Main Theme (Full Version) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OST

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  • The full, glorious main theme music for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Featured music from the original soundtrack.
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  • @radishlordrak
    @radishlordrak ปีที่แล้ว +15404

    who else is waiting to hear the Game Awards Orchestra perform this when it inevitably wins GoTY

    • @evelyns5258
      @evelyns5258 ปีที่แล้ว +481

      THIS

    • @DynamoWD
      @DynamoWD ปีที่แล้ว +678

      When i hear that Zonai voices i'll get chills, just with that

    • @herojdb-8583
      @herojdb-8583 ปีที่แล้ว +448

      I really hope it wins. Buts it's got way more haters than the botw

    • @ayoshikiller
      @ayoshikiller ปีที่แล้ว +791

      @@herojdb-8583 yeah mainly xbox fans who are salty that we are eating so good lol. they have had 0 good games in the past like decade. we get several per year, and this one is especially good

    • @sophianelamy5776
      @sophianelamy5776 ปีที่แล้ว +303

      @@herojdb-8583 it will win 75% of the vote are from game critivcs and it got a perfect score by everyone

  • @pokkiheart
    @pokkiheart ปีที่แล้ว +4205

    WE MAKING IT OUT OF THE DEPTHS WITH THIS ONE🔥

    • @doodlydooyt
      @doodlydooyt ปีที่แล้ว +21

      25 likes and no replies? lemme fix that

    • @leedsal9032
      @leedsal9032 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      deepwoek

    • @adriel6634
      @adriel6634 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@leedsal9032this one’s sanity has already crumbled

    • @Gaming_G0D536
      @Gaming_G0D536 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea 100%!

    • @mr.presidentman3198
      @mr.presidentman3198 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥶🥶

  • @oscarmichel8893
    @oscarmichel8893 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The intro is absolutely awesome with how it makes you remember that it's a sequel, and that your adventure is not over yet, that you still got to go for one more round

  •  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can't believe we're just about at the one year anniversary of this game's release. My GOAT. I still hum tunes from this game randomly. It's reached being my favorite Zelda soundtrack too, overall. What a special experience, so many great moments, it provided me last year.

  • @ancientcheesegod
    @ancientcheesegod ปีที่แล้ว +5

    game awards are gonna be a battle this year

    • @wordedhalo6746
      @wordedhalo6746 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fr Zelda my favorite franchise but Spider-Man looks so fire and it’s definitely gonna have more recency bias

  • @xTooPalex
    @xTooPalex ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gave my chills all over man, been playing since OoT in the late 90's, what a feeling hearing the new soundtrack and getting this!

  • @elijahberthume4325
    @elijahberthume4325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve played many, many games in my life and Zelda games are some of my absolute favorites.
    This game is easily the best video game experience I’ve ever had and even after 150 hours and the story finished, I still have so much left to do and am enjoying all of it immensely.
    God bless the Zelda team for giving us this masterpiece!

  • @KevinTheFluffyWolfy
    @KevinTheFluffyWolfy หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    TOTK is probably the best game I’ve ever played in my entire life! And I thought that about Breath Of The Wild before this, but TOTK takes the title of best game I’ve ever played! I had been waiting so long ever since the announcement of a sequel to Breath Of The Wild, and they did NOT disappoint! Also, I like how the Ganon theme we hear at the end basically tells us that even if we’ve permanently saved Zelda and The Hero Of The Wild’s world, Ganon will keep coming back to haunt the other Heroes, and so we must continue helping other Links and Zeldas fight Ganon for as long as Demise’s curse keeps up!

  • @yeehawdude2405
    @yeehawdude2405 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We didn't make it guys, no game of the year 😕

  • @forjqoijasd
    @forjqoijasd ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm surprised they never made a free demo for BOTW or TOTK that's just the great plateau/sky island that just seems like a really easy way to reel in the people who were on the fence on these games not to mention the tutorial area also feels like a demo area in a way

    • @lissamissa8618
      @lissamissa8618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They actually did make a demo version for BOTW that was just the great plateau, though it’s only available for the in store demos in like in Walmart, Target, etc.

    • @forjqoijasd
      @forjqoijasd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lissamissa8618 interesting

  • @DragonPupil-dm7it
    @DragonPupil-dm7it 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Although Tears of the Kingdom didn't win GOTY, it still won best Action/Adventure at least. Plus, it'll always be the GOTY in my heart.

  • @greensabr200
    @greensabr200 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tears of the Kingdom begins at the end, and ends at the beginning. Love the ouroboros motif.

  • @ColCrescendo
    @ColCrescendo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    0:50 and 2:30 hit different now

  • @killer_vr-o5c
    @killer_vr-o5c 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We escaping the sky islands with this one 🔥

  • @felixmarques
    @felixmarques 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The erhu melody is completely crazy and yet the moment I heard it I looped it for 15 minutes until I could whistle it perfectly.

  • @Vuttercresa
    @Vuttercresa ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this game so much and the themes are so beautiful literal banger bro

  • @zakirstocks9514
    @zakirstocks9514 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is totally Epic!

  • @WhiteSnow2444
    @WhiteSnow2444 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this deserves a grammy

  • @adkgirlsince01
    @adkgirlsince01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone else been delaying the ending of the game because they aren’t ready for it to be over yet?

