What classical piece is used as inspiration during the first six seconds of Purple Dreams by Figaro Castello?

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I think the artist Figaro Castello borrowed a motif from a famous romantic era piece in his piano composition "Purple Dreams". Spotify link.

What is the name of the piece it is alluding to? It is repeated throughout the track but can be heard in the first six seconds.

You might try [musicfans.se], where this would be more on topic. You also may consider finding another place to listen to it, since (at least on my end) you have to sign up for Spotify to hear it. — Richard, Oct 08 '18 at 20:03

Scott · Answer 1 · 2018-10-11T05:58:00.083

I though it was a classical piece but after some investigating I found it sounds like he heavily borrowed from the song "Chateau Ladutorm" from a 1986 NES Video Game called "Dragon Warrior". I remember playing this game as a kid and the first time I heard "Purple Dreams" I thought it was a remake of the theme from "Dragon Warrior".

Title: Chateau Ladutorm

Composer: Koichi Sugiyama

Arranger: Takenori Yamamori

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jly1zTJDRXM

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http://www.vgmpf.com/Wiki/index.php/Dragon_Warrior_(NES)#Albums Track 2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest_(video_game)

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 16 '18 at 21:45

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I believe it is the Toccata and Fugue in D minor, by Bach. I have played the piece quite a bit and recognized it immediately!

https://youtu.be/Nnuq9PXbywA?t=152

answered Oct 16 '18 at 21:45

Kaytie Innamorati

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score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 16 '18 at 13:43

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It reminded me of Faithless "Drifting away", which uses a sample of L'altra notte in fondo al mare from Mefistofele

answered Nov 16 '18 at 13:43

Gint

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Feb 06 '19 at 11:39

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Passacaglia - Secret garden sounds somewhat the same

answered Feb 06 '19 at 11:39

Yes

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could you pls add link to YT video of the music, ? – Angst Feb 06 '19 at 23:19

score 1 · Answer 5 · edited May 02 '19 at 11:51

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Rather than Bach's Toccato and Fugue, it seems to be inspired by Passacaglia by Handel & Halvorsen.

Here's a version on the violin and cello, by Julia Fischer and Daniel Müller-Schott. In particular, listen from 2:06 onwards.
Here's a piano cover of the same piece. I think the motif is clearer for some in this version.

edited May 02 '19 at 11:51

answered May 02 '19 at 06:32

here_you_go

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What classical piece is used as inspiration during the first six seconds of Purple Dreams by Figaro Castello?

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