The Sims Bustin' Out GBA OST - Original Source Recording

I did this soundtrack for Griptonite in 2003, which was a mix of original tracks and arrangements/remixes of songs from PC version of The Sims 1.
Track listing:
0:00 - Country Cafe
1:07 - Gym
2:26 - City 1
4:42 - Chem Lab
6:56 - Disco
8:43 - Jail
10:20 - Create-a-Sim
11:46 - Store 1
13:16 - Hospital
14:33 - Library
16:11 - Bossa Nova
18:07 - Pet Shop
19:16 - Techno
21:27 - Lawnmower
22:40 - Store 2
23:43 - City 2
25:38 - Giuseppi Mezzoalto
26:26 - Pizza
27:31 - Rock
28:55 - Title
31:06 - Petri
33:16 - Biker Bar
34:34 - The Van
35:35 - Haunted Shack
37:30 - Oldies
39:12 - Finale
39:29 - TV (Action)
39:59 - Auction
40:14 - TV (Sci Fi)
40:32 - Sewer
42:02 - TV (Soap Opera)
42:16 - Guitar Challenges 1-5
47:57 - Fishing
48:12 - Weight Lifting
48:21 - Misc. Ditties
These tracks were recorded from the original source files, so they are higher quality than what came out of the speakers on your GBA.
Special thanks to FreakRacer101, who posted recordings of many of these songs about five years ago--the likes and comments on those videos are what motivated me to post this collection.
All songs copyright EA, whom I hope are okay with me posting this.

[@namedidii]

you are important

[@theotheranna6973]

why is nobody talking about that transition from the jail to create-a-sim music???

[@quantumtoaster5224]

I was about to post the same thing. That transition was smooth.

[@akeembristol5667]

So slick

[@jolex_nerd8132]

Yes

[@repeekyraidcero]

The transitions are all superb

[@Dr.Frasier_Crane]

Maybe because the game has a wide variety of music?

[@Zedek]

The Techno-Theme had that magic part in it (20:42) where I was lying with my GBA and my headphones in bed and just had this looping forever. I got goosebumps everytime! I have forgotton about that tune, and now, like 14 years later, I remember it all of a sudden, giving me a bit of wet eyes... I mean, in 2003, I was 13 years young, the world seemed so endless, now I am 27 and it's just memories... And that track is sticking to those particular memories.

[@repeekyraidcero]

1:09 also does this for me, then again. Ians themes are one of a kid. The only other compser that I'd call this unique is Shuhei Naruse (Ryuusei no Rockman) Soo good

[@jonathanmartensson8535]

Ok but can we talk about that amazing transition at 2:23

[@IanStocker]

I'm so happy someone noticed my transitions... I wanted these videos to show a "full mix" rather than just a series of tracks with fadeouts. Fun to make even if they take a bit more time that way.

[@traceremix]

Ian Stocker the best one imo is definitely the Jail theme/Create-a-sim transition. They're such different moods but the transition is so seamless. 🙌

[@chioma8289]

FOR REAL

[@marcelosdbzmusic8072]

​@@traceremix Dammit, I was just about to mention how good that was!! 10:18

[@RareKatana]

chills

[@NropR]

I religiously use this and The Urbz soundtracks for studying and working purposes, it allows me to get into a groove. I cannot believe it took me this long to realize that the uploader is the composer himself. Kudos to creating an iconic soundtrack that stuck with me nearly 20 years later.

[@IanStocker]

Thanks for saying so! Glad you are continuing to enjoy it

[@marolborrough6355]

23:43 is such a beauty man. It brings out the child in me every time. It always reminds me of my grandparents...

[@none561]

when i was a kid i was always too scared to stay in the haunted house area for too long (and never progressed beyond that xD) so i never knew the music actually had a spicy dance beat until recently

Yo, dude. The soundtrack for the gba version of the urbz is probably one of the best video game soundtracks out there. It made the game very memorable for me. This soundtrack is awesome as well. Hope to hear new tracks from you.