  • @Joserokerro
    @Joserokerro ปีที่แล้ว

    I wait the orchestral live session with this soundtrack.

  • @thewyvernshunter
    @thewyvernshunter ปีที่แล้ว

    It slaps

  • @joseferrerjr2710
    @joseferrerjr2710 ปีที่แล้ว

    This music would be amazing if I heard it in “The Symphony of the Goddesses”

  • @ascottox4417
    @ascottox4417 ปีที่แล้ว +6512

    I love how the teaser trailer theme was incorporated into the main theme along with Breath of the Wild's main theme. A taste of past and future, I like it

    • @CatlordCalamity
      @CatlordCalamity ปีที่แล้ว +98

      Just like the game's main storyline

    • @lunacinnamon201
      @lunacinnamon201 ปีที่แล้ว +116

      YOU COULD HAVE SAID A LINK OF THE PAST AND FUTURE!!

    • @Kurameno
      @Kurameno ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@lunacinnamon201 or a link to the past… and the future

    • @ramihaidafy
      @ramihaidafy ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Its the other way around. The soundtrack was created first, then they included snippets of it in the trailers.
      Just because the official OST was released after the trailers doesn't mean it wasn't created first. 😂

    • @ascottox4417
      @ascottox4417 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lunacinnamon201 I didn't think of it like that 🤔
      I was just referring to Breath of the Wild being the past to Tears of the Kingdom🤷‍♂️

  • @timmcconnell1162
    @timmcconnell1162 ปีที่แล้ว +4722

    That Zelda’s lullaby at the end legit gets me every single time. It’s very emotional for 3 notes

    • @gratefulgamer7907
      @gratefulgamer7907 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      If you don’t wish to be spoiled, don’t continue, but if you do, then go ahead!
      The last notes are in the same theme as the 3 dragons, foreshadowing that she becomes a dragon after swallowing a secret stone.

    • @GearoxButaBox
      @GearoxButaBox ปีที่แล้ว +71

      @@gratefulgamer7907story spoilers!
      do you mean USE the same instruments as the dragons?

    • @RyanDang2408
      @RyanDang2408 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Yes, it has been hiding under our nose the entire time. Those same 3 notes were in one of the trailers as well.
      Also this is a bit far fetched but if you listen to this main theme you can kinda associate each instrument to a race/character.
      In my opinion drums = gorons, piano = zora, flute = rito, violin = gerudo, sax = link, voices = zonai and erhu= zelda. If you link the erhu to zelda then it's really mind blowing how well it's hidden in the trailer.

    • @See_Sharp
      @See_Sharp ปีที่แล้ว +23

      The whole music is really based on Zelda's lullaby. Makes sense with the story.

    • @haemahn6072
      @haemahn6072 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I have 3 other notes for you then. Plin plin plon...

  • @willwoo760
    @willwoo760 ปีที่แล้ว +2786

    There is just something with the soundtrack of Zelda games, they’re just to good!

    • @tiradeee
      @tiradeee ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They give me huuuge final fantasy vibes

    • @BradenBlorp
      @BradenBlorp ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@tiradeee uhm, According to my calculations, zelda music was before final fantasy. 🤓

    • @TheDingus401
      @TheDingus401 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      @@BradenBlorp This is true (And Zelda is better 🤓)

    • @blushingralseiuwu2222
      @blushingralseiuwu2222 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TheDingus401 Did you hear FF xvi trailer ost? all of it is bangers

    • @tiradeee
      @tiradeee ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@BradenBlorp average zelda fan 🤓

  • @ei..
    @ei.. ปีที่แล้ว +1641

    After over a week of non stop playing I finally beat the game. Breath of the wild was my favorite game I've ever played, but it feels like a tech demo in comparison to tears of the kingdom! I don't know how they're going to top this master piece with the next Zelda game.

    • @winover4609
      @winover4609 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Ne t'en fais pas, on se posait déjà cette question quand Breath of the wild est sorti

    • @hylianro
      @hylianro ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Not a masterpiece but it's infinitely better than botw, I think they can easily top this if they play their cards right

    • @EmjayMusic05
      @EmjayMusic05 ปีที่แล้ว +193

      @@hylianro honestly if this isnt a masterpiece, im not sure what is

    • @Tusskie
      @Tusskie ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is what I tell myself everytime there's a new ssb. Outside of adding these fan requested characters,how are they going to top this? Oh you can play it on the go and play it at home using the portable version as a controller? Wow! That's very convenient since we're short on wiimotes! Outside of adding these very specific characters and bringing back others, how are they going to top this? EVERYONE'S HERE?

