Video Games Live

Next time someone sees him they should tell him GFF is back up.

I regret not being able to go to the San Fransisco concert this month. I really wanted to go and check it out but my boss is off on that Friday so I have to stay late and cover for her. Plus all my friends who would want to go work as well. But I'm sure there will be another day in the future we can go. Or maybe another concert in this area of CA in the future (like San Jose or something).

Ok, so I just ordered tickets for the October 9th show in Birmingham. I swear, this is why I can never have more than just my paycheck in the bank at any given time.

I just went to the Milwaukee show and it was so awesome (although there was a technical glitch at the beginning ). I was so moved by Martin Leung's Final Fantasy piano arrange. I got to meet with the staff after the show, and Tommy asked me which part was my most favorite part, so I said Halo, but he said he thought I was going to say Final Fantasy. Man, he has good eyes seeing through people.

I also want to mention that Tommy's brother, Mike Tallarico is so awesome too, so be sure to talk to him when you go to the show. I asked him which of them is older, and he got upset (jokingly)... LOL (sorry Mike )

Anyway, I'm just dropping by to say that I totally recommend going to the show, and I tell you, DO NOT watch those YouTube VGL videos, because it will spoil your show so bad.

Hey, I told Tommy that the GFF is up again, so hopefully he'll come back here soon.

Originally Posted by Miles

I regret not being able to go to the San Fransisco concert this month. I really wanted to go and check it out but my boss is off on that Friday so I have to stay late and cover for her.

It was a great show, but I think you'll be able to catch most of the new segments at other shows as well. I talked briefly about the new stuff here:

GDC08: Video Games Live.

It was awesome to finally hear Metroid live. The visuals selected were perfect. I know Tommy had been putting a lot into the segment, and it's great to finally see the result.

The best thing about the GDC shows are the meet and greets though, because they drag everyone in from the conference. I recommend VGL because it's so much fun, but even more so if it's around any sort of industry event, because that's when everyone is gathered in one place!

Winnipeg Concert was great last night =o Skills and I had a complete nerdgasm the whole night!

The New York show was awesome two months ago.

As far as Metroid goes...

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I recorded some footage from the show. I got a couple more videos up on my page if you wanna watch them.

I saw it in buffalo and it was pretty awesome. They did one insane version of one winged angel and Tommy even got the local orchestra to headbang to a few parts. Not to mention they let a local vgm cover band play and I found a new favorite band

In case anyone wants to check them out MySpace.com - ARMCANNON (album available for purchase now!) - BUFFALO, New York - Progressive / Metal / Glam - www.myspace.com/armcannon

Originally Posted by Turbo

Alright. The man himself asked for it, and so I shall report. Here comes my review of Video Games Live, when they were here for two days this month. (7th, and 8th)


It started with a nice medley of all your classic games. From Pong, to frogger, joust, galaga, centipede and even dig-dug. All played in tune to the big projection screen showing footage from each game. Fast Forward.. Solid Snake surprises us by introducing Tommy. Tommy comes out, talks a little about VGL, the 'world''s thoughts on game music in general and how it's now starting to be noticed and considered as real music; not just 'bleeps and bloops from a game'. Onwards, Metal Gear Solid theme, your good 'ol Mario, Zelda, and even sonic had their music played. Civilization, WoW, Starcraft 2, Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy (was there any doubt?) Beyond Good and Evil (as a tribute to our local Ubi-Soft devs) Graet preformance, great selection (except for no castlevania )

In between a couple of songs, contests were held. The first being one guy was picked to play Galaga and beat the first stage in two minutes. Sounds easy ne? Not so, when as you were on stage, you had to run left and right to control the ship. You were being tracked. Hilarity. He couldn't get it. What was funnier was the player was french and had to use a translator to talk to Tommy.

Contest two, was a game of frogger between two randomly selected people. Highest score wins in 2 mins. (Frederic and Frederic. What were the chances of that :P) Frederic won, got a nice prize. The looser got frogger.

Intermission. (which in itself was great. I finally found a use for pictochat. So many DS's)

Act 2. More music. Tommy brought out Michael Salvatori (Halo music composer) and he spoke about how lots of people thought that the chanting you hear in the main theme were monks.. Wrong. It was M.Salvatori himself, along with a few other street performers. Halo music was played. (Didn't know Tommy played Guitar. That was rad!) Fast Forward some more.

