The soundtrack of Ocarina of Time, but it's a prog rock concept album

[@drpez12]

If you enjoyed the video, give a listen to Marc's album _Children of Yevon_ - same concept but applied to Final Fantasy X: kzbin.info/aero/PLIubPTwbzCSbZDkb1XxGrj7ivMIdXbHyj It's easily one of the best tributes to a video game soundtrack out there and yet the algo hasn't picked up on that, so it remains criminally under-viewed. Let's show it some love!

[@claudioleon9023]

Is there any chance to hear this on Spotify??

[@drpez12]

We would love to put it on streaming services (and I'm sure Marc would love to do the same for Children of Yevon), however the pricing structure for licensing a medley of cover tunes makes it impractical (the more songs, the higher the fees, so something like this would actually end up costing us per stream). For those who would prefer to listen to it off of KZbin, there's a link in the description to download it as an mp3 (or lossless FLAC if you're into that) :)

[@claudioleon9023]

@@drpez12 i see... Thank u so much for your answer. And thank u for creating such a Master piece like this.

[@Leonzannanera]

Yeah you, Marc and all the people involved in these projects keep pushing out incredible pieces one after the other

[@rakino4418]

Children of Yevon is a massive achievement.

[@Stanzafly]

This is what playing the game felt like as a kid.

[@Stanzafly]

Also I just wanna say that the pacing of this as an album is incredible. I was completely captivated.

[@Stanzafly]

I'm not crying, you're crying

[@nicolaslafond24]

Never have i ever read something si accurate!

[@pellaeon1877]

This is what it still feels like today.

[@tr3vk4m]

Playing a game felt like watching a video of an interpretation of the soundtrack to that game being played on KZbin? Interesting....

[@amilisom]

The people who disliked this were probably just disappointed it wasn't a 2-disc album lasting two and a half hours.

[@ColossusBall]

I remain disappointed, as I wait for the limited edition 4-disk Vinyl Only release.

[@alexandrezago885]

that or people who had never heard about Zelda before.

[@luksfarris]

@@alexandrezago885 there are no such people

[@donpantunfla3557]

@@ColossusBall r/vinyljerk

[@macgraal7150]

There are hardly any dislikes in comparison to the likes.

[@rubixtheslime]

"Oh! Oh-oh! C'mon! Come on! Come on! Come on! HOT!! What a hot beat! WHOOOOAH! YEEEAH! YAHOOO!! Heeey!! What a nice tune!" Now I know what Darunia felt like

[@tommysuhlami6241]

This comment almost brought a tear to my eye. That part was so amusing to me as a kid. OH! OH! HOT BEAT!

[@bigbrownhouse6999]

The icing on the cake is that I listened to it all the way through and there were no ads.

[@SpirosAbatis]

People: I feel so empty, what am I missing in my life? KZbin: The soundtrack of Ocarina of Time, but it's a prog rock concept album

[@noc9472]

You are missing Jesus, he is the only water that if you drink it, you will never need more, the only one who can fullfill. John 3 16

[@trashcatlinol]

@@noc9472 ...but Jesus couldn't even play guitar. Kinda think history would have remembered a cool fact like that. I certainly think KZbin got it right here.

[@SauceMeGud]

@@noc9472 If that works for you, well, good for you. I hope you enjoy your life and find it fulfilling. But religion isn't for everyone, friend. If you've only ever been a believer, it can be hard to think outside of the notion that your way is _the_ one and only correct way. I remember what it was like. I understand that you fully believe you are doing something to help us, and I promise you, the sentiment is appreciated. But please, don't go putting your religion where it wasn't asked for. Unsolicited proselytizing isn't doing anyone any favours. If people are curious, trust that they will ask. Let your religion speak for itself. Those who are interested will find it. They don't need to be hounded as though by a desperate door-to-door salesman.

[@carloseduardodiasprado5000]

hyper sure, sure hyper

[@SpirosAbatis]

@@noc9472 Maestro Jesús is in my heart, but there's room in my soul for all good deities & deeds to co-exist. Lo mejor religión es un buen corazón amor.

[@rabbidluigi]

Maybe the best thing that the algorithm has ever recommended to me.

[@gabriellazaro5732]

Yes

[@LP-tf7cy]

Woah! Long time no see. I used to love your videos when I was younger.

[@lucielm]

Agreed. I mean this whole album is bitchin'!

[@GerryG91100]

right!!

[@Xlayerful]

I agree. It must have seen my dream theater playlist and my video game obsession

[@helko1]

KZbin recommendation recommending me prog rock Zelda? Don't mind if I fucking do!

[@xXRazorbacksXx]

Seriously! I'm irked it took 4 years for me to come across this.

[@thillsification]

Best fucking comment

[@Azubi_Meatball4349]

I see KZbin’s trying to get all of us Zelda fanboys in one place

[@umageddon]

“Dont mind if i fucking do”🙄

[@NOMED2gamers1podcast]

Right!

[@aidanryanmusic1537]

Hey I know this is six years old, sorry I’m late to the party, but just wanted to let you know I work at GameStop and we’ve been playing this album in the store nonstop all day, fantastic job man!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Wow now that is awesome !! Thanks a lot 🙏

[@LittleListy21]

Dang, your store lets you do that? my DM and RM would yell at me everytime they caught me doing it, even when I was SL and explained to them the numerous times I made sales specifically because people enjoyed the OST they heard while I was ringing them out or answering their questions, and upsold them based on the conversation that ensued about VGM. Wild how things have changed

[@yungkaleido]

@@LittleListy21 yell at you? Come on… but that is ridiculous. It’s a game store, you should be able to play vgm

[@LittleListy21]

@@yungkaleido gamestop management and logical decision making were not a strong pairing when i was there (late 2017 to early 2020ish, ga to SL)

[@HyruletheCheetah]

I would go to that gamestop all the time of it had this playing

[@ratslayer279]

This is criminally underviewed

[@IAMUNDEREIGHTEENYO]

100% agree. I don't know how it doesn't have millions of views already

[@rinku3332]

Ain't all prog rock

[@jandarfett5611]

I would not hold your breath for anything of this caliber or length any time soon It took 3 years to make and that was mostly composition and arrangement. Sending hundreds of demos back and forth between the collaborators.

[@galfriday4581]

Most great Art is…

[@tristan2116]

This was a fucking musical. I feel like I should have paid for this.

[@S3lvah]

They do have donations for lossless audio available, if anybody's so inclined.

[@iwontliveinfear]

And better than The Sound of Music.

[@linkyloo1370]

Literally

[@kfafss]

Saaaaame

[@ishikawa8730]

has to be played at my funeral.....just WOW!

[@jordy48]

Six Degrees of Inner Hyrule Kingdom

[@elodin3493]

Instantly looking for this comment :D

[@somnambulist83]

that About To Crash energy hits hard when it comes along

[@michaelhalyk4463]

This belongs in the internet hall of fame. The attention to detail in this is absolutely incredible...

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@splitpierre]

i was thinking the same. like, yt recommended, lets go, mid-way through im like, wait a sec, who the hell is this guy. from the metronome to the editing, this is on point. Thanks for incredible work, new sub here

[@cantbeseriousfr]

@@Marc_Papeghin Congratulations to all you guys who probably worked like hell to put it together. This was beyond epic. The energy throughout the whole video was perfect. 👍

[@schkoopdawhoop7885]

KZbin - “Hey kid. Want me to recommend some pure magic?”

[@Sonny2299]

Purple s gang for life!

[@Romess1]

"Hey kid, come check out what I've got in the back of my van." - gets shown this and instantly becomes a metalhead

[@Medlek]

_Hey kid... I've got the magic stuff_

[@HyruletheCheetah]

Yes please

[@KommAndR]

Bro, fr

[@drpez12]

Welcome to the influx of new visitors directed here by the KZbin algorithm! It seems that after 3 years, this video is finally getting recommended to the right audience :) While you're here, be sure to check out mine and Marc's channel for more prog-inspired VGM arrangements! Enjoy!

[@IronKnuckleKO]

It actually just recommended it to me! Amazing work!

[@fhilliso8538]

14 minutes ago, how many people are seeing this out of nowhere? excellent production btw

[@alexjones3035]

Here from a recommendation from someone else, not the algorithm, but they probably found out from it. Fantastic job, this is awesome! :)

[@ZenataUSA]

Good job algorithm. Finally some relevant content

[@MrRandomIX]

Gotta love the franchise's 35th anniversary driving the algorithm crazy. Great work!

[@MauroDS]

"Hyrulenopolis pt3 : scenes from a masterpiece"

[@Jam_Gordon]

I appreciate this reference.

[@パイピーナット]

Dream theater reference nice

[@tntmage7-250]

Very nice.

[@Necromicon29]

*Insert Cap. Meme* -I understood that reference.

[@sleepdeep305]

Honestly though. Sometimes it just straight up rips off Metropolis pt 2

[@jbrady157]

You did it man. Live the rest of your life in peace.

[@Romess1]

This isn't just a HD cover of an existing sheet of music. This is a completely original prog mini album inspired by OoT. Koji's arrangements are legendary and this music just finds the perfect balance of reinventing that and harmonizing it into the world of prog. I'm only sorry I just found out about it today.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !

[@mewmew5143]

In prog is just a Song, not an album 👍👍

[@pkempf11]

It somehow feels wrong that I'm getting to listen to this for free. Holy cow.

[@erickramirez8428]

Freedom's free bro

[@duncanedgin9433]

Technically you are paying with your time and attention, as well as you pay for the device and internet as well. Nothing is free my friend in a capitalist world.

[@nickysantoro314]

The only thing I'm mad about is that it took the algorithm 4 years to recommend this to me. This is the type of content that should be front and center on the platform. Absolutely magical composition and ode to one of the best video game sound tracks of all time. Absolutely top notch, 10 out of 10, amazing work.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks 🙏

[@JordanFrgsn]

This was released four years ago and I'm just now seeing it?!

[@Link-ji7kx]

Preach

[@nickysantoro314]

@@Marc_Papeghin Thank YOU! Absolutely incredible!

[@stutterz7008]

Same...

[@andjohn]

Donated. Might be close to my favourite album of all time.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much !

[@dnjm4969]

Came for the prog rock. Left with a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and the existence of truth.

[@slicehyperfunk]

I mean, so you came here for the prog then?

[@mattpatrick]

Sorry I’m 3 years late. This was fucking epic!

[@that1ne_guy]

It is

[@shivur5073]

You and me both brother

[@silver47official]

@@shivur5073 Hulk Hogan, is that you?!

[@silver47official]

@@spike24.7 Right What?

[@alexmott507]

I love how extra instruments keep coming out of nowhere I did an auditory double-take around the 20 minute mark like "Is that a _dijeridoo??"_

[@haydanoc8779]

❤️ It’s about then I realised my volume could go higher, I was so happy and so much more deaf

[@ollebo]

For more prog rock with didgeridoo, I wholeheartedly recommend Ayreon - Loser

[@CzolgoszWorkinMan]

I want an army of didgeridoos!

[@jesseb1774]

20:24 ...for science

[@MasterGeekMX]

Welcome to prog rock. we have that everywhere.

[@thehouseofstark]

Dude I know it's been 5 years since you made this masterpiece but I just discovered it, you, and your channel. I'm excited to explore everything else you've made. You're awesome and thank you

[@drpez12]

Thanks! Be sure to check out Marc's work too!

[@floydian_83]

Same. So amazing as a prog fan that I never heard about this before...

[@a-terrible-fate532]

it is a master piece for sure !

[@snikrepak]

Aye, I also just found this, got a kalimba and was learning the song of storms, and this was in the recommend, so hell yeah!

[@thehouseofstark]

@drpez12 I will. Like I make small videos but damn this was a incredible undertaking. To write (modify) music, to record everything video and audio, AND have your boys jump in and do the same, THEN edit everything together with Zelda in the background. It honestly blows my mind. So well done

[@FamilyJules7X]

A game changer for VGM covers.

[@joeq6979]

FamilyJules Couldn't agree more. Very well done.

[@baddreams3850]

Jules does amazing VG covers too

[@amilisom]

A "game" changer, lol

[@Hedonkeviik]

So sick of metal covers

[@elcapitano9384]

@@Hedonkeviik someone should make a reggaeton cover just for you ;)

[@eldingo617]

It’s cool because Koji Is a huge fan of prog and jazz fusion. He’d probably love this

[@TheBfutgreg]

Nobuo Uematsu as well, I know why I love 90s video game scores, it's because I love the music that inspired them like jazz, rock and heavy metal....and the best part is I didn't find those influences until later so it's like I got a double dipping of musical goodness....like for me that meant getting into metal/prog or whatever, but that was as a young teen and now I've learned electric guitar and piano to a lesser extent and it's just been CORE to my musical identity and I love it so much

[@IzunaSlap]

@@TheBfutgreg AND Hiroki Kikuta, who did the Secret of Mana and Trials of Mana soundtracks. He loves Yes, Allan Holdsworth, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Mike Oldfield, and he said that Emerson, Lake and Palmer got him into music.

[@laurenlewis4189]

I went into this expecting a cutesy walk down memory lane that mirrored countless other VG medleys I've heard before: the same songs, except with different instrumentation, combined in a way that flows, or with simple transitions. Nothing wrong with that style, just not as much of a challenge as creating original music that still appeases that part of our brain that prefers the familiar. Instead what I got is an unique suite that flows and sounds like a concept album from the type of bands I've been listening to since I started discovering my own tastes. This was the perfect blend of familiar passages with (seemingly) original sections, all done with the instrumentation of a large band, and strung together in a way that not only flowed perfectly, but created an entirely new musical narrative. Someone once said that the greatest adaptation is the one that makes you experience the work for the first time again, and this album does that.

[@skage1491]

Couldn't have said it better

[@carlosbraga9381]

Shit exactly

[@thor1829]

I think it works particularly well since OOT's soundtrack is extremely well-suited to prog-rock arrangement. IIRC, Koji Kondo (but also other legends such as Nobuo Uematsu and Tim Follin) were heavily inspired by prog-rock in their heydays.

[@nickleonard8936]

@@skage1491 same

[@HyruletheCheetah]

People who have never played Zelda or even heard of it I feel so sorry for. It's truely an amazing experience playing it for the first time. You never forget it.

[@MartinScoresEZ]

Who else got chills when Song of Storms kicked in? This is wildly impressive from back to front.

[@smashclay]

I just sent this video to my sister and told her the same thing :)

[@jackhanson508]

I didn't even recognize it until I checked what song I was on!! It was so amazingly composed!

[@Zetaku3]

I got chills for 30 min straight LOL

[@jonathandobey4093]

Oh hell yes. The only one I didn’t like is the Song of Time. The change in timing ruined it for me. The rest is amazing.

[@jonathankilgallon1480]

The opening is very reminiscent of Pink Floyd's "One of These Days" - one of my favourites!

[@HonestTries]

Can't believe Ganondorf made so many accounts to dislike this.

[@devindoran67]

Lmfao

[@innocentbystander7397]

What a Ganondoofus.

[@whoppakoppa4301]

well 200 is not that much for the king of determination and resurrection

[@HonestTries]

@@whoppakoppa4301 True, but it was 183 at the time. His power is growing! Albeit, very slowly.

[@allighast9714]

You think ganan just rails out princess zelda while link fights through hell to "rescue her" till the next game? That's gross

[@UncleRed]

It's not about the ending, but the journey here. Perhaps it was all the algorithm's plan. But I'm glad we made it. I'm glad we were able to experience this.

[@DeepestShadow]

This poor man had to wait 3 years for the algorithm to recommend his masterpiece.

[@gnarly-o6l]

@@DeepestShadow at least we’re seeing it now

[@juliocesar2853]

is dr pez chilean?

[@surfbro16]

Look at us, hey, look at us. Who would've thought? Not me.

[@antoniocapo5673]

I can feel Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Rush and many other prog monsters in this video. I hear One of those Days, Echoes, Through her Eyes and other majestic compositions in here. Great job, man.

[@Whiteythereaper]

The back to back of One of These Days/Song of Storms into Through Her Eyes/Zelda's Lullaby is crazy

[@ArayCore]

Everyone: "Song of Storms can't get any better!" Dr. Pez: "Hold my beer..."

