Music of the Civilization series

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The music in the Civilization video game series has been composed by various composers.

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Civilization

The soundtrack of the original Civilization game was available in either digital MIDI format for DOS version, or in tracker format for Amiga version. Most of original tunes were composed by Jeff Briggs, while others were taken from traditional or classic compositions, referring to each national culture (civilization) represented in the game. The same music used for the Aztecs was also applied to the Barbarians whenever they invaded a city.

Besides the main theme, sometimes known as "Civilization Opening Theme", other tunes used in the game were Ode to Joy from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in the "leader's day" celebration in cities, as well as the Funeral March from Beethoven's Third Symphony.

Civilization II

Civilization II 's music is in the Red Book CD-audio format, the same as that found on normal music CDs. The songs are quite varied; some are from the 19th century classical era, such as the Blue Danube Waltz, while others have a tribal, tropical sound to them. The music can be played back through any CD-ROM drive. Over 200 MB of space on the Civilization II CD is taken up by the music, 280 MB is occupied by the videos (many of them are historical footages), whereas the actual program data takes up less than 30 MB.

The five different releases of Civilization II have added and subtracted tracks from the mix, with Fantastic Worlds containing the largest number of tracks of all releases.

Wonders of the World Music

Whenever a player builds a Wonder of the World, a short video with music is played. The music is often taken from other sources:

Most videos, however, feature original compositions with often discernible inspiration, [1] either from Peter Gabriel's soundtrack to The Last Temptation of Christ :

Trevor Jones' and Randy Edelman's soundtrack to The Last of the Mohicans (1992):

Or various other sources:

Civilization III

Civilization III is a 2001 strategy game from Firaxis Games. As the game progresses, the music changes to reflect the era. There are five different mixes that represent the five major cultural groupings of the Civs in the game (European, North American, Middle Eastern, Greco-Roman, and Asian).

During diplomatic negotiations with leaders of other civilizations, there are both aggressive and passive tracks for each culture grouping that play depending on the mood of the civilization the player negotiates with. All the music in the game is stored in MP3 format. [2]

Roger Briggs and Mark Cromer are credited with the game's music. [3] [4] [5]

Ambient Music

EraCulture groupingTrackOther Information
AncientEuropean/CelticAncECFull
Greco-RomanAncGRFullBased on First Delphic Hymn
Middle Eastern/AfricanAncMEFull
North AmericanAncNAFull
Asian/OrientalAncORFull
Middle AgesEuropean/CelticMidECFull
Greco-RomanMidGRFull
Middle Eastern/AfricanMidMEFull
North AmericanMidNAFull
Asian/OrientalMidORFull
IndustrialEuropean/CelticIndECFull
Greco-RomanIndGRFullJoseph Haydn's Piano Sonata No. 49, Finale
Middle Eastern/AfricanIndMEFull
North AmericanN/A
Asian/OrientalIndORFull
ModernAllSmashFull
StarsFull
Techno MixFull
ModernFullAdded in Conquests expansion

Diplomacy Music

EraCulture groupingTrack
Ancient/Middle AgesEuropeanDipECEarlyPeace
DipECEarlyWar
Greco-RomanDipGREarlyPeace
DipGREarlyWar
Middle Eastern/AfricanDipMEEarlyPeace
DipMEEarlyWar
North AmericanDipNAEarlyPeace
DipNAEarlyWar
Asian/OrientalDipASEarlyPeace
DipASEarlyWar
Industrial/ModernEuropeanDipEuLatePeace
DipEuLateWar
Greco-RomanN/A
Middle Eastern/AfricanDipMELatePeace
DipMELateWar
North AmericanDipNALatePeace
DipNALateWar
Asian/OrientalDipASLatePeace
DipASLateWar

Civilization IV

Civilization IV Soundtrack
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The soundtrack CD
Soundtrack album
Released2005;19 years ago (2005)

The music of the computer game Civilization IV features a large variety of tracks both original and historical, from Gregorian chants to modern minimalism, and makes extensive use of classical music as well as both world music and folk music. Such a focus on the soundtrack and the inclusion of classical, world and folk music are rare among games, though relatively common for strategy games.

Original music was composed by Jeff Briggs, Mark Cromer, Michael Curran, and Christopher Tin. Additional original music was created for the expansions, Civilization IV: Warlords and Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword , including music for each of the several scenarios. Civilization IV: Warlords also adds music from Civilization III to fill out the background music for the Classical Era. All tracks are stored on the hard drive in MP3 format, making them perfectly usable outside the game.

Christopher Tin composed both the opening movie theme and the game's main theme "Baba Yetu", which went on to win the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). [6]

Vocals for all pieces by Christopher Tin were performed by Stanford Talisman. [7] The other tracks (especially the polyphony from the Medieval section) are performed by a variety of groups, who are not credited on the original soundtrack. [8]

Leader themes

Each leader has his or her own theme music, reflecting the country or culture of that leader. Each leitmotif has three variants, corresponding to different time periods in the game. These original arrangements are shorter and simpler pieces, from just under 40 seconds to three minutes. Some are renditions of famous pieces of classical music, such as Frederick's piece, which is a paraphrase of the fourth of the Goldberg Variations , or Bismarck's, which is the opening theme of the second movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 . Other themes have been modified from earlier Civilization games.

