History AwesomeMusic / Tekken

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYiuv7SziJc Plucking Tulips]], the Netherlands stage theme, is just as catchy, having become an iconic tune rather quickly in the fandom. Fun Fact: the game version, which has a shorter intro, is called "Plucking flower field". Composed by Akitaka Tohyama.

* The aptly named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amLe-l_cd6w&ab_channel=NamcoMusicCenter Supercharged]], which serves as theme for ''Dark Resurrection's'' "Industrial Complex" stage is an energetic and unforgettable track.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh-F96kAQa8 Moonlit Wilderness - D.T.O. Mix]] (by Satoru Kosaki) is the updated take on ''Tekken 5'''s stage/theme. It's basically the "Moonlit Wilderness" track taken UpToEleven, with the violins, pianos and most prominently the drums turned all the way up.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsB14OVlcrs Karma]], the theme of Electric Fountain. A fast-paced techno song with OneWomanWail, considered by many to be the defining song of 6's soundtrack. Composed by Akitaka Tohyama.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqqpjx5kPUs G]], the theme of Fallen Colony. This song actually had 3 versions, one for the Arcade version, a special 5.1 Surround Sound version mixed specially for the console versions, and the OST version, called the Blast Version. The link has all three of them mixed together, completing the song. Composed by Go Shiina.

* Bloodline Rebellion's opening theme, [[https://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt1xE0DFHmY Burning]]. Amazingly badass guitar riffs, perfectly suiting the Opening's scenes of Jin on his motorbike, the introductions of the newcomers Lars and Alisa, and the iconic CrossCounter between Jin and Kazuya.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsB14OVlcrs Karma]], the theme of Electric Fountain. A fast-paced techno song with OneWomanWailing, considered by many to be the defining song of 6's soundtrack. Composed by Akitaka Tohyama.

* Bloodline Rebellion's opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee5VFsyijtc Burning]]. Amazingly badass guitar riffs, perfectly suiting the Opening's scenes of Jin on his motorbike, the introductions of the newcomers Lars and Alisa, and the iconic CrossCounter between Jin and Kazuya.

%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsB14OVlcrs Karma]], the theme of Electric Fountain by Akitaka Tohyama.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj50N9dTYJ8&t=94s&ab_channel=PlagueDemon Marine Stadium, Japan.]] An energetic track to kick off the first ''Tekken'' game with, which was reused in the sequel for Bruce.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aIoEQek41E&ab_channel=PlagueDemon Angkor Wat, Cambodia.]] An exotic theme that fits the jungles of Cambodia perfectly, which was reused in the sequel for Kunimitsu.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMgbdl5JhNQ&t=60s&ab_channel=PlagueDemon Acropolis, Greece.]] It feels like the soundtrack to a big confrontation, which it does end up being if Heihachi is fought here. Reused for Kuma in the sequel.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbZT8COhfE&t=22s&ab_channel=PlagueDemon Windermere, UK.]] A high-octane and fast-paced song that feels like something out of a spy movie, perfectly fitting of the land of [[Franchise/JamesBond 007]]. Reused for Prototype Jack in the sequel.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOJ4EP0GVzQ&t=103s&ab_channel=PlagueDemon Szechwan, China.]] An Eastern-inspired song with elements of techno mixed in, which fits both the location and the character it was used for in the sequel, Wang Jinrei.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwbDkMBgO2I Fiji.]] This was used for Roger and Alex in the sequel. So awesome that it got remixed for ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2'', more than 15 years later!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62dxojbmUY4 Kyoto, Japan.]] This was used for Ganryu in the sequel. Bonus points for its awesome title: "All Things Are in Flux and Nothing is Permanent".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM4mBQvGV-A Monument Valley, USA.]] This was used for Armor King in the sequel. One of the most unsettling [=BGMs=] you're likely to ever hear in a fighting game, it really does evoke the feeling of being stranded in the middle of the desert and fearing for your life. The title? "Here is the Point of No Return".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYI1OHANPfc King George Island, Antarctica.]] This was used for Anna in the sequel, even though her stage is the Taj Mahal, India. A really soothing song that fits perfectly the serene beauty of snow. The title: "Almost Frozen".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75AMKEZS80Y Chicago, USA.]] This was used for Lee in the sequel. A pretty fun jazzy sounding number, that fits the city quite nicely. The title: "It Makes Me Higher".
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laP-F-yqWMo Venezia/Venice, Italy.]] The only stage BGM NOT used in the sequel. Suits the beauty and grandeur of the city of canals. The title is "Surprising Truth".

* [[https://youtu.be/xlEKbSRvqGo The character select theme]]. It lets you know that things have taken a turn for the worse since the first game. If that doesn't suit you, then chances are that the more lively [[https://youtu.be/q-W7MTjiYUs arranged version]] used for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation port will.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_B7hgHf8Fg&t=301s&ab_channel=AacroXtensions Heihachi Mishima, King of the Iron Fist.]] With [[VillainProtagonist Heihachi]] now taking center stage in ''Tekken 2'', he gets a theme that conveys his strength and rage, making him feel nigh-unstoppable.

