Forever - Rome Total War Original Soundtrack - Angela & Jeff van Dyck
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3 жыл бұрынThe Rome Total War Original Soundtrack was composed by Jeff van Dyck in 2003-2004. It features vocals by Angela van Dyck, and bouzouki and mandolin by Saki Kaskas. Angela wrote the lyrics...
Forever
by Angela and Jeff van Dyck
What awaits us?
A cloud has fallen on our shore
The mighty hand and sword of Roman war
And I'll be brave, be strong, be true, my love
And I'll be waiting for you, forever
My love, you march to war defiant
May god returneth you triumphant
And you'll be brave, be strong, be true, my love
And I'll be waiting for you, forever
(Roman General : And remember this above all: Our Roman gods are watching, make sure they are not ashamed!)
How can I wait unknowing?
This is the price of war
We rise with noble intentions
And we risk all that is pure
We are only as great as our hearts will allow
What awaits us?
Forever
What will become of us? What will be, will be
But I hope and I pray, every single day
You'll come to me, come home to me, come home to me
@King.Leonidas 3 жыл бұрын
We sure miss you in the new total war games
@blastermaster5039 2 жыл бұрын
Very true.
@santiagoamado9056 2 жыл бұрын
Just for curiosity What is your profession??!
@alfiebanana 2 жыл бұрын
@@santiagoamado9056 im a potter, sir
@domnikoli 2 жыл бұрын
the mod that replaces r:tw 2s music with the music from the first is still one of the most downloaded if not the most on the steam workshop currently.
@santiagoamado9056 2 жыл бұрын
@@alfiebanana Ive brought more soldiers than you...
@AstraAndromeda Жыл бұрын
This was my fathers favorite game, he died back in 2008, he used to have this track on repeat a lot ,so even after all these years I still remember it, it brings back good memories, thank you.
@CesorSalad Жыл бұрын
May he rest in peace.
@archaontheeverchosen Жыл бұрын
God bless his soul
@ArchMizantrop Жыл бұрын
may his soul find peace
@togrul4302 Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see the gamers now have second generation rememberin them. That would never be a case when I was child. Now I am 38. Let your father rest in piece!
@sirprize5191 Жыл бұрын
@@togrul4302 I'm 27. My now 36 yo brother got this game for us, my first ever pc game. I will do the same for my kids, tho probably sons only lol, my sister didn't like it while I was hooked. It's truly the best gift. It will pass on the generations.
@Link2edition 3 ай бұрын
This is the real reason men are thinking about the Roman Empire.
@unbreakableldorado7723 Ай бұрын
so damn true!
@JOHONG2024 6 ай бұрын
I am 33yrs old and still listening to this. For almost 20years, this has been my favorite game and music.
@anirootsukaket2420 23 күн бұрын
32 Yro still here too😊
@hurfery 3 жыл бұрын
And remember this above all: Our Roman gods are watching, make sure they are not ashamed!
@chelsblue7370 2 жыл бұрын
Even though my Christian God may be watching, I'd still kill for Rome without compunction.
@mimir4965 2 жыл бұрын
@@chelsblue7370 hypocrisy is pretty normal among "christians" isnt it? ;)
@mimir4965 2 жыл бұрын
@Idk Idk turn the other cheek and slice with gladius like a peaceful christian
@janehrahan5116 2 жыл бұрын
@@mimir4965 Hating Christians is edgy cringe. Idk if you are atheist, muslim or "christian" lower c, but you are cringeeeee.
@rebelfriend1818 2 жыл бұрын
@@mimir4965 they would be defending Christendom so it’s fine
@hayro252 3 жыл бұрын
Best Total War OST that ever created in my opinion.
