Zelda's Lullaby

Quick Facts

First appearance: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Composer: Koji Kondo
Associated character: Princess Zelda
Primary instrument: Ocarina or Harp

Lore & Background

The narrative mentions that Zelda is the mortal reincarnation of Hylia, who created the Goddess Sword, but it does not mention a specific lullaby song passed down by the Royal Family or used as a magical command across timelines.

Reader's Guide

The only musical elements mentioned are that Skyward Sword was the first Zelda game to use a live orchestra for most tracks, composed by Hajime Wakai's team.

Did You Know?

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was released in November 2011 for the Wii after being delayed from its planned 2010 release date.
Development on Skyward Sword took around five years, beginning after the release of Twilight Princess in 2006.
The art style for Skyward Sword was influenced by impressionist and post-impressionist painters, including Paul Cézanne.