Zelda: The Minish Cap - Dark Hyrule Castle (Piano Arrangement)

[@oscaracosta4508]

You just arranged my favorite Zelda song in a beautiful way. Can't express how much I admire you.

[@Verdegrand]

Hyrule Castle is also my favorite track from the soundtrack. There's so much in this one piece, it's a whole world in itself. Beautiful stuff.

[@python3219]

Just what I wanted to hear. Glad someone made a piano version for this theme

[@Carson9121]

Always loved this song!

[@Verdegrand]

It took me a while to find the Minish Cap version of it but I ended up really liking it. The original Hyrule Castle track is probably my favorite track in the Zelda series, or at least top three. Amazing and way of its time in 1992.

[@MrEpicTelos]

I love your piano skills so much. Despite the time, you're still one of my favorite pianist on KZbin I can't wait for more

[@Verdegrand]

That's great to hear! Thank you very much. I'm very curious how you'll like the medley then. Let's talk about that end of January!

[@minorex123]

Nice! I never thought I'd see some love for my favorite (well, my only) Zelda game!

[@Verdegrand]

Are you talking about Minish Cap, or Link to the Past? I haven't played Minish Cap myself. Link to the Past is often considered to be one of the best games in the franchise. But I know that the handheld games are also considered hidden gems.

[@altos5069]

You never cease to amaze, Verdegrand. I've been listening to your arrangements since I discovered your incredible rendition of Corridors of Time from Chrono Trigger (like most people here, I imagine), and I am always amazed by the sheer fluidity of your playing. Everything just seems so natural--as if the chords are water flowing down a river. I've always loved this particular song, and your arrangement is simply perfect. Bravo!

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you for your very kind words. Corridors of Time was a special project to me back then, Zohar has greatly influenced me and playing his arrangements has been an experience that I often think back to. I'm happy to hear you enjoy my work, and it's good to know this still goes for my current arrangements. And yes, Hyrule Castle is a special track to me as well. If you enjoyed this, you can look forward to the version in the medley. Really curious how you're gonna like the medley, let me know end of the month!

[@altos5069]

I'm sure I'll love it. :)

[@beavinator]

This is awesome! I don't think I've ever heard an arrangement of this version of the song before.

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you. It's certainly one of the lesser known versions, even though the fans of Minish Cap seem to cherish it greatly.

[@InstantTrain]

Great work! It's interesting how Zelda transitioned into something more exploratory, then something more narrative-driven, then back again as of recent! The music has always kept to high standards as well - I've never played Minish Cap, but I hear both the stately, regal feel of ALTTP's Hyrule Castle theme, but also a lot of smaller, darker runs to help fill out the space, with some interesting dissonant tones! Great work Verdegrand!

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you. I stopped playing Zelda games after Ocarina of Time, with the exception of the Oracle games, so I haven't experienced the progression. But I've heard that the series has undergone quite a transformation over the years. The music is certainly one of the best things about the franchise.

[@DonManuelConLeonsJacket]

Now it sounds like a piece from castlevania 👍

[@ilmenaglar]

Beautiful! Thanks once again!!!

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you, and you are welcome.

[@Lemonducky86]

So much nostalgia!

[@redmanmethodman1276]

@Verdegrand Where can i find the note sheets of this master piece. I only find the arrangement by zeila. But that ist not this version. This is more detailed and sounds awesome.

[@Verdegrand]

thank you for your kind words. unfortunately there are no sheets for this, i played it by ear. maybe at some point someone could transcribe it, but that would probably take a long time. sorry about that, i know how it feels to see an arrangement that you want to play but there are no sheets available, been there myself. cheers, and happy holidays.

[@redmanmethodman1276]

@@Verdegrand Damn. Thats sad, but also shows the truely skill you got. Amazing! Well done.

[@lukewood2662]

Although you're using *A Link to The Past* images, the song was amazing! Loved it!

[@holzfallerlp]

I actually think he used those images because of the teaser at the end of the video

[@lukewood2662]

@@holzfallerlp But the song is from *The Minish Cap* . The visual thing is a little logically confusing, but I still liked the song.

[@Verdegrand]

You kinda missed the point of this video - this is not a Minish Cap video. Of course it also works as such which is why I labeled it with its correct title.

[@lukewood2662]

@@Verdegrand Logically speaking, there's space for the two interpretations of the video, since the title says one thing and the video says another. Apparently, this is not what you expected, but it's not a big deal. Anybody can still appreciate the song, which is well played.

[@smashthestateX]

no wayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! yessssss

[@Roosader]

Really glad I subscribed.

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you, I've got a lot of plans for 2019 so stay tuned!

[@oscaracosta4508]

I love you Verdegrand

[@derula]

Yeah, I remember when Agahnim fought Vaati in Clock Town using nothing but a Pot Lid and the Rod of Seasons while riding on Ricky the crocodile. Wait-

[@robinlaux3208]

The picture of you in the endscreen reminds me of Jason Bourne 😎

[@Verdegrand]

Hah, nice of you to say that. I was aiming for a "movie poster" kind of feel, so there's that :) Sorry for not getting back to you earlier, I'll do that as soon as I have some air.

[@balaam_7087]

I know what I’ll be playing in the background from now on when I boot up the mostly music-less Breath of the Wild:)

[@Verdegrand]

Nice, from what I heard BotW has a great soundtrack, but it does seem to have quite a bit of silence as well.

[@xAzeewx]

Wow, didn't know you were back! How are your hands? I really hope you've recovered!

[@Verdegrand]

Hello, I've been back for a while, if you missed it, then make sure to check out my uploads of the past few months. My hands haven't gotten better yet, but I have started to make music again because it appears that this is required for a recovery to happen in the first place. So I use editing and post production to compensate for finger problems and keep arranging and uploading. Stay tuned because I have a lot of plans for 2019.

[@WangleLine]

Aren't the pictures from a link to the past? :3

[@Verdegrand]

Yes they are - this is supposed to be a trailer video for a LTTP project, since this track is based on a piece which originated from LTTP.

[@AnkhalagonTheBlack]

Like Before see the video

[@smashthestateX]

will u release sheets?

[@Verdegrand]

Hello, I currently don't plan to release sheets. Making sheets is something that's on my mind, but I have to prioritize other things right now. But it'll happen eventually, as soon as I make more progress. PS I love your profile pic. Was a big fan of Deus Ex back in the early 2000s, and love its soundtrack very much.

[@oscaracosta4508]

Link me your patreon, I'll donate to you cuz I'm your fan number 1.

[@Verdegrand]

Thank you very much for saying that! Really appreciate it. I want to do this at some point in this year, for now I have to wait and see how certain things develop first. But it's gonna happen, and it's great to know there are people here who want to support me that way! It's going to be a big help. So thank you very much! I'll make it worth your while. I think you're gonna be pleased with what's gonna come your way this January.

[@saitamasensei8228]

Sounds depressive