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SafetyThird
Feb Member 2020

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I’m very stunned that most of the responses don’t include the songs that were composed for the quest: One Piercing Note. Considering there are just a handful of songs that truly speak to the player, all of them pale in comparison to what “The Abbey” brings to the table. This track is one of the few songs that tells you a story as you play it.

Picture a young and brave adventurer hailing from a kingdom to the north, renowned for saving countless lives and rumored of even defeating a powerful demon. This adventurer has set their sights on a kingdom within the Kharidian Desert, hearing tales of untold treasures and mighty foes to slay. During their visit, they hear tales of a place of worship, where they could find treasure and salvation, and thus the adventurer heads off to the outskirts of the city. They noticed the sand shifting and turning ever so softly, almost as if were living, and a man piercing the sand with his javelin as it moved. Confused by the actions of the man, the adventurer stomps on a mound of sand, and waits…and waits…Nothing interesting happens. Slightly embarrassed and bewildered, the adventurer journeys forwards towards the ruins, only to be stopped by the same man. The man, supposedly a “Strykewyrm Hunter” tells of what lies ahead, an old Abbey that has stood the test of time. Curious, the adventurer ventures forward and sees it in the distance, The Abbey of St. Elspeth Citharede.

Then the track finally plays as the adventurer comes closer to the entrance of the Abbey..

The Adventurer looks on to the structure of the Abbey, visible cracks and wear from the harsh desert has taken its toll on the once great Abbey, yet by faith and will alone, it stands boldly and ready to withstand anything else the desert has to offer. A true marvel and relic from an Age when faith was stronger. Before the Adventurer could finish taking it all in, a sister appears running from the gates, calling out for the adventurer and so their quest finally begins…

19-Nov-2017 00:31:14 - Last edited on 19-Nov-2017 00:42:23 by SafetyThird

Yelnoc
Feb Member 2012

Yelnoc

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Book Of A Thousand Songs
Runescape has become a daily respite from the stress of work for me, and the music relaxes me and makes me smile! While I've not officially unlocked the song in game yet, I did seek out Runescape music to download and play while driving to/from work. The first time I heard it, I was swept away by the "journey through Geilinor" and felt true contentment and sheer thankfulness for Runescape and what it has meant to me these past 6 years.

Venture has been a favorite, such a happy song! But Book Of A Thousand Songs really captures the essence of the game.

19-Nov-2017 01:46:22

Yelnoc
Feb Member 2012

Yelnoc

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Book Of A Thousand Songs
Runescape has become a daily respite from the stress of work for me, and the music relaxes me and makes me smile! While I've not officially unlocked the song in game yet, I did seek out Runescape music to download and play while driving to/from work. The first time I heard it, I was swept away by the "journey through Geilinor" and felt true contentment and sheer thankfulness for Runescape and what it has meant to me these past 6 years.

Venture has been a favorite, such a happy song! But Book Of A Thousand Songs really captures the essence of the game.

19-Nov-2017 01:46:23

Runite Drill

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My favourite piece of Runescape music is Scape Bold .

As a composer and long-time player, I find this piece a bold and creative reimagining of the original theme. The way that the melodies and harmonies are augmented with such ease and skill, along with excellent instrumentation, reflects an optimistic future forward. The music is explorative and does well in a modern setting to capture the sense of grandness and adventure that Runescape sets you on. The variation on the main theme also provides nostalgia back to the early days of excited wonder as you logged in. Simply put, the music is pleasing to listen to.
This piece has a place on my playlist of inspirational game and movie music.


Besides a variation of the main theme, my runner up would be Warrior's Guild .
This calm piece of music invokes a sense of hope and optimism as it builds. As a former brass player, the brass in this piece is really well done. The harmonies are well crafted beneath the melody to create filling piece of music that sounds good.

Very good work on the music crafted so far. I have a great appreciation for the effort that goes into creating over 1200 unique pieces of music! Keep it up :)
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19-Nov-2017 02:36:22 - Last edited on 19-Nov-2017 02:37:15 by Runite Drill

Gwyndolynn

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Seems I'm late to the party.

How does one choose only one song? I'm a relatively new player but Runescape has become a staple in my week. But if I had to choose it would be "Lament for the Hallowed". A haunting melody, that fit the mood of the quest quite nicely. As nerdy as it sounds, occasionally I'll lie in my bed listening to the music and live the events in my mind. Runescape music has always been a source of inspiration and respite from the world.

Easily one of the best qualities of the game!
REIGN OF JUDGES:
Title of Liberty

Minigame Autopsy V3
Wilderness Autopsy V1

19-Nov-2017 04:45:13 - Last edited on 19-Nov-2017 04:57:42 by Gwyndolynn

DarkDoomOrb
Dec Member 2023

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The Chosen Commander remains my favorite after all these years. The Chosen Commander represented a suppressed race and a tyrant god, in a dramatic act of such blasphemy that one truly had to win or forever perish.

While I often appreciated Temple Desecrated from the outside (having never yet had the levels for While Guthix Sleeps), that track received later remixes. The Chosen Commander in its Jaws-like horns still evoked the battle of the god's throne room, agility and ranged, at the end of a mysterious road to help a minority. Agility has always been and will remain my favorite skill, and The Chosen Commander of its unheard of lightning crossbow that defied pre-Invention times and pre-The World Wakes times unleashed a spark in the night of a magnificent city I'd love to see revisited.

I remembered I'd quite a time chatting with the audio thread back in the day when these classic song remakes were just beginning to appear.

(I'm not gunning to win, but I did want to express my appreciation and thanks.)
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19-Nov-2017 06:04:22

ratrabbit2
Jul Member 2017

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My favourite one is Dream, it makes me remember my childhood and all the good memories I have from that time. First time I listened to it I was about 12 and didn't even know english, I've learned most of it thanks to RS . I can recreate most of the npc sounds back then, the joy of surviving to the highway man, me and my friends wandering to the wilderness, etc. Those were really good times for me and whenever I listen to Dream I get a feeling of going back in time with no more worries than enjoying RS. It was hard to choose as I remember many classic songs but this one really brings a tear to my eye. Thanks for all the good memories, for the dreams that came with the game and that now are a reality. RS has been one of the greatest experiences and has given me more than just hours of gameplay. For this and many other reasons this game will always be in my heart.

19-Nov-2017 07:05:53

Ny333

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Scape Summon. I like all the Scape tracks but this one added something on top of the regular scape tracks.

Also can you tell your website team to get their shit together? When I clicked on "forums" on the news post it took me to the forum's main page and it took me ages to find this since there was no QFC or anything.

19-Nov-2017 10:38:31

Therok
Jan Member 2011

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By far, my favorite has to have been "Autumn Voyage".

It always put me in a trance-like state, then would awaken me as it became more up-beat again. I'd sometimes find myself just wandering around, really doing nothing constructive - just exploring, only to be bounced-out of a day-dreamy sort-of-state, and not really realizing what I was doing or where I was going.

Ahhh, those were the days....

19-Nov-2017 10:52:53

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