DKC: Curse of the Crystal Coconut - Animated Short

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  • Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
  • This year may have been Donkey Kong’s 40th birthday, but what a lot of people don’t know is that this wasn’t his only milestone, as this month marks the 25th anniversary of his glorious tv show. Exactly 25 year ago, the powers of antiquated motion capture technology, Canadian tax dollars, and the audacity of the French, joined forces to create the greatest show in the history of television, and I’ve teamed up with Bootleg Dubs and Napalm Records to produce this celebratory anniversary short!
    This short was made possible with the help of a lot of talented people:
    DIRECTOR/ANIMATION
    Alex Henderson
    Website: www.artofalexh...
    Twitter: / artofalexh
    EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
    Bootleg Dubs: / bootlegdubs
    Martin Lis
    Twitter: / martinlis93
    UA-cam: / stormcrowstudio
    Stuart A. Hutson
    Twitter: El...
    Jon Geist
    Instagram: / geistjon
    Twitter: / geistjon
    MUSIC
    Pirate’s Scorn Cover performed by Alestorm
    alestorm.net/
    Be sure to support them by checking out their albums, including “Curse of the Crystal Coconut”!
    Original Song written by Timothy William Foy and Paul Koffmann
    SOUND EFFECTS
    Audio editing provided by Re-Sound Studio
    Website: re-soundstudio...
    END CREDITS MUSIC
    Booty Boogie Remix Provided by Joshua David Mitchell
    Website: linktr.ee/JDM_...
    VISUAL EFFECTS
    Additional VFX provided by Envato and Production Crate
    EXTRA MODELLING
    Skurvy’s Ship model and design provided by 柏 Rai
    ArtStation: www.artstation...
    This is an UNOFFICIAL NOT FOR PROFIT project made by fans. It is not
    endorsed or approved by Nintendo.
    Donkey Kong Country and all characters/trademarks/logos belong to
    Nintendo.
    All music has been used with permission from
    Napalm Records. All rights reserved.
    Please support the official release.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 2,9 тис.

  • @UncleAlShow
    @UncleAlShow 3 роки тому +3902

    This is LEGENDARY 🙏

  • @arcanejack
    @arcanejack 2 роки тому +1089

    Who's come back here after he got to animate a music video for Alestorm offically?

  • @typhoonthunder
    @typhoonthunder 3 роки тому +1248

    Funky Kong being stoned out of his mind feels incredibly in character

    • @supercamborg4218
      @supercamborg4218 3 роки тому +72

      It feels incredibly in character

    • @GeneralCreed
      @GeneralCreed 3 роки тому +72

      cranky getting bodied by the door

    • @BlueAmpharos
      @BlueAmpharos 3 роки тому +40

      @@GeneralCreed Also the Smash invite letter, I guess he couldn't make it :P

    • @GeneralCreed
      @GeneralCreed 3 роки тому +22

      @@BlueAmpharos Imagine that Cane neutral air and that record player Edge guard, you know he's packin that tnt barrel to disrupt quite a shame he wasn't invited

    • @BlueAmpharos
      @BlueAmpharos 3 роки тому +16

      @@GeneralCreed It's fine, K-Rool has some of his pirate gear like the blunderbuss, which can shoot cannonballs, making it effectively a cannon with an optional suction feature.

  • @honarpalani7327
    @honarpalani7327 Рік тому +1056

    The fact that this is a majestic, cinematic tribute to a bizarre and jarring TV adaptation is mind-boggling

    • @DarkReaper2597
      @DarkReaper2597 Рік тому +32

      I dig it. though I've never seen the show its self

    • @anueutsuho7425
      @anueutsuho7425 Рік тому +23

      To be fair I think it's better than any of the Mario cartoons. Though it's just as ripe for YTP potential.

    • @kpc9602
      @kpc9602 Рік тому +9

      speaking of TV adaptation, was that Bluster I see? 0:59

    • @fireflowerfilms2010
      @fireflowerfilms2010 9 місяців тому +2

      @@kpc9602yep that was him, same hair and moustache, don’t know why they killed him.

    • @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h
      @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h 5 місяців тому

      It really is. I thought this was just a fanmade short unrelated to the DKC cartoon (I didn't know what DKC was when I first watched this tribute)

  • @BitSmallX3
    @BitSmallX3 3 роки тому +2006

    "Performed by AleStorm"
    Yeah when you want a pirate themed song from a children's show done right you call these guys.
    AleStorm never disappoint. I still love what they did with 'you are a pirate'.

    • @TheGameBoyss
      @TheGameBoyss 3 роки тому +41

      Seriously recommend you check out their other songs if you haven't already!

    • @njfox3305
      @njfox3305 3 роки тому +32

      @@TheGameBoyss already did and wow wow wow. not all of them are winners but they do a good job.

    • @guntherthequizmaster9515
      @guntherthequizmaster9515 2 роки тому

      They want to kill us, all of us! They've got our gold, and they'll do anything to keep it! - Governor Ratcliffe, Pocahontas (1995)

    • @CertainlyCaro
      @CertainlyCaro 2 роки тому +10

      They have a new album coming out in the summer too. Looking forward to that

    • @guntherthequizmaster9515
      @guntherthequizmaster9515 2 роки тому

      @@CertainlyCaro I should've known

  • @TheLonelyGoomba
    @TheLonelyGoomba 3 роки тому +3822

    As others had said, this is amazing. Was kind of surreal seeing such a high effort video in relation to this show

    • @AlexHendersonAnimation
      @AlexHendersonAnimation  3 роки тому +233

      Thanks! Nothing but the the kong of all kongs :)

    • @AlexHendersonAnimation
      @AlexHendersonAnimation  3 роки тому +219

      edit- Nothing but the best for the king of all kongs - my phone auto corrected that one to bits

    • @johncreed9433
      @johncreed9433 3 роки тому +75

      Imagine if the whole show looked like this instead

    • @guntherthequizmaster9515
      @guntherthequizmaster9515 3 роки тому +34

      @@AlexHendersonAnimation Our old foes, Kaptain Skurvy, Mr. Kutlass, Mr. Green Kroc, and Polly Roger are back!

    • @Sniperifle93
      @Sniperifle93 3 роки тому +13

      Why? WHY?! Why is this so Amazing!!

  • @SurrealKeenan
    @SurrealKeenan 3 роки тому +1069

    the amount of personality smashed into every frame of Skurvy is unbelievable

    • @coldwichswitch4075
      @coldwichswitch4075 3 роки тому +27

      This video has more life than earths population of animals and humans

    • @bloopahVIII
      @bloopahVIII 2 роки тому +7

      @@coldwichswitch4075 what about human animals

    • @seliphgranvale1286
      @seliphgranvale1286 2 роки тому +5

      Skurvy almost reminds me of Don Bluth's animation style!

  • @subjectnivleis7572
    @subjectnivleis7572 2 роки тому +1958

    I'd gladly pay money for the entire show to be animated like this

    • @kingtonsiljockey528
      @kingtonsiljockey528 2 роки тому +93

      (Giant airship named "Nintendo Copyright" looms overhead)

    • @manaxburn
      @manaxburn 2 роки тому +34

      ....I mean, I'd gladly pay money to have the original show removed from existence so maybe we can work something out

    • @kristopherkelly4771
      @kristopherkelly4771 2 роки тому +13

      Where do i pay

    • @raxadian
      @raxadian 2 роки тому +9

      Do you have one million per episode?

    • @alluringming
      @alluringming 2 роки тому +19

      A 2d animated kong movie would be interesting too. I think can be done, i mean dc pumps them out on regular basis and most of them pretty good. I think we need some more 2d animated movies to make a come back

  • @williamglass2223
    @williamglass2223 Місяць тому +23

    All these years later, I literally JUST noticed at 2:48, you can see D.K. and K. Rool’s skulls impaled on spikes! That’s incredible detail for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment.

  • @demoasim
    @demoasim 3 роки тому +215

    My favorite detail is Cranky reading the Smash letter. This is absolutely incredible and I would love to see a full-fledged DKC movie that looked like this

    • @TyranntX
      @TyranntX 3 роки тому +36

      Him getting struck down by a door is now my canonical reason as to why he’s not there.

    • @Igjavipe
      @Igjavipe Рік тому +3

      ​@@TyranntX
      Cranky writing:Dear Sakurai, I won't be able to go to your event because A DAMN KREMLIG PIRATE OPENED THE DOOR OF MY HOUSE AND SENT ME TO FLY AWAY FROM DK ISLAND WHILE I WAS READING YOUR LETTER! so I won't be able to go. Atte: Sorry Cranky Kong. 😂

    • @Cloofinder
      @Cloofinder 4 місяці тому

      Cranky getting the letter then King K. ROO

  • @devinsupertramp
    @devinsupertramp 3 роки тому +1831

    This is amazing! As a massive Donkey Kong Country fan I smiled the entire time! Pure nostalgia.

    • @STH151NicoleFan
      @STH151NicoleFan 3 роки тому +10

      Nostalgia is one of the most intoxicating things in the world and I love it. If it was a drug it’d be illegal. 😜

    • @therefinedhellion5041
      @therefinedhellion5041 3 роки тому +6

      Ifkr. There were so many things from the old show that this video was just the biggest nostalgia trip just as much as it was an immensely well-done redo of an old childhood show song. Legit, Nintendo needs to hire these mf's if they EVER plan on doing a new DKC cartoon show.

    • @Wilytwins-2011
      @Wilytwins-2011 Рік тому

      Me too

    • @Maxoxpower
      @Maxoxpower Рік тому

      the new video is even better :O

    • @BIGBEARWADE
      @BIGBEARWADE Рік тому

      The actual voice actors from the cartoon are in this video

  • @GianniMatragrano
    @GianniMatragrano 3 роки тому +916

    I'M GOIN BANANAS 🍌THIS IS INCREDIBLE

    • @seymourdemonica9264
      @seymourdemonica9264 3 роки тому +13

      Oh, hey Gianni! My love for you is stronger than a golden banana

    • @altothething9080
      @altothething9080 3 роки тому +5

      sup Gianni I love your shit

    • @mistahchad220
      @mistahchad220 3 роки тому +3

      Shit man, you got good taste. All the best people love DKC cartoon for sure

  • @RogersBase
    @RogersBase 3 роки тому +386

    I still have vivid memories of the trailer for Legend of the Crystal Coconut on the Hot Newz 64 VHS tape I got from Toys R Us promoting DK64. This is rad.

