Game music of the day: Katamari Damacy

GR's ongoing tribute to the beloved world of videogame music

Words: GamesRadarCarolynGudmundson on September 6, 2010

Game: Katamari Damacy

Song: Katamari on the Rocks

Composer: Yu Miyake

Above: Katamari on the Rocks from Katamari Damacy

Look, I'm supposed to be on vacation today, so let's not make this any harder than it has to be. The theme of Katamari Damacy is a no-brainer for GMOTD - the Katamari series has consistently amazing soundtracks. I don't think there's even a single so-so song in the entire Katamari catalog.

The OST for Katamari Damacy, called Katamari Fortissimo Damacy, pulls from a wide variety of musical influences (jazz, samba, J-Pop, traditional VGM), but still manages to be totally cohesive. It's catchy and energetic, and while not quite as wacky as the gameplay itself, definitely inhances said wackiness. Katamari on the Rocks is a great representation of the cheery spirit of Katamari's music.

Above: And of course, Dokaka's beatbox version from We Love Katamari. There's also this beautiful instrumental version

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Sabtos - September 9, 2010 2:20 a.m.

As fun as this song is, the rest of the Katamari series songs are even better.
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philipshaw - September 8, 2010 10:56 a.m.

Great pick,had this music in my head the other day
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435 - September 8, 2010 9:21 a.m.

"Disco Prince" from We <3 Katamari will make me dance down the road. Even if I'm driving.
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xDxP - September 8, 2010 3:08 a.m.

Great choice, NA NANANA NA NA NA NAAAA~
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shyfonzie - September 7, 2010 6:58 a.m.

Fun Fact: If you don't like Katamari Damacy, you have no soul, and can go back to your boring brown gun game.
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TURbo - September 7, 2010 5:57 a.m.

I was not a fan of the music in Beautiful Katamari. It was less of the music in Damacy, and melody is with cats instead of electric piano or something.
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510BrotherPanda - September 7, 2010 4:32 a.m.

@GamesRadarMichaelGrimm I have all 4 OST from the first 4 games DLed to my iPod still. It's so great. I like "Baby Universe" for its strings, and "Burning Hot Savannah", the animal noise medley one, because it's not afraid of being ridiculous.
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Thequestion 121 - September 7, 2010 3:50 a.m.

One of the greatest games I have ever played. I love this series and its music lol
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sleepy92ismypsn - September 7, 2010 2:37 a.m.

I've been meaning to play Damacy. The music is great.
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GamesRadarMichaelGrimm - September 7, 2010 2:19 a.m.

The best Katamari song? All of them.
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TURbo - September 7, 2010 1:59 a.m.

@GamesRadarLizzieCuevas Lonely Rolling Star is my most favorite song in Katamari Damacy. I tried playing it by ear on piano.
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Stellar91 - September 7, 2010 1:55 a.m.

Very nice pick , Carolyn! Gets the blood pumpin
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ChrisCultista - September 7, 2010 1:01 a.m.

LOVE KATAMARI! Me and Lizzie share special moments while listening to Heavens Rain from We <3 Katamari.
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Sasquatch009 - September 6, 2010 11:41 p.m.

one of my favorite games and favorite songs
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GamesRadarLizzieCuevas - September 6, 2010 11:06 p.m.

I personally love Lonely Rolling Star from the game. It was my ringtone for the longest time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_QydNXI_ok
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lovinmyps3 - September 6, 2010 10:41 p.m.

Seriously, what's not to love about Katamari Damacy?
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batmanboy11 - September 6, 2010 10:13 p.m.

Cool music from a weird-ass game.
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Felixthecat - September 6, 2010 9:06 p.m.

YES YES YES YES YES THANK YOU CAROLYN! KATAMARI DAMACY HAS ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE SOUNDTRACKS! So happy.
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CH3BURASHKA - September 6, 2010 8:12 p.m.

Oh, I was hoping for "Cherry Blossom Color Season". Great song anyways.
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Ampatent - September 6, 2010 8:07 p.m.

One song I don't mind getting stuck in my head.
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