I played the Ocarina of Time Title Theme from Zelda at church

In this special performance, I had the honor of playing the beautiful title theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time during a silent prayer at my church. This iconic piece, composed by Koji Kondo, has always been one of my favorites, and it was a unique experience to share its serene melody in such a reflective setting.
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[@Geth-Who]

In his head, that guy's confessing to running into people's houses and smashing all their pots.

[@pandastre]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Alpha-Trion7]

and omg all the chickens, where did they come from. Nooo!! :P

[@MrOkazak1]

And then leaving and entering 2 seconds later to smash all the pots again.

[@morgandouglas6014]

@@MrOkazak1And wasting all his Rupees on Lon Lon Milk

[@percyvolnar8010]

Made me laugh HARD! Thank you, Geth-who !! You're the best!

[@Mandalore11382]

Pastor is having flashbacks to the Water Temple and is praying for strength.

[@KyleEvra]

😂

[@alejandrostandstill]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MoonshineM87]

Hahahahhaha😂😂😂

[@cassiodvieira]

You made me laugh out loud 😂

[@jaredlandry263]

This is why I read comments lol

[@IndieTimmie]

The way that guy looked, you transported him to his childhood for a few minutes.

[@joshparadox9143]

Sad isnt it that we call it a childhood, aka the Past.

[@artalace2547]

huh??​@@joshparadox9143

[@WWLinkMasterX]

Past, Present, Future... The Master Sword is a ship with which you can sail upstream and downstream through time's river... The port for that ship is the N64...

[@justinb8297]

​​@@WWLinkMasterXor emulator, or 3ds, or switch

[@rimuruborges7785]

we need to watch out, because it could be literally ;^

[@happiness7544]

I like how for some…Its a song from their childhood, but for the ones who have never heard it and are just going to church…Its a gorgeous melody

[@Grogoo.]

I also like how there are many people who know this and played the game in 1998 as an adult.

[@SoapyCilantro]

A win-win 😊

[@halakon666]

I mean it is gymniopedie 1°, so it kinda is beautiful

[@hamzahassaballa5050]

@@halakon666what does that mean? Never heard of it before

[@MarcosRodriguez-fd7px]

Many great composers in games. Brave Fencer Musashi

[@Razburri]

Bro turned the Church into The Temple of Time.

[@KyloRen-2010]

Fr💀💀

[@nickgirdwood3082]

Can you form a sentence without saying bro?

[@Aznumbers12]

@@nickgirdwood3082hell nah bro

[@Aznumbers12]

🥲 this was my thought

[@nox_luna]

you said bro in a sentence bro​@@nickgirdwood3082

[@Alexfoxxrox]

That fits perfectly with a church setting, I mean Zelda is a pretty spiritual game imo

[@itsmeike]

The religion and mythos are a pretty important aspect of Zelda lore, and the series' all-powerful artifact is a physical manifestation of the power of a Holy Trinity. So that checks out

[@TheSpy149]

Yeah, I heard some people say the three spirits are like the holy trinity

[@itsmeike]

@@TheSpy149 The Zelda franchise has a lot of allegories to Christianity. Hell, Link in the original LoZ had a cross on his shield.

[@TheSpy149]

@@itsmeike that’s true

[@irsshill4502]

​@@TheSpy149 they censored it, but Link was shown in promotional art work of the first game. Giving adoration to the image of Lord Jesus.

[@mysticthehorselover5979]

The fact to most people it'd just sound like ordinary piano music but to those Zelda fans it's like a breath of fresh air and nostalgia

[@nickgirdwood3082]

Ordinary piano music?

[@thevarietyoflife7283]

​@nickgirdwood3082 Yea...... Don't be stupid.

[@nobodyknowsforsure]

I love that the priest has no idea what song it is but it fits so well he rolls with it. Oh and you sent that dude back in the past instantly lol

[@cerci123]

I think if I was that guy in the back I would cry men. Ocarina of time brings back my childhood and memories.

