Common tracks

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In later versions, Game-Maker came with many more demo games by a variety of authors. The following tracks were included in those games, and so may also be considered in regular distribution.

Also see: Music library

BETRAY.CMF

Title: "Greensleeves"

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Original filename: BETRAY.CMF

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Created on or before:

An arrangement of "Greensleeves", often used for a moment of formality or medieval flair.

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EGYPTION.CMF

Title: "Morning Light Drizzle"

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Original filename: DRIZZLE.CMF

Other names: EGYPTION.CMF, EGYPTIAN.CMF

Created on or before: March 12, 1990

A laid-back, exotic-sounding exploration theme that calls to mind hot sun, sand, and palm fronds.

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GENTLE.CMF

Title: "(Unknown)"

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Original filename: GENTLE.CMF

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Created on or before:

A quiet, wistful, and fussy piece. Used for storyline, flashback, or idyllic or old-fashioned feeling game segments.

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GHOSTHOP.CMF

Title: "Coffee Pot"

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Original filename: COFFEE.CMF

Other names: GHOSTHOP.CMF

Created on or before:

Bouncy, jazzy tune. Memorable and thematic.

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GHOSTRUN.CMF

Title: "Danger Danger!"

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Original filename: DANGER.CMF

Other names: GHOSTRUN.CMF, RADIATON.CMF, DANGER1.CMF

Created on or before: February 9, 1990

One of the better action themes. Good for boss battles and important levels.

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GMEND.CMF

Title: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"

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Original filename: GMEND.CMF

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An arrangement of "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You". A slow, sentimental piece. You expect photographs and subtitles. Waving Zippos and gel lighting.

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GMISLAND.CMF

Title: "Black Jack"

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Original filename: BLACKJAK.CMF

Other names: GMISLAND.CMF

Created on or before:

A Brazilian-influenced, upbeat bit of moving music.

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GMLOST.CMF

Title: "Barcarolle"

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Original filename: GMLOST.CMF

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Created on or before:

A transcription of the piece Barcarolle, from 'Les contes d'Hoffmann' by Offenbach. The track starts off sounding anticipatory, or a bit ominous in a childhood Halloween sense. After about half a minute it transitions into a floaty piece that occupies a space around GMSONG2 or GENTLE.

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GMKENTUC.CMF

Title: "Old Kentucky Home"

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Original filename: GMKENTUC.CMF

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Created on or before:

A jazzed-up arrangement of "Old Kentucky Home".

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GMRANGE.CMF

Title: "Home on the Range"

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Original filename: GMRANGE.CMF

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Created on or before:

A jazzed-up arrangement of "Home on the Range".

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GMSPACE.CMF

Title: "Space March"

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Original filename: SPACE.CMF

Other names: GMSPACE.CMF, STRIDER.CMF

Created on or before: February 9, 1990

A well-composed piece full of foreboding and uncertainty.

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GMSTARFM.CMF

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A pastiche of the Star Wars theme, often used for celebratory moments -- say, victory screens.

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GMTENSHN.CMF

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A well-composed, anxious, and anticipatory piece.

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MECH.CMF

Title: "Very Busy"

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Original filename: VERYBUSY.CMF

Other names: MECH.CMF

Created on or before: December 12, 1989

Track also used in Alexis Janson's MegaZeux predecessor, Labrynth of Zeux [sic], although the piece predates this game. Sounds like busy industry and machinery.

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RUNNING.CMF

Title: "Dark Ages"

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Original filename: DARKAGES.CMF

Other names: RUNNING.CMF, DINOKILL.CMF, BADMAN.CMF

Created on or before:

AKA DINOKILL.CMF. A down-conversion from the AdLib track BADMAN.ROL. Keith Schuler's theme to Scenario Software's game Dark Ages. Often used for boss music.

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SAGAIA.CMF

Title: "Business Talk"

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Original filename: BUSINESS.CMF

Other names: SAGAIA.CMF

Created on or before:

A strong, flexible movement theme that calls to mind Zuntata.

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SPOOKY.CMF

Title: "Behind the Wheel"

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Original filename: DOOMBEL2.CMF

Other names: SPOOKY.CMF

Created on or before:

AKA DOOMBEL2.CMF. A driving, ambitious arrangement of Depeche Mode's "Behind the Wheel", off of the 1987 album Music for the Masses. The track has a very memorable melody, here comprised mostly of ringing bells. The main problem with the track is the noisy sting at the start. Occasionally it fails to resolve correctly, resulting in the entire track being corrupted throughout the level. Often this results in grating metallic buzzes and hums. A very frequently used track.

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