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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · 1d

The Lyre Ensemble and their work with ancient texts and instruments is how I first found out about Andy Lowings and his reconstructions of ancient lyres, including the striking Gold Lyre of Ur which Andy performs on both the Civ VI and Civ VII soundtracks.

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · 24d

It was an honor to work alongside hundreds of world-class musicians from around the world to bring this music to life and I believe we have created something truly unique and special.

Full album details & more:
www.geoffknorr.com/fyc

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · 24d

To my Recording Academy friends, with first round voting underway I would be thrilled to have you consider the soundtrack for Sid Meier's Civilization VII in multiple categories.

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Sep 29

It was great to work together again with some performers who also recorded for the base game - the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague, Andy Brick, Amir Vahab on tar, daf, and tonbek, and John Rugolo and Nathan Egloff on rope snares.

Qajar - Modern Civ Theme | Civilization VII Original Soundtrack

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Sep 29

My theme for Qajar was recently released as part of the @civilization.2k.com VII Right to Rule DLC. This an arrangement of a tasnif from the Qajar period, "Tā be Zolf-e Khish," and, of course, "Salâm-e Šâh," which was the national anthem of Qajar.

youtu.be/_-Uk5U1ApFo?...

Designing Sound for the Centuries in 'Civilization VII' – with the Firaxis Sound Team | A Sound Effect

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Sep 4

A glimpse behind the sound of @civilization.2k.com VII (and even a short clip from my recording session in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia!).

www.asoundeffect.com/civilization...

The sound team on Firaxis Games 'Sid Meier's Civilization VII' discuss their approach to taking the game's sound to new heights by honoring the past and embracing the new, designing new sounds for bio...

www.asoundeffect.com

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Aug 25

The @civilization.2k.com VI soundtrack was recently updated with 38 additional tracks that were originally missing from the initial soundtrack release almost 9 years ago. Be sure to check it out!

lnk.to/civilization...

Christopher Tin, Geoff Knorr, Phill Boucher, Roland Rizzo - Sid Meier's Civilization VI (Original Game Soundtrack)

Listen to Sid Meier's Civilization VI (Original Game Soundtrack) by Christopher Tin, Geoff Knorr, Phill Boucher, Roland Rizzo.

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Aug 25

Yes, she recorded all of the Vietnamese instruments and I composed the arrangements for Vietnam in Civ 6. Great to hear you like them!

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fast forward five years, and thankfully this time we could work together in person!

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our previous collaboration for Civ VI was just at the start of the shutdowns in 2020, which forced me to cancel a flight to record in person. We figured out a plan that had me shipping her recording gear to record and listen remotely.

Dai Viet - Exploration Civ Theme | Civilization VII Original Soundtrack

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Aug 5

My theme for Dai Viet was recently released as part of the Right to Rule Collection for @civilization.2k.com VII. It was great to collaborate with Thi Lalum again for this track!

youtu.be/ejwQVGfVQP4?...

How the Civilization VII music team created a world music masterpiece

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Jul 31

Really nice article on making the @civilization.2k.com VII soundtrack!

www.lacedrecords.com/blogs/blog/h...

We hear from Grammy-winner Christopher Tin and composer-arrangers Geoff Knorr and Roland Rizzo about assembling an exquisitely recorded, globe-trotting soundtrack. By Thomas Quillfeldt The Sid Meier’s...

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Jul 10

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Jul 10

The @civilization.2k.com VII soundtrack has been longlisted for the World Soundtrack Awards – Games Music Award 2025!

What does this mean? This is a publicly chosen award, so please vote and share with others to vote too!

Here are the details on how to vote:

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Laced @lacedrecords.com · Jun 26

Truly a cultural victory…
The glorious world music soundtrack for Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is surging onto vinyl. Pre-order now: lnk.to/civ-7-vinyl
• 4LP box set
• Double LP
• Laced-exclusive editions

@christophertin.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social #civ7 #civilization7

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 27

The musicians and recording crew.

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 27

It was an honor to work with an amazing group of Bulgarian musicians for this arrangement: vocalists Trayana Stankova and Kathryn Mitchell, Valeri Georgiev - kaval, Kalin Kirilov - tambura, Bryndyn Weiner - tupan, Angel Dobrev - gadulka, Petar Aleksiev - gaida.

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 27

The theme for Bulgaria in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is now on Youtube!

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Egypt - Antiquity Civ Theme | Civilization VII Original Soundtrack

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 17

We see various harps, flutes, long neck lutes, clapping, dancing and what seems to be a feeling of energy and excitement. Here's the theme:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FaL...

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geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 17

I had the privilege of collaborating with Egyptian-born performer, educator, and speaker Karim Nagi for the music of Ancient Egypt in Civ VII. This print hanging in his studio, along with similar wall paintings of musicians from Ancient Egypt were a guiding light for the theme.

Great Britain - Modern Civ Theme | Civilization VII Original Soundtrack

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 10

I don't sell many of these, but it's always quite a sight when I do - score books including all of the industrial era themes and expansion cinematics in Civ VI!

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Mar 8

Very happy to share my theme for Great Britain that was recently released for Civ VII. It's an arrangement of Hubert Parry's "And did those feet in ancient time," commonly known as "Jerusalem."

youtu.be/KN4bTl3YQpg?...

geoffknorr.bsky.social @geoffknorr.bsky.social · Feb 21

When I knew we'd be recording in Dvorak Hall again (the same hall where we recorded BE), I had to try writing something for the organ there!