Seafolk Village – Pokémon Sun/Moon

About game/music

This is “Seafolk Village” from RPG “Pokémon Sun/Moon”(2016 3DS), developed by Game Freak, published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
This is composed by Minako Adachi.

“Pokémon Sun/Moon” is the 7th generation of mainstream Pokémon game.
In this title, the adventure takes place in the Alola region, which is inspired by Hawaii.
Compared to the previous generation, the main changes were as follows;

  • Introduction of Z-Moves, a powerful special move
  • Elimination of Mega Evolution
  • Introduction of the regional form

This song is used in the area of the city same name as song title.

Analyzing

bar2

  • iv in major key (other Tabs include this)
    • one of the subdominant minor chords, which include b6th of main key.
    • It’s nostalgic or romantic.
    • Typically used following IV.
    • It’s borrowed mostly from parallel minor, but also from Mixolydian b6 or Harmonic Major (in this case, ivM7)
    • examples;
      • Continent (Sakura)Crystarise
      • Bloom – OutroENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
      • The King Lost in TimeEtrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City
      • Lonely Rolling Star – Katamari Damacy
      • Candy Constellation – Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
      • Big-Bean Vine – Kirby’s Epic Yarn
      • Costumes & Colors – Kirby’s Dream Buffet
      • Super Bell SubwayMario Kart 8
      • Shopping in Wakeport – Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
      • Badges – Pikmin Bloom
      • Dewford TownPokémon Ruby/Sapphire
      • Rustboro CityPokémon Ruby/Sapphire
      • Fortree CityPokémon Ruby/Sapphire
      • Abandoned ShipPokémon Ruby/Sapphire
      • Valor LakefrontPokémon Diamond/Pearl
      • Hearthome CityPokémon Diamond/Pearl
      • Canalave CityPokémon Diamond/Pearl
      • National Park – Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
      • Cianwood City – Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
      • Route 26 – Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver
      • Pewter City – Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
      • Castelia City – Pokémon Black2/White2
      • Marine Tube – Pokémon Black2/White2
      • Iki Town (Day) – Pokémon Sun/Moon
      • Cobalt Coastlands – Pokémon Legends: Arceus
      • Levincia – Pokémon Scarlet/Violet
      • Clear BreezeSkullgirls
      • Wave OceanSonic the Hedgehog(2006)
      • Magical Snow DaySonic Runners
      • Oh! One True LoveUndertale
      • Temmie VillageUndertale

bar 26

  • IV or IV7 in minor key (other TABs include this chord progression)
    • 6th of the minor scale is raised a semitone. This means it’s temporarily in Dorian mode.
    • It would be like drying out a damp darkness.
    • examples;
      • Lost PaintingsCastlevania Symphony of the Night
      • LancerDELTARUNE Chapter 1
      • Mother – OutroENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
      • Battlefield – Death’s CrossroadEtrian Odyssey NEXUS
      • Tumult – Twilight of All LifeEtrian Odyssey NEXUS
      • Tearing Through Heaven (Rain) – Fire Emblem: Three Houses
      • Dragon ValleyFreedom Planet 2
      • Sight of silenceGURUMIN
      • RustbloodHIVESWAP: Act 1
      • Fatal Blooms in Moonlight – Kirby: Triple Deluxe
      • Combat Evaluation Program – Kirby: Planet Robobot
      • Northeast Frost Street – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
      • Angela Boss– Library Of Ruina
      • Theme1Limbus Company
      • Gravity Beetbood stage – Mega Man X3
      • Boss Battle – Miitopia
      • Sootopolis CityPokémon Ruby/Sapphire
      • Seafolk Village – Pokémon Sun/Moon
      • Sonia’s Theme – Pokémon Sword/Shield
      • Aquarium Park Act 1SONIC COLORS
      • Bowser’s Lava Lake Keep – Super Mario 3D World
      • Tomboyish Girl in Love – 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
      • Shanghai Scarlet Teahouse ~ Chinese Tea – 東方紅魔郷 ~ the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil.
      • Diao Ye Zong (withered leaf) – 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.
      • Phantom Ensemble – 東方妖々夢 ~ Perfect Cherry Blossom.
      • Mysterious Mountain – 東方風神録 ~ Mountain of Faith.
      • Solar Sect of Mystic Wisdom ~ Nuclear Fusion – 東方地霊殿 ~ Subterranean Animism.
      • Faraway Voyage of 380,000 Kilometers – 東方紺珠伝 ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

Next article

List of Game Titles