Spyro 1 - Dark Hollow

Dload link (btw, I stopped using this channel on 18/05/2012): gh.ffshrine.org/soundtracks/1321

[@flushsucks]

One of the comfiest levels in gaming history. Stewart Copeland is a genius!

[@TheLockon00]

That is just the word for it, too.

[@jordanmurray410]

no wonder this soundtrack is so amazing, i had no idea Stewart Copeland did it

[@ogmonte94]

💪🏽🪄👁️🔥👑🎯✔️💯

[@v2Spyro]

look at all the nice comments towards each other, the spyro generation was dope as fuck!!! Talk about nostalgia!!

[@BagzAndPresident]

v2Spyro shut up

[@bonniestar4707]

@@BagzAndPresident Why so mean ?

[@corey-bird3489]

@@bonniestar4707 Not everyone likes unnecessary profanity

[@bonniestar4707]

@@corey-bird3489 Maybe,

[@Asujoll]

That bassline though.

[@chrisconnor5418]

for serious. whoever was the bassist when they made these soundtracks was tapping into some deep ass vibes

[@LookingTheBest]

Conor Tysinger obviously Stings love for bass rubbed off on Copeland. Too bad the remakes music won't even compare to this.

[@N8veJay]

Aurang not unless they listen to the fans like they did with Crash & CRANK DAT BASS UP

[@LookingTheBest]

Xaracen Yup, the destruction of Copelands' work is at hand.

[@terencejohnson3057]

Aurang It’s just been announced that Reignited Trilogy has a feature where you can instantly switch from the remade Spyro music to the old Spyro music in the pause menu.

[@newfoundsoccer]

If I ever run into Stewart Copeland I'd probably hug him and tank him for all these amazing soundtracks.

[@mashedburgerpatties903]

💞

[@-onlykvle_]

Same here 😭🫶🏼

[@nickpiegari1788]

On cool summer nights when the sky is just starting to turn a deep blue, I enjoy lighting a campfire in my backyard and cranking up this song.

[@jamesyorkshire6106]

Sounds good to me.

[@superlombax1561]

:)

[@poiisonivy8937]

Nick Piegari Yes!!! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@patrickwebb5631]

Nick Piegari that's brilliant. I'll try that myself it sounds like a good idea

[@shanejohn0715]

that's what's up.

[@luciencox]

This music makes me long to being young and innocent. Playing my PS1 and having so much fun. This music is just soo good. I still sometimes play the first psyro games, but it will never be the same. These songs just kill me.

[@austinthomas8464]

Me too I turn 24 next month but I remember sitting beside my dad and watching him play good times I love the reignited trilogy great remaster never forget the nostalgia

[@promaja2]

@@austinthomas8464 I remember when I played this game long time ago, and my dad was bringing dinner to me because I couldn't stop playing Spyro. Man, those were good times. I'm also 24, btw.

[@austinthomas8464]

Rema I turn 25 in a few months 🤣

[@StrawHat-xt5hq]

Just turned 29. I still play the old games along with the reignited. I feel like a kid again every time

[@blackrogueheart]

God I love this song. It feels so sad, and I never wanted to leave that level. I MISS BEING A KID DAMMIT.

[@falconeshield]

We were all lied to dude, let's stay by the campfire together.

[@VeronicaValentine2236]

Same. I felt the level was short. Also Idk why I wanted to be an adult so much… now I miss being a kid… I been revisiting my childhood. I got a ps2 and I’m playing all the classic games.

[@CoolBreeze1128]

Brings back memories of Christmas of 1998. My brother and I got a PlayStation for Christmas with Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Warped. My dad’s rule was he always got to play the games first no matter what. I had got a Tyco RC car that day also and while waiting to play on the new PlayStation that my dad was hogging up, I was playing with my remote control car doing all kinds of tricks and I specifically remember my dad playing this first level and hearing this music playing while racing the car around the house. The whole house just felt cozy that day. There were great christmases and nostalgic moments before and after this specific one, but none of them ever hit the way my ninth one did. To be a kid again..

