Best Music for Eberron? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Best Music for Eberron? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Kilsek of Sheverash
08-17-04, 02:08 PM Well, I'm one of those long-time Realms DMs considering trying Eberron out. My players and I are definitely feeling some of the "been there, done that" and Eberron looks different enough without being too different to give a shot at.

So... we started using background music a few years ago, and it's been a great addition that every player liked more than I thought they might.

I have Conan, Gladiator, LoTR, the D&D Midnight Syndicate soundtack, etc.

What soundtracks or CDs make good Eberron setting background music? It sounds like there's no question Indiana Jones soundtracks are at the top of the list. I was wondering what else you use or recommend? Thanks!
The Rooster
08-17-04, 04:13 PM An Eberron soundtrack will be coming out with the upcoming Sharn book.

Rooster
araelethe
08-17-04, 04:43 PM Kilsek -

You might be interested in the conversation on this thread ...

http://boards.wizards.com/showthread.php?threadid=250845

- Araelethe
Kesh
08-17-04, 08:00 PM For creepy stuff, pick up a couple horror movie scores. I personally recommend Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. The minute you play "The Lament Configuration," I can guarantee someone in your group will be freaking out. ;)
Kilsek of Sheverash
08-17-04, 08:19 PM Originally posted by araelethe
Kilsek -

You might be interested in the conversation on this thread ...

http://boards.wizards.com/showthread.php?threadid=250845

- Araelethe

:) Thank you!
araelethe
08-17-04, 08:56 PM My pleasure!

In addition to the composers I'd mentioned, I like to use ambient music for atmosphere (even the channels on Mac's Itunes program - though some are inappropriate).

- Araelethe
DMAC
08-17-04, 10:54 PM A handful of soundtracks off the top of my head:

Myst III: Exile Good mix of fantasy and "industrial" music without sounding too modern or slipping into techno.

Sinbad Legend of the Seven Seas A solid adventure score without themes the players are likely to recognize immediately.

The Rocketeer Pulpy, rousing adventure music.

Minority Report Noir-ish John Williams and less recognizable than the Indy scores.

Hellboy Good blend of action, pulp, and classical music.
Laiqualasse
08-18-04, 03:56 AM Pirates of the Caribbean and Gladiator soundtracks are both good for that swashbuckling kind of feel. You also might want to check out Symphony X (especially the New Mythology Suite) for some classical/rock music that's fantastic for big boss battles.
LelolithR
08-20-04, 05:54 PM Nightwish (http://www.nightwish.com)

I haven't made any thorough search but if I had to stop now I would be certain I have found want I wanted.
Phist
08-20-04, 06:30 PM Eberron give you a chance to move away from the regular music. Something more modern is usually fitting. I'd use the Matrix themes, reloaded in particular. But that's just because that's the way my group is.
Joni-san
08-20-04, 08:21 PM As usual I have to recomend the Full Metal Alchemist O.S.T. It's just filled with musical goodness suitable for Eberron. You could also check some other Anime O.S.T's.

They Might Be Giants also has a few tunes that are suitable. O Tannenbaum is a good example, it has this sad feeling to it.
Anfillius
08-21-04, 02:02 PM The classics (Indiana Jones, SW, LotR) are and will always be great for wilderness adventures, big battles, and boss confrontations. But I also love the idea of more "modern" sounds, especially in Sharn, which is more like present day NYC than your typical 14th century London. "The Matrix" is a good idea, and I would like to suggest "The Fifth Element" for Sharn or adventures on the lightening rail and other "modern" locales. There is also some very good music in "A Clockwork Orange" that combines classical and futuristic music very well. "Cantus" by Faith and the Muse is a good bet for most any situation as well.
Honeycakes
08-23-04, 12:19 AM Originally posted by The Rooster
An Eberron soundtrack will be coming out with the upcoming Sharn book.
A short CD was being given out free at Gencon.

--H.Cakes
araelethe
08-23-04, 10:26 AM I’ve also been listening to Leonard Bernstein - The Final Concert, featuring 4 Sea Interludes by Benjamin Britten and Symphony no. 7 in A major by Ludwig Van Beethoven, while running my Forgotten Forge play by post adventure.

Very dramatic with wonderful bits of nuance and texture. Recommended for Eberron adventures for all scenarios.

- Araelethe
araelethe
08-23-04, 01:09 PM Originally posted by Honeycakes
A short CD was being given out free at Gencon.

--H.Cakes

Honeycakes -

Do you have any details on the nature of the Eberron audio companion? Is it synthesized, orchestral, rock (The Traveler Forbid!), or an amalgamation of genre? Was it composed by troupe of players or one composer/ arranger? Or is this top secret information?

Just Curious!

- Araelethe
Amaril
08-24-04, 11:59 AM I use background music in my games, too. My personal recommendations for the Eberron feel are Giants: Citizen Kabuto, The Mummy (Jerry Goldsmith), and The Mummy Returns (Alan Silvestri).

I also recommend for general D&D The Official Rune Soundtrack, Decent to Undermountain video game soundtrack and The 13th Warrior (Jerry Goldsmith) movie sound track.
Honeycakes
08-24-04, 12:49 PM Originally posted by araelethe
Honeycakes -

Do you have any details on the nature of the Eberron audio companion? Is it synthesized, orchestral, rock (The Traveler Forbid!), or an amalgamation of genre? Was it composed by troupe of players or one composer/ arranger? Or is this top secret information?

Just Curious!

- Araelethe

I honestly haven't had time to listen to the CD yet :rolleyes:

You can get more information on the "previews" page: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/iw/20040815a&o=dnd/iweb

Go to the Sharn: City of Towers blurb.

--H.Cakes
Arianna Greenleaf
08-31-04, 09:49 AM A short CD was being given out free at Gencon.

Did anyone listen to this Eberron sample CD yet?
Honeycakes
09-01-04, 12:23 AM Did anyone listen to this Eberron sample CD yet?

We finally listened to it! It is orchestral, sort of John Williams-like. Very cool, movie soundtrack type background music. The composer has a website, www.d2world.com. His name is David Davidson. Hopefully WotC will over the music to download at their site sometime soon. . .

--H.C.
ZiD
09-01-04, 08:51 PM Heavy metal fits for anything that deals with death and destruction... mainly large battles, with lots of minis, and lots of dice!!!! YEAH!!! *excited*
Edymnion
09-01-04, 09:08 PM Anything by John Williams will be ideal.
The_Declaration
09-01-04, 09:16 PM my pick:

Minority Report
X-men 2
Hellboy
Pirates of the Caribbean
Dex The King
09-01-04, 11:41 PM I don't know what is best, but here's what I use:

