Line #105 AwesomeMusic/Tekken


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10	''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' has some of the most SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic you'd find in a fighting game. Namco Sound Team, we love you.
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14	[[folder:''Tekken 1'']]
15	The first game had relatively more subdued music than the rest of the series. Most tracks, however, were deemed worthy to be reused for the second game (the following links are for the re-arranged versions):
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17	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj50N9dTYJ8&t=94s Marine Stadium, Japan.]] An energetic track to kick off the first ''Tekken'' game, which was reused in the sequel for Bruce.
18	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aIoEQek41E Angkor Wat, Cambodia.]] An exotic theme that fits the jungles of Cambodia perfectly, which was reused in the sequel for Kunimitsu.
19	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMgbdl5JhNQ&t=60s 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.
20	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbZT8COhfE&t=22s 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.
21	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOJ4EP0GVzQ&t=103s 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.
22	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwbDkMBgO2I Fiji]] 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!
23	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62dxojbmUY4 Kyoto, Japan]] was used for Ganryu in the sequel. Bonus points for its awesome title: "All Things Are in Flux and Nothing is Permanent".
24	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM4mBQvGV-A Monument Valley, USA]] 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".
25	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYI1OHANPfc King George Island, Antarctica]] was used for Anna in the sequel, even though her stage is the Taj Mahal, India. A really soothing song that fits the serene beauty of snow. The title: "Almost Frozen".
26	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75AMKEZS80Y Chicago, USA]] was used for Lee in the sequel. A fun jazzy sounding number, that fits the city quite nicely. The title: "It Makes Me Higher".
27	* [[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".
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30	[[folder:''Tekken 2'']]
31	The early games were ripe with awesome music, as par for Namco games in the 1990's.
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33	* [[https://youtu.be/xlEKbSRvqGo The character select theme]] 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 Platform/PlayStation port will.
34	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_B7hgHf8Fg&t=301s 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.
35	* [[https://youtu.be/-iY353k9cBs Black Winter Night Sky]], the opening theme to the second game. See [[Memes/{{Tekken}} Memetic Mutation]].
36	* Jun's theme, [[https://youtu.be/xUwx6Lqo1n0 Morning Field.]] The stage it plays on is a beautiful grass clearing, and the music adds to its relaxing effect.
37	* King's theme, [[https://youtu.be/A6wODLlPTxE Ring A Bell,]] starts on a grand note as though introducing the atmosphere of a church, before transitioning into fast-paced techno as the fight continues.
38	* Law's theme, [[https://youtu.be/T92YOZ0IpD4 Two Different Sides.]] The soundtrack really captures the atmosphere of fighting in China.
39	%%* Lei's theme, [[https://youtu.be/6EoAoV9qVEQ The Place, 1997.]]
40	* Paul's theme, [[https://youtu.be/boR4xPNZj4E Paul's Miracle Death Fist.]] A great mix of funk and electronic music.
41	* Yoshimitsu's theme, [[https://youtu.be/I792pxhSXaM Head Shaker.]] The soundtrack captures the atmosphere of fighting in the middle of a thick forest; haunting and beautiful all at the same time.
42	* Baek's theme, [[https://youtu.be/T3wduhrr9Ek Eastern Dance.]] Unique among the mid-boss themes as the only one not taken from Tekken 1.
43	* [[https://youtu.be/zxo7hCx72nE 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.
44	* [[https://youtu.be/kJPi7P_bKs8 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).
45	* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWZUIYbysfo arcade version]] of Kazuya's stage, with its drums and haunting instruments. It later got used in ''Tekken 4''[='=]s Tekken Force mode and was the music for Kazuya's ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' trailer.
46	* [[https://youtu.be/UKTuRIIwNk8 Nobody Catch Me]], Michelle's theme. Despite the {{Engrish}}y title, it's both energetic and relaxing, resulting in pure awesome.
47	* [[https://youtu.be/tz4PoecCajI Landscape Under the Ghost -KAMINANO-, the Ending theme.]] [[Creator/RyokoShiraishi One of the singers]] [[AscendedExtra eventually went on to voice Asuka starting in 5.]]
48	%%* [[https://youtu.be/0RuuXuwQGmY Quiet Interim Report]], the mid-boss theme.
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51	[[folder:''Tekken 3'']]
52	''Tekken 3'' began featuring more rock and electronic music compared to the first two games. It also introduced a few of the composers who would go on to make the most iconic soundtracks of the series, including Nobuyoshi "sanodg" Sano and Keiichi Okabe.
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54	* The [[https://youtu.be/VvnPKnyKfDU hidden characters theme]] by Nobuyoshi Sano is great to rock out to. Julia's theme in the [=PS1=] version is based on it.
55	* [[https://youtu.be/aNV0e4RJ7S0 Forest Law's]] Theme doesn't sound like all that but gets better the farther it goes.
56	* Jin's theme (by Keiichi Okabe) is another solid rock piece.
57	** [[https://youtu.be/vhyYU1fkUwI PS1 remix has some more techno elements to it.]]
58	** [[https://youtu.be/wCWANtcDlgg The arcade version is nothing to sneeze at either.]]
