As part of the Vision Sound Music festival at the Southbank Centre, London, the world renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra put on a special concert dedicated to the wonderful world of videogame music. Entitled "Video Game Heroes," it's a collection of music from games old and new, all of which are close to conductor Andrew Skeet's heart.
Unfortunately for us (except the people who went of course), the concert took place last Saturday ( September 2.) However, there is an album coming out this Fall so look out for that. In the meantime, take a look at the set list and if possible read Mr. Skeet's blog about the project. Decide on whether you think his balance was just right, and enjoy the only footage from the concert so far below.
Set List
Advent Rising: Muse Tommy Tallarico Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Jeremy Soule Call of Duty: Main Menu Theme Stephen Barton & Harry Gregson-Williams Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2: Theme Hans Zimmer & Lorne Balfe Legend of Zelda Koji Kondo Super Mario Bros. Theme Mahito Yokota & Koji Kondo Little Big Planet: Orb of Dreamers: The Cosmic Imagisphere Daniel Pemberton Splinter Cell: Conviction Michael Nielsen, Kaveh Cohen, Amon Tobin Battlefield 2: Theme Joel Eriksson Final Fantasy: Theme Nobuo Uematsu
Interval
Metal Gear Solid: Sons of Liberty Theme Harry Gregson-Williams Dead Space: Welcome Aboard the U.S.G. Ishimura* Jason Graves Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Greg Edmonson World of Warcraft: Seasons of War Jason Hayes Halo 3: One Final Effort Martin O’Donnell & Michael Salvatori 007: Blood Stone: Athens Harbour Chase* Richard Jacques Bioshock: The Ocean on his Shoulders Garry Schyman Mass Effect: Suicide Mission Jack Wall & Sam Hulick Fallout 3: Theme Inon Zur Tetris Alexey Pajitnov Super Mario Bros. Gusty Garden Galaxy Koji Kondo Final Fantasy: Liberi Fatali Nobuo Uematsu Angry Birds Ari Pulkkinen Enemy Zero: Last Movement Michael Nyman
Angry birds? I thought this was about video game heroes not moody birds that commit suicide by slingshot. Also isn't is supposed to be "video game" heroes? :P Also CoD...really?
Come on guys. Personally, the same Mario > Zelda > Mario > Metalgear thing is getting a bit redundant. I think it's awesome that they're taking a bit from every generation!
CoD's theme is pretty damn iconic, no matter what you think of the games. Angry Birds, while not my top choice, is pretty recognizable, which is why I reckon' it's there. Seriously, quit being children, you're really that pissed about three tracks? Did you see how many other great games they picked?
Ok, true that Angry Birds theme might be the most annoying jingle to ever be created, but the guy behind that track has made some awesome stuff. Ari Pulkkinen should deserve to have a better song represent him in a concert like this.
Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?
Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!
Contest:
9:00 PM on 09.05.2011 | 
y u so playin' COD music?
Just no.
The MW2 main theme is awesome, it's Hans Zimmer for fuck's sake.
That annoying theme...
Not trying to say I'm right, but that theme repeats the same annoying thing over... And over...
Just my opinion but it's Not going to be on any of my top 100 Game music picks. Ever.