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Subject: Halo 2 Soundtrack, Vol. 2 Release Date

Here's the official blurb:

Sumthing Else Music Works Announces Release of the HALO 2 Volume Two Original Soundtrack


Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, proudly presents Halo® 2: Original Soundtrack Volume Two. The highly anticipated Volume Two soundtrack will be released on April 25th to US retail outlets through Nile Rodgers' Sumthing Else Music Works label, the industry leader for licensing and distributing video game soundtracks.

The Halo 2: Original Soundtrack Volume Two CD features nearly 70 minutes of award-winning compositions by Bungie Studios' Audio Director Martin O'Donnell and his writing partner Michael Salvatori, the composers behind the best-selling Halo® 2: Original Soundtrack Volume One and Halo®: Combat Evolved Original Soundtrack. The signature guitar sounds of revered rock guitarist Steve Vai also make an appearance, courtesy of Epic Records, and the album is produced by veteran music producer and Sumthing Else label founder Nile Rodgers.

Commenting on the back-story to the Volume Two soundtrack release, Martin O'Donnell said, "In the summer of 2004 Nile Rodgers and I decided that it would be a good idea to present the music of Halo 2 in two separate volumes. The first volume would contain all the music that was finished and mixed plus some 'inspired by' music from groups whose music was being used in the game."

Since the first Halo 2 soundtrack was assembled before the game actually shipped, it was always envisaged that the second volume would contain the rest of the game's music, some of which Martin O'Donnell was still composing and producing, and would be rearranged for maximum listening pleasure.

"The music in Halo 2 will play back a little differently each time someone plays the game, explains O'Donnell, "But on the soundtrack I have the opportunity to arrange the music in an album format. For Halo 2 Volume Two I decided to use a 'suite' structure that also corresponds to the chapters within the game. In a sense by listening to this soundtrack you will hear the musical representation on the story of Halo 2. Enjoy!"

  • 03.20.2006 3:06 PM PDT
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Finally!! And only about a month away! I hope it's awesome. And I got first post! Well, good job Marty and all the other guys who put this together for all of us.

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  • 03.20.2006 3:12 PM PDT

R.I.P. Halo Movie and all of the unseen awesomeness.

Woot!

  • 03.20.2006 3:14 PM PDT
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Finally... Now to sit back with a glass of fine cognac while reading the stock ticker and wait.

  • 03.20.2006 3:16 PM PDT
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Any chance of a Halo album triple pack? I've yet to get any of them, and every time I play the games, I want them.

  • 03.20.2006 3:16 PM PDT
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1 month to go

  • 03.20.2006 3:29 PM PDT

Everybody wants change, but you don't know what you're changing into...

finally, its only one month away.... w00t!!!!
anyways are than any special guest bands like on the first soundtrack?

  • 03.20.2006 3:51 PM PDT

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We begin anew.

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FINALLY!!!!!! OMG!!! i cant wait to get it. ihave the halo and the halo2 vol. 1 soundtracks already and this will complete the colection. jeez Marty..it sure did take a while..it better be good...lol. j/p. you guys are awesome.thanks.

  • 03.20.2006 4:05 PM PDT

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Marty: "For Halo 2 Volume Two I decided to use a 'suite' structure that also corresponds to the chapters within the game. In a sense by listening to this soundtrack you will hear the musical representation on the story of Halo 2. Enjoy!"
I can't wait for the eargasm that this soundtrack will cause. Very exciting news.

  • 03.20.2006 4:29 PM PDT
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This is awesome news. The Halo 2 soundtrack was amazing, and I'm sure this will be to. Marty my good sir.... You rock the proverbial ring.

  • 03.20.2006 4:45 PM PDT
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1.5 years later...

Oh well. My excitement eats my minor frustration.

=)

  • 03.20.2006 5:30 PM PDT

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Sweet, finally. I've been waiting for this for a long time. Can't wait to get it.

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It's great to finally hear the release date. I'll be sure to purchase it at the Bungie store once it releases.

  • 03.20.2006 6:33 PM PDT
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Heh, it comes out the same day as the English version of Final Fantasy 7:Advent Children ^.^

  • 03.20.2006 6:44 PM PDT

July 15, 2008... The day the timer stood still.

'Bout frikkin time!

  • 03.20.2006 7:02 PM PDT

OMG
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'bout time...

  • 03.20.2006 7:51 PM PDT
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Congrats Marty! I'm glad you went w/ the "suite" format. Nice:)

  • 03.20.2006 7:55 PM PDT

Finally!!! Now i can stop bothering Frankie about it before every weekly update.

  • 03.21.2006 4:50 AM PDT
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YEAH!!! this is a joyous occasion!

  • 03.21.2006 5:57 AM PDT
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Great news, the 25th is my birthday too :)

Any news on a UK release date? Or will this be import only?

  • 03.21.2006 6:51 AM PDT
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YAY... just need it on iTunes or MSN music and i'll be over the moon (and yeah any news if it's coming to the UK? Or UK online music stores?)

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  • 03.21.2006 12:00 PM PDT
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And the masses rejoiced!

  • 03.21.2006 1:25 PM PDT

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  • 03.21.2006 3:57 PM PDT
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Finally! I've been waiting for the actual game music, i mean Incubus is good and all but I'd rather hear Marty's work or at least the game version of "Blow Me Away".

  • 03.21.2006 6:36 PM PDT

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