The Legend of Zelda Theory: Songs of the Undead

[@ariwl1]

I always loved how the magic of Hyrule was so frequently intertwined with music. It's a lovely theme that runs through so many of the games.

[@xiothuszaraphones3206]

Nice point

[@Werewolf914]

Yeah definitely one of my favorite parts about Zelda, love the concept of music being magic, I hope Breath of the Wild brings this back, that's one thing they shouldn't change, though it seems music won't be important.

[@TheGuitarTheory]

Koji Kondo is the real composer behind these songs and to me the music is just as magical in real life. I'm sure many here can agree with that.

[@VortexxyGaming]

+Britton Sloan I spent many hours as a kid just playing the Nocturne of Shadow over and over, simply because it sounds awesome :D

[@harrylarry1716]

VortexxyGaming Marry me please

[@tragic_solitude7992]

@@VortexxyGaming That has always been my favorite song in OOT.

[@stevejimenez1721]

still listening to this just for the zelda music and the sound of her voice. it's so relaxing

[@dagansgamingbox6604]

A fun little thing I've been poking at. I feel like it might have implied a significance at one point during the game's development, but was either oversighted or tossed later--The Redeads and Gibdos moan in a tone very reminiscent to a choppy, distorted version of Zelda's lullaby--the song of the Royal family. It's slightly off key and a little faster, but it can definitely be heard. It's the 6-note sequence that you have to play in order to activate the game's acknowledgement that you're trying to play the lullaby. There's also the fact that it's used as a *lullaby*. For the *dead* to be singing a song that essentially *puts one to rest*, is it any coincidence? It's as if they're begging for rest so desperately that they are willing to sing this song to lull themselves to sleep. I know that's easily brushed off, and maybe it's just an easter egg, or something else random, but since we're on the topic of theories, I thought I'd mention it. There's also the interesting fact that the Redeads and Gibdos in temples, dungeons and and tombs can freeze you with their scream, where as the redeads of the marketplace cannot. I wonder if this ties into the fact that it's suspected that those are remnants/husks of common folk once populating the market place, in contrast to the plausible theory that Redeads and Gibdos in dungeons/tombs and temples may have been royal family members from wars of old, whether their bodies were recovered and sent to tombs or not--between the 'song' they 'sing', and the ability they have to freeze you, much like the sun song can do to them. While the Sun Song can freeze ALL Redead and Gibdos, I feel like the fact that only dungeon/temple types can seemingly take up arms in the battle of who can freeze who first ties in with the fact that the Sun Song is another song of the Royal Family, or at least would have been. I don't know. That last one's a bit of a stretch, but I thought it was worth the note. :) I love these theories.

[@cainpain7367]

Dagan's Gaming Box i would straight marry you on the spot.

[@ShadowVincent3]

The possibility that the redeads are singing a distorted version of Zelda's Lullaby in a desperate attempt to put themselves to sleep is both horrifying and amazing all at once. Can this be canon? It's canon now

[@cruzmedina7023]

Dagan's Gaming Box I think I love you

[@auravaury]

Zelda's Lullaby is not a Lullaby, it was used by Impa as a Lullaby for Zelda so she'd remember it, but it doesn't make people sleep like the Goron's Lullaby does

[@linkheroofhyrule9364]

That is a very interesting theory indeed. I always wondered why the redead at the marketplace dont paralyze Link the way others did, i thought it was because Link was an adult but then the Shadow Temple proved that wrong. I honestly think the developers werent thinking that far ahead and just wanted to place their scariest monster as the first enemy Adult Link encounters in the future. Toppled by the dark and destroyed town and i gotta say, they succeeded. I was ten years old when i played that game and it was a scary moment to remember. Im 31 now and that's the first thing that pops in my head when someone mentions OoT.

[@ZobmieRules]

It was totally worth it to stay subscribed. Even if these videos don't come out too often, it's *totally* worth it if THIS is the quality of content that's provided. Thanks for your work, Vortexxy.

