Gerudo Valley (Ocarina of Time) Guitar Cover

[@YCookieYMe]

I have come back after 10 years and its still as beautiful as I remember

[@jam2995]

Glad to have you back :)

[@darkrepulser3445]

@@jam2995 been watching since I was in elementary, now I'm college it's even better than i remember.

[@brandondunn-moodie1544]

i love how at 1:44 you bust out the electric guitar... props dude, you did an amazing job

[@milofromscorpio899]

Today, it suddently took me : "I wanna hear a Gerudo's valley cover". And then I remembered you... I thought "hmmm I heard only one guy playing it without changing a note like I love (which other musicians quite always don't and that I hate)". But it was years ago. Then I thought "I must have put a thumb up for his cover", so he still might be in my list... But how to find ONE thumb up in particular in your list when you have more than 2507 ones? Watching them all? Yeah... But... No. ^^ But I had something in my mind about your vid that caught my eye when I watched it the first time, you were playing a green electric guitar. So I checked all my list and I found you just by looking the pictures (even without looking at the titles). I was looking for something green... And... FOUND IT ! You are number 1578. xD It took me a approximatly twenty minutes but, What I can say is... It really was worth it because it's the best cover of that song I've ever heard. :)

[@KinnySonata]

I think, because of a harsh comment saying that jam2995 was ugly as hell(posted by Truth Grant), he never fully showed himself fully in this video. Man got to hate stupid insulting people. The video that he posted this comment on was the Hyrule Castle a link to the past guitar cover. I am only pointing this out, because if I were jam2995, I would totally feel insulted to be called ugly. Whoever agrees with me, please thumbs up.

[@palconejozacatito]

He may be ugly as hell, but he's talented as hell too xD

[@jam2995]

To be honest, it really doesn't phase me. Yeah, it's mean, but I'm putting myself and my videos out on the internet. Comments like that are pretty much expected, and it really has no effect on me. :)

[@jslaughter95]

jam2995 right on man, never let internet trolls get you down, you are a damn good musician :)

[@DoctorPuma]

He is not "ugly as hell" he is just normal looking some girls might even say he is good looking, so I don't really know why someone will say that. Keep working hard jam2995 because I really like your work! :D

[@TheLetsPlayGuy98]

jam2995 Do you have any tabs for your songs? Would be really awesome to play them :D

[@Echopoet233]

anyone notice how the volume slightly turns down at 1:20

[@thetwobros9580]

Horacio Ulloa yeah i heard it

[@vladymartinez1232]

Jajajaja that's everything but Slight. Its pretty noticeable

[@nikolaiandresen7758]

Its because of the electric entering

[@MrDazza082]

Maybe his parents told him to turn it down 😂

[@beryllium1209]

Actually yes

[@McAce1991]

man at the end of your solopart i cried

[@Fireguy65]

Uhhh......ok

[@WingedHassar]

@@Fireguy65 I'd make a crazy tejano song

[@Zoze13]

That was a damn nice touch throwing in the primary theme

[@willlauzon3744]

Men don't cry son.

[@ulissegirardi]

80 dislike? Ganondorf

[@dw4467]

Ganondorf can't dislike it, he's from there!!

[@jameshet90]

dw4467 Win

[@kegananderson3588]

I don't think he cares...

[@Sinan97082]

ulisse girardi xD "Agahnim"

[@franconocera1963]

Ganondorf uses bots to dislike the video >:(

[@IncrediblyToxic]

who cares what this kid looks like, he isnt even ugly, and he is amazingly talented and we should just be grateful he chose to share it with us on youtube

[@benndavid3116]

Subscribed at 3 seconds into the song.

[@JonCorrieri]

That green guitar, SEXY

[@ahmadabdulwahid9148]

Liquid fresh sound

[@raijun023dizon8]

Just ignore those haters and people are saying your videos are fake!!! Those who say this guy's videos are fake don't know what they're talking about. I like your videos and they are not fake!!!

[@McRobloxian]

The fact that people think his videos are fake is a compliment in itself.

[@agniradhikamalviya3631]

Man, I gotta say, this IS THE BEST GUITAR COVER I'VE EVER LISTENED TO!!

[@LucasGitanoFamily]

hello, i did cover too, look my channel

[@johnjones4790]

I liked it a lot! Thank you guys! A lot of remixes or dubsteps just cover the few notes that make the track recognizable and then drown it in techno music. If others are going to cover a game track, they should use the entire track in the cover, remix, or dubstep, like you guys did. FANTASTIC JOB!! PLEASE DO MORE!!

[@AkkarinCrow1196]

A master mind behind the guitar, I take my hat off for such an amazing talent !

