The Most Emotional Video Game Music in the Unlikeliest of Places

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  • @Death_by_Inches
    @Death_by_Inches ปีที่แล้ว +2536

    Aquatic Ambience and Stickerbrush Symphony are on a level what most soundtracks are yet to reach.

    • @meric12131415
      @meric12131415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@jamesconlin5099true

    • @lajeandom
      @lajeandom ปีที่แล้ว +13

      or maybe some composers have amazing musics sleeping in their folders, but never got the chance to work on a game that would become successful...

    • @jfreitas3452
      @jfreitas3452 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Final Fantasy 7: Hold my beer 😅

    • @meric12131415
      @meric12131415 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lajeandom eh maybe

    • @egriff38
      @egriff38 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Stickerbush! 💯

  • @AnonymousUser-re4fz
    @AnonymousUser-re4fz ปีที่แล้ว +2110

    IGN needs to do more documentaries like this!

    • @LoliconSamalik
      @LoliconSamalik ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they have

    • @bregowine
      @bregowine ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Love that they interviewed Wise. He deserves all the praise and more, his work is marvelous. Looking forward to him joining more of Nintendo’s future projects

    • @johnrichardson3297
      @johnrichardson3297 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Minister - Crystal Ambience
      shares similar resemblance in composition.

    • @Odinoian
      @Odinoian ปีที่แล้ว +2

      200%! I'd love to hear more about the composers own perspective

    • @iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966
      @iamgoingtodeckyoutwo5966 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah like about Junko

  • @roblewis7789
    @roblewis7789 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    My favorite thing about video game music is how beautiful it can be over something so silly.
    “That’s beautiful. What is that song about?”
    “It’s about a gorilla in a necktie riding on a swordfish.”

    • @skippayless4357
      @skippayless4357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @bruperina
      @bruperina 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      That game is a piece of art.

    • @chillbizz74
      @chillbizz74 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It may looks Illy but the difficulty is sometimes unforgiving..

    • @BackwardzCap
      @BackwardzCap 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      At least old video game music. Video games now don’t even have music anymore and they don’t even hire composers

    • @happyliving1922
      @happyliving1922 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What's that music about? Um two plumbers from Brooklyn fighting a bat.

  • @mepish
    @mepish ปีที่แล้ว +351

    This man is one of the biggest reasons as to why Donkey Kong is my favorite game franchise of all time.

    • @crumpetsack3909
      @crumpetsack3909 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed

    • @Weegeedood
      @Weegeedood 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nintendo truly needs to make another DK game

    • @Osteopolis
      @Osteopolis 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The real ones are still out here waiting for that next game 💪

  • @dakintsugi
    @dakintsugi ปีที่แล้ว +688

    David is way too humble, he created some of the most beautiful music ever, let alone videogames. That he also did it with so many technical restrictions speaks volumes of his incredible talent. Thank you David ❤

    • @arioca
      @arioca ปีที่แล้ว +19

      He's the opposite of Tommy Tallarico who's constantly bragging about his video game music and not once he made anything near the quality of David Wise's masterpiece.

    • @worldoffood123
      @worldoffood123 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@arioca He also constantly takes credit for other people's work. So even if he has done anything cool, he probably didn't make it

    • @arioca
      @arioca ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@worldoffood123 Oh yeah, you're absolutely right about that. Tallarico is a very shady person.

    • @tlst94
      @tlst94 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why does he look like an infant? lol

    • @MORRILL_MUSIC
      @MORRILL_MUSIC 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      pure genius

  • @isntchrisl
    @isntchrisl ปีที่แล้ว +519

    It's a great song. If you only watched this video though, you might get the impression that Aquatic Ambience is all he's really known for. He scored many, many beloved songs for these games. Getting him back for Tropical Freeze was a huge win.

    • @PeacefulPauseProductions
      @PeacefulPauseProductions ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yea and he also doesn't get any recognition for what he did in Battletoads. Those tracks were sick!!

    • @JoshuaRWorkman
      @JoshuaRWorkman ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Anticipation was great.

    • @Gabo2oo
      @Gabo2oo ปีที่แล้ว +9

      You think he already created his magnum opus then he hits you with Seashore War

    • @39zack
      @39zack ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@PeacefulPauseProductions he made the music for Battletoads? So he made the sickest pause music ever :O

    • @PeacefulPauseProductions
      @PeacefulPauseProductions ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@39zack definitely

  • @OceanWolf808
    @OceanWolf808 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Forest Interlude from DKC2 is up there for me as well; just takes me back to carefree days long gone as a 90s kid.

    • @DesertRainReads
      @DesertRainReads ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Forest Interlude is just beautiful, one of my favorite compositions from DKC2 as well, that game has such a magical soundtrack that still holds up today.

    • @PeanskeanENT
      @PeanskeanENT ปีที่แล้ว +2

      tht and the sticky level

    • @omanophil
      @omanophil ปีที่แล้ว +7

      DKC2 has one of the best (if not the best) soundtrack from the past century, hands down. There's no weak link, no weak track or whatever issue people may throw at it.

    • @tlst94
      @tlst94 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, back in the Hakuna Matata days.

  • @RandomYouTubeGuy87
    @RandomYouTubeGuy87 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Let’s not forget Stickerbrush Symphony from Donkey Kong Country 2🔥

    • @mrwwwebs
      @mrwwwebs ปีที่แล้ว +21

      this is the one. There's a dozen heaters on DKC2 alone but Stickerbush Symphony is the magnum opus

    • @RandomYouTubeGuy87
      @RandomYouTubeGuy87 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@mrwwwebs dkc2 is the goat of the series in every aspect in my opinion

    • @mrwwwebs
      @mrwwwebs ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@RandomTH-camGuy87 honestly it may just be my favorite video game soundtrack of all time. Sure, it may be due to nostalgia, but gahht damn!

    • @aimeem8156
      @aimeem8156 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’s the best one

  • @matthewcaldwell6247
    @matthewcaldwell6247 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Beautiful. I'm 34, and the DK Country trilogy are probably my favourite games of all time... along with FromSoftware's games. Thank you, David Wise.

    • @thedukeofchutney468
      @thedukeofchutney468 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine if Myazaki did his take on DKC.

    • @matthewcaldwell6247
      @matthewcaldwell6247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @thedukeofchutney468 Those games are tough enough as it is! Lol. I'd love it. A FromSoftware 2d sidescroller? Hell yeah!

    • @ricardocantoral7672
      @ricardocantoral7672 ปีที่แล้ว

      DKC 2 is my favorite platformer of all time.

  • @cinfamous730
    @cinfamous730 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Finally giving the man his flowers. Stickerbrush Symphony is my personal favorite.

    • @codeninja1
      @codeninja1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mine as well.

    • @TMV420
      @TMV420 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Forest Interlude!

    • @cmiller0987
      @cmiller0987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TMV420 THANK YOU!!! Forest Interlude is still an amazing track and one of the very best he ever cranked out

    • @AM-cy8mh
      @AM-cy8mh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mine too!!! Makes me want to cry and smile at the same time

    • @ciromauriciodecristo1517
      @ciromauriciodecristo1517 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @MikeRedead333
    @MikeRedead333 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    Dave Wise made my childhood, his music in the DK series its pure art.❤

    • @Nardz024
      @Nardz024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      💯

    • @richarddavis8863
      @richarddavis8863 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so grateful his music was such an important part of my childhood, and major part of the scaffolding my taste grew around

  • @Davidian1024
    @Davidian1024 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    For many years I've been convinced that the music in games is crucial to their success. All of my favorite games have excellent music.

    • @craigg8574
      @craigg8574 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sometimes it even makes the game. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 opened the gateway for me, to what would be my eclectic choice of music these days.

  • @superajsfighting
    @superajsfighting ปีที่แล้ว +58

    For me, it's "Life in the Mines" that is my favorite and makes me tear up. Much love to that song!

    • @SuperBenno7
      @SuperBenno7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When they begin the chant ❤

    • @DesertRainReads
      @DesertRainReads ปีที่แล้ว +3

      DKC2 in general just has a magical soundtrack. Hot-Head Bop, Castle Crush, etc. He just has a knack for getting it right and striking gold.

  • @sor3999
    @sor3999 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    11:56 It did happen immediately after the game came out, just that most of the fans were young and there was no social media to share the sentiment. I do remember gaming forums and message boards back then did express love for the soundtrack.

  • @fredhair
    @fredhair ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Whoever is in charge of IGN's content recently needs a raise. Also massive respect to Mr Wise; some of his music genuinely brings tears to my eyes, the memories, nostalgia and the beauty of the music is as moving and powerful today as it ever was. Seems like a great guy as well, many thanks David for all the great tunes and happy memories! :)

  • @crunk1
    @crunk1 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    David Wise is the man! DKC2 is one of the best OSTs of all time. Everything he touches is gold.

    • @boozalm3715
      @boozalm3715 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm currently working on an orchestral version of mining melancholy. Stay tuned my lad!

    • @chillnspace777
      @chillnspace777 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@boozalm3715progress report?

  • @moemoe05
    @moemoe05 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    The LoFi version of this song is magical. This is the reason why a lot of musicians appreciate artists who worked in video game music. It’s a craft that takes more than just perfecting what your talents are already doing for you.

  • @AceHole90
    @AceHole90 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    It's fascinating that so many people can feel the same way about DK music.. powerful stuff

  • @eazystorytelling
    @eazystorytelling ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Sick guy, major respect

  • @patrickstar8887
    @patrickstar8887 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    David Wise is a composer that comes once in a century, his Soundtracks speak to your soul and anyone who didn't experience it firsthand missed out on some of the best music has to offer

    • @AlexAtuh
      @AlexAtuh ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s also nobuo uemastu

    • @phattjohnson
      @phattjohnson ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AlexAtuh Who or what is that? Context plz!

    • @AlexAtuh
      @AlexAtuh ปีที่แล้ว

      He composed the music for final fantasy soundtracks, look him up.

  • @GalaxyGod332
    @GalaxyGod332 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dearly Beloved

  • @rossbarr-scragg4076
    @rossbarr-scragg4076 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    First time seeing anyone interview David Wise. Legendary. Thank you for making it happen x

  • @gert-jandekoning938
    @gert-jandekoning938 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Everything was epic about dkc, not only the music, but also the graphics. Far ahead of its time.

  • @thanksbetotap
    @thanksbetotap ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The story of how Wise got the job at Rare is just crazy. Great job making this video, IGN!

  • @41illusion
    @41illusion ปีที่แล้ว +10

    People don't realize how impactful this song was from a technological standpoint upon its original release. It was absolutely unheard of that something this high quality was created with such limited tools at the time.

  • @maiwei
    @maiwei ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Truly one of the best times to be alive, the start of an industry. So much opportunity for growth and learning that doesn't require millions of degrees and years of experience to get in. Just hard work and creativity. Love it.

  • @mariavitoriacamargo9771
    @mariavitoriacamargo9771 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The soundtrack of my childhood. Thank you, David! ❤

  • @yogafire646
    @yogafire646 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Aquatic ambience...IGN all is forgiven.

  • @TheWtfanime
    @TheWtfanime ปีที่แล้ว +213

    So again when are we getting a new Donkey Kong game? David Wise deserves multiple awards for the music he’s created and we need more.

    • @tport19
      @tport19 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes! Been waiting since 2014 for a new one after Tropical Freeze.

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo ปีที่แล้ว +28

      worth mentioning that the game awards didn't even _nominate_ tropical freeze for the best music award in 2014...

    • @masonmurphy5402
      @masonmurphy5402 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jclkaytwothey mustve not played the game then

    • @SuperBenno7
      @SuperBenno7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The new Donkey Kong games doesn't have the same "feel" as the original trilogy.

    • @jclkaytwo
      @jclkaytwo ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@SuperBenno7 you're right. they're even better

  • @erikc8284
    @erikc8284 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    David will never know how much his music in Donkey Kong Country meant for an entire generation of players, specially for me. Aquatic Ambience was and still is, pure magic, it will always stay in my heart. He composed the soundtrack of the fondest memories of millions of people.

  • @Windex314
    @Windex314 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Bro IGN is killing it with these mini documentaries. Moar please

  • @1chrisanderson
    @1chrisanderson ปีที่แล้ว +13

    These kinds of enigmatic, dreamy chord progressions have always resonated with me which led me eventually to jazz fusion, progressive metal, and ultimately deep/soulful house and techno.

  • @johnmcintyre2123
    @johnmcintyre2123 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Timeless and iconic. Everybody remembers what it felt like when they heard it for the first time.

  • @juiceloose100
    @juiceloose100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aquatic ambience perfectly encapsulated the feeling of sadness.. It understands that the listener is intelligent and takes it's time.
    Draws you in with it's haunting introduction and then chills you with the first piano arpeggios ringing out like rain..
    The song has breath to it, as though it understands you as a human being and wants to give you healing.. Truly a masterpiece.

  • @michelveraliot
    @michelveraliot ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's beautiful because it's not only a video game music it's the childhood anthem of many people from the 90's to the mid 2000's, in fact it's the anthem of the 90's

  • @ashrel91
    @ashrel91 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This song has been in my top 10 VG music in decades! I'm just surprised IGN took this long to feature it in their video.

  • @tport19
    @tport19 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Everything David Wise touches turns to gold. Actually, it turns gold to platinum. That man is a wizard and a genius. Still humble to this day, too.

  • @hollisterman06
    @hollisterman06 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This song and Dire Dire Docks on Mario 64 both had no reasons to be the absolute bangers they were. Love them!

  • @krognak
    @krognak ปีที่แล้ว

    What David probably didn't realise, is that when he made the music for these games he was unknowingly influencing an entire generation behind closed doors. Kids and teens huddled up with their SNES and old CRT TV glowing through the dark - getting lost in this otherworldly experience without a care in the world. Then eventually, they grew up, got involved and learnt instruments and suddenly this music he'd long since put behind him reappeared to immediate legendary status among the now-adults. Nothing hits harder than nostalgia, and nostalgia rarely hits harder for people like me than the DKC soundtracks. Those games WERE my childhood.

  • @JONATHANP1619
    @JONATHANP1619 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Donkey Kong Country 2 is easily in the race for best soundtrack of all time

  • @JB-qt3wo
    @JB-qt3wo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks David! You made some great memories for me as a child.

  • @meric12131415
    @meric12131415 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's amazing how music can sound just absolutely perfect for ambience once you get out of the 8 bit stuff it has more depth and hits so much harder

  • @Looey-lu
    @Looey-lu ปีที่แล้ว +8

    David wise....thank you for donkey kong ost music. Thank you..."from a little kid at heart "

  • @GabePlaysYT
    @GabePlaysYT ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Aquatic Ambiance, Stickerbrush Symphony, and Forest Interlude are some of the most magical pieces of videogame music I've ever heard

  • @orlandeuce6567
    @orlandeuce6567 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    DAVID WISE NEED LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

  • @Reyn_the_Insane
    @Reyn_the_Insane ปีที่แล้ว +26

    One of the greatest composers of all time, not just exclusive to video games. David Wise deserves to go down in history with the greats like Beethoven, Bach, John Williams, etc.

    • @CroxBox
      @CroxBox ปีที่แล้ว

      🤜🤛

  • @Trisma
    @Trisma ปีที่แล้ว +19

    David Wise is a true musical genius. DKC2 is my favourite game soundtrack ever.

  • @Hammi4Real
    @Hammi4Real ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It was magic to my kid ears, and still is. Thanks, David.

  • @MACHETICO7
    @MACHETICO7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks David Wise

  • @qbxtm
    @qbxtm ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Music is storytelling. We see this in DKC, Ocarina of Time, Mario, Sonic, Final Fantasy, etc. Bring back quality music in videogames!

    • @fernandofaria2872
      @fernandofaria2872 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you played Nier Automata?

    • @phazonruler3000
      @phazonruler3000 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bring it back? When did it leave?

    • @chrisandersen9713
      @chrisandersen9713 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kingdom Hearts
      Nier
      Tales of Arise
      Just to name a few!

    • @purplemist7
      @purplemist7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm personally not a big fan of the music in the modern Sonic games, but Sonic the Hedgehog 1-3 had some pretty great tunes.

  • @howtoby27
    @howtoby27 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    You seriously have to listen to Diddy Kong Racing's soundtrack if you haven't yet. The complete thing is a masterpiece from David Wise.

    • @PeacefulPauseProductions
      @PeacefulPauseProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll check it out if you check out what he did in Battletoads and Double Dragon along with the Battletoads Arcade ost.

    • @MrAquilina420
      @MrAquilina420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He drew a lot of inspiration from other theme songs for that game. Almost to the point of mimicry. But he honed it so well!

    • @EcneBanjo
      @EcneBanjo ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Diddy Kong Racing’s OST is a MASTERPIECE. Right up there with DKC2.

