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Hooahguy
07-15-2010, 16:07
So, what are your favorite theme songs, for movies, tv shows, and games? Dont forget to post a link to it, if you can find it.
Mine:
Movies
Black Hawk Down-also my favorite theme song, and movie, of all time (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAhVbayGv4))
The Jason Bourne movies (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8ZTNFwHNps))
Platoon (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cngbVQk2qG0))
Braveheart (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AN04imFDK8))
There are more but I just cant remember right now.
TV shows
Psych (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWsXZTOuAI&feature=related))
Band of Brothers (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23ibUHxlNY))
The Pacific- while I didnt really like the series, I do think the theme is really good (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtmAiNG2Lxk))
The theme from Standoff, but I cant find it on youtube.
Games
Rainbow Six Vegas (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ri0lPGg60))
Red Faction Guerilla (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9adnyDM3Wow&feature=related))
Crysis (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwuHuWMl9iI&feature=related))
BF2142 (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rbSfCfa2-M))
Rome: TW (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAlMaVYIzqw))
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8ThDftsKk
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFidlZdAQxg
So, what are your favorite theme songs, for movies, tv shows, and games? Dont forget to post a link to it, if you can find it.
Mine:
Movies
Black Hawk Down-also my favorite theme song, and movie, of all time (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAhVbayGv4))
I know it's not the actuall theme song of the movie...but when I think of Black Hawk Down what always comes to mind is this song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7688ZyX5JE
anyway, movies:
The Hunt for Red October:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPsL2WVhFCc
2001:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWnmCu3U09w
can“t listen to this without going...WOOOOOO!!!!! :P
Ghostbusters:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4uxIo4t7xM
tv:
Macgyver: the normal version is a classic...but this "metal" version I found on youtube is bad ass!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07yvzHaa6Rk
X files:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDZBgHBHQT8
The Wire:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ABR4UpDSU
Videogames:
Metal Gear Solid theme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koJrddSv0yw
A few off the top of my head:
The Sopranos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUT07eZoXPw
Twin Peaks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oDuGN6K3VQ
Hawaii 5-0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepyGm9Me6w
Miami Vice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGkurWAXgZs
Master of Orion 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEh2qDKPceQ
I'm disappointed in all of you. Leave it to me to bring some of the classics to the table.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyz_2DEah4o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F1rmgUrTGc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEx9r5enZsk
johnhughthom
07-15-2010, 23:50
80s theme tunes were the best.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr_CJL1YQRc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah6G8mKqcy4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ4c1X5ene8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR9J2ITspyU
Togakure
07-15-2010, 23:56
One ... more ... time!
MOVIES:
from Enemy of the State, Trevor Rabin:
- Intro Theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NGNWHu4LMo)
- Main Theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqfBApQ1NHk&feature=related)
from RAN, Hell's Picture Scroll, Toru Takemitsu: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8to5vOkkXI)
from Revenge, Jack Nitzsche: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR9D_5e_iNk&feature=related)
from The Last Samurai, A Way of Life, Hans Zimmer: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSQpdWMDWSU)
(3:20-5:50 in particular)
from The Godfather, Larry Kusic and Nino Rota: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWqKPWO5T4o)
(Speak Softly Love Classic version)
GAMES:
From the original Shogun Total War - everything - by Jeff Van Dyke. Shouldn't need to post links to these here!
from the original C&C - Red Alert, Frank Klepacki:
- Hell March: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QyQ9PsOj6A)
- Smash: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhDPYizvCGk&feature=related)
- Roll Out: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfnxqSxbRA&feature=related)
from Planescape: Torment, Mark Morgan:
- Main Theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8usOiu8StWQ)
- Battle (Sigil): Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAiypc2wsOA&feature=related)
- Battle (UnderSigil): Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaGsZ5YLA0&feature=related)
- Nordom character theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6MWbv5tctw&feature=related)
- Ignus character theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS-GUHguGFk)
from the original Diablo, Tristram theme, Matt Uelmen: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2evIg-aYw8)
from Diablo 2, Docks Theme, Matt Uelman: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzf-iHT5z4A&feature=related)
from the original HALO, Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6JK3fhYE1w&feature=related)
TV:
original Star Trek theme, 1966-1969: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cMnDQoThhk&feature=related)
(extended, without the Kirk voice-over too)
1970s Sesame Street theme: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmcdBnj4ZOg)
Banana Splits theme song: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS8RVkaIM9c&feature=related)
vintage Speed Racer theme song: Link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9eCqwzAjTY)
This thread is definitely going to test how robust the embedded player feature of the new board software is ...
pevergreen
07-16-2010, 03:27
Warcraft 3: Ending cinematic music Storm, Earth and Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyn2bHtraY0
On Warcraft 3, why not a theme from a custom map?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OzWIFX8M-Y
Total Annihilation: Imagine a few hundred units going to meet in battle, this is what you will hear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_SvjZElgno
When the casualties start to mount up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WulGs5aDCb4
Lets go further back.
To a favourite developer of mine, Blizzard (again).
On the SNES though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b3_qSJOQuo
I prefer this to the real song...
Who could leave out this game and its sequel?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW7lnrc12gM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0woDhBRPe4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znio6fc7Wfo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJIM_JwHGFk
Lord of the Rings?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9myIk0REcmM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OvmsZ5-gYw
Tv Shows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73PUTHiqHVU
Cowboy Bebop (Has custom written song(s) for almost every episode)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73PUTHiqHVU
Samurai Champloo (same director as Cowboy Bebop with many custom written songs as well)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdEE8t-4P8o
Death Note os. 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8RO_Sxh37s
Death Note os. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0EEBxh7Xrg
The original X men cartoon os.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMtO_oWdnu8
For some reason I get moved by it's song...:embarassed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0KOfTV1dbc
Never liked the powerrangers, even when a kiddo. But the song rocks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ2R6lsNink
Darkwing Duck (dutch version tough)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvnpZxEnCUc
Step by Step
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws6zba8sTVw
Family Matters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO5oDScu4ps
Full house
I guess that's enough at the moment...
Hooahguy
07-18-2010, 04:25
one more that I forgot:
Lie to Me: (link) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRJ7-s0u7c&feature=related)
Movies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiJVSMFLZ6g
Amelie Poulain: Yann Tiersen - Comtine d'un autre ete
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrVZV__w500
Watchmen: Bob Dylan - The Times they are a changin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL-X53ze5O0
Once upon a time in the west: Morricone - Man with a harmonica
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_oxddcwR5U
One flew over the Cuckoo's nest: ??? - ???
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5zl9TJLsUw
Hannibal: Golberg variations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmijKjosplM
Requiem for a Dream: Lux Eterna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9dkanxvvf4
Reservoir Dogs: Steeler's wheel - Stuck in the middle with you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HQGvSqZ5I
Slumdog Millionaire: M.I.A - Paper planes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4icPTcQZacE
Alfred Hitchcock's: Psycho
A TV series soundtrack I forgot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVDJvrBFDDc
Adam's Family theme
games:
There's no other game tune like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCCQxVBfyM
Reenk Roink
07-19-2010, 01:31
How could anyone not mention the original Pokemon theme song yet!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbhbLrSQKyY
I'm not going to lie, listening to that song right now just pumped me up.
Great call on the original power rangers theme Moros, another amazing one. :2thumbsup:
a completely inoffensive name
07-20-2010, 08:23
Aqua Teen Hunger Force theme song is always fun to hear in my opinion. (link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuMxWiRL7NM))
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