If you mean that line that doesn't have a picture drawn, it's "Aren't you happy?" If you mean the entire missing verse, I've added the lyrics to the video description.
"The MIDI version of song "Land Beyond Dreams" from King's Quest VII [b]appears to have a verse that is missing from the digital version. [/b]I was puzzled about this for a long time, and never learned the reason for this peculiarity until now."
Oh -- when Avril126 asked about the original version, I assumed she meant the version that included the missing verse (the segment you mentioned). Of course, you can hear the version without that verse in both the intro and the credits.
I really like the unused verse, it really calls back to Rosella's decision (regarding Edgar) in KQIV. It emphasizes the fact that she's not a 'selfish brat' (like a lot of people seem to think) but an independent girl who just isn't ready to settle down and wait for her 'happily ever after'.
You're very welcome. I never really understood why Rosella is sometimes labeled as selfish, either. Fiercely independent, yes, but selfish...not so much.
I wish they would have kept the "I'm not prepared to set my freedom on the shelf" line .... the music builds a bit here for perhaps emphasis in the midi version... and it's a nice moment that shows Rosella's spunk and independence.
I like the missing lines. I wonder if there's a recording with the complete set of lyrics? Also, watching the storyboards here, I just get the feeling that the opening could have been better choreographed. Sure, it was nice, but looking at how dramatic and snappy the Day of the Tentacle opening was, it makes me think Sierra could have made something a bit crisper and grander for their flagship King's Quest series.
Thank you. I doubt that there is a version with the missing lyrics out there, but it would certainly be interesting if there was.
As for superior intros, I'm sure some people would consider KQ6's intro as being the best of the series, not to mention the most technologically advanced, with those 3D graphics.
You're welcome. I find it a bit odd that this extended version of the song made it into the game's files, as if it was a last-minute decision to not include the extra verse and/or the MIDI was forgotten.
That's cool, thank you for sharing. Not a radical change, but a shame they couldn't go all out with it.
Unfortunately, this song alienated me a bit toward KQ7; "you don't burst into song in King's Quest!". Now, had I played the cd versions of 5 and 6, I would have realized that this wasn't the first time.
It took me awhile to get past the melodramatic dialogue before I discovered one of the most in depth games of the series. Now I unabashedly admit to having, on occasion, a "seventh quest soul"
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FutileGrief 9 months ago
do u have the troll music?
SyCuJa 2 years ago
I don't know which music you're referring to. You might be able to find it at queststudios[.]com, though.
Akril 2 years ago
watch?v=HySvyGnPEOM
that clip 6:10 in
SyCuJa 2 years ago
@SyCuJa The user musicofdaventry has the entire soundtrack.
DarkestElemental616 1 year ago
what if some on put up a Fandub of the extended song..lol just saying
purpletwist64 2 years ago
This is really interesting!
Although I'm having trouble figuring out what the omitted line is?
dollors1 2 years ago
If you mean that line that doesn't have a picture drawn, it's "Aren't you happy?" If you mean the entire missing verse, I've added the lyrics to the video description.
Akril 2 years ago
"The MIDI version of song "Land Beyond Dreams" from King's Quest VII [b]appears to have a verse that is missing from the digital version. [/b]I was puzzled about this for a long time, and never learned the reason for this peculiarity until now."
This is the one I am referring to.
dollors1 2 years ago
Do you have the Storyboard of the whole Intro?
12345olemole 2 years ago
Yes, I do. I might upload it somewhere when I have the time.
Akril 2 years ago
do you have an mp3 file of her singing the original version?
Avril126 2 years ago
No. As far as I know, nothing like that exists.
Akril 2 years ago
in the credits you can hear the original singing (but without part 0:59 till 1:22)
TreeloTutterMondi 2 years ago
Oh -- when Avril126 asked about the original version, I assumed she meant the version that included the missing verse (the segment you mentioned). Of course, you can hear the version without that verse in both the intro and the credits.
Akril 2 years ago
I really like the unused verse, it really calls back to Rosella's decision (regarding Edgar) in KQIV. It emphasizes the fact that she's not a 'selfish brat' (like a lot of people seem to think) but an independent girl who just isn't ready to settle down and wait for her 'happily ever after'.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
KazeTaco 2 years ago
You're very welcome. I never really understood why Rosella is sometimes labeled as selfish, either. Fiercely independent, yes, but selfish...not so much.
Akril 2 years ago
I wish they would have kept the "I'm not prepared to set my freedom on the shelf" line .... the music builds a bit here for perhaps emphasis in the midi version... and it's a nice moment that shows Rosella's spunk and independence.
sndblstr 2 years ago 2
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sndblstr 2 years ago
I like the missing lines. I wonder if there's a recording with the complete set of lyrics? Also, watching the storyboards here, I just get the feeling that the opening could have been better choreographed. Sure, it was nice, but looking at how dramatic and snappy the Day of the Tentacle opening was, it makes me think Sierra could have made something a bit crisper and grander for their flagship King's Quest series.
sndblstr 2 years ago
Thank you. I doubt that there is a version with the missing lyrics out there, but it would certainly be interesting if there was.
As for superior intros, I'm sure some people would consider KQ6's intro as being the best of the series, not to mention the most technologically advanced, with those 3D graphics.
Akril 2 years ago
I always figured there had to be more to that song since the Midi version has that extra bit in the middle.
Thanks!
Resulka 2 years ago
You're welcome. I find it a bit odd that this extended version of the song made it into the game's files, as if it was a last-minute decision to not include the extra verse and/or the MIDI was forgotten.
Akril 2 years ago
I never thought I'd be able to listen to this whole song. Good Job!
KQswst104 3 years ago
The song's actually quite nice without the singing. Nice work on the compilation, Akril. :)
Datadog 3 years ago
Nice work Akril as always.
SierraMultimedia 3 years ago
Thanks!
Akril 3 years ago
That's cool, thank you for sharing. Not a radical change, but a shame they couldn't go all out with it.
Unfortunately, this song alienated me a bit toward KQ7; "you don't burst into song in King's Quest!". Now, had I played the cd versions of 5 and 6, I would have realized that this wasn't the first time.
It took me awhile to get past the melodramatic dialogue before I discovered one of the most in depth games of the series. Now I unabashedly admit to having, on occasion, a "seventh quest soul"
LordeSloth 3 years ago
Thank you!
Akril 3 years ago