Various - Threshold Of A Dream A Musical Interpretation Of The Legend Of Zelda Links Awakening

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Review by Mel Kaye

Threshold of a Dream: A Musical Interpretation of The Legend of Zelda – Link’s Awakening Review Let’s cut to the chase: Threshold of a Dream is one heck of an album. Released in 2010 by OverClocked Remix, this tribute to Link’s Awakening isn’t just your run-of-the-mill remix collection—it’s like someone took all the feels from Kazumi Totaka and Koji Kondo’s original soundtrack, threw them into a blender with jazz, electronic, rock, and classical vibes, then hit puree. What comes out? Something that sounds both nostalgic and refreshingly new. The genres are as wild as a Cucco on caffeine—ambient minimalism meets symphonic rock, modern classical gets cozy with chiptune. It’s basically the musical equivalent of Link trying to wake up Wind Fish while dodging Moblins. And honestly? It works. Like, really works. Standout Tracks That Stick Now, I could ramble about every track (and trust me, there’s plenty worth raving about), but let’s zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me harder than a Poe haunting Hyrule Castle. First up: "This Cave Is Creepy (The Tail Cave)." Oh man, if you’ve ever been scared of dark dungeons—and who hasn’t?—this track nails it. The composers take the original spooky vibe of Tail Cave and crank it up to eleven. There’s this eerie blend of ambient synths and creeping basslines that makes you feel like something’s lurking around the corner. But instead of running away screaming, you’re vibing so hard you forget to be scared. By the time the strings kick in halfway through, it’s less “OMG monsters!” and more “Wow, even creepiness can sound beautiful.” Then there’s "Sunrise in Mabe (Mabe Village)." This one hits different. Imagine waking up early, stepping outside, and seeing the sun rise over Koholint Island. Now imagine that moment set to music. That’s what this track does. It starts soft, almost dreamy, like those lazy mornings when you don’t wanna leave bed yet. Then BAM!—a swell of uplifting melodies crashes in, and suddenly you’re ready to grab your sword, fight some baddies, or at least make yourself breakfast. It’s cheerful without being cheesy, emotional without being sappy. Basically, it’s perfect. Why Does This Album Work So Well? What makes Threshold of A Dream special isn’t just its technical brilliance; it’s how personal it feels. These aren’t just remixes—they’re reinterpretations. Each track takes a piece of Link’s Awakening and gives it a fresh spin, whether it’s turning Tal Tal Heights into a soaring anthem or giving Shadow Battles a fierce melancholy edge. You can tell everyone involved poured their hearts into this project, which is kinda ironic for a game about waking up a giant sleeping whale-dragon thing. And hey, props to OverClocked Remix for pulling together such a diverse lineup of styles. One minute you’re floating through ambient soundscapes, the next you’re headbanging to symphonic rock. It’s chaotic, sure, but in the best possible way. Kinda like playing Link’s Awakening blindfolded. Final Thoughts So yeah, Threshold of a Dream isn’t just another video game remix album—it’s a love letter to anyone who’s ever gotten lost in Koholint Island’s weirdness. Listening to it feels like revisiting old memories while discovering new ones. If anything, my only complaint is that now I want to replay Link’s Awakening, and I don’t have time for that kind of commitment right now. Oh, and here’s a random thought to leave you with: Did anyone else notice how much Richard’s Villa sounds like it should come with free wine tasting? Just saying. Cheers to great music!

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Artist: Various
Album: Threshold Of A Dream A Musical Interpretation Of The Legend Of Zelda Links Awakening
Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Sunrise In Mabe (Mabe Village)4:08
I Don't Know Who I Am Anymore (Player Select)7:56
Climb My Mountain, This High (Tal Tal Heights)3:40
Oceanfront View (House)2:23
The Beginning Of The Tail (The Tail Cave)4:21
Animal Counterpoint (Animal Village)5:00
Lucidic (Koholint Island)3:23
Liftin' Them Pots (The Bottle Grotto)4:10
Spare Key (Key Cavern)3:55
Beneath (Shadow Battles)3:30
Full Moon Cello (The Tail Cave)5:49
Villa (Richard's Villa)3:38
House Of Frogs (Richard's Villa)3:48
This Cave Is Creepy (The Tail Cave)3:56
Facies Templum (Face Shrine)4:50
The Wind Outside (The Egg)4:20
Eagle Tower (Eagle's Tower)3:44
Sköldpaddsklippan (Turtle Rock)4:07
Threshold Of A Dream (Title)3:14
Inception (Shadow Battles)4:06
The Vision Of The Wind Fish (Ballad Of The Wind Fish)6:09
Fierce Melancholy of the Woods (Mysterious Forest)4:30
Voices Of The Deep (Catfish's Maw)3:09
Evigilo Insperatus (Dream Shrine)4:26
The Feather's Reflection (Eagle's Tower)5:19

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Credits

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Composed ByKazumi Totaka, Koji Kondo, Kozue Ishikawa, Minako Hamano

Notes

All songs come from the 1993 Nintendo release, "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening" (Game Boy).

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Threshold Of A Dream: A Musical Interpretation Of The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening* is a wild mashup of genres and styles. Imagine jazz, electronic, rock, and classical music colliding in one place. It’s like a musical kaleidoscope inspired by the legendary game. Released in 2010 by OverClocked Remix, it features tracks that reimagine the original tunes composed by Kazumi Totaka, Koji Kondo, and others. One standout piece, *"The Vision Of The Wind Fish (Ballad Of The Wind Fish)"*, takes the emotional core of the game’s theme and transforms it into something hauntingly beautiful. Fans of the game or experimental music will find this album a treasure trove of creativity.