[@IanStocker]

+DarklyDreamingDeeDra Thank you! I haven't made time for composing in the last year, since I've been spending all my time programming my next game, but comments like this are encouraging. I'll be sure to post new stuff to this channel.

[@RicardoRos]

there's a way you could do a repack all of this soundtrack on midi format? Also urbz and the sims 2 from gba?

[@IanStocker]

Bit of trivia, these songs were never in MIDI format--they were written using a tracker and converted directly into the native music format for the hardware. There may be emulator type tools that can access the audio data though...

[@RicardoRos]

Ian Stocker awesome! i really love your music and works with the sims bustin out, urbz and the sims 2 (but wanted more music from you on that). And lets not talk about the the sims 2 pets haha its a shame that EA Games doesnt release this games on nintendo virtual console and new Sims game RPG

[@torrejoe8659]

Hi Ian! Those grooves are fuckin amazing. I want to know, can I use the bass line of the main theme of the game for a song with my band? If there's no possibilities I'll understand.

[@dark.1219]

you know what i wished for? i wished for another RPG Sims game on the 3DS or On Nintendo Switch it would be sick! i love playing goals and doing jobs Such fun!

[@joelsweeney4024]

they were by far the best sims games, though the pc sims games had other attractions i was less favourable of. RPG sims games are where its at. (and for gods sake i dont mean sims medieval )

[@dark.1219]

Joel Sweeney Those types of games were the best to me at that time and if it was recreated in this type of style today definitely will play again

[@ailurophile4341]

YES TOTALLY THIS WAS THE SHIT

[@lafandessims07]

We would need a Sims Bustin Out 2 or Urbz 2, with Ian Stocker to make the OST 😍😍 that'd be awesome

[@repeekyraidcero]

Such a shame that the dev is nomore :\

[@gogaming8778]

Best Sims game ever!!!! Even to this day and the soundtrack is ACE!!! I can't believe I remember a lot of these tunes 16 years later. Great Job Ian Stocker

[@IanStocker]

Thank you, glad to hear they stuck with you!

[@lafandessims07]

Wait, you are THE Ian Stocker ????

[@landewell6862]

What is Ian stocker?

[@giov7]

OMG

[@lafandessims07]

@@landewell6862 The guy who made thsi soundtrack and the one for the Sims Urbz and The Sims 2 on GBA !!

[@bwah9481]

Huh. I thought it was Jerry Martin

[@lafandessims07]

@@bwah9481 Jerry Martin is the guy who made the OST of the Sims 1 on PC

[@probability_density]

City 2 brings back fond childhood memories of playing Sims Bustin' Out while on vacation with my family.

[@theHOOD61]

Insane how you made so many memorable melodies for this game, thanks for City 1, 2, and Giuseppe's theme. In my head eternally

[@repeekyraidcero]

Ah yes. Da criminal man xD Guiseppe

[@lafandessims07]

@@repeekyraidcero he used to scare me when I was a kid

[@dingdongbells3314]

I have to agree with others who said that 20:42 is something really special. Firstly, I played the crap out of Sims Superstar (probably only person on the planet) so it was a real treat to hear. But secondly, that sound. That incredible synth work where you really kick in the bass, that rich and powerful synth sound was just like Synthwave, except a decade before anyone even had a name for it.

[@IanStocker]

I'm really digging the synthwave genre that has emerged in the last ten years or so, it's taking my favorite instrumentation and applying it to more modern composition techniques.

[@yikes6758]

Something about this game always had a sort of elegiac vibe... When I played it as a kid there were a lot of areas that made me feel uneasy. these tracks are by all means very well produced, but I think you may have unintentionally tapped into some unintended unnerving vibes with the way they combined with the game's natural ambiences and art direction that was somewhat hard to parse. I mean these all fondly and as compliments of course! this game and the Urbz make up a tremendously positive set of memories from my childhood :)

[@RedlShreder]

00:00 - Country Café 01:07 - Fitness Center, Credits 02:26 - City Theme - East 04:41 - Virtuchem 06:56 - Disco Theme 08:42 - Jail, R&B Theme 10:20 - [No idea what is this] 11:46 - Cheatum & Howe's 13:16 - Hospital 14:32 - Library, Bric-A-Brac Shop 16:09 - Paradise Island 18:07 - Animal Shelter, Washroom 19:16 - Techno Theme 21:27 - Mawing the Lawn 22:40 - General Store 23:42 - City Theme - Docks & South 25:38 - Giuzeppi Mezzoalto 26:26 - Dockside Diner 27:30 - Rock Theme 28:55 - Intro, City Theme - West & Park 31:05 - Petri Dish 33:16 - Smoothie Slider, Metal Theme 34:34 - Club Rubb, Hip Hop Theme 35:32 - Haunted Shack 37:30 - Burning Spoke Biker Bar, Oldies Theme 39:12 - The End 39:29 - Watching TV 39:59 - Auction 40:14 - Watching TV 2 40:32 - Sewers 42:02 - [No idea what is this 2] 42:15 - Guitar 46:33 - The King 47:57 - Jingles/Sounds

[@RedlShreder]

This OST brings so much to the game ! I searched for it for a long time, thank you for uploading it here !

[@karenkyo7431]

10:20 - [No idea what is this] Is create a sim (Just bring back my gba to make sure and I can't believe I forgot this one)

[@AbsurdBartholomew]

second no idea is soap opera

[@bomeiresonne]

No idea 2 is the end of the game track

[@davidmaresginer6592]

42:02 is in an expensive TV channel

[@DeadwingDork]

God DAMN you are underrated dude. I love using your stuff from this game and Urbz GBA in my videos. Your work is actually up there with some of my favorite game music like SOTN and Banjo-Kazooie.

[@repeekyraidcero]

True. Michuru is amazing too. I only really cared for B&K on the GBA tho (But it was good too)

[@nataliielo]

LOVED Lawnmower and Store 2 the most because they were remixed versions of Mall Rat from ts1. so much nostalgia. Loved all the versions

[@taufikazharilbs2028]

Same here 😂😂

[@justindark98]

I love the little jingle at 48:35. It plays when you eat a berry from Heidi Shadows. This game was a small part of my earlier childhood and the soundtrack is very memorable. My brother used to play this a lot on the GBA, along with The Sims 2. Too bad I didn't know about The Urbz when I was younger but I do now.

[@steelplasma256]

The DS and GBA Sims games were games I strongly remember playing when I was younger. The soundtrack brings back so many memories. They sound like I remember but so much clearer than I thought I would ever hear. It's extremely common among game developers to delete old game source materials after release. Even music is commonly held back in legal red tape even if the original still exists. The GBA/DS Sims games are severely underrated and hold little appeal to new players today. I cannot thank you enough for composing these tracks. Thank you

[@IanStocker]

you're very welcome, thanks for your kind comment!

[@joelsweeney4024]

i absolutely adored the band mini game tracks, the radio tracks, and general bgm. Urbz had amazing music too, i especially like suburbia day/night, oldies, and the fiddle minigame ofc ^^ i really just wish there were more sims games like this, because they really were amazing. urbz, bustin out, sims 2 gba, and sims 2 ds just werent enough.

[@Rekoware]

You probably got tons of messages from people that are as nostalgic as i am, but thank you so much for these amazing soundtracks for the Sims games and others, it's really a big part of these amazing and also underated games, and also a big part of my childhood and hearing these in a higher quality is magical, thank you!

[@IanStocker]

You're very welcome, glad to provide the nostalgia

[@julies2430]

This music is addictive. I've listened to it several times today

[@MrKsoft]

I'd do some pretty horrible things to get my hands on the original IT files. This soundtrack is that good.

[@clarkedawe3464]

I am not a very materialistic person, I don’t keep too many things from my childhood, because it really wasn’t a great part of my life. One of the few things I’ve made sure to keep with me whenever I move houses is my old gameboy advance, and my busting out cartridge. That game has always stuck with me, for a good reason: the music. I used to just listen to it with my headphones on whenever my family would travel. If you are who you say you are, I would like to thank you.

