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	The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on 14 November ~~2006~~.		The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on 14 November 2007.

	==Background==		==Background==

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	The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on ~~December 31,~~ 2006.		The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on 14 November 2006.

	==Background==		==Background==
	~~[[Jade Raymond]]~~, ~~Producer of~~ ''Assassin's Creed'', stated ~~that when picking a composer~~:<blockquote>''We listened to many composers before finding the right person for'' Assassin's Creed''. Jesper Kyd turned out to be the perfect match for the title because he is able to create epic historical pieces fused with both traditional medieval instruments and modern synth sounds. For'' Assassin's Creed ''we wanted the score to capture the gruesome atmosphere of medieval warfare but also be edgy and contemporary. Jesper not only achieved this balance but also underlined the changes in gameplay and pacing in a way that immerses the player even further into the'' Assassin's Creed ''experience.''<ref>{{Cite web\| url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/15/assassins-creed-sounds-off\| title=Assassin's Creed Sounds Off\| author=IGN Music~~\| work={{Wiki\|IGN}}~~\| date=15~~-10-~~2007\| accessdate=~~05-08-~~2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830185417/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/15/assassins-creed-sounds-off\| archivedate=30~~-08-~~2012}}</ref></blockquote>		When asked for comment about the process of picking a composer, ''Assassin's Creed''{{'}}s Producer [[Jade Raymond]] stated:<blockquote>''We listened to many composers before finding the right person for'' Assassin's Creed''. Jesper Kyd turned out to be the perfect match for the title because he is able to create epic historical pieces fused with both traditional medieval instruments and modern synth sounds. For'' Assassin's Creed ''we wanted the score to capture the gruesome atmosphere of medieval warfare but also be edgy and contemporary. Jesper not only achieved this balance but also underlined the changes in gameplay and pacing in a way that immerses the player even further into the'' Assassin's Creed ''experience.''<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/15/assassins-creed-sounds-off\|title=Assassin's Creed Sounds Off\|author=IGN Music\|date=15 October 2007\|accessdate=5 August 2013\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830185417/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/15/assassins-creed-sounds-off\|archivedate=30 August 2012\|publisher=''{{Wiki\|IGN}}''}}</ref></blockquote>

	Out of more than a dozen composers considered ~~for~~ the ~~job of writing the ''Assassin's Creed''~~ score, ~~Jesper~~ Kyd was the one who accepted the challenge of bringing the past and the future together in musical harmony. With a science fiction story set both in [[modern times]] and almost [[Third Crusade~~\|a thousand years ago~~]], the job of marrying both very different musical eras and the mixture of cultures would prove difficult but ultimately rewarding. Kyd began initially by creating rules for himself to follow when approaching the composition of certain themes, particularly for locations.<ref name="IGN" />		Out of more than a dozen composers considered to write the score, Kyd was the one who accepted the challenge of bringing the past and the future together in musical harmony. With a science fiction story set both in [[modern times]] and almost a thousand years ago in the [[Third Crusade]], the job of marrying both very different musical eras and the mixture of cultures would prove difficult but ultimately rewarding. Kyd began initially by creating rules for himself to follow when approaching the composition of certain themes, particularly for locations.<ref name="IGN" /> Several tracks, including "City of [[Jerusalem]]" and "Flight through Jerusalem", are available to listen to at Jesper Kyd's website.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| title=Jesper Kyd\| accessdate=05 August 2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509095023/http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| archivedate=09 May 2020}}</ref>

	Several tracks including: "City of [[Jerusalem]]" and "Flight ~~Through~~ Jerusalem" are available to listen to at Jesper Kyd's website.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| title=Jesper Kyd\| accessdate=05 August 2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509095023/http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| archivedate=09 May 2020}}</ref>

	==Composition==		==Composition==
	On the track "[[Acre]]", with it being a [[Christianity\|Christian]] city of the game, Kyd used a Western style palette in the creation of the music. Aware that music of the era was based around mostly folk and religious choral chants, he used this as a basis, as well as adding instruments including piano, harp, acoustic guitars, and violins as an attempt to lighten the quality ~~of the piece~~. Kyd noted that ~~with the musical theme of Acre~~ he tried to give it a tragic undertone to reflect the suffering ~~of the city~~ in past battles~~, seen~~ in the ruins around it.<ref name="IGN" />		On the track "[[Acre]]", with it being a [[Christianity\|Christian]] city of the game, Kyd used a Western style palette in the creation of the music. Aware that music of the era was based around mostly folk and religious choral chants, he used this as a basis, as well as adding instruments including piano, harp, acoustic guitars, and violins as an attempt to lighten the piece's quality. Kyd noted that he tried to give Acre's musical theme a tragic undertone to reflect the city's suffering in past battles as shown in the ruins around it.<ref name="IGN" />

