Lara plays 'Kraid's Lair' from Metroid (NES) on piano

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Lara plays 'Kraid's Lair' from Metroid (NES) on piano
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[@lara6683]

My socials are all here: www.linktr.ee/lara6683/

[@MischieviousJirachi]

real

[@c.a.3693]

I just watched your performance of "Metroid Collection", and I am mesmerized by your talent ♥ I was wondering if you could add to your list the Super Metroid's Escape song ♥ Regards and keep up the amazing job :D

[@agent136]

Good to know you're still alive and hittin' the keys. Watched your stuff for over 10 years easy. Started playing piano around that time as well. Keep doing your best girl! You rock.

[@granearl2438]

Samus playing her own OST!

[@jonc7299]

Viral I've played all the metroid in the series thank you. Sorry I'm like every other guy in this world and like big tits

[@granearl2438]

Nigga Nigga And you look for them in Nintendo games? Go watch some p0rn instead, or play Dead or Alive. Besides, what I meant in the original post is that she looks close enough to the original one in my eyes. There was no need to disrespect her body anyways, and trust me not every guy in this world likes big tits.

[@yoshidude01]

Nigga Nigga That escalated.

[@tonberry2670]

Nigga Nigga Hey I'm more of a booty man myself. And whether I like tits or not I still shouldn't comment on them in such a douchey and rude manner.

[@guillaumegalienne6351]

Nigga Nigga Ooooooooh I don't think so : media1.giphy.com/media/B7OIPcGEd0LJe/giphy.gif

[@Arronode]

Nothing better than Metroid music being played by Samus

[@LuigiLaker]

Except the Super Mario 3 Underworld theme being played by...well, MARIO I guess.

[@hinamiravenroot7162]

blonde = Samus ???

[@sonofhibbs4425]

😆

[@RolandTemplar]

InKraidable

[@Esebian11]

+Carlos Calderon Best Pun I heard in a long time XD

[@thevgmlover]

I'm gonna bet you, that every single Brinstar Depths/Kraid's Lair video is GONNA have this! And I'm gonna laugh.

[@renzoneru]

lol

[@1bosstv]

Carlos Calderon I'm giving Kraidit where Kraidit is due!

[@djpheeze]

I actually smacked myself in the face IRL for upvoting that. Worth it.

[@ZombifiedDuder]

Wow! She really captures the haunting vibe of this song. Also, everybody's already said it, but she totally looks like Samus, too. xD

[@kashawn105]

ZombifiedDuder I think her looking like Samus is intentional (watch her video of the Maridia theme)

[@reggiecanare]

They should have put her for the zero suit

[@reggiecanare]

Here’s my samus emoji 👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️👱🏻‍♀️

[@santiagoz.s.1024]

Thats more about the instrument. Some songs are meant to be played in some instruments and not others. This song in particular is not that good on guitar for example, but on piano? man oh man

[@37theEnigma]

@@santiagoz.s.1024 I know this was said before his video came out, but FamilyJules' metal cover proves that it works on guitars. Toxicxeternity does a great cover with multiple guitars as well

[@extremephillyfishing]

my favorite tune from Metroid. Samus Aran ftw!

[@Kicker700]

Thank you for taking me back 37 years to when I was 5. This has to be the cleanest and most pure of heart I've ever heard of this piece of history. Designing loudspeakers for a living for many years has paid off into bringing emotion back into music for me. ❤

[@Phosis9]

This really captures the terror and wonder of suddenly finding yourself in an alien underground environment. I love the early Metroid music.

[@ItsATrappPlays]

I don't know what it is, but a lot of the music from the original Metroid and Super Metroid just sounds the absolute best on a piano. I do love a full orchestral arrangement for my game music, but there's something so complete and resonant when you play these themes on just one instrument such as this. Thanks for putting up this video. And you have every reason to smile at the end of these, they're awesome performances. :D

[@OrlandoAponte]

Piano allows for harmonies and inner voices to be heard more clearly than any other musical medium, which is why it's often really refreshing to hear familiar music on a piano.

