Emperor : Rise of the Middle Kingdom (2002)

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Due to the success of Shogun, Breakaway games asked me to write Asian inspired music for this game. I enjoyed the peaceful state of mind writing this music.

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13 Comments

  • Meyer January 11, 2015

    Some songs are missing in server! Hope that problem will be fixed.

  • Pedro March 14, 2014

    This soundtrack is played regularly in my home. As a musician myself I must say it is an excellent score. Is there any chance you would comment on the synths used or how the recordings came together. Thanks

  • deliciousgravy November 2, 2013

    This is a fantastic soundtrack. Years since I last played the game I was compelled to search for it. To find it available straight from your page in mp3 is fantastic, as I can’t find my disc! Keep working friend, and don’t let the fools bring you down.

    Yours from Australia, J.

  • Dennis August 21, 2013

    I was very late to the Emperor crowd, only discovering the game last year on my sister’s recommendation. I’ve been hopelessly addicted ever since, and the beautiful music really adds to the atmosphere. One of my favourites is the War of the Elephants, particularly the vocals – what was the inspiration/model for that?

  • Krishnan Unni August 6, 2013

    Hi Jeff

    Wonderful music and even after years makes me want to go back to the game. I feel like I am there in the midst of the game. Brilliant. Any chance i can download the whole set?

  • Anthony B. March 17, 2013

    The Journey of the Gu Qin, I love that deep-throated sound! What am I listening too? I want to find more music of a similar nature.

    Thanks for making such a great soundtrack

    • Jeff van Dyck March 18, 2013

      The low singing is Tuvan Throat Singing. Do a search for it on Youtube, there is heaps there.

      • Anthony B. March 19, 2013

        Wow, thank you so much! I’m really enjoying the varity that YouTube is offering. I’ve even learned to make some weird noises myself.

  • didik baihathin September 8, 2012

    Himalayan Echos & Attack of the Feng Luo its my good hear songs, congrat and salut

  • Rostislav Hašek March 10, 2012

    Great work!
    Himalayan Echos is my favourite song!

  • Christian February 11, 2012

    That’s a fabulous work~! You are really great ~! I’m a Chinese, and I can not believe that you, a foreign composer, make such original songs. It’s just..just unbelievable and incredible! I love it, and my Chinese friends love it too. Wish you have more creations~! lol…

  • Sergio O. Flores January 20, 2012

    Thank you brother for this masterpiece, I was looking for this kind of music, I never played that game before but now I’m listening this masterpiece of music, So I will play that game, Thank you. greetings from mexico.

  • Chris Grant January 12, 2012

    Thank you for your wonderful work on this game….10 years on I still come back to it, and the music is a big part of why the game is so enjoyable.

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