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'''Roll Call''' is a song included in the [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]. It is played during the credits, which the title is a reference to, and a part is played during the first cutscene on the level [[The Ark]] and end cutscene of the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]].
'''Roll Call''' is a song included in the [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]. It is played during the credits, which the title is a reference to, and a part is played during the first cutscene on the level [[The Ark]] and end cutscene of the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]].
==Song Description==
==Song Description==
It starts with a low note by orchestra, quickly followed by a choir melody. This melody is almost the same as the Gregorian-style chant from the [[Halo Theme]], but it has slightly different chords at the end of each phrase, giving it a more uplifting mood. The music rises, then at 1:10, drums start their section of ''soft-soft-loud'' beats. Later, low wind instruments play a few notes. Following is a section the same as a part of [[Farthest Outpost]], composing mainly of low wind, drums, and orchestra. After that, drums take over again, with orchestra playing background melody, in a tune that can be described as a remix of "[[UNSC In Amber Clad|In Amber Clad]]" from the [[Halo 2]] Soundtrack. At 4:00, a more minor melody takes over, mainly by piano. The piano melody continues to swell, then fade again. The melody speeds up at around 5:30, then slows again. The last note is played by high strings.
It starts with a low note by orchestra, quickly followed by a choir melody. This melody is almost the same as the Gregorian-style chant from the [[Halo Theme]], but it has slightly different chords at the end of each phrase, giving it a more uplifting mood. The music rises, then at 1:10, drums start their section of ''soft-soft-loud'' beats. Later, low wind instruments play a few notes. Following is a section the same as a part of [[Farthest Outpost]], composing mainly of low wind, drums, and orchestra. After that, drums take over again, with orchestra playing background melody, in a remix of [[Under Cover of Night]] with the [[In Amber Clad (Song)|In Amber Clad]] bassline. At 4:00, a more minor melody takes over, mainly by piano. The piano melody continues to swell, then fade again. The melody speeds up at around 5:30, then slows again. The last note is played by high strings.


This song is 5 minutes and 57 seconds long.  
This song is 5 minutes and 57 seconds long.  

Revision as of 00:13, March 6, 2009

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200px|right Roll Call is a song included in the Halo 3: Original Soundtrack. It is played during the credits, which the title is a reference to, and a part is played during the first cutscene on the level The Ark and end cutscene of the level The Covenant.

Song Description

It starts with a low note by orchestra, quickly followed by a choir melody. This melody is almost the same as the Gregorian-style chant from the Halo Theme, but it has slightly different chords at the end of each phrase, giving it a more uplifting mood. The music rises, then at 1:10, drums start their section of soft-soft-loud beats. Later, low wind instruments play a few notes. Following is a section the same as a part of Farthest Outpost, composing mainly of low wind, drums, and orchestra. After that, drums take over again, with orchestra playing background melody, in a remix of Under Cover of Night with the In Amber Clad bassline. At 4:00, a more minor melody takes over, mainly by piano. The piano melody continues to swell, then fade again. The melody speeds up at around 5:30, then slows again. The last note is played by high strings.

This song is 5 minutes and 57 seconds long. Template:Halo Music