[@DarthKain0]

Spyro 1- best music Spryo 2- best new features Spyro 3- best gameplay

[@adamgipsonn]

Darth Kain For me Spyro 1- Best music Spyro 2- Best gameplay Spyro 3- Best story

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

Spyro 1 also had the most cohesive and unified aesthetics in its art design and choices of musical instrumentation of the original trilogy too, focusing on a Western Medieval fantasy setting which slowly added steampunk elements to it, with all of the songs being chiptune rock music. The later games tended to branch out in aesthetics, lifting elements from many disparate genres of fantasy from different regions of the world and using one-off instruments for some music themes in the later games.

[@THNF89]

@@adamgipsonn For me, Spyro 2- Best

[@TheHonorlord]

@@THNF89 there was always something special about ripto's rage, was always mad that I lost ripto's rage as a kid and only had the first and the third Spyro games.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

Spyro 4: best drink coaster

[@vap0rwqve726]

Was i the only one who lit the campfires and just stayed there for a long time. Just me? Ok.

[@Spartan-343]

+Aspergerian I did. Just listening to the music and watching the scenery.

[@Spartan-343]

Aspergerian It looks more cozy lit up. Completes the feeling and magic.

[@erichite4871]

I literally would just hold down triangle and stare at the stars with this song.

[@shemp69]

Not just you

[@redmage8719]

You are not alone, sir. 😊

[@TheCeraization]

My favorite song from the game, but literally the easiest level in the game.

[@kl5_racing251]

Yep. This music just seems suited more towards an easier level though than a harder one, so it makes sense.

[@CanzetYote]

It would be cruel if this song played in Tree Tops to lull the player into a false sense of security.

[@bartdude82]

Lol it's easy but for some reason I couldn't find all the gems here...

[@DRKLCNS1]

bartdude82 didja find the secret basement? there’s a couple hidden in corners down there

[@joshukaunarak]

Actually one of my favourite levels in the game. Its beauty is stunning.

[@LolaPinkyboo]

I love the lampposts in this level, if you charge them they squeak. awesome sound.

[@ShockTheSystem]

kelly I couldn't play this level without hitting each at least once

[@LolaPinkyboo]

snap! I've got this game on my ps vita and I cannot resist hitting them! I want the little squeak for my message tone on my phone but i can't get it!

[@Aaron-ud6wk]

kelly You must be young because this game is legendary.

[@netladp5961]

*Childish Gambino noises*

[@VeronicaValentine2236]

So nostalgic. I did that all the time as a kid.

[@ContraereaSerba]

That moment when you hear a melody, a simple melody, nothing special really, but because you have listened to it 15 years ago it becomes so much valuable...

[@Tonys_Gabagool]

This still sounds waaayy better than the Reignited version

[@oliverpony]

I'm just glad to give you the option in the newer game

[@-onlykvle_]

​@@oliverpony yep you're right

[@jedisalsohere]

The Reignited soundtrack isn't different enough to stand out in its own way but is too different to accurately replicate the quality of the original. It's a real shame.

[@patrickwebb9259]

Agreed

[@tobiasdewillem3092]

Thank you Mr Copeland for that song. I wonder how insomniac games could convince the drummer of the police to make the soundtrack of this game, how the approach was made.

[@tobiasdewillem3092]

maybe the chqllenge was also interesting for him

[@dittokitty85]

That's easy to answer it's 2 things 1 total imaginative freedom and 2 the right number$$$ on magic paper💵💵💵

[@redmage8719]

Right now, i am listening to this under a starlit sky on a cloudless night. All i need now is a campfire or 2. 😀

[@promaja2]

Hope you are still enjoying it, cuz I'm watching stars right now! 🌌 ✨

[@bootesvoid1275]

Spyro is what got me into gaming.

[@roberthunter6122]

I wish I had the chance to play the originals when I was young. In fact, I never had heard of Spyro until like 2016. I got the Reignited Trilogy Like a month ago though. So far, I've got the first done, and am about half way through Ripto's. Man, the people who played the originals way back then, ya'll have something I will never know about... Memories, feelings, just. So much with that game. Not that I don't have memories and feelings for games I played when I was young but for a game like this.. It's different. Also, I like this track a lot. Very calming. I like this one more than the Reignited version.