    • @svenjansen2134
      @svenjansen2134 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did he also do the Battletoads pause track? That's a banger!

    • @Umbrella2
      @Umbrella2 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed, this soundtrack is incredible!

  • @Pistolero007
    @Pistolero007 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im so happy hes finally getting the recognition he deserves. It used to be only appreciated by the 90's kids who played DKC

  • @MarioOnShrooms
    @MarioOnShrooms ปีที่แล้ว +6

    David is indeed, very Wise

  • @LiterallyPolio
    @LiterallyPolio ปีที่แล้ว +18

    More on game soundtracks please thank you

  • @bryguy9233
    @bryguy9233 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Donkey Kong country is one of my favorite games of all time. My favorite platformer for sure and the music is a big reason why. What an incredible soundtrack ❤

  • @marconylara1272
    @marconylara1272 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you very much for this video, I'm glad to see that David is aware of the masterpiece he has created and the people he has touched

  • @paulaharvey6114
    @paulaharvey6114 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Super Mario 64 Dire Dire Docks…..one of the best….:)

    • @Weegeedood
      @Weegeedood 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You kidding me? Super Mario 64's whole soundtrack is goated. The soundtrack is one of the reasons its my favorite games

  • @GreyWolfLeaderTW
    @GreyWolfLeaderTW ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Aquatic Ambiance and Forest Interlude are among my favorite VG songs.

  • @patrickhiller7072
    @patrickhiller7072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David Wise is just a Genius. A living Legend. Still listen to his Sound even 30 Yrs later. Use it to relax or to sleep better. Thank You for the Video Game Music Mr. Wise!

  • @the-lettere
    @the-lettere 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Living legend 🫡🫡🫡 thank you David Wise!

  • @TheLegendofLisboa
    @TheLegendofLisboa ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Corridors time - chrono trigger

  • @VitaEx
    @VitaEx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If anyone deserves a Tribute it’s David wide in my lifetime video game music went from commercial sounding bleeps and bloops to rivaling cinematic orchestral masterpieces David was absolute instrumental in that

  • @Readesu
    @Readesu ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably my favorite interview of all time, thank you.

  • @rodrigohaddad3798
    @rodrigohaddad3798 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Composing muisic for anything can be very hard, but composing muisic for a video game is very different, you have to manage the mood of the level and song, plus creating a great muisic that will stick with player and also the SNES limitations, all of DK soundtrack that was composed by you is a masterpiece,
    Thank you David Wise

  • @adventuremachineVGM
    @adventuremachineVGM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This documentary style is really, really cool!
    David Wise is such a genius, and it's absolutely fascinating to hear him talking about this. He's absurdly humble for someone that has inspired SO many of us to pick up an instrument and play these songs, and the millions of us sitting in front of our TV, feeling legitimate feelings over songs that shouldn't have even been possible with the hardware at the time!

  • @levithewizard
    @levithewizard ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Dkc really was one of the first games that used the music as a major aspect of the games story telling. The instrument choices, repeated melodic/harmonic phrases across the songs and especially with dkc2 every track having a somewhat "pirate sound" really makes the whole sountrack feel like a complete body of work that was vital to the games story and feel

  • @jf683
    @jf683 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Starlight Zone from Sonic makes me feel very emotional for some reason

  • @tamago84
    @tamago84 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a sweet hearted video. thank you ign.

  • @NivraNabru
    @NivraNabru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    interview/documentary format videos. this we can enjoy for hours

  • @cloud244
    @cloud244 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song and Life in the mines, bring me back so much nostalgia

  • @LuizRllb
    @LuizRllb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David Wise is a genius, what he had to do to get this song onto a snes cartridge was insane, total respect

  • @Rhomega
    @Rhomega ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My brother loves this song, but my all-time favorite VGM is Forest Interlude from DKC2.

    • @tomio8072
      @tomio8072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah! So groovy

    • @mrwwwebs
      @mrwwwebs ปีที่แล้ว

      Jig Jig is a BOP as well

  • @SwattaVII
    @SwattaVII ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. This guy is the GOAT of video game music.
    Would be great to see more from him and his creative/production process (now and back in the day).

  • @eyrefernandez5878
    @eyrefernandez5878 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Donkey Kong Country will always be the most BEAUTIFUL game ever.

