Halo 4 OST Samples and Details Released
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Demoncarnotaur
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Im really liking it, and while it may not sound like 'Halo', it sounds good and Halo like. I just really hope the Halo theme sneaks its way in, even if it is very subtle such as the way it snuck into the ODST and Reach score.
Doug Heffernan
Member
I like it.
It still has the tribal drums and guitar riffs which are a staple for the Halo soundtrack.
It still has the tribal drums and guitar riffs which are a staple for the Halo soundtrack.
metareferential
Member
I really like it.
Some of it feels like Uncharted in space, anyone else got this feeling? Especially the first segment of To Galaxy.
Some of it feels like Uncharted in space, anyone else got this feeling? Especially the first segment of To Galaxy.
Mister Negative
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Reminded me more of Mass Effect.
APZonerunner
Member
Amazing. Looking forward to the soundtrack more than the game.
show me your skeleton
Member
the last third of 'to galaxy' is immense, love it.
brandonh83
Banned
Awakening would be a lot better without the consistent percussion IMO which just gives it a really cheap, mediocre feel.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
As other have said above, I am getting both a Mass Effect and Uncharted vibe from some of these pieces.. I like em, I just hope they will hit the high points that Martys music did.
Also, I forgot to mention that I love the idea of the Remix album:
"The Halo 4 Soundtrack is destined to become the most successful selling gaming soundtrack ever. Microsoft / Xbox will be shortly announcing a ground breaking collaboration between Halo 4 composer / producer Neil Davidge of Massive Attack fame and 16 of the world s most renowned electronica remixers including Skrillex vs Knife Party, Sander Van Doorn, Gui Boratto, Caspa, DJ Skee, Bobby Tank, Matt Lange and Apocalyptica to mention a few. The Halo 4 game and Halo 4 Soundtrack are global priority releases for Microsoft / Xbox and the OST will be released on October 22nd, two weeks before the game release on Nov 6th 2012. There will be a fully strategized global PR campaign co-ordinated by Edelman PR and highlights include a global Halo 4 remix app competition launched in September 2012 in conjunction with Soundcloud, Facebook and Xbox. The Halo Waypoint website (http://halo.xbox.com) will place and prioritise a pre order microsite which sees monthly traffic of over 1.2 million unique user per month. Also + 6 exclusive free download remixes via a unique redemption voucher including 3 remixes and 3 Neil Davidge tracks from the Halo 4 Game"
We are really in for some nice treats.. I do like the sample tracks we heard, though the heavy guitar on the Cortana track was a bit much..
Also, I forgot to mention that I love the idea of the Remix album:
"The Halo 4 Soundtrack is destined to become the most successful selling gaming soundtrack ever. Microsoft / Xbox will be shortly announcing a ground breaking collaboration between Halo 4 composer / producer Neil Davidge of Massive Attack fame and 16 of the world s most renowned electronica remixers including Skrillex vs Knife Party, Sander Van Doorn, Gui Boratto, Caspa, DJ Skee, Bobby Tank, Matt Lange and Apocalyptica to mention a few. The Halo 4 game and Halo 4 Soundtrack are global priority releases for Microsoft / Xbox and the OST will be released on October 22nd, two weeks before the game release on Nov 6th 2012. There will be a fully strategized global PR campaign co-ordinated by Edelman PR and highlights include a global Halo 4 remix app competition launched in September 2012 in conjunction with Soundcloud, Facebook and Xbox. The Halo Waypoint website (http://halo.xbox.com) will place and prioritise a pre order microsite which sees monthly traffic of over 1.2 million unique user per month. Also + 6 exclusive free download remixes via a unique redemption voucher including 3 remixes and 3 Neil Davidge tracks from the Halo 4 Game"
We are really in for some nice treats.. I do like the sample tracks we heard, though the heavy guitar on the Cortana track was a bit much..
Syphon Filter
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sounds bad and nothing like halo.marty is much better.
angelkimne
Member
Yeah.This makes me very
I understand why it isnt in Reach or ODST, those weren't MC stories. But this is MCs story. It should be in there.
Its not as if the franchise bombed like the last Superman Movie and they need to redo everything. The theme is the theme. You don't fucking take that out!
The return of the Halo theme would potentially make for one of the most powerful moments in the game, especially if it was used sparingly.... right at the end, maybe.
It's not just a weird decision that Davidge is making, to totally abandon his inheritance -- it's a bad one.
I can understand why he'd want to start afresh, stylistically, but this is still Halo 4... blargh... at least the new material is 10x better than what most other VG composers manage.
It sounds good, I guess, but I'll have to see how it fits within the game. Revival was the standout for me as it was the closest to a Halo type soundtrack. I guess that's my biggest concern with this music, even though it sounds good, you don't necessarily recognize it as Halo music unless you were told. Marty's work was always recognizable and you always knew you were listening to Halo music. I'm keeping an open mind though and will wait to play the game before judging.
$75, however, for the SE OST is a freaking rip off IMO.
$75, however, for the SE OST is a freaking rip off IMO.
Demoncarnotaur
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Eh, I don't agree, I think the old theme has its place with Master Chief and Cortana.
