The Video Game Rock Medley (FreddeGredde)

[@osmisium]

9 years later and this is still my favourite VG rock medley I've ever come across.

[@Micke343]

Same!

[@frios118]

same x2 !!! :)

[@BinPac666]

12 year now

[@Geniusderelict]

respect to the drummer who had to change the rythm every 10 sec :D

[@pandawaapex6469]

4:08

[@xIncisions]

2024 and I'm a grown man STILL struggling to not cry during the FFX/KH transition AND the Shenmue/MGS transition. Absolutely incredible. This video will never lose its charm ❤

[@MrSkrangle]

Same here. Turning 40 this year, and that part just makes me teary-eyed.

[@fizzystrings]

I've gone through all of high school, college, got a job, got married, and bought a house since this video came out and I'm still coming back. Legitimately one of my favorite videos on the platform.

[@WingedSupernova]

I always get goosebumps on the Castlevania into Ducktales portion. IT'S JUST SO GOOD.

[@RetroYoungen]

I know I've watched this video so, SO many times, but that transition from F-Zero to Fire Emblem is just KILLER.

[@fernandodarci]

I agree. Also the transition from Outrun to MegaMan and the one from Gradius to FFX to Kingdom Hearts makes me cry

[@TheOnlyQwin]

That FFX and Kingdom Hearts part.. +10 points

[@Thegamingground]

Imo, this video is one of THE best videos on KZbin (topnotch covers!).

[@GiordanDiodato]

except he missed so many classic soundtracks like Legend of Heroes/Trails series, Ys, Grandia, Star Ocean, Tales of, Golden Sun, I could go on.

[@Thegamingground]

Giordan Diodato There is always more, but he could always cover those games in another video.

[@michaelbraddy2463]

you cant judge him on that, thats like me asking you to tell me every game of the year title and expecting you get all of them in one go.

[@GiordanDiodato]

Michael Braddy but he should know them.

[@stueyretro]

Giordan Diodato with respect, they're YOUR classic soundtracks, not his. There's game themes he's missed out which are far more iconic than the ones you've mentioned, but I wouldn't say its a bad thing, every cover he's done here is done absolutely perfect.

[@4hoofd]

I swear I know every single note by heart lmao. Thanks for heavily inspiring the way I perceive music. I hope you 2 are doing good!

[@riverdelta7052]

This is so painfully underrated. How the hell has it only amassed 2.5 million views after over 10 years?

[@joelwallenius2877]

When the drums and bass drop onto Monkey Island, man. That's just pure vibe. Can't sit still. Thank you Fredrik.

[@JablesTheSpartan]

Seriously, I'm literally going to cry right now good job man, good job

[@AzureCam74]

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of this incredible video. All the success is deserved!

[@Siggy152]

Even after 7 years i think i still have to find a medley on KZbin that is as well put together as this. Every song flows seamless into the next as if it were just another song section. This is incredibly well done, from the choice of instruments, the composition to the playing. Creating musical and emotional tension while still doing all the originals justice is hard but this is the perfect ecample of how to do it. The calm slowdown during FFX (5:30) or the break and drumfill leading into song of storms (7:40) are pure goosebump factorys and make me shiver every damn time. This is just so well made! Thanks mate.

[@datartisttho1987]

The Kingdom Hearts one as well as The Song of Storms and Metroid one gave me goosebumps. Ahh childhood 😩

[@Afreshio]

A decade ago, jesus christ. times flies. so this was uploaded during 2013. I swear this was older, but I guess I'm mistaking with your others uploads like the tv medley and the Zelda ones. I've been following you since the beginning. its been a ride. life is very amazing

[@fidollgo]

Was the best medley back in 2012. Continues the very best in 2020...

[@MixPixVisuals]

I'm not even exaggerating when I say that I've watched this over 100 times! This is pure gold!

[@nomadnick726]

you are not alone. i have this hidden gem also on my ipod

[@animefanatic777]

This has been a part of me and my brother's life since it came out. There's so much that this video has that we love. Your medley stands out to be one of the best we've ever listened to, and you yourself are just such a talented individual!(We also love your Wind Waker unplugged video too!) So I truly hope, maybe for this videos 10th anniversary, you do another one?? If you don't, totally cool and alright! But I'll tell you what, having another timeless medley from you would be amazing! I hope you're doing well! Stay safe out there! :D

[@ChaostotheVII]

Still watch this all the time, even bought it way back from your website!

[@PunchAragon]

Ive been watching this video almost every month since 2012 and never commented before., i discovered the drummer's band thanks to it and they slept in my house at their european Tour. This is THE BEST video in youtube. Thanks Fredde. U are amazing.

[@Jerokun]

I just want full versions of... all these songs!

[@Kamifox1]

I... I think this almost killed me... way too much awesomness in one song.

[@whosaidthat84]

actually, you've been dead. welcome to the land of the dead. we too were all killed by this song's awesomeness

[@HolySilverStrike]

Wow, still epic as hell!

[@gav442]

We want more FreddeGredde!

[@atlaslcv6062]

I can hum this whole thing by heart from start to finish, 8 years later lol.

[@Yamin4Studios]

My gosh.... when simple and clean came on.... I about cried

[@DGoodrich]

Posted over ten years ago, yet I am just hearing it today (1/24/24). If I hadn't played most of these games growing up, and the title didn't give it away, I would have just listened to one of the greatest Prog Rock melodies ever put together. Well done my dude, and thank you for this gem!

[@moroccangameplay304]

4:08 that double bass drum shooting like a machine gun

[@saedt]

Check out the dude's band Jolly, you'll love his work with them

[@Beachkoopa]

Man, I remember when this first came out. I can't believe it's been this long. Still an excellent medley!

[@ArcRay20]

you get extra points for including Metroid Prime, i rarely see anybody do a cover of anything from those games.

[@ElAlex742]

I think the same. And it goes for Shenmue too :).

[@NinteSegaRarew]

ElAlex742 Same same as well, and also goes for Banjo-Kazooie and Sonic the Hedgehog as well. :)

[@blacknija96]

I give him points for using a kazoo. Rarely see that these days.

[@oberindraco6587]

blacknija96 FFX was a fun one to do but then again, To Zanarkand is very well known so I can see why. Still it was cool. :3

[@mikesimms4292]

Dude check out Stemage if you haven't already. Metroid Metal is badass!

[@trikronika]

Man, it's been six years since this video came out and I'm still here every few months or so. The Wicked Child part is simply so amazingly well done, especially with the ride cymbal highlighting the melody~

[@antonmartinsson]

Watching this for the first time in about 2 years, and I'm still just as impressed. The MGS-theme caps it off perfectly.

[@comicking428]

I'm not a big Kingdom Hearts fan, but that "Simple and Clean" cover gave me chills...

[@HoaBangLen]

awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pedrobeckup456]

Ralls Tu ta me seguindo kk

[@DDRaHolic]

I have watched and listened to this so many times over the years now and it still gives me chills. Then just when you think it can’t get any better, the last four songs fit so perfectly together. The transition into Metroid Prime file select, then the way MGS 2 theme comes in…. Aaaaahhhh, it’s all so perfect! Thanks so much for this gem!

[@MartialistKS]

Still the best Kingdom Hearts cover I've ever heard.

[@Alterios14]

Which song from kingdom of hearts was that?

[@prof_kolorado]

Riyadh Casoojee "HIKARI (Simple and Clean)", the main theme of Kingdom Hearts I.

[@Nightwolfendor]

And the best of F-zero aswell :)

[@EuroMIX2]

Made me seriously want its own rock medley.

[@RamonaFlowers420]

OMG THAT WAS THE MOST EPIC TEN MINUTES SPENT ON KZbin IN MY GODDAMN LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Strangejocker]

Please, come back with new songs, do not stop, my ears need you :(

[@majora6767]

he needs to do a second one

[@TheBunjaminFranklin]

This brings back so much of my childhood! Great video! The Fire Emblem, Metroid, Pokémon and F-Zero were all great parts too. I've put this into one of my playlists, coming back and listening to it a couple times just makes it flow really well and all sounds great!

[@yodasdad]

8 years on and these renditions of the F-Zero and Monkey Island themes are unmatched. 👌🏾

[@arghayl]

Finally an excellent cover for the Cave Story theme! You should do the whole track... Btw awesome video, thanks!

[@marujore]

7:46 for Zelda - Song of storms

[@hosay9019]

This is the best video ever uploaded to youtube i swear

[@OddSauce]

I DEMAND A FULL ALBUM

[@razbloodalpha4982]

Bloody excellent, especially loved the Metroid Prime section.

[@Icywolfoskelsos]

I can't even.... This is purely amazing.

[@edu2076]

I think I've seen this video when it launched 9 years ago, yet I keep coming back to your stuff. It doesn't age, or if it does, it's graceful. Sometimes I get more excited by the speedy renditions of Kirby Super Star and Mega Man 2. Sometimes the minimalist and smooth vibe of Cave Story relaxes me. Sometimes the Gradius FFX KH segment brings me tears. And MGS2 is a perfect near finale. Both you guys did great, and this is some of the best VGM content on the web. Thank you for putting this together.

[@specteriw371]

why doesn't this have 1 billion views?

[@Jazox]

My favorite video on youtube.

[@HoaBangLen]

I watched this videos how tears in my eyes T_T

[@HF-dw6nx]

Damn, how versatile is that drummer ?? He's switching musical genres like every 20 seconds 😲😲

[@rolfago]

F-Zero into Fire Emblem was literally flawless.

[@waluchimaru]

Love the Kingdom Hearts part! Dem feels!

[@graspingsand]

Same here! It totally rocks 5:44 :D

[@TheBasileman]

What's the song used for it, I can't find it.

[@Gitarookefka]

TheBasileman Google It Loser (tard remix) - Jimmy and the Down's

[@anjake01]

Slug No need to be a dick

[@slimdoggydoo6323]

Simple and Clean

[@ta4078]

The donkey Kong part is epic :D

[@JokeInstructor]

I've recently been searching the internet for a few video game themed songs that sounded so much better than anything youtube finds for me. They were here, they were all here. The internet STILL hasn't reached this video's level of awesome!

[@TayshilShimmer]

I want ALL of the mgs songs, that sounded SO AWESOME!

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE eater

[@zeipheil]

Dutch Gaming nice ben drowned pic...

[@ArcusDraco]

14supersonichedgehog That's sonic.exe

[@zeipheil]

ArcusDraco it WAS ben drowned, but its sonic.exe now. (but i hate them both)

[@chrismicheal305]

kingdom hearts simple and clean was the best. Props man!

[@rictusofanguish]

ahhh it made me so happy when you played Cave Story >u

[@rikukeyblademaster1575]

I'm just going to be extremely ominous here one of my favorite parts is when they start into final fantasy 10 and jump straight to simple and clean oh my God that transitioned so well! ❤️

[@RawChilliGamer]

this was incredible.

[@thesilverw0lf]

Kingdom Hearts caught me so off guard while I was getting emotional over FFX that I had tears welling up in my eyes ;_; oooh, that was so good

[@Takeshy64]

AWESOME!! and what's the name of the Megaman 2 song at 2:56?

[@ABCMurshomkingdom]

That's Flashman's Stage Theme I think.

[@Takeshy64]

***** Thank you!

[@llama6633]

3:21 too a very nice piece too.

[@rickyricardo9710]

That drummer can have his way with me any day unfff

[@PotatoWagon]

+Ricky Ricardo You should listen to his band. Pretty cool stuff. I recommend Firewell by JOLLY.

[@xshadow193]

Haqim Hatsuharu Yeah jolly is some good shit

[@AvoytDesign]

Only 1.7M views? This is underrated.

[@ProfHoff]

How does this not even have 2 million views when Justin Beiber has 200 million plus?? This is what's wrong with our society.

[@lylefairhall7204]

8 years later and I still come back to your channel to put a smile on my face, love your stuff dude.

[@hitmanhuey]

please make a full version of simple and clean XD

[@TNTLuver9]

I lost it at the fucking Kazoo in Banjo and Kazooie.

[@jettash0720]

Ah Chrono Trigger...now there's a game I need to seriously replay and write fanfiction for

[@ArchsageCanas]

This is in fact an epic medley that covers the most important franchises. It is also good to see that the Tetris A or any 8-bit mario songs are not used as they already appear in way too many medleys. My favourites in here are the Forest Maze and Big blue being awesome as always. Seeing Fire Emblem there is quite a surprise as barely anyone plays songs from the franchise.

[@charlesdejesus7491]

Extreme songs. Congratulations guys. ;)

[@fgcFoobiez]

10,000 possible video games (gross underestimation) At least 4-5 songs for each game 10 minute video "Why didn't you include my favorite song out of the 50,000 other choices? I'm going to dislike your video now, waaaaahhhhh" Great video, shit comment section.

[@Foxpawed]

Not at all surprising, honestly, If the youtube base was less shit, his original stuff would have as many thousands/millions of views as his medleys.

[@DrakeValos]

At least you're aware that you're part of the problem.

[@DampFrijoles]

This should be pinned and required reading for any commenters.

