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Street Fighter film soundtrack features a cinematic reworking of Guile’s Theme
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Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson have created a new cinematic version of "Guile's Theme," the iconic melody from the Street Fighter video game series, for the upcoming Street Fighter film. The reworked track pairs the familiar melody with orchestral arrangements and electric guitar to create an adrenaline-filled, heroic sound. The composers said that Yoko Shimomura's original Street Fighter music profoundly influenced their musical identities as young composers, making the opportunity to reinterpret the theme for the film particularly meaningful.
The Street Fighter film and its accompanying soundtrack both release on 16 October, with the soundtrack released through Milan Records. In addition to Birenberg and Robinson's original score, the soundtrack features two new songs written specifically for the film by industrial metal band HEALTH. Directed by Kitao Sakurai and set in 1993, the film follows characters Ryu and Ken as they reunite when recruited by Chun-Li for the World Warrior Tournament, with a cast including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Jason Mamoa and others.
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In short
- New "Guile's Theme" version features orchestral and electric guitar arrangements for Street Fighter film
- Soundtrack and film both release 16 October with original score plus two HEALTH songs
- Composers cite Street Fighter music as core influence on their musical development
How this story developed
- 1 month ago Billboard has published the complete track list for the Street Fighter soundtrack, which pairs the composers' original score with two new songs by industrial metal band HEALTH.
- 2 months ago The film's cast has been confirmed, with Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li, alongside Jason Mamoa, David Dastmalchian and Curtis Jackson in other roles.
- 2 months ago Composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson have created a cinematic rendition of "Guile's Theme" featuring orchestral arrangements and electric guitar for the Street Fighter film, releasing alongside its soundtrack on 16 October through Milan Records.
Explained simply
Street Fighter is a long-running fighting video game series that has been a cultural mainstay since the late 1980s, beloved for its diverse characters and memorable gameplay. Guile's Theme is one of the series' most iconic musical pieces, composed by Yoko Shimomura for the original game and instantly recognisable to generations of players.
A new film adaptation of Street Fighter is arriving in October, and the soundtrack will feature a newly arranged version of Guile's Theme created by composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson. The composers have cited Shimomura's original music as a formative influence on their own musical careers, making the opportunity to reinterpret such an iconic theme particularly significant for them. Their version combines the familiar melody with orchestral arrangements and electric guitar to create a cinematic, action-oriented sound.
The film is set in 1993 and follows characters Ryu and Ken who reunite when brought together for the World Warrior Tournament. It is directed by Kitao Sakurai and features a cast including Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang and Jason Momoa. The film and its full soundtrack, which also includes original songs by the industrial metal band HEALTH, will release on 16 October.
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Originally published by Billboard as “‘Street Fighter’ Soundtrack Takes ‘Guile’s Theme’ From Arcade to Big Screen: See the Full Track List”.