The expansion for "China Town" has been in my head for years, which made the compositional part quite easy. It was the balancing and perfecting processes that took up a large bulk of the time. I wanted it to feel both electronically dreamy, and traditionally Asian-inspired, with several instruments committed to that goal. You, listener, will decide if I succeeded or not. This is, to date, my most ambitious expansion, and a deeply personal one for me. It's also the one many of you were waiting for with such anticipation, which is why I went an extra few miles to make sure it sounded its best.
@@Iceferno - Dude you know your praise is always highly appreciated. Thanks a bunch. I'm hitting your past few releases tomorrow too. Been too sidetracked to keep up with things! 👍
@@MaestroDraven No problem. :) Also, side-thought, China Town has quite similar chord progression to My Lover. Something I just noticed while listening.
Two masters just chatting at the comments section. 😂 Maestro, this is just awesome! I like how "China Town" seems to hit a chord with many people, it's a great composition. And as this remix shows, it can go even higher.
I third it. It’s by far the most memorable track from the game. And it’s a game filled with memorable tracks. I find myself humming it at work all the time. It’s a relatively simple composition but it’s my idea of the perfect Genesis track. It really plays to the strengths of the Yamaha FM synthesizer. The bass line carries a ton of the musical weight in addition to normal timing duties. Which is the right way to compose a Genesis song since the Yamaha synth was at its best with bass tones.
Arriving in New York, Joe begins his final approach for NEO ZEED's headquarters. He discovers Chinatown is a central hub for NEO ZEED. Perhaps he'll find a way to their headquarters... *ROUND 6 START*
Em 1997 eu tinha 15 anos e estava jogando em meu Mega Drive esse jogo e estava nessa fase de Chinatown quando recebi a notícia de que a minha avó havia falecido. A música do stage de Chinatown ficou gravada na minha memória por causa disso. Agora, olha as coincidências da vida, há 4 semanas atrás, quando o MaestroDraven lançou essa versão eu a ouvi pela primeira vez e horas depois, veio a notícia de que o meu pai havia falecido. Mais uma vez essa música me acompanha nos meus momentos de maior tristeza. Mesmo assim, parabéns MaestroDraven pelo excelente arranjo realizado nessa música. -- In 1997 I was 15 years old and I was playing this game on my Mega Drive and I was in that Chinatown stage when I received the news that my grandmother had passed away. The music from the Chinatown stage has stuck in my memory because of that. Now, look at life's coincidences, 4 weeks ago, when MaestroDraven released this version, I heard it for the first time and hours later, the news came that my father had passed away. Once again this song accompanies me in my moments of greatest sadness. Even so, congratulations MaestroDraven for the excellent arrangement made in this song.
Más allá de que sea un excelente y mítico temazo musical, sería conveniente que la sigas escuchando siendo que al parecer, en tu vida, está asociada a que alguien fallece cuando la escuchas...? Me pasaba algo similar con la banda de heavy metal "Morrigan" en especial el tema Giants of Stone. No al punto tal de que alguien perdiera la vida, si no asociarlo con mala suerte y esperar que cosas malas luego sucedieran. Decidí no escucharlo más kek.
You nailed the expansion. Thank you so much for not only keeping our childhood alive but add spice to it! It feels like revisiting an old place and discover a treasure.
It reminded me of my childhood obsession with this music, so I decided to use the so many emotions. I'm going to listen to it a lot, thank you so much. The quality is so good, I'm really, really impressed.
Always thought this soundtrack sounded like the end credit theme for an 80s ninja-noir movie we never got, now it goes even deeper into such territory, it feels like the trailer, intro and end credit soundtrack too.
I've been waiting for you to drop this mix and by god you haven't disappointed! China Town is by far my favourite track from Shinobi hands down. If they ever decide to remaster or remake this game, I hope they get you on board for the soundtrack. 10/10 my friend, amazing job ^_^
TROS soundtrack is the first video game OST that proved video game music that could be more than just simple repeating melodies but could be ambitious in spite of the limited hardware. It’s a technical achievement and It’s a testament Yuzo Koshiro’s talent.
I would like Shinobi Remake. And hear this music like this. I call that modern retro. And a real Shinobi Movie and Anime. That clip at the beginning with the cool music where his master dies. It can become the opening Theme.
Since I was a kid I always loved this track from the game. Still today when I get to this stage I am hyped just for it. One of my gaming references for traditional Asian kind of songs. This also brings me feels of story telling and the sorrowness and struggles Shinobi is going through.
Same here. When I was a kid, I couldn't beat the second stage. The first time I reached Chinatown, I spent some minutes just listening to the music. Haha
Yuzo Koshiro has on his channel an alternate version of China Town from his OSTs, which uses the drums and bass that's more aligned with the X68K computer's Yamaha sound chip as he intended than the Genesis' other Yamaha sound chip.
Even though I haven't played "THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI" and haven't even heard the original music, but your "Expanded & Enhanced" version got me completely! When your Expansion started, it was like I heard a nice story at the Kabuki Theater. You got into the rhythm so much that it takes your breath away! I never thought that Traditional Japanese Music would sound so cool in 16-bit!
This is one of the tracks for which I actually bought and played the game in 2006, I believe this was by far the most difficult and logical games I ever experienced till today. Gekidou, Super Mario etc were all crap in front of this 8-bit wonder. I always thought that the designers and logics was magical, and this particular OST is just groundbreaking, even in Naruto I haven't heard such an emotional track. Hinata's OST is most syncd with this dont you guys feel it too? The reason why I actually watched naruto was because of this game and the hint of this music in Hinata's ost. A particular japanese touch, hint of excellence, culture and a thought that guides a guy to take on the world with technique being a single man force against the world, a purpose driving a warrior to eradicate the enemy, even if it is a clan. Reminds me of Genghis khan, a man building an empire alone.
I cant believe how awesome this is! The views to comments ratio must tell you how many people liked this enough to comment. Ill be playing these in the background to study. Please keep up the good work, I want to hear more classics!
Your job is incredible. If some day some that games be remastered release of franchise Revenge of Shinobi and Streets of Rage, you deserve that your tracks be includes
your amazing work. This song is simply wonderful and extremely remarkable. For me it's the game's music. The first stage also has a great music but yeah, it's the music.
Think I'm starting to have more nostalgic feelings from listening to his and Iceferno's remixes than of playing the games as a kid! Sterling sounds, also more than once has been a ringtone or motivating alarm 😊
I am in love with your extended and improved versions of this classic ost. another fav of mine is Desert Strike, id love to hear what you could do with that gem.
Holy f****n' s**t. I've been waiting for this enhanced and extended track for years and it's perfectly epic. Awesome job. Thank u so much!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
WHAT SHARPNESS! WHAT CLEAN SOUND IS THAT? ULTRA MEGA MODERN VERSION. I heard so many versions of this song and this one somehow stuck with me. Congratulations and may you continue with this great work. Looking forward to Shinobi 3's music, imagine the quality of Solitary, Shadow Master and Japonesque. Anxious. Note: Sorry if there is a weird translation into English.
I initially came across your channel yesterday after listening to your rendition of The Last Soul from Streets of Rage 1. I really hope you complete this OST like you did those games as your remixes are amazing! Yuzo Koshiro's music has always been amazing, but thanks to you, they now feel like complete songs.
It's amazing, man it's amazing !! no word to describe this work ! the expansion , my god what can i say !! at 04.23 feels like landing after a rainy flight .. awesome 👏 👍 I have no idea if there is any other plan in your head , But I look forward to seeing your creativity in ( The Super Shinobi II ) soundtrack name: Solitary Best of luck & keep it up boss 👍
That was a masterpiece! I don't know what I was expecting but this was better! You captured a feeling that is both moving and somber. Excited to see what you think of next! You nailed this one. I know it was your baby haha PS I'm curious to see what you do with the Labyrinth level, the music for that one was always tense, but repetitive and boring, much like the level itself. Don't be afraid to step out of bounds on that one! Love your work and excited to follow you through future projects!
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The expansion for "China Town" has been in my head for years, which made the compositional part quite easy. It was the balancing and perfecting processes that took up a large bulk of the time. I wanted it to feel both electronically dreamy, and traditionally Asian-inspired, with several instruments committed to that goal. You, listener, will decide if I succeeded or not. This is, to date, my most ambitious expansion, and a deeply personal one for me. It's also the one many of you were waiting for with such anticipation, which is why I went an extra few miles to make sure it sounded its best.
Love the expansion section! Has to be your best yet.
@@Iceferno - Dude you know your praise is always highly appreciated. Thanks a bunch. I'm hitting your past few releases tomorrow too. Been too sidetracked to keep up with things!
