Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Tears of the Kingdom - Hateno Village

[@therese_grimsdottir]

Your voice is so nostalgic. My husband and I were listening to you when we got engaged, and we just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in July. All of our kids that we have had since then enjoy your music too. Thank you for the smooth and groovy tunes over the years! 🎶❤

[@chosen_mizzy]

Love this Hope nothing but the best for your marriage and family

[@HDGamerofficial]

This is too hecking wholesome and I love it!! I wish y’all the best 😊

[@SuperNekomi]

I relate to this! I used to use his cover of "Aquatic Ambience" to put my son to sleep when he was a baby.... now he's turning 10! ;_;

[@therese_grimsdottir]

​@@SuperNekomiwe did the same for our oldest! Her favorite was Smooth's "Little Big Planet".

[@eternalgamer9270]

Well, I know it's a bit late but happy anniversary!😁👍

[@mckaylalucas3620]

Tears of the Kingdom came out during the last trimester of my pregnancy, and whenever my daughter was born in August, I began to hum and "sing" melodies from the game to her. I just played this video around her, and she immediately looked at my phone and began to coo. The power of music is incredible! ❤ Awesome cover!!

[@Mayonnaise_Masterson]

Congrats!

[@dizdudekev]

Same! My son was born a year ago and Smooth McGroove has been a source of calm for him too. :)

[@biohazard_guy]

This is the power of videogames in our lives! I wish the best for your family!💕

[@Allplussomeminus]

🥲❤

[@mckaylalucas3620]

@@Mayonnaise_Masterson Thank you! 👶🏻😄

[@JuIio]

Time to make a korok machine that sings acapella

[@said11101]

Yeah

[@Ninjaananas]

No Korok remained unharmed during the production.

[@leko8398]

Koro-oke? I am gonna see myself out now.

[@Arshys]

hahahahahhaa

[@Arshys]

@@leko8398omg best name ever

[@billyfarmer3435]

Smooth, I wanted to say that your work transcends language and culture. I live in Japan and my little daughters have grown up listening to you since before they could walk. They call you "ba-ba-ba oniisan," and were so happy when I told them you were back and making new music. My oldest daughter is autistic, and when she was really little she would panic whenever we tried to brush her teeth before bed. We discovered that playing your rendition of "Song of Storms" from a long time ago enabled her to relax and get through it each night. Thank you so much, from Nagoya!

[@gyinagal]

Now this is some wholesome content

[@saplingdatree4111]

ba-ba-ba oniisan has got to be the cutest name I have ever heard

[@jamesperdido9133]

Thank you for sharing I love hearing stories like this

[@madduxnagel6935]

Oh, my heart… I can feel it thawing

[@EchidnaKida]

Ba ba ba big bro is now cannon.

[@HoboKingNiklz]

What I really appreciate about Smooth is how thorough he is. He catches everything. He knows every little fill, how every note bends, every background trill that's supposed to sneak in. I've never heard a Smooth cover where I thought "Aw man, he missed that little thingy there," or "he bent that note with weird timing." He picks these pieces apart and learns them intimately, in a way few cover artists are willing or able to.

[@NotTheCIA1961]

To further this, he's not only wonderful to listen to but he's entertaining to watch. Each camera is its own gem of fun.

[@dewinmoonl]

Power of drummers

[@Mikabii]

I only just now realized just how much I've missed your singing. This is such a nice gift to brighten up our day.

[@JasonAllentheking]

Two Smooth videos in a week! I'm digging this new release schedule!

[@silverdamascus2023]

Nope, it took a week for a new video to come.

[@doo_lyss]

lmao XD@@silverdamascus2023

[@Bsdel]

To be fair, he had a few years to prep 😂

[@saplingdatree4111]

not quite, but close enough, I also do like the new release schedule

[@silverdamascus2023]

@@Bsdel Prep? He was sick. Hope that now, he is cured.

