Rome Total War - 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.

[@wlaycook]

This score is so powerful. I remember playing this game and all its mods for hours when I was in middle school, circa 2004-2006. I even did a “documentary” using in-game footage and this soundtrack for my 8th grade history project. Absolutely blew the teacher’s (and the other kids’) minds. Went way overboard (other kids were building viking ships out of cardboard, etc…haha).

[@mirceazaharia2094]

The Roman Pantheon surely smiled upon you that day.

[@humvee7728]

and now i am planning to do that too

[@drinci]

@@humvee7728 Sounds really cool, I might do it myself if I ever need to a schoolproject like that.

[@SwordsmanMercenary]

Decisive battles on the History Channel used the Total war engine and music to present historical battles

[@cerrudmanuel]

awesome story, only fans will understand

[@GabiN64]

To me this is the most iconic Total War Soundtrack ever.

[@galilelollel9658]

Its the best. The most perfect. The Roman!

[@JB-xl2jc]

Rome and Medieval 2 duel in my heart. But in the end, whichever triumphs, I feel like I'm the winner because I got to fall in love with both.

[@KingZealotTactics]

Probably the best main menu music i have ever heard in a video game.

[@-_Hatred_-]

Yeah, but right after the HoMM 4😊

[@ЛюбовьАбусева]

Alongside with AoE 3.

[@williamgoo7621]

Until Doom Eternal menu soundtrack kicks in.

[@corwinusm.7875]

then hear those from Medieval 2

[@ahctlucabbus]

one of the best

[@yamnayaseed356]

Jeff needs to be back for any future historical titles. Empire just wasn’t the same without those epic tunes!

[@TheSonOfDumb]

imo Empire and Napoleon's subdued classical style fit their time periods. But everything else including Rome 2 Warhammer really needed Jeff's magical touch.

[@NetPathfinder]

Agree with Jeweled Skeleton. Empire and Napoleon had brilliant OSTs, very historically accurate. However, Rome 2, Attilla and other later games needed Jeff badly.

[@cpp3221]

Don't be harsh with Empire and Napoleon, their ost were perfect. But yeah, after Rome 2 it was a downfall

[@captainnutsack8151]

future historical titles? LOL. That's a good one. Nice joke. CA is a joke, all they care about is FruitHammer

[@Avareee.]

@@NetPathfinder Wasn't too bad with Atilla if you ask me

[@HotlineKM1]

To all my brothers... how often do you think about Rome and it's glory?

[@eljefegrande8728]

In these trying times? Daily.

[@emiliogarcia9473]

Always.

[@youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289]

i get out out bed and do a roman salute every morning

[@agrippa5643]

Since i have been inspired by them, every day. Also HM is a cool game! Finished them both

[@Zelousmarineinspace]

Daily

[@jalsbrook4475]

This piece of music captures the might and spirit of Rome perfectly.

[@michaelstevens9256]

Couldn’t agree more. I was thinking about why the other night: it’s the dark, relentlessly driving baseline that reminds us that for most of its history, what set Rome apart was how fast it bounced back from catastrophic defeat (see Allia or Cannae), rather than brilliant victories

[@MaxCroat]

@@michaelstevens9256 I think it is probably much simpler - the music is brilliant, and the game was also brilliant at the time, so we all just subconsciously started to associate this music with the game (and thus Rome which is the topic of the game) because we remember both very fondly. If somebody who has never heard of the game or the music heard this theme song I doubt they would immediately say "this is so Rome".

[@PeterCaldwell-y4e]

@@MaxCroat idk this song sounds like it could be from the movie Gladiator

[@NautilusROK549]

those summer nights playing rome...this song brings me so much nostalgia, thank you

[@GhostProtocol_SPQR]

It is always awesome! That feeling...

[@relientj923]

This song is playing in my head whenever I think about the Roman Empire… which is every day.

[@23StudiosSports]

0:25 is when chills start

[@23StudiosSports]

Maybe the GOAT of strategy games.

[@makattack4127]

Still an incredible score nearly 20 years later. Everybody that worked on this can hold their heads up high you did a freaking fantastic job.

[@silverchairsg]

When Jeff van Dyck was composing, he had a Roman centurion looming over his shoulder, shouting "And remember this above all. Our Roman gods are watching! Make sure they are not ashamed!!!"

