Zelda Cello - Link to the Past - Credits theme

[@adyenlichtwachter6684]

This theme rarely gets any love, being one of the most soothing Zelda pieces. Wonderfully played and arranged.

[@cbalan777]

Must be nice to sip on your coffee while your clones are playing music. Seriously though, this was incredible. It's one of the best LoZ songs, and I think it's clear you put a lot of hard work into this.

[@CelloBassett]

hahaha, thanks so much! This one did take longer to produce than I had originally planned!

[@KadenMacKay]

1:51 Something tells me that having the main theme start just as Koji Kondo's name appears was not a coincidence 😏

[@CelloBassett]

Kaden MacKay I didn’t notice that! I guess the video editing god were looking after me that day hahaha nice catch!

[@K-o-R]

@@CelloBassett It's like that in the normal credits too. Definitely no coincidence :)

[@elizabetharr8551]

gosh these harmonies are gorgeous, thank you!

[@CelloBassett]

your welcome!

[@kody7547]

I was kid when I heard this for the first time in 1992. It was so magical. We waited two games to hear the original theme again, and when they hit us with it in the ending credits, and the way Koji Kondo revealed it after the amazing first half of the song, it was overwhelming and became my favorite song. It's difficult for covers to capture the first and second half of the melodies together with those integral notes right before the main theme, but you did it perfectly. Thank you.

[@thx4chrckingin]

I've never clicked so fast in my life

[@Daren_PNW]

So fitting and simply elegant. The animation's slow movement of the triangle rotations was perfectly fitting, too. I love small details.

[@CelloBassett]

Daren D thanks Daren!! :)

[@zz449944]

01:50 Sound Composer KOJI KONDO. His credit appears just as the main Zelda Theme begins. Always very neat.

[@theGameBrass]

One of the greatest pieces of video game music ever. Love your rendition, super expressive and gorgeous!

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks so much dudes!!

[@mattr154]

This song is so great! I feel like there's not a ton of covers of it. You sir knocked it out of the park! Thanks for this!

[@CelloBassett]

mattr154 your welcome Matt!

[@NowOnAFM]

The original remains to be the greatest credits themes out of all the Zelda games. You’ve done it a lot of justice! Excellent arrangement and playing!

[@vicentemorua4517]

This is my favorite track from my favorite LoZ games. It sounds amazing. Thank you for such an amazing rendition!

[@Slashunter90]

Great ending theme to a great game and a great cover of it! Always looking forward to hearing you play!

[@CelloBassett]

Slashunter90 thank you!

[@Noonmark]

Pure elegance.

[@John-ko2lr]

As a cellist and Zelda fan, you inspire me so much. Thank you

[@CelloBassett]

Memephis no problem dude!! Thanks for watching :)

[@bamaguy1306]

This was one of the most beautiful game arrangements I've ever heard, honestly brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us.

[@CelloBassett]

Jeremy Lawson ☺️☺️☺️

[@TerraEsperZ]

I've been waiting for you to cover this one since the very beginning of your channel and it's exactly as amazing as I'd hoped!

[@CelloBassett]

awwww Glad I could deliver! thanks for watching :)

[@Saskidan]

This ending really gets me emotional. One of the greatest adventures ever coming to a close ❤

[@NimbusThunderhead]

Beautiful beautiful rendition! Sorry to gush, but you are so talented and entertaining. It never fails to make me smile when I see a new vid from you.

[@CelloBassett]

Awww thank you :)

[@josefhorstus5851]

Just perfect

[@skysoldier31]

Badass.

[@kirojacket3663]

awesomeness, pure awesomeness

[@CelloBassett]

Thank you!!

[@randygeorge]

This is so gorgeous! Please, please, remix it in stereo. The performance deserves to spread across the stereo sound stage.

[@CelloBassett]

Randy George thank you!! I did mix it in stereo, maybe try headphones and see if it works?

[@randygeorge]

@@CelloBassett I tested with headphones on my phone and my computer. I do hear some stereo channel separation, but I think my ears prefer a wider mix and it sounds to me like all the voices are located pretty close to center. This Link to the Past vid is going to be the one I share w friends when I need to introduce them to your cello covers. Great work!

[@CelloBassett]

Randy George good to Know! I’m very much noob when it comes to mixing! Shoot me an email, [e-mail]. Would you consider listening to a few mixes of this and giving feedback?

[@randygeorge]

@@CelloBassett Will shoot. Yes and yes.

