Simcity 4 Music - Metropolis

More songs coming soon.

[@alliwanttosay11]

That what happens with fundamentally good games - you remember the gameplay, but it's really music that haunts you for years to come

[@shmeckle666]

No shit man, so true.

[@MeditationMane]

Well said, hope you are alive & well still after 11 years!

[@alliwanttosay11]

@@MeditationMane I shall reply properly in 11 years XD

[@ArchitectGD]

@@alliwanttosay11 You LEGEND!! These songs indeed haunt me.. for years.. and years.. and I just cant stop listening to them

[@NewWaveArch90]

ahhh those early 2000s feels

[@mikeingersoll4466]

Evan Collins good days those were 2002-2007

[@kj4ilk]

Evan Collins even though i was 7 since i was born in 94 i still like older music

[@Wandrative]

Not sure how the 21c is old

[@CrazyMetalZombie]

@@Wandrative because humans don't live for several centuries and a previous generations music is considered old by younger people. Just like you'd consider your one year old comment too old to warrant a response

[@Wandrative]

buttkrieg Odd that people love Bach and Vivaldi. If your art is truly good people will like it timelessly. Thats the difference between Michaelangelos David and pollocks shit painting - where Michaelangelo became famous because of his masterpiece, whilst pollocks shit drawing became famous simply because of pollocks fame.

[@xankriegor2300]

That's it. I'm gonna reinstall Simcity 4 right now.

[@Joshfarmpig]

lmao

[@DanyCraftCZ]

Dang, it's been already 16 years huh? I remember playing Simcity 4 when I was 9 years old, now I am about to turn 17 yo, crazy just how time flies.

[@bradleyheading3581]

this song is burned into my brain still to this day after almost 12 and a half years since i stated to play sim city 4, which to this day is still the best city builder out there

[@imthebestyougotbrohiguyz1281]

Maxis Made - More Fun CitiesSkylines - Not Much Fun But Good graphics

[@lopis]

That's because the game actually notices what's going on and changes music accordingly and those feelings you talk about become strongly associated with each music in your subconscious.

[@ppoutine]

I right now I can picture all those advisors popping up and telling me I'm an idiot. Meanwhile people living in my city are happy.

[@cooliostarstache5474]

I think everyone hated me whenever I built a city. I usually just blew it up because I sucked so much at city building

[@carlorozyclemente1999]

There's always dicks out there not satisfied whatever you do lol. Just do things that makes you happy.

[@gregsalisbury9783]

@@cooliostarstache5474 Idk if you've seen this or have already learned how to do better, but I used to suck and am now following this guide to become better and use the regions the way tey should be used. community.simtropolis.com/omnibus/simcity-4/tutorials/making-money-the-easy-way-r102/

[@thegunslinger9707]

While the bars might show that safety, health education, land value , etc are max, the advisors will still complain

[@edas1315]

@@thegunslinger9707 There was always this set of 2 or 3 streets that no matter what you did became bottlenecks lol

[@tariqisa1247]

Love this track it has always stayed with me. The company nailed the soundtrack for SC4.

[@Joshfarmpig]

Fucking agreement my guy

[@Atlantiquasa]

How nostalgic...The very sounds of what caused the family computer to be 8 times slower for good reason.

[@buechsenwurschd]

SC3000 and SC4 basically my childhood, don't know whether that's sad or good ;) Best game ever.

[@andreaberni620]

Add Civ IV and you've basically my childhood: best ever

[@afrac3302]

this gave me more brain cells

[@optiTHOMAS]

This one might be my favorite on the OST. I've always loved it! Its different and beautiful. Its mysterious and haunting, but also calm and relaxed. It definitely has a feel to it like floating around or flying. Its other worldly and also a chill Jazz. It's also very creative using slick drums and other rarer instruments. Like the sounds made are so alien, there's a violin or the wail sound I believe, maybe a steel guitar, and I believe even bag pipes!? Such a cool song amongst a fantastic OST! Absolutely GLORIOUS!

[@UsuarioPedroo]

oh that bagpipes, they make me feel my skin bristles ♥

[@optiTHOMAS]

@@UsuarioPedroo good stuff! 😁 👌🏻

[@Vevvev8]

I havent played this game for over 15 years, with much of it being a distant memory. Yet despite that I can recall almost every single song within the first couple of seconds. The soundtrack in this game is so good.

[@RustyRail-Productions]

Sounds like Weather Channel music "And now your Local on the 8's" lol

[@CMT1995]

I'm not sure why they never used this track. It would be the perfect fit

[@Fiddlestickz1]

Looking apon the vast Cities Skylines during sunrise with this music is just beautiful. Especially that part at 02:25 is just pure bliss. I listen to this while playing Cities Skylines, the young child, while great father Sim City 4 watches.

