Zelda: Skyward Sword - Skipper's Retreat Shack (Low Whistle / Oboe Cover)

Now and then, I get an inquiry as to whether or not I've played Skyward Sword since I covered Fi's theme over a year ago. I did receive the game mere days after uploading that cover, and ever since I've wanted to work with this melody! There was something very striking to me about the music in Lanayru in general, but particularly the shack buried by time.
Live instruments used are the same I used for Fi - Low whistle, pennywhistle, oboe and English horn. The middle minute or so is a take on "Lanaryu Sand Sea", which is pretty safe to assume as the longest oboe solo in the franchise.
I'm not sure which of the composers wrote this one, Hajime Wakai, Shinbo Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama, or Koji Kondo, but Zelda music does not belong to me!

[@RebeccaETripp]

This is my ABSOLUTE favorite song from Skyward Sword! For a few months, I'd been planning a remix of it myself, but I had yet to think of a way to improve upon it. You've succeeded!

[@_AllisonRae_]

Rebecca, can you please do Ancient Cistern & Eldin Volcano from Skyward Sword? Sorry if it's too much to ask.

[@radiontherooftimeooo233]

I really wanna give a like because I 100% agree, but the sacred and ancient 69...

[@RebeccaETripp]

@@_AllisonRae_ I have done these tracks now! ^_^

[@amelie1000pl]

I have found almost no remix with Lanayru Sand Sea. And that's a shame, since in my opinion it's the most beautiful soundtrack in the game. And then I found this. I cried tears of joy. A wonderful piece

[@TheHawkeye96]

Words can't describe the feeling that get trough my heart when i heard this song.

[@iwenttoohio5045]

Something about this cover creates a very nostalgic atmosphere where you just stare at the Lanayru sand sea and remembering all of the memories that have slumbered in the depths of your mind that were waiting to be awakened from its years of prepetual darkness.

[@TimelordTemp]

I have to say that this level was my favorite part of SS just because of the music and some of what you see in the level itself. Did you know? That among the ruins of that old house, there is an old photo of skipper and his son on the Sand Ship. As well as a note written to skipper from his wife and son. Both of which lie rusted and dead on the floor of the house awaiting Skipper's return. It may be sad, but we can learn from it. A ton of the things in that house remind us that even in video games nothing is eternal. Time passes from game to game and characters die (or in Link and Zelda's place get reincarnated). But there will still always be characters like Skipper, who just end up forgotten and lost to the ages. And out of all honesty I think SS is going to have a lot more characters like that that some of the newer Zelda games. Thinking back on it, I can name some at the moment besides Skipper that may very well end up this way. Fi will most likely be pushed aside despite her presence in Hyrule Warriors. Telma and company from twilight princess will definitely fade out because despite being major characters and having okay character development they only appeared a few times in game Ezlo from Minish Cap, the game is old and I don't see a remake of the game coming any time soon. It would make sense if anyone asked who he was in a comment below. Linebeck despite being memorable and in two games he really doesn't stick to a person's head that much. And he (personal opinion here so don't kill me) is almost as annoying as Navi just for the manner in which he treats Link. Finally the Lokomos from Spirit Tracks, a not a lot of zelda fans have played Spirit Tracks because the game is severely under rated and despite being one of the better Zelda games copies are getting even harder to find. Which may lead to their downfall despite being some of the most helpful characters in the game.

[@iwasanMBTInerd]

Sketching Calamity Malon, Talon, and Ingo have returned a few times. However, they just might be ancestors with the same names. Let's not forget Tingle. I really don't know how he keeps reappearing. I think the clock necklace allows him to time travel and go into different dimensions.

[@stalekarma3262]

Sketching Calamity Fi appeared in BoTW 😀 also I know you wrote this before that game and probably already know but just saying. Also sadly it was a short cameo, but there's hope

[@zacharykenniston748]

The picture of him with his crew made me tear up. But now that his family is dead!? I’m glad I did not see that while playing I probably would have broken out crying.

[@totizedger]

Yeah same here ;( @@zacharykenniston748

[@DarkBandicoot]

Oh God I got goosebumps at 1:03! I really like this theme, it's so very sad yet really beautiful, and this version is also so lovely to listen to, it's outstanding! ^^

[@FieldofReeds]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Elizhium]

***** groosebumps

[@aidanrettich6552]

idc this is 2 years old but GROOSEBUMPS

[@whitneycumberbabe6925]

So incredible!!! I love Fi's theme in it!!!