59	* Nina's theme (by Keiichi Okabe) is an awesome [[https://youtu.be/SEebRRc1YWQ bass guitar-driven track.]]
60	* [[https://youtu.be/Mqi3mWudD8E Paul's theme]] by Nobuyoshi Sano is a nice rock song that keeps you on your toes with its seemingly discordant rhythms.
61	* Heihachi's return is marked with an ominous [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aZQrzjxu5w&t=12s rock-inspired theme]] that conveys his toughness, even into his elder years.
62	-->'''[=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.
63	* [[https://youtu.be/9ZWXAGtrVK0 Kuma's and Panda's theme]] (composed by Keiichi Okabe) is probably one of the most criminally overlooked tracks in the entire series.
64	* [[https://youtu.be/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!
65	* The two console-exclusive secret characters actually have awesome themes of their own. Unlike the other soundtracks, a different composer (Minamo Takahashi) made these tracks, but they still manage to fit with the rest of the album.
66	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRKsxqYzmPs Gon's theme.]]
67	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXFPH_pG28Y Dr. Boskonovitch's theme.]]
68	* [[https://youtu.be/ZXeWpTsva8Y 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.
69	* [[https://youtu.be/QMsgVLo1Zms Ling Xiaoyu's]] theme is a lot tougher-sounding than you'd expect.
70	* [[https://youtu.be/p4RfFJnhziw Tiger Jackson's theme]] is more rock-influenced than disco, but still makes for an awesome song.
71	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV8X9L0qIGk Eddy Gordo's theme.]] A nice, funky guitar melody set to a groovy electronic beat; perfect for the series' first DanceBattler.
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74	[[folder:''Tekken Tag Tournament'']]
75	This soundtrack ventured more into a more techno/electronic theme, with a lot of the tracks incorporating vocoder sounds. This album also marks the introduction of Akitaka Tohyama and Yuu Miyake, two more of the series' most notable composers. On a sadder note, this was also the final game Nobuyoshi "sanodg" Sano worked on before he left the Namco Sound Team.
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77	* [[https://youtu.be/CZ3WCC-YqzU 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.
78	* [[https://youtu.be/l8ywxzdq0Tk Ogre's theme]], by Keiichi Okabe, sounds perfect for a ritual for a deity like Ogre himself.
79	* [[https://youtu.be/Ji20CFljBFY Hwoarang's theme]], also by Keiichi Okabe, is a very fast-paced jungle-dnb song, and is quite fitting for an unbeaten taekwondo fighter.
80	* Paul should be proud to have [[https://youtu.be/df6qVQJn-qs the most rocking theme song in the game]], courtesy of Akitaka Tohyama.
81	* [[https://youtu.be/1yLCk9WRMWU Nina's theme]], also by Tohyama, is nothing to sneeze at either.
82	* [[https://youtu.be/YEl_KlFrcBA Unknown's theme]] (by Keiichi Okabe), is one of the most maligned tracks in the Tekken soundtrack.
83	* [[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. You wanna know how awesome it is? It got into ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.
84	* [[https://youtu.be/9i75Im0qycg The Staff Roll]] is the most distinct piece in the OST, and absolutely beautiful.
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87	[[folder:''Tekken 4'']]
88	''Tekken 4'' has a very underrated soundtrack, especially for the series itself. It also features probably the most diverse soundtrack in terms of genre, venturing from trance, electronic, rock, to world music, among others. Comparatively, it's notably slower and calmer than other soundtracks, rather fitting the transition from the quick, high energy fights of ''3'' to the slightly slower, more technical battles of ''4''. A new composer was introduced in this game as well: Satoru Kosaki[[note]]For reference, as well as to show how much of a mark he made in this soundtrack, ''every single track'' listed under this folder is a composition of his, unless otherwise indicated[[/note]].
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90	* [[https://youtu.be/67mi-v802rw A Fist for a Fist]], the console opening movie theme, accompanies the triumphant return of Kazuya Mishima into the series canon.
91	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzI4oEDp-10 Touch and Go]] is a favorite.
92	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfLOypUb8PY Authentic Sky]] is a very calming soundtrack. Sadly not part of the soundtrack: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv84dSr3lLI this version]] of "Authentic Sky" includes a drum track which would play at the end of a match.
93	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_T6Bf9RriI Bit Crusher]] is an awesome electronic/jazz fusion track.
94	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZruuChErXo The Inner Shrine]], the Hon-maru track, is a calm yet intense tune, especially considering the Story Mode battles that take place here. It also stands out due to being the only song in the soundtrack made by a different composer, Hiroshi Okubo.
95	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-oyY1YMF_w Uninhabited]], the Mall theme, composed by Akitaka Tohyama. An old-school electronic track in the vein of the older Tekken games.
96	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUhtVEZkuv4 The Strongest Iron Arena]], the Arena theme, has a fitting "big fight feel" sound to it to match the MMA-esque octagonal cage Heihachi proclaims as the site for the King of Iron Fist 4 championship match.
97	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqbE4767SkA Mob]], the theme for the Underground stage composed by Akitaka Tohyama, has
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100	[[folder:''Tekken 5'']]
101	This soundtrack featured more rock/nu-metal tracks, making for, if not universally appreciated, at least very memorable music.
