Enjoy this Epic Celtic Reimagining of The Wind Waker’s “Dragon Roost Island”
Posted on August 27 2021 by Michaela El-Ters
I think the mark of a truly excellent melody lies in its ability to be transformed. With different instrumentation, octaves, and rhythm, songs can be completely reimagined into something new and just as equally beautiful to listen to. “Dragon Roost Island” is an example of that sort of melody: whether it has flavors of flamenco, or it features a slower, more quiet, and more ambient tune, “Dragon Roost Island” continues to impress me with the different forms it can take. This includes the epic Celtic Zelda cover by Tim de Man – Game Music.
Last year, Tim de Man – Game Music completed Hyrule Highlands, an album featuring epic covers of Zelda music with a Celtic spin. “Dragon Roost Island” was recently added to YouTube individually, and the rest of the album is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and more. I’m tempted to go pick up this album myself. “Dragon Roost Island” is an excellent showcase of what a Celtic cover of a Zelda song sounds like: with epic vocals, beautiful accordion, and flute, this track is a joy to listen to.
What do you think of this cover of “Dragon Roost Island”? Let us know in the comments!
Source: Tim de Man – Game Music
Michaela El-Ters is a Senior Editor for Zelda Dungeon. She is also an Senior Writer for Boss Rush Network, and writes blogs and streams games on Objection Network. Her favorite Zelda game changes with the seasons, but the series as a whole is near and dear to her heart.
