Attention Zerds, Zovers, die-hard gamers and video game enthusiasts! Candlelight is bringing the magic and fantasy of The Legend of Zelda to Detroit with a series of concerts, that are sure to tickle your imagination. This season, embark on a musical journey to the kingdom of Hyrule as you listen to a string quartet perform renditions of themes in the likes of Link’s Awakening, Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess.
Reminisce about the colorful characters and settings and celebrate the new release of the fairytale adventure game with an unforgettable musical experience that will take place in The Detroit Masonic Temple.
Candlelight: The Best of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released only a few months ago and you’re probably already completely engrossed in it. In the spirit of its release, celebrate the videogame’s soul-stirring melodies that have been ingrained in our memories from Link’s Awakening, Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker and many more in the Crystal Ballroom at The Detroit Masonic Temple. Listeso String Quartet will perform soothing renditions of the music heard in the epic games franchise, and you won’t want to miss out.
The Legend of Zelda
Since it first came out in 1986, the saga of Zelda has transcended generations and become a pop culture classic. It is constantly named to have some of the best music in the videogame world. The composer of the original games, Japanese legend Koji Kondo used influences of world music, folk, medieval and 20th century classical music to create intricate and lyrical melodies. Inspired by the Kyoto countryside, he composed music that often triggers upcoming events and warns the players of what’s to come.
What’s more, musical instruments played a huge role in problem-solving, which was groundbreaking at the time. Particularly with Ocarina of Time, music was used as a heuristic mechanism in gameplay, where players would have to input musical notes in order to solve puzzles and access new areas. If you’re a Zelda fan, you know that the music in Zelda not only evokes emotions and has a sense of nostalgia, but it’s also highly interactive, transporting you to worlds of adventure and wonder.
Candlelight is a multi-sensory musical experience that has charmed audiences worldwide with its take on classical music. This fall, it’s coming to Detroit with a special tribute to one of the most successful videogames in pop culture history.
Join Link and Zelda in their quest to save Hyrule from Ganon, as you listen to the nostalgic melodies played brilliantly by the talented Listeso String Quartet. It will be a magical evening you won’t forget any time soon!