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Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses - A Look at the LA Show

by Becky Hollada and Kimberly Keller - June 15, 2015, 1:42 pm EDT
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See photos and check out what producer Jason Michael Paul had to say after the show!

With over 60 shows planned and added music from recent releases, the Master Quest installment of the Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses is the biggest concert event yet. Becky and Kim got a chance to attend the rehearsal, the concert and even got to sit in and listen to producer Jason Michael Paul talk about the show.

When our ears were greeted by the overture, we knew we were in for a spectacular show and the Zelda Symphony certainly didn't disappoint. A full orchestra and choir, accompanied by on-point game visuals, immersed the audience in the land of Hyrule for two and a half hours and never let go. Movements revisted games of the past and new music from Majora's Mask and A Link Between Worlds celebrated the present. And the Walt Disney Concert Hall venue was just the final touch. The intimate setting and warm atmosphere were topped only by the acoustics to make the performance a truly worthwhile experience.

But if you couldn't fly to LA or are just now hearing about it, you're in luck! Tour dates and locations are still being added to the tour, and according to Jason, they are set to keep running through January 2017.

"Nintendo really does do a good job of engaging their fans and definitely trying to promote that community aspect. This concert is an extention of that you know," he says, "the whole idea of this from day one was always trying to bring video game music to the masses. So that's kind of been what we've been trying to do for video game music through The Legend of Zelda. I think we're getting there, one city at a time."

And 2017 certainly will not be the end forever. We sat down with Jason after the show to listen to some of his thoughts on how the show will evolve in the future, and how it's already changed from the past:

"With these new games, for example when the newest game comes out and also with the 30th anniversary coming up, I think you'll see a lot more work on, for example, the overture, to incorporate some of the 30 years. And then of course, I'm probably going to redo some of the interludes, do some different ones. But the thing that does stay the same, the core of the concert, is the symphony--the four-movement symphony--which I can't really imagine me changing. I really don't want to change it because it's so beautiful. The only reason why I would update it would be just because the visuals would improve. But yeah, it's going to continue to evolve to be a new show. There's so much material, so it's just a matter of time I think."

"I have other ideas too. We'll throw in some other things too that you guys as Zelda fans will really appreciate. I don't know if you guys noticed all the items we have for merchandise; I produce all those items. Things that weren't getting done in the past, I've been producing and taking total initiative in getting those things because I think those are important and the fans really want that. For example, the program that we have now, I thiink it's a great addition for the fans. And of course I created a two-year calendar. Cause I figured, hey, why not make it two years?"

"But you know, little things like that and other things I'm also working on, like we're really expanding the tour. We're doing over 60 shows this year alone, where in the past we only did 30 shows. A lot of work's been done. Again my focus is really bringing it to audiences that haven't had the opportunity to see the show, and of course, the markets that we do go back into, I keep it fresh. So people who are in, say, Chicago for example, get to see a different show. I mean I want to keep all the fans happy."

"And the one thing, lastly, that I think is very important that I wanted the show to be representatitve of is Mr. Kondo, Mr. Aonuma and Mr. Miyamoto and their vision. One of the things in the past when I was doing the show that I didn't like was the fact that it really got away from the original creators of the game, and that's why I wanted to shift the focus. It's why you'll notice I don't say much at the beginning of the show because it's really not about me. It's about Mr. Miyamoto, Mr. Aonuma, and Mr. Kondo and the music and the visuals from the game. I think that's really worked well for this show and I think people really appreciate that. And at the end of the day it's not about anyone else except for them."

Make sure to check out the photo gallery below for another look at the concert and rehearsal. And for more information about the show, tour dates, locations, merchandise and to buy tickets, check out the Zelda Symphony website. If you see a show in your area, don't miss out!

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Manthony ChopkinsJune 15, 2015

I am always pumped for stuff like this. I will be seeing it for the third time when it comes back to Chicago.

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