Civilization IV: "In The Beginning"

[@nitehawk86]

I think people forget (or likely are too young to realize) that this is the exact text and music from the opening of the original Civilization. Of course there was no speech, and the music was 8-bit digital. Such wonderful memories. Civ IV is almost old enough to trigger the nostaliga feelings now.

[@ConradJD777]

+nitehawk86 IKR?

[@Leyrann]

In fact, it fully is, for someone who is now 20 and hasn't played it for nearly 10 years.

[@nitehawk86]

Holy shit, Sean Bean is voicing the tech tree in Civ VI

Great game on Amiga 500 at the time :)

[@venum667]

Civ IV was the shit, I have at least 3000 hrs of it

[@ghereux]

in the perfect world Leonard Nimoy narrates every Civilization game ever.

[@evony666]

Wrong! Just everything. 😊

[@jamiehughes5573]

He lived long and prospered

[@ladendeer4428]

Its possible now with AI and mods

[@EvanSchatz]

Sean Bean rocks it too

[@VOIDSenseMusic]

Press F to pay respects.

[@ZiggyMcBoi]

F

[@tribubb5427]

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[@Morengamer]

F

[@MobiusLite]

F

[@evodmasters]

F

[@michaelmuller136]

RIP Leonard Nimoy! Humanity is poorer without you. :( May you LLAP somewhere else!

[@Ninja1Ninja2]

may we all live long and prosper

[@1024det]

He was the best. why have they not used morgan freeman yet? He would be great too.

[@deeds6193]

The phrase "Live long and prosper" is a blessing passed on to Civilization players from Mr. Spock; it is rightfully so that Leonard Nimoy narrated this installment. Thank you, Mr. Nimoy. El Shaddai \\_//

[@jamiehughes5573]

🖖

[@harrisonridgway6177]

...to build a legacy that would stand the test of time. Civilization' Chills. Every time.

[@Geenimetsuri]

Let's not forget the ...to unite the quarreling tribes, to harness the power of the land... part!

[@augustday9483]

Civilization IV lit a fire of passion in my heart for history and science. Nimoy's opening narration was superb, one of the best I've ever seen in a game even to this day.

[@garstoth]

My favorite role of his, may his legacy stand the test of time.

[@yaluckyboy]

I still remember watching this every time I started a new game back in Civ 4, I never skipped it it was just too awesome to not watch

[@lilredcutie0]

I absolutely love how they took the text and music from the Civ I intro, threw it on here, and had Leonard Nimoy read it. Epic!

[@sudosert]

Another of the great vocal talents has been lost this day.

[@Chuck-PK]

Been playing Civilization since the first one, even CivNet and all the expansions and always read through all the Civilopedia entries, it's what birthed my fascination with History. And as a long time Star Trek fan, hearing the venerable Mr. Nimoy narrate the original opening is just so inspiring for what the future might hold for humanity. God bless Leonard Nimoy (RIP) and Sid Meier, may he continue to live long and prosper 🖖

[@S7yx0]

When a good narration beats the best graphics...

[@thejdsgames1552]

Civ4 is an amazing game and Leonard Nimoy was a great Narrator. I hope more people play Civ4 games on KZbin to honour how good this game really is.

[@OphidianX]

This was my favorite work of Nimoy's.

[@ElJorro]

He was the most...human.

[@Bennamisi]

Civilization is the perfect example of learning and having fun at the same time. Simply genius!

[@PrinsPrygel]

RIP Leonard Nimoy. Still playing this game to hear his narration.

[@Kaden10]

I could listen to this on a loop for hours and never get bored of it.

[@TheAsharedhett]

"And now, there required but one more ingredient. A great leader, to unite the quarreling tribes, to harness the power of the land, to build a legacy that would stand the test of time; a civilization."

[@Jhoratio]

RIP Mr. Nimoy

[@ExpertExterminators]

2020 and I still play this game.

[@StoanPhrogg]

Same! I'll probably need to go back to Civ 3 next, now that one I *really* struggled with back in the day.

[@EduNauta95]

THIS introduced me into contemporary music.

[@EvanSchatz]

"But the sun shone upon the sleeping earth, and deep inside the brittle crust, MASSIVE forces waited to be unleashed" Nimoy is such a powerful actor

[@LazarSenović]

Can somebody link me the instrumental version of this? I know that this is from the original civ, but it's track is 8-bit which I don't like.I would much appreciate help...

[@vilgefortz3131]

3 years late, but here you go, its the first track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWyaJWJh9-CoKs I also did not find a single version without Leonard Nimoy, but only the whole sountrack as one video

[@LazarSenović]

@@vilgefortz3131 Thanks bro

[@PaladinLuke]

After rewatching this I can safely say Nimoy died in peace.

