One day, I felt like listening to the shop theme: not the one from Ocarina of Time that I grew up with, but the more laid-back version from The Wind Waker. I put it on and kept it going in the background as I was working on a little bit of this and a little…
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been able to play The Minish Cap, which means it’s been a while since I’ve heard its soundtrack. It’s often overlooked in medleys and by cover artists, but one musician, Oscar Azcautli, has captured my attention with his re-orchestration of a track from this game: “The Picori…
At first glance, Daruk is about as complex as a boulder. He’s a strong mountain of a Goron who’s always ready to eat some Rock Roast. Like a geode, though, there’s more to this rocky fellow than meets the eye. Taking a deeper look at his theme from Breath of the Wild can help reveal…
To many people, Revali’s just seen as an arrogant jerk. He constantly hypes himself up while also berating Link, yet in the memory of Zelda recruiting him in The Champions’ Ballad, we see that even the “great” Revali feels discouraged. After being roughly whipped to the ground, trails of his own plumage floating embarrassingly around…
The Great Calamity left the Kingdom of Hyrule in ruins. Settlements were few and far between and the residents of the land found themselves struggling to eke out a life from the broken bricks and scorched soil that was left. Despite the hardship, the citizens of Hyrule kept going. They kept growing their pumpkins, dying…
Few of us who have played Twilight Princess will forget that dramatic moment when Link had to run across the fields of Hyrule on four paws with Midna on his back to rescue her. The flame-haired imp who seemed to always have a mocking comment to tease Link with suddenly barely had the energy to…
Many people are quick to forget that, beyond its intermittent ambient tunes, Breath of the Wild has some of the most beautiful compositions in the entire series. The “Korok Forest Theme” is one of my favorites in particular. Not only does it remind me of those adorable little Koroks with its playful melody, but it…
Deep, dark woods where you can easily get lost and that’s filled with various monsters, such as Moblins and Wolfos, sounds like the ideal setting for a horror movie. Add a forgotten mansion that’s haunted by four sisters and the image is complete. It’s not a place or a situation I think many of us…
For as long as I can remember, the open water has been my quiet place. The solidarity of listening to the waves crash against the shore as the sun slowly dips beneath the horizon has forged lasting memories that are equally somber and renewing. Whenever I have needed to decompress from the stress of everyday…
From “Zelda’s Lullaby” to “Dragon Roost Island” and “Midna’s Lament”, The Legend of Zelda series is iconic for producing so many incredible musical themes, which fully immerse fans into the many versions of Hyrule. Although visually stunning, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild tends to focus more on the themes of scarcity, space…
I often feel that Kaepora Gaebora’s theme song is commonly overlooked when it comes to Zelda songs. It’s a cute little melody of a whimsical nature that plays whenever the character is near. However, it’s likely that we focus oh so often on his endless dialogue that people can’t take the time to appreciate this…
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is an absolutely brutal game. As soon as you leave the temple with the sleeping Princess Zelda, you’re on the inevitable path back because sooner or later, and you’re going to die and be looking at her slumbering face again. I’ve never been one to cast shade on someone…
I was already shocked by the announcement and eventual release of the original Hyrule Warriors. A dream come true for someone like me who loves the Warriors games and the Zelda franchise, it was the mashup I never knew I wanted or needed in my life. Once Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was announced I…
The music from the Mario franchise is way better than it has any right to be. I don’t think anyone ever thought music created for a video game back in the day would eventually generate some of the most iconic tunes or beautiful orchestrations that they have become today. I would even go as far…
Whether you love or (most likely) hate the Water Temple in Ocarina of Time, it’s hard to deny that its mystical music is amazing. Every instrument in its melody perfectly captures the sound of cascading water, and lets you know that the temple you’re traversing is an elegant relic of the past. And now, you…
