Halo 2: Heretic, Hero (Saxophone Cover) - Ed Brown

[@Nedwin04]

Wow, over 10,000 views, thank you so much everyone. I never thought this would be recieved so well. You are all amazing!

[@draconicthemoelion7726]

Hey, don't sell yourself short. I haven't really listened to any of your other work, but this is just a genuinely good arrangement.

[@Nedwin04]

@@draconicthemoelion7726 Thank you, for an aspiring music writer/arranger you have no idea how much all the positive feedback means to me. Choosing a career path like this is a tough road to walk but compliments like yours and everyone else's make it worth it.

[@Nedwin04]

@Caleb Newman92 Thank you. I was once told by a teacher I would never make it as a musician as I'm too nice. I'll take being nice and grateful over being arrogant and rude any day.

[@sierrachief117]

@Caleb Newman92 you'll notice that those kind of artists have an audience with a mindset like them. Arrogance and egoism. While, your audience is, well you know how we are😁

[@operativeld361]

You are amazing

[@FrozenxDeath]

Sounds like a version that should've been in ODST.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, ODST is one of my favourite Halo soundtracks so it probably had some influence on me with this arrangement

[@nurp9486]

Would’ve fit too, since ODST takes place during Halo 2.

[@leovega7891]

If this played in Coastal Highway during the whole vehicle section, the mission would've been much better

[@ya-silly-goose623]

Precisely. With some rain drop sounds added in the background

[@ya-silly-goose623]

@@nurp9486 Halo 3, not 2.

[@Ranger8335]

“You know the music, It’s time to dance” - Edward Buck But wow was this amazing

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much!

[@theinternalsquid-ward2296]

So it’s been a month since I’ve found this song. I literally play this everywhere. When it’s time for bed I play this mostly, the wife proceeds to complain. “We need sleep, blah,blah,” I told her there won’t be any sleep unless we hear more music from this man.

[@Nedwin04]

Ah thank you buddy! There will be more to come, so be prepared for even later evenings haha

[@deathound]

This just makes me wish Halo 3 ODST got a version of A Walk in the Woods. Man... Well, while the Rookie may be gone, you still gave him another sax song to live by lol.

[@Nedwin04]

Thanks buddy. I've got my fingers crossed that whenever they decide to do an ODST remake, they'll ask if they can use this haha

[@weir-t7y]

This would fit right in there too

[@londonfog2301]

Maybe someone could mod it into the game...

[@stormshadow5382]

Man, the way you put the more iconic and recognizable part of the ost behind the less recognized part, and even started with it.. amazing work

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, I wanted to make something that was instantly recognizable but unique at the same time. I'm glad you like it!

[@stormshadow5382]

@@Nedwin04 You definitely succeeded in doing that! I would love to hear what you do with Halo Infinite version of Under Cover of Night.

[@Nedwin04]

@@stormshadow5382 An interesting challenge, I'll have a think and see what I can come up with. Watch this space.

[@Beenkman1997]

You deserve way more attention, this is amazing...

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much Saska

[@HaloFollower-Ron]

This is heart melting - so good. BRAVO!!!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, my friend!

[@Leo-tz6ms]

Beautiful, this is my favorite version of all walk through the trees.

[@Nedwin04]

Wow, thank you so much, that's high praise!

[@basilal-qaneh5998]

This is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever listened to.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, that means a lot

[@DMH1999]

This is one of my favorite fan remixes of any piece of music. This gives off a truly professional and passionate feeling.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It's one of my favourite songs and I wanted to celebrate it and do it justice.

[@DMH1999]

@@Nedwin04 Well, you did do it justice. :)

[@Nedwin04]

@@DMH1999 Thanks buddy

[@xxElleLawlietLxx]

Wow!! This is absolutely amazing!!! This song gave me the same feeling I had when I was hyper hyped in the Halo Infinite 2018 trailer. Incredible work this is the best Halo I've seen and heard since Halo 2018.

[@Nedwin04]

wow, thank you so much, that really means a lot. I'm so glad you like it!

[@boufey5169]

And here you have the should-be night version of Through the Trees for Halo Infinite! I love this work, good stuff you've made!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much! I'm still waiting for that call from 343 and Microsoft haha

[@boufey5169]

@@Nedwin04 Any second now, aaaaaany second now...

[@KommandantHog_1]

This is way to beautiful, i was not ready for this

[@Nedwin04]

Ahaha, thank you Miles. It seems saxophone and Halo is a good combo

[@KommandantHog_1]

@@Nedwin04 Heck yeah bro its amazing work keep it up

[@everythingsalright1121]

Oh my god this is fucking gold. How did I not find this sooner!? You deserve a shoutout on official Halo sites!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you buddy, if that happened, it would make my day haha

[@everythingsalright1121]

@@Nedwin04 Still coming back to this two years later. I'll always adore those personal flourishes that make it stand out compared to the original.

[@Nedwin04]

@@everythingsalright1121 Thank you so much, I'm very proud of this one. I'm glad you still enjoy listening to it

[@blastingsound]

whoaaa,.. was not expecting to ever find something like this.. BRAVO!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you for the compliment! :)

[@spartankongcountry6799]

This sounds phenomenal. Beautiful sound.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@bruhmoment8326]

WOW this is amazing!!! I wish I'd found this much sooner 🔥🔥

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@leechunyi9426]

this got recommended to me out of nowhere but it's great! Love it

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@PlanetSparkler]

This is so fucking good how did i not find this earlier

[@Nedwin04]

Well, you've found it now. I'm glad you liked it!

[@aoats689]

This sounds like it would fit great in the ODST soundtrack holy shit...

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@xxElleLawlietLxx]

To have been out before "Through the Trees - HALO INFINITE". This seems LITERALLY the same feeling in music. Very good work!. I recommend you to listen to "Through the Trees"

[@Nedwin04]

Thanks man, would you believe that I actually wrote this in 2014, 7 years ago?! It went up on SoundCloud straight away and ended up on KZbin 4 years later. I think I was one of the first people to listen to the Infinite soundtrack EP they released last year. It was so good to listen to! Very excited to listen to the whole thing in December

[@xxElleLawlietLxx]

@@Nedwin04 Me too!!! Really nice Work man!! you are travel of time xD!

[@petamerican2588]

This and the video makes me feel like I'm back in 2009 KZbin and Gaming. Absolutely perfect, thank you, very talented.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you very much, I'm glad it gave you that experience; nostalgia is a wonderful thing!

[@kalat0s996]

WOW, such a nice masterpiece.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much Brayan!

[@efrainmolina1644]

Man, the sax performance was flawless, i've been hearing to this since 2015, I hope this pice of talent reaches a lot of people.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, Efrain. I hope so too and there's lots more to come!

[@fatalerror4296]

why does this only have 700 likes!?!? this is absolutely beautiful music

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, that means a lot!

[@Cornysaucer]

Wow. I really love this. Thank you for making this!!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoy listening to it!

[@LanAya343]

Geez man, I don't find a word to describe how good this is!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you muchly, Aaron

[@Nedwin04]

Anyone have any recommendations/requests on any soundtrack (game/film/etc.) songs they'd like to hear a saxophone arrangement of?

[@luislopezh.5426]

Donkey Kong Country 2: stickerbush symphony

[@Nedwin04]

Interesting choice, I can't remember the last time I played DKC2; reliving a piece of my childhood there. I'll see what I can do, Luis.

[@luislopezh.5426]

@@Nedwin04 thanks man!

[@Nedwin04]

Hi Luis, as requested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Sre2VnYpuajZI

[@Nedwin04]

@@DijonMust Banjo Kazooie, yes! I'll add it to the list. I've never watched or played any Attack On Titan but if there's a specific song you think could be redone on saxophone then fire away.

[@_Cato_]

I can’t tell you how good this is. It combines my favorite instrument with my favorite song from my favorite game series...not to mention it’s played impeccably. You deserve far more attention, friend.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much for your compliment, I have quite a few favourites from the Halo series (this being my favourite) and I'm thinking of doing some more covers when I have the time

[@godofworts6366]

Dude, this is one of the best covers I listened to!!! This is really nostalgic and bringing back memories I had from halo 3/reach custom night back in 2008-2016

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, this was made from and for the nostalgia

[@christianarias6109]

so good! this deserves more recognition

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you Christian, your praise alone means a lot

[@faberthecatgirl]

Thank you 3 am KZbin Algorithm. I needed this in my life

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, I'm glad it popped up for you!

[@xsyllvr]

Wow. Just wow. Thank you for this

[@Nedwin04]

You're welcome, I'm glad you like it!

[@kabob0077]

ODST but the Rookie was somehow transported to Delta Halo before he could leave New Mombasa.