[@FieldofReeds]

Thanks! I had to put it in there somewhere :D

[@whitneycumberbabe6925]

It's nice to know that some people like Fi.

[@generalgrievous67]

This music is in my opinion the most ambiental sound in all of video-gaming. It fits a sand sea perfectly in some way. And I'm baffled there are such few fan renditions of it. But still, this one is flawless Just close your eyes and think you're in a sand sea desert with the sand streaming like rivers and seas, all from the top view of Skipper's home.

[@zacharykenniston748]

Skipper’s suffering is probably the saddest and most poignant thing I’ve seen in and Zelda game period. He lost his crew and his wife and child and though you can save his crew his wife and child are gone... forever and so is his sea... he’s a being from the past only alive in a tormented bubble of the future... when the adventure concludes its best if he deactivates one final time forever. So he may Rest In Peace... I really got attached to the little guy. He was a holy AI but he suffered so much despite being as pure as the angels he was built after... I’m glad I missed this when playing as I would have broken down in tears... even listening to this and pondering what he would have felt makes me cry... he’s probably the most innocent character in the game and he gets the worst suffering of them all...

[@peach6648]

you put it perfectly...for such a minor character, his story was crafted incredibly well. i wish the other sections of this game had stories with even half as much power and emotion as this

[@samuelkuhn4067]

There is such a nostalgic vibe to this song, like remembering long lost friends. This song is my favorite in the Zelda series.

[@FieldofReeds]

Thank you for the subscribe!! You're right in that the middle section with oboe is Lanayru Sand Sea, and I used it to make the piece longer, haha.

[@ashyoung6134]

This cover well and truly knocks the ball out of the arena. Absolutely outstanding and I have been enjoying it for several years.

[@JonasMighty]

This music touches the soul.

[@FieldofReeds]

Thank you very much for your kind comments. :) It always felt sad to me, too.

[@FieldofReeds]

Thanks so much for listening :)

[@ashyoung6134]

This needs so many more views/listens. An outstanding gem!

[@DarknessIsThePath]

Best cover ever! And you made the Sailing theme even better!

[@goombarryslater1130]

This music is one of my favourite of this game...your cover is just marvelous.Each time i ear it, my skin is like chiken one,my hairs are dressed up and cold feeling inside me.I'm in love of your cover!Keep on that way!One word:PERFECTION!!!!!!!!

[@willernst6405]

Amazing. I remember this is the first of your videos that I ever saw, they still enchant me every time. Well done Kristin!

[@FieldofReeds]

Will Ernst

[@wukker3027]

Been listening to this, and your two Lanayru Sand Sea versions since mid-2014. I must say; all three make me feel things inside. It's like this music brings back memories; however, instead of simply remembering them, it feels I re-experience them. I thank you for that.

[@bisboptheclown]

I cannot tell you how much this cover means to me. I've listened to it so many times, and it still gives me shivers. Thank you so much.

[@bwedge]

One of my favourite tunes in Skyward Sword. The melancholic feeling of this track is really moving to me. What you've done with this is just beautiful X' )

[@finn__3300]

its incredible how beautifull the music is made

[@michaelmarshall2473]

This does sound really beautiful.

[@zonianfjb]

This piece is one of the best things about Skyward Sword, and your cover of it is fantastic. I love the way you transition into and out of the timeshift boat music as well. Please keep doing Zelda music, especially the lesser-known gems like this, as you seem to have a great ear for them (loved your Spirit Temple cover as well) and a gift for covering them in a way that surpasses the originals. A couple of suggestions that might fit your style: Temple of Droplets from Minish Cap, or a dungeon theme from Link Between Worlds (they're all variations on the same theme).

[@darkdiablotin8561]

You really touched my heart with this song! Seems like he's trembling and crying! In the game this song really made me sad! It made me think of the moment when you enter the house of the robot and his children wrote him something on the wall before his family disappear You really made me happy ! I really want you to keep up the good work!

[@zacharykenniston748]

It’s heartbreaking. You can actually see the bodies of his wife and child on the floor and there is nothing you can do.

[@zacharykenniston748]

I actually broke down in tears while inside that forsaken shack... it felt so real. And skipper is crying inside. He just doesn’t show it because he’s a captain.

[@bogart4742]

Wonderfull, i am listening to this while studying and this piece is helping me to concentrate and fell relaxed at the same time :).

