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{{Title|''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack''}}
{{Title|''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack''}}
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[[File:Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Cover.jpg|thumb|right|The soundtrack's cover]]
{{Soundtrack infobox
The '''''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack''''' is the musical score to ''[[Halo 4]]''. Like the [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]], was split into two volumes, which were released 5 months apart. Volume 1 was released on October 22, 2012.<ref name="Bulletin 8.22.12">[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 8.22.12'']</ref> and Volume 2 will be release on April 9, 2013.<ref>[http://www.theomegaorder.com/HALO-4-Original-Soundtrack-VOL-2-Digital '''The Omega Order''' - ''Halo 4: Original Soundtrack Vol. 2'']</ref> The soundtrack was composed by [[Neil Davidge]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/04/11/Neil-Davidge.aspx '''Halo Official Site''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.11.12'']</ref> Unlike previous soundtrack albums, many music used in the game didn't appear in the soundtrack.
|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.


==Track Listing==
==Credits==
*'''Original composition''': [[Neil Davidge]]
*'''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>
*'''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
*'''Label''': 7Hz Productions Ltd / The End Records
*'''Additional production''': [[Sotaro Tojima]]  
*'''Additional production''': [[Sotaro Tojima]]
 
==Track listing==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
===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
{{col-2}}
===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
{{col-end}}
 
==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>
{{clear}}
[[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>
{{clear}}
[[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>
{{clear}}
[[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.
{{clear}}
[[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).
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
{{Soundtrack List
[[File:Halo4OST Vol2.jpg|150px|right]]
|name = Halo 4: Original Soundtrack
===Original Soundtrack Volume 2===
|1=[[Awakening (music)|Awakening]]
''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>
|t1 = 5:41 <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDgbIEYT0Rk '''YouTube''': ''Halo 4 OST "Awakening" Full-Length HD '']</ref>
{{Clear}}
|2=[[Belly of the Beast]]
|t2 = 2:38 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''">[http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/nemesis-soundtrack-edit/id561084369?i=561084498&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 '''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack'']</ref>
|3=[[Requiem (music)|Requiem]]  
|t3 = 2:15 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|4=[[Legacy]]  
|t4 = 2:29 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|5=[[Faithless]]  
|t5 = 5:02 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|6=[[Haven (music)|Haven]]
|t6 = 5:44 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|7=[[Nemesis]]
|t7 = 3:31 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|8=[[Ascendancy]]
|t8 = 4:19 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|9=[[Solace]]
|t9 = 4:45 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|10=[[To Galaxy]]
|t10 = 4:57 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|11=[[Immaterial]]
|t11 = 7:32 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|12=[[117]]
|t12 = 7:28 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|13=[[Arrival (music)|Arrival]]
|t13 = 5:36 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|14=[[Revival]]
|t14 = 7:19 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|15=[[Green and Blue]]
|t15 = 7:59 <ref name="'''iTunes''' - ''Halo 4 Original Soundtrack''"/>
|16= [[Atonement]]
|t16 = UNK
|17= [[Gravity]]
|t17 = UNK
|18= [[Wreckage (song)|Wreckage]]
|t18 = UNK
|19= [[Aliens]]
|t19 = UNK
|20= [[Kantele Bow]]
|t20 = UNK
|21= [[Pylons]]
|t21 = UNK
|22= [[Escape (song)|Escape]]
|t22 = UNK
|23= [[Swamp]]
|t23 = UNK
|24= [[Push Through]]
|t24 = UNK
|25= [[Convoy]]
|t25 = UNK
|26= To Galaxy (Extended)
|t26 = UNK
|27= [[Lasky's Theme]]
|t27 = UNK
|28= [[Foreshadow]]
|t28 = UNK
|29= [[Cloud City]]
|t29 = UNK
|30= [[This Armour]]
|t30 = UNK
|31= [[Intruders]]
|t31 = UNK
|32= [[Mantis (song)|Mantis]]
|t32 = UNK
|33= [[Sacrifice]]
|t33 = UNK
|34= Never Forget (Midnight Version)
|t34 = UNK
|35= [[Majestic (song)|Majestic]]
|t35 = UNK
|total= Unknown
}}


