Zelda: Ocarina of Time "Gerudo Valley" 16-Piece Brass Band

“Gerudo Valley” from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, composed by Koji Kondo (近藤 浩治) and arranged for 16-piece brass ensemble by Daniel Romberger.
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🎵 Danny Flam (From ConSoul Big Band): French Horn
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🎵 Lauren Stacy: French Horn
🎵 Daniel Romberger (DannyMusic): Arrangement, Video, Trombone
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🎵 Eric L.: Trombone
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🎵 Allison Martin: Trombone
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🎵 Lisa Liz: Bass Trombone
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🎵 Abigail Lannan (GoofyEuph): Euphonium
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Notes from Daniel about this arrangement:
Gerudo Valley is one of the catchiest and most iconic themes from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and I would say that this arrangement is probably the most stylized of any of the tracks of Horns of Hyrule. The source material is well-known for its rhythmic Spanish guitars, which is a very different instrument combination compared to this 16-piece brass ensemble. Thus, the first challenge for me when arranging this piece is "how do I preserve the energy and feel from Gerudo Valley without having dedicated rhythm instruments."
The second challenge comes from the chord progression; though the melodies change, Gerudo Valley uses the same four chords on repeat throughout the entire piece. However, a goal that I had for all the Horns of Hyrule arrangements is that I want each piece to have a satisfying emotional arc which would resonate with an audience regardless of whether or not they're familiar with the source material. Thus, the second challenge is "how do I create a dynamic arrangement when the source harmonic material is comparatively static."
Before trying my own hand at this arrangement, I remember listening to other covers of this theme that use different instrumentation, including the Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary orchestral CD, and paying close attention to how those versions answered these questions. I approached preserving energy through asymmetric rhythm -- for example, the opening riff is notated in 15/16 and makes frequent use of a 4-against-3 polymeter, and there are many other rhythmic variations and syncopations throughout the piece.
I also tried to play to the distinct strengths of this brass ensemble. Using two flugelhorns (special thanks to Matt Brockman!) increased the brightness of the ensemble in a way that reflects Gerudo's desert sun. Unisons sound powerful on brass instruments, especially when horns and trombones are involved. And Isaac and Alex are both phenomenal tuba players who were able to handle extremely challenging fast passages in tuba's lowest register!
This video is the last from Horns of Hyrule, and I just want to say that arranging these tracks and putting together this album has been a dream project come true. Zelda is a franchise that's stuck with me for most of my entire life, and it means the world to have so much incredible talent lend their abilities to make this project a reality. Thanks for listening!
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[@The8BitBigBand]

Wow such an interesting arrangement, I love how it transitions into that diminished section and then develops the melody into the epic key change on the baritone range melody then into the main theme in 7, so cool!! Such great arranging here!!

[@LisaLizTrombone]

This was so much fun to be a part of!!! Thanks for having me, this turned out great! 😆 So happy I got to visit Gerudo Valley!

[@albertvanwyk9413]

Yes!

[@reiayanamnam5444]

These guys didn’t just go through the valley they went through the gerudo valley, dessert, and mountains.

[@vinnyc.1265]

Awesome!! The speed up towards the final 3/4 was amazing!

[@MattBrockman]

Loved how this turned out! Wicked hard but a lot of fun! Thanks for having me!

[@basically_link]

It just sounds so magical! Like a real adventure.

[@mmanoloo8]

Gracias

[@linkfreak95]

Finally an arrangement that does more than the original! Sounds great! Really loving the time signature fun.

[@usman.sessions9925]

I love that you made it your own, beautiful🎤🎶

[@Cgreulin11]

This is amazing!!! The video looks so cool!

[@verogoss]

I love the dynamism of your videos

[@acheberg645]

Why can't German brass music not be awesome like this.

[@Devmon52]

I'm very glad that Daniel has heard the 25th Zelda Anniversary CD as well. I like to play that CD on car trips between work and home. This brass ensemble captured that feeling really well. It's powerful (and not just because of the instrumentation or volume). It has been great to listen to the Horns of Hyrule and as someone reading the descriptions, I appreciate the extra notes for each arrangement and video. Great work! This is an excellent album.

[@midflight_art]

this channel never fails to impress, both with the music and editing!!! keep it up you guys!!

[@nubeivanlama]

This is incredible!

[@ianheimpel7190]

nice editing

[@aloneasagod8231]

Can't wait to here this

[@parallaxgames]

It's odd to hear this in anything other than guitar or strings but it really adds a kind of mariachi feel to the piece that suits it well.

[@MatthewGagliardoMusic]

This is y far my favorite on the whole album. Thanks again for letting me participate in this amazing project!

[@tristanhmusic]

YEAH

[@lukemillermusic]

Fantastic!

[@NicoMendozaMusic]

Video production off the charts as always. Incredible arranging too!!

[@hymnbonist1335]

You guys are TIGHT!

[@threeeyes7469]

SO COOL!~!!!!!!!

[@jazzthatbrass3484]

Thank you so much for having me on this! It was an absolute blast and privilege to play amongst so many wonderful musicians. I look forward to more doots and dooting to come 🎺

[@titifarci4187]

Perfect

[@TakeWalker]

MES was right, this is rad :D

[@IN_ciante]

Uma obra prima❤

[@Kwaark]

this is awesome ! can't believe that you guys have less than 5k subs !! love your work !! this arrangement is FIRE

[@melodicimmersion]

Justice done for the best Zelda song in the last 35 years

[@Winterbay]

Man goosebumps :)

[@melis3sa]

That was awesome! Great job everyone!

[@yeahsamweller8671]

I always love hearing the arrangements that come out of this and thank you to all the players involved !!!

[@PianoManKyleG]

Beautiful!!

[@solomanwmusic5058]

Holy cow, the editing is usually top notch on these videos, but this one is crazy good. And the arrangement is sick too! Good job!!

[@StygianEmperor]

👍 for the dude in the water

[@theGameBrass]

It's one of our favourite bits. Our versions of the Great Sea and the LoZ Main Theme had some fun underwater effects too

[@Duhemsounds]

That's a great version, beautiful job

[@richstokesy]

That was so, so fun to hear. Yet another epic arrangement of big, bold, brassy doots!

[@JorijnVanHese]

Again very nice!

[@Youspoonybard1]

Just came here after seeing OCRemix retweet you guys… wow. I play sax and love music theory… the Arrangement is AMAZING! The deconstruction in the middle was so good… those low notes! Everyone did so good! I’m shocked it took this long for me to find y’all! Well done!

[@Angel_Of-Death]

Wow! This is epic! I'm a huge Zelda fan even the music itself is a masterpiece! 😄💚💚💚

[@kpmusic8533]

Amazing

[@JMarkWhitfield]

This is awesome!! Also, I spy a @LisaLizTrombone!