The Knight Who Seals the Darkness (Full Version) 8-bit - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Heads up, this is part 1 and 2 combined! It doesn't loop at the middle mark!
When I heard this interpretation of the main Zelda theme, I knew I had to cover it. It was quite the challenge, but I hope it was worth it! Enjoy and thanks for listening!
Composers: Kumi Tanioka, Reo Uratani, Ryotaro Yagi, Haruki Yamada
Cover made by Loeder
Chips used: 2a03, vrc6
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Music made with j0CC-Famitracker. (Famitracker is made by jsf, 0CC-Famitacker is made by HertzDevil and j0CC-Famitracker is made by nyanpasu64)
Visuals made with NSFPlay (maintained by Brad Smith AKA rainwarrior) and NSFPlay synthesia (made by Timothy Stiles AKA Patashu)
The NES and Famicom are property of Nintendo. The soundchips for these systems are manufactured by Ricoh, Famicom, Namco Nintendo and Sunsoft.
Thanks to all of these people and companies for making this possible!

[@Osmose1000]

THE SPRITE CHANGE THO

[@z3roo0]

Armored Link looks cooler imo

[@marktheaverageperson7022]

@@gamecavalier3230 probably because the green tunic is so iconic

[@marktheaverageperson7022]

@@gamecavalier3230 Good point, I guess it’s that most Links tend to come from simpler backgrounds and the necessity to complete the quest overrules getting armor?

[@weirdo7319]

@@gamecavalier3230 In Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword he has chainmail underneath his tunic

[@israelwilson9496]

This is link’s theme ain’t no one who can change my mind

[@littlebabyman8494]

I agree.

[@linky5666]

Because it is links theme

[@ridwanali6901]

its literally called knight who seals the darkness who else could that be

[@jokermain6665]

I personally call it the theme of the spirit of the hero cuz that sounds more badass

[@Raindrop_2401]

I think the title of this song is this Link's title. He isn't the Hero of the Wild in this timeline, since that game doesn't happen here. He is the Knight who Seals the Darkness

[@alphaburner7946]

Link getting the master sword in Age of Calamity just in time to save Zelda from Astor was one of the most bad ass things in the game

[@karenbonds264]

Wouldn't sound too out of place in a Candace of Hyrule DLC.

[@darineam]

A w h a t

[@scooterbean7577]

Ah yes, Candace of Hyrule, everyone's favorite rhythm game where you play as someone named Candace

[@empirehypnosis]

Candace of Hyrule, brought to you by the creators of Phineas and Ferb

[@Ayre223]

why does everyone call cadence candace, smh

[@karenbonds264]

Whoops! I meant Cadence. (Frikin' Autocorrect...)

[@branflakes325]

I was wondering which part you would cover, but you heckin did both! Really nice work with this one loeder!

[@MK73DS]

*Battle !! Torna* and *The Knight Who Seals the Darkness* from both of you during the same week was christmas before its time !

[@thefrubblewarrior4678]

@@MK73DS that's coincidence to me.

[@Nokyyyyy]

Beautiful I love how the main theme became Link's theme

[@Hellsood]

2:19 pure earcandy but entire track was great

[@nolastname908]

Agreed, it's the SONG OF THE HERO (og overworld theme)

[@RandomRiot]

One of my favorite moments in any Zelda game, I think. It’s a shame the fight’s so short that the song doesn’t really get to play, though.

[@ultimate9057]

to my knowledge you can only hear the second half in the game’s music library

[@Valleyraven007]

@@ultimate9057 you hear it at the fort hateno challenge if you play as link

[@Dr.Pootis]

@@Valleyraven007 Actually, it plays regardless from what I've seen. Crescendo also plays in the level, which is nice because both tracks barely appear in the main story.

[@lewismurphy3499]

@@Dr.Pootis where does cresendo play? I’ve only heard it in the akkala citadel level

[@Dr.Pootis]

@@lewismurphy3499 There's a post-game challenge level called The Siege of Fort Hateno in which it plays.

[@voidraldarken]

Tbh, I preferred the notes looking like how they used to 2 and 3 years ago. For me, it was easier to look at. That’s obviously not to say it sounds bad though, it still sounds amazing.

[@LoederMusic]

Unfortunately it's no longer possible to use 3D visualization because I'm using different software. The upside is that I can make the music sound way better now, I hope you agree! I've also decided to only use sunglasses for groovy and funky songs :-)

[@kabookle8995]

@@LoederMusic what software do you use? Just wondering because I think it might be cool to mess around with. I obviously wouldn’t do anything great like what you are doing but I think it would still be fun

[@LoederMusic]

@@kabookle8995 All the info you need is in the description :-) . Good luck!