    • @asger7160
      @asger7160 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I'd say they'll take a step back from making such a massive game and maybe go back to something like twilight Princess and skyward sword style maybe, I'm happy with either but it will be very hard to tip botw and totk for sure

  • @duskendawne2239
    @duskendawne2239 ปีที่แล้ว +1583

    The Zonai voices in the beginning and the main melody are amazing

    • @Josbird
      @Josbird ปีที่แล้ว +68

      For real the tension that intro builds before the triumphant main melody is so delicious

    • @789syrus789
      @789syrus789 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      That’s Zonai? I just thought it meant Demon King incoming

    • @piccolo9365
      @piccolo9365 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It would go hard over some drum n bass

    • @kdraws123
      @kdraws123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      but what they say

    • @pedrorodrigo9560
      @pedrorodrigo9560 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      ​@@789syrus789the Demon King theme is Paino, this voices are to represent Rauru seal and the Zonai

  • @quentinmorel2125
    @quentinmorel2125 ปีที่แล้ว +2204

    1:40 that drop 🤯🤯

    • @no-nowu5444
      @no-nowu5444 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      thx for replay button

    • @ibuporfiado
      @ibuporfiado ปีที่แล้ว +44

      The classic click to Switch trailers

    • @alaynac1610
      @alaynac1610 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      shivers

    • @Ash-bl7vm
      @Ash-bl7vm ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@ibuporfiado no, it’s not a reference to the switch click. Aunouma said in an interview that it represents a clap, since hands are a big motif in the game (The mural, Links hand…)

    • @Kade_Bauman
      @Kade_Bauman ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Literally unbelievable. It makes my bones feel like jell-o

  • @FlintSH
    @FlintSH ปีที่แล้ว +959

    AHHHHH it feels so good hearing the actual full version finally

    • @4MonsterhunterStory
      @4MonsterhunterStory ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is a cute statement of yours

    • @tmdtheminidiamond8552
      @tmdtheminidiamond8552 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its not the full thing as it is missing the big saxophone section

    • @FlintSH
      @FlintSH ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@tmdtheminidiamond8552 That's exclusively in the trailer theme. It's a different track all-together.

    • @phoenix9531
      @phoenix9531 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@4MonsterhunterStory why so?

    • @JackSucksAtCIips
      @JackSucksAtCIips 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@4MonsterhunterStory Why so?

  • @clentix3616
    @clentix3616 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +246

    In 10 years, this theme will come haunting back as nostalgia.

    • @AnmarBatarfi
      @AnmarBatarfi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes.

    • @LUCAMEARDIARAUJO
      @LUCAMEARDIARAUJO 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Just like BOTW's? ABSOLUTELY, I PLAYED TOTK JUST YESTERDAY AND IT ALREADY FEELS NOSTALGIC 😭

    • @randomstuff14688
      @randomstuff14688 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@LUCAMEARDIARAUJO Ikr. I just created a new save to play through it again and it really does already feel that way. I pretty much played ToTK for the first time like the minute it came out last year and I had some very important life events play out around that time which I now can't help but associate with ToTK as a result!

    • @cobaltordinaire5219
      @cobaltordinaire5219 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      "Hey remember that one sequel to that open world zelda that turned itself into BK Nuts and Bolts?"

    • @jamestheviking983
      @jamestheviking983 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cobaltordinaire5219yeah it was amazing

  • @akake5237
    @akake5237 ปีที่แล้ว +2458

    I've been waiting forever for Zelda Totk to come out. This game actually did not disappoint me. It's the best game of my life. GOTY in 2023

    • @asc3nded397
      @asc3nded397 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      I will riot is TOTK doesn’t win GOTY lol. This game is phenomenal and worth every single second of the six year wait.

    • @d4ever649
      @d4ever649 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was anxiously awaiting for so long. I can’t believe it’s here!!

    • @zachrabaznaz7687
      @zachrabaznaz7687 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@asc3nded397 Really depends. Miracles like this game exist, so other miracles may too. The year is long! Silksong could come out this year too, and we have no idea how good that'd be

    • @theplanetsaturnlol
      @theplanetsaturnlol ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@zachrabaznaz7687 nah tears takes it easily

    • @aiexzs
      @aiexzs ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@theplanetsaturnlol tears vs silksong is actually a worthy battle

  • @aidandonohue1414
    @aidandonohue1414 ปีที่แล้ว +4846

    I love the end of the game when he goes up to Ganondorf and says, "It's over, I'm Zelda, and this is my legend, my Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom."

    • @p5yw3
      @p5yw3 ปีที่แล้ว +484

      Truly one of the moments in gaming history

    • @VioletLunaChan
      @VioletLunaChan ปีที่แล้ว +626

      For real, it hit so hard when Ganondorf said "There will be no more The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, this will be my Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom"
      One of my favourite lines, right along with "It's Ganondorf Time"

    • @vivaangupta969
      @vivaangupta969 ปีที่แล้ว +375

      @@VioletLunaChan i loved the part where he said "It's gloomin' time" and proceeded to gloom all over the place

    • @cloudshines812
      @cloudshines812 ปีที่แล้ว +251

      @@vivaangupta969 Don’t forget the scene where Zelda said “its tearin time” and started tearin all over the kingdom.
      *And yes that actually happens in the game 😂*

    • @MyUsernameIsGoofy
      @MyUsernameIsGoofy ปีที่แล้ว +163

      I loved the part where Link, Zelda and ganondorf teamed up and zelda said "all three of us will need to combine our force... Our triforce."

  • @mikeyy7328
    @mikeyy7328 ปีที่แล้ว +899

    This slaps so hard you don’t even understand, like the creepy beginning because of the chanting that sounds like it’s in reverse but there’s this build up with the strings in the background that’s faint at first but it gets louder and louder. Then all that build up leads to the flute coming in that pierces through the chanting then everything stops and out comes everything. You can no longer hear the chanting because it’s filled with triumph and hope because Link is here. He pierced through chanting and uneasiness of the beginning just like the flute. Then you think it can’t get any better they go and bring it even higher and it just sounds great. It’s only at the end the chanting and uneasiness comes back in just like the theme of the game(possibly haven’t finished it yet) of an infinite cycle. Where the darkness comes in then the light shines and in the end darkness sweeps back in and it starts all over again.

