Watched Jiger and GotU over the weekend. First, it was so cool that the trilogy crew didn't mess with Gamera's trademark roar. (By choice or mandated by Daiei?) Too many tweaks or outright re-do's for Godzilla's rogue's gallery voices (Rodan, KG) in the Heisei films that were BAD and completely unnecessary.
Then I simply got to wondering... most of us know the story behind the creation of Godzilla's iconic roar. Does anyone know the story of Gamera's?? Listening to it in those films, I can't really place it as anything familiar (animal roar slowed down and/or reversed or whatnot) or even close to a sound I know (squealing tires, creaking metal hinge, etc.). Although a squealing tire is kinda... close. LOL
So... what exactly makes up Gamera's signature cries??? Inquiring minds want to know!!!!!!!!