Siam - Modern Civ Theme | Civilization VII Original Soundtrack

[@zpraram]

Thanks Geoff for having me in this project. I am totally speechless when i listened to the final production. In 2022 somewhen in December was when I was recorded. This is by far one of the best production in my life. Hope you enjoy and search for more Thai tradition, or classical music. I will be more than happy to share the sounds of Thailand or in this case Siam. Go get the game now. Chamni Sripraram (Thai music professor at NIU)

[@arthur__lt]

The soundtrack is nothing but beautiful. Thank you for you work!

[@YuuSouji]

Thank for this wonderful pieces of art

[@gipsicaravan6381]

It's beautiful aajarn! -Lilly

[@zpraram]

@@gipsicaravan6381 Hey! Khun Lilly, the Pin master. Thanks for your comment. Come to our class sometime, would you?

[@zpraram]

@@YuuSouji thank you krub.

[@beefusdoesstuff5194]

Siam and Songhai. The Civ 5 gang is coming back together.

[@Satellaview1889]

All we need now is Kamehameha to make a comeback and we'll be golden!

[@valzalel5203]

It's like they know Civ V players don't want to skip this one.

[@ericcampbell503]

If only they had Venice...

[@69randybobandy]

​@@ericcampbell503one city challenge

[@crabieralloy51]

No civ5 without Attila!

[@ปวริศทองหนูหอม]

This song is called "Kang Kao Kin Kluay" (Bats Eat Bananas) (ค้างคาวกินกล้วย).

[@jianfongyaw]

I remember that song too! It's a Thai folk song, but the musicians made it more epic! Sawatthee-khrab from Malaysia! 🙏🏻🇲🇾

[@kubawilk1304]

Thank you so much!

[@clevername2220]

what are some other Thai folk songs like this one? Love it

[@Pls_dont_eat_macat]

​@@clevername2220oh we have plenty of them idk where to begin

[@Creepboy1911]

@@clevername2220 Loy Krathong Song, LAO DUANG DUEN

[@stakholmsd]

man, this song make me feel proud of being Thai and wanna start conquering SEA, making Siam empire.. even tho I'm Vietnamese...

[@jianfongyaw]

Ramkhamhaeng and Naresuan will be proud!

[@しょうご-t4k]

Trung Trac + Siam

[@stakholmsd]

@@jianfongyaw yee I hope Naresuan are Siam leader, he's like one badass warlord during his time. after all if I'm correct he was adopted by the Legendary Kayodinnoratha Bayinnaung, the conqueror of ten direction himself.

[@shrimp65]

You could go Khmer Vietnam then Siam and use Trung Trac for a full game focused in the indochina peninsula

[@ThoraninC]

Since Trung Trac lead coalition against china in Vietnam. She could use Siamese gameplay on city states round city states up and get any victory you like.

[@uncleben255]

I wasn't hyped for siam at all but then i heard this music and suddenly its the only civ i wanna play. By far the best theme so far

[@MantisMaestro]

All of this music has been wonderful without a doubt, but I just want to appreciate whoever is producing this beautiful artwork!

[@Raphtorrr]

I hope it's not AI but I don't see any credit for the artist :/

[@thatoneflygon8291]

​@@Raphtorrr Andrew Johnson (Firaxis' senior historian) has confirmed they're done by Firaxis' in-house artists and not AI

[@Raphtorrr]

@@thatoneflygon8291 Good to know, thanks!

[@Tetragramix]

@@Raphtorrr Luckily, those who regularly work with AI can still easily tell if something is or is not AI. These images are not. They definitely have an artist making them.

[@Raven675]

@@Raphtorrr It's ancient Thai music

[@Nunnahh]

They taught me to play this song in music class during school holy moly.

[@SirZorgulon]

what is the name of the song?

[@toonpc]

@@SirZorgulon Kang Kao Kin Kluay (ค้างคาวกินกล้วย - Bat eat Banana)

[@SirZorgulon]

@@toonpc thank you!