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103	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUwupgqpTv8 Sparking]], the console opening theme. Notable for being the first song in the series which featured actual vocals.
104	* Three words: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAFzbiHx7-g HALL OF FATE]]. Ryuichi Takada's track is so epic that it became one of the most listened within ''Dark Resurrection''.
105	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-6e-mjsqxs Moonlit Wilderness]]. Easily one of the most atmospheric stages in the series, set in a serene grassy field outside an ancient castle lit only by a giant full moon and complemented with a mesmerizing theme to set the mood.
106	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMpqt11yPdQ Crimson Sunset]], the theme song for City At Sunset by Rio Hamamoto, is a perfect ''Film/{{Blade}}''-esque industrial rock piece for Raven's home stage.
107	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyvuiRP8JbQ Streets]], the theme in the Acid Rain stage. On certain occasions, the game plays a remixed version of the theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mxOc7E_DxA Street Wise (Asura Mix).]] Both were composed by Satoru Kosaki.
108	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUxzHX0aQUE Ground Zero Funk]] by Kohta Takahashi is perfect for the Mishimas. It's also a remix of a piece called the "Beatitudes" commonly attributed to Tomaso Albinoni.
109	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoD566W16qA Formless Like Water]], the theme for the waterfall stage. Surprisingly spiritual and ethereal, but with a heavy, funky bass beat. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzNxLSmRt8w Estrada da Estrela]], the remix from ''Dark Resurrection'', is even better. Both courtesy of Akitaka Tohyama.
110	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5fezE20XA Snow Castle]] by Masaru Shiina.
111	** Its predecessor, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUolSNPj_T4 Antares]], is so good it was used as the theme for Soul of Devil Jin in ''VideoGame/SoulcaliburV''. Its composer, Junichi Nakatsuru, eventually became the musical director for ''Soulcalibur V''.
112	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApvuVDGIc3Y Massive Stunner]], the song featured in the "Secret Garden" stage, is another memorable piece. Despite being one of the most fast-paced tracks in the series, it fits the stage's atmosphere surprisingly well.
113	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_IzvNcEKw8 Ka-En-No-Mai]], the theme song for Hell's Gate, is an intense but very fitting track that sounds like it came straight out of a samurai movie.
114	* Stage 2 of ''Devil Within'' uses [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YThyS8KmUD0 this]] wonderful techno track as its theme.
115	* The theme that plays whenever you face Jinpachi, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ibvOExuIU The Finalizer]], is hands down one of the best boss musics in Tekken history.
116	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCAufQTYqUc Resurrection]], for the PSP version of ''Dark Resurrection''.
117	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJDGtFoX8yM Armor King's ending theme]] from ''Dark Resurrection'' is ''sweeeeet''; a kickass riff plays as he tombstones King, followed by a tropical beat as he walks off into the sunset.
118	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uPkG207Gpg Call of the Inferno.]] Take "Crimson Sunset", but make it slower with a different arrangement.
119	* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNhM2Q_fkdg Poolside theme]] is very upbeat and relaxing.
120	* The aptly named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amLe-l_cd6w Supercharged]], which serves as theme for ''Dark Resurrection''[='=]s "Industrial Complex" stage, is an energetic and unforgettable track.
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124	[[folder:''Tekken 6'']]
125	This soundtrack mixes the GenreBusting soundtrack of ''Tekken 4'' with the heavy metal and fast-paced music of ''Tekken 5''. An ongoing theme among the songs seems to be a push-and-pull between clean, orchestral music, gritty, rough rock riffs and synthesized electronic sounds.
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127	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_upcksAU4FU Two against the darkness]], the console opening movie theme by Rio Hamamoto and Ryuichi Takada. Even out of context, it's a very rousing track. The impressive thing about this track is how perfectly each musical phrase matches up with almost every scene in the opening movie itself. To break it down a bit: the military-sounding intro accompanies Jin briefing his Mishima Zaibatsu army (including Nina), which ends on a dissonant note as the scene shifts to Miguel carrying his dead sister and screaming in fury. Then the music quiets down to violins as Zafina makes her way to Azazel's temple, and a mournful horn section accompanies Leo laying flowers on their mother's grave. Suddenly the music shifts to heavy metal as Bob fights off bank robbers. The violins are emphasized as Asuka and Lili face each other, transitioning into hard metal riffs as Paul and Bryan are dueling. The imperial-sounding horns then alternate with the metal riffs as we see Kazuya fighting alongside his G Corporation men. Finally, the rousing climax of the soundtrack accompanies Zafina opening the temple and the shock on her face as Azazel awakens and starts to break free from his restraints.
128	* Bloodline Rebellion's opening theme, [[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.
129	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jdQUQjmseM Yodeling in Meadow Hill]] by Keiichi Okabe, 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. 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.
130	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuxUyQUnKvU Arisa]], the theme of Anger of the Earth, by Masaru "Go" Shiina. Gives off that apocalyptic Middle Eastern feel to it.
