Get Lost in this Soft and Charming “Zelda’s Lullaby” Cover
Posted on January 29 2020 by David Nystrom
When it comes to iconic songs from the Zelda series, one of the tracks that immediately comes to mind is “Zelda’s Lullaby.” From its most simple six-button melody on the ocarina, to the sweeping movements of orchestras, to the ways it can be manipulated into a whole game’s main theme (Skyward Sword), “Zelda’s Lullaby” is one of the most influential pieces of music from the games.
This latest arrangement, by way of RebeccaETripp over on YouTube, is a gentle take on the classic. With soft vocal backing providing the melody and quiet strings plucking to the beat, this piece feels like its right out of a delicate cutscene with the titular Princess. This seems all too fitting as, according to Tripp, the arrangement is going to be used as part of her upcoming audio drama, “Lamp of Destiny.”
I was immediately enthralled with this song. “Zelda’s Lullaby” is one of my all-time favorite songs from the series, and this piece transports me right into the garden from Ocarina of Time when Link and Zelda first meet. I feel a sense of magic and wonder, like a grand adventure is about to unfold.
What about you? Did you get wrapped up in this song? Do you have a favorite song from the Zelda series that takes you some place special? Let us know in the comments below or chat about it over in our Discord.
David is an editor at Zelda Dungeon. He’s the author of the ongoing series, The Era Without A Hero, and his favorite Zelda games are Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, and Skyward Sword. He’s also generally a fan of JRPGs and other major Nintendo titles, such as Smash Bros. and Mario.
