I stumbled upon this video when I was extremely baked. And it brought back so many old memories and made me break down into tears. But once the tears were gone, I thought I was Link fucking shit up in the Forest Temple. The guitar really made it sound a lot more bad ass than the original Forest Temple music. Great work mate, loved every second of it!
Your talent is... Staggering. You can take a song and add to it without it feeling like you're just tossing sound in, when you switch it up it feels like it belongs. You seem to find the right chords and sounds to mesh with the song yet give it more depth. I do hope you go far, this is impressive.
* A shadow looms over you * * The shadow becomes clearer, and you hear a sound * * Clearer, and louder * * You suddenly get snatched by a disembodied hand and you get pulled through the ceiling * * Black screen * * The numbers 2025 appear on screen * * You are outside the Forest Temple again *
@PyroDragonXII Keep practicing, man! I really struggled the first couple of years I started playing. I practice my ass off to be able to play what you're seeing/hearing. Good luck!
I was worried when I saw that you were eventually going to cover this song, as it would be a very hard song to cover in metal, and make it retain its original awesomeness. As soon as I heard this though, I slapped myself in the face, and kicked myself in the ass. I cannot even begin to say how awesome that song was, it had the beauty and awe of the forest temple, and the beauty and power of metal. This song was badass beyond belief, and you always seem to exceed my expectations.
My god man! Your guitar skills are off the charts! Please tell me you got a band goin and you're gettin famous. I just couldn't see why not at this point. Loved this cover and totally addicted to the Nocturne of Shadow/Shadow Temple cover as well. You got some serious talent
The industry is totally and completely rigged, that's why most radio artists are laughably terrible at writing music - they are picked and chosen. Musical evolution is force fed to us! He deserves to be famous and if he is willing to sell his soul, that may happen haha
Cherokee Joe my dad used to being a cover band they broke up some of the members are still doing music the rest not so much my dad he gets bored and plays music for the hell of it Also I don't have a soul to sell so yeah
Didn't really know what to expect from a cover of Forest Temple? Like there isn't much room in the original song for play around arranging... just got completely blown away. This is SICK!
This is sooooo good that minuet of forest bit gets me everytime ! It's brilliant ! Not to mention this is the best dungeon there is ! To the forest temple !
These temple covers are so great! It's basically like your own song, since, music wise, there aren't much to the original themes. You do an extraordinary job on these. Congratulations =)
hello, Im not exactly new here Ive watched this alot over the years, But only just decided to comment, this is sick and I really love all the stuff you've done in it :D
It's tough to say, but either this or your requiem of spirit cover is the best cover of any video game music I've heard. You do much more with your rhythm sections than most people.
It is so interesting how you can make a song that sounds so simple/monumental into something totally different and even more catchy as well as appealing than the original. Kudos to you :)
Forest Temple is probably my favourite song from Ocarina of Time. I love the haunting percussion, and I'm glad that you kept it in your rendition throughout. I think that your style was a bit heavy to maintain the mood of a place filled with Poes and animated skeletons, but I enjoyed it on its own merits. My favourite section was the outro, but I also commend you on your solos: they nearly always fit the main theme without being over-the-top (and working Minuet of Woods into there was great).
Truly, all days begun with new metal renditions of zelda songs done by you are going to be good days. Love the solo, mellow but strong, very melodical.
Saw guy in FamilyJules' video, looked at description for name, some dusty synapses associated some downloaded music, checked, this was the piece I recall the name from. Man, 12 years was long ago. Didn't expect bedroom-filming guitarist bloke would become so big lol. Grats! Song still holds up pretty well too :)
If only my art was at the level of your playing! You never fail to create a completely new and great experience with your covers while still keeping the true and complete feel of the original. I love all your current work and look forward to the pieces to come.
