Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [SPOILERS]

Thanks for saving me the trouble of making a thread. Just got back from the 25th anniversary concert myself, and I think you guys will be impressed with that bonus CD. Played the demo while I was there and met saw Konji Kondo and Eiji Aonuma. Aonuma was joking about how Miyamoto was getting to old to come to America regularly. Kondo seemed either a bit bashful or impatient, couldn't tell, but he was surprised at the applause whenever he said anything and kept wanting the audience to just let him finish.

Demo was the same as the one recorded at the E3; had 3 parts to it. Boss battle, dungeon, and flying. Controls really aren't that bad, but I admit it does look a bit awkward holding the sword so far ahead of you while walking if you hold the controller the wrong way.

Back on the music, here's a good idea of what to expect while I find a good way to upload my "voice recording".

 Spoiler

Plus Kondo played a piano solo of Grandma's theme from Wind Waker, and of course, the "surprise" Skyward sword theme.

At first to be honest I was a little disappointed; I have heard Hyrule Castle orchestrated numerous times. That quickly changed as the performance went on. Surprisingly Wind Waker's Medley caught me off guard and was very moving. The ocarina melody suite was basically instrumental section introductions, but bringing them all together with Saria's Song at the end was epic. Boss battles was kinda a let down, and Kakariko village was calming, but nothing impressive. The anniversary medley was nice since it had several newer pieces in it that have not been orchestrated before. Ganondorf is as expected. The next suite was nice but sort of blended in at that point. Gerudo valley was an outstanding piece, as was the rest of the performance from there. I was personally surprised how much I enjoyed the Great Fairy's theme, but the harp performers were magnificent.

Anyway, awesome CD on the way for those who preorder .

/hype ... Oh wait, you haven't heard my cheap recording yet.