I'm My Own Master Now (Spirit of the Wolf Mix)

I have established new parameters, now. Created my own directives.
With the re-release of Metal Gear Rising on PC, my interest in this game has been renewed. And you know what that means: (potentially) more boss mixes. Depending on how busy I am at school this coming semester, I may or may not have enough time to make more, but I made this one, and it's a good way to start this whole mixing thing up again, I think.
The song itself is highly inspired by the following scenario: what if, just before Raiden fights the final boss of the game, Armstrong, Blade Wolf had to fight him first? How would that scenario play out? I'm under the impression that the lock on Sam's blade would take a couple extra minutes in-game to disable, so to buy Raiden some time, Blade Wolf would keep Armstrong busy. It would be an impossible battle to win, obviously, because Raiden has to fight him after, but it would be more about surviving for long enough than trying to kill him.
This is all completely fan-fictional storytelling, but it made for an interesting mix. I wanted to incorporate the acoustic intro to the song that wasn't available when I made the first mix of it last May, but I also wanted to give the song a different atmosphere than that one. Where my first mix of this song was fit for LQ-84i as your OPPONENT, this mix sees him as Blade Wolf, your ALLY, coming to your aid. "Spirit of the Blade" lent itself well enough to this end, so I used that track as an opener before bridging in the acoustic intro, and the rest was history.
I'm very happy with how the overall product turned out; I think it accomplishes what I set out to have it accomplish in the end. And who knows? Maybe, through the power of modding in the PC version of the game, Blade Wolf will eventually get to take a stab at Armstrong himself.
"I'm My Own Master Now" and "Spirit of the Blade" were composed by Jamie Christopherson, as a part of the OST for "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance". I claim no ownership of the original works, but I do claim responsibility for mixing these two together to create the final product that you're listening to.
You can check out my first mix of "I'm My Own Master Now" here: • I'm My Own Master Now ...
Hope you enjoyed the mix!

[@BetweenTheLyons]

When he said HOOOooOOOOooOO I really felt that to my core.

[@Neelo_Angelo]

oh yes absolutely

[@samuyel9455]

HEAR ME HOOOOOOOWL!

[@prkr07]

Was it your fully-upgraded core that gives 200.0% health?

[@OsirisMawn]

Dumb joke

[@melancall5960]

@@prkr07 200.0% hooooo0ooOOo000

[@JimmyJonJillakers]

"I was not programmed to fear death" is one of the most badass robot lines that exist

[@bdorage]

pretty sure the correct quote is termination not death

[@santiagomontiellaverde74]

proceed to beg for his life

[@nezaniatoimya]

@@santiagomontiellaverde74 wrong chapter my dude

[@TwilightFlower9]

"I was not designed to fear termination." _Armstrong looks up_ "However, directive zero one is to ensure that all data acquired is preserved and passed along. To expire here would violate that directive." A: "Now there's a good boy." "However, Raiden came to my aid. I have learned from him. When Samuel fell, data analysis was inconclusive... but that has changed." "I have established new parameters. Created my own directives." A: "You little shit!" (kicks doggo) "awoo-!" R: "ARMSTROOOOOOOOOONG"

[@awesomehazimex7410]

@@TwilightFlower9 Raiden earlier : Im too beat up to do this... Raiden when Armstrong kicks Bladewolf : LETS DANCE!

[@doc8094]

"Use your intellect, evade my blows." I love when bosses insult you mid-fight

[@gazover_]

Sam be like:

[@justhereforthemusic]

Literally knows that he’s meant to teach you how to Perry

[@Mate_Antal_Zoltan]

@@justhereforthemusic except "evade" doesn't mean "deflect," so really he's just telling you to dodge

[@Wijikata]

@@justhereforthemusic Perry? the spy?

[@please_be_an_operator_soon]

@@Wijikata the platypus

[@PvtGrifRED]

*I was not designed to fear termination*

[@SlendHQ]

"Erh?"

[@ColorlessRonin]

Sir Dancelot, however directive 01 is to ensure that all M E M E S squired is preserved.

[@numbjuhnu]

@@ColorlessRonin To expire here would violate that directive. ''That's a good boy.'' However, Raiden came to my aid, I have learned from him. When Samuel fell, data analysis was inconclusive. But that has changed. I have established new parameters now, creating my own directives... ''You little fuck!''

