One of the few metal covers that actually keeps the style of the original games' soundtrack because it's not too concerned with making it "more metal".
My main problem with remixes nowadays, not just game and movie soundtracks, but just remixes in general. Is that they try too hard to be original, for example metal covers add extra riffs, guitar solos mid-song. Or a dubstep mix of a song will sound like the CD got stuck for half a minute, and then there's usually an obligatory base-drop. It really pisses me off when people use shitty half-asses remixes in their RUclips videos, and I'm just sitting here screaming at my screen: "WHY NOT JUST USE THE ORIGINAL?!"
@@trainknut Hi, just wanting to jump in six years later with no knowledge of if you changed your opinion in any way. Why not just use the original? Because the original already exists! Irrespective of hearing a song you like in a different genre, why would you listen to a cover of a song that changes nothing about the structure when the original already did the same structure perfectly fine? Further more, we’re not trying to make music to be used within a game, and as such are not trying to make it loop in exactly the same way. Instead most of us who do game covers are deliberately trying to make an interesting song out of what may be at the longest a minute long loop. Sometimes it’s even shorter, but is treated like a full song with verse/chorus structure. Equally this is why people add solos: to break away from what already exists and make it sort of their own. Most arrangers, Jules especially, aren’t deliberately trying to disrespect the original material. But rather, out of respect for it, make it their own. I believe that’s Jules’ philosophy when it comes to his covers; the original already exists and does it well, so here’s my take on it. Again, I must reiterate; it’s not in any disrespect for the original material. There’s a very deliberate methodology behind how Jules arranges his covers (or how I do for that matter). It’s very formulaic actually!
I cried tears of joy and leaped MILLIONS of feet in the air engulfed with the flames of justice and awesomeness screaming SHOOOORRRRRYUUUUKEEEEN!!!! KEN RULES!!! WELL DONE JULES YOU'VE MADE MY DAY!!! YOU'VE MADE KEN FANS PROUD!!! GOD BLESS MAN!!! 😉✌✌
I watch and listen to your work more than any other artist here on youtube because of two things. You play with feeling and passion and you do your absolute best to preserve what makes the original songs great, amazing and catchy while putting your own flair into it that actually flows with the song instead of against it. Thanks for sharing your art with the world sir. You truly are a great artist and musician! Keep it rockin for us!
This is really great! Just curious... would you be opposed to letting me use this song for the intro to a crappy videogame podcast that I do with a friend and nobody listens to? We are both Street Fighter fans and this would be perfect!
I honestly have to say that this young and very gifted and talented young brother really did amazing job with playing this theme to my favorite character since I discovered and played the game my self amazing job my guy keep up with the gift and talent
There is not yet enough metal on this planet! So thank you for adding to the score, and thank you for providing flawless mp3s and WAVs. this goes right into my databank for eternal listening.
I’m enjoying this because it’s wonderfully constructed and performed and, while I was always more of a Ryu player, Ken’s theme is indisputably awesome.
Funny, as soon as I saw Sargon had said "Ken's Theme is perfect for guitar", I knew you'd be the one who did the cover. Been a fan for quite a while now, but I didn't know about this cover until Sargon played it at the end of his videos. Rock on, dude.
Sick cover of one of my favorite game songs. Blast from the past. 1980 something, maan I can't even remember when SF2 came out, that is how long ago it is.
this is a "cover" taking the original and making it their own while still maintaining the essence of the original tune. This Bangs hard even 11 years later!
Kinky Fish It's kinda cool if the good part of the viewers of this video were brought here by Sargon. Guy is playing really good he deserves more views, and with that more cash from yt :-)
+faissialoo Well the theme is based from a Video Game character that just happens to be an blond white-American heterosexual male that nearly dominates against all of his opponents (including women) in international fighting tournaments, hence the "toxic masculinity," and heir of the richest family in the Street Fighter series, hence the "white male privilege," not to mention his last name is "MASTERS." So I'd say Ken's theme is a perfect amalgamation of what GamerGate & the Patriarchy is painted to be perceived as. :3
iddaishan You're right, I know about the 3/4 Japanese, part, but I do think he comes off more as a white guy than a Japanese guy, and I'm assuming most people that don't know the storyline see him as a white dude too. But I didn't know Kanzuki family was richer and I did forget about the Bison's wealth being greater; I should probably start acquiring more Bison dollars before all of the nations' economies crash. :3
Whoa, epic and musical - nice job FamilyJules7X! Hard core guitar at it's finest! If you're a Ryu and/or Ken fan, I combined both themes into one song for 2 violins and piano. I also timed it to a double-KO gameplay video between Ryu and Ken. It's pretty epic and I invite you to come check it out!
