CHVRCHES write a song for Mirror's Edge Catalyst
PS4, Xbox One, PC [ Electronic Arts - DICE ]
Written by the multi-award-winning group, "Warning Call" is directly inspired by Faith's journey through the city of Glass
DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio,announces its collaboration with CHVRCHES, the critically acclaimed Scottish electropop group, which composed "Warning Call," an original song for Mirror's Edge Catalyst. The track can be heard when launching and completing the game, as well as during a secret sequence that players will discover as they explore the city of Glass and uncover the thematic elements that make up the story of Mirror's Edge Catalyst.
"Warning Call" is available to download and stream on most online platforms. Mirror's Edge Catalyst will be available in France from June 9 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Origin for PC.
CHVRCHES' distinctive style, which intertwines shadow and light through complex pop music, is a unique signature blending electronic and organic sounds. Lauren Mayberry, the group's singer, wrote the lyrics from the perspective of Faith, the game's heroine, perfectly portraying the world in which she lives, her struggle and her strength. "Warning Call" is one of the group's most accomplished tracks to date.
"We're proud to have had the opportunity to contribute to the soundtrack of Mirror's Edge Catalyst. CHVRCHES' sound resonates with the minimalist sci-fi feel of the Mirror's Edge world, and we feel that the song complements the dramatic and emotional themes of Faith's story," said CHVRCHES member Iain Cook.
In Mirror's Edge Catalyst, players will experience the rise of Faith, a fearless runner who discovers the existence of a terrible secret beneath the reflections of the city of Glass. During her adventure, Faith will explore every corner of the city, from the pristine rooftops of skyscrapers to the dark underground tunnels.Players will have to master the urban environment, chain together stunts and fight the oppression of the ruling elite, thereby revealing the unspeakable secrets hidden beneath the city's surface.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst lets players explore the city at their own pace and discover new activities, such as "Sprints" (races from point A to point B), environment-based puzzles and story missions.
"Warning Call" was recorded before the group began its current tour, at its studio, Alucard Studios, in Glasgow.
The group was inspired by the city of Glass, which serves as the setting and playground for Mirror's Edge Catalyst with its futuristic skyscrapers, and wanted to express the feeling of another world through its music to match the game's visual style.The most attentive listeners will recognize sonic elements from the game's main theme in "Warning Call." Every Open Eye, CHVRCHES' second album, released last autumn, was acclaimed by critics and climbed to the top of the charts: #1 Alternative Album, #8 Billboard 200, #7 Current Album and #1 Rock Album.
