What are your favorite MAP01/E1M1 MIDIs?

[xdude_gamer]

Mine are probably:

 

MAP01 from DWANGO5
MAP01 from Ode to the Odonata
MAP01 from TNT: Evilution
MAP01 from Eternal Doom 

[ZeMystic]

Favorite opening midi would probably be Ancient Alien's map 01. It's fast paced and energetic and totally sets the mood for the level.

[xdude_gamer]

16 minutes ago, ZeMystic said:

Favorite opening midi would probably be Ancient Alien's map 01. It's fast paced and energetic and totally sets the mood for the level.

It's pretty good

[Doomkid]

AV map01, which is an unused Carmageddon track, is very badass and sets the mood well.

 

MM map01, Anger by Mark Klem, should get a mention.

 

There’s a bunch I could go on listing but these were the first two that came to mind!

[head_cannon]

My answer is Jimmy's song "Hate Machine" from Sigil's first level. It's a high-energy way to kick things off, instantly grabbing the player and inviting them to come have fun. A worthy successor to the legacy of "At Doom's Gate."

[Chainie]

2002ado e1m1
revirie map01

crusaded e4m1/gothicdm2 map01

caverns of darkness map01

[xdude_gamer]

39 minutes ago, Doomkid said:

AV map01, which is an unused Carmageddon track, is very badass and sets the mood well.

It has a good feeling for what it's mean for.

[xdude_gamer]

1 minute ago, Chainie said:

2002ado e1m1
revirie map01

crusaded e4m1/gothicdm2 map01

caverns of darkness map01

Good choices.

33 minutes ago, head_cannon said:

My answer is Jimmy's song "Hate Machine" from Sigil's first level. It's a high-energy way to kick things off, instantly grabbing the player and inviting them to come have fun. A worthy successor to the legacy of "At Doom's Gate."

That's pretty great. I'm a little burnt out on it right now but I have phases where it's great stuff.

[Bobby :D]

MAP01s:

- Midnight Call by Mark Klem, Eviternity

This barely counted but hey, it is a map01 in this wad! Mark Klem’s stuff, over 25 years later, holds up amazingly, and serves as this eccentric yet understated vibe over one of the decades most iconic openers.

 

- Entering by Esselfortium, BTSX E1

 

Perhaps the most hyped opener history, when I first heard this song my expectations of what a midi can be were shattered. Never mind the maps style being a spiritual ode to Suspended in Dusk, already a strong conceptual piece, this midi sells the experience whole sale and overcharged. And I bought it. 
 

Ill add more later. Too busy eating sushi

Edited October 10, 2021 by Bobby “lolmcswagger”

[TheMagicMushroomMan]

Midnight Call and this track from Jenesis:

 

 

[Danlex]

Map01 from Slaughterfest 2011 is probably my favorite, I also really like Map01 from Slaughterfest 3 and Map01 from Hell Revealed 2

[ZeMystic]

40 minutes ago, Bobby “lolmcswagger” said:

MAP01s:

- Midnight Call by Mark Klein, Eviternity

 

This was also in Memento Mori II, which is neat. Very very good piece.

 

Also I forgot a song.

 

Icarus Alien Vanguard's Opening Midi, Recapture

 

Spoiler

 

 

Edited October 10, 2021 by ZeMystic

[Jacek Bourne]

Swim with the Whales map01

[Dusty_Rhodes]

For me TNT Map01 is great. I also love GothicDM map01's music.

[StoneMason]

BTSX E2's map01 midi is pretty good.

[thelamp]

e1m1 of Magic Doom, it does a great job of setting the mood

[rzh]

Surprised no one else said Scythe 2 yet.

That Temple of Love midi fits perfectly.

[Steveb1000]

Struggle.

 

Has a frantic, action-y, space-y feel, which perfectly sets the the tone for the map and WAD.

 

 

[pcorf]

E1M1 from Heretic is a nice tune.

[BetelgeuseSupergiant]

EDAY01 from Extermination day

[Teo Slayer]

E1M1 from Ultimate DOOM

MAP01 from TNT Evilution and Revilution

MAP01 from Plutonia Midi Pack and Plutonia 2

MAP01 from Wadazine Master Collection 1: The Rising

EDAY01 from Brutal DOOM: Extermination Day

[Gez]

7 hours ago, Bobby “lolmcswagger” said:

MAP01s:

- Midnight Call by Mark Klein, Eviternity 

Am I the only one that this tune reminds of Command & Conquer ? Specifically, "Act on Instinct".

 

2 hours ago, pcorf said:

E1M1 from Heretic is a nice tune.

Oh yes, "Dark" is great. And I'll also mention "Stalker" from Duke Nukem 3D's E1L1 and "Unholy Voices" from Blood's E1M1.

 

Moving back to mods, "Pyrarinth" from Plutonia 2, and "Flee" from Ancient Aliens. And yes, "Entering" and "Alien Jungle" from the BTSXs. And in a more energetic genre, "Let's Rock" from Reverie.

[Makedounia]

 

Originally from Plutonia midi pack(?). This track fits way better in Resurgence imo

[Deadwing]

Struggle, BTSX1 and SIGIL are really great

Edited October 10, 2021 by Deadwing

[Pixel Fiend]

MAP01:

Sunlust song is very memorable

Newgothic Movement has a long original speed metal midi, freaking amazing

Sigil, obviously

TNT Revilution

[snapshot]

 

it's technically from another wad originally, catchy

[MemeMind]

I think an opening midi is so important to a good Map01/e1m1.

Just like how the map should be a introduction to a wads ideas, gameplay,and looks, the midi is important for the wad's music in general.
Map01 of Ancient Aliens showcases the good old fashioned skillsaw gameplay with its unique textures and unique ideas. But its midi is perfect for setting up Ancient Aliens completely unique music.

I dont have list to share but I just wanted to say this as I feel its important.

[xdude_gamer]

2 minutes ago, Theperson said:

I think an opening midi is so important to a good Map01/e1m1.

Just like how the map should be a introduction to a wads ideas, gameplay,and looks, the midi is important for the wad's music in general.
Map01 of Ancient Aliens showcases the good old fashioned skillsaw gameplay with its unique textures and unique ideas. But its midi is perfect for setting up Ancient Aliens completely unique music.

I dont have list to share but I just wanted to say this as I feel its important.

Yeah, I agree.

[Astro X]

Astroverse MAP01 - "Icicles" by Jimmy

[xdude_gamer]

2 minutes ago, Astro X said:

Astroverse MAP01 - "Icicles" by Jimmy

Yeah, it's very good. Most of Jimmy's stuff is good no matter what.