Star Control Music

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One of the most admired facets of Star Control II was its music, which was submitted for use in the game as the result of a public contest. This page provides links to the original tracks and their remixes. Various artists have contributed remixes, with the most comprehensive remixing project completed by the Precursors Remixing Team, some of whom worked on the original music.

Races

Arilou Lalee'lay

Arilou Lalee'lay Star Control II PC original

The Arilou music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Going back a bit".

Download: arilou.mod

Arilou Lalee'lay Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann created a new version of the Arilou track, called "Welcome to Falayalaralfali". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Arilou__Welcome_to_Falayalaralfali.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=6

Another remix was created, under an unknown title, and was placed in one of the extras packs given out at the Ur-Quan Masters main page.

Web page: http://sc2.sourceforge.net/downloads.php

Chmmr

Chmmr Star Control II PC original

The Chmmr music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "working song".

Download: Download: chmmr.mod

Chmmr Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, A. Keren created a new version of the Chmmr track, called "Photosynthesis". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: chmmr.ogg | Chmmr__Photosynthesis.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=40

Commander Hayes

Commander Hayes Star Control II PC original

The Starbase Commander music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Riku Nuottajärvi. The original track title was "star control2, tune4".

Download: comandr.mod

Commander Hayes Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Commander track, called "Corridor Nine". It was released in remix pack 1.

Download: Starbase_Commander__Corridor_Nine.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=2

Druuge

Druuge Star Control II PC original

The Druuge music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: druuge.mod

Druuge Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Druuge track, called "Property of the Crimson Corporation". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Druuge__Property_of_the_Crimson_Corporation.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=11

Ilwrath

Ilwrath Star Control II PC original

The Ilwrath music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Ur-Quan Kzer-Za".

Download: ilwrath.mod

Ilwrath Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Ilwrath track, called "All Evil". It was released in remix pack 3.

Download: Ilwrath__All_Evil.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=24

Melnorme

Melnorme Star Control II PC original

The Melnorme music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge. The original track title was "mod.POTATOJUICE". A version with vocals also exists: [1]

Download: melnorm.mod

Melnorme Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Melnorme track, called "Turning Purple". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Melnorme__Turning_Purple.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=14

Mycon

Mycon Star Control II PC original

The Mycon music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Riku Nuottajärvi. The original track title was "star control2,tune2".

Download: mycon.mod

Mycon Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Mycon track, called "Rebirth". It was released in remix pack 3.

Download: Mycon__Rebirth.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=27

Orz

Orz Star Control II PC original

The Orz music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge.

Download: orz.mod

Orz Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Orz track, called "*Squeezing* the *Juice*". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: orz.ogg | Orz__Squeezing_the_Juice.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=43

Pkunk

Pkunk Star Control II PC original

The Pkunk music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge.

Download: pkunk.mod

Pkunk Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, András Barják created a new version of the Pkunk track, called "Pkunks Not Dead". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: pkunk.ogg | Pkunk__Pkunks_Not_Dead.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=44

Shofixti

Shofixti Star Control II PC original

The Shofixti music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: shofixt.mod

Shofixti Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, George E. Nowik created a new version of the Shofixti track, called "Bonsai!" It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: Shofixti__Bonsai!.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=39

Slylandro Homeworld

Slylandro Star Control II PC original

The Slylandro music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge. The original track title was "MOD.ZANYGYRA".

Download: slyhome.mod

Slylandro Homeworld Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Slylandro Homeworld track, called "Floating Gas Bags". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Slylandro_Home__Floating_Gas_Bags.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=8

Slylandro Probe

Slylandro Probe Star Control II PC original

The Slylandro Probe music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "We Come In Peace 2".

Download: slyland.mod

Slylandro Probe Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Slylandro Probe track, called "We Come In Peace!" It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Slylandro_Probes__We_Come_In_Peace.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=7

Spathi

Spathi Star Control II PC original

The Spathi music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge.

Download: spathi.mod

Spathi Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Spathi track, called "Safe Haven". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: Spathi_Safe_Haven.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=12

Spathi Precursors alternate remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Spathi track, called "Fwiffo's Starrunner". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: spathi.ogg | Spathi__Fwiffos_Starrunner.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=47

Supox

Supox Star Control II PC original

The Supox music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Aaron Grier. The original track title was "Fuchia fantasy".

