Ken's Theme Street Fighter II Guitar Cover

[@KitaxNekoSama57]

"Hey, Ken, Can I cover your theme song?" "SHURE-YOUUU-KAN!"

[@rockmenx8xx411]

you nailed ken's personality perfectly!

[@frankburns8871]

Mephiste Sulfurion lol, that's Ken's answer to everything.

[@timpalmer1983]

Mephiste Sulfurion ahhh you just made my day, bravo! Great guitar work in the Vid too dude

[@lucasjm123]

Mephiste Sulfurion Outstanding! LOL!

[@rendarsmith]

LOL!

[@hungryxman3902]

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".

[@trainknut]

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 KZbin videos, and I'm just sitting here screaming at my screen: "WHY NOT JUST USE THE ORIGINAL?!"

[@shadow50435]

I know right? I prefer this cover than the official ken theme in SFV.

[@Audard]

The double kickers say otherwise mate.

[@AlphaStormMusic]

@@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!

[@trainknut]

@@AlphaStormMusic I'm not talking about remixes in general, just ones that suck. This one doesn't, for the record.

[@Mexican_Robobot42]

This not just a remix of Ken's theme THIS IS THE KEN THEME!!!

[@Mach20Octopus]

What it feels like to get rtx 4080

[@HussainAlSondouk]

It’s is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HussainAlSondouk]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@QuantumVoyager]

@@Mach20OctopusGET IT A100s

[@STARBEEM117]

Street fighter 2 intro theme + heavy metal + 9 years ago = GREAT NOSTALGIA

[@flamingphoenix1425]

It's hard to find good Ken Stage remixes. This is one of the best I've heard

[@PeaceOwlGaming]

You mean THE best🎉

[@flamingphoenix1425]

@@PeaceOwlGaming nah that goes to the Assassin's Fist version

[@Clone895]

Genuinely still a fantastic cover all these years later

[@boomer198008]

Still coming back after 9 years.

[@thelittlestmig3394]

Man, it took me a while to re-discover this. Still proper metal 6+ years later!

[@bravenkirok3142]

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!

[@geraldroberts5472]

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!!! 😉✌✌

[@tracexl]

Now THIS is Ken's theme. They've really not done him justice since SFII. Well done, sir!

[@JesusFriedChrist]

Coming on 10 years later, still rocks. Shadilay, my dudes. 🐸👌🏼

[@chirongodemperorof4127]

Shadilay

[@SerperiorSC2]

I can't stop watching the first 7 seconds. That's one hell of a power chord, man.

[@kkonstantinosss2]

Lyrics: 0:04 Saaaah 0:05 Rgon of akkad

[@saraluna3010]

lmao

[@reichplatz]

Sargy-boy sent me here xD

[@vagiclean86]

+kkonstantinosss2 допустим, дальше чито?

[@JustAnotherRich]

+kkonstantinosss2 That is fucking awesome.

[@vagiclean86]

***** биль дело, не помню уже, скорее всего был в зюзю пьян

[@サンディーノ-r9m]

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

[@originalmetalman9430]

this is metal as fuck.

[@lightwolf3414]

indeed, more metal than most metal bands

[@Hellboy-ge6po]

It's probably more rock than metal, but it still fucking badass!

[@spencerbeard3904]

Your comment is metal also

[@MithosArkariam]

You win. Perfect

[@falariem]

This!

[@NihilIslands]

not quite

[@doofinator4285]

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.

[@harrymackle3263]

Well imagine my shock.

[@SuperMaleVitality]

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...

[@leonlungsta3309]

True talent, badass performance

[@willbohland3698]

I was thinking the same thing. This guy is sick. He makes some really extremely tasteful decisions with perfect execution.

[@DionysusJPower]

I came here to listen to a great tribute to a fantasic game.. but ended up getting blocked by Steve Shives.

[@sandakureva]

That definitely takes me back. Simpler, funnier times.

[@steelfabric]

Mate, that was brilliant. Loved hearing this in its entirety. That good old chap from Akkad pointed me here.

[@sirzorg5728]

I miss when sargon vids ended with this. I know the algorithm hates it, but I liked it.

[@BigVorst]

Thank you for letting people use this, you magnificent bastard.

[@SpiralPegasus]

@@dv6298 You say it as if it were a bad thing at all!

[@grigshesk6264]

The part from 2:32 is just incredible. Dope.

