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AoC - a soundtrack undreamed of

barmbek76barmbek76 Member Posts: 14
in Age of Conan: Unchained

Well, in the current state playin AoC reminds me watching those two Conan movies. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's just great, sometimes it's shallow and meh. There are many flaws in the movies and in the game. 

But: The soundtrack of the movies was absoutely great. So is AoC's soundtrack and sounddesign.

The sound of the enviroment and lore and of the battle-effects (slit-crunch-punch) is amazing. The music of the certain areas (f.e. special music on special occasions/in special dungeons) or in battle is dramatic and catchy and of pure cinemascope. Even the &%$§ loading screens are enjoyable regarding music, f.e. that gaelic (?) vocals in the loading screens of the Cimmeria region.

So, no matter if this game is still in beta or not (I would give AoC a 6,5-7 of 10 in current state) - thumbs up for the (imho) best MMORPG-soundtrack so far.  Many MMORPG-players don't give a dime on a game's soundtrack (just look at all those mmo-reviews: sound and soundtrack is always regarded with maybe one or two lines) and play Metal whatsoever winamp on 10 - don't do that playin AoC!  

I wonder if it's possible to get a soundtrack of AoC from game data?

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  • NadiaNadia Member UncommonPosts: 11,798

    I love the sound track - I play it daily  (got it with the CE)

     

    recent interview with soundtrack composer

    community.ageofconan.com/wsp/conan/frontend.cgi

    Vocalist link

    www.myspace.com/helenebksle

     

    available on iTunes

     

     

    EQ2 fan sites

  • NooblordNooblord Member Posts: 202
    Originally posted by barmbek76


    Well, in the current state playin AoC reminds me watching those two Conan movies. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's just great, sometimes it's shallow and meh. There are many flaws in the movies and in the game. 
    But: The soundtrack of the movies was absoutely great. So is AoC's soundtrack and sounddesign.
    The sound of the enviroment and lore and of the battle-effects (slit-crunch-punch) is amazing. The music of the certain areas (f.e. special music on special occasions/in special dungeons) or in battle is dramatic and catchy and of pure cinemascope. Even the &%$§ loading screens are enjoyable regarding music, f.e. that gaelic (?) vocals in the loading screens of the Cimmeria region.
    So, no matter if this game is still in beta or not (I would give AoC a 6,5-7 of 10 in current state) - thumbs up for the (imho) best MMORPG-soundtrack so far.  Many MMORPG-players don't give a dime on a game's soundtrack (just look at all those mmo-reviews: sound and soundtrack is always regarded with maybe one or two lines) and play Metal whatsoever winamp on 10 - don't do that playin AoC!  
    I wonder if it's possible to get a soundtrack of AoC from game data?

    You sound like someone who thinks they made the game from the movies....

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  • barmbek76barmbek76 Member Posts: 14

    Na, I know AoC is inspired by Robert E. Howard's novels - but there was no music in the novels ;) I have to confess I haven't read one of them so far, I'm to busy with Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey&Maturin-novels at the moment. Are the Conan-novels worth a look?

  • UrrellesUrrelles Member Posts: 574

    This soundtrack is absolutely awesome.  Especially Cimmeria.

  • bjornargbjornarg Member Posts: 175

    Also the music in the Stygian areas are absolutely brilliant.

  • eugameugam Member UncommonPosts: 984

    Originally posted by Urrelles


    This soundtrack is absolutely awesome.  Especially Cimmeria.
    /signed

    I am in love with the celtic song. 2nd best is Stygia

  • airborne519airborne519 Member Posts: 542

    The music is absolutely brilliant, and should win some awards.  You can purchase the music from itunes if you don't have the cd that came with the CE.

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  • UrrellesUrrelles Member Posts: 574

    Just bought the soundtrack off iTunes.  I'll always support a soundtrack and local artist if I have the cash.

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