Lasky's Theme
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Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Volume 2 |
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Lasky's Theme is the twelfth track on Volume 2 of the Halo 4: Original Soundtrack.
Overview[edit]
The piece opens with low strings and deep synth creating a droning foundation, whilst a high, ethereal sound — possibly processed strings or heavily reverberated woodwind — enters. This establishes an ominous, vast atmosphere of desolation and anticipation. Brass emerges carrying a melancholic yet noble melody, supported by low strings and subtle woodwinds that weave around the main motif with lyrical flow—introspective and sorrowful, yet touched by resilience.
A bridge leads to thematic development: brass fragments the motif whilst arpeggiated piano adds rhythmic texture. The brass re-emerges with warmth, accompanied by three alien synthesised notes as it descends, building anticipation and yearning tinged with determination. Orchestration thickens, percussion enters—snares, then timpani—adding martial drive as brass soars heroically whilst strings maintain melancholic undertones. The track explodes: full orchestra with timpani hits, cymbal clashes, urgent string ostinato building towards climax. The peak arrives with triumphant brass fanfare, driving strings, prominent choir — pure heroic energy — before dramatically dropping to leave arpeggiated piano suspended.
The piece returns to its opening parallel: the ethereal sound re-emerges after brief silence. The main motif returns once more in lone brass, now reflective and uncertain rather than overtly melancholic, touched by hope and heroism. Arpeggiated piano and sustained strings provide texture before resolving peacefully into a tranquil coda.
Composition[edit]
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Appearances[edit]
This soundtrack can be heard:
- In Shutdown, when Thomas Lasky gives John-117 and Cortana a D79H Pelican gunship.
- In the opening cinematic of Spartan Ops episode Artifact, when Fireteam Majestic is fighting the mechanized Prometheans.
- Very briefly at the start of the opening cinematic of Spartan Ops episode Catherine, as the Aladdin arrives on Infinity with Halsey.
- In the credits of Spartan Ops.
- In the menu of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn in Halo Waypoint.
- In Halo: Nightfall Second Story Soldier Within.
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