Microsoft and 343 Industries
in conjunction with new soundtrack partner 7Hz Productions, announce The
"Halo 4" Original Soundtrack (OST) produced by
composer Neil Davidge of Massive Attack. The
soundtrack will be available online and in stores on Oct.22.
The "Halo 4" Original Soundtrack,
features 15 tracks and over 75 minutes of unique music and marks the first
time a new composer has taken the reins for the iconic series' musical
score since the launch of the original "Halo" game more than a
decade ago.
The "Halo 4" individually numbered and limited Special Edition
2-Disc Box Set will consist of the "Halo 4" Remix
Album, produced by Davidge in tandem with fourteen of the world's
most renowned electronica producers and artists, including DJ Skee,
Sander Van Doorn, Gui Boratto, Caspa, Apocalyptica, Hundred Waters, James
Iha, and more. A first for the "Halo" franchise, the landmark
remix project is a premier example of a video game drawing from the breadth
and caliber of talent in the electronica music world, breaking new ground
for the blockbuster franchise that has sold over 43 million game copies
worldwide and generated nearly $3 billion in revenue.
"It was an honor to compose and produce the
'Halo 4' score," said Davidge. "I am so proud of
the way the OST has turned out and to have had the opportunity to evolve
the great legacy of 'Halo' music. To be able to then collaborate with these
talented DJ's and musicians on various remixes was a real bonus as it is
always fun and interesting to see how others interpret and reimagine what
you have created."
Pushing the musical envelope, Davidge and his production
company enlisted popular electronica producers 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, in addition to rock maestros Apocalyptica andex-Smashing
Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, to create a 14-track
remix disk based on the Original Soundtrack. When approached to work with
Davidge, these artists not only took his work on the "Halo 4"
score and shaped it into their own unique sound, but kept true to the roots
and feel of the "Halo" franchise.
"I
have been a fan of 'Halo' since day one, and when I heard Neil's epic
compositions for 'Halo 4' I was blown away," said DJ Skee. "When
we got the opportunity to remix and add our style, I wanted to create
something just as epic that could stand alongside both the original composition
and 'Halo 4' itself."
Working
in collaboration with 343 Industries, Davidge and his production team
enlisted a 16-person hand-picked male tenor / bass choir plus 10 females
from the London Bulgarian Choir, a full 50 piece orchestra and a whole host
of other performers to bring the music of "Halo 4" to life
through a massive production effort on par with a major Hollywood
blockbuster.
"Halo"
fans who purchase a physical copy of the Original Soundtrack will receive a
free download voucher for three exclusive remix tracks and three additional
Davidge tracks not included on the soundtrack but featured in the
"Halo 4" game. These game pieces will not be available on any
other platform other than through the physical CD purchase.
"Halo
4" Original Soundtrack (CD & Digital) will be available for
purchase in the U.S. on Oct 23rd at a retail price of
$13.98.
"Halo
4" Original Soundtrack Tracklisting:
- Awakening
- Belly Of The Beast
- Requiem
- Legacy
- Faithless
- Nemesis
- Haven
- Ascendancy
- Solace
- To Galaxy
- Immaterial
- 117
- Arrival
- Revival
- Green And Blue
"Halo
4" Remix Album Tracklisting:
- 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
There
will also be a "Halo 4" Special Digital Original
Soundtrack whichfeatures the full content of the Original
Soundtrack, a digital booklet, as well as six bonus remix tracks composed
by renowned producer Neil Davidge and remixed as follows: "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)."
Starting
today, "Halo" fans may also pre-order a "Halo
4" Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set. Retailing for $75.00, the "Halo
4" Special Edition 2-Disc Box Set includes:
- "Halo 4" Original
Soundtrack
- "Halo 4" 14-track
remix album
- Exclusive "Making of
'Halo 4' Music" DVD containing over 70 minutes of unique behind
the scenes footage, interviews and recording sessions from Abbey Road
- Exclusive hardcoverbook on
the "Making of 'Halo 4' Music" featuring production and
composition notes from Neil Davidge plus exclusive behind-the-scenes
photos and exclusive artwork images
- Exclusive 12" Neil
Davidge signed art print
- Exclusive 180g heavy weight
12" Vinyl Full color Picture Disk of Master Chief and Cortana in
a uniquely designed Sleeve bag
- Exclusive Avatar T-Shirt
download (Male & Female)
- The first 5000 orders will
all be individually numbered in a limited series and personalized by
Neil Davidge
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