Journey to Rome Part II - Rome Total War Original Soundtrack - Jeff van Dyck

The Rome Total War Original Soundtrack was composed by Jeff van Dyck in 2003-2004. It features vocals by Angela van Dyck, and bouzouki and mandolin by Saki Kaskas.

[@samthompson4624]

"GODS BE PRAISED, the WALLS are TAKEN"

[@nastrael]

THE DAY IS OOOOUUUUURRRS!!!

[@dusk6159]

THE ENEMY GENERAL IS KILL'D!

[@alexkerr5804]

FEAR MAKES A HOLE IN OUR ENEMIES HEARTS

[@Jafroboy]

​@@alexkerr5804home

[@arenorth8816]

"Units march!" *HAIL*

[@parsman9914]

AYE!

[@iceintheair]

legionary cohort, praetorian cohort... romes finest. testudo

[@luciusaureliuscommodus6520]

[@NoName-mm5of]

@@parsman9914 фарту масти

[@ninjartist36]

"UNITS FORM TESTUDO!" HAIL

[@-_Hatred_-]

3 dislikes from Brutus, Pompey and Vercingetorix.

[@whatamidoingwithmylife4108]

Any good and true Brutii should be able to jam to this masterful music. The same, however, can not be said for the bastard Scipii, those filth have become more Carthaginian than Roman.

[@Tetsulot]

"Prepare the Legion. We will do the old way."

[@superhooper9490]

All hail darkside🤘

[@twintalks8774]

The most iconic song in this playlist

[@budakbaongsiah]

This and Melee Cafe

[@crljump]

yeah, a true anthem for this game

[@dusk6159]

Mayhem, Forever and Divinitus are testaments, but this, probably, manages to be the most iconic of them all.

[@jayerbee7147]

Nah Rome total war is.

[@vikoman69]

15 years pass, and I still feel in the skin the epicity with that songs

[@Danymok]

The entire Rome Total War soundtrack is so amazing that English breaks down

[@benpendrey3040]

to this day, still hits hard.... so good

[@laszlokiss483]

"Today the carrion birds feast! But they shall feast on the flesh of our enemies; not on good, Roman flesh!" "Brave Romans to a man!" "Anyone of you is worth more than any number of them!"

[@jameshenrysmith]

That third one was racist and xenophobic.

[@Bramandin]

ngnl that sounds pretty fascistic

[@postblitz]

@@Bramandin Because it is, in origin i.e. Fasces which symbolised power and jurisdiction.

[@kebabdefender49]

@@Bramandin Its because Romans invented fascism. All for the empire, nothing outside the empire. Mussolini was just a popular bald politician with a huge ego that tried to repurpose it for the modern times and failed miserably at that. Both Roman Republic and Empire were nations ruled by rich, jingoist and xenophobic generals. They had everything you can expect from a fascist government, from citizenship classment (Patrician>Pleb>Freedmen> Slaves) to all aspect of life being centered around military. They saw themselves as the rightful rulers of the world and would conquer their neighbors for simply existing, they either assimilated or purged all nations and people they subjugated and they were SO racist that they would've made Himmler ashamed. Overall 11/10 empire, would like to see them rise again.

[@rory6860]

​@kebabdefender49 Fascism is different than what the romans practiced. While both the Roman ideology and Muslini's Facismo share aspects of ethnocentricism and militarism, they have many differences. The biggest and most obvious difference being the economic and social policies. Fascismo, which is typically mistaken with nazism which was inspired by it, was filled with socialist policies. That being said Fascismo has more in common with rome than it does with Nazism despite Nazism being directly inspired. Italy under mussoloni was nowhere near as racist as Germany was and largely incorporated non-whites from its colonies in a more imperial system rather than outright wanting their extermination like the Germans. My grandpa's both were young during the time and were east african.

[@gaklenobi6862]

I went to study abroad at Rome back in college and whenever our bus returned to the city after a day trip somewhere, I played this song when I caught site of Rome/was in the city. Indescribable feeling, this music is glorious!!

[@budakbaongsiah]

Nice.

[@General_Cheese6]

That sounds hella epic

[@ciaotiziocaius4899]

I can't stop laughing imagining this music while viewing the horrible outskirts of Rome with their ugly 60's housing

[@GenghisKhanBruseySkyz]

I would do that

[@yaakov6399]

reading this comment gives me the feeling of a reddit post

[@nyxnox2135]

The fact nobody looped this for an hour yet is a crime!

[@Chirchy]

Well, get on it.

[@nyxnox2135]

@@Chirchy sorry, incompetent

[@rawpotatofella9654]

@@nyxnox2135 just press the loop button

[@birdmcrandomsux]

you have failed the senate mission and have had your reputation lowered with the senate.