    • @mariapacheco9601
      @mariapacheco9601 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I think the chanting actually is in reverse of zeldas lullaby and the logo is an ouroborus representing the time paradox

    • @bloocarracer333
      @bloocarracer333 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mariapacheco9601 What's the time paradox?

    • @anthonyianmonday
      @anthonyianmonday ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@bloocarracer333 you’ll know if you’ve played the game and done all the memories :) 👍

    • @bloocarracer333
      @bloocarracer333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anthonyianmonday lmk

    • @jasonyeh3595
      @jasonyeh3595 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anthonyianmondaynot really time paradox more like regular ol’ time just perceived in different perspectives
      The only “paradox-ish” part would be there are two sets of things exists in the same space and time across BOTW and some part of TOTK but that’s just viewed from our all-knowing perspective

  • @b3ckybot
    @b3ckybot ปีที่แล้ว +488

    0:27 the botw motif make me tear up every time it was used in game.. just SO GOOD

    • @whitelock1258
      @whitelock1258 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      A certified Tear(s of the Kingdom) moment

    • @ninjafrog6966
      @ninjafrog6966 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You mean a sequel uses things from its prequel?!?! I for one am shocked at this amazing revelation!

    • @pjweaver8496
      @pjweaver8496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ninjafrog6966 no one is surprised about it, it just sounds good. stop being a loser

    • @mxrcvrii
      @mxrcvrii ปีที่แล้ว +64

      @@ninjafrog6966yo, pipe down, they were just saying they like the motif use…

    • @hailtheisaac
      @hailtheisaac ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@ninjafrog6966 Yall just hate fun atp 💀

  • @abbylovesfrogs1
    @abbylovesfrogs1 ปีที่แล้ว +953

    i love the use of the botw theme in this

    • @Sn1pEzTV
      @Sn1pEzTV ปีที่แล้ว +116

      How it should be for a sequel, always stick to the previous title's theme, but add a new twist to it, that makes it perfect

    • @cocob0l0
      @cocob0l0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sn1pEzTV What prequel bro?

    • @mrpixelcactus6810
      @mrpixelcactus6810 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Sn1pEzTV the use of prequel is wrong here if breath of the wild was a prequel then tears of the kingdom would have had to be out before breath of the wild, a sequel is a movie or game that takes place before the original such as age of calamity which takes place before breath of the wild but came out after. sorry for nerding out

    • @Sn1pEzTV
      @Sn1pEzTV ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@mrpixelcactus6810 nope, prequel is before, sequel is after, Star Wars 1-3 are prequels and 7-9 sequels to the original Trilogy. BotW is the OG Game, Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity is the prequel and Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel. and in this case i was reffering to BotW as the prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, which it is from TotK's pov. So everything i said is correct.

    • @Sn1pEzTV
      @Sn1pEzTV ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cocob0l0 Tears of the Kingdom is the Sequel to Breath of the Wild, so the prequel to Tears of the Kingdom is Breath of the Wild... lost logic while writing that comment? or i guess while reading mine?

  • @HawkeGaming
    @HawkeGaming ปีที่แล้ว +284

    5 Months, 270 Hours, 152 Shrines, 145 Caves, 5 Sages, 1 Master Sword and 0 Teleports.
    This is the best game I've ever played

    • @ShcrumboBumboGaming
      @ShcrumboBumboGaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      0 teleports??

    • @HawkeGaming
      @HawkeGaming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ShcrumboBumboGaming Yes

    • @jadennguyen2852
      @jadennguyen2852 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ShcrumboBumboGaming no warping

    • @ShcrumboBumboGaming
      @ShcrumboBumboGaming 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@jadennguyen2852 I understand, it’s just crazy how the entire game he did not warp. But thank you for your kindness.

    • @leonkennedy3398
      @leonkennedy3398 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why now teleports?

  • @MattSuddarth
    @MattSuddarth ปีที่แล้ว +1414

    That saxophone at 1:11 gets me every time

    • @n00buo
      @n00buo ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Clarinet*

    • @MattSuddarth
      @MattSuddarth ปีที่แล้ว +197

      ​@@n00buo Nah, I play both. It's definitely an alto saxophone.

    • @alexanderivory-brown118
      @alexanderivory-brown118 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      The jazz component to this track is just perfect. I like that throughout the soundtrack you get a mix of it with EDM/Techno and its a combination that I just adore.

    • @dc_shiki
      @dc_shiki ปีที่แล้ว +11

      There’s no doubt about it. In this soudtrack, it seems to be the most unique part.

    • @dragon1130
      @dragon1130 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yeah, someone at Nintendo really loves them some Jazz.

  • @R-2500
    @R-2500 ปีที่แล้ว +801

    This has to be some of the best music I’ve ever heard, not just in a video game but in general, right at 1:42 when it really hits just blows you away

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats respectable, I dont feel the same as you but I do respect you opinion

    • @jumentoqueanima
      @jumentoqueanima ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.

    • @grandmasterofsex
      @grandmasterofsex ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryancadek Then don't say shit then?

