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Chappell Roan Praises RuneScape’s ‘Medieval Synth’ Music as Jagex Offers MIDI Files

Jagex responded on X by offering MIDI files to Roan, underscoring the MMO’s renewed spotlight on its 25th‑anniversary soundtrack.

Overview

  • Roan told Nylon that RuneScape’s early‑2000s soundtrack captures a distinctive “medieval synth” vibe that resonates with her love of game music and ’80s‑style synths.
  • In the conversation with Hemlocke Springs, she singled out Springs’ track “Sever the Blight” and said it evoked feelings similar to RuneScape’s multidimensional sound.
  • The official RuneScape account publicly thanked Roan for the mention and invited her and Hemlocke Springs to request the game’s MIDI files.
  • Jagex recently marked RuneScape’s 25th anniversary with a curated vinyl release of iconic tracks, reflecting a broader push to celebrate the game’s audio legacy.
  • Coverage notes Roan’s established gaming bona fides, including headlining Fortnite Festival and previously asking for a Fortnite skin.