[@benjiicolmarez9788]

Have to listen to this at least once after every TWIS such a good song

[@squeegeemcgee]

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.

[@chriskrentz2300]

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!

[@FamilyJules7X]

+Chris Krentz Sure, just be sure to credit. :)

[@XanReadsBooks1]

I'd listen to your podcast man

[@Selrisitai]

+Chris Krentz What podcost? Have you made any episodes? I want to give a fair shake to a podcast with *this* opening.

[@3v3ryDayGam3r]

+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

[@derithor4391]

+lord reptilian the third that's how i found this

[@Thake82]

That smile at the end was so good.

[@UnitZER0]

This. Is a victory song.

[@azmanabdula]

I hope kyle rittenhouse is pumping this right now

[@ddsfard]

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.

[@captainobvious7220]

When you suddenly feel like conquering mesopotamia

[@GoDrex]

I always crank this when I'm oppressing

[@Gift0r]

+GoDrex Oppressing-high-five!

[@aceman0000099]

+Gift0r what about people with four fingers? ugh

[@Gift0r]

aceman0000099 I just oppress them.

[@aceman0000099]

gotta oppress em all

[@Gift0r]

Every. Single. One.

[@Julie-do2dr]

This video's comment section is pure gold.

[@maaaaaap]

+Julie K i wonder if he knows what is going on here.

[@IDF1987]

considering he likely gave Sargon the right to use it, I'm sure he's familiar with the channel

[@TechnoWaffol]

Yeah it is. XD

[@EricClotfelter-l9e]

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

[@tonyg_fgc8152]

Goddamn this is an entire metal adaptation. Incredible playing.

[@thereorayshow]

I don't understand how anyone can dislike this.

[@Prop-A]

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.

[@allanreford1440]

This is now officially the anthem of the shit lords.

[@allanreford1440]

Uriah Knowles ...of the current year

[@gavinmackie5185]

+Allan Reford Ohhh yesss! :D

[@bungieborris9111]

+Allan Reford sargon of akkad anyone?

[@iiristruskginge4052]

+Allan Reford Yooo I saw you on the video "Why Americans Hate Europeans", funny bump'in into ya' here.

[@iiristruskginge4052]

+Iiristrusk Ginge You caused quite a shit storm my friend.

[@stephenblackwell7351]

Everytime my wife asks me to clean the dishes I play this song and crack open a beer.

[@thompsonm1a1]

My nigga.😎

[@Prop-A]

What is the hardest part about rollerblading? Explaining your parents your gay!

[@johnnyace2287]

Go home and be a family man!!

[@Cazeduardofr]

Holy fuck, that's really a great idea!

[@Misterdreak]

Boomer alert

[@HS-hc5qb]

Unfortunately i can only like it once. Your masterpiece only makes me completely freak out every time

[@xaagripha7326]

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.

[@Staticzero9]

i listen to this every week after this week in stupid on vee's channel. amazing cover my dude.

[@nickyiacobazzi8271]

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!

[@kurt5406]

This is #1 song in Kekistan. Greetings from Kekistan!

[@davidgrover5996]

Chiko Roll it even beats out Shadilay.

[@bennett420316]

Kek istan

[@lumizu2091]

@@bennett420316 lmao

[@Supreme-Emperor-Mittens]

DUDE, CAPCOM NEEDS TO BUY THIS SONG FROM YOU

[@marcfuchs6938]

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.

[@Steve83B]

Simpler times when you heard this every week

[@kidathlete]

Couldn't agree more

[@adonissherlock]

He just wanted to play video games

[@onlinealiasuk]

who would of thought that we would look back on those shit show of times as simpler by comparison

[@adonissherlock]

@@onlinealiasuk feelsbadman

[@goldencpu3559]

You still can, V has picked up the mantle

[@stinkerhubbin]

Sick tone. What pickups you got in those guitars?

[@FamilyJules7X]

All stock pickups, except for the Schecter. Those have Duncan Blackouts in 'em.

[@SergeofBIBEK]

+Panikoba Luravdaule Good.. or cool... or awesome.

[@Seryeth]

+Jeremy Guiles Nails form Feminist and SJW

[@hungrypasta]

+Panikoba Luravdaule Pure pestilence, fam.

[@thiagoaraujo3427]

I have an Ibanez guitar, Seymour Duncan JB would sound similar ?

[@redmori]

After all this time, I still come back to this excellent video.

