Donkey Kong Country Mega Medley on Piano
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Күн бұрынThis medley is available on streaming platforms!
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Over the course of the next few months, along with my Chrono Trigger videos (premiering Monday, January 30!), I've decided to branch out a bit and record music from other iconic video games. I tend to be picky with the arrangements I choose for recordings, so the Final Fantasy Piano Collections and Opera arrangements tend to be my go-to. But what better way to feature some wonderful arrangers out there than a medley like this?!
In this medley, the list of arrangers for each theme is as follows:
0:00 Title Theme - Andrew Wrangell (Sheet Music Boss)
1:35 DK Island Swing - Latios212 and Maelstrom
4:03 Aquatic Ambience - The Deku Trombonist
5:59 Life in the Mines - Shima
7:56 Ice Cave Chant - Shima
10:00 Fear Factory - The Deku Trombonist
11:55 Gang-Plank Galleon - Yug Guy
13:42 The Credits Concerto - The Deku Trombonist
And let's not forget the wonderful David Wise (and Eveline Fischer) who composed the music!
Special thanks to Ninjafish for spending so much time to make this into a fantastic video. And thanks to JimmyOnGuitar for helping out with the percussion aspect!
I had planned to make a medley of ALL the Donkey Kong games, but it became too large and I have separated them into individual games. Donkey Kong Country 2 is on my list!
What other game medleys would you like to hear? :)
#donkeykong #donkeykongcountry
@David3Wise Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Kara. Great to see these themes played on the piano. Thanks to the arrangers too. Also, thanks to Eveline ( Ice Cave Chant ) And the writing credit is shared for the title theme as it uses the original Nintendo Donkey Kong Theme. All rights to the compositions: Nintendo
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
I’m so honored you saw this, thank you for your wonderful work David! 😍 and Eveline too :)
@umadbro4493 Жыл бұрын
LOL God himself!!!!
@davidpetch2649 Жыл бұрын
Bring on..the gems K.Rool returns , Stickerbush sympathy Forrest interlude.
@umadbro4493 Жыл бұрын
@@davidpetch2649 my favs are gang plank galleon and snakey chantey, absolute bangers!
@mattc664 Жыл бұрын
ps i think your that talented that you should perform these Donkey Kong country covers on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon🎹🌃🏙🌙 some day⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️another beautiful song this isn’t donkey kong country but have you heard the song White Hot 🥵 by Red Rider sung by Tom Cochrane it has a beautiful piano medley definitely an awesome song to cover if your interested that is⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫#Redriderwhitehot
@HydefHyde Жыл бұрын
The world may never truly know why David Wise wrote such beautiful and emotive music for a game about a gorilla trying to get his bananas back, but we are all better for it. Great performance!
@lhinemesis6021 Жыл бұрын
get his bananas back from a crocodile.
@Spokker Жыл бұрын
He certainly wasn't monkeying around.
@victoriangirl83 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣so true
@steverobinson4030 Жыл бұрын
Every game deserves great music!
@michaelrhudak Жыл бұрын
Though don't forget a lot of DKC's music (including Ice Cave Chant) was written by Eveline Fischer.
@Simmer1983 Жыл бұрын
I'll give this performance 5 bananas out of 5.
@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342 Жыл бұрын
I think it deserves DK's entire banana hoard!
@Electrosa Жыл бұрын
*Ohh, banana...*
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Gotta collect em all 😂
@wertigon Жыл бұрын
Whut, not golden bananas? :o
@KlooKloo Жыл бұрын
I give it a K-O-N-G out of K-O-N-G
@raizero_8 Жыл бұрын
Title Theme [0:01] DK Island Swing [1:35] Aquatic Ambience [4:03] Life in the Mines [6:00] Ice Cave Chant [7:59] Fear Factory [10:00] Gang-Plank Galeon [11:55] The Credits Concerto [13:43] This game is part of my childhood, thanks for doing this! ❤️
@2NDFLB-CLERK Жыл бұрын
▪️ Edi wow. 🟥
@googelle7555 Жыл бұрын
Fear Factory 🤘
@kitnoCC Жыл бұрын
@@googelle7555 Listening to that part right now and was looking for people who also enjoyed fear factory as much :)
@eor9304 Жыл бұрын
Do DKC 2 music as well. This is so neat.
@loveyoursign2923 Жыл бұрын
😍😍😍😍
@WillRose3 Жыл бұрын
This entire soundtrack is so good, but even as a kid I knew Aquatic Ambience was something special. Truly one of the masterpieces of all video game music.
