Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Kass' Theme (Extended) Piano Waltz

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @ditto9068
    @ditto9068 4 года назад +1595

    I feel like whenever Erik needs to compose a variation he tries to find the best way to break a normal person's fingers with just a piano

    • @Smaxx
      @Smaxx 4 года назад +21

      Dito! Especially if you've seen it on Accordion, like Mr.Accordion. Maybe it's just the specific arrangement of notes or the way you can play them (not really playing either instrument).

    • @miguelanjo2776
      @miguelanjo2776 4 года назад +11

      you can break any bone with a piano and enough elbow grease

    • @tchbast1661
      @tchbast1661 4 года назад +2

      JUST a piano is not anything

    • @daveya3533
      @daveya3533 4 года назад +2

      @@Smaxx I see what you just did there, very funny.

    • @princesscadance197
      @princesscadance197 4 года назад +1

      @@miguelanjo2776, what about a human skull? I’m asking for... Completely normal reasons...

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 года назад +2206

    One of the most iconic music in the game, you absolutely nailed it.

    • @LostInSpace._.
      @LostInSpace._. 4 года назад +45

      OMG WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE ?!?!!?!

    • @Jan_9999_
      @Jan_9999_ 4 года назад +9

      Well, I feel there's hardly any (new!) memorable songs in the game anyway. Don't get me wrong, BotW was great, but let's see: How many iconic songs and tunes did Ocarina of Time provide us with?
      What about BotW?

    • @basicalpianoyt9214
      @basicalpianoyt9214 4 года назад +4

      @@LostInSpace._. lol, I wanted to say that too.

    • @basicalpianoyt9214
      @basicalpianoyt9214 4 года назад +22

      @@Jan_9999_ Each Zelda games have their own unique and iconic games.

    • @anontob
      @anontob 4 года назад +6

      You like LoZ too? Thats a W bro

  • @diydragon8764
    @diydragon8764 4 года назад +958

    Kass has to be one of my favorite characters in BOTW. Whenever I hear accordion off in the distance I get so happy

    • @hanleal2001
      @hanleal2001 4 года назад +51

      I remember when I first heard him playing his accordian and having I had no idea what it was. So just finding him randomly around Hyrule was the best!

    • @RageQuitter-kb9ih
      @RageQuitter-kb9ih 4 года назад +36

      Me too, I remember when I was just frolicking around trying to find something to do and then I would just hear his song in the distance and I would just be like “WHERE’S THE BIRB!?! WHERE IS HE!!!!????“.
      Great times :)

    • @kip5703
      @kip5703 4 года назад +13

      @@RageQuitter-kb9ih I heard a traveler calling my name, so here I am!

    • @missbelled6700
      @missbelled6700 4 года назад +10

      I love when he says: "Oh, hello there. I will stay behind, to gaze at the sun.
      The sun is a wondrous body. Like a magnificent father!
      If only I could be so grossly incandescent!"
      oops wrong wandering companion character

    • @diydragon8764
      @diydragon8764 4 года назад +2

      @@missbelled6700 Solaire playing the accordion is something I didn't realize I desperately needed until today

  • @aaliyah1675
    @aaliyah1675 4 года назад +746

    “The piano is the easiest instrument to play in the beginning, and the hardest to master in the end." - Vladimir Horowitz.”
    Piano gang shall prevail
    Ling Ling shines on us today my friends

  • @manofspice
    @manofspice 4 года назад +870

    If you did a medley of the champion themes or just a hyrule castle arrangement, that would be incredible

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +226

      Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

    • @axelhalbwachs3354
      @axelhalbwachs3354 4 года назад +36

      @@ErikCPianoman Siegward is that you?

    • @siegward1795
      @siegward1795 4 года назад +6

      @@axelhalbwachs3354 Is that a Dark Souls reference?

    • @breadman0512
      @breadman0512 4 года назад +9

      @@ErikCPianoman Hyrule castle is one of my fav songs, so much so that I l eww earned how to play it, I'd love it if my favorite piano youtuber would do an arrangement of it!

