Mick Gordon (feat. Omega Sparx) - I'm Back (to Rise)

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

9 MILLION PLAYS!!!! I have been looking forward to celebrating this milestone with all of you this year! Thank You for keeping the spirit, the game and the music of Killer Instinct alive! Shout out to the legend Mick Gordon for giving me this opportunity years ago! Long Live KI 🔥

[@irfanrosli7588]

Congratulations, I sure hope that Killer Instinct gets some recognition someday, hopefully the game has some good improvements while keeping its cool character theme

[@ceumacaco5044]

Congratulations, completely deserved too cuz I can’t stop listening to this song hahah and I’m sure a lot of people can’t either, it’s too good

[@MitchJustChill]

We bout to get to 10 mil LOL

[@KiuhKobold]

You did a great job, the rhythm, the lyrics and the way you read and sing them. Thank you for one of the most hype songs that gets me out of the hole of bad emotions so very well.

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

@@KiuhKobold It is an honor. Thank you for keeping the song alive.

[@FourzeRiot]

I remember back in 2019, when I lost the ability to walk after a hit and run. I played this song before and after every physical therapy just keep my energy going. Thanks for Mick Gordon and Omega Sparx for making an amazingly energetic and hype song

[@exstonedryuken1496]

As somebody who had surgery and couldn't walk for 2-3 months I have to agree 100%. It's taking everything I can to get back to normal and this song inspires me to fight through the pain!

[@RadJordy]

King shit. Hope you're doing well these days.

[@farmerproductions9869]

Hope your doing better.

[@DeadPollo]

Inspirational Moment: over the charts

[@sun5et956]

Bro that's awesome! I hope you're doing alright these days man. Keep up being awesome!

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

WE DID IT! We passed 8 Million Views!!! I will continue to celebrate the million milestones on this video. Thank you to Mick Gordon and all the amazing Gamers and Music Lovers around the world enjoying this song! #KeepKIAlive

[@Saikyokugen]

That's a masterpiece Omega! Jab, Cross, Uppercut, and we hit like the sound of a punch! The Champ is back, and reigns forever! #PlayKI

[@azuarc]

And each of us here will probably tell you we were half of them.

[@S0meCrazyIdiot]

Congrats!

[@anjaneyasreetrout2444]

Glad to have you here, sir. Our next stop is 9 million!

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

@@anjaneyasreetrout2444 Yes Indeed. 9 Million and Beyond. Thank you for your support.

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

We just passed 7 Million Views!!! I want to thank everyone keeping the game and music of Killer Instinct alive! I love our community! #PlayKI

[@RavenCap0807]

Love KI since '94, but damn this song is FIRE!!! Thank you good sir!!!

[@Chihiro-Kikuchi]

The songs a banger. And i dont like rap 🤣

[@Joshyboy225]

You absolutely killed it! 🔥🔥🔥 One of the best songs in a fighting game ever!

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

@@Joshyboy225 Thank you! Mick brought out the best in me.

[@ckennedy1973]

Used your rap for some workout sessions

[@alastor9802]

This is the same man who made the DOOM soundtrack. His musical genius knows no bounds.

[@pingu8826]

Douglas Parkinson shut the fuck up please. Not spicy.

[@dominospizza0445]

@@douglasparkinson4123 have you listened to the boku no pico op?

[@jlr9285]

@@dominospizza0445 damn great troll

[@MrRipper557]

Any one picture doom slayer boxing

[@kylee262]

He’s no longer big bean

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

We did it guys! We just passed 6 Million Views Today. Love & Respect to Mick Gordon, Xbox, Iron Galaxy & others for this amazing game! Thank you guys for the support. Here's to 7 Million and Beyond!

[@giganticomega6821]

Omega sparx! Fucking love your music!

[@ramen947]

YOUR AWESOME

[@izmirli_bruce_Lee]

very cool

[@altoryx5571]

Just found this banger!!

[@WarlockLov3]

You love to see it

[@Zero3384]

he relied on enhancements...gave into the need to be a star....lost his way but then he tore out the enhancements....worked on his own skill.....came back...and now is a fan favorite showing that all the powers and abilities can't match pure skill and passion the champion....the boss....the ring warrior....TJ COMBO

[@toddpearce7479]

TJ Combo, fitting name for a Legend.

[@ThompsonExpress]

The holy trinity of hype songs. - I'm Back. - Rule of Nature - Bury the Light Either to make the greatest comeback Or to suplex a Metal Gear. Or to get more power. These guys got you covered.

[@Nacho05.]

Nice

[@keystrix3704]

I would also add... - The Only Thing They Fear is You - The Only Thing I Know For Real - Devil Trigger But that might be redundant!

[@rPk0hu]

@@keystrix3704 Either to shoot a hole in Mars when they say you can't Or to be even DEADLIER against a ninja cyborg WITHOUT your weapon. These guys got you covered.

[@thelordofthelostbraincells]

Yes king!!!!

[@bigmanFUBAR]

Since we're here, let's add... -Follow Me (from KOF14) -It Has To Be This Way -BFG Division Whether you're here to hype yourself up for the best fight of your life, Or to stop a batshit insane senator from ending millions of lives, Or to simply tear everything in front of you to pieces in blind rage.

[@jonjon4634]

If the phrase “LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO” was a song.

