ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 'SeasideLullaby (Windfish Ballade)'
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- Game: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo, 1993, GB)
- ReMixer(s): Hermit
- Composer(s): Kazumi Totaka, Kozue Ishikawa, Minako Hamano
- Song(s): 'Ballad of the Windfish'
- Posted: 2002-09-22, evaluated by the judges
Newcomer Hermit sends this drifting, peaceful arrangement from Link's Awakening. Though the "ocarina" used is a straight sine wave with no vibrato that sounds a little out of place amongst the rest of the more organic elements of the piece, overall the feeling is smooth, floating, and due to extensive usage of ocean sound effects, very relaxing. Little details like the cross-panning on the strings really help on a fairly simple piece like this, increasing the sensation of depth. Misgivings with the ending aside, a nice interlude sorta piece that takes the original chip tunage to a logical conclusion one can easily envision a 3d, next-gen sequel incorporating. Nice.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the pleasant enough, but somewhat forgettable to me. The only thing
that really sticks out to me is how I don't think the sine wav
really fits. :/
Sorry dude, not really feelin this one. Good source selection, however. :-)
- OA on June 24, 2009
Sorry dude, not really feelin this one. Good source selection, however. :-)
- OA on June 24, 2009
It sounded like a good idea, and it does.
Only thing I complain is that the new chords DON'T FIT, and the remixer's take on the melody really makes it sound off. Like he has bad ears and couldn't get it right or something.
That's just me though. The waves DO sound great, and the ocarina with the waves in the background sounds like a good intro.
The chords and the off parts of the melody are my only complaint. New chords don't bother me, it's when they don't flow. These just sound choppy and out of place...
Good points... the waves and ocarina intro... the harmonized piano part, the sound of the acoustic guitar.
- KogeJoe on January 31, 2007
Only thing I complain is that the new chords DON'T FIT, and the remixer's take on the melody really makes it sound off. Like he has bad ears and couldn't get it right or something.
That's just me though. The waves DO sound great, and the ocarina with the waves in the background sounds like a good intro.
The chords and the off parts of the melody are my only complaint. New chords don't bother me, it's when they don't flow. These just sound choppy and out of place...
Good points... the waves and ocarina intro... the harmonized piano part, the sound of the acoustic guitar.
- KogeJoe on January 31, 2007
So relaxing. I put this on along with my headphones and almost
drifted off and fell asleep. Before originally listening I had
thought the waves would of been poorly used, perhaps disrupting the
song. I could not of been more wrong. One of my favorites of all
time. Get it. Twice. Just incase. =)
- Keiseth on December 6, 2005
- Keiseth on December 6, 2005
I LOVE the waves in the background...they're such a nice touch to a
soothing mix. I'm glad you keep them rolling in the background when
the other instruments come in. The fade out is beautiful as well.
Excellent work! This makes me think of sailing out on a clear day
to wherever the waves take me. Okay, in a perfect world maybe, but
not this one. It's too dangerous. :cry:
- Mini Mog on October 4, 2004
- Mini Mog on October 4, 2004
I like it... sounds like something Mannheim Steamroller would play.
- gpatriot1776 on October 3, 2004
- gpatriot1776 on October 3, 2004
I hate to be the only person who doesn't have something good to say
about this mix, but..
It just doesn't do it for me. From the changed chords and notes sounding awkward in a few parts, to the altered timing-- I can't help but not really like it. It's relaxing, I'll give it that. But it would have gotten a 'no' from me, had I been a judge.
- Miku on August 21, 2004
It just doesn't do it for me. From the changed chords and notes sounding awkward in a few parts, to the altered timing-- I can't help but not really like it. It's relaxing, I'll give it that. But it would have gotten a 'no' from me, had I been a judge.
- Miku on August 21, 2004
excellent everything about this remix is simply amazing need i say
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- Link hero of time on July 5, 2004
- Link hero of time on July 5, 2004
I love this song. I listen to it every night. It is such a sad song
in the way that if you have played the game you just can't help but
feel sorry for link. He and marin were such good freinds and it
turns out she was just a dream. I loved the orginal gameboy version
of the song and this one just touched me. It is a wonderful song,
the waves add a nice touch as well. Hats off to you in making this
song.
- Citan119 on July 2, 2004
- Citan119 on July 2, 2004
I'm surprised I haven't posted a review to this. Let me just say..
that this song makes me cry. It really does. I adore link's
awakening, and Marin's character even more than the game. Whenever
I beat it I cry, and when I downloaded this song I did so! It has
inspired me to do a lot of things, namely artwork... and I shall
post some of my pieces when they are completed.
Please write some more songs like this... I can't get enough of this remix, it speaks volumes about the tragic story of Link's Awakening and Marin.
- Adella on May 6, 2004
Please write some more songs like this... I can't get enough of this remix, it speaks volumes about the tragic story of Link's Awakening and Marin.
- Adella on May 6, 2004
Wooo! I love this remix! It is beautiful!! I have never heard the
Windfish Ballade let alone even played LA but it doesn't matter.
Great song... LOVE the ocean sounds... Very peaceful.
- Biggoron on May 5, 2004
- Biggoron on May 5, 2004
ive always loved the windfish lullaby. i almost died when i first
heard it at the end of the game completed, and thats just on the
gameboys sound system. the song was brought to life with the
instruments. and the waves are lovely. a truly great lullaby.
- KidNamedLox on February 22, 2004
- KidNamedLox on February 22, 2004
Lullaby is right. this thing nearly put me to sleep. Not because it
was to slow, but because Hermit did such a good job of making this
sound like a lullaby. Waves were a very nice touch. This remix isnt
perfect but a great one nontheless. Now if youll excuse me (yawns)
im going to take a nap
- Icct Hedrix on October 12, 2003
- Icct Hedrix on October 12, 2003
A truly beautiful piece. I love the waves, it makes the remix all
the more soothing. Definitely recommended, especially if you need
some relaxation time.
For some reason, it reminds me of a beach, only very foggy and misty, and it's about 6:00 in the morning, no one else around but you.
That's just me though.
Hermit! Remix more, now! :wink:
- PlatformerMastah on August 24, 2003
For some reason, it reminds me of a beach, only very foggy and misty, and it's about 6:00 in the morning, no one else around but you.
That's just me though.
Hermit! Remix more, now! :wink:
- PlatformerMastah on August 24, 2003
...this mix delivers on all fronts. It comes and goes like a dream,
which realy helps it out since Link's Awakening was one big dream.
Wonderfully orchestrated, it adds alot of imagination to the
original, given that the gameboy didn't have the highest quality of
sound. This is probably the best non-techno song on the site (at
least of all of the songs I've heard). I strongly reomend this to
anyone who's ever played this game, and to anyone who appreciates
good music...
- omarshat on March 16, 2003
- omarshat on March 16, 2003
When I've seen Ballad of Windfish remixed other times, it loses a
LOT in the translation. Hermit though keeps the slow paced spirit
and delivers the song wonderfully. The song takes a little while to
get going and really does fall apart at the end. I don't care if
it's supposed to sound neat... really dude you updated everything
else beautifully, why not make the intro more majestic and screw
that piss poor ending? I'd give it a much higher rating if you had.
4/8
- PassivePretentiousness on February 24, 2003
- PassivePretentiousness on February 24, 2003
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