It’s always a treat to see a fan get fired up enough to create their own take on a classic Legend of Zelda music track. The history of sound for the Zelda franchise has come a long way from its catchy eight-bit tunes to full blown orchestral ensembles. But even as times have changed in close to four decades, one thing continues to be the same, and that’s the labor of love from its fans.
This particular piece of music is a fascinating orchestral reimagining of the Majora’s Mask theme arranged by photographer and rising musical talent Sebastian Baumer from Hamburg, Germany. It begins with a slow, deliberate rhythm that stirs a sense of dread and curiosity for the exotic, then flows into its dramatic and chaotic Terminian processions that leaves listeners on the edge of their seats and their hairs stand on end. One can only expect the unexpected in this dark and powerful piece that revisits the personality of the game’s main villain.
“I’ve always been fascinated by the unsettling atmosphere of Majora’s Mask, especially the music. The atonality and irregular percussion in pieces like ‘Majora’s Theme’ always has mesmerized me—even as child, before I knew how to describe it,” says Baumer. “With this orchestral cover, I wanted to amplify the strangeness of this piece of music by blending traditional and unusual instruments to create a dense, textured soundscape. It’s written for English horn, various flutes, violins, violas, celli, xylophone, timpani, choir and a few homemade synths.”
You can dive into Termina once more and listen to this chilling rendition of ‘Majora’s Theme’ on Sebastian’s YouTube channel and through the video link below.