@nickparsons337 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. When I got the game on release as a Christmas gift that year; I was so in love with that track, I would routinely backtrack to that first water stage and just let the music play. Sometimes I still do till this day. Lol
@nintendude794 Жыл бұрын
My fave composition ever
@Dargonhuman Жыл бұрын
My wife generally doesn't like game music - she thinks it's repetitive and annoying - but she heard Aquatic Ambience in a KZfaq compilation video and wanted me to hear "this gorgeous ambient music" and if I could find it to download. I couldn't help laughing when I told here what it was and where it was from (and that I already had it as an mp3). The look on her face was priceless. After that, and hearing some Halo music, she's a bit more open to game music.
@zacharyhahn5740 Жыл бұрын
@@Dargonhuman That's awesome! I still frequently listen to DK music on repeat when I study. Also, Halo was the first gaming soundtrack I ever bought!
@Hectik17 Жыл бұрын
around 95 i used to dub the dkc music to tapes from the snes when i was 7, i guess i just knew good music when i heard it
@sarleonseverquestadventures Жыл бұрын
The pink costume, the chewing gum, and posture brought on the spirit of Dixie Kong. I loved the percussive layers too, great work on this!
@gabrieldeassispinheiro2723 Жыл бұрын
Mindblown! I had to read your comment to perceive it's Dixie's costume!
@williamfoster4883 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Kara definately spent some effort on the detail! 😊
@jarerarebear1765 Жыл бұрын
Channeling your inner Dixie Kong, you got the pink beret, the ponytail, and the rock star energy.
@nei_hmande2427 Жыл бұрын
Chewing gum anyone?
@dmcmusiclover2995 Жыл бұрын
@@nei_hmande2427 And the earrings.
@dmcmusiclover2995 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen Dixie Kong play piano, but she is a musician. I most certainly know that she plays guitar.
@nei_hmande2427 Жыл бұрын
@@dmcmusiclover2995 nice nice!
@jacobthompson4444 Жыл бұрын
Chewing gum too! I love that she blows a bubble at the end! Perfect Dixie characterization right there!
@ducklaser Жыл бұрын
4:03 I knew it was coming, but I did not expect my eyes to tear up immediately when those first few notes landed. Suddenly I was a kid sitting on the floor in front of the TV again, with my grandma in her chair behind me watching me play "the monkey" as she called it. Never knew why she liked watching it so much. She'd hear the familiar music and sound and come sit and watch, only that game, and I don't think she even really understood what a videogame was. DKC was truly something special. For a moment, you brought my baba back. Thank you.
@randallhale7775 Жыл бұрын
That sounds so dope
@lordnibbler88 Жыл бұрын
Aquatic ambiance will always calm and haunt me. Simply chefs kiss
@MoncaiTheBig007 Жыл бұрын
Nose inglés 😭😭😭😭
@MoncaiTheBig007 Жыл бұрын
Ah lol que trasfondo más lindo, a Nika's World lo recordaré.
@ItsYaBoi888 Жыл бұрын
😢
@obitwokenobi9808 Жыл бұрын
I love how you're dressed up as Dixie. How adorable.
@NgardSC Жыл бұрын
I always felt "Life in the mines" was criminally underrated. I would spent days on youtube looking for a piano version which would do justice. After all these years, the quest is over : )
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s one of my favs in this medley too!
@MLNDY360 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, my favorite song from the DKC1
@MerlinsManor Жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does parts of Life in the Mines borrow inspiration from Silver Bells?
@mustafashaban 25 күн бұрын
Truly!
@frigginjerk Жыл бұрын
It's been, what, 25 or 30 years since I last played this game, but it's crazy how quickly so many of these tunes came right back to me.
@og-om6we Жыл бұрын
a well-done medley even Cranky Kong would approve 😄
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Maybe 😂
@mustafashaban 25 күн бұрын
hahahaha! Good one!
@SheetMusicBoss Жыл бұрын
It's really cool that you played our arrangement! Nice work! :D
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Ahhhh thank you!!! ♥️ thanks for the sheets!!
@AndresHernandez2 11 ай бұрын
No! They played MY arrangement sheesh 😒
@Droothr Жыл бұрын
Outstanding! 👏 Thank you KZfaq algorithm for putting this in my feed! I sincerely hope that a Diddy's Kong Quest medley is in the future... 🤞
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Yessss! :)
@goodguycwyzz4768 Жыл бұрын
Aquatic ambience is such an amazing song and I can’t believe how emotional it sounds in the piano. You did a great job playing these!
@TimothyEllis Жыл бұрын
Just listening to this, I can tell that you aren't just playing music off a page, but feeling it in your bones. Love it.
