113 - Dragon Quest: Symposium of Sound
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A podcast appears! Fight? Spell? Parry? Item? JAM. The music of Dragon Quest, largely composed by the late Koichi Sugiyama, combines a classical sensibility with a flair for the dramatic, with tracks ranging from serene world map tunes to pop-inspired tracks for naming your hero. And let's not forget the timeless fanfare, one of the most recognizable themes in RPGs. Today, four intrepid would-be heroes gathered at Ruida's tavern to discuss the music of Dragon Quest, eager to celebrate the music of the first Japanese RPG series. Featuring: Michael Sollosi, Audra Bowling, Gio Castillo, Mario Garcia; Edited by Jono Logan TracklistPart 1 - “Angels, Demons, and Dragons, oh my!”0:10:02 - Light through the Leaves of Love [Symphonic] (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition0:12:11 - Audra - Protectors of the Starry Sky (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest IX OST Part 2 - “Do Dragons Dream of Electric Slimes?”0:31:01 - Happy Humming (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation0:33:47 - Battle for the Glory (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen DS OST Part 3 - “Dragon Quest III’s Company”0:49:13 - Adventure (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest III Symphonic Suite (2005 Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra version)0:52:28 - Town (Night) (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest III Part 4 - “Dragon Quest: Origins”1:10:13 - Only Lonely Boy (Koichi Sugiyama) - Suite Dragon Quest II (1987 Tokyo Strings Ensemble version)1:13:29 - Town of Alefgard (Koichi Sugiyama) - Dragon Quest (Game Boy Color)1:34:26 - Gio’s bonus track! Album links for places to buy, stream, and more are available in our post on RPGFan. Get in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: [email protected]: @rpgfancomInstagram: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom
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