Angels2200

As some of the old-timers on the forums might remember, a few years ago I posted my thoughts on what a musical score to the Angels 2200 story might sound like. As a Xmas treat for the fans, and also just for fun, I have recently scoured my vast soundtrack collection to find pieces that I think best match my ideas for the Angels soundtrack. Below is the mix I have created, along with the music sources and a brief description of why the track was used. I have the zipped album for download. However, it's a modestly large file (~65 MB), so if you'd like a copy, post here or PM me and I will send you the link. Hopefully, this will give you a nice mix to listen to as you read the comic.

Album: Angels 2200 - The Risae Campaign
Total Time: 58 min

1) The Terran Navy: A triumphant piece that lauds the might and majesty of the oldest and largest space-born military. Source: Wing Commander Soundtrack

2) Alliance Anthem: Brass and bells sound-off in a solemn salute to the United Systems Alliance. Source: Macross Plus Soundtrack

3) Memories of Home - Kid's Theme: Thoughts of her family is what anchors Kid's spirit, and allows her to maintain a last shred of innocence. This gentle piece paints a comforting picture of the French countryside Francesca longs to see once again. Source: Spirited Away Soundtrack

4) For Her Father - Hammer's Theme: A driving and determined piece underscores Hammer's goal of carrying on her father's legacy as a pilot and military hero. Source: SOCOM II Soundtrack

5) Proud Yet Weary - Quetz's Theme: The slow but dignified guitar gives voice to Juanita and the burden placed upon her by a noble family tradition. Source: Metal Gear Series Remix

6) Marine - Loser's Theme: The solid rock of the Icebreakers, Rebecca's theme is a firm, steady march with a touch of the gentleness she showed towards her lover, Whiskey. Source: Backdraft Soundtrack

7) Green Lament - Whiskey's Theme: While she is often jolly and carefree, Whiskey's story is ultimately a tragic one. In this piece, a Celtic-style lament mourns Mary's sense of profound loss. Source: Battlestar Galactica Soundtrack

8 ) Quiet Rage - Bubblegum's Theme: An eerie, mysterious theme with a hollow, solo voice tells of Mitsabi's dark urges. Low undertones summon her into the shadows. Source: Tenchi-Muyo Soundtrack

9) Prank War - The Duel: A fast, intense piece follows the Icebreaker and Corona squadrons as they duel for victory in the Prank War. The music builds to a final crescendo as Quetz has her fateful collision with the Outcast. Source: Unearthed Album

10) In the Shadow of the Plague: A lonely boy's voice sounds, weeping for the loss of the males in the Genetic Plague. Drums rumble in the distance as a reminder that the Galactic Civil War continues on even as the people grieve. The music ends with hope and defiance as the women who remain strive to move forward with their lives. Source: Medal of Honor Soundtrack

11) Rebel Attack - The First Battle: Ill-equipped but fanatical rebels attack the Outcast and the Icebreakers are given their first taste of real combat. Source: Transformers Soundtrack

12) Exploring the Arroway: Creepy, ambient music follows the Icebreakers as they explore the derelict vessel. Source: Zork Nemesis Soundtrack

13) Self-Destruct Activated: Heavy percussion ticks down the seconds as the Icebreakers flee the Arroway and come under attack by ambushing rebels. Source: Resident Evil 2 Soundtrack

14) Love Unspoken - Kid and Hammer: Piano and strings play a mournful duet as Kid believes Hammer to be dead, and Hammer regrets not speaking out about her growing love for Kid. Source: Brotherhood: The Lost Loved Ones Soundtrack

15) Always Watching - OSI Theme: Low, mechanized voices provide the foundation to this dark choral piece that reflects the cyborg-infested and secretive Office of Special Investigations. Source: Transformers Soundtrack

16) The Battle for Risae: Tribal drums and ancient Mediterranean instruments are featured in the story's finale as the Outcast fights against the arrogant and cunning rebel commander. Source: Battlestar Galactica Soundtrack

17) Heroic Cannon Fodder: An uplifting and bittersweet piece ends the album by hearkening back to what the Icebreakers were intended to be, and what they eventually became. Source: The Island Soundtrack



(PS: Yes, RocketGirl, I used a piece from the new Battlestar Galactica as Whiskey's theme.... Please don't kill me. )

Yer just lucky that it's almost Giftmas.

I know it's somewhat cliché, but I've always held Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" to be a highly evocative piece... trying to think exactly where might be effective to place it though. Good call with the MoH and Backdraft pieces, too.

I would like to humbly request the download link please. I will reread the comic once I find some free time

edit: Just noticed how old this thread is, it's a wonder i didn't notice it before

I think some YouTube links to these songs would suffice.

I just flipped through here briefly; I didn't spend much time looking at the individual songs. I wish I had!

JanH: I'm out of town right now, but I'll send you the link later this week when I get back home.

ZP: Eh, I'm too lazy to look up the stuff on YouTube. Also, I'm willing to bet some of them are a bit too obscure to show up there.

OK, I can try and look them up this weekend then.

Thank you,
No hurry really.

Well, I'm definitely not in a hurry. So no wurry there.

JanH: I have PMed the link to you. Let me know what you think.

Thanks for that,
the songs are very well chosen, and I can't even imagine how long it must have taken to find fitting songs.
My favourite is "Hammer's theme"
I must say that it adds a new dimension to the comic.

Link? What link?

I can haz?

Link has been PMed to you.

Wow...those are really good! I can't even imagine how long you would have had to look for them!

*adds to playlist*

Hmm...Exploring the Arroway sounds very suspiciously like the background music on the Dead Space game website....