The Legend of Zelda (NES) Dungeon Theme: 8-bit to Symphony

The Legend of Zelda (NES) Dungeon Theme
Original orchestra link: The Legend of Zelda - Suite (Live with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra : SCORE Game Music)
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[@thehermit8618]

I want nintendo to bring this theme back for another title so much....

[@djyonoid]

Word

[@PresidentFlip]

I think it was used in minish cap

[@mythicdawn9574]

@@PresidentFlip Yep, in the Royal Crypt. But tMC is a bit old too, and this theme should be a classic just like Hyrule Field is. The mysterious yet dangerous atmosphere it brings is just right :) And this cover is absolutely perfect, so much intensity in it. I'm open to novelty too, they proved they definitely knew their stuff was their amazing take on Ballad of the wind fish + castle theme in BotW which turned to be the most badass song of the game (exterior hyrule castle theme)

[@leslieabad945]

Honestly for The breath of the wild sequel it fits so well

[@Mia-cl4wx]

I really want them to put this theme for BotW2 it would be so awesome

[@Blue_Odysseus]

Imagine this being the Castle theme in Botw, giving It a creepy/sad vibe, but also with an epic touch at the end.

[@addy_animates484]

Yooo I would LOVE that... it'd be epic if it was in BOTW 2 tho

[@Saben.C-Spoon]

I mean we got all that but instead of this it was Link, Zelda, and Ganons theme mixed with an original piece. I do hope this makes a comeback for a Cave or Dungeon theme in Tears of the Kingdom though, like how the original Death Mountain was for BotW, hopefully similarly to how that theme was converted to a sort of ambience, this will be too. I'd love that so much

[@azfaarrealm9426]

Yeah, that would be good.

[@LOLmusics]

Omg yes!

[@jarrellellis]

Yes it wud b crazy

[@morshuthemerchant5558]

0:24 going through the dungeon 2:32 facing the boss 3:33 getting the peace of the triforce 3:55 heading onward to the next challenge

[@addy_animates484]

this needs to be pinned fr tho

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

2:50 the final boss of the Orchestra

[@CFlandre]

2:32 is that moment where you find the boss in the Dungeon, and it's this hulking behemoth of a dragon. I like to imagine that it's a Gleeok of some sort, and it just dwarfs you with your lantern in one of your hands, and your sword in the other hand.

[@holamoco]

This makes me cry. The nostalgia. The first Zelda game. The classic.

[@NOOBEPICASSO]

I swear to God this music makes me want to set out on an adventurous journey through the caves in the mountains and shit.

[@KiLLaB070]

Go for it bro! There's plenty of space to shit in the caves or in the mountains.

[@murakumo65]

i love how into the music the conductor is.

[@flux0841]

2:30 GOOSEBUMPS ENGAGED

[@TheInkPitOx]

2:35

[@thatrandomchannel8589]

4:00

[@guilhermedesouza3811]

3:02 The Low Brass power

[@williamtait4343]

You bet your ass this orchestra is happy to play this. Easy notes, easy dynamics, and high paycheck. They want to be seen just like anyone else, so if they can hold a sold out concert and it be seen by millions, then so be it. They did a FANTASTIC JOB. Congrats guys - totally made this piece.

[@quesovadotas3050]

Ok??

[@neutralnarration1463]

as if you needed more proof artists are money chasing subhuman.

[@archmdc370]

Honestly, go watch the whole concert. Swedish Symphony Orchestra Legend of Zelda. And their MegaMan concert was also fantastic.

[@esosa7725]

@@neutralnarration1463 Bro what

[@JakeNKlappy]

@@neutralnarration1463 There's no money in music. If you pursue this, this is your career generally. A lot of these guys want to play their own shit, but the moeny just isn't there. It's not subhuman, but sometimes you gotta show up to work and do things you don't want to do, to make money to you know, do the fucking living thing.

[@AnthonyDentinger]

It was dangerous going to sleep without a song. I took this. I feel hyped now, though.

[@randomcringeyyoutuber6750]

Anthony Dentinger I had a dream I was link. How is that dangerous?

