Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Our first rehearsal of "Last Surprise" from Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 5, composed by Shoji Meguro, and this version arranged by Khrys Williams featuring Karlea Lynné and Ruby Choi on vocals.

"Here's our chance for an all out attack!" - We finally got it - Our biggest arrangement configuration yet! This has been, by far, our most requested song to cover, and - in addition to having to enter the fray with all the other great covers of this song - it's a pretty big one to tackle in the way we want to see it done! This song is definitely one of the most unexpected battle themes we've ever heard in a game, but it delivers in a way that we feel only Persona 5 can. Featuring Ruby Choi, and the first introduction of the amazing Karlea Lynné (sorry about the mic volume!) giving a taste of her soulfulness on this track!

Note from Patrick: I have to admit, out of all the mixes, this is one that I'm the least proud of, and I apologize in advance for it. This was all recorded on a Zoom H4N before I figured out how to throw the vox mics on the Zoom from the board, which would have made the EQ issue a lot easier to deal with. We'll get it better as we keep moving! (and get budget increases...) - Pat

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We're back y'all! At least, for now, as much as we can be. We apologize for the huge delay between these sessions, and we hope you accept the next few sessions we put up as they come. As always, we're always planning new moves, and you all in the community are what help us keep doing it! We are always grateful for your support. Please keep liking, commenting, messaging, letting us know what you think and what songs you feel like we could stand to take a crack at! :D

Karlea Lynné (karlealynne) - Vox
Ruby Choi (rubychoimusic) - Vox
Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Max Boiko (maxboiko_) - Trumpet
Toby Ekpunobi (@tobyekpunobi) - Trombone
Khrys Williams (@khryswilliams) - M-Audio MIDI Synth
Alec Goldfarb (alecgoldfarb) - Guitar
Kevin Bernstein (k_bern_piano) - Keys
Brad Miller (@bradadammiller) - Electric Bass
JK Kim (@deepfrieddrum) - Drums

Video shot and edited by Patrick Bartley.

OUR PERSONA 5 JAZZ ALBUM "METAGROOVE" IS FINALLY HERE! GET THIS SONG AND MORE ON BANDCAMP TODAY!
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