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Updated: June 11th, 2011
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Music Vault

Welcome to my personal collection of music from other trackers! I've been listening to tracker music on a regular basis since early 1996, and in the past I've done music reviews and judging for a variety of tracking websites, archives and competitions. My standards always seemed a bit tougher than the other reviewers and judges around me, so I figure if a song's good enough to get into my music vault, it's good enough for you to at least try out.

To download any of these songs, just click on the link next to the song title.

If you're already familiar with tracker music, just use your favorite program to play these songs. If you're new to tracker music, you'll want to download MODPlug Player. You should find it rather easy to use.

NavBar:
A+: 97-100
A: 93-96
A-: 90-92
B+: 87-89
B: 83-86
B-: 80-82
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A+ Songs: 97-100

All song links are working as of June 11th, 2011.
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"Ancient Stories"
Awesome

Fantasy - XM - 671k
This soaring, three-movement epic led by flute and acoustic guitar is a tracking classic, perhaps the epitome of the Fantasy genre.
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"Awakening"
Nighthawk

Fantasy - XM - 353k
Soft oboe, soothing flute, deep bass, mellow feel. "Find your way to the golden glow!" -vocal clip from the song
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"Back On Track"
Soul

Demostyle - MOD - 151k
An exciting and freewheeling demostyle romp.
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"Beyond Music"
Captain

Demostyle - MOD - 392k
Even today, there are some who still put this demostyle masterpiece at the top of their list of favorite tracked songs.
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"Biomechanoid"
Groo

Demostyle - MOD - 280k
The title fits quite well: demostyle with mechanical samples, but with a very fluid, biological feel to the music. A MOD classic!
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"Blue Flame"
Chris Jarvis

Light Rock - IT - 401k
This soft and brooding ballad features impeccable guitar work and incredibly expressive emotional dynamics.
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"Bubbles"
Sphenx

Fantasy - IT - 1300k
A high-quality, energetic orchestral romp.
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"Castaway"
Sikamikanico

Light Rock - XM - 457k
This stirring acoustic guitar piece echoes the pain of someone who's just tired of being alone.
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"Celestial Fantasia"
Beat

Demostyle - S3M - 252k
A high-octane, free-wheeling homage to the earliest demo-style trackers, this song both fulfills and surpasses its genre.
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"Cherry Jam"
Reed

Funk - XM - 456k
A nifty swingin' little ditty featuring a wailin' synth-sax, backing brass section and lounge chimes.
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"Colours"
Radix
& Lluvia
Pop/Fantasy - XM - 1930k
Lush string chords combined with a driving and creative percussion line create a delicious-sounding contrast.
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"Cosmic Outflow"
Falcon

Demostyle/Fantasy - XM - 487k
Exciting and tightly-produced, Falcon's masterwork captures the essence and wonder of deep space.
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"Dots"
Ballistique

Ambient - XM - 8k
Haunting in its deceptive simplicity, this distinctively melodic ambient piece makes remarkable use of its tiny samples.
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"Embrace"
Chris Jarvis

Pop/Fantasy - IT - 1710k
This one is VERY tough to categorize. Funky beat, laidback piano riffs, electronica backing and lead synths... heck, just grab it and decide for yourself.
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"Enlightenment"
Cyberzip

Dance/Trance - XM - 748k
(A Place For Dreams Mix) "Hope you like this remix. It's a bit slower, more melodic and dance-oriented than the original." -Cyberzip
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"Fallen World"
Chris Jarvis

Light Rock - IT - 282k
A soulful acoustic guitar piece full of lament for a world gone horribly astray.
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"Feats Of Valor"
Elwood

Pop/Demostyle - XM - 375k
Sit down, buckle in, and hold on! When Elwood's at the keyboard, you know you're in for a thrill ride.
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"Guitar Slinger"
Jogeir Liljedahl

Light Rock - MOD - 275k
This uptempo acoustic guitar and flute arrangement has attained an almost legendary status in the scene since it was released in 1992.
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"In Her Eyes"
Warder

Fantasy - IT - 1160k
"In her eyes, the anguish his love had become for her. Too kind to break his heart, she had tried to hide it. But he had seen." -Warder
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"Inferiority Complex"
Elwood

Pop/Demostyle - XM - 227k
This action-packed piece expertly melds free-wheeling synth leads and soothing flute melodies.
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"Jet Lag"
Nighthawk

Dance/Pop - XM - 491k
Though reminiscent of Elwood, Nighthawk's piano melody gives this tune quite a distinct sound.
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"Kajahtaa: Slow Mix"
T-DJ

