Album and concerts to celebrate Zelda’s 30th
On September 28, Colombia Records will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda franchise with a two-disc compilation album. The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Music Collection will feature key tracks from titles across the Zelda series, namely:
The Legend of Zelda (1986, FDS)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (1987, FDS)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991, SNES)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (1993, GB)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (1998, GBC)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998, N64)
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (2011, 3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000, N64)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (2015, 3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons / Oracle of Ages (2001, GBC)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002, GC)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013, Wii U)
The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures (2004, GC)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006, GC / Wii)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (2016, Wii U)
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007, DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009, DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011, Wii)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013, 3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (2015, 3DS)
The album seems to be inspired by the Super Mario Bros. Music The 30th Anniversary Album, another two-disc album published by the same record label, which we reviewed here. Look out for an announcement on the track listings in coming weeks.
In other news, Promax will commemorate the series’ anniversary with The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary Concert, a series of three orchestral game music concerts in Japan. The concerts will feature favourites from the series performed by orchestras under the baton of Taiko Takemoto and in the attendance of series’ designers. They will be held at the following dates:
Kyoto: Sat October 1, ROHM Theatre, Performed by Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra
Tokyo: Sat October 16, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Performed by Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Nagoya: Wed December 14, Civic Center Forest Hall, Performed by Central Aichi Symphony Orchestra
Posted on August 9, 2016 by Chris Greening. Last modified on August 9, 2016.
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I don’t know what it is about these huge anniversary albums (like the Mario one and the endless stream of Mega Man ones) but I always want them. If I were more impulsive I’d be broke on the streets living in a house made of video game vinyl and anniversary albums.
I need to remind myself to check back to see when this is available!