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	** '''[https://sectorgame.com/fsfiles/?dir=uploads/Multimedia/Music%20%28Streamable%29/Dan%20Wentz%20-%20FreeSpace%20Redux Dan Wentz - FreeSpace Redux \| FreeSpace Files]'''		** '''[https://sectorgame.com/fsfiles/?dir=uploads/Multimedia/Music%20%28Streamable%29/Dan%20Wentz%20-%20FreeSpace%20Redux Dan Wentz - FreeSpace Redux \| FreeSpace Files]'''

	[[Category:The ~~games~~]]		[[Category:The Games]]
	[[Category:FRED Tips]]		[[Category:FRED Tips]]

Androgeos Exeunt: /* Extra Music */ Small clarification

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Extra Music: Small clarification

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	Edited variations of these tracks are included in <code>MV_Music.vp</code> and will play in-game if high-quality music is enabled.		Edited variations of these tracks are included in <code>MV_Music.vp</code> and will play in-game if high-quality music is enabled.

	Some additional music tracks created for FS1 and FS2 but ~~were~~ not included in the game files were released to the community in a music pack named <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code>. This pack included variations of game tracks, several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music, as well as a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me\|BiteMeJason2.mp3]]". The pack was first uploaded to ShackSpace by [[Hard Light Productions]] Forums user Nix, and discussed on [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread].		Some additional music tracks that were created for FS1 and FS2, but not included in the game files, were released to the community in a music pack named <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code>. This pack included variations of game tracks, several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music, as well as a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me\|BiteMeJason2.mp3]]". The pack was first uploaded to ShackSpace by [[Hard Light Productions]] Forums user Nix, and discussed on [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread].

	The music files downloadable on the official website and <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code> are mirrored on SectorGame's FreeSpace Files section.		The music files downloadable on the official website and <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code> are mirrored on SectorGame's FreeSpace Files section.

Androgeos Exeunt: Added a link to User-made music.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	* [[music.tbl]]		* [[music.tbl]]
			* [[User-made music]]

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Androgeos Exeunt: Attempted to "increase article readability". Also added some missing features from music.tbl.

2020-03-06T22:05:02Z

Attempted to "increase article readability". Also added some missing features from music.tbl.

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	'''Music ~~tracks~~''' in FreeSpace are determined by ~~the~~ [[music.tbl~~\|music tables~~]]. Mission designers can use the Mission Specs editor (Shift-N) to set the music track that the mission will play. ~~In-mission music is dynamic: it changes depending on in-mission events. This is the list of such events:~~		'''Music''' tracks in the FreeSpace game engine are determined by a music table, specifically named <code>[[music.tbl]]</code>. Mission designers can use the Mission Specs editor (Shift-N) in FRED, FRED2 and FRED2_OPEN to set the music track that the mission will play.
	*Arrival of enemy ships (can be disabled for certain ships in FRED)
	*Arrival of friendly ships (can be disabled for certain ships in FRED)
	*Completion of mission goals (can be disabled for certain mission goals in FRED)
	*Player death
	*Ambient (when enemy is either not present, or are well outside firing range)
	*Battle

	~~Apart from in-mission music are briefing~~ music tracks ~~that~~ are ~~played only~~ in ~~command and mission [[briefing]]s~~. ~~They~~ can be ~~set~~ in ~~FRED through the Briefing editor (Shift~~-~~B). Briefings are limited to one track per~~ mission~~; command briefings share the same track as the briefing~~. ~~In FRED 2 Open~~, ~~the [[Fiction Viewer]] uses its own~~ music.		==Music Types==
			The FreeSpace engine supports the playback of specific music tracks when certain events are called in-game. These events can be split into two types: interface music, and in-mission music. Certain events can also have sub-events, each with a different music track assigned.

	~~Furthermore, there are three~~ music tracks ~~for debriefings: "Success", "Average", and "Failure". "Success" is played if all mission objectives are met and the player is allowed to progress~~ in the campaign. "Failure" is played if the player is not allowed to progress in the campaign. "Average" is played if the player is allowed to progress, but has not satisfied all primary and secondary objectives. ~~Recent builds of FRED 2 Open allow mission designers to select which tracks are played under each of these three circumstances through the Debriefing editor (Shift-D~~)~~. The engine had been capable of this since at least 3.6.10, but FRED 2 had yet to integrate it into its GUI~~.		All music tracks must be in Waveform Audio format (.wav).

	~~Lastly~~, ~~each main hall has its own~~ music ~~track. These tracks~~ can ~~also~~ be ~~used~~ in ~~command and~~ mission ~~briefings.~~		===Interface Music===
			Interface music is played outside a mission, such as when the player is at the menu screen (also known as the "mainhall"), during briefings and debriefings, and at the credits screen. The locations (and events) that fall into this music type are:
			* the mainhall
			* the Credits screen
			* Command and Mission Briefings (can be set in the Briefing editor [Shift-B]; both briefings share the same audio track)
			* Mission Debriefings
			** "Success" (when all mission objectives are met)
			** "Average" (when the player is allowed to progress, but not all mission objectives were met)
			** "Failure" (when the player is not allowed to progress)

	~~FreeSpace Open supports much finer control of in~~-~~game~~ music~~, allowing~~ mission ~~designers to specifically tailor musical scores to~~ the events ~~and tempo~~ of ~~a mission. Soundtracks~~ can ~~now~~ be ~~changed~~ during ~~the mission when desired, and any track~~ can ~~also~~ be ~~played at any time~~ (~~including briefing~~ and ~~mainhall tracks, or any tracks placed in~~ the ~~music folder). This~~ is ~~possible through several new [[SEXP]]s:~~		===In-mission Music===
			In-mission music is played only during a mission. The events that trigger music during mission play are:
			* ambience (this is automatically played when none of the other events listed are occurring; may have multiple tracks)
			* battle (when hostile targets are within firing range or their arrival triggers a music change; may have multiple tracks)
			* arrival of enemy ships (can be disabled for certain ships in FRED; may have multiple tracks)
			** during ambience
			** during battle
			* arrival of friendly ships (can be disabled for certain ships in FRED)
			** during ambience
			** during battle
			* completion of an objective (can be disabled for certain mission goals in FRED)
			* completion of all non-secret objectives and no hostile targets are present
			* failing an objective
			* when the player is killed

	*[[change-soundtrack]]		==FreeSpace Open Additions==
	*[[play-sound-from-table]]		{{Table3610\|
	*[[play-sound-from-file]]		FSO adds several features to the existing ones described above, as well as the following [[SEXP]]s:
			* [[change-soundtrack]]
			* [[play-sound-from-table]]
			* [[play-sound-from-file]]

	Retail supports only .~~wav~~ files, ~~but FreeSpace Open also supports .ogg files~~.		Besides adding support for OGG vorbis (.ogg) files, mission designers can use the above SEXPs to change in-mission music based on any event that happens during a mission, as well as use interface music during a mission.

	==~~List of tracks~~==		The Fiction Viewer, an FSO-exclusive feature, also calls its own music. Additional ambience tracks can also be called during a mission.
			}}
			{{Table3612\|<br/>
			Later builds of FRED2_OPEN allow mission designers to select custom tracks for the three debriefing events through the Debriefing editor (Shift-D). Although the engine is capable of this since at least FS2 Open 3.6.10, this was not integrated into the FRED GUI.}}

			==Official Music==
	Most tracks were created by Dan Wentz, who composed the majority of the music for both [[FreeSpace 1]] and [[FreeSpace 2]]. Some [[FreeSpace 1]] [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] scores were collaborations with Steven von Kampen, a composer and sound designer from Noiz Audio who was hired for the project.		Most tracks were created by Dan Wentz, who composed the majority of the music for both [[FreeSpace 1]] and [[FreeSpace 2]]. Some [[FreeSpace 1]] [[Cutscenes (FS1)\|cutscene]] scores were collaborations with Steven von Kampen, a composer and sound designer from Noiz Audio who was hired for the project.

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	* Numbers — Three parts		* Numbers — Three parts
	* Ending Score — Combined ending cutscenes music		* Ending Score — Combined ending cutscenes music
	Edited variations of these tracks are included in MV_Music.vp and will play in-game if high-quality music is enabled.		Edited variations of these tracks are included in <code>MV_Music.vp</code> and will play in-game if high-quality music is enabled.

	Some additional music tracks created for FS1 and FS2 but were not included in the game files were released to the community in a music pack named "FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip". This pack included variations of game tracks, several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music, as well as a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me\|BiteMeJason2.mp3]]". The pack was first uploaded to ShackSpace by [[Hard Light Productions]] Forums user Nix, and discussed on [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread].		Some additional music tracks created for FS1 and FS2 but were not included in the game files were released to the community in a music pack named <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code>. This pack included variations of game tracks, several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music, as well as a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me\|BiteMeJason2.mp3]]". The pack was first uploaded to ShackSpace by [[Hard Light Productions]] Forums user Nix, and discussed on [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread].

	The music files downloadable on the official website and "FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip" are mirrored on SectorGame's FreeSpace Files section.		The music files downloadable on the official website and <code>FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip</code> are mirrored on SectorGame's FreeSpace Files section.

