Pianist recreates entire Majora's Mask soundtrack

by Justin McElroy { Aug 16th 2007 at 9:30AM }

We often wonder what we could be doing with our time if we weren't always playing and/or writing about video games. After watching this video by pianist Frank DAngelo, we bet he asked himself the same thing. The answer he came up with? Playing all of the music from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on piano and then recording the entire thing.

Yeah, we neglected to mention that this video is the first ... of 10. No, we can't begin to pretend to understand the rationale behind DAngelo's reported eight-month project. But we certainly give him points for effort.

Tags: soundtracks, zelda

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Ephemeris @ Aug 16th 2007 9:41AM

Ah, Majora's Mask. Brings back memories. I remember not getting the PS2 on launch-day, and having to buy it as my Silver Medal.

Ah. Second place never felt so good.

Shadow El @ Aug 16th 2007 9:46AM

Despite Majora's Mask being possibly the worst Zelda game ever made, the soundtrack is one of the best, so I commend this man for his efforts.

megaStryke @ Aug 16th 2007 9:57AM

And what were Zelda's Adventure, Wand of Gamelon, and Faces of Evil?

Shadow El @ Aug 16th 2007 10:02AM

Sorry, I meant made by Nintendo.

megaStryke @ Aug 16th 2007 10:05AM

Even if it is the worst in the series, which in my own opinion it isn't, being the weakest entry in one of the greatest game series of all time still makes it a lot better than the majority of other games.

Shadow El @ Aug 16th 2007 10:10AM

That's absolutely true. In fact, I think MM would be an amazing game if it didn't have the Zelda name tacked onto it. It just doesn't have the "Zelda" feel.

REUYL @ Aug 16th 2007 11:07AM

You on crack?

Mighty Shockwave @ Aug 16th 2007 12:44PM

No, the worst (of Nintendo's) is Adventure of Link I'm sorry, but Zelda+Sidescrolling=Lose.

Captain Jody Anthony XVIII @ Aug 16th 2007 9:49AM

fantastic game, fantastic soundtrack. i wish the video wasn't blocked here at work. i'd love to give it a listen. I'll have to check it out when I get home.

http://www.wemakethunder.com

Rare Hare @ Aug 16th 2007 10:00AM

I lack the self-motivation to even attempt anything like this. Hell, I'm proud of myself because I'm awake before noon today.

WiNG @ Aug 16th 2007 10:03AM

anyone who says "worst zelda game" and doesn't use the word "cd-i" is dillusional.

Also, um, come on Joystiq... you filed N64 under "retro"??? Y'all is makin me feel old.

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 16th 2007 10:13AM

It is on VC...

tcc3 @ Aug 16th 2007 10:13AM

Where do i get the tracks? You tubes great and all but i need conveniently replayable audio.

cynic79 @ Aug 16th 2007 10:20AM

Ah, Majora's Mask. I have such fond memories of your wonderful supporting cast and creative, if completely unintuitive, quests.

I may have to break out the Zelda Collection disc on the Gamecube or download this on the VC now.

Azak @ Aug 16th 2007 10:55AM

Love that game. The music was splendid.

Otis Whitaker @ Aug 16th 2007 12:56PM

Man, I'm not the biggest MM fan, but every time I see that god damned mask, the main one, the Majora Mask, or whatever, holy crap, it freaks me the hell out. It just LOOKS scary.

REUYL @ Aug 16th 2007 1:56PM

I have a painting of the Majora's Mask in my house. Yeah, I'm an obsessive nerd, but I think it owns.

Almack64 @ Aug 16th 2007 10:36AM

Pianists wear eyepatches for nightvision...Wait...

hvnlysoldr @ Aug 16th 2007 11:07AM

New and exciting!

WhatIsThatThing @ Aug 16th 2007 1:39PM

Double the Joystiq comment memes, double the fun! New AND exciting!

m @ Aug 16th 2007 11:05AM

You got to love the clock tower theme.

REUYL @ Aug 16th 2007 11:09AM

Ah, Majora's Mask was (and still is) quite an amazing game. Definitely one of my favorites.

Whirlo @ Aug 16th 2007 11:26AM

I always love these VG youtube pianists, and I've always loved Majora's Mask. Looks like a winning combination to me.

opifex @ Aug 16th 2007 11:37AM

oh comon only a retard would say that it was the worst game, admitidly it wasnt as good as Ocarina of time but it was still dam brilliant, and the whole time idea was superb! i would of thought it would be the same style.. but new class masks to change to goron and zora, deku etc, so clever and versitile.

i wish was on VC in UK, buy it in a second!

Roddie @ Aug 16th 2007 12:11PM

He should've done it on a real piano.

Adv2k1 @ Aug 16th 2007 12:37PM

Majora's Mask is awesome game, that is a new spin on zelda and yet still part of the series. People always complain 'its same thing dungeons" but majora's mask was more a sociological study as you can see reactions to people in different races and you had to prioritize your actions to get things done. For once if you failed the world will END, that pressure is welcome and makes it more than a videogame but more of an experience. This Sir I would call a work of art.

IF you want to talk crappy zelda by Nintendo than look at Wind Waker, with its extremely easy difficulty and boring sailing and forgettable storyline if it wasn't for the graphics that game would be forgotten.

Abortimus Prime @ Aug 16th 2007 12:42PM

God, if only this guy could play with some level of dynamics, I'd watch all of these videos. Majora's Mask is my all-time favourite game, but the way this guy belts out the delicate parts of the Song of Healing just makes me cringe.

A for effort, though.

Mighty Shockwave @ Aug 16th 2007 12:46PM

Man, the Song of Healing is so solemn and moody. I want that played at my funeral.

shivr @ Aug 16th 2007 2:15PM

ahhh... I need to get this game and play it again. This one and wind waker are probably my favorite zeldas. And yeah, I'd put majora right up on par with ocarina, even though ocarina was more revolutionary, there's just a lot more subtlty and complexity in MM to make it engaging. That and the soundtrack rocks out more :)

Arturo @ Aug 16th 2007 3:13PM

I absolutely loved the game, but I found it impossible to play w/out a guide b/c of having to go back in time for specific progression-critical objectives that I wouldn't have been able to figure out otherwise. I never did beat it though...but it's on the vc? maybe i'll get it on there and give it another go...

Concerto No.20 in D minor @ Aug 16th 2007 3:34PM

Woot! GO FRANK!

javaman8769 @ Aug 16th 2007 4:01PM

this is absolutely amazing. a few mistakes. but most songs are played excellent. very good job.

Shadoninja @ Aug 16th 2007 11:25PM

Grimace and Dekudude are AMAZING!!!!!

heckthor @ Aug 17th 2007 4:40AM

Zelda Majora's Mask is probably not the best ZELDA game but its so good and the soundtrack so wonderful that it doesn't matter if it aint the best... Saddest story... oh God the music... unbelivable... it blends in with the story so well... one of my favorites ever... Third to OoT and LttP... (i cant decide about Twilight Princess being 1st or 2nd therefore i didn't number it.)