[@StarParticleShade]

I love your theory that the windmill plays the song within the tombs to keep curses at bay. I always thought it was weird the music never escaped the windmill itself in OoT, and yet somehow brought rain outside the structure. It would make sense that both The Song of Storms and The Song of Healing are curse-warders as well, with The Song of Storms being the more powerful one, as well as one for a different purpose than the Song of Healing. One to protect the living (The Song of Healing), and one to protect the dead (The Song of Storms). I think this is especially shown in Majora's Mask - if you play The Song of Healing for Sharp instead of The Song of Storms, he says, "Somehow my heart is eased. This melody has serenity to it. And yet.... To one of the dead and darkness, like myself, a song like that no longer holds meaning to me. You shall end your futile existence and quickly join the ranks of the dead." -- That gives both of your theories on each song great validity to any nay-sayers out there.

[@AntiRiku]

Damn it. I had to rewind multiple times throughout this video because I forgot to listen to the actual video due to the beautiful music in the background. Fuck, why do you always have to choose those types of songs haha.

[@dexterscott7017]

Great video as always! Vortex = best Zelda theorist!

[@VortexxyGaming]

Dexter Scott Aww thanks :>

[@xiothuszaraphones3206]

It's true Vortex, you really are!

[@themidnightcocktail2003]

Yeah Vortex you are definitely the best zelda theorist

[@Apollo9898LP]

I've mentioned this in the comments of a past video, but if it interests you do you think you could look at the dungeons in the original Legend of Zelda's dungeons, and how they connect to locations in other zelda games? For instance, the first dungeon is heavily implied to be the remains of The Great Deku Tree, after he was left to after ganon killed him. I was curious if other dungeons from the game (aside from, obviously, Death Mountain) had connects to areas in other zelda games.

[@GaiaLegend]

Great idea.

[@Werewolf914]

Huh never thought of that, awesome idea!

[@Apollo9898LP]

The theory is based on a few extrapolations, but since the games don't outright disprove any of them and they are all slight, i think this sounds pretty solid overall! :D The only thing i will say is that I don't think the Song of Storms cleanses curses in Majora's Mask. I always took it that it reminded Sharp of his brother since it was a song they created together, and causing it to rain inside the cave with the spring restored the water flow which obviously activated the Gibdo House.

[@VortexxyGaming]

If you get hit by a blue bubble in Majora's Mask you get cursed and can't use your sword. Playing the song of storms removes it immediately :)

[@Apollo9898LP]

I stand corrected then. :P

[@myinnerchild]

I FRICKING LOVE YOUR VOICE OMG!

[@Ninjaananas]

@Boco Corwin It is just his voice being so ugly and annoying in comparison.

[@HighPriestFuneral]

An extraordinarily well-crafted theory ! One thing which might be of interest to you... in the Shiekah History theory by CommonWealth Productions he found some small paragraph in the Nintendo Official Player's Guide for OoT which said that Impa managed to drive the Gerudos out of Kakariko after they invaded. It always confused me in the past why Ganondorf would risk his cover just to get a little bit closer to finding out the seal on the Sacred Realm and kill two well regarded men which would clearly draw attention. Since the Composer Brothers are of Kakariko Village it is possible that they were in Kakariko Village when the Gerudos invaded and therefore Ganondorf's actions towards them makes a lot more sense as they were openly declared enemies at that point and casualties do happen in war. I could see the King of Hyrule looking past their loss if it meant peace for their kingdom.

[@ninamorifanboi]

5:01 D-did you just solve the mystery of the origin of the Song of Storms?!

[@echo1eyesonly13]

My favorite videos of Vortexxy's is the N64 Zelda theories. I love her take on the importance of the windmill. Vortexxy was the best at what she did.She is missed.

[@thesporkguy]

I love Bandit, Hyrule Gamer and all the modern theorists, but Vortex was the best. Will forever miss her.

[@collinbtw]

Can't wait for Zelda U, not only to play it, but for all the new theories that you'll make.

