Zelda: Wind Waker - Great Sea (cover w/lyrics)

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Finally! I’ve been out of commission for a while now, but I’m hoping to get back to a regular upload schedule starting with this video. Life’s been a little crazy for the last few months, but everything is settling down now.

There’s kind of a long story behind how this video came to be. Way back in January a gentleman by the name of FamilyJules7x put forth a challenge to any and all takers to make a 7 minute VGM medley in one week. I was already planning on doing Windfall Island so I decided to take on the challenge.

Part of my medley was an arrangement of Great Sea with lyrics. Now, it typically takes me at least a month come up with the lyrics for my covers so I really had to rush them. Long story short, my GS arrangement didn’t turn out nearly as good as I had originally planned. I had to scrap everything I had and do a watered down acoustic version just to get it done in time. With this video, I finally had the opportunity to take my time and do it right.

I originally envisioned this arrangement to be far more upbeat. It was the same tempo as the original song, but I decided to slow it down and give it a more Bluegrassy feel for this cover. I might revisit the upbeat version someday. Maybe if I ever start doing live performances...

I started a new job back in early August and it’s really been taking up my time! I’m still getting adjusted to the schedule, but as I said, things are settling down and I should be able to get back to producing videos regularly.

Also, I picked up a Rebel T3i and this is my second video using it. I’m still figuring it out, but it already makes a huge difference in video quality! I need to buy a lighting kit so that I can record any time. I usually rely on sunlight for lighting in my videos, but now that I’m at work during the day, it makes it difficult to record during the weekdays.

Once again, I had my buddy Austin handle the drums for me with this cover. He does game reviews over on his channel. Go check it out!    / bokunoeruption  

I also had some help from my friend Nick with getting the game footage from WWHD. Check out his channel too!    / feralxpanda  

Composed by Kenta Nagata with lyrics and arrangement by me.



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LYRICS

Raise the sail
the wind is at your back
The sky is clear
And blue

The sounds of the sea
Will guide you
Your destiny
Will find you

Onward now
the sun is sinking low
Into the clouds
Below

I know that you
Won't forsake her
Command the Wind Waker

Remember those
Lazy days by the shore
They remind you that
You're not a boy anymore

So climb aboard
And you will be with her again
I promise you

No matter what
Was written long ago
I believe that you
Are the true hero

With shield and sword
You'll find a way to save her
Command the Wind Waker