[@boyomelette]

Zelda music has always been special to me, keep up the awesome work!

[@danizelda4230]

This is hands down the best music in the series. There are lots and lots of good melodies through all the games, much more recognizable btw, but none of them are so dramatic and impactful as this one. It's just perfect, a truly masterpiece, and this cover transcribes it perfectly.

[@CelloBassett]

So happy you enjoy it :)))

[@poposheesho]

I missed you! Thank you for another beautiful rendition! Many days I'll pull up a playlists of your videos and just listen to them for a couple hours. ^_^

[@CelloBassett]

BigOleTodd awwww that’s amazing! Thanks again for all your support :)

[@candlerunner]

You’re back!! Great cover as always my guy, got chills when the main theme came in.

[@CelloBassett]

yesss I love that part :)

[@PitTan]

Welcome back! I miss your lush tones. And this was such a stellar multitrack

[@CelloBassett]

PitTan thank you !! ☺️☺️

[@Bladeless]

I don't think I've ever been less than incredibly impressed every time you upload, you're doing a sick job man

[@GeorgeNYer]

Absolutely amazing and accurate! Love it! Glad to see you're back

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks for watching dude!

[@_ZeroSum_]

I love this song! And this cover is so good, as always.

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks for watching :)

[@bigmarkdarula]

Finally .... another upload

[@AliceFlare]

So happy to see you continue these amazing Zelda covers! Been blown away ever since I discovered your Hyrule Castle cover a while ago. Keep up the stellar work! You deserve a lot more views. ♥ 🎵

[@tekenator]

Major goosebumps! Such a beautiful cover!

[@CelloBassett]

Awww thanks, I’m so happy you enjoyed it :)

[@ceraunah]

Tbh this is one of my favorite songs from the series. Great job!

[@CelloBassett]

Coda Reaves thank you!

[@kirov33cp]

Your Music has always been great but this one...evey stroke held so much emotion. Beautiful. I was almost holding back waterworks. Im sure that not only my day is brightened listening to your works. Keep it up. My support to you always

[@ivaeradon4570]

I just wanted to share in your enjoyment of this piece and mention that I had tears in my eyes; it's so wonderfully arranged and so sincerely performed.

[@kirov33cp]

Feb 18, 2021 I am listening to this again. Feeling a bit blue and this music came to mind and I knew it was played so well here. It lifts my spirits

[@kevinarwood1897]

This is beautiful man, thank you so much for putting this on KZbin.

[@EthnicTea]

Excellent interpretation dude, i can feel that chill when i hear it. Greetings from Chile!

[@tidalboxer]

This in cello is absolutely beautiful. Sigh. Chills

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

Absolutely incredible cover! Bravo!

[@CelloBassett]

Henriko Magnifico thank you!!

[@soonwefly9172]

Why am I crying 😫

[@CelloBassett]

Cuz ZELDAAAA

[@ConsularVoshay]

oh hell yes!

[@nsjong]

Big Boss, I'm still waiting for that Spotify account of yours (; Keep up the phenomenal work!!!

[@CelloBassett]

nsjong dude aw dude sorry it haven’t happened.. I ran into trouble with the service I was using getting the license for video game music and I got sidetracked and haven’t figured it out yet 😞

[@MGPL_]

You’re a legend

[@Dastreus]

I was hoping to find a cover of my favorite credits theme. And it was Cello, no less. Excellent.

[@noeditbookreviews]

Aahhhh nice choice!!!! (And execution)

[@CelloBassett]

consciousnick - thank you very much!

[@nleoa]

You should do the overworld theme! I was thinking Link's Awakening or Link to the past, but that part is up to you

[@NicolaiWozky]

Amazing!

[@CelloBassett]

thank you!

[@kenney_on_the_keys]

That was awesome!

[@ThePetaaaaaa]

I was so exited to see a new video of you!

[@CelloBassett]

ThePetaaaaaa aww thank you!!

[@OrbitalLizardStudios]

ive been a fan of your covers for a few years now and I think this is my favorite one. it's the one that always lures me in and I end up binging your channel again for the 100th time lol

[@CelloBassett]

Awwwww thanks so much :))

[@TheDarknessBane]

Thanks this made me cry ;-; Amazing cover.