[@JakeRoot]

"great father Sim City 4" hahaha I love that.

[@marku3423]

My only gripe with SC4 is how buildings cut into hills/slopes so awkwardly; not at all natural-looking.

[@mackuss]

Composers don't get the credit they deserve - they can really subliminally make or break a game to some people. This composer was a genius - anyone know the name of the composer?

[@tunameltbrainmelt]

I should hope you've found it by now but it's by two guys, Ken Marshall and Traz Damji, under the Humble Brothers alias. They did some work for other EA games as a duo around the same years of Sim City 4 but appear to have since gone their separate ways.

[@RGE_Music]

Led by Jerry Martin

[@k-leb4671]

ReggarEli Yeah, the important part is that the entire game's soundtrack is led by Jerry Martin, even though multiple tracks were created by others. Martin himself made several tracks as well. I would love for Jerry Martin and his crew of people he got to compose with him to make music for Cities: Skylines or at least a game of some sort. He hasn't been able to do much lately, as far as I know.

[@GrijzePilion]

Jerry Martin did every Maxis soundtrack between '96 and '04, so there's more where this came from. Look up SimCity 3000, SimCopter, Streets of SimCity, The Sims, and The Sims 2.

[@albert-johnfreeman1484]

Reminds me of walking around in a waterfront downtown area while the sun is going down during golden hour, right before all the city's lights turn on.

[@Butt3rnutz]

I don't know how maxis used to manage to find its composers but they're amazing. I've never heard a half-time shuffle incorporated into an ambient layered piece and this is simply amazing

[@franciscoponce7981]

nothing but good memories as a kid, playing simcity 4 on my old tower pc, life was simpler. until a UFO or meteor storm hit my city at least

[@AnakinSkycocker]

This song takes me to another world.

[@fujits6803]

me too

[@shmeckle666]

Indeed. Another world...where EA didn’t strip, gut, and fuck Maxis and every other game franchise EAs cancerous hands have touched.

[@thatonerandomguy1844]

@@doyouseekthetruth-findhere6355 around the region

[@isaiahdaniels5643]

Why do all sims songs make me want to do something productive?

[@NickChase]

Because it is written in the creative mood chords. Hope that makes sense.

[@lipstick372]

@@isaiahdaniels5643 id say its more because of how when playing these games it feels a lot more productive than most, and thats just how the music burned into your head.

[@NickChase]

@@isaiahdaniels5643 Well ok let me explain. If you city is collapsing you will hear sad music, in most cases written in minor chord, a 7th or sis chord. Basically sad mood is created by dissonance and this is the reason why it sound sad. Dissonance comes from minor 5th and minor 3rd note. And you will notice that music will slow down in BPM. As your city progress you will notice that music will be much faster in BPM, drums will have crazy rythms etc. Usually happy or bright songs will be written in major scale. If you listen the Simpsons theme song, you will notice similarities with sims/SimCity soundtrack. This is because it uses the whole tone scale. Many movies and jazz songs use this scale. So basically lydian augmented scale sounds positive, magical, mysterious, jazzy... Ofc the most important part is what kind of instruments you use and so on. This is just scratching the surface and giving you something to investigate if you are interested in that kind of stuff. Google Scales and emotions and you should find interesting stuff.

[@Igi293]

Video game music is meant to make you focused.

[@mechamicro]

@@NickChase cool

[@SomeGuyWhoPlaysGames333]

This song is awesome even though I'll probably never be able to get a metropolis, lol.

[@newmafia1442]

This Was My FAVORITE Song... O My GOD. Brings Back Memories.. 14 Years Ago

[@cloudninetherapeutics7787]

all the feels...sigh

[@maksymiliankuznik4856]

The soundtrack in this game is wonderful!

[@skyguy1988]

i miss the early 2000s :( fuck this "new world" lol.

[@-CrimsoN-]

Early 2000s were a simpler time. I think my fondest gaming memories are from 2004-2008. Some of the best games were released back then. Back when the idea was to create a good game that was innovative. Instead of treating video games as a product, they were treated as an art form.

[@LetonVignec]

This track has a really peacefull aspect, the 2:53 part is by far the best, i really enjoy it :)

[@GaetanLloyd]

+French Toothbrush - Yeah i agree! Maxis really knows their music!

