The Mexican Flyer is an instumental song that was originally released in the 60's by Ken Woodman & His Piccadilly Brass and first. Today, it serves as the main theme of the Space Channel 5 serie, and also considered as Ulala's theme music.
Appearances
This song is first heard during the intro of the first game in 2000, and then heavily re-used and remixed throughout the games. It is also Space Channel 5 and Space Channel 5 Part 2 credits song.
The Mexican Flyer is most notably featured is the firsts reports of both games, usualy when Ulala successfully saves hostages, and also when the first boss is defeated.
Officials Tracks
Here is the official and remixed song of the Mexican Flyer, in the games OST.
- Mexican Flyer also called Mexican flyer (Original) is the original song, composed by Ken Woodman & His Picaddilly Brass (Space Channel 5 Original Soundtrack)
- Mexican Flyer (Remix), by Naofumi Hataya, Kenichi Tokoi (Space Channel 5 Original Soundtrack)
- Also called Mexican Flyer 2000, by Dr. Pris and Dr. Rachael (in Mexican Flyer Remix Tracks Inspired by Space Channel 5)
- Mexican Flyer (Adam F Remix), by Adam F (Mexican Flyer Remix Tracks Inspired by Space Channel 5)
- Mexican Flyer (GOMI's Lair No Vox Mix), by GOMI (Mexican Flyer Remix Tracks Inspired by Space Channel 5)
- Mexican Flyer (Tinyvoice, Production Remix), by Ryosuke Imai (Mexican Flyer Remix Tracks Inspired by Space Channel 5)
- Mexican Flyer (Snowbird Mix), by Kenji Eno (Mexican Flyer Remix Tracks Inspired by Space Channel 5)
- Mexican Flyer (Complete Big Band Version), by Ken Woodman & His Picaddilly Brass (Space Channel 5 Part 2 Soundtrack Vol. Chu!!)
- Mexican Flyer (TV Version), by Kenichi Tokoi (Space Channel 5 Part 2 Soundtrack Vol. Hey!!)
- Mexican Flyer (Swing it Black Mix), by Toshiya Arai (Space Channel 5 Part 2 Uki Uki - Non Stop Megamix)
Non Officials Tracks
These songs are reprises of the Mexican Flyer, but in other media.
- Mexican Flyer, by Skeewiff (Miniskirt)
- Mexican Flyer, in the movie Swing Girls (it is actually a shorter version of Mexican Flyer (Complete Big Band Version)). This reprise is followed by Sing Sing Sing in the movie.
- Mexican Flyer, unknown artist, but possibly the Wild Cherry due to the clip. (on Youtube)
Others
These tracks aren't officially called "Mexican Flyer" but do feature a remixed version.
- Spaceport: Introducing Ulala!!, in the first game, during the Report 1.
- Blank TV: Ulala Support Chant, an "A Capella" chant support of the Mexican Flyer, during the final against Blank TV.
- Report 1 - Ulala Again, in the sequel, during the Report 1.
- Report 6 - Connected Hearts, a powerful Mexican Flyer remix, sometimes called "Mexican Flyer Ultra", along with Peace, Ulala and Purge lyrics in the final battle against Great Purge.
Trivia
- The game Samba De Amigo Wii features a song called Mexican Flyer. Actually it's the track from the first game Spaceport: Introducing Ulala!!. However, it does feature a remixed version of the Mexican Flyer.