The Hot Wind Blowing (Platinum Mix) | Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (Soundtrack)

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[@snzsentenzaxd]

Khamsin is based: - appears once in a short dlc - was never mentioned in original story - has around 5 minutes of cutscene time - first and the last boss in wolf dlc - drops absolute banging soundtrack - talks about freedom all time - dies

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

- Is the only one without a boring speech.

[@TheSeperatistConfederacy]

@@Paultheloveroffreedom Still is a wind of destruction somehow.

[@dirtydan9785]

>Refuse to stop elaborating >Die

[@dabestorkposta]

​@@Paultheloveroffreedomsundowner has an awesome speech

[@usernotfound77666]

- was to appear in the original game,but was cut.

[@Gmann2021]

america when oil

[@Петр-п6к]

Truer words have never been spoken)

[@complex_vector_17]

Хахаха

[@Narcai]

USA*

[@musclefish5000]

@@Narcai we all know the USA is the real America

[@Narcai]

@@musclefish5000 USA*

[@Sea_Moose1]

Fun fact: Khamsin means hot, dry, dusty wind that blows from the south or southeast in late winter and early spring. So his name literally means "The Hot Wind Blowing"

[@jchristopherson]

Fun fact. All of the boss names are after winds of the world, and all the songs have wind and weather references

[@demoman5864]

@@jchristopherson hence the name "winds of destruction"

[@Zant582]

​@@jchristopherson "parry", "camera"

[@BackSlashJvb125]

@@jchristopherson I NEVER EVER THOUGH ABOUT HOLY SHIT. YOu sir ARE A GENIUS BUT WE ALRADY KNEW THAT

[@hollistered4780]

doesn't khamsin mean 50 in arabic tho?

[@PiethagorasTearem]

This song is surprisingly deep. It’s the best critique of American democracy building abroad I’ve heard so far. Especially the line “freedom is calling to all men who bend their will.” It’s so nonsensical and yet that’s exactly what happened irl. 😂

[@jchristopherson]

“Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more: it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” - William Shakespeare (Macbeth) - this was my approach to the lyrics of MGRR

[@adamsandler5871]

@@jchristopherson The ludo narrative harmony in metal gear rising between the gameplay, soundtrack, and real life quandaries is immeasurable. It really does make the game all the more meaningful. Thank you Mr. Christopherson and to your team for such an unforgettable piece of art.

[@BlackOps6Guy]

@@jchristophersonwhen you break it down the themes of the winds of destruction Mistral Khamsin Monsoon Sundowner and Sam are pretty much just the same kill and kill only “different reasons” or “philosophies” on why they do what they do because they truly have nothing left other than kill they are all consumed by their own wrath what differentiates Raiden from the rest is that Raiden has something to fight for his family and friends as seen in the ending

[@thedreamscripter4002]

​@@BlackOps6GuyOn the opposite, while Raiden lies to himself about fighting "for justice", "for good cause" or having any other moral justification, he can't defeat Armstrong - because Armstrobg exactly tells Raiden/Jack: that all is a lie. Kill is kill, it is hypocritical to justify it by anything good. And you Jack, are same as all of Desperado and as Armstrong himself - killers, same wind of destruction. Armstrong wanted Raiden to see it and accept it - because in the eyes of Armstrong only killers are making history, and thus only those, who can kill, can really be free. And Raiden indeed wins against Armstrong only when he throw away all excuses and fight simply to win, becoming like Armstrong himself. A killer, but honest to himself.

