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The '''''Overture''''' is a recurring theme by [[Kōichi Sugiyama]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is often played in the opening titles of each game and is known by many as the '''Dragon Quest March'''. Today, it is as recognizable as the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Prologue Prologue] from the [[Final Fantasy]] games. | The '''''Overture''''' is a recurring theme by [[Kōichi Sugiyama]] in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series. It is often played in the opening titles of each game and is known by many as the '''Dragon Quest March'''. Today, it is as recognizable as the [http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Prologue Prologue] from the ''[[Final Fantasy]]'' games. | ||
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==List of Appearances== | ==List of Appearances== | ||
[[File:March Dragon Quest detail.png|right|thumb|Artwork portraying the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]], the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], and the [[Prince of Cannock]] marching along; a representation of the ''Overture''.|250px]] | [[File:March Dragon Quest detail.png|right|thumb|Artwork portraying the [[Hero (Dragon Quest II)|Hero]], the [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], and the [[Prince of Cannock]] marching along; a representation of the ''Overture''.|250px]] | ||
The ''Overture'' has appeared in the following games: | The ''Overture'' has appeared in the following games: | ||
* {{DQ}} (all versions) | *{{DQ}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ2}} (all versions) | *{{DQ2}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ3}} (all versions) | *{{DQ3}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ4}} (all versions) | *{{DQ4}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ5}} (all versions) | *{{DQ5}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ6}} (all versions) | *{{DQ6}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ7}} (all versions) | *{{DQ7}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ8}} (all versions) | *{{DQ8}} (all versions) | ||
* {{DQ9}} | *{{DQ9}} | ||
* {{DQ10}} | *{{DQ10}} | ||
* [[Dragon Quest Builders]] | *''[[Dragon Quest Builders]]'' | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Part of the ''Overture'' can be heard during "The Time of Decisive Battle," the final battle theme from | *Part of the ''Overture'' can be heard during "The Time of Decisive Battle," the final battle theme from {{DQ9}}. | ||
*The ''Overture'' can also be found in the PC98 title the 4.6 Billion Year Story: Theory of Evolution. This is due in part by Sugiyama composing the music for that game as well. The location of the song's appearance is during a battle against a blue dinosaur named "Sugiyaman," named after Sugiyama himself. | *The ''Overture'' can also be found in the PC98 title the 4.6 Billion Year Story: Theory of Evolution. This is due in part by Sugiyama composing the music for that game as well. The location of the song's appearance is during a battle against a blue dinosaur named "Sugiyaman," named after Sugiyama himself. | ||
* | *Kōichi Sugiyama himself claims that he composed the ''Overture'' in around five minutes. | ||
* In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the ending phrase of the ''Overture'' is heard as the official victory theme of the ''Dragon Quest'' series. | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the ending phrase of the ''Overture'' is heard as the official victory theme of the ''Dragon Quest'' series. | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
{{VideoGallery/Start}} | {{VideoGallery/Start}} | ||
{{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLUDMrmjgjQ&index=25&list=PL49207A67C68DE4EB|description=The original version of the ''Overture'' as seen in the [[NES]] version of {{DQ}},.}} | {{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLUDMrmjgjQ&index=25&list=PL49207A67C68DE4EB|description=The original version of the ''Overture'' as seen in the [[Nintendo Entertainment Version|NES]] version of {{DQ}},.}} | ||
{{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzdMbwRIjSc&list=PL9CB331D9AC520552&index=36|description=The ''Overture'' as it appears in the [[NES]] version of {{DQ4}}. (''Note the different introduction.'')}} | {{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzdMbwRIjSc&list=PL9CB331D9AC520552&index=36|description=The ''Overture'' as it appears in the [[NES]] version of {{DQ4}}. (''Note the different introduction.'')}} | ||
{{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq4Hp_L0gdA|description=The ''Overture'' as heard in the opening of {{DQ9}}. (''Note how the introduction was changed once more.'')}} | {{VideoGallery/Item|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq4Hp_L0gdA|description=The ''Overture'' as heard in the opening of {{DQ9}}. (''Note how the introduction was changed once more.'')}} | ||
Revision as of 20:49, 26 January 2020
The Overture is a recurring theme by Kōichi Sugiyama in the Dragon Quest series. It is often played in the opening titles of each game and is known by many as the Dragon Quest March. Today, it is as recognizable as the Prologue from the Final Fantasy games.
List of Appearances
Artwork portraying the Hero, the Princess of Moonbrooke, and the Prince of Cannock marching along; a representation of the Overture.
The Overture has appeared in the following games:
- Dragon Quest (all versions)
- Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line (all versions)
- Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation (all versions)
- Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (all versions)
- Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (all versions)
- Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (all versions)
- Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past (all versions)
- Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (all versions)
- Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
- Dragon Quest X
- Dragon Quest Builders
Trivia
- Part of the Overture can be heard during "The Time of Decisive Battle," the final battle theme from Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.
- The Overture can also be found in the PC98 title the 4.6 Billion Year Story: Theory of Evolution. This is due in part by Sugiyama composing the music for that game as well. The location of the song's appearance is during a battle against a blue dinosaur named "Sugiyaman," named after Sugiyama himself.
- Kōichi Sugiyama himself claims that he composed the Overture in around five minutes.
- In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the ending phrase of the Overture is heard as the official victory theme of the Dragon Quest series.
Videos