[@allegedexodus8520]

Ebenezer Scrooge I believe it was a reference to the famous quote "it's dangerous to go alone! Take this!"

[@randomcringeyyoutuber6750]

@@allegedexodus8520 yeah I forgot that day.

[@imnotasher4892]

@@randomcringeyyoutuber6750 he said it was dangerous to sleep without a song

[@randomcringeyyoutuber6750]

@@imnotasher4892 I think I established that I understood it.

[@Twitch_Moderator]

To say that I have been a Zelda fanatic for over a quarter century is discomforting. Getting old is a terrible feeling. However, Miyamoto, Tezuka, Nakago, Soejima, Marui and Kondo made us enjoy the quickly-passing decades with the greatest gift in the entire world. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤

[@JuanMartinez-df1lc]

You always be a kid at heart no matter what age

[@CorpseOfAgathar]

@@JuanMartinez-df1lc thats true!!

[@DanPMH]

This brings me so much life. Y'all have no idea. It literally has saved me listening to this. Understanding how this soundtrack from childhood impacts adulthood, proves that Link's journey is a reflection to all of our journeys; learning how to wake up as an adult. This composer expressed all of that. I sit back and praise this group of humanity for taking the time to interpret the emotion behind this music. Though a small piece of time to some, it is moments like this that helps us move forward, triumphantly, despite the odds. Like Link, its' time for us to take down a dungeon wall or two.

[@fuel357]

Awesome comment, really.

[@Twitch_Moderator]

I really hope you're doing well. Awesome comment 👍 BotW takes me away from the terrible aspects of life. I Love losing myself in Hyrule fishing, prospecting gems from deposits, hunting for prime meats, selling my goods etc. I played 1986 Zelda and used to dream of the mysteries and dungeons until I beat it. The 2nd quest was fun as well.

[@Tactical_Therapist]

Totally agree!

[@Chachoes]

The conductor looks emotional af

[@_MasterLink_]

Good conductors know the music, great conductors feel the music.

[@KevTheGalaxybender]

that song is terrifying. I'd be scared to play the damn game if it was in there like that

[@erberlon]

sonicteam2k1 omg yes, the brass bloody hell, I love it the deep sounds of the horns... so beautiful yet so terrifying, the emotions flowing through this music... blows me away every time

[@sonic_genesis]

sonicteam2k1 8 bit music was a bit weird back then, it was creepy to sit there and listen to it

[@tjhooker824]

This theme still to this day is so chilling.

[@tjhooker824]

This piece was meant to make you feel scared

[@pirategamer6630]

sonicteam2k1 The original game is ome of my all-time favorites. Its very very special to me. Especially since it is right now, the only Zelda game I have ever 100%. I have gotten max hearts on 3 Zeldas though. (Not including when I cheat just to mess around. Usually when I play, I do not cheat.) Those games are Twilight Princess, the NES version obviously, and Breath of the Wild.

[@katherinelewis2735]

when this starts at 2:30 it is so good its the moment in the movies when ether when the villain first appears or is gloating about a villainous plan to the hero of the movie.

[@OLApplin]

Imagine playing a new 3d zelda game, walking in a long open dark tunnel and then you slowly see the shadow of a giant Ganon pig/dog appearing in the distance, through the half lit tunnel, and you know, you just know, you are Hyrule only hope, the chosen one, and it's your duty, nay your destiny, go forth and vanquish that beast. That music is what should be playing

[@katherinelewis2735]

and ad a thunderstorm outside of that dark tunnel.

