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Martin O'Donnell

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One of only three people still at Bungie to have done solid work on titles as far back as Myth: The Fallen Lords, Marty O'Donnell has composed music, directed voice talent, created sound design, and wowed artists with his Etch-a-Sketch skills.

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Martin O'Donnell is a composer and musical director most widely known for his collaboration with Bungie Studios. His Halo series soundtracks were extremely popular and lauded for setting the mood of the game. From the exciting and pulse-pounding sounds of Halo Theme Mjoinir Mix and Rock Anthem for Saving the World to the atmospheric Remembrance, most Halo fans can probably hum his music from memory and can feel the adrenaline start to flow as their fingers twitch for an Xbox controller at the sound of his work. 
 

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  • Prior to his work at Bungie, Marty O'Donnell wrote advertisement jingles, including Flintstones Vitamins and Mr. Clean.  He was also one of the composers for Septerra Core, along with Michael Salvatori.
  • Has a fanclub named "The Marty Army"
  • Is nicknamed "The Elder"

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