Quote Originally Posted by Sacred Fire View Post
I love this piece. A lot of people frown upon the classical art, for their songs without emotion about money and such. But the orchestra, the pianos and violins, are riddled with pure beautiful emotion. And i love it.

You can feel it pour out in every note.
I always have trouble understanding why people seem to be so against the classical works. Is it because of the impression that classical music is for rich snobby people (which, at one point it was before becoming more accessible to the masses). I find a lot of classical stuff quite fun to listen to- it's not the same as music today, but these classical orchestral/wind pieces laid down the foundation of what makes up things like movie soundtracks today. Heck, a lot of modern music takes themes and medleys from classical stuff and reinterprets it.

I'm more of a wind ensemble person, but I absolutely adore an emotional violin solo. I'm not as big on piano music- mostly because I love the different 'voices' of different instruments blending together and creating something far greater than the sum of its parts.

Quote Originally Posted by Bulbasaur View Post
Can I end this person?
Please do so!

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Didn't get to post yesterday cause my break was cut short due to stuff. But here's the next piece. A personal favorite of mine when it comes to orchestral arrangements of game music. It's got some vocal parts in there, but purely as another voice in the orchestra- not as the focus of the piece. Funny how the voice can be used like other instruments.

Anyway, here we are: The Twilight Princess Symphonic Movement by the Zelda Symphony!



Man, where do I even begin with the praise for this arrangement? The Zelda Symphony does a truly magnificent job at re-orchestrating music from the series. The Twilight Princess Symphonic Movement and the Wind Waker Suite are easily amongst my favorite orchestral pieces -period-. I had the pleasure of going to the Zelda Symphony concert in my state a while ago, and my goodness it gave me goosebumps. Everything about this piece is just so gorgeously executed.

Everything about this medley is just so perfectly done. From the subtle, mysterious tone of Midna's Lament, to the energizing and adventurous theme of what (I think) is the Hyrule field theme from the game. And that ending? <3 Aaah, I can't describe in words how this piece makes me feel. Few orchestral arrangements can so wonderfully capture the emotion and essence of a game- and this one does it flawlessly!

Stars: Oh my, oh my. Who to pick out. The Horns? The Double Reeds... Definitely the double reed solos. The english horn at 2:10 and then the bassoon around 8:45. Hearing these solos live was one of the most beautiful things I've experienced.

Favorite Parts: Solos aside, the entire ending and Midna's Lament are my favorite parts. Easy choice there.