[@hotdaniel8193]

Did anyone else get chills at 3:21? ... So just me?

[@MrKutlik]

Yulp

[@raijun023dizon8]

Just you...

[@LOLOLOL1ish]

I'm chilled AF

[@Trainens107]

Holy shit I did too lol

[@nerdimusprime7760]

Hot Daniel I got chills as well.

[@ilikepiedontu]

I remember discovering you a decade ago, and your song covers were some of the best versions I had ever heard. To this day, they still hold up. They hold true to the original theme while you add a touch of your own magic to give them a little bit more life. I even used one of your songs in one of my videos and give you credit. You were just that good! If it’s worth anything now I am truly happy that you are shared your talent and for all to see. Thank you!

[@MegadethMiller]

Very cool rendition. Original but not over done.

[@Shapes2009]

11 years later and i still come back to this video. amazing work, still enjoying it.

[@guitarist6494]

700 000 Views... FFFUUAAARRRRKKK!!!!!!!!! Go for 1M brah !!

[@zenborath6275]

Guitarist6494 he did it

[@ethanlambert4776]

LISTEN

[@RovingGamer623]

I could listen to this all day

[@velfcookie4734]

I assume I am not the only one who finds this composition super smexy? This brought me back to the days of riding Epona majestically through Gerudo valley....

[@velfcookie4734]

ripppking You're a troll. XD have a nice day mr troll.

[@Cazeduardofr]

hahaha

[@aiden2407]

+Shalea Shaw I like your profile pic

[@meltingautumn867]

9 years later and your still the only one who hasn't really changed the way the song is actually played, also, The shine in your guitar looks like Navi.

[@djh3766]

Anyone see Navi at 0:40 ? haha

[@gamebox2792]

its not realy navi its just a light

[@anakin24444]

Gamebox Nope it's Navi

[@JamesFourmanDbz]

Its a blu light dumb fucks

[@djh3766]

Diamond Gamer You are the thickest fuck. Its Navi.

[@VioletIsOnTheNets]

Diamond Gamer No shit.

[@Duhemsounds]

You've put good harmonies into that version, still sounds great 11 years after

[@MalikJahrome]

I feel like listening to this in a sandpit pretending it's the desert

[@bluenymph4]

This is absolutely my favorite cover of this song. I just keep coming back to it. Thank you for creating this.

[@samcellevalenzuela604]

Jam+TheDooo=OP GUITAR TEAM

[@blackphillipppp]

i was obsessed with this 10 years ago! Had to come back!

[@Kronse2601]

This is probably the best damn cover of this great tune. :D This rocks even after years. Just amazing xD

[@renatoalberico4102]

By far this is the best interpretation of the song I've found, it's absolutely perfect ,the electric guitar solo fits perfectly with the song. Good job mate!

[@CaptainKnee]

Sabeee!!! I want to ride my Epona RIGHT NOW!

[@andrebenoit404]

gerudo valley and the champions of norrath music are some of the most powerful tunes for bringing memories back to me of my youth.

[@GladioEdgelord]

I'm always drooling by listening your guitar cover.. I love so much Gerudo Valley's theme * 0 *

[@killerwalrus6034]

Same here...

[@JGPiano]

+Elijah Roeck for me, one of the best songs on Zelda😍

[@MAGMADIVER1]

Thank you for sharing your talent. Gerudo Valley is my favorite Zelda song....and you covered it wonderfully.

[@grehzz]

Terrific arrangement and interpretation jam2995!!! Thanks for sharing. Could you please tell me how did you do the whole recording? what equipment did you use and how did you synchronize the video with the audio? Thanks again!!

[@jam2995]

Thanks so much! All the equipment I used is listed in the description. I recorded in GarageBand (now I use Logic) and I filmed with a camera then uploaded the footage into iMovie and had to manually synchronize the video of me playing to the audio of the song. It takes a while, but after doing it a bit you get pretty good at it. :)

[@grehzz]

So grateful for your kind and prompt response, jam2995. Just if it's not too bothering, could you clarify these additional questions for me?: 1. So the sound in this video comes from recording the instruments in garageband, not from the video camera itself, right? 2. I assume, then, that you don't filmed the whole song with each instrument, but only segments of it in order to illustrate with footage the audiotrack you already had in iMovie, right? 3. In which order did you record each instrument? do you record a backing track first and then add the rest one by one, or how do you do it? Ok, that's it. No problem if you are not able to answer these questions. I still love your video and your playing. Thanks again!!

