The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Players Use In-Game Ocarina to Play Everything From Linkin Park, Titanic, and Japanese Supermarket Themes

The much anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launched on November 5, and one feature has fast become a big hit: the fact that you can now play any tune you like on Link’s ocarina. Now, social media has become awash with players sharing the results.

People are tackling tunes from other video game series like Final Fantasy, anime such as Dragon Ball Z, and film scores including Titanic and The Lord of the Rings. Users often put a pun in the post, usually involving Link or Hyrule.

Over on X, @StevenxTCG got Link to play Linkin Park’s ‘In the End’ on the ocarina. The post proved unexpectedly popular, prompting him to follow up with a guide on how to play it yourself. On a more upbeat note, another poster responded with ‘Macarena of Time,’ their take on the ’90s dance craze.

Okay, you guys wanted the notes so here they are. I also made a video so you can follow along lol

L – A – A – R – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – R

L – A – A – R – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – R

L – A – A – R – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – UP+L – R – L (hold) https://t.co/BIY5vhPSPx

— Steven 💎 (@StevenxTCG) November 7, 2026

I see your Link-in Park and raise you Macarena of Time https://t.co/tOquHvAKFa

— chefspin (@chef_spin) November 8, 2026

Themes from other games also proved popular. @KOPPE_lunix posted their rendition of the emotional tearjerker ‘To Zanarkand’ from Final Fantasy 10 and also shared some guidance on how to play. Video game lecturer Dr. T. Wade Langer (aka ProfNoctis) posted a duet of Link and Cloud playing Final Fantasy 7’s main theme, adding that “I want music minigames in every game now.” Another popular choice was Kingdom Hearts’ Dearly Beloved.

時オカのオカリナで

♪ザナルカンドにて/ファイナルファンタジー10 https://t.co/5TEPMNHh1Q

— Koppe@いなかモン (@KOPPE_lunix) November 8, 2026

Main theme of FF7, as performed by my favorites. https://t.co/zel7RWX0cG

— ProfNoctis (@ProfNoctis) November 7, 2026

Link plays Dearly Beloved in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ✨ https://t.co/CYM5kyG3N0

— KHWorld (@KHWorldWeb) November 7, 2026

More recent games also got some love, with players having a go at everything from Death Stranding’s BB’s theme to Kirby Air Riders’ main theme song Starlit Journey.

エアライダー https://t.co/0jfe0STvNI

— 五本木 葵 (@Gohongi_04) November 7, 2026

I played BB’s theme from Death Stranding on the ocarina in Ocarina of Time

#OcarinaOfTime #DEATHSTRANDING https://t.co/UdVPNZThdd

— Jaymire (@set71374) November 8, 2026

Other users tried their hand at movie soundtracks. The main theme from Titanic was a popular choice, as were The Lord of The Rings movies. Naturally, Howard Shore’s ‘Concerning Hobbits’ from The Fellowship of the Ring became ‘Concerning Hylians.’

My Magnum Opus

Concerning Hylians https://t.co/h8V5Kpxkhv

— Il Seven lI (@MGylseth) November 7, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Titanic https://t.co/cji4tJti8q

— VideoArtGame (@VideoArtGame) November 7, 2026

Among Japanese players, store and supermarket jingles seem to be particularly popular, probably because their simple melodies are suited to the ocarina. One user tackled ‘Yobikomi-kun,’ a catchy ditty well-known to anyone who has spent time wandering supermarket aisles in Japan. Even discount store Don Quijote (where you can buy all manner of normal and bizarre things) got a rendition of its earworm jingle for the ‘Hyrule branch.’

呼び込みリンクくん

#NintendoSwitch2

#ゼルダの伝説 #時のオカリナ https://t.co/s2zHxJphHY

— あっちぇれらんど (@accelerando_xx) November 6, 2026

ドン・キホーテ　ハイラル店

#NintendoSwitch2

#ゼルダの伝説 #時のオカリナ https://t.co/VAs5MvOpTN

— 2KADA. (@_2KADA) November 8, 2026

Some users also tried playing Japan’s national anthem, prompting comments and jokes about how Link must be part of the Hojo samurai clan, because their crest closely resembles the triangles of the Triforce in Zelda.

生まれがどうにも怪しい時の勇者

#時のオカリナ https://t.co/M87OjkcsXh

— なぁーづる (@nazuru_1816wind) November 7, 2026

Perhaps predicting this trend, Nintendo also released an official Playable Ocarina. This physical replica of Link’s musical instrument comes with the added bonus that it can also be used with the game. If you play a melody towards the Switch 2’s microphone, Link in the game will play along with you.

Of course, playing songs on Link’s ocarina is also a game mechanic. By finding and learning songs, Link can do all manner of useful things like fast travel and solve puzzles. Check out our guide if you are struggling to find any of the 13 in-game songs.

Nintendo has announced Ocarina of Time has sold an impressive 5.2 million copies, becoming the fastest-selling Switch 2 game after just four days on sale. You can read our review of the game here, or check out our look at the Biggest Changes from the original 1998 game. Be sure to check out our expanding Ocarina of Time Remake Walkthrough for comprehensive guides on each main quest area and dungeon, plus where to get Early Heart Pieces, Early Gold Skulltulas, and Early Item Bag Expansions. If you’re looking for more, don’t miss our complete guides to All Pieces of Heart, All Gold Skulltulas, and All Empty Bottles!