[@hennynoirdesign]

I have logic. I will get on it

[@jamescpalmer]

Time to march bois, bring the legionnaires.

[@yakul4410]

"Units! Await my orders!" "Haah"

[@Zygmunto]

cinge

[@catthomas3097]

THE 14TH LEGION IS BY YOUR SIDE

[@serpounce.]

9th Legion Hispana awaits your command sire

[@madavarams268]

@@Zygmunto cringe Barbarian spotted. Boys, lets show the might of Rome to these germs

[@rickzor2700]

"Those men over there are the Scippii, all I see is dead men".

[@kalender4176]

"And remember they may have the moon people on their side but we have lovely hats. Those hats will shield us from their fearsome gaze!" Soldiers: *confused cheering*

[@laporkae753]

Almost 20 years later but still amazing. Even modern big AAA games do not have such perfect mix of music and gameplay. Thanks to entire development team and musicians like Jeff and others. RTW will remain in my heart forever❤

[@pkstudios744]

Those string sounds complete it perfectly

[@miguelleite3510]

IMPE IMPE IMPERATOR Salvete socii mei hanc partem musicae amo et obiter salutamus omnes imperii nostri Romani et Caesar Gaius Iulius Caesar notior imperatore Augusto et imperatore Marco Aurelio vita imperii Romani esto

[@jawafreak230]

Veni, vidi, vici.

[@athenon4183]

Gallia est omnis divides in partes tres quarum unam incolunt Belgae, aliam Aquitani tertiam qui ipsorum lingua Celtae, nostra Galli appellantur

[@ahmetberkayozturk795]

Veled damin Amin

[@Kijanek_]

Ave

[@ThoriberoCaroli]

Salve! Assentio! Et salutemus Josfredum de Fossa. Vivat!

[@guybowman3986]

Angela's voice is hauntingly beautiful!

[@JJ-vp3bd]

What's her full name

[@alejandrodlacierte737]

​@@JJ-vp3bdAngela van Dyck

[@riganatos6]

I’m 28 years old . It was the first game I played .. and still I have nostalgia for it . . IMMORTAL GAME!

[@HappyFunHell]

Quite possibly one of my favorite pieces of music ever

[@TheImperialSenate]

I used to listen to this song non-stop as a kid, as it reminded me of the Byzantines and the Fall of Constantinople for whatever reason. Good memories.

[@iceintheair]

the reason is in the title

[@the_noober2432]

Yeah this reminds me of the old good times playing the game

[@lul-lol6554]

Me too

[@mirceazaharia2094]

Reminder: the last vestige of the Roman Empire DIED FIGHTING. The very last Roman Emperor died amongst his soldiers, blade in hand.

[@Mrkabrat]

@@mirceazaharia2094 If I recall correctly he was attributed to have said "The city has fallen, yet I still live", then took off anything that marked him as emperor and lead one last charge

[@team56th]

Let us not forget how much Saki Kaskas's string solo adds to this track - Rest in peace, we shall remember him forever

[@aratekhcryptekgardiendesto1873]

Ave Caesar Morituri te Salutant.

[@swaggybaum6992]

aut non

[@edas1315]

"Battle is an easy thing, what is hard is the look on your woman's face when you are a weakling! But I do not see anyone here who needs to worry about that!... "

[@maxim13able]

xD

[@thecheeselord5943]

A certified hood classic right here

[@jerrythebaum4388]

UNITS. ........MOVE OUT.

[@arjunanil6792]

Rome demands victory from you generals..todays our day!!

[@emrecanarduc4378]

you are a legend Jeff thanks for my childhood

[@voltaire7297]

The first time I fought a Roman faction as the Greeks this song played, it’s such a banger it almost had me rooting for my enemies.

[@0saker]

"UNITS DOUBLE TIME!"

[@JosefStalin1]

About three thousand years ago, the largest empire of the ancient world was born in a swampy area on the banks of the Tiber River. At first, only a handful of people lived on the mosquito-infested hills, but a few centuries later the Romans seized the entire territory of modern Italy. And not only. Where once there was a hotbed of malaria, an empire grew up, owning fifty provinces.

[@willnash7907]

...and all so that Debrah from Kentucky can take a photo throwing up the V sign and pay three and a half euros for a small water.

[@arfyego0682]

@@willnash7907 You're darn right lmao B) #waterfordebrah

[@TheChreezyy]

in my opinion the best piece of music in all of total war games ! brings back so many childhood memories

[@mh_da97]

Legionnary First Cohort !!

[@WARHOG.]

RAM!

[@aulus3792]

@@WARHOG. RAM?! Move to the gate!

[@paulbowen2684]

Romes Finest!?

[@georgemorley1029]

Comments are right - the song hits home even harder when you're in the Mediterranean and you can see Roman ruins around you. The history seeps up out of the ground at you!

