Tetris Theme - Contemporary Big Band/Classical Fusion Version (The 8-Bit Big Band)

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  • Опубліковано 3 лис 2024

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  • @ymfah
    @ymfah 5 років тому +764

    1:25
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  • @garklein8089
    @garklein8089 5 років тому +2638

    I am the man who arranges the blocks that descend upon me from up above

    • @idowiseman3207
      @idowiseman3207 5 років тому +266

      They come down and I spin them around till they fit in the ground like hands in glove.

    • @elijahcarrillo5917
      @elijahcarrillo5917 5 років тому +119

      @@idowiseman3207 And when they're all filled up they become white like a dove

    • @NotASovietSpy1
      @NotASovietSpy1 5 років тому +140

      @@idowiseman3207 sometimes it seems that to move blocks is fine and the lines will be formed as they fall

    • @sabhotep5153
      @sabhotep5153 5 років тому +12

      Stack Attack flashbacks

    • @jayandthejets
      @jayandthejets 5 років тому +56

      @@NotASovietSpy1 Can I have a long one, please?

  • @brycevo
    @brycevo 5 років тому +3323

    Whoever does your little Sprite work is doing a great job. Just as great as all the musicians

    • @brycevo
      @brycevo 5 років тому +53

      @@The8BitBigBand a hero of the People

    • @MyLittleWalrus
      @MyLittleWalrus 5 років тому +88

      ok we get it hes a hero

    • @natas4301
      @natas4301 5 років тому +48

      Truly he is a hero!!!

    • @amaice
      @amaice 5 років тому +42

      Truly he is a hero !!!

    • @kirbyisgod703
      @kirbyisgod703 5 років тому +38

      Truly he is a hero!!!

  • @powerfulpaper3559
    @powerfulpaper3559 5 років тому +629

    I clicked on this video like "oh yeah they're just gonna do the tetris theme" but holy hell this blew me away in every way imaginable.

  • @GiorboiGiomama
    @GiorboiGiomama 5 років тому +1561

    All of those Russian folk song references were great. I liked how you guys slowed everything down on the kalinka part, like how it’s super slow in the beginning.

    • @andreyr3611
      @andreyr3611 5 років тому +31

      There are just two rusian songs referenced here. And the first and main song is not a folk song. It was writen on poem of Nikolay Nikrasov.

    • @andreyr3611
      @andreyr3611 5 років тому +29

      And one more thing. Thre is no kalinka here. Just "korobushka" and "hey, uhnem".

    • @GiorboiGiomama
      @GiorboiGiomama 5 років тому +32

      Andrey r Well, I didn’t mean referencing actual songs. More like referencing cliches or common techniques found in Russian folk songs.

    • @andreyr3611
      @andreyr3611 5 років тому +13

      @@GiorboiGiomama Sorry if my reply sound rude.

    • @GiorboiGiomama
      @GiorboiGiomama 5 років тому +11

      Andrey r Oh, no problem. Don’t worry about it.

  • @maks_____
    @maks_____ 5 років тому +805

    This is probably the most satisfying music video I'll ever watch. Just seeing those tetrominos fall to the beat of the music is top notch

    • @mr.universe1991
      @mr.universe1991 5 років тому +3

      I agree

    • @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator
      @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator 5 років тому +29

      Thank you sir! Getting those things to fall when I wanted them to was more daunting than I thought it would be!

    • @maks_____
      @maks_____ 5 років тому +7

      @@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator :O
      Holy cow!! You did an amazing job with this!! Keep up the amazing work! :D
      Do you usually do the visuals for these videos?

    • @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator
      @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator 5 років тому +11

      I do! Each animation to date has been my handiwork and I gotta say, its so wild that I get to do this for such a talented group of musicians!

    • @maks_____
      @maks_____ 5 років тому +3

      @@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator wow! I love all of them, but I've got to say, this one, I am Impact and yoshi's island's athletic themes are definitely my favorite ones (so far)
      I can't wait to see what you'll get to do with these in the future!!

  • @TheFunguy02
    @TheFunguy02 5 років тому +414

    Can we all appreciate the cinematography of this video

    • @GayIncel
      @GayIncel 3 роки тому +1

      Some of us probably can

  • @stockfootage8096
    @stockfootage8096 5 років тому +521

    Really appreciate the effort you guys put into each and every song/video. loved it

  • @ginsengaddict
    @ginsengaddict 5 років тому +200

    I knew Tetris was Russian, but it never occurred to me the theme tune was inspired by Kossack music!

