| "Snake Eater" | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:MGS3_Ladder.png) The ladder sequence of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where the song is played | |
| Song by Cynthia Harrell | |
| from the album Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater Original Soundtrack | |
| Recorded | 2004 |
| Genre | Video game music, Jazz funk |
| Length | 2:57 |
| Label | King |
| Songwriter(s) | Norihiko Hibino |
| Producer(s) | Rika Muranaka |
"Snake Eater" is the theme song for the 2004 video game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, written by Norihiko Hibino and performed by Cynthia Harrell. The song is used within the game's opening sequence, as well as a sequence in which the player climbs a long ladder near the end of the game. Originally composed before the game's development as a substitute track, the song was praised by director Hideo Kojima and the final version was performed by a live orchestra.
"Snake Eater" features horns, brass, and string instruments, as well as backing vocals. Several journalists compared the song to the title themes of James Bond films. "Snake Eater" has been met with critical acclaim, with praise for its usage in Metal Gear Solid 3 and Harrell's performance. Other artists have covered the song, including voice actor Donna Burke in 2015. Some publications considered "Snake Eater" among the best video game songs ever made.