[@ItsATrappPlays]

AbsoluteZ3R0 No wonder I tend to gravitate towards it so much. Thanks for the explanation. :D

[@thepsynergist]

***** For 8-bit games, piano translates very well due to the simplistic sounds used to compose the themes. For those that know my work, I don't say simplistic as a means of having poor sound, quite the opposite. There's a charm that 8-bit houses and I feel as though piano strikes that same chord (bad music joke.) As always, Lara, very excellent piece. That octave shift at the end really sent it home. Seeing your music pop up in my subscription box always sends a smile on my face because I know that it will always be an excellent rendition. I hope to hear more work from you in the future. I might even do a request for you, if you ask me.

[@lorki3]

***** I love classic video game music. :33

[@lara6683]

***** I adore 8-bit, there is a certain charm that I think comes about due to the technical limitations of the console. Sometimes the voice leading is 'clumsy', but I guess composers really had to make the most of each track. OOoo that sounds exciting!

[@MarkerInTheSand]

This is perfect. The arrangement is perfect. The playing is perfect. The smile at the end is perfect.

[@CoffinZ12]

Life is PERFECT!

[@magnusloravano9694]

@@CoffinZ12 perfection is perfect.

[@duckway4733]

@@magnusloravano9694 incorrection is perfect

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

Brings me back so much … jr high, maybe late elementary even? Playing this for hours on end, I know all or most of the NES titles by heart even still. We were too poor to afford one when they came out. I spent much time at my friends house in a dimly lit living room, adorned with expensive antiques that we weren’t allowed with 3 feet of. His mother had painstakingly restored these as relief for bouts of mania. Fun times.

[@gowand2x2]

I'm not gonna lie, I clicked on the video because of the thumbnail BUT I listened to the whole thing 6 times in a row because it is just incredibly well done. You've got a LOT of talent. Keep doing what you you do :)

[@supflake8373]

Hey man nice profile pic!

[@duckway4733]

@@supflake8373 i wish i was part of this

[@supflake8373]

@@duckway4733 hahahhahha

[@corrado]

every piano player since the dawn of time has been unable to resist hitting that final low note :D

[@Aiontron]

+corrado Never, is so tacky, Ill never do that

[@corrado]

Aiontron isn't what you did at the end of the video the opposite of never?

[@Aiontron]

+corrado This is not my video, lay off the drugs

[@corrado]

Aiontron I don't do drugs, now go play the piano or something... be useful for once.

[@neoneherefrom5836]

That final low note is awesome.

[@Courageheartcreations]

Even though I play it by ear and even though I’ve recorded this song myself and even though it’s been years since I’ve watched this video I will still say that one of the people who inspire me to become better at the art of piano is you I literally went searching for this video to reinspired myself because every time I watch you play the song I’m just like I can do that

[@extremephillyfishing]

Big fan of Metroid (and video games in general)! I've been watching your videos for a while already...spectacular talent! As always, your music soothes my soul...

[@kentp.2309]

Too many people talking about what she looks like and not enough people appreciating the immaculate job of playing this piece. I love this song, brings a very disturbed and ominous doomed feeling about it. Thanks for playing and posting!

[@Factboy12]

I can't help it. She looks hot.

[@AbleAnderson]

Oh shut up white knight boy

[@hourparh587]

If she doesn't want that kind of attention she shouldn't have recorded herself, I think it's brave for less good looking people to record themselves anyways lol and ye fuck off Kent

[@lukamagicc]

"May I have a crumb of pussy please" - Kent. P

[@TheTwentiethH]

@@AbleAnderson LOL true

[@ProjectGenesisMusic]

Easily the best piano arrangement of this song I've ever heard

[@LoganSewell83]

There is something sinister in 8-bit music that can't be duplicated in most other music. Your interpretation of Kraid's theme on the piano recaptures that sinister effect that I hear in the lower depths of Brinstar. Excelllent work.

[@matthewewald4939]

This brought back so many fun memories of playing Metroid! Thank you so much!

[@Cline3911]

That was beautiful to listen to. Outstanding. *Wipes away a single tear* It takes me back to my childhood, when I played Metroid, as an 10 year old.

[@8Bitorbust]

It's just like being back on the elevator down in Kraids Lair. Amazing.

[@bisonrb01]

Playing songs like this would have definitely kept me in piano and taking lessons. This is absolutely awesome! She is awesome!!

