This article is for the musical theme "Blazed up Melpomene" and its subsequent update and remix.
Throughout the Dead or Alive series, "Blazed up Melpomene" has been used as a theme for Helena Douglas.
Arcade version[]
The original "Blazed up Melpomene" theme first appeared in the original arcade version of Dead or Alive 2 as the theme for Helena.
Console version[]
"Blazed up Melpomene" was later updated for the home console releases of Dead or Alive 2. Appearing in also the DOA2: Hardcore games, Dead or Alive 2 Ultimate, and Dead or Alive Online, the theme was once again used as the theme for Helena. It also appeared in Dead or Alive 4 (as "Blazed Up Melpomene") when Helena fights against La Mariposa in her Story Mode.
It is this version of the theme that has been used again throughout the series rather than the original arcade version.
The theme is also optional in Music Mode for Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate and Last Round, though it can be selectable for any character and gameplay mode.
Helena (or Blazed Up Melpomene) Remix[]
The theme was later remixed as "Helena Remix" and first appeared in Dead or Alive 2 Ultimate. It is heard while the player is fighting against Helena in the Ray House.
It later appeared in Dead or Alive 4, renamed "Blazed Up Melpomene Remix", and is heard when the player fighting against either Helena or Christie in the Crash Club.
Lyrics[]
French[]
Qui sème le vent récolte la tempête.
Chaque chose.
Les pots fêlés sont ceux qui durent le plus.
A chaque jour suffit sa peine, chacun trouve chaussure à son pied.
Direct English translation[]
The one who sows the wind will harvest the storm.
Everything.
The cracked pots are the ones that have been there the longest.
Every day has enough pain, everyone finds shoes for their feet.
Trivia[]
- Melpomene was one of the Muses in Greek mythology. Initially the Muse of Chorus, she then became the Muse of Tragedy, for which she is best known now.
- "Blazed up Melpomene" contains an arranged portion of "The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 2, Op. 8, - Summer, mvt 3" by Antonio Vivaldi.