Awesome game, Awesome soundtrack
As a proud owner of all 3 Halo games and frequent player of them as well, the first soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks. Even if you haven't played the game, this soundtrack is definitely worth it.

"Halo" a mix of electronic, classical, chorus, and rock. The irresistable "Opening Suite" with its chorus and strings is easily one of the most unforgettable tracks on the disk. Then it breaks into the long "Truth And Reconciliation Suite" which has a blend of all the memorable tracks from the game. From there, it just gets better. You have the beautiful works such as "Under Cover Of Night" then "Rock Anthem For Saving The World" explains itself. The only issue with this one is that I wish it could've been longer. "Drumrun" and some of "The Long Run" are mostly percussion works. "The Maw" is all chorus and it is truly one the most beautiful songs ever. "Library Suite" is eerie atmosphereic but done just so well. "Halo" is the track most people can associate with the game and is also the one song that is found throughout most of the games. Everything else is also a good listen.

If you played Halo and are looking for the soundtrack, or if you're looking for really good music, you'll enjoy this! I highly recommend it!

Favorites: Opening Suite, A Walk In The Woods, Under Cover Of Night, Covenant Dance, Rock Anthem For Saving The World (the best!), The Maw,On A Pale Horse, Library Suite, Suite Autumn, and Halo.

The "Mad Mind" has spoken.

Space rock
I am not a gamer, but my son really likes "Halo." As my home office is also in the game room, I hear "Halo" played a lot. I couldn't help but listen. As I listened, I was struck by how much the soundtrack reminded me of the Moody Blues. Finally, I picked it up on Amazon. I have also gotten the soudntracks for the sequels.

The soundtrack has much of the echo-y electronic sound effects and the fuzzed lead guiter the Moodies used to such great effect in the late '60's and early '70's. Vocally,there is a lot of the chanting style the Bee Gees used during the same period.

It shows the production values of big-name games like "Halo" that they can put out a soundtrack. What can you say about a soundtrack? The music echoes the things going on in the game. Thumping drums and thundering synthesizers in the action scenes, quiet echoes in the quiet scenes. Unlike John Williams' great soundtracks for "Star Wars" and the first three "Harry Potter" movies, I didn't detect any particular themes for particular characters. These are basically mood pieces seamlessly stitched together to form a coherent whole.

If you like the Moody Blues, you'll like this. If you like the game, you'll also like this. "Halo" is one CD. If you really like the music, both "Halo 2" and "Halo 3" are two CD's. Listen and be transported to the world of the Master Chief, Cortana, the Covenant, the Arbiter, and everyone else who populates the game.

Really good
I was so happy when it arrived, and for a good reason too! This CD is great! It was shipped and arrived promptly for a good deal.

Halo original soundtrack
This is a must for all halo fans. you can use it for withdrawel sympthoms when your partner has had enough of you playing the game and would like your attention to daily life. Really good.

Great CD
Recieved this item in excellent condition, Recieved it much faster than I expected. Two thumbs up on this one!