Guild Wars 2

I created this theme earlier in the discussion section. Because I did not notice the existence of “audio” section. I confess.
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First things first, I want to say that Jeremy Soule is my favorite composer. I have 4 discs with GW music, and I must say that over a third of the tracks are not used in the game, many are rarely used, such as at the phases of the personal stories. I think it’s a waste of potential. Personally, in my opinion, the music in the game is extremely important. And it’s great part of the overall experience. Ignoring these moments, you deprive a large proportion of the game atmospherics.

And often there are flaws, moreover: for example, in Orr suddenly begins to play an easy, relaxing tune from queensdale. The atmosphere immediately goes nowhere.
Or, in dragonbrand, for example, plays unobtrusive, easy music too.

I would like to see some correction in this regard pls, if it possable.

There are many beautiful compositions, barely involved in the game. Such as “The Seraph”, often encountered in the trailers before release. “Heritage of Humanity” – same situation, only in the opening human video. “Snaff’s Workshop” not even played, well, in the Snaff’s Workshop… strange. “The Walls of Ebonhawke” – brilliant soundtrack, but… there is not inside the walls of Ebonhawke. “The Vigil Goes to War” – perfect composition for Kryta locations. I’ve heard it only on the disk. “Ventari’s Legacy”, good music for Grove. “Tyria Awaits” – good underwater music. “Tengu Wall”. “Zhaitan” – never heard it in Orr. “The Darkness Will Fall”. “The Saga of the Norn” – must be in Hoelbrak. “The Vaults of the Priory”. “The Charr Triumphant” – suppa-duppa mega music, it MUST be in Black Citadel at least, not only in Tequatl battle. “Here Be Dragons”, excellent track, but it sounds only in battle with Zhaitan. I would like to hear “Scales of Issormir” more often too. Oh… and of course a individually aboit “Fear Not This Night” composition. Branded music, not occurring in the game AT ALL. Plays only after the murder of Zhaitan (where it just did not have time to listen), and a piece of it in the grove vistas. Sadly…

Well, enough of text. I hope the basic idea I opened.

I know that the game has even more music than there is on the disks. I would like to see some “rebalance of soundtracks” around the world. In the capitals, for example, in the remarkable places and so on.

You really said everything that needed to be said. Could not agree more.

Fully agreed, very good post. The soundtrack placement (and inclusion, clearly) could be much improved. They’ve done it once with LA, so I hope that one day they’ll take the time to add / improve all the rest as well.

The track “Zhaitan” plays during a cutscene related to Orr, while “The Saga of the Norn” plays during the opening playing a Norn character.

Hermes.7014:

The track “Zhaitan” plays during a cutscene related to Orr, while “The Saga of the Norn” plays during the opening playing a Norn character.

The point was that they could be used in so much more situations. There’s a lot of really good yet unused tracks. He never said that the Saga of the Norn wasn’t used, just that it should be in Hoelbrak.

I agree so much! Jeremy Soule is my favorite composer as well, and I own all four discs of this soundtrack and there are so many beautiful and interesting compositions that should be used.

There were a lot of times that I was really confused with the placement of the music in the personal story. The one that stands out the most was the cleansing of Orr. They picked the piano piece of “Fear Not This Night” to play during it. And it really took away from the epic feel of what was happening. You’re being swarmed by risen and the emotions expressed in the music don’t match what’s happening to your character. The music in that instance was very quiet, as well. I found that to be the biggest disappointment when it came to audio placement.

They seem to over use “Fear Not This Night” in the game. For example, it’s utilized when you view a vista in The Grove. Why not play a segment from “Ventari’s Legacy” or “Out of the Dream”? I agree with all of the points you listed. I hope we get to hear some more great compositions in the game.

Darkhayle.2473:

I agree so much! Jeremy Soule is my favorite composer as well, and I own all four discs of this soundtrack and there are so many beautiful and interesting compositions that should be used.

There were a lot of times that I was really confused with the placement of the music in the personal story. The one that stands out the most was the cleansing of Orr. They picked the piano piece of “Fear Not This Night” to play during it. And it really took away from the epic feel of what was happening. You’re being swarmed by risen and the emotions expressed in the music don’t match what’s happening to your character. The music in that instance was very quiet, as well. I found that to be the biggest disappointment when it came to audio placement.

They seem to over use “Fear Not This Night” in the game. For example, it’s utilized when you view a vista in The Grove. Why not play a segment from “Ventari’s Legacy” or “Out of the Dream”? I agree with all of the points you listed. I hope we get to hear some more great compositions in the game.

Because Fear Not This Night is a really brilliant track and because of the lyrics Ree wrote for it and the recorded version of it the song is actually rooted in lore (pale tree pun). I did a mini skip for joy every time I did a vista in The Grove. Also, Vista’s in specific areas all use the same track, so that explains that bit for you. There is no more appropriate a track for Vista’s in the Grove than one sung by the pale tree herself! <— Insane Sylvari enthusiast, sorry.