Mick Gordon - Hinnamatoom (Killer Instinct)

[@kingdemomidas2397]

I am a Native American. Coahuiltecan to be specific. I have been an ambassador between my nation and the Diné (Navajo People) nation for years now. I have sat up in ceremonies from the border of Mexico to the mountains of New Mexico. I have seen the stars on a crisp mountain night, and heard coyotes in the distance in the Mexico desert. I have lived this life of passion and pride for years, and have yet to find a really good song that fits that passion, but Mick, you nailed it. I am very sorrowful to hear what happened to you with the Doom team, but let it be known, you are an *amazing* artist and never forget that. You do all nations proud sir. Blessings to you.

[@GOLFWANG_WANGAA]

LIES

[@kingdemomidas2397]

@@GOLFWANG_WANGAA Facts, you dont know me edgy streetfighter loser.

[@trollking6315]

​@@GOLFWANG_WANGAA Boi you have been trying and failing to make street fighter content for 5 years. Quit hating you edgy fatherless little loser. You are just butthurt you have yet to breech more than low double digits on most of your trashcan button mashing videos and that this guy despite not even making content for years has nearly as many subs as your sorry ass does. Go back and get a better mic you neckbeard white bread boy before you run your mouth.

[@Nverdis]

@@GOLFWANG_WANGAA You're listening to video game music, so can you infer that Demo, the ambassador, also likes video games IE TF2? I don't see anything in that which said ambassadors can't have fun

[@IamaPERSON]

What you described in the paragraph (Seeing the stars on a crisp mountain night) sounds amazing.

[@hyattwarris]

Thunder used to be such a caricature. His new design plus this phenomenal theme make him someone to be proud of.

[@L1701]

The game makers consulted with members of the Nez Perce tribe for his redesign.

[@horustrismegistus1017]

The whole game was caricature.

[@jcplays5831]

That’s when you know they truly cared about this game

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

OG Chief Thunder: Caricature Reboot Chief Thunder: More accurate thanks to advice from the Nez Perce tribe (he even speaks in the Nez Perce language/Nimíipuutimpt)

[@pistolero9836]

@@nicholaslienandjaja1815 Did nobody get the memo that Killer Instinct is supposed to be a cyberpunk setting? I daresay the redesign looks more stereotype than some guy with a feathered mohawk. It's not so bad compared to how they messed up Sabrewulf and Tusk.

[@Vdiffuser]

I don't know what's more impressive: the song itself, or the fact that all the words and instruments are the exact ones used in the tribe Thunder is from. Definitely a step up from the first theme. Bravissimo.

[@deviljho4260]

Yes cuz they had electric guitars and a drum kit back then.

[@MsDopeyy]

HOW dare you doubt our Lord and savior Mick Gordan

[@sirslam2414]

@@deviljho4260 >critical thinking

[@deviljho4260]

Uncle 3-B I was being sarcastic

[@amarmehta01]

0 Sarcasm doesn’t work well with the written word

[@noobdad30]

"I shall henceforth call you Chief, as a sign of great respect to your people." "Thank you sergeant!"

[@RandomBlackGamer]

Gawd I never get tired of this theme

[@Chrundleisme]

I think you meant the whole soundtrack?

[@devinrouse2811]

Yeah

[@TheHeartlessAlchemist]

I know right

[@acemarvel1564]

He’s Always making eagle proud

[@cesarsolis5449]

And now? V:

[@slashbash1347]

What I learned from this character and this theme: If you're going to write about a culture that's not your own, research the hell out of it. You'll get good results.

[@gjtrue]

Agreed. I love Chief Thunder and even his original design back in the original Killer Instinct due to nostalgic bias. But I also can understand why it was altered into something far more respectful (though I've seen FAR worse and more offensive). And lets be real, this new design is far more badass and even somewhat similar. ❤‍🔥

[@mikec.8604]

@@gjtrue yo man, well said !

[@conraad10]

As a Native American of the Blackfoot Tribe I approve this track. The Great Spirit has blessed you with the talent to make amazing soundtracks Mick Gordon.

[@wagonburner509]

Lier no native listens to this weird shit unless your emo or something

[@hectorcolin2008]

How do Blackfoot people call themselves?

[@Blu3Forever]

Never noticed this until now, but the pipes melody is basically the KI theme at a slower tempo... amazing how well it fits in. Great work Mick :)

[@MickGordon]

+Barry Gilkes Yay! Someone finally got it! Great job man! Here, have a chocolate chip cookie - (:.')

[@Fuzunga]

+Barry Gilkes Oh shit, you're right! How did he manage to make it sound so different?

[@MickGordon]

Fuzunga Psychojet.

[@AnthroArcade]

_MIND FUCKING BLOWN_ _Niko Linni_

[@Casandraelf]

are those specific pipes just incapable of hitting the pitches required to accurately get the KI theme out, hence why it's hard to pick out? i think i can hear what you mean. i can kinda hear it when i hum the KI theme and compare it to what i hear, so it could be that those pipes aren't built to hit those specific pitches for one reason or another, either intentionally or by accident

[@Atrac89]

Mick Gordon is a genius.

[@SaltTheFries86]

Yes, he is!

[@lilwyvern4]

One of my new top composers, up there with Grant Kirkhope and Stuart Chatwood.

[@Mohammed-gg1lv]

STUART FUCKIN CHATWOOD!

[@Vengeful_Spectre0420]

I'm a part of the standing rock reservation of North Dakota, I'm partially a Lakotan speaker and I'm half Native American, when my now deceased culture teacher Earl Bullhead heard this, he said it was outstanding and was like a blessing came true, this was when i was in the 5th grade, i showed this to other Lakotan's, they were astonished and mesmerized, anyway, thanks for making this song Mick Gordon, you help me bring back memories

[@conraad10]

As a Proud Native American of both the Blackfoot and Cherokee tribes, I commend this!

[@mrsjones4034]

Same

[@johnnyd1824]

I second this as a fellow Blackfoot tribe descendant

[@orenekete]

As a Native American.. I ABSOLUTELY APPROVE OF THIS!!

[@hibikiyamada]

I REALLY like the idea of a tribe using a bunch of electric guitars as a common tribe instrument....

[@awesome15902]

Listen to the song of my people.....AND ROCK OUT!

[@x.kalibre]

I'm actually very, very happy to read this ^^

[@orenekete]

Happy to read what?

[@x.kalibre]

Well... everything, actually. I was answering your first post, but the other posts were nice too! :P

[@JoseGonzalezIII]

Something cool about this theme is an indy pro wrestler, Hania the Howling Huntress, uses this as her entrance music and I almost immediately pointed it out.

[@SaiKisaragi]

She must be like the Native American John Cena.

[@JoseGonzalezIII]

+Sai Kisaragi Look up Athena vs Hania in a TLC match. She's a tough little girl

[@SaiKisaragi]

***** XD I think I found my new WWE

[@JoseGonzalezIII]

Sai Kisaragi Was it good? (:

[@SaiKisaragi]

***** It was great :D

[@mauryj.3415]

This song made cry a Lil bit.

[@TheSurefireGamer]

+Hector Al Two words: Manly Tears

[@leonheartgaming6356]

+The SureFire Gamer Musicians call that "Connecting"; As a musician, that's what you seek to do with your audience, you want to reach out and touch them. You want to share the spirit of music with them, and you want to connect your essence to them. This song calls to your spirit, you can feel the power of it, it's a powerful emotion, isn't it? fight to keep it, this sort of sensitivity is found in natural born virtuosos, perhaps you should look at picking up an instrument? There could be a genius dormant inside of you, who has yet to awaken.

[@MattDoesLife539]

+Nathan Leon This theme is officially my new gym workout theme.

[@DesertRainReads]

Hector Al easy, when something moves you emotionally, sometimes you find yourself lost in that emotion. I can totally understand why this guy was moved to tears. The way this song is composed is just amazing, it is a beautiful fusion of traditional Native American chanting and crunchy heavy metal at its finest. Never heard anything like this in my life and honestly it blew my mind.

