Best VGM 712 - Zelda : Twilight Princess - Midna's Desperate Hour

[BombOmbBuddy]

Idk who im supppose to respond to but this song is highly sophisticated! this and and the love theme from SS are the few themes in a game that actually make you really feel for a character!

[DancingMad17]

twilight princess>skyward sword

[Lossantoscj210]

@SupraDarky ..dude you have great taste in music

[MrZangetsu468]

One of the most sophisticated Zelda tracks. Actually reminds me of the final Temple in Alundra but more mellow.

[00Kirby0]

@MrZangetsu468

So a song is sophisticated, when they repeat the same notes over and over again, slightly changing the notes every so often?

Well, I'll be.

[MrZangetsu468]

@00Kirby0 No, obviously a song is sophisticated when you try to sound pretentious on youtube. If you dislike the song why don't you hit dislike and move on instead of pissing in my ear?

[00Kirby0]

@MrZangetsu468

Simply because you said it was sophisticated, when you have obviously not taken any musical theory classes, or apparently have heard sophisticated music!

Your lack of knowledge on the subject, makes you the one who is pretentious.

Pretentious - "Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed."

[MrZangetsu468]

@00Kirby0 "One of the most sophisticated Zelda tracks" is exactly what I said. I never spoke about music in general, I'm commenting specifically on a videogame here dumbass, if you misread it falls on you.

Sophisitcated:

(Of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding) Aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle.

This music portrays Midna's emotional state at the time it is played during TP.

So you've studied musical theory & u think ur better than ppl? gtfo

[00Kirby0]

@MrZangetsu468

You forgot the first and foremost definition of Sophisticated.

"(of a machine, system, or technique) Developed to a high degree of complexity."

Which in this case, this song is not, as it is repetitive and mellow.

I know you were talking about Zelda music, and this is not a sophisticated song.

It is in the emotional department? But other than that, this song is not developed to a high degree of complexity.

Wind Waker was more sophisticated in it's music.

[MrZangetsu468]

@00Kirby0 I didnt forget it I chose one definition, since this is Midna's lamment/desperate hour it is 'of a person or their thoughts, reactions and understanding'. Emtionally yes, obviously I never stated it was developed to a high degree of complexity.

Since we're all so impressed (and yourself and/or 3 people obviously aren't) why don't you go listen to some WW music since it's oh-so-phisticated.

[00Kirby0]

@MrZangetsu468

So you're saying the song is only half sophisticated?

Agreed. Just like all of the songs in this game.

[MrZangetsu468]

@00Kirby0 Q&A when you're doing both doesn't count. You've obviously got some issues with this game so I'll leave it with you.

[00Kirby0]

@MrZangetsu468

I have many issues with Twilight Princess as it wasn't a great game Zelda-wise.

[ragnaroktomorro]

This game felt so zelda to me. imo, of all the zelda games, this one has the most zelda-ness to it (possibly tied with LttP). i think this part of the game actually gave me shivers.

[anegwa]

while listening to this open new tab go to google type in rainy mood go to first link and enjoy

[akel777]

this is the only song I remember from twilight princess.

[x2ctothemax]

I have this song ;)

[austinthebookworm5]

another of the many reasons why TP is such a beautiful game

[dddddd4236]

@austinthebookworm5 Wrong.

[austinthebookworm5]

@dddddd4236

nah brah :P

[AerikkThief]

created new saves just to play this sequence.

[TheKaradom]

My gripe about this song was that it was interrupted by enemies CONSTANTLY. It really ruined the atmosphere.

[Kesvalk]

this is the turning point of midna, when she stops being a ass and start to become the best side character in zelda history...

[cyberdrago2]

I cried when I first heard this song I was about 10 I'm now 12 and I still cry.

[beerunners]

ahh i remember when i first heard this song i was literaly shudering both from the song and worry (nerdness ftw)

[aurabelleloveszelda]

i love this song the most out of all the zelda songs

[MtMarshi]

POSSIBLY the best zeld tp tune, running through hyrule as a beast with this song filling your ears was for me a magical moment in gaming il never forget!

[NAVlK]

:D i love this song, i even learned how to play it on piano x3

[TheNintendonerd1986]

@NAVlK me 2! its kinda hard to learn at first, if you dont play with like lessons and stuff...... oh well, at least we got it!

