'I have no lack of inspiration from the amazing gameplay itself' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer says Infinity Ward's sound team were a 'huge creative influence' on the soundtrack and 'integral in shaping the overall vibe'

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Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:47:08 +0000

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has attributed the gameplay and the Infinity Ward sound team for helping to inspire the multiplayer score.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has revealed some inspirations behind the game's soundtrack He attributes much of it to the gameplay and Infinity Ward's sound team He confirmed that he didn't reference previous Modern Warfare soundtracks, but there is "a little bit of vibe inspiration from the OG
Modern Warfare 2" Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 composer Jason Graves has attributed the gameplay and the Infinity Ward sound team for helping to inspire the game's multiplayer score.

In an interview with TechRadar Gaming, Graves said, "Fortunately, I have no lack of inspiration from the amazing gameplay itself," when asked where he begins when composing a soundtrack for such an iconic franchise. "The incredible team at Infinity Ward, led by audio director Stephen Miller, was also such a huge creative influence," he continued. "And the music team, led by Jonathan Mayer, were integral in shaping the overall vibe and giving me everything I needed to be as creative as possible." Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Graves, who has also composed for Warzone , Dead Space , Dead Space 2 ,
2013's Tomb Raider , and a host of other projects spanning video games and movies, added that it was important that the work was a collaborative effort, as scores can be years in the making.

"I can't stress how important cooperation with other creative human beings makes a difference when it comes to working on a project as big as this," Graves said. "This is the kind of thing that slowly comes together over years of work." You may like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 review: blockbuster gaming at its best 'A generational Call of Duty game' After almost ten hours hands-on, I think Modern Warfare 4 could revolutionize the long-running
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As for finding the basis for a Modern Warfare score, Graves explained that he doesn't listen to previous works, but admitted that "there was a little bit
of vibe inspiration from the OG Modern Warfare 2 ."

"But nothing too granular or specific," he added, "I'm very intentional about not listening to music from previous projects in a franchise unless specifically directed by the developer. I think that's especially important here because Infinity Ward has been so supportive of trying new things and creating a soundtrack that's every bit as epic and bespoke as the gameplay itself." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

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