A Nostalgic Nerd Fest - Video Games Live at Massey Hall
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending Video Games Live at Massey Hall where a full orchestra and choir played through some of the most acclaimed video game soundtracks in the history of the industry. Yes, I admit, it was an incredibly nerdy experience, but a nostalgic one as well, as it beautifully conveyed the musical artistry that has emerged through the relatively young medium. If you have a favorite game, chances are these guys covered it last night. Mario, Metal Gear, Sonic, Final Fantasy, Zelda, Halo, God of War and even Pong were among the highlights. The ensemble has toured the world, so check out their site to see when they’re coming to your home town.
February 11th, 2008 at 10:20 am
Actually, while the show has toured the world, it’s always local artists playing the music. As the MC noted towards the middle of the show, they had only a single rehearsal that day before they put on the show that night.
February 12th, 2008 at 9:51 am
Hi Bro,
That is pretty cool… they think of everything these days.
Dave