Raptor: Call of the Shadows (remix)

[@jishb2505]

listening to this for 7 years, still one of the coolest things I've ever heard

[@Cypress77]

Same! I keep coming back to listen to this every year or so. It's so rad

[@leotide1990]

Nearly 11 years and same 🤘

[@JohnBart86]

Same here! :3

[@PhysiKarlz]

Still got it on repeat? I think that must be a world record by now!

[@jishb2505]

@@PhysiKarlz good point. Been* lol

[@betaunknown]

2 people didn't make it past Bravo sector.

[@dominikk.9548]

guess they asked their friends they also didn't make it

[@nicrobe9443]

Such is life for people who can't afford the game and play shareware

[@stuartmason4909]

@@nicrobe9443 lol pretty much. i played must've played the demo about 10,000 times, lol.

[@DetroitGamingINSTABILITY]

@@nicrobe9443 I piracy it

[@mushfek]

Upon returning to base, you take your helmet off as the blast doors depressurize to balance between the oxygen content inside and the toxic atmosphere of Bravo Sector outside. You look back to watch the ruin of Lithos Petroleum's rig fade into the smoke filled distance. With this, not only have you left your mark, but also paved the way for things to come. Your thoughts drift to the missions ahead, where greater odds offer greater rewards. Fate has offered you a path to glory. The rest is up to you... 💐😭💐😭💐

[@yelgadi]

you can make a hell of a writer!

[@JohnBart86]

This is just beautiful.

[@erdnussbier4260]

@@yelgadi this is just the text that appears upon clearing the sector

[@yelgadi]

@@erdnussbier4260 interesting as much as i played it, i dont remember such a text lol

[@pjousma]

total nerdgasm

[@windwalkerrangerdm]

03:35 onwards... You are... out of this world, McKnuckle. You are a golden talent. A hero. A demigod.

[@Yadid1]

The rendition of "Death" is absolute music mastery.

[@Delinvictus]

I've spent the last 3 days methodically going through and listening to all of your music Stone. On repeat. This is by and far the most nostalgia I've felt ever. I love this track. It's in serious contention for my number one song of all time. Remix or otherwise. I could rock to this for the rest of my life.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

The guitars and bass are Shreddage products by Impact Soundworks. Very affordable and high quality stuff, highly recommended. Drums are Drumkit From Hell by Toontrack.

[@unnamednewbie13]

This is one of the most righteous remixes of one of the most righteous game soundtracks. Raptor is awesome. Fire this thing up and fly any video game fighter craft.

[@Aleanthus]

this track starts out as "yeah!" then slowly morphs into "oh yeah!" and quickly develops into "HELL FUKKEN YEAH!"

[@windwalkerrangerdm]

I know I am repeating myself... But this is a true masterpiece, both by the creator(s) of the original soundtrack and the man who made the remix. How can it throw so much emotion at me I do not know but I think this is the best out of all McKnuckle's remixes. I can only hope he remixes Shadow of the Beast soundtrack someday.

[@pjousma]

2017 and this game is still one of the most action packed, laser blasting, ass whooping games I ever played 10/10

[@Jon4270]

Titles taken from: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opSoppKjrZWhmck 0:00 - Hangar 1:04 - Wave Music 3 1:48 - Wave Music 1 3:04 - Wave Music 6 3:59 - Wave Music 2 4:36 - Game Over

[@JemiDove]

I was knocked by nostalgia so hard that I fell back onto my chair, feeling all goosebumpy. O_o

[@PengPengPengPengPengPeng]

Exactly the same happened to me

[@pjousma]

hell yeah, it's the call of the shadows

[@allaces14400]

3:58 is honestly the most underrated part of this entire track. Bravo Wave 2 for life, yo.

[@hackn001]

Bravo 1 and 2 are my favourites!

[@allaces14400]

I hope you're well, @hackn001.

[@goncalomoncarcho5862]

I keep finding myself coming back to rewatch these videos.. you truly deserve all the praise you get from your subscribers. You are the ONLY channel i have with notification bell on. Keep it up!

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

[@1dayago843]

2:28 The tears... they won't stop...

[@dominikk.9548]

are you really feeling it?

[@Foxstab]

They probably do. I know I do. '94 man. A piece of my childhood alongside Tubular Worlds, OverKill, OMF2097, Zone66, Tyrian, and many great ones.

[@floornuts8422]

Omg Zone66, I remember when my uncle got that on a set of Floppy disks and ended up giving it to me... so much fun, and the music was so great. Such a challenging game but so rewarding in just the right ways.

