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| One of the most popular organ pieces ever composed is '''''Toccata and Fugue In D Minor (BWV 565)''''', traditionally ascribed to [[Johann Sebastian Bach]], though some scholars think it is misattributed. This particular tune is often seen when a game calls for a more spooky mood due to the song's appearance in horror-related pop-culture. | | One of the most popular organ pieces ever composed is '''''Toccata and Fugue In D Minor (BWV 565)''''', traditionally ascribed to [[Johann Sebastian Bach]], though some scholars think it is misattributed. This particular tune is often seen when a game calls for a more spooky mood due to the song's appearance in horror-related pop-culture. |
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One of the most popular organ pieces ever composed is Toccata and Fugue In D Minor (BWV 565), traditionally ascribed to Johann Sebastian Bach, though some scholars think it is misattributed. This particular tune is often seen when a game calls for a more spooky mood due to the song's appearance in horror-related pop-culture.
Games
Donkey Kong Jr. (ARC)
The tune plays at the start of the game. Note: This tune is not in the NES port of the game.
Gyruss (A8)
Tracks 1, 2 and 4 in the SAP file.
Gyruss (C64)
Tracks 1, 2 and 4 in the SID file.
Dracula (C64)
Track 1 in the SID file.
Friday the 13th (C64)
Track 3 in the SID file.
The Halley Mission (C64)
Track 1 in the SID file.
Antics (C64)
Track 1 in the SID file.
Apartment of Mystery (C64)
Track 1 in the SID file.
King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne (DOS)
You'll hear Toccata and Fugue In D Minor upon entering Dracula's castle on the island in the center of the poisoned lake. Despite Dracula being a classic villain, he's disappointingly easy to vanquish in this game. The song is Sound.003 in the game files.
Both versions of the tune have been recorded, the 3 voice version and the PC speaker version.
Gyruss (FDS)
There are two versions of the song, one that plays during the game's introduction, the other at the map screen. Tracks 1 and 2 in the NSF file.
Rough Ranger (ARC)
Gyruss (NES)
There are two versions of the song, one that plays during the game's introduction, the other at the map screen. Tracks 1 and 2 in the NSF file.
Battle of Olympus (NES)
Track 15 in the NSF file.
Captain Comic: The Adventure (NES)
Castle of Deceit (NES)
Monster Bash (DOS)
Pieces of Toccata and Fugue In D Minor can be heard at the beginning of the song Bach Bash, but rest of the song sounds original. Bach in the title of the song apparently refers to the original composer, Johann Sebastian Bach
Ren and Stimpy Show: Time Warp (SNES)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All (NDS)
Sheet Music
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