Topic: Video Games Live Comes to GDC

[Karl Castaneda #2]

Tommy Tallarico and crew bring a concert full of popular gaming music on the final night of Game Developers Conference 2006.

2006 Game Developers Conference to Host Video Games Live Concert as Closing  Night Performance    

Live Music Event to Feature Symphony Silicon Valley Performing Popular Video  Game Scores    

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The Game Developers Conference (GDC)  is proud to present Video Games Live(TM) as its closing night performance.  Video Games Live(TM) is an immersive concert featuring music from the  biggest video games of all time.  At the GDC production, the renowned  Symphony Silicon Valley and its full chorus will be accompanied by exclusive  video footage and music arrangements, lasers, synchronized lighting, solo  performers, electronic percussionists, live action and creative interactive  segments to build an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.  The  concert will take place at the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Friday, March 24  at 8 p.m.  Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster.com.    

Video Games Live will be the first time video game music has been performed  in San Jose, the "birthplace of video games."  Music from some of the top  game franchises will be performed, including Mario(TM), Zelda(R), Halo(R),  Metal Gear Solid(R), Warcraft(R), Myst(R),  Castlevania(R), Medal of  Honor(TM), Sonic(TM), Kingdom Hearts, Tron, Final Fantasy(R), Advent Rising,  Beyond Good & Evil(TM), God of War(TM) and a special retro Classic Arcade  Medley featuring over 20+ games from Pong(R) to Donkey Kong(R) including  such classics as Dragon's Lair, Tetris, Frogger, Gauntlet, Space Invaders &  Outrun.    

"Video Games Live is a milestone in the evolution of games as an art form in  world culture," said GDC director Jamil Moledina.  "Featuring VGL at GDC  fits in perfectly with our goals of provoking innovation among game  creators, and producing ideas that have dramatic reach into the greater  entertainment audience."    

"Partnering with the GDC to present Video Games Live is an honor; not only  will fans of video games be amazed at what we have in store for them, but  presenting this performance in front of the entire industry will also prove  to be very special," Tommy Tallarico, co-creator of Video Games Live and a  leading game music composer, said.  "Video games have become one of the most  thrilling and electrifying forms of entertainment in the 21st century.  Video Games Live will capture that same excitement level to help create the  ultimate celebration of video games for everyone to enjoy."    

Video Games Live(TM) is a complete celebration of the video game industry  which includes pre- and post-show festival activities including a costume  contest and meet-and-greet with designers and composers.  Tickets for the  March 24 event are priced from $20 to $55, and are now available at  Ticketmaster.com.  You can also order tickets over the phone by calling  408-998-TIXS and 415-421-TIXS.    

The GDC will take place March 20-24 at the San Jose Convention Center.  To  secure early rate pricing, be sure to register by February 15.  Learn more  at www.gdconf.com.

[miedo]

I bet Karl was thrilled to report about his favorite video game composer and reviewer.  

[JonLeung]

I was actually discussing Tommy's skills with my brother the other day.  o_0

I was wondering if Tommy Tallarico was more of a musically-inclined type person to be involved in these gaming concerts and whatnot, 'cause I often disagree with him and think he's a bit of a spaz on Electric Playground, Reviews On The Run, etc.  He's not always a bad game reviewer, but I just find his hyperness kind of freaky and some of the things he'd say I'd never consider.  Like when he liked Wind Waker just 'cause of the kid with the snot.  He's trying to be funny, I guess, but he does it too often.

I'm sure I could respect the guy if he'd show off some of his less annoying skills on TV, which I gather he does have.

[Karl Castaneda #2]

Brian, I was so close to making a "Tommy is short" joke - you have no idea.

I'm really not a Tallarico fan; there's been talk among friends of mine about a cage match, but it's really just a pipe dream. You have to pay a certain amount of cash to get into one of those, and I think Tallarico is a bit short this month. And every month.

Whew, I feel a lot better now.