[@TheRPGenius]

Beautiful, poignant, and lightly haunting.

[@wesselvanengelenburg325]

this is so fucking beautiful, it reminds me how epic and awesome zelda is ♥

[@DeQuimet]

I just passed the sand sea zone in Skyward Sword HD and I couldn't resist listening to this cover again. And again. And again... Fantastic work! 😍 (We should have an emoticon with hearts in the ears instead of the eyes to apply on beautiful music.)

[@skolpis3755]

You’re the only one I know that can always make something sound like the original, and far better at the same time.. like I seriously would like to switch out all the song files with your covers :p

[@SlyHikari03]

Lanayru sand sea is such a good song.

[@jamalix-music]

This is incredibly great! Just like your Dragon Palace cover!

[@FieldofReeds]

***** Thank you!!

[@mylobits]

O.O!.... my respect to Kōji Kondō, but he need to contract you !!!! oh my Lord!!!, i love all the song but, 1:26! my God that part teleport me with the fire tunic to the desert! men! a big clap from Dominican Republic, keep it on!, God keep blessing you!

[@diameetinternetfriends1340]

Johnny Jiminian koji kondo composed only 1 track in ww, ss, tp,

[@standarsh2186]

Wow very well done! Your doing a great job on all of these songs!

[@dexmike22]

Flawless renditition. Congratulations!

[@DooplissShinigami]

I got chills. This is absolutely wonderful.

[@ImKrios]

I love this song, I’ve looked it up like twenty times in the past three years, I’ve been subscribed to you for at least half that time…and only NOW I find this???

[@ashyoung6134]

This is so incredible. The sound quality, mixing and mastering are phenomenal!

[@noxdemetre5586]

Wow this is just incredible! keep doing what you do guy.

[@TheOnlyDeerAlive4137]

This brings back memories from many years ago. I can just barely explain how well this music is. Today I reviewed the music I listened to. This song reminded me of my old taste of music. Every year, the music I listen to changes by a LOT. But I think that THIS day, my music history has reset to a child with a mind of a legend. A legend of Zelda. Thank you for creating this song.

[@NathanielKlemm]

Still one of my favorite arrangements of video game music on KZbin! I’ll be listening to this for a long, long time.

[@RevenMusic]

KZbin recommended this to me, and now I can't stop listening. I don't know whether to be upset at you or at their algorithms.

[@ferret8001]

You have some real talent there. Keep it up and you'll go places.

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Isn't this just Lanayru Sand Sea? Regardless though, THIS IS FUCKING AWESOME!!! Definitely a cover that did my favorite song in SS justice. You have another subscriber!

[@Duhemsounds]

I love that theme, very beautiful version, it always reminds me that dusty city I don't recall the name in Star Ocean The Second Story

[@crojasa06]

Beautiful, beautiful cover! I can't wait to hear more from you in the future :D

[@FieldofReeds]

crojasa06 Thank you so much! Hope I don't disappoint :D

[@Eldien301]

Zrrpt! Thank you of reminding me of the old days gone by, back in the time of the sea; phooweep!

[@SnowdropHill]

Thank you for doing this theme! Definitely underrated in my opinion. This is absolutely amazing.

[@joshuabrown6791]

This is the best version I've heard. Well done!

[@linkyloo1370]

God brings back awful memories. This shit was soooo hard

[@boogie592]

No words can say how awesome this is!!!!

[@theNecksLevel]

Wow, I rarely like covers...this is damn good!

[@SnowFZel]

I'm amazed that the instruments go so well together. I play the oboe as well. Very well done.

[@domenicore5239]

This is too good. Can't stop listening to this freaking cover.

[@SivistheoneArt]

skyward sword is my favorite game. It is the best game by far in my opinion. It has a perfect balance of everything and if you replay the game over and over it just gets even better- The thought of lanayru desert once being filled with life but now as wasteland with broken and run down robots is so fucking cool. They did a good job with the 25th anniversary-

[@gabrielbelmont7273]

Great work. I can hear three separate themes here; Lanayru Sand Sea, Fi's Theme, and Sailing the Sand Sea. I like it!

[@unlimited_puh7212]

I can also hear a part of one of the dragons songs.. I think it's the water dragons part

[@abigailsneve9621]

I love your music so much, it makes me want to play the game.

[@Nyxael5845]

Hearing the 'Sailing the Sand Sea' at 2:02 in E Minor instead of the usual F Minor gives me serious Arabian vibes and I love it.

