Battlefield 1942 Theme (Original 2021 Version)

[@GameMusicCollective]

If Battlefield 1942 ever gets a remake, this should be the main theme! Hälsningar från Helsinki :)

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Game Music Collective! Nothing ever beats the trumpet at 1 min 29 sec in your version.

[@Justdigit2]

Sorry.... How good this version may be..... Your version is my all time favorite.... That drum session is epic.

[@KingTairun]

One of the best Game soundtracks ever, no other version beats the original.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

Chads: Every Battlefield theme is a good theme

[@iceintheair]

@@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling ok brainlet

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

@@iceintheair Damnnnnnn what I do to you

[@tondavanha2594]

agreee

[@trainknut]

"Wait... Joel Eriksson? no... it can't be, he's been missing for 20 years..." 0:15 *"HE'S BACK!"* Modern gamers most likely don't know who this man is, hell, even most Battlefield players have forgotten his name. But they all know your work. Whether they heard it in the original game, or a KZbin video, or a part of it in a trailer, or if the first time they ever heard it was in Battlefield 4, virtually everyone who has played an FPS game knows this theme; it stands alongside Halo as one of the most iconic from the last three generations of gaming at least. However I know the theme from one game in particular, and it's the only game I'll ever think about when I hear this tune; Battlefield 1942. I have been whistling, humming and tapping to this theme, for literally three quarters of my life, and to this day... _I still can't get it out of my fucking head_ Thank you for creating one of the most memorable and annoyingly catchy themes of all time. Also, for the record since probably nobody else remembers them, I'd just like to also thank you for the _other_ scores in Battlefield 1942 - particularly the menu music, which I swear is still quietly looping somewhere, deep in the back of my mind.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thanks for those nice words Arctic. You've been there from the start I hear. Glad you like the menu music as well. I hope to be just a bit less invisible now. I heard from someone that a composers life starts at 40 ;)

[@SplendidCoffee0]

Dude, the menu theme and victory theme deserve the same amount of recognition the main theme rightfully gets. I am still humming them to this very day.

[@slerbahuuli]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL I just wanna say something to you too.....thank you. I was a lonely kid back-in-the-day that had interest only on cars and driving games. One classmate of mine once invited me to his home with few others, where we played the original Battlefield 1942. At that day i realized that i was pretty good in FPS shooting games and my (new) friends think'd the same. The same day i had new friends and i wasn't lonely anymore. But, i don't remember anything specific about that day, except this theme. And this theme brings up the memories. I have kids of my own now and every now-and-then they ask me "dad, what is that song that you are constantly whistling??? Sounds like a war-related song". Really, thank you for this absolute masterpiece.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

@@slerbahuuli Thanks man! Glad it takes you back to such a good day in your life.

[@Elintasokas]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL Yeah, now remake the menu music too! The trombone stuff (falls, etc) in it is great.

[@crynetsystemsde]

I can't believe that I'm listening Battlefieid original theme remake which written by original composer. Thanks a lot.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thanks. It was a pretty sudden idea and was fun to revisit this track. Then it felt a bit hard to really make it like the original. Found myself competing with myself 20 years back.

[@crynetsystemsde]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL at first I thought not only it sounds, feels like the original track, but also newer and upgraded. It surprised me so much. Great work. By the way, I'd played your work on Piano. If you interested, please visit my uploaded video pages. Apologize for sudden advertising.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

@@crynetsystemsde Hey you got skills! I always wish I had three hands when playing this on the piano.

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL You improved MASSIVELY from 1942. Words cannot express how amazing this remake is.

[@elvinsamadov7439]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL Man, I can not believe this is a official account. Because, this music is legendary. Isn't this channel supposed to be verified or popular?

[@TheDoctor1225]

Son of a gun! I was eating while this was playing and my food turned into a C-Ration!

[@ZT2ExtinctAnimals]

Remastered BF1942 music. Remastered BF1942 content with BF Portal. What a time to be alive.

[@qqb0t]

This shit gives goosebumps, so many good memorys connected with that song

[@CelestialMashups]

I grew up with this game in particular and you did great work! I even listened to the unreleased stuff and I must say it deserved Game of The Year 2002 just for the work on the music alone. You rock! You are awesome! Thank you!

