This last concert, set in Tokyo, will be streamed on YouTube as well, though there is a fee and is only for Japanese residents. Thankfully, those of us that cannot make the trip to Japan will still get an opportunity to hear these beautiful songs thanks to this CD and blu-ray release. For those unable…
Rozen, the musician behind Sins of Hyrule and Ballads of Hyrule, has released Children of Termina, an album inspired by the euphonious Majora’s Mask soundtrack. Children of Termina is an absorbing orchestral tribute which doesn’t disappoint, providing an enjoyable take on themes such as Stone Tower, Clock Town, and Final Hours. Players familiar with Majora’s Mask will be…
Releasing November 30 is the Majora’s Mask inspired album Children of Termina by Rozen. The G.A.N.G. award-winning arranger and composer is known for his immersive cinematic orchestrations, including Zelda albums Sins of Hyrule and Ballads of Hyrule. In his upcoming album, Rozen explores the lore of Termina. “There’s so much beauty found in darkness and mystery, even…
Storms, despite often being destructive forces, can have surprisingly powerful calming effects on people. Listening to rain hit against a window, or a gust of wind blowing through a cluster of trees forces a sense of submission to nature, which can bring tranquility. “Song of Storms” is a melody that embodies this, and this lo-fi…
When we Zelda fans yearn for something dark, cryptic, and shrouded in mystery, we often turn to Majora’s Mask, and rightfully so. This game contains some of the eeriest content we’ve seen from this beloved franchise, and one of the most haunting elements of this game is the countdown to Termina’s demise. Medli’s Melodies is…
Following an unexpected delay, Sam Dillard of Samo Studios recently announced that Zelda Cinematica, an orchestral album based on The Legend of Zelda series, is officially set for public release tomorrow, September 25. Download links for the album have already been sent out to Kickstarter supporters. “Zelda Cinematica” is described by Dillard as “an epic…
It’s been raining harshly around my city. It’s not a natural disaster or anything, but where I live is a very dry region and as such, the city’s infrastructure is not prepared for heavy rains so it gets very flooded and it is total chaos. Basically, this place turns into a Water Temple every time it…
Ongaku Overdrive is presenting Power, Wisdom, and Courage: A Tribute to Zelda. The concert is being held November 17 at The Abbey in Orlando, and will feature musical artists Bit Brigade, Master Sword, and Super Guitar Bros. Throughout the day of the concert will be Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Mario Kart 8 DX tournaments, a Legend of…
Nintendo has announced that in addition to the upcoming Super Mario orchestra concert in September, the Zelda series will be receiving a few new orchestral shows later this year. The Legend of Zelda: Concert 2018 will feature songs from throughout the series’ history, including music featured in Breath of the Wild. Attendees can look forward to a full orchestra…
Any gamer who grew up with a Nintendo console, whether it was the NES, SNES, N64, GameCube or the Wii, will no doubt be flooded with memories at the sheer mention of these historic systems. The music of your favorite games is undoubtedly synonymous with these memories. YouTuber Evan Puschak, who also goes by Nerdwriter1,…
In its early days, The Legend of Zelda would use many recycled elements from the Super Mario Bros series. This is most apparent in Link’s Awakening, with Chain Chomps, Piranha Plants, Shy Guys, and more. Even before that, however, The Legend of Zelda borrowed a certain element from the plumber brothers that would remain within the series, and…
First of all, yes, I’m writing another article about the accordion. Second, may I suggest calling everything that is a compilation of several Zelda themes into one musical composition, a Medli instead of a medley? Alright, with that out of the way, this is simply beautiful. Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favorite songs…
When the birth of a new Super Smash Bros. occurs, you can be sure to look forward to a huge array of music. Bringing all your favorite franchises together, you can count on Smash soundtracks to deliver great music across a range of different games and generations. On the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate official website, four…
The Legend of Zelda has some of the best music in video game history, so good that it even inspired a traveling concert. I’m not ashamed to say that I listen to this music all the time, and with a soundtrack as fantastic as this series, why wouldn’t I? I’ve been wanting to define and…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Original Soundtrack has released in Japan. It features the undoubtedly impressive compilation you may have been lucky enough to have had the joy of serenading yourself to, simply from playing the game over the past year or so. Columbia Music has shared a promotional video showcasing what…
