Editing The Package (music)

{{Title|The Package}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{disambig header|the soundtrack|other uses|The Package (disambiguation)}}
{{Music infobox
 | name       = The Package
 | yt      = xerh5UO42KM
 | album      = [[Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack]]
 | composer   = 
*[[Martin O'Donnell]] and [[Michael Salvatori]]
*Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori, and [[Stan LePard]] {{C|''Torch and Burn''}}
 | length     = 6:56
 | last       = [[New Alexandria (music)|New Alexandria]]
 | next       = [[The Pillar of Autumn (music)|The Pillar of Autumn]]
 }}

'''The Package''' is the ninth track (Disc 2 Track 2) included in ''[[Halo: Reach Original Soundtrack]]'', and plays mainly in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' campaign level ''[[The Package]]''. It is composed of ''Return'' (0:00-0:57), ''Simple Things'' (0:57-1:56),
''Torch and Burn'' (1:56-2:59), ''Descent'' (2:59-3:32), ''Time to Dance'' (3:32-5:19), and ''Say the Words'' (5:19-6:56).

==Overview==
===Return===
''Return'' (0:57) is a shortened and strings-only version of the later track ''[[Ghosts and Glass]]''. The piece plays in the opening cinematic.

===Simple Things===
''Simple Things'' (0:59) features twinkling effects and synth ambience. The piece plays when [[SPARTAN-B312|Noble Six]] eliminates the [[Covenant]] forces that were occupying [[Farragut Station]]. 

===Torch and Burn===
''Torch and Burn'' (1:03) features a heavy melody by low strings with high strings accompaniment. The melody builds up in suspense before ending with a climax. The piece plays after Noble Six has destroyed the two [[Type-38 Tyrant]]s in [[Airview Base]].

===Descent===
''Descent'' (0:33) features synth ambience, accompanied by muted percussion from the opening of ''Lone Wolf'' (from the earlier track ''[[Winter Contingency (music)|Winter Contingency]]''). The piece plays when [[NOBLE Team]] enter [[SWORD Base]] through the maintenance shaft.

===Time to Dance===
''Time to Dance'' (1:47) opens with a drumroll and a lively high strings melody. Low strings join in harmony, playing the melody in repeat. Brass join in with the melody of ''Kat's Plan'' (from the earlier track ''[[Long Night of Solace (music)|Long Night of Solace]]''), even briefly evoking the Gregorian chant from ''[[Halo Theme]]''. The piece ends with a return to the original melody. The piece, though omitting the brass section, plays during the final wave of Covenant attack outside [[Catherine Halsey]]'s lab.

===Say the Words===
''Say the Words'' (1:37) opens with ambience on strings, which leads to a full reprise of ''[[Keep What You Steal]]'' (from ''[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]''), though omitting the original four-note ending. The piece plays in the ending cinematic, up until Noble Six receives the [[Armored matrix]] from Halsey.

==Production notes==
*Composition of ''Time to Dance'' began as a second idea from ''"Ideas3"''. O'Donnell noted that, like progressive rock music which inspired the piece, the melody can "become a bit tedious". He also noted the final melody sounded similar to the [[Wikipedia:Theme from Mission: Impossible|Theme from ''Mission: Impossible'']].{{Ref/YouTube|QYE02nTHKdU|Martin O'Donnell|Reach Music Inception Pt1|Y=2020|M=11|D=30}}
*According to Martin O'Donnell, it was Cinematic Lead [[CJ Cowan]] who suggested using a reprise of ''Keep What You Steal'' as the background track for Cortana's appearance.{{Ref|''Halo: Reach'' Legendary Edition Developer Commentary}}
*The name ''Return'' alludes to [[NOBLE Team]] returning to [[SWORD Base]] after their previous mission to defend it in the level ''[[ONI: Sword Base]]''.
*The name ''Simple Things'' is a reference to the conversation between [[Jun-A266]] and [[Emile-A239]] on the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] sending NOBLE Team to SWORD Base for "''a simple demo-op''".
*The name ''Torch and Burn'' is a direct quote of NOBLE Team's original mission to SWORD Base.
*The name ''Descent'' alludes to NOBLE Team moving underground to the caverns containing the [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel]]. Ironically, the piece plays when NOBLE Team is moving upwards to the interior of SWORD Base.
*The piece ''Time to Dance'' share its name with [[Overture (Halo 3: ODST)#Time to Dance|another musical piece]] included in ''[[Halo 3: ODST Original Soundtrack]]''.
*The name ''Say the Words'' is a direct quote from Doctor Halsey when handing the armored matrix to SPARTAN-B312. Drawing parallel between Noble Six and [[John-117]], both this piece and ''Keep What You Steal'' play in their respective games when Cortana is retrieved by a [[Spartan]].

==Sources==
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