--- title: "7 epic songs that prove ‘Call of Duty’ knows how to lay down tracks" date: "2019-01-28" modified: "2020-10-22" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/music/7-epic-songs-that-prove-call-of-duty-knows-how-to-lay-down-tracks/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Gaming" - "Music" --- # 7 epic songs that prove ‘Call of Duty’ knows how to lay down tracks ![]() Sometimes you want [music that'll get you pumped up](). Sometimes you just want to get over your (good for nothing) ex. --- But sometimes you just need sweeping sounds to tune out the world. Maybe you're running. Maybe you're sitting at your desk getting some work done. Whatever it is, [the Call Sign Ronin playlist is here for you](). And most of these epic songs are from video games. Because it's a new (virtual reality) world, friends. Here are some of our favorites: ### 1. Opening Titles — Hans Zimmer | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Zimmer is king when it comes to sweeping scores, and he did not hold back with the COD: MW2 soundtrack. It starts the sixth installment of Call of Duty off with the perfect blend of ambiance and suspense. ### 2. Extraction Point — Hans Zimmer | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 This song jumps right into the action. COD: MW2 is about taking an Afghanistan city back from insurgents and the intensity is clear in this song. ![]() *Nothing takes back Afghan cities like a bunch of teens and their friends.* ### 3. Breach — Hans Zimmer | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 "Breach" slows things down a bit, a necessary reprieve. ### 4. Guerrilla Tactics — Hans Zimmer | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Our final pick from this album, "Guerrilla Tactics" picks up the pace and introduces non-traditional instruments to give you a feel for the action that comes with a mission. ### 5. Call of Duty: MW3 — Brian Tyler This one feels like it's from a scene that may or may not make your eyes mist up. It's okay. Just lean into it. ![]() *Tracer fire brings tears to my eyes, too.* ### 6. Advanced Soldier Overture — Harry Gregson-Williams | Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare This one has a build to it. Need to get motivated? Start here. ### 7. Draconian Dream — Audiomachine | Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare This one is aptly named: it sounds mechanical and other-worldly. And it's awesome. ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()