Make Sure Your Adventure Begins in Style with this Jazz Ballad Cover of “Mabe Village”
Posted on October 29 2023 by Kristen G. Rosario
When Link wakes up on the mysterious Koholint Island in Link’s Awakening, he finds himself in a quaint little town that, for all intents and purposes, shouldn’t exist. Also known as the “Village of Seagulls”, Mabe Village is known for its fun games, a Chain Chomp named BowWow, and of course, its wonderful score. While it’s the start of Link’s adventure on this island, it’s the music that makes you feel like you’ve truly arrived.
Nothing solidifies that feeling of being welcomed more than The 8-Bit Big Band’s jazz ballad cover of “Mabe Village” from Link’s Awakening. While the original score gives off more of a lullaby vibe, the version provided to us by this orchestral group brings a more chillax groove to the music. Just listening to the band’s re-work makes it feel like Link’s dancing through the village like that of actor Gene Kelly in the 1952 film Singin’ in the Rain.
When it comes to more Zelda-goodness, The 8-Bit Big Band has also tackled music from Ocarina of Time, like “Saria’s Song“, “Song of Storms“, “Gerudo Valley“, and more. All manner of game series have been covered by The 8-Bit Big Band too, such as Final Fantasy, Super Mario, Kirby, and much more. Whatever Zelda adventure you start next, make sure you’re cruising along with some quality music.
What do you think of this cover? Will you be checking out any more work from The 8-Bit Big Band? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: The 8-Bit Big Band
Kristen G. Rosario is an Editor who joined Zelda Dungeon back in September of 2015. His current goal is to become a full-time video game journalist, hoping to eventually gain a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. While he pursues that dream, he not only takes care of his adorable dachshund Angel, but also helps run a YouTube channel with his brother. The Zelda series is a quest he hasn’t fully completed yet, but hopes to get there one day.