	About track "[[Damascus]]", Kyd referred to this as the 'proudest' of the city themes that he had written, as the city had never been overtaken or overthrown. The music here is fleshed around a [[Middle East]]ern style and arrangements~~, based on that of the period~~, and ~~that~~ he portrayed it as a heroic anthem for the city. For this effect he used Muslim male vocals, whispering, chanting and prayers, and ethnic instruments such as the {{Wiki\|oud}}, {{Wiki\|ney}} flute, {{Wiki\|Mizmar (instrument)\|mizmar}}, {{Wiki\|mijwiz}}, {{Wiki\|buzuq}}, and traditional [[Egypt]]ian instruments.<ref name="IGN" />		About track "[[Damascus]]", Kyd referred to this as the 'proudest' of the city themes that he had written, as the city had never been overtaken or overthrown. The music here is fleshed around contemporary [[Middle East]]ern style and arrangements, and he portrayed it as a heroic anthem for the city. For this effect, he used Muslim male vocals, whispering, chanting and prayers, and ethnic instruments such as the {{Wiki\|oud}}, {{Wiki\|ney}} flute, {{Wiki\|Mizmar (instrument)\|mizmar}}, {{Wiki\|mijwiz}}, {{Wiki\|buzuq}}, and traditional [[Egypt]]ian instruments.<ref name="IGN" />

	For the track "Jerusalem", Kyd mixed both templates created for Acre and Damascus, the meeting of both East and West musically as in the reality of that time, showing the clash of both cultures and religions. His plan was to create a piece that was moving, emotional and spiritual with the use of large choirs, priest chants and even whispering references to the Bible spoken in Latin. He used a combination of orchestral strings, acoustic guitars as well as vocalists singing in both Eastern and Western styles.<ref name="IGN" />		For the track "Jerusalem", Kyd mixed both templates created for Acre and Damascus, the meeting of both East and West musically as in the reality of that time, showing the clash of both cultures and religions. His plan was to create a piece that was moving, emotional and spiritual with the use of large choirs, priest chants, and even whispering references to the Bible spoken in Latin. He used a combination of orchestral strings, acoustic guitars as well as vocalists singing in both Eastern and Western styles.<ref name="IGN" />

	On the track "[[Masyaf]]", in contrast to the other grand pieces of the cities of ''Assassin's Creed'', for the Assassin stronghold, Kyd brought the tone down to a calm, meditative one. Using bells, gongs, bowls, whispering, choirs, solo female vocalists and gamelans. He wished to show the discipline and spirituality at the core ~~of the Assassins~~.<ref name="IGN" />		On the track "[[Masyaf]]", in contrast to the other grand pieces of the cities of ''Assassin's Creed'', for the Assassin stronghold, Kyd brought the tone down to a calm, meditative one. Using bells, gongs, bowls, whispering, choirs, solo female vocalists, and gamelans. He wished to show the discipline and spirituality at the Assassins' core.<ref name="IGN" />

	For the tracks that involved [[interrogation]], [[eavesdropping]], following targets or [[pickpocketing]], Kyd gave each city its own path to this, saying that ''"Each city has different 'Approach' or 'Interior' music which reflects the mindset of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr]] approaching his [[Assassination ~~targets~~\|target]]. It has a predator feel and occurs once you've investigated and found your target."''<ref name="IGN" />		For the tracks that involved [[interrogation]], [[eavesdropping]], following targets or [[pickpocketing]], Kyd gave each city its own path to this, saying that ''"Each city has different 'Approach' or 'Interior' music which reflects the mindset of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr]] approaching his [[Assassination\|target]]. It has a predator feel and occurs once you've investigated and found your target."''<ref name="IGN" />

