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{{Song
{{Infobox Song
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|caption= Link playing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish"<br>in {{MM|-}}
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|inst= [[Instrument of the Sirens]] {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>[[Ocarina]] {{Exp Game|MM}}
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|powers= Awakening the [[Wind Fish]] {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>Obtaining the [[Troupe Leader's Mask]] {{Exp Game|MM}}
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|learned= [[Mabe Village]] {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>[[Milk Bar]] {{Exp Game|MM}}
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|LA= Awakening the [[Wind Fish]]
|MM= Obtaining the [[Troupe Leader's Mask]]
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The '''"Ballad of the Wind Fish"''' is a recurring song in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
The "{{Term/Store|Ballad of the Wind Fish||Series, LA, LADX, LANS}}" is a recurring song in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 120 {{Exp Game|LA}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Ballad of the Wind Fish<br/>The melody that Marin is always singing.|Inventory|LANS}}</ref>{{Name Ref|MM, TFH, LA (Cagiva), HWDE}}


==Appearances==
==Overview==
==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
In {{LA}}, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is also known as the "song of awakening,"<ref>{{Cite Text Dump|LADX|295}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Text Dump|LADX|299}}</ref> for it has the ability to awaken sleeping people. A girl named [[Marin]], who lives in [[Mabe Village]] of [[Koholint Island]], can be seen in the village's square singing the song. When [[Link]] obtains the [[Ocarina]], Marin will teach him the song. The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is used to wake [[Walrus]] blocking the entrance to the [[Yarna Desert]]. It is also used to open the [[Wind Fish's Egg]] after acquiring all [[Instrument of the Sirens]]. After defeating the [[Shadow Nightmares]], Link plays the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" to awaken the Wind Fish, making the island disappear.
The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is also known as a song of awakening in {{LA}},<ref>{{Cite|Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the egg! Her {{Color|LANS Pink|Ballad of the Wind Fish}} is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the {{Color|LANS Pink|Wind Fish}}?! The next Sirens' Instrument is in the {{Color|LANS Blue|west}}. Play your melodies so the unliving stones might hear! Show your courage! The {{Color|LANS Pink|Wind Fish}} waits for you! Hoot!|Owl|LANS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|PLAY THE EIGHT INSTRUMENTS! PLAY THE SONG OF AWAKENING!!|Wind Fish|LADX}}</ref> for it has the ability to awaken sleeping people. A girl named [[Marin]], who lives in [[Mabe Village]] of [[Koholint Island]], can be seen in the village's square singing the song. Later on during the adventure, Marin will accompany [[Link]] around the island, and will help him by singing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" to the sleeping [[Walrus]] who blocks the entrance to the [[Yarna Desert]], which will wake him up and have him move out of the way. Afterwards, Marin will be found in the square of [[Animal Village]], surrounded by Animals and still singing the song. When Link obtains the [[Ocarina]], he can talk to Marin either in Mabe Village or in Animal Village, and she will teach him the song. Playing the song on the Ocarina is necessary to open the [[Wind Fish's Egg]] after acquiring all [[Instrument of the Sirens]]. After defeating the [[Shadow Nightmares]], Link plays the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" to awaken the Wind Fish, making the island disappear.


The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" can be heard multiple times on certain occasions. In the opening scene of the game, some notes of the song can be heard playing in the background. Part of the song also plays when Link acquires any of the Eight Instruments of the Sirens. A remixed version of the song is used as the [[Southern Face Shrine]] theme. The song also plays during the final scene, the credits, the secret ending, and the game over screen.
The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" can be heard multiple times on certain occasions. In the opening scene of the game, some notes of the song can be heard playing in the background. Part of the song also plays when Link acquires any of the Eight Instruments of the Sirens. A remixed version of the song is used as the [[Southern Face Shrine]] theme. The song also plays during the final scene, the credits, the secret ending, and the game over screen.
====Lyrics====
Although the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" does not feature lyrics in {{LA|-}} itself, the {{LA|NS}} trailers feature lyrics in English, Japanese and Korean. These are the English lyrics:
{{Transcript|
Sleepers wake
Dreams will fade
Although we cling fast
Was it real?
What we saw?
I believe
Lost in dreams
We sleep on
Tossing and turning
Stay with me
By my side
Never leave
What if the worst comes?
If someday this sweet reverie ends
We too
Our memories
For real
Fade us by
Dream with me
By the sea
We watch the waves crash
Hold my hand
Think of me
And I'll fly
}}