[@kabookle8995]

@@LoederMusic thank you:D

[@goblinmcgameface]

The opening alone warrants a subscribe. Not even a minuet in and I love it.

[@cactusdip4680]

But can you taste it?

[@zahnpasta7967]

I can smell it

[@facilityhues]

This song slaps I am so excited to jam to the 8 bit cover!

[@S0ranim3]

1:39 DUDE THIS PART IS EPIC

[@s.lajoie9961]

This sounded like Shovel Knight: Age of Calamity and I mean that in the best way. The varied musical colors and the way the intensity rose and fell was masterful!

[@kodered59]

From one music creator to another. Love what you do. This is another fantastic work of yours.

[@ricekrispies1917]

It feels like I'm sailing through the stars to face destiny when I hear this 8-bit version

[@baconman9882]

This game has a really underated soundtrack, I'd love to see you do more. Great job!

[@zkatt3238]

Love it. I can't wait to get this game

[@Blu_Moon_VA]

*In Chronological (in Universe) Order:* (Two or more titles means they existed at the same time in separate timelines) -The Hero of the Goddess -The Hero of the Minish -The Hero of the Four Sword -The Hero of Time -The Hero of/Hyrule/Twilight/ Winds -The New Hero of Hyrule/Hero of Light -The Hero of Legend/Hero of Spirit -The Hero of Warriors (may or may not be canon now) -The Hero of the Wild

[@Tutorial7a]

Does this portend more Age of Calamity music? I certainly hope so! Great work, as always!

[@XanderJPix]

Having the theme of legendary hero and The Knight that seals the darkness what is the theme of link?

[@gisuspm2666]

I haven't seen a video from you since a lot of time and I'm happy to say that the quality is still godlike ;)

[@joypink5599]

I LOVE THIIIIIIS. This is one of the best moments in the game and the song is freaking perfect. Phase 1 is repetitive I admit, but phase 2 is friggin’ Hylia tier. I love Age of Calamity and it’s soundtrack, so seeing get some recognition and love is just heartwarming. Thank you for awesome rendition! Also, the switch between Link in his Knight’s Armor and Champion Tunic and Master Sword w/ Hylian Shield between phases was awesome.

[@Cretaal]

This isn't just the song, this was the whole Hero's Ballad!

[@SoliDeoGloria4104]

Why does not Link have sunglasses!? T H I S I S A N O U T R A G E Lol love it!

[@jedijames]

Omg, if only I could make music even close to your quality, this is absolutely amazing 👍

[@CopperYeen]

Now that this exists, I need Master Kohgas theme.. It's just the best :,)

[@boonkunak]

Age of calamity’s ost is great. Well done translating it into an almost shovel knight version of the tune!

[@Roidoninjack]

1:40 my favorite part

[@Fuzunga]

Man, the beginning really sounds like the title screen of an NES game.

[@brickblakefilms4275]

This is really well made! Good job

[@mavenbeanlive8463]

U should try Miphas theme or any of the champions! That would be awesome

[@thefrubblewarrior4678]

he did. check his botw playlist.

[@buvudproductions]

I forgot how good this theme was! (the original, haven't heard this rendition before, but it's so awesome!)

[@heartofonyx9763]

You never cease to amaze me, man. Keep it up!! Edit: Sorry if you don’t take requests, but I would love it if you did the first map theme!

[@Duhemsounds]

This is very well done, great job

[@timothyjohnson5699]

Getting some Shovel Knight senses here. I don't know why.

[@jendorei]

Now that you said it, yes. Absolutely.

[@MarkH]

I think Shovel Knight's music was composed using the same Famicom chip Loeder used (VRC6) so it's got the same sound

[@PrestoJacobson]

Great work!! Thanks for uploading. 😌 (Also, nice profile pic!)

[@Daraen]

Hylia bless the live chat

[@TeaquestSagas]

This... this is probably better than the original. At least I think it got the greatest punch and emotion to it. I love it.

[@mitchellbrown4454]

"So this is the Hylian Champion, huh."

[@The_Waffle_King_1000]

Love it

[@boxyboi5843]

This is in my opinion way better than the original, sounding so much more, well I can't really explain it.

[@alhazxn]

Underrated

[@91Coolepinguin]

@Loeder, it's amazing

[@SpagDev]

Simply amazing

[@daneldraguljic429]

You can like an hate anything you want but if you dislike this amazing remake in the slightest you are my enemy

[@SpagDev]

Can you do battle of hyrule field next?

[@mattarificwolflink9280]

I hope he/she does Astor’s theme

[@ad-skyobsidion4267]

He is a he

[@littlebabyman8494]

@@ad-skyobsidion4267 Did he do one or not?

[@ad-skyobsidion4267]

@@littlebabyman8494 no idea

[@KSCK993]

Master sword got longer after his costume change 1:36

[@MrladFam]

That’s because he’s not holding the master sword in his knight form, just looks like it

[@AstralEye5389]

So good!

[@WigglesSuperWhyFan-od3wp]

Request: The Sunny Side Up Show - Hey Sproutlets (8 Bit Version)

[@LupinticDream]

Legendary. 😍

[@Absi5the]

I've never heard the original track but some parts of it I know because of links awakening.

[@Soulblade44]

Good

[@crutonman1547]

You should try making "Decisive Battle against Ganon" coz this shit slaps

[@Dr.Pootis]

Agreed, the phase 1 theme is a really neat "remix" of the Ganon theme from botw, and the rest is easily one of my favorite tracks in the entire series, and is even better than the series's main theme imo.

[@Nicholas_Steel]

Any chance you could release the NSF file? Perfect quality at much smaller file size than downloading the audio from KZbin.

[@pirategamer6630]

This is perfect..a lot like the original Zelda title them....I love it!

[@pirategamer6630]

*theme

[@JustSomeHylian]

love it.

[@xyannail4678]

It's sad this wasn't anywhere in TotK.

[@skaionex]

*sniff* I love it

[@binsidersquad7182]

PLEASE DO SOOGA'S THEME, I WILL BE THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH!!!

[@ghostBADUKWang]

와 내가 제일 좋아하는 노래예요!!

[@frog_phone]

Holy crap, god tier music, if someone asked about zelda fan musici would show them this. obviously, i have no one to show to so nvm

[@kafiaahmed469]

yesss

[@kodered59]

I was gonna make a Pokemon Champion Link joke... But he's actually a champion....

[@jorgemcgoon879]

Can I use your 8 bit cover of "I Sawed The Demons"? I will give you credit

[@liammcclain7826]

YYYESSSSSSSSSSS

[@The_Waffle_King_1000]

How do you make these???

[@zorro16]

I like much

[@폴란드왕국-q8x]

good 💖👍😀😮👍💖

[@TricolorLink]

pog

[@somethingaboutwaffles7332]

Would it be okay if used some of you Zelda songs for a video

[@somethingaboutwaffles7332]

Your

[@Calri0]

i bet the one like was Calamity Ganon

[@fagangirls387]

i have listened to this like ten times since last week so good

[@nolastname908]

Best master sword theme ever made, in my opinion better than skyward sword's master sword theme

[@Dr.Pootis]

To be fair, it's moreso a remix of the main theme, with the master sword's theme added at the start.

[@nolastname908]

8-bit's good, just imagine 16-bit

[@creativefox7221]

This brings me Gameboy Zelda vibes

[@chaosmiles07]

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Calamity

[@ryangermain4829]

I wish you did a push forward 8 bit remix

[@Giggles_iJest]

Dude this sounds like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon!

[@professatristan3223]

Where the shades tho?

[@Joshua-mq2mf]

Do you do pixel art?

[@LoederMusic]

In this case, it's a traced & scaled down version of official Age of Calamity art. I do them myself, yes!

[@ad-skyobsidion4267]

@@LoederMusic what do you use to make these songs

[@LoederMusic]

@@ad-skyobsidion4267 It's all in the description!

[@ad-skyobsidion4267]

@@LoederMusic thanks

[@JarekTEK]

BONGOS

[@mananself]

Where is the cover image from?

[@LoederMusic]

Official artwork from Age of Calamity, which I turned into pixel art :-)

[@mananself]

@@LoederMusic that’s as interesting as the music!

[@bookswithbek2702]

I want to hear yape from paper Mario the origami korigami

[@thedorklord1029]

More AoC songs. MORE

[@scrowfunk8109]

super mario died. he died in a car accident a few weeks ago. no more super mario bros.

[@thunderroblox8280]

Rip

[@Gray555]

damn

[@bananadaily2317]

botw is so underrated ngl...

[@Dr.Pootis]

I wouldn't say botw is underrated(it isn't overrated either), but AoC and it's soundtrack most definitely are.

[@mikelpikel4320]

3rd

[@kawh1eonard]

who disliked?

[@entyspite]

Fun game: put your mouse on the right side piano and dodge as many notes as you can. Don’t go past the image in the corner. Stay in between any two notes whenever possible. If you end up outside of the notes, stay as close to them as possible until you can go back in. You have 1 second to find a place to start

[@myrealusername9998]

Not first

[@kafiaahmed469]

seventh