Don't miss out on this awesome CD!!
B. Hartzog | Missouri | 05/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The very first thing I wish to note about this CD is that it is NOT the original soundtrack to Ocarina of Time. It consists of certain tracks taken from the original soundtrack which have been remixed by an artist known as MOKA. That being said, here's my review:I can hardly describe just how well MOKA's variations compliment Kondo's fantastic compositions, while still managing to stay surprisingly true to the originals. At first the music is slightly alienating because it initially seems so different from the original music, but the more you listen to it, the better and better it sounds! These remixes are unforgettable and will quickly end up among your favorites. Listen with headphones and it's like hearing it for the first time all over again. Reeeeally nice....The lyrics to Epona's Song are printed (in Japanese) in the enclosed booklet. Here is the elaborated English translation:Epona, Epona (Epona, Epona)
Come close (Sobanioide)
Together the two of us (Futari de ireba)
Won't be sad (Kanashi ku nankanai)
So I say (Dakara)
Epona (Epona)
Come here, come to me (Koko ni ite)
You are the one (Omae dakeba)
I will protect (Mama deageru)This is the way I remember it (Koshite iru to omoidasu)
That day's dawn (Ano hino yoake)
The moon was going down (Tsuki ga shizu mi)
The sun was coming up (Taiyou to)
And then you were born (Omae ga umaneta)Epona, Epona (Epona, Epona)
Come close (Sobanioide)
Together the two of us (Futari de ireba)
Won't be sad (Kanashikunankanai)
So I say (Dakara)
Epona (Epona)
Come here (Koko ni ite)
My song (Watashi no uta wa)
Listen to it (Kiiteite ne)This is how I remember it (Koushiteiruto omoidasu)
Back in the day (Ano kudano koto)
I think that for your sake my mother (Omae no tameni kaasan ga)
Made this song (Yukuta kono uta)Tu lu lu, tu lu lu
Tu lu lu lu lu
Together the two of us (Futari de ireba)
Won't be sad (Kanashi ku nankanai)Tu lu lu, tu lu lu
Tu lu lu lu lu
Don't forget (Wasurenaidene)
This song (Kono uta)
This song (Kono uta)The only downfall I can think of to this album is that Malon sounds a little too old--but certainly nothing that'd cause it to lose any stars. I highly, highly recommend adding this CD to your collection. You'll be glad you did!"
Breath Taking
brian | Windsor, ON CANADA | 04/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This soundtrack will knock your socks off. If you loved the game, you'll love this even more. The first thing that hit me was, " Hey, i remember where you hear this....and thats when you do this." The songs are haunting, beautiful....and if you LOVE the Final Fantasy Soundtracks I definitely recommend this one.... I'd order it today!"
A few great tracks, but most of them...aren't
Mark Lauer | Columbia, MO | 12/02/2003
(2 out of 5 stars)
"There are a couple of gems on this cd, but I don't like most of the songs. The majority of them are low-mid quality techno arrangements of songs that sounded just fine the way they were. There are a few songs of noteworthy concern. The Lon-Lon Ranch has Japanese vocals in it, providing an interesting experience. I didn't really like it, but some people might. The Temple of Time is completely vocal(no words, just sounds and wordless chanting), but you can tell that it is just a bunch of recorded sounds edited together rather than people singing, and it ends up sounding very tacky. The Great Fairy's Fountain is ok, but sounds very similar to the original track. There are only three songs that I like on this cd, and I consider them to be excellent pieces. The Hyrule Main Theme captures the adventurous and upbeat spirit of the original and successfuly takes it in a new direction, adding some light jazz, percussion, and string instruments. Very fun to listen to. Zelda's Theme(track 6) is a slow, beautiful arrangement of the Song of Time, played by an actual ocarina and backed up by soft chimes and violins. The Last Battle theme is unarguably the best song on here, capturing the intensity and tension of the last battle with Ganon while at the same time expanding on the original theme.If you can buy a used copy on here or ebay, those 3 songs are worth it. But don't pay full price for this cd. It isn't worth it."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1