The Video Game Rock Medley (FreddeGredde)

[@osmisium]

9 years later and this is still my favourite VG rock medley I've ever come across.

[@Micke343]

Same!

[@frios118]

same x2 !!! :)

[@BinPac666]

12 year now

[@Geniusderelict]

respect to the drummer who had to change the rythm every 10 sec :D

[@pandawaapex6469]

4:08

[@fizzystrings]

I've gone through all of high school, college, got a job, got married, and bought a house since this video came out and I'm still coming back. Legitimately one of my favorite videos on the platform.

[@xIncisions]

2024 and I'm a grown man STILL struggling to not cry during the FFX/KH transition AND the Shenmue/MGS transition. Absolutely incredible. This video will never lose its charm ❤

[@MrSkrangle]

Same here. Turning 40 this year, and that part just makes me teary-eyed.

[@WingedSupernova]

I always get goosebumps on the Castlevania into Ducktales portion. IT'S JUST SO GOOD.

[@TheOnlyQwin]

That FFX and Kingdom Hearts part.. +10 points

[@riverdelta7052]

This is so painfully underrated. How the hell has it only amassed 2.5 million views after over 10 years?

[@RetroYoungen]

I know I've watched this video so, SO many times, but that transition from F-Zero to Fire Emblem is just KILLER.

[@fernandodarci]

I agree. Also the transition from Outrun to MegaMan and the one from Gradius to FFX to Kingdom Hearts makes me cry

[@joelwallenius2877]

When the drums and bass drop onto Monkey Island, man. That's just pure vibe. Can't sit still. Thank you Fredrik.

[@Thegamingground]

Imo, this video is one of THE best videos on KZbin (topnotch covers!).

[@GiordanDiodato]

except he missed so many classic soundtracks like Legend of Heroes/Trails series, Ys, Grandia, Star Ocean, Tales of, Golden Sun, I could go on.

[@Thegamingground]

Giordan Diodato There is always more, but he could always cover those games in another video.

[@michaelbraddy2463]

you cant judge him on that, thats like me asking you to tell me every game of the year title and expecting you get all of them in one go.

[@GiordanDiodato]

Michael Braddy but he should know them.

[@stueyretro]

Giordan Diodato with respect, they're YOUR classic soundtracks, not his. There's game themes he's missed out which are far more iconic than the ones you've mentioned, but I wouldn't say its a bad thing, every cover he's done here is done absolutely perfect.

[@Siggy152]

Even after 7 years i think i still have to find a medley on KZbin that is as well put together as this. Every song flows seamless into the next as if it were just another song section. This is incredibly well done, from the choice of instruments, the composition to the playing. Creating musical and emotional tension while still doing all the originals justice is hard but this is the perfect ecample of how to do it. The calm slowdown during FFX (5:30) or the break and drumfill leading into song of storms (7:40) are pure goosebump factorys and make me shiver every damn time. This is just so well made! Thanks mate.

[@4hoofd]

I swear I know every single note by heart lmao. Thanks for heavily inspiring the way I perceive music. I hope you 2 are doing good!

[@JablesTheSpartan]

Seriously, I'm literally going to cry right now good job man, good job

[@AzureCam74]

Today marks the 10 year anniversary of this incredible video. All the success is deserved!

[@PunchAragon]

Ive been watching this video almost every month since 2012 and never commented before., i discovered the drummer's band thanks to it and they slept in my house at their european Tour. This is THE BEST video in youtube. Thanks Fredde. U are amazing.

[@Afreshio]

A decade ago, jesus christ. times flies. so this was uploaded during 2013. I swear this was older, but I guess I'm mistaking with your others uploads like the tv medley and the Zelda ones. I've been following you since the beginning. its been a ride. life is very amazing

[@moroccangameplay304]

4:08 that double bass drum shooting like a machine gun

[@saedt]

Check out the dude's band Jolly, you'll love his work with them

[@datartisttho1987]

The Kingdom Hearts one as well as The Song of Storms and Metroid one gave me goosebumps. Ahh childhood 😩

[@MixPixVisuals]

I'm not even exaggerating when I say that I've watched this over 100 times! This is pure gold!

[@nomadnick726]

you are not alone. i have this hidden gem also on my ipod

[@DGoodrich]

Posted over ten years ago, yet I am just hearing it today (1/24/24). If I hadn't played most of these games growing up, and the title didn't give it away, I would have just listened to one of the greatest Prog Rock melodies ever put together. Well done my dude, and thank you for this gem!

[@fidollgo]

Was the best medley back in 2012. Continues the very best in 2020...

[@Jerokun]

I just want full versions of... all these songs!

[@Kamifox1]

I... I think this almost killed me... way too much awesomness in one song.

[@whosaidthat84]

actually, you've been dead. welcome to the land of the dead. we too were all killed by this song's awesomeness

[@DDRaHolic]

I have watched and listened to this so many times over the years now and it still gives me chills. Then just when you think it can’t get any better, the last four songs fit so perfectly together. The transition into Metroid Prime file select, then the way MGS 2 theme comes in…. Aaaaahhhh, it’s all so perfect! Thanks so much for this gem!

[@atlaslcv6062]

I can hum this whole thing by heart from start to finish, 8 years later lol.

[@marujore]

7:46 for Zelda - Song of storms

[@animefanatic777]

This has been a part of me and my brother's life since it came out. There's so much that this video has that we love. Your medley stands out to be one of the best we've ever listened to, and you yourself are just such a talented individual!(We also love your Wind Waker unplugged video too!) So I truly hope, maybe for this videos 10th anniversary, you do another one?? If you don't, totally cool and alright! But I'll tell you what, having another timeless medley from you would be amazing! I hope you're doing well! Stay safe out there! :D

[@ChaostotheVII]

Still watch this all the time, even bought it way back from your website!

[@Yamin4Studios]

My gosh.... when simple and clean came on.... I about cried

[@Beachkoopa]

Man, I remember when this first came out. I can't believe it's been this long. Still an excellent medley!

[@ArcRay20]

you get extra points for including Metroid Prime, i rarely see anybody do a cover of anything from those games.

[@ElAlex742]

I think the same. And it goes for Shenmue too :).

[@NinteSegaRarew]

ElAlex742 Same same as well, and also goes for Banjo-Kazooie and Sonic the Hedgehog as well. :)

[@blacknija96]

I give him points for using a kazoo. Rarely see that these days.

[@oberindraco6587]

blacknija96 FFX was a fun one to do but then again, To Zanarkand is very well known so I can see why. Still it was cool. :3

[@mikesimms4292]

Dude check out Stemage if you haven't already. Metroid Metal is badass!

[@trikronika]

Man, it's been six years since this video came out and I'm still here every few months or so. The Wicked Child part is simply so amazingly well done, especially with the ride cymbal highlighting the melody~

[@gav442]

We want more FreddeGredde!

[@antonmartinsson]

Watching this for the first time in about 2 years, and I'm still just as impressed. The MGS-theme caps it off perfectly.

[@comicking428]

I'm not a big Kingdom Hearts fan, but that "Simple and Clean" cover gave me chills...

[@edu2076]

I think I've seen this video when it launched 9 years ago, yet I keep coming back to your stuff. It doesn't age, or if it does, it's graceful. Sometimes I get more excited by the speedy renditions of Kirby Super Star and Mega Man 2. Sometimes the minimalist and smooth vibe of Cave Story relaxes me. Sometimes the Gradius FFX KH segment brings me tears. And MGS2 is a perfect near finale. Both you guys did great, and this is some of the best VGM content on the web. Thank you for putting this together.

[@MartialistKS]

Still the best Kingdom Hearts cover I've ever heard.

[@Alterios14]

Which song from kingdom of hearts was that?

