Dreamy Zelda: Link's Awakening Music // Synth & Reverb Pedal (CXM 1978)

[@camz0]

it just makes me depressed at how criminally underrated this channel is.

[@Eazy-V]

I've been convinced by the first comment & just came from Matrixsynth. Cheer folks

[@GLASYS]

Thank you so much. Getting lots of views/subs/whatever would be nice of course, BUT having such awesome and kind people such as yourself support the channel is WAY better, and incredibly motivating. Thanks again 🙏

[@geraldwafflebottom3397]

Came to comment what CAMZ0 said, keep up the great work!

[@BUJU2007]

Most genuinely creative people dont gain much traction because KZbin rewards daily uploads. You basically have to make something meme worthy or related to a popular topic in order to break out of your small following.

[@GLASYS]

@@BUJU2007 Thanks for that, I agree. Also, you can have one video go viral and the very next one barely get views - there are no guarantees, and most people forget you as quickly as they discover you. Gotta keep creating cause you love it and for no other reason :)

[@VivaLaGiygas]

I'm sobbing, this is simply gorgeous.

[@GLASYS]

I'm so glad you were touched by this. Thank you 🙏

[@tylerevans1700]

The whole thing was fantastic, but when it got to zelda's lulaby at the end I just broke down.. Couldn't even try to stop it at that point, the gates were open... So incredibly beautiful.

[@NicklasLif]

I remember playing this on my gameboy in the back of my parents car going on vacation. Such good memories!

[@GLASYS]

I used to do that too! It was so sad when the GB ran out of battery though... 😭

[@FearfulFellow]

Duuuude the improv stuff was so freakin cool, would love to see more of it

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words 🙏

[@williamruiz5965]

Synth goes so well with the sound of 8 bit music!

[@undertakr]

incredible combination of musicianship technicality but also very mindful care over tone quality. anyone can buy a million keyboards and effects pedals but most people don't really use them correctly, with an open ear to sound quality and touch and depth

[@GLASYS]

Thank you so much!

[@undertakr]

@@GLASYS hey thanks for your reply to my reply, one two-handed keyboard junkie to another much more talented and successful two-handed keyboard junkie

[@MrCaptShadow]

Dude, holy shit, this has so much heart behind it. You've captured how I felt when I played this for the first time. I'm getting a little teary listening to this.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! There's a reason you can't see my face in this video, I was getting pretty emotional myself. Nostalgia is a very powerful thing. ❤️

[@carnal4play1]

I have to say I'm feeling the same way.. tears welling up, this is amazing my friend! Great job!

[@Subiedoo]

Man I freaking love this dude, always hit me with the nostalgia feels. We’re getting old, but thank you for continuing to give us these videos, always look forward to them.

[@GLASYS]

Much love Luis, thanks so much for your support! Yes we are getting old, I'm reminded of that every time I see my shiny bald head in the mirror! 😂

[@wesleypeck8265]

Man, all the old feelings of hiding under the covers and playing this until my gameboy's battery ran out just came flooding back. TY so much

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Wesley! I got flooded by nostalgia and similar memories while playing this :)

[@jordandangelo180]

I just bought this pedals and this made me so much happier that I now own this modern marvel of reverb and infinite tones.

[@GLASYS]

That's awesome! Enjoy the pedal Jordan! :)

[@nikolaystrelkovich879]

Hey Glasys! Thanks for yummy dive into this childish inner space again. Odd time improv sounds like Steve Reich’s phases to me. Cool, mister🌟

[@TomAndreen]

This channel is one of the biggest wins the “recommended” feature in KZbin has ever provided for me. I really love your work!

[@GLASYS]

Hey Tom, very grateful for your support and kind words my friend! I'm glad KZbin recommended the channel to you, thanks for sticking around! :)

[@music4screens]

Beautiful combination of machines.

[@Duhemsounds]

That's a beautiful medley, great work

[@GLASYS]

Thanks my friend! Hope you are well! :)

[@Duhemsounds]

@@GLASYS Yes thanks :)

[@Jwick-xu8cz]

Let me just same something real quick, ive been subbed to your channel for a couple of years now and you always impress me. I know the channel is underrated but please dont stop. Perseverance is what made huge youtubers what they are now and you are in the same track.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for the words of encouragement my friend! I'm definitely not planning on stopping anytime soon. On the contrary, I'm uploading more than ever. :)

[@BetaNegative]

I don't know why but 7:18 "More Nice Chords" really gets me. This is fantastic.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💙🙏

[@BigMcL4rgehuge]

LA was the first game I ever received, back in 2nd grade when it came out in the 90s. The Sword Search track is one of my favorites of all time. This whole thing is perfection as always. Brings back a lot of memories, thanks for this my man

[@GLASYS]

I love hearing from people who had a similar experience to my own with this game. Thanks my friend, so glad you enjoyed it 🙏 :)

[@BigMcL4rgehuge]

@@GLASYS Yeah man, absolutely. Even the little Inside a House theme, that one just took me right back to 1993 - didn't expect it at all and it gave me chills. Was right on the money.

