Street Fighter EX3 - Rising Dragon (Ryu's Theme)

[@joaquinvalle8409]

Hearing the OST again, after 20 years, I have realized it's a masterpiece, a perfect fusion between japanese music, rock and jazz

[@SuperSoldier26]

Yes and amen buddy

[@CamusSC]

Masterpiece indeed

[@drftr6073]

this is quite literally japanese fusion, by genre. that is what you call it.

[@morriganaensland-hill975]

ARIKA has sure composed killer music! I sure hope that the characters from EX Layer join the roster of the brand new Street Fighter 6! (With myself included, that is!)🦇❤

[@trancefighter]

so, jazz fusion?

[@jcashtr02]

That first 5 seconds ... Still one of the best intros I've ever heard

[@supersai4198]

Shame about the rest.

[@stratyocasterson9237]

You can literally hear him training in the waterfall.

[@unique493]

In street fighter 2 he broke up with ken and started to shoryuken a waterfall 😆😆

[@jsterling8495]

Best Ryu song ever

[@lukejones7164]

@@Kadir_1990 yes!

[@iantsangmusic]

This game has such an amazing soundtrack. It's a shame that it wasn't considered a successful series by Capcom. I really do hope they make more games for this series. It had such great characters, gameplay, and music.

[@Kithara1117]

+Ian Tsang Technically wasn't Capcom. Creator of SF2 split off with limited rights and made his own series. While there's a rumor from 2011 that they are working on a 3DS game, the EX dev Arika won't likely give rights for the EX only characters :(

[@loading2463]

Ian Tsang Ex characters and music are back, check "arika's ex"

[@123451234alex]

Demo for Fighting Layer EX just came out

[@dannysimion]

i know right?! I thought it was a pretty good game and the soundtrack is definitely a standout for me.

[@kholdkhaos64ray11]

Fighting Ex Layer is out of demo stage and is now released to the public. The 2 year story concludes

[@ivanalexeev6505]

That intense shamisen plucking at 1:46 is so good. We need more soundtracks like that today.

[@KingGrio]

I'm so happy there was a day and age where it was considered appropriate to blend a rock band with traditional japanese instruments and sprinkle all of this shamelessly with lead synths and epic guitar solos. All of this with a highly professional level of production. I don't care how cheesy this is, it fucking rocks.

[@billtoo5659]

If it's this good it's not cheesy

[@asamiyashin444]

If you consider this "cheesy" there is a problem here. That shit sounds quite millennial to me. As Sagat would say: "try again, kid". Relearn from the beginning.

[@starbutter2730]

Dont worry about being cheesy or not, it doesnt matter as long as it comes from the heart

[@therm0alfred448]

The "cheesiness" depends on the type of preference, I guess. This one rocks cause it's a fighting game vgm and more than fighting game vgm.

[@hagbard1979]

The best Ryu theme ever made. You can actually feel the fighting spirit of a true warrior.

[@matthewmorrison3745]

Damn, I think SFV's is pretty damn warrior like.

[@franzbeckenbauer619]

Im with you

[@alexojideagu]

How is this better than his Sf2 theme

[@Surfacekilla1]

Naaaa sfv and sf2 embody a fighters spirit way more

[@nikeraiden]

hell no, aplha 3 ryu theme beats all these ones

[@phantomblack5307]

Imagine in the new SF6 trailer with RYU this theme starts playing in the background

[@BlackieBloomberg]

I always liked how despite largely doing its own thing, it still evokes his SFII theme.

[@kreskinkun]

As much as I love Ryu's original theme, it's really more of a short, memorable, loopable tune, which makes it suitable for short fights or the vs games. This song has so much energy and longevity, though. It's amazing.

[@-Ryu]

I must say, I don't know much about the person who plays the instruments in my themes, but I'd love to meet them. They truly understand how to convey the path of the warrior into musical tone.

[@manny7662]

Shinj Hosoe ayako saso and someone else. They’ve done myriads of games. Ridge racer naruto clash of ninja mega man network transmission tekken 2 dragon ball etc

[@iamromulus]

I am a future producer for gaming music, I’d love to bring this back !

[@RuthIessVillain]

I get hype as fuck when I hear this at the gym

[@DekaBlz]

This really is a pretty awesome theme. One of my favorites and most memorable from the EX series. It makes me think of Ryu as more of a Japanese hero, than a martial artist, but maybe thats another side of him. Like in the Alpha/Zero film.

[@frankhorrigan1508]

@MALVINDINHO nope, he is a Warrior

[@edgarc5069]

Every now and then I come back and revisit the SF EX3 soundtrack. So many good themes, that it enhanced my gameplay experience. I like plenty of the themes but, my favorite has to be Ryu’s.

[@4Javal]

It's time for a ONE MINUTE MELEE! Where all the fights are settled in 60 seconds!

[@brandonferguson8021]

lol I knew id see this

[@sonimatic]

MAY-LAAAAAAAAAY Go- *gets cut off*

[@TENGU127]

1:46, that Shamisen riff still gets me movin, after all these years.🔥🔥

[@UrbanChamp]

Hearing this part of the song always fills me with an incredible surge of energy.

[@myfight23]

This is that hero music! Ryu is the man!! Best fighter besides Jin Kazama I've ever fought with

[@KaiserKingMedia]

This song made my white rice taste delicious!

[@Fade2BlackSS]

One of the best Ryu themes in the series. That break at 1:43 gives me chills every time I listen to this. I legit want to go train right now. lol

[@dauntemcclean4954]

Ryu always has the best music

[@Bloodlyshiva]

He was even Capcom's logo at one point.

[@felixgutierrez993]

*cough Guile Theme/Strange Sunset

[@MrMoon36O]

Hokuto's theme is also very good and memorable imo.

[@Tora209]

unless your name is sf3

[@Ken-and-Akuma]

Ken too

[@FZBoyz]

True bro, this part always makes me teary-eyed. its just so epic. Ryu will always be my fave gaming hero till the day I die

[@juliannakaberovsky4545]

2:25 E P I C moment! love it!

[@trixR4pimp]

Goosebumps!

[@bigshorty4855]

Fs

[@KhaledDante]

Same here

[@nikkitan9001]

I just thought this track was so classy. Superb. It’s stuck in my head AGAIN!

[@DEUCE2CON]

This perfectly fits Ryu with his good battles. Badass song and great character.

[@O.G.Ashtre]

Of Course They Give Ryu The Catchy Beat Lol

[@Crit-Chance]

ASHTREFISHER Sagat's song is great too though. As is Guile's! =)

[@O.G.Ashtre]

Captain Blubber Yea I Like Guile's Theme Its Kinda Sounds Weird But Laid Back I Noticed Its The Same Theme He Had On The 1st Street Fighter Ex Game

[@Crit-Chance]

ASHTREFISHER It's a really good theme that doesn't get the recognition it deserves, unlike Guile's SF2 theme of course XD

[@O.G.Ashtre]

Captain Blubber Lol Right Believe It Or Not Guile's SF2 Theme Is Said To Fit With Any Type Of Situation

[@dannysimion]

Well deserved but I also love Sakura, Chun Li and Hokum's stage theme with Hokuto on par with Ryu as catchy Japan inspired.

[@eyezonly8593]

Capcom really should have used some of these old tracks

[@tanakachiriga5291]

It's under Arika license. Boooo...

[@codekhalil6437]

They absolutely roll over many of their actual capcom tracks. One of the best soundtracks for a fighting game imho

[@striderhiryu973]

I LOVE THIS BEST PART 1:12 - 1:40

[@DanGanev]

Me too

[@nytecron1]

Me three

[@darkfeeels]

Me too

[@CountOfMonteCristo_]

Imagine getting the EX tracks in Smash Bros....

[@dnmstarsi]

We just need an Arika character in Smash. Skullomania?

[@MalikM-VGM-Rand]

@@dnmstarsi Nah, to be honest I don't see that happening unfortunately. But what we should be asking for is a whole guess Character TEAM for KoF XV. It can consist of Akuma or Ryu (Capcom) / Jin or Kazuya (Namco) / Skullo or Kairi (Arika) They can be called: Team GUEST

[@dnmstarsi]

@@MalikM-VGM-Rand I doubt that will happen .

[@deadbeatnetwork9792]

@@dnmstarsi I could see a Team Arika happening, where there's a team consisting of the Arika characters from SFEX and Fighting Layer

[@dnmstarsi]

@@deadbeatnetwork9792 True.

[@anthonycarter1528]

Strength at it's peak. Dissatisfaction at the pace of improvement. Movement and travel. A search for stronger opponents further and further from home. That's the story I'd glean from this track.

[@GMthunderbreak]

I get so pumped with this song. Out of all the EX games SFEX +@ is my favorite, and if it ever comes on Vita or PS3/4 via digital I'll buy it in a heartbeat.

[@jordandaluz2129]

I just wanna say... Ryu - The Michael Jackson of Fighting Game Characters. Which would make Akira Yuki the Prince Rogers Nelson of Fighting Game Characters!!! May they both R.I.P.!!!

[@RikouHogashi]

Some Fighters dont EVER need to change but they CAN Mature instead and adapt according to their standards and not have standards forced upon them and us for that matter because no matter how many "generations" there are Ryu will still keep on walking and fighting with respect and justice

[@Potts2700]

SFIII was straight inspiration from the movie. Damn near all of Ryu's SFIII moves were in the Movie. His standing medium kick. He hit bison with when he had ken by the neck, Denjin in the beginning vs Sagat

[@FZBoyz]

The part 1:00 to 1:40 sounds heroic and is just right for our kind good-hearted street fighting hero of all time!

[@ticky8429]

As others pointed out, the correct name of this music is "Rising Dragoon". I think it means "Shoryuken (Dragon Punch) master".

[@TakumiTheFAUSTScientist]

It's kinda sad that this wasn't included in the *SF6 Jukebox* but i get it why cuz *Licensing rights*

[@jujiangel4695]

His been My go to, My Favorite, and just admiring the character how far he's came and how far he continues to go truly one of the best main characters in all fighting games.

[@141Red]

that intro gets me solid down there

[@myfight23]

The greatest fighter that has graced the consoles all over. The Dragon Ryu!

[@phantasystaronline2archive874]

This is Hero music

[@stratyocasterson9237]

You ain't never lyin'!

[@mr.viciouskronik2476]

Of course

[@gameroflight229]

lol I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE HAHA

[@nickclark1815]

This is very close to his classic theme, definitely the best new theme for Ryu. Nothing has surpassed the original though, but this is awesome either way.

[@newchapter6521]

Max brought me here with his SFV music mod. Hype vids and hype track

[@JohnOnlySpeaks]

what video was that

[@newchapter6521]

RaiXVortex Mainly his road to platinum videos where he's playing as Ken on PC. He has it modded for this Ryu theme whenever he fights against Ryu. Very hype matches

[@sambandah6170]

Brandon Waters Same here, this tune on Max's video made me like 'must have this in game!' Now I just need to learn to mod it put it in there!!

[@Hulk2k6]

The EX 3 themes were on another planet

[@orlanzo2621]

*EX Plus Alpha technically

[@maximillianskywalker1001]

This theme music for Ryu gets my adrenaline pumped! I miss this! For me to have the SFV game I want, the PC version must be purchased and mods must be added. No exceptions.

[@MrZer0gravity]

This, Guile, and Garuda's themes. My favorites!

[@myfight23]

This theme is crazy! Always like Ryu's music. It's the best of all the fighters

[@dlytle1990]

Son... the breakdown had me so lit I ran and extra mile. Insane instrumental

[@jettmanas]

Incredible song- really gets you pumped when running for exercise.

[@Klefth]

I miss when videogame music was this good. Ah, the memories...

[@321Tdog]

***** Don't worry I think SFV is bringing it back

[@Klefth]

321Tdog Doesn't seem like it so far. :/

[@MyJoJob]

+321Tdog I dunno dude. That Character Select theme is pretty good.

