Star Fox 64
It’s the opening of Star Fox 64! Listen to the amazing intro… STAR FOX… ON NINTENDO 64. I get tingles. This is the most recognizable theme of the series, and for good reason. It had many reprises throughout Star Fox 64, and became the de facto theme for the group in later games. It contains shades of Star Wars, and makes for a great spacefaring theme song. It also had a remix in Brawl, imagine that!
This darker and softer rendition of the main theme is brooding and contemplative. It goes along with the Lylat map, and underscores the introductory story to the main campaign. It sounds grave, because the System is in danger, and Fox’s trek across planets is the only way to stop Andross. Did anyone else just stare at the map screen for extended times? This tune was slightly enhanced and added as the orbit theme for Star Fox Adventures as well.
Can’t you just immediately hear Star Wolf’s taunting? When the opening riff plays, you know a dogfight isn’t far behind. Yes, this theme and the gruff mercenaries go hand in hand; it’s accompanied Wolf in every game he’s appeared in thus far.
The only Star Fox game I played (besides Star Fox 64 3D) was Star Fox Adventures, which I actually really enjoyed, in part because of its fantastic soundtrack. Some of my favorite pieces included
Thorntail Hollow (Night)
Krazoa Palace
Ocean Force Point Temple
Ancient Well
Now I have a strange urge to play the game again.. :P