[@nestroyertv]

so good , such an underrated ost

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Nestor! I agree, though I think the remake has made the OST more popular than it was before.

[@nestroyertv]

@@GLASYS especially the new face shrine theme (remix?). The mixing of the old 8 bit version with the strings, is another level of awesome

[@emiliorivera1045]

This is incredible dude. Always love the sound of the matriarch and this reverb compliments it very well! Great combo and great playing as always :)

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Emilio, really appreciate it! The Moog + CXM is a match made in heaven :)

[@markmarketing7365]

Man - these dark melodies on droning echoey synths are just the best. Love it :) Reminds me a tonne of the Hyper Light Drifter soundtrack as well, especially the parts from 2:14 and 8:11. Sounds very similar to tracks like "Cult of the Zealous" and "The midnight wood". Can't wait for you to eventually stumble upon that soundtrack as well, I'm sure it'll be right up your alley!

[@GLASYS]

Thank you Mark, really appreciate the kind words! I've heard about that game, I need to check it out. Thanks for the reminder :)

[@Nikita.Mikhaylov]

High quality performance, high quality sound, high quality gear. Deep atmospheric nostalgia trip. Best way to enjoy the music. Thx!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@filmbyjasper2100]

I can't count how many times I've watched this. Also I could listen to nice chords all day long.

[@filmbyjasper2100]

Side note: I know I've asked for the Hydrasynth to have more airtime, but would love to see a similar video as this with the Hydrasynth and the 1978!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much brother! Glad you're still enjoying this one, means a lot. I really wanna use the Hydra again, and that's a good idea! :)

[@filmbyjasper2100]

@@GLASYS doubling back to this comment cause it would be sick.

[@garrettsmith2256]

Link's Awakening was my first Zelda game too! Brings the memories back man!

[@Blackeyedangel]

damn, damn, damn this brings back memories. thank you, you play beautifully!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊🙏

[@marshallrankin168]

This video is so many of my favorite things all at once.

[@JD-vb3jg]

The font and text speed are just ::chef’s kiss:: As someone who grew up playing classical piano and now obsesses over guitar pedals, I very, very much appreciate what you do.

[@GLASYS]

Hey thanks J D! Classical piano and guitar pedals are two things I love very much, that's awesome! :)

[@MarkusHalo-022]

The original zelda remixes of your were the ones that got me in to your channel almost two years ago. I love seeing you grow, you are very talented my friend.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Markus, I really appreciate you sticking around for so long dude! Those first Zelda covers were pretty complex compared to this, but I believe sometimes simplicity is best. :)

[@MarkusHalo-022]

@@GLASYS

[@skylark9896]

Glasys, you're so rad. I listen to your Kraid's Lair cover all the time. And I never skip the advertisements on your videos!

[@GLASYS]

Sky Lark I appreciate you so much. Thanks for being awesome! :) 🙏

[@fionavalkyrie]

Your spontaneous nostalgic playing is, frankly, breathtaking. Thank you for sharing your talent and interests with the world.

[@GLASYS]

Always great to see you here Fiona! Thanks so much! 🙏

[@MrTriath1337]

What an amazing composition that totally brings me back to my childhood. Link's Awaking was a beautiful Zelda game.

[@javym1431]

I just love this channel. Such amazing recreations of my favourite video game music (Mario, Zelda etc.). Keep up the good work!

[@GLASYS]

Really appreciate your support my friend! Thanks so much!

[@javym1431]

It’s ok! U inspired me and convinced me to get a MIDI controller (Akai LPD8). I’m now just having fun recreating Zelda music with it and using my keyboard! Thank you!

[@GLASYS]

@@javym1431 that truly makes me happy! so awesome!

[@Bambyny]

Perfect, you deserve more subscribers.

[@GLASYS]

Thank you!

