Mick Gordon - The Instinct (Killer Instinct)

Music composed, performed and mixed by Mick Gordon.
Featuring themes by Robin Beanland and Graeme Norgate.
Twitter: / mick_gordon
Facebook: / mickgordonmusic
Purchase Killer Instinct for Xbox One here: amzn.to/1so7wWj
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[@UselessSpork]

"i take noises and make other noises"- mick gordon for president 2012

[@101jir]

Works for other politicians =D

[@cypher2194]

HE WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!

[@ncux13]

MAKE NOISES GREAT AGAIN!

[@deviljho4260]

When did mick say this?

[@shiruba7019]

@@deviljho4260 it's in his channel description

[@thejman5683]

Fun fact: Mick Gordon was a HUGE fan of the original games, and wanted to pay as much tribute to them as possible, which might be why this soundtrack is so godly

[@Medlek]

not to mention the fact that, you know, MICK GORDON IS THE GOAT 🤟🤟🤟

[@nerdstrangler4804]

Probably wasn't creaming his pants over KI at 12, as much as you want to believe.

[@nickjones8619]

Just got Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition and hearing this theme made me go "wow, I haven't heard something this epic since I played DOOM!" ... And then, of course, I find out the reason for that... Lol. Phenomenal work.

[@dublades]

You made my day :D

[@ianstrijker9576]

this also happens when you play stick war and age of war. the best song composed by the same composer. (in that case it was waterflame) mick is just amazingly good at what he does

[@spooky_electric]

It's great, but it's kind of just a remix of the original from back in like 1995 or whenever though. Stellar remix though.

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mick groodn

[@sirbananajr2261]

Yea mick gorden did killer instincts themes and doom lol

[@jcplays5831]

This game came out 10 years ago, and it still one of the most polished and kinetic fighting games I’ve ever played

[@whatsappprofile8043]

This game is much older

[@SupremeDarkKnight]

​@@whatsappprofile8043not this version! It was released in 2013!

[@Creepy_LeRoi]

best fighter ever!

[@dhruvsharma6826]

Other games shy away from open ended combos and put limits and restrictions to balance the game... This game allows for ultimate freedom of expression and allows you to combo everything into everything else. It's so bold and radical. It was in the 90s and it remains till date. There is nothing like this game - and fighting games will forever owe a great deal to this legendary "franchise" of just 3 games - 3 were more than enough to cement its place in the annals of fighting game history. I would love an update tho 😂 I think the only real challenge that future installments of this game face is that KI 2013 is just so good - where do they go from here ? How can they improve something so unique and near perfect ? Only time will tell...

[@ocelotxp]

You'd never know it was made on a shoestring budget

[@FanosSlapVt]

Oh yeah Mick just saying - If I ever win the Lottery I'm going to reboot Primal Rage and you are going to make every track. Non-negotiable

[@TheSurefireGamer]

Kickstart that sh*t!

[@lucianstorm4892]

WHY ARENT WE FUNDING THIS?

[@MonkeySharkPro]

Darklurkr I'll help with concept art!

[@jakedeerberg3376]

Yo need a story guy? Im down

[@DesertRainReads]

Jake Deerberg I can work with that too. Why not?

[@marcos.sanchez]

Still rocking out 2022. Thank you Mick!

[@naotecurto]

Almost 2024 and I still come back for more!

[@Cara_Aleatorio29]

2024 is still rocking out pretty much very well 💀😎

[@Mikey_Storm]

2024❤

[@FreshFromThaDeli]

I wish Netherrealm learns from their mistake and hires you for the music in MK12.

[@ivanyy]

I can´t believe that they said no to this legend

[@ItsButterBean1020]

Bruh imagine this man doing a heavy metal theme for Shao Kahn or techno synth for Sektor

[@sushigimme]

Yeah man, their art and animation department has been awesome but their writing and music staff are underwhelming lately. At least in the early MK games, the music was still memorable. MK11 is the epitome of lazy, convoluted writing and half-assed musical scores. The music in MK11 almost feels like a bootleg version of the Avengers theme at times. Come to think of it, MK: Aftermath is also like a lazy writer's version of Endgame.

