Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambience [Restored] Extended (NEW 2020 MIX)

The road to uncompressed glory has been a long one. Check out the new and improved ambience, now with extra smoovness

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Sound sources:
Korg Wavestation, Roland R-8, Roland U-220

[cjdig]

I was 8 when this released and I’m 37 now. There’s a reason I love to see gameplay of these old games and hear the music just like this… it’s because each one of these games.. each one of these soundtracks takes me back to a moment in time. It takes me back to a specific time, and a specific person that I played the game with. Whether it was my father watching me play the game.. or my neighbor Andrew sitting next to me as we play through the entire game. It’s not simply nostalgia to hear soundtracks like this… it’s like we’re warping in a time capsule. Returning to that moment and reliving it. Remembering the scenery, the atmosphere, the smells.. it’s returning to that specific room, in that specific house that we played the game. It can be very happy, or very sad for some of us. These aren’t just games… these are little time capsules. These are part of our brain, part of our hearts.

[nihalanth]

It's happening. Going scuba diving soon. Bluetooth earpiece. 38 years in the making.

[iwakuralain]

"It's just a silly game about a gorilla, just compose something"
David Wise: *composes a banger of a soundtrack *

[Kumatora]

- this sound reminds me of a time of no stress. No struggle. No fears. No smart phones. just 90s kid life😢

[Vsmachok]

my one wish would be to swim/ explore the deepest oceans with some headphones on while this song on infinite loop and to never come out for all eternity.

[medeaagapishvili]

it's weird how everyone feels happy nostalgia listening to this, but it makes me feel like i've forgotten something, like it feels familiar but not enough for me to recognize it? very liminal vibes 10/10

[cosmicsoul]

This brings tears to my eyes, not because it's sad because it's not, but because of how beautiful it is, it is a true masterpiece.

[AngelicNoose]

I still play this game almost daily. Im currently 27, I normally dont play anything online with my friends alot, I just want to play this. I still remember being a child at our first home and playing this in the basement. Before I was aware of anxiety and depression, this was the meaning to my existence. I've lost alot of family, and friends over the years, but I will never lose my love for this game. Im so happy and fortunate to see all the other people in the comments who have mutual feelings towards this experience 🖤.

[EliteFelixLegions]

Reminds me of my childhood so much. Miss the 90’s and early 2000’s

The guy who made this song is a great musician and has tremendous sensitivity. Makes me cry remembering my childhood.

[forest_goblinn]

This makes me nostalgic for a time I wasn't even alive

[ThatSoto]

Memories at my grandparents out in the country feeling safe, well fed, and happy to be a kid and have these music tracks to pass the time into the night. Rip Grandpa Sotero you gave me an amazing unforgettable childhood

[Codi_Santos]

Everyone; do yourself a favor and enjoy this restoration with a set of noise canceling headphones. Close your eyes and let it take you away. I promise your soul will thank you.

Sam, amazing job as always. Love that you revisited the track and continue to grow and improve. You’ve brought so much joy to many people like myself with your restorations. You have no idea how appreciated you and your work are. 🖤

[FossilBox]

Unreal. I've never heard this before. It is honestly one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. I love this.

[pepsimaxwillhealmywounds]

I was stunlocked for like 3 and a half minutes listening to this

[Mikey-]

This is spot on perfect it sounds so good. When GameXplain did their DKC 25th anniversary celebration week, one of their audio interviews was with David, and he said Aquatic Ambience he feels like was his best and favorite piece he ever composed for the series. He loved it so much that's why he re-recorded a new version for Tropical Freeze.

[BreakingMercury]

First game I ever really played, I was four. My mom recorded this onto a cassette tape that I would listen to on repeat, both sides, as I fell asleep at night. Beyond nostalgic.

[ragmanx]

I played Subnautica with this on a loop. An absolute game changer.

[matthewjones]

Takes me to a time in my life where life was still okay. Hopefully I can get to that point again where life feels okay. Until then I’ll find some peace in listening to this music. Love and light

[rdworld-witch]

type of shit you cry and smile to at the same time...