Great Fairy Fountain but it's a little much.. - The Legend of Zelda Piano Cover

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I finally uploaded this cover! 🎉 I felt it wasn't quite finished, but I have not started and put off any other piece longer than this theme, so I just wanted to get it done at some point! To be honest, a lot of that was thanks to Erik C 'Piano Man's incredible cover, and I wanted to release something that could at least put up a fight against his. If he didn't upload that video I guarantee mine would be a lot simpler and uploaded much earlier. But we have our pride 😅
Also I only have 1 more cover until I finally finish the Ocarina of Time soundtrack!!! I'll give a shout in the description to the first person who guesses it with only one attempt (no lists)!
Edit: Congratz to Benedict Fargus for guessing the cover correctly!
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[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Watch me play the ENTIRE Ocarina of Time soundtrack here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bInNi3holNKMl6c

[@dragonluvver975]

Not to be dramatic, but this sounds like Link forgetting everyone he cares about when he goes to sleep in BoTW

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Interesting take 🤔

[@poke_my_starfish780]

Oddly enough, I'm understanding what your saying. Because it's such a nostalgic tune, it kind of feels a tad melancholic.

[@Goetaxd]

10 minutes power nap went wrong

[@XoeNyxp]

🎹🍃I totally understand what you mean, the constant repetition part of this song with a more dramatic take on it definitely feels as if your seeing all of Links memories flickering as he forgets them. Bout I also hear it as the oposite, when Link regains his memories. The musical intricacy of this piece can lead to a bunch of different stories. Showing how well crafted this creator elevated it. Amazing piece.

[@randynelson5998]

And now I’m crying…

[@ToolNumber19]

The use of the rising scale from the majoras mask observatory in the first half was a subtle and incredible move

[@bayah9949]

I was looking for this comment because that's what i thought i heard too !

[@Sifeus]

Thank you for saying this. It was familiar but I couldn't place it

[@WhoThisMonkey]

I read 'incredible move' in an over the top Japanese anime voice.

[@TBPony]

Took a little jingle and suddenly it became frikken Debussy, this isn't too much this is a modern masterpiece

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Lots of people of have compared it Debussy!

[@thesithofearth3617]

​@@RyanZPianoGuyand thats funny, because great fairy fountain was taken from part of Clair De Lune by Debussy

[@myeggyweggy]

​@@thesithofearth3617 Thought it was inspired by ftaise impromptu?

[@lh9761]

They are married together, in my mind, I'm glad to know it was intentional

[@danielshougun]

I'm a grown 43 year old man "enjoying" all the things that comes in life at this time, but this seriously brought tears to my eyes. Suddenly, I was taken back to my teenage self sitting on the floor playing Ocarina of Time on the N64 while my brother and sister suggested ways to solve puzzles in the game. Thank you for that memory recall.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

That’s what I’m here for

[@Jonnbgoodx]

I can relate…simpler times…beautiful times…

[@KitWriter]

43 year old thrash metal musician here. I listened to this and was like, “what a bop. Dude has talent.” Then my 6-year-old (my youngest of four boys, as my oldest is 24), and when my youngest son came in the room and said, “this is the mist beautiful version of the Fairy Fountain I have ever heard! Send me the link to my iPad,” my eyes welled up with tears because … where you were tearing up by reliving your past, I teared up because I was sharing my past with someone I didn’t think would be old enough to appreciate it. Bonding moment. And it was awesome.

[@BreakerMoe]

🫡 I was the younger brother admiring my brother play. Everyone was huddled around the TV during the Ganondorf fight. Take me back. 😢

[@PrincessTidge]

Me too man, 😭😭😭

[@tylermech66]

I was waiting for the "a little much" bit, but no, this is exactly the correct level of grandiosity required. Great Fairies are magical and majestic and bombastic in every way, can't be slacking in their music lol.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Fair enough 😌

[@Hamhockss]

There is definitely "a little much," but in a good way.

[@Duhemsounds]

This is one of the most master level great fairy fountain I've heard

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks, that means a lot!

[@Jokow_]

agreed.

[@Professorofcreation]

dont make me get fanchen lol

[@GamingMonkey123]

Wow, this is an absolute masterpiece! This video deserves more attention! 😁

[@ErikCPianoman]

Masterfully crafted my friend. Love the flow of this one; almost like it's telling a story. One of my favorite video game tunes, and your definitely did it justice.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

He lives! Thank you. And yeah the storytelling was what I was going for. Even though it wasn’t a versus, I feel like your version pushed me to make sure mine was at least decent 😅

[@not_shy_guy]

I knew you two were connected! Btw i love both you guys work!

[@mo-chi3344]

I love you both for stimulating my ears with this masterpiece zeldas soundtracks are heaven

[@vartox9783]

i started learning your great fairy fountain cover and im loving it, it sounds amazing

[@LanceTheDragonMastah]

This would be a great version to accompany a great fairy side quest that's heartfelt and full of lore

[@Montymania94]

This sounds like it could be the song that's played at every Link's funeral, as we see all the characters mourning him.

[@myeggyweggy]

Oh yeahhh

[@darkenaxe]

Wow, this is my favorite piano version so far, you did not rush the tempo like most people do, that was so pleasant to hear, soothing and epic at the same time, very nice job =D

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you 😊

[@sagetarus1]

I could definitely see this as being some credits music, especially in Twilight Princess. Perfect fit for it.

[@jmccartt7]

Very epic “little too much” So fun to listen to!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It’s my favorite kind of video to do! 😁

[@rosslytle5700]

@@RyanZPianoGuy On the last set of harp-strums, I picture a stage manager or somebody getting out a cane to vaudeville-style yoink you off the stage (And then I imagine you expertly evading them and flipping them the bird with those two final notes as you exit the stage on your own) Beautiful piece - even if it is a bit much. Lol

[@marknutt4398]

Brother you have a gift and a beautiful ear . The main theme incorporated towards the later half really felt so dramatic such a build up but it’s a build up so beautifully earned .

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you 🫡

[@templetes]

Started crying halfway through- this cover made me feel things I haven’t felt in a while. Intense happy and depressing feelings all at once. Just now discovered your channel as well, but I wish I had discovered your work sooner! Amazingly done, a master of your craft

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I appreciate you taking the time to let me know:) I wish you the best!

[@euy5kyrthu5]

It’s the passage of time for me. I first heard this song nearly thirty years ago and so much has changed since then.

[@espinacasmojadas]

this was the most charming cover i've seen in a while now, the way it slowly becomes more and more dreamy while keeping the essence of the original song its simply flabbergasting, your writing is amazing, keep it up

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Appreciate the kind words! ☺️ I poured a lot of sweat and tears into this one

[@agentgizzel]

This might be the greatest piano cover of any song I have heard, so I had to comment. Wasn't expecting to tear up to this one. It's equally faithful to the original, to its influence from another great cover, and to the new motives that seamlessly fade away in the end. It honors theory and the series as a whole, segmented so naturally while unexpectedly keeping the listener on their toes until the final expected turn, coupled with a sweet ending that gives a sense of resolve to the melancholic desperation of the new perspective.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Wow I think you analyzed my thought process while arranging this to a tee! I appreciate this comment, thanks for letting me know! 😁☺️

[@paygetilton1437]

The title says that this is "a little bit much" but personally I think it's the perfect amount 😤✨

[@hunter907akmayne]

This song makes me feel like crying every time

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹

[@PlattformRec]

I have goosebumps each time I ear the Astral Laboratory chords at 1:41 The end with the main theme is also so amazing. Thank you so much

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks for your kind words 🥹

[@Vzrom]

If the great fairy was actually the finale boss

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🤣

[@aesme666]

That would be such a cool game idea

[@myeggyweggy]

OMG...

[@therealmorganofficial]

This continues to be one of my favorite songs ever written. Awesome arrangement. I keep coming back!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Glad you enjoy it:) I wanted to make sure I did decent job on such an iconic theme

[@bluelfsuma]

I am rather perturbed this hasn't gotten past even 500K views. I'm not a pianist, but that was impressive. As a writer, it definitely gave me ideas.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Love the fact you are getting inspired 🙂

[@octolingo1892]

Wow, this is stunning. You're an incredible pianist; if ever there comes a day where I can play this I will count it as my crowning achievement

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹 keep me posted

[@Scurration]

dude, it's amazing. literally, I cried bro how dare you write up something this beautiful nah seriously, great job, I'm gonna learn to play this one day!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks! 🥲 and when you do please let me know!