Special Guest was introduced. The Video Game Pianist He played a really kick-ass Medley from Final Fantasy. Then graced us with some blindfolded mario.

2 hours later.. Best part.
Tommy: "So, usually when it comes time for the last song, in a normal concert, people would pull out their lighters and wave them around. But we're all gamers here. Lets see those DS's and PSP's! If they boot up quick enough!"

All those backlights sure lit up the theater. It was pretty neat. End song was of course One Winged Angel. More guitar playing by Tommy. And with that, the show ended.

Afterwards, the meet and greet. Bought a T-shirt. Got it signed by M.Salvatori, Leung, and Tommy. Heh, told him I was from here. He remembered me. We spoke for a bit, snapped a picture (Which is crazy lol. my expression is priceless) and then I left.

What a crazy fun night that was. It surpassed my expectations a hundred fold, and I do urge anyone that gets the chance to go, to go. Don't wait for the last moment to get tickets. Get them ASAP. It'll surely be a night you'll remember for a long time. (And say you're from GFF too :P)

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Haven't been on this thread for long time. Thought the forum was closed down again.

Lots to catching up to do. Sorry for the multiple posts.

T.T.

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Yo Turbo!,

Thanks so much for the kind words. Next time we're in Montreal I PROMISE to play Castlevania!!



T.T.

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Originally Posted by Turbo

Yeah. He opened the cd case. Pulled out like 3 books. one advent rising, one other one. and poked martin to look at his crazy looks back then. saying that it was his first album, and *the first* Video game music album ever. haha, it was you. That's awesome. You should've said you were from GFF too. He wanted us to.

I remember that!!



T.T.

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Originally Posted by Josiah

I'd be interested in coming to check this out if VGL comes to Philly this year. (I see it on the list of places for 2008, but everything else about it is still TBA.)

I've been skimming through so maybe you have an answer for this already and I just don't know it, Tommy: seeing as how Zelda music has been featured, has any consideration been given for having a go at Star Fox music? The original has some wonderful stuff, and the more recent Star Fox Assault has some fantastic orchestrations of tunes originating in Star Fox 64, along with some beautiful new tracks of its own (like those that play of the game's cinematics, particularly toward the end of this one or this one).

And....stupid(?) question, but does VGL sell CD and/or DVD albums of their performances, or does that involve more licensing red tape?

Yo!,

Hold tight a little longer. Philly date should be announced within the next month or so. The show may take place this November during the VGEXPO.

CD will be released in the U.S. at the end of July. Europe & Asia in August.

Thanks,


Tommy

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

I actually can't wait to attend this. My brother got me tickets so we can go see this for my birthday in NYC.

Did you see the show in NYC?

We had a great time!

Here's the story we posted about it on our site:
Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com


Tommy

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Originally Posted by Miles

Next time someone sees him they should tell him GFF is back up.

I regret not being able to go to the San Fransisco concert this month. I really wanted to go and check it out but my boss is off on that Friday so I have to stay late and cover for her. Plus all my friends who would want to go work as well. But I'm sure there will be another day in the future we can go. Or maybe another concert in this area of CA in the future (like San Jose or something).

Yep! Two shows coming up in San Jose in August! One is already sold out so hopefully you'll be able to attend the other.


Tommy

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Originally Posted by Xardion

Ok, so I just ordered tickets for the October 9th show in Birmingham. I swear, this is why I can never have more than just my paycheck in the bank at any given time.

Cool! Thanks so much for the support!

Who would have ever thought video game music with a symphony would be coming to Alabama! Pretty darn cool.



Looking forward to performing with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. We understand that they are a really good bunch of musicians.


Tommy

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Originally Posted by oldcactuar

I just went to the Milwaukee show and it was so awesome (although there was a technical glitch at the beginning ). I was so moved by Martin Leung's Final Fantasy piano arrange. I got to meet with the staff after the show, and Tommy asked me which part was my most favorite part, so I said Halo, but he said he thought I was going to say Final Fantasy. Man, he has good eyes seeing through people.

