Resurrect Your Spirits With This Soothing “Game Over” Cover
Posted on January 17 2022 by David Lasby
The original installment of The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo Entertainment System is quite challenging by modern standards. Those with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription can experience the classic for the first time (or for those of us born in the golden era — a trip to nostalgia town). No matter a player’s level of experience, they’re likely to face a game over before the end of their journey. For those of us who have — um — experienced it more than once, the music that greets the player is quite familiar. Perhaps even sentimental. Now thanks to Aaron Grubb, players can experience this melody afresh, without the rage-quitting or despair!
For those unfamiliar, Grubb has this to say as his introduction, “I’m from Walla Walla, WA and create cinematic music, rock music, and The Legend of Zelda cover songs! I plan to release more music and maybe some videos soon! Let me know what kind of videos you’d like to see.” Grubb has covered quite a few fan favorites from Zelda, such as “Dragon Roost Island,” “Lon Lon Ranch,” and “Kakariko Village.”
As with previous music covers, Grubb collaborated with a visual artist to pair a custom creation with the song. The art and Spotify Canvas for this collaboration are created by Holly, a hobby artist who also shares a love for Zelda.
By clicking these links, you can check out more from Aaron Grubb and Holly.
Tell us what you think! Did you enjoy this cover of the “Game Over” music from the original Zelda game? Share your reactions in the comments below!
Sources: Aaron Grubb, Holly
I’m a life-long fan of video games and have been playing since I got my NES in the 1980s. The Legend of Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Aliens, and Halo are some of my favorite game franchises. I write for several sites, including Zelda Dungeon, Boss Rush Network, and The Mighty. Find me on Twitter to check out my other content!
