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I’m so excited to share this track! It’s been in the works for a while, and while I missed the *official* 35th anniversary, this track was written to celebrate 35 years of Legend of Zelda! Clocking in over 14 minutes, this piece takes you on a journey through the eyes of Link, the hero of Hyrule. There are themes from many of the main Zelda titles, including the original NES Legend of Zelda, Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and Breath of the Wild.

I need to say an enormous thank you to Brooke Ferdinandsen, who graciously and generously lent her talents on the oboe to this piece. Thank you!!!

For all the lifelong fans like me, newbie fans like my son, and everyone in between, I hope the music of Legend of Zelda has brought you as much joy as it has given me over the years. What an awesome 35 years it has been!

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A harp and piano arrangement of Zelda’s Lullaby

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Ocarina of Time is my favorite Zelda game. Hands down. It's just got the best music, the best story, engaging gameplay, and at the time the graphics were revolutionary! It was the first 3D step into the world of Hyrule, and it was amazing! I have so many fond memories wasting time playing this game in college, and the music has stuck with me to this day. It was the game that bridged the gap between my childhood love for Zelda and a true appreciation for the series as an adult.

When I set out a couple months ago to do an Ocarina of Time medley, I was a bit overwhelmed. Have you ever looked at the official soundtrack?! It's enormous! There was SO much music to choose from, and I had a really difficult time leaving certain ones out. (um, Gerudo Valley?! The Symphony of the Goddess nailed it so hard that it should never be redone. Ever.) Here's the breakdown of what I did include:

0:00 - 0:54: Opening titles, Temple of Time, Original theme 0:54 - 1:56: Enter Ganondorf 1:56 - 2:32: Hero of Time (original theme/song of time) 2:32 - 4:08: Hyrule Field 4:08 - 5:45: Zelda's Lullaby 5:45 - 6:23: Sheik's Theme 6:23 - 6:50: Interlude 6:50 - 9:28: The Final Battle 9:28 - 10:13: Opening Credits interlude 10:13 - 12:03: Zelda's Lullaby and End Credits

I know it's a long one, but I'm also going to separate Hyrule Field and the Final Battle as separate tracks, since they really can stand alone on their own. I hope you enjoy it! :)

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