Hymns of Light and Shadows out now!

[lazydictionary]

Wow you are really talented, and a really nice guy! You put a lot of work into the album, and all of your covers, and it really shows! I wish you all the success in the world, and I'm really glad I found your channel! Cheers

[wydo4]

Hey I have a question. Is that you playing the background music? 4:45 through the end of the vid was pretty cool! Love the album by the way :)

[CSGuitar89]

@wydo4 Yes, all of the background music is actually a couple of backing tracks from the album.

[Damien9607]

Not sure if you still read the comments from this particular video, but I feel it's more relevant on this particular video. I was curious if the name "CSGuitar89" meant something to you, or if it was more like just something you settled with that was available. I ask because I think on your next album, you should give yourself some sort of band name. Anything, really. Although if you do like the name "CSGuitar89," it's definitely your call. =)

[CSGuitar89]

@Damien9607 Well, to be honest with you, when I opened this channel I didn't gave the name too much thought since I never expected so many people to watch my videos. My channel name is just something I came up with on the spot but I'm actually still pretty happy about it :) CS stands for my initials, the Guitar part I feel still describes what I do best and I had to add my year of birth, which is 89, since CSGuitar was already taken ;)

[Windtrouser]

I really hope to see some Skyward Sword covers from you, man. The music in that game is so awesome, and you'd do it nothing but justice.

[muertoboii]

your awesome. :D

[SpiritOfWaterMontaru]

Love the album, not all my favorite zelda songs got in, but a lot of them did, keep up the good work.

[nintendofan204]

Just listened to the whole album. It's amazing! Great job!

[MegabusterLegends3]

Thank you for the tabs especially, its so hard to find good video game tablature nowadays!

[graboidfan31]

These are all your songs? That is cool if they are.

[Chimmychang8]

Definitely an inspiration! Thanks for all the sick tunes man!

[sczoin]

thank you for all your hard work! definately been waiting for this album for a while!

[jcg1227]

Cool. I've always been waiting for you to release this album. Thanks a lot! I enjoy your music very much. :)

[louxaw]

Thank you. I love your music. :)

[AmonOfTheSahelijos]

dude i was in zandvoort a few days ago and then in amsterdam. just thought you'd know.

[Seymourb00bz]

Yo, this might sound like a personal question. But I've been watching some of your vids and I realized that I might know you from somewhere, and after checking your page it said you were from the Netherlands. Which is where I grew up as a child. Now my question is: Did you go to a school which was in "The Hague". If not my apologies and sorry for intruding.

[CSGuitar89]

@Seymourb00bz No problem! I grew up and went to school in Almere, where I still live. It's approximately 90km from The Hague so it's highly unlikely we met there ;)

[VebseLover]

I'm a bit dissapointed with your choice of artwork considering the ones send in by others.

[nathan33445]

Also What is the back ground music?

[CSGuitar89]

@nathan33445 The music I used in the background are backing tracks from songs that are on the album :)

[shigerumiyamoto1]

Very Nice work on your album, this may seem like an odd request but do you ever consider releasing your album in lossless FLAC format? I'm one of those audiophiles who really likes high bitrate music!. :)

[CSGuitar89]

@shigerumiyamoto1 Thanks! Glad you like it :) Unfortunately I cannot export my songs to FLAC, however I can offer you the original .AIF files if you want. Because of the file size I can't upload the uncompressed album to my website though... But if you're interested just send me a message and we'll find a solution.

[WARBEASTxAPOCALYPSE]

Thanks so much for making this amazing album! you are an amazing guitarist and I really love your sound! It's very entrancing. My friend actually heard some of your stuff on one of my playlists and said he couldn't stop listening :P You have a great tone and i look forward to your original material!. Perhaps you and Atrificial Fear could do a guitar duel collaberation :)

[arlez]

yeei he said my title suggestion and showed my album cover!! too bad he didn't use it but at least he remembered me :) lol.....I f'ing love the album btw!!!!!!

[fireball5productions]

4 hours to download new album?.... "Totally worth it!!!"

[Awesomeggs]

So that's what you have been doing lately! I was wondering what happened to you. This was definitely worth the wait. I love your covers! Keep it up! :)

[Seproth115]

Haha... that shirt, outstanding.

