10 Best Songs In The Tony Hawk's Games
3. Superman - Goldfinger
If there’s one track that’s undeniably synonymous with the Tony Hawk’s catalog, it’s Superman by Goldfinger. The starting tune from the group’s second record, 1997’s Hang-Ups, Superman has appeared in a trio of game entries: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, 2012’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD, and last year’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2.
Even the title of the franchise’s first official documentary – Pretending I’m a Superman – testifies to how inseparable the two entities are. Every element of the composition – percussion, electric guitarwork, horns, etc. – is charmingly peppy, working together to create an irresistibly fun, sunny, and encouraging listening experience.
Likewise, John Feldmann’s vocals are just arid and loose enough to capture the joyful, inclusive, and poised vibe of sidewalk surfing. Declarations such as “So here I am / Doing everything I can / Holding on to what I am / Pretending I'm a superman / I'm trying to keep, the ground on my feet / Seems the world is falling down around me” literally and figuratively relate to the mission and process of skateboarding as well.
Really, Superman is a bona fide ska-punk gem, not to mention the quintessential song of the series.