Released in 2001, the originalHalogame set a new bar for first-person shooters on consoles. Developed by Bungie for the Microsoft Xbox,Halowas highly praised for its intuitive control scheme, impressive scale, and creative weaponry. The game is also well-known for its incredible, bombastic soundtrack and iconic main theme.
The franchise expanded over the years to five mainline titles and countless spin-offs, and while the newer entries in the series developed by 343 Industries aren’t quite as adored as Bungie’s classic trilogy,Halostill has a legion of passionate fans.WithHalo Infinitefinally set to release this Decemberafter many tests and delays, the hype for the franchise is understandably as high as it has been for quite some time.
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WithHalo-mania back in full swing once again, many fans are finding ingenious ways to celebrate the beloved franchise. A Reddit user named manneerik has shared a video from a Twenty One Pilots concert filmed in Denver on September 8th, 2021. In the clip, the duo and their backup musicians perform a short rendition of theiconic mainHalotheme, complete with thundering drums, searing guitar riffs, and a few interesting changes, like trumpets playing the lead in certain parts. The crowd seems to love the band’s adaptation, with plenty of members excitedly cheering along to the music.
The post has been a hit on Reddit, too. The short clip has earned over 2.4 thousand upvotes on theHaloSubreddit and garnered heaps of praise for Twenty One Pilots’ unique version of the esteemed theme. Other Reddit users are remarking on the nostalgia the classic song inspires and how it truly feels likeHalois back as a cultural phenomenon once again.
Amemorable video game soundtrackcan go a long way towards enhancing a titles’ biggest moments, andHalo’s quintessential anthem is as grandiose and monumental as they come. The games' impressive scale and larger-than-life moments are perfectly matched by the game’s incredible score, which was composed by Martin O’Donnell.
Of course,Haloisn’t the only franchise with an extraordinary soundtrack. Bungie’s firstDestinytitle also featured O’Donnell as one of its composers andWoody Jackson’s remarkable work onRed Dead Redemption 2’s original scorehas also been very highly regarded. Still, it’s hard to deny just how iconic and memorableHalo’s classic theme is to players and fans like the Twenty One Pilots, even 20 years after its creation.
Halo Infiniteis set to release on August 02, 2025, for the PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
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