What if Plutonia used music from another game?

[T-Rex]

I had a thought of what could have been if the original Plutonia used music from other games instead of Doom and Doom 2's. I had at first considered Rise of the Triad's as it is music associated with very difficult Doom megawads, notably Hell Revealed, but then I felt it might not since the gameplay action of HR is hectic, something the music suits better. While Plutonia does have its share of carnage that HR stems from, it's major focus is the effective usage of high-tier monsters. So, after some searching, I have concluded that the best alternate music suitable for Plutonia other than Doom and Doom 2 would have to be the music of Heretic and Hexen. But if I were to choose myself, it would possibly be Duke Nukem 3D's music, since the music does go quite well with the gameplay style as Doom and Doom 2 does. I listened to some of the Duke Nukem 3D tracks while checking out playthroughs of the Plutonia levels back-to-back, even playing the levels myself, and managed to think up the list of music tracks that would correspond to each level:
 

 

Map01: Congo - Restricted Area by Lee Jackson
Map02: Well of Souls - The City Streets by Bobby Prince
Map03: Aztec - Ah, Geez! by Lee Jackson
Map04: Caged - Taking Names by Bobby Prince
Map05: Ghost Town - Whomp by Lee Jackson
Map06: Baron's Lair - Alfred H. (My Family's Plot) by Lee Jackson
Map07: Caughtyard - Lemon Chilllllllllllllllll by Lee Jackson
Map08: Realm - Warehaus by Lee Jackson
Map09: Abattoire - Baked Goods by Lee Jackson
Map10: Onslaught - Gloomy by Lee Jackson
Map11: Hunted - Briefing Room by Lee Jackson
Map12: Speed - Departure by Lee Jackson
Map13: The Crypt - Preparation D by Lee Jackson
Map14: Genesis - Urban Jungle by Lee Jackson
Map15: The Twilight - Plasma by Lee Jackson
Map16: The Omen - The Call Of Death by Bobby Prince
Map17: Compound - Stalker by Lee Jackson
Map18: Neurosphere - Gloomy by Lee Jackson
Map19: Nme - RoboCreeping by Lee Jackson
Map20: The Death Domain - Lord Of L.A. by Bobby Prince
Map21: Slayer - Invader by Bobby Prince
Map22: Impossible Mission - Spook by Bobby Prince
Map23: Tombstone - Aliens, Say Your Prayers! by Bobby Prince
Map24: The Final Frontier - Sneaky Snake by Bobby Prince
Map25: The Temple of Darkness - In Tents by Lee Jackson
Map26: Bunker - Lord Of L.A. by Bobby Prince
Map27: Anti-Christ - Lemon Chilllllllllllllllll by Lee Jackson
Map28: The Sewers - Warehaus by Lee Jackson
Map29: Odyssey of Noises - Stalker by Lee Jackson
Map30: The Gateway of Hell - Layers of Dust by Lee Jackson
Map31: Cyberden - Alfred H. (My Family's Plot) by Lee Jackson
Map32: Go 2 It - Urban Jungle by Lee Jackson
Intermission Text - Invader by Bobby Prince
Title/Intermission Screen - Grabbag by Lee Jackson

Well, that's all I'd like to share. I do prefer Plutonia as it is with the Doom and Doom 2's OST, in full honesty, but I thought I could come up with my own idea and get to know your opinions. Myself, I think Duke Nukem 3D's soundtrack is fitting, but I'm sure there are other worthy alternatives. See you all later.

 

 

Edited October 18, 2017 by T-Rex

[Gez]

Well, the same question has been asked before and resulting in original custom music made for Plutonia.

[T-Rex]

I meant to say that if Plutonia used music from other game sources like either Heretic, Hexen, or Duke Nukem 3D. Pretty interesting how there's already a project which uses completely new and original music.

[ASD]

I don't think Duke music would match Plutonia, but I agree at maps 05 and 09 tho. Whomp sounds like a lost city theme while Baked Goods is a gruesome slaughterhouse with haunted feel, just like the original map Shop-N-Bag.

[T-Rex]

ASD said:

I don't think Duke music would match Plutonia, but I agree at maps 05 and 09 tho. Whomp sounds like a lost city theme while Baked Goods is a gruesome slaughterhouse with haunted feel, just like the original map Shop-N-Bag.

I would also count 04, 14, 17, 29, and 32 as well. Taking Names cause the original music lineup uses Kitchen Ace (and Taking Names), Urban Jungle has that pretty intense feel which goes well with the showdown against the boss in Stadium, so it would be the same here, especially for the slaughtermap Go 2 It, and there's Stalker, it is very much Duke Nukem 3D's At Doom's Gate, both being the tracks for the very first level of their respected games.

[MFG38]

MIDIfied Starcraft music might work. To an extent.

[Pirx]

Gez said:

Well, the same question has been asked before and resulting in original custom music made for Plutonia.

heh. i played plutonia only with this pack since it came out. too bad plutonia didn't have any fresh midis.

[T-Rex]

Seems like most here prefer either the alternate Plutonia music pack or the original set. I still consider Duke Nukem 3D's soundtrack to be fitting for Plutonia. Oh well, to each their own, I suppose.