[@waldoescalante4263]

I love your theories they just excite me so much and makes me want to watch your videos even more Nice job on this video I like it 👍🏻

[@kanyewestgaming9105]

WHEN YOU UPLOAD MY DAY GETS 1000000x BETTER

[@fidelgarcia2224]

That made a lot of sense i never really pieced it together till now. Love your theories

[@TheRealPolloPawer]

Your voice eases my soul, and I love your videos too!

[@nitehood108]

Wow. That's an incredible theory. I had never thought that the continuous playing of the Song of Storms was a protective barrier against the undead. I love all of your videos, Vortex. They always really get the gears in my head turning. Great job as always.

[@guidofedeli851]

one thing I'll never forget about your videos is that how they're straight and to the point. there's very little filler and salutations and all that crap. plus your voice is fantastic. and about that, the one thing I kinda dislike is that sometimes the music is too loud and covers your voice.

[@mosseloo769]

Theories like this are the ones that make you question every little and seemingly-unimportant detail in a Zelda game.

[@blackwatchpilot5329]

These theories are so incredibly fleshed despite revolving in such a cryptic franchise that does its best not to explain a ton of backstory. Good job and another good video, eagle eye.

[@giatsu4229]

That was fantastic :D i really love your theories, which sometimes are also scary eye openers xcx i never thought about it that guru guru just played on without maybe hearing what he played

[@jfb112697]

Lilly's Song of Storms arrangement is one of my favorites

[@baphnie]

How can anyone Dislike this quality and depth of theory crafting?

[@imgreasy3684]

+baphnie The Odium Society... a community of internet anarchists seeking out videos at the random and disliking even the most well crafted videos. My grand theory.

[@TheWhiteFoxTruth]

That was awesome! Loved every second. I particularly loved how you pointed to the fact that Link's masks are the energy of the living (himself) and the energy of the mask. That....explains a lot. Keep it up!

[@gabrielwalton4097]

I always look forward to your theories, they are great! keep up the good work!! :D

[@CeciliaCessseeezyCornejo]

Yay more theories !!! I been waiting ☺️☺️☺️

[@linkherooftime5864]

Cecilia Cornejo me2!

[@Roger-ob2ft]

DUmbass

[@CeciliaCessseeezyCornejo]

why are you commenting rude things on all my stuff ..?

[@makiroll218]

Because they think they are cool/ hardcore hiding behind a computer screen and keyboard. They have nothing better to do so they are mean to others. Don't let stupid comments get to you!! You can report them. I hate when I see rude comments on here so I'll be reporting them. :)

[@CeciliaCessseeezyCornejo]

Erin Phoenix i appreciate that ... this person out of nowhere subscribed to me but then started commenting my own personal videos calling me a bitch and telling me to get rid of a sweater i was wearing and then had the nerve to ask me a normal question as if they weren't just being rude to me ??? ugh =_=

[@czarsquid855]

These videos always make me think of stuff I've never considered. This is definitely one of your better videos.

[@naos8116]

I love your videos. I wish you weren't so busy and could upload videos more often. I saw this so late. Great video! Love your voice, don't know why, just do!

[@TheDarkLordLink]

Your theories are so intriguing! Thank you for sharing, it's fueled my muse!

[@ZayaMillis]

These videos of yours are my FAVORITE on youtube! please... never stop making them

[@jobethworkman2832]

You, VortexxyGaming, are by far my favorite Zelda theorist. Love your well fleshed out theories and your voice. Very interesting and very good job on this video and all your others! And the background music is so beautiful and well chosen.

[@williambart3141]

I'm just reiterating, but wow, you always do such a great job on your videos and really polish them up. Keep up the great work and know that I'm watching your content. :)

[@sargentreflux7815]

Vortex theory game strong. Much enjoyed and can't wait to hear more in the future :D

[@Shwartzie007]

your theories and your accent are awesome and I hope to hear both for a long time.

[@nickyboi4237]

We miss you Vortex....Thank you for making such great videos for us to enjoy.

[@Powerjoy64]

I see that you used The Southern Shrine theme that was remastered by Jeremiah Sun (A.K.A. The Second Narrator) Also I love your videos that you make *****

[@VortexxyGaming]

Power-Joy64 I love Link's Awakening songs, and the remade tracks are just...so good!

[@Powerjoy64]

***** I love them too!

[@butlerkitty]

So happy to see one of your videos! I love your theories!!

[@ThePoliwrath]

Thank you for making these videos. I'm a skeptic at heart, but I just love these.

[@5wombnuggets531]

After finding you and your theories, it's hard for me to watch any other person's theory videos. You pick the greatest BGM and love all your theories. They're so in-depth and very...awesome, for lack of a better word!

[@meditautomatic]

Another epic video Vortex! Haha getting all this knowledge narrated by your cool voice is always fun to watch! Looking forward to the next few!

[@Timuii]

I hope you know you're very good at what you do. Your videos are great and very interesting! Keep up the amazing work!

[@donatellorafael1204]

Very interesting and well-built theories here. It's chilling to think that only the musical contributions of the Composer Bros. keep Kakariko's darkest spirits at bay.

[@awesomeerr8765]

your voice is so calming. peaceful and lovely lol :)

[@crieps3301]

i'm always excited when I see you have uploaded a new video. Nice work

[@colepeerce6903]

Great video as always! Very Intriguing theory.

[@Undr]

Two videos. So close together. We're getting spoiled here.

[@VortexxyGaming]

UndrGround Gaming I'm not sure if 3 weeks in between can be considered close :P but with my snail pace, I guess it is!

[@Undr]

I suppose, but your videos tend to be 95% fresh content. When someone watches these vids they don't come away thinking, "well I already knew most of that". Instead that new knowledge remains relevant in their heads so when the next video pops up just a few weeks later it feels like a constant stream of information. At least that's what I've gathered from my time as a content creator.

[@kaciphillips5687]

+UndrGround Gaming I was thinking the same thing! I am delighted. Especially because she puts so much work into the videos

[@aqwial8098]

***** I don't mind waiting u make great vids that are worth the wait. I have yet to see a vid made by u that I didn't love

[@MelKokiri]

Wow this is incredibly interesting. I had no idea!!!

[@BlitzenFuhrer]

The stuff about the well is a really good point. I always wondered why the song of storms should drain the well - if anything, shouldn't it keep the well filled with water, or even overflow, rather than drain it?

[@derrickkeeton3113]

I thought I was obsessed with Zelda! Love your videos Vortex!

[@NeoAnnubis]

Another good theory :D Planning on using a few of yours in my D&D Zelda campaign

[@sambony94]

I'm glad ZeldaInformer posted a link to this video. I'm always up for an interesting Zelda theory, and after watching a few of yours, I have to say that they seem to be quite sensible, more so than most of the theories I've seen. Just a bonus that you have a sort of voice that is easy to listen to. Ever thought about branching off into other sorts of story-telling than just Zelda theories?

[@ThirdEyeArtisan]

Her voice gives me life 😩😩

[@imgreasy3684]

You're voice is so soothing... Sorry if that sounds a bit creepy.

[@GamezRHard]

Plays sun song, moon orbits planet at ridiculous speeds. Hyrule crushed by gravitational pull. Thus the Space Link vs Xenomorph Ganon time line is born.

[@minojeppez]

just a tip for a new video: imo many things in M'sM show how termina may be a fictional place based on link's subconcious and the whole story is like a journey inside it.

[@silverkyre]

Just a tip, of course you can still do the vid. But in one of the interviews for MM3D it was stated that MM wasn't a dream or any illusion and that it actually happened.

[@minojeppez]

Amelle Kyre alright, my bad. it made much more sense to me as a distorted reality. that makes it even a weirder game to me lol.

[@VortexxyGaming]

Alessandro Favale My next video is about Termina, the grief theory and whether it´s a real place or not :)

[@minojeppez]

+VortexxyGaming thank you, looking forward to it! hope you could make it clearer lol

[@C1iffordd]

i love watching your theory's, mostly because i like your voice cx but it really makes me think especially cause the legend of zelda franchise is my favorite

[@TommyJess3]

Love your videos... and your accent sounds super cute!