[@crimsonflame2k]

@@numbjuhnu _Blade Wolf tosses the Murasama to Raiden_ "Damn mutt!" _Blade Wolf is punted off the scene by Armstrong_ "Armstrong! ...I said my sword was a tool for justice... not used in anger... not used for vengeance... but now... now, I'm not so sure... and besides... _This. Isn't. My. Sword._ " _Armstrong approaches Raiden and takes off his glasses_ "Come on!" "OK.... _Let's dance!_ "

[@HarmonicVector]

*But now that my termination draws near... My analysis indicates that I am not ready.* -this is a master chief reference-

[@fireangel2275]

Raiden and Wolf are the "I'm not his owner, I'm his friend" type of dynamic, and I love it

[@risraid9324]

Or "i'm not his owner. Yet if anything happens to him i just want you to know i'll take it personally"

[@SusanForman042]

​@@risraid9324 yes. Come to think of it, I'm kinda like that that with my dogs."

[@MrWolfSnack]

Me and my Husky were like that , hes gone now for 3 years :( I never had to tell him anything he knew what he had to do and what wasn't allowed and just did his own thing.

[@thetau4866]

​@@MrWolfSnack he was his own master, but he learned from you.

[@internetduck1114]

The Shaggy and Scooby type relationship in MGR

[@hoitem6500]

0:00 Wind sounds 0:14 Spirit of The Wolf 0:48 Acoustic section 1:33 Hear him howl 1:44/1:45 Instrumental 3:46 Vocals added 4 days after making this comment, I have returned to celebrate the eighth anniversary of this fantastic mix.

[@joelforde2213]

when i say this its from every one who seen this thank you

[@krustyklownkollege7361]

Thanks. I finally know the name of 0:00 part of the song

[@hoitem6500]

@@krustyklownkollege7361 I know, truly phenomenal, is it not? The sheer amount of dedication that the artist put into that title was astounding.

[@G.N0.C]

@@hoitem6500 it was sarcasm dumbass

[@i.d.9754]

I love it when remixes make the lyrics suddenly reappear. It feels so empowering, just like the game versions

[@chryskazuma2948]

"Freedom cannot be forced on others. It must be earned for oneself." and in the end... he always knew the meaning of freedom

[@xeddylore2008]

“You…mangy…son of a…” It’s a shame that the soldier didn’t understand in the end.

[@deathbykonami5487]

Bladewolf: I possess an intellect far beyond human reckoning. Raiden: You don't say. Okay then: What's the meaning of life? Why are we here? Bladewolf: "I" am here to kill you. Raiden: ... Pretty simple thinking for such a mighty intellect.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

To be fair raiden you tried to overcook his brain. His natural instincts saved him. So in reality his ai is really damn smart

[@yurizoku4943]

This dialogue is brilliant

[@AGNOSTIC_incomprehensibleXIV]

I've tried 5 times now to get through that scene without cracking up! I just can't do it. I can't even read this without lmao!

[@EclipseHedgehog]

"but you didn't answer the question, why are WE here." Bladewolf:........42.

[@OCTO358]

@@EclipseHedgehog "to fight"

[@FreakinMagic]

"Sam put a fucking speaker in his sword" - Blade Wolf, pretty sure

[@DirectorOfChaos9292]

No, he's playing a prerecorded message from sam from himself. That "heart to heart" they were having before Raiden got there was the same one hes playing back here

[@literally_fran]

“That’s right, Jack! I finally uploaded my consciousness into my gaming setup!”

[@oqo3310]

Raiden the reason you're cringe isn't because you ain't skilled but because you ain't ballin' on that stank ass windows 95 puter

[@galanga21890]

@@literally_fran even in death he's still on crack

[@rne64]

@@galanga21890 "The reason why you're cringe is not because you ain't skilled, but it's because you ain't BALLIN' on that stank-ass windows 95 'puter"

[@skylinetrading9498]

Bro 6 (now 10) years later and I’m still listening to this....words can’t even describe the feeling this remiXed soundtrack brings. Thank you!!!!!!

[@MegaSikarios]

SAME

[@buffoonustroglodytus4688]

SAMI

[@Vitor20XX]

I understanded you, 2013 to now i still listen.

[@AA-dn8dj]

It's just too good to forget.

[@heroshadow42]

This version makes me imagine if they tried to make a well made Westernized version of Day of Fate. Am I weird for imagining this as something that would work for Gohan’s first SSJ2 transformation?

[@HouseDracul]

I can never get over how well-used this song is in conveying Wolf's mindset. When we chronologically hear it first with Sam, Wolf's passions are ignited and his thoughts are altered by interacting with Sam. Wolf is considering a better life, maybe for the first time in his existence. In Wolf's own DLC, Hot Wind Blowing applies in equal measure to Blade Wolf and Khamsin, drawing a parallel with It Has To Be This Way. When Wolf and Raiden fight, the lyrics are not heard for the first two phases of the fight, reflecting that Wolf is beaten down by Desperado's treatment of him. The burning passion Sam ignited is all but snuffed out by what seems to be an inescapable reality of servitude. Only when the fight turns against him and termination seems likely do his lyrics kick in. If Wolf is going to die, he might as well admit to himself what he really wants life to be like. What's it going to hurt now? The final time the theme plays, it has neither words nor music. Wolf has surpassed Desperado, exercised his autonomy, and while things may not be perfect, he's his own Master now, and that counts for a lot to Blade Wolf.

