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Koji Kondo included in the UK Classic FM Hall of Fame

Koji Kondo is the father of the music we love so dearly in the Zelda franchise and is one of the modern pioneers in video game music. It is no surprise that the UK organization Classic FM has honored Kondo and placed him in their hall of fame, placing him 84th out of 300 total inductees. Although Kondo has…

Interview with a Zelda musician: Laura Intravia

Late last year, a fan-made album titled Harmony of Heroes was released. The album revolved around the various Super Smash Bros. characters that have appeared in the titles over the years, featuring compositions inspired by their respective franchises. One of the songs on the album was a rendition of the Dragon Roost Island theme song from Wind Waker,…

Musical plushie may cause a storm of emotions

I’ve seen animal plushies, cartoon character plushies, and even many video game plushies over the years. What I haven’t seen, however, is a “musical” plushie. Geek Girl Fi has created something a bit unusual and quite entertaining: a Zelda plushie based on a popular Ocarina of Time composition. The plushie is a musical staff with the…

CD-i song asks the tough questions

What’s up with Link? What is Ganon up to now? What’s for dinner? These are the real questions to be asked when it comes to Zelda CD-i. Luckily, we have the answers given to us, thanks to a collaboration between Random Encounters and some of our very own Zelda Univers-ians. So, without further ado, treat your ears…

Music Monday: El Pájaro es la Palabra

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker is one of my favorite Zelda titles to date. The vibrant visuals, outstanding art style, enormous blue ocean, and memorable characters are quite fantastic. For me, though, my favorite aspect outside of the art direction are the superb compositions sprinkled throughout the entirety of the game. The folk-like, celtic feel…

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