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'''''Halo Original Soundtrack''''', composed and produced by [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] for the video game ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', is one CD comprising 26 tracks. Some editions include a [[Halo: Original Soundtrack Bonus DVD|bonus DVD]] with game | Released in 2002, the '''''Halo Original Soundtrack''''', composed and produced by [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] for the video game ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', is one CD comprising of 26 unique tracks. Some editions do include a [[Halo: Original Soundtrack Bonus DVD|bonus DVD]] with a game trailer for ''[[Halo 2]]'' and an E3 Demo Movie and Music Suite. Most of the music from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' is present on the CD, although some songs are remixed and some tracks are intermixed with others in medley form. | ||
According to the information found in the CD booklet, [[Halo:Combat Evolved|Halo's]] in-game music is very dynamic and changes as fast as situations change during gameplay. O'Donnell was quoted saying, "Themes, moods and even the duration of these pieces will change and adapt with each player's ''Halo'' experience. I took the liberty of remixing and rearranging all the music in order to make listening to the soundtrack more enjoyable." | According to the information found in the CD booklet, [[Halo:Combat Evolved|Halo's]] in-game music is very dynamic and changes as fast as situations change during gameplay. O'Donnell was quoted saying, "Themes, moods and even the duration of these pieces will change and adapt with each player's ''Halo'' experience. I took the liberty of remixing and rearranging all the music in order to make listening to the soundtrack more enjoyable." | ||
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==Track listing== | == Track listing == | ||
#"[[Mjolnir Mix|Opening Suite]]" | #"[[Mjolnir Mix|Opening Suite]]" - 3:35 | ||
#"[[Truth and Reconciliation]] Suite" | #"[[Truth and Reconciliation]] Suite" - 8:27 | ||
#"Brothers in Arms" | #"Brothers in Arms" - 1:31 | ||
#"Enough Dead Heroes" | #"Enough Dead Heroes" - 3:02 | ||
#"Perilous Journey" | #"Perilous Journey" - 2:28 | ||
#"A Walk in the Woods" | #"A Walk in the Woods" - 1:54 | ||
#"Ambient Wonder" | #"Ambient Wonder" - 1:59 | ||
#"The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe" | #"The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe" - 2:28 | ||
#"Trace Amounts" | #"Trace Amounts" - 1:53 | ||
#"Under Cover of Night" | #"Under Cover of Night" - 3:43 | ||
#"What Once was Lost" | #"What Once was Lost" - 1:42 | ||
#"Lament for [[Private Wallace Jenkins|Pvt. Jenkins]]" | #"Lament for [[Private Wallace Jenkins|Pvt. Jenkins]]" - 1:16 | ||
#"Devils... Monsters..." | #"Devils... Monsters..." - 1:32 | ||
#"[[Covenant]] Dance" | #"[[Covenant]] Dance" - 1:59 | ||
#"Alien Corridors" | #"Alien Corridors" - 1:50 | ||
#"Rock Anthem for Saving the World" | #"Rock Anthem for Saving the World" - 1:20 | ||
#"[[The Maw|The Maw]]" | #"[[The Maw|The Maw]]" - 1:08 | ||
#"Drumrun" | #"Drumrun" - 1:03 | ||
#"On a Pale Horse" | #"On a Pale Horse" - 1:37 | ||
#"Perchance to Dream" | #"Perchance to Dream" - 1:02 | ||
#"Library Suite" | #"Library Suite" - 6:49 | ||
#"The Long Run" | #"The Long Run" - 2:14 | ||
#"Suite Autumn" | #"Suite Autumn" - 4:24 | ||
#"Shadows" | #"Shadows" - 1:01 | ||
#"Dust and Echoes" | #"Dust and Echoes" - 2:51 | ||
#"[[Halo]]" | #"[[Halo]]" - 4:24 | ||
Note: A short instrumental track that is not normally heard in the video game can be found at the end of track 26, "Halo", after a minute or so of silence. The song is known as "The [[Siege of Madrigal]]", and is from Bungie's older series of real-time strategy games, Myth. | Note: A short instrumental track that is not normally heard in the video game can be found at the end of track 26, "Halo", after a minute or so of silence. The song is known as "The [[Siege of Madrigal]]", and is from Bungie's older series of real-time strategy games, Myth. | ||
==Additional information== | == Additional information == | ||
*'''Original composition:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | *'''Original composition:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | ||
