Hyrule Castle - Instrumental Mix Cover (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)

Now it's time for my take on this song!
Composition by Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata
Music by Vetrom
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#TheLegendofZelda #InstrumentalMix #Cover

[@248sly]

God I remember when I heard this track build up in the game I got goosebumps

[@asurashun9695]

It still does to me,the goosebumps will always return

[@akaoun9117]

same

[@sagacityalex]

Same! Wether it’s in Breath of the Wild or Smash Brothers.

[@Mr.Fear28]

When i first heard this track i started getting pumped

[@scarlettemitsu5467]

@@sagacityalex MP pm Mmmmm p mo o

[@Thrasher-sv9jx]

There's one of two moods this track conveys. The first is pure fear, usually when you wander into the castle too early in the game. The second is pure determination, when you know you can destroy everything in the building with ease.

[@neoline5831]

Nostalgia as well, especially the part where zelda's lullaby plays

[@brandontherabboat4850]

Few tracks can match the climactic, foreboding feel that BOTW Hyrule Castle gives off.

[@Sporkinator]

It's too bad that the soundtrack of the rest of the game was underwhelming or non-existent.

[@DJ_Raywave]

What about Final Hours? does it match up? in my opinion, it does.

[@DerpyBattleMaid]

@@DJ_Raywave Final Hours is a good one

[@DJ_Raywave]

@@DerpyBattleMaid Yee!

[@peveral4246]

@@Sporkinator Nonexistent? Did you forget Monk Maz Koshia, Calamity Ganon, the Blight Ganons, Dark Beast Ganon, Divine Beasts Vah Ruta, Medoh, and Naboris, Kass, Master Kohga, the Lynels, the Moldugas, and the Main Theme already?

[@lenlordofknowledge]

I wish I still felt intimidated by Hyrule Castle. Nowadays I just slip on Majora’s Mask and enter through the dungeon side where I go and raid the rest of the castle for weapons and such. But I _can_ say the music hasn’t lost its touch. Beautiful cover, like always!

[@arnaud7008]

It's a shame you go back when you finish the game, I feel like it breaks the whole thing down since you don't care about Ganon anymore.

[@rgenherehjartablo1742]

J'ai pas mieux comme nom, unfortunately most Zelda games do that, it definitely ruins the immersion, that’s for sure.

[@darklord2476]

how could that track ever lose its touch? its one of the best in the game

[@leumas698]

So thats how other people do it. I literally just walked straight in and obliterated everything with a phrenic bow and a few ancient arrows. Honestly, I really overprepared, to the point where it felt like all of hyrule castle and ganon were a cakewalk. Though I should probably finally go and take a look inside the castle itself.

[@Theprogamer-2006]

@@leumas698 same I faced everything head on

[@rion7088]

This is a message to all remaining hylian legions. The worst has come. Hyrule Castle has fallen. The Guardians and Divine beasts have gone rouge. The champions are MIA, and the Princess has issued order Amethyst-3. We require all remaining units to fall back to Akkala Citadel. That includes the following: East post Garrison Central Garrison Hateno Garrison Kolomo Garrison May Hylia be with you all.

[@Droobie03]

Too back Akkala Citadel got destroyed, at least Fort Hateno was able to survive thanks to Link and Zelda.

[@MemeAnt]

That one recruit who joined a couple weeks ago: OH S*** OH F*** WHAT DO I DO

[@sarawilley8148]

Its been a year since this game came out, and Vetrom is still making BoTW remixes. Beautiful.

[@thewanderingcalamity9279]

HE is here. You have seen his power and remnant fill this place, but HE has returned. You finally remember, not just from this incarnation, but from generations of death, destruction, victory and rebirth. From the ancient sky, to across time itself, from the destruction of hyrule after your fall, to your rebirth as your grandson. From the "eternal" drowning of your home, to mere hundred years ago, where it trived on technology best left forgotten. You remember everything that has happened between you, and everything that COULD have happened. Whether primal deity or mechanical abomination, whether cunning man or mindless beast, your fate is intertwined with his, for eternity. DEMISE, no, GANON is fully reborn. Will you defy fate, finding a final answer to this devil, or does the curse surpass time itself? Today, you find out the answer to that question. Hyrule is dead, and Zelda sealed. This is only between you, and the devil himself.

