Mick utilises a broad range of modern musical sound design and traditional composition techniques in order to be unconstrained by any singular genre. His music is inspired by the connection between the audience and the experience and seeks to overcome the separation between music and the world in which it exists.
Recently, Mick scored the video game DOOM - the return of id Software’s seminal first-person shooter. To illustrate the game’s portrayal of Hell and its insidious power he explored the role of energy in sound production and how the physical properties of analogue equipment can be imparted onto digital sources.
His award-winning interactive score for Microsoft’s reboot of KILLER INSTINCT featured a myriad of performers from around the globe. Mick collaborated with a viking choir in Sweden, representatives of the Nez Perce tribe in Idaho and numerous other performers, vocalists, lyricists and translators to produce its Amazon best-selling soundtrack.
Mick’s score for the video game, WOLFENSTEIN: THE NEW ORDER interweaves modern musical sound design techniques with 1960s style record production. He synthesised field recordings and transformed them into new physically playable instruments to create unique musical palettes. The score explores the role of distortion as a modern musical device. The process of overdriving various pieces of analogue equipment into extremes to create tension was used to represent the game’s chaotic villain, Deathshead. Additionally, to musically represent the rebellious plight of the heroes against their oppressors, Mick utilised vintage instruments, microphones and recording equipment to create music inspired by protest and freedom movement songs of the 1960s.
Mick Gordon is represented by the Gorfaine Schwartz agency.
I'm Back
Mick Gordon Lyrics
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Chilling with cash and cars
But somewhere lost my passion's heart
Now at the Combo Gym, getting my back my art
With the fury inside you can't match my spark
So, pull up your guard before I shatter your chest
I got the instinct to do it in this battle of death
This is my time to rise you can't rattle my steps
So, I can power through you with no risk
Leaving your soul twisted up in my closed fist
Take notice, I stand as the coldest
Baddest, erratic fighter you could face on a foes list
The knockout king to all my opponents I'm taking every moment to win, baby I own it
Yeah, I start to zone in with flurries and combinations
And end you with haymakers, my skills are way greater
I'm back to (Rise!)
I'm back to (Glow!)
I'm back to (Fly!)
I'm back to (Soar!)
I'm back to (War!)
Let the truth be (Told!)
I feel on fire when my passion (Flow!)
I'm back for the glory yeah!
Hear these guys talk big but I'm more prepared
On my redemption road, I rip my foes
When I trip and flip modes, you can't slip my blows
I'm on the comeback, and took out all the enhancements
Stand with the glow, I'm the
Champ that fans pick
Hard rugged, star-studded, and mighty in leaving you all blooded, and making your face ugly
Jab, Hook, Uppercut
Feel my blow when it impacts up your gut
You wanna try to beat the Champ, you ain't tough enough
I stick and move through your best then I counter punch
Man I feint with precision, aim hitting for your brain
Cause I train with the wisdom, gain vision through the pain
I will bang through the system, stay vicious in the game
And I'm back forever, you can stop my reign!
I'm back to (Rise!)
I'm back to (Glow!)
I'm back to (Fly!)
I'm back to (Soar!)
I'm back to (War!)
Let the truth be (Told!)
I feel on fire when my passion (Flow!)
Put 'em up, show me what you got
I want to see how you rock, if you're great or not
Wanna take my spot, better train to box
I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop
Rock! Ready! No! Stop! Yeah
It's getting tense up over on my block
I'm locked in the clinch, I'm 'bout to go off
I was lost, but back now as the Champ and Boss
When I breakthrough, I shake fools with great moves
And train to stay loose, my power stays brute
Hit me if you want, my chin is like granite
Keep throwing your best out, but I'm still left standing
I rock steady, my heart's heavy with fire
Call me the trailblazer I'm taking this game higher
I move fast like a speed bag
Throwing right crosses over your weak jabs
It feels good without the implants in me
Here to show the world that my skills more than skin deep
I charge in a wind speed, moving in a frenzy
Show I'm the Champ, leave them something to envy
I stay defiant in the sweet science
Ready to rumble in the jungle on these weak lions
I'm a legend and a Street Giant
Think you can last 3 rounds against me, fool keep trying
I'm back to (Rise!)
I'm back to (Glow!)
I'm back to (Fly!)
I'm back to (Soar!)
I'm back to (War!)
Let the truth be (Told!)
I feel on fire when my passion (Flow!)
