Root For Groose While Listening to this Violin Cover of “Dejected Groose”

I’ve slowly been making my way back through Skyward Sword, courtesy of the HD re-release on Nintendo Switch; and I’ve been reminded continuously as I progress just how divisive so much of this game really is. I’ve had discussions with co-workers recently in which I’ve went to bat for the game despite its flaws (and it has many), only to find that no matter how hard I try, I can’t convince them that it’s at the very least a “good” game. It’s a contentious entry to be sure, and I can’t fault anyone for not enjoying it given the mechanical hurdles one has to vault in order to appreciate it in the manner that Nintendo had in mind.

With that said, however, one aspect of Skyward Sword that I feel we can all get behind collectively is our main man Groose. The oafish bully with a heart of gold is a tale as old as time, but the redemption arc that Groose undergoes elevates him beyond the status quo. There are some genuinely poignant moments involving our spiky-headed ginger boy (particularly toward the end) that had me genuinely rooting for him, and he may very well be the unsung hero of Skyward Sword.

I cheered for his victories and mourned his losses, a sentiment that was only magnified through the wonderful composition “Dejected Groose”. It must have touched Patti Rudisill as well because she (with a little help from Andrew Dunn of Israfelcello) gave this piece the melancholic string arrangement that it deserves. Rudisill and Dunn really put their talent on full display here as they weave in and out of the somber nature of the arrangement, their violin and cello working in perfect harmony to really drive home Groose’s depression.

If you like what you heard, be sure to check out Rudisill’s channel as well as Dunn’s for more amazing instrumentals.

So what did you think? Did this make you appreciate Groose even more? Was that even possible? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Patti Rudisill