[@prof_kolorado]

Riyadh Casoojee "HIKARI (Simple and Clean)", the main theme of Kingdom Hearts I.

[@Nightwolfendor]

And the best of F-zero aswell :)

[@EuroMIX2]

Made me seriously want its own rock medley.

[@Strangejocker]

Please, come back with new songs, do not stop, my ears need you :(

[@majora6767]

he needs to do a second one

[@yodasdad]

8 years on and these renditions of the F-Zero and Monkey Island themes are unmatched. 👌🏾

[@JokeInstructor]

I've recently been searching the internet for a few video game themed songs that sounded so much better than anything youtube finds for me. They were here, they were all here. The internet STILL hasn't reached this video's level of awesome!

[@HoaBangLen]

awesome, awesome, awesome, awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pedrobeckup456]

Ralls Tu ta me seguindo kk

[@OddSauce]

I DEMAND A FULL ALBUM

[@RamonaFlowers420]

OMG THAT WAS THE MOST EPIC TEN MINUTES SPENT ON KZbin IN MY GODDAMN LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

[@llama6633]

3:21 too a very nice piece too.

[@razbloodalpha4982]

Bloody excellent, especially loved the Metroid Prime section.

[@ta4078]

The donkey Kong part is epic :D

[@TNTLuver9]

I lost it at the fucking Kazoo in Banjo and Kazooie.

[@TheBunjaminFranklin]

This brings back so much of my childhood! Great video! The Fire Emblem, Metroid, Pokémon and F-Zero were all great parts too. I've put this into one of my playlists, coming back and listening to it a couple times just makes it flow really well and all sounds great!

[@specteriw371]

why doesn't this have 1 billion views?

[@rolfago]

F-Zero into Fire Emblem was literally flawless.

[@waluchimaru]

Love the Kingdom Hearts part! Dem feels!

[@graspingsand]

Same here! It totally rocks 5:44 :D

[@TheBasileman]

What's the song used for it, I can't find it.

[@Gitarookefka]

TheBasileman Google It Loser (tard remix) - Jimmy and the Down's

[@anjake01]

Slug No need to be a dick

[@slimdoggydoo6323]

Simple and Clean

[@lylefairhall7204]

8 years later and I still come back to your channel to put a smile on my face, love your stuff dude.

[@Jazox]

My favorite video on youtube.

[@arghayl]

Finally an excellent cover for the Cave Story theme! You should do the whole track... Btw awesome video, thanks!

[@thesilverw0lf]

Kingdom Hearts caught me so off guard while I was getting emotional over FFX that I had tears welling up in my eyes ;_; oooh, that was so good

[@ArchsageCanas]

This is in fact an epic medley that covers the most important franchises. It is also good to see that the Tetris A or any 8-bit mario songs are not used as they already appear in way too many medleys. My favourites in here are the Forest Maze and Big blue being awesome as always. Seeing Fire Emblem there is quite a surprise as barely anyone plays songs from the franchise.

[@Icywolfoskelsos]

I can't even.... This is purely amazing.

[@Takeshy64]

AWESOME!! and what's the name of the Megaman 2 song at 2:56?

[@ABCMurshomkingdom]

That's Flashman's Stage Theme I think.

[@Takeshy64]

***** Thank you!

[@jettash0720]

Ah Chrono Trigger...now there's a game I need to seriously replay and write fanfiction for

[@HF-dw6nx]

Damn, how versatile is that drummer ?? He's switching musical genres like every 20 seconds 😲😲

[@HoaBangLen]

I watched this videos how tears in my eyes T_T

[@TayshilShimmer]

I want ALL of the mgs songs, that sounded SO AWESOME!

[@SirFooplesTheThird]

SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE eater

[@zeipheil]

Dutch Gaming nice ben drowned pic...

