8-Bit Music Theory: How They Made The Great Sea Feel C U R S E D

Ever wonder how the Wind Waker track "The Great Sea is Cursed" manages to creep you out? It takes the familiar, adventurous Great Sea theme and totally flips it! They use musical tricks like spooky tritones, clashing harmonies, and even sprinkle in hints of older themes (like Ganondorf's) to transform a heroic journey into pure dread.

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