VGM artist RebeccaETripp has taken it upon herself to investigate the themes, mythology, and folklore of the Zelda series, and over the course of five videos, she has presented fascinating insight into what makes this series tick.

For this article, I asked several VGM musicians one very important question: “What was your first experience with the VGM community?”

Drawing inspiration from Final Fantasy IV and her own imagination, RebeccaETripp created a multi-game medley that celebrated women in the VGM community.

In celebration of Zelda month, I’ve asked five VGM artists to answer one important question—what makes Zelda music so special?