131	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsB14OVlcrs Karma]], the theme of Electric Fountain from the pen of Akitaka Tohyama. A fast-paced techno song with OneWomanWail, considered by many to be the defining song of ''6''[='=]s soundtrack.
132	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqqpjx5kPUs G]], the Go Shiina-penned theme of Fallen Colony, actually had three 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.
133	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRRLfVvp73s Edge of Spring]] by Keiichi Okabe, for the Mystical Forest stage. Very serene and peaceful.
134	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBjdvxlABH0 Splashing Casino]], for High Rollers Club, by Keiichi Okabe. What could be more Vegas-like than a jazz piece like this during fights?
135	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMXn9br0oSU Ethno Evening]], for Temple Grounds, also by Keiichi Okabe. The resonant operatic vocals alternate beautifully with the pounding drums and electronic melodies.
136	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgF-AYiFAvU YUKI]], for Manji Valley, composed by Yoshihito Yano. The koto and strings go well together in this imperial-sounding techno piece.
137	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPxUC8-uOFU Only One Fight]], for Noh Theater, by Ayako Saso. The guitar at the intro may lead us to believe that it will be an epic rock piece, only for Japanese percussions to roll and mix it with some traditional beats.
138	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0fJH1ub_yM Artificial Ruins]], for Urban War Zone, by Satoru Kosaki. So good it was remixed for ''VideoGame/StreetFighterXTekken''.
139	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EV7Psonm_8 Tunnel Disaster]], for the tunnel disaster, by Rio Hamamoto. EpicRocking in a burning tunnel fight at its finest.
140	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsuD0aIBPEI Fist Festival]] by Shinji Hosoe, for Fiesta del Tomate, the 2nd secret stage. Just as catchy as Hidden Retreat's theme.
141	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gyYp828_LE Blowin' Up the Enemy]] by Kazuhiro Nakamura, for Gargoyle's Perch. A perfect theme befitting Jin's turn to villainy.
142	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWyGWXmcoU0 Sacred dark]], the theme for Azazel's Chamber and the main antagonist, Azazel, composed by Keiichi Okabe. Dark and ominous, it really makes you want to utter OhCrap when you face the Rectifier himself.
143	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvChu50DETY Hacked]], by Akitaka Tohyama, the theme in Lee's stage in Scenario Campaign.
144	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-50YC2G-Zc Midtown Roars]] by Ryuichi Takada, for Lightning Storm. A perfect theme for a BattleInTheRain stage.
145	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1EyQjpC-AI Dust thins out]], the music that plays during Character Select. What better way to get you pumped up and [[CharacterCatchphrase ready for the next battle]]? Composed by Keiichi Okabe.
146	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qai3K0AvIdU The Vs. Nancy MI847J]] theme is a blood-pumping track that fits the powerful robot.
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149	[[folder:''Tekken Tag Tournament 2'']]
150	{{Dubstep}}. Remixes of soundtracks from earlier ''Tekken'' games. ''Snoop Dogg''.
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152	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db9hg1q89qE Tekken Tag Tournament Piano Into -Massive Mix-]] by Akitaka Tohyama. As mentioned above, a remix of the theme from the first ''Tekken Tag Tournament'', more than 10 years earlier.
153	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylw1E08hylY The character select theme]], "Aim to Win" (by Akitaka Tohyama), is also the theme from the Christmas 2010 trailer that introduced Jaycee and the younger Heihachi. A lot of people consider this the best theme in the game...and it's just the CHARACTER SELECT.
154	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajHhbcXijIE Dawn Of The Beat]], the main menu music in the home version. The game hasn't even STARTED and it's already rocking face!
155	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FYYMJDvJ_E Battle Cry]], the Online Battle Lobby theme by Taku Inoue. Hypnotic and soothing.
156	* There are quite a few stages in the game that are revisions of older ''Tekken'' stages. As such, they also have remixed themes to go with them. Here are some examples:
157	** [[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 "Moonlit Wilderness", with the violins, pianos and most prominently the drums turned all the way up.
158	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm1KABqD2YQ Sakura Schoolyard - After School Mix]] by Nobuyoshi Sano updates ''Tekken Tag Tournament'''s School stage and theme.
159	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyCVkNIox84 Jin Kazama - Far East Mix]] is a revision by Keiichi Okabe of Jin Kazama's ''Tekken 3'' stage and theme.
160	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5hfW5P8sck Fiji - Paraiso Mix]], a remix of the Fiji stage theme from the very first ''Tekken''. Doesn't get any more old school than that! Arranged by Yoshie Arakawa[[note]]If you're wondering why there are no composers listed under ''Tekken'' and ''Tekken 2'', all arrangements from those games are courtesy either of this composer or Yoshie Takayanagi[[/note]].
161	** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss4IBAlAVJQ Snow Castle - Mundus Arrange]] is what you get when the original composer of the badass Winter Palace stage theme from ''Dark Resurrection'' (Masaru "Go" Shiina), takes inspiration from his work on ''VideoGame/GodEaterBurst'', transforms it into an even more badass version with '''full orchestra''', and makes it sound like something straight out of ''[[VideoGame/SoulSeries Soulcalibur]]''. ''Wow.'' Includes OminousLatinChanting.
