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The Legend of Zelda (1986)

Duration: 17:33

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Here we are again, with another 1,000 VGMs down. I remember Top VGM #1,000 when that number seemed like a truly staggering amount, but here we are at triple that and still going strong! It’s been nearly 10 years since I started this list and I look forward to continuing it even longer.

The last two “#1,000” entries cemented the tradition of The Legend of Zelda appearing in these videos, so I am continuing the tradition. After featuring the series’ main theme, followed by my personal favorite track from all of the games, it’s a bit hard to follow with something as significant. I considered another very important theme to the series in “Zelda’s Lullaby,” but ultimately settled on another of my favorite tracks that finds its way into many different games: the Hyrule Castle theme.

Hyrule Castle is a staple of the Zelda series, appearing in some form in nearly every game, and its theme has become synonymous with the kingdom of Hyrule itself, as well as its deep and often sorrowful history. The focus of The Legend of Zelda is on the feeling of adventure, and Hyrule has proved an unlimited source of enjoyable journeys. For as much as the land changes and delights with its many surprises throughout the games, one constant is the titular castle. This theme never fails to elicit nostalgia in me, no matter what form it takes.

Anyway, thanks so much to everyone who’s followed this list and continues to enjoy the music I post. I hope you all enjoy this collection, and even more I hope you enjoy the next 1,000 VGMs!

0:00 - A Link to the Past - "Hyrule Castle"
1:30 - Wind Waker - "Hyrule Castle"
3:33 - Wind Waker - "Hyrule King Appears"
5:10 - Wind Waker - "Farewell Hyrule King"
7:25 - Four Swords Adventures - "Hyrule Castle"
8:58 - Minish Cap - "Dark Hyrule Castle"
10:27 - Twilight Princess - "Hyrule Castle"
11:30 - Twilight Princess - "Hyrule Castle Tower"
13:28 - Twilight Princess - "Resistance"
13:54 - A Link Between Worlds - "Hyrule Castle"
15:21 - The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - "Hyrule Castle"

Systems: SNES, GameCube, GBA, Wii, 3DS

Games: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures, The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Music Titles: "Hyrule Castle,” “Hyrule Castle,” “Hyrule King Appears,” “Farewell Hyrule King,” “Hyrule Castle,” “Dark Hyrule Castle,” “Hyrule Castle,” “Hyrule Castle Tower,” “Resistance,” “Hyrule Castle,” & “Hyrule Castle”

Composers: Kōji Kondō, Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, Mitsuhiko Takano, Ryo Nagamatsu, Akito Nakatsuka, & The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses

A list of my favorite video game music. It's not in any order, and is intended purely for entertainment. Perhaps it will also introduce a few obscure titles or unknown songs. Enjoy!

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