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Zelda Medley on violin

We’ve all heard fan arrangements and performances of famous Zelda songs before, but this most recent production is truly one of the greatest.  YouTube user devinsupertramp has uploaded a video of Lindsey Stirling performing four minutes of familar Zelda melodies on the violin, complete with beautiful costume, environments, and even background orchestration.  Lindsey’s catchphrase, “Have…

Iwata Asks: “The Dense Script and Direction” of Skyward Sword

In the most recent edition of “Iwata Asks,” Satoru Iwata (the president of Nintendo) sat down with members of the development team from Skyward Sword and discussed the game’s direction concerning the script, cinematics, and music.  This interview reveals a lot about the team itself and the sheer amount of decision-making that went into creating…

The Legend of Zelda Rap! – Fan Song

YouTube user hiimrawn recently uploaded a rap based on the Zelda series, featuring Link and the other major characters from Ocarina of Time.  I’m not usually one to like fan songs, but this one is amazing, and definitely inventive.  That, and the costumes are pretty great.  You can watch the clean version after the jump, although there is…

Skyward Sword Symphony CD Track List Revealed

Nintendo recently sent press copies of Skyward Sword to IGN, Kotaku, 1UP, and more. The companies were told that nothing about the Zelda Symphony CD could be released in their coverage and unboxing of the game. Unfortunately for Nintendo, 1UP screwed up and gave the camera a glance at the track list for the CD.

Twilight Symphony Update

ZREO, one of our affiliates, has been orchestrating tracks from the Zelda series for years.  Now, they are working on their most ambitious project yet:  creating over three hours of never-before released music from Twilight Princess.  For the past three years they’ve been raising funds and compiling their 90-piece orchestra and choir, and now they’re nearly done. …

Zelda Symphony Concert tracks released online

If you’re like most Zelda fans who didn’t get to attend Zelda’s 25th anniversary concert, don’t worry, because all of the tracks have been placed online.  Recorded live by “The Bit Beacon” at the Los Angeles perforance, the sixteen pieces cover all twenty-five years of Zelda, including Skyward Sword.  There’s even a piano solo by the…

Father of My Childhood

Father of My Childhood is a video tribute to Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the Legend of Zelda series, which was created by Jarek Matthew Jones, owner and operator of Wyld Stallyns Games.  He created the video for the 25th anniversary of Zelda as a way of showing his appreciation for all that Miyamoto’s games…

Skyward Sword features FULLY orchestrated soundtrack

Hold onto your windsock caps.  Shigeru Miyamoto may have hinted that this would be the case long ago, but Nintendo has recently confirmed the fact that Skyward Sword will feature a soundtrack that is, from top to bottom, fully orchestrated.  Super Mario Galaxy 2 was the first Nintendo game to have this as a prominent feature, and…

Legend of Zelda theme played on marimba

Youtube user Martozz uploaded a video one month ago of himself and two others playing the main Legend of Zelda theme on the marimba. Other instruments used in this video include snare drum, cymbal, bells, timpani and the triangle! Hit the jump to see!

Lake Hylia Cover on Guitar

I love it when talented people combine their talents with Zelda to create things for us fans to enjoy. I’d like to share this piece of music by musician Andrew Del Re, who covers video game music on guitar. He’s done an acoustic cover of the beautiful Lake Hylia music from Twilight Princess.

Ocarina of Time 3D Soundtrack Shipping Soon

For those who purchased Ocarina of Time 3D early, Club Nintendo has started preparing the shipments of the soundtrack that many Zelda fans will be getting their hands on very soon. This promotional offer applies to everyone who registered their copy of the game with Club Nintendo, and includes over 50 tracks from the game…

Original songs all about Zelda

ZeldaUniverse forum user SeanSydejko has written some original songs all about the Zelda series! In particular, Ocarina of Time so far. Done so far are three songs entitled “Marketplace Lovers,” “I’m Sorry, Princess Ruto,” and “Saya Kuda,” with more to come in the future.

New Skyward Sword Music Details

New details about the music of Skyward Sword have been revealed in a recent “Iwata Asks” interview. The music will include many orchestrated tracks and updated versions of some previous songs in the series that will also be orchestrated. You can find the interview on the Iwata Asks page. Hit the jump button for the…

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