Theme of Payon – Ragnarok Online

About game/music

This is “Theme of Payon” from the MMO RPG “Ragnarok Online”(2002- PC) created by Gravity.
This is composed by soundTeMP.

“Ragnarok Online” is the MMO RPG.
Players create a character and explore the world of Rune Midgard, engaging in quests, fighting monsters, and interacting with others.
You can freely choose your character’s stats, job and its skills, and specialize in a wide range of tactical types.

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

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Analyzing

Overall

• Triads are used, creating a simple atmosphere.
• The limited use of 4th and 7th notes gives it an oriental feeling.

bar 16

• The dominant of the relative minor is used, shading the atmosphere.

bar 19

• The part ends with the tonic in relative minor, which is a deceptive cadence.

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• By ending the part in the dominant of relative minor, the entire atmosphere of the following part is in the key of minor.