Zelda music

[Angrist]

So by now we've heard that every copy of Zelda: Skyward Sword will come with a music CD. It will contain recordings of the Zelda symphony orchestras that have been held in October.

So that got me thinking: what's your favorite Zelda music??

One of my recent favorite songs is the Overworld theme of Spirit Tracks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W_bFLwB0WY
Is anyone else always using the steam whistle to add to the music? I wish every Zelda game had a (better) way to play an instrument while listening to the soundtrack.

Link's Awakening: Tal Tal Mountains
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L6scVxzIiI
Awesome groovy/retro version of a well known Zelda tune.

The Wind Waker - Dragon Roost Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXGGvsHq6iA
I think I've seen a nice duet on Youtube, but I can't find it.

Ocarina of Time - Song of Storms
http://youtu.be/MTgaa6OUneY
I like the normal song already, but this version of it is maybe even prettier.

Ocarina of Time - Gerudo Valley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rfGbB0zqz8
Another cover. Awesome song.

Ok, I'll stop there.

[Combine 017]

[Blix]

Twin Rova:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJbi4aCL3AA
The Final Day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwtF3EMlFto
The Dark World:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sslj06K-Nlw
And the clasic dungeon music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMssCMqMHuk

I'm trying to find the song played at the very first castle in LTTP when you get Zelda out of her prison. They used it for the last castle in Twilight Princess since (in both games) it is the hyrule castle theme. Maybe that's its name. But that one's awesome too.

Indeed. Here it is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbJbYFyklTg

[Jason1]

I really like the main Wind Waker theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgTchH6OJw4

[Angrist]

Thinking about all those songs makes me wonder what's included on the CD. I think the concert lasted around 2 hours, so that means they'll have to make a selection for the CD.

Woah, only 9 days and I'll be playing Zelda SS.

[Storm Eagle]

The Legend of Zelda
- Dungeon music

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
- Great Palace theme music

A Link to the Past
- Opening theme
- Contest theme
- Dungeon Boss theme

Link's Awakening
- Slime Dungeon theme
- Boss Battle theme

Ocarina of Time
- Opening theme
- Ganondorf's theme
- Small item acquiring tune
- Fairy Ocarina acquiring tune
- Saria's Song/Lost Woods theme
- Zora's Domain
- Song of Storms/Windmill Hut theme
- Epona's Song/Lon Lon Ranch theme
- Minuet of Forest
- Serenade of Water
- Nocturne of Shadow
- Spirit Temple theme
- Requiem of Spirit
- Ganondorf battle theme
- Ganon battle theme

Majora's Mask
- Guru-Guru's theme
- Astral Observatory theme
- Zelda's theme
- Ocarina acquiring tune
- Mask acquiring tune
- Small item acquiring tune
- Woods of Mystery theme
- Deku Palace theme
- Sonata of Awakening
- Pirate's Fortress theme
- Zora's Hall theme
- Zora Bass & Guitar session
- New Wave Bossa Nova
- Ikana Castle theme
- Elegy of Emptiness
- Stone Tower Temple theme
- Giant's Theme
- Oath to Order
- Goron Lullaby
- Romani Ranch theme

Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons
- Mini-Boss Battle theme

The Wind Waker
- The Legendary Hero theme
- Small item acquiring tune
- Dragon Root Island theme
- Ceremony in the Woods theme
- Gohdan battle theme
- Hyrule King Appearance theme
- Earth God's Lyric
- Sage Laruto theme
- Medli's Awakening theme
- Medli's Prayer theme
- Wind God's Aria
- Makar's Awakening theme/Makar's Prayer
- Molgera's theme

Twilight Princess
- Kakariko Village theme music


I've played (and own) all the other games, but I don't remember the music from them all too well. The one I have down for Twilight Princess is actually the only one I remember the best from that game.

[Angrist]

Woah, sneak preview of the CD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vttLsvaEZ5w
Amazing.

[Blix]

Originally Posted by Angrist

Woah, sneak preview of the CD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vttLsvaEZ5w
Amazing.

I'm planning on keeping my copy of the game sealed and playing the game through... well, other means. Could any of you rip the MP3s and post them for me, plox?

[BreakABone]

http://www.mediafire.com/?dptggf6sgxxu66w

Here's the CD that comes with Skyward Sword

[Angrist]

Only 8 songs? I was expecting more to be honest...
Anyway, I'm holding out until I get the real thing. Just 7 days away!

[Blix]

Originally Posted by Angrist

Only 8 songs? I was expecting more to be honest...
Anyway, I'm holding out until I get the real thing. Just 7 days away!

Angrist, I hate you man. -,..,- Naw, have fun playing the game a couple of games before.

Thanks BaB. And yes, I was expecting more than just 8 tracks, but I like the quality of the music.

[BreakABone]

Well 3 of the songs are ~10 minute long apiece.

So it makes up for lack of quantity with quality.

[Blix]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

Well 3 of the songs are ~10 minute long apiece.

So it makes up for lack of quantity with quality.

I did notice. I've been listening to it all day. I think I'm going to burn it on a cd and listen to it while on my car.

[Angrist]

I decided to start listening to the CD. I foresaw a big dilemma on Friday: will I play the game first or listen to the CD? I wouldn't be able to stand having the CD just lie there without being listened to.

It's been good so far (I'm still on the first song).

[KillerGremlin]

This is the obvious winner.



Dark...moody...chromatic. Really captures the urgency of the falling moon in a pretty difficult temple. I can't say enough good things about that song. And around 1:10 you hear this really sexy and subtle melody....just ambient and awesome.

It reminds me a bit of the Forest Temple, only a million times better.

Wind Waker had the most epic overall score. And it had silence at the right times too. Something about the open sea...and the island sounds...

Given the art direction, and gameplay, I'm tempted to say Wind Waker is right behind OoT and MM for most polished and original 3D Zelda title.