DARK SOULS III - Title Theme [Soundtrack Re-creation]

‘Dark Souls III’ originally composed by Yuka Kitamura.
Transcribed/arranged for virtual instruments.
Sorry for the wait! This one took a lot longer than anticipated and Elden Ring releasing didn't exactly help productivity either...
The dense arrangement of the original piece can make it difficult to hear precisely what each voice/instrument is doing at times; thus my transcription relies heavily on guesswork and personal arrangement decisions.
Regardless, I'm fairly pleased with the end result and hope it does the original justice.
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DAW: Logic Pro X
Virtual Instrument libraries used:
Strings:
Spitfire Audio - Albion ONE
Spitfire Audio - Albion III Iceni
Spitfire Audio - Chamber Strings
Spitfire Audio - Solo Strings
Spitfire Audio - Appassionata
Spitfire Audio - Olafur Arnalds Chamber Evolutions
Spitfire Audio - LABS - Cello Moods
Performance Samples - Vista
Performance Samples - Classical Shorts
Performance Samples - Pacific - String Ensemble Freebie II
Performance Samples - Pacific - Solo Cello Legato Freebie
Performance Samples - Solo Violin Legato Freebie
Musical Sampling - Soaring Strings
Brass:
Spitfire Audio - Abby Road ONE - Thematic Trumpets
Orchestral Tools - Berlin Brass - Horn Ensemble
Orchestral Tools - Metropolis Ark 2 - Waltroper Euphoniums a3
Audio Imperia - Solo
Choir:
Orchestral Tools - Metropolis Ark 1 - Viktoria
Orchestral Tools - Metropolis Ark 2 - Calandrelli
Orchestral Tools - Metropolis Ark 5 - Female Choir
Orchestral Tools - Miroire - Baroque Female Choir
Orchestral Tools - Tallinn - Female Choir
Orchestral Tools - Organic Samples - Solo Opera Legato
Performance Samples - Oceania I
Performance Samples - Oceania II
Spitfire Audio - LABS - Choir
Soprano Soloist:
Zero- G - Ethera Gold Atlantis
Percussion:
Spitfire Audio - Percussion
EW/QL - Symphonic Orchestra
Spitfire Audio - Albion ONE
Spitfire Audio - Albion III Iceni
#DARKSOULSIII #ダークソウルⅢ

[@connorryan2715]

You hit that big impact at 1:32 perfectly

[@ClaudiusTheFirstKnight]

why does *impact* remember me of genshin lol slmccl's video still in my head

[@TheAstrobiologistOW]

Elden Ring's main theme is utterly fantastic, but DS3's is on a totally different level. I wonder if we'll ever get a Fromsoft game like DS3 ever again. That mix of an utterly and totally destitute and decrepit world juxtaposed with this style of epic, heroic, yet corrupted cathedral music.

[@bumblebeepotato]

Elden ring is a new style of theme for Fromsoft, one of great ambition. Dark souls 3 is the culmination of their main series, its going to hit that much harder. Give them time and they'll do it again.

[@michajerchel7350]

@@bumblebeepotato God, I hope they do. Although Miyazaki really likes to make new thing, so probably it won't happen. Who knows though

[@ma_junia]

Okay but how HYPE do you think people were in the alternate universe where Elden Ring has DS3's theme?

[@dxcSOUL]

I love how melancholic the DS3 soundtrack is compared to Elden Ring's OST

[@wserthmar8908]

gotta be a contrarian and say I prefer ER's aesthetics. to each their own! This track however is a masterpiece, I don't think there's a close one in Elden Ring OST.

[@butteredbreadanimations9398]

If there were ever a dark souls movie, this has to be the opening music.

[@SturdyCrane]

By the way dark souls movie would go unbelievably hard

[@kayamusic5696]

​@@SturdyCrane Not if disney buys it :D

[@toastmaster914]

Dark Souls movie? Great idea

[@jenniferreiser7226]

That major chord at 1:53 is literally the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever heard. What an amazing theme

[@RogerTears]

It still gives chills down my spine

[@applespree2815]

The original is a masterpiece But this? This is how would they realistically sound. It sounds like a choir in church than a choir in game. Its a form of art my prend and you did very fantastic.

[@pedronevesurias2318]

2:07 that brought tears to my eyes

[@mustafaemir462]

PONTIFF SULYVAHN PLEASSSEEEE

[@Suesserto]

Pontiac Silly Van

[@notnoodle1918]

Based asf suggestion

[@Burberrydalive]

This a pointiff version would be sooooo dope

[@suspicious_spy]

I mean technically this is Pontiff's theme, just from when he was the final boss

[@mustafaemir462]

@@suspicious_spy i know but I meant the revised version :)

[@casem8723]

this accentuates all my favorite parts of the song perfectly, thank you for this.

[@Dr_Al_]

I audibly gasped at how spectacular this rendition is. I think it actually sounds better than the original.

[@volkiy_]

Fr

[@dev4159]

@zelim9367 u really lowering this person work like that

[@dev4159]

@zelim9367 the first thing u said is valid, but lowering the person who made it as if u could make better, was unnecessary.

[@dev4159]

@zelim9367 i knew it, all u needed to reply was something to contradic

[@fedjamagga8385]

​@@dev4159I'm with you on this, but tbh a person criticising someone else's work doesn't require them to be able to do it too.

[@kotn3l]

1:32 CHILLS. Amazing work!!

[@andimari9194]

Wow. That solo soprano is extremely clear. I had no idea there were any plug ins that fantastic. Well I’m off to go get it! Great job!

[@timothyjamesrichards]

There was a lot of editing involved to get the legato transitions how I wanted, but the results are worth it!

[@StefanoMaccarelli]

@@timothyjamesrichards editing and excellent midi programming is always important in the use of a sample library ( whatever it is ), and it is what makes the difference between professional use and amateur use.

[@timothyjamesrichards]

@@StefanoMaccarelli Absolutely! For example, all of the orchestral tools brass in this video was bounced to audio and edited for timing/tightness. Doesn't mean they're not fantastic samples to begin with!

[@StefanoMaccarelli]

@@timothyjamesrichards Yes it is exactly what I mean. The Editing Audio or Midi is an essential step for a professional production.

[@davidrobinsonvocals]

Ok I'm freaking blown away here

[@Captainjul]

I was thoroughly surprised with this remake. Most remakes are underwhelming but wow. This one really blows all the others out of the water!

[@MrKamix21]

ok this… is on another level my guy. Chills all over

[@MARViNweeb]

I'm at a loss for words. This is breathtaking on another level, i'm literally getting goosebumps all over my body while listening to this. I love how you can make out each instrument more clearly while not losing the original feeling. The drop at 1:32 is also executed so perfectly and is even more emphasized than in the original. Amazing work!

[@aaron8342]

Everything from 1:30 onwards is amazing. I feel like that part holds even more power than in the original. Absolutely terrific.

[@heitordiniz6145]

MUCH BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL HOLY FU

[@Crosseyedhero]

1:32 was actually breathtaking

[@gravitymusic17]

Amazing work! Soulsborne game's soundtracks are really hard to recreate because of the dense orchestration and you did it perfectly! Victory achieved :)

[@gamerash1710]

I really cried this time

[@StefanoMaccarelli]

Amazing Work! I love How you have Used Ethera Gold ATLANTIS! Well DONE!

[@timothyjamesrichards]

Thank you & same to you for Ethera! Great library!

[@NobleGamer0117]

Exceptional. It's not over the top whilst staying faithful to the original. Excellent re-creation.

[@Mr.Spade1]

Actually incredible

[@VidinaOfficial]

Damn! I wanna play DS3 now! Off to the high wall I guess! Another incredible re creation You Legend!

[@alef3356]

That's actually insane

[@sajinkahnalt]

YES.. THANK YOU I’ve wanted this from you so much. Absolutely incredible and immensely powerful. Excellent work!