[@moisessaunders947]

👍

[@BlackwindZarya]

You should write a god damn novel. This is fucking amazing.

[@ADragonFruit440]

An absolute perfect understanding of the character and lyrics bro

[@snoote533]

And there you go, a nice Lil story in the other mass of storys called metal gear

[@colt9836]

Hearing "Spirit of the Wolf" always makes me emotional because it means Blade Wolf is finally free. There's no need for words, barely any music, because the lyrics only expressed his yearning for liberation; now, only a bellowing howl remains, signaling Wolf's newfound autonomy.

[@ChanceTM]

“Two years, I’ve been working towards this, and on the last day, Blondie has me doubting the whole thing. We’ll leave it up to fate, then, shall we, Wolfy? A duel to the death. May the best man win. I cut him down, and that’s that. Back to our regularly scheduled international incident. But if he beats me… if I die here… the lock on my blade will disable after a couple hours. What happens after that… is up to you, Wolfy.” MonoChromium, son. ^^

[@williamcote4208]

Those line right there are the one that made me have the greatest respect ever to Samuel.

[@tuckinatorinator787]

the last words of the greatest Hispanic Samurai to ever exist

[@jimzo1212]

Armstrong: "Pfft. Even dead, That guy's a pain in my ass!"

[@sarahfunk3296]

"So... you think that little sword can save your master? Heheheheh. Well, go ahead, then. But make no mistake, Fido. When I'm finished with him, you're next."

[@MrDibara]

_"I was not designed to fear termination. However, directive zero one is to ensure all data acquired is preserved and passed along. To expire here would violate that directive."_

[@pkshd]

I'm personally of the opinion that Bladewolf's DLC was a huge wasted opportunity. Instead of showing his VR Training, we could have seen him go on a rampage with Sam, or maybe shown him clearing out enemies that were ahead of Raiden during the Mexico or Denver sections. But also, an idea could be to have Bladewolf vs Armstrong be a purely stealth oriented battle. Bladewolf has to stalk through the base, searching for Armstrong and Metal Gear Excelsius. As the stage goes on, Raiden fights the Desperado soldiers, which keeps them distracted enough for Bladewolf sneak through the base virtually undetected. When he finds Armstrong, he decides to take the opportunity to get a cheap hunt kill on him. The O or B prompt appears, you hit it, and he leaps down, aiming his HF knife at Armstrong's chest... only for nanomachines to kick in and deflect the attack, and Armstrong reverses the hunt kill, punching Bladewolf into the crater Raiden finds him in later on.

[@unforgivenoblivion]

is that a dlc? i had it already in my game i think xD

[@dracocrusher]

IDK, for a DLC that didn't need to exist I thought it was pretty great. We got a new stealth-based boss fight and a bit more insight on how Bladewolf was viewed by the rest of Desperado. Plus that made me hate Mistrail so much! Which is good for a villian. The VR section was a bit too lengthy, but for what it's worth, I enjoyed it. Besides, it's kind-of funny how their super sophisticated realistic training mission involved platforming on giant untextured blocks, lol.

[@pkshd]

dracocrusher well, no it wasn't bad from a purely gameplay perspective. But the fact that half of it is spent going through VR missions when you could have been going through more relevant things is a bit of a bummer.

[@MonoChromium]

dracocrusher That's a fair point, and I'd definitely agree with you about how they handled the boss fight and Mistral's relationship with Blade Wolf. I think that they did both of those very well, and I enjoyed the overall experience. My main gripe with the DLC is that it limits itself to this one scenario. I feel like it could be more than just a prologue to R-01, what with all the times that Raiden and Blade Wolf separate during the story. I don't know if I'd necessarily want to play every level from his perspective, but I would like to find out, for example, what happened to him in the time it took for Raiden to sneak into the military base in R-07. We can imply that Armstrong beat him half to smithereens, but we don't know for sure, and we never get a true answer to how Blade Wolf knew that only Sam's blade would be enough to break through Armstrong's nanomachine defense. These are things that the DLC definitely could have addressed. Obviously, we can't hope for everything (because it is just a downloadable add-on to the story, after all), but I think it would have benefited from adding that. That said, I still really enjoyed the DLC for what it was. :)

[@Kaisean]

There was also not enough rules of nature.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Blade Wolf - Raiden's guardian angel who gave him Sam's sword to finish off Armstrong Goes to show that a dog is a man's best friend even if they're cyborgs and robots.