[@Foxstab]

Dave Smolanowicz Music by Kenny Chou who also did OMF2097's tracks.

[@jonathanwiggins6960]

Dave Smolanowicz

[@razzdiamond6447]

WOW am I glad to be alive to hear this. Even though I'm 10 years late. Lol This EASILY could've been a submission for OcRemix!

[@agiar2000]

I remember playing the original 1994 DOS edition of this game. Or, rather, the shareware version of it. I had a LOT of shareware games. I got REALLY good at the first episodes of MANY games back in the mid 1990's. 😉 Thanks for this awesome remix!

[@allaces14400]

This was my life in the early 90's T_T

[@MajorTeag]

Me too heh. I had a disc that had like 30 games on it, including Monster Bash, Bio Menace, and this game as well. I remember figuring out that in the third level once I got the special missiles, I could exit out and sell them and after multiple times of this, was able to afford the best weapon in the game. After that, it was simple to mop the floor with enemies, especially after adding in some other upgrades. I was never able to find the full versions of these games sadly and still wish I could to this day.

[@Qwmage]

@@MajorTeag FYI surprisingly the game is now on Steam and can be purchased for a few dollars: store.steampowered.com/app/336060/Raptor_Call_of_The_Shadows__2015_Edition/ Same here, only ever had the shareware version of many great games -- those you listed, plus Duke Nukem 3D, Jazz Jackrabbit, etc. There was a brief period of time where you could find the full-version roms on "Abandonware" sites then play them via DosBox or other DOS emulators. When I finally played the full versions more than a decade later, it was like pure nostalgic bliss.

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

I think this was the first PC game I ever played in like 2004 or 2005 when I was a five year old. This, Sonic Adventure 2 and Tekken Tag 1 are my earliest gaming memories. Funnily enough, the only song I recognize is the Game Over theme... says a lot about how good a 5 year old is at shmups.

[@draconikratosus]

If they did a remake of the game they should use this for it.

[@ScottHost]

+Draconi Kratosus I load this up to get inspired , and I made raptor

[@draconikratosus]

+Scott Host that's awesome.

[@trashman992]

Hey you actually did! I loved that game so much - it was a big part of my childhood - thanks for making it :)

[@RpGfreak901]

Wow, you worked for Apogee? They made lots of great classics and this is one of them!

[@Raptor501st]

You made a well crafted gem :D

[@ChickenatorJr]

WISH I KNEW THIS EXISTED 10 years ago, you badass

[@moe9056]

I'm just now finding this, I'm so happy about it. This was my favorite PC game as a child and man, absolutely absurd. I dunno if you'll ever see this and I don't usually make requests of musicians but you should look into The Journeyman Project by Sanctuary Woods, all 3 games had some amazing music in them.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Thanks for the tip!

[@strelitziapete9071]

I love that crashing remix from 5:00 minutes onward its so soulfull

[@CrayZtwin1]

Wow, just wow. Played this game 20+ years ago and just now found a cover of the theme. Fantastic!

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Maybe. I might actually just remaster this whole thing and possibly add more stuff to it, 'cause whenever I go back to listen to it the shoddy mixing makes me explode.

[@Hebdomad7]

yes please, I've had this on loop for seven years and need something fresh.

[@azulspirit1385]

@@Hebdomad7 ... i respect it

[@dwindeyer]

I liked this so much I made my own version with a fixed frequency response from the bandcamp FLAC, it doesn't even need to be remixed just a corrective spectrum filter curve and it sounds great. I suspect most of the 'issue' was mastering on cheaper speakers/headphones at the time which is easy to reverse out of the audio.

[@timothycollier7273]

Deeeeeeewd! How f@cking awesome is this remix. I still play Raptor with dosbox as a timewaster. Well done man.

[@anthonyrobinson7715]

I love this so much. Still listening to it years later.

[@mykeprior3436]

This game is 30 years old. And has better remixes than most AAA studio titles.

[@Przeme]

Raptor's soundtrack is my favorite in all games and you gave him second life!

[@Silanael]

Pure awesomeness. Brings back good memories in a refreshing new way.

[@Reddprogram55]

When it got to 1:48........Man I was 6 years old again. This makes me feel incredible. Thank you!

[@deiu9999]

Hehe, true.. Did you know about the trick for level 2 boss? If you were just sitting in a corner, don't remember exactly where, the ship was not able to shoot you. So I was just standing there waiting for the damage level to drop back to normal and then win the level! :)

[@WhyShouldI]

This totally needs uploading to ocremix, those peeps would love this!

