I was only 15 when the Ninja Warriors came out from Taito Corp. Couldn't beat it without a tutorial vid. The Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese traditional strings) is classic; I wish the Yoshida Brothers remake this tune. BTW, the original BGM in the game has Shamisen solo with half a tone lower in two phrases (including the entry part), which makes the solo a lot more colorful. ゲームオリジナルの三味線ソロでは、２フレーズに半音下げ、または意図的に半音下の音を奏でている部分があるのだが（イントロ含む）、それが緊張感を与えていて、作曲者の才能がうかがえる。
That solo at 3:05 though... This is glorious. I really need to go to some kind of live retro arcade/console concert some day. One with all the in-house bands there.
WOW, this song was always my favorite game music theme and to see it performed live, I can't stop smiling! I remember playing alot the game in a local game club on a huge extra wide screen and sometimes just to listen to the music! :D Great stuff!
Ive been listening to this video as much as I can. I don't own an iPod nor do I have plans to get one but I just might just to hear this song all the time cua this song is too awesome.
I first heard this song in an airport arcade back in 1988. I was blown away by the song. At the time, video games just didn't have full-length anthems like this for their background music. But sure enough, there's a full chorus-verse-chorus-bridge structure (with shamisen solo!) and it sounded great even in MIDI. To hear this live version again today (I've listened to it dozens of times over the years) after having picked up a bass, and hearing how prominent the bass groove is and how it drives the melody, I've resolved to transcribe the bass line and learn to play it from memory. I realize that few people would want to hear a bass cover of a song they've probably never heard before. But this song takes me back to my childhood, and always fills me with wonder when I listen to it. I am looking forward to getting it under my fingers and jamming it late into the night.
I first heard this back in 1988 on the C64 version The Ninja Warriors. One of the best computer game themes still to this day. Also, I wonder if Zuntata was inspired by Yellow Magic Orchestra. Pretty much the same live setup.
Best video game song ever to feature a shamisen solo. (also, props to the 1990 live version actually having a dude play the shamisen, this part was done on keyboard for Zuntata Live 1998. Actually, KEYTAR, which actually gains it some points, but I digress)
This sounds a lot like the Mega CD version, i still have my old Tectoy MD+MCD and a copy of this game, i believe it was released only in Japan and Brasil.
the band makes it so fun i love the game and play it with my brother but the way the band gets everyone riled up, i don't know how you can say that any way id do any ting to go to one of these
There's a reason songs like these are in VIDEO GAMES and not on the radio. Nostalgia is cool, but there's no way ure gunna rock this @ a party or in ure car with frnds arnd. lol. still cool though.
自分はD4DJから知った。
オリジナルではエレキギターで三味線っぽい音を出していたらしい。
三味線の早弾きのスピードが凄い…。
やっぱり和風ロックはいい。
チップチューンからの脱却の最先端でゲームミュージックを変えた名曲中の名曲。
ゲームミュージックのライブで、後にも先にもこれ以上のクオリティはありえない程の完成度なので
当時、この場にいた人が本当に羨ましいです。
サラリーマンが打ち込みじゃないライブをやってた凄い時代
中でもZUNTATAはマジキチレベルの豊富な音源と独創性で賛否分かれてた
人気を二分したSSTは豪華な機材で綺麗な曲が多かった
このライブいきましたよおお。日本青年館。。なつかしー
ゲームミュージック史上、屈指の名曲！！
outrunsega bacon
やはりガチの三味線じゃないとこの曲の本質は出ない
名曲だけに、手抜きや改悪は許されない
一切の妥協無しにやり切る姿勢は本当に尊敬します
昔のゲームミュージック最高過ぎ。
三味線のとこで泣くよね？凄すぎ
遠い昔に このゲームやったっけな…
今 改めて聴いてみると 素晴らしいな
特に 三味線が 見事ですね＾＾
Just fabulous music...... God time is passing so fast, Ogura is now 60+ :'(
懐かしいな。30年ぐらい前にCDでよく聴きました。三味線弾くところ見れるなんて、感謝、感激。
三味線とのコラボがしびれます。プレイ画面を想像して聴き入りました。
I was only 15 when the Ninja Warriors came out from Taito Corp. Couldn't beat it without a tutorial vid. The Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese traditional strings) is classic; I wish the Yoshida Brothers remake this tune. BTW, the original BGM in the game has Shamisen solo with half a tone lower in two phrases (including the entry part), which makes the solo a lot more colorful.
ゲームオリジナルの三味線ソロでは、２フレーズに半音下げ、または意図的に半音下の音を奏でている部分があるのだが（イントロ含む）、それが緊張感を与えていて、作曲者の才能がうかがえる。
That solo at 3:05 though...
This is glorious. I really need to go to some kind of live retro arcade/console concert some day. One with all the in-house bands there.
Yep, throw in Konami Kuikeha club and Konami Perfect Selection in there.
Ben Daglish from the C64 era used to perform at many reunion events until he recently passed away :-(
OMFG, this video deserve 1,000,000 of views at least.
最高だね
やっぱり三味線ですよね！素晴らしいや！
三味線ソロが1番かっこいい(o´∀`)b
この当時のZUNTATAの皆さん若かったですね。
うわー♪かっこいいー♪(^^)v
何回でも再生したい程かっこいいゲームミュージックですね~♪(^^)v
この曲、とても大好きです♪(^^)v
One of my favourite PC ENGINE games was The Ninja Warriors,,great to hear Daddy Mulk live.
ダディーマルクはいろいろあるけど、この90年版LIVEが一番好きだ〜
見事なコラボですっ!!!
鳥肌が立ちました（b＾＾）good job
Wow...i was 7 yrs old when i finished it for the first time with my "amiga 2000"
Dat Japanjo (Japanese Banjo) (Shamisen) set my heart ablaze.
I hope they bring these theme back in *The Ninja Warriors Once Again* too! 😄
Thanks, Danny Sexbang! This song ROCKS!!
この当時のZUNTATAの皆さん若かったでしたね。
小倉さん格好いい！
2:46 You can hear the crowd cheer in anticipation as the shamisen guy gets into position!
So fucking cool man!
An absolute classic, got fond memories of having this on cassette listening to it on my then awesome walkman all those years ago.
Wish I had had your music sources back then. o.o
Just remember this: "The Ninja Warriors are the immortal murder-machines!"
This is EPIC!
Awesome Zuntata
WOW, this song was always my favorite game music theme and to see it performed live, I can't stop smiling! I remember playing alot the game in a local game club on a huge extra wide screen and sometimes just to listen to the music! :D Great stuff!
Ive been listening to this video as much as I can. I don't own an iPod nor do I have plans to get one but I just might just to hear this song all the time cua this song is too awesome.
盛り上がる
fantastic , forever in my head since i heard it for the 1st time.... awesome band !
zuntata forever ............
This is fucking EPIC. And I am getting OLD.
z1m7x2n6 lol
ZUNTA! ZUNTA! ZUNTA! ZUNTA!
i think it is one of the best music in game ever made.
zuntata is so great.
this is about to get a lot of views...
Xavier H. Grump bump
The solo at 3:20 is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen/heard.
This is my favorite song from a video game. This was one of my favorite games growing up. Good memories =)
Totally dig this jam, the game soundtrack was WAY ahead of its time.
Awesome music...!
Ogura is the Man...!
Even 1988. So 80's.
I first heard this song in an airport arcade back in 1988. I was blown away by the song. At the time, video games just didn't have full-length anthems like this for their background music. But sure enough, there's a full chorus-verse-chorus-bridge structure (with shamisen solo!) and it sounded great even in MIDI.
To hear this live version again today (I've listened to it dozens of times over the years) after having picked up a bass, and hearing how prominent the bass groove is and how it drives the melody, I've resolved to transcribe the bass line and learn to play it from memory.
I realize that few people would want to hear a bass cover of a song they've probably never heard before. But this song takes me back to my childhood, and always fills me with wonder when I listen to it. I am looking forward to getting it under my fingers and jamming it late into the night.
Thanks Dan!
Hope this shows up in Ninja Warriors Once Again somewhere
this band is frigin awesome!
En 2022 vous continuez à écouter du Zuntata. Pas de ma faute si personne n'est capable de faire mieux :D
That shamisen solo melts my face off every time
"What kind of music are you into?"
"Video games."
"That's not a genre."
"Let me just load up this video really quick"
I first heard this back in 1988 on the C64 version The Ninja Warriors. One of the best computer game themes still to this day.
Also, I wonder if Zuntata was inspired by Yellow Magic Orchestra. Pretty much the same live setup.
Cool! I didn't know there was a live band of this "the ninja warriors" theme. Awesome.
I don't think you'll care about it 11 years later, but Zuntata was (is? I am not sure) a band formed to make music for Taito games.
wow, 1990... that must be a rarity, thank you for this video
I was extremly young when this game came out so I never played it as a kid but this song is pretty kick ass.
I think this and the opening song from Darius 1 are some of their most memorable songs. . .
Japan always had and will have the best stuff.
My favorite! :)
#Zuntata4Life
Best video game song ever to feature a shamisen solo.
(also, props to the 1990 live version actually having a dude play the shamisen, this part was done on keyboard for Zuntata Live 1998. Actually, KEYTAR, which actually gains it some points, but I digress)
1990、1993、1997、1998を聞いてみたけど
Daddy Mulkのライブバージョンは1990のほうが一番だと思う。
ＯＧＲさん 髪になにかぶったの？
This music is too awesome to be in a video game.
I couldn't help but search Zuntata after Lewis brought it up xD
And now I'm dancing like him
19 years ago wow...
30 years now! :D
Why can't time stop or go back 😢
you're so cool, come back to the 80's with me lol :D
It is totally going to be used for my arcade cabinet and recalbox :D
Man Hearing this song just makes me want to rasengan EVERYTHING!!!!
fuck ya, I'm going back to the 80's when music was always like this.
最高かよ
This song is great!
If my life had a soundtrack this would be it 😊
great music :D :D :D love it
Uber song, Best videogame song ever created! even now! :) 10 stars!!!!!
My first game on pc-Engine^^
90s YEAH
thank you
Video game music? Silver clothes? Japan? Shamisen solo? This video is made of pure WIN!
Yeeeeeeeees!
MrThunderwing should they have something like this in Daytona, similar to the solo.
Wow Danny, sounds like a Ninja Sex Party influence for sure!
This sounds a lot like the Mega CD version, i still have my old Tectoy MD+MCD and a copy of this game, i believe it was released only in Japan and Brasil.
Holy cow! It's freakin' Mega Man X in 1990!
Woah look! Space potatoes!
Just a lovelie passing by
凄いクォリティ！！キーボード何人いる？？
i love you this is music
they're coming
the band makes it so fun i love the game and play it with my brother but the way the band gets everyone riled up, i don't know how you can say that any way id do any ting to go to one of these
Soooooo who made it to this video because of the Game Grumps bump?
Emil Caillaux ....me
Apparantly Dan made a reference about Daddy Mulk 3 years ago, check these comments: ruclips.net/video/DFmf17aQbMI/видео.html
They're shit and so are their fans
When game grumps recommended this
This is The Second time Game grumps sent me here
Penetrates my soul.
This sounds so familiar yet I didn't play Ninja Warriors or see any videos or anything with this music in it. That's weird...
Congratulations, you answered a 2 year old question :T
There's a reason songs like these are in VIDEO GAMES and not on the radio. Nostalgia is cool, but there's no way ure gunna rock this @ a party or in ure car with frnds arnd. lol. still cool though.
I don't know why, but i was expecting a wild Kaz Hirai to show up in this video.
And heeeeeeeeeeeeeere come the Grump fans...
1 - You don't know what a party is.
2 - You don't know what a video game is.
Long live OGR!
awesome japanese slapping instrument
>yfw sick shamisen solos