Post by: JonLeung on September 06, 2006, 11:07:36 AM
My friend brought this to my attention, that it's coming to Edmonton, and looking at the site today, I see that she's right! It is coming up next on the list, though a date and location and ticket sales aren't yet set up. I'm guessing it'd be December or January. (Does anyone really want to be in Edmonton during the winter?) Maybe I'll ask her if she wants to go, she thought it'd be "pretty freaking cool" to hear the Super Mario Bros. jingle being performed, but I'm sure it's got more than just that.
Actually, looking at the list of games, I'm surprised to see Beyond Good & Evil...I loved that game, but I thought it went pretty much unnoticed this past generation, and yet it's here among big franchises like Mario, Sonic, CastleVania, and Myst. I don't really care much that Halo is on there...a five-year-old franchise with two games shouldn't be mentioned BEFORE Mario and Zelda...but I gripe too much. It'll be cool, even if Tommy Tallarico (who often gets on my nerves) is involved.
At least I hope it's cool. Has anyone gone to this? Would you say it's any good?
Post by: IceCold on September 06, 2006, 03:56:24 PM
Post by: JonLeung on September 06, 2006, 04:30:24 PM
http://wii.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=6556 - Scroll down a bit to where it says "concert". There's also a costume contest in the pre-show, that includes people dressed as Mario, Link, and Samus! (I was thinking how cool it would be if someone had a fully detailed Samus outfit...if one was used here, that's a guaranteed video card prize right there!)
Post by: couchmonkey on September 07, 2006, 05:52:40 AM
Post by: JonLeung on September 07, 2006, 10:03:55 AM
Okay, the past couple winters have been abnormally warm. But you'd still wonder why? Then again now that I think about it there are related events that they've played at, but I can't think of any event in the winter worth playing Video Games Live at during the winter. Huh.
I hope that someone here has some impressions of it. They've played at a few places already, including in the States, so someone here should know something...
Post by: JonLeung on September 09, 2006, 07:16:02 AM
"Classic Arcade Medley"
Metal Gear Solid
CastleVania
God Of War
"Interactive Symphony" starring Space Invaders
Beyond Good & Evil
Medal Of Honor
EverQuest II
The Legend Of Zelda
Tron v2.0
"Interactive Symphony" starring Frogger
Kingdom Hearts
Myst
Sonic The Hedgehog
WarCraft
Final Fantasy
Advent Rising
Super Mario
Halo
Encore 1: Guitar Hero medley played by Marcus Henderson (guitarist from Guitar Hero)
Encore 2: Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World played by Martin Leung (the blindfolded video game pianist)
Post by: mantidor on September 09, 2006, 06:29:47 PM
Seriously Metroid doesn't get even close enough the love it deserves.
Post by: JonLeung on September 11, 2006, 05:27:58 PM
Post by: jasperfinn on October 10, 2006, 01:44:52 PM
Post by: Tommy Tallarico on October 10, 2006, 03:02:54 PM
I got this link passed onto me today and thought I would pop in.
First of all, thanks for the interest regarding Video Games Live. I hope to be able to answer some of your questions about the concert.
In regards to people who have seen the show and reviews of the show. Here is just one example of a press release from our website that has reviews from the press and from people who went to the show:
http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?story=50
Here are some other reviews on the show from press folks:
http://www.gamedaily.com/features/?id=949
http://wii.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=6556
http://gonintendo.com/?p=2918
http://www.music4games.net/Features_Display.aspx?id=96
The tickets for our 2 Edmonton shows go on sale Wednesday, October 11th. We're very proud to be working with the very prestigeous and talented Edmonton Symphony and bringing a video game music concert to Alberta for the first time. We've also played other parts of Canada such as Vancouver & Toronto and find that there are MANY game music fans all over the world who have been waiting for something like this for a very long time.
For a complete list of places we've gone and places we're going you can go here:
http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?s=dates
Also... please feel free to sign up to our mailing list because we give out a bunch of information there first as well as special offers.
In regards to games like Beyond Good & Evil... we try to mix in a few surprises into the show which really get peoples attention. For those of you who have played Beyond Good & Evil you probably share my love for the franchise. For those of you who haven't played it... please do yourself a favor and pick it up! We don't just want to give attention to every big name game out there... For us, it's about the quality music, visuals and storyline and not just how many units it sold. Of course 90% of the show are AAA titles because it seems like those always have the best music. Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Myst, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Warcraft, Sonic, etc.... All amazing games that have amazing music and are very popular. But it's definitely not the only determining factor when choosing our set list.