Fucking great! Pure adrenaline into the veins! 💪 Your solo and variations perfectly matched with the spirit of the character! Great job man! My vote is 💯!
Nah, it was "Soul Kyuumetai" from the original Hellsing anime. I liked that song, but this is WAY better, I do wonder why he switched in the first place.
![Super Street Fighter 2 [OST] - Cammy's Theme (Reconstructed) [8-BeatsVGM]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/2-CySkH5dEo/mqdefault.jpg)
"Hey, Ken, Can I cover your theme song?"
"SHURE-YOUUU-KAN!"
you nailed ken's personality perfectly!
Mephiste Sulfurion lol, that's Ken's answer to everything.
Mephiste Sulfurion ahhh you just made my day, bravo! Great guitar work in the Vid too dude
Mephiste Sulfurion Outstanding! LOL!
LOL!
Street fighter 2 intro theme + heavy metal + 9 years ago = GREAT NOSTALGIA
This not just a remix of Ken's theme
THIS IS THE KEN THEME!!!
What it feels like to get rtx 4080
It’s is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Still coming back after 9 years.
One of the few metal covers that actually keeps the style of the original games' soundtrack because it's not too concerned with making it "more metal".
My main problem with remixes nowadays, not just game and movie soundtracks, but just remixes in general.
Is that they try too hard to be original, for example metal covers add extra riffs, guitar solos mid-song.
Or a dubstep mix of a song will sound like the CD got stuck for half a minute, and then there's usually an obligatory base-drop.
It really pisses me off when people use shitty half-asses remixes in their RUclips videos, and I'm just sitting here screaming at my screen: "WHY NOT JUST USE THE ORIGINAL?!"
I know right? I prefer this cover than the official ken theme in SFV.
The double kickers say otherwise mate.
@@trainknut Hi, just wanting to jump in six years later with no knowledge of if you changed your opinion in any way. Why not just use the original? Because the original already exists! Irrespective of hearing a song you like in a different genre, why would you listen to a cover of a song that changes nothing about the structure when the original already did the same structure perfectly fine? Further more, we’re not trying to make music to be used within a game, and as such are not trying to make it loop in exactly the same way. Instead most of us who do game covers are deliberately trying to make an interesting song out of what may be at the longest a minute long loop. Sometimes it’s even shorter, but is treated like a full song with verse/chorus structure. Equally this is why people add solos: to break away from what already exists and make it sort of their own.
Most arrangers, Jules especially, aren’t deliberately trying to disrespect the original material. But rather, out of respect for it, make it their own. I believe that’s Jules’ philosophy when it comes to his covers; the original already exists and does it well, so here’s my take on it. Again, I must reiterate; it’s not in any disrespect for the original material. There’s a very deliberate methodology behind how Jules arranges his covers (or how I do for that matter). It’s very formulaic actually!
@@AlphaStormMusic I'm not talking about remixes in general, just ones that suck.
This one doesn't, for the record.
Genuinely still a fantastic cover all these years later
It's hard to find good Ken Stage remixes. This is one of the best I've heard
You mean THE best🎉
@@PeaceOwlGaming nah that goes to the Assassin's Fist version
Now THIS is Ken's theme. They've really not done him justice since SFII. Well done, sir!
Man, it took me a while to re-discover this. Still proper metal 6+ years later!
I cried tears of joy and leaped MILLIONS of feet in the air engulfed with the flames of justice and awesomeness screaming SHOOOORRRRRYUUUUKEEEEN!!!! KEN RULES!!! WELL DONE JULES YOU'VE MADE MY DAY!!! YOU'VE MADE KEN FANS PROUD!!! GOD BLESS MAN!!! 😉✌✌
I can't stop watching the first 7 seconds. That's one hell of a power chord, man.
