The Ocean by Ro Panuganti
The Ocean is a metal tribute to Nintendo's iconic adventure-RPG game "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker" celebrating its rich soundtrack in modern metal, progressive metal, and similar fusion styles. Showcasing intense boss fights and revamped groove-heavy arrangements of the soundtrack as a whole, The Ocean is a love letter to Zelda's soundtracks through the ages and engaging modern guitar alike. The Ocean additionally features a virtual orchestra with contributions across the world as the "Prog XP" Orchestra, expanding the sonic textures into progressive-symphonic metal territory, while the album continues to function as a concept album with 6-7-8 string guitar showcases, heavy band arrangements, and a contrast of gentle and aggressive tracks from the iconic game.
Ro Panuganti is a Seattle-based progressive metal guitarist and producer, best known for eclectic metal, progressive rock and fusion arrangements of video game music and original works. This album is released through GameGrooves Alliance.
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Tracklist
| 1. | The Legendary Hero | 3:19 |
| 2. | Outset Island | 3:45 |
| 3. | Hero's Sword | 3:08 |
| 4. | The Great Sea | 5:07 |
| 5. | Dragon Roost Island | 5:15 |
| 6. | Molgera | 3:21 |
| 7. | Ganondorf | 4:03 |
| 8. | The Wind Waker | 6:57 |
Credits
Credits
Ro Panuganti - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, MIDI Programming, Arrangement, Piano, Vocals, Percussion
The Prog XP Orchestra is:
Allison Martin - Trombone on "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
Becca Michaelson - Flute on "The Legendary Hero" and Flute and Irish Flute on "The Wind Waker"
ChromaticApparatus - Cello on "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
Ian Martyn - Vocals on "The Wind Waker", release assistance
Jay Kim - Violin on "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
Nemo Fairlight - Viola on "The Legendary Hero", Vocals on "The Wind Waker"
Sean R. Hanson - Frame Drum, Djembe on "The Wind Waker"
Steven Higbee - Clarinet on "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
TeraCMusic - Violin on "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
ThankYouSasquatch - Voice on "The Wind Waker"
Tiggs - Voice on "The Wind Waker"
Ursa Starsong - Voice on "The Wind Waker"
Leo Val - Artwork
Matt Silverberg - Arranging and Engraving for "The Legendary Hero" and "The Wind Waker"
Drew Gibson - Mastering, Production and Release Support
Original Soundtrack composed by Kenta Nagata, Toru Minegishi, Hajime Wakai, and Koji Kondo
Album is mechanically licensed with Affordable Song Licensing and appropriate royalties to composers provided.
Special thanks to Colby T for lending the Mesa Boogie Triple Crown and support, Evan B and Max S for performing and growing me as a musician and bandmate, thanks to Allen B, AudioMocha, Drew G, Ronin Op F for listening feedback, and thank you to Allison Martin for performing, and supporting me through this album and beyond the ocean.