[@Justvchchbdb]

The most beautiful, broken, chaotic, masterpiece I've heard in a while... thank you

[@johnballnik7188]

I have watched this so many times now. Kraid's lair was my favorite theme music from Metroid and your version is nothing short of amazing!!

[@edwr8581]

One of my all time favorite themes hearing this brought tears to my eyes. Played to perfection👍👍

[@Tamriel9]

Absolutely loved this, Metroid's music is so alien, and creepy, and tense and your playing makes it sound great!

[@Cronoid]

Samus I didn't know that you can play Piano as well.

[@Rocky712_]

Cronoid Let's Play I see what you did there!

[@cyruzrodrigo4075]

Bounty Hunters gotta take a break with their pastimes you know xD

[@duckway4733]

Well i wonder what other hobbies samus has🤔

[@Canalbiruta]

What an incredible gal. She can kill aliens, save planets and play piano

[@johnnyace2287]

She is multi talented!!

[@mikaelkarlsson6041]

Ouch! right in my childhood :) that was nostalgic as hell, great work.

[@Dooland1991]

someone's on a metroid binge, and im totally not complaining about it :P

[@JOSELUIS-ci2hs]

I heard many piano versions of this theme but this is the best. The timing and transitions are very well executed!

[@HoodedHavoc]

Awesome :) I love the Kraid's Lair music and think it's one of the best songs from Metroid in general!

[@techos32]

That was awesome!!! Thank you.

[@smashbrolink]

I got goosebumps...

[@assassinocel13]

You're use of dynamics is amazing on this cover!!

[@FloJess55]

One of my favorite Metroid themes. Awesome :) !

[@kindaaredneckkindaar]

This is one of my all time favorites! I am glad to add you to the playlist!

[@TheKaneDestroyer]

This girl has a natural talent.

[@MetZelRio]

I don't sub to many channels. I subbed almost immediately while watching Lara's hands play the keys and hearing how wonderful it was. If i hadn't subbed then, the smile at the end would have made it absolutely necessary to subscribe.

[@kummer45]

Oh yes, I remember, that generation. The classical and amazing music of Contra, Castlevania and Metroid. Such memories left a great influence on current video game music. Looks like the Japanese composers planted the seed for our times. Yes, I remember, those days when Space Harrier and Gyruss played in our ears for the first time. Japan made a good strike on our creativity. I thank them even today, their pride, dedication and creativity behind Nintendo left us this legacy. I'm glad that by Dummeh and this little sister here, Lara continue the tradition. They make a contribution to the theme. I'll wait patiently for an epic interpretation of Space Harrier. Andre Duracell made a great interpretation out of it. Great service, indeed...

[@fugim]

That was a gorgeous rendition. Thank you for making this video

[@MoisesNieto]

Didn't know this theme, sounds so misterious~ great performance as always!

[@viktormon]

***** Well not everyone has, not surprising.

[@Neceros]

***** I grew up at the perfect time for Metroid, but I just never got into it. Got stuck too much, when I was younger.

[@JediMB]

Neceros The (Super) Metroid box art just didn't appeal to me, so I never tried the games until around the time Metroid Fusion was released. The franchise's connections to the Alien series was a great hook at that point, and I'm a pretty huge fan now.

[@Master0rochi]

If you don't know the theme, what are you doing here in the first place? Just wondering

[@MoisesNieto]

Master0rochi I'm here for Lara's music, I'm subscribed to her channel! I don't know all the pieces she uploads =P

[@David-k3x9y]

Man! You are awesome Lara! Great rendition of such a legendary piece. Thank you.

[@SamuNiskanen]

Why should any human dislike this? beautiful! :)

[@Marthplaysminecraft]

Well 17 other people would argue with you

[@SamuNiskanen]

Trust me they don't want :)

[@KingDededeBrawlKing]

Good job on this. I love the piano and Kraid's Lair, and together it sounds wonderful.

[@CrimsonAcesChannel]

wait... *turns it HD, full screen mode*.....is that a Metroid NES Cartridge

[@fickminne]

Yes.. yes it is!

[@reggiecanare]

Yep...😶😶😶😶

[@DirtTapes_]

This is bloody brilliant and captures it so well ! Fantastic job!!

