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[Firebrand]

A newsletter from composer Christopher Tin landed in my inbox:

Hi everyone,

I have a big announcement to make! I’ve returned to Sid Meier’s Civilization franchise and have written the theme for the latest installment, Civilization VI.

The new song is called "Sogno di Volare", which translates in Italian to “The Dream of Flight”. I took snippets of Leonardo da Vinci’s writings on flight and set them to a new hymn evoking the Age of Exploration.

The game itself will not be released until October 21st this year, but I will be conducting a special sneak preview of the theme live in my concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London on July 19th. We'll also be performing many of my other works including: "Baba Yetu", selections from Calling All Dawns, a suite from my upcoming album about birds, and a rare performance of The Drop That Contained the Sea in its entirety!

(Eurogamer for additional source)

The hype for Civ VI just keeps building. Baba Yetu (and the album it was on, Calling All Dawns) was fantastic, as was The Drop That Contained the Sea as well.

For those few who are not familiar with his work, Civ IV's title theme 'Baba Yetu' was the first song in a video game to receive a Grammy:

Baba Yetu (Youtube)

 

[Linkark07]

Excellent news. Baba Yetu is a masterpiece. Expecting great things about the main theme of Civ VI.

 

[DOBERMAN INC]

Great news, It'll be hard to top Baba Yetu though but I hope he can.

 

[_woLf]

There is absolutely no way it will top Baba Yetu, but this is fantastic news. Civ 5's theme was such a huge step back.

 

[Sober]

I remember the first thing I did with Civ 5 was replace the main menu theme with Baba Yetu.

 

[Prophet Steve]

Yessssss.

There is absolutely no way it will top Baba Yetu, but this is fantastic news. Civ 5's theme was such a huge step back.

Maybe not, but he has made plenty of other similar music of which some is just as good imo.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

I never really reflected on the fact that the composer possibly had made more of this quality, but thanks for reminding me. I need to check those out.

Edit: Didn't need much. Just hearing parts of the other songs with the Soweto Gospel Choir made me buy both albums at once. Thanks!

 

[KuwabaraTheMan]

This is great news. Baba Yetu is one of the best video game songs ever. I can't wait to hear this song.

 

[Flare]

Great! Something else to look forward to.

 

[Firebrand]

Yessssss.



Maybe not, but he has made plenty of other similar music of which some is just as good imo.

Indeed:

Kia Hora Te Marino
Iza Ngomso

 

[Nzyme32]

Awesome! Baba Yetu is great, although I also really enjoyed the original theme to Civ V as well as Gods & King's, a bit less so for Brave New World but still good. I'd actually say I prefer Civ V, mostly since I ran Baba Yetu into the ground

 

[Prophet Steve]

Indeed:

Kia Hora Te Marino
Iza Ngomso

Lol, these are exactly my two favorites that I thought of.

 

[JordanKZ]

Great news. Civ 5 has a really boring theme in comparison to 4, so it'll be interesting to see what he comes up with.

 

[Masterspeed]

This game just keeps on getting better and better, plus the character models are vastly better than V's, in both art direction and in generally detail.

 

[Instro]

Awesome news.

 

[Kyougar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GQYI9brGs

it was used on the Dubai Fountain. I think it was for an opening of some scyscraper or so.

 

[emag]

Wonder which language/Bible verse combo he'll go with this time.

I bought Calling All Dawns on the strength of Baba Yetu, but the album didn't do anything for me.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Great news.

 

[Elitist1945]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GQYI9brGs

it was used on the Dubai Fountain. I think it was for an opening of some scyscraper or so.

Epic shit right there.

 

[GeoGonzo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GQYI9brGs

it was used on the Dubai Fountain. I think it was for an opening of some scyscraper or so.

It is still played regularly, I believe.

Just thinking about Baba Yetu gives me chills. Best of luck to Mr. Tin, let's see if he can surpass that!

 

[Masterspeed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_GQYI9brGs

it was used on the Dubai Fountain. I think it was for an opening of some scyscraper or so.

Horrible corrupt country, but epic use of the song.

 

[KnightHart]

This game just keeps on getting better and better, plus the character models are vastly better than V's, in both art direction and in generally detail.

So far I really like all the leader models except for Teddy Roosevelt. Just looks too... Chubby? I don't think he was that chubby in real life

Hojo Tokimune, I personally think, looks the best.

 

[Drazgul]

How about Baba Yaga this time around. Yetu was always too happy for my warmongering tastes.

 

[Huw_Dawson]

It can never beat Baba Yetu (AKA the greatest theme tune of all time) but this is great news!

 

[Kiriku]

Indeed:

Kia Hora Te Marino
Iza Ngomso

Yes! I even replaced the menu music in Civ V with Kia Hora Te Marino, gets me in the mood for Civ every time!

 

[decoyplatypus]

I cannot fucking wait.

 

[SiegfriedFM]

I just bought and listened to both albums, and yup, those two songs mentioned are fantastic.There's a few more gems too, and generally high quality.

 

[jman2050]

Surprised no one's mentioned Mado Kara Mieru, I find that one to arguably be better than even Baba Yetu.

Excited by this news.

 

[SirNinja]

For those of you who have never listened to Calling All Dawns, go do that; it's fantastic the whole way through.

Civ VI is looking better and better.

 

[Lord Panda]

Surprised no one's mentioned Mado Kara Mieru, I find that one to arguably be better than even Baba Yetu.

Excited by this news.

Yep this is a fantastic piece too. Calling All Dawns was a great album.

 

[Forerunner]

Excellent! Baba Yetu was a masterpiece.

 

[Transistor]

Fucking yes! Baba Yetu is one of the most amazing and moving songs ever. Not to mention it fit Civilization so well

 

[Zubz]

I doubt Baba Yetu can be beat, but even if it's half as good, we'll be better for it. Hopefully the song isn't just a blatant attempt to catch lightning twice, though.

 

[exmachina64]

God is real.

 

[LurkerPrime]

Great choice. The dude is a legend. While Civ5 had good music, it was noticeably lacking in a "Baba Yetu"-esque powerhouse.

Really excited to hear the theme, now.

 

[explodet]

Win with science, culture or napalm
Watch out, Gandhi might drop the A-bomb

 

[Burglekutt]

Baba Yetu is the best. If the opening song for 6 is even anywhere near it then it should be amazing.

 

[spiritfox]

FYI, Christopher Tin also did the soundtrack for Offworld Trading Company. It's not the same style as his other tracks, but it's still great.

 

[harriet the spy]

I just was at a Christopher Tin concert today in London. They played the civilization 6 theme song (he said it was a world premiere) - it's great! It's perhaps not quite as good as Baba Yetu (but what could be really), but it's still a really excellent song with an incredibly exultant quality to it; I could see myself listening to it over and over.

 

[McNum]

Baba Yetu is one of the greatest songs to come out of a video game. I have great expectations for the Civilization VI theme song now.

I mean, I don't expect it to beat Baba Yetu, but I do expect it to be rather good.

 

[Erheller]

That's awesome. I don't know how I missed this news the first time it came up.

 

[Dennis]

I guess I am the one guy on the planet that hates Baba Yetu.

I really loathe that song.

 

[Teknopathetic]

Baba Yetu still gives me chills.


"I guess I am the one guy on the planet that hates Baba Yetu.

I really loathe that song."


Leave this planet.

 

[Dennis]

My home planet needs me.

But my home planet is Earth.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I guess I am the one guy on the planet that hates Baba Yetu.

I really loathe that song.

Loathe is a bit strong, but I don't like it either. I guess I don't get it.

 

[mishakoz]

I guess I am the one guy on the planet that hates Baba Yetu.

I really loathe that song.

Baba Yetu still gives me chills.


"I guess I am the one guy on the planet that hates Baba Yetu.

I really loathe that song."


Leave this planet.

Dennis, congrats on your science victory. Now get.

 

[Dennis]

You know when you boot up Civ IV to get your conquest and never-ending war on and that fucking tune hits you.

 

[Wes]

Fantastic news! I can't wait to hear it.

 

[No_Style]

Baba Yetu gives me chills as well and if the new theme for 6 sends even the slightest of tingles, I'd call it a success.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

How about Baba Yaga this time around. Yetu was always too happy for my warmongering tastes.

Catherine already claimed that one.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIDo4dLlITc