Song of Healing but it's a little much... The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Piano Cover

I really poured my soul into this one! Koji Kondo's musical genius shows in this simple tune. It really does have some incredibly deep level of comfort in healing to it, and I can't quite pick out where it comes from. It fits Majora's Mask so well; even in an apocalyptic setting that tune makes you like everything will be alright, despite everything bad happening. I hope this cover may bring peace to you all despite whatever demons or challenges you are facing right now. Know that it will be all right, just hang in there.
I stole a lot of harmonic elements from A Link to the Past, especially when I start changing up the chord progression. Die hards, see if you can pick it out:) I also may have a lot of Kyle Landryisms in my arrangement. I tried not to listen to his arrangement while writing this, but I've heard it for over a decade plus so I'm not sure how much has leaked in and influenced my cover.
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[@Sacomoponycam]

It feels like the gentle healing aproach wasn't working, so you just start progressivly healing them HARDER.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

True 😂

[@CharlesBunny]

The original could heal a broken heart. This version feels like it could bring someone back from the dead.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

😂

[@lanleeder717]

@@RyanZPianoGuy beautiful

[@dancre]

I was thinking the same

[@hazelnutspread-bj4tu]

Darmani be jelly rn

[@ricsouza5011]

this version makes my pp hrd

[@monkybeard]

Thank you for your beautiful cover. I lost my son almost a year ago and your cover brought a floodgate of memories and feelings. I think you were able to encapsulate the central motif of Majora's Mask of tackling grief. I could feel the stages of transformation. The melody is the same, but the key and how it is played varies with each stage. This parallels grief. The loss is the same, you change, and you transform how that melody plays on in your life. Thank you for taking me on that journey.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I appreciate your observation, and I purposely evolved the variations to reflect the stages and growth that comes with the journey of healing. Thanks for sharing; comments like yours are humbling and help put things into perspective. Best wishes to you.

[@VLAD1241]

@@RyanZPianoGuy I don't comment very often but you 100% deserve some recognition for this cover. I'm a massive fan of Zelda music. I've played every game. I listen to zelda music daily on the piano. I've seen many covers of this one. You outclassed everyone by far. I was absolutely thrilled by how you managed to change the pace throughout the song. You did so much justice to this music. I subbed to your channel, very well done!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I appreciate your kind words! Hopefully I can continue to deliver:) @@VLAD1241

[@TheoMackay]

❤ !

[@isabelsosa4438]

😢

[@m4r_art]

It's the inverted Saria's Song. Kondo's idea was to revert the 3 note melody backward. Which goes on so nicely with Termina being a parallel world to Hyrule. It is the world of Hyrule's version of Agartha or the Hollow Earth, except in a dream, or perhaps a daydream?

[@Shirehi]

This is why you don't play with time. You rupture the space time continuum and fall into parallel universes 😂

[@m4r_art]

Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask were decades ahead of current Zelda in their premise. 😊

[@Kebeo2]

Majora’s mask is a sad game Loss is sad and hard Life is sad,hard, and unfair But there was joy And there is joy still to be had

[@Myst1c_OW]

well said

[@1014p]

Majora's Mask was a solid sexual to Ocarina of Time. I'm still torn on which is the best.

[@Shirehi]

The nightmare will never end. Your only hope is to go literally insane so that at least you can have a name for your continued suffering. To do the same thing, over and over expecting a different result. It's a truly hellacious prison we have been sent to isn't it?

[@trishaagrawal1949]

@@1014p a solid WHAT

[@RoxasRedfox]

...When i started listening, i teared up. I lost my best friend of 4 years last month... He was as big of a Zelda fan as I am, and he was honestly the one person that I could truly call a brother. Someone that made my life full of joy, that kept me entertained, that made me ignore the negativity. He taught me so much, in gaming, in relationships, in life in general. And... It is because of him, I am in (so far) a 3 month relationship... I'll miss him, but. The memories with him, I'll always treasure. Thank you for this beautiful piece of Music. Thank you, for this amazing Song of Healing.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Keep that legacy going, and thanks for sharing.

