Mick Gordon (feat. Tex Perkins) - The Partisan 

"I was a kid, we had a monster in our basement. My father said if I'd done wrong it would creep out at night and come for me. I tried to do no wrong, but the monster came all the same."

I can’t believe a company would do Mick so dirty. We support you

6 years later, this is by far the most underrated/underappreciated piece made by Mick. The mixture between the melancholy of the violins and the violence of the guitars is truly masterful... one of the top tracks Mick has ever produced imo.

""The monster never dies no matter how many times you kill it. It just sheds its skin and changes form."" ""I can feel the weight of the world pushing me down, I try to carry it nonetheless. One last time, then I can rest.""

Bethesda: "Mister Gordon, would you like to make the soundtrack for our new game?" Mick Gordon: *Cracks knuckles* "How many awards for game music do you want?"

Humanity burns most bright in the darkest of days. This song truly brings tears to my eyes for what it represents.

She died... without a whisper. That always hits me.

Bass dropped harder than German morale after Operation Bagration

still can't believe this masterpiece of music still isn't on spotify!!

Count to four...inhale...count to four...exhale

Game: 10/10 Characters/story: 10/10 Soundtrack: 20/10

So much emotions in his track: The feeling of being scared; The feeling of having fear to stand up for what's worth living for; The feeling of loss, depression, sadness and defeat; The feeling that you are forced to give up at a corner and to submit like a slave. But at the same time, there's a part of you that wanna snap saying: I CAN'T STAND WITH THIS BULLSHIT! ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! So you stand up against what scares you, what brings you fear, what demoralizes you. Incoming the feeling to fight The feeling of anger and hate against your oppressors The feeling of rage from your endless torture The feeling of vengeance for what you lost The feeling of having the will to live and moving forward. The feeling to protect what you hold dear to you and what's left to hold. In all that is dark and grimm for Humanity, there is one thing that cannot be destroyed... Hope. And I think that's one of the many reasons Blazcowicz is fighting for.

Between Old Blood and New Order, Machinegames have proved that they have impeccable taste in music. Everything about this song is outstanding.

Great song to finish a great game. That ending...

8 years on and this is still one of the best songs mick has produced. fucking shameful what they did to him. truly believe he is the greatest video game composer of our time and excited to see what he does next.

My great-grandfather was involved with partisans in WWII. Don't know how, don't really know where, don't really know when. We only know that he was with the S.O.E., and that he didn't make it home. We don't even "know" that he died, just that he went missing. I'd like to believe he lived to see the victory men like him made possible.

This song is perfect to listen to when sad, it fills me with with motivation.

I love the way they ended it as you arrive at the Air Base, which you will be boarded on a plane heading for Deathshead's compound. It's actually quite a sad ending, especially if you chose Fergus to die in The New Order.

My grandpa was an Italian Resistance partisan in WW2, participated in the 4 days of Naples (liberation of Naples from the Nazis) to this day, I get chills hearing this, thank you grandpa for your sacrifice. May you rest in peace.

Lyrics: When they poured across the border I was cautioned to surrender This I could not do I took my gun and vanished. I have changed my name so often I've lost my wife and children But I have many friends And some of them are with me An old woman gave us shelter Kept us hidden in the garret Then the soldiers came She died without a whisper There were three of us this morning I'm the only one this evening But I must go on The frontiers are my prison Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing Through the graves the wind is blowing Freedom soon will come Then we'll come from the shadows.

With this song it's very easy to imagine a a man sitting in a empty home up against the broken down walls holding out a locket with an image of his family and him while the battle outside rages on before he rushes back out knowing he might never come back to see them but it's a battle he has to try winning to keep them safe, very powerful stuff. Good job Mick.

that drop! 0_0

Just finished the game (yeah I'm late). What a beautiful piece of music.

I sincerely think this is the best end credits song I've ever heard. It just matches the global feeling of Old Blood so much. It's so depressing and shows how lonely B.J. is in his battle, since 3 out of the 4 allies he comes to met dies in front of him, letting him carrying alone the burden of saving the world from the wicked hold of the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces, and yet it has (just like Blazko) this "We won't give up anyway" vibe... To me, this song resumes perfectly the final mindstate of the game: "I've been through hell and back, I've seen surreal horrors and discovered the darkest secrets, I've lost my friends and seen my world set ablaze by the Nazis... But now there's hope to turn the tides as we're heading for a final mission to save the world..." As B.J. says himself: "I feel the weight of the world pushing me down. I try to carry it nonetheless...one last time...then I can rest." ... And sadly, he couldn't have been more wrong.

