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About
Big Band Trumpet also known as Satchmo Solo Songs refer to songs and music recreated in the fighting game Skullgirls using the character Big Band’s trumpet Free Form or Satchmo Solo blockbuster move.[1] Due to the complexity at which the songs are made, TAS[2] tools are often used to complete the songs.
Origin
Big Band was first revealed as apart of the Skullgirls Encore Indiegogo[3] campaign as a stretch goal $375,000 and was successfully funded shortly after the Kickstarter began. On April 18th, 2014, the PlayStationYoutube channel uploaded Big Band’s trailer and has gained over 130,000 views (shown below). Big Bang was added to the game on April 22nd, 2014. The blockbuster move Satchmo Solo is a reference to Louis Armstrong[4].
Spread
On March 16th, 2014, Youtuber SKTKST uploaded a U.N. Owen Was Her? Big Band video, gaining over 300,000 views (shown below, left). On March 25th, 2014, SKTKST uploaded a Bugler’s Holidary Big Band parody, gaining over 200,000 views (shown below, right).
Various Examples
Search Interest
External References
[1]Shoryuken Wiki – Skullgirls/Game Systems/Advanced Attacks
[2]Wikipedia – Tool-assisted speedrun
[3]Indiegogo – Keep Skullgirls Growing
[4]Louis Armstrong Museum – How did Louis Armstrong get the nickname Satchmo