Zelda II - COMPLETE SOUNDTRACK on Solo Piano (The Adventure of Link)

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Check out my recording of the entire Final Fantasy IV Soundtrack! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIStk6mOds6dpa8si=ME7f9dYd93dCm2so

[@purpleschala]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE ZELDA AND I WILL FIGHT THE ENTIRE FANDOM IN ITS DEFENSE UNTIL THE DAY I DIE LOL 😍😍😍😍 god the nostalgia love how you expanded these short little themes, love you for doing this!!!!!! ❤❤

[@MrMLD1972]

💝

[@iyasugames]

For real, I really liked this game growing up. I was shocked to hear that a lot of people aren't fans, but I agree, their opinions are objectively wrong lol

[@sveendaag]

One of my favs, too! I didn't realize until recently how many ppl hated on it. This may have been the second game I ever played on NES at my friend's house

[@TransientWitch]

It may not be my favorite of the Retro Legends (the Oracle games take that spot for me!) - No need to fight me, though. It's all kinds of fun in its own right!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

hahaha thank you so much, Ruby!!!

[@halloweendad]

Played this game for hours and hours. A very memorable part of my childhood.

[@ChrisRedfield1]

I'm in my 40s & got an NES later than most people. Around 89 to 90, my mom rented this game for me that I randomly saw & we loved it. I didn't play Zelda 1 until later, but to this day I'll declare this one here is my favorite. You've perfected the music here. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

[@spacelinx]

Zelda 2 gets a lot of hate within the Zelda and even NES fandom, but it's one of my all-time faves! I don't care!

[@MatthewBluefox]

It's me, Chris! - Is that you, Rebecca? =D

[@ChrisRedfield1]

@MatthewBluefox 😁💖

[@matty5492]

Incredible as always. Zelda 2 is probably the most underrated game of all time. The temple theme is amazing.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

So many memories of the Temple theme in that smash melee level where there's the little corner you can trap people in and get a gazillion percent without falling haha!

[@mavince]

@@AnimalisaKeys Ooh, a complete melee soundtrack would be most exquisite. Credit to BearKeys already having done something like that already. Would love to see your interpretation someday!

[@wietsefryslan2702]

This game is very underrated. Love the game. Lot of people nowadays don't play it because it seems to be too difficult. Play it smart and it is very do-able. Best zelda music. Play it once in some years and finish it. On topic: Great job, loved it!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you! It takes patience for me but I think I'm going to try another playthrough soon

[@wietsefryslan2702]

@@AnimalisaKeys If you need some advice on the game just let me know

[@elaynet382]

Play it with a GameGenie code that gives you infinite lives and you'll find it MUCH more forgiving. That one mechanic alone is responsible for 80% of the game's frustration.

[@yellowblanka6058]

It is definitely one of the more difficult Zelda games, though when you consider it in the wider pantheon of cheap-death, cheap-hit NES games it's probably one of the more balanced.

[@wietsefryslan2702]

@@yellowblanka6058 Play it smart. It is al about the experience points. Know how many upgrades you can get, Know how many temples there are. If you do it right, the game is a blast and not that hard anymore.

[@HighZ]

As soon as I saw Zelda 2 in the title I was hyped for the temple theme. You didn't disappoint at all, well done!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks so much!

[@adameves5970]

It's not a temple. It's a PALACE. Palace theme. Zelda has Dungeons. Zelda 2 has Palaces. Where the fuck did you get Temples from?

[@Necrostevo]

Town theme I could literally loop all day and not get bored. It's the perfect balance of uplifting and whimsical and on piano it really shines for the underlying melody.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

It's so relaxing!

[@steeziee5235]

Red dress lady offers healing.

[@mrnatelygrisse]

And we can only imagine what every naughty boy was thinking... Link got more love from fairies than Zelda

[@AnimalisaKeys]

It wasn't intentional to dress like her but I'm glad it worked out that way haha!!!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Lol, I thought the same thing, and also Zelda wore a red dress too ❤️

[@steeziee5235]

@@AnimalisaKeys was the green dress for Rydia?