In terms of what the exact set list for Edmonton will be? We're actually not 100% yet. We try to make each and every show different wherever we go. We also try to tailor each show to the area we are playing in. So as one smart poster picked up on... BioWare is in Edmonton and will probably be a part of our show in some capacity. Especially since my partner (and the conductor of Video Games Live) is Jack Wall who composed the music for a lot of the BioWare games like Jade Empire. We are currently trying to figure out what our set list is going to be. So although you see games like Beyond Good & Evil, Castlevania & Tomb Raider on our master list... they may not be played in favor of something more powerful locally or the addition of say another Final Fantasy segment (so many great ones to choose!)
As JonLeung pointed out... We do jump all over the globe. Our next shows are in Rio & Sao Paulo, Brazil before heading over to London! These will be the first video game concerts ever in South America & the UK. We just got through playing the Hollywood Bowl last week in front of thousands and thousands of people. (you didn't hear this from me... but if you look on YouTube.com and do a search for "video games live" you may find a few videos... or 130!!)
Sometimes we team up with conferences such as Gen Con, Wizard World, Game Developers Conference, etc... but we don't do that everywhere. My mom (who is Canadian) informed me that Edmonton gets SUPER DUPER cold in January! (around 40 below?!?!) and there isn't much sunlight. The Symphony told us that it's actually a good time of year to play because there aren't a bunch of activities going on outside and people are looking for something to do indoors.
As far as not having Metroid in the show currently... this is our challenge...
Because of the style of the original music, it is difficult to translate to a live orchestral performance to do it proper justice. I myself worked on Metroid Prime & Metroid Prime Echoes (sound design) and have a very close understanding of the music and am personally a big fan. It was an honor for me to work with such talented people as Miyamoto-san. It's a tough challenge and one that I am not yet willing to give up on... but currently we do have it as part of our playlist. This is an event which will go on indefinitely all around the world. Our goal is to come back each and every year with new material and a different playlist. For example... we've played the Hollywood Bowl twice now and each time we had different playlists and added things. Last week we added things like the Halo 3 trailer music (with Steve Vai on guitar), more Final Fantasy stuff, Civilization IV, LucasArts music, etc.
Please let me know if anyone has any other questions. Thanks again for the interest.
Tommy Tallarico
p.s. Yo JonLeung... sorry that I get on your nerves sometimes.
I'm sure if you met me in person you may have a different opinion. Hopefully we'll be able to meet at the Edmonton show... we're really looking forward to it!Post by: Nick DiMola on October 10, 2006, 08:23:01 PM
Post by: IceCold on October 10, 2006, 09:10:32 PM
As an aside, once Nintendo actually direct-linked one of our threads on their site.
Post by: couchmonkey on October 11, 2006, 06:37:00 AM
I'm willing to believe it's him, he seems to put a lot of effort into marketing this thing himself. I know, I'm getting spam from him and/or PR people at VG Live all the time!
Tickets on sale today?! Oh noes, snap decision make!
Post by: jasperfinn on October 11, 2006, 07:28:57 AM
It looks like the first night is more popular so far - I got seats in the second row for the Tuesday night!
The youtube (gootube) videos are great! Especially that kid who plays Space Invaders onstage - I hope they do that in Edmonton.
Post by: JonLeung on October 12, 2006, 09:50:52 AM
EDIT: Now that I actually read it, I notice that he did notice. At least he's not to upset about it. Maybe I would like to meet him (at least I feel I "know" him more than any other celebrity I have had even a chance to come across, so maybe that's why), though I did walk past and behind him once at E3 while he and Victor Lucas were taping something, probably for Electric Playground.
And no, Tommy, I wouldn't worry too much about the cold in Edmonton. There have been days where it has dropped to -40 degrees (which apparently is the same in both Fahrenheit and Celsius), but those are the freak days, you can't expect them every winter. And in recent years in rarely seems to even get to -30 degrees. If you can survive -20 degree weather (I'm talking Celsius), you'll be fine. Just stay indoors.
Hey, if Tommy's serious about meeting me, maybe he can secure a few VIP-type tickets for me and a few others from VGMaps.com!
Post by: Tommy Tallarico on October 12, 2006, 10:38:52 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: jasperfinn
The youtube (gootube) videos are great! Especially that kid who plays Space Invaders onstage - I hope they do that in Edmonton.
You can count on it!
See ya in Jan.! Thanks for the support!!!
Tommy
Post by: Tommy Tallarico on October 12, 2006, 10:40:18 AM
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Originally posted by: JonLeung
Oh, great, I hope Tommy Tallarico didn't feel insulted when I said that he gets on my nerves. o_0
EDIT: Now that I actually read it, I notice that he did notice. At least he's not to upset about it. Maybe I would like to meet him .
hahahahaaa... Naw! I'm not upset. I'm used to it by now.
T.T.
Post by: JonLeung on October 12, 2006, 10:42:55 AM
Post by: mantidor on October 12, 2006, 08:56:34 PM
oh, good to hear. Personally I loved both orchestrations Ive heard, the one from the SSBM orchestations and the other one which Im not sure where did it came from, but its pretty popular. Its doable, thats for sure, but I also see why is difficult, Metroid music is very unique.
"This is an event which will go on indefinitely all around the world."
aaw, dont say that
It gets my hopes up at first, then I remember "around the world" means NA, Europe, maybe Japan, and maybe probably but likely not Australia, and in an unlikely odd event, Mexico. Theres zero chance of this coming to Colombia, and I probably would be the only one excited about it (ok maybe some 10 other people but thats about it ).EDIT: this is what happens when I dont read properly
"We do jump all over the globe. Our next shows are in Rio & Sao Paulo, Brazil before heading over to London! These will be the first video game concerts ever in South America & the UK"
Awesome! but as I said, chances to get it here are zero, thats still way closer than I could ever had expected!
Post by: Tommy Tallarico on October 13, 2006, 12:38:32 AM
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Originally posted by: JonLeung
Hey, Tommy, if that's really you, click on my avatar to get my email address and email me! If you were serious about meeting me specifically, that is. (Boy, I'm full of myself.) If not, no worries. :P
Yo Jon,
We have a meet & greet after every show for everyone. I'm sure we'll probably have some BioWare folks there as well. Make sure to say "I'm the guy from the Planet GameCube Forums!".
But I'll expect a full report and review of the show from you right here in this thread the day after the show!
Tommy
Post by: Tommy Tallarico on October 13, 2006, 12:40:45 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: mantidor
" It's a tough challenge and one that I am not yet willing to give up on... but currently we do have it as part of our playlist."
oh, good to hear. Personally I loved both orchestrations Ive heard, the one from the SSBM orchestations and the other one which Im not sure where did it came from, but its pretty popular. Its doable, thats for sure, but I also see why is difficult, Metroid music is very unique.
"This is an event which will go on indefinitely all around the world."
aaw, dont say that
EDIT: this is what happens when I dont read properly
"We do jump all over the globe. Our next shows are in Rio & Sao Paulo, Brazil before heading over to London! These will be the first video game concerts ever in South America & the UK"
Awesome! but as I said, chances to get it here are zero, thats still way closer than I could ever had expected!
My brothers wife is from Columbia... so ya never know!!
We will be on your continent though so hopefully you can somehow make it to our Rio & Sao Paulo shows.
The best way to get the latest on new dates and locations is by signing up to our mailing list on the front page of www.videogameslive.com
We let our mailing list people know everything before anyone else.
Thanks!
Tommy
Post by: Pryopizm on October 13, 2006, 05:42:46 AM
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on October 13, 2006, 07:36:48 AM
He still used "k1ddie" in reference to half the GameCube library on Judgement Day, though.
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 13, 2006, 07:55:22 AM
and shame there's no "Tales of..." music... Fatalize is awesome
Post by: Rize on October 13, 2006, 09:03:29 AM
Post by: mantidor on October 13, 2006, 09:06:14 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on October 13, 2006, 12:33:21 PM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on October 13, 2006, 03:09:15 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 13, 2006, 06:30:23 PM
Quoteagreed, but I wouldn't say a 48-hour bus trip is exactly near
Originally posted by: mantidor
At least you are a lot closer than I am.
(especially when BsAs is only 8 by bus.... and no language barrier XD)
Post by: JonLeung on October 14, 2006, 06:09:29 AM
And I thought the good tickets were all gone. Though they probably will be soon.
Post by: couchmonkey on October 16, 2006, 09:14:09 AM
Anyway, I've got my tickets. I'm stuck in a terrace, but it's still pretty close to the stage and if I can bring my camera it could be a great spot for pictures.
Post by: JonLeung on December 28, 2006, 01:34:55 AM
Anyway, whoever it is, they should be happy to hear that there are now two Calgary tour dates. At least I recall an email about it. I'm sure the official site would say.
EDIT: I just looked on the site. Holy crap, November 2007 for you Calgarians? Is that a typo? You may as well come up to Edmonton and see it in January, if any good seats are left. But then again maybe they'll have added some more cool tunes to it by then.
Post by: JonLeung on January 19, 2007, 05:51:52 AM
Well, actually, it's three days remaining, but I'm going to the one on the second day (Tuesday).
I doubt (m)any of you share my excitement, unless it's coming to your city soon.
I was having trouble explaining about this concert to my supervisor, even though she plays Halo with her son and Halo is one of the featured series. Is the concept of a video game concert really so alien to people, even to casual gamers? How very very sad.
Post by: Nick DiMola on January 19, 2007, 10:09:02 AM
Post by: JonLeung on January 23, 2007, 10:05:57 AM
Getting excited!
I think couchmonkey came up to Edmonton just for this show. Don't know if he went to last night's show or if he's going to today's...
Post by: JonLeung on January 24, 2007, 01:54:02 AM
Okay, maybe some of you guys don't care, at least not until it comes close to your city, but I may write a review.
Unfortunately, they didn't play CastleVania.
My friend Clint got to go up on stage and got the highest score so far in Frogger (the interactive symphony part) in all the shows they've done, and won an autographed program book, a manga volume of Ragnarok, and four Future Shop gift cards worth $100.
I didn't stick around for the meet-and-greet, so unfortunately I didn't end up meeting Tommy Tallarico.
Post by: IceCold on January 24, 2007, 05:00:13 PM
Post by: JonLeung on January 09, 2008, 03:41:17 PM
QuoteI must've forgotten because I don't think I posted it here. A year too late, if you hadn't read it, but here it is:
Originally posted by: Tommy Tallarico
Yo Jon,
We have a meet & greet after every show for everyone. I'm sure we'll probably have some BioWare folks there as well. Make sure to say "I'm the guy from the Planet GameCube Forums!".
But I'll expect a full report and review of the show from you right here in this thread the day after the show!
http://www.vgmaps.com/Reviews/Review-Concert-VideoGamesLive.htm
I just found this thread again since I just bought tickets last night to see this again here in Edmonton next month on the Family Day long weekend!
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on January 09, 2008, 04:02:32 PM
Post by: JonLeung on January 09, 2008, 04:07:35 PM
They really should put out DVDs of the show, so we can see segments that may not be shown in our area. For example, being in Edmonton, we saw the premiere of Jade Empire music last year and I think this year is Mass Effect (BioWare is based in Edmonton). But we didn't get Castlevania, and the Jubilee Auditorium's stage is small which I'm guessing is why the only live-action stuff (other than the audience member stuff) was some Metal Gear Solid stuff, but it was a LOT simpler than what is seen in one of the trailers. Though I guess they need some reason for people to come to the show... :/
Post by: JonLeung on February 16, 2008, 10:11:11 PM
Though a friend in Montreal described the concert (he saw it last week) as being very similar to Edmonton's was last year. Hopefully they mix things up a bit more for Edmonton's second time, though of course most of the classics are probably always there.
Post by: MegaByte on February 16, 2008, 10:16:25 PM
Post by: Caliban on February 17, 2008, 05:57:28 AM
Post by: pSYCO-gAMER321 on February 17, 2008, 08:17:22 AM
Post by: JonLeung on February 18, 2008, 06:27:20 PM
I'm not going to write as detailed an account of it all like last time (enough of it was similar), but I'll recount the new bits and highlights...
1) Last year, Tommy hid in the cardboard box (used in the Metal Gear Solid segment). But this year, the guy under the box turned out to be Martin Leung! Of course you've heard of him, and most people who ever saw Video Games Live has seen and heard him live. Last year in Edmonton, we got his sister Lee Ann, who is also a really good pianist, but it was cool to see the guy who has the legacy.
2) As a surprise to everyone, before Zelda, Tommy introduced a segment that was "the most requested" ever since Video Games Live began. He said tonight was its premiere and was a surprise to everyone...because it wasn't Edmonton-based BioWare stuff, I was surprised that they would've chosen here to be the first showing. But to the deafening roar from everyone (including my brother beside me), the Metroid segment premiered. It began with the title screen and opening text from the first Metroid game, and then after some footage from of it, went into a montage of all the other games in the series. I believe they covered every single game (including the handheld ones - unlike the Zelda and Sonic segments - they had some Zero Mission, Prime: Hunters, Fusion, and even a brief glimpse or two of Prime: Pinball. Least represented was II: Return Of Samus). Finishing off with all the various in-game images of suitless/Zero Suit Samus in mostly chronological-by-release-date order (except they finished off with Prime, which had the most realistic Samus) and then Fusion's "Mission Accomplished" screen was a nice touch. No Ridley music in there, but of course Ridley did show up a couple times in the montage.
3) Richard Jacques, who has worked on some Sega games, flew in from England. Here he played music from OutRun 2 on the piano - the camera was focused on him but the orchestra did join in - and while I haven't played that game, I do have to say that medley was one of the most energetic pieces of music I've ever heard.
4) Mass Effect music was the premiere that everyone was expecting. While I haven't played it yet (it's yet another one of those Xbox games that will eventually make its way to the PC, I'm sure - I'll catch it then), it was interesting to see that they didn't go for the usual "John Williams space opera" vibe. As Jack Wall and the technical director on the game mentioned on stage a few times before the segment, they were going for a "Blade Runner/Tangerine Dream/'80s ultra-futuristic soundtrack" or something, and I think they got it. To mix things up, the second half of it was played and sung by local band The Faunts, who apparently did that song in-game as well.
5) Jack Wall pointed out that it was Tommy's birthday, so he had all of us sing "Happy Birthday" to him - with the orchestra and choir joining in, of course. That was neat. Not a huge deal, but obviously that can't happen every show!
6) After Halo 3, they obviously came back for an encore. It was FF VII's One-Winged Angel (again). But then there was a second encore. They said they just learned it recently, and it was what me and a friend wanted to see, the Castlevania segment! I thought they played it before - pretty sure actually - just not here in Edmonton. Maybe when they said they "learned it a few days ago" it meant with Martin Leung on the piano and Tommy on the guitar as well. Love that Castlevania music!
I still didn't wait around long enough to meet Tommy Tallarico. (My friend volunteered to help with the costume contest, so he did.)
Awesome night. Now I'm sure I'll go again each year if they can keep adding new stuff and have some surprises.
Post by: Caliban on February 18, 2008, 06:44:25 PM
Post by: Caliban on June 28, 2008, 10:02:33 PM
Upon re-reading JonLeung's last post, I come to the conclusion that either Tommy Tallarico is a liar and did it on purpose what he said, or it was a mishap from his part. As JonLeung posted, "Tommy introduced a segment that was "the most requested" ever since Video Games Live began. He said tonight was its premiere and was a surprise to everyone... I was surprised that they would've chosen here to be the first showing. But to the deafening roar from everyone (including my brother beside me), the Metroid segment premiered."
Well, he told us that it was the worldwide premier for Metroid being played in Toronto.
Ah well. I had fun.
Post by: BeautifulShy on July 07, 2008, 03:33:34 PM
It seems that they are going to release a Cd in the states.They are going to let Uk download it starting today.While on July 24 they will release it in the States to coincide with VGL playing in San Diego. While Lezpeg, Germany will have a event on August 20th. Then the CD will hit in the UK and the rest of the world.
Post by: BeautifulShy on September 11, 2008, 05:47:55 PM
Northeast Presale Event
We are proud to announce that Video Games Live will be putting on a number of shows around your area over the next couple of months including the first ever game concerts in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey and Long Island, NY! We’re also putting together possible dates for Philadelphia & Pittsburg, PA.
Special VGL Mailing List Pre-Sale tickets for our Boston, Massachusetts show at the Wang Theatre just went on sale and can be purchased using the following link: https://www.broadwayoffers.com/verify.aspx?promoCode=VGLFANCLUB
The special code to get tickets is: VGLFANCLUB
The Boston, MA show is going to be a special one and we intend on having some very special guests in attendance. Please feel free to pass along or post the link and special code.
Here is a listing of all our current shows taking place in the Northeast.
Thank-you so much for your continued support! We hope to see you at one of our performances real soon!
BROOKVILLE, NY
September 20, 2008 - 8PM
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Concert Pops of Long Island
ON SALE NOW!
BOSTON, MA
November 21, 2008 - 8PM
Wang Theatre - Citi Performing Arts Center
PRE-SALE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
(special code: VGLFANCLUB)
NEWARK, NJ
December 27, 2008 - (2 shows!) 2PM & 8PM
New Jersey Perfoming Arts Center (NJPAC)
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
ON SALE NOW!
BURLINGTON, VT
January 17, 2009 - 8PM
Flynn Center Performing Arts
Vermont Youth Orchestra
ON SALE NOW!
Post by: JonLeung on October 28, 2008, 07:31:30 PM
Which of the two is better? They look to be about the same in format...though VGL was the first (I THINK, correct me if I'm wrong) and has Tommy...
