Video games are easily considered a fusion of artistic expressions that are open to everyone and therefore can develop communities. They established a common language of appreciation. Character design, world building, gameplay and key stories all beat everyone to create a set of points of interest that fans can lock in. However, the music score of a video game is probably one of the most effective elements in this public space. A specific song or theme becomes a variety of songs that bring together video game fans to relive special moments from their favorite stories. Zelda: Time intoxicates,,,,, Super Mario Galaxy,,,,, Sonic Hedgehog,,,,, Final Fantasy VIIare all good examples of this.
New York City town HallA century-old performance space located in Times Square, is building an impressive lineup of video games, anime and pop culture concerts, honoring the unique qualities of each source by treating them with due respect. Last Saturday, February 22NDthey added the world premiere of the first official Shovel Knight Concert, playing the “Iron Concert”, to their resume. Shovel Knight It is a retro-style indie platformer that has swept the gaming world with its tough but affluent difficulties and an 8-bit-style soundtrack that fans have been going crazy since its release in 2014. Make sure the music gets the praise it deserves. The event was said to be a huge success based on the audience’s energy and the admiration performance that accompanied each song throughout the concert.
The concert is a combination of orchestral music and rock music, by Charlie Rosenband leader and arranger 8 gangs (Grammy winners 33-65 Jazz Orchestra). Rosen and the original Shovel Knight composer Jake Kaufman Arrangements for the performance were made, including music in the basic game and all its DLC extensions. Chief designer of Yacht Club Games Become Velasco is a featured guest and shows up, talking about the legacy of the game and the components of the scores in the making process.
The concert is a dual experience. Music is obvious to the stars, but plays the HD projection of the game in the background. It is committed to showing the unbreakable bond between game and music. In a sense, the reminder of game videos is that the game should never be played with the sound. Doing so deprives them of their spirit. and Shovel Knight Due to its score, it has a particularly strong spirit.
Rosen and the Rosen and Company did a very admirable job of turning the original retro soundtrack into Rock Orchestra, which made the metal and classical influence go on in a more obvious way. It strikes a complex balance between interpretation and loyalty, which makes the concert version feel like it can be involved as an official soundtrack without betraying Kaufman’s work. This is perhaps the best compliment that can be paid to Rosen and his band. They have produced something that belongs to the game universe that is at home.
The acoustics of the Town Hall are incredible, which really makes the concert sound as epic as the adventures that inspired it. Each instrument has the opportunity to shine throughout the process, helping to enhance the artistic behind the music. The saxophone solo at some point feels like a call to summon a shovel and eager to fight. Electric guitar is an instrument that is often accused of attracting all attention, complementing the entire band. The drum controls the intensity, from fanaticism to soft thunder when needed. It allows you to appreciate works that put these scores in surprising ways. Nothing about the show feels like it is tailored specifically for fans, or just a kind of indulgence designed to satisfy some gamers. The composition of the audience confirms this. Fans were present most of the time, but all the people on the walk were there, and they either revisited the game through music or were introduced to the game.
It seems that this is not enough Mina: Shakea Zelda-inspired adventure that hopes to exploit nostalgia in the same way Shovel Knight Have done it. It is to celebrate the developers’ celebrations and promises that the same love for the music that appeared in previous games will continue.
The moment I got home from the concert, I went straight to the Nintendo switch and re-downloaded it Shovel Knight. This time, though, I didn’t do anything I didn’t do when I first played it. I took out my headphones, plugged them in, and raised the volume. It makes the game a whole new experience and taught me a valuable lesson in the process: Never take video game music for granted. Confirm the nuances, try to identify the impact, and select a favorite track. All of this says if you haven’t done that, stay alert and go enjoy one of these concerts, in places like Town Hall. It will change the way you listen to video games.
