Tenchu Music - Destroy the Foreign Pirate

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

25 years later and this track is still amazing. bring back Tenchu

[@dozerroman4325]

When a composer is not afraid to mix his own culture's music with jazz and other sounds and tones that are straight out of a fever dream, we get this masterpiece. Noriyuki Asakura is the G.O.A.T. and no one and nothing else will ever change my mind. Not ever.

[@joshybunny893]

0:56 when I heard this as a young boy... my god it was epic, I pretended I was a ninja in my back yard for a long time, I would love a new tenchu game... When i saw sekiro I thought it was Tenchu 4... What a tease!

[@khalylburns8807]

Yea it definitely was nothing like tenchu. I hope to god they make a reboot of the ps5. I miss this game so much 😔😔

[@nickm5419]

try out Aragami 2 and Shinobi-do; Shinobido was a PS2 game later PSP/Vita games that play like Tenchu. Tenchu on the Wii was called Tenchu 4 in Japan

[@Fanfiktion1988]

Its truth Asian Music!

[@Fanfiktion1988]

It's truth Asian Music!!!

[@gjtrue]

Funny enough, it claimed by the creators that Sekiro really was planned to be a new Tenchu game very early in its development. 🥹

[@reijiminato8762]

Balmer: "Ay, Dios Mio!" Ayame: "You won't see Him where you're going!"

[@luisman369]

It is nice to know Ayame knows a bit of Spanish

[@its_sisha_not_chair505]

​@@luisman369 one of the many skills of a true ninja

[@nickdragon4565]

Rikimaru: so sad to die...so far from home...

[@andree1991]

BASED AYAME

[@erdistruttore]

i love this game..... i cry because.... i remember when i play, whit my father...... i love u daddy.....

[@civilwarfare101]

Asakura put his all into this soundtrack and he barely gets any credit.

[@doscuramenos]

Also considering he also put his 'more than all' in RK's OST! 'Cause in that one (RK) he did not need to hold himself up, on the other hand, in these Tenchu songs he cannot make songs which could disturb the player - they have to be reflexive most of the time.

[@oXyacePtylene]

@@doscuramenos Let's just agree that Asakura did a wonderful job on both Rurouni Kenshin and the Tenchu games. Although his songs in RK are somewhat more "intense" - since they derive and help create the tone and mood of the scenes, his work in the Tenchu games is much more "ambient". It's not as catchy as it sets the mood for the entire level. You get pumped up with that bassline on the first mission you play, you get relaxed on the Checkpoint and Mountain levels, you get intrigued by the strangeness of the temple...but, above all, the only thing that gets the sense of the size of the castle is "Oni no Shiro". It's just perfect.

[@doscuramenos]

@@oXyacePtylene i agree, but with complements (or caveats), if i may... Let's just say Tenchu couldn't have had a better OST because it could disturb the player and make him/her not focus on the game, so Tenchu songs - OST, as you stated, could not help, all the times, to build or make derive mood and tone for the scenes, because that's not usually the way a videogame is done (or at least not by the time period, and specially for a game like Tenchu, or even a horror game for instance)...

[@oXyacePtylene]

Yes, I think I agree with what you mean. I think it derives from the way the games are made. For instance, both Tenchu 1 and 2 have these big, open levels where you roam wherever you want and you need only one song to set the mood. On the other hand, Tenchu 3 has this linearity (you get from one area of the level to another), which could favor a much richer soundtrack, with diverse songs for suspense parts, more relaxing ones for open areas, these string arrangements for nature scenarios, guitar and traditional instrument parts for villages... something like that.

[@doscuramenos]

@@oXyacePtylene - but even Tenchu 3 then, by what you stated, would only base its OST on more suspense and relaxing tones as well, be it with string arrangements or even more traditional guitar adjustments and others... RK on the other hand needed songs to build mood for some different kinds of situations (between themselves), beyond the ones portrayed in Tenchu for instance, not only relaxing or suspense, like most of'em... In RK there were tense/urgency moments that required tense songs, songs for melancholic ones, or songs for merciful moments, speedy beats for fights, tranquil songs for storytelling portions (in which parts of Japan's history would be explained for example), other more animated beats for less serious episodes, musics for specific characters among others kinds of situations that i may forget... I am not stating Tenchu does not have its moments of melancholy or sadness or even upbeat, but they are kinda rarer in comparison to RK, so on Tenchu most of the OST has to be gamewise, and so being not as diversed, what is very comprehensible... I would even go as far as to say RK has some songs that don't even fit much stuff from its own content, what may happen even more rarely on Tenchu, what shows in this case its forced limitations soundwise... But still Tenchu has not a bad OST though...

[@gjtrue]

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins has an extremely underrated music track. 😍😍😍

[@Therealjoe2010]

"It must be a shame to die so far from home."

[@dridore1585]

"aah, dios mio"

[@TekkenOnlineFights]

Live by honor kill by stealth. Tenchu is still the best game when it comes to stealth!!

[@theoneand0nly874]

There is no honor in poison

[@19HajimeSaitou91]

Exactly! First stealth game. Best stealth game.

[@erniewilhoite805]

Stealth Assassins without doubt has the best soundtrack in the franchise, its top tier material!

[@BlissParadigm]

Tenchu is Legend. To me, this one sountrack alone is very oriental / eastern masterpiece. This should not be underrated. This game and the entire series deserves remake/remodelling. ~~reminiscing -Love from Philippines

[@Juan-Sung-Kyung]

When music in videogames was pure art...

[@youdontsay193]

When videogames were pure art

[@redozmasoma]

00:00 - 00:56 preparing to set sail 00:57 here we go boys that was awesome...

[@andreasliebisch3881]

Loved this game so much....sneaking,crawling and killing with style or just sitting on a rooftop and listen to the soundtrack....still dreaming ;-)

[@omgallnameused]

same mate every stage got awsome music -sry for my bad english

[@Blackdeathpeppersauce]

Killing with styles loll

[@Reika-bun]

this was my favorite track in the game

[@JaMaLnJoAnnA]

Me too

[@Yusufdogan100]

This is so good. They must bring back Tenchu

[@FrankNFurter1000]

0:57 is gorgeous.

[@Fanfiktion1988]

I totally agree! Truth Asian Music!

[@JaMaLnJoAnnA]

Damn this brings back so many memories

[@topscorerattacks8605]

jamal davis i don't understand why this amazing game Tenchu don't continue its series ...now on last gen i think it would be awesome

[@JaMaLnJoAnnA]

The bomber attacks yes I agree

[@samael1981]

+Top scorer attacks They sold it out to people who suck at making games and it was all downhill from there. Should have stopped at Return from Darkness if they were going to screw it up this bad. Just like the Silent Hill series. Should have stopped after 3

[@davidfyeii5102]

Oh I know it bro! I have always loved the mystique & nostalgia of this game,Japanese music,& the Ninja history! Everything about the Ninja! From their fight against a tyrannical daimyo system,their fighting ability,the training they endured,& the weapons they used!

[@pamcowen2911]

Love this piece and music and remember the game fondly. So epic! :D

[@rozelnox]

***** She could be a girl but that's not a functioning way to get sex internet brotha. Actually you will never get sex on the internet apart from the digital one.

[@Azammaza]

I love how he worked the cannon fire, sound of waves and oars into the song. Just perfect

[@NYG5]

It must be sad to die, so far from home.

[@lucasgarcia5427]

I remember reading a lot of comments saying this was one of the best tracks in the game and I couldn't understand why people liked it so much... until I heard it with better headphones, that properly reproduced the bass

[@rikimaruazumaninja]

its must be sad to die so far from home !

[@eviltaylor1]

That's still the only Spanish phrase i know, not very useful unless you like getting beaten up.

[@meganabaja]

I felt sad when i heard that, you can tel Rikimaru really sympathized with him.

[@rikimaruazumaninja]

@@meganabaja omg my comment from 6 years ago you still listening to this ?

[@meganabaja]

@@rikimaruazumaninja only 3 years appart, how did you find it?

[@kid--presentable]

The chorus of this music is really positive and reminds me of getting life back on track

[@CassusBeli]

This was always my favourite track, I don't find It creepy, rather moody and melancholy. I've visited some amazing places In japan and often been reminded of these game settings. I saw entrances high up In hills and mountains that the general public cannot access. My Japanese friend told me that monks only go there. We need another updated, modernised Tenchu game!

[@BlissParadigm]

That was one fabulous idea you have there.

[@Legion_Centurion]

the music in these games like this one was the best in its series i love the japanese soundtracks, like Manga, they are so beautiful

[@asumjessen2013]

"Ok, Noriyuki. We need a track about spanish pirates attacking a port town. Can you throw together something naudical and pirate themed?" Noriyuki: *Casually makes the best banger on the PS1*

[@MegaBronsky1]

Que maravilloso fue ese año 1998, buenos juegos, mundial, buena música.....Tenchu juegazo

[@ransim4025]

THIS is the track 😭my fav one from the entire ost!! it's just too good!!

[@MultiGamerchick]

My favorite track from this game, thank you for uploading this wonderful soundtrack!

[@YChromosome99]

This theme is so beautiful. After the 0:58 count I really feel it.

[@shoestring-budget08]

Hunting pirates has never been this epic

[@bearxbunny1835]

Few ps1 games bring up the types of feelings I get listening to this music. The game was flawless, and the music was PERFECT

[@DavidLopez-tj2ws]

Se me ponen los bellos de punta solo de escucharlo!!! Sin duda la mejor música del juego!

[@gc9655]

Man, this game and the original Metal Gear Solid. So good. So so so good.

[@denisecameron534]

Awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@ElPicoleto90]

Do you guys remember going to the game section , and suddenly getting interested in that red boxart with a scared ninja looking at you. I grabbed the game and that sentence was translated to every country: "Vive con honor , mata con sigilo" (live with honor kill by stealth) with that BIG +18 I knew already... That was the game i wanted and holy **** what an experience, even my big brother played with me and finished the game together

[@canaldopiccolo]

Great Game, perfect OST, good times!

[@tired_noticer88]

My favorite level in my fav ps1 game

[@loszhor]

I always loved that cannon sound from the beginning.

[@TheAdvocate619]

something really unique that i like about this track when it breaks out at :58

[@agustinmansilla9160]

Hay dios mioo!!!!!

[@fabianxavier6332]

+El Gato Chatran OOLOL! I remember !

[@rob1465]

+El Gato Chatran You won't see Him where you're going.

[@enzodiconca5840]

"Ayyy dios mio" dice :P

[@gjtrue]

"It must be sad to die so far from home." --- Rikimaru

[@fabianxavier6332]

HUA HÁHÁ!

[@Shadowdragon_TV]

I love the mixture of culture in this theme. Has an European feel to it. Damn amazing.

[@BlissParadigm]

Wow! This is authentic oriental music. What a masterpiece! Besides the game itself is epic.

[@SamCosta1]

dat basssss!!!

[@armorwolf7934]

Tenchu 3 and 1 will always be the best

[@s.d.8016]

Come on, Tenchu 2 had more story than those two combined.

[@miguelortiz1555]

​@@s.d.8016well yeah and have a mission editor (love it so much), 1&3 have better soundtrack and level design imo

[@meganabaja]

You could tell probably Rikimaru felt bad for the pirate.

[@jordangray6598]

Asakura gets a lot of credit from me for this awesome great soundtrack ifact this is my favorite soundtrack that he made I love the guitar everything about this soundtrack

[@petitdragon66]

i really need to play a new tenchu 2016 ! so épic, fantastic, amazing, original, sensational game i ever played in my fucking life !!!!!!!!!!

[@SkarzySkar]

-Que viniste a que te maten....... Muereeee!!!!! -Ayame beat his ass -Ay Dios Miooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! XD

[@dridore1585]

fun fact, on the pirate map, if you had the decoy whistle item, it would produce a woman moan to distract enemies :^)

[@jayssoncorleone8151]

00:54 ❤ Awesome

[@nathanwatches]

those pirates meas business, always stealth 'em by the roof.

[@Trid3nt861]

Back then I remember in a game magazine in 1998 they called this game "A sleeper hit"

[@c4platinum]

My favorite song in the Entire game. hands down!

[@shanghei22]

Loved this level the most honestly

[@lucianohasda]

Best music of this game!

[@glennbriggs6490]

This is where you really feel the tone of the game change. "All stages before this were childsplay. We're done screwing around now 😈" Big. Impact

[@MDBROSKI]

I need to look up the music producer! That guy work overtime in the studio!

[@LolaTurlututu]

I came back to this level just for the pleasure of pushing 2 innocent people in the water... funny how they die and still lying on the surface of the water as if it was the ground

[@WitchettyMan]

To meet your end in a foreign country, how lonely it must feel...

