Mick Gordon - Hinnamatoom (Killer Instinct) 

I am a Native American. Coahuiltecan to be specific. I have been an ambassador between my nation and the Diné (Navajo People) nation for years now. I have sat up in ceremonies from the border of Mexico to the mountains of New Mexico. I have seen the stars on a crisp mountain night, and heard coyotes in the distance in the Mexico desert. I have lived this life of passion and pride for years, and have yet to find a really good song that fits that passion, but Mick, you nailed it. I am very sorrowful to hear what happened to you with the Doom team, but let it be known, you are an *amazing* artist and never forget that. You do all nations proud sir. Blessings to you.

I didn't think it was possible to blend Native American with rock music, but then Mick Gordon happened.

Thunder used to be such a caricature. His new design plus this phenomenal theme make him someone to be proud of.

This is the kind of song that makes me want to stand in a storm and roar to the sky.

"I shall henceforth call you Chief, as a sign of great respect to your people." "Thank you sergeant!"

I don't know what's more impressive: the song itself, or the fact that all the words and instruments are the exact ones used in the tribe Thunder is from. Definitely a step up from the first theme. Bravissimo.

Gawd I never get tired of this theme

As a Native American.. I ABSOLUTELY APPROVE OF THIS!!

Never noticed this until now, but the pipes melody is basically the KI theme at a slower tempo... amazing how well it fits in. Great work Mick :)

As a Native American of the Blackfoot Tribe I approve this track. The Great Spirit has blessed you with the talent to make amazing soundtracks Mick Gordon.

Mick Gordon is a genius.

Two reasons to buy Killer Instinct: 1. Mick Gordon 2. Celldweller

As a Proud Native American of both the Blackfoot and Cherokee tribes, I commend this!

Something cool about this theme is an indy pro wrestler, Hania the Howling Huntress, uses this as her entrance music and I almost immediately pointed it out.

Oh my god... the riff change right after the break around 3:37, and how the chanting vocals mend with it; I'm actually tearing up here...

What I learned from this character and this theme: If you're going to write about a culture that's not your own, research the hell out of it. You'll get good results.

This song made cry a Lil bit.

I love how heroic this track sounds.

Now THIS is how you respect a culture while also making them AWESOME.

2:41 to 5:00 makes me feel like i take on the world. Brings me to tears everytime. All my fears, self doubts and self hatred goes away and i am one with myself

one thing i love about the Killer instinct soundtrack is that all of the songs sound distinct from eachother, sure many of them use similar instruments, but majority of them have their own identity, example, warlord (spinal), Hinnamatoom (thunder), and icehaven (tusk) they all can be put under the banner of "metal" but they all are different and distinct

I’m Native American song makes me proud for having this Sioux and Assiniboine blood in me

I have the sudden to climb a mountain in the middle of a huge thunderstorm and shout, "FOOGA TIWAAAAH!"

Hey Mick, I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I just want to say that the music you brought to KI was phenomenal. You're what tipped it from a good game to a fantastic game for me, and I'm going to sorely miss you for season 3. I can only hope your replacement has an iota of your talent.

I'm a Native American I Love This Song Thanks Mick Gordon 🤘

Sioux, Cherokee, Lakota, and Seminole pride here 💯💕

I'm a part of the standing rock reservation of North Dakota, I'm partially a Lakotan speaker and I'm half Native American, when my now deceased culture teacher Earl Bullhead heard this, he said it was outstanding and was like a blessing came true, this was when i was in the 5th grade, i showed this to other Lakotan's, they were astonished and mesmerized, anyway, thanks for making this song Mick Gordon, you help me bring back memories

KI 2013 is the greatest love letter the fighting genre ever had, blending music to well...fighting

This song makes me even more proud for being a Native American. Thanks, mick!

When you take a DNA test and find out you're 2% Native American:

i found out a couple years ago that my grandpa is from the nez perce tribe, and when i mentioned it to a friend they sent me this song... its so good!!!!!! i wanna cry a bit!!!!!!!!!!!

Mick Gordon, one of the few people who is actually able to make an 8 string sound good and not just Djent. Also Mick please, you're not supposed to make players emotional during a fight. This theme is way to much for mah feels to handle.

I'm mostly native American and this song just makes me feel like someone attached jumper cables to me and a Lamborghini. Mick you are amazing man, nuff said.

Thunder is a pretty cool character. I just read the novella, and the way it depicted him was epic. Mira, one of the antagonists of the game, compared him in physique and presence to a mountain. So she summoned a swarm of Wendigos to distract him, but he just glared and said “I do not fear the flesh eaters.” Then he started carving his way through them.

I'm not sure what I love more: how badass and awesome this song is, or that you guys did your homework on the particular tribe to make the character and theme more authentic.

As the true blood of this land... native to the cherokee tribe I honor this track and it's creator 🔥 🙏🏾🔥... feathers up✊🏾.. because we're waking up!!!

Wow... just realized I'd pay good money to see Killer Instinct: The Rock Opera. Food for thought, Mick! :P

I'm a Native American and I have to say Mick, thank you for your fantastic talent for composing music. Normally, I don't like Native characters in games since they always are treated like stereotypes but that happens in any fighting game. Nightwolf never synced with me and T. Hawk makes me gag. But you went beyond just making a generic track. I just wondered what kind of experience it was when you recorded this. Again, I love the music and your worth ethic. I am excited to see what more projects you make in the future. :-)

Someone break Mick's combo before he unleashes Jago's theme on us. Our ears are not prepared!

It should be illegal for someone to be this talented! Amazing work!

Thunder has been my favorite character in KI and when I heard this for the first time at PAX I lost my mind. I would watch match after match just so I can hear the tune playing even though people were talking in the background lol. I just want to say thank you for this piece its truly remarkable and I don't want anyone else doing KI music but you Mick. You better stick till Season 3 or else! Words can't express how great this is. You made us KI fans happy again :)

Killer Instinct: Fighting game or Musical? Seriously tho, this songs are fucking amazing

This song deserves millions of views, my personal favorite of all the fighters

Your a real one Mick.. don't listen just keep doing your thing... Massive respect.

Every time I hear this song, I become full of adrenaline!

I've listen to this song every morning and every night and will continue till my passing day. It's truly once in life that has my heart and soul. Thank Mr. Gordon.

Who is this Mick Gordon and why is he not the god of music we all bow down to ?

Oh man, this is now my favourite track in the game.

3:38 Lifting during this part of the song is incredible!

The section at 3:20 may be one of the most badass things I've ever heard.

Listen to this song while walking through a forested area. As a bonus: as it's raining.

I'm 18 years old, an aspiring actor and music producer and as a kid; SF2 and KI were the two foremost games I grew up with and I'd go on training mode just to listen to the soundtracks which I fell in love with and even to this day I still rock them tunes out on my phone, practicing them on piano to when I'll eventually mix them. Just want to say, you literally are the best Mick Gordon and your work has been incredible and inspiring especially when you're involved with so many genres! When I first heard this song originally, I tried everything just focus past the gameplay and commentary and literally cried at the song because it reminds of all the Native music I grew up with such as Tatanka or Sacred Spirit. I and many others are very grateful to the work you've produced. To most it's just music, but to us it represents nostalgia, euphoria and a pleasing experience to the ears. Also your soundcloud is where it started for me, thanks a lot Mr. Gordon! And apologies for the long paragraph, it's just to nice to write out feelings once in a while. P.S. shameful promotion my music on soundcloud is available for feedback, it's not great but it's there under Lymbros...

Killer Instinct has a better and more diverse cast than Overwatch.

still a phenomenal theme after nearly 5 years and dare I say the best one out of the entire soundtrack. i wont forget falling more in love with it after hearing 2:00 for the first time. so powerful, beautiful and emotional it could bring a tear to the eye.

Oh man! This is just to good. It makes me feel FREE!

We need more heavy metal with native american culture mixed in!

The flute just pierced through everything

It's 2022 and I stil blast the KI soundtrack! I've been a fan since the 90's of KI, playing in the arcades and so on and so forth. I've been a metal musician for 20 years straight and have always very much enjoyed your work man!

I like how games soundtracks sound way better then music u hear in tv and radio

I don't know how Mick Gordon made this song, but it's AWESOME! This is one the most beautiful and badass songs I've ever heard!

Years later and still enjoying this track. Definitely would have made a good cameo on the new Prey movie haha

If I ever made a game, I'd want M. Gordon to compose the soundtrack.