[@Nedwin04]

I would play that game haha

[@tawnybudgieisbored3709]

This needs more views! Such amazing work. ✨

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much!

[@Synchronex]

This is the soundtrack to ODST 2. Someone tell Marty.

[@Nedwin04]

Haha, thank you so much. I'll wait by the phone

[@CombineWatermelon]

One of the better jazz pieces I've listened to

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you very much

[@axolotl09]

This is really good! I also heard a part that sounded like how to train your dragon

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much! That's high praise, I love the How To Train Your Dragon soundtrack

[@palmerar5084]

Why am I only seeing this now?!?! This needs to go on my Halo playlist! Bloody awesome work

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, don't forget to check out the other covers I've done and add those too if you like them. I'll be doing more soon as well.

[@palmerar5084]

@@Nedwin04 Awesome! Can't wait!!!!

[@HehasChinese]

I just found this soundtrack cover today,it sounds amazing.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it!

[@tigercheetah1028]

This is amazing definitely liking this to listen to later

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it!

[@lordelectron6591]

This is soo luxurious

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you muchly, I'm glad you think so!

[@Nedwin04]

New saxophone cover out! Have a listen to my take of 'Covenant Dance' from Halo Combat Evolved: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZW9c4xvZtR_h6c

[@adrianvelazquez2907]

Escuche este tema y me hice pis encima. Hermoso cover!

[@Nedwin04]

hahaha gracias Adrian!

[@ODST43]

It made me squeal because of how beautiful this combination is :')

[@Nedwin04]

Oh wow, that's amazing! Thank you so much!

[@lmaocetung]

This is a masterpiece

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, sir!

[@RadioactiveModder]

Reminds me of Zora's domain theme :O

[@Nedwin04]

A beautiful theme from a game I hope to play at some point.

[@DarenKajiWolf]

OMG sounds so EPIC!!!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it

[@bog6106]

Smoothest sax solo ever.🎷🎶

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it

[@CombineWatermelon]

still holds up after dozens of listens

[@Nedwin04]

Thanks man, I'm glad you're still enjoying it!

[@theinternalsquid-ward2296]

This could’ve definitely fit in ODST, you got really got some talent there man. I look forward to future halo covers.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you for the compliment! There will definitely be plenty more on the way!

[@ellisbkennedy652]

Yeah this is phenomenal

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, you're too kind!

[@SaifAli-kq9bv]

This is incredible

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@octavia8836]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you for the compliment Octavia!

[@UzkatexiT50]

Very nice!

[@electroniccat]

This is so gorgeous! it's addicting listen to. Keep up the good work, i'd love to hear more halo stuff from you, or something from Tron would be awesome!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, there will be more soon, don't worry! Ooh Tron, that's a good idea!

[@Clemastre]

I love it! Good job =)

[@Nedwin04]

thank you so much

[@George83_Thomas]

l can’t add anything new here. It’s already been said. Simply amazing.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you anyway, any positive words are always so good to see and hear

[@sierrachief117]

I'm so impressed by this piece that I just imagined a game for this. A game based on shadows of reach book with similar mechanism like Halo 3 ODST where instead of rookie and team, you have master chief and blue team explore the healing reach after covenant devastated it. All while keeping an eye out for banished and servants. Reach is by all means, chief's homeworld. If you have not read shadows of reach, by all means read it. The events happen just before halo infinite.

[@Nedwin04]

That sounds amazing. I'll have to look out for it. I remember reading The Fall Of Reach a while back and really enjoying it. If Shadows Of Reach were to be made into a game, Maybe I'd get approached for the music haha... wishful thinking perhaps.

[@sierrachief117]

@@Nedwin04 you'll definitely love it if you're into halo's extended universe. With this kind of skill, that's not wishful thinking m8. I wish you success for your future endeavors with 343💪

[@Nedwin04]

@@sierrachief117 Thank you!

[@skimaskthesimpgod7931]

why do i feel like i’m listening to a 90’s soap opera

[@Nedwin04]

haha! An interesting observation. What makes you say that?

[@skimaskthesimpgod7931]

@@Nedwin04 idk the saxophone kinda reminds me to the intro to bold and the beautiful

[@Nedwin04]

@@skimaskthesimpgod7931 Actually, I can hear it now, particularly if you speed up the playback. The original theme from BATB was from the 80s and the saxophone was everywhere then; the 80s was a pretty awesome time for tv themes!