[@AdrianShelest]

Шикарное исполнение! Аплодирую!👏👏👏👏👏

[@ps5binoose166]

>100 Times i listen it, juste eyes closed. I really love your interpretation. Only piano, but i feel all of the intencity of this melody. You've find the exactly intensity and emotion of this music. I'll listen it 1000 times more. Thanks to you !

[@shred9805]

Good job lass!!!

[@TripThreez]

I can listen to your takes on Metroid all day. This is amazing

[@jessicachander3819]

i didnt know samus could play the piano

[@Kampfknoedel91]

XD

[@MrBytorr]

The way this song builds to be out of control is so satisfying.

[@AdrianoLobster]

Oh My... I shivered here... I love this song!

[@Azzaroth]

GUYS ITS SAAAMMUUSS OOMMMGGGGGG

[@Huntertainment1]

Yo that is too awesome. This game came out before you were even born and you just tore it up! I remember this tune playing over and over in my head when I was in middle school in the 80s . You blew me away today with this.

[@MetaKnuxXbeats]

Samus playing the theme of one of her enemies.

[@Systematic59]

I've been subscribed to your channel for years waiting for this one, and today I noticed you did it like 2 weeks ago, and I didn't even saw it... That was great. Thank you.

[@DreamWizard9]

Very nice!

[@beansnrice321]

Great execution on the emotional expression of this piece!

[@Ann]

people who thumbed this down are jealous. Even when you dont like it, there is no need for a thumbs down.

[@FrostyPhones]

But ""Thumbs down" means I dislike something. And you're saying that if someone dislikes a video, he can't say he dislikes it even though there is a special option for it?

[@lara6683]

thumbs down people are usually not creators, so I'm not too fussed.

[@FrostyPhones]

lara6683 Well that is indeed correct. Personally, I liked your work, I'm just saying not liking something doesn't always mean a person is a horrible jealous being.

[@SeriousMongo]

The whole point of a dislike button is to show that you didn't enjoy the content provided. You don't have to jealous or show envy, you just didn't like the content shown. Whatever. To everyone who doesn't like this, dislike it. To those who do, like it. We have those buttons for a reason.

[@LPJ2]

+Ann Well , nobody is complaining about ppl who "like" every video they watch , not fair .

[@ackman05]

Loved every second of this. Very elegant in regards to key strokes. :)

[@zeko3421]

you really look like samus

[@ethanmulvihill7177]

zeko well shes very thin so it isnt anything like her reveal in super metroid

[@Matanumi]

Anyone with long blonde hair would....

[@MegaBubble]

@@Matanumi not really lol

[@mikeball3363]

You are very talented! It's very nostalgic for me as this was one of my favorite games during my childhood. You've inspired me to purchase a keyboard and learn video game music. Thank you Lara!

[@michaelmarhal]

I used to play Kraids Lair on guitar back in the day. I couldn't play it as quite as fast as you though! this camera angle works very well! More pianists should use this angle! I'm going to check out Brinstar now!

[@AlbertoFalken]

The way you play the tune is great, love it

[@DukeOfWupass]

I was about to say this was a weird time for an upload... then I remembered you're in Australia and felt silly :P Beautifully played, Lara!

[@Dooland1991]

She is? i always just assumed she was in America like every other youtuber i stumble across, good to know we have some of the epic talent :P

[@salarycat]

Bravo. This is my favorite theme from the Metroid series, and you performed it brilliantly!

[@SamStrane]

Legit!

[@albinnordell427]

When I was a kid in the 80s and I first enter Kraids Lair I was totally stunned by the music and it has followed me through my whole mlife. Really amzing job capturing the music

[@ceciliamiiller]

please please more from metroid and super metroid ❤ you are amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@NostalgiaTunez]

YESS! BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DO THIS!

[@legoobi-wankenobi3080]

R U KIDDING ME!? I CANT EVEN PLAY BRINSTAR AND SHE IS PLAYING BRINSTAR DEPTHS LIKE A PRO!!(*clap,clap*)

[@bjevansca1]

Love this song! I hummed it for years, forgetting what game it was from, so now I finally know. Lara does an excellent job of conveying both the sound and feelings! Great job!

[@fernandoguerreiro1985]

tbh she really looks like samus

[@truant2000]

Wow this gives me goosebumps- takes me straight back to my childhood and playing this game with my dad on the NES

[@lara6683]

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[@juanwilches9756]

This was on my feed... I figured cuz I had watched it a few years ago, it's still amazing to hear this piece of art!