	===Remixes===		===Remixes===
	In early 2012, composer Dan Wentz started creating remixes of the main tracks in FS1, as well as Aquitaine, Exodus, and the Credits music in FS2, publishing most of them on his SoundCloud page], and creating [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=80194.0 this thread] for further discussion of the works.		In early 2012, composer Dan Wentz started creating remixes of the main tracks in FS1, as well as Aquitaine, Exodus, and the Credits music in FS2, publishing most of them on his SoundCloud page, and creating [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=80194.0 this thread] for further discussion of the works.

	Edited versions of the FS1 remixes are included as an optional component of the [[FreeSpace Port]], and a trimmed version of the Aquitaine remix is used as main hall music in [[Blue Planet]]'s ''FreeSpace Blue'' campaign. Like the extra music previously released, all remixes are mirrored on FreeSpace Files.		Edited versions of the FS1 remixes are included as an optional component of the [[FreeSpace Port]], and a trimmed version of the Aquitaine remix is used as main hall music in [[Blue Planet]]'s ''FreeSpace Blue'' campaign. Like the extra music previously released, all remixes are mirrored on FreeSpace Files.

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[music.tbl]]		* [[music.tbl]]

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Androgeos Exeunt: Updated historical information and added (working) links.

2020-03-04T11:52:16Z

Updated historical information and added (working) links.

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	**[[Exodus (FS2)\|Exodus]]		**[[Exodus (FS2)\|Exodus]]

	===~~Other~~===		===Extra Music===
	~~Some~~ music ~~that was created~~ for ~~the games but not included in~~ the game ~~files~~ was ~~released to~~ the ~~community in~~ a ~~music pack~~. The ~~pack included some remastered versions~~ of ~~game~~ tracks~~, as well as several unused outtakes, cutscene scores~~ and ~~trailer~~ music~~. The pack also contained a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me]]"~~.		Higher-quality versions of the music in FS2 were made available for download as ZIP files on the game's official website while it was still available. Each ZIP file contained the audio track and a text file containing some technical and historical details. The tracks available were:
			* Ancients — Genesis battle track A with extended opening
			* Ambience I — Unsuccessful debrief music; a note on the website mentions it originally used as main hall music
			* Revelations (sic) — Three parts; Chapter II has an extended ending
			* Joshua — Three parts
			* Numbers — Three parts
			* Ending Score — Combined ending cutscenes music
			Edited variations of these tracks are included in MV_Music.vp and will play in-game if high-quality music is enabled.

	The pack ~~can be downloaded from~~ [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread] on ~~[[Hard Light Productions]]~~.		Some additional music tracks created for FS1 and FS2 but were not included in the game files were released to the community in a music pack named "FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip". This pack included variations of game tracks, several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music, as well as a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me\|BiteMeJason2.mp3]]". The pack was first uploaded to ShackSpace by [[Hard Light Productions]] Forums user Nix, and discussed on [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread].

			The music files downloadable on the official website and "FreeSpace Music Pack (Extras).zip" are mirrored on SectorGame's FreeSpace Files section.

	===Remixes===		===Remixes===
	In early 2012, composer Dan Wentz ~~revisited his old work,~~ creating ~~remixed versions~~ of ~~many familiar~~ tracks ~~from both games. The remixes were published on~~ the ~~internet~~ on ~~audio distribution website [http://soundcloud.com/daniel-wentz/~~ SoundCloud]~~. Dan Wentz himself also visited the [[Hard Light Productions]] forums~~ and ~~created a thread entitled~~ [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=80194.0 ~~FreeSpace Music Remixes~~] ~~dedicated to~~ the ~~subject~~. ~~The~~ remixes ~~remain in progress~~, and ~~plans have been announced to release~~ the ~~remixed tracks into a format suitable for~~ in~~-game use~~.		In early 2012, composer Dan Wentz started creating remixes of the main tracks in FS1, as well as Aquitaine, Exodus, and the Credits music in FS2, publishing most of them on his SoundCloud page], and creating [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=80194.0 this thread] for further discussion of the works.

			Edited versions of the FS1 remixes are included as an optional component of the [[FreeSpace Port]], and a trimmed version of the Aquitaine remix is used as main hall music in [[Blue Planet]]'s ''FreeSpace Blue'' campaign. Like the extra music previously released, all remixes are mirrored on FreeSpace Files.

