Echoes of War music set out now
by Mike Schramm 
Dec 10th 2008 at 1:00PM
Blizzard has released the Echoes of War music set we posted about a while back, and they've got a nice new site to go along with it. The site features a trailer of what you'll hear on the CDs (and the included DVD, which has a feature length documentary, among other interviews and features): music from all of Blizzard's universes, from World of Warcraft to Diablo III. Pretty awesome. We originally said there'd be 70 minutes, but it turns out there's over 90 minutes of music to go around here. At $50 for the whole set and $30 for just the CDs, it might be a little pricey to pick up yourself, but it would make a great gift this holiday for a Warcraft fan (hopefully one close to you, so you can burn the CDs after you buy them, too).And even if you don't want to buy the set, the new site has sample tracks which are definitely worth listening to. Blizzard gets a lot of praise for their art design and gameplay, and while their music isn't the most memorable in videogaming (Mario's theme, Final Fantasy's music, or the Zelda tunes are probably much easier to recollect for most gamers), all of Blizzard's tunes are definitely epic enough to fit nicely in the games they're written for.
[via WoW LJ]
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Blizzard, Instances
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Brad Malone Dec 10th 2008 1:15PM
I love that wowinsider is so against gold buying a paying for leveling, which is not illegal, but then suggests you should steal the cd by burning it, which IS illegal.
Blackhorn Dec 10th 2008 1:26PM
Next time you want to make a stupid post, save us the trouble of reading it and just type "FIRST!"
crazyfool Dec 10th 2008 1:30PM
Wtf are you talking about? You sound like some butthurt kid who tried to buy gold and got caught. All he is suggesting is you buy the gift for one of your friends or relatives and then burn the discs for yourself. He's not saying burn discs and sell them. There's no stealing involved.
Ryan Dec 10th 2008 4:07PM
Nobody gets their accounts hacked for music piracy.
Flint Dec 10th 2008 1:29PM
Am I just blind or is there really no info on the tracklist?
crazyfool Dec 10th 2008 1:32PM
Track List:
CD 1
01 "Journey to Kalimdor" (Warcraft III): "Blackrock & Roll" ~ "Doomhammer’s Legacy"
02 "Eternity’s End" (Warcraft III): "Lordaeron Fall"
03 "A Tenuous Pact" (World of Warcraft): "The Shaping of the World" ~ "A Call to Arms" ~ "Intro Movie: Seasons of War" ~ "Legacy" ~ "Echoes of the Past" ~ "War"
04 "Anar’alah Belore" (World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade): "The Sin’Dorei" ~ "Silvermoon City"
05 "The Betrayer and The Sun King" (World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade): "Gates_9" ~ "Storm_2" ~ "Arrival_2" ~ "The Sundering" ~ "Flyby" ~ "Sunwell Bombing Run v2"
06 "The Visions of the Lich King Overture" (World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King): "Wrath of the Lich King – Main Title" ~ "Northrend Trailer Music 2"
CD 2
01 "No Matter the Cost" (StarCraft): "Main Theme" ~ "First Contact" ~ "Terrran 1" ~ "Terran 2" ~ "Terran 3" ~ "Terran Ready Room" ~ "Terran Defeat" ~ "Terran Victory" ~ "The Death of Overmind" ~ "Funeral for a Hero" ~ "Dearest Helena"
02 "En Taro Adun" (StarCraft): "Protoss 1" ~ "Protoss 2" ~ "Protoss 3" ~ "Protoss Ready Room" ~ "Protoss Defeat" ~ "Protoss Victory" ~ "The Ascension"
03 "Eradicate and Evolve" (StarCraft): "Zerg 1" ~ "Zerg 2" ~ "Zerg 3" ~ "Zerg Ready Room" ~ "Zerg Defeat" ~ "Zerg Victory"
04 "Victorious but not unscarred" (StarCraft & StarCraft: Ghost): "Brood War Aria"~ "Ghost Intro MX Stem LoRo"
05 "The Hyperion Overture" (StarCraft II): "SC2 Overture v1" ~ "SC2 Teaser Music"
06 "The Eternal Conflict" (Diablo II, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction): "Tristam" ~ "Rogue" ~ "Baal" ~ "Haals" ~ "Ancients" ~ "Siege" ~ "Ice" ~ "Fortress"
07 "Legacy of Terror" (Diablo III): "Diablo III Overture"
08 "Children of the Worldstone" (Diablo II, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, Diablo III): "Diablo III Overture" ~ "Tristam"
nosedive51 Dec 10th 2008 1:34PM
Nothing stupid about pointing out the truth. Sadly stealing music and movies is fine with a large number of people. It's sad.
Though I bet if someone was taking all the information found on this website and posting it on their own then WoW Insider would pitch a fit.
Aimli Dec 10th 2008 9:45PM
The funny thing is that people actually do that.
I searched Google the other day for guides for feral druids and found a page that was a summary post about druids from WowInsider but it was on another site and had none of the links to the relevant posts. Copy and paste FTL...
Paedolos Dec 10th 2008 1:42PM
I've bought the full set a few days ago, and I think it's really worth the money.
The music is simply epic. It has immense depth, with a multitude of symphonic instruments, synthesized elements, and choirs. It catches the worlds of Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo very well, managing to "squeeze" much of the essence of each world in a track or two (each CD track is influenced by multiple Blizzard tracks).
Additionally, the set comes with 8 concept art cards, which are very nice for every fan, and a DVD detailing the creation of the CDs (which I haven't watched yet).
Last but not least, it has a collector's box of sorts, which is also a plus for whoever likes having something special.
My bottom line: Even at 50$, I think this is a great investment for people who enjoy symphonic music, and even greater for Blizzard's music fans.
audettea Dec 10th 2008 2:48PM
@crazyfool
That is absolutely illegal unless you are burning the music for yourself for the purposes of backing it up.
Grimm Dec 10th 2008 6:01PM
I ordered the legendary edition of this and reviewed it on my blog, seen @ http://www.benversluis.com
Risa Dec 10th 2008 7:49PM
Endorsing the burning of these CD is a horrible mistake on the part of Mike. If Mike decides to edit this article I hope he just removes the text instead of just slashing though it.
The site has been around since the set's release but has had some revisions.
Info for those interested in ordering.
You must go through PayPal to pay with a credit card. You don't need a Paypal account to pay with the card. Your card will be charged the moment you confirm the payment. It is not like other sites that do not charge you until the item ships.
This item ships from Japan (as it is manufactured by Sony) and will ship by SAL (Surface Air Lift) mail. There is no tracking or insurance available by this method.
It will take about 20 or more days for your CD to arrive (depending on your location).
For me the Limited Edition shipped in a bubble envelope but was slightly dinged on arrival. It happens and it's minor.
The cards are excellent quality as is the packaging. CD sound great and the music is wonderful. I listen to it daily and don't regret this purchase.
The DVD is nice as it shows the creation of the release however other then the making of aspect, one could do with out it if one so desires.
My total cost was:
Order Subtotal $ 49.95
Shipping & Handling $ 13.38
Grand Total $ 63.33
Since this ships from Japan there was no sales tax to CA. residents. There was no duty owed either.
$13.38 may sound steep to a few but consider domestic shipping and possible tax, it's almost about the same.
Was it worth it? Yes. I'm very happy with my collection
huhuhu Dec 11th 2008 8:55AM
Pretty slow about posting this, I got my legendary edition like 2 weeks ago. Just after Kotaku.com posted about it.
http://kotaku.com/5084025/composing-the-soundtrack-to-blizzards-world
Kovah Dec 11th 2008 4:40PM
Ordered the Legendary Edition just now. Can't wait to get it. Been listning to the WotLK OST for weeks now and want something new. :P
Aranela Mar 3rd 2009 11:58PM
I believe people are taking this post out of context. In the post, he stated "And even if you don't want to buy the set, the new site has sample tracks which are definitely worth listening to".
Listening to.
He did not say "You can go to the website and burn copies of the music".
As for the CD collection, I can say its well worth it. The collector’s box is lovely, as is the artwork cards. The music cd's are breathtaking and very well done. They put alot of work into making these sound absolutely perfect. The dvd was very entertaining and I enjoyed getting a backstage look at how this was put together. It made me appreciate it even more. My only complaint is that you coudl not track the package when it was being shipped.