[@MrGutty117]

With the remaster coming out tomorrow, and you uploading this so recently, my heart is near to bursting with nostalgia and sentiment. Your music is a part of the soundtrack to my childhood, and I will never forget it.

[@JeffvanDyckMusic]

That's nice to hear. I agree, the nostalgia is real :)

[@pkstudios744]

Same bro

[@elvirasky945]

Same too😢😌😌

[@horsepowertv4418]

Me three

[@checkyourselfbeforeyoushre8801]

count me too :)

[@themichael7400]

OMG!!! you actually did it, you uploaded the RTW OST!! Do you have any idea how much I've been dreaming for this day?!! Years of listening to poor quality rips from the game are finally over! Thank you so much!! Your music in this game is the greatest soundtrack ever. Thank you, thank you! Keep up your amazing work, you are the best!

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

🙂❤️

[@loner1562]

ahhh the old memories of playing Total war Rome....thanks so much for uploading this, it just threw me into childhood days of listening to this in the menu.

[@General_Cheese6]

Jeff I know you probably won’t see this but I just wanted to thank you, Angela, Richard, and James for both the Rome I and Medieval II soundtracks. These games and this music was a massive part of it and is such an amazing composition, and I hope CA hires you again in the future.

[@JeffvanDyckMusic]

I do read the comments (I actually vet them in case of dodgyness) so, thank you for your kind comment :)

[@General_Cheese6]

@@JeffvanDyckMusic hey Jeff, I was looking at all the OSTs on KZbin, and I was wondering, where is the Barbarian Intro? I haven’t seen it anywhere, it’s as if it just disappeared off of KZbin.

[@dusk6159]

@@JeffvanDyckMusic Your craft has been one of the most iconic, impactful and beneficial ever, you're some of the best composers. The whole track of Rome Total War will remain forever.

[@thiswebsitesucksTBH]

@@JeffvanDyckMusic add to that a big thank you for the spartan total warrior soundtrack, loved that game so much as a child, i truly miss your talent in the newer total war games

[@armelior4610]

And shogun 2 + DLC too ! I'd have a hard time deciding which one I prefer between the 3. I don't understand why the later total war changed composer

[@VladimirX]

Jeff I don't know whether you will ever see this but I just want to say what a profound impact on me this game and it's soundtrack had. I played many total war games but I always came back to this one. The music from this game really put you in the period of Roman conquest and to this day I can never forget it. I'm a little drunk now but I can sleep soundly knowing I lead the Roman families to glory in this game and reminisce about all the battles among the way. Thank you Jeff from the bottom of my heart ❣️ x

[@icheko2498]

takes me back to the good old days of childhood where your biggest worries were full stacks that the senate had in the capital. miss those worriless days!

[@bluewhat123]

Me too.

[@generalkenobi6656]

Don’t we all friend

[@Falpastymonster]

Me too.....me too.

[@mercenarygundam1487]

@@Falpastymonster And the Senate sending you missions.... When your best army is on the other end of the map.

[@avacyn2000]

Hi Jeff, Just wanted to let you know that hearing this bad-ass soundtrack again made me cry. This was my childhood game. Thank you man.

[@antoniskourtesakis2127]

Same I played this 2010

[@Uliev_AntiCrist]

Это невероятно красивая композиция. Играю в первый Rome total war с 12 лет, сейчас мне 16,а всё интересно как в первый раз. И я буду играть в нее до конца своей жизни! Спасибо всем разработчикам этой невероятной игры, и композитору в частности, за такой невероятный саундтрек! Roma invicta!

[@horror_2240]

Roma invicta!

[@SrJomba]

Roma invicta!

[@Кораблик-с4ь]

Рад за тебя что ценишь такие культовые и легендарные игры.

[@naz0run0]

It's a beautiful day! After all these long years, i am glad to see these marvelous soundtracks are being uploaded once again. You are a musical genius Jeff van Dyck, and the voice of Angela van Dyck is legendary.

[@elvirasky945]

+++

[@HybridReal]

I used to listen to this whilst my grandad would play on this game in his old office room. I was so young, I didn’t appreciate it as much.

