Tag: Dragon Roost

For the second time this week, a marimba-based cover of a classic Zelda tune has captured our hearts with its creative take on a beloved theme. Musical group, Mart0zz just released a cover of “Dragon Roost Island” from The Wind Waker using a marimba, guitar, woodblock, shaker, castanets, bass guitar, and clapping. These all work in beautiful harmony and create a magnificent balance that leaves a nice hum in your ears. The band has created a number of…

Hello fellow music lovers and welcome back to another entry of our (forever belated) Weekly Feature: The Weekly Music Spotlight! Every week, we showcase a YouTube artist or two who takes tunes from The Legend of Zelda and makes them their own, whether it be through arrangements, covers, or any other kind of altered take on the source material. Last week, we took a look a couple of musicians who excel on the keyboard, so this week we’ll turn to a different branch of instrumentalists whose focus is found in…

If you have ever played The Wind Waker then you know the popular Dragon Roost Island theme. It’s upbeat, quick, and is something to tap your foot to. Well, YouTube user Smooth McGroove has created his own A Capella version of it completely by himself. Hit the jump to listen!

Oh, The Wind Waker, how I love thee. Throughout the countless hours I have spent upon this game I have always adored its music, everything from the sprightly island themes to the calm-yet-rousing sailing to the amazing battles. I have always felt that every Zelda game defines itself in its own way and very few games hold true to that more than Wind Waker. Now, with the recent announcement of its upcoming re-release for Wii U, I feel it’s as…

This week’s Ocarina Time video is up! Jump inside to see a tutorial for “Dragon Roost Island Theme” from Wind Waker.