    • @danwithaplan3742
      @danwithaplan3742 3 роки тому +2

      DUDE I still have mine I got from a KB Toys! It's even still in the shrink wrap!

    • @NappaAbridged
      @NappaAbridged 3 роки тому

      @@danwithaplan3742 that'll go for a good amount of money in the near future. I'd suggest you keep your eye on collectors

    • @pokeluis2002
      @pokeluis2002 3 роки тому +1

      This is Marshall D. Teach’s sea shanty he sings with his crew when he’s about to look Wano

  • @ianmanning4368
    @ianmanning4368 3 роки тому +494

    If Nintendo's making movies regarding their all-stars, no question, Mario and Donkey Kong deserve to have this style of animation and well-written songs for these types of sequences/moments.

    • @G.L.999
      @G.L.999 2 роки тому +39

      I miss seeing traditional animation in theaters. I hope it returns to the big screen in a meaningful way.

    • @Mac14329
      @Mac14329 Рік тому +8

      If The Super Mario Bros. Movie is anything to go by, we might be getting just that.

  • @paulthemajin6636
    @paulthemajin6636 Рік тому +81

    Bro really pulled up to DK’s home, found out the Coconut was not there and wasn’t even upset about it. Then he pulled up on K.Rool and DK while they were fighting then took to coconut.
    Legend

    • @2goodsharks
      @2goodsharks Рік тому +18

      That grin when he saw the empty case in Cranky's house...
      "The hunt is on!"

    • @TheIzzlzzy
      @TheIzzlzzy 2 місяці тому +2

      @@2goodsharks a true pirate

  • @InfamousSwoosh
    @InfamousSwoosh 3 роки тому +501

    beyond incredible work, this having 40k views is a crime

    • @imdascottman6853
      @imdascottman6853 3 роки тому +9

      100K, so it's slowly taking off!

    • @wuffalo
      @wuffalo 3 роки тому +1

      aye just give it time jonjo

    • @thefiresworddragon927
      @thefiresworddragon927 3 роки тому +1

      Very ironic, it having 40k views at the time.

    • @JustCallMeHeavy
      @JustCallMeHeavy 3 роки тому

      It's kinda surprising this doesn't have that much views.

    • @thephantomoftheparadise5666
      @thephantomoftheparadise5666 2 місяці тому

      While DK is fighting with King K. Rule over the crystal coconut somewhere out in space a neverending war is going on.

  • @NintendoFan
    @NintendoFan 3 роки тому +1102

    This is breathtaking.
    The high quality animation, the artstyle, the colors, all the little details, references and easter eggs.
    THIS IS WHAT A CALL A MASTERPIECE! I love the DK games and have a nostalgic soft spot for the TV Show.
    Makes me want a full movie in this style, made with just as much care.

    • @joaonitro5149
      @joaonitro5149 3 роки тому

      Porra de "nostalgic soft spot"
      Tu não falou que não lembra de quase nada do desenho por assistir ele muito novo?

    • @joaonitro5149
      @joaonitro5149 3 роки тому

      Ah, e sou seu fã :) ❤

    • @Jesus-vu9fs
      @Jesus-vu9fs 3 роки тому

      They killed dk and k’rool in the end. Sad

    • @NintendoFan
      @NintendoFan 3 роки тому +4

      @@joaonitro5149 Sai pra lá! Kkkkkk
      Eu tenho nostalgia com o desenho sim.
      Eu vi ele poucas vezes na TV porque eu era muito novo, mas vi ele incontáveis vezes na internet lá por 2008.

    • @fugitivehunter
      @fugitivehunter 3 роки тому +8

      Ah, a fellow fan of the tv show.
      Good times were had every time I watched that show. Scurvy and his crew were always a treat.
      My favorite episode is still the Christmas expo episode, where Klump and Scurvy were revealed to be brothers. I still have to fight back tears after that reveal.

  • @Versiris
    @Versiris 3 роки тому +583

    For years I'd wished the DKC show would get some love and come back - somewhere, somehow. You really did it justice, this is incredible!

    • @justinratcliffe947
      @justinratcliffe947 3 роки тому +4

      I have the whole 1st season on DVD

    • @justinratcliffe947
      @justinratcliffe947 3 роки тому +1

      @Artoria Alter No its actually on dvd now. The 1st season anyway

    • @STH151NicoleFan
      @STH151NicoleFan 3 роки тому +4

      What if Nintendo sees this and decides: “You know what, I think this would make a great revival series or movie of Donkey Kong. Let’s get these guys who made this on the project and make it happen.”

    • @KuraudoSutoraifu7
      @KuraudoSutoraifu7 3 роки тому +1

      Fuck amazon, i purchased the pre order for the new dvd and old one that was out of stock and i was charged for both only to be told they were out of stock and was refunded.. i was like HELL NOOOOO KEEP MY MONEY AND SEND ME THEM DVDS! and they just refunded me... WHyyyyyy?!?!?!

    • @muddywaters92
      @muddywaters92 Рік тому

      Your waiting has paid off.

  • @ShadeMeadows
    @ShadeMeadows 2 роки тому +1037

    *WE NEED A DK CARTOON LIKE THIS.*

    • @joshuagraham3854
      @joshuagraham3854 2 роки тому +19

      I think "So my idea is that a tertiary character wins and puts DK and Krool's severed heads on pikes outside his fortress" would be a tough pitch to Nintendo.

    • @jacobmiller3382
      @jacobmiller3382 2 роки тому +28

      @@joshuagraham3854 well I think a teritary character winning could be good but I think keeping dk and k rool alive could turn to this "arch nemeses work together to defeat the teritiary character that they don't like".

    • @Lr1010
      @Lr1010 2 роки тому +11

      this is King K Rools cousin

    • @fiendishpower
      @fiendishpower 2 роки тому +14

      There was a CGI cartoon back in the day. Donkey Kong Country (The name of the series) came out 1997.

    • @ShadeMeadows
      @ShadeMeadows 2 роки тому +12

      @@fiendishpower I know! I loved it as a kid

  • @lovecraftslovechild
    @lovecraftslovechild 3 роки тому +161

    This show would have been legendary if it was animated like this.

  • @poopa_stinka
    @poopa_stinka 3 роки тому +259

    As much as I ironically love the motion capture of the original cartoon, this goes to show what a more cartoonish and high budget modern DK cartoon could look like. It’s so lively and I love the liberties taken with the designs, especially the funny monkees. It’s a shame the DKC property has fallen off the starboard side in recent years, and something like this would probably never be realized into a show. But if it were give this man full creative control!

  • @MrGojira95
    @MrGojira95 3 роки тому +362

    Perfect!!! Everything about this is perfect!!!!

  • @JenukiDa
    @JenukiDa 3 роки тому +403

    It’s insane how this is like a full-blown studio production level of quality and like. incomprehensibly beautiful animation. It’s incredible that works like this exist, and that people as talented as you can put so much work into turning such a niche song into _this_ purely out of passion. This is truly inspiring to animators like myself, so please: keep doing what you love, this is truly one of the best animated works ive seen EVER!!

  • @TemplarBlonic
    @TemplarBlonic 3 роки тому +255

    Good lord, how long did this take to make?! It is so incredibly high quality that I assumed it was officially Nintendo endorsed… then realized it was an Alestorm song.
    The animation quality is out of this world. It’s like a big budget music video with so much care put into it- I couldn’t tell whether it was 2D or 3D. That is a testament to how well this is made!
    The beautiful charm of the DK characters being honored and made manifest with the goofy but tense gags and atmosphere.
    This is honestly one of the best things I’ve seen in two decades of watching UA-cam. I never even checked the length of the video with how invested I was with this!

  • @CaleoGaming
    @CaleoGaming 3 роки тому +100

    This is the coolest animation I've seen in a while. Good job!

  • @Scouthedog1
    @Scouthedog1 3 роки тому +513

    I think you need to apologise to my family.
    Because I've been singing this song so much it's driving them crazy.

    • @craigauclair4026
      @craigauclair4026 Рік тому +9

      It's definitely catchy. 👍

    • @bf_brix
      @bf_brix Рік тому +2

      @@stingchameleon769nice Dedede reference, haha

    • @DarielChavezV.
      @DarielChavezV. Рік тому

      It's catchy af, i whistle it

    • @Scouthedog1
      @Scouthedog1 Рік тому +2

      @@bf_brix Dede reference?

    • @bllllood
      @bllllood Рік тому +1

      if you got a good voice then they're negative ppl.....however if your voice is ear wrecker then i guess their complains are right....only you would know.....try it with online friends to see if it send them shiver down their spine or if they think your fine XD(make sure to ask them to be honest to avoid sugarcoated answer).....continue singing with peeps around if your voice is actually fine ;)

  • @sprinkletragedy
    @sprinkletragedy 3 роки тому +190

    As a rare Unironic Donkey Kong Country Show Liker and Alestorm Nerd, this is the best thing I've seen all week. Nay, all YEAR. All DECADE, even!
    When I was a confused teenager I got a little figure of Skurvy and he's meant a lot to me as a good luck charm. As a character he represents the fun, campy villain pirate aesthetic I love so much. So to see his iconic song covered by one of my favourite bands was absolutely mind-blowing, and now this just made it even better!
    The animation and character designs here are stunning, the style is so, so good, I'm living for all the character cameos (rip Bluster) and everything just had me smiling like a dork. I'm just overflowing with good emotions right now. This is like something I had in my head for ages but not the skill to make it - and you just went and made it. Flawless, absolutely flawless. Thanks so much for realizing a lil dream I had for so long and keep up the great work!

    • @josiahschiewe9618
      @josiahschiewe9618 3 роки тому +8

      Oh, sweet, there are other unironic lovers of that show out there. :) And yeah, Skurvy is one of the best characters!

    • @mdswitchy378
      @mdswitchy378 3 роки тому

      @@josiahschiewe9618 a dork indeed you are

    • @PLAGUE-KARM
      @PLAGUE-KARM 3 роки тому +1

      Yes! Someone else who unironically loves this show!

  • @supermakermatic2111
    @supermakermatic2111 3 роки тому +63

    Small detail I love: when DK confronts K. Rool, he heads straight for the coconut, not a punch. Protecting the island comes first, not petty revenge! (that comes second)

  • @Barrobroadcastmaster
    @Barrobroadcastmaster Рік тому +9

    After so many years, all this time, finally we all feel the Pirate's Scorn. Happy anniversary, Skurvy. Your great, great, great grandfather would be proud of you.

  • @Maddog3060
    @Maddog3060 2 роки тому +49

    Funky Kong just sitting around baked is hilarious.

