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When asked for a most memorable tune from Twilight Princess, many players will respond with the iconic Midna’s Lament.  Not only is it a gently moving piece with a hint of a dark side, but it accompanies a turning point in the game’s narrative, as the partnership between Link and Midna begins to shift.  In an arrangement equally technically and creatively impressive, YouTube musician RichaadEB, along with jazz musician insaneintherainmusic, has taken the intensity of that scene and made it all the more pressing and urgent….

In any Legend of Zelda game, there are few opportunities for a hero to relax and enjoy the peace of mind that comes from a lack of enemies trying to do him harm. Of the handful of locations that actually afford this, Kakariko Village is perhaps the most well known, so it comes as no surprise that its iconic theme has been adapted to a smooth jazz arrangement. Jazz musician Insaneintherainmusic, also known as Carlos, has composed a version of the relaxing melody set to jazz piano, saxophone, bass, drums, and vocals – yes, there are even lyrics…

Hello and welcome back to our Wednesday Weekly Feature: The Weekly Music Spotlight! In this feature, we’ll be presenting a YouTube musician showcasing their abilities through a Zelda-related composition or cover. Last time, we took a look a trip into the realm of the acoustic, but this time we’ve decided to take a genre-centric.  The artists featured this week also excel in composing and performing arrangements of video game arrangements, but with a jazzy twist. Links to each artist’s social media and music can be found at the end of this post.