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

Wind Waker's "The Great Sea is Cursed" track takes that super familiar, adventurous Great Sea theme and completely flips it, making it feel genuinely creepy! It's amazing how they transform those heroic vibes into something downright horrifying. They achieve this unsettling effect by jamming in tritones, clashing harmonies, and even hinting at other spooky themes, like Ganondorf's, to dial up the dread. Talk about a masterclass in musical creepiness! Watch on YouTube