OCR01079 - Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker 'Ancient Hero'

[djpretzel]

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

[GrayLightning]

I'm going to cheap out on you shariq and just paste what I said at vgm. ^_^

Very emotional from the beginning. Thanks to the harp playing.

Enter the beautiful choir and string passages. Nice brass, sounds like it's muted. It works perfectly with this mix by delivering a powerful yet serene sense of grandness. At around the early 2 minute mark I would have liked the harp louder.

The latter half of the mix is mostly, the theme which everyone recognizes. I love the drumwork and choice of drum and percussion. Excellent usage and choice.

Great ending also. I think the reverb here is just a little too much. I know you like reverb, as do I. ^_^ But I think slightly less would have worked better since I don't view this orchestral set up as a huge one.

All in all, amazing work shariq. It has a very grand, yet intimate and serene style that's highlighted by emotionally charged harp sequencing. Excellent orchestral display in terms of understanding and instruments used. Great work!

[Covak]

Ohhh, this is different and longer than the last WIP version I heard. And I thought that version was perfect enough, heh. This is beautiful!

[jezon2000]

excellence. sheer excellence.
from the beginning it was excellent, with the harp, and the progression to the classical zelda theme was really pleasing to hear. this is just great, i'm glad you chose orchestral as well, good use of choral elements, everything seemed appropriate about it and nothnig out of place, you did it justice. even when it picks up (which is where some fall apart) it upheld. this is easily one of the nicest remixes on the site in my opinion.

[bLiNd]

I just started playing this game yesterday actually. GREAT WORK MAN. this is sheer perfection, so much better quality than the actual in game music. I love the buildups and the samples are subtle and superb. Really diggin this mix, highly recommended 90/100 etc

[afish]

There are too many things I love about this mix. The original songs ("The Legendary Hero" and "Sage Laruto") were starving for mixage, and you delivered. I can't contribute much else that others haven't already stated, but I'll add that you do orchestral arrangements like no one else. I am humbled every time I start up one of your tunes. Keep it up.

Are you planning to do any more Wind Waker tunes? I'd love to see what you do with pieces like "Wind Temple", "Illusionary Room", or "Arryl's Theme" (tracks 35, 46, and 59 on disc 2 of the soundtrack).

[Cessna]

:D Wow what can I say about this song that others haven't already said. It's just F'ing great. Great submission. Bring on more that are up to this stature.!!!!! :P

[PlatformerMastah]

Ahh, finally this has been posted. This was on the Works in Progress forum a looong time ago, and I thought, and still think, that it's fantastic. Great, great work.

[Metasquares]

Very "clean"... I like it, and can't think of anything bad to say about it.

[The Original Shadow Wolf]

Simply amazing!

[RocketSniper]

I'm going to cheap out on you shariq and just paste what I said at vgm. ^_^

Very emotional from the beginning. Thanks to the harp playing.

Enter the beautiful choir and string passages. Nice brass, sounds like it's muted. It works perfectly with this mix by delivering a powerful yet serene sense of grandness. At around the early 2 minute mark I would have liked the harp louder.

The latter half of the mix is mostly, the theme which everyone recognizes. I love the drumwork and choice of drum and percussion. Excellent usage and choice.

Great ending also. I think the reverb here is just a little too much. I know you like reverb, as do I. ^_^ But I think slightly less would have worked better since I don't view this orchestral set up as a huge one.

All in all, amazing work shariq. It has a very grand, yet intimate and serene style that's highlighted by emotionally charged harp sequencing. Excellent orchestral display in terms of understanding and instruments used. Great work!

:lol:

What he said. Or maybe she. Prolly he.

[reelmojo]

A Wind Waker remix, cool. I just bought this soundtrack off of Ebay the other day, still waiting for it in the mail. Anyway, on to the song itself...

I thought about writing the standard critque for this by saying what I thought about each seperate part of it, but I decided against it. Suffice to say the word "beautiful" would have been included numerous times. To me both themes remixed are instantly recognizable (and I don't even own the game) and you worked them in together very well. Highly Recommended.