[@RogueSoldier117]

I remember playing this on a demo disc... *sniffles* nostalgia...I miss my childhood :(

[@AlmightyNoobful]

RogueReptronic117 yo that demo disc has such rad games. wasn't there one where you had to run down a cliff while being chased by a boulder? lol

[@RogueSoldier117]

Droobis Yeah I think there was! I don't remember the name of it, but I do remember getting frustrated by it

[@Ranney165]

Crash Bandicoot?

[@louist103]

RogueReptronic117 What disk was it.

[@AlmightyNoobful]

if i remember correctly it had 2 different discs in the case itself?

[@goncalovieira4334]

Omg insomniac games thank you so much....

[@Chico50445]

For the game yes. But thank Stewart Copeland for the music

[@edwin2181]

Best level in the game for me... Lots of childhood memories !

[@kirillmarine5157]

That freakin metal chest Back then (12 years ago )lost hour to realize that it was very easy

[@Heynay_]

Whatever happiness is, I want it to be in the form of this song🥰

[@TheRoseboi92]

This reminds me of when I first got the ps1 for Christmas and it came with the spyro demo. My awesome childhood.

[@PotatoPlop]

this beat never gets old. None of them do.

[@jackskellingtonsfollower3389]

Anyone else listening to this in preparation for the Reginited Trilogy? I'm so excited!

[@spyrothedragon9137]

This song is special. I listened to it driving to my first day of college and is my go to song when studying in campus.

[@TheAeroAvatar]

Such sweet nostalgia.

[@katieburak93]

I love this level.

[@patrickwebb5631]

Katie Burak same here.

[@sscheaper]

This level is so great. The music just has that night time feel to it! :)

[@CaseyRounds]

This game is the reason I love prog rock. I knew the music was genius as a kid but later in life I appreciate it more than ever!

[@trinabina3900]

I never knew how many other people there were like me that completely fell in love with the music from this game and worship Stewart Copeland for allowing me to escape into a world of magic and dragons as a child. 🐉🧚🏼

[@quisteropello989]

just came here after listening to the new song.. this is infinitely better

[@Kro-RissaVirus]

Quisteropello Guess it’s a good thing you haven’t heard the finished song then huh? You’re comparing placeholder music to a finished song, of course the finished song is better by comparison

[@null2846]

Chills go down my spine when I hear this I think it was because this was my first real feeling of a game being "open", like you had the world to explore.

[@Sternertime]

this music really opens something up for me now, something really nice and warm and makes me feel special inside. lol. I almost cant believe that this is still the same life im living now as it was when i was playing this game all those satuday mornings. And it makes me cry, but in a joyful way.

[@BaltaBueno]

*About the new one.* My guess is that it is just for the PS4 theme, the level itself maybe will have the bass we're all looking for. I hope... 🙏

[@mariofan1ish]

They said there'd be a "Dynamic" function to the music, where it picks up in intensity in certain parts of the level. My guess is it'll get the bass back when said intense parts happen.

[@kevinmoore2474]

it should be intense until you get inside the halls with the sentinels then it should shit in to a smooth lower tone

[@raulduarteiii]

You can toggle the music now :)

[@kevinmoore2474]

good news Copelnd has been helping with the remade tracks for reignited AND there will be an option to change the in game music between reignited and original

[@zinfidelbeats]

You were wrong

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

One of my favorite levels from the first Spyro, and partly thanks to this wonderfully atmospheric track. The really strong, vibrating bassline is what makes it work.

[@Heynay_]

I always looked forward to dark hollow in the game. If it wasn’t for PlayStation my childhood would have no memories. I used to pretend to be sick so I could stay home from school just so I could play Spyro the dragon. ❤️

[@one5643]

Everyone talking about the spyro demo! I remember i got a demo disc WITH spyro. That would never happen nowadays, though, would it

[@timsmusic4859]

Just got a copy of the masterpiece of a game the other day, already beat it and now I have this soundtrack stuck in my head... Such bliss... Spyro lives on forever! .. 2017 and I'm still playing!

[@magogosora]

I was born in 1996 but this was my first video game.

