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Sea Breeze from Dragon Quest IV gets a glow-up in this deep dive—originally crammed onto the NES sound chip, composer Koichi Sugiyama’s score blooms into a full orchestral wonder that practically oozes Debussy’s impressionist vibes. The video unpacks exactly how those dreamy textures, lush harmonies, and coloristic flourishes were hiding in the 8-bit original and come alive in the symphonic arrangement.
By pitting the NES rendition against the grand orchestral version, you’ll catch all the juicy contrasts in timbre, dynamics, and arrangement tricks that give Sea Breeze its magical, transportive quality. Whether you’re a game music geek or just love a bit of French-flavored orchestration, this breakdown is a breezy ride through tonal magic.
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Music YouTube
Music YouTube | Sciencx (2025-08-27T14:05:28+00:00) 8-Bit Music Theory: it’s not Debussy, it’s Dragon Quest. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/08/27/8-bit-music-theory-its-not-debussy-its-dragon-quest/
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