Back in 2009, Linkin Park released some stems from their track Catalyst for fans to remix. My wife still had the stems, and I decided to redo my remix.

[Metal Remix] Catalyst

Valheim has some great music, but Vikings are pretty metal, and now the Menu Theme fits that image.

https://youtu.be/4ELdQWghl9g

Original Composer - Patrik Jarlestam

[Cover] Valheim Menu Theme (Metal)

One of my favorite video game series, and one of my favorite video game themes.

Instruments are from Analog Lab V by Arturia, BBC Symphony Orchestra by Spitfire Audio, and GGD Modern and Massive. Recorded, and mixed in Reaper.

Original BF 1942 theme by Joel Eriksson.

[Cover] Battlefield Theme (2042 Remix)

Original track written a long time ago by 3 friends in a garage.
Guitars: Charles
Bass: James
Drums: Andrew

Aneleh - Heavy One

The first track I ever wrote with a band. Written by Charles, Ricky, and myself back in 2005.

Artwork by CTbaker1969

The Collision Massacre

Some older tracks that were never used for a project, except for a YouTube video, but now available for anyone to use! Just give credit.

Let's Begin

Happy Places

Carbon Tree

Streaming Everywhere!
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jamesyokoi/everythings-saved-feat-ryan-mullins-remastered

Vocals, Lyrics, and Drums: Ryan Mullins
Guitars and Bass: James Yokoi

LYRICS:

All that you've been through, beaten down
Nothing you can do, bedrock found

Wasted
Took all you had so you could feel
That you deserved your breath, this earth
Forced you to see what it was worth
And now you're redeemed

You were always meant to fail but now?
I choose to believe that
This is what you're meant to be, somehow
It all falls down
Your calls, drowned out
You've had enough
Pick yourself up

Finding your own truth
From this old town
Can't say I see the use
But it's yours now

Draining
Took all you had so you could feel
That you were worth your time down here
Forced you to see what you deserved
And now you've found peace

You were always meant to fail but now?
I choose to believe that
This is what you're meant to be, somehow
It all falls down

All we had erased
Falling into place
Everything is saved

Before you fall, questioning it all just think
(All we had erased)
You're worth it
When all goes wrong and you're at the brink
(Falling into place)
You'll make it

You were always meant to fail but now?
(I believe you'll)
I choose to believe that
(Overcome it)
This is what you're meant to be, somehow
(Standing tall)
It all falls down
(You're free)
Your calls drowned out
You've had enough
...
Vocals/Drums by Ryan Mullins
Guitar/Bass by James Yokoi
Mixed/Mastered by Jimmy Zieger

Everything's Saved

Everything's Saved [feat. Ryan Mullins]

An old track I still had the guitar tracks for. Re-recorded bass and drums.

Guitars: Carter Reasoner

Halyk - Turning Me On [feat. Carter Reasoner]

Streaming Everywhere!
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jamesyokoi/no-control-feat-jimmy-zieger

Vocals, Mixing, and Mastering: Jimmy Zieger
Lyrics, Guitars, and Bass: James Yokoi

LYRICS:

Seems you got my mind racing
Trigger finger really aching
Now you got me contemplating
Secondhand suicide
No control
In my life
Burn the bridges that we've built
Use the cards that we've been dealt
Take that advice
Swallow your pride
And go to hell

Feels like I'm losing control
I can feel it in my bones
Burn whats left of my soul
You were only there
To watch me fall

My grip is slipping away
Get the fuck out of my face
Fool me once shame on me
Won't fool me twice
With this charade

Feels like I'm losing control
I can feel it in my bones
Burn whats left of my soul
You were only there
To watch me fall

No control
I'm an animal
No control
I'm indestructible

No control
I'm on my own
No control
I walk alone

Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Congratulations
And fuck you

Eye for an eye
Tooth for a tooth
Congratulations
And fuck you

Feels like I'm losing control
I can feel it in my bones
Burn whats left of my soul
You were only there
To watch me fall

No control
I'm on my own
No control
I walk alone

No control
Walk alone

No Control [feat. Jimmy Zieger]

Written and performed by James Yokoi and Jimmy Zieger

LYRICS:
I see the smite and I turn away
No difference here tomorrow
I can't believe that you've stayed that way
Wallow in your sorrow
Turn around and walk out the door
But you'll be back tomorrow
All the hate that you said was yours
I just know you borrowed

I can't let go
Of the way
You're killing me again
The past is past
Forgiven
This solace here to stay

No matter how far you run
I'll always find you
Catches you like morning sun
What has this evening come to
Don't care if you're happy now
To me you're just a game
Doesn't matter what you say to me
You'll never change
 
I can't let go
Of the way
You're killing me again
The past is past
Forgiven
This solace here to stay

Can't let go
I can't let go

Can't let go (Can't let go)
Can't let go (Can't let go)
Can't let go (Can't let go)
Can't let go (Can't let go)

I can't let go
Of the way
You're killing me again
The past is past
Forgiven
This solace here to stay

I can't let go (Can't let go)
I can't let go (Can't let go)
I can't let go (Can't let go)
I can't let go

Can't Let Go [feat. Jimmy Zieger]

Shanghai Night by Jia Peng Fang

I heard my girlfriend listening to this, went to look for a rock version, couldn't find one, so I made my own. If you like this version, check out the original that has an Erhu!

(Cover) Shanghai Night [Jia Peng Fang]

"Reckoning" - Written and performed by Anelehic
Drums/Vocals/Mixing: Jimmy Zieger
Guitar/Bass/Vocals/Lyrics: James Yokoi

Anelehic - Reckoning

Bust a Groove to Moonlight Party!
(Using Bias Desktop for all guitars and bass)

(Cover) Moonlight Party [Bust-A-Groove]

My take on the theme from The Lost and Damned DLC from GTA4.

Remaster Available! https://soundcloud.com/jamesyokoi/the-lost-and-damned-theme-remastered

The Lost and Damned Theme

(Cover) The Lost & Damned Theme [GTA4]

Hell March from Command & Conquer: Red Alert.
Original Composer: Frank Klepacki
One of my favorite songs in a video game! Been wanting to record this forever.

Red Alert

(Cover) Hell March [C&C Red Alert]

I remastered my cover of the GTA IV Theme - The Lost and Damned. I am always learning new things in terms of mixing and recording, so I like to re-visit songs to see how I can improve them.

GTA IV

[Cover] GTA IV - The Lost and Damned Theme [Remastered]

Vocal: Mick Donovan
Original Guitars: Erik Bally & Kory Caines
Bass: James Yokoi
Original Drums: Patrick Dunigan
with DJ Uppercutz

Re-did an old band's song. I like doing these to test out new gear.

Remember

Go home and be a family man!

I've re-done this cover to try out a new guitar and some new VSTs.

[Cover] Guile's Theme

Current bass player for Roots Man Project, Serpent From Eden, Crowned Kings, and Anelehic. Message through my website for collaborations.

James Yokoi

Popular tracks