Octopath Traveler II Main Theme Big Band Jazz Version (insaneintherainmusic)

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    This video is sponsored by Square Enix.
    It’s been a while since I’ve made a video game cover on this channel, huh? Well, when Square Enix reached out to me and asked if I was interested in doing a cover of the Main Theme from Octopath Traveler II, I said “uh, yes!” The original Octopath Traveler is one of my greatest inspirations for JRPG-style video game music. The score feels so much like classic RPGs, but realized with modern recording technology and live players. Of course, the game is great too! I knew that a piece this complex and layered would need a large ensemble to capture all the layers, so I decided to write out this arrangement for big band! The first half of this arrangement feels like a more modern big band arrangement that has a bit of influence of orchestral music, but by the time we get to the second half, the swing kicks in, and it feels like a good ol’ burnin’ big band chart! I had a lot of fun recording all the horns for this project! I’ve been spending quite a bit of time working on my brass playing since choosing to stop making TH-cam videos regularly, and I think it shows in this video! Thanks so much to my good friend @Dom Palombi for joining me on this recording and providing some drums to round out the ensemble!
    Drumset - ‪@DomPalombiMusic‬
    ♫ “Main Theme” from Octopath Traveler II composed by Yasunori Nishiki
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  • @insaneintherainmusic
    @insaneintherainmusic  ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Purchase Octopath Traveler II: bit.ly/InsaneinTheRain_OctopathTravelerII
    I can't wait to play this game!

    • @shreddedyeet
      @shreddedyeet ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Who are you going to pick as your first traveler? It's always fun hearing who people pick, it reminds me of choosing a starter Pokemon.

    • @silvercookie1286
      @silvercookie1286 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you have the sheet music available to download or view as a pdf? I play Bari Sax, Clarinet, and Tenor Sax, and would love to be able to play this for my self.

    • @JayHankEdLyon
      @JayHankEdLyon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just couldn't stay away, could you. (Congrats on the sponsorship, you deserve all recognition.)

    • @thegrim418
      @thegrim418 ปีที่แล้ว

      It does feel right up your alley as an rpg. From what little I've played after work it's fantastic.

    • @AlexTamayo.
      @AlexTamayo. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, thank you to Square Enix for giving us one more of your lovely covers!

  • @jertz_tv8238
    @jertz_tv8238 ปีที่แล้ว +853

    Seeing you go from small saxophone covers to being asked by Square Enix, one of the biggest game companies to do a cover is just so amazing.I’m so proud of you and seeing how far you’ve come.

    • @corrinflakes9659
      @corrinflakes9659 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I wish Nintendo gave their music the same distribution treated that Square Enix, Capcom, and Sega give theirs. And I’m just giving big corporate examples, just to drive in Nintendo’s lack of excuse. These 4 companies have commissioned and employed so many talented musicians to expand their catelogue into this day. The only exception was HAL Labs publishng Planet Robobot OST for those under Nintendo and that’s thanks to them owning the copyright to Kirby as an IP.

    • @thehistorian1421
      @thehistorian1421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@corrinflakes9659 isn’t Xenoblade chronicles published by Nintendo? I might be wrong but regardless those games have some of the most beautiful music in my opinion!

    • @Gusildirim
      @Gusildirim ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thehistorian1421 They are, Monolith Soft (the company behind the Xenoblade Chronicles games) is affiliated to Nintendo

    • @corrinflakes9659
      @corrinflakes9659 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@thehistorian1421 I brought up Planet Robobot because those were on Spotify. But yeah, totally agree on Xenoblade being GOAT’d.

