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[Generated Name: Dr. A. Thompson, Media Music Studies] Publication: Journal of Interactive Sound Design , Vol. 14, Issue 2

The Sound of Treason: Deconstructing Lorne Balfe’s “Shepherd Betrayal” Cue in Modern Warfare 2 MW2 Soundtrack by Lorne Balfe - Shepherd Betray...

The table demonstrates that Shepherd’s musical signature is unique: not chaotic (Makarios) but corrupt . The music suggests a system grinding to a halt under the weight of its own hypocrisy. [Generated Name: Dr

Lorne Balfe’s score for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) is notable for its shift from traditional militaristic fanfares to a hybrid electronic-orchestral palette that emphasizes psychological instability. This paper analyzes the specific cue associated with General Shepherd’s betrayal—often informally titled “The Betrayal” or “Shepherd’s End”—during the climactic events of the mission “Second Sun” and the subsequent “Whiskey Hotel.” By examining leitmotif truncation, harmonic dissonance, and rhythmic deceleration, this paper argues that Balfe’s music does not merely accompany Shepherd’s turn but actively encodes the collapse of trust, the inversion of heroism, and the traumatic rupture of the player’s allegiance. 14, Issue 2 The Sound of Treason: Deconstructing