This song gives me life

One of my gym tracks here. Facilitates laser-like focus and tranquility. I can't explain it

This has to be my absolute favorite track in the game. It's just to good. It has to many things that are good about it.

This song has everything: badass choir/vocals, goosebumps inducing flutes and the Imagine dragons like theme :D

I swear, listening to this song gives me an epic sense of euphoria that is so fucking soul drilling. It's too deep for words and It literally makes me WANT to be bigger and better in life. Holy shit, I fuck with this song heavy.

Thunder would wipe the floor with T. Hawk and Nightwolf.

This theme was already epic to begin with. I wonder how I survived hearing this version.

The PERFECT composer for Killer Instinct

long time metalhead. I never pictured tribal music being mixed with metal or hard rock before. You've done a remarkable job of sparking that mix, Michael. Well done. I do hope to see other bands take from this excellent piece, and build on this new "tribal metal" would definitely make for an interesting listen.

My top five themes of killer instinct. 5.Main Theme 4.Orchid's Theme 3.Jago's Theme 2.Shadow Jago's theme 1.Thunder's theme

It is supremely difficult to have both a feeling of freedom, and aggression, from one musical score. Mick, you're a legend my dude.

Eagle would be proud

This is the kind of music that makes me interested in Native American culture and customs. So many awe-inspiring things to discover in the more classical (and to me, outlandish) civilisations like the Norsemen, Celts and Native Americans. Let's hope that one day I'll be able to learn more about their old ways.

The album's on spotify now, when I found out it was like finding presents under the christmas tree as a kid. This song and The Tiger Warrior sound...what's the word... Oh yeah, *_GODLIKE_*

3:20 legitimately makes my hair stand on end, every time and 3:40 makes my eyes water like an adrenaline rush.

I have to say I love this song. It is incredible in how accurate it captures Nez Perce chants and flawlessly mixes them with some crunchy guitar and drums. The entire Killer Instinct soundtrack is also just incredible. Mick Gordon you have become one of my favorite composers dude. It helps that the game itself is just incredible to boot.

No one can change my mind, but it's been years and I'm still convinced there is something magical about this track.. Edit: it's been 1 year, still coming back lol

A random Wendigo: “why do I hear boss music?”

Im proud to be a Native American because of this. LOOK AT WHAT OUR PEOPLE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!

Mick you are in tune with the cosmos! Has it spoken to you lately? We're waiting for you to come down from the hill and spread the news!

Mick Gordon you are quickly becoming one of my favorite composers. I Love every song on this Killer Instinct soundtrack. However this has always been a favorite, and I can't believe there's so much here that I didn't originally hear.

My father loves this theme so much. He's Ojibwe by the way.

The spirits call to me

6 years later and I still want lyrics to this or at the very least a translation of what's being said.

This is the COOLEST Native American (Rock) music, I ever hear! I would actually play this in repeat mode as a "worked-out" jam, everyday!

seriously man... you overhauled Thunder's theme and gave it new life... you did a phenomenal job on all the KI tracks... I'm officially a Mick Gordon Fanboy now :P but yeah, you kick ass and mix some DAMN good music, keep rockin it ^^

Holy shit. This is ridiculously good. I mean too good, but I goddamn!!! I hear this and immediately think "BADASS NATIVE AMERICAN"

I get the sense that I am constantly hearing The Instinct throughout the song.

This track fills me with hope. It's hard, it's heroic, and the respect towards the tribe that inspired it is evident. Truly one of Mick's best songs, and definitely the one that has the most emotional impact on me.

You have very quickly become one of my favorite composers. Keep it up, love your sound across all your styles!

3:20 i can see the pipe guy just bustin' it to this beat

Mick. Never stop making music. Easily one of my favorite soundtracks for any game I’ve played.

The whole games soundtrack is amazing, so many tracks tell a totally different story, and this one fits Thunder perfect - you can hear the wild winds, the strength, the spirit, the raw POWER in the music, yet it's not angry, hostile or aggressive, it suits this Native Americans bold, proud warrior spirit perfectly. Beautiful :-)

Damn I was not prepared for that flute solo.

BEST KI SOUNDTRACK !

best fighting music ever made in my opion

Never in my life have I heard such epic flute.

3:40 HOLY SHIT