  • @Honethite
    @Honethite ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was glorious. MORE please. DKC 1-3 on the SNES are timeless.

  • @mdsmatheus
    @mdsmatheus ปีที่แล้ว

    The man created banger after banger. Forest Interlude, In a Snow-bound land, Stickerbush Symphony, Haunted Chase, Disco Train, Flight of the Zinger, Hot-Head Bop, Krook's March, Bayou Boogie. Hard to believe these were even in only one game

  • @roundearthshill248
    @roundearthshill248 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The music during the ending credits in DCC is probably one of my most favorite video game music pieces ever.

    • @Gamesta100
      @Gamesta100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's one of those pieces of music that makes me happy and sad. It's just so nostalgic it always makes me think of my childhood during the SNES days and how amazing those days were and it's sad that they're over and that I'm "old" now lol

  • @kylereddell
    @kylereddell ปีที่แล้ว

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Music is so critical to the video game experience, and hearing the perspective of a legend such as David Wise was an unexpected treat this morning! More videos like this please. A+

  • @jessepolowin2339
    @jessepolowin2339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    David's compositions combine such a wide range of emotion with simple, satisfying sounds. These games simply wouldn't be what they are without his music. And he did it all in a pre-DAW landscape. Simply incredible

  • @topazrazzy
    @topazrazzy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do you forget Astral Observatory, Song of Healing or even Oath to Order from Majora's Mask? Like, every time Last 6 Hours begins to play I'm bawling my eyes out 'cuz you know you're experiencing a slow death as you realize there's nothing left you can do for anyone and everyone around you just accepts the end is only minutes away.

  • @crumpetsack3909
    @crumpetsack3909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only is David Wise my favorite video game composer, but he's one of my favorite artists ever. His work on the Donkey Kong Country series is honestly some of the greatest music ever written in my opinion

  • @durtysouth85
    @durtysouth85 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    love this and...strickerbush symphony from DK2...damnn

  • @90sDude.
    @90sDude. ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dave Wise is a legend

  • @VultureCulture
    @VultureCulture ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video and interview! We all owe David Wise so much - video game music will never be the same!

  • @Ace.G59
    @Ace.G59 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracias IGN

  • @chase4773
    @chase4773 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great job Dale!

  • @rahminbuckman6090
    @rahminbuckman6090 ปีที่แล้ว

    David Wise is by far the best video game composer of all time for me. It's not just the DK music, he's also credited for many bangers on the NES: RC Pro Am, Battletoads, the Wizards and Warriors series, and many other more obscure NES game with an underrated soundtrack.

  • @eye-saacthegalaxyeye4566
    @eye-saacthegalaxyeye4566 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Of course DK
    Donkey Kong!

  • @paperluigi6132
    @paperluigi6132 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They made such a smart decision bringing him on for Tropical Freeze.

  • @Seantendo
    @Seantendo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:54 That's not a fair comparison. David's "Nightmare On Elm St." soundtrack is the definition of "forgotten gem."

  • @michaelkrogh624
    @michaelkrogh624 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kingdom hearts and final fantasy are always on top in terms of ost

  • @johnny_hollers94
    @johnny_hollers94 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Hey David, we’re making a game about an Ape wearing a tie, wanna make some songs for us?”
    David: *levitates into the air*

  • @the-bastian
    @the-bastian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:20 Jigsaw is murdering it....on the drums!

  • @nottsvge
    @nottsvge 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    David Wise, is a true gent it was great to have him as a guest at our first expo speaking about his gaming music history

  • @LouveAsterion
    @LouveAsterion ปีที่แล้ว +2

    little sad they didn't touch upon stickerbush symphony even once, that track is life changing

  • @guilo44
    @guilo44 ปีที่แล้ว

    You included Smooth McGroove! Bravo, his version is my favorite and my kids grew up loving his music and this song.

  • @apolonioman5479
    @apolonioman5479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, guys. Kudos to producers on making the video. There’s more to video games than editor reviews.

  • @Retrogradez90
    @Retrogradez90 ปีที่แล้ว

    WTF IGN this video was a banger. Whatever y'all have started to do lately, keep it up

  • @retrospect
    @retrospect ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was incredible

  • @TheWashout13
    @TheWashout13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Secret of Mana's theme song makes me sad.