{"id":374935,"date":"2023-04-29T12:00:47","date_gmt":"2023-04-29T17:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/?p=374935"},"modified":"2023-04-26T08:36:04","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T13:36:04","slug":"top-10-best-songs-from-the-legend-of-zelda-series-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jbsgame.com\/top-10-best-songs-from-the-legend-of-zelda-series-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 best songs from The Legend of Zelda series, ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best The Legend of Zelda<\/em> music ever<\/h2>

The Legend of Zelda\u00a0<\/em>series has magnificent songs across its history. From the adventurous “Hyrule Field” theme to the beautiful “Zelda’s Lullaby,” composer Koji Kondo is behind some of the best video game music. While there are many, many tracks to choose from, these 10 songs establish why The Legend of Zelda\u00a0<\/em>series is a fantastic source of music. Yes, I know “Gerudo Valley” isn’t in it, but there’s only so much you can put in a Top 10 list! Here is the best\u00a0The Legend of Zelda music.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

10. Spirit Tracks<\/em> – “Full Steam Ahead”<\/h2>

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The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks\u00a0<\/em>is one of the black sheep of the series on the DS. However, it has some of the best The Legend of Zelda <\/em>music ever in its overworld theme. “Full Steam Ahead” plays while Link is driving a train. The song gives a rush of excitement. The tempo and percussion of the track remind me of a moving train’s engine and pumping steam. The tambourine simulates the steam while the drums sound like the engine. There’s also a neat reference to the main theme of The Legend of Zelda\u00a0<\/em>within the track. Aaron Grubb published a neat Western version of the song that you’d expect to hear from a game like Red Dead Redemption.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

9. Breath of the Wild<\/em> – The Blight Ganon themes<\/h2>

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To me, the weakest part of\u00a0The Legend of Zelda<\/em>‘s soundtracks is the boss themes. They’re great for the series’ intense combat moments, but they don’t stick in your head as much as the battle themes of franchises like Final Fantasy<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>or\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>The Blight Ganon music from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is different, however. Scattered across Hyrule are different Blight Ganons that represent alternate elements. The Waterblight is more energetic, while the Windblight is more personality-filled with the accordion from Kass’ Theme mixed into it. The core battle theme across all four versions is also epic with menacing piano tones and a powerful choir. Vetrom, in the above video, does a great job of encompassing all of the elements from each Blight Ganon track into one solid remix.<\/p>

8. Skyward Sword<\/em> – “Skyloft”<\/h2>

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The “Skyloft” theme in\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>is like a warm hug. It has a pleasant melody underscored by the fast strumming of a charming mandolin and the playing of a pretty horn instrument. The percussion is also lighter with a welcoming drum beat. This theme defines Skyloft as a place of sanctuary and somewhere players can cool down after the tough dungeons that lie on the surface of Hyrule. Patti Rudisill does a wonderful performance of Skyloft with a fitting Violin and Viola cover of the track.<\/p>