[@MACHETICO7]

Samus playing piano

[@Gingerlocks35]

Hey Lara6683 how many of the Metroid games have you played?

[@LoserQuestShow]

This is quite possibly my favourite gaming song ever and you have made a perfect cover :) Love it!

[@esmooth919]

36 people were creeped out by this game

[@andrewmedagalaxy]

An excellent rendition of one of my favorite songs in gaming. Your playing captures the haunting and ominous feel that the original piece was trying to achieve. Well done.

[@GaryBlueBr]

Nice song, pretty pianist. I think I fell in love...

[@MarukuAntoni]

The background is awesome!!!! Great playing too!!!

[@kledder2]

Isn't this the same as Depth of Brinstar?

[@OrangeKyle91]

The "Brinstar Depths" stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee does use the Kraid's Lair music, and Kraid shows up in the background every once in a while to spin the stage.

[@CrimsonAcesChannel]

OrangeKyle91 well, Brinstar Depths an Kraid's Lair are the exact same place. Kraid's lair is just deeper into Brinstar, just like Ridley's Lair is just deeper into Norfair

[@ORDOTRIO]

I've listened to this at least fifty times since I found it. You have no idea how amazing this sounds through my studio monitors. Yay Yamaha!

[@macdongr]

holly shit, that's fast... wish I could play that fast... eh, someday... Edit: I somehow came back to this video without realizing that i have watched it before... also I sold my piano because I am much better at guitar.

[@beavinator]

I really like the way you combined the two bits at the end.

[@lara6683]

I felt clever

[@Hobartthedolphinboy]

....how is it resting on the pipe?

[@lara6683]

blu-tack

[@Lunarsight]

Well-played. That was an amazing soundtrack -- Tanaka being able to create something like that for an 8-bit console game is pretty impressive.

[@DeFactoLeader]

Who the hell wears jean cutoffs when playing piano?

[@slizzardman]

This woman. Who the hell talks shit about jean cutoffs when she's making this kind of music?

[@pedroportillo1585]

Shut up and enjoy the music!!!!

[@marymurphymusician]

She plays so well. She can wear anything she wants!

[@TheLostOne3243]

your mom :D

[@stonent]

Girls with lots of youtube subscribers.

[@outsiderzzzz]

awesome version, i havent watched any of your videos in quite a while glad you still do them

[@vickygarcia7183]

You are a goddess

[@jvaladez3rd]

That is really great, oh the memories of playing this game. You really brought out the way it should sound. Excellent job

[@Shad_Rach]

Man those pants take me back to my youth when I wore cutoffs all day every day. But then my legs got hairy. CURSE YOU PUBERTY YOU RUINED ALL THE FUN IN LIFE

[@davemillet4160]

I can't believe I'm just now finding your channel. This was just magical.😮

[@entehrend]

Stupid piano is blocking the view

[@danielmaksimovic1539]

I see what you said there :)

[@blablamanpivot]

Bruce Wayne oh for fuck's sake x)

[@sapphirestar22]

😦

[@yorbasfett]

Wtf

[@GladiusOstentis]

That was probably the best piano version of this song I have ever heard! I throughly enjoyed your version! I would give more thumbs- up if I could!

[@retroHC]

Will you marry me?? 4 hand NES game music! 16 bit kids.

[@loach-]

Stop. Please

[@retroHC]

Stop what?

[@loach-]

What else?

[@retroHC]

That was a very nonsensical answer... Do you have any problem with me loving this composition of one of my favorite game musician, Hiro "Hip" Tanaka??

[@loach-]

No, I have a problem with you going "Marry mi, we havv kiddz." If you really liked the piece, then say you'd liked it and leave it that, not: "16 bit kids."

[@jetstream90]

Super haunting. My favorite music in the game and you nailed it. Job well done!

[@GabrielDeJesusBanca]

Perfect! The best tribute to Kraid's lair ever done!

[@rjs2085]

This is absolutely fantastic! You are so talented!

[@Xander44s]

this is my writting song!! btw nice of you for choosing this in particular

[@Canotefilms]

I absolutely love this. Exquisite! My all time favorite Metroid composition.