Ballad of the Wind Fish 

1. Lay down 2. Try not to cry 3. Cry a lot

"Please don't ever forget this song ... or me ..." Right in the feels. Oh Marin. ;_;

"If I was a seagull, I would fly as far as I could. I would fly to far away places and sing for many people. If I wish to the Wind Fish, I wonder if my wish will come true..."

Everyone's making pilgrimage here after the great news.

It's been years... But we still remember you, Marin.

The Ballad of the Wind Fish is one of the few songs that nearly brings me to tears. I always get somewhat emotional at these kinds of songs-songs that are supposed to portray something as tragic, but instead, sees it not as a terrible tragedy, but almost...triumphant in a way. Like, though they're gone, they're not actually gone. They've returned home, to where they belong, and that they're simply waiting for you to return alongside them once again.

Link's Awakening remake 2019 whooo

This game's ending cutscene just hit me right in the feels

Decades after I played this game, it still slams my heart that which is otherwise untouchable. No war, nor pain, nor heartbreak has felled me but for the sound of a flute and thought of a girl never existing but for the dream of an island beyond a screen. Truly, the most beloved song be the song that awoke the wind fish.

I'm sure, one day, 80 years from now, when all thoughts and life within me start to become void, this song will be the song that rings in my ears. And that is when I know that a brilliant adventure has ended and a new one will begin.

.... to wake the wind fish and destroy the dream... or to wake the wind fish and return to reality.... sounds like life itself...

Who's excited for Link's Awakening remake for the Switch?

THEY BETTER DELIVER WITH THIS QUALITY

Can't wait to see Marin again on the Switch!

Most underrated Zelda game

In my opinion the greatest game-series ever! Thanks Shigeru Miyamoto for this invention!

This was one of the first games I ever played that got an emotional response from me. I was rather young. I literally cried when reading the manga. Everytime I hear this version of the song I cry. As a grown as 30 year old guy, not many things get that response from me. I hope the remake does not lose this feeling, and can't bring myself to play it because of this.

He didn't cry watching titanic Boys have no feelings The boys playing link's awakening:

I'm so happy that Super Smash Bros. Melee has a Marin trophy.

my funeral song

3:23 is thwe worst part.

Came after they announced the remake any one else?😭😭😍. Dude no way 128 likes that never happened to me before thank you guys so much!

I know why you are here...

Hearing Marin sing this little tune in the remake trailer led me here. Beautiful.

Who's excited to buy links Awakening on the switch?!

This song was my phone tune for ages and I always talked about how amazing this game was for me. and now... Thank you Nintendo, this game deserves respect.

Yesterday I was in Symphony of the Goddesses, Barcelona. And what a joy when they showed Link's Awakening at the end, only to discover (in awe) how they NOT performed this song... :( Thank you for this video. :)

How I wish Nintendo would make an anime based on this game. This is my favorite game. Loved the characters and music.

This song its on the legend of zelda Hyrule Castle in Breath of The Wild. they just chance it a bit. Still love it. :-D

So beautiful. I've got tears in my eyes. The Zelda Series got one of the best soundtracks ever made if you ask me and if I have many, many different game, movie, tv show etc soundtracks, since I only listen to this kind of music :D

This is the song i imagine someone playing as they want through time. Powerful, moving, sorrowful, and as you understand its terrible purpose, tragic.

so beautiful

i need a remake for this game :´)

I was listening to this on my iHome while reading one day. My Father came in the room and just stopped in his tracks. He fell in love. I vowed I would learn to play this song for him at his funeral.

And now this masterpiece is back in Botw

That windfish is one of the most majestic things I've ever seen.... Even though it's a whale so technically not a fish XD

I have never played Zelda but this song revives beautiful memories in my head

This is just such a wonderfull verson of this song. Its beautiful to listen to. and those who know it. Will most likely get frozen to their chair until its over.

All the remake love is hype and all- this video was uploaded like 6 years ago though. Mad respect to the uploader, for being a longtime fan. I hope not only that you're in a position to play it, but that the remake rocks your world friend =)

The way the song blends with the pictures is like watching a tribute to the game

I’m about to become a father. I’m so glad they’re making this for the Switch so in a few years I get to watch my son experience games like this.

I'm playing through Links Awakening on the Switch right now. I never had the chance to play it growing up, and so I figured why not! And can I just say, I think that this is my favorite Zelda game. The music, the combat, the style. I love it.

This is the best version of this song out there. I love this song

This song is so beautiful and soothing that it's borderline therapeutic for me. I swear, whenever my mind is in a state of chaos, all I have to do is sit still and play this song, and I'll calm down at least enough to properly collect my thoughts. Even the one time I felt I legitimately had a nervous breakdown, I played this song and it helped me recompose myself. I owe what's left of my sanity to this song. Thank you.

We all need a remake for this game

This song makes me cry. I've never played links awakening, nor do I know the plot. But this song reminds me of when I was little, I'd make friends in my dreams that I fought battles with and would triumph any and every obstacle In our way. This song reminds me of the sad feeling I'd get when id wake up and wish they were here with me...

This always makes me cry. I hope to one day awaken the dreamer

0:29 "Yooo! Am I high or is that a egg on that mountain?"

The sadness of dreams ending as is life, but the remembrance of the gifts given that change who we are.

Goodbye isn't forever, goodbye is only until the next time

For a game that started as just for fun side project, this game had some heavy story elements that were almost never matched again...

2:02 when the goosebumps explode

this song brings back so many memories about the game, i used to play LA when i was like 8 yo, i love that game

Nintendo sure does love to suprise us, can't wait to play!

