A YouTuber named Teppei Okada is well-known for his real-time musical performances alongside classic video games. Recently, Okada uploaded a new performance for the original Legend of Zelda, as well as SNES classic F-Zero. Using a violin, he is very skilled at recreating these nostalgic pieces of music, synchronizing with live gameplay. He even goes…
The VGM cover band Glitch Kibbitz, known for their “klezmerized” interpretations of classic video game songs, has produced this new version of “Kass’s Theme” from Breath of the Wild. This arrangement, named “Kass’ Waltz,” brings an Eastern-European feel to this beloved song, combining an assortment of instruments like clarinet, bass, saxophone, trombone, and more. The…
There is no denying that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has some amazing compositions within its soundtrack. Over the years, various covers have appeared online. This time around a huge project has been spearheaded by Kain White, who has gathered 15 musicians to perform a cover of “Gerudo Valley.” This collaboration has brought…
This news is a few weeks old, but it hasn’t really made the rounds yet. The Radio Hyrule team spent a week in March preparing a gift for the Zelda community. They have revived the Zelda Reorchestrated (ZREO) website which went offline in 2013. The restored website is meant to be as close to the…
The former Halo composer Martin O’Donnell has expressed interest in working on the Zelda series. This news comes from an interview with YouTube channel TheAct Man. When he was asked if there were any game franchises that he’d like to work on, O’Donnell said, ”I’d love to work on Zelda … I love Zelda. I’ve…
I’ve mentioned a few times here that I used to take piano lessons from my mother. At a certain point, I started doing my own thing, just playing whatever I wanted by learning from ear rather than the “proper” way. Still, Mom loved that I was getting involved in music and always insisted that I…
The eye of a storm elicits a peculiar dichotomy of emotions. In the face of foreboding doom, the eerie stillness is equally welcomed and dreaded. As the eyes gaze upon the horizon to the challenges that lie ahead, the mind slowly begins to comprehend the temporal nature of this tranquil pause. We are trapped, surrounded…
A collection featuring the soundtracks of Link’s Awakening and its 2019 remake has been announced for release in Japan on March 18. With four discs, and over 200 songs, this will run potential buyers ¥4,950. Each soundtrack will consist of two discs that feature art from their respective versions of the games. Also included is…
This week Amanda returns back to the Zelda News studio to report on controllers of all kinds.
PAX South 2020 begins today, January 17, and we are hosting a panel titled “A Musical History of Zelda” during the event. Several of the Zelda Universe team members and our friend AbdallahSmash026 are discussing the evolution of both the style and role of music throughout The Legend of Zelda series history, and we’ll be…
This week, Amanda is reporting from Ichibancon 2020 with her special guest, Cody!
Minuet of Time, the third album of video game covers from Triforce Quartet, comes out October 24. The new album from the classically trained group of string players features music from games including Ocarina of Time, Hollow Knight, Undertale, and others. Those with a background in music or dance will recognize a minuet as having…
The Legend of Zelda theme music is among the most iconic in video game history. If you’re like me, even the mention of Zelda brings the heroic melody to mind. I assumed that composing such a masterpiece must have taken months of effort, so I was surprised to learn it was partially the product of…
I have an intense relationship with the “Song of Storms.” It’s been one of my favorite Zelda tracks since I first learned the three-note melody while playing Ocarina of Time when it first came out. It was my ringtone as soon as I could make it so, and one of my most favorite shirts I…
Koji Kondo is one of the most recognizable composers in the video game industry. That’s what happens when you’re the mastermind behind some of the most iconic songs and soundtracks ever made. Back in 2001, Kondo had an interview with Nintendo Online Monthly to talk about Nintendo’s approach to sound and music in their games…