	The track "Meditation of an Assassin" alters depending on the distance between Altaïr and the target in tailing missions. This track reflects the mind of the Assassin, and so is meditative, hypnotic yet also alert in style.<ref name="IGN" />		The track "Meditation of an Assassin" alters depending on the distance between Altaïr and the target in tailing missions. This track reflects the mind of the Assassin, and so is meditative, hypnotic yet also alert in style.<ref name="IGN" />

	Though the majority of the score for ''Assassin's Creed'' is traditional to the time in which the game is set, Kyd was aware that due to the sci-fi nature of the game, and of how the Assassin was being observed in the game, that modern flourishes were needed to reflect the grand scope of the story. While it is natural that the scenes with [[Desmond Miles]] has a softer and more modern approach as it is set in modern times, even from the point of view of the Assassin it was also necessary. Kyd commented that sci-fi elements arise musically when faced in combat and when the Assassin flees ~~the scene of~~ a crime. He explained that this was due to the fact that this is when Altaïr is in the most danger, with the on-screen [[Animus]] [[glitches]] indicating that he is closer to death, and that the player is at risk of returning to modern times through de-synchronization.<ref name="IGN" />		Though the majority of the score for ''Assassin's Creed'' is traditional to the time in which the game is set, Kyd was aware that due to the sci-fi nature of the game, and of how the Assassin was being observed in the game, that modern flourishes were needed to reflect the grand scope of the story. While it is natural that the scenes with [[Desmond Miles]] has a softer and more modern approach as it is set in modern times, even from the point of view of the Assassin it was also necessary. Kyd commented that sci-fi elements arise musically when faced in combat and when the Assassin flees a murder crime scene. He explained that this was due to the fact that this is when Altaïr is in the most danger, with the on-screen [[Animus]] [[glitches]] indicating that he is closer to death, and that the player is at risk of returning to modern times through de-synchronization.<ref name="IGN" />

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==

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	The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on December 31, 2006.		The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on December 31, 2006.

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	Out of more than a dozen composers considered for the job of writing the ''Assassin's Creed'' score, Jesper Kyd was the one who accepted the challenge of bringing the past and the future together in musical harmony. With a science fiction story set both in [[modern times]] and almost [[Third Crusade\|a thousand years ago]], the job of marrying both very different musical eras and the mixture of cultures would prove difficult but ultimately rewarding. Kyd began initially by creating rules for himself to follow when approaching the composition of certain themes, particularly for locations.<ref name="IGN" />		Out of more than a dozen composers considered for the job of writing the ''Assassin's Creed'' score, Jesper Kyd was the one who accepted the challenge of bringing the past and the future together in musical harmony. With a science fiction story set both in [[modern times]] and almost [[Third Crusade\|a thousand years ago]], the job of marrying both very different musical eras and the mixture of cultures would prove difficult but ultimately rewarding. Kyd began initially by creating rules for himself to follow when approaching the composition of certain themes, particularly for locations.<ref name="IGN" />

	Several tracks including: "City of Jerusalem" and "Flight Through Jerusalem" are available to listen to at Jesper Kyd's website.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| title=Jesper Kyd\| accessdate=05~~-08-~~2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509095023/http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| archivedate=09~~-05-~~2020}}</ref>		Several tracks including: "City of [[Jerusalem]]" and "Flight Through Jerusalem" are available to listen to at Jesper Kyd's website.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| title=Jesper Kyd\| accessdate=05 August 2013\| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200509095023/http://www.jesperkyd.com/\| archivedate=09 May 2020}}</ref>

	==Composition==		==Composition==
	On the track "Acre", with it being a Christian city of the game, Kyd used a Western style palette in the creation of the music. Aware that music of the era was based around mostly folk and religious choral chants, he used this as a basis, as well as adding instruments including piano, harp, acoustic guitars and violins as an attempt to lighten the quality of the piece. Kyd noted that with the musical theme of Acre he tried to give it a tragic undertone to reflect the suffering of the city in past battles, seen in the ruins around it.<ref name="IGN" />		On the track "[[Acre]]", with it being a [[Christianity\|Christian]] city of the game, Kyd used a Western style palette in the creation of the music. Aware that music of the era was based around mostly folk and religious choral chants, he used this as a basis, as well as adding instruments including piano, harp, acoustic guitars, and violins as an attempt to lighten the quality of the piece. Kyd noted that with the musical theme of Acre he tried to give it a tragic undertone to reflect the suffering of the city in past battles, seen in the ruins around it.<ref name="IGN" />

