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Legend of Zelda: Needs A Subtitle Previewed
1up.com continues its ramp-up to E3 feature rampage with a preview of the next Legend of Zelda title. They discuss not only the upcoming game but some classic moments from the series' past as well. From the article: "Koji Kondo: Yes, as I recall, in the very first Legend of Zelda, in the very opening title screen, we used to use the classical music of 'Bolero,' because that tempo was perfectly matched with the speed of the opening screen rolling. But I remember it was just before, when we really had to complete the final ROM for reproduction, they told me that unfortunately the copyright of that music hadn't expired yet, so I had to compose a completely new piece of music that night. I recall that I did it within one day. You know, 'da-da-da-da' -- that was done in just one day." Witty story name gleaned from toastyfrog's blog.
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Somewhere between Capcom, Nintendo and EA. They are dictating to the industry that it's ok to sell the sequels for 10+ years.
I didn't recognize it offhand. Here is a midi:
http://www.ettnet.se/~tradare/mid/bolero.mid
It is kind of Zelda-esque.
You know, 'da-da-da-da'
Oh yeah, THAT song. So much better than that other song, 'da-da-do-da'.
...Also, I didn't know Buggalo could fly.
Come to save the princess Zelda
Ganon put her away
Now the children don't play
But they will when Link saves the day
Hallelujah!
Now Link, fill up your hearts
So you can shoot your sword of power
And when you're feeling all down
The fairy will come around
So you'll be brave
And not a sissy coward
Now Link has saved the day
For Ganon is in his grave
So now Zelda is free
And now our hero shall be
Link, I think your name shall go down into history
No sig for you!!
Vogon poetry eh? http://slashdot.org/~Wyrmw00d/journal
If anyone recalls in Ocarina of Time one of the songs you had to learn as grown-up link was the Bolero of Fire. It would transport you to the fire temple.
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Is that Koji Kondo wanted to use Bolero because even after 8 years he was still infatuated with Bo Derek in 10.
Screenshots:
http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=2019488
It makes one wonder how many games, and movies could have been better if not for the restrictions imposed by the really long lasting copyright law.
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Ravel Boléro's is widely considered to be the most frighteningly erotic piece of music ever written. How the hell did they think that would fit with the Zelda lore?
I mean, that's like Wind Waker having Put It In Your Mouth as the main theme.
Wait, but the opening song was the same tune as the song that plays during the game. Unless he wrote that too, then all he did was make a dramatic version of the main game tune.
..but the opener starts different - slow like, remember? He says in the interview that it didn't take too long to come up with because most of it was the overworld theme.
No one on slashdot recognizes pop culture references over 15 years old unless they involve crappy sci-fi.
Ravel was not a classical musician. So many people get this wrong. Classical music comes from roughly 1725-1823. Think Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.
Ravel, on the other hand, falls into the Impressionist and later, the Expressionist movements. A lot changes in 200 years, believe it or not.
"Yes, as I recall, in the very first Legend of Zelda, in the very opening title screen, we used to use the classical music of [Ravel's] 'Bolero,' because that tempo was perfectly matched with the speed of the opening screen rolling. But I remember it was just before, when we really had to complete the final ROM for reproduction, they told me that unfortunately the copyright of that music hadn't expired yet, so I had to compose a completely new piece of music tthat night. I recall that I did it within one day. You know, 'da-da-da-da' -- that was done in just one day." -- Koji Kondo
I wonder if Kondo ever imagined, back then, that more Americans and Japanese these days would recognize his Zelda title screen song over Bolero...