@Perseus115 3 жыл бұрын
This and medieval 2 and shogun 2
@LauftFafa 2 жыл бұрын
for me its rome 2 . sorry but i dont let nostalgia and good soudtracks influence me . the remaster didnt change a thing , it didnt add what rome 2 have for example and what was the reactions of most fans ? they hated it for being too outdated . it a was a reality check and rome 1 failed at it . in other hand rome 2 still prospere to this day even better than 3 kingdoms and attila released after it or shogun2
@goap690 2 жыл бұрын
@@LauftFafa just... WUT? not a single word with truth in your entire comment. Thats all i can say. I dont understand what you mean here. How it all related to music? And how Rome1 battle marches scripted to what happened on battlefield can be worse than boring music in Rome2?
@jak00bspyr72 2 жыл бұрын
@@LauftFafa Heresy. Rome TW has superior battle mechanics, it has actual physics, has better building system, doesnt have that irritating commander system when you cant use any units separately, becouse CA was unable to make the AI use generals, and it is more modable. Not to mention soundtrack.
@mustafacanguvercin 2 жыл бұрын
Keşke coh2 de böyle bir soundtrack’a sahip olsaydı be hayro
@nillynush4899 3 жыл бұрын
She'll be waiting for her Legionnaire, Forever. A powerful and melancholic song to put at the end of your game about leading men in War.
@aurail_a4534 2 жыл бұрын
You really can’t help but feel somewhat guilty by the end, or at least I did. Being responsible for tens of thousands of deaths in the name of your conquest. This song did a wonderful job of switching up the perspective we have on war
@eust117 2 жыл бұрын
Always pictured it the other way around. A Greek hoplite leaving home to fight against the Roman invaders, and his beloved (based on rhe first two verses).
@blastermaster5039 2 жыл бұрын
I always feel a tinge of guilt whenever I see one of my unit just die because of an incompetent move I've done. Leading virtual men makes you feel some stuff, so I cannot imagine leading true men in real life...
@leonardoflorentin 2 жыл бұрын
@@eust117 definitely, this song has to be from he point of view of those who are about to be conquered by rome.
@bobbyfirmansyah8580 2 жыл бұрын
The song is from Roman Legion Enemy Perspective Read the first three lines of lyrics
@ratkobelajac 2 ай бұрын
Good old days and memories!
@Gztz168 3 жыл бұрын
"And remember this above all: Our Roman gods are watching. Make sure they are not ashamed !"
@underarmbowlingincidentof1981 3 жыл бұрын
Every Jeff van Dyck soundtrack has a song where a woman sings and each and everyone is pure fire!!! The songs of Hand of Fate one and two are already on my playlist. Time to add this gem!
@europeanpatriot8031 3 жыл бұрын
It's his daughter. Father is the composer, daughter is the vocals.
@antred11 3 жыл бұрын
@@europeanpatriot8031 Oh? I thought she's his wife??
@oberstul1941 3 жыл бұрын
@@europeanpatriot8031 yeah, that's what wiki says: "His wife Angela van Dyck features in some of the vocals including Forever, which plays during the game's credits; Angela also wrote the lyrics for the song "Divinitus", written in quasi-Latin."
@thepebbleinstitute7702 3 жыл бұрын
@@antred11 Jeff is Canadian-born Australian, but you can detect Angela’s Australian accent during her spoken parts. I would therefore assume she’s his wife. Yes I do have autism how did you guess?
@MidnightSvn 2 жыл бұрын
@@thepebbleinstitute7702 wrong she's his australian daughter
@user-cq5sn5hq4m 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Angela and Jeff, you guys created a song that will always have a special place in my heart. And I'm pretty sure that I'm not alone with this! THANK YOU!
@user-xr9rw9zg6n Жыл бұрын
Да!!! Так есть! 👍
@crestfallenknight7983 Жыл бұрын
Они создали "Рим" таким, каким мы его знаем. Квириты! Поднимем же за это чаши!
@kfcwarrior 6 күн бұрын
45 years of age, 20 years of this legacy. I only wish for a return to the quality of old.
@mahino420 3 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing this after accidently clicking on the credits button and from that point on I fell in love, so nostalgic love it.
@SwordsmanMercenary 2 жыл бұрын
Same I was like oooh what is this song?