* King's theme, [[https://youtu.be/A6wODLlPTxE Ring A Bell.]] The music starts on a grand note as though introducing the atmosphere of a church, before transitioning into fast-paced techno as the fight continues.

* Heihachi's return is marked with an ominous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aZQrzjxu5w&t=12s&ab_channel=NamcoMusicCenter rock-inspired theme]] that conveys his toughness, even into his elder years.
-->'''[=YouTube=] commenter:''' ''"These sirens aren't the cops. They aren't dumb to try and arrest Heihachi. It's just the ambulance coming to take care of Heihachi's next victim."''

* Heihachi's return is marked with an ominous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aZQrzjxu5w&t=12s&ab_channel=NamcoMusicCenter rock-inspired theme]].
-->'''[=YouTube=]] commenter:''' ''"These sirens aren't the cops. They aren't dumb to try and arrest Heihachi. It's just the ambulance coming to take care of Heihachi's next victim."''

%%* [[https://youtu.be/VXYm5forOlc Heihachi's theme, "As Bald As?".]]

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3LCFfwCgZM Aloneness]], the ending theme for Arcade and Story Mode, composed by Taku Inoue, is the menu song "Solitude" with the addition of drums and actual Japanese vocals, courtesy of Kazumi's voice actress, Yumi Hara. Even with the electronics in the refrain, the whole song still conveys the wistfulness of the lyrics, as Kazumi mourns the tragic fate of her love for Heihachi, and promises in spite of her loneliness to wait for him in the afterlife. [[spoiler:And knowing how Story Mode ends, perhaps she won't have to wait long...]]

* [[https://youtu.be/y_Yu6QRgFxA The Opening theme]], courtesy of Akitaka Tohyama. Some loyal fans of the series will probably recognize ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2''[='=]s console opening theme as a remix of this very track.

** Not to be outdone, Bloodline Rebellion's opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee5VFsyijtc Burning]]. Amazingly badass guitar riffs, perfectly suiting the Opening's scenes of Jin on his motorbike, the introductions of the newcomers Lars and Alisa, and the iconic CrossCounter between Jin and Kazuya.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdt1lmkM-7M INARI]], the stage theme for the Season 4 DLC stage Vermillion Gates. It's an intricate and beautiful mix of classical-sounding Japanese flutes and jazz-fusion rock music, with the main melody carried by the Japanese instruments while the bass guitar and drums drive the rhythm forward. After a long streak of dubstep and electronic music that the series has employed, the song is a welcome return to more traditional-sounding music that seems performed by actual musicians rather than composed on a computer. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foR8QZsUwRM Final Round]] mix somewhat simplifies the musical arrangement, focusing more on a sense of urgency as the fight nears its conclusion.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgDFs88Zgro Yodeling in Meadow Hill]] the BGM of Hidden Retreat in ''Tekken 6'' is seen by some as a bit too silly for a game like ''Tekken'', but others think this song is AMAZING. Composed by Keiichi Okabe. In 2019 it serves as the background music of a new alert for LetsPlay/ProtonJon, with guest appearances by Resident Evil characters Albert Wesker (as the presumed source of the song's yodeling) and Chris Redfield, who punches a boulder at Wesker after yelling his name.

