One of the things that we tend to ignore, that really adds to the overall immersiveness of STW, is the music. It adds charactor and drama to the overall game package. I wonder if the expansion pack will have any new or original background music.
This also got me to wondering what kind of music they would use for the next evolution of this game. I have read threads suggesting Roman wars, Greek wars, Celtic, and Peloponesian wars.
I suppose for a Roman war based game you could use the grand imperial sounding music like they used in the Hollywood epics like Ben Hur or Sparticus---Lots of trumpets and kettle drums. Or better yet, since it's Italian how about Dean Martin or Perry Como. I love their stuff. Naaah! Love songs wouldn't do for killing soldiers.
Or what about Greek? Is ancient Greek music simular to modern traditional Greek music? I think the theme from Zorba would get on my nerves after a awhile.
Then there are the Celts. What kind of music made their hit parade? For some reason I think it would be flute music Yeah, lots of flutes--hundreds of flutes. Did you know that a person who plays the flute is called a floutist. I alway thought that the word sounded like someone had gas.
And last is Peloponesian music. I can't remember the last time I heard a good Pelopnesian tune, but it was a real toe tapper.
Whatever they choose, I know the perfect composer--Barry Manilow--he's out of work right now, and I bet he would do slam bang up job. (FO hums a few bars of Copa Cabanna to himself)
Actually, a little ZZ Top would be just fine.
Some food for thought that may result in brain flatulence, so be warned.
Cheers
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[This message has been edited by Forward Observer (edited 05-18-2001).]
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