Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack is composed of so many calming tunes to match it’s aesthetically pleasing scenery. One of my favorites would be the riding music, whether by day or night. A wonderful new feature in this game is that a well-trained horse can follow a path naturally and you are free to immerse yourself…
[Celebration of the Wild is a month-long celebration of the anniversary of this beloved game. All month long we will be picking our favorite songs, fan works, places, memories, and more of this wonderful addition to the Zelda series. Breath of the Wild has revolutionized the franchise all for the better and it’s only suiting…
Some of the best and catchiest themes in the Legend of Zelda series are the overworld themes. It’s here that the music needs to be special because these themes are the most often heard music in the games. Two of my favorite overworld themes are Hyrule Field from Ocarina of Time, and Termina Field from Majora’s Mask. I consider…
The music in Gerudo areas always appeals to me. They’re so exotic and lively and effectively capture the Gerudo culture no matter what iteration it is. Although I was saddened that Gerudos didn’t physically appear in Twilight Princess, the desert was still a fun area to explore. And the music was — as usual — especially…
Everybody talks about Link and Zelda as “the greatest couple in Zelda history” or even in video game history but, at least in my opinion, there is no better example of true love than Anju & Kafei, from Majora’s Mask. While every character in Termina is relatable in some way, these two have the most human-like emotions a…
More often than not, I’ll find myself daydreaming about adventures. It’s something I’ve done ever since I was a young child, and I spent a lot of my days in my imagination. Video games were a major part of that developing imagination, as I imagine, pun intended, is the case for many others. The Zelda series…
I love everything about the Lost Woods — or the Sacred Grove as it’s known in Twilight Princess. I love how the dense trees shroud everything below and blot out the sun, aside from thin ribbons of light that occasionally seep through the overhead branches. It makes you feel truly trapped within its boundaries. I…
To me, one of the most memorable parts of The Wind Waker was entering the Forest Haven for the first time. It was fun grappling up the river and making my way inside the ginormous tree in the middle of the ocean. Upon entering, you are greeted with a quirky tune as you make your way up…
Majora’s Mask is a game that easily immerses me into its environment. The game has a way of creating an atmosphere that feels ominous. Whether Link is doing a light sidequest or experiencing a heavy moment (such as his meeting with Mikau), the ominous vibe never disappears. It’s mostly because the world is about to be destroyed…
[Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favorite tracks from the Zelda franchise, or highlight a special piece of music from the perpetually creative fan community. Music has always such been such an integral component of Zelda games, and we’re here to celebrate that every week!] There are countless bosses and enemies in the Zelda…
Perhaps one of the most iconic songs from Ocarina of Time is Zelda’s Lullaby. It’s a beautiful and melancholy song which might as well be Princess Zelda’s theme song. Not only was this song used to help Zelda sleep at night, but it was also used to prove Link’s connection to the Royal Family. It also causes a giant…
“Saria’s Song” has been and always will be one of my favorite Zelda songs. It’s perky, upbeat nature and bouncing bass is always a pleasure to hear, and I always tear up a bit when I see it return to new games — even non-Zelda games, such as Super Smash Bros. Melee and Nintendo Land! …
I always find fan remixes to be very interesting, and the Reed Trio’s rendition of the Korok Forest theme from Breath of the Wild is no exception. The Korok Forest features one of my favorite themes from the game, and this reeds-only rendition is an interesting take on a great tune. Most music in video…
Have you discovered Overclocked Remix yet? I’ve been following their album releases for about ten years now, and they never disappoint. It’s a crazy community of video game-loving musicians that criticize the heck out of each other’s work over multiple drafts until their music is top notch. In the video game music world, you know…
So I have a confession to make: I didn’t really explore different styles of music until I was around 16 or 17. A large part of my branching out had to do with the video game remix website OCRemix. While I was perusing their site for different music, I naturally explored games I loved or…
