Holy crap did he just play the Wrestlemania 30 version of The Undertaker's theme right after the streak ended? Oh my God that song should be used for the end of the Mortal Kombat 2021 movie
What annoys me is that Vince Mcmahon hasn't inducted him into the Hall of Fame at all. He helped make hundreds of incredible themes and should be recognised for it. Thank you Jim.
Jim Johnston has done interviews before, there's a video here on UA-cam from several years ago about how he created The Undertaker's music back when he was still working for WWE at the time. As a matter of fact, he did interviews about the music he made for Triple H, Randy Orton, D-Generation X and The Rock.
Jim Johnston, the real reason behind some of the most iconic memories. The music that made every surprise return so emotional. He deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame. A true legend
I was born in '97, seeing wresting since 04, didn't see undertaker most of his career, I mean, after 2007-08, he was there 6 times a year, yet, this brings memories, emotions, everything... Thanks Mr. Johnston, you shaped my "fanhood"
This made ALL the hair on my body stand up and gave me the most serious case of goosebumps I have EVER had!!! The sport of professional wrestling NEEDS an OVERALL Hall of Fame so people like Jim Johnston can be properly recognized for what they have done for the sport!
They moved him over to WWE Studios where he was supposed to score movies and hired CFO$, who were already writing for NXT, to write all the themes. Then when they all but disbanded WWE Studios they had two composing teams on staff and let go of the more expensive one.
@@tspawn35 Falling out? I think it was just basically an out with the old in with the new type of situation. I hope we get to finally find out with this upcoming Jim Johnston interview! 😃😃😃
WOW. This seriously blew me away. Really beautiful, slightly melancholy but it just resonates somewhere deep. We need to have a proper recording of this please, just the piano.
Hearing this version just made me wanna cry this makes you think about how long the undertaker has been in WWE not only that but Jim Johnson is just a true legend. He should be in the Hall of Fame now.❤
YOOO!! I will always love his approach to composing, especially the theme. It’s so simple, but it is exactly what The Undertaker needed and deserved. Great job snagging his interview, Chris!
Im 35, born in 87. If you werent alive at the time, its hard to grasp how huge wrestling was. It wasnt just something that happened on monday. It was the biggest thing in the world. It was on TV, on busses, in the grocery store. It was everywhere and for a young kid it was larger than life. Every PPV felt like the superbowl, every episode of RAW felt like Wrestlemania does now. These songs bring me straight back to those times. Thank you Jim for all the memories, we could never repay you.
I'm super late, but I just saw this! I'm glad to have made an impression with my cover of this very piece, but what an absolute honour it must have been to have the legend himself play it for you! Congrats man!!
YES! I'm so glad that you got to interview Jim Johnston, I've always thought that he would be an amazing person for you to interview, I can't wait to see the full thing!
Honestly made some of the best, catchiest music I've ever heard to this day. Goldust's theme is a personal favourite, those moving arpeggios are utterly gorgeous!
To say this guy is underrated and doesn’t get the respect that he deserves, is an understatement. If you think of Vince or Hogan when you think of WWF/WWE, Jim is right up there with them. Icon.
for the love of 90's kids even UA-cam recommendation brought it earlier ....... Theme is indeed work of art, a iconic masterpiece. No wonder it brought Nostalgia emotions to us. Thx
Dude! I just got chills watching Jim do that cover of Taker's theme song! All I can say is if Jim Johnston does NOT get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, I am going to COMPLAIN about it & WWE will NOT hear the end of it!
Can we just ask why the hell Jim isn't in the Hall of Fame yet? This is the guy who made all the great wrestling themes. He worked hard and deserves some recognition
I cant wait for the interview and i couldnt have picked a better person to have the responsibility to interview the man behind the most iconic wrestling themes!!
Finally a full Jim Johnston interview, looking forward to hearing this, how I wish he played Kane's theme on this interview, but that Undertaker piano theme is just epic and gives you more goosebumps, thank you for this CVV
I rarely comment on wrestling-related videos but, wow. This gave me chills that are incredibly hard to describe. Thank you for being an integral part of WWE's music back in its heydeys, Jim Johnston. I'm also looking forward to the full interview!
I don’t know if you’ve ever made a grown ass man cry in under a minute but you just did exactly that to me. As soon as he started playing, the tears were instant. I’m so excited for this interview.
This Guy deserve Hall of fame Induction over anything.I have been saying this again and again. What made Undertaker , The Undertaker it also people behind it who put so much effort in making that character. and this Guy not only made Undertaker theme , but also The rock , randy orton and so many iconic wrestler. I live in India and these theme are as are recongnize by eveyyone here. If ever Undertaker make his final appreance or Goes for Hall of Fame.I want him to be playing undertaker piano theme in center of stage!! Thank you Jim For everything! I really mean it! Thank you.
It just shows the level of mastery and integrity Chris has to be able to secure a meeting with the elusive Jim Johnston.Vince didn’t write out the stories of our childhood ,he did.
I just got goosebumps because it feels right hearing Jim Johnston's masterpiece! What a legend. And a legend interviewing a legend! This one I can't wait to hear.
I just happen to pass this video by and hearing him play The Undertaker tune had my mind run a 100miles of Undertaker Memories Growing up all the way to the night of The Hall Of Fame…Chills.. Thank You Taker…Thank You Jim!!🥹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯
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Guys, did this really just happen?? 🤯
Holy crap did he just play the Wrestlemania 30 version of The Undertaker's theme right after the streak ended? Oh my God that song should be used for the end of the Mortal Kombat 2021 movie
Legendary 🤯🤯
But how cool was he really? Because he seems so badass and humble
In paul bearer's voice oh yes! It did just happen
You can tell, he really appreciated your thanks to him. That's awesome!
Piano Undertaker theme is absolutely beautiful and tragic/sad all in one.
sad bcause hes retired :'(
@@PixelFoxxGaming no sad because it's a melancholic tune that pulls at the heart
@@zerozeeros no.
Well said!
Actually
What annoys me is that Vince Mcmahon hasn't inducted him into the Hall of Fame at all. He helped make hundreds of incredible themes and should be recognised for it. Thank you Jim.
Of course he hasn't noob. He only retired recently. He will induct him next chance he has a crowd
@@zerozeeros no there were some problems between Vince and Jim. So no HOF for Jim unfortunately. Nvm, that shit is pointless anyways
@@zerozeeros Evan was referring to Jim Johnston, not Taker
@@zerozeeros very quick to call somebody a noob, when you didn’t even read the original comment correctly.
@@zerozeeros ok noob then explain why tf the bellas were in so quick
I’VE NEVER SEEN A JIM JOHNSTON INTERVIEW BEFORE. LEGEND.
Steve Austin has on his podcast
Jim Johnston has done interviews before, there's a video here on UA-cam from several years ago about how he created The Undertaker's music back when he was still working for WWE at the time. As a matter of fact, he did interviews about the music he made for Triple H, Randy Orton, D-Generation X and The Rock.
I didnt even know what he looked like till now
@@drewroney7900 Oh wow
He's briefly in Beyond the Mat. You should check it out.
Jim Johnston, the real reason behind some of the most iconic memories. The music that made every surprise return so emotional. He deserves to be in the Hall Of Fame. A true legend
I don't understand why wwe would let him go.
Yes he does bro he shaped our childhoods
He's the John Williams of wrestling.
This hit me in the feels
619
The most iconic piece of music ever in the wrestling industry.
@Anna old but gold
Nope, the mountie's theme song hands down, come on man
@@JJ-xr1qv
Ok. I’m talking about music though, not a piece of sound lol
@@slimjim2114 who's mountie?
@@bhargavchavda1478 he's the mountie! And the mountie always gets his man!
The guy is to wrestling what John Williams is to movies. Just incredible.
Absolutely!
John Williams or Hans Zimmer. Both are GOATs
*Chills.* That’s what I felt when he started playing.
He’s a true legend.
100% the same was thinking h y that's cool go play something Jim then boom real actual emotions happen.
It's an absolute crime that the WWE HOF doesn't have a warm spot waiting for Jim. Living legend. Thank you for sharing this moment Chris.
Every jim Johnston song was a hit
He had over 5000 songs and 20 were iconic. Hardly but nice try.
@@christinerivera5328 Debbie downer over here. 😂
@@briancromartie3149 nope, just pointing out that not only was not every song a hit but it was actually a very miniscule amount.
@@christinerivera5328 that’s not what he was referring to, he was just saying that mostly all of Jim Johnston’s songs were always good
@@christinerivera5328 His songs were so good, him and Hans Zimmer are G.O.A.TS
WWE needs to bring him back. The themes he came up with for the talent are better than the ones today.
Timeless. These new themes will be forgotten in the next generation
as long as vince is in charge that will never happen.
Wrestling is aimed at kids these days. They’d be better off hiring the guy who did the Barney theme song
@@bassacoustic1549 Or someone from Disney🤣
@@bassacoustic1549 🤣🤣🤣
Who from the first note instantly got chills?
goosebumps once he started playing
I got those FULL BODY chills you only get when something is REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY amazing!
Yes it's the dominance
Jim Johnston is an absolute legend and we can’t thank him enough.
The legend himself Jim Johnston Chris is stepping up his game
OK THATS THE BEST VERSION OF HIS THEME.
Insane 🤯
Saiman who's your favourite wrestler
Wow. Saiman 😯
Arre Saiman bhai idhar.... Timothy kaisa hai?
Bhendi
It sounds way more cool and kinda haunting on the piano like that.
Beautiful. Wow!
hey i didnt know you were into wrestling
The man, the myth, the legend. Beyond deserves the hall of fame.
I was born in '97, seeing wresting since 04, didn't see undertaker most of his career, I mean, after 2007-08, he was there 6 times a year, yet, this brings memories, emotions, everything...
Thanks Mr. Johnston, you shaped my "fanhood"
Chris Van Vilet deserves 1 million subscribers
We’re on our way!
@@ChrisVanVliet yes sir you are
Truly amazing. That gave my goosebumps Chris hearing the Undertaker theme on Piano. Can't wait for the full interview.
This made ALL the hair on my body stand up and gave me the most serious case of goosebumps I have EVER had!!! The sport of professional wrestling NEEDS an OVERALL Hall of Fame so people like Jim Johnston can be properly recognized for what they have done for the sport!
i got fucking chills it sounds so good stripped back like that
Why did wwe even fire this man? This man is the reason why we have iconic wwe theme songs!
And the ones that came after him only lasted a few years (cfo)
They moved him over to WWE Studios where he was supposed to score movies and hired CFO$, who were already writing for NXT, to write all the themes. Then when they all but disbanded WWE Studios they had two composing teams on staff and let go of the more expensive one.
There's only so many songs a person can come up with
Man this version is rad, and thank you Jim Johnston for music that impacted my teenage /college years
i could kiss this man for simply making the Ministry of Darkness theme
Greatest theme ever, hands down!
@@liquidgeorge while I do like that theme the Brood theme is also a strong contender
@@z0m813 Oh that is perfection too.
Between Ministry and Kane’s theme, they are truly the best!
Is Jim in the HOF ? If not he definitely deserve it !!
No he’s not atm. Which is a crime
@@tspawn35 Typical boss, uses employee, kicks them to curb.
@@tspawn35 Falling out? I think it was just basically an out with the old in with the new type of situation. I hope we get to finally find out with this upcoming Jim Johnston interview! 😃😃😃
No but drew Carey is lol
The Hall of Fame doesn't deserve him.
I had tears in my eyes when Jim Johnston started playing. Words lost all means.
Same
Ok i had goosebumps all over my body!!!
Thank you Jim for everything 😭 and thank you Chris for helping us relive such an amazing childhood memory ❤️
don’t know much about Jim but he’s created some of the most iconic music in wrestling
That's all you need to know lol
WOW. This seriously blew me away. Really beautiful, slightly melancholy but it just resonates somewhere deep. We need to have a proper recording of this please, just the piano.
This piano version is available on Spotify and UA-cam. Just type in “Undertaker piano theme” 👍👍
That man is just a legend.
Hearing this version just made me wanna cry this makes you think about how long the undertaker has been in WWE not only that but Jim Johnson is just a true legend. He should be in the Hall of Fame now.❤
So emotional that tune damn. Imagine that playing as taker retired and with crowd people would.be bawling
Jim Johnson is the real legend behind all the legendary wrestlers because without his music the character isn’t complete
YOOO!! I will always love his approach to composing, especially the theme. It’s so simple, but it is exactly what The Undertaker needed and deserved. Great job snagging his interview, Chris!
This piano version is like if Undertaker was the main boss in Castlevania.
Goosebumps as soon as he plays it...... Thank You Jim Johnston the best theme song ever...
PUT THIS MAN IN THE HALL OF FAME WHILE HES STILL ALIVE.
i’m not crying, you are. growing up listening to his work was the best
I’m not sure why but this made me cry...
What a legend. Tons of respect to him.
Spoiled us is a understatement. This man is beyond a legend. No matter your ethnicity you can name 1 of this mans songs. At least 1 you liked.
Jim deserves to have a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame for all the contributions he made in helping all of the superstars compose their theme songs
Im 35, born in 87. If you werent alive at the time, its hard to grasp how huge wrestling was. It wasnt just something that happened on monday. It was the biggest thing in the world. It was on TV, on busses, in the grocery store. It was everywhere and for a young kid it was larger than life. Every PPV felt like the superbowl, every episode of RAW felt like Wrestlemania does now. These songs bring me straight back to those times. Thank you Jim for all the memories, we could never repay you.
I wanted to see the interview for long time thank you Chris Van Vliet.🙏🏻
Every year that passes I ask myself again and again, why isn't Jim Johnston in the WWE Hall of Fame
A legend, made the best WWE Music that was memorable
I'm not crying. YOU'RE CRYING. ❤❤❤❤
😭
I'm super late, but I just saw this! I'm glad to have made an impression with my cover of this very piece, but what an absolute honour it must have been to have the legend himself play it for you! Congrats man!!
Well said , this guy basically wrote my childhood soundtrack
I didn't want it to end😭😭😭 the best ever theme song in WWE history!
YES! I'm so glad that you got to interview Jim Johnston, I've always thought that he would be an amazing person for you to interview, I can't wait to see the full thing!
Thank you so much for having him do this for us
Honestly made some of the best, catchiest music I've ever heard to this day. Goldust's theme is a personal favourite, those moving arpeggios are utterly gorgeous!
This man deserves to be in the hall of fame multiple times such a legend thank you Jim
Still sends chills down my spine to this very day. Thank you Jim
Jim Johnston, thank you sir, you will go down as a legendary composer
Thank you jim Johnston your a legend and thank you so much for making awesome music for all of our favorite wrestlers put this man in the hof
Been loving your interviews lately, can’t wait for this one!
Let's be honest. He made stars with those entrance themes. Nothing would have been the same without them. JJ should be in the Hall of Fame.
absolute MASTER composer/musician!
To say this guy is underrated and doesn’t get the respect that he deserves, is an understatement. If you think of Vince or Hogan when you think of WWF/WWE, Jim is right up there with them. Icon.
for the love of 90's kids even UA-cam recommendation brought it earlier ....... Theme is indeed work of art, a iconic masterpiece. No wonder it brought Nostalgia emotions to us. Thx
Dude! I just got chills watching Jim do that cover of Taker's theme song! All I can say is if Jim Johnston does NOT get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, I am going to COMPLAIN about it & WWE will NOT hear the end of it!
Can we just ask why the hell Jim isn't in the Hall of Fame yet? This is the guy who made all the great wrestling themes. He worked hard and deserves some recognition
Vince fell out with him and fired him
@@CurtisTomko7107That means nothing. if Jarrett can make it in there anyone can
I cant wait for the interview and i couldnt have picked a better person to have the responsibility to interview the man behind the most iconic wrestling themes!!
It was an honor and a privilege to speak to the 🐐
Jim is an absolute legend! Deserves to be in the Hall of fame!
Chris you outdid yourself with this one! Thank you!! Can’t wait for the full video!
Finally a full Jim Johnston interview, looking forward to hearing this, how I wish he played Kane's theme on this interview, but that Undertaker piano theme is just epic and gives you more goosebumps, thank you for this CVV
I rarely comment on wrestling-related videos but, wow.
This gave me chills that are incredibly hard to describe. Thank you for being an integral part of WWE's music back in its heydeys, Jim Johnston.
I'm also looking forward to the full interview!
I have waited years for this in interview!!
Jim Johnston for Hall of Fame!!!!!
I never know Jim before but this man with his intelligent he made one of the greatest songs ever so excited for the interview
Bruh having that sounds awesome and got me hyped for the interview blood incredible
The very best in the business: Jim Johnston. Love his work, now and forever
What a legend.
Whoa! You know how long I've wanted to see a Jim Joshnston interview? This is amazing. Congratulations Chris! And thank you! 🙏
The interview I always wanted! Wow thanks Chris
And thank you!
I don’t know if you’ve ever made a grown ass man cry in under a minute but you just did exactly that to me. As soon as he started playing, the tears were instant. I’m so excited for this interview.
This Guy deserve Hall of fame Induction over anything.I have been saying this again and again.
What made Undertaker , The Undertaker it also people behind it who put so much effort in making that character.
and this Guy not only made Undertaker theme , but also The rock , randy orton and so many iconic wrestler.
I live in India and these theme are as are recongnize by eveyyone here.
If ever Undertaker make his final appreance or Goes for Hall of Fame.I want him to be playing undertaker piano theme in center of stage!!
Thank you Jim For everything! I really mean it! Thank you.
THIS!
THIS IS THE INTERVIEW I'VE BEEN WAITING YEARS FOR.
Jim Johnson added the colours to the palette of our wrestling lives!
This is a man who put His Soul into His Work.
Thank You Jim Johnston For The Memories
Oh my god the legend! Yes! Jim the GOAT
It just shows the level of mastery and integrity Chris has to be able to secure a meeting with the elusive Jim Johnston.Vince didn’t write out the stories of our childhood ,he did.
I just got goosebumps because it feels right hearing Jim Johnston's masterpiece! What a legend. And a legend interviewing a legend! This one I can't wait to hear.
Jim Johnston deserves a Hall of Fame induction. He produced ALL of my favorite wrestling theme songs
Legend is an understatement for Jim Johnston but it’s the only word available. Thank you sir for your incredible music that will truly live forever.
This gave me chills. Such an iconic theme.
First time actually seeing him. Was good to put a face to the name.
this is why cvv is the goat
This man deserves a Grammy for all his great compositions.
I just happen to pass this video by and hearing him play The Undertaker tune had my mind run a 100miles of Undertaker Memories Growing up all the way to the night of The Hall Of Fame…Chills.. Thank You Taker…Thank You Jim!!🥹🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯
Thank for all the interviews Chris, your channel is amazing!
My eyes are teared up, my chest feels heavy, and I have goosebumps rn...
RIP Dead Man. Thank you, Jim Johnston.
You’re pretty good at this Chris. Very respectful and kind to absolutely everyone. Best if luck in all.
OMG, you got the legendary Jim Johnston to do an interview!? How does this not have at least 3 million views and likes!?
Like, like, so many likes. Unbelievable! CVV again proving he’s the best interviewer 👏🏼