[@spector1246]

@@sushigimme Animation? Have you looked at the D3s?

[@ivanyy]

@@spector1246 I think he means the cutscenes, intros and outros. The characters can look a bit weird during certain attacks in gameplay

[@Impalingthorn]

3:54 KILLER INSTINCT

[@rolandocuriel1022]

3:53

[@keyblade126]

Mick Gordon, you did a fantastic job.

[@PapaCatto]

#MickGordonForPresident

[@MickGordon]

+DragonStar #Removed because reality got weirder.

[@PapaCatto]

Mick Gordon His special moves should be about building walls and throwing out small loans of a million dollars X3

[@DesertRainReads]

Mick Gordon if only so I can give him a rightful Ultra Combo to his ass.

[@MickGordon]

IcedEarthaholic Yeah I was totally joking too. Oops.

[@chuckybyas]

What a way to find out you were the composer for DOOM 4. I was listening to the DOOM track and I wanted to listen to this afterwards because I thought it sounded like your work. A short trip to your twitter and BAM, of course you were the composer for both games. Thanks for being an artist, and looking forward to hearing your work when DOOM releases.

[@TheUnrevolutionized]

You should hear his work for the Wolfenstein: The New Order soundtrack. 'specially "The New Order", "Herr Fraust", "Prototype", and "The Partisan". They're beautiful.

[@MickGordon]

+TheUnrevolutionized Thanks man! Herr Faust was written by Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah - he's the most amazing dude you'll ever meet!

[@fortminor85]

When the time comes, to create music to an awesome movie about gamers vs invaders (minus Adam Sandler), You're the man who can make it happen.

[@mjfame]

"I Hear That Asteroids Machine Calling My Name From The Gameroom ..."

[@Rubicon_621]

they should doom 4 theme you know what i mean

[@predac0nmiami]

It's 2019 and this song still makes me cry, Mick Gordon is an absurdly talented human being

[@gjhoward]

I come back to Mick's work time and again when I need to pump myself up.

[@apollo1700]

It's 2020 and DooM: Eternal is out. Mick is still a fucking god.

[@Gamesta100]

He's one thing that makes me proud to be Australian lol

[@pavelkorchagin8760]

@@Gamesta100 is it bad to live in Australia?

[@pavelkorchagin8760]

@@Gamesta100 im from Russia and want to move there

[@HC-qc5rp]

5:44 is my favorite character select theme ever. It’s not that complicated, but it’s a powerful, hard-hitting remix of a classic perfect for the modern age of KI. It’s gotten me pumped every match for years.

[@actuallynotsteve]

I'm 3 years late but just realized that Matt McMuscles uses it for his transitions, always assumed it was a wrestling theme.

[@nefariousnilbog]

100% agreed. I can remember it from the Arcades, with FIGHT ON blaring out of the cabinet.

[@nub0rn]

The Killer Instinct drop at 3:55 hit me so unexpected, I actually had tears in my eyes. I was so not prepared for this.

[@101jir]

The game, music, and characters all reflect the human condition so beautifully. Every day is a battle for our very spirit, between our better and our crueler natures, and there is no guarantee which will win, we just have to keep fighting. Ourselves, the mistakes of others, our past, and for everyone's future. I'm on the verge of tears just writing this. But the characters each are powerful, profound representations. ARIA, for example, represents the state: a constructed entity meant to "protect humanity." However, the vagueness of its directives often leads to collective safety at the expense of human rights.

[@rafik1350]

​@@101jir mf smoked a joint

[@101jir]

@@rafik1350 I deserved that one. No offense taken

[@blakeniblett9498]

I have clicked your timestamp five times now and each time it triggers goosebumps. You are objectively correct, in my book.

[@shadowstorm79mc]

This music is the reason why I played the original killer instinct the very first time I ever played it it came on while I was walking by the original killer instinct cabinet in my local arcade I was drawn to it like a moth to the flame and if I had never had that experience and was walking by somebody about to play the new ki and heard this music it would still have the same effect you have done a wondrous job with both enhancing the musicality of the peace while still keeping its original feel and intensity mad respect given bro from all of us in the killer instinct community thank you so much

[@MickGordon]

ROCK.

[@mrtko2010]

Mick Gordon MAN THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@Keanotix]

Mick Gordon When you sat there, listening to the final build, hearing this song, did you not feel like an absolute GOD??!!!? Did you not just jump up, maniacal laughter echoing the halls punctuated with screams of "Its Alive!" "It's ALIIIIIIIVVVVVEEEE!!!!" No? Just Me? Ok? -_-

[@ken51O]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. The original game brought back so many memories in the arcade back in 96 or so. You’re version of this song blew me away! Great work! Looking forward to hearing what else you got!

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mick grodon

[@vulcan422]

*Coming to your home in 2021, POWERED BY TWITCH RIVALS!*

[@logicmage241]

*Max presents* ... *KILLER INSTINCT*

[@DWN-024ShadowMan]

I WAS THERE WATCHING 🤩

[@frankpuzziferroii581]

Yo I watched that shit live, so fucking bonkers

[@ulinkcl6423]

✌

[@AndyLeeVlogs]

Ok

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Let's be real here: the music and voiceovers during the fighting and even the menus is what makes this game such a spectacle to watch and hear.

[@thebaconlife1881]

This soundtrack is legendary

[@TheQuarterGuy]

"Coming to your home in 2013, ONLY ON XBOX ONE!" ...and now in 2016, on your Windows 10 PC.

[@Ai-fj1dc]

ULTRAAAAAAAAAA MINDBLOOOOOOOOOWN !!

[@101jir]

+The Quarter Guy When is it planned for?

[@Ai-fj1dc]

+101jir it's already out

[@101jir]

Leviathan Contiello Cool! Though not on Steam apparently. Is it under a different name?

[@Ai-fj1dc]

+101jir nope, still Killer Instinct. Look for it on Google.

[@mosesjones5376]

People, listen closely at around 2:39, you'll hear the original guitar riff of the first 2 KI games playing very faintly in the background.

[@gjhoward]

Good catch!

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mik

[@moseslalmuanpuia8988]

Wow

[@DJNeoncat]

Idgaf what anybody says. This game will forever be cherished.

[@rolandocuriel1022]

ok neon the lynx

[@shreeder4092]

WE’RE BACK AT EVO BAYBEE Edit: Welp this didn't age well Edit 2: Holy fudge that grand finals at the Killer Instinct invitationals was so hype

[@MforMovesets]

Can't wait!

[@blasarcemarino2303]

:(

[@ruancarlo2098]

Not anymore baybeeee... Ugh

[@modnarsarhp]

Truly sorry for your lots.

[@deviljho4260]

Shreeder4092 have you heard the news:(

[@OregonPacifist]

Best soundtrack of all time. Killer Instinct 2013

[@niceboy5542]

Oregon Pacifist do I know you?

[@owacs_ender]

Close second. Best is Doom 2016.

[@cypher2194]

(Cough) doom2K16(Cough)

[@9-11wasthecoolestthingever9]

No that’s halo 2

[@chupasaurus]

@@9-11wasthecoolestthingever9 Street Fighter 2, HoMM 3, UT99, Morrowind... I can slam more but these were just from my head.

[@alexbartha274]

The guy doesn't deserve enough credit for being the tone chameleon that he is. He's not some boring djent guy. This cat morphs to fit into exactly the space he's going into.

[@fiestakaharriva]

I always get a testosterone overload from listening to this

[@britanniarulesthewaves6340]

When I went past that comment I though u said testicle over load is what like du faq

[@barboza8481]

I transform into Kurt Russell eveytime lol

[@AndrewDzula]

Dude, I get erections from this song as well!

[@renegadeblade2673]

Yeah, up your ass I bet.

[@craigsreviewsandtutorials664]

@@renegadeblade2673 ay chill chill

[@Spurs9ster]

The build-up to 3:55 is nothing short of absolute amazing genius. The feeling I got as everything built up to the announcer saying "Killer Instinct", followed by the music becoming even more intense, went beyond just shivers down my spine. Amazing work, Mick! Can't wait to own the soundtrack!

[@rolandocuriel1022]

3:56

[@iamworthy1302]

No way I waited for that part and car auto shut off right before it 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Light_2461]

@@iamworthy1302Get a new car

[@daresmet4920]

Fucking SICK! This is how you modernize classics.This game has one of my favorite soundtracks in any form of media. Fantastic job, Mick.

[@grediredi85]

I 100% percent agree!!!! This music almost makes the original sound bad and that's saying a lot because I grew up playing the games and listening to the music since 1995 when I was 10 :)

[@Ninkitsue]

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[@AliBehroozLinky97]

ninjabluedragon No it doesnt... Mick Gordon never worked on the original KI and KI 2

[@mosesjones5376]

Ali Behrooz Yeah, this game is Mick Gordon's first KI gig so to speak. However, I have heard that one of the original composers is there to give Mick Gordon some pointers. (It's what I've heard).

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mick grodon

[@dimentiosservant]

*THIS* Is how you revive a fighting game franchise!

[@LCDArcade]

Mick Gordon i'd like to say from the bottom of my heart thanks. Thanks for putting together an amazing soundtrack and doing justice to an old game. The music is what makes Killer Instinct HYPE!!!

[@dreriggins5089]

HaiLCFree

[@omegalavender]

The ultras are what makes Killer Instinct HYPE.

[@glbfromjustgian3882]

👌👌👌

[@BurgerSoup]

I can't stop listening to this soundtrack and probably never will. It's legendary.

[@goronthedwarf]

Even after years this game still holds up really well and the soundtrack is a big reason thank you for making this happen.

[@m.iqbal.agustidekbal3725]

And now, this Fall, big major update for KI as first revealed at EVO last week! It's so nice to see KI community still alive and kicking even after so many years!

[@syaddad909]

This is 2021, and still this song does not fade away from my music list to hear and rock your day. This is one of the masterpiece that I hear in my entire life.

[@deebznutz100]

KI easily has THE BEST theme song of all fighting games! Thank you Mick Gordon!!!

[@Bucketface1001]

The entire song is a masterpiece but that middle part omg *kreygasm*

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mick grodon

[@UlmaroPerez]

Years later and it's still the best

[@randallmakhanya]

I listen to this OST at least once a month. 10/10

[@Aranohr]

Those are rookie numbers, I listen to this at least 5 times a day.

[@niceboy5559]

thats nothing i listened to this over 9000 times sorry for the bad joke

[@Ammeo]

Probably my fav ost from Mick

[@fredfredburger5150]

The original version was one of the pieces of music that made me pick up the guitar and one of the first pieces I taught myself. Your updated version is still in 2023 a wonderfully faithful homage that does not disappoint!

[@gullible3842]

I hope we can get a new Killer Instinct game with Mick Gordon writing the soundtracks again

[@ThatSneakman]

Welcome back. You know why you're back here. Aside from to listen to this belter.

[@siccboysicc]

Welp....time to workout.

[@BuiRoyValdez]

You know, prior to 2016 I had not even heard of this series. To find it randomly, in the windows game store and then later across multiple platforms I've made it a point to get as many people as possible to experience this masterpiece of a title. The combat so fluid, but with the soundtrack...God, Mick you went above and beyond with the tracks. Don't ever stop being the god send of music you are. You're what ties together a great experience and elevates it to a completely new level!

[@KindaGrump]

COMING TO YOUR HOME IN 2013 ONLY ON XBOX ONE JAGO. AHHH GLACIUS. AHHHHHH SABREWULF. OHHHHHHH. ULTRA COMBOOOOOO KILLER INSTINCT. OH.

[@FlamingViperWael]

Max Dood 😂🤘🏻

[@Breaker197]

Yes!

[@ArcienPlaysGames]

I can hear this text

[@GEEKFREAK02]

*I' M F U C K I N G C R Y I N G*

[@rolandocuriel1022]

mike

[@AngelVS]

Awesome to hear that old school killer instinct guitar riff 2:38 - 3:18

[@joshmccalip6053]

*Coming to your home in 2013, ON THE XBOX ONE!*

[@lorddraugr3138]

Killer Instinct 2013 was one of the first games (if not THE fist) I ever played where I would turn on the game, and leave it at the menu to let the song continue playing (and loop).

[@sketchturner88]

Ever had that feeling where you hear a piece of music that was just either SO perfect or sings to you in a way that it ignites a fire inside you> Causing all your hairs to stand up on end as well as giving you intense goosebumps? This surely hit me with all that like a ton of bricks.

[@LectroDub]

0:42 Oh FUCK yes.

[@TheTlMEWARP]

This game is a masterpiece.

[@blooddumpster3427]

I didn’t even realize this was Mick. Makes sense.

[@kouvang1265]

Killer instinct's theme is the best out of every fighting videogames theme!!!

[@theaveragenate9153]

I’ve only played this game once and when I heard this track I couldn’t even get a hold of my self. It made me cry thinking about the melody and how long mick has been this good at making game tracks, i mean, am I the only one hear how plays doom and is in love with the soundtrack?

[@sandroschtolpe6803]

Badass af. Just like the franchise.

[@messey12]

As a dude who was a teen in the 90s, I thank you. The beauty of this brought me to tears.

[@zerosignal316]

That build up is real

[@bunceman4613]

@ayan Are you a child with those jokes?

[@bunceman4613]

@ayan ew

[@nickdwyer1451]

I am now a fan of Mick Gordon’s music.

[@TheCreepypro]

one of the best songs not just in video games but in music period!

[@JonSnova]

Eternal legacy!!!

[@ACasualSolo]

what I love about this man is that he kept it true to the originals so we know it's KI

[@Levi_Skardsen]

We're looking at the next truly great composer of videogame music here, folks. The soundtrack to Wolfenstein: The New Order was amazing too.

[@TheUnrevolutionized]

probably a year late but I'm glad someone recognizes his work with Wolfenstein.

[@timothywillox8564]

@@TheUnrevolutionized I'm here even later. His work on Prey 2017 was phenomenal

[@swg4eva]

@@timothywillox8564 im here even later and I agree

[@videogamekiller3965]

if you dont wear headphones you wont feel the hype. this is awsome cranked up

[@megupets]

@5:43 nothing in my life has hit me this hard, this song is on another level.

[@Zombieshark420x]

There is no perfect theme song... Killer Instinct: Hold my beer. Guile from Street Fighter and Doom Guy give nods from across the room.

[@therealbahamut]

Now THAT was an INTRO. If you can listen to an intro like that and NOT feel something boiling up within your soul...then you just don't have one. The applause can not be slow or loud enough for this piece of work. I LOVE IT.

[@Shuttergun1]

Every time I open the game and I hear this and with that have to stair into the title screen every time

[@jeffhenry689]

Really appreciate how he kept it kI,this game meant a lot to me growing up

[@RevampedWrestlingHD]

Gotta love the whole series, this game rules!

[@kakulukiya1997]

Thanks Mick for give us a great remake song AND now in 2023 where Is The next KI Microsoft???

[@ALT3REDB3AST]

This has GOT to be the hardest videogame title theme!!!

[@jjtklr93]

The drop into the character select theme throws me into bliss everytime! The "Killer Instinct" drop aint half bad either!

[@nachocdbz]

2014, made good use of a well payed job to go to EVO (from Argentina, so quite a trip). I remember entering the room, lights were low and this started to play at full volume. Unlimited goosebumps! One of my best memories from the trip and the real moment when I felt the money was well spent. Thank you Mick for that experience.

[@ather-anim]

Tuvo que haber sido increíble esa experiencia. En esos años los eventos de videojuegos tenían un ambiente para disfrutar en todo sentido.

[@blaster5800]

This track is sick. My dog listened to it, and now he's SabreWulf

[@thethatone2166]

My campfire listened to it and now it's Cinder

[@rolandocuriel1022]

he's mick grodon

[@adamcunningham9947]

My lizard listened to this and now she is Riptor

[@kennedymutiti1826]

Season 1 will always be the best

[@MrChicharo90]

Suddenly...Gargos

[@doktawhawee9870]

+Alex Mtz KNEEL TO YOUR GOD

[@andersongutierrez8705]

I. SERVE. NO ONE!!!

[@guigs828]

These cameos are killin' me...

