Civilization specific music suggestions

[moors]

I'm kind of disappointed with the music in Civilization VI so far. I'm opening this thread to hear about music suggestions for the game, especially civilization specific ones.

My current game is with Scythia. I just looked at youtube and on a Scythian topic I found Celtic music that sounded better:

Please share any suggestions you may have to play while playing Civilization, it doesn't have to be Scythian.

 

[Frugtkagen]

For a Denmark lead by Christian IV:
Kong Christian stod ved højen Mast

For a France lead by Louis XIV:
Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre

 

[PeteBDawg]

If you really want some historical authenticity especially regarding warfare, there's a music choice you could pick for Arabia in the modern era (though it's debatable based on geography vs. culture vs. migration whether Arabia or Sumeria would be more appropriate.): http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=1974794

I have been to Iraq nine times since the American invasion three years ago, for a total of about 10 solid months. (My wife is counting.) During that time, I have seen bombs and blood, I have seen rebuilding and restructuring, and I have seen death and democracy. So what have I heard? That's easy: Lionel Richie.

Grown Iraqi men get misty-eyed by the mere mention of his name. "I love Lionel Richie," they say. Iraqis who do not understand a word of English can sing an entire Lionel Richie song.
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I asked Richie if he knows just how big he is here. He said, "The answer is, I'm huge, huge in the Arab world. The answer as to why is, I don't have the slightest idea."
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Richie says he was told Iraqis were playing "All Night Long," on the streets the night U.S. tanks rolled into the country in 2003.

 

[moors]

Sumeria

 

[moors]

Music from Ancient Rome, I heard the music used in Civ 6 in it too:

 

[God of Kings]

For a France lead by Louis XIV:
Marlbrough s'en va-t-en guerre

It would be inevitable someone would sing "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" when this is played.

Here are some more civ-specific music suggestions:

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the United States
"Rule Britannia!" for England
"Thikriati; Hijaz Maqam" for Arabia

If there's going to be a Canada civ, then "Maple Leaf Forever" should be included.

 

[Zaarin]

"Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the United States

Ugh, American patriotic music is the worst. I hope they stick with folk music, on which note if we get more American music I hope to see "Down in the River to Pray."

"Lavender's Blue" would be a nice addition for England.

Since we don't exactly have a wealth of ancient Celtic music, I expect that when the Celts are inevitably added they'll draw on Irish folk music; I'd advocate "Follow Me Up to Carlow" or "The Minstrel Boy." Preferably the latter, but that's the Trekkie in my talking.

 

[Morningcalm]

Arirang for Korea, but Sujecheon for Queen Seondeok (Silla banquet theme), or Yeomillak for Sejong (composed by Sejong himself). I'll be curious to see if the composers can get the traditional Korean instruments in--I have doubts, given that they kind of skimped on that in V, but here's hoping!

For Winston Churchill: Land of Hope and Glory (sung by Churchill after WWII ended in victory for the Allied forces).

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[Jujubeets]

Arirang for Korea, but Sujecheon for Queen Seondeok (Silla banquet theme), or Yeomillak for Sejong (composed by Sejong himself). I'll be curious to see if the composers can get the traditional Korean instruments in--I have doubts, given that they kind of skimped on that in V, but here's hoping!

For Winston Churchill: Land of Hope and Glory (sung by Churchill after WWII ended in victory for the Allied forces).

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Since Greece only has one theme for both leaders (correct me if I'm wrong), I would say that a more general theme would be better for Korea. So yeah, Arirang I guess.

 

[Morningcalm]

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Since Greece only has one theme for both leaders (correct me if I'm wrong), I would say that a more general theme would be better for Korea. So yeah, Arirang I guess.

I doubt they would allow two Korean leaders; it's more likely to be one; hence the leader-specific suggestions also.

 

[diggerjohn111]

Red Army Chorus for Russia. Though the Russia Atomic Era theme already in game is AMAZING. My one complaint is after playing a full game as Australia, if I never hear Waltzing Matilda again, I will die happy, lol. Put in some Men at Work and INXS. Maybe some Midnight Oil if you go with Communism. AC/DC if you go to war. "Hells Bells" if you take on a larger army would be hilarious. "Thunderstruck" for nukes.

 

[Liufeng]

Well, for Portugal, if had one suggestion, it would certainly be Zeca Afonso, Grândola, Vila Morena

 

[PeteBDawg]

For America in the Medieval Era it would be great to hear a lute arrangement of John Philip Sousa.

 

[The Kingmaker]

I've actually made several playlists of ambient music for various civilizations. I just kind of put them together casually, so some of them may be more complete than others. FYI, the first track in each playlist is that civ's Civ6 theme, just because. I'm open to suggestions for new things to add as well. Let me know what you think!

Americans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTyHajwtadX3c2EufIprMW90
English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxKY3mIYufO3QYNrNx59TBI
Norse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxtXm9wc3Ciao0JCm42lCWx
Romans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTyFhKB9rh2iymVp4YXMx6Nd
Japanese (incomplete): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxbksBr0ZWASY8S5PIlxy3u
French (incomplete): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTwsYi0MRMKZx06DWZZPjhMZ

 

[moors]

I've actually made several playlists of ambient music for various civilizations. I just kind of put them together casually, so some of them may be more complete than others. FYI, the first track in each playlist is that civ's Civ6 theme, just because. I'm open to suggestions for new things to add as well. Let me know what you think!

Americans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTyHajwtadX3c2EufIprMW90
English: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxKY3mIYufO3QYNrNx59TBI
Norse: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxtXm9wc3Ciao0JCm42lCWx
Romans: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTyFhKB9rh2iymVp4YXMx6Nd
Japanese (incomplete): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTxbksBr0ZWASY8S5PIlxy3u
French (incomplete): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMzkMc05ObTwsYi0MRMKZx06DWZZPjhMZ

Some videos appear blocked but I will play those playlists while playing one of those civs.

 

[moors]

 

[The Kingmaker]

Some videos appear blocked but I will play those playlists while playing one of those civs.

Blocked? That's not good. Which ones are blocked? All of the videos appear playable in the USA.

 

[moors]

In American playlist numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19 are blocked in Turkey.

 

[The Kingmaker]

In American playlist numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 17, 19 are blocked in Turkey.

Interesting. Those are all clips from various soundtrack albums that YouTube auto-generates in the US. The affected clips are as follows:

2. Battle Cry of Freedom (The Civil War)
3. Battle Hymn of the Republic (The Civil War)
4. Ashokan Farewell (The Civil War)
6. Home Sweet Home (Gettysburg)
7. Kingdom Coming (The Civil War)
10. Dixie/Bonnie Blue Flag (The Civil War)
11. Welcome Home/Old 1812 (Gettybsurg)
12. Yankee Doodle (Gettysburg)
17. The Courier (Last of the Mohicans)
19. Promentory (Last of the Mohicans)