[@jam2995]

1. Exactly! The mp3 is just overlayed the video and then I mute the audio coming from the camera. 2. Yeah more or less. I pretty much film the entire video on each instrument. I don't plan out ahead what shots I want for which melody or riff. I figure that out in the editing process. I make sure every instrument, melody line, and harmony gets filmed, so I can figure out how I want to portray that when I'm editing the video. 3. I create the drum track first, all programmed on the computer. I basically create my arrangement around my drum track. Then comes rhythm guitar, then bass, then melody, then harmonies, and whatever else I decide to add. I record everything myself, one track at a time. Lemme know if you have any more questions!

[@grehzz]

Thanks sooooo much for answeing my questions again!! Just because you offer it, could you give me some detail on how did you create the drum track? (software, sound/instruments used, tempo, time signature, how many bars or measures, etc.).

[@Nintendofan-uv6fs]

jam2995 hey I need a request in n64 game theme song g@m?

[@timothyrussell1849]

love the melody with the acoustic

[@jam2995]

Some of my older videos do that, the mp3s are fine. iMovie works like crap when you run other programs while exporting, and the result is fluctuations in volume. All my more recent videos do not do that, I make sure of it. xD

[@mustakrakishthebakedtroll2896]

9 years later, still good

[@ETPYANGO]

You kid,represent talent

[@Kratosx23]

I'm not even a Zelda player, at least not since I was a kid , but I have to say the music is unrivaled. I love coming on here and watching stuff like this. Well done, sir. Amazing job. Just amazing.

[@bruno3595]

i wish i would see u play "Last of us" themes; "assassins creed" themes and "death note"themes... they would be nice in ur hands....

[@nerdimusprime7760]

Beautifully done I got chills when the electric guitar was busted out.

[@milofromscorpio899]

Finally a good cover. +1

[@lrc4263]

Your writing skills are superb! The way u integrated the over world theme in at the end while still making it sound like it was all part of the same song blew my mind! Serious goosebumps! Just wow! Amazing job!

[@OsHuu]

This is so god damn good! Great job man! 10h loop video plz :)

[@fluffymoist7780]

3:20 OMG

[@ahmadabdulwahid9148]

I agree, its heard just like the title theme of Zelda. Its very nice.

[@Aced91]

this man was ahead of its time this video was uploaded during 2011, look at the quality of the video itself, its so clear and smooth even tho 12 years ago there were not many cams that were able to deliver such a good quality of a video i wouldnt be able to tell any difference if this was a video of a decade ago or a video just got uploaded today

[@tajee5020]

tabs?

[@saddenaal88]

Revisiting this video after 5 years! Wishing you all the success in life.

[@krlosiglesias2104]

i just get subscribed when i finished hearing the song

[@richbaker8211]

Absolutely brilliant version!

[@Steinerd99]

Can you link the tabs please? :3

[@jam2995]

The brand Elixir, for both electric and acoustic. They cost a little bit more, but they last a long time and sound great.

[@Rigot93]

i saw to navi on the bass in 1:25 *-*

[@jasonnelson5482]

The best original remake I've heard so far. And I was searching specifically

[@rachieboo5489]

Just wondering, how does the so-cal sound as a rhythm guitar? Thinking of buying the same one as you and was just wondering 😇

[@jam2995]

It sounds great! I love that guitar to death.

[@retrogamingguitarist5961]

jam2995 That guitar is truly one of a kind.

[@Kronse2601]

+jam2995 What exact name has it? Searched for "Guild" at many Musicstore websites, but didn't come across your instrument. My favourite cover of this awesome song by the way :-D

[@raijun023dizon8]

+jam2995 awesome guitar covers!!!

[@darwinwin3947]

what acoustic guitar he have?

[@DakuGamer98]

I had an eargasm.....amazing cover

[@CasperDar]

Holy fuck, that's amazing

[@pubcle]

I wish you were still around my man, you did fantastic work.

[@Toowfu]

Awesome, you are the best o:!

[@adamlabelle2694]

You, Sir, are AWESOME! I have been looking for a download for this song for a long time, and here it is!

[@pep3001]

+jam2995 This is how the song shouldve been played!

[@Disfunctionable]

Best version I have heard. Love the hint of metal you added to it

[@gerardoaviles8114]

hey el de la guitarra tocas. muy bien

[@gerardoaviles8114]

valí. vida. varios

[@INFRAGMENTS-xo8vf]

Gerardo Aviles se mamo 7u7

[@jakisnot]

I always felt like such a badass riding Epona into Gerudo Valley, especially that time where you jump over the canyon.