@mahino420 8 ай бұрын
yea it hooks you after the intro that you stay and sit through the credits, also i like this pattern of us replying 1 year after posts xD@@SwordsmanMercenary
@KLM2F 8 ай бұрын
A banger, still vibing at it since 2004
@thewitchking852 6 ай бұрын
Bro this just brings me back. My parents at the time had almost never allowed me to play games. I watched videos of Prince of Macedon all the time and finally managed to convince them to get it for me at the school book sale. Proceeded to get my ass kicked by the Greeks as the Brutii my first game lol Here I am nearly 20 years later still playing the same damn game. Gods this music takes me back
@justincouture4014 2 жыл бұрын
There once was a dream... A dream called Rome.
@danielsmith9548 2 жыл бұрын
Brought a tear to my eye then I panned towards your profile pic lmao
@No-ez5fd 2 жыл бұрын
@@danielsmith9548 lol
@Fleetches Жыл бұрын
The dream shall soon become reality once again.
@TacticalProjectGaming Жыл бұрын
@@Fleetches How?
@QuirkySmirkyIan Жыл бұрын
@@TacticalProjectGaming The 7th Reich
@XxKINGatLIFExX 7 ай бұрын
I remember during the Pandemic I'd go on long runs out in the countryside. I'd find the longest straightest roads which seemed to go on forever... And I'd be running none stop for hours in the heat and sun. The cool breeze would wick the sweat off my brow. I downloaded the entire Rome Total War soundtrack and this is found towards the end . By this point in my run, I'd have pain and fatigue but this gave me a second wind and burst of energy that i can only describe as coming from an ancient place within my soul. Almost like my genes were being turned on and remembering the ancient battles that's my ancestors fought in. It's a special and sacred feeling that'll I'll always treasure. God bless Jeff
@gua5432 8 күн бұрын
Man is descended from Pheidippides.
@teoargentieri4302 2 жыл бұрын
Still burning in my heart after all these years.
@blastoff2030 11 ай бұрын
Yes, burning... burning like Carthage
@HangrySaturn Ай бұрын
@@blastoff2030 Too soon man, too soon
@rlruwy 2 жыл бұрын
What awaits us? A cloud has fallen on our shore The mighty hand and sword of Roman war And I'll be brave, be strong, be true, my love And I'll be waiting for you, forever... My love you march to war defiant May god returneth you triumphant And you'll be brave, be strong, be true, my love And I'll be waiting for you, forever... "And remember this above all: Our Roman gods are watching. Make sure They are not ashamed!" How can I wait unknowing? This is the price of war We rise with noble intentions And we risk all that is pure We are only as great as our hearts will allow What awaits us? Forever... What will become of us? What will be, will be But I hope and I pray, every single day You'll come to me, come home to me, come home to me...
@PhlilipeAlves 2 жыл бұрын
I get goosebumps listening to this wonderful track. Thanks Jeff Van Dyck, I spent hundreds of hours playing RTW with your amazing soundtracks.
@gootubesucks9390 2 жыл бұрын
been playing this game since 2005... never head this song until right now... beat all the campaigns like 40 times....
@SMUPony Жыл бұрын
It only plays when you select "Options" in the main menu, and then "View The Credits"
@basty1man 2 ай бұрын
Truly a Masterpiece, your work on the Total war games is deeply appreciated.
@user-eu3xe8qd4k 2 жыл бұрын
I always cry listening it 😢 This song is truly beautiful
@leebennett1821 Жыл бұрын
Yes it's as if she is singing for you and no-one else
@Hybrid980 Жыл бұрын
This song is pure brilliance and the perfect end to a game filled with imperialism, militarism, and exploitation. The woman singing is a wife praying and hoping her husband comes back from the war, a war that never ends, her and her children will be left widowed and fatherless respectively. She is a representation of the thousands of wives, mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters whose loved ones will never return, who have been sacrificed at the altar of the Roman war machine. In the end, you have your empire, and it is indeed prosperous, but this song reminds you of the abhorrent price you paid to make it so.
