Termina Field’s Theme Gets a Retro Makeover in This 8-Bit Remix
Posted on January 10 2019 by Rod Lloyd
Termina Field’s theme from Majora’s Mask can be seen as a triumphant return for the Zelda series main theme. After composer Koji Kondo opted to use a fresh theme for Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time, many fans were excited to hear Zelda‘s most iconic tune once again in that game’s follow-up. Retaining the classic song’s primary melody while infusing it with an air of mystery and danger, Termina Field’s theme has certainly become a favorite of mine.
Musician Bulby over on YouTube recently released an awesome 8-bit cover of Termina Field’s theme. Utilizing deliciously retro sounds and instrumentation, this remix demonstrates what Majora’s Mask would sound like — and look like, considering the small 8-bit animation accompanying the video — if made for the a Game Boy. The cover actually reminds me a bit of Link’s Awakening‘s Overworld theme, which is itself a rearrangement of the series’ main theme.
Be sure to check out Bulby’s YouTube channel right here for even more music, including a 16-bit remix of The Wind Waker‘s Great Sea theme.
What do you think of this retro rearrangement? Let us know in the comments below.
Rod Lloyd is the Editor-In-Chief at Zelda Dungeon, overseeing the news and feature content for the site. Rod is considered the veteran of the writing team, having started writing for Zelda Informer in 2014 as a Junior Editor. After ZD and ZI officially merged in 2017, he stepped into the Managing Editor role and has helped steer the ship ever since. He stepped up to lead the writing team as Editor-In-Chief in 2023.
You can reach Rod at: rod.lloyd@zeldadungeon.net
