Best Relaxing and Meditation Strategy Game Music - Best Paradox Games Music To Relax/Study/Work To

Thousands of hours have been spent listening to these songs. They are some of the most beautiful and diverse in gaming and music history, and I would like to sincerely thank the wonderful and brilliant composers at Paradox, including Andreas Waldetoft, for their unique and astonishing creations. Here is a playlist that brings songs from the ancient era to the space age and beyond, and I hope you get as much joy from these as I have. I have attempted to the best of my ability to bring the most relaxing and soothing songs from each game, but some are admittedly faster and louder than others - yet all still as wonderful as the last. This is also why some games have more soundtrack than others, especially in the case of Stellaris, because the songs are longer and rarely include battle tunes. I have deliberately left out battle soundtracks altogether.
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Timestamps:
Imperator Rome: 00:00:00
00:00:00 - Olivari
00:04:12 - Oceanus
00:08:06 - Elegy
00:13:05 - Cleopatra
00:17:22 - Red Sun
Crusader Kings II: 00:22:53
00:22:53 - England Anno 1066
00:24:51 - The Forest
00:27:23 - Wilderness
00:30:27 - The City of Birka
00:33:47 - A Simple Song for Commoners
00:38:56 - A Tuscan Night
00:43:07 - The Ballad of Maria
00:46:11 - Florence
00:48:42 - Komnenos
Europa Universalis IV: 00:50:56
00:50:56 - Open Seas
00:55:02 - The Sound of Summer
00:57:57 - The Snow is Coming
01:01:22 - Eire
01:03:45 - Travel The New World
01:07:00 - Birthplace of the Renaissance
01:11:39 - Birth of a Global Empire
Victoria II: 01:15:51
01:15:51 - Europe Anno 1850
01:22:33 - A Day At The Court
01:24:17 - Countryside
01:26:24 - Handel This
01:27:50 - Johans Waltz
01:32:33 - Queens Scherzo
01:34:08 - Death of Prince Albert
01:38:56 - Buckingham Palace
Hearts of Iron IV: 01:43:09
01:43:09 - Morning of D-day
01:48:10 - End of the Tour
01:51:26 - Comintern Theme
01:54:05 - The War Ends
02:00:21 - Confederate Flags
02:04:10 - Song for the Children of WW2
Stellaris: 02:10:55
02:10:55 - Creation and Beyond
02:19:21 - Deep Space Travel
02:26:42 - Faster Than Light
02:33:21 - Alpha Centauri
02:38:31 - Genesis
02:44:33 - Gravitational Constant
02:51:33 - In Search of Life
02:57:33 - Riding the Solar Wind
03:04:43 - Sigma Tauri
03:10:17 - Spatial Lullaby
03:14:27 - The Celestial City
03:20:15 - Distant Nebula
03:28:09 - The Birth of a Star
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[@zh4rdy957]

Don't know if anyone noticed, but this goes in historical order, great attention to detail

[@AndysTake]

Appreciate it :)

[@gelosoor4281]

yeah I also noticed that! LOL really Andy has made an awesome collection! thanks to him...

[@OmegaTrooper]

Imperator: Rome ... gone too soon.

[@crassustheelder9665]

NGL I’m that annoying guy in most Paradox announcement videos that asks about Imperator Rome

[@Jacut]

Could have been a phenomenal game with more content after the Marius update...

[@fabianjopia]

​😅😮😮

[@AHappyCub]

Imperator: Rome will always be in my heart

[@bradpenstone515]

Man Paradox really NEVER misses on soundtracks do they? Also this mix is a completely baller thing to listen to while playing Diablo 4. Thanks boss

[@j.robinward2988]

This has become my go-to classroom soundtrack for when students are working independently. Also great for grading papers!

[@AndysTake]

Oh wow, as an educated teacher that’s awesome to hear! ❤️

[@StefanoImperial]

Bro had one job and did it perfect

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

I'm currently reading a Philosophy & Economics book which goes in-depth on business men and influential thinkers from medieval times to the victorian era in history. The music selection in this video is perfect for me to listen to while reading this book so thanks for the upload.

[@ezekielrojas2362]

What's the name of the book? I'll probably buy it, or at least get the pdf

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

@@ezekielrojas2362 “The Worldly Philosophers: The lives, times, and ideas of great economic thinkers”. The author is Robert L. Heilbroner.

[@johannesbusma1467]

I look at this, Yeah, I`ll try it..... Me after I hear the songs of Imperator Rome - a game I have never played - HOLY DAMN! This is wonderful, thank you for the huge amount of work

[@AndysTake]

Ah that’s so good to hear, this is indeed something very special! So glad you liked it, my friend!

[@linkgrinmbn]

Imperator Rome has perhaps the best soundtrack of the games, but it's not the best of the games, but I still do recommend it

[@ianholland4285]

Paradox knows were sitting there for hours maxing grain or unity so they gotta keep us hyped. A1 soundtracks every time.

[@TTV5]

Every song ever made throughout history playlist!

[@AndysTake]

You know it!!!

[@mememeister6995]

01:43:09 - 02:10:55 Kinda weird hearing it without: *click* *click* *click* *vroom* *sonar* *click* *telegram* *click* *swoosh* *clapping* *yelling* *click* *marching* *click* *vroom*

[@AndysTake]

Haha true!

[@augwin1804]

Giraffes are heartless creatures

[@juanfextLOL]

@@augwin1804 hahahahahahahaaa

[@danieldebruijn2107]

Recently discovered this 'hidden gem', amazing! It reminds me of the ANNO soundtracks (which i love because i played all of ANNO), but i've actually played none of these. Thanks Andy, for making this!

[@kihohoki3382]

Such beautiful collection to play strategy games with and read history. Been playing age of empires ranked games for days none stop and this playlist has helped me keep focus and admire strategy games in new ways.

[@christopheradams3271]

These soundtracks are STUNNINGLY good! Thank you for your take, Andy!

[@cedo3333]

Best soundtrack ever even if we miss some beautifull music :(

[@Yidz]

Chill beats to relax/conquer world to

[@jm-thew1se-]

Great playlist. Clean mindset for gaming and working. Thanks Andy!

[@asunraychan]

A great playlist for working.

[@AndysTake]

Glad you liked it :)

[@---zx9so]

Thanks!

[@danielpaun9651]

Extraordinary !

[@joeschannel7776]

Großartig!

[@SoapheadPog]

Great for my stream!

[@warfire1411]

nice music to play call to arms

[@stanisawlewicki7275]

Thank you youtube algorithm for showing me this.

[@ericobmusic]

this is a fantastic mix! you masterfully organized each song to flow into one another perfectly! I have only played Stellaris and Crusader Kings II before, but now I am thinking I should play the others too! They all have such great OSTs! Thanks!

[@AndysTake]

Hey, I’m glad you enjoyed it!! :D they’re such amazing soundtracks, each and every game!

[@Mayy00nnaise]

ey, ik its late but HMU if u wann play if usee this, im a fan of HOI4 and imPerator rome

[@ENERGYMAXXING]

This is bussin

[@LevelUpOST]

Nice ! :)

[@allurbase1000]

This is a beautiful playlist! You've got excellent taste in curation.

[@AndysTake]

Thank you so much, such an amazing compliment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, friend!

[@tamiloxd7168]

EUIV is the most complex game, but i love more CK2 and Imperator Rome. However, i will always be in love with Paradox soundtrack on their games.

[@Bay_den_vu_tru]

wow, these soundtracks are like the evolution of people, they get modern and modern

[@MedjayofFaiyum]

I need an updated version of his :)

[@nordanalves2103]

Muito obrigado pela música 👍

[@JasonLudeli]

Lol I clicked on this playlist to work to without even realizing it was your channel! Great job in curation. I've only playing Stellaris and CK3 of the main Paradox developed titles but I gotta say that Imperator Rome has some amazing music. Might nudge me towards picking it up.

[@AndysTake]

Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@karayigitnijerya]

its not ck3 its CK2

[@guccicoupons]

I only wish you had "In Taberna" from ck2 in this, but it's great regardless.

[@olli4153]

Hey Andy, there is a little mistake in the timestaps: It starts with "Domine" and "Oceanus" is actually "Olivari". Thanks for the great video!

