Castlevania III Music (NES) - Beginning [Level 1]

[@glitchedoom]

Vampire Killer, Bloody Tears, and Beginning. The three songs that represent the NES Castlevania trilogy.

[@crowpse]

Don't forget Wicked Child

[@Fireyninjadog]

All 3 remade in dracula x

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

@@crowpse never, EVER forget that

[@senzafacciazomby8515]

where's Clockwork -.-

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

@@senzafacciazomby8515 I shoved it up your ass cuz it doesn't even compare, sounds like a mess to me.

[@emomcscreamo6624]

i heard someone say once that the NES castlevania OSTs are really good at conveying that it is a game set in a spooky environment, but it's not about being scared, it's about kicking ass. i strongly agree

[@warshipsatin8764]

you can really sense trevor's strength and determination

[@EnjoySackLunch]

Yeah and it makes you want to demolish an entire jug of cheez balls !

[@Doc51499]

“When you get back to hell tell them there’s still Belmonts up here”- Trevor

[@Blaisebullion]

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[@Universalbeing0]

Truly one of the best 8bit songs ever created!

[@trevise684]

Listen to the Famicom Disk System version. It gets better.

[@tvrstl]

actually this is not a Disk system game for the famicom, but the cartridge itself has an extra dedicaded sound chip for the famicom.

[@trevise684]

Morten Tverstøl Good to know.

[@BionicJohn]

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[@Blaisebullion]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXyXZXtve7OjatE

[@rvrmdude]

God bless the internet . I could never listen to this otherwise.

[@symphony137]

You could though.. by buying the soundtracks.

[@ItsLazMax]

Mate, PLEASE listen to the famicom version! It CHANGES a man!

[@symphony137]

@dale gend It's pretty much possible to get all kinds of old soundtracks used, if you're a collector and really care about owning it. I even see two copies on Ebay right now, one of which is still sealed.. Also, the Castlavania Box with all soundtracks from the series was released few years back. That one's more expensive though.

[@ThunderFist1978]

@@symphony137 Or he could just buy the Castlevania collection when that comes out. I really hope they have both the Japanese and Western versions of this game on it since there are significant differences between the two.

[@ItsNerfOrNathan]

Or you could buy an NES and a copy of this game

[@Joelomite]

It's like gorgeous art for my ears. Even for 8-bit, it still has that evil sound without it "trying" to sound evil, if that makes any sense.

[@dlower23]

Atmospheric

[@mayravixx25]

If you think this version's good, you should look up the Famicom version lol

[@Omar_ZX]

Try listening to the vrc6 version, you'll thank me later

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

Hell yeah! It really evokes some of that classic gothic imagery with a bit of pizazz!

[@UstashaMe84]

Hard to think of a better soundtrack man! “The Beginning” is GOATED for me! Gets me so pumped to this day!

[@revilos82]

Real the GOAT :)

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

Hell yeah, man! It really is one hell of a song that jams impossibly hard given the limitations of the tech on the ol' NES. There were some real wizards back then making the music for some of those games.

[@wareagle884]

This is the first Castlevania game I ever played and it is still my favorite Castlevania game. I swear every piece of music in it is forever ingrained in my brain. Not that I have a problem with that of course...

[@lunamora8799]

Everything the same with me.

[@GiordanDiodato]

This game is HAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@alazoneia]

somecallmejohnny reference?

[@GiordanDiodato]

andre psomas Yes and no.

[@alazoneia]

oh ok

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

+Giordan Diodato Castlevania is easier compared to ghost'n'goblins.. that fucking game is literally so fucking hard&frustrating that i refuse to play it.

[@RagingDemon1018]

Stage. Fucking. 5. Nuff said.

[@ErnestJay88]

8-bit masterpiece !

[@unscripted3575]

AntiaSlasher you seem reasonable

[@sebastiann.8088]

AntiaSlasher Fuck off

[@auto1lija]

Famicom version is much better! My opinion.

