"Not only will the game include original compositions, it will also include licensed performances of pieces by the old greats (Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and company) as well as contemporary greats like John Adams and soon-to-be greats like Christopher Tin." - IGN, Civilization IV

"...and its original score packs an emotional wallop, especially as the Chargers' defeats mount after a 2-2 start." - LA Times, It Happens Across America.

"I can't say enough about the excellent soundtrack..." - Matt Slagle, Associated Press, Civilization IV

"Christopher Tin created a remarkable work in the expression of the most extreme and subtle of emotions." - Cinefonia, The Origins Of Stitch

"Special mention goes to the music, which is shockingly good." - Yahoo Games, Civilization IV

"Honorable Mention: Civilization IV - The main theme from the hit sequel is a unique "World Fusion" kind of sound, part African Drums, part chanting, part orchestral, that really calls to mind the epic sweep of the title...the original music definitely deserves a nod." GameSpy Honorable Mention, Best Music 2005, Civilization IV

"From the early bleeps and bloops of Pong and the simplistic tunes of Duck Hunt, Gauntlet and OutRun to the sophisticated compositions found in Advent Rising, Myst, Civilization IV and World of Warcraft, the performers synchronized their music to projected video images." - Washington Post, Civilization IV

"The game music and sound effects is one area where Civ IV succeeds without question. The introduction song, Baba Yetu, is absolutely beautiful and so catchy that I almost don't mind the excessively long game load times because I get to listen to the music." - Gamerz-Edge.com, Civilization IV

"One of the key highlights from tonight's concert was Sid Meier's Civilization IV, where the orchestra and African choir vocals provided a rousing interpretation that was both bold and beautiful. This track was a pleasant surprise and welcome new addition to the [Video Games Live] set list." - Music4Games, Hollywood Bowl performance of Baba Yetu

"It even has great music on the start scene, which sounds just like something from the Lion King yet - somehow - awesome." - Eurogamer.com, Civilization IV

"...the music really steals the show. From the opening choral piece to the subtle nation-specific diplomacy music, the entire score of the game lends a strong sense of culture and feeling to the game... The music and Leonard Nimoy's voiceover work are amazing." - IGN, Civilization IV

"The sound is equally good, from the combat and game sound effects to the professionally done, and strikingly beautiful, soundtrack." - Game Shark, Civilization IV

"Bright notes in the production abound, not least of which is Christopher Tin's soundscape, a truly wonderful mix of gospel voices, pensive strings and a perfectly placed, Coplandesque solo trumpet." - jamesweggreview.com, Freedom Summer

"Musically Civ IV stands out, with original pieces like the main theme rubbing shoulders with Bach, Mozart and Beethoven. Indeed the main theme has a haunting quality that fits the mood of the title screen fully." - Silicon-Fusion.com, Civilization IV

"No game's opening musical score has ever captured my attention like this one." - GamingExcellence, Civilization IV

"The intro music, for starters, is particulary great." - ToTheGame, Civilization IV

"Civ IV also presents itself well with a distinctive title-screen track that recalls the music of Disney's The Lion King...." - Gamespot, Civilization IV

"The title track is an awesome, up-beat song that is definitely the highlight of the soundtrack..." - Amped IGO, Civilization IV

"...the soundtrack in Civilization IV is one of the most soothing, fulfilling and fitting I have heard in a video game yet." - ActionTrip, Civilization IV

"Special mention must be made about the first thing you encounter in Civilisation IV, its wonderful music. Right from the moment the menu screen loads up the player is treated to an array of evocative and wonderfully arranged melodies." - Ferrago, Civilization IV

"The musical score is also exceptional. I don't know when I've enjoyed in-game music more, especially the introductory music." - Gamezone, Civilization IV

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