A Fox in Space OST - "Opening Credits #2"

Opening credits music for episode 102, "Fixing a Hole."
Episode summary: "James McCloud, Peppy Hare, and Pigma Dengar are sent on a dangerous mission to Venom in this flashback episode."
With the completion of episode 101, work has already begun on the second episode in my series. I have gotten faster at my work, and have a few animator friends helping out with the frames this time around, so the production of episode 102 should take much less time. In the meantime, enjoy this track I made.
Follow the progress at / a-fox-in-space
Watch me stream animation work daily, 8-10 hours a day at picarto.tv/AFox...
If you like, support the Patreon for my streams and live tutorials at / afoxinspace
Song credits:
Matthew Gafford: Guitar, piano, synth, etc.

[@NakeyJakey]

you really do have a gift for EQing stuff to sound just...right. whether it's the voice acting or these tunes, everything just sounds perfect. I'll make sure to catch your stream tomorrow because I've already watched episode 1 about 8 times.

[@Andernol]

Holy shit two of my favorite channels in one place, what is happening?

[@foxunsc1676]

NakeyJakey me to.

[@KKAkuoku]

Jakey fucks with A Fox In Space!? That’s a strong seal of quality if I’ve ever found one

[@Chickenman161]

Wait wait wait. You're a musician, animator, writer and director? :000

[@AwesomeGirl86]

+Chickenman161 And voice actor. :)

[@Chickenman161]

Oh dang, who did he voice act?

[@micahqgecko]

+Chickenman161 Fox and Wolf

[@Chickenman161]

Wow cool ^^

[@AwesomeGirl86]

Chickenman161 Yup.

[@Omenvreer]

This guy can't be real. I must still be dreaming.

[@joshuaong8654]

That's Fredryk Phox for ya

[@TheInflicted]

I had no idea how much I needed this series in my life.

[@Jpegfabio]

Same

[@SpadeHand]

+TheInflicted Right!?

[@DianeHeartbeat]

Me too

[@bakunin5352]

This is what we needed. Star fox is gonna get his much deserved revival here. Instead of the half assed game.

[@SaltedMallows]

Its the serious starfox i always wanted

[@Lewisfan1]

Can I see this OST's legs?

[@Kyrbi0]

+Gabriele Bianchetti It's not what it looks like...

[@Lewisfan1]

Ahahaha

[@ClassicLuigiFan]

+Khyrberos Hey hey, I fully support....whatever....this is. I DON'T JUDGE!

[@Lewisfan1]

ClassicLuigiFan Very so cute!

[@kanati1133]

Gabriele Bianchetti Your......your serious

[@EclipseHedgehog]

James is probably my favorite character in this fan project. You made him so badass and respectful. It really makes me want to see moments with him, his wife Vixy and little boy Fox. side note: making him an amputee was a nice addition too! just makes him more interesting. and you kept the cut ear!

[@TheGamingEvangelist]

I like to think he lost his hand in the accident that killed Vixy. Though this is heavily implied anyway.

[@BlandBread]

Fantastic, when this played on EP2 it was hype. Definitely worth the wait.

[@lezzei]

hearing it in the episode felt so crazy, i had such a huge smile on my face

[@winnerdinger589]

​@@lezzei same😊

[@valjean3663]

Fixing a Hole is, of course, a song from the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, which General Pepper was said to be named after (Captain Shears was named after Billy Shears, another Beatles reference). So is the name of the episode a clue that General Pepper will be introduced next? :D

[@FiltiarnYT]

6 years late, but it's also a reference to the Nintendo Power comics.

[@lezzei]

along with this, the drums sound really similar to the ones used in sgt. pepper's lonely hearts club band reprise, which makes me wonder if they were sampled from there, or if it's just a neat coincidence lol

[@Obdimus]

"the production of episode 102 should take much less time" _That didn't age well._

[@AugustoODashi]

That year. :D

[@milliondollarmistake]

it was worth it

[@Obdimus]

@@milliondollarmistake Yes it was.

[@cantonschenk1190]

BUT NOT ANYMORE

[@misspinkpunkykat]

This should totally be a cartoon on adult swim!

[@evan.6397]

This screams of late 80's early 90's. Never knew it was this good though.

[@KyoSRW]

This series is what we need. The history before the history of Fox McCloud. 😮 AWESOME.

[@SuperWorldJumper]

"Episode 102 should take much less time." How long did it take you to make the first one?

[@AFoxinSpace]

+SuperWorldJumper Roughly one year.

[@ImTopin]

+A Fox in Space so then this one would take say...3/4 the time? 1/2?

