ReMix:The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask "Sinister Signs" 5:30

By Gaspode

Arranging the music of one song...

"Last Day"

Primary Game: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Nintendo , 2000, N64), music by Koji Kondo, Toru Minegishi

Posted 2022-07-05, evaluated by Emunator


Gaspode (Peter Köller) debuted last year, and each new mix has matched a compelling, enveloping soundscape with an equally engaging arrangement. The ambient intro on this Majora's Mask "Last Day" mix, with its ominous death knell over disturbing string clusters, REALLY sets the stage for the ambient rock/metal ballad that follows. The artist writes:

"Here's my latest submission. Another one. Hope you like it.
It's a remix of »Last Day« from The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask (original score by Kōji Kondō)."

It's dark, it's deliberate, and it builds tension & atmosphere expertly, climaxing with a double-tempo foray into almost-metal; Emunator evaluated:

"The glassy, apocalyptic atmosphere established during the first two minutes of this arrangement left no doubt that I was in for a treat. There's an immense level of textural detail that pairs perfectly with the Final Hours chord progression, setting the stage for a dramatic, guitar-centric buildup that adds a layer of melody without losing track of the source tune at any point. There might be some critiques that could be levied against the realism of the guitar and drum sequencing, but the artist clearly put ample effort into adding flair and humanization to the sequenced instruments to combat the limitations of the sample libraries.

Gaspode has already proven himself a master at crafting hauntingly nostalgic electro-acoustic arrangements in the past, but this genuinely feels like one of his most successful outings to date!"

I'll second that; while the climb at 4'20" hit me wrong for a split second, I loved the preceding moody/operatic vocalizing, and in general the blend of acoustic, electric, & electronic timbres really shines. A mesmerizing, dramatic, & unforgettable take on the theme from Peter - excellent!

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Latest 3 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
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CJthemusicdude
on 2024-03-30 16:41:14

The lead guitar in this is EXCELLENT. That solo work was inspired. Very good stuff!

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Valhalla Knight
on 2022-08-25 23:26:04

This one is fantastic. It really builds quite epically. And I’m catching The NeverEnding Story vibes from the first couple minutes of the track, so that’s awesome.

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Liontamer
on 2022-07-05 12:17:02
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Sources Arranged (1 Song)


Primary Game:
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Nintendo , 2000, N64)
Music by Koji Kondo,Toru Minegishi
Songs:
"Last Day"

Tags (8)


Genre:
Cinematic,Rock
Mood:
Dark,Solemn
Instrumentation:
Electric Guitar,Singing,Strings
Additional:
Effects > Distortion

File Information


Name:
Legend_of_Zelda_Majora's_Mask_Sinister_Signs_OC_ReMix.mp3
Size:
9,290,933 bytes
MD5:
b89cb0932e998e9efe4045151c2a7f3e
Bitrate:
223Kbps
Duration:
5:30

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