==={{MM|-}}===
==={{MM|-}}===
In {{MM}}, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a popular song by [[The Indigo-Go's]].<ref>{{Cite|The Indigo-Go's is the popular group that we Zora are so proud of. They've put out a lot of songs. One of their hits is "Ballad of the Wind Fish." You know that song, don't you? Huh? You don't? Really? Even one that famous?|Toto|MM}}</ref> It is vastly different from the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in {{LA|-}}.  
The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a popular song by [[The Indigo-Go's]] in {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite|The Indigo-Go's is the popular group that we Zora are so proud of. They've put out a lot of songs. One of their hits is "Ballad of the Wind Fish." You know that song, don't you? Huh? You don't? Really? Even one that famous?|Toto|MM}}</ref> It is vastly different from the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in {{LA|-}}.  


While in the [[Milk Bar]], [[Toto]], the manager of the Indigo-Go's, asks Link to play the song as a sound check,<ref>{{Cite|We were scheduled to do a show, but it got canceled. This place has a reputation for being a great live venue, so it's a shame. I'd like to do a sound check, though. I just want to see what it would have been like... Hey, you! Could you help me with a performance?|Toto|MM}}</ref> with each part of the song played by one of Link's transformations. [[Gorman]], who also sits in the Milk Bar, becomes nostalgic upon hearing the song and, as thanks for playing it, rewards Link with the [[Troupe Leader's Mask]].
While in the [[Milk Bar]], [[Toto]], the manager of the Indigo-Go's, asks Link to play the song as a sound check,<ref>{{Cite|We were scheduled to do a show, but it got canceled. This place has a reputation for being a great live venue, so it's a shame. I'd like to do a sound check, though. I just want to see what it would have been like... Hey, you! Could you help me with a performance?|Toto|MM}}</ref> with each part of the song played by one of Link's transformations. [[Gorman]], who also sits in the Milk Bar, becomes nostalgic upon hearing the song and, as thanks for playing it, rewards Link with the [[Troupe Leader's Mask]].


====Notes====
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==={{TFH|-}}===
==={{TFH|-}}===
In {{TFH}}, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from {{LA|-}} is one of the many tunes the [[Lucky Lobby Ball]] plays when hit with the [[Sword]].
The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from {{LA|-}} is one of the many tunes the [[Lucky Lobby Ball]] plays when hit with the [[Sword]] in {{TFH}}.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{LA|-}} (Cagiva)===
In volume 1 of the {{LA|Cagiva}}, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Marin|link}} sings the "{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Ballad of the Wind Fish}}" for {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link|link}} while at {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Toronbo Shores|link}}. According to her, it is a song passed down {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Koholint Island|link}} and is loved by the animals at {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Animal Village|link}}. In volume 2, {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} plays the song on the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Ocarina|link}} alongside the eight {{Plural|LA (Cagiva)|Instrument of the Sirens|link}} in order to open the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Wind Fish's Egg|link}}. After the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Wind Fish|link}} appears, he asks {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} to play the "{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Ballad of the Wind Fish}}" so they wake up together. As {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Link}} plays the song, the inhabitants of {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Koholint Island}} sing along while the {{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Koholint Island|display= Island}} disappears.
==={{HW|-}}===
==={{HW|-}}===
In {{HW}}, part of [[Marin]]'s moveset when wielding the [[Bell#Hyrule Warriors|Bell]] includes her singing part of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish," creating a blast of water that damages enemies.
In {{HW}}, part of [[Marin]]'s moveset when wielding the [[Bell#Hyrule Warriors|Bell]] includes her singing part of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish", creating a blast of water that damages enemies. Her pre-fight intro features her singing part of the ballad.
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A remix of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from {{LA|-}} was meant to appear in {{SSBB}} but was later dropped.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= July 15, 2015|url= https://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl#Missing_Music|title= Super Smash Bros. Brawl Missing Music|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref>
*A remix of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from {{LA|-}} was meant to appear in {{SSBB}} but was later dropped.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= |published= |retrieved= July 15, 2015|url= https://tcrf.net/Super_Smash_Bros._Brawl#Missing_Music|title= Super Smash Bros. Brawl Missing Music|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref>


