The dark past of the kingdom of Hyrule is explored in this analysis of the musical and cultural influences behind the Shadow Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Written by Koji Kondo
The ocarina song knows as Nocturne of Shadow from the original soundtrack of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is analyzed next. Written by Koji Kondo, this is a series exploring the music theory and main influences found within the Zelda series
The influences that went into the design of the confusing Water Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The temple is constructed around Buddhist themes and the music serves the purpose of allowing Link to find enlightenment. Written by Koji Kondo
Ocarina of Time ocarina melodies musical analysis and theory. This time we get the one before the Water Temple known as Serenade of Water taught by Sheik to Link and originally composed by Koji Kondo for the Legend of Zelda series. Complete analysis of the iconic Nintendo 64 score
Music analysis and theory deconstruction of the Ice Cavern theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Written by Koji Kondo, we will explore that musical influences and design perspectives behind every single location
Musical analysis and cultural influences behind the Fire Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Composed by Koji Kondo, we will see how the original Fire Temple theme was conceived and then changed
Bolero of Fire music theory and analysis originally appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and composed by Koji Kondo. We will be exploring the entire soundtrack from the Nintendo 64 game
Prelude of Light music analysis from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time written by Koji Kondo. Exploration of the music theory and influences behind the famous score and its ocarina melodies
The cowboy saga Epona and Link, this is another bond that will last across generations. The culmination of the Western subplot that is introduced from Ocarina of Time onwards and the reason why Hyrule Field… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Horse Race
Analysis of the Forest Temple from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Musical and design influences. Composed by Koji Kondo, we will see hot the music uses samples from African traditions.
Minuet of Forest music analysis and theory. Ocarina of Time soundtrack analysis exploring each and every song including the iconic ocarina melodies taught by Sheik. The score was written by Koji Kondo who is the composer of the Zelda series
The hidden princess There is a mysterious young warrior that has been waiting for the return of Link for seven long years. Is it a friend or foe? The music tells us immediately that there… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – Sheik’s Theme