Esteem
Civilization V: Gods and Kinds
"... it's one of those rare soundtracks that is incredible all-round: artistically, emotionally, thematically, and contextually. Those who have played
the game should definitely explore the game's folders to find this gem waiting for them... the musical legacy of the game and its expansion is worth
celebrating."
Overall Score: 10/10
Chris Greening, Square Enix Music
Civilization V
"The music is quite understated and gorgeous, with some of the best Civilization music ever in the series."
Jonah Falcon, Gamestooge
"The soundtrack is quite impressive."
Marius van der Merwe, Lazygamer
"The music deserves special mention here."
"hauntingly beautiful passages of music..."
"It all heightens the feeling that Civilization V is taking you on a heroic odyssey through history."
Rob Zacny, GamePro
"excellent music..."
Steve Butts, The Escapist
"wonderfully composed soundtrack..."
Denny Markovic, Palgn
"The music is excellent..."
Troy Goodfellow, Gameshark
"Amazing Soundtrack that never gets old... absolutely fantastic..."
Angry Joe, The Angry Joe Show
"The top-notch soundtrack fits each culture perfectly... This is one game where the soundtrack was not an afterthought."
Vince "Moesha" Massa, ActionTrip
"You will also be captivated by Civilization V's ....serene soundtrack.... classy...gorgeous and diverse ..."
Kevin VanOrd, GameSpot
"...epic soundtrack... the expanded visuals and immersive audio invite would-be kings to take up the reigns of power and forge a mighty empire...
Audio: 25/25.."
Benny Rockefeller, AssociatedContent
"The music is brilliantly composed and the sounds of war are better than games like Starcraft 2, spanning from the caveman-like weapons of the ancient
age to the giant mechanized infantry of the future age."
Aggrogate
"...lush soundtrack..."
Steve Tilley, The Toronto Sun
Awards
Beyond Earth
Brave New World Awards
"Best Soundtrack - Orchestral / Cinematic" Runner Up
"Outstanding Production - Game Publisher"
Brave New World OST sited as contributing to Take-Two Interactive winning this award
"Outstanding Contribution - Ensemble" Nomination
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Choir - Scramble for Africa (Civilization V: Brave New World)
Civilization V Awards
Best Original Musical Score - VGChartz
Best Score, Runner Up - Square Enix Music
Best Use of Licensed Music - The Edge Awards 2010
Reviews
Civilization Beyond Earth Original Soundtrack
Game Music Online
"a must-have score for those who are attracted to sweeping epics, both in games and in film… The score is a seriously impressive one: vast, epic,
and beautifully executed."
Emily McMillan - Game Music Online
Movie Music UK
"Beyond Earth is one of the most impressive game scores I have heard in quite some time, and really reinforces the fact that we should be
increasingly looking to game composers - especially people like Knorr, Curran, and Grant Kirkhope"
Civilization V: Gods and Kings Original Soundtrack Reviews
Square Enix Music
"Michael Curran and Geoff Knorr have embraced such freedom while taking the series' music to a new level. Civilization V: Gods & Kings expands
wonderfully on their already accomplished original score and whether appreciated for its numerous individual highlights or as a collective whole,
this soundtrack has an amazing amount to offer. In fact, it's one of those rare soundtracks that is incredible all-round: artistically, emotionally,
thematically, and contextually. Those who have played the game should definitely explore the game's folders to find this gem waiting for them. Take-Two
Interactive should also consider giving the music for Civilization V a true commercial stand-alone release - the musical legacy of the game and its
expansion is worth celebrating.""
Overall Score: 10/10
Civilization V Original Soundtrack Reviews
Square Enix Music
"The Civilization V soundtrack represents a massive development in the series' original music. After being in the dark ages for so long, the series'
music has undergone a renaissance with rich orchestral performances, authentic ethnomusical elements, and immersive interactive variations. Sound
director and lead composer Michael Curran, in collaboration with additional composer and orchestrator Geoff Knorr, clearly put an immense amount of
effort into this score and the results pay off. This soundtrack is highly accomplished and, though still very exclusive in its availability, absolutely
worthy of stand-alone listening."
Overall Score 9/10
ScoreNotes
"...a soundtrack experience that will take you to a different time and place...If ever you've had a romanticized outlook toward historical times
and a "what if" frame of mind, than this score will appeal to you in all the right ways."
Final Score 8.5/10
Interviews
Civilization V Interviews
Square Enix Music
Interview: The Orchestral Music and Interactive Sounds of Civilization V
Score Notes
Getting Civilized With: Michael Curran and Geoff Knorr
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Behind the Music of Civilization