ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'A Storm in the Desert'

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Unknown is quite prolific, which in and of itself wouldn't be impressive if he wasn't able to keep up consistently high levels of quality the way he does. This Zelda 64 arrangement takes very minimal themes and turns them into an epic orchestral sequence that oscillates between grandiose pushes and delicate piano melody for a bit then goes into more percussive territory with a distinct snare and cymbals and a strong french horn presence. Generally emphatic brass in this piece, and what I especially dig are most of the transitions, which are dramatic and don't try to hide the fact that they're there, but at the same time are natural and click - even the unorthodox, tempo-fluctuating ending is pulled off with overall smoothness. Shariq writes:

"Ah yes. The first of the Artifact of Power series. Great interpretation of the melody, great development. The way you move from melody to melody is excellent, and I like how you've taken tiny ocarina songs and developed them into a full orchestral piece. Excellent work."

This is definitely heavy on the arrangement, and quite creative in that sense as it goes in new directions but never sounds like it's stretching or meandering, which is also impressive given the amount of material and the non-repetitve, segmented structure, bearing resemblance to an overture of sorts. Great stuff from Unknown, who's amply proven he can combine arranging skills with mixing skills and come up with a finished product that's both polished and interpretive.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

Really great job, lots of strong symphonic junk going on up in here. Especially like french horn part

- Nohbody on April 3, 2007

Very very nice! The remixer uses several of my favorite themes from the OoT, and gives them an awesome orchestral treatment. An awesome remix of awesome music from an awesome game. Good work, keep it up!

- ph0sphorousgobu on December 25, 2006

This mix is seriously awesome, as is the entire Artifact of Power series. I wish I could hear a real orchestra play through these tracks.

- Spoom on July 13, 2006

A while ago this has been my favorite Remix, meaninjg that I usually listen to it until it drives me crazy. Me, a big Jazz/Soul/Classic fan, loved this song. Keep up the good work.

- Acamada on July 13, 2006

hahahahahah
yeah, I little foresight on my part when choosing a handle might have saved us all a few headaches.

- Tyler Heath on July 7, 2006

Walter_Sullivan wrote: i'm sure it's been mentioned before, but if it hasn't, the music was made by a man named Tyler Heath.
so go ahead and pay respect by replacing his "unknown" with his name.

His ReMixer name IS "Unknown".

- Liontamer on July 7, 2006

i'm sure it's been mentioned before, but if it hasn't, the music was made by a man named Tyler Heath.
so go ahead and pay respect by replacing his "unknown" with his name.

- Walter_Sullivan on July 7, 2006

This is great! Definitely on my top ten favorite songs of OCR!

- Zombie on June 1, 2006

This remix is the smoothest most calming song ever. It flows through my heart and leaves a tear in my eye. I could imagine a grand symphony playing this wonderous piece.
In general this remix is so good that if it wasnt on a remix site im sure it would be mistaken for a grand orchestral piece.
Congradulations on your grand song and keep then coming!

- Mechasonic4ever on May 31, 2006

I remember way back when I used to be in a concert band and played Robert W. Smith's piece called the "Tempest" and "Furioso". I used to think that nothing can top those pieces of that kinda genre.
But this work of art simply amazes me. I've played almost every Zelda game and ended everyone one of them except "4 Swords, Minish Cap, Twilight Princess (not even out yet =P), Oracle of Ages/Seasons and Windwaker2 (also not out yet)"
I'm a huge fan of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask so I must say,
That this piece is definately something I've been looking for, for the longest time. Thank you Unknown for providing the fans out there with one of the most cherished and loved songs partaking the series in OoT. Each bit of the song captured the moment and emotion of the tale of the Hero of Time.

- shenroc on February 22, 2006

great transitions. I like how the intro comes back at the end with the accelerando and key sig effects. The 'requiem of spirit' theme fits perfectly between the end of the brass and percussion-laden 'bolero of fire' and the 'song of storms'. The 'requiem of spirit' makes one final entrance at the very end of the piece, where the melody is played once after the 'song of storms'. I felt that this completed the piece perfectly.
Great sounding brass samples.
Another great orchestral piece for Unknown. Keep it comin'; I love it.

- Kozmo on February 21, 2006

How do I explain this? This remix is like a pair of shoes that fit perfectly, not too tight, not too loose, comfortable, and stylish. I mean, this remix just makes all the ocarina songs fit together in one delux track perfectly with a great amount of variety in the general atmosphere throughout from a majestic symphonic Song of Time to this suspense built up to the Bolero of Fire part. Variety, utilizing many different base tunes in one remix, and best of all, it just goes together like the green duds on Link!

- lady zelda on January 15, 2006

An increadible remix. You have taken two of my favorite themes from this game, and have enhanced them beyond words. Truely...I'm at a loss for words. The segment where Bolero of Fire plays stirs up the song into a seemingly infinite wave of rage - which is exactly what Bolero of Fire should be. Song of Storms - I'm most impressed by your work with it. You can truely see a "Storm in the Dessert" as you listen to this.
I can only hope to see even more great works from you! ^_^

- Zera on September 23, 2005

This is actually very nice. Song of Storms doesn´t always have to mean a crazy old dude with an accordion, in this case it´s a full out arrangement of orchestral instruments with a beautiful piano. Unknown, you´ve done it again! :D :D

- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005

This is my favourite piece (although Monkey Brain Soup for the Soul comes close) on this entire site.
Well done :)

- LupusCanis on September 3, 2005

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