[infinitebeenie]

Wow! This album was perfect timing seeing as I got Skyward Sword! But wow, all I have to say. My gratitude is extended greatly to you for making this album! It has inspired me to become a better geetarist! It sounds amazing. My fav one is def stone temple :)

[corporalkills]

Hey thanks alot for the album! That's very generous of you. You're my favorite guitarist!

[xam154]

for a lack of a better word, djenty dark world theme would be fantastic! appreciate your skill and effort!

[Bayontheshaman]

BATTLEFIELD !!!! BATTLEFIELD THEME!!!!!

[nickisepicwin]

still waiting on a shooting gallery cover, otherwise this deserves 14/10

happy new year

[CSGuitar89]

@nickisepicwin Thanks man and a happy new year to you too! If you want an amazing cover of the Shooting Gallery tune you should check out my good friend and colleague FamilyJules7X' channel ;)

[nickisepicwin]

@CSGuitar89 His cover is one of my most played on my itunes, i am quite familiar already. enjoy my donation man, definately earned it with this album!

[uragirimono360]

@CSGuitar89 I love that one XD

[demertknight]

As Soon as I find any money I'm Soooo Gonna Donate !!!

[cmd2tuts]

FINALLY!

I was tired of keeping your music in my "Zelda" folder, I can finally have you in your very own "CSGuitar89" folder!

[VanTX89]

Snagged the download the day you tweeted about it! I knew you were up to something - something big - I was not disappointed! I look forward to the next set of videos in the new year.

[NOwikiaoasis]

@CSGuitar89 Ah, I see. Thank you for making it free :)

[xXxChato829xXx]

Dude you are amazing! It's about time you got back on

:)

[SuperMario1611]

You sir are a genius! I had tears in my eyes when I heard start of The Temple of Time song!

[TheRyGuyify]

Man I missed seeing your videos. But your album makes the wait worth it.

[YokonAA]

Thanks for the Christmas present, Casper :D

[NOwikiaoasis]

Is it possible to get the album off iTunes? I

[CSGuitar89]

@NOwikiaoasis No sorry, the album (and any of my music for that matter) won't be on iTunes since it's really complicated for individual artists to get the songs on there and it would mean that I couldn't offer the songs for free.

[MsBlathnaid]

Helemaal top dat je een album hebt gemaakt!!!..En kan weer niet wachten tot ik weer wat nieuwe video's zie(Y)..Maar zal het album zeker downloaden..Ga zo door!!

[YokoHimura08]

Casper, thanks so much for all that you do. Not only is sharing your passion for music and video games awesome, but offering all the hard work on the album for free? EPIC. Thanks a million, I'm gonna go rock out to Zelda now.

[plasma9681]

What's your job?

[CSGuitar89]

@plasma9681 I have a pretty nice job as a marketing/communications specialist :)

[GJCurlyJefferson]

Love you're work and you have truly inspired me. Just curious to what your job is?

[CSGuitar89]

@GJCurlyJefferson I currently work in a marketing department.

[DarkScienceLord]

Brilliant! I've been waiting for this a long time!

Can't wait to see what you come up with over the next few weeks, and months.

[VinnySin13]

Your videos are a huge inspiration to me. I've found myself on countless occaisions putting a song or two on repeat for hours at a time. I love your work. You inspire me to keep playing. I only wish that I had the skill and patience to play the songs that you do with the style that you play them. Keep it up. If you have a facebook, I'd love to chat and possibly get a few tips/pointers from you if you don't mind.

[CSGuitar89]

@VinnySin13 Wow, thanks a lot man! If you need some help with your playing, just send me an e-mail (info@CSGuitar89. com) or a message on YouTube and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

[VinnySin13]

@CSGuitar89 Absolutely. I'll definately do that.

[Bayontheshaman]

YES. HE IS BACK!!!!!!!

[GermanTutorial01]

I downloaded it and it is Awesome :-D

[borderjumper67]

I would really like to hear that ENGL in action. :)

[darklink594]

the transition music reminds me of dream theater

[SouixWarrior01]

This is some good music dude. Keep on rockin & im looking forward 2 new videos

[DivineSlayer1]

downloading as i'm watching this, can't wait!

[MutilatedMetalMatt]

@CSGuitar89 you know man, if you released an album to sell I would gladly pay for it.

[grenncandy123]

Zero Dislikes, just like it should be!

[EggplantOfTime]

@grenncandy123 And there just had to be some random troll after reading your comment, apparently :x

[grenncandy123]

Zero Dislikes, just like it should be!

[adumb7]

love it dude! keep up the amazing work!

[TheKronnos]

really great i like the way you play the songs :D hope that you get a great start in the new year and i hope that you keep on playing ;)

[nxul]

Great !!! Thank you man

[BomberDante]

Love the album, but why not include the sweet opening of this vid on the track list, that would've been a hell of an opening track

[ShiroChaan]

Thank you so much~ It's going straight into my car!

[WordOfTheDayguy]

DUDE!!!! yesss finally finished!!! cant wait to hear it!

[OneSlickCricket]

1 guitar ah ah ah, 2 guitar ha ha ha, 3 guitar ha ha ha

[A252]

cool t-shirt!!

[Gregorz]

You are such a chill dude. I just downloaded your album and send TEN BRITISH POUNDS STERLING to you, because I've been listening to your stuff on youtube constantly this year. Keep on being awesome! By the way, have you played Skyward Sword yet? It's turning out to be one of my favourite Zeldas ever, and the reversed-Zelda's Lullaby-theme is super catchy - I'd love to see it guitar-ized.

[CSGuitar89]

@Gregorz Thanks a lot man, I truly appreciate it! I haven't really got the chance to play a lot of Skyward Sword yet, but so far I really like it. I'll keep that song you mentioned in mind by the way ;)

[rixrox182]

album of the year!

[SmashMastr98]

YAY UR ALIVE! HALLELUJAH!!!

[vityc3nt]

You did The Great Sea! You legend, my respect for you just went up 5 notches.

[spiritfox123]

Love the shirt XD

[TheMursk]

I almost dislike when i notice the lack of phamtom hourglass and spirit tracks...tracks

[pochovalledupar]

friend thanks for the album zelda

many greetings here in Colombia

[zorg440]

Great work! This is a kick ass album! I love it.

[JoshtheUni]

ONE awesome track ..ha-ha..TWO awesome tracks..ha-ha...THREE awesome tracks ..ha-ha..FOUR awesome tracks ..ha-ha..

[TalkingCactus]

You're amazing, I was just thinking to myself the other day "What ever became of Casper? He hasn't put out a video in forever it seems." And... Here we are.

Also, as scary as it sounds, I've never been one for the Zelda series, but, I'll probably download your album since you're that good. And I'll probably throw a little money your way as well. I don't have much to spare at the moment, but, it's a worthy cause I feel.

Keep up the work, good to see you back.

[TheDoomseye]

@TalkingCactus Aww..as a diehard zelda fan it is always a shame to see someone dislike the series. Although I can understand why one would dislike it.

[xXxXSander]

The best Christmas present of my life *-* thank you Csguitar89 ;D love you

O melhor presente de natal de toda a minha vida *-* valew Csguitar89 ;D te amo

[epiccob1234]

is that an actual ocarina recorded on the album? nice touch.

[CSGuitar89]

@epiccob1234 It is! I played all of the ocarina parts on the album myself :)

[MaldePartison]

It's like Christmas all over again! Thanks!

[RoudRecordings]

I was really excited to see you made a new video and I got more excited when I found out about the album! thanks and good job!

[Zevaked94]

Holy hell the album was awesome :D and i love that you did Outset Island, i think its such an underrated song

[summoningmurderur]

*Whistles* Nicely done, good to see you have an album out!

[eltinchox]

You are such an inspiration, Casper!! Im downloading the album right now, cool cover :P

[MooMoo868]

A colab with you and Docjazz4 would be amazing...

[chronilus]

Downloaded the album and donated some money! Keep the awesome work going!

[ImranQ166]

Hey Casper, just thought I'd drop by a leave a comment. I'm Lektoman, I forgot to mention that I'm using a different YouTube account now. 'ImranQ166'. Anywho, awesome work on the album man. Regards, Imran.

[gabocarina96]

CASPER!!! You're back!!!! :D

[sebastian9001]

Thats a lot of guitars o_O Are you playing guitar for a living?

[CSGuitar89]

@sebastian9001 Unfortunately I'm not doing this for a living. But luckily I have a pretty good job to finance an expensive 'hobby' like this ;)

[xSUPERSONICx99]

@CSGuitar89 I can't wait to listen to some of your original stuff! You just don't know how happy I am right now!