*Note: The vocal sample where the two guys are talking about how Kevin Bayliss sounds like RKelly was sampled from an original KI ADAT from 1993. Robin sent me these amazing original KI voice over recordings and toward the end the two actors who voiced TJ Combo and a few other characters start joking around. At once point, they start talking about how Kevin Bayliss sounds like RKelly. I sampled that bit and put it in I'm Back (to Rise) as a nice little easter egg for you all!
The song "I'm Back" by Mick Gordon feat. Omega Sparx tells the story of an experienced fighter who used to be a star but lost his passion along the way. He finds his way back to the Combo Gym, where he trains to get his art back. With his fury and instincts, he feels unstoppable in the battle of death.
The lyrics suggest that the fighter aims to win and rise to the top again, regardless of who challenges him next. He is confident in his skills and ability to knock out his opponents, demonstrating moves such as the jab, hook, uppercut, and counter punch. His passion flows through him, leading him to be back for the glory and prove that he is the champ and boss.
This song provides insight into the mindset and emotions of a fighter who has lost his way but is determined to make a comeback. It highlights the dedication, hard work, and passion required to succeed in such a competitive sport.
Line by Line Meaning
I use to be the flashiest star
I used to live a luxurious life
Chilling with cash and cars
I had a lot of money and expensive vehicles
But somewhere lost my passion's heart
I lost my enthusiasm for my craft
Now at the Combo Gym, getting my back my art
I am regaining my skills at the Combo Gym
With the fury inside you can't match my spark
I have an intense drive that cannot be matched
So, pull up your guard before I shatter your chest
Prepare yourself for my powerful attack
I got the instinct to do it in this battle of death
I have the natural ability to fight and win
This is my time to rise you can't rattle my steps
It is my time to succeed and nothing can hold me back
I'm gonna win, and don't matter who Challenge me next
I will win no matter who my opponent is
So, I can power through you with no risk
I can defeat you easily
Leaving your soul twisted up in my closed fist
You will be defeated and hurt badly
Take notice, I stand as the coldest
I am the toughest fighter around
Baddest, erratic fighter you could face on a foes list
I am the most skilled and unpredictable fighter
The knockout king to all my opponents I'm taking every moment to win, baby I own it
I am the best at knocking out my opponents and I am confident in my abilities
Yeah, I start to zone in with flurries and combinations
I become focused and use multiple attacks
And end you with haymakers, my skills are way greater
I will use powerful punches to defeat you and my skills are superior
I'm back for the glory yeah!
I am back to win and achieve greatness
Hear these guys talk big but I'm more prepared
My opponents may talk a big game, but I am ready for them
On my redemption road, I rip my foes
I am on a mission to redeem myself and defeat my opponents
When I trip and flip modes, you can't slip my blows
Even when I am at a disadvantage, I am still a formidable opponent
I'm on the comeback, and took out all the enhancements
I am making a comeback and I don't need any enhancements to win
Stand with the glow, I'm the
I am standing tall with confidence
Champ that fans pick
I am the champion that the fans support
Hard rugged, star-studded, and mighty in leaving you all blooded, and making your face ugly
I am a tough and popular fighter who will leave my opponents beaten and battered
Jab, Hook, Uppercut
I will use a variety of punches to defeat my opponent
Feel my blow when it impacts up your gut
My punch will hurt you badly
You wanna try to beat the Champ, you ain't tough enough
You are not tough enough to defeat me
I stick and move through your best then I counter punch
I will dodge your attacks and then counterattack
Man I feint with precision, aim hitting for your brain
I deceive my opponents with precise actions and aim to hurt them badly
Cause I train with the wisdom, gain vision through the pain
I train hard and learn from my mistakes to become better
I will bang through the system, stay vicious in the game
I will keep fighting hard and be relentless
And I'm back forever, you can stop my reign!