[@Mrjohnmarston-ci7xd]

My dad recently died and that’s about the same time I stopped playing on piano. I guess this was the only thing that could heal him from his sorrow. What a great man this song just reminds me of me and him acting stupid in the forest, swinging sticks and making dens

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Sorry for your loss. I appreciate you sharing your sentiment, best to you mate 🙏🏼

[@maurolara8499]

This piece... There is a feeling I have been feeling for so long that I can't shake off. I guess it is the fear of change. As we grow and as the years go by, things change constantly. Sometimes I wish things stay the same, but I am stupid for wishing for that. Nothing can stop change. Not even a song. But some songs make me believe for jist a moment, that things will stay the same. That memory won't just burn away and scatter with the wind. This song is one of those. It fills me with hope, and cleanses any worries. Still, change is forever. But the memories we make will always stay with us. Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I appreciate it.

[@lunaticdreemurr5768]

Day to night, dark to light, fall the sands of time...

[@kwutsch8606]

Let the years like the gears of a clock unwind...

[@danieltsvetomirov457]

in your mind, walk thourgh time, back to better days...

[@lunaticdreemurr5768]

Memories, like a dream, wash tears away...

[@AnimeIsMeName]

Like the star in the sky, darkness can't reach you...

[@trevorferry4939]

Light the night, joy is light, till the new dawn...

[@angrycat3183]

“I’ve been looking forward to this.” -Count Dooku

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Count Dooku knows what's up

[@ranchdressing1037]

How lucky are we to be a receptive organism, witnessing the works of many other living beings and combining all of those materials and knowledge and manipulation of the total vibrations of it all while on a floating ball of liquid rock into one astounding video. You are a remarkable being. Thank you for this gift.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Isn’t that wild when you think about it? Collectively we create by-products that otherwise could never be fathomed

[@ranchdressing1037]

@@RyanZPianoGuy You put it so nicely simple lol.. One gift my woman is getting is a automatic sauce pan stirrer for Christmas, we live in unique times lol

[@Evys]

yet it's so understandable, even though we all perceive each piece differently as our visions lens never quite is the same as anothers

[@robertpolasek4656]

Goldarnit Mr Lamar. You use your tongue perdier than a $20 hoor!

[@onlytrueifitsfacts8661]

Exactly thank's God!

[@bankaisage34]

Ok so I can’t be the only one crying from how beautiful this is

[@bluelfsuma]

3:52 I think this is my favorite sound from a piano. It's reminiscent of droplets, a sound I don't hear enough from the instrument.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I love that sound too. I need to do more of those!

[@SimonLoveridge]

The counter melody in the middle at 1:58 is truly masterful!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I kinda love it:) I don’t remember how I came up with it though 😅

[@arbolsoya1390]

I played this at my grandpas funeral and he came back to life

[@JoelCamposPlays]

Lmao

[@davidcangas4006]

Noy You hace a mask from him

[@ResurrectedElvenMonk]

"Believe in your strengths, believe." - Happy Mask Salesman -

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I should post that on a sticky note somewhere in my home haha

[@hatti...]

Okay, this is just beautiful. Normally I like covers but have an innate bias to the original, but this is special. It sounds like a continuation of the original. The original Song of Healing sounds both soothing and painful, as the process of healing is good, but isn't easy. It sounds like the beginning stages of healing, where the grief is still strong in your mind and youre just beginning to shed your sorrow. But this version sounds like the final stage of healing. The harmonies are beautiful with less signs of darkness. When you finally reach acceptance, as you leave your struggles in the past and feel happiness again. I lost a friend recently and this reminds me of that process. If the original Song of Healing continued on throughout the process of moving on, I think it would become this.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I very much intended to change the harmonies to reflect the change of healing. I appreciate your attention to detail. I’m glad you have found healing in your life. Thanks for sharing.

[@korbital]

To be honest, this was the first song I learned on my piano. of course this is "a little much" but as soon as I learned to play the piano this was the first song I learned. now i want to learn this version of the song. at least, as much of it as I can

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks for sharing that, good luck in your endeavor! 🙂

[@korbital]

@@RyanZPianoGuy k

[@tumultuousv]

Why say the same thing twice

[@Moderrnclassic]

This wasn’t too much in excessive. It’s like you completed and added an original idea inspired from the original track. I hear so many influences but words of my opinion and how this song makes me feel does not do your cover justice whatsoever. This cover is in a league of its own and I’m glad you poured your heart on this arrangement because it has touched me and I know so many others. You are truly blessed in your gifting and talent. This was perfect and very ethereal and spiritual. So beautiful and encapsulating. The sound of a lifetime you just played. God bless you man, thank you. ❤❤️‍🩹🙏🏽