[@CelloBassett]

TheDarknessBane awww thank you :)

[@omegawatson5679]

I've listened to all of your covers at least a couple of times over. I am an incredible fan of your work and maybe its the day I have had or the mood I am in but I am so thankful for you. This song and the Riding (Night) covers are perfect for studying and probably my all time favorite covers of any artist. You truly don't get the credit you deserve and I hope that you don't give up. One day the KZbin algorithm will show you to the world and you'll finally get the credit you deserve. Please keep creating until that day.

[@CelloBassett]

Omega Watson dude, that you for this incredible comment, you just made my week :) thanks for listening and keep in touch :)))

[@PedroPedro-sm9oy]

Very nice

[@needviola]

Awesome. Please keep those videos coming.

[@CelloBassett]

Zach Dellinger love you bro ☺️

[@Gigihyrule]

This is so good I started getting teary eyed.

[@CelloBassett]

Gigihyrule awwww thanks for watching :)

[@derfyfenhu4056]

I still remember the first time I beat this game. I was on the bus and I had made it to Ganon. I saw the light on my gbasp turn red and freaked out. I paused and shut my gameboy. I waited for my stop. As soon as I got off I sprinted to my room and I had a long driveway. I instantly plugged it in to the charger and started the fight. That fight is still one of the best ever. I had finally beat Ganon. I was so happy. I made it through the cutscenes and as soon as I heard this song I felt that beating this game was truly worth it. Now everytime I hear this song I get emotional. I mean it was the first Zelda I ever beat without help haha. Also yeah I played it on the GBASP

[@CelloBassett]

I love this story! What an epic final battle in real life and in game hahahah thank you for sharing!

[@psiquetrance]

Wow, glad ure back with more zelda!

[@CelloBassett]

Emmanuel Gonzalez Yesss :)

[@Mindblazter80]

Well done, this is the best zelda song of all time. Epic.

[@TheLoremasterNojah]

Welcome back. Excellent as always.

[@CelloBassett]

TheLoremasterNojah thanks for sticking around!!!

[@MusicaAngela]

I'm honored to call you my friend. You are such an inspiration Mark! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@CelloBassett]

MusicaAngela awwwww thank you!!! I miss you very much!! 💕💕💕

[@MusicaAngela]

@@CelloBassett Will you ever come back to the east coast?

[@marcocoletta5101]

WOW... absolute magic, pure beauty.

[@CelloBassett]

Awww thank you for listening!

[@mastaflow9372]

thank you for all the cover! i can't wait for your great fairy cello version!

[@sirwaffles2020]

I love your content man! Keep up the fantastic work 😄👍

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks a lot man!

[@Duhemsounds]

I love this theme so much, very beautiful take on it :)

[@lotusheart625]

Dude this is amazing!!! One of my favorite zelda songs ever!!!

[@CelloBassett]

Courtney B thanks man!

[@joelanier4316]

You sir need more subs. Simply beautiful.

[@StoicEver]

I play your stuff from time to time. This time im like oh shit this is new!

[@CelloBassett]

Zephin VS thanks for your support man!

[@EthanSteveson]

Incredible job, you are such an amazing cellist!

[@ArturikGDL]

I was wondering me days ago about you, because im making a compilation of my favorite songs with violin & cello, and suddenly you appear with this wonderful song... I love your feeling. Cheers up dude 👍🍻🤘😎😂

[@CelloBassett]

Haha thanks for sticking around! :))

[@ArturikGDL]

@@CelloBassett Dont dissapear too much 😉

[@ivaeradon4570]

I'm SO glad to see another video from you- I actually was looking last month and sad I hadn't seen anything for such a long time! My gladness was multiplied a thousand-fold as I listened, though, because this is truly a masterful performance and arrangement. From the start you very seriously set the emotional tone with that scratchy, deep, EARTHY cello voice, accented with tiny little notes here and there; it totally encapsulated and transformed the relief and joy I had as a kid FINALLY beating Ganon and saving Hyrule into something resoundingly complex and meaningful enough to me to send chills down my spine for full measures- and then the main theme came in. This was so utterly satisfying in such a complete way that I don't think I can truly do it justice with words, as much as I might try; it feels so composed and regal throughout, driving emotion through every single second, and that final freakin' harmony... Just... Wow. I love this SO very much. Thank you.