[@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her]

Men would come out of your tear glands? Ouch... 😅

[@DungeonClimber]

​@@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her No even better, think of him as an army general adressing his 'men'.

[@budgiecat9039]

@@ZaCloud-Animations___she-her Fun fact: ZEUS birthed Athena from his forehead

[@angela_somanythings5670]

Amen! 🙏🏻 😅

[@user-cz8do7xl8u]

"Its a secret to everybody"...

[@Spladoinkal]

Haha yeah, except when it's not

[@snavetrebor]

It's dangerous to alone, take this

[@gatergates8813]

Thank you for paying to fix my door

[@Vexnatos]

30 dollars...

[@diegodelatorre9076]

This made me feel something new lol

[@zangy3748]

I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I teared up a bit listening to this. It surely brings back some somber childhood memories

[@kittenvontacos4153]

I'm 39 I never gave up my childhood. Still got a 64. Still adult ofcourse but I childhood on my offtime.

[@BrandonB]

Man I would be sooooo happy if I heard this during church! It would make me want to go agian and agian haha

[@james441]

There’s someone in Church, waiting for you, who is much greater than any music

[@MasterRoshi69]

​@@james441Oh, oh, I know this one, I know this one!!! It's.. uhh.. whatshisname.. uh.. Thomas Edison? Right?! He patented church, and technically stole the idea from Nikola Tesla. Oh.. wait.. no... That's not right. Uh.. Is it a pastor who likes children too much? Maybe Harry Potter? Meh, I give up.

[@Apachebruv7]

​@@MasterRoshi69Yeah, close enough.

[@james441]

@@MasterRoshi69 ok I see u 🇮🇱

[@pyr4625]

@@MasterRoshi69cringe

[@MegaNightcore101]

I love how this has equal yet opposite energy to the guy that played one winged angel on a pipe organ at church.

[@Yourname942]

0:42 that priest/monk gets it.

[@silver47official]

Monk?! 😂 That’s not a monk!

[@artagle_14]

@@silver47officialMONK LMFAO🤣🤣

[@gandalfdiggory]

I used to be a seminarian (don't know if it's the exact term in English, but I studied to be catholic priest). When I was in charge of the music for our weekly meditation and adoration I used to put Zelda songs too, hahahaha. Besides my friends that I'd told, no one never knew the difference to a classic meditation song.

[@da_pawz]

I think it's the correct term... Seminarian, Brother Seminarian or Seminarist...

[@KairuHakubi]

isn't a seminarian someone who only eats- no no, I'm not going there.

[@mattquellobello]

​@@KairuHakubi no 💀

[@danakchampion]

Musicians and worship leaders are definitely the badasses of the church world. 😂 We appreciate and connect with music no matter where it comes from. Always loved slipping stuff in there as long as it fit the message/mood.

[@evanhub40]

You give Koji Kondo's work the respect it deserves. Hearing this takes me right back to summer 1999. Thank you.

[@mereiriz23]

My mom passed away a few years ago. I used to play Ocarina all the time and she used to sit to watch me. Never played, but always paid attention. This video took me right there and then and gave me all the emotions. Thank you!

[@camilaGMW]

I would like to go to a church like this

[@caleroification]

The Lutheran church welcomes you. We are simple people.

[@Kidstudioanimations]

Where they play zelda music? Heck yeah! But I'm protestant

[@TheWarrrenator]

UU

[@djadja_djadja]

It's called 'Temple of Time'

[@Kidstudioanimations]

@@djadja_djadja Makes sense.

[@heroknaderi]

That Zelda tune still fits perfectly with the pasture speaking in the background. Just love it:😍

[@cleverman383]

Moo! It reminds me of the pasture!

[@ninjaguyYT]

Epona's song would be better for a pasture.

[@StarryEd1tz]

PASTURE??😭

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

*You transported that guy to the Temple of Time.*

[@TamashiiRyu]

Dude probably had his first spiritual moment in that place. Sudden realized those lost feelings of wonder, awe, and adventure and was like, "I gotta travel man"

[@Church1179]

The holy trinity was present in that room. By that I mean the triforce.

