Category: Zelda Fan Content

Last November, Composer Giovanni Rotondo, known for the 8-bit Time Adventures collection of fan albums, announced a new project inspired by Tears of the Kingdom and the Stable Trotters musical troupe. In the spirit of community collaboration, Rotondo’s Stable Trotters project has provided opportunities for listeners and Zelda community members to shape aspects of the final release through a series of “Choice Quest” surveys. In the months that have followed the announcement, fans have helped decide on the album’s track list, cover art,…

It’s no secret that the Legend of Zelda franchise has fantastic music. From the moment you start any of the entries in the series, you can hear exactly what the hype is about. This is even true for the very first entry in the series. The iconic and heroic main theme plays over the title sequence in a slow and stately march, giving the player every sense of the adventure they’re about to embark on. When it comes to covers of this…

No matter how you wake up during your unintentional visit to Koholint Island, it’s always sure to be a pleasant trip once you get our hero going in Link’s Awakening. What awaits once you begin is not only a quaint town, but one with promise. That’s what Mabe Village’s theme does to start you on your adventure, and it’s even what the following musician encapsulates with their arrangement. In this classical guitar cover of “Mabe Village” from Link’s Awakening, musician…

Although The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved franchises in pop culture, representation in the real-world is often limited to the occasional merchandise sighting or Nintendo-endorsed event. Although too shy to actually say anything, I often get excited when I see someone wearing a baseball cap with a Triforce or a T-shirt with the Hylian Crest. It’s a phenomenon that turns strangers into comrades in arms. This is why the prospect of a fan-curated public Zelda art…

When it comes to Zelda fan projects, one of the most popular types of content comes in the form of arrangements of songs from the franchise. With a series as musically rich as Zelda, there are plenty of pieces to choose from, and plenty of ways to re-arrange them. Thanks to groups like ZREO: Second Quest, we know that the classic music of Zelda can be greater than just the midi arrangements we’re used to. On January 23rd, 2024, ZREO: Second…

Popular creator Terminal Montage is back with another hilarious animated speedrun, and this time Tears of the Kingdom is the subject. Terminal Montage has covered other Zelda games such as Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild in the past, and their team’s videos always feature a lot of funny gaming content. Their newest Zelda-themed video features the speedrun techniques of Tears of the Kingdom, a dancing Demon King, and the perfectly timed explosions that Terminal Montage is known…

There is just one video game weapon that has proven time and time again that darkness is no match for it, and that is the Master Sword. Zelda fans from all over continue to admire the beauty of the Blade of Evil’s Bane, and artists are no exception. One particular artist who really appreciates how special this weapon is looks to finish their sword-related artwork with some upgrades. The artist we’re talking about today is Ivan Ramirez from the YouTube…

While best known for driving the Phonogram Man absolutely nuts in Ocarina of Time, the “Song of Storms” is actually a delightful melody that makes us wonder how it could ever make anybody go insane. Perhaps if the man from the windmill was here listening to this wonderful arrangement of the score from musician Jessica Esposito, he’d be able recognize the tune for its beauty and enjoy it. The biggest standout from this performance of the “Song of Storms” from…

When you want to make the most out of the Link you’re playing, it’s always wise to customize! That is why the Kochi Dye Shop in Hateno Village from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom is the go-to place to visit when you want your hero to visually stand out from the pack. It’s no wonder why Diana from the YouTube crafting channel Crossing Crafts wanted the shop itself to truly catch your eye, no matter what…

In a video released on December 23rd, 2023, Tom Caswell of GameSpot dives into the details of what makes The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom a uniquely impressive game. In particular, he explains how Tears of the Kingdom is a technical marvel, even when compared to AAA titles on more powerful hardware. Caswell praises the versatility of game mechanics like Ultrahand and the freedom that Tears of the Kingdom affords its players, with the backbone of these factors…