no matter what topic they were covering
Has anyone else noticed how Red Hot Chili Peppers' "The Getaway" bass solo at around 2:40 sounds exactly like the beginning of this song? I can't help but think of this whenever I hear that song
You ever notice that the sign with the 🚫 on squitter is actually an ant, and not a spider? It has a head, a thorax, and an abdomen, where spiders only have a head and abdomen.
Great! Though, forgive me, there might be a mistake at 1:41. I think, if I’m not mistaken, the notes on the background plucking are meant to go D B D E D G# D B instead of D B D E D G D B
In the Mario universe, reptilian creatures could even live and swim in lava similar to dragons for example: Bowser, the Koopalings, the Kremlins, Charizard, and the Blargg.
I just over-reverberated it. Might do a 2023 mix because there are a few wrong samples in this. The download link always has the most updated version though
![Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude [Restored] Extended](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/x_x4THh-tJk/mqdefault.jpg)
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![Donkey Kong Country 2 - Mining Melancholy [Restored] Extended](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BAovYwVQwB8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Donkey Kong Country 2 - In A Snow-Bound Land [Restored] Extended](/img/n.gif)
I remember refusing to finish the stage just because I don't wanna stop the song. So goood
My mom used to get mad for just turning the game on and leaving Diddy idle at a level start just to listen to the background music. "If you're not playing that stupid game, turn the TV off" she used to say to me.
@@ktvindicare Sorry to say..your mom had bad taste in music :(
@@diah7130 I don't think she ever understood that I was actually listening to the music, and at that age it's not like I was able to really explain myself very well even if it seems so simple now.
Hahaha same! I also turned the SNES on on the stages and left the music on. oh! the days before the PC, MP3 or any source possible of video game music!
Instant time machine back to Christmas of 1995 when I got this as a 13 year old. Staying up late on break from school navigating yet another Donkey Kong game with not a care in the world. Those 1st two games were so great. Music and memories of my childhood. Miss those days.
i wasnt even on the world! but its nice to see that this Legendary Game has so much fans like you!
Then, you're 42 now?
I got this game and Yoshis Island that Christmas. It was one of my favorites for sure.
I was 7 in 1995. Best year ever.
3rd game is good too
One thing I've always really liked about this track is how groovy the drums are. They're usually not something I notice much in music but in this song its hard to miss them.
Same
Literally, the drums on the whole soundtrack are groovy as hell
They're groovy and *tight as hell*, that ride sound is heaven to me.
David Wise was/is, in my opinion, the John Williams of SNES music. Whereas John Williams' scores are intended, quite often, for the entire family to enjoy (such as Star Wars), his scores do lean towards the mature adventure side of the musical spectrum, if that makes sense.
Wise's music is the exact same thing as William's, except that it is aimed at children and adolescents. It perfectly conveys a child's sense of wonder and adventure in the various settings we can see in this game and others he has scored, without losing any atmosphere or anything. In fact, environments are just as well experienced as if they were scored by film composers for films containing similar locations.
Wise's music stands alone, unique, yet in the same league as Williams
So true!
Well said
Random guy on the internet who loves music, I gotta agree. DCK2 is the magnum opus example to your comparison, the feeling he's able to convey through 16-bit sound is nothing short of stupendous.
No one composes music like this by age demographic. It sounds like you’re applying the “gamer brain” obsession of your favorite series “not being for kids” and applying it to this music in a way that makes no sense. There is nothing inherently “mature” about William’s compositions and nothing inherently “childish” about Wise’s. He’s an amazing composer but what the fuck are you talking about lmao.
Yeah. He's so great. He liked a comment I made to him last week. Living legend
1:10 this is where the song gets so damn beautiful.... especially at 1:28, makes me cry sometimes...
I know how you feel bro
It's the notes and the sound font. It all is so amazingly beautiful.
Totally agree
When memories of a childhood long behind us come racing forward faster than we can hold back the tears. I feel ya man.
Agreed
these 15 minute versions are perfect for someone with ADHD like me who spend 13 minutes subconsciously vibing but still get 2 minutes of dedicated appreciation
you are so right nathan
@@Natganistan thanks
Right there with you, but I’ve actually started working towards a one hour extended version standard for songs to loop literally all day.
Like me also. I used to let the Kong kiddos do their waiting animations forever just to listen to the tracks as a 90s kid. Deep nostalgia in every single one of these tracks.
5th end of destiny
Man, I love the work you're doing on these tracks, and how you interact with the community to take feedback to heart even though you're already putting in so much work. This is another great restoration, it makes me feel that sense of wonder of the days when I was a bright-eyed 10 year-old playing DKC2 for the first time all over again.
Much love, please keep up the good work!
Honestly I've never said this before but I feel like it's justified. You're doing god's work
😹😹😹
Honestly, I've never said this before; but I feel like it's justified: You're doing God's work.
