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.
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!!!
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!
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!
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
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.
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!
Thanks as always. I really enjoy the Daw view look at it as well. Also: I love to see you using these synths. It makes me feel good about using synths in my work these days.
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.
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.
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 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.
This is the sound of my Childhood, Thank you so much for all of your amazing work and all the hard work you you do Mr. Koshiro it's a true honor to ge able to tell you how much we all appreciate and live your works!!!
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.
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!
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 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. ❤
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.
Mr. Koshiro I love your soundtracks so much. They are literally the soundtracks of my childhood. I was obsessed with Sega Genesis and particularly The Revenge of Shinobi, Shinobi III, and Streets of Rage 1 & 2. Getting to see you make this legendary music is so insightful and awesome.
i heard this music as a kid and it changed my life, i never would of thought that i would still listen to it 30 years later. Inspires me to create music so i can do the same
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!
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
You're the reason I like the music I like. I listen to SoR's ost and other songs of yours every month quite consistently. When I think of good music or being a kid, the vibes in your songs pop up. The way I look at cityscapes and a lot of things is different because of the impact your music had on me as a kid and still has now. And I'm pretty sure that is gonna stay that way. Thank you for making a lot of us see what I call "The feels", your music is the very definition of "feeling" or "nostalgia".
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!
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."
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.
It's amazing how you've remained true to the idea and tone whilst elaborating beautifully on the idea. This is how Streets of Range sounded in my head. Just beautiful. More please mate. Thanks for entertaining me for so many decades.
I'm just a random English speaking comment, but I hope you know your talent crosses all language barriers. When I think of greatest video game sound tracks ever, this one is right up there. You are very talented and you have made so many people happy with your musical talents. Thank you.
Since the first time I heard this your tracks it proved to me that video games could be the highest form of art. This track blew my mind 32 years ago and it's no less impactful today. thanks for sharing your creative beauty with the world. It is a much much better place because of it. It's an honor to finally say thank you Bless you sir and all you create.
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.
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
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
The sound of a different era. Sadly, that era is gone. But still warmly remembered, especially by some of us. Bravo, dear Yuzo.
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.
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!!
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
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.
You made our childhood a wonderful memory that will stay with us for the rest of our lives❤
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.
You make it look effortless
Always listened to this using the megadrive headphone jack at full volume. Love every second of the track.
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
My childhood right here. Thanks for the tracks. My love for music came from the streets of rage series.
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.
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😊
I didn't even know you had a YT channel. Thank you so much for this. Japan has some of the best composers ever.
After countless remixes of the title theme made by different people, the master himself stands up and shows the world how it is done.
What a fantastic mix - that M1 Piano sounds KILLER!
This will still be fresh 100 years from now
I still think this is one of the greatest opening piece of music to any game ever made
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 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.
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!
Thanks as always. I really enjoy the Daw view look at it as well. Also: I love to see you using these synths. It makes me feel good about using synths in my work these days.
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.
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.
Mr. Koshiro you are forever loved and will forever be my favorite composer. Thank you. Seriously you are the best. ❤
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...
MY GOD!! It's you!! You gave us an insane childhood with the Streets of Rage soundstrack! Thank you so much!
Sounds even better than the original, well done Koshiro-san
Absolute master that gave us so many memories from 90’s games
You are by far my most biggest influence in game music, Koshiro-san!
I didn't think one of my all-time favorite pieces of music could get any better. Thank you for this
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.
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.
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。
The nostalgia makes me cry
This song is amazinggggggggggggg✨
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.
This is the sound of my Childhood, Thank you so much for all of your amazing work and all the hard work you you do Mr. Koshiro it's a true honor to ge able to tell you how much we all appreciate and live your works!!!
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.
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!
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
Yuzo Koshiro & Yoko Shimomura, two of the best!
Let's make it a triangle, with Michiru Yamane right there.
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.
what is the drum machine ? soooo good.
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. ❤
Gorgeous as always. Sharing with a friend who's a HUGE Streets of Rage fan
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.
Those additional layers...oh man, just too good. Thanks for sharing this Mr Koshiro. This intro theme is everything.
The memories are flooding back!
