Premiered at NJGSO's Fall 2023 Concert
Composed by Koji Kondo and Hajime Wakai
Arranged by Poi Wong
Video Editor: Jon Rosario of Elementality Studios
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Audio Engineer: Bill Rouse
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From the beloved Nintendo 64 (N64) rail-shooter classic, this piece takes you through Team Star Fox’s proud journey home after their victory over Andross, a mad scientist who threw an entire star system into conflict over his bid for tyrannical power. Thanks to Star Fox’s teamwork, courage, and force of will, the Lylat Wars have come to an end. The arrangement kicks off with a more majestic version of the game’s standard “Mission Accomplished” theme, as Fox McCloud escapes the final boss’s crumbling lair without a second to spare, reuniting with comrades who had anxiously awaited his safe return. A more relaxed string melody ushers his team’s sense of relief at seeing their friend’s ship intact.
As more and more instruments join, it finally dawns on them that, yes, the perilous trek that brought them so far from home is over. Yet Fox can’t get the last battle off his mind: something-or someone-aided him in his escape. As a shooting star blinks in the distance, he alone hears a voice speak out to him: “Don’t ever give up, my son.” And then, an atmosphere of celebration takes hold as we segue into the “Staff Roll.”
This take on the theme reflects its debut appearance in the N64 original, while combining plenty of elements from the Star Fox Assault rendition of the track. The second half of this section, the “Star Fox” theme, draws heavy influence from the “Venom” stage music of Super Smash Bros. Melee. The song builds to a climax as the Great Fox takes flight, and the victory theme returns in full force. Yet before Star Fox can relish their accomplishments, the team receives an urgent distress signal-a new call to arms. The music drops out again, as brass and percussion convey the image of our heroes dashing back into the cockpit of their Arwings. A blare of trumpets rings out-a final, grandiose statement of triumph-as our band of ever-restless mercenaries rides off into the setting sun, ready for whatever danger awaits them in their next adventure.
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Негізгі бет Star Fox 64 - All Clear / Staff Roll, Performed by NJGSO
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