I'm always trying to think outside the box when composing music for video games. Crafting a soundtrack for a game's title screen may appear simple, but it requires a memorable tune. Recently, I had the opportunity to create music for the title screen of a cargo-carrying game. This experience demonstrated how concentrating on a fundamental mechanic—jumping, in this instance—can inspire a catchy and suitable melody that establishes the game's overall tone. Here's how I tackled