I was 16, learning martial arts, going to high school and listening to this music on my Walkman, because I passed through the Megadrive's minijack output to a radiocassette and recorded the game's tunes in a cassette.
I had my Genesis hooked up to a stereo with floor standing 3 way speakers. I would play the intro over and over. I never heard bass like that from a video game before.
The second I hear that melody, the instant I turn into a 7 year old kid, with the smell of a fresh Mega Drive cartridge cluttering into my nose, imagining the old CRT in front of me, sitting on my old couch with the toys spread out on the ground. While it's dark and snowy outside, the beautiful SoR title screen would bear me with the light and warmth I needed so much. The melody would lull me into a sense of security. I was always wondering who that Mr. "Yuzo Koshiro", whose name was on the title screen, is. How is he like? What does he do? Where does he live? It was impossible to figure it out, internet was not available to me back then.
Outstanding sound once again! Always nice to hear old tunes updated to sound better while still keeping the spirit of the original. I love seeing your DAW screen as well. Also, thanks for the WAV downloads!
My wife just yelled at me to turn it down. There is no way I would turn down a Koshiro-san composed masterpiece. Only way the volume goes during this is UP. Thank you,Koshiro-san! Much love and admiration from the United States.
@@demadeefy I will treat her to some as I have lots of his masterpieces on my MP3 player. Going to catch her off guard and if she has "hey...what is this?" that will mean she likes it. All respect must go to a staple in video game music history and that is none other than Koshiro-San!
After what feels like forever, I've finally discovered the person behind the music that has been the backdrop to so many of my nostalgic moments. It's amazing how a melody can transport you back in time, isn't it? A huge shout out to Yuzo Koshiro for creating such a beautiful piece that resonates with so many of us. Your music has truly touched my soul and memories, and I just wanted to express my gratitude.
Absolutely captured the essence of a pure 80s cop thriller in this soundtrack -just my favorite vibe this sound - it’s why I’m huge into Synth Wave as an adult probably - masterpiece Koshiro-San - 2nd comment
Listening this while working as software dev in Brussels city. Was playing it in 1992 on Sega megadrive as a kid on saturdays mornings. Thank you very much for the hard work sir.
I can't hold my tears! What a legendary arrangement! 😭 I become very happy to see Koshiro-san still composing and jamming 😊 Great loves from Turkiye!!!
I remember getting this game home. And when the intro music started. I immediately phoned my mate and played it to him over the phone. I couldn't believe that the music we were listening to in clubs was suddenly on a video game.
This intro song is timeless. It never gets old. Since I was a kid playing Streets of Rage for the first time, and even to this day, I have it as part of my everyday playlist while I am working, driving, or even relaxing. It's going to be with me to the end.
Just found this video & channel today. The theme still takes me back to Christmas '92 when my dad first got us a Genesis, along with this game and Sonic 2. This theme in particular never fails to get me to get up and move (I've even had it as my alarm tone for the past 15 years). Koshiro-san, if you see this, I want to thank you for the work you did.
Your songs were part of my childhood, today if I like electronic music so much it's because of your artwork in this game. Street of rage 2 was the first game I played when I was a child, at my cousins' house, I fell in love with the game just as I loved the game's music, congratulations! you are a legend!
The more I dig into programming my Yamaha DX7 II-D, the more I understand how difficult it was to make such a beautiful soundtrack with a 4-op FM processor! A true work of genius!
This is so good to hear. Brings back so many happy memories playing SoR with friends through the years. What stands out for me is how the soundtrack doesn’t feel limited by the Mega Drive’s capabilities. You really used the MD as an instrument.
Thank you for this masterpiece, Koshiro-san. I remembered when I rented my very first megadrive game was Bare Knuckle. My family was too poor to buy a cartridge at that time. I played this with my brother and when Bare Knuckle 4 comes out, my couch coop was instantly revived.
From learning about you to now sending you comments, I feel like I'm two steps closer to one of my favorite composers of all time. Incredible composer who not only writes excellent music, but also understands the technical parts of synthesis deeply.
I remember playing this game as a child and jamming with my brothers with this soundtrack. Thank you so much for the great times. I really hope more people make great music like you in future games.
I literally spent days worth of hours playing through Streets of Rage to listen to your soundtrack, like a CD. You are a Legend! So glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!
When I was a little girl, my mother and I spended hours playing this game. As soon as I heard the music I was transported back to when I played with my mother and what wonderful memories! Thank you for this grear OST from Spain ❤
Mr. Koshiro, thank you so much for your contributions to the music world. Your Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack is incredibly powerful. Whenever I think about the first time playing it in 1992 when it came packed in with my Sega Genesis I'll always remember being absolutely blown away by the music you implemented in it. If I had to describe it in one word, that word would be "powerful" Because that's exactly what it is. Thanks again for the inspiration. You are tremendously appreciated. Keep up the fantastic work, sir. In the words of Soulcalibur on the Sega Dreamcast.. "The legend will never die."
this piece is where it all began to me. my love for electronic music, djing, music production, sound engineering… everything started with this song when i was 6yo. ❤ thanks master! 🙏
I played hours of SOR 1 and 2. Many years later I would play the sound track on Genesis and listen to all the notes. Finding this channel is a blessing. Thank you Yuzo Koshiro, you are definitely among the greatest of all time.
I listened to this on a loop on Christmas morning when i got my MegaDrive.. i listened to the tune abiut 10 times before I even started the game! Thank you so much for creating such conic soundtracks that i still love to this day! ❤ Love that drum programmimg too.
Thank you mister Koshiro for your work. i'm always digging your sound since i was a kiddo groovin on stage 4 ! I must add as a true diehard Sor fan that this trilogy games were for me much deeper than today.. Keep on the great work ! Cheers from France
Omg omg❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for making the greatest soundtrack ever.. am 35 and till this day i still play streets of rage and and very proud blast the soundtrack❤❤
Thank you Koshiro, I first heard this tune almost 30 years ago, it so good it just pops back into my head every now and again and I can’t ever forget. In my eyes it’s a masterpiece every bit as good as Micheal Jackson’s Bad or Thriller, it’s that catchy and stays in your mind forever. I was a boy when I first head this and now I’m almost 50👴🏻
I can't believe I just discovered this . Thank you sir for some of the best music I've ever heard, And the sweet nostalgia I get when I hear it. Truly a Master of this Craft. ❤
Oh snap the main man, the legend himself arranged the track we know and love!! As always this is beautiful work Yuzo Koshiro-san. You still inspired me to get better with gaming music 👍🏾
It fits perfectly with the Korg M1 Piano preset, as it was the legendary instrument of the early 90s. It also gives a more nostalgic touch to the song.
Thanks for doing this. For me(like many others here) street of rage is one of childhood pillars... We appreciate it a lot... I've been listening this music for every single thing... Like training painting or meditating... Muchísimas gracias Yuzo
I discovered this franchise quite late in my life, but I still think both the game and the soundtrack are legendary. I'm still amazed how you managed to pull that off using the hardware available at the time. Thank you, Koshiro-San.
Just after those first 4 notes immediately you knew exactly what the game and song was. When I was a child you would hear it walking through shopping centers when it was being demoed at game stores. Such a huge nostalgia trip. Thank you for showing us!
Am I dreaming??? Wow!!! Really happy to Watch your hands performing one of my most beloved game song, your song. All my respect Yuzo, thanks for all this years. Best regards from Spain.
what a blessing that I live in an era where I can watch my favorite composer of all time post youtube videos jamming out. truly legendary.
THIS!
yup
This is actually a curse...dont let that go over your head.
@@Qunyc1985 lmao how
❤ Loved my childhood, just me and MegaDrive 🙌🎉
I was 16, learning martial arts, going to high school and listening to this music on my Walkman, because I passed through the Megadrive's minijack output to a radiocassette and recorded the game's tunes in a cassette.
That’s baller
yaaaassssss! I did the same thing!! I have many tapes from both Genesis and SNES. I also did martial arts my whole life too lol
Developers need to bring soundtests back
I had my Genesis hooked up to a stereo with floor standing 3 way speakers. I would play the intro over and over. I never heard bass like that from a video game before.
I thought I was the only person who ever did anything like this!
The second I hear that melody, the instant I turn into a 7 year old kid, with the smell of a fresh Mega Drive cartridge cluttering into my nose, imagining the old CRT in front of me, sitting on my old couch with the toys spread out on the ground. While it's dark and snowy outside, the beautiful SoR title screen would bear me with the light and warmth I needed so much. The melody would lull me into a sense of security.
I was always wondering who that Mr. "Yuzo Koshiro", whose name was on the title screen, is. How is he like? What does he do? Where does he live? It was impossible to figure it out, internet was not available to me back then.
The magic of the internet, suddenly all of those names on the screen in the 90s can become real 😌
you summed up a generation
Same same here man
Outstanding sound once again! Always nice to hear old tunes updated to sound better while still keeping the spirit of the original. I love seeing your DAW screen as well. Also, thanks for the WAV downloads!
Game Sack sent me here. thanks for the suggestion and thanks for the great music Yuzo. it really brings me back
man I've marathoned your Console-crunch's to death! thanks for all those hours
I was 5 years old sitting there playing and listening to that intro, today I'm 36, watching and listening to this.
Thank You Legend.
90'S KID HERE.... never had the chance to thank you... .. the vibes still chill here... The nostalgia is imense... big hug from Portugal
You make it look effortless
My wife just yelled at me to turn it down. There is no way I would turn down a Koshiro-san composed masterpiece. Only way the volume goes during this is UP. Thank you,Koshiro-san! Much love and admiration from the United States.
Yup!
You must convince your wife of the greatness of Koshiro-San.
Case Extreme, divorce 😉😉
@@demadeefy
I will treat her to some as I have lots of his masterpieces on my MP3 player. Going to catch her off guard and if she has "hey...what is this?" that will mean she likes it. All respect must go to a staple in video game music history and that is none other than Koshiro-San!
@@foreverretro8298 👍👍👍 Excellent tactic, gentle, affable and at the same time effective 😉
@@demadeefy
Glad you approve. She's bound to like something!
Yes! TURN IT UP!!
The sound of a different era. Sadly, that era is gone. But still warmly remembered, especially by some of us. Bravo, dear Yuzo.
You made our childhood a wonderful memory that will stay with us for the rest of our lives❤
Used to rock out to this as a kid. I turned it on and my 4-year old just came out of the room dancing. This is timeless. I love it.
After what feels like forever, I've finally discovered the person behind the music that has been the backdrop to so many of my nostalgic moments. It's amazing how a melody can transport you back in time, isn't it? A huge shout out to Yuzo Koshiro for creating such a beautiful piece that resonates with so many of us. Your music has truly touched my soul and memories, and I just wanted to express my gratitude.
You're a legend Yuzo. These tunes are timeless. Love the piano switch.
Excellent work Koshiro-San! Really enjoyed the increased punch you've given this arrangement :)
Only scrolled down to the comment section to check, if Yuzoboy has already commented.
Always listened to this using the megadrive headphone jack at full volume. Love every second of the track.
After countless remixes of the title theme made by different people, the master himself stands up and shows the world how it is done.
Absolutely captured the essence of a pure 80s cop thriller in this soundtrack -just my favorite vibe this sound - it’s why I’m huge into Synth Wave as an adult probably - masterpiece Koshiro-San - 2nd comment
THANK YOU! Thank you Yuzo for the most amazing video game soundtracks. Streets of Rage soundtracks have always been my all time favorites. Thank you!
I didn't even know you had a YT channel. Thank you so much for this. Japan has some of the best composers ever.
I still think this is one of the greatest opening piece of music to any game ever made
This will still be fresh 100 years from now
Listening this while working as software dev in Brussels city. Was playing it in 1992 on Sega megadrive as a kid on saturdays mornings.
Thank you very much for the hard work sir.
I can't hold my tears! What a legendary arrangement! 😭
I become very happy to see Koshiro-san still composing and jamming 😊 Great loves from Turkiye!!!
I did not expect the tears. What a trip.
古代先生のアレンジを聴けるだけでもうれしいのに、その上wavまで！本当にありがとうございます。いい曲、いい音です😊
This still to this day is one of the best game soundtracks ever written, so glad they chose you for this project it made the game
The nostalgia makes me cry
This was the greatest opening soundtrack to any game of all time - gets me so hype every time!!!! Masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I remember getting this game home. And when the intro music started. I immediately phoned my mate and played it to him over the phone.
I couldn't believe that the music we were listening to in clubs was suddenly on a video game.
You are by far my most biggest influence in game music, Koshiro-san!
Sounds even better than the original, well done Koshiro-san
A freaking living legend ! Thanks for having giving us those legendary tunes.
30 seconds in and it's already great!
keep up the good work and happy new year Koshiro-san! 🎇
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What a fantastic mix - that M1 Piano sounds KILLER!
This man is a legend.
Absolute master that gave us so many memories from 90’s games
This intro song is timeless. It never gets old. Since I was a kid playing Streets of Rage for the first time, and even to this day, I have it as part of my everyday playlist while I am working, driving, or even relaxing. It's going to be with me to the end.
The memories are flooding back!
My childhood right here. Thanks for the tracks. My love for music came from the streets of rage series.
Incredible is the only word I can describe for this, this music is permanently etched into my brain and I never get tired of listening to it.
Спасибо за детство и хорошие музыкальные предпочтения!
You are truly a legend and it's an honor to be able to see you play this masterpiece.
I was born in 1995 and only started playing games in the early 2000s.
This game was one of the first i ever played and it was/is wonderfull...
Thank you. This is my number one videogame soundtrack. Even now it sounds just awesome. The groove just grabs you.
伝説の ♥
Just found this video & channel today. The theme still takes me back to Christmas '92 when my dad first got us a Genesis, along with this game and Sonic 2. This theme in particular never fails to get me to get up and move (I've even had it as my alarm tone for the past 15 years). Koshiro-san, if you see this, I want to thank you for the work you did.
This man just played the sound track to my childhood, almost brought me to tears man...
Yo, love how that funky president sample kicks in. Who could have thought. Pure genius.
things like this is why im thankful for the internet man
Your music is a part of us now. Thank you for giving our child memories such a great soundtrack.
The greatest soundtracks from start to finish, TO THIS DAY!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Thank you for making the music to my childhood gaming experience.
Your songs were part of my childhood, today if I like electronic music so much it's because of your artwork in this game. Street of rage 2 was the first game I played when I was a child, at my cousins' house, I fell in love with the game just as I loved the game's music, congratulations! you are a legend!
The memories I have playing this series with my brothers growing up. Now I’m inspired to make VGM soundtracks. Thanks Yuzo Kushiro!
That groovy 90s shuffle on the drums ❤️👍
As a kid I used to press the Reset button just to listen to this over and over
Thank you Mr Koshiro
The more I dig into programming my Yamaha DX7 II-D, the more I understand how difficult it was to make such a beautiful soundtrack with a 4-op FM processor! A true work of genius!
The Goat!!
韓国人です。中学生時代友達とプレイした思い出もありその以降40代になった今もベアナックルの音楽は人生の最高の音楽です。これからも一生聞きながら楽しめる曲です。ありがとう。
Thank you for making the Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack it’s probably one of the best out there!
Those additional layers...oh man, just too good. Thanks for sharing this Mr Koshiro. This intro theme is everything.
This is so good to hear. Brings back so many happy memories playing SoR with friends through the years. What stands out for me is how the soundtrack doesn’t feel limited by the Mega Drive’s capabilities. You really used the MD as an instrument.
Thank you for this masterpiece, Koshiro-san. I remembered when I rented my very first megadrive game was Bare Knuckle. My family was too poor to buy a cartridge at that time. I played this with my brother and when Bare Knuckle 4 comes out, my couch coop was instantly revived.
The Return of the King
From learning about you to now sending you comments, I feel like I'm two steps closer to one of my favorite composers of all time. Incredible composer who not only writes excellent music, but also understands the technical parts of synthesis deeply.
Gorgeous as always. Sharing with a friend who's a HUGE Streets of Rage fan
I remember playing this game as a child and jamming with my brothers with this soundtrack. Thank you so much for the great times. I really hope more people make great music like you in future games.
I literally spent days worth of hours playing through Streets of Rage to listen to your soundtrack, like a CD. You are a Legend! So glad I found your channel. Thank you so much!
When I was a little girl, my mother and I spended hours playing this game. As soon as I heard the music I was transported back to when I played with my mother and what wonderful memories! Thank you for this grear OST from Spain ❤
This brought tears to my eyes. I miss that time :') thank you, mr. Koshiro!
Yuzo Koshiro & Yoko Shimomura, two of the best!
Let's make it a triangle, with Michiru Yamane right there.
Mr. Koshiro, thank you so much for your contributions to the music world.
Your Streets of Rage 2 soundtrack is incredibly powerful.