162	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKZuhGbbKDM Fantastic Theater]], the Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi-penned theme for the DLC stage Odeum of Illusion. An awesome (and insanely catchy) fusion of jazz/swing and Tekken-style techno.
163	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rs45pfELM0 Mystic Force]], the theme for the DLC stage Extravagant Underground. An amazing orchestral piece befitting a luxurious subway station in Russia. Also composed by Keiichi Okabe and Keigo Hoashi.
164	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbOSwEfcM2M The Big One]], the Yuu Miyake-composed theme for the DLC stage Moai Excavation. The OST version (the one linked) is called the "Quiet Strings Mix", and adds some violin sections that are not heard in the game version, which is called the "Corpse Kicker Mix".
165	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpuivxVL63w Knocc 'em Down]]: what happens when Music/SnoopDogg meets Tekken. Made even sweeter by the appearances by respected fighting vets like Justin Wong, that this will play in Snoop's own stage and that apparently, the Doggfather's JustForFun/OneOfUs Tekkenites.
166	* As a special treat for the console version, the new Ending theme is a remix of Tekken 2's Ending theme, called [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhaB9zsRz0E Landscape Under the Ghost -KAMINANO- (AD2012)]]. Sung again by Creator/RyokoShiraishi, now recognizable as the voice of Asuka Kazama.
167	* Taku Inoue's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBIsq6QL7As Your Sunset]], the soothing and nostalgia-inducing customization theme. Yes, even the ''customization theme'' is outstanding.
168	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAOa4YwEYRk Tekstep Fountain]], the Fontani di Trevi stage theme by Akitaka Tohyama. When the Tekken composers decide to do {{Dubstep}}, they don't mess around - they make it AWESOME.
169	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3bqZ1GNhWM Abyss of Time]], the Indonesia stage where a Wayang Kulit ("shadow puppet") stage is performed in the background. Abyss of Time is often compared to Tekken 6's Karma/Electric Fountain due to similar tunes, but what sells the song is the Indonesian woman's vocals. Its composer, Akitaka Tohyama, not coincidentally also composed the tracks "Karma" and "Hacked" from the ''Tekken 6'' soundtrack, both of which closely resemble this track.
170	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYiuv7SziJc Plucking Tulips]], the Netherlands stage theme by Akitaka Tohyama, is just as catchy, having become an iconic tune rather quickly in the fandom, with its {{trance}} melodies quickly bringing to mind the country's bustling EDM scene and producers like Music/{{Tiesto}} and Music/ArminVanBuuren. Fun Fact: the game version, which has a shorter intro, is called "Plucking flower field".
171	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evzsrS5wS-8 What you will see]], Jun's and Unknown's theme, a triumphant return from the series' original composer Nobuyoshi "sanodg" Sano. It is actually split into two parts: Heaven and Hell. The "Heaven" portion, used for the Heavenly Garden stage, starts as soft, gentle trance. But during the bridge it transitions into a ScareChord before becoming the "Hell" portion, used for the Fallen Garden stage. This variant is pure, chaotic {{Dubstep}}.
172	* The Wii U version adds, as one of the Tekken Ball tracks, the Go Shiina-penned [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO-fuWEKVbM High School Love]]. It's an intentionally cheesy song, and an awesome and hilarious departure from the rest of the music in the game.
173	* There are also three new remixes of Snow Castle added to the Wii U version, called the Dead Person remixes and composed and remixed by Go Shiina. Each one incorporates elements of certain themes affiliated with the character they represent: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ21G5CgOfk Devil Jin]] (Antares + Snow Castle), [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b1WrMrJi8w Jinpachi]] (Gold Rush + Tiamat + Conclusion + The Finalizer), and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BlZ4qQAMs0 Ganryu]] (Quiet Interim Report + Formless Like Water + Estrada da Estrela).
174	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URofZcH2GVU IT'S NOT A TUNA!]] begins as a somewhat soothing mariachi tune. Then the record suddenly skips and the song becomes a pulse pounding ''schranz tune''. When was the last time a video game actually had schranz techno in it?
175	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc8BtuQQ0nY Baile de Batalla]], the Fireworks Over Barcelona theme: An intense number fusing techno with Spanish music. This was so good that they used it during the Tekken 7 Reveal Trailer for Tekken's resident BadassSpaniard, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuZgNlr4j38 Miguel]], all while Miguel is delivering {{Badass Boast}}s and a NoHoldsBarredBeatdown against [[RogueProtagonist Jin Kazama]] [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge out of revenge]] [[YouKilledMyFather for his sister]].
176	* The Wii U version of the game include a mode that involves collecting [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mushrooms and Super Stars]] for power ups. In this mode, techno remixes of the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQITNIjKTIA Overworld theme]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUjV_GVSISw Underground theme]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrZobv5qVG0 Underwater theme]] from the [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros1 first game]] can be heard, and they are AMAZING.
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179	[[folder:''Tekken Revolution'']]
180	This game soundtrack is more reminiscent of that of the first ''Tag'' game, particularly the vocoder sounds and the industrial[=/=]electronic influences, mixed with a lot of {{dubstep}}. It's probably not that much of a stretch to assume that this would have been the soundtrack of ''[=TTT2=]'' if not for the decision to remix the classic [=BGMs=] instead for that game.
