Top 10 Best Songs from The Legend of Zelda Series

This song has stayed with me since I was young, and even to this day it is my favorite. The combination of mystery and sorrowfulness in the song is amazing.

It gives an aura of being stuck in time, but somehow it is warm and inviting.

Easily the most defining song to be done in the series since the original theme. One of a kind to the series and truly unique. It stands out from all the rest to a point where you will go out of your way to know this tune.

For some reason, this little medley is one of the most renowned songs of the Zelda franchise. Catchy and enjoyable, it is one of the first songs that come to mind when thinking of Zelda.

As someone who is a bit of a fan of older/retro music, I couldn't help but notice that, while playing through that part of Twilight Princess, my mind automatically switched to another song: "Colour My World." This is due to its eerie similarities with the piano melody found in "Midna's Lament."

In comparison, "Colour My World" is a slow love ballad typical of Chicago, while "Midna's Lament" is much faster. With just piano and strings as the only instruments, it creates a haunting sense of urgency as you (as Wolf Link) gallop toward Hyrule Castle with a dying Midna on your back.

There's no dramatic music, in typical Zelda fashion, just atmosphere. The cold rain lashes against your skin as you race through the fields and streets.

This is one of the most recognizable songs from the Zelda series, and by far one of my favorites! I learned to play this one on the flute along with several other songs from the series.

This song is so nostalgic for me and is such a beautiful song. Every time I hear it, I can't help but hum along.

This song is just calming and relaxing. You can listen to it for hours on end.

I was planning on voting for Midna's Lament, but since it was already near the top, here I am voting for this song that truly haunted me with its meaning.

Majora's Mask was by far one of my favorite LOZ games, with its meaningful, somewhat eerie, and sad features. It was the one that Nintendo took a chance on, and they succeeded in making it one of the best LOZ games ever. This song is the one that pieced the game together to create a beautiful experience.

As the moon falls, this song plays. It's haunting how sad it is, how everyone approaches the fact that the moon is falling. I can't stop talking about it because I love it so much!

This song holds its own musically, largely using its main unique and extremely catchy hook. It is also used effectively in the game in several different settings, and it fits well in all of them.

Plus, it just makes you want to dance. Lost Woods was definitely the song I played the most on Ocarina of Time.

Yes, I very much agree with you! Finally, someone understands how catchy this music is. I love it. Every time it starts playing, I start dancing. Finally, someone understands! I'm so happy!

Definitely the best song in OoT. It really speaks forest. It's so good that Nintendo made you listen to it by having it lead you to the end of the maze. Indescribably catchy, it's good enough to get King Darmani dancing.

The best-ever music that adds life to a lifeless desert. The main attraction of Gerudo Valley (OoT) is this legendary OST, despite having no beautiful landmarks. I can spend hours listening to this calm music.

Easily the best song in the Legend of Zelda franchise. The tune is so catchy, upbeat, and memorable. This is one of those songs that really sticks with you.

This song is all I listen to in the entire soundtrack on a regular basis. It's catchy, really catchy. I've loved this song ever since I heard it and still do. 10/10 should be number 1, 2, or 3.

Classic Zelda theme. I remember first hearing this music on the original Zelda, and I knew I was about to play something special.

Amazing theme for a video game! It makes you think about adventure and going on a journey, traveling to places you have never been before. I think this should be #1!

When I hear the main theme on the title screen, I simply think "rising hero," and it relaxes me. This theme song can't be overlooked, even though it isn't.

Dragon Roost Island is the only song out of all of these that truly expresses the medieval feel originally created in the 1987 game. Dragon Roost is calming yet very empowering. A very good song.

It is a great theme that sounds cave-like and represents Dragon Roost Island perfectly. I also love the title song of Wind Waker (where it's like CLICK A TO START).

Wind Waker had great themes.

I love this one so much! I know how to play it on flute, listen to tons of versions of it, and I literally cried when I heard it at Symphony of the Goddesses.

My all-time favorite overworld theme. It is just so catchy and gets stuck in my head (in a good way!). It perfectly captures the game, from the use of pan flutes to the way it incorporates the train sounds.

It makes me happy every time I hear it, and I enjoy pulling my train whistle in time to it. TOOT TOOT!

Seriously, this is one of the best versions of the Overworld theme to The Legend of Zelda. The pan flute is just brilliant and beautiful. This music had me tapping my toes every time I drove the Spirit Train.

One of the best crescendos in Zelda music history, and the unique moment in the game (one of the most memorable of Twilight Princess) would not have been the same without this darkly haunting choral chanting.

Should be top 10 at least! I think we can get rid of one of the five Ocarina of Time (I'm sorry, four) songs and put this on here, even if those other songs are good.

I love this catchy theme. For anyone who hasn't heard it, listen to it.

This calm, homely song was the first song in many a Zelda game.

Majora's Mask is my #1 favorite game. Sometimes I would just sit on top of the clock tower and listen to this. This track gives a sense of sadness and reminds you that time is not on your side.

The entire world is about to end in six hours, and it's all up to you to save them. Every time you play the Song of Time, the world ends over and over again, and there isn't anything you can do about it until you have awakened the four giants. This track warns you your time is running out, and if you aren't careful, it's over.

If you played Majora's Mask, this is one theme you will remember. When this music played, it really felt like time was running out and the world was coming to an end. The world felt gloomy with little hope.

One of the very first songs I hear in this game, and its chirpy tune always makes me happy.

Damn, this song makes me cry every single time. It really reflects the adventurous, yet still childlike feel of Wind Waker, an incredibly underrated game.

I'll be playing this song to my children as a lullaby when I have kids. It is my favorite Zelda song of all time!

Such a beautiful theme, and it truly captures the spirit of the game. It is so catchy and adventurous, and I sing along to it every time I hear it.

Pure adventure. It is really soothing yet epic and uplifting. The credits theme is also just as awesome.

Fi is one of my favorite Zelda characters of all time. Her theme really makes me feel euphoric.

I like it. I would purposely go into Hyrule Castle to listen to it. The outside one is better, though.

It's really cool to listen to, and I just love it so much.

It's beautiful and heroic at the same time.

Honestly, I don't know what to say. Just wow. This and Gerudo Valley are my two favorite Zelda songs (although I love so many others too). It's just so unique and catchy. I'm trying to think of the right adjective to describe it, but I just can't.

It really gives off an amazing feeling. Any remix of this song is great too.

This music is unique. I just love it. It's like some civilization used to travel here a lot, but now they've turned into killers. There's a bit of sadness in the tone.

It's so mysterious. It's creepy and angelic and very fantasy-esque, and it's just plain awesome. The percussion part is something I'll never forget.

Just makes you look around and realize the majesty of Hyrule. Especially on my surround sound setup, it sounds amazing.

Not the greatest, but it's still too low!

I love it. It's my favorite Zelda song EVER!

This is my favorite Zelda song. It perfectly gives the impression of a vast ocean to explore and serves as the backdrop to my favorite Zelda game of all time.

Exciting and heartwarming. I get nostalgic whenever I hear it. Should be in the top ten of this list!