I watched this clip of Angelo Badalementi talking about how he came up with Laura Palmer's theme from Twin Peaks for inspiration:
Here are the instructions I would like to give the person I hire to write the main theme:
"For this main theme, I would like this to be a simple tune that could be remixed into a more trans-formative version, such as a sad version, a happy version, or even a version with lyrics. It should be a very simple tune that a child, or a beginner piano player, could play on a piano with one finger. I want it to reflect the feeling of remembering a melody that you enjoyed hearing as a child, perhaps it could be a lullaby, a nursery rhyme, or a music box you enjoyed to play in repeat; regardless, it should reflect the feeling of hearing that type of melody again and feeling nostalgic for it. Here are a few examples of tunes that follow similar guidelines:
Eight Melodies - Earthbound (Mother 2)
http://starmen.net/mother2/music/131-%20Earthbound%20-%20Eight%20Melodies.mp3
Smiles and Tears - Earthbound (Mother 2)
http://starmen.net/mother2/music/153-%20Earthbound%20-%20Smiles%20and%20Tears.mp3
MOTHER 3 Love theme - Mother 3
http://starmen.net/mother3/music/Mother%203%20-%20045%20MOTHER%203%20Love%20Theme.ogg
Mom's Hometown - Mother 3
http://starmen.net/mother3/music/Mother%203%20-%20006%20Mom%27s%20Hometown.ogg
These are examples of songs that reflect similar themes of nostalgia, childhood, and innocence, as well as how they sound remixed with different meanings or with vocals.
Here are other examples of memorable themes that can be remixed:
Main Theme - Twin Peaks:
https://youtu.be/pXrjMaVoTy0
Falling - Twin Peaks:
https://youtu.be/_rZbsnB-xkM
Laura Palmer's theme - Twin Peaks:
https://youtu.be/khMlcTE7lw8
Audrey's Dance - Twin Peaks:
https://youtu.be/DF43b38k0Mw
Promise - Silent Hill 2:
https://youtu.be/6qalGezr76o
Promise (reprise) - Silent Hill 2:
https://youtu.be/8N_PXTGdlGw
I hope my instructions were clear and concise for you. If you have any questions, let me know."
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