David Wise has said in interviews that he was inspired by Iron Maiden for this song, so this very well could be a version that was playing in his head when writing it.
That’s sick. Maiden was the inspiration for so many video game soundtracks that helped shape/warp my musical tastes from that point on. When I finally migrated out from under a rock and started listening them to them in my 20s, it was the musical equivalent of running into a parent or grandparent that you never knew existed, but you look and act exactly like.
Just beat Donkey Kong Country for the first time in years and during the final boss fight, I had the thought that the level soundtrack was a perfect candidate for a metal cover. You sir, did not disappoint. Such an amazing cover!
He's really really good at capturing how the songs FELT when playing them as a kid on the original system there's a sense of tension almost as if he's remembering the experience
I always love listening to your music on car trips, on walks, or just wherever. Can’t wait for this to go up on Apple Music and Spotify so I can listen over and over again. Keep it up!
Spotify especially, I wanna listen to his content uninterrupted, back to back and also be able to add his music to playlists, but can't on UA-cam. It's alright though, definetely getting more out of this then I would without it!
So many metal covers on youtube I'm like "fff this starts out all sweet and melodic, then goes way too heavy" This song actually DOES that deliberately, so it was perfectly suited, aaand this performance actually retained some excellent purity throughout, so goood job.
Allot of modern metal are just shitty chugga chugga bands. Probably partially why. There are still some modern bands that prioritize melody and hooks like these songs.
Holy damn, i knew you were making a cover but you didnt need to give me a heart attack like that lol major chills man In all seriousness, im so happy you made this, the donkey kong country games are some of my favourite in the series
I listen to different versions of this song all the time but this is far better than those and is now objectively the best version of this song well done Jack we don't deserve you and you are a blessing on this earth
MY CHILDHOOD! I still have such fond memories of sitting around playing the DKC trilogy on SNES, and I distinctly recall the first time I saw my older sister get to K. Rool, and the fake-out ending. I jumped so bad when he got back up, and it's hilarious in hindsight. Really cool to hear the pit-opener doing a metal cover of one of my favorite songs from the DKC trilogy!
Being a super snes fanatic man, listening to the old tunes like this really hit home with me and it's a really big reason why I love your work so much, kudos on another absolute banger of a track and I can't get enough of your tunes, keep em coming like the mad man you are. Can't get enough of this greatness lemme tell ya what, cheers!
How on earth did I miss this one?! This is one of my favorite DK pieces! Thank you! I'm sorry for the late comments by the way. I needed a break from music for a while and had a bunch of stuff to work on. I've got some catching up on listening and buying your music to do!
this might have been the song that nailed Metal into my childhood. I was already a big fan of Mega Man x for its rock tracks even as Midi i could tell they were excellent rock. I remember playing Donky Kong and just loving the music, but then when this fight with k rool and the syke out ending... man this song blew 8 year old me away. And soon after the boss theme from Yoshis Island would again blow me away.
The first time I ever heard this song was in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. And honestly, I somehow ran into it so much that I felt like it was overplayed, and I ended up actually not liking it. I think Jack sensed that and decided it was time to set me straight. Thanks dude, this cover is freaking awesome \m/
Holy firey licks Batman! This went directly into my playlist called TXE. DKC was just a blast for me and this particular track made my socks spin back then while dodging all those cannonballs. Very good stuff good sir, thank you!
Hell yeah dude!! This is another one of your masterpieces!! I wonder how the strings of your guitar can hold up so easily, cus you are simply shredding each of em!! Keep the cool stuff up Brother!!
Ah yisss, one of my fav SNES VGM sources, "Bury My Peel at Wounded Barrel". Never bring a train heist scene to the big bad's pirate ship. _(Unless ofc the music slaps, in which case carry on, my time-traveling Kongs!)_
Your in my regularly listen to artists. Like I get in mood to listen to you along side acts like hatebreed, carcosa, rush, to me your not a UA-cam guy. I love your work thank you
Love seeing you work on new arrangements on Twitch, can't wait for the next one! I also hope you put this on Amazon Music. I listen to your stuff all the time, you never fail to impress!!
![Donkey Kong Country 2 "Stickerbush Symphony" [METAL VERSION]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1WltGUUJYkY/mqdefault.jpg)
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David Wise has said in interviews that he was inspired by Iron Maiden for this song, so this very well could be a version that was playing in his head when writing it.
Suddenly my appreciation for Gang Plank Galleon makes much more sense
Tbh i always knew this Even if he never confirmed it, it is there, who else he would get inspired?
I always knew this song was metal.
Makes sense. That beat reminds me of Flight of the Icarus and Fear of the Dark.
That’s sick. Maiden was the inspiration for so many video game soundtracks that helped shape/warp my musical tastes from that point on. When I finally migrated out from under a rock and started listening them to them in my 20s, it was the musical equivalent of running into a parent or grandparent that you never knew existed, but you look and act exactly like.
Just beat Donkey Kong Country for the first time in years and during the final boss fight, I had the thought that the level soundtrack was a perfect candidate for a metal cover.
You sir, did not disappoint. Such an amazing cover!
He's really really good at capturing how the songs FELT when playing them as a kid on the original system
there's a sense of tension almost as if he's remembering the experience
Good thing Vishera credits his music sources!
I know right. Oh how slightly frustrated I get when a UA-camr doesn't list the song credits, especially to a banger
I always love listening to your music on car trips, on walks, or just wherever. Can’t wait for this to go up on Apple Music and Spotify so I can listen over and over again. Keep it up!
Spotify especially, I wanna listen to his content uninterrupted, back to back and also be able to add his music to playlists, but can't on UA-cam. It's alright though, definetely getting more out of this then I would without it!
So many metal covers on youtube I'm like "fff this starts out all sweet and melodic, then goes way too heavy"
This song actually DOES that deliberately, so it was perfectly suited, aaand this performance actually retained some excellent purity throughout, so goood job.
Absolutely sick cover. I'm honestly not a huge Metal fan in general but really enjoy your take on classics man. Awesome stuff.
Allot of modern metal are just shitty chugga chugga bands. Probably partially why. There are still some modern bands that prioritize melody and hooks like these songs.
Cant stop smashing my kongas. This one is up there with the best remixes.
Somewhere, somehow, these SNES songs got imprinted on my soul. Glad to see I'm not the only one.
This is a straight fire remix of this song
Holy damn, i knew you were making a cover but you didnt need to give me a heart attack like that lol
major chills man
In all seriousness, im so happy you made this, the donkey kong country games are some of my favourite in the series
Hallowed be thy GANG. Absolutely incredible solo section on this one
I'm 38, I still have an SNES. I know what needs to be done now.
I listen to different versions of this song all the time but this is far better than those and is now objectively the best version of this song well done Jack we don't deserve you and you are a blessing on this earth
I often go through retro game tracks and after listening, I always find myself typing "game song toxiceternity" xD thanks for the dope covers man
watching this song being edited on stream, and the ending version as colosseum runs strong, best break of the year
I was just playing DKC last night on Switch 64 Online!
I absolutely appreciate the fact that you dedicate so much effort to the DKC soundtracks
Arguably the best cover of this song I've ever heard. Well done bro.
You gotta check out Superguitarbros for an amazing acoustic version.
Lol, I'm 40 and I can tell yall are about my age, because you thrash to the music of my childhood.
so fuckin good , brings me back to bein a tiny boy playin this game foot tappin to this song again
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! MOAR DKC MUSICS!!!!
MY CHILDHOOD!
I still have such fond memories of sitting around playing the DKC trilogy on SNES, and I distinctly recall the first time I saw my older sister get to K. Rool, and the fake-out ending. I jumped so bad when he got back up, and it's hilarious in hindsight.
Really cool to hear the pit-opener doing a metal cover of one of my favorite songs from the DKC trilogy!
Put this on 1.25x speed you won't regret it
There’s so many good video game soundtracks, but after all these years, DKC1 and Plok! still have the best video game music out there. Amazing cover
Man, I wish you all the best! You made me so happy listening to your cover. Thank you!
I FINALLY FOUND A REMIX THAT USES THE COOL RISING SYNTH YESSSS 0:20
Being a super snes fanatic man, listening to
the old tunes like this really hit home with me and it's a really big reason why I love your work so much, kudos on another absolute banger of a track and I can't get enough of your tunes, keep em coming like the mad man you are. Can't get enough of this greatness lemme tell ya what, cheers!
Perfect mixing, perfect tone, perfect drums. Bah Gawd
FUCKIN LOVE THE INTRO !!!!!!!!!!! just gets faster and heavier love it
How on earth did I miss this one?! This is one of my favorite DK pieces! Thank you! I'm sorry for the late comments by the way. I needed a break from music for a while and had a bunch of stuff to work on. I've got some catching up on listening and buying your music to do!
this might have been the song that nailed Metal into my childhood. I was already a big fan of Mega Man x for its rock tracks even as Midi i could tell they were excellent rock.
I remember playing Donky Kong and just loving the music, but then when this fight with k rool and the syke out ending... man this song blew 8 year old me away. And soon after the boss theme from Yoshis Island would again blow me away.
