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{{quote|This is a more character-driven piece, and its also about a planet that everyone knows will fall, and falls to the [[Covenant]]. So it's a more somber, more visceral introduction to the game that we're making.|[[Martin O'Donnell]] <ref>[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/27382 '''1UP.com''': ''Halo Reach VGA Interview'']</ref>}}
{{quote|This is a more character-driven piece, and its also about a planet that everyone knows will fall, and falls to the [[Covenant]]. So its a more somber, more visceral introduction to the game then we're making.|[[Martin O'Donnell]]<ref>[http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/27382 '''1UP.com''': ''Halo Reach VGA Interview'']</ref>}}
The '''[[Halo: Reach]] Original Soundtrack''' was released in stores September 28, 2010,<ref name="8/27/10">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082710 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 8/27/10'']</ref> and was distributed via iTunes and Sumthing Digital on September 14.<ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a276101/halo-reach-music-cd-coming-next-week.html '''Digital Spy''': ''Halo: Reach' music CD coming next week'']</ref> There are a total of 20 tracks in the two-disk set comprising a total of 67 minutes worth of music.<ref>[https://www.sumthingdigital.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=4811 '''Sumthing Digital''': ''Halo Reach: Original Soundtrack'']</ref>
The '''Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack''' was released in stores September 28, 2010, and was distributed via iTunes and Sumthing Digital on September 14.<ref name="8/27/10">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082710 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 8/27/10'']</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/news/a276101/halo-reach-music-cd-coming-next-week.html '''Digital Spy''': ''Halo: Reach' music CD coming next week'']</ref> There are a total of 20 tracks in the two-disk set.<ref>[https://www.sumthingdigital.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumid=4811 '''Sumthing Digital''': ''Halo Reach: Original Soundtrack'']</ref>


The ''Reach'' OST will also be the last time O'Donnell and Salvatori collaborate and compose original music for a ''Halo'' game.<ref name="8/27/10"/>
The soundtrack was composed by Martin O'Donnell and [[Michael Salvatori]] with help from Stan LePard and [[C. Paul Johnson]] <ref>[http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/707716/Interview-with-Bungies-Marty-ODonnell.html '''G4TV''': ''G4TV: Interview with Bungie's Marty O'Donnell'']</ref>, and published by [[wikipedia:Sumthing Distribution|Sumthing Distribution]].
 
The ''Halo:Reach'' Soundtrack marks the final time composers Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori collaborate and compose original music for a ''Halo'' game.<ref name="8/27/10"/> In a press release, Martin O'Donnell referred to the soundtrack as "... the culmination of our efforts".<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/sumthing-else-releasing-halo-reach-soundtrack/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fjoystiq+%28Joystiq%29 '''Joystiq''': ''Sumthing Else releasing Halo: Reach soundtrack'']</ref>


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==Background==
==Track listing==
The soundtrack was composed by [[C. Paul Johnson]], [[wikipedia:Ivan Ives|Ivan Ives]], [[Martin O'Donnell]], and [[Michael Salvatori]], and published by [[wikipedia:Sumthing Distribution|Sumthing Distribution]]. In a press release, O'Donnell called it a "culmination of our efforts". <ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/14/sumthing-else-releasing-halo-reach-soundtrack/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fjoystiq+%28Joystiq%29 '''Joystiq''': ''Sumthing Else releasing Halo: Reach soundtrack'']</ref>
 
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* '''Original composition:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
* '''Sound design:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
* '''Arrangement:''' Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
* '''Label:''' Sumthing Else Musicworks
* '''Performance:''' Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Stan LePard, C. Paul Johnson, North West Symphonia, Chorale


==Review and Reception==
==Trivia==
Upon release online, the soundtrack held the #1 spot on Amazon’s MP3 Soundtracks chart and the #3 position on iTunes.<ref name="g4tv">[http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/707727/halo-reach-soundtrack-review.html '''G4TV''': ''Halo: Reach Soundtrack Review'']</ref> G4TV stated that it was "''like a well placed sniper round through a CQB helmet, the soundtrack album for Halo: Reach is bang on target as a listening experience; enjoyable from start to finish.''"<ref name="g4tv"/>
*The Halo:Reach Soundtrack is one of two soundtracks that do not directly include the [[Halo Theme]]; the other being the [[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack|Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack]].
*"''Both Ways (Remix)''" is not the original version of the song, but rather a remix. It is unknown if the original version will ever be released.
*There are two known songs - "''Uphill, Both Ways''" [a remix of the ''Both Ways (Remix)''] and "''Lone Wolf''" - that do not make it onto the official soundtrack, but appear as MP3 files down-loadable through [[Bungie]]'s [http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=55 website].


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Revision as of 02:02, November 1, 2010

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Halo: Reach Soundtrack cover art.

"This is a more character-driven piece, and its also about a planet that everyone knows will fall, and falls to the Covenant. So it's a more somber, more visceral introduction to the game that we're making."
Martin O'Donnell [1]

The Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack was released in stores September 28, 2010,[2] and was distributed via iTunes and Sumthing Digital on September 14.[3] There are a total of 20 tracks in the two-disk set comprising a total of 67 minutes worth of music.[4]

The soundtrack was composed by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori with help from Stan LePard and C. Paul Johnson [5], and published by Sumthing Distribution.

The Halo:Reach Soundtrack marks the final time composers Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori collaborate and compose original music for a Halo game.[2] In a press release, Martin O'Donnell referred to the soundtrack as "... the culmination of our efforts".[6]

Track listing

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  • Original composition: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
  • Sound design: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
  • Arrangement: Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori
  • Label: Sumthing Else Musicworks
  • Performance: Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, Stan LePard, C. Paul Johnson, North West Symphonia, Chorale

Trivia

  • The Halo:Reach Soundtrack is one of two soundtracks that do not directly include the Halo Theme; the other being the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack.
  • "Both Ways (Remix)" is not the original version of the song, but rather a remix. It is unknown if the original version will ever be released.
  • There are two known songs - "Uphill, Both Ways" [a remix of the Both Ways (Remix)] and "Lone Wolf" - that do not make it onto the official soundtrack, but appear as MP3 files down-loadable through Bungie's website.

Sources

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