    • @timsmusik6830
      @timsmusik6830 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@corrinflakes9659 Square isn't really a good example tho we had 2 FF tracks in Smash 4 when Cloud was released. They were extremely stingy with DQ soundtrack as well. Only got mildly better when we got Sephiroth

  • @StephOfAnime
    @StephOfAnime ปีที่แล้ว +275

    WHAT A BOP!!! So happy Square Enix senpai recognized your amazing talent and not only gave permission for this cover - BUT ACTUALLY ASKED FOR IT!
    Would love to see more brands get behind this type of content and support VGM creators

    • @SaloMatt
      @SaloMatt ปีที่แล้ว

      hehe hi steph

  • @robkovacsmusic
    @robkovacsmusic ปีที่แล้ว +322

    I love that Square Enix sponsored this! Good on them! And this sounds exceptional. Bravo 👏👏

  • @laurant4282
    @laurant4282 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    My man has ascended to a higher plane - went from making covers of videogames music -> to the videogame makers ASKING him to do covers.
    Hope I reach that status someday...*salute*

  • @The8BitBigBand
    @The8BitBigBand ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Square Enix for the win doing PR for their new game THE BEST WAY! Great arrangement and playing man. You're a total beast.

  • @noraaaaaaa
    @noraaaaaaa ปีที่แล้ว +37

    the return of the king

    • @internetguy7319
      @internetguy7319 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      he was still there, just not appealing to the same audience

    • @noraaaaaaa
      @noraaaaaaa ปีที่แล้ว

      yea his new stuffs great, i love it just as much as his covers

  • @DomPalombiMusic
    @DomPalombiMusic ปีที่แล้ว +82

    THE EIENE PALOMBI BIG BAND STRIKES AGAIN!!!
    So happy to have been apart of this, it’s always a pleasure to record with you my dude! ❤

  • @joshuasplural
    @joshuasplural ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Dans drum face is beyond epic, he's feeling every note he's playing

    • @DomPalombiMusic
      @DomPalombiMusic ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I gotta say, I really do own up to my facial expressions now 😂, glad you dig it!

    • @Hotashi
      @Hotashi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      im saying

    • @DomPalombiMusic
      @DomPalombiMusic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hotashi 😂

  • @13mungoman13
    @13mungoman13 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    While I know you're not going to do regular video game music covers anymore, seeing this in my feed made my heart jump for joy.
    I really miss your video game cover work, in all honesty, so it's wonderful to see this return to form.

    • @burningsky25
      @burningsky25 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @WoWkemon90
      @WoWkemon90 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here. My new goal is to make enough money that I can sponsor Carlos to do a bunch of random video game songs that he never did as a full time VGM cover guy.

  • @BrodySchoonMusic
    @BrodySchoonMusic ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I literally have no words this theme means so much to me and it's so big bandy and THE TROMBONE PARTS BRO WTF THIS IS INSANE
    It's just so cool seeing Carlos go from "sax guy with dreams of being his own big band" to BEING HIS OWN BIG BAND
    This makes me want to go and make video game jazz music I might do it

  • @PKiX
    @PKiX ปีที่แล้ว +5

    HE'S BACK BABYYYYYYY

  • @KevinJennissen
    @KevinJennissen ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I was really confused and a little concerned to see this pop up, but I'm hyped that this is an official sponsored cover! Get paid, Carlos!

  • @Sean081799
    @Sean081799 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm loving that Square is sponsoring all sorts of VGM artists to cover their OST! First Lacey, and now you! Amazing job to you and Dom!

  • @ryancozzolino7832
    @ryancozzolino7832 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just realized that you’ve fully realized your goal of becoming the entire big band.

  • @-king-1230
    @-king-1230 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's funny how you went from doing gaming cover to game devs asking you to make music. Such an amazing progression

  • @LaughingShotgun
    @LaughingShotgun ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Truly what a gift, so glad you were officially sponsored to do this so we could get that sweet sweet Carlos magic on a good ol’ cover again. Not to mention on Octopath II of all things!!! Absolutely wonderful.

  • @Dall1n
    @Dall1n ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Square Enix, pay this man to do the whole album!! I need more!

  • @TeraCMusic
    @TeraCMusic ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I am so proud of everyone who has been sponsored by Square for Octopath II so far!! 🎶🎶 What a great rendition of the main theme, definitely a very unique arrangement!

  • @dave_jones
    @dave_jones ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If there's one thing SE does right, it's their music. I was lucky to see their Final Fantasy Concert Tour in Atlanta, and I'm loving that they reached out to you for this collab!