[@GlitchxCity]

Hateno Village became home base in BOTW and just felt a warmth of solitude. Even in TOTK there was a strong familiarity and I JUST COUDLN'T LEAVE. Felt the same listening to this haha! Lovely cover and glad to have you back! ❤

[@RedShirtGuy96]

I havent played Botw since release and i havent played totk yet, but even hearing this acapella I am still filled with the same feelings I had years ago playing it for the first time.

[@PlantMan64]

First Mario 64, now TotK, you’re really hitting all the greats

[@tonylim3026]

Back in 2012 when my son was just a toddler, I'd put him to sleep to your music. Today, we still pop in and listen to these covers for nostalgia. Thank you for making great content and memories for my son and I.

[@littlestellyx]

Ohhh that’s so cute 🥰❤️

[@RedShirtGuy96]

My parents did this for me with Kenny Loggins tracks like Rainbow Connection. It must be something about the tone of voice in the vocals and the melody.

[@Shikaku_ma_roo]

おお！！更新されてる！！ 9年前からずっと楽しませて貰っている身としては元気な姿見れるだけでもめっちゃ嬉しい☺️ 今回も素晴らしい✨

[@hakaseru_omutsu]

自分も声出して喜びました笑

[@H.T_bro]

それなすぎ

[@gosple2]

Can we all just appreciate that Smooth is still putting out content after all these years? Thank you, sir!

[@Xp070]

The gentle calm of Hateno Village's theme works perfectly as an acapella. Awesome Job!

[@Takanasi-y7x]

ちょっと明るい雰囲気なのマジで好き！復活してくれて嬉しい！

[@nintendowang9661]

时隔这么久终于有看到您的新作品了。每次看到您的新作品，又让我回忆起玩那些游戏时内心的感动，并且您的演绎让我又有新的体验，仿佛在游玩新的作品一样。祝您身体健康，万事如意。

[@Moegivesmelife]

Thanks for all the good stuff over the years! Hateno is my favorite village theme in BotW/TotK!

[@solangelhimitsu7792]

thank you for this soothing music!

[@kaiiboraka]

heh, more like... 'smoothing' music... 😏

[@TheRealSkeletor]

@@kaiiborakaMcGrooving music

[@玄米星]

nice supa!

[@Nathan55411]

Hateno Village is without a doubt the single greatest home town/village/hubworld that I've ever encountered in a video game. I could never really describe why I loved the place so much other than it felt more like home than any other place. A cozy little village on a hill with a couple of small farms and windmills here and there and a house that you slowly build up and add things to more and more, even with a few slots to hang up your favorite weapons for display, not to mention the super cozy music. I always ended each of my sessions playing this game going to Link's house, removing all the armor and unequipping my weapons, sleeping until morning in the bed, saving my game, and turning it off. I genuinely could not explain why I always did this. It just felt right. I've seen somebody point out that apparently you can't see Hyrule Castle from Hateno Village because of the hills. I have not verified this, but if that's the case, that might help explain my love for this place. Your entire adventure, the great calamity is looming over the castle in clear sight, a world ending threat constantly in view. Yet, Hateno Village is one of the few places you'd get away from all the worries and take a true moment of rest. Sure, this might also be the case for Kakariko in the same game, but not only is Kakariko Village a little more cramped than cozy with its giant cliffs completely surrounding it, it is also simply not your home. Then comes Tears of the Kingdom. It was kind of a shame yet really cute that it became Zelda's house instead of Link's. The mushrooms however... I really didn't like. I straight up was a Reede supporter in Tears of the Kingdom because he fought to keep the old rustic feel of Hetno Village around, and I could not for the life of me figure out if there were some way to make sure that Reede wins the mayoral election and avoided doing Cece's sidequests. No election came, so I finally tried asking around for some guidance on this and my friends told me that I can't exactly make either one win or lose, and I can't get rid of the mushrooms, but there will be a happy ending out of it. I was rather upset about this, but decided to push thorough and do Cece's sidequests to figure out what happened. It wasn't the ending of that quest line that got me, but rather, delivering mushrooms to the village folk. There was one NPC in particular, an older fellow that stated that they're not really into this new fad, but if it made the little ones happy, then that was all that mattered. Personally, I really do not like children, I find them to be rather annoying and the trends they follow and stuff they watch is significantly worse than when I was a kid. This one single NPC however gave me a whole different perspective though. If this is what makes them happy, then that is all that matters. I may still be young, but I'm not a kid anymore. Just as my childhood has passed, so too has Link's time in Breath of the Wild's Hateno Village. The best thing to do is keep the torch burning strong as I pass it on to the next person, and hold those great memories near and dear to me. Oh yeah, thank you Smooth McGroove!

[@eyem_]

Gracias por escribir esto literalmente es lo que yo siento y lo has explicado de la mejor manera, siempre me pongo a jugar para pasar un rato en Hateno y Kakariko

[@TayoEXE]

Your quality has never once degraded. This is so relaxing~

[@Yell0wThere173]

Can't agree more

[@flutterbree]

I don't have much, nor can I afford Patreon consistently, but here's something while I have it. We're glad to have you back!

[@TheEighthWorld]

I nearly teared up when you started singing. You were one of my first favorite artists ever and I can't describe how happy I am now that you're back. I was worried that you would never return or that your health had gotten too bad to continue music but now a huge part of my childhood is back :D Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@EdmanXERO]

Were they tears... of the kingdom?

[@IQSim]

@@EdmanXERO You just made me laugh AND cry. :D

[@YakitoriKING]

久しぶりに聞けた！あなたのような天才が戻ってきたことに感謝🎉

[@FullElvenLLC]

My husband and I have listened to you for SO long, and now our kids have too. Your covers give my youngest who has ADHD something to stim along to, as he founds comfort in vocal stimming. It's unlocked a love of music in him, so thank you for that!

[@꼬마돈까스]

오늘도 좋은 영상 감사합니다 영상 하나 하나가 작품입니다. 감동받고갑니다.

[@FlashStar2491]

Oh my god you did my favorite song from this game 😭 Thank you for the lovely music

[@electroman4290]

❤

[@TeddySaxbang5690]

I am already crying 😭 💗 😆

[@rehmsmeyer]

😭😭😭😭😢😢😢😭😭😭

[@rehmsmeyer]

Literally cring rn

[@MJ-sy2en]

The Grooves fading in and out are perfect. Well done.

[@Sleeepy.]

It's so nice to see you actively uploading so many years later, I don't watch often, but popping in and out to listen every few months/ year or so is so pleasant and to see such a level of consistency is amazing

[@だこう-h1z]

わたしは日本人です。 あなたがまたアップロードしてくれるのはとても嬉しいことです。

[@cosygracegames]

This is beautiful, I love those dissonant notes in there, and the voice coming in and out~ one of my favorite songs!

[@saitenhexer]

I'm listening to you, since your Zelda Overworld Video. In this long Time i got married, built a House and have two wonderful children. Now you' ve done an A Capella of my favorite Zelda Game. I just want to say: Thank you Smooth ❤❤❤ Nice Greetings from Germany ❤❤❤

[@TuxedoMagnum]

I have yet to play Tears of the Kingdom (or much of Breath of the Wild, sadly. Late to the Switch game!), but man. I love this track. First time hearing it, and it's your version! That's pretty cool to me.

[@princesidon413]

The memories (even though Totk is a newer game) I have with this song is great, one of my favorite songs in the games.

[@secretsquirrel6666]

How do you always sing my favorite songs?! I play hateno village as background music while working ❤

[@casamino]

So much great music in this game, but best theme overall. I feel home every time I go back.

[@porterjones9659]

Another unbelievably beautiful arrangement! What makes me happier than you releasing new songs, though, is the fact that you're doing it at your own pace and just doing things you love right now. Thanks as always for sharing your talents with us, but thanks for taking care of yourself too! Hope you're doing well!

[@JubileuPeum]

Bro no way SmoothMcGroove does still making content! I've traveled through a nostalgia tunnel to far 2014 listening to and 'singing' along with my cousin your Kirby Gourmet Race's capella. Congrats for the aweasome content. 10 years after this, your videos still spectacular

[@nnarect4408]

It’s only when you are blessed with uploads like this do you realize how much you have missed this man’s content

[@chrisreems]

so happy to have you back ☺

[@egoleo6693]

Its so nice to see Smooth Mcgroove back in action. Been listening since 2012 😃

[@electricwolf4971]

I'm just so glad your back it felt like year cause it was, but it's just been so long i practically grew up listening to your covers thank you

[@ethanwoolwine6226]

Man, I’m so glad you’re back and keeping it rolling with fantastic covers like always. Keep it up Smooth!

[@vibinseal]

we really need Ride (night) version of your song!!!!

[@PirateFrodoPotter]

I did not expect to get chills from this being so beautiful; thank you!

[@Beave73]

I have listened to this song 20 different ways over 100 times, and hearing you hit the chorus brought me chills like I was experiencing this song for the first time again. Thank you for being you.

[@mino-t4d]

改めて聴くとめちゃくちゃいい曲だな〜

[@SlimeKingK]

Feels new and nostalgic at the same time, and the theme has always been the most calm and welcoming thin. Thank you for this! It's great to see you again.

[@eduardogarcescabezuelo8872]

- Smooth : " Parará ? " + Yo : " Creo que no "

[@goranpiljic9362]

Hateno Village is my favourite town theme by far. You can't imagine the grin on my face when this was at the top of my youtube feed. Wonderful rendition, as always. You're an inspiration.

[@ArgZagone]

THE KING IS BAAACK !

[@shmego1671]

Your music was all I listened to whenever I studied all through high school and into college. A decade later, I still love listening to your music and I'm always so happy when I see your new posts. You are an absolute legend, and never stop creating!

[@michaellaselig]

This is literal perfection.

[@meganyeti8747]

I almost cried. I love hateno and its music so much

[@johnprager662]

KZbin has become a better place now that you're back. Very inspiring to see how high quality your covers are as a musician.

[@drnapkins1]

My childhood is flashing in front of my eyes. I went through middle school listening to your a capella covers, and I was always so excited to see a new upload

[@delta_rook6285]

Stellar stuff!

[@Shimus36]

Your high notes are angelically tuned. Goosebumps. It reminds ya of visiting the village brand new, for the first time..

[@ジュン-j6q]

更新されてて嬉しい😄 また聴けると思うと心が踊ってくる(^^)

[@platinumequinox]

DAMN, SMOOTH IS ON THE MOVE!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@axellara3353]

I LOVE to see you again singing our favourite songs! Stay cool pal!

[@_Toxicity]

I could listen to this on loop for 8 hours while I sleep. So lovely.

[@luckycharms7835]

Another certified banger 👌 I can only imagine how glorious the ToTK theme would be done by you. 👀

[@MinecraftianDragon]

I met this guy nearly 10 years ago at a small retro gaming convention. Amazing dude. Good to see you doin this stuff again. Definitely a welcome callback.

[@Darkplasma26]

Now this is a release schedule i can get behind. Lovely video my friend!

[@grannyp7060]

This is gorgeous, now I have to play the game again lol

[@BooTube5]

Your voice singing this is very soothing. And with your cat in the top right too [0:10] this is just a great song to listen to at the end of the day

[@cestunhareng]

Hi, I just wanted to say I started following you when I was 13 and still searching myself and thinking about the future. Today I just received my engineer diploma. Thank you for those 10 years.

[@Requinix17]

This is such a Zelda town theme 😂 Well done! There are a lot of things going on in this piece, and with the slow tempo of the song you can really hear everything nicely. You could sing me to sleep with this 😊

[@undone001]

You are the only singer I want to hear scooping notes. Glad you're back.🐈‍⬛

[@Matt.Larose]

Always so good to hear. Love these! Now if you excuse me.. I need to go play TOTK.

[@nj_loz]

heyy matt!!

[@sherimoon]

My daughter and I missed you.💜 We love your music and listen to it together. Greetings from Germany.

[@LitaLea]

Can I get the 5 hour long version?

[@Xeonryu]

Much Love you Groovy Lad!!!❤

[@FuuzBeeen]

Second round from Smooth since his recent return, glorious grooves as always, never a letdown in any way, glad to have you with us

[@Michela]

It's so good to see your face pop up again on my KZbin recommendations

[@XML-PRODUCTIONS568]

it's been such a long time since i heard your singing man this feels so nostolgic fr its actually making me want to cry

[@snestalgica2897]

Thank you sir for this peaceful song, stay strong and keep being awesome man. Me and my brother been following you for looong years. You’re so special man keep doing what you love doing. Salutations from Morocco 🇲🇦

[@ABigDoofus0202]

This soothed my soul :,) thank you for covering one of my favorite songs in zelda

[@TheDigitalWatcher]

Your acapella has become so soothing to me over the years. Hearing a new video from you has become like getting home and taking a load off. Thanks you for being such a great source of good vibes for so many years!

[@thelightseeker94]

This is a great channel for showcasing the history and quality that video game music has to those that aren't gamers but music lovers .

[@mrsdragonite]

Oh my god, the backing "violin" vocals gave me chills!! Hateno Village is one of my favorite tunes in this game!! Lookout Landing would be phenomenal! My husband and I are always echoing off of each other, humming it in the house 😂

[@Kidai_]

The fact that this man still does these songs till this day is so awesome, lots of love and I hope you continue❤❤❤

[@hylianroyalty2296]

Another Smooth upload in the same week?! Heck yeah! Sound amazing as always :D

[@Squiddon64]

You are helping me cope with end of evangelion.

[@mak22223]

Glad you are back :)

[@TankyCrobat]

I've lost track of how many years it's been, but I'm still amazed after all this time

[@RebeccaETripp]

I like seeing the ones that fade in and out with those ephemeral violins!

[@Cruiseshipcarl]

You've really outdone yourself with this one. Masterpiece.

[@nachoquesoso947]

I SOOOOOO wanna hear you doing the Korok Maraca Dance!! Uchacalacala Uchacalacala Cha CHA!!

[@evandavis5223]

The way the 2 extra Smooths fade in and out is so cool.

[@michelzwiers7742]

Man,I really have been watching/listening to you for a solid 10 years now. While I haven't listened to all your stuff, what I have listened to is still some of my favourite music to this day. Here's to another 10 years of some of the best music I've heard

[@theblubus]

I WAS NOT READY FOR THE NEW SEASON TO START LIKE THIS thank you 🥹

[@tyresr]

Brings back memories of chilling in Hateno village in Botw, I love this

[@fallen_cookie]

My absolute favourite track in the game, so it's truly amazing to see you cover it! Thank you soooo much 😊

[@andrewsteele604]

best song in the modern Zelda games. Just pure bliss 😌☮️✌️

[@a7x_fer]

Fico Feliz que tenha voltado com os vídeos! Admiro seu trabalho! Sou do Brasil.

[@poppylem]

BOTW and TOTK OSTs have just some of the best OSTs in the world for me, Hateno village has one of those music that just instantly calms you down and you clearly gave it justice !

[@gammaknife167]

I'm crying with happiness. So happy you're back and with my favourite game of all time. I'd be over the moon if you covered more songs from the game

[@eliseoc.g.6465]

This is where I finished my last playthrough in BOTW. After it I cried. Wonderful song

[@riceandbeansowo4165]

Omg what a wonderful day it is to see the McGroovester is back! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Wonderful arrangement as always

[@PedroManX]

That's really good!!!