Here's my video game piano cover of Dire, Dire Docks from Super Mario 64! I'm Sab and I love saxophone and video games, so now I make covers that combine two of my favorite things!
Dire, Dire Docks has always been a favorite of mine! It's such a chill song and I really wanted to channel that sound, as well as some elegance.
I struggled to write the arrangement at first and did something a bit different! I recorded myself messing around on the piano and used that for structure of the tune and the foundation of the arrangement.
I want to get better at using layers more deliberately rather than just throwing a bunch of instruments together. It's definitely a tough task as it goes beyond the arranging process. It extends into recording and mixing.
I tried to channel a bit of what I like in jazz with my classical background with the countermelodies I wrote throughout. I really wanted the piano to be highlight of this cover and have the other instruments compliment it!
Hope you enjoy this chill, electric piano cover of Dire, Dire Docks from Super Mario 64!