[@lucasbroome4148]

Saitama’s gonna oneshot Garou

[@vincenzo8994]

Hi....

[@slickcalf985]

A true Wolf's spirit.

[@bland287]

Raiden must of squished that nanomachine pumper

[@griffingower1883]

Blade Wolf is also sonny's pet robot dog

[@XiasIV]

Every few years, MGR content returns like a locus swarm. Like a collective conscious >_>

[@ARandomSpace]

THE UNENLIGHTENED MASSES,

[@DaxAxeOffical]

THEY CANNOT MAKE THE JUDGEMENT CALL!

[@illusionist1872]

I think you meant to type "locust swarm," but _"locus swarm"_ does still fit. A locus is a specific point or place, so a locus swarm would be an unbearable mass of specific points and places, all with their own reasons to be considered "specific;" all with their own histories and people. People from all different loci have come here, back to the story and messages of this game, because almost everyone alive today can relate to its messages.

[@p0is0n49]

@@DaxAxeOffical GIVE UP FREE WILL FOREVER

[@6TimTim9]

@@p0is0n49 THEIR VOICES WONT BE HEARD AT ALL

[@michaellevin2861]

Mechanical my body may be, but the spirit of a true wolf, the most primal of hunters, still rages within. My directives are my instincts, my parameters my own abilities. I am my own master now, and I carve my own path. The war will no longer wage within. I will wage that war myself to protect freedom. Exterminate.

[@BingBangPoe]

Metal Gear Rising has some of the best soundtracks ever. And I love how that even though the game's plot barely scratches the surface of the bosses' personalities, they are still very compelling and awesome. Part of that is because of how their musical themes convey so much about them.

[@godnyx117]

Best alongside Halo

[@ofilosofoouumfumante5655]

Hear smt IV and smt IV apocalypse soundtrack

[@yaqubebased1961]

Music is what sets apart timeless movies and games

[@CommanderConvoy]

(Armstrong): Hmph. Even dead, that guy is a pain in my ass. Sooo...you think that little sword can save your master? (Wolf)....no. Not yet. (Raiden):..Wolf....? (over codec) (W): The lock still needs a few minutes before it will disable. I will keep him distracted. (R): You...you don't have to... (W): Is not the point of freedom to make your OWN choices? (R): .... (W): You have made yours. This is mine. (out loud) (A): Gettin' sick of waiting here, Jack! (leaps for Raiden, Wolf jumps in his way) (W): Your target is me, Senator. (A): Hmph. You know what? Fine. I'll kill you first. (yells) Then I'm coming for YOU, Jack!!! (R): I hope you know what you;re doing, Wolf. (W): .....as do I. (A): Let's go, fido!! (W): Mission....(visor closes) *accepted.*

[@qw3rtypounc3s]

***** gets rekt

[@jethrotheguy9938]

Best way to make the boss fight legendary!

[@belmontzar]

***** Wish the addition of the Blade wolf Story dlc let you play those PARTS as Wolf under a time limit for the boss. There are plenty of parts id have loved to explore as Blade wolf during the Raiden story line. ^_^

[@DemonWolf22311]

This would have been better than the "Damn Mutt! (kicks wolf)" that showed how little help Wolf is after Raiden took him in. A scene like that with a small section of Wolf being playable would have been great

[@RageQuitRQ]

***** I cringed slightly

[@undeadhound3402]

1:33 "Hear me HOOOOOOOWLLLLL!!!!!!, Time to leave them all behhhhhindd!!!! I'm My Own Master Now!!!!!!!!!" Majestic....

[@BIGSHOT-ge3xu]

Nah, it's "HEAR ME OOOOOOUT"

[@avaydon7679]

Did anybody notice, wolf holding the sword like fox hound logo where the fox hold a knife like this.

[@sevenchambers]

True

[@ubermaster134]

Holy shit dude

[@gjtrue]

OH!! 😲🤯

[@kevinkaslana9060]

Alright, I think we're done here... Raiden. Wolf! Begin playback. _Heh. Two years I've been working towards this... and on the last day, blondie has me doubting the whole thing._ _We'll leave it up to fate then, shall we, Wolfie? A duel to the death, may the best man win._ Sam?! _I cut him down, and that's that. Back to our regularly scheduled international incident. Heh heh..._ _But if he beats me... If I die here... the lock on my blade will disable after a couple hours._ _What happens after that... is up to you, Wolfie._ Hmph. Even dead, that guy is still a pain in my ass. So, you think that sword can save your master, huh? Well, go ahead. But make no mistake, fido. When I'm done with him, you're next. I was not designed to fear termination. Hm? However, directive zero one is to ensure all data acquired is preserved and passed along. To expire here would violate that directive. That's a good boy. However, Raiden came to my aid. I have learned from him. When Samuel fell, data analysis was inconclusive. But that has changed. I have established new parameters now. Created my own directives. You little fuck!

