The 10 best The Legend of Zelda songs – Best Zelda music
While the Legend of Zelda franchise has some undeniably strong facets that continue to grow with each iteration of the franchise, one thing that cannot be overstated is how well the music continues to encapsulate a sense of hope, wonder, and daring for the adventures of Link. With a franchise spanning 36 years thus far, and Tears of the Kingdom on the horizon, the composers continue to generate consistent riffs that stay in our heads well after the calamity has passed. Here’s our list of the ten best original Legend of Zelda tracks, so far.
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10. Ballad of the Goddess (Skyward Sword)The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the first title of the franchise where the music was composed with a live orchestra instead of synthesized instruments, after Miyamoto insisted upon its inclusion. The result is an emotionally-charged soundtrack that brings about a far greater level of depth, and a new standard for the franchise. The Ballad of the Goddess is actually Zelda’s Lullaby played backwards, with an appropriate level of panache added onto the underlying tune.
9. Kass’s Theme (Breath of the Wild)Breath of the Wild did not slouch when it came to music composition, and Kass is one of the very few characters to bring a Slavic staple of music, the accordion, into a fantasy universe. There’s no denying this Rito played a beautiful tune, marking a puzzle that needed to be solved to find another shrine. Kass’s typical proximity to a stables lent itself to a very atmospheric vibe that would invite simply putting down the controller, and appreciating the scenery for a few minutes.
8. Midna’s Lament (Twilight Princess)Twilight Princess has retained its crown of being the
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