[Longinus]

This raised the hairs on the back of my neck. Great job, I needed a mix of these songs and Darkesword delivered.
=Þ

[Hadyn]

I haven't downloaded it again since the last WIP version, but what can i say, this is a damn good remix :D

Very well done ^^

~Hadyn

[Hachiryu]

Wow. I must say, I love this remix. Starting with the clear plucked harp, and then entering strings and a seemingly muted brass, not to mention the choir sample and the snare drum that comes in...it all has a sort of quietly epic feel to it that seems to suit the songs perfectly. I loved the Sage Raruto theme, and to hear it remixed so beautifully is a real treat. Great mix, I listened to it on repeat for at least an hour, if not more.

[Zaphlin]

Man. Thank you so much for this remix. I just returned home from a three day vacation to find that my house had been broken into and my gamecube had been stolen. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
It was very sad. Luckily my computer was still here (or I think I woulda committed suicide) and I decided to check out what was new on this site. H00rAy! A remix from Wind Waker. It cheered me up a great deal. Also it reminded me that when my gamecube was stolen they did not get my windwaker game because I loaned it to a friend who still hasn't given it back. Whew. So anyway, I'm gonna hafta get me a new gamecube now. I'm hoping to get one soon before that 4 game Zelda disc deal is gone. So once again. thank you for this song!

[conker]

hey it got accepted - sweet - i was was eaiting to put this one in my official oc remix folder. i loved this mix on the wip boared a while ago - and it's still sweet - hope to see some more zelda - or any toehr remixes from you :)
again - sweet ass mix

[Scrabble_Ship]

Thank you so much for making this remix Darkesword. There are so many games that need to be remixed that are new, especially those on handhelds, that never get done. Its Good song, and he did a good job.

[OmegaPhoenix128]

I like the pace of it. nicely done. Very nicely done.

[Shion]

This remix is epic. Awesome piece for me !!!
I don't know the original though,so it is just a unique piece on its own for me. I think it is perfect. Expressiveness is great !
Thank you so much Darkesword I am delighted still after the 100th time I listen to it. :D

[Mr. Dillznick]

Holy crap this touched me dude, they should use this in the next game...I love you!! And im not even gay!!

[MikeHive]

That intro with the choir stuff was beautiful. Fantastic stuff. :D

[DJ_Aquagenesis]

DarkeSword does it again! I like this. 'nuff said

[Mystic]

This rocks. I mean, it takes the Wind Waker songs and sets them up the way it is meant to be.

[Alex2007]

Lemme just say WOW! I love how the "zelda theme" is minored here! I've never heard done that way before. The tambourine work fits beautifully here. Very ...medieval sounding. I like the harp in the beginnig and revisited in the end. And the modulation in the background is very choral. What a way to open up Wind Waker! This would've been an excellent piece for the game!

[Smokescreened]

This is an amazing remix, very stirring and quite the moving piece. If this had been done for the start of Wind Waker instead of what it was normally, I would have enjoyed starting the game a lot more. Great work, this is what a Zelda track should be, moving, powerful and stirring. Excellent work.

Tony.

[robageejammin]

oooooooo very nice! and yes, i agree more new stuff should be done. Everything about it is just awesome and its a great game to be mixed like that. O yea and....

DJpretzel: "I confess to owning a Gamecube"

WHATS WRONG WITH YOU!1!??? "CONFESS"????? dont be an ignorant sheep please. BE PROUD!!

[Shadow Wolf]

Darkesword needs a lollipop. First Party in the Snowland, and now THIS!!! WOOHOO! For being only the second person in the history of OCR to remix a Gamecube game, (The first was DJ Carbunk1e with 'That Balcony Thing' From Luigi's Mansion) This is some awesome stuff. An absolutely epic piece that I think surpasses the original in every way. Excellent stuff. Now if you could only remix Dragon's Roost Island... Anyhoo, Good job, Darkesword!

[DarkeSword]

Darkesword needs a lollipop. First Party in the Snowland, and now THIS!!! WOOHOO! For being only the second person in the history of OCR to remix a Gamecube game, (The first was DJ Carbunk1e with 'That Balcony Thing' From Luigi's Mansion) This is some awesome stuff. An absolutely epic piece that I think surpasses the original in every way. Excellent stuff. Now if you could only remix Dragon's Roost Island... Anyhoo, Good job, Darkesword!