Whenever I think about the first time playing it in 1992 when it came packed in with my Sega Genesis I'll always remember being absolutely blown away by the music you implemented in it.
If I had to describe it in one word, that word would be "powerful"
Because that's exactly what it is.
Thanks again for the inspiration. You are tremendously appreciated.
Keep up the fantastic work, sir.
In the words of Soulcalibur on the Sega Dreamcast.. "The legend will never die."
MY GOD!! It's you!! You gave us an insane childhood with the Streets of Rage soundstrack! Thank you so much!
The greatest piece of music to come out of the 90’s. I remember it well. I would leave it running for ages before I would press start.
Legendary music from an absolute legend composer.
Still to this day one of the best video game soundtracks of all time.
I am so glad I finally found who you are!! I've been loving your music on my Streets of Rage games for 31 years! Liked, subscribed
this piece is where it all began to me. my love for electronic music, djing, music production, sound engineering… everything started with this song when i was 6yo. ❤ thanks master! 🙏
A master remastering his masterpiece. This is perfection!!!
This isn't just good video game music, this is an amazing track independent of its medium. It is, without a doubt, one of my favorite songs
I played hours of SOR 1 and 2. Many years later I would play the sound track on Genesis and listen to all the notes. Finding this channel is a blessing. Thank you Yuzo Koshiro, you are definitely among the greatest of all time.
Yuzo you are the reason I've played street of rage in 1991. High Honor and respect to you Yuzo . One of the great modern composer of all time
I listened to this on a loop on Christmas morning when i got my MegaDrive.. i listened to the tune abiut 10 times before I even started the game! Thank you so much for creating such conic soundtracks that i still love to this day! ❤ Love that drum programmimg too.
So much nostalgia. I never realized when I was a kid I was listening to an amazing soundtrack until I was much older.
love u. u were a legend already in your 20s... respect.
Thank you mister Koshiro for your work. i'm always digging your sound since i was a kiddo groovin on stage 4 ! I must add as a true diehard Sor fan that this trilogy games were for me much deeper than today.. Keep on the great work ! Cheers from France
Omg omg❤❤❤❤❤ thank you for making the greatest soundtrack ever.. am 35 and till this day i still play streets of rage and and very proud blast the soundtrack❤❤
Always loved the Korg M1. The house piano is perfect for Streets of Rage.
Thank you Koshiro, I first heard this tune almost 30 years ago, it so good it just pops back into my head every now and again and I can’t ever forget. In my eyes it’s a masterpiece every bit as good as Micheal Jackson’s Bad or Thriller, it’s that catchy and stays in your mind forever. I was a boy when I first head this and now I’m almost 50👴🏻
I can't believe I just discovered this . Thank you sir for some of the best music I've ever heard, And the sweet nostalgia I get when I hear it. Truly a Master of this Craft. ❤
Mr. Koshiro you are forever loved and will forever be my favorite composer. Thank you. Seriously you are the best. ❤
Oh snap the main man, the legend himself arranged the track we know and love!! As always this is beautiful work Yuzo Koshiro-san. You still inspired me to get better with gaming music 👍🏾
It fits perfectly with the Korg M1 Piano preset, as it was the legendary instrument of the early 90s. It also gives a more nostalgic touch to the song.
Thanks for doing this. For me(like many others here) street of rage is one of childhood pillars... We appreciate it a lot...
I've been listening this music for every single thing... Like training painting or meditating...
Muchísimas gracias Yuzo
Youth sentiment, so powerful. Thank you ever so much for your fantastic tracks Koshiro-san. I love them!
I discovered this franchise quite late in my life, but I still think both the game and the soundtrack are legendary. I'm still amazed how you managed to pull that off using the hardware available at the time.
Thank you, Koshiro-San.
This song brings back fond memories. My little brother and I used to play this game a lot growing up. Such an awesome song.
i love the Streets of rage soundtrack, thank you so much for making my childhood and so many people's childhood with your amazing songs
Just after those first 4 notes immediately you knew exactly what the game and song was.
When I was a child you would hear it walking through shopping centers when it was being demoed at game stores. Such a huge nostalgia trip.
Thank you for showing us!
Am I dreaming??? Wow!!! Really happy to Watch your hands performing one of my most beloved game song, your song.
All my respect Yuzo, thanks for all this years. Best regards from Spain.