[@Hokies4evr]

Should have given a hat-tip to Roger Waters and Pink Floyd for the "One of These Days" bassline... :)

[@connorauvil5423]

@@Hokies4evr Definitely taking inspiration from that song. Bass line and the slide guitar.

[@LordBluFire]

this is it chief!

[@Seabas989]

@@Hokies4evr Exactly. A nice homage.

[@Joschu123]

@@Hokies4evr i literally went to the comments just to make sure that other people made that observation!!

[@thomasj.9686]

Best thing about this video is there's no overplaying. A prog concept cover with godly restraint, damn! If only more musicians played as economically in their covers, the world would be a better place.

[@tylerreed610]

I mean I wouldn't call busting out a goddamn didgeridoo godlike restraint, but I get where you're coming from lmao

[@IkenFister]

Well catchy music gets super boring after a while. Its the same shit all the time.

[@evanho4538]

@@tylerreed610 lol, I think he might be referring to the limited use of throwing in random over the top solos and drum fills just to show off I suppose... like overall the concept album stays true to the original phrasing’s and feel of the OST to ocarina. But you’re also not wrong 😂

[@mattmandg6524]

I think that's the difference between him doing an actual prog ROCK cover and not just noodly prog metal.

[@tylerreed610]

@@evanho4538 yeah, more of playing to the music rather than the musicians

[@squiddy813]

I CANNOT believe that it took me 5 years to find this absolute masterpiece of music, KZbin how dare you not put this in every single recommended section, this is absolutely gorgeous

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks 🙂

[@CynHicks]

For real! I saw the date and got a little angry that it took this long.

[@robertthegreek]

I came to post the same exact thing.

[@RWhittleHFX]

Ditto here this is insane. 💥goes the mind.

[@michaellessard8950]

I'm a fan of Ocarina of Time and I can't remember how many covers I've heard on KZbin and I don't understand why I discover this masterpiece only now ahahah

[@GygaxxGrows]

7 years later and did not disappoint

[@awakenthedrummer6452]

I feel wronged by the algorithm for it taking this long for this video to find me. Incredible work. Favorite section was the navi theme with the odd times

[@carl0zraul]

It really was just a few days ago that this video's ticket got chosen lol

[@tcasoccer13]

I was chosen today to be blessed with this video. Glad to finally make it in this elite crowd.

[@benallender9463]

Did anyone else hear the "HELLO?!" in your head when its doing the fly around thing?

[@IronPineapple]

This is something really special, wow. I can see myself listening to this all the time.

[@getfrisky7947]

Checking in three years later, you still here bruh?

[@sirmittensquire2604]

Can't believe we both stumbled onto this so close together

[@FitzOnlyMe]

Holla! 🤣 30 seconds in and I'm already loving it.

[@Azubi_Meatball4349]

Agreed, probably won’t happen tho. I have terrible memory

[@Narak854]

PINEAPPLE

[@judesims3408]

This is an astonishing piece of prog--I can draw parallels from like three different decades. This is both an excellent homage to LoZ and the legacy of progressive music. 11/10, would highly recommend.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@tomshotdogs6645]

moar like 15/16 amirite?

[@joyfulman40]

@@tomshotdogs6645 lol music jooookes

[@gizzardgizzard3583]

check out king gizzard & the lizard wizard for some gr8 modern prog :) (specifically their album polygondwanaland)

[@MrPloopy83]

Wow that's probably the best 30min video ive ever been recommended randomly by KZbin !! Awesome work and such an insane nostalgia prog combo !!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Many thanks 🙏

[@TheHunter2]

I can hear Pink Floyd, Haken, Dream Theater, Genesis etc influences all over. This is brilliant. One of the best things I found on youtube in recent times

[@tobi1314]

Don't forget Magma!

[@CreativityCurve]

He's wearing a Haken shirt in the video as well. Very classy!

[@rosalyna5004]

Exactly!!!! 😍

[@vertoviaflaneuse]

I thought of Tool too!

[@graceh1967]

I'm a middle-aged woman who grew up with Prog Rock and whose daughter grew up with Zelda. This is a treasure. THANK YOU!!!

[@Bonsaipop]

This is next level musical proficiency.

[@Bruh-ev4pl]

Yo hype seeing bonsai pop here. Love the content of both this channel and y'alls!

[@cinderling5472]

Of course you guys have awesome musical taste 💕

[@zeushi]

Sweet, bonsai pop is here, Sup fam!

[@corylcreates]

I love the editing! Just a nice cherry on top of some excellent music

[@JJ_5289]

I was blown away by this guy the first time I heard this

[@mundodubladoptbr]

So... that's prog rock... what a way to be introduced to a brand new music style... thank you for this amazing experience!

[@BardianAngel]

Oh you have so much good music ahead of you

[@Henrykrinkle5]

I think In the Court of the Crimson King would be a great starting place. It was my starting prog album and is still my favorite album ever

[@Keima_Katsuragi.]

Yeah, now I can listen to Zelda music without disgust or boredom

[@bungersinyourarea]

​​@@Henrykrinkle5or something like The Mountain by Haken since it clearly had some inspiration here. King Crimson is the end all for prog rock though as a genre

[@shredfix1993]

​@@Henrykrinkle5are you sure they're ready to enter the court of the crimson king!?!!!!!!

[@rhysfriesen]

I love how the first half is mostly from child Link parts and focuses on 70s/80s prog and jazz and after the Echoes/Shadow Temple bridge as adult Link it transitions into heavier 90s/modern prog rock and metal. I'm on my 10th or so listening and still finding new layers and musical references (is that Protest the Hero I hear?). Fucking genius!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks man ! You're one of the first to mention Protest the Hero, I am indeed a huge fan (Fortress being one of my all-time favorites !)