I couldn’t agree more sir, I have dabbled with overkill chip tune quality in the past, very pleased people are presenting its potential to the UA-cam viewing public.
@@liammarroquin1486 Rude
*God's
the donkey kong country 2d platforms are easily the greatest platformers ever made, they blow all of the mario and sonic games out of the water
Ever played sonic 3
@Sun Guy I agree
Dab dab yes but Donkey Kong country 1, 2 and 3 completely destroys any sonic game in my opinion
Dab dab no hate though I still like the sonic games
Couldn't agree more DKC 2 in my opinion is the best in the series.
Nothing like how most lava levels sounds these days, really shows off the majestic side to volcanoes, usually seen only as threatening and omnious.
what about flame core the cavern
True, while Mario games give you the "lava WILL kill you" vibes, this game shows that "while lava is lethal, it's also part of nature."
These days? Keep in mind Super Mario Bros 3 is basically the pinnacle of intimidating lava worlds and it's from 1988. This song in DK Country 2 is just as unique for its time as it is today.
I used to consider Mining Melancholy, Jungle Hijinx and Stickerbush Symphony as my most favorite tracks in the series, but honestly I think Hot Head Bop is just an entirely different beast. The instruments that kick in at around 1:10 is just got DAMN.
Call your parents guys, show them some love, not sure why I'm saying this but I miss them while listening to this
It's a good reminder for sure ❤
I tend to hate volcano levels, but Donkey Kong Country 2 is the only game where I can enjoy the level, not just for the music, but the whole feeling of progress and challenge.
This song BANGS. First time playing this level the other day and it felt like I stumbled across gold
Childhood restoration, thanks to you and whoever else was involved in these restorations. And of course most importantly David Wise.
The SNES soundchip still blows me away
I love how in most games, lava based stages have dramatic or evil sounding music, yet here, its all calm, like its an easy area and lava barely hurts you.
DKC2 is one of the best games ever made
Just from the random gameplay clips. I thought.. This might be one of the best platformers ever made. I would have no problem with this being one of the few video games I let my future kids experience. Just imagine.
I consider DKC2 one of my "top 3" best platformers. Top 3 because I don't think it's fair to compare it directly to Super Mario World or Mega Man 2 since the actual gameplay is so different
I was there for a while when you were making this one. It's amazing, and I'm reminded every time I hear it that this is a very underrated track. It's downright beautiful.
There is honestly not one bad soundtrack in the DKC franchise.
The only song in the series that I say is bad is stilt village (SNES).
@@cyberia1998 Stilt Village on SNES slaps, what are you talking about
I think Stilt Village would be a decent standalone composition, but it doesn't match the adventuring atmosphere of the levels, the game, or the platforming genre.@@farisakhtar4824
@@cyberia1998 If that sets the lowest bar, wow.
Wow! Never noticed the little bell like sounds close to the beginning before! Love these remastered versions! Subscribed, by the way! 😄
Was waiting for this one in particular for very long, is great
Honestly one of my Favorite pieces of Music ever Made and the Restoration was done so well, keep going Mate
The soundtrack of this game is on another level. ❤
esas cansiones jamas van ha morir es bueno que gente de nuestra epoca siga escuchando esta joya como haorita puro peso pluma
Haven’t seen anyone in years glad to see y’all are still here
I love when David Wise implements the background noise of that area into his songs. Like the lava boiling in this song, and the pickaxes banging away in 'Mining Melancholy' just to name a couple examples.
I love that the bubbling sound just add to the immersion of the level this is a great track 🔥
Una de las mejores canciones de los videojuegos para mi..bravo esa época de 16 bits.que nostalgia
The original composers need to be given an award for these timeless classics
well that would be David Wise
this has been my jam while i rebuild hot head hop in halo infinite
Definitely one of my favorites. Come to think of it, most of my favorites are in DKC2. The only one I really care for in 3 is the machine levels music. Thanks as always Sam.
David Wise is Gold
Some of the best music to listen to while working---- these soundtracks are awesome ---brilliant
Normally I think of low bit sounds as an instrument on their own. I always found HQ songs in remakes a bit blasé, and yet hearing this it just sounds a bit better. They're the same instruments, but a higher quality sound.
The sound reminds me heavily of a Palm Muted bass / Guitar
I think that's WHY these work so perfectly. They aren't just the songs you loved made with modern instruments. They are made with the original instruments but in better quality. I get turned off by remakes of classic songs because by their nature they can't hit the same soundscape.
That's exactly why these are so brilliant. Not remakes, literally just the same songs with the same samples, except in higher quality.
Honestly Donkey Kong Country, music being uncompressed only makes it even better, mainly because of how talented David Wise, is.
6:59 lol, bet that was frustrating.