[@Spino2Earth]

RIP Ambassador Spock (Leonard Nimoy) You will never be Forgotten!

[@Stammer6]

This was a most logical introduction.

[@Flatscores]

Is there a video or audio available somewhere with the music only?

[@vilgefortz3131]

its the first track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWyaJWJh9-CoKs

[@MrSanderz08]

If I were a biology teacher I would play this video for my class on the first day of school

[@sestoman]

"Live long, and prosper"...

[@goingfortheone1]

Man this music is good. Actually really, really interesting and good. I would actually love to hear a real orchestra play it.

[@rleung2001]

RIP Leonard Nimoy

[@FlowKio]

The campaign of Civ IV is unparalleled I have yet to find another strategy game that dripping in this much production and quality not to mention the expansions that came after it

[@TeoTheAwesome]

This is so awesome it gives me goosebumps.

[@kayaking4autism]

@supeerme The theme sounds the same but instead of it being played by a PC Squeaker or an Amiga Midi synthesizer it sounds like it is a recording from an orchestra that played it. My hat goes off to this intro the best of the 5 Civs in my opinion. Wheras I didn't like Civ 5 much, crashed loads, the characters don't move (worse than Civ 1 IMO) and why can't I stack units anymore? Just out of interest I think they skipped over the bit between fire and meteors and the primordial soup.

[@BlackStar250874]

I just bought CIV IV (+Warlords/Beyond the Sword) from Steam. Having played every major Civilization version since early 90's, this is so nice to see again. Brings back memories. And of course, Rest In Peace, Nimoy.. CIV V was sadly a failure. Nice to see what VI will bring, because even today, IV is still stronger than ever.

[@Seawolf.Gaming]

I actually really liked what they added with Civ 5, but Civ 4 is still extremely solid

[@Sasuke81a]

My Cousin introduced me to this game and when I recognised Leonard Nimoy was the Narrator and I showed him the Credits and my Cousin didn't realise that he was listening to Spock all that time.

[@CatJago]

How to get this intro in Civ IV BTS? Because this only appear in the regular Civ IV in my pc but some people said that it also appears in BtS.

[@gianlucaborg195]

Live long and prosper Mr. Spock

[@gianlucaborg195]

Nostalgia boom to the best beginning

[@ala_negra]

I have Civ 4 + Expansions from GOG and I'm using the mod Better BUG AI but I can't watch this cinematic. Is there any way to activate it?

[@TheEmeraldMenOfficial]

I played this game and never realized Nimoy narrated this until now. I hear him now clearer than ever, and now I want to play this again. Sadly my disc is scratched up. Had all the DLCs too.

[@beatlesforever65]

I know I’m a bit late, but you’re in luck! It’s available on Steam.

[@Kazak999]

Reminds me of "Watership down" even same music

[@Apollon18]

actually this reminds me a lot of the original Civ intro

[@BlackVulpine]

That's because it is. The dialogue is the same.

[@Aristocles22]

Same music too. With actual instruments this time.

[@tastyentertainment]

dang, im addicted to this game!

[@Spino2Earth]

Me too :)

[@TeoTheAwesome]

@RichGilly when you start a game a window pops up and seconds later it will say "play" or something, if you wait it will start this movie

[@TheRealRaz909]

RIP!!!!!!

[@DenyTheFake]

yes, all the time!

[@0002pA]

*Baba Yetu starts playing*

[@term-827]

i want a version with just the music.

[@raylast3873]

Then you‘re looking for the original Sid Meyers‘ Civ

[@kvsaipawankumar7981]

@@raylast3873 Can you give me a link, I couldn't find the video with this legendry music

[@vilgefortz3131]

@@kvsaipawankumar7981 its the first track: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWyaJWJh9-CoKs

[@SkullHeroLord]

Does anyone know the name of the background music?

[@DavianJWolfe]

The very beginning sounds like the start to Deep Space 9. Star Trek References everywhere!

[@cavemantiger]

Excellent!

[@LetsFacetheMusicandDance]

And Civ 4 IS the legacy that stands the test of time. :)

[@ClanWiE]

R.I.P. :(

[@ShadowFox37]

How exactly do you get this to play again? I haven't had it play in years now...

[@RichGilly]

Why have I not seen this until now?!

[@Automatik234]

Why does this remind me on Seaman?

[@Storm_.]

Cause he voiced Seaman I think :)

[@JerryFreeman]

Tale of Earth's creation + Leonard Nimoy = Shut up and take my money.

[@mcnaughe]

Leonard Nimoy narrating the original introduction to Sid Meier's Civilization: Truly a Perfect Storm of nerdiness.

[@vitaliisavchenko8602]

2020 anyone?

[@StoanPhrogg]

Greetings, future man.

[@SkyratsvsSeachickens]

Thought this was going to be a documentary :(

[@ApollyonZKX]

What documentary is just 4 minutes?

[@sorryforprojectingmyparent6402]

is something wrong with frame rate?

[@StoanPhrogg]

This was actually a timed slideshow using an XML file and the audio playing separately. I think then-teenage me just recreated the thing by approximating the times in the file. But yes, it was always kind of choppy!

[@davidmccormick7419]

oh shit chills... I haven't gotten chills like that in a long time

[@blackflytr]

3:03 = saddam hussain?

[@FildasKirk]

Where in the game can I play this video?

[@danndann1958]

It was John Fink who played the first Doctor in the Battlestar Galactica pilot - everyone knows this.

[@outlawzgosu]

is that the bold guy or the pointy ear guy?

[@slaineify876]

RIP

[@elziacoralka]

I think you'll find he was The Orion Slave Girl in The Last Starfighter.

[@StoanPhrogg]

@supeerme Yup! It's awesome. Love the dramatic buildup at the volcanoes and mountains part.

[@kkejjbohner]

RIP Nimoy.

[@TheBanishedWind]

... Yeah, lovely speech, Xehanort, but STILL... (rip Leonard LL&P)

[@shamicentertainment1262]

HA I never knew nimoy did this!

[@ZaydinTTV]

Where in the game does this play? Because I have the complete version (vanilla Civ IV , the two expansions, and Colonization), and I don't recall this playing for me.

[@danyoutube7491]

I do remember it playing at some point, but obviously the famous intro for vanilla Civ IV was the excellent Baba Yetu song, so I can't figure out where it featured. Perhaps it came immediately before/after the Baba Yetu intro sequence.

[@umbrvalken]

​@@danyoutube7491It usually started before new games, I think specifically through "Play Now" iirc

[@fede98k54]

​@@danyoutube7491A decade and passing after the original question, this video should play when you start a game with standard settings, that is not a custom game.

[@sharonlowman8806]

Mr.Spock live long and prosper in Civilization

[@leonardcullarn2476]

RIP Leonard Nimoy

[@ZuluRomeo]

Hey, it's Paris from Mission: Impossible!

[@KOABandaged]

I'm not going to insult you... He was actually Spock, not the Doctor. I found my way to this youtube clip after spending 2 hours on the Star Trek wikia

[@misterivo4141]

JUST... ONE... MORE ...TURN...

[@robertyoung9364]

I love this. F

[@outlawzgosu]

Leonard Nimoy? whos that?

[@scottythegreat1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/boHToGiPfr6qiq8

[@ViktorKalashnikov]

2:05 I see what you did there.....

[@TheWriter0]

Lol comments are lol. Seriously, My entire experience with Star Trek is 2, maybe 3 episodes of The Next Generation, and even I know who Leonard Nimoy is. How the hell can you possibly not know?

[@koppadasao]

Dif tor heh smusma, Spock!

[@Rotarrin]

The music is irritating, but Nimoy's narration definitely lends an air of gravitas!

[@KOABandaged]

Sir Ian McKellen is still alive, and you might be thinking of Patrick Stewart.

[@Offspringdude999]

And so, out of thin air, life came into exsistence. Evolution logic for you.

[@XanthinZarda]

Not out of thin air, you silly goose. There was a whole process where by chance, molecules bonded together into a self-replicating organism, which soon gained a protective wall, which became the first cell, and so on.

[@UriahD85]

fuck I miss his voice in this game aye.

[@StoanPhrogg]

"You have discovered Fishing." Or was it "you have discovered Fission"?

[@Zylo587]

Holy shit.

[@zakuro8532]

"In di biningging!"

[@Aristocles22]

I like to imagine this as if it were narrated by Pee Wee Herman. HaHAAA!!!

[@thenameisjulyjones]

@heyeveryoneimcool this. Civ V lacks so much of the charm that made Civ IV great.

[@PunkNoodlez]

F

[@MenkaureBurns]

The good old days...

[@heyeveryoneimcool]

And lack of this crap in CIV V is partially why I don't like the new installment.

[@blackflytr]

i swear the guy looks like saddam lol

[@Paulwe1]

I fail to see your reasoning.

[@Paulwe1]

Dear God, I hope you're joking.

[@travislr85]

Because of God, out of thin air, life came into existence. Religious logic for you.