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*The Halo:Reach Soundtrack is one of two soundtracks that does not directly include the [[Halo Theme]], with the other being the [[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack|Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack]]. | *The Halo:Reach Soundtrack is one of two soundtracks that does not directly include the [[Halo Theme]], with the other being the [[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack|Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack]]. | ||
*The last 8 songs on the soundtrack are not fully featured in-game. They are merely bonus tracks which appear in short clips throughout in-game campaign missions and cutscenes. [[From the Vault]] is fully featured in game, but only within the bonus [[Tribute Room]]. | *The last 8 songs on the soundtrack are not fully featured in-game. They are merely bonus tracks which appear in short clips throughout in-game campaign missions and cutscenes. [[From the Vault]] is fully featured in game, but only within the bonus [[Tribute Room]]. | ||
*There are two known songs - "Uphill, Both Ways" [a remix of the Both Ways (Remix)] and "Lone Wolf" - that do not make it onto the official soundtrack, but appear as MP3 files | *There are two known songs - "Uphill, Both Ways" [a remix of the Both Ways (Remix)] and "Lone Wolf" - that do not make it onto the official soundtrack, but appear as MP3 files downloadable through [[Bungie]]'s [http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=55 website]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:33, January 9, 2011
- "This is a more character-driven piece, and its also about a planet that everyone knows will fall, and falls to the Covenant. So it's a more somber, more visceral introduction to the game that we're making."
- — Martin O'Donnell [1]
The Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack was released in stores September 28, 2010,[2] and was distributed via iTunes and Sumthing Digital on September 14.[3] There are a total of 20 tracks in the two-disk set comprising a total of 67 minutes worth of music.[4]
The soundtrack was composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori with help from Stan LePard and C. Paul Johnson [5], and published by Sumthing Distribution.
The Halo:Reach Soundtrack marks the final time composers Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori collaborate and compose original music for a Halo game.[2] In a press release, Martin O'Donnell referred to the soundtrack as "... the culmination of our efforts".[6]
Track listing
- 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, Stan LePard, C. Paul Johnson, North West Symphonia, Chorale
Trivia
- The Halo:Reach Soundtrack is one of two soundtracks that does not directly include the Halo Theme, with the other being the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack.
- The last 8 songs on the soundtrack are not fully featured in-game. They are merely bonus tracks which appear in short clips throughout in-game campaign missions and cutscenes. From the Vault is fully featured in game, but only within the bonus Tribute Room.
- There are two known songs - "Uphill, Both Ways" [a remix of the Both Ways (Remix)] and "Lone Wolf" - that do not make it onto the official soundtrack, but appear as MP3 files downloadable through Bungie's website.
Sources
- ^ 1UP.com: Halo Reach VGA Interview
- ^ a b Bungie.net: Bungie Weekly Update: 8/27/10
- ^ Digital Spy: Halo: Reach' music CD coming next week
- ^ Sumthing Digital: Halo Reach: Original Soundtrack
- ^ G4TV: G4TV: Interview with Bungie's Marty O'Donnell
- ^ Joystiq: Sumthing Else releasing Halo: Reach soundtrack