Pop - IT - 337k
A methodically-paced synth-pop tune with fast-paced counter-melodies providing a nice sense of contrast. Originally by Cube.
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"Last Hope"
Cdnalsi

Dance - IT - 1762k
Creatively-composed dance in a 3/4 time signature.
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"Last Sunset"
Nighthawk

Pop/Fantasy - XM - 863k
This is a notch down from "Jet Lag" in terms of energy, but two notches up in terms of musical depth with its rich piano and trumpet riffs.
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"Leaving All Behind"
Karsten Koch

Fantasy - XM - 423k
Led by gentle piano rolls, this stirring anthem of freedom and new beginnings is simultaneously relaxing and invigorating.
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"Mind Of A Dreamer"
Beat

Demostyle - XM - 359k
This tune so dominated the Rookie compo of Hornet's Music Contest 6 that judges were scolding Beat for not entering the Veteran compo instead.
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"Muuttohaukka"
Warder

Fantasy - IT - 1230k
Gently powerful, Warder's trademark accordion is truly enchanting in this portrayal of a bird-of-prey in flight.
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"On Me"
Hunz

Pop - XM - 3730k
(Original Version) This guy can sing, and his upbeat arrangements and menacing lyrics work together surprisingly well.
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"On Me"
Patrick Groove

Fantasy - IT - 1840k
(Groove Mix) Patrick borrows Hunz's voice for a darker, moodier look at Hunz's theme of intentional isolation.
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"Pale Dreams"
Chris Jarvis

Fantasy - IT - 249k
Chris Jarvis weaves together piano, flute, synth, and string melodies into a captivating New Age tapestry.
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"Parasympathy"
Myth

Fantasy - IT - 781k
This masterpiece expertly blends elements of fantasy and electronica into an evocative and entirely unique sonic tapestry.
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"Point Of Departure"
Necros

Demostyle - S3M - 257k
This absolute classic offers a great case-study in the use of drumloops, and takes listeners on a high-speed train ride of imagination.
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"Quiet Storm"
Yannis Brown

Demostyle - IT - 493k
Pumped-up demostyle with rock influences.
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"Redemption"
RS3

Demostyle/Orchestral - IT - 543k
This is a monumental achievement: a 7/4 orchestral arrangement of truly epic proportions, performed mainly with chip samples. I hate chip, but I love this.
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"Sanctuary Of Love"
Lluvia

Trance - XM - 787k
Hypnotic, exotic, and oh so smooth. This girl could track!
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"Sleeping Friend"
Haggeman
& Tonixmedia
Fantasy/Pop - XM - 884k
Soft New Age music, evocative and soothing, and slowly building in intensity and excitement.
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"Sound O'Da Lunatic"
Svolkraq

Light Rock - MOD - 210k
A distinct blues feel permeates this haunting guitar piece. "Gesshoo's da loony! Gesshoo..." -Svolkraq
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"Sweet Dreams"
Elwood

Dance/Demostyle - XM - 322k
The word "sweet" is a bit of a misnomer, but these fast-paced piano and synth melodies are a dream to listen to.
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"The Palace In The Sky"
Nemesis

Jazz Fusion - IT - 392k
Nemesis actually calls this "jazz fission," whatever the heck THAT means... These jazzy piano arrangements backed by electric guitar are just fun to hear.
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"The Quest For Freedom"
Hilander

Pop/Rock - IT - 1520k
Moderately-paced synth-rock with elements of demostyle and one heck of a synth-hook.
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"Tight To Me"
Outshined

Fantasy - IT - 1310k
"Dedicating this song to someone, someone who I've been looking for... if I'll find one... gonna hold her... tight to me." -Outshined
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"Twisted Vortex"
Argh

Pop - IT - 240k
A wildly infectious synth-pop tune chock-full of catchy melodies and creative drum patterns.
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"Two Moons: Part Two"
Iwellius

Fantasy - IT - 1510k
Fast-paced chimes anchor this solid and exciting synth-orchestral arrangement.
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"Umber Dawn"
Quasian

Progressive Rock - IT - 622k
Quasian's signature brand of demostyle-influenced rock has never sounded better than this.
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"Warm Rain"
Mick Rippon

Light Rock - IT - 499k
This piece lives up to its name, encompassing the often paradoxical nature of rain with acoustic and electric guitar in waltz time.

NavBar:
A+: 97-100
A: 93-96
A-: 90-92
B+: 87-89
B: 83-86
B-: 80-82
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