  • @SuperWiiBros08
    @SuperWiiBros08 3 роки тому +459

    this feels like out of a Donkey Kong movie, freaking amazing work, makes me wonder what Illumination will do with Donkey Kong

    • @Incendiar_Rage
      @Incendiar_Rage 3 роки тому +29

      He better punch at least something really really hard

    • @mrviking2mcall212
      @mrviking2mcall212 3 роки тому +38

      They’ll screw him, and probably the whole movie, up. Because Illumination struggles with creativity above all else.

    • @jaketaller8567
      @jaketaller8567 3 роки тому +13

      @@mrviking2mcall212 Considering Seth Rogen will be voicing DK in the Mario Movie, I wouldn’t be surprised.

    • @asalways1504
      @asalways1504 3 роки тому +17

      @@mrviking2mcall212 on one hand maybe, on the other hand Nintendo is very protective of their IP‘s and get a lot of say in how they’re portrayed. (detective Pikachu)

    • @HermaphroGynandro
      @HermaphroGynandro 2 роки тому

      If it happens, I hope they first fire Seth Rogen.

  • @SwankyBox
    @SwankyBox 3 роки тому +250

    This is incredible!

  • @GetMadz
    @GetMadz 3 роки тому +513

    this is absolutely fantastic!!

    • @RN-pt2xk
      @RN-pt2xk 3 роки тому +3

      Ikr

    • @coldwichswitch4075
      @coldwichswitch4075 3 роки тому +4

      Tell me about it. As a die hard fan of that cartoon this is absolute treasure. Fun fact: I was watching the OG version of this song right when this video came out. Also can I have a word with you about why you dissed on the best block in minecraft? That being Birch wood. I can think of 1 million uses for it right now, it makes a good Zebra themed house and..... Ok now i see your point.

  • @AJR-zg2py
    @AJR-zg2py 2 роки тому +10

    Just realized a year later that Cranky is reading a Smash Invite LOL all the little background "blink-and-you-miss" details are genius.

  • @RocketHarry865
    @RocketHarry865 Рік тому +8

    Bluster being forced to jump off the plank. That's what you get for selling sub-standard quality gunpowder at upmarket price to pirates

  • @kruggsmash
    @kruggsmash 3 роки тому +571

    This is insane. Good work all

    • @zobblewobble1770
      @zobblewobble1770 3 роки тому +10

      Didn't expect to see Kruggsmash here (hope no forgotten beasts have eaten your dwarves yet). Also, I've only seen clips of the original DKC Show, but I like fan animations and I'm so glad I clicked on this vid. The talent and love poured into it shows.

    • @studentmoviesandvibes1671
      @studentmoviesandvibes1671 3 роки тому +4

      Only a true Dwarf would have such refined tastes

    • @anhero2377
      @anhero2377 3 роки тому +3

      What is a bearded bastard doing here?!

  • @TransfatylvaniaFilms
    @TransfatylvaniaFilms 3 роки тому +114

    Kaptain Scurvy’s finest hour. I’d watch a show just about him. Seriously making scurvy a kickass pirate is a stroke of genius.

    • @BarberShave19
      @BarberShave19 3 роки тому +6

      Darn right!

    • @Shellboi-j6n
      @Shellboi-j6n 3 роки тому +11

      I too, would watch a action-filled sea crocodile pirate show.

    • @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h
      @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h 5 місяців тому

      Skurvy is one of my favorite characters. I would love for him to have his own show.

  • @WarLycan36
    @WarLycan36 3 роки тому +195

    I don’t care what people say: THIS is now the music video for Alestorm’s version of Pirate’s Scorn!

    • @taargustaargus3139
      @taargustaargus3139 2 роки тому +11

      I mean, it is... it's the same guy who did their P.A.R.T.Y. video. They likely just don't have the rights to all this stuff so it can't be 'official'.

  • @herpderp3916
    @herpderp3916 3 роки тому +25

    I've never played a DK game in my life, but I keep watching this over and over just to appreciate this absolutely gorgeous animation.

  • @bpomatto
    @bpomatto 3 роки тому +61

    imagine a tv show with this kind of animation and art style.

  • @BKupa666
    @BKupa666 3 роки тому +100

    1:51 Cranky for Smash!
    I’m speechless. A+ in every respect, it’s so heartening that the DK fanbase has artists as dedicated as you all keeping the series fresh and exciting for fans of all stripes.

    • @lucinae8512
      @lucinae8512 3 роки тому +10

      That was such a good blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment!

  • @BenjaMage
    @BenjaMage 3 роки тому +196

    There's a lot of great references to the show in this, but my favourite attention to detail in this was including the three taps of Cranky's cane to open the coconut's container, at 1:52 (having it on beat with the music made it even better).
    It's those little things that go to show just how passionate this team are for the source material.

    • @TheWeirdaholic
      @TheWeirdaholic 3 роки тому +19

      Cranky reading an invitation to Smash Bros right before he got smashed himself killed me

    • @Belicure
      @Belicure 3 роки тому +5

      That’s exactly what I was thinking too. Specifically that detail

    • @ShadowsAndScience
      @ShadowsAndScience 2 роки тому +12

      There's also the fun little detail of Klump being the only one of K. Rool's crew to have been spared at the very end, since I imagine Skurvy probably wouldn't want to hurt his little brother.