[@i_whiteshadoww]

That's the only holy trinity I worship!

[@victor_silva6142]

The concept of Trinity is not Catholic only. There are a few traditions who recognize such theological aspect. Miyamoto inspiration was divine ❤

[@nowonmetube]

Yes, what else could you mean? 😂 Zelda in and of itself is heavily religious embossed, but as a fantasy religion.

[@nowonmetube]

​@@victor_silva6142fun fact: my brother made up the 3 colored triforce himself (with red green blue) and claims it to be his, even though Zelda did it already, but then he replies, the colors of two triangles are flipped. That's it 😂

[@cleverman383]

They are Din, the Goddess of Power, Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom, and Farore, the Goddess of Courage, the chief gods and creators of the land.

[@aguyontheinternet1532]

I'd literally cry if i was there

[@Jolgeable]

Then you hear a voice from the back of the church: "thank you Lord, nowplayzeldaslullabyplease on this blessed day... Amen!" (and a look around to see if no one noticed the encrypted message)

[@LSDpossible]

pastor was feeling it fr. solid execution

[@juliaborges9717]

I remember when i was on my mom's church theater and they used a violin medieval song from FAIRY TAIL, my boyfriend realized instantly and we couldn't stop laughing in a church theater. Fun day.

[@RaiyZa_]

Man. This church is super blessed. I would have loved to attend this exact moment in Ocarina of Time.

[@nymalous3428]

I'm going to have to share this with our church pianist. :)

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I would definitely go to church more often if there were Zelda music playing.

[@Battyboykt]

Worshipping the Lord and nostalgic Zelda songs in one video♥️😭

[@Allaiya.]

Ikr

[@mcgreggers99]

The most amazing thing about Ocarina's of Time's soundtrack is that just like the game it quite literally transports people back in time to their youth.

[@DanDD1]

It does for me too and I haven't played a single Zelda game this life

[@westleah5000]

The pianist achieved the feat of linking a good memory in the heart of the man present with the reverend's speech.

[@gameguider321GO]

I knew from the start it was going to be THOSE notes that would trigger their core memories.

[@rafaelrodriguez8116]

I dont know why but i got emotional a bit. The Ocarina Of Time was such a huge part of my youth. The memories i have of my cousin calling me through out the day because he couldn't figure out a certain puzzle or whatever.. now he's not doing to well 😔. Thank you for the nostalgia my friend. I needed it..

[@JordanDPiano]

Thank you for listening! and hope things will improve with your cousin as well :)

[@VaIentineUK]

A beautiful piece played beautifully. Thanks for sharing!

[@Greasy0.0]

Thank you Zelda for blessing my family and watching over us in our time of need 🙏

[@willpeters__]

You have an incredible sound brother 🎹

[@JordanDPiano]

Thank you :)

[@justinrabbitt9492]

May the songs from that game truly continue to transcend time for all eternity.

[@rucksoclown7696]

The melody was perfect for when it was used. I doubt the priest fella knew the song, but he def seemed to kno the vibe. Excellent playing, truly incredible ✌️

[@se_wingless5605]

Man. Zelda music is so timeless. It's amazing.

[@JohnSmith-jj4jm]

Absolutely beautiful. I can almost hear Epona galloping in the distance.

[@rottermalf]

"It's time to come to before God." The father would never know how fitting was that quote with The song

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

Incredibly fitting. For those not in the know, from zelda 1-link to the past, link was a christian knight.

[@rainbowdarth]

Perfect. The guy in the back suddenly looking up was priceless.

[@connormckenna-preston704]

😢 It takes me back to my childhood every time.. Those first few notes... one day those notes will play in a room abd maybe just maybe no one will know what it is or where it's from.. or the impact it had on so many children..

[@saltykraken9471]

Brings me right back to the good old days.

[@Jenisonc]

You brought his inner child the peace he needed. ❤

[@herbroastedchicken305]

The pastor… the musician and the Audience…. Touched my heart…

[@Hinatachan360]

One of the other musicians at my church played the theme to X-Men 97 during offering. I held back laughter as I started to play the bass line. The other keyboardist gave me a knowing glance over his shoulder and smiled.

