I have a special fondness for "Hard Times Come Again No More," so the Civ VI theme has a special place in my heart, but this is excellent and very America-sounding.
I always imagined it as "Hard Tack Come Again No More." There is nothing more quintessentially American than overcoming a bad situation with hard work and sarcastic humor.
The flute and the rising triumphant tune towards the end really captures the feelings of aspiration and hope that must have been felt post-revolutionary war. A great theme as always
Chester lyrics - > Let tyrants shake their iron rod, >And Slav'ry clank her galling chains, > We fear them not, we trust in God, > New England's God forever reigns
Further verses include: Howe and Burgoyne and Clinton too, With Prescot and Cornwallis join'd, Together plot our Overthrow, In one Infernal league combin'd. When God inspir'd us for the fight, Their ranks were broke, their lines were forc'd, Their ships were Shatter'd in our sight, Or swiftly driven from our Coast. The Foe comes on with haughty Stride; Our troops advance with martial noise, Their Vet'rans flee before our Youth, And Gen'rals yield to beardless Boys. What grateful Off'ring shall we bring? What shall we render to the Lord? Loud Halleluiahs let us Sing, And praise his name on ev'ry Chord!
@@ethanschenck9714 They are both great, but this one to me makes me think of America's rise to greatness with the grand ending being a resolution to that.
I do really love all the themes from Civ 6, America’s being one of my favorites. But this personally for me blows it right out of the water. I actually got a little emotional with the grandeur of that ending and how powerful the strings are. An absolute masterpiece regardless though, this one really does need an award 🥇
Come on, UA-cam. I want to wait and get this game in a year or two when all the DLC is packed in with it. Quit recommending these videos getting me hyped to get it at launch.
As much as I loved the theme in Civ 6, I felt like that theme never captured the full picture of America so well as this theme. Whereas the original felt like it just represented the 1800s, this feels like a representation of America from start to finish.
It's in your blood. Even if you weren't born there, we packed it in our food, our music, our movies, our blue jeans. You're at least 10% American by mass. You haven't been gaining weight, you've just been becoming more American.
I wasn't sure how I felt about the theme just from the snippets I heard during the First Looks yesterday. But hearing it all together, this is excellent. Once again, you bring pure joy to my ears Civ team!!
Notice that on the first 9 seconds the title of the song is shown as "Colonial America". This implies that maybe a 4th era will be added, maybe as a dlc. So it would be Ancient, Exploration, Modern and maybe contemporary/future age. Maybe we would see several exploration civs like Spain return as their modern nation-state forms.
@@misterkittyandfriends1441 Yes, but the modern age is generally agreed to start arround 18th century (1700s), which is the period of colonial america. But obviously, america nowdays isn't best described as a few rebel colonies on the west coast, america isn't colonial anymore.
0:00-1:05 A man rides his horse into town, calling for the church to ring its bells. Many are confused, but some understand what is happening. Quickly, a couple of men set up a little recruitment station-small, fragile, and brittle, just an old table, some ink, a quill, and two chairs. As the news spread of the revolution, many men signed up in a heartbeat. Ragged clothing, poor working class, now become armed with muskets, men readying themselves in a minute. 1:06-2:40 The other half of these men and boys marched in a single-column formation, led by a single man on the horse, for he would be in charge of training these boys into men, and men into soldiers. They finally reached a base camp along their long journey, their first experience was marching together from afar, they got that down, and now they need to know how to work the guns and tactics. Once they reached camp, they rested in their tents. Days and Nights would pass, turning into weeks and months as these men train to become professional soldiers. Finally, at the end, they reached their completion, they were now given blue coat uniforms, patches, and symbols of the new Continental Army. 2:41-3:53 These men... no.. these soldiers now march in tight formation, their faces determined with might as they head forth to confront the red coats that have transgressed upon their lands. As they passed some towns along the way, bells rang in the distance, the call to arms continued to spread, and just like before, rugged column formations could be seen as these new recruits marched to basic camps, for you are now here to defend not only your home, land, property, and life, but for your countrymen. Days passed by as armies clashed on the field, and battles raged across the continent over the years. 3:54-4:59 The siege of Yorktown is over, finally, the war has been won. Men and women cheer throughout the country, celebrating the grand defeat of the British. With the help of the French and her allies, the British surrendered and thus, the birth of a new nation. People fly the stars and stripes, a circle of stars, fireworks light up the night sky, and the soldiers can now rest back at home, with their wives and kids, knowing that they are safe from a global empire, hundreds of miles away. This wouldn't be the country's last fight, but it was the beginning of a union, a union that would tear itself apart, a union that would be challenged by the global powers, a union that would lead democracy to the stars, a union which still stands today and hopefully, forever more!