	About track "Damascus", Kyd referred to this as the 'proudest' of the city themes that he had written, as the city had never been overtaken or overthrown. The music here is fleshed around a Middle~~-Eastern~~ style and arrangements, based on that of the period, and that he portrayed it as a heroic anthem for the city. For this effect he used Muslim male vocals, whispering, chanting and prayers, and ethnic instruments such as the {{Wiki\|oud}}, {{Wiki\|ney}} flute, {{Wiki\|Mizmar (instrument)\|mizmar}}, {{Wiki\|mijwiz}}, {{Wiki\|buzuq}} and traditional [[Egypt]]ian instruments.<ref name="IGN" />		About track "[[Damascus]]", Kyd referred to this as the 'proudest' of the city themes that he had written, as the city had never been overtaken or overthrown. The music here is fleshed around a [[Middle East]]ern style and arrangements, based on that of the period, and that he portrayed it as a heroic anthem for the city. For this effect he used Muslim male vocals, whispering, chanting and prayers, and ethnic instruments such as the {{Wiki\|oud}}, {{Wiki\|ney}} flute, {{Wiki\|Mizmar (instrument)\|mizmar}}, {{Wiki\|mijwiz}}, {{Wiki\|buzuq}}, and traditional [[Egypt]]ian instruments.<ref name="IGN" />

	For the track "Jerusalem", Kyd mixed both templates created for Acre and Damascus, the meeting of both East and West musically as in the reality of that time, showing the clash of both cultures and religions. His plan was to create a piece that was moving, emotional and spiritual with the use of large choirs, priest chants and even whispering references to the Bible spoken in Latin. He used a combination of orchestral strings, acoustic guitars as well as vocalists singing in both Eastern and Western styles.<ref name="IGN" />		For the track "Jerusalem", Kyd mixed both templates created for Acre and Damascus, the meeting of both East and West musically as in the reality of that time, showing the clash of both cultures and religions. His plan was to create a piece that was moving, emotional and spiritual with the use of large choirs, priest chants and even whispering references to the Bible spoken in Latin. He used a combination of orchestral strings, acoustic guitars as well as vocalists singing in both Eastern and Western styles.<ref name="IGN" />

	On the track "Masyaf", in contrast to the other grand pieces of the cities of ''Assassin's Creed'', for the Assassin ~~Stronghold~~, Kyd brought the tone down to a calm, meditative one. Using bells, gongs, bowls, whispering, choirs, solo female vocalists and gamelans. He wished to show the discipline and spirituality at the core of the Assassins.<ref name="IGN" />		On the track "[[Masyaf]]", in contrast to the other grand pieces of the cities of ''Assassin's Creed'', for the Assassin stronghold, Kyd brought the tone down to a calm, meditative one. Using bells, gongs, bowls, whispering, choirs, solo female vocalists and gamelans. He wished to show the discipline and spirituality at the core of the Assassins.<ref name="IGN" />

	For the tracks that involved [[interrogation]], [[eavesdropping]], following targets or [[pickpocketing]], Kyd gave each city its own path to this, saying that "Each city has different 'Approach' or 'Interior' music which reflects the mindset of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr]] approaching his [[Assassination targets\|target]]. It has a predator feel and occurs once you've investigated and found your target."<ref name="IGN" />		For the tracks that involved [[interrogation]], [[eavesdropping]], following targets or [[pickpocketing]], Kyd gave each city its own path to this, saying that ''"Each city has different 'Approach' or 'Interior' music which reflects the mindset of [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad\|Altaïr]] approaching his [[Assassination targets\|target]]. It has a predator feel and occurs once you've investigated and found your target."''<ref name="IGN" />

	The track "Meditation of an Assassin" alters depending on the distance between Altaïr and the target in tailing missions. This track reflects the mind of the Assassin, and so is meditative, hypnotic yet also alert in style.<ref name="IGN" />		The track "Meditation of an Assassin" alters depending on the distance between Altaïr and the target in tailing missions. This track reflects the mind of the Assassin, and so is meditative, hypnotic yet also alert in style.<ref name="IGN" />

