I always enjoy hearing versions of video game music that has a different style than the original but is still identifiable.  Being a metalhead, that usually takes the form of like a metal version of the Super Mario Bros music or something, but in today’s case, it is an acoustic version of the Halo theme music.

This awesome acoustic version of the Halo theme music was created by The Warp Zone.  I’d say they do a pretty epic job!  I have to admit, the whole straight-out-of-the-cornfield look is a bit distracting although I kind of like it.

I have to admit, the whole straight-out-of-the-cornfield aesthetic in the video is a bit distracting—but in a fun way. There’s something oddly fitting about the rustic, open landscape juxtaposed with such an iconic piece of sci-fi gaming music. In a way, it gives Halo a kind of Clint Eastwood, lone-gunslinger vibe, which is exactly what they were going for. They even describe the video as “Giving Master Chief the bad-ass Clint Eastwood cover he deserves.”

What really makes covers like this shine is the production quality. Even with an acoustic approach, getting the perfect balance of depth and clarity requires solid online mixing to make sure each instrument stands out while preserving the full-bodied sound of the track. It’s proof that whether you’re creating an orchestral cover, a metal remix, or an acoustic masterpiece, professional mixing can elevate video game music covers to a whole new level.

So here it is, the Halo Theme Unplugged!

[via Gamespot]