[NAVlK]

@TheNintendonerd1986 lol ikr

[TheNintendonerd1986]

@NAVlK ikr? sorry i dont use abbreviations lol rofl copter.......

[vinitrujillo]

Reaction:

"F***ING ZANT! I"LL KILL YOU SON OF A BI***!"

[LegendOfAGamer]

Its called mindas lament, I know from smash bros brawl.

[TheNintendonerd1986]

@LegendOfAGamer chack the description,

[Firestar77777]

Midna looks fine to me.

[XnoodleXjrlX]

Twilight Princess is definitely my favorite game. Everything about it, I love. It reminds me of so much.

[BzzrkGrl]

Good choice, but this song is so depressing. :,(

[alec00618]

this is a masterpiece in the weight of moonlight sonata from beethoven

[calpoop]

damn i wish i never beat this game so i could have motivation to play it again

[BzzrkGrl]

When I saw the cut scene for this, It didn't brighten my day.

[AkumaUchitoru]

Honestly, I'm not really a fan of the other Twilight Princess songs you have but this part of the game was pretty special to me.

Heck, I didn't like most of Twilight Princess that much at all. Sorry. :(

But I do like the old classic Zeldas like Link's Awakening and Ocarina of Time of course.

[G0d0fHope]

Agreed. :P This piece is very well played and made. :P Great pic and song. Love Twilight Princess for both the Wii and Gamecube.

[ILikeTreecko]

where did you find that picture?

[cynicsfaith]

This beautiful and stoically despairing. Too bad this music lasted all of the 5 seconds it took to save Midna (at least that's how I recall it).

[chcoman123]

@cynicsfaith 5 seconds? it took me forever (stupid tightropes. I KEPT FALLING! EVIL EVIL TIGHTROPES!!! ARRRRG!!!!!)

[cynicsfaith]

@chcoman123 ok, so that was a bit of an exaggeration. but I felt like this section of the game was kinda short.

[chcoman123]

@cynicsfaith well yeah it was. but still, I HATE TIGHTROPES!!!!

[chcoman123]

@jamestwin204 lol that remake is ported to the 3DS.

[chcoman123]

wrong name. its called "Midna's Lament". says so in super smash bros brawl.

But this music is very good (and sad, i almost cried when i first heard this... and saw what happened to midna in the game, but i wont spoil anything!).

oh and the picture is cool too.

[CrazyMan03]

@chcoman123 The Japanese version has Midna's Desperate Hour so they are both correct.

[chcoman123]

@CrazyMan03 yeah, but am i talking about the japanese version? nope! Besides, SSBB called it "Midna's Lament" so thats what it's real name is. I dont think that nintendo would screw up the music name in a different game that has a character and the SAME MUSIC from the SAME GAME!

[CrazyMan03]

@chcoman123 Like I said, they are BOTH correct. Midna's Lament and Midna's Desperate Hour are names for the same song. Not just one. Just because in America we call it, Midna's Lament doesn't mean that's the only name and real name. This happens a lot with other games when translating from Japanese to English. I've seen it countless times.

[chcoman123]

@CrazyMan03 i never said that it was the wrong name. I just said that in america, that's what its called...

[chcoman123]

@CrazyMan03 oh and one more thing. ive seen plenty errors when it comes to translating jap. to english. (all your base are belong to- *gets shot*)

[Supermariofan14]

LOL, that wolf looks more like a lion. Anyways, this is probably one of my least favorite Zelda games, because I thought it was way too similar to Ocarina of Time but with less colorful graphics. It did have some nice things in it, like this song.

[madamminalost]

Dang. I just want to fire up my wii to play this now. 

[killersithlords]

@jamestwin204

Umm..no. Have you seen the gameplay of Skyward Sword? You're just basing those off the picture at was shown last year.

[wkunzelman1]

This music makes me think of walking down a road in the fall... with a lot of leaves falling down around me. By myself... a few kids playing games outside. I continue walking, emotionless, as if ignoring the children's joy, but I am not sad. The kids stop playing for a moment, and watch me walk by. I am empty.

[Gibling]

funny how half these comments mention Majora's Mask. 'Last End' from MM is one of the most chilling, depressing and emotional songs I've ever heard. Fantastic game. Twilight Princess is amazing too!

[charger619c]

Anyone know what part of the game this theme is played?

[CrazyMan03]

@charger619c When Midna basically almost dies after getting the Fused Shadows and Zant attacks her. When you're trying to get Midna to Zelda in Hyrule Castle to be saved, this is playing.

[mouse264]

@charger619c Zant exposes Midna to the light, and you have to carry her through the rain To Hyrule Castle...

Sound familiar?

[Clymaxx]

This song is actually really nice. It becomes a top contributor to the atmosphere of the game. A fairly relaxing tune and just a nice piece overall.

[trevbook]

This should have been posted next week to commemorate the reveal of Zelda Wii!!!

[koimaster]

they never made enough copies of this game for gamecube in the UK. It still costs a tonne second hand. I so want to play it though.

[tangramman]

Best song in the game.

Twilight Princess was okay, though I'd still rank it lower than MM and maybe even WW. I disliked how the special item you got in each dungeon seemingly became useless beyond the dungeon you got it in and getting a Heart Piece or two. What I liked about MM was the crazy amount of sidequests, along with the lore.

[KeeSomething]

Twilight Princess did not have a very memorable soundtrack overall, but this song competes with the best in the series. I do hope that Zelda Wii steps it up in the music department, and that means not relying on remixing/reusing old tunes from past games. I want Zelda Wii to have its own, unique identity. Spirit Track's soundtrack gives me hope.

And like most people, I'm praying for an orchestrated soundtrack!

[ian4678]

@KeeSomething Personally I think it has the best music in the series. Also almost every game in the series has reused or remixed music from previous games. Which I'm sure the new zelda will also do.

[jakab11]

Love this song, I'm still hoping for Midna to make a return in the new Zelda Wii title, though I know it won't happen, she's just such a memorable character

[dahalomastafriend]

when i watched this video, i thought of "find your way" from final fantasy 8 piano collections. lol, check out that song, supradarky

[lismore1]

Einaudi anyone? Also can't believe this game came out four years ago, seems like only yesterday :/

[GoroWannabe]

If we're going for hopes for Zelda Wii, my two cents are that I want the enemies to be improved.

In the transition to 3D enemies became pushovers and the game shifted to puzzles. Hopefully Motion+ will change that.

[supernovaforce]

i only bought a wii last week and this was the first game i bought. i got up to this part of the game only the day before yesterday and thought "i need this music." thanks for uploading SupraDarky, you do such a good job with all this game music

[polaronunam]

I was expecting when were you gonna upload this master piece...

[DarthMario007]

One of the best pieces of music in Twilight Princess.

Great upload Supra, as always.

[charger619c]

this is the first good one I've heard in awhile

[SupraDarky]

As an aside, one thing I hope they fix in the next Zelda are the rewards you get outside the dungeons. It's a problem that's been present throughout most of the series, where I'll find a cool hidden cave or something. I go inside, there's a fun mini-labyrinth, and in the end all I get is either 100 Rupees (when I already have 999 so the chest stays closed) or a piece of heart. It's rarely a surprising reward.

[DethFan333]

@SupraDarky I remember link to the past.....my first playthru, i didnt even find all the items.....a cape that makes you go freakin invisible!! awesome. so yea, i know what you mean, i would much rather find an ice wand at the end of one of those mini dungeons then another peice of heart!! BTW.....I thought this song was called Midna's lament? thats what it's called in SSBB anyways, I have always wondered why ppl called it Midna's desperate hour.....=S

[spaceeskimo11t]

@SupraDarky im gonna hafta agree, maybe more secret weapons or items, rather than pieces of heart and rupees.

[Brainstrain91]

@SupraDarky that's what I liked so much about Majora's Mask (one of many things). At the end of a mini dungeon or miniquest, you don't just get another heart piece. You could quite possibly get a mask, which in itself likely has another use. Much more exciting.

[saurfan]

@SupraDarky no what they need is MORE MAJORAS MASK STUFF end story

[Mogansss]

@SupraDarky In the next Zelda I hope there will be alot of quests outside of the dungeons that isn't required to be done to beat the last boss. I hope there will be a maaajor lot of them, because it makes the game fun even after you've beaten the last boss.

[dunboody]

@SupraDarky That's one of the reasons I don't really like these games.

[Kinekun]

@SupraDarky It's a conundrum. If they have cool gear and items (Bomerang, bombs, hookshot) they want to make them useful in the game (stunnable enemies, breakable walls, attachable spots). But implementing items requires RL dev resources. Items in hidden caves are items the playersbase can miss and not experience. By putting nice items in mandatory temples they ensure that all players will enjoy them and other resources are used to improve the rest of the game. The music for example =)

[TheCuster58]

@Kinekun I see your point, but couldn't they do more optional things in the same manner as the ice arrows in Ocarina of Time? They weren't necessarily the most useful item, but it was cool reward for an optional dungeon and players who want to truly complete the game would feel obligated to complete the sidequest. I think the cave of ordeals is a good example of SD's point. It was fun, but after 50 levels, the reward was an item that can be obtained elsewhere!

[Kinekun]

@TheCuster58 You're right, the Ice arrow is a "cool" example. The developers make sure it works decently, prolly in a menial way by shooting Ice arrows at any would-be targets in the entire game,. But the bow-arrow fundamental code and testing is already accounted for. All they need are a few extra graphical effects and a "stopper" for the moving enemy. Inserting "new" items by modifying old items, is not hard. Red bombs, anyone? Upgradable boomerang? If you have a gamemechanic, make use of it!

[alef321]

@SupraDarky the new zelda has upgrade system so that wont happen

[Linkzcap]

Can't believe this wasn't on yet!

[Brainstrain91]

Classic! One of the most evocative pieces I've ever heard in a video game.

[kimchiattack]

Great track, thanks for posting

[grrr9]

Ooh, Midna's Lament. A very impressive piano track- you don't see enough of those.

Wonder who messed up the translation bad enough to give us the two titles?

[AstroBoy099]

you used this song already

[TalesOfGod]

I had the mistake of having this video played with 50% sound on my labtop. My ears hurt so much T_T

[charger619c]

@TalesOfGod why would 50% hurt your ears?

[TalesOfGod]

@charger619c Not quite sure but it did even though I have heard this song many times. Maybe it reminded me that I don't like the game? (Although I do like some soundtracks.)

[puklop]

I dont really like Tyler Perry

[TuxedoRay]

this could've easily been in a FF game

[dunboody]

love this shit, bitch!

[plasmix]

TP is my least favorite 3D Zelda. Relatively weak soundtrack, uninteresting locales, static towns, pointless quests, boring characters. It's just not cohesively designed.

[TalesOfGod]

@plasmix I gotta agree with you, this is my least 3D fav. Maybe MM though, still playing MM at the moment.

[plasmix]

@TalesOfGod Oh god I LOVE Majora's Mask. By far the most dynamic and interesting world in a 3D Zelda.

[TalesOfGod]

@plasmix I gotta agree, the town at the beginning suprised me when compared to OOT towns because MM brought it to life. Only thing that I don't like with it is the three day system because you can't go exploring and admiring the view because of it. It would have been more succesful if it didn't have that.

[simbot15]

This is honestly one of my favorite tracks from any zelda game. Even though it's so simple... it just conveys this dark ambiance so well... nothing like it....

[OMGItsChrisLaws]

Gives me chills every time. That's why I avoid listening to it, as amazing a song as it is.

[Arc13]

Sad, and I can say this at the same time very dramatic, racing to save a life.

And since we bring it up, MM my favorite Zelda, then OoT, WW, LttP, TP takes 5th. This order partially due to the soundtracks, partially with their styles and it also has something to do with the overrall feel and pacing of the games.

[Arc13]

Wind Waker would arguably be my favorite actually, but I cannot stand the Triforce section of it, I really can't. It's even left many of my friends to denounce the game's existance in fact and mark it as the worst. I feel that's a bit much but that part of the game I could do without.

[Arc13]

Majora's Mask my fav namely because the town was the first time it actually felt like a real town, like the people were real and to this day one of the only games to still do just that. Breath life into everything. Kinda ironic since it's the Zelda where the psychopath of a villain is actually killing everything.Probably Nintendo's way of getting everyone to care for the people a little more.They did it here in TP with Midna and look at all of these people caring!(my comments relate to the vid)

[Eval999]

The MM Trading quest is probably the most elaborate sidequest of all time. With one of the coolest rewards!

[Fransinn3]

Such a sad theme

:'C

[Masz52]

MM is probably my second or most favorite Zelda game. Of course I hated the time limit when I was younger, but I don't mind it these days.

I recently read something that did a very good job stating why MM is awesome but it's too big to post here.

As for TP, it's like a better version of OoT to me.

[VGKing]

I have nothing to say for this other than "holy hell, this is probably one of the most depressing moments in gaming." I can't even think of many mainstream gaming moments that match this level of sadness.

[Stall0wnized]

@VGKing You never owned a Super Nintendo, did you?

[VGKing]

@Stall0wnized I did, but I said mainstream. As in "Lufia II and Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu don't count, as sad as they were."

[chcoman123]

@VGKing i cant either. (ok maybe FF7 Aerith's Death...) I usually play games ranging from E-T rating so if there are sadder moments in other games i never played, please inform me. but you are right. this is insanely sad.

[hypersonic1337]

sounds a little kingdom hearts-ish, i wasnt the biggest fan of twilight princess music beacuse it wasn't orchestrated but it was still pretty good

[hector8927]

UFFF awesome song dude! this is probably one of my favorites zelda´s game, to me its better that ocarina of time, maybe it´s because a like a game almost by its music, and this game has a MUCH BETTER music than OoT, and that´s why i love Majora´s Mask more than OoT, majoras mask has a best atmosphere, and this one too... awesome

[fullm3tal90]

Absolutely briliant my fave song of TW so dark and sad 

[TheMadMasterMan]

Some Good Music There :)

[Sephiko]

I've played the Gamecube one to the end, but when I tried the Wii one off of a friend later on I was completely disoriented because it was all flipped around x_x

[SupraDarky]

While OoT definitely had the bigger impact on me at the time, Twilight Princess is actually my favorite 3D Zelda (Link's Awakening being my favorite 2D Zelda). Few people usually agree with me. When it comes to the dungeons, I really find it unmatched. Plus I actually really like the Shadow world with its unique and dark atmosphere (and impressive graphics).

[cooky1]

@SupraDarky it certainly has innovative dungeons although in my opinion it's far too easy. Personally Majora's Mask is my favourite with the darker themes and the best sidequests from any Zelda game.

[SupraDarky]

@cooky1 The game being too easy is definitely the game's biggest fault for me. Same with Wind Waker.

[gott957]

@SupraDarky

to be fair, oot wasn't exactly hard either. mm was the only 3d zelda that provided a real challenge

[linkszxx]

@gott957 agreed

[MrMinkStar]

@SupraDarky MM really is a love it or hate it game. I personally think it's the best Zelda of all time, with TP being my least favorite. I actually like the 3 day system, some people don't, and that's cool too.

[XxDJXepherxX]

@SupraDarky personally i loved majora's mask. i thought it was even better than OoT in my opinion. what is your thought of majora's mask?

[SupraDarky]

@XxDJXepherxX I've only played MM when it came out and finished it pretty quickly. I'd need to play it again, but it's my least favorite 3D Zelda. I remember really not liking the 3 days system and the lack of dungeons.

[dx619hey]

@SupraDarky Woah, it's my favorite Zelda game, even my favorite video game in general. It's really good, give it another chance. The atmosphere and music is great, and the whole mask thing is frikkin awesome, with the 3 forms of link. And the NPC interaction is great, you really feel for these people as they struggle to get somewhere in the last days of their lives, over and over again.

[Masz52]

@SupraDarky The lack of dungeons didn't bother me because there was a ton of stuff to do outside of that. That's something I didn't like about TP. It felt like you were just going from dungeon to dungeon, while MM you had like a shit ton of side quests you could do in between.

[SupraDarky]

@Masz52 That's the thing though, for me Zelda is all about dungeons. It's the number one reason I love this series so much. Even then, while MM definitely had the upper hand in terms of things to do outside the dungeons, I spent a lot of fun time outside of them as well in TP. It had a lot of mini-games and hidden caves or spots you could go back to with your new dungeon treasures.

[zak832]

@SupraDarky you should play mm again, it had one of the best soundtracks in any zelda game

[pianoguy222]

@XxDJXepherxX Definately give it another shot. So much of that game can't be appreciated when we're young, out mostly for the gameplay. It's the atmosphere that really sells that game. You thought this part of the game was heavy? Try not feeling something when Anju sits in the inn as the moon is falling, saying she will wait, all to one of the most... final pieces of music ever.

[khlova]

@SupraDarky

I agree. Twilight Princess has AMAZING dungeons. 

[shadowg3]

@SupraDarky Link's awakening was to me the best 2d Zelda, the story was a bit sad.... I miss Marin.... T_T