I can't stop headbanging. I absolutely love your dedication to the art of metal. Keep rocking out. Hell yeah dude!!!!!!!!
This is an amazing cover that does this song justice.
Seeing your fingers fly across the fretboard like that made me drop my jaw. Fucking hell dude, this is rad af \m/
Sorry for my late comment but i had to listen to this 1000 times first. So damn good 🎸🎶🎶🎶
As a King K. Main, this makes me very happy. Fantastic job, man.
Saw you premire this live on Twitch during Colosseum. So happy I can listen to it whenever now!
That E-II is gorgeous😍🔥🔥🔥
The first time I ever heard this song was in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. And honestly, I somehow ran into it so much that I felt like it was overplayed, and I ended up actually not liking it.
I think Jack sensed that and decided it was time to set me straight. Thanks dude, this cover is freaking awesome \m/
Hells fucking yeah
Always make the best covers. This one is no exception. Such a legendary boss fight theme!
Holy firey licks Batman! This went directly into my playlist called TXE. DKC was just a blast for me and this particular track made my socks spin back then while dodging all those cannonballs. Very good stuff good sir, thank you!
YESSSSSS DONKEY KONG FOREVER
you are THEEEE best at these themes. you need more recognition
very nice !!!!
My Dude! comin with the DKC Classics!!!!!
Metal af, just the way DKC enjoys being. Along with the original composers, etc.
ToxicXeternity?? lol This guys played all the same videogames I've played. Rock on dude!
I don't know why but the beginning reminds me to Bergamo Town when it's Christmas...😂
Btw epic cover! Proud of you!
Hell yeah dude!! This is another one of your masterpieces!! I wonder how the strings of your guitar can hold up so easily, cus you are simply shredding each of em!! Keep the cool stuff up Brother!!
Radical cover!
Another awesome addition to the playlist. 🤘🏿😎👍🏿
Ah yisss, one of my fav SNES VGM sources, "Bury My Peel at Wounded Barrel". Never bring a train heist scene to the big bad's pirate ship. _(Unless ofc the music slaps, in which case carry on, my time-traveling Kongs!)_
saw the making of on twitch, but not entirely. The end result is SO GOOD.
This was just waiting to get covered by you. Happy to see it's real now!
sooo gooooood
Brahhhhhh ! Overload! You looked like you had so much fun playing this! Fuego🔥🔥🔥🔥
I didn't know i needed this in my life. Liked and subscribed. More David Wise donkeykong if thats possible!!!
Absolute Masterpiece!
This made me happy. Thank you TE
Cranky would approve. He was in his prime during the 80s so he should have a taste for metal.
I seen your clip from the other day and have been excited for the full thing. Didn’t disappoint one bit! Stay safe and rock on brother
Sick my guy
Just as groovy as ever man, always love your jams!
Nicely done, and that solo was great!
YES! This was perfect! Thanks for another great cover!
Timeless classic. Killed it as always dude!
Such a great cover to one of my favorite songs from Donkey Kong Country🤘🤘
lol also apparently the 999th like to this video🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Excellent execution.
This was a brilliant version of Gang plank Galleon!! Well done. Now I want to play Donkey Kong Country!
Nice.
I got nothing else to say this is just nice
Metal fit perfectly to this song as a banana's sleeve does on a banana. My second favorite DKC1 song just after aquatic ambience one.
Your in my regularly listen to artists. Like I get in mood to listen to you along side acts like hatebreed, carcosa, rush, to me your not a UA-cam guy. I love your work thank you
HELL YEAH
Such cwispy wiffs 🤌😩🤘
Excellent.
Let's goooooooooo! Yes! DK!
Very good 🤟
OPEN UP THIS BANANA HOARD!!!
Love it!
Freekin siiick!
Always great to have you upload a new one just when i look you up ;)
This is so sick.
Great memories playing this game 😊as always, you killed it!
MARAVILHOSO!
So good!
Love seeing you work on new arrangements on Twitch, can't wait for the next one! I also hope you put this on Amazon Music. I listen to your stuff all the time, you never fail to impress!!
am i the only one that thinks the section starting at 2:08 in the vid sounds like domination by pantera
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Nice! You went hard on this one 🤟
That was great. Loved that song.
I'm sorry for being like #667, but this was so much fun to listen to.
Gang-plank is always a good time & this cover is no exception 🙂👍
Best cover of this I've heard. Stellar work!
Epic
Holy shit you're amazing dude! PROPS
I love this song! Great arrangements ❤
F ing amazing
I request:
Kid Icarus Uprising: Chapter 6 Dark Pit
Great cover as always.
solid cover! thx for providing us with these great sounds, good sir!
I LOVE METAL 🤟
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