ZELDA 2 RAP | Duane & Brando
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
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Princess Zelda vox by Danielle Curavo
9 years later and that Dark Link part still gives me chills.
That part slaps hard
@@Nintendoggy I still listen to it even to this day. They went so hard on that.
@@Hope4NewDay1 It's inside of all of us, dude, that's why people went apeshit about Dark Link in OoT too. The fights themselves are executed in such an elegant manner, it's hard not to love them.
@@namelessfaerie1302I dunno, OOT Shadow Link fight is pretty silly, gotta pull out a goofy hammer or just cheese it with dins fire. The spectacle is fantastic but the fight mechanics are really weak.
fr that shit goes hard, plus it's got some cold lines by Dark Link that rewrote my thoughts on the zelda mythos.
That Link/shadow Link dynamic is unironically great
Lol
Ikr!!
"I walked off the path and I was unprepared, I've got one heart and monsters are everywhere." Sounds more like a general statement about life.
I thought you were going to say "general store" like true where are the donuts
The shadow link part is bomb af
Hey Brand0, I'm not sure if you'll see this, but every so often I come back to this channel and enjoy this amazing music that has kept me company through the years. This is one of my most listened-to tracks, and I love it, as I do all of your other songs. I know you are going through some rough times right now, and the words of someone you don't really know may fall flat, but you do amazing work. Everything is gonna turn out for the better in time, because the tenacity you have to be able to pursue your passion is crazy strong. For now, though, I'm gonna listen to your kickass music again. Thanks, bro.
Biggest facts I’ve read on UA-cam. Well said
Loll glad we cast similar shit
Miss chainsaw man shit, lol
"You underestimate me, me!"
Ahh 10 years and now ... both of you did a great Job to make Video Game Music Lyrics . ( awesome word) greetings from Gemany and rock on
How come this video says its 8 years old but the comment is 10 years old
@@chickennoodlegamer915 Magic🤗
UA-cam don't know how time
@@chickennoodlegamer915 UA-cam being weird again.
Ethan
I love that in this song, Link can't even respond to Dark Link's ending verse and he just devolves into petty insults and childish babbling. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear that rap battle.
It's almost as if dark link have a convincing argument.
@GREEDEX12345 He does, everyone has doubts, and a dark side. ;)
"I'M YOUR SHADOW
I come from the darkness, your blasphemous side / Created by hatred and eyes in the sky
After I beat you I'll live in your mind / And use the Triforce to bring Ganon to life
Look in my eyes, we are one of a kind / Same moves, same tights / Same fuckin' drive
NO! I know all your moves and I feel all your pain / You're a slave to the princess ...a fuckin' shame...
Hyrule could be OURS! Take my hand / We could rule the kingdom, devour the land
You'll never defeat me, you KNOW that I'm right / You're a servant, a pawn / And you're living a lie!"
...
What can you SAY to that? Nothing. And that's what Link says to him: nothing.
I know it'll sound silly.
But Dark Link in the video up there set up the most frightening thing I've seen in years. I watch horror movies for the acting, and I play horror games mostly for the challenge (and the atmosphere). Most of the time, they don't scare me.
But *the fact that Link can't counter his shadow's argument* genuinely terrifies me.
The idea that Link, the (canonical) stereotypical selfless knight himself, one of the most genuinely good people in all of video game-dom, has no retort... holy shit.
HOLY. SHIT.
Maybe Link should try working on his social links instead of being mute all the time :P
+GREEDEX12345 Dark Link did nothing wrong
Am I the only one who thinks that the metaphorical battle between Link and his Shadow from 4:21 to 5:29 is especially well done? Like, legitimately thought provoking? I particularly like the line, "I know all your moves and I feel all your pain." It makes you really wonder what it'd really be like to actually do battle with your darker self.
Bravo, guys, I mean... whoa.
YES. So much yes.
I thought Dark Link brought up a freaky thought with, "You're a slave to the princess... a fuckin' shame.." and "You'll never defeat me! You know that I'm right / You're a servant, a pawn, and you're living a lie!"
Just hearing that the first time snapped me out of a three-year pot haze in four seconds. The second line alone completely rewrote my understanding of the Zelda universe.
Hence, I love this song.
Definitely the best part of the whole song. Seriously we need a new Zelda game or even a movie where Dark Link is the main antagonist.
This. Make more like that, the world needs it.
+TechSeven Definitely, there is no question that these guys have a wonderful talent and the fact that they are channeling it into video game themed music is so wonderful I cant even put it into words.
In terms of the game? Yes.
In terms of this song? No.
This has aged really well, ngl, still a fantastic creation.
Coming back to this like, 7 years later brings a lot of shit back. Can't believe I forgot this existed for a while, used to listen to it religiously.
