THE HUB (revisited)

Explore the Vault Archives, a compilation of Mark Morgan's dark ambient scores for Fallout and Fallout 2. Discover track details and their in-game locations.

Hey there! So, you've stumbled upon the 'Vault Archives,' huh? This isn't a place you visit in-game, but rather a collection of the awesome, atmospheric music Mark Morgan crafted for both *Fallout* and *Fallout 2*. Think of it as the game's soundtrack, all bundled up and re-encoded for your listening pleasure. It was released online on May 10, 2010, though it had a little hiccup and was taken down the next day, only to return on December 27, 2010. Vladislav Isaev was the wizard who engineered and mixed it. Let's dive into what's inside: ### Tracks This is where the magic happens. Each track is a mood-setter, often tied to specific locations or themes in the games. Here’s a rundown: * 01. Radiation Storm: You'll hear this one around places like The Glow or the Lucky 38 presidential suite. * 02. Industrial Junk: This track fits well with the grimy feel of Junktown, Gecko, Vault 11, and Vault 34. * 03. Khans of New California: Evokes the feeling of the Khan Base, The Den, Mercenaries' cave, Stables, and Miguel's Pawn Shop. * 04. Metallic Monks: Perfect for the vibe of Lost Hills and Freeside. * 05. Followers' Credo: Originally called 'Thunder,' this one plays in the Boneyard Library and near the Enclave Oil Rig. * 06. Vats of Goo: This creepy tune is associated with Mariposa Military Base, Vault 13 in *Fallout 2*, Broken Hills, Sierra Army Depot, HELIOS One, and even around NCR territory in *Fallout: New Vegas*. * 07. A Trader's Life: You'll find this one tied to The Hub and the town of NCR. * 08. Moribund World: Sets the tone for the *Fallout* world map and locations like Klamath. * 09. The Vault of the Future: This plays in Vault 13 in *Fallout* and Vault 22. * 10. Second Chance: Associated with Shady Sands in *Fallout*. * 11. City of the Dead: This track fits Necropolis, Navarro, Vault 15, Nipton, Camp Searchlight, and the Sierra Madre. * 12. Underground Troubles: As the name suggests, this is for cave areas. * 13. City of Lost Angels: You'll hear this around the Boneyard, Ghost Farm, and The Fort. * 14. Flame of the Ancient World: Linked to the Los Angeles Vault. * 15. Many Contrasts: This track is for San Francisco. * 16. Gold Slouch: You'll hear this in Redding and near the Wrecked Highwayman. * 17. My Chrysalis Highwayman: This one plays on the *Fallout 2* world map, especially with the Highwayman. * 18. Beyond the Canyon: This is the sound of Arroyo in *Fallout 2*. * 19. Biggest Little City in the World: This track is for New Reno. * 20. Dream Town: Originally 'Serenity,' this plays in Modoc, Gomorrah, and Vault 21. * 21. California Revisited: This plays when you're exploring the *Fallout 2* world map on foot. * 22. All Clear Signal: You'll hear this in Vault City. * 23. Acolytes of the New God: This track is associated with the Cathedral, Silver Rush, Ultra-Luxe, and the Red Rock drug lab. * 24. Desert Wind: This is the general sound of the Wasteland. ### Notes Just a couple of extra bits of info: * Some of these tunes actually popped up later in the *Fallout: New Vegas* soundtrack. * Did you know Tim Cain, one of the original *Fallout* creators, is a big fan of ambient music? He even sent a list of musicians to sound designer Charles Deenen and Mark Morgan to help inspire the *Fallout* soundtrack back in the day. So, there you have it! A deep dive into the sounds that make the Wasteland feel so alive (or, you know, desolate and creepy). Enjoy the tunes!