[@itsacharcoalice]

+Andrés Cifuentes You clearly haven't listened to enough

[@MitsubishiDelica-fm8gk]

+TheHide'n'Seek Channel hello cousin :D

[@SuperSoldier26]

One of my favorite Street Fighter characters all the way

[@ShadowYamoto]

1:39 - 2:38 is fucking legendary.

[@Joe_Parmesan]

I love that part! It's as if Ryu is building extra mental focus, then when the electric guitar comes back is when he hits a hadoken

[@ShadowYamoto]

@@Joe_Parmesan I'm amazed at the EX characters themes, truly some of the best in Street Fighter history. Even the SF4 themes can't compared to this and that's like a 13 year different from the 2 games, not to mention a PSX soundtrack vs a PS3 soundtrack.

[@Manesson]

The second part hits me right in the feels and makes me want to train immediately.

[@321Tdog]

Music like this is the reason the Street Fighter characters need to be in the new Arika game

[@mr.braiolo4654]

RYU FOR STREET FIGHTER V! Oh...

[@antenna_prolly]

I know, right?

[@nickclark1815]

Ryu for Mortal Kombat.

[@retrogamernr.8569]

@@nickclark1815 Ryu for tekken, evil Ryu for mortal kombat

[@barnowl5394]

Jajaja

[@Not_Actually_Smiling_IRL]

One of the best themes I've ever heard.

[@giuseppevento7349]

Full of Power and Emotion, I love this Track. EX Ost‘s are quite the best😎💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼.

[@CloudStrifeZX]

people complaining about capcom always using the same old themes for their recent street fighter games and not this...well this game was produced by arika a third party developer under licence from capcom thats why they cant just put this music or create something similar, arika has its own style and cannot be copied

[@brothershadow]

Excellent theme!

[@DispelBreaker]

This track still bangs all these years later!

[@Phoenix00Knight]

Ryu is the flagship character for the Street Fighter series. Even his eyebrows are in front of everything else.

[@TheGuru477]

Is it just me. Or does Ryu always get the most passionate and epic themes. Either way thanks for the upload.

[@japango1]

One of the best character themes ever.

[@Octojohn6]

My childhood hero I love Ryu

[@spidergwenstarwars6504]

One minute melee.

[@mpoulain97]

Ho'w yeah 😍😍😍

[@mainaHighway]

That sound really awesome!

[@odopt5674]

looks like the Ryu of Assasints Fist

[@bzerk4515]

Still jamming in 2019. Bring back Street Fighter EX series CAPCOM

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

Well at least our dreams came true. We getting Street Fighter EX/ EX Fighter Layers from Arika! XD

[@123451234alex]

ZeroHyperGaming yes dude!! Super hyped

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

I am playing it now =)

[@TheMixedPlateFrequency]

The game is out now! =-D and Terry Bogard is in it! =D

[@nigeldeveyra5520]

"After this battle is over, I can continue my journey."

[@Plasmapause]

"The answer lies, in the heart of battle"

[@elgenius_artoffax]

Best soundtrack outside of SF EX Plus a

[@joaquinsandoval5370]

"SF6 Ryu theme is too upbeat!". People that never heard this tune.

[@kurokoro]

The problem is not that it is upbeat is that the new theme doesnt fit the character at all and this theme is upbeat but has the weight of the characters and its personality, it has the classic feels that capcom has always done for their characters. There is no comparison at all.

[@ElectricalFlare7201]

@@kurokoro Yeah his SF6 theme should've been for one of the new characters. The jazzy hip hop-ish vibe it has just doesn't fit him one bit.

[@mancersomething59]

@@kurokoro Yea, not like Guy had an upbeat buddy cop theme in SFIV. Let's give Ryu's SF6 theme a couple of years so it ages like his EX3.

[@saamo1423]

@@ElectricalFlare7201 That's literally not for you to decide

[@ElectricalFlare7201]

@@saamo1423 Never said it was, it’s my opinion though.

[@JohnMatayas]

That bass is fucking fire.

[@codekhalil6437]

Going to say it: This is the BEST soundtrack for a fighting game. Unmatched

[@johnnynorrisjr.39]

1:39 Yyyyo...woh!

[@PandamoniumBruu]

I love how Arika use this theme for the EX Fighter Layer trailer

[@123tenzan]

1:46 that shamisen.

[@Zenotron]

Arika used this as the theme for the EVO 2017 trailer for their upcoming "Fighting Layer EX" game.

[@RikouHogashi]

It just goes to show Ryu dosent NEED his Classic Theme SF2 to be Awesome when hes got his Alpha 3,SF3 and THIS THEME to work off of tho i kiiiinda think his SF6 theme falls short from these themes as well

[@krishrama]

agreed. it falls way too short and almost disgraceful. his sf6 music just isnt feeling right. its crazy how many thousands of people are like omg its perfect and showing ryu grown into a master. is that jazzy sh*t what plays in ryu head when hes out there meditating and training... lmao?!! crazy. anyway. ya i think it should have been more like this theme. this still goes hard... these sf ex games are still pretty good play to this day. ost is amazing too. this theme rocks!!

[@RikouHogashi]

@@krishrama Mad Respect on this responce thanks!

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

@@krishrama Idk man, I like jazzy NYC Ryu

[@FZBoyz]

Bro, I agree with you. 1:10 to 1:39 is my favourite. Always shed a tear when listening to this part. Its just so damn awesome and truly reflects the heroic character of Ryu!!!

[@SaigaTenshi]

"whats up Doods? Max here and we got some interesting news regarding about the latest updates on Street Fighter V..."

[@Megz_X4]

DOOD! BENNIE HYPE!!

[@KILLCOMBO]

XD

[@durtydean8430]

Sfv is trash. This game is actually better

[@zeroxlulu]

Shut the fuck up

[@VoicelessBeats]

I love how the shamisen kicks in at 1:46

[@Joe_Parmesan]

My favorite part of the song! Didn't know what that was called, but I love it too!

[@Naetheras]

It was fluent, fast and not too coomplicated combos. Great game(s), the ex-series :)

[@The_LoneHawk]

1:42 When that ki level rises and you on Firee

[@FZBoyz]

yes, especially when the music hits 1:00, my fave part. Eyes get all teary listening to this portion of the music!

[@charlie182x]

I didn't like the game that much, but damn, this theme is one my favorites in the entire series.

[@5TailFox]

That breakdown though...

[@dannysimion]

I miss this game. Wish they made another installment of it. Meanwhile, the soundtrack to this game boasts many catchy theme songs for their characters. I think Capcom should bring back this form of music to their fighting titles now. Fast pace and energetic!

[@williamcolon4070]

Danny Simion They already announced Fighting EX Layer, dude, they don’t need to make another Street Fighter EX, when we could have the Arika-made characters in their own game

[@valoriann]

this brings out my fighting spirit!

[@SpikeTheWolf]

Great theme

[@TRKroxas]

0:46 omfg gasm begins

[@darkfeeels]

1:00 when you pop V-Trigger I 1:12 come back time

[@B3LiiZ32]

I loved this game

[@HarmonicResonanceScale]

WISING DWAGON

[@xemman18]

Matthew Galloway lol allen.

[@shadekaether1353]

FIRE BALL

[@RyuEnGamer]

Dooyah!

[@kyokari4]

FIRE BULL

[@aceg.rookie]

JUSTEECE FEESTS

[@kaienjin5468]

1 Minute Melee! Where all the fights are settled in 60 seconds! 2 fighters! No research! 60 seconds! MELEEEEE!!! Go!

[@dweem2009able]

Greatest ryu stage theme

[@senseibang]

The breakdown in the first 20 sec is what I live for

[@susanpereyeibo7576]

Fierce and fiery like the dragon's might

[@birdengames]

2:26 - Arguably, the greatest tune in All of Street Fighter - and yes more epic than Ken's Street Fighter 2

[@kamith3984]

Intro is very nice

[@jamesbryan8150]

Musical Director: I love where this is going but it's need more WOODBLOCK BABY Band: more WOODBLOCK!?!?!? Musical director: That's right!! I got a fever and the only cure is more WOODBLOCK!!! Band: 1:48

[@mrhadouken1013]

My favorite part of the song is 2:25