Tomorrow, June 9, 2022, is the release date for a new Legend of Zelda arrangement album, Trio of the Goddesses. This is the debut album by the Laurence Manning Trio, a musical team formed and led by pianist and longtime Zelda fan Laurence Manning. Laurence performs on the piano and is accompanied by Daphnée Sincennes Richard…
Hi there, Zelda fans! Amanda VanHiel is back (this time in Sakura Kinomoto cosplay) for a special episode of Zelda News at MomoCon in Atlanta, GA. In this week’s video, Amanda discusses the release of Hyrule Highlands II, a new Zelda Re-Orchestrated album featuring Celtic elements by Dutch musician Tim de Man. The album includes…
The most recent Zelda Re-Orchestrated album, titled Hyrule Highlands II, has released from Dutch musician Tim de Man. Ten classic tracks are given a Celtic flavor for this new album, available on Bandcamp. Curious fans can listen to the Ballad of the Goddess track from Skyward Sword below. Be sure to check out the full…
Birds are very cute animals. They are small and pretty, but they are loud. Like, really loud. Surprising that such volume could come from an animal that’s only a few inches loud. I’ve had a few birds, and my current bird, Baby, is a very good bird. But even good birds scream. Yes, they scream. …
Last year we reported a new album of Zelda cover songs by Aaron Grubb, and now a second one is out today! The aptly named “Legend of Zelda Collection vol. 2” is available to stream on all your favorite music sites. You can check it out on Spotify. Earlier this year we also talked about…
“Swamp. Mountain. Ocean. Canyon. Hurry…the four who are there…bring them here!” Tael’s cryptic message, once little more than an enigmatic riddle plaguing the minds of our puzzled heroes, now echoes with stark clarity as Link sends out the clarion call to the four regions of Termina. Magenta clouds swirl anxiously in the pale azure sky,…
ZREO: Second Quest announced the launch of ZREO Legacy and the new album Ocarina of Time Selections. The massive album includes 73 tracks remastered by Sam Ferrara, CEO of ZREO, and features arrangements from artist Wayne Strange. You can check out the album on all the major streaming platforms. I’m a big fan of the…
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is getting all the attention as of late. Independent musician Aaron Grubb has just released a cover of “Last Day” (aka the Final Hours), as well as a soon-to-come album titled Legend of Zelda Collection Vol 2. Grubb’s cover of the infamous Majora’s Mask title is truly a work…
Many members of our community will remember ZREO (originally called Zelda Reorchestrated), one of the first prominent groups that created Zelda fan music. ZREO disbanded almost ten years ago, but today I am very excited to share that ZREO is back! ZREO: Second Quest has partnered with ATLYS, a string quartet, to produce a new…
The best thing about songs from Ocarina of Time is the fact that they are so iconic. So many songs from this game can be heard in many subsequent titles, whether they appear as remixes or as brief references. These songs are perhaps the most recognizable tunes of the Zelda franchise. Even the most casual…
I’ve always been a fan of classical music. Their entrancing melodies and traditional instruments have stimulated my mind from a young age. That’s probably why I also came to enjoy Zelda music so much. There are many similarities between how the pieces are composed — some current-day Zelda music is even performed by a live…
The Laurence Manning Trio recently announced a Kickstarter campaign for a new Legend of Zelda arrangement album. The Kickstarter, which launched on October 2 (and will end on November 1), has now exceeded its goal of $7,548. This will be the trio’s first complete album dedicated to The Legend of Zelda series. The trio has…
Is this Skyward Sword HD soundtrack CD box set beautiful? Yes. Is it gorgeous? For sure. Is it splendid and vivid and pretty? Yeah, and I can keep going. I bet you could, too. And if you happen to live in Japan, you can purchase it for your listening pleasure on November 23. It’s yours…
Have you heard about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time? For the 0.0001% of you who are on our site and somehow haven’t, it’s one of the greatest video games ever made. Released in 1998, it marked the franchise’s first 3D adventure. It touts a fair few of Zelda’s most powerful songs, and that’s…
Fans can truly make beautiful works. Whether that’s through art, writing, or music, fan works can show the genuine interest that fans have in a series. Zelda Universe will be releasing tributes to different songs from Skyward Sword HD in honor of its tenth anniversary. The first piece is “Follow Fi,” covered by Eric Walt…
