Music Theme Elimination Thread

[WillowBrook]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13 (12+1) I like that this is quite different from the music of other civs, definitely top ten material.
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 14
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 11.
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 7
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 17
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 17
Russia (Kalinka) - 13 (16-3) last least favorite of the remaining
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 12
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[DJ_Tanner]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 15 (14 + 1 Without looking at any other posts, I must assume tons of math errors for this to not be the runaway top choice, any information to the contrary is wrong)
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 11.
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 7
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14 (17- 3 Demerits for having a higher score than Georgia)
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 17
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 12
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[Morningcalm]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 15
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 11 + 1 = 12 (One of the most culturally rich of the remaining; you immediately know which country this theme relates to, and it has both gentle parts and epic parts.)
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 7 - 3 = 4 (Far more repetitive and annoying than Nubia's theme, which was comparatively inspiring and varied. This one should not be top tier in a million years. It sounds like the music of a spider crawling down a tree in a children's television show, and lacks subtlety of any kind, let alone great instrumentation.)
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 17
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 12
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[Pietato]

A small note on the recently eliminated theme: It was my least favourite track *originally) before I knew who it belonged to. My point about patriotism, etc, was to the people who felt this was a major reason to vote for it, and were confused others were voting it down. And of course sounds can make you nauseous, and music be associated with emotions and events. That is what music does. This is why I restart now if I start next to Australia or America.

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 14 - Still the best.
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 15
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 4
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 17
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 9 - Extremely annoying and out of place.
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[Snipee356]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 11 - Sorry. I realise that many people are really invested in this, but I simply cannot get myself to appreciate the chanting.
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 15
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 4
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18 - My new favourite after Nubia. The DLC civs have some of the best music.
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 9
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[Ondolindë]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 12 (11+1) the best
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 12 (15-3) not a favorite because it does evoke depth nor moves me
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 17
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 4
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 9
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[frubox]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13 (12+1) at this point I'll always vote my favorite and my least favorite
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 12
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14 (17-3) this theme is all over the place and incoherent, it also lacks a punch to it, a leitmotiv
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 4
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 9
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[RockTheCazbah87]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 12
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 5 (4+1): I'll show Jay VII and his track some love, I appreciate how it builds with each era. I love Indonesia's music too but they're in a better spot
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 6 (9-3): I'll level with you, there can be no denying this theme just blares 'Scotland'. But that's not enough this late in the thread - it's just completely lacking subtlety
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[HoorayForSiam]

Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 7 - 3 = 4 (Far more repetitive and annoying than Nubia's theme, which was comparatively inspiring and varied. This one should not be top tier in a million years. It sounds like the music of a spider crawling down a tree in a children's television show, and lacks subtlety of any kind, let alone great instrumentation.)

I actually laughed out loud at this.


Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 12
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - 2 (5-3) This one lacks complexity, and doesn’t really feel like an anthem for a great empire.
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 7 (6+1) This one, on the other hand, makes me proud for a nation I’ve never been to. And similar to America and Australia, you can hear the enthusiasm put into the composition.
Scythia (Original composition) -17
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

RIP Hard Times Come Again No More

 

[shadow8803]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13 (12+1) I continue to stand with Georgia till the bitter end.
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Khmer (Khmer Rourm Sam Mawgee) - ELIMINATED (2-3) I prefer Indonesia's theme over this one. And Morningcalm's comment also made me LOL.
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 7
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 15

 

[NavyPaladin]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 4 (7-3) I quite like it. But the reason I downvote this because the lack of bagpipes in later era
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16 (15+1) Currently, my favorite theme

 

[Weraptor]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 12
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 15 - 3 = 12 This one doesn't stand up to the rest imo.
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 18 + 1 = 19 Really majestic.
Russia (Kalinka) - 13
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 4
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[Vasire]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 13
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 9 (12-3) This is getting really hard. But for me this one is the weakest of what's left.
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 12
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 19
Russia (Kalinka) - 14 (13+1) I would put this one as my third most favourite
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 4
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[Xur]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 10 =13-3 Stinker
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 9
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13 =12+1 Mehh
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 19
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 4
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[grant2004]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7=10-3 Not a fan of the drums, they were what I previously referred to as “harsh”
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 9
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20 = 19+1 Haven’t gotten this civ yet, listened on YouTube after I saw the other positive comments. I’m in agreement really well done.
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 4
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[Vraslosken]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 9
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 14
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 1 (4-3) A horribly annoying melody. The bagpipes are OK, but they do not save this poor track.
Scythia (Original composition) -18 (17+1). Truly a song of epic proportions.
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

You left out the best track, guys. I have added Scythia again.

 

[Mr.JamblesAlpha]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 6 (9-3) I just don't like it. it sounds off for some reason.
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 15 (14 +1) I for some reason really LOVE this one, made me have to start learning this games music.
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 1
Scythia (Original composition) -18
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[God of Kings]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7 + 1 = 8 Very beautiful despite being an acquired taste
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 13
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 6
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 15
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 14
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scotland (Scotland the Brave; Bonnie Dundee) - 1 - 3 = ELIMINATED There are many better compositions to use for Scotland
Scythia (Original composition) -18
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[Phoenix1595]

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 10 (13-3... My votes today are based on the themes’ consistency for all eras. Georgia consistently annoys me with the same exact chanting for 5000 years...)
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 6
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 15
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 15 (14+1... Mongolia, OTH, has a nice variation to the throat singing that stays fresh and interesting)
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scythia (Original composition) -18
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 16

 

[Rosty K]

Be late by an Hour, and Bonnie Scotland gone, one step from top 10 too!

Cree (The Drums of Poundmaker) - 7
Georgia (Shen Khar Venakhi; Tsaiqvanes Tamar Kali) - 10
India (Vaishnav Jana to tene) - 3 (6 - 3) - probably the worst of the remaining
Indonesia (Rejang Dewa; Bapang Selisir) - 15
Japan (Itsuki Lullaby) - 13
Mongolia (Pastoral Song; Urtin Duu) - 15
Persia (Kereshme + Reng-e Shalakhu) - 20
Russia (Kalinka) - 14
Scythia (Original composition) -18
Zulu (Uthe Ubhuti Asizomlanda, Bayisa, Halala, Shaka Mamba) - 17 (16 + 1) - I quite like it.