Why the music of The legend of Zelda is so revolutionary.

1: Its emotionally devastating (In the best way possible)

If you’ve ever teared up listening to Midna’s Lament, congrats, you have a soul. Zelda music doesn’t just sound good; it MAKES you feel something. Whether it’s the eerie mystery of the Twilight Realm, the cozy nostalgia of Ordon Village, or the pure adrenaline of a boss battle, every track is crafted to pull you deeper into the world. It’s cinematic, emotional, and honestly, better than a lot of music made these days

2: The legacy is untouchable

You know a soundtrack is legendary when people PAY to see it performed live. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concerts? Sold out. Fans remixing, orchestrating, and covering Zelda music like it’s the holy grail? Nonstop. Even modern game composers cite Zelda as one of their biggest inspirations. It’s not just background music—it’s history.

3: Genre bending and timeless

One of the wildest things about Zelda music is how versatile it is. Folk? Got it. Orchestral epics? Of course. Creepy, atmospheric soundscapes? Yep. Twilight Princess alone jumps between medieval fantasy bangers and full-on horror vibes (Faron Woods, anyone?). The fact that so many of these songs still hold up decades later proves just how ahead of its time Zelda music has always been.

4: The blueprint for video game soundtracks 

Back in the day, when gaming music was just a bunch of bleeps and bloops, Koji Kondo came in and said, “Nah, we’re making art.” The Zelda theme? Instantly iconic. It set the standard for what a game soundtrack could be. Fast forward to Ocarina of Time, and suddenly, music wasn’t just background noise—it was an actual gameplay mechanic. Using the ocarina to control the world? Genius.