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{{Song
{{Infobox Song
|name= "Epona's Song"
|image=
|image= [[File:OOT3D EponaSong.png|300px]]
{{Media
|caption= Link learning "Epona's Song" from {{OoT3D|-}}
|defaultTypeTab= Screenshot
|game= {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{TP}}
|Sprite OoT= File:OoT Epona's Song Icon.png
|other= {{SSBB}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{SSB4}}
|Sprite OoT3D= File:OoT3D Epona's Song Icon.png
|inst= {{OoT|Item}}
|Sprite MM= File:MM Epona's Song Icon.png
|notes= {{Scale|N64|^<>^<>}} {{Exp|N64/GCN/VC}}<br>{{Scale|3DS|AXYAXY}} {{Exp|3DS}}
|Sprite MM3D= File:MM3D Epona's Song Icon.png
|powers= Beckons Link's horse
|Screenshot OoT= File:Eponassong.jpg
|learned= [[Lon Lon Ranch]] {{Exp Game|OoT}}<br>[[Romani Ranch]] {{Exp Game|MM}}
|Screenshot OoT3D= File:OOT3D EponaSong.png
|Screenshot MM= File:MM Epona's Song.png
|Screenshot MM3D= File:MM3D Epona's Song.png
}}
|game= OoT, MM, TP, BotW
|other= SSBB, HW, SSB4, SSBU
|discography=
|attribution=
|association=
{{List|
{{Term|Series|Epona|link}},
{{Term|Series|Malon|link}},
{{Term|Series|Romani|link}},
{{Term|Series|Ilia|link}},
{{Term|Series|Malanya|link}}
}}
|length=
|location=  
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Term|OoT3D|Lon Lon Ranch|link}}
|MM= {{Term|MM3D|Romani Ranch|link}}
}}
|instrument=  
{{List|
{{Term|Series|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}},
{{Term|TP|Horseshoe Grass|link}} {{Exp Game|TP}},
{{Term|TP|Horse Call|link}} {{Exp Game|TP}}
}}
|notes=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|OoT= {{Scale|N64|^<>^<>}}
|OoT3D= {{Scale|3DS|AXYAXY}}
}}
|powers=  
{{List|
Beckoning {{Term|Series|Epona|link}},
Milking {{Plural|Series|Cow|link}}
}}
|related=  
|related=  
|song= [[File:Eponassong.ogg|noicon]]
{{List|
"{{Term|Series|Ocarina of Time Medley|link}}",
"{{Term|Series|Stables|link}}"
}}
}}
}}
'''"Epona's Song"''' is a [[Recurring Music in The Legend of Zelda Series|recurring melody]] played by [[Link]] in {{TLoZ|Series}} to call Link's horse, who is usually named [[Epona]] by default. It is mentioned in {{OoT}} that "Epona's Song" was composed by [[Malon]]'s mother.<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>
"{{Term/Store|Epona's Song||Series, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D}}" is a recurring [[Song]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 96 {{Exp Game|OoT, MM}}}}</ref> It is used to call [[Epona]]. It is mentioned in {{OoT}} that "Epona's Song" was composed by [[Malon]]'s mother.<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice? Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The full version of Epona's Song is in binary form, with 16 bars in both the A section and B section for a total of 32 bars with a 4-bar intro. The entire piece consists of 4-bar phrase lengths, is played with a slight eighth-note swing, and is in 3/4 time. It should be noted that this is the only piece in the whole game the uses a swing eighth-note rhythm. Even more unusual is the fact that the vocal part does not follow the swing rhythm and instead plays it straight, a technique commonly used to create rhythmic clash and a little bit of tension.
The full version of Epona's Song is in binary form, with 16 bars in both the A section and B section for a total of 32 bars with a 4-bar intro. The entire piece consists of 4-bar phrase lengths, is played with a slight eighth-note swing, and is in 3/4 time. It should be noted that this is the only piece in the whole game the uses a swing eighth-note rhythm. Even more unusual is the fact that the vocal part does not follow the swing rhythm and instead plays it straight, a technique commonly used to create rhythmic clash and a little bit of tension.


