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Eiji Aonuma interview

Kotaku has just released an interview with Eiji Aonuma, one of the many developers of Skyward Sword, and Koji Kondo, the man who conducted many of the Zelda soundtracks in the past. This interview talks about the 25th anniversary, and even some more obscure questions about Navi and Link’s child form. Questions in bold were…

Zelda 25th anniversary concert and CD details

Club Nintendo has just been updated with some info on the new OOT3D Soundtrack CDs.  The giveaway will be only for the US and Canada, it starts on June 19th, which is the day of release for the game.  There will be 50 tracks, some never before released, and one orchestrated track.  Miyamoto hinted at…

Leaked Ocarina 3D Hyrule Field theme in high quality

You may remember over the past week we’ve reported on the single orchestrated track being included and recently found on Ocarina of Time 3DS. We can now proudly say that we have found a high quality version for your listening pleasure. As mentioned in previous posts, the track is a beautiful medley that combines the…

MP3 of the orchestrated Zelda Nintendo E3 opening

That’s right, fans! We got our hands on a high quality recording of the amazing orchestrated arrangement from this mornings press conference. Firegs from ZREO, one of our dear friends, was kind enough to remaster the recording from earlier today. Hit play below and listen in all its glory. Enjoy! (Although it says podcast at…

Skyward Sword confirmed for this Holiday Season

Also confirmed is this: Skyward Sword will be released during this year’s holiday season and a special golden Zelda Wii remote will be available. Continuing with the spree of Zelda announcements, it’s also been confirmed that Nintendo will have live concerts around the world in at least the US, Japan, and Europe.  There will also…

Spoiler! Ocarina of Time 3D’s orchestrated track location found

[youtube]jWMlXOJfbFs[/youtube] A few days ago, we reported that Ocarina of Time 3D would be featuring a single orchestrated track, hidden somewhere in the game. We can now confirm that the orchestrated track is the same one featured in one of the game trailers (above), a beautiful medley that combines the Hyrule Field and overworld themes.…

Skyward Sword choir at E3?

We’ve received a news submission from a man by the name of Alex Jaich, letting us know something very important about E3 and Skyward Sword. Greetings ZU Staff, I wanted to let you in on some info on Nintendo’s press conference.  My classmate at a southern California university CSUF will be performing with his choir…

Ocarina of Time 3D to include one orchestrated song

Many Legend of Zelda fans have not been quiet about their disappointment regarding the lack of  remastered soundtrack included in Ocarina of Time 3D. Although Nintendo have been generous with the game footage and screenshots,  there’s been a lack of any announcement regarding an upgrade to Ocarina of Time‘s soundtrack, leaving us to assume that…

Guitar Cover of Twilight Princess’ Hyrule Field

[youtube]uZBPEXJJ0lE[/youtube] Good afternoon, Zelda fans! Here’s a nice tune for you to see out the afternoon with. YouTube users jam2995 and TheDelRe have collaborated to put together this guitar cover of the Hyrule Field theme from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It sounds fantastic, and they even bought Legend of Zelda t-shirts to wear…

One Man Rendition of the Great Fairy Fountain

[youtube]X5AuVdgKsi0[/youtube] Here’s a treat that’s sure to restore all of your hearts! YouTube user CoastCoastCoast has put together this version of the music from the Great Fairy Fountain. If you’re a Legend of Zelda fan, this is sure to put you in a good mood for the rest of the day. Hit play. You’ll thank…

Saria’s Song on a music box

The internet has its fair share of renditions of music from The Legend of Zelda series, but YouTube user AirplaneFoods brings us music from the series in a way that I’ve never seen before – through a music box and punch card! [youtube]ijqV_xQeTxY[/youtube] Saria’s Song sounds even more whimsical than usual played on this high-toned,…

Youtube: “jimmy’s” Triforce Medley

[YOUTUBE]OUdoEoy2dbo[/YOUTUBE] I know what you’re thinking.  “Man! Another Zelda medley??”  Deep inside, you know you love this stuff. It’s got three of the classic Zelda tunes: Zelda’s Lullaby, The Dark World theme, and Ganondorf’s theme.  It has orchestration, piano, hard rock–what more can there be? This medley, however, is different.  It was written/arranged and performed…

Sightly Stuff: A Zelda music box for nerds

[YOUTUBE]huY8ZiuG_qg[/YOUTUBE] Sculptor/Modder Zachariah Perry Cruse has created a music box treasure chest for all you nerdy Zelda fans out there.  When you open it, it plays an mp3 of the Chest Opening Theme from Ocarina of Time, along with the Item Get theme, as if you have found an important item in a Hyrulian dungeon.…

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