[@ArcusDraco]

14supersonichedgehog That's sonic.exe

[@zeipheil]

ArcusDraco it WAS ben drowned, but its sonic.exe now. (but i hate them both)

[@phinozomu358]

13 Yo me: Hey this videos awesome 21 yo me: IM LITERALLY IN FUCKING TEARS

[@TermiLoL1]

I'll be honest, I'm 14 and when I listen to this video the nostalgia is so big. I've had a nice childhood with starfox, Super mario RPG, Chronno trigger, Kirby super star, Metroid, MSG2,F-Zero,Banjo kazooie and alot more stuff. But I swear this is one of the best videos ever made. Good job dude, you're a pro at this.

[@chrismicheal305]

kingdom hearts simple and clean was the best. Props man!

[@rictusofanguish]

ahhh it made me so happy when you played Cave Story >u

[@AvoytDesign]

Only 1.7M views? This is underrated.

[@SaveMeMoon]

The playing, the editing, the games, the footage!! I can't find anything in here that I don't like! When the MGS2 theme came by the end I was on the verge of tears! It's possibly my number 1 favorite theme of all times! And finishing with those short Zelda notes. . .BRILLIANT!!

[@fgcFoobiez]

10,000 possible video games (gross underestimation) At least 4-5 songs for each game 10 minute video "Why didn't you include my favorite song out of the 50,000 other choices? I'm going to dislike your video now, waaaaahhhhh" Great video, shit comment section.

[@Foxpawed]

Not at all surprising, honestly, If the youtube base was less shit, his original stuff would have as many thousands/millions of views as his medleys.

[@DrakeValos]

At least you're aware that you're part of the problem.

[@DampFrijoles]

This should be pinned and required reading for any commenters.

[@Eravel]

Fire Emblem! :D Sacred Stone's a classic ^^

[@Kaoss134]

I

[@ann-marieellis3102]

Edward Quan YEEEEEE BOI

[@RawChilliGamer]

this was incredible.

[@LtSlapnutz]

Man I've said it before but that transition from Metroid to Shemue is just epic. Great Shemue track to pick too. Lastly kudos on the awesome drumming and whoever mixed the drum track!

[@rickyricardo9710]

That drummer can have his way with me any day unfff

[@PotatoWagon]

+Ricky Ricardo You should listen to his band. Pretty cool stuff. I recommend Firewell by JOLLY.

[@xshadow193]

Haqim Hatsuharu Yeah jolly is some good shit

[@Xarazel]

haha. ha. hahaha. i have no talent.

[@user-ot6fz8wm6n]

Me neither

[@Thisisforvortex]

I heard somewhere talent's a pursued interest. Try something you like and stick to it, if you feel like it.

[@StormDatIsApproaching]

Xarazel I have!Don't worry, man . Take your time..Took me 20 years to discover them.

[@benjipraix6250]

x2

[@hitmanhuey]

please make a full version of simple and clean XD

[@ryank852]

You are a musical genius! This, the Pokémon medley, the Zelda medley. Keep up the awesome work, love listening to it all!

[@GracetoThee]

If you can watch this video without coming back multiple times, your ears are broken.

[@awesomegamer7442]

Hahha i agree

[@LCmedel]

08:20 ;) (Tears everywhere) WE WANT SHENMUE 3!!!!!!

[@NinteSegaRarew]

It's so beautiful and emotional.

[@FireAssasin]

That Fire Emblem.

[@lilbluelink]

Every time I watch this video it reminds me why I am a gamer. I've been playing since I was about five years ago and my first game was TLoZ: Ocarina of Time. It's been about 14 years and I've grown up with games and now facing the challenges of adult hood and needing to do something with my life I'm often asked why I even bother with gaming. It's a waste of money and time say many of my family members and that I should have grown out of it by now. But gaming has had an effect on my life that can never be satisfied by anything else. The music especially (I am studying towards a degree in music education) takes me to a place beyond this real world. It's a haven from the struggles of our world. Whether it be war, economic decline, issues that plague our world, the one place I can retreat to when I get tired and need a break from reality is gaming. The music calms me and helps me realize that there is good in the world. I'm happy whenever I boot up Ocarina of Time and hear that title theme and go back to Kindergarten when the only thing I cared about was having fun. Sorry for the long post, but I love this video and had to put up my feelings towards it.