[@MrJomalley123]

Easiest level in the entire game best music in the entire game love it

[@Pmon200]

This song was ahead of its time imo

[@patrickwebb5631]

This was my favourite level by a mile because of the peaceful music and it was a great level to play on. Also while it was one of the easiest levels, the level was still fun to do. The night time background was also a massive success with Dark Hollow level

[@Megumi_Bandicoot]

The name of this song is rather gloomy, but the music itself is pretty upbeat and relaxing.

[@TheCeraization]

I knew some people in high school who hated Spyro but just loved Ratchet & Clank... because Spyro was "too easy". Yeah the first Spyro game... 2 and 3 were kind of hard. R&C may be a more challenging series, but it doesn't have the replay value that the Insomniac Spyro games have.

[@GIR177]

New game Plus begs to differ. I love Spyro, but the R&C blows them out of the water in terms of replay value.

[@enthrallingusername]

***** IMO spyro for sheer nostalgia has far more replay value just because of the soundtrack alone. The golden age of gaming my friend. Spyro and crash, Mario and sonic.....what long lasting mascots are their now really? Ratchet and clank was very good though

[@TheCeraization]

enthrallingusername correct.

[@BelatedGamer]

enthrallingusername Unfortunately "nostalgia" isn't a very good factor when determining which games have good replay value.

[@GIR177]

***** Spyro's harder because you have less health? If you die to an enemy in Spyro, you're just bad at video games lmao.

[@brandonluke274]

Wow, such good memories and times that this song reminds me of while growing up and playing spyro. Its funny how all of us who grew up playing Spyro as a kid all think alike in this same way like this. Memories that will last a lifetime and will never go away! Best childhood ever

[@martinalianelli6593]

After playing this level at age 6 (1999) I knew I was hooked for life.

[@555dking]

Still get goosebumps to this day. Played reignited and was the first level I went to!

[@dragon-tamer7956]

Sounds better than the Reignited Trilogy!

[@toirlangston7203]

Fuck the reignited triogy period 🖕

[@fortheloveofnoise9298]

Looks better too....plus isn't censored.

[@imranmohammed85]

You can select the old Music in the Reignited trilogy too!

[@coreymckee4844]

@@fortheloveofnoise9298 thats what u get when Toys for bob who primarily make kids games and are overly sensitive to criticism. We get purple goo guns instead of machine guns from the original for twilight harbor..🙄

[@xaptus]

*flashbacks of giant people eating wooden baseball bats intensifies*

[@xaptus]

Especially after the re-lit trilogy arrives

[@LucarioBlade]

I thought those were drumsticks

[@xaptus]

@@LucarioBlade 3 years later, I’m just finding out they actually are drumsticks! Attention to detail.

[@Manbagdeluxe]

This song is total genius.

[@immanuelweaver4522]

We need Spyro back.bring back the little purple dragon we know and love!

[@patrickwebb5631]

Immanuel Weaver totally agree. Actually next year is the 20th anniversary of the very first Spyro game. Hopefully they celebrate it by having some convention or something where Spyro lovers can play the game that they loved as a child. I certainly loved it when I was very young

[@doncujo6762]

Who's here after hearing the remastered version? Can't wait for Sep 21 😎

[@MastreBaitre]

OdeToTheDeadMusic haha me

[@bartdude82]

Me! Although where's the bass in the remastered one? I van barely hear it. Hope it's not the final version.

[@shiruotakuno28]

Don't you mean November 13th?

[@bkkersey93]

It's not the same. They're missing the drums on the Reignited version.

[@tankaddict9147]

Awww I love this soundtrack, also sounds like the end credits theme :) nostalgia going crazy right now.

[@Daiblix]

I come to this level just to hear this track. It's such a nice tune and reminds me of the christmas morning I got this game as a child. *Warm feelings*

[@BlazeInferno360]

I know I only played the Demo of the first Spyro game, but this one feels as if it is part of my childhood.

[@ChilledGemini99]

BlazeInferno360 Same. On my cd sampler 9 purple disc. I still have it and play it on my ps1.

[@XxKilleredxX]

remember as a kid whenever my parents would argue, coming to this level, lighting the camp fires, and turning up the volume as much as I could get away with while sitting near the CRT. Trying to transport myself. Spyro soundtrack succeeded where other games could only hope to go.