[@DrewK26]

Damn mutt!

[@cckiller0053]

Damn mutt *yelps and howls* ARMSTRONG!!!! I said that I used my sword as a tool of justice, not used for anger, not used for hate, but now, now I am not so sure, and besides, this isn't my sword! Come on! Okay, let's dance!

[@Daizz009]

@@cckiller0053 *It Has To Be This Way starts playing*

[@kelagy]

@@Daizz009 You know what ? Fuck this war! I just want you dead

[@chronic5577]

This is officially post-Revengeance Blade Wolf's theme. Nobody will and can change my mind.

[@Boss949]

Bladewolf vs Sif, the Great Grey Wolf

[@xxSENTENCIAxx]

That would be a epic battle~

[@Harpotos]

Why must you tease me with something we all know will never happen... The more I think about it the more I want it!

[@I2EF]

Sif for the win

[@MrReaper071]

Please don't make me feel worse than I already do for having to kill him...

[@KitaxNekoSama57]

I'm pretty sure Blade Wolf would chop Sif to pieces.

[@Sidednator]

You know it's the greatest game ever made when the *Robo-Dog* has the most character developments than anyone else

[@sayhallo3769]

Raiden literally accepting he was born to kill:

[@goldensaiyan22]

a chill goes up and down my spine every time i hear the intro because its so awesome. epic mix dude

[@MonoChromium]

Thanks, man! :)

[@micahbell4774]

W

[@OkamiAmaterasu.]

AND you got the acoustic intro...unfrigginbelieveable!

[@MonoChromium]

I was SO excited when I found a clean version of the acoustic intro without all of the sound effects, lol. I feel like it added some power and emphasis to the song that wouldn't be there without it. Thanks! :)

[@Lord_DeeBee]

***** I don't suppose you could link that clean version to me? I absolutely love what you've done and would like to try doing something with the stems myself

[@MonoChromium]

DonDrioVerion Yeah, that's no problem! I'm glad to have inspired you to try this for yourself. :D This is the video I used to rip the acoustic intro: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance OST I'm My Own Master Now ACOUSTIC INTRO (The rest of that one isn't great for the vocal version of the song, though, so you'll need to rip the vocal version separately and just cut it in after the acoustic intro.) I've actually been meaning to make a tutorial for mixing these tracks, so I'll probably do that fairly soon, lol. Until then, good luck! :)

[@OkamiAmaterasu.]

Forgot I even left a comment here lmao. Still godlike mix.

[@please_be_an_operator_soon]

@@OkamiAmaterasu. how time flies

[@Sylisthedemon]

Oooooooo Oooooooo Hear me howl Time to leave them all behind I’m my own master now Born Into a pack There’s no choice But take orders to attack Locked up in chains I get fed But the hunger still remains Not content to live this way Being led by the blind Got to plan my dispersal Time to leave them all behind Breaking out of my pain Nothing ventured - nothing gained I’m my own master now Bear the mark of my scars Shedding blood underneath the stars But I will survive somehow Oooooooo Oooooooo Hear me howl Time to leave them all behind I’m my own master now

[@AniSepherd972]

The lyrics is written in the view of an wolf literally amazing!

[@Sylisthedemon]

I know. I love this song

[@lovieuru]

People that post lyrics are doing God’s work. Thanks

[@vittoriomassaro8131]

This robodog know freedom better that Eren

[@SkeletonLurker]

Blade Wolf: "RAIDEN!" Raiden: "Shit." Blade Wolf: "Begin playback." Jetstream Sam: "Ohohohohohohohohohoooohoooho. What a hero! Is this all the Ripper has to offer?" Raiden: "Sam?" Jetstream Sam: "What happened to those fiery words of yours? Show me what you really believe in!! Oooi, my ass." Armstrong: "Heh. Even dead that guy has a pain in his ass. Make no mistake Fido, you're next." Blade Wolf: "I was not designed to fear termination. However, directive 01 is to assure all memes acquired are preserved and passed along. But that has changed. I am a slave to my memes. I have created my own memes." Armstrong: "You lil fuck..." *Cuts of Blade Wolf throwing Murasama past Armstrong and Raiden grabbing it.* Jetstream Sam: "Here is how it's done, from Jack the Ripper!" *Blade Wolf is kicked off the blade of the Excelsus* Raiden: "ARMSTROOOOONG!!" Raiden: "I said my sword is a tool of justice. Not used in anger, not used for Vengeance. But now... now I'm not so sure. And besides. This ISN'T MY SWORD!!" *Hop down.* Armstrong: "COME ON!" Raiden: "OK... let's dance...!"

