Music of Civ VI

[Kimiimaro]

Maybe, but at least Civ5's brought the percussion.

There is triangle in the triumphant part of Industrial, if you need some percussion .

And also more percussion in the Atomic, which actually happens to be quite good by the Babylonian themes.

 

[Guandao]

It’s the Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal, the same basis as the Sumerian and Phoenician themes in Civ 6, and the Babylonian theme in Civ 5.

It’s a testament to Geoff Knorr’s skill as a composer that his variations on the same basic melody can sound so distinct!

Roland Rizzo composed the Phoenician themes in Civ6. While Knorr composed for Sumeria and Babylon. Just a reminder not to forget Rizzo's contributions to the soundtrack.

 

[Zaarin]

There is triangle in the triumphant part of Industrial, if you need some percussion .

I'm looking more for for tambours and goblet drums.

And also more percussion in the Atomic, which actually happens to be quite good by the Babylonian themes.

There are maybe five Atomic themes in Civ6 I actually like, and I'm afraid Babylon isn't one of them. It's like "Techno Ziggurat."

 

[The Kingmaker]

There are maybe five Atomic themes in Civ6 I actually like, and I'm afraid Babylon isn't one of them. It's like "Techno Ziggurat."

I know you intended that as a critique, but “Techno Ziggurat” actually sounds pretty awesome.

 

[Zaarin]

I know you intended that as a critique, but “Techno Ziggurat” actually sounds pretty awesome.

TBH I just don't like the electronic instruments and auto-tune that are used in the Atomic themes; they're just not my cup of tea. Also quite a few of theme are too bombastic for my taste. Babylon's Atomic theme is guilty of both.

 

[Uberfrog]

Roland Rizzo composed the Phoenician themes in Civ6. While Knorr composed for Sumeria and Babylon. Just a reminder not to forget Rizzo's contributions to the soundtrack.

My mistake!

 

[Zaarin]

Having listened to the theme a second time, I really like the melody. It's the lack of percussion in the Ancient and the instrument choices in Medieval I'm not so fond of. The Medieval needs an oud, and it would be better to substitute the cellos with a kamancheh. The Industrial is pretty good if a little too Westernized; I don't like the Atomic at all.

 

[pokiehl]

This is phenomenal. It's tied for my favorite theme along with Phoenicia. Well done to the composers!!

 

[Eagle Pursuit]

https://twitter.com/GeoffKnorr/status/1328420249092444165?s=19

Apparently the Babylonian ancient theme uses a golden lyre.

 

[Luxerne]

Updated my great works of music playlist with the pieces that had been removed pre-release:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYcbL3t-x6wMMkS2LklkaIk7yZQGiuHoE

 

[nzcamel]

Babylon is here

I like it, a lot!

 

[Kimiimaro]

Okay, after listing it both with headphones and without them, I personally have this to say. Ancient is fine. I'm unimpressed by Medieval. Industrial was great all around by me (I might be biased by liking Industrials most out of the four variations in general ), and the Babylonian Atomic is one of the few Atomics which I do happen to enjoy. Overall not bad at all, but I wasn't impressed the first time and I needed a few relistens for me to start liking it.

So far, my ranking of this pack's music would be:
1. Gran Colombia
2. Gaul/Byzantium
3. Ethiopia
4. Babylon/Maya

 

[Duke William of Normandy]

Okay, after listing it both with headphones and without them, I personally have this to say. Ancient is fine. I'm unimpressed by Medieval. Industrial was great all around by me (I might be biased by liking Industrials most out of the four variations in general ), and the Babylonian Atomic is one of the few Atomics which I do happen to enjoy. Overall not bad at all, but I wasn't impressed the first time and I needed a few relistens for me to start liking it.

So far, my ranking of this pack's music would be:
1. Gran Colombia
2. Gaul/Byzantium
3. Ethiopia
4. Babylon/Maya

Byzantium is one of the best, no doubt.

 

[TeddyMain]

Byzantium is one of the best, no doubt.

Agreed. I'd rank the pass music as:

1. Byzantium
2. Maya/Gaul
3. Ethiopia
4. Babylon
5. Gran Colombia

 

[Kimiimaro]

Just so you know, Peaches Lamb works fast

 

[Duke William of Normandy]

Just so you know, Peaches Lamb works fast

That's why I'm subscribed to Peaches.

 

[Guandao]

Just so you know, Peaches Lamb works fast

I quickly obtained my mp3 from the DLC files. From wem to ogg to mp3.

 

[Duke William of Normandy]

Agreed. I'd rank the pass music as:

1. Byzantium
2. Maya/Gaul
3. Ethiopia
4. Babylon
5. Gran Colombia

Why you do Gran Colombia like that?

 

[Guandao]

Might as well wait until March when all the new Civs have been released to create a ranking of the New Frontier Civ themes. The next two Civ might have epic sounding themes.

 

[Zaarin]

I quickly obtained my mp3 from the DLC files. From wem to ogg to mp3.

If you have a media player that can play it, you should leave it at *.ogg--better sound quality.