👍
@@MaestroDraven No problem. :) Also, side-thought, China Town has quite similar chord progression to My Lover. Something I just noticed while listening.
@@Iceferno - Hah! Good ear :)
Two masters just chatting at the comments section. 😂
Maestro, this is just awesome! I like how "China Town" seems to hit a chord with many people, it's a great composition. And as this remix shows, it can go even higher.
Honestly the best track in the game for me
I second that!
I third it. It’s by far the most memorable track from the game. And it’s a game filled with memorable tracks.
I find myself humming it at work all the time. It’s a relatively simple composition but it’s my idea of the perfect Genesis track. It really plays to the strengths of the Yamaha FM synthesizer.
The bass line carries a ton of the musical weight in addition to normal timing duties. Which is the right way to compose a Genesis song since the Yamaha synth was at its best with bass tones.
So good that they only played it once throughout the whole game, unlike most of the other tracks
La mejor sin duda quien quiere jugar ? Mojo la oreja 👂 a cual quiera
I agree.
Phenomenal
Arriving in New York, Joe begins his final approach for NEO ZEED's headquarters. He discovers Chinatown is a central hub for NEO ZEED. Perhaps he'll find a way to their headquarters...
*ROUND 6 START*
Arguably the greatest video game theme of all time! Well done
A track I love to have playing in my car late at night while driving down the streets of London.
Yuzo koshiro..........he did streets of rage and strider and many more......for the time this was incredible
My fav track from the game, amazing rendition! Thank you for the hard work and time you put in to produce this for us! ;-)
It's my pleasure Michael, and thank you.
When I was at elementary school... I always remember this memorable music before fights versus Spiderman & Batman 😂
Legendary soundtrack when SEGA dominated with the Sega Genesis. Amazing time period to be a teenager! I miss it a million!
Em 1997 eu tinha 15 anos e estava jogando em meu Mega Drive esse jogo e estava nessa fase de Chinatown quando recebi a notícia de que a minha avó havia falecido. A música do stage de Chinatown ficou gravada na minha memória por causa disso. Agora, olha as coincidências da vida, há 4 semanas atrás, quando o MaestroDraven lançou essa versão eu a ouvi pela primeira vez e horas depois, veio a notícia de que o meu pai havia falecido. Mais uma vez essa música me acompanha nos meus momentos de maior tristeza.
Mesmo assim, parabéns MaestroDraven pelo excelente arranjo realizado nessa música.
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In 1997 I was 15 years old and I was playing this game on my Mega Drive and I was in that Chinatown stage when I received the news that my grandmother had passed away. The music from the Chinatown stage has stuck in my memory because of that. Now, look at life's coincidences, 4 weeks ago, when MaestroDraven released this version, I heard it for the first time and hours later, the news came that my father had passed away. Once again this song accompanies me in my moments of greatest sadness.
Even so, congratulations MaestroDraven for the excellent arrangement made in this song.
Estou sem palavras, meus pesâmes!
@@EllSamuellTM também não consigo entender até hoje. Sempre que estudo essa soundtrack...ah...sem palavras.
Meus pêsames. To sem palavras também
quando joguei esse jogo eu tinha 11 anos, 1992. cara que tempo bom.
Más allá de que sea un excelente y mítico temazo musical, sería conveniente que la sigas escuchando siendo que al parecer, en tu vida, está asociada a que alguien fallece cuando la escuchas...?
Me pasaba algo similar con la banda de heavy metal "Morrigan" en especial el tema Giants of Stone. No al punto tal de que alguien perdiera la vida, si no asociarlo con mala suerte y esperar que cosas malas luego sucedieran. Decidí no escucharlo más kek.
Viva a Shinobi ❤ viva a china town❤❤❤❤❤🇨🇳🇨🇳
Aye this is the nuts mate . Love it , thanks so much !
Well, this is THE definitive expansion and remix of China Town.
You nailed the expansion. Thank you so much for not only keeping our childhood alive but add spice to it! It feels like revisiting an old place and discover a treasure.
Thanks very much for the support! I really loved doing this song.
What I usually do now is play your playlists whilst playing SoR4 on survival mode, much better experience
The Classic of Classics of videogame soundtracks.
You my friend have completed life. Thanks for this wonderful masterpiece.
Great job, sir! 👓👏
It reminded me of my childhood obsession with this music, so I decided to use the
so many emotions.
I'm going to listen to it a lot, thank you so much.
The quality is so good, I'm really, really impressed.