[@Xbaxman]

Holy shit dude you are talented. You make me so happy every time I see your videos. Keep up the amazing work 😊

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Xbaxman! Really appreciate the kind words and support man 🙏:)

[@rssbrry]

This video made me cry. Also, Chase Bliss and Meris make some AMAZING pedals. I have a Tonal Recall and a Mercury7 as the only two permanent pedals in my setup. Great job!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much!! Haven't tried Tonal Recall or Mercury 7 , but they sound great from demos. I appreciate your comment! :)

[@tanukistrider6541]

I dozed off when watching this after work.. and I mean that as a high compliment! Captured the dreamy feel of the game.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Scott! I hope the spooky part didn't give you nightmares 😄🙏

[@LTD4liveESP]

Came for the pedal, stayed for the playing, left with two pairs of those neat and tidy stereo cables. You have enriched my life.

[@GLASYS]

Hey thanks so much! So glad I was able to help! :)

[@VibeMountain-im3wr]

Haha. Same here - where did you find the cables?

[@LTD4liveESP]

@@VibeMountain-im3wr They're "DJ TECHTOOLS 6.35mm Jack Chroma Cables". I bought them at the Music Store as an European buyer. Goodluck!

[@Roinaeh]

Oh my... He did it again. I'm faszinated by your work. And also in love with it. Thank you and keep busy mate.

[@GLASYS]

You're very kind my friend, thanks so much!

[@Jin-Hu]

This is lovely, thanks mister

[@MogoPrime]

Started off the week watching an excellent Link's Awakening run at AGDQ, and now a beautiful, reverberant cover. I love that game so much!

[@pepejul]

This is amazing. All your videos are.

[@GLASYS]

Oh man you're very kind. Thanks so much :)

[@mikespike5069]

I got another portion of pleasure. Thank you GLASYS ....... .

[@GLASYS]

Thank YOU Mike! :)

[@TheMajikelOne]

This is lovely, thanks for sharing it with us!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for watching and writing these kind words! Much appreciated! :)

[@angryparsnip9363]

Nostalgia. Just perfect. More gaming soundtracks please, the more 8-bit the better. Loved Zelda's Lullaby from OoT at the end though.

[@matthewsullivan9419]

Sent this video to a friend, went to the comment section to bemoan how criminally underrated this channel is, only to see that phrase already used lol. Keep up the rad work!

[@GLASYS]

Hey Matthew, thanks for the kind words my friend! Really appreciate you spreading the word too! :)

[@Alxev]

I've never seen performances like this before! You are truly unique

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Alxev! Really appreciate the compliment! :)

[@d3vs3b96]

wonderful.. i cried, it brings me memories and it sound so beautiful. tbh you touched my heart! thank u for bring back good memories

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for sharing Sebastian! So glad this touched you. I felt the same playing these tunes I grew up on 🙏

[@JerredLocke]

just thank you. ahh, my heart!

[@justinferreira2571]

This is absolutely one of my fav channels on youtube. Always pleased to hear your music. Crazy that you dont have millions of followers. I agree with a the person below who said "It depresses me at how criminally underrated your channel is"

[@GLASYS]

I really appreciate your support Justin! We live in a world of algorithms that determine what people will be exposed to, and there's a lot of luck involved in becoming a huge channel - so I try to ignore all that and simply focus on creating things that inspire me. People like you make it all worth it, thanks again!

[@erickr4ndom]

This has became one of my favorite KZbin videos! I really enjoy your work Glasys. You are an amazing and talented keyboardist and sound designer.

[@GLASYS]

Hey Erick, thanks so much for the compliments brother. Really appreciate your kind words, and I'm happy you're enjoying the video - that means a lot! :)

[@thomasczupala7335]

this tunes!!! absolutely amazing!i loved this on my game boy nes and the super famicom and it never ended!!!THX you GLASYS soooo much :)

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Thomas! :)

[@RyanGraubner]

This has such an ethereal quality to it. Lovely!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Ryan! Appreciate the kind words! :)

[@tomyea16]

That Zelda improv at about 3:00 was awesome! Love the content you put up and the effort you put in, keep it up!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@kentborges5114]

GLASYS THEE GREAT SHINES AGAIN

[@thecyberquake618]

This channel really needs more views and subs than it gets

[@GLASYS]

Always appreciate you my dude! Thanks for all your support 🙏

[@RyanParkerTV]

Your renditions of these old songs from your childhood are always so nice to listen to. It seems like they had a big influence on your original stuff and you developed an ear for music really early on

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Ryan! They did indeed have a huge influence on me, even more than I had realized until I started revisiting them 😊🙏

[@droshik]

Always makes me happy when I see an upload from you bro! ❤️ Also dem chords tho!!! So lush and majestic! ☺️👌

[@CaptainPooMoo]

This is simply amazing! I love the sound and the melodies/harmonies echo within me on a very regular basis xD

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much!

[@santinogonzales3720]

simply wonderful - best game ever, great tunes n gear here, too - cheers!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Santino! 🙏🙂

[@SeanDee21]

I’m currently playing Links Awakening on the Switch and I’m getting instant nostalgia watching this. Great vid as always!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Sean! The remake is pretty awesome!

[@GabrielBelloMusic]

Spectacular!

[@Renzsu]

Awe, I remember this game fondly. The first time I played anything resembling an RPG. I felt like I really accomplished something when I finished this game all by myself :)

[@someotherguystudio]

These sound so cool! I like how you have a seemingly endless supply of cool gear 0_0 I'm like what does this new box with sliders do?!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks! Haha yes I do have a lot of gear, and I'm addicted to pedals. It's a problem 😂

[@StuartRochabrunt]

This is way far from just testing gear because this is ART.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it Stuart!

[@j4ym2]

I liked this before i even heard it :D beautiful man!!

[@GLASYS]

Hey James how are you my friend? Thanks dude! :)

[@j4ym2]

@@GLASYSof course it was going to be masterpiece. that's what friends do :)

[@Velociferon]

The perfect game for dreamy synths! Always a pleasure to see your stuff. Cheers mate!

[@the_Acaman]

I have stuff to do but I can't stop listening! And I really can't do stuff while being carried away by this

[@jimkincaidz]

So nice I watched it twice! Had to rewatch on the hi-fi, guh!

[@GLASYS]

You're the best Jim!

[@jhonviel7381]

900usd makes me teary too. oh and my memories of playing zelda for the first time ⚔️🏹🛡🏹⚒

[@palfdoodles]

Great work! I thought the soundtrack for the Switch remake was pretty good overall but your beautiful yet haunting renditions capture the overall tone of the game so much better!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Palf! I love the remake soundtrack too, I think it's much closer to what was "originally intended" but technologically impossible back in the day on GB. However, there's a certain charm to the 8-bit soundtrack that still enchants me and I tried to capture that 😊🙏

[@antoniolima9815]

That’s magical.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Antonio! 🙏

[@cswavely3D]

Beautiful!

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! :)

[@je7647]

nice playing.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks J E!

[@basecasebasecase]

Beautiful work!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much Casey! Super appreciate you my friend!

[@jibberish00]

Matriarch + cxm ❤

[@DaniTesla]

Pretty memories here

[@SemperCallide]

I'm floored by your talent. I especially love that you pioneered a style playing bass / drum and keyboard all at once. If it takes me 20 years, I want to play just like that some day!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your kind words and support! Everything is possible with enough practice and patience, so keep doing your thing too! 🙏😊

[@claudios.5508]

@SemperCallide Start playing again. it's worth it 🙂

[@hexwavemusic]

I love this so much :D :D :D

[@asboll]

Love it. Dream shrine is a vibe

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much! Yeah that one's prob my favorite. Such a unique chord progression

[@harfe06]

My favorite game ever ❤❤❤❤

[@mkurt90]

great job, as usual

[@GLASYS]

Thank you!

[@Edi.Dimmer]

mind blowiiinggg

[@herosmack]

Love it

[@ArT.of.Self-Destruct]

Just discovered your channel and vids few minutes ago and first of all, thanks, deep thanks and congrats for your amazing works, your keyboard's skills, the big wave of nostalgia and the time you took for these video...🙏🙏🙏 cannot wait to see more of your works ! Waow... such nostalgia and spooky sadness vibes 💙🤤💙😌 By great hazard I own a Matriarch (and a mercury x very soon) and so was wondering if it was possible for you to share patchs for the sounds ? Very amazed and would love jaming on my matriarch with these zelda sounds 🤘🤓

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Unfortunately this was a long time ago and I don’t remember the exact patches. But, they were pretty simple - mainly triangle / pulse waves iirc

[@R3V1ZION]

Magical.

[@jazzywillo10]

The Legend of GLASYS more like it

[@Bfredproduction]

Great !

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Frederic!

[@anachromaly]

very nice!

[@GLASYS]

Thanks so much!

[@f_c_r_]

Jeeeeeeez I was just shopping for reverbs and this one is one of my top choices and of course I ended up back on your channel searching for something I thought was totally unrelated to you :P So I guess the question is: Worth every penny or just worth most of them? It's soooooooooooo expensive but so good.

