Chill Out With This Acoustic “Astral Observatory” Cover
Posted on December 16 2018 by Sean Gadus
Majora’s Mask is a strange game in the Zelda series. Dark and foreboding, the game presents an ever-present sense of despair and sorrow as the moon looms over Clock Town. But despite the sadness present in the game, there are some surprising moments of wonder, joy, and beauty hidden throughout the strange world of Termina.
One moment of wonder involves Link entering the Astral Observatory. The Astral Observatory is a planetarium that Link enters through a series of tunnels below Clock Town. As the player makes their way up the stairs to this luminous and mysterious room, a curious and beautiful song kicks in, one that adds to the player’s sense of wonder.
This acoustic cover of the Astral Observatory theme by Sam Griffin (of the Super Guitar Bros.) beautifully captures the wonder of the planetarium. While the original version of the song from Majora’s Mask sounds quite different, with clear midi sounds, both versions create a peaceful and calming environment. It’s a simple song, but one that is perfect for relaxing to after a long day on the job or at school.
What do you think of this acoustic cover? Let us know in the comments below!
Sean Gadus is a Senior Editor at Zelda Dungeon. His first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time, and he loves all of the 3D Zelda games from 1998-2011. The final battle of Tears of the Kingdom is one of his favorite final battles in the entire series. He wants to help build a kinder, more compassionate world. You can check out his other written work at The-Artifice.com.
