This feature, previously released on Nintendo Video worldwide, is now available in a direct-feed format! Watch how the orchestra records the main theme of Zelda.
Koji Kondo is the man we really should be thanking. That man belongs up there with John Williams and Hans Zimmer as one of the greatest cinematic composers of all time.
Aye, although I confess, I don't know any other music by him. What other pieces did he make? Because both John Williams and Hans Zimmer made many many brilliant pieces of music. This is a brilliant piece, but one needs many to stand along with Zimmer and Williams.
Every time I watch this, I get a little misty-eyed. The Legend of Zelda was a big part of my childhood, and to hear and watch an orchestra of musicians tribute Link and his adventures like this... Man, it hits different.
Nerd Gamer An eargasm is.....you know when you hear a song or something so awesome it just can't be described? the feeling that comes from that is an eargasm. by my definition, at least.
For 34 years I’ve played Zelda, and everytime the music is just on point. I’ll be turning 42 when the 35th anniversary comes and im consider myself very lucky to still be apart of this from the get go. Here’s so at least another 30 more years
I am very sad to say that I was not introduced to Zelda earlier. Breath of the Wild was my first game. But in the words of the great deku tree, "better late than never".
I was gonna comment something like this. I was introduced to Zelda games just a little bit back some time in late 2020, and I fell in love the franchise. I finished breath of the wild with 170+ hours and then I went on to skyward sword when that got put on the switch and I’m still in that. I’m super glad I found out about this game!
Well, i must to say that my Zelda favorite game is A Link to the past. And OMG i love all story!!!!!! The legend of Zelda is the best game of all times!!!!!!
I remember playing Zelda Minish Cap on my Avance SP. Thats a long time ago and not even the first Game lol … You all should try Twilight Princess if you have a Wii or a Gamecube 👍🏻
I've never been a huge zelda fan, and the only game I've played of the franchise is Breath of the wild. But this is probably one of the best musical pieces ever made for a videogame. This song brings me tears of joy.
I'd recommend picking up A Link To The Past (SNES/emulator), if you really want to see where it got off the ground. I was a kid when the original series came out and couldn't manage the NES games, but the SNES is where it really took off.
Play ocarina of time, it’s the highest rated video game of all time for a reason. And fun fact, this main theme was written in a single day back in the 80’s by the composer ;) the goat koji kando
I've played all the Zeldas since the Nintendo first came out when I was a kid. I've always loved the game. My favorite is the first Zelda than a link to the past Ocarina of time.
you can see on their faces that they really into playing. like look at the conductor, she was smiling everyone enjoys listen and playing the theme this is music, creats everyone's joys. and the game itself is so fun ^^ thanks for uploading this
Kimime_art most conductors smile because if they don’t and the players see it they think they did something wrong, so even if they hate the song they smile. But she could like the smile and we would never know.
Unless you were completely cut off from video games... this is everyone's child hood who is 49 or younger... So almost an entire cross generational thing going on. And parents who are now as old as in their 80's would recall the music as their kids played.
It' funny how everytime i watch this, i have a really hard time not crying. The eyes get wet, and by the second time the main theme comes, i'm already crying. It's more than nostalgia, there's something here that just breaks me everytime. Beautiful.
Yes it's a mix of nostalgia, childhood memories and something heroic that links you with the guardian of hyrule to fight the evil we have even in the real world...
And we all have to dress up like Link and Zelda! And some can dress up as other characters like the old guy that says: It's dangerous to go alone take this! --{:::::::::::::::::>
FUN GAMING FACT The conductor is Eimear Noone, who wrote a bunch of music on World of Warcraft. Probably her most notable peace was Malach from Warlords of Draenor.
Raysiclove You mean when he wins? I think both the Wind Waker and Twilight Princess Symphonic Movements handled the idea of fighting the Demon King and the emotion when Link triumphs very well.
Hyrule’s National Anthem: (First verse by Ebee. Second verse by Kass) 0:36 Triangles in golden light, 0:44 power, courage, wisdom, unite. 0:53 Triangles in golden light, 0:59 power, courage and wisdom, unite. 1:06 Triangles in golden light, 1:10 power, courage, wisdom, unite. 1:23 Triangles in golden light, 1:27 power, courage, wisdom, unite! 1:38 Ever heard the legend of old? 1:44 With a hero ever so bold? 1:49 Justice is what our hero seeks. 1:54 Fights where evil leaks. 1:57 He wields his Master Sword. 2:00 Beats the demon lord. 2:02 Turning evil to good. 2:05 Peace was where he set foot. 2:08 Hero. 2:11 Can’t be daunted by anything. 2:15 Not by their vile king. 2:18 Deep within. 2:21 Courage... 2:24 ...in his heart, 2:27 Wisdom... 2:29 ...in his mind, 2:32 Power... 2:35 ...in his hand. 2:37 Three forces combined in one! 3:19 The flames craw, 3:21 the water flows, 3:23 the lightning strikes, 3:25 the wind blows! 3:27 A beast beyond the Devine four... 3:31 ...awaits a hero... 3:33 ...a hero forever more. 3:35 Let not the sound... 3:37 ...leave horses riled. 3:39 Breathe in the breath of... 3:41 ...the wild. 3:44 Can’t be daunted by anything. 3:47 Not by their vile king. 3:49 Deep within. 3:51 Courage... 3:53 ...in his heart. 3:55 Wisdom... 3:57 ...in his mind. 3:59 Power... 4:01 ...in his hand. 4:03 Three forces combined in one! 4:08 Triangles in golden light, 4:12 Power, courage, wisdom, unite. 4:17 Triangles in golden light, 4:21 Power, courage, wisdom, unite. 4:48 Legend of Zelda!
GreasySwalls I imagine the orchestra is made up of all the characters in Smash Bros Ultimate, and the choir is made up of all the alternate costume characters (Ice Mario, Koopalings, Shirtless Shulk etc.) Link is leading one half of the orchestra with his Master Sword instead of a baton. Young Link is leading the other half of the orchestra with his wand. And Toon Link is leading the choir with his wand.
Clark Kent well, im trying on this program, i just need to make it so not much is going on. heres a link to it. musescore.com/user/5857581/scores/1468751
Axel Gaming heh, i get weary of predators, but if i actually had a degree in that line, and, my ideas are not exactly zelda. i gotta get well in classes first.
+andy pella I'm a field diesel service tech I'm out all the time and on the weekends I'm out with my friends all the time... this just reminds me of my childhood playing games with my friends that's it lol
I can't believe that the 25th anniversary was already 12 years ago. I still love the Zelda music and especially this recording with Eimear Noone conducting! 🧡
This is "just a videogame song" It is absolutely amazing how fantastic a song like this can sound, if played by the right people. Just mad respect to Nintendo if you think about the fact that this is "just a theme song" for a game. An absolutely beautiful orchestra song!
I am. I've played LoZ for as long as I can remember. First on the Gameboy and then on the GameCube. (I'm only fifteen, so I guess that makes it a little less impressive... I think)
Can you even comprehend how epic this is? All these great musicians, gathering in one place, to record the music of the game of games? Makes me tear up in awe...
Can't stop picturing in my mind on 3:25, the moment when Link in "Links Awakening" finds his sword in the beach and swings it around like a big badass he is! Damn! My first ever videogame experience so many years ago!!!
And here we see all the people of Hyrule, Gerudo females, Sages, Spirits, Zora's, Kokiri, Rito, Gorons, Korok people, and all other living beings of all that is good. And in the centre of that world filled with life, stands her Grace, using the musical Wind Waker to control all life and power on this earth.
ohmagawd... the feels... they are... are... OVER 8,000! mostly because Zelda is one of my all time favorite things & my other one is playing the flute. So I just exploded when I saw that.
I actually own, and have played and enjoyed both Sony's and Microsoft's Top Franchises, like Gears of War, Halo, Uncharted, God of War, etc. But disliking this song is just wrong.
I Hope Not. Zelda Is One Of The Best Nintendo Titles, If It Ends The Only Best Is Mario With Its Boring Gameplay Easy Bosses And The Same Story Over And Over And Over And Over Again..
the hairs in my back are standinh,i just bought a ps4, im now thinking of buying a 3ds for the new zelda looool, this is the power of music and nintendo and zelda!!!
Danny Bonneville i just finished the new game,took my time on it cuz its one of the best zelda games ive ever played, the soundtrack was perfect and true zelda fans who played the snes one will LOVE the new one
It literally made me cry. Just you know, when you listen to this, your mind and hearts are imbued with all of your old Zelda memories - struggle and joy through the adventures.
I've got to admit, even I, who have never played a Zelda game in my life, started to tear up at one point in this. I just goes to show how powerful music really is.
I've never play any game of zelda but damm it's theme is epic!!! after hear this, I will feel an irresistible pull towards a far away land in a quest for an adventure...
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