[@bravescience3957]

I would make a legend of Zelda nes original remake with modern graphics and have it retain its dark atmosphere. 3D, not 2d. It would be understood that Ganon already won. It’s not like he’s trying to return or take over, no. In this game he won. The adventure takes places YEARS after Ganon won. It should have a shadow of the colossus vibe. There is nobody around in the land, it’s a land overrun with monsters. You’re visiting a ruined place. This Link, should not be a Legolas pretty boy, he should be weather beaten, covered in dirt. A Siegfried, Tarzan sort of character. Feral, wild. He was left behind the in the evacuation of Hyrule. His starting armor is a bear skin pelt over his shoulder, cave man like. Even though he eventually gets shield, sword and proper armor, his motion under the controller’s influence should not be precise and controlled like a knight. Armor or no armor this Link is still a feral little beast. Any special moves are done in complete ignorance and are comedic in that they actually worked. The player should never forget Link is not a knight errant. He should be very out of place. He would also be significantly younger than Zelda. Zelda shouldn’t be his peer in this version. The breaking of the triforce of wisdom was years ago. Impa is no longer the strong warrior she once was and is easily cornered by Ganon’s minions. Just like the original, Impa goes looking for a champion warrior. She’s resisted though from leaving Hyrule, think Uzumaki, unable to leave town. Link saves Impa because she’s the first person he has ever seen in years. People are like dreams, memories to him it’s been so long. He can’t speak, obviously, but through magic, of course, he learns of Zelda and the Triforce etc etc. Impa dies. Thus fueling Link’s drive to stop Ganon. It’s one thing for a monster to steal venison from him, but kill the only person he has been able to find? The 9 dungeons can have a story behind their shape that is left loose enough for players to speculate on. Should have a Jewish abomination of desolation thing going on. They were once, very important sacred places, now they are rotting, mournful. The music in this video the way it starts slow evokes this. Link’s apprehension. When Link defeats Ganon, Zelda and Link leave Hyrule and tell everyone Hyrule is free of Ganon’s influence. People can settle there again. She becomes a prophetess of sorts and Link is her guard. Link and Zelda do not live to see this mass migration. The name of this game, the legend of Zelda, is not because it’s about Zelda but rather it’s the legend OF Zelda, as in, when the people finally retake and resettle Hyrule they refer back to what Zelda would tell them about Hyrule, and the stories she would tell. “It just like the legend of Zelda!” the people exclaim when they see the various landmarks and things Zelda would speak of. But yeah…. Let’s have another cartoon bright colored bubble gum looking Zelda game.

[@LinkDaBoss]

Oh my gosh. Omg. Omg. Omg. OMG. I literally cried.

[@poeticore2124]

SAME

[@foblobster8685]

This is literally just a video game theme and it's THIS BEAUTIFUL?!

[@albond]

You say "just a video game theme" as if video game themes are usually bad

[@patricks_music]

if there's one thing I've learned, it's that I need to go to the Swedish Radio Symphony's performance sometime.

[@SuperZeldaGirl]

This is outright beautiful. I’ve always wanted a remake of the original with music like this.

[@feiwong3634]

As a person who grew in the beggining of the 90's with that epic golden cartridge that started the legend, i find this mind blowingly awesome!! that Zelda theme was PERFECT

[@oswaldmensin5283]

Personally I'd use this as a dungeon theme in botw 2. It should be a throwback labyrinth dungeon where you find a broken entrance to a dungeon from forever long ago legend of zelda. Should be a very scary place too. A place thought lost to time

[@WAHTT]

This is so BEAUTIFUL! When the music gets all intense at 2:30 My heart felt heavy and I started crying! they need this in a newer Zelda game immediately!

[@tinalevesque5772]

best shivers i had by hearing music in a long time.

[@alexnavarro3567]

This makes me want a Zelda movie!!!

[@spudqueen475]

1:00 I nearly melted when I heard it T-T beautiful! I wish I could've actually been there

[@kenweaver869]

Kenji Kondo must be protected at all costs. Here is a guy whose music vision has given us songs to hum for decades.

[@lunasam9]

This can be used in a HD Remake of Classic Legend of Zelda. omg!

[@elijahhollis1957]

lunasam9 don't think that'll ever happen. but it's okay to dream I guess haha

[@haliesymmons6255]

You can't improve on the original graphics. They were perfect.

[@doggothedog1579]

The best way to improve the original graphics is to remaster it.

[@keithmains752]

Yamamoto! You live!!

[@NobreJPGames]

They're remaking Link's Awakening, anything is possible

[@christopherandrews9232]

Just wow... amazing how you can have a random thought to look something up and then you just happen to come across something awesome!

[@TheDurnans]

It's right up there with Star Wars and Star Trek themes as far as being epic. To hear this music played in full orchestra like this is truly awesome.

[@katherinelewis2735]

at 2:30 i can just hear Ganons villainous laughter. mwhahahah

[@turdferguson7105]

Immaculate. The glory days where it as about the fun factor, and hpw bad ass you were to beat a level and no need for high end graphics

[@paddyhopper]

If you would've told me as a kid that this would be featured in a symphony, I would've asked you what a symphony was and then when I found out, laughed about it because I wouldhave thought someone was playing a joke on me. My hat is off to the SRS for performing this and moreso to Koji Kondo for having the ability to create this from the few little notes and sounds available and creating such a timeless piece. Think about this, Beethoven and other classical composers created timeless works and had orchestral insturments in their wide ranges and infinite combinations to create their amazing works. Composers like Tanaka and Kondo had 5 channels (2 with square waves, 1 with triangle waves, and 1 for pulse beats and a sample 1bit channel) to create their masterpeices. Literally like 9 notes across what was the digital equivalent of a bass, drum or sample track, 2 three note tracks for 1/4 to whole notes, and one track for 1/16 notes. To further exemplify what I am saying look at this to know wht NES was working with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKWlKKBatWka9k This track used to give me chills a kid and get me anxious about what was around the next corner. Without tracks like these in NES games, I don't know that I would've been so entertaianed with games and would have probably gone outside more and not wrote this comment for sure. They were connective tissue for the games. This was a phonemenon in a way as if you really look at the NES library of games, the games that had great cound tracks were almost always popular, with the exception of a few (i.e. Journey to Silius we see you) and the ones that didn't often faied to hit the mark (with of course a few exceptions like Tetris, but one could argue that sound track was so neurally ingraining that it was nothing short of amazing).

[@holamoco]

Oh my god, old school Zelda music are the best. Who else played Legend of Zelda in 1987?

[@boogiewoogie369]

holamoco Me. Only 4 but still attempted. I remember watching my grandmother play Zelda and I would just sit there mesmerized. She still plays the original legend of Zelda on her old NES til this day. I play it on my emulator. Lol.

[@Visitant69]

I had the same experience. My grandmother taught me how to play when I was way to young to understand the game. She passed some time ago and I picked up the game on an emulator to give it a shot. Weirdly enough with my memories of her guidance I can 100% the game.

[@5TailFox]

holamoco What's crazy is, we all remember this song as having that alternating melody, being played by the pianist, in the background. When, in actuality, that part of the song didn't even start playing until you got the dungeon compass.

[@Dicktaa]

holamoco Me. Thought I was super pro when I got the white sword, lol

[@holamoco]

Shawnee Longbow I don't understand, the dungeon theme starts as soon as you enter a dungeon level, the theme never changes.

[@vinnycochrane5139]

I always thought the dungeon theme was, above all else, desperately sad. As if you’re walking into something which just wants to be left alone.

[@aNotoriousNerd]

This gave me goosebumps. This was so beautifully executed!

[@PostTraumaticChessDisorder]

0:24 entering a cave that leads to the 0:58 in the main hall of the dungeon, statues staring back at you menacingly 1:30 obtained the main dungeon item, ready to solve the puzzles 1:58 last room, final riddle 2:34 boss

[@Magicus1]

They need to remake this for some of the newer LoZ games! The music he plays is amazing on the piano -- chills!

[@shoarmaschaap5460]

They did in botw and link’s awakening remake

[@TyrellGames]

The conductor looks so high lol

[@jsmooth6311]

Wave Rave 😂😂😂😂😂

[@happystar7777]

Wave Rave he was actually

[@happystar7777]

Nah I’m jk lol but i would be

[@jimhuffman9434]

Or it's nostalgia

[@zombies4evadude24]

Wave Rave probably brought to sleep by the music

[@happystar7777]

The conductor is my brain inside my shy body when I hear this song

[@nevercanyoucant]

Imagine if this is the underground theme in Tears of The Kingdom...