CivilizationLeaderArtist/ComposerTitle/Information
America Washington Michael Curran, Mark Cromer, Jeff BriggsWashington's Artillery Retreat
America Roosevelt Marines' Hymn
America Lincoln Original Melody
Arabia Saladin Mark Cromer
Aztecs Montezuma Tenochtitlan Revealed (adapted from previous Civ games)
Babylon Hammurabi  ?
Byzantium Justinian I  ?En Iordani
Carthage Hannibal  ?
Celts Brennus and Boudica  ?Fear an Dùin Mhòir [9]
China Mao Zedong Jeff Briggs, Mark CromerThe Shining Path (adapted from previous Civ games)
China Qin Shi Huang Jeff Briggs, Mark CromerHuang Shi Ti, based on ancient folk tune
Egypt Hatshepsut and Ramesses Harvest of the Nile (adapted from previous Civ games)
England Elizabeth Jean-Joseph Mouret Fanfare-Rondeau
England Victoria and Churchill Thomas Arne Rule Britannia
Ethiopia Zara Yaqob  ?
France Louis XIV Domenico Scarlatti Harpsichord Sonata K.380 "The Hunt"
France Napoleon and De Gaulle Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle La Marseillaise
Germany Frederick Johann Sebastian Bach The fourth of the Goldberg Variations
Germany Bismarck Ludwig van Beethoven The second movement of Symphony No. 3
Greece Alexander and Pericles Jeff Briggs, Roger Briggs, Mark Cromer
Holy Roman Empire Charlemagne  ?Similar to Domine, Ad Adjuvandum and Hurrian Hymn 6
Inca Huayna Capac Jeff Briggs, Michael Curran
India Asoka Jeff Briggs, Mark Cromer
India Gandhi Gautama Ponders (adapted from previous Civ games)
Japan Tokugawa Jeff Briggs, Mark Cromer Sakura Sakura Traditional Japanese (Edo period)
Khmer Suryavarman II  ?
Korea Wang Kon  ?
Mali Mansa Musa Michael Curran
Maya Pacal II  ?
Mongolia Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan Magsarshawyn Durgarshaw, Jeff Briggs Mongol Internationale (Mongol National Anthem)
Native America Sitting Bull  ?
Netherlands Willem van Oranje  ?Kent Gij Het Land
Ottomans Mehmed II and Suleiman  ?
Persia Cyrus and Darius I Hammurabi's Code (adapted from previous Civ games)
Portugal Joao II  ?
Rome Julius Caesar and

Augustus Caesar

Augustus Rises (adapted from previous Civ games)
Russia Catherine
Russia Peter the Great and Stalin Mily Balakirev, Jeff Briggs The Song of the Volga Boatmen
Spain Isabella Ernesto Lecuona, Mark Cromer Malagueña
Sumeria Gilgamesh  ?
Vikings Ragnar Lodbrok  ?
Zulu Shaka Zulu  ?

Background music

Each of the game's time periods has its own set of background music appropriate for the era. The Ancient and Classical eras are limited to four original tracks that mostly focus on ambience and primitive instruments such as drums and the flute. The Medieval era features medieval and Renaissance music, both instrumental and chants, such as Kyrie by Ockeghem. The Renaissance era uses baroque and classical music by Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach. The soundtrack to the Industrial era focuses on romantic music mostly by Brahms, Dvořák, and Beethoven. The Modern era music consists exclusively of music by American minimalist composer John Adams.

For the classical music in the game's renaissance and industrial eras, game designer Soren Johnson selected pieces with a focus on dance music and middle movements of symphonies, as pieces with more dynamic range were not suitable for ambient game music. [10] Johnson's choice of background music was praised for its modern-era focus on works by John Adams, as well as its inclusion of both well-known and relatively obscure classical composers. [11] [12]

Orchestral samples in the game are from the Vienna Symphonic Library, which features recordings of classical music by members of the Vienna Philharmonic. [13]

Music in Civilization IV
TitleArtist/ComposerOther Information
Coronation Christopher Tin Intro video theme song
Baba Yetu Christopher TinMenu theme (lyrics based on a Swahili adaptation of the Lord's Prayer)
Al Nadda Rahbani brothers Warlords menu theme (Lebanese, sung in Arabic)
 ?Michael Curran, Geoff KnorrBeyond the Sword menu theme (sung in English; lyrics based on Walt Whitman's Passage to India and Alfred Noyes' A Prayer in Time of War)
Original Civilization Theme MusicJeff BriggsBased on the theme music from the 1991 Civilization. This track plays while a new game is being loaded, with narration by Leonard Nimoy.
Polonaise in G minor, BWV Anh. 119 Johann Sebastian Bach Barbarian theme
"Rock & Roll" Lou Reed/The Velvet Underground 'Rock and Roll' wonder construction theme
The Alla Hornpipe from the Water Music Suite in D Major George Frideric Handel "Default Peace Music"
The White-Haired Woman Yan Jinxuan "Chinese Unification" theme music
Promenade from Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky Hall of Glory theme music
Conquests Fantasy 1 & 2 unknown Warlords soundtrack music
First Delphic Hymn Athenaios Athenaiou "Classical Age" background music
Miserere Gregorio Allegri "Medieval Age" background music
Ay Santa MariaAnonymous"Medieval Age" background music
La GambaAnonymous"Medieval Age" background music
Missa Et ecce terrae motus. Gloria Antoine Brumel "Medieval Age" background music; performed by the Tallis Choir
Deus Judex JustusChant"Medieval Age" background music
LaudateChant"Medieval Age" background music
Regem cui omnia vivuntChant"Medieval Age" background music
La Spagna: Danza alta Francisco de la Torre "Medieval Age" background music
El grillo Josquin des Prez "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Capilla Flamenca.
Lamentatio super morte Josquin des Pres (O mors inevitabilis) Jheronimus Vinders "Medieval Age" background music
Alma Redemptoris Mater Orlande de Lassus "Medieval Age" background music
Intemerata Johannes Ockeghem "Medieval Age" background music
Kyrie Johannes Ockeghem "Medieval Age" background music
Recercada Tercera Diego Ortiz "Medieval Age" background music
Missa Papae Marcelli : II. Gloria Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Oxford Camerata.
Missa Papae Marcelli : III. Credo Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Oxford Camerata.
Ballet du Roy from Terpsichore Michael Praetorius "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Bourrasque Ensemble and Westra Aros Pipers
Bransle Gay / Bransle de Montirade from Terpsichore Michael Praetorius "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Bourrasque Ensemble
Volte from Terpsichore Michael Praetorius "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by Bourrasque Ensemble and Westra Aros Pipers
Media Vita John Sheppard "Medieval Age" background music. Performed by the Tallis Scholars.
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major, BWV 1049: I. Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051: I. Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051: III. Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: V. Menuet I and II Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrée I and II Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: VI. Gigue Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo ma non tanto Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043: III. Allegro Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: III. Allegro assai Johann Sebastian Bach "Renaissance Age" background music
Romance No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra in G major, Op. 40 Ludwig van Beethoven "Renaissance Age" background music
Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21: II. Andante cantabile con moto Ludwig van Beethoven "Renaissance Age" background music
Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93: II. Allegretto scherzando Ludwig van Beethoven "Renaissance Age" background music
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: II. Romance Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Renaissance Age" background music
Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361 – "Gran Partita": III. Adagio Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Renaissance Age" background music
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 – "Jupiter": II. Andante cantabile Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart "Renaissance Age" background music
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto Ludwig van Beethoven "Industrial Age" background music
Symphony No. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op. 68: I. Awakening of Cheerful Feelings upon Arrival in the Country: Allegro ma non troppo Ludwig van Beethoven "Industrial Age" background music
Symphony No. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op. 68: II. Scene by the Brook: Andante molto mosso Ludwig van Beethoven "Industrial Age" background music
Hungarian Dance No. 1 in G minor Johannes Brahms "Industrial Age" background music
Hungarian Dance No. 16 in F minor Johannes Brahms "Industrial Age" background music
Hungarian Dance No. 3 in F major Johannes Brahms "Industrial Age" background music
Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: II. Andante Johannes Brahms "Industrial Age" background music
Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90: III. Poco allegretto Johannes Brahms "Industrial Age" background music
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B 83 (after piano 4-hands version): No. 3 in A-flat major Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, B 83 (after piano 4-hands version): No. 7 in C minor Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B 147: No. 2 (10) in E minor Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, B 147: No. 4 (12) in D-flat major Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Suite in A major "American", Op. 98b, B 190: I. Andante con moto Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B 178, "From the New World": II. Largo Antonín Dvořák "Industrial Age" background music
Scheherazade, Op. 35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov "Industrial Age" background music
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33: II: Allegretto con moto Camille Saint-Saëns "Industrial Age" background music
Christian Zeal and Activity John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Common Tones in Simple Time John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Grand Pianola Music: Part 1A John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Grand Pianola Music: Part 1B John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Harmonielehre: Part I John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Harmonielehre: Part II. The Anfortas Wound John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Harmonielehre: Part III. Meister Eckhardt and Quackie John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Shaker Loops: I. Shaking And Trembling John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Shaker Loops: II. Hymning Slews John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Shaker Loops: III. Loops And Verses John Adams "Modern Age" background music
The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot for Orchestra John Adams "Modern Age" background music, also heard during credits
The People Are The Heroes Now (from Nixon in China) John Adams "Modern Age" background music, also heard during credits
Two Fanfares: Tromba Lontana John Adams "Modern Age" background music
Violin Concerto: II. Chaconne: Body Through Which The Dream Flows John Adams "Modern Age" background music

Civilization V

The soundtrack of Civilization V contains many hours of licensed music as well as an original score of primarily leader music written by Geoff Knorr and Michael Curran. [14] [15] The original score, recorded with the FILMharmonic Orchestra Prague, features new compositions as well as folk songs and famous compositions. Each leader's theme is based on a traditional melody representing that leader's culture. [16] Some of the songs in the game were released as a 2-disc soundtrack as part of the Deluxe Edition. [17] The track listing of the soundtrack is: [18]

#Title (in game)CivilizationOriginal TitlePlaytime
1Alexander PeaceGreece Epitaph of Seikilos [19] 6:44
2Alexander War5:06
3Askia PeaceSonghai Gambia Folk Song 3:47
4Askia War5:02
5Bismarck PeaceGermany Ode to Joy 5:35
6Bismarck War4:52
7Caesar PeaceRome Ancient Roman Melody Fragments 4:37
8Caesar War5:43
9Catherine PeaceRussia Montagues and Capulets 4:07
10Catherine War4:17
11Darius I PeacePersia Morghe Sahar 5:16
12Darius I War5:49
13Elizabeth PeaceEngland I Vow to Thee, My Country 5:23
14Elizabeth War5:05
15Gandhi PeaceIndia Raga Asa 5:15
16Gandhi War3:48
17Harun al-Rashid PeaceArabiaThikriati; Hijaz Maqam 6:23
18Harun al-Rashid War4:47
19Napoleon PeaceFrance Cancan 3:06
20Napoleon War4:25
21Oda Nobunaga PeaceJapan Rokudan no Shirabe 5:44
22Oda Nobunaga War5:56
23Civilization V Opening Movie Music--3:31
24Civilization V Opening Menu Music--5:17
25Ramesses II WarEgypt Ancient Egyptian Melody Fragments 3:50
26Suleiman PeaceOttoman Empire Ceddin Deden 5:05
27Suleiman War5:08
28Washington PeaceAmerica America the Beautiful 3:13
29Washington War3:42
30Wu Zetian PeaceChina Gao Shan Liu Shui 4:40

However, some leader themes, city state themes, and the ambient music are omitted from the soundtrack.

Leaders' themes not included in soundtrack
LeaderCivilizationPiece
Genghis KhanMongolia Traditional Mongolian Long Song (Urtiin Duu)
Harald BluetoothDenmark"Drømte mig en drøm i nat" and "Nobilis Humilis"
HiawathaIroquoisHo, Ho, Watanay
IsabellaSpain Ay Carmela
KamehamehaPolynesia Hole Waimea
MontezumaAztecCora Mitote Song
Nebuchadnezzar IIBabylon Hurrian Hymn
PachacutiInca Traditional Inca Melody Fragments
RamkhamhaengSiam Melody in "The Garland Handbook of Southeast Asian Music"
SejongKorea Arirang

Each city state in the game also has a short theme around 10 to 30 seconds in length.

