[Ginnsu]

Street Fighter 2 'Freestyle Dojo'

Leave it to McVaffe to take any conglomeration of instruments and make them work together to produce a sound as vibrant as this one is. I’ve said before that I love pieces that have a sound grabbed from foreign cultures (especially Asian,) and while this cultural sound is less evident in this one then in others, it still grabs me and makes me long for more. And how about that 303, or whatever it is. I just can’t get enough of that sound. McVaffe, keep doing whatever it is you’re doing, because it’s working excellent, as usual.

[mDuo13]

This has to be one of the more unique ReMixes on the site in terms of instrument choice. All kinds of peculiar asian- or electronic-sounding instruments. It all blends very well. McVaffe also makes use of a shmorgasborg of samples from SF2 (dig that crazy sample grooving at 2:01). Not McVaffe's absolute best, but very close to it, and more than good enough to fit on your playlist. Get it.

[`Nelo`]

This is a truly awesome remix. Every once and a while I hear a remix that could effectively replace the original song in all aspects, and I believe McVaffe has done this. If Street Fighter 2 were made today, I hope they would consider using this for their Ryu Theme music. It works that well.

Anyone who remembers playing in Ryu's Dojo in Street Fighter 2 can understand what I mean when I say that.

McVaffe outdid himself on this one I think...

[Fyrewave]

well 10 months after my initial listen I wrote a note to myself on a dollar. I had to come back and leave gratz.
When comparing remixes like this, using soundbytes from the game and excellent remixing ability, this mix is simply Freestyle dojo. A standalone remix that becomes an institution.
"Oh did you like that ___ sf2 mix? I mean its no FSD but..."

I'd like to wish Mike luck with whatever he's working on, I know he's easing off the mix for awhile, he will be missed.

[Ryudo_of_Destiny]

I love Ryu's Theme music, and this remix only make me love it more.

[Nobbynob Littlun]

Good stuff. This could truly replace the original music and fit perfectly. My only qualm is the samples from the game which start around 2:00, which seem kinda lame compared to the tight rythmns and the main melody played on a... saz? Sitar? Something like that. No biggy, since that's my own opinion I just opened it up and edited that part out, did a crossfade to smooth things out. Accidentally left in the very last hurricane kick, but it's real quiet and works out as a nice subtle bit.

[rebirth9283]

I absolutely love this piece. I'm a martial artist myself, and I've actually worked this piece into my private training playlist (The first VG remix there). The traditional Japanese sound at the beginning is awesome and segues well into the rest of it. I have one lone complaint: the Ryu voice samples, while very good, felt just a tad out of place. But overall, a solid piece. Well done.

[Axe Canabrava]

I liked the sound samples... but again it's just me. I just happen to like sound samples.

[zircon]

Definitely an awesome remix, and a great example of McVaffe's arrangement and production talent. The use of in-game samples to the assortment of other synths and instruments is top-notch, as always, and the arrangement not only builds upon the original, but adds to it. There's not much to say here besides the fact that McV and this track both rule.

[F'lar]

O_O wow, McVaffe is good. I love this song. Too good to be called only a Remix. ITS A CLASSIC. Now I am pissed at my brother for taking Street Fighter 2 with him when he moved. ARRRG