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* Volume 1 also included an excerpt of the [[Covenant]] [[Writ of Union]].
* Volume 1 also included an excerpt of the [[Covenant]] [[Writ of Union]].
* Volume 2 also included an excerpt of the Covenant [[Ratification Parley]].
* Volume 2 also included an excerpt of the Covenant [[Ratification Parley]].
* When played in reverse, the "Destroyers Invocation" part of [[Mausoleum Suite]] on Volume 2 plays a cryptic message from what is thought to be the [[Gravemind]], but could in truth be many people/AI.<ref>http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5067985657980184442&q=mausoleum+suite&total=17&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0</ref>
* When played in [[Reversed Messages|reverse]], the "Destroyers Invocation" part of [[Mausoleum Suite]] on Volume 2 plays a cryptic message from what is thought to be the [[Gravemind]].
** The "Infected" movement seemingly contains reversed vocals as well, it is unknown whether there is a message hidden here or if they are just part of the music.
* There are several extra tracks not included in either of the two Halo 2 OST's, and can only be heard during gameplay, some of these are:
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez_glg1Yh6E Metropolis (Bridge)] - Played when halfway across the bridge at the beginning of [[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]. This is an altered version of the MJOLNIR Mix track, focusing on the instrumental side.
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjFdrB6gi4k Metropolis (Finale)] - Played at the end of [[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]] during the [[Scarab]] battle. Another altered version of the MJOLNIR Mix, this one, focusing on the guitar.
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i_TTUhkN9A Delta Halo (Landing)] - Played during the Warthog sequence on [[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]]. This track is obviously a remix of [[In Amber Clad (Song)|In Amber Clad]], but is shorter than its counterpart.
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc1xgOMS63M Sacred Icon (Final Drop)] - Played when dropping down the final piston on [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]]. This is an altered version of the last part of [[Sacred Icon Suite]]. It is also played on [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] when you first encounter the [[Heretic Leader]].
**[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFxRAurzH5k Quarantine Zone (Drumrun)] - Played in the [[Sentinel]] factory on [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]]. As it's name implies, this track is focused on the drum section. This was also featured in the "Another Day At the Beach" podcast.
** There's another "lost song" played in Commons Area B-01 on [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]], as well as several minor variations of the soundtrack songs in-game (eg: a more instrumental version of [[Earth City]] on [[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]], an alternate version of "Cortege" from [[Sacred Icon Suite]] on [[Regret]], and the variation of [[Heretic, Hero]] played during the [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]] elevator sequence) .
**There is also an eerie choral background on [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] in the hangar bay.


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Cover art for the Halo 2: Original Soundtrack, Volume 2.
Cover Art, Volume 2

The Halo 2: Original Soundtrack was composed and produced by Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori, with a few tracks by Incubus. While the Halo: Original Soundtrack was released in a one format, the Halo 2: Original Soundtrack was split into two volumes, which were released almost two years apart. Volume 1 was released on November 9th, 2004 and Volume 2 was released on April 25th, 2006. Rather than keep the medley form from the Halo: Original Soundtrack, the Halo 2: Original Soundtrack focused more on suites with different chapters, similar to movements in a symphony. Unlike the Halo: Original Soundtrack, the Halo 2: Original Soundtrack focuses more on heavy guitar riffs and beats as evident in the re-designed Halo Theme- Mjolnir Mix. As such, O'Donnell brought in several bands and guitarists (such as Incubus and Breaking Benjamin) to help compose the songs.

Volume 2 of the soundtrack differs greatly from Volume 1 in the presentation and form of the songs. While Volume 1 is made up in a "movement" form, Volume 2 focuses heavily on suites. As stated on the Volume 2 inlay card, Martin O'Donnell details why he chose to use this structure: "I decided to use a "suite" structure that corresponds to the chapters within the game. In a sense, by listening to this soundtrack, you will hear the musical representation of the story of Halo 2."

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, Steve Vai, Breaking Benjamin, Incubus, Hoobastank, Nile Rodgers, Nataraj, Daniel Estrin

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