[@charlieedwards2262]

MY FAVORITE SONG ALMOST EVER

[@indigoleafs]

I don't know if it's only me but I noticed that this soundtrack captures the moments when you are listening to it and later when you hear it again even if it's years later you get certain feeling and memories...

[@SudzySounds]

Alot of the music in Sim City 4 and The Sims 2 is written by The Humble Brothers. If you google them you can find their website and listen to some other music they made.

[@inzane456]

Feels good to listen to in the morning before going to school....

[@oeruli]

I love this song. it's one of my favourite SimCity 4 songs.

[@ohnesorgen4642]

one of the best game soundtracks of all time for me

[@dietersenpetersen309]

Hardcore the whole OST of this game is hardcore

[@shmeckle666]

Dietersen Petersen the entire OST is nothing but fucking bangers. Utter perfection.

[@castorbattlerap]

@@shmeckle666 They didnt have to go THAT hard on us. We were just kids

[@skyguy1988]

I got it to work about 2 weeks ago!! I love this game! Brings back such good memories!

[@DPArtsMusic]

If this stuff was released on its own, without a video game OST label, it would be a critically acclaimed album. It would be up there with brian eno

[@Newbpwng]

ya totally, sim city has that really defined feeling and this music 4 sure expresses alot of that

[@ChevyTheCat]

So peaceful..

[@Trenasist]

Soo much detail in all Simcity 4 songs! I really love the effort and craft they put into this game. Definitely stands the test of time with great gameplay and music, I downloaded it on Steam a few weeks ago, and can re-experience that happy comfortable addiction I had as a teenager, building cities :P

[@RocketTurret]

The sound of your environment advisor leaving you the fuck alone

[@Exacom98]

That's what I get sentimental to...

[@Koronuru]

man this song brings me back some memories since i have a best city that i built and i play this repeatedly everytime i miss this game expansion =(

[@BrenTank1996]

It is relaxing it feels like you are in a tall urban setting looking up and wondering where you are going to go next. Very Peaceful

[@1Teebo]

wow i haven't played this game in so many years but i can still remember all the music!

[@ClawsNGloves]

Amazing work this music.

[@MalakiMask]

Who else is letting this soundtrack play while playing Cities Skylines? x)

[@Rodriquez124]

I always tuned in this track and watched at my big city at night, that's when this tracks works it's magic :)

[@kj4ilk]

has a relaxing feel to it

[@dan_obie]

I used to listen to this on long drives up the California coast. 👌

[@supremeleader4677]

After fifteen years i still looking for this soundtrack

[@yareal]

love the drums

[@italianboyz12345]

Man, remember when you bought an EA game and actually thought you were going to have enjoyable experience. Those were the days... until they turned into an absolute shitty company

[@shmeckle666]

EA had an incredible run pumping out some truly incredible experiences, and then just slaughtered its original self, roughly a decade ago and just didn’t stop slaughtering itself. Really tragic actually haha

[@Link504]

Before the dark times...before the Empire.

[@WarrenJr1996]

@@Link504 idk why I laughed so hard at this

[@RhystaDude909]

imagine listening to this if you were high, no really, it would feel like pure ecstasy and peace

[@chrisc.5908]

I smoke and play this game to this day and yes! When this song comes I get super creative and relaxed.

[@mrjohnny2gunzz]

there,s something about this song that eases my mind afther and stresful day at work.....luv it

[@Jawcrusher914]

"And now, your local on the 8s"

[@KimJongStin]

Reminds me afternoons of setting fire everywhere in the huge metropolis I created only to see the people panicking and the firemans on the run

[@Keebus87]

Man how I love this.....

[@Yeektaa]

I feel the same thing when I listen to old Linkin Park songs and when I listen to the Trololo Song :'D

[@araicatkins]

My favorite song in the entire game!!! Thanks for the upload......

[@deejay3971]

a young child with a dream to create a urban jungle of commuting citizens that worship the ground he built. the citizens that inhabit the area go about their day from their somewhat populated residential neighborhood to the rustling city of a commercial district never realizing this world around them was especially designed for every single one of them separately to enjoy collectively and gather information to make this ant hill into a breathing utopia of mass unity...ya dig?