[@BrunoGomes-tr4xg]

Roma invicta! This game had so much impact in my childhood, just like Medieval 2. I can't express how to thank you and the rest of the team for the amazing job

[@antoniskourtesakis2127]

Best 2005 game ever I played this at school when I was 6 with 2 great friends of mine, kinda missed them 2005 was the best year ever

[@soundwaves7001]

My goodness. I can't believe that I only just discovered this soundtrack now. This is so epic.

[@DavidTritschler]

The best total war soundtrack. Without a doubt.

[@salomonandresquezadaespino5082]

Spartan Total Warrior OST was a masterpiece too

[@AES-256-CBC]

Rome II Total War OST is amazing.

[@erredue81]

Grandissima composizione, per me una delle più belle di sempre. Racchiude in essa tutte le caratteristiche dell' Impero Romano: fierezza, maestosità, tristezza.

[@stellarbotosi2]

Thank you for making such great, memorable music for the Rome Total War experience! The OST to this day always puts a smile on my face when I hear even a small piece of the work.

[@emilnarud5955]

If this doesn't give you chills, nothing will

[@UVtec]

Maybe only the cold winters at the guard post overseeing the Hadrian's Wall.

[@mil_mgd]

Believe it or not, Jeff van Dyck became my spotify artist of the year because I had this song on repeat. Most played song of the year. Slept to this song thousands of times.

[@AB-bg7os]

It's perfect. I just can't get enough of it

[@polychronisdoumpas3081]

I still remember and listen to this soundtrack and the other ones as well. It deserves way more views.

[@Luke_Danger]

I always loved how the second main menu theme that you usually heard after exiting a game and Forever were essentially the same, but with different takes (and in this case, a lack of vocals that lets the instrumentation really stand out). Hope to see this on Spotify soon... and your Medieval II work - all of it was excellent!

[@Lord-H]

This man is an absolute legend, this will forever be stuck in our brains! Truly epic work!

[@nimasherafaty8744]

Thanks you. Its so nostalgia. Thanks for creating such a masterpiece. I hope you be alwase happy .

[@blueCrownGames]

The best theme ever in gaming and/or movies. thank you!

[@petarniciforovic6543]

0:45 Ahh. The magnificence begins...

[@omari2306]

With this song, my whole journey into history began. I must confess i saw couple documentaries before about the Punic wars on TV, and then i got into this game. I am berber, descendant of romans and barbary numidians.

[@cultofthevoid5677]

JvD = Best TW composer

[@hayro252]

Him, Armin Haas, and Saki Kaskas (RIP)

[@supralover92]

This right here is a master piece, one of the best game of all time, and the best game that came out when I was in my teen!! Salute to all the developing team. I miss games like these..

[@ВРоманов-к6м]

Я просто обожаю саундтреки Rome: total war. Они являются важнейшей частью игры, создавая замечаткльную атмосферу античности

[@crossfirecrossfire341]

Согласен бро 😎

[@Memnon45]

Definitely, Rome Total War will always hold a special place

[@crestfallenknight7983]

Я не помню точно, но когда я услышал в первый раз вот эту тему "Рима", я плакал. Я просто почувствовал эту мечту. Мечту, которая зовется Рим.

[@svetchannel2998]

Нет. Именно Рим 1 превосходен, а дальше сырость и бездушность... в треках Рима 1 чувствуется вся римская история, их героизм, возвышение и упадок. И море крови

[@nikitaaaa18]

Я тоже влюблен в Римскую империю!

[@jeffery35]

I remember playing this game on my computer all days in 2010. Now that I am 19 years old, I have heard this masterpiece again. It was as I had returned to the past, then there was nothing to worry about. I want to say thank you so much to the composer and Rome Total War for my childhood, emotions and for taking me back for a while when I was a child.

[@Baleur]

I heard this theme so many times it burned into my memory as i tried troubleshooting my 300 mods to work together. Play the campaign for 3 days and be amazed. Then stop playing it, uninstalling because i needed space for something else. Then reinstalling it everytime i upgraded the computer, and all 300 mods again with another week of troubleshooting. And it was still the best game and most immersive experience ever made.

[@spinspir1741]

You sir are a Legend and you made probably one of the most Legendary soundtracks in gaming history. Humbly thank you for this masterpiece

[@jockobeans]

Amazing work! Your music and games like Rome Total War helped bring history to life for me.