[@AnimalisaKeys]

@steeziee5235 yes lol that one was on purpose

[@chrish8904]

Omg yessssss such an underrated Zelda game and soundtrack to go with it

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Agreed!

[@LloydTheHammer]

Yeah another complete soundtrack in the bag!! The original soundtrack is already so good and it sounds even better on piano! Your playing is great as always, Annalisa! Keep it up and can't wait for the next one!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you! Yeah the music really left an impression on me as a kid!

[@JordanDPiano]

Very lovely playing :)

[@TedMcAuley]

Brings back the best memories. I love this game and soundtrack.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Yayyy happy nostalgia!

[@NearLife4life]

Zelda II is my favorite Zelda game. That's right, I said it! It needed to be said; in my opinion it's the best one! I love this piano arrangement. The point of critique (if you ever would ask) I'd profess is this: Segue between themes using modulation, variation, foreshadowing and tempo shift. Rather than cutting each piece, weave them together like fabric. Create a continuous medley, if you will.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

You might like this hour-long zelda medley I did where I actually did create transitions between the tunes kzbin.info/www/bejne/enS8k2CBpcdgnqssi=UzkyEK9-ew5w66JP

[@Misa_Susaki]

I love Zelda 2!! ❤

[@AnimalisaKeys]

yay!!!

[@jamesg7905]

The battle theme from Zelda 2 is one of my all time favorites. You did awesome and the ending was great :)

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Mine, too! Thanks!

[@DisposedHeroVGM]

This is incredible! I really love what you did with the Temple theme. The Temple music was always my favorite from this game!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you. Temples are the best. Much better than Palaces or Dungeons.

[@Siper2]

The anxiety this game brings back from the '80s, oh man. 😂 This was great!!!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Return of Ganon... *Bwahahah!* 👹

[@RicoLen1]

OMG the Zelda 2 Temple theme has got to be my all-time favorite Zelda song. I mean, I love Gerudo Valley, but this temple theme is just tops.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Right?! It's SO good!!! Thanks for watching!

[@adameves5970]

Why are you all calling the Palaces temples? Zelda has dungeons. Zelda 2 has Palaces. Where does this temple nonsense come from?

[@AnimalisaKeys]

@adameves5970 dude this your third comment? some of us play smash bros, like, chill

[@RicoLen1]

@adameves5970 You know what? Fair enough, on the OST track listing it IS called Palace theme, but while I heard the song originally from Zelda 2, I learned the name of the song from Super Smash Bros Melee's soundtrack listing and there I would have sworn had I not just double checked that it was called the temple theme, but it's not, it's Great Bay Shrine. Though in the wiki, it does reference the temple theme from Zelda 2. I'm not sure where the name came from. That's kinda weird!

[@Metalguy86]

Zelda 2 The Adventures of Link will forever be my favorite Zelda game. It was one of the first video games I ever played. It was back in 89 and I'd play it with my mom and dad who grinded this game out. One of the best soundtracks in gaming, the level design, palaces and overworld is amazing, the combat is great and never gets old no matter how many times I've beaten it. Currently have been replaying it, so it was perfect timing coming across this. Amazing cover! I love this! You're so talented on piano, and nailed the entire soundtrack! Keep up the amazing work!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks so much!

[@utfitnessfan2847]

Beautiful performance as always. Love your music.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you

[@seraph82]

This was an eeeeaaaasy 18m 14s life decision to make. ❤ Haha, as weird as it is to say, your renditions of "battle," "town," and "inside a home" really elicited strong emotional/memory recall from my childhood. Ive heard a lot of zelda/zelda2 covers, but not of those songs, and I haven't really thought of them since then. Thanks for the really wonderful memories from childhood. This is easily one of the best Zeldas. Tied with Links Awakening for my fav. Your rendition of the boss theme made it hit at Chrono Trigger caliber. Well done!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you so much!

[@kennethchia4194]

So happy to see you decided to do this game. It was immensely frustrating to play, but I can't help but have a soft spot for it and its music.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

It's frustrating for me too, haha but same!

[@mannyl6301]

Very great rendition. Love the detail.