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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|frC=
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|frF= Balade du Poisson-Rêve {{Exp Game|LA}}<br>Ballade to Poisson du Vent {{Exp Game|MM}}
|frFM= Ballad of the Dream Fish<br>Ballad of the Wind Fish
|de= {{De|Ballade vom Windfisch}}
|deM= Ballad of the Wind Fish
|hu=
|huM=
|it= Ballata del pesce vento {{Exp Game|MM3D}}
|itM= Ballad of the Wind Fish
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:LADX Ballad of the Wind Fish.png|Link playing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in {{LA|-}}
File:LA (Cagiva) Ballad of the Wind Fish.jpg|{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Marin}} singing the "{{Term|LA (Cagiva)|Ballad of the Wind Fish}}" from the {{LA|-}} manga by Ataru Cagiva
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Music Gallery===
===Video Gallery===
<gallery>
{{Youtube|p7_2nNy1r6I|200|"Ballad of the Wind Fish" with English lyrics from {{LA|NS|-}}}}
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Marin.ogg|Marin singing
{{Youtube|R7MaG07acAA|200|"Ballad of the Wind Fish" with Japanese lyrics from {{LA|NS|-}}}}
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Link and Marin Duet.ogg|Link and Marin duet
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Ocarina.ogg|The ballad played on the Ocarina
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn.ogg|The ballad played with two Instruments of the Sirens
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn Bell.ogg|The ballad played with three Instruments of the Sirens
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn Bell Harp.ogg|The ballad played with four Instruments of the Sirens
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn Bell Harp Marimba.ogg|The ballad played with five Instruments of the Sirens
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn Bell Harp Marimba Triangle.ogg|The ballad played with six Instruments of the Sirens
File:Ballad of the Wind Fish Cello Horn Bell Harp Marimba Triangle Organ.ogg|The ballad played with seven Instruments of the Sirens
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
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{{Songs}}
{{LA Songs}}
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|songs= LA, LADX, LANS, MM, MM3D, TFH, HW, HWL, HWDE
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The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a recurring song in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][name references needed]

Overview

Link's Awakening

The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is also known as a song of awakening in Link's Awakening,[3][4] for it has the ability to awaken sleeping people. A girl named Marin, who lives in Mabe Village of Koholint Island, can be seen in the village's square singing the song. Later on during the adventure, Marin will accompany Link around the island, and will help him by singing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" to the sleeping Walrus who blocks the entrance to the Yarna Desert, which will wake him up and have him move out of the way. Afterwards, Marin will be found in the square of Animal Village, surrounded by Animals and still singing the song. When Link obtains the Ocarina, he can talk to Marin either in Mabe Village or in Animal Village, and she will teach him the song. Playing the song on the Ocarina is necessary to open the Wind Fish's Egg after acquiring all Instrument of the Sirens. After defeating the Shadow Nightmares, Link plays the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" to awaken the Wind Fish, making the island disappear.

The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" can be heard multiple times on certain occasions. In the opening scene of the game, some notes of the song can be heard playing in the background. Part of the song also plays when Link acquires any of the Eight Instruments of the Sirens. A remixed version of the song is used as the Southern Face Shrine theme. The song also plays during the final scene, the credits, the secret ending, and the game over screen.

