Michael Hoenig

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German composer famous for composing music to the Baldur’s Gate series of RPGs. He also composed music for several movies and TV series. Hoenig started as an underground magazine reporter in Germany and quickly took part in formation of progressive rock scene in Germany. For example, he worked with Tangerine Dream and Timewind. In 1978 he released his first solo album, “Departure from the Northern Wasteland,” a piece of avant-garde electronic music. He then moved to the United States, where he released his second solo album - Xcept One (1987). In 1996, he was nominated for an Emmy award for the theme song to the TV series “Dark Skies.”

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1	Dark Skies Main Title full track	67
2	Untitled (Hidden Track) full track	58
3	Mission Control full track	46
4	Main Theme	39
5	Candlekeep	37
6	Main Title	34
7	Juliet, Dubious Ally full track	32
7	Attacked by Assassins	32
9	Safe in Beregost	31
10	The Friendly Arms Inn	30
11	Gorion's Battle	29
11	Cloakwood Forest	29
11	Exploring the Plains	29
14	Underdark	27
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barlogmetallium wrote:
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BG best game and game music ever! [4]

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Radloc wrote:
October 2009

BG best game and game music ever! [3]

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yparc wrote:
October 2009

BGate love. <3

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tangerman wrote:
October 2009

Departure From The Modern Wasteland :-)

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kurofer wrote:
October 2009

Michael Hoenig thx for your work in Baldur's Gate. I will never forget it. And as FantasyR said: BG best game and game music ever!!!!

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Baldur_ wrote:
September 2009

? :D

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Remorhaz wrote:
September 2009

His work on BG is genius.

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FantasyR wrote:
August 2009

Baldur's Gate Soundtrack... The Best game and game music in the world! <3

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ThatSchmuck wrote:
July 2009

Departure From The Northern Wasteland is a great ambiant-kraut album, who diserves more listens.

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JP_Wright wrote:
April 2009

We are so appreciative of your contribution to the world of music, Michael. Thank you.

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ooMaz3Roo wrote:
April 2009

Medieval Fantasy is a group for those who like fantasy art, music, fiction and games.

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diablodg wrote:
April 2009

amazing soundtrack and amazing game.

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Praetorianer wrote:
March 2009

His works are an excellent example for how much good music can add to the overall game experience. Like many have said before, without his music the BG series would not have been as good as it is. Nice work!

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trolllover wrote:
March 2009

Electric Universe is also from Germany if you want electronic. The BG music is soooo good.

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ilasolomon wrote:
February 2009

'Departure From The Northern Wasteland' is one of the best German electronic albums. It is at par with Schultz & Tangerine Dream's best works. it is sad he only release one album in this genre.

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Signifer wrote:
February 2009

BG without the music of Hoenig & Icewind Dale without the Soule's one... Not the same.

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Salt_The_Fries wrote:
February 2009

If it wasn't for Baldur's Gate soundtrack, there would be like 5 listeners here.

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destard wrote:
February 2009

the guy below me is wrong

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Hklti36Fljf wrote:
January 2009

bg2's soundtrack is better than bg1's.

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NicoGuzzi wrote:
January 2009

Hi guys, maybe you like some songs of my album "Instrumental love and disasters" http://www.lastfm.it/music/Nico+Guzzi/Instrumental+love+and+disasters If you like add in your library ;)

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