Listen To This Thrilling Violin Rendition of “Attack on Vah Medoh” from Breath of the Wild
Posted on November 12 2019 by Sean Gadus
It can be argued that one of the most exciting moments in Breath of the Wild was the aerial assault on Divine Beast Vah Medoh. With the heroic Rito warrior Teba, Link soars into an intense airborne battle in order to destroy Vah Medoh’s cannons. The sequence is a visual treat, especially with the clouds and falling snowflakes providing a beautiful backdrop to the fierce conflict.
I think the musical theme for this sequence is one of the most dramatic in the entire game. This violin arrangement of the theme by ViolinGamer perfectly captures the tension of the campaign. The song opens with dramatic, oscillating runs on the violin which create a sense of foreboding and anticipation. These runs set the tone for the entire song and form the backbone of the piece of music.
Overall, this piece is a teeter totter of tension with the different violin parts rising and fading away rapidly. The dramatic clangs of the percussion are excellent exclamation points for the energetic violin parts. One of the best moments of the song is when a variation of Breath of the Wild is featured over the other violin parts, reminding the listener of the beauty inherent in the game and its world.
What do you think of this rendition of “Attack on Vah Medoh” from Breath of the Wild? Let us know in the comments below!
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.