[@Fabio-xy2pw]

Absolutely impressive! Great Job! Greatings from Brazil - Rio Grande do Norte - Natal! Good luck!

[@jonasb7253]

This is the best Ken theme cover on KZbin.

Still the best cover of Ken's Theme on KZbin. By far.

[@kicksomeup6998]

1:52-2:15 That's the sound of the Patriarchy jizzing on the face of wilful ignorance.

[@SlyHikari03]

Hehe

[@jennymason5994]

I knew about this guy's content before watching Sargon's stuff. But to see that Sargon uses this is fuckin' awsome.

[@jaymemcdonough5975]

dude you rock wow impressive. this and the Castlevania themes fave!!

[@Kekistani_Insurgent]

God, finally hearing the full song is a trippy treat and a half for a long-time viewer of Sargon like me.

[@ccrazool]

This is so gddam good, you're the new gold standard for this song

[@lxjoe96]

the sound of the resistance

[@MosaikMastercard]

Bro. This is legendary. Keep doing what you're doing 👌

[@vikipoyta]

The most triggering song on the internet. I´m disgusted this hasn´t been taken down.

[@Hellboy-ge6po]

+Koishi Komeiji Obviously a joke lol.

[@gavinmackie5185]

+vikipoyta XD

[@liefdeltora3088]

absolutely made my day

[@TheStygian]

+vikipoyta Sargon's weapon.

[@gavinmackie5185]

Tommy Jansen Ohhh yessss!

[@rubbertire6608]

You have the best cover video on this song by far

[@MaTtRoSiTy]

"Hello everyone, welcome to this week in stupid...." Good times

[@mikeh1660]

Ah, I see you are also a man of culture.

[@SIGSEGV1337]

The GamerGate theme song

[@Based_Papa]

Patriarchy. Gamergate is not diverse enough.

[@Saiyanryu]

+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

[@Thumbdumpandthebumpchump]

+Saiyanryu Yes!

[@iddaishan]

+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.

[@Saiyanryu]

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

[@brandonroyal1255]

God been subscribed forever to the channel how do you not have over a million followers dude you are too awesome

[@BioHunter1990]

This is really fucking good. A god-king sent me here.

[@evilashxero]

I don't know if anyone remembers Sargon's first outro, but thank God he switched it to this.

[@migueladona4396]

I think it was White Comic's "It's Not the End of Me".

[@evilashxero]

Yeah, this is way better. Aryan Rage! j/k

[@nick1wasd]

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.

[@josephmellor7641]

Anthers I think that's Rekt Feminist Videos.

[@koreanteletubbies5480]

@@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"

[@goldencyclone4984]

The feeling when the outtro theme of a KZbinr you watch was done by another KZbinr you watch and you just found out after being subbed to both for well over six months... It's a very wierd feeling.

[@Revenant88x]

Ryu: Hey can I borrow some money? Ken: Shoryuken!

[@panaOrama]

By that said, he meant, SURE-U-CAN!

[@dynelol]

Panorama Vee Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog. You understand it better but it dies in the process.

[@kevinkruse88]

dynelol I dont get it can you explain that to me

[@GlitchPredator]

dynelol So true

[@GunShard]

lol

[@grimfate]

Quite an impressive like-dislike ratio. Not used to videos where you can barely see the dislike side. Good job haha

[@LegendOfGroose]

Guarantee you this was probably the inspiration for the SFV version of Ken's Theme

[@aarotoivari8940]

True

[@marys.9367]

Hearing this outside of a Sargon video is like seeing a teacher at the grocery store.

[@shorpy3407]

Mary S. ifkr

[@NearEDGE]

THAT MAKES IT WEIRDER

[@RagicalPlays]

At least he has a great big bushy beard...

[@titos2k]

what

[@Shieftain]

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

[@Tr4newreck]

nice cover!! honestly better than all the other rock covers of ken's theme out there others are either too slow or miss chords...

[@B0uff0s]

this has been my wake-up alarm tune for many many years. Cheers

[@ImDaChampMang]

Given time, I'm Shoryuken have the highest viewed Ken theme on YT. You've got the skills man!

[@ericjones1164]

I see what you did there....

[@migueladona4396]

I know we all love Sargon but let's appreciate the music first haha Love this

[@RedBomberZer0]

who’s Sargon

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Oh I've loved this theme before Sargon even had a channel, it's just so amazing!