Also, from the e3 demos (potential spoilers):
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gGHHsh1zl5U/T9DDaEYjy6I/AAAAAAAAD5o/O6CngCsvI8o/s1600/MainMenuH4.png
Seems like a "Halo" theme still has its place, so hopefully it returns.
Seems like a "Halo" theme still has its place, so hopefully it returns.
Yeah, this campaign will be fucking awesome.
Special limited edition with a vinyl? Seems about right to me.
InvincibleAgent
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Sounds ok. Still Haloish. A bit boring IMO.
So you folks want the poor guy to go in there and not do his own work, his own way?
You'd like him to just block his creativity and try to copy Marty's work?
Everything in Halo 4 is being made from scratch. Whole new team with new ideas. Let them do their own thing.
It doesn't need to sound like Halo to be good or enjoyable.
You'd like him to just block his creativity and try to copy Marty's work?
Everything in Halo 4 is being made from scratch. Whole new team with new ideas. Let them do their own thing.
It doesn't need to sound like Halo to be good or enjoyable.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
The problem is that some of the sounds, (like from the latest video in the other thread) just sound like generic rip-offs. Like that Back to the future sample in the beginning of the last video.
Im all for him making the soundtrack his own style, but man, im not watching Back to the future either.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Heck, I'm lovin' it. And now I go to Mcdonalds.
I am sure it will find it's signature theme, like the series did with Marty's Halo theme.
Solid warrior
Banned
I miss Marty even more. but I'll hold my judgement until I can play the game and listen to the music in context.
dangerbyrnes
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no, i don't think anyone is saying that. the halo theme is a major part of halo's identity, especially for a game that is a direct continuation of the original trilogy. this would be like a James Bond movie not featuring the signature theme. (even though im sure that's happened) even the movie Casino Royale, which was pretty much a reboot of the entire franchise had the theme at the very end.
I want every other part of the soundtrack to be unique, i'd even be fine with him changing up the theme to match the tone of the rest of the game, but in my opinion it has to be in there, or i'll be very dissapointed.
GodfatherX
Member
I have loved every bit of music that we have heard so far, im sure that will continue when i get home and can listen to these samples
Silly.Mikey
Banned
I agree.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Bingo.
les papillons sexuels
Banned
I like the soundtrack but it feels like a departure. It's very cluttered and electronic compared to the very simple orchestrated pieces that marty produced. It lacks the stoic nature, the sense of grandure and wonder attached to what halo was/is. I think the original theme really set the tone for the series, the religious conotations with the monks, but also the mystery of what halo was, then you had the really enegertic scores that kinda set the tone for gameplay.
This seems a bit more all over the place, but, with the right direction i think it'll be interesting.
This seems a bit more all over the place, but, with the right direction i think it'll be interesting.
WickedCobra03
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This. I really don;t even want to listen to the clips now so I don't ruin the game, but jesus, no Marty or Martin is not making me super confident. Halo 3: ODST is the bestest Halo soundtrack ever (yes I think it beats the original score which I love to no end). Over the years, I have found I play videogames more for their soundtracks and atmosphere than "gameplay". MGS3, Half Life 2, Halo, Zelda, Super Meat Boy were all games I got more out of the ambiance of the narrative, atmosphere or music than I did anything else out of them.
This really just feels generic... Its not terrible, just nothing that I could hum 10 years down the road.
Vire
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Interesting points in this post but it's tough to judge a soundtrack based off a few samples.
Here's an unreleased track that has that sense of mystery you are looking for I think:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auuOQws_TjA&sns=em
I can see this being played as you walk out to a wide open expanse on the new planet Requiem. It's full of mystery and wonder but also has a tinge of something far more sinister.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Just posted this in the Halo OT but because apparently we are now talking about Half Life 2 in there I'll move over here:
Just catching up with the soundtrack...it is good. It is not Marty's work which is both good and bad. Also, my favorite song is still from that old preview. This one.
I want to get the LE soundtrack but 75 is a little steep considering I plan on buying the LE game as well as both controllers.
With Reach I bought the Legendary Edition, the console, the headset, and three controllers. That was way too much money. Probably around $800.
Just catching up with the soundtrack...it is good. It is not Marty's work which is both good and bad. Also, my favorite song is still from that old preview. This one.
I want to get the LE soundtrack but 75 is a little steep considering I plan on buying the LE game as well as both controllers.
With Reach I bought the Legendary Edition, the console, the headset, and three controllers. That was way too much money. Probably around $800.
Yeah, I still like that piece a lot more than any of this new stuff - however, Awakening is quite nice. I'll have to listen to all of it in context before I pass judgement, though.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
Oh absolutely man, i'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it!! Imagine MC just walking out some broken ass ship for the final battle at the end and that good old theme just starts....god damn you cant beat that shit! Hopefully SOMEONE at 343i will realize this.
Totally agree. That would be simply fantastic!
7he Talon
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Though it's still early days... I like the previous Halos and Martys work much better. So far from what I've heard of Halo 4, it doesn't have the same epic-grand orchestrated feel that previous Halos (specifically Halo 3) had. Like someone said before, it's too electronic for me.