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 +261

    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 +864

    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

  • @robkovacsmusic
    @robkovacsmusic ปีที่แล้ว +324

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

  • @StephOfAnime
    @StephOfAnime ปีที่แล้ว +280

    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

  • @laurant4282
    @laurant4282 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    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*

  • @DomPalombiMusic
    @DomPalombiMusic ปีที่แล้ว +85

    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! ❤

  • @noraaaaaaa
    @noraaaaaaa ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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

  • @joshuasplural
    @joshuasplural ปีที่แล้ว +76

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

    • @DomPalombiMusic
      @DomPalombiMusic ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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 +4

      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.

  • @The8BitBigBand
    @The8BitBigBand ปีที่แล้ว +81

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

  • @fatherlyalot4255
    @fatherlyalot4255 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Guys, I'm done making video game covers and movies on."
    *Square Enix spawns in*
    "Okay, hang on."

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @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.

  • @ryancozzolino7832
    @ryancozzolino7832 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @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!

  • @Dall1n
    @Dall1n ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @chuckanut99
    @chuckanut99 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @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!

  • @-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

  • @unchosenmtg
    @unchosenmtg ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TheOrganizedSoprano
    @TheOrganizedSoprano ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m here for this square Enix sponsorship 🔥

  • @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!

  • @jaydenaleung
    @jaydenaleung ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @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!

  • @MikelDPikel
    @MikelDPikel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Babe wake up,
    New Insaneintherain video.

  • @Coolkid245
    @Coolkid245 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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.

  • @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!

  • @jmkyarrow
    @jmkyarrow 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

  • @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.

  • @tonycruz3382
    @tonycruz3382 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't express how much I loved this arrangement. ❤

  • @salmorejo_
    @salmorejo_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what just is this pleasant surprise

  • @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!

  • @adventuremachineVGM
    @adventuremachineVGM ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SageLegacy
    @SageLegacy ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheCreepypro
    @TheCreepypro ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @illapaSP
    @illapaSP ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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.

  • @noahbarger1
    @noahbarger1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @En2md
    @En2md 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @urquimedes4459
    @urquimedes4459 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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.

  • @vipah3269
    @vipah3269 ปีที่แล้ว

    carlos looking absolutely jacked in this one

  • @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!

  • @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

  • @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

  • @joshuamayo5282
    @joshuamayo5282 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude that soprano tone is super juicy

  • @quinniegirl64
    @quinniegirl64 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.

  • @PatheticCat796
    @PatheticCat796 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Riptide-ik5db
    @Riptide-ik5db ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gavinl6308
    @gavinl6308 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @wildemar1770
    @wildemar1770 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @qu1nneth136
    @qu1nneth136 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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!

  • @fasanov123
    @fasanov123 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!

  • @giovanniaugustino6510
    @giovanniaugustino6510 ปีที่แล้ว

    So smart of square to do music sponsorships

  • @frostytacos9476
    @frostytacos9476 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sneakson4104
    @sneakson4104 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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!

  • @SamanthaBallard
    @SamanthaBallard ปีที่แล้ว

    I am SO here for this!!

  • @TheNeutron75
    @TheNeutron75 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ParkerSimmonsAnimation
    @ParkerSimmonsAnimation ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, sponsored by Square too!! Rad!

  • @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

  • @marshallgarey2913
    @marshallgarey2913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @MultiBradx
    @MultiBradx ปีที่แล้ว

    YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YOU DID IT MAN YOU MADE IT!

  • @thibaultdanel5654
    @thibaultdanel5654 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @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!

  • @PikaFunGuy
    @PikaFunGuy 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!

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @bryceallen
    @bryceallen ปีที่แล้ว

    *A wild Insaneintherain Cover has entered your feed!*

  • @dimensionalrifts3403
    @dimensionalrifts3403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the betterment of humanity, please, please, do a Cantina band arrangement. Wars will end and world hunger will cease, I promise.

  • @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!

  • @BakingSoda4U
    @BakingSoda4U ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @milesregal4610
    @milesregal4610 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Merrygate_
    @Merrygate_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds great, you and Dom killed it

  • @ericpeters6270
    @ericpeters6270 ปีที่แล้ว

    THE RETURN OF THE KING

  • @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!! :)

  • @debaser1042
    @debaser1042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude is looking pumped as hell, noice

  • @GamerLudwig
    @GamerLudwig ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @francesconovazzi
    @francesconovazzi ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @OrreFan54
    @OrreFan54 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing and a fantastic cover! We stan Carlos affiliate marketing

  • @Fredum
    @Fredum ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! It's sponsored now!

  • @mxkkaraoke
    @mxkkaraoke ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Sigurdur5
    @Sigurdur5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Square Enix, anything for a new Carlos VGM cover.

  • @quatrodraws4017
    @quatrodraws4017 ปีที่แล้ว

    YES!!!!!!!! YOURE WONDERFUL

  • @SaloMatt
    @SaloMatt ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! This is like, the best sponsorship ever

  • @darkpotato
    @darkpotato ปีที่แล้ว

    i love octopath 2's main theme

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

    I love this!

  • @RevelacionesAurelianas
    @RevelacionesAurelianas ปีที่แล้ว

    my favorite artist

  • @gabrielduguay5783
    @gabrielduguay5783 ปีที่แล้ว

    My heart is so full!

  • @kevinleite6309
    @kevinleite6309 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back

  • @FeydenAR
    @FeydenAR ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Bwana
    @Bwana ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this so much

  • @blueb4ryz951
    @blueb4ryz951 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoaa. I just got into Octopath Traveler music.

  • @AdamChmaj
    @AdamChmaj ปีที่แล้ว

    digging that soprano sound