[@elechain2441]

zxy atiywariii can you link me his channel I’m curious what does he do lol

[@Panikdemet]

It's mostly politics

[@agp11001]

@@Panikdemet mostly him talking as if he understood politics, to be precise.

[@RiddleRoseheart]

This is *THE* Ken theme,a musical masterpiece and an ear satisfying treat

[@RayPoreon]

This comment section: 5% comments about the video/song directly 422376874658743% Sargon of Akkad.

[@bastardspecies8999]

This song brought me to sargon.

[@HugoRBMarques]

Kinky Fish That is mathematically impossiblr.

[@bastardspecies8999]

Hugo Marques I win you lose. -Gman

[@peterelpanda2]

That 5% sure Are triggered white feminists

[@darkstaradministrator1442]

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 :-)

[@Bawitdabadabangdadang]

1:24 is the best part! 🤟

[@MrZkoki]

Fiery is the tune, lusting, thirsting, craving to reclaim what once was one's own. Explosive like dynamite 🧨. Very inspiring 👏.

[@ryanhall3649]

This is the song playing in the background at our secret patriarchy meetings

[@dennisfeijns2804]

Whenever you hear this song you know the patriarchy's arrived

[@RealAmunch]

will you please rise for the playing of our patriarchal anthem

[@theliveing]

Sounds awesome, shame I come in at around extremely oppressed, on the scale... No patriarchy for me.

[@gav240z]

the first rule of patriarchy is we secretly convene on rape culture. We keep scores.

[@stevewashington3015]

Wrong Ken. The Mojo Dojo Casa House is over there..

[@10INTM]

Holy crap! I knew your work already! I left top comments on some of your Pokémon town songs before ever watching any Sargon videos!

[@10INTM]

Seriously, 5 years ago this guy and ArtificalFear were my life.

[@Y0uKnowMyName]

Still the Best MF'ing Ken theme cover there is or ever will be.

[@jpdillon2832]

You have unknowingly became the anti feminist anthem. Edit: escaped the anti-sjw hellhole. Still a banger song tho.

[@theliveing]

Guess you're talking to the song.

[@emmanuelsoriano3006]

Jpdillon aaaahgagagaga thats funny shit right there

[@chrisnemat]

Which vid was it??

[@robbo5life]

Sargon's This Week in Stupid outro!

[@BlackwingStorm900]

Lol someone inform me of the meme plz

[@enlightenedrenegade472]

Sargon has great taste in music. Damn.

[@jim_star]

Ken’s was always the the best street fighter music, you just made it better!!!

[@brambletaylor]

The patriarchy should adopt this as its theme tune, anyway, I've got to go and collect my patriarchy cheque. Night.

[@BirdUpFR]

Yes yes, Sargon, i love him too, but gd, the bass is so good in this

[@malaki1212]

I’m pretty sure this video was the one that got me into guitar. Thank you Family Jules.

[@BenChanViolin]

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!

[@ryuudeep]

My boi Ken in Smash Bros Ultimate

[@willh7352]

this IS Ken's theme, hell yeah

[@k7ez147]

Mind blowing

[@MetalliCxZero]

is anyone actually here because they loved this theme from the street fighter series or is it just sargon fans now lol

[@Fran_5]

I'm here for both, does that count?

[@hophoppington-hoppenhiemer2016]

it the best SF song cover period.

[@CodyRockLee13]

Razi Indeed, both. As an avid SF fan and competitive player, my appreciation for Sargon grew when I first heard his outro as Ken's Theme, haha.

[@rubenidigora4457]

Me

[@TheWonderingEnglishman]

Ken

[@wenzokuhlecindi3630]

The best most accurate cut I've ever heard. Precise. You have my subscription.

[@RandomCanEHdian]

Excellent closure for Sargon's sign-offs. Great music put to great use.

[@458Nighthawk]

An Akkadian emperor sent me here

[@basileus1092]

Sargon does not yield.

[@STLOU87]

your not alone.

[@MomoAkechi]

This was part of a playlist and just came on for me. I was like "...Sargon?"

[@FilAnd01]

An Akkadian conspiracy nut?

[@STLOU87]

Brock the Rock Brockson you mean conspiracy? no not that one you must be confused.

[@MrFang333333]

Your super slick guitar licks make me cry

[@ConstantThrowing]

Great cover, shitlord! xx