February 19, 2004

Like movie soundtracks? How about computer game soundtracks? The complete soundtrack to SimCity 4 Rush Hour is available for download for free as MP3's, and also includes printable CD labels and cover art. Some tracks were recorded by a 70-piece orchestra; fans of movie soundtracks might enjoy "Wheels of Progress" for orchestral fun. (Apparently a similar effort to distribute music was made for SimCity 3000, but the links are broken. :( )

They were a smidge stingier on the soundtrack to the new James Bond game, only making tracks available via a browser-embedded media player (click on "Launch Spy Radio"). But the tracks by 24 composer Sean Callery are worth a listen. I'm betting the game isn't as good as its soundtrack. Nice cast, though.