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MW4 Composer: Gameplay Fuels Epic Sound
3 Nov
Summary
- Composer Jason Graves cited gameplay as inspiration for MW4 soundtrack.
- Infinity Ward's sound and music teams were key influences.
- Graves drew slight vibe inspiration from original Modern Warfare 2.
Jason Graves, the composer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, has shared insights into his creative process for the game's soundtrack. He emphasized that the dynamic gameplay itself served as a significant source of inspiration.
Graves also highlighted the crucial role of the Infinity Ward sound team, particularly audio director Stephen Miller, and the music team led by Jonathan Mayer. Their contributions were integral to shaping the overall atmosphere of the score.
Speaking about his approach, Graves confirmed he avoids listening to previous soundtracks from the franchise. However, he admitted to drawing a small amount of "vibe inspiration" from the original Modern Warfare 2, ensuring it remained subtle and non-specific.
He underscored the importance of collaboration in developing music for large-scale projects like Modern Warfare 4, noting that such scores evolve over several years. Graves believes this cooperative effort is essential for creating a bespoke and epic soundtrack that matches the gameplay.
