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Martok
06-05-2010, 05:17
It's a bit of good news, at least:

Link (http://shoguntotalwar.yuku.com/reply/918193/t/Jeff-van-Dyck-for-Shogun-2-music.html#reply-918193)


So that's one thing right; just a thousand more to go..... :sweatdrop:

Gregoshi
06-05-2010, 07:40
A trip of 1000 miles begins with one step. This is a good step. :2thumbsup:

Raz
06-05-2010, 11:13
This is good. Very good. If anything, I'll rip the music from the game and keep just that.
Hehehe, maybe I shouldn't be so negative about this one. :embarassed:

Kagemusha
06-05-2010, 17:29
Thats great news!I really enjoyed his atmospheric music for the original title.

Vuk
06-05-2010, 19:43
He is an excellent composer. I have liked all of his music. CA is doing a smart thing by keeping him on.

A Nerd
06-05-2010, 23:20
That's great! They are really going back to the basics with this one!

edyzmedieval
06-06-2010, 02:44
AMAZING!

This made my day. I'm looking forward more to the music now than the actual game.

Vlad Tzepes
06-06-2010, 18:33
Great news. Listen again to this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahPr5NyPhaA&feature=related) and think if you've ever had anything as good in any other TW title.

It's getting better and better, I can't wait to put my hands on this game - but please, CA, take your time and make it proper.

ReluctantSamurai
06-07-2010, 04:19
This is certainly a good sign.....he's the best!

I made a montage of STW I music to play on my truck CD player, and I've had numerous comments by folks who have heard it. Most don't even know it came from a game until I tell them.....

Megas Methuselah
06-07-2010, 05:30
Nice! His memorable music helped shape past TW games. Who could remember them without remembering their epic music?

Tsar Alexsandr
06-10-2010, 17:29
He's always done great work. I'm looking forward to it! ^_^

A Nerd
06-10-2010, 17:35
Did Jeff Van Dyke just do STW and MTW? Or did he do anything beyond that? I just can remember how immersive the music in STW was! Hopefully they have similar voice acting/quotes like in the original STW as well. Whipped dog, running for his worthless life, even the peasants grow fat, poignant poems, etc. All great stuff!

Martok
06-10-2010, 21:59
Did Jeff Van Dyke just do STW and MTW? Or did he do anything beyond that?
He did the music all the way through Medieval 2.




I just can remember how immersive the music in STW was! Hopefully they have similar voice acting/quotes like in the original STW as well. Whipped dog, running for his worthless life, even the peasants grow fat, poignant poems, etc. All great stuff!
Indeed. Would be cool if CA managed to get the same voice actors again. The narrator in the teaser trailer sounds like it might the same guy as in the original Shogun, but I can't tell for sure.

Forward Observer
06-10-2010, 22:08
Van Dyke did all the Total war music from Shogun up to and including Medieval II. He was originally listed as the musical director for Empire, but for what ever reason he was not involved. It was quite apparent too---the music for Empire lacked variety and was simply not memorable when compared to all the previous titles. Napoleon's new music (what there is of it) was much better.

Double A
06-15-2010, 05:08
Did Jeff Van Dyke just do STW and MTW? Or did he do anything beyond that? I just can remember how immersive the music in STW was! Hopefully they have similar voice acting/quotes like in the original STW as well. Whipped dog, running for his worthless life, even the peasants grow fat, poignant poems, etc. All great stuff!

He did all the non-pukefest games. Meaning everything but ETW and NTW.

THIS. IS. SOOOOO. AWESOME.

quadalpha
06-16-2010, 02:16
I loved the way all would be quiet in MTW's map view when you notice the lute starting.

Double A
06-16-2010, 02:19
Yeah he did it in Rome too, super awesome guy.

Tsar Alexsandr
06-16-2010, 03:34
I wonder when we'll hear the first songs from the game. :D

Devastatin Dave
06-23-2010, 04:29
Thats great news!I really enjoyed his atmospheric music for the original title.

Totally agree!!!

Wasp
06-23-2010, 10:22
Yay! Hopefully they make Shogun 2 as immersive as the first one.

Tsar Alexsandr
06-24-2010, 04:19
Well the music will certainly be good. The music helps me keep my interest. :D It really adds to the atmosphere. He's a brilliant composer.

mic1402
07-04-2010, 02:42
Yes! ETW felt bland without his music.

and who could forget the epic credits music.

rome's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsjmWyX2w1Y

med2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPGzhPTAbi0

kingdoms:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDBfJL1DapQ