Ótimo trabalho, Yuzo-san. Sempre fui curioso pra ver os bastidores (making of) das trilhas sonoras dos meus jogos de videogame favoritos! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
30 seconds in and it's already great!
keep up the good work and happy new year Koshiro-san! 🎇
Thank you so much for all the gifts you gave!
We love you brother 🔥❤⚡️
That groovy 90s shuffle on the drums ❤️👍
Mr. Koshiro I love your soundtracks so much. They are literally the soundtracks of my childhood. I was obsessed with Sega Genesis and particularly The Revenge of Shinobi, Shinobi III, and Streets of Rage 1 & 2. Getting to see you make this legendary music is so insightful and awesome.
As a kid I used to press the Reset button just to listen to this over and over
Thank you Mr Koshiro
Legendary music from an absolute legend composer.
Спасибо за детство и хорошие музыкальные предпочтения!
This man is a legend.
A master remastering his masterpiece. This is perfection!!!
i heard this music as a kid and it changed my life, i never would of thought that i would still listen to it 30 years later. Inspires me to create music so i can do the same
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!
古代さんと植松さんが我らの最初の影響力のあるアーティストの一人でした。そのため、本当にありがとうございます。私たちは、もし私たちの音楽を聴いていただけるなら、光栄に思います。
私は30年以上あなたの音楽を楽しんでいることをお伝えしたいと思います。あなたはシカゴやデトロイトの偉人たちと同じくらいモダンダンスミュージックに影響力があります。幸四郎さん、
本当にありがとうございました。
A freaking living legend ! Thanks for having giving us those legendary tunes.
Breathtaking sounds Yuzo San! Where is my childhood?😥
Thank you. This is my number one videogame soundtrack. Even now it sounds just awesome. The groove just grabs you.
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
かっこいい～！
メガドライブ版のイメージそのままに見事なアップグレードアレンジされている！
耳がとても幸せです！
You're the reason I like the music I like. I listen to SoR's ost and other songs of yours every month quite consistently. When I think of good music or being a kid, the vibes in your songs pop up. The way I look at cityscapes and a lot of things is different because of the impact your music had on me as a kid and still has now. And I'm pretty sure that is gonna stay that way. Thank you for making a lot of us see what I call "The feels", your music is the very definition of "feeling" or "nostalgia".
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!
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."
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.
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
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
Here from Charles Cornell. Had to revisit this banger OST
I love your music so much you are inspiration
Made me in tears, while remembering SOR 2. This composition IS A MASTERPIECE!
The memories I have playing this series with my brothers growing up. Now I’m inspired to make VGM soundtracks. Thanks Yuzo Kushiro!
This was the greatest opening soundtrack to any game of all time - gets me so hype every time!!!! Masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Best videogame soundtrack of all time. Even Koji Kondo and Nobuo Unematsu wish they came up with this music. Yuzo is the GOAT!
It's amazing how you've remained true to the idea and tone whilst elaborating beautifully on the idea. This is how Streets of Range sounded in my head. Just beautiful. More please mate. Thanks for entertaining me for so many decades.
Your music is a part of us now. Thank you for giving our child memories such a great soundtrack.
This brings back so many good memories. I think you should definitely go to videogames convention and play your retro sound there
Yo, love how that funky president sample kicks in. Who could have thought. Pure genius.
This is the sound track of my youth. Thank you so much for playing this for us. Much love from Brazil.
Absolutely amazing intro music! Love this game when I first played it over 20 years ago and still love it today
I'm just a random English speaking comment, but I hope you know your talent crosses all language barriers. When I think of greatest video game sound tracks ever, this one is right up there. You are very talented and you have made so many people happy with your musical talents. Thank you.
This man just played the sound track to my childhood, almost brought me to tears man...
Since the first time I heard this your tracks it proved to me that video games could be the highest form of art.
This track blew my mind 32 years ago and it's no less impactful today.
thanks for sharing your creative beauty with the world.
It is a much much better place because of it.
It's an honor to finally say thank you
Bless you sir and all you create.
I have been waiting my entire life for you to do this video! This game, this song - Changed my life!
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.
Maravilloso!! Uno de los juegos favoritos de mi infancia ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