Album Description
Original Score Composed and Produced By Martin ODonnell and Michael Salvatori. Album Produced by Nile Rodgers. Executive Producer Sandy Ting.
The Long Awaited Halo 2 Volume Two!!
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Unlike its predecessor, Halo 2, Vol. 1, this sequel doesnt offer any tracks by the likes of Breaking Benjamin or Incubus, though guitarist Steve Vai returns for a hilariously histrionic cameo on "Reclaimer" and Sumthing Else label boss (and Chic leader) Nile Rodgers remains on board as producer. Structuring the CD around a narrative-driven series of multi-part suites (though the track listing identifies the suites themselves and you cant go directly to a favorite sub-part), composers Martin ODonnell and Michael Salvatori show that when it comes to setting a mood, games composers dont have to fear comparisons with their Hollywood brethren. Things, for instance, get appropriately creepy on the "Destroyers Provocation" part of "Mausoleum Suite." The main problem is that things sometimes sound too cheaply synthetic, as in "Unyielding." But considering were dealing with a video game, the irony may not be lost on the fans. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Rate Points :4.5
Binding :Audio CD
Label :Sumthing Else
Manufacturer :Sumthing Else
MPN :2018
ProductGroup :Music
Studio :Sumthing Else
Publisher :Sumthing Else
UPC :669311201829
EAN :0669311201829
Price :$15.98USD
Lowest Price :$6.99USD
Customer ReviewsIf you are a fan of Halo and its music...
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
You will want this CD! Most of the music you hear in the game is a shortened version of the score that was written! It is an eclectic mix of contemporary rock with a classical flair! I strongly recommend this to music lovers as well as gamers that enjoy Halo!
H2 orchestra music rocks
Rating Point :4 Helpful Point :0
If you enjoyed the game, this music will bring back great memories. This is all the classical music, so its much different, and in my opinion much better, than Vol. 1. Definitely worth the money if youre a fan of the game and music.
First one was better
Rating Point :3 Helpful Point :0
Im a huge fan of the first CD so bought the second... It has some great tracks but overall I thought that the first one was better.
Why wasnt this on the fist album?
Rating Point :2 Helpful Point :0
It is curious that the Halo 2 soundtrack was broken into two separate CDs in the first place, instead of just the 4 songs from the major bands that werent part of the game. If you are true fan and just have to have all the music, drop the 10-12 bucks (new). Otherwise, I much prefer the music from Halo I.
Good soundtrack
Rating Point :5 Helpful Point :0
This is a great compilation of music from Halo 2. It stays true to the actual game which had tons of great music in it. Defenitely one of the better soundtracks out there.