Halo is now in the new phase of its life with 343 at Microsoft; Bungie has moved on to whatever its new IP is for Activision. One of the most unique things about Halo when it was first unveiled was the music - the monks chanting just instantly grabbed you and gave the game an epic feel. IndustryGamers spoke with Bungie composer Marty O'Donnell about crafting the music for all things Halo and how he's relieved to be moving on now.
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How do composers make the iconic music tracks from games that we love? And just what makes them so memorable?
Amid ongoing anxiety within Bungie following layoffs last year, the studio is now preparing for another shakeup, this time on Marathon.
Talk about mismanaged Bungie is a studio of tremendous potential and have made some of the greatest shooters to date. Sony pushed them to just make another Destiny style game and consult on other studios live service games and are now getting thrown under a bus as the pivot away from predominantly gaas games is unfolding.
I'd love to see a world where Bungie can focus on telling great sci fi stories again away from a live service dungeon but we all know that's a pipe dream
This studio has had three owners and its never worked well with any of them....Management has issues
Very interesting comments. Can't wait to see/hear what Bungie comes up with next!
I can feel what he's saying. After a while, you need to move on to greener pastures and try something new! That being said, Halo wouldn't be half of what is it today without this man, Marty O'Donnell.
That being said, I can't wait to see who steps up to the plate for the new Halo music. They've already made some incredible music for Halo: Legends.
The opening music for Halo CE is probably the best music in a game I have ever heard. Actually the whole game. The music is all great. The other Halo games were alright but Halo CE knocked it out of the park, music wise.
Halo Composer: I'M FINALLY FREE (Kisses the ground outside Microsoft headquarters)
I've never been a fan of the Halo games, but the music was always good. Marty is very skilled at what he does.