Composer Breaks Down the TEARS OF THE KINGDOM Trailer 

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They did it, nintendo managed to capture lightning in a bottle not once, but twice. AND I AM HERE FOR IT!

3:26 is still probably the best drop I've ever heard on any game trailer, or even song in general, it's so stupidly good i can't get over it

The shield bash in time with the music at 3:30 is just so satisfying I CAN’T-

"I could probably make a one hour video of this but I don't think anyone is gonna watch that." Hi it's me. I'd totally watch that But looking forward to a future video talking about the soundtrack! I think we're all in for a wild ride.

The combination of sax and erhu is so cool!

I was so pleasantly surprised by the saxophone! So fun and still manages to encapsulate a lot of the Zelda franchise in one track while keeping it incredibly emotional! Literally had chills listening to it.

The sax is actually so fitting here. It's so JRPG, there's actually a lot of JRPG with jazzy soundtracks.

I had tears in my eyes watching this trailer, not only is it literally just an amazing trailer, but the music was just so absolutely insane, music that carries so much emotion within it that it just naturally makes you tear up. It's wild

I love that they used Midna's lament, where they show Link trying to grab Zelda while she falls into the abyss, up until the sinkholes. One of my favourite themes.

PLEASE do an hour-long video about this, well definitely watch it.

BotW’s musical star was the piano... it would be so cool if TotK’s musical star was that saxophone? Hearing it start *wailing* mid-way through the trailer was such an impactful moment 🤘🤘🤘

I need to correct you... I would and probably hundreds more would be SOOOO DOWN for a 1 hour analysis. I absolutely loved watching you nerd out over this! I love music and you pointed out a ton of stuff that went completely past me. I've rewatched the trailer at least 30 times now just analyzing the narrative implicitations and gameplay. But you brought up tons of stuff I didn't think about! I loved it! Keep making awesome content.

The best videogame trailer I have ever seen. Watched every single reaction on RU-vid and still get chills. Nintendo-es what other AAA devs can't.

count me in among the people who want the hour long reaction. I too was also floored by how well they used the sax. Somehow Nintendo always manages to make me hear something I've never heard before.

Personally, I love orchestra especially with the Saxophone leading the orchestra! The contrast of the classical sax in the beginning and jazz sax in the end was really cool to hear as well🎷

The fact that there is a bit of Twilight princess theme there is interesting. it’s speculated that the Ganondorf in this game is the same one back in Twilight Princess, due to the chest wound on his zombified version in this game. He picked up that wound in TP. It’s speculated this is placed in the Child Timeline.

Your musical ear is actually brilliant! I had no idea that the theme all the way back in E3 2019 is the same we heard in the final trailer !

The sax is so crazy. I imagine a guy going ham on his saxophone while everyone's fighting a freaking war around him, that's what kind of battle this is!

ONE. HUNDRED. PERCENT. Agree on the sax. It's what really sets this score apart from all others so far. Mind-blowing. Also, we need the one-hour video.

That drop sound transition between Zelda holding the sword and the title at the end is SO SICK. Like… BEEEoooowwwwnnnn!

I am so frikin happy to see someone make a video of the music alone! Legit watched the trailer over 50 times and each time I cry because as a long time Zelda franchise fan, hearing bits of the older game songs in this trailer made me flash back in quick succession to moments in my life when those games were present. And hearing you appreciate that base right after the backwards vocals, UGH! That was probably my favorite part because of how jolting it is! Music, particularly the legend of Zelda music, is such a huge part of me, and I cannot wait for the full soundtrack to be available!

The thing you pointed out at the end re: urbosa’s theme has another cool Easter egg. The chord progression you outlined also has a rising semitone in the bass that resembles Ganon’s theme as well which is fitting considering the Ganondorf/gerudo connection.

I would watch a 1 hour breakdown honestly. You could generalize it too and make a video on how you can convey information in a trailer that ties the themes to other elements in the media. Like the sax here I thought was so cool with the erhu coming in during the theme. The sax made it feel new age /modern especially with how the sax player hit those high notes and when the erhu came in it tied it to the traditional roots. The music said to me that the trailer was portraying this new world but it reminds you that it is still the same old world you knew but looked at in a modern way. Very cool!

That moment, after Ganon's face reveal when the song kicks in, the song we all know, the song that has imbedded itself in our very souls for decades. That moment I had chills all over my body, my hairs where standing up. NINTENDO YOU FING DID IT AGAIN!!!!

If the music is like this for the full game, seeing what they’ve shown off, this is lined up to be the best Zelda game ever

I've watched many reactions to the trailer and I love yours because it's very different, most focused on the music that I really loved about this trailer, and explaining how its similar to other themes. I really love Zelda and think it has some of the best music. Thanks for making this video.

I can't get over that final note/chord when the title drops at the end with the crystal hum and base boom

That bass ending is so cool to me. It’s such a non Zelda sound effect it really caught me by surprise.

Why is no one talking about the fact that Link's parry perfectly aligns with the music right at 3:30? I gotta say that's my favorite musical moment in the trailer. It's just such a satisfying CRASH. And such a gorgeous fusion of music and visuals. Also, I had no idea there was so much saxophone in this music! At first, I'd only heard it at 5:40, but now I can't unhear it anywhere else. Thanks for pointing that out! And I'll add my voice to those saying we'd watch an hour long analysis vid if you wanted to do one. :)

Probably the best trailer music I’ve ever heard, I’ve watched the trailer several times JUST to listen to the music again

I think it's interesting that the backwards vocals show up whenever something related to the zonai is in focus. Particularly the massive bass drop when the (presumably) new zonai character is shown, followed by an echo of the same set of notes presenting a giant zonai golem emerging from a wall. But with you pointing out that the backwards theme in the previous trailers is an inversion of the new main theme, this seems even more meaningful. I think that these being backwards versions of the musical theme of the current conflict's heroes is in relation to the Zonai being the heroes of the previous war against Ganondorf, implying that we will see numerous flashbacks to 10,000 years ago when the final major conflict with Ganon prior to BotW occurred, and may even visit it via time travel (which also might be where zelda is, since if she was in the same time and/or dimension finding her wouldn't be much of a challenge).

I would LOVE to watch a 1 hour video of you talking about the amazing music of this game

I would absolutely watch an hour of you analyzing and discussing the music. Enjoyed the video a lot - thanks!

I noticed most of the main leitmotifs but you really blew my mind away with what i MISSED. My jaw dropped on the Twilight Princess theme in the end since by that point in the trailer im already jumping up and down💀 this is absolutely insane and i want to marry whoever composed this

I exploded with joy when those backmasked motifs from the very first trailer finally built up to the climax when Link was shown as the last line of defense! I think it could be the Zonai theme, or the Zonai's calling theme. It was heard at Ganon's corpse sealed by the Zonai, it appears in the trailer when the new Zonai figure shows up, as if a bass answers to the callings of the high voices, and finally when the Zonai mentions Link as the last line of defense.

When they hit you with Links initial reveal, falling from the sky. It hit me harder than I ever thought it would. Legit had an immediate lump in my throat, this franchise is incredible and after 25 years it still manages to nail it every time. Amazing.

the integration of twilight princess’s theme but with a darker coloring was so satisfying

You're the first reactor I've watched that not only points out all the themes put in, but also the reversed vocals tying into the music, which I thought was REALLY cool when I caught it. Nice video!

You are right, that exact 3 notes when Zelda falls is from the 25th anniversary Zelda orchestra, kakariko village theme 2:08

as a Saxophone major this trailer gave me the biggest smile I've ever had for a game trailer

I hadn't really noticed until someone else pointed it out, but that fast tribal drumming behind Ganon's slow drawn out theme is an awesome new twist. I love how well received not only this trailer was, but the music itself (and now the game, obviously).

I am so excited to listen to the rest of the soundtrack. Saxophone lead is amazing! By far one of the best themes in the series. Also I love the thumbnail 😂 🤯

I've seen the trailer like 10 times now and I'm still just amazed by everything that's packed in there

great job breaking down the composition. The secondary melodies they introduce were mad. so good. love it!

So I’m a band student who plays a clarinet and I’m SO happy that someone else noticed there was a clarinet!!!

So glad you did a video on this!!! As a lifelong zelda nerd and your fan for years, this made me way too happy

I even noticed how they snuck Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity's main theme around 5:43 This really feels like the perfect game for the climax

The people who made this trailer desires a massive raise

Hi, new viewer here! This trailer was AMAZING! And you talking about the music in the trailer gives me MORE HYPE for this game! You just earned a sub from me! Can’t wait for the full game!

Man I was hoping so much that a composer would react to this masterpiece, thank u! Tottally amped for a 1 hour video haha

Thank you for putting this video together. All the other channels I follow don't focus on the music but for me the music was one of the best parts of the trailer. So to hear you gush and talk about it has made my morning. Have a fantastic day.

@Zach This is the first time I’ve watched any of your videos. I never went to music school and don’t know what the difference is between a clarinet and a saxophone. But your enthusiasm and explanation just made me appreciate this trailer even more as a video game fan. Thank you for that. Can’t wait to see more of your content 😊

Thank you for this breakdown! 🎼

I get chills every time I listen to this. So damn good

yess finally someone talking about that bass drop when they show the new characters face! YES!!

I just found your channel! You’ve got another subscriber because your channel is exactly what I’m looking for! Orchestration tips and tricks, etc. thank you for this reaction! The soundtrack will be amazing! This trailer alone is amazing!

0:29 That smile! I am the same way. just grinning from ear to ear the moment I hear something Zelda related.