[@truffelsnuffler]

That. Was. Amazing. Thank you so very much for making this!! 🎶 🗡️

[@chyldofthebeat]

This was always one of my favorites (game and music)! This OST always stood out as being so bizarre and unexpected in the absolute best way. Already stoked upon hearing your expertly captured take on the intro! Double notes and fast arps ahoy!!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you!!!

[@Flammifleure]

Bless you for covering the music of my faovurite Zelda game.

[@TurdFerg117]

Probably my favorite soundtrack from them all and definitely top 3 game

[@AnimalisaKeys]

I'm obsessed with this music

[@COIFISHGAMING]

Masterpiece! Bravo! One of my favorite LOZ OST's underrated game and certainly an underrated performer right here!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Coifish!! Thank you so much!!!

[@LITTLE1994]

Very impressive. Not quite my favorite Zelda game, but the music from it is indeed memorable.

[@mike_oxlong813]

This is exquisite. I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes and I’m not sure why, you’ve unlocked something in the memory bank. Well done.

[@karlowma]

Great playing, love this soundtrack! Thank you :)

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Me too! thanks for listening!

[@MrBoomblaster]

Wow, you are very talented! Thanks for playing this for us!

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

I am Error. I love this piano rendition! Absolutely Perfect! I love the red dress, it sort of reminds me Zelda's red dress, or the healing ladies. 😍 idk why Zelda II Adventure's of Link gets hated on so much, I found it fun to play over and over again, the soundtrack was great!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you!

[@Johnny_Ultimate]

Oh wow! My favorite NES game and my favorite LOZ game of all time! I love hearing the music like this. I wish Nintendo would make a remake with music like this.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

I would LOVE these tunes to appear in some newer zelda games!

[@kayceecheshall2818]

Wow, beautiful. The Zelda 2 OST soundtrack is great but your playing adds so much emotional color that the NES couldn't muster.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you!

[@PragmatikReviews]

Ah, I feel this ost goes a little under appreciated. But it's nice that some songs still continue on in like smash and such! I feel it's a truly unique ost! Fantastic work, dear! Love seeing more of lesser done tracks!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you! I love this ost

[@alanpillow643]

I think I'll replay the game over the Thanksgiving weekend.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

YES!!!

[@TheReverendKevin]

This was actually the first Zelda game I played. I always liked it. Very nice rendition!

[@wietsefryslan2702]

Mine too, finished it sooo many times. Love the game, very underrated imo

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you!!!

[@matthewgaudet4064]

So 1988, lets go. Nostalgia here we come.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Hyyyype!

[@NearLife4life]

Not only did Zelda II come out, but Metallica's ...And Justice For All came out. A good year to be around!

[@LydianMaster]

Omg!!! I played the hell out of this game as a kid. Hard as hell but so satisfying once I beat it. All of these songs are bringing back those cherished memories, thank so much, you're the best gurl 😎🤘

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Right?! So nostalgic! We were obsessed with this music when I was a kid! Thanks for watching!

[@LydianMaster]

@AnimalisaKeys You're very welcome!! I love all of your work gurl 😎🤘

[@metalsquid]

Lovely arrangements. The first Zelda is iconic but I'll always love this one more.

[@marcr3240]

Zelda II was always underrated. I never even played Zelda I growing up (the rental store always had a busted cartridge) so this was way more nostalgic to me than hearing Zelda I music. Great job!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thank you! Both games are super nostalgic for me

[@LadySienna1]

The Adventure of Link is what made me into a gamer for most of my life. Chrono Trigger. Xenoblade Chronicles. Zelda 2 started it all.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Love Chrono Trigger! I play a lot of that music and some Xenoblade

[@timgeraci311]

That was fantastic. A beautiful performance of the most under appreciated soundtrack of the entire Zelda series.

[@TomAnderson7]

Back in the day I never got very far in this game. However I always thought the music was special. You play so beautifully and accurately. Thank you !

[@jimazo]

Beautifully played! I recently watched someone play through a fan remake of the game so appreciation for the soundtrack is fresh in my mind

[@AnimalisaKeys]

I saw something about a remake of this! It looked good

[@jasonjansen9831]

Love the sound of your piano. Soft, full in the low range but clear. Nice balance.

[@FredM80]

I played of lot at this game more than 30 years ago, and I still remember these musics ! (I replayed it sometimes too), you play it very well !

[@weirdybeardystuff9261]

Temple theme is quite possibly my favourite piece of VGM ever committed to cartridge. Beautiful rendition ❤ "Were you listening to me Neo, or were you looking at the woman in the red dress?" I think we all know what the answer would have been 😂

[@CryptoBullGod]

This is one of my alltime favorite games You brought out the beauty in all of the pieces

[@JohnnyD10055]

The most adventuresome soundtrack yet!

[@LesPetitsChefs]

Thank you for this awesome video. I love this soundtrack since i'm a kid. First Zelda game that I have played.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Yay!!!

[@matttyree1002]

Beautiful arrangement:D

[@nathanh6439]

And the adventure begins again!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

I think I'm gonna start a new playthrough soon!

[@NemesisDestiny]

​@@AnimalisaKeysI recommend you check out "link is adventuresome" it's a really excellent ROM hack that expands the original game without messing with anything

[@volcanoimage]

Well done! This was and still is my most favorite game from the 80's Zelda II!!!

[@flashsideways580]

Lovely. The Town theme gave me chills. Really transports you back.

[@premapoojitanananda7947]

I wish a lot of this music was in the newer Zelda games; beautiful 🥰

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Me too!!!! They should revive it more!

[@Kris-Wolverine-Matthews]

This was always my favorite Zelda game. I played it on Nintendo Switch recently and loved it still. Such great nostalgia. Zelda always had some of the best music. Tomb Raider as well.

[@Goonie85]

Love this ! Zelda 2 is one of my favorite Zelda games

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

This was quite amazing actually. Thank you for this fantastic performance. The phrase at the end of the battle theme was beautiful.

[@DualThreat1]

Phenomenal. Thanks for the arrangement! By the way, the Zelda 2 palace theme is the best Zelda song in the franchise.

[@DamienW1983]

My god the opening theme is beautiful. Listening to this took me back to 1992 when I first played it.

[@rl8962]

Yet another magnificent cover.

[@twotwofivethree]

I never managed to finish this game as a kid (got all the way to the last temple), I probably have even less chance as an adult, it was HARD.... The one thing I did love about it though was the music, it's wonderful and unique to this game as if it's in it's own Zelda universe.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

I STRUGGLE with this game! I was better at games when I was 14

[@thatswedishguy638]

One of my favorite NES soundtracks, Zelda 2 was the first game in the series I played myself and it is to this day one of my favorites.

[@retrodrummer]

This is one of my childhood's soundtracks I love most. Like a lot your arrangements and interpretation, specially the "boss theme". Thank you for making this! 💜💜💜

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks so much

[@nostalgiadreamsmusic]

Great job! Really underrated soundtrack. Also love the small alterations and ending bits you put in there!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks! I agree it's underrated, I wish these tunes appeared in new Zelda games!

[@chipe420]

Amazing performance. You’re priceless! This soundtrack confused the F out of me as a kid, because I could tell it wasn’t koji kondo. Now I just see it as different but completely equal to the other great osts in the franchise. I love playing the drums along to it.

[@Sco6014]

This zelda is like a fever dream. Awesome covers love it love it love it! I love the arrangements you pick out!

[@KK-hq6xt]

O dang this soundtrack is underrated. Great work

[@zackmeece4723]

Absolutely amazing!! Very well done 👏

[@juliofioretto]

Aww thank you so much! I just played Zelda 2 Enhanced PC Edition and your art completed my nostalgia with a golden key! 😌 I'm very grateful!

[@nonexistenthandle9922]

That temple song has been living in my head rent free from Super Smash Bros for over a decade lol you did amazing 🖤

[@VRNocturne]

Absolutely beautiful! I could listen all day.

[@larryb5677]

Zelda 2 is still my favorite of the series, and the Great Palace theme is probably my favorite Zelda song (GOOD THING since I spent *hours upon hours* in that place trying to beat it and avoiding huge slimes dropping onto my head)

[@randywilliams6248]

It's surprising how good the series music was so good since the very start

[@Ulthar_Cat]

This was AMAZING 💜 Thank you 💜

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks for listening!

[@Sm1thWessonAndMe]

Wow, this was a surprise! One of my all-time favorites! Bravo! ❤ 👏👏👏

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

It's literally the best interpretation and additional creative expression of the origami themes that I've heard in years. I sincerely hope that she (one day) makes some attempts on Phantasy Star 2's music. Now THAT soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal. Z2 is lovely, but PSt2 goes above and beyond matching emotional catharsis in storytelling to music.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks :)

[@AnimalisaKeys]

@@Novastar.SaberCombat I added some Phantasy Star 2 to my Twitch songlist whenever I get around to streaming again eventually haha

[@banzaisdead]

Musically the most underrated game in the series by far

[@daindaindahouse]

Played beautifully, listening on repeat

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks!

[@JVMultiProds]

This was the first Zelda game I ever played as a little kid, and it will forever be my favorite. I spent hours trying to figure things out because I grew up in Mexico and didn't know any English back then. It was through either stories that friends shared, magazine tips, a videogame show that aired back then (Intercontrol), or just pure will/luck that you would be able to advance to the next point. This music was the soundtrack to my childhood. Amazing job!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Ahhh thanks for the nostalgic story!

[@NivanSharma]

This is soo good! Haven't listened to the other Zelda 2 tracks. I just know the temple music from Smash haha. This was so enjoyable to listen to Annalisa!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks, Nivan! So many good tracks that would benefit from the metal treatment hehe

[@gregsretrogamingchannel4374]

great piano version of these songs. Love this game too. Always have since it released in 1988.

[@Jarfsoft]

So beautiful! Enjoyed every second of the video. If only I could play that way! 😫

[@Flea_ip]

Awesome. Favorited!

[@VictoryNotVengeance]

I could listen to this medley on repeat! My favorite Zelda game of all time, hearing this brings back so many warm and fuzzy memories from my childhood grinding the hell out of this game. The way you FEEL the music when you play the piano is really captivating…mad skills do not go unnoticed 🥳🕺🏼🙌🏻

[@wertigon]

Another Piano medley that I will return to listen to from time to time. Thank you for this. :)

[@SiolfortheJackal]

Fantastic work. Love this whole soundtrack and it was fun seeing your interpretations of some of these pieces.

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Yessss love this ost! Thank you!

[@Ralph-r2i]

Amazing job… will be recording this to cassette and blasting it as I work… thanks

[@AnimalisaKeys]

A cassette? that's so old-school! brings back memories haha

[@celestial7150]

Great game, great soundtrack. It translates to keys nicely - great job

[@Spare_Ombres]

Hey Annalisa, thanks for sharing, was so great to listen to it again, just played that one not too long ago for my gaming memories, was a lot of fun!!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Thanks for listening!

[@yellowblanka6058]

One of these days I will muscle my way through Zelda II....I have played a little bit of it many times over the last few decades, on genuine hardware, emulators, the Switch but always hit a frustration wall. If nothing else, I will say it had some fantastic music, and the opening sequence with the shooting star and the subsequent music was not something you expected from the NES. The change to a side-scroller with RPG elements was IIRC a response to the growing popularity of RPGs series like Dragon Warrior.

[@utfitnessfan2847]

Can’t wait can’t wait!!!

[@AnimalisaKeys]

Hyyyype!!

[@nathankil1745]

Wonderful work. Fellow pianist/composer, I **felt** the frustration in your Temple arrangement. I'd fist bump you if I could.

[@RicoLen1]

Oh for crying out loud I thought I was already subscribed to you! I guess missing out on this serves me right! Well I'm subscribed to you now! I'm so mad I missed out on watching this when it went live like when the FFIV soundtrack went up. I guess better late than never though! lol

[@marc-andrebibeau5158]

Awesome ! Thank you for this soundtrack, it was very nice listening to it ! 🙂

[@lukehodgson5222]

Beautiful! Zelda 2 music always makes me happy

[@datnillavondizzle]

A buck twenty in ... beautiful! I am a metal and hip-hop head, but also a VG enthusiast.... well fuggin played mah lady!!!

[@FunthomW]

This is wonderful! Thanks, for bringing back the memories. 😊