“I’ve been wanting to do more Zelda music for many many years, and in fact came very close to making an album over a decade ago after Twilight Princess was released since I loved the soundtrack.” When we reached out to Sam Dillard to hear about “Timeless Journey” in his own words, he told us he had the idea to write an epic Zelda-themed orchestral soundtrack way back before it was cool. It’s the perfect backdrop for the interview you’re about to read. It’s an album made from passion in all the right ways, which makes it wonderful that when the creator humbly asked his fans for a minimal amount of financial support to make it a reality, they responded with a resounding ten times the amount he was asking for. Yes, I’m totally geeking out about this track, but I promise I’m gushing because it’s that good!Įven better, while doing my gratis private investigation into this particular mix’s upbringing, I found a story behind the song so interesting that it’s almost as cool as the song itself. Prepare yourself for a tale of a hard-working, self-taught multipotentialite who, after years of practice and a decade’s worth of patience, has crafted an entire album stuffed full of cinematic orchestral Zelda pieces. It builds from one melody to the next without suffering from melody-itis, growing into a crescendo that leaves you with tears. While jamming out to this beautiful, epic, orchestral medley I was super impressed with the flawless transitions from theme to theme. It’s pure gold, and I’ve been listening to it for weeks now! I don’t have the ability to do each song justice in one post though, so let’s just start with one, okay? How about the opening track “Timeless Journey”. In early August, there was a free album (all OCRemix albums are free, by the way) posted with 18 eclectically remixed A Link to the Past tracks. In the video game music world, you know you’ve arrived when you’re a posted artist on. It’s a crazy community of video game-loving musicians that criticize the heck out of each other’s work over multiple drafts until their music is top notch. You’ll also be humming these tunes long after you have finished listening to them. Adding to the experience is hearing the needle spin the record as it adds to the ambience of this must have Cinematica collection that combines retro with 21 st century music.įurthermore, I really enjoyed how this collection spans the entire Zelda mythos from its earliest origins to the latest blockbuster game, Breath of the Wild.Have you discovered Overclocked Remix yet? I’ve been following their album releases for about ten years now, and they never disappoint. With that said, these are the tracks included in the Deluxe gatefold 2xLP black Zelda Cinematic Vinyl Edition I-AĪs to the star of this collectible, the music is phenomenal and it triggered a wealth of memories for me with some of the music sending shivers down my spine. Adding to the experience is that this album harkens back to a simpler time and I love how this medium is coming back in fashion, even how you need to turn the record over to hear the other side. Besides the “legendary” music featured on this 2 LP set, it is beautifully presented with its cover showcasing both Zelda and Link including its Zelda-green colouring and when you open this gatefold, it has a beautiful illustration of our hero which really makes this a true collector’s item.
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