Halo 1, 2, and 3 Themes

Let's start things off with a triple-feature, shall we?

First comes the classic Halo theme, then a "Rock" version for Halo 2 with electric guitar, and then a "Classical Music" version for Halo 3 with more traditional instruments.

Halo 1 theme: Gotta love it. The vocals at the beginning give it that feel of mystery, suggesting alien secrets with an almost religious vibe. Then we get those drums, and things start building up, and you know the action is about to start. The female vocals kick in with more of that mysterious, alien theme we got a taste of at the beginning. Then we get the full Halo experience, that music that just goes perfect with Marines swooshing and driving their awesome vehicles through an exotic world, blasting away at their alien enemies. And finally, we end with those mysterious vocals from the beginning, with spooky wind blowing in the background.

Halo 2 theme: Exactly the same, but this time, with an electric guitar leading the charge. I typically only like electric guitar if it's used in a remix of something I already like, and this fits that category. Though it manages to be somewhat obnoxious at times, the Rock style brings something to the table that the original just didn't have. It does a better job at embodying that "Bad@$$ marine" spirit, and you can almost imagine Pvt. Vasquez from the movie Aliens shouting "LET'S ROCK!"

Pvt. Vasquez from Aliens, "rocking" with her smartgun

Halo 3 theme: The same once more, but this time, with a more "Classical" music style, led by a piano and strings. This gives it a more angelic vibe, and you can imagine the vast expanse of star-strewn space, which you know is about to be the scene of a battle (if it isn't already). Not much to say about it, other than that it's nice. I like it. A welcome change from the harsh tones of the last one. However, there is something about it, it just sounds... computer generated, almost. It doesn't sound authentic.

Overall, though themes 2 and 3 retain unique positive qualities not seen in the first theme, I still like the original the best. What do you think?