After The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launched on Switch 2, players began using the game's ocarina-playing mechanic to recreate real-world music. From movie soundtracks to pop songs, various styles of player covers quickly appeared on social media platforms.
X user Seven had young Link play the soundtrack from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, "Concerning Hobbits," with the fantasy atmosphere of the piece complementing Hyrule's scenery. On Reddit, another player recreated the opening of Linkin Park's song "In the End," attempting to express modern pop melodies through the game system.
Instagram creator DaJaVo produced Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," hinting that mastering this performance required extensive practice. Joey T. Games opted for the Crazy Frog version of "Axel F," turning the cover into an entertaining and parody-filled experience. These contents are all player-created and not official collaborations.
The game's portrayal of ocarina playing also gained recognition from Eric Bernard, manager at Songbird Ocarina, a real-life ocarina manufacturer. The company broke sales records for actual ocarinas due to the surge in popularity brought by the game.