181
182	* [[https://youtu.be/c0jU6NH2Wbs "New World Order"]], the main menu theme song, has a sense of melancholy to it, in contrast to ''Tag Tournament 2'''s main menu theme.
183	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m6ytj9ggyw "Blood, Sweat, and Fists"]], the character select theme is stupidly catchy.
184	* [[https://youtu.be/KYlUgES0QDo "Kodama Starship"]], the online menu theme, instills a feeling of hope.
185	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikKMHk_hOT8 No Easy Way Out]], the new theme of the Moai Excavation stage. An intense electronic track that sounds like it would fit well in a heist/thriller movie scene.
186	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ibOHU-R_mw Lunar fringe theories]], the new Moonlit Wilderness theme. The track features serene vocal sounds set to a catchy electronic beat, which goes well with the setting of fighting inside the Moonlit Wilderness stage.
187	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKSPKUR9Zmg Chopper]], for Sakura Schoolyard. The song mixes slap-bass with dubstep for a good pulse-pounding soundtrack.
188	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57DfDdddcPU Everlasting Heaven]], for Eternal Paradise. Another good mix of dubstep, this time alternating with some acoustic guitar strumming.
189	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_XB64GDnrY The ends of the eternal snow]], for Winter Palace.
190	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTpj5GJDDFY Bassamenco]], for Fireworks Over Barcelona.
191	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdFCuRS_SRI Francoise's Bassline]], for Riverside Promenade. The song is clearly electronic, but brings more focus to the more softer sounds of guitar plucking and strumming.
192	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_7A8Dsidwg Brasil evolution]], for Tropical Rainforest.
193	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYZPGoMJjFI Self destruct]], for Historic Town Square. The song builds up in intensity as the hard strumming of distorted electric guitars gets progressively louder.
194	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8zrMONe4es Q]], the new Hall of Judgement theme, gives the stage a creepy sense of foreboding, in contrast to the "Jin Kazama" theme remix from ''[=TTT2=]''.
195	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AyhYyLBHMk Night Rises]], the Event theme. It's a simple but uplifting melody, which is also a ''very'' subtle CallBack to the [=TTT2=] credits theme, "Night Falls", which also features the same musical phrase in a different key.
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198	[[folder:''Tekken 7'']]
199	Akitaka "AJURIKA" Tohyama, Taku Inoue, and Rio Hamamoto take over the audio direction for this game. The result is a mostly-techno, dubstep, and industrial-filled soundtrack. For the first time in the series, there are now alternate "match point" versions of the stage themes for when a player is one round away from winning the set.
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201	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Qn4gq_MLY Heat Haze Shadow]], the opening theme.
202	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrsL6YFvY1M Fight Night]], both the main menu theme and the character select theme.
203	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL4_PfIeQKU Dojo 1st]], the theme of the Mishima Dojo stage, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUPpro8LF-Y Dojo 2nd]], the final round version of the Mishima Dojo theme.
204	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxRG203JCKM Equator Line 1st]], the theme of the Jungle Outpost stage, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b47bmXfwVjI Equator Line 2nd]], the final round version of the Jungle Outpost theme.
205	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtRM9wDK2oQ Arctic snowfall 1st]], the theme of... Arctic Snowfall. Who knew electronic could create a majestic song that fits well for the coldest battle. Also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqEwJX6sCRQ Arctic snowfall 2nd]], the final round version of "Arctic Snowfall" with beautiful background bass and piano. Performed by Keiichi Okabe.
206	%%Why is "Arctic snowfall 2nd" awesome?
207	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnOjeW-4PQQ Ruin 65 1st]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqyXJkeQizE Ruin 65 2nd]], the themes for the Forgotten Realm stage, composed by Taku Inoue. The first song is mostly a drum-n-bass track interspersed with some Eastern-style percussions and horns, which fits well with the setting. The final round version goes all-out with the heavy electronic distortion while maintaining the same beat, emphasizing the urgency of the match coming to its conclusion.
208	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TgllFyfW3s The day before the glass matrix 1st]], the theme of the Twilight Conflict stage. Notable for being the only track in the game (2nd version notwithstanding) to be composed by original ''Tekken'' composer Nobuyoshi "sanodg" Sano. Also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1HyTTk1gTc The day before the glass matrix 2nd]], the final round version of the Twilight Conflict theme.
209	%%* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02MkRyHni94 A Grain of Sand 1st]], the theme of the Souq stage, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLeK3QAkCbg A Grain of Sand 2nd]], the final round version of the Souq theme.
210	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPEbIk51lDI Volcano 1st]], the theme of the Devil's Pit stage, and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRvZyFR-0zM Volcano 2nd]], the final round version of the Devil's Pit theme. The initial track is a fast-paced piano and electronic track that builds up but only up to a point; while the final-round version amps up the tension with some haunting choirs as well as violins and electronic guitar riffs that keep up the pace.
211	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Bsp7oGvYU Kazumi's Theme]]. ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The theme of the final boss, Kazumi Mishima. Also [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybIIdMVGxgA Devil Kazumi]], the final round version of Kazumi's Theme.