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zelda music has also been amazing when covered by The Consouls - can't wait to see what they do with ToTK after their brilliant BoTW covers (Edit: spelling)

    • @schlock8922
      @schlock8922 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know, right? Whenever I listen to this games music I sometimes like to close my eyes and imagine the orchestra playing this. Gives me chills every time, especially because I know how it feels to play something that sounds this fun.

  • @hollowknightplayer2051
    @hollowknightplayer2051 ปีที่แล้ว +367

    1:40 those 3 notes gave me chills 3 different times, the music just hits way too damn hard

    • @iPhony_16
      @iPhony_16 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same that part is beautiful

    • @turtlefalcon5546
      @turtlefalcon5546 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And then it transitions with a sound effect that I believe is used on the dragon tears in the game. Beautiful.

  • @bill930505
    @bill930505 ปีที่แล้ว +512

    I love that when you hear the first four piano notes, it hits you back to the BotW theme’s composition.

  • @TrailerParkBros
    @TrailerParkBros ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I put this on my gym Playlist and let me tell you, I swear my power level doubled when the song came on

    • @ZeldaUniverseTV
      @ZeldaUniverseTV  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This song fills you with power, wisdom and courage!

    • @boshman78
      @boshman78 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ZeldaUniverseTV Almost like some kind of tri force. 🤣

    • @elpolitologo2297
      @elpolitologo2297 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did

  • @KRESpeedGamer
    @KRESpeedGamer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    pinned comment aged badly

    • @joshberlo7609
      @joshberlo7609 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KRESpeedGamer only reason this didn’t win was cuz botw won a few years ago imo. Baldurs gate doesn’t do what this game does. Tho I will say that it’s similar enough to botw that I can understand from an actual legitimate critical standpoint as to why it wouldn’t win, but it’s absolutely not why it didn’t.

    • @risepl753
      @risepl753 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@joshberlo7609 TOTK lost because it wasn't good enough of a sequel, BG3 won because it shook the industry to the point where it has set a new standard of qualitiy, totally deserved.

    • @Valstrax420
      @Valstrax420 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@risepl753 Its literally botw again with a crap non existent story.

    • @f4tbo1z69
      @f4tbo1z69 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@joshberlo7609exactly

    • @craycrayg6219
      @craycrayg6219 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Valstrax420 Have you even played ToTK...?

  • @oliyes406
    @oliyes406 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    My first thought when searching this game up after a year was:
    “People hate this game? Why?”

    • @TheoRink
      @TheoRink หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly why do people hate it so much

    • @therealaakarjain
      @therealaakarjain 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeah it's frustrating to see so much hate online as someone who really enjoyed the game. I think it comes down to two things - the big one being that BotW just set impossibly high standards for a follow-up in people's minds. But I also like to imagine there's something a bit more subtle going on - it's been 6 years since BotW came out, and in those 6 years a lot of shit can happen (and has happened). To many, life may have seemed a lot more carefree back in 2017-18, with BotW being a big part of those memories. Or, on the flipside, maybe BotW helped them get through tough times - either way, these players were able to form deeper connections to that game. In 2023, it may be harder for them to enjoy TotK the same way. Those players are older, more cynical, more keenly aware of BotW's flaws - and thus more likely to be disappointed by TotK's flaws, rather than being blown away regardless like they may have been with BotW.

  • @hati8040
    @hati8040 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    The first comment didn't age well

    • @henrythemuthafuckineighth
      @henrythemuthafuckineighth 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But dammit, it should’ve.

    • @Lyds18
      @Lyds18 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hati8040 what’s it say?

    • @roblivingston7111
      @roblivingston7111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@Lyds18 “who’s ready for this theme to play when it wins GOTY?”
      It won in our hearts.

  • @lonk1828
    @lonk1828 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Still think Totk should've won GOTY BG3 is overrated.

  • @Zoles.
    @Zoles. ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Zelda's never fails to have an emotional impact on me. I truly admire the way they seamlessly incorporated the teaser trailer theme into the main theme, fusing it with the iconic melody from Breath of the Wild.
    It's a flawless combination that evokes both nostalgia and excitement for what lies ahead.
    Finally being able to listen to the complete version brings immense satisfaction and is an incredibly fulfilling experience.
    *Thank you for this masterpiece*

  • @Maxippo
    @Maxippo ปีที่แล้ว +178

    1:40 gave me chills, probably because it was the first thing i heard when watching the nintendo direct in 2021 when nintendo revealed the sky islands to us

    • @jockson7574
      @jockson7574 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And they removed some

  • @oliverwasson1957
    @oliverwasson1957 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    I can’t believe humans made this song, that’s how good it is. The beginning transcends me to another level

    • @cooldebt
      @cooldebt ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Also unbelievable are the jazz covers of Zelda music by The Consouls. Can't wait for them to cover ToTK after hearing what they did with BoTW music

    • @blackattack1840
      @blackattack1840 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I thought the Zonai made it

  • @NotPreston24
    @NotPreston24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Do you still​ love me if i was a worm
    -Zelda to link

  • @SylverScourge
    @SylverScourge ปีที่แล้ว +235

    The ending part that plays the light dragon theme is sending me. This game is a musical masterpiece

    • @ramennoodles337
      @ramennoodles337 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      and the song is actually Zelda's lullaby. So Zelda becoming a dragon was hinted in the trailer and NO ONE ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD

    • @NeoncloudFF
      @NeoncloudFF ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ramennoodles337 I just realized this too and it is actually this kind of composing that turns a musical score turn from pure accompaniment to essential storytelling. Masterclass.

