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Old 03-31-2011, 10:15 PM
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OCR02213 - Halo 3 'Immortalized'

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Old 03-31-2011, 10:48 PM
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I'd have to agree with what Shariq said. Some remixes tend to go a different route entirely from the source, but this one sounds like it would belong in the game or a trailer. Keeps it close yet original.

I actually had my doubts going into the first bit. Then the "Never Forget" theme hit. I actually forgot what that track was until I heard it, and I realized it was one of my favorite cues. Slow mournful yet hopeful strings were what made it for me in the original, and you kept those pretty well intact. I heard that, and I was ready to download. Also, I love the use of the piano. Simple yet elegant, and the fact that the original used a piano too was a good tie-in.

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Old 03-31-2011, 10:56 PM
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Waited months to see this posted, was so excited to hear it that I actually searched it out on his website... Still, worth hearing again and very much deserving of this post. Sole Signal definitely tried something adventurous with the arrangement, and combining these two themes in a less cinematic, song-like structure worked pretty well. I like the Never Forget source so much that I severely overpaid for the Halo 2 OST at Magfest.

If you're reading this, great work S.S.!

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Old 03-31-2011, 11:38 PM
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Awesome.

I remember this from the WIP forums, and I'm so, so, SO glad this is finally up.

I adore the Halo soundtracks. Out of all the generic, cinematic orchestral music that seems to be all to common place in games today, the scores for the Halo series have always stood out for me. It's always been memorable, apt and so completely head and shoulders above the rest of the pack, so I'm really surprised that the games don't get more coverage here.

But what a way to bring Halo back. I've loved this track for a long time, right from the very first WIP. 'Never Forget' is one of the most intensely emotional pieces ever written for a game score, and the use of it in this mix is divine. I love the slow and deliberate pace of this mix. It's very measured and well thought out, and I totally agree with Mr Lloyd's remark about the lack of bombast; it's refreshing to see the restraint in tackling these sources; it could have very easily been 'balls to the wall' by the end of the mix, but in this case, the more reserved approach really pays off and goes a long toward making this mix utterly unique and totally unforgettable.

Outstanding. Kudos to you, my friend :D
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Old 04-01-2011, 12:08 AM
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I had the WIP on my computer ever since you posted it up. I'm glad you finally released the final version.

Great work!!
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Old 04-01-2011, 01:39 AM
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Fantastic remix! Had such an overall epic sound. I wish i had the skills to do a remix like this, but for "In Amber Clad". Love that tune.
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Old 04-01-2011, 01:41 AM
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Definitely a solid mix well worth listening to. The grittier sound near the beginning really complements the piano and mix of instruments as a whole. Glad to see some Halo recognition on OCR!

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Old 04-01-2011, 03:15 AM
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It's good to see your recent mawwage hasn't got in the way of you making awesome music dude

Congrats again! (on the hitch and the mix!)
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Old 04-01-2011, 03:28 AM
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WOW. AMAZING. MOAR.

Love the percussion and the piano and just about everything. Keep it up.
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Old 04-01-2011, 05:53 AM
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I don't like the beats. They feel too electronic and take away much of the more natural sound selection and atmosphere. Maybe you could try with a softer drumline or for the first two minutes, maybe you could go completely without. Otherwise, I dig this mix.
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