@nahomgirma5095 Жыл бұрын
Almost 30 years since the original Donkey Kong Country on the Super Nintendo and people are still making wonderful remixes and different takes of it's soundtrack, like this one! This has to be some of the best piano takes of a classic game soundtrack I have ever heard! You are a legend!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Oh wow that’s a huge compliment thank you!! ❤
@mustafashaban 25 күн бұрын
@@KaraComparetto Well deserved compliment! Amazing job Kara!
@luigiboyinblu Жыл бұрын
Just amazed at the performance and art direction of this video. It didn’t need to be THIS good, yet it was. It just shows your love for these games and as a DKC fan myself I can’t help to get totally on board with this. Keep it up ❤
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Yeah I did go all out with this one- once I started, I had to make it the best I could do! Thank you and I’m glad you noticed!!
@WillRose3 Жыл бұрын
Secret of Mana would be another game with a masterpiece of a soundtrack that could make a great medley!
@bigblueshoe777 Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a great series of music! I’ve never played the games though 😢
@bigblueshoe777 Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto Do it! Definitely worth your time!
@WillRose3 Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto I absolutely loved this game as a kid, playing co-op with my brothers and cousins. Re-playing as an adult in single player mode isn't quite as nice, but truthfully the music alone in that game is almost worth the play.
@nickparsons337 Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto From one musician to another (guitar for over twenty years) thank you for this. Your playing and sheer joy for the source material makes me smile. Please never stop!
@taconomicon2284 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for breathing extra life into Donkey Kong December with this stellar arrangement.
@LordNazerous Жыл бұрын
Wow! This was beautiful! Praise God. I listened on earbuds while putting the baby to sleep. This was incredible. Thank you!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Aww!!!
@MrCollector Жыл бұрын
Traumhaft , danke für meine Kindheitserinnerungen.
@ContextSensitive Жыл бұрын
I love everything about this
@DreamDaddie Жыл бұрын
A lot of childhood memories just came back to me from hearing this. Thank you!
@MalandrosNyclo Жыл бұрын
So much nostalgia. Beautifully done!
@brynnakelly3437 Ай бұрын
My son and I are huge DK Country fans 😄 I grew up playing it and introduced it to him as soon as I could! Thank you for filming this, you play beautifully! I really appreciate your costume as well - super cute! My son says: “while you’re playing the piano, it’s so cute seeing the dog”
@BronsonBurningham Жыл бұрын
This is my current favorite video on the internet, I stumbled on it yesterday and was flabbergasted. I listened to it again this morning and just started sobbing. So many memories. So many good times and bad times. I am connected to a universe of passionate monkey lovers who celebrate art, games, and music, and I am very grateful.
@alifakhreddine998 Жыл бұрын
Aquatic ambiance is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever in a video game
@Oakshield2 Жыл бұрын
DK always had the best water level songs
@jimmeyotoole Жыл бұрын
This is incredible, huge nostalgic waves listening to this performance.
@mintyaquagreen1675 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!! I just love Medleys.
@ronaldreis8242 Жыл бұрын
"Simple", beautiful, heart touching. Thank you!
@CaptainAstronaut Жыл бұрын
Amazing as always!!
@carljohnsonmv Жыл бұрын
The emotion behind those notes is something wonderful, great job!
@aronfejes 6 ай бұрын
Fabulous and beautiful! Thank you for recording this!!!
@corysmith7496 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!! You nailed it!! Badass performance!
@joolbits Жыл бұрын
Another beautiful medley. Kara, I always love the passion you put into your music and your coordinated themed attire and decorations! And the pupppppy 🐩❣
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah the puppy is the icing on the cake, eh? 😂
@mysterydrinks7741 Жыл бұрын
The SECOND the video began and I saw you chewing as Dixie I was wishing so much for that bubblegum bubble and you DELIVERED IT!!! Love all the details and everything in this!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Of course I did! And after the video was done, I spat out that nasty gum 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@mysterydrinks7741 Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto I bet the gum was good! Strawberry the flavour? lol > I spat out that nasty gum That's commitment! hahaha Thanks for the awesome music and replying! Love everything! Like like like!
@Jormunguandr Жыл бұрын
So many memories and continues remembered instantly. Thanks for this video and the feels.
@ArkadyGrigorovich 9 күн бұрын
this is so beautiful...brings tears of joy to my eyes when i was in need... Vale Chris, lots of love brother.
@MarMaxGaming Жыл бұрын
We are definitely going to have this music around our kids! This is wholesome and epic as all hell..
@Zaitann Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this one. It such a pleasure to hear you play the music of our childhood. Thanks.
@geekwithsocialskills Жыл бұрын
Amazing! Sounds so beautiful. Great performance!
@maxadrums Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. Heck!
@raza5757 Жыл бұрын
1st Aquatic Ambiance I’ve ever heard on piano. Perfect ❤
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Seriously?! 😱
@MarMaxGaming Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto🎉🎉 dude it was so good, so so good… 😢when you started creating base with your hand slapping I realized I was in for way, way more than your typical cover.. amazing 🎉
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
@@MarMaxGaming yeah I can't wait to see what percussion I can do in the DKC2 medley haha!
@AmbrosiousFlume Жыл бұрын
OMG, I love the added percussion. Thank you for this. ❤
@mustafashaban 25 күн бұрын
Yeah that was an amazing touch and so accurate!
@williamgomes8445 Жыл бұрын
Just perfect! Great job! 👏
@argord Жыл бұрын
Remarkable execution! Loved the outfit!
@salmonkindalikeme9316 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing, thank you!
@JLacan Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely fantastic. Shared with my siblings, we used to play DKC1 & 2 on co-op when we were little. Playing this medley on repeat.
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Aw me too, with my brother!!
@evansaberon4752 Жыл бұрын
The memories that come up. Good times and good tunes. Awesome
@talondiwisch5206 Жыл бұрын
Wow. That was amazing! Awesome job!
@raffyvalky4527 Жыл бұрын
Iove these medies! Can't wait for the Chrono trigger soundtrack!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited 😍😍😍
@mycoinsyourpurse2244 Жыл бұрын
Ah. "Life in the Mines" gave me those tingly feelings. Thank you. And yeah, Dixie is the best DKC character :)
@guyvandermire4146 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing tears to my eyes, gorgeous.
@rohanclugston4914 Жыл бұрын
Loved it! Can't wait for your DK2 video!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
After how successful this one was, I totally can’t wait either lol! 😂
@ArchGeek Жыл бұрын
Another great performance Kara! You can always count on the Scarlet Pianist to deliver! 🦍🐒🍌🐊 👑
@rydell6899 Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel, Kara, I'm really stunned by your artistry. You are so talented, the way you use the instruments, and your videos are shot and edited so well. I love the cosplays, it's really fun to see and hear the love you breathe into such great music!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Thank you, so glad you found me!!!
@RodoYT Жыл бұрын
Insanely good. Thank you very much Kara!
@AnthonyGMunoz Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful 🥰🥰🥰 wonderful playing
@Fiddledo Жыл бұрын
This is so well done! I just finished the first DKC game for the first time a few weeks ago and I'm almost done with DKC2. I've listened to the soundtracks for a long time but only recently gained a fond appreciation for the OSTs. In my opinion, both DKC1 and DKC2 are some of my favourite game soundtracks of all time (I can't wait to play DKC3. I'm actually not too familiar with its OST). I love your medley and I sense you really appreciate the games and its music. Keep up the incredible work!
@alexander2685 Жыл бұрын
She totally needed me like sias sidekick dancing like a ape.
@VirgoTruck Жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful, one of my favourite soundtracks and this was a delight ❤️ David Wise would be proud ☺️ bonus points for the Dixie Kong costume haha, hopefully we get a DKC2 vid in the future!
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
You will!! 😊
@VirgoTruck Жыл бұрын
@@KaraComparetto yay! Can't wait ❤️
@braidonsaelens5174 Жыл бұрын
I went diving in the comments specifically to see if this question had been answered. So glad to find this. Wonderful job (Aquatic Ambiance really hit)
@Djieff Жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful! Like always! Thank you for giving us this haven of peace!
@blakfloyd Жыл бұрын
This made my day and your Dixie outfit is absolutely adorable.
@marcelolorca2488 Жыл бұрын
Parte de mi infancia en 15 minutos de piano ❤ Magnífico!
@ianomalley6100 Жыл бұрын
Teared up when ambience came on. Music never really made to be played by human beings. You did an amazing thing
@ianomalley6100 Жыл бұрын
Oops I teared up at fear factory too
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Aww hahaha thank you 🥰
@ImpactGameStation Жыл бұрын
We Irish appreciate David Wise's work for sure ❤️
@frassmangamer Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely amazing. So many memories it brings back ,
@palpitariadovitao 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful sound and a great memory. Thank you! ❤❤❤❤
@jisatsu_exe9329 Жыл бұрын
The childhood memories this unlocked...🥹
@laranjashtear Жыл бұрын
If DKC soundtrack got me so thrilled, I really don't know what to expect from your Chrono Trigger Medley, but I'm looking forward to it.
