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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZ6tXwEX-M

I watch a lot of videos like this that go into detail about the themes, patterns, and possible intents in classic video game music. They offer some very cool and interesting explanations, such as at 0:49 when he compares the constant presence of the high notes to a lighthouse, serving as a beacon so that you don't feel intimidated or overwhelmed.

Ideas like that certainly sound plausible, but I often wonder whether they're actually accurate and that was truly the intent when the music was written. But I suppose that's probably why they call it music theory.