    • @BenjaMage
      @BenjaMage 2 роки тому

      @@ShadowsAndScience Oh, I hadn't noticed that until now!

    • @SpiralPoli
      @SpiralPoli 2 роки тому

      @@ShadowsAndScience Lol beat me to it!

  • @shadow759
    @shadow759 3 роки тому +167

    This was a fun watch!

  • @thema1998
    @thema1998 9 місяців тому +4

    1) The person that predicted you would do an animated music video for "Pirate's Scorn" a few years ago must've been happy. 🤓
    2) I'm so glad that I rewatched this after finishing Donkey Kong Country a few days ago. I was able to gain a stronger appreciation for what you made! 😁👏

  • @chaossol
    @chaossol 2 роки тому +62

    When I was a kid, this was my favorite song from the old DK TV show. The animation wasn’t all that great even for the time, but songs like Pirate’s Scorn were one of the reasons the show was something of a success. Was a crazy hit in France from what I heard. But if they ever brought it back in this style, it being a hit wouldn’t be in question.

  • @Lonequacker
    @Lonequacker 3 роки тому +78

    From the thumbnail alone I can already tell you put in more care about DK as a whole and his anniversary more than Nintendo has by a mile.

  • @CrownePrince
    @CrownePrince 3 роки тому +321

    This should've shown up in my recommended feed. That it even had to be linked to me is a sin.

    • @hobomike6935
      @hobomike6935 3 роки тому +14

      this video is basically "scalies are underappreciated: the movie"

    • @SomeAT-AT
      @SomeAT-AT 3 роки тому +1

      @@hobomike6935 Pretty much.

  • @Parisella
    @Parisella 3 роки тому +48

    Love how Cranky decorated the wall of his hut with that awkward photo of DK sitting down from the intro. This was amazing.

  • @dugupdogbones
    @dugupdogbones 2 роки тому +17

    This is amazing! The direction, the animation, the audio-visual syncing...all top notch. Your team is genius! A rousing pirate takeover. Amazing how something memorable (like this strange but much-loved show) can make such an awesome piece, far in the future.

  • @cerberusmutt4252
    @cerberusmutt4252 2 роки тому +7

    The attention to detail in this short is absolutely phenomenal. The animation is bouncy, snappy, absolutely vibrant. This is a true labor of love, no one could ask any more of you

  • @YoshiTails13
    @YoshiTails13 3 роки тому +271

    The animation is beautiful! Really loved this style!

  • @NateIsLame
    @NateIsLame 3 роки тому +158

    This was so good. Like, so so so good. This was amazing. The animation, art, cameos, not a single thing was compromised on. Oh my god.

  • @BowserZeki
    @BowserZeki 3 роки тому +146

    I can't put into words how much i love this.
    Thank you for all the effort!!!

  • @brantleywescott3041
    @brantleywescott3041 3 роки тому +15

    I've never seen such good animation! You can't see the frames, just a colorful, moving masterpiece with such intense music that helps set a great scene!

  • @drythrones7034
    @drythrones7034 Рік тому +9

    Aww, I liked how Klump was next to his throne because he's his brother! Nice touch! 😁

  • @nataliedarley3943
    @nataliedarley3943 3 роки тому +193

    It's been a long time since I last watched the original show. Now watching it again as an adult, I realize that I don't think my child brain ever appreciated what an absolute BANGER this song actually is.

    • @webbowser8834
      @webbowser8834 2 роки тому +13

      In fairness, it took Alestorm's cover to truly raise this song to the level of "absolute banger".

    • @AuthorSquared
      @AuthorSquared 2 роки тому +2

      Growing up Skurvy's song were my favorite on my VHS

    • @gkiss2030
      @gkiss2030 2 роки тому +1

      Is there a _show_ on this? :O

    • @AuthorSquared
      @AuthorSquared 2 роки тому +4

      @@gkiss2030 There was a show called Doney Kong Country with early 90s CG. There are a few DVDs and VHS circulating around you might be able to find.

    • @strangefishman7635
      @strangefishman7635 Рік тому

      ​@Gábor Kiss yeah! it's called Legend of the Crystal Coconut, i think the whole show is on UA-cam

  • @WarLycan36
    @WarLycan36 3 роки тому +56

    0:58 the fact that Bluster is walking the plank makes this even better!

  • @VillainousWarlord
    @VillainousWarlord 3 роки тому +70

    Never would've imagined you could make Kaptain Skurvy of all characters into a badass.

    • @videogollumer
      @videogollumer 3 роки тому +3

      We have Alestorm to partially thank for that as well.

  • @geno_stars
    @geno_stars 6 місяців тому +5

    you are a legend!! i would love to see you do one of the "gotta get it back" number. the animation of everyone rushing around and DK swinging would look SO GOOD in your style.... i am absolutely blown away. i hope you get hired onto a huge production and have your pockets lined with gold for your immaculate animation skills. literally actually inspiring work while shooting a cannonball directly into my nostalgia receptors. i cannot wait to see more from you!

  • @totallyinnocent6626
    @totallyinnocent6626 3 роки тому +52

    I love how a fan project has better animation than the original source.

  • @ItsRetroPlanet
    @ItsRetroPlanet 3 роки тому +88

    Daily crap, this is without a doubt one of the greatest things Donkey Kong has ever been graced with. The music is amazing, your art style just makes it looks like something out of a Disney movie, and everybody in this picture is exactly the way I expect them to, art style and otherwise. You sir, you win the gold.
    Nintendo may have never cared about DK's birthday, but Sir, we as fans are so GLAD to have you aboard.

    • @jimmybobfred696
      @jimmybobfred696 3 роки тому +5

      I'd argue it looks more like Don Bluth's animation style but it is GORGEOUS either way!!

    • @ItsRetroPlanet
      @ItsRetroPlanet 3 роки тому +3

      @@jimmybobfred696 hell yeah!
      Also somehow voice to text thought I said daily crap, and not holy crap. And if I correct the spelling, the authors like gets deleted.

  • @Pyre
    @Pyre 3 роки тому +66

    ...Well. That was a love letter to whole decades of animation, and an entire video game franchise. *Wow*.
    No words beyond that.

  • @kark9
    @kark9 3 роки тому +58

    This's where we born, where we raised, where we had fun, where we scared, where we become as one and there's nothing stopped us
    A phenomenal animation right there explaind everything, well done!

  • @alandupree3532
    @alandupree3532 2 роки тому +29

    Anyone else get vibes from Treasure Planet in his animation? Because hot DAMN those frames are smooth. The fluidity reminds me of that movie so much it's eerily similar to the style. What a production my friend, bravo. And of course, you can't go wrong with Alestorm.

    • @thatpersonyoudontknow4509
      @thatpersonyoudontknow4509 2 роки тому +1

      Couldn't put my finger on it but Silvers VA could definitely fit Skurvy. And they even have similar body types, and of course they're both pirate captains!

    • @jerricaleonard2123
      @jerricaleonard2123 2 роки тому +1

      I've never actually watched Treasure Planet, but I do get 2D Disney vibes from this.

    • @seliphgranvale1286
      @seliphgranvale1286 2 роки тому +2

      Maybe it's the way the characters are drawn and the lightning, but this gives me Don Bluth vibes!

    • @jazzimel
      @jazzimel 2 роки тому +1

      YESSS I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!

  • @Bellpepper402
    @Bellpepper402 Рік тому +2

    Some of the backgrounds are really fantastic and ties the whole animation together and I love the croc designs, they look great.

  • @mikes_creations
    @mikes_creations 3 роки тому +30

    This is hands down the best cover of "Pirate's Scorn" ever brought to life! Nicely Done!! :D

  • @R2ninjaturtle
    @R2ninjaturtle 3 роки тому +37

    This is a masterpiece, I can't stop watching it... The animation, the style, the song, the focus on Skurvy and the little details (like having Klump up there with Skurvy at the end ;_; baby brotherrr) I adore every bit about this, thank you so much for putting in this effort and bringing it to life

    • @beermanmccool1226
      @beermanmccool1226 3 роки тому +1

      Could have done without DK and K. Rool being done dirty at the end, but otherwise 100% agreed!

  • @thesejokesarentfunnyyetthe9522
    @thesejokesarentfunnyyetthe9522 3 роки тому +31

    you've done the dk series such a big justice, from the games, to the show, to the fan works...
    this is gorgeous and i'm thankful we have skilled people like you out here in the world.
    but also, DAMN, K. Rool and DK's skulls hanging on pikes were wonderfully dark but fun details to flat out show in the end.

  • @AlsoMeowskivich
    @AlsoMeowskivich 3 роки тому +68

    this is like Treasure Planet quality of animation, utterly amazing to see this

  • @philiptomczyk655
    @philiptomczyk655 3 роки тому +10

    That took an dark turn with all the skulls mounted on spikes at the end. Amazing video by the way. I like many others here wishes that someone would make a cartoon in this style.

  • @ChichiAi
    @ChichiAi 3 роки тому +71

    THIS. IS. AMAZING!!!!!

  • @monkeyscientist9913
    @monkeyscientist9913 3 роки тому +28

    Everything about this is amazing: The animation, the sound the effects, the proper use of the song. I think the best thing about it is that this could easily be canon to the show, since Skurvy showed himself to be the most competent villain on the show at times.

  • @johncreed9433
    @johncreed9433 3 роки тому +25

    We need more cartoons that look like this. You can tell they had nothing but passion put behind it.

  • @bripri1593
    @bripri1593 Рік тому +3

    Donkey kong legend of the crystal coconut. The bad ending lol. I loved this so much!!

  • @CorvosDan
    @CorvosDan 2 роки тому +5

    i just parachuted in here after seeing your work in Alestorm's new video, amazing, i love pirates and animation, you will be my reference from now on.

  • @oliverklinton7164
    @oliverklinton7164 3 роки тому +20

    “Analysis Mr. Spock?” Kirk asked.
    “It appears to be a video with very impressive animation and music, captain.” Spock answered.

    • @eof6270
      @eof6270 3 роки тому +4

      Fascinating.

  • @NerdyPuddinCup
    @NerdyPuddinCup 3 роки тому +44

    As someone who rented Legend of the Crystal Coconut a bit too much when I was younger, this honestly gave me chills with how good it was. Bravo! Bravo!

  • @ShindoGirl
    @ShindoGirl 3 роки тому +12

    This is AMAZING!! I'm so glad that the 3D work Canadian networks produced back in the day is starting to get more recognition through fan pieces like this. NGL, Captain Scurvy was probably one of the best villains in the Donkey Kong Country series. He didn't appear much, but he was definitely memorable. This totally captured that in the best way possible. Also, 0:41 is such a funny piece of humour! I had to rewind to read what it said because I almost missed it.