[@batosato]

whenever I listen to this music I feel like flying across the ocean, forest, deserts watching the wild life and aquatic life in their natural habitat..... I feel like Google earth with feelings....:P I renamed my audio file to "NATURECALLS"

[@Joshfarmpig]

funny story here, I was born in the late 2000's (2007-2009) and i played this when i was 9. So sorta my childhood

[@giulianosarti656]

I was born in ‘99 and started playing this game when you were born, around 2009 ahaha

[@Red-pm2oj]

I was born in 97, can't remember exactly when I started playing this game but man the memories. I recently picked it up again, doing alot better than I used to! hahaha I just miss when things were so simple

[@WhtMgc]

Best Sim City 4 Song

[@Vaer0]

I remember I used to go into the game settings and turn every song off except this one and Oasis. Simply bliss 😇

[@novato455]

ooooooohh man the nostalgia "snif snif", the simcity series as been allways my alltime favorites since i was a kid, i think im gonna reinstall this, but getting all the mods i use to have is gonna take me weeks oh well i dont mind that :)

[@jcfadul]

this really a great song i like how the mix the guitars, best song.

[@AmyImpact]

AMAZING, AMAZING! It just makes me remember a lot of good memories.

[@sincityfire]

For some reason this song makes me feel lonely and secluded near the sea in the 1990's...

[@omega1123]

Sim City 4 Was the best in my opinion. I still have the delux edition sitting on my shelf. makes me want to redownload it.

[@CharlieDaStig]

Shit, this is beautiful.

[@VBackseatRomeoV]

it has that kind of movie feel. i can just imagine it being in some movie where a guy is driving his car on a peaceful getaway

[@oliveroad]

i cry every time

[@raph2k01]

So aquatic and ethereal

[@julieng.128]

Uhh... Such a peaceful music !

[@bogimeister5403]

arrived from school did the homework just to play sim city.. i was so young i didnt understand why my city didnt work 🤣 but had so much fun 😔😢 fuck corona and the "new" world as my friend down said

[@JamesWhole24]

Wow. Very beautiful.

[@PiNoyblkIam]

this song was on fantastic festivals of the world: philippines!

[@PieMoe]

This song plays when I'm asleep. Atleast I wish it did....

[@djjafeth]

yes, and this is a perfect song for a turistic video..

[@UsuarioPedroo]

3:30 chills

[@Evert-Kramer]

Same here - tender dreamy soundscape.

[@Fiddlestickz1]

Simply perfect.

[@dz2.082]

This music Reminds me My first Time Playing SC 4

[@sdgsdgsdgsd3]

makes me wanna buil a tiny tiny village, which the population is around 50 people

[@indigoleafs]

no, it makes it even more special!! PLUR

[@israelgonzalez1414]

I like this is drums !!!!

[@PermianExtinction]

I'm pretty sure that happens to everyone when it comes to things like songs and memory, but that doesn't make it any less special! :)

[@fraroc]

I kinda think of a night drive through the city when this music plays

[@Samspianopage]

@gameaddict51 yes indeed it was my friend, you'll find it on the game's box and on the website, in addition The Sims 3 was developed by a different EA studio and didn't include Will wright in the design if I remember as he was busy working on Spore

[@EclecticSceptic]

Thinking back, I played Sim City 4 mostly for the music.

[@indigoleafs]

that's true but I was talking about another moments in my mind, it kind of notices what's going on in my head too :D

[@volemak2]

After Epicenter, this is probably the best music of the game.

[@krzysztofwitkowski6982]

the best song in soundtrack :) I'm sad, that I can't run SC4 on my computer :(

[@TrainSounds]

You can try to get it on Steam if you have that installed.

[@boredomskingdom]

This song calmed me down because we have in our class a horrible teacher. She complains about everything and she also discriminates some of our classmates -.- Yesterday she said to me that I can't count maths at all. Oh well, we complain to our other teacher about her.

[@DrSurprise]

Americanresolve2 is right. it does sooth and relax you and it sounds like it makes a nice valentines day song

[@Wkterr]

"12 years ago" So did this ever make a valentines day for you?

[@ZephyrNL]

@@Wkterr I'm curious as well 👀

[@thegunslinger9707]

@@Wkterr I really hope DrSurprise is fine. He commented 13 years ago and we have no signs of life about him.

[@donnysashari]

Macroblank - aching soul

[@ruok3351]

thief

[@donnysashari]

@@ruok3351 no thief

[@ivancain]

Masterpeice

[@Israelyguy14]

I love this game,but my PC is just too stupid to handle it right. Just wait,My dear game,Soon I'll play you to your full glory!

[@cookie1138]

buy on steam, enter -intro:off -CPUCount:1 -CustomResolution:enabled -r1920x1080x32 thank me later

[@HarrisonHUMAN]

I imagine a silent montage of New York City with an overhead pan of the buildings and streets, similar to I am Legend. Follow that with people in the metro going about their business while high class business people get limos and escorts to work.

[@Ikbeneennestel]

Buy it on steam, u'r never loose you'r cd's :D