For a good remix of Dragon Roost Isle, search around for Pirates of Dragon Roost Isle by Unknown. Its either on the WIP board or at VGMix somewhere.

Thanks everyone for the feedback on my mix. I also posted this to VGMix earlier this week, and as of this post, it's recieved over a thousand downloads. ^_^ Yay Zelda, I suppose.

I really fell in love with the melody when I heard Laruto play it on her harp; such a beautiful theme. I actually started a techno mix of it, but I put that away for a while upon getting the WW OST. I listened to Laruto's theme and tried to emulate it using my harp and choir samples. This is the first time I've nailed the strums in a harp.

After that, I just sort of developed it from there, adding strings and stuff, as well as the main theme.

Thanks to everyone for giving this song a listen; I think that its an excellent homage to Koji Kondo, who's really, in my opinion, the father of VG music, and a big influence on me. Sure, Nobuo and Mitsuda are geniuses, but Kondo started it all off with his SMB soundtrack, and I don't think he gets the credit he deserves in an endless sea of RPG OST's. The man writes like no one's business.

As for the aforementioned techno piece, here it is, made a bit more generic for your listening pleasure. Personally, I prefer this to Ancient Hero. ;)

Wind Waker - Super Bouncy Hero Mix 2003!!! (http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~shariqan/wind_waker_-_super_bouncy_hero_mix_2003!!!.mp3)

Hmm...what else...

Oh yes.

Mixcount+1

^_^

[damathacus]

I've heard the Zelda theme so many times already. While there's been some brilliant interpretations, particularly some of the jazz pieces, I didn't think I could particularly enjoy another orchestral mix of the main theme. This, however, exceeded all possible expectations.

This is an absolutely awesome mix. The best new orchestral mix on this site in awhile I think, and one of the best mixes period to be posted on the site recently. And there have been some good ones. I must tip my hat to you sir.

[pixlz]

i think i posted about this already in the works in progress forum...

anywhos! This is one of my favorite remixes on the site. easilly one of the most professional. its already made it on cd's of mine from yer final version.

Love the transition to the Zelda theme, its soooooo beautiful. and the ending is perfect too.


so erhm. when ya gonna do some more work on that Magus Take 5 remix? >D heehee.

~poof~

[Mr. Dillznick]

Hey that techno mix was pretty fun to but not as good as the beautiful orchestral remix.
If this were to be in an actual Zelda game I'd buy it even if the main character was Tingle!!
(ok maybe im overreacting on that one :roll: , but hey, just tryin' to express my feelings for the song :D )

[brink-of-time]

this is a great piece! and done very well and quick since the game came out last year! such a superb piece with a lovely harp and choir, adn just about everything is great! 10/10

[Ticadrius]

Very impressive and thorough. Refreshingly different from Darkesword's usual style. Very neatly put together, a must-download.

[Cherrie]

Oh, wow. Oh... wow. This is just... wow. I'm floored.

Beautiful samples (the brass sounds real!!), beautiful composition, beautiful everything! I love it!

[TheBeav]

This is an awesome mix. It's so full of energy, and you really get the sense of an adventure when listening to it. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away from the real world for four and a half minutes.

Excellent.

[rzorblayd]

Simply AWESOME. This remix really makes you feel as if you're the "Ancient Hero". Great stuff, as expected from Darkesword.

[MasterSword]

Truly a pleasure to listen to.
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[luminaire23]

Not bad... I was a little skeptical when I saw a GCN remix, but it turned out to be good.

[Thornless Rose]

This was one of the best remixes I've heard on the site. (I've been listening to OC remixes for years, but only stumbled upon the forums this evening!)

Just want to let the guy who made this know, that he did an amazing job. I really like this remix and I hope he makes more.