[@Scurration]

@@RyanZPianoGuy I will!

[@ArcaneArmor2321]

@@Scurration updates?

[@Scurration]

@@ArcaneArmor2321 Nah, my piano is at my old house and I won't get it until next month at least :'( But when I get it back ima gonna tryhard (maybe I'll upload a video of it ;^;) Thx for asking tho!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Keep us posted!

[@Mixxium]

God this takes me back to when I was just a kid, trying to play through this masterpiece on my grandad's n64. The magic that flows through my mind all over again as I hear this is just incredible. God bless The Legend of Zelda.

[@personofpowera.b.c990]

I love it when they include the hands. It makes it much easier to learn the song when seeing how other people placed their hands ❤️

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It’s easier to write the music, but it’s much more of a challenge to learn to play it!

[@GuyDude-hk8uy]

Your technique is impeccable, without sacrificing emotive quality. Bravo! Also you made me realize this tune strangely could work well as a Russian folk song that speeds up and has simpler chord changes. That was never something I thought I'd say about this tune, so thanks for the new perspective!

[@LacedWithOreos]

The may you snuck in the overworld theme in there towards the end! Aw, this is breathtaking

[@gabzqq.]

wow man, this is actually amazing. i remember playing legend of zelda and hearing this tune, its so nostalgic. and you made it better like its wild. also started to cry loll 😭. like imagine when you finished the game and they play this song in the back but how you played it instead of zeldas lullaby, damn.

[@sftf557]

Cried, this made so many moments of me and her come back in my mind

[@kanoasmith8365]

This genuinely brought some tears to my eyes. I’d only wish to be this good to play this… some day.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹 You can get there

[@mrrodriguezHLP]

This is end credits quality. I feel the game has rewarded me if this is what they play at the end.

[@greyschreiber7755]

this song has always been a conversation between link- the stable and secure left hand, that always fights for and supports the melody- and zelda- the right hand which soars above everything and reminds the left hand never to lose hope: and god, this version of this song makes me feel so many things. thinking about the relationship between them, and the devotion and love they share: i am DYING here this cover is so good

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I like your analysis 🤔

[@teganr5665]

So, this is the first time I've seen one of your videos. I have to say, as a lifetime Zelda enjoyer, you really got me sitting in my feelings with that composition. Magnificent. Thank you.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks for listening! Glad I could contribute in some way to your day 😊

[@metroidplayer2]

This really deserves more views, it's so beautiful 😢

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Maybe one day! 😊 thanks for watching!

[@tealeweaves]

All of the time signature switch ups and tempo changes all come together so effortlessly it’s incredible

[@killseto2444]

this is the music you hear when you're getting healed, and god damn after a long day of work it heals me

[@jonathanpease115]

Wow this is so good, glad my feed brought me here! I love how this isn’t a simple cover. It reminds me of all the official Final Fantasy piano arrangements over the years where they really relook at the song and make something beautiful for the piano. Great job!

[@jakewaitart9507]

andddd I'm crying, even the regular version of the song gets me a little but THIS, wow, no words

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥲

[@xrubywolfx9082]

Getting hit with the feels. Alot of emotion in these notes listen to this a few times now. Many memories of going into the great fairy fountain just to listen to this. Words of gratitude just dont feel right to say. The younger me is over joyed to hear this once again.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Glad I could be a small part of your day:)

[@JoelArmstrong-ge4hq]

This is beautiful. Almost Studio Ghibli like. It's as if emotions overpower your ability to stand so you just sway in the wind but it just won't let you fall to the ground. Sometimes it's ok for your emotions to take hold. I love this.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Lovely imagery

[@spectremethod2662]

Wow this is the best version of the Great Fairy Fountain i'Ve ever heard!! You have my respect brother

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🫡

[@parkercarron4523]

Your’s and Erik C’s Great Fairy fountain covers are absolutely un matched so beautiful incredible work

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I appreciate those words 🥲

[@Brian-ti7xm]

This song sounds like a divine design. It is.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I did design it, but I don’t know how divine I am 😅

[@miewu]

this was incredibly lovely. I felt so much emotion and got goosebumps. I’m really grateful that I was able to listen to your cover

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks for your kind words 🤗

[@aballsguy]

Love the arrangement! Beautiful approach to the ost, great job!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

The ost sounds so good on piano, I wanted to pay it homage somehow!

