![]() ![]() It often deviates from the original melody, with off notes, and sometimes seemingly random notes in the middle. Add to that, there are many dissonances with the original melody, which the organ roughly follows. It does not belong in a marching band, creating an out-of-place feel. Organ (Navy) - The organ is very different to all other instruments up to this point. This results in the main melody sounding more low-pitched and serious, given the strength of the Olive tank. ![]() Trombone (Olive) - This melody is almost identical as the Piccolo until the end, when it reverts to the "counter" melody played by the Tuba and Trumpet. It is high pitched to represent the small Orange Tank. However, there is some melody with this instrument too. Harmonica (Orange) - Provides more melodic information, mostly by augmenting the chords of the original melody. The bells may represent the "hissing" of the gas attacks. Sleigh Bells (Green) - Played in most beats to add yet another percussive instrument. Towards the end, the melody lines up with the original, ending in a triumphant blast. It is at times similar to the original melody, but often differs considerably. Trumpet (Maroon) - The trumpet provides the secondary melody, which runs counter to the first. Ryde Cymbal (Lilac) - A subtle addition to the percussion, to note the timid nature of this tank.Ĭrash 2 (Rose) - A much louder and more present crash symbol, again meant to represent explosions.īass Drum (Cyan) - A loud thundering bass drum line which is played on every single beat. In the final section, its melody runs counter to the main melody, which will serve as a foundation for later instruments. Tuba (Brown) - Another augmentation to the main melody. Tubular Bells (Lime) - The first melodic contribution to the music since the Piccolo, augmenting the main melody. Snare 2 (Teal) - An alternate snare line, enriching the percussion.Ĭrash 1 (Purple) - A subtle, quiet crash symbol added, to represent the explosive power of the Purple Tank.įloor Tom (Red) - Another new drum, further enriching the bass of the percussion. Triangle (Yellow) - Provides the "Ding" sound you hear on some beats. Piccolo (Celeste) - This flute provides the main melody. If there are only Grey Tanks on the screen, only this instrument will be heard. It repeats throughout the duration of the music loop. Snare 1 (Grey) - This is the repeating rhythm that is heard at the start of the level. The music stops instantly when the player dies, or the level is won.īelow is a list of the instrument's name, followed by the lowest tank in brackets that plays that instrument. Likewise, if a new tank is added, such as through a Tank Egg or a promotion from the Commander, new instruments will be immediately added. If all the tanks that play a particular instrument are killed, that instrument will stop playing immediately. Essentially, each tank has a list of instruments that will play if that tank is present, or if there are 2 or 3 of that tank present. ![]() However, the missing instruments may be added if there are multiple of that tank on the screen, or if there is a lower ranked tank on that screen which plays that instrument. With higher ranked tanks, if that tank is the only tank left, not all instruments up to that point will play. The tank's corresponding instrument will only play if that tank or a "higher" tank is present on the screen. Most unique tank types add a new instrument to the mix. In Boss stages, the music is always in the minor mode. Notably, the music is in the unusual 5/4 meter. It is mostly in a major mode, however some bars switch to other modes, including Mixolydian and Aeolian (minor). ![]() It is written in the key of C and plays at a steady tempo of 120 bpm. Each loop, barring the introductory "Get Ready." snare line, is 22.5 seconds long. The music plays on a loop consisting of nine bars. Motifs from the Wii Play Tanks theme can be head. The main theme of Micro Tanks takes its inspiration from the original Wii Play Tanks game, with its two most basic instruments being a repeating rhythmic snare line, and a piccolo flute, with additional instruments added with each tank. ![]()
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