simple repetitive hook for parents Bungie In 1993 Martin was invited to make music for Bungie First project was Myst: The fallen lords Second project was Myst II During recording session the studio caught fire Bungie offered full time possession in 1997 He was hired days before Microsoft contracted bungie At the time he was the oldest employee at the age of 42 Halo Martin was lead composer and audio tech for the project Goal was to have the main theme ready for E3 2000 Wanted a signature sound that old but futuristic On his way to work he decided to use a Gregorian Chant Halo Continued Martin envisioned that each game will have unique twist to the score Halo 2 incorporated Guitar (Action Packed) Halo 3 incorporated Piano (Somber) ODST used Blues and African rhythms (Saddening) End of Bungie Career In 2014 after finishing the soundtrack for Destiny Martin was fired. No reason was attached to the termination Martin sued and won the hearing Founded his own game studio