Best Video Game Music Of All Time

Tetris music by Hirokazu Tanaka is one of the Best Video Game songs of all time. It is one of the oldest video games that is in existence since 1985.

Tanaka derived Tetris's main theme from "Korobeiniki" a folklore poem in Russia. The melody of the music is designed in accordance with the poem's stanzas and rhythm.

Similarly, there are multiple versions of Tanaka's work where skilled Youtubers have posted their covers using string musical instruments, piano, and other musical apparatus.

Moreover, Hirokazu himself performed his piece at the Game Awards in 2013 and other significant events. It has become an iconic piece that is riddled with the 90s nostalgia and feeling of childhood to millennials.

Besides, the track has already amassed 20 million views on Youtube and there are options to play the music in Deezer, Soundcloud, and Spotify.

Super Mario Bros 1985 main theme by Koji Kondo is another contender for the best video game soundtrack of all time. It has become a staple sound.

Plus, the tune holds a benchmark in the field of video game sound engineering.

Mario Bros is the most popular video game which is also held in the highest level of respect among Japanese people due to Kondo's significant contribution to the popular game.

Similarly, redesign for the sequel (Super Mario Galaxy) took place where Kondo was allowed more flexibility in his work. The artist then recorded the track with the help of a symphony orchestra for his work.

The soundtrack has already garnered more than 15 million views on various Youtube channels. It is also available for streaming and download on Spotify.

Grand Theft Auto San Andreas by Michael Hunter is definitive as one of the best video game theme songs. It has become quite popular in recent days.

Hunter's video game track is inclined to the hip-hop sounds of N.W.A and Dr. Dre. Dre's song Still Dre also seems to take some notes from GTA San Andreas' sound.

Likewise, the character of Ryder in GTA is also based on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted music group N.W.A's former member Eazy-E. Thus, the game takes the most influence of gangsta lifestyle and hip-hop music.

Similarly, the main theme of GTA san andreas has already amassed 100 million views on various Youtube channels. It is also available on Spotify as well.

Halo original soundtrack by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori is an epic saga of music. The main theme exemplifies the game's iconic scenarios

Orchestra instruments like percussion, cello, harp, piano, guitar, and drums are used to complement the range of styles and music required in the game. It also includes chanting, humming, and unique synergy of sounds to keep players engaged in the game.

Besides, the main theme of Halo's sound there are also 26 soundtracks made in the composition of the game's music. According to O'Donnell, he drew inspiration from The Beatles while creating the soundtrack.

Furthermore, the soundtrack is praised by multiple critics such as IGN and other influencers. The game music has already amassed more than 50 million views on Youtube channels.

Skyrim by Jeremy Soule is one of the best game theme songs ever designed. The rising sound and hymn of the game's sound are extraordinary.

The epic saga of otherworld fantasy unfolds with exciting music and enthusiasm. According to the composer, the music was made by enlisting more than 30 strong choirs who applied the barbarian singing style.

Moreover, the Swords and Dragon's quest achievement and journey are built through the soundtrack. It also won Best VR/AR Game in 2018 at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

According to critics, Skyrim is considered the best video game of all time due to its unique sound production, stories, and fantasy.

God of War 2018's main theme by Bear McCreary is a beautiful and unique sound. It perfectly fits the plot, story, and themes of the game.

However, the soundtrack can be streamed or downloaded on both Spotify and Youtube. In the Youtube channel, it has already surpassed more than 18 million views.

Originally, the soundtrack is developed by Santa Monica Studio, the track also includes barbaric sound which is symphonized with drums and string instruments.

It is a beautiful piece beloved by all the game users. It depicts the journey of Kratos and his achievement in his Nordic journey. The soundtrack is iconic due to its Icelandic choir and its hard grundy music.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt theme is among the few best video game sounds. It includes a long Arabic soprano sound and the loud cheer of more than 30 people.

It is an uprising and immersing sound to the listeners. The track takes significant influences from Arabic music including its instrument and singing style.

Besides the main theme, there are 35 tracks in the game with a running time of more than 81 minutes and seven seconds. The soundtrack is divided into two parts which include Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine which are quite beautiful in terms of their abilities.

In addition, The Witcher series is one of the best-selling video games of all time selling over 40 million copies. It is considered one of the greatest video games ever made with 200 more awards.

Assassin Creed Valhalla by Jesper Kyd is a Grammy-winning video game soundtrack. In 2023, it beat four nominees including Bear McCreary's work in Call of Duty.

Assassin's Creed is produced by Ubisoft Montreal game by Anvil. It is one of the fascinating games which features historical fiction and science fiction. The music plays a pertinent role while depicting the world of Assassins.

Likewise, a live-adaptation movie titled Assassin Creed was also made featuring X-Men star Michael Fassbender. The symphonic soundtracks include multiple predecessors of Jesper.

Creed's world tour premier is scheduled to begin in 2023 when the 15th Anniversary of the video game series shall kick off with a two-hour performance of a full orchestra of choir and soloists.

Valhalla soundtrack has already received worldwide attention after its Grammy win. It has already surpassed 6 million Youtube views, thus it does seem to be garnering millions of streams on Spotify.

Mortal Kombat by Oliver Adams and Maurice Engelen is one of the most popular video game soundtracks. It is instantly recognizable and brings fond memories.

Kombat's video game music's theme song has already surpassed 151 million views on Youtube. It is one of the oldest and most popular video game sounds. The phonographic record of Mortal Kombat is available.

The work of composers is compiled in a single album which includes a theme song and other tracks like Burn, Zero Singnal, Blood & Fire, and Goro vs. Art sounds.

Similarly, the theme song of Mortal Kombat is also used in the 1995 movies of the same name. The track topped the chart and peaked at #10 on Billboard 200.

Likewise, the album consists of 17 tracks on the CD. The theme song includes the scream of actor Kyle Watt. Likewise, it also peaked at #16 at Billboard Heatseekers US.

Call of Duty has an immersive soundtrack where the main theme is created by Hans Zimmer. The rest of the game's soundtrack is composed by Sarah Schachne.

Hans Zimmer a prolific musician and background artist is credited for multiple works in movies like Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and Inception. He is an Academy Award-winning composer who worked on the title track of COD.

Sarah Schachne is also a prolific musician who is known for playing cello, violin, and synthesizer. She has also worked on scores of films, television series, and video games.

COD's soundtrack is popular due to collab of Hans and Sarah which has garnered interest among gamers. The COD's tracks have garnered over 8 million views on Youtube. The artist also performed the soundtrack live in an orchestra in Youth Orchestra.

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