The Music of Video Games [255] Dune

Entry 255 in an on-going video series that offers a selection of musical tracks from various titles throughout gaming's history.

Dune

Year: 1992
Platform: PC
Developer: Cryo Interactive Entertainment
Publisher: Virgin Games Inc.
Video source: videomantube

For more info on the game, follow these links:
http://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/dune
http://www.gamefaqs.com/computer/doswin/home/564692.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_%28video_game%29

Watch this video with 44 KHz stereo sound:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ol4xchvI9xI&fmt=18
Using this link may affect video quality.

Music composed by Stéphane Picq.

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• dune
• arrakis
• rakis
• atreides
• harkonnen
• sandworm
• pc
• computer
• video
• game
• music
• soundtrack
• song
• theme
• play
• intro
• opening
• ru

[johneh2]

Hey Garudoh, just wanted to sincerely thank you because if it weren't for your amazing play lists, i would never have even heard of such great music, especially this one!!! Stéphane Picq is absolutely amazing! Never played this game, but wow, this music really takes you somewhere else. I am extremely happy that you have this on your play list, and that your play list even exists!

[garudoh]

Hey man, thanks for the message. I always like to see people enjoying my stuff, but making them discover something new is the proverbial cherry on top.

Stephane has such a great, distinct sound to his work, I only wish there was more of it out there. If you really like this entry, I recommend you check out the one I did for MegaRace. It's also by Stephane, somewhere in the 290's (291 I think?).

As for this game, it's one of my favorite PC soundtracks ever. Chani's Eyes is straight up godly.

[pyramidhead138]

ive only played the NES version

[garudoh]

You're probably thinking of something else, because this game never came out on NES.

[lancil9]

What version is?

[garudoh]

The video footage is from the CD version re-release.

[jogu78]

i had this for sega cd back in the day , stayed up till like 6 am durin the summer to play this all nite and when i looked out my window the sky was deep blue , the sun not up yet but just enough to turn the black purple nite sky into cobalt . i took a few mins to stretch in bed and was listenin to the music from this game playin as my orni just sat there in the desert and i wondered if there any planets like dune somewhere out there

[yugimoto2005]

i had this on PC ..such awesome memories. i sort of blame it for turning me into a weirdo . but wow.. i finished this many times and took real joy in the story

[jeromebressoud]

It seems that this doesn't include this theme (@3;08;36) : /watch?v=L3NcFEvc4yk#t=11316s

Do you know where I can find the full song ?

Thx

[N4ll1fy]

@johneh2

Now imagine being 8 years old with a wild imagination. This game has always blown my mind, and the music is still my favorite music even now. But yeah you posted this 2 years ago so I don't expect a reply. :P

[mocthezuma]

I'm tempted to say that this is the most overlooked videogame in terms of soundtrack. Not to mention the game on its own. A fantastic game in every aspect. But the music is really stunning and it sets the atmosphere really well. All I need is to hear those tablas and I'm on Dune. I really really really really really loved my childhood and I have things like Dune to thank for it. And you to thank for letting me relive it. :)

[andersdenkend]

I LOVE Dune's music!

[philipsuper]

those animations of the cd version worked fine for me even over network with lantastic in my 286 time. wonderfull game with wonderfull adlib / midi music !

[arturus2260]

@johneh2

Here, here. Awesome work Garudoh :)

[bolawarrior]

how awfull is it that i have to scroll all the way down when i search for dune music to find this masterpiece....

by far one of the best nostalgic music games in the world. together with jazz jackrabbit.

[dzquetzalcoatl]

Thank you :)