Wind Waker End Credits - Legend of Zelda - Guitar Arrangement

Title: Wind Waker End Credits
AKA: Wind Waker Medley
Game: Wind Waker
Franchise: Legend of Zelda
Composer: Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo
Year: 2003
Left guitar: steel strings, Drop D, DADGBE
Right guitar: nylon strings, Drop D, DADGBE
Mixed by: Anton the Hero
Wind Waker is a colorfull adventure that sings with childlike innocence and beautiful visuals. It's a game about sailing the vast ocean, navigating storms, exploring uncharted islands, finding hidden treasures. But at it's core, it's the story about a big brother setting out to save his little sister. Something about that central arc strikes an emotional chord that makes the game stick with you. It's just so human.
The game takes you to the top of moutains, inside ancient temples and deep below the ocean. You meet with feathery postmen, music-loving forest-dwellers, wind gods, small, powerful fairies and busy islanders.
All of these adventures are accompanied by the game's beautiful musical score. It has clear keltic influences, and sprawls with the melodic playfulness that the franchise is well known for. And when you are finally done, when you lean back and think “I've beat the game, it's over”, you suddenly feel a bit sad. And as the credits roll, and the feeling grows within you, the end credits music emerges. It's a medley of the most recognisable themes from the game. You've got the anticipation of the Main theme, the magnificence of the Ocean theme, the innocence of Aryll's theme, and lastly, the bittersweet nostalgia of Zelda's Lullaby. You see your favorite characters drift past the screen, and remember all the precious moments.
This arrangment is very important to us. It was started almost a year ago, as a proposal from lefty, who found the pience incredibly powerful. We then realised that the composition is some eight minutes long, which made us feel pretty uneasy. We tried to arrange it just like the original, with all the orchestral transitions and such, but it felt uncomfortable, unfitting and wrong. Frustrated, we left the project and approached other songs. The arrangement dwelled in the darkness. We played through it from time to time, but always found that it would be too hard to get every note and passage right, and left it again. We had a couple of papers where we'd written down every part of the arrangement in two separate columns, to remember everything. It was when that paper dissappeared that we decided to do something about it: We both loved the song, but sort of hated the arrangement, and if we were ever to get it done, we had to make an effort. So we created a simplified version, shorter in nature but as nostalgic. Some orchestral transitions and ambience just doens't work for classical guitar, and we finally decided to admit that to ourselves and work our way around it. The result was quite pleasing.
We recorded the piece in our new place, a rehearsal space that lends us microphones and such. Three microphones were used for each guitar, one for ambience, one for the sound hole and one for the 12th fret. We realised after a couple of tries that the lack of pick, the nylon strings and the nature of the lead melody made the classical guitar far to quite. The acoustic guitar, with it's steel strings and strumming, bled into the other microphones and made it impossibe to mix the song. We then decided to use a plexi glass wall to separate the guitars. It worked marvelously. What we ended up with were six extremely defined tracks of pure Wind Waker nostalgia.
Then came the process of mixing. We contacted a friend, who was kind enough to spend several hours mixing the song. We worked on reverb levels, equalizing, panning and corrected obviously faulty notes (that distorted). In our humble opinion, we've never sounded this good before. We hope to make this the new standard for our recordings!
So when we now finally upload this arrangement, it's a very satisfying feeling. We are pround of the result, and hope that we made you drift away to a simpler time, on the ocean with the sea beeze in your hair...
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[@viewson83]

This is one of the many,many reasons The Wind Waker is one of the best Zelda games. The freaking music. Man, this game has, arguably, the best music in the series. Zelda games usually have great music, but The Wind Waker really outdid itself with its tunes and the feelings these evoke. This cover is simply outstanding. Worthy of The Wind Waker. Keep it up, guys. Love your videos.

[@genla7586]

I still come back to this.

[@SwStarry]

I used to play Zelda with my family (I still do). In fact, it was my mom who introduced me to this beautiful franchise. I would always watch my mom or uncle play Zelda on the N64, DS, or Wii when I was 4 (I even had nightmares about Majora's Mask). It wasn’t until December 2022, when I was 14, that I finished my first Zelda game alone: The Wind Waker. Honestly, I was so impressed by how beautiful this game was, and I couldn't believe it was released in 2002. My favorite part was definitely the Korok Ceremony; just hearing the Koroks sing and seeing Link’s expressions was something I really loved. I had always seen Link as a mute character, and that's probably one of the reasons why I love The Wind Waker so much, it feels so full of life and expressiveness. But honestly, I love everything about this game and the franchise, and I’m glad to hear these arrangements. It makes me realize how many people love this game as much as I do. Great job with your guitar arrangement!!