I love channels like this I had no Idea it was a saxophone at the start it just makes its appearance in the song later that much more special with the build up.. the music is soo good. Edit: the way they incorporated many classic zelda tunes throughout the trailer as well as the new tunes being so well placed ugh… I’ve listened to it so many times its utterly amazing

This is such a brilliant break down!

I just found you and I would kill to wacth a 1 hour video of you breaking this down, holyyy

I already find soo amazing but I can’t imagine how it sounds like to someone that knows and understands music You shared your own feeling, thank you !

I swear at the end of the trailer before Zelda appears it sounds like the end of “the swan” of carnival of the animals by camille saint saens!

The creativity and artistry in this game makes my heart swell and eyes gush! Your brief analysis of this utterly uplifting trailer OST kept me grinning right to the end. Looking fwd to your longer treatment, and real soon we'll ALL be enjoying TOTK...

Dude, absolutely awesome breakdown of all the small details. You absolutely pinointed everything 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖

Thank you for mentioning the link between this trailer and the 1st trailer. I see the similarities and I haven't heard anyone else mentioning it!

I absolutely love the music in this trailer, especially the sax

Ngl, I'd definitely watch an hour video dissecting this exceptional piece of music!

This has to be one of my favorite trailer reactions. Amazing!

i’d actually watch an hour long video of this!! great work!

Shivers every. Single. Time. 😭💜 it’s such a gorgeous and epic song, I’m so glad this video was made haha!

I would TOTALLY watch a one hour analysis of this! There’s just so much to dive into

Definitely want that one hour video on this!

I can't wait to play this. Already pre-ordered couple months ago. Want to play it on day one.

First time seeing your channel. Loved this vid! Music is SO important! I didn’t get emotional from the trailer I got emotional from the music. You could do a 1hr video about this and I would absolutely love every second!

Don’t sell yourself short, dude. I would literally listen to every legend of Zelda music breakdown you make because this video made me realize that the reason that I am a huge fan of Zelda isn’t for the game itself or story, but the music. It has such a huge impact in key moments in my life and I always return to their soundtracks when I need a boost in my day.

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant hearing.

Great vid, you pointed out several musical moments I didn’t fully appreciate until now! I looked up and erhu and now totally hear that when it’s present instead of a voice or violin which I thought it was. And that sax is awesome! A couple subtle moments I loved: That bass/kick at 2:21, and the little synth glide down at 5:50.

The classic theme sounds soo good in this trailer

When I played in a "small" amateur symphonic orchestra (we were about 50), we didn't have enough french horn, so the conductor gave the score of the french horn to the saxophone 😅 I always found the sound of the saxophone too "dirty" for a symphonic orchestra (in comparison with the clean sound of the horn), but we made with the means of the edge. Hearing saxophone now in a piece like this takes me back to all my years in orchestra, it's moving 😢

I am so impressed by the detail of this soundtrack. Exspecially the saxophone was a suprise.

Oh my gosh! That IS the music from the first trailer. I thought it was just a reverse thing. Before even knowing this, my favorite part is when Zelda says “Link” and that saxophone hits, it’s just so good. But now knowing that it’s possibly the new theme of the game? Makes it so much better

this is the best trailer reaction i've seen.

I wish more composer talk about this music, it’s so fun to watch

i would watch a 1 hour video i cant stop watching the trailer simply because the music fills me with so much joy

We need the one hour video, it's incredible

I would SO watch the one hour video. This was great

Awesome breakdown

I would actually love to hear your 1h explanation of this trailer ahah. You seem very passionate !

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE AN HOUR-LONG VIDEO YES WE WANT THAT PLEASE

They had the sacred duet spirit tracks theme at the very beginning too. Tons of stuff in this

Some of the musical cues throughout the trailer are brilliant with the included call backs to old Zelda ost. Great video loved to get a more in depth look

I love how they also included the Age of Calamity tune in the trailer too. Considering it also dabbled in time travel too, it sort of made sense.

" it ends where it began" fits surprising well with the games logo. it had to be intentional

I absolutely love this!! Thank you for doing this breakdown! Since the release of the BotW 2017 trailer, I began to fall in love with video game music scores and this one has became my favorite of them all! 4:55 - where the Ganondorf theme begins, the drums in the background reminds me of a marching band going to war!

the saxophone was just brilliant... so excited for this game and this soundtrack!!

Make that hour long video!!!! I would watch it over and over!

This video was incredible. I’ve watched the trailer about a billion times and I did NOT connect all the music together. Thank you for breaking that down it makes me adore this franchise even more than I do already

This is the first time I’ve seen one of your videos. I’ll be back for the one hour follow up.

Great analysis of the music of this incredible final Tears of the Kingdom trailer, was really interesting hearing more in detail all the references to classic Zelda songs, how they combined them, the orchestration etc. and how well they fit the visuals!