[@LoganSSBM]

+A Fox in Space my god this music is amazing

[@tyronebiggums177]

+A Fox in Space you guys are absolutely killing it with the ost. And I'm also very curious about the way the schedules being handled. I'm already in love with the series, and definitely don't want to wait long for the next episode

[@10upstudios]

+TheSuperGamefreak I'd say 6-7 months.

[@leetman102]

Is this based off any track from the games or is this completely original? Either way, it's hella good. Hyped for the next episode!

[@AFoxinSpace]

+Dan Dizon Nah, just something original I whipped up a while ago. Always wanted to use it for an intro sequence.

[@DamienStarry0w0]

+A Fox in Space just wondering is Krystal going to make a appearance... or is it going to be all guys (whatever a saxophone sounds like in a sexy tune)

[@aidencrawford9704]

+Michel Rusé Mordre The Banana Princess You know this is set during the Lylat Wars right?

[@DamienStarry0w0]

Aiden Crawford oh opps mah bad it's been a very long time since I've played starfox adventures and all of the recent news and this animation was giving me nastalgic feels of when my childhood was still alive

[@ctc2973]

Love the cover art man. Would look real good as a poster on my wall

[@101supertails]

Peppy: Now if you don't wanna talk about it...

[@gregorjamesfergusarnott1024]

Is that General Shears from Farewell Beloved Falco on the top right corner? Amazing song and I'm very excited for this one!

[@circutr2080]

Borderline cowboy bebop bad-assery right here!!!!🎉

[@grundlewizard12]

It's funny, the pitch is lowered compared to the recently released Episode 2's Opening Credits release 6 years later. What changed? An audio oversight? Or was it intentional?

[@channelpointsparty]

This song is beautiful. I'm not from the 80's in any stretch of the imagination, but I really love the rough edgy feel of the soundtrack this series has. It's such a tribute to music of the past, which is in some (and I mean, some [don't judge me, people!]) ways better than music today.

[@telesticHarlequin]

If you want some nice 80s sounding video game music, I highly recommend Hotline Miami 1 & 2, along with their soundtracks. They're really fantastic.

[@yukaroj]

You really had me at that guitar slide, you really didn’t need a whole song afterwards lmao

[@ayoxe]

I’m still hoping that episode two will still include this theme

[@Jukestar]

Good news!

[@ayoxe]

@@Jukestar lol

[@thesquirrelking6206]

It does, but it is somehow even punchier than this version! a bit more oomph to the sound.

[@AzureBladeXIII]

Aww I really digged the Jazz rendition of the star fox theme.

[@Mekboy_ComputerMonster]

Not a mix I was expecting to see. Theres also some tracks that feel like they belong in a Spaghetti Western, which is also surprising.

[@chicopapass]

+Azure Definitely gave it a good Bebop feel. Starfox and Cowboy Bebop combined... never knew it would be such an amazing concept.

[@Gamerdude854]

+Azure If I had to guess I'd say that this theme is used only for flashback episodes

[@cantonschenk1190]

It’s so fulfilling to see the new opening of episode 2 using this music!!!

[@the_flyattractor8656]

I love the whole 70's Gritty Grind house vibe of this series.

[@MarioSonicHQ]

It's cool to see this series attracting as much attention as it is. Really enjoyed the first episode, and I can't wait for the next.

[@chicopapass]

I'm so glad you guys are making another. I feel like Starfox was always nintendo's biggest missed opportunity. The new attitude you give makes me remember why I liked Starfox in the first place. The grit you added to it makes it much more worthwhile than Nintendo's goofy-childish watered down melodramatic approach.

[@nxtcaliber3445]

This is the beginning of something awesome. I really hope you make it big!

[@calimoth]

This is an incredible arrangement man. Sounds comparable to soundtrack for Drive. Can't wait to hear more!

[@SpikerDragon95]

The first part of this song sound like the customize section from some Need For Speed and the other part sound like the loading screen from another Need For Speed anyway this is soo freaking awesome!

[@Maximus_-qc3zt]

Imagine getting 102 episodes of this. That would be a dream come true.

[@AugustoODashi]

Oh yeah xD

[@therealwisemysticaltree]

Expectation: Finally episode 48 is out! It took forever! Reality: great episode! I hope my grandchildren enjoy the next one!

[@Awriko]

Still alive and kicking. Right on! I love the classic synthesis soundscapes and it just fits oh so well. Let this be the end of the beginning and the start of something ever more amazing that it already is. Since you did make this yourself, may I ask what you use? Any analogs or retro FM synths I'm particular throughout? Or maybe a program/plugin? I have a fair share of classic synthesizers and it's always great to hear others' fresh... old stuff! Hyped for more!

