What Once was Lost

What Once was Lost is the eleventh soundtrack piece included in the Halo: Original Soundtrack.

Overview

Played in levels featuring the Flood, the piece adds to the tension the player feels before and after discovering the Flood. It primarily uses swamp noises such as animal cries, with undertones to add to the suspense. The soundtrack itself creates much of tension to suit the dark, scary and eerie moods of the levels. The piece is remastered into Unfortunate Discovery in the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary: Original Soundtrack.

Appearances

The track can be heard:

• During the exterior portion of the level 343 Guilty Spark.
• During a portion of Keyes.

Trivia

The title of the piece is probably allude the Flood and signifies its return to the galaxy.