[@jonhjeltman9691]

All those hours watching a loading screen with this score.. Amazing.

[@OrionRing]

ITS THE MAN HIMSELF! This song is surprisingly very good for its time back then, definitely when its the first battlefield game ever.

[@DimitrisKrommidas5]

Your fellow composer Johan Soderqvist did an excellent job with your theme in Battlefield 1 and it's expansions and Battlefield V and it's expansions.

[@swepsycho2646]

This theme never gets old!

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

Joel probably doesn’t age, his talents gave him immortality.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

lol

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

1 month later i return to hear the beauty of iconic nostalgia.

[@cofi024]

Truly a song that brings me right back to my childhood, sitting in front my PC, 7 years old and opening and watching the intro to Battlefield 1942

[@johntyfleming4581]

Some of the comments on this thread have seriously made me smile,, inside and out,, we are all here because of a singular event.. tack joel

[@TheFautzin]

the only song I've never forgotten in my life. greetings from turkey

[@johntyfleming4581]

dude i hear ya,, it is an unforgettable track , be well brother..!!!!

[@alfredo5709]

I can't believe you're the composer of probably my favorite game theme. As others have said, I have been listening to this theme at least every few months since probably 2007 so yeah, it meant a lot for me. I have just read your comment where you said EA doesnt even credit you in BF5 and wtf (i'd love to know why) also no one ever mentions it about BF5s main theme (or BF1) but THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK THE SNARE DRUM OMG, it was the essence of the 1942 soundtrack and no other BF game had it.

[@mrbalsemgosok]

All Hail Joel Eriksson!!!! The best theme ever, period..

[@Texasmule]

When games made you feel hyped asf from just the main menu, wish cod and bf returned to music like this

[@raygun1414]

Holy crap the quality is so good my ears couldn't handle it. Goosebumps all over!!

[@Akillesursinne]

Jag var 12 år gammal när Battlefield 1942 släpptes. Jag och min pappa spelade demon till speled på Wake Island, och när hela spelet släppte så minns jag hur den här musiken, i kombination med den för den tiden slående intro-animation, gav mig såna otroliga rysningar att jag minns det än. Både jag och min far spelade i varsin klan under spelets storhetstid och jag har många glada minnen från den tiden. Tack herr Eriksson för ditt bidrag till min sena barndom. Det var fina år, och en mycket fin låt!

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

baserad pappa

[@Z.O.M.G]

bro every fucking note is perfect, this is perfection

[@BuffaloSpring]

Hope something like this is in the next Battlefield! Absolute nostalgia👍

[@slendydie1267]

One of the most iconic soundtracks for any game. It's up there with the Halo theme and "At Doom's Gate" simply amazing

[@Castorman54]

Medal Of honor Allied Assault theme was amazing as well

[@RogerBravo12]

Oj! Hur har jag kunnat missa det här?! Favvomelodin i favvospelet, fast deluxe edition med extra krisp 💖

[@stanskiii]

This is just amazing…. every time. Much love

[@oniku_7103]

It's good timing the composer of the original Battlefield theme come back when the latest Battlefield is coming up in two days... Thanks for your great work!

[@Dr.KarlowTheOctoling]

Technically you can play 1942 ONLY on Portals and have this blasting.

[@serhatozturk8917]

Too impressive, too sensual, too glorious, so heroical. I can't describe these emotions with words. When I was young, I started playing Battlefield 1942 and then other BF games followed this childhood session. In almost every BF game this song emerged differently and I got goosebumps. Now I see that legendary composer of this awesome song recomposing after 20 years. We grow up too much in 20 years. I feel honored because my childhood intersected with the first Battlefield games and this song. Thank you Joel Eriksson for beautifying my vita.

[@Ibby_Official]

You’re a legend bro, Salute.

[@Windwalker85]

One of the best music themes ever, completely on par with movie music from Hans Zimmer. Bloody well done, my good Sir.

