![]() ![]() It is the first and arguably best theme that can be learnt on the ocarina in Majora’s Mask 3D. Though it sounds similar to the observatory theme, it incorporates a melody known as the “Song of Healing” that is symbolic of healing Majora’s curse and, perhaps coincidentally, partly an inversion of “Saria’s Song” from Ocarina of Time. They’re well-arranged and very effective, though will be too abstract for some audiences.Īnother theme that is reflective of the storyline is “Clock Tower”, used in the very first place Link ends up in Termina. Other highlights include the ethereal synth-dominated “Astral Observatory”, the folky gigue “Deku Nut’s Palace”, and the dark and imposing “Ikana’s Ancient Castle” and “Pirate Fortress”. The background music used to represent the four major areas of the game - “Marsh Land”, “Snow Mountain”, “Great Bay Beach”, and “Ikana Valley” - all extensively reference “Majora’s Theme”, representing their cursed nature. The unforgettable melody of “Termina Field” glides over the adventurous percussion-dominated accompaniment and is beautifully harmonised by orchestral instruments in places. Those who prefer Zelda’s more melodic pieces will be delighted to hear that, by popular demand, the overworld theme from The Legend of Zelda and A Link to the Past has returned. Like Hyrule, Termina is a colourful world and Kondo offers a diverse set of themes to represent this. Its deep chord progressions, synth swells, and carefully constructed ostinati assimilate into a piece that is simultaneously enchanting, saddening, and epic. ![]() The final six hours of Clock Town’s existence are represented by “Last End,” one of the most emotional themes to ever appear on the Zelda franchise. It has a hurried tempo that reflects desperation and is accompanied by a descending chromatic string ostinato that gives a sense of impending doom. “Clock Town – Day 3” is the darkest and most dissonant of all. “Clock Town – Day 2”, on the other hand, is slightly eerie due to the removal of percussion and use of solo instruments, as opposed to ensembles, to represent the main melody the minimalist approach makes it sound slightly ‘wrong’, even if the chord progressions and melody are well-preserved. After opening with the same morning music from the Ocarina of Time, “Clock Town – Day 1” develops into a lyrical piece of folk dance music with a very charming melody presented by a group of synthesized string and flute players. ![]() The background music used there grows progressively more disturbing over the three days. The game revolves around Clock Town in the centre of Termina, a community where plenty of curious events happen over a three day period. For example, the music for the title screen gradually darkens from a soft interpretation of the Clock Town music into the horrifying exposition of “Majora’s Theme”, as the threat above a bustling community is revealed. In the game, the lonely bully Skull Kid uses the cursed artefact Majora’s Mask to summon the destruction of the mysterious world Termina through repeatedly living three days through time travel, Link must prevent Termina’s moon from abandoning orbit and crashing into the world. The representation of the antagonist, the mask Majora, takes the form of a series of dramatic pieces influenced by Chinese opera. Bodyįeaturing near-identical musical content to the original game, the soundtrack to Majora’s Mask 3D provides a very good representation of the game’s peculiar storyline. While it largely retreads the same ground as the soundtrack release for the original version, The Legend of Zelda -Majora’s Mask 3D- Original Soundtrack offers several improvements too: longer track times, slightly enhanced sound, new packaging, and an exclusive bonus track. Tablier Communications, recently responsible for several soundtrack releases for the Fire Emblem series, released a two-disc soundtrack featuring all the music from the game. Majora’s Mask 3D provided players a chance to revisit Nintendo’s world complete with updated visuals and sound. However, it also presented a vivid interpretation of an unfamiliar but doomed world with its main theme and central tracks. Much of the soundtrack was very familiar, whether the synth samples used, direct reprises from Ocarina of Time, or the similarly styled dungeon, action, and light-hearted music. Koji Kondo’s score for the title was similarly a mixture of old and new. While it shared many of the same mechanics and characters as Ocarina of Time, its twisted story, rich world, and time system made it a daring addition to the series nonetheless. Majora’s Mask was a very memorable experience for Nintendo 64 players. ![]() The Legend of Zelda -Majora’s Mask 3D- Original Soundtrack ![]()
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