@MsSirAndy Жыл бұрын
Very good insight man!
@GAMER123GAMING Жыл бұрын
Legionary didn't have wives tho. they got them after military service
@Gitsmasher Жыл бұрын
Technically it was Mrs van dyck who sing this..
@dreamer2260 Жыл бұрын
Well said, and quite touching. I feel similarly.
@soultrap1078 Жыл бұрын
Tu sigue con tus old bois
@StormKnight1 26 күн бұрын
This song is legendary. Bless you sir.
@user-sm1sj5rl1d Жыл бұрын
Просто эталонная работа, качество материала и аранжировка все на высшем уровне. До сих пор восхищаюсь данным саундтреком.
@PlanetaSugus 3 жыл бұрын
With RTW's music you captured the atmosphere of ancient times through music like no one else. What a fantastic job you did there Jeff, and Angela's voice... something else. Thank you!
@Kosh800 2 жыл бұрын
I think the key is to chose instruments that could have either existed back then, or sound like they could have. Mix it with modern ones and you have a cool combination of eras.
@wintersking4290 3 жыл бұрын
Rome had the best soundtrack ever. Thanks a lot for this.
@ktulu310 2 жыл бұрын
Nostalgia. This brings me back to those summer days, rushing home from summer school to log on teamspeak with my classmates across the globe playing back to back 2v2s with cwb rules. Those were the days
@texasallstar6969 10 ай бұрын
OUR ROMAN GODS ARE WATCHING! MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT ASHAMED ! - words to die for!
@jonathanmoh 10 ай бұрын
All hail Jupiter, the Best and Greatest!!
@noobsultimateguide7842 2 жыл бұрын
Long life to you and your wife Jeff. Both of you carried a generation on your backs. These masterpieces always be remembered
@konstantinospalapanidis6414 2 жыл бұрын
The memories of my adolescence are entwined with the soundtracks of Rome and Medieval 2. Three songs, this, Divinitus and We are all one have a special place in my heart. The last one made me realise for the first time that beligerents each have their own "truth" and most importantly, unlike the video game, war is not a game. Thank you for these pieces of art.
@LingLingFromQLD Жыл бұрын
I disagree. It is a game, just the one with the highest stakes.
@PinacoladaMatthew 2 жыл бұрын
"We are only as great as our hearts would allow" What a great line
@allmight1109 2 жыл бұрын
This game was just a masterwork for his time.
@AmirAli-bl4fp 2 жыл бұрын
My god; I don’t seem to find enough people praise this song and the other ones in this OST and thought I should put emphasis on the fact that at least to me these are all LEGENDARY. Thank you for making all these years of me and many other people’s childhood so much more fun; Jeff.
@user-js2xn9jv9l 2 жыл бұрын
Childhood? Still playing it dude. Absolute masterpiece
@DanielLopez-vc8rn 6 ай бұрын
La mejor banda sonora de toda la saga total war sin lugar a dudas. Se nota que la hicieron con mucho cariño
@wewliusevola 15 күн бұрын
That little bit of Acid Techno in there This is phenomenal
@ConradJD777 Жыл бұрын
A masterpiece in music...
@arrtemfly 3 жыл бұрын
this chord progression... oof! amazing.
@PinacoladaMatthew 2 жыл бұрын
what is it? @@
@Geoh1990 2 жыл бұрын
Jeff your music stirs my soul and brings me great joy 😊
@Aurelioris 3 жыл бұрын
The chills man.
@marcoss6212 2 жыл бұрын
"Death smile at us every day, the only thing we can do is smile back" ..........Marcus Aurelius
@leebennett1821 23 күн бұрын
If you are afraid to die then you are afraid to live
@dragodolce7233 Жыл бұрын
Una colonna sonora grandiosa, completamente immortale ai tempi e alle mode che arriveranno e passeranno. Sarà sempre un punto di riferimento per chi vorrà comporre anche nel mondo del cinema. La colonna sonoro di un gioco come Rome è parte del gioco, perchè ti immerge nelle storia che vuole rappresentare. Perfetto.