[@JohnZastrow]

The drummer makes this medley awesome. holy shit. You rock drum guy

[@ryank852]

You are a musical genius! This, the Pokémon medley, the Zelda medley. Keep up the awesome work, love listening to it all!

[@NinjaJay2001]

WE need a full version of your donkey kong arrangement. you should do the rocket barrel theme from donkey kong country returns! that would be epic!

[@phinozomu358]

13 Yo me: Hey this videos awesome 21 yo me: IM LITERALLY IN FUCKING TEARS

[@Eravel]

Fire Emblem! :D Sacred Stone's a classic ^^

[@Kaoss134]

I

[@ann-marieellis3102]

Edward Quan YEEEEEE BOI

[@Archontasil]

so much nostalgia in 10 minutes.. i'm gonna cry now thank you for this.. you are unbelieveable

[@TomboTime]

Man . . . it sucks that you don't have as many subs as you should.

[@FireAssasin]

That Fire Emblem.

[@Xarazel]

haha. ha. hahaha. i have no talent.

[@user-ot6fz8wm6n]

Me neither

[@Thisisforvortex]

I heard somewhere talent's a pursued interest. Try something you like and stick to it, if you feel like it.

[@StormDatIsApproaching]

Xarazel I have!Don't worry, man . Take your time..Took me 20 years to discover them.

[@benjipraix6250]

x2

[@AudioBombStudios]

Great job! A lot of my favorites! Glad you included Banjo-Kazooie in there, my all time favorite!

[@GracetoThee]

If you can watch this video without coming back multiple times, your ears are broken.

[@awesomegamer7442]

Hahha i agree

[@playerofrock04]

Looks like Theon Greyjoy found a talent.

[@LCmedel]

08:20 ;) (Tears everywhere) WE WANT SHENMUE 3!!!!!!

[@NinteSegaRarew]

It's so beautiful and emotional.

[@MrSHURIKENCHO]

One of the best videos and best medleys of anything ever... a true oath to gaming and gaming culture as a whole...

[@frated77]

... zanarkand+ kingdom hearts ... and you've killed me! T_T

[@ThatsMrSomeGuyToYou]

+Gwenda Malatest I still get teary eyes every time To Zanarkand comes up..

[@frated77]

+MrSlothJunior Oh same here ... and with this kingdom hearts host, I still can hear in my had donald sceaming "soraaaaaa soraaaaaaaaaaaaa" ... brr my god! *_*

[@PsychadelicoDuck]

Thumbs up for: 1) Dr. Mario 2) Cave Story 3) Monkey Island Also for the good performance.

[@angelicamaningo853]

Fredde aguilar

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

+FinalBoss he meant he liked those parts lol

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

***** He's not begging for thumbs, he's saying what he likes about the video.

[@greensabr200]

+SkillerFiftyOne He's looking for ways to exploit people into giving him likes.

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

Greensabr200 | HCF & MineZ 2 No, he's saying waht he likes about the video.

[@durcraigman]

Dam this drummer is really good!

[@SaveMeMoon]

The playing, the editing, the games, the footage!! I can't find anything in here that I don't like! When the MGS2 theme came by the end I was on the verge of tears! It's possibly my number 1 favorite theme of all times! And finishing with those short Zelda notes. . .BRILLIANT!!

[@fruitsalad5802]

Totaka's song... that sneaky fucker.

[@fruitsalad5802]

also, can I just say how glad I am that this isn't just composed of the mario theme, the zelda theme, the sonic theme and maaaaaaaaybe the mega man 2 theme, like so many other compilations tend to do? it's great to see someone actually have a fair representation of tons of great franchises.

[@ricardohernanmunozespinoza7357]

2019? Somebody?

[@ourevilone]

alive inside.

[@Gaius453]

Me

[@NykPsychic]

Eargasm

[@areforeverfan]

I require an EXTENDED VERSION OF THAT METAL GEAR SOLID THEME.

[@naviwings6369]

PickachuuuUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! [proceed with pure epic-ness]

[@Bazzlieo]

The guy on the drums. Those arms.

[@kvg1979]

Only thing i can say is OMG!!!!!

[@kvg1979]

I play guitar my self.. And this is amazing

[@kvg1979]

kvg1979 my son 15 years also think your amazing :D

[@LtSlapnutz]

Man I've said it before but that transition from Metroid to Shemue is just epic. Great Shemue track to pick too. Lastly kudos on the awesome drumming and whoever mixed the drum track!