I watch and listen to your work more than any other artist here on youtube because of two things. You play with feeling and passion and you do your absolute best to preserve what makes the original songs great, amazing and catchy while putting your own flair into it that actually flows with the song instead of against it. Thanks for sharing your art with the world sir. You truly are a great artist and musician! Keep it rockin for us!
This is really great! Just curious... would you be opposed to letting me use this song for the intro to a crappy videogame podcast that I do with a friend and nobody listens to? We are both Street Fighter fans and this would be perfect!
+Chris Krentz Sure, just be sure to credit. :)
I'd listen to your podcast man
+Chris Krentz What podcost? Have you made any episodes? I want to give a fair shake to a podcast with *this* opening.
+Chris Krentz Do the podcast!!!!!!! Im sure may of us would love to be guests as well! Also this song is used by Sargon Of Akkad
+lord reptilian the third that's how i found this
Thank you for letting people use this, you magnificent bastard.
@@dv6298 You say it as if it were a bad thing at all!
I honestly have to say that this young and very gifted and talented young brother really did amazing job with playing this theme to my favorite character since I discovered and played the game my self amazing job my guy keep up with the gift and talent
this is metal as fuck.
indeed, more metal than most metal bands
It's probably more rock than metal, but it still fucking badass!
Your comment is metal also
Everytime my wife asks me to clean the dishes I play this song and crack open a beer.
My nigga.😎
What is the hardest part about rollerblading? Explaining your parents your gay!
Go home and be a family man!!
Holy fuck, that's really a great idea!
Boomer alert
There is not yet enough metal on this planet! So thank you for adding to the score, and thank you for providing flawless mp3s and WAVs. this goes right into my databank for eternal listening.
1:52-2:15 That's the sound of the Patriarchy jizzing on the face of wilful ignorance.
Hehe
Mate, that was brilliant. Loved hearing this in its entirety. That good old chap from Akkad pointed me here.
I’m enjoying this because it’s wonderfully constructed and performed and, while I was always more of a Ryu player, Ken’s theme is indisputably awesome.
You win. Perfect
This!
not quite
Funny, as soon as I saw Sargon had said "Ken's Theme is perfect for guitar", I knew you'd be the one who did the cover.
Been a fan for quite a while now, but I didn't know about this cover until Sargon played it at the end of his videos.
Rock on, dude.
Sick cover of one of my favorite game songs. Blast from the past. 1980 something, maan I can't even remember when SF2 came out, that is how long ago it is.
Have to listen to this at least once after every TWIS such a good song
Coming on 10 years later, still rocks.
Shadilay, my dudes. 🐸👌🏼
Shadilay
That smile at the end was so good.
Sick tone. What pickups you got in those guitars?
All stock pickups, except for the Schecter. Those have Duncan Blackouts in 'em.
+Panikoba Luravdaule Good.. or cool... or awesome.
+Jeremy Guiles Nails form Feminist and SJW
+Panikoba Luravdaule
Pure pestilence, fam.
I have an Ibanez guitar, Seymour Duncan JB would sound similar ?
I came here to listen to a great tribute to a fantasic game.. but ended up getting blocked by Steve Shives.
That definitely takes me back. Simpler, funnier times.
ド頭のところとか、ケンのテーマの個人的に好きなところのツボ全部押さえてくれてて、聴いててバチクソ気持ち良かった
The best version of kens theme ever,i mean come on kens japans nod to America he needs us to represent.
Jewels you have done it.
When you suddenly feel like conquering mesopotamia
The best most accurate cut I've ever heard. Precise. You have my subscription.
i listen to this every week after this week in stupid on vee's channel. amazing cover my dude.
I miss when sargon vids ended with this. I know the algorithm hates it, but I liked it.
You have the best cover video on this song by far
True talent, badass performance
I was thinking the same thing. This guy is sick. He makes some really extremely tasteful decisions with perfect execution.
This is now officially the anthem of the shit lords.
Uriah Knowles ...of the current year
+Allan Reford Ohhh yesss! :D
+Allan Reford sargon of akkad anyone?
+Allan Reford Yooo I saw you on the video "Why Americans Hate Europeans", funny bump'in into ya' here.
+Iiristrusk Ginge You caused quite a shit storm my friend.
Love this. Heard on Sargon, and thought it was Joe Satriani. Had no idea it was a metal version of a video game song. Shredding.