[@somethingjj1973]

This is amazing!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it, Heretic, Hero is one of my favourite Halo songs ever. Was it you who used this in one of your videos recently?

[@somethingjj1973]

@@Nedwin04 yea! I thought it fit the atmosphere of my forge map pretty well

[@Nedwin04]

@@somethingjj1973 Yeah, it definitely does! I appreciate that you mentioned where the music originally came from in the video description but do be careful in the future; when I first joined KZbin 10 years ago, I was caught out borrowing someone else's content, despite referencing where it was from, so it's always best to ask beforehand before ripping the music from KZbin with less-than-legal means. If you ever want to monetize your videos on KZbin, be careful using songs like these as even this arrangement of mine I can't monetize without the risk of Microsoft/343/Bungie suing me, which happened to poor Marty O'Donnell, the original composer, who you'd think would own the copyright in the first place but sadly not. Anyway, sorry if you already know all that, my friend. Have an awesome day!

[@somethingjj1973]

@@Nedwin04 thank you for making it clear! Good luck in making amazing songs and have a nice day!

[@Nedwin04]

@@somethingjj1973 No worries, you too!

[@ScarriorIII]

Now that I think about it, this gives me Rome: Total War vibes. And that's a good thing.

[@Nedwin04]

Interesting take and great game!

[@PinkBlueNinjaStar]

Good lord this does not have nearly enough views

[@Nedwin04]

Haha, thank you, it's getting there though

[@itsdw2323]

Cant find many remakes of an already great score but this is a good remake.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much and for taking the time to listen!

[@jak1126]

In my head, this is the unofficial entry of "A Walk in the woods" if it was in ODST and should be included in every future compilation of said song moving forward.

[@Nedwin04]

Yes please, that would be amazing haha

[@CalebFaith]

Awesome stuff!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much Caleb!

[@JackJonValois]

Hear the vibe of ODST 2 we will never taste

[@Nedwin04]

I still hold out hope

[@Z-Romello]

Bungie shoulda remade Heretic Hero for ODST

[@Nedwin04]

Perhaps one day there will be a remaster with a remixed soundtrack... we can dream

[@GoldeneyeDoubleO7]

amazing well done

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you very much!

[@GoldeneyeDoubleO7]

@@Nedwin04 you're welcome. do you have it on spotify?

[@Nedwin04]

@@GoldeneyeDoubleO7 I'm not actually on spotify yet. I wasn't sure if it would be worth doing as there's a fair bit of money you have to put down first before you can put your music up on there. Maybe in the not too distant future though

[@lunatic1172]

glorious

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you very much!

[@geethadevibhavani9104]

Heretic, Hero: "We are very green and very mean" edition

[@Nedwin04]

Because we all need more ODST in our lives. Bring on ODST 2 please, 343!

[@odstat1949]

Woah.

[@Nedwin04]

haha, thanks!

[@mizu8467]

i was looking exactly for this.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, I'm glad you were able to find it.

[@Nedwin04]

Hey everyone, here's my latest saxophone cover of a classic video game track, Super Mario 64's Dire, Dire Docks - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiypKWueJykh7c

[@geospartanadv5278]

es bellisimo

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you think so!

[@stridermegasoviet]

this is good

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much

[@CorbinMurrayZealous]

yeah this is lovely!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you so much!

[@spacebacon7184]

Very moving. :)

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, it's one of my favourites so I wanted to show my appreciation

[@spacebacon7184]

Mine as well , very nice use of skills to honor this piece. Thank you for this.

[@Nedwin04]

@@spacebacon7184 you're very welcome, thanks again

[@Evanschrist]

This shit is incredible man. Really powerful cover. Felt it in my bones! Any chance I can use this cover and chop it up for a beat?

[@Julianrocker200]

ODST walk in the woods :)

[@Nedwin04]

haha yes! I'm just waiting patiently for a call about a remaster haha

[@bartoszrura2804]

🤗❤

[@yeeyeehaircut]

Is there any way to download or buy this cover? By the way, great cover!

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you buddy! Unfortunately not at the moment but it's also on my soundcloud if that's easier for you to stream from: soundcloud.com/dr-saxophunk/heretic-hero-halo-2-saxophone-arrangement

[@yeeyeehaircut]

@@Nedwin04 That's okay with me. Are we allowed to use your music in our videos?

[@Nedwin04]

@@yeeyeehaircut This particular song, no since I don't own the original rights (Marty does) as mine is only an arrangement. If your goal is to monetize your videos and this song was in one of them, you would legally have to pay royalties to Marty and/or Bungie. If, however, you want to use some of my original works, check out my Motion Array page: motionarray.com/browse/producer/edward-brown or my Pond5 page: www.pond5.com/artist/nedwin04#1/2064 The prices on there might seem high but I actually only see 35% of that come my way. I hope that helps, Ed

[@biinerfiiner]

It kinda reminds me of Fi's theme from Skyward Sword

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, that's high praise as that's a beautiful song from a great game!

[@herminiomeza9259]

I cooka da meatball to this song

[@Nedwin04]

haha grazie mille!

[@BotBruh448]

Needs more love, would've really enjoyed to see the sax hitting some ODST rhythms (if that makes sense) but I know that wasn't the whole point of the track

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you for the feedback, buddy. I'm glad you liked it. My hope, when I have time, is to go through all the Halo soundtracks. The ODST soundtrack is just so good that I'm nervous about doing anything with it and I don't want to remix these to the point where they aren't recognisable

[@BotBruh448]

@@Nedwin04 looking forward to it ;)

[@broadwayg1072]

Arbiter's Theme

[@tytoalbasoren9457]

How ODST version of A Walk in the Woods would be like.

[@Nedwin04]

Thank you, that's a massive compliment

[@adisonthrelkeld1420]

The Gun Pointed At The Head Of The Universe, please

[@Nedwin04]

oooh good choice, watch this space my friend

[@adisonthrelkeld1420]

Dude I just can't get enough of this. Keep up the good work!

[@Nedwin04]

@@adisonthrelkeld1420 thanks, I'll try haha!

[@adisonthrelkeld1420]

@@Nedwin04 Oh yeah!! Could you also do Dire Dire Docks from Super Mario 64?

[@Nedwin04]

@@adisonthrelkeld1420 oooh okay, I've almost finished Gun Pointed At The Head Of The Universe so I'll jump straight on this after. I forgot how relaxing a song Dire Dire Docks was. The drums are so subtle, I don't even remember them being there when I played this haha

[@Nedwin04]

Hey everyone, here's my saxophone take on The Gun Pointed At The Head Of The Universe - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2OUoWSIZ718Y68

[@abhinavrajesh2975]

Thank you!!!

[@Nedwin04]

@@abhinavrajesh2975 you're welcome! It was very fun to do

[@Iamtemjin]

This sounds like the one I ended finding on SoundCloud. Is this it?!

[@Nedwin04]

If it's this one, then yeah: on.soundcloud.com/VZwbX

[@Iamtemjin]

@@Nedwin04 it is!!!! Man I love this arrangement. Jazz and Halo is something I’d never thought I se become a reality. So amazing!!!

[@Nedwin04]

@Iamtemjin Thanks so much! I'm glad you like it! It's crazy to think I made this 10 years ago. I love Halo and I love saxophone jazz. This arrangement was kinda inspired by Halo 3 ODST's soundtrack which, while different to Master Chief's series' classic soundtracks, is great too because of the added saxophone

[@noahr9054]

Pls do in the cover of night

[@Nedwin04]

I would love to come back to these when I have some time. Just so I know, which one would you want, the one from Infinite or Halo CE?

[@noahr9054]

@@Nedwin04 Ce, absolute classic

[@pizzaparker5452]

Please make one of covenant dance

[@Nedwin04]

Already did, buddy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZW9c4xvZtR_h6c

[@andrexx342]

Can i use this in my halo videos?

[@Nedwin04]

Hi Andrex, I don't technically have the rights to say yes. While it's my arrangement, the song is originally Bungie and Marty's so there's a chance your video would be flagged for copyright. If you wanted to monetize your videos, you wouldn't be able to with this song attached (youtube are clever like that). I also don't offer downloads as it would be illegal for me to do so. I have plenty of original music on offer though, here: motionarray.com/browse/producer/edward-brown/?show=24&filter=downloads-alltime And even more here: www.pond5.com/artist/edwardcnbrown I hope that helps, Ed

[@andrexx342]

@@Nedwin04 oh ok thanks

[@Nedwin04]

@@andrexx342 No worries

[@oggangsterprime9245]

Halo 2 odst anyone?

[@Nedwin04]

gotta love a bit of saxophone, and the ODST soundtrack was sublime