Metroid

So, this is how I've spent the afternoon. Constructing a cover of what is, in my opinion, the greatest video game theme ever composed. For your enjoyment. Yes, I know it falls apart a little, in some places. But that's because it's a cappella. And it's a cappella because it would have taken much longer to make were I to have used instruments. Oh! And I'm exhausted. And it seemed like a good idea at the time. Enjoy!

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posted by The Great Big Mulp (11 comments total)

HA! Awesome. That'll show 'em. The anti a capella-video-game-cover people. F those guys.
posted by SmileyChewtrain at 5:28 PM on July 19, 2006

I have always loved this theme. I used to put in the cart and just let the title screen run for several minutes, the music looping.

So I simulatneously love and hate you for doing a faithful but silly cover of it. Music is tricky.
posted by cortex at 8:01 PM on July 19, 2006

Well, that was fun, but if it sticks I might have nightmares.
posted by snsranch at 8:30 PM on July 19, 2006

It would be sweet to see a retro, 80s style anime of metroid.
posted by delmoi at 8:50 PM on July 19, 2006

why hasn't anyone made some sort of metroid game construction kit? super, preferably.
i enjoy your stuff, mr mulp.
posted by hayeled at 12:33 AM on July 20, 2006

A little pitchy here and there, as Randy Jackson might say. But you're still my dog.
posted by emelenjr at 4:27 AM on July 20, 2006

Hah, that's incredible. I love a capella re-arrangements of almost anything. Any chance you could link us to a recording of the original?
posted by persona non grata at 9:44 AM on July 20, 2006

Yeah, I know it's a little sloppy. I plan on putting together a more serious cover of it next week, with instruments. Because I'll be on vacation (huzzah!).

And, persona, you can find the original hereabouts.
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 1:15 PM on July 20, 2006

And, cortex, I used to do the same thing.
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 1:24 PM on July 20, 2006

I think I may have to attempt a banjo version.
posted by cortex at 9:13 AM on July 21, 2006

Not to further embed this song in your head, cortex, but ...
do it!
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 1:50 PM on July 21, 2006