[@jadenfalcon6260]

This is some of your best work, top quality.

[@unfa00]

Great sound and feel. I like the way that acoustic sounds are mixed with electronic gives amazing energy! Reminds me a bit of Dream Theater!

[@ari333f]

same for me. feels like listening to dream theater.

[@chris.smitty33]

Wow one of the best remixes I've ver herd awsomeeee

[@AchillesAgonyEcstasy]

Excellent. Superb. Flawless Victory.

[@spencerhess3647]

Such glory never have I heard til this day! To you sir, I tip my hat deeply. In other words well done, this is awesome indeed!

[@Whateverguy8114]

The chills of nostalgia....

[@Plutonia001]

Today, April 1st 2014, we are celebrating Raptor's 20th anniversary. Not April Fools. It's completely true. :)

[@Hebdomad7]

it's almost 30 now

[@Plutonia001]

@@Hebdomad7 I still play the game every year

[@Hebdomad7]

@@Plutonia001 Try the game on these dates March 12 May 16 August 28 October 2 My friends in primary school never believed me back in the day. But I fought monkeys, cows and dinosaurs once.

[@Plutonia001]

@@Hebdomad7 Yeah I noticed that august 28th one all the way in 1995 :D

[@DreamVikings]

TANGO SECTOR

[@BlackStarEOP]

This is the best arrangement of Raptor I have heard so far. Epic arrangement. Hat off.

[@TheSurreptitiousSquirrelCabal]

Does everything you touch turn to gold? Because all your shit is absolutely fucking amazing.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Sometimes things I touch turn to poo. I just try not to post those things. ;p

[@Punkledunk]

+Stone McKnuckle LOL

[@Imnotsure89]

+Stone McKnuckle lol that's very honest of you, also where can I request a remix of a certain song?

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Any comment field on any video I upload works fine. I'll not make any promises though.

[@Imnotsure89]

+Stone McKnuckle that's fine, I'd like to see Blaster Master area 6 music remixed it would go well with that excellent area 7.

[@pjousma]

best game ever, and what a tune, perfect.

[@sanada59]

It's been a long time to remember this game. But, i love this game so much

[@faz_1337]

The song that started my love for this amazing channel.

[@reaper20charlie]

I'm working away at the moment and found raptor on my mates laptop. Haven't played since I was little. Definitely one of my favourite games ever made... grabbing a copy when I get home. This music is sick also! Extremely well done thank you for the work!

[@Floconbob]

my god, this might be the best retro medley on the internet.

[@apestaartje321]

Goosebumps

[@ari333f]

nice. brings back good memories playing this..

[@StefanVeenstra]

This game deserves a reboot.

[@HockeyFanatic154]

start of music- listened. 5 seconds later- rockin`out like a true metalhead.

[@specialblend2786]

I was just roundhouse kicked in the face with nostalgia. This is AWESOME! Nice job!

[@BrianMatte]

Oh man, the music of the first computer game I ever played as a kid, in my current favorite genre!

[@1InVader1]

Imagine not including this in the 2015 remaster. People are so lazy sometimes.

[@ImJCyo]

I used to think this game was some kind of fever dream that I had that didn't really exist.

[@orange8968]

It's only been about 10 minutes since I've known about this but already love it, thanks for making such an awesome remix, Raptor is definitely one of my favorite games (wouldn't have been if my dad hadn't shown it to me when I was like 6)

[@fonesrphunny7242]

Was just listening to "Cambrian Explosion - The Moon - Crust Of Theia" and it somehow reminded me of this. Connections in our brain can be weird sometimes, but that's the charm of being an individual. Anyways, don't know why I haven't left a Like yet ... lemme fix that

[@DavidXNewton]

Aaah, the sort of Enter Sandman/Game Over music at the end is amazing!

[@okboomer448]

100% amazing. didn't expect such a good job.. wow.

[@_Beebrox_]

amazed that found this out after years of searching of remixes of this gem music. :)

[@DrBuffaloBalls]

Holy shit, this is badass.

[@larnregis]

If the game ever sees a remake, this music MUST be used. wow This epic music on a fantastically animated shooter using 3D graphics and particle effects but still the classic top down view. That would rock.

[@Klatvaerk]

This is absolutely insane. Mad props and respect!

[@darkguy7927]

HOLY COW THIS IS FRIGGIN AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@cruls5026]

HOLY FUCKING EPIC NOSTALGIA BALLS!!!

[@Boildroid]

Jesus, 11 years

[@jesusisherelookbusy]

1:08 If the Duke Nukem and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers themes had a love-child.

[@keith_5584]

Hell Yeah, great observation. I wonder if it builds on you if you loved and played both games. 2:05 / 2:08 Is the start of what does it for me.

[@KarelTheKaiser]

Best version i've ever heard! and of course the one i got engraved in my brian is the original one midi style, but man, this si fking seeeeeck!

[@AIexanderthefake]

Holy shit! Best harmonics I ever heard! Please more with delay!

[@hypnoarts]

the best "Raptor" cover on YT. Well done

[@michiyl]

Is it just me, or is there a lot of awesomesauce in this masterpiece?

[@volsang2091]

I would never be able to play RCOTS to this music... I start rocking out to hard (headbanging, air drumming, etc) to sit and play the game.

[@kokocipher]

I miss this game

[@pjousma]

This game will forever have a shortcut on my desktop

[@yosefyonin6824]

perfection. there is no way to improve this any further you are a god of music

[@skimmer610x]

1:48 - Like the music from first stage and looked for some kind of this. Awesome!

[@lucasng9617]

Holy s* this is a masterpiece.... everything about this is epic.... even the artwork is amazingly done....you are a true artist!

[@NaokiP72]

Last track has a bit of a Macross feel to it. This is amazing, used to love this game.

[@Dosgamert]

Love this!

[@kilotun8316]

Dude, I love your icon!

[@deiu9999]

@@kilotun8316 Me too, I remember that impression it gave me when I was little, all those colors oh how much nostalgy they produce...

[@BlackOwl18E]

MIND = BLOWN

[@ishmaelthompson3795]

I can't believe you've done this. This is so fucking amazing.

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

Sorry about that, check description for a new link; just put 0 as the price and you'll get a free download.

[@HeavyTankCommander]

This is Great! And I mean really Great! Brings back great memories too...

[@thedigitalnomad]

Very clear Edge of Sanity influence here! Great sound, and great arrangement!

[@Stoneth]

It's like I'm in high school all over again.

[@OnafetsEnovap]

I'm getting some Queen vibes with this. :)

[@redishina]

kickass man. That brings back so many memories.

[@redishina]

Also, any chance you can release tabs for this?

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

redishina I'm not a guitarist, so no. I can, however, export it into a midi which can then be used to build a tab in something like Guitar Pro if you'd like. Here: www.mediafire.com/download/a8nzwjo28dl86b3/raptor_midi_and_tab.rar Finger positions are pretty screwed up, none of the bends or palm mutes are included, and all the notes that fall down to drop D tuning are mysteriously missing. It should be a massive help regardless if you actually want to learn how to play this.

[@ZuriXVita]

Eargasm achieved.

[@snakepat332]

Coming back around for 2:29 Among all the others great parts. That track is perfect.

[@CrisPearson]

Here because I played and loved the game in the 90's. Stayed for the great renditions. Couple of moments remind me of a swedish band called KPist. Anyone who likes this may enjoy them. I say this not because I think this is derivative, but kpist combine videogame music with heavy rock, so there is going to be some natural sonic similarities.

[@rvelazquez1986]

My childhood just did a backflip, this is awesome

[@navekeinan]

Dude that remix is SICK !!! I freaking love that !!!

[@BrianMatte]

I THINK MY FACE JUST MELTED ONTO MY KEYBOARD

[@theabyssmaleye]

yes

[@seblasian]

Wow, just.. wow!

[@FPSguy2]

this shouldn't be so underrated. even though it's just a remix of a video game soundtrack, it's better than some high budget songs out there.

[@SimonCrazyCatGaudet]

Still today I found the soundtrack of that game amazing and I really like the remixes. :P

[@ScottHost]

I always thought of this song as the theme to raptor

[@StoneMcKnuckle]

+Scott Host hahaha that's more than a little flattering

[@ScottHost]

+Stone McKnuckle I sent this to matt the raptor music guy he loves it

[@nachois]

+Scott Host You are awesome, this game marked my childhood. Everything about it is addictive, the play, the songs, the shape of the airplanes, the weapons... One of my favorite games of all times

[@ScottHost]

+nachois u know I only played the game 1 time thru ever lol, long story .but the game play kinda was unbalanced

[@ScottHost]

+Scott Host I wanted to make an RPG ... why I added store to Raptor . long story

[@Nana-ij8hk]

I am truly impressed , this is epicness at its finest.

[@bjblaze92]

with apogee and interceptor finally releasing a new rott, hopefully more reboots of apogee games will be coming in the near future, with this game being in the top of the list...

[@kodan50]

This is all sorts of awesome.