Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power
- Developer: Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release: 2024
- Role: Music Composition
The glory and might of the Byzantine Empire are yours to command in this Major Expansion to Crusader Kings III. (Steam)
- Eastern Prayers
- Greek Fire
- In the Name of the Lord
- Awaiting Nightfall
About the Project
For “Roads to Power”, a major expansion to Crusader Kings III, we were tasked with blending authentic byzantine music into the already established soundtrack of Crusader Kings III as well as adding fully orchestral event tracks and mood music to the “landless adventurer” theme introduced with this expansion. The event tracks are used to announce important gameplay events like the start of an adventure or a war. The mood music on the other hand has to blend into the existing audio landscape and integrate seamlessly with the music system.
The major challenge on this expansion was writing authentic byzantine music. To ensure a high level of authenticity we reached out to Prof. Dr. Konstantin Nikolakopoulos, an internationally renowned expert on orthodox theology and music, who was open to collaborate with us and let us record him singing byzantine music in a church in Munich. We worked these recordings into the established Crusader Kings III music style and also recorded Cretan Lyra and Vihuela de Arco as instrumental counterpart to the unique vocal performances.
Furthermore, we recorded lute and recorders for the landless adventurer theme music to give it an authentic medieval vibe and a full symphony orchestra for the Main Theme and event music.
Get the game on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2671070/Crusader_Kings_III_Roads_to_Power/
