The Elder Songs - Fanmade Music Expansion
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #46 of 67 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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“The Elder Songs” is a music expansion mod which adds new music to the game, without replacing anything. All tracks are written by myself and are highly immersion friendly. My personal goal was to compose tracks that almost fit seamlessly into the game. This is an ongoing project and it will be updated in the future. It covers all of the music types.
All tracks are explicitly written for this mod and are not used elsewhere. The only purpose of this project is to help the music repertoire feel less repetitive after playing this game for all these years, without ruining the immersion. None of the original songs will be replaced.
Of course this task is beyond legendary difficulty, thanks to the god among men, called Jeremy Soule. No one will ever come close to his compositions. But maybe after almost 10 years you want some fresh air in your game after all? This is my chance to shine, and probably I will fail miserably!
This is a project from deep of my heart. Will you join my on this adventure?
Not convinced yet? Check the video tab section for individual showcases and full songs.
You like my exploration but not the combat music? No problem! With the new module system© you have the possibility to install the music YOU want.
No editing outside of your mod manager necessary. Build your own "The Elder Songs" experience. All .esp's are ESL-flagged .esp's.
30x songs
. More than 84 minutes of new music.This is the complete track list:
1. Rainy Day - Town (with raining condition)
The Elder Songs III: Destruction:
1. Dovahkilled - Combat
2. Breezehome - Town
3. This Is Our Land - Castle
4. Amongst The Draugr - Dungeon General (Melodic)
5. You Cannot Rest - Combat
6. My Dearest Camilla - Tavern
7. Above The Clouds - Explore
8. When Enemies Are Nearby (feat. Dragens Music) - Combat
9. Times Of Need - Tavern
10. Jarl's Throne - Ca
The Elder Songs is a fan-made music expansion for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that adds new, immersive tracks without replacing any existing music. All tracks are original compositions by the author, Matness, created specifically for this mod. With over 3,500 endorsements and 1.3 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking fresh audio.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 3,586 endorsements and 1.3M downloads show it's a fan favorite.
- Adds variety without touching vanilla music—perfect for long playthroughs.
- Original tracks mean you won't hear recycled content from other mods.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim version or other audio mods.
- No explicit list of track names or durations, so you can't preview before installing.
- Audio mods can conflict with other sound overhauls; no compatibility notes provided.
For Skyrim players who've heard the same soundtrack for hundreds of hours and want fresh, lore-friendly tunes without losing the original score. Perfect for modded playthroughs where you want to keep the vanilla feel but add new layers. Skip if you prefer total music overhauls or need up-to-date compatibility with the newest patches.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since this mod adds music without replacing, it's safe to use with most audio mods, but always check load order if you use multiple music mods.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition, make sure the mod version matches your game edition—check the mod page for compatibility notes.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to easily enable/disable and avoid manual file conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Matness
- Version
- 3.1.2
- Downloads
- 1,302,417
- Endorsements
- 3,586
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 7/20/2019
- Updated
- 4/7/2021
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