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Got to be honest, I can't really take it after hearing each song a dozen times. I either switch it off, or swap in a pop playlist.
 

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The HOI2 soundtrack is OK (definitely not among the top 10 game soundtracks ever, but definitely a good one) but it's a bit too small and repetitive.

To be honest, I always preferred the EU2 and Victoria model of using Period music.
 

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I love all that I have heard from HOI3 so far. I think the music is leagues above where the music was for HOI2, which itself improved over HOI1.

I understand the desire for period music, and those who want that can take advantage of Paradoxes very generous modability to make that happen for them.

As for me I prefer the modern interpretations of the period music, as it fits the game play and the general gaming environment much better. Songs like Ride of the Valkyries would get too distracting after a while, as I try to focus on all the tasks that the game requires.
 

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I love all that I have heard from HOI3 so far. I think the music is leagues above where the music was for HOI2, which itself improved over HOI1.

I understand the desire for period music, and those who want that can take advantage of Paradoxes very generous modability to make that happen for them.

As for me I prefer the modern interpretations of the period music, as it fits the game play and the general gaming environment much better. Songs like Ride of the Valkyries would get too distracting after a while, as I try to focus on all the tasks that the game requires.

I personally liked the HOI1 music better.

No one can beat the masters, not even Andreas Waldetoft.

Unless another master shows up again, but Andreas isn't THAT good yet. ;)
 

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The HOI2 soundtrack is OK (definitely not among the top 10 game soundtracks ever, but definitely a good one) but it's a bit too small and repetitive.

To be honest, I always preferred the EU2 and Victoria model of using Period music.

Agreed. Paradox games unfortunately decreased in quality for me when they found the $ to hire a composer. Nothing personal against Andreas, but commissioned movie-ish music can't compare with the all-time greats.

Oh wait, there is one thing. Ripping off Mars, and stripping out the most important feature (the fairly-uncommon 5/4 time signature), was terrible.
 

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great music! loved all the way.. it will be great to once again hear the ride of the valkyries when the game starts up!