The Legend of Zelda (Theme)
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"The Legend of Zelda" is a recurring Song in The Legend of Zelda series. It was first introduced in The Legend of Zelda as the overworld theme, and evolved into the theme song for the entire series. It was written by Koji Kondo.
Appearances
The Legend of Zelda main theme appears in The Legend of Zelda as the overworld theme, and in the credit sequences of A Link to the Past and The Wind Waker. Parts of it appeared in the music of Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time.
Breath of the Wild
"The Legend of Zelda" can be heard during the true ending of Breath of the Wild.
Elements
The piece is in march tempo. In most versions, it begins with a slower, pensive version of the main theme, accompanied by ascending sets of three tones. This transitions into a faster marching beat and then introduces the full theme by repeating the first measure of the full theme twice. The full theme is composed of three statements, which then transition into a higher-pitched, melodic climax. The climax repeats three times, descending in pitch and changing key each time, until a quick set of beats returns the music to the original full theme. There is often an echo after each statement. With more sophisticated instrumentation, the piece usually uses an extensive brass section.
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros.
The Legend of Zelda theme song has appeared in all of the Super Smash Bros. games as background music for Zelda related stages and a victory theme for Link, Princess Zelda and Ganondorf.
Soulcalibur II
In Soulcalibur II, this theme serves as the background music for the Cathedral stage, which is considered to be Link's stage.
Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival
An orchestral arrangement of "The Legend of Zelda" appears in Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival.[1]
See Also
References
- Songs
- Songs in The Legend of Zelda
- Songs in The Adventure of Link
- Songs in A Link to the Past
- Songs in Link's Awakening
- Songs in Link's Awakening DX
- Songs in Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
- Songs in Ocarina of Time
- Songs in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Songs in Majora's Mask
- Songs in Majora's Mask 3D
- Songs in Oracle of Seasons
- Songs in Oracle of Ages
- Songs in Four Swords
- Songs in The Wind Waker
- Songs in The Wind Waker HD
- Songs in Four Swords Adventures
- Songs in The Minish Cap
- Songs in Twilight Princess
- Songs in Twilight Princess HD
- Songs in Phantom Hourglass
- Songs in Spirit Tracks
- Songs in Skyward Sword
- Songs in Skyward Sword HD
- Songs in A Link Between Worlds
- Songs in Tri Force Heroes
- Songs in Breath of the Wild
- Songs in Super Smash Bros.
- Songs in Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Songs in Soulcalibur II
- Songs in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- Songs in Hyrule Warriors
- Songs in Hyrule Warriors Legends
- Songs in Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
- Songs in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
- Songs in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
- Songs in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate