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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's hard to beat the brilliant soundtrack of the original Halo, but Bungie have done it. Keeping the brilliant theme tune and recognisable sounding of the Halo soundtrack, and adding a much rock-ier sound to it, this is much better than the first.
In the first Halo OST, it was more or less a straight move from game to CD, but in Halo 2 Vol 1, it's much improved, with added vocals and remixes. However, some songs seem to never appear in the game at all, such as "Connected" and "Never Surrender", and although people say they sound like they were from the game, I disagree. But some songs are instantly recognisable, like "1st Movement Of The Odyssey" from the Banshee chase as the Arbiter.
Some people might not appreciate the Classical sounds of Halo 1 being chopped through with a guitar, but I say it brings a fresh sound. You wouldn't want more of the same, would you?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
People keep saying that most of this album isn't in the game, I'm here to say that most of it is, bar one or two tracks it is all in the game. Those people who say it isn't are only saying that because most of the tracks aren't by M.O'Donnel and M.Salvatori.
Those few tracks that are not in the game are inspired by the game, and it is apparent that they're inspired by it.
Altogether this is a good soundtrack that should cater for the band of HALO fans that Bungie views as the largest amount.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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If you're a fan of the sound of Halo 2 you should enjoy this soundtrack and I recommend you buy it. Having said that, if you buy this expecting a similar treatment as in the Halo 1 soundtrack you'll be disappointed. Too many great tracks from the game have been taken out and too many songs that weren't in the game have made it in. What this means is that you can be listening to the amazing track from the game, "Earth City" and the next you'll be listening to a completely random song by Incubus or Hoobastank.
If you like these bands then that's great but if you don't you're left wondering where all the music from the GAME went and why it isn't here. The great music from the introduction cutscene? Nope. The music from the start of "Outskirts" (and the opening of E3 2003 demo )? Nope. In game level music? One track "Peril" which is second-rate in my opinion.
I sound like I'm complaining but in all honesty this is great soundtrack. But compared to the original soundtrack which is much more in depth and contains a LOT more in-game music this is seriously wanting. Plenty of tracks but only 14 of these are from Halo 2. 6 tracks are songs never featured in the game.
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Very good
Very nice soundtrack, contains nearly all the recognisable tunes from the game and even some more that you wont recognise.
Published on 3 Feb 2009 by A. J. Pearse
Halo 2, Vol. 1 Soundtrack and New Music
What can I say? Brilliance, pure brilliance. I am a huge Halo fan, and this cd fills the spot in my collection nicely. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by J. I. Wilson
ROCK ASS Halo 2 Music
The halo 2 soundtrack is a fantastic piece of well put together music that reflects the moods of characters and beings in the game the tone of the level's atmosphere. Read more
Published on 28 April 2006 by S. Walmsley
Clearing some things up
One of the other reviewers wrote that most of the music doesn't feature in the game itsef. Clearly this individual has never played Halo 2 as I can think of all the places in the... Read more
Published on 16 April 2006 by David Lewis
One of the best game OST's ever!
The music in Halo 2 is awsome i havént heared such a good soundtrack since Metal Gear Solid 3 you must buy this soundtrack it's one of the best game soundtracks ever
Published on 3 Aug 2005 by Erling Stengaard Jensen
The best soundtrack ever!
This album is amazing. The classical score from the game is there and also some new tracks. They are all great except the 2nd,3rd and 4th movement of the odyssey. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2005 by "dilys360"
Great soundtrack
although this is only volume one, it is still an extremely good album, those pieces of crap by breakin benjamin and hoobastank are more than compensated for by the great work of... Read more
Published on 24 May 2005 by Brendan M. Okane
If you liked Halo 2 get this!!!
With all of the Halo 2 Music in here and more, this is nearly as good as playing the game, just without the bloodshot eyes and sore fingers. A seriously good buy! Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2005 by "colezy"
Probably better than the game itself
I'm not going to beat around the bush - I found Halo 2 slightly disappointing; but the music still scratched at the benchmark set by its original counterpart. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2004 by "kougi-0_o"
Simply outstanding
Better music and more variety than first. Personally first was a game soundtrack only, but this can hold its own as a game and normal music soundtrack. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2004 by A. Palaha
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