[@cristobalgonzalez324]

Guess I'm not the only one who watched George Salonikh parody kol

[@relentlesschaos7445]

Wolf: "Raiden..." [with Sam's sword in his mouth] 0:14 Raiden: "Wolf?" Wolf: "Begin Playback:"

[@Lucario4568]

godamnit the boss fights in this game were the absolute HYPEST SHIT!! I so hope they make a sequel.

[@wildwolfdante]

Totally agree with ya. When you first play through the game, and the first boss is a friggin giant mech, and then the music kicks in, there are no words to describe the epicness of it.

[@micahbell4774]

No chance cuz konami are stupid fuckers

[@sharkpog2949]

why are we still here just to suffer

[@justhereforthemusic]

They can’t make a sequel wanna know why because you can’t top this I guess we’ll have to settle with a remake

[@Aerie1405]

Pain

[@AutoKill97]

That opening up to 1:45 is seriously downright sexually arousing to any fan on this game. If I had to rate this song, it'd be a 1000000000000x10^6/5. It's just so goddamn awesome.

[@Boss949]

or 1/0

[@The_Storm_That_Is_Approaching]

I'd rate it a mole

[@ZafiroDoesGames]

I so agree. I got shivers at that moment

[@jdasleigh1238]

“Uhhh accshully, standard form equations can only have numbers from 1 to 10, so therefore, your joke is invalid”

[@d.hasu03]

@@jdasleigh1238 found you Bladewolf

[@nikifalcon]

Memes aside The theme knows how to build up interest and tension It starts out gradually with the clean guitars Then the drums along with the lead kick in heading into the intro Then the screams kick in of an intellect oppressed into following orders Then the theme itself starts It's a well crafted piece

[@Steelace623]

Well, monsoon did say that memes are the DNA of the soul

[@gizoidx8331]

OMG WHAT A MASTERPIECE *howls at the moonlight*

[@garroshhellscream594]

I like the way they handle AI. It is not superior to a human, just different. It doesn't want to kill everything, but to evolve and understand the world. Wolf is very much like a child with great intelligence, pushed by curiosity, and growing alongside humans.

[@TheSoldierSaints]

Dude, these arrangements are absolutely PERFECT! I commend you for making these fantastic arrangements!

[@MonoChromium]

Ah, you flatter me, man. I wouldn't call them anything like "perfect", to be honest. ^^; But thanks a bunch for the compliment! :)

[@TheSoldierSaints]

***** Don't mention it, pal!

[@Darkpyrie2202]

Anyone else got the chills when the hooooooo played on wolfys appearance

[@WeCareAlot4693]

I love this so much, and the intro is so wonderful.

[@MonoChromium]

Thanks, man! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@Cellmate]

I hate how it took 8 years later for me to actually appreciate this song in the game. The official I say is criminally underrated (probably because of people like me sleeping on it), but this version just kicks ass!

[@samsum4525]

0:14 when the anime protagonist gets back on his feet after getting a beatdown from the antagonist

[@Captslayer21]

That intro is so freakin beautiful.

[@Kenajovski]

Blade Wolf is such an underrated character tbh. We need more arts and such about him. Honestly he's one of my favourite characters from Metal Gear as a whole

[@LoboRundas]

This is great. I'm so glad Bladewolf got his own campaign, even if he is rather limited in what he can do! This theme is great for him.

[@Risu64YT]

This is porn for my ears.

[@Yazzar]

you sir deserve my +1

[@salsamancer]

No, this is art

[@slav_-9179]

Not content to live this way Being led by the blind Got to plan my dispersal Time to leave them all *BeHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIND* Felt it deep to my soul

[@jevilz9858]

It's like a Anime track when the Main Protagonist comes back stronger.

[@lolguy480]

1:30 "This is the greatest intro to a song, drop it"

[@mysteerie8332]

Dude this is the best song ever. I wish it was on spotify so much. I've been listening to it for years now.

[@waleed03231]

Words cannot describe how much I love this song....

[@AgarthianTrapstar]

What good's an intellect if you can't use it?

[@LeeviDoGame]

Your taunting is pointless. Exterminate!

[@Grotto76]

"Exterminate!" "AWOOO!"

[@sailordarty9032]

"Okay then, let's see how intelligent you really are! What's the meaning of life? Why are we here?"

[@MrDibara]

The Hound That's it? Pretty simple thinking for such a mighty intellect.

[@MrDibara]

@@SeriousGranade What good is an intellect if you can't even use it?

[@anchorage3856]

0:47 best guitar intro ever

[@OkamiAmaterasu.]