212	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhzMvfaEc9c VREDE]], the theme of Lars. A metal number performed by Swedish band [=BatAAr=]. This is a secret final round theme which can only be accessed on the Twilight Conflict stage if Lars is one of the characters being played.
213	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfEG9J9A8fU "Hideaway 2nd"]] was the original main theme for Duomo di Sirio (and originally before that the music used in Nina Williams's ''Fated Retribution'' trailer; it was removed from Duomo di Sirio starting with the pre-release builds that featured Eddy Gordo, Kuma, and Panda). While Duomo di Sirio would be more apt for a classically European-styled theme (and the final game's theme for the stage is more in line with this), this unique-sounding techno theme gives the stage an interesting atmosphere that contrasts the old-world stylings with a more modern touch. It was eventually re-used in the console's Story mode during a battle with Nina.
214	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lvdmh0DcmA Moonsiders 1st]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbdcseaX37c Moonsiders 2nd]], the themes for the console-only stage Infinite Azure. The first song goes very well with the relaxing setting, with light piano melodies set to a bouncy electronic beat. The final round version in turn speeds up the song and includes a lot of drum-n-bass distortions.
215	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv3nifufIBU Precipice of Fate 1st]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbKH0whLNrw Precipice of Fate 2nd]], the themes for the stage named, well, Precipice of Fate. The first song has a slow buildup but heightens the tension right away once the song gets moving, and the final round version amps it up even further.
216	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U0Qn7Qb2EI Solitude]], the console version's Menu music. Probably the best Menu music of the entire series; easing you into the game with a light, beautiful repeating piano melody while electronic beats and drums hold up the rhythm of the song. It received a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFqWyOHFYWI remix]] in Season 2 that adds in a serene guitar solo.
217	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL1Y0y_zjT8 Midnight Closet]], the game's Customization theme. Similar to the spirit of "Your Sunset" from the previous game, this is also a very relaxing song, this time featuring an electronic beat accompanied by funky guitars and synth melodies as the bass goes in and out.
218	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS7dsj4djTE "Heat Haze Shadow 1st"]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQW905P4BI "Heat Haze Shadow 2nd"]] serve as climactic and blood-pumping drum-and-bass tunes within the depths of an active and raging volcano. And they are used to especially great effect for the first two phases of the final boss fight in Story Mode. Someone [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmmTzhEZzEM stitched the two together]] with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COBzBGSIny0 the version used in the Arcade intro]] to create a truly seamless and beautiful experience.
219	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn3q9YCKH-c Duomo di Sirio 1st]], marking the return of ''VideoGame/GodEater'' composer Go Shiina to ''Tekken''. On that note, the song itself is pure EpicRocking, perfect for the home turf of Claudio, and even features parts reminiscent of "No Way Back". [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeBdH1ymJX8 Duomo di Sirio 2nd]] replaces the EpicRocking with a full-on orchestra.
220	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfKY-U5Ts5I Desperate Struggle]], the FinalBoss theme for Story mode, is an intense and epic theme that fits Heihachi's last stand and final battle against Devil Kazuya like a glove.
221	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhF7buHWTeM Brimstone and Fire 1st]]. Slow, relaxing, yet intense at the same time for a fight on a volcanic setting... but the main event of the stage's theme is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-feU60Yk5Q Brimstone and Fire 2nd]], better known as the theme when Devil Kazuya faces [[HarderThanHard the hardest incarnation]] of [[SNKBoss Shin Akuma]] ever. Faster-paced and darker, it gives off a vibe of helplessness and despair.
222	* [[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. And knowing how Story Mode ends, perhaps she won't have to wait long...
223	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FXCxqT_YA Soy Sauce for Geese -T7 REMIX- (Howard Estate 2nd)]]. Akuma may have missed out on getting a remix of his theme, but Geese certainly did not. This is perhaps the craziest-sounding version of his theme yet. Fast paced industrial rock with actual Japanese instruments.
224	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGlfd4VQU10 APOCALYPSIS NOCTIS - T7 REMIX- (Hammerhead 2nd)]]. As with Geese, Noctis gets a remix of his {{Leitmotif}} from ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV'', taking the majestic orchestra and mixing it with ample amounts of rock, techno and acoustic guitars.
225	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZAS1AFtBUc Moment of Impact]], the theme of Jungle Outpost 2. A brand-new remix of Equator Line from AJURIKA that perfectly fits the new daytime atmosphere of the stage.
226	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAnKUSz_Myw Siren's Call]], the theme of Infinite Azure 2. Unlike Moonsiders, this track has many more electronic elements to it while still retaining a sense of calmness and wonder as you battle beneath a breathtaking moonlit and starry skyscape.
227	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnCnTKj3_20 Atrocity 1st]], the theme of Negan's Last Day on Earth stage, is a gritty dubstep remix of the main theme from ''Series/TheWalkingDead'' in the same vein as the G Corp Helipad Night theme. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9Wrwqn9wJ8 Atrocity 2nd]] ramps up the adrenaline factor and brings forth a sense of dread.
