Around the Fire - Skyrim Fan-Made Music
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #66 of 67 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Name : Around the Fire - Skyrim Fan-Made Music
Author : OrganicView / CaptainCreepy
Version : 1. 0
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12/07/20: Added Personalized Music version by request.
Around the Fire is fully compatible, and intended to be used with Still, Hun Lovaas and Melodies of Civilization, my other music mods for exploration, combat and cities respectively. I've also made Dawnguard Music Overhaul, which expands on that DLC's soundtrack!
If you're looking for a more integrated option, all my music mods are integrated in Soulmancer Music Merge.
Xbox/BethesdaNet version: non-replacer (includes all five of my music mods - port by Bass painter)/ replacer (with or without Dawnguard Music Overhaul - port by Clofas1)
Playstation port : Here, or All in one (port by Kovac 64)
Part of the The Phoenix Flavour (Merged music plugin available here)
The mod adds new tracks to the taverns and inns of Skyrim. These are not royalty-free tracks packed together to make a quick mod. They were written with the atmosphere and vibe of Skyrim's world in mind. I always to strive to make music that will fit in with the world of Skyrim and its soundtrack. As such, in addition with my own melodic material, you'll find melodies from other Elder Scrolls game arranged in the Skyrim style. TL:DR no metal, electronic music, Irish/Celtic music, cheap or cheesy orchestral music, ect...
The main mod adds the music without overriding vanilla music. The plugin is an esp flagged as esl (ESPFE) and as such doesn't take a plugin slot. A replacer version is also available in the optional files section.
You can take a listen here:
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COMPATIBILITY
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As stated above, Around the Fire is compatible with Still, Hun Lovaas and Melodies of Civilization.
Around the Fire will conflict with any mod that edits the "MUSTavern" and "MUSTavernB" Music Types. Such conflicts can be easily identified and solved with SSEEdit.
As it is a very simple mod, Around the Fire is safe to install and uninstall at any time without any specific procedure.
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I am a composer, and have been for more than ten years now. I'm also a huge fan of mods and video games, and love making music for those. You can hear some of my older work i
Around the Fire adds 10 new lore-friendly tavern tracks to Skyrim, doubling the available music for inns and taverns. With over 3,000 endorsements and a million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking immersive audio variety. Last updated in 2020, it remains a stable addition for most setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,188 endorsements and a million downloads—clearly a hit.
- Doubles tavern music, so you won't hear the same tune every time you walk into an inn.
- Music is lore-friendly and immersive, so it blends right in with the game's vibe.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version if you're on a recent patch.
- Only adds tavern tracks, so if you're looking for more variety in combat or exploration music, this isn't it.
- No explicit install instructions or compatibility notes in the description, so you're on your own for setup.
For Skyrim players who spend a lot of time in taverns and want fresh, immersive music to match the atmosphere. If you're a completionist or roleplayer who values audio consistency, this is a must-have. Skip if you want broader music overhauls—this is strictly tavern-focused.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a music mod, load order usually doesn't matter much, but place it after any mods that alter audio or sound.
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and activate—no extra steps needed.
- Test in a tavern to hear the new tracks; if they don't appear, check that the mod is enabled and not overwritten by other music mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- OrganicView aka CaptainCreepy
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,037,812
- Endorsements
- 3,188
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 5/18/2020
- Updated
- 12/7/2020
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