[Elex Synn]

This is really nice. Relaxing and all that jazz. Was originally a little sketchy on picking up another Zelda remix, but glad I did. :)

[Tacitus]

Excellent. One of the few mixes I can listen to on repeat, especially while working on backstory for my D&D campaign.
Still, I think it coulda used more of the Zelda theme, instead of repeating the "Legendary Hero" theme over and over, but otherwise its a near-perfect piece. Two thumbs up. :D

[sephfire]

Spectacular. A wonderful way to introduce Windwaker to OCR. Great blend of classic Zelda melody and new material. Great strings. A well-executed, emotionally stirring work. Great job.

[geekgirl101]

Holy mother!!!! Download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, download it, um... did I also mention download it? :)

[Zaneta]

I loved everything about this piece, a wonderful combination of instruments and powerful imagery. The harp really works well with the tune along with the strings to give a beautiful and powerful piece of music.

[SilverTriNova]

This remix rocks. When I listened to it, I could see myself playing the game. Even though I am a big LOZelda fan, I will judge this using my opinions of remix music. I liked the mix of quiet and loud. Playing musical instuments seems to be a big part of the Zelda games now, and the song makes good use of the instumental music. Great remix.

[Firouzi]

Darksword you done it again man I just wanna give you props for this song and all the others. When I see a mix of yours I DL it w/o question, keep up the good work.

[nodspaw51]

Oh, man...this piece is really good. I usually don't care for orchestra pieces, but the uses of the different sounds and melody just really got to me. I like this song so much. It's classic, and if you told me it was from the game itself, i probably would've smiled and said "Hell, why not?" Man, this is definetly going to be one of my favorites. I'm downloading this one, that's for sure! :o

[Typhun]

If I were Nintendo, I'd buy the rights to this and use it in a Zelda game.

[DarkeSword]

If I were Nintendo, I'd buy the rights to this and use it in a Zelda game.

Technically, Nintendo already has the rights to this song. ^_^

[Brinnswf]

this is such a great remix, unfortunatly its the only wind waker one. While playing this game i personally thought that it had a good score to it, i hope that more good remixes will follow this one. but like i said, this is one awesome remix.

[Air Man]

No video game theme has ever stuck with me harder than The Legend of Zelda. This piece is absolutely incredible. It moves me like no other Zelda theme remix I've ever heard. A masterpiece deserving of high praise.

Like Brinnswf said, I only hope there is more to come for Wind Waker.

[XxSwtDreamerxX]

WONDERFUL!!! I love everything about this mix. The quite and soft feeling of it, yet the power of each instruments. LOVE IT!

[Silveranth]

I loved it! It is truly magnificiant! I listen to it every day! I find it great for playing FF X. The harp goes so smothly into all of the other instraments...sipmly a piece of musical genius. I love it! Truly a piece of art! The begenning is so soothing, it makes me tired, then the middle it wakes me up. Then, the end makes me sleepy again. It is simply and utterly ideal!

[Ether]

I absolutely love the intro to this piece... It sounds like the start of some epic tale... heh. Very dreamy, flowing sound to start off with. I love the horns used, as well - very filling sound. Great stuff - captured the perfect feel for this genre. Definitely did the original justice - an overall fitting initial submission for a great game!

[dragonrider13]

When I heard this on the OCR radio, it really stood out from all the other tracks. This is like movie soundtrack quality, and it really captures the essence of the epic tale that is The Legend of Zelda.

This is just beyond praise. I'll be spreading the word to any and every person I know who has (and even doesn't have) an appreciation for the potential of game music. I think this will turn heads and change minds.

Thank you so much for this emotionally powerful remix!

[zhayslip]

The epic tale of an ancient hero composed in such a wonderous and mystical peice of music. They really need to make more legend of Zelda Wind Waker remixes 'cause Wind waker's sound track is very well put together

[TheLegendOfZeldaFan]

Remixed very well. I say the person who did this should've been the music maker of this game "The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker"

[Millman]

DarkeSword...you're a genius, man. I don't know where you got all that from, but it's beautiful. A little ditty at the beginning of Wind Waker was taken, crafted, and then perfected all in one fell swoop. You've literally made something out of nothing, and it's a beautiful something. I especially like the harp for the touching beginning and then the triumphant horns come i playing everyone's favorite Zelda theme. Just brilliant. The one thing I'd even come remotely close to getting negative about is at about 3:55 the song resorts back to the harp. This is cool and gives it a sort of faded out ending, but I think it could have been uber-triumphant and ended at 3:54. But hey, the mellow ending is cool too. Yet another kick-ass Zelda remix for the fans. Good jeorb!

