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BOTW is essentially “imagine waking up from a really deep sleep vaguely remembering you were supposed to do something important, only to learn that you were supposed to save the world and 100 years ago you **lost**.”
One of the really fun things about the BotW soundtrack is that the songs vary a little based on things like time of day and weather. So while you do hear a lot of the same music, it also changes as you go. For example, the Hyrule Castle has an indoor and outdoor theme, and it switches based on where you are.
This is basically a style of video game music pioneered by the first Mario Galaxy. Nintendo kept using it since with different instrumental tracks and things that just fade in and out of the track.
@@ShiroKage009I'm pretty sure the entire Donkey Kong Country series had that as a major part of it, even back on the SNES. Music would be slightly adjusted based on if you were abive/below water. And certain environments had sounds like wind, ship creaking, buzzing, and even mining that was all blended into the music.
I love these kinds of dynamic or adaptive soundtracks that change based on what's happening in the game. Even down to fighting games like Third Strike, where the music transitions to the next part of the song after the next round starts. Even as far back as Sonic the hedgehog 3, were act one played the original version of the song, and act two of the Zone plays a remix
The reason that the field battle theme sounds wild and unstructured at the start is because it's technically just a blueprint. Additional instruments and motifs will pick up and fade out depending on how the battle is going, almost generating music as you fight. There's a video titled "Invisible Sound Design in Breath of The Wild" that goes over this and a bunch of other quirks in the soundtrack during gameplay, it's worth checking out if you're interested in that kind of thing!
One thing that should be noted is that some music changes depending on danger and time. For example, the field battle theme. If you fight a common monster, the theme is simple; not that epic. Showing how weak and pathetic your enemy is. But if you are fighting a particularly powerful monster or if you are fighting a large group, the battle theme becomes epic. This can change mid-battle. As you kill enemies or even when enemies appear out of nowhere.
Spot on with the epilogue. Didn't felt it when I played BotW for the first time, as I was new to the franchise, but second playthrough, after having played some more Zelda games, knowing the main theme, it hit very hard.
Hyrule Castle is the seat of power for the rulers of the land most Zelda games take place in. In Breath of the Wild it serves as the final dungeon because it was seized by the enemy and used as the enemy's base from which to destroy the land. You're taking it back, that's why the theme sounds both ominous and epic.
@@RobGamesOn Yes, but before that Ganon manifested within the castle, seized it, and launched his assault on Hyrule from within. Nothing I said is wrong, I just left something out. Really, considering how things play out, there'd be no difference if Ganon wasn't imprisoned but instead just content to let Link come to him like he always is.
If you like the BOTW music, I would definitely suggest checking out some key themes from other Zelda games. Probably the most influential is Ocarina of Time, but I'll go ahead and list some popular bangers from a few games (sorted by game but otherwise in no particular order): Ocarina of Time (for this game, you actually play many of the songs on an Ocarina, so I'll be posting the main theme and then what that theme is called when Link learns it and what the fanbase knows it as): 1. Lost Woods (Saria's Song) 2. Windmill Hut (Song of Storms) 3. Temple of Time (Song of Time) 4. Princess Zelda (Zelda's Lullaby) 5. Gerudo Valley 6. Kokiri Forest 7. Kakariko Village 8. Zora's Domain 9. Hyrule Field 10. Title Theme Majora's Mask: 1. Song of Healing 2. Astral Observatory 3. Stone Tower Temple 4. Title Theme 5. Giant's Theme Twilight Princess: 1. Title Theme 2. Hyrule Field 3. Midna's Theme 4. Hyrule Castle 5. Ilia's Theme 6. Gerudo Desert 7. File Select (best rendition of the Fairy Fountain theme IMO) 8. Midna's Lament 9. Sacred Grove 10. Malo Mart Wind Waker: 1. Title Theme 2. The Legendary Hero 3. Outset Island 4. Dragon Roost Island 5. Departure/Pirate Ship 6. Windfall Island 7. Farewell Hyrule King 8. Inside a House 9. The Great Sea 10. Molgera Battle Skyward Sword: 1. Main Theme 2. Romance in the Air 3. Fi’s Gratitude 4. Groose's Theme 5. Crimson Loftwing Link's Awakening (Remake, Preferably): 1. Tal Tal Heights 2. Mabe Village 3. Ballad of the Windfish 4. Link's Awakening 5. Shop Spirit Tracks: 1. Opening 2. Aboda Village 3. Castle Town 4. In the Fields 5. Realm Overworld A Link Between Worlds: 1. Lorule Main Theme 2. Lorule Castle 3. Hilda's Theme 4. Hyrule Castle 5. Death Mountain Miscellaneous: 1. Palace Theme (Zelda II) 2. Linebeck's Theme (Phantom Hourglass) 3. Hyrule Castle (Inside) (Breath of the Wild) 4. Minish Village (Minish Cap) 5. Dungeon Theme (The Legend of Zelda) I'm sure I missed a lot though, and obviously these lists have been influenced by my opinions, but I'd say those 60 are a good summary of the series and its amazing music. Edit: Added some I forgot
You can't just not include the final boss battle music from Spirit Tracks, man! Also, the title screen music from Tri Force Heroes. Underrated masterpiece.
you said you were confused whether Hyrule Castle sounds heroic or ominous, and the answer is: both the castle itself is ominous, while your character (Link) is heroic
One little tidbit I haven't seen anyone else mention: the instrument that Kass is playing is actually a _bandoneon,_ a cousin of the accordion that lacks the register switches that let the accordion play in different registers. It's a mechanically simpler instrument, but it can carry the same versatility if the musician knows what they're doing. (Also difficult to tell in the image: Kass is, like, _3 meters tall._ Big blue bird-dad, is Kass, and we love him.)
Really upset the Nintendo Switch 2017 Presentation theme wasn't a part of this. I tear up EVERY time I hear it. It belongs to what is, in my opinion, the best video game trailer of all time. Possibly the best trailer of all time, fullstop.