[goyitoolguin]

No Dislikes Let's Keep It That Way :)

[EggplantOfTime]

I just listened to the wole thing, 1 hour straight, focusing only on the music and doing nothing else :D

I must really congratulate you and express my awe, especially concerning "The Great Sea" and "Dragon Roost Island". I never really thought THAT much of the great sea, but you changed my opinion of it :D

And Goron City really wasn't what I expected, 'cause i'm used to Familyjules7x's version of it. Man, it rocks so hard :)

Anyway, thank you SO MUCH this is the best way to end a year :D

[tomb05]

Keep up the hard work! Nice covers.

[kandemJV]

Great work, I'm listening your album, that's very good as usual. Thanks to share it for free =)

[SantoOs92]

Best album ever, effort appreciated :D

[MrRaul042599]

No way. Awesome! I'm glad I subscribed before this happened.

[Papapower12]

awesome Casper! im going to download right now! have a happy new year

[Rovo188]

Net gedownload..

FUCKING AWESOME GAST! :D

[iHayshizzle]

holy cow you look like mac miller

[EggplantOfTime]

What the fuck were you THINKING?! :D :D :D

This is the best christmas present, regardless of the epic stuff I got!

[zxox27]

Totally worth the wait, great work!

[TheDelRe]

fresh haircut casper ;)

[chis25]

Thank You!

[gregshamu]

The album may be free, but I'm still giving you a donation. You deserve it. :D

[wolf92270]

I gave you 1.50€ ^^

[CSGuitar89]

@wolf92270 Thanks, I really appreciate it :)

[silver102938]

Hey Casper,it is great to see you back! I have to say that these months have been worth waiting. Also I want to thank you for all the effort that you put in all the things you do,because they always turn beatiful. If your songs were girls,I would marry all of them XD Anyway,I am downloading everything,and I will listen to every song and try to learn my favorite ones so I can play along with your tracks,which feels like playing along with you ;) I would love to see you playing some of this live!

[FamilyJules7X]

Weekly videos?! PREPOSTEROUS!

[BoyOfLol]

@FamilyJules7X LOL.

[tallicafan250169]

Just downloaded it, and I absolutely love it! Congratulations Casper, and welcome back!

[lezpapto]

awesome!!!

[IsaacJ0901]

This is gonna be all Im gonna be listening to for a long time

[GrandeScavatoreNero]

I downloaded and it's beautiful!

Even if I wanted to see them all on video on Youtube :P

[darklink594]

every time the scene changes the music sounds Dream Theater.

[dylanpwnsnoobs]

:D

[DirkOfNintendo]

Thanks for the album, Casper. It's amazing that you finally did it. It was worth not seeing a cover from you in 7 months. XD anyways, as for the original songs, I'd like to see them on this channel so that I, as well as many other viewers, wouldn't have to swap channels to see them. But that's just me, and it's really up to you. Anyways, have a great new year, and see ya later, Casper.

[darklink594]

YOUR ALIVE!!!!

[OttotheOtter97]

Yes your back man!! I seriously can NOT wait to go buy your album! Thanks for all the hard work you put into it Casper :)

[CSGuitar89]

@OttotheOtter97 Hey Otto! Well, I have some very good news then: you can download the album from my website now and you don't have to buy it since it's available for free ;) Great work on your latest covers by the way!

[OttotheOtter97]

@CSGuitar89 Awesome! I've already downloaded and listened to every song on your awesome album :) Really, really nice work Casper! All the songs are definitely going onto my iPod ;) And thanks man! I can't wait to see the videos for each cover haha!

[DrizztII]

Thank you for making your album available for us! 

[TheAstralSerpent]

YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE­EEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS­SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS­SSSSSSSS

[Canondorf]

Supergeil !!!... ein Absolutes muss für jeden Zeldafan ... so stimmig... und das noch für umsonst :D

... thanks for the great work !!! ;) :)

[LukeJ60]

Just downlaoded your album! I got the orchestral CD inside Skyward sword, which was pretty good, but this is amazing! The standards of recording is amazing, also whatever you've compression you've used is lovely, and the mics on them acoustics are brilliant. The bass is at just the right levels so thats its not overpowering. I love how some of the songs you've included your own little pats to the rhythm, Goron city and temple of time being prime examples. I also think the album order is perfect.