[@lucasmartin4379]

Still an electric pulse goes from my head to toes when i hear this. My general on the Pyrinees was Lucius Messala. He just decided to go throught the mountains and then 3 different Iberian armys collapsed into his men. They survived. They won. And in the most decisive moment of the battle, when just a few members of the general unit were alive, Lucius galloped along the front line surrounding his infantry, blowing the horn, with this masterpiece in the background ensuring the morale of his last men was infinite. Dude... that was so epic i even cry when i replay this. Thanks Jeff, and glory to ROME

[@lowerlowerhk]

The bus ride to Rome when I visited Italy for the first time was epic because of this piece of music.

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

"Consul! Caesar has crossed the Rubicon with his army!" Theme:

[@T.A.M.A.S]

1:11 gives me chills... 😍🙏🏻

[@andrewharris1674]

I’ve played this entering more than a few ancient cities around the Mediterranean now - Rome, Volubilis, Petra, Caesarea Maritima, Nimes. It never gets old.

[@lul-lol6554]

„Units March!“PURE NOSTALGIA

[@DeezNutz-o1x]

Beautiful piece of music, should be used in a film. RIP Saki Kaskas

[@vengrywot3625]

Звук детства

[@65kasara]

ГАСТАТЫ!!!!

[@agentgosdepa9432]

@@65kasara Ве...литы....Принципы! Принципы! Наёмные гоплиты!

[@СергейГавриленков-ф5п]

@@agentgosdepa9432 ВАЕНАЧААЛЬНИК

[@agentgosdepa9432]

@@СергейГавриленков-ф5п КРИТСКИЕ ЛУЧНИКИ!

[@magistermilitum1206]

ЛЕГИЈА IX ПОД ТВОЈА КОМАНДА!

[@happycompy]

My favorite track in the game. BANGER.

[@overlord1037]

Absolutely Siren-Like and enthralling, purely stunning and even greater to vanquish foes with - original Rome - Spartan Overkill. Thank the Universe for Angela and Jeff!!

[@pavelplay4628]

1:08 Когда идёт огромная твоя армия все в ширенгу в построении черепехой штурмовать Корфаген,и ты видишь что их там тоже очень много и вот вот начнётся полное мясо,Трек очень мощный)!Спасибо этой игре я ощутил 2000 года

[@theodorsik]

This bender started playing, you starting moving your forces. YOU WERE A GOD!!!

[@morganfitch8325]

This is a fine day to be a Roman going into battle! Every day is a fine day for a battle when your heart is set on doing your duty! Today, we go into battle against the Britons: men both mad and brave in equal measure! The enemy have aid, though! Their allies - if they deserve to be called as such - stand ready. Ready, probably, to run like chickens away from the pot! This is the last battle! This is the end of the war! The enemy are trapped in their last bolt hole! They must defeat us here, or perish from the world! So, let us send them howling into the afterlife! Let us take their city! Let us crush them, so that they are only recalled because our triumph here is recalled! They cower behind their walls, and pray for help! They slightly outnumber us, that much is true. And this means... very little! They have no stomach for war, I think! We must slaughter the enemy from a distance with missiles and wear them down! The auspices have been taken and, Gods be praised, nothing could be found to deny us victory today! With such portents, we need only march upon the enemy! Today, the carrion bird feasts! But they will feast upon our enemies, not on good Roman flesh!

[@spongeboi9899]

Unit, Phalanx formation!

[@ultralaggerREV1]

This song rocks HARD.

[@legsusmaximus6854]

Mars Bless Jeff van Dyck !!!!

[@jonshive5482]

Utterly sublime. Thank you for a glimpse into eternity.

[@tw1ck7]

Thank you Jeff. Truly masterpiece

[@MusicandGame23]

Glad Jeff was upload original composer for everyone trusted

[@pietrosmusi6348]

0:00 a peaceful day in the village, while children play and the sun shines 0:09 rhythmic footsteps can be heard getting closer and closer, while the sun is slowly covered by black clouds 0:29 the sun disappears, as blood drips on the ground, followed by loud chanting 1:12 after some time, the trumpeting of elephants can be heard as they stomp their way into the village, laying waste to everything in their path

[@UnclePockets]

Thank you for everything, Jeff.

[@haidtrussell237]

Jeff could we please get an authorised version of Warrior March that doesn't have the speech at the beginning? Your music stands alone without the need for the speech, which is a little redolent of ham and cheese. You evoke the Roman empire, whereas the speech evokes a kind of BBC cliche of Romans.

[@iceintheair]

warrior march is everyone but romans

[@tacticalpasta6691]

General speeches in this game are like nothings else. Roman generals sound like americans and it's fucking amazing. It fits suprisingly well. Romans were basically the United States world police nation of the ancient times. Patriotic, militaristic and all that. edit: removed "ur dumb" in the beginning

[@thomas.3650]

@@tacticalpasta6691 Yes, but Romans didn’t invade countries because they chose someone not keen to them. Plus if The us is the World police, it’s a very corrupt one at that.

[@vulcain9760]

Franchement un grand bravo j'écoute cette chanson toute les semaines depuis sa sortie. J'adore

[@집이좋다]

Best song of Rome Total War

[@republictrooper3663]

Imperator?.

[@Nicator_]

'Urban Cohort!' 'Units, await my orders!' 'Fire at will!'

[@NikolaiRanaunaut-o5j]

БЛЯ КАКАЯ ЖЕ ЭТО ОХУЕННАЯ ИГРА У МЕНЯ СЛЮНИ ТЕКУТ ОТ ОДНОГО ТОЛЬКО ВСПОМИНАНИЯ ЭТОГО БОЖЕСТВЕННОГО ЭМБИЕНТА

[@clankorn]

Да

[@BDV41]

По моему она была даже лучше второй части

[@keepreal107]

@@BDV41 полностью согласен

[@UFBUtifuleyes]

"We men, we men of war! Men of War!"

[@pelayocastillo4451]

"You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me."

[@jakegyllenrat4443]

Forward March!!!!

[@matthewturner2803]

Still, for me, the greatest soundtrack and the greatest war game.

[@ryusatottv]

Still a banger.

[@ZoraLavot]

toujours aussi bon à écouter

[@michaeltariga5285]

Everything is a banger geez.

[@ilyahuman7565]

Pure masterpiece

[@williama.3752]

I'm having litteral chills while listening to this.

[@jpvs14]

What a great Chidlhood we had!!!!!!!

[@sdwone]

This track is TOO good!!!! It's TOO GOOD!!!!!!

[@arthurpendragon7531]

Mr van Dyck you spoke right into my soul and joy came out in form of tears. This is a masterpiece.

[@heramaaroricon4738]

* hears "Imperator" * yells: *"ROMA INVICTA!!!!!"*

[@kalender4176]

Rome's Finest! Units march! Double time!

[@raraszek]

This is amazing. Finally an HD quality version

[@christopher8659]

1:11 Ange's vocals in this part are just otherworldy.

[@soos1885]

Roman History is just beyond.. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G

[@juancarlosgigena505]

amazing!! exist video " live" of this piece of art? thanks!

[@wf1675]

love this

[@paulrasmussen8953]

Wish they kept this for the intro in the remaster

[@HybridReal]

Jeff Van Dykes is John Williams but for video games. Majestically brilliant in every way.

[@f4lcontr]

"URBAN COHORT!"

[@kashaug1894]

Aaaahhhhh Nostalgia

[@krischan67]

My #2 after the Hellenistic victory music. It's played in battles before the fighting has started, so you might have not heard it that often in full so far. When I hear it in battle, I sometimes stop aggressions until the music has finished.

[@SilkySand-]

This song fucking slaps

[@deusvultpictures6550]

Teacher: “We’re going on a trip to Rome” Girls: Yay we love Italy Boys:

[@Knkr12]

So relaxing song

[@DerDieSkaSkie]

The battle is ours!

[@Jeda_Tragumee]

Why do I think about the Battle of Gaugamela when I hear this?

[@lowerlowerhk]

To this day I still haven’t met another music with the feeling that the destiny of the known world will be decided by one battle.

[@thecrimsonbubbles]

this track reminds me less of Rome the game and more of Time Commanders. brilliant show back in the day

[@alexkrycek21]

Favourite song from the game.

[@ВладимирПюро]

Нет, Ждеф! Эта лучшая музыка для игр когда либо звучавшая! Ты моя молодость! Ты тот, кто смог меня сломать!

[@maxim13able]

Best theme in game

[@shlebon]

I like song total war rome bar

[@sicthemutt]

This is the best song ever

[@arenvir3720]

I remember this was played only, when you really hat decent time to move your units before making contact with a much stronger enemy. Like 2 legion cohorts defending a city or bridge vs 1400 barbarians and stuff. As if the game wanted to tell you: okay caesar, what your going to do about this hu?

[@M-Maxentius]

´Militia Hoplites!´

[@ivanpopov2788]

Hardened linen. PVH glue with water. Layer by layer... Pteruges, yoke, thorax, furniture, and a lion head round plate in the chest. Then in white and red, and blue Seleucid insignia painted on shoulders. And ornaments around thorax.

[@Gospodin170]

Nice👍

[@maxim13able]

Feels like 300 Spartans march

[@juliomanuelsilvaaranda2795]

"Barbarian mercenaries"

[@SirDarthDragon]

Hire Move to roman settlement Disband Recruit Legionaires Profit