[@SmithOn]

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[@infinitemillennium3821]

@@auto1lija *facts*

[@cronotrig2907]

one of the many amazing castevania 8 bit songs

[@shouly2283]

I'm really hoping they put this on the new Castlevania show

[@artguy7992]

@@sluttysam228 thats bloody tears

[@me-xz8zf]

Who cares? The show sucks ass!

[@card44]

@@me-xz8zf ....what... ....did..... ....you.... ....just.... ....say....??

[@mpg01]

@@card44 KILL HIM!

[@icanclimbanything6384]

me It’s not bad at all.

[@edmar_gtzgutierrez8819]

Posiblemente el mejor tema de toda la saga

[@mikeprado30]

Dracula's Curse tiene un hermoso soundtrack, pero para mí el de Symphony of the Night es todavía mejor.

[@DONNIE_DINO]

perfect song to introduce you to this world,a song warning you since the BEGINNING this is not will be a enjoyable adventure but a dangerous one, is a song challenging you and asking if you dare to beat this game, its gothic, bad ass, up beat and the last part is so perfect to tell "do you will be able to survive?"

[@sumdood8563]

Those drums at the beginning of the song sound fantastic.

[@SquirtleLeader]

This composition is one fine piece of art. It's a masterpiece.

[@joshw88]

The Castlevania series has some of the best music I've ever heard, not just in video games.

[@explod2A03]

@binkinater The names come from the soundtest (hold down A + B + Select, then hit start, at the title screen), so they should all be correct. I passed on naming them "Level 1", "Level 2", etc, because that depends on the path you take.

[@prettyboypop]

Happy Halloween! This is my absolute favorite Castlevania! Doesn't get much better than Castlevania 3!

[@sebastiann.8088]

Forrest Myers-Power I agree as well! Fuck super castlevania! That game is overrated anyways and nowhere near as challenging as this game! Also doesn't have as many memorable tunes as this one does!

[@TotalMeltdown2]

@@sebastiann.8088 To each their own. I enjoy both games. I hate Simon's Quest although it's got some good tunes

[@tomasmarlen6582]

Thank u so much!!! :* Finaly! I have found it! After the years this track from 1989 still creeps a sh*t out of me. Its from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse XD I didnt even renember that its name was Castlevania lol

[@paulbastien8875]

Playing this on repeat for the 6th time in a row and I'm not ashamed😊

[@Jerricoking]

I remember hearing this song on a Sonic rom hack, and basically they remix the theme and I fell in love with the song. I then years ago found out it was from a Castlevania theme, but I could never find it. Finally after three thousand years, I finally found this freaking theme lol. Took me at least 6 years

[@trancethehedgehog7552]

Do you remember the hacks name?

[@Jerricoking]

@@trancethehedgehog7552 it was Sonic and Astro or something like that. I think it was supposed to be a black-and-white Hedgehog. I know that there is a sequel that that person had made

[@meheecan123]

YOOOO Simon & Richter Belmont are in SMASH BROS ULTIMATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@baldigang]

No Trevor. ):

[@MrGojira95]

Maybe Trevor could be an alternate costume for Simon Belmont.

[@BIastProcX]

I wish that Trevor will be some kind of a clone/echo/alternate

[@spazzmaticus9086]

Simons default skin is like a merge between Castlevania 2 Simon and Trevor, just look at both games box arts.

[@moonlightact1792]

trevor have the netflix series so

[@temmiescrazystuff]

It sounds like a kick start on ANOTHER quest to put Count Dracula back to where he came from, THE GRAVE!!!

[@zenbmonk1016]

It took me almost six years to beat the trilogy, this one most definitely took the most time out of my gaming nights years back.

[@rjknizner797]

8-bit masterpiece

[@piromaniac9999]

This is one of my favorite ones on the nes castlevanias. This game has some really awesome music.

[@noeditbookreviews]

the more I dissect this song, the more completely amazing I realize it is. Talk about an eargasm.

[@oneradtechsgamingclips9330]

Damn, this takes me back. Loved Simon's Quest, but it was good getting back to the side scroller, and this music is so perfect. Almost screams "Belmonts Vs. Dracula, round 3. GO!!!"

[@Densester]

its actually the first round, since this is a prequel and all

[@JonathanSterlingMusic]

This is the most metal song I've ever heard

[@Tada-hr4ju]

内蔵音源のみでもこの出来映え。 改めて作り手の凄さに驚くばかり。

[@seovania9601]

Trevor's theme !

[@BIastProcX]

I know right i thought that i was the only one who thought that

[@adamsyed5535]

First stage of 3, last stage of 4.

[@timthompson9246]

The song embodies everything great about Castlevania music!

[@elana3908]

Uno de los mejores soundtracks de Castlevania

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

What does it say about a game's soundtrack when the best track that completely shits on every other track in the soundtrack is reserved for the first level? Absolutely awesome, even better than Vampire Killer from the first game!

[@cornparade6874]

It means they frontloaded the best shit which is usually indicative of poor quality later on in the case of worse games than this lol Luckily Castlevania isn't shit

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

@@cornparade6874 you said it.

[@milanw_]

Never played castlevania.. just wanted to look up what that GBA launch title Kart racing game was called. Krazy Racers. Went skipping through its soundtrack. Got stuck at the castle theme which is a remix of this one. Went on to look up this one. Fell in love. What a tune

[@ImPuLsEPaRaDoX1]

Honestly, if it were not for this theme, my homework would never get done.

[@piromaniac9999]

3+4th song=blows your mind.Incredible intro for a game, like castlevania 4.Too bad il never finish it.

[@AlexOjideagu2]

+Shadow_Link Listen to the JApanese version, it sounds far far better, it has a better sound chip in the game. Akumajou Densetsu

[@wildwest1832]

nes games dont get remembered that fondly because of the nes limits. But man this was an amazing game up there next to super mario 3 as the best on the system. Top 5 on nes IMO

[@CDRW24]

How is it not that remembered? The NES introduced tons of beloved franchises like Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Mega Man, Mario, and Castlevania.

[@CDRW24]

@referral madness Interesting to know.

[@exbronco1980]

i remember when i was 11, playing this game after school.

[@alisa-bg1wr]

Music was such a huge part of this game!!

[@Badbones8983]

allways loved the classic box art so well done

[@andrescarrerocardenas9477]

sounds great this theme i love how sounds on the eb tuning very heavy

[@gabrielcornejo238]

Castlevania Soundtrack is a delightful to My ears

[@ronyesamuraifantasma6072]

Ah! Bons tempos 💙

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Epic classical composition. Kudos to the geniuses responsible for such killer music! Epic game...one that i mastered. So fucking HARD!!

[@Smaug1]

Back again. This NES soundtrack is Next Level good.

[@NanoTechnicianHQ]

Watching JonathanOng play this and its amazing to see and hear it being translated.

[@jekblom123]

I play this every time I play the village part of of RE 8

[@explod2A03]

To each their own, I say. I made it easy to compare the different versions because I find it pretty interesting. :) Some I like more with the VRC6, some I don't... But for clarification, there is no FM synthesis in the Japanese version. It has 2 additional pulse waves (with more duty cycles available), and 1 sawtooth wave.

[@MCbiglucas]

My favorite old Castlevania game

[@Carseatt]

guys listen to the japanese version, it will change your life

[@mariokobhmar]

its so addictive for me lol i cant unhear nes one until i play the music lol

[@wildwest1832]

I actually prefer the NES one on a lot of songs. IDK if the extra channels kind of muddy it or what. Maybe its nostalgia of the hearing these

[@shilohroo]

That time, Konami was actually Konami. Top 10 Things, that probably won't be possible anymore.