    • @kaelkirkby9191
      @kaelkirkby9191 4 роки тому +8

      The Tetris theme was made by a Japanese man. This is what he thought Russian songs were like.

    • @vitaurea
      @vitaurea 4 роки тому +42

      @@kaelkirkby9191 the creator was russian, so they chose Коробейники/korobeiniki for the theme song.

    • @kaelkirkby9191
      @kaelkirkby9191 4 роки тому +1

      Dat Lettuce ok I get it I was wrong I’ve been told several times

    • @Mimi.1001
      @Mimi.1001 4 роки тому +2

      @@kaelkirkby9191 Tetris Theme B was made to resemble Russian folk music.

    • @philippaul2270
      @philippaul2270 Рік тому +1

      swing and a miss, it is a russian folk song

  • @James-us4lo
    @James-us4lo 5 років тому +78

    I love how the feel of the hard drops of Tetris are written right into the song! It of course helps that it is made obvious by the sprite animation, but it's such a cool compositional feature that I'll never unhear when listening to this song again and again.

  • @javachef828
    @javachef828 Рік тому +22

    Wow the Tchaikovsky Symphony #5 reference at the beginning is a DEEP cut

  • @bman3977
    @bman3977 5 років тому +263

    Genius, I love how it’s a contemporary big band/classical fusion... it really gives the Tetris theme an interesting twist
    Amazing job! Keep it up :D

    • @ducksareurlords3782
      @ducksareurlords3782 3 роки тому

      It's also nice that they included references to other Russian songs as well.

  • @InstrumentManiac
    @InstrumentManiac 5 років тому +98

    Duuuuuuuude this was fire. Not only the playing (as ALWAYS) but those animations!!
    Also drummer continuing the tank top trend is 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @Relatively_Irrelevant
    @Relatively_Irrelevant 5 років тому +119

    You guys are really underrated, you should’ve reached 1 million long ago!

    • @gacd2104
      @gacd2104 Рік тому +1

      3 years later and they're still at 236k.
      These guys are so underrated

  • @BeefisGolden
    @BeefisGolden 3 роки тому +31

    That rise in tempo at the end is so impressive.

  • @samsimington5563
    @samsimington5563 8 місяців тому +9

    I laughed when the dancing character made of Tetris blocks got hit in the head by a Tetris block that fell from the sky 😂

  • @Jeremy-ly5iq
    @Jeremy-ly5iq 5 років тому +50

    Love it! With that kalinka Part just brilliant! Good Job everyone

    • @RubberyCat
      @RubberyCat 5 років тому

      I was surprised at the inclusion of the Volga Boatmen song.

  • @EthanDyTioco
    @EthanDyTioco 4 роки тому +20

    2:01 - the song is Hey Uhnem (the Song of the Volga Boatmen), and is also featured in the Malinovka theme in World of Tanks :)

  • @asianpanda-iq6qy
    @asianpanda-iq6qy 5 років тому +39

    Woah, this was a lot more intense than I thought it was gonna be both musically and visually.

  • @TheCreepypro
    @TheCreepypro 8 місяців тому +2

    love how this came together and fit so nicely into place!

  • @spade6832
    @spade6832 5 років тому +23

    I love the fact the blocks landed on sync with the beat, I love the attention to detail and the different styles you guys pulled. Amazing~

  • @gemwest
    @gemwest 5 років тому +8

    Not only did you guys kill it, but you gave me the name to a song that has eluded me since my childhood: the Song of the Volga Boatman. That's nearly 30 years that tune has rattled around in my head, unnamed.

  • @dirtysniper3434
    @dirtysniper3434 4 роки тому +15

    falkkone: makes everything heavy metal
    8-bit big band: makes everything jazz

  • @MyLittleWalrus
    @MyLittleWalrus 5 років тому +39

    How is this channel so consistently amazing???

    • @Gguyrules
      @Gguyrules 5 років тому +7

      Passion, it can move mountains...or mount movements.

    • @og_gaming681
      @og_gaming681 4 роки тому

      You can’t move a mountain dumbass
      /s

  • @patermagister3447
    @patermagister3447 3 роки тому +9

    Chopin's Etude op. 10 nº 12 at the end! 😍 Amazing work

  • @wassabvinix
    @wassabvinix 4 роки тому +133

    Why do I hear boss music?
    This sounds like boss music XD

    • @DreamscapeSYN
      @DreamscapeSYN 4 роки тому +2

      Boss music for ME, of course!!