    • @TeeArCreep
      @TeeArCreep 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ramennoodles337 well, we didn't even know people turning into eternal dragons was possible.

    • @jockson7574
      @jockson7574 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s the ocarina of time theme

  • @Hunter-1028
    @Hunter-1028 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Sad it didn't win goty but it still did get the best action/adventure game🎉

  • @brennanmacaspac6413
    @brennanmacaspac6413 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    After 75 hours I finally beat it. When I heard it at the end of the game I was just smiling the entire time. Tears of the kingdom is probably the most beautiful game I’ve ever played.

    • @_deepcalm_
      @_deepcalm_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      took me around 105 hours to beat the game, but im gonna atleast put in 200 more hours

    • @pdjinne65
      @pdjinne65 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Took me 5 days; and yeah it's a masterpiece. Nintendo did it again!

    • @MegabyteMusician
      @MegabyteMusician ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i beat the game around the 180 hour mark! but I defo was putting it off quite a bit. Had an eye surgery the other day so decided to just beat the game the night before and it was glorious haha

    • @BenjerDaMan
      @BenjerDaMan ปีที่แล้ว

      That includes Ganon.

    • @kikosawa
      @kikosawa ปีที่แล้ว

      That quickly?! How?

  • @Someonewhoexists-nw1pj
    @Someonewhoexists-nw1pj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Pinned comment aged like poop, but still we won something

    • @armanghazaryan5353
      @armanghazaryan5353 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Even if TOTK did get nothing it wouldn't become worse. The Zelda series already proved that it's above time, trends, and questionable awards. One day TGA may be forgotten like E3, but Tears of the Kingdom will always be considered a cult classic. :)

    • @thecultofcaged
      @thecultofcaged 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@armanghazaryan5353 do you even know what a cult classic is? Zelda extremely popular this game will just be a regular classic.

    • @armanghazaryan5353
      @armanghazaryan5353 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thecultofcaged I understand, but I’ve also noticed this game had a lot of haters and gained criticism

  • @fabiopauli420
    @fabiopauli420 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    0:37 is when you know you are sold

  • @KarurdaK666
    @KarurdaK666 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    For yalls info the instrument 0:50 here is called an “erhu”

  • @chrisrey0018
    @chrisrey0018 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Cant get enough of that beginning!! Soo good

    • @doodlydooyt
      @doodlydooyt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I keep coming back because of that part! 😆

    • @upside_you_mop
      @upside_you_mop ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best part

  • @RammerHammer
    @RammerHammer ปีที่แล้ว +65

    When the violins hit at 1:04 I get goosebumps every time, this theme is a masterpiece!

  • @armintargaryen9216
    @armintargaryen9216 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    The pinned comment 💀

  • @Gegebening
    @Gegebening 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    dont let that bear furries won TGA, vote for TOTK!

  • @gochiefs206
    @gochiefs206 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    this game did something to my soul

    • @d00p58
      @d00p58 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i played and finished it a year and a month ago and i still feel the feeling in my soul every once in a while

    • @gochiefs206
      @gochiefs206 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@d00p58 right I go back and play every so often it’s just so good

  • @RealCFZ
    @RealCFZ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    It may not win GOTY, but at least we won Best Action and part of the GOTY orchestra.

  • @JoboVT
    @JoboVT ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Absolute perfection. Such a glorious game and I'm so happy I got to play it with nothing spoiled

    • @jalikon175
      @jalikon175 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah seeing everything for yourself the first time is so cool

    • @dillweed8766
      @dillweed8766 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      all that build up, for the tears and the ending, my god what a fantastic experience blind

    • @mercury2157
      @mercury2157 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had the light dragon story spoiled but luckily nothing else

    • @summonerofcats
      @summonerofcats ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mercury2157 Same. I also saw the Gerudo boss but that's it

    • @mosiarmstrong
      @mosiarmstrong ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you manage that when this game was absolutely everywhere?

  • @raickstanley
    @raickstanley ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I just love how Breath of the Wild's theme symbolizes both discovery and bonding while Tears of the Kingdom harkens back to something more progressive, like a hero's triumph over something greater.

  • @ThrumondFrost
    @ThrumondFrost ปีที่แล้ว +104

    The last few notes being the start of Zeldas Lullaby is very fitting. If you know, you know.

    • @frogpocalypse
      @frogpocalypse ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Especially since it is played with an erhu or a spike fiddle, which is the instrument that represents the dragons

    • @Elden-Bear
      @Elden-Bear ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frogpocalypseSo the instruments being used for the dragons. Zelda’s lullaby. Light dragon
      They hinted it in the beginning

  • @IcyCryce
    @IcyCryce ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love how the zonai voices have been super eerie since the teaser trailer, now we vibin, also this was a treat to listen to during the end credits

    • @mouton-jk9xm
      @mouton-jk9xm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      are zonai voices reversed speech?

  • @TheCherubim4
    @TheCherubim4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Pinned comment aged well

    • @MB26535
      @MB26535 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Like milk from Lon Lon Ranch

  • @aqqalureimer6157
    @aqqalureimer6157 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I know 100% in somewhere in another universe TOTK wins 😂

  • @JarumaruKnox
    @JarumaruKnox ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Is this the official theme made from Nintendo?

    • @komati7046
      @komati7046 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Yes, this plays at the end of the credits

    • @JarumaruKnox
      @JarumaruKnox ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@komati7046 Nice to know. Thanks:)

  • @AXTAlejandro
    @AXTAlejandro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Who is here after TOTK was defeated for Game of the Year? 😢😢😢

    • @orangeemoji8597
      @orangeemoji8597 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      i love this game but baldurs gate 3 deserved it. came out of left field Swinging

    • @Hopefull4you
      @Hopefull4you 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My first reaction was anger. I was angry that it lost. But I should have been celebrating how good of a game Baldur's Gate 3 must be if it beat TOTK

  • @fenrizasukaxd
    @fenrizasukaxd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    I remember a lot the first time I played Tears Of The Kingdom of the best experiences playing video games, it was the best birthday gift I have ever received, thanks mom

    • @ChibiYesi857a
      @ChibiYesi857a 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Aww, I'm glad you enjoyed Tears of the Kingdom. It was a lot of fun. I played this on day one and it was also the day I graduated from college. Best graduation gift ever.😊

    • @Jeongjuhyun
      @Jeongjuhyun 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lucky lad, wish I was at your age getting gifts from mum.
      Do not forget the amazing memories with mum, keep on going!

    • @sm2801
      @sm2801 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thats the sweetest thing ever 🥹

  • @eggy7346
    @eggy7346 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That instrumentation of Zelda's Lullaby is some Xenoblade 3 levels of musical foreshadowing, my word

  • @byronius7012
    @byronius7012 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    [SPOILER WARNING]
    I can't believe the foreshadowing that Zelda becomes a dragon was hidden in the main theme THE WHOLE TIME. The Zelda's Lullaby motif at the end is played on an erhu, which is used for the dragon themes.

    • @Ash-bl7vm
      @Ash-bl7vm ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for spoiling without warning :/

    • @byronius7012
      @byronius7012 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Ash-bl7vm Damn, sorry about that. Figured the game's been out for long enough that most people would know already. I'll add a warning though

  • @tpo6462
    @tpo6462 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In my opinion 0:00 to 0:35 Is my favorite part idk why but It Just gives me a lot of Hype

  • @ElFily32
    @ElFily32 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You can't make a grown man tear up with just three notes
    And then: 2:29

    • @wisdom_mikroteros
      @wisdom_mikroteros ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The fact that they're played by an erhu... if you know, you know

    • @lylserb7818
      @lylserb7818 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wisdom_mikroteros I CRIED SO HARD

    • @wisdom_mikroteros
      @wisdom_mikroteros ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lylserb7818 ME TOO.

    • @frogpocalypse
      @frogpocalypse ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I noticed too... subtle foreshadowing

    • @thelordofchaos-2009
      @thelordofchaos-2009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spoilers
      But they used the same instrument as the dragon theme in Zelda’s lullaby because Zelda dragon

  • @alejandro20271
    @alejandro20271 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This is by far the best video game music, (in my opinion). It’s awesome, the saxophone, erhu, strings, piccolo, and every other instrument blended so well. Truly a masterpiece!

  • @Leavce
    @Leavce ปีที่แล้ว +29

    After 120 hrs and beating the game, I can confidently say this is one of the best games ive ever played

  • @spacetaco2792
    @spacetaco2792 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    This is amazing but I wish it included the epic sax solo from the trailer that happens after "our last line of defense will be link"

    • @jacobirish8118
      @jacobirish8118 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats a different song entirely though

    • @tragnark5602
      @tragnark5602 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacobirish8118 which one?

    • @echoow
      @echoow ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@tragnark5602 exactly what I've been wondering as well, though i think that the sax section was maybe written exclusively for that trailer? if so, then it's a shame because that part went crazy

    • @doodlydooyt
      @doodlydooyt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@echoow it is unfortunately but still i be jammin hard to that

    • @claytongreenlee7808
      @claytongreenlee7808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacobirish8118 What is the song called? Ive been looking everywhere for it

  • @charlesbronson2926
    @charlesbronson2926 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm glad elden ring and totk aren't competing for GOTY

    • @TimelessKidd
      @TimelessKidd ปีที่แล้ว +10

      elden ring would get CLAPPED easily tbh

    • @maxpash6133
      @maxpash6133 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@TimelessKidd I wouldn't be so sure about that. They've both got very similar critical and audience reception, and a fair amount of haters as well.

  • @JetSetDman
    @JetSetDman ปีที่แล้ว +5

    [SPOILERS]
    I just realized the sneaky bastards Nintendo hinted at the Light Dragon being Zelda way before the game came out by ending one of the trailers with Zelda's Lullaby being played on the same instrument that's used for the dragon theme

  • @JorgeRodriguez-gf3xs
    @JorgeRodriguez-gf3xs ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Part of this song should have been in the title screen at least a version of it. I don't like silent title screen :c having such a masterpiece

  • @Nat-20_yt
    @Nat-20_yt หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As an aspiring high school band teacher
    You best believe im having my future students play this fire

  • @Quantum0388
    @Quantum0388 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    0:45 this gives me chills every time

  • @matthewferrone
    @matthewferrone ปีที่แล้ว +38

    At long last the most anticipated sequel is finally here

  • @NoahE01
    @NoahE01 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I've never heard instruments sound so much like vocals 0:49

    • @Big.Catto512
      @Big.Catto512 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's the Chinese instrument, Erhu ~!

    • @NoahE01
      @NoahE01 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Big.Catto512 it’s so beautiful!!

    • @Big.Catto512
      @Big.Catto512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NoahE01 Indeed it's ~

    • @luvhaiyang
      @luvhaiyang ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Big.Catto512 it in someways is very similar to a violin/viola :)

    • @Big.Catto512
      @Big.Catto512 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@luvhaiyang You can say so since it also uses bow and strings to play :D

  • @MrLinkDeity
    @MrLinkDeity 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Totally would’ve won GOTY if Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t out, but Baldur’s Gate 3 is a very worthy winner and I encourage everyone here to try it!

    • @the_peak
      @the_peak 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Personally I though Alan wake 2 and re4 were better than totk, but man this games music cannot be beat

    • @Someonewhoexists-nw1pj
      @Someonewhoexists-nw1pj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@the_peakAND WE STILL LOST IN THAT CATEGORY 😭😭😭😭

    • @thormag
      @thormag 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Someonewhoexists-nw1pj I mean you were running against Soken. That's a hard wall to break through.

  • @midori4789
    @midori4789 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hi do you have the depths music? Specifically when you drop down?

    • @banukaii
      @banukaii ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I seriously dont know how no one has uploaded that one yet.

  • @Yourboitom
    @Yourboitom หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Yo this gave me chills when i first heard it

  • @herecomesdatboi3248
    @herecomesdatboi3248 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is no one gonna talk about the little 8-bit instrument in the background at 1:15 ?

  • @alexicon0
    @alexicon0 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This game is so much better than BOTW imo

  • @adzerts7851
    @adzerts7851 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    0:22 - I can’t describe the way this part makes me feel

  • @HHGamingOfficial
    @HHGamingOfficial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Geez, I remember this theme went so unnecessarily hard at the part of the game where Ganondorf says "It's dorfin' time..." and proceeds to dorf on everyone in Hyrule. Best game I've ever played.

  • @ayzix-polytopia3854
    @ayzix-polytopia3854 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    One thing I really like over BOTW is the greatly improved soundtrack

  • @jdawg1086
    @jdawg1086 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Never thought I'd feel the same way I did hearing the Hyrule Field theme in OoT for the first time, but this theme did it. Absolutely beautiful

  • @dwinkite
    @dwinkite 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Here celebrating Totk’s one year anniversary. Phenomenal game.

    • @AdrianHernandez-rn1sq
      @AdrianHernandez-rn1sq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You are so right. People hate on this game because how it retcons the past Zelda titles and its connection with BOTW and while that is true, this game is just so good, cheers to many more years

    • @shyguykid7935
      @shyguykid7935 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AdrianHernandez-rn1sq I just believe that it takes place on a completely separate timeline.

    • @AdrianHernandez-rn1sq
      @AdrianHernandez-rn1sq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shyguykid7935 that’s what I believe too

    • @BowlOSoup6661
      @BowlOSoup6661 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@AdrianHernandez-rn1sq It's hard to bring myself to like this game.
      It's enjoyable, but I feel as if it's too much like BotW. Music that plays in specific areas, a bigger variety of enemies like those little things from Twilight Princess that you can Hookshot to rip off their helmet, and more dungeons would've made this game much better, and not, as much as I hate to say it, $70 DLC.
      I still love this game but I don't wanna be thinking the entire time I'm playing a game "Oh that would've been cool. What a missed opportunity"

  • @spencerweiss6337
    @spencerweiss6337 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    After saving Zelda, it's 0:36 that hits hardest for me

  • @Projects.In.Motion
    @Projects.In.Motion ปีที่แล้ว +45

    @ 0:01 What is this called in musical production my music scholars of TH-cam? other than dope of course.

    • @theninjustice138
      @theninjustice138 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Reverse vocalizations

    • @riccardovacca6707
      @riccardovacca6707 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Chopped reversed vocals and the crash is filtered to sound like a Shhhhh plus some other SFX

    • @kxtxklysm
      @kxtxklysm หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Chopping - Chopping musical or audio tracks, shuffling them, and reversing them, to give suspense or an unnatural yet melodic tone to it

    • @jockson7574
      @jockson7574 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dead Zonai people

  • @kkidhatr
    @kkidhatr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    this theme is genuinely peak when it comes to opening themes for ANYTHING. it cannot get better than this

  • @LiljaMothingway
    @LiljaMothingway ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love how at 1:34 they play the BotW leitmotif 3 times in a row to signify this game is "3x" botw with the sky, surface, and depths

    • @mide8845
      @mide8845 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      maybe you're reading into it too much

  • @berry.1uvr
    @berry.1uvr ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Oh my god I need the sheet music for EVERY PART IN THIS PIECE.

  • @icrew1422
    @icrew1422 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    GOTY IN OUR HEARTS GUYS

    • @wordedhalo6746
      @wordedhalo6746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Silly title doesn’t make it GotY. When it comes down to the actual best game of the year this takes the spot hands down.

    • @icrew1422
      @icrew1422 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wordedhalo6746who asked ?

    • @wordedhalo6746
      @wordedhalo6746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@icrew1422 I’m agreeing with you? Reading comprehension issues or are you always this combative?