I also want to mention that Tommy's brother, Mike Tallarico is so awesome too, so be sure to talk to him when you go to the show. I asked him which of them is older, and he got upset (jokingly)... LOL (sorry Mike )

Anyway, I'm just dropping by to say that I totally recommend going to the show, and I tell you, DO NOT watch those YouTube VGL videos, because it will spoil your show so bad.

Hey, I told Tommy that the GFF is up again, so hopefully he'll come back here soon.

Yo!

Thanks for coming to the show and being so helpful!

I tried coming to GFF right after that (back in March) but the board was down... although I could have had the wrong URL saved because it still doesn't seem to work.

Anyways... thanks for the kind words. It was great meeting you!


Tommy

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Originally Posted by Traumatized Rat

Winnipeg Concert was great last night =o Skills and I had a complete nerdgasm the whole night!

nerdgasm? eww... gross. Hope you brought a towel along!



The Winnipeg show was really cool. We recieved so much awesome local support from both the fans and the media. We did a post-show write up about it here: Video Games Live | www.videogameslive.com

Hope to see you next year!


Tommy

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Originally Posted by Chaotic

The New York show was awesome two months ago.

As far as Metroid goes...

I recorded some footage from the show. I got a couple more videos up on my page if you wanna watch them.

Oh! Cool! Glad ya liked it. Ignore my previous question and comment.




T.T.

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Originally Posted by NinjaguyDan

I saw it in buffalo and it was pretty awesome. They did one insane version of one winged angel and Tommy even got the local orchestra to headbang to a few parts. Not to mention they let a local vgm cover band play and I found a new favorite band

In case anyone wants to check them out MySpace.com - ARMCANNON (album available for purchase now!) - BUFFALO, New York - Progressive / Metal / Glam - www.myspace.com/armcannon

Yo!,

Thanks for attending the show! Yeah... Armcannon was awesome! They'll be playing with us again!


Tommy

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I'm not even sure if this is the place I should mention things I'd love to see in shows to come, but you know what would be fantastic? F-zero music.

It seems the likes of Big Blue and/or Mute City would fit with the energy and spirit of the concert pretty well, but I have no idea how difficult it would be to orchestrate, or if getting the rights to it would be overly difficult, or whatever.

PS, The Winnipeg show was fantastic. It made my month. So awesome.

Are there any news on the concert in Leipzig? It's taking place in less than 2 months and I have seen no promotion whatsoever.

Any info on the line-up? The special guests?

Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the show 'cause I'm at Symphonic Shades in Cologne, but I'd love to be up to date on VGL in Leipzig, too. Last I heard was GC coming to Cologne next year so there might be another opening show. However, I'm afraid of cosplaying Solid Snakes roping down from the roof and that stuff.
News about the music and guests will ease my concerns.

I didn't even know this thread existed, but now that I do I'll say that I really enjoyed the Vegas show. The Command and Conquer music was entirely awesome, even if that guy's Vash coat was a little small.

Hey Tommy, I've been a big fan since watching the Electric Playground from the late 1990's. I was wondering with all the success that the Video Games Live concert has been getting over the last few years. Would you guys ever consider coming to Newfoundland & Labrador.

I kind of doubt it since it is much smaller than practically a lot of the other places you've played at. Even if coming to Newfoundland was out of the question, could you consider Halifax or any of the other Atlantic Canada provinces if you felt it could be a positive venture for your concert. I think the furtest east you've gotten in Canada is Montreal with your concert.

Its not a big deal, I hope someday I can see your concert. I wish you nothing but the greatest success. Take Care.

Disregarding the last comment, Tommy.

I definitely wanna catch the show again when it rolls around Newark, NJ in December.

A few friends and I are going to the Newark NJ show in December. I forgot this concert/tour/show even existed until my mom randomly saw an ad for the Newark show in a magazine. At these concerts, are there things going on before or after the show?

About Video Games Live: Greatest Hits Volume One... Someone know when and in what brazilian cities were performed the songs "Medal of Honor" and "God of War Montage"? The official site doesn't says.

Originally Posted by VitaPup

A few friends and I are going to the Newark NJ show in December. I forgot this concert/tour/show even existed until my mom randomly saw an ad for the Newark show in a magazine. At these concerts, are there things going on before or after the show?

I suppose, gift shops, registrations for the costume contest, arcade cabinet demos... All those kinds of things. Nothing too blown out of the water.