[@prizzle9234]

one of the HARDEST beats every put to gameplay or music PERIOD

[@sl1m_shady831]

...I just pooped my pants! ...I just pooped my pants, that's why I walk like that, cause I'm poopin'! The Vampire Killa Straight real dilla Stompin' around like my name's Godzilla Fillin' up on hearts, gonna eat my dinner Got weapons up the wazoo, ain't nobody illa Name's Trevor Best Belmont ever Who the fuck is Simon? Don't get clever Whip crack, bitch smack, to ya mug for ril and if you think probably won't, you can bet I will and I'm goin' down to Castlevania I'm gonna bury you once and for all Goin' down to Castlevania I'm gonna walk downstairs, hope I don't... (death sound) FUUUUUUCK!

[@zadalmelik011]

"I JUST 💩 MY PANTS!"

[@SrivatsanVenkatesh]

Yeah I noticed that when I was comparing the two soundtracks. I actually imported the VRC6 drum samples and used them in the NES version and I tell you, it sounds awesome.

[@ZeroGamerGuy7]

Castlevania 1 and 3 are the best out of ALL series!

[@sebastiann.8088]

Majora Shy Guy I AGREE

[@TheBrister]

i wonder how many times i played this first level and heard this music in my childhood. never beat the game. 20 years of trying.

[@ThunderFist1978]

Fucking kick ass opening song!!! I've always felt that way!

[@ryanleonard3852]

Big boss's aquatic tank

[@philippepetain8172]

And I still have the Castlevenia 3 Cartrige on my bookshelf by Final Fantasy 1

[@merlin2k6]

Who else didn't want to finish the first level cos of this track?

[@Blaisebullion]

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[@isakwatz11]

I prefer to listen to the Japanese version as it clearly sounds better but this version fits the game's overall theme much better, it has a more creepy mythical style. The japanese version has a more epic tone with better instruments and bass.

[@suriptokiman7077]

best soundtrack ever made

[@jeffsdomaingaming1639]

this song had no business hitting this hard

[@nickfarmer88]

This game is UNRELENTING!!!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

I'd also be up for a version of "Go! Go! At the Castle!" from _Kid Dracula_ performed in a minor key, which would make it sound even closer to this tune from _Castlevania III_.

[@papersonic9941]

Am I the only one who prefers this version to the famicom one?

[@Technoblast649]

Nope. This just has the NES Castlevania music charm to it.

[@WinterForWolves]

Famicom version is far superior and sounds amazing.

[@electrifiedpassion]

It's cool to get this flavor but it's even cooler that the Famicom edition wasn't juggling musical parts like this one had too. Being able to enjoy/realise each instrument fully after hearing this version was a real treat.

[@bxyhxyh]

You're not alone. I prefer this one as well

[@WinterForWolves]

Famicom is superior. Deal with it.

[@Zhanto-j5d]

Better than the famicom edition imo

[@JemZard]

Even tho the game was made with the VRC6 sound chip in mind available only for the Famicom since it can support third party custom mapper chips. Both are still better in their own rights because Konami is always making great music in any hardware at the time (Arcade cabinet with FM chips, NES/Famicom or the MSX)

[@zeldastuckthemyth5234]

This version of the song sounds like, "Humble yet Epic Beginnings!"

[@thehalfeatenbagel3170]

and soooo the madness begins anew

[@steelixman]

awesome

[@suriptokiman7077]

sick tune !!

[@Tell_It_Right]

Whoever made this on NES went for the gold. Could you imagine coming to work on a Monday like, "hey guys, I was bored thululillllll weekend. Check this out. What ya thh J in llllmmo

[@jawsiedo3921]

I love this

[@insomnia.2006]

“I’m Trevor Belmont”

[@menslady125eif2590]

The Vampire Killer! Straight ril dilla! Stompin' around like my name's Godzilla!

[@mr.mystery2694]

menslady125 Fillin' up on hearts, chill like Vanilla Got weapons out the wazoo; ain't nobody illa Trevor Belmont!

