: The King of Fighters '99 Arrange Sound Trax (released August 18, 1999). Length : Approximately 4 minutes and 32 seconds.
is the iconic theme of Kyo Kusanagi , introduced in The King of Fighters '99 to mark the transition from the Orochi Saga to the NESTS Saga. While the original version was composed by the SNK Sound Team (including Hideki Asanaka, Toshio Shimizu, and Yasuo Yamate), the Arranged Sound Trax (AST) version is widely considered the definitive way to experience this sentimental power ballad. Key Highlights of the Arranged Version
: Unlike the original MIDI-based arcade version, the AST version available on SoundCloud features live instruments, including a prominent electric guitar solo that is absent from the original. The King of Fighters - Tears (KOF 99 Remix Arranged)
: The track features a recurring keyboard riff from Kyo's previous theme, "Esaka," played during guitar breaks. In the arranged version, this riff is also layered into the background of the song’s ending.
: A sentimental power ballad that reflects Kyo Kusanagi's musical tastes. It begins with an atmospheric acoustic guitar intro before transitioning into a faster tempo with driving electric guitars. : The King of Fighters '99 Arrange Sound
The centuries old battle: arranged or original sound trax? : r/kof
: A fan-favorite "GM 1st Remix" exists from the Chinese GM fan-made album . While the original version was composed by the
: Beyond KOF '99 , "Tears" appeared in KOF 2002 (for unlockable mid-bosses) and KOF Sky Stage as an ending theme. It has been extensively remixed, including a heavy electric guitar version for the credits of KOF: Destiny . Track Specifications