If you've watched the Adams miniseries you'll recall how wonderful this song is. If I recall the residents of Boston sing a splendid rendition in Old South. Fantastic choice for America.
I like the song progression of America’s industrial theme from civ 6 better than this one but the climax at the end is really what makes this American theme stand out so gloriously compared to civ 6’s, Geoff does not disappoint.
I love all the other cultures and their authentic instrumentation and vocals... That's why for America, the only authentic choice was a badass, hummable, banger tune that amps up the patriotism! Let's gooooo! Well done!
The livestream semi confirmed. The victory conditions saying they unlocked a final victory condition. The economic victory said you need to build a railroad and other factory resources, and after 500 points worth, you would unlock the "world bank" victory condition. But for now, this would end the game before this world bank condition is unlocked.
They sort of confirmed it through the latest live stream. It's probably gonna be something we see through a future expansion pack. Which is a bit saddening, but whatever.
I know the Fife & Drum isn't unique to the U.S., but I feel like it was a very defining and formative part of our musical history. Whether its the Revolutionary War or Civil War (Civ 5), it always feels very visceral.
Honesty, despite me always avoiding any sort of association with any american civ, I'd have to say that this musical theme is worth to die for and I'm considering sailing to north america just to hear it 😂
Politically we haven’t deviated too far, almost every debate ever goes back to the original Federalist v Ant Federalist of the 1770-1800s. Some crazy things to find if you ever look up the national archives and see what was in the newspapers during each election. Lincoln’s one is when a true divide was seen and it’s stuck around since.
@@WagudCodeAmerica's standing on the global stage has changed a lot though, incompetent leadership, stagnant progress and the hegemonic power being threatened by your insane bubble economy that is bound to burst sometime soon. America was more respected, now it's the greatest international joke.
Always makes me feel a little sad to hear a theme like this. On one hand, it highlights the almost hopeful nature that the USA was born with. On the other, it highlights just how far it's fallen into this... hellscape on Earth. Hopefully one day America becomes that beacon of hope once more.
Just like the Mexico one, these are meant to represent the nations at their prime, the US on it's beginnings was a giant in the making, but just like any other big world power both of old and new, it is now merely an old man living off his past glories. Civ does well to remind us that history is about the ebb and flow of human activity, it's about the people, not the particular rulers or political views, it's about the Egyptian farmer sowing the first harvests after the Nile floods, the Chinese merchant visiting the western limits of the Silk Road close to Rome, the first American family to make it to the MidWest after a perilous roadtrip, each person who live for it's culture contributes to history even if they dont show in the books.
Thinking about it but couldn't sort of get a America for the Exploration Age? We sort of can but it would have to be called New England and be from the time of the Mayflower up to the Revolutionary War. Back when the first 13 colonies were still a part of Great Britain. I guess the problem would be what it would look like and who can you use as potential leaders from that time period
I have a special fondness for "Hard Times Come Again No More," so the Civ VI theme has a special place in my heart, but this is excellent and very America-sounding.
Hearts of Iron
@JoshuaFagan I still prefer Hard Times, especially the Industrial Age. The Copeland sound really says "golden age." This one is very good.
I saw a comment somewhere hoping this would've been like "Rhapsody in Blue", that would've been so cool
I always imagined it as "Hard Tack Come Again No More." There is nothing more quintessentially American than overcoming a bad situation with hard work and sarcastic humor.
For those wondering, the original song is called "Chester" then it morphs into "Road to Boston"
Thank you, Mr. President.
They should’ve done a vocal version
Thank you Mr. President
Thanks, Mr. President. 🤙🏾
Isnt it the road to boston?
This song is so fire that the temperature of my room rose from 20° to 68°
@ryanp646 lol
It raised mine to 1776 degrees and I’m French lol
I really hope you are talking about celcius and dont keep your room below freezing regularly lol
@@chankatz7603they just like winter so much they want to wear 2 layers at all times, even inside
To use "Chester" as a theme was genius. This captures the aspirational hope of America beautifully. Well done!
@@drewlindstrom5976 ik I recognized from band but I couldn’t place it. We played Chester my senior year in Wind Ensemble
The flute and the rising triumphant tune towards the end really captures the feelings of aspiration and hope that must have been felt post-revolutionary war.
A great theme as always
America is always the perfect civ for planning to build high and playing defensive only to pivot to domination when you get bored.
Chester lyrics -
> Let tyrants shake their iron rod,
>And Slav'ry clank her galling chains,
> We fear them not, we trust in God,
> New England's God forever reigns
Further verses include:
Howe and Burgoyne and Clinton too,
With Prescot and Cornwallis join'd,
Together plot our Overthrow,
In one Infernal league combin'd.
When God inspir'd us for the fight,
Their ranks were broke, their lines were forc'd,
Their ships were Shatter'd in our sight,
Or swiftly driven from our Coast.
The Foe comes on with haughty Stride;
Our troops advance with martial noise,
Their Vet'rans flee before our Youth,
And Gen'rals yield to beardless Boys.
What grateful Off'ring shall we bring?
What shall we render to the Lord?
Loud Halleluiahs let us Sing,
And praise his name on ev'ry Chord!
Illustrations that go immensely hard for no reason:
Civ illustrations are always 🔥🔥🔥
personally I think it looks like something that AI has produced
@@woodwyrm AI could NEVER make a flag wave like that
@@woodwyrm brain rot
You can hear the band kids kneel in nostalgia
As a band kid myself, can confirm.
During the reveal trailer I was like "wait hold up what was that chester?"
I might even like this more than the civ 6 theme for America.
Might have to always choose America just for the music.
I still prefer 6's theme, but this is absolutely excellent and I might just do the same
@@ethanschenck9714 They are both great, but this one to me makes me think of America's rise to greatness with the grand ending being a resolution to that.
@@Mark-ns3jo Well said! I agree!
I do really love all the themes from Civ 6, America’s being one of my favorites. But this personally for me blows it right out of the water. I actually got a little emotional with the grandeur of that ending and how powerful the strings are. An absolute masterpiece regardless though, this one really does need an award 🥇
I just stood up, saluted, and questioned the metric system with pride (Im Indian)
There’s a bit of the American spirit in everyone friend. You may be an American and just not know it yet:)
But did you throw the British tea into the harbor and invent the airplane?
Early American music is so fascinating.
Come on, UA-cam. I want to wait and get this game in a year or two when all the DLC is packed in with it. Quit recommending these videos getting me hyped to get it at launch.
Geoff Knorr is a world class orchestrator and composer. Best piece yet from the Civilization series. Well done sir!
As much as I loved the theme in Civ 6, I felt like that theme never captured the full picture of America so well as this theme. Whereas the original felt like it just represented the 1800s, this feels like a representation of America from start to finish.
Agreed. The theme in the last game felt perfect for Lincoln’s lifetime, but this better captures America’s founding and early history
Why is it always the fucking american theme in these games that make me stand up and salute. My god
Yeah, that's what being formatted by their soft power do, amongst other things. Can definitely relate.
I know right and I'm not even American. o7
It's in your blood. Even if you weren't born there, we packed it in our food, our music, our movies, our blue jeans. You're at least 10% American by mass.
You haven't been gaining weight, you've just been becoming more American.
Serious indoctrination and banger tracks
Makes me proud of not my country 😂
I wasn't sure how I felt about the theme just from the snippets I heard during the First Looks yesterday. But hearing it all together, this is excellent. Once again, you bring pure joy to my ears Civ team!!
Maybe the best America Civ theme yet. The choice of revolutionary songs was inspired.
Sensational. Even brings a tear to the eye of a Brit.
This song especially should. It’s literally all about overthrowing the British
Notice that on the first 9 seconds the title of the song is shown as "Colonial America". This implies that maybe a 4th era will be added, maybe as a dlc. So it would be Ancient, Exploration, Modern and maybe contemporary/future age. Maybe we would see several exploration civs like Spain return as their modern nation-state forms.
The title of the song is "colonial america". It is then described as a "modern civ theme".
would be based if this finally gets us a unique M4A1 Sherman unit
@@tenacity25m4 sherman is already the tank unit of America
@@tenacity25 it’s just the skin for the American tank.
@@misterkittyandfriends1441 Yes, but the modern age is generally agreed to start arround 18th century (1700s), which is the period of colonial america. But obviously, america nowdays isn't best described as a few rebel colonies on the west coast, america isn't colonial anymore.
Random nation with oil: "Why do I hear boss music?"
The flute before the bombs drop
Made me laugh out loud 😂
More like the game over theme.
A better one would be "Random weak anti-American nation":
Pax Americana intensifies!!!
This is my favorite America theme out of the entire series. I love that they went with the 18th century America and not the 20th century
Feels like I'm playing Colonization again.
I can’t wait to play Harriet and just go conquer the world as this song plays in the background
A big, bold, and complicated nation like the U.S.
Somewhere, a bald eagle is shedding a tear.
Sounds like (nearly) 250 years of a beautiful Union. 🫡🇺🇸
Beautiful? Well now under Republicans but not so under Obama-the-Gay
Wow. I think this one is my favorite one yet. But I am super biased as an American. Stellar work.
Takes me back playing Sid Meier's Colonization. I wish they make a new one in the series. Got hopes up with this theme "Colonial America".
Amazing! Magnificent! When I hear Civ American themes, Somehow I feel proud of USA even if I am not an American! Salute!
Can't wait to build an America I'm proud of in Civ VII with this majestic theme in the background!
'murica. Hell yes, brothers
This reminds of the movie “The Patriot” and I love it 🇺🇸
Thanks. Now I wanna go play Colonization (1994).
0:00-1:05
A man rides his horse into town, calling for the church to ring its bells. Many are confused, but some understand what is happening. Quickly, a couple of men set up a little recruitment station-small, fragile, and brittle, just an old table, some ink, a quill, and two chairs. As the news spread of the revolution, many men signed up in a heartbeat. Ragged clothing, poor working class, now become armed with muskets, men readying themselves in a minute.
1:06-2:40
The other half of these men and boys marched in a single-column formation, led by a single man on the horse, for he would be in charge of training these boys into men, and men into soldiers. They finally reached a base camp along their long journey, their first experience was marching together from afar, they got that down, and now they need to know how to work the guns and tactics. Once they reached camp, they rested in their tents. Days and Nights would pass, turning into weeks and months as these men train to become professional soldiers. Finally, at the end, they reached their completion, they were now given blue coat uniforms, patches, and symbols of the new Continental Army.
2:41-3:53
These men... no.. these soldiers now march in tight formation, their faces determined with might as they head forth to confront the red coats that have transgressed upon their lands. As they passed some towns along the way, bells rang in the distance, the call to arms continued to spread, and just like before, rugged column formations could be seen as these new recruits marched to basic camps, for you are now here to defend not only your home, land, property, and life, but for your countrymen. Days passed by as armies clashed on the field, and battles raged across the continent over the years.
3:54-4:59
The siege of Yorktown is over, finally, the war has been won. Men and women cheer throughout the country, celebrating the grand defeat of the British. With the help of the French and her allies, the British surrendered and thus, the birth of a new nation. People fly the stars and stripes, a circle of stars, fireworks light up the night sky, and the soldiers can now rest back at home, with their wives and kids, knowing that they are safe from a global empire, hundreds of miles away. This wouldn't be the country's last fight, but it was the beginning of a union, a union that would tear itself apart, a union that would be challenged by the global powers, a union that would lead democracy to the stars, a union which still stands today and hopefully, forever more!
Cinema
I can feel the destiny being manifested with this one
If you've watched the Adams miniseries you'll recall how wonderful this song is. If I recall the residents of Boston sing a splendid rendition in Old South. Fantastic choice for America.
I like the song progression of America’s industrial theme from civ 6 better than this one but the climax at the end is really what makes this American theme stand out so gloriously compared to civ 6’s, Geoff does not disappoint.
THAT SOUNDS LIKE FREEDOM
Geoff just doesn't miss
*urge to claim more oil increases*
Our prospectors will claim the oil and there’s literally nothing you can do about it.
Saudi arabia lol
Nobody has it better than us, it's good day to be an American.
@@goingmerry123 TIME TO RAISE OLD GLORY BOYS
I take great pride in being an American every single day.
Many have it better than us in terms of healthcare 😔
I can just preorder for the use of Chester. Amazing work!
I know we haven't lived up to our promise as a country, especially now, but this theme makes me want us to.
amazing theme
7 civilization came out, I remember how I played 1 civilization when I was little, time flies
This is the best theme in the soundtrack by far
My most favorite's theme from this game so far.
Beautiful
I love all the other cultures and their authentic instrumentation and vocals... That's why for America, the only authentic choice was a badass, hummable, banger tune that amps up the patriotism! Let's gooooo! Well done!
wait, it said colonial America, era 4 confirmed?
The livestream semi confirmed. The victory conditions saying they unlocked a final victory condition. The economic victory said you need to build a railroad and other factory resources, and after 500 points worth, you would unlock the "world bank" victory condition. But for now, this would end the game before this world bank condition is unlocked.
So hyped if we get a final era with modern form of civs like America.
@@markos50100 I'm confused, why would that end the game before you can win?
They sort of confirmed it through the latest live stream.
It's probably gonna be something we see through a future expansion pack. Which is a bit saddening, but whatever.
