[Update:The full song has been released!you’re able to find it on YouTube as part of this Game Changer album playlist, as well as via the embedded video below. The album can be found oniTunesandBandCamp. And you can findthe full music video here.]
The Grammy award-winning The 8-Bit Big Band and Lawrence are releasing a new cover of theMarvel vs Capcom 2song “I Wanna Take You for a Ride.” It’s been covered many times by the VGM community, but in this instance, new verses and a bridge accompany the admittedly repetitive tune.
Yo!@lawrencethebandx The 8-Bit Big Band! So excited for this one.. asked the Lawrence gang to join me in this tribute to Marvel vs Capcom 2!! It’s the iconic “I Wanna Take You for a Ride” loop from the character select but it’s a full song with verses and a bridge?? HELL YES.pic.twitter.com/LMfjFr59EM
Marvel vs Capcom 2 jam gets taken for a ride
Despite the original release fromMarvel vs Capcom 2repeating the same line over and over again, it’s one with a special place in fan memories with a funky beat too delicious to ignore. Thankfully, The 8-Bit Big Band and Lawrence bring their own vision to the bop with a full song based on the loop. This version adds new lyrics, verses, and a bridge next month on November 10.
The 45 seconds released on social media from The 8-Bit Big Band has an outstanding suite of brass instruments and thrilling vocals. Almost time forMAHVEL, baby.
Last year, the 8-Bit Big Band (and Button Basher) won a “Best Arrangement – Instrumental or A Capella”Grammy for its cover of “Meta Knight’s Revenge”fromKirby Super Star. Since its release in 2021, the theme received over 1 million views on YouTube.
Perhaps with this upcomingMarvel vs Capcom 2cover, they’ll get another Grammy. Nevertheless, The 8-Bit Big Band has an upcoming show in New York on December 15. Its fourth album, “Game Changer,” accompanies the Marvel jam on November 10.
