Lots of things have been discussed here on the forums, but I haven't really seen a compiled thread about what we actually have heard of Skyrim so far.

Sound is an important part of the game. Very important. It strengthens the atmosphere, immersion and feeling of basically everything in the game. Without Jeremy Soule for instance, my Oblivion-experience definitely wouldn't have been the same.

This is what we've heard so far of Skyrim:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSRtYpNRoN0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcgkzXpBawg

Other videos that may be of interest to hear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGMOMkACtn4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRm22yTBCho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbuQSGe8LS0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-8AoPJYjSg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoSV1CERCr0

So, what are your thoughts about this, so far?

A few questions to think about and perhaps answer:
Do you like the main theme (if so, what is your favourite part?)? Do you like the soundtrack? Do you like the voice of Esbern (Max von Sydow)? Do you like how dragons sound like in the trailer?
Do you like how the Dragon Shout sounds like in the trailer? Do you like how it sounds when you're hitting/slicing with weapons (or drawing the sword) in the trailer? Do you like the panting sounds in the trailer?
Do you like the sound of the Draugrs in the trailer?

I'm sure there are things I've missed mentioning to discuss. The above are just examples
I personally think (without cluttering the first post too much) that everything sounds great. The main track is epic; my favourite part is 0:54-1:08. I love the soundtrack that we heard; very atmospheric with a slice of epicness. I'm very very happy that Jeremy Soule is composing. I love all the sounds in the trailer, especially the hitting/slicing sounds and how dragons sound like. I'm not too hyped about the Dragon Shouts (I don't know why, honestly...), but it sounds good. I'm very happy of the panting sounds. I added a mod to get that in Oblivion and it was nice to see it being in Skyrim already!

:intergalactic:

I`ve watched the trailers and some other stuff and I haven`t even noticed the music so I guess it blends in well.

Edit: The only thing I don`t like is the sound of the dragon shout. I`m overall against the shouts as I think it`s not a very amazing idea but we will see once the game comes out.

I really like the main theme, but I didn't like the soprano at the end of the gameplay trailer. Overall, I think the announcement trailer was way better, because the music and visuals worked together. I realize they wanted to show us gameplay, but as a whole concept, the announcement trailer was better, ending with the awesome chorus and all that. :shrug:
I also liked the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fPWxWqVpSs we heard in the the art of skyrim video. Best parts in the songs are of course the drums.

The rest of the audio is similarly awesome. What really caught my ear in the trailer was the draugrs' gurgling voice!
Overall, the sound has been one of the best parts of what we have seen (durr) so far.

Awesome, epic, only to name two words that come to mind when only listening to this game and its music and sounds.

Yeah I'm not too excited about the shouts either. Don't really know why though, I just ain't

I wonder how the most powerful shout actually sounds like though. The coolest thing about shouts I think is that it fits nicely with the dual hands system. Since it's with your voice you're doing it, it's something that has an advantage over spells in that sense, as shouts can be used when wielding for instance a claymore or a shield and a sword.

I do not like the part were Dovakhiin draws his sword, and we hear a loud kzzhhhiiinng... Drawing a sword doesn't make that noise.

Everything else is absolutely awesome.

Thanks man
Even though i'm a rocker at heart,i absolutely love music like this.
I love all the music i've heard so far. The music in the the trailer is EPIC....But the first piece you linked ( which i believe ) is from the concept art video ( were it progress's ) just makes the hair on my neck stand up,it really is a nice piece of music. I'm also a fan of the music they use in the elder scrolls,they sure know how to put good music in.

I'll never get board of listening to them, so thankyou

The drum beat at the start of the trailer made me a little teary eyed for recognitions sake, but the rest if the theme is very powerful too. I like the chorus alot and I wonder how that will be incorporated into gameplay or maybe just the intro? I'm not able to check those links right now but have we heard anything that sounds like the 'running around town/ mountains minding my own business theme'? I think that is the music we hear the most. It was nice in OB but I liked the ups and downs it had in MW

And I think Esbern's voice actor is awesome! I love the
narration in the trailer, it makes me super excited to meet that character.

Thanks for the great compilation of info!

Np

Have you listened to rock covers of the Morrowind/Skyrim theme? They're quite good ^^

I wish things would stop ripping off the whole "epic choir" thing, yeah sure it was great in the LOTR films but come on...REMEMBER THE LADYHAWKE MUSIC

What do you mean? I'm not following

No,i will look them up on youtube however.

Going back to my rocker root's,i love the music in the elder scrolls...but as regards battle music,i would love a little rock/metal thrown in there. Get's the blood pumping.
I'm walking along,it's all nice and pieceful,then a battle starts,and FUEL kicks in by metallica....Haha...now that's fighting music

I think rock music goes wel with things like that,be it a movie or a game. But i have no problem with the way they do it of course. I'd just like to hear that blood-pumping music from time-to-time

I like listening to elder scrolls rock a bit sometimes, but I don't think it really fits in the actual game. I prefer to listen to it outside it
Drums are nice and great though for battle music. I also hope music fades this time though so it doesn't just instantly change like before.

I wonder what that violin piece sounds like when an enemy is detected?

Man, I love Metallica, but I would hate it if metal/rock made it's way into the Elder scrolls. Doesn't fit for me, even as battle music. I could be wrong, some type of metal or rock might fit, but knee jerk reaction definitely says no. Basically, I'm skeptical. I'd prefer battle music closer to something you'd hear in like a Lord of the Rings film.

I agree it probably would sound odd,or maybe not work.I just love to able to try it personally. I have absolutely have no problem with the way they do it. I'm not saying they should do it.
I used to play forza with metallica in the background. Or play "fuel" while racing,it felt like i was going faster,just pumped me up. Going from the elder scrolls type music straight into rock music,probably wouldn't work. It was more of a personal thing rather than,they should put it in. I just had a thought of be being unaware of a dragon approaching,then "Fuel" /whatever kicks in....you know the [censored] is gunna hit the fan. Like i said,i'm more than happy withthe way they do it.

If you're playing on PC, you can always mod whatever music you want in the game

I did that for Morrowind. There were some really good composers that modded the Morrowind music.

@Gromm: Yeah I have the Morrowind and Oblivion soundtracks on my playlists on my comp. They're really nice. When I study I sometimes listen to them. Very good background music

It's great, sounds like an OST I could listen all day long.
Wait... I could do that with the Morrowind and Oblivion ones too...

I have an xbox my good man....i won't say unfortunetly,because i like my xbox. But PC does come in handy for things of that nature.
Though it would be nice to see if anyone has done that with the trailer ( you know added metal/rock to it )....Hint,hint........joking.

I'm sure someone will do it at some point.

if there is a bar fight they should play Mob goes wild By clutch and some other songs they get you pumped

Talking about the music... I have hardly heard better music for a video game, I'm serious. Lovin' it!

Don't like Soule at all to be honest. His music is such insubstantial fluff imo. I really liked Esbern's monologue though.

I loved all, I've heard from it, so far - it creates a wonderful, unspeakably "nordic / viking" mood, imo B) ... and therefore increases my anticipation for this game even more. :tes:

Also I've read in some reports (of the demo), that the music which played during the exploration of the countryside - and also during the battle with the dragon - was really great, too (in the opinion of the regarding writer, of course - but the fact alone that it was mentioned, says a lot, imo )

Btw: Nice thread. :thumbsup:

The writer was probably right. So far it seems Skyrim's music will be something we'll remember and listen to for a long long time.

Imo, all of Bethesda's soundtracks are incredible. Morrowind's - amazing, perfect atmosphere for the game. Oblivion's - amazing as well, perfect atmosphere for the game (and just really good in general). Fallout 3's - amazing too, very very good atmosphere for the game.

The only soundtracks from other games that have caught my attention as well are parts of Fable soundtracks, and the Halo menu music

You should check out the Alone in the Dark and Lord of the Rings Online soundtracks. they're great. Regardless of what you think of the games. :turned: