Insights into game music and the people who create it.

1UP's Jeremy Parish loves him some Marty O'Donnell and Michael Salvatori.  Total mancrush.  Who can blame him?  We've all hear the ODST soundtrack.  Check out his own heartfelt and bromantic thoughts on the subject after the jump.  It's well worth the read.  Thanks to HBO for the pass.

Chiptuned: 1UP's Game Music Blog: 2009's Finest: In Praise of the ODST OST

Marty's giving out his gift early this year.

Channel 9 and Inside Xbox conducted an interview with Marty O'Donnell that you might want to check out.  It's over fifteen minutes long and goes pretty in-depth with the man who writes our songs.  You can grab it here.

You might also want to head over to the Halo: Reach project page.  We just deployed a new audio file.  Marty says he was aiming for something somber and visceral that highlighted Noble Team's attitude.  In his words, "these folks don't panic and they're never in a hurry."  You?  You should hurry up and snag the track.  Click the link below to get your adrenaline pumping.

Songs so good they'll make you cry.


A little birdie tells me that the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack is charting at the number one spot for Video Game Soundtracks over at Amazon.com.  Turns out it's actually charting in the number one spot for Movie Scores, the number three spot for Movie Soundtracks, and making grown women weep.

If you've yet to have a listen, Sumthing.com has a good sampling of high quality tracks spinning right now.  Strap on your headphones, head on over and check 'em out.

It's not easy being cheesy.


Amazon.com has some new sample tracks up from the delicious Halo 3: ODST soundtrack.  If you're a fan of Marty's work, you should have a listen.  Maybe even, you know, pick up the soundtrack.

Amazon.com - Halo 3: ODST OST

For your listening pleasure.


If reading about music isn't your thing, Sumthing Digital is hosting snippets of the Halo 3: ODST Soundtrack.  Get a listen by clicking on the link below.  Crank the volume.

Sumthing Digital Soundtrack Snippets

You'll only have to wrap one box.


The observant people over at HBO noticed that there's a new flavor of the Halo Trilogy Soundtrack being made available this December - just in time for the gift giving season.  If you don't already own the full set of five separately released soundtracks, or if you just fancy yourself a "completist," you might want to hit the link below and add this to your wishlist.

Halo Trilogy - The Complete Original Soundtracks

The Video Games Live concert series' next stop is Yale University in New Haven, CT, this Saturday, March 31st, at 8PM. These events feature music from a number of classic video game soundtracks for attendees to rock out to, including a medley of songs from the Halo series. Scores are performed by a full orchestra and choir, accentuated by special videos and synthesized segments.

The Video Games Live concert series' next stop is Yale University in New Haven, CT, this Saturday, March 31st, at 8PM. These events feature music from a number of classic video game soundtracks for attendees to rock out to, including a medley of songs from the Halo series. Scores are performed by a full orchestra and choir, accentuated by special videos and synthesized segments. The event also includes a pre-show festival, featuring a Halo 2 competition, with prize giveaways and a costume contest. More details on the show are available at the Video Games Live website, and tickets can be purchased online here: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=SHUBERT_CAPA&pid=5903950