Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Being the Nintendo Fanboy that I am, there's a lot of classic western game music that I overlook. I try to buck that trend in this video breaking down the Tristram Village Theme from Diablo, analyzing how it uses atmosphere, texture, and the natural strengths of the acoustic guitar to create its devilish vibe.

FamilyJules' cover of Tristram Theme: youtu.be/qXf2VjZz2qI

0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Opening Chords
5:07 - Fmaj7b5 - F#11
7:12 - Bmadd2 - Dm/F
8:53 - Back to Am
10:33 - Lighter Chords
11:37 - Tonal Ambiguity
13:43 - Final Chord Sequence
15:13 - Outro

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