[@wladyslawderstreiter9078]

The roman spirit will never be captured like this here again.

[@SeeASquaRE]

Woah, thanks for the upload! It's great hearing these tracks again.

[@rofl0rblades]

This brings me back. 2004 or something. I was in my old bedroom with my parents, fresh off a LAN party, just gooned and slept. Let's install this new game. And then this Music in the background while installing. I was hooked immediatly. Overnet p2p client running in the background

[@PhlilipeAlves]

Thank you for this post! One of my favourite soundtrack in Total War.

[@dinamitekiller4843]

The king has returned

[@johndaarteest]

Tunes are the pins that transfix the butterflies of our nostalgic memories.

[@radioface86]

You are Rome: Total War. A game is nothing without an amazing soundtrack and this is beyond amazing.

[@drumyogi9281]

Remastered is almost here! If only my music was as cool as yours Jeff!

[@JannisMT]

Whenever I think of the roman empire (which is ofc daily) I hear this soundtrack

[@CountCrapula.]

This track is my childhood. Really hoping to see a new Total War game with your musics in it, if that day ever comes I can die peacefully

[@deadspace4755]

To me, the creator managed to create the true Roman feeling in this game and overall. No matter what it is, the themes capture every part, from calm, uncertainty about the battles/future to the consequences of war(losing your husband and family). Without its music, Rome 1 isn't the same, along with its unique voice cast. Whatever people there were in the Roman voice cast, they nailed their roles perfectly! This game truly lives up to its name, by playing as Rome, you feel like Rome. True immersion achieved(don't be semantic about history details, you can play how you like).

[@ArilandoArilando]

This is the best menu music of any game I've ever played.

[@RiderNambaLast]

Так передать эпохальность самого течения времени может только эта композиция, гениально.

[@joehill4094]

This song legit made me cry, its crazy how music can unlock memories that you havent had in ages.

[@jkfd97]

Reminders of a simpler time in your own life. Reminders of a civilization that valued honour, strength, glory and virtue.

[@efesezer8206]

lol rome was built by a bunch of bandits in the first place 😅​@@jkfd97

[@Captainkebbles1392]

If you built your temples, marched your forces. Clicked and dragged your legions on the battlefield, and won glory for Rome, you may call for friend. You did well brothers and sisters.

[@TrashFilter]

I loved this game. I was playing this a lot in my childhood on my laggy laptop haha. But I had amount of fun and time with this. Music is nostalgic, factions are classic. Seriously everything in this game is perfect. I still play this in 2022

[@Lingvort]

Probably my favorite game soundtrack ever. I'm not the biggest Romanophile out there, but this is powerful enough to bring me to tears every time I listen to it.

[@richielassen4950]

this brings me back to a space years ago, soundtrack was perfect for rome total war, thank you🙏

[@-Cheif]

When covid 19 made my school shut down in March I remember playing this for months instead of doing school work lol… good times

[@BKD1308]

I played this game in my childhood after school, so many summer nights spend to this legendary game, and after all of this years this song hits so deep

[@jamiesnack]

I can't decide what menu track i love better this soundtrack is so good, makes me remember better times

[@jkfd97]

Rome: Total War, Spartan: Total Warrior, Assault Android Cactus... you are an expert at using music to set the tone of a game, Mr Van Dyck. Kudos to you. Thank you for the great experiences.

[@johndaarteest]

Jeff many thanks for the music you have given us in this game. This tune in particular, could have been used for the Rome TV series or a feature film - it's that epic!

[@iustinprisacaru225]

This maybe is one of the best Game's menu theme. It is so powerful incredible.

[@painterofpaint1]

This track was very memorable throughout my childhood. You did an amazing job at it.

[@Onezy05]

This soundtrack is perhaps the most majestic and mighty I have heard in any video game

[@deadspace4755]

The true Total War experience, designers, composers,artists, unlike today.

[@qlouxseiffios9829]

When someone asked me about the Roman Empire.

[@АндрейБикбаев-д8ч]

Какой же кайф) 12 лет эта музыка в пямяти💪

[@TOHHA_BATbI]

Покупал 2004 и счастливый шёл с диском домой, супер время. И да музыка отличная. Так зафанател что латынь выучил.

