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'''Luck''' is a song included in the [[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]. The song plays only once, during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[Arrival (level)|Arrival]].
'''Luck''' is the first track (Disc 1 Track 1) of the ''[[Halo 3: Original Soundtrack]]'' and plays during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' campaign level ''[[Arrival]]''.  


The song starts with a light melody of wind instruments and high strings, later joined by the choir. The melody then comes to a dramatic climax, similar to the climax of the [[High Charity Suite|High Charity theme]] from ''[[Halo 2]]''. Near the end, wind once again takes the melody, which, after a climax of dissonant strings, is replaced by the distinctive piano chord melody that recurs later throughout the soundtrack.
==Overview==
The music starts with a light melody of wind instruments and high strings, later joined by the choir. The melody repeats, with the choir The melody then comes to a dramatic climax. Low strings take over, playing a somber melody. High strings and vocals return to join in together for a hopeful melody. Unaccompanied, the high strings plays the five-note E Dorian melody in legato - the melody was featured prominent as part of ''[[Finish the Fight]]'', which was played during the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Halo 3 announcement trailer|announcement trailer]]. Near the end, woodwind once again takes the melody, which, after a climax of dissonant strings, is replaced by the distinctive five-note E Dorian melody, this time played in piano chords.  


It runs for 3 minutes and 25.244 seconds (3:25.244).
The opening wind instruments and high strings were later featured in the track ''[[Legend]]''.


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
*This song continues the tradition of classical violins being heard at the beginning of all three games in the trilogy.
The name alludes to [[Cortana]]'s opening dialogue regarding [[John-117]]'s exceptional luck.
*Part of this song is heard again in [[Legend (song)|Legend]].


{{Halo Music}}
{{Soundtrack|H3}}
[[Category:Halo 3 OST]]

Latest revision as of 19:52, December 10, 2023

Luck

Album:

Halo 3: Original Soundtrack

Composer(s):

Martin O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori

Length:

03:24

Next:

Released

 

Luck is the first track (Disc 1 Track 1) of the Halo 3: Original Soundtrack and plays during the Halo 3 campaign level Arrival.

Overview[edit]

The music starts with a light melody of wind instruments and high strings, later joined by the choir. The melody repeats, with the choir The melody then comes to a dramatic climax. Low strings take over, playing a somber melody. High strings and vocals return to join in together for a hopeful melody. Unaccompanied, the high strings plays the five-note E Dorian melody in legato - the melody was featured prominent as part of Finish the Fight, which was played during the Halo 3 announcement trailer. Near the end, woodwind once again takes the melody, which, after a climax of dissonant strings, is replaced by the distinctive five-note E Dorian melody, this time played in piano chords.

The opening wind instruments and high strings were later featured in the track Legend.

Production notes[edit]

The name alludes to Cortana's opening dialogue regarding John-117's exceptional luck.