[@LynchtheFinch]

ikr

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

69th like i know you dont care just a note for me

[@jonjon4634]

@@generictimestamperstupendi9021 * puts hand on shoulder * I care

[@generictimestamperstupendi9021]

@@jonjon4634 :')

[@themfconstable]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@ninja011]

This song, it is the Anthem for fighters who look at the odds and say "Nah man, I'm going to make my own." I had to do physiotherapy after losing my left lung and nearly 2 pounds of muscle from my left side and chest due to cancer this year (2023). This song gave me the momentum to ride a push through the murder hell of pain-a song for those of us who are fighters. Raise your fist to the sky if you don't give up, peeps. And thank you both, you music men, for such a strong anthem.

[@princesssweepzzt5502]

I sincerely hope you heal fully as soon as possible, and I'm glad to hear you're persevering!

[@spookyteal]

Sending love your way. sincerely hoping you're doing well & healing.

[@juliusamobi733]

Yeah for real

[@Meldrick-jv7sy]

Hell yeah.

[@fernandoquinteros9671]

Im late to the comment but hoppe you see it, man i hope and personally Will pray for you even if dosent change anything, i also developed severe escoliosis kiphosis and neck problems,dont know the cause for it to continúe into my lmid 20s but its progressing even do i have some muscle lets hope i can muster some of the strength you had brother keep it going, we are not done yet, love from costa rica

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

10 Million Views!!! We Did It Everyone. Thank you to all the amazing gamers and music lovers that have kept this song and video game alive! 🎉 Let's stay connect @OmegaSparx

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

Next Stop: 11 Million 🔥

[@SouperMan-rm7gu]

Thank you for an absolute banging track

[@Your_Funky_DM]

See you at 11 mil!

[@QuaestorL]

You really made this song transmit all the hype a boxer can have in a fighting game, congratulations man, you make me wanna learn play TJ just to hear this song while playing, but I've been a Glacius main since the N64.

[@gambitreign]

Omega literally tells tj's entire story. Then the 90s theme hits at the end.....by far my favorite theme in the game

[@I_Am_Tron]

Literally before every great comeback in any fighting game, everyone must say those three legendary words: *I AIN’T DONE*

[@foolishstrudel2689]

"I didn't hear no bell!"

[@retrogamernr.8569]

"you call that a punch?!"

[@jcplays5831]

“Badass” is an understatement

[@Pastamist]

“Wait- what…?”

[@I_Am_Tron]

@@Pastamist Was that a Death Battle reference? MY NIGGA, LETS GOOOO

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

We did it guys. We passed 5 Million Views!!! Shout out to the amazing Killer Instinct community and the awesome music lovers finding this song for the first time. On October 30th I'm releasing a new video game album titled "GameBreakers Vol. 3"

[@jseo0348]

Can't wait for the album!

[@VHBR2014]

They need to call Mick and you back for the next killer

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

@@VHBR2014 I agree

[@timothywillox8564]

@@OmegaSparxChannel We need a KI sequel for the new gen first and foremost.

[@ValentinoMarino11]

Thanks for your contribution to killer instinct!

[@Bluemountains801]

It’d be so hype to see a real boxer use this as their entrance music.

[@rojack79er]

Well I practice my boxing to this, does that count? 😅

[@IKELLOGS]

@@rojack79er make us proud by doing what you’re doing until you go pro so you can use this song in a professional match

[@davidmilton5473]

That would be awsome

[@turanflo]

My bro is using it in an amateur fight

[@brilicusgaming6922]

​@@turanflo how'd his fight go did he win?

[@tusheschannel]

This games soundtrack is amazing across the board, even in a world of ghosts, demons, robots and other dangers, this track honestly makes you believe that this human boxer, somehow has the fire and passion within him to defeat them - as the track suggests, ignore the bling, the celebrity, the trappings of wealth, TJ Combo has the spirit of a warrior burning within him, driving his fists into whatever challenge life throws at him.

[@jamiekagemori1299]

tusheschannel true that man

[@stillwinston3765]

Yeah so true, TJ is a normal human. But he proves they are warriors, its a powerful image.

[@carterjeremy89]

Hell yea!!!

[@thegeorgiaaquarius]

This comment gave me chills🙌

[@blacksun3884]

@@stillwinston3765 He's more like meta-human. He's still more human than a lot of fighters but has some enhancements from Ultra-tech to his strength and stamina.

[@LittleVMills]

oh man one of my favorite tracks from season 2! Awesome job on this and Omega Sparx too! :D

[@OrangeC88]

***** Plz cover it!!

[@Designation6]

Lil V in a rap?

[@OrangeC88]

ElitexSquad more like a rock cover. :D

[@aneonxenomorph2384]

someone pls remove 2 likes pls

[@blazusryo6408]

Yes please cover it, especially thé end 😁

[@pjnoonan1423]

When you krumping ancient Greek golems, robotic super soldiers, powerful sorcerers, and living dead pirates, but you just some guy who goes to the gym a lot.

[@razetime]

Also a combat trained dinosaur don't forget

[@NickIntoTech]

He has Cybernetic enhancements to Cope with that

[@devin5201]

There's a reason the fist has stayed relevant for more than 10,000 years.

[@dionwoollaston5717]

PJ Noonan and based off the king of boxers Muhammad Ali

[@silver360im]

THIS!

[@MickGordon]

Added lyrics.