[Tear]

Darkesword this is the greatest Zelda song I have ever heard reMixed, amazing to no extent the beginning is very peaceful, and the rest is on a grand epic scale I have never seen before

amazing is the word that comes to mind

[RimFrost the Tourianist]

The song starts out familiar enough ..and evolves into a masterpiece with orchestral symphony an all ..quite gripping . I still enjoy it :)

[The Link Freak]

One of the best on OCR. Applaud this man.

NOW!!!

[Nightmixer]

If this song wasn't accepted I don't think there'd be very many songs on this site, Great work. I especially loved the purcussion, harps, choir and every other instrument :wink:

[Pyromuffin]

I dont see what the big deal about this song is... it sounds avarage at best.

EDIT: Hmm, I take that back, actually, the song is pretty good instrumentally, its just not very memorable. Maybe the song type is just not my style

[lefty_989]

:o This song is very beautiful. The harp opens the song in such an eligant fashion. Very well done! Let me just put it this way, "This song is like the background music of an epic movie and it rocks my face off!" :wink:[/img]

[Qureshi Sahab]

Really, this piece left me staring into an abyss between dimensions...I saw all sorts of different feelings and emotions come out of this piece...there is both sadness, peace, and an inspiring aspect that allows one to keep faith strong...Indeed, this was a great outlook on the Zelda music, as this piece describes the more serious side of Zelda, as well as its true legend...

[DJ Riott]

ooh. I haven't reviewed this! But i agree with most everyone, this is an awesome epic remix. Everything seems just right, with all sorts of the Zelda spectrum covered, it is a Must Have. Kudos

10/10

[Dolphin]

If there ever was some kind of epic Zelda movie made, this would definitely have to be in it. Every time I hear it, I think of a quiet, peaceful Hyrule until you get to 0:48, when it suddenly seems to be a darker scene. 1:23 brings around this kind of chaos of war... and then it fluctuates throughout, going from peaceful to war-like in a great transitive way. Not a song I even thought would get mixed specifically, but it sure did get mixed well! 'Course, I like anything Zelda and orchestrated; what better combination is there? 10 outta 10!

One of the best on OCR. Applaud this man.

NOW!!!

*claps applaudingly* My work here is done.

[anosou]

I LOVE THIS ARRANGEMENT!
One of the best arrangement I've heard musically!
First the harp-ish variation of the folk-ish opening story theme from Zelda: WW, it is really a good work and when the strings starts you feel there's no stopping DarkeSword from making something epic!
And then the horns and timpani drums. Epic was the word.
The most awesome is when the snare starts pumping the millitary beat and the harp comes in once again to assist the choral-voices and the word epic is no longer enough for anyone who played through this game.

Although here's a small weakness. The tams. They seem malplaced but ofcourse they serve their purpose to give some more cruch to the track.
still, maybe they could've been exchanged?

And then the wonderful zelda theme cloured by the most beautiful chords and played (okay not played) on a nice flute sound. Then more horns. This is just to much.

Well, I'be realized I'm just saying exactly what the song is.. sorry.
But it's so good I can't do anything else ;)
Anyways, Download this NOW!
That's how good it is

[linkwolf]

one of the best zelda remixes ever very beautiful.i owen w w i have beat it. dont let the cel shadeing fool you this game rocks it's hard at first but it's all worth it for the games final fight with gannon.last but not least i can't wait for the new zelda t p the best zelda game ever to grace a nintendo


linkwolf

p.s. i remix zelda stuff two

[Genesis Blue]

Beautiful remix! I downloaded this a long time ago but never gave it much appreciation because I'd never played the game, but after getting to the part where Medli and Laruto played the harp I rediscovered it when I looked through the Wind Waker mixes. I like the wonderful epic feel to it :) I love Wind Waker! I just beat it yesterday and this mix reminds me pleasantly of it.