4:27 I just realized that when dark link says that he was created by hatred and eyes in the sky, he’s referring to that picture from the intro of wind waker, where ganon is represented by a pair of eyes in the sky looking over a burning hyrule
I think this Shadow/Dark Link is actually a test specifically made by the goddesses though, not something Ganon cooked up.
He represents the darkness in Link and was created by...the goddesses. AKA, the eyes in the sky.
I always assumed "eyes in the sky" referred simply to lofty ambition, but your explanation makes more sense.
"The eyes of Ganon are everywhere."
Dang, twelve years later I still remember this by heart. Now I'm a grown adult, thanks for the years 🍻
6 years later and these tracks take a dump on modern video game raps and musics. Mostly cause its feels like when you listen to them it feels like you're not listening to the characters necessarily; you're listening to Duane and Brando as if they were playing the games and just having fun. and thats the key word here; FUN
Every time I think of Zelda 2's music it reminds me of these lyrics. "Which Zelda did I rescue, where the hell's my boomerang..." It's so true where's the damn boomerang would be pretty useful 😂
3:47 this part is so well done. that harmony on "I hear your voice, love" is haunting. love the rap battle, but this part makes me come back to the song again and again.
I always have the paranoia this stuff will disappear off youtube and i wont have a way to get these again. Classics you guys are legend.
If these ever disappear, it's because YT has removed them. There are backups on bitchute.
It took me like, a decade to realize that the "I hear your voice, Love" line was actually being sung by Link and Zelda simultaneously and that the text overlaying each other wasn't a mistake.
2009 me was just as dense as he was deaf.
@Goodguy33
I go with the "eternal champion" theory. Just as Ganon can reincarnate himself in different period's in Hyrule's history, so it is that in order to reestablish balance, Link and Zelda are continually reborn to fight him. Some of the dialogue Ganon has in later games suggests that this might in fact be the case, as he voices frustration at fighting Link again after several centuries have passed.
I'VE GOT THE STRENGTH OF A BEAR THAT HAS THE STRENGTH OF TEN GORILLAS
I find myself here again. What has it been like a decade now. I still know this video by heart.
Ikr
Had to come back to the Original Zelda "2" for today, on the launch day of Tears of the Kingdom.
The nostalgia for this video and the megaman 2 one as well
fr this track is still solid asf
0:39
I've been coming back to this video for years and I just now noticed that the small clip reel of the Zelda games are all in chonological order. Impressive considering I believe the original video came out before Skyward Sword and Hyrule Historia firmly etched the timeline.
I remember being so excited when this first came out. The palace part gets me pumped every time. "BRING IT ON BITCH"
such a kickass video even after all this time, fantastic storytelling with great pacing along with you guys just having fun and shooting the shit
id love to see more mega projects like this one again, its classic
Hey Brando. I am pretty much sure you'll never read this at this point, but I really loved the music you put out. It makes me ache for a decade ago, when I was way too young. Thank you, and I really REALLY hope you're doing well.
I am doing well. Thank you. New music is here btw: adventuria.bandcamp.com ⚘
This rap is such a timeless masterpiece
Even to this day when someone asks how strong I am, I say I have the strength of a bear that has the strength of 10 gorillas. It's a surprisingly FIRE line!
You're not the only one
It’s from Sealab 2021
So close to 1 million views...... ;_______; Love this song aaaaaa. I always sing the Temple lyrics when I walk in there replaying this game.
Hey past me.
They broke 1 million views.
We did it!
That freaking bassline at 3:50, and especially the rap battle at 4:23. These guys are gods at what they do
+TurboPikachuX Like the music from the game wasn't epic enough XD
I remember first listening to this when I was 15 back in high school and now here I am almost 23 years old and I still come back to this song cause of how good it is, your other songs too like Sonic, Battletoads, Mario, Double Dragon all of them are amazing songs and you guys did a stellar job on all of em. Thank you for providing god like tunes for me to enjoy to this day
Back in 6th grade I thought the lyrics for the Dark Link battle were so good that I stole part of them for a poem I had to write for my English class, please don't sue me Brand0 I'm sorry, I was a stupid 12-year-old back then, please don't come after me, my friends and I threw sand into each other's eyes for fun back then we were STUPID
if anything itd be duane you need to worry about lol
dude. i hope yall do number three. cause i cant stop listing to this.
Still come back year after year, especially for that rap battle
The Shadow Link appearance is so epic I get chills everytime I listen to it. You guys are the absolute best.
Sup Brand0. You taught young me a lot of naughty words, but you also enriched my childhood with these great ass music clips.
Thanks man. Hope you're well
Crazy you're still hearting some of these. How are you doing? Any new music you're making? Would love to support you
I've got a bunch of new stuff that I'm working on :)
@@TheAdventuresOfDnB Awesome to hear :)
i always go back to the LP every few years, and Zelda 2 is always so good. I love the high energy and more than anything else, i just love that you and Duane are on the same side in this video. it's got a real singleplayer couch co-op vibe
I still hear the "i walked off the path" whenever I hear that song even nowadays :P
There´s a really deep reason the part of Shadow Link resonates with so many of us. "YOU´LL NEVER DEFEAT ME, YOU KNOW THAT I'M RIGHT" - I think this is exactly what a Jungian shadow would say. Unsettling to think about.
Much like Link's Shadow, i died at 'Stabby Stab Stab'.
I still have this memorized.
You guys are underrated, you deserve so many more views!
I love watching/listening to Duane and Brando's videos. They have their own unique style I admire.
I love that you guys use the art from the games era... more people need to understand the hardcore nature and tone the Zelda world had... and hopefully what it will return to again someday (for at least one game)
Gehrig RFC Well, Breath of the Wild's pretty Zelda 1 esque.
"I come from the darkness,your blasphemous side. Created by hatred and eyes in the sky."
Gotta be the most badass line I've heard in a long time.
This video is the only reason why I came back to play and beat this game
+Geo Rgeders This video is the reason i played it in the first place, now i love zelda games, (sometimes they are a bit different) but yeah i sing this song while i play the game XD
Same
I swear, I put this song on every single time I fight shadow link and it's SO FITTING
any shot of us getting this remastered but with this credits sequence at the end? love the chill drum beat to close it out.
Dude I know this video is old but.. you have just cemented this games OST in history forever (even though fairy fountain wasn't apart of it)
i blasted this song when i turned 16 let me tell you
Every time I am reminded of Zelda 2, I get reminded of this song. It is more memorable then the game to me at this point.
This is a lot shorter than I remembered.
Thank you, guys, for having made and shared this video with us.
It gives me chills, -every single time I watch it-.
I'm glad that I grew up with and loved playing games like Zelda II and that there are creative people out there like you all who did as well.
"You underestimate me, Me"
Who's still listening to this awesome music in 2022?
I can never listen to that Link vs Shadow Link rap battle just once. It DEMANDS multiple listens.
I'm trying to memorize Shadow Link's lines while my best friend is trying to memorize Link's. I got Shadow Link's second verse down, still working on his first.
This is my favourite Zelda and your song sings deep to me D&B. You all kick lots of ass, and I'm just happy to be here.
Love ya brando
Haven't thought about this in about 10 years. Used to blast these on my ipod. Incredible nostalgia trip
They meant to say "sister". I was there when it happened!
seriously, this song is so awesome! I can listen at it all day long
I love your portrayal of shadow link. I wish there more shadow/dark link fights in the franchise.
*were more, that is.
IKR , I also wish he would be a hard fight with no weaknesses (like link)
the new one needs it
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link = Great Palace
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time = Water Temple
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages = Black Tower during Veran battle (should I really count this 1? They don't really do much of anything)
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures = Many areas throughout the game
Those are all I can think of.
But there's also...
Super Smash Bros Melee = Event Match, Link's Adventure (can't recall what number it is)
Super Smash Bros Brawl = Event Match (again I can't recall what number, but there's a 2 player version which includes Samus & Shadow Samus)
Nicksolo85 Spirit Tracks did it too although Spirit Tracks looks more like a shadow but it isn't
Actually Four Sword Adventures has Shadow Link not Dark Link. Still a different kind of Link
4:20 BEST PART
My goodness the shadow battle part was immaculate. Simply amazing.
...This game is like...the only one whose position in the timelien WASN'T confusing or contested. It's a direct sequel, taking place a few years after the original game. It's stated it's a different Zelda, who was put into a magical coma on accident far in the past.
Majoras mask plz? xD
Bryan1150 "one of"
Evnyofdeath
LTTP => LBTW
furyberserk "one of"
Evnyofdeath
Sorry. Didn't know what you meant.
Years from now, I'm still finding this as awesome as the day you guys made this. Still think nobody does love letters to games like you guys did/do.
I love thisssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
this game means a lot to me in regards to my childhood. Thanks for making so much great video game music
Best part is 0:00-6:51
Awesome comment. You just scored a butt-load of Cool points.
It's been 2 years since I wrote this comment, and yet, I still listen to this song everyday, LUL.
4Head lol
This song will live in your mind
Hey Did you know at the 0:00 mark the video starts?
#MINDBLOWN
It's been so long since I last saw this video, but I never forgot it. Truly great, timeless work.
Who here listening in 2020? 🙋♂️🙋♀️
2021 lol
2024
I loved the part from the great palace to the shadow link battle! Those verses are tight!
I tought this video was older
+Azumarill_TF2 It is. Re-uploaded.