[@Gmann2021]

@@jchristopherson " you're a saucy boy"- mercutio, Romeo and Juliet; " well if it isn't saucy jack"- Armstrong, MGR

[@РОДИОНСУВОРОВ-г6з]

It may sound strange, but i think, that every lyric in this part is a reference to "Desperado" members. Here i am (It's very similar to one part of her song) - Mistral Dirty and faceless (He lost his identity and motivation to fight for what he believes in after joining the Desperado) - Sam Waiting to heed your instructions - BladeWolf On my own - (Sam leaves him against Raiden, and in fact, he held out against him well)- Sundowner Invisible warrior - Moonsoon I am the wind of destruction! - Khamsin

[@ivywillow1]

that's actually really good, holy shit

[@usernotfound77666]

@@РОДИОНСУВОРОВ-г6з Some smalls corrections: "Waiting to heed your instruction" "On my own" "Invisible Warrior" "I am a Wind of Destruction" But still a nice list ^^

[@Coolgearguy17]

I AM AN WIND OF DESTRUCTION WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@BF_Brix]

You sir made one of the most iconic gaming soundtracks in the past 10 years, of course with the help of the vocalists you worked with, and man did it age well! Also gonna be parrot #497 and politely request this be added to streaming platforms as its arguably the best song in the soundtrack, even if for the shortest boss.

[@jchristopherson]

It's up to Konami - hopefully they do at some point

[@germanfernandezmacias4590]

@@jchristopherson I´ll wait

[@Caracatungas]

​@@jchristophersonI will wait as long as I have to, it's still listed on Spotify but it's unable to be listened to

[@indra4962]

i dont know if you will ever read this, but i just want to thank you for all the great music you made for metal gear rising.Those boss themes along with battle themes like "dark skies" or "soul cant be cut" got me into music when i was little and i highly appreciate you for this :)@@jchristopherson

[@chaohunterdaniel3005]

@@germanfernandezmacias4590We'll*

[@Astreious]

“Buckle the fuck up little doggy”

[@yaboillaoyd]

HEAT OF THE DESERT!!

[@Astreious]

@@yaboillaoyd DUST SETTLES ON MY FACE!!!

[@yaboillaoyd]

@@Astreious WITHOUT A COMPASS!

[@Astreious]

@@yaboillaoyd THE SOLIDER KNOWS NO DISGRACE!!!!!!!!!

[@yaboillaoyd]

@@Astreious OUT OF THE ASHES, THE EAGLE RISES STILL!!

[@iwuvu5940]

HEAT OF THE DESERT!!

[@JetstreamSam-bp6zs]

DUST SETTLES ON MY FACE!

[@catguy31]

@@JetstreamSam-bp6zs without a compass the soldier knows no disgrace

[@paradox2210]

@@catguy31 OUT OF THE ASHES THE EAGLE RISES STILL

[@gameframeinc.3389]

@@paradox2210FREEDOM IS CALLING

[@Ahrkimedes]

@@paradox2210 FREEDOM IS CALLING TO ALL MEN WHO BEND THEIR WILL

[@caesarplaysgames]

I know this song is meant to be a critique of this kind of attitude, but I can’t help but feel like the line “We fight for justice, in a forgotten place, fulfill our duty, then vanish without a trace,” is vaguely inspiring. It’s like the motto of a professional soldier who truly believes in what they’re doing.

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

I understand your sentiment. I find the “Here I am” section very somber and tragic. Its self awareness at that part is interesting.

[@caesarplaysgames]

@@Paultheloveroffreedom Oh yeah it’s certainly tragic. I suppose it really depends on exactly what said soldier is fighting for. Obviously in the case of MGRR, they’re fighting for a mutant senator to take over America lmao, so the message of the song is certainly negative in that way. But still, I just find the idea of a soldier, so willing to sacrifice not only their lives but their status as an individual, all for something they truly believe in to be deeply moving. But as I said, whether it’s the right thing or not depends on what they’re fighting for.

[@mik3191]

@@caesarplaysgamesThat’s exactly what happened to Vemon Snake (Medic) and look what happened though.

[@ziziorens348]

I feel like aside from you and I there are very few people that actually find something inspiring and, dare I say it, positive in this song. Every single comment I've seen thus far about the meaning of the song says how it's criticizing the nature of conflict. And while I don't disagree with that (and certainly don't think these people are wrong), I personally can't help but be inspired by the song - the struggle, the devotion, the patriotism. Just like you said - willingness to discard oneself fully, in body and identity, for a cause you truly believe in - that is very inspiring to me.