[@kennedymutiti1826]

guigs potato one step closer to flushing out UltraTech

[@georgeaslanidis4789]

You can tell Mick is a fan of the game. The way he put a modern twist on the original theme is brilliant. The last part always gives me chills *FIGHT ON!

[@mangelangel2570]

These masterpiece was upload on 24, Sep... my birthday. Ultra.

[@sebastianaudiovisual2916]

X 2🤚 !! es una señal, un tema dedicado alos que cumplen ese diaaaa

[@mangelangel2570]

@@sebastianaudiovisual2916 Hermano!!! Jajaja!! Pues ese día vendré a felicitarte y que Killer Instinct siga uniendo almas.

[@julio6977]

*Godlike*

[@Ieokk]

*ULTRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA*

[@HBG2001]

5:43 is my most favorite part!!

[@ColonelFrontline1152]

3:55 *"K I L L E R I N S T I N C T".*

[@rolandocuriel1022]

grodon

[@brandonmason8468]

You're work with the soundtrack is perfect

[@StrainXv]

Still one of the most under rated gaming soundtracks of all time. Plus the fact Mick put a version of this song into all the characters sound tracks makes it stick even more.

[@mattiaricci1113]

this is a fucking MASTERPIECE

[@MightyElo]

I think I found the new song to listen to when I work out XD

[@bladerunerify]

You actually did...

[@DuelVoltGaming]

This is the epic battle them while the guile theme is for when you just kicked someone's ass hard

[@RoadBlocks2]

This Game Is In My Top 5 Favourite Games Of All Time

[@McMercenary3601]

Who here remembers the black snes cartridge and this timeless soundtrack man I cannot express how much I love Killer Instinct, and this revival game took a perfect soundtrack and somehow improved on something they already mastered

[@jtblcksheep3376]

The fact that I’m even using Killer Instinct and Mick Gordon in the same sentence proves that there is a God.

[@Gada101]

This man is a musical Genius

[@ren-soja-dakomegiddo2186]

The way it kicks in when you press the start button was a super pro choice.

[@ScenicFire97]

"Coming to your home in 2013, ONLY ON XBOX ONE!!!" I remember watching the E3 where this game was revealed, and as a person who had never heard of KI before, I knew based on the small snip bit of this song I heard that the music of this game was gonna be special, and I'm glad I was right, Mick did an amazing job!

[@shepardalt760]

I had not realized Mick Gordon had made this, no wonder why it is really good.

[@AllowingZero]

From each and every KI fan, we say, thank you Mick Gordon.

[@vevans0009]

ULTRAAA COMBOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@taureanm7]

Killer Instinct is one of the most underrated fighting games. I LOVED the game. And the soundtrack especially this opening is just insane! Love the player select music at the end too!

[@ILikeSteeze]

This is nuts, I still have the original killer cuts in my bedroom

[@Neonomide]

Batcambria me too!

[@theeffingtruth]

THANK YOU Mick, for everything.

[@slippedpoo2]

Mick is just to talented

[@demonofrazgriz1513]

Beautiful!

[@damez90]

nostalgia hits hard.

[@Asderion]

still rocking put 2024 !! one of my favourite soundtracks !!

[@RasenRendanX]

Jesus Christ. This is it. This is actually the pinnacle of hype music. My God.

[@metsallica]

MY EARS ARE BLEEDING YES

[@rolandocuriel1022]

You should probably seek help. This is not normal, music shouldn't make your ears bleed, and you should probably not be enjoying the pain caused by it either. IM geniunely worrie about you, please seek help from a proffessional and address them about this massochistic issue. I'd also recommend avoiding listening to things that may harm ears as volatile as yours to prevent further hemorrhages like these.

[@logiclock9483]

masterpeice

[@coldsun5495]

This is one of the best themes ever. The kick in the middle gives me shivers.

[@turbopow3r]

we are so back