[@BlazeInferno360]

You're not alone... 😔

[@TheHonorlord]

Purchased the Spyro trilogy the other day, for some reason this song and this level brought back so many memories and feelings from when I was a kid. All good of course. Makes me wish I can go back to that time and play this game for the first time again

[@protobart2687]

Can't wait to hear the full remastered version!

[@benjaminthemandmsgeneral5376]

I beat both versions before the original Spyro The Dragon 1998 version and new Spyro The Dragon 2018 version

[@eastwood1026]

I was in 4th grade when this came out. Got the PlayStation plus the PlayStation unsderground demo for Christmas with this game on it. This stage musically changed in games beats could sound. Stewart Copeland was a musical genius for the whole trilogy

[@vanderbam2741]

The ultimate feel good song, and best song on the soundtrack

[@RavinFox]

Oh yeah, *definitely* go crazier with the bass in the remake version.

[@AronLukeX]

We meed an option to switch to the original music in the remake

[@mimi013]

Aron Luke If you want to hear the original soundtrack, then play the original ps1 game.

[@AronLukeX]

RabbitMorgue No shit

[@Rose_D]

Or just mute the reignited trilogy's music in-game if it's not to your liking, then crank up these in the background and loop for the specific levels.

[@AronLukeX]

Rose D I think most of the new music will be great! Who knows, I might like the new ones better. I just want the option is all.

[@TomPetty60]

It came true!!! You can also turn off the dynamic mode off in the Reignited soundtrack version aswell!!!

[@Itszuu]

this music brings back so many memories! Damn i miss the good old days ;)

[@Morgel666]

A big campfire and a moon shining halo that's all I need now with this music ...

[@linkieloos]

Even though they tried to make this level foreboding, this track is so relaxing.

[@MonkeyDSergio]

I literally love how a piece of that song played at high caves when you rescue the first dragon of that level

[@amandaflorez2251]

god before I die I have to play this game again its brings back memories 😀

[@Marchman97ps4gamingchannel]

Amanda Florez Agreed buy a PS3 and they have it their ps store I still play mines there

[@amandaflorez2251]

MarchmanArmy hmmm but I have a ps4 I cant get it there?

[@Marchman97ps4gamingchannel]

Amanda Florez No 😭 that's why I still got my PS3 😅

[@amandaflorez2251]

MarchmanArmy awww that suckz :(

[@optimusprimus89]

Yeah I just bought it on my PS3 and I'm replaying it now. But I'm sure you could find a cheap PS1, Spyro game, and memory card :)

[@xonslaughtlioness]

I will cry tears of sadness if the PS4 theme Dark Hollow song is the final version in the game. It just needs that deep bass!

[@S3Chord]

awesome piece, i really love the bassline in this one, and how the percussion lines and melodies slowly get more intense and the ambient background makes the music as a whole very relaxing

[@grasskoke]

When i was a kid i was in my own world when i heard this song! SoOOOooOoOoo many awesome memories!

[@andrew199315]

This is the best song in the game, us kids born on the 90's had the most fun on video games by far :)

[@KensDreaming]

"Hey, mom can I play spyro!" *ps1 startup fanfare already playing* "Okay, honey" "Thanks, mom!" Thanks, mom...

[@EstaviusMarx]

Poignant!

[@blackchickiedee7]

i remember when i was a kid. when i first listened to this song i fell in love with it. thank you for posting ^ ^ WE MISS YOU OLD SPYRO =(

[@nikpapHW]

Such a masterpiece . One of the best ost in gaming history.

[@discomonk]

No matter how many times I listen to this piece I never get tired of it. Makes me wanna play Spyro all over again. Love its crescendo.

[@LateMoonGrass]

I'm amazed to find this track still here after eleven years.Such an unbearingly wonderful piece of music, infusing my skin with the sweetest kind of chills.Brings me instantly back to the good old days when my friends and I used to hang out in Hunter's skatepark. :´-)

[@BlCKuT-nv8gv]

What gets me the most is that beautiful melody that tinkers out as I would torch Gnorcs all over the map, it’s one of the first levels in the Artisan World…. The beat NEVER EVER gets old…. I would remember on nice snowy days on Christmas break, I would sit down and turn on my PS3 and fire up all three games..!! I have beaten all three games more times than I can remember..!! From the third game, Scorch’s Pit is definitely the level…. From the second game, it’s definitely the jungle level..!!

