All are designed primarily to be used in a wad, and most must loop back to the top instantly or they might sound like they cut off abruptly at the end. In some cases I provide a second mp3 version with an intro and fade out just for listening.
The MIDIs/MUSs may sound a little different in the game, depending on whether you use the original game or a port/hack, and how your preferences are set. Most were originally optimized chiefly for the original game engine's MUS player (driving that wretched, old Sound Blaster™ 8-voice, 2-op FM synth -- ah, the memories! 8-) while retaining some semblance of General MIDI compatibility.
Of course, if you use my music in your level, I'd greatly enjoy playing it. You can either send me a download link, or email the wad to me as an attachment.
If you're interested in writing music for your own wads or for other games, you might consider getting the book Composing Music for Video Games
.
If you're interested in the exotic tunings I used for some pieces, check out my Tuning Pages.
Free Music Downloads
| Title |
Time |
Genre |
Description |
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.mus |
File Size |
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.mid |
File Size |
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.MP3 |
File Size |
| Shoot First |
2:21 |
Rock |
Horror flavored modern rock. Looping version. |
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n/a |
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n/a |
|
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shootfirst -loop.mp3 |
3.25 MB |
| Shoot First |
2:29 |
Rock |
Horror flavored modern rock. Fade out ending. |
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n/a |
|
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n/a |
|
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shootfirst |
3.4 MB |
| Nuclear |
3:24 |
Rock |
Horror flavored modern rock. Looping version |
 |
mus- nuclear.zip |
42 KB |
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nucler19.mid |
37 KB |
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nuclear -loop.mp3 |
3.9 MB |
| Nuclear |
4:01 |
Rock |
Horror flavored modern rock. Extended with intro and repeat-to-fade. |
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n/a |
|
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n/a |
|
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nuclear.mp3 |
4.6 MB |
| Lost |
2:24 |
Spook Rock |
Adventure music for huntin' them dang haints. Looping version. |
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mus-lost.zip |
9 KB |
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lost.mid |
8 KB |
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lost -loop.mp3 |
2.8 MB |
| Lost |
2:59 |
Spook Rock |
Expanded arrangement. |
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n/a |
n/a |
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n/a |
n/a |
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lost.mp3 |
3.4 MB |
| Outpost 42 |
5.35 |
Symphonic space grunge |
Originally written with Quake in mind. |
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n/a |
|
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n/a |
|
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outpost42.mp3 |
6.4 MB |
| Acid Rock |
1:31 |
Upbeat Horror Rock |
...with a slight wry grin. Looping version. Written for a level centering on a nukage (or acid) processing plant. It is not, of course, in the style of true "acid rock" - it's made for shooting monsters, not dope. |
 |
mus- acidrock.zip |
12 KB |
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acidrk12.mid |
11 KB |
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acidrock -loop.mp3 |
1.7 MB |
| Acid Rock |
1:40 |
Upbeat Horror Rock |
...with a slight wry grin. Fade out ending. |
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acidrock.mp3 |
1.9 MB |
| CrawlSpace |
3:17 |
Experimental |
Slow, creepy, suspenseful. Uses a special tuning. |
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mus- crawlspace.zip |
13 KB |
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crawlspc.mid |
12 KB |
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crawlspace.mp3 |
3.8 MB |
| The Clock Is Ticking, Gentlemen |
1:18 |
Experimental |
Based on a ticking bomb rhythm, uses a special tuning. |
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n/a |
|
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clockisticking gentlemen.mid |
22 KB |
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clockisticking gentlemen.mp3 |
1.2 MB |
| 323 |
0:41 |
Experimental Rock |
Kind of a James Bond feel. Designed for a score screen or splash screen at the end, or some such. Uses a special tuning. |
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n/a |
|
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323.mid |
10 KB |
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323.mp3 |
646 KB |
| Hex II |
2:11 |
Jazz-Rock Fusion |
A spritely tune to keep you on your toes. |
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mus-hexII.zip |
15 KB |
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hexii.mid |
17 KB |
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n/a |
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