4. Tetris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmCCQxVBfyM Tetris is a classic video game in its own right, and of course, every classic video game needs its own unforgettable theme tune. Tetris' theme lodges in your brain with the force of a well-aimed bullet; its diverse, unconventional melody makes it difficult to shake and its playful nature reflects the game itself. Of course, the above recording - taken from the classic NES version of the game - is a pure MIDI track, but that does little to get in the way of its greatness, even if there have been some excellent cover versions kicking around (specifically all those Heavy Metal ones!). Granted, if the game isn't going so well for you, the theme can end up being kinda annoying, but on the whole, we love it.
Shaun Munro
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Frequently sleep-deprived film addict and video game obsessive who spends more time than is healthy in darkened London screening rooms. Follow his twitter on @ShaunMunroFilm or e-mail him at shaneo632 [at] gmail.com.
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