[BlueMage]

Now that I've finally bitten the bullet, gotten a GameCube and Wind Waker, I can honestly say that the original of this sounded a bit .... thin. As though it wasn't all there. It didn't have the epic feel I'd associate with music defining a legend.

This, on the other hand, most certainly does have that epic feel. There's a certain urgency in it after the Legend of Zelda theme section, the sort I'd associate with the showdown that's being described in the game about this time.

In general, this track feels more full than the original, and that's not a bad thing. Now, if only Darkesword would turn his attentions to that awesomely-Celtic opening theme for Wind Waker :)

[DarkeSword]

Now that I've finally bitten the bullet, gotten a GameCube and Wind Waker, I can honestly say that the original of this sounded a bit .... thin. As though it wasn't all there. It didn't have the epic feel I'd associate with music defining a legend.

This, on the other hand, most certainly does have that epic feel. There's a certain urgency in it after the Legend of Zelda theme section, the sort I'd associate with the showdown that's being described in the game about this time.

In general, this track feels more full than the original, and that's not a bad thing. Now, if only Darkesword would turn his attentions to that awesomely-Celtic opening theme for Wind Waker :)

In defense of the original, it's more of a minstrel's ballad, which is why it doesn't sound as epic. Its suppose to sound more like a fairy tale than an epic legend.

[Paladin]

There are those who fail to appreciate this kind of music, those whose souls are so tainted by the world and the dark mists of egotism and sensationalism that they have lost the capacity to sense true grandeur. Let them first find the light within themselves, then the wonders that abound shall be manifest.

[OmegaDonut]

There are those who fail to appreciate this kind of music, those whose souls are so tainted by the world and the dark mists of egotism and sensationalism that they have lost the capacity to sense true grandeur. Let them first find the light within themselves, then the wonders that abound shall be manifest.

Whoa.

[Darth Ales]

Loved it but is it just me or does it just stop all of a sudden? Could be my computer.... :whatevaa:
like the techno remix here too haha made me laugh.
It would be awesome to hear a remix of the battle against Ganondorf (not puppet Ganon) or the final battle in Zelda 64 *drools*

[Lockblade]

Whoa... I love how it builds in the beginning. 30 seconds into the song, I decided I loved it. Great work!

PS: Somehow reminds me of Pirates of the Caribbean...

[triumvir]

No words can truly describe the grandeur that is this song - it touches parts of my soul long-dormant. The artist is to be commended for his/her ingenuity! This receives an 11/10 in my book - I listen to it at least two or three times a day. Great job, and keep 'em coming!

I agree with everyone about Wind Waker - I was rigidly opposed to the game because the cell-shading made it look cartoony and stupid. I was outraged at Nintendo for ruining my favorite gaming series. Then, I broke down and got it, and loved every minute of it! Epic, lengthy, and full of memories that will last a lifetime! Great game!

[CE]

Man, this song absolutly rules.

It really evokes the feeling of uncovering a new Zelda game, which was present in the Wind Waker intro.
Very nice, and overall, lives up to it's original.

Darkesword, its' da shizzle!

[Fr0zEnPh0eNiX]

Wow.. just wow..

I actually came out of dormancy to come comment on this song. I haven't posted in this place for years but this song is just so good that I can't help but comment on it.

It is moving, it truly is. I actually downloaded it a while back, and today was searching through some of the fine songs here at OCR when I noticed it sounded .. painlessly familiar. Yes, it does fill the listener with emotion and I (some noob) am here to verify that.

I am one of those people who believe Windwaker was one of the most underrated Zelda games (Just next to Majora's Mask). Once you get past the cell shading, the music is great, and the game is overall great. In all honestly this song doesn't much remind me of it, in fact it has it's own personal relevance.

Very well done.. 10/10 easily. I would say 50/10, but the scale doesn't go that high =P.

[atmuh]

Completely awesome. It perfectly captures the mood of beginning a new Zelda adventure.

[Scooter7]

Wow - this is a really amazing ReMix. It gets especially good around 00:48.9... Definately worth a listen (or in my case, 5+ listens), especially if you've played and enjoyed Wind Waker.

