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Original Composition by Koji Kondo

Music arranged, performed, recorded, engineered and mixed by Diwa de Leon

Video shooting, editing, rendering by Diwa de Leon

This is my own rendition of the themes from Legend of Zelda game composed by Koji Kondo. Most of my picks came from Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past originally for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

I’m a professional composer, arranger and a bit of a violinist, and cosplaying is one of my hobbies as well as playing video game music just for fun.

Sheet music is NOT available as this is my own arrangement and it’s not available anywhere else. I don’t notate my works unless it is a necessity. Most of the time I record my works directly upon conceptualization.

Thanks for watching!

Diwa “Master Diwa” de Leon
aka The Videogame Violinist

Download MP3: http://rapidshare.com/files/182379496/ZeldaMedley-voiceandviolin-arr.DiwadeLeon.mp3
Website: http://www.diwadeleon.com
Blog: http://www.masterdiwa.com
Plurk: http://www.plurk.com/MasterDiwa

–Thank You–
First of all, thank you very much to everyone for watching, supporting and blogging about my video. I really appreciate the attention you’re giving to the video right now! Hope it never ends.

Sites Featuring This Video
http://kotaku.com/5129007/one-man-zelda-band
http://www.gt.tv/player/usermovies/301829.html
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http://www.n4g.com/wii/News-258100.aspx
http://www.techsideup.com/one-man-legend-of-zelda-performance/
http://thedailydairy.com/2009/01/legend-of-zelda-a-capella-solo-artist-has-a-new-meaning/
http://cmaquest.blogspot.com/2009/01/musically-fulfilling-acapellas-of.html
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/01/11/one-man-choral-group.html
http://www.waukster.com/legend-of-zelda-theme-acapella-violin-by-diwa/
http://www.gameops.net/2009/01/filipino-gamer-performs-awesome-legend.html
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2009/01/11/man-performs-a-5-man-a-capella-of-the-legend-of-zelda/
http://www.uncovertheinternet.com/legend-of-zelda-medley/
http://www.thegadgetblog.com/2009/01/11/legend-of-zelda-medley-done-with-violin-and-four-voices/
http://www.awesomeblogs.com/2009/01/10/legend-of-zelda-medley/
http://gamingdead.com/2009/01/some-other-guy-does-awesome-zelda-music-too/
http://www.infendo.com/video/man-with-five-hats-violin-and-plenty-of-time-creates-zelda-masterpiece/
http://www.pinoygaming.net/legend-of-zelda-music-played-by-diwa-de-leon/
http://gonintendo.com/?p=68528
http://technogra.ph/20090112/sections/gaming/the-filipino-made-legend-of-zelda-medley/
http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Legend_of_Zelda_Medley_A_Capella_Voices_and_Violin
http://presurfer.blogspot.com/2009/01/legend-of-zelda-medley.html
http://purenintendo.com/2009/01/10/legend-of-zelda-medley-a-capella-voices-and-violin/
http://alextaldren.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/the-legend-of-zelda-theme-one-man-five-man-a-capella/
http://www.nowhereelse.fr/legend-of-zelda-acapella-14852/
http://www.hornedsdungeon.org/?p=3566
http://www.insideonlinevideo.com/2009/01/11/legend-of-zelda-medley-a-capella-voices-and-violin/
http://hadouken.wordpress.com/2009/01/10/%E2%80%9Clegend-of-zelda-medley%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%93-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-to-the-past-diwa-de-leon/
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http://www.lagrann.com/item/5888
http://blog.fluegel.name/christoph/archives/257-Zelda-Thema-a-capella.html
http://j3m2.blogspot.com/2009/01/lhommage-de-leon-diwa-zelda.html
http://telebabble.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57:md-zelda&catid=35:news
http://www.lacrampeauxdoigts.com/?p=2195
http://popculturewilleatitself.com/2009/one-man-tribute-legend-of-zelda-theme-music/
http://rosenred.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/this-is-how-we-do-it/
http://www.human-media.nl/social-media-marketing/one-man-band-20/
http://dtownsend23.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/random-youtube-clip/
http://www.boogaj.com/knitting/2009/01/i-love-this.html
http://www.journaldugamer.com/2009/01/12/zelda-facon-homme-orchestre/
http://monbraque.com/?p=184
http://www.orden51.com/2009/01/12/la-banda-de-zelda-de-un-hombre/
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/newteevee/station/~3/TYmslCMJjkU/1283171-legend-of-zelda-a-capella
http://polygamia.pl
http://www.pixfans.com/el-tema-de-zelda-interpretado-por-un-solo-hombre-pero-cuatro-voces-y-un-violin/
http://ricelander.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/a-one-man-pinoy-choral-group/
http://ninjapixel.obolog.com/musica-vocalizada-186058
http://pagsasao.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/zelda-a-capella/

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Hi, regarding the tempo, the fastest part of my cover is around 183 BPM and the oringnal song it 180 BPM, its not too fast.

100,000 views!!! Thanks to everyone who’s watched, commented, rated, and subscribed!! It’s really appreciated!

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Gavin Rossdale Love Remains the Same www.mikesguitarlessons.com free online guitar lesson bush alternative rock sheet music

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My arrangement of low rider for a trombone trio/ensemble.Created with Finale.

Pdf Download Link – http://www.4shared.com/file/128526215/d7c771e6/LOWRIDER.html

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Pleasing your beloved with a gift that instantly fascinates her is a wonderful idea. Having planned to amuse her with a gift the next exercise is hunting an imaginative and classy gift. Gifts for her offer umpteen creative gift ideas and exquisite gifts to win a lady’s heart.

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By considering the gifts for her you can find beautiful gifts for your: sister, wife, daughter, mother, girlfriend or boss. The collection also brings inspirational and fun-oriented gifts. One such gift idea is the music experience. This gift experience let the participant sing and record her voice like a pop star in a professional studio. The studio is equipped with hi-end technology instruments and the voice is tracked digitally and mastered onto a CD. At the end of the recording the participants are given a unique code to upload your recording to the Pod Music website where it can be listened to and reviewed by friends and family. This is an unforgettable experience and can be considered as an ideal gift on all occasions.

Gifts for her are flooded with such amazing gift ideas that are sure to amuse the recipient with its imaginative features. So, with the fabulous collection of gifts for her you can treat a lady in a unique manner and make her feel adorable.

Totallygifts
http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/awesome-gifts-to-win-a-ladys-heart-685873.html

You can start learning to play the piano right now, if you have an internet connection. Expensive pianos and ongoing piano lessons are no longer the norm. Anybody that has an interest in learning to play the piano can make a start thanks to the World Wide Web.

If you want to get some inspiration, then watch a good pianist at work or keyboard player, there are plenty of videos available on youtube to inspire you. When a pianist plays the piano well, the listener can be drawn in to a very different world created by the expressiveness of the performer. Learning skills in general can be improved when learning to play the piano and children can benefit from this at school. Piano lessons can also help to have a better understanding of science and mathematics.

<br>It doesn’t have to be expensive</b>

Piano lessons are now available to the masses not least because of the technological advancements of electric pianos and keyboards. Not too many years ago, if you wanted to learn how to play the piano your only option would be to buy an expensive piano. It’s easy to learn to play the piano online these days, and you can buy a used keyboard for next to nothing. You don’t have to spend a fortune when you are just starting to learn the piano or keyboard. An expensive piano is not going to make a lot of difference to a beginner.

<b>Improve your hand eye coordination</b>

When you read sheet music, eye to hand coordination comes in to play and this process will improve dramatically the more you practice. You may be surprised at how fast this improvement will be.

<b>Choose your own practice time</b>

When you take piano lessons with a teacher, you will normally attend once a week at the same time on the same day. If you learn to play the piano using a piano software course then you can choose your day and time of day when you have lessons. You can learn in the morning, afternoon or evening. You don’t have to wait for a particular day to have your piano lesson. Everybody has busy and quiet times so do more when you’re quite and take a break when you are busy. So if you don’t want to be tied to a teacher, online piano lessons is the way to go.

It’s already been mentioned that to learn to play the piano properly you need a piano and piano lessons. There is also a third crucial requirement when learning to play the piano and that is you. Even though the process is considerably easier than it was you still have to practice. A piano, piano lessons and practice equals a great piano player.

Mike Shaw
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/beginners-can-learn-to-play-the-piano-online-707474.html

I took piano for 6 years and I now teach it. I don’t need classical sheet music – i’ve collected plenty of that over the years. What i’m looking for are popular songs. I can find free guitar chords, but no piano music. Can anyone help?

http://freesheets.org/
http://pianolicious.blogspot.com/
http://www.my-piano.blogspot.com/

How to Personalize your Home Decor
The items in your home say a lot about you.  Whether your style is modern or traditional, it can be the small pieces with big personality that grab the limelight in any home.

In today’s economy, choices can seem limited when it’s time to decorate.  Perhaps you can’t afford a new kitchen or dining suite, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t invest in a few, small, luxurious pieces that can still make a statement and reflect your personality.  It’s at times like these that you can use your imagination and find innovative ways to create a beautiful home environment. 

Make sure your home accessories reflect your interests. 
If you love books, for instance, then your bookshelves should reflect that with a thoughtful display of your collection (hard or soft-covered, it doesn’t matter as long as you love them) mixed with a few curios and photos.

Perhaps music or art is a large part of your life.  Showcase this by framing some of your favourite sheet music; or invest in an interesting, original painting by an unknown artist rather than hanging the standard Monet poster print.

If you like intellectual pursuits, then perhaps a lovely wooden game or chess table could be a focal point, where one could sit in a comfortable chair to play a game on a hand-crafted chess set; or even just quietly work on the weekend crossword. 

Use what you already have.
Raid your closets!  Rummage through boxes of old wedding gifts and go through grandma’s dusty heirlooms to unearth one-of-a-kind, possibly antique finds!  That ornate mirror, hand-painted pillbox, or tarnished silver tray can all be cleaned up to reveal a refined beauty underneath. 

You likely have several pretty treasures that are hidden, forgotten, in your home.  A crystal vase, a handsome chess set, a small painting – all can be a refreshing addition to your decor when they are used in new arrangements or moved to a different room.

How does it all go together?
Do you have a Star Trek™ figure collection?  A penchant for piggybanks?  Don’t hide your quirky stuff, display it and be proud!  In moderation, these and other conversation pieces can be added to any decorating style for a fun sense of playfulness in your home.   

Don’t scoff at the ‘old-fashioned’ items you find.  Such mementos of a more civilized era – your great-aunt’s tea service, for example, can look stunning on a modern dining room sideboard with minimal embellishments.  The candlesticks that were a wedding gift might make an ideal set of heavy bookends for your Stephen King collection.  The elegant marble figures of your custom chess set may really offset the rugged coffee table in your living room in beautiful contrast. 

You won’t know until you try – and any designer would tell you that mixing and matching pieces you love is far more interesting that solely maintaining one style in a room.

Purchase unique, handcrafted items that are beautiful and functional. 
You don’t have to love antiques and weekend auctions to find lovely, original items.  There is no end to the wonderful choices available online.  It doesn’t have to be second-hand to be unusual and interesting.  Shopping online these days is ridiculously easy and convenient. 

Try to find pieces that are both useful as well as decorative.  A hand-painted teapot will brighten up any kitchen and also make a much better cup of tea than popping a teabag into a mug.  A gorgeous wooden game table invites your guests to cozy up for a quick game of checkers or chess as well as giving you the extra table space your living room needs. 

Pieces that reflect your life and your interests can create drama and personality in your home, both inexpensively and creatively.

Groshan Fabiola

Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way; they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. And even after these musicians master their instruments or a particular song, playing by ear still plays a large role.

Many pop and rock bands don’t play or write their songs based on sheet music, they figure the songs out by playing by ear. It’s even common among non-musicians. Ever sit down a piano and mindlessly pick out the tune to “Mary Had a Little Lamb”? What about grabbing a guitar and suddenly finding yourself playing the opening licks to “Smoke on the Water”? That’s playing by ear. You’re able to play part of the song just because you’ve heard it so often.

Playing by ear is a valuable technique for many musicians; learning songs based solely on hearing them is a great way to understand song and chord structure. In fact, a great number of rock and pop musicians learned to play their instruments this way. Instead of picking up a book or taking lessons, they concentrated on figuring out the notes and rhythms to a song until it was mastered. Then they moved on to another song. And another. Gradually, they learned their instrument just by playing by ear — and in the process learned how to effectively structure a song in that particular genre.

Playing by ear is also beneficial in helping a musician develop his or her own style; sure, they’ll at first mimic the style of the song they’re imitating, but the amalgamation of the music that they’re playing by ear will help them create something distinctive, something indicative of them only.
Though classical musicians are generally educated based on tons of music theory and sight reading, some methods rely on playing by ear. The Suzuki method of musical training, for instance, claims that learning music is the same as learning a language; it’s acquired by years of hearing it, eventually coupled with formal training. Just like we pick up our language by listening to our parents and subsequently attending school, we can learn music by playing by ear and later taking formal lessons.

So can the average person ever hope to play their piano by ear? Maybe not to the degree that some extremely talented musicians do, but anyone can learn enough about the basics of playing by ear if they learn the following skills:

Being able to hear a tune and have a general sense of the contour of the melody — when the tune moves higher or lower as the song progresses.

Learning to chart that melody contour either on paper or in their memory.

Learning to match the melody to appropriate chords.
Playing by ear is really a combination of of three factors:

1. Using your tonal memory to recall music you have heard:

2. Using your ears and fingers to help you reproduce what you recall;

3. Using “melody contour” (the “shape” of the tune), “chord structure” (how to form the chords on the keyboard to match the tune), and “chord progressions” (the path chords take as they move through a song).

Obviously, the first 2 steps you can take more or less by yourself — you can mentally rehearse recalling a particular tune; you can sit at the piano for hours and through trial and error pick out tunes, chords, and rhythms. But the real key to playing by ear is learning how to chart the shape of a tune, learn how to construct chords, and then determine the likelihood of chord progressions — in other words, which chord comes next.

When you get an understanding of step three, you will be in a MUCH better position to understand and profit from steps one and two!

Duane Shinn
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/is-it-really-possible-to-play-the-piano-by-ear-118910.html

I can’t seem to find this music anywhere

that is because it is an awful version of "Ode to Joy" from beethoven’s ninth symphony

http://www.8notes.com/scores/435.asp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODT6vQSiLYY&feature=fvw