[@rogiervk1]

This is awesome!! Great fairy fountain still my favourite of the zelda songs.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

The original tune was so well written!

[@mithenerd]

this sent shivers down my spine- it reminds me of playing zelda growing up as a kid. this is the correct amount of 'much'

[@fbr3087]

man, you are magic.. this felt like time traveling, 3:13 - 3:28 nice touch

[@Sanjasochi]

Entirely majestic! Brilliant arrangement and brilliant performance! Bravissimo! 👏 👏 👏

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you, thank you! 😊

[@fortitudesigfreid5668]

Gonna get married just to play this as I walk down the aisle

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

😂 I’m flattered

[@rintinrina]

im gonna walk down the aisle to this

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹

[@Berdersner]

Makes me vividly remember the ending scene from windwaker where hyrule is being flooded by the great sea above. Always amazes me how much emotions music can induce, even if its just one piano being played.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Great thought. I remember that well to albeit I haven’t played Wind Waker in decades

[@therealmorganofficial]

Nah it’s NEVER too much!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

💯 👊🏼

[@Kittieslovetacos]

That completely moved me. Your mastery of mood and tone, your timing and syncopation, and the creativity of each movement is really something to behold. Earned my sub.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It is my honor 🫡

[@wheezer-the-weezer]

Gave me chills in the best way possible. I can't begin to describe just how full this makes my heart.

[@johngarvey803]

This is astounding

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks, I put a lot of effort into this one ☺️

[@PampersThe1]

I would play this for my next piano recital but it’s too hard 😭 🙏

[@tomatozest6074]

this is hauntingly beautiful in the way BOTW and TOTK music is. It’s the classic fairy fountain theme, but so much sadder and more nostalgic

[@alexibrahim5118]

You know something is beautiful when your eyes well and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Beautiful

[@rev1ction]

I don't play piano, zelda games, or comment on youtube videos. But that was really beautiful. Good work!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks:) It means a lot to me if you enjoyed that despite not being familiar!

[@GenghisKhanner]

Wow, that was beautiful. Would you please consider doing “Ordon Village” from Twilight Princess? I intend to have that song play at my wedding one day.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I want to do Ordon Village one day. It’s on my very long to do list

[@nonaG123]

gah, I remember when I was a kid with an old electric keyboard trying to teach myself these melodies from Zelda. Just any that I could remember and learning them by ear little by little, god that was satisfying... I sometimes wish I'd have stuck with piano or guitar when I was young and super invested in learning them. I know I can still learn but I don't have that wonderment for them anymore. Still this was beautiful and was a nice way to close out my night, just chillin with some gentle Zelda vibes. Very appreciated little moment.

[@cause.baby.u.get.me.so..]

This is literally the best piano cover I've ever heard 😭😭

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Why thank you 🥹 I’m so glad you liked it!

[@Deedee_Megadoodoo_]

Any way to get the sheet for this?

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Unfortunately no, I don’t have the licensing rights

[@Deedee_Megadoodoo_]

@@RyanZPianoGuy can you recommend where to buy it? I mean unless you played it by ear lol the sheet must exist somewhere

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

@@Deedee_Megadoodoo_ it was done by ear 😕

[@DimbleWally]

I like how you added the melody from the main LoZ theme around 3:15. Very pleasant arrangement, with a good amount of contrast throughout the piece. Also, wicked playing! If I manage to get as good as you, I will record myself performing your arrangement. Need to practice 40 hours per day 😅

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks! I put a lot of time, blood, sweat and tears into this one. I usually do with the more popular themes. I would love to hear any rendition or recording that you do. Keep me posted!

[@elliotgandersen]

This is so beautiful. There are so many little keys that flutter about and just add so much ambiance.

[@patronustrip]

It has been almost 40 years and this game keeps having always the best OSTs ever made in the history of gaming. I dunno is like the song themselves can tell you the story itself.

[@Lunastic64]

This is my favorite LOZ cover song ever now. Thank you. ❤

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank YOU for listening 😊

[@xIceBladesx]

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to really crunch into this and take it to the max.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It took almost a year of preparation!