  • @CrazyCartoonCat12
    @CrazyCartoonCat12 2 роки тому +6

    I've been watching this on repeat for about a week now since I discovered it, I can't get enough of it! I need more of this in my life! If I could, I'd fund an entire cartoon animated like this.

  • @SobiTheRobot
    @SobiTheRobot 3 роки тому +35

    This looks like a high-budget, late 2000s Disney movie, in terms of animation quality.

  • @stevensteviepryde5888
    @stevensteviepryde5888 3 роки тому +34

    Dang this is a high quality animation. I'd watch a reboot of the show if it looked like this

  • @eddache
    @eddache 3 роки тому +87

    Awesome!!

  • @mecklejay7587
    @mecklejay7587 3 роки тому +14

    I think my single favorite moment may be the camera movement at 0:34. This whole thing was so thoughtfully done. I love it.

  • @DomyTheMad420
    @DomyTheMad420 Рік тому +2

    came here from Alestorm's animated video.. your comment.. " including a secret bonus Alestorm music video if you look closely enough."
    i was not ready for this.

  • @thefakeitembox62
    @thefakeitembox62 2 роки тому +39

    Literal Disney Renaissance animation and godly music!

  • @BlusterTheBenevolent
    @BlusterTheBenevolent 3 роки тому +47

    One of the finest pieces of DK fan media in recent years.

  • @Nicknir
    @Nicknir 3 роки тому +64

    Ow this is insanely well done! I love it!

    • @Nicius-
      @Nicius- 3 роки тому

      Sai ta em todo lugar aaaaa.

  • @BrandonZalar
    @BrandonZalar 3 роки тому +149

    This is such a joy to watch! Fantastic work!

    • @coldwichswitch4075
      @coldwichswitch4075 3 роки тому

      I know right. This video will be a youtube classic for me. Adding it to my watch list right now. I watched all the episodes to the DKC cartoon so this feels like it was made for me. Also i listed to the OG version to many times to even count.

  • @tradgore
    @tradgore 2 роки тому +94

    imagine how insane it would be if skurvy got introduced like this

  • @peytonreed937
    @peytonreed937 5 місяців тому +2

    I love how skurvy felt less like a captain and more like a “fellow pirate” like the entire crew was more a community.

  • @psychic-paranoia8020
    @psychic-paranoia8020 3 роки тому +39

    2:47 Oh hey, it looks like he spared his brother Klump on the right.
    You know how to really sweat the details.

    • @mega6662
      @mega6662 Рік тому

      I think you can also see a huge kremlin with a militar look so he also might have forgiven the other

    • @Epic11705
      @Epic11705 Рік тому +2

      I love how Klump’s just looking at the whole place engulfed in flames like “whooh, this is a lot”

  • @Swordtee40
    @Swordtee40 3 роки тому +22

    This was pure perfection. Netflix and DreamWorks should hire you for this type of animation!

  • @MissUmbra
    @MissUmbra 3 роки тому +29

    This is such an amazing video that I think it took months or even years to make. From the fluid animation to the absolutely incredible cover of “Pirate’s Scorn” by Alestorm playing throughout the video, this is a visual and auditory treat for Donkey Kong fans old and new.

  • @lindseyfishel3909
    @lindseyfishel3909 2 роки тому +3

    YOU DEAR GOOD PERSON...YOU ARE FREAKING TALENTED!

  • @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h
    @idkwhattonamemychannel-r4h 5 місяців тому +4

    2:19 was definitely the best part imo, seeing Donkey Kong and King K. Rool fighting over the Crystal Coconut just for it to hop right on Kaptain Skurvy's fingertips was so cinematic and mesmerizing to me. Skurvy killed it.

  • @MavHunterAA
    @MavHunterAA 3 роки тому +21

    Man this is the kind of animation that the ACTUAL SHOW would have benefitted from. All the small animations are so full of life and charm. It is incredible!!

  • @supercamborg4218
    @supercamborg4218 3 роки тому +43

    My man just rolled up and murdered the entire DKC cast with ease, what a legend

    • @Gojiboyo
      @Gojiboyo 9 місяців тому

      Except Funky, he got off lucky.

  • @JDM_Score
    @JDM_Score 3 роки тому +13

    Ahhhh, Alex! That was amazing! Incredible work! Thanks so much for having me on to do the credits music and letting me have a small part in helping with this!

  • @austinmorrison6953
    @austinmorrison6953 10 місяців тому +2

    The fact that Skurvy’s jammin on Diddy’s guitar is such a nice touch

    • @fireflowerfilms2010
      @fireflowerfilms2010 9 місяців тому

      He also killed him and dixie

    • @videogollumer
      @videogollumer 4 місяці тому

      @@fireflowerfilms2010 Err, kill is a bit of a strong word in their case. They were just launched away. Klump and Krusha survived getting tossed around by those trigger barrel traps countless times in the show.

  • @silverphoenix34
    @silverphoenix34 2 роки тому +8

    It turns out, the real treasure…
    WAS THIS AWESOME ANIMATION! THIS IS AMAZING! Seriously, this looks like something you’d see as a bonus feature on a season of a tv show, or from An actual tv show!