Today we’re celebrating the 26th anniversary of Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, back in July 10, 2001, exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation 2.
It was the third installment and is the series’ first game within the sixth generation of consoles. While there is multiplayer mode via Arcade Mode, the core Gran Turismo experience lies in Simulation Mode. Earning licenses allows the player to access certain race courses and challenges, while winning these races gives credits, so that they can buy certain or their favorite cars to tune and race in more difficult races. The significant leap in technology (graphics, physics, sound design, car modelling, etc) added to the experience. Gran Turismo 3 is considered the best-selling in the series and the 2nd best-selling PlayStation 2 game.
For this week’s episode, we’ll be listening to several tracks from the game, followed by some noteworthy remixes.
Settle in the bucket seat, grip the shift stick, and prepare to cruise with the sounds of Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec…
“Toyota Sprinter Trueno 3door 1600GT APEX” (Grand Turismo 3 Fandom)
Track Listing
Intro: “Are You Going My Way (GRAN TURISMO Remix)” – composed by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross, performed by Lenny Kravitz
“Slipstream” / “Arcade Mode & Go Race” – composed by Isamu Ohira
“Gran Turismo 3 – Arcade Mode (Remix)” – remixed by Dr_Ninja
“Simulation” / “Gran Turismo Mode” – composed by Daiki Kasho and Isamu Ohira, arranged by Daiki Kasho
“Gran Turismo 3 – Simulation Mode – House Remix” – remixed by Darkamon
“Light Velocity” / “Car Dealership” – composed by Isamu Ohirua
“Gran Turismo 3 – Car Dealership (Mario Kart 64 Style)” – remixed by bruvlocke
“An Endless Journey” – composed by Isamu Ohira
“Gran Turismo 3 – Endless Journey [Remix]” – remixed by yugen remix
Outro: “Lunar Dioxide [Moon Over the Castle (A-Spec)]” – originally composed by Masahiro Andoh, remixed by Level 99
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