[@insanewasabi]

you just earned yourself a subscriber for this awesomely badass cover. energy flowing through y veins. truly amazing. I feel.....like im there. ..but im not. HOLY CRAP! XD

[@Thoraxe619]

Many thanks. I'll have to look into those myself! They sound really nice here.

[@mickipaul1848]

I found your channel through a link from the short movie/animation Wolfsong (which had me bawling, by the way). I play oboe in my high school's band, and it's only been about five, going on six years I've been playing. Also, the Zelda games are some of my favorite (Twilight Princess being my number one fave). Anyway, what I'd like to say is, you have become my hero.

[@FieldofReeds]

Thanks again!!

[@rayzoralphamimic8431]

I love it. This is one of my favorite soundtracks of Skyward Sword. It kinda sounds like Ori and the Blind Forest soundtrack. Awesomeness.

[@willernst6405]

Fantastic job!

[@Ninadokidoki]

Please make more Zelda covers! I'd love to hear covers of the more "uncommon" songs like this! Makes me happy!

[@kontrahylian]

This is absolutely tremendous, I especially love the parts with the Low Whistle and Tin Whistle it definitely has a strong Celtic aura, of course If I wanted to make this a lot more Celtic I would replace the Oboe and Cor Anglais (English Horn) with Uilleann Pipes.

[@demantim]

This is a beautiful cover!

[@bluepee-jasmine8823]

just thought i'd come back to say this got me through online school

[@Miria7777]

Beautiful cover ! I love

[@tigeremblem]

Omg this is absolutely amazing... Thank you! 😊

[@SFGJP]

This is freaking awesome

[@summerleighshaffer9095]

Beautiful

[@LeclueOppel]

I really really love your work.

[@lamapowercom]

Perfect! One of my favourite zelda songs indeed.

[@lyndonaread]

Again, as always I'm a fan of your wind instrument skills.

[@aliceb.rabbit3131]

This is so beautiful to listen to. Great work!

[@Talgoran]

WOW. I've listened to a few of your covers, but this one is incredibly striking. The instrument choice you have is so perfect. Feels very authentic, and very present. Beautifully and flawlessly played, too, of course. Wow. Beautiful. If I had to critique something, I'd say it rather rambled in the middle, too soloistic with not enough change I think.

[@Goldiehylian]

This is amazing! I love it!

[@xxgetwetxx9289]

still have skyward and Wii but skyward got messed best Christmas gift I ever had ty for the experience man love all type of beautiful combinations in Melody's and instrument's I truly mean ty this really brings nd back to age of 12 when I first played this :')

[@guillaumec8041]

Wow this is an excellent cover, nice job!

[@Fuzzelism]

must say, even better than the original ... O.O

[@Funkroza]

Top notch cover my friend

[@YolmzWelra]

Speachless.

[@YolmzWelra]

Still speachless.

[@iwenttoohio5045]

Still speechless?

[@Danfango700]

I like this a lot.

[@TheAikoDoll]

It gave me chills! I want to play it again for the fourth time! Wii, tonight it's you and me ;)

[@jonathanparecki]

Ahhh! Awesome :D

[@DipperGames]

This is just absolutely amazing, bravo! I only play the drums, so I can't really do covers of anything. I've tried to learn stuff like the trumpet, but I can't really get a hang of learning songs with these kinds of instruments (the marimba and bells included). Anyway, keep up the amazing covers...I'll be looking forward to them!

[@Efranx]

es lo mas hermoso que he escuchado en mucho tiempo

[@Shashh777]

chills, so beautifullllllll

[@TheAwesomeDebster]

Wow. This is awesome.

[@ArnyUnderCover]

This sounds beautifull! Amazing creativity, keep up the good work!!

[@FieldofReeds]

Thank you very much, and glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@ilikemarshmallowsss]

Thank you for this.

[@homadia2536]

2024 Beautiful!!!!

[@TheZimh]

You sir just earned yourself a subscriber

[@WindMageMaster]

Incredible!

[@raphaellegarcia7404]

Incredible, incredible, incredible. Absolutely fantastic. You've made so epic :) Please do soundtracks of other Zelda games!

[@FieldofReeds]

Thank you very, very much! I'm so flattered. (I'm going to do a Twilight Princess cover for certain, so I hope you like it when it's uploaded) All the best & happy oboing!

[@777Rowen]

... I'm speachless