What people don't realize about all of these street fighter "video game tracks" is that they were carefully crafted by some of the best music writers in Japan -- Many of whom were notationally educated at prestigious music schools.
I think it shows, actually, even if many people (that’s the musically uneducated majority) can’t quite put their finger on the reason why. Instinctively, however, they intuit what’s there that they can’t quite articulate.
@@frankystrings Basically that people who aren’t huge music heads can still tell that these themes are incredible on another level, but can’t quite explain it well
Vega was my favorite character to play. Back when i was 8 years old none of my friends could beat me. Not to mention he looks pretty badass with those claws.
The theme songs for Ryu, Ken, Guile, Balrog, and Vega were my favorite. So awesome, brings back memories. So many of the classic Japanese games had such beautifully composed soundtracks, always stellar basslines! Life Force, Contra, and all the Castlevanias (especially SOTN) come to mind also.
I grew up with these songs. Had no idea how to do any special moves was a button masher....Still probaly is...But that didn't take away the fun I had, this was one of my first games ever.
Ryu's theme: mood of confidence E-Honda: the most laid back of them all Blanka: captures the feel of being in the wild Guile: hard to describe as it, well, goes with everything Dhalsim: overwhelming; like you're in a crowded street Zangief: feels like shifting from mystery to adventure Chun-li: cherry blossoms Ken: brings about a sense of danger coming in your way Balrog: the likes that you'll play whenever you're feeling lucky Vega: let's dance! Sagat: sounds more like a closing theme M. Bison: morbidity; in turbo
These are my opinions. Dont hate me. (Btw my favorite is Ken) Ryu: protagonistic Honda: laid back Blanka: wild Guile: f@king bad@ss Dhalsim: confusing in my opinion Zangief: like, something you would listen to in the mountains Chun-li: definitely chinese Ken: industrial, like a harbor Balrog(jp M.bison) casino feel Vega(jp balrog) SPAIN! YEA! Sagat: calm, yet weirdly disturbing M.bison(jp vega) definitely evil and creepy.
0:04 Haduu haduu haduu! 1:03 You huuy! 2:08 Grrrawrr!!! 3:16 ALECBUUM 4:26 YogaYogaYoga 5:54 HYAH! 6:59 SHOOKEN 7:59 SOORYUGEN 9:17 WAAAH! 10:23 YOUUUWIN 11:26 TIGER 13:07 CONTINUE xdxd You hear this in your mind when every song starts :D XD
As much as I wish I was around to play the original games, and experiencing this assortment of incredible songs firsthand whilst playing the actual game must have been so much fun. I've grown to have a deeper appreciation for the game because of this video and these songs, so thanks.
Anyone else notice the similarity between Zangief's theme and Guile's theme? Guile is clearly Zangief's kryptonite. Or vice versa. There's a certain sense to it, too, since "guile" means "sly or cunning intelligence" whereas Zangief is the personification and embodiment of brawn and brute strength.
Vega, Guile, Ken, Ryu, Zangief....Most of them are just REALLY good to still-pretty-fucking-good. Can't really say one of them's bad. They (Capcom) did a great job back then with these.
@@1stAid I wasn't a Street Fighter guy till 6 so I might not be aware of all the retro popularity and all, but yeah even aside from the lack of full soundtrack I will never understand why it had to be Chun-li's theme instead of Guile's
Guile got best theme music and after is Ken. I remember waiting in line at Chinese food spot to get order chicken wings and fried rice everybody playing on arcade always picking Guile. The nostalgia is timeless
I don't think I've ever heard a theme song anywhere fit so perfectly to it's character, background and time like Guile's. What a show of respect from the creator. If there was every a bullseye it's this. These are all works of art, the entire team deserves eternal props.
I remember spending so much time trying to defeat Vegas until I find out that the only you have to do is to keep jumping and kicking on the air to finish him off
So i am only guy in 2019?And soon in 2020? Hey guys, it is 2020 now! This gives me a strength to live so far 😔 Hey guys, it is 2021 now, nothing much has changed 🥶
I have two alarm in the mornings, Ken's Theme and Guile's theme 20 minutes after. And i'm not even a huge lover of the series. That's how good they are.
***** Guile's theme sounds like something you'd hear in a Sonic the Hedgehog game. Blanka's theme is, by far, the best in my opinion. Unlike most (if not all) of the others, his music doesn't sound too bit-ish because of the flute.
depends on the version. this versiom is brilliant you hear the extra elements that are brilliant. in some other street fighter games they made hondas theme fall more flat and made other themes have the brilliant aspect. little things can sway the brilliance of a beat.
