14 DAY TRIAL // Video game developer 343 Industries and publisher Microsoft have announced that Neil Davidge, known from his work with Massive Attack, will be the composer for the score of the upcoming Halo 4, which will be launched exclusively on the Xbox 360 before the end of the year.
Davidge has stated, “As a passionate ‘Halo’ fan, I’m incredibly honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to compose the score for ‘Halo 4’. Music has always been at the heart of what makes ‘Halo’ so captivating and iconic.
“With ‘Halo 4,’ we want to build upon the franchise’s amazing legacy and create a score that captures the awe and wonder of the ‘Halo’ universe, and reinforces the deeper and more emotionally impactful journey Master Chief will embark on.”
Davidge has both written and produced the last three albums from Massive Attack and he will be able to work with a 16-person male tenor and bass choir, 10 female vocalists and a full piece 50-person orchestral band accompanied by other instrumental players to bring the Halo universe to life.