    • @Phrscv
      @Phrscv 4 года назад +5

      @@ErikCPianoman oh yes, BotW Hyrule Castle pleeeease. That song is phenomenal and your renditions are always somehow just as iconic as the originals, if not more.

  • @ZELDACHIC103
    @ZELDACHIC103 4 года назад +89

    Someone said it before, but they said it perfectly:
    “Hearing Kass’s theme in and out of the game is like coming home.”

  • @ErikCPianoman
    @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +395

    It's been a while since I covered anything Zelda, let alone from botw. So show this video some love and let me know your favorite track from botw below.

    • @dexsensity5840
      @dexsensity5840 4 года назад +4

      nah bro your just fire🔥🔥

    • @Spoopix
      @Spoopix 4 года назад +7

      Hands down, has to be the BOTW theme song overall. Such a beautiful piece that makes me tear up.

    • @jonarrizabalaga7535
      @jonarrizabalaga7535 4 года назад +1

      will the sheets be available on musicnotes?

    • @Coalbeanz
      @Coalbeanz 4 года назад

      Probably Ocarina Of Time intro

    • @Will-ff6pt
      @Will-ff6pt 4 года назад +18

      I love Mipha’s theme, it’s so sad but so well played

  • @gabrielllll..11
    @gabrielllll..11 4 года назад +324

    I just love the way you play The Legend of Zelda music. It’s like so great, I can’t explain the feeling it gives me.

  • @Voidelle
    @Voidelle 4 года назад +148

    The original version of this theme always made me see like, an evening/candle-lit festival in a stone courtyard. Lots of dancing and laughing. This version feels like, a person who went to those festivals making music ABOUT going to them. Lovely

  • @toxilex4474
    @toxilex4474 4 года назад +70

    This is already one of my favorites. What a ride! only a minute in and I'm already amazed by this cover; the chords, the harmony, the emotions are so intense! You have once again topped expectations with this beautiful piece and I can't wait to hear more of your amazing Zelda covers.
    (hope you are doing well and staying safe)

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +10

      Thx! I always appreciate these more in-depth comments.

  • @MyZooKeeper
    @MyZooKeeper 4 года назад +81

    “Erik C ‘Piano Man’” more like “Epik C ‘Piano God’”

  • @BehelitZero
    @BehelitZero 4 года назад +38

    After the final clash between the last champion and the hylian princess with the demon king. They returned to rejoice for a new era of peace.
    The day was celebrated with all of hyrule’s races coming together and rejoicing for the last day of the calamitous century. The hylians, sheikah, zora, gorons, Gerudo, Rito. All dancing in praise for the princess and the champion. All of them were astounded by the sight of the two, as they were moving in such elegance around the ballroom. Such young heroes, such young lovers. I hope for them well, long life, a moment of peace, and that the light may illuminate their path.

    • @stanstanstan2597
      @stanstanstan2597 4 года назад +2

      Never understood why people thought Zelink was a thing in BOTW. Yes, they grew to accept each other and get along quite well. Zelda is quite excited to see him at the end of the game, yes, BUT I WOULD BE TOO, IF I JUST WATCHED MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND SUBJECTS DIE A HORRIBLE DEATH AND SPENT A CENTURY HANGING OUT WITH AN ANCIENT DEMON OF UNQUANTIFIABLE RAGE AND EVIL POWER.

    • @BehelitZero
      @BehelitZero 4 года назад +3

      @@stanstanstan2597 I mean I was only talking through Kass’s perspective...

    • @stanstanstan2597
      @stanstanstan2597 4 года назад

      @@BehelitZero oh

    • @0rchid71
      @0rchid71 4 года назад +1

      @@stanstanstan2597 zelink is canon wdym

    • @stanstanstan2597
      @stanstanstan2597 4 года назад +1

      @@0rchid71 was it ever official lit addressed? If not, then as far as I’m concerned-they’re just friends

  • @ripleybrown2626
    @ripleybrown2626 4 года назад +16

    i have never played a zelda game but even still these covers give somehow make me nostalgic

    • @not_loopter9747
      @not_loopter9747 3 года назад

      It wasn’t with this but the first time I got to rito village I felt nostalgic

  • @vhworks3428
    @vhworks3428 4 года назад +25

    I feel blessed.

  • @colebrimmer6553
    @colebrimmer6553 4 года назад +12

    I really hope this comes out on Spotify because I can't wait to listen to this on repeat. I love the part around 0:49 seconds in where the left hand comes in syncopated (I think I used that word right...). Keep up the great work!

  • @jacksonianian
    @jacksonianian Год назад +3

    The variation gives off huge carnival of life from howl's moving castle, and I LOVE IT

  • @fullmetalfido
    @fullmetalfido 3 года назад +7

    I had goosebumps the whole time. The best piano rendition of this song I’ve heard yet!! Keep it up! I’m definitely putting this on my list of songs to learn.

  • @thelonearchitect
    @thelonearchitect 4 года назад +2

    Rachmaninoff meets Zelda. This is brilliant piano technique and second voice playing. Amazing. I'm so happy to have this video recommended.

  • @darryllmaybe3881
    @darryllmaybe3881 Год назад +1

    I've been a massive fan of your channel ever since I first found it 4ish years ago. I remember when this first came out and it blew me away. You have inspired me as a pianist to keep pushing my abilities further for so long, and now 3 years after this video was released, I'm finally taking it on myself. Thank you so much for everything, you are incredible.

  • @crystalrosalez4774
    @crystalrosalez4774 4 года назад +2

    Just stumbled onto this and I will now use it to get my baby girl to sleep every night. Zelda has been my favorite game since birth pretty much. Keep up the amazing work!!

  • @parisarisa
    @parisarisa 4 года назад +3

    I’m sitting here teary-eyed in awe, wonder and nostalgia. Beautiful arrangement! Bravo!

  • @cynshie
    @cynshie 4 года назад +2

    That left hand save at 2:13 :D amazing stuff as usual

  • @Lopeji_
    @Lopeji_ 4 года назад +6

    You are still the best composer around here. Thank you for the content!

  • @ezkillionaire3276
    @ezkillionaire3276 4 года назад +6

    Absolutely beautiful. I love the somewhat ominous feel it has. As if it is only the beginning of something more....
    I love this man. Out of all of the musicians i follow on youtube (and i follow a LOT) You are my favorite pianist :)

  • @eliseli5681
    @eliseli5681 Год назад +1

    0:18 this part and onward gives me chills and tears in my eyes
    Absolutely beautiful ❤

  • @harry_dum7621
    @harry_dum7621 4 года назад +8

    Erik is the type of guy to make a serialism piece sound good.

  • @pietrociceri7845
    @pietrociceri7845 4 года назад +12

    Why is Zelda music so damn good?

  • @plaboo
    @plaboo 4 года назад +3

    This is my favorite Zelda tune of all time. I already learned Sam Griffin’s guitar version of this, Kyle Landry’s Piano version and now i think i must learn this one! You did it so well man! thanks!!

  • @davidpellecchia4360
    @davidpellecchia4360 4 года назад +1

    I have no clue why but I have obsessed over this song for so long. This version by far is the best hands down.

  • @Erik-lp2mc
    @Erik-lp2mc 4 года назад +4

    Your rubato is so darn dynamic. I love all your interpretations, arrangements, performances.

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +1

      Thx. I always strive for a musical performance. Glad you like my take on this classic tune!

  • @RyanZPianoGuy
    @RyanZPianoGuy 4 года назад +13

    Great work Erik. Always exceeding expectations as usual!

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +4

      Thx man. You’ve been uploading like a beast as of late. I’m struggling to keep up!

  • @waffle772
    @waffle772 3 года назад +3

    I'm getting chills just listening to this, beautiful.

  • @giant43222
    @giant43222 2 года назад +1

    Always love hearing this song before getting a dumb ass riddle that my brain can't solve for a shrine.

  • @amicus4978
    @amicus4978 4 года назад +5

    Your versions are always so amazing and beautiful that I can't help but cry for how beautiful they are. Thank you very much for your amazing music and for making my heart dance ❤

  • @samueldammann4159
    @samueldammann4159 Год назад +1

    The chopin reference at the end... perfect

  • @amphicorp4725
    @amphicorp4725 4 года назад +3

    It's amazing how Erik can destroy my hands by just posting sheet music

  • @doctorpurple2240
    @doctorpurple2240 4 года назад +2

    Eric you are an amazing pianist and you’re honestly a huge inspiration for a young, amateur, pianist like myself. Please keep making these wonderful renditions of my favorite games and media!

  • @Coalbeanz
    @Coalbeanz 4 года назад +3

    Once again Eric, you fail to betray my expectations! Beautiful performance of my favorite song in the game

  • @tchbast1661
    @tchbast1661 4 года назад +13

    "time to wor-... seems like there is a emergency"

  • @wabblo1059
    @wabblo1059 4 года назад +1

    It's not often that a video on RUclips can bring me to tears. Your arrangement of this song did. Thank you..

  • @spencerlow8826
    @spencerlow8826 4 года назад +1

    i've been playing a lot of botw recently, the other day when I encountered kass I just had to take a minute to stop and listen. such a beautiful piece and a great rendition!

  • @HenrikoMagnifico
    @HenrikoMagnifico 4 года назад +2

    Amazing! Bravo!

  • @JoshGUITARofolo
    @JoshGUITARofolo 4 года назад

    Total mastery of your instrument and craft. Always enjoy listening to you.

  • @mangomaking
    @mangomaking 4 года назад +2

    1:57 onwards is so intense, definitely my favorite part! 😢 reminds me of your champion's ballad cover!! love this so much... 😭❤

  • @skuboki3930
    @skuboki3930 4 года назад

    My favorite pianist releases one of my favorite video game tracks of all time? It's a good day.

  • @tgbmighty7908
    @tgbmighty7908 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for making this. It was my favorite song in botw

  • @Robersora
    @Robersora 4 года назад +1

    Just WOW!
    I love this tune and your variation really hits a home run as well! Thanks so much!!

  • @Adrenaline0413
    @Adrenaline0413 4 года назад +3

    I love your Legend of Zelda videos man. They are awesome.

  • @NeonDefense385
    @NeonDefense385 3 года назад

    THE VARIATION VERSION IS FIREE MY EYES ARE MELTING BECAUSE OF IT
    the varied chords, varied tempo, varied mood swings, oh my god. it's an absolute goddess of a composition!!

  • @Connormccmccmcc
    @Connormccmccmcc 4 года назад +2

    At 2:25 I get Rach 2 kind of vibes. Great song as always!

  • @sntch1664
    @sntch1664 3 года назад

    I listen to this every day since it's been online, that variation is amazing.

  • @mccardz208
    @mccardz208 4 года назад

    I can play 19 secs of this. Nice. Your covers are unreal.

  • @Bursensflow
    @Bursensflow 3 года назад +2

    1:36 This melody is PERFECT.

  • @clutzykanine
    @clutzykanine 4 года назад

    This is definitely my new favorite cover of Kass’ song holy shit, I am in love with how you arranged this!

  • @cvanims
    @cvanims 4 года назад

    Excellent cover! I loved my hearing this faintly playing in the middle of nowhere during my first playthrough, and following it to find Kass.

