I am so glad I get to cover this theme! When I saw that professional pianist Laurence Manning was featuring A Link to the Past (my favorite game in the series) in her new music video, I just knew I had to choose this for this week’s Melodies. Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our…
The Wind Waker includes some of the most energetic and uplifting tracks of the Zelda franchise. “Outset Island,” “Windfall Island,” and “The Great Sea” are a few that immediately come to mind. But your sea-faring adventure also features a moving melancholic melody at a crucial moment, and if you aren’t paying close attention, you could…
I first discovered this remix by djpretzel, cleverly named “Pachelbel’s Ganon”, over 10 years ago, and when revisiting it I wondered if I’d still like it. As it turns out, I enjoy it a hundred times more. I’ve discovered an appreciation for the smooth melody that takes inspiration from the classic “Pachelbel’s Canon” and perfectly…
September 16 is the anniversary of Mexico’s Independence Day, and since last year I had the opportunity to cover another of our festivities, Día de los Muertos, this time I decided to celebrate this date with an excellent piece of music perfectly fitting for the occasion. Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose…
Every single time I play Breath of the Wild, I am constantly reminded of the astonishing soundtrack that highlights each moment while you progress through the game. The Breath of the Wild soundtrack overall has grown to be one of my favorites of all time, due to its brilliant mixture of nostalgic-yet-original themes. So much…
I know people have had many polarized opinions about dubstep, especially during its first years, but who am I to say no to a fine video game music remix — no matter the genre it is interpreted in. There are countless dubstep renditions of well known themes everywhere, but in my humble opinion, one of…
Out of all of the Zelda-like games on the market, Okami is my favorite. A wonderful blend of traditional Japanese mythology with very solid gameplay and a unique brush mechanic, Okami is an exceptional experience. The soundtrack for the game is no slouch either; I’ve spent many a day listening to it just to relax…
Is there anything more anxiety-inducing than the piano theme of a Guardian approaching? The continuous heart-like beat and recurring piano really put you on high alert, and my mind now associates it with one of the most stressful enemies I’ve ever faced in a Zelda game. In fact, when I came across a remix of…
I’m not going to lie, the original Legend of Zelda is a tough one to get through. I don’t know if it’s just my poor coordination skills or if the game is genuinely that difficult (I’d like to think of it’s more the latter), but one thing is for certain: I am all too familiar…
Happy Monday everyone! Welcome back to another Medli’s Melodies to cure those Monday blues. I have been obsessed with a guitar cover of Breath of the Wild‘s main theme, and I wanted to share it with all of you. This cover has helped me through a stressful week of finals, and I hope it brings…
First of all, yes, I’m writing another article about the accordion. Second, may I suggest calling everything that is a compilation of several Zelda themes into one musical composition, a Medli instead of a medley? Alright, with that out of the way, this is simply beautiful. Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favorite songs…
Outset and Windfall Islands are my two favorite locations in The Wind Waker, and while I just adore the overall cheery nature of each place, I’d be lying if I said that the music wasn’t a huge part of it as well. Both have catchy melodies that reminisce Ocarina of Time and put a bouncing…
Remixed by Garrett Williamson and Sir Jordanius of the Over Clocked Remix Video Game Music Community, “The Goddess Gets Groovy Tonight” blends the groovy elements of R&B into the mystic theme of the Fairy Fountain — Specifically, the A Link to the Past version of the theme. This theme is easily one of my favorite remixes…
In my opinion, the Stone Tower Temple music in Majora’s Mask is one of the best tracks in the game, and possibly the whole series. So, when I stumbled across this Stone Tower Temple remix by Josh Barron, which is part of the FATE: A Tribute to Majora’s Mask album, I was entranced. I’ve heard…
I’ll be honest, I’m tired of metal covers of video game music that only recreate the melody with an electric guitar. But every now and then, a remixer comes along that twists things around and not only adds their own style, but also brings someone else’s talent into the mix. Medli’s Melodies is a series…