[@dayalasingh5853]

Hell yeah

[@sirius2338]

Ayo mind if i use this for a game?

[@dayalasingh5853]

@@sirius2338 Yes

[@tonightiwillsee]

SWEET HYLIA THATS WAS ABSOLUTELY INSPIRATIONAL😆

[@thewanderingcalamity9279]

@@sirius2338 I don't mind, just reference me as "The Ancient observer of timelines" or something like that. Being stuck in the distortion world gave me endless time to learn of alternate worlds and their history.

[@lumiknightwithawrench2946]

The footsteps of the fallen soldiers are heard in the halls, as if they were still there. Maybe they are, walking by your side...

[@lorekeeper2190]

What I personally like to think, is that they are. Holding back as much of Ganon's Malice that isn't materialized in physical form, making it a full on war from the spirit's point of view.

[@WGY_Games]

They march in the final battle to hold Ganon down as much as possible so the hero may strike his final blow

[@haileeraestout5567]

Impa: (Grabs Zelda And Flees To Kakrico Village) Young Zelda: (Carries The Master Sword With Her) Hylian Knight: Princess And Lady Impa We Must Go They Are Almost Here Young Zelda: (Uses Telepathy On Link) are You Still There? Link: Wh-? Child: (Not Facing Link) Are You Still There? Link: Y-Yes I-I am Here Child: HURRY PLEASE (Vanishes)

[@novastar3990]

TO ARMS!!!

[@haileeraestout5567]

@@novastar3990 Me: Sorry But I'm Outta Here Your On Your Own (Grabs Link's Hand And Runs Away)

[@user-hc9ps3ut6k]

I 💖 the legend of zelda

[@makyleighblount1721]

Who doesn't? Zelda is the best!😄

[@colinzimmerman5362]

The best games out of any! I can't not play it! Who has tried Hyrule warriors age of calamity?

[@triforcehero3664]

Same

[@triforcehero3664]

@@makyleighblount1721 your correct about that

[@triforcehero3664]

@@colinzimmerman5362 I have but the demo version and I played botw

[@heymemesaregreat551]

The sky blackens as you approach the demon. Malice and tension fills the air. The decayed and the dead rise at the command of the demon. A glow of darkness shines from the castle’s top, urging you to go forth and battle him. To save Hyrule and rid of the beast forever. Zelda is sealed, inside the monster, trapped forever to hold the beast from his next attack on the kingdom. You are Hyrule’s last hope. Once you strike him, Once you deliver the final blow... Perhaps... Perhaps you can finally rest. Perhaps the dead and fallen can finally rest. Perhaps... Perhaps the world will be free from the monsters once more.

[@bluesimine2023]

The finale of your journey, all leading up to this moment The climactic final battle...one final push through the castle... Guardians and monsters plague the fortress, that has been torn, and twisted by Ganon's Malice...what was once home, is now place of danger Go forth brave soul, chosen by the sword that seals the darkness... Save Zelda...save Hyrule...save the WORLD Lay this demon to rest, once again... You will not fail this time... You CANNOT fail this time... Finally, you stand before the throne room, and the demon you set out to destroy, 100 years ago Your sword glows brighter, each step you take towards it It's all up to you, hero of Hyrule Avenge, all those who have fallen...

[@-realrachel-2140]

Avengers: Infinity waahh.

[@mysteriousfigure2683]

This needs more attention

[@LL-nd1bc]

Lyrics?

[@couch_enthusiast8915]

and then you get the dlc

[@leflamf.c.u.]

this would work well for lyrics actually

[@fracturedyt7377]

If you ever get bored, I have a challenge to present to you. What you're going to need: Either many ancient arrows, or exceptional skill. A lot of good gear as well. The challenge? Completely clean out hyrule castle.

[@albedougnut]

Or a pot lid.

[@itzdiamondfox1200]

After 3 hours, it has been done (Look I cant turn down a challenge lol I’m currently doing master mode w/out the sheikah slate)

[@lorekeeper2190]

That isn't just a challenge! That's, (to me at least) the canon of Link! If you ask one of the NPCs in the stable near Hyrule Castle, she gives you various styles to get through the dungeon. But if you ask for another way? She tells you of "The Hero Style." Rush head first and clear everything. If that isn't implicit enough evidence that Link wouldn't do that... I'm all ears!

[@linknoir8269]

@@albedougnut but what about all the moblin?

[@adsfornothing3146]

okay...........

[@DJ_Raywave]

That beginning was heavenly. And so is the rest of the song! you've really captured the funeral of Hyrule Castle and its foreboding elements.

[@akirahyrule2157]

I remember first stepping within the castle, seeing the cutscene play, infiltrating through the harbor, and then hearing the interior version play. The outside version sounded like the war march of soldiers marching to battle, but the inside held the silence. The quiet footsteps of those walking to their graves willingly, if only to give Hyrule one more moment to live, to give the innocent lives of the people they were sworn to protect, at the cost of their own. And whenever you enter the place where Ganon lurks, however you get there, you have to enter from the outside. This really struck me because, whatever you do, you have to hear the march. The footsteps of soldiers marching to the future, whatever it may be. And just as Link does, echoing their footsteps. Only, he succeeded. Honestly, I found Breath of the Wild to be one of the saddest Zelda games because of the implications... how many innocent lives were taken? How many children lost their parents, families, homes, and futures? How much has suffered because of Ganon? It was the grandeur of Hyrule castle, destroyed, broken, and infested with monsters that really drove this point home. I entered the area for the first time and cried because it brought everything to the front. (And yeah, Ocarina of Time was really sad too, as was Majora's Mask, but those were different kinds of sad. I found Ocarina of Time to actually be sadder than Majora's Mask though....)

[@LSSTyranus]

How Link would perceive everything from a gamer's perspective writing a journal "Okay, so 100 years ago, this big pig monster guy showed up, and despite all the preparations, the guy went and hijacked all our cool stuff and turned them against us. The proceeding battle was a loss for us, but we defended as best we could, but were forced into a retreat. Not gonna lie, I was magnificent in my swordplay. Pig guy, was called Ganon, apparently, there was a dorf there at the end a long time ago? I dunno why he rejected the 'dorf part, but back to the story, Ganon took over our big four animal-themed machines that had our big guns, and killed four of our strongest guys, and ladies, in the process. Not even the healer was spared, it was awful. Oh but Ganon didn't stop there, oh no no no, he proceeded to surround me, and the cute blond chick I was protecting with all the spider robot tanks he hijacked from us! Appalling I say. I swear if I had my shields at the time, those things would never have stood a chance against me. As I lacked them, however, I found that the supposedly unbreakable Master Sword was running out of juice, and I was getting admittedly tired from it all, seriously, Ganon didn't give me Any breaks at all. Heh, guess this is what I get after kicking his ass so many times in past lives, guess he just felt spiteful of me. So right before I passed out from my admittedly heavy injuries, the girl I was protecting, who was, might I add, the Princess of the kingdom at that, finally unlocked the powers from her past lives and saved us both. Y'know after following her around and saving her butt in the prior months several times, I honestly felt proud. I mean think about it, she just saved me! The greatest Swordsman of the land, finally becoming the one needing saving. 100 years pass by, and I wake up without memories, apparently she had to take a step further to save my life. Now since I was now on my own, and had no regulations stopping me as, well back then I was only able to use the sword, and wear that fancy clothing because of rules. Now though because there's no more kingdom, that means no more rules, which also means, I win. Yeah Ganon, watch out, because when I come for you again for round 2, and I'm counting this life, you, my man, are screwed. Gonna have to thank Zelda later for keeping the pigman locked up while I get myself set up, and when I was retrieving my memories, oh yeah, gave ya the middle finger Ganon while I was at the castle, bet ya didn't even notice you stupid pig, truly that mask, no matter its origins, is a godsend, Hah! Now I just go and see what sort of loot's left on the Plateau, cuz apparently after freeing the big machines, there's something else waiting for me where I woke up. Ooh boy, I wonder what's over there. Maybe something else I can use to humiliate Ganon with?" Link's hypothetical Journal before he goes off to begin the quest for the Motorcycle. Wrote this up as a joke, but if someone wants to go a step further and turn this into an actual story...well that's on whoever goes for it. And to anyone who makes a story based on it, let me know, cuz I wanna view it.

