Video Game Music Pops Up At 2021 Tokyo Olympics Opening
Several video game themes from different series were played during the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
The themes from Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter are amongst those included in the video game music medley being played as the athletes enter the stadium at the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. #Olympics #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/dwl1MI84CX
— J-Pop Project News (@JPopProjectNews) July 23, 2021
The full tracklist of songsplayed during the opening ceremonies are as follows:
- Soulcalibur – “The Brave New Stage of History”
- SaGa series – “The Orchestral SaGa – Legend of Music”
- NieR – “Song of the Ancients”
- Gradius (Nemesis) – “01 ACT I-1”
- Kingdom Hearts – “Hero’s Fanfare”
- Phantasy Star Universe – “Guardians”
- Final Fantasy – “MAIN THEME”
- Winning Eleven (Pro Evolution Soccer) – “eFootball walk-on theme”
- Sonic the Hedgehog – “Star Light Zone”
- Chrono Trigger – “Robo’s Theme”
- Monster Hunter – “Wind of Departure”
- Tales of series – “Pomp and Majesty”
- Ace Combat – “First Flight”
- Chrono Trigger – “Frog’s Theme”
- Dragon Quest – “Overture: Roto’s Theme”
- Final Fantasy – “Victory Fanfare”
- Tales of series – “Sorey’s Theme – The Shepherd”
- Monster Hunter – “Proof of a Hero”
- Kingdom Hearts – “Olympus Coliseum”
With nostalgic atmosphere setting in, netizens took it to Twitter to show their stamp of approval for the surprising move by the Olympic organizers.
Dude, I wish I could have watched the entire parade of nations.
Japan on the good shit playing all the video game music, this list is nuts https://t.co/4LVu8ALRKw
— Lord Harj, King of the Apes (@TheRealHarjotB) July 24, 2021
I never thought I’d see the day when Olympic athletes walk in the Parade of Nations with my favorite video game theme music playing in the background. ❤️ #Olympics #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/PrMsBVSWYy pic.twitter.com/Mw13rPkZhL
— Nora 🌱 (@ifnotnora) July 23, 2021
it's so surreal to hear video game themes in the opening ceremony of the olympics!!
— richie (@SuperRichie64) July 23, 2021
Using JRPG / video game music in the #Olympics opening ceremony is inspired. All these game series like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Chrono Trigger have uplifting and inspiring themes that fit so well with the Olympic spirit
— dom nook (@DDBilham) July 23, 2021
Famed Japanese video game track composer and pianist Yoko Shimomura also tweeted it was an honor to hear the tracks in the opening of one of the greatest sporting spectacles of the world.
“[Translated to English]”Olympus Coliseum” and “Hero’s Fanfare” from “Kingdom Hearts” were played in the game music medley of the player entrance songs! It’s a great honor for me. I saw it in the rear tie. Thank you for your immediate congratulations,” Shimomura tweeted.
選手の皆さんの笑顔、お茶目なアクション、見てる私も笑顔になりました。そんな皆さんの足取りを少しでも彩ることができたなら、これ以上の喜びはありません。本当に嬉しいです。
— Yoko Shimomura｜下村陽子 (@midiplex) July 23, 2021
“[Translated to English] The smiles of the players, the playful actions, and the smiles I saw made me smile. If I could color your footsteps even a little, I wouldn’t be more than happy. I’m really happy,” Shimomura replied to another Tweet.
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