[@Simon0]

This song is possibly my favourite gaming piece of all time. So beautiful

[@KevinBorgOfDeath]

This is so good not just out of Zelda nostalgia but technically. Should have a million views.

[@bon_nk]

My favorite moment in the Wind Waker is probably when link puts the last pearl in the statue and it explodes, sending him flying in the tower of the gods. Great arrangement! I always get a little teary listening to the credits of Wind Waker, but only Wind Waker for some reason.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Ian Dennis For some reason wind waker is extra emotional...

[@bluestorm017]

The sound quality is better than ever

[@72hoursremaining18]

+BlueStorm017 Thanks. We worked hard on it!

[@Andre-zo9se]

I love this, you guys can bring all the feelings from the game back, which is a rare talent. Wind Waker was the first Zelda game i played (also the first one that i finished with 100% two times) It's a lovely game and i can't understand all the hate from the fanbase.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Epiphon Thanks, Epiphon. It means a lot when you say that, because that is certainly one of our goals: to bring back the feel of the game. :) Wind Waker is a gem, and the game in the series that *feels* the best to play. The controls are so smooth, and the fighting mechanics the best in the series!

[@Andre-zo9se]

+72HoursRemaining I see you understand me and my love to the game :) And i am the one who should say thanks because you make this awesome music. I found you like 3-4 Weeks ago and i'm absolutely (i hope it's spelled right^^) in love with your videos. I watch/hear them whenever i'm abled to do because it's so relaxing and allways gives me a better mood :)

[@72hoursremaining18]

That's lovely to hear!

[@Andre-zo9se]

+72HoursRemaining Never got an answer that fast :D Keep making this awesome Videos. We will see us under your next arrangement ^^ And now i'm going to sleep, while hearing them all through :3

[@sprinkledsoda8826]

There’s something about the way it’s played here that makes it even more nostalgic and meaningful. Great job guys👍

[@baileymeyers6503]

is it weird I'd want this song playing at my wedding? (if I were getting married) seriously great job. sounds sooo amazing! this seriously is like bringing me back through one of my favorite Zelda games of all time.

[@nomad91910]

I'm not planning on getting married, BUT if I do get married, it has to be a Zelda inspired wedding with music from the games. It has to be or we cancel the whole thing 😂😂😂

[@jonathanmascaro2155]

Hope you got married since then

[@alexwillis7980]

Y'all really killed it. This is amazing

[@AndrewIrving69]

This is what I've been waiting for

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Andrew Irving We hope it was worth the wait!

[@PascalCygan5]

great arrangements guys. really enjoying the video description lending a little background to the production of the piece. it's a great touch. keep up the great work!

[@pigwarts]

One of my favorite end credits of all time and yet you still somehow managed to make it better.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Pigwarts5Ever Thanks! Which are your other favorite end credits?

[@72hoursremaining18]

Would you like us to make tabs for this arrangement? Vote for it here: goo.gl/6iyFTp

[@steggisawrus]

That chord at 4:33... captures your nostalgia perfectly! Superb arrangement and well executed emotionally on many levels. Thank you for this!

[@72hoursremaining18]

To all the people coming here from Zelda Informer: Thank you for taking time to check us out! We have a lot more where this came from, so don't be afraid to *subscribe* (if you want to). There is always room for more members in the 72Family! Have a lovely day

[@igordevisate1494]

+72HoursRemaining astonishing work guys ! everyday soundtrack from now on, reminding me the sweetness of childish nights figuring out where to sail to on that vast ocean !

[@shortiehannya808]

I could have this one repeat all day long. I downloaded some of your songs for my preschool class for nap time. They love it and it makes nap time easier. Thank you

[@sillyxo]

That's really cool

[@Linkthehero22]

I was just whistling this song, then i saw you have upload a new video and it was this song! lol

[@jamievioletta]

This... is absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is so good, and you guys worked so hard to make it that way. My favorite moment in Wind Waker has got to be when Tetra finds out she's Zelda c: the music just makes me tear up ;-;

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Jamie Violetta Thanks, Jamie. Glad you appriciate it. :) But... then Tetra is gone! And she was such a nice character.

[@roseofthetree]

One of my favourite song and game ever. When playing this game, i've never felt so much adventure before especially when voguing in the vast sea and discovering new islands as you go. All the songs of this game brings nostalgia and especially this one. Beautiful playing guys :)

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Rose Dufresne Rose, you're a darling. Thanks for the kind words.

