Why the Shadow Temple's Music in Ocarina of Time is so Uncomfortable

Why the Shadow Temple's Music in Ocarina of Time is so Uncomfortable

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
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The Shadow Temple in Ocarina of Time is a dungeon that many players look back on with frustration. The Shadow Temple's Theme is very unnerving on purpose, making you feel uncomfortable as you delve deeper towards the dungeon boss, Bongo Bongo. Why is that? What are some theories about this place and what inspirations does the Shadow Temple's music take from the real world? I present to you, "Why the Shadow Temple's Theme is so Uncomfortable."

Music analysis starts at 5:40

Gameplay footage from the N64 version sourced via NintendoMovies walkthrough:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyzyMcgCS1E

Here is an excellent article I recommend on the architecture of the temple: https://www.architectureofzelda.com/the-shadow-temple.html

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