Lyrics

Although the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" does not feature lyrics in Link's Awakening itself, the Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch trailers feature lyrics in English, Japanese and Korean. These are the English lyrics:

Sleepers wake
Dreams will fade
Although we cling fast
Was it real?
What we saw?
I believe
Lost in dreams
We sleep on
Tossing and turning
Stay with me
By my side
Never leave
What if the worst comes?
If someday this sweet reverie ends
We too
Our memories
For real
Fade us by
Dream with me
By the sea
We watch the waves crash
Hold my hand
Think of me
And I'll fly

Majora's Mask

The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a popular song by The Indigo-Go's in Majora's Mask.[5] It is vastly different from the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in Link's Awakening.

While in the Milk Bar, Toto, the manager of the Indigo-Go's, asks Link to play the song as a sound check,[6] with each part of the song played by one of Link's transformations. Gorman, who also sits in the Milk Bar, becomes nostalgic upon hearing the song and, as thanks for playing it, rewards Link with the Troupe Leader's Mask.

Notes

Character Notes
Link
OoT C Up Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Left Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png 
Deku Link
OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Down Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Left Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png 
Goron Link
OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Down Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png 
Zora Link
OoT C Up Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Down Ocarina Icon.png OoT A Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Up Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Left Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Right Ocarina Icon.png OoT C Down Ocarina Icon.png 

Tri Force Heroes

The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from Link's Awakening is one of the many tunes the Lucky Lobby Ball plays when hit with the Sword in Tri Force Heroes.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

In volume 1 of the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Marin sings the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" for Link while at Toronbo Shores. According to her, it is a song passed down Koholint Island and is loved by the animals at Animal Village. In volume 2, Link plays the song on the Ocarina alongside the eight Instruments of the Sirens in order to open the Wind Fish's Egg. After the Wind Fish appears, he asks Link to play the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" so they wake up together. As Link plays the song, the inhabitants of Koholint Island sing along while the Island disappears.

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, part of Marin's moveset when wielding the Bell includes her singing part of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish", creating a blast of water that damages enemies. Her pre-fight intro features her singing part of the ballad.

Trivia

  • A remix of the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from Link's Awakening was meant to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl but was later dropped.[7]

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
风鱼之歌 (Fēng yú zhī gē) (LANS)[11] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Ballade vom Windfisch (LANS)Ballad of the Wind Fish
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Ballata del Pesce Vento (LA | LADX)[9]
  • Ballata del pesce vento (LANS | MM3D)[8]
  • Wind Fish Ballad
  • Ballad of the wind fish
The Republic of Korea
Korean
바람의 몰고기 (Baram-ui Molgogi) (LANS)[10] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Marin singing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

    Marin singing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

Video Gallery

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"Ballad of the Wind Fish" with English lyrics from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch
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"Ballad of the Wind Fish" with Japanese lyrics from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 120 (LA)
  2. ↑ "Ballad of the Wind Fish
    The melody that Marin is always singing.    " — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. ↑ "Hoot! That girl sang her song in front of the egg! Her Ballad of the Wind Fish is a song of awakening! Did she actually intend to wake the Wind Fish?! The next Sirens' Instrument is in the west. Play your melodies so the unliving stones might hear! Show your courage! The Wind Fish waits for you! Hoot!" — Owl (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  4. ↑ "PLAY THE EIGHT INSTRUMENTS! PLAY THE SONG OF AWAKENING!!" — Wind Fish (Link's Awakening DX)
  5. ↑ "The Indigo-Go's is the popular group that we Zora are so proud of. They've put out a lot of songs. One of their hits is "Ballad of the Wind Fish." You know that song, don't you? Huh? You don't? Really? Even one that famous?" — Toto (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "We were scheduled to do a show, but it got canceled. This place has a reputation for being a great live venue, so it's a shame. I'd like to do a sound check, though. I just want to see what it would have been like... Hey, you! Could you help me with a performance?" — Toto (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ Super Smash Bros. Brawl Missing Music , The Cutting Room Floor, retrieved July 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ "È il loro pezzo forte... La "Ballata del pesce vento"!" — Toto (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  9. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 96
  10. ↑ "바람의 몰고기" — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Korean localization)
  11. ↑ "来听听这首风鱼之歌吧！" — Marin (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Simplified Chinese localization)
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