[@sinisterisrandom8537]

Prob should get youtube to give you the official artist role thingy

[@pow5244]

I got my first PC at 14, and Battlefield 1942 was released the same year. So many good memories from all the LAN parties in my friends basements. I even arranged a battlefield compo at a bigger lan party in Bergen, with this theme song blasting on the speakers in the arena :D Stor takk fra Norge!

[@lukasbareman2595]

a song many grew up too, thx Eriksson ^^

[@Amathusukx]

I've been PC gaming for over 20 years and in all that time I've never had my breath taken away by such a superlative piece of music, Joel Eriksson you a fucking genius.

[@qui-gonsgin8747]

These are one of the finest tracks to listen to, in the video game world and beyond. Your work is very appreciated!

[@SteelFlesher]

The best theme song ever

[@ryeguy0508]

I love this song. Truly the perfect song for war.

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thanks man (I guess)

[@VoltSh0ck]

We're just a few days from the Reveal of Battlefield 6/2021, it's only appropriate to listen to the OG. Thank you for remaking this beautiful masterpiece, nothing but respect.

[@ak86db]

and still givin me goosebumps every time the trumpet starts such a great song for what was once such a awesome game

[@maddylmaz4627]

Jesus christ, i though you were like 80 or something everytime i saw your name in the bf cover arts, really well done dude you are our childhood :D

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

I felt like 80 when I woke up this morning. Thanks for the nice words Madd.

[@maddylmaz4627]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL ahh damn now i upset my best composer, i got scared for life :(

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

@@maddylmaz4627 oh, what? Haha. You did never upset me at all Madd. It was a fun and very nice comment! Thanks again.

[@maddylmaz4627]

*relieves visually 😮‍💨*

[@maddylmaz4627]

@Joel Eriksson Btw its really nice to know that the guy i enjoyed his music for years is actually a pretty cool person and still in contact with his audience…I hope you are doing well in these difficult times, also much love from Turkey

[@yousefsh7949]

This is the best music I’ve heard in the 17 years of my life 🔥 this music makes me want to go back and play the original game ❤️

[@mr_mickals5657]

Brings a tear to my eye comrades

[@CptEngage]

You, Sir, are a Legend.

[@harshgupta1154]

Sir you are a legend.. you have made our childhood worth remembering. This masterpiece of yours will never fade from mine or any 90s kid. Salute to you sir

[@danvercillo]

Just found your remastered track. Like a lightning strike through my body. A rallying cry for team work, glory and survival.

[@johntyfleming4581]

Dogs bollox this tune,, just superb,awesome,brilliant and above all fucking marvellous...that may cover it..😉👍👍👍

[@RidgeRacer]

Absolutely insane! So glad I found this, the Battlefield theme has stuck with me ever since I played the original BF1942 in 2002, you have no idea how much this revisit means to me.

[@beyondreamtime420]

That loading would be a killer with out this sound track.

[@kar98k_gr]

As a BF series gamer , the least i can say to you mr Joel , is a BIG Thank you

[@SplendidCoffee0]

My dad got Battlefield: 1942 in 2002 when I was 4 years old, and it is one of the earliest games I can remember playing. That was one game that we could always play together, and we both adored the soundtrack. Your music always got me hyped up as a kid, and it still hypes me up to this day. We would hang out on the main menu for a few minutes before playing a match just so we could listen to "Slaughter" to get ourselves pumped up for the game (by the way, a remake of that piece at some point would be awesome, but its all good if you don't want to). I am glad that I stumbled across this amazing remake of the original theme. Here's to you and your amazing work, Joel!

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thanks for the nice message Splendid Coffee. Tell your dad I said hi.

[@SplendidCoffee0]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL will do!

[@Vault22_arg]

You are the true mvp man, this song will remain for YEARS as the true battlefield song

[@zioone12]

Thank you for this beautiful original melody. It made the long loading time while playing bearable.

[@LykanVarion]

Used to absolutely TORMENT my big brother to let me see him play this.. Just every day I saw/heard him play, I begged to watch. Few times I was managed, this theme was playing every so often.. One day, he finally gave in, he gave me his BF1942 to play, since I clearly enjoyed it.. Ever since, this has followed me everywhere, even one of the first things I did to improve my 'guitar ear', was to play this track. First the melody, then the rhythm section.. And I still rock out to this song at times, for good times sake.