    • @IrvingIV
      @IrvingIV 4 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/v25XqsHPqHs/v-deo.html

    • @abnerrpang6998
      @abnerrpang6998 4 роки тому

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    • @novajester2390
      @novajester2390 4 роки тому +3

      WHY DO I HEAR BOSS MUSIC!
      COMRADE LOOK!

    • @Wazzack_1103
      @Wazzack_1103 5 місяців тому

      For cuphead :p

  • @metroidmckay
    @metroidmckay 5 років тому +23

    Amazing work. It seems that you guys really push yourselves and your talents to the limit to make interesting and different arrangements of all these classic songs. It shows and it's clearly paying off. Keep it up, this blew me away.

  • @pmerks
    @pmerks 5 років тому +26

    Incredible spin on a classic! Love the animation as well. You guys have quickly become one of my favorite channels!

  • @DrDze
    @DrDze 4 роки тому +2

    Only really tallented people can make something this creative and diverse from something as simple as 8-Bit tetris .midi

  • @theGameBrass
    @theGameBrass 5 років тому +419

    This was some great Tetrising, but what place did you finish and how many KOs did you get? :P

    • @vmp916
      @vmp916 5 років тому +28

      Did you secure the excellent Russian Royale comrade?

    • @tasertag7513
      @tasertag7513 5 років тому +2

      They obviously got first.

    • @hudsonwight7198
      @hudsonwight7198 4 роки тому

      @@tasertag7513 Gold Pan?

    • @tasertag7513
      @tasertag7513 4 роки тому

      @@hudsonwight7198 Gold Pan.

  • @jessefett2986
    @jessefett2986 5 років тому +4

    Still Alive brought me too you, All your other work keeps me coming back! I love all the time and effort you guys must put into these arrangements.

  • @MegaMech
    @MegaMech 5 років тому +141

    What words can be used? The arrangements coming out of this channel are amazing. I love the electric guitar in this and the big sound at the beginning. Its cool seeing the piano accordian.
    Do you have a conductor in this? I want to see what it looks like to conduct this lol.
    The band looked like they were having fun and that guy furiously page flipping was funny (If i saw that right)

    • @joshtiel2980
      @joshtiel2980 5 років тому +4

      The 8-Bit Big Band bass and conductor?? Dude 👏👏👏

  • @TheUKNutter
    @TheUKNutter 5 років тому +28

    2:42 I see what you did, slipping in Kalinka in there as a reference... 😂

    • @TheUKNutter
      @TheUKNutter 5 років тому +1

      The 8-Bit Big Band Also, you made Tetris into the Eb Major key, I like that!

  • @Ccol-lg4lo
    @Ccol-lg4lo 4 роки тому +108

    Ymfah sent me here

    • @corvuscorax9028
      @corvuscorax9028 4 роки тому +11

      fromsoft = make sekiro can swim
      Ymfah = you mean fly

    • @surrk1057
      @surrk1057 4 роки тому

      Hyde Matsumoto
      Using a fucking bucket!

  • @orgixvi3
    @orgixvi3 4 роки тому +4

    My favorite part is easily the dip into the Song of the Volga Boatmen. The drums especially are so good there.

  • @jonboybluegaming
    @jonboybluegaming 5 років тому +5

    I remember hearing the Trombone Video on Instagram. I was so hyped for the full video

  • @javlonjuraev6328
    @javlonjuraev6328 Рік тому +10

    Amazon warehouse workers' song 😂

  • @DoctorEngrish
    @DoctorEngrish 5 років тому +6

    You all are incredible! Thank you for these wonderful arrangements.

  • @Eleven-nv5ly
    @Eleven-nv5ly 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic. No other words for it. As I watch all the videos put up so far, I’m continually blown away.

  • @kirbyhm
    @kirbyhm Місяць тому

    I love the split screen between the smooth relaxing vocals and Jared mean mugging on the drums

  • @ultimopenguin7
    @ultimopenguin7 2 роки тому +1

    This was unexpectedly super AWESOME! The song, but then the video edits, very nicely done. Very nice. #thankyou 🙏

  • @benperschall6648
    @benperschall6648 5 років тому +2

    I swear, every time you post a video, it’s better than the last one. Great job as always! I really hope you guys get more of a fan base! Your videos have been top notch ever since you started posting! Thank you for the awesome music!

  • @knaveightt
    @knaveightt 5 років тому +3

    I honestly can't fathom how you all don't have more subs. Each video has been so fantastically professional - this channel has been my childhood wrapped in my favorite styles of music, astronomically impressive!!

  • @Bururaian
    @Bururaian 5 років тому +4

    All of your videos need at least 100 times as many views as they currently have. Superb work all around as always!