@gabrielfigueroamusic1661 @gabrielfigueroamusic1661 Can't share links in TH-cam comments, cause they get blocked. Just type in "Zelda Nintendo Switch Presentation trailer" and it should pop up. For just the music, just add "music" to the search and you'll find it.
There is an old theory about the Hyrule Castle theme saying that the footstep we heard are actualy from the death soldier following Link to give him strenght
Oh, this ost is FULL of little musical Easter eggs for the long time fans for example you get to Hyrule's castle and you hear the theme of the castle but you also hear the organ in the bag and you know what character is there and what that means and then woven in you hear your theme, link's theme and you say "this represents me going through all this crap and drowning, even if for a few moments the theme of the bad guy and just sort of overcoming this place" and then you find the princess' chambers and you hear the super iconic "Zelda's lullaby" also woven into the castle theme and you understand that even tho the princess isn't there anymore and hasn't been for 100 years, that this is a safe space as if only by her inhabiting that set of rooms 100 years ago made her chambers impervious to whatever evil influence you hear in the rest of the castle
The Zelda series has built up such a long standing and largerepertoire of music that it can constantly can pull motifs and themes from all over the series in meaningful ways. Breath of the Wild is brilliant in it's subtlety and nuance, standing on its own while still carrying the weight of its predecessors.
They had practice with the Silent Realm music from Skyward. Which also has guardians except there is never a point where you go 'I got this' like for BotW.
Fun little tidbit about Field Battle; depending on how hard you hit an enemy during this little encounter music, a different highhat will play in the music!
Field Battle works in a really interesting way in-game. The different sections transition from one another based on how intense the fight is. If the game thinks you're in danger, it will finish the part it's on and uniquely modulate into the epic section you heard towards the end. There are also so many other details that I won't have room to write in this comment - the attention to detail is immense!!!
Damn I'm so sad that Dark Beast Ganon wasn't on the list, that song makes me cry literally every single time without fail and I've heard it so many times. It's this beautiful mashup of the main theme alongside the horse riding theme and a bunch of other stuff. It plays during the final phase of the final boss and it's just this amazing victory lap with breathtaking visuals and the music always makes me start thinking about how many good times I had with the game *in the middle of the boss battle*. I'm replaying Botw rn and I'm going for near 100% completion before going to fight the final boss and I'm so excited to have that showdown one last time to send off this beautiful game, just in time for the sequel to come out in May Edit: Botw is honestly a bottomless pit of beautiful music I just remembered a bunch that I think could've gone on that list too, but I don't disagree with any of the music on the list, the OST is just that stacked. Off the top of my head theres Horse riding (day and night versions), Monk Maz Koshia, Kakariko Village, Guardian battle, Master Kohga, The Final Trial, Miphas theme, Hyrule Castle INTERIOR (the theme you heard at #10 was the exterior theme), and Gerudo Town
Apparently, the Zelda main theme was created as a last second edition, composed in very little time. They were going to originally use a different song altogether but changed it right before finishing the first game. I forgot most of the details, but I recall hearing something about it.
It was gonna be bolero but they checked and it was like a couple months short of falling into the public domain and they couldn't justify delaying the game for it
The original theme is in EVERY zelda game.. somewhere. The only game where its almost absent from is Ocarina of time. just a few notes in the Hyrule Field theme :P
@@Droobie03 and the fact that the Ballad of the Goddess is essentially just Zelda's Lullaby from OOT, but reversed, is brilliant. A song that sounds amazing both backwards and forwards is impressive.
The Metroid series has some of the best music out there. Everything from the haunting chiptunes of the original to the bombastic Smash Bros remixes are top quality and worth checking out.
Man, just hearing the Epilogue and the Main Theme, my eyes starts to fill with tears, and I was playing the game for the 50th time today. I'm very anxious for Tears of the Kingdom, you should react to the music of the Final Trailer too, it's amazing.
Suggestions for more Zelda reactions: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - - The Champion Mipha (Both Versions) - The Champion Daruk (Both Versions) - Revali, Ace Archer & Aviator (Phase 1&2) - The Champion Urbosa (Both Variations) - Crescendo (Phase 1&2) - Decisive Fight Against Calamity Ganon (All 4 Phases) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - - Opening Title - Hyrule Field (& Night time version) - Final Battle with Ganondorf (All Phases) - Snowpeak Ruins - Credits (Part 1&2) - Hidden Village - Sacred Grove Hyrule Warriors - - Hyrule Field - In The Greenwood - Eclipse of the Sun - Skyloft - Twilight Field - Lake Hylia / The Water Temple - Molgera - Heart of the End
My fav songs that aren't in the video are: Vah Naboris Shrine, Vah Ruta Shrine, Gerudo Town (night), Mipha's song. Basically, all of the soundtrack is really amazing
The Modulga theme has such good implementation in game. The Molduga is a giant sand swimming beast whose presence is accompanied by the rapid drums beats and strings, but as soon as you get the Molduga in a vulnerable state to attack it the strings kick it into high gear and all the instruments of the song join in as you rush it down and lay into it, it creates such a rush and it's a really cool feeling fight
12:35 No your vibes are completely on point. It's a giant camel like autonomous machine, causing sandstorms and lightning strikes. The composers of the Zelda series always manage to make the vibe of the music very fitting and descriptive of the moments where it plays, which goes to show how much skill they have
When they put the original theme into the newer music it always makes me tear up. In TOTK especially because of when it played during a specific cutscene I cried. 😭
Personally I think Hyrule Castle was ranked a bit low in this video, it's a really good song with all it's parts working to tell a story: soldier's marching, an ominous menace looming, using a melody associated with the royal family as a bridge, and even making use of the series low health beep to elude to a desperate struggle, all told by the music as you explore the castle
The amount of things she was able to correctly guess about the game thru only listening to the music is a testament to not only the incredible writing of the music itself, but also her musical intuitiveness!
I adore this game and it's music, it's actually quite a bit stripped back from past games scores but it perfectly fits the vibe the game was going for. A few tracks I would have put on this list if I was making it but was a good little selection! would love to see you check out just like any other Zelda game, they all have bangers.