  • @soyboy3359
    @soyboy3359 4 года назад

    this was an absolute treat to listen to. You took the original song and made it ten times better, in my opinion. Can't wait to hear more astounding songs like this

  • @wooof8575
    @wooof8575 4 года назад +31

    This comment will probably be lost in the sea but i'll say this anyway.
    You and few other musically talented youtuber are the reason why I keep playing and practicing piano to this day.
    I'm the kind of guy who loose motivation/interest quickly which mean while i'm good at wide array of thing i do not excel at anything.
    And it might be dumb but it's actually infuriating to me to a point where i get really mad at myself.
    But your videos always bring the flame back alive and i find myself sitting at my piano for as much as i can the rest of the week after.
    So TL;DR, THANK YOU FOR YOUR UPLOADS it's been really important/helping to me. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +5

      Keep that fire alive and happy practicing!

    • @wooof8575
      @wooof8575 4 года назад +1

      @@ErikCPianoman Thanks for your kind words, i will !

    • @wenting2457
      @wenting2457 4 года назад +1

      My saxophone teacher used to tell me: there are too many people willing to tear you down, you can't be one of them. Would tell me that whenever I got pissed off at myself for not practicing. Eventually I just stopped wasting time being mad and started practicing.

    • @wooof8575
      @wooof8575 4 года назад +1

      @@wenting2457 That's a good piece of advise, thanks for sharing,
      i'll try to remember it.

  • @TheDaringPastry1313
    @TheDaringPastry1313 2 года назад

    I loved how in the game you just heard the first part of the theme, but once you got to the end and did his final challenge, he played the full version letting you hear the LoZ music mixed in there as a reveal ... Goose bumps when it happened.

  • @Gaminghj
    @Gaminghj 3 года назад

    this is insanely iconic an absolute masterpiece keep doing what you love Erik

  • @ysis7556
    @ysis7556 4 года назад

    Your way of playing this song is mesmerizing...it transports us to another world. Thanks for your great work

  • @ZipMapp
    @ZipMapp 2 года назад

    The variation is crazy. It's refined, fresh

  • @Nedded
    @Nedded 4 года назад

    This video gave me nerd chills, and I don't have a problem with it

  • @MrMeeseeksPiano
    @MrMeeseeksPiano 4 года назад

    I love waltzes and really like the way you play them always adding these low chromatic bass notes in the majority of them. Great work, bro!

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад

      Thx man. I find Waltzes one of the more satisfying musical forms.

  • @impastabowl2328
    @impastabowl2328 4 года назад

    This is so amazing I can’t even it’s like I can hear the passion you have through the music you play

  • @knightofnight842
    @knightofnight842 4 года назад

    Both botw and Erik are gifts that keep on giving

  • @zeldaboygamernl2102
    @zeldaboygamernl2102 4 года назад

    Man you are sooo underated, i swear you need to have 5 million

  • @mielleppens7586
    @mielleppens7586 4 года назад

    That was soo good and your own remake was even better

  • @ascarmen42
    @ascarmen42 4 года назад

    You’ve nailed yet another one, the talent on this man is unparalleled.

  • @Tubajubaduba
    @Tubajubaduba 4 года назад

    Something I love about the opening melody in the waltz style is that it’s sounds very Shostakovich to me, obviously it’s different and stands on its own, but that melody reminds so much of something Shostakovich would’ve written that I always think of him when I hear it. Great performance and Cover!!!!!

  • @Sakurathefoxrox
    @Sakurathefoxrox 4 года назад

    Man, I love this. Especially how at 0:38 it kinda sounds like some of the main legend of zelda theme is worked into it. Kass was always fun to hear when I was playing--

    • @KaiserWright
      @KaiserWright 12 дней назад

      That is the main theme, it’s definitely intentional

  • @hxsfox
    @hxsfox 4 года назад +1

    I love this and it's perfect timing since I want to play this song as well!

  • @squadofstupidstuff3413
    @squadofstupidstuff3413 4 года назад

    I’ve been wanting the extended style for a while also bro this is great

  • @aspi7850
    @aspi7850 4 года назад

    Recently completed breath of the wild. I just love this song, among the champion’s ballad they’re one my favourite videogame soundtracks ever

  • @cayden6057
    @cayden6057 4 года назад

    I've actually been moved by your variation. You are incredibly skilled.

  • @Thomasrpiano
    @Thomasrpiano 4 года назад +2

    Love the expression man! (Kass is best bird)

    • @ErikCPianoman
      @ErikCPianoman  4 года назад +1

      Glad the expression comes through in these lore virtuosic/bombastic arrangements.

  • @wings2990
    @wings2990 4 года назад

    Sometime i go to the village just to listen to this amazing theme

  • @spencerbair1137
    @spencerbair1137 8 месяцев назад

    Fantastic arrangement! Would absolutely love a full sheet music arrangement for the second half, this is a dream song of mine!

  • @Kaisercon
    @Kaisercon 4 года назад +1

    You inspire me to play Piano! Thank you and don't ever stop plz ❤

  • @patricoda
    @patricoda 4 года назад

    Such an amazing arrangement! I loved the hints of other Zelda themes in there, too!

  • @stalecornchips
    @stalecornchips 4 года назад

    ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT

  • @dexobj
    @dexobj 4 года назад

    Wow, such a beautiful variation, I didn't even noticed the transition at first. Also it has been a while since I saw a piece that incorporates A1. Such a deep note you can barely hear it. Liked and Subscribed!

  • @elitemasters17
    @elitemasters17 2 года назад

    i learnt and was able to play the first part of this piece for a school music competition and won :D (you were credited ofc)

  • @dovesoap5026
    @dovesoap5026 4 года назад

    Incredible performance as always, definitely one of my favorite people to see an upload from

  • @nelsonramirez1
    @nelsonramirez1 4 года назад

    Just wanted you to know that this video came up on my feed and I was subscribed to your channel before it was over. You're amazing and listening to you play made me feel fantastic. Thank you

  • @NCXDKG
    @NCXDKG 4 года назад

    i've never actually played breath of the wild, but i love this birb and his theme.

  • @jorgefraile218
    @jorgefraile218 4 года назад

    The best version and variations I've heard in my whole life!!!

  • @fabianwhs9891
    @fabianwhs9891 3 года назад

    Now this is just the definition of perfect

  • @danipar7388
    @danipar7388 4 года назад +11

    "If Rachmaninoff have written Zelda soundtrack"

  • @nineteenseventyfive6709
    @nineteenseventyfive6709 4 года назад

    Your Zelda covers always give me such a warm feeling...awesome job, love this :)

  • @krispyk.1786
    @krispyk.1786 3 года назад

    Good Graciousness! The absolutely marvelous playing of this music is simply breathtaking.... the sheer emotionally moving scale of this piece when you hear it for the first time is recreated perfectly here in this arrangement. Bravo! Bravo! well done.

  • @sandristas009
    @sandristas009 3 года назад +2

    1:21 the best part 😌👌👌👌

  • @PhoebeMcIntire
    @PhoebeMcIntire 6 месяцев назад

    I loved it so much, I'm in tears!

  • @DBZProduction
    @DBZProduction 3 года назад

    Beautiful as always, I do so hope to hear the Rito village theme from you someday. Just thinking about the amount of fun you can have with those chords, has me excitedly awaiting it. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @cesarituarte4161
    @cesarituarte4161 4 года назад +1

    this version of the song gave me goosebumps

  • @alvarotargaryen4589
    @alvarotargaryen4589 4 года назад

    Incredible, I have no words

  • @matthewcullen8688
    @matthewcullen8688 4 года назад

    really amazing! I love your zelda covers and they way you adapt them they take on a new life when you play them.

  • @diegoink156
    @diegoink156 4 года назад

    Just love the begining of the variation part * ^ * ! Awesome job Erik :D !

    • @diegoink156
      @diegoink156 4 года назад

      Can't wait to get the score otherwise ^^ !

  • @Duhemsounds
    @Duhemsounds 4 года назад

    A great version of one of my favorites from Breath of the Wild :)

  • @sntch1664
    @sntch1664 4 года назад

    dude I've been re-learning piano from that theme, you absolutely master it. Bip up :)

  • @cabbageman2184
    @cabbageman2184 3 года назад

    THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL