The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Abstract: Video game music is a unique form that takes influence from longer musical traditions while also using the possibilities of digital technology to create new musical practices. Through an analysis of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Dan Golding argues that video games have birthed a form of music that can be thematically complex, action-led, interactive, and an important part of fan cultures.

This essay may be found on page 83 of the printed volume.