One of the best tracks in gaming history
Always thought this soundtrack sounded like the end credit theme for an 80s ninja-noir movie we never got, now it goes even deeper into such territory, it feels like the trailer, intro and end credit soundtrack too.
This is magik. Thnx!!!
Oh my G , dude you are on another level , how the hell you creat such a mindblowing theme ?
I've wanted to expand this song for so many decades!
Truly eye-moistening, thank you
Greatest Shinobi theme ever.
Best video game theme ever
I've been waiting for you to drop this mix and by god you haven't disappointed! China Town is by far my favourite track from Shinobi hands down.
If they ever decide to remaster or remake this game, I hope they get you on board for the soundtrack.
10/10 my friend, amazing job ^_^
Thanks so much! I'd be all for it. Wouldn't it be cool to get an updated ROS with a few new stages thrown in for good measure?
I was looking forward to this! Good job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love it 🔥🔥🔥🔥 music to my ears
The music for this game is still very good. Just like the original Shinobi was. Quality work!
Nothing beat this
TROS soundtrack is the first video game OST that proved video game music that could be more than just simple repeating melodies but could be ambitious in spite of the limited hardware. It’s a technical achievement and It’s a testament Yuzo Koshiro’s talent.
Your channel covers my favorites game music ever. this is awesome
How the hell have you done the background? The music is insane, but holy visuals!
I would like Shinobi Remake. And hear this music like this. I call that modern retro. And a real Shinobi Movie and Anime. That clip at the beginning with the cool music where his master dies. It can become the opening Theme.
Since I was a kid I always loved this track from the game. Still today when I get to this stage I am hyped just for it. One of my gaming references for traditional Asian kind of songs. This also brings me feels of story telling and the sorrowness and struggles Shinobi is going through.
Same here. When I was a kid, I couldn't beat the second stage. The first time I reached Chinatown, I spent some minutes just listening to the music. Haha
AWESOME. Subscribed instantly. haha
Very very good man.
Yuzo Koshiro has on his channel an alternate version of China Town from his OSTs, which uses the drums and bass that's more aligned with the X68K computer's Yamaha sound chip as he intended than the Genesis' other Yamaha sound chip.
Even though I haven't played "THE REVENGE OF SHINOBI" and haven't even heard the original music, but your "Expanded & Enhanced" version got me completely!
When your Expansion started, it was like I heard a nice story at the Kabuki Theater. You got into the rhythm so much that it takes your breath away!
I never thought that Traditional Japanese Music would sound so cool in 16-bit!
Best track in Video game history
is perferct my friend, perfect
Maestro! Another great work
Incrível man
This is one of the tracks for which I actually bought and played the game in 2006, I believe this was by far the most difficult and logical games I ever experienced till today. Gekidou, Super Mario etc were all crap in front of this 8-bit wonder. I always thought that the designers and logics was magical, and this particular OST is just groundbreaking, even in Naruto I haven't heard such an emotional track.
Hinata's OST is most syncd with this dont you guys feel it too? The reason why I actually watched naruto was because of this game and the hint of this music in Hinata's ost. A particular japanese touch, hint of excellence, culture and a thought that guides a guy to take on the world with technique being a single man force against the world, a purpose driving a warrior to eradicate the enemy, even if it is a clan. Reminds me of Genghis khan, a man building an empire alone.
It became a masterpiece
This is quite an extension and so far my secon favourite of this project, only losing to Sunrise BLVD. I look forward to over the bay.
Bring an Oscar to Mr. draven! Clap! Clap! Clap!
Perfection
Magnifique
It was perfect!
My goodness, this is a beautiful rendition.
You are very talented, sir 👏
Thank you very much!
Homey went heavy in the bag with this one
Excellent work. Sounds great.
This rendition really hits u on different level…
You always brings us excellent covers remixes. China Town is one of my favorites tunes of this great theme. Thanks 4 uploading it!
Excellent as always. Patiently awaiting my favourite "Over the Bay"!
Awaiting here too
best ost revenge of shinobi
I cant believe how awesome this is! The views to comments ratio must tell you how many people liked this enough to comment. Ill be playing these in the background to study. Please keep up the good work, I want to hear more classics!
Your job is incredible. If some day some that games be remastered release of franchise Revenge of Shinobi and Streets of Rage, you deserve that your tracks be includes
Amazing bro! This is my favorite Revenge of shinobi ost and your expansion complements the music a lot.
i was waiting for this expanded version. One of best track in Shinobi Series.
very nice
It's been 8 months and this is still my fav beat you've come out with. Keep up the good work my man!