Ambient music

Civilization V contains close to 15 hours of licensed music, including many tracks courtesy of APM Music and De Wolfe Music. [20] [21]

The ambient background music depends on the regional grouping of the player's Civ (Americas, Asia, Europe, or Middle East/Africa), and whether the player is at peace or at war. [21]

RegionTypeTrackArtist/ComposerInformation
AmericasPeace12/20/82 Song R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceBloomingRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasPeaceCanyon Reverie R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceCarajasRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasPeaceCatfish Muse R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceDaybreak Vision R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceFar from the WaterJames DeMars, R. Carlos Nakai Two World Concerto: Far From the Water (aria for Native American flute and orchestra) (1997)
AmericasPeaceFlame TreeTony HinniganModern String Quartet (1991)
AmericasPeaceInca Peace 1
AmericasPeaceIndian Paul Clarvis, Richard Harvey Global Heartbeat vol 3: Native American Indian (2004)
AmericasPeaceIndian Brave Larry Hochman American Impressions I - The People And The Land (1995)
AmericasPeaceInner Voices R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceJach’s MarkaTraditional, Inkuyo Land of the Incas (1990)
AmericasPeaceKokopelli Wind R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceMarajoRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasPeacePast MysteriesPaul LawlerPrehistoric World And Early Man (2009)
AmericasPeaceSongs for the Morning Star R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceTierra CallowayaGonzalo Vargas, Inkuyo Land of the Incas (1990)
AmericasPeaceUrucuRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasPeaceWindSong1 Michael Hoppe, Tim WheaterWinds and Waves (1997)
AmericasPeaceWindSong5 Michael Hoppe, Tim WheaterWinds and Waves (1997)
AmericasPeaceWindSong8 Michael Hoppe, Tim WheaterWinds and Waves (1997)
AmericasPeaceWinter Solstice R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasPeaceWoodsong C R. Carlos Nakai Inner Voices (1999)
AmericasEitherBiogenesisTony HinniganModern String Quartet (1991)
AmericasEitherBlackfoot NightsGlobal Journey Ltd. 2010Eternal Flames: A Tribute to the Native American Indian Tribes (2007)
AmericasEitherCheyenne PrairieGlobal Journey Ltd. 2010Eternal Flames: A Tribute to the Native American Indian Tribes (2007)
AmericasEitherCold MenaceRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherCold WaitingRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherDream of the NavajoGlobal Journey Ltd. 2010Eternal Flames: A Tribute to the Native American Indian Tribes (2007)
AmericasEitherFatal RunningRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherFearful StepsRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherFloating TextureRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherIririRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasEitherLight WaveRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherManitouLou MofsieThe American West (1991)
AmericasEitherMiniatureRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherPrimitive MarchRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherPutumayoRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasEitherRolling ToneRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherSolo Flute 2
AmericasEitherSong of the PlainsRobert White, Michael Norton, Anthony HinniganFolk Songs - Story Songs - Part 1 (1996)
AmericasEitherTragic ActionRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasEitherTrombetasRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasEitherVillage MorningLou MofsieThe American West (1991)
AmericasEitherWindSong4 Michael Hoppe, Tim WheaterWinds and Waves (1997)
AmericasEitherXinguRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasWarA Wild Beauty (A) Graham Preskett Country Life, Suite Three (1995)
AmericasWarA Wild Beauty (B) Graham Preskett Country Life, Suite Three (1995)
AmericasWarBad TurbulenceRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarCold and MassiveRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarCold FloatingRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarDisturbing FusionRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarHeavy GurglingRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarInca War 1
AmericasWarJuruaRoger Abaji, Thomas OstrowieckiAmazonian Forest (2011)
AmericasWarLittle SuspenseRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarLuxuriant TorporRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarMan Of SorrowTony HinniganModern String Quartet (1991)
AmericasWarMists of TimePaul LawlerPrehistoric World And Early Man (2009)
AmericasWarNervous TremorsRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarOld Woman’s LamentMike TaylorModern String Quartet (1991)
AmericasWarPanic FearRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarPersistent WrigglingRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarRestless SleepTony HinniganModern String Quartet (1991)
AmericasWarSlow FallRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarTribal BreathRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarTribal TensionRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarUnstableRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AmericasWarWhere Eagles Fly B Christopher Willis Middle East Beats and Atmospheres (2008)
AmericasWarWild ForceRoger AbajiElements (2000)
AsiaPeaceA Mountain Village in a Spring MorningLi ZhongyongSymphonic Sketch of Mt. Yunling: First Movement (1978)
AsiaPeaceAria of Snow Chen Peixun Symphony No.1 “My Motherland”: 1. Prelude: Ode to the Snow
AsiaPeaceBairagi Ravi Shankar Sitar Concerto No. 2 "Raga-Mala" (Garland of Ragas) : II. Bairagi. Moderato
AsiaPeaceBright ColoursLee Chu KiongAsia Lifestyles (2006)
AsiaPeaceColorful Clouds Chasing the Moon Ren Guang
AsiaPeaceFlower ElegyZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaPeaceHighlands of TibetGregor F. NarholzFind Yourself, Vol 3 (2010)
AsiaPeaceInfant EmperorBarnaby TaylorChinese History (2008)
AsiaPeaceJoyful Night Liu Tianhua Based on 1928 composition for the erhu
AsiaPeaceKambuZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaPeaceLantern GardenBarnaby TaylorChinese History (2008)
AsiaPeaceMorning Love Ravi Shankar Morning Love (based on Raga Nata Bhairav)
AsiaPeaceNang NahkZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaPeaceNight RagaJohn Leach, Francis SilkstoneIndia – From Other Lands (1994)
AsiaPeaceNishikigi Aidama Katsutoshi Nagasawa, Nanae YoshimuraItsutsu no Shohin: Nishikigi ni Yosete (Five Sketches: On Nishikigi), Aidama: Indigo Ball
AsiaPeaceNishikigi Ruri Katsutoshi Nagasawa, Nanae YoshimuraItsutsu no Shohin: Nishikigi ni Yosete (Five Sketches: On Nishikigi), Ruri: Lapis Lazuli
AsiaPeaceNorthern ForestZhang Qianyi
AsiaPeacePhatchaZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaPeaceRabum NokyoungPichit Paiboon, Traditional Thai
AsiaPeaceRaga Manj Khamaj Ravi Shankar Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra No. 1: IV. Raga Manj Khamaj
AsiaPeaceSong of JoyChinese folksong
AsiaPeaceSukhothaiZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaPeaceSunset JourneyLee Chu Kiong, Ling KunChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaPeaceTaj Mahal Agra, India AMladen FrankoArchitectural Wonders of the World (2009)
AsiaPeaceThar DesertPatrick David Wilson, Adam Francis RouthIndia/Japan (1995)
AsiaPeaceYaman Kalyan Ravi Shankar Sitar Concerto No. 2 "Raga-Mala" (Garland of Ragas) : III. Yaman Kalyan. Moderato
AsiaEitherAncient Xiang Shan MelodyYun QuShooting The Drum On Xiang Shan – Guzheng, based on traditional Xi'an ancient music (1980)
AsiaEitherGreat Wall of ChinaBarnaby TaylorChinese History (2008)
AsiaEitherJade HibiscusChina Film Folk OrchestraChinese Taoist music: Jade Hibiscus (Yu Fu Rong)
AsiaEitherKap MaiZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaEitherLotusYun Qu
AsiaEitherMei Yun MelodyYun Qu
AsiaEitherMother Ganges JMCraig PruessPulse of the Wild (2009)
AsiaEitherMusic of CloudsChina Film Folk OrchestraChinese Taoist music: Music of Clouds (Yun Yue Ge)
AsiaEitherNishikigi Moegi Katsutoshi Nagasawa, Nanae YoshimuraItsutsu no Shohin: Nishikigi ni Yosete (Five Sketches: On Nishikigi), Moegi: Yellowish Green
AsiaEitherRaga Sindhi Bhairavi Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan Concerto for Sitar and Orchestra No. 1: II. Raga Sindhi Bhairavi
AsiaEitherThe Dragon Emperor’s LamentYun Qu
AsiaEitherThe Dynasty BeginsAdrian WilliamsChinese History (2008)
AsiaEitherThe Enlightened OneLee Chu KiongAsia Lifestyles (2006)
AsiaEitherThe Eternal Question ALee Chu Kiong, Ling KunChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaEitherThe Floating TempleZheng Yue WenOriental (2003)
AsiaEitherTiaw TangDusadee SwangviboonpongNorthern Thailand folk song, China and Thailand – Traditional (2007)
AsiaEitherTo DiscoverLee Chu KiongChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaEitherVi DamZheng Yue WenBamboo and Silk - Traditional Music of South East Asia (2001)
AsiaWarBallata Sinfonica (II) Akira Ifukube Ballata Sinfonica: II. Andante Rapsodico
AsiaWarChosLyrichord, Naxos of America, Inc.
AsiaWarDark CurrentsLee Chu Kiong, Ling KunChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaWarDragon DanceLee Chu KiongAsia Lifestyles (2006)
AsiaWarDynasties of PowerLee Chu Kiong, Ling KunChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaWarEtenraku Yuzo Toyama Etenraku
AsiaWarEtenraku Nokorigaku Sanben Yuzo Toyama Etenraku
AsiaWarGolden TempleBarnaby TaylorChinese History (2008)
AsiaWarHaru-Ichiban Pt 1Joji HirotaJapanese Taiko (2004)
AsiaWarHarvestJoji HirotaJapanese Taiko (2004)
AsiaWarHoly Water VesselKamer-Sai-Yok (Traditional Thai Song)
AsiaWarHonoured WaysLee Chu KiongAsia Lifestyles (2006)
AsiaWarI. Nocturne Pt 1 Akira Ifukube Japanese Rhapsody: I. Nocturne
AsiaWarI. Nocturne Pt 2 Akira Ifukube Japanese Rhapsody: I. Nocturne
AsiaWarKangen: Hyojo No NetoriTraditional, Tokyo Gakuso
AsiaWarMiyajimaIan CleworthTaiko (1996)
AsiaWarMusashi Mai UchiJoji HirotaJapanese Taiko (2004)
AsiaWarNo Resting PlaceLee Chu KiongChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
AsiaWarPageantJoji HirotaJapanese Taiko (2004)
AsiaWarSai Tar SinlapinLing KunChina and Thailand – Traditional (2007)
AsiaWarSeotoMichio Miyagi
AsiaWarShinrabansyoIan CleworthTaiko (1996)
AsiaWarSong of the Imperial ThroneFu Quan ZhangAuthentic China, Vol. 3 (1990)
AsiaWarTakeda’s PoemIan Cleworth & Riley Kelly LeeTaiko (1996)
AsiaWarThree Great RiversAdrian WilliamsChinese History (2008)
AsiaWarTide of DestructionLee Chu KiongChina and Thailand – Documentary (2007)