	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[music.tbl]]		*[[music.tbl]]

			==External Links==
			* Extra Music:
			** '''[http://web.archive.org/web/20080403110450/http://www.freespace2.com/downloads.cfm FreeSpace2.com Downloads \| The Internet Archive]'''
			** '''[https://sectorgame.com/fsfiles/?dir=uploads/Multimedia/Music%20%28Streamable%29 Music (Streamable) \| FreeSpace Files]'''
			** '''[https://sectorgame.com/fsfiles/?dir=uploads/Multimedia/Sound%20%26%20Music%20Packs Sound & Music Packs \| FreeSpace Files]'''
			* Remixes:
			** '''[https://soundcloud.com/daniel-wentz Daniel Wentz \| SoundCloud]'''
			** '''[https://sectorgame.com/fsfiles/?dir=uploads/Multimedia/Music%20%28Streamable%29/Dan%20Wentz%20-%20FreeSpace%20Redux Dan Wentz - FreeSpace Redux \| FreeSpace Files]'''

	[[Category:The games]]		[[Category:The games]]
	[[Category:FRED Tips]]		[[Category:FRED Tips]]

Snail: notes

2012-04-20T04:46:32Z

notes

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	**[[Exodus (FS2)\|Exodus]]		**[[Exodus (FS2)\|Exodus]]

	===~~=Bonus=~~===		===Other===
	* [[Bite Me]]		Some music that was created for the games but not included in the game files was released to the community in a music pack. The pack included some remastered versions of game tracks, as well as several unused outtakes, cutscene scores and trailer music. The pack also contained a humorous bonus track, "[[Bite Me]]".

			The pack can be downloaded from [http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php?topic=43106.0 this thread] on [[Hard Light Productions]].

	===Remixes===		===Remixes===

Snail: hmm.

2012-04-04T10:05:20Z

hmm.

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TopAce: direct link instead of redirect (again)

2010-11-21T16:54:50Z

direct link instead of redirect (again)

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	==List of tracks==		==List of tracks==
	===FreeSpace 1===		===FreeSpace 1===
	(This list is based on the [[~~FSPort~~]] version of FreeSpace 1)		(This list is based on the [[FreeSpace Port]] version of FreeSpace 1)

	Main hall music: Choco Mousse		Main hall music: Choco Mousse

Goober5000: add some notes

2010-09-09T05:39:53Z

add some notes

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	Apart from in-mission music are briefing music tracks that are played only in command and mission [[briefing]]s. They can be set in FRED. Briefings are limited for one track per mission.		Apart from in-mission music are briefing music tracks that are played only in command and mission [[briefing]]s. They can be set in FRED. Briefings are limited for one track per mission.

	Furthermore, there are three music tracks for debriefings: "Success", "Average", and "Failure". "Success" is played if all mission objectives are met and the player is allowed to progress in the campaign~~; The debriefing will play the~~ "~~Fail~~" ~~music track~~ if the player ~~fails most of his primary objectives or~~ is not allowed to progress in the campaign. "Average" is played ~~in any other scenarios~~. ~~<sup>[this paragraph requires verification for accuracy]</sup>~~		Furthermore, there are three music tracks for debriefings: "Success", "Average", and "Failure". "Success" is played if all mission objectives are met and the player is allowed to progress in the campaign. "Failure" is played if the player is not allowed to progress in the campaign. "Average" is played if the player is allowed to progress, but has not satisfied all primary and secondary objectives.

	Lastly, each main hall has its own music track. These tracks can be used in command and mission briefings, too.		Lastly, each main hall has its own music track. These tracks can be used in command and mission briefings, too.
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	**[[On the Run]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)		**[[On the Run]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)
	*9. Monolith		*9. Monolith
			**This soundtrack may have been specifically designed for [[Good Luck]]; see note below.
	**[[The Pursuit]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)		**[[The Pursuit]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)
	*10. Darkside		*10. Darkside
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	**[[Secrets Revealed]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)		**[[Secrets Revealed]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)

	'''Note:''' The last mission, [[Good Luck]], has no soundtrack.		'''Note:''' The last mission, [[Good Luck]], has no soundtrack. However, a CD of enhanced music tracks provided by Dan Wentz implies that this track was intended to be used in [[Good Luck]]. It would have been the only standard single-player FS1 mission with this music.

	===FreeSpace 2===		===FreeSpace 2===
	Music tracks in FreeSpace 2 are named after some [[Wikipedia:Books of the Bible\|books of the Bible]].		Music tracks in FreeSpace 2 are named after some [[Wikipedia:Books of the Bible\|books of the Bible]].

	Main hall music tracks: Aquitaine, ~~Psamtik~~ (Terran and Vasudan main halls, respectively)		Main hall music tracks: Aquitaine, Psampik ''(sic)'' (Terran and Vasudan main halls, respectively)

	*1. Genesis		*1. Genesis

Droid803: clearly the FS2 mission does not use FS1 music!

2010-09-08T05:27:56Z

clearly the FS2 mission does not use FS1 music!

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	**[[The Darkness and the Light]]		**[[The Darkness and the Light]]
	**[[Shell Game]]		**[[Shell Game]]
	**[[Exodus (~~FS2~~)\|Exodus ~~(FS2)~~]]		**[[Exodus (FS1)\|Exodus]]
	**[[Field of Destruction]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)		**[[Field of Destruction]] (''[[Silent Threat]]'' expansion pack)
	*2. March		*2. March