[@rhysfriesen]

@@Marc_Papeghin I always check in on Protest the Hero but it hasn't fully clicked since Fortress. That album was a wondrous blend of musical technicality and adventure melody.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@rhysfriesen Same for me ! Fortress is absolute perfection

[@rhysfriesen]

@@Marc_Papeghin any chance that a Majoras Mask sequel album is in the cards? That mask salesman giggle at the end of this is way too tantalizing :)

[@braaaaaains]

Damn, it's crazy how YT just let us all sleep on this for 3.5 years. This is banging.

[@Daniel_VII]

The people who disliked this video were the ones who couldn’t beat the Water Temple.

[@SplendidFellow]

The key they are missing is hiding in the center column of the temple under the raising platform

[@theicedevil]

As a kid, I completed this game with ease. More then 30 years later and I think I will struggle playing this game. I don't know what happens, but games seem to get harder the older you get.

[@zeejay4458]

@@theicedevilCause we overthink everything as adults! Can proudly say i beat this for the 1st time as an ADULT last year without a guide!

[@holahagocovers]

@@zeejay4458 this is the the first puzzle game i had to use guide in 2 or 3 parts. Shame on me

[@WinterKnight95]

I honestly used the guides too much as a kid. If I go back and play again now ill do it legit.

[@citizenthilo]

This is incredible. I don't think people are talking about the video editing enough. So much talent in this production

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! 🙏

[@SpaceDyeDream]

In an ocean of generic rock, metal and jazz covers of videogame music, this stands out as the most creative and thoughtful of any I've ever heard. Dream Theater or King Crimson couldn't have come up with a better version of this. Just... fantastic

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@FlorianFlorian573]

This felt very distinct from the prog gods like yes or kc, which is very impressive

[@marcospina162]

I feel this was more like in the Genesis or Marillion style

[@SnackPackGames]

Aww you beat me to it. First thing I heard was Dream Theater

[@Hippywetfoot]

​@@marcospina162 very Transatlantic also

[@MiggyStyx]

That Fairy Navi section sounded like it was taken straight off of a Yes album. That bass line just screamed Chris Squire. Holy shit.

[@Paxseko]

I said the same thing for that improv leading up to Song of Storms, too. Dang, I didn't know he could be imitated THAT WELL.

[@Donjonneau]

Yeah, but not that much. But I think in term of awesomeness, the Fairy Navi section has my respect. It's just don't help me to like it enough when I feel too much the Math-Metal genre instead of the Prog-Rock I was looking for. People's ears are bad when comes to distinguish genres. And I think that if 70's-80's version of Yes band did an album on TLOZ: OOT, it would sound so much better than this... But wait: Gentle Giant would troll all of them! XDXDXD

[@georgejones5019]

I was getting Liquid Tension Experiment.

[@KurodaKyousuke]

I'm totally blown away. The musicianship here is top notch as well as the presentation, and you managed to make this an epic, sprawling, progressive rock masterpiece while still retaining the spirit of Ocarina of Time. I always felt that the great game composers like Koji Kondo and Nobuo Uematsu must have been influenced by the great classic rock and prog bands (Pink Floyd, Yes, King Crimson, Genesis, etc.) and always thought that you could hear Echoes (pun intended) of that sound in many different game pieces. To hear these great compositions played in this style so well is just mind blowing, and something I have always wanted to hear. Amazing job! I hope more people do this with other great game soundtracks! Long live these classic games, and long live prog rock!

[@anprettycoolguy]

absolutely, absolutely agree 100%

[@NathanDean]

💯💯💯💯

[@fazz010s]

I read somewhere that Kirby's music was heavily inspired by ELP, and personally I always thought you could clearly hear some Tarkus in it.

[@Selrisitai]

To me, they always sounded influenced by classical music, plus various cultural musics throughout the world.

[@planet_p1ss_69]

And some Ryuichi Sakamoto and YMO

[@nicolaskramer635]

MASTERPIECE

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you 🙏

[@halfalligator6518]

this is so nerdy, and so prog. Prog is supposed to be like that.

[@souvennir9751]

It's a crime that this isn't on Spotify.

[@kuroaks]

ocarina of crime

[@TomA-pw7rv]

@@kuroaks nice

[@JM-ch4mo]

Stuff like this is why I can't make the switch

[@MrRazzio]

i was about to comment the same thing. i need.

[@Immortal_Hunter]

Spotify is a crime.

[@CanadianUnicornDeathSquad]

Why am I just now seeing this in 2021?! It's almost criminal.

[@scorpian221]

Yes

[@TwoHanderVGC]

Try 2024! Losing my mind over it

[@Fuzzy6262]

Third day of 2025 here...

[@stina9670]

I left a comment here like 6 months ago when I first found this video and was completely blown away by how incredible it was-- after relistening countless times since then I just had to come back to donate and thank you guys again for this absolutely amazing work. I went on a road trip with my childhood friend who has loved Zelda and especially OoT her whole life this weekend and I played this in the car for her and she loved it just as much as I thought she would, it was such a joy to witness her reactions (my favorite part was the transition at 7:06-- her jaw literally dropped and she was like DUDE. YOU'RE KIDDING). It was such a wonderful time and such a fun way to reunite with an old friend, so many thanks again for your hard work :)

[@drpez12]

Glad you both got a kick out of this - thanks for sharing!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! 7:06 was an especially fun part to work on :)

[@BeniRoseMusic]

I was afraid this might be labeled "prog" in big giant quotes the way I often see it used these days, but then I saw you had a Haken shirt on and I knew I was in good hands.

