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'''Instrumentation:''' flute, clarinet, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 4 trombones (3 tenors, 1 bass), tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, 4 percussion | '''Instrumentation:''' flute, clarinet, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 4 trombones (3 tenors, 1 bass), tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, 4 percussion | ||
− | " | + | "RED Triumphs!" is a track based on American [[w:marching_band|marching band]] music, being used as a sort of [[w:Fight_song|fight song]] that plays when RED Team wins. The orchestration focused on brass and marching percussion, plus the style of music, reflects RED Team's association with rural or agricultural aesthetics. |
After a short high-brass fanfare, the track's melody is played by trombones and saxophones, with tuba and trumpets punctuating phrases and the marching percussion section keeping time. In the second statement of the full melody, the marching percussion parts become more complex. This leads into a percussion feature, where the melody is omitted only leaving punctuation from saxophones and tuba. After the percussion feature, the fanfare returns as a short interlude. The melody is restated and the percussion section increases in intensity, until the final statement of the track. | After a short high-brass fanfare, the track's melody is played by trombones and saxophones, with tuba and trumpets punctuating phrases and the marching percussion section keeping time. In the second statement of the full melody, the marching percussion parts become more complex. This leads into a percussion feature, where the melody is omitted only leaving punctuation from saxophones and tuba. After the percussion feature, the fanfare returns as a short interlude. The melody is restated and the percussion section increases in intensity, until the final statement of the track. |
Latest revision as of 18:13, 24 December 2024
"RED Triumphs!" is one of the song titles featured on the official Team Fortress 2 Soundtrack, listed as track number 28. Added in the Meet Your Match Update startup themes. The song will play at the end of a Competitive Mode match if RED team wins.
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Analysis
Key: A Minor
Time Signature: 6/4-4/4
Tempo: 145 BPM
Length: 1:36
Release Date: July 7, 2016
Update: Meet Your Match
Composer: Mike Morasky
Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, 2 tenor saxophones, baritone saxophone, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 4 trombones (3 tenors, 1 bass), tuba, timpani, glockenspiel, 4 percussion
"RED Triumphs!" is a track based on American marching band music, being used as a sort of fight song that plays when RED Team wins. The orchestration focused on brass and marching percussion, plus the style of music, reflects RED Team's association with rural or agricultural aesthetics.
After a short high-brass fanfare, the track's melody is played by trombones and saxophones, with tuba and trumpets punctuating phrases and the marching percussion section keeping time. In the second statement of the full melody, the marching percussion parts become more complex. This leads into a percussion feature, where the melody is omitted only leaving punctuation from saxophones and tuba. After the percussion feature, the fanfare returns as a short interlude. The melody is restated and the percussion section increases in intensity, until the final statement of the track.
Update history
July 7, 2016 Patch #1 (Meet Your Match Update)
- [Undocumented] Added RED Triumphs! startup music track.