[@ianpv104]

Have you ever thought of doing zelda countdown videos? Like your favorite dungeons/bosses/music whatever?

[@Lucernare]

Guru Guru must then fulfill a similar rôle to Saria with respect to the Shadow Temple, or the Well.

[@SNMG7664]

for once i have nothing at all to dispute! i really like this video!

[@VortexxyGaming]

SuperNeonManGuy Awesome to hear!

[@linkheroofhyrule9364]

Interesting fact about the Deku mask spirit in Majoras Mask, though not exactly confirmed but the Deku mask is said to contain the soul of the Deku butler's son since two of the three masks act as a item from which part of the soul of the deceased linger. It also explains why the Elegy of Emptiness creates a Deku child, implying that maybe, just maybe, the Deku butler's son left the Deku palace after being coaxed, tricked or bullied most likely by the Skull Kid, and then murdered by him in the caverns underneath the Clock Tower. The Deku butler points out that Link looks eerie similar to his son whom he used to race and even states that he does not know why his son left. Also at the end credits, there is a scene where the Deku butler is weeping in front of the remains of the petrified Deku underneath Clock Town, further proving this theory correct. You should definitely cover this topic in one of your future videos.

[@linkheroofhyrule9364]

@Michael Mendez Oh shit for real?! Fuck me i had no idea.

[@Chaos89P]

I'm still somewhat convinced that the Song of Storms is still a background track in the windmill, partially because you only hear it when you enter the windmill.

[@Neutrino02]

Another awesome video. Keep up the great work.

[@Fullbatteri]

All this time, and I didn't knew I could talk to those ghost's! D: This games never cease to amaze me.

[@JoeyKrack101]

Love your vids. Hopefully more to come soon!

[@HylianTicipated]

I love your work, but the music for the first half of this video was not only loud, but good, and made it difficult to listen to what you're saying at the same time. ;)

[@isaac3000]

+Hylian Ticipated Cool Name ;-)

[@HylianTicipated]

isaac3002 cool game ;)

[@isaac3000]

Hylian Ticipated I agree XD

[@HylianTicipated]

isaac3002 Do you play Smash Bros, and is he one character you want in?

[@isaac3000]

Hylian Ticipated I have played Brawl, I still need to buy the Wii U game though...and If you mean Isaac, yes I want him in!!

[@GaiaLegend]

Vortexxy, I have a question for a future video category: Could you make animal/monsters myth video's of The Legend of Zelda universe?. I have so many references for Volvagia, the OoT N64 game but I wonder what you think. Thank you.

[@Ninjaananas]

If only.

[@imthatsauce]

Hey vortexxy, been watching all your theories and love them. Youve done a great job keep them coming. I was also wondering about the fairiers in ocarina of time and majoras mask, and if there is anything significant to their names. Like in ocarina navi is short for navigate. Also in majoras your fairy is tatl who gets split from tael, but if you put the fairies together you get tatltael or rather tattle-tail.

[@jonathanpollock8916]

its a great to have the statements made that players who are really into the game already know :) good advertisement about good games. :)

[@harryunderwood8535]

Vaati would be a good example of how destroying an evil entity would be more effective than simply sealing it away. Credit to the Sheikah for trying to seal all the darkness, but I disagree with them on this.

[@cassiopupin3412]

great video! keep up with the good work

[@kaciphillips5687]

huh, I didn't know about burning their bandages... I've gotta try that on my currently play through! I'm about to go to Ikana Canyon

[@joeydivision1332]

Did you just fix the weird time travel loophole in OoT? It's not that Guru-Guru learned the song from Link, it's that he reconstructed something he already knew by trying to play what Link played. Time travel stuff hurts my head and makes me want to get a dry erase board.