I never realised how hard the 'field battle' theme slaps EDIT: Props to Emily for nailing some of these names, especially considering she's never seen before, although for future reference: Molduga - mol-DEW-gah, you were pretty close, but there's a bit more a bit of 'yuh' on the 'dew' Naboris - You got it right first time, and they are congas I'm pretty sure Ganon - Also correct, and yes those are dim chords Medoh - Correct first time, pronounced 'meadow' Revali - reh-VAH-lee
In universe kass plays the main theme with lyrics in the dlc and its apparantly a song passed down through generations with kass learning it from his teacher
I don't know if you take Ideas, but if you are already loving the accordion in Kass's theme so much you HAVE to check out some of the Professor Layton ost. These games are incredibly dear to my heart and it's music is easily one of the best parts of the series. As always, great video!
It's so nice seeing someone go through the same thoughts I had on hearing the music for the first time :) There is SO much more this soundtrack has to offer, not to mention the musical masterpiece that is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
I hope you take the time to go through some more from breath of the wild even if offcam on your own time. There is so much more in this game worth hearing
BOTW was very different from the typical Zelda formula, and the music was as a result very different as well. Should definitely check out some tracks from previous entries in the franchise.
In the game Revali seems like a jerk however he is the champion with the most tragic backstory. His theme fits him, it gives the feeling of calm and lonely. Given Revali is the only champion that doesn't have a bloodline descendant it kind of shows that he was lonely. He also can fly which can give the feeling of calmness.
6:25 I love this part of Field Battle OST, I always hear this part in the game when I'm in a furious battle with a Lynel, it's the part when, as we say here in my country, "quando a porrada ta comendo solta". The music goes from 0 to 100 very quick haha
When I played through BoTW myself (around 1 year ago, so like, several years after the game came out), I went into the epilogue blind. When I tell you I got the CHILLS upon being hit by that choir near the end. Pulling at my heart strings all the right ways 😭💜 Also, if you enjoyed the BoTW ost, I recommend checking out the ost for Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity. It's a game set in the same time period as BoTW with both covers and original themes :)
I loved this and not just because I love Zelda but because you made it so enjoyable as well. The best part was your pronunciation of the divine beasts' name - you actually got them right the first time. Perhaps in the future you'll join us who have played BOTW.
Breath of the Wild was actually criticized for having a rather _lackluster_ soundtrack. There are a few really catchy themes here and there, but most of the music is remixes or "Zelda elevator music". I'd love to see your reactions to some more "original" Zelda themes. Tarry Town, various songs from Ocarina of TIme, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and _especially_ Wind Waker. Also Skyward Sword exists and is not completely devoid of bops.
I like how you decide to open by listening to the single most iconic track in the series, and then the tol ten hits you over the head with so many variants. You should have someone gather a collection from Wind Waker, very good music, often with an ocean/sailing feel.
Revali is such an interesting character and a surprising combination... He's probably the saltiest character in all Zelda games, with an awful personality, annoying almost every time you see him, however, his theme song and all informations you get about him after the main history (like when you find his personal diary, or when we can see his side of the events on the Age of Calamity game) shows he had much more under the surface than we initially thought. His theme always gave me the feeling of freedom. And that was exactly what Revali was in the story of the game. He was a bird, so, he could fly, but he was also a very free thinker. Was there something the others of his species couldn't do? He tried, tried, and then did it, and trained like crazy until he perfected it. Everyone just loves and trusts the hero? Well, no, he didn't trust him, he hadn't prove himself as trustworthy yet, and he absolutely doesn't loves him at all! Actually, a pretty normal and healthy thinking process, if we reflect about it...
Id love if you reacted to more Legend of Zelda songs - theres so many beautiful songs from the older video games too. Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, Ocarina of time etc etc they all have such great songs.
I actually listened to a video and saw parts of it of a orchestra doing the entire soudtrack over 2 hours you would be amazed what it takes to go into that music😊
I still get goosebumbs everytime I listen to the main theme after all these years. btw I'd recomend so many other pieces from this soundtrack, it's a complete work of art
Even if you never play Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I'd love to see your reaction to the 2016 trailer. That's where we all first got to hear the main theme.
You should probably listen to all of the Metroid soundtracks for a variety of reasons. All of them are great and either exceptionally atmospheric or wonderfully energetic.
Please make one reacting to Zelda Skyward Sword as well! Here my top 10 spoiler-free songs to represent that game, which I'd recommend for someone who never played it (sorta ordered by in-game appearance): - Overture / Opening Theme - Romance in the Air - Faron Woods - Lizalfos Battle - Moldarach / Koloktos Battle - The Dragons - Lanayru Sand Sea - Ghirahim Battle - Fi's Gratitude - Credits (includes Skyloft and Song of the Goddess)
Great video :p here's more awesome Zelda songs you NEED to hear! Stone Tower Temple, Molgera Battle Theme, Lost Woods, Gerudo Valley, Dragon Roost Island, Spirit Tracks - Realm Overworld, Lanayru Sand Sea, Ballad of the Goddess, Ancient Automation Koloktos, Deku Nut's Palace. Are some of my favorites
An interesting fact about the Hyrule Castle ost, it has two different versions. The one listed as #10 is the Outside theme, or anywhere on the outside area of the castle. Then there's also a more lightly quieter, yet more ominous theme for inside. (For reference, the inside is just a Transylvanian version of the outside)
If you liked Revali's theme, then you'd probably absolutely love Rito Village. And quite possibly, Zora's Domain. Both are beautiful, very chill, and just... they are a vibe.
About the Divine Beasts, these are actually a mix of bosses and dungeons. Like, huuuge mechanical wonders you have to hunt and fight (they are mechanical, so, weapons), enter inside them, solve some puzzles, defeat a boss, and then, bring their power to your side. The songs you heard, both Medoh's and Naboris', are the "hunt and fight" songs. However, there is a second theme for them, and when you enter, the song changes. And when it happens... - SPOILERS ahead, not big (don't worry, I'm not putting anything to really destroy the whole experience), but if you plan to play the game someday, please, don't read this until you get to the Divine Beasts' part on the game: - - - On the story, some people were murdered inside the Divine Beasts, so, on the "insides" themes (in special the momment you enter) you can hear a frantic SOS signal in morse code mashed into the songs, alongside some desperate messages (every Divine Beast has its own message), also in morse code. All layered onto one another, incomplete and stopping abruptly before starting again. It can be very disturbing, in special when you can understand the code and add it to the story of the game. It gets fainter and fainter after you start to solve the puzzles. It was a very interesting and mature way to create a song with this particular somber theme, almost like a catastrophic sunking ship theme, and I absolutelly applaud Nintendo for that.
Thank you for reminding me how amazing BOTW OST is! One of my first ever games I played when I got my Switch was this one and I still, to this day, love it so much! The world, the atmosphere, the endless hours of exploration and fun! SO GOOD! Love your content and videos! Keep it up and happy to see you having slowly recovered yourself 😊! P.S. If you want to really explore GODLY OST, without needing to play the game ofc, I HIIIIIIGHLY recommend listening to anything Genshin Impact related. It is an on-going open-world gatcha game with the most amazing characters, story and OST! Whether you delve deep into sitting down and reacting to all of the character Demos, or just in general boss themes, battle themes, or anything at all - this game has absolutely got some of THE BEST OST EVER! I’d even be happy to recommend a few myself to get you into it!
Nice video as always, the Zelda series has such amazing music in it. You should really give a listen to the old 2017 trailer theme for the game. One of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.
I watched a streamer who ended up having to do that because her chat gave her poor advice about how the Memories worked! So once the credits and short post-credits scene were over, she had to go to Impa, do what was needed, then head back to the Castle and go through the end game all over again to see the full ending. Oops!
Botw Hyrule castle theme was so satifying the first time i heard it, shook me to the core. Originally went to the castle for the memory, but was inspired by the music to make my way up throne room. (Only to realized, I was sooooo not prepared for that fight )
You're right... the Hyrule Castle theme is the place of the final boss fight with Calamity Ganon. And yes, he's the final boss but turns into Dark Beast Ganon after his defeat and you fight him on Hyrule Field. This list is proof that the haters got it wrong. Breath of the Wild has fantastic music!
"You can't do quiet piano music and ambient environment sounds" - While probably not by music length in the OST, that's basically 90% of the soundtrack by play experience because that's what orchestrates you when you're not in a named location, on a horse, at a stable, near Kass, or in combat.
If you're still taking suggestions, I'd recommend checking out the soundtracks for Baten Kaitos I and II. I don't know if any of the tracks got remastered for the release of the remake a year ago as I haven't had time to play it yet, but the original ones certainly hold up to this day.
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You should absolutely check out more BotW music. These tracks only skim the surface.
I wish you would do more Zelda music reactions. There's over 20 mainline games and they all have amazing music.
BOTW is essentially “imagine waking up from a really deep sleep vaguely remembering you were supposed to do something important, only to learn that you were supposed to save the world and 100 years ago you **lost**.”
"I feel like I'm forgetting something..." *forgot to save the world*
"GANON'S A BAD GUY, INNE?" Made me laugh so hard, I love it
lmaoo
About the only way you could make it more British is with the slight rephrasing
"GANON'S A BADDIE, INNIT"
@@bomb4r719 INNE = Isn't he
I'm from leeds I know lmao
@@TomTKK _I know. I'm from Leeds as well._
Same lol
One of the really fun things about the BotW soundtrack is that the songs vary a little based on things like time of day and weather. So while you do hear a lot of the same music, it also changes as you go. For example, the Hyrule Castle has an indoor and outdoor theme, and it switches based on where you are.
This is basically a style of video game music pioneered by the first Mario Galaxy. Nintendo kept using it since with different instrumental tracks and things that just fade in and out of the track.
@@ShiroKage009I'm pretty sure the entire Donkey Kong Country series had that as a major part of it, even back on the SNES. Music would be slightly adjusted based on if you were abive/below water. And certain environments had sounds like wind, ship creaking, buzzing, and even mining that was all blended into the music.
I love these kinds of dynamic or adaptive soundtracks that change based on what's happening in the game. Even down to fighting games like Third Strike, where the music transitions to the next part of the song after the next round starts.
Even as far back as Sonic the hedgehog 3, were act one played the original version of the song, and act two of the Zone plays a remix
The reason that the field battle theme sounds wild and unstructured at the start is because it's technically just a blueprint. Additional instruments and motifs will pick up and fade out depending on how the battle is going, almost generating music as you fight.
There's a video titled "Invisible Sound Design in Breath of The Wild" that goes over this and a bunch of other quirks in the soundtrack during gameplay, it's worth checking out if you're interested in that kind of thing!
The music has so many little variations, and its really cool to see how much depth was put into the soundtrack of this game
One thing that should be noted is that some music changes depending on danger and time.
For example, the field battle theme.
If you fight a common monster, the theme is simple; not that epic. Showing how weak and pathetic your enemy is.
But if you are fighting a particularly powerful monster or if you are fighting a large group, the battle theme becomes epic.
This can change mid-battle. As you kill enemies or even when enemies appear out of nowhere.
This franchise is known for its music. So many goosebumps lol
Epilogue makes me cry
Spot on with the epilogue. Didn't felt it when I played BotW for the first time, as I was new to the franchise, but second playthrough, after having played some more Zelda games, knowing the main theme, it hit very hard.
Fr the music in Zelda is just amazing
Hyrule Castle is the seat of power for the rulers of the land most Zelda games take place in. In Breath of the Wild it serves as the final dungeon because it was seized by the enemy and used as the enemy's base from which to destroy the land. You're taking it back, that's why the theme sounds both ominous and epic.
Actually, Zelda has him confined to the castle with her Goddess powers containing him.
@@RobGamesOn Yes, but before that Ganon manifested within the castle, seized it, and launched his assault on Hyrule from within. Nothing I said is wrong, I just left something out. Really, considering how things play out, there'd be no difference if Ganon wasn't imprisoned but instead just content to let Link come to him like he always is.
