Ballad of the Wind Fish
Template:Song The "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a recurring song in The Legend of Zelda series.
Appearances
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is also known as the "song of awakening,"[1][2] 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" 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.
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" is a popular song by The Indigo-Go's.[3] 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,[4] 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 |
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| Link |    |
| Deku Link |   |
| Goron Link | |
| Zora Link | |
Tri Force Heroes
In 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.
Other Appearances
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.
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.[5]
- The Hyrule Castle theme in Breath of the Wild is inspired by "Ballad of the Wind Fish" from Link's Awakening.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
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FrenchEU | Balade du Poisson-Rêve (LA) Ballade to Poisson du Vent (MM) |
Ballad of the Dream Fish Ballad of the Wind Fish |
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German | Ballade vom Windfisch | Ballad of the Wind Fish |
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Italian | Ballata del pesce vento (MM3D) | Ballad of the Wind Fish |
Gallery
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Link playing the "Ballad of the Wind Fish" in Link's Awakening
Music Gallery
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Marin singing
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Link and Marin duet
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The ballad played on the Ocarina
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The ballad played with two Instruments of the Sirens
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The ballad played with three Instruments of the Sirens
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The ballad played with four Instruments of the Sirens
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The ballad played with five Instruments of the Sirens
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The ballad played with six Instruments of the Sirens
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The ballad played with seven Instruments of the Sirens
References
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- ↑ "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)
- ↑ "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)
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