Music makes the game for some, others it is an annoyance and mute it for the game. I for one mute it. It does not mean I appreciate the music, but I want to hear the game. Marty's leave is something worth a look at, but does it really affect the game itself? I listen to the music on iTunes, not on my XBox, so for me, no it doesn't. People need to realize that a game is more than an individual part. Will Marty's flare be missed, yes. Will it kill the game, no. Play the game for the game, not the music. If you want the music only, buy it.