[@TAGMedia7]

Are you a time traveler from the early '80s? Who are you? THIS out of NOWHERE! The sensibility in the jokes and storytelling...as echoed by others, everything is *just* right.

[@smbmadman1]

Whoa! So many views already! This series has finally gaining traction now that the first episode's out! :D

[@LieutenantAmerica]

From that art and the music alone, this sounds like it would be one hell of an 80s action thriller.

[@Shunsuka]

i don't usually watch his streams since i've hidden all the spoiled or told plot to myself for years, but just in a random stream of his that i clicked on, he put the intro of ep 2 and had this track... it was just what i imagined and i felt in heaven, straight Cowboy Bebop vibes and i got triple excited, i can't believe we are actually close to get this episode, i'm really happy.

[@samcham4413]

Holy Shit this is good!

[@trolizonte1]

Starring: James, Peppy, Pigma...

[@andrewdenneno653]

It's so good oh god and I haven't even seen the episode. Also do you have a patreon? If you don't you should make one.

[@cloudmangalm03]

Uuuuuhhhhhh, goddammit, I need a sample of this song. Like... A genre of this kind of music? This sounds so awesome!

[@joakim8988]

I'd say that retro/synthwave is for you buddy.

[@cloudmangalm03]

Thanks a lot, mate!

[@enntire]

the cover art looks badass.

[@boredcheeseaddict5599]

This looks amazing...and sounds amazing...GIVE ME A WHOLE EPISODE NOW

[@JeffIndigo]

Matt, I'm so psyched for this! Your work is uncanny! Thank you and keep it up! P.s. if you ever need guitar in anything, I will gladly help you out!

[@debbiehargreaves3350]

This is my favourite anime opening

[@lobesteral]

What did you use to make the opening theme?

[@AFoxinSpace]

+LobesterAL FL Studio, my guitar, my bass guitar, and my midi controller keyboard.

[@cooljazzyjazz]

+A Fox in Space where can I watch the prequel to epi 1

[@DerpyDosh]

"so the production of episode 102 should take much less time."

[@thecompletedluigitwat4827]

Jeeeez how many episodes have u finished!?

[@Ireland.sflover]

He still working on episode 2. Episode 2 hasn't came out yet.

[@Ihop_manager]

Wait, if this is a flashback episode, why is Captain Shears in the poster?

[@MrManowar6]

Looks like this series is more about James McCloud rather than his son

[@tedturneriscrazy]

To be honest, I'm okay with whatever release schedule if these continue to be of such high quality.

[@dogman15]

Can you upload the Italian Opera Start Screen arrangement by itself to KZbin?

[@PoptartVerbrannt]

Oh shit, 8-10 hours a day, daily? I could tell there was a lot of love and effort put into this, but, damn. I've done some real amateur animations myself and I couldn't imagine putting so much into something like you are doing right now. Keep up the amazing work.

[@TheHenriGame]

Oh... this is so... AMAZING! Sir, will you have my babies?

[@Copeydude101]

feels like its been forever since episode 1 hopefully episode 2 is soon

[@ignaciogonzalez1781]

"Soon"

[@anisomniac5931]

@@ignaciogonzalez1781 Yep. He's still working on it.

[@alvarez332]

this one deserve to be on adult swim

[@benmartin4941]

I can't remember the last time I was this excited for a KZbin series. You can really see all the love and effort you put into your work, keep it up!!

[@Markedspain]

Everything this guys touches seems to be gold. Great track!

[@kaitling989]

Blown away by your creative skills. Everything you make is amazing, didn’t realize you even made the music 😮

[@householdrecordings]

Really stoked with this series.

[@AndreaMcKid]

To Live and Die in Corneria!

[@lopkobor6916]

Wonder how this would sound like in 5/4

[@JoeRoo922]

man this sounds amazing! can't wait for the next episode!

[@ahok.168]

llllooooook ouuuutt (ITS STAAAAAARWOOOLF)

[@ibabcock89]

I think he dropped the musical style for the show, going for a dark and serious mood for the show.

[@TheBiscuitStreet]

I can't wait for episode 102 BECAUSE THIS IS NEXT LEVEL

[@SuperZct1]

I have no words. I like it.

[@fam3871]

Dude PLEASE, episode 2!!!!!