[@Geredis089]

I love watching this, especially as the one hand is always more or less in one place doing its thing...while the other feels like it's running around frantically trying to make sure not a single note escapes its attention.

[@MissDHolliday]

Well, this was an unexpected delight.

[@Jrxdan]

this is the most beautiful cover i've ever heard

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks ☺️

[@asksalottle220]

The Great Fairy Fountain is one of my all time favorite melodies, and you played it so beautifully, I got teary, thanks for the music.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Of course:)

[@PianoMan10-4]

As a pianist, I am rather flabbergasted at this amazing playing

[@dorianyoder7570]

This and Kyle Landry's are my two absolute favorite versions of this song. Makes me wanna lay in a shallow pool and sleep for a lifetime.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

👀 To be compared to Kyle is an honor 🤗

[@spiketoy10]

that was incredible and nice touch adding the main theme in there towards the end

[@apollyn.]

Woah, I got chills, it's stuff like this that makes me so excited for when I eventually get a piano of my own Need this on spotify omg

[@dluopa23]

The Fairy Fountain theme has always been my favorite piece of music. It's just so beautiful and relaxing, and this is by far my favorite version! It's hauntingly beautiful!

[@Absta77]

This is absolutely beautiful, one of the best versions I have heard and I've heard a lot of them, thank you!

[@xxramenxx6086]

Insanely beautiful and legendary-sounding parts… I am blown away by this

[@GriziDaWiz]

I am speechless. At first I was just listening, but then my own story started forming in my head; and somehow the music just matched every twist and turn in my story. I'll never look at someone funny when they say they can feel the music again.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Whoa 😶🥹

[@brettkelly6950]

The ending made me tear up a little, it was very beautiful and somewhat melancholy.

[@KanokYT]

Absolutely beautiful. Those are the only words I can muster for this cover. Well done!

[@Beefnachos]

I was tearing up half way but right when the Zelda theme slipped in I started crying. Thank you so much for blessing my home page and making me feel like a kid playing OOT with my brother on the floor again. This was incredible 🎉

[@TerryHesticles87]

I wasn't prepared for the amount of raw emotion that hit me when the theme really kicked in. Damn I'm getting old. Absolutely beautiful work.

[@liedo3358]

This is so goood! This isn't too much, this is the perfect amount. it could even fit more! I have to this on loop for a couple of days

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Me and the KZbin algorithm would appreciate that haha 😄 side note your thumbnail fits your comment strangely well 😆

[@falcomwate_official4736]

"Those are only for one who carries the blood of the hero... the one whose spirit is that of the sublime beast."

[@rafaelvelez6596]

It gives me goosebumps every single time i listen to this.

[@Takapon218]

Tbh this is moreso what the great fairies deserve since they're SO grandiose!!!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Fair point 😆

[@RECORDTHESTORY]

I'm learning this on piano right now. This is beautiful, gorgeous, spectacular. Thanks Buddy buster.

[@Grizzlox]

Nice little addition of the overworld theme in there too

[@itsyaboyceez]

By far my favorite piano rendition of fairy fountain 🥲 minish cap will always hold a special place in my heart

[@tokyomist9350]

cant stop listening to this on loop!!!

[@tomoyaokazaki2138]

jeebus, bravo for playing that...all of those notes shown. I was like yikes, that would hurt my hands and fingers. I bet your hands and fingers felt sore or exhausted after recording that. I hope the muscles in your hands are fully recovered after playing all of that.This was posted a year ago, so I'm sure it's fully recovered, but yikes, that must've hurt.

[@SushiMaster1221]

This is and always will be my favorite Zelda song, I can listen to it on repeat for hours, I've stood at a fairy fountain for like 20 minutes just to listen to the song.

[@PunyBasilisk758]

This is soooo good! The calmness and intenseness balance each other out very well!! You're a great pianist.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you 🥹

[@BassNinja]

Im actually emotional over this beautiful play

[@Joey.Zevnik]

This was so incredible to listen to! I really love how much work was put into this!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It wasn’t easy 😄

[@iki7684]

Extremely beautiful. This melody touched my heart and made me feel emotions i havent felt in a long while... Also my cat was purring and curled up to sleep listening to this as well. I think she loved it too!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

What a lovely combo ☺️