[@WGY_Games]

Link and I share an opinion on Majora's Mask

[@KennethDoradoP]

No wonder link died before. He didn't get a fricking shield. In the botw true ending cutscene u see him without his head armour shield or bow. Which means it was zelda choice and it's her fault he couldn't just parry the guardians

[@Naofumi-Iwatani]

Why does this sound like something Cayde-6 would write in one of his journals?

[@LSSTyranus]

@@Naofumi-Iwatani I had inspiration, and it indeed did come from Cayde. RIP Cayde

[@Naofumi-Iwatani]

@@LSSTyranus (sad tako noises)

[@princesscadance197]

Love the little visual of Link being on-screen for when the exterior plays, and Zelda for the interior.

[@chaosmiles07]

I already got goosebumps, less than 30 seconds in. I guess there must be some Guardians nearby...

[@Gsprcs]

Ho damn you can really feel the power behind this song :0

[@kamiddani]

Well, you made an amazing track even better. Although I must say I would LOVE to see someone adapt this track into a something more horrifying. Like, it already gives me goosebumps, but can you imagine this but more somber, with the drums like a subtle heartbeat in the background, and the main line a lilting, haunting tune in the foreground? It's already intimidating, but I want someone to make it scare the shit out of me. Like the kind of music that you hear in a horror game that makes you want to run before you've even seen the danger.

[@linkfaron262]

Have you tried putting it on 0.75x?

[@willyorgy4677]

Should make something like that in BotW 2

[@Mapper_Jack]

@@willyorgy4677 You predicted the future. This comment describes exactly what Ganondorf's music is like in TOTK.

[@bracemouthify]

Congrats on getting featured on ZeldaDungeon!

[@Ali-yd4ey]

When the LoZ theme kicks in.....its just so perfect I have no words....

[@deathasuna8909]

Walking outside the castle with this song playing is freaking scary, mix that in with the dreadful of a guardian’s death laser about to blast you and your like “nah I’ll come back later”

[@haileeraestout5567]

Guardain: What Cha Gonna Link? Princess Zelda: (Mad And Activates Sealing Powers) GET AWAY FROM MEEEEEEE Link: Holy 3 Golden Goddesses 0_0

[@galleryg998]

WaaaaaaaGHRAAAAAAAAaAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaa! All the feels!! Well done!!

[@artemis1783]

This is it. This is the moment that really matters. Everything else you've done up until now? That won't matter unless you win this. You have one shot to make it all count. Ganon has arrived, and Zelda is weak. She can't hold him back forever. You have to deliver the final blow once and for all, or it'll all be for nothing. This is your last chance. Do it!

[@birdofilbert1772]

I love how it has elements of Ganon, the demon you’re tasked with taking down, as well as the main LoZ theme showing Link in an uphill battle to overcome the odds and save Hyrule, lastly having bits of Zelda’s lullaby, reminding of the princess that sacrificed 100 years to desperately keep this evil at bay, the evil that took your friends, your family, your land, and your memories. Then Link’s theme and Zelda’s theme combine to show the cooperative effort between the two 100 years later, their champions withered to powers of malice and time to finally end this evil and banish the demon of malice and demise from their kingdom.

[@Jorch101]

Holly molly! I wasnt expecting this now! I m so happy to hear this!