Harmonically, the A section is based in D Major, although the tonic basis is fairly ambiguous until the 8th bar which gives a V7 chord (A7) going into I (D). The B section is based in F Major with great harmonic variety, ultimately ending in another A7 which provides a smooth turnaround into the A section again.<ref>{{Cite web|url= http://cruiseelroy.net/2008/04/ocarina-music-1/|title= Music in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |site= Cruise Elroy}}</ref>
Harmonically, the A section is based in D Major, although the tonic basis is fairly ambiguous until the 8th bar which gives a V7 chord (A7) going into I (D). The B section is based in F Major with great harmonic variety, ultimately ending in another A7 which provides a smooth turnaround into the A section again.<ref>{{Cite Web|url= http://cruiseelroy.net/2008/04/ocarina-music-1/|title= Music in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |site= Cruise Elroy}}</ref>


==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
[[File:Eponassong.jpg|thumb|right|Link playing "Epona's Song" in {{OoT|-}}]]
In {{OoT}}, "Epona's Song" can be learned from [[Malon]], [[Epona]]'s owner, in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] when [[Link]] is a child.<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice?  Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>  Initially, Link can play this on his [[Ocarina]] to tame Epona and beck her to come. After the horse is won from [[Ingo]] at Lon Lon Ranch, playing the song as an adult allows Link to call Epona and ride her. Whenever this song is played, Epona travels to wherever Link is in [[Hyrule Field]], [[Lake Hylia]], [[Gerudo Fortress]], and some other outdoor areas.   
In {{OoT}}, "Epona's Song" can be learned from [[Malon]], [[Epona]]'s owner, in [[Lon Lon Ranch]] when Link is a child.<ref>{{Cite|My mother composed this song. Isn't it nice?  Let's sing together.|Malon|OoT}}</ref>  Initially, Link can play this on his [[Ocarina]] to tame Epona and beck her to come. After the horse is won from [[Ingo]] at Lon Lon Ranch, playing the song as an adult allows Link to call Epona and ride her. Whenever this song is played, Epona travels to wherever Link is in [[Hyrule Field]], [[Lake Hylia]], [[Gerudo Fortress]], and some other outdoor areas.   


If Link has an [[Bottle|Empty Bottle]], "Epona's Song" can also be played around cows to earn [[Milk]].<ref>{{Cite|Moooooooooo! What a nice song... It reminds me of the pasture... That song makes me feel so good, I can produce a lot of milk!|Cow|OoT}}</ref>
If Link has an [[Bottle|Empty Bottle]], "Epona's Song" can also be played around cows to earn [[Milk]].<ref>{{Cite|Moooooooooo! What a nice song... It reminds me of the pasture... That song makes me feel so good, I can produce a lot of milk!|Cow|OoT}}</ref>
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==={{TP|-}}===
==={{TP|-}}===
{{ImageCaption
{{Frameless|[[File:TP Horse Call Render.png|100px|thumb|right|The [[Horse Call]]]]}}
|image=        File:Horsecall.png
|size=        80px
|align=        right
|caption=      [[Horse Call]]
|captionalign= center
}}
"Epona's Song" appears again in {{TP}}. Rather than playing a musical instrument, Link must blow into a piece of [[Horseshoe Grass]] to perform the song and call Epona. Later on, the portable [[Horse Call]] allows this song to be played anywhere, instead of just where certain patches of grass can be found.
"Epona's Song" appears again in {{TP}}. Rather than playing a musical instrument, Link must blow into a piece of [[Horseshoe Grass]] to perform the song and call Epona. Later on, the portable [[Horse Call]] allows this song to be played anywhere, instead of just where certain patches of grass can be found.


While in [[Wolf Link|Wolf form]], Link can howl the song to summon Epona whenever he is near a patch of Horseshoe Grass. However, he can only ride Epona while in human form.
While in [[Wolf Link|Wolf form]], Link can howl the song to summon Epona whenever he is near a patch of Horseshoe Grass. However, he can only ride Epona while in human form.