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹🥲

[@rawman44]

I practically never comment to give praise, but I have to. This is beautiful. Majora's Mask means a lot to me and hearing an honest full rendition made from this song is just something else. Thank you for making this.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I’m glad I could help be albeit small a highlight of your day:)

[@kolbecha]

Okay, this is easily one of your best covers to date imo! Majoras mask is truly one of the greatest zelda games ever!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Agreed! Majora’s Mask is my favorite! And it’s incredible it was made in a year! I can’t decide if I like that one or BotW/TotK better. But Majora’s Mask is just 🤌🏼

[@misterioman2.0]

Majoras mask is a really good game but im always in a fight to decide between zelda twilight princess, ocarina of time or majoras mask.

[@kolbecha]

@@misterioman2.0 oh I totally agree. My favorite has always and will always be Twilight princess, majoras mask is definitely second for me

[@LoopBuddy]

AGREED!

[@neowolfram7215]

Not only was this amazing, at 3:41 The way it sounded was almost some sort of distant memory, or maybe like an old recording, filling you with Nostalgia. Also sorry if this is a weird take-

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Not at all!

[@AnimeIsMeName]

I dunno why but the end part reminds me of super Mario world game over

[@codplayermw2457]

This cover is absolutely astonishing. I had an old friend recently take his life for sad reasons and this made me remember all the times we had fun together and how much he meant to me. Thank you so much for bringing these memories to me and making me remember him ❤️❤️

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I’m glad I could help in some small way. My condolences 🙏🏼

[@PurpleTheta]

Are you actually the Happy Mask Salesman? Seriously. I am blown away how beautiful this cover was. Words can’t express how I’m feeling. It’s something you feel. Something you experience. Something you give. Feels like my soul left my body and followed along with each note you played. This is something I haven’t felt in a very long time. It’s like if I’m experiencing the entire Zelda series all over again for the first time. I’m a grown-man in his 30s. Crying in his bed at 4:30am. Thank you for Healing me. 💚💙❤️

[@PortalMatrix]

You realize that nothing will be the same. Looking back on your childhood and reliving those memories feels like a different life that you remember vividly but cannot grasp. Memories that will soon fade but you hold on to so tightly, fearing the day they do disapear. You hold onto them so tightly you forget to enjoy them while you still have them, and only think of how you will never be able to relive them. Everything was colorful. Everything was beautiful. It all slipped away before you even realized it. You didn't notice the good times leaving until they were gone, and now you cannot bring them back..

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Those will forever be the most cherished memories. However the best way to do deal with that is to make new ones 🙂

[@ErikCPianoman]

Amazing work and great playing. One of the best arrangements of this theme I've ever heard. I'm curious if you have any sheets for this. I'd love to take a deeper look at it/Play it myself.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I just used the basic sheet music, but I’ve written the notation on it to help me with the part starting at 1:58. I’ll be uploading it to Patreon this weekend.

[@user-bz9qe2vj2w]

you certainly could bring someone back from de the graveyard with this version; what a piece

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Whoops 🫢 🧟‍♂️

[@Talonfall]

I’ll spare the sob story and just say: Thank you for this wonderful cover

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

You are welcome, hope it helped

[@Dxm2000andNinju]

Gosh, this is somewhere between a "Fromsoft dramatic conclusion" version and a "Miyazaki things are beginning" version, and I love it.

[@Sholver]

0:58 okay that was a nice addition

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Pretty sure I stole that from Kyle Landry if memory serves me right

[@Lonk419]

I-I dont know what to say... This is a flood of emotions. The longer the song goes the more crazy my emotions get. Thank you.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

It is my pleasure

[@Ultimat3Link]

This is straight up one of the most beautiful renditions I’ve heard.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks 🥹

[@LoafOfBreadies]

How underrated this guy is should be a crime

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I’m afraid until the KZbin algorithm blesses me otherwise that may forever be the case 😄

[@LoafOfBreadies]

@@RyanZPianoGuy Hopefully you are blessed by the KZbin gods

[@killer-vn5yl]

Absolutely wonderful, i met majora's mask by Ben Drowned's creepypasta (such nostalgia), and i'm in love with the music, very good work, man, you should be more known. "You shouldn't have done that"

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Interesting way to eventually be connected to the music Majora’s Mask 🤔

[@Manga678Shiro]

I listened so many piano covers in my life, and only two of them made me cry. This one is one of them. Thank you, you did a fantastic job.

[@midknight1337]

This is one of the most powerful renditions I've heard of this song. Even if only for a few minutes, it's nice to have such a beautiful song to put my inner worries to rest. Thank you

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

That’s what I’m hear for :)

[@RedSpade37]

I would say it's exactly the right amount. Powerful and perfect.

[@xK9Karnagex]

I literally never comment on KZbin videos, but this was insane. The best cover I have heard of this song, closely followed by ErikC. Such a good job, thank you for blessing my ears today.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you for your kind words and letting me know:D

[@johangelrodriguez6835]

Each day, piano players flex with all of their keys No, I'm not jealous at all

[@therealmorganofficial]

I can’t stop coming back to this. So good. I only played a little of the game but loved the music a lot.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

You should go play the game all the way through!

[@ethanlar]

Easily the best arrangement of the Song of Healing ever. Thanks for the amazing experience.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Glad I could deliver ☺️

[@cat007ification]

Fucking gorgeous. This means so much to me. I won't go into detail, but I've lost so much this year, especially in August. So this is poetically fitting and feels oddly timed. This is perfect. Just thank you. 🫶🥺 Here's to better days. 🥂

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Better days are ahead 🙂

[@datguy5818]

Hope youre ok.

[@jakehsu9105]

The way you played this song made this song so much better then the original, this song was absolutely🔥and deserves more recognition. Thank you for this.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊

[@reverseflash4199]

This was the most amazing cover I have ever listened to. I thought "a little much" would be taken in a very sad or melancholic way but making it dramatic is wonderful too. Thank you for sharing this with us :) I will learn to play this piece.

[@begonedamen]

Using this song to heal, genuinely beautiful cover.

[@narrator-bf]

this might be the most epic version of the song of healing like half way throught it gets frickin insane

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🤘🏼

[@Azarel410]

The happy mask salesman when he's alone at the inside of the clock:

[@valen5188]

my new favorite cover of this song, amazing man!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Woooo 🙌🏼 thanks!!

[@Treethenics]

I’ve watched this at least 20 times because it’s that good, hopefully watching this many times will let me play it myself 😂

[@jim1816]

Well.. consider me healed. Great and beautiful cover. :)

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Haha well thank you:)

[@Zinc876]

A beautiful cover. Thanks for this rendition..still my favorite piece composed by Koji Kondo

[@Chzrm3]

Absolutely beautiful. You've added so much of yourself to a piece of music that was already iconic. I genuinely loved your performance here and can't wait to see more from you. Best of luck in your life, my friend. :)

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you for your kind words! I wish the best for you, too 😊

[@YanSay]

This cover is so amazing! Really liked your interpretation of that precious theme

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you! It turned out really well!

[@AdelaideAshbluff]

Such a sad tune... it brings back sad memories and happy ones.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

No truer words could be said

[@niorkon]

man this is one of the greatest covers that i ever hear, u are awesome

[@WhiteWolfTechGaming]

Brought a tear to my eye... bravo. Incredibly beautiful rendition of the Song of Healing.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks, I’m pleased with how it turned out:)

[@zeylegend9868]

wow this piece is very emotional and so beautiful! Very nice work thank you ^^

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

My pleasure ☺️

[@AnthonyBrende66]

This is so perfect

[@gensteps923]

I was listening to your fairy fountain cover earlier and thinking about how amazing you are at doing Zelda themes, wondering what you would cover next. Then i see you uploaded this! Amazing rendition!

[@benjaminwolak4996]

The song of healing can never be too much, beautifully done

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks man!

[@Pearl7sp]

been sick for the past month or so and have been starting to heal. it’s hard but i know there’s light past this

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

You got this! Hope you find joy in the journey back! 🙏🏼

[@johannesschneider5209]

my man, thank you for another great interpretation of one of the great zelda pieces. coming back to your channel since you covered the serenade of water which is still my favourite version I have heard on YT so far! keep it up!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

I will do that! 🙏🏼

[@alf9638]

Just beautiful. Will keep coming back to these...