You know, this song actually invokes the bittersweet feelings about the main game's ending. The violins coupled with the guitar just seem to convey the right amount of anger and sadness which to me personally is an incredible thing to accomplish with a song like this.

Mick, I've gotta say, I didn't think I could trust anyone with these iconic games' soundtracks. But you, you've somehow pulled off the feeling of the games and the Doom series especially. I'm really happy id went with you!

I wouldn't be upset if Mick just did a whole heavy metal album like this song. Seriously, this has to be some of his best work.

Mick, in my humble opinion, this is your best song. It have a soul like no other. I listen to it while riding my motorcycle.

Beautiful piece of art.

My friend gave me Wolfenstein: The Old Blood for my birthday. I enjoyed every moment of the game...But I wasn't expecting something beautiful at the end, and I have now gone and dug through your work. Truly this made my day all the better. You're amazing, Mick. Keep up the amazing work!

Despite many might say otherwise, the soundtrack is the backbone of a game's soul. I loved playing Wolfenstein TNO and TOB, especially for the music. It really strikes a special chord in my soul. I can't listen to this without shedding a tear and it's a pain I like to feel. There's struggle, desperation, resolve and hope in those notes. Notes that are brush strokes coming in my ears, painting the canvas in my mind and the picture is breathtaking.

Girlfriend: “It’s just a game.” Me: 👁 👄 👁 💧 💧

When they poured across the border I was cautioned to surrender, this I could not do; I took my gun and vanished. I have changed my name so often, I have lost my wife and children but I have many friends, and some of them are with me. An old woman gave us shelter, kept us hidden in the garret, then the soldiers came; she died without a whisper. There were three of us this morning I'm the only one this evening but I must go on; the frontiers are my prison. Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing, through the graves the wind is blowing, freedom soon will come; then we'll come from the shadows.

I still get goosebumps everytime I listen to this.

I love how he screams FROM THE SHADOOOOOOOOOWS in the last part. All the anger and sorrow of a partisan in that scream. Bravo

I still think this is almost outright the best track Mick has done, it's amazing, even all these years later. I can't believe it's not held up there as a paragon of not just game audio but in and of itself.

This seems to be a translation of a French resistance song called La Complainte du Partisan, with some bits of the Chant des Partisans mixed in together. And all of it modernised and more punchy... This has a strong meaning to me as a Frenchman, my great-grandfather had been arrested and deported by the Wehrmacht for various acts of sabotage, and my great-grandparents on the other side of the family had been saved from arrest by a couple of German bakers... A strong song if it manages to evoke all of this to me, outstanding job, Mr Gordon, thank you very much.

In my opinion, this is one of Mick's best lyrical songs. It matches the ending of WTOB, you win and think the Allies have a chance at winning, a moment of solace, but we all know how that turns out. The beat drop brings back the gameplay of Wolfenstein and BJ's undying endurance to win and do what's right. Bethesda honestly does not deserve you after what they had done.

I don't play video games. But my word, this song is absofuckinglootley amazing. Stumbled across this totally by accident a few years ago. Chills. Mind blowing! Respect for the original lyrics.

I never thought this song would become up to date in the course of my life...

Absolutely fantastic, perfectly encapsulates the the dread and hopelessness of a world withering under a Nazi regime, and the defiance of B.J. and the resistance. After Wolfenstein and Doom, I wouldn't want anyone but you composing these soundtracks man.

Duuude just finished old blood and sat and wallowed in the credits whilst this played. Such a good song to reflect on what you had just played. So upset it isn't on Spotify! Hoping u continue to make phenomenal tracks like this one!

5 years later, and this song continues to leave me in awestruck. Mick Gordon, if you are reading this comment, words cannot express how content I am with your work. You are truly an amazing musician.

Fun little side fact to read while listening to this masterpiece, that you probably didn't know and most likely won't care about cuz it has absolutely no use for you: The word "Partisan" is actually a Persian/Iranian word, and it consists of "parti" which refers to Parthians, a group of Iranians that beat the shit outta Selucids and Romans alike and created the Arshkanian/Parthian empire, and the suffix "-san", which in Iranian means "like", so basically, a partisan, is a warrior that fights like the Parthians, and the Parthians were actually known for their impressive guerilla warfare tactics.

This was amazing and so bittersweet with getting to see Fergus again. FROM THE SHADOWWWWWS!

