The Music of Zelda’s Animal Characters
ProkoCat
Hyrule and its surrounding lands are home to many anthro animal races. In this music appreciation presentation, we’ll discuss how the Legend of Zelda composers use world music, tropes, and musical shorthand to depict the Zora, the Rito, and more! Learn the inspiration behind some of VGM’s most iconic tracks, and gain a new appreciation for the musical world building behind a great franchise.
Panelists
ProkoCat (they/them)
ProkoCat is an award-winning composer, teacher, and keyboardist currently working in the Boston area. They believe strongly that game music is worthy of study and scholarship, and have designed game music appreciation courses for Indiana University.