[@franciscosotovillegas4480]

YEEEEEEEEEY!! :D ¡AL FIN! Mi soundtrack favorito de BOTW! Les quedó muy hermoso, sobre todo esa mezcla entre la tristeza y la epicidad. Y usaron las 3 versiones del Castillo de Hyrule, separadas y juntas. ¡Me encantó! ¡Está Súper Genial! :)

[@dayalasingh5853]

K

[@Tevyalumator]

Etiam K

[@jacksonnexhip]

I love how long you make your covers and how many different ideas and variations you put in, it's like a journey to listen to

[@slynade6447]

It's Epic ! I love it !

[@veronicanaumov2981]

Beautiful! I love this song so much!

[@AngbangCorp]

OH YES! I didn't even realize how much I wanted to hear a Hyrule Castle Remix from you until I saw the upload! Keep up the good work!

[@SoraYagami02]

The first time i Heard this one in the game was so damn enchanting and powerful…. and now its that x10!! Awesome job, dude!

[@Silmeriafarseer]

Botw hyrule castle gave me goosebumps when I heard it for the first time, and your version just gave me those exact same goosebumps! Thanks a lot!

[@LinkedWolf23]

Easily one of my favorite tracks from this game has been done, and it's so glorious. Words can't describe how amazing I think this cover is.

[@splatteaverse]

Very mysterious and beautiful music mix. I love when u go out to fight Calamity Ganon but again u stop to look around for cool stuff, plus the scenery is gorgeous with the fire burning through the bushes.

[@n4tiv3boi35]

Ok now this makes me want to go out and fight the evil in the world..Great Job on making this music vetrom

[@seansmith2922]

Oh... My... God! A-mazzzzzing. The best thing i’ve heard since classical came into being. It is truly intoxicating, full of uplifting tunes, and just the beat would be perfect. Keep it up!!!!!

[@christfa66]

Amazing. Luv it

[@samanthathornton1125]

I have to say this is the best theme for Hyrule castle. This actually gives me goosebumps. You can almost feel the power radiating from it!

[@jacksonnexhip]

I'm glad you included both inside and outside, I LOVE the bit from about 3:30 to 4:20 ish

[@chris_wizzudz]

Who dares to dislike this absolute MASTERPIECE?!?!

[@alastorstolas5451]

It's beautiful thanks

[@csas189]

OH MY GOD-

[@st4lwolf]

Masterpiece.

[@birbd7467]

bro this is actually sick

[@jebbjibb]

This song slaps, can’t wait for the music video

[@Boko]

Nice work!

[@megaxiii940]

Best Hyrule Castle Music Ever ^^.

[@spidey5108]

From without, a Knight, ready to slay darkness incarnate. From within, a Princess, ready to seal the Calamity until then if need be. From all around, the Demon King, preparing a last surprise for his rival from the remains of this kingdom's last king... 100 years later, we're finally witness to Round 2.

[@underscorn]

I've always felt like a lot of the music in BoTW needed a bit more of a kick to it. This is _exactly_ what I was looking for. Round of applause.

[@lordghirahim3941]

It is impressive how in matters of history the Gerudo people were the ones who suffered the most, but in all other aspects such as Dungeons, Bosses, themes they are the best fights

[@frangken6609]

If you're scared of a castle, think of the souls of soldiers who fought with Link 100 years ago as standing behind your back.

[@kingdaphnes634]

Very nice track

[@Cheeselord-ht9rb]

Nobody: The Karen walking to the register:

[@triple7382]

This track intensified the feeling of exploring hyrule castle and preparing to fight ganon and save Zelda and hyrule

[@myleswelnetz6700]

Do not enter until you have completed EVERY mission, unless those missions take you inside.

[@user-kf2by4cw4i]

A.W.E.S.O.M.E

[@Duhemsounds]

My favorite Zelda BOTW track, 6 minutes 56 of beauty and epicness =3

[@delenodelenau78]

Oooooh yes !