[@jcisternas]

I thought that it would be a collection of shitty djent covers, but this shit is so amazing, it’s like he used the style of each great prog rock band for each piece, and it still it sounds so cohesive.

[@kingu4369]

what a masterpiece i hope there will be a majora's mask album one day

[@churricardo1457]

this ^^^!!!

[@chrisfranklin7154]

its your lucky day... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTJlXxsmdxkis0

[@suiciniv14]

Oooohhh gooooood, please

[@brotatochimp]

I feel like there was a hint of that at the end.

[@kingu4369]

@@brotatochimp omgg first time hearing that

[@blacktoad28]

Windmill guy was actually blasting Meddle when he taught you the Song of Storms

[@chufflangs]

Honestly the dude looked like a metal fan all along.

[@maccunningham497]

@@chufflangs nah, the Pink Floyd album Meddle.

[@tomshotdogs6645]

Also while in the Shadow Temple. Seriously though: this whole thing is basically Pink Haken Theater

[@thecoarsegrindpodcast1645]

As a musician, elder statesman geek, and lifelong gamer (got Ocarina for Christmas in college)…DANG did you ABSOLUTELY do this justice. On par with the great reorchestrations of staple soundtracks (ex: Chrono Trigger jazz remake). Perfection.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you very much 🙏

[@rogerfvb]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is what I think about when I say "KZbin's *true* quality content potential". Also, really glad it's not just a bunch of heavily distorted guitars and aggressive drumming simply rehashing the songs we know. I love the variety of all the instruments here and the overall style ended up incredible. The new licks and pieces added feel great. It's in excellent taste. One of the very best video game fan tributes I'll ever see in my lifetime, for sure.

[@dallinrichardson284]

This whole thing slaps, but Song of Storms literally had me convulsing on the floor

[@Raro404]

You should probably see a doctor

[@janek144]

Yeeeeeeeees! That f*cking hook

[@ivanlopez7665]

I was about to comment the same

[@ipetriga90]

We were all waiting for it, and it definitely delivered.

[@BlipSS]

Lol

[@zandder]

The Pink Floyd fan in me freaked out at so many parts of this. LOVE IT

[@famousdraven5443]

Song of Storms is such a wonderful tribute to One of These Days!

[@jaimuzyka3177]

THE SAME WITH ME

[@chaddickhaut140]

Definitely some Floyd, but there's also a little Villa Strangiatto in there too, and more than a little bit of Leftoverture as well.

[@rizkunisnator]

@@famousdraven5443 I thought of Dogs from Animals

[@jons_7402]

The Chamber of the Sages section also makes me think of Rush.

[@bandorthegreen620]

This is literally a masterpiece. The keyboard solo in the Song of Time part is my ringtone.

[@GMan56M]

holy crap Song of Storms gave me chills. This is what KZbin is for... so much talent on display here.

[@yosemiteanemone4714]

Absolutely. I'd love to hear a 20 minute version of that one.

[@oktg91]

check out one of these days by Pink Floyd

[@daStig177]

@@oktg91 Yessss, thought I recognized that bassline from somewhere

[@danbramel4384]

@@oktg91 Literally my first thought when the bassline started, then the slide guitar sealed the deal

[@randomjohn6831]

I’ve waited so long for this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3TJipxta5hnqLc

[@kaponautas]

MAN After listening to this countless times, I REALLY hope they put out a Majora's Mask version to continue it. I'm hungry for more of this!

[@headfullofdreams6083]

I would LOVE that!!

[@lashedsuns4529]

Why hasn't this been done yet? I've only now discovered it 4 years later and already want more..

[@surfrusty12]

This is one of the coolest things I have ever come across on KZbin or anywhere on the internet. I mean truly spectacular. I can’t believe this video is three years old and I’ve never seen it. I am a drummer (who loves prog rock) and my favorite video game of all time is Ocarina of Time. The KZbin algorithm hit the mark on this one (finally) I would never have thought to put that rhythm under the Song of Storms...I love that. And the djenty slapping intro to Battle is just filthy. Not to mention the frantic 5/8 and 7/8 during the Navi theme. Also the ride cymbal/kick drum groove during Song of Time is like butter. Super creative and original all around. I would love to see a part 2 to this of pieces that didn’t make it into this video like Saria’s Song/Lost Woods, Forest Temple, Spirit Temple, Bolero of Fire, and a few others. This is phenomenal.

[@jandarfett5611]

I appreciate your perspective as a drummer. As a fairly casual, mostly competent guitarist, I was completely shocked when I realized that intro was leading into Song of Storms. Jfc. Also, Battle intro, and Battle with the swing break, as a BTBAM fan melted me like butter.

[@Selrisitai]

@@jandarfett5611 You should probably write the full name of a band that you're mentioning on the initial introduction of that band, and only thereafter switch to the acronym or initials; otherwise, people who might want to know but don't know won't know what you're talking about.

[@JerGol]

@@Selrisitai Not a bad point, but anyone watching is--by definition--currently connected to the internet and therefore able to find out in under 5s who that band is. You're still not wrong, but it assumes an astonishing degree of laziness on the part of the hypothetically curious third person.

[@lucyedelstein8025]

What this guy said ^

[@Selrisitai]

@@JerGol It's a matter, in my thinking, of good writing, common courtesy and conversational flow. If someone's genuinely interested, he'll probably Google it, but if someone is only a _little_ interested, he might not, and you may have lost a convert.

[@andjohn]

My kids love this and it's their favorite album and they've never played Ocarina of Time. I keep coming back to this incredible medley. Really good work guys, I'd love another one with windwaker or something.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks a lot ! Very glad you've all been enjoying it 🙂

[@andrewcgs]

7:48 "One of These Days I'm gonna cut you into little pieces!"

[@blackcoffee4903]

plus the keyboards at 8:24

[@gamehedgehog9434]

I love how the song of storms sounds almost purely like pink floyd at first (one of these days from the meddle album)

[@chipdragonborn]

I was about to comment this myself

[@dunkelstevenson4413]

@@chipdragonborn I commented it like a year ago lol

[@chipdragonborn]

@@dunkelstevenson4413 nice

[@ruvkyu]

@@chipdragonborn nobody cares about your stupid ass comment

[@chipdragonborn]

@@ruvkyu cry harder

[@RobinLSL]

I don't know what's more impressive here. The superior quality of the arranging, the understanding and appreciation of the originals, the impressive production on the video, or the fact that this man plays basically all the instruments.

[@Egonzales85]

Gawd damn it Dr Pez, now I have to go replay this again for the 5th time! Hell of a vid man.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thanks 🙏

[@jaylunoc6541]

the amount of times i said "ARE YOU KIDDING ME RIGHT NOW" out loud at this album is off the charts. this is insane.

[@Rylai_xiv]

YUP. pretty much. each time I managed to pick my jaw up off the ground, it just dropped again a second later.

[@TheMagicGinger27]

Bro I almost started crying when the piano kicked in on gerudo Valley. I was already at full mast at that point

[@pixipads]

Am I too late to say the same thing you said? XD this was amazing indeed

[@michaellawson7076]

I've been on KZbin regularly for about 15 years now, and I've only made a handful of comments in that entire time. This video is one of those rare videos that made me want to comment to help you out and it deserves so much more attention. This clearly had a ton of passion and effort behind it. Honestly, a masterpiece.

[@megteg]

👍🏼😍🤗

[@xero99973]

Took the words, literally, right out of my mouth. Agree 1000%

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

I am exactly the same way

[@whorus]

@@xero99973 Same !

[@DerpsGW]

Omg, the Shadow Temple track was absolutely out of this world psychedelic. Incredible.

[@ryanmorley8211]

Bongo Bongo would agree

[@gradyshmalady8284]

This is still the perfect encapsulation of all that is whimsical about Koji Kondo's compositions and what makes prog rock so fun. Just a fantastic blend of talent and creativity. A seriously outstanding add to an already fantastic community. I am bias as an OoT fan and a lover of all prog though...

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Slazors]

Being a huge Rush, Yes and Dream Theater fan, and also having grown up with Ocarina of Time, this album hits a very specific, niche, yet very strong note with me. I know it came out years ago but I just found it and it's amazing.

[@keegthegeek]

SAME!

[@Sknabc]

I feel the same way. I can hear elements of all them and more. Dream Theater was the first concert I went back when I was a teenager and this just really resonated with me. It straight sounded like I was hearing Jordans face melting keyboard solos haha

[@KommandantDahl]

That Zelda's Lullaby interlude in particular feels super Dream Theater to me

[@deaj8450]

You should check out the Final Fantasy X prog album. Same guys on a different channel, criminally underviewed. Even if you don't know or like Final Fantasy you would love the music.

[@Slazors]

@@deaj8450 Haven't played much FFX but I'll definitely give it a look

[@zacharydriskell1413]

This stands up to any prog I've ever heard, just incredibly well done. If Nintendo wouldn't sue your pants off I'd see this live in a heartbeat

[@johnnyc.31]

I believe you can play anything live you like, particularly your own arrangement, but selling it as a recording would be a no go.

[@bloodlustquartet6234]

@@johnnyc.31 That is true. Concerts are immune to copyright laws. I'm unsure why, but I also don't really care. It lets Dream Theater play entire Pink Floyd albums, which is literal perfection.

[@patrick4384]

I'll pay you to do this for Majora's Mask. Take my money.

[@joaoaldonassifneto7530]

Pitch me in

[@shrimp_on_internet]

Count me in too

[@linkpingu]

It has been 3 years, but at the end you can hear the laugh of the mask salesman from majora's mask. So I think it was at least planned, if not being made right now.

[@masterboa6321]

PLEASE

[@88megagirl]

Also twilight princess... and minish cap... and breath of the wild... and the entire Zelda series

[@jimbeaux89]

I was riding my dirtbike for 3 hours yesterday and listening to this on repeat. What a masterful performance all around man. From a 34 year old lifelong drummer and dream theater fan

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !! 🤘

[@jimbeaux89]

@@Marc_Papeghin no, thank you!

[@benwilsher6684]

I have no idea why it took KZbin 3 years to recommend me this video, but I'm glad that it finally did. Amazing

[@somejock4396]

He changed the title to be more algorithm-friendly and suddenly it appeared in peoples' feeds. The original title was Tempo of Time (A Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Medley) or something similar.

[@webbguitar]

Can we talk for a moment about how for the "Shadow Temple" part of Shadow Temple he didn't even have to really do anything? Literally just playing the barebones melody on the guitar while overlaying in-game temple sounds. Really showcases how unsettling that dungeon was.

[@K_D.WaterLaw]

Thought I was listening to Mars Volta for a second instead of a Zelda Medley

[@ms.diealot4202]

For real though. He kept the atmosphere on point. One of my favorite parts of this whole piece.