[@lewisneale8480]

Man, its 2024 and This soundtrack holds soo well, the pacing, the way the lyrics are used, the way of how EDM and Indutrial/Heavy metal mixes, honestly Best Video Game Soundtrack ever created and ever produced, and this is one of the many songs that proves how great this soundtrack is

[@RaidenTheRipper950]

Here I am! Dirty and faceless! Waiting to heed your instructions! My favorite part, that line means a lot.

[@terathomas450]

On my own, invisible warrior, I am a wind of destruction.

[@vodov842]

@@terathomas450 ALL MAN WHO BEND THEIR WILL

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

@@vodov842 We fight for justice, in a forgotten place.

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

@J a c k i e Don't need a medal, for all the men we kill.

[@swiggitysylveon58]

@J a c k i e Don't need a medal, for all the men we kill.

[@-Celestial]

My favorite song of the game. Been listening to it since 2013! Thank you for making one of the best soundtracks ever!!!

[@LotoDrandel]

It’s the second of my favorites, with It Has to Be This Way being my first

[@ImDarkran]

@@LotoDrandel The memes…

[@epicikeashark]

@@ImDarkran The DNA of the soul

[@AnonymousN2710]

Official Lyrics: The hot wind blowing Jagged lines across the sand The crumbling buildings In our minds are all that stand Just like the buffalo Blindly following the herd We try to justify All the things that have occurred I don't know what I've been told But the wishes of the people can't be controlled I don't know what I've been told But the wishes of the people can't be controlled Heat of the desert Dust settles on my face Without a compass The soldier knows no disgrace Out of the ashes The eagle rises still Freedom is calling To all men who bend their will Here I am Dirty and faceless Waiting to heed your instruction On my own Invisible warrior I am a wind of destruction All men who bend their will We fight for justice In a forgotten place Fulfill our duty Then vanish without a trace Don't need a medal For all the men we kill Freedom is calling To all men who bend their will Wind of destruction

[@Blanabaproductions]

It says I know what I've been told

[@Speedster428]

Thank you

[@Cl-2048]

In my opinion, no song in the entire OST matches this one. So. Fucking. Cool.

[@judebug1997]

red sun

[@532isthebestnumber]

the stains of time

[@sadflix8754]

return to ashes

[@daxia0]

@@532isthebestnumber stains of time >

[@chadstreamsam69]

​@@judebug1997well, it's his opinion. Though, I agree on that red sun with you

[@watermellonman]

criminally underrated, which somehow makes the song more poetic. A soldier fighting for a cause he will never truly understand, devoting everything he has to it only to be forgotten entirely. Obviously the song hasn't been forgotten entirely but by comparison to the other songs it is greatly overshadowed, which just isn't right. I could write an entire thesis about this song, the character of Khamsin and how profound the message is; the irony of a dog and a man fighting eachother for the same ideology, two sides of the same coin, both puppets to a greater course. Fantastic work.

[@robbieaulia6462]

His death by bladewolf, a literal robot dog, is also poetically tragic in how a soldier like him is no better than a dog or a machine, yet he never once realizes this.

[@CorruptionManX]

The songs in this game have been so successful for so many years and even so, few know the channel of their composer.

[@Reynsoon]

AYO WHAT? This is the one I thought you'd have the most problems with clearing to upload, considering its elusive status on streaming sites and... here it is! Thanks Jamie!

[@JakeTheJay]

This and It Has to be This Way are in my top 10 songs of all time. Absolutely love this song to pieces!

[@jchristopherson]

Of All Time? Nice!

[@evilcrucian8989]

My very favourite out of all MGR boss songs, criminally underrated.

[@ghsrthstrhsrthsthstrh9654]

i used to not give a shit but then i realized its god tier

[@Astreious]

THE HOT WIND BLOWING

[@monoblocchairenthusiast9538]

absolutely love this style of music but i sadly dont know what its called

[@lingeringlucidity]

american nationalism

[@KrebbieGaming]

@@lingeringlucidity so true

[@perleFF]

power metal + drum and bass it is a very unqiue mixture though, so don’t expect to find more like it 😢

[@Cl-2048]

awesome

[@iwuvu5940]

Aggressive power electronic. That’s what I personally call this genre

[@Corporate_Warfare]

While i listen to this masterpiece i feel the unsual urge to bring freedom and democracy to unknow countries that have oil

[@Gmann2021]

then you, should join the helldivers.