[@IanStocker]

You're very welcome, too kind :-)

[@Peeuf]

The library song is stuck in my head forever due to the time I spent here trying to max out my skills haha

[@RetroRanter]

Wow the legend himself uploads the OST, I'm wanting to do remixes of some of these tracks as they were a big part of my childhood, you did amazing work, pushed the GBA to its sound limits. Thanks for the memories.

[@IanStocker]

My pleasure, and good luck with the remixes. I got my start arranging VGM as a teenager

[@deklusa]

still working on the remixes my guy?

[@twiztidkreation]

One of the soundtracks of my childhood.

[@user-ht4xt2sh9m]

best sims game

[@siloPIRATE]

Came looking in the hopes of a Dropbox MP3 upload after seeing there was one for The Sims 2. Search continues

[@IanStocker]

Someday maybe

[@LoserHands]

bumping country cafe everytime I get the aux cord i remember grits being OP and the ho with the cowboy hat.. nostalgiaaa

[@iacomary]

What surprises me is that even though this was my first the sims game, i definitely played way more The Urbz, cause im noticing i recall almost every track! With this one i remembered the opening, the gym and most of them after 20:00. I think i got this game from a friend so i never played it from the start all by myself but continued from their safe file😂 The stores and minigames are the tracks i recall the most

[@TheShaitan2000]

If there's an underrated composer, it has to be you. All of this OST is stuck in my head forever, and for several good reasons. I hope you're doing well, because you really outdid yourself with this piece of art.

[@IanStocker]

Really nice of you to say!

[@DracuIina.]

@@IanStocker I come back to this soundtrack all the time to listen to it when I'm stressed really gives you an awesome feeling!

[@kaizo0055]

I’ve been listening to this and the Urbz’s soundtrack for about ten years now. I always come back to them, they’re like doses of nostalgia. I seriously don’t know how you came up with such catchy tunes. It’s my dream and life goal to create an RPG and in the perfect world, I’d have the soundtrack made by you, lol

[@RpiesSPIES]

Hello. Thanks for contributing a great part to this awesome game I've replayed dozens of times over the past couple decades.

[@IanStocker]

you're very welcome!

[@marcelosdbzmusic8072]

Honestly, listening to "Create a Sim" and "Store 1" transition so smoothly back-to-back is my favorite section to listen to on repeat with this soundtrack playlist

[@JayWetter]

22:40 means the world to me, so many memories in that furniture store

[@troywright359]

It's really great to see composers of not so well known work interacting with their fans! This could have been just a pretty meh soundtrack for the GBA version, but you poured quality into it so that it outshines the 'regular' PC! Now you're sharing the source, made great transitions also.... everyone has told you thanks already, but I want to shake you firmly by the hand sir, for your fine work.

[@IanStocker]

You're very welcome, friend.

[@ForgetfulHatter]

6:56 - Disco to me always had a Daft punk feel to it. :) maybe it was that sick bass riff at 7:05

[@IanStocker]

I think I was listening to some Daft Punk at the time...

[@Cornedbeef94]

You sir are much appreciated in this world, these tracks / your works are iconic !

[@IanStocker]

thank you!

[@vnthe4177]

Omg you are the composer?! Great job! i loved them in my childhood. Still do now

[@PanGalacticGargoyleBlaster]

Most underrated game soundtrack of all time thanks man

[@loelldebach8450]

I remember going into the jail and listening to the jail theme made me think there was going to be some long mission inside the jail cuz that theme is just too good to be not used more 😅

[@kokokirifull]

Like omg, you are my childhood hero, I used to play this game, as a small kid, even if i can't read yet, but still, i have not forgot these songs at all!

[@brewski425castleclash]

ty for my childhood noises

[@Rambling-Thomas]

Gym and Techno are some of my fave GBA tunes. The whole OST is amazing and holds some precious memories.

[@IanStocker]

thank you thomas!

[@Rambling-Thomas]

@@IanStocker You're very welcome, have you done any new game OSTs recently?

[@aomregcik]

Wow... Didn't expect to find this when having my occasional Bustin Out soundtrack kick. This is freaking amazing.

