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Stanley James LePard (10 August 1956 - 11 February 2021[1][2]) was a musical artist and composer best known for his compositions in Microsoft Windows operating systems such as Windows 98 and Windows XP and in various video game franchises such as Halo.

Stan LePard
Born
Stanley James LePard

(1956-08-10)August 10, 1956
DiedFebruary 11, 2021(2021-02-11) (aged 64)
Cause of deathBrain hemorrage
Known forCreating "Velkommen" aka "title.wma"
Websitehttps://stanlepardmusic.com/

Career

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Stan LePard was known for composing music used in software, with some of his tracks and sound effects being featured in the operating systems Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows XP. One of his most notable compositions, Windows XP's "title.wma", was used as the system's installation theme that users would hear upon booting up the system for the first time. He also composed music for various video games, including several in the Halo series in addition Marvel: Contest of Champions and Guild Wars 2 and others.[2] In addition to his software compositions, LePard arranged, wrote, and conducted for orchestras in Europe.[1]

The boot screen of Windows XP that greeted users as LePard's "title.wma" played in the background

List of notable compositions

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Halo series[2][3]

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  • Halo 2 OST - Halo 2[4]
  • Halo 3 OST - Halo 3
  • Rain - Halo 3
  • Unleashed - Halo 3
  • On the Prowl - Halo 3
  • Air Traffic Control - Halo 3
  • Halo: Reach OST - Halo: Reach
  • Blood on the Ground - Halo: Reach
  • Bait and Switch - Halo: Reach
  • Free Fire Zone - Halo: Reach
  • Few More Days - Halo: Reach

Microsoft and Microsoft Windows[2][3][5] [6]

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References

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  1. ^ a b None (2021-02-17). "Stanley James LePard, 64". Coeur d'Alene Press. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  2. ^ a b c d Singh, Surej (2021-02-16). "'Halo', 'Guild Wars 2' and 'Destiny' composer Stan LePard has passed away". NME. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  3. ^ a b "Stan LePard Music". Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  4. ^ Halo 2, Credits
  5. ^ Fasmer, B. T. (2015-07-29). "The Amazing Windows XP Installation Songs". New Age Music Guide. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  6. ^ Windows 98 Log Off UI Sound, retrieved 2024-08-17
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