Halo 4: the soundtrack in arrival and taste of music
The soundtrack for Halo 4 and a special remix album coming October 22
In addition to the soundtrack by Neil Davidge, famous Djs like DJ Skee, Sander Van Doorn, Apocalyptica, Hundred Waters and others will contribute to the first Halo Remix Album as part of a Special Limited Edition of the game
Microsoft and 343 Industries along with 7 Hz Productions announced today that Halo 4 soundtrack, produced by composer Neil Davidge of Massive Attack, will be available online and in stores from October 22. The disc, which contains 15 tracks for over 75 minutes of great music, represents the first time a new composer takes over the musical themes of the game since the launch of the first Halo over 10 years ago.
The box-set of 2 discs of Halo 4 will be in a special numbered Edition, limited and will contain the Halo 4 Remix Album, produced by Neil Davidge along with 14 of the most famous electronic music artists, including DJ Skee, Sander Van Doorn, Gui Boratto, Caspa, Apocalyptica, Hundred Waters and others. The remix project is a prime example of how a video game can attract names so famous in the world of electronic music, leading to new levels a franchise which has sold over 43 million copies worldwide and generated revenue for 3 billion.
"It's an honor to compose and produce the soundtrack to Halo 4" said Davidge. "I'm very proud of how are you managing your music and have had a chance to evolve large legacy represented by Halo. Be able to collaborate with so many musical talents on various remix was really a great opportunity to see how other interpreters can reimagine what you've created. "
Taking advantage of the musical environment, Davidge and his production company involved famous producers like DJ Skee, Caspa, Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan, Gui Boratto, KOAN Sound, Matt Lange, Andrew Bayer, Norin & Rad, Alvin Risk, Bobby Tank, Maor Levi and Hundred Waters, irrespective of the cornerstones of rock like Apocalyptica and former guitarist of the Smashing Pumpkins ' James Ihato create a remix disc 14 tracks based on original soundtrack (examples available on Halo Waypoint ).
"I'm always a fan of Halo and when I heard the epic compositions by Neil for Halo 4 I was really impressed," said DJ Skee. "When I had the opportunity to remix and add my style, I wanted to create something epic but, at the same time, linked to the original composition and Halo 4".
"Halo 4" Original Soundtrack (available in CD and digital)
- The soundtrack for Halo 4 contains 15 tracks producer Neil Davidge, co-author and producer of Massive Attack.
- Working in collaboration with 343 Industries, Davidge has put together a group that includes 16 among tenors and basses, more masculine women singers of 10 London Bulgarian Choir and an orchestra consisting of 50 items to get a result equal to a Hollywood blobkbuster.
- Additionally, fans who purchase a physical copy of the soundtrack will receive a voucher for the free download of 3 exclusive remixes and 3 additional tracks not included on the album Davidge but featured in the game. These tracks are only available by purchasing the CD.
"Halo 4" Original Soundtrack List (CD & digital):
- Awakening
- Belly Of The Beast
- Requiem
- Legacy
- Faithless
- Nemesis
- Haven
- Ascendancy
- Solace
- To Galaxy
- Immaterial
- 117
- Arrival
- Revival
- Green And Blue
"Halo 4" Special Digital Original Soundtrack
- The Special Digital Original Soundtrack features the entire original soundtrack, a digital booklet and 6 bonus remix tracks composed by Neil Davidge and remixed in this way: "To Galaxy (Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix)," "Awakening (Gui Boratto Remix)," "Revival (DJ Skee & THX Remix)," "Ascendancy (Caspa Remix)," "Requiem" (Bobby Tank Remix) and "The Beauty of Cortana (Apocalyptica vs. Neil Davidge Remix). "
"Halo 4" Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set
- Available to book from today, the Halo 4 Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set includes:
- "Halo 4" Original Soundtrack
- "Halo 4" 14-track remix album
- An exclusive "Making of ' Halo 4 ' Music" DVD containing over 70 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and recording sessions for Abbey Road
- An exclusive hardback book on the Making of the music of Halo 4 containing the notes by Neil Davidge, along with photos and artwork
- An art print signed by Neil Davidge
- A color image on paper of Master Chief and Cortana within an exclusive bag
- Avatar t-shirts available exclusively
- The first 5000 orders will be individually numbered in a limited series and personalized by Neil Davidge
- For reservations: http://halowaypoint.com/halo4soundtrack
"Halo 4" Remix Album Track List:
- Awakening – Gui Boratto Remix
- Green And Blue – KOAN Sound Remix
- Requiem – Bobby Tank Remix
- Ascendancy – Caspa Remix
- To Galaxy-Sander Van Doorn & Julian Jordan Remix
- Haven – Hundred Waters Remix
- Revival – DJ Skee & THX Remix
- Ascendancy – Matt Lange Remix
- Nemesis – Alvin Risk Remix
- Solace-Maor Levi Remix
- Arrival – Norin & Rad Remix
- Green And Blue – Andrew Bayer Remix
- Foreshadow – James Iha Remix
- The Beauty Of Cortana – Apocalyptica vs. Neil Davidge Remix
All scores will be released by new musical partner of Microsoft, 7 Hz Productions and its affiliates: 19 October Australia & New Zealand (7 Hz/Sony Music); 22 October UK & Eire, Europe and Japan (Essential), USA & Canada, South America (The End/RED).