Main Theme

The original key of the song "Main Theme" from Metal Gear Solid is C minor. The music was composed by Tappy Iwase and performed by Tappy and the Arkansas TW Band. The song was featured in the 1998 game's opening credits and became an iconic theme for the Metal Gear Solid series. The melody is characterized by its haunting and atmospheric tone, combining orchestral elements with electronic soundscapes. It is worth mentioning that the "Main Theme" was inspired by Dmitri Shostakovich's "Romance" from The Gadfly, which Kojima, the game's creator, reportedly listened to while developing the game.