The Man Who Sold The World – Metal Gear Solid V
The Man Who Sold the World is originally by David Bowie, but Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain used a cover of the song by Midge Ure. After the explosive opening of the Phantom Pain, The Man Who Sold the World begins playing with its 80s synth style as Snake undergoes surgery. The song ties in perfectly with the game’s themes, especially considering who’s actually under surgery, and it’s already a phenomenal song that helps set the tone for the whole game.
The Phantom Pain actually has a wide variety of great 80s music (Kids of America, anyone?) that’s used, but The Man Who Sold the World is easily the most recognizable and memorable from the game’s soundtrack. As a fun note, Hideo Kojima is actually quite the fan of David Bowie, and the musician’s influence can be seen at multiple points in the series, like Big Boss’ private military company named Diamond Dogs, after the Bowie song of the same name.