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
You will be mind blown!! :)
@RetroBreak Жыл бұрын
Amazing soundtrack, and amazing cover! :D Thank you for making this!
@kirbywordy Жыл бұрын
love the enthusiasm
@Darkstar263 Жыл бұрын
That was amazing 👍 My favourite parts were Aquatic Ambience, Fear Factory and Gangplank Galleon.
@gahendrix1 Жыл бұрын
New level of professionalism...Play piano and chew gum at the same time!🤣🤣🤣 It was great , Kara. You should feel good about yourself and your performance Can Hardly wait for the next release.😍😍😍
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait either!! Thank you Gary!!
@jpdesdinova7560 Жыл бұрын
Speechless! The talent, the costume, the details! Living legend, thanks for making this medley❤
@TeeChu Жыл бұрын
Such iconic themes from DKC - love this mighty medley!
@Jose-oz1uc Жыл бұрын
No me acordaba lo maravillosa que era Life in the mines 😭 y en piano suena mejor aún!
@Franky23899 Жыл бұрын
Qué maravillosas melodías, y qué tierno que va vestida como Dixie!!!!!
@Aannon Жыл бұрын
Absolutely incredible rendition. The song selection was perfect and the effort and care given to the songs was very genuine. Well done!
@gabrielhersey5546 Ай бұрын
Thank you soooo much for this wonderful look at my childhood. All the feels.
@MatoLabu Жыл бұрын
I think my favorite music from this episode will always be Ice Cave Chant [7:59]... so amazing, I get chills every time it's crazy.
@Truttle Жыл бұрын
The Mines theme translated really well!
@barberisgabrel Жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes. You're phenomenal! Fantastic! Every small detail of each song... you could add them!
@alexepena Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing human being for this!!
@gonzagalaw Жыл бұрын
Aquatic Ambience is superb; otherworldly. Shades of Chrono Trigger for that piece and, to a lesser extent, Life in the Mines? I was thinking Chrono Trigger and Donkey Kong Country were rather close in terms of their releases; looks like Donkey Kong was 1994 and Chrono the following year. Different composers but both SNES.
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Huh interesting 😱
@HatMachine Жыл бұрын
David Wise in the UK and Yasunori Mitsuda in Japan, both pushing the boundaries of what the SNES hardware could do.
@Elhenricus Жыл бұрын
Que bien tocas el piano ❤💜❤💜
@KairuHakubi Жыл бұрын
fantastically done.
@KawaiiGames Жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite games! Well done👏
@WillRose3 Жыл бұрын
What other game medleys would I like to hear? The wonderful purpleschala has pretty much done the entire Final Fantasy Tactics soundtrack, but I'm always down to hear other interpretations! kzfaq.info/sun/PLp-SYUSsVXsbH35VfVaxYWWRPpDJGmhKC
@alinaitzal1173 Жыл бұрын
Hear Hear... But as an Otherwise ignored piece I offer the Main theme from Parasite Eve.
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Hahaha hers is so epic you don’t need mine! 😂 I do love to play some tactics stuff on streams though :)
@wguardia2709 Жыл бұрын
Featuring: Kara Kongparetto 🤣 There's a bunch of potential medleys I can ask for: Terranigma, MegamanX and Tales of Phantasia... one can dream, you know 😍 Edit: it was quite fun being at a premiere after a long time! 😭 Awesome as always Kara, and can't wait for DKC2! ❤
@conniechang6001 Жыл бұрын
I agree, mega man x would be cool
@KaraComparetto Жыл бұрын
Ahahah thank you Willy!!❤
@Cyklopz007 Жыл бұрын
You shreddin it girl!!!!! Outstanding!!!!!! Thanks for the upload!!!!
@cborsh1025 Жыл бұрын
Love the hat 🤣 great piece. Thanks Kara!!
@Schmiddsche Жыл бұрын
Wow what a medley. The songs, the percussion, the cosplay, ... it's a pleasure to watch you. Thank you.
@Subthing1 Жыл бұрын
Einfach nur WOW! Ab dem 2. Titel komplette Gänsehaut.....
@wackymonkeydude Жыл бұрын
This was absolutely beautiful 🥹
@aisback1990 Жыл бұрын
This is phenomenal. Great work
@hedron1985 Жыл бұрын
Really fantastic 👏 thank you for this wonderful upload
@oscarhele4587 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely perfect, hugs, Montevideo-Uruguay.
@silentdrifter24 Жыл бұрын
This was amazing! ❤
@aldebaranvia Жыл бұрын
A perfect travel to my young memories! Thanks for your great performance and talent! 😊👍🏽
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