With its metallic, hard-sounding notes, the voices remind me of iron and fire, and almost sounds like people (or maybe the Gorons) singing in anguish. The track opens up with just the sound of harsh blowing wind, and the somber continuous drum beat in the background sets the stage for the dissonant harmonies of the main melody. But like the Shadow Temple and the Forest Temple, this dungeon still makes me feel uncomfortable and uneasy when I explore it, mainly due to its musical score. The Fire Temple is actually my favorite temple in the game in terms of how easily I can get through it - it’s fairly linear, and I’ve always had little difficulty in navigating the map. I grew up with the later version of the Nintendo 64 cartridge which had the updated Fire Temple music, as opposed to the original which had Islamic chanting (and thus drew some controversy), so of course this is the version I’ll be focusing on. I wanted to choose a melody that hasn’t been overly discussed throughout the series’ history, but in terms of creepy atmosphere and in the spirit of Halloween, I had to pick the melody that has probably caused the most intrigue since it was first heard: the Fire Temple theme from Ocarina of Time. Whether it’s the battle music, dungeon themes, or cutscene melodies, the Zelda series understands the importance of musical atmosphere and its impact on the game dynamic.
And each game, regardless of art style and gameplay, always includes music to make the player uneasy or feel afraid at certain moments within the game. One of my favorite things about the Zelda series is how the music scores fit perfectly with the atmosphere each game tries to evoke. You could almost say that this week is more like “Majora’s Melodies” and not Medli’s. Pour yourself a cup of hot cider, plug in your earphones, and prepare for a haunting musical journey through Hyrule… and beyond. This week, we’re celebrating Halloween! Our team of regular columnists has come together to pick out some of the most creepy and unsettling tunes from the Zelda series. Music has always such been such an integral component of Zelda games, and we’re here to celebrate that every week!
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Medli’s Melodies is a series in which we choose our favourite tracks from the Zelda franchise, or highlight a special piece of music from the perpetually creative fan community.
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