[@GLASYS]

I love it, I haven't used it a lot yet but every time I power it on I'm very inspired by the lush sound. Whether it's worth the $ or not is entirely up to you :)

[@Tal_Thom]

I always get overcome with how great your videos are: the music is always transcendant, but then your general design choices and presentation is so great. Thank you for everything you put into the world. Was the improv in 9/8 in the beginning?

[@GLASYS]

Hi William! That's incredibly kind of you to say my friend, thanks so much for all your support and encouragement! 🙏 The improv I think you're referring to is in 7/8

[@djencode]

I am depressed that ballad of the wind fish is not on here :( The scene of Marin singing it to the Animal Village brought tears to my eyes when I played the remake. I adored the original on gameboy, played it right after A Link To the Past.

[@GLASYS]

Hi! I did a full cover of that one (featuring a singer) which you can find on my channel

[@djencode]

@ yissss

[@m1galla]

bravo

[@jkuebler89]

I love this so much. Could you do original Legend of Zelda game over/Outro Theme? I've always loved that tune. Would be awesome if you did your thing w it.

[@GLASYS]

Thanks for being awesome Joshua! Yeah that's a cool idea, will def keep it in mind!

[@LaBeatrie]

My friend, do you have any Patreon or Tipeee stuff, so I can give you money to reward your awesome work ?

[@GLASYS]

I do have a Patreon - the link is the video description - no pressure to join of course. your support is extremely appreciated La Beatrie! Thanks for asking 😊🙏

[@milopfultz]

yessssssss dude!

[@soarelefericirii3188]

The demonstration is very interesting !👍 Can you tell me, please, how Chase Bliss CXM 1978 vs OTO BAM compare / what would you choose for synthesizers, and what would be the details that would convince you the most? Is the OTO BAM too dark, or the Chase Bliss CXM 1978 too light? I want to buy a reverb unit, from the two units mentioned, and I don't know which one has the reverb effects, of better quality,, which one is more suitable for synthesizers and which offers more possibilities for modeling the reverb effect / without hearing the effect separately from the sound. ! I ask because certain reverb units are better suited for synthesizers, and others are better suited for vocals and acoustic instruments. Thank you !

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! I’m not familiar with OTO BAM unfortunately. But CXM sounds great on synths imo

[@glemmstengal]

You even used the font from the game. Big bless.

[@GLASYS]

I'm so glad I could find it! The internet is amazing. :)

[@khalylehagood3222]

Pleasant playing, really liked Inside a House. What kind of cables are those?

[@GLASYS]

Thanks Khalyle! Those cables are from DJ TechTools.

[@junkyardjim]

Excellent suggestion putting on a set of cans, having true speaker isolation is key and your not going to get that out of listening to a laptop or tablet speaker. A nice set of comfortable headphones, sit back and enjoy some calmness. Tune everything out. Turn the lights off even. Good stuff as always dude! What's the little box?

[@GLASYS]

Thanks brother! Yeah especially with midrangey piano/synth stuff, phone speakers distort and don't do it justice. By little box do you mean the white pedal? That's the reverb pedal CXM 1978.

[@junkyardjim]

@@GLASYS @GLASYS yes, I must not have been watching when the video started the first time I watched this cause after watching it again it's clear what it does in the first 6 seconds lol. Even though it's not worked using the foot is it still usually called a pedal? I use to sell headphones, iPod docks and car stereos for about 4 and a half years. It was the joy of my life to talk to people about elevating their audio listening experience. I had a good amount of demo headphones and it was always fun getting someone to listen to headphones with a 600$ price tag, that were worth the 600$, not just because they had a fancy name. Ones that allowed someones music to be represented well at home, or on the go. Most of my listening is with a set of Bowers and Wilkins P3s and I love them. My biggest goal was always balance. I never understood why people wanted to have bass overloads, what about the high notes? Regardless. Good stuff as always.

[@GLASYS]

@@junkyardjim totally agree! I can't stand headphones or speakers that are too bassy. I also can't tolerate live shows (remember when that was a thing?) where the sound guy cranks up the sub bass like crazy and it completely overpowers everything. Give me clarity so I can actually hear what's going on! :)

[@sonalsystem]

that blue cable though...

[@ydr4717]

Lovely sounds! Who makes those blue stereo cables? ?

[@GLASYS]

Thank you! Those cables are from DJ Techtools