[@haxic]

I feel ya bro. I hate when people tell others to "grow out of games", its a stupid stoneage-brains saying... Gaming is just a hobby like everything else... Its like saying "grow out of football" or any other sport/hobby, as most of these are introduced to us when we are kids... The only reason why people are saying this is because its not "socially accepted" yet, since its a completely "new" concept, and people tend to be against the unknown. However, the community is growing and also in 30-40 years all the dinosaurs will be gone; at that point gaming will be just as recognized as athletics, music and all the other socially accepted hobbies. I hope.

[@ProfHoff]

How does this not even have 2 million views when Justin Beiber has 200 million plus?? This is what's wrong with our society.

[@NinjaJay2001]

WE need a full version of your donkey kong arrangement. you should do the rocket barrel theme from donkey kong country returns! that would be epic!

[@charlesdejesus7491]

Extreme songs. Congratulations guys. ;)

[@hosay9019]

This is the best video ever uploaded to youtube i swear

[@JohnZastrow]

The drummer makes this medley awesome. holy shit. You rock drum guy

[@TomboTime]

Man . . . it sucks that you don't have as many subs as you should.

[@playerofrock04]

Looks like Theon Greyjoy found a talent.

[@trumpetqueen963]

Coming back all these years later, and this still makes me smile like a maniac. Thank you for showing Chrono Trigger some love! It's almost criminal how few people know of it.

[@thomassalas5191]

I never played it but the music is sweet

[@fruitsalad5802]

Totaka's song... that sneaky fucker.

[@fruitsalad5802]

also, can I just say how glad I am that this isn't just composed of the mario theme, the zelda theme, the sonic theme and maaaaaaaaybe the mega man 2 theme, like so many other compilations tend to do? it's great to see someone actually have a fair representation of tons of great franchises.

[@frated77]

... zanarkand+ kingdom hearts ... and you've killed me! T_T

[@MrSlothJunior]

+Gwenda Malatest I still get teary eyes every time To Zanarkand comes up..

[@frated77]

+MrSlothJunior Oh same here ... and with this kingdom hearts host, I still can hear in my had donald sceaming "soraaaaaa soraaaaaaaaaaaaa" ... brr my god! *_*

[@PsychadelicoDuck]

Thumbs up for: 1) Dr. Mario 2) Cave Story 3) Monkey Island Also for the good performance.

[@angelicamaningo853]

Fredde aguilar

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

+FinalBoss he meant he liked those parts lol

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

***** He's not begging for thumbs, he's saying what he likes about the video.

[@greensabr200]

+SkillerFiftyOne He's looking for ways to exploit people into giving him likes.

[@SkillerFiftyOne]

Greensabr200 | HCF & MineZ 2 No, he's saying waht he likes about the video.

[@HolySilverStrike]

Wow, still epic as hell!

[@durcraigman]

Dam this drummer is really good!

[@ricardohernanmunozespinoza7357]

2019? Somebody?

[@ourevilone]

alive inside.

[@Gaius453]

Me

[@naviwings6369]

PickachuuuUUUUUUUUUUU!!!! [proceed with pure epic-ness]

[@AudioBombStudios]

Great job! A lot of my favorites! Glad you included Banjo-Kazooie in there, my all time favorite!

[@NykPsychic]

Eargasm

[@kvg1979]

Only thing i can say is OMG!!!!!

[@kvg1979]

I play guitar my self.. And this is amazing

[@kvg1979]

kvg1979 my son 15 years also think your amazing :D

[@Bazzlieo]

The guy on the drums. Those arms.

[@Archontasil]

so much nostalgia in 10 minutes.. i'm gonna cry now thank you for this.. you are unbelieveable