@@evonannoredarsit doesn't. Each victory condition has an associated project you have to unlock and complete to win the game.
actually so hyped for civ vii to come out
That legit gave me chills
we making it out of the civil war with this one, boys
Beautiful.
The Union forever!
for either a dlc or the next game, do Battly Hymn of the Republic!
But sung, and with the original lyrics. As He died to make men holy, *let us die to make them free!*
Sounds like a fresh cup of freedom
I'm so proud of America!!! USA! USA!
PS. I'm Thai tho. lol. and when this will be available in Spotify and Apple Music??
Probably when the game is launched (I hope)
@@Milkdromida Yeah. I'm looking forward for this one and "Live Gloriously"
In my opinion it fits perfectly
WE NOT KNOWING WHAT A KILOMETER IS WITH THIS ONE BOYZ! 🗣🔥🎆🦅
screw a meter who coming by the foot!
3:54 had me like: 🦅
it's so very beautiful
Love it! Matches the Civ perfectly!
I know the Fife & Drum isn't unique to the U.S., but I feel like it was a very defining and formative part of our musical history. Whether its the Revolutionary War or Civil War (Civ 5), it always feels very visceral.
Was this one of the OG war march songs played on the flutes?
It is indeed, “Chester” to be specific. Lyrics are in an above comment.
We are waiting for ottoman music and Suleiman as soon as possible
Evet
The comment I'm looking for is let's make this more popular☝🏻
@@TiBthe_ottoman 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷
Hear our voices
Ottoman🇹🇷
This absolutely rocks
I was here!
‘Murica
same
Or were you?
Who are you, Kilroy?
MASTERPIECE, it's incredible!!!
I really like this. There's plenty of things I don't like about the design of Civ VII, but the music is as solid as ever.
CERTIFIED BANGER MOMENT😩😩😩
This song is why General Washington and his men fought so hard to keep the 'u' in 'glamour'
This might be Knorr’s best theme yet
Immaculate Comfort
Incredible Freedom
Just a little very beautiful
This picture goes unreasonably hard
Honesty, despite me always avoiding any sort of association with any american civ, I'd have to say that this musical theme is worth to die for and I'm considering sailing to north america just to hear it 😂
The song is really the "path to indepedence and freedom" here.
Takes me back to a time when America was strong and respected and didn’t embarrass itself daily
You must be really old!
@@TheGreatLordApples it’sbeen84years.gif
Politically we haven’t deviated too far, almost every debate ever goes back to the original Federalist v Ant Federalist of the 1770-1800s. Some crazy things to find if you ever look up the national archives and see what was in the newspapers during each election. Lincoln’s one is when a true divide was seen and it’s stuck around since.
@@TheGreatLordApples You must be really young.
@@WagudCodeAmerica's standing on the global stage has changed a lot though, incompetent leadership, stagnant progress and the hegemonic power being threatened by your insane bubble economy that is bound to burst sometime soon.
America was more respected, now it's the greatest international joke.
*slams Liberation War button*
Country Roads for civ 8?
E pluribus unum!
Needs more eagle screeching.
Finally. My favorite country!
Always makes me feel a little sad to hear a theme like this. On one hand, it highlights the almost hopeful nature that the USA was born with.
On the other, it highlights just how far it's fallen into this... hellscape on Earth.
Hopefully one day America becomes that beacon of hope once more.
ALL THIS MANIFEST DESTINY AND I ONLY GOT ONE TEAM.
Hail Columbia 🇺🇸
Just like the Mexico one, these are meant to represent the nations at their prime, the US on it's beginnings was a giant in the making, but just like any other big world power both of old and new, it is now merely an old man living off his past glories. Civ does well to remind us that history is about the ebb and flow of human activity, it's about the people, not the particular rulers or political views, it's about the Egyptian farmer sowing the first harvests after the Nile floods, the Chinese merchant visiting the western limits of the Silk Road close to Rome, the first American family to make it to the MidWest after a perilous roadtrip, each person who live for it's culture contributes to history even if they dont show in the books.
And it twas a good Wednesday morn
hell yeah
HURAHHH!!
Thinking about it but couldn't sort of get a America for the Exploration Age? We sort of can but it would have to be called New England and be from the time of the Mayflower up to the Revolutionary War. Back when the first 13 colonies were still a part of Great Britain. I guess the problem would be what it would look like and who can you use as potential leaders from that time period
Civ 6 had the better music but this is an exception
Not patriotic by any means but man they always nail the America theme in this series
Marvelous
Does anyone know what type of woodwind instrument was used in this song?
Glorious
Okay I accept this 👍
USA
USA
USA
HORAHHHHH 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅💥💥💥💥💥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Let's go Tobman!