Call of Duty hints at collaboration with Finneas
Several months after FINNEAS expressed interest in working on the score for Call of Duty, Infinity Ward responded with a cryptic reply. Could a collaboration be imminent?
01st Sep 2023 10:18
Images via FINNEAS Instagram | Activision
Call of Duty hints at collaboration with Finneas
Several months after FINNEAS expressed interest in working on the score for Call of Duty, Infinity Ward responded with a cryptic reply. Could a collaboration be imminent?
01st Sep 2023 10:18
Images via FINNEAS Instagram | Activision
When the producer and creative multi-talent FINNEAS hinted at a desire to craft the soundscape for a future Call of Duty experience in January, the gaming community took note.
Seven months later, the intrigue only deepened as Infinity Ward responded on Twitter, leaving ample room for speculation about possible upcoming collaboration.
Who is Finneas?
Emerging from the dynamic landscape of today's music scene, Finneas Baird O'Connell, better known as FINNEAS, has solidified his reputation as an extraordinary talent.
With 13 Grammy nominations and a remarkable eight wins, he has firmly established himself as one of the most successful contemporary artists. The title of the youngest recipient of the 'Producer of the Year, Non-Classical' award is just one of the feathers in his cap.
While he's played a pivotal role in shaping hits for various artists, notably his sister Billie Eilish, his solo endeavours speak volumes about his individual prowess.
Displaying many facets of his talents, FINNEAS has also shown up on screens with performances in "Life Inside Out", several appearances in the comedy-drama show "Glee", and even shared a few laughs in "Modern Family".
Adding another layer to his multifaceted career, he's dabbled in movie scores, leaving his mark on films like "The Fallout" and "Vengeance" in recent years.
Moreover, he and his sister won the Oscar for Best Original Song for "No Time to Die" from the James Bond film of the same name, adding to his deep trophy collection.
Is a CoD collaboration in the works?
Call of Duty's recent strategy seems clear: merge the gaming world with the glamour and talent of entertainment icons.
Collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage already point in that direction.
With FINNEAS's evident interest and Infinity Ward's cryptic acknowledgement, the dots seem to be connecting toward an impending partnership.
The pause between FINNEAS's initial tweet and Infinity Ward's intriguing reply might suggest more than just casual interest.
Could it indicate that there's more to this story than meets the eye? Perhaps the business side of things has been handled and hard evidence of his involvement is just around the corner.
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Sascha Heinisch
Sascha "Yiska" Heinisch is a Senior Esports Journalist at GGRecon. He's been creating content in esports for over 10 years, starting with Warcraft 3.
