I don't listen to video game music nearly as much as I used to. With everything there is an ebb and a flow, I happen to be in an ebb with this particular genre.
That said, there are releases within the video game music sphere that elevate themselves above the game and are simply fantastic music. Sim City 3000 is a prime example of this.
Sim City is such a fascinating game to me. Building a city and watching it grow and flourish based on your decisions is one of my favorite time wasters. It's incredible to watch your creation evolve and flourish.
The music fits the game perfectly. It's got this odd mix of elevator music mixed with inspiring melodies and uplifting themes. It's perfect music for building a city. Makes me want to sit down and start planning right away.
Sure there are tracks like Power Grid that are different, almost dissonant in their take. But even these inspire a great amount of motivation in me... whatever the track, it's infectious and causes my creative juices to stir.
I'll probably boot up another run of a city builder sometime this week or weekend after playing this record. I keep forgetting about how great these games are. I'll get lost in other activities and I forget the simple joys of watching your creation come to life. It's time to rekindle that joy.
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