All Aboard the Brassino Isles Tropical Cruise!

Brassino Isles Tropical Cruise: A Video Game Getaway with Friends by The Game Brass, releases 17 July 2020 1. Delfino Plaza (from "Super Mario Sunshine") 2. Yoshi's Island [feat. Steeldrumbands] 3. Dragon Roost Island (from "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker") [feat. FamilyJules] 4. A Sea Breeze Blows (from "Octopath Traveler") [feat.

VGM favorites The Game Brass are back with another album, this time setting sail for tropical locations including Monkey Island, Dragon Roost Island, Yoshi's Island, and DK Island. Having already conquered the seasons of Winter and Fall, it’s only natural that the group would set their sights on summer. After the year that we’ve had, I’d say that we could all use a vacation, and judging from the four tracks available for preview on the Bandcamp page, this is exactly what the doctor ordered. If you don’t believe me, take a quick look at the guest list for the album:


Steeldrumbands: Steel Pan, Percussion, Pan Arrangements

FamilyJules: Guitar, Bass

Ocabanda
Jordan Moore: Ocarina
David Erick Ramos: Ocarina
Ella Tran: Ocarina
Andy Cormier: Ocarina
Steven Higbee: Ocarina
Tad Howley: Ocarina
Kaitlyn Scott: Ocarina

DiscoCactus
Doug Perry: Marimba, Percussion
Laura Intravia: Flute
Ben Wallace: Keyboard
Matheus Garcia Souza: Violin
Pete Bobinski: Guitar
Sam Bobinski: Bass

Banjo Guy Ollie: Banjo, Mandolin, Bouzouki

Samantha Ballard: Harp, Ukulele

Grant Kirkhope: Guitar

PurpleSchala: Piano

Ro Panuganti: Guitar

Videri String Quartet
Chris Ferrara: Violin
Matheus Garcia Souza: Violin
Rosie Samter: Viola
Jeremiah Barcus: Cello

String Player Gamer: Electric Violin, Guitar, Bass

DK Island Woodwind Quartet
Dan DeSimone: Flute
Kristin Naigus: Oboe
Soundole: Clarinet
Bassoonify: Bassoon

mklachu: Otamatone, Mr. Knocky

ConSoul
Felipe Fournier: Vibraphone, Percussion
Gal Gershovsky: Drums
Mitch Friedman: Bass

bLiNd: Synth Production, Mixing
Helen Jane Planchet: Vocals


Set sail for Brassino Isles on July 17th!

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