ReMix: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior 'Ryu for Four Pianos'

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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior

Ah, it's been a hectic week, and I think I spent most of it recovering from a rather fun weekend, so posting has been slower. We'll try to catch up a bit this weekend, prolly Saturday, but in the meantime here's Reuben Kee's latest, a solo piano take on Capcom's hard-fightin' and oft-mispronounced hero... times four. Yes, this is actually four separate live takes on piano, layered together. This results in a "solo" piano piece that is quite a bit denser and frenetic than what would be possible with two hands. At times, it does become a bit much, and may seem a little overwhelming and/or convoluted, but the performance is pretty dern fluid and there's certainly more action in the lower and midrange than you'd normally see due to the quadruplexing and what not. Larry Oji writes:

"The layers of piano sometimes come together in odd ways here, but overall this was a really strong and ambitious mix that featured some much-needed, significant rearrangement of the source music. The last thing we need is a cover of Ryu's theme. Very well made for 1 take apiece on each section, and the deliverly is strong, even if noticeably scattershot at times. Great job, Reu. This is a nice, upbeat offering that contrasts well with your more relaxed work."

It's probably not what some are looking for when they think of solo piano mixes, and for a more jarring piece it's not as polished as Spekkosaurus' or JJT's stuff, but it's still very dynamic, impressive, and fun to listen to.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This is one of the most amazing piano pieces I've ever heard, both in terms of production and execution. And on the emotional side, the sheer power and dynamism. Reuben Kee was a master of his art.

- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
Thin Crust;346878 wrote: What does that mean?

Sadly, Reuben Kee and four other men lost their lives in a boating accident this weekend.
http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=13286
His music lives on.

- Harmony on November 25, 2007
Flare4War;346727 wrote: An incredible piano adaption of Ryu's them by Reuben Kee.
He will be missed.

What does that mean?

- Thin Crust on November 25, 2007
An incredible piano adaption of Ryu's theme by Reuben Kee.
He will be missed.

- Flare4War on November 25, 2007
i know it's four pianos; it can be arranged for probably two - and i'd still want to try it out :) i absolutely love it.

- tonyyboi on November 23, 2007
tonyyboi;346307 wrote: does anyone have any idea how to get the piano sheets for this? i'd kill to play this.

It's four pianos at the same time. You can't play it unless you have 8 hands. You could email or PM Reuben Kee, he's on pretty often here and you can contact him at his site: reubenkee.com

- Thin Crust on November 23, 2007
does anyone have any idea how to get the piano sheets for this? i'd kill to play this.

- tonyyboi on November 23, 2007
Oh, no. This is a tragety.
My right earpiece on my headphones shoots static and I had to take it off in order to listen to this song in full quality. This song is absolutely the most beteaful piano mix I have ever heard, and that includes kLuTz, who I still revere as incredible. This song does not overdue it at any parts, I have no idea why people say that.

- Thin Crust on April 10, 2007
Simply Gorgeous!! I cold listen to it all day! This is a piece that should be performed at New York's Symphony Hall!!

- RPGWerewolf on June 15, 2006
Lovely take on Ryu's theme. This was probably the first remix that I experienced on this site.

- Lord Archimage Nykimbur on July 18, 2005
I admit, I am a chun li person (I always find a way to work in her rapid kick move into play.) But I enjoy Ryu's song and I think this captures his personality perfectly. I haven't, unfortunatly been able to learn any of his moves (could sum 1 pm them to me) so I could learn his story. I don't wanna have to go through the game using normal punches and kicks to learn it so :roll:

- Bladewind on March 21, 2005
8) I found this when I was downloading Piano Quartet Boss Battle Medley for the FF series and I'm happy I decided to grab this one too! It starts off quiet but then launches into a fast-paced tune that you'll want to listen to on repeat.
I have to hand it to you, Reu, you sure pick some great tracks for piano solos! I'm looking forward to more rearrangements from you in the future! :mrgreen:

- Mini Mog on October 4, 2004
Wow...this song stunned me. I never get tired of this song, the sheer genius of it stuns me. I am normally not fond of most piano music, but this is the best, probably only upbeat piano-only song I have ever heard.

- Brim on September 11, 2004
All I have to say is that the piano really affirms how good Ryu's theme is. I like the subtle intro where you can hear parts of his theme, and then WHAM it slams with a driving right handed theme. Very good job, as I am a piano whore. 8O

- murphdog on September 9, 2004
Well bloody played - nice addition to the already impressive SF remix section, the change at 1:30, excuse my ignorance at what a piano quartet is, but i [i]think[/i] I can hear four pianos at 1:30, the best part of the choon.
Keep up the good work!

- mecca\ on September 9, 2004

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