Monday, July 22, 2024

RUSH: The Music of EVO 2024 soundtrack review



Album: RUSH: The Music of EVO 2024 Soundtrack
Various Artists
Released on: Zaid Tabani Productions 
Out Now

Every year, many gather to this special event, to celebrate Fighting Games. A genre born from the arcades, they require patience, mastery, and skill. Past, and present, gaming has grown to another level. Plus video game music, an integral part of the experience has also grown on its own path. This soundtrack celebrates what gaming means to us, those who were born into it, and those future gamers to be.

Tracklist:

1) Evolve: Infinity (Theme of EVO Championship Series) 
Song By: Zaid Tabani, Devesh Dayal, Dillon Hulse, Mega Ran, Kanami 
The opening for this years EVO!! Put your hands up!

2) WAVES (Intro to "Tekken 8") 
Song by: Zaid Tabani, Keetheweeb, AlexV 
A hype filled tune, excitement, energy, a crowd pleaser. It is awesome 

3) Adapt 
Audio by: Zaid Tabani, Sajam
A commentary by Sajam, on how games have changed, from what they used to be, and how they are now. Plus the way we play games, and the type of mindset that can benefit others to make an event more fun and engaging. 

4) Beast of the Valley (Intro to "Guilty Gear Strive") 
Song by: Zaid Tabani, David Stewart Jr., Ray Casarez 
Just go nuts! Berserk! Let's Rock  Baby!

5) Let's Roll (Intro to The King Of Fighters XV) 
Song by: Zaid Tabani, U_Chae, Rolling Quartz, Austin Armstrong 

6) Story's 
Audio by: Zaid Tabani, Jaidlyn, Mason Lieberman
A look back at being a viewer, the way of motion, and skills so many players displayed. Videogames, a connection with the player, and the game. 

7) Danger! (Intro to "Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising")
Song by: Zaid Tabani, David Gibson McLean, Lacey Johnson 
An awesome delivery of vibes, and a never giving up spirit. Because the song hits hard, and makes you want to get your hands up. 

8) Put You Down (Intro to "Under Night In-Birth II Sys: Celes")
Song by: Zaid Tabani, Casey Lee Williams, Eugene Kang
An energy filled melodic journey, not poppy, but more of claws scratching to the surface. Someone scarred, but surviving, wanting to keep going. 

9) Pay It Forward 
Audio by: Zaid Tabani, MenaRD 
A commentary on respect, keeping up with competition. Finding your way, balance, and life. Moments to heal with loss. Financially. Everything you face. Keep going

10) NYC Jazzy 24' (Intro To: "Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike") 
Song by: Zaid Tabani, INFINITE, Substantial, AlexV 
The legend INFINITE returns to represent the classic game. Delivering sick lyrics, truth, vibes, and does not miss a beat. This is the passionate expression of Street Fighter, past, present, and future.

11) Bleed Em' Out (Intro to: "Mortal Kombat 1")
Song by: Zaid Tabani, AlexV, Tre Watson
Welcome to Mortal Kombat 1. You know the drill. Fatality! Brutality! Bone crushing. Skills. Mastery. Focus. A sick track that goes a bit darker, but totally delivers the vibe of Mortal Kombat.

12) R.T.S.D. 
Audio by: Zaid Tabani, Alex Valle 
A discussion on exploring your play style, interaction with others. Learning, mastery, and passing on those teachings. Life lessons, and building up on who you are. 

13) No More Quarters (Intro to: Street Fighter 6") 
Song by: Zaid Tabani, Mega Ran, AlexV, Aleks Le 
Luke's voice actor takes the lead in this awesome tune! Delivering energy, passion, hype, lyrics, and levels up the event. Aleks does not hold back, it is a soulful, and amazing experience.


RUSH: The Music of EVO 2024' is an incredible album. All thirteen songs have something for everyone. Each track has its own vibe, expression, and art form. From energy filled beats, to defining who we are, to proving oneself. This album is available now on all platforms

Spotify 
Apple Music 
Youtube Music 
Bandcamp link coming soon