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The music of the Zelda franchise is truly iconic. The majesty captured and atmosphere created in the notes of every piece are second to none. The music this franchise has to offer can often stand on its own, without the need of a game. That being said, though, there is no other place that perfectly encompasses the beauty of Zelda‘s music than the fan community. Dedicated fans have been creating mixes of the music since the franchise’s inception, and the quality seems…

Aaron Grubb returns with a brand new cover album of music from The Legend of Zelda franchise. His latest work, A Rainy Day in Hyrule, released November 1st and is his most relaxing to date. And despite all the hate that rain gets in Breath of the Wild, you’ll absolutely love it in this collection. The album is comprised of previously released songs that Grubb slowed down, then added or removed elements to make them more relaxing, such as rain and vinyl sounds….

Musician Aaron Grubb has released another Zelda music cover, this time with a haunting rendition of “Requiem of Spirit” from Ocarina of Time. Grubb, who covers a range of video game music, has made Zelda covers a staple among his releases. Given that many fans consider Ocarina of Time the best Zelda ever, it’s a frequent target for fan content; but remaking songs from this classic remains fresh and relevant as fans rarely tire of nostalgia and demand remains high. Grubb’s covers remain true…

Musician Aaron Grubb has released his third album featuring a collection of Zelda songs. The January 1st release, Legend of Zelda Collection: Volume Three, contains twelve tracks, including three previously released singles (“Departure,” “Tatl  & Tael,” and “Full Steam Ahead”). You can listen to the whole collection here. In response to requests for a physical release of the music, Grubb said he’s considering a “double-disc CD collection featuring all songs.” He did note however that he may need to “crowdfund the…

Aaron Grubb has released his third Zelda-cover single in preparation for his upcoming album release in January. His latest track is a performance of “Full Steam Ahead” from The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Last month, Grubb released a cover of “Tatl and Tael Theme”  from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. You can check out our coverage here. When asked about this particular release, Grubb explained, “[It’s] one of my favorite things I’ve ever done (and the first one that…

Aaron Grubb has released his second Zelda-cover single in preparation for his upcoming album release in January. His latest track is a performance of “Tatl and Tael Theme” from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Last month, Grubb released a cover of “Departure Theme” from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. You can check out our coverage here. When asked about how he chooses Zelda songs to cover, Grubb explained that Nintendo makes it very difficult to license music. He often has to…

The wait is over! Musician Aaron Grubb has officially released his second full album featuring covers of the music from The Legend of Zelda franchise. Grubb has built a reputation among Zelda fans by bringing new life to retro songs from the franchise, often by adding subtle variations that somehow out-nostalgia the memories and feel like coming home again. For our coverage leading up to the release, click here. (You can also see our coverage of Volume 1 here.) Check…

Zelda fan and talented musician Aaron Grubb is set to release a new album of Zelda music covers. The album becomes available April 12th for streaming and purchase. A resident of the Pacific Northwest, the location of Nintendo of America’s headquarters, Grubb has been a lifelong fan of the iconic franchise, and has put together some impressive music covers, which Zelda Dungeon has previously covered here. The upcoming album, Legend of Zelda Collection Vol. 2, will feature the following songs, some of…

If your home is anything like mine, it has a pretty complex aura. Yes, home is where I go to rest and relax after a long day of work, where I spend time cuddling my dogs, and where I do some of my favorite things, like writing, reading, and playing games. There’s so much more that happens here, though. Whether you live in a house, an apartment, or a dorm, there’s always something to fix, or to disagree with roommates…

Musician Aaron Grubb released a new song in preparation for his upcoming album Legend of Zelda Music, Vol. 3. His latest track is “Departure,” which fans will recognize from the early game portion of Twilight Princess. Regarding his future plans and the work being done on this album, Grubb explains, “This is the first song to be released that will be included in Legend of Zelda Collection, Vol. 3—it will be more orchestral than the last two [albums], but will also include…