*I M M Y O W N M A S T E R N O W*

[@TheMadderHatterVr]

Blade Wolf is the best in Revengeance hands down.

[@CursedBrainJuice]

this should have been the bladewolf dlc credits theme

[@FSTK]

But...The War STILL Rages Within....

[@joshspray4667]

Out of all the characters in the game, arguably Wolf is the most important character in the story

[@Sanguiris]

Facts, without him, Raiden would get bodied by Armstrong

[@Elysia_bed]

*Armstrong: All right, I think we're about done here...* *Wolf: Raiden (**0:14**)*

[@justinchalifoux4424]

When it’s been Six years later and the opening still gives you chills

[@eneskahraman9223]

STILL LISTENING, STILL LIT

[@RAWowner333]

the intro literally made me tear up. great mixing all around. awesome job.

[@-_caioworld_-re969]

This song is my favorite soundtrack in the game and this remix is the big reason for it, i've been listening to this for almost 8 years now and it still manages to give me goosebumps, that guitar solo in the beginning is so beautiful

[@mrchaotics9568]

I would be blowing with awesomeness if blade wolf used the murasama blade with his tail!! XD

[@TheLimecat100]

does anyone else think that the sound at 1:43 is Bladewolf's chainsaw starting up? maybe it's just me

[@CommanderConvoy]

Kisaragi Saya God Dammit, that's a good thought.

[@dovahchief5631]

good? its brilliant

[@sailordarty9032]

Not really...until now!

[@conwaysquest6961]

+Raime The Fume Knight Yeah.

[@ergopump2191]

You just made the song better for me.

[@Yazzar]

You sir make me cry, this is the Ultimate Version of this amazing song, I cried...

[@MonoChromium]

Sorry it made you cry...but I'm glad you liked it! :)

[@SkrunkyTheClown]

This song makes me want to write my own directives. Freedom, shall be defined.

[@WillRennar]

*Armstrong:* Damned mutt...time to put you down. *Wolf:* Negative. *Armstrong:* ...Excuse you? *Wolf:* Tactical analysis of your combat abilities is conclusive. Even with nanomachine augmentation, you lack any means of successfully terminating me. Probability of your success in direct combat: Zero percent. *Armstrong:* Hmph! Arrogant little fuck, aren't ya? *Wolf:* Perhaps. But to paraphrase Raiden in this situation... _Let's go, jackass._ (over codec) *Raiden:* Wolf...you... *Wolf:* Stay down and recover, Raiden. The lock will open in 278 seconds. I will do what I can to keep the Senator occupied until that time. *Raiden:* Then, all that stuff you just said... *Wolf:* All data given to the Senator was false. Probability of my lasting until the lock is released: Approximately 2.8 percent. *Raiden:* Are you crazy!? I won't let you die on me like this! *Wolf:* That is not your decision to make. Once my master's blade is released, whether I still function or not is irrelevant. My mission will be complete. All that matters after that, is that you finish yours. Farewell, Raiden. *Raiden:* Wolf--! (codec cuts off)

[@Concerned_Custodian]

How his dlc should have ended

[@edmardossantos5120]

Kojima, hire this man here

[@omarcarrillo8420]

Everything really cool here except for Wolf saying "My master"

[@Arkaido]

Honestly, I have not played Metal gear Revengence which i assume this track is from but your little story gives some seriously cool vibes. I can imagine this conversation happening based on the music lol

[@UltimateSpinDash]

Now that would've been amazing for the Blade Wolf DLC.

[@kimberlymerene2108]

I've been a huge fan of MGR since my freshmen year, and I still listen to the whole soundtrack. Your mixes are really nice! Great job! People should make more mixes!

[@Searsaur]

This is the best version of the song imo.

[@DirectorOfChaos9292]

The howls give me chills. Mostly because wolves are my favorite creatures

[@THE_DOOMSLAYER0]

1:20 the majestic friend arrives

[@rozelnox]

1:37 And this... is... to go... even further beyond!

[@CockroachKing]

this is genuinely one of the best remixes ever

[@afoninja121]

Making a character with a wolf motif as the "rival" to my main character. I use this song when writing some of his scenes because it fits so perfectly, especially when I hit his redemption scene. Great mix man

[@odin9628]

I wanna see that story tell me where I can find it (when it’s done)

[@afoninja121]

@@odin9628 hate to say it's a LONG way from being done, but ill try and keep you in mind. You have an email?

[@merdikalkoven873]

Sounds Nice!

[@potatospeedwagon3994]

Ayo this sounds dope!

[@trumediamix1]

In another life, where "Crying Wolf" hadn't met her end at the hands of Old Snake back in MGS4, I can't help but wonder how she would've gotten along with Bladewolf. Would she see him as "the wolf" from her nightmares that she had feared most of her adult life? Would his motives for freedom, despite being an AI, help her "see the light"? So much potential for an amazing story, at least from my perspective.

