Triforce Medley Receives Stirring Orchestral Performance To Mark Zelda’s 40th

Nintendo has shared a special orchestral performance to commemorate The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary, which was shared to open today’s Nintendo Direct presentation.

“I’ve been involved with the music for The Legend of Zelda series since the very first game,” explains composer Koji Kondo. “These games feature many colourful characters and captivating worlds. They also feature musical instruments, as well as stories that stay with you.

“I’ve composed many songs to complement those elements. The music in the first game was made using just three audio channels on the Famicom. In recent games, you can enjoy more bombastic music, as well as subtle orchestral pieces.

“Today’s opening arrangement was specifically made for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary. It’s themed around Wisdom… Power… and Courage, the virtues of the Triforce, and includes a medley of various songs. Did you enjoy the tension gradually building?

“We’d like for many people to enjoy the music of the series live, so we’re planning to hold a series of concerts for The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary. From nostalgic tunes to modern melodies, the concerts will feature a variety of music to mark the 40th anniversary.

“Starting in Tokyo this coming January, we’ll be holding concerts across Japan. They’ll continue with a North American tour starting in February in Chicago, a European tour starting in April in London, and an Australian tour in May in Melbourne. We’re planning to hold concerts worldwide, so we hope you’ll look forward to those.”

The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Triforce Medley Video