Title Theme

The song "Title Theme" is the opening music for the video game Metroid on the NES console. It is composed by Hip Tanaka and was first released in 1986. The original key of the music is D minor. The song sets the atmospheric tone for the game, introducing players to the sci-fi world of Metroid. Hip Tanaka, also known as Hirokazu Tanaka, is a renowned composer who has worked on numerous Nintendo games. Fun trivia about the song reveals that the melody actually derives from Johann Sebastian Bach's piece, Toccata and Fugue in D minor. The "Title Theme" features a haunting and memorable melody with an eerie atmosphere, combining electronic and orchestral elements to create a sense of mystery and adventure.