[@menslady125eif2590]

Mr. Mystery The first Belmont ever! Who the f&^k is Simon? Don't get clever!

[@mr.mystery2694]

menslady125 Whip crack, bitch smack To ya mug for ril, and if you

[@menslady125eif2590]

Mr. Mystery And if ya think that I won't You can bet that I will! And I'm

[@mr.mystery2694]

menslady125 Goin' down to Castlevania I'monna bury you once and for all

[@Pasta4609]

My preferred CastleVania is the fourth one, although all the music in this game series, excluding the latest one, so, from 1-4, were awesome.

[@NeoRizer]

Anyone who's anyone knows that THIS is the best Castlevania ever... best soundtrack, ridiculous level design, bastard hard difficulty, fun characters... The original 5 + SOTN are the only Castlevania games that matter, everything after that is gaaaaaar-bage. What's up with that new series any way? Was someone like drinking heavily when they designed that shit? A Belmont is Dracula? Fucking fail...

[@ImperatorGrausam]

+Calvin_is_Awesome He did mention SoTN. Those games are exactly like SoTN.

[@Zets278]

Soma isnt a Belmont....

[@declansheehan1768]

Zetsumei278 I'd assume they're talking about Lords Of Shadow.

[@magejag2977]

eh, I like loi and aos more than sotn

[@explod2A03]

@moviemovies1 I did a quick but careful comparison, by isolating all the other channels and only listening to noise + DPCM from both soundtracks. The both use standard DPCM and noise for the drums. Two things make them sound different- the noise is used differently. You have much more sloshy, loud open hi-hat sound in the JP version. The US version I think uses mostly the same samples but only truncated to save room. The samples sound bigger in the JP version because you get to hear 'more'.

[@blackidna]

This track makes me feel like I'm playing the game. As Simon Belmont, in the representation made by TerminalMontage. RRRRRRBLAHBLAHBLAH!

[@valentinoparish2160]

Memories...

[@samblackhardt8689]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY GOD! I FUCKING LOVE CASTLEVANIA!

[@TheDovii4ever]

AHH the memories!!!

[@famtomerc]

yes, just YES!

[@PtitMallerayzan]

Epic music for an epic Game !

[@tomasmarlen6582]

0.25s and 0.30s - my whole childhood is described in those five seconds XDXD XD

[@PourOutTheFacts]

Awesomenessessesssessss

[@pivotalpancake5454]

What's with old nes games and their almost eerie like appearance? Honestly, the harsh lighting and almost dotted like shadows reminds me of a Romantic era styled dot painting combined with Caravaggio's style. Which is why I guess NES games really capture the eerie and the disturbing.

[@FOM_extras]

@EvasiveOne I found it 😭 thank you!!

[@pf3305]

sounds more menacing on Super Castlevania 4 when it's the very last stage with that damn gear chasing you up those collapsing steps

[@jelanifranklin9744]

A perfect The Morning After theme

[@BCS86]

Konami be going hard with these castlevania tracks.

[@fluffy_fufu]

I know this one from Kid Dracula :3

[@anj12399]

If someone finds me the piano sheet music for this, I will marry them on the spot.

[@Tetrisboyz]

/watch?v=e9y9K2Nviik where shall we set up the marriage?

[@sakuyaizayoi8528]

S a l z how about Translvania

[@m_5373]

Castlevania Netflix !

[@nintendogeek24005]

Melk Souza I wasn't the only one who came here after seeing that trailer

[@m_5373]

:D

[@milanmalfait9914]

I liked the first season. SPOILER ALERT: Especially the fight between Trevor and Alucard.

[@EckserDR]

vdd a serie foi mal boa

[@EckserDR]

@@milanmalfait9914 my favorite is the trevor,sifa and alucard x dracula

[@AldiniX3200]

Conectateee!!!!

[@rafaelbitencourt3837]

CLASSIC

[@MDthornton83]

This game marked the debut of this song.