I also integrated certain tonal FX and sounds from the ‘Kill or Capture’ soundtrack, that blended very well over my track, including the syncopated strings in the first drop. That same evening I came up with that spooky arpeggio lead melody for the big break, the epic cinematic bridge into the Captain Price vocal, leading into the big drop with the heavy chugging bass sequencer, where I end up adding some super epic strings the next day. Oliver: It felt like a dream come true when I heard that Activision wanted me to create an official anthem for their new Warzone map, Vondel! I wanted to create something in my techno-focused alter ego HI-LO’s style, mixed with sound bites from the game, like the Captain Price vocal liner/sample and elements/sounds from their soundtracks, and with a cinematic feel to it, more on the melodic techno side of things. Interviewer: What appealed to you about this collaboration Have you wanted to do something like this for a long time? And what was your inspiration for the track How did you integrate sounds from Call of Duty whilst maintaining your signature sound? Some people are going to hate me for this, but in the pandemic I loved playing Warzone solos as a ‘ninja’ so to say, being very strategic where to land at the start, where to move and position throughout the game, with the goal to avoid most combat and only engage in combat when it’s really necessary and to win the game with as few kills as possible haha. In Warzone squads I usually like to take the lead a bit, I used to be really good at chess as a kid and I always like to think a few steps ahead. Oliver: Nowadays, and maybe since I got a bit older, my strengths are definitely not on the direct combat side of things, but more so on strategic plays/moves, map awareness, outsmarting the opponents and having patience. Interviewer: What type of Call of Duty player are you Do you have a particular playing style or strength? And I must admit I occasionally liked some noob tubing fun besides all the sweaty quickscoping. I think in the end it was all meant to be haha. When Spinnin’ Records – my dream label at that time – offered me a record deal, my first officially released tracks were actually named after MW2 rocket launchers (Thumper, Stinger, Buzzer, Javelin, Juggernaut). To be honest I got a bit obsessed with it at that time, I especially loved quickscoping with the Intervention, and it got to a point that people regularly thought I was hacking haha. Oliver: My earliest memories of Call of Duty were playing World at War on the PS2, but my most fond memories were from playing Modern Warfare 2 with friends.

Interviewer: What are your earliest memories of Call of Duty? Here’s what he had to say about the partnership. Back then, some Oliver’s first tracks were named after weapons from previous Call of Duty ® titles. Learn what to expect on your convocation day or email the Ceremonies office if you have questions.Oliver Heldens’ career has been a whirlwind of mind-boggling success since he signed to Spinnin’ Records. Fresh roses are also available for purchase during convocation. Please note, graduates may not wear or carry flowers during the ceremony, so hold on to them for later. Surprise your graduate with a beautiful bouquet! You can pre-order flowers for pick up the day of the ceremony. Searching for something to remember the day? The UVic Bookstore has a wide range of UVic merchandise available for purchase online. Keep in touch and access alumni benefits and services through the alumni website.

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