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If, for the rest of your life, you could only ever play Zelda games on mute or listen to music from the franchise without ever playing again which would you choose? Brutal choice, we know. Sophie had it easy in comparison. Fortunately you don’t have to pick. We’re only thinking about that horrible hypothetical because Nintendo has reminded us just how much we love the Zelda score. The company posted a live performance by an orchestra featuring some of the very best songs from The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Nintendo of America uploaded a beautiful live performance that was pre-recorded in Tokyo, Japan. This medley concert was originally scheduled to be part of Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO. It’s easy to see why. It features tracks from the entire history of the The Legend of Zelda series. That includes “adventurous arrangements from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and many more.”
Here’s the entire track list of the Legend of Zelda orchestra concert, which offers a wide array of music from across the long-running and beloved video game series:
- “Tears of the Kingdom: Main Theme (Reprise)”
- “The Ballad of the Goddess”
- “Zelda’s Lullaby”
- “Link’s Awakening Medley 2024”
- “Breath of the Wild: Main Theme”
- “Hyrule Castle”
- “Breath of the Wild: 2017 Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer”
- “Ocarina of Time: Kakariko Village”
- “The Legend of Zelda Main Theme”
My favorite track from this performance? I’m old enough to have played the original Zelda when it came out. Nothing beats hearing the original theme song even after all these many years.
You can (and almost certainly will) put this video on in the background when you want to hear something beautiful. However, like The Legend of Zelda games themselves, this music is best enjoyed while looking at a screen. There’s something special about watching talented performers bring to life music that has accompanied generations of gamers as they worked their way through level after level, game after game. Why only choose to listen to these songs when that’s only half the experience?
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If, for the rest of your life, you could only ever play Zelda games on mute or listen to music from the franchise without ever playing again which would you choose? Brutal choice, we know. Sophie had it easy in comparison. Fortunately you don’t have to pick. We’re only thinking about that horrible hypothetical because Nintendo has reminded us just how much we love the Zelda score. The company posted a live performance by an orchestra featuring some of the very best songs from The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Nintendo of America uploaded a beautiful live performance that was pre-recorded in Tokyo, Japan. This medley concert was originally scheduled to be part of Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO. It’s easy to see why. It features tracks from the entire history of the The Legend of Zelda series. That includes “adventurous arrangements from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and many more.”
Here’s the entire track list of the Legend of Zelda orchestra concert, which offers a wide array of music from across the long-running and beloved video game series:
- “Tears of the Kingdom: Main Theme (Reprise)”
- “The Ballad of the Goddess”
- “Zelda’s Lullaby”
- “Link’s Awakening Medley 2024”
- “Breath of the Wild: Main Theme”
- “Hyrule Castle”
- “Breath of the Wild: 2017 Nintendo Switch Presentation Trailer”
- “Ocarina of Time: Kakariko Village”
- “The Legend of Zelda Main Theme”
My favorite track from this performance? I’m old enough to have played the original Zelda when it came out. Nothing beats hearing the original theme song even after all these many years.
You can (and almost certainly will) put this video on in the background when you want to hear something beautiful. However, like The Legend of Zelda games themselves, this music is best enjoyed while looking at a screen. There’s something special about watching talented performers bring to life music that has accompanied generations of gamers as they worked their way through level after level, game after game. Why only choose to listen to these songs when that’s only half the experience?
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Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images By Okla Jones ·Updated February 9, 2024
The Lakers franchise paid tribute to one of its greatest players by unveiling a 19-foot bronze statue of the late Kobe Bryant. Its base included a quote from the iconic NBA star that read: “Leave the game better than you found it. And when it comes time for you to leave, leave a legend.”
Bryant’s legend was further cemented on February 8, 2024, as several of his peers, supporters, and loved ones came together for an emotional tribute at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. He is now in the company of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Chick Hearn and his former teammate Shaquille O’Neal as players who have been enshrined in Lakers lore.
The date of the event was intentional, because 2/8/24 is symbolic of both of Bryant’s numbers, and the No. 2 represented that of his daughter Gianna. Thursday’s speakers included Abdul-Jabbar, Jeanie Buss, Phil Jackson, Derek Fisher and Bryant’s wife, Vanessa Bryant. During the ceremony, Kareem spoke to Kobe’s greatness, and also praised his dedication to the game of basketball. “This statue may look like Kobe, but really it’s what excellence looks like,” he said. “What discipline looks like. What commitment looks like.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during a unveiling ceremony for the Kobe Bryant Statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) “It captures a person frozen in time, while at the same time acknowledges that the reason there is a statue in the first place is because that person is timeless,” the Hall of Famer continued. “We’re all here today to honor a man who represents not just extraordinary sports achievement, but also timeless values that inspire us all to try harder to be not just better, but our best.”
Buss reminisced about Bryant, and also gave the audience insight into her father Jerry’s love and admiration for the star, whom the Lakers traded for in the 1996 NBA Draft. The elder Buss described Kobe as a “flawless five-carat diamond,” something that is extremely rare in the world. Jeanie then expressed how bittersweet the moment was for her, saying: “I think of Kobe constantly. I miss him and Gigi more than words can say. But today I am filled with joy because in the future I know fans will gather here in the shade of this statue beside this building where Kobe gave us so many memories, and we will share what he meant to us.”
In what was the perfect conclusion to the ceremony, Vanessa Bryant took the stage and lauded fans for their support. “Kobe has so many people that have supported him all over the world from the very beginning and this moment isn’t just for Kobe, but it’s for all of you that have been rooting for him all of these years,” she said.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 08:Vanessa Bryant during a unveiling ceremony for the Kobe Bryant Statue at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Bryant’s wife also confirmed that two more statues will be built in front of Crypto.com Arena. The first one has him wearing the No. 8 and another will feature Bryant with their late daughter Gianna, both of whom passed away after a tragic helicopter crash in 2020.
At one point during her speech, Vanessa addressed how her late husband became a blueprint for future basketball players. “As I see today’s current generation of star players follow in Kobe’s footsteps with huge scoring games, I know he would take pride in knowing that he’s still pouring inspiration into the game that was so special to him,” she said.
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Disney+’s adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians brought Rick Riordan’s books to life with joy, adventure, and magic. Perfect casting and creative storytelling made for an entertaining take on the first Percy Jackson book. Percy figured out who stole Zeus’ Master Bolt, but that’s far from the last quest the demigod goes on. And luckily, we’ll get to see at least one more. Disney+ has renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for season two. This makes sense, as Disney reports the show has over 110 million hours streamed to date.
The second season of Percy Jackson will adapt the second book in Riordan’s series, The Sea of Monsters. In it, mythological monsters threaten Camp Half-Blood. Percy must act to save the special haven for demigods, along with Annabeth and Grover. And the Sea of Monsters? That’s the Bermuda Triangle. It’s all going to be fine, we’re sure.
Riordan said in a statement, “I can’t wait to bring the next season of Percy Jackson to Disney+! Raise anchors. Hoist the mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods. We’re heading for the Sea of Monsters!”
Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri will of course return as the main trio in the Riordan and Jon Steinberg-created series. We’re bound to see many familiar faces from season one, along with plenty of new ones. You never know which gods and creatures Percy Jackson will run into.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season one is now streaming on Disney+.
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