Pokémon Gets Smooth Jazz Tribute With ‘Live From Pallet Town’

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Whether you’re trying to relax and unwind after a long day or you’re looking for something calming in the background to help increase your focus, there’s arguably nothing better than some lo-fi tunes drifting through your head. If you’re a fan of Pokémon, then Live from Pallet Town might be the perfect lo-fi jazz collection to check out. Jazz ensemble VGM Collective recently came together as a group for the first time to record soothing jazz covers of classic Pokémon theme songs. With Max Boiko leading the band on Trumpet, the covers are absolutely gorgeous, filled with perfectly executed improvisation, and offer such a level of easy-listening that it’s impossible not to love these versions of beloved tunes from Pokémon games of old. As a (lapsed) saxophone player myself, I have to admit I’ve got a certain soft spot for anything containing the instrument, and jazz as a whole. Jasper Dutz is an infinitely talented saxophonist, so it’s lovely to both see and hear him at work in this collection. I’m also a massive fan of classic Pokémon, so seeing the two combined so artfully is a real treat. Maybe I’ll even dust off my Alto… Boiko is not only
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Pokémon Gets Smooth Jazz Tribute With Live From Pallet Town

Pokémon meets smooth jazz in Live from Pallet Town, a live-recorded tribute album featuring classic game music with improvisational flair.

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[Kurapikachu]

The Pokémon Center track made me feel like I was ten again, but somehow in a coffee shop instead of in front of a Game Boy. I never thought I'd hear "Mini-Game Complete" from Pokémon Stadium 2 turned into a mellow groove, but it works. The trumpet solos are tasteful, not showy. I don’t usually comment on music stuff, but this made me pause what I was doing, which says a lot.

 

[tahlia brenn]

It’s good. I listened on YouTube with the video on. Watching them perform adds so much more. The trumpet player—Boiko—has really clean tone. The group feels tight and relaxed at the same time. I like that they chose some deeper cuts, like Dragonspiral Tower. Everyone knows the Red/Blue music, but they pulled from all over. It shows they’re real fans. This kind of music works best at night. I’ll be playing it again for sure.

 

[benimaru]

Honestly, this is more than I expected. I clicked thinking it would just be fun background noise, but I’ve replayed “In the Hands of Fate” four times already. I used to cry during that mission in Mystery Dungeon. The jazz version brought back those feelings. But it also added something new. The arrangement is haunting but calm. I don’t know how to explain it. If you played the older games and you like music with space to breathe, this is for you.