I am back to stay and you cannot stop me from winning
Put 'em up, show me what you got
Challenge me and show me what you can do
I want to see how you rock, if you're great or not
I want to see how good you really are
Wanna take my spot, better train to box
If you want to beat me, you better train hard
I put the game on lock, and my reign won't stop
I am the champion and I will keep winning
It's getting tense up over on my block
There is a lot of excitement and anticipation around my fights
I'm locked in the clinch, I'm 'bout to go off
I am getting ready for a big attack
I was lost, but back now as the Champ and Boss
I lost my way for a while, but I am back now as the champion and leader
When I breakthrough, I shake fools with great moves
When I attack, I do it with great skill and finesse
And train to stay loose, my power stays brute
I train hard to keep my power and strength
Hit me if you want, my chin is like granite
You can try to hit me, but it won't hurt me
Keep throwing your best out, but I'm still left standing
You can do your best, but I won't be defeated
I rock steady, my heart's heavy with fire
I am strong and passionate about what I do
Call me the trailblazer I'm taking this game higher
I am leading the way and making this sport better
I move fast like a speed bag
I am quick and nimble
Throwing right crosses over your weak jabs
I will use strong punches to defeat your weak ones
It feels good without the implants in me
I feel great without any enhancements
Here to show the world that my skills more than skin deep
I want to prove that my skills go beyond just my appearance
I charge in a wind speed, moving in a frenzy
I attack quickly and fiercely
Show I'm the Champ, leave them something to envy
I want to prove that I am the champion and make others envious
I stay defiant in the sweet science
I will keep fighting hard in this sport
Ready to rumble in the jungle on these weak lions
I am ready to fight even the weakest opponents
I'm a legend and a Street Giant
I am a legendary and powerful fighter
Think you can last 3 rounds against me, fool keep trying
If you think you can last three rounds against me, keep trying because you will fail
I'm back to (Rise!)
I am back to succeed and win
I'm back to (Glow!)
I am back to shine and be dazzling
I'm back to (Fly!)
I am back to soar and achieve greatness
I'm back to (Soar!)
I am back to achieve great things
I'm back to (War!)
I am back to fight hard and win
Let the truth be (Told!)
Let's be honest and truthful
I feel on fire when my passion (Flow!)
I am passionate and inspired to succeed
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: GERRELL BERNARD HOOVER, MICK GORDON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bigmanFUBAR
Since we're here, let's add...
-Follow Me (from KOF14)
-It Has To Be This Way
-BFG Division
Whether you're here to hype yourself up for the best fight of your life,
Or to stop a batshit insane senator from ending millions of lives,
Or to simply tear everything in front of you to pieces in blind rage.
@wh3nderson95
Man, I listened to this music track on repeat for 3 hours when I made a character for a TTRPG.
For an online game of D&D. There is a module referred to as Eberron. Which is a fantasy 1920s/30s. I made a character that a street Brawler based entirely on TJ Combo and Cody from SF.
The build was a Half Orc Monk. Since Orcs have an ability called Relentless Endurance. If the character's HP hits 0, they can ignore the damage and reset to 1 HP.
My character was an upstart boxer that was used to fix fights in a city. When the adventure took off, my character Brody somehow became the Tank for the party.
When Brody learned that the gambling of the matches he helped fix were being used to fund a demonic cult, Brody started to ignore the bribes. The campaign was set in 1 city, and around the mid point of the campaign. Brody was set up to be humiliated by a Minotaur Boxer. Essentially Goro from MK level of intimidating.
The party was in the audience as they watched Brody get his shit kicked in. When Brody was knocked to 0 HP, he got back up and then tried to asked for more punishment. With the cheers of Brody's party teammates, due to the IRL shouting of the players gave Brody Temporary HP for one more round in the ring.
The Minotaur was not a demon worshipper but had more to lose if he lost. So Brody, after a barrage of punches. Brody took one punch and laid on the ground. He lost but the Minotaur is convinced Brody faked it.
After the fight and getting the losing pool. The Minotaur personally congratulated Brody, by telling the party the name of the bet fixers names and locations.
The future session ended when the Minotaur came back at the end of the campaign. After sharing a kindred conversations. The last scene of Brody was like from Rocky and Apollo Creed.
Brody was later referenced by the Dungeon Master. The Half Orc started a gym and is offering mentorship for disenfranchised youths.
@jonjon4634
If the phrase “LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOO” was a song.
@LynchtheFinch
ikr
@generictimestamperstupendi9021
69th like
i know you dont care just a note for me
@jonjon4634
@@generictimestamperstupendi9021 * puts hand on shoulder * I care
@generictimestamperstupendi9021
@@jonjon4634 :')
@themfconstable
Couldn’t have said it better myself
@OmegaSparxChannel
9 MILLION PLAYS!!!! I have been looking forward to celebrating this milestone with all of you this year! Thank You for keeping the spirit, the game and the music of Killer Instinct alive! Shout out to the legend Mick Gordon for giving me this opportunity years ago! Long Live KI 🔥
@irfanrosli7588
Congratulations, I sure hope that Killer Instinct gets some recognition someday, hopefully the game has some good improvements while keeping its cool character theme
@ceumacaco5044
Congratulations, completely deserved too cuz I can’t stop listening to this song hahah and I’m sure a lot of people can’t either, it’s too good
@MitchJustChill
We bout to get to 10 mil LOL