EuropePeaceAmaryllis Suite George Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham Amaryllis: 3. Musette
EuropePeaceAmerican Dreams Frédéric Talgorn [22] American Dreams (2004)
EuropePeaceBerceuse Op 56 Gabriel Fauré Berceuse from Dolly Suite Op 56
EuropePeaceChanson Simon Park [23] Classics Two (1987)
EuropePeaceDusk0123 Jan Stoeckart Pastoral Moods (1997)
EuropePeaceFantasias A 3 No. 6 Orlando Gibbons Nine Fantasies of Three Parts: No. 8 (no. 6 in track title is incorrect)
EuropePeaceFete-Dieu A Seville Isaac Albéniz, arr. Leopold Stokowski Sections from Iberia, Book 1: III. Fête-dieu à Séville (sections from 1995 BBC Philharmonic recording)
EuropePeaceFoxton Lock Simon Park Classics 4 (1992), based on Salvator Mundi by Thomas Tallis
EuropePeaceLa Fille Aux Claude Debussy Preludes, Book 1: VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin
EuropePeaceLacrimae Jan Stoeckart [24] Music for a Roman Era (1977)
EuropePeaceLives and Secrets BChristopher StoneOriginal Scores, Vol 1 (1999)
EuropePeaceLost to the World 1Daniel PembertonUltimate Journeys (2008)
EuropePeaceMasques Bergamasques Gabriel Fauré Masques et bergamasques, Op. 112: Pastorale
EuropePeaceNew Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op 46 Edvard Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: 2. The Death of Åse
EuropePeaceOf Ancient WallsFrancis ShawA Pastoral Heritage (1996)
EuropePeaceOur Town Pt 1 Aaron Copland Our Town film suite
EuropePeaceOur Town Pt 2 Aaron Copland Our Town film suite
EuropePeacePaisaje Mexicano Aaron Copland Three Latin American Sketches: No 2, Paisaje Mexicano
EuropePeacePanis Angelicus César Franck, arr. Leopold Stokowski Op 12: Panis Angelicus
EuropePeaceSett No.1 Fantasia William Lawes Eight Sonatas (Fantasia Suites) for two violins, bass viol and organ: Sett No. 1 in G Minor: I. Fantasia
EuropePeaceSicilienne Gabriel Fauré Sicilienne, Op. 78
EuropePeaceSigns of Life Patrick Hawes Brave New World (Original soundtrack) (2009)
EuropePeaceSummer IdyllLaurence Joyce, John LeachClassics Five (1996)
EuropePeaceSymphony No. 9 the New World Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9, Op. 95, B 178, "From the New World": II. Largo (beginning only)
EuropePeaceThe Tender Land Pt 1 Aaron Copland The Tender Land Suite: I. Introduction & Love Music
EuropePeaceThe Tender Land Pt 2 Aaron Copland The Tender Land Suite: I. Introduction & Love Music
EuropeEitherAmaryllis Suite SarabandeGeorge Frideric Handel, Thomas Beecham Amaryllis: 5. Sarabande
EuropeEitherBerceuse Op 16 Gabriel Fauré Berceuse, Op. 16
EuropeEitherDark Voyage Fiachra Trench Pastorale (1992)
EuropeEitherEnd
EuropeEitherIn the Manger Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, arr. Leopold Stokowski
EuropeEitherMissing in Action Frédéric Talgorn Century of War (1999)
EuropeEitherPiano Concerto in A Minor Op 16 Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16: II. Adagio
EuropeEitherQuest for Peace B Lorne Balfe Middle East Beats and Atmospheres (2008)
EuropeEitherRomantic Pieces Antonín Dvořák Four Romantic Pieces , Op. 75, B. 150: IV. Larghetto
EuropeEitherShadow A Richard Harvey Arco 2 (2003)
EuropeEitherSuite No. 5 in Cm Johann Mattheson, arr. Leopold Stokowski Harpsichord Suite No.5 in C minor: 5, Air
EuropeEitherSymphony No. 5 Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5: IV. Adagietto (shortened version)
EuropeEitherThe Red Pony Aaron Copland The Red Pony Suite: V. Grandfather's Story
EuropeWarA Winters Tale Simon Park Classical Lifestyles (2005)
EuropeWarAdagio MonochordPeter MerrickWar (1994)
EuropeWarAncient ForcesPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarAngel or DevilPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarApocalypse WarriorPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarAt Rest Simon Park & Antonio ValottiWar (1994)
EuropeWarCarmen Suite Prelude Georges Bizet Carmen Suite No. 1: I. Prelude
EuropeWarDark Landscapes Richard Harvey Strings of Sorrow (2009)
EuropeWarEgdon Heath Pt 1 Gustav Holst Egdon Heath, Op. 47, H. 172
EuropeWarEgdon Heath Pt 2 Gustav Holst Egdon Heath, Op. 47, H. 172
EuropeWarElegyGlenn TolletOrchestral Reflections (2003)
EuropeWarEllipseJerome CoulletRepetitive Orchestra (2006)
EuropeWarEpitaph Frédéric Talgorn Power and Glory (2002)
EuropeWarFather’s HouseUnknown
EuropeWarField of Poppies 1 Frédéric Talgorn Century of War (1999)
EuropeWarFinal Judgement Frédéric Talgorn Classic Drama Documentaries (2007)
EuropeWarFragile Truce Frédéric Talgorn Century of War (1999)
EuropeWarFuture VictoryPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarHammersmith Gustav Holst Hammersmith, Op. 52: Prelude
EuropeWarHidden ForcesRichard HarveyStrings of Sorrow (2009)
EuropeWarKomm, Süßer Tod Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Leopold Stokowski Komm, süßer Tod (Come Sweet Death) (BWV 478)
EuropeWarLast InvasionPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarLes AdieuxChristophe ZurfluhInsolites (2008)
EuropeWarLong Night
EuropeWarLost EmperorPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarQuiet Courage BSteven CarterEmotional Depths (2008)
EuropeWarSeclusionTony HinniganModern String Quartet (1991)
EuropeWarStirring Richard Harvey Arco 2 (2003)
EuropeWarSymphonic Synth Edit Richard Wagner, arr. Leopold Stokowski Parsifal, Act III: Symphonic Synthesis (Arr. L. Stokowski)
EuropeWarTerre VibranteAlain KremskiLabyrinth (2010)
