The 8-Bit Big Band's jazz arrangement of Persona 5's iconic "Last Surprise" receives a Grammy nomination! Discover the story behind this remarkable achievement for video game music.
The 8-Bit Big Band's innovative jazz cover of Persona 5's "Last Surprise" is nominated for a Grammy Award! This exciting rendition, featuring Grammy winner Jake Silverman (Button Masher) on synth and Jonah Nilsson (Dirty Loops) on vocals, is vying for "Best Arrangement, Instruments, and Vocals" at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
"Another Grammy nomination! Four in a row!," exclaimed Charlie Rosen, leader of The 8-Bit Big Band, on Twitter (X). "VIDEO GAME MUSIC RULES!" While Rosen celebrated his personal theater accolades, this marks the band's second Grammy nod, following their 2022 win for "Meta Knight's Revenge."
The 8-Bit Big Band's "Last Surprise" will compete against notable artists like Willow Smith and John Legend in the same category at the February 2nd, 2025 ceremony.
Persona 5's acclaimed acid jazz soundtrack, composed by Shoji Meguro, features "Last Surprise" as a fan favorite. The track's memorable bassline and catchy melodies have resonated with players throughout countless hours of in-game battles.The 8-Bit Big Band's cover masterfully reimagines the original, infusing it with the signature jazz fusion style of Dirty Loops. As the music video notes, the collaboration with Button Masher enhanced the harmonic complexity, reflecting Dirty Loops' distinctive sound.
The Grammy Awards announced the nominees for "Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media." This year's contenders include:
⚫︎ Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Pinar Toprak)
⚫︎ God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla (Bear McCreary)
⚫︎ Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (John Paesano)
⚫︎ Star Wars Outlaws (Wilbert Roget, II)
⚫︎ Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord (Winifred Phillips)
Bear McCreary achieves a historic milestone, earning a nomination every year since the category's inception.
The award, which debuted with Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök's win, previously went to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in 2024.
Video game music holds a special place in many hearts. The 8-Bit Big Band's cover demonstrates the enduring power of these compositions, inspiring fresh interpretations and reaching new audiences.
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