History AwesomeMusic / Civilization

*** Byzanthium's theme, Ti Ipermaho, with its majestic swell of the male choir and graceful, ancient-sounding harmonies truly brings to mind the pious power of the Eastern Roman Empire.

*** For Gaul's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jz22IqjzE its Industrial-era version]] is very powerful and grand, as if it belongs in the opening theme of an epic film, and the theme even contains a short passage from the Belgian national anthem, "La Brabançonne".

** From the "New Frontier" expansion:

** From the "New Frontier" expansion"

** From the "New Frontier" expansion, Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a Christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U especially the Atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia. For Gaul's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jz22IqjzE its Industrial-era version]] is very powerful and grand, as if it belongs in the opening theme of an epic film, and the theme even contains a short passage from the Belgian national anthem, "La Brabançonne".

** From the "New Frontier" expansion, Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a Christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U especially the Atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia. For Gaul's theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jz22IqjzE its Industrial-era version]] is very powerful and grand, as if it belongs in the opening theme of an epic film, and the theme even contains a short passage from the Belgian national anthem.

** From the "New Frontier" expansion, Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a Christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U especially the Atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia. For Gaul's the,e, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jz22IqjzE its Industrial-era version]] is very powerful and grand, as if it belongs in the opening theme of an epic film, and the theme even contains a short passage from the Belgian national anthem.

** From the "New Frontier" expansion, Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a Christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U especially the Atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2jz22IqjzE Gaul's industrial theme]] is very powerful and grand, as if it belongs in the opening theme of an epic film, and the theme even contains a short passage from the Belgian national anthem.

** From the "New Frontier" expansion, Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a Christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U especially the Atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T3t2LdCEBw Industrial Era theme]] for Greece ("Epitaph of Seiklos") has this upbeat daring tune, almost like something a marching band would play that one simply cannot help but love. Also an example of Heartwarming Music: The Epitaph of Seikilos is the oldest known complete musical composition, discovered on a marble stele and believed to be written in memory of a Greek woman named Euterpe, with Seikilos as her husband. It is sweet to know that Euterpe is still honoured and remembered in a small way even thousands of years after her passing.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRv501x6WP0 Industrial Era theme]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqlNsGLmGs Atomic Era theme]] for America, which takes the American folk song "Hard Times Come Again No More" and gives it a distinct Music/AaronCopland vibe, which practically breathes {{Eagleland}} Type 1. Pretty reflects America's status from Regional Power to Superpower.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZTw6xEWj14 Industrial Era theme]] for Arabia ("Banat Iskandaria") It really brings the image of say golden age Abbassid Arabia to mind, and the power and grandeur that once defined Arabia.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBOxjZJ2A5w Industrial Era theme]] for Arabia ("Banat Iskandaria") It really brings the image of say golden age Abbassid Arabia to mind, and the power and grandeur that once defined Arabia.

** The main theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2s4EkR36A "Sogno di Volare"]] ("The Dream of Flight"), is quite amazing. As are [[http://www.metrolyrics.com/sogno-di-volare-the-dream-of-flight-lyrics-christopher-tin.html?ModPagespeed=noscript the lyrics]] (courtesy of Creator/LeonardoDaVinci).
--->Una volta che avrà\\
spiccato il volo deciderà,\\
sguardo verso il ciel, sarà,\\
lì a casa il cuore sentirà!\\

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPZB7nuP758 Atomic Era theme]] for Rome ("Magna Mater") has this strange somber yet proud feel to it and the kind of sci-fi sound brings this image of a badass space age Roman empire. Pax Romana ''Galactica''.

** From the "New Frontier" expansion
*** Gran Colombia's theme is a mixture of popular folk songs from the countries that were part of it. It begins with "Velo que Bonito", a Colombian religious lullaby also repurposed as a christmas carol, then continues with "Reir Llorando", an Ecuatorian pasillo and in the Medieval age, it has "Pajarillo", a joropo of Venezuela. The rearragement of this local music ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr72VXrgu2U specially the atomic version]]) has an aura of courage and power, perfect for the powerhouse of Gran Colombia.

* ''VideoGame/{{Civilization}} IV'':
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJiHDmyhE1A Baba Yetu]], which has become a {{Leitmotif}} for the entire series. In fact, it has won a Grammy, the first ever piece of computer game music.[[note]]Technically, it didn't win as videogame music. Rather, as part of the live album from ''Videogames Live'' tour.[[/note]] It was even played at the New Year's Concert of the sixty-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly.
** While not part of the main game, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Pw3wPSF9Q "Mado Kara Mieru"]], also by Christopher Tin, is used as the main theme for ''Realism Invictus'', a long-running GameMod of ''Civ 4''.

*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOPh_m5bnM8&list=PLk1ZTr3-diBUhTYEgIuJbkeYreA2sy8gx All versions]] of Indonesia's theme (Bapang Selisir & Rejang Dewa), but especially the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gib8VJuNVf8&list=PLk1ZTr3-diBUhTYEgIuJbkeYreA2sy8gx&index=9 Atomic Era]] theme. It feels even more epic than Indonesian theme from ''Civilization V'', and that's saying something. It started with a simple flute and ends up like you're watching a fleet of Jongs embarks from their harbor.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oXkQvQmqwA Atomic Era theme]] ("Lullaby of Itsuki") for Japan. A mixture of cyberpunk and traditional sounds for when JapanTakesOverTheWorld.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oXkQvQmqwA modern theme]] for Japan. "JapanTakesOverTheWorld," indeed.

*** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5oO6wBrp8s English war]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30r_1NoKldo peace]] ("I Vow to Thee, My Country").

* While only a few of the songs from ''Civilization III'' have names, many of them still stand out, like the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_qxPRShwUk Ancient Era Theme]] for the... well... Ancient Era, and especially the Modern Era songs: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlknGt-dKVs Smash]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb-30whUbaI Techno Mix]], and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyAnyqYmjdo Stars Full]].

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPZB7nuP758 Atomic Era theme]] for Rome ("Magna Mater") has this strange somber yet proud feel to it and the kind of sci-fi sound brings this image of a badass space age Roman empire. Perhaps it will even inspire [[TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}} God Emperor Trajan to create twenty legions of super soldiers to conquer the universe]].

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCvA-XmDZPw Atomic Era theme]] for Sumeria ("Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal, no. 6") is a theme straight from VideoGame/CivilisationBeyondEarth or Film/NationalTreasure. Sumeria is perhaps the oldest civilisation featured in the game (only Egypt ''might'' be as old), and this theme really captures the grandeur of the hero king Gilgamesh leading his people into the stars.

*** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T3t2LdCEBw Industrial Era theme]] for Greece ("Epitaph of Seiklos") has this upbeat daring tune, almost like something a marching band would play that one simply cannot help but love. Also an example of Heartwarming Music. The Epitaph of Seikilos is the oldest known complete musical composition, discovered on a marble stele and believed to be written in memory of a Greek woman named Euterpe, with Seikilos as her husband. Even thousands of years after Euterpe's untimely passing from the world, she will still be a very honoured woman indeed.

*** Mongolia's [[https://youtu.be/9XwdjK0iLdw Atomic era]]theme does an incredible job both blending ancient traditions and modern musical styles, and giving the sensation of summarizing their history. Starting with the traditional throat-singing and horse hair fiddle playing backed with subtle strings showing their rather humble and disconnected origins , it smoothly transitions into a brief orchestral which symbolizes the beginnings of their unification. Then there's a gradual increase in beat and pacing, indicating their campaigns across the known world, before quietly returning to the traditional throat-singing as a closer, reflecting the end of their part in the world stage and a return to a humbler life.