[@mikarimex1055]

Did you based this song on Straight outta Compton? I hear many Simularities.

[@DukeNukem2020]

+Mika Rimex even though this song came out before "straight out of Compton"

[@schooled9543]

+DukeNukem2020 If you mean the movie you're right, but Straight Outta Compton was a song first quite awhile go. I don't hear much similarities though

[@mikarimex1055]

No I mean the song straight outta Compton. Like it has simulairties. Also like the song came out WAAAAAY before this back when hip hop was a crime

[@MickGordon]

+Mika Rimex No, S Club 7.

[@zombies5100]

Dad: *gets the belt ready* Mom: *gets the slipper ready* me who's studied all their attack patterns and styles:

[@rhunter42dragon]

I don't think that would help much, but I love your confidence. 😁

[@twoserpents2457]

La Chancla is -32 on whiff, here comes the punish!

[@mrfadzy5427]

@@twoserpents2457 his parents are gonna do a tag combo with perfect hits no parry chances are his fate is sealed !! nevertheless HEAVEN OR HELL, ROUND 1 - LETS ROCK

[@mrfadzy5427]

@@twoserpents2457 hate to mentioned it bro but burst will definately be activated and ur gonna be send flying

[@twoserpents2457]

@@mrfadzy5427 oh noooooooo.

[@St33lStrife]

Doom is concentrated testosterone. This is concentrated adrenaline.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Yes

[@justforwillow5948]

Fr

[@infinitypilot]

Personally, this song is my dose of pure adrenaline concentrate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeTZpSFf82Bb5Y

[@thetubacrusader2236]

@@infinitypilot k.

[@juheideporkoh2437]

psst... ace of spades...

[@zachsilby4569]

On my long journey to self-love, and eventually, leading a fulfilling life, I try to listen to this every day. Pump me up for the day. Fuck yesterday, that's done, I've gone through yesterday, and guess what, world? I'm back.

[@rubyrogers8879]

Like a badass, keep pushing bro!

[@janerik5997]

Make your Depression cower in fear everytime you wake up my good man.

[@empressofhearts7300]

The fire ALWAYS burns

[@AndrewHorezga]

This song got me through a bad car accident....spine and shoulder surgery.....and after 4 years got over it ....thank you!

[@crushingvictory]

>When your game gets confirmed for EVO again

[@KingVegeta300]

This didn't age well

[@crushingvictory]

@@KingVegeta300 there's always next year, but damn man

[@blakecrawford-3204]

I'm from the Future and …. Bad News …….. But Online is still there... Split Screen Remains a thing Quarter Up.

[@Ferelcapox7]

when evo gets cancelled completely

[@RustyCoyoteA]

Yo, that launch party never stopped

[@JaxBlade]

This song is PURE HYPE in Song form

[@stonks1578]

JaxBlade I pick the stage it's on just to hear this hype in sound form

[@sadesemolu]

God Damn, I see you on all the videos I watch.

[@BlainesMagmar]

I had to find it after your new video!

[@pch3611]

I had to come this song after you question and answer

[@calebdelong1426]

i looked this song up after your Q&A and it's amazing, thank you.

[@BatsAndNights]

Just remember guys This was made in a week, after Mick scrapped what was originally planned. *This mad bastard made the most hype rap song ever fucking made in 7 days*

[@acescorpion142]

Welp. That's Mick Gordon. WHAT DID YOU EXPECT ?!

[@DestinyNerd470]

Just as everything should be

[@assassinonprozac]

While that is extremely impressive that’s not the craziest thing in the world. I can think of tons of amazing songs that were basically just improvised (Jordan by Buckethead was literally one take along with him releasing 2 usually quite good albums a week for the entirety of 2015 and the majority of the Halo 2 theme song was made in a single probably less than an hour recording session).

[@GrayderFox]

Man, sometimes when you make something you just...get it right, quickly. Sometimes you scrap something, and your brain figures out how to make the thing you DON'T scrap, too.

[@scolioreset]

Over 10 years later, this is STILL the best workout song of all time. Best music from KI, one of the best in fighting game history! Omega and Mick, you created the anthem of the FGC!

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

We Just Passed 2 Million Views!!! Congrats to the Gaming Community for keeping Killer Instinct and its Music Alive! Shout out to Death Battle too! More nerdcore/gaming music to come. #GameBreax

[@DarkMage1972]

It would be awesome seeing this performed live at Combo Breaker 2019!

[@shinjojin]

And now it's 3 million! 🎉

[@davecrupel2817]

Yo make a fucking album!!! It'd be kick-ass!!!

[@sod0m]

Nearly 4 million now, the hype never dies!

[@mrrey3481]

It's fucking great! This is exactly the type of hip-hop I've been hungry for. And I'm a bloody metalhead for Satan's sake

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

Happy New Year Everyone. Thank you for keeping the gameplay and music of Killer Instinct alive all these years. I pray we all have a successful and safe 2022.

[@realmjumper8154]

Dude you’re actually a genuine MVP you’ve been here from the start and you’re still here! Have a great 2022 dude and keep going

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

@@realmjumper8154 thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate the fans of Killer Instinct so much. I am celebrating alongside the community.

[@JoshSTATiX]

@@OmegaSparxChannel Man that passion of everything you said on that track is still invigorating now as it was when it first drop. It's the ultimate video game song to get pumped up too!! And what's better it even motivates people to level up in life too

[@ijustworkhere1008]

You know you're the protagonist when your soundtrack is composed by Mick Gordon

[@taomasterwaka6287]

Orchid is the protagonist

[@Impalingthorn]

Well this is a fighting game. Everyone is their own protagonist and he made the music for the first two seasons.

[@fuzzballfoxonionring6729]

>Doom 4 >Composer: Mick Gordon *He **_IS_** back!*

[@markv6467]

He never left ;)

[@sompret]

RIP AND TEAR

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

UNTIL IT IS DONE

[@therealspringtrap3007]

Back to rise

[@MrTBSC]

Adam ET they knew he'll return, as he always does, as he always will !

[@NaKiriAi]

This song hits different when you're hitting the heavy bag

[@Bloody-cj2qv]

Dude it's amazing

[@Xaxp]

Ive beat my time for endurance against a heavy bag thanks to this song.

[@XBullitt16X]

Its the perfect song for workouts

[@Korricat]

I recently had the pleasure of blasting this while beating the shit out of my first punching bag.

[@AmAxel35]

"JAB! HOOK! UPPERCUT!"

[@justjuniorjaw]

Mick Gordon was listening to this while writing his 14,000 word letter with receipts and table of contents on it.

[@captainmappy3959]

So this is what concentrated hype sounds like...

[@turretboi]

Captain Mappy more hype than smash 5!

[@amanpingle1497]

666 likes Yeah this is beastly

[@trashman9699]

I think this proves that Mick Gordon can compose literally any genre of music: From EDM rap to Tibetan and Native American Rock. Take a bow, Mr. Gordon! :D

[@CDC1357]

Dont forget pop, metal, nordic, orchestra, electronic, techno, screamo, south american, middle eastern, suspense, greek chanting, j-rock, etc

[@trashman9699]

I would have labelled them, but I would have been typing for aroung ten years! :D

[@CDC1357]

Apollo8176 lol, ill be honest it took me a bit! Rock on dood!

[@trashman9699]

You too, dood!

[@Keanotix]

Apollo8176 More importantly he understands the very characters he's composing for. And he doesnt fuck around. The horn you hear in Spinal's comes from a human leg bone flute. That is know in the business as FUCKING HARDCORE!!! Swedish Style!

[@AffyMoon]

"I AIN'T DONE"

[@PrismaFox]

"Wait What?!"

[@TheBrokenOwl]

​@@PrismaFoxTJ's back up with his Last Breath!

[@KRGraphicsCG]

"THIS AIN'T OVER!!"

[@CBRN-115]

"I didn't hear no bell."

[@supersonicheroes]

"Holy Jumping Giblets! TJ Combo takes the title in absolutely brutal fashion! Excuse me... I've gotta hurl..."

[@Wolvenworks]

ever had that moment where a song's so hype that you feel like you're gonna cry of excitement if you're not doing something equally as hype like a carry or training? yeah, i just had that moment. my arms are now sore

[@Invoker-10000]

keep that fire burning. keep levelling up that drive and focus and make that your baseline. Going above and beyond your current limitations is the sole reason of life and evolution.

[@GameplayandTalk]

I knew Mick Gordon did the modern DOOM stuff. I had no idea Mick did the KI remake stuff from the first couple of years (which I loved, as an old KI fan). Needless to say, Mick Gordon is my new hero.

[@EternumTagerMain]

He did Season 1 and 2. he didn't do Season 3 because he was busy with the DOOM Reboot.

[@GameplayandTalk]

Yes, Season 1 and 2.

[@admech590]

I think cell dweller did a season right?

[@DemonGames]

Celldweller and Atlas Plug teamed up for Seasons 3 and 3.5.

[@reubenfernandez1]

He also does the soundtracks for Wolfenstein

[@Chrenklen242]

Had to come back to this track since KI is coming back in a big way FIGHT ON FOREVER!!!

[@Karlos1234ify]

"I AIN'T DONE!" *Punches ground and enter Berserker state*

[@Zack_Attack_X]

"Wait, what?"

[@zachhaake1635]

"TJ'S BACK UP WITH HIS LAST BREATH!"

[@omnimon2230]

"Ho-ly jumpin' giblets! T.J. Combo…Takes The Title In Absolutely BRUTAL Fashion! (CRACK) 'Scuse me…I gotta hurl…!"

[@shannonbanks9852]

I AIN'T DONE YET!

[@gamingghost6029]

Ha death battle

[@davidaleman777]

You too keep coming back to listen to this almost daily... And then you'll leave it, and then you will eventually return and listen to it again. Back to raise indeed.

[@Eleven217]

" And in the midst of 'It's over', I found there was, within me, an invincible 'We're so back' "

[@RandomBlackGamer]

Gym anthem. 🔥🔥🔥

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

Thanks for the love

[@RandomBlackGamer]

Thanks for blessing us with the lyrics fam.

[@adamdilley1554]

RandomBlackGamer ya!

[@damianstarks3338]

RandomBlackGamer you can say this again.

[@SamuraiX227]

Gym theme indeed. Especially when you need extra motivation.

[@heykenzo4284]

I don't even played any of the KI games, but I can't stop listening to this

[@wh3nderson95]

Man, I listened to this music track on repeat for 3 hours when I made a character for a TTRPG. For an online game of D&D. There is a module referred to as Eberron. Which is a fantasy 1920s/30s. I made a character that a street Brawler based entirely on TJ Combo and Cody from SF. The build was a Half Orc Monk. Since Orcs have an ability called Relentless Endurance. If the character's HP hits 0, they can ignore the damage and reset to 1 HP. My character was an upstart boxer that was used to fix fights in a city. When the adventure took off, my character Brody somehow became the Tank for the party. When Brody learned that the gambling of the matches he helped fix were being used to fund a demonic cult, Brody started to ignore the bribes. The campaign was set in 1 city, and around the mid point of the campaign. Brody was set up to be humiliated by a Minotaur Boxer. Essentially Goro from MK level of intimidating. The party was in the audience as they watched Brody get his shit kicked in. When Brody was knocked to 0 HP, he got back up and then tried to asked for more punishment. With the cheers of Brody's party teammates, due to the IRL shouting of the players gave Brody Temporary HP for one more round in the ring. The Minotaur was not a demon worshipper but had more to lose if he lost. So Brody, after a barrage of punches. Brody took one punch and laid on the ground. He lost but the Minotaur is convinced Brody faked it. After the fight and getting the losing pool. The Minotaur personally congratulated Brody, by telling the party the name of the bet fixers names and locations. The future session ended when the Minotaur came back at the end of the campaign. After sharing a kindred conversations. The last scene of Brody was like from Rocky and Apollo Creed. Brody was later referenced by the Dungeon Master. The Half Orc started a gym and is offering mentorship for disenfranchised youths.

[@RiskierGoose340]

That’s absolutely badass. I love it when DM’s reference stuff from past games.

[@DragonSeoul]

Combo: *finishes listening to several fan-made compilations* Is that the best you all got? Mick Gordon: No, try me...

[@MikazukiKai]

MarvelKnight07 NIIICEEE, I GOT YOU RIGHT THERE! ^_^

[@Keanotix]

MarvelKnight07 I tip my hat to you sir....

[@TheShargas]

MarvelKnight07 This comment is too epic to digest...

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

+MarvelKnight07 Now I have this image of Mick in an orange latex suit with rock-like mask, throwing CDs at people.

[@OldManNutworth]

+computermonster1 What is this, Dead Rising?

[@eduardomagana3858]

TJ Combo’s the best. He even gets the greatest theme song.

[@JongleurBt1]

Just noticed that Ali Edwards made the background vocals here. She's also the lead singer of the DMC5 main theme. Damn she seems to love demonic stuff

[@nerosparda5]

Ali Edwards, huh? Let's hear what that sounds like!

[@psylentknight]

This song is still as powerful and motivational as the day it dropped. Everyone's theme between Mick and others hit great, but this still feels like the one that makes me cheer TJ on against all odds, most deeply the ones outside the contest. Fantastic work to this day, Mick and Omega!

[@RocaRay]

Me before listening: "wtf this song is 9 minutes?" After: "why isn't this longer"

[@crackawhat1]

Me at 0:00 - "This song is almost 9 minutes? Eh I'll listen to a little bit of it, give it a shot" Me by the end of the video - "C TO THE O TO THE M-B-O"

[@Fleetw00d]

4:13 is some inspirational stuff, man. Make a grown man cry.

[@strikeforce1500]

"Mick,we need a song to make everyone feel like fucking badass,terminator level" Mick: Hold my beer

[@thathatguy1151]

Mick: You wanna see me make a badass theme? Also Mick: You wanna see me do it again?

[@CP-xb3dr]

This song is pure adrenaline hype! Especially love the transition at 7:43 when it kicks into the TJ's KI Gold theme!

[@PrinceLeviathan]

This song is just absolute Hype wrapped into a huge shell of Hell Yeah.

[@zontafer1201]

this exactly

[@SpectralSlugger]

your profile picture makes me confused. cuz like, I like jojo but I havent watched mlp in years

[@PrinceLeviathan]

ThePennilessGamer Cool. I guess.

[@damianstarks3338]

Prince Coda Leviathan you said it here bro.

[@Colleywoodstudios]

I was playing a marvel themed table top rpg and my dude was this super strong boxer. Not hulk strong but like a step down from juggernaut. Any way our team ran into thanos and I had to hold the line against him while the rest of my team went to get back up. The dice were on my side and he COULD NOT HIT ME! So i kept juking and weaving and actually managed to KO fucking thanos. By like the third turn of me NOT dying I started playing this on my phone lol

[@marioargaez2285]

Underrated comment. Sick luck!

[@johnnysizemore5797]

@Colleywoodstudios -- awesome story. Were you using Outboxing or Swarming tricks?

[@funnyvalentine5576]

I really wanna see that now that I think about it

[@aktonio1710]

@@funnyvalentine5576 me too

[@MasterOfNeutral]

Absolutely nuts

[@canalelsonunes]

people always remember Mick for his work in Doom, but DAMN this is a criminaly overlooked song

[@saimanojnelavelli5911]

*This song hits differently during Quarantine*

[@wirteatsdirt]

TJ Combo: Man you think you got what it takes to beat the champ!? Balrog: (laughs) You won't even make it to Round 2 wimp.

[@ilimuninati4929]

Ref: ROUND 1 FIGHT

[@energyhammer2342]

@@ilimuninati4929 don't know why I read that like the MK ref

[@ilimuninati4929]

@@energyhammer2342 but you did

[@zyber-tube8930]

Fun fact for Both Classic and Reboot TJ: For Classic: TJ kept the cybernetic arms in KI 1 and 2 to show unbelievable strength to get revenge on Ultratech. For Reboot: After TJ beat the very first Fulgore version Ultra tech frame TJ cheating and was banned from boxing. AGAIN. But in this renewed timeline, TJ Combo will not go out like this, so he rip and I mean FREAKING his cybernetic arms out like Jax, got his arms ripped off by Goro, but this time he rip off his own. Unfortunately unlike Jax from Mortal Kombat, he got a very special serum by Ultra tech that give him a minor instant healing factor and completely regenerate his arms (but still has scars, but in a cool way), plus; he has very special power-up: called Berserker mode or for the Instinct named Glory Days that gives incredible speed and agility boost and also enchanced all of his attacks. (Also it gives out a little bit of strength and durability.). Now showing his new true human strength, skill, powers and abilities without his cybernetic arms, he is ready with the KI Alliance to get ready on Ultratech and stop the forces of Gargos. Results: Now, unlike Killer Instinct 1 and 2 TJ, who only shows brute strength with his cybernetic arms. Reboot TJ (in my opinion) is far better than 1 and 2, cause he rip them off to show true human strength without them and he his a very special serum that give him so much more, plus he beat Reboot upgraded version of Riptor and reboot upgraded version of Fulgore Mk.ll without cybernetic arms to a pulp. And only in the reboot timeline, TJ is not just a boxer only knows brute force like Balorg from Street Fighter, but is BOTH a Out-Boxing Boxer and a Mixed Martial arts fighter with not only strength, but with skills, strategy, and new powers and abilities. And one final reason is that TJ has a much better version of his OST.

[@Arkhavist_S]

Good God... There's no Mick Gordon / KI song I can't leave on repeat for hours at a time.

[@lilwyvern4]

If music is the language of the soul, this song says "I am going to punch EVERYTHING in the face!"

[@lilwyvern4]

***** If you want to take his spot, you better. He put the game on lock and his reign won't stop.

[@feckadoodlethe2nd]

This is the musical equivalent of the Dempsey roll.

[@davidwilson4514]

It's you wanna take my you better train to box

[@davidwilson4514]

I mean take my spot

[@iamtamashii4184]

Torcularis punch everything in the face, in the face.

[@diegolopezpresa9719]

This song is the only one that can make me fight through my fears and keep going. Every time I feel sad or depressed I put this on and gets me up as soon as the cassette sound starts. Thanks Mick and Omega Sparx for this glorious song.

[@yugiohsinsxepicprodigy99x32]

Lyrics (To the best of my abilities.): I'm coming back, to take care of business! Let me see what you go! (JUMP!) Here it comes! I'm back! Let's rock baby! I used to be the flashy star, chillin' with cash and cars But somewhere I lost my passions hard Now at the Combo Gym, gettin' back my art With the fury inside, you can't match my spark So, pull up your guard before I shatter your chest I got the instinct to do it in this battle with death This is my time to rise you can't rattle my steps I'm gonna win and it don't matter who challenge me next! So I could power through you with no risk Leaving you so twisted up in my closed fist Take notice, I stand as the coldest baddest, erratic fighter you can face on your foes list (Jump!) The knock out king, I own my opponents Takin' every moment to win, baby I'm on! Yeah, I start the zoning with flurries and combinations Ending you with haymakers, my skills are way greater! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) I'm back for my glory, yeah Hear these guys talk big, but I'm more prepared On my redemption road, I rip my foes When I trip and flip modes you can't slip my blows! I'm on a comeback, and took out all the enhancements I'm with the glow, I'm the champ that the fans picked! Hard, rugged, star-studded, and mighty And leavin' you all bloody and makin' you face ugly! Jab, hook, uppercut! Feel my blow when the impact's up your gut You wanna try to beat the champ? You ain't tough enough! I stick ya, move through your best, and I counter-punch! Then I fake for position, aim, hittin' for your brain Cuz I train with the wisdom, gained vision through the pain I will bang through the system, say vicious in the game And I'm back forever, you can't stop my reign! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) Put 'em up show me what you got! I wanna see how you rock, if you great or not Wanna take my spot? Better train to box I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) Rock, ready, don't stop It's gettin' visible over my block I'm locked in a clinch, I'm 'bout to go hard! I was loss, but now I'm back as the champ and boss! (X2) When I break through, I shake fools with great moves And train to stay loose, power stays brute! (Jump!) Hit me if you want, my chin is like granite! Keep throwin' your best, but I'm still left standin'! I rock steady, my heart's saving for fire Call me the trail blazer, I'm takin' this game higher (I'm back!) I move fast like a speed bag! Through your right crosses or your weak jabs! It feels good without the implants in me Here to show the world my skills aren't skin deep My charge in the west be movin' in a frenzy Show 'em I'm the champ, leave assumptions up to injuries! I stay defiant in the sweet science! Ready to rumble in the jungle on these weak lions, yeah! I'm a legend, a street giant Think you can last three rounds against me? Fool, keep tryin'! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) Put 'em up show me what you got! I wanna see how you rock, if you great or not Wanna take my spot? Better train to box I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) Back to rise! Back to glow! Back to fly! Back to soar! Back to war! Let the truth be told! I feel on fire when my passion flow! I'm back to rise! I'm back to glow! I'm back to fly! I'm back to soar! I'm back to war! Let the truth be told! I feel on fire when my passion flow! Put 'em up show me what you got! I wanna see how you rock, if you great or not Wanna take my spot? Better train to box I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop! I'm back to rise! I'm back to glow! I'm back to fly! I'm back to soar! I'm back to war! Let the truth be told! I feel on fire when my passion flow! Let me see what you got! (Jump!) Here it comes! I'm comin' back, to take care of business! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X4) Put 'em up show me what you got! I wanna see how you rock, if you great or not Wanna take my spot? Better train to box I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop! I'm back to RISE! I'm back to GLOW! I'm back to FLY! I'm back to SOAR! I'm back to WAR! Let the truth be TOLD! I feel on fire when my passion FLOW! (X2) Rock, ready, don't stop Rock, ready, don't stop Rock, ready, don't stop Rock, ready, I'm 'bout to go hard (X2) Let's rock! Just play the music! Feel that power, baby! And you don't stop, and you don't stop Feel that power baby! Yeah-yeah Feel that power, baby! And you don't stop, and you don't stop Feel that power baby! Yeah-yeah-yeah C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO Just play the music! Feel that power, baby! And you don't stop, and you don't stop Feel that power baby! Yeah-yeah Feel that power, baby! And you don't stop, and you don't stop Feel that power baby! Yeah-yeah-yeah C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO C to the O to the MBO............ Your Welcome! Thank you Mick Gordon for this awesome song! You are Godlike!!!!!!!! I hope I got most of the words correct. :)P.S I like your throat singing. lol