[@Artorias.the_abysswalker.]

​@@Gmann2021 become a hero, become a legend, become a HELLDIVER

[@jaker7567]

such a crime that this isn't in the main game and isn't available on any other music streaming service

[@Palexite]

What I like about this soundtrack is that it's literally patriotic music, so it makes a lot of sense for it to be epic and haste unlike some of the other Metal Gear Rising soundtracks. Nonetheless, it's all some of the best music I've heard in gaming in it's entirety.

[@deathtoraiden2080]

My dude, this entire song is a critique of the post 9/11 "War on Terror" policy by the United States. It's only meant to be patriotic through the myopic view of the character it belongs to.

[@Palexite]

@@deathtoraiden2080 I know the story involves around that, but idk, it kind of works in general terms as well.

[@ShoeLobster45]

this song is NOT patriotic whatsoever, read the lyrics

[@thecauldron2212]

If they ever make a sequel i really hope they hire this guy : )

[@muffinpops2270]

They HAVE to hire him, the made a great portion of the best music in the game

[@randomgoodcommentor2072]

When you're sad you understand the lyrics. And the lyrics are beautiful

[@NathanDavis508]

Invisible warrior, im a wind of destruction is linda genius. We cant see wind, but we can see the effects it has on things

[@Cyrus_T_Laserpunch]

The vocalist this guy worked with did an amazing job, with an absolutely amazing vocalist AND composer it's no wonder this is the best song in the entire soundtrack, and in a soundtrack with hit after hit, all amazing songs that manage to go hard and be relevant to the story. Game developers should be tripping over each other trying to hire Jaime Christopherson.

[@blupixel3037]

My Motivation 📈📈📈

[@AlsoStuck]

Imagine a full remaster of MGRR, like with graphics like this and other stuffs

[@iroga9764]

That would be pretty pointless. Its too early for this game to get a remaster.

[@themrmoki]

You're right and I don't like it.

[@Pokaroquai]

​@@Voxelex dude what you're talking about? It's graphics look so good for a 2013 game. a previous game, Portal 2 in 2012 even has a good graphic too

[@Pokaroquai]

@@Voxelex it came out in 2014.

[@mgrdmcfansthatdontplaytheg781]

​@@Voxelex The cutting mechanic is quite a resource hog, adding better graphics is just gonna make it more off a resource hog even for the PS3.

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

My favorite song from you mr christopherson.

[@tonson5214]

Thank you Mr. Christopherson for this amazing OST

[@JetstreamSamReal]

Anybody else really like the little guitar part at 1:11?

[@fallenknight3236]

Y-know, after you mention it, I do.

[@_Jestah]

I hope that eventually this song will be released, it is my favorite in the soundtrack

[@Delzaleon]

Spotify Release when

[@lunchpaper]

until konami wants to put it on spotify

[@henrrypoop7570]

This guy made my entire mid childhood growing up

[@themaskedsuspiciousanimato8649]

Return of the King

[@MidnightOfRain]

Thank you Jamie for everything

[@JonathanSaxon]

Love this song!

[@jeremysekundeez]

This song reminds me a lot of Collective Consciousness with it’s deep message. The difference is that this song doesn’t rely on said deep message to carry the song

[@shirshobanerjee7751]

It also uses the same main motif but faster

[@potatogod4510]

Wdym Collective Conscience is a banger and the 3rd best song in the ost

[@tranhuyuc8987]

The GOAT of MGR.

[@Save_my_arches]

I think this track deserves more attention, It’s so uderrated

[@Chicken_does_nothing]

HEAT OF THE DESSERT DUST SETTLES ON MY FACE WITHOUT A CUMPASS THE SOLDIER NOS NO DISGRACE

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

OUT OF THE ASHES THE EAGLE RISES STILL FREEDOM IS CALLING TO ALL MEN WHO BEND THEIR WILL

[@judebug1997]

@@Paultheloveroffreedom HERE I AM DIRTY AND FACELESS WAITING TO HEED YOUR INSTRUCTION

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

@@judebug1997 ON MY OWN INVISIBLE WARRIOR I AM A WIND OF DESTRUCTION

[@judebug1997]

@@Paultheloveroffreedom WE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE IN A FORGOTTEN PLACE FULFIL OUR DUTY THEN VANISH WITHOUT A TRACE

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

@@judebug1997 DON'T NEED A MEDAL FOR ALL THE MEN WE KILL FREEDOM IS CALLING TO ALL MEN WHO BEND THEIR WILL

[@shiteater69-vc2cj]

HEAT OF THE DESERT🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@DONG-502]

Emoji spam

[@TETANUS.]

DUST SETTLES ON MY FACE 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SolidusDaedalus]

As a teen my favorite MGR song was Rules of Nature, growing up (allegedly) was realizing it's actually this one.

[@MrBrimbles]

The blind zeal of a soldier. Buries his doubts in mantras.

[@lunchpaper]

best mgr song ever, it tops the only thing i know for real and stains of time

[@GoyBenius_0901]

You and Ferry fucking killed this by the way, best song in the soundtrack.

[@adrianff2300]

HEAT OF THE DESERT

[@ekneik]

DUST SETTLES ON MY FACE

[@anti-spiral159]

WITHOUT A COMPASS

[@ziziorens348]

A SOLDIER KNOWS NO DISGRACE

[@TallgeeseThree]

Do you have the Beta Music for this game? If I could remember correctly every beta song is available in the game's files except Bladewolf's and Khamsin's beta theme (the one with less synths and robotic sounds)

[@smearierbrutebr]

AKA, THE DESERT STORM

[@FushiSushi42]

🗣️ HEAT OF THE DESERT!!

[@Pokaroquai]

I think myself just like Khamsin. Slowly ignored but all I do is just what I could do to help or serve and never mentioned again.

[@zereon]

seems you need a hug from dad oh wait

[@Paultheloveroffreedom]

I feel you.

[@Pokaroquai]

Been lonely, but I guess that's how Khamsin went eh? I guess I'll vanish like the desert sands.

[@DemonTime27546]

@@zereon NAHHHHH 💀 JIT DID HIM DIRTY

[@epicikeashark]

@@zereon BROOOOOOOOOOOO

[@GQuack]

re-revengeanced

[@CachEE_]

Freedom 🦅

[@MichelleTheMinecraftPlayer2006]

Heart of the desert

[@getajobmate1281]

Khamsin isn't exactly a "cyborg" like the others, he is more like a tank. The axe is presumably designed to smash through any UMG, or even multiple at once, in one hit rather than to actually beat custom cyborgs in a straight fight, and the primary function of the giant hull is to just about be able to control the axe. Even Blade Wolf, canonically the weakest boss that Prime Raiden goes up against, takes him out pretty easily because the agility of a post-SOP-era custom cyborg is shown to easily outmatch larger opponents. He would have been strong if the only threats on the battlefield were basic soldiers and Gekkos, but is out of place in a world where human-sized cyborgs can easily take out RAYs. This is possibly the theme behind his character - even though he is kind of evil, he possesses ideals of freedom and stewardship, which are liabilities for anyone who wants to be a soldier post-SOP. Maybe in the lore, he is the missing link between mecha and cyborgs: before single mercenaries could throw around buildings and take out entire armies with swords, there were mech-warriors like Khamsin, who used size rather than technique to dominate the battlefield. I think an unmanned version of the Khamsin mech, a "Sabre" equipped with a flamethrower and railgun, would be a good miniboss enemy for a sequel.

[@Nobody-ll7ej]

Man, I wish this was on Spotify or iTunes.

[@UmbralKnight1344]

The Blade Wolf DLC was pretty meh, but this is _absolutely_ my favorite song in the game

[@raickstanley]

WIND OF DESTRUCTION

[@Sowee1409]

I'll wait for Sabaton to cover this masterpiece

[@GoyBenius_0901]

Man I'd love if they did a cover.