[@theeyethatchanges]

-dude praying: God, let me feel like a child again... -pianist: Gotchu fam

[@user-yz6rw3si3e]

🏃🏼 "Hiyaaaa!!!!" 🧚🏻‍♀️ "Hey!! Hello!! Lisssttteeennnn!!!" 💃🏼🕳️🌊💃🕳️🌊💃🏽 " *AAAAHhhh!!* *Ha!* Ha ha ... Haaa...."

[@robinlook]

It's a beatiful song. I would not have noticed it.

[@lovingmontasoccer]

I listened the title screen over and over! And when i felt down this song gave me courage over and over again and so comforting!

[@banana4me]

this is one of those videos where you feel deeply nostalgic about something you never heard of before, and beginning to cry as you heard the bible being excerpted in the background

[@IvoryMadness.]

Maybe not much people know where this music came from.... But that guy, however.... 😂😂 But srly, the title theme fits very well for this occasion!

[@JordanDPiano]

Sometimes it’s just fun to secretly nerd out and play these songs too lol

[@lwmbarker]

Love how the guy who clocked on just stopped and sat up, he went somewhere else 👌🏻

[@dnicej1293]

"LISTEN!" - The Holy Spirit

[@Jack_Ceu_e_Terra]

It actually is very fitting. It's a serene, almost celestial music after all.

[@alaskannative11]

Hosanna in the Highest!

[@dudymacedo2]

I'm so happy and proud. My favorite game of all time is in a church. Thanks for this moment. I'm a brazilian and i like so much zelda's songs.

[@cameltoeinspector6015]

You're amazing Jordan

[@JordanDPiano]

Thank you :)

[@richarddelo3506]

This is worlds better than a lot of the American folk music which churches have been subjected to since the 70's.

[@umadbro4493]

this song somehow seems like it would fit PERFECTLY in a Kingdom Hearts game

[@ancient_debris4065]

it would've been dearly beloved in another timeline, shimomura would be the composer of zelda and kondo for kingdom hearts

[@Josh-ut4wv]

That song still gives me goosebumps as that was one of the first games i played

[@0rnery0verwatch]

This song always makes me cry... makes me wonder if I have some things about myself I need to figure out. I first played this game when I was 13yo. Saying that this music evokes extremely cherished memories doesn't come anywhere close to describing the depth and emotion I feel each time I hear it. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at that. I have a feeling many can relate.

[@valentine-br1ok]

i would cry so hard if i heard this in any place of worship

[@brycebonilla4288]

I dont know if anyone will ever read this, so im more just saying my thoughts out loud. There is something so beautiful about Zelda music, and yet something so sacred about church, especially during peoples time alone with God. I dont think this was bad, but if this were me I probably wouldnt be filming it, and maybe selected a gorgeous melody that wouldn't distract me from God. Something very special about keeping church sacred and holy, and this was pointing the connection the other way.

[@RedHeadPrincessZelda]

I can’t help but agree with you on this point. Yes, I LOVE the music from the Zelda games. But, I go to church to put my mind on G-d and all that I’ve done to deserve death so I can repent and then hear the Good News that is the Gospel. If I were to hear a piece of Zelda music in church, it would take my mind away from G-d in that moment, and that’s not what music should be doing in church. I’m a Missouri Synod Lutheran and my church is very “high church” and liturgical with sacred music to fit the service. And as others have pointed out in the comments, all things, good or bad, G-d can, has, and will use for His Glory. I think what matters hear is the intent of the person playing the music in G-d’s house-is it for His Glory alone? Or is it for internet fame/clout?

[@Vytelux]

very nice music and great skill

[@gamesconversationchannel]

I never knew Zelda in aa church setting was something I needed, but this is a KZbin niche I am hear for. Great cover!

[@ZeranZeran]

Why did this make me start to get tears in my eyes? Gorgeous playing, man.

