Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"Entree" has that regal feeling going on. Give your undivided attention! The King is going to speak. 

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited

Knights and Merchants Revisited - Entree

Leitmotif and Arrangement composed in house at New Dawn Games.

Composition by Danae Dekker (danae.link/) and Jaimy Kortenhoff.
Leitmotifs in conjuncture with Maddie "Geeky Goo" McElroy. (@GeekyGooTweets)

Composers / Producers: Maddie "Geeky Goo" McElroy, Danae Dekker and Jaimy Kortenhoff.

Track not final and only meant to be listened to as an indication of what the soundtrack could be like.

Rayman 2: Redreamed - Up and Up

Rayman 2: Redreamed - The Woods of Light

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"Deep Blue" was a hard track to recreate. I had a particular problem with finding the correct sound for the main motif. I ended up going for a combination of Bassoon and Bombarde. Ever heard of a Bombarde? Neither did I! Very happy with the end result. 

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - Deep Blue

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"Middle Ages Horn" has a phat Tuba that could be considered the heartbeat of this track. Simple melodies accompany the bombastic low notes. 

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - Middle Ages Horn

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

I always thought that "On the Battlefield" had a strange name for a song that was supposedly played in battle. It has a spring in its step that gives an adventurous vibe. Nonetheless, I tried evolving the song to a minimum. I tried adding some percussion that is only heard on a battlefield, keeping in theme with its name.  

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - On The Battlefield

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"Fanfare" is a short but sweet little snippet of music. It does its name justice and puts centre stage on the brass playing this little melody. 

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - Fanfare

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"At Court" is a reimagination of Mozart's Sonata No. 11 in A Major. Its clear that the original composer took quite some inspiration from Mozart and likeminded composers. 

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - At Court

Welcome to the soundscape of 1998!

"In The Castle" has such a strong brass opening I had to do it justice. I also played a bit with the ending and gave it a brassy exit. Hope you'll enjoy it!

"Knights and Merchants Revisited" is playlist/album where I recreate the soundtrack of this beloved game.

Listening to the old sound files it quickly became apparent that the quality of those songs sound quite oldskool and degraded. Rescoring them with modern instruments/technology greatly increases listening quality. It was a blast to figure out how the songs were built up back then. Taking some liberties in creating my own versions of those songs was the ultimate goal.

Enjoy! And leave some comments if you have some feedback!

Knights and Merchants Revisited - In The Castle

Epic Games is 20 years old!

To celebrate, we’re giving away 20 of the best Epic tracks from our games over the years. The track list includes everything from Jazz Jackrabbit to Unreal Tournament.

There are even a few surprise tracks that have never before been released on our soundtrack!

Download the full album and rock out to some retro video game tunes!

12 Unreal Tournament 2004- Hyperblast Redux

Audio Director and composer for New Dawn Games. Music Lead over at Fallout 4: Cascadia. Currently working on a number of projects including Rayman 2: Redreamed, a Rayman 2 Remake project.

Jaimy is a self-taught composer passionate about videogame music and its ability to transport us to other worlds. He studied Communication and Multimedia Design, discovering the powerful synergy between music and connecting people. He is currently dedicated to projects that bridge technology and music, especially for minorities facing societal and healthcare challenges.

Knights and Merchants Revisited - In The Castle

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