  • @chuckanut99
    @chuckanut99 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You weren't kidding about hitting those horns hard! Fantastic work 🤘

  • @rgbplaza5945
    @rgbplaza5945 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how on the sequence of chords at the end the top note is the same - it puts the focus on the changing harmonies lower down in the texture which is really interesting

  • @raeyaro
    @raeyaro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My name is Square Enix: Please bring us more brilliant content ❤

  • @jaydenaleung
    @jaydenaleung ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The amount of instruments he has... crazy talented.

  • @Jason-ir5ig
    @Jason-ir5ig ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey congrats on the Square Enix sponsorship! Also, that section starting at 2:23 with the short drum fills followed by the explosive brass absolutely KILLS!

  • @TheOrganizedSoprano
    @TheOrganizedSoprano ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m here for this square Enix sponsorship 🔥

  • @qin2500
    @qin2500 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, honestly, companies paying him to play music that gets posted on youtube is literally just a win-win for everyone. They've gotta do this more often.

  • @Timberpelt
    @Timberpelt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This sponsorship was a HUGE thing! So incredibly proud of you, Carlos! Congratulations! You knocked it out of the park, dude! I loved it!

  • @fatherlyalot4255
    @fatherlyalot4255 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you have the insaneintherain neon lights in the back

    • @insaneintherainmusic
      @insaneintherainmusic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got them for the Insane In The Rain album and they're awesome!

  • @thegrim418
    @thegrim418 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now this is what I was hoping for when you signed off. Original music and sponsors to play covers as ads for the games. After all, while I do love your original works, your game arrangements are the highest quality on youtube.

  • @brandonmathis1892
    @brandonmathis1892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro I remember when Carlos first had trumpets in his covers and your brass playing has come such a long way it’s actually insane

  • @keppikun
    @keppikun ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for covering this. It's a clever advertising by Square Enix. Octopath II is a day one buy for me and so far it has been amazing.

  • @Croagunk.Collector
    @Croagunk.Collector ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your music has such sound to it. I haven't watched this until now when it came on in a TH-cam playlist, and without looking I instantly knew it was you. Love your music, Carlos!

  • @PKMNnerdfighter
    @PKMNnerdfighter ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, advertising that works! I clicked that link and bought it. Thanks for finally selling me on this game, hope SE partners with you again some time!

  • @salmorejo_
    @salmorejo_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what just is this pleasant surprise

  • @urquimedes4459
    @urquimedes4459 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah dude. I'm happy to see Square Enix sponsored this. I hope you continue doing amazing content.

  • @marshallgarey2913
    @marshallgarey2913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Being asked by Square Enix to write music is awesome. I'm so excited for you!

  • @Coolkid245
    @Coolkid245 ปีที่แล้ว

    Insainintherain!? And a video game cover!? AND Octopath!? Carlos stop my heart can’t handle this😫

  • @yashchoksey9748
    @yashchoksey9748 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YOOOOOOOO. The fact that square enix asked you to make this is amazing! They definitely made the correct decision. Octopath's main theme always made me feel like I was on some sort of ship, a sorta homey rocking back and forth sort of vibe that I feel that you completely encapsulated in the cover. The shift to the swing completely took me offguard, but the horns hit SOO damn hard. Amazing work as always!

  • @SGTsiete
    @SGTsiete 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been with you for some time Rain. Glad you're still doing what you love.

  • @SageLegacy
    @SageLegacy ปีที่แล้ว

    Getting sponsored by SE to make arrangements is a pretty good way to come back

  • @adventuremachineVGM
    @adventuremachineVGM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think I've ever loved anything more than this. Unbelievable!!

  • @qu1nneth136
    @qu1nneth136 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing to hear a video game cover from you in 2023. Great job :)

  • @illapaSP
    @illapaSP ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible cover !
    And congratulation for the sponsoring by Square Enix ! I'm versy and sincerely happy for you !

