Metroid Prime Theme

:This article is abut the title theme. For other uses, see Metroid Prime (Disambiguation).
The Metroid Prime Theme is, as the name implies, the main theme of Metroid Prime. On the Metroid Prime & Fusion Original Soundtracks, this theme is simply called .
==Description==
While being its own song, it incorporates the iconic notes from the Title theme. Most of the melody is performed on high-pitched flute-like synths, accompanied by very heavy drumbeats and dissonant electronic sounds. The track includes distorted crackling and static noises, possibly relating to Phazon since these sounds are heard in other music tracks associated with the substance. Aside from the Title Screen, it also plays in the Concept Gallery for the game.
Kenji Yamamoto had recorded another title theme before this one, which has not been released. It was described by Clark Wen as "Steve Vai meets Sun Ra", being guitar-heavy and "psychedelic" compared to the more ominous final theme.Kiwi Talkz. "#112 - Clark Wen Interview (Metroid Prime, Sound Design, Kenji Yamamoto, Mixing, SFX, Game Audio )". YouTube. October 23, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2022. (starts at 17:37) An early version of the final Metroid Prime Theme was present on demos and omits many of the heavier instruments.
The Metroid Prime Theme is present in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Bonus Disc, where it is used in The Metroid Chronicle while playing a movie with clips of Prime. In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, part of the Metroid Prime Theme's melody is remixed in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Theme and Emperor Ing Spider.
A remix of the Metroid Prime Theme is used as the title theme of Metroid Prime Hunters: First Hunt. This version uses lower-quality instruments due to the limits of the Nintendo DS hardware. The result sounds "grittier" and more tense than the original theme. A similar arrangement can be found in the files of Metroid Prime Hunters, but is unused in the game itself.
The Metroid Prime Theme was partially remixed as Hunters, the intro movie and credits theme of Metroid Prime Hunters. Some of its notes are heard in the scene with Weavel, while the Title theme is heard in the scene with Samus Aran.
The Metroid Prime Theme is also briefly featured in the Opening/Menu (Metroid Prime) song in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, although it is largely obscured by narration.
Metroid Prime Trilogy features the Metroid Prime Theme as one song that can be purchased in the Soundtrack Gallery. Its own title theme remixes the Title leitmotif with a high whistle, heavy drumbeats, and electronic static, most likely as a reference to the Metroid Prime Theme. In Metroid Prime Remastered, the theme is unlocked by default, and named Metroid Prime Titles.
The Metroid Prime Theme was used in the First Look trailer for Metroid Prime 4, which was showcased during the Nintendo Spotlight on June 13, 2017. It was later used at the end of the trailer for Metroid Prime Remastered. It was also used in Metroid Prime Remastered - Accolades Trailer; the YouTube upload's closed captions describe it as "mystifying synth music".
The Prime theme can be heard here: The Prime demo version can be heard here: The First Hunt theme can be heard here: The unused Hunters theme can be heard here: 
==References==
Category:Music
Category:Soundtrack Gallery
Category:Title Themes
Category:Metroid Prime & Fusion Original Soundtracks