Math Takes a Backseat for this Calculator Cover of the Zelda Main Theme
Posted on October 28 2019 by Kristen G. Rosario
Never in my right mind could I ever have conceived how many times I would legitimately tell people, “Yes, there’s a floppy disk drive cover of the Zelda main theme.” I mean it’s truly spectacular how people find different ways of playing iconic Zelda scores. That rings true for the cover we’re looking at today, as mathematical devices get their time in the entertainment sun.
This rather unique cover of the Zelda main theme comes to us from musician Atarime. What makes it unique are his instruments of choice: four AR-brand calculators. Known as the “musical calculator”, this mathematical device apparently can also double as a piano. For this Zelda cover, Atarime uses two AR-7778 calculators and two AR-8001 calculators.
Aside from Atarime occasionally showing off his skills as a pianist on the channel, a majority of his other videos are all using the AR calculators. Atarime’s calculator performances include takes on Mozart, Pokémon, Disney, and even Neon Genesis Evangelion.
What do you think of this cover? Will you be checking out any more of Atarime’s “calculating” skills? Just make sure to let us know in the comments below!
Kristen G. Rosario is an Editor who joined Zelda Dungeon back in September of 2015. His current goal is to become a full-time video game journalist, hoping to eventually gain a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. While he pursues that dream, he not only takes care of his adorable dachshund Angel, but also helps run a YouTube channel with his brother. The Zelda series is a quest he hasn’t fully completed yet, but hopes to get there one day.
