Animal - The Living Tombstone Big Band Swing Version ft. Cristina Vee (The 8-Bit Big Band)

So excited to be collaborating with the amazing folks over at  The Living Tombstone ! They asked us to contribute a cover for their newest album "Zero_One:reloaded" which is all covers/remixes of songs from their amazing album "Zero_One." So THRILLED to be featuring the incredibly talented actress and singer Cristina Vee on vocals in this cover of "ANIMAL"! Thanks for listening!! Hope you enjoy! Let me know who else you want us to collab with in the future in the comments!

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"The 8-Bit Big Band" is a 30-65 member Jazz/pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best themes from video game music from all consoles and eras arranged in a large ensemble Jazz/Pop/Rock setting!

Blending together timeless musical themes from Nintendo, Sega, Sony, and more then re-arranging them in genres and styles of all musical inspirations, The 8-Bit Big Band has members from all around the world, but most reside primarily in New York City, and are some of the most highly sought after musicians and performers.

Band leader/Arranger/Orchestrated by:
@CRosenMusic

FULL CREDITS:

Vocals - Cristina Vee
Sax Solo - Sam Dillon

Alto Sax 1/2 - Andrew Gould
Tenor Sax 1/2 - Sam Dillon
Bari Sax - Adison Evans

Trumpet 1/2 - Bryan Davis
Trumpet 3/4 - Chloe Rowlands

Trombone 1/2 - Jimmy O'Connell
Trombone 3/4 - Javier Nero

Bass - Charlie Rosen
Piano - Natalie Tenenbaum
Guitar - Charlie Rosen
Drums - Bryan Carter

Violins - Tomoko Akaboshi
Viola - Laura Sacks

Music by The Living Tombstone
Arranged/Produced by - Charlie Rosen
Engineered and Mixed by John Kilgore
Mastered by Alan Silverman at Arf Mastering
Edited by Halleloo Productions

#the8bitbigband #thelivingtombstone #videogamejazz

[MocCreatorStudios]

The 8-Bit Big Band, the Living Tombstone AND Cristina Vee!? Not expecting that combo but I'm here for it!

[KyleAllenMusic]

You guys are doing incredible things, this is the stuff I live for. I'd kill to work with you all. Keep up the fantastic work! You got my sub!

[ottodavis-octane]

So a brony, a couple of jazz musicians, and Marinette Dupain-Chang walked into a bar one day...

[doyowan]

I was not aware of The Living Tombstone but I really like what I'm hearing. It must have been tough to record all this remotely. Once again, well done guys on another great musical piece!

[IREALLYLIKEPIES]

You guys did great! Certainly as good as the original.

[LavaDog]

You should do a cover of either Jessica rabbits song or the 3rd portal song.

[madmanasa]

This could be the credits theme to Skullgirls. Really good job!

[TheRhythmDealer]

Shantae’s VA Christina Vee has always been an incredible singer, it’s great to hear her sing in this style! Everyone did a fantastic job on this song!

[doishid]

This is insane, I was subbed to both you AND TLT months before the cross-over album. And wouldn't you know it. Peforming one of their songs. Incredible!!

[Dakpo]

I've never heard the original but the song is INCREDIBLE. I've had it on repeat since launch

[ElMaikol._.]

This is such a great cover. Because if you listen to the original version that feels like cyberpunk styled metal. And then you hear this jazzed improvized music and you get astonished.

[dudeguy]

Never thought I'd hear Robyn Hill from RWBY singing jazz, but this slaps! Amazing work as always!

[hitsuguyathe]

8 bit big band? Living tombstone?? CRISTINA VEE?! Three things I love in one!!

[cobalt]

Cristina Vee's still making stuff? Wow, I remember her doing Haruhi covers 11 years ago. Go her!

[crossleydd]

Here are the clever lyrics:

My fist unclenches, I'm losing all of my senses, I freeze
I'm tensed, defenceless, suspense presents with intense mystery
I move my body, but it feels like someone taking over me
My thoughts are gone like they're locked up
And someone threw away the key
It's like a creature from a nightmare

I do not feel like myself
I think I might be something else
And I don't think I can tell if I am dreaming
My mind is packed and leaving
I'm feeling like an animal

Don't know what has occurred, but I see in third person view
I try to talk to myself, but the voice I hear sounds just like you
The words are spoken, make me think my mind is broken, too
Not in control or without a soul, there's no telling what I will do
I'm like a creature from a nightmare

I do not feel like myself
I think I might be something else
And I don't think I can tell if I am dreaming
My mind is packed and leaving
I'm barely breathing
Did I always have the potential I'm revealing?
I have become something new
Or am I turning into you?
And will I even make it through this delusion
Or is this evolution?
I'm feeling like an animal

I do not feel like myself
I think I might be something else
And I don't think I can tell if I am dreaming
My mind is packed and leaving
I'm barely breathing
Did I always have the potential I'm revealing?
I have become something new
Or am I turning into you?
And will I even make it through this delusion
Or is this evolution?
My new solution moves inside of what I once was
It might get gruesome
I feel like I'm ten feet tall
And nothing frightens me at all
Ready to fight, and tonight, I'm out of control
I'm finally done concealing
I'm feeling like an animal

I'm feeling like an animal

[princessyungfxngpexches]

This is absolutely splendor. Oh my gosh. I've been listening to tlt since I was 10. I'm 20 now. Seeing this makes me more than emotional. All of you keep the bestest work up!!! Amazing

[franksonatra]

This is such an epic cover! Awesome!!!

Edit: You said to tell who we want you to collab with... what if... Skatune Network? Or Snapcube/Penny Parker? That'd be super cool!

[benblueblur]

Aaaahhhh, I’m so happy to hear Christina Vee sing in a big band style song!! This sounds amazing, please keep up the great work!

[Tjalfe_Sax]

This must have been pain to record and edit, when it’s all virtual🥵

Great job on this btw, I like what I’m hearing

[lazysnout]

I really didn't thought this song could work well in a jazzy reinterpretation but... wow!! This is incredible!! You guys really brought out a lot of emotions and intensity that was hidden in the lyrics with your arrangement!