[@henri7120]

How cool!

[@erneste-3williams]

My love for sound design started while playing Nintendo. Paper Mario, Perfect Dark, EVERY Zelda game, Golden Eye.. to mention a few. Sometimes I still go listen for nostalgia. Nice work 👏🏾

[@fuzzyslippers4349]

I subbed for the childhood nostalgia, but I’m sharing, due to the church aspect. Keep it up pls ✝️❤️🙏🏾

[@Lisa_Nicholas]

I can't say I appreciate the association what's the organization. But it was played Omega beautifully.

[@thepickinpreacher]

amazing as a pastor i approve because the music is beautiful and regardless of what it was for it brings glory to God. I believe music can be used to bring a good atmosphere to lead us to prayer. At least if its just music . Doesnt have to have lyrics

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

Its actually more fitting than you realize. In the first few games, Link was actually a Christian knight.

[@thepickinpreacher]

@@hisaceinthehole3426 wait what!? I don’t remember any of that

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@thepickinpreacher thats because whem LOZ came to America, they censored a lot of the Christian stuff out. But you can find old official Nintendo Japanese art of link praying to christ, and having a crucifix on his shield. As a matter, some of the items you get in the old games still have crucifixes on them, but changed the item from the Bible to a magic book. He was a Christian night from Zelda 1, Zelda 2, and link to the past.

[@thepickinpreacher]

@@hisaceinthehole3426 that’s wild never knew if that was true! I’ll have to look into it but awesome if so. How funny that American would censor that but not Japan

[@hisaceinthehole3426]

@@thepickinpreacher knowing what I know, its less funny and actually makes sense. Bezmenov wasn't lying. And look what happened to us as a result. The joke isn't funny anymore.

[@JAXXOFC]

I’ve looked all over KZbin and I can’t find this song sounding any better than it does here. If you could play it but without anything else in the background and uploaded it that would be amazing. Also the echo that the church gives is another factor in making it as good as it was. Thanks for playing this masterpiece so well.

[@lotuswarrior8843]

Awesome

[@gregorygolando]

So beautiful with the echo in the church hall

[@LegendofLuigi703]

This is the most holy thing I've ever heard in my entire life....

[@ImoowhenIPoo]

Played absolutely flawlessly.

[@Kyango]

I would have been unable to keep from laughing. The only negative i can see from this is I'd be too distracted to pray, lol

[@smoothmrtay]

Such a beautiful song, man. I’ll always be at peace when I hear this theme. It’s awesome that you played it in the church.

[@Frost_Tiger]

Mans was getting sanctified by the Goddess Hylia with this one 😂 🙌🏾

[@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe]

Amen. This was a beautiful moment. Thank you.

[@LaserMob.]

Hylia god will save us, is awesome how Zelda's songs sound so quiet and adapt for a church

[@GiovanniRivera-yn1we]

Absolutely wonderful. Haven’t cried in years. Thank you.

[@obits3]

Play the temple of time theme next.

[@cameronsmith9562]

Priest is praying that Nintendo's lawyers don't send a C&D order.

[@NickIurato]

❤️

[@Dudeimdew]

The way it echos really adds to the feel of the song

[@nellekx]

Finally a church i would willingly go to

[@soarproject8724]

Just imagine playing Spirit Temples theme, I would feel so wholesome.

[@charismatic9467]

The way you played it made it sound like it could belong in minecraft!

[@GustavoOio]

What a beautiful song, and what a beautiful version you played my friend! Thanks, and congrats!

[@ClaytonJonesImages]

I'm atheist, but I love everything about this

[@Tclans]

Bro I can’t! I’m tearing up here! And laughing over the comments ❤️

[@kennytvn]

I don't think the guy in the thumbnail is Zelda

[@jflanagan9696]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@AaronSmith-ms6oc]

I’d like to Think that the guy who looked up was going through a hard time in life and asking God for a sign that he cared about him or something, when he heard this at church

[@coachmcguirk6297]

Its like having an easter egg in your church service.