Vince DiCola's TRAINING MONTAGE (from Rocky IV) recreated

This is my cover / recreation of the Training Montage theme from Rocky IV, originally written by Vince DiCola.
I worked everything out by ear and played all the sounds by hand in Cubase.

Check out my other Rocky IV music covers:

I've always been a fan of Vince DiCola's work on the Rocky IV soundtrack, and my re-making of this track was an exercise in appreciation and only further confirmed his genius to me.
It was quite complicated to reproduce with lots of interesting rhythmic and harmonic flourishes to break down.
I hope you like it.

If you enjoyed this, you might want to check out my 80's cover collection here:

Thanks for watching.
Julian

[johnycarter]

Amazing! That sound man that program and you are fantastic!

[Peck_Bull]

Acojonante. Un temazo inmortal para los que crecimos en los 80. Durante muchos años buscábamos las banas sonoras pero eran imposibles de encontrar. Ni Cds ni internet ni nada de nada. Sólo podíamos ver las películas una y otra vez. Esto es un temazo que llevo grabado en mi mente desde niño y lo has recreado a la perfección. El gran Vince DiCola estaría muy muy orgulloso. BRAVO!!!

[valentine_puppy]

There is one thing I'd add to this. "You see, YOU SEE! He's not a Machine, he's a man!"

[whoguy]

Loved it ... That's a lot of work!!! Thanks 👍

[Panini]

Sounds absolutely spot on. Great cover of a great tune! Mad respect

[gieselats]

I still love your version. So awesome done. It is my companion on my mp3-player while i am jogging.

[masashikudo]

Marvelous! This is an absolute must when I' m into Its harmony and arrangement is invigorating too.

[MaverickM]

Iconic soundtrack from a very iconic movie. And the remake is just awesome!

[gwencrawford]

Your covers are absolutely BRILLIANT!

I wouldn't be a BIT surprised, if Vince himself, were pleased with these works and your talent!

[alexw]

Vince Dicola would be proud! Bravo sir!

[CanucksGameVlogger]

this is SO GOOD. My new jam at the gym!

[Vaporvice]

Very nice cover. Rocky 4 is my favorite movie. I've heard a lot of cover versions over the years and very few get it right. You thankfully remember all those little nuances that everyone else always forgets. GREAT JOB!!!

[paulbirkbeck]

Excellent. can make a dreary day in billingham so much better👍

[Moondance_Gregory]

Oh Vince Dicola's mouth just reached the floor hahahaha. Amazing job!!!!

[Prof.jones]

Well done! I love the way you play those instruments. Rocky IV is my favorite movie

[EchoBeach]

Absolutely fantastic. Makes me want to run up a load of steps in Philadelphia!

[samiasda]

good job.. amazing..
i really enjoyed.. bravo.. 👍👍

[MarkBowenPiano]

Very nicely done. Is it ever so slightly slower than the original or just my imagination though. That totally aside though, this is fantastic work.

[TheAntirossi]

The best cover on YouTube !!! Brother you rock !!!

[ElioDeAngelis--]

oh my god!!! is amazing!!! chill.. chill everywhere