  • @ChristopherMoom
    @ChristopherMoom 5 років тому +88

    You're playing *_Tetris?_* Alright, where we playin' boys?

  • @Ilnur-v6z
    @Ilnur-v6z 5 років тому +4

    That sax solo is the best thing I have ever heard in my entire life!

  • @jadeasereht4638
    @jadeasereht4638 4 роки тому +3

    The music is amazing, it’s candy to the ear.
    While that happens I get eye candy with that satisfying tetrimino drop animation!

  • @sleepy-sheepy6517
    @sleepy-sheepy6517 5 років тому +1

    This is great! This combines my two favorite types of music, jazz and traditional Slavic music. I love it. Davai!

  • @sirgordon995
    @sirgordon995 5 років тому +1

    i have one word for you
    a masterpiece

  • @AGamerNamedJuno
    @AGamerNamedJuno 5 років тому +1

    How are you guys not huge yet!? You're so incredibly talented, both musically and artistically! Thank you so much for what you do!

  • @marsvin55
    @marsvin55 4 роки тому +1

    OMg this is just epic! The music and the small animations combined is just fantastic! Had a smile on my face tho whole way trough!

  • @TheGioDude
    @TheGioDude 5 років тому +1

    I always have to mash that replay button so I can fully absorb and appreciate each song y'all put out. So many little things you don't notice the first time through

  • @DoritoTime
    @DoritoTime 5 років тому +6

    The low brass at 2:27 is GODLIKE

  • @Guydude777
    @Guydude777 5 років тому +1

    Both a spectacular and fun piece, bravo! I'm always looking forward to them.

  • @matthewmathis62
    @matthewmathis62 2 роки тому +1

    I love how the drummer is so into the music!
    It's awesome.

  • @Radionut
    @Radionut 2 роки тому +1

    My new favorite Tetris music of all time. You guys are Fantabulous.

  • @WingedShark333
    @WingedShark333 2 роки тому +1

    this was simply incredible and with the little animations is simply a delight to hear

  • @thekiss2083
    @thekiss2083 5 років тому +5

    Outstanding work by your animator!
    And your arranger
    And your musicians
    And everyone else

  • @CrumbleCakeAnimations
    @CrumbleCakeAnimations Рік тому +1

    they somehow put so much variety to the same 5 measures

  • @davidholloway6950
    @davidholloway6950 5 років тому +40

    0:06 Lol, hello Tchaikovsky

    • @kim019h
      @kim019h 2 місяці тому +1

      TETRIS
      120

  • @NintendoFan
    @NintendoFan 5 років тому +4

    Amazing! Just like all your other arrangements. :D

  • @someoneyoumightremember6630
    @someoneyoumightremember6630 4 роки тому +1

    we must tell you this, comrade: this is so good, thank you for sharing this masterpiece with the motherland.

  • @gacd2104
    @gacd2104 Рік тому +1

    They're playing a song from the 19th century that featured in a game from 1984 in a 1930s style in 2019.

  • @sauzeefy
    @sauzeefy 5 років тому +2

    wow, I'm at a loss for words. Great job. I'm very grateful for this.

  • @honourconz502
    @honourconz502 5 років тому +1

    I saw this on Instagram and had to come watch the full version! This is so awesome keep up the amazing work! The Drummer is my favorite part!

  • @user-sl7tm9mf8y
    @user-sl7tm9mf8y 4 роки тому +2

    00:54 wait a minute... I recognize that angry bari sax player! Hes in Brass Against!!! So hes got good taste in music AND video games? Amazing.

  • @leontio7161
    @leontio7161 3 роки тому +2

    I'm glad that I grew up on this *shows on the original tetris theme*
    but damn it, it's awesome

  • @yerwol
    @yerwol 4 роки тому +5

    " 'Korobeiniki' is a nineteenth-century Russian folk song that tells the story of a meeting between a peddler and a girl, describing their haggling over goods in a metaphor for courtship. "
    So I'm not quite sure what the significance of the tanks and soldiers is in the animations!

  • @cartoonpower0
    @cartoonpower0 3 роки тому +2

    Honestly way underrated, this should have way more than 500k views.

    • @gamingartbeasts
      @gamingartbeasts 2 місяці тому

      Well, it has 1.2M views now. Still not enough!

  • @ResidentKlinton
    @ResidentKlinton 5 років тому +1

    Beautiful music and your special effects person is ON POINT. So great!!

  • @defaultdoor2872
    @defaultdoor2872 5 років тому +65

    1:25 that’s how it feels sometimes

  • @Grgmit
    @Grgmit 2 роки тому +4

    I loved that bit from "Song of the Volga Boatmen" at 2:00

  • @Wardog01Actual
    @Wardog01Actual 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome as HELL! Liked and subbed! Great job, guys and dolls. Can't wait to hear more.

  • @Ethan-mm9yk
    @Ethan-mm9yk 4 роки тому

    I love how this goes from an amazing Tetris theme cover to an amazing Korobieniki arrangement. Very well done!

  • @cousinbryan3007
    @cousinbryan3007 5 років тому +2

    Props to the editor and aninator- frickn awesome! 😎

  • @PauwerFurry
    @PauwerFurry 3 роки тому

    The power the piano has at the end during the buildup is so great, It feels so in your face.

  • @MettCobalt
    @MettCobalt 4 роки тому +4

    'Tetris Tanks' and 'Tetris Hopaks'... I have had another one of my *'I've Seen Everything'* moments here... lol

  • @johnprudent3216
    @johnprudent3216 4 роки тому

    Your arrangement of the songs is awesome. I came across you guys in an Instagram ad and I'm not mad that happened. I dig it!

  • @LeotheTiger1234
    @LeotheTiger1234 4 роки тому

    My reaction is the same as it was with Postmodern Jukebox; I wish I discovered you earlier than I did. A superb, sensational performance! Keep up the great work, everybody!

  • @FredicoFinjay
    @FredicoFinjay 5 років тому +1

    You can see how the bassist enjoys that sick riff. Awesome.

  • @joshjacks2837
    @joshjacks2837 5 років тому +1

    Great job! I love the cameos of "Volga Boatmen" and "Kalinka" as well.

  • @drathmoor
    @drathmoor Рік тому

    This is my all-time favorite Tetris rendition. Absolutely masterful!

  • @veluciasaintelus7234
    @veluciasaintelus7234 5 років тому +1

    Can we take a moment to appreciate the editor's work?

  • @supiknowyou
    @supiknowyou 5 років тому

    Way to go Charlie. You’ve done it again. I think this might be my favorite as well. Loved the accordion player.

  • @ESloth308
    @ESloth308 3 роки тому +1

    Now this, this is what I call quality my friend

  • @jeffdlr3056
    @jeffdlr3056 5 років тому +4

    Absolutely awsome!

  • @FirebrandFA
    @FirebrandFA 5 років тому +1

    The arrangement is superb and the video highly loveable. I really love this!

  • @RetroBusker
    @RetroBusker 5 років тому +1

    The animator is awesome with the blocks doing the Rusion dance, very creative!!

  • @oliannia
    @oliannia 3 роки тому

    I love how the music is trying to tell a story of the game in progress. Its beautiful.

  • @Forotosh
    @Forotosh 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely incredible as always.

  • @cashwarior
    @cashwarior 5 років тому +1

    Holy frick I love those musical easter eggs!!! I knew I heard familiar things that weren't korobeiniki, but I couldn't pin point them exactly (except for Volga Boatmen)

  • @kirbyhm
    @kirbyhm 5 років тому +1

    Great job. I'd love to hear a B-side version too. That song doesn't get the love it deserves.

  • @seantemme
    @seantemme 5 років тому

    I’ve been waiting anxiously for the longest time

  • @FwendlyMushwoom
    @FwendlyMushwoom 5 років тому +3

    I love the animations!

  • @joeyfatonefrombackstreetboys
    @joeyfatonefrombackstreetboys 5 років тому +1

    The band does it again! Spectacular!!!

  • @jbekkers1983
    @jbekkers1983 4 роки тому

    It's summer here in Australia and I had goosebumps listening to this! Great arrangement and performance! I'm getting nostalgic for my high school days playing in a big band. Subscribed. Liked. Loved. Keep it up!

  • @InsaneH
    @InsaneH 5 років тому +1

    Nice video! Love the visuals

  • @Lukz243
    @Lukz243 5 років тому +1

    I could watch you guys playing it all day

  • @ch4lk250
    @ch4lk250 4 роки тому +29

    2:20 even tetris is more kawaii than me.

    • @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator
      @TaylorRussell_TheAnimator 4 роки тому +6

      Tetris knows you're kawaii just the way you are.

    • @ch4lk250
      @ch4lk250 4 роки тому +5

      @@TaylorRussell_TheAnimator wow, didn't know eyebags where kawaii.

  • @larenia4173
    @larenia4173 4 роки тому

    well i already exploded with that first bass, good job guys!