I had an old roommate who'd freak out every time he heard a french horn in anything.

.... is that really real instruments on a portable game? Wow, when those trombones hit, like wow.

If they finally made the effort to make proper music (non-synthesized) for a Zelda game, and it's on the 3DS, I don't know how to feel.

But yes, it sounds amazing regardless.

The music in this game is some of the best I've heard on the 3DS.

It does indeed have an orchestrated soundtrack. It's quite fantastic.

I've definitely been playing with my headphones on most of the time, that orchestrated soundtrack is dope and you can't really get the full effect through the speakers.

Man, 3DS games have been blowing me away over and over with the quality of their soundtracks. There's been real instruments all over the place -- or, damn close enough to it. Kid Icarus, Fire Emblem or Etrian Odyssey come to mind. And there's SMTIV, which isn't orchestrated per se, but is awesome nonetheless.

Glad to hear Link to the Past is joining in on the fun. I think my copy'll show up today...!

@superkenon: Don't forget about Pokemon! it had some great tracks as well.

I do love the new orchestrated versions of the old music in the game. I especially liked the strummy guitar version of the world music before the game kicks off properly.

Skyward Sword had a bunch of amazing orchestrated music. The bird/flying theme is wonderful.