Editing Halo 4: Original Soundtrack

{{Title|''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Soundtrack infobox
|image=[[File:Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Cover.jpg|250px|The soundtrack's cover]]
|release=[[2012|October 22, 2012]] (Vol. 1) <br>
[[2013|April 8, 2013]] (Vol. 2)
|label=7Hz Productions Ltd / The End Records
|producer=[[Neil Davidge]]
|composer=Neil Davidge
|performance=
|length= 159:40
}}
The '''''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack''''' is the musical score to ''[[Halo 4]]''. Like the ''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]'', it was split into two volumes. Volume 1 was released on [[2012|October 22, 2012]].<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.22.12'']</ref> Volume 2 was released on [[2013|April 8, 2013]].<ref name="Vol2">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/25/Announcing-Halo-4-Original-Soundtrack-Volume-2.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''Announcing: Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Volume 2'']</ref> The soundtrack was composed by [[Neil Davidge]].<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/04/11/Neil-Davidge.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.11.12'']</ref> Though this was partially fixed with the release of Volume 2, many tracks used in the game are not included in the soundtrack albums.

==Credits==
*'''Original composition''': [[Neil Davidge]]
*'''Additional composition''': [[Kazuma Jinnouchi]],<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.22.12'']</ref> [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]].<ref name="Vol2"></ref>
*'''Label''': 7Hz Productions Ltd / The End Records
*'''Additional production''': [[Sotaro Tojima]]