[@raquelsosa3364]

He really didn't have to do anything because that's basically Pink Floyd's song Echoes lol But it was cool, gave me chills. I genuinely enjoyed it :D

[@jkfozul2316]

Can we talk about bongo bongo at the start of the shadow Temple segment! Lol

[@jonchellis2978]

Got some feels of The Waiting Room listening to that section.

[@HangOnThereSlick]

Jesus Christ why doesn't youtube recommend this type of gold more often!

[@chrisdozier4579]

Still one of the best gems ever found on KZbin! Way to freaking go my guy!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you 🙏

[@ryanveach246]

Anyone disliking this is still stuck in Jabu Jabu's belly...

[@classical_madness5926]

This comment is underrated

[@jeffthefiller1184]

No not Jabu’s belly the water temple

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

More like trapped in the shadow temple or at the bottom of the well

[@joebezmen8778]

With Absolutely No Gear while in the Jabu Jabu, Mwuahahahahahaaaaa

[@joebezmen8778]

Ooooooooor, stuck in the Dampé maze, permanently Purgatory

[@williamkoscielniak820]

Something this ambitious shouldn't be this well done. This is a real work of art and I'm super impressed with the talent it takes to pull this off. I'm sure this will be appreciated for years to come.

[@TheBl0rp]

7:48 "One of these days, I’m going to cut you into little pieces" -Link to Navi, after the 20th 'Hey!' in a row

[@MrCarlozan96]

Uuuuhhh nice catch

[@olefern1101]

My thoughts exactly. That was the part that sealed the deal for me.

[@BWV88]

Why did it take 7 years for me to see this??? Lol! . . Better late than never I guess. . Well done man!! 👏 That was super cool!!!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you !! Glad you liked it 🙂

[@nicolashorvath7707]

I'm sorry. I'm sorry that the algorithm has kept this from us for so long. That being said, this is bloody fantastic. You've managed what *so* many have failed at, a concept album with great pacing that never feels overendulgent. Bravo 👏

[@twoqueersplay]

I've listened to this piece a dozen times now, and I'm still noticing new things. That Pink Floyd-esque guitar solo leading into "Song of Storms" gives me chills every time.

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Glad you've been enjoying it ! It is indeed full of little details/references/nuggets :)

[@twoqueersplay]

@@Marc_Papeghin I gotta wonder: was Zelda's Lullaby arranged with Dream Theater in mind? It sounds SO much like a track off of Metropolis Pt 2

[@Marc_Papeghin]

@@twoqueersplay Absolutely ;)

[@datasneb7069]

The intro gave me personally final fantasy 7 flash backs.

[@gustavocortico1681]

No overplaying, balanced arrangements, all songs have a distinct identity. My jaw is on the floor with your work. How long did it take to do this whole thing?

[@EmolientPrune]

I didn’t play any of the music here but I’d say about 30 min

[@ItsNoodle007]

@@EmolientPrune 31 minutes maybe

[@razrv3lc]

@@EmolientPrune at least seven

[@JerGol]

@@razrv3lc Well, you're not wrong...

[@kebabimpaler]

Summed it up yeah

[@adamballey5481]

I just wanted to let you know that I listen to this every day at least once, if not twice because my 2 year old son requests it for his nap time and night time listening. He falls to sleep to it just about every day, and has been for a few months now. I never get tired of it, and I'm glad that I'll always have this to remind me of these days when he's grown. Thanks for the great music and all the hours you've put into your art!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you for sharing this with us, it is absolutely wonderful 😊

[@alexdifranco6372]

"Prog rock, what a funny concept. I might watch like 5 minutes of this before it gets boring." I say as I proceed to be completely amazed by how well executed this arrangement is. Fantastic work!

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Thank you 🙂

[@Prince_Sidon]

same

[@lobban2]

I seriously was blown away and had to sub.

[@stefansalvatore3486]

The multi-genre arrangement was unbelievably creative and well done. This wasn’t just Prog, this was the highest degree of Fusion I have ever heard. I loved every single bit of it, but that part of Ganondorf’s first fight... God that got me smiling like a mad-in-love kid.

[@freerangeorganiccrystals7913]

This is like, all of prog history condensed into a 30 minute video game sound track.

[@amberkellogg4448]

I open KZbin this morning for something completely unrelated, however this was on my homepage. I listened to its entirety and I couldn't be happier. This absolutely filled my day with joy 💜

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Awesome ! Very glad you liked it 🙂

[@turnleftman]

The electric drums and use of brass really does make this sound like a late 70s Prog album

[@Marc_Papeghin]

Agreed ^^

[@domainofscience]

Holy shit!! The talent on display here. Whoa!

[@Mswordx23]

Whoa didn't expect to see you here

[@imconfused6955]

@@Mswordx23 scientists like music too

[@CheloWiiU]

This happens when you are a huge Dream Theater fan and also a huge Zelda fan

[@michiganfarmer5208]

Based on his haken shirt the whole time, I'd say there's a different motivator. Dont get me wrong. DT when mike was part of it was one of my all time favorites

[@skullker2]

Zelda's Lullaby sounds like it was John Petrucci and Jordan Rudess playing, so good

[@nicolasmolina4434]

@@skullker2 I was thinking the same! I was thinking of Through her eyes from Scenes of a Memory

[@Stuugie.]

@@michiganfarmer5208 Drums were definitely giving me Portnoy vibes a few times. Definitely Haken influence and it felt like some Neal Morse as well

[@spencergallucci5309]

I feel heavy Porcupine Tree vibes and of course Haken, tho Haken and Dream Theater definitely share some similar vibes for sure