'Civilization IV' Makes History, Earns Grammy Nomination

By Hector Cortez Dec 7, 2010, 4:28 GMT

Christopher Tin has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his song "Baba Yetu."

Composer Christopher Tin has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his song "Baba Yetu" which originally appeared as the opening song for Sid Meiers' Civilization IV.

The song has also appeared in Video Games Live since 2006 and was a big part of the Video Games Live PBS Special as well as the subsequent CD, DVD & Blu-Ray release.

Aside from VIDEO GAMES LIVE: LEVEL 2, the song also appears on Tin's classical/world fusion album ‘Calling All Dawns’ which has also been nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Classical  Crossover Album" category. This nomination marks the first time ever that music written for a video game has received Grammy recognition.

Composer Christopher Tin said, "The fact that this song has had a life outside of the game is owed almost entirely to Video Games Live. They were the first to bring this music to concert stages around the world and to places I had never dreamed possible."

Video Games Live CEO Tommy Tallarico added, "We're so proud of Christopher's nomination and what he has accomplished. This historic moment will continue to bridge the  gap between mainsteam music and video games. It is an honor to perform his music in our show."

View the Civilization IV music as it appears on the VIDEO GAMES LIVE: LEVEL
2 CD, DVD & Blu-Ray below: