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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))

Lemur
07-15-2010, 16:09
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na8ThDftsKk

and


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFidlZdAQxg

Ronin
07-15-2010, 17:25
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

drone
07-15-2010, 18:48
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

Monk
07-15-2010, 23:20
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)

Lemur
07-16-2010, 01:11
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

Moros
07-17-2010, 00:15
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)

Moros
07-19-2010, 01:26
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))