The Undertaker is one of the most enduring characters in wrestling history. The Phenom's presence in the squared circle pantheon transcends the sport, as the character has constantly reinvented itself to remain relevant to each successive generation. From an undead mortician to a bandana wearing, leather-clad biker, The Phenom's regular revamps have helped the gimmick remain as popular today as it was when it debuted twenty-five years ago. At the height of the WWF's Attitude Era, The Undertaker matured in a way not dissimilar to many of the teenage boys the product was targeted at. As if it were possible, The Deadman altered his attire to become even moodier as he entered his 'Goth phase'. For his battle against troubled brother Kane at WrestleMania XIV, The Reaper adopted a new piece of appropriating demonic entrance music. Though unquestionably one of the most overused pieces of classical music since being popularised by the 1981 film Excalibur, 'O Fortuna' from Carl Orff's Carmina Burana created a level of pathos and spectacle that perfectly set the tone for the titanic clash of siblings. The piece's portentous Latin chorus combined with dramatic, frightening strings brought a whole new level of dread to The Undertaker's otherwise creepy yet oddly tranquil entrance. https://youtu.be/GXFSK0ogeg4
Benjamin was born in 1987, and is still not dead. He variously enjoys classical music, old-school adventure games (they're not dead), and walks on the beach (albeit short - asthma, you know).
He's currently trying to compile a comprehensive history of video game music, yet denies accusations that he purposefully targets niche audiences. He's often wrong about these things.
