TheZeldaanniversary train keeps on a-rollin’, this time with a gift care of OverClocked ReMix.
25YEARLEGENDis a particularly special album ofZeldaarrangements in that each contributing artist is a notable composer from the indie game scene. Laura Shigihara (Plants vs. Zombies), Magnus Pålsson (VVVVVV), Daniel Rosenfeld (Minecraft), Rich Vreeland (Fez), and others lend their musical talents towards honoring a series that has had a great influence on their careers.
The album is infused with a very experimental energy, jumping from chiptune to dubstep to piano pieces and more. I listened to the full 18-track album a couple of times this morning, enjoying the mellow sounds one minute and the light-tripping dance beats the next. One of my favorite tracks is Dong Yarhalla’s “Ballad of the Wind Fish” mix, in which he takes the touchingLink’s Awakeningmelody and adds Japanese Vocaloid lyrics on top!
I would have enjoyed a little more variety in reference selections —A Link to the PastandOcarina of Timeare over-represented — but overall, it’s a quality listen that takesZelda‘s musical history in an unconventional direction. It might not suit everyone’s fancy, but it’s free, so no harm in trying it out!