[BodomBlastBeats]

awesome! we want more;)

[CSGuitar89]

@BodomBlastBeats Haha, more? I just gave you 18 tracks to listen to ;)

[ImbaCheater]

@CSGuitar89 I was searching your album in my stores... until I noticed it´s for download xD Keep up your work, and welcome back ;)

[NinjabreadMan07]

keep up the good work dude!

[hyrulemusic]

Dude.

You.

Are.

AWESOME!

And that Joe Rowan cover was wicked!

[Blackkatax]

awesome work, :) I just love Metal and Rock music and Video Games... So its the perfect combination... I always listen to it now, while playing my games, like LoL, WoW, Minecraft, Heros VI and so on.... your album just creates an awesome atmosphere...

 Thanks a Lot kepp on doing :-)

[EveerWolfe]

brilliant album, you rock mate!

[tokenking420]

i like the 2nd album cover, it fits so well. it says "if zelda was metal" when i see it. and thats what you've made these songs into. :)

[lvl7Zubat]

WOW...and its finaly here and its awesome!

iv been waiting when it was still summer and now i have my x-mas present ^,^

really, really, really good job on the album and Congrats on ur first full Zelda album!

u have earned it

[RedYoshiReturns]

You should have called it Hymns of Lights and Grooses.

[PeterCrowley83]

Great cover of the Stone Tower !!

[Thoian22]

Grüße in die Niederlande! 

[UlrichVIII]

thx for sharing your album dude

[supersonic71097]

You and Jun Senoue from Crush 40 are seriously the BEST guitar players ever in my opinion.

[nocturchaos]

Oh Yeah^^ Ganondorf is about buying a new Album today^^ :D



[InsaneThoughtProcess]

Really appreciate your hard work. You are an incredible musician!

[MarsterTigermus]

One guitar, ah ah ah. Two guitars, ah ah ah. Three guitars, ah ah ah.

[Zaripan94]

YAYYY!!!!! new video. thank you casper glad you're back. The Album is absolutely phenomenal.Hoping to see the next cover(No pressure)

[DaskeBjarne]

Been wonderin where you've been, indeed! I'm currently downloading your album right now! Can't wait 'till it's done downloading! Thank you very much for sharing this with your fans! Keep up the great work, Casper :)

[GameKid98]

This is probbably a pretty random question , but what pickups do you have in your RG7420?

It looks like you've only changed out the bridge pickup, but you can never be too sure, haha :)

[CSGuitar89]

@GameKid98 You have a pretty good eye for detail ;) The neck pickup is the stock one indeed but the previous owner swapped out the bridge pickup for a Dimarzio Evolution 7.

[melevon90]

Amazing album. I'm listning to it now. My dad came in my door and said: Isn't this Zelda?

[inuyashaspet]

wow, thanks so much for keeping it donation-only for broke, useless assholes like me.

I cannot WAIT to hear all your awesome music.

[ShiyojinRommyu]

Love you work! I just donated, because I've been enjoying many of your songs for quite some time now. Keep up the great work, and I'm looking forward to your original compositions as well.

[RemasteredLife]

Your version of the song of healing is definitely the best I've ever heard !

I don't know why but it sounds a bit like the BEN's version. The notes aren't reversed but it sounds like if you've used the "violin technique" when you recorded it.

[CSGuitar89]

@RemasteredLife Thanks, glad you like it! I actually recorded the melody backwards and then reversed it to give it a more 'haunting' feeling :)

[xSijnx]

You sir will most definately get a dontation or 5 when I get some money in.

[LennartAlsing]

Fantastic album, Casper!

[mikel9292]

nice to see you again!

[CobjayGuitar]

Good to see you're back! :) Hymns of Light and Shadows is Amazing! I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your music and that I can't wait to see what you will bring in the new year. You really are an inspiration! :D

[Tilusankari]

So glad your back man! But I understand the break, making the album must have taken a long time.

[SuperCram15]

I like your t-shirt :) :D

[bloodisgood4u23]

Glad to see you back! Thank you for awesome and inspiring music!

[musketcommando123]

HOLY CRAP YOU'RE ALIVE!!!!!!

[RemasteredLife]

YEAH ! You're finally back !

Congratulations for your album, I'm downloading it right now, I CAN'T WAIT !