[@AleksandarStefanovic]

Having this in the background while I play CIV VI (because the repetitive Maori soundtrack is driving me insane), and there are moments when I forget that I'm not listening to the official CIV VI soundtrack, it fits so well...

[@Drake_B_Wicker]

A certified hood classic.

[@stevencass8849]

Just found this Andy, and it’s great, BUT!!! It’s missing Paradox’s best soundtrack-EUIII.

[@Azorame]

Sometimes I wonder if I play paradox games for the music or for the best gameplays never conceived in game history

[@hmmmmmmmmm7267]

Sometimes I lament that not many of my close friends are into strategy games.

[@vedranbileta8346]

This is great! Could you do more music from non-space games, and less from Stellaris (as there is kinda a disproportion between them)? In any case, thank you!

[@AndysTake]

You’re very welcome! Yeah, what exactly did you have in mind? :)

[@LoreSquid]

The CK2 playlist part has a very curious bit of artwork. I can recognize both romanian and polish flag colours on it, but the castles (and especially) the knights seem to be western European. As well the Red-and-Gold quarter-parted flag with two crosses seems spanish in design/motif and the knight's cloak has a welsh dragon on it. As well, the red-and-black fleur-de-lis on backgrounds seems french-inspired or somewhere northern italian. And that castle feels like I've seen it before, it looks as imposing as Dover castle but it's not that one. Andy, could you provide the link of this artwork? I'm curious if it's a compilation of motifs from all over medieval Europe or if the author just liked the various colourful patterns and didn't intend any signifiance with them.

[@AndysTake]

For sure mate, and thank you so much for watching! I loved your quick analysis of the artwork, very interested to hear more if you find anything out! Here is the link the page I found it from: wallhere.com/en/wallpaper/1726605

[@LoreSquid]

@@AndysTake I did some digging. It's from this art concept showcase and it's supposed to be Arthurian Camelot with an inspiration from general fantasy. Which does seem to be going for my second guess on a mash of styles without much symbols¬ magazine.artstation.com/2019/12/legend-of-king-arthur-challenge-environment-design-winners-interview/

[@AndysTake]

@@LoreSquid That’s awesome! Thank you for looking into it. I really love the artwork, so it’s cool to know more about it :)

[@imperatorgub6681]

Andy, where'd you get these wallpapers? They're awesome. Particularly looking for Imperator and Stellaris.

[@FluffMango]

I don't think Paradox itself has an official collection, but their game files do have them inside. Other than that, I have to just google and hope I find a high res one lol.

[@unserkatzenland8884]

Reminded me of Kasachstan 🇰🇿 national anthem, rule Britainia~~Britain rules the waves...down south to the Dixie or sth like that i don’t remember.

[@AndysTake]

Thanks for watching :) which one reminded you of the Kazakhstan anthem?

[@unserkatzenland8884]

@@AndysTake comintern theme, a very militarist marching song.

[@AndysTake]

@@unserkatzenland8884 very true, love that theme

[@dichebach]

Great mix. Will be soothing for my death bed.

[@dichebach]

You gotta plan ahead bro!@ymlee5407

[@etipsbellum771]

''Genesis'' part is most replay? kinda surprise

[@xavierroyer5044]

Is souind of summer also in skyrim?

[@albertoyustevela7368]

I miss Vic3 British soil

[@KentoKei]

Imperator: Rome had so much to live up to, but sadly a botched release and abandonment didn't help it, not to mention its release between two big paradox game releases, Stellaris and Crusader Kings III

[@h4wk_0]

1:47:42 the best

[@Maxistanca]

Comintern theme is just something else Confederates flag too

[@AndysTake]

You’re absolutely right, comintern theme is epic af while CF is so heartwarming haha

[@george4821]

I'm ngl to you, not including Empire of the Sun is a CRIME

[@konstantinlivotov7331]

fav part 2:20:00

[@Justigo]

Is this Copyright-Free?

[@franpizarroooo]

48:42 NECESITO SABER TOCAR ESTE TEMA...

[@relunxet]

The best is EU4 Birth of a Global Empire music

[@FerdarPleaseSubscribe]

I accidentally fell asleep to this