Call of Duty's theme tune stars on a new album of video game soundtracks entitled 'Game On'.
Tina Guo
Classical music star Tina Guo has recorded a string of familiar title songs from the gaming world and transformed them for her debut LP, to be released in the UK on February 10, 2017.
The collection includes theme songs from the likes of 'World of Warcraft' and 'Halo' as well as classic titles 'Mario' and 'Zelda' and 'Final Fantasy' and have been specially rearranged with high-octane solos and both acoustic and electric cello arrangements.
Critically acclaimed titles, revered for their music, including 'Journey', 'Chrono Trigger' and 'Metal Gear Solid' also feature.
Cellist Tina is like "Wonder Woman" when she picks up her instrument, according to renowned composer Hans Zimmer.
Speaking about the musician, he said: "When she grabs the cello, it's like a sword. She becomes Wonder Woman."
To coincide with the record, Tina also released the first music video from the album for 'Pokemon' complete with a cello Pokemon battle and Guo starring as Ash Ketchum and Team Rocket from the franchise.
Tina made the album under Sony Masterworks, whose senior vice president, Mark Cavell said of the record: "Tina is a natural in this repertoire and adds drama and glamour in equal measure alongside her innate talent and musicianship.
"It's rare to see classical being given a heavy metal makeover in quite so emphatic a fashion as with the work of Tina Guo, an international sensation."
'Game On' tracklisting:
1. 'The Legend of Zelda'
2. 'Final Fantasy VII'
3. 'Chrono Trigger'
4. 'World of Warcraft'
5. 'Skyrim'
6. 'Uncharted: Nate's Theme'
7. 'Super Mario Bros.'
8. 'Pokemon'
9. 'Journey'
10. 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'
11. 'Halo'
12. 'Metal Gear Solid'
13. 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Main Titles'
14. 'Tetris'