Gaming medley used on the Tokyo Olympics openings ceremony

[captainkakarot64]

Wow, that sounds interesting! I suppose it makes sense that they're using video game music, since it takes place in Japan, the country where those games you just mentioned get made, along with their music.

I think it's very original to use video game music for the opening ceremony, never heard of such a thing before.

I recognized mostly the music from Chrono Trigger. I'm just waiting for some right wing columnist to talk about how vulgar and immature the Japanese have become to use video game music during the Olympics opening ceremony.

there's already someone on twitter whining that it's sexist

Where's the Pokemon and Zelda music?

I missed it too

Here's the full list; I believe it's accurate.

The Chrono Trigger character themes (Frog and Robo) stood out the most for me! I didn't recognize all of the songs, and for the broadcast I watched, I'm sure many of the songs came on while NBC was on commercial break. Still, it was pretty cool, and the game music worked surprisingly well for the Parade of Nations.

The Dragon Quest overture was a fun surprise, too.

Thanks VinnyVideo, I think the "faster, higher, stronger, together" part just after the medley is maybe supposed
to be from Mario but I'm not sure which one or maybe it's just wishfull thinking from my part.