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{{Music infobox | {{Music infobox | ||
| name = The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe | | name = The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe | ||
| | | yt = Pppn4TFT2YI | ||
| album = [[Halo: Original Soundtrack]] | | album = ''[[Halo: Original Soundtrack]]'' | ||
| composer = [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] | | composer = [[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]] | ||
| length = | | length = 2:26 | ||
| last = [[Ambient Wonder]] | | last = [[Ambient Wonder]] | ||
| next = [[Trace Amounts]] | | next = [[Trace Amounts]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe''' is the eighth track | '''The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe''' is the eighth track in ''[[Halo: Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
It is composed nearly entirely of percussion, only having a deep bass note towards the middle of the piece and some vocals at the end of the piece. The rest of the sound is produced by a combination of drums, auxiliary percussion and hand-clapping, which is usually unheard of in many tracks written for ''Halo''. | It is composed nearly entirely of percussion, only having a deep bass note towards the middle of the piece and some vocals at the end of the piece. The rest of the sound is produced by a combination of drums, auxiliary percussion and hand-clapping, which is usually unheard of in many tracks written for ''Halo''. | ||
The piece was primarily written by [[Michael Salvatori]] with additions from [[Martin O'Donnell]].{{Ref/ | The piece was primarily written by [[Michael Salvatori]] with additions from [[Martin O'Donnell]].{{Ref/YouTube|wytv7D9CcLc|Dee Bee Geek|Martin O'Donnell PLAYS Halo Combat Evolved! - NEVER seen before commentary!|D=1|M=6|Y=2020}} | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
The track can be heard: | The track can be heard: | ||
*In the level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'', when [[John-117]] finds the last group of Marines in the [[Forerunner]] structures. | *In the level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'' (Choir version), when [[John-117]] finds the last group of Marines in the [[Forerunner]] structures. | ||
*In the level ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]'', when John-117 comes to the [[Cartographer]] building for the first time. | *In the level ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]'', when John-117 comes to the [[Cartographer]] building for the first time. | ||
*In the level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'', briefly when John first commandeers an [[M808B Scorpion]] | *In the level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]'', briefly when John first commandeers an [[M808B Scorpion]] before encountering the tunnel entrance guarded by two {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}}s (The full choir version plays if John progresses to the tunnel without commandeering the [[M808B Scorpion]]), and when he battles the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}-wielding [[Sangheili Zealot]]. | ||
*In the level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]'', when John and the Marines are leaving the [[Flood containment facility]]. | *In the level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]'', when John and the Marines are leaving the [[Flood containment facility]]. | ||
*In the level ''[[Keyes]]'', when [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] orders John and [[Cortana]] to pull out. | *In the level ''[[Keyes]]'' (Choir version), when [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] orders John and [[Cortana]] to pull out. | ||
*In the level ''[[The Maw]]'', | *In the level ''[[The Maw]]'', after John destroys the first fusion reactor in engineering of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. | ||
== | ==Arrangements== | ||
The track has been arranged into the following: | |||
*''Into the Breach'' of [[More Than His Share]] as a remix in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]''. | *''Into the Breach'' of [[More Than His Share]] as a remix in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
*''[[Unless You Mean to Shoot]]'' in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack]]''. | *''[[Unless You Mean to Shoot]]'' in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack]]''. | ||
== | ==Production notes== | ||
*The name of the soundtrack is most likely in reference to the [[Halo Array]], as its near activation can be interpreted as a "Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe". The phrase is also that of the first | *The percussion in this track is similar to a rhythm motif that reoccurs in the soundtracks for [[wikipedia:Myth The Fallen Lords|''Myth'']] and [[wikipedia:Myth II Soulblighter|''Myth II'']], including ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7suyzEbPno The Watcher]'', ''[https://youtu.be/exbHYq9y78Q Into The Breach]'' (which coincidentally, is also the name of [[More Than His Share|a ''Halo 3: ODST'' track]]), ''[https://youtu.be/KjC5-uJWvhI A Murder Of Crows]'' and ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g362Q0fEiaE The Wall]''. | ||
*The continuing rhythm which plays for the entire length of the track is based on [http://youtu.be/HV42JK2Qe_Y?t=49s an onboard factory audition sequence] from the E-MU Protozoa expansion for the Proteus 2000 synthesizer. | |||
*Martin O'Donnell produced a variation of the piece utilizing hip-hop beats, but the piece was cut from the game. The piece was retroactively named ''"Seriously?"'',{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo/asset_thumb_viewer.aspx?at=55&cc=25| | *The track uses the following instruments and patches/samples:{{Ref/Site|D=21|M=6|Y=2021|URL= https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6ul0wsqq1oeqqOqqfx_9V4o7TxN6HvXB8RyHmNHPs4/edit?ts=5e8800a4#gid=0|Site=Google Sheets|Page=Mythic Restoration Project: Halo Patch List}} | ||
**E-MU Proteus 2000: | |||
***Protozoa ROM - 008-3 P3/Percussion 1 (Ethnic percussion) | |||
**Kurzweil K2500X | |||
***118 Cathedral Choir | |||
*The name of the soundtrack is most likely in reference to the [[Halo Array]], as its near activation can be interpreted as a "Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe". The phrase is also that of the first chapter title of the level ''Two Betrayals''. | |||
*Martin O'Donnell produced a variation of the piece utilizing hip-hop beats, but the piece was cut from the game. The piece was retroactively named ''"Seriously?"'',{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo/asset_thumb_viewer.aspx?at=55&cc=25|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo (Xbox) Soundtrack and Music}} and O'Donnell later implied that the piece did not survive the test of time.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=28|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo Music Outtakes Part 2: 6/26/2002 3:12 AM PDT}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Soundtrack|H1}} | {{Soundtrack|H1}} | ||
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The Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe is the eighth track in Halo: Original Soundtrack.
Overview[edit]
It is composed nearly entirely of percussion, only having a deep bass note towards the middle of the piece and some vocals at the end of the piece. The rest of the sound is produced by a combination of drums, auxiliary percussion and hand-clapping, which is usually unheard of in many tracks written for Halo.
The piece was primarily written by Michael Salvatori with additions from Martin O'Donnell.[1]
Appearances[edit]
The track can be heard:
- In the level Halo (Choir version), when John-117 finds the last group of Marines in the Forerunner structures.
- In the level The Silent Cartographer, when John-117 comes to the Cartographer building for the first time.
- In the level Assault on the Control Room, briefly when John first commandeers an M808B Scorpion before encountering the tunnel entrance guarded by two Zurdo-pattern Wraiths (The full choir version plays if John progresses to the tunnel without commandeering the M808B Scorpion), and when he battles the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle-wielding Sangheili Zealot.
- In the level 343 Guilty Spark, when John and the Marines are leaving the Flood containment facility.
- In the level Keyes (Choir version), when Captain Keyes orders John and Cortana to pull out.
- In the level The Maw, after John destroys the first fusion reactor in engineering of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.
Arrangements[edit]
The track has been arranged into the following:
- Into the Breach of More Than His Share as a remix in the Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack.
- Unless You Mean to Shoot in the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Original Soundtrack.
Production notes[edit]
- The percussion in this track is similar to a rhythm motif that reoccurs in the soundtracks for Myth and Myth II, including The Watcher, Into The Breach (which coincidentally, is also the name of a Halo 3: ODST track), A Murder Of Crows and The Wall.
- The continuing rhythm which plays for the entire length of the track is based on an onboard factory audition sequence from the E-MU Protozoa expansion for the Proteus 2000 synthesizer.
- The track uses the following instruments and patches/samples:[2]
- E-MU Proteus 2000:
- Protozoa ROM - 008-3 P3/Percussion 1 (Ethnic percussion)
- Kurzweil K2500X
- 118 Cathedral Choir
- E-MU Proteus 2000:
- The name of the soundtrack is most likely in reference to the Halo Array, as its near activation can be interpreted as a "Gun Pointed at the Head of the Universe". The phrase is also that of the first chapter title of the level Two Betrayals.
- Martin O'Donnell produced a variation of the piece utilizing hip-hop beats, but the piece was cut from the game. The piece was retroactively named "Seriously?",[3] and O'Donnell later implied that the piece did not survive the test of time.[4]
Sources[edit]
- ^ YouTube - Dee Bee Geek, Martin O'Donnell PLAYS Halo Combat Evolved! - NEVER seen before commentary! (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020)
- ^ Google Sheets, Mythic Restoration Project: Halo Patch List (Retrieved on Jun 21, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo (Xbox) Soundtrack and Music (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.net, Halo Music Outtakes Part 2: 6/26/2002 3:12 AM PDT (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