This is now the theme of Mick's struggle against Bethesda and Id

It's testament to the games and the music that you feel like you walk every step with BJ. Hearing this at the end of Old Blood, knowing that your heading for Deathshead's compound and will have to choose between Fergus and Wyatt. This song still gives me chills all these years later.

Listening to this perfectly represents the glooming massacre that unfolded to all those poor soldiers in the end of the old blood getting on planes to fight at deaths head compound, the sheer tragedy of it, paired up with brian blooms amazing voice acting. Fuck me sideways mick. Awsome

I would love to be able to get this song on Spotify!

"Theirs this dream. Something important. Its gone when I wake up. No time for dreams, I guess. The monster never dies no matter how many times you kill it. It just sheds its skin and changes form. I can feel the weight of the world pushing me down, I try to carry it nonetheless. One last time, then I can rest." Captain William "BJ" Blazkowicz.

Це насправді велика пісня, в деяких моментах вона буквально тримала мене. Дякую Вам велике

SPOILERS FOR WOLFENSTEIN II: THE NEW COLOSSUS After playing Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, I notice some of the lyrics were kinda foreshadowing to the events of that game (with different circumstances of course) It wasn't intentional, but it's a perfect fit for a prequel game. "An old woman gave us shelter, kept us hidden in the garret, then the soldiers came; she died without a whisper." - Caroline Becker in the beginning. "Oh, the wind, the wind is blowing, through the graves the wind is blowing, freedom soon will come; then we'll come from the shadows." - Revolution in the ending

Love what Bethesda is doing to revive and respect ID's classic IP's.

If anyone is looking for the lyrics, here's what I think they say: When they poured across the border I was cautioned to surrender This I could not do I took my gun and I vanished I have changed my name so often I have lost my wife and children But I have many friends And some of them are with me An old woman gave us shelter Kept us hidden in the garret Then those soldiers came she died without a whisper There was three of us this morning Im the only one this evening But I must go on The frontier is my prison Oh the wind, the wind is blowing Through the graves the wind is blowing Freedom soon to come Then we'll come from the shadows Oh the wind, the wind is blowing Through the graves the wind is blowing Freedom soon to come Then we'll come from the shadows From the shadows From the shadows From the shadows Shadows Shadows From the shadows

Thanks to Raycevick, now I think The Old Blood is the best one of all 3 Wolfenstein games by Machinegames yet less memorable of all for people

Cannot describe the first time finishing the game and listening to this song. My 7yo boy became addicted to this song and played the shit out of this game, a few more rounds and he'll be able to finish it in a lower difficulty. And also, can sing most of this gem.

"A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. With silent lips "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me..." - Captain William Joseph B.J. Blazkowicz

I've been listening to this song every day since the invasion started. When I see the images of the men and women in Kiev preparing to defend themselves, I'm reminded of this cover in particular. There's an aura of grit that makes it feel rooted in the now.

My favorite part in this song(besides the whole song itself) is the ending when the violins slowly intensify, it's just filled with so much emotion

I cannot stop listening to this absolute piece of art. It should be much wider know , especially with everything going on now

mick, thanks for this absolute epicness!! .... as a wolfenstein fan while playing Old Blood i felt that the OST was breathtaking, then i got this insane track at the ending and i was like "holy moly that's sick!", i would try any games associated with soundtrack made by u , keep it up 👍

There aren’t enough words In the English dictionary to describe the utter greatness of this song

Still returning to this regularly. One of the best songs I've ever listened to. Thank you Mick, this will accompany me until I die.

damn near cried even though the war in no way touched my family or my country. Only Mick Gordon can pull that off. Huge respect :)))

"Theirs this dream... Something important... It's gone when I wake up. No time for dreams I guess. The monster never dies no matter how many times you kill it. It just sheds it's skin and changes form. I can feel the weight of the world pushing me down. I try to carry it nonetheless. One last time, then I can rest." - Captain William "BJ" Blazkowicz

This is my favorite work that Mick ever created. I remember sitting in the dark as the credits for Old Blood rolled, unable to move or react because of how entranced I was by the closing score.

I've listened to this so many times. The Old Blood is definitely great, but I think the ending as it bleeds into the start of this song for the credits pushes it to new heights.

Finally played The Old Blood, by the gods, we need more of Mick Gordon across the gaming platform, you, fucking, LEGEND.

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im mad this isnt on spotify

My favourite track from Bethesda i think. It was so rewarding , to finish Old blood & then get hit with this.... I honestly cant believe how they played mick though..... 5 years without pay.... I expected more Bethesda... I expected more.