[@CHONKYSEAL894]

Best 2 minutes 19 seconds of my life

[@andrewst.pierre6581]

I'm khamsin, AKA, the desert storm

[@onedaxster]

Easily my favorite track in the game

[@CabaretDescartes]

Ferry Corsten went hard on that song, same guy who made trance classics like Out Of The Blue, Gouryella and Carte Blanche

[@jchristopherson]

Ferry and I had a lot of fun making this mashup!

[@OneOfGamers]

This one silly song played for a cyborg soldier fighting a robot dog changed my life

[@elpepe9249]

Dude, do you have this image for a wallpaper?? I love it

[@AnchoviePossum]

why is this one missing from spotify?!?!?

[@hemny984]

Cause it's the best song on the OST and Konami hates fun

[@zwhiteh]

**khamsin**

[@JerichoYeet]

Who would win? A highly advanced alien mech hellbent to destroy and accomplish on the takeover of earth. Or A sentient and very angry M48 Patton tank from the 50s.

[@Aviongames]

Jamie, we need a guitar solo only! :)

[@mathelgar]

"Buckle the fuck up little doggie"

[@gokublack4991]

I'm Khamsin. A.K.A the Desert storm

[@saeedodeh5084]

mgr is that one game where all the themes are the best theme bruh

[@Raidenil]

PEAK

[@MrImInvalid2]

Wish the lyrics lasted longer than 40 seconds in the actual fight.

[@anti-spiral159]

Love to hear this while a tank and a mecha fight each other

[@jgn]

why did you leave the "ft. ferry corsten" out of the title?

[@shiz5753]

бомба брат

[@prfctstrm]

Ik it's a completely different game, but this feels like it would really fit with Spec Ops: The Line

[@generaltage4936]

Am I the only one still remembering this for Hulk VS Doomsday?

[@fromor7820]

Я под неё ядерку нафармил СЮДА!

[@moyr_meow]

В калде? Если в калде, то я вообще под все треки фармил гранд мастера, сейчас фармлю легенду.

[@fromor7820]

В танках@@moyr_meow

[@moyr_meow]

@@fromor7820 ясно, понятно. В калде есть ядерная бомба, и сразу не понятно

[@fromor7820]

Я так, для себя оставил @@moyr_meow

[@metal_fusion]

I'm Khamsin aka the Desert Storm [operation Desert Storm by the US military in Iraq 2003-5]

[@darthnader5745]

i gotta know, is it i know what iv been told, or i dont know what iv been told?

[@Mr.Time5202]

imagine this song is playing and you fighting in elit dangerous 😳

[@twinpony]

0:37 1:04 1:05

[@whiteb01summer]

Will this be on apps like spotify and apple music?

[@jchristopherson]

That is up to Konami

[@akaza4938]

MGR soundtrack is already on Spotify.

[@becktotheaction1891]

@@akaza4938 Yeah, but not The Hot Wind Blowing.

[@whiteb01summer]

@@akaza4938 yeah but not the hot wind blowing

[@WaveForReal]

this goes hard in minecraft fights

[@ultra_godsmcyt]

When spotify release?

[@wigligigly3375]

I’m sorry why did he ONLY JUST NOW post the music ???

[@thundersaAscam]

0:46 1:00 1:18 1:42

[@ogbobbykush9002]

Id gladly pay for it if you release it on itunes.

[@tigerblood8935]

I got a genshin ad on this, they have declared war

[@Aurora-bv1ys]

Raiden Vs Raiden

[@supercrafter2012]

can i get the Raiden for the wallpaper? He looks gorgeous

[@snr.74]

when it will be able on spotify WHEN ((((((((((((((((

[@andreibucton2005]

0:46

[@0knot488]

whats that sound at 2:02

[@Shogundoxie1414]

"HULK SMASH UGLY, FAKE HULK!!!"

[@dumdum_plays]

song makes me want to eat a sandwich... nice

[@connorh.4208]

plz spoofy