ZREO: Second Quest, the group behind the sublime Legend of Zelda-inspired Twilight Symphony, is back with 'Scoring Sessions', a new series recorded with a live studio orchestra.
Each entry to the series will bring with it a full-performance video and high-quality audio recordings, with ZREO kickstarting proceedings with a rendition of 'Midna' from Twilight Symphony, arranged by Tim Stoney and orchestrated by Ari Barack Fisher.
Following this, fans will be able to directly influence how the series proceeds by becoming an official supporter. Donations from supporters and purchases via Bamdcamp will enable the opportunity to vote for one of two proposed songs to record next, with the track reaching its target first becoming the winner.
In addition to sustaining and influencing the progression of Scoring Sessions, supporters will gain exclusive rewards depending on the monetary value of their donation. These include the likes of future voting rights, exclusive digital content, early access, and a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process.
Naturally, not every song in the series will be from Twilight Symphony, but given that fans will have the opportunity to vote, it stands to reason that Midna won't be the only track we'll be seeing in the weeks and months ahead.
Will you be contributing to the Scoring Sessions series at all? Do you still listen to Twilight Symphony every now and then? Let us know your thoughts with a comment.
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This article scared the bejesus out of me. I thought a Twilight Princess remake was announced!
… and the video is gone. Such is a life of Nintendo fan.
@Kirbyo if only this was true. Apparently it's even too much to ask for Twilight Princess HD on Switch.
@Kulhy It's coming back. For now use this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrbs_vkt6eA
Despite only playing Majora's Mask for the first time two years ago, I will say that is one OST I will rate highest on my list of memorable music.
It's just so deeply haunting, disturbing, and different from the other games.
@Kirbyo .... How?
@FireGS Thanks for the updated link. The one in the article doesn't work indeed.
I'm not sure what is wrong with this track, either the recording, either the mixing went wrong, they have issues with volume/distortion. It's not pleasant to listen to. But ok, it's just a youtube video and youtube sound quality is not usually good.
Additionally, Midna wasn't the best track to go with, there's such nicer melodies and arrangements in Twilight Princess.
@Yalloo Have to start somewhere
@Yalloo I might suggest listening on a different device, there's no distortion on our end. Worth a try!
Awesome! I really enjoy ZREO, they're one of my top Spotify listens. Super good
@Olliemar28
I assume it's the Midna picture, because for a split second I was also very excited for a Twilight Princess remake
@FireGS Thanks for your message. The video is back indeed. And like you said, "have to start somewhere"
I have listened to it another couple of times and it's much better, not sure what happened.
However there are a couple of moments that could "improve", where the mix is far from subtle, like at 1:30, or 3:30, seems like it's something to do with the horns.
Maybe it's just my sensitivity, I don't know.
All in all, it's a nice piece, nicely arranged, performed and filmed. I really appreciate the effort. Thanks!
This might be my favorite piece of news of the year so far. I can't wait!
@FireGS really lovely work
Twilight Symphony was amazing. I had a physical copy until just a few years ago and the whole package was really impressive.
@Olliemar28 When the photo for the article is literally Midna's face, you can only come to so many conclusions
Have given it a listen just now, awesome as expected and looking forward to future parts of this project!
@Aurumonado I still have my physical copy, it’s a super little piece of Zelda memorabilia.
I have my physical copy, and loved ZREO back in the days before Twilight Symphony when they were remaking songs from all of the games.
Cool to see them back at it!
As if we weren't spoiled enough with that concert coming up this February. Now ZREO is back with the goodness. They were amazing with the Twilight Princess ost.
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