ixfd64 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Those of you who knew about Jagex since the very early days may remember the "Java Music" section on the company's website. Unfortunately, the section was removed some time in early 2001, but an archived version is available at the following link: http://web.archive.org/web/200101121748 ... usic1.html Andrew basically wrote an applet that allowed users to play XM files on their websites. For those who don't know, XM is one of the many file formats for module files, which are often associated with old school electronic music. The music on the archived page no longer works, but fortunately, I had downloaded them a long time ago. To play XM files, you will need a program like Plouf's ModPlayer, VLC media player or ModPlug Player. I have put together a ZIP file that contains the music, along with the applet: http://www.mediafire.com/?qryim4ntowd The songs are: Chase to the Edge (chase.xm) - written by Andrew in August 1997. This is one of my favorites.ACG Depth (depth.xm) - written by Andrew in February 1997. This track has a jazzy but electronic feel to it. I presume 'ACG' stands for Andrew Christopher Gower.Track 7 (track7.xm) - written by Andrew in July 1997. This is more of a "rave-ish" song. I always picture a really loud techno club whenever I hear this song.Vertigo (vertigo.xm) - written by Andrew in March 1997. This seems to be some sort of trance song. It's not related to the Vertigo games, though.Bounga (bounga.xm) - not written by Andrew. It was written by someone called "moby_of_sanity" in early 1992. Now that's old school! It's a bit hard to describe this track.Beneath Dignity (beneath.xm) - not written by Andrew, but someone called "mr.man/andromeda" in 1991. I've not sure "mr.man/andromeda" refers to one or two people. It is a slow piano ballad but it later picks up speed, along with more instruments.Distant Call (distant.xm) - written by "mr.man/andromeda" in 1993. It's mostly a slow piano ballad.Under pressure (underp.xm) - written by "Snap/Arkham." It's hard to describe this tune.Victory (victory.xm) - there seems to be no information about the author, but this tune was definitely not written by Andrew.Farlander (farland.xm) - same as above. I really like this song; it gives me visions of driving on a country road on a motorcycle through pastures, fields and windmills, like somewhere in Denmark. Some of these tracks are very rare and I don't know of anyone else who has them. If you like them, be sure to pass them to your friends! I've also included the applet that Jagex originally provided. If you look at the logo in the xmplayer folder, you will see something very interesting: Jagex did not stand for Java Gaming Experts in the early days, but Java Audio + Graphics Extension! I've also included the soundtrack for the original Vertigo game. In the original file, there are two tracks - one for the overworld and one for the main menu. Some XM players could not handle this, so I've split the song into two separate files. ARENAscape: Baratus [AS] max hit: 166 with Moon Battle Hammer ixfd64 [AS] max hit: 116 with (untitled spell #2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 This is real old skool stuff hehe, I remember the vertigo song though because I had it on my old computer. Will download the others when I get home tonight and have a listen again. :) Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezz Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow, that's pretty cool :D [insert birds flying in a circle here]Yes, that sig was annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagrom_17 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 about the meaning of jagex i remember reading about them somewhere awhile ago (when just researching about java gaming not stalking andrew) and I believe that those extentions he made are the basis of runescape but have probably been improved upon vastly since the originals, even if they arent used in runecape im pretty sure the 3d model editor he made was expanded to make the jagex "in-house" tools they talk about. Doing random stuff on runescape. Always happy to have a random conversation, just pm me.It looks like a puke covered dragon face that is screamingThanks Unoalexi for my awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frigginacky Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh my, I'm having flashbacks. Now I have to go play Vertigo. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax600 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 not trying to take over post but, they should add a music player to runescape. It would be really helpful :thumbup: Excuses are tools of incompetence that builds monuments of nothingness. Those who specialize in excuses never accomplish anything.If the world does end on December 21, 2012, I want to be doing hot stuff with Megan Fox and/or playing Runescape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE03 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 not trying to take over post but, they should add a music player to runescape. It would be really helpful :thumbup:Feel free to suggest that HERE. Regarding the music, very neat. I look forward to hearing them. :) [spoiler=Stats:]Updated December 22, 2011: Total level - 1442 - 170M+ XP , Combat level - 115Combat skills: Attack - 90, Defence - 99 (24.45m+ XP), Strength - 90, Constitution - 99 (16.42M+ XP) Ranged - 99 (13.32M+ XP), Prayer - 60, Magic - 99 (13.25M+ XP)Non-Combat skills: Cooking - 99 (13.80M+ XP), Woodcutting - 99 (31.95M+ XP), Fishing - 90, Firemaking - 99 (24.82M+), Crafting - 90, Smithing - 90, Mining - 85, Runecrafting - 60, Dungeoneering - 85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax600 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 never heard any of those songs... sound older Excuses are tools of incompetence that builds monuments of nothingness. Those who specialize in excuses never accomplish anything.If the world does end on December 21, 2012, I want to be doing hot stuff with Megan Fox and/or playing Runescape :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwreeTak Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Wow, very nice find. I didn't know Andrew wrote music. And good music as well \ . Add me if you so wish: SwreeTak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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