[@nagato9645]

Anyone who wants to skip the intro go to 0:14

[@stscallop3254]

its literally 14 seconds, how impatient can u be

[@NathanWoyessa]

@@stscallop3254 lol yea

[@___Artemis___]

3:20 This threw me for a loop and I LOVED IT

[@nelson_marqs]

Perfeito cara parabéns sou brasileiro e confesso o brasil ta lotado de fãs da Nintendo e sou mais 1 desses milhares de fã e confesso parabéns cara ^^ parabéns mesmo nunca ouvi um tema tão bom tocado deste jeito perfeito =) entre no blog da Nintendo Brasileiro mundonintendobrasil.blogspot.com.br obrigado até mais^^

[@Earthkouek]

T'as l'air d'être un sacré virtuose énorme bravo. Je voulais te demander justment, je voudrais bien me mettre au flamenco à un moment donné ça m'attire énormément. Quelle gamme précise faut bosser pour sonner espagnol ? et quels accords ? Après jvais faire mes recherches de mon coté mais même si tu as des videos à me conseiller, j'ai soif d'apprendre. Encore bravo pour ton jeu c'est magnifique

[@philiciaware9615]

XD BEST VIDEO EVA

[@SessionSakic]

I absolutely love this song and I love this cover, I always find myself humming this song while I am at work. This would be Nintendo's greatest song if it weren't for the Aquatic Ambiance from the Donkey Kong soundtrack.

[@donnienewton]

i hum this melody when im out hunting, specially on the tough days when ive been walking for miles and havent seen anything worth shoosting, well done

[@adubslim112]

What a beautiful melody!!! I always imagine myself on a secluded beach with a mai-tai and not a care in the world when i hear this song.

[@cxuxrxixoxuxs943]

i very much enjoyed your cover.ive been searching for these kind of covers for a while now and i have to say this is one of my favorite ones by far.keep up the good work and cant wait to see what u do next

[@simplyt3733]

its really weird, i think i just fell in love with this song all over again. the person who did the cover, gr8 Job

[@weedyscissors]

one of the best versions I've heard you really put your heart into your guitar and it shows

[@Happyface977]

Who ever came up with this song is no less then a genius.

[@chronooo.]

that feeling when you start out as a wimpy little kid making guitar cover for video games, and now youre buff af. Not only have your muscle upgraded, but so has your music! love your videos keep up the great work

[@andreasexner4552]

Bekomme Tränen in den Augen!!! Dieses Spiel und diese Musikstücke......für immer in meinem Herzen!!..Da fühlte ich mich so richtig ..FREI....!!!!

[@fusrosandvich3738]

I can't help but hear all these guitar covers and try my hardest to make up my own type of cover I could make with my voice that isn't an acapella, and i've got one down, but I'm gonna need a better mic to use before I even think about trying it. Nice job!

[@MikeMandrill]

Each chord have a root note. What you'll hear playing a chord is mostly the root note as the other notes are here to harmonize it. The way you choose the notes that harmonize the root will determine if the chord is major, minor etc.. But in that case it doesn't really matters as in this song (and in most of "rock" songs) the chords used are power-chords who are always played the same way on the neck. So if you figure out the root note, you'll play the chord easily.

[@SeanLaMontagne]

Loved the overworld theme chant during your solo.

[@philipchandler1261]

Holy fuck this is definitely one of the better covers out there on the internet. Much praise and many kudos for an inspiring interpretation of a classic song.

[@TrNero-wd9fc]

I love how you collaborate everything , such a beautfiul work of art.

[@stephanieleiker7728]

i love his own little spin on it!

[@flashinmahcash]

For the main riff, its F#m, D (as an A-shape barre chord), E, and then C# (again, as an A-shape barre chord).

[@nessyno-name3855]

DAMN! That opening riff I got chills! XD

[@NintendoPredator]

Dude.. You are born with a talent..

[@raulplacido6750]

..........epic...simply...EPIC

[@2193javi]

Dude, as a big Zelda fan, this is an amazing cover of Gerudo Valley!!!! Good shit bro.

[@TheVicio94]

The best cover of this song !!

[@JEscobar1984]

love gerudo valley.thanks man for the great cover of this song.

[@TheGoldenBat]

This has has 12 years to cook, still a banger.

[@strawman3059]

That tune certainly deserves a quality production , that was sublime.

[@cesargaona5355]

Amazing job. Wonderful. 😍

[@Shdw-hf1cj]

reminds me so much of kingdom for keflings with the electro acoustric guitar! nice Job!!

[@julienlindsey1763]

I used to listen to this when i was 14 or so, now I'm 21. Still just as great as i remember, hope youre doing well brother 🙏

[@ambientskai]

Nice cover. This is my favorite zelda tune and you smashed it.

[@fortesfortunaadiuvat57]

Unspoken words for perfection

[@edwardyoung117]

You Guys are AWESOME!