Mick Gordon - The Instinct (Killer Instinct)

Music composed, performed and mixed by Mick Gordon.
Featuring themes by Robin Beanland and Graeme Norgate.

[UselessSpork]

"i take noises and make other noises"- mick gordon for president 2012

[jcplays]

This game came out 10 years ago, and it still one of the most polished and kinetic fighting games I’ve ever played

[thejman]

Fun fact: Mick Gordon was a HUGE fan of the original games, and wanted to pay as much tribute to them as possible, which might be why this soundtrack is so godly

[marcos.sanchez]

Still rocking out 2022. Thank you Mick!

[nickjones]

Just got Killer Instinct: Definitive Edition and hearing this theme made me go "wow, I haven't heard something this epic since I played DOOM!"
... And then, of course, I find out the reason for that... Lol. Phenomenal work.

[georgeaslanidis]

You can tell Mick is a fan of the game. The way he put a modern twist on the original theme is brilliant. The last part always gives me chills *FIGHT ON!

[predacnmiami]

It's 2019 and this song still makes me cry, Mick Gordon is an absurdly talented human being

[BurgerSoup]

I can't stop listening to this soundtrack and probably never will.

[HC-qcrp]

5:44 is my favorite character select theme ever. It’s not that complicated, but it’s a powerful, hard-hitting remix of a classic perfect for the modern age of KI. It’s gotten me pumped every match for years.

[OneBiasedOpinion]

Let's be real here: the music and voiceovers during the fighting and even the menus is what makes this game such a spectacle to watch and hear.

[nubrn]

The Killer Instinct drop at 3:55 hit me so unexpected, I actually had tears in my eyes. I was so not prepared for this.

[keyblade]

Mick Gordon, you did a fantastic job.

[chuckybyas]

What a way to find out you were the composer for DOOM 4. I was listening to the DOOM track and I wanted to listen to this afterwards because I thought it sounded like your work. A short trip to your twitter and BAM, of course you were the composer for both games. Thanks for being an artist, and looking forward to hearing your work when DOOM releases.

[FanosSlapVt]

Oh yeah Mick just saying - If I ever win the Lottery I'm going to reboot Primal Rage and you are going to make every track.  Non-negotiable

[shadowstormmc]

This music is the reason why I played the original killer instinct the very first time I ever played it it came on while I was walking by the original killer instinct cabinet in my local arcade I was drawn to it like a moth to the flame and if I had never had that experience and was walking by somebody about to play the new ki and heard this music it would still have the same effect you have done a wondrous job with both enhancing the musicality of the peace while still keeping its original feel and intensity mad respect given
bro from all of us in the killer instinct community thank you so much

[syaddad]

This is 2021, and still this song does not fade away from my music list to hear and rock your day. This is one of the masterpiece that I hear in my entire life.

[deebznutz]

KI easily has THE BEST theme song of all fighting games! Thank you Mick Gordon!!! 

[alexbartha]

The guy doesn't deserve enough credit for being the tone chameleon that he is. He's not some boring djent guy. This cat morphs to fit into exactly the space he's going into.

[nachocdbz]

2014, made good use of a well payed job to go to EVO (from Argentina, so quite a trip). I remember entering the room, lights were low and this started to play at full volume. Unlimited goosebumps! One of my best memories from the trip and the real moment when I felt the money was well spent. Thank you Mick for that experience.

[fredfredburger]

The original version was one of the pieces of music that made me pick up the guitar and one of the first pieces I taught myself. Your updated version is still in 2023 a wonderfully faithful homage that does not disappoint!