[@ScreenPeekCity05]

Same, it always makes me emotional❤

[@Crawver]

Hey Mick, I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I just want to say that the music you brought to KI was phenomenal. You're what tipped it from a good game to a fantastic game for me, and I'm going to sorely miss you for season 3. I can only hope your replacement has an iota of your talent.

[@MickGordon]

Thanks so much!

[@matthardybroken1846]

+Manuel Rodríguez Kim Wu theme is sick the best so far

[@GeneralELL]

+Crawver Mick I think your OST for KI is the best one for a fighting game since The King of Fighters 96'. Great, great job. Congratulations and thank you.

[@matthardybroken1846]

+General ELL you mean since Street Fighter: The Third Strike

[@karate8444]

+Manuel Rodríguez Rash has the beat theme in the game

[@NarutooftheRasengan]

This is the kind of song that makes me want to stand in a storm and roar to the sky.

[@mikailthomas1466]

Um...really? I mean I understand what you are trying to say but do you really want to do that?

[@OGXenos]

@@mikailthomas1466 I mean, once you get used to being wet, standing inside a torrential downpour is actually kinda therapeutic. So often we run through rain and avoid it that simply accepting it is a unique experience you don't often get a chance to have. You also get to see your surroundings in a different way, if that's the sort of thing you enjoy. It's not that bad, and there's no real risk of something like pneumonia unless you stay out FAR too long or don't properly dry off afterwards.

[@TSE_WOODY]

xdude228 you have an anime profile picture, dont kid anyone that you actually go outside

[@SWY1356]

@@TSE_WOODY "ThIS GuY gOt AniME PiCtUrE hE'S OpiNiOns DoN'T MaTTeR " yea you sure know alot about people and how they live do ya

[@AnthroArcade]

"Can you hear me that when it starts to rain ,everything's the same?" _Niko Linni_

[@curtisd88]

I didn't think it was possible to blend Native American with rock music, but then Mick Gordon happened.

[@PHeMoX]

He wasn't the first, but yeah, it does blend amazingly well. :)

[@SUPERLINKX2]

+curtisd88 LIsten to Orphan Wolf Legend: Bonds from Asura's wrath.

[@digitalquarternote]

+curtisd88 Also highly recommend the band Tomahawk, the album Anonymous is a great blend. but i agree, Mick did a fine-arse job with this ost

[@colorfulmonochrome3337]

curtisd88 Metal, not rock.

[@lukepantera6240]

curtisd88 as if you thought of blending the 2 genres...

[@isaacgrainger5432]

I’m Native American song makes me proud for having this Sioux and Assiniboine blood in me

[@alexbartha274]

this was made with nez perce music and lyrics though

[@HurtboxTV]

Mick Gordon, one of the few people who is actually able to make an 8 string sound good and not just Djent. Also Mick please, you're not supposed to make players emotional during a fight. This theme is way to much for mah feels to handle.

[@GymmyRhys]

why does everyone on the Internet put 'to' instead of 'too'...

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

The Freeman Initiative- Possibly autocorrect? But I've been asking the same question myself for awhile, now.

[@jasonlobo2350]

The Freeman Initiative I like how you replied a 3 year old tread only to be a grammar Nazi xD

[@milosmacura5733]

TREAD you say?

[@lukecage1453]

@@milosmacura5733 🤔

[@courage8255]

This song makes me even more proud for being a Native American. Thanks, mick!

[@deviljho4260]

The Dracobirthstonian racist

[@unlimitedkuudere2381]

The Dracobirthstonian wtf

[@CBRN-115]

Thank god I didn't have to see the comment. Anyways, be proud of your ancestry. Your culture is what makes the world nore interesting

[@vintagechess1916]

I wish I was Native American

[@SMiki55]

@@hinocka @Big-T I mean, native cultures are cool, but I don't think you'd like to live in a reservation. Settlers enclosed indigenous inhabitants of the land in what are basically rural ghetto slums.

[@-Gurza-]

Oh my god... the riff change right after the break around 3:37, and how the chanting vocals mend with it; I'm actually tearing up here...

[@Harrytmik]

You know the music is more than good when it Strucks a nerve and makes you cry outta nowhere.

[@wh3nderson95]

I'm a Native American and I have to say Mick, thank you for your fantastic talent for composing music. Normally, I don't like Native characters in games since they always are treated like stereotypes but that happens in any fighting game. Nightwolf never synced with me and T. Hawk makes me gag. But you went beyond just making a generic track. I just wondered what kind of experience it was when you recorded this. Again, I love the music and your worth ethic. I am excited to see what more projects you make in the future. :-)

[@kR-qj7rw]

I forgot the name of it but he went to record the chants to real natives thunder is supposed to be They went all out on ki lol

[@samfish5500]

Thunder is the best Native american character in a video game

[@Alexcobra861]

check Rick Strowd from Real Bout Fatal Fury is a no-stereotype Native and is a Cool Character!

[@turbochad69]

Cool bro. Awesome.

[@DAGGR]

Im Native American as well. And I have to say, this song makes me feel like a badass

[@CreeTheChroma]

As someone who aspires to be a story teller for the Turtle Mountain Band, just like my grandpa, hearing this just feels so powerful and makes me feel proud.

[@SuperLumianaire]

I love how heroic this track sounds.

[@Zkeleton969]

Now THIS is how you respect a culture while also making them AWESOME.

[@aaronmartel9355]

I'm a Native American I Love This Song Thanks Mick Gordon 🤘

[@fennel6921]

i found out a couple years ago that my grandpa is from the nez perce tribe, and when i mentioned it to a friend they sent me this song... its so good!!!!!! i wanna cry a bit!!!!!!!!!!!

[@x.kalibre]

Wow... just realized I'd pay good money to see Killer Instinct: The Rock Opera. Food for thought, Mick! :P

[@RuffWarl0ck]

They should play some Killer Instinct songs at Video Games Live!

[@x.kalibre]

+Nathan Lemuel Yeah, that would be awesome :D I only didn't mention it straight away 'cos Mick's instruments are less common in VGL shows, but hey, a guy can dream ^^

[@AjiruChanWorld]

Let's dream together, bro! :'c I wanna listen to this KI' s OST really loud and show them to my friends. One must share awesome music n_n

[@randomguy6679]

José Pestana apparently Mick plays every game he does the soundtrack for before it's released, and he tries to beat them on the highest difficulties.

[@x.kalibre]

So cool =) Never doubted Mick could be a hardcore gamer at heart ^^

[@XxhadoukenxX]

I was going on a run today with this track playing. I was getting tired and wanted to quit. As soon as 4:20 hit, it was like the spirit of God entered me. Started tearing up and everything. I got a second wind from that.

[@RKosmik]

Thunder has been my favorite character in KI and when I heard this for the first time at PAX I lost my mind. I would watch match after match just so I can hear the tune playing even though people were talking in the background lol. I just want to say thank you for this piece its truly remarkable and I don't want anyone else doing KI music but you Mick. You better stick till Season 3 or else! Words can't express how great this is. You made us KI fans happy again :)

[@dreriggins5089]

Can wait for you to do TJ...19:54 hype

[@du0lol]

So what did you think of Combo's theme?

[@thekilleravocado3836]

combo's theme is very good and i like it a lot

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

one thing i love about the Killer instinct soundtrack is that all of the songs sound distinct from eachother, sure many of them use similar instruments, but majority of them have their own identity, example, warlord (spinal), Hinnamatoom (thunder), and icehaven (tusk) they all can be put under the banner of "metal" but they all are different and distinct

[@chaoswarpriest4242]

I'm mostly native American and this song just makes me feel like someone attached jumper cables to me and a Lamborghini. Mick you are amazing man, nuff said.

[@03blaird]

It should be illegal for someone to be this talented! Amazing work!

[@kiraaaaqueen]

Killer Instinct: Fighting game or Musical? Seriously tho, this songs are fucking amazing

[@EternumTagerMain]

BOTH!!!

[@xWagnerPlaguesx]

Fighting musical

[@RosencrantzxGuildenstern]

Honestly I'd watch the shit out of an actual Killer Instinct musical.

[@ZeroBeat1]

Yes.

[@sharless1]

Mick Gordan is a god..nuff said

[@kappakiev9672]

I have the sudden to climb a mountain in the middle of a huge thunderstorm and shout, "FOOGA TIWAAAAH!"

[@miguelortiz9230]

You gotta have that YOGA FEVAH!

[@TheCartoonGamer8000]

Oh man, this is now my favourite track in the game.

[@AshyGr33n]

But...but Jago theme tho!

[@coldbloodedtony]

Jago's theme doesn't touch this sorry my friend.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

Fulgore Hype, nuff said

[@Annihilator27]

artistafrustrado1 FOR FULGORNIA!!!

[@swordsman09]

But...but Spinal theme tho!

[@Killerrayzz]

Someone break Mick's combo before he unleashes Jago's theme on us. Our ears are not prepared!

[@Rapitor]

He will just counterbreak with Sabrewulf's.

[@Neon-yj9xw]

Rapitor nah, that's a triple Ultra

[@ChiotVulgaire]

I'm not sure what I love more: how badass and awesome this song is, or that you guys did your homework on the particular tribe to make the character and theme more authentic.

[@laurentiusmcmxcv]

KI 2013 is the greatest love letter the fighting genre ever had, blending music to well...fighting

[@doughunter4498]

2:41 to 5:00 makes me feel like i take on the world. Brings me to tears everytime. All my fears, self doubts and self hatred goes away and i am one with myself

[@WhyAreYouGhe]

Who is this Mick Gordon and why is he not the god of music we all bow down to ?

[@francoburciaga5912]

+Derrick Hayden But he is, have a seat brother, you are one of us now

[@eg0zb]

I would gladly give him my newborn if it meant more music

[@WhyAreYouGhe]

Golden Robodude Begone! heathen.

[@big-al-montaugh]

Golden Robodude David Wise > Uematsu

[@NodDisciple1]

I hope you're going to let have Frank Kelpacki have a place at the table too. D: He's also great, fam.

[@majorastorm]

3:38 Lifting during this part of the song is incredible!

[@perdedoronline]

Sioux, Cherokee, Lakota, and Seminole pride here 💯💕

[@URBANDRAGON999]

As the true blood of this land... native to the cherokee tribe I honor this track and it's creator 🔥 🙏🏾🔥... feathers up✊🏾.. because we're waking up!!!

[@turbochad69]

M8t your tribe probably killed another one just to take it’s land lmao. There ain’t nothing native about that bro, lol.

[@YouGuessIGuess]

This track fills me with hope. It's hard, it's heroic, and the respect towards the tribe that inspired it is evident. Truly one of Mick's best songs, and definitely the one that has the most emotional impact on me.

[@WeHaveShredAtHome]

I could listen to an entire album of this kinda stuff. Primal, heavy, and beautiful. Gives me chills.

[@blackcowboymusic]

This song deserves millions of views, my personal favorite of all the fighters

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

Probably my second favorite theme but it's really close The singing is beautiful and hearing the story if how it came together it's so cool getting the pax crowd in in it

[@Gigatless]

Two reasons to buy Killer Instinct: 1. Mick Gordon 2. Celldweller

[@sassyimps]

3. Spinal

[@spooky882]

mick gordon is good person who made doom music but killer instinct is overall not that good.

[@SUPERLINKX2]

@@spooky882naah it is that good though

[@Dhampire1976]

Ignore the rage bait guys. These people get more and more less creative as the years progress. Enjoy the game,it's free and entirely worth it

[@spooky882]

@@Dhampire1976 what's the point of me being creative? Killer instinct is the worst fighting game franchise I ever played, tekken or mortal kombat are far superior than it

[@colonelslanders3955]

Every time I hear this song, I become full of adrenaline!

[@grediredi85]

You and me both man! I need this soundtrack so damn bad!!!!!!

[@sergiolwm6792]

I've listen to this song every morning and every night and will continue till my passing day. It's truly once in life that has my heart and soul. Thank Mr. Gordon.

[@silentgaming4209]

This song gives me life

[@dirtydiesel1149]

Oh man! This is just to good. It makes me feel FREE!

[@dirtydiesel1149]

*too

[@mnemnoth]

Your a real one Mick.. don't listen just keep doing your thing... Massive respect.

[@davecrupel2817]

long time metalhead. I never pictured tribal music being mixed with metal or hard rock before. You've done a remarkable job of sparking that mix, Michael. Well done. I do hope to see other bands take from this excellent piece, and build on this new "tribal metal" would definitely make for an interesting listen.

[@x.kalibre]

Yeah, there's a lot of folk culture that blends awesomely with metal. =) Don't know if you already know them, or if you're into Asian culture, but you might give Chthonic a try. Broken Jade is my favorite piece from them, it's just amazing how symphonic black merges with asian instruments so powerfully ^^

[@SeppukuAddict]

Listen to Amorphis for Finnish folk music combined with metal.

[@davecrupel2817]

Giantdad Lives Ensiferum introdiced me to that one, already. But i will give that band a try. Thanks. :)

[@tendernuggetz6896]

You've never heard of Sepultura? Fair enough, but stuff like this is badass.

[@weir-t7y]

Folk meshes with metal perfectly

[@HurtboxTV]

This has to be my absolute favorite track in the game. It's just to good. It has to many things that are good about it.

[@SubzeroCage]

This song is badass I love 2:06 the way he sings, does anyone know more songs like this?

[@Lymbros]

I'm 18 years old, an aspiring actor and music producer and as a kid; SF2 and KI were the two foremost games I grew up with and I'd go on training mode just to listen to the soundtracks which I fell in love with and even to this day I still rock them tunes out on my phone, practicing them on piano to when I'll eventually mix them. Just want to say, you literally are the best Mick Gordon and your work has been incredible and inspiring especially when you're involved with so many genres! When I first heard this song originally, I tried everything just focus past the gameplay and commentary and literally cried at the song because it reminds of all the Native music I grew up with such as Tatanka or Sacred Spirit. I and many others are very grateful to the work you've produced. To most it's just music, but to us it represents nostalgia, euphoria and a pleasing experience to the ears. Also your soundcloud is where it started for me, thanks a lot Mr. Gordon! And apologies for the long paragraph, it's just to nice to write out feelings once in a while. P.S. shameful promotion my music on soundcloud is available for feedback, it's not great but it's there under Lymbros...

[@eliasceron4103]

I like how games soundtracks sound way better then music u hear in tv and radio

[@grediredi85]

+Elias Ceron This song needs to be played on public radio :)

[@Criterion515]

It doesn't get the play or respect it deserves. Someone will ask me what music I like, and at any given time I might be listening to soundtracks and tell them it's game music and they will just look at me like I just grew 5 heads or something.

[@laurentiusmcmxcv]

"Music needs to have lyrics, y do u listen to ringtones?"

[@tydyman2003]

Then quit listening to the radio

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

@@laurentiusmcmxcv cuz they sound good

[@jamesemory8781]

The section at 3:20 may be one of the most badass things I've ever heard.

[@reignman2103]

One of my gym tracks here. Facilitates laser-like focus and tranquility. I can't explain it

[@MistahMex]

This song has everything: badass choir/vocals, goosebumps inducing flutes and the Imagine dragons like theme :D

[@JerimiahStudios]

The PERFECT composer for Killer Instinct

[@marijandesin8226]

Mick you are in tune with the cosmos! Has it spoken to you lately? We're waiting for you to come down from the hill and spread the news!

[@rfdgaming88]

It's 2022 and I stil blast the KI soundtrack! I've been a fan since the 90's of KI, playing in the arcades and so on and so forth. I've been a metal musician for 20 years straight and have always very much enjoyed your work man!

[@mikailthomas1466]

The flute just pierced through everything

[@chazzwozzio]

We need more heavy metal with native american culture mixed in!

[@favianrodriguez6896]

Years later and still enjoying this track. Definitely would have made a good cameo on the new Prey movie haha

[@ethanarnold4441]

I don't know how Mick Gordon made this song, but it's AWESOME! This is one the most beautiful and badass songs I've ever heard!

[@EclipseHedgehog]

still a phenomenal theme after nearly 5 years and dare I say the best one out of the entire soundtrack. i wont forget falling more in love with it after hearing 2:00 for the first time. so powerful, beautiful and emotional it could bring a tear to the eye.

[@alphawolf4714]

It is supremely difficult to have both a feeling of freedom, and aggression, from one musical score. Mick, you're a legend my dude.

[@JacobMinger]

Mick Gordon you are quickly becoming one of my favorite composers. I Love every song on this Killer Instinct soundtrack. However this has always been a favorite, and I can't believe there's so much here that I didn't originally hear.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

Beautiful

[@dreamgzer]

You have very quickly become one of my favorite composers. Keep it up, love your sound across all your styles!

[@DanielQualls-7777]

Im proud to be a Native American because of this. LOOK AT WHAT OUR PEOPLE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!

[@mosesjones5376]

This theme was already epic to begin with. I wonder how I survived hearing this version.

[@mosesjones5376]

The interesting thing is that I have always imagined the soundtrack to have almost the exact same structure as this. (The extended lead in to Thunders old theme, and then the cut to the lead in to the "16 hit combo" theme. ) Of course, I did not anticipate the extra layers and enhancements.

[@catmonkshiro]

seriously man... you overhauled Thunder's theme and gave it new life... you did a phenomenal job on all the KI tracks... I'm officially a Mick Gordon Fanboy now :P but yeah, you kick ass and mix some DAMN good music, keep rockin it ^^

[@DesertRainReads]

I have to say I love this song. It is incredible in how accurate it captures Nez Perce chants and flawlessly mixes them with some crunchy guitar and drums. The entire Killer Instinct soundtrack is also just incredible. Mick Gordon you have become one of my favorite composers dude. It helps that the game itself is just incredible to boot.

[@oldspice051]

Thunder is a pretty cool character. I just read the novella, and the way it depicted him was epic. Mira, one of the antagonists of the game, compared him in physique and presence to a mountain. So she summoned a swarm of Wendigos to distract him, but he just glared and said “I do not fear the flesh eaters.” Then he started carving his way through them.

[@derrickhaggard]

I remember that definitely one of the coolest things that happened in the KI 2013 storyline. Basically Thuner saw the hoard of cannibal demons coming towards him glared at them like a badass stated that he wasn't afraid of them and then took them all down single handedly like the badass protagonist that he is.

[@maliciousmaladies]

I can never thank you enough for not only bringing my childhood back with one of the most important aspects of this series, but for doing such an unbelievably amazing job that I still get chills listening to these tracks even after I've heard them hundreds of times now.

[@Keith8675]

Second only to Spinals theme cause viking war chants are my weakness. Adore the work Mick. Here's hoping we hear more of your work.

[@manueldesant4849]

mick gordon are you ever gonna perform this tracks live all K.I. repertua ... i would love to attend to such an amazing concert

[@CodyRockLee13]

+Manuel Desant I would pay a completely irrational amount of money I don't have to attend this concert, and I would never, ever regret such a decision.

[@czikkanhardt4750]

3:20 legitimately makes my hair stand on end, every time and 3:40 makes my eyes water like an adrenaline rush.

[@LampreyKisses]

If I ever made a game, I'd want M. Gordon to compose the soundtrack.

[@thidavannsoth1440]

This is the COOLEST Native American (Rock) music, I ever hear! I would actually play this in repeat mode as a "worked-out" jam, everyday!

[@ahlamhossain7906]

It's criminal how small the amount of likes are ! This is awesomeness galore!! So underrated! It deserves better!!

[@Ryotaiku]

Killer Instinct has a better and more diverse cast than Overwatch.