Man, I can't even begin to tell you how much I look forward to your renditions of the Zelda songs. They sound so fantastic. I have most of them on my iPod and it just makes my day listening to them. Keep up the good work, this is some fantastic stuff right here. I think you should give Majora's Theme some attention as well, it has potential for greatness just like everything else. Keep the awesome coming man!
you seriously make dreams come true, i mean these are the songs that i grew up with and im sure many of the people watching this grew up with and to here them like this just adds a whole nother level of greatness to it
NOSTAGLIA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. But srsly. Every new song you come out with sends me a back another 10 years in the past, giving me the heebie jeebies. Great job, keep it up, I can't wait to hear more.
Undoubtedly the one and only metal cover of the Forest Temple worthy to be in the open air. Your sounds endlessly erupt from my speakers as I travel a journey to have your name be known even beyond the reaches of the internet, among both the nostalgic and the ignorant! Keep playing. Keep amazing.
I just love the music you make, i'm a big Zelda fan and i have to say i like your versions of the songs more! I could listen to your songs all day and i wouldn't get tired! Please never stop recording!
I'm here after clicking on like 4 or 5 of you videos (in related obviously) and your brilliance doesn't stop... 1:30 to 1:40 is brilliant and so is 1:53 to 2:03
Dude...I was given the choice of downloading your entire LoZ album for free, or buying it at my own price. I ACTUALLY CONSIDERED BUYING IT. You're literally the first artist whose album I am actually VOLUNTARILY choosing to pay for. And trust me, I've downloaded a lot of songs on my computer for free. I'm not gonna pay for it now because I don't have the money, but trust me, I WILL buy these. You ought to be proud of yourself. Keep making good music, Mat. You rock. ^_^ \m/
@Zerobeat60 I connect my guitar to my computer via USB. (I plug into a guitar pedal, then to my laptop.) I use Guitar Rig 4 for my guitar tones, and I record into Garageband. Hope that helps. Good luck!
This is going to be a very popular one because everybody LOVES the Forest Temple's Etheral MUSIC! It's SOOOO DIFFERENT! Andf the cover was beyond what I was expecting!
Ha ha, they could've used it in Hyrule Warriors and it would've fit perfectly. Ah well, this kid is a true talent either way. His renditions of Zelda songs like this are nothing short of beautiful.
dude im a great fan of zelda and of metal music. you have made honor to such a great game like this with your guitar. keep playing and rocking Cheers from Chile!
Dude this is incredible! I wish I could play like you. I've only been playing guitar for about a year so I have a while to go before I can play like you lol.
@MarxPennsWrite Oops! It's fixed now. I only get a certain number of free downloads to give out. When lots and lots of people download them, they run out and I have to purchase more downloads. I just bought more, so it should be good now. Let me know if it happens again.
FamilyJules better watch out, he's got some competition :P this is so awesome. I never payed a whole lot of attention to the Forest Temple music, but seeing this just brings back so many memories.
jesus fuck this is still like the coolest VGM cover I can think of. I always come back to it.
I had a shit-eating grin the whole time. That was absolutely phenomenal dude!
Ohmigod, it's YOU! I was watching this nine years ago too. No wonder I moved on to your stuff so well.
im 11 years late but never say that again please
I stumbled upon this video when I was extremely baked. And it brought back so many old memories and made me break down into tears. But once the tears were gone, I thought I was Link fucking shit up in the Forest Temple. The guitar really made it sound a lot more bad ass than the original Forest Temple music. Great work mate, loved every second of it!
Your talent is... Staggering. You can take a song and add to it without it feeling like you're just tossing sound in, when you switch it up it feels like it belongs. You seem to find the right chords and sounds to mesh with the song yet give it more depth. I do hope you go far, this is impressive.
Ten years later, still an incredible cover.
Still the best
Anyone still here in 2024? Still gonna keep coming back to this cover
Every time I go on a Zelda kick!
* A shadow looms over you *
* The shadow becomes clearer, and you hear a sound *
* Clearer, and louder *
* You suddenly get snatched by a disembodied hand and you get pulled through the ceiling *
* Black screen *
* The numbers 2025 appear on screen *
* You are outside the Forest Temple again *
@PyroDragonXII
Keep practicing, man! I really struggled the first couple of years I started playing. I practice my ass off to be able to play what you're seeing/hearing. Good luck!
Still the best cover I've heard even 11 years later
I was worried when I saw that you were eventually going to cover this song, as it would be a very hard song to cover in metal, and make it retain its original awesomeness.
As soon as I heard this though, I slapped myself in the face, and kicked myself in the ass.
I cannot even begin to say how awesome that song was, it had the beauty and awe of the forest temple, and the beauty and power of metal.
This song was badass beyond belief, and you always seem to exceed my expectations.
My god man! Your guitar skills are off the charts! Please tell me you got a band goin and you're gettin famous. I just couldn't see why not at this point. Loved this cover and totally addicted to the Nocturne of Shadow/Shadow Temple cover as well. You got some serious talent
The industry is totally and completely rigged, that's why most radio artists are laughably terrible at writing music - they are picked and chosen. Musical evolution is force fed to us!
He deserves to be famous and if he is willing to sell his soul, that may happen haha
Cherokee Joe my dad used to being a cover band they broke up some of the members are still doing music the rest not so much my dad he gets bored and plays music for the hell of it
Also I don't have a soul to sell so yeah
Didn't really know what to expect from a cover of Forest Temple? Like there isn't much room in the original song for play around arranging... just got completely blown away. This is SICK!
I LOVED this temple song as a kid, and I literally screamed with joy when I saw it.
Kickass as always Matt.
this HAS to be the best arrange of forest temple ever made...
i really cant think of anything that tops this...
I always loved the notes used in this song, but the ambience was just spooky and mystical, now, this is just epicness overload!
This is sooooo good that minuet of forest bit gets me everytime ! It's brilliant ! Not to mention this is the best dungeon there is ! To the forest temple !
Best dungeon is obviously the water temple
Zach Marcum plsno
MuroPecca Oh come on you didn't enjoy running around mindlessly until you figured out something that made you break your controller?
Zach Marcum lmao
i actually like the water temple. i like the atmosphere it has.
These temple covers are so great! It's basically like your own song, since, music wise, there aren't much to the original themes. You do an extraordinary job on these. Congratulations =)
If I were to play one of these tunes in a song that I made up, I'm sure no one would recognize it. I'd get away with it!
hello, Im not exactly new here
Ive watched this alot over the years, But only just decided to comment, this is sick and I really love all the stuff you've done in it :D
Thank you for the kind words!
It's tough to say, but either this or your requiem of spirit cover is the best cover of any video game music I've heard. You do much more with your rhythm sections than most people.
It is so interesting how you can make a song that sounds so simple/monumental into something totally different and even more catchy as well as appealing than the original. Kudos to you :)
Great blend of the original and the metal
Dude.. I had waves of goosebumps. So much nostalgia.
Forest Temple is probably my favourite song from Ocarina of Time. I love the haunting percussion, and I'm glad that you kept it in your rendition throughout. I think that your style was a bit heavy to maintain the mood of a place filled with Poes and animated skeletons, but I enjoyed it on its own merits. My favourite section was the outro, but I also commend you on your solos: they nearly always fit the main theme without being over-the-top (and working Minuet of Woods into there was great).
even years later I'm still listening to this a my workout music 💪💪💪
The Minuet of Forest segments are absolutely beautiful. Amazing work.
Truly, all days begun with new metal renditions of zelda songs done by you are going to be good days. Love the solo, mellow but strong, very melodical.
This is probably my favorite song you've covered so far. Great job, and keep up the brutal work!
Saw guy in FamilyJules' video, looked at description for name, some dusty synapses associated some downloaded music, checked, this was the piece I recall the name from. Man, 12 years was long ago. Didn't expect bedroom-filming guitarist bloke would become so big lol. Grats! Song still holds up pretty well too :)
Much love!
If only my art was at the level of your playing!
You never fail to create a completely new and great experience with your covers while still keeping the true and complete feel of the original.
I love all your current work and look forward to the pieces to come.
Really awesome. It gives a Dream Theater vibe, which is EPIC!
Six degrees of inner turbulence and octavarium lol
Man, I can't even begin to tell you how much I look forward to your renditions of the Zelda songs. They sound so fantastic. I have most of them on my iPod and it just makes my day listening to them. Keep up the good work, this is some fantastic stuff right here. I think you should give Majora's Theme some attention as well, it has potential for greatness just like everything else. Keep the awesome coming man!
definately my favorite of all your Zelda remakes
EPIC
you seriously make dreams come true, i mean these are the songs that i grew up with and im sure many of the people watching this grew up with and to here them like this just adds a whole nother level of greatness to it
NOSTAGLIA TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
But srsly. Every new song you come out with sends me a back another 10 years in the past, giving me the heebie jeebies.
Great job, keep it up, I can't wait to hear more.
I never thought anyone could pull off a metal cover of the Forest Temple theme.
I was wrong. Mad props! This is amazing. Subbed.
dude holy crap. solo was awesome and the outro was totally beast. definitely one of my favorite renditions of yours.
@Aneureen Thanks for the compliments! I try my best! I try to release new songs as soon as can, so stay posted for more. Cheers! \m/
Funny, how on earth did I not hit the like button sooner? This is a stellar redux, melodic and resonant.
I honestly have listened to this and every other one over and over and over again.
Undoubtedly the one and only metal cover of the Forest Temple worthy to be in the open air. Your sounds endlessly erupt from my speakers as I travel a journey to have your name be known even beyond the reaches of the internet, among both the nostalgic and the ignorant!
Keep playing. Keep amazing.
Dude, that was excellent. I saw the title and was really curious as to how you would pull off his song, but hell, you nailed it. Keep em coming.
Never in my life did I think a metal version of the Forest Temple would work, but it you've done it!
I love how you took one of my least favorite tracks from OoT and made it sound so incredible! Keep up the fantastic work!
I just love the music you make, i'm a big Zelda fan and i have to say i like your versions of the songs more! I could listen to your songs all day and i wouldn't get tired! Please never stop recording!
Amazing version this is musical art and is incredible!
@MrTexan1997 The string wiggling is called vibrato, and it's not hard to do at all! It just takes a little practice.
I'm here after clicking on like 4 or 5 of you videos (in related obviously) and your brilliance doesn't stop... 1:30 to 1:40 is brilliant and so is 1:53 to 2:03
I love that you threw the Minuet of Forest in there, too 2:24
Every time I get one of these in my sub box I cry with joy inside, awesome covers man. Now off to download them all =]
Amazing job on the arrangement again man! I have to say you have a really special and unique sound. That's super!
This is alot more awsome than what I thought it would be. You never cease to amaze!
Outstanding, each video is better than the next,
I love ALL of your covers and the twist you give them! Keep it up!!
@DeadVision13
No. All of the songs I cover are in the original key that the game music was composed in. (This song is in E.)
Dude...I was given the choice of downloading your entire LoZ album for free, or buying it at my own price. I ACTUALLY CONSIDERED BUYING IT. You're literally the first artist whose album I am actually VOLUNTARILY choosing to pay for. And trust me, I've downloaded a lot of songs on my computer for free. I'm not gonna pay for it now because I don't have the money, but trust me, I WILL buy these. You ought to be proud of yourself. Keep making good music, Mat. You rock.
^_^ \m/
Man, I love what you did with the melody at the end. Awesome cover.
@MegaMagicmaker Thank you! Just keep practicing, man! You'll get there!
Amazing man i love your arrangments. Off the charts good!
I love all of your work, but this, by far, is my favorite song.
THank you for it! :3
@Zerobeat60 I connect my guitar to my computer via USB. (I plug into a guitar pedal, then to my laptop.) I use Guitar Rig 4 for my guitar tones, and I record into Garageband. Hope that helps. Good luck!
so much memories coming back! :D You are the best man!
@Dominator046 Thanks, dude!
This song, is the best thing I've heard in my entire life.
Forest Temple, and Water Temple are my favourites. [Yes, I like the Water Temple.]
water temple is fun if you know what the fuck youre doing.