@@devonm042690 true, true
Nothing can prepare you for the epilogie theme - damn never even played Zelda but it gets you right in the feels
I'm surprised there was no guardian theme or the E3 trailer music
If you like the BOTW music, I would definitely suggest checking out some key themes from other Zelda games. Probably the most influential is Ocarina of Time, but I'll go ahead and list some popular bangers from a few games (sorted by game but otherwise in no particular order):
Ocarina of Time (for this game, you actually play many of the songs on an Ocarina, so I'll be posting the main theme and then what that theme is called when Link learns it and what the fanbase knows it as):
1. Lost Woods (Saria's Song)
2. Windmill Hut (Song of Storms)
3. Temple of Time (Song of Time)
4. Princess Zelda (Zelda's Lullaby)
5. Gerudo Valley
6. Kokiri Forest
7. Kakariko Village
8. Zora's Domain
9. Hyrule Field
10. Title Theme
Majora's Mask:
1. Song of Healing
2. Astral Observatory
3. Stone Tower Temple
4. Title Theme
5. Giant's Theme
Twilight Princess:
1. Title Theme
2. Hyrule Field
3. Midna's Theme
4. Hyrule Castle
5. Ilia's Theme
6. Gerudo Desert
7. File Select (best rendition of the Fairy Fountain theme IMO)
8. Midna's Lament
9. Sacred Grove
10. Malo Mart
Wind Waker:
1. Title Theme
2. The Legendary Hero
3. Outset Island
4. Dragon Roost Island
5. Departure/Pirate Ship
6. Windfall Island
7. Farewell Hyrule King
8. Inside a House
9. The Great Sea
10. Molgera Battle
Skyward Sword:
1. Main Theme
2. Romance in the Air
3. Fi’s Gratitude
4. Groose's Theme
5. Crimson Loftwing
Link's Awakening (Remake, Preferably):
1. Tal Tal Heights
2. Mabe Village
3. Ballad of the Windfish
4. Link's Awakening
5. Shop
Spirit Tracks:
1. Opening
2. Aboda Village
3. Castle Town
4. In the Fields
5. Realm Overworld
A Link Between Worlds:
1. Lorule Main Theme
2. Lorule Castle
3. Hilda's Theme
4. Hyrule Castle
5. Death Mountain
Miscellaneous:
1. Palace Theme (Zelda II)
2. Linebeck's Theme (Phantom Hourglass)
3. Hyrule Castle (Inside) (Breath of the Wild)
4. Minish Village (Minish Cap)
5. Dungeon Theme (The Legend of Zelda)
I'm sure I missed a lot though, and obviously these lists have been influenced by my opinions, but I'd say those 60 are a good summary of the series and its amazing music.
Edit: Added some I forgot
You can't just not include the final boss battle music from Spirit Tracks, man!
Also, the title screen music from Tri Force Heroes. Underrated masterpiece.
Feel like you need all the variations of Clocktown for Majora's Mask too
Spirit Tracks In the Fields makes me want to kick the door down and drag my friends on an RPG adventure around the fields and villages where I live
We need to upvote this comment so that she can see and react to each game’s songs. Eventually, maybe she’ll play a few of them!
You cannot cannot mention Majora’s Mask and Not even Mention Final Hours. But great job putting the list together I’m sure it took some time
you said you were confused whether Hyrule Castle sounds heroic or ominous, and the answer is: both
the castle itself is ominous, while your character (Link) is heroic
One little tidbit I haven't seen anyone else mention: the instrument that Kass is playing is actually a _bandoneon,_ a cousin of the accordion that lacks the register switches that let the accordion play in different registers. It's a mechanically simpler instrument, but it can carry the same versatility if the musician knows what they're doing.
(Also difficult to tell in the image: Kass is, like, _3 meters tall._ Big blue bird-dad, is Kass, and we love him.)
One fun thing about the BOTW Hyrule Castle theme is that it also incorporates parts of the Link to the Past Hyrule Castle theme
And Zelda's lullaby when indoor
@@SlyFoxFo And Ganon's theme from Ocarina
@@dedito-we4bq *A Link To The Past
@@SlyFoxFoive seen a version that blends the outdoor and indoor themes for the castle
Really upset the Nintendo Switch 2017 Presentation theme wasn't a part of this. I tear up EVERY time I hear it. It belongs to what is, in my opinion, the best video game trailer of all time. Possibly the best trailer of all time, fullstop.
I completely agree. I have never seen a trailer for any media that I think tops it. It's amazing.
Do you have a link for ir?
@gabrielfigueroamusic1661 @gabrielfigueroamusic1661 Can't share links in TH-cam comments, cause they get blocked.
Just type in "Zelda Nintendo Switch Presentation trailer" and it should pop up. For just the music, just add "music" to the search and you'll find it.
There is an old theory about the Hyrule Castle theme saying that the footstep we heard are actualy from the death soldier following Link to give him strenght
Oh, this ost is FULL of little musical Easter eggs for the long time fans for example you get to Hyrule's castle and you hear the theme of the castle but you also hear the organ in the bag and you know what character is there and what that means and then woven in you hear your theme, link's theme and you say "this represents me going through all this crap and drowning, even if for a few moments the theme of the bad guy and just sort of overcoming this place" and then you find the princess' chambers and you hear the super iconic "Zelda's lullaby" also woven into the castle theme and you understand that even tho the princess isn't there anymore and hasn't been for 100 years, that this is a safe space as if only by her inhabiting that set of rooms 100 years ago made her chambers impervious to whatever evil influence you hear in the rest of the castle
The Zelda series has built up such a long standing and largerepertoire of music that it can constantly can pull motifs and themes from all over the series in meaningful ways. Breath of the Wild is brilliant in it's subtlety and nuance, standing on its own while still carrying the weight of its predecessors.
Also, out of the tracks here, only the main theme makes my top 10.
My favorite botw theme is definitely the guardian theme. The instant fight or flight it induces is amazing
It always stops me in my tracks for a split second
They had practice with the Silent Realm music from Skyward. Which also has guardians except there is never a point where you go 'I got this' like for BotW.
Also known as "Anxiety Piano". Lol
Fun little tidbit about Field Battle; depending on how hard you hit an enemy during this little encounter music, a different highhat will play in the music!
Field Battle works in a really interesting way in-game. The different sections transition from one another based on how intense the fight is. If the game thinks you're in danger, it will finish the part it's on and uniquely modulate into the epic section you heard towards the end. There are also so many other details that I won't have room to write in this comment - the attention to detail is immense!!!
It's insane how well anyone can get the context of what is happening in the game just by listening to the MUSIC!
Damn I'm so sad that Dark Beast Ganon wasn't on the list, that song makes me cry literally every single time without fail and I've heard it so many times. It's this beautiful mashup of the main theme alongside the horse riding theme and a bunch of other stuff. It plays during the final phase of the final boss and it's just this amazing victory lap with breathtaking visuals and the music always makes me start thinking about how many good times I had with the game *in the middle of the boss battle*. I'm replaying Botw rn and I'm going for near 100% completion before going to fight the final boss and I'm so excited to have that showdown one last time to send off this beautiful game, just in time for the sequel to come out in May
Edit: Botw is honestly a bottomless pit of beautiful music I just remembered a bunch that I think could've gone on that list too, but I don't disagree with any of the music on the list, the OST is just that stacked. Off the top of my head theres Horse riding (day and night versions), Monk Maz Koshia, Kakariko Village, Guardian battle, Master Kohga, The Final Trial, Miphas theme, Hyrule Castle INTERIOR (the theme you heard at #10 was the exterior theme), and Gerudo Town
The Maz Koshia music was so COOL!
I can’t believe Mipha’s theme wasn’t in this list, but regardless loved your reaction to it!
I know
and hateno
Sidon’s theme is an absolute vibe (also the Test of Strength theme)
this top was ass lmao
Also ritu village
Apparently, the Zelda main theme was created as a last second edition, composed in very little time. They were going to originally use a different song altogether but changed it right before finishing the first game. I forgot most of the details, but I recall hearing something about it.
It was gonna be bolero but they checked and it was like a couple months short of falling into the public domain and they couldn't justify delaying the game for it
The original theme is in EVERY zelda game.. somewhere. The only game where its almost absent from is Ocarina of time. just a few notes in the Hyrule Field theme :P
I know im so late to the party but Mipha's theme is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and you should definitely listen to it if you havent😅
I personally think Skyward Sword has some of the best music in the whole franchise.
Groose's theme goes hard.
Levias battle song is just incredible
The Ballad of the Goddess was so good.
@@Droobie03 and the fact that the Ballad of the Goddess is essentially just Zelda's Lullaby from OOT, but reversed, is brilliant. A song that sounds amazing both backwards and forwards is impressive.
I really love Romance in the Air, it’s very underrated and that makes me sad.
The Metroid series has some of the best music out there. Everything from the haunting chiptunes of the original to the bombastic Smash Bros remixes are top quality and worth checking out.
Man, just hearing the Epilogue and the Main Theme, my eyes starts to fill with tears, and I was playing the game for the 50th time today. I'm very anxious for Tears of the Kingdom, you should react to the music of the Final Trailer too, it's amazing.
Suggestions for more Zelda reactions:
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity -
- The Champion Mipha (Both Versions)
- The Champion Daruk (Both Versions)
- Revali, Ace Archer & Aviator (Phase 1&2)
- The Champion Urbosa (Both Variations)
- Crescendo (Phase 1&2)
- Decisive Fight Against Calamity Ganon (All 4 Phases)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess -
- Opening Title
- Hyrule Field (& Night time version)
- Final Battle with Ganondorf (All Phases)
- Snowpeak Ruins
- Credits (Part 1&2)
- Hidden Village
- Sacred Grove
Hyrule Warriors -
- Hyrule Field
- In The Greenwood
- Eclipse of the Sun
- Skyloft
- Twilight Field
- Lake Hylia / The Water Temple
- Molgera
- Heart of the End
My fav songs that aren't in the video are: Vah Naboris Shrine, Vah Ruta Shrine, Gerudo Town (night), Mipha's song. Basically, all of the soundtrack is really amazing
The Modulga theme has such good implementation in game. The Molduga is a giant sand swimming beast whose presence is accompanied by the rapid drums beats and strings, but as soon as you get the Molduga in a vulnerable state to attack it the strings kick it into high gear and all the instruments of the song join in as you rush it down and lay into it, it creates such a rush and it's a really cool feeling fight
12:35 No your vibes are completely on point. It's a giant camel like autonomous machine, causing sandstorms and lightning strikes. The composers of the Zelda series always manage to make the vibe of the music very fitting and descriptive of the moments where it plays, which goes to show how much skill they have
Zelda definitely has banger ost's. Ocarina Of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess have tons of tracks worth giving a listen to
When they put the original theme into the newer music it always makes me tear up. In TOTK especially because of when it played during a specific cutscene I cried. 😭
Personally I think Hyrule Castle was ranked a bit low in this video, it's a really good song with all it's parts working to tell a story: soldier's marching, an ominous menace looming, using a melody associated with the royal family as a bridge, and even making use of the series low health beep to elude to a desperate struggle, all told by the music as you explore the castle
The amount of things she was able to correctly guess about the game thru only listening to the music is a testament to not only the incredible writing of the music itself, but also her musical intuitiveness!
I adore this game and it's music, it's actually quite a bit stripped back from past games scores but it perfectly fits the vibe the game was going for. A few tracks I would have put on this list if I was making it but was a good little selection! would love to see you check out just like any other Zelda game, they all have bangers.
I never realised how hard the 'field battle' theme slaps
EDIT: Props to Emily for nailing some of these names, especially considering she's never seen before, although for future reference:
Molduga - mol-DEW-gah, you were pretty close, but there's a bit more a bit of 'yuh' on the 'dew'
Naboris - You got it right first time, and they are congas I'm pretty sure
Ganon - Also correct, and yes those are dim chords
Medoh - Correct first time, pronounced 'meadow'
Revali - reh-VAH-lee
In universe kass plays the main theme with lyrics in the dlc and its apparantly a song passed down through generations with kass learning it from his teacher
I don't know if you take Ideas, but if you are already loving the accordion in Kass's theme so much you HAVE to check out some of the Professor Layton ost.
These games are incredibly dear to my heart and it's music is easily one of the best parts of the series.
As always, great video!
yessss layton fans rise up
Oh absolutely, these games ost are absolutely phenomenal and deserve every bit of attention they get.
I also love the Smash Ultimate remix of Kass's Theme!
It's so nice seeing someone go through the same thoughts I had on hearing the music for the first time :) There is SO much more this soundtrack has to offer, not to mention the musical masterpiece that is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
For real, I don't know if she could handle AoC. #10 on that list would top #1 from BotW.
@@Draezeth honestly yeah haha
I hope you take the time to go through some more from breath of the wild even if offcam on your own time. There is so much more in this game worth hearing
BOTW was very different from the typical Zelda formula, and the music was as a result very different as well. Should definitely check out some tracks from previous entries in the franchise.
In the game Revali seems like a jerk however he is the champion with the most tragic backstory. His theme fits him, it gives the feeling of calm and lonely. Given Revali is the only champion that doesn't have a bloodline descendant it kind of shows that he was lonely. He also can fly which can give the feeling of calmness.
The entirety of BOTW's soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal. One of my favorites would be the Cave or Hidden Shrine themes with its absolute softness.
I absolutely love the battle theme because it feels so natural of how link’s day would be like fighting monsters
The knight who seals the darkness... Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity... such a throwback while being both poignant and fitting
6:25 I love this part of Field Battle OST, I always hear this part in the game when I'm in a furious battle with a Lynel, it's the part when, as we say here in my country, "quando a porrada ta comendo solta". The music goes from 0 to 100 very quick haha
When I played through BoTW myself (around 1 year ago, so like, several years after the game came out), I went into the epilogue blind. When I tell you I got the CHILLS upon being hit by that choir near the end. Pulling at my heart strings all the right ways 😭💜
Also, if you enjoyed the BoTW ost, I recommend checking out the ost for Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity. It's a game set in the same time period as BoTW with both covers and original themes :)
I loved this and not just because I love Zelda but because you made it so enjoyable as well. The best part was your pronunciation of the divine beasts' name - you actually got them right the first time. Perhaps in the future you'll join us who have played BOTW.
Breath of the Wild was actually criticized for having a rather _lackluster_ soundtrack. There are a few really catchy themes here and there, but most of the music is remixes or "Zelda elevator music".
I'd love to see your reactions to some more "original" Zelda themes. Tarry Town, various songs from Ocarina of TIme, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, and _especially_ Wind Waker. Also Skyward Sword exists and is not completely devoid of bops.
I like how you decide to open by listening to the single most iconic track in the series, and then the tol ten hits you over the head with so many variants.
You should have someone gather a collection from Wind Waker, very good music, often with an ocean/sailing feel.
My all-time favorite Legend of Zelda game is Twilight Princess, I think it has an AMAZING main theme.
Dark Beast Ganon Battle absolutely deserved to be here it may just be the top song in the game for me, would love to see you react to it!
Revali is such an interesting character and a surprising combination... He's probably the saltiest character in all Zelda games, with an awful personality, annoying almost every time you see him, however, his theme song and all informations you get about him after the main history (like when you find his personal diary, or when we can see his side of the events on the Age of Calamity game) shows he had much more under the surface than we initially thought.
His theme always gave me the feeling of freedom. And that was exactly what Revali was in the story of the game. He was a bird, so, he could fly, but he was also a very free thinker. Was there something the others of his species couldn't do? He tried, tried, and then did it, and trained like crazy until he perfected it. Everyone just loves and trusts the hero? Well, no, he didn't trust him, he hadn't prove himself as trustworthy yet, and he absolutely doesn't loves him at all! Actually, a pretty normal and healthy thinking process, if we reflect about it...
I can't wait to see what franchises you'll check out!
Still holding out for a Miitopia theme reaction, I guarantee you'll love it!
Yes I would LOVE that!
YES Miitopia would be great
You have to do one of these for Ocarina of Time, those were the most important Zelda music pieces of them all
Id love if you reacted to more Legend of Zelda songs - theres so many beautiful songs from the older video games too. Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, Ocarina of time etc etc they all have such great songs.
One word alone for define all Zelda games :
*EPIC*
nooo there wasn't mipha's theme and rito village
You're not ready for the Age of Calamity soundtrack.
“A quiet moment” always gives me tears.
Someone finally acknowledges Age of Calamity, btw. The game deserves much love.
I actually listened to a video and saw parts of it of a orchestra doing the entire soudtrack over 2 hours you would be amazed what it takes to go into that music😊
I still get goosebumbs everytime I listen to the main theme after all these years.
btw I'd recomend so many other pieces from this soundtrack, it's a complete work of art
Even if you never play Zelda: Breath of the Wild, I'd love to see your reaction to the 2016 trailer. That's where we all first got to hear the main theme.
listening to the botw ost reminds me that this is the best game in the series (at least music wise)
"I could go to sleep to this"
I would and I HAVE.
If you want more Breath of the Wild OST, Monk Maz Koshia is a must listen
You should check out the presentation trailer for this game. It has some crazy good music not featured in the game itself.
Please do the other 3D main line Zelda themes. Ocarina of time, Majora's mask, Wind waker, twilight princess and skyward sword.
You should probably listen to all of the Metroid soundtracks for a variety of reasons. All of them are great and either exceptionally atmospheric or wonderfully energetic.
I can't wait for that reaction! Metroid is rich in very good music, some of Nintendo's best.
Please make one reacting to Zelda Skyward Sword as well! Here my top 10 spoiler-free songs to represent that game, which I'd recommend for someone who never played it (sorta ordered by in-game appearance):
- Overture / Opening Theme
- Romance in the Air
- Faron Woods
- Lizalfos Battle
- Moldarach / Koloktos Battle
- The Dragons
- Lanayru Sand Sea
- Ghirahim Battle
- Fi's Gratitude
- Credits (includes Skyloft and Song of the Goddess)
Great video :p here's more awesome Zelda songs you NEED to hear! Stone Tower Temple, Molgera Battle Theme, Lost Woods, Gerudo Valley, Dragon Roost Island, Spirit Tracks - Realm Overworld, Lanayru Sand Sea, Ballad of the Goddess, Ancient Automation Koloktos, Deku Nut's Palace. Are some of my favorites
Hyrule Castle in BOTW has fallen after the Calamity. That's why it feels more like a battle theme leading up to the finality.
An interesting fact about the Hyrule Castle ost, it has two different versions. The one listed as #10 is the Outside theme, or anywhere on the outside area of the castle. Then there's also a more lightly quieter, yet more ominous theme for inside. (For reference, the inside is just a Transylvanian version of the outside)
The OG Zelda theme is in a lot of Zelda games, they tend to mix it into the OST somewhere, but it isn’t always the theme song.
Why is there field battle in their top 10 and not Mipha or Sidon's theme lol that's original to say the least
If you liked Revali's theme, then you'd probably absolutely love Rito Village. And quite possibly, Zora's Domain. Both are beautiful, very chill, and just... they are a vibe.
About the Divine Beasts, these are actually a mix of bosses and dungeons. Like, huuuge mechanical wonders you have to hunt and fight (they are mechanical, so, weapons), enter inside them, solve some puzzles, defeat a boss, and then, bring their power to your side.
The songs you heard, both Medoh's and Naboris', are the "hunt and fight" songs. However, there is a second theme for them, and when you enter, the song changes. And when it happens...
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SPOILERS ahead, not big (don't worry, I'm not putting anything to really destroy the whole experience), but if you plan to play the game someday, please, don't read this until you get to the Divine Beasts' part on the game:
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On the story, some people were murdered inside the Divine Beasts, so, on the "insides" themes (in special the momment you enter) you can hear a frantic SOS signal in morse code mashed into the songs, alongside some desperate messages (every Divine Beast has its own message), also in morse code. All layered onto one another, incomplete and stopping abruptly before starting again. It can be very disturbing, in special when you can understand the code and add it to the story of the game. It gets fainter and fainter after you start to solve the puzzles. It was a very interesting and mature way to create a song with this particular somber theme, almost like a catastrophic sunking ship theme, and I absolutelly applaud Nintendo for that.
Thank you for reminding me how amazing BOTW OST is! One of my first ever games I played when I got my Switch was this one and I still, to this day, love it so much! The world, the atmosphere, the endless hours of exploration and fun! SO GOOD! Love your content and videos! Keep it up and happy to see you having slowly recovered yourself 😊!
P.S. If you want to really explore GODLY OST, without needing to play the game ofc, I HIIIIIIGHLY recommend listening to anything Genshin Impact related. It is an on-going open-world gatcha game with the most amazing characters, story and OST! Whether you delve deep into sitting down and reacting to all of the character Demos, or just in general boss themes, battle themes, or anything at all - this game has absolutely got some of THE BEST OST EVER! I’d even be happy to recommend a few myself to get you into it!
its truly amazing how large and high quality the zelda OST is across all the games
Their list is backwards, hyrule castle is the best song in the game, that or maybe the minigame theme which wasn't even on the list
Hyrule Castle is both epic and menacing. It's the castle of the good guys completely taken over and corrupted by the bad guy.
when you enter the castle in BOTW, the soundtrack changes to a organ version of Hyrule Castle theme devious af
I just got chills listening to the Main Theme and OH MY GOSH IS THAT THE TEARS OF THE KINGDOM THEME AT THE END OF IT
17:29 Well...technically he doesn't die.
She was so right about hurdle castle. Menacing and awesome. She got it right on when she said enemy territory
no such place
Btw vah naboris is pronounced vah nabORis and vah medoh is vah medOH
Nice video as always, the Zelda series has such amazing music in it. You should really give a listen to the old 2017 trailer theme for the game. One of the best pieces of music I've ever heard.
And the music in the new trailer for Tears Of The Kingdom is even better than that, in my opinion!
the end of the epilogue was one of those moments "omg I finished a masterpiece...what do I do now" I ended up repeating the fight
I watched a streamer who ended up having to do that because her chat gave her poor advice about how the Memories worked! So once the credits and short post-credits scene were over, she had to go to Impa, do what was needed, then head back to the Castle and go through the end game all over again to see the full ending. Oops!
You know the theme is good, if it makes you feel nostalgic, even though you've never played the game.
I love that you were spot on about what the themes were about even when you haven’t played the game. Well done
Botw Hyrule castle theme was so satifying the first time i heard it, shook me to the core. Originally went to the castle for the memory, but was inspired by the music to make my way up throne room. (Only to realized, I was sooooo not prepared for that fight )
You're right... the Hyrule Castle theme is the place of the final boss fight with Calamity Ganon. And yes, he's the final boss but turns into Dark Beast Ganon after his defeat and you fight him on Hyrule Field.
This list is proof that the haters got it wrong. Breath of the Wild has fantastic music!
Daruk's Theme. Definitely Daruk's Theme from Breath of the wild was missing there. You will love it.
"You can't do quiet piano music and ambient environment sounds" - While probably not by music length in the OST, that's basically 90% of the soundtrack by play experience because that's what orchestrates you when you're not in a named location, on a horse, at a stable, near Kass, or in combat.
You definitely need to listen to twilight princess music. Midna’s Lament is just gorgeous.
When did midna's desperate hour become midna's lament? lament makes much less sense
If you're still taking suggestions, I'd recommend checking out the soundtracks for Baten Kaitos I and II. I don't know if any of the tracks got remastered for the release of the remake a year ago as I haven't had time to play it yet, but the original ones certainly hold up to this day.
one of my favorites is revali’s theme, really beautiful accordion
commented before finishing, so so happy it’s included!!! :)
So excited for this move to keep the channel super high energy