Video Game Soundtracking

I've always liked to listen to music while playing games, especially if I'm not a huge fan of the game's music. Super Mario 64, while one of my favorite games, had some of my least favorite music. I would always play some CD while playing this game, and I even had favorite songs for certain levels. What follows is my Super Mario 64 soundtrack.

Bob-omb Battlefield: Death Defied by Will by Eagle-Eye Cherry- Great song, good to start off the game, as everything is geared to kill you, and it's only by rushing headlong into the danger that you can survive.
Whomp's Fortress: Clumsy by Our Lady Peace- I'm a big OLP fan, and this song soothes me, especially in this level, especially considering that many of the stars in this level are balanced over death-filled drops.
Jolly Roger Bay: Ruby Soho by Rancid- Good, solid punk song with a few moments of rest, very symbolic of this stage of the game.
Cool-Cool Mountain: Christmas Eve Sarajevo by Trans-Siberian Orchestra- Best Christmas song ever (well, maybe not) and it fits this level to perfection.
Bowser Battle #1: I'm Sorry by Blink 182- The first Bowser battle requires an upbeat sad song, because the level is precarious, dark, and depressing.
Big Boo's Haunt: Sex & Candy by Marcy Playground - You've heard this song, and you know it. It's one of the most recognizable soungs from the 1990s, and it's haunting melody goes hand-in-hand with the Haunt.
Hazy Maze Cave: Jesus Nightlight by Eve 6 - Slower paced, relaxing song, really fits the darkness of this level.
Lethal Lava Land: Fuel by Metallica - Fast, and that's what you have to be. Also, the fifth stage of this level unlocks a rideable shell making for even faster travel.
Shifting Sand Land: Keep 'em Separated by The Offspring- The Egyptian sounding guitar riff at the beginning of the song is enough to win it a spot for this level.
Dire Dire Docks: Thanks a Lot by Third Eye Blind- Listen to the song while playing this level and you'll see why I chose it.
Bowser Battle #2: (New Wave) Polly by Nirvana- Fast, heart-pounding music to drive you through a tricky fire-laden level and up to your second meeting with the big bad.
Snowman's Land: Soul to Squeeze by Red Hot Chili Peppers - You'd think "Snow" would be my RHCP choice here, but it hadn't been released when I was playing this game, but STS is my favorite RHCP song, and it works for this level.
Wet-Dry World: The Show Must Go On by Queen- One of my all-time favorite songs. Queen's theatrical song adds a new level of drama to this two-part stage.
Tall, Tall Mountain: Never-ending Story Theme by New Found Glory- Almost interchangable with God of Wine for the Rainbow Ride level, this song nicely fits the pace of the mountain.
Tiny Huge Island: Disarm by Smashing Pumpkins- This song doesn't particularly fit the level, just one part of it, where you must break into a worm's cave and kill the worm, even though he has done you no harm.
Tick Tock Clock: Hook by Blues Traveler- Relaxing song with a soulful guitar and harmonica rythm, perfect for the controlled chaos of the clock.
Rainbow Ride: God of Wine by Third Eye Blind- Awesome song, sums up this level very well. There's something about this song than encapsulates the precarious nature of this level. Also, two 3EB songs on the soundtrack.
Ultimate Bowser Battle: To Live is to Die by Metallica - Yeah, I know, two Metallica songs on one soundtrack. Well, this mostly instrumental song perfectly sums up this battle. And if you win at just the right point in the song you'll get a scene that even Hollywood couldn't screw up.