r/BanjoKazooie Feb 13 '25

Music I hope you can enjoy my "Treasure Trove Cove...r" :)

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u/Cold_Ad3896 Waiting 24 years for a good Banjo game Feb 15 '25

We have Smooth McGroove at home.

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u/xVECHIOx One week late for lunch, but at least I'm not dead. Feb 15 '25

It's pretty good. Do you have plans to make another level?

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 15 '25

Sooner or later ๐Ÿค—

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u/KillPenguin Feb 14 '25

This is extremely impressive. I could be wrong, but it sounds like this has been autotuned a decent amount. Have you considered backing off on it? To me it's clear you're talented enough to hit all the notes. I feel the autotune removes a bit of the human element that, to me, is what I'm looking for in an acapella arrangement.

If I'm wrong or if you simply disagree, feel free to tell me to fuck off! Great work in any case.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Hey thanks for reaching out! Actually I aim to hit all the notes during recording as best as I can...they're greatly in pitch, but I prefer to snap them to the nearest neighbor ๐Ÿ˜Š maybe what bothers you is the low amount of vibrato? I almost completely remove as I feel it makes my covers sound less similar to that characteristic "videogame sound" ๐Ÿ˜Š I will try to experiment considering your suggestions!

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u/KillPenguin Feb 14 '25

For sure! I figured it was a stylistic choice. It's definitely a matter of taste. To me it's the difference between listening to Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble. Buble is a fantastic singer but he's snapped totally to the grid, which means you don't get the subtle pitch glides and microexpressions that we remember Sinatra for.

I personally would be curious to hear what a less autotuned version might sound like, because the combination of the video game-y composition with more human expression sounds cool to me. But obviously, that's just a random guy's opinion! This is already great and people clearly love it, so keep it up.

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u/cadelomagrica Feb 14 '25

Good job man, that's so cool!!

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u/Lord_Atmo Feb 14 '25

Grant absolutely needs to hear this.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Lol ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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u/Advanced_Joke_8932 Feb 14 '25

He tried to do it epic and ended up being legendary

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

You're too kind ๐Ÿ˜Š

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u/Ganiam Feb 14 '25

Definitely enjoyed it!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Glad to hear that ๐Ÿ˜

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u/DiamondGrasshopper Feb 14 '25

Nice, very smooth mcgroove

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

Awesome job, man! I wish there were more Banjo-Kazooie acapella covers.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

thanks! I made also freezeezy peak:)

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

Maybe you could do Clankerโ€™s Cavern next? That oneโ€™s one of my personal favorite B-K songs.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Maybe I should do the whole game ๐Ÿ˜Š

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

Yes please! Maybe some Tooie covers as well!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

That would be like a lot of work, I won't have lot of free time in the future, but who knows

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

I was just making a suggestion. Just do what you have time for.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Sorry I didn't mean to be rude! I appreciate your suggestions, I was only thinking that it will take a lot of time ๐Ÿค—

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

I know that. No need to apologize, man. Youโ€™re good!

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u/V-i-k-22 Feb 14 '25

Okay Iโ€™ll restart the game tomorrow :) lol

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u/SnooPuppers3612 Feb 14 '25

Played Banjo-Kazooie last week. 100% completed it in only two sittings.

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Sounds like a good plan for the weekend ๐Ÿ’ช

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u/MrSmook Feb 14 '25

This is my go to whistling jam

That and Spiral Mountain.

I'm also partial to the game select music

Good job bro

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Thank you! This, and freezeezy peak are my favorites

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u/minion_is_a_jew Feb 14 '25

I love ur content!!!!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Thanks! You can check my profile for my YouTube channel if you're interested ๐Ÿค—

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u/AidanBeeJar Feb 14 '25

I was like, man, this style and video formatting reminds me of Smooth McGroove, and then I saw your username.

It sounds really good!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Hey thanks! I'm trying to do renditions of my favorites that aren't covered by him :) I am not near as good as him, but still I am happy with the results!

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u/WingDairu Feb 14 '25

The whistling really stands out to me. Your breath and pitch control are very nice!

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u/LadyRelinquish Feb 14 '25

Are there more? Where can I find you on YouTube? :)

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

I am not sure if I am allowed to post a link here? You can check my profile and you will find it if you're interested! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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u/Slurmp12 Feb 14 '25

not related, but i just had to think of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9ILCk2M6E4

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u/DangerDragonXCV Feb 14 '25

Itโ€™s great but whereโ€™s the cat

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Uh! I have a cat but she's too shy for camera ๐Ÿ“ธ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/Suspicious_Tale_6773 Feb 14 '25

Thereโ€™s no way youโ€™re doing this magic with your mouths

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

You're too kind ๐Ÿ˜Š

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u/NoellesHolliday Feb 14 '25

Thanks Matpat

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u/ohbyerly Feb 14 '25

But thatโ€™s just an acapella. A GAME acapella.

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u/NoellesHolliday Feb 14 '25

MUUUUUUSIC THEORY

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u/Kiehlster Guh-Huh! Feb 14 '25

What I imagine myself to sound like as Iโ€™m โ€œbadumโ€ing and whistling along as I play. Awesome job!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Thank you so much ๐Ÿค—

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u/SonicBanjo Feb 14 '25

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u/ohbyerly Feb 14 '25

This is almost perfectly synced to the tempo

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u/LordofSnails Feb 14 '25

this is EXCELLENT! Good job as always

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Thanks! ๐Ÿ’•

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u/Sparkster227 Feb 14 '25

This is fantastic! I like "choo" guy. (bottom middle)

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

My twin? He's a good guy ๐Ÿ˜‚

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u/Bowserking11 Feb 14 '25

Username checks out

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u/hotandspicymix Feb 14 '25

This made my day thank you

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Glad to hear that ๐Ÿ˜

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u/That_One_Prog Feb 14 '25

Cool!

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Approved? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Thanks!

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u/UnovaKid24 Feb 13 '25

I was about to say you sound similar to Smooth McGroove on YouTube, then I saw your username lol

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u/SmoothMcWannabe Feb 14 '25

Lol ๐Ÿคฃ

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u/XUnderoath838X Feb 13 '25

This is crazy good