*A timelessly underrated masterpiece right here.*

This is not just a song. This was so f*cking unbelieveable, I even have no right words to describe it. You made something what exhausted me physically.

this hits harder now

I love the transition from guitar to violin at the end

My favorite song from Mick

That build-up is so godlike. Glad to see that you did more material for Old Blood! I hope this OST becomes available for purchase like New Order's.

More relevant than ever

Mick's music is unmistakable and unrivaled.

Truly a masterpiece. This songs conveys deep feelings, a perfect alchemy between melancholy, grim resolution and the will to fight on and on.

Amazing how this OST comes with a free game.

this is by far the BEST end credits song for any thing I’ve EVER seen. And I’ve been playing games since i was 5

The original version of this song is good, but this version, Mick, you have made a masterpiece.

Mick, how did you manage to get Tex to go Metal? Nice work!

That is on of my favorite soundtracks ever. I listen for this like 1000 times and it's still so great

Besides having a great (god-like even) ability to convey emotion into music and make it fit within the setting of the game, Mick Gordon also is an amazing OST composer in a way, that tracks he produces fit amazingly in story-heavy games like Wolfenstein, they fit to the cutscenes they are not overbearing, they just amplify what is happening on your screen. He could easily compose a whole OST for a movie no worse than John Williams or Hans Zimmer can. The movie-like quality of this one hit me particularly. I would even go as far as to say, that this track wouldn't stand out in one of earlier U.N.K.L.E. albums which always had a OST vibe to them. That slow beginning or ending where drum and guitar parts are gradually fading out out to leave an orchestral string section playing in - Classic James Lavelle style.

This song... no matter how many times I listened to it... it never gets old.

For a musician it's quite hard to keep the musical harmony and the coherence with the video game scenario at the same time. But starting with "Adrift" in the New Order, until the end of "The Partisan", a musical adventure goes on side by side with the adventure in the game. Two games tell us a story, a very same story which is written by Emmanuel d'Astier de la Vigerie in 1943. From the very beginning of the first game (the New Order) the music is also telling us the same story. Injecting this feeling to the heart of a video game player is very hard job to achieve for a musician. Thank you for all those precious time of yours that you spent while composing these beautiful soundtrack albums. On the other hand "The Partisan" is the ending point of two games; the last stop in the musical adventure (and I'm not saying that because the credits are shown in the game at the same time). I can easily connect the musical atmosphere in Adrift and this song. The Partisan is one of the best game songs I ever listened. Musically, I didn't like the sound of distortion in fact, but it completely fits in the game; so I can say nothing about that. The acoustic guitar intro of the song starts the depression by itself and in the end strings maximize that feeling. I loved the string arrangements and the vocals of Tex Perkins which are full of emotion. Also I must say that, even though this version is completely different from Leonard Cohen version of the song, I still get the same impression from both songs; same feeling, same dark and depressed war atmosphere and more importantly, same requiem. Again, thank you for all those perfect music!!! I'm looking forward to hear more tunes from you!

The monster never dies no matter how many times you kill it. It just sheds its skin and changes form. Can feel the weight of the world pushing me down. I try to carry it nonetheless. One last time. Then I can rest.

The New Order remains my favourite but this song is a masterpiece that embodies so much of what makes New Order special.

One of the best soundtracks I’ve ever heard for a game (Saw Tex Perkins live at Fremantle prison too)

Geez man I'm covered in goosebumps.

This is everything art is supposed to be; thrilling, poignant, and the encapsulation of an entire era in a single composition. Almost 5 years later and dozens upon dozens of listens and somehow this song still retains its impact. It’s an incredibly grim portrait of a time we were fortunate to never experience ourselves and a reminder that even in the darkest of times there is reason to hope and that there will always be someone who will rise up when no one else can or will.

FROM THE SHADOWWWWWWWWWWWSSS! This song will touch your feelings

I know nothing about this game, I'm not a gamer, this song is stunning

This melody heard without even knowing about the game. Incredibly strong! Courageous! And a little aggressive! Frisson!

It's the best credits song ending the game I have ever heard , it fits perfectly in the universe and the subject of this game.

5:00 Everything just lines up, the drums , the bass , everything. It's perfect

It's been almost 5 years and this masterpiece never fails to make me tremble. Thanks so much Mick.

That was amazing. It captured the foreboding atmosphere perfectly, with a tinge of "Leading to the final battle".