[@Lazuli04]

and has been around alot longer

[@JazzyFiz]

Um probably because killer instinct is a fighting game not a hero shooter

[@JosephFlores-yn4yi]

@@JazzyFiz and? I mean no one is stoping you from putting velociraptors, werewolfs and aliens into an FPS

[@JazzyFiz]

@@JosephFlores-yn4yi ok?

[@yeetmcskeet1446]

@@JazzyFiz paladins have a lovecraft worm as a hero, anything is possible

[@Reaper978]

The passion is so huge I’m blown away. I don’t know much about my heritage, but I know that I have at least some Native American blood. I’ve been told that I am descended from a Native American princess called White Wing who is Chinook if I’m not mistaken. I also have two molars with three prongs on them. I don’t know if that has anything to do with Native American heritage but I’ve been told it is. I’d like to get in contact with Native Americans and perhaps those I am descended from but I don’t know where to start. I take passion and communing with nature very seriously. I’m very interested in meeting like-minded people with passion and creativity but I don’t really know where to find them. And yeah, this is a great track 😊

[@PeFoTiSMeNoSsS]

BEST KI SOUNDTRACK !

[@KenzoSSW]

My top five themes of killer instinct. 5.Main Theme 4.Orchid's Theme 3.Jago's Theme 2.Shadow Jago's theme 1.Thunder's theme

[@mrplant6990]

But fulgore

[@Farscryer0]

+Rocket Dash (XxRocketDashxX) But Maya...

[@KenzoSSW]

+Farscryer0 fulgore is a bunch of heavy metal which i like but not so much as for maya i onlyblike 16 hit combo theme.

[@NotsoseriousNick]

+Rocket Dash (XxRocketDashxX) You're forgetting about Aganos' and Cinder's themes there, mate.

[@EternumTagerMain]

Making a list of themes of KI is really hard.

[@oniemployee3437]

This is the kind of music that makes me interested in Native American culture and customs. So many awe-inspiring things to discover in the more classical (and to me, outlandish) civilisations like the Norsemen, Celts and Native Americans. Let's hope that one day I'll be able to learn more about their old ways.

[@CyberDragonEX13]

6 years later and I still want lyrics to this or at the very least a translation of what's being said.

[@acearsenal9407]

Eagle would be proud

[@CDC1357]

I wonder if there will ever be eagle as himself and not fulgore? Idk, omen and shadow jago are the same people so maybe it can happen with a separate eagle and fulgore.

[@acearsenal9407]

Holy Gaming Eagle is dead though so I dont see how,Closest we could get would be a if anything the closest we could get would be a eagle skin and voice on thunder or fulgore

[@CDC1357]

***** Well if his body is intact somewhere maybe. I do want more story and coverage on Eagle/Fulgore tho

[@acearsenal9407]

Holy Gaming His body cant be intact since they used his brain in fulgore.

[@CDC1357]

***** I mean if they preserved it like by freezing it.

[@isaacclarke195]

Mick. Never stop making music. Easily one of my favorite soundtracks for any game I’ve played.

[@Rhino-n-Chips]

The album's on spotify now, when I found out it was like finding presents under the christmas tree as a kid. This song and The Tiger Warrior sound...what's the word... Oh yeah, *_GODLIKE_*

I really LOVE what you did with Thunder!!! Those flutes, this melody... If you see her, thank Jessica Andersen for her performance.

[@reblaw89]

Passing by to remember that nice goosebumps from my younghood, this track still rules!! This one inspired a lot of my work, channel and my composition style. SO yeah....thank you!

[@BatistaTheAnimal45]

I swear, listening to this song gives me an epic sense of euphoria that is so fucking soul drilling. It's too deep for words and It literally makes me WANT to be bigger and better in life. Holy shit, I fuck with this song heavy.

[@pinkgem82]

best fighting music ever made in my opion

[@tusheschannel]

The whole games soundtrack is amazing, so many tracks tell a totally different story, and this one fits Thunder perfect - you can hear the wild winds, the strength, the spirit, the raw POWER in the music, yet it's not angry, hostile or aggressive, it suits this Native Americans bold, proud warrior spirit perfectly. Beautiful :-)