Inside the Castle Walls Super Mario 64 Guitar Cover
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
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Somehow I was able to contain myself this long and save one of the most dear video game songs I have to my heart for last. I can't think of a more hauntingly beautiful song in all of video gaming and anyone who spent any amount of time playing SM64 walked away humming this. I would even go so far as to say that this is probably the best overworld theme ever in my opinion. The chromaticism and perfect blend of classical and jazz really brings this overworld back to feeling like the very first one on the NES. It's a pretty bare song, while heavy in harmony is light in that there's no strong percussive element. I really wanted to capture that in the beginning of this cover whether or not staccato lead guitars sound silly on their own. I thought it was a charm in the original that couldn't be ignored. In fact, there was really nothing I felt I could leave out! Can you name all three snippets from the game I quoted in the second half of the solo?
I feel like at the end of every year there was a huge leap in my mixing ability right towards the end after a slightly, well, experimental stage. It sucks a bit to be calling it quits on weekly vids after this next one, but despite my bounds on the post-production side of things, I think it's safe to say my psyche could use a break. Not to mention my schedule. I played around with utilizing snare verb in a different way than before, something I've been wanting to try for a while and felt it really added to the mix. The rhythm guitars and bass were written to be way more involved than the already intricate leads so clarity was important here. It was tough to allocate enough head room in the lower mids for all the instruments but everyone seems to just cut those frequencies out and I really want to employ them more from now on. Anyways, a bittersweet ending to weekly cover videos with a song among my top 10 favorites of all time.
Year 3 is almost over! It's been a crazy ride but there's one more video left! I've done the previous two years' videos as a music video style outdoor vid, but I wanna try something different this year. Something I've seen many other people do and always wanted to try. It could be awesome or it could tank! Needless to say, I'm excited!
Arranged and Performed by: FamilyJules7x
Composed by: Koji Kondo
Rhythm Guitars: Gibson Explorer
Lead Guitars: Schecter Damien FR
Bass Guitar: Ibanez Soundgear SR405QM
Drums: Toontrack Superior Drummer
Orchestra: Programmed with Eastwest Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra
Interface: Line 6 Pod HD Pro
Guitar Strap: Viper Strapz
Guitar Pick: CSGuitar89 Custom 1.14mm
Mixer: Yamaha MG102c
Microphone: Audio-Technica AT2020
Audio Software: Mixcraft 6.1
Mastering Software: Izotope Ozone 5
Video Software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Camera: Canon Eos Rebel T3i
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This adds a whole new meaning to metal Mario xD
+Roose HA! I like you. :3
Made me cry, I miss those innoncent days.
Samuel Richer-Guinard every time i listen to this i get emotional. This games soundtrack was a huge part of what made the massive Nintendo fan i am today. This song just has all those memories flooding back and i get so happy i have to cry. lol
I feel ya. I wish I could go back to being that crazy little kid who looked forward to nothing more than coming home to a few decent hours on Nintendo 64.
I'm with u guys
I feel you... Most VGM from games I played does that to me and it always hits hard.
That pussy man...
Ironic
this video has served as one of my greatest sources of inspiration for melodic soloing for many many years. I can never thank family jules for making this enough for this.
He got me into making video game metal covers lol, granted I haven't released any. But still!
Your truly gifted. I don't think anyone else could of transformed such a simple background theme song to an amazing signature tune. You are most likely the best artist when it comes to video game music covers. Great job bro, bravo!
the solo going into 2:30 then that melodic riff is awesome man!
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w-what?
NType9 wat
NType9 PERV!!
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oOH GOD! I CAN'T UNSEE IT! HELP!!
DYLZAL I know dude/dudet
Man, you kill it
EVERY
SINGLE
TIME!
great job!
The poster with Peach doing the Ms. Monroe pose on a drainpipe is awesome.
Man, I never expected to hear you cover this, but holy crap am I glad you did! This was just as amazing as the original was when small child me heard it for the first time! You really hit me in the nostalgia spot with this one! Fantastic cover! Can't wait to hear the spectacular finale to Year 3!
Jules, you've also grown into one of the few guitarists that can play with just the right feel. This was amazing, and your lead work was just the right amount, as well as just the right feel. Damn good job.
What a nice coincidence, I just completed Super Mario 64 with 100% two days ago! Great cover as always, one can really hear (and see) your enjoyment while playing this track. :)
Strange, I never really even considered this track at all until just now. It was always just kind of a background track for me, one that didn't really stand out a whole lot, but I can see where you're coming from with it. I guess it's nice to get away from all the overdone popular tracks with their aviator sunglasses and popped collars once in a while though.
Looking forward to that final video!
Shots fired holy shit
nah, its just that theres a definite trend among rock/metal YT-VGM musicians to cover a lot of the same tracks. it just kinda caught me off guard to see that this is the one that julio was all hyped about, since I haven't seen it done before.
I can see how my comment might be construed as kinda mean tho
Oh nah I assumed it was aimed at someone else ;)
*****
I think it's safe to assume MetalFortress has covered every track in the universe at this point
RichaadEB Pretty safe yeah. Hahahaha! ^^
One of my favorite parts is how the drums slowly build up into the song. and then its all bam wham yeah
Im 7 years late but dam im glad I searched up this theme and this came up;)
Holy damn "the kick" around the minute part when it really starts to rock out. Awesome job as always! N64 will be the ultimate console forever, handful of the best games ever produced were made for that platform. Golden ages of the nintendo, from NES to N64.
I remember when my mom first brought our n64 home. She kept it in her room and I used to sneak in there just to play it. Those were the days....
You briefly doubling the melody onto the bass around 2:35 sounds so fucking good
It's the small details you've put into this song that makes me say you are a musical GENIUS
When you hear the credits theme mixed in all over the place, you really start to feel that the year is ending.
The feels, man.
There are few things more wonderful than nostalgia mixed with metal.
I always listen to the original songs before I listen to your covers, but I thought 'How could you make an exceptional cover out of this?' You blew me away. Can't wait for year four, man. I'm sure you have your final song, but I'd say anything that was a final boss battle would fit very nicely.
How long have I waited for a cover of this song... :P
0:27 My favorite part of this great cover
EDIT: Nope, its definetly 1:27 now
Am I the only one that jaw drops at the sight of a new FamilyJules song cover?
man this was so damn rad! so many memories were just bought back to me!
its like PTSD except you replace the Stress part with Fun.
Topatobean PTFD
ugh right in the childhood...gosh i freaking love this!
You can feel the enjoyment in this one
I wish there was a familyjules7x setting in the music to make Mario 64 epic when I'm racing the koopa or defeating bowser in the dark sky
Come mario, I've baked a cake for you
"baked a cake"
My step daughter and my girlfriend love this song! They love the work you do man! I found you just by doing random searches for the Advantage and you popped on my search....great stuff man and keep it up!
Congrats to your 200th video man!
It's awesome to see that you kept on so far, hopefully you'll keep on for at least another 200 vids!
Keep up your great work!
3:27 hes all like
Hah , you thought is was gonna end right there didn't ya.
XD
I kept hearing "Whaa! Whoohooo! Hiihiheeee! Uwaaah!" in my head while listening to this! #Nostalgia
This... is so good, makes me wanna dig out that old N64!
This was almost as good as a classic FJ7x credits theme, amazing work with a simple favorite :D Next week is going to be awesome
I'm gonna be so upset next Tuesday when it's your final video dude. Your weekly covers have been getting me through my three years of Uni. Especially this third year whenever I was stressing with deadlines I always had a kick ass cover to look forward to on Tuesdays.
Best of luck with reaching your dreams though dude. I hope you do finally make it as a composer for games. You will definitely be one of the greats :) x
Jules, I've watched your stuff for a LONG time, and I have to admit...That guitar solo at 2:00 is now my favorite thing of yours ever. It's so smooth. Great job on this cover, it is now my favorite.
the moment I saw this on my feed I dropped everything and got ready for the hype
What a legend bro
amazing... almost brought me to tears jules! I think I need to replay super mario 64 again
Using midi strings, yuck. You could have asked me to help. lol I kid, but really... great choice for the penultimate video of Year 3. Looking forward to what you have in store for the last one :)
Troll is troll
ExplodedMr T Yes because I'm totally the biggest troll out there, boo hoo.
yuck!
insaneintherainmusic no u
mklachu noooo. urgayurgayugayurgayurgay (not rly, but i bet you know where its from!)
I've been watching you for so long I know exactly what it's gonna sound like from the guitar you use.
Makes playing guitar look so easy
Well this certainly brought up some nostalgia. A crazy catchy song for sure!
PENULTIMATE ALREADY???
Wow
I can't wait to see which ending credits you're planing for :D
Mixing in the credits and then adding a key change was brilliant! It really made the music last for over 4 minutes!
See this + Seeing the "Dorkly's Peach Revenge" = ABSOLUTE WIN
I’m inside your castle walls.
thanks man every day you continue makes me cry
my nostalgia is jizzing all over the place here!
I wish you luck good sir, and it has been a blast these past two years. I hope you upload again soon ;-; Rock on bro.
another classic played excellently on the guitar!
*-* At least, your cover should to appear in one stage of super smash bros, at any Mario's Stage.
amazing!
All of your covers are brilliant, but I think this is your best!
What I've loved from your videos is that you show no resentment for what you do at any point. You love making covers and I really do think that your viewers can see at. Thank you for all the amazing cover and honestly enjoying it. Keep up the very badass and great work you do. Again, thank you.
if this one isn't the last one of year 3, i can't wait for the last one, it just gave me tears of joy :'D
Congratz on your 200 video!!!!
Man I can't believe we're already at the end of year 3, it seemed to go by so quick! Great choice of a song for this week, I think you captured the atmosphere nearly perfectly. I could totally replace the original with this :) I'm excited to see what you have as the final video! You are crazy talented, and easily one of the hardest working musicians. Final week, here we come.
You've built up the music like Dire Dire docks, First medly, then violins, then drums. Really nice touch! :D
I accompany Jules hundreds of years never understand sleep in the attic of his house. lol
AMAZING JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now this cover is on my top 10 of your videos.
Awesome as ever Jules, I forgot how beautiful this song was. It's been really great seeing your music abilities become better week in and week out for the last 3 years, thanks for the ride. Here's to an amazing year 3 finale!
Awesome.
you brought me to tears once again....Thank you for waking me up!!!
Daaaaamn great rendition of a such a chill song. Making a cover on this would have never crossed my mind! I hope to see more of you. Thanks for a great three years of non-stop music!
This is like, the best thing ever. Thank you so much for doing this.
ahh.. you my good sir bring me some epic memories..... Thank you
This was incredible. What a song
99999999999999/10 Best thing I've heard in years hands down.
Great theme choice and arrangement
Great cover! You made this music sound so much more dynamic that it can now be the credits theme of the game!
This was my 200th favorite. So fucking happy about this!
This rendition of this theme was amazing. You never fail to disappoint.
I heard the staff roll in your solo bro! Excellent cover!
0 dislikes, let's keep it that way.
But seriously, Jules, fantastic job with this track. It's really beautiful.
Loved this cover brotha, have it on my study playlist
You left me anticipating about when you were going to start shredding. :)
This song got so old & redundant to me while playing SM64 back in the day. This arrangement, however...is a thing of beauty. Though nearly five minutes long, it did not feel repetitive. Mixing was fantastic, as all guitars & bass were distinct. You took something short & simple and made a masterpiece out of it!!
super cover, this brings back awesome childhood memories!
You good sir, are amazing. Love your covers. Keep em comin
No dislikes yet? Lets keep it that way. This guys videos do not deserve dislikes.
I really enjoyed this version of the theme. Except from the drums fading, this is PERFECT! Everything just sound so right. Keep making these, Jules, you are awesome! :D
awesome performance Jules!!! great choice to cover! just love that catchy melody!
This brings back alot of memories. Great cover! BTW i love the little twist you throw in at 1:53 and the solo is also amazing. Thank you!
I'm suprised i never heard this cover version before and just found it, amazing dude. Thanks for this.
You wrote the rock version of this song that's been playing in my head for years. I feel a tad robbed, but... lord, being robbed never felt so worth it.
I just recently discovered your channel but I gotta say, I love your videos. You're the guitar equivalent to smooth mcgroove.
This is so cozy
That was absolutely beautiful!
Fanstastic job Jules!!! :D You're the best!!!
I freaking love you, dude :) That was epic! ^_^
Ahhh, yes. A classic song. How many Mario games have it in them? I've never played SM64, but I've heard it in Mario Luigi: Superstar Saga. Must be a recurrent song.Anyway, great cover as always. You've really grown as a musician in the past two years, and you've grown on us, no doubt. Looking forward to the last song of year 3!
You're simply the best that ever was Jules!
AWESOME jules keep it up love what you did with this one!
I almost feel like this is what i would be doing if i decided to start playing a guitar at least 10 years ago when i had ample chances. our childhoods were too much alike when it comes to video games Mr.Jules.
the FEELS from this song! its like i just had PTSD video game style. just replace the Stress part with Fun.
SICK! Childhood Enhaced!!
Glorious.
When I saw this on twitter and it said last cover I thought it was the last one of year three, and I was a bit disappointed that it was in your room like the others
This is more than a cover. It's a really amazing tribute. Nicely done!
The slow rise as this develops is awesomely well done :D
I have literally only one complaint, the bass could be louder, in the original the parts you play with the bass are louder in comparison to the whole piece. Other than that tiny thing, this is fucking amazing dude. One of your best yet for sure.
Thanks for the info, that might help with other songs I need it for, although for this it sounds too good for me to try and fuck with anyways.
Though now I know that I can do that, I learned something awesome today :)