Shadow link fight was a fuckin a trip
@Rain8666 Once you're on the BandCamp page, just click on the "Buy Now" option, and enter "0" for the amount and will allow you to download it free.
glad to see your still making these songs. sounds great. nice job.
...Now there's one I didn't think was possible. You really do have a good ear for this.
This is going to be a very popular one because everybody LOVES the Forest Temple's Etheral MUSIC! It's SOOOO DIFFERENT! Andf the cover was beyond what I was expecting!
@bfmv95mm Thanks! Not yet, but I'm working on them!
This is the first one of your songs I found! No regrets! You are badass!
@LennartAlsing
Thanks, man!
Another absolutely fantastic remix, Loved the Minuet of Forest that was in there! ;D I hope you have more in store for us!!
Awesome stuff. I always loved this song, and it sounds like it would be really tough to tackle, but you did a great job. It's such an unusual song.
I'm glad i bougt your digital album 13 year ago, i still listen to it from time to time. I hope you are doing well.
Thank you. I am well. I hope you are, too.
That was awesome man. Really, a sick job on that solo. Now i need to practice more.
This has to be one of your absolute finest!
you deserve a medal man really, even all the 6 temple medals aren't enough and i'm serious
The Forest Temple used to creep me out as a kid, but if THIS was playing, I would have visited that place all the time. Oh and by the way, SUBSCRIBED
@slashingrod2 Yes, you do!
Wow, I never thought of what this song would sound like on guitar. Awesome job.
The guitar amp sounds a bit like unreal tournament 2004 :D
Amazing work! keep it up!
INCREDIBLE! :O I really liked seeing you actually play.. it's so awesome! Mad skillz.- yr doin' it rite.
Uploaded in 2011 and I'm just listening to it now
I felt the same way about 2 months ago
Been listening to it for years, and I'm sure I just bought his album for the .... 3rd time. D:
hehe. I've listened to the song a lot more than I should've. He's just so good!
Uploaded in 2011 and I'm just listening to it now
Here I am at the ass end of 2017, my dude.
this could not possibly be a more perfect tempo for this
the beginning sounds like something right out of ametallica song... and I like it!
Ha ha, they could've used it in Hyrule Warriors and it would've fit perfectly. Ah well, this kid is a true talent either way. His renditions of Zelda songs like this are nothing short of beautiful.
Cameron Reyno Pantera song*
A truly Zelda Cover Masterpiece. Keeping the Zelda OoT melodies alive!!!
Haven't listened to this in a while. So good!
dude im a great fan of zelda and of metal music. you have made honor to such a great game like this with your guitar. keep playing and rocking
Cheers from Chile!
Just wanted you to know that I love this version still and @3:42 on has been my ringtone for 7 years
Very cool! 😎
@link7927 I program the drums using EZDrummer.
Quite simply amazing work.
Dude this is incredible! I wish I could play like you. I've only been playing guitar for about a year so I have a while to go before I can play like you lol.
@MarxPennsWrite Oops! It's fixed now. I only get a certain number of free downloads to give out. When lots and lots of people download them, they run out and I have to purchase more downloads. I just bought more, so it should be good now. Let me know if it happens again.
my favorite of all your videos !!!
I was going to comment, but I became speachless?
Got hypnotized or something.
So gooooooooooooooood ~~~~~
Can't describe in words.
FamilyJules better watch out, he's got some competition :P this is so awesome. I never payed a whole lot of attention to the Forest Temple music, but seeing this just brings back so many memories.
Wow that's just wonderful!
*shivers* I really love your version! Thank you for a great music like this.. :3
It should be in the game
Your so friggin sick! Listen to these Zelda covers by A.F. daily! Keep it up m.g.
2018 and I still love this cover
@smaymay15 I've been playing for around 12 years. NEVER give up. EVER. Good luck!
You, sir, are brilliant. I fucking love LoZ, and I fucking LOVE METAL. Rock on brother.
Great rendition, and good job putting the video together. Nice to see your face! :)
You just took the original song to a Whole New Level!