[@JF-xm6tu]

this is so good

[@DekuNut-Swag-King]

Great job on this, you guys! I love it! Your Dragon Roost Island is my favorite so far!

[@metalgearsolidiscool]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Your best arrangement yet, it captures the nostalgia and emotion of this piece so perfectly. You've outdone yourself guys, well done.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Guy King Those are some humbling words, Guy! Thanks a lot. Acually, we also feel like this is one of our best ones. If you read the description, you get more details on our history with this particular piece.

[@Sephiroth1204]

Ah, that gave me a wonderful wave of nostalgia. Very well done!

[@Djieff]

This rendition is making me speechless! Thanks for this awesome performance!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Jean-François Bouchard you're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@Kristenten2025]

Once again an amazing cover guys! My favorite part of the Wind Waker was first getting to Dragon Roost Island and having the camera sweep around the whole island :)

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Kristen K That camera pan was something, yes.. You felt something like "the adventure is starting... I'm ready!" :D

[@jnever9768]

zero dislikes...i have never seen that. also i think i want this played at my funeral. such a great melody.

[@Extrasy]

rainymood with this; hiding under the windmill to avoid the rain! :)

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Extrasy I actually listened to this with rainymood a couple of days ago! Protip: try our version of Lost Woods with rainymood. :)

[@Dylan-pf2cq]

Great work guys! please continue

[@artlib790]

You guys keep giving me reasons to be glad I subscribed. Keep up the awesome work!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Alicia Baum Thanks, Alicia.

[@ariatanner725]

Beautiful!

[@jennyjoy1143]

You guys are so awesome! I love your covers. So easy to listen to while I'm working.

[@72hoursremaining18]

We've corrected our mistake (we made the soundcloud track private - oops!). Now you can add it to your playlist or download it! Don't forget to spread the word. Love you, fam soundcloud.com/72hoursremaining/ww-end-credits-anton

[@MyNameIsJohnHi]

wow only 2.5k, subs something this good without some humongous fan base is pretty rare!

[@FRF00004]

hey guys thank you very much for making this video, this melody of Zelda really helps me calm down. Thanks, are the best! :)

[@Duhemsounds]

This is a beautiful version of that great ending :)

[@archivedandgone]

This is fantastic.

[@santiagodcejudo]

This makes me cry. :')

[@iyoiyoow]

this deserves more like. what a stunning work👍👌💕

[@themasterkoz]

I'm so glad I discovered this channel! Best arragement I've seen, thank to you guys for playing such an awesome song from an awesome game!!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Masterkoz Thank you, we are glad you discovered us as well!

[@cjmaea]

You deserve more subs and views!

[@72hoursremaining18]

That's very kind of you to say. But the subscribers we already have are lovely so we are very happy #72family

[@bimbystrom4069]

This is amazing

[@AcousticMusicHD]

Very nice as always .. I'm always happy if there are new videos from you :D

[@72hoursremaining18]

+TurkishGuitar That's amazing feedback, thank you TG!

[@pedromacedo6135]

This... Is really aewsome :D

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Pedro Macedo you're really awesome! :)

[@pedromacedo6135]

OOOh, stop it :D

[@GRUNTOP]

you guys are my idols

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Annie ”notice me sendpie” Mae You're oficially noticed!

[@linktothe_awesome5375]

+Annie “notice me sendpie” Mae "sendpie".....?

[@kofee710]

Thank you, Zelda Informer :'D *automatically subscribed*

[@SebastianWoodland]

This is amazing :D

[@Cherucha]

This is a fantastic arrangement, I love it I wish I had a better version of the song since, I have only a one person arrangement of the song,which never sounds as good as duets do. I love wind waker so much so this was fun to listen to.

[@Irzioc]

Beautiful !

[@1SomaCruz]

Since nylon string guitars always drowns in the sound of the steel string - may I suggest using Godin Multiac? It's a nylon string guitar, which resembles an electric guitar. It's not acoustic, since it is a thin guitar, but it uses one microphone for each string, so it doesn't drown when played with a band, or other instruments. It also has a cutaway all the way down to the 20th fret. It is just an awesome guitar!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+1SomaCruz That's interesting information. Now, are you of the opinion that the sound (frequencies, general ring) of nylon strings are drowned by the general sound of steel strings, or that it is hard to make a nylon stringed guitar distinct when recording it together with a steel string guitar? We used a plexi glass to isolate the classical guitar, which I think worked out pretty well for this video.

[@darken27]

It was only a matter of time before you guys covered this gem, wasn't it? And I must say; it's every bit as good as I could have imagined.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+darken27 Thanks, darken. It was only a matter of time, you're right. Have you read the description box? It covers the story of this arrangement... which took a long time to get right.

[@darken27]

+72HoursRemaining Well, it was definitely worth the wait. Sounds like a pretty impressive amount of setup work. Kudos to all.

[@Nilzoah]

brilliant!

[@javierv.s3378]

You guys are amazing!! I love how you cover the songs on guitar, you should try doing ballad of godess!!

[@72hoursremaining18]

We both love ballad of the godess, so it's definately on the list. Which game do you think has the best soundtrack?

[@javierv.s3378]

+72HoursRemaining Hmm thats a very dificult desicion cause In Skyward we got Nice and softlike music and in Twilight its a mor heavy and kind of dark, those are my favourites but i cant decide jaja

[@MrBlueSky1987]

Great song, great cover! Do you have the sheet music written down somewhere? I'd like to learn the song like this :)

[@pentax2551]

Please do ballad of the goddess!! you guys would make it awesome!!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Cameron Pettit Actually I really feel like giving that one a try... / Lefty

[@Neoknight287]

So relaxing. How about the song that plays while learning the Hidden Skills in TP?

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Neoknight287 Thanks a lot, and welcome to the family! Hidden Skill is a great suggestion, a pretty unkown track, just like we like them. :) Have a great evening

[@korbination]

you guys are my heroes. beautiful work. So is this new setup is totally permanent, right? The quality is awesome!

[@nilricci4835]

I appreciated the text so much you guys! please I beg of you share the tab or the partiture!

[@sudeepy1]

Hi! I just discovered your arrangement. I loved Wind Waker growing up and just started playing the guitar. I would love to learn your version! I know you said you'd get to sharing the tabs/sheet music. Any chance you have that available? The only thing I could find from you was the arrangement for Oshu's Theme from your Facebook page, but getting the details for this piece would be wonderful!

[@danielweber4961]

I know everyone asks for these all the time however...any chance you guys have sheets for this? Either in tab or staff? I'd love to try and play this with a buddy and I.

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Daniel Weber We're working on a system for that. The truth is, we never thought it would be of any interest for us to create tabs, so that isn't a part of our regular process. But since a lot of people have asked lately, we'll create a system!

[@theFireraven00]

thank you Zelda Dugneon!

[@72hoursremaining18]

+theFireraven00 Yes, a million thanks to them :')

[@ByRoyalCommandV]

Someone please play the bass guitar to this, it would make me soooo happy. It would make my life complete

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Chris Kelsall Maybe an upright base would fit even better? Some of that jazzy murk?

[@ByRoyalCommandV]

+72HoursRemaining I would personally say the guitar, since the acoustic bass would fit fantastically with the chorus section I think. Just something to think about I guess :)

[@ByRoyalCommandV]

Still, this arrangement is one of your best by far

[@72hoursremaining18]

thanks, Chris! :) Doing features (with other instruments and such) is something that we've always thought about.

[@ByRoyalCommandV]

Not a problem! I think you could benefit from deepening the sound of your music, makes it sound much richer and this song in particular, more meaningful I believe :) 

[@mattwheeler7974]

Guys, 20/10

[@Mark9150]

Yo guys, nice job! Can u send me the tab or perhaps a link in reply? it would mean the world to me. :D

[@VonSnootingham]

There is exactly one thumbs down on this. Now we know what Ganon is up to.

[@mintpaintome]

Inget hände när jag stängde av AdBlock och refreshade :'(

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Unsterblich Vi har inte annonser påslagna, men vi uppskattar gesten! Det är det vackraste man kan göra på youtube *håller tillbaka glädjetårar*

[@Xarai]

someone buy that man a razor he doesnt seem to be able to afford one

[@ursaholdridge8954]

I am a damn near feral music lover, I was raised on every genre under the sun, but I've always disliked how guitars sound. They are too wirey and direct for my tastes (at least at the forefront of a song). But I came from another video just to leave a like, you really did amazing with this cover.

[@yakamashi8211]

1 dislike from Ganondorf

[@phanx0m924]

ZERO DISLIKES =D !!!!!

[@MrBlueSky1987]

Great song, great cover! Do you have the sheet music written down somewhere? I'd like to learn the song like this :)

[@72hoursremaining18]

+Mr. Blue Sky 1987 We don't have it as of yet, but we'll create a system for tabs, don't worry! It's heartwarming that you want to learn our arrangement. :)