[@CelloBassett]

Ivaer Adon this is a wonderful comment, thank you so much for taking the time to write it :) I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it as much as I did!!! Thanks again

[@ivaeradon4570]

@@CelloBassett AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I CAN'T GET ENOUGH! Do you think you could ship yourself to Iowa and just play in my apartment for a few days? I'd really appreciate it. xD

[@pugtrees]

Gorgeous

[@KailTirasleen]

Final Fantasy IV had a killer but super long credit song. This was a beautiful cover. :D

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks for watching :)

[@xxCross2]

This is pretty awesome man. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@Kiki.Datter.Af.Lothbrok]

Alright, so I was supposed to go to bed like an hour ago and stumbled across another video of yours, and it was so great that I had to stalk your channel! Very talented and I love that you love ALTTP and even the dark music too. Looking forward to more!

[@CelloBassett]

Awww thanks for stopping by!! ☺️

[@aaronberzerk]

Fantastic 🎉

[@hemming87]

Man, this is incredible. Just thank you!

[@CelloBassett]

Thank you for watching!!

[@dvrknxsshardtrap715]

Very well done :)

[@CelloBassett]

DVRKNXSS #HARDTRAP thank you!

[@michaelstein6490]

Wow!! This is sick!! Great work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bri4326]

catching up on the newer stuff great as always

[@CelloBassett]

Britt thanks for stopping by :)

[@pintot6404]

Amazing.

[@tannerlebel5167]

Welcome back. I hope you've been well :)

[@CelloBassett]

Tanner Lebel I have!! Thanks for sticking around! Always lovely to see your comments :)))

[@tannerlebel5167]

@@CelloBassett And always more than lovely to see your work. Happy to hear you've been doing well. Keep up the great work my man.

[@engrado1823]

JODER POR FÍN... maldita maravilla, maldita sea. A llorar

[@MindLaboratory]

If you put the intro audio on and said this was Yo Yo Ma playing Beethoven, nobody would question it

[@CelloBassett]

MindLaboratory hahahahaha

[@wafflescience_]

this made me do a cry T_T

[@CelloBassett]

nickowaffles awwww

[@MakeMusic88]

You are back ! :) Great upload !

[@K-o-R]

Superb.

[@CelloBassett]

K.o.R thank you :)

[@eepy123]

i am going to cry

[@matthewLkidder]

Man that was good

[@CelloBassett]

Thanks for watching!

[@GALEOPLAYSUwU]

Tragic,epic,soulful and calmed Very nice :)

[@CelloBassett]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@GALEOPLAYSUwU]

@@CelloBassett there is no dislikes cause this is perfect :3

[@CelloBassett]

Awww haha, only a matter of time before someone comes and dislikes it Hahahaha

[@GusWMusic]

I wish I had played the game in order to understand the music.... But your sound is awesome! 😁

[@CelloBassett]

WocherMusic never too late!!

[@ivaeradon4570]

Seriously- if I could ever advise people to play any RPGs it'd be Link to the Past and Chrono Trigger in tying positions. LttP is SO good. I cannot recommend finding an SNES or an emulator and giving it a go.

[@GusWMusic]

Ivaer Adon I was told, the best game to start was Ocarina. But I gave up midway because it was too hard for me. 😅 (Nope, I‘m not a true gamer...!) I think the magical spark isn‘t there for me anymore either. Sad that the 90s have gone forever...!

[@ivaeradon4570]

@@GusWMusic Ocarina was probably the toughest Zelda game I've played- I STILL remember being stuck for hours in the Water Temple... And besides, I don't think there's really a "best game" to start the Zelda series with- there's just too much and too many.

[@GusWMusic]

Ivaer Adon I see. Interesting. Well for sure my friend has a talent for video games - I don‘t. Not much patience to be stuck in one place for days. Is LttP easier?

[@ChrisALTTP]

The best ending forever 😍❤️ its beautiful you music 🙏 100000/10

[@jeffalan920]

I think this might have had a little more emotional impact with a slightly slower tempo, but I mean still that's perfect

[@JohnLee-ks8ke]

great im waiting for the overworld theme outstanging covers

[@nonotcc]

Everyone: This song makes me so nostalgic! Me: Wait why do I feel nostalgic?

[@gene_dragneel7224]

Bruh where is the iTunes link?!? I need this on my Zelda playlist!!

[@StarmanDeluxe2001]

My favorite Zelda game! Can you do Kakariko village (LTTP version)?

[@Arlacent]

In-fucking-credible!

[@nicolascunhachastanet886]

This is awesome!! Zelda and music are two of my great passions... I was wondering, what program do you use??

[@CelloBassett]

Nicolas Cunha Chastanet logic!

[@nicolascunhachastanet886]

@@CelloBassett thanks man

[@shallotliltian7617]

I miss your videos. 😢