Download: supox.mod. See it also listed on the composer's personal website.

Supox Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, András Barják created a new version of the Supox track, called "Shake Yer Rootz". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: supox.ogg | Supox__Shake_Yer_Rootz.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=42

Syreen

Syreen Star Control II PC original

The Syreen music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Eric Berge. The version appearing in the game is actually a modified version of the original song, with some samples cut from it. The original, uncut version has also been released to the public, titled "mod.Wacky_Groove". [2]

Download: syreen.mod

Syreen Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Syreen track, called "Close Encounters of the Seventh Kind". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: Syreen__Close_Encounters_of_the_Seventh_Kind.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=51

Talking Pet

Talking Pet Star Control II PC original

The Talking Pet music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Pet - unfinished -".

Download: talkpet.mod

Talking Pet Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Talking Pet track, called "Didn't You Mean To Ask About Flowers?"

Download: Didnt_You_Mean_To_Ask_About_Flowers.mp3

Thraddash

Thraddash Star Control II PC original

The Thraddash music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Riku Nuottajärvi.

Download: thradd.mod

Thraddash Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Thraddash track, called "Culture 19."

Download: Thraddash__Culture_19.mp3

Umgah

Umgah Star Control II PC original

The Umgah music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: umgah.mod

Umgah Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Umgah track, called "Genetic Modification".

Download: Umgah__Genetic_Modification.mp3

This was supplemented by a bonus remix of "Genetic Modification," under the title "Noitacifidom Citeneg," which is simply a reversal of the track.

Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah

Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah Star Control II PC original

The Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Slylandro Theme".

Download: blackur.mod

Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah Precursors remixes

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of the Ur-Quan Kohr-Ah track, called "Cleansing Required". It was released in remix pack 3.

Download: Kohr-Ah__Cleansing_Required.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=29

An additional remix was created by Jouni Airaksinen, called "The Eternal Doctrine".

Download: Kohr-Ah__The_Eternal_Doctrine.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=32

Ur-Quan Kzer-Za

Ur-Quan Kzer-Za Star Control II PC original

The Ur-Quan Kzer-Za music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Erol Otus. It should be noted that this theme was also used as the title music of the Genesis version of Star Control I, although the two tracks were arranged a bit differently. This song also served as the title theme to the Amiga version of Star Control, with the major difference being a sound sample that plays near the very end. This sound sample announced the name of the entertainment title itself, in rather epic fashion: "Star Control!"

Download: urquan.mod

Ur-Quan Kzer-Za Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Ur-Quan Kzer-Za track, called "Now and Forever". It was released in remix pack 3.

Download: Ur-Quan__Now_and_Forever.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=23

Utwig

Utwig Star Control II PC original

The Utwig music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: utwig.mod

Utwig Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Utwig track, called "Mask of Ultimate Embarrasment and Shame". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: utwig.ogg | Utwig__Mask_of_Ultimate_Embarrassment_and_Shame.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=37

Utwig Precursors alternate remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Casey Monroe created a new version of the Utwig track, called "The Ultron". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: utwigult.ogg | Utwig__The_Ultron.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=38

VUX

VUX Star Control II PC original

The VUX music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Alien Doom".

Download: vux.mod

VUX Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the VUX track, called "Ultra-gross!". It was released in remix pack 3.

Download: VUX__Ultra-gross!.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=25

Yehat

Yehat Star Control II PC original

The Yehat theme for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Riku Nuottajärvi. The original track title was "star control2, tune6".

Download: yehat.mod

Yehat Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi and Harri Hakala created a new version of the Yehat theme, called "Years Late Mix". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: Yehat__Years_Late_Mix.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=48

Zoq-Fot-Pik

Zoq-Fot-Pik Star Control II PC original

The Zoq-Fot-Pik theme for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: zoqfot.mod

Zoq-Fot-Pik Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, András Barják created a new version of the Zoq-Fot-Pik The Zoq-Fot-Pik theme, called "Frungy Party". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: Zoq-Fot-Pik__Frungy_Party.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=41

Activity

Melee

Melee Star Control II PC original

The original melee battle music, titled "Attack!" was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: battle.mod

Melee Precursors Remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Melee track, called "The Battle of the Sa-Matra". It was released in remix pack 1.