[@Shnoodle0101]

It's pretty nostalgic the whole time but I got *really* emotional when it hit create a sim ;;

[@TriplaHHH]

Hey Ian, great to get to know the original designer of these tunes. Urbz was definitely a banger with some of these songs, didn't know there was an earlier version.

[@CurtisAlfeld]

One of my absolute favorite soundtracks.

[@themissinfowar6629]

47:57 🥁 doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo...... DOO-DOO-DO-DOOOOO! 🎺 💣☝️

[@antoinematerne6799]

My childhood ! Best GBA game with Pokemon R/S/E

[@Madskillz434]

man, city 1 sounds just like its console counterpart, that has always impressed me 😲

[@user-hn6tc9ot4j]

these songs are such bangers thank you for making my childhood great

[@emielsaccount1239]

Oh-my-god! I LOVE IT!

[@emielsaccount1239]

I still love it. Thank you again!

[@Simbreon]

I just made a video comparing the original sims 1 songs to the remixes you made for this! I gotta say though, the gym song is by far my fave. It was my phone's ringtone back in like, 2009 😂

[@IanStocker]

Nice video--I wouldn't have been able to ID all of the source songs today!

[@akijinchan]

Actually you made a lot of my favorite tracks on gba games x) I love hte gym one

[@AbsurdBartholomew]

Really sounds like this belongs in a DS port, niiccee

[@thomasseymour5025]

I hope Nintendo Switch now. And PS5. And Xbox Series X|S.

[@asing67]

Store 2 goes so hard 😭😭

[@ikkineko]

I always comeback to listen to the HQ version. Thank you for uploading your awesome job

[@IanStocker]

Of course, glad you enjoy

[@Lynnethevillain]

i'm obsessed with the Disco track ngl

[@wosie3910]

This is amazing!

[@dearmadeline]

les sims permis de sortir! my fav!

[@Guillox_22]

Awesmome! I've been looking for this for a long time. Thanks!

[@leadersofthenewschool]

Just incredible!!

[@66777jason]

these were the songs of my childhood, thank you man

[@yukiotenzen]

Ahhh, hell yeah!! I loved this game! The tracks were so dope, thank you.

[@andresvallsorts8626]

Thank you for creating this memorable OST, I was around 9 years when I played and I still remember some of them

[@IanStocker]

you're welcome, glad you have some memories attached to the game and music!

[@rasundesilva6088]

Thanks for posting this, my favorite GBA game ever

[@rezxnxnz]

Perfect !!! Thank you !!!

[@Percevalko]

Store 2 absolutely slaps

[@northernsines]

i concurr, so does title

[@fjomsepusen9809]

I'm loving this, thanks for posting!

[@IanStocker]

My pleasure, glad you are enjoying it

[@domexxor]

I played this game and Urbz when I was 13 for the first time. And now as an adult (27y) I still play them sometimes because of the nostalgia... The soundtrack of both games is so damn good! Thank you for your music!

[@PazLegalces]

Thank you so much for making my childhood.

[@Simtasticgallery]

Yay finally a complete collection :)

[@Klenzer]

The soundtrack really saved this game, well done Ian!

[@nyantastictv1935]

Could definitely do the best workout ever on the gym soundtrack. Awesome, thank you for those memories!

[@pleiades_nuts]

So good!!!!! THANK YOU

[@IanStocker]

Absolutely

[@Sno6403]

The gym soundtrack is one of my fav video game songs ever, loved it as a kid and I still do

[@marolborrough6355]

23:56 City 2 makes me tear up... I miss playing with my family

[@therealbungus]

This and Urbz are the best soundtracks on the GBA. You are a legend.

[@IanStocker]

aww thank you!

[@Rihcterwilker]

Bustin out on gba is, to this day, my favourite sims game. And i can easily say that it is all thanks to the soundtrack. You can feel the love put into every single song.

[@IanStocker]

Thank you!

[@Ickyus]

Amazing sound track and I'm glad the Country Cafe is the first one on there.

[@WaterMusic34]

Excellent ost and track transitions

[@IanStocker]

Thanks, I always have fun doing transitions like that

[@colemater7297]

I don't have nostalgia and this is still really good

[@daniaharis9590]

thought I would find the soundtrack for this game while in the middle of doing work, it's bringing back the nostalgic feels! my brother and I would often compete with each other on who will progress faster haha

[@pjFrixMediaArchive]

I remember listening to tracks from this game as a kid and really enjoyed it. Glad to see it still hold up after who knows how long. Also these transitions are just, very good.

[@IanStocker]

Thanks for noticing the transitions :-)

[@gaia1353]

So many little amazing things in here. Can't believe how Store 2 touches my heart in just few seconds 🖤

[@IanStocker]

It was my favorite song from Sims 1 PC.

[@parubi]

I listen to this and the urbz soundtrack almost every day, thank you mister Stocker! ♡

[@IanStocker]

you're very welcome!

[@parubi]

after listening to this everyday for 6 months straight , i came to the conclusion that this is my favorite video game ost of all time.

[@Vivi-xn9iz]

I would love a remaster of sims urbz in the city (DS/GBA) on the nintendo switch, it's one of my favorite games

[@pips1257]

Bustin out to this!!!

[@ronnychristenjoyer6778]

Can't believe how catchy that music was. Such nostalgia. I played the Urbz, too. Good job! I love revisiting music from my childhood, they reawaken nice old memories.

[@IanStocker]

Great to hear

[@ItsDoctorAmatic]

Now I understand why the OST of Digimon Racing reminded me so much of my other most favorite GBA OST, which is this one right here.

[@JarrettWasTaken]

Hey Ian, I really want to just say thanks. Like holy shit you made me and my sisters childhoods great with your music. I mean hell you made my childhood even greater with your music. Your music was so great I even had the fuckin gym theme as my ring tone for my last year of High School. Just hearing these in full without their GBA compression is just amazing. Thanks Ian, some of the best music you can find on the GBA.

[@IanStocker]

This is very cool to hear... best wishes my friend

[@bwah9481]

classic.

[@Siouxlita]

hey ian! i just wanted to let you know that this soundtrack completely got me through writing my dissertation at university in 2019! i still come back to it whenever i need to focus on something. this is for sure my version of those 'lofi beats to study to' playlists. thanks a lot!

[@IanStocker]

Congrats on finishing your dissertation! Best Wishes

[@Xsuzukiguy]

I still have the general store theme stuck in my head all these years later 😂

[@srikarkandikonda605]

Yess! It's one of my favourites as well! 😁

[@RileySuperstar]

i didn't have any game consoles as a kid so i only got to experience the main games on pc, but now i've got an emulator on my phone and i'm playing thru each of these games' storylines and honestly, the ost is (at least nowadays) quite underrated despite being an actual masterpiece thank u so much for composing and uploading this :)

[@IanStocker]

you're welcome, and thank you for your comment!

[@sillygostly]

I've been playing this treasure again and have loved it every bit as I did as when it first came out. Tragically, the GBA version was never released in Australia, so I had to play this via other means at the time, but I managed to find a boxed copy on eBay a few years ago. I have always loved the music and atmosphere of the game, and I also loved The Urbz and The Sims 2 on DS (the GBA game was a stinker though). Love your work, Ian. A truly unforgettable soundtrack on its own merits, and I loved the renditions of some of the classic The Sims PC tracks as well (which I also still play on occasion). So many elements came together beautifully and the game would not have been as memorable without your music. I look forward to checking out more of your content.

[@IanStocker]

The PC music was such great source material to be able to remix and arrange. It helped create the right constraints that kept the writer's block away. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

[@hnfzki]

Thanks 👍

[@thibautl3927]

Man that's great to have the opportunity to thank you :) Been listening to the soundtrack of both the sims and urbz games on gba since I was a kid :) Thank you again for the upload, they are the rare few left gba games i own, vastly thanks to the amazing music. Favorite as a kid was Disco, now probably City 2, its always stuck in my head for some reason. Jail theme is better in the sims than the urbz imo, nice transitions btw they were surprising