What makes Halo 4 Original Soundtrack by Neil Davidge notable?

This soundtrack received critical acclaim for its ambitious composition and successfully debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart. It played a significant role in shaping the audio landscape of video games, influencing subsequent titles to invest more deeply in their musical narratives. The Halo 4 Original Soundtrack marked Neil Davidge's first foray into video game scoring, following his acclaimed work with Massive Attack. Released in 2012, this soundtrack served as a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his ability to blend cinematic orchestration with contemporary electronic sounds, thereby establishing him within the gaming music scene.

How many songs are on Halo 4 Original Soundtrack?

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack has 15 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Halo 4 Original Soundtrack

Neil Davidge · 2012

78 min · 15 tracks

Orchestral grandeur meets electronic textures, crafting an immersive soundscape that elevates the Halo universe's narrative depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Awakening — The opening track sets an epic tone for the album, seamlessly blending orchestral elements with electronic undertones to introduce listeners to the game's expansive universe.
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Green and Blue — This track encapsulates the emotional core of the game, using haunting melodies and rich instrumentation to evoke a sense of nostalgia and conflict.
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117 — Named after the iconic character Master Chief, this piece combines tension and heroism, reflecting the character's journey through its dynamic shifts in tempo and mood.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The soundtrack combines orchestral and electronic elements effectively, creating an immersive experience that supports its narrative context.

What we noticed

The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks building tension through gradual crescendos while others provide moments of quiet reflection.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Awakening 5:44
2 Belly of the Beast 2:40
3 Requiem 2:17
4 Legacy 2:31
5 Faithless 5:07
6 Haven 5:45
7 Nemesis 3:32
8 Ascendancy 4:22
9 Solace 4:48
10 To Galaxy 5:02
11 Immaterial 7:37
12 117 7:28
13 Arrival 5:38
14 Revival 7:24
15 Green and Blue 8:01

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