As a bonus, a second remix was released, under the title of "Mortal Melee!"

Download: Melee__The_Battle_of_the_SaMatra.mp3, Battle__Mortal_Melee.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=18 http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=35

Credits

The music for the credits was remixed by Riku Nuottajärvi and Harri Hakala.

Download: Credits__So_Long_and_Thanks_for_All_the_Orz.mp3

HyperSpace

HyperSpace Star Control II PC original

The HyperSpace music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Riku Nuottajärvi. This .mod track won him the music competition that Toys for Bob organised for Star Control II. The original track title was "star control2, tune5".

Download: hyper.mod

HyperSpace Star Control II 3DO version

The 3DO version of Star Control II had a remixed version of the original HyperSpace music, created by Burke Treischmann.

Download: hyper.ogg

HyperSpace Precursors remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Riku Nuottajärvi created a new version of his HyperSpace track, called "Across the Galaxy". It was released in remix pack 2.

Download: hyper.ogg | Hyperspace__Across_the_Galaxy.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=9

HyperSpace Precursors bonus remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created an alternate HyperSpace remix called "Lightyears Away". It will be released in remix pack 4.

Download: hyper.ogg | Hyperspace__Lightyears_Away.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=45

Interplanetary

Interplanetary Star Control II PC original

The music used in the PC version of Star Control II for interplanetary space was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Configuring Ship". According to the in-file comments, he originally wrote this track for "an engine room".

Download: space.mod

Intro

Intro Star Control II PC original

The intro music for the PC version of Star Control II was created by Riku Nuottajärvi and then heavilly modified by Dan Nicholson.

Download: introx.mod

Intro Precursors Remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Matt Bentley created a new version of the Intro track, called "Into the Void". It was released in remix pack 4.

Download: Intro__Into_the_Void.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=50

Orbit

Orbit Star Control II PC original

The music used in the PC version of Star Control II for when the player is in orbit around a planet or moon, was created by Dan Nicholson.

Download: orbitx.mod

Outfit Starship

Outfit Starship Star Control II PC original

The music used in the PC version of Star Control II for when outfitting The Flagship was composed by Dan Nicholson. The in-file comments suggest this .mod could be used for "theme music perhaps".

Download: outfit.mod

Outfit Starship Precursors Remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the Outfit Starship track, called "Outfit the Vindicator". It was released in remix pack 1.

Download: Outfit__Outfit_the_Vindicator.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=19

QuasiSpace

QuasiSpace Star Control II PC original

The QuasiSpace music for the PC version of Star Control II was composed by Kevin Palivec as his entry for the music competition that Toys for Bob organised for Star Control II. The original track title was "mystic shadows".

http://www.classicgaming.com/starcontrol/history/quasispace_music_history.shtml

QuasiSpace Precursors Remixes

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version of the QuasiSpace track, called "Through the Angles of Space".

Download: QuasiSpace__Through_the_Angles_of_Space.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=3

An additional remix more reminiscent of the original was also created by Jouni Airaksinen, called "Mystic Shadows".

Download: Quasispace__Mystic_Shadows.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=34

Red Alert

The original track was composed by Dan Nicholson.

Download: REDALERT.MOD

As part of the Remixing Project, Jouni Airaksinen created a new version called "Encounter in Space".

Download: Red_Alert__Encounter_in_Space.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=17

Shipyard

Shipyard Star Control II PC original

The music used in the PC version of Star Control II for the shipyard was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Druuge Music".

Download: shipyard.mod

Shipyard Precursors Remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Dan Nicholson created a new version of the track, called "Rough Repair". It was released in remix pack 1.

Download: Shipyard__Rough_Repair.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=20

Starbase

Starbase Star Control II PC original

The music played at the earth starbase menu screen was composed by Dan Nicholson. The original track title was "Alien Trance".

Download: STARBASE.MOD

Starbase Precursors Remix

As part of the Remixing Project, Espen Gätzschmann and Tore Aune Fjellstad created a new version of the Starbase track, called "Under a Red Sky". It was released in remix pack 1.

Download: Starbase__Under_a_Red_Sky.mp3

Web page: http://www.medievalfuture.com/precursors/remix.php?remix=1