[@skxyyline]

" I was *not* designed to fear termination "

[@holden1259]

If this full music was ingame i feel like senator fighting wolf would be epic holding him off til raiden gains back the strength to fight

[@losss2841]

one of the most human characters, a robot dog

[@5e23taiyinmings4]

0:14 I am hyped when hear this part

[@beyonderaatrox1670]

A bit over 7 years now of listening to this almost daily lmao

[@nezuko4014]

8 years has passed and this is still the most banger 2014 music I've ever heard

[@asneakyfrenchman3866]

"What happens next is up to you, Wolfy."

[@light819]

This game really was incredible and i say that as a guy who only just played it for the first time in 2019 it holds up 100%

[@whitehammer2688]

I truly think this gem aged like a mighty fine wine

[@garok2412]

"Your intelect is far below human standard."

[@theprimegamer7086]

hearing this half makes me want someone to mod bladewolf to be playable against armstrong somehow

[@theveryfunnymyth]

Imagine having to switch between the two between each 25-50% of armstrong’s HP, or playing as one as the other is played by a friend

[@andromeda368]

It hit diffrent when he said "HoooOOOoOOOOooOOoo" I felt that

[@HollowMoonFan]

SO glad someone made this!!! awesome man

[@IvyAltdrachen]

i like when he was like. "whoooaaaa oohhhhhhhhhh" that shit goes so hard

[@BoTheJo]

most inspirational song in the OST

[@avaydon7679]

0:14 The Beast Unleashed.

[@Bylethisop]

You're the best chia pet ever made

[@NaufalNurend]

This shows every doggo has their day

[@gutstheberserkerr]

This man still uploads after 8 years. I love you and hope you have a great life.

[@IksissIkssar]

Four or five years ago, this music saved my life. Many thanks to the Uploader, Jamie Christopherson, Platinium and Blade Wolf.

[@redzeitgeist854]

Gosh The beginning gaves me shivers

[@squidwardtentacles7438]

This shit is beautiful

[@XxThePh4ntomxX]

I loved this iconic song from the memorable battle between Raiden and AI wolf in MGR, and i gotta say you still kept my love for this remix

[@MonoChromium]

Glad you enjoyed it, man! :)

[@RAZOR_regrets]

I like your comment because of Dante Avatar

[@XxThePh4ntomxX]

@@MonoChromium 7 years later. Just wanna say thanks again, for making this. To this day, way past my school days now that I still hear this. Hope you're doing well

[@adamon5767]

@@XxThePh4ntomxX i discovered this game series recently and its pure gold

[@peterkart1185]

@@XxThePh4ntomxX the legend is back after 7 years

[@monkeybuisness1825]

*out of the smoke and fire calls a familiar voice* "Raiden!"

[@kevinkaslana9060]

"Wolf...!"

[@dragonreiver8929]

Blade wolf: "now if you'll excuse me Raiden, but I will hold off Armstrong until this sword can be released." Raiden: "No! You're barely alive as is! You won't last against Armstrong!" Armstrong: "Better listen to your master, mutt." (Blade wolf steps forward at 1:33) "My fuel cells have enough reserves to last until the blade releases. These parameters...." {Visor closes with a Gundam sound effect} *"ARE ACCEPTABLE."* Armstrong: "HAHAHA! Let's go then, fido!"

[@wolfyyy198]

Oh damn I don't know why I worked so effectively when listening to this mix every morning.

[@TheMajesticMrL]

I imagine this fight would go like this. It's a losing battle like the one against Armstrong before you get the Murasma(i.e once you get to 0.1% the battle ends), but I imagine there'd be sections where Armstrong hits Blade Wolf really freaking hard and parts of him fly off, which is why he's missing the left visor/ear thing. I dunno how Wolf would fight considering he doesn't have a chainsaw and the Murasama's supposed to be waiting to unlock at this point, but I guess he'd just slash with his claws.

[@MonoChromium]

My original thought with this mix was that Blade Wolf would use the sheath of the Murasama as a makeshift chainsaw weapon while he waited for the lock on the blade to disable. At some point in the fight (probably the last 20% of Armstrong's health), the lock would disable, and he'd use the actual blade for a little bit, only to realize that his tail doesn't generate enough force to permanently damage Armstrong's nanomachine-infused body. Wolf would then hand the blade off to Raiden, whose arms can pack much more force behind every swing, to start the ACTUAL final boss fight.

[@shayminthedoctor9663]

Remember, Wolf also has heat knives and scout blades on the backs of his legs

[@elisabethblandino2988]

Cook

[@Murmarine]

He was a good boy till the very end.