Kill Bill Vol. 1

Any of the Matrix films

I'm going to use the soundtrack from Hero (great movie!) as soon as I get it.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Kilsek of Sheverash 08-17-04, 02:08 PM	Well, I'm one of those long-time Realms DMs considering trying Eberron out. My players and I are definitely feeling some of the "been there, done that" and Eberron looks different enough without being too different to give a shot at. So... we started using background music a few years ago, and it's been a great addition that every player liked more than I thought they might. I have Conan, Gladiator, LoTR, the D&D Midnight Syndicate soundtack, etc. What soundtracks or CDs make good Eberron setting background music? It sounds like there's no question Indiana Jones soundtracks are at the top of the list. I was wondering what else you use or recommend? Thanks!
The Rooster 08-17-04, 04:13 PM	An Eberron soundtrack will be coming out with the upcoming Sharn book. Rooster
araelethe 08-17-04, 04:43 PM	Kilsek - You might be interested in the conversation on this thread ... http://boards.wizards.com/showthread.php?threadid=250845 - Araelethe
Kesh 08-17-04, 08:00 PM	For creepy stuff, pick up a couple horror movie scores. I personally recommend Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser 2. The minute you play "The Lament Configuration," I can guarantee someone in your group will be freaking out. ;)
Kilsek of Sheverash 08-17-04, 08:19 PM	Originally posted by araelethe Kilsek - You might be interested in the conversation on this thread ... http://boards.wizards.com/showthread.php?threadid=250845 - Araelethe :) Thank you!
araelethe 08-17-04, 08:56 PM	My pleasure! In addition to the composers I'd mentioned, I like to use ambient music for atmosphere (even the channels on Mac's Itunes program - though some are inappropriate). - Araelethe
DMAC 08-17-04, 10:54 PM	A handful of soundtracks off the top of my head: Myst III: Exile Good mix of fantasy and "industrial" music without sounding too modern or slipping into techno. Sinbad Legend of the Seven Seas A solid adventure score without themes the players are likely to recognize immediately. The Rocketeer Pulpy, rousing adventure music. Minority Report Noir-ish John Williams and less recognizable than the Indy scores. Hellboy Good blend of action, pulp, and classical music.
Laiqualasse 08-18-04, 03:56 AM	Pirates of the Caribbean and Gladiator soundtracks are both good for that swashbuckling kind of feel. You also might want to check out Symphony X (especially the New Mythology Suite) for some classical/rock music that's fantastic for big boss battles.
LelolithR 08-20-04, 05:54 PM	Nightwish (http://www.nightwish.com) I haven't made any thorough search but if I had to stop now I would be certain I have found want I wanted.
Phist 08-20-04, 06:30 PM	Eberron give you a chance to move away from the regular music. Something more modern is usually fitting. I'd use the Matrix themes, reloaded in particular. But that's just because that's the way my group is.
Joni-san 08-20-04, 08:21 PM	As usual I have to recomend the Full Metal Alchemist O.S.T. It's just filled with musical goodness suitable for Eberron. You could also check some other Anime O.S.T's. They Might Be Giants also has a few tunes that are suitable. O Tannenbaum is a good example, it has this sad feeling to it.
Anfillius 08-21-04, 02:02 PM	The classics (Indiana Jones, SW, LotR) are and will always be great for wilderness adventures, big battles, and boss confrontations. But I also love the idea of more "modern" sounds, especially in Sharn, which is more like present day NYC than your typical 14th century London. "The Matrix" is a good idea, and I would like to suggest "The Fifth Element" for Sharn or adventures on the lightening rail and other "modern" locales. There is also some very good music in "A Clockwork Orange" that combines classical and futuristic music very well. "Cantus" by Faith and the Muse is a good bet for most any situation as well.
Honeycakes 08-23-04, 12:19 AM	Originally posted by The Rooster An Eberron soundtrack will be coming out with the upcoming Sharn book. A short CD was being given out free at Gencon. --H.Cakes
araelethe 08-23-04, 10:26 AM	I’ve also been listening to Leonard Bernstein - The Final Concert, featuring 4 Sea Interludes by Benjamin Britten and Symphony no. 7 in A major by Ludwig Van Beethoven, while running my Forgotten Forge play by post adventure. Very dramatic with wonderful bits of nuance and texture. Recommended for Eberron adventures for all scenarios. - Araelethe
araelethe 08-23-04, 01:09 PM	Originally posted by Honeycakes A short CD was being given out free at Gencon. --H.Cakes Honeycakes - Do you have any details on the nature of the Eberron audio companion? Is it synthesized, orchestral, rock (The Traveler Forbid!), or an amalgamation of genre? Was it composed by troupe of players or one composer/ arranger? Or is this top secret information? Just Curious! - Araelethe
Amaril 08-24-04, 11:59 AM	I use background music in my games, too. My personal recommendations for the Eberron feel are Giants: Citizen Kabuto, The Mummy (Jerry Goldsmith), and The Mummy Returns (Alan Silvestri). I also recommend for general D&D The Official Rune Soundtrack, Decent to Undermountain video game soundtrack and The 13th Warrior (Jerry Goldsmith) movie sound track.
Honeycakes 08-24-04, 12:49 PM	Originally posted by araelethe Honeycakes - Do you have any details on the nature of the Eberron audio companion? Is it synthesized, orchestral, rock (The Traveler Forbid!), or an amalgamation of genre? Was it composed by troupe of players or one composer/ arranger? Or is this top secret information? Just Curious! - Araelethe I honestly haven't had time to listen to the CD yet :rolleyes: You can get more information on the "previews" page: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/iw/20040815a&o=dnd/iweb Go to the Sharn: City of Towers blurb. --H.Cakes
Arianna Greenleaf 08-31-04, 09:49 AM	A short CD was being given out free at Gencon. Did anyone listen to this Eberron sample CD yet?
Honeycakes 09-01-04, 12:23 AM	Did anyone listen to this Eberron sample CD yet? We finally listened to it! It is orchestral, sort of John Williams-like. Very cool, movie soundtrack type background music. The composer has a website, www.d2world.com. His name is David Davidson. Hopefully WotC will over the music to download at their site sometime soon. . . --H.C.
ZiD 09-01-04, 08:51 PM	Heavy metal fits for anything that deals with death and destruction... mainly large battles, with lots of minis, and lots of dice!!!! YEAH!!! excited
Edymnion 09-01-04, 09:08 PM	Anything by John Williams will be ideal.
The_Declaration 09-01-04, 09:16 PM	my pick: Minority Report X-men 2 Hellboy Pirates of the Caribbean
Dex The King 09-01-04, 11:41 PM	I don't know what is best, but here's what I use: Kill Bill Vol. 1 Any of the Matrix films I'm going to use the soundtrack from Hero (great movie!) as soon as I get it.