	Though the majority of the score for ''Assassin's Creed'' is traditional to the time in which the game is set, Kyd was aware that due to the sci-fi nature of the game, and of how the Assassin was being observed in the game, that modern flourishes were needed to reflect the grand scope of the story. While it is natural that the scenes with [[Desmond Miles~~\|Desmond~~]] has a softer and more modern approach as it is set in modern times, even from the point of view of the Assassin it was also necessary. Kyd commented that sci-fi elements arise musically when faced in combat and when the Assassin flees the scene of a crime. He explained that this was due to the fact that this is when Altaïr is in the most danger, with the on-screen [[~~Glitches\|~~Animus glitches]] indicating that he is closer to death, and that the player is at risk of returning to modern times through de-synchronization.<ref name="IGN" />		Though the majority of the score for ''Assassin's Creed'' is traditional to the time in which the game is set, Kyd was aware that due to the sci-fi nature of the game, and of how the Assassin was being observed in the game, that modern flourishes were needed to reflect the grand scope of the story. While it is natural that the scenes with [[Desmond Miles]] has a softer and more modern approach as it is set in modern times, even from the point of view of the Assassin it was also necessary. Kyd commented that sci-fi elements arise musically when faced in combat and when the Assassin flees the scene of a crime. He explained that this was due to the fact that this is when Altaïr is in the most danger, with the on-screen [[Animus]] [[glitches]] indicating that he is closer to death, and that the player is at risk of returning to modern times through de-synchronization.<ref name="IGN" />

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==
	#City of [[Jerusalem]] - 3:11		#City of Jerusalem - 3:11
	#Flight Through Jerusalem - 3:39		#Flight Through Jerusalem - 3:39
	#Spirit of [[Damascus]] - 1:31		#Spirit of Damascus - 1:31
	#Trouble In Jerusalem - 4:04		#Trouble In Jerusalem - 4:04
	#[[Acre]] Underworld - 3:24		#Acre Underworld - 3:24
	#Access the [[Animus]] - 9:34		#Access the Animus - 9:34
	#Dunes of Death - 1:46		#Dunes of Death - 1:46
	#[[Masyaf]] In Danger - 3:43		#Masyaf In Danger - 3:43
	#Meditation Begins - 2:47		#Meditation Begins - 2:47
	#Meditation of the ~~[[Assassins\|~~Assassin]] - 3:43		#Meditation of the Assassin - 3:43
	#The [[Assassin bureau\|Bureau]] - 3:12		#The [[Assassin bureau\|Bureau]] - 3:12

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+|composer = [[Jesper Kyd]]<ref name="IGN">{{Cite web| url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/12/jesper-kyd-and-assassins-creed| title=Jesper Kyd and Assassin's Creed| first=Spence| last=D.| work={{Wiki|IGN}}| date=12-12-2007| accessdate=22-10-2012| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619063201/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/12/12/jesper-kyd-and-assassins-creed| archivedate=19-06-2018}}</ref>
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 The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on December 31, 2006.
 ==Track listing==
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 #Meditation of the [[Assassins|Assassin]] - 3:43
 #The [[Assassin bureau|Bureau]] - 3:12
 ==References==

imported>Darman36: Sorry for editing again so soon. Seems the soundtrack pgs have wrong dates. Correcting now.

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Sorry for editing again so soon. Seems the soundtrack pgs have wrong dates. Correcting now.

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	\|release = ~~14 November~~ 2007		\|release = December 31, 2007
	\|link = [https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/assassins-creed-soundtrack/id947125736 iTunes]<br>[https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Jesper_Kyd_Assassin_s_Creed_Original_Game_Soundtra?id=Bu7ddqkhb3iemlkh4lj2kawao2a Google Play]<br>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001YAFXA2 Amazon]}}		\|link = [https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/assassins-creed-soundtrack/id947125736 iTunes]<br>[https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Jesper_Kyd_Assassin_s_Creed_Original_Game_Soundtra?id=Bu7ddqkhb3iemlkh4lj2kawao2a Google Play]<br>[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001YAFXA2 Amazon]}}
	The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released ~~online~~ on ~~14 November 2007~~.		The '''''Assassin's Creed'' soundtrack''' is a collection of music tracks written by [[Denmark\|Danish]] composer [[Jesper Kyd]] that were used as background music in ''[[Assassin's Creed]]''. It was released on December 31, 2006.

	==Track listing==		==Track listing==