  • @payaparapasu
    @payaparapasu ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't stop listening to this:O!!! Now I'm thinking about playing Octopath Traveler haha, that would not have happened without the sponsor PLEASE MAKE HIM COVER MORE

  • @MegamanBladezX
    @MegamanBladezX ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did not expect this, but I am so glad to have this! And I haven't even played Octopath Traveler!

  • @llewgee7525
    @llewgee7525 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally another video game cover. I'm getting too excited over such a small thing but I found your channel almost a year after your Stickerbush Symphony cover and I've just been itching for some more video game covers but knowing it'll never happen. but now there's a little hope. I just wish it wasn't a cover from a game I didn't care about, and one literally sponsored by said game. but it's still pretty dope ngl.

  • @MikelDPikel
    @MikelDPikel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Babe wake up,
    New Insaneintherain video.

  • @markcellini1928
    @markcellini1928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!!! Carlos doing a video game cover?!?! Not to mention being sponsored by one of the biggest gaming companies in the world?!?! Great cover man!

  • @noahbarger1
    @noahbarger1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we need a comprehensive list of the instrumentalists in the big band

  • @TheCreepypro
    @TheCreepypro 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    an absolute pleasure to hear this man cover anything but especially this game

  • @wildemar1770
    @wildemar1770 ปีที่แล้ว

    The work you did at "The Greatest Living Show" is amazing!! Big props!!

  • @GameBlock_
    @GameBlock_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is incredible that you got sponsored by square enix themselves! You 100% deserved this, and you proved that even more with this cover!

  • @gavinl6308
    @gavinl6308 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's so awesome that you were asked by Square Enix to do a cover! This is absolutely epic!

  • @Tom-101
    @Tom-101 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somehow missed this, nothing scratches the fresh jazzy take on video game music itch like your covers man! Great job! You're always so good at capturing the emotion.

  • @Gatitasecsii
    @Gatitasecsii ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carlos: I won't do covers any more.
    Also Carlos: Here's more covers.

  • @vincentfasano5628
    @vincentfasano5628 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is why Square is my favorite game company. They treat their music so well and actively try to find ways to connect it more with the community. I would have never played this game had they not done that. Just looked like another pretty RPG to me, but they pushed their music so hard that I started listening and loving it. As soon as I can I am going to get a copy of this. Goes without saying, but this is such a great arrangement. Dom killed on the set!

  • @wxcvbndu51
    @wxcvbndu51 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's back with more horns in his arsenal
    Great stuff, nice to see game publishers fully embrace the youtube scene now and actually sponsored you to make this video instead of copyright striking talented musicians

  • @milesregal4610
    @milesregal4610 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg thats cool now the company is asking you and you can do it! I'm glad you made another cover.

  • @StephRangel
    @StephRangel ปีที่แล้ว

    Sooo happy you are back!! I love Octopath, the first game was so much fun. That last boss was almost impossible.

  • @francesconovazzi
    @francesconovazzi ปีที่แล้ว

    This sponsored content is amazing! I would love if you could do something like this again in the future.

  • @bryceallen
    @bryceallen ปีที่แล้ว

    *A wild Insaneintherain Cover has entered your feed!*

  • @SamanthaBallard
    @SamanthaBallard ปีที่แล้ว

    I am SO here for this!!

  • @giovanniaugustino6510
    @giovanniaugustino6510 ปีที่แล้ว

    So smart of square to do music sponsorships

  • @BakingSoda4U
    @BakingSoda4U ปีที่แล้ว

    A comission by SE itself? Man, you ARE going places.

  • @sneakson4104
    @sneakson4104 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great cover! Happy to hear game covers again, and this time sponsored that's crazy!!!

  • @joshuamayo5282
    @joshuamayo5282 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude that soprano tone is super juicy

  • @lrjtmntfan
    @lrjtmntfan ปีที่แล้ว

    I just stumbled on this video. I am blown away...I had to clap after the video. Super amazing!! I am a huge fan of Octopath Traveler and currently playing Octopath Traveler 2 now. If you can, please cover more game music! Love this!

