There is no way The Legend of Zelda and techno beat music go together — at least, that was what I used to think. A few years back, I was given the task to find dance music for a small convention being held at my local library, and of course I wanted to find a…
This week’s Music Monday column is a shout-out to my housemate as thanks for introducing me to a beauty of a track a few years ago, that genuinely, I never get bored of listening to. Along with a deceptively brooding and original storyline, Link’s Awakening also boasted a tremendous soundtrack — no small feat for…
Each time “Song of Storms” is heard, it guides the Legend of Zelda listener to thoughts of the Kakariko Windmill, or the crypts beneath the Ikana Graveyard. Ocarina of Time has always been one of my favorite Zelda games, and I consistently find myself replaying the game on Hero Mode on my 3DS in my spare…
The Ultimate Zelda Medley, performed by String Player Gamer with the assistance of the Mini Mario Orchestra, and arrangement by Diwa De Leon, is one of the most fantastic Legend of Zelda medleys I have ever heard. I discovered this gem a few months back while delving into the depths of YouTube. Once I started listening, I could…
A Link Between Worlds has some of the best dungeon music in the entire Legend of Zelda saga. While it uses some pieces from A Link to the Past, it also has original music for each Lorule dungeon and manages to separate itself musically from its much acclaimed predecessor. One of my personal favorite pieces is the…
A Link Between Worlds has one of the greatest scores in the entire Zelda franchise. The arrangements created by Ryo Nagamatsu are breathtaking, and even improve upon their predecessors from A Link to the Past, which is no small feat. A Link Between Worlds is one of those types of games that needs to be played with headphones to fully appreciate…
Mr. Iwata came from humble beginnings. Starting out as a freelance programmer for HAL Laboratory during his college years, he eventually rose up to become president of the company when they were facing financial troubles and helped turn them around. He helped in the development of Pokemon Stadium and wrote a compression tools for Pokemon Silver…
E3 has come to a close, and with that there is a certain amount of reflection, relief, and excitement for what’s to come! After traveling 4,000 miles roundtrip in order to go to the show, I’ve found myself reflecting a great deal not only on the show and how I feel about Nintendo, but on where I…
Each year birthdays come and go, reminding us that our time is not eternal. Despite this fact though, The Legend of Zelda has endured, with the series celebrating its 29th anniversary this year. Today I turn the same age, 29 years old, reminding me just how much this historic series has helped shape my life. It’s…
Midna is by far one of the most beloved characters in the Zelda saga, not to mention Twilight Princess. She is arguably Link’s best companion yet, and adds a bit of charm and dark humor that has been sorely lacking from the Zelda series. She is also an incredibly complex character and as the game goes on you slowly…
The final boss battle in Ocarina of Time is both one of the most recognizable final battles in all of video games and one of the most epic. One of the things that makes the battle so memorable isn’t the size or scope of the fight, which was huge in scale for its time, but the music.…
Link’s Awakening set a lot of standards later used in the Zelda franchise. It was the first game to take place outside of Hyrule, the first direct sequel to its predecessor, the first Zelda title not to involve the titular character, and it had a diverse and lovable assortment of NPCs. “Ballad of the Windfish” is one of…
It’s no secret that Ocarina of Time is my favorite Zelda game. It’s a magical labyrinth which takes you on a truly epic quest through time to stop the evil Ganondorf from dominating Hyrule. SlashBib of YouTube has managed to combine two of my favorite things: my all-time favorite musical piece from Ocarina, the end credits, and one of my favorite instruments,…
Twilight Princess is often criticized for being too much like Ocarina of Time, yet at the same time not enough like it. One of the most heavily debated titles in the series, Twilight Princess is underrated in its story, gameplay mechanics, and most of all, its music. Twilight Princess has more of an ambient score compared to its…
This initial scene from Ocarine of Time was a classic. In a tell-all scene where the Great Deku Tree lays bare the secrets of Hyrule. Link can’t help but sit down and sink in the news. The tree then grants Link with a request: to purge the world of the evil known as Ganondorf. After receiving the…
