The Gerudo Become More Powerful with this Heavy Metal Cover of “Gerudo Valley” from Ocarina of Time
Posted on May 08 2018 by Kat Vadam
With its fast-paced beats and sharp, exotic notes, the theme of Ocarina of Time’s Gerudo Valley perfectly reflects our favorite tribe of warrior women. Strong and independent, the Gerudo prefer to face the desert heat alone, scimitar in hand. Don’t even think about going in, boy.
So what’s a way to honor these women? Why, pairing their theme with a style of music equal in its power, of course! And that’s exactly what guitarist 331Erock has done. After receiving several requests for music from The Legend of Zelda series, Eric Calderone has composed his own rendition of “Gerudo Valley.” By pairing the song with the heart-pounding speed, subtle backing rhythms, shredded guitars, and ever-changing flow of heavy metal, this theme truly bares its teeth to anyone who dares take on the Gerudo.
What do you think? Is this a cover worthy of these powerful warriors? Let us know in the comments below!
Kat Vadam is a mother of one, proud cat mom, and wife to someone far nerdier than she could ever hope to be. She also works by day as an analyst, writer, and editor. Here at Zelda Dungeon, she is the Head of Social Media and a copy editor, though she still enjoys occasionally writing things. Someday, she plans on giving up all her worldly possessions to move to the forest and become best friends with a korok. Were it so easy.
