Why the Temple of Time's Theme in Ocarina of Time is such an Amazing Piece of Zelda Music

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The sheer fact that he was able to make 12 unique songs out of one mode of only 5 notes to lead off is worthy of a video on its own.

Much needed video series returns to 2023. This is going to be epic. Keep them coming.... Please.

When I was a kid playing on the N64, any time I got frustrated with a dungeon or scared by a certain area's ambiance (lookin' at you, Tomb of the Royal Family), I'd take a break from OoT's main story and just go vibe in the Temple of Time. It reminded me of the cathedral where my parents and I attended Mass every week, so it was familiar and soothing to me, without losing any of its grandeur or mystery. I've loved all the videos in this series, but I'm especially happy that the Temple of Time was the subject of your triumphant return to these essays. Really looking forward to more!

The Temple of Time always felt like a special place. I would often just slow walk through the hall just to take in the song and ambiance. It’s honestly astonishing to recognise what an achievement the songs were in OOT, especially when you learn just how many limitations there were. I can still instantly recall at least half of the songs from OOT some 25 years later.

Temple of Time might be the most impactful song in OoT. Not my favorite but certainly moving in a very spiritual way.

I think using 5 notes for many of the songs worked in their favor. The songs are simple, beautiful, and most of all memorable. Limitation often breeds creativity and I definitely think that is the case here. The music in OoT is probably my favorite of any game ever. It just adds so much. I also love how you can change the pitch of the ocarina with the joystick. Adding that was a nice little tidbit that they could have easily foregone, and I'm glad they didnt.

Very cool to see this series return! The Temple of Time music is definitely one of the most memorable tracks to originate in OOT, and I love how the simpleness of it plays so well into its use ingame as the Song of Time. So many Bible spoilers in this video!

This is wonderful. I know Koji Kondo is a legend, but now I understand a little more about how exactly he got there. This man did his homework.

The Temple of Time was such a cool place with an absolutely breathtaking theme. The devs knew this too, since when you revisit it in Twilight Princess they reuse the exact same theme for the beginning area of the Temple.

I've always loved how this song can feel so haunting, yet strangly calming at the same time. It really is the perfect atmospheric piece. And Koji Kondo was a genius. I can't imagine how much time and effort must have gone into this. All the history was really interesting, especially about the architecture of the temple. You've helped me gain a new appreciation for one of the best songs in one of my favorite games. Thank you.

I decided to do a comfort rewatch of these recently and was happy to see a few more new ones! Then I go back to finish the Playlist and find ANOTHER new video added? So glad this series is continuing lol

I remember listening to this song when I first entered the Temple of Time as a kid, that was a magical experience. Thanks for making an analysis video on it, I always enjoy learning about the real-world inspiration behind my favorite games.

So glad to see Temple of Time’s track get the attention it deserves. I will never forget the first time playing OoT when I entered that hallowed building, playing as a Catholic child the sense of holiness and reverence it inspired so unexpectedly was moving

Most YouTube videos numb my mind, but your Zelda videos actually inspire creativity inside of me. Thank you.

Sometimes simple works best. I needed a church song for my DnD campaign and was looking all over for it. I eventually came across a half hour long version of a remix of this song. Yeah, hearing that while walking into a large basilica housing a dragon skeleton revered as a holy creature has an impact.

When I was in my early teenage years, this was one of the songs I used to play in order to help me get to sleep! The song of time, regardless of Chant or Ocarina form just holds a special place in my heart!

Well-researched, well-written, well-delivered. 7/10

Been waiting for this series to continue. One of the best playlists on YouTube.

Early Christian churches didn’t have seats or pews. They came in during the 16th century. Go into most Orthodox churches today and they don’t have pews. So the layout of the Temple of Time resembles a church more than most actual churches!