[@portaltaker]

I love your videos so much!!!! They're so professional +VortexxyGaming

[@dianabuttercup2818]

Also no one has talked or mentioned why the Poe Brothers Sharp and Flat in Ikana canyon? What ties do they have to Ikana?

[@awesomeassasinkid]

Gotta love them Zelda theorys!

[@shajuanjohnson5966]

I subscribed 1. Because you are a female gamer there's not a lot of us around and 2. your theories always sound plausible which means you do actual research. 👏👏👏

[@eksmad]

I love Half-Life 2 and I love when you say "unforseen consequences".

[@HopelessHermit]

Interesting. That would definitely explain the song of storms never ending in the windmill. How the hell do you get all that dialogue with Pamela/her father? All I got was playing song of healing for him, him hugging her, and that's it.

[@VortexxyGaming]

You can go back in the house after healing him :) depending on the masks you're wearing you can get different responses. Also you can ask about his gibdo and garo posters.

[@Minecraft589]

Please make a theory about the character Ravio in "a Link between worlds" and why he has the majoras mask! You see, since Ravio can travel between worlds like Link can, that means he have to love the sky. So since he loves the sky so much, that means he can see everything, which makes it alot easier for him to steal the majoras mask from his brother's grandma (later on becomes Ganondorf). And somehow his brotherforced Ganondorf to put the mask on Ravio. Some years pass and Ravio now IS... the moon... in... majors mask... Might not be the brightest theory out there, but it's something! Hope you can make a theory that's a little better than mine :D

[@Reconson]

song of storms is litterally my favorite song in zelda

[@imgreasy3684]

+x Reconson x Mine is the Song of Healing, naturally.

[@Vincenzzo111]

Rip 😞

[@Kabbaway]

💙

[@BigHo3Swayz3]

Lol finally a proper ending xD ur getting better at this and the theory was dope thanks

[@randomt800kiddo2]

yep, her older videos definitely ended more abruptly, but too bad she can't improve anymore due to a car accident she died in a couple years back

[@BigHo3Swayz3]

wait .... wat ??... r u serious 🥺 that's horrible dude ... rip tho

[@randomt800kiddo2]

@@BigHo3Swayz3 youtube.fandom.com/wiki/VortexxyGaming sadly not, i wish i was joking

[@BigHo3Swayz3]

awww man .. at first I was kinda iffy on her content then she started to perfect her content n showed alot of improvement content wise .. I started rooting for her dude ... rest in heaven 😟

[@cindyzachielrivera373]

Once again an awesome theory :3

[@buciallstar]

Maybe it's because I'm tired and it's late, but i didn't understand what you wanted to tell me with this video. I need to re-watch it another time...

[@ECxPassion]

most Zelda games take music really important almost like an item (bow and arrow,bombachu..) Seem interesting to me and almost all of them have strong magical abilities.

[@dianabuttercup2818]

Aside from the Gibdo curse I've always been wondering why are the Gibdo wrapped in bandages and mummified?

[@MercysNo.1]

No Light can penetrate through me.

[@azariasthelast]

I've always wondered? Why can't you warp to other locations from the windmill?

[@omnicide213]

always making good content

[@xRaTeDBuNNy]

Not sure if you know or not, but before the happy mask salesman disappears his face becomes a mask.....I believe that he is the devil collecting unfortunate souls and keeping some as masks to wear as a disguise.

[@Bad616]

All this time and i never knew you could burn the bandages off a Gibdo in MM lol

[@rubymint7736]

my favorite zelda theory of all

[@kevinm.gonzalezd.1168]

The Shadow Temple is the ULTIMATE evil place in Zelda history!

[@MaverickPhoenixGamingYT]

Now I really want to play either OOT of MM

[@jenb7780]

It would be interesting if you did a video on Hilda from A Link Between Worlds... I feel like she might be related to Midna somehow.... now that's a theory to think about :)

[@linkganonslayer000]

Do Woodfall Temple and Earth Temple(Skyward Sword)

[@VortexxyGaming]

I'm going to do woodfall once my 3ds is modded :)