Halo 2, Vol. 2
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Free Music Notes for Halo 2, Vol. 2
Free Music Review: Remembrance
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the soundtrack that should originally been released versus the version 1 that was riddled with Hoobastank and Breaking Benjamin. Listening to this soundtrack brings you through the game in a cohesive manner in which you will remember all the levels and moments that made Halo 2. From the prologue when you booted up your Halo 2 disc for the first time to the epilogue when you were still gripping your controller in triumph (or devastation over the cliff-hanger) this soundtrack is the real deal.
A great buy and a must own for all Halo 2 addicts and videogame music fans.
Free Music Review: Better than the first volume
Hit: 5 Stars
As a seven year drummer, I really loved the percussion pieces. They consisted mostly of military style snares and at other times, very African culture-esque toms. Also, I enjoyed how all the pieces were from the game unlike the first volume's. Sure Incubus is a great band and their drummer beyond outstanding, but I thought their style of music deviated from the Halo universe.
In volume 2, the transitions aren't that bad and luckily, there wasnt any cheesy trance-like remixes (aka Never Surrender of vol 1) =). Overall, I'd say that this is a great buy for anyone including upstart artists who are looking for melding different instruments and vocals but a must-buy for fans of the game.
Free Music Review: Better than Volume 1 by far
Hit: 5 Stars
Like the description states, Halo 2 Volume 2 uses a suite structure for the music. In this aspect, I find the music very pleasing throughout. I find it rather enjoyable for the most part, but it's my opinion, Marty O'Donnel could have created better transitions between some of the pieces.
One thing I do have to say. Some of the music, such as the horns from Prologue for example, carry over onto other tracks. While it gives the album as a whole a better sense of cohesiveness, sometimes I think, "I just heard this!"
I'm a fan of the Halo games foremost, but I'm also a fan of the music. I've waited for much of this music to come out since I've played the game and was dismayed to find Volume 1 didn't contain certain pieces, such as Epilogue. Beautiful string-work there. Mombasa Suite is another piece I very much enjoy. If you've seen the E3 demo (now included in Halo: Combat Evolved, under Demos, I believe), you'll notice the first set was used in that. It also includes the percussion used in 'Ghosts of Reach' from Volume 1.
Overall, this shows a lot of effort has been put into it, compared to Halo 2: Volume 1 (Personally, I could have lived without the Hoobastank and Nataraj tracks, but that's another review!). The composition is not at all displeasing to the ear. Therefore, I've given five stars.