Dies Irae

Dies Irae ("Day of Wrath") is the theme of Wolfgang Krauser in Fatal Fury 2. The arcade version is composed by the SNK Sound Team while the arranged version is an live orchestral arrangement in the Garou Densetsu Special Image Album.

Dies Irae
Dies Irae returns as Krauser's theme in The King of Fighters All Star. Unlike most renditions of Dies Irae, this version is much more rock heavy, focusing on guitars and drums, in addition to its orchestral score.

Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
In Real Bout Fatal Fury Special, Krauser's theme is REQUIEM K.626 [Lacrimosa]. Unlike Dies Irae, which has a powerful and commanding presence and vibe, Lacrimosa is a calm and melancholic piece that sets the stage for his final fight.

Trivia

 * Dies Irae is considered one of the most well known chant sequences of all time. It is typically sung during a Requiem Mass or during All Souls Day (November 2nd) if it falls on a Sunday.


 * The version of Dies Irae that Krauser uses Fatal Fury 2 and The King of Fighters series is based on the version written and composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This version is known as The Requiem in D minor, K. 626.
 * The version of Lacrimosa that Krauser uses Real Bout Fatal Fury Special is also based on the Requiem in D minor, K. 626; specifically it's requiem.


 * Dies Irae is often used as a musical shorthand for impending doom or death. This is fitting for Krauser, as he is considered one of the world's most powerful and fearsome martial artist in-universe.
 * Lacrimosa is often used as a requiem piece. This is fitting for Krauser, as he took his life after his defeat by Terry Bogard.