==Track listing==
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===Volume 1===
#[[Awakening (music)|Awakening]] – 5:41
#[[Belly of the Beast]] – 2:38
#[[Requiem (music)|Requiem]] – 2:15
#[[Legacy]] – 2:29 
#[[Faithless]] – 5:02 
#[[Haven (music)|Haven]] – 5:44 
#[[Nemesis]] – 3:31 
#[[Ascendancy]] – 4:19 
#[[Solace (music)|Solace]] – 4:45 
#[[To Galaxy]] – 4:57 
#[[Immaterial]] – 7:32 
#[[117]] – 7:28 
#[[Arrival (music)|Arrival]] – 5:35 
#[[Revival]] – 7:19
#[[Green and Blue]] – 7:59
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===Volume 2===
#[[Atonement]] – 3:16
#[[Gravity]] – 2:09
#[[Wreckage (music)|Wreckage]] – 3:24
#[[Aliens (music)|Aliens]] – 5:31
#[[Kantele Bow]] – 4:04
#[[Pylons]] – 5:39
#[[Escape (music)|Escape]] – 3:57
#[[Swamp]] – 2:49
#[[Push Through]] – 4:44
#[[Convoy]] – 4:44
#[[To Galaxy (extended)|To Galaxy (Extended)]] – 7:04
#[[Lasky's Theme]] – 3:55
#[[Foreshadow]] – 3:34
#[[Cloud City]] – 4:35
#[[This Armour]] – 4:47
#[[Intruders]] – 3:39
#[[Mantis (music)|Mantis]] – 4:02
#[[Sacrifice (music)|Sacrifice]] – 3:02
#[[Never Forget (Midnight Version)]] – 4:37
#[[Majestic (music)|Majestic]] – 2:12
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==Editions==
[[File:Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Cover.jpg|150px|right]]
===Original Soundtrack Volume 1===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack'' is the physical CD format of Volume 1, released on October 22, 2012. The physical CD format includes:<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12"></ref>
*The first 15 tracks, ranging from [[Awakening (music)|Awakening]] to [[Green and Blue]].
*An exclusive free download voucher for:
**Three additional tracks from Neil Davidge: [[This Armour|Armour]], [[To Galaxy|To Galaxy Extended]] and [[Foreshadow]]. Modified versions of these tracks were later included in Volume 2.
**Three remix tracks : Ascendancy (Matt Lange Remix), Arrival (Norin & Rad Remix) and Green and Blue (Andrew Bayer Remix).<ref>[http://www.theomegaorder.com/HALO-4-Original-Soundtrack-CD?sc=16&category=-116 '''The Omega Order''' ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack (CD)'']</ref>
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[[File:Halo4OST StandardDigital.jpg|150px|right]]
===Standard Digital Edition===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Standard Digital Edition'' is the digital format of Volume 1. It includes the first 15 tracks, ranging from Awakening to Green and Blue. However, it does not include any bonus content, contrary to its physical counterpart which offers additional tracks.<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12"></ref><ref>[http://www.theomegaorder.com/HALO-4-Original-Soundtrack-digital?sc=16&category=-116 '''The Omega Order''' ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack (digital)'']</ref>
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[[File:Halo4OST SpecialDigital.jpg|150px|right]]
===Special Digital Edition===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Special Digital Edition'' is the digital format of Volume 1 with some bonus content. It includes:
*The first 15 tracks, ranging from Awakening to Green and Blue.
*A digital PDF booklet.
*Six remix tracks: Awakening (Gui Boratto Remix), To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix), Ascendancy (Caspa Remix), Revival (DJ Skee & THX Remix), Requiem (Bobby Tank Remix) and The Beauty Of Cortana (Apocalyptica vs Neil Davidge).<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12"></ref><ref>[http://www.theomegaorder.com/HALO-4-Original-Soundtrack-special-digital?sc=16&category=-116 '''The Omega Order''' ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack (special digital)'']</ref>
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[[File:Halo4OST Limited.png|150px|right]]
===Special Limited Edition===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Special Limited Edition'' is a 2-Disc Box Set released on November 4, 2012. It is available in limited quantities and includes:<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12"></ref>
*The first 15 tracks, ranging from Awakening to Green and Blue.
*Downloadable tracks, including the exclusive [[Desecration]].
*A bonus album with all the 14 remix tracks.
*The exclusive ''Making of Halo 4 Music'' DVD containing over 70 minutes of unique behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and recording sessions from Abbey Road.
*An exclusive hardcover book on the ''Making of Halo 4 Music'' featuring production and composition notes from Neil Davidge plus exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and exclusive artwork images.
*An exclusive 12"X12" art print from Todd McFarlane, signed by Neil Davidge.
*An exclusive 180g heavy weight 12" Vinyl Full color Picture Disk of Master Chief and Cortana in a uniquely designed Sleeve bag. The Picture Disk features To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix), Revival (DJ Skee & THX Remix), Awakening (Gui Boratto Remix) and Ascendancy (Caspa Remix).<ref>[http://massiveattack.ie/discography/albums/neil-davidge-halo-4-soundtrack/ '''MassiveAttack.ie''' ''Neil Davidge - Halo 4 Soundtrack'']</ref>
*An exclusive UNSC T-Shirt Avatar download (Male and female).
*The first 5000 orders are all individually numbered in a limited series and personalized by Neil Davidge.
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[[File:Halo 4 OST Remixes.jpg|150px|right]]
===Original Soundtrack Remixes===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Remixes'' is the bonus album featuring all the 14 remix tracks. Its physical format was basically included in the Special Limited Edition. It was later made available apart, but only in digital format. The 14 remix tracks are : Awakening (Gui Boratto Remix), Green and Blue (KOAN Sound Remix), Requiem (Bobby Tank Remix), Ascendancy (Caspa Remix), To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix), Haven (Hundred Waters Remix), Revival (DJ Skee & THX Remix), Ascendancy (Matt Lange Remix), Nemesis (Alvin Risk Remix), Solace (Maor Levi Remix), Arrival (Norin & Rad Remix), Green and Blue (Andrew Bayer Remix), Foreshadow 
(James Iha Remix) and The Beauty Of Cortana (Apocalyptica vs. Neil Davidge Remix).
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[[File:Halo4OST Vol2.jpg|150px|right]]
===Original Soundtrack Volume 2===
''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Volume 2'' is a collection of additional tracks that were not available in previous albums. It was released on April 8, 2013. Contrary to Volume 1, Volume 2 is only available in digital format. Though most of the tracks are still from Neil Davidge, Kazuma Jinnouchi's work is more prominently featured, including [[Never Forget (Midnight Version)|his interpretation]] of [[Never Forget]] from [[Halo 3]]. Overall, Volume 2 includes 20 tracks, ranging from [[Atonement]] to [[Majestic (music)|Majestic]].<ref name="Vol2"></ref><ref>[http://www.halo4soundtrack.com/ '''Halo4soundtrack.com''']</ref>
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==Gallery==
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File:Halo4OST Vol1.jpg|The cover of Volume 1, indicating its bonus tracks.
File:Halo4OST Limited box.jpg|The box of the Special Limited Edition.
File:Halo4OST Limited content.jpg|The content of the Special Limited Edition.
File:Halo4OST Limited back.jpg|The back of the Special Limited Edition's box.
File:H4-Concept-Chief-Crawlers.jpg|The signed art print included in the Special Limited Edition.
File:H4-Concept-MasterChief-VinylSide.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117]] depicted on the exclusive Picture Disk.
File:H4 Cortana vinyl cover.jpg|Concept art of [[Cortana]] depicted on the exclusive Picture Disk.
</gallery>

==Sources==
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