The part from 2:32 is just incredible. Dope.
Absolutely impressive! Great Job!
Greatings from Brazil - Rio Grande do Norte - Natal!
Good luck!
God been subscribed forever to the channel how do you not have over a million followers dude you are too awesome
I don't understand how anyone can dislike this.
This is so gddam good, you're the new gold standard for this song
Still the best cover of Ken's Theme on RUclips. By far.
I like how this song went from a pretty sick cover of a video game track to a badass riff I immediately associate with sticking it to big brother...
This is the best Ken theme cover on RUclips.
Unfortunately i can only like it once. Your masterpiece only makes me completely freak out every time
I always crank this when I'm oppressing
+GoDrex Oppressing-high-five!
+Gift0r what about people with four fingers? ugh
aceman0000099
I just oppress them.
gotta oppress em all
Every. Single. One.
Bro. This is legendary. Keep doing what you're doing 👌
I was looking for a good Ken cover!! You're the best out there, man. Much respect!
This. Is a victory song.
I hope kyle rittenhouse is pumping this right now
This video's comment section is pure gold.
+Julie K i wonder if he knows what is going on here.
considering he likely gave Sargon the right to use it, I'm sure he's familiar with the channel
Yeah it is. XD
this is a "cover" taking the original and making it their own while still maintaining the essence of the original tune. This Bangs hard even 11 years later!
Goddamn this is an entire metal adaptation. Incredible playing.
Quite an impressive like-dislike ratio. Not used to videos where you can barely see the dislike side. Good job haha
After all this time, I still come back to this excellent video.
DUDE, CAPCOM NEEDS TO BUY THIS SONG FROM YOU
Lyrics:
0:04 Saaaah
0:05 Rgon of akkad
lmao
Sargy-boy sent me here xD
+kkonstantinosss2 допустим, дальше чито?
+kkonstantinosss2 That is fucking awesome.
***** биль дело, не помню уже, скорее всего был в зюзю пьян
dude you rock wow impressive. this and the Castlevania themes fave!!
Ryu: Hey can I borrow some money?
Ken: Shoryuken!
By that said, he meant, SURE-U-CAN!
Panorama Vee
Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but it dies in the process.
dynelol I dont get it can you explain that to me
dynelol So true
lol
Hearing this outside of a Sargon video is like seeing a teacher at the grocery store.
Mary S. ifkr
THAT MAKES IT WEIRDER
At least he has a great big bushy beard...
what
lol I actually know this feel. If you're anything like me you'd just pretend you didn't see her and move along as quickly as possible
this has been my wake-up alarm tune for many many years. Cheers
This comment section:
5% comments about the video/song directly
422376874658743% Sargon of Akkad.
This song brought me to sargon.
Kinky Fish That is mathematically impossiblr.
Hugo Marques I win you lose. -Gman
That 5% sure Are triggered white feminists
Kinky Fish It's kinda cool if the good part of the viewers of this video were brought here by Sargon. Guy is playing really good he deserves more views, and with that more cash from yt :-)
Well imagine my shock.
absolutely the best cover ive heard very nice job guys amazing work
Given time, I'm Shoryuken have the highest viewed Ken theme on YT. You've got the skills man!
I see what you did there....
nice cover!!
honestly better than all the other rock covers of ken's theme out there
others are either too slow or miss chords...
very awesome dude prefect. respect and greetings from Wales UK
1:24 is the best part! 🤟
The GamerGate theme song
Patriarchy. Gamergate is not diverse enough.
+faissialoo Well the theme is based from a Video Game character that just happens to be an blond white-American heterosexual male that nearly dominates against all of his opponents (including women) in international fighting tournaments, hence the "toxic masculinity," and heir of the richest family in the Street Fighter series, hence the "white male privilege," not to mention his last name is "MASTERS."
So I'd say Ken's theme is a perfect amalgamation of what GamerGate & the Patriarchy is painted to be perceived as. :3
+Saiyanryu Yes!
+Saiyanryu Ken is 1/4 American (3/4 Japanese)
Also, 3rd richest in series after Bison and Karin has more pocket change than his entire fortune.
iddaishan
You're right, I know about the 3/4 Japanese, part, but I do think he comes off more as a white guy than a Japanese guy, and I'm assuming most people that don't know the storyline see him as a white dude too.
But I didn't know Kanzuki family was richer and I did forget about the Bison's wealth being greater; I should probably start acquiring more Bison dollars before all of the nations' economies crash. :3
I’m pretty sure this video was the one that got me into guitar. Thank you Family Jules.
This is really fucking good.
A god-king sent me here.
Simpler times when you heard this every week
Couldn't agree more
He just wanted to play video games
who would of thought that we would look back on those shit show of times as simpler by comparison
@@onlinealiasuk feelsbadman
You still can, V has picked up the mantle
I must have watched this about a million times now... It's brilliant!
Holy crap! I knew your work already! I left top comments on some of your Pokémon town songs before ever watching any Sargon videos!
Seriously, 5 years ago this guy and ArtificalFear were my life.
"Hello everyone, welcome to this week in stupid...." Good times
Ah, I see you are also a man of culture.
This is just stunning. Goosebumps.
The most triggering song on the internet. I´m disgusted this hasn´t been taken down.
+Koishi Komeiji Obviously a joke lol.
+vikipoyta XD
absolutely made my day
+vikipoyta Sargon's weapon.
Tommy Jansen
Ohhh yessss!
The patriarchy should adopt this as its theme tune, anyway, I've got to go and collect my patriarchy cheque. Night.
Thanks man. Not only did you take me back to 1992, but amped it up a notch.
This is the song playing in the background at our secret patriarchy meetings
Whenever you hear this song you know the patriarchy's arrived
will you please rise for the playing of our patriarchal anthem
Sounds awesome, shame I come in at around extremely oppressed, on the scale... No patriarchy for me.
the first rule of patriarchy is we secretly convene on rape culture. We keep scores.
Wrong Ken. The Mojo Dojo Casa House is over there..
I knew about this guy's content before watching Sargon's stuff. But to see that Sargon uses this is fuckin' awsome.
This is *THE* Ken theme,a musical masterpiece and an ear satisfying treat
Mind blowing
Whoa, epic and musical - nice job FamilyJules7X! Hard core guitar at it's finest!
If you're a Ryu and/or Ken fan, I combined both themes into one song for 2 violins and piano. I also timed it to a double-KO gameplay video between Ryu and Ken. It's pretty epic and I invite you to come check it out!
Fiery is the tune, lusting, thirsting, craving to reclaim what once was one's own. Explosive like dynamite 🧨. Very inspiring 👏.
Still watching your video 2019.
Sargon has great taste in music. Damn.
Fucking great! Pure adrenaline into the veins! 💪
Your solo and variations perfectly matched with the spirit of the character!
Great job man! My vote is 💯!
This is #1 song in Kekistan.
Greetings from Kekistan!
Chiko Roll it even beats out Shadilay.
Kek istan
@@bennett420316 lmao
Yes yes, Sargon, i love him too, but gd, the bass is so good in this
This is the best cover of that legendary song in whole yutube!Congrats brother
an ancient king sent me.
God, finally hearing the full song is a trippy treat and a half for a long-time viewer of Sargon like me.
Ken’s was always the the best street fighter music, you just made it better!!!
Dude why ain't you on America's Got Talent! ?
He's too good for that showcase of the talentless! Don't insult his ability!
I was going to ask why he's not playing at bars. I want to mosh to some of his battle themes..... holy shit. Childhood: fulfilled, right there.
It's a show where overrated mediocrity has the best chance of success, how far did you think she'd get in that?
My dislike of SJW's found me over here.
+MrAntiFarLeft Agreed! Same here! ;)
+MrAntiFarLeft Reading the description of a Sargon vid sent me here.
Yay!
My dislike of SJW's found me at Sargon of Akkad's then hearing this awesomeness brought me here.
Probably still the best Ken cover I've heard. Also I need that Jim Morrison poster in my life.😊
I don't know if anyone remembers Sargon's first outro, but thank God he switched it to this.
I think it was White Comic's "It's Not the End of Me".
Yeah, this is way better. Aryan Rage! j/k
Nah, it was "Soul Kyuumetai" from the original Hellsing anime. I liked that song, but this is WAY better, I do wonder why he switched in the first place.
Anthers I think that's Rekt Feminist Videos.
@@migueladona4396 Never have I ever found another human who knows white comic and I think the song is "this ain't the end of me"