Check Out This Twenty-Minute Fan Medley That Pays Tribute To Skyward Sword
Posted on October 15 2021 by Sean Gadus
Skyward Sword has one of the most underrated soundtracks in the Zelda series. The Wii title was the first Zelda game to have fully orchestrated music, and that music has a majestic quality because of the orchestration. The score is littered with wonderful tunes that set the tone for a grand and exceptional adventure. Overall, the recent release of Skyward Sword HD has given many artists and musicians an opportunity to revisit the game and its wonderful music. It is truly a great time to be a fan of Skyward Sword.
This 22 minute medley by Rebecca E. Tripp (featuring John McKay on trombone) is an incredible tribute to the music of Skyward Sword. One of the major challenges of a medley is finding ways to subtly weave different songs together in cohesive ways; the lush and varied arrangements found in the medley help make the long collection feel cohesive. The piece moves between songs elegantly, and the medley will sometimes leave the listener guessing about what will play next. While the list of tracks below is by no means exhaustive, the arrangement includes many of the iconic songs from Skyward Sword like:
- “Knight’s Academy”
- “Faron Woods”
- “Skyloft”
- “Bazaar”
- “Eldin Volcano”
- “Lanayru Mining Facility”
- “Fi’s Theme”
- “Ghirahim’s Theme”
- “The Sky”
- “Crimson Loftwing”
- “Isle of Songs”
- “Ballad of the Goddess” (sung with lyrics)
In addition to the memorable music, the YouTube video for the medley includes a diverse compilation of art that changes with the music. There are a variety of gorgeous art pieces from across the internet, and the art sets the tone for the different songs in the medley. Even if the listener is not in love with the song that is currently playing, they might enjoy the art that adorns the screen.
In addition to this arrangement, Rebecca E. Tripp has more than 170 Zelda covers for fans to listen to on her YouTube page. I would definitely recommend checking out the channel if you have not already. There is nothing quite as exciting as exploring a new treasure trove of Zelda arrangements.
What do you think of this 22 minute medley of Skyward Sword music? Are there any songs you think the musicians missed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Source: Rebecca E. Tripp
Sean Gadus is a Senior Editor at Zelda Dungeon. His first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time, and he loves all of the 3D Zelda games from 1998-2011. The final battle of Tears of the Kingdom is one of his favorite final battles in the entire series. He wants to help build a kinder, more compassionate world. You can check out his other written work at The-Artifice.com.