[Duo]

This is a great song! It stands among the best of all the Zelda remixes on the site. It reminds me both of starting a new Zelda adventure and Pirates of the Cartibbean, oddly enough. It works great and I don't imagine I'll stop listening to this piece for a long time to come. The build up, the transitions...the everything. This sounds like it's coming right out of a symphony orchestra. Having the main theme show through for only that little bit is really a highlight to me, as well.

[GreyMage]

this remix really makes me feel like im in love with wind waker all over again. other times it has me imagine an ocarina of time animeish music video that summarizes the entire game.

haha im such a nerd :p

very epic. who wouldn't want to give this piece a try?

[NSider]

Amazing. This piece is THE best Zelda remix I ever heard. Maybe the best game remix I ever heard. Wow.

[Plachy]

There are those who fail to appreciate this kind of music, those whose souls are so tainted by the world and the dark mists of egotism and sensationalism that they have lost the capacity to sense true grandeur. Let them first find the light within themselves, then the wonders that abound shall be manifest.

Amazing the power of music to inspire such poetry.

[Fibre-Optics]

This is great, it's a brilliant remix.
It would be great placed as a theme in its own game.

Good work :D

[MessagesFromEarth]

Epic and stirring, this piece could easily be the framing for any Zelda game. Beautiful orchestration

[Opterion]

That excellent harp hooks me from the beginning. The dynamics throughout are fantastic; all over the place in the best way possible. Great orchestral arrangement, like everyone here has already said.

[Czar Diego]

Someone made an ....interesting TF2 video to this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtaqMpBxrjA

[DarkeSword]

Someone made an ....interesting TF2 video to this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtaqMpBxrjA
Yeah I linked that in the TF2 thread a couple of months ago. Freakin' brilliant.

[Lucentas]

Beautiful job. Another DS classic. He just took the source and ran with it.

[42]

Someone made an ....interesting TF2 video to this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtaqMpBxrjA
Mein Gott! :shock:
That is..
Wow...
Words...
they fail me.
My mind is blown. One of the most amazing things in quite a while.

Aside from the fact that I will forever have WindWaker and Team Fortress 2 forever linked in my mind, this is an amazing piece; its so melody driven. It definitely feels like the theme to some ancient forgotten lore, highly grandiose, equal parts orchestral and medieval, with a great sense of destiny. This is a really beautiful piece.

p.s. Bonk! :3

[EternalVengeance777]

Amazing remix, I love it, one of the best songs I have heard on this site :D

[shadow3121]

Wow.
To get chills not even a minute into a piece... it's incredible. DS really knows his way around the orchestra, and I absolutely LOVE his work. He always seems to have a remix of something from every game that i love, and this piece does not disappoint.

[OA]

Great reverb on the opening harp, gotta let me know what you are using there, dude!

For presumably all free samples, this all sounds pretty nice, even the choir. :-)
The arrangement is classy and nuanced, with tasteful additions, and everything done here has a distinct place in the mix. The pacing is strong, and everything is melodically interesting, with good dynamics.

Good stuff Shariq, now about hooking me up with that reverb... ;-)

[DarkeSword]

I believe it's just Fruity Reverb.

[OA]

I believe it's just Fruity Reverb.

That is not a reverb I can use. ;_;

Could you maybe just lie and say it is some random reverb I can get as a free AU plugin? :-D

Just link to any reverb and i'll probably believe you.

[MechaFone]

Epic adventures on the high seas! This remix takes me places I haven't been since I was young and dreaming of...well, you know. Adventure.

[WesternZypher]

I'd've said set sail for high adventure, but a poster before me beat me to it, still this mix is awesome enough that it bears repeating.

Set Sail for High Adventure!

[Bahamut]

This is a nice mix of Legendary Hero. It builds up towards the end , like a slow sustained unveiling of a legend. Something sounds off about the orchestra to me - perhaps humanization or samples is an issue? The track is quite old though so I can forgive that. The arrangement is solid and still enjoyable regardless.

[GSO]

I have nothing to say. the treatment of this song is absoulutely stunning.