[@lon242]

Salute to you composing this masterpiece, Mr. Eriksson 🫡 It evokes feelings of bravery, gallantry (0:15) and patriotism... as well as unease and uncertainty (1:36). And finally, perseverance and glory (2:42). A perfect military theme. It's been playing in my head for years since I first heard it as a kid - not only when thinking of Battlefield, but when I'm consuming anything that has to do with WWII, whether it's a movie, book or documentary. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way either. I've also enjoyed the many renditions of your theme other composers have come up with over the years for the Battlefield games. I live in Guam and especially appreciated Ian Livingstone's Battlefield 1943 theme, as I felt it captured the tone of the Pacific War very well. Then there are Battfield 3 and 4's dubstep/electronic remixes which were also pretty cool in their own way 😅 Nothing tops your original composition, but I just think it's great that the theme turned out to be absolutely timeless. All that said... thank you for coming back to us with this remaster! 🫡

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thank you Ion242 🙌

[@johnm3180]

This is the best Battlefield theme song I have ever heard in my life. This is perfection and thank you for your hard work !

[@AvarikVonNom]

I'm surprised I ran into this only now, great work Joel! This truly feels like a properly remastered version of the original, it maintain the same mood and tune so very well. :D

[@AmurProject]

This is the best game soundtrack of all time! Thank you for the masterpiece, for childhood memories, for a new sound.

[@johntyfleming4581]

LEGEND AND I STILL DRIVE IN MY CAR TO THIS!!!!!!!

[@susanissajoke]

Careful. Battlefield and vehicles have a bad history together

[@johntyfleming4581]

@@susanissajoke lol , this i understand..😂👍👍

[@BidouLaloge]

I used to listen to this song on my Mp3 while playing paintball with my friends. Thanks for bringing this high quality version!

[@BlackKorv]

I can’t believe this is a thing. I’m also astonished that KZbin hasn’t recommended this to me earlier based on the fact that i listen to the original and its variations almost weekly. Hell I even have a shitty self made version uploaded myself and I’m only found this now in march 2022. I’m happy i did find it tho since this song simply put a masterpiece above all others to me.

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

Man, all I can say is thank you. You have no idea how many good memories I had with the Battlefield 1942, and this song just makes me proud to grow up with the Battlefield series starting from 1942. This soundtrack represents Battlefield. So sad too see what the franchise has become.

[@meowsandstuff]

One thing I'd love to hear is a version of this with the violins in the intro pushed back a measure; just like in the original. Otherwise, this is absolutely perfect!

[@cybersquire]

This theme has brought a smile to my face and an ache to my heart for almost 20 years. This is far more than a Video Game theme, it’s just great music. Thanks for this awesome update!

[@paramonia]

Joel ur a genius.

[@goldcobra5661]

best theme for all bf series

[@4Leka]

Thank you! Haven't found a high-quality version of this online before. Boy have I missed it! The Battlefield 1942 OST is for me the most iconic soundtrack of all time along with Rainbow Six Rogue Spear OST. It is so glorious, uniquely recognizable, yet simple enough to be stuck in your head.

[@Kambei_Seven]

10 BF1942 T34 tanks from 10! That's great! Just wanted to said - THANK YOU for your work on battlefield music!

[@vovanez92]

О да, этот трек не забыть. Как я его услышал впервые - отложился в памяти на всю жизнь. Вот что значит работа профессионала - создать трек, который будет приятно послушать и 10 и 20 и 30 лет спустя. Спасибо большое! И данная обновлённая версия также прекрасна!

[@xherdos400]

Ah yes BF1942 one of the first Games i have played on the PC when i was a little Child... Such Simple and yet Fantastic Times, this Theme stuck for such a long time in my head.

[@Rhygoonn]

20 years later I still remember as if it were yesterday when I had a good time in the menu or on the loading screen just to listen to the music that made me excited, for me there will never be a better version than the original Battlefield 1942, even though I must say that this new version has been quite good, and faithful to the original, Thank you for creating it and sharing it with us, You are legendary!