***** Oh that explains it, haha ty (I knew it!) XD
+THE ADVENTURES OF DUANE AND BRANDO Did you guys get rid of the original outro? I could've sworn there was different
Since working from home, one of my traditions when I have a little less than 10 minutes left of my shift is to sing along to one of these songs to make the time go. So thank you!
I'd just like to point out to all those people whining about the "I am the Hero of Time" part of this song.
This song was released on March 28, 2012, and the Hyrule Historia was released, in US, on January 29, 2013. And who knows how long D&B had this song in the works, so the lyrics idea could go back even further than when the Hyrule Historia was released in Japan.
Tl;dr: Stop whining. The song came out before the Hyrule Historia did.
This song was released in 2008 and re-uploaded in 2012, but even if it wasn't, we still wouldn't subscribe to that timeline garbage anyway.
***** My apologies. Forgot that you had re-uploaded this song, but that even further proves the point.
By the way, this is probably one of my most loved songs of all time. Keep up the good work and I can't wait for Mario III!
Noah Patterson Fuck Hyrule Historia anyway. It cheated.
Hyrule Historia is a joke. Aside from taking two very legitimate and very fun Zelda games (Ages and Seasons) and basically sweeping them under the rug, the third timeline is also nonsense, because even if we were to accept it (and honestly, MatPat's argument is sound when he debunks it as a timeline), you could hypothetically give that timeline to every game in the series. So what the fuck, why.
Noah Patterson
This song came out waay before 2012, I remember watching this back in High School. It was just re-uploaded in 2012.
My favorite song from Duane and Brano, even more than Megaman 2. You did a wonderful job show how when Link first died and encountered Ganon, Link became more violent until Shadow Link appeared and said everything he feared was true. Only when he defeated that part of himself was he able to get what he truly wanted in life.
That fucking beat at the end is so boss. Must have link to song D=
MUST CLICK LINK IN VID DESCRIPTION D=
click the "link"
I know it's been a year, but I just check your bandcamp and EVERY form of the zelda 2 song is missing this fantastic drum beat at the end. Did you upload it as it's own track? Right now I'm listening to Fat Val Kilmer and its just not the same. I will happily pay for a single track on either bandcamp of just that drumbeat at the end.
Duane and Brando pls
1 million views finally! Congrats 🎉
lol a Breath of the Wild 4 years before it came out (I know this was renamed BTW just found it funny)
This song is definitely a blast from the past haha man i feel old...
this isnt even a clickbait title
Jesus christ how many time have I watched this in the past 2 days? This is just TOO catchy.
I'm probably one of the few people that preferred this one to the original Zelda. I love platformers, and this one was just hella fun.
My sister thinks Link is Peter Pan because Navi is like his Tinkerbell. Can't say she doesn't have a point.
Not to mention they both have a dark alter ego, and both the never land children and the kokiri never age
BigBoo64 Noxrad Shigeru Miyamoto said himself he took inspiration off of Peter Pan when making The Legend of Zelda.
And, there's that
Nintendo Power mag from back in the day had a "New Years Resolutions" section for Link, Mario and Spiderman. One of Link's resolutions was: "Return tunic to peter Pan" - LMFAO.
MinionOfDeth2112 Lol that's absolute gold.
I'm so happy this reached 1 million views, this is such a good track. I still love the dark link part XD
@mutilateLOL
Mega man :)
Awesome, dude!
"Love"...isn't a big enough word. It's just not a big enough word for how I feel about this video.
Also the line "something inside of me drives me on, so I battle" - this is the Freudian unconcious mind, a uncontrollable force within every single one of us, guiding our everyday life without us even realizing it.
im downloading this for sure i love this i listen to it EVERYDAY along with zelda 1 and mario 2 brando your amazing. #1 fan here
For some reason out of all Duane and Brand0 songs, this is the one that I think about most to this day.
Yo this shit takes me back and I'll never get tired of all the songs these guys do
Fight with the shadow was sick. Awesome lyrics in this one guys.
That shadow/dark Link portion was amazing. Damn!
you guys are so catchy zelda ff they all get stuck in my head all the time :P.
Discovered this today. Thank you for existing.
Worth it for the "excuuuuse me, princess" at the very end.
I caught myself singing this gem out loud on my forklift the other day at work.
Dang, It's been years since I last listen to daune and brand0. Time to revisit some classics 😎😎
6:02
I didn't even realize that, yet it does make some sense with how there's not many others carrying the blood of the knights of Hyrule in A Link to the past.
@Melink03 I'm glad that you think the timeline of the creators is irrelevant, and that you choose to substitute another reality for no readily apparent reason. Kudos.
Many years ago I've back here to listen this masterpiece again. Thanks a lot :)
This video reminds me about how much I truly miss the Irritated Gamer. Great solo Chris, Great song D&B. You guys are so awesome!