[[Ilia]]'s theme is also a rearranged "Epona's Song."
[[Ilia]]'s theme is also a rearranged version of "Epona's Song".
 
==={{BotW|-}}===
In {{BotW}}, "Epona's Song" plays as part of the background music played by various [[Stable]]s. [[Kass]] will play "Epona's Song" and at the [[Foothill Stable]] he will state that their are many theories as to this song's origins, though according to his teacher, the {{Term|BotW|Court Poet|link}} who served the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] before the [[Great Calamity]], it is the song the ancient hero used to upon his horse.<ref>{{Cite|Ah, we meet again! How are you holding up? In case you were wondering about the song I perform at the stables, there are many theories about its origin. But according to my teacher, it was a song performed by the ancient hero to call his horse companion. If you ever feel like hearing it, feel free to drop by. Anyway, time to get back to it...|Kass|BotW}}</ref>
 
"Epona's Song" also plays at the [[Malanya Spring|fountain]] of [[Malanya]] in F major.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{SSBB|-}}===
"Epona's Song" is part of the "[[Ocarina of Time Medley]]" in {{SSBB}}, and it appears alongside other familiar melodies such as the "[[Song of Storms]]", "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]", "[[Saria's Song]]", and the "[[Song of Time]]".
In {{SSBB}}, "Epona's Song" is part of the "[[Ocarina of Time Medley]]", and it appears alongside other familiar melodies such as the "[[Song of Storms]]", "[[Zelda's Lullaby]]", "[[Saria's Song]]", and the "[[Song of Time]]".
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
"Epona's Song" makes a cameo appearance in {{HW}}. Whenever Link completes certain stages, a cutscene depicting Epona riding will play and Link will race to catch up with her and subsequently ride her. In the following screens, "Epona's Song" will play instead of the standard post-battle theme.
"Epona's Song" makes a cameo appearance in {{HW}}. Whenever Link completes certain stages, a cutscene depicting Epona riding will play and Link will race to catch up with her and subsequently ride her. In the following screens, "Epona's Song" will play instead of the standard post-battle theme.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{SSB4|-}}===
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
"Epona's Song" appears as part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley"<!-- Arranged by Michiko Naruke --> track in {{SSB4}}.
"Epona's Song" appears as part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley"<!-- Arranged by Michiko Naruke --> track in {{SSB4}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{SSBU|-}}===
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
"Epona's Song" is featured as part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley" track in {{SSBU}}.
"Epona's Song" is featured as part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley" track in {{SSBU}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
==Lyrics==
For the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Re-Arranged Album|Ocarina of Time Re-Arranged Album]]'' released in Japan in 1999, "Epona's Song" received official lyrics co-written by [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] and [[Akihito Toda]], and performed by Emiko Shiratori.<ref>{{Cite Web|url= https://vgmdb.net/album/289|title= THE LEGEND OF ZELDA -OCARINA OF TIME- / Re-Arranged Album {{!}} TKCA-71824|site=VGMdb}}</ref>
These lyrics reappeared on the 2003 album ''[[Mario & Zelda Big Band Live CD|Mario & Zelda Big Band Live]]'', where they were performed by Seiko.<ref>{{Cite Web|url= https://vgmdb.net/album/410|title= MARIO & ZELDA BIG BAND LIVE CD {{!}} SCDC-00315|site=VGMdb}}</ref> This album's liner notes contained the lyrics translated into English by Chris Kohler.