*'''Sound design:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | *'''Sound design:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | ||
*'''Arrangement:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | *'''Arrangement:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori | ||
*'''Label:''' Sumthing Else Musicworks | |||
*'''Performance:''' Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Harry Hmura, Arnold Roth, Peter Labella, Everett Zlatoff-Mirsky, Elliott Golub, Nisanne Howell, Marylou Johnston, Kevin Case, Barbara Haffner, Larry Glazier, Judy Stone, Robert Bowker, Jeffrey Morrow, and Rob Trow | *'''Performance:''' Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Harry Hmura, Arnold Roth, Peter Labella, Everett Zlatoff-Mirsky, Elliott Golub, Nisanne Howell, Marylou Johnston, Kevin Case, Barbara Haffner, Larry Glazier, Judy Stone, Robert Bowker, Jeffrey Morrow, and Rob Trow | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
*Many of these classic | *Many of these classic Halo songs, such as "On a Pale Horse", "Brothers in Arms," and "Enough Dead Heroes" have returned for the [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack|Halo 3 soundtrack]]. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* | * [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] | ||
*[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]] | * [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]] | ||
*[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]] | * [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]] | ||
[[Category:Halo Music|Halo 1: Original Soundtrack]] | [[Category:Halo Music|Halo 1: Original Soundtrack]] | ||
Revision as of 10:38, December 3, 2007
Released in 2002, the Halo Original Soundtrack, composed and produced by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori for the video game Halo: Combat Evolved, is one CD comprising of 26 unique tracks. Some editions do include a bonus DVD with a game trailer for Halo 2 and an E3 Demo Movie and Music Suite. Most of the music from Halo: Combat Evolved is present on the CD, although some songs are remixed and some tracks are intermixed with others in medley form.
According to the information found in the CD booklet, Halo's in-game music is very dynamic and changes as fast as situations change during gameplay. O'Donnell was quoted saying, "Themes, moods and even the duration of these pieces will change and adapt with each player's Halo experience. I took the liberty of remixing and rearranging all the music in order to make listening to the soundtrack more enjoyable."
Track listing
- "Opening Suite" - 3:35
- "Truth and Reconciliation Suite" - 8:27
- "Brothers in Arms" - 1:31
- "Enough Dead Heroes" - 3:02
- "Perilous Journey" - 2:28
- "A Walk in the Woods" - 1:54
- "Ambient Wonder" - 1:59
- "The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe" - 2:28
- "Trace Amounts" - 1:53
- "Under Cover of Night" - 3:43
- "What Once was Lost" - 1:42
- "Lament for Pvt. Jenkins" - 1:16
- "Devils... Monsters..." - 1:32
- "Covenant Dance" - 1:59
- "Alien Corridors" - 1:50
- "Rock Anthem for Saving the World" - 1:20
- "The Maw" - 1:08
- "Drumrun" - 1:03
- "On a Pale Horse" - 1:37
- "Perchance to Dream" - 1:02
- "Library Suite" - 6:49
- "The Long Run" - 2:14
- "Suite Autumn" - 4:24
- "Shadows" - 1:01
- "Dust and Echoes" - 2:51
- "Halo" - 4:24
Note: A short instrumental track that is not normally heard in the video game can be found at the end of track 26, "Halo", after a minute or so of silence. The song is known as "The Siege of Madrigal", and is from Bungie's older series of real-time strategy games, Myth.
Additional information
- Original composition: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
- Sound design: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
- Arrangement: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
- Label: Sumthing Else Musicworks
- Performance: Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Harry Hmura, Arnold Roth, Peter Labella, Everett Zlatoff-Mirsky, Elliott Golub, Nisanne Howell, Marylou Johnston, Kevin Case, Barbara Haffner, Larry Glazier, Judy Stone, Robert Bowker, Jeffrey Morrow, and Rob Trow
Trivia
- Many of these classic Halo songs, such as "On a Pale Horse", "Brothers in Arms," and "Enough Dead Heroes" have returned for the Halo 3 soundtrack.