[@4eRegiment]

Probablement la meilleure version que j'ai jamais entendue...wow!

[@dan1th3k1ll3r]

6 year old me frantically going room after room, until you finally reach the one close to the boss and you hear them breathing. That was some scary shit back then.

[@adamdesanti6713]

The arranger-orchestrator of this amazing piece is *Nils-Pettar* *Ankarblom* based of course on Koji Kondo's iconic 19-second loop "Dungeon" composition for the NES (1986) and 36-second "Overworld Theme". It is the final 5 minutes of his Legend of Zelda Suite. Here is the entire 2-hour concert, featuring superb Mega-man and Mario-Bros orchestral arrangements by Andreas Hedlund: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4HOlX-Dft9gj9U Enjoy!

[@desmondschneider165]

This channel is completely underrated

[@jaredponder4149]

Here to say that this theme would be magnificent if it was brought back for some of the deep dark and Dank caves in TotK...... Imagine you are moving inch by inch with your mushroom lantern in one hand and sword in the other with this creepily droning on in the background and the strings start up & a colossal arachnid drops down in front of you...

[@cinthia3242]

This is GORGEOUS! :)

[@desmondschneider5397]

I like how this has way more detail than the 8-Bit one

[@rapbigze]

I shouldn't be surprise to see all this musicians treating an otherwise old piece of video game music so seriously, but I still am.

[@barzoly]

What an incredible performance , just brilliant!!!!!

[@ryanjoslyn]

This is Spectacular, so Beautiful!

[@ryanthorn5574]

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!

[@EvanVantine]

This is awesome

[@ragnarok2160]

About to drive back after picking up Tears of the Kingdom playing this. Praying this theme is in the game

[@jaromgregson8923]

Got so much nostalgia from listening to this.

[@yulaw9204]

😭 it’s so beautiful.

[@Dhennanxne]

Anyone else imagine this in a movie: 0:16 Link enters the cave 0:58 He sees the bones of people who didnt make it it was in fact "dangerous to go alone" 1:54 Link sees a scribe of Ganon 2:23 he sees a BIIGGG foot - 2:32 a HUGE GANONDORF COMES OUT 2:57 he is struk down and realies hes too weak 3:01 he sees he has zelda 3:27 hes angerd so bad power surges through him 3:32 hes won and is dying on the floor with ganondorfs body insinerated, zelda runs over to him monsters appear they come loser 3:52 Zelda screeches his name 3:55 link limps up off the floor sword in hand 4:00 he jumps up and brawls all 5 monsters 4:10 sword and weapons clang as link jumps and flips taking out one enemy a time 4:14 he stands over them victoriously 4:30 Zelda smiles and blushes 4:40 roll credits 5:03 the title comes up ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOW i should be a producer if i do say so myself

[@Moss_Dude]

2:22 YES YES YES YES *SO MUCH YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!*

[@shanndeak5728]

My goosebumps have goosebumps

[@edifyguy]

I was merely trying to identify the theme and then I got this brilliant performance. A Japanese chiptune arranged in the style of Russian heavy orchestral (Mussogsky/Ashkenazy's Pictures at an Exhibition) and played by a Swedish orchestra. A fine collaboration of great sounds and great performers. Thank you for sharing!

[@kevin_parkerson]

Someone needs to make a petition to bring this theme regularly back into Zelda games!!!

[@jimhuffman9434]

This brings major nostalgia for me

[@user-kz8zn1jg1y]

Who would dislike this?

[@Antnj81]

PurrppXReign Gannon.

[@user-kz8zn1jg1y]

haha, good one!

[@SENTRYXX]

VLONEPURPP ganon??

[@randomcringeyyoutuber6750]

deadboyvivivi majora for not having this song in majoras mask

[@robertfinley681]

Thirteen cowards who never got the first piece of the triforce of courage

[@joseperez-aceves9251]

How have I not seen this till now... That was beautiful!!!

[@mrshmuga9]

2:32 would be perfect for Ganon's grand reveal in a Zelda movie.

[@syazaba5022]

this HD version is sooo goosybumps

[@spudqueen475]

My ears just melted

[@dbophx8787]

I love orchestral music, I love these performances, so moving :)

[@Angelsky213]

Wow! Just wow this gave me chills! ❤️

[@apiromsamer1950]

this is GOLD

[@utter_silence6884]

This added a whole new version of creepy to the original dungeon

[@leeroykat6546]

Holy shit, it's been a while I didn't get an eargasm like this... it gave me chills That's not the official 25th anniversary's orchestra isn't it ? Or I'm wrong ?

[@TovaHolmberger]

No, it's a concert called Score that toured in Sweden :) I saw it played by Wermland Opera's orchestra, it was amazing

[@remylebeau8934]

I just came from the traveling event Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. I wish they have done the dungeon theme. It sounds amazing!

[@buddyroach]

towards 2:32 it sounded more like an opening to tales from the crypt or something. or some batman movie music.

[@wiseoldcat-k8g]

This was one of the best games I played and played and played!

[@otakukj]

why does this have so few views? This is how it should be played...all slow and creepy like

[@maxhoughtonmusic]

otakukj because this is a re-upload

[@kevinborg7145]

Imagine Nintendo decides to make one final Zelda game and this theme plays during the final battle with Gannon 🔥

[@duvis20]

Or better If Nintendo make a oficial movie of "the legend of Zelda" with a real actors AND this orchestra playing the soundtrack

[@gamemusic90]

not in battel in his dangon :D

[@larthacheproductions5339]

EXTREME SENSATIONS!! BIG BIG UP!!

[@atoxee6867]

Ive got goosebumps all over my body. Holy mother of Hylia!

[@ariotriwibowo]

multiple chills endless repeatedly!

[@Kay----]

Pure MAGIC! Love it🥺❤️

[@Nyrua]

If music could make me weep, it would be this. And the theme to Inspector Gadget. I feel like I'm dying and I have no words.

[@anthonydallarosa8314]

4:02 so freaking triumphant! 😁

[@EclipseStrife]

2:32 Link hears a rumbling as the entire floor begins to shake, just then a massive Dragon bursts through the wall and stone crumbles and falls to the ground around Link. Links eyes are wild with fear as the Dragon roars, it hurts his ears. The dragon breaths fire around the room, every crack every crevasse is filled with flame as link stands behind his shield, the flames licking all around him, he feels the intense heat.

[@LostMusic24]

If they ever make a Zelda movie, the music is already made

[@dominicchester0328]

The master piece brings tears to my eyes

[@RealAgent13]

Legend of Zelda movie ost be like

[@SpartanFromSpain]

Thank you for doing this!!!

[@sagnongemini6527]

This theme would be so awesome for a fusion between Michael Myers and Ganon

[@XellosNi]

Dayum. Even slower than the Royal Crypt rendition. Very haunting.

[@bluemarble1620]

18 haters still own a Sega genesis and have no idea how it feels to play the the first game you could ever save your content on. The same company that invented 3d gaming, not to mention console platformers. If you don't respect Nintendo, you're simply not a gamer.

[@mesapdarecriminals0integri563]

Koji man...being able to construct the base for what has truly become THEE magnum opus of all electronic gaming history and doing it with the fraction of a single bit he had open to write it on....I dont think people understand in 100 years his bust will grace the same gallery next to Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Handel, Joplin, Souza, Basie and Gershwin!

[@peptopeko]

Gives me goosebumps everytime

[@doug36fresh]

This is spine tingling...the new zelda game has to have this score

[@lightningjohnnyreturns8762]

4:10, the feeling when you've finally let out that big poo 😏👌

[@eddie2913]

What's even crazier is that the original creator of this song, made it in just one night!

[@pixarian]

Favorited. Stunning arrangement.

[@SuperNickvid]

It’s such a fantastic piece.....

[@solomonevans7637]

This gave me chills

[@sergiofernandez8902]

just amazing on all levels

[@holamoco]

This was perfect done. Great job, emotional as fuck.