Deus Ex - 044 - The Synapse - Ambient

The music of "Deus Ex".

[DyaMetR]

Starts rather stereotypical and evolves into one of the most memorable tracks of this game.

[MrPatters]

The beginning of the Hong Kong chapter is the most intense part of the game in the context of the story. J.C. just escaped being imprisoned by his former employer, he's in a foreign country that he's never explored, he has no idea if Tracer Tong will actually help him, and his killswitch is still ticking down.

[goblinsly]

This song is unbelivable, because for the first time in this game, i felt i was safe for a while, no enemies on the streets, i can talk to everyone, go annoy some shopkeepers, stick my nose to every hole and steal a candybar ... and its a positive upbeat song that you cant nor want to get out of your head. Granted, there were some safe spaces in new york but it was all dark and depressive ... this felt like you were reborn.

[grom]

I experienced it for the first time in 2020. I don't know how else to explain, but it was like the quality didn't drop despite the game's visuals aging. the aesthetic was perfect.

[ibrahimjaved]

Wanna know what is so magical about this song?

This song act as a skybox. Hear the ever echoing effect to it. There is really not much to the level: just a few NPC (while it is Hong Kong!). But that music makes you believe that you are in the middle of a place bustling with activity, like a lot was going on down there. Kill everyone in the level and the music doesn't make sense anymore. The song completes the picture perfectly.

It's like the song was not meant for you. You just happen to be there while it's playing. The song is litteraly Wan Chai.

[SkywalkerBatPrime]

"Locate Tracer Tong. If you die, then our plan fails."

[HE]

"Hand painted china, very authentic!"

[lukaimedashvili]

Game - a spiritual successor of System Shock.
Music - a spiritual successor of Unreal

[LockeTricks]

One of the best soundtracks ever, for sure.

[alanthesuperhero]

this is is probably the most lively bgm because it's the only place in the game populated by citizens able to go live their lives without interruption

[thewewguyt]

i find it so rare these days that music adds much to video games. everything feels so generic and or copy pasted but with this game the music feels on point and that all the music was made to match every level.(for the most part)

[PSM]

There’s just something about this track that just warms my heart. It’s like meeting an old friend everytime I hear it and am reminded of how much I love this game. Try as they might, but there will never be another game that captures lightening in a bottle quite like Deus Ex.

[Wamvilles]

a japanese food place i live by once played this song while i was waiting for my food

[Grim]

whoever wrote the bass lines for this song is incredible. The whole thing is great but when that cymbol crash hits and the bass lines start the song really hits it's stride. That bass is the real magic sauce

[hcsvntdracones]

Imagine walking around the Hong Kong markets and vibing with this song as a NPC and JC looks at you with his stoic face.

[lilwyvern]

The soundtrack of Deus Ex makes me wish reality had an unobtrusive musical score like this. I don't think I'd ever get tired of it.

[Gigatless]

"I'd have to extra spicy ramen noodles" - JC, probably

[sitiefajmal]

My favourite theme after UNATCO. Actually this is tied with Majestic 12 Combat & Versalife. OK never mind they're all awesome tracks.

[МаксимМаксимов-ъь]

Как мимолетно летит жизнь. Врде бы слушал эту музыку 100 лет назад, а все никак не могу наслушаться))) Спасибо создателям Deus Ex и создателям других подобных шедевров!

[baconaterlover]

God this game’s music elevates it to a higher level. Such jammers to keep you company while exploring so you’ll never be bored.

I heard the main theme recently and decided to finally play the game past like the third mission, and it’s praise is well deserved.