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[GarthVaderUK]

Can't get enough of the Killer Instinct soundtrack, Music Suite Teaser #2 was just released yesterday:

Music Suite Teaser #1: https://soundcloud.com/mickgordon/killer-instinct-2013-music
Music Suite Teaser #2: https://soundcloud.com/mickgordon/killer-instinct-2013-music-1

#1 is main theme, Jago, character select
#2 is Orchid, main theme, Glacius, Thunder, Sadira, Sabrewulf, Spinal teaser

Praise be to Mick Gordon, great work dude!

This must've been a dream project for him:

19 years ago I played my first round of Killer Instinct in a dark, smokey pub in Capella, a small town in central Queensland, Australia. This amazing game, and the amazing music by Robin Beanland & Graham Norgate, inspired me into a career of music for video games.

This Friday, the 22nd of November, we're unleashing the new Killer Instinct into the world. I am privileged to have been able to play in this musical universe and I hope you, the fan, enjoys the blood, sweat and tears that we've poured into this thing.

Enjoy this. We made it for you.

Here's an old panel from the summer where he talks about working on the soundtrack:
Pt1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okdBkHuIf4Q
Pt2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0SH-2779MQ

Update:
http://consoledomination.com/cd-podcast-special-killer-instinct-with-mick-gordon/

CD Podcast Special – Killer Instinct With Mick Gordon

Just as the XBOX ONE is about to release here in Australia and New Zealand we had the opportunity to speak to one and only Mick Gordon, Music Composer, Sound Designer and Audio Director for the up coming title Killer Instinct.

He takes us through the creative process on how the music was shaped and formed. With Live versions and break downs of the main theme on the show to the highs and lows he gives us a great insight to the industry and the game Killer Instinct.

And for the Killer Instinct fans Mick gave us an exclusive live performance of the Killer Instinct theme done in a different style.

 

[BronsonLee]

GODLIKE.

Seriously. Jago's theme was the start but it just keeps coming

 

[IAmRandom31]

Def love the music. Has a classic old school fighter sound to it. KI even being a bare bones project it seems has me itching to play it. Thankfully a friend of mine will be getting the Xbox One so I will be able to go over there and enjoy some rounds.

 

[DopeyFish]

his panel was amazing

 

[ChaosXVI]

Does Beanland still work for Rare/Microsoft? Is the soundtrack sort of like Donkey Kong Country Returns where a new composer (Kenji Yamamoto) is essentially remixing the soundtrack to the first game? (David Wise)

I haven't been keeping up on this game at all.

 

[Nemesis_]

Orchid's theme is serving up Lady Gaga - Aura teas and I am loving it.

I love the way he manages to fit in soundbytes from the original games without it being too noticeable / out of place. Fantastic work.

 

[Moofers]

Very awesome OST indeed! I am looking forward to playing this next year once I can swing an Xbone. Really reminiscent of that "feel" that fighters had in the heyday of the arcade.

 

[Tsundere]

Great beats.

 

[FreedomFighter]

Does Beanland still work for Rare/Microsoft? Is the soundtrack sort of like Donkey Kong Country Returns where a new composer (Kenji Yamamoto) is essentially remixing the soundtrack to the first game? (David Wise)

I'd like answers to these questions as well. Can't listen... in the office.

 

[Ash Sparrow]

That Goes hard. Thanks for posting.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Pretty damn awesome.

 

[Nemesis_]

The Glacius one is just so perfectly done to fit the concept of the character. I don't know how he did it but it's just fantastic stuff.

 

[The Main Event]

Yes, yes it is. Been listening to it non-stop.

DAT K.I. FEELING.

 

[ShowDog]

Sounds great. This guy should do the soundtrack for the new Doom game, if it ever gets released.

 

[zainetor]

Yeah he is very good. I think he worked on dead space's ost and even need for speed.

btw, easily one of the best soundtracks ever made for a fighter

 

[Celegus]

Might one call them.... Killer Cuts?

 

[BronsonLee]

Does Beanland still work for Rare/Microsoft? Is the soundtrack sort of like Donkey Kong Country Returns where a new composer (Kenji Yamamoto) is essentially remixing the soundtrack to the first game? (David Wise)

I haven't been keeping up on this game at all.

There may be soundbites and references, but beyond that, nooope

 

[H3xum]

There's some heavy sounding stuff in the main theme and character select.

Orchid just sounds silly. Channeling their inner Rumble Roses

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

The transition from Orchid's theme to the main theme...hot fire

 

[sixteen-bit]

In love with Thunder's theme.

