Why Snowhead Temple's Music in Majora's Mask is so Uncomfortable

Despite being set in a bright, snowy region, the music of Snowhead Temple is actually rather dark and uncomfortable. Why is it? And how did Koji Kondo compose such an uncomfortable song for the Snowhead Temple theme, while barely using any instruments? Please enjoy the next entry in our Zelda Dungeon design and music analysis series! This time we focus on Snowhead Temple of Majora's Mask.

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Music Analysis starts at 4:08

Some footage of the N64 version sourced from Zor Zelda's walkthrough:    • Zelda Majora's Mask 100% Walkthrough ...  

Footage of 3DS version sourced from Zelda Master's walkthrough:    • The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D...  

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