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹

[@DoctorDJJones]

The happy mask salesman taught us how to play this song all those years ago. Now its time to return to him and show him how its done. He has that massive organ but barely uses any keys, you should pay him a visit and show him how to truely play this song.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Haha that organ was wild 😆

[@exadosedboss6594]

this is sick this just needs a full orchestra playing it

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

That would be dope

[@alfonzo6320]

That wasn't a bit much, it was the perfect amount! 💯

[@kevgmei]

Thank you so much; I just stubmed on this! Life is hard, but this tune makes it feel like everything is ok

[@CornChowder809]

Absolutely stunning

[@MothMann420]

Why did j start crying listening to this? The song truly is powerful.😢

[@ravio777]

Absolutely beautiful! Definitely going into my favorites for sure. Keep up the wonderful work man, I love the "but its a little much" series.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Appreciate you! And yeah, that’s my favorite series to do 😊 sometimes they take a little time though

[@carlosfelipebustoscarrillo3210]

1:58 Excelente idea, suena genial

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Es mi parte favorita ☺️

[@dwalters98]

@@RyanZPianoGuy that bit is incredible, with the middle voice ascending and descending separate from the melody.

[@AcetonBeralther]

Your "The Legend of Zelda but it's a little much" songs have become some of my favorite Covers I've ever heard, particularly this one. Amazing work, I'm excited to see what the future holds for you and your channel!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

For 2024? More Majora’s Mask:)

[@AcetonBeralther]

@@RyanZPianoGuy Playing with my heart right now 😭

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

@@AcetonBeralther 🤣

[@prodzy4720]

I love this cover, its absolutely beautiful :)

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks, I poured a little of my heart and soul into it 🥹

[@Darkula_dnb]

this is so beatiful and nice

[@TK-985]

This reminds me of My neighbours dog who died 2 years ago she was a really nice dog she was cute she was nice she was perfect but she got really sick and died i still miss her i knew her really well.😢😢😢😢

[@Duhemsounds]

Very beautiful and powerful version Ryan

[@Aham2.0-fo9bw]

I almost cry listening this angel's gift

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

🥹

[@angrybirdmaster3816]

“If you leave that mask out there, something TERRIBLE is going to happen!”

[@zachjackson390]

Masterful performance well done. One of my favorite games still to this day.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thank you! Poored my heart and soul into this one 🙂

[@entertainment3323]

I MEVER FELL LIKE THAT, I PROMISE THIS TRANSFER ALL OF ME TO ANOTHER WORLD😢 THANKS SO MUCH

[@_FLY_ARIEL]

I love listening to this cover while I read. It‘s just to perfect :o

[@kaputtaa]

Wow.. That‘s a master piece out of a master piece

[@vampirelordyugioh]

I love it!

[@lazarussevy2777]

so . . . beautiful.

[@Youraveragecartoonfan]

Wow this cover is beautiful ❤

[@HatosukeWataridori]

god damn that was incredible

[@superpaper64ssj]

This song its really good, thanks you very much

[@smallesttaz4518]

Sounds great!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Thanks!

[@133Kuro]

Beautiful!

[@jamesredline1352]

Okay well that was phenomenal. As per usual. I love these covers. You are who inspired me to learn piano. Also people reading this. Please. If you have a copy of Majora’s Mask please hold it tight. We will never get a game like this ever again.

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Agreed. The game is a treasure 🥹

[@Kebeo2]

Thank you Your song touched my soul

[@pyronix4095]

magical.

[@enderjora]

Another banger!

[@RyanZPianoGuy]

Heck ya! I have more exciting covers coming through the pipeline. Hopefully I can get them out sooner than later. Stay tuned! ✌🏼

[@davidclark8840]

I thought it was fantastic. Thank you for sharing

[@silentknight6272]

How it used to sound when I was little care free and no worries. Amazing!!!

[@SlinkyDrinky]

beautiful

[@pochikkoo]

Este es el cóver más sentimental y hermoso que he escuchado de Song of Healing 🩷

[@therealmorganofficial]

YES

[@capritv4135]

you are very talented

[@iCantFindAUserName6]

Wow..... Just.... Wow.