Dragon Ball Z: 'Palace in the Clouds' - Rakeem's Re Make

I have an enormous level of nostalgia for the original version of this track! I think this may have been one of the tracks that I heard on the CD first and then in the show. I started the show in 2002.

The original track was written by Mike Smith and first debuted in Episode 96 - "Explosion of Anger" for the scene in which Master Roshi is talking to Yajirobe about how he's always had a sixth sense about Goku and the latter finally unlocked some new power (the Super Saiyan transformation).

It's a really beautiful track that matches Roshi's discovery perfectly in my opinion. The CD version is shorter than what was originally written for the episode so the CD version must have been taken from some later episode.

Here, I wanted it to feel the same all the way through but have just a bit of the Rakeem sprinkles. The original is such a feel good track with a hint of melancholy. I hope I did it justice!

Anyway enjoy!

-Credit for the original "Palace in the Clouds" goes to the legendary Mike Smith!
-Credit for the BEAUTIFUL thumbnail goes to my talented friend Marcelo Zuniga!
-Track was made from scratch by me!
-Yes, I take requests!
-WAV file is on Patreon

[TommeZ]

The scene with Roshi sensing Goku on Namek always moved me. It truly captured what Goku was trying to grapple with, a legendary almost god like power few ever witness. One Saiyan whom, in fact generations ago and only in oozaru form, actually died because it overwhelmed him. It's why I could never get over the way they cheapened SSJ1 after.

[DonnyWinter]

You absolutely did it justice. One of my favorite tracks!

[MarbleJellyfish]

Considering how there still aren't any fantastic rips of the later portion of this track, this is really great to have. Really liked the addition of the remixes that played throughout the show, the Korin's Tower one in particular. Good work once again!

[AxelsAndGears]

What a fantastic song. Thank you for choosing to remake this.

[jallen]

A truely beautiful track by Mike, tastefully re done Rakeem 👍

[RetroRanter]

Ohhhh how did I miss this one! Phenomenal work!
Always been a favourite of mine and you took it to the next level.
Never got why on the soundtrack CDs some of the best tracks only went on for like 30 seconds haha.
You're the hero I needed back in the early 2000s.
This is straight up BEAUTIFUL.

[benowen]

You're hugely talented, i would love for you to do King Cold's theme, that is so short and was used so little due to his short time in the show, a longer version would be amazing 😊

[williebruciestewie]

Great remake once again mate, you definitely did the original justice.

[nemie]

I've listened to this soo many times, maximum vibes🔥. Too bad a Goku's spirit bomb remix would be to grueling to produce, but one day I have no doubts you'd do it and it'll be the best remix of that track

[dylanstipek]

Garlic jr saga!

This is great man 👍👍👍

[Matjestix]

Wow it sounds so clean nice job man! Love the choice of additional instruments too (Scarlamare and Spaceport being personal favs) . This always had a chill melancholic vibe and it really makes the classic "space voices" shine. I was gutted that there was never a full version of this but you have certainly done it justice and didn't dissapoint so thank you. On a side note not specific to this track but all of your remakes I really love your open Hi Hat usage (Proteus1 Rock drums I think?) with the panning and rhythm it's always spot on and authentic. Keep up the good work as always!

[supremeraizen]

This song is easily 20/10. Could you make a remake of the bgm called Calm? It’s the one where Goku and Krillin are fishing before the Cell Games contemplating about life.