 

[AuthenticM]

Is there a fucking way to turn down the audio's volume on soundcloud, or do I absolutely have to use the system volume control ? I'm getting tired of going there with my headphones on and ripping my ears off.

 

[DopeyFish]

There may be soundbites and references, but beyond that, nooope

he actually did both heh made new songs, remixed the old ones

 

[BronsonLee]

he actually did both heh made new songs, remixed the old ones

WHAT OH SHIT

WHERE

Gimme that nowsterday

 

[Family Fry]

Just check out the dynamic music near the end of this 115 ultra combo.
Starts around 73 Hits

http://youtu.be/hfMjukWiV60

 

[DopeyFish]

WHAT OH SHIT

WHERE

Gimme that nowsterday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv4qqUtLHpU

here's a sample of orchid

 

[Kurt]

Sorry but it doesn't come even close to the old ki music.

I don't hope that this is the sabrewulf main stage music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kzO0RxHTmw

It's so bad in many ways. It doesn't even contain a main melody in it.

 

[jaythagamer]

wow, very nice

 

[Frodo]

This... was... actually better than what I was expecting.

Good job!

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Man this is INCREDIBLE.

 

[oneida]

this year has had some good music.

but KI3 has the best music

 

[No_Style]

It's pretty damn good! I want it!

 

[farisr]

I may have missed it, but any news on the soundtrack being available for sale when the game releases?

 

[keit4]

I can't stop listening to this. So good.

 

[DopeyFish]

I may have missed it, but any news on the soundtrack being available for sale when the game releases?

possibly not at launch

we were told a couple weeks ago that there will be news shortly... they weren't really planning on releasing the OST but fans kept begging lol

 

[SovanJedi]

Just took a listen. Hot damn, the backs of my eyeballs are on fire. I don't know how that happened. This is an amazing soundtrack.

 

[DarkoMaledictus]

Wow, some very solid music!! Was not expecting something this good! Music is a big part of a fighter, happy they nailed this!

 

[-Eddman-]

Orchid's music is awesome and would have been better with a neon filled, futuristic city stage instead of that shitty Call of Duty map ripoff.

 

[RedEther]

This soundtrack is pretty dope probably the best I've heard all year.

 

[DarkoMaledictus]

Sorry but it doesn't come even close to the old ki music.

I don't hope that this is the sabrewulf main stage music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kzO0RxHTmw

It's so bad in many ways. It doesn't even contain a main melody in it.

Dude it destroys the original music... this is just SOOOO much better its not even funny!

 

[Goldmund]

I really like it.

 

[Pennybags]

Glacius' theme is the best and most fitting to the character so far. I won't be getting an Xbox for a long while if at all, but I definitely feel like I'll be missing out.

 

[GANGSTERKILLER]

The main theme/Jago stage mix is unbelievable. The nostalgic feelings!

This is the XBO game that I will miss the most.

 

[Vazra]

Orchid's Theme sounds so freaking awesome. The others also slay.

 

[B_Boss]

What an incredible job by Gordon. Though I must say that Sabrewulf's theme (and notable others) from both arcade titles and the killer cuts are VERY tough acts to follow personally but I love what he has done as a whole, just mindblowing. The fact that Beanland and Norgate inspired him is beyond awesome as well. Probably odd or crazy but this game is almost a console seller for me given my long personal history with KI. I have waited (like many of you I'm sure) almost 20 years for the next installment of KI, rumor after rumor its finally here and on the console I have not chosen as my primary platform for gaming. You can be certain that my mind will be focused on KI the moment I come across some incredible deal to grab an XB1 cheap, etc.

 

[Dictator93]

Sorry but it doesn't come even close to the old ki music.

I don't hope that this is the sabrewulf main stage music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kzO0RxHTmw

It's so bad in many ways. It doesn't even contain a main melody in it.

I must disagree so much.

Wow.

KI's music has proven to be so dynamic and hard hitting. The fact that it is dynamic also gives it a huge plus.

 

[Vico]

I don't know why, but I love the spinal part.
Well I guess it's the spinal part.

 

[dcx4610]

I'm spending $500 thanks on an Xbone thanks to Mick. The music sold the game for me.

 

[Marvel]

Yeah this is one of the best game soundtracks I've ever listened to in all honesty.

 

[Dabanton]

I must disagree so much.

Wow.

KI's music has proven to be so dynamic and hard hitting. The fact that it is dynamic also gives it a huge plus.

Seriously it just makes the fights more intense.

 

[B_Boss]

Does anyone know if Betteridge (Mark) worked in any capacity on KI/3? I know Lobb was a supervisor or whatnot but I wonder if any of the other vets were involved in some way given that most of them left Rare. Thanks for any info.