By Joseph Ruiz |
For over 25 years, a hero in green has crossed oceans, scaled mountains, and traversed countless dungeons to save his land. His story has touched the hearts of many, and he will forever be known as the hero of time.
“The Legend of Zelda” is a brilliant video game series. Since 1986, the game has lead thousands of fans through heroic adventures and thrilling quests, but thats not all people love about it. The game’s catchy music and mystical melodies have also captured the hearts of its fans, inspiring the game to have its own orchestral symphony, “The Symphony of the Goddesses,” which performed here last week in San Antonio, Texas.
Crowding the Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio were hundreds of Zelda fans eager to hear music from their favorite game series reborn. Fans dressed as characters from the game were scattered amongst the audience, and merchandise was sold near the entrance. Chatter fell to silence and Nintendo DSs powered down as the conductor, Eimear Noone, entered the stage. After Noone introduced herself and welcomed everyone to the symphony, the producer and lead creator for the Zelda symphony, Jeron Moore, appeared. Moore shared his enthusiasm for the symphony’s “second quest” around the United States and thanked the audience for making everything possible. The lights dimmed, and the show began.
Thunder and lightning crashed and boomed with the sounds of cymbals and drums. The choir, standing behind the violins and cellos, let out ominous tones that sent chills down the spine. Lights flashed from a projector, and the image of Link, the game’s protagonist, appeared on a large screen that hung above the orchestra. Link was sailing the seas in the middle of a dark and murderous storm, a scene most remembered as the introduction to the classic Zelda game “Link’s Awakening.” The various string and wind instruments played at a happier, fast-paced tone as footage of Link traveling the world and defeating monsters was shown. Emotions were all around the audience as each song came and went. Many smiled and cheered as their favorite moments in Zelda history were played, and some even cried from overwhelming nostalgia.
The four movements of the symphony included other orchestral renditions of “the Legend of Zelda” music; such as “A Link to the Past”, and “Skyward Sword.” “The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” is a beautiful performance. Fans of the Zelda series everywhere should see it at least once. But remember, it’s a secret to everybody.