[@mistamontiel00]

Such a mighty first tune to kick off the lengthy campaign =} Sooo authentic games used to be games just 120%'d Spyro 1 now I'm going to clear 2+3 on my intoxicating fat PS1

[@Yoshi53131]

I loved these songs and loved spyro and crash when i was a young kid! Soo many awsome memories!

[@jacobtylerwhitemusic]

@DarthKain0 You nailed it... the first spyros music had this really dreamy feel.. The other two had great music too... But this first spyro was like some lucid dream music wise.

[@MilkMan-pk2rc]

Whenever I think of spyro 1 this song comes to mind everytime this has to be one of my top favorite songs of all time

[@jacobtylerwhitemusic]

You know.. It makes me happy seeing all these comments sharing the Spyro memories I cherish.. I thought I was crazy and the only one.. and searched the soundtrack.. and now I see there are thousand and thousand of people who think the same thing as I do.. Maybe I'm not crazy.. Maybe something special is gone that only us 90's kids remember..

[@knightshousegames]

I remember this was the level where I started to feel like this game was different from every other game I had played before. I remember charging into the lamp posts, and the lamp wobbling and creaking. I remember breathing fire on the little piles of wood and them lighting on fire and producing light. I remember burning the grass as well It was just little stuff like that that made Spyro special, the effort put into making a world that felt alive. It reacted to you, rather than you reacting to it.

[@djcinema10]

I remember in 2000 playing spyro the dragon on a saturday morning back then when times were simple

[@BTandC61794]

This was one of my earliest video games! I loved this level and music so much and I still do! It's a shame because my Spyro game freezes up after a certain point, so I can't really enjoy it as much as I used to :(

[@jeremy1860]

Best level of any of the Spyro games 😊

[@Jadeyyladyy]

i rebought this game on amazon a couple years ago cuz my original one was too scratched up :( so many childhood memories of this game..also one of the best tracks in it in my opinion :) i feel blessed that i can still play this game, but no matter what itll never be the same the feelings i got from it when i was a kid :)

[@benhughes3394]

0:00 That music is so sad and squeak sound when you charge at the lamppost is also make me sad and cry.

[@VeronicaValentine2236]

This is one of my favorite levels in the Spyro series. The green guy that roses at you and nods his head as well as bumps you with his belly and laughs. The bon fires by that little castle. The moon and frogs. Charging into the lamp post and making them squeak. So nostalgic.

[@Aaron-ud6wk]

This song brings back so many childhood memories it's amazing. I tear up to this. Happy happy happy :)

[@jmstnr55]

Spyro 1 was the best for music. Spyro 2 was my personal favourite. I grew up on these games since 1997 when I was born I would watch my brother, mesmerised.

[@SadCaligula]

For me, this is without a doubt the most nostalgia enducing piece of media out there. So many hours at my cousin's house playing this game.

[@ghostshimagaming1136]

The fact they aloud to switch to the original score in the menu with the trilogy is the best feature smart people

[@2000kaybo]

i first played this game when i was 4 and it never gets old NEVER!

[@jacobtylerwhitemusic]

I come back to this page and the childhood memories feel more distant... Time progresses and I slowly forget my childhood.. I wish I could have learned to cherish those moments more... but I am content but sad at the same time.. spyro you changed me life... and remain in a special place in my heart..

[@DeoxysAndMew]

nostalgia is SOO POWERFUL memorites will be forever with people and thats how poeple know what was the greatest masterpiece (mainly games) such as spyro 1 2 or 3 uhhh >.< unfortunately there is no more of this classic anymore

[@adammarquez5203]

sounds like happyness

[@ashyneko]

yep ^_^ lol wow I left that comment 2 years ago.. still love listening to spyro music.!

[@rustygates]

Exactly as i felt when I played this is like...1998...i was only 7/8. Took the words right out of my mouth. :).