EuropeWarThe Final CombatPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarThe Last HeroPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarTragedyPaul LawlerMoods and Situations (2002)
EuropeWarVoices of WarPatrick Fradji Maarek, Philippe Victor GuezThe Final Combat (Emotional Orchestral Version) (2007)
EuropeWarWhen I Am Laid in Earth Henry Purcell Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626, Act III: No. 37, When I Am Laid in Earth "Dido's Lament"
EuropeWarWhere and WhySteven CarterEmotional Depths (2008)
EuropeWarYerusholayimJanos LeharIsrael - from Other Lands (1990)
MiddleEastPeaceCrescent Moon Omar Faruk Tekbilek Crescent Moon (1998)
MiddleEastPeaceIraqi Cafe Ahmed Mukhtar The Road To Baghdad (2005)
MiddleEastPeaceIstanbul' dan Brian Keane Istanbul' dan Görüntüler - Scenes of Istanbul (Süleyman the Magnificent documentary soundtrack, 1987)
MiddleEastPeaceJallaman Oni Wytars, Arabic-Andalusian TraditionalFrom Byzantium to Andalusia: Medieval Music and Poetry (2006) – Jalla man, hymn
MiddleEastPeaceMaat Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt, Maat III (1998)
MiddleEastPeacePlang Quel Crudel Basciar Oni Wytars Ensemble, Italian TraditionalPlangiamo quel crudel basciare (Laudario di Cortona, Ms. 91, Biblioteca Comunale di Cortona)
MiddleEastPeaceRast Medhal Pt 1 Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek Rast Medhal - Prelude in Rast Mode (Süleyman the Magnificent documentary soundtrack) (1987)
MiddleEastPeaceRast Medhal Pt 2 Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek Rast Medhal - Prelude in Rast Mode (Süleyman the Magnificent documentary soundtrack) (1987)
MiddleEastPeaceRiver SunriseJohn Leach, Francis SilkstoneIndia – From Other Lands (1994)
MiddleEastPeaceSalute to the Sun Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek Crescent Moon (1998)
MiddleEastPeaceSenburgaz CiftetellisiAnonymous, Ahmet Kusgöz Ve ArkadaslariBazaar Istanbul - Music of Turkey (2004)
MiddleEastPeaceShen Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt, Shan II (1998)
MiddleEastPeaceSufi Omar Faruk Tekbilek One Truth (1999)
MiddleEastPeaceSufi Moments Ahmed Mukhtar The Road To Baghdad (2005)
MiddleEastPeaceThe Senses Awaken ASrikanta, Manjeet AmarSouth India - Documentary (2004)
MiddleEastPeaceYalel Omar Faruk Tekbilek Crescent Moon (1998)
MiddleEastEitherBride Meeting Tune of BoluHüseyin TürkmenlerTraditions of Turkey (2002)
MiddleEastEitherBrother Hunter (Armenia) Dijvan Gasparian I Will Not Be Sad In This World, Armenian Duduk (1983)
MiddleEastEitherConcerto Turco Nominato Giambattista Toderini, Kecskés EnsembleTurkish Concerto named Izia Samaisi, transcribed by Toderini
MiddleEastEitherCool Water Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastEitherGhizemli Brian Keane, Omar Faruk Tekbilek Tree of Patience (2005)
MiddleEastEitherJudgemental WoundJeremiah M. SotoSolace - Nagari (2006)
MiddleEastEitherNay SoloTraditional, Mohammed FodaThe Music of Islam, Vol. 1: Al-Qahirah, Classical Music of Cairo, Egypt (1998)
MiddleEastEitherPesrev in Rastmode Dimitrie Cantemir, Kecskés EnsemblePesrev in Rast Mode (18th cent)
MiddleEastEitherPesrev Yunus Emre (Ilahileri) Oni Wytars Ensemble, Yunus Emre Pesrev (Yunus Emre - Ilahileri), chant (Turkey, 13th cent)
MiddleEastEitherSolo for the UdAnonymous, Kecskés Ensemble [25]
MiddleEastEitherTestimony
MiddleEastEitherUnder Desert Stars Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastEitherYunus Omar Faruk Tekbilek Crescent Moon (1998)
MiddleEastWarAir and Other Invisible Forces Michael Askill Rhythm in the Abstract - Selected Pieces 1987-1999 (2000)
MiddleEastWarAman Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastWarArab Marshes Ahmed Mukhtar The Road To Baghdad (2005)
MiddleEastWarArabia CSharon FarberCinematic World (2010)
MiddleEastWarAridda Wal NoorBashir Abdel Al & Ivor GoldbergArt of the Arabian Flute: The Nay (1999)
MiddleEastWarAtum III Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt (1998)
MiddleEastWarAtum V Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt (1998)
MiddleEastWarDafaTraditional Lebanese, Andre Hajj EnsembleInstrumental Music From Lebanon (2009)
MiddleEastWarDamaged Lands CRupert Gregson‐WilliamsBig Screen Soundscapes (2009)
MiddleEastWarDesert Wind Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastWarFlying BirdBashir Abdel Al & Ivor GoldbergArt of the Arabian Flute: The Nay (1999)
MiddleEastWarFragile Lands B Christopher Willis Middle East Beats and Atmospheres (2008)
MiddleEastWarGawazi Omar Faruk Tekbilek Whirling (1994)
MiddleEastWarKhet Pt 2 Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt (1998)
MiddleEastWarKhet Pt 3 Michael Atherton Ankh: The Sound of Ancient Egypt (1998)
MiddleEastWarMarch of the Bey’sAnonymous, Kecskés Ensemble [25] March of the Bey's soldiers when besieging Belgrade (Anonymous)
MiddleEastWarOrnament
MiddleEastWarPakistani Sufi RhythmR A FishRhythmic Essence: The Art Of The Dumbek (1993)
MiddleEastWarRaqsat Albedoi (Iraq) Ahmed Mukhtar, TraditionalMusic form Iraq: Rhythms of Baghdad (2002)
MiddleEastWarSaharan VistasJim HeffernanGlobal Visions (2005)
MiddleEastWarSalome’s Entrance Michael Askill Salome (1998)
MiddleEastWarSufi House Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastWarSultan of the Hearts Omar Faruk Tekbilek Whirling (1994)
MiddleEastWarThe Goldsmiths Michael Askill & Omar Faruk Tekbilek Fata Morgana (1995)
MiddleEastWarWhirling Dervish RhythmR A Fish

