Legend of Zelda music, and other orchestrated soundtracks

[thedude190]

Out of all of the soundtracks I have heard, the legend of zelda has captured me more than any other. From the moment you turn on the game your ears are treated to some of the best music in videogames. This thread is specifically for discussing complex musical scores such as the legend of zelda. If you are a true lover of orchestrated music then this is the place to talk about it.

 

Personally my favorite soundtrack in a game is The legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Every song is complex and engrosing. Every time you step on a new island or go out to see there is a different beautiful composition waiting for you. Take a listen to the dragon roost island theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7fqllhtdHI

 

Ocean theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN_x1rpGbY8

 

or The molgera battle theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlF0-Qs2xkI

 

What are your favorite soundtracks/musical moments in gaming

[Alyxx Thorne]

Super Metroid and Star Fox are both games that have received orchestrated versions.

 

Star Fox main theme, arranged version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbFrMvylJ74

 

Great arranged version of SUper Metroid theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj8JWCTEGpE

[thedude190]

The Metroid one is creepy...I like it.

[Alyxx Thorne]

The Metroid one is creepy...I like it.

Yeah, it's definitely setting the mood.

[Luis]

I really recommend the Metal versions of TLOZ's soundtracks, they are really amazing, you guys should check them out:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irPTqJI63LA

 

Those are in mi iPod and I listen them regularily...

[Raicuparta]

I was never in to TLOZ, but as soon as I heard the theme in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, I fell in love. It's pretty awesome.

 

God of War rules in Video Games Live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QXmIj6wMlA

[Axeldeath]

*cough* I don't like zelda *cough*.. Plz don't kill me?

[Alyxx Thorne]

*cough* I don't like zelda *cough*.. Plz don't kill me?

*gasp* HERETIC! BURN HIM ON THE STAKE!

 

...nah. Just kidding.

[BTGBullseye]

*cough* I don't like zelda *cough*.. Plz don't kill me?

Which ones have you played?

[J.C.]

*cough* I don't like zelda *cough*.. Plz don't kill me?

 

You're on THE LIST!

[Axeldeath]

*cough* I don't like zelda *cough*.. Plz don't kill me?

Which ones have you played?

 

eh, Only the latest ones ( Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Train ) bore me VERY easily

[BTGBullseye]

eh, Only the latest ones ( Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Train ) bore me VERY easily

I need to hook you up with an emulator and 'A Link To The Past'...

[Magamis]

Ocarina of Time's soundtracks were amazing, including the playing of the Ocarina. It fills me with joy each time I hear Saria's Song.