Should probably add (extended version) in title so people don't get confused
As a kid I kept falling in the lava and getting frustrated because I wanted to listen to this song. Those crocodile heads were hard to aim for. At one point I decided to just stay still and enjoy the music.
Hyped for the full MSU1 hack! Great work
There is something oddly comforting about the music in the first 2 DKC games that I can't really explain
I love this song, thanks for making it sparkle.
ach ich kenne es :) 1995 DKC 2... es ist schokierend wie lang das her ist... 30 jahre ist es her und es hört sich noch immer super an... man merkt man wird alt... bin 40 jahre...
I'm starting to believe DKC's music was MADE to evoke nostalgia
this level was so scary yet fun to play. Glad I grew up in the 90s
Just found your channel. You are doing some amazing work my friend.
Never noticed how much this song reminds me of "Teardrop" by Massive Attack
Madonna "Keep it Together"
Well soundtack of my childhood thy name is Super Nintendo!
You did damn good work!
"Okay David Wise, we need a song for a Volcano level."
David Wise: *Makes an intense rap beat with a lullaby melody.*
Rare: "Yo WTF you smoking?"
David Wise: "Anti-cliche cigars."
one of the best games ever made not only because the amazing adventure of boyfriend and girlfriend but the beautiful music that contours it
0:17 to 0:42 is such a late 70's and early 80's sound. Instantly reminds me of movies from that era.
90s Rareware soundtracks fcking SLAPPED🎶
This is rhe best soundtrack for a video game ever you can hear the bubbles and are part of the soundtrack not the game is soo well done
I can't believe it. i was 4 years old when the game came out. And i saw my big brother playing the game fronts of my face finished all collecting items secrets gold coin all bonus!!❤
Fyi, this song is missing in the Playlist it belongs in, on your channel.
Aside from that, you are doing amazing things brother! 😎👍
The SNES was capable of so much.
Goosebumps all over.
i dont understand, why is a laval level with monkeys riding a giant spider so damn melancholic. These guys delivered above and beyond than what they were supposed to. like somehow they wanted to demonstrate their talent no matter what topic they were covering
this music is magical
Thank you for this! I love this song
The quality is insane :)
Man thanks for everything
Que melodia mais linda top e sensacional parabéns pelo trabalho lindo fantástico
Best song ever 👍
The Bass on this song is Amazing imho essentially this Bass is why this is a Bop
Beautiful, thanks so much 👌❤
Another very well done ending thank you
i can hear "the sound " uo woap " from crocs
At times you need a lot of suspension of disbelief when it comes to seeing gators in lava.
This channel slaps so fucking hard
I love your work
i was waiting for this
what a gem
full of memories...
Ufff this for work is sooooo good
Se que es música para un juego de changuitos pero la música más chingona de todos los tiempos.
You always do an amazing job when restoring these
Has anyone else noticed how Red Hot Chili Peppers' "The Getaway" bass solo at around 2:40 sounds exactly like the beginning of this song? I can't help but think of this whenever I hear that song
Hot Head-Hop / Red Hot-Ride / Fiery Furnace!
You ever notice that the sign with the 🚫 on squitter is actually an ant, and not a spider? It has a head, a thorax, and an abdomen, where spiders only have a head and abdomen.
Great! Though, forgive me, there might be a mistake at 1:41. I think, if I’m not mistaken, the notes on the background plucking are meant to go D B D E D G# D B instead of D B D E D G D B
So many memories..
another killer track yo!!
0:28 Anyone else think the melody sounds a bit like the Alphaville song "Big in Japan"?
Perfection.
Man, such brilliance
The piano riff really just hits different in this one.
Yeah, it sounds like it's in an empty room. Sounds worse than in the game, somehow.
Top e sensacional ficou ótimo parabéns
How are those alligators capable of surviving in lava like that?
In the Mario universe, reptilian creatures could even live and swim in lava similar to dragons for example: Bowser, the Koopalings, the Kremlins, Charizard, and the Blargg.
Best memories ever.
Love ya man👏👏👏🥂👍!!!!
That's it, I'm subscribing
Hay una fase creo que es la penúltima o la última que vas subiendo todo el rato . Y la banda sonora es aún mejor que esta que ya es mucho decir
Absolute banger!
I'm listening to this while I'm at the volcano dungeon in Stardew Valley.
Esta es mi infancia me encanta este soundtrack gran trabajo *-*
Quem nunca jogou dk 1 2 ou 3 pelo - nao teve infancia kkkkk
This is hypnotizing!!
This beat sound like a beat from the 1990's bay area artist would create and rap to.
why does the percussion always have so much reverb in this restorations
I just over-reverberated it. Might do a 2023 mix because there are a few wrong samples in this. The download link always has the most updated version though
alguem dá um oscar honorário pro david wise! ❤