@nathanofthefranks2955 Жыл бұрын
the 3 tracks that most convey the emotions to me are Divinitus, Lost souls and Forever
@shiveringisles3509 Жыл бұрын
I didn't realize how popular Divinitus is, can't get into it because of the strong accent. For me it is: Lost Souls - Seem to hear the female vocals in other stuff strangely, like they sampled this track. Journey to Rome Part II - This one really stands out for me. The strings, beat and female vocals are most cinematic. Impe! Rome Total War / Soldier's Chant / Rome HQ - mostly nostalgic.
@princeimrahil6557 Жыл бұрын
Divinitus is a banger
@skelo9033 2 жыл бұрын
This song really put it all into perspective for me. After all the bloodshed,destruction of entire peoples,the eradication and destruction,this song hit me hard.
@wingstar3048 2 жыл бұрын
Thats what Ukraian girls sing now
@anotherguy687 Жыл бұрын
“The glory of Rome can go to the crows.”
@Vicious_Retard Жыл бұрын
Unfathomably based - One of the best end tracks to one of the best pc games ever made
@vlknlvnt 2 жыл бұрын
Its hard to believe that this song's just a video game soundtrack. But surely its more than that.
@user-ir2zn1or6x 4 ай бұрын
Просто обожаю эту песню, такая красивая !
@aniellord7088 2 жыл бұрын
I remember last 2013. I got my first laptop. Installed this game, a couple of hours every time I went home from college. went to settings to increase unit count and accidentally clicked credits. One of the best accident that happened in my life. Then after buying myself a PC. I bought Medieval 2. I went to credits immediately. It didn't disappoint me 😍😊
@antred11 3 жыл бұрын
Nostalgia overload! 😍
@TheWhiteFaction 2 жыл бұрын
A great closing song for a great game.
@bovbobson6681 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful- the OST of this game is burned into my memory. Your music really made RTW a classic.
@user-ib8ss9nj4j Ай бұрын
Only one brilliant music( song) of all the game and this is it.
@catalyst772 2 жыл бұрын
This is... Beautiful.
@Sinewmire Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of when Rome: Total War was first released. I was in university. I installed, and started playing, looked up and it was somehow 6am.
@tonywoutrs Жыл бұрын
As the name suggests, these soundtracks are indeed timeless
@wadysawnadolko5279 4 ай бұрын
The best ROME (S.P.Q.R)! 2024👍👍🔥🔥
@Edward-dl3rd Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece
@Edward-dl3rd 9 ай бұрын
Agreed
@Edward-dl3rd Ай бұрын
We all agree
@pawechronowski5684 2 жыл бұрын
Najlepszy utwór z całej serii Total War
@BootneckAlphaKilo Жыл бұрын
Jeff’s an absolute genius, the total war sound tracks and EA NHL 99, rank amongst his best work (that I’m aware of) and really are the sound track to my youth. God bless you and yours mate. And thank you.
@joehill4094 6 ай бұрын
This oozes 2000s in the best way
@joshuacoleman6245 Жыл бұрын
One of my faves!
@fyfoh 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this! Though now I know why the other uploads with this soundtrack are gone lol. My work mix list had a glaring omission which led me here.
@attaboy7729 Жыл бұрын
I will always love this song, thank you both for making this masterpiece ❤
@willIV9962 8 ай бұрын
What better way to think about Rome than listening to its soundtrack.😂
@yohanesberchmansw1399 2 жыл бұрын
Legendary song 🎉
@maikkeli9827 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best soundtracks i have ever heard. So much nostalgia from playing this game since 2004. Shame new TW games are very souless and arcade like games, even the music is bland.
@user-cq5sn5hq4m 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@FlagggRandall 2 жыл бұрын
napoleon had great music though
@compatriot852 Жыл бұрын
@@FlagggRandall that was like 13 years ago....
@theplayer7199 2 ай бұрын
its just genuis... a masterpiece of game music....
@Tuathadana 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great blend of European and Indian music.
@wildeyshere_paulkersey853 Жыл бұрын
Is it Indian?
@Tuathadana Жыл бұрын
@Wildey's Here _Paul Kersey totally, north indian influence for sure
@peasantarcher2486 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading!
@ThePerriannath 2 жыл бұрын
She really sounds like she comes from ancient history. You can't replicate this.
@theplayer7199 2 ай бұрын
this epic like a storm of war
@alannguyen5452 3 жыл бұрын
Love your music
@five4673 3 жыл бұрын
we love this song
@envyXzor 2 жыл бұрын
never have i ever heard better game soundtracks than those made by Jeff and Angela van Dyck
@stepheng618 9 ай бұрын
Been a fan of total war since the Start. Your music made the games.
@theplayer7199 2 ай бұрын
best credits theme ever i heard ...its so satisfying for totalwar....dam.... badass that vocal that song all pure insane perfection for this game it hits everytime
@vinniciuselion4544 10 ай бұрын
best strategy game of all times
@Tiestonn 7 ай бұрын
What awaits us
@BlackKnightTWBG 2 жыл бұрын
Back when Total war(and its music) was actually good!
@camulodunon 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy modern Total war music, even though I haven't played any of the games post Rome II.
@GooseGumlizzard Жыл бұрын
its still good but definitely missing the magic that this one had
@adamgardner3768 2 жыл бұрын
Legend.
@emperorpalpatine4723 2 жыл бұрын
epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "and remember our roman gods are watching and make sure they are not ashamed"
@tzonhose1993 Жыл бұрын
I was playing that game for about 10 years. Why i never had heared that song?
@noname2. 11 ай бұрын
It’s only in the credits
@dericcheshire4703 2 жыл бұрын
how could someone dislike this?
@RobertoGarcia-zz1ny 3 жыл бұрын
Great ost. Any posibility to upload time 2 kill? It was my favorite of rome total war.
@younousyoutoube 8 ай бұрын
This is too good
@Terracraft321 Жыл бұрын
Banger
@blazejames47 2 жыл бұрын
This makes me long for a different age
@snakeplissken1933 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to listen to this song with my airpods tomorrow while crossing Teutoburg Forest on our journey back to our winter camp. Long live Legion XVII !!
@TheDebater94 2 жыл бұрын
I used to leave the game running on the credits screen while I did homework because i loved this song and the soundtrack so much hahaha.
@Jatischar 2 жыл бұрын
HASTATI!
@warhawksupreme749 2 жыл бұрын
2013-2015 memories playing Rome Total War on Game Ranger with great players. Shout-out to clans which is from BE(Bullz Eye), TAoW( The Art Of War), USSR(Russian Clan), WOND, HL(Armenian King Gevorg is the leader), RV(Roma Victa), AO,CoH(Crusaders Of Hell),HoS( Harvesters of Sorrow), SoA, BiA(Brother In Arms), GREEK.
@jarekgajewski7054 Жыл бұрын
TO JEST SUPER MUZYKA
@mustafacanguvercin 2 жыл бұрын
Starting great, yet cent hold this greatness.
@moonasha 2 жыл бұрын
they don't make game music like this anymore boys.
@JADGERBOMBS Жыл бұрын
Testudo formation intensifies.
@luisguerra1297 Жыл бұрын
I still play TOTAL WAR: Rome.
@Sturmavk Жыл бұрын
One of the best game soundtracks ever made. The Space Marine game OST is a close second. CA and Games Workshop both use sound tracks from each of these games to this day when making informative videos about various current topics.
@compatriot852 Жыл бұрын
I really wish Angela and Jeff could return one day for a Rome 3 or Medieval 3.
@MrMadmaggot Жыл бұрын
I've been listeing to this song for years and I always paid 0 attention to the Lyrics. Damn it is GOOD!