[@bellinkaya5782]

I turn up the Bass Booster and it changes all the intensity of this masterpiece. ✨✨

[@dragonairdragon6173]

This music made me over-prepared as if I am about to fight 10 Calamity Ganon.

[@jacksonnexhip]

Damn that organ at 2:24 is fucking chilling

[@jacksonnexhip]

I've never felt more like a hero

[@daveythecowboy4201]

Me marching to my parents room to ask if I can watch tv at 5:30 am

[@HeyItsNovalee]

really gotta make me emotional by putting zelda's lullaby in there huh

[@rexwrecks5227]

Do I hear Skull Kid's trumpet from Twilight Princess in 0:55-1:16 or is it just me?

[@MemeAnt]

This is perfect background noise for gaming, just saying it for anyone else who sees this

[@myleswelnetz6700]

Outside: Legend of Zelda main theme in g minor. Inside: Zelda’s Lullaby in Bb Major.

[@vmithrandirjr9162]

I listen to this music every day while I stream. (Not heard on stream.)

[@Site07UNSYNCED]

THIS is the theme used during raid in the castle when you have only 3 hearts.

[@machan5496]

Yassssss!!!

[@huntervilus9065]

Vetrom can you do the blight theme next please? P.s. you did a awsome job capturing the feeling of creeping aroud the castle

[@kunishbeebakly8868]

The Calamitous one rises once again

[@trueomega]

Y u so good >:|

[@rexwrecks5227]

Is anyone else able to see this being in Castlevania?

[@clinthazzard7397]

I never played this game and this is already a theme.

[@NeoBeelzemon]

What Hyrule Castle is lack? Iron Axemans, Stal Knights and proper one on one with the King of Evil Ganondorf.

[@_teem_]

Well done, got nothing else to say.

[@Cynna_M]

Its funny how i got to hyrule castle a bunch of times to farm guardians and get the hero shield but had a lot of stuff to do, like finish the 4 main quests lol.

[@nunezgonzalezoscaralejandr9029]

Naik cool song!!! Bv

[@marxkasai]

Pos sí prro

[@dragonmangames2523]

This particular remix gives off "What if Hyrule Castle was a dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV?" energy.

[@brittanyvenevongsoth8951]

Hyrule castle best to explore

[@Anam.nesis.]

Oh my gawd, if you make the guardian remix I will FREAKIN' DIE

[@MiniMii550]

You need to do ballad of the goddess from skyward sword

[@Osmium498]

This song is amazing like always #BOTW 😁

[@LoinkLoink]

This is such a great remix song. I love the buildup and the sounds of marching soldiers. Do you mind if I use it for a college project I am working on? I'll be sure to credit you

[@shneepz1016]

Only good remix of this song. Well done!

[@pianocovers5226]

I wish Calamity Ganon was more intimidating and stronger, it was an easy fight for me. But damn this reorchestrated cover is amazing!

[@daveythecowboy4201]

What it feels like getting caught going 105 in a 45 zone

[@nansatdefqon.1807]

For Mipha... my love...

[@owenbyrne9850]

This remix is just as fire as the original track. I love the Zelda's Lullaby inclusion at 3:27. Any chance you could make a remix of Hyrule Castle's theme from totk?

[@mulchmulchmulchmulchgang4life]

MmmmmMMMmmmm reminds me of the 5 second stalnox battle i had

[@justinshields8964]

This makes me wish they'd hold another Zelda Symphony like they did for the 25th anniversary. Maybe the 35th?

[@ewenk7]

Are you planning on a cover of the Divine Trial dungeon theme?

[@OrionBright]

Volume was at max but at least I can die with the sound of a big, malicious beating heart in my ear

[@williamrussell1986]

don't mind me, I'm just using revali's gale to get higher a bit faster :D

[@Qreaper]

You should do calamity ganon

[@nathanandrews2686]

You need to do the Scaldera theme from Skyward Sword

[@makyleighblount1721]

😲😁

[@zandalff]

would you mind at all if this soundtrack was used in a... somewhat large Zelda project at some point?