City of the Dead
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| City of the Dead (#290) | ||||
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| Released | 18 April 2005 (Update) | |||
| Members | Yes | |||
| Unlock hint | This track unlocks in Sophanem. | |||
| Quest | No | |||
| Location | Sophanem | |||
| Duration | 06:29 | |||
| Tempo | 90 BPM | |||
| Time signature | 4/4 | |||
| Composer | Ian Taylor | |||
| Instruments | Acoustic Bass, Pad 2 (warm), FX 2 (soundtrack), Reverse Cymbal, Timpani, Pan Flute, Sitar, Choir Aahs, Pizzicato Strings, Standard Drum Kit, Tubular Bells, String Ensemble 2 (Slow Strings), Ocarina, String Ensemble 1 | |||
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| Advanced data | ||||
| Sort name | City of the Dead | |||
| Cache ID | 383 | |||
| Unlock detail | Unlocked north of Menaphos. | |||
| Is jingle | No | |||
City of the Dead is a music track that is unlocked north of Menaphos (Classic mode only), and plays in Sophanem and its bank before Contact! is completed, being replaced after the quest by Back to Life.
Versions
| Version | Release | Music Track |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 February 2005 | |
| Volume increased | ||
| 2 | 17 May 2005 | |
| Soundbank Update | ||
| 3 | 6 March 2007 | |
| Fossil Island Soundbank | ||
| 3 | 7 September - 5 October 2017 |
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| 16-bit Music Update | ||
| 4 | 9 April 2025 | |
Location
Analysis
- Like most music tracks unlocked in the Kharidian Desert, City of the Dead draws influence from real-world Middle Eastern music. It is a slow, somewhat somber track, with some faster periods, reflecting Sophanem's struggling state following the arrival of Amascut's plagues.
Changes
| Date | Changes |
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| 27 April 2022 (Update) |
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| 1 March 2018 (Update) |
Added unlock hint for this track: 'This track unlocks during the Contact! quest.' |
| 10 January 2007 (Update) |
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| 18 April 2005 (Update) |
Added to game and set to play in Sophanem, Menaphos and slightly outside these cities, including large area north of Menaphos. |