[@crestfallenknight7983]

@@TOHHA_BATbI чувак, вот почему у тебя всего два лайка? То, что Rome сподвиг тебя выучить латынь - это офигенно, это подвиг. Меня вот другая игра из серии, Empire Total War, заставила прочитать с пару десятков книг ХVIII века, изучить его досконально (просто очень понравилось). А "Рим" - сила. Я обязательно также подробно буду изучать античность, когда дойдут руки. Спасибо Total War!

[@JakubWielkiMistrz]

The glory of Rome is eternal!

[@ktulu310]

This soundtrack has had en effect on me that I cant explain. I remember those middle school days, hearing this song play even when I wasnt online because I would leave it on. Glory days of rtw. Anyone want to create a group for nostalgia players like myself? I play rtw2 time to time but rtw online in 2006-2010 was something else. I watched the netflix special "Barbarians" and when I realized it was about the battle of teutoburg forest I was excited af! "I learned about that battle in Rome total war!!" This game single handedly is my favorite and most memorable. Hopping on team speak from guys and gals from all corners of the world, excited to get some clan games while we were all online for a few hours.

[@DonkeyFilms]

Varius! Give me back my legions!!!

[@petervarga7755]

Can we still play multiplayer if i got the cracked game?

[@MarekKrassus53]

It will be 20 years soon, and Jeff's soundtrack has still not been beaten by any other Total War.

[@captainnutsack8151]

This is such an amazing score for a PC game. It's been almost 20 years and I can't ever forget this score. So amazing. I could see this score in a big-time Hollywood movie. It's epic as hell.

[@TMJ689]

You can feel the greatness and grandeur of Rome from this theme.

[@dimax5146]

This track makes me feel like being on the verge of a battle...

[@existentialcrisis2376]

I just realized that samples of this soundtrack are used in the credits song "Forever", if you listen closely you can kind of follow along with the music the lyrics. In certain parts it fits perfectly, others not so much.

[@heihei3453]

Fun fact, the instrumental work is by Saki Kaskas, the same composer that did the Club Afterlife theme from Mass Effect 2. (RIP)

[@Arrinao1]

Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit too - check out 'Knossos'. And maybe some other titles of the series i don't know about.

[@PillowWillow007]

Fantastic timing!

[@gavinsepicgaming9835]

I love nostalgia there's something about playing games especially older games and remember them and the soundtracks and its such a nice feeling The annoying part if I love total war so much but I just can't for the life of me play it I'm sick of it and its a great game one of the best my favorite game but I can't play video games for 1000 hours even if its my favorite

[@VS-is9yb]

Regardless of the game, it's a masterpiece.

[@PIRATECAPTAINGUY]

Amazing beyond words

[@francois-eliejullie2259]

A great score from ancient times.

[@na-chto-ya-trachu-vremya]

Ave, maestro, thanks for the childhood)

[@kelthuzzadofnaxxramas2725]

This piece of music reminds me of the sunrise as witnessed from the walls of Antioch. It also reminds me of the quality time spent studying philosophy in Alexandria.

[@iceintheair]

i can't imagine ur name has anything to do with that

[@unnamedindividual7135]

OMG I can see my childhood in front of me...

[@SlowedFalcon]

Middle school memories whenever we didn't have school due to snow I would play Rome all day :(

[@CAPTJOHN78]

Thank you so much Jeff van Dyck for the score , for my childhood

[@eldariontelcontar278]

¡ Una intro sublime e inspiradora ! ¡ Te anima a conquistar el mundo conocido !

[@siggevibes]

What a score it is! Fantastic. Who could ever play this game and not form an attachment to the score?

[@Mavvx64]

This track (esp the beginning) makes me think of Rome as a lumbering, mighty giant with an iron will. Just slugging it out and fighting on. Overall it sounds so imperial and grand. I love it

[@dianerose7631]

I’ve listened to it while driving, writing novels and running. So inspirational

[@infotrady2178]

Love the whole Soundtrack, but this piece is the masterpiece!

[@xdplayah]

such an awesome piece

[@jhomelmazhd696]

By far one of the most epic and inspiring songs, I've heard.

[@numa418]

20 Year's ago damn. i was 5 when i was playing Rome.