Air Ride: Sky Sands: Difference between revisions

"Air Ride: Sky Sands" has a fast-paced rhythm, set at 144 beats per minute in the key of E minor. The song is inspired by Middle Eastern music and appears to incorporate Indian instruments in particular. While grounded by acoustic guitar and electric bass, the lead switches between a [[wikipedia:bansuri|bansuri]] and a [[wikipedia:shehnai|shehnai]], and its percussion primarily consists of a set of [[wikipedia:tabla|tabla]] drums. It also incorporates a [[wikipedia:sitar|sitar]], a brass section and a male choir; according to the booklet that comes with ''[[The Sound of Kirby Café]]'', the choir was performed by Shogo Sakai himself.<ref name="cafe">{{cite|原曲に漂う中近東の気配は減らしつつも、サンドーラの遺伝子は残すように心がけました。ゆったりとお茶を飲むときのお供にどうぞ。 そして、 原曲と同じくコーラスは酒井一人多量重、フルートはサウンドルーキー大原さんです。<br>We tried to reduce the hints of the Middle East that were present in the original song while still retaining the genes of Sky Sands. It's a great accompaniment while having a relaxing cup of tea. And, just like in the original song, the chorus was performed by Sakai as a one-person ensemble; the flute was performed by Ohara, the sound rookie.|''[[The Sound of Kirby Café]]''|liner notes}}</ref>

On ''[[The Sound of Kirby Café]]'' album, "Air Ride: Sky Sands" is remixed for Track 6, titled '''やすらぎのオアシス／エアライド:サンドーラ''' (''Peaceful Oasis / Air Ride: Sky Sands''). It is once again arranged by Shogo Sakai. The track is now in major key instead of minor, and has a much slower tempo with a [[wikipedia:bossa nova|bossa nova]] feeling. It has also been extended with regards to the original melody, including a piano solo. The album liner notes mention that Shogo Sakai performed the male choir, as he did in the original song, and [[Megumi Ohara]] performed the lead flute.<ref name="cafe"/>