ReMix:Streets of Rage "Deku Meets Knuckleduster" 4:00

By J Damashii

Arranging the music of one song...

"Fighting in the Street"

Primary Game: Streets of Rage (Sega , 1991, GEN), music by Yuzo Koshiro

Posted 2023-11-10, evaluated by Liontamer


Before we get to fighting with this ReMix, we have to point you to OCR founder djpretzel's announcement of his stepping down as administrator and CEO after nearly 24 years. He's not gone for good (so join our Discord and send him your well wishes), but he's going to go home and be a family man. We're thankful to have djp's advice and support as we move forward with long-time ReMixer, admin, and judge DarkeSword now helming OCR. There's an adage I heard recently that pretty much applies to anything in life, especially if you want to make things happen without analysis paralysis: "Start, then learn. Don't learn, then start." While we're not changing the core ideas of OC ReMix - highlighting creative and interpretive VGM arrangements -- we've got a lot of ideas and a wonderful community behind us. Much like how djp built and grew OCR, adding to his skills along the way, now's our time to carry it forward, and learn what we need to along the way!

As we on staff learn our way around staging and posting these ReMixes, it's wonderful to have J Damashii finally back on the front page with this funky vocal version of Yuzo Koshiro's classic first stage theme to Streets of Rage! Whether you know him by Sir Jordanius, UV Sir J, or even his more recent work as Tempus Tonic Philharmonic, any music by J is cause for celebration, even if it means "Fighting in the Streets" of Wood Oak City. J gave a nod to past collab partner Garrett Williamson for influencing things in the earliest stages (and I'd recommend firing up their previous team-ups):

"Out of professional courtesy, I'm giving a nod to Garrett Williamson for helping in the infancy of this arrangement to help it become what it is in this current iteration."

This one's from J's Flips - Volume I album, which boasts a plethora of amazing arrangements more focused on mainstream music, with a smattering of VGM and anime ones as well. As with many of J's efforts, the bass guitar's absolutely funktastic and attention-grabbing, there's also bright brass, and full-throated vocals (the high note at 2:48, wow!), along with a little Rhodes goodness. Without actually namedropping them, the lyrics are all about our game's heroes -- Adam, Axel, and Blaze -- committing to taking back the night and cleaning up Wood Oak City. As someone's who had more than one police-trained gun needlessly pointed at me, the BEST cops are the side-scrolling beat-'em-up ones, strictly focused on bare knuckling bad guys and eating turkeys found behind garbage cans. :-P (We only have one Final Fight series ReMix too, so let's reform THAT!)

If you skip this mix, it's a crime where you've gotta do the time. Get it now, citizens!

Liontamer

Discussion

Latest 4 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
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CJthemusicdude
on 2024-03-25 16:40:37

This is a certified classic. Very excellent interpretation of the original tune. And most importantly......... very cool ?

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NoBob117
on 2023-11-14 20:48:39

Dunno why, but this feels like something NSP would put out, just, family friendly. Super fun to listen to.

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Gario
on 2023-11-13 15:12:52

Reference to MHA Vigilantes makes this an instant winner.

The slick FM sounds, funky arrangement, and crisp singing helps seal the deal.

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Liontamer
on 2023-11-03 10:58:22
What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

Sources Arranged (1 Song)


Primary Game:
Streets of Rage (Sega , 1991, GEN)
Music by Yuzo Koshiro
Songs:
"Fighting in the Street"

Tags (10)


Genre:
Funk
Mood:
Energetic,Funky
Instrumentation:
Organ,Synth,Trumpet,Vocals: Male
Additional:
Lyrics > Language: English
Lyrics > Lyrics: Original
Time > 4/4 Time Signature

File Information


Name:
Streets_of_Rage_Deku_Meets_Knuckleduster_OC_ReMix.mp3
Size:
6,898,301 bytes
MD5:
b96779e0211045f6c6654a7b645c4949
Bitrate:
227Kbps
Duration:
4:00

[x2]
Take a look around, something going down
I can feel it in my soul
You can hear the sound, from the underground
There's nowhere left to go
We will know the fear, it is coming near
Unless we change the plan
Gotta face the facts, take the city back
It's time to take a stand

On the dance floor
Blood is flowing wide
This moment could
Change our very lives

It's time to listen to the signs
Put a stop to senseless crime

The going's getting tough, ain't ya had enough
Of this status quo we breathe
Taking back control, time to hit the road
People, we've gotta fight for the streets

For the streets
People, we've gotta fight for the streets
Wooooo
For the streets
People, we've gotta...

Take a look around, something going down
I can feel it in my soul
You can hear the sound, from the underground
There's nowhere left to go
We will know the fear, it is coming near
Unless we change the plan
Gotta face the facts, take the city back, ya
It's time to take a stand

On the dance floor
Blood is flowing wide
This moment could
Change our very lives

It's time to listen to the signs
Put a stop to senseless crime

The going's getting tough, ain't ya had enough
Of this status quo we breathe
Taking back control, time to hit the road
Now, people, we've gotta fight for the streets

You gotta fight for
Your mother (fight for your mother)
Fight for your father (fight for your father)
Fight for your brother (fight for your brother)
Fight for your sister (fight for your sister)
Fight for your honor (fight for your honor)
Fight for your pride (fight for your pride)
Keep this city (keep this city)
ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!

We've gotta fight for the streets
For the streets
People, we've gotta fight for the streets
Wooooo
For the streets
People, we've gotta fight for the streets

Wax on
Then we wax off, YEAH!
Hey, wax on
People, we've gotta fight for the streets
Hey, wax on (wooooo)
Then we wax off, YEAH!
People, we've gotta fight for the streets

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