  • @vipah3269
    @vipah3269 ปีที่แล้ว

    carlos looking absolutely jacked in this one

  • @thibaultdanel5654
    @thibaultdanel5654 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a step up Carlos ! It's amazing to see where you've come to, so happy for you

  • @finestcustard5647
    @finestcustard5647 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot about this theme. I never finished the first game but hearing this makes me want to pick it up again. Awesome cover!! :)

  • @pikafunguy7687
    @pikafunguy7687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can hear a little bit of THE DROP from the Eterna Forest cover

  • @Jav4nos
    @Jav4nos ปีที่แล้ว

    that is so cool that square sponsored a cover!

  • @ParkerSimmonsAnimation
    @ParkerSimmonsAnimation ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, sponsored by Square too!! Rad!

  • @GamerLudwig
    @GamerLudwig ปีที่แล้ว

    Woah, never thought i'd see a square enix sponsorship on music
    Love the cover!

  • @TheNeutron75
    @TheNeutron75 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! A new video game cover from Carlos of Insaneintherain. Best gift ever 🔥❤🤩😁👍👌✌👏👏👏

  • @starvoyager7409
    @starvoyager7409 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful!! I love this game and I’m so glad SE asked you for it! I guess something’s weird with the YT algorithm since I didn’t see this until now (apparently not a lot of others have either…) but I love this game and its music and your cover was fantastic 😁

  • @cl0k3
    @cl0k3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Octopath ii ost really bops, gotta shout out thronè's city night theme which has made me realize how little trumpet led jazz is in video game jazz. But it's nice hearing new covers.

  • @mxkkaraoke
    @mxkkaraoke ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting for more songs cover Octopath Traveler II from you. I love it.

  • @FeydenAR
    @FeydenAR ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! Congrats, man! And thanks for the awesome job you keep on delivering!

  • @pikafunguy7687
    @pikafunguy7687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's great to hear a new vgm cover again. This is definitely going on my playlist

  • @Marinoboe
    @Marinoboe ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really Insane (haha) how good of a musician you are. Hats off to you, every Piece you make, cover or original, just exudes life out of it.
    By the way, I started learning music some 15 years ago after "passively" listening to the music of great classics such as the older Final Fantasy, Zelda and Mario games while playing the games themselves for years, until I suddenly realized that the music itself was why I liked them so much, so I totally feel you in your every note!

  • @Merrygate_
    @Merrygate_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great, you and Dom killed it

  • @Bwana
    @Bwana ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this so much

  • @kevinleite6309
    @kevinleite6309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back

  • @frostytacos9476
    @frostytacos9476 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never clicked a notification so fast... I literally just opened octopath 2 as this went live

  • @mysterwhymedia
    @mysterwhymedia ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa! That’s amazing. Congrats, Carlos!!!

  • @mide8845
    @mide8845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job Carlos, and Dom is a crazy drummer

  • @Riptide-ik5db
    @Riptide-ik5db ปีที่แล้ว

    HES BACK AND SPONSORED BY SQUARE THIS IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU CARLOS

  • @XXXSenseiZXXX
    @XXXSenseiZXXX ปีที่แล้ว

    Possibly the fastest I've ever clicked on a video. Super hyped!

  • @Solar7cc
    @Solar7cc ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll go ahead and list this as another reason to buy Octopath 2. Fantastic Good Man!

  • @Doublee73
    @Doublee73 ปีที่แล้ว

    This cover kicks BRASS!

  • @PoPo-qp8zq
    @PoPo-qp8zq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this!

  • @debaser1042
    @debaser1042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude is looking pumped as hell, noice

  • @gabrielduguay5783
    @gabrielduguay5783 ปีที่แล้ว

    My heart is so full!

  • @_egg5698
    @_egg5698 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude I love Octopath Traveler, Jazz, and, I love your content. This video was made for me, awesome!

  • @Stanimus
    @Stanimus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    first! glad to see you back!!

  • @blueb4ryz951
    @blueb4ryz951 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoaa. I just got into Octopath Traveler music.

  • @helio6839
    @helio6839 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing!

  • @ToTheShadow
    @ToTheShadow ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great!
    just finished the game what a journey!