20.9.21

Why I love Balrog's Theme (Cave Story)

I was thinking about this sometime after I woke up this morning. Balrog's Theme is honestly a great example of representing a character through music. Let me explain why.

First thing's first: Who is Balrog?

This is Balrog. He is an antagonist character from the classic indie game Cave Story.
Most people think he's a toaster, but apparently he's actually a bar of soap.

Now, let's get down his personality. He's described as "Misery's punching bag" and portrayed as "an all-around fun loving dude with a generally pleasant and lax attitude, who takes to his every action with a lot of enthusiasm." (as pasted from TV Tropes xD) He's usually used for comic relief in the game, too, but that doesn't mean he isn't a dangerous enemy.

Now, I believe his theme song reflects that perfectly. And I'm not kidding. Here it is:
Here's how it starts off:
  • Kinda clumsy, gives off a sense of stupidity
  • Like someone's really TRYING their best to be threatening but it's not exactly working
  • You can't take this threat seriously
AND THEN Part two:
  • BOOM
  • This character means business
  • You're in real trouble, now!
And then it loops! That's literally the best way I can describe it xD And that's all I really got left to say.

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