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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== | ||
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{{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.'')}} | ||