Musical analysis and theory behind the Ganondorf Battle theme from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, a track with an odd time signature characteristic of the combat music written by Koji Kondo
The track that Ganondorf himself plays. Because only the best villains compose their own theme. It is the iconic organ variation of the Ganondorf’s Theme heard on the final part of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Actually written by Koji Kondo during the Nintendo 64 era, we will explore the musical influences of the Ganon’s Tower cue and the theory behind the notes that Ganondorf plays before his final battle begins
In-depth analysis of the most iconic track in video game music history, the main theme of the Super Mario Bros series, also known as the Ground Theme. Written by Koji Kondo, we will explore the influences and music theory behind it
The story of Mario as the main protagonist of the Super Mario series and the culture and music behind it. We will explore the functional, video game origins of perhaps the most famous character of all time and the way irs world and sound is developed
Influences behind the design choices of the dungeons from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask. Music analysis and theory of Stone Tower Temple written by Koji Kondo
Forgotten kingdom Structure: Section 0 / Section 1 / Section 2 / Section 3 / Section 4 / Section 5 Time Signature: 4/4 Tempo: 88 Melodic and Harmonic Profiles: G Aeolian/Minor; G Phrygian; D Phrygian… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Castle
Uncanny valley “That is the mask of those who roam this world with the most lingering regrets!” After the ridiculousness of the boat cruise, having to calm a crying baby and then a band of… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Music Box House
Enchanted tunes can also be evil Koji Kondo back at it again in capturing exactly the meaning of a word in musical form. This is a tension filed track for when you are slowly being… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Sharp’s Curse
A soul shining in the land of the dead “Even now it is a place where troubled, regretful spirits gather” Fight as if your life depended on it, but what about when yours is already… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ikana Valley
Shared dreams Time to take our whole adventure party to a bonding session at the Milk Bar thanks to the power of music. We will see the multiple personas Link has acquired get together with… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Ballad of the Wind Fish
Writer’s unblock We will spend some more time with the legendary Indigo-Go’s. After all, they have the big responsibility of writing the important end credits song of the game, a very delicate matter that has… Read More »Inside The Score – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask – Songwriting Session / The Indigo-Go’s
Music influences and theory found within The legend of Zelda series. We will explore the design behind the dungeons and why Koji Kondo, the composer, chose a particular track for a location