14 DAY TRIAL // There were reports that hit games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band are boosting the sales of artists featured in the game, and that seems to be a natural thing, having in mind that there are indeed some great songs featured in the game. Still, I am really surprised when I hear that other games that are not especially focused on the music part have the capability to produce real Artists that will make real music to be sold for real money. This is the case of Halo 3, a game that has become so popular that even its music started to be requested by the fans.
That is the conclusion made by Universal Music, at least, since they have posted adverts in different religious publications looking for choir members ready to record some tracks, after Halo 3 has boosted the interest of the public for chant music. According to the London Metro, Universal Music is currently searching for demos to replicate Halo's trademark Gregorian chant music.
"Ever since the last Halo game we've had so many inquiries about plain chant," explained Dickon Stainer, managing director of Universal Classics and Jazz. "We've even been asked by festival organizers if we've got nuns or monks on our roster."
We really doubt that they will find real monks and nuns, but there are probably enough people out there with some voice and desire to be costumed in whatever the public wants to see in order to get some money and fame. And, having in mind that we're actually talking about chant music, something that will probably not upset the parents, as some punk rock or gangsta hip hop songs do, it's for the good of human kind (or something like that).
Until you will get the chance to see the first Halo-inspired chant music from Universal, the same guys that have signed contracts with the likes of 50 Cent and Amy Winehouse, why don't you check this related youtube video? It will definitely bring back some classic memories.