Every fourth Friday of May, there’s a day called “National Title Track Day” that celebrates the title tracks of albums. These tracks were often the same as the album title, like The Beatles’ “Let It Be” or Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. They can also be tracks that were first released before the album is made available to the public or one that defines or summarizes the whole album. Title tracks are meant to grab the attention of the listener in the hopes of keeping them for the rest of the tracks composed and produced by the musician or band. They express the theme of the album while the rest of the tracks go deeper into certain aspects of the theme.
This week’s episode will take a long look at several title tracks from video games I’ve played through the decades and have become a part of my personal soundtrack: a plumber rescuing the Princess, a covert operative infiltrating a nuclear base, the Hero of Time saving Hyrule, a bounty hunter pursuing space pirates, an unknown person destined to banish the great dragon, and a leader awakening to a world in need of help. Each title track will also have covers and remixes to follow.
Sit back and enjoy this personal journey of mine and maybe you’ll considering creating a playlist of favorite title tracks.
“May 27 – National Title Track Day” (Everyday is Special)
“Things You Never Knew About Skryim Song and Theme” (TheGamer)
Track Listing
“Overworld Theme” – [Super Mario Bros.] – composed by Koji Kondo
“Super Mario Bros. – Overworld (Main Theme) [Remix]” – remixed by Qumu
“Main Theme” – [Metal Gear Solid] – composed by Tappi Iwase (TAPPY)
“Metal Gear Solid Theme | EPIC Orchestral HYBRID Cover” – covered by EpicTrailerMusic UK
“Title Theme” – [The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time] – composed by Koji Kondo
“Mewmore // Title Theme (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remix)” – remixed by Mewmore
“Title Theme” – [Metroid Prime] – composed by Kenji Yamamoto, Kouichi Kyuma
“Metroid Prime – Title Theme [Cover by DAR]” – covered by Davester2296
“Theme Song (Dovahkin Song)” – [The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim] – composed by Jeremy Soule
“Skyrim Theme | The Song of the Dragonborn – Metal Cover || ToxicxEternity” – covered by ToxicxEternity
“Protocol Flow” – [Arknights: Endfield] – composed by Metal Scar Radio, Hybrid
“Arknights: Endfield OST – Lobby Theme (Main Theme) – Japanese Cover” – covered by Imperor Aki
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