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{{Center|Not to be confused with [[Release]].}}
{{Music infobox
  | name      = Released
  | name      = Released
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  | yt     = xev8zJsILvA
  | album      = [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]
  | album      = ''[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]''
  | composer  = [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]]
  | composer  =  
*[[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]]
*Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, and [[C. Paul Johnson]] {{C|''Wild Life''}}
  | length    = 05:20
  | length    = 05:20
  | producer  =
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'''Released''' is a song from the ''[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]''. It plays during the level [[Sierra 117 (level)|Sierra 117]]. It includes the tracks ''Released'', ''Wild Life'', and ''Another Walk''.
'''Released''' is the second track (Disc 1 Track 2) in ''[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]'', and plays during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[campaign]] level ''[[Sierra 117]]''. It is composed of ''Released'' (0:00-2:20), ''Wild Life'' (2:20-3:22), and ''Another Walk'' (3:22-5:20).


''Released'' plays at the start of the level, as the [[John-117|Master Chief]], [[Johnson]] and [[the Arbiter]] are walking through the jungle. It starts with a single low note, followed by a section of drums. After that, another layer of high strings is added in. At around 0:50, choir takes on the main melody of [[Impend]] from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Released runs for 2:19.
==Overview==
===Released===
''Released'' (2:20) starts with a single low note, followed by a section of percussion. A layer of high strings joins in with suspense, followed by some digital sound effects. The choir then enters, singing the main melody of ''[[Impend]]'' from ''[[Halo 2]]'', albeit in a slower tempo. The soft drums and strings return as accompaniment. The vocals fade out, leaving the drums. The piece plays at the start of the level, as [[John-117]], [[Avery Johnson]] and [[Thel 'Vadam]] are walking through the jungle, and continues throughout the first combat encounter.  


''Wild Life'' plays after the area where [[Reynolds]] is being interrogated by a [[Brute Captain]], as the Chief and Arbiter make their way towards the river. In this track, which starts at 2:19, drums once again become the dominant instrument. At around 3:05, the slow drum beat is replaced by a faster and louder drums section. Wild Life runs for about 1:05.
===Wild Life===
''Wild Life'' (1:02) begins with low strings building tension, before the drums once again become the dominant instrument. The slow drum beat gradually accelerates, soon replaced by a faster and louder tempo. It ends abruptly. The piece plays after the area where [[Reynolds]] is being interrogated by a [[Jiralhanae Captain]], as John-117 and 'Vadam make their way towards the river. This track was later reused in the ''[[Fireteam Raven, Reporting In]]'' trailer advertising [[Series 6: Raven|Series 6]] of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.


''Another Walk'' plays at the river, after the [[Pelicans]] are shot down. At the start of this track, which starts at around 3:24, the percussion changes to a more relaxed beat, with a more muted drum tone. The choir then joins in again for the melody of [[A Walk in the Woods]]. Another Walk runs for 1:54.
===Another Walk===
''Another Walk'' (1:58) transitions into a percussion part with a more relaxed beat, characterized by a snare drum. The choir then joins in with the melody of ''[[A Walk in the Woods]]'' (alluded in the name of the piece), with the percussion beat playing throughout. It ends with a cymbal clash. The piece plays at the river encounter, after the [[Pelicans]] are shot down by [[Banshee]]s.  


Overall, it runs for 5:20.
==Production notes==
*''Released'' is a remake of the second part of [[Impend]] from the [[Halo 2 OST]], and ''Another Walk'' is an [[A Walk in the Woods]]/[[Heretic, Hero]] remake.
According to [[Martin O'Donnell]], ''Another Walk'' was nearly cut because an executive producer did not like the use of snare drums.{{Ref/Twitter|MartyTheElder|1737928731245863208|Martin O'Donnell|Quote=It’s funny the little things you remember. The Walk in the Woods section of Released (Sierra 117 Part 1) was almost cut. I argued with the executive producer about it and I kept it in. He didn’t like the sound of the snare drum, said it sounded like a mistake. I said it was purposely punky and he was wrong. That wasn’t the only time I had to fight for music.|D=22|M=12|Y=2023}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 17:37, December 22, 2023

Not to be confused with Release.
Released

Album:

Halo 3: Original Soundtrack

Composer(s):

Length:

05:20

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Released is the second track (Disc 1 Track 2) in Halo 3: Original Soundtrack, and plays during the Halo 3 campaign level Sierra 117. It is composed of Released (0:00-2:20), Wild Life (2:20-3:22), and Another Walk (3:22-5:20).

Overview[edit]

Released[edit]

Released (2:20) starts with a single low note, followed by a section of percussion. A layer of high strings joins in with suspense, followed by some digital sound effects. The choir then enters, singing the main melody of Impend from Halo 2, albeit in a slower tempo. The soft drums and strings return as accompaniment. The vocals fade out, leaving the drums. The piece plays at the start of the level, as John-117, Avery Johnson and Thel 'Vadam are walking through the jungle, and continues throughout the first combat encounter.

Wild Life[edit]

Wild Life (1:02) begins with low strings building tension, before the drums once again become the dominant instrument. The slow drum beat gradually accelerates, soon replaced by a faster and louder tempo. It ends abruptly. The piece plays after the area where Reynolds is being interrogated by a Jiralhanae Captain, as John-117 and 'Vadam make their way towards the river. This track was later reused in the Fireteam Raven, Reporting In trailer advertising Series 6 of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Another Walk[edit]

Another Walk (1:58) transitions into a percussion part with a more relaxed beat, characterized by a snare drum. The choir then joins in with the melody of A Walk in the Woods (alluded in the name of the piece), with the percussion beat playing throughout. It ends with a cymbal clash. The piece plays at the river encounter, after the Pelicans are shot down by Banshees.

Production notes[edit]

According to Martin O'Donnell, Another Walk was nearly cut because an executive producer did not like the use of snare drums.[1]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Twitter, Martin O'Donnell (@MartyTheElder): "It’s funny the little things you remember. The Walk in the Woods section of Released (Sierra 117 Part 1) was almost cut. I argued with the executive producer about it and I kept it in. He didn’t like the sound of the snare drum, said it sounded like a mistake. I said it was purposely punky and he was wrong. That wasn’t the only time I had to fight for music." (Retrieved on Dec 22, 2023) [archive]