Music from City Depths Volume 1 Collection

Music from City Depths Volume 1 is a set of 8 royalty free soundtracks based on an urban medieval fantasy setting - music based on city quests that take you below ground into the dark sewers and waterways of the Old City.

Formats

The Indie Version includes 192 kbps mp3 files and are licensed for royalty free use in most productions except film, television and DVD. See the Indie License for details. Adobe Acrobat Required.

Components in Indie Version

• One 192 kbps mp3 track per song

• Bitrate: 192 kbps
• Channels: 2 (Stereo)
• Audio Sample Rate: 44 kHz

Pro versions include the original, uncompressed WAV file at 1411 kbps AND a 320 kbps mp3 file and are licensed for royalty free use in productions including film, television and DVD. See the Pro License for details. Adobe Acrobat Required.

Components in Pro Version

• One 329 kbps mp3 track per song
• One 1411 kbps non-compressed WAV track per song

• Bitrate: 320/1411 kbps
• Channels: 2 (Stereo)
• Audio Sample Rate: 44 kHz

Soundtracks Included

Into the Underground Reservoir (1:40), Into the Sewer Access System (1:36), The Black Market (1:52), The Flushing Station (2:01), Smuggler's Hall (1:43), Smuggler's Port (1:49), The Abandoned Catacombs (1:53), The Hidden Temple of Set (1:35).

Demonstrations

Listen to a 15 second demonstration of each song. Clicking the link will open a browser window and play using your default mp3 player. All previews are 15 seconds and based on the 192 kbps "Indie" version. Click the song in the list to play.

Descriptions

Read a short description of the included themes.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: Into the Underground Reservoir

Mysterious and sorrowful, this is an introduction to the dark and dismal underworld. Features a haunting melody on a piano and supported by orchestra.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: Into the Sewer Access System

Darker and deeper, this builds suspense, with the orchestra becoming and dominating a piano. Some more modern tones and drums accompany.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: The Black Market

Below the surface, an underworld awaits including the Black Market - this theme increases energy levels with strong rolling drums and moments of dispair. Portions easily workable as combat music.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: The Flushing Station

Drums, piano and synthesizer give a slightly more modern sound with a regular energy, as if following the progress of characters descending into a dangerous area. The flushing station is the very last place in the Old City you will find a guard.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: Smuggler's Hall

Below the newer water and sewer works are ancient tunnels that lead to Smuggler's Hall - a vast chamber which has ledges and a water filled floor, where you find the floating log town of Smuggler's Hall. You can find anything for sale here. Dark tones follow a perilous melody and blend into an almost noble high point in this soundtrack.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: Smuggler's Port

This track blends horns and strings in a distant echo - sorrowful but not particularly threatening, with supporting piano and drums. This track is perfect for the depiction of plight; fleeing to the dark places of the world for sanctuary.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: The Abandoned Catacombs

This track has a memorable beat and theme - built around a rising suspicion and tension - almost to the point of horror. Then it has a sudden turn around to become more sorrowful rather than terrifying.

Music from City Depths Volume 1: The Hidden Temple of Set

This track has a very strong middle eastern or Egyptian character in its drum beats and supporting woodwinds. It conveys a sense of growing danger rather than humor, with background faux vocals and accelerated play. A perfect accompanyment to entering the diabolical secret lair of an evil cult.

Getting Started with Music from City Depths Volume 1