[@alljuggledup]

He's done it again...

[@DanielVeril]

YO, that's truly amazing! good job!

[@Neo13715]

This is absolutely insane I did not expect any bit of it lol nice work dude this completely captures the initial feel of the soundtrack in DS3 and perfects the experience. I highly suggest considering these next tracks in the future: Godskin Apostles Lady Maria of the Astral Clocktower Soul of Cinder Tower Knight Cleric Beast

[@timothyjamesrichards]

It's funny you should say soul of cinder...

[@fredscharff5797]

wow it's insane, it's like the original but it's different! I love it!

[@fitzroyanimations]

This sounds better than the original, and reading the description makes it clear why. Fantastic work as always sir

[@Gammaburst1298]

Chills. Chills and souls gain. Souls gain and chilling. Bro, this masterpiece is great!

[@Broudelou]

THAT is INSANE! One of the bests, if not the best, mockups arround the earth. What an incredible work dude! Arranging and instrumentation is just perfect as well as the soprano voice, you nailed it!!

[@sendarium]

I am very impressed with your work! I'm also into orchestral arranging and looking forward to a tutorial video from you. Amazing!

[@nerureal]

This is fuckin incredible! Impressive work

[@CandyFlossToss]

You're amazing, your work is beautiful

[@JonRob]

Really great work. The efforts you've put into this are really felt. GGs

[@MattGrott]

Absolutely glorious tarnished

[@sir_agito7705]

i need to see the live version of this

[@timothyjamesrichards]

would LOVE a dark souls live concert!

[@MassiveMeatball]

Fantastic work as usual. Cannot say I'm surprised anymore, you always do great. I hope to see more, keep it up!

[@gustafa2170]

Slave Knight Gael from you will be amazing.

[@lambdaweaponscache5394]

I’m in LOVE with your reorchestrations! I would love to see you do Godskin Apostles at some point, I can already imagine the extra grandiose spirit you’d give it.

[@danielolmos5484]

Awesome! This deserves more views, truly well done! I love discovering these theme recreations

[@joelles]

the amount of epicosity

[@SuperToaster25]

Something about the way you do these makes my brain just go *mmm*

[@tictactoj]

Mate, you have a real god damn talent.

[@gabrieltonello9737]

I have no words to explain How beautiful this is

[@Yrvys]

This is wonderful! Being able to hear and understand all the subtelties and being able to recreate such an amazing soundtrack is no easy task! Respect!

[@the_ideal_grease5565]

I got chills the entire time

[@MelancholicSerenade]

This is insane! It's so good!

[@bigjimmy3792]

work of art

[@Justrealizet]

This is just badass beyond measure. No words.

[@Feelix_music]

I want to see you arrange your own original epic boss music

[@timothyjamesrichards]

Maybe one day!

[@mjdh2328]

​@@timothyjamesrichardsI'll be waiting for that day. Take care

[@Duhemsounds]

A lot of great libraries used, I love all these choirs

[@Emil_Music]

this is absolutely amazing - almost exactly like the original

[@notausgang_offical]

Thank you for eargasm, I have nothing to say, just P E R F E C T❤

[@nicholasgrey5225]

God this is PHENOMENAL

[@Juniper-22]

This deserves more views man, it's amazing!

[@h-v-rg-a-d9642]

Amazing, masterpiece 👏👏🔥 Please do more than Dark Souls 3 ❤

[@bigjimmy3792]

beautiful

[@8jesusramirez9]

Simply breathtaking. Bravo.

[@GrzesiekMatuszak]

This is how I imagine hearing it in the concert hall

[@hydrangeaceae2161]

I love this so much

[@theendo4444]

oh my god this is so good

[@JollyT995]

thank you so much for this! The original has such a bad recording quality. I was hoping someone would recreate this gem.

[@dev4159]

I'm crying

[@alexmineru]

This is incredible, good job!

[@Red-oe1fl]

This sounds like final boss variant.

[@SaucyyAce]

It's beautiful

[@zofrea1]

I always thought the original version was just a bit too harsh with certain instruments and parts over accentuated, but this is just perfection. Really I am always so impressed by your interpretations! They should hire you, lol. If you ever get the chance to do Epilogue from DS3, that would be amazing. Based on what you've posted I feel like you could add something even more incredible to that piece, my personal favorite from DS3. The 2nd version of the song they released with the DLC was a big improvement, you could do V3 :)

[@woodnoteflute]

HOW DID YOU EVEN DO THAT

[@WinterDominus]

Holy ❤️

[@emmanueltrejo4226]

Wow this is more intense then I remembered

[@Dragon-slayer.]

UAAAAAAU isso merece mais reconhecimento!

[@gabrieltonello9737]

That's just INCREDIBLE, a real MASTERPIECE , could you do of the Soul Of Cinder? I know that It would sound fantastic as your Other Works.

[@chandlertucker7843]

I’m so glad you made this

[@Theuselessguitarist]

Wow, this is really good. Most of these remakes or ”epic versions” are basically identical to the original, but this one actually has marked differences that make it better. Well done!:)

[@josephknottproductions]

Thanks for the sounds list bro 🙌

[@SephirothCloud89]

Aw Timothy, where have you been? Lol I was hoping you’d have a elden ring title x radagaon golden order x and the final boss mix track out! This one is fire and a person can dream! Keep up the good work!

[@ritchygavinorubio8749]

Epico

[@Usuario-04642]

Perfecto hermano eres un artista

[@german199denuevo]

10/10

[@Archanoz]

Essa musica e phoda demais...me arrepio só de ouvir isso.

[@user-fd5dm9km2g]

AMAZING！！！

[@nicholastaylor5354]

This is what the bosses of DS3 hear from the ashen one on NG+7

[@ze_bionic6929]

insane bro

[@babaguy04]

I really like this thanks!

[@zisausn]

wow this is amazing

[@user-tw1pm6nr5e]

This is insane I love it. Can you do Twin Princes or Nameless King next?

[@Apilancu]

Wow!!! Please make more soul music man❤ And maybe Sovngarde from Skyrim? That would be awesome too

[@timothyjamesrichards]

Most of my works in progress are music from souls so there will absolutely be more eventually, just been busy with other stuff so had to put youtube content on the backburner for now.

[@utkanbatukzldag2388]

@@timothyjamesrichards It's nice to hear that you have new projects. Please continue like this, your music is beautiful. Please forgive me if my English is a little wrong. My native language is not English.

[@Aaadapro]

Ds 3's got one of the best main menu themes ever

[@s84n9]

Any plans on doing slave knight gael ost? I'd love to hear you bring out live orchestra style on full potential!

[@timothyjamesrichards]

It's been sitting in the 'half-finished' pile for a while now but yes. Gael is one of my favourites, so it'll get done at some point!

[@s84n9]

@@timothyjamesrichards love to hear it

[@SwornSon]

This slaps

[@yanismoussaoui665]

holy fuck it sounds so good, amazing work

[@BrentSyndroom]

Oh my, thats amazing. I was wondering if the transcription or midi file is available somewhere for educational purposes?

[@sabakulover]

I NEED GAEL PLEASE!!!!

[@youwilldieinthiscave]

good luck king

[@handlebars3655]

Have you any tips on how I can learn to start making digital music? This sounds great!

[@timothyjamesrichards]

Download one of the numerous free DAWs out there like Reaper, Garageband, Cubase LE etc and try out some free virtual instruments. Nothing better than just immediately getting stuck in! If you're ever stuck KZbin will probably have videos to help.

[@ichi_san]

This is mind-blowing

[@Gryphon_2006]

Now I can imagine the Soul of Cinder havign this as their theme ngl Edit: Or Pontiff if Fromsoftware kept the idea of him being the final boss known as the King of the Eclipse... I think the Convergence Mod could actually use this... Not sure if it'd be cool with you but it would be pretty dope honestly. They would have to be the ones to ask, not me lol. Great work- Actually no, AMAZING work