[@impendingoof964]

@@Nunnahh ah yes the song that every Thai have heard atleast once but couldn’t remember the name

[@phesachahawahacha2174]

Fun Fact: Both african christian(Ethiopia) and white elephant(Siam) Never fell under the influence of british empire and France empire in the slightest

[@andrewklang809]

Ehhh...they kinda did. And you could say the same thing about Iran. No one in the world got away from Western imperialism entirely. Ethiopia was conquered by Italy in 1935-6 and it required British assistance to kick them out (and then it took US pressure to get the British to leave Ethiopia afterwards). Thailand was never conquered outright by the British or French, but each took bites out of Siam's empire. Siam only survived by playing the two off of each other; they didn't have the means to actually fight them. Burma and Vietnam learned that. Ultimately, both Britain and France were more interested in preventing the other from taking over Siam than they were in trying to take over themselves. They did carve their own lands out of Siam that are today part of Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia. And then Japan forced Thailand to bend the knee during WW2, but the war ended before the Allies invaded Thailand itself, so they escaped that war pretty easily (though they did have to return the lands they took from French Indochina). Iran resisted the USSR and UK in 1941 and got crushed, partly due to how unpopular the regime was domestically. Stalin almost carved out his own puppet state in the north, but the US and UK made it clear they wouldn't let him. Sometimes you have to bend in the face of irresistible pressure. Siam/Thailand did better than anyone else. EDIT: Oh, I forgot one country that did successfully resist: The Republic of Turkey. It cost them their empire, but they held on to their core lands. And I guess Afghanistan has kept up its long winning streak, but it's always pretty messy for them. They get occupied every now and then, just never for very long.

[@phesachahawahacha2174]

​@@andrewklang809Yes, I know, I'm just saying. But the colonial era is considered to have ended since World War I

[@ArmyNavyAcademy]

One thing about Civ is always consistent, the music is always amazing!

[@Tetragramix]

If only the games were as good as the music.

[@s0cc451]

​@@Tetragramix skill issue

[@kyledavidgalan9908]

@@Tetragramix It is though

[@grammy1620]

why did y'all have to release this right at midnight in Thailand when I should be going to sleep

[@t.wcharles2171]

Just one more video.

[@trenthepanda072]

Sometime a ghost in thai dress come visit you with that song. Lmao

[@kladius8045]

@@trenthepanda072 Plot twist: she's here to listen to this banger.

[@abthedragon4921]

Ah, Siam is back, and in the Modern age!! Interesting!

[@TheViolaBuddy]

Oh nice we kept the microtonal tuning on the Thai xylophones despite the modern standard 12TET tuning of the rest of the orchestra. I remember that was a challenge in Civ 6 which is why the Khmer theme used a traditionally tuned Khmer xylophone for the Ancient theme only and swapped to a modern 12TET Western marimba for the later three eras. I'm glad they figured out a way to keep the traditional instrument here.

[@Grimborger]

NEEEEERRRRRRRDDDDDDDDD

[@zachawy3548]

@@Grimborger wild

[@ThoraninC]

You should find detail on Ranat Thaleng. Adaptive Thai Xylophone which account for every notes on chromatic.

[@okayrookie]

Get it.. because Nerds pay attention to the smallest of details.

[@TheaverageQueerpersons]

Very observant

[@fastthaidude8620]

I’ve listened to all of the previous ones, this is the best so far.

[@planetestefania]

Beautiful soundtrack! I've listened to all the themes for Civ VII so far and they're all beautiful. I'm new to the Civ games and I'm so glad I found Civ VII. Can't wait to play. 😁

[@BiggysLetsPlays]

This song is drilled into every Thai student, so it hits hard. The harmonic interplay between the Eastern Bb Pentatonic melody, vs. western G Dorian and its other diatonic modes is brilliant.

[@PTuSangLui]

I'm so happy that I guess which song they gonna use correctly! Though, TBF, Kang Kao Kin Kluay (Bats eat banana) is kinda iconic. Thanks Geoff for this rendition!

[@ThoraninC]

I pretty much hedge for Mahanimit, and Phamakhwe (Elephant song) I imagine when they play this while Machine Gun Elephant coming for you.

[@narutodewitt3231]

This is the most beautiful version of Kang Khao Kin Kluay I have ever heard. That's brilliant! Sold!

[@SirZorgulon]

This is really good! Can’t wait to hear how all these themes come together in game!

[@Corzair.]

Siam is Back !! This song is absolutely fantastic! It brings me so much joy!

[@oldmatttv]

Gotta say, I love these orchestrations and overall classical vibes (with the traditional music strongly represented)

[@venomancer1002]

Good choice! Every Thai knows this song. I was also impressed by the Khon performance in the cinematic trailer. Firaxis has really nailed their research hasn't it

[@arturofernandez304]

I don't know what is it with South-east Asian music, but I really love how they mix well with a modern orchestra The Khmer and Vietnamese theme from Civ VI are among my favourite pieces of videogame music ever

[@dirtpillow5073]

They need to add a modern Indonesia just to give justice to Gamelan, and make sure it's Geoff Knorr who composes it this time. 😭 They can always use a Malacca Civ.

[@chanakan111]

I love how they use royal barge "Suphannahong" in this pic. ❤

[@kevinquinonez3174]

Civ 7 soundtracks have Civ 5 vibes 👏🏻

[@qwazsx1775]

Arguably the best theme so far, very good job team!

[@Glossopharyngealss]

What a good combination of Thai musical instruments and orchestras. Thai song is very awesome also.

[@debsirin116]

Hi I'm from Thailand thanks for make the great song base from thai original version. I naver play this game befor. Maybe I think it time to start something new.❤

[@chaiyatatchawaldit6045]

Gracious, elegant, lively, fun, adventurous, creative, uniquely confident Welcome to Kingdom of Siam, Land of Smile!!!

[@Tomarzig]

Performed by FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague; with Chamni Sripraram

[@huntermessick6743]

my favorite of the Civ VII themes so far. absolutely gorgeous!

[@t.wcharles2171]

It's nice, I like the fusion of cultural and industrial instruments.

[@toonpc]

I didn't expect Kang Kao Kin Kluay to be this epic. :v

[@awedelen1]

I'm really loving these

[@clevername2220]

now this one is a real banger

[@ARDITRIYUWONO1945]

Siam remained neutral until the end of war to see who is going to win, then join that side.

[@sirgromith]

During the great war by the time the Siamese army arrived in Europe, the war was already over and we just join the march in Paris with the other nations like we did anything.

[@DOSFS]

This is the way

[@Pls_dont_eat_macat]

@@ARDITRIYUWONO1945 what about Siam didn't wait the war to end but the war end when Siam join😂

[@ThoraninC]

Ah yes, Italian move. We are not unique on this. TBH

[@toonpc]

@@ThoraninC Fun Fact. During the later phase of WW2. German sent message to Tokyo, warned Japanese Government to be aware, that Thailand may become "Italy of the East".

[@fairyxpony]

Thai Music is so beautiful and distinct. I am Thai and so excited that they are represented here. Thank you!

[@kevting4512]

They turned a song about bats eating bananas into PEAK.

[@vivone7671]

ขอบคุณ คุณgeoff korr ที่เอาเพลงนี้มาแต่งใหม่ด้วยนะครับบบบ!!❤🙏🏻❤

[@turboraton]

I see Geoff Knorr composing I slam thumbs up instantly

[@ThoraninC]

Hippity Hopity Your City-States is now siamese properties.

[@benbensk4068]

The composer really did a great job with this one OMG

[@ominous7271]

We need purchasable prints of the artwork. Or canvasses. Hint hint.

[@sereewong6124]

Thank you for take siam back in civilization vii with orchestral wonderful music like this. i waiting the full game and another music

[@TheIceponkot]

A familiar song to Thai people and you did a great job with it.

[@Dunno1999]

If you closed your eyes, you can imagine that this what would've been happened if Siam is in Civ VI. This is such a good quality

[@PTuSangLui]

True. Now I wish we had this in 4 versiona like music in VI.

[@ThoraninC]

Ancient would be just Ranat or Klui Solo. Medieval will be just that and some percussion. Industrial would be normal orchestral version and Atomic would be this.

[@supertim000]

This is beautiful

[@pondpunya4791]

Oh i hope Mongkut leads Siam

[@PTuSangLui]

Either him or Rama V. I vote for the latter one lol.

[@Pls_dont_eat_macat]

@@pondpunya4791 i deeply want to see king Narai lead Siam but since he lives in the Renaissance era and Siam is modern civ it's definitely Rama V.

[@trenthepanda072]

I prefer King Chula.

[@simple_neko]

Awesome!!! Looking forward to this!

[@champropaganda]

My favourite Modern Civ theme so far

[@zackcrow1776]

Didn't see this one coming!

[@akaratsiriwat9085]

รีมิกได้ดีมาก ชอบบบบบบบบบบ ยกระดับความ Epic + Modern ให้ค้างคาวกินกล้วยได้ดีเลย

[@TNA999]

Beautiful rendition

[@joelott7847]

There's just something about south east asian music that hits different.

[@jianfongyaw]

And the architecture and religious art. They make it look like Heaven on Earth

[@SRMC23]

It's the mix between Chinese, Native Oceanian and Indian influences. The whole of Sunda was basically a fantasy world on it's own before europeans and muslims arrived IMO.

[@NairY0YKS]

Yeah! So proud

[@inwzazazazaza2453]

Ok, I will pre order now after knowing Siam is back!

[@FriendlyYandere]

I didn't expect to hear an orchestral rendition of an ancient folk song.

[@LakaMoz-j1x]

It's good that Siam is added. And by this, Southeast Asian representation is now fulfilled

[@vivone7671]

I'm very happy that Siam is back. I hope we will have the leader of Siam. :king naresuan, king taksin, king narai & rama 5

[@pongdanaipoonpong4995]

Such a beautiful song

[@panthakarndeeruek957]

What a GOOSEBUMPS feeling!

[@pwatakul]

I love how they combine Thai music instruments (Ranat ek, Thai Cymbal) with Western instrument as soundtrack to represent Siam in Civilization. They also picked the right music which I love and used to play with Ranat ek.

[@cheyyes2463]

ไอ้เพลงเบสิค วิชา ขลุ่ย ที่ทุกคนต้องหัด เอามาทำได้อลังการขนาดนี้เลย 5555

[@pekorin34]

I wanna watch the recording of this. I wanna see the orchestra playing this. So majestic!

[@robotictoast65]

The Russian theme was good...but this is "Mexico-tier" good.

[@mobox9681]

รอเล่นเดย์วันเลยครับ!!!

[@KarazP]

This is beyond than ever 🥳

[@roi2lune]

Not bad at all ☺ Has a right civ vibe!

[@lexer6400]

Absolute Cinema

[@Arthemio165]

Kapunkap!

[@Moominyeager96]

Its Khop Khun Khrap (ขอบคุณครับ)

[@Arthemio165]

@ oh, thank You, I will keep that in mind for the next time!

[@phesachahawahacha2174]

🦇:😏🍌

[@anoulackhueangviseth]

Ayooooooo

[@rezandrarizkyirianto-1933]

Does that mean we'll get Chulalongkorn as the leader of Siam?

[@zxc089979]

ไม่ต้องหลับต้องนอนกันแล้ว ที่บอกว่า ขออีกเกมนึง

[@user-oat101]

บอกจะไปนอนตอนตี4 รู้ตัวอีกที8โมง5555

[@สรวิชญ์จําปา]

เปลี่ยนผ่านยุคปุ๊บ ฟอร์มสยามทันทีเลย นั่งฟังเพลงเพลินๆ😂😂😂😂😂

[@TEERATHON]

I got this game because I can play as the Siamese civilization, which is really exciting for me!

[@koiledlogic9336]

I absolutely love this theme the most compared to the other themes of Southeast Asian countries, using the wooden xylophones and the hand clamps is amazing!

[@chasedoe2594]

Damn the theme is true to the culture.

[@aranks7698]

Perfect🔥.✨

[@SieurBrabantio]

I really like that one

[@chaiyatatchawaldit6045]

intro is fire

[@peteintania]

OK, it is decided, I will buy this game.

[@jianfongyaw]

Heaven on Earth!

[@DragonVgx]

Certified hood classic

[@PierreInTaipei]

Civ 6 music is cooking

[@333waenoo]

Hope ayuthaya is coming soon ❤

[@teeteetawanthai3022]

I think in the trailer it will may be Rattanakosin more than Ayutthaya.

[@jormunganir3517]

Wasn't a big fan of the civ 6 industrial and modern era themes, but damn, the modern themes are really amazing so far

[@windrarian]

Nice song

[@chevasit]

Great

[@vivone7671]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! SIAM IS BACKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE THAILAND MY COUNTRY THANKS YOU SID!!!!

[@PausePattarawat]

ขอบคุณครับ XD

[@TeTong89]

ขอบคุณมากนะครับ เย้ :) Thank you so much for making this theme in the game. :)

[@DarthGolf]

Look like war elephant is back on menu boi!!!

[@ankarune]

เอาเรื่องงง อลังการมากกก

[@drakker2116]

Thailand good

[@ruthie3820]

Fire^3

[@thebird420]

epic

[@ernaline7614]

Hopefully they will make a mobile version too

[@Sjinu-sc1fu]

This art could earn a cultural victory by itself. Also now we have two themes with an absolutely mean Xylophone (or Roneat ek in the case of the Khmer) and that just makes me really happy

[@03ถิโรดมสอนขํา]

Good 😊

[@eduardomanuelvaldiviamarti3001]

The best game 🎉

[@nottius1026]

Thailand mentioned🎉

[@gliroderkingdom2459]

Siem หลังเหตุการ การปฎิวัติสยามและการปฏิรูปในยุคคณะราชดรสู่ยุคอันเป็นอารยะประเทศ ประวัติศาสตร์อันยิ่งใหญ่ของ Kingdom of Siem