[@DigitalCasm]

Hey, I really, really, really, dig the aesthetic of all of this. especially the amount of effort that's going in to the sound design. Just out of curiosity - for the first half of this video were you going for a full on acoustic wall of sound vibe?

[@reillymcentee2168]

And here we have laser pistols, laser shotguns, and Arwings. Meanwhile James Is there with a slingshot...it's actually understandable how he got dead in the first place😔

[@channelpointsparty]

After watching several of the livestreams, I have seen all the characters on this thumbnail. Still, I'm totally psyched for what's in store for Episode 2!

[@comandercool22]

This song kicks ass!

[@SaltyBoiJohns]

I hope Adult Swim picks this up the way One Punch man blew up last year!

[@wolfwagonc1727]

Sounds very John Carpenter

[@KazYumayui]

I only just noticed you used sytrus, I can recognise that conspiracy preset faintly in there!

[@TazHall]

I'm just.... SO EXCITED!

[@SuperZct1]

Holy shit this is awesome

[@FuriousGunnerKat]

My thumbnail says it all........this is gonna be a GREAT SERIES GUYZ!!!!!!! Take your time on this......will be here waiting boss.

[@ferdinandstrat]

What are your musical influences as a composer? I am feeling a lot of 80's sci fi here, the kind modern synthwave acts are based on.

[@spencergowen]

please make more episodes, this is terrific

[@JsRf13]

this is so fucking good lol

[@musicfreak1138]

I stumbled on the first episode and I'm glad I did! Definitely subscribing so I don't miss out!

[@channelpointsparty]

On this really late night, I have decided to listen to the playlist of the Show on 2.0x speed. I'm gonna say, this track is sweet when played quickly! Try it!

[@myst4hire1]

Awesome work! Nothing like that commercial of the new game where Falco is heckling Fox.

[@ziggyfreefall2774]

I realize why everything on TV and netflix sucks now, its cuz people won't give people like you and OneyNG a fucking job in it. you guys are great

[@mondogecko01]

March 26 I am sooooo looking forward to

[@dymonoaks666]

You’re actually an inspiration for me! I love your stuff ❤️🖤💀😁

[@W0NP]

Continue like that i am very exiting to see the next A FOX IN SPACE -S01E02

[@TheVileOne]

This is amazing work and awesome music. Hope you all can do original series work at some point.

[@MegaDarkR]

I can't stand how much the second half is similar to Mass Effect OST.

[@almister]

Are there any other videogames or random universes (comics, boardgames) that you may do a similar animated series for in the future. I would love if you did a warhammer 40k type thing or say a mortal kombat or other beat em up that has little to no story but then went mad and made some whole complex background to it i.e like scorpion is a deeply troubled and philisophical dude who just happens to be a pyscho aswell.

[@PharaHooves]

"We where told you use a... improvised shooting instrument. Please, place it on the table and-" James pulls out sling shot and twacks the fuck out the lemurs.

[@AtlasFox]

Rough Gunners

[@AirshBornely]

Nice you are bring back more of your old music for this iteration of the show. :D

[@krory2394]

ur literally... like... the most talented person I've ever seen that creates things I love. You are my idol, and just... wow. I wish I was as good as you, and maybe some day I'll be close

[@StrifeOnizuka]

I wouldn't mind paying for a FiS OST on bandcamp or something when there are enough tracks to fill an album.

[@ScottE-2]

The hype... I can feel it from here. The build up toward the next episode is huge! Incredibly promising is any and now, I have a legitimate cartoon to look forward to. Great track for what might go down in 102, it sounds very imposing and tells you something serious is going on. A tense atmosphere, griping to the teeth with anticipation to what might happen next. For a guy that is in charge of the animation, writing, voice acting, music/sound design, and editing... You're a jack of all trades with such talent and hard work put into this new series. Hopefully Nintendo won't take down such an amazing project.

[@ScottE-2]

***** I already watched the preview and read the description. This comment is fairly old you know, a bit surprised you have found it. The episode is going to be interesting and from what I can tell, it's going to be done whenever it's done. Feel free to support Matt by visiting his streams on twitch and donating there to help with the development of this series.

[@JPBenson84]

700,000+ views for episode 1 in only a week! For the love of God...Matt please keep making more!

[@maxbrandt6]

The SlyFly Channel should pick this up and have it as part of a new and better Friday night line up instead of that horse shit WWE.

[@DDarkHollow]

Nice work! Keep it up, ill be waiting for the next one :D

[@magistar2243]

I love this music. But im in love with the episode one intro.

[@OBOBProductions]

this series looks like it's inspired by cowboy bebop. cool