Post by Shadow Master on Jan 26, 2023 6:14:01 GMT
Keiji Mutoh - Trans Magic:
As Taz said once commentated "in Japan ...Keiji Mutoh is the man!". No other description is really necessary here.
Ever since the very beginning, Keiji Mutoh always had some great entrance themes. From the driving "Hold Out" used in
Mutoh's early NJPW run, alongside NWO Japan's metalized rendition of "Muta Concerto"; all the way up to the Jinsei Shinzaki
-inspired monk gimmick 'Kokushi Muso', the master of the Moonsault always had some stellar themes befitting that of a champion.
Trans Magic is a personal favourite of mine. A theme that doesn't get as much recognition these days as it should. The solo work is
absolutely top notch; paired nicely with atmospheric keyboards and, just in case you needed an extra dose of badassery ...the sound
of glass shattering (no doubt inspired by one Stone Cold Steve Austin, no less).
Bruiser Brody - Immigrant Song (Elliot Loud version):
Led Zeppelin, one of the most legendary and revered acts in all of popular music, mixed together with 'King Kong' Bruiser Brody, arguably
Japan's most feared gaijin, was a powerful combination just waiting to explode.
The Elliot Loud version of the Zeppelin classic replaces Robert Plant's trademark shrieks with a big band feel. Saxophones, trombones, and
the one-two punch of a solid rhythm section. Not to mention, retaining Zeppelin's iconic drum solo intro and outro segments.
An excellent rendition for a legend of Brody's calibre.
Yuji Nagata - Mission Blow:
Killer lead guitar work is pretty much a prerequisite when it comes to Puroresu themes. Many of which, are recreations of popular songs
written by other artists. Yuji Nagata's Mission Blow falls into this category. A song originally written by German Power Metal band Centaur
as "Insane" - Yuji Nagata's version does away with vocals and adds an extra layer of emotion with some searing guitar tones.
El Samurai - Terrible Gift:
The early 90's NJPW Wrestler themes were filled to the brim with exemplary guitar work. Such is the case again with this simple, but equally
memorable entrance theme provided for masked cruiserweight El Samurai.
Osamu Suzuki, New Japan Pro-Wrestling's primary theme creator, had a knack for writing catchy riffs; and Terrible Gift is no different. The surprise
keyboard solo in the middle of the theme is just the icing on the cake.
Stan Hansen - Sunrise:
Alongside trusted tag partner Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen was one of the most popular foreign Wrestlers in all of Japan. Like many top stars,
Stan Hansen's western theme was actually written and released in the 1970's by the Japanese group Spectrum. Similar to other themes on
this list, Hansen's variation removes the vocals, and lets the instruments do the talking.
Sing-along guitar playing and an energetic chorus make for a legendary theme song re-imagined for a legendary Wrestler. YOUUUUUUUTH!
Kensuke Sasaki - The World:
Kensuke Sasaki, a Wrestler known for his brute force and innovation inside the squared circle, is no stranger to memorable entrance themes.
The World, despite being written years after Sasaki's alliance with Road Warrior Hawk, and showcased post Sasaki's initial success as a singles
competitor, really gives the feeling of a "champion" here.
Osamu Suzuki's guitar work, as always is beautiful and a wonder to behold. Emotional, atmospheric, story-telling. Fill in your own superlatives.
With The World, Sasaki was finally given a theme that elevated the main eventer to legendary status,
As Taz said once commentated "in Japan ...Keiji Mutoh is the man!". No other description is really necessary here.
Ever since the very beginning, Keiji Mutoh always had some great entrance themes. From the driving "Hold Out" used in
Mutoh's early NJPW run, alongside NWO Japan's metalized rendition of "Muta Concerto"; all the way up to the Jinsei Shinzaki
-inspired monk gimmick 'Kokushi Muso', the master of the Moonsault always had some stellar themes befitting that of a champion.
Trans Magic is a personal favourite of mine. A theme that doesn't get as much recognition these days as it should. The solo work is
absolutely top notch; paired nicely with atmospheric keyboards and, just in case you needed an extra dose of badassery ...the sound
of glass shattering (no doubt inspired by one Stone Cold Steve Austin, no less).
Bruiser Brody - Immigrant Song (Elliot Loud version):
Led Zeppelin, one of the most legendary and revered acts in all of popular music, mixed together with 'King Kong' Bruiser Brody, arguably
Japan's most feared gaijin, was a powerful combination just waiting to explode.
The Elliot Loud version of the Zeppelin classic replaces Robert Plant's trademark shrieks with a big band feel. Saxophones, trombones, and
the one-two punch of a solid rhythm section. Not to mention, retaining Zeppelin's iconic drum solo intro and outro segments.
An excellent rendition for a legend of Brody's calibre.
Yuji Nagata - Mission Blow:
Killer lead guitar work is pretty much a prerequisite when it comes to Puroresu themes. Many of which, are recreations of popular songs
written by other artists. Yuji Nagata's Mission Blow falls into this category. A song originally written by German Power Metal band Centaur
as "Insane" - Yuji Nagata's version does away with vocals and adds an extra layer of emotion with some searing guitar tones.
El Samurai - Terrible Gift:
The early 90's NJPW Wrestler themes were filled to the brim with exemplary guitar work. Such is the case again with this simple, but equally
memorable entrance theme provided for masked cruiserweight El Samurai.
Osamu Suzuki, New Japan Pro-Wrestling's primary theme creator, had a knack for writing catchy riffs; and Terrible Gift is no different. The surprise
keyboard solo in the middle of the theme is just the icing on the cake.
Stan Hansen - Sunrise:
Alongside trusted tag partner Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen was one of the most popular foreign Wrestlers in all of Japan. Like many top stars,
Stan Hansen's western theme was actually written and released in the 1970's by the Japanese group Spectrum. Similar to other themes on
this list, Hansen's variation removes the vocals, and lets the instruments do the talking.
Sing-along guitar playing and an energetic chorus make for a legendary theme song re-imagined for a legendary Wrestler. YOUUUUUUUTH!
Kensuke Sasaki - The World:
Kensuke Sasaki, a Wrestler known for his brute force and innovation inside the squared circle, is no stranger to memorable entrance themes.
The World, despite being written years after Sasaki's alliance with Road Warrior Hawk, and showcased post Sasaki's initial success as a singles
competitor, really gives the feeling of a "champion" here.
Osamu Suzuki's guitar work, as always is beautiful and a wonder to behold. Emotional, atmospheric, story-telling. Fill in your own superlatives.
With The World, Sasaki was finally given a theme that elevated the main eventer to legendary status,