[@Spartahhh]

loved this level

[@ParappatheRapper]

The variance between good and bad music in this game is astounding. I mean, some of it isn't bad so much as just unfitting for the game. This track is amazing though. I'm torn between this and a few others like Execute the Corrupt Minister. I would have also liked to have a little more traditional Koto music in there too, but I guess I could turn the music volume all the way down and listen to traditional Japanese music whilst I play. I love the game though. Got a Grandmaster rank on everything except for the last level. Nothing really beat flawlessly going through a mission without being seen or having bodies discovered. I wish a game as good as this one with similar mechanics would be developed, or an HD remake of the game would suffice.

[@Diajinn]

4:00 BEST PART

[@kid--presentable]

Yea I agree

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

Sound like some blood sport type stuff 👊🏽

[@БогданМијушковић-ю4ж]

Expect no mercy, your life is over!

[@CruiseCapt]

@TheAdvocate619 Its like ..the feeling u get when japan merchant doors finally open to the world for the new age of trade , i get that unique feeling its like ''behold the merchant ships arrival!!''

[@KingpinZhou]

where can i get more of this type of music, this is fabulous id love to listen to this while performing surgery.

[@BlissParadigm]

This sounds really oriental.

[@schuhsuppe7228]

The thing is: they were meant to attack and pillage the town here, but leaving everything in tact, leave the innocents and even replace the nightly raiders from level 2. They might not even be that bad :D

[@Kaydje]

We must defeat the Nanban apparently.

[@PeeboyKing69]

They should make a remake of tenchu 1 and maybe tenchu 2. It'll be the perfect game. A good game with good graphics...

[@TallSilentGuy]

I remember in this level there were usually a couple of innocent people along the beach. I would nudge them into the water and watch them drown. Muahahaha!

[@viethung9419]

+TallSilentGuy ME TOO :))

[@williamwatts6463]

I remember putting the shadow Decoy doll behind the small building by the beach and they wouldn't freak out at you if you run by them.

[@nickdragon4565]

childhood memories.

[@kovulion7777]

Ay Dios Mio!

[@gabrielayrala9034]

por que!?!?!?!. come back!!!!

[@lesteresconde5800]

Alternative BGM of "Through the Portal" in Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven

[@cecil4915]

That's actually a really good idea. It does fit pretty well with it. (My CFO said it was... Legal!..)

[@minotaurmanuracing]

Memories

[@trevormarshall8553]

This song kinda goes good with falling rain

[@momihog]

異人とて容赦はせぬ。斬れ！

[@TitanPirexiano]

nice nice nice!

[@jennyhang2607]

Is it just me? Jay Chou's Fearless chorus sounds like the music part of this song.

[@feisar2]

The Bass.... 1:41 and 4:05

[@sjcobra84]

Rikimaru and Ayame can understand Spanish . Pirate leader- HAY DIOS MIO!!! ( Oh dead God) Ayame- You won't be seeing him were your going

[@legendblackcrow]

HAY DIOS MIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doscuramenos]

Nice song!...

[@santiagogomez1064]

This soundtrack make me remind to Rurouni kenshin or Samurai X

[@NINJATRONdnb]

fucking badass !

[@Nill830]

Best ninja game ever!!!!!!!

[@zlSuiSLiD3lz]

Toma esto!

[@leomend92]

TU VE!!!? TU VE!!!!!? LOL you see? you see? spanish,so cool

[@jackkerrjr5529]

SAFETHEMALLL

[@DarkNinja7773]

💖

[@DeidaraTheHotty]

the last tenchu game that had some of this music was tenchu 3 the first 3 tenchu games were the last 3 tenchu games that were amazing. :^( and yes i have played TEnchu Z and i wasted days and my life with that shitty game. and yes i ahve beat the third tenchu game but im gonna get tenchu 1 later this month. and it will be the best June of my LIFE! XD but i agree with yo comment!

[@raziel3323]

aiiii dios miooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@Geekandcool]

MI AMIGO RIKIMARU

[@threediffrentones]

Reminds of A HA sometimes

[@eriswind2166]

Dear God...

[@TheAdvocate619]

YOUMAGORAH

[@michealal1414]

Ninja Gaiden can kiss my ass . There was a time when Sony Japan was untouchable