==Limited Edition==
==Gallery==
A Special Limited Edition box set was released on November 4, 2012 and available in limited quantities. The Limited Edition includes:
<gallery>
*Original 15-track soundtrack
File:Halo4OST Vol1.jpg|The cover of Volume 1, indicating its bonus tracks.
*Bonus CD including remixes by DJ Skee & THX, Gui Boratto, Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan, Apocalyptica, Caspa and more.
File:Halo4OST Limited box.jpg|The box of the Special Limited Edition.
*180-gram, 12" picture disk vinyl of remixes.
File:Halo4OST Limited content.jpg|The content of the Special Limited Edition.
*''Making of Halo 4 Music'' DVD and book that feature behind-the-scenes photos and footage from the Abbey Road sessions, as well as Neil Davidge's production and composition notes.
File:Halo4OST Limited back.jpg|The back of the Special Limited Edition's box.
*12" ''Halo 4'' art print.
File:H4-Concept-Chief-Crawlers.jpg|The signed art print included in the Special Limited Edition.
*The first 5,000 special edition box sales include a ''Halo 4'' UNSC T-shirt [[Avatar (Xbox 360)|Xbox LIVE Avatar]] download code.
File:H4-Concept-MasterChief-VinylSide.jpg|Concept art of [[John-117]] depicted on the exclusive Picture Disk.
*The Limited Edition soundtrack is [[John-117|117]] minutes long.
File:H4 Cortana vinyl cover.jpg|Concept art of [[Cortana]] depicted on the exclusive Picture Disk.
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Halo 4: Original Soundtrack
The soundtrack's cover

Released:

October 22, 2012 (Vol. 1)
April 8, 2013 (Vol. 2)

Label:

7Hz Productions Ltd / The End Records

Producer(s):

Neil Davidge

Composer(s):

Neil Davidge

Total 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 October 22, 2012.[1] Volume 2 was released on April 8, 2013.[2] The soundtrack was composed by Neil Davidge.[3] 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[edit]

Track listing[edit]

Volume 1[edit]

  1. Awakening – 5:41
  2. Belly of the Beast – 2:38
  3. Requiem – 2:15
  4. Legacy – 2:29
  5. Faithless – 5:02
  6. Haven – 5:44
  7. Nemesis – 3:31
  8. Ascendancy – 4:19
  9. Solace – 4:45
  10. To Galaxy – 4:57
  11. Immaterial – 7:32
  12. 117 – 7:28
  13. Arrival – 5:35
  14. Revival – 7:19
  15. Green and Blue – 7:59

Volume 2[edit]

  1. Atonement – 3:16
  2. Gravity – 2:09
  3. Wreckage – 3:24
  4. Aliens – 5:31
  5. Kantele Bow – 4:04
  6. Pylons – 5:39
  7. Escape – 3:57
  8. Swamp – 2:49
  9. Push Through – 4:44
  10. Convoy – 4:44
  11. To Galaxy (Extended) – 7:04
  12. Lasky's Theme – 3:55
  13. Foreshadow – 3:34
  14. Cloud City – 4:35
  15. This Armour – 4:47
  16. Intruders – 3:39
  17. Mantis – 4:02
  18. Sacrifice – 3:02
  19. Never Forget (Midnight Version) – 4:37
  20. Majestic – 2:12

Editions[edit]

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack Cover.jpg

Original Soundtrack Volume 1[edit]

Halo 4: Original Soundtrack is the physical CD format of Volume 1, released on October 22, 2012. The physical CD format includes:[1]

  • The first 15 tracks, ranging from Awakening to Green and Blue.
  • An exclusive free download voucher for:
    • Three additional tracks from Neil Davidge: Armour, 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).[5]
Halo4OST StandardDigital.jpg

Standard Digital Edition[edit]

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.[1][6]

Halo4OST SpecialDigital.jpg

Special Digital Edition[edit]

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).[1][7]
Halo4OST Limited.png

Special Limited Edition[edit]

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:[1]

  • 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).[8]
  • 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.
Halo 4 OST Remixes.jpg

Original Soundtrack Remixes[edit]

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).

Halo4OST Vol2.jpg

Original Soundtrack Volume 2[edit]

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 his interpretation of Never Forget from Halo 3. Overall, Volume 2 includes 20 tracks, ranging from Atonement to Majestic.[2][9]

Gallery[edit]

Sources[edit]