[@damacattack8434]

+XEpicProdigy99X Mick Gordon is a fucking god!

[@shootingstardragon2799]

And now for the challenger... A former heavyweight champion who 's here to prove he can beat the best of the best even without awesome metal arms! He is TJ COMBOOOOO!

[@ratchetthegalactichero5065]

Shooting star Dragon Death Battle!

[@polanco2011]

That's where I first heard this. It was a kickass battle too

[@sickasshandy3543]

I love the Orchid high note singers in the background, fuckin genius. Not to mention putting the original KI theme in every single theme, good shit mate, true inspiration.

[@ChiefMeat]

I'm from Japan. It's so hard to know anything about KI over here. Anyway, which synthesizer did you use to create this track? ALL sounds sound so...ATTRACTIVE! and which DAW do you use?

[@MickGordon]

All done in FL Studio - mostly Harmor, but there's brass samples and guitar in there too.

[@mikarimex1055]

+Mick Gordon hey, what's up with the rumor of you remaking Riptors theme? Is it true?

[@mikarimex1055]

+Mick Gordon also are you gonna remix It's a Jungle?

[@colonelslanders3955]

+Mika Rimex Unfortunately, Mick Gordon doesn't work on the KI soundtrack anymore.

[@mikarimex1055]

whhhhhyyy!!!? what happen? now its gonna have lame generic music!

[@bzparkes]

Hey Mick, the drop into "feel the power" is amazing, brings back so many memories. Thanks for that one bro!

[@phoenixamber6497]

Top three [subjectively personal] black video game characters: 3: Jax 2: Sgt. Avery Johnson 1: TJ Combo Seriously, this song is amazing. This is definitely TJ's theme, no doubt.

[@therealbahamut]

This song will never stop being incredible.

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

I love the references to TJ's classic themes. This theme didn't need to go so hard, but I'm so happy it did!

[@KingShade1]

This is a fantastic gym song. Gets me so friggin' pumped!!!!

[@DuELeMe]

Amazing theme...!!! good job Mick

[@MickGordon]

+DuELm THANK YOU INTERNET PERSON.

[@SpectralSlugger]

this song is PERFECT for when you play akihiko (A.K.A "The two fisted protein junkie") in persona 4 arena/ultimax

[@charliefoxtrot1929]

Persona Arena 2, with P5 characters in the mix this time?

[@austinreed7343]

Charlie Foxtrot And maybe 1 and 2? Or even a non-Persona SMT guest?

[@PiousPuddle]

Great, now every time I see a boxer match (video game, sports, anime, cartoon, tv show, movie, or just a plain record worldstar street fight) this song is gonna pop up in my head

[@zOMGGaiaOnline]

megalo box immediately comes to mind.

[@giganticomega6821]

Also fun fact: in the Killer instinct 2013 reboot TJ combo was made into both a Boxer and MMA fighter. While in the old games he was boxing with dirty moves thrown in AKA dirty boxing. I'm glad they made the change because this song and TJ Combo can inspire both boxers and MMA fighters to be the best.

[@sod0m]

6:40. Hypest breakdown in any modern fighter. Period.

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

Thanks for loving the song. Mick is a genius. Check out my new gaming album at GameBreakers.bandcamp.com

[@glasshalffullofwhatever3106]

agreed,

[@e-star9967]

*TJ Combo's Comeback Theme!* TJ Combo: I ain't *DONE!!* Balrog: Wait, what?

[@usrhelios]

Yes Death Battle

[@kendellcifuentesjoestar3119]

Literally, One punch of Balrog kills TJ. That's fight are fake.

[@EnderTitan]

Kendell Cifuentes Joestar Someone’s in denial.

[@kendellcifuentesjoestar3119]

@@EnderTitan ¿Por qué estaria en negación? 🤔

[@EnderTitan]

Kendell Cifuentes Joestar Balrog hits harder, yes. But he’s way more sluggish and less calculated in his attacks. TJ might be more fragile but he’s speedy and can also pack quite the punch. Since Balrog can’t possibly hope to predict the every move of an Instinct-activated TJ Combo, I believe it is very reasonable to assume that TJ could win. It would be akin to a David v. Goliath matchup; it may seem like an uphill battle at first, but victory is nevertheless achievable. And also, never underestimate the American spirit. TJ will never surrender; you’d have to kill him, utterly.

[@SketchofGoogle1978]

Killer Instinct needs a SERIOUS COMEBACK!! 2023 is definitely the year for fighting games! Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Tekken 8... Man could you imagine if Killer Instinct was a part of this lineup?? This track forever goes hard! #KeepKIAlive

[@Sekaru17]

Its happening!!!! 10 anniversary update just announced!

[@finoraptorscorner]

Mick Gordon... please compose my entire fucking life!!!!!!

[@cringus8519]

BAMF

[@d3adoni115]

Claro que si campeona!!

[@yashkeshavpatnam1852]

Pretty sure this is it

[@1ztype343]

Mine would be composed of sad piano and laugh tracks

[@gerrywilliams9838]

I love how the lyrics mention actual boxing and kickboxing moves like the clinch and haymakers

[@ryanhoskins458]

*You can accomplish just about anything to a song like this, it's a total banger* 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎧🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@firuzmajid4780]

Who would win? -An entire roaster full of Demons, ghosts, killer robots, and even a Dinosaur. Or -One Boxer boi

[@boomstick5238]

well he also kicks

[@boomstick5238]

@Embodiment of destruction oh thanks for the information

[@somea2v]

My money's on the boxer boi. Every. Single. Time.

[@rnaD86]

@@boomstick5238 Also slams fools through the floor.

[@zach155]

Fuckin' Combo would win.

[@bappojujubes981]

New thumbnail let's go!

[@Krobscorner2006]

Almost to 10 million!

[@WriterKing92]

I'm not gonna lie. I came here to get an idea of Balrog vs. TJ Combo's main song, but I stayed because this is damn catchy and upbeat.

[@AsterBTT]

Yo these new thumbnails go crazy. Much love to Mick and everyone else involved in KI's killer soundrack! #BringBackKI

[@SpiderJer04545]

“Come on tiny! Just you and me!” “Bring it on a$$hole!” -Balrog and TJ Combo exchanging banters

[@dravenmartinez6311]

The death battle was amazing

[@TheBrokenOwl]

They won't stop! How long can this go!?

[@PressRToZeus]

WE'RE GETTING AN UPDATE AFTER 5 YEARS, SUPPORT IS BACK

[@hirumaryuei]

Not only is this flow sick, the boxing references are clean and topical. As a big boxing fan, I was like "dude did he just reference Ali vs. Foreman" which makes me hella hype. Also the cross counter reference "throwin my right cross over your weak jabs" is tight as hell. Love it.

[@azazelsiad3601]

Us to Mick: “Do you really buy into your own hype that much?” Mick: “I AM THE HYPE!”

[@Toromboloize]

Nice shirt!

[@TheShotgunShovel]

That throwback to his KI 2 theme is just a chef's kiss.

[@lordwiedergeboren]

If there is a Killer Instinct tournament in a big major geek con such as NYCC or SDCC, WHY DON'T WE HAVE A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF ALL THE THEMES OF KILLER INSTINCT MICK?! Then, we have this song. Let us see how Omega Sparx takes this song to a concert before and after a Killer Instinct tournament?!

[@MickGordon]

B.T.C. Oh man, I'd love to! I know Omega would be up for it, he'd kill it!

[@haikusfrombuddha]

Mick Gordon make it happen at evo

[@AzurePerpure]

B.T.C. I'm not one for crowdfunding, but I would kickstart the shit out of that.

[@Shuttergun1]

Do it at evo 2015 please mick please

[@NigzBlackman]

Mick Gordon BRUH I'd die. I would so fly in from Canada for that!

[@M_W_L_F]

I can't think of this song without imagining TJ Combo punching off Balrogs head in Death Battle.

[@supervergil13]

"I'm back to RISE" *Balrog's head is flying upwards*

[@mindshuffler3332]

"Excuse me, I'm gonna hurl!"

[@gloriousbeast2548]

SuperVergil13 Yeah, that part was brutal but awesome at the same time.

[@charliefoxtrot1929]

I'm not even going to lie-- as soon as I hear that KI leitmotif under the bridge, I tear up a little because nostalgia is pounding my goddamn face in at that point. Thank you, Mick, for taking my childhood and making it fucking *_killer._*

[@cerorasta]

I discovered this song this month, it is very motivating to train!

[@Bloody-cj2qv]

It's great right? Also, do you have a punching bag?

[@boredstudent]

This one is a banger. Still a banger in 2023. And the lyrics slap hard

[@bahmot9501]

I don't think I've ever vibed to a song *this hard* ! How is every single note on absolute point ?! GOD THIS IS SO GOOD ! Makes me feel like I could run a mile !

[@_altoarcadevere]

this song is how i discover omega sparx and im now headbanging to his song, thank you for this hype and badass music mick and omega!