Gods & Kings

The Civilization V expansion, Gods & Kings , includes the soundtrack within the game files.

1. Opening Movie Music

2. Gods & Kings Theme, based on Te Deum

3, 4. Gustavus Adolphus – Sweden – "Du Gamla, Du Fria"

5, 6. Boudicca – The Celts – "Lord Gregory, The Lass of Aughrim"

7, 8. William of Orange – The Netherlands – "In Naam van Oranje"

9, 10. Maria Theresa – Austria – "Requiem Mass" in D minor; "Still Still Still"

11, 12. Attila – The Huns – "Li Ling Si Han"

13, 14. Dido – Carthage – "Hymn to Nikkal"

15, 16. Theodora – Byzantium – "Phos Hilaron"

17, 18. Haile Selassie – Ethiopia – "Traditional melody"; Selassie's National Anthem

19, 20. Pacal – The Maya – "Traditional melody fragments"

21. Fall of Rome

22. The Medieval World – "Messe de Notre Dame"

23. Smoky Skies

Brave New World

The second Civilization V expansion, Brave New World , contains the following original music: [26] [27]

Civilization: Beyond Earth

The soundtrack for Civilization: Beyond Earth was composed entirely by Geoff Knorr, Michael Curran, Griffin Cohen and Grant Kirkhope. The soundtrack was critically acclaimed and won the 2014 IFMCA Best Original Score for a Video Game or Interactive Media, in addition to many other accolades. [30] [31] [32]

Music in Civilization: Beyond Earth includes:

  1. The Seeding – (trailer theme) – Geoff Knorr
  2. Beyond Earth – (menu theme) – Geoff Knorr
  3. The Lush Planet – Geoff Knorr
  4. The Lush Planet - Ambient Early – Griffin Cohen
  5. Beauty in the Eye of the Orbiter – Geoff Knorr
  6. Destroyer – Geoff Knorr
  7. The Lush Planet – Ambient Middle—Griffin Cohen
  8. Lux Perpetua – Geoff Knorr
  9. Benedicite – Geoff Knorr
  10. The Lush Planet – Ambient Late—Griffin Cohen
  11. Our New World – Geoff Knorr
  12. The Fungal Planet – Geoff Knorr
  13. The Fungal Planet – Ambient Early—Griffin Cohen
  14. Acclimation – Geoff Knorr
  15. Promethean – Geoff Knor
  16. The Fungal Planet – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen
  17. Xenomalleum – Geoff Knorr
  18. The Fungal Planet – Ambient Late – Griffin Cohen
  19. A New Beginning – Geoff Knorr
  20. The Arid Planet – Michael Curran
  21. The Arid Planet – Ambient Early—Griffin Cohen
  22. Solar Collector – Grant Krikhope
  23. Dogmatic Engineering – Grant Kirkhope
  24. The Arid Planet – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen
  25. Xeno Titan – Grant Kirkhope
  26. The Signal – Grant Kirkhope
  27. The Arid Planet – Ambient Late—Griffin Cohen
  28. Deep Memory – Grant Kirkhope
  29. Planetfall – Michael Curran
  30. Planetfall – Ambient Early 1 – Griffin Cohen
  31. Alien Shores – Michael Curran
  32. Sky Mine – Michael Curran
  33. Planetfall – Ambient Early 2 – Griffin Cohen
  34. Earth's Ambassadors – Michael Curran
  35. O Muse – Michael Curran
  36. Planetfall – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen
  37. Deep Space – Michael Curran
  38. Planetfall – Ambient Late 1 – Griffin Cohen
  39. Xenomancer – Michael Curran
  40. Planetfall – Ambient Late 2 – Griffin Cohen
  41. Solid State Citizen – Griffin Cohen
  42. The Future of Mankind – Geoff Knorr

Rising Tide

Three of the four composers from the original game (Geoff Knorr, Griffin Cohen, and Grant Kirkhope) returned to compose the music for the Rising Tide expansion. [33]

  1. Reunited – Geoff Knorr – 2:14
  2. Rising Tide – Geoff Knorr – 4:56
  3. The Abyss – Geoff Knorr – 3:10
  4. The Abyss – Ambient Early – Griffin Cohen – 4:54
  5. Upon the Expanse – Geoff Knorr – 4:05
  6. Ebb and Flow – Geoff Knorr – 4:06
  7. The Abyss – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen – 4:03
  8. Dive – Geoff Knorr – 3:56
  9. Tide Hunter – Geoff Knorr – 3:31
  10. The Abyss – Ambient Late – Griffin Cohen – 3:52
  11. Neptune's Glory – Geoff Knorr – 5:00
  12. The Old World – Griffin Cohen – 3:13
  13. The Old World – Ambient Early – Griffin Cohen – 4:36
  14. Holocene – Grant Kirkhope – 4:19
  15. Terra Incognita – Grant Kirkhope – 4:49
  16. The Old World – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen – 3:57
  17. Ice and Conquest – Grant Kirkhope – 4:59
  18. The Dendrite Frontier – Grant Kirkhope – 5:15
  19. The Old World – Ambient Late – Griffin Cohen – 4:13
  20. Fractal Aquilon – Grant Kirkhope – 4:21
  21. The Young World – Geoff Knorr – 3:21
  22. The Young World – Ambient Early – Griffin Cohen – 3:36
  23. Immortal – Geoff Knorr – 5:18
  24. Mobius Horn – Geoff Knorr – 3:32
  25. The Young World – Ambient Middle – Griffin Cohen – 3:27
  26. Lahar – Geoff Knorr – 5:27
  27. Primordial Majesty – Geoff Knorr – 5:08
  28. The Young World – Ambient Late – Griffin Cohen – 3:55
  29. Hybrid Champion – Geoff Knorr – 5:52

Civilization VI

Christopher Tin wrote Civilization VI 's main theme, "Sogno di Volare" (translated as "The Dream of Flight"). The theme was written to capture the spirit of exploration not only in "seeking new lands, but also the mental exploration of expanding the frontiers of science and philosophy". Tin premiered the song at a London concert in July 2016. [34]

The game's original score was written and orchestrated primarily by Geoff Knorr, who was assisted by Roland Rizzo and Phill Boucher. [35] It was performed by the Prague FILMharmonic Orchestra. [36] The score was widely acclaimed and was nominated for 2016 Music of the Year by the Game Audio Network Guild. [37] [38] Knorr, Rizzo, and Boucher returned to score the game's DLCs and expansion packs, [39] [40] [41] [42] which also received award nominations. [43] [44]

Each civilization has a main theme which evolves as the player progresses throughout the game's eras. Each theme has four versions, corresponding to the Ancient, Medieval, Industrial, and Atomic eras (the other eras each feature the most recent theme; for example, the Classical era features the theme of the Ancient era). Simple single instrument melodies in the Ancient era turn into orchestral versions of the same melodies in later eras, symbolizing the evolution and growth of one's civilization throughout the ages. [45] [46]

Every civilization, excluding Sumeria, also features "ambient" themes that play during the Ancient, Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance eras.

During a game session, the themes (main and ambient) of each participating civilization (including eliminated ones) will be featured in the in-game music.

Base game and minor DLCs

The main theme of each civilization is written in bold. The ambient themes are also listed.

Rise and Fall

Gathering Storm

New Frontier Pass

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