[@SoldiersAtWar11]

AHHHH the nostalgia! Thank you for one of the best OST for a legendary game!

[@ryan6224]

This is my childhood best game 1942 theme!! I never forget when I started it first time , this song just amazing! legend never die. Thank you Sir 😋

[@Lance3015]

so glad they took the original theme idea over to all other soundtracks. but this one are pure childhood memories xD my first drawings in kindergarden 20 years ago were tanks and stickmen with red and blue lines over their heads carrying guns haha

[@TheDoomSlayerOfficial]

One of the best themes I ever heard ! So powerful, so epic, so beautiful, so heroic! Thank you for this masterpiece Joel! This will live forever! ❤

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Thank you!

[@loerdchen1]

Awesome since 20 years. This song accompany me from the beginnig of Battllefield! Thank you JOL for thousands of hours filled with your music!

[@Cyenjoyer]

Much love for sharing this, wishing to see more of your works on KZbin if you can !

[@steve34566]

Very super!still my favorite game to this day!❤

[@inspiration7]

ok, this music is beyond brilliant! Thank you Joel

[@warlust_gg]

Thank you for creating this iconic theme Joel 🥰 Also, Happy 20th Anniversary Battlefield, 1942 was my first entry into playing this fantastic franchise, i've had so much fun over the years.

[@adevborxe]

just reminds my childhood days

[@alextiagunov2748]

Joel, you are the GREATEST composer! This music gives me so much inspiration.

[@BlueBrazen]

Thank you very much for that piece of art. Seriously it brings me back memories and several emotions. Goosebumps with the first notes! thank you sir, you are a genius. Greetings!

[@frederickJC]

Thanks for making me cry :D We're all craving for music from you!!

[@Mackan_rex]

Ett mästerverk. Det är något förtrollande med den där melodin, den sätter sig på hjärnan och försvinner nog inte förren man är död. Tack!

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Haha. Man vet inte, den kanske stannar även om man dör.

[@Mackan_rex]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL Tvivlar starkt på det ;)

[@Storiann]

This is awesome. Thank you Joel!

[@Slipknotxvans]

it somehow moved me to tears.

[@nunomira]

Very Good! One of the best games that I play! And the sound track was one of the reasons! Keep going!

[@Vacharidis]

Masterpiece, equal to national anthems

[@nny3907]

Great work! Thank you for making this masterpiece! love from czech!🇨🇿

[@RMJ1984]

Now if only Battlefield 1942 could get a proper well deserved remake. Lets face it, it was the real, the best Battlefield, the way has only gone downhill since then, it's time to bring war back to its peak.

[@johntyfleming4581]

I had to collect the car from gettin a service,,yes i had this playing on the way out of the garage...😆😆😉 , I wish i still had my trumpet after all these years cause id give this a rattle no sweat...

[@clashcon11]

Thank you, this is beautiful. It keep bring me up in the down times, this theme encourage me to keep the spirit up. Thank you Joel!

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

Glad to hear it clashcon.

[@Gia0310]

You make me cry with emotion with this new version. So many good memories. Thanks for everything sorry for so little

[@grilleFire]

Can't get enough of this theme!

[@AnatolianPiano]

wow nice ! I love that ! Better than 2022 version.

[@johntyfleming4581]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mynistrh3ll]

Thanks very much sir, this one is still one of my favorite Battlefield tune! This one was used in during the loading screen if i remember right? :D Anyway thanks for your music still have it on my phone between Pantera and Iron Maiden. haha PS: do you have also the one in the intro please? Which gives me chills each time i listen to it! :)

[@mehmetakifkilic95]

This is what battlefield sounds like. Good job. What happened to unreleased tracks? Did you make them? Why they wasn't used in game?

[@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL]

I made them for the single player campaign, but that was scrapped in the final turns.

[@mehmetakifkilic95]

@@Joel_Eriksson_aka_JOL It's an honor to talk to you.

[@thelidlesseye]

Thank you so much for this awesome tune. I listen to it every day. :)

[@alinusgheiming]

[@NoXeB1995]

Thank you man for creating this, this is iconic piece of music and will always be remembered!