{| class="wikitable" cellpadding="4" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! style="width:17em;"|Japanese !! style="width:17em;"|Romanization !! style="width:22em;"|English
|-
| '''エポナの歌 || '''''Epona no Uta''''' || '''"Epona's Song"'''
|-
|
エポナ　エポナ　そばにおいで<br>
二人でいれば　寂しくなんかない<br/>
<br/>
だから　エポナ　ここにいて<br/>
おまえだけを　守ってあげる<br/>
<br/>
こうしていると思い出す<br/>
あの日の夜明け<br/>
月が沈み　太陽と<br/>
おまえが生まれた<br/>
<br/>
エポナ　エポナ　そばにおいで<br/>
二人でいれば　悲しくなんかない<br/>
<br/>
だから　エポナ　ここにいて<br/>
わたしの歌を　聞いていてね<br/>
<br/>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br/>
こうしていると思い出す<br/>
あの頃のこと<br/>
おまえのために　かあさんが<br/>
作ったこの歌<br/>
<br/>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br/>
二人でいれば　悲しくなんかない<br/>
<br/>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br/>
忘れないでね　この歌<br/>
この歌‥
|
<i>Epona, Epona, soba ni oide<br>
Futari de ireba, sabishiku nanka nai<br>
<br>
Dakara, Epona, koko ni ite<br>
Omae dake o, mamotte ageru<br>
<br>
Kōshite iru to omoi dasu<br>
Ano hi no yoake<br>
Tsuki ga shizumi, taiyō to<br>
Omae ga umareta<br>
<br>
Epona, Epona, soba ni oide<br>
Futari de ireba, kanashiku nanka nai<br>
<br>
Dakara, Epona, koko ni ite<br>
Watashi no uta o, kiite ite ne<br>
<br>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br>
Kōshite iru to omoi dasu<br>
Ano koro no koto<br>
Omae no tame ni kāsan ga<br>
Tsukutta kono uta<br>
<br>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br>
Futari de ireba, kanashiku nanka nai<br>
<br>
Hmm‥　Hmm‥<br>
Wasurenaide ne kono uta<br>
Kono uta‥ <br>
</i>
|
Epona, Epona, come over here<br>
With you by my side, I'll never be lonely<br/>
<br/>
So Epona, won't you stay right here<br/>
And I'll protect you<br/>
<br/>
This makes me remember<br/>
The dawn of that day<br/>
When the moon disappeared and the sun rose<br/>
You were born<br/>
<br/>
Epona, Epona, come over here<br/>
With you by my side, I'll never be sad<br/>
<br/>
So Epona, stay right here<br/>
And listen to my song...<br/>
<br/>
Oooh... Oooh...<br/>
This makes me remember<br/>
That time way back when<br/>
Just for you, my mother<br/>
Wrote this song<br/>
<br/>
Oooh... Oooh...<br/>
With you by my side, I'll never be sad<br/>
<br/>
Oooh... Oooh...<br/>
Don't ever forget this song<br/>
This song...
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The "[[Wind's Requiem]]" from {{TWW}} uses the same arrow directions to play the song as Epona's Song does.
*The "[[Wind's Requiem]]" from {{TWW}} uses the same arrow directions to play the song as "Epona's Song" does in {{OoT}}.
*A vocal version, arranged to sound like traditional country music, of this is sung by Emiko Shiratori, and available in the {{OoT|-}} Re-Arranged Album. The vocal version of the song was also sung in the Mario and Zelda Big Band Live Show, which was also released on soundtrack.
*In {{TP|-}}, a remixed version of the song can be heard while calming Epona down in [[Kakariko Village]].
*In {{TP|-}}, a remixed version of the song can be heard while calming Epona down in [[Kakariko Village]].


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
{{Nomenclature}}
|align= left
 
|enBr=
==See Also==
|enBrM=
* {{Term|Series|Epona|link}}
|ja= {{Romanize|エポナの歌|Epona no Uta}}
* {{Term|Series|Ocarina of Time Medley|link}}
|jaM= Same as English.
* {{Term|Series|Stables|link}}
|zhS=  
|zhSM=  
|zhT=  
|zhTM=  
|nl=
|nlM=
|fi=
|fiM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|frF= Chant d'Épona
|frFM= Epona's Chant
|de= {{De|Eponas Lied}}
|deM= Same as English.
|hu=
|huM=
|it= Canzone di Epona
|itM=
|ko=
|koM=
|no=
|noM=
|pl=
|plM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|esS= Canción de Epona
|esSM= Same as English.
|esL=
|esLM= }}


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{Songs}}
{{OoT Songs}}
[[Category:Songs]]
{{MM Songs}}
{{Categories
|Calls, Songs
|songs= OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TP, TPHD, SSBB, HW, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU
}}
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