The official soundtrack of Tears of the Kingdom is getting its first physical release as a CD box set on July 31, 2024. The announcement was made on Nintendo’s Japanese website. It contains 344 tracks across 9 discs and includes original recordings, as well as BGM and sound effects. There also will be a limited…
Link, the courageous hero of The Legend of Zelda series, is known for his bravery in saving Hyrule from evil. However, beyond his sword skills and heroic deeds, Link has also showcased remarkable musical talent throughout the series. From playing magical instruments to conducting, Link’s musical abilities add depth to his character and enhance the…
It’s always refreshing to see (or hear, in this case,) a new batch of Zelda inspired songs made for fans, by fans. It’s especially impressive when said songs are based on the already powerful orchestrated soundtracks of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This week, we’re going to focus on albums from…
The music of Zelda is so iconic. Ever since the very first Legend of Zelda game, the music has been masterpiece after masterpiece. Most gamers in the world can recognize at least one or two songs from the series over the years. What is even more amazing is when talented musicians such as YouTuber Nick…
Aaron Grubb just released his latest album, The Legend of Zelda Collection: Volume 4. The album’s twelve tracks include music from Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, and Twilight princess. As with his previous albums, Aaron Grubb delivers beautiful and creative new arrangements of familiar songs. “Malo Mart,” known for being fast and energetic, has a…
Last night on February 15, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences partnered with IGN to livestream the 27th Annual D.I.C.E Awards in Las Vegas, NV. The hard work and creativity of hundreds of people in the game industry were celebrated while the Awards show announced 2023’s winning game titles for various categories. This year…
While Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda Orchestra returns in its epic grandeur worldwide, fans are busy cooking up remarkable orchestrated renditions of their own. ZREO: Second Quest, the Zelda fan musical group formerly known as Zelda Reorchestrated, has announced their own one-of-a-kind musical project called Scoring Sessions. Fans get to decide through donations which Zelda songs…
Nintendo fans have much to look forward to this weekend. A special all-new Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert will soon be broadcasted online on Nintendo of America’s YouTube Channel on February 9, 2024 at 5AM PT / 8AM ET, followed by a Splatoon 3 Concert broadcasted the same time and place on February 10. Both…
Whether you have grown up with the nostalgic sights and sounds of video games or have casually hummed to their catchy tunes from time to time watching your family or friends play, you probably have this person to thank: Koji Kondo. This fine gentleman was one of the first individuals to master 8-bit music long…
Lo-fi musician Caspian has released a sequel album to his Zelda cover project, Hyrule Lofi. The tracklist for part 2 has even more selections than the first installment had, with some of the new tracks being Linebeck’s Theme, Lost Woods, Lanayru Desert, and several original themes from Tears of the Kingdom, which wasn’t yet released…
It seems to be a great season right now for Zelda music enthusiasts. Mana Wave Media published a new vinyl record series featuring the album “Trio of the Goddesses” by renowned musician Lawrence Manning. She has arranged and composed 16 pieces of music in all that contain nostalgic tracks from almost every single game in…
Do you ever wish you could turn the clock back (or whip out the Ocarina of Time) to return to simpler days? You know, those “after-school-Smash-Brothers-machinima” binges and “listening-to-Zelda-music-remixes-while-doing-homework” kind of days? Well, now you can. (Minus playing that Ocarina of Time part.) The fine folks at ZREO: Reorchestrated rereleased two classic albums from their…
For most people, a cup of coffee or tea is enough to give them a head start in their morning. But for sleepyheads like me who could use an extra jolt out of the bed, sometimes a heavy metal track is a useful way to provide a good kick in the pants. After their notorious…
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, a popular cover band, has recently devoted a recording session to a medley of musical selections from Ocarina of Time. The band’s specialty is converting songs of all genres and eras into vintage-style swing and funk tunes. In collaboration with fleet-footed dancer Demi Remick, they released “Ocarina of Tap” on August…
With Tears of the Kingdom only one week away, content creator GlitchxCity has released her new album The Legend of Lofi, as a love letter to the Zelda series. The eight tracks to the album are beautifully chill. It’s perfect to listen to while working, studying, or relaxing with friends while sipping on a Noble…