Can't wait to hear this vocalized in the remake.

Link's Awakening is probably one of the most tearjerking Zelda story (tied with Twilight Princess). What's more, Link suspected it, ever since he saw that wall painting in the face dungeon. But he had to proceed anyways, because... because... why didn't he just stay in Koholint Island? I forget. This is right after he beat Ganon (and possibly Twinrova in the oracle saga), so he had no more duties other than "go adventuring". And he and Zelda weren't really all that close either.

1. Buy remake 2. CRY 3. Bless this music 4. .........CONTINUE TO CRY

I beat this game in the summer of 2021 and it has stuck with me. No game has ever given me such a great yet downer of an ending. Switch version is a 10/10 Zelda game, best 2D game in the series IMO

it's to hard to just not to be overwhelmed by the beauty of this song,

With the game punishing for stealing, and forcing you to kill your friends, this just feels like undertale

Heck yes, I'm really excited for the remake! Link's Awakening always had a special place in my heart.

Such an amazing and haunting melody, but the saddest thing about it is; The Wind Fish is a Whale, and whales aren't fish :.(

never thought an instrumental based mainly on wind instruments could be so beautiful

why is it, that when i always hear this song... it hit sthe feels and makes me want to cry... playing the game, knowing the story behind it... not even be able to see the people again...

"I will never forget this song. I will never forget you." I spoke those word with tear-filled eyes when I finished Link's Awakening. Even after all these years, hearing the Ballad of the Windfish STILL brings tears to my eyes.

This is so beautiful. But it makes me think of the final minutes of Koholint Island. Madame Mewmew tightly holding her chain chomps. One of the boys playing catch throws the ball up too high and is lost in the sun, in never comes back down, he looks at his friend confused but his friends is gone as well, the little boy looks at his hands and is slowly becoming more transparent. The fearsome monsters of the island cower in fear as they all knew their fate if the little boy in green ever succeeded. The business man and goat lady are finally together as they disappear. Marin is with Link, they both gasp as she fades. They reach out to each other but Link's hand just goes right through her's. All she can say is "Link, I..." before she dissappears forever all this while the ominous sound of a whales humming cry echoing through out the dissolving island.

Is all that we've seen, but a dream within a dream?

This is hands down my favorite version of this song. The word beautiful doesn’t do it justice

My heart swell when I hear this song ! I remember being a kid and taking on the adventure of Link's awakening :)

This is a melancholic song, at the end of the journey all the good people of the island just banished.

Wow, I just watched the Remake of Links Awakening and heard the song in the game... Not i‘m here an I fell in love with this music after only one second🥺 Sorry I can‘t write more because my eyes are full of tears😭 Edit: I‘ve finished the game and the end was beautiful♥️♥️

Our memories of that world, of it's people and it's places, are the proof that it existed... and that we were part of it.

This is the most beautiful melody I have ever heard.

I'm so happy this is the first 2D Zelda on the switch. It definitely deserves it!

Wow, after seeing how emotionally people react to this, I kinda wish I got to grow up with Link's Awakening. It has everything I wanted in a "Link" game (cause it's legend of Link, get it? Ok, bad pun over). I unfortunately had no access to it when I was a kid, while I was able to play every other zelda game. The emotions people feel towards this melody are the same emotions i feel when I hear the title screen to Ocarina of Time.

Link's Awakening getting a Switch remake BABY!!!! Marin forever!!!

This is an amazing piece. It brings back so many memories and the feels it invokes are massive. The animation fits perfectly and brings the song to a whole new level of life. Thumbs up a billion times over.

Me before hearing this: ❤️ Me after hearing this: ❤️❤️❤️❤️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💕💕💙💙🧡❤️❤️💚💚💚💛🧡💝💝💝💝💝💝!!!!! (Starts crying of how beautiful this is)

This was one of the very first video games I ever owned... It's still one of my all time favorite games.

2:00 very very beatiful

LINK'S AWAKENING REMAKE

Marin: If I was a seagull, I would fly away and sing to people Me: _Beats the game_ "Marin, where are you?" Internet: A secret ending can be achieved by beating the game and not dying in the save file. Me: _Gets secret ending_ "Oh, there you are, Marin! Safe travels! I'll remember that song."

This one makes me feel so sad for some reason. It reminds me of a crush, honestly. Dreaming about one person, a person you love, and then the reality of your dreams just... Doesn't exist.

“Please don’t ever forget this song… or me”

This remix is my absolute favorite piece of music related to any video game. It's just so breathtaking and emotional. The melody is timeless and hits me right where it needs to. Fox Amoore, you did a wonderful job, and I would buy this on vinyl if I could.

Most beautiful Zelda song ever, and the most tragic bittersweet game in the series. Makes me cry every time. Thank you for this great remix!

Beautiful arrangement. Still one of my favorite TLoZ tracks ever. Can't hardly wait for the Switch version.

This song is beautiful❤

I wish this version would be on the streaming services. Still the best adaptation i know.

Here cause of the Link's Awakening announcement

I never forgot this song, or you.

This sounds so beautiful, and the images make the song feel amazing too. Kinda hard to describe

I watched a let's play of this game and this song nuked the feels as much as it would if I had played it.

there is no other melody on this planet that gives me the chills like this one. oh sweet nostalgia. the memories I have of being a little kid and playing this gem on my father's gameboy color and going to the statue just to listen to this melody again and again. I'm getting depressed again...

Lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot.

I want this on my funeral.

legends say, that if you go to the beach and close your eyes, you can hear a seagull singing this song

I still love this melody.🥰

I made my way back to this video...the surrealism is crazy