228	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cBEUvxSOP8 Who is it]], the Season 3 menu theme. Unlike Solitude and its remix, this time the main menu gives off a sense of foreboding, almost beckoning you to make a decision.
229	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFe_58nLIJI Pretender]], the Season 3 character select theme, will no doubt get you pumped as you choose your fighter.
230	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA1C7owEywk The Solitary Warrior]], Leroy Smith's {{Leitmotif}}, plays on Dragon's Nest as a replacement for the normal final round theme if he's present. It's an amazingly crazy BoastfulRap; the first funky half taunting enemies with [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown what to expect to get from him]], and the second half with stronger guitars focusing back on the reasons why he fights as a hard-hitting mission statement.
231	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cpDwSNzIdo Cave Of Enlightenment]], Fahkumram's stage theme. The theme is hardcore and fits the mighty and badass Muay Thai fighter himself with a perfect mix of Thai instruments and infinite techno bass dropping. And wait until you hear the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8OzVOVJRnQ Final Round Version]], where the pace of the theme speeds up as the round is ending (most likely with Fahkumram winning).
232	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdt1lmkM-7M INARI]], the stage theme for the Season 4 DLC stage Vermillion Gates, is 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.
233	* 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.
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236	[[folder:''Tekken 8'']]
237	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVACps_onSo "My Last Stand"]], the game's intro theme, is omposed by Yusuke "mifumei" Yamauchi with vocals by Robbie Wyckoff, and it essentially serves as the SpiritualSuccessor to Heat Haze Shadow from ''7'', and to a degree, Sparking from ''5''. Mixing together the high-intensity techno beats from the former and the simple yet energetic lyrics from the latter, this serves as the ImageSong for Jin's HeelFaceTurn, ushering in the return of the series' main protagonist after his dreaded turn to villainy to become ''the'' symbol of hope that will stand up against his father's onslaught. Fittingly enough, this plays during the final phase of the battle between Jin and Kazuya in the story mode.
238	* Rio Hamamoto's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qtMWHRwaMQ "STORM RISING"]], which plays during the initial State of Play reveal trailer and the theme for the Fallen Destiny stage, is an epic track that would best score a GrandFinale (at least to Jin's and Kazuya's arc in particular), this is it. On the Platform/PlayStation5, it plays when the game is highlighted in the [=PS5=] home menu, hyping you up as the game installs.
239	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CQAVp3crnE "The Decisive Blow"]], Hiroshi Okubo's theme for this game's Arena stage, continues the series' legacy of high-energy techno with a fast-paced track that serves as the backdrop for all of the veteran character reveals..
240	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NzRIIQs_l8 "Twilight Party Cruise"]] from Celebration on the Seine, by Yusuke "mifumei" Yamauchi, is a jazzy-trance number that is much like the super-spy that calls this his home stage: classy and refined with a smooth saxophone backing up the relaxed yet still intense techno beats as the fighters battle while indulging in the SceneryPorn that is the stage itself. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uel2rBbJgXI The climax variant]] places a stronger emphasis on the saxophone, which utterly dominates the majority of the song with a wickedly cultured solo.
241	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBdAWy4GdI Golden Meadow]], the theme of Ortiz Farm, is effectively the sequel to "Yodeling in Meadow Hill" except with less yodeling and more festive Peruvian singing. As the theme of Azucena, it's fittingly hyperactive and peppy for the Coffee Queen. Composed by Shugo Nomura, featuring vocals by Sergio Aucca Surco.
242	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_0zAC01oXA Volcanic Bomb]] from Into The Stratosphere, by Akitaka "AJURIKA" Tohyama, is what happens when you mix psytrance with an EtherealChoir, suitably setting the stage for fighting on a meteor falling through the atmosphere. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJTRs2RxiCU The climax version]] changes to an upbeat Drum and Bass song that emphasizes how close you are to victory as the FrictionBurn adds in burning molten rock to the stage, setting up an epic climax for what is the final descent back to Earth.
243	* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQapYtK_xrA Be Stylish]]" continues the series tradition of having excellent character customization tunes, being a chill lofi jazz track that's perfect for decking out your fighters.
244	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4i5aE7J5fM Silently Boisterous]] from Secluded Training Ground, by Ayako Saso, is a musical nod to the first two ''Tekken'' games and it fits Reina like a glove, considering her true parentage.
245	* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMINwNyJljc Liberation]], ''8''[='=]s Main Menu theme, serves as the SpiritualAntithesis to ''7''[='=]s "Solitude/Aloneness" in more than ways than one. The latter reflects everything literally going to Hell in a handbasket for Heihachi the moment he killed his wife decades ago and what would be his last stand, whereas the former implies that there is a spark for hope despite Kazuya nearly accomplishing his task in TakingOverTheWorld.
246	* [[https://youtu.be/tcm5ptqB0os "Colosseum"]], the theme for Coliseum of Fate, packs the orchestral and choral grandeur you would expect of an arena theme, with it coming dangerously close to sounding like it came out of the ''VideoGame/SoulSeries''. [[https://youtu.be/5jtDnRLzUaI The climax version]] opens with dramatic chanting, to give you the feel that things are coming to a head.
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