* The Season 4 DLC stage Island Paradise is a tribute to two classic stages, Poolside from ''5'' and Beach from ''4. Accordingly, both their respective soundtracks were remixed and modernized for their ''Tekken 7'' iteration. The stage begins on the Poolside part of the stage, with its [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPgJzeDnsrQ remix]] highlighting the melodies more and simply staying in the backdrop of the fighting. In a Final Round scenario, or when the stage's balcony is broken, sending both fighters to the Beach part of the stage, the music changes to a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG1pppKOOGQ pumped-up remix of the soundtrack]] from ''4'', ratcheting up the tension of the fight while still fitting the atmosphere of the stage.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgDFs88Zgro Yodeling in Meadow Hill]] the BGM of Hidden Retreat in ''Tekken 6'' is seen by some as a bit too silly for a game like ''Tekken'', but others think this song is AMAZING. Composed by Keiichi Okabe.
** In 2019 it serves as the background music of a new alert for LetsPlay/ProtonJon, with guest appearances by Resident Evil characters Albert Wesker (as the presumed source of the song's yodeling) and Chris Redfield, who punches a boulder at Wesker after yelling his name.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NclGBGsKicc Yoshimitsu's theme]] by Nobuyoshi "sanodg" Sano -- probably the closest a song from the soundtrack came to having distinct lyrics until ''Tekken 5''[='=]s console opening theme.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeQEeqcoNHA Ogre's theme]], by Keiichi Okabe, sounds perfect for a ritual for a deity like Ogre himself.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjD9BZv5ybw Hwoarang's theme]], also by Keiichi Okabe, is a very fast-paced jungle-dnb song, and is quite fitting for an unbeaten taekwondo fighter.
* Paul should be proud to have [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJGhF0GLNs the most rocking theme song in the game]], courtesy of Akitaka Tohyama.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJA4F2SfPjI Nina's theme]], also by Tohyama, is nothing to sneeze at either.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahy8blq0MI Unknown's theme]] (by Keiichi Okabe), is one of the most maligned tracks in the Tekken soundtrack.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucF5WuRpljQ The Opening theme]], courtesy of Akitaka Tohyama. Some loyal fans of the series will probably recognize ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2''[='=]s console opening theme as a remix of this very track.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4E8hnfKg3g The Staff Roll]] is the most distinct piece in the OST, and absolutely beautiful.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeaqCeDBYNs A Fist for a Fist]], the console opening movie theme, accompanies the triumphant return of Kazuya Mishima into the series canon.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkITRU-N_cQ Tiger Jackson's theme]] is more rock-influenced than disco, but still makes for an awesome song.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAOl4cFgiK4 Ogre and True Ogre's theme]]. Usually split into their individual parts, the song is actually better off as one complete track. There's a bridge which plays once Ogre is defeated, which denotes his transformation into True Ogre. The same composer (Nobuyoshi Sano, or sanodg) would later go on to use the same technique in ''Tekken Tag Tournament 2'' for Jun and Unknown.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMsgVLo1Zms Ling Xiaoyu's]] theme is a lot tougher-sounding than you'd expect.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZNIDJoCbYk hidden characters theme]] is great to rock out to. Julia's theme in the [=PS1=] version is based on it. Composed by Nobuyoshi Sano.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpcdr4jQaLQ Forest Law's]] Theme doesn't sound like all that but gets better the farther it goes.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcLPL8cPQ-8 PS1 remix has some more techno elements to it.]]
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVYuzs2Otz8 The arcade version is nothing to sneeze at either.]]
* Nina's theme (by Keiichi Okabe) is an awesome [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2CQ3HEcBbc bass guitar-driven track.]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9FOyz-7np0 Paul's theme]] is a nice rock song that keeps you on your toes with its seemingly discordant rhythms. Composed by Nobuyoshi Sano.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZWXAGtrVK0 Kuma's and Panda's theme]] (composed by Keiichi Okabe) is probably one of the most criminally overlooked tracks in the entire series.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8AHWMjkqhM Mokujin's theme]] (courtesy of Nobuyoshi Sano) is driven mainly by one bass line looping throughout the entire track. Bonus points for incorporating some actual wood sounds into the loop! It also happens to be a "wooden" remix of Yoshimitsu's theme, which is an awesome track in its own right!

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D5Eo5Aji1I Black Winter Night Sky]], the opening theme to the second game. See [[YMMV/{{Tekken}} Memetic Mutation]].
* Jun's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS59Kx_48ro Morning Field.]] The stage it plays on is a beautiful grass clearing, and the music adds to its relaxing effect.
* King's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlu4F9BbCUU Ring A Bell.]] The music starts on a grand note as though introducing the atmosphere of a church, before transitioning into fast-paced techno as the fight continues.
%%* Law's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1b59cs43xM Two Different Sides.]]
%%* Lei's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJmSfiR0x_A The Place, 1997.]]
* Paul's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLRi7jl_UT0 Paul's Miracle Death Fist.]] A great mix of funk and electronic music.
* Yoshimitsu's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WE15BZW0nw Head Shaker.]] The soundtrack captures the atmosphere of fighting in the middle of a thick forest; haunting and beautiful all at the same time.
* Baek's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnNjd6K9Tuc Eastern Dance.]] Unique among the mid-boss themes as the only one not taken from Tekken 1.
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj9YO4tilTU Heihachi's theme, "As Bald As?".]]
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46YCByNuaVQ Kazuya's theme, "Emotionless Passion".]] Japanese guitars, percussions, and electronic sounds all combine to make for an intense soundtrack as you fight the boss of the game. Even now, many still consider it the best piece of stage music in the entire series, particularly the arrange version for the console release.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIqXCTzlGEQ Devil Kazuya's and Angel's theme, "Be In The Mirror".]] The song features a more downtempo rendition of the main melody of "Emotionless Passion" as you confront the TrueFinalBoss, the Devil residing in Kazuya (or Angel if you're playing as Devil).
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8T8rUvVrUA Nobody Catch Me]], Michelle's theme. Despite the {{Engrish}}y title, it's both energetic and relaxing, resulting in pure awesome.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BC3jd4ir8c Landscape Under the Ghost -KAMINANO-, the Ending theme.]] [[Creator/RyokoShiraishi One of the singers]] [[AscendedExtra eventually went on to voice Asuka starting in 5.]]
%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f65nkeBe8kY Quiet Interim Report]], the mid-boss theme.