Good job, this brings back great memories. Makes me want to jump from cloud to cloud. 🦊
This was my brother's favorite stage. 😢 I miss you brother and I wish you where here.🐉🐲
“唐人街”的變奏版不輸給“Yozo Koshiro"----古代佑三老師😁😁😁😄😄😄😄
BR caraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaioooo ai simmm man show de bola !!!!!!!! essa edit ficou phoda !!!!!!!
This really is a Masterpiece! Wow.. *Expanded & Enhanced*
Thanks burger, I appreciate it!
your amazing work. This song is simply wonderful and extremely remarkable. For me it's the game's music. The first stage also has a great music but yeah, it's the music.
my personal favorite from this game
Man, this game is my childhood, nostalgia, I could finish it easely after I learned some tricks, thank you
The wait has been worth it. This exceeds my expectations. Wonderful music. My sincere gratitude to Maestro Draven for his talent.
Think I'm starting to have more nostalgic feelings from listening to his and Iceferno's remixes than of playing the games as a kid!
Sterling sounds, also more than once has been a ringtone or motivating alarm 😊
gorgeous!
congrats, this is definitely my favourite one
Thank you maestro
I am in love with your extended and improved versions of this classic ost.
another fav of mine is Desert Strike, id love to hear what you could do with that gem.
Bloody hell this is large. Excellent work as always, *Maestro*
Be blessed.
Probably your masterpiece track of the game... Great job for making me dropping a tear ^^'
I can't believe! You're so so so talented! This is truly a masterpiece!
BR ? um prazer encontra-lo aqui amigo. 🍷
@MaestroDraven with the homerun hitter!!! 🧢🏌️💥 💨⚾
It's outta there!
Thanks so much Blit!
Holy f****n' s**t. I've been waiting for this enhanced and extended track for years and it's perfectly epic. Awesome job. Thank u so much!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
WHAT SHARPNESS! WHAT CLEAN SOUND IS THAT? ULTRA MEGA MODERN VERSION.
I heard so many versions of this song and this one somehow stuck with me. Congratulations and may you continue with this great work. Looking forward to Shinobi 3's music, imagine the quality of Solitary, Shadow Master and Japonesque. Anxious.
Note: Sorry if there is a weird translation into English.
Excellent OST ♥
Incredible. I generally always preferred Shinobi 3, but this is making me wanna give Revenge a play
At last we got this one expanded & enhanced, thank you Maestro!
FIST TIME LISTENING TO THIS SONG!! Wow how impressive!!!!
This is so 🔥🔥🔥 thank you 😎👍.
3:00 & 3:31 part is 🔥🔥🔥
Great job
Yuzo Koshiro, once again, did a great job!
Everyday at work, I start it off with this track. It's just so gawd damn amazing. Thank you, sir!
Insane !
I initially came across your channel yesterday after listening to your rendition of The Last Soul from Streets of Rage 1. I really hope you complete this OST like you did those games as your remixes are amazing! Yuzo Koshiro's music has always been amazing, but thanks to you, they now feel like complete songs.
Thanks a lot, Deth. I'm always trying to pay homage to Koshiro's work as best I can. The worst thing I could do is insult it.
It's amazing, man it's amazing !! no word to describe this work ! the expansion , my god what can i say !! at 04.23 feels like landing after a rainy flight .. awesome 👏 👍
I have no idea if there is any other plan in your head , But I look forward to seeing your creativity in ( The Super Shinobi II ) soundtrack name: Solitary
Best of luck & keep it up boss 👍
Sounds like a Kung fu movie
This is a truly exceptional rendition! I've been listening to it a few times in the office today!
Thanks very much, I really appreciate it! I worked hard on this one.
i feel like gettting some chinese
That was a masterpiece! I don't know what I was expecting but this was better! You captured a feeling that is both moving and somber. Excited to see what you think of next! You nailed this one. I know it was your baby haha
PS I'm curious to see what you do with the Labyrinth level, the